Chapter 11

Operating Specialties

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Exploring the digital modes

check Contacting distant stations

check Participating in contests

check Pursuing awards

check Operating with low power

check Mastering Morse code

check Using satellites

check Communicating with images

No matter why you got interested in ham radio, once you get started you will discover it includes a whole world of interesting specialties. These specialties can be the real attraction of the hobby and keep it endlessly fresh and interesting. More are evolving all the time!

In this chapter, I give you an overview of popular activities and operating styles, cover some of their basic techniques and resources, and demystify a little bit of their specialized ...

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