the arrl field day handbook for radio amateurs
get active, get outdoors and get on-the-air!
arrl field day is the largest on-the-air operating event in amateur radio. it draws tens of thousands of radio amateurs to the airwaves each year, bringing new and experienced ham radio operators together. field day is a radio operating activity, educational event, and public demonstration…all rolled-up in fun! by setting up in parking lots, parks, malls, emergency centers, and at home, hams develop skills to better serve the amateur radio service and their communities.
the arrl field day handbook is the ultimate guide for field day enthusiasts! this book features content from qst magazine and other arrl publications, and includes everything you need to participate in this annual event: rules, log sheets, band charts, antenna projects and more. use these tips and references to gear up for arrl field day and join in the fun!
contents:
arrl field day rules
us amateur radio band chart
the considerate operator's frequency guide
arrl/rac section abbreviations
arrl/rac map
morse code character set
antenna projects from the pages of qst
tips for field day power
public relations
amateur satellites
hf digital communications
field day log
…and much more!
preview the first few pages (pdf format):
http://www.arrl.org/shop/files/pdfs/fdhand2.pdf
