Hams do cool things like talking to folks around the world and helping with communications during emergencies. If hamming it up sounds like fun, here's the scoop, including licensing requirements and how to set up a station. And if you're already licensed, this book will help you start sounding (and feeling) like a pro!

Discover how to: understand ham jargon, communicate on the air, prepare for the license exam, set up a radio shack, help in an emergency or natural disaster, be a ham on the go. The book contains explanations in plain English, "get in, get out" information, icons and other navigational aids, tear-out cheat sheet, top ten lists and a dash of humor and fun.

Written by Ward Silver, N0AX. Published by J. Wiley & Sons. First edition, soft cover, 380 pages, measures 9.2"H x 7.4"W.