[d-star] ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook (Coming in early March)

[Mark Thompson]

ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook
-- by Steve Ford, WB8IMY 
Ham radio operators are using digital radio applications for fun, technical achievement, and public service. And it’s no wonder. Getting started often requires little more than a VHF radio and a computer. 
Without complicated “owners manual” jargon—ARRL’s VHF Digital Handbook presents the material through a unique how-to approach and friendly, conversational style. Readers will understand how to setup and operate their equipment and software, and make the best use of their VHF digital station. 
Contents:

Packet Radio Fundamentals: All the basics including TNCs, operating commands, and networks (such as DX Packetcluster). 
APRS – The Automatic Position Reporting System: Track moving objects on maps (other stations, public service vehicles, marathon runners, etc.). Connect your own GPS receiver and transmit your location even as you’re moving! 
D-STAR: Enjoy high-speed digital voice and data on the growing network of D-STAR repeaters. 
High Speed Multimedia: Discover how you can set up your own wireless Amateur Radio data network by modifying over-the-counter gear such as routers and access points. It’s ham WiFi consumers can only dream about! 
Digital Meteor Scatter and Moonbounce: Explore weak signal operating using the software masterpiece WSJT by Joe Taylor, K1JT. 
Technical Descriptions: In-depth information about AX.25, D-STAR and APCO-25 protocols. 
Plus, digital applications in public service and emergency communications: Packet radio, APRS, Winlink 2000 and more!
Also available: ARRL's HF Digital Handbook 
First edition, © 2008, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc. 
(ISBN: 0-87259-122-0) #1220 -- $19.95
Coming in early March! 
 




 ARRL's HF Digital Handbook
-- by Steve Ford, WB8IMY 
ARRL’s HF Digital Handbook is your guide to understanding the most active HF digital communication modes in use today. There is something here for every radio operator—beginners and more advanced operators alike. And, as this technology rapidly advances, your increased understanding of digital communication techniques will make certain that you stay in the race as new modes and methods unfold. 
This fourth edition book includes expanded station setup information, discussion of PSKMail and other varieties of PSK, new content on Olivia, DominoEX, HF digital voice and image modes, and Automatic Link Establishment. 
Just getting started? All it takes is your sound-card-equipped computer and your HF transceiver. ARRL’s HF Digital Handbook will guide you through the rest! 
Contents: 
Assembling Your HF Digital Station 
RTTY 
PSK31 
PACTOR 
Winlink 2000 
Clover 
Hellschreiber 
MFSK 
G-TOR, MT-63, Throb, Olivia and DominoEX 
HF Digital Contesting 
HF Digital Voice and Image 
Automatic Link Establishment …and much more! 
Also available: ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook 
Fourth edition, © 2007, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc. 
(ISBN: 0-87259-103-4) #1034 -- $19.95
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