{"product_id":"ham-radio-tips-tales-harold-hal-kennedy-n4gg-9798272185129","title":"Ham Radio Tips \u0026 Tales, Volume II: More Amateur Radio: -Hints, -Tips, -Techniques, -Insights, -Opinions, -Bemusement","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHam Radio Tips \u0026amp; Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, Volume II \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore Amateur Radio Hints, Tips, Techniques, Insights, Opinions, Bemusement\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are projects, proven techniques, and laugh-out-loud stories for every amateur radio operator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuilding on the success of \u003ci\u003eHam Radio Tips \u0026amp; Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, this all-new Volume II by veteran operator and author Hal Kennedy, N4GG, offers a rich collection of 38 original chapters filled with hands-on guidance, humor, and lessons learned from more than 60 years in amateur radio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you'll find actionable advice for every operator - whether you're updating your station, experimenting, or just getting started. Some of the many topics include lightning protection, grounding, shack design, coax splicing, baluns, antenna tuners, and antenna modeling - all explained clearly and without advanced math. Every chapter draws on technically-sound real-world experience you can use to build and maintain a station that performs well and is fun to operate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll enjoy new stories about the history of radio, \u003ci\u003eThe GEARVAKf Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, beer-can antennas, DXing with flea power, and oddities like the Elser-Mathes Cup and the Wouff Hong. Stories that capture the fun of hands-on station building and communicating with friends around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a light, engaging style, \u003ci\u003eHam Radio Tips \u0026amp; Tales, Volume II \u003c\/i\u003eis ideal for contesters, DXers, builders, portable operators, and newcomers alike. It's both a reference and a reminder that ham radio is an immensely enjoyable pastime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs in the prior book, humor runs through it all - sometimes subtle, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. \u003ci\u003eHam Radio Tips \u0026amp; Tales, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eVolume II\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that ham radio can be much more than just a hobby. It can encompass a lifetime of learning, experimenting, and connecting with others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOpen this book to any chapter and learn something new, laugh along the way, and discover (or rediscover!) the joy of amateur radio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Harold (Hal) Kennedy N4gg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272185129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d","brand":"Harold (Hal) Kennedy N4gg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089485803775,"sku":"9798272185129","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac127902-7ed4-4678-989a-c334767248ef.jpg?v=1769110559","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ham-radio-tips-tales-harold-hal-kennedy-n4gg-9798272185129","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}