Technical Reference 

Technical reference for amateur radio provides foundational information on electrical principles, radio theory, and operating practices. It includes topics like units of measurement, Ohm's Law, frequency and wavelength, antenna basics, and schematic symbols, all crucial for understanding and operating ham radio equipment. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Essential Technical Concepts:

• Units of Measurement:
  Understanding fundamental units like volts, ohms, watts, and Hertz is crucial for working with electronic components and radio equipment. 

• Ohm's Law and Power:
  Ohm's Law (V=IR) relates voltage, current, and resistance, while understanding power (P=VI) is essential for determining how much power is being used or generated by radio equipment. 

• Frequency and Wavelength:
  Understanding the relationship between frequency (waves per second) and wavelength (the distance a wave travels in one cycle) is key for antenna design and propagation. 

• Antenna Basics:
  This includes information on antenna types, impedance matching, and how to construct simple antennas like dipoles. 

• Schematic Symbols and Circuit Diagrams:
  Learning how to read and interpret schematic diagrams is essential for understanding and building or repairing radio equipment. 

• Data Communications Interfaces:
  Understanding the different ways to interface with digital data modes in amateur radio

Networking Basics - Basic Network looks at what you need to know about networking

Battery Information -  Information on batteries and safety information

Antenna Calculators  -  Online Antenna Calculators

Coax Cable Connectors -

Coax Cable  - 

Vehicle Antenna Placement -  No antenna works well inside a car. For vehicle operations, you will need to mount an antenna on the outside of the vehicle and run a cable inside to your radio. For these types of antennas, the mount and the antenna may be sold separately or may come together as a bundle.

Electrical Calculators - 

Propagation Maps -

Topo Maps - Create your own TOPO Maps and print them

GPS Coordinates - 

Wilderness Protocols - 

JPS ACU-M - 

SHARES RADIO - 

ALE RADIO -

P.A.C.E. Planning - 

FCC Licensing - 

Common Knots - Common Knots that should be easy to remeber to secure equipment 

BANDS & FREQUENCY RANGE

FORMULAS