Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies

*Shows novice or would-be radio users how to communicate using today’s citizen’s band radios (CBs), HF and VHF marine radios, and ham radios *Explains how to use scanners and other radios to listen in on aviation and police bands, sporting events such as air shows and auto races, short-wave radio broadcasts, distant TV and radio stations (TV-FM-AM DXing), weather reports, unlicensed radio services, and more *Covers operating conventions, equipment availability, licensing, and technical considerations for each type of radio *Details how to install or position radios and antennas for best results in homes, cars, boats, and the outdoors