Intro To Ham Radio by Jeff Green

Ever wanted to talk to someone in New Zealand using a wire in a tree? Thought it might be fun to bounce your voice off the Moon just to say “hi” to a stranger in Lithuania? Welcome to ham radio—a glorious mix of science, community, nerdy joy, and cables that multiply in the night. This isn't your grandpa’s dusty manual. Intro to Ham Radio is the lguide every new ham could use. Written for total beginners (and curious tinkerers), this book takes you from clueless to competent without frying your brain—or your radio. What You’ll Learn (Without Crying): What ham radio actually is (spoiler: no pigs involved) Why it’s useful in emergencies and zombie apocalypses How to get licensed (without falling asleep) What gear to buy, beg for, or build from junk Antennas: the unsung heroes (and occasional tripping hazards) How to make your first contact without sounding like a dial-up modem Why “QSL” doesn’t mean “quietly slurping linguine” Read more