Communications For Survival and Self Reliance Michael Chesbro

Communications
for
Survival and Self-Reliance



Michael Chesbro

,Communications
for
Survival and Self-Reliance



Michael Chesbro

,Communications for Survival and Self-Reliance
by Michael Chesbro

Copyright © 2003 by Michael Chesbro

, TABLE OF CONTENTS
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–• – – – • – –• Introduction • 1

CHAPTER 1: AM/FM Broadcast Radio and Shortwave • 7

CHAPTER 2: Licensed Radio Services • 17

CHAPTER 3: Unlicensed Radio Services • 37

CHAPTER 4: Operating Procedures • 45

CHAPTER 5: Digital Communications • 59

CHAPTER 6: Field and Mobile Communications • 69

CHAPTER 7: Power Supplies • 83

CHAPTER 8: Antennas • 87

CHAPTER 9: Codes and Ciphers • 95

CHAPTER 10: Training and Study Options • 113

CHAPTER 11: Radio Retailers and Resources • 115

CHAPTER 12: Suggested Reading • 117

Appendix I: Brevity List • 119

Appendix II: Ops-Code • 127

Appendix III: Amateur Radio Technician Exam Question Pool • 149


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