Two--Way Radios and Scanners for Dummies

Book Description
Shows novice or would-be radio users how to communicate using today’s citizen’s band radios (CBs), HF and VHF marine radios, and ham radios Explains how to use scanners and other radios to listen in on aviation and police bands, sporting events such as air shows and auto races, short-wave radio broadcasts, distant TV and radio stations (TV-FM-AM DXing), weather reports, unlicensed radio services, and more Covers operating conventions, equipment availability, licensing, and technical considerations for each type of radio Details how to install or position radios and antennas for best results in homes, cars, boats, and the outdoors


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The book is a survey of all the radio options for the individual, such as short-wave listening, all the different unlicensed radio services (those neat handheld radios you can buy everywhere, for example), Citizens Band and Amateur Radio, marine HF and VHF communications for sailors, aviation radio, public safety, TV-FM-AM DXing, and using a scanner to listen to public safety or at sporting events (air shows, auto races), weather information and other broadcast signals. Each topic includes definitions, operating conventions, equipment availability, licensing (if required), and any special technical information. Also includes instruction on how to use antennas and the electronics and installation required for good results in the home, car, and portably.


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