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New Two-Way Radios & Scanners for Dummies Book is a Survey of All the Radio Options for the Individual

Posted on: Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 00:00 CST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80234) has announced the addition of "Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies" to their offering.

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. The book also includes instruction on how to use antennas and the electronics and installation required for good results in the home, car, and portably.

About the Author

H. Ward Silver 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 Ham Radios For Dummies 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, QST, 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.

Introduction.

Part I: Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper.

Chapter 1: Introducing Radios and the Wireless World. Chapter 2: Discovering the Art and Science of Radio. Chapter 3: Making Radio Fit Your Life.

Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play.

Chapter 4: A Radio in Your Pocket: FRS/GMRS Radios. Chapter 5: Breaker, Breaker: Using Citizens Band. Chapter 6: Communicating in Emergencies. Chapter 7: Workaday Wireless: Business Radio Services. Chapter 8: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea: Marine Radio. Chapter 9: Citizen Wireless: Amateur Radio.

Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening.

Chapter 10: One Adam 12: Scanner Basics. Chapter 11: Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions. Chapter 12: Radio Aloft: Aviation Radio Transmissions. Chapter 13: Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions. Chapter 14: Radio in Action: Recreational Radio Transmissions. Chapter 15: Surfing the Air World: Shortwave Listening.

Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio.

Chapter 16: Building Your Radio Toolbox. Chapter 17: A Spark of Electronic Know-How. Chapter 18: Installing Radios Right. Chapter 19: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries. Chapter 20: Putting Your Computer to Work. Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Your Radio.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Radio Secrets. Chapter 23: Ten Emergency Tips. Chapter 24: Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques. Chapter 25: Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio.

Appendix: Glossary. Index.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80234

Source: Business Wire

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