Bestselling electronics author Stan Gibilisco shows you how to get up and running as a ham radio operator--or just listen in on the shortwave bands! Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist helps electronics enthusiasts, especially newly licensed amateur radio operators, acquire basic knowledge of the hobby and get on the air. It's also perfect for those interested shortwave listening, without getting a ham radio license. The book explains communications modes for ham radio operators, including using the Internet as a supplement. The assigned frequency ranges (bands) that licensed hams can use in the U.S. are covered. Tips for setting up fixed, mobile, and portable ham stations are provided as are examples of inexpensive, easy-to-install ham radio antennas, including specialized antennas and exotic antenna experiments. Describes basic ham radio station hardware Shows how to set up a shortwave, or allwave, radio listening station Explains how to operate ham stations in accordance with accepted rules and laws Filled with detailed illustrations