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Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies


Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies


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von: H. Ward Silver

22,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 01.03.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118054604
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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<b>Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities</b><br /> <br /> Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting<br /> <br /> Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities.<br /> <br /> Discover how to<br /> * Use the right radio lingo<br /> * Choose and operate different types of radios<br /> * Get a license if you need one<br /> * Communicate in emergencies<br /> * Program a scanner<br /> * Tune in to sporting events
<p> Introduction 1</p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>What You’re Not to Read 2</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 2</p> <p>How This Book Is Organized 3</p> <p>Part I: Making Radio a Hobby, a Habit, or a Helper 3</p> <p>Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 3</p> <p>Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 3</p> <p>Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 4</p> <p>Part V: The Part of Tens 4</p> <p>Appendix 4</p> <p>Conventions Used in This Book 4</p> <p>Where to Go From Here 5</p> <p><b>Part I: Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper 7</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Introducing Radios and the Wireless World 9</b></p> <p>Understanding How Radios Fit into a Wireless World 10</p> <p>Radios, PCs, and phones — Oh, my! 10</p> <p>Why get enthusiastic about radio? 11</p> <p>Communicating person to person 11</p> <p>Communicating in an emergency 13</p> <p>Using your radio for fun 14</p> <p>Putting radios to work 14</p> <p>Introducing Radio’s Unique (And Magical) Forms 15</p> <p>What You Can Do with a Radio 16</p> <p>Roger: Sharing information 17</p> <p>Using your radio at work 17</p> <p>Listening in with a scanner 18</p> <p>Chasing broadcasts 19</p> <p>Knowing Radio Rules and Regulations 19</p> <p>Getting Training (If You Need To) 20</p> <p>Books and videos 20</p> <p>Online training 21</p> <p>In-person training 21</p> <p>You, Too, Can Build and Fix Your Own Radio 21</p> <p>Limitations on opening the hood 21</p> <p>Kits and homebrewing 22</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Discovering the Art and Science of Radio 25</b></p> <p>Doing the Wave: How Radio Waves Work 25</p> <p>Introducing frequency 25</p> <p>Measuring frequency across the spectrum 26</p> <p>Understanding wavelengths 28</p> <p>Getting From Here to There: Propagation 30</p> <p>Signals on the ground and in the sky 30</p> <p>Reflections 31</p> <p>The weather, the sun, and the seasons 32</p> <p>What You Hear Is What You Get: Modulation 33</p> <p>Amplitude modulation (AM) 34</p> <p>Frequency modulation (FM) 35</p> <p>Terms of Endearment: Using the Language of Radio 35</p> <p>Understanding controls and features 36</p> <p>The antenna 36</p> <p>The contact 37</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Making Radio Fit Your Life 39</b></p> <p>Seeing What Makes Radio Services and Allocations Different 40</p> <p>Characterizing services by frequency and modulation 40</p> <p>Characterizing services based on equipment limitations 42</p> <p>Comparing Two-Way Radio Services 43</p> <p>Choosing Between the Services 45</p> <p>Buying Equipment to Fit Your Budget 45</p> <p>Getting a License When You Need To 46</p> <p>Who made them king? — The FCC 46</p> <p>Registering with the FCC online 47</p> <p>Accessing the ULS and applying for a new license 48</p> <p>Coloring Inside the Lines: Basic Rules 50</p> <p>Broadcasting (one-way transmissions) 51</p> <p>Identifying your station 51</p> <p>Recognizing power and antenna limits 51</p> <p>Modifying your radio 51</p> <p>Avoiding naughty talk 52</p> <p>Where to Find All the Rules and Regulations 52</p> <p><b>Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 53</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: A Radio in Your Pocket: FRS/GMRS Radios 55</b></p> <p>Introducing the FRS and GMRS Services 55</p> <p>Getting a GMRS License 57</p> <p>Understanding Basic Radio Features 59</p> <p>Operating controls 60</p> <p>Indicators 61</p> <p>Introducing privacy codes 62</p> <p>Rings and beeps 64</p> <p>Table of Contents ix</p> <p>Basic Operating Skills 64</p> <p>Holding the radio correctly 65</p> <p>Using a PTT radio 65</p> <p>Learning how to speak 66</p> <p>Using a headset 67</p> <p>Scanning 67</p> <p>Using call signs 67</p> <p>Participating in public communications 68</p> <p>Using Your Radio at Public Events and Places 68</p> <p>Using Your Radio in the Great Outdoors 69</p> <p>Maximizing Your Range 71</p> <p>Repeating Yourself 71</p> <p>Choosing a Radio 74</p> <p>Range: Specifications versus reality 74</p> <p>Batteries: Buying packs or individual cells? 74</p> <p>Warranty and reliability 75</p> <p>Other options to consider 75</p> <p>GMRS-specific options 76</p> <p>Adding Antennas and Accessories 77</p> <p>Antennas and cables 77</p> <p>Microphones 77</p> <p>Headphones and headsets 78</p> <p>Bike and motorcycle accessories 78</p> <p>Battery chargers and power adapters 78</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Breaker, Breaker: Using Citizens Band 79</b></p> <p>CB Basics 79</p> <p>Getting help from experienced users 80</p> <p>Getting the lowdown on licenses and requirements 80</p> <p>Knowing CB frequencies and channels 81</p> <p>Finding Uses for Your CB Radio 81</p> <p>Getting To Know Your Radio 82</p> <p>Under control: Knobs and switches 82</p> <p>Keeping an eye on indicators 83</p> <p>Getting a gander at the back panel 84</p> <p>Little extras for higher-end radios 85</p> <p>Operating Your CB 86</p> <p>Receiving your first CB transmissions 86</p> <p>Handling noises and interference 87</p> <p>Making your initial communications test 88</p> <p>Picking a handle 88</p> <p>Learning communications basics 89</p> <p>Going Out and About with Your CB 90</p> <p>Using Your CB for Emergency Communications 91</p> <p>Shopping on the CB Channel 92</p> <p>Understanding your SWR meter 93</p> <p>Sounding great: Microphone madness 93</p> <p>Choosing and using antennas 94</p> <p>Operating on the Right Side of the Law 96</p> <p>Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Communicating in Emergencies 99</b></p> <p>Matching Radios and Emergencies 99</p> <p>Deciding who you plan to talk to 100</p> <p>Prioritizing the what and why 101</p> <p>Firming up how and when you’ll communicate 101</p> <p>Filling in the blanks 102</p> <p>Being Ready 103</p> <p>Making and Responding to Calls for Help 104</p> <p>Making a call for help 104</p> <p>Receiving a call for help 105</p> <p>Disaster Response 105</p> <p>Practice Makes Perfect 108</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Workaday Wireless: Business Radio Services 109</b></p> <p>Choosing the Right Business Radio Service 109</p> <p>Multi-Use Radio Service: MURS 110</p> <p>Private Land Mobile Radio Services 110</p> <p>Using a Professional Radio Service Provider 111</p> <p>Radio system terms 112</p> <p>Staying in touch with dot and star channels even when you’re itinerant 113</p> <p>Licensing your business radio 114</p> <p>Operating Your Business Radio 115</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea: Marine Radio 117</b></p> <p>Introducing VHF Harbor and Waterway Radio 118</p> <p>Knowing your marine VHF radio controls 120</p> <p>Choosing a marine VHF radio 122</p> <p>Choosing an antenna for your marine VHF radio 123</p> <p>Introducing Marine Radio’s Advanced Features 123</p> <p>Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 123</p> <p>Automatic Identification System (AIS) 125</p> <p>Saltwater Communications: HF Marine Radio 125</p> <p>Knowing your distress channels 126</p> <p>Operating a marine HF SSB radio 126</p> <p>Selecting a marine HF radio and antenna 128</p> <p>Basic Marine Radio Do’s and Don’ts 129</p> <p>Performing Basic Radio Tasks in the Water 130</p> <p>Satellite Radio and Marine E-mail 131</p> <p>Getting That License 133</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Citizen Wireless: Amateur Radio 135</b></p> <p>Tuning In Ham Radio Today 136</p> <p>Ham radio core values 136</p> <p>Common ham radio activities 137</p> <p>Using electronics and technology 138</p> <p>Finding the Ham Bands 139</p> <p>Finding shortwave hams 139</p> <p>VHF, UHF, and microwave signals 140</p> <p>Getting a Ticket: The Ham Kind 140</p> <p>Understanding why an exam is required 141</p> <p>Preparing for the exam 141</p> <p>Knowing which exam to take 141</p> <p><b>Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 143</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 10: One Adam 12: Scanner Basics 145</b></p> <p>Listening: Oh, the Signals You’ll Hear 145</p> <p>Getting scanner basics 146</p> <p>Introducing channels and services 146</p> <p>Using AM, FM, and digital signals 148</p> <p>Simplex communications and repeaters 149</p> <p>Dispatch versus one-to-one communication 149</p> <p>Introducing the Radio Population 150</p> <p>Business users 150</p> <p>Government users 151</p> <p>Military users 151</p> <p>Hobbyists and other individual users 151</p> <p>Public and private aviation users 151</p> <p>Learning How to Use A Scanner 152</p> <p>Handling basic controls and use 153</p> <p>Configuring your scanner 156</p> <p>Knowing the Rules of Scanning 157</p> <p>Trunking Systems 157</p> <p>Defining trunking 157</p> <p>Using your scanner to monitor calls on a trunked system 158</p> <p>Programming Your Scanner 160</p> <p>Finding frequencies 160</p> <p>Using a PC with your scanner 162</p> <p>Choosing Scanners and Antennas 164</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions 169</b></p> <p>Tracking Down Your Local Government 169</p> <p>Acquiring and saving data on your computer 170</p> <p>Transferring data to your scanner software 172</p> <p>Scanning Trunked Systems 173</p> <p>Motorola Type I 174</p> <p>Motorola Type II 174</p> <p>EDACS and LTR 175</p> <p>Setting Up a Trunked System on Your Scanner 175</p> <p>Cracking Codes and Learning Lingo 177</p> <p>Helping, Not Hindering 179</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Radio Aloft: Aviation Radio Transmissions 181</b></p> <p>Activity on the Aviation Bands 181</p> <p>Finding Frequencies 182</p> <p>Ground Control to Major Tom: Airport Operations 183</p> <p>Listening to Air Traffic Between Airports 184</p> <p>Strangling Your Parrot: Aviation Jargon 186</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions 187</b></p> <p>Scanning the Military 187</p> <p>Finding military facilities 189</p> <p>Finding armed forces facilities 189</p> <p>Monitoring military aviation communications 190</p> <p>Accessing Civilian Agencies 191</p> <p>Step Away from the Radio: Following the Rules of Sensible Scanning 192</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Radio in Action: Recreational Radio Transmissions 195</b></p> <p>Taking a Scanner to the Races 196</p> <p>Discovering what you can hear 196</p> <p>Getting the inside track on frequencies 198</p> <p>Using a racing scanner 199</p> <p>Winging It at Air Shows and Fly-Ins 200</p> <p>Conducting airfield communications 201</p> <p>Listening in on performer communications 201</p> <p>Taking Your Radio on the Run and into the Crowd 202</p> <p>Using your radio at a race 202</p> <p>Using radio technology at a concert or convention 203</p> <p>Getting the Right Accessories 204</p> <p>Want to Get Involved? 205</p> <p>Scanning Tips 205</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Surfing the Air World: Shortwave Listening 207</b></p> <p>Finding Shortwave Broadcasters 208</p> <p>Listening to amateur radio on SW bands 209</p> <p>Monitoring commercial, government, and military broadcasts 211</p> <p>Using shortwaves to receive data and miscellaneous signals 212</p> <p>Choosing and Using SW Radios and Antennas 213</p> <p>Selecting a radio 213</p> <p>Introducing common SW radio controls 214</p> <p>Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies</p> <p>Getting a shortwave antenna 216</p> <p>Building your own antenna 216</p> <p>Finding SW equipment vendors 217</p> <p>Shortwave Signal Propagation 217</p> <p>Hops, skips, and jumps: Understanding how the ionosphere affects propagation 219</p> <p>Understanding other atmospheric conditions that affect propagation 221</p> <p>Introducing World Time 221</p> <p>Using a Program Guide 222</p> <p>Confirming Your Reception 223</p> <p>Including the right information in your QSL 224</p> <p>Getting station addresses 225</p> <p>SWL Web References 225</p> <p><b>Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 227</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Building Your Radio Toolbox 229</b></p> <p>Acquiring the Right Tools 229</p> <p>Absolutely required tools 229</p> <p>Not absolutely required, but certainly handy, tools 230</p> <p>Finding bargain toolsets 231</p> <p>Cleaning tools you must have 232</p> <p>Getting a toolbox 232</p> <p>Stocking Stuff 233</p> <p>Stocking extra adapters and connecters 234</p> <p>Stocking other odds and ends 236</p> <p>The Mechanics of Stocking Spare Parts over Time 236</p> <p>Finding Education and Training 238</p> <p>Getting freebies from manufacturers and retailers 239</p> <p>Visiting individual or club Web sites 239</p> <p>Getting information from books 239</p> <p>Taking online courses 241</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: A Spark of Electronic Know-How 243</b></p> <p>Understanding the Relationship between Amps, Volts, Watts, and Ohms 243</p> <p>Measuring current 244</p> <p>Understanding voltage basics 245</p> <p>Calculating power 245</p> <p>Introducing resistance 246</p> <p>Making calculations with Ohm’s law 247</p> <p>Wires, Cables, and Connecters 249</p> <p>Wires 249</p> <p>Cables and Cords 250</p> <p>Connecters 251</p> <p>Dealing with Safety Issues 255</p> <p>Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Installing Radios Right 257</b></p> <p>Installing Your Radio at Home 257</p> <p>Setting up a safe radio environment 257</p> <p>Setting up your very own radio central 259</p> <p>Accessories 261</p> <p>Adding a computer to your radio operation 263</p> <p>Finding the right furniture 264</p> <p>Using antennas and feedlines 265</p> <p>Getting Your Mobile Installation Rolling 273</p> <p>Understanding vehicle radio safety issues 274</p> <p>Setting up a power supply for your car radio 275</p> <p>Finding a home for the radio in your car 278</p> <p>Using antennas and feedlines in the car 281</p> <p>Choosing and Installing Connectors 283</p> <p>Crimp terminals 283</p> <p>RF connectors 283</p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 287</b></p> <p>Getting Battery Basics 287</p> <p>Ah Introducing Amp Hours and Characteristic Voltage 288</p> <p>Disposable Batteries versus Rechargeable Batteries 290</p> <p>Disposable batteries 291</p> <p>Rechargeable batteries 292</p> <p>Exploring the World of Battery Packs 295</p> <p>Following Basic Battery Tips 295</p> <p>Adhering to the Rules of Battery Safety 296</p> <p>Charging and discharging batteries safely 296</p> <p>Storing and handling batteries with care 298</p> <p>Safely disposing of batteries 298</p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Putting Your Computer to Work 299</b></p> <p>Making Sure Your PC and Radio Are Compatible 299</p> <p>Determining software compatibility 300</p> <p>Determining hardware compatibility 301</p> <p>Decoding signals 302</p> <p>Choosing a Signal Interface 303</p> <p>Making the Connection 304</p> <p>Setting up the control connection 305</p> <p>Setting up the radio audio and keying connection 306</p> <p>Connecting the sound card 306</p> <p>Adjusting the levels 306</p> <p>Troubleshooting Your Computer and Your Radio 308</p> <p>Common radio problem #1 308</p> <p>Common radio problem #2 309</p> <p>What to do if you still have a problem 309</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Your Radio 311</b></p> <p>Hunting the Wily Mr Murphy 311</p> <p>Prosecuting Power Problems 312</p> <p>Anticipating and preventing ac power problems 313</p> <p>Dealing with dc power problems 314</p> <p>Solving Operating Problems 315</p> <p>Banishing Noise 317</p> <p>Neutralizing power line noise 317</p> <p>Angling around appliance noise 318</p> <p>Nullifying noise from engines 319</p> <p>Attacking atmospheric noise 320</p> <p>Dealing with Interference 320</p> <p>Received interference 320</p> <p>Avoiding being the cause of interference 322</p> <p>Visiting the Radio Doctor 325</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 327</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Ten Radio Secrets 329</b></p> <p>Listening Rules 329</p> <p>Talking Louder Doesn’t Do You Any Good 330</p> <p>It’s All in the Antenna 330</p> <p>The FCC Does, Too, Care 330</p> <p>Setting Up Your Radio Correctly the First Time 330</p> <p>Finding the Hot Spot 331</p> <p>Planning for the Worst 331</p> <p>Getting What You Pay For 331</p> <p>Following the Ten Count 332</p> <p>Discovering the Best Way to Relax 332</p> <p><b>Chapter 23: Ten Emergency Tips 333</b></p> <p>Using Your Radio Regularly 333</p> <p>Getting Yourself under Control 334</p> <p>Supplying Just the Facts 334</p> <p>Being Smart with Resources 334</p> <p>Knowing Where to Tune 334</p> <p>Taking Advantage of Geography 335</p> <p>Writing Everything Down and Keeping It Short 335</p> <p>Following the Plan 335</p> <p>Using the Buddy System 335</p> <p>Practice, Practice, Practice 336</p> <p><b>Chapter 24: Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques 337</b></p> <p>Resetting the Radio 337</p> <p>Replacing Lost Antennas 338</p> <p>Putting the Wrong Batteries to the Right Use 338</p> <p>Fixing a Faulty Pushbutton 338</p> <p>Working around a Broken Speaker 338</p> <p>Splicing Together Torn Wires 339</p> <p>Working through Wind and Noise 339</p> <p>Rescuing an Immersed Radio 339</p> <p>Building an Emergency Charger 340</p> <p>Making Do with the Tools around You 340</p> <p><b>Chapter 25: Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio 341</b></p> <p>Direction Finding 341</p> <p>Hilltopping 342</p> <p>Conducting Coverage Tests: Can You Hear Me Now? 342</p> <p>Going on a Radio Scavenger Hunt 343</p> <p>Riding at a Radio Rodeo 343</p> <p>Creating Radio Scoreboards 343</p> <p>Going to a Hamfest 343</p> <p>Weather Watching 344</p> <p>Wildlife Tracking 344</p> <p>Joining a Club 344</p> <p>Appendix: Glossary 345</p> <p>Index 355</p>
<b>H. Ward Silver</b> has experienced a 20-year career as an electrical engineer developing instrumentation and medical electronics. He also spent 8 years in broadcasting, both programming and engineering. In 2000, he turned to teaching and writing as a second career, producing <i>Ham Radios For Dummies</i> in 2004. He supports Seattle University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in laboratory instruction. He is an avid Amateur Radio operator, Extra Class, first licensed in 1972. Each month, his columns and articles can be found in the national ham radio magazine, <i>QST,</i> published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). He is the author of the ARRL’s online courses in Antenna Design and Construction, Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. When not in front of a computer screen, you will find him working on his mandolin technique and compositions.
Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities <p>Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting</p> <p>Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities — literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities.</p> <p>Discover how to</p> <ul> <li>Use the right radio lingo</li> <li>Choose and operate different types of radios</li> <li>Get a license if you need one</li> <li>Communicate in emergencies</li> <li>Program a scanner</li> <li>Tune in to sporting events</li> </ul>

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