Ham Radio Tips & Tales, Volume II

Ham Radio Tips & Tales, Volume II

More Amateur Radio Hints, Tips, Techniques, Insights, Opinions, Bemusement

Here are projects, proven techniques, and laugh-out-loud stories for every amateur radio operator.

Building on the success of Ham Radio Tips & Tales, this all-new Volume II by veteran operator and author Hal Kennedy, N4GG, offers a rich collection of 38 original chapters filled with hands-on guidance, humor, and lessons learned from more than 60 years in amateur radio.

Inside you'll find actionable advice for every operator - whether you're updating your station, experimenting, or just getting started. Some of the many topics include lightning protection, grounding, shack design, coax splicing, baluns, antenna tuners, and antenna modeling - all explained clearly and without advanced math. Every chapter draws on technically-sound real-world experience you can use to build and maintain a station that performs well and is fun to operate.

You'll enjoy new stories about the history of radio, The GEARVAKf Bulletin, beer-can antennas, DXing with flea power, and oddities like the Elser-Mathes Cup and the Wouff Hong. Stories that capture the fun of hands-on station building and communicating with friends around the world.

Written in a light, engaging style, Ham Radio Tips & Tales, Volume II is ideal for contesters, DXers, builders, portable operators, and newcomers alike. It's both a reference and a reminder that ham radio is an immensely enjoyable pastime.

As in the prior book, humor runs through it all - sometimes subtle, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. Ham Radio Tips & Tales, Volume II reminds us that ham radio can be much more than just a hobby. It can encompass a lifetime of learning, experimenting, and connecting with others.

Open this book to any chapter and learn something new, laugh along the way, and discover (or rediscover!) the joy of amateur radio.