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ARRL Ham Radio License Manual: All You Need to Become an Amateur Radio Operator (Arrl Ham Radio License Manual) (Arrl Ham Radio License Manual) |  | Authors: H. Ward Silver, American Radio Relay League
Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 283
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0872599639
Dewey Decimal Number: 621
EAN: 9780872599635
ASIN: 0872599639
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
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 Outdated! July 10, 2010
Thomas O Prettyman
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just purchased this book only to realize the questions expired 1 July 2010. Wait until the 2nd Edition comes out or go to ARRL.org and get the most current edition (you can also go to www.ncvec.org and get the current element 2 exam questions). I will say though, the material is good and will make a good reference manual.
 It does its job June 18, 2010
John M. Jones (Atlanta, GA USA)
I picked this book up at the library. My father is an amateur radio operator, and I wanted to explore the subject. I thought that perhaps me picking up the hobby would get him fired up to get back involved.
I read the book, and answered the questions. Upon reaching the book's conclusion (about 1 month later, as I'm a casual reader), I felt confident I had learned the material. The book is laid out in a logical progression.
A local gathering where I could take the tests was dated for 2 weeks from that point. I went back to the library and picked up the General Class license manual. Following the same procedure, I read as fast as I could. I finished the book with 2 days to spare. I took free practice exams online to make sure I was ready.
I missed 4 questions out of 35 on the Technician test. I missed 4 questions out of 35 on the General test. I was shooting for 100%, but at least I passed both with a bit of margin.
I set up my new radio with equipment that I mostly purchased used at the local gathering (they're called "Hamfests"). This took some time (about 2 weeks), as there were a few glitches. It was a great learning experience. As I struggled to get someone to reply to my calls, I wondered if my signal wasn't getting out.
The next evening I heard someone else asking for replies. I replied, fully expecting him not to hear me. I was wrong. He was near Long Island, I am in an Atlanta suburb. It was difficult to hear each other, but we got enough information across to confirm the contact and for him to know he's the first person to talk over the air to this new ham.
The third and final book in the series is waiting for me at the library. I will pick it up this evening. I imagine this one will take me a while to go through. I don't have a time constraint, and the material will be more difficult.
There is a list of things I need (want) to do. I think the hobby would be boring without that list. But I also think there is enough on that list to keep me busy for a long time. My father is hanging up a new home-made antenna. I look forward to talking to him soon.
I'm KJ4VPJ, and I'll be listening for your new callsign.
 The study and questions sections don't tie together well June 13, 2010
Steven J. Greenfield (Tacoma, WA United States)
It is the official study guide, but I found that the study section and the questions in the back looked almost as if they'd been written separately.
I found it difficult to learn from. In the end, I used several online study guides to pass my Ham test. I cannot recommend this book.
Fortunately, it has been superseded as of June 30, 2010. The new ARRL Study Guide has a few improvements.
The upshot is that, unless you are taking the Technician Class test before the end of June 30, 2010, don't buy this book. Get the newer edition.
 Pretty Good Book: I made 100% with it. June 10, 2010
Steve G. (Kentucky, of course!)
I read this book, and made 100% on my Tech exam. I'm a General class now, but I still sometimes read it, part by part, to refresh myself. The General book is so much more technical, that it's good to have an easy read as a reference, or "bathroom book..." :)
I'll offer my views, and get off the topic to make some suggestions. Pardon my ramblings...
What I think is very helpful is to make use of the online exams such as Eham.net or QRZ.com or other sites. I read every test question in the back of the book before I took my test. Between the two, I felt ready to take the exam. But, just as I found in my General test, it can be the luck of the draw in questions... I was making in the 90s on computer exams at home; went to take the General and made a middle B grade. I got some questions I was weak on. So, don't feel bad if you can't master the entire book. Putting aside the ego, passing is passing... As for me, I love learning about how antennas radiate, satellites, etc., but electrical stuff sucks. A buddy, who is a computer engineer laughs when he reads the electrical questions on both the Tech and General exams. Your own background does come into play to a degree.
The more I study ham radio, the more I find that I don't know yet. This book is a very good study guide and reference book to keep on your shelf. Make use of your computer to search web sites. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed when you read the book, or see the questions in the back. I had my Tech book for at least 2 years...maybe more, before I took the exam. The material seemed intimidating. But, it's not. You will be immensely glad that you got your Tech. Get involved with your local ham club and ARRL. Good magazines include QST from ARRL (a bit technical on parts...designed for all classes), CQ magazine, CQ VHF, and World Radio Online (free & interesting topics in pdf format). I don't get Popular Communications as it's a bit pricey.
I like keeping with the ARRL books as they seem to have a certain flow and interconnection from book to book. One thing: when you read of Dx with VHF, remember that in most cases, they are talking about SSB and not full FM.
In closing, you can get started with an entry level VHF mobile and mag mount that will serve you well. Get an affordable power supply and something like an Arrow J-pole (Al Lowe is a great guy), or build your own J-pole (I have great plans for a super performer that costs about $10 plus the coax. Email me if you want a copy.). Get a good HT (mine is a Yaesu FT-60; I also have a Yaesu mobile [the FT-60 is one of the best HTs on the market and simple to use] which can be your only radio if you live in a populated area and have a tight budget.) and you'll be surprised at how far you can get out. I hit a neighboring repeater several times that is about 30 miles away on 1/2 watt with a 1/4 wave 18 inch mag mount. With the HT set on split freq--VHF Tx; UHF Rx and the Arrow II sat antenna, you can work sats (AU-27, SO-50, AO-51, HO-68). Plus, as it's a directional Yagi, you can use it as a "base" antenna for outings (provided you know where to point it). As a newbie, be careful of trying to get a radio that will do everything. As much as the temptation, start simple. You "will" eventually buy more than one radio, regardless of what you start off with. The Yaesu FT-1900 or 2900 are great starter radios, both for around $150. Yep, they are VHF only, but unless you use your mobile as a sat radio, realistically speaking, VHF repeaters make up most of the repeaters in my area of the country (Kentucky and the southeast). Once you do get your Tech, you can use Echolink on the computer. Not as good as true RF, but you do hit another repeater and can talk anywhere in the world.
Now that I've rambled on and gotten way off the topic of the book, I wish you the best. I continue to buy ARRL books and consider them a valuable resource.
~Steve
Very Happy! May 27, 2010
Y. Cluff
Normally when you buy a book online it seems that people always ship book rate and it takes forever to arrive. Not the case here. I live in Puerto Rico and I got the package 6 days after I ordered it. Amazon Rocks!!
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