Amateur Radio

When radio reporter Carol Childs is called to a crime scene in the Hollywood Hills at five thirty in the morning, she’s convinced it must be a publicity stunt to promote a new movie. That is, until she sees the body hanging from the center of the Hollywood sign. The police are quick to rule it a suicide, but something doesn’t add up for Carol. Particularly after a mysterious caller named Mustang Sally confesses to the murder on the air and threatens to kill again. With the help of an incorrigible PI, her best friend, and a kooky psychic, Carol is drawn into the world of contract killers...

Reggie Cumberland got fired, and her man “done her wrong”. Now she doesn’t care what it takes to keep her new job as a Los Angeles talk show host, even if it means stealing someone else’s idea. When that idea gets Della, a co-worker, abducted, she is consumed by guilt. The kidnapper delivers a chilling message to Reggie’s audience that Della will die, and Reggie may be next. Her emotions take another tumble when she discovers her ex-lover, Jake Palmer, has moved to Hollywood to host the station’s prime drive-time show—one that Reggie, herself, coveted. It was Jake’s ...

Things have changed since I wrote the first edition of 'SDR' in 2016. This updated edition places more emphasis on the latest SDR and hybrid radios and introduces some new ideas, such as the design of the QDX transceiver from QRP Labs. All the basic theory remains the same. Some radios have disappeared and some new ones have joined the list. Everyone is talking about software defined radios. But is an SDR right for you? This book explains the basics without getting too technical. It will help you to get the most out of your new software defined radio or decide whether you want to buy one. ...

Haunted by the past, Henrietta throws herself into a new job transcribing other people’s life stories, vowing to stick to the facts and keep emotions at arm’s length. But when she meets the eccentric and terminally ill Annie, she finds herself inextricably drawn in. And when Annie reveals that her sister drowned in unexplained circumstances in 1974, Henrietta’s methodical mind can’t help following the story’s loose ends…

Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos from the comfort of your own home with DIY Signal Amplifiers, your ultimate guide to building and optimizing signal amplifiers for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) projects. Whether you're a seasoned electronics enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this indispensable eBook provides you with all the tools and knowledge you need to explore the universe like never before. Begin your journey with an introduction to SETI and the art of signal amplification, setting the stage for an exciting adventure into the world of DIY electronics. Dive into ...

**Embark on an Extraterrestrial Adventure with Reach for the Stars!** Unlock the mysteries of the skies with this comprehensive and captivating eBook: Reach for the Stars. This beginner-friendly guide will equip you with everything you need to know about amateur radio satellites and empower you to explore the fascinating world of satellite communication. It's your ticket to a thrilling new hobby that brings the cosmos to your fingertips! Packed with up-to-date information and practical tips, Reach for the Stars takes you on a step-by-step journey through the history, theory, and practice of...

In a fit of anger, radio DJ Jaye Jordan blows a snowman’s head off with a Revolutionary War-style musket. But the corpse that tumbles out is all too human. Jaye thought life would be quieter when she left New York City and bought a tiny Vermont radio station. But now Edwin Anger — the ranting and raving radio talk-show host who Jaye recently fired — lies dead in the snow. And the Edwin Anger fans who protested his dismissal are sure she killed him.

alk is cheap, but when this radio host takes action, she may pay the ultimate price. An outspoken, brash, native New Yorker, Sammy Greene isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers at Ellsford University, her ultraconservative New England college. Host of "The Hot Line", a talk-radio show on campus station WELL, Sammy tackles the toughest, most controversial issues facing Ellsford's students. When Sammy discovers the body of Dr. Burton Conrad, one of Ellsford's most esteemed professors, her journalistic drive kicks in and she sets out to discover what happened to the beloved professor. But when ...

Are you studying to get your UK amateur radio Foundation licence? This Foundation Study Guide from HamTrain is designed to help you pass your Foundation exam. Updated for 2025, the content for this guide comes from the popular Essex Ham Foundation Online course that has helped over 12,000 people study for their licence.

You are one step away from understanding all you need to obtain your ham radio license if can make the decision to purchase this book. This ham guide gives you everything you need out of ham as a hobby - from basic hamming techniques to tips needed to get the best out of ham radio. The book takes you through all the tips you will need to pass your license exams and finally obtain your license.