Table of Contents #

• 1. Introduction
  • Copyright
  • About Amateur Radio
  • How to use this HamBook
  • Overview of the Licensing Process
  • Other books for preparing for your Ham Radio license
• Part 1. Science
  • Chapter 1. Electrical Basics
    • Section 1.1: Electrical Basics
    • Section 1.2: Electrical Units and Quantities
    • Section 1.3: Electrical Laws (and Math)
  • Chapter 2. Components
    • Section 2.1: Passive Components
    • Section 2.2: Semiconductors
    • Section 2.3: Other Components
    • Section 2.4: Circuit Diagrams: Putting It All Together
  • Chapter 3. Radio Wave
    • Section 3.1: Frequency and Wavelength
    • Section 3.2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • Section 3.3: How Signals Travel
    • Section 3.4: VHF and UHF Waves
    • Section 3.5: HF Waves
    • Section 3.6: Modulation Modes and Bandwidth
    • Section 3.7: Digital and Video Modes
  • Chapter 4. Antennas
    • Section 4.1: Antenna Types
    • Section 4.2: Polarization and Orientation
    • Section 4.3: Feed Lines
    • Section 4.4: Connectors
    • Section 4.5: Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
• Part 2. Person
  • Chapter 5. Safety
    • Section 5.1: AC Power
    • Section 5.2: Hazardous Voltages
    • Section 5.3: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    • Section 5.4: Batteries
    • Section 5.5: Antennas
    • Section 5.6: RF Exposure
  • Chapter 6. Station Control
    • Section 6.1: Station Accessories
    • Section 6.2: Interference and Grounding
    • Section 6.3: Operating Controls for FM Transceivers
    • Section 6.4: Operating Controls for All-Mode Transceivers
    • Section 6.5: Receiver, Transmitter, Transceiver
    • Section 6.6: Repeater Operation
    • Section 6.7: Interference and Troubleshooting
    • Section 6.8: Basic Repair and Testing
  • Chapter 7. General Operation
    • Section 7.1: FM Operation
    • Section 7.2: HF Operation
    • Section 7.3: Public Service, Emergency, and Non-emergency Operations
    • Section 7.4: Amateur Satellite Operation
    • Section 7.5: Fun with Amateur Radio
  • Chapter 8. Rules and Regulations
    • Section 8.1: ITU Regions
    • Section 8.2: Authorized Frequencies
    • Section 8.3: Frequency Allocations and Band Sharing
    • Section 8.4: Operator Classes, Privileges, and Call Signs
    • Section 8.5: Station Identification
    • Section 8.6: Authorized and Prohibited Transmissions
    • Section 8.7: Control Operator and Control Types
• Conclusion