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Book & Audio ListLink to printable order form: HANDIHAM BOOK & AUDIO CATALOG Updated on 1/17/12. Note: By agreement with copyright holders, these materials (except printed books) are available only to members with disabilities. To join Handihams, please complete and return the Membership Application form with your $12.00 annual membership fee. Dues must be paid annually to maintain membership and be eligible to purchase study materials. TECHNICIAN CLASS LICENSING MANUALS TECHNICIAN is the entry-level course of study for beginners learning Amateur Radio. It covers basic radio theory, rules & regulations, and information required for persons who wish to get their very first license. The Technician test (Element 2) contains 35 questions from a pool of 392 possible questions. No Morse Code is required for this license. GORDON WEST’S TECHNICIAN CLASS AMATEUR RADIO THEORY 2010: Valid through June 2014. Contains everything you need to learn to become a licensed ham radio operator. The complete question pool is reorganized into logical topic groups for easier learning. Audio CDs (4 CDs) –$25.00 + $3 shipping/handling ARRL HAM RADIO LICENSE MANUAL – TECHNICIAN: Valid July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2014 Will provide the information you need to pass the 35-question license test. Information is broken down into easy to understand "bite-sized" sections. Replaces Now You're Talking. Print Book - $22.50 + $5 shipping/handling HANDIHAM TECHNICIAN CLASS AUDIO LECTURES as presented on Handiham.org. There are 31 audio lectures by Handiham Manager Pat Tice, WA0TDA, in MP3 format, along with a text file and MP3 list of lecture contents. Compact disc plays on computer or MP3-enabled CD Player. 40 kbs MP3 audio format. Valid through June 30, 2014. TECHNICIAN CLASS QUESTION & ANSWER POOL: Valid through June 2014. The Technician Q&A Pool provides straight questions and answers. The questions are read, followed by the correct answer, without explanations. GENERAL CLASS LICENSING MANUALS GENERAL is the course of study that opens up the world of the short-wave bands! It covers theory, rules & regulations, and other information leading to the General class license. To work on your General license you must hold at least a Technician license. The General test (Element 3) contains 35 questions. No Morse Code is required for this license. GORDON WEST’S GENERAL CLASS AMATEUR RADIO THEORY 2011: ARRL HAM RADIO LICENSE MANUAL – GENERAL: Valid July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015. Will provide the information you need to pass the 35-question license test. All the exam questions with answer key, detailed explanations for all questions, including FCC rules. Software included featuring the ARRL Exam Review on CD. GENERAL CLASS QUESTION & ANSWER POOL 2011: EXTRA CLASS LICENSING MANUALS EXTRA is the highest license class. You must hold at least a General class license to work on your Extra license. The Extra test (Element 4) contains 50 questions from a pool of 738 possible questions. No Morse Code is required for this license. GORDON WEST’S EXTRA CLASS AMATEUR RADIO THEORY 2008: Valid through June 2012. Includes all Element 4 questions and answers, along with his educational explanations. Full of Gordo’s great memory tricks for those tough math and electronic theory questions. ARRL HAM RADIO LICENSE MANUAL – EXTRA: Valid July 1, 2008 Will provide the information you need to pass the 50-question license test. All the exam questions with answer key, detailed explanations for all questions, including FCC rules. HANDIHAM EXTRA CLASS AUDIO LECTURES as presented on Handiham.org. EXTRA CLASS QUESTION & ANSWER POOL: Valid through June 2012. The Extra Q&A Pool provides straight questions and answers. Read by a computer synthesized voice, using the same clear voice as in Daisy productions. EXTRA CLASS MATH SHORTCUTS: Read by long-time instructor/volunteer Tony Tretter, W0KVO. In this tape, Tony teaches you some basic math shortcuts that will help you pass the new Extra Class exam. Essential reading! EXTRA CLASS MATH TOPICS ON CD OR TAPE: Taught by volunteer instructor Gary Gordon, K6KV. Math topics are taught in a simplified, focused and interesting manner, including shortcuts. Following each topic, most of the questions are solved, with the rest read. Emphasis is on accessibility for the blind and makes use of talking voltmeters, audio demonstrations of bandwidth and Q, tips on working with the examiner, etc. (This material is based on the previous Q&A Pool, but still good for learning concepts.) Introduction to Ham Radio Books HAM RADIO: SIMPLIFIED! – 1998: A non-technical guide on how to choose a radio, set up a station, string up an antenna, talk on the air, and use Packet, Morse Code and SSTV. HAM RADIO MADE EASY – 1995: All aspects of Ham Radio, from an explanation of Ham Radio to various modes of operation, buying equipment, and having fun. Other Blind Resources ECHOLINK HELPER – Blind User Tips & Tricks By Dick Chrisman, AB7HW & Scotty the Wonder Guide Dog. Station Setup Books (General Equipment Books: Radios, Antennas Etc.) THE EASY WAY ANTENNA HF SYSTEMS – 1984 LOW PROFILE AMATEUR RADIO - Operating A Ham Station From Almost Anywhere By Jim Kearman, KR1S. This is about "guerrilla radio," operating a ham station where setting up the ideal antennas with towers and longwires is not possible. The book describes everything there is about unobtrusive operation, whether you need to keep your landlord and neighbors in the dark or your non-ham spouse happy. DXING ON THE EDGE: The Thrill of 160 Meters - 1998 By Jeff Briggs, K1ZM. A book that will appeal to diehard 160 meter operators as well as those who have always wondered what goes on down there on the frequency spectrum. UNDERSTANDING BASIC ELECTRONICS – 2000 By Larry Wolfgang, WR1B. This book provides a stepping-stone to learning electronics so you’ll be ready to learn more advanced concepts. 4 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 OPERATING SKILLS ARRL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COURSE, LEVEL 1 – 2002 The DXCC Companion, by Jim Kearman, KR1S - ARRL 1990 IRLP (INTERNET RADIO LINKING PROJECT) QST ARTICLE & GUIDELINES TRANSMITTER HUNTING: RADIO DIRECTION FINDING SIMPLIFIED Equipment Manuals Notice! You cannot play the MP3 CD's on a regular CD player. They must be used on a screenreading computer or a player that decodes MP3 format audio. ICOM IC-281/481 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h IC-706 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h IC-706MKIIG MP3 CD - $10.00 + $2 s/h IC-707 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h IC-718 MP3 CD - $10.00 + $2 s/h IC-751 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h IC-W32A/E 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h IC-T7H Nifty! Quick-Reference Guide - 4 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 IC-2000H Full Version – 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h IC-2100H 2 Track Tapes (3 tapes) - $6.00 + $2 s/h IC-2340 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h IC-V8 MP3 CD - $10.00 + $2 s/h IC-Z1A/E 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h KENWOOD TH-22A 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TH-D7A/E MP3 CD w/Braillable index - $10.00 + $2 s/h TH-F6A Tutorial & Menu Description by K9DCI TH-F6A/7E 4 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 TH-79A/E 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h TM-241 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TM-733A 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h TM-G707A 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h TM-V7A MP3 CD w/Braillable index - $10.00 + $2 s/h TM-V71A Tips from the website audio - 2 Track Tapes (1 tape) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TM-2550 also covers TM-2530A, TM-2550A, TM-2570A, TM-3530A TS-130SE Description of controls and operation - 2 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-215 2 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-430 2 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-440 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h TS-450S 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-480 Tutorial from the website audio - 4 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 TS-570 MP3 CD w/Braillable index - $10.00 + $2 s/h TS-850 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h TS-870S 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-940 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h TS-2000 2 Track Tapes (12 tapes) - $24.00 + $4 s/h YAESU FT-736R 2 audio CDs - $20.00 + $2 s/h FT-747 2 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 + $2 s/h FT-750 2 Track Tapes (3 tapes) - $6.00 + $2 s/h FT-757 GX 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h FT-817 2 Track Tapes (5 tapes) - $10.00 + $2 s/h FT-840 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h FT-847 2 Track Tapes (4 tapes) - $8.00 + $2 s/h FT-857 2 Track Tapes ( 6 tapes) - $12.00 + $2 s/h FT-990 2 Track Tapes (3 tapes) - $6.00 + $2 s/h FT-2600M Nifty! Quick-Reference Guide - 4 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 FT-2800 2 Track Tapes (3 tapes) - $6.00 + $2 s/h VX-1R Nifty! Quick-Reference Guide - 4 Track Tape (1 tape) - $5.00 VX-5R 2 Track Tapes (2 tapes) - $5.00 + $2 s/h FORMATS AVAILABLE: The two track tapes are regular cassette tapes that can be played in any standard tape player, boom boxes, stereos, etc. Special audio files (RA, MP3, etc.) will be made available only to members with disabilities. Note! MP3 CDs play on computer or MP3-enabled CD players. Older CD players may not be compatible. *The Library of Congress provides free loan of books and magazines on tape to persons who are unable to read or use standard print materials. The Library also provides playback equipment on free loan to eligible persons. To get details about participating in the program, contact: Reference Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. To order any of these materials, complete the order form and mail it to us with your payment or you may call, fax or e-mail us. We accept VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Courage Center Handiham System (763) 520-0512 or (866) 426-3442 (763) 520-0577 - Fax 24 hours
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