The world of ham radio, 1901-1950 : a social history / Richard A. Bartlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bartlett, Richard A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amateur radio stations.

Radio.

Physical Description:

ix, 281 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2007]

Summary:

"This book explores the history of ham radio operators, emphasizing their social history and contributions to technological development of worldwide communications. It traces the concept of relays from as close as 25 miles apart to anywhere in the world and discusses technological advances of the twentieth century and their effects on the world of the ham radio operator"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The beginnings

Hiram Percy Maxim and the relay concept

Amateurs during the First World War

Amateurs between war and peace

Surviving the broadcast revolution

Relays, DX-ing, strange languages, and clubs

Amateurs as experimenters and adventurers

The Olympics, world's fairs, trans radio press service, and international radio conferences

Adventurous amateurs at sea and in the air

More amateurs and aircraft: the NC-4, Byrd, the Dolebirds, the Lindberghs, and others

Amateurs and polar exploration: phase one

Amateurs and polar exploration: phase two

To the rescue: amateurs in emergencies and disasters

Amateurs on the home front: 1940-1945

Amateurs at war and beyond: 1941-1950.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-271) and index.

ISBN:

9780786429660

0786429666

OCLC:

124538862