Get up and running as a ham radio operator--or just listen in on the shortwave bands piHam and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyisti shows you, step by step, how to set up and operate your own ham radio station. It's also perfect for those interested in shortwave listening, without getting a ham radio license. This practical guide covers communications modes, assigned frequency ranges in the United States, details on fixed, mobile, and portable ham stations, antennas, and much more. Ham radio will work even when the Internet and other utilities fail. So get on the air and keep the lines of communication open in any situation p pInside, you'll find out all about pul liRadio waves and how they travel liShortwave and allwave listening liCommunications modes for ham radio operators, including using the Internet as a supplement liHam radio licenses and assigned frequency ranges bands used in the United States liWave-propagation characteristics and tips on the bands best suited for