The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950 - A Social History (Paperback)

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 considerable knowledge and skill of these amateur ham radio operators, validating the fact that ham radio was here to stay. 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 headlined 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.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2015
Authors:	Richard A. Bartlett
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-6275-6
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Radio & television industry Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > Communications engineering / telecommunications > Radio technology Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-4766-6275-4
Barcode:	9781476662756

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