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

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

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 material they might have available. With the advent of World War II and the increased need for cutting-edge communications, the United States government drew upon the knowledge and skill of these amateur ham radio operators.
This book explores the history of ham radio operators, emphasizing their social history and their many contributions to the technological development of worldwide communications. It traces the concept of relays, including the American Radio Relay League, from contacts as close as 25 miles apart to operators anywhere in the world. The book highlights the part played by ham radio in many of the headline events of the half century, especially exploration and aviation "firsts". The ways in which these primarily amateur operators assisted in times of disaster including such events as the sinking of the Titanic and the 1937 Ohio River flood, are also examined.
Country USA
Brand McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 49 photographs
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781476662756
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	49 photographs
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781476662756
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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

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