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Ham Radio For Dummies, 3rd Edition
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Ham Radio For Dummies, 3rd Edition

by H. Ward Silver
March 2018
Beginner content levelBeginner
432 pages
11h 23m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 13

Organizing Your Station

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Choosing an effective ham station layout

check Staying safe electrically

check Managing concerns about exposure to RF

check Grounding and bonding your equipment

check Logging and confirming your contacts

A well-organized station provides many benefits for occasional and serious ham enthusiasts alike. You spend many hours in the station, so why not make the effort to make your experience as enjoyable as possible? This chapter explains how to take care of the two most important inhabitants of the station: the gear and you. The order of priority is up to you.

Designing Your Ham Station

One thing you can count on is that your first station layout will prove to be unsatisfactory. It’s guaranteed! Don’t bolt everything down right away. Plan to change the layout several times as you change your operating style and preferences.

You’ll spend a lot of time in your station, no matter where it’s located, so making it comfortable and efficient is important. By thinking ...

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