This edition has been revised and updated by experienced hams who are active on the air. They are happy to share what they have learned so that you can get involved and on the air too.

Basic Station and Operating Techniques:
Assembling a Station
Basic Operating Procedures
HF Digital Communications
VHF/UHF FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data
VHF/UHF Beyond FM and Repeaters
Amateur Satellites
Image Communications
Portable and Mobile Operation

Radio Clubs and Public Service:
Group Activities for the Radio Amateur
Preparing the Next Generation
ARRL Field Day
Public Service Operating

On-Air Activities and Radiosport:
Awards — Measuring Operating Achievements
DXing — Contacting Those Faraway Places
Confirming the Contact — QSLing
Contesting — Competitive Wireles

Resources for the Active Ham:
A collection of useful information to support on-air operating activities.

Also available:
The ARRL Operating Manual for Amateur Radio. Kindle Edition.

Product Details
Softcover: 240 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.
Copyright: Twelfth Edition, First Printing (2019)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-62595-120-5
Product Dimensions: 8 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds