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12
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September 22, 2025
Are you tired of the internet? Does your social media feed feel more like a digital dumpster fire than a connection? Then welcome, dear reader, to the bizarre and wonderful world of amateur radio, or 'ham radio' as it's affectionately, and perhaps slightly mockingly, known. This book aims to demystify the ether, explaining what this seemingly archaic technology can do for *you* in the 21st century. Forget dusty attics and Morse code drills (well, maybe a *little* Morse code); we're talking about emergency communications, talking to astronauts (yes, really), building your own gear, and connecting with a global community that’s way cooler than your average TikTok influencer. Through a lens of gentle satire and genuine enthusiasm, Charles Edward Poch, a man who has spent 30 years fixing computers and the last 8 years talking into a microphone like a mad scientist, will guide you through the essential concepts. Discover how amateur radio can be a thrilling hobby, a vital skill, and a surprisingly effective way to escape the mundane. We'll cover the basics of how it works, what equipment you'll need (without breaking the bank or requiring a PhD in electrical engineering), and how to get licensed. So, dust off that imaginary antenna, prepare for some delightful absurdity, and find out why amateur radio is still a thing, and why you might just want to become a part of it.
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Start Writing NowCharles Edward Poch is a seasoned IT professional with three decades of experience wrangling everything from dial-up modems to cloud-based catastrophes. For the past eight years, he's also been a licensed amateur radio operator, proving that even someone who spends most of his days explaining why rebooting fixes everything can still master the magical world of radio waves. He's here to tell you that ham radio is more than just static and tweed jackets; it's a surprisingly fun, surprisingly relevant hobby that might just save you from the next zombie apocalypse (or at least let you talk to someone in Ohio).