Chapter 5: Radio Signals & Equipment and Chapter 6: Digital Modes
As you advance to General, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the signals you use to communicate. The methods of constructing transmitters and receivers are also covered. You’ll be able to communicate more effectively as a result.
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- ARRL Technical Information Service - plenty of articles and links about AM
- About FM - article on how FM works
- About SSB - article on how SSB works
- AM Frequencies - a list of AM frequencies
- Understanding FM Transmitters - a QST article about FM
- Wikipedia entry on Frequency Modulation - in-depth treatment with the theory
- Wikipedia entry on Modulation- a comprehensive review of modulation
- Wikipedia entry on Single Sideband - in-depth treatment with the theory
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- ARRL TIS Digital Mode Information - information on most popular modes
- Get on the Air with HF Digital - all about digital operating on the HF bands
- Overview of Digital Modes - learn about digital modes
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- ARRL TIS Mobile Operating Information
- Alan Applegate - K0BG's website on mobile equipment and operating
- Portable Operating for Amateur Radio - portable operating tips and techniques
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- ARRL Technical Information Service (TIS) - numerous Web resources and magazine articles on technical topics of interest to all hams
- ARRL EMI/RFI Resources - a number of resources for managing interference of all types
- The ARRL RFI Book - helpful information for preventing and solving RF interference problems
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