The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950: A Social History

by Richard A. Bartlett

Book Overview

During the first fifty years of the twentieth century, ham radio went from being an experiment to virtually an art form. Because of the few government restrictions and the low monetary investment required, the concept of ham radio appealed to various people. More than just a simple hobby, however, ham radio required its operators to understand radio theory, be able to trace a schematic and know how to build a transmitter and receiver with whatever...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476662754
• ISBN13: 9781476662756
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher