{"product_id":"b0hhbxh9wv","title":"Ham Radio for Non-Techies: What to Do After You Get Your License","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour license opened the door. This book gets you on the air.\u003cbr\u003e\nGetting licensed is only the beginning. The real challenge is turning a call sign, a radio, and a pile of unfamiliar choices into a station that actually works.\u003cbr\u003e\nHam Radio for Non-Techies gives new and returning operators a clear path from What do I buy? to confident first contacts. Amateur Extra-class operator and Ham Radio for Non-Techies creator Scott Bulkley, KI5NPL, explains the hobby in plain English, with practical steps, realistic budgets, and field-tested advice without assuming an engineering background.\u003cbr\u003e\nInside, you'll learn how to choose the right HT, mobile, base, or portable radio; build a complete station without wasting money; select antennas, coax, power supplies, and batteries; program repeaters and make clear, confident contacts; move into HF, POTA, digital modes, CW, and more; and troubleshoot common problems safely and methodically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe book also includes on-air scripts, the NATO\/ITU phonetic alphabet, Q-signals, RST reporting, station planning worksheets, inspection checklists, troubleshooting references, current U.S. privilege references, and a practical glossary. Companion QR codes connect readers to demonstrations and supporting resources from the Ham Radio for Non-Techies channel and website.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo hype. No needless jargon. Just a complete working plan for getting on the air and growing into the parts of amateur radio that interest you most.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52819386990808,"sku":"YSL33516","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/61iYeIRAJjL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793089290","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0hhbxh9wv","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}