The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs

by ARRL Inc

Everything for the Active Ham Radio Operator! Talking to friends. Serving your community. Chasing DX. Adding a new band. Trying a new mode. Working a contest. Taking your radio on the road or out in the field. These are just a few of the exciting and fun on-air operating activities to try once you have earned your license and mastered the basics. The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is as a comprehensive guide to amateur radio operating — things you can do on the air with your gear. In some cases, you may need to pick up new software or another radio, antenna, or accessory, but in many cases you already have the tools you need to get started. Featuring new material on FT8 and other WSJT-X digital modes, this 12th edition has been revised and updated by experienced hams who are active on the air. They are happy to share what they have learned so that you can get involved and on the air too. Basic Station and Operating Techniques
Assembling a Station
Basic Operating Procedures
HF Digital Communications
VHF/UHF FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data
VHF/UHF Beyond FM and Repeaters
Amateur Satellites
Image Communications
Portable and Mobile Operation Radio Clubs and Public Service
Group Activities for the Radio Amateur
Preparing the Next Generation
ARRL Field Day
Public Service Operating On-Air Activities and Radiosport
Awards — Measuring Operating Achievements
DXing — Contacting Those Faraway Places
Confirming the Contact — QSLing
Contesting — Competitive Wireles Resources for the Active Ham
A collection of useful information to support on-air operating activities

240 pages, Paperback

Published October 31, 2019