Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD, is the creator of EchoLink and one of the top experts in Amateur Radio Voice Over Internet Protocol. He is a member of the American Radio Relay League.

Second edition. © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Quick access to utilities, applications and information:

The content on this CD-ROM is divided into folders which contain software for a variety of ham radio applications. You'll also find programs for APRS, packet radio and satellite tracking. Plus, handy software tools for calculating transmission line loss, creating custom DSP audio filters, and more. Bonus files include ARRL screensavers, audio samples, video files, and PowerPoint presentations.

Minimum System Requirements: A 400 MHz Pentium PC with 256 MBytes of RAM and Microsoft^® Windows^® XP or Windows Vista. (Note: The included CWDecoder application will not function under 64-bit versions of Windows XP, or on Windows Vista.) A sound card is required to listen to sound samples or use the sound-card-based digital communication software. Includes the free Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® viewer. Please note that ARRL does not support the software in this collection. For support questions, please contact the program authors directly.

CD-ROM. © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Celebrating 45 Years of the IOTA (Islands on the Air)

Special Feature: Take a look back at the last 45 years of IOTA. Plus, everything you need to enjoy collecting or operating from islands for this popular worldwide program!

The 45th Anniversary Edition of the IOTA Directory is your essential guide to participating in the Islands on the Air (IOTA) award program. Fully updated, it provides the complete, official listing of IOTA islands available, with the many recent changes. It inculdes details of the award rules, the IOTA contest, the IOTA honor roll, and fascinating reports of IOTA operations. A must-have for every island chaser!

128 pages. ©, 2009, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

A guide to the magic band! Six Meters is known to radio amateurs as the “Magic Band”. One minute there may be no propagation at all and the next the band is full of big signals. This book, written by a well known DXer and 6 meter enthusiast, is the ideal guide to this growing band. It provides a precise introduction for operators who have yet to experience the band, and is the perfect reference for regulars eagerly awaiting the return of the sunspots.

Includes:

176 pages. © 2009, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Experience the excitement of D-STAR!

Using easy to understand explanations and illustrations, this book is an ideal resource for discovering the full range of operating modes and opportunities available to D-STAR users. You'll learn the background information and radio programming procedures needed to route calls to remote repeaters and reflectors. Includes detailed how-to information for digital text messaging, file transfers and DV Dongle operation. A must-have for both beginning and experienced D-STAR users!

Also available:
ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook
Nifty E-Z Guide to PSK31 Operation

104 pages. © 2009, by Nifty Ham Accessories

Show off your support for ARRL Field Day with official T-shirts, pins, hats and more!.

The T-shirts and pins are a great way to recognize your involvement in this popular, annual operating event. Distinctive pins are also available to help identify GOTA (GET ON THE AIR) operators. Make sure you have these attractive keepsakes in time for Field Day!

Clubs, order early! Collect orders from members, and place a single order (only $12 shipping within the US for T-shirt orders over $75).

How to order: select items to place in your "shopping basket." You can enter quantities during Check Out.

2009 Field Day T-Shirts--$12.95/ea
Soft, heavy weight cotton. Hunter Green (unisex sizes).

Complete your collection!
These Field Day pins from previous years are available for ordering.

Also available: 24 Hour Digital Clock Kit

©, 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

With TravelPlus for Repeaters™, you have the power of The ARRL Repeater Directory^® on your COMPUTER!

Make TravelPlus for Repeaters™ your traveling companion, and you’ll never be alone on the road. Locate ham radio repeaters along US and Canadian travel routes using this map-based software. Fast. Powerful. Flexible. Convenient.

Feature-Packed CD-ROM:

BONUS OFFER!
Get a FREE ARRL Repeater Directory (pocket-sized) when you purchase TravelPlus for Repeaters now through May 31, 2009. Valid on retail orders from ARRL, only.

Minimum System Requirements: Pentium computer or comparable processor, Microsoft Windows™ XP or Vista , and a CD-ROM drive. 16 MB of RAM (32 MB or more recommended). Hard disk with at least 50 MB free (run from CD-ROM) or 260 MB free (run from hard drive). 640 x 480, High Color (16 bit) graphics supported.

Also Available:
TravelPlus Upgrade for previous customers
The ARRL Repeater Directory (Pocket-sized)
The ARRL Repeater Directory (Desktop Edition)

*Cable and adapter purchased separately (not supplied with TravelPlus)
Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc.

TravelPlus for Repeaters CD-ROM. 2009-2010 edition, version 13.0. © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

The official source of DXCC information! Record the DXCC Entities you've worked and QSLed! This new edition includes a complete listing of DX Century Club rules including the latest changes and clarifications. It includes the current entity list, deleted entities, and recent DXCC Entity additions. Also included: a prefix cross-reference, the list of international call sign series, and much more. Descriptions of all DXCC awards are covered, and information about how to get numerous DXCC items, such as pins and plaques. This is a "must have" for every DXer.

May 2009 edition. © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Find Repeaters FASTER!
Make ARRL your guide while you're on-the-go!

• Handy indexing tabs on the cover
• Easy-to-read listings
• Key to "Repeater Notes" located right up front
• Icons to identify "Open" or limited access repeater systems.
• ALWAYS UPDATED with the latest listings each year!

Choose the easy-to-read Desktop Edition, or the traditional Pocket-sized book...or BOTH!
Over 21,500 listings for VHF/UHF repeaters across the US and Canada.

Includes:

• Repeater operating practices, repeater lingo and hints for newly licensed hams
• Frequency Coordinator contact information
• D-Star and APCO 25 repeaters
• Using CTCSS tones and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)
• VHF/UHF Band Plans and 2-meter channel-spacing map
• Tips for handling interference
• IRLP, WIRES-II, and Echolink® (Internet linked) nodes
• Emergency Message Handling procedures
• Transceiver Memory Log

Also Available:
The ARRL Repeater Directory (Pocket-sized)
TravelPlus for Repeaters CD-ROM

Desktop edition (6 x 9 inches). © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Completely updated by the authors!
--Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, Rick Campbell, KK7B, and Bob Larkin, W7PUA

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:

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. Revised first edition. © 2003-2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

The Cub uses Surface Mount Technology (SMT) to achieve big performance in a pocket-sized package. The kit has all SMT parts mounted and soldered. You just insert and solder the through-hole parts such as the connectors, inductors and trimmer caps/pots.

The Cub is portable: set it up anywhere, and tuck it out of the way when it's not in use!

Also available: ARRL's Low Power Communications with 40-meter CW Cub Transceiver Kit

Edgar Harrison was born in South Wales on St David's Day in 1915. He was a senior colleague of Geoffrey Pidgeon in MI6 (Section VIII) and he had the most extraordinary adventures in World War II. He was in Norway at the time the Germans invaded from where he had to beat a hasty retreat, and was in Brussels during the Blitzkrieg before escaping back to England via Dunkirk. While stationed in Greece the Nazis launched an overwhelming attack. He made his escape via Kalamata in a rowing boat before being rescued by a British destroyer, MS Kandahar. He was landed in Crete where he handled the Ultra traffic during the invasion by the Germans, and later evacuated to Cairo where he spent time recuperating from the wounds sustained in Greece during the retreat to Kalamata.

During all this and more he was, on five occasions, the MI6 wireless operator assigned to Winston Churchill at meetings with Allied leaders. After the war Edgar became the Principal Signals Officer of the Foreign Office - not bad for a boy who joined the Royal Corps of Signals as a boy apprentice in 1929 – at the age of just 14.

Also available: The Secret Wireless War: The Story of MI6 Communications 1939-1945

© 2008, By Geoffrey Pidgeon. 232 pages, high-quality paper, paperback. Published by Arundel Books. ARRL is the exclusive US distributor.

By Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR

Basic Antennas is a comprehensive introduction to antennas--basic concepts, practical designs, and details of easy-to-build antennas. You’ll learn how to make antennas that really work! This book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in The ARRL Antenna Book.

Includes:

Also available:

First edition. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Also available: ARES Patch--black and gold

SPECIAL OFFER! Only $21.20 (regular $24.95 -- save 15%)
Offer expires July 6, 2009. Valid on retail orders from ARRL, only.

Put yourself at Mission Control!

The ARRL Satellite Handbook brings the thrill of satellite communications within your reach. Filled with understandable descriptions and illustrations, this book includes all the tools you need to participate in this exciting field. It's designed to give a broad introduction to the subject, while providing the practical fundamentals you need to explore, track and operate ham radio satellites on your own.

Contents:

Also available: NOVA for Windows

First edition. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Softcover. Includes book and CD-ROM.
ARRL Order No. 0261 (ISBN 0-87259-139-5) $44.95
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Hardcover. Includes book and CD-ROM.
ARRL Order No. 0292 (ISBN 0-87259-140-9) $59.95
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Must-Have
For the radio amateur…
For the technician and engineer…
For the newcomer…

This 86th edition of The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications stays ahead of the pack—taking its place as the most comprehensive source of applied electronics and communications know-how. First published in 1926, The Handbook has served generations of radio amateurs, professionals and students. This authoritative book features the most current material on the state-of-the-art:

Principles of electronics—including basic theory, components, analog and digital circuit construction.
Radio communication fundamentals and design—including modes and systems, filters, EMI, digital signal processing and software radio design, and RF power amplifiers.
Real-world applications and operating—including practical projects, station setup, antennas, transmission lines, and methods for testing and troubleshooting.
References—filled with hundreds of detailed tables, illustrations and photos. You will turn to The Handbook again and again!

CD-ROM Included! The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files.

Brand-new material:
Updated amateur satellite content, including details for today’s fleet of operational satellites.
Updated versions of accessory software on the CD-ROM.
New Projects:

Softcover. Includes book and CD-ROM.
ARRL Order No. 0261 (ISBN 0-87259-139-5) $44.95
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Hardcover. Includes book and CD-ROM.
ARRL Order No. 0292 (ISBN 0-87259-140-9) $59.95
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HamTestOnline™ is Web-based online training for the Amateur Radio written exams. The Technician Class Edition covers all questions and study materials for the Technician exam for a period of 2 years:

Order Now, and we'll ship your 2-year website subscription, instructions and subscription code.

Also available:
HamTestOnline General Class Edition
HamTestOnline Extra Class Edition

HamTestOnline. © 2001-2009, J. Cunningham & Assoc.

by Lamont Blake and Maurice W. Long

Antennas Third Edition is a professional level, introductory text on antenna principles, concept design, performance analysis, and measurements. It's especially suitable for radio amateurs and non-specialist electrical engineers looking to expand their knowledge in the basics of antenna functioning and design. Includes a brand new chapter on Electronically Steered Arrays, important for understanding the advances in digital technology as they apply to high-speed electronics and applications in radar and communications today.

Contents:

CD-ROM Included! CD-ROM features computer computations using Mathcad® software, which can be read and used by persons without prior computer programming knowledge.

Hardcover. 524 pages. © 2009, by SciTech Publishing.

Communications Par-Excellence!
An Exciting Glimpse at an American Corporate Success Story

Ten Tec's vision was to become a leader in Amateur Radio, radio communications, and manufacturing. This book details the first 40 years of their journey. You'll discover their evolutionary development as they strived to become a leader in the world of communications.

• Founder Al Kahn's childhood and interest in communications and sound systems Ten-Tec's connection to Electro-Voice
• Small incremental developments that have led to evolutionary changes in manufacturing
• The development of digital communications
• The human element within the corporation
• The company's high standards of service and quality

Hardcover. 132 pages. © 2008, published by Springflower Publishing.

by Joe Veras, K9OCO

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Many consider 1930 to 1980 as the “golden age” of American radio technology. It was a time of extraordinary innovation driven by a rare breed of pioneering engineers and entrepreneurs. This 50-year span saw the introduction of receivers, transmitters and transceivers that would become famous throughout the world. They became the treasured favorites of Amateur Radio operators, soldiers and professionals.

50 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation takes you on a guided tour of more than 400 of these legendary radios, lovingly restored by their owners and gorgeously photographed by Joe Veras, K9OCO. Each photo includes a brief description along with the year the radio was introduced and its selling price at that time. Many of the radios are quite rare; this may be the only place you will ever see them! Others are sure to bring fond memories of equipment you may have owned yourself.

Hardcover. 128 pages. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

"There never was, in the whole history of wireless, a bigger role for the amateur wireless enthusiast."--author Geoffrey Pidgeon

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Possibly the most important UK wireless traffic in World War II was handled by a unit formed in 1938 as part of the communications division of Britain's Secret Intelligence Services (SIS). The Secret Wireless War offers a history of the SIS, its growing use of wireless in the 1930's, its involvement in the dissemination by wireless of Enigma (Ultra) intelligence, and a whole range of secret uses of wireless as part of the successful prosecution of the war.

The Secret Wireless War documents the personal tales of those who were part of this most secret of units, and events that helped to win the war: secret agents abroad, wireless operators handling "Ultra" and agent's traffic, wireless engineers, interceptors, and administrators; the story of Churchill's personal wireless operator; a fleet of 70+ Packard motor cars and converted Dodge ambulances used as mobile wireless stations; and hams listening to the Abwehr (German secret service) and the Gestapo.

This is an extraordinary story that includes hams among those patriots that undoubtedly helped the allied war effort.

© 2008, By Geoffrey Pidgeon. 194 illustrations including pictures of secret agent's wireless sets! 422 pages, high-quality paper, paperback. Published by Arundel Books. ARRL is the exclusive US distributor.

Learn how to setup your station for PSK operation. Using the very popular DigiPan software as a basis, a simple approach is utilized for configuring your interface hardware, software and computer system. Separate chapters are devoted to the installation and setup of three different PC-to-radio interfaces. You'll also explore the pros and cons of building a home-brew interface or purchasing several types of commercial interfaces.

This book is designed to help you get PSK31 up and running quickly and easily. Light on theory, it concentrates on the practical issues of getting things connected and making PSK31 QSOs. With this step-by-step guide you'll experience the fun of PSK!

70 pages. © 2008, by Nifty Ham Accessories

Digital Communication Systems Using SystemVue is designed for technicians, professionals, and students with a basic knowledge in analog communications, looking to acquaint themselves with modern digital communications in the SystemVue simulation environment. An extensive discussion of the precepts of digital communications is coupled with simulation models and observed results. With clear and concise descriptions this is an essential guide for anyone wishing to understand digital communication systems through simulations using SystemVue.

Contents:

CD-ROM Included!
The Textbook Edition of the SystemVue software allows you to view block diagrams of digital communication systems on your computer screen and to analyze performance. The application software executes the simulation models in the text.

365 pages. © 2006, by Charles River Media.

Discover what can be achieved on the VHF, UHF, and microwave bands!

Antennas for VHF and Above includes all the details you need for understanding and experimenting with antennas. It provides the basic theory and constructional details for many antenna designs: dipoles, Yagis, verticals, log-periodic antennas, and parabolic reflectors. Details covering measurements and installation techniques are included.

144 pages. © 2008, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Written by a well-known antenna expert, you'll learn what makes an effective HF antenna, how to build one, and how to measure its performance. This book uses real places, so you'll be able to obtain optimum performance at any location!

Includes:

224 pages. © 2008, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Published since 1920. More than 1,600,000 licensed radio amateurs! Includes United States and International call sign listings covering more than 250 countries, islands and dependencies.

Summer 2009 edition. © 2009, by Radio Amateur Callbook

This book provides an introduction to modern methods of discrete-time and discrete-frequency signal analysis and design, which are rapidly becoming an important approach in electronics projects. It helps experimenters, radio engineers and students to move beyond traditional continuous-signal pencil-and-paper methods.

Designed for classroom learning as well as individual at-home study, the book employs undergraduate-level mathematics. It's written in an easy-to-follow, conversational style, with occasional re-examination and reinforcement of important basic concepts.

Contents:

CD-ROM Included!
The book’s CD ROM provides a complete, unabridged copy of the world-famous and very sophisticated Mathcad Program, version 14.0, which has no time limitation for its use. The book includes many complete and fully explained examples, using Mathcad’s Worksheets and excellent graph-plotting capabilities. This software will be permanently available to the owner for a very wide range of applied-math calculations.

See supplemental material and corrections to Discrete-Signal Analysis and Design.

Hardcover book with CD-ROM. 174 pages. © 2008, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Mini-Manuals
Mini-Manuals are fully laminated and spiral bound booklets, 4.5 x 8 inches, providing simplified step-by-step set-up instructions for all your radio’s features. Easy to read and color-coded to quickly find the information you need. These short-form pocket guides are smaller, more durable and easier to use than manuals normally supplied with a radio.

Kenwood:

Pocket Reference Cards
HT Pocket Reference Radio Cards are professional quality three-page foldout cheat sheets the size of a credit card. They are easy to use and convenient for carrying in a wallet or purse.

Kenwood:

Easy Guide Series

• QST The official membership journal of ARRL
• NCJ National Contest Journal
• QEX Forum for Communications Experimenters

SEARCH the full text of every article by entering titles, call signs, names--almost any word.
SEE every word, photo (including color images), drawing and table in technical and general-interest features, columns and product reviews, plus all advertisements.
PRINT what you see, or copy it into other applications.

New 2008 Edition-only $24.95!

Additional sets....$19.95 each:

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