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Dave Hassler serves up a collection of often-used charts, maps and tables useful for both everyday and contest operations in the first section of this book. The second half offers advice on station building, antenna construction, activities, modes and much more, all with dozens of links leading to more information. "Triple Charlie's Shack Companion and Advice for New Hams" is a compendium of practical information for the seasoned veteran and the newcomer to amateur radio.

Included are:
CQ DX Zones map
ITU Zones map
World time chart
DXCC entities and call sign prefixes
Lists of ham abbreviations
Band Plan charts

The Advice for New Hams section covers station building considerations for all budgets and circumstances, antenna construction for the landed ham and the apartment/condo dweller, operating procedures and activities (including advice on contesting, chasing DX stations and award collecting), and much more.

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