Ham Radio for Beginners: Quickstart Guide for New Hams and Amateur Radio Enthusiasts (Get your license and go from beginner to expert in survival communication and self reliance) by Harvey Tye

Long before there was Facebook and smart phones, there was ham radio – and today amateur radio is more popular and important than ever! For many amateur radio enthusiasts around the globe, ham radio has been a fun pastime, a way to connect with like minded people both near and far, and also an important technology to assist and survive in the most dire of emergencies. If you want to have fun and also be prepared for the worst, ham radio could be the perfect hobby for you! Feel the excitement of ham radio! Have fun exploring the technology of ham radio while constructing your own “radio shack”. Learn how to get your first rig up and running, then have fun connecting with a vast and diverse community who share your passion. Whether you're just “ragchewing” with your fellow hams or using your station to offer priceless assistance following a disaster, there is always something exciting to do when you have a ham radio! Be prepared for survival communication Disaster can strike at any time and you need to be prepared. But prepping isn't just limited to stockpiling water and canned goods in the basement. In order to survive, you will need access to information and communication with the outside world so you can maintain an active read on the situation as it develops. Ham radio is one of the most durable technologies you can have in a crisis. Long after the internet and cellur networks have failed, as a stationmaster you will still have access to your ham shack and can broadcast near and far in order to stay ahead of the pack and survive when the SHTF! Read more