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ARRL Understanding Basic Electronics - 2nd Edition
By Walter Banzhaf, WB1ANE

A Step-by-Step Guide to Electricity, Electronics and Simple Circuits

This is the new second edition of the highly popular Understanding Basic Electronics. The book is designed as a gateway into the exciting world of electricity and electronics, written in an easy-to-understand style. It is ideal for beginners and non-technical readers, searching for more information, on the basic principles of electronics. Written in "bite-sized" chunks readers will find material from digital electronics, DC and AC circuit concepts and even explanations of semiconductor material, integrated circuits, FETS and much more. There are many "real world" examples and illustrations along with small "kitchen table" projects which help to bring abstract concepts to life.

If you are interested in widening your knowledge of electronics or simply filling in gaps in your knowledge Understanding Basic Electronics is recommended reading.

Size 274x208mm, 384 Pages, ISBN 9780 8725 9082 3

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RSGB Radio Communication Handbook
10th edition

Edited by Mike Dennison, G3XDV and John Fielding, ZS5JF

Following a major revision the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook is now the biggest edition ever and even better than before!

64 pages bigger than the previous edition, the 10th edition of the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook is now packed with even more material than ever before. The contents have also had the biggest revision ever and to make way for all the new material some chapters have even been moved onto the accompanying CD.

Just about everyone will find items of value in this great book. Chapters vary from the essentials right through to detailed ones on specialist topics. New material includes for the first time the an extensive chapter dedicated to the practicalities of taking your radio station into The Great Outdoors, written by backpacking expert Richard Marshall, G4ERP. The Low Frequencies chapter now includes transmitters to take advantage of the new higher power level permitted to 500kHz permit holders. RadCom columnist Andy Talbot, G4JNT, has completely re-written the Digital Communications chapter to bring it bang up to date and the Satellites and Space chapter now includes radio astronomy. Included in Construction and Workshop Practice is much more on soldering SMT components. Much has been expanded including the section on Software Defined Radio, which represents the most comprehensive work available on SDRs for amateur radio. Appendices contain all the useful reference data and artwork for printed circuit boards.

Free Bonus CD
As an extra a free CD is included packed with bonus material. There is a full PDF version of the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook allowing detailed searching and printing at the touch of a button. However there is even more with bonus chapters that not in the book, an SDR video and audio files and other bonus material. There is even a huge selection of the latest amateur radio software .

* Biggest Handbook ever - 864 A4 pages
* 26 chapters and two appendices
* 600,000 words!
* Over 1700 illustrations
* Bonus CD
* New "Great Outdoors" Chapter
* LF including the use of higher power limit on 500kHz
* Rewritten "Digital Communications" Chapter
* Surface Mount Technology
* Software Defined Radio
* Projects for 136kHz to 76GHz

If you only ever buy one book on amateur radio, this should be the one!

Size 297x210mm, 864 pages, ISBN: 9781-9050-8654-2

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ARRL Handbook 2010
87th Edition

The BIGGEST ARRL Handbook EVER!

At over 1250 pages, the 87th edition of the ARRL handbook is the biggest since it was first published in 1926. More than 60 authors and reviewers contributed over 70% NEW or completely revised content to this edition.

The ARRL Handbook 2010 is both reference book and tutorial, woven together with practical applications and solutions. The Handbook provides both a useful introduction to radio communication and features the most current material on electronics and Amateur Radio.

This edition has been reorganised into five major sections, making it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for: Fundamental Theory, Practical Design and Principles, Antenna Systems and Radio Propagation, Equipment Construction and Maintenance, and Station Assembly and Management. Each chapter has been designed to be either an encyclopaedia of current practices and technology or focuses on techniques, designs and projects.

CD-ROM
The book’s accompanying CD-ROM inside the back cover once again includes a searchable PDF version of the entire book, including graphics. Construction information and PC board templates for all projects are included, as are the original QST articles. There is a powerful filter design and analysis software, Elsie, as well as other useful applications.

Size 208x274mm, c1250 pages, ISBN 9780-87259-144-8

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125 Physics Projects for the Evil Genius
By Jerry Silver

125 Wickedly Fun Ways to Test the Laws of Physics!

This great book is filled with hands-on explorations into physics that can be performed without a formal lab, a large budget, or years of technical experience!

Using easy-to-find parts and tools, 125 Physics Projects for the Evil Genius offers a wide variety of physics experiments you can accomplish on your own. The 125 challenging and fun physics experiments are complete with instructions and helpful illustrations. Topics covered include motion, gravity, energy, sound, light, heat, electricity, and more. Each of the projects in this unique guide includes parameters, a detailed methodology, expected results, and an explanation of why the experiment works.

125 Physics Projects for the Evil Genius is aimed at anyone who is interested in, obsessed with or mildly curious about physics.

Size: 215x273, 352 pages, ISBN 9780 0716 2131 1

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Rig Guide

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Edited by Steve White, G3ZVW

Would you like to know how to avoid paying over the odds when you buy and how to get the best price when you sell amateur radio equipment? If so, the fully updated and revised Rig Guide is the book for you

The RSGB Rig Guide not only provides the current price of the popular commercial amateur radio transceivers, receivers, scanners and linear amplifiers, but the trade-in and second hand prices of them too. You'll find extensive lists of past models from Alinco, Yaesu, Icom, TenTec and Kenwood and many others and we're not just talking about current models. The RSGB Rig Guide includes information on second hand equipment too! With over 300 transceivers, receivers and linear amplifiers covering HF, VHF, UHF, they are all here, with photos and descriptions.

You could easily recoup the cost of the RSGB Rig Guide with your very first purchase or sale by simply knowing how much you ought to pay for an item (or sell). There is though much more in the RSGB Rig Guide. Are you bamboozled by terminology? There are tips for buyers and a guide to selling and trading in that will have you presenting your equipment for sale like a pro. The RSGB Rig Guide tells you to avoid getting lumbered with stolen gear. How to make sure that an item of equipment has all its standard accessories? The RSGB Rig Guide contains a list of the abbreviations used in the descriptions and an explanation of them all. Want to know when an item of equipment was reviewed? There is an index of all equipment reviewed in RadCom since 1990. You will even find a selection of equipment reviews for current models. The RSGB Rig Guide covers that and more, too!

All-in-all the RSGB Rig Guide is the book that can pay you to buy it!

Size: 210x297mm, 96 pages ISBN 9781-9050-8649-8

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6 Metre Handbook

Not for nothing is 6 metres (50MHz) known to radio amateurs as the 'Magic Band'. One minute there may be no propagation at all, the next moment the band is full of big signals via Sporadic E. This book, written by well known DXer and 6m enthusiast Don Field, G3XTT, provides an ideal guide to this unique band.

The 6 Metre Handbook is full details of the equipment and antennas used. There is coverage of the basic operating on 'Six'. The practical guide to 6m propagation provides details of long-distance openings that just do not occur on any other frequency band even at the sunspot minimum. Even today these modes of propagation involved are not fully understood. There is information that covers the history of the band and provides a perspective of 6m from around the world. There is even a chapter on the 4m (70MHz) band, which has some similarities with 'Six' but has its own unique characteristics.

There is increasing interest in this band as it is being allocated to the Amateur Service in more countries. The 6 Metre Handbook provides the ideal introduction for those who have yet to experience the fascination of 'Six', while also being the perfect reference book for regulars on the band who are eagerly awaiting the return of the sunspots and the MUF rising high enough to bring back those heady days of F2 propagation.

It is clear that the Magic Band can be both frustrating and highly rewarding and, more than on any other band, you need a good guide book to get the best out of 6m - the 6 Metre Handbook is that book!

ISBN: 9781-9050-8647-4, Size 240x174mm 176pages

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Hands on Radio Experiments
by H. Ward Silver, NØAX

As the title suggests this book is a great collection of amateur radio experiments from the "Hands-On Radio" column that appeared in the pages of the ARRL magazine QST. The collection covers a wealth of topics designed to educate today's radio experimenters, and inspire others who want to learn what makes their radios work.

Complete with part lists the book contains experiments that have been broken into a variety of sections including Radio and Electronic Fundamentals, Semiconductor Basics, Building Block Circuits, Power Supplies, Filters, Oscillators & Buffers, Transmission Lines & Impedance Matching and Workshop & Design Techniques. All the experiments are step-by-step and even seasoned experts will encounter new approaches to practical methods, new explanations for familiar topics and new ideas that will enhance your understanding of the amateur radio.

ISBN: 9780-8725-9125-7

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Weekend Projects
for the Radio Amateur

By George Brown, MW5ACN

If you are interested in construction or just good advice this is a book for you. As the title suggests Weekend Projects for the Radio Amateur is packed with over sixty articles covering a wide variety of projects for every radio amateur.

Weekend Projects for the Radio Amateur is broken down into two main parts: Build It Yourself and Reference with the first part split further into three sections Aerials, General and Station Accessories. The Aerials section, contains, six antennas for you to try along with information on erecting antennas and their maintenance. Moving on the reader is treated to a design for an 80M transceiver and getting into the 10GHz band in the General section. The Station Accessories section is huge, containing dozens of projects covering everything from a dry cell tester and ni-cad chargers through ATU designs and much more. The books Reference part is packed with articles to maximise the hobby. There are articles on oscilloscopes, noise reduction circuits, radiation resistance along with guides to HF Contesting and getting started on a shoestring.

Weekend Projects for the Radio Amateur has something for everyone. The reader will find it jam packed with articles all in language that no-one will find stuffy or boring. This book is excellent those just looking for interesting ideas to construct and for the newcomers to the hobby looking to expand their knowledge.

ISBN: 9781-9050-8641-2
Size 240x174mm, 224 pages

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Radio Nature
by Renato Romero, IK1QFK

Radio signals are not, as is commonly thought, recent phenomena. Nature has spoken through radio signals since the origins of the Universe. Radio Nature is fascinating look at these signals, a guide to receiving and analysing them.

Radio Nature describes these strange signals coming from our own planet and beyond. There is information about tweeks, insects, whistlers, choruses and even flying saucers (nothing to do with spaceships). Readers are provided with details of artificial and false signals that can confuse the natural radio listener. For the more committed there are designs for simple receiving equipment and antennas along with guides to how you can use simple receiving equipment to hear natural radio. The book also explains how to try to predict storms and even earthquakes using the signals that can be captured.

Radio Nature is truly a book for all. If you are a beginner the book opens up a fascinating area for you. For the more committed this provides a comprehensive guide to natural radio and useful reference work.

ISBN: 9781-9050-8637-5
Size 174x240mm, 256 pages

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ARRL HF Digital Handbook
by Steve Ford, WB8IMY

ARRL HF Digital Handbook is the 4th Edition of this great guide to understanding the most active HF digital communication modes in use today.

There is something here for every radio operator here be they beginners and the more experienced. Starting with the basics this book provides the reader with all it takes to get your sound-card-equipped computer and HF transceiver working together. As the technology advances, the understanding you gain here will also 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.

Readers will find sections including
* 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!

Size 184x227mm, 208 pages ISBN 0-87259-103-4

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RF Design Basics

By John Fielding, ZS5JF

RF Design Basics is the latest book by acclaimed author John Fielding, ZS5JF. This book is a practical guide to Radio Frequency (RF) design rather than the more usual text book written for post-graduate electronics engineers. Aimed at those who wish to design and build their own RF equipment, this book provides a gentle introduction to the art and science of RF design. The fourteen chapters of RF Design Basics cover subjects such as tuned circuits, receiver design, oscillators, frequency multipliers, design of RF filters, impedance matching, the pi tank network, making RF measurements, and both solid-state and valve RF power amplifiers. One chapter explains the meaning of S parameters, while another is devoted to understanding the dual gate Mosfet. Much attention is given to the necessity of cooling valve PAs and there is even a practical
design for water cooling a large linear amplifier, a subject overlooked by most other publications.

RF Design Basics neatly fills the gap between a beginner's 'introduction to radio' and RF design text books. Written for the average radio amateur, this book is an accessible and useful reference work for everyone interested in RF design.

© RSGB 2006, ISBN 9781-9050- 8625-2 size 210x297mm 192 pages

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Low Profile Amateur Radio

By Al Brogdon, W1AB
More and more amateur radio operators are being faced with planning issues, awkward neighbours and there is certainly demand for simple advice that will keep stations on the air. Low Profile amateur radio seeks to address these problems with simple and clear advice as to what is needed to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. Follow the easy going discussions of Al Brogdon, W1AB, as he provides details for many real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low profile circumstances.The need to operate a low profile Amateur Radio station may be imposed by the confines of a small home or flat. Other hams are restricted by deeds or leases that regulate the size of the antenna they can install. There is information here on wire antennas used indoors, screwdriver antennas,loop antennas and details of low profile VHF/UHF Antennas. One chapter covers the "Killer Antenna" for 40 metres which has become the basis for many variations of low profile outdoor antennas. This is an extensive range that should satisfy most requirements. The reader will also find information on antenna tuners,QRPand operating practices. The book concludes with cover a range of articles published in the ARRL magazine QSTon the subject of low profile amateur radio.Ranging from a "simple killer antenna" through to "the challenge of a little pistol" these add interesting background to the book.

Size 137x213mm, 176 pages ISBN 9780-8725-9974-1

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Power Supply Handbook
By John Fielding, ZS5JF

Have you ever wondered how your power supplies work? Have you ever wanted to build or modify a power supply but haven't had the confidence? Do you need a supply that is difficult to find or expensive to buy? The Power Supply Handbook answers all of these questions, and much more.

This book provides all that is required to understand and make power supplies of various types. Power Supply Handbook is written in an easy to approach style by the electronics guru John Fielding, ZS5JF. John has over 30 years experience building power supplies both for business and home use. This book explains how to select each of the components in a power supply, how the various types of circuit work and how to measure the finished supply. Power Supply Handbook covers a range of converters and also deals in detail with the ubiquitous switch-mode supplies. There are also chapters on high voltage supplies, batteries and chargers, and test equipment. Packed with this and much more Power Supply Handbook teaches the reader how to be confident with building, maintaining and using power supplies of all types.

From the new home constructor looking for a straightforward guide through to those seeking a practical reference book, all will find this book a useful and a must for their bookshelf.

© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 240x174mm, 288 pages, ISBN 1-905086-21-0

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Circuit Overload
"The bumper book of circuits for radio amateurs"

By John Fielding, ZS5JF

This is the book that all keen home constructors have been waiting for! Circuit Overload includes 128 circuit diagrams, complemented by an additional 89 other diagrams, graphs and photographs and is a unique source of ideas for almost any circuit the radio amateur might want.

Circuits are provided that cover wide range of topics. Chapters have been devoted to audio, metering & display, power supplies, test equipment and antennas. Chapters have also been included that cover the design of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filters. Nor are valves forgotten with, two chapters of Circuit Overload devoted to this fascinating topic.

Circuits include a two-tone oscillator for correctly setting up SSB transmitters, a temperature controlled crystal oven, a speech clipper, a solar panel battery charger, a simple intercom system, an RF 'sniffer' device, a product detector for an SSB / CW receiver, a Morse code oscillator, a phase modulator for an FM transmitter, a novel idea for an 'el cheapo' signal generator, a Noise Figure meter, a nicad battery charger and cell rejuvenator, a mains frequency monitor, an inrush current limiter, a high-power PIN diode antenna switch, crystal oscillators, an audio notch filter, audio amplifiers, 455kHz, 10.7MHz and 21.4MHz markers, a variable voltage bench power supply unit, a very low power transmitter for 1.3GHz to assist in aligning a 23cm converter, and much, much more.

Throughout the book, circuits are presented in an easy to understand fashion and many can be inter-connected to make a more complex item if so desired by the reader. If you are interested in home construction this book provides simple circuits and advice for the beginner with more complex circuits for the more experienced.

© RSGB 2006, ISBN 1-905086-20-2 size 240x174mm 208 pages

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Pic Basics

By Cliff Powlesland, G8CQZ

The PIC series of microcomputer chips are one of the most useful innovations for anyone interested in home construction of electronic devices. PIC Basics is a straightforward guide to the use and programming of the PIC and is aimed at those with little or no experience in programming computers.

The reader is taken from "What is a PIC?" with basic descriptions and discussions of programming languages and techniques. Then the book goes on to describe PIC processors in much more detail, right down to register level. This isn't as daunting as it seems - the author manages to keep a potentially baffling section at a very readable level. The following chapter treats the various PICs built-in peripherals in a similarly approachable manner.

There are also chapters on the various compilers and hardware programming techniques and details of projects you can make. The projects are quite diverse, but are generally shack-friendly. They include a Morse key, an automatic Morse generator, a Morse decoder with LCD display, two-tone audio generator, 30MHz frequency counter, digital voltmeter, and a PC-based audio recorder which uses a PIC as the front end. The book provides all the steps needed to put together these projects along with full listings of what is needed for each project.

There are a large number of PIC devices available, each with differing characteristics and PIC Basics contains some hints on how to choose and use the right PIC for your own project, and where to get additional information to turn your ideas into a reality.

This book provides a great introduction to PICs, both in terms of the hardware and the programming techniques which can be employed.

© RSGB 2006, ISBN 1-905086-18-0 size 240x174mm 208 pages

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22 Radio & Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius
By Tom Petruzzellis

Using easy to find parts and tools 22 Radio and Receiver Projects - for the Evil Genius provides all you need to build and enjoy a wide range of radio receivers.

This book provided instructions and plans for 22 projects covering a wide range of frequencies including VLF, ULF, 80/40 Metres, 6/2 Metres, VHF and many others. There are AM, FM, CW projects along with Air Band and Radio Telescope receivers. You will also find full details of a Lightning Storm Monitor, Magnetometer and Aurora monitor. Details are provided of how to apply construction techniques, identify the parts you need and much more.

22 Radio and Receiver Projects - for the Evil Genius, provides over 300 pages of diagrams and information. From the simple crystal set to the most complex project everyone interested in constructing radio receivers will find something here.

Size 215x275mm, 304 pages ISBN 9780-0714-8929-4

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Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius

By Bob Iannini

This extraordinary book contains everything the hobbyist needs to build more than 28 inexpensive "evil genius" electronic devices. Each project contains a detailed list of materials, sources for obtaining parts, schematics, documentation, and instructions for assembly. Projects contain briefings on mathematical theory, along with simple explanations of operation. There are also details of various methods of acceleration, power conditioning, energy source, magnetism, and electro-kinetics. Far from being daunting most of the projects are well within the scope of the competent home constructor.

Projects include Lasers, Tesla Coils, ultrasonic microphone, body heat detector, lightning bolt generator, infrared viewer and a "Star Wars" plasma light sabre. There are also fascinating projects such as "See in the dark", electronic can crushers and Ion Ray Guns.

"A thoroughly recommended book -- the projects are inexpensive, yet truly make an impression on the serious electronics tinkerer and the mechanical hobbyist"

Published by McGraw-Hill, Size 215x274mm, 250 pages, ISBN 0-07-142609-4

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More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius

By Bob Iannini

Folowing on from the extraordinary book "Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius" this companion title contains everything the hobbyist needs to build more than 40 new "evil genius" electronic devices. Each project contains a detailed list of materials, sources for obtaining parts, schematics, documentation, and instructions for assembly. Projects contain briefings on mathematical theory, along with simple explanations of operation. There are also details of various methods of acceleration, power conditioning, energy source, magnetism, and electro-kinetics.

Projects Include Building: * Lasers * Magnetic cannons * Dog bark controlling devices * Electronic ventriloquists * Light saber recycling stand * Automotive neon * Sonic insect repellents * Earthquake detector * Ozone water treating device * Snooper phones

Far from being daunting most of the projects are well within the scope of the competent home constructor.

Published by McGraw-Hill, Size 215x274mm, 250 pages, ISBN 0-07-142609-4

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Amateur Radio Essentials

Edited By George Brown, M5ACN

This is a book for everyone, beginner and old hand alike, who is interested in amateur radio. Amateur Radio Essentials aims to answer frequently-asked questions that the editor has fielded on the telephone while working for the RSGB.

The subject matter covers everything from Rho to Radiation Resistance, from Filtering to Fractal Aerials, and from Solar Indices to Spurious Signals. The content is divided into six broad sections covering a huge range of amateur radio material. Beginners can find basic information about most of the things that matter in amateur radio, whilst old hands can find data that other textbooks often don't include.

Edited from articles originally published in the RSGB house journal, RadCom, this is a reference book and guide to the FAQs of amateur radio. It is unmatched in its scope and relevance.

© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 240x174mm, 288 pages, ISBN 1-905086-12-1

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Emergency Power for Radio Communications

by Michael Bryce, WB8VGE

When all else fails...how will you communicate?

With Emergency Power for Radio Communications, you will explore the various means of electric power generation from charging batteries, to keeping the lights on. This book covers the foundation of any communications installation--the power source. Use this book to plan ways to stay on the air when weather or other reasons cause a short-term or long-term power outage. Find ways to reach beyond the commercial power grid. Identify methods for alternative power generation that will work best in your particular situation, perhaps taking advantage of possibilities already on hand. The contents of this are wide ranging and cover generators such as solar, gas, wind and water through to batteries, inverters, safety and emergency practices.
© 2005. Published by ARRL, 164 pages 275x210mm - ISBN: 0-87259-953-1

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25 Years of Hart Reviews

by Peter Hart, G3SJX

25 years of Hart Reviews is a collection of every single review Peter Hart, G3SJX has published in RadCom from 1979-2004. RadCom's leading equipment reviewer has covered some of the most significant changes to radio technology in the last 25 years. Peter has covered the first amateur radio equipment to include microcontrollers which, in turn, made possible the single tuning knob digital frequency synthesiser and the ability to make stable oscillators at VHF. This made viable the up-conversion broadband superhet architecture which forms the basis of virtually all successive designs up until the present day. Nearly 100 equipment reviews are included in this book and cover every conceivable type of transceiver, including a variety of antennas and amplifiers as well. This book is not only a fascinating view of 25 years of amateur radio equipment but is a valuable guide to the new and second hand buyer of equipment.

RSGB, paperback, 210 by 297 mm, 264 pages. ISBN: 1-905086-10-5

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Technical Topics Scrapbook - All 50 Years

By Pat Hawker, G3VA

For 50 years Pat Hawker MBE, G3VA has written his hugely popular Technical Topics column in RadCom. Technical Topics Scrapbook -50 Years brings together the whole 50 years of Technical Topics as a data CD along with the fifth and final compilation book of the column covering the years 2005 to 2008.

Technical Topics Scrapbook -50 Years includes all the words, pictures and line drawings from column produced presented exactly as they first appeared. The CD contains easy to use PDF copies of the pages arranged in annual collections from 1958 to 2008. Whilst the book reproduces the pages from the years 2005-2008 in the popular scrapbook format. This set draws together Pat Hawker's blend of clippings and contributed material, linked by his own unique commentary, enriched by a lifetime of fascination for the technical aspects of radio.

This CD and book set provides a fascinating insight into the development of radio and amateur radio in particular. Technical Topics Scrapbook -50 Years is also an invaluable collection of experimental antennas, circuit ideas and radio lore for everyone keen on radio and electronics. If you are interested in Pat Hawker and Technical Topics, this book and CD set is a must have and the definitive collection

ISBN 9781-9050-8639-9
Size 210x297mm, 176 pages plus CD

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Technical Topics Scrapbook 2000-2004

By Pat Hawker, G3VA

The forth compilation of the pages of "Technical Topics" articles by Pat Hawker, G3VA covering the years 2000 to 2004. This book includes all the words, pictures and line drawings from the most popular column in RadCom. Pat Hawkers blend of clippings from other publications and contributed material is linked by his own unique commentary, enriched by a lifetime of fascination for the technical aspects of radio, both professionally and as a radio amateur.

The pages are presented exactly as they appeared in RadCom and an index has been added for your convince. This invaluable collection of experimental ideas, circuit ideas and radio lore is a must for anyone keen on radio and electronics.

1st Edn, 2005, RSGB, paperback, 271 by 210 mm, 264 pages. ISBN: 1-905-08605-9

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Technical Topics Scrapbook 1995-1999
by Pat Hawker, G3VA

This is the third compilation of 'Technical Topics' articles, produced by popular demand. 'Technical Topics' is by far the most successful regular column in the RSGB's journal RadCom and we are pleased to be able to present the article's pages in this handy book, together with a new index.

1998 saw the 40th anniversary of the column, written since 1958 by Pat Hawker, G3VA. Pat continues to make 'Technical Topics' a fascinating collection of circuit ideas, antenna lore, component news and scientific discussion, all at the most practical level.

There can be few radio amateurs who have not used a circuit or idea from 'Technical Topics', or who have not learned from the wealth of information available in these pages.

If you have an interest in radio and electronics, you will find this book a fascinating read.

1st Edn, 2000, RSGB, paperback, 297 x 210mm (A4 portrait), 314 pages. ISBN: 1-872309-61-3

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Technical Topics Scrapbook 1990-1994
by Pat Hawker, G3VA

This second compilation of the pages of Technical Topics covers the five years from 1990 to 1994. It includes all the words, pictures and line drawings from the most popular column in the RSGB’s magazine RadCom. Pat Hawker’s blend of clippings from other publications and contributed material is linked by his own unique commentary, enriched by a lifetime of being interested in the technical aspects of radio, both professionally and as a radio amateur.

The pages are presented exactly as they appeared in RadCom, but an overall index has been added. This invaluable collection of experimental antennas, circuit ideas and radio lore is a must for anyone keen on radio and electronics.

1st Edn, 1999, RSGB, paperback, 297 x 210mm (A4 portrait), 314 pages. ISBN: 1-872309-51-8

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Technical Topics Scrapbook 1985-1989
by Pat Hawker, G3VA

A collection of all of the very popular Technical Topics articles by Pat Hawker, G3VA, published in Radio Communication magazine during the years 1985 to 1989. Pat has produced a wealth of ideas, modifications, and tips for the radio amateur for many years, and this book contains a sample of his contribution to amateur radio in the most popular RadCom column of all time. This book could well provide that vital 'spark' for your next project!

1st Edn, 1993, RSGB, paperback, 271 by 210 mm, 346 pages.

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1940s Amateur Radio Special Edition

6 Book Set
Shortly after WWII the RSGB produced a hugely popular series of booklets detailing various aspects of amateur radio. This series of books published in 1947 - 1949 covered amateur radio as it was then. The RSGB is now re-issuing these booklets, in their original form as a special edition. Each book is a gem being an historical encapsulation of electronics as it was and what radio amateurs were doing with it. The set contains 6 booklets with a nearly 450 pages of fascinating material. Not only is this collection a historical master class in amateur radio, it provides an ideal understanding of the way the past has shaped the direction of current technology.
Books include:
VHF Technique - Propagation of VHF waves; VHF aerial systems; VHF transmitters; VHF receivers; VHF measurements; Frequency modulation. 96 pages
Transmitter Interference - Cooperation and goodwill; Interference to medium-wave broadcast reception; Interference curable at the transmitter; Interference curable at the receiver; Interference to television. 32 pages
Valve Technique - General considerations governing valve operation; Voltage amplifiers; Audio frequency power amplifiers; Radio frequency power amplifiers, frequency multipliers and oscillators; Detectors; Frequency changers; Power rectifiers; Special applications; Noise generated in valve amplifiers; Valves for VHF. 104 pages
Receivers - Fundamental principles; Principles of receiver design; Tuning circuits; Straight receivers; Superheterodyne receivers; Frequency-modulation receivers; Construction; Power supplies; Fault-finding, adjustments and calibration. 96 pages
Microwave Technique - Introduction to microwaves; Circuit elements - tuned circuits and cavity resonators; Circuit elements - waveguides; Circuit elements - valves; Transmitters and receivers; Aerials; Measurements. 68 pages
Simple Transmitting Equipment - Fundamentals; Aerials; Simple transmitters; Five-band 25-watt transmitter; Simple VFO circuit; Crystal-controlled frequency sub-standard. 52 pages

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© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 184x120mm ISBN 1-905086-14-8

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RF Amplifier Classics

This great book includes two-dozen projects and articles from the pages of QST and QEX, published between 1980 and 2003. There are amps for HF, MF, VHF and microwave. These are high quality works from respected authors such as Gary Breed, K9AY; Jerry Pittenger, K8RA; Bill Sabin, W0IYH; Al Ward, W5LUA; Dave Meacham, W6EMD and others.

Use this book to shorten your discovery work, find practical designs and construction details for classic valve and solid-state amplifiers at power levels from 5 W to 1.5 kW. Build safe and reliable amplifiers whilst producing loud and clean signals

176 pages. © ARRL 2004-2005.
ISBN: 0-87259-931-0

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Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur 17th Edition

-- Looking for a new way...a better way...or another way?

QST‘s popular column, Hints & Kinks, brings together the best of Amateur Radio tips and techniques--antennas, weekend projects, shack accessories and operating. This 17th edition of Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur includes all of those contributions published from 2003 and 2004 QSTs. In addition, you’ll find articles included from the columns The Doctor is IN and Hands-On Radio. Use these items to learn more about a new mode, or to find your next construction project!

Contents

* Equipment Tips and Mods
* Batteries and Other Power Sources
* Mobile and Portable Stations
* Software and Computers
* Troubleshooting / Test Gear
* Restoration
* Construction / Maintenance
* Antenna Systems
* Operating
* Around the Shack
* Interference (RFI / EMI)
* Hands-On Radio by N0AX--NEW FEATURE!
* Units of Measure and Equivalents
* Schematic Symbols
Plus more emphasis on mobile and portable stations
Plus an updated list of abbreviations

160 pages. © 2004, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. ISBN: 0-87259-936-1

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Experimental Methods in RF Design

by Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, Rick Campbell, KK7B, and Bob Larkin, W7PUA

Immerse yourself in the communications experience by building equipment that contributes to understanding basic concepts and circuits.

Explore wide dynamic range, low distortion radio equipment, the use of direct conversion and phasing methods, and digital signal processing. Use the models and discussion to design, build and measure equipment at both the circuit and the system level. Laced with new unpublished projects and illustrated with CW and SSB gear.

Contents:
* Basic Investigations in Electronics
* Chapters on Amplifiers, Filters, Oscillators, and Mixers
* Superheterodyne Transmitters and Receivers
* Measurement Equipment
* Direct Conversion Receivers
* Phasing Receivers and Transmitters
* DSP Components
* DSP Applications in Communications
* Field Operation, Portable Gear, and Integrated Stations

This work is successor to the widely popular Solid-State Design for the Radio Amateur, published in 1977.

CD-ROM included with design software, listings for DSP firmware, and supplementary articles.

512 pages. © 2003, published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). ISBN: 0-87259-879-9

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The ARRL Image Communications Handbook

by Dr. Ralph E. Taggart, WB8DQT
Explore the possibilities of using Amateur Radio to see and talk with other hams! With home computers, widely available software, and gear many hams already own, it's easier than ever to enjoy the imaging modes: Narrow-Band Television (NBTV), Amateur Television (ATV), Slow-Scan Television (SSTV), and Weather Satellite Imaging (WEFAX).

Book includes CD-ROM with software utilities.
Softcover. © 2002. Published by the American Radio Relay League. ISBN: 0-87259-861-6

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Power Supply Cookbook - Half Price

By Marty Brown

The Power Supply Cookbook, Second Edition provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step design framework for a wide variety of power supplies. With this book, anyone with a basic knowledge of electronics can create a very complicated power supply design in less than one day. With the common industry design approaches presented in each section, this unique book allows the reader to design linear, switching, and quasi-resonant switching power supplies in an organized fashion. Formerly complicated design topics such as magnetics, feedback loop compensation design, and EMI/RFI control are all described in simple language and design steps. This book also details easy-to-modify design examples that provide the reader with a design template useful for creating a variety of power supplies.

ISBN: 075067329X Paperback 336 pages

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Digital Modes for all Occasions

By Murray Greenman, ZL1BPU

This is the book for every person who is interested in Amateur Radio Digital Modes, as it is simply the most complete book yet written on this subject.

Written by a leading expert on digital modes this book describes serial transmission and various data and error correction techniques. It explains the differences between a bit, a byte and a symbol, the baud and BPS, Baudot and ITA2. The history of digital modes is covered along with reviews all the important modes and tools available for PC sound card. The book also describes the performance of each mode under different propagation conditions, explains what these conditions are, and how to manage them.

As well as over 100 excellent illustrations, there are extensive appendices of technical information. These include precise and carefully illustrated details of how to set up the computer and sound card for digital modes. Glossaries of digi-mode terms and an extensive reference section of books, papers, software and web sites related to digital modes.

With this book you will be able to:
· Set up your computer effortlessly, using hints to avoiding all the pitfalls
· Learn how to connect the computer and radio together safely and simply
· Learn where to find all the software you need, at no cost
· Operate exciting real-time QSOs, working across town or around the world
· Learn which modes to use, which are best for certain conditions
· Operate visual modes, such as Hellschreiber, FAX and SSTV

Written for the average radio amateur through to the seasoned digital mode expert, this book is a must for everyone!

2002 Edition, RSGB, paperback, 208 pages, size 240x174mm ISBN 1-872309-82-8

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Digital Signal Processing Technology

The Essentials of the Communications Revolution
by Doug Smith, KF6DX

A complete, readable presentation on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in communications technology. The work is sufficiently analytical for those skilled in math to fully understand DSP and its applications, while simultaneously affording those less mathematically inclined an understandable picture of this exciting technology. Presented from an engineering perspective, the material achieves a balance between theory and practice.

Smith gives a complete discussion of contemporary DSP technology, with special emphasis on applications of DSP in communications.

Contents:
* Introduction to DSP * Digital Sampling * Computer Representations of Data * Digital Filtering * Analytic Signals and modulation * Digital Coding Systems for Speech * Direct Digital Synthesis * Interference Reduction * Digital Transceiver Architectures * Hardware for Embedded DSP Systems * DSP System Software * Advanced Topics in DSP *and much more...

© 2001. Published by the ARRL - ISBN: 0-87259-819-5

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RSGB Technical Compendium

For the first time, we have collected all of the technical material from a whole year’s RadCom and published it in a single volume. The RSGB Technical Compendium includes:

* All of the technical features from the 1999 RadComs
* Every page of "Technical Topics"
* Every page of "In Practice"
* Every "Eurotek"
* All the technical information from "Down to Earth"

That’s nearly 300 pages of construction, technical innovation and practical advice. Throw away those old dog-eared RadComs and get your copy of this neat book.

2000, RSGB,paperback 297 by 210 mm, 320 pages. ISBN 1-872309-71-2

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Introduction to Radio Frequency Design

Introduction to Radio Frequency Design, by Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, presents a treatment of the fundamental methods of radio frequency design using mathematics as needed to develop intuition for RF circuits and systems. He emphasizes application of simple circuit models whenever possible and prepares you to actually design HF, VHF and UHF equipment. 1st ARRL edition, ©1994, 400 pages

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