Thousands of Propagation Tables
Propagation forecasts for more than 170 QTHs around the world for all portions of the solar cycle are included on the CD-ROM (PDF format for Adobe Acrobat Reader).

CD-ROM System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98 or later for PCs. Publication PDF files can be view on any Apple Macintosh computer that has Preview or Adobe Reader ver. 7 or 8 loaded. Additional software utilities are included, for Windows and DOS only.

Also available: The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications

Softcover book with CD-ROM. Twenty-first edition. © 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

There are two kinds of hams: Those who don't have interference problems and those who get on the air!

ARRL's team of experts have compiled the best advice available on every type of radio frequency interference (RFI), from automotive to television, from computers to DVD players, from audio equipment to telephones. This second edition also includes resources for tackling power line noise, cable television interference, and RFI solutions for other electrical devices. If it's a device that can be affected by interference, including your radio receiver, you'll find practical cures in this book.

Second edition. © 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

© 1997, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This publication is more than a book of illustrations. It is a tribute to a legend, a man who created more than 1500 pieces of art for QST. The work of Philip "Gil" Gildersleeve, W1CJD, became a tradition. In tribute to this talented, creative and devoted artist and ham, the ARRL presents in this book a reprint of a portion of the best of his work.

About the Artist:
Philip "Gil" Gildersleeve, W1CJD, contributed over 1500 cartoons and drawings to QST and the ARRL for almost 40 years. Gil was an avid radio amateur, devoted family man and exceptionally active in the community. For several years he worked as a radio operator aboard merchant ships and later on was News Editor of the Middletown (CT) Press. Although Gil became a silent key in 1966 his characters live on. Still today, his conceptions remain alive in the minds of both old-timers and newcomers to Amateur Radio.

"This first edition collection of Gil's cartoons was introduced in 1986."

130 Pages. First edition, 2007 printing. © 1986-2007, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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.

In 1923, after learning Morse code and setting up his own Amateur Radio station, a twelve-year-old boy sends a message that leads to the rescue of a family stranded by a hurricane in Florida. Based on experiences of the author’s father, Robert J. Marx.

In this book, author/illustrator Lynne Barasch tells the story of one boy and how he became an Amateur Radio operator just for fun, but also got to use his skill for something more important.

© 2000 by Lynne Barasch. Frances Foster Books * Farrar, Straus and Giroux * New York

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, or student, this book will turn you on to real-world electronics. It quickly covers the essentials, and then focuses on the how-to instead of theory. It covers:

This book really connects with readers! With lots of photos and step-by-step explanations, this book will have you connecting electronic components in no time! In fact, it includes fun ideas for great projects you can build in 30 minutes or less. You’ll be amazed! Then you can tackle cool robot projects that will amaze your friends! (The book gives you lots to choose from.)

Students will find this a great reference and supplement to the typical dry, dull textbook. So whether you just want to bone up on electronics or want to get things hooked up, souped up, or fixed up,...whether you’re interested in ham radio, fixing old electronic equipment, understanding guitar fuzz amps, or tinkering with robots, Electronics For Dummies is your quick connection to the stuff you need to know.

Also available:
Ham Radio for Dummies
Two-Way Radios & Scanners for Dummies

After reading this book, you'll want Basic Radio.

432 pages. © 2005, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Shortly after WWII the Radio Society of Great Britain (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 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

Size 184x120mm. Published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Edited by Dr. George Brown, M5ACN

This book is a collection of over 50 of the very best articles published on antennas from around the world. The book is wide ranging and offers solutions to many problems experienced by the antenna enthusiast. The articles include antenna designs for most amateur bands. Stealthy and invisible antennas are covered alongside many interesting traditional designs. The book also benefits from two articles specially commissioned for inclusion here. The first, by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ, of the University of Surrey at Guildford, UK, entitled ‘The Truth About Loops’, gives an exhaustive account of the performance of the small loop. The second article is titled, 'A Brief Overview of the Performance of Wire Aerials in their Operating Environments’, from Jack Belrose, VE2CV.

Great care has been taken to ensure that there are antennas to cover the range from 136 kHz to 1.3 GHz, receiving and transmitting, fixed and mobile. Everyone interested in antenna design and construction will find something in this book.

Also available: Volume 2

256 pages. © 2003. Published jointly by The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

If you are interested in antennas this book is a goldmine of information and ideas on the subject. Pat Hawker has been writing his "Technical Topics" column in Radcom since 1958 and in this time has produced much excellent work. This book is a chronological collection of cuttings of Pat's words over the years. Hundreds of areas and subjects are covered and many good ideas are included. Carefully indexed, this book is not only a great reference but also a history of over 40 years of antenna design.

384 pages. © 2002, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Aimed at those who are interested in building equipment for the Amateur Radio microwave bands. Packed full of ideas from around the world, this book covers the subject with a variety of projects. The book has many contributors who have a wealth of experience in this area and they have produced many projects, design ideas, complete designs and modifications of commercial equipment. This title provides much useful information as to what can be achieved effectively and economically. Covers useful theory of designing microwave circuits and test equipment for the projects. The book includes chapters covering:

This is a must-have-book for all those who are already active on the microwave bands and those looking for interesting projects to embark on.

Also available: Microwave Projects 2

200 pages. © 2003, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB)

Get your FIRST ham radio license!

This is the most popular introduction to Amateur Radio! The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual is your ticket to joining the ranks of "ham" radio operators.

Use this book to discover the appeal of ham radio. The Amateur Radio Service offers a unique mix of technology, public service, convenience and fun. Some hams enjoy communicating across the country and around the globe, making new friends over the airwaves. Others like to build and experiment with electronics, experiencing cutting edge technologies. Some use their radios and skills during emergencies or disasters when all else fails. And, today's ham radio gear offers possibilities for getting started at any level. Your first radio station might be at home, in the car, or small enough to take with you on the go.

Use this book to study for your first license exam-you’ll be on the air in no time! Every page presents information you will need to pass the exam and become an effective operator. You'll cover small sections at a time:

• Welcome to Amateur Radio
• Radio and Electronics Fundamentals
• Operating Station Equipment
• Communicating with Other Hams
• Licensing Regulations
• Operating Regulations
• Radio Safety

At the end of the book, you'll find the entire Technician Question Pool--so you can be sure you're ready at exam time.
You'll turn to it again and again as you are getting started!

BONUS! Now including a guide for Choosing the Right Radio! This bonus guide is intended to help newcomers acquire their first radio. It allows you to make sense of common features and determine which ones are important to you.

See also supplemental material and corrections to the First Edition.

Also available:

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual with one-year ARRL membership. Includes monthly delivery of QST magazine.
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First edition, fifth printing. © 2006-2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Are you new to radio? This book will help you discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities. Get directions, talk to folks around town, or find out whether the fish are biting. Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Radio opens up a world of possibilities—literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities.

Already a licensed ham or scanner user? Learn about alternate types of radio, such as FRS or MURS--what are the rules, really? Here is the information you need on other radio services such as Aviation, Military, and Land Mobile. Put the wideband receive capabilities of your ham rigs to work! Not found in Amateur Radio, trunking radio systems can be quite mysterious, but this book shows you how to listen in using a scanner. You’ll also find lots of references to Web sites with frequency information for local businesses and government agencies.

Are you involved in emergency communications or in training emergency volunteers? This book will broaden your understanding of the radio services that are available to the emcomm responder. Volunteers can use the book as a training manual for radio use. The frequency lists and reference Web sites are invaluable for designing a communications plan.

Discover how to

About the author: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who’s been a licensed ham for 31 years. His ham radio call sign is N0AX. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, the monthly magazine for ham operators published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

384 pages. © 2005, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

For 50 years Pat Hawker, G3VA, has written the very popular "Technical Topics" column in RSGB's magazine RadCom. Technical Topics Scrapbook: All 50 Years brings together the entire 50 years of articles on CD-ROM, along with the fifth and final book compilation of the column covering the years 2005 to 2008. The book incorporates the articles from 2005 to 2008 in the popular scrapbook format. It includes all the words, pictures and line drawings as they appeared in the original column.

CD-ROM Included! The CD includes easy-to-use PDF copies of all the pages in the collection from 1958 to 2008. This CD and book set draws together Pat Hawker's blend of clippings from other publications and contributed material, linked by his own unique commentary, enriched by a lifetime of fascination for the technical aspects of radio.

Book with CD-ROM. 176 pages. © 2005-2008, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

At the radio...on the workbench...in the library

2010 ARRL Handbook. Includes Softcover Book and CD-ROM.
ARRL Order No. 1448 (ISBN 0-87259-144-1) $49.95
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Since it was first published in 1926, The ARRL Handbook has been a mainstay for the radio electronic experimenter. A core resource for radio amateurs, hobbyists, engineers, and scientists, The Handbook is the single most authoritative reference on practical communications topics. It is both reference book and tutorial—woven together with practical applications and solutions.

The “WOW” Factor!

More than 60 authors and reviewers contributed over 70% NEW or completely revised content, making this the biggest Handbook…ever (over 1,250 pages). Including all new treatments of digital communications technology, solid-state RF power amplifiers and switch-mode power supplies. Plus, even MORE NEW PROJECTS:

CD-ROM Included! Includes the fully-searchable book and new design software on CD-ROM.

System Requirements: Windows^® XP, Windows Vista^® or Windows^® 7, as well as Macintosh^® systems, using Adobe^® Acrobat^® Reader^® software. The Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.adobe.com. PDF files are Linux readable.

NEW Table of Contents: Electrical Fundamentals, Analog Basics, Digital Basics, RF Design Techniques, Computer-Aided Circuit Design, Power Supplies, Modulation, Oscillators and Synthesizers, Mixers, Modulators and Demodulators, RF and AF Filters, Receivers, Transmitters, Transceivers, DSP and Software Radio Design, Digital Modes, RF Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, Propagation of Radio Signals, Transmission Lines, Antennas, Component Data and References, Circuit Construction, Station Accessories, Test Equipment and Measurements, Troubleshooting and Repair, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Direction-Finding, Safety, Assembling a Station, Space Communications, Digital Communications, Image Communications

2010 ARRL Handbook. Includes Softcover Book and CD-ROM
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written and illustrated by H. P. Friedrichs

Are you interested in building sensitive audio amplifiers from magnets, a shoe-polish tin and a couple of carbon rods? How about a working triode vacuum tube built from candle holders and old glass ashtrays? Perhaps you’d like to construct your own transistor from plumber’s fittings, glass beads, and a tiny crystal. If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Instruments of Amplification is jam-packed with history, science background, basic theory, and hard-to-find hands-on details pertaining to the construction of an amazing array of homebrew amplifying devices. Rooted in the same ‘build-it-from-scratch’ philosophy that made his first book, The Voice of the Crystal, a success, Instruments of Amplification reduces complex devices to their essential elements and then shows how they can be constructed from commonly available materials.

In the process of building, you’ll also learn secrets that will find application to the other projects. Learn to drill a hole in a glass, generate high voltages, or create and measure a high vacuum. Learn how to dismantle a light bulb, harvest carbon from old batteries, or deposit a layer of metal onto a glass so thin that it is transparent! How about creating your own primitive semiconductor materials from garden-shed chemicals? The list goes on and on!

The wealth of information contained in this book is augmented by 150 photos, illustrations, and engravings, in addition to numerous charts, tables, and formulas. Readers interested in further exploration will appreciate the 120+ references to period books, magazines, CD-ROMs and Web sites.

302 pages. © 2003, by H. Peter Friedrichs.

Radio propagation is a vital topic for any radio amateur or anyone with an interest in radio communications. This book provides a fascinating description of all the relevant information about radio propagation from HF to VHF, UHF and beyond.

The book includes everything you need to about radio waves and how they travel, the atmosphere, the Sun, ionospheric propagation (with the important modes and information), ionospheric storms and aurora, how to predict and assess ionospheric propagation, tropospheric propagation, meteor scatter, and space communications. You are also guided in making the most of the available equipment, choosing the right time and radio band.

This book provides the reader with a practical understanding of radio propagation so that they can use them to their best. Essential reading for anyone associated with radio communications.

112 pages. © 2004, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Packed with fifty "weekend projects," this is a book of simple construction projects for the radio amateur and those just interested electronics. A wide variety of radio ideas are covered with everything from an 80 meter transceiver, antennas, ATUs and simple electronic keyers. Other simple electronic designs include dry battery testers, mobile microphones and various meters and monitors. The book also contains a handy section on "now I've built it, what shall I do with it?" questions answered. This book is excellent for those just looking for interesting ideas to construct and for newcomers looking to expand their knowledge.

224 page. © 2002, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Also available: More Wire Antenna Classics Volume 2

Volume 1. First edition, fifth printing. © 1999-2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

by Joel Hallas, W1ZR

FINALLY--an introduction to radio FOR EVERYONE!--what it does and how it does it.
Basic Radio reveals the key building blocks of radio: receivers; transmitters; antennas; propagation and their applications to telecommunications; radionavigation; and radiolocation. This book includes simple, build-it-yourself projects to turn theory into practice--helping reinforce key subject matter.

Basic Radio brings the magic of radio to life!

WHO NEEDS THIS BOOK?
Basic Radio builds upon knowledge of elementary electronic concepts as presented in ARRL’s Understanding Basic Electronics or a similar course. This book will provide the foundation in radio theory and practice necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications.

Also available:
Understanding Basic Electronics
Basic Antennas--Understanding Practical Antennas and Designs

256 page. First edition. © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Use the parts kit to build the experiments in ARRL's Hands-On Radio*, by H. Ward Silver, N0AX. The experiments in the book cover a wealth of topics including basic radio fundamentals, components, circuits and design. You'll enjoy heating up soldering irons, plugging in components, learning what makes your radio work and more!

Enclosed is a list of parts included in the kit. The list is based on the parts list provided in the back of the book.
*book not included

Also available: ARRL's Hands-On Radio Experiments (sold separately).

Edited by Mike Dennison, G3XDV and John Fielding, ZS5JF

One of the largest and most comprehensive guides to the theory and practice of Amateur Radio communication since it was first published in 1938. New larger format, with over 1,500 illustrations, 26 chapters and two appendices.

Once again, the RSGB has recruited experts on a wide variety of subjects to produce one of the most comprehensive guides to the practical side of Amateur Radio. This guide covers the entire spectrum from basic to advanced projects (projects for 136 kHz to 76 GHz), including many classic circuits. This book is essential for every shack.

Now includes a chapter on Software Defined Radio from the RSGB columnist Steve Ireland, VK6VZ and Phil Harman, VK6APH, Low Frequencies including 500kHz, DSP, Bluetooth, USB and new HF data modes. Appendices contain all the useful reference data and artwork for printed circuit boards.

BONUS CD-ROM INCLUDED! Search every page of the book at the touch of a button. This makes the book incredibly easy to navigate. Finding that important page has never been easier. The ability to print individual pages is a significant bonus for every experimenter and builder wishing to use those all important circuit diagrams.

800 pages. Ninth edition, © 2007, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

This book traces the life of Don Wallace, W6AM, and the early history of Amateur Radio. Don's experience with wireless in 1909 preceded government regulations or any form of licensing. Naval stations, commercial stations, ships at sea, and the first wireless experimenters all shared the same wavelengths.

Born in 1898, Don took an interest in wireless at the age of ten when the industry was just in its infancy. The timing was right for a bright and dedicated man to come along and make a lasting imprint on the wireless community. Over the years, he would be the radio operator for a President, build the best Amateur Radio station in the country, write a shortwave book, set the standards of operating achievement for many amateurs, share the podium with the most prominent amateurs of the era, build the largest and most powerful Amateur Radio station in the world, and be the role model for many of the young men entering the hobby. It was the latter that he enjoyed the most. Don held an annual open house and would go to great lengths to encourage newcomers to the hobby.

Although always a hobby to Don, many of the leaders of the radio industry came to know and respect him. The word always used to describe Don and his attitude toward the wireless hobby was "enthusiasm."

Hardcover. 288 pages. © 1991, published by Vestal Press Ltd.

Edited by Mike Dennison, G3XDV and John Fielding, ZS5JF

Since it was first published in 1938, the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook has been one of the largest and most comprehensive guides to the theory and practice of Amateur Radio communication. Once again, the RSGB has recruited experts on a wide variety of subjects. This edition is now better than ever before, packed with over 1,700 illustrations, 26 chapters and two appendices. An essential for every shack!

Now includes the practicalities of taking your radio station into the great outdoors, LF including the use of higher power limit on 500 kHz, radio astronomy, soldering SMT components, and Software Defined Radio. This guide covers the entire spectrum from basic to advanced projects, for 136 kHz to 76 GHz, including many classic circuits.

BONUS CD-ROM INCLUDED! Search every page of the book at the touch of a button. This makes the book incredibly easy to navigate. Finding that important page has never been easier. Also includes bonus chapters not in the book, an SDR video, audio files, a huge selection of the latest amateur radio software, and more.

864 pages. Tenth edition, © 2009, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Based on the hugely popular Practical Wire Antennas by John Heys, G3BDQ this book is significantly expanded and fully revised for the 21st Century. Nearly doubling in size with even more practical, complete and easy to understand designs for a wide range of wire antennas.

Practical Wire Antennas 2 contains just about every type of wire antenna imaginable including plenty of original designs that you simply won't find in other publications. You're sure to find one that is ideal for your own particular set of circumstances. Some will fit small urban gardens and others are best deployed by those lucky enough to have plenty of available space.

Theory is kept to a minimum throughout the book, and only a few formulas are given where they are necessary to allow the reader to calculate the lengths of various antennas. Practical Wire Antennas 2 has chapters covering feed lines, dipoles, antennas with tuned feeders, loop antennas, end-fed wires and verticals. The book also provides a wealth of information and 'know how' on the mechanics of antenna building and includes designs for ATUs for almost every type of antenna.

Also available:
Practical Wire Antenna 1

176 pages. © 2005, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Get the book with the kit! This special bundle includes:

You'll enjoy countless hours operating this tiny high performance radio. Build the kit in just a few hours, and you'll be working the world with low-power fun!

Whether you're taking a 10-minute DX break from your computer at work or home or back-packing in the mountains, the Cub is a great way to put the magic back into your ham radio.

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 its not in use!

Also available: ARRL's Low Power Communication (without kit)

With your ARRL General Class Course you get:

The ARRL General Class Course includes everything you need to upgrade your ham radio license. Once you do, you’ll earn new frequency privileges on the HF bands for exciting world-wide communications!

CD-ROM* features:

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If not completely satisfied, return within 30 days for a prompt, friendly refund.

This course is valid for exams given until June 30, 2011.

*System Requirements (minimum) – Microsoft Windows® Vista/XP/2000/NT/98/95 or Apple OS X, 200 MHz processor, 32 MB RAM, sound card and speakers, 4-speed CD-ROM drive or higher. Requires Web browser; Microsoft Internet Explorer™ 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Apple Safari 3.0—or later versions. Some documents require Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®.

Also available:

Already purchased the manaul? Contact ARRL for a discount on the complete course. Phone toll-free 888-277-5289 (US) or email pubsales@arrl.org.

See supplemental material and product support for the ARRL General Class Course.

ARRL General Class Course. Book with CD-ROM. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Do you want a new challenge? Have you ever wanted to try QRP (using 5 watts and less)? Do you want to improve your QRP station? Do you want to build a working transmitter or receiver? This book will help you do all of these things.

"QRP Basics" tells of the fun to be had by operating with low power, both from home and in the great outdoors. Advice is given on how to get the best results from a QRP station, and how to try out QRP if you haven't before. A large range of commercial QRP equipment and kits are described. Much of the book explains how to construct your own station, including complete transmitters and receivers, and accessories. Even the experienced constructor will appreciate the sections on toroidal coils, construction techniques and equipping a workshop. Finally, there are lists of contests, awards, books and organizations of interest to the QRP operator.

"QRP Basics" will enrich your enjoyment of Amateur Radio. It will inspire you to start building. It may even get you out in the open air. Explore the fun!

208 pages. © 2003, by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

If you like CW and keys, you will love KEYS II: THE EMPORIUM. This book is filled with detailed photos and descriptions of rare and unique CW instruments of all kinds. Reading it is like visiting a Morse museum, collector's exchange post and new products showroom all-in-one. Includes fine points of each key, production dates, availability, value and more.

Contents:

Also available: KEYS III: THE WORLD OF KEYS

About the author: World-renown author and CQ magazine columnist, Dave Ingram, K4TWJ, is one of the most well-known and respected figures in Amateur Radio today. He has been intensely active in all areas of Amateur Radio for over 30 years. In addition to teaching electronics and broadcast engineering, Dave has written over 800 articles and 25 books on Amateur Radio.

77 pages. © 1995, Dave Ingram, K4TWJ

Written in an easy-to-understand style for electronics beginners, Understanding Basic Electronics is also for those who want to brush up on electronics principles. Loaded with illustrations, the book starts with math skills and progresses to dc and ac electronics principles. It concludes with clear, simple explanations of how components like diodes, transistors and integrated circuits work.

Also available:
Basic Radio--Understanding the Key Building Blocks
Basic Antennas--Understanding Practical Antennas and Design

320 pages. First edition, seventh printing. © 1992-2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Also available: ARRL's Wire Antenna Classics Volume 1

188 pages. First edition, fourth printing. © 1999-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This unique book contains ultra high resolution pictures plus full descriptions of over 100 of the world's most glamorous keys, bugs and paddles--new and old. Dave's overwhelming enthusiasm for keys and CW is vividly apparent in every description and has inspired radio amateurs of all ages to enjoy CW.

Includes:

Also available:
KEYS II: THE EMPORIUM
KEYS III with Morse Code for Radio Amateurs

About the author: World-renown author and CQ magazine columnist, Dave Ingram, K4TWJ, is one of the most well-known and respected figures in Amateur Radio today. He has been intensely active in all areas of Amateur Radio for over 30 years. In addition to teaching electronics and broadcast engineering, Dave has written over 800 articles and 25 books on Amateur Radio.

78 pages. © 2005, Dave Ingram, K4TWJ.

Everything you and your attorney need to know to obtain a permit for your antenna-support system.

Don’t let the confusing tangle of ordinances and by-laws keep you from installing the antenna you need in order to communicate effectively! In recent years, many cities and towns have enacted ordinances designed mainly to regulate cellular antenna structures. Unfortunately, hams have sometimes been caught in the backlash of regulatory overkill. This book describes proven techniques and strategies that a ham and his or her attorney can use to obtain an antenna-structure permit (also includes material on Canadian law and regulation).

Contents

CD-ROM included containing case law, customizable forms and additional legal reference material. Windows and Macintosh compatible.

Online Special $40 (was $49.95)

First edition, second printing. © 2001-2002, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Recognizing the recent upsurge of interest in Morse code and keys, this special bundle includes two of today's top books on CW:

• Keys III: The World of Keys--By Dave Ingram, K4TWJ
  
• Morse Code for Radio Amateurs--By Roger Cooke, G3LDI

Keys III: The World of Keys features high resolution pictures and descriptions of the world's most glamorous keys, bugs and paddles-new and old. It contains an array of telegraphic treats and has inspired radio amateurs of all ages to enjoy CW to the max.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is essential for anyone wanting to widen their horizons by adding Morse code to their skills. It describes the proud history and legacies of Morse code plus explains code sounds, CW abbreviations, perfecting your CW abilities and more. Includes a free dual purpose computer/audio CD for improving or practicing your CW speed.

Also available: KEYS II: THE EMPORIUM

This book is about getting people online using wireless network technology. The 802.11b standard (also known as WiFi) makes it possible to network towns, schools, neighborhoods, small business, and almost any kind of organization. All that's required is a willingness to cooperate and share resources. The first edition of this book helped thousands of people engage in community networking activities. This revised and expanded edition adds coverage on new network monitoring tools and techniques, regulations affecting wireless deployment, and IP network administration, including DNS and IP Tunneling.

182 pages. Second edition, © 2003, published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

A collection of all of the very popular 'Technical Topics' articles by Pat Hawker, G3VA, published in Radio Communication (RadCom) 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!

346 pages. 1st edition, © 1993, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

by Phillip H. Smith

The legendary Smith Chart inventor's original, classic reference book describing how the chart is used for designing lumped element (inductors and capacitors) and transmission line circuits (coaxial, waveguide, stripline or microstrip lines). Includes tutorial material on transmission line theory and behavior, circuit representation on the chart, matching networks, network transformations and broadband matching. Includes example designs and a description of the winSMITH software accessory (available separately from the publisher).

263 pages. Second edition. © 1995, by SciTech Publishing.

This book encompasses the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course—Level I manual, but adds a substantial amount of additional material.

CONTENTS

The book also includes a large appendix with more useful information about the ARRL Field Organization, the WinLink 2000 system and much more!

Also available:
Emergency Power for Radio Communications
The ARRL Emergency Communication Library v. 1.0

First edition, third printing, 2007. © 2005-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. It helps you build fun gadgets and gain knowledge of how various electronic parts work along the way. It covers:

Electronics Projects for Dummies will have you building projects in no time. In fact, it includes step-by-step directions for ten cool creations - a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more. With full parts and tool lists, saftey guidelines, and writing schematics this book is a great guide to build-it-yourself electronics projects.

Also available:
Ham Radio for Dummies
Electronics for Dummies

428 pages. © 2006, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

by Enrico Stumpf-Siering, DL2VFR

Designed to bring various aspects of DX closer to experienced radio amateurs and newcomers, this handy reference will find its place on that mini-expedition and in the shack. Generations of DXers have contributed to it with their experience and expertise. Now, all the relevant knowledge and data a DXer needs is available in one book. It covers:

Shortwave DX Handbook provides an easy way into the fascinating world of DX. This book will become a trusty companion for all radio amateurs interested in DX and enable them to take part in all kinds of DX activities.

419 pages. © 2005, by DARC Verlag GmbH.

By Brian Cake, KF2YN

A Rarely Presented View of Antenna Design-From Imagination to Aluminum

The ARRL Antenna Designer’s Notebook is certain to open a window into the mind of the antenna designer as the design is imagined, perfected, and finally constructed. This book provides a thorough description of new components of antennas–such as the FZ element and the C-pole–and practical antennas made from them. Explore the details of an improved tunable HF loop, theoretical analyses of linear loading and ground losses, and practical designs for beams and omnidirectional antennas.

CD-ROM included with EZNEC models for all the antennas in the book plus a bonus presentation on Boxkite Yagi antennas.

Contents:

© 2009. The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering reflects the most recent developments in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), noise reduction and their practical applications to the design of analog and digital circuits in computer, home entertainment, medical, telecom, industrial process control, automotive equipment, and military and aerospace systems. The concepts covered are applicable to analog and digital circuits operating from below audio frequencies to those in the GHz range, with an emphasis is placed on cost-effective EMC designs.

This comprehensive book equips readers with the knowledge needed to design electronic equipment that is compatible with the electromagnetic environment and compliant with national and international EMC regulations. It is an essential resource for practicing engineers who face EMC and regulatory compliance issues and an ideal textbook for EE courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels.

Includes:

About the author: Henry W. Ott, WA2IRQ is President and Principal Consultant of an EMC/ESD training and consulting organization in Livingston, New Jersey and is considered by many to be the nation's leading EMC educator. He is a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

Hardcover. 843 pages. © 2009, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

by Jeff Briggs, K1ZM.

A fascinating chronicle of what it takes to navigate the 160 meter band. Includes useful operating tips and descriptions for many practical antennas needed to be successful on 160 meters. This book includes an audio CD with some truly exotic and exciting QSOs made from prominent DX stations. Many photos and historical information included, from the early 1930s through present day.

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Book with audio CD. First edition, second printing. © 1997-1998, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

A comprehensive reference book for the design of high frequency communications systems and equipment. Formerly published as Single Sideband Systems & Circuits, this revised edition has been retitled to more accurately describe the wide range of its content. It covers a wealth of information from system definition and performance requirements down to the individual circuit elements that make up radio transmitters and receivers. Thorough attention is given to key circuits like oscillators, synthesizers, filters and amplifiers, plus more advanced topics such as speech processing, AGC systems, high linearity amplifiers, and solid state power amplifiers. Accompanying software contains utilities on filters, matching networks, and receiver analysis.

652 pages. Revised 2nd edition. © 1998, by SciTech Publishing.

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

Tools for...
Emergency or Backup Power!
Energy Independence!
Portable Energy!

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.

Contents

Also includes selected emergency power projects and information from the pages of QST.

Also available: The ARRL Emergency Communication Handbook

© 2005. Published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

Following the huge success of Microwave Projects, this second volume brings you more innovative projects from around the world. If you are interested in building equipment for the Amateur Radio microwave bands, the designs in this book are sure to please you. Projects have been selected from international authors and all of the projects use modern techniques and current components. Details of how to obtain ready-made boards are included with most projects.

The book includes chapters covering:

If you are interested the microwave bands or Amateur Radio construction, Microwave Projects 2 provides great ideas and projects to satisfy everyone.

Also available: Microwave Projects

216 pages. © 2005, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

This tutorial introduces the theory and practice of transmission line transformers (TLT). The TLT, which was first introduced by Guanella in 1944, was meant to match the high impedance of a 960-ohm push-pull vacuum tube amplifier to the low impedance of a 60-ohm coaxial cable in the high-frequencyband. Although Guanella's objective could never be realized, his goal remains useful today. With the advent of the transistor, the TLT can be applied to matching low impedances to coaxial cable of up to 50 ohms. Understanding transmission line theory is a prerequisite to understanding TLTs because they transmit energy from input to output by a transmission mode. In an innovative approach to the subject, Sevick divides TLTs into four classes: TLTs with ratios of 1:1, 1:4, less than 1:4 and greater than 1:4. The first two sections in this course cover 1:1 baluns and 1:4 baluns and ununs, as discussed by Guanella and Ruthroff. Additional sections review TLTs with ratios less than 1:4 and greater than 1:4, such as 1:6, 1:9, 1:12. The course concludes with a discussion of information on diode mixers and power combiners\splitters.

The material covered in this course provides incentive to investigate:

This course allows you to move through each session at your own speed and requires no extra work books.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP or higher
Pentium II 333 MHz or faster
64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive
sound card

NAVIGATING
Navigation is similar to any computer-based information application. Clearly designated sections with an intuitive layout leave no frustrating distractions.

1) The CD-ROM can be started from any PC that has Windows 95 (or higher), at least 64 MB of RAM, a sound card and speakers.
2) The material may be accessed by either choosing to view the course start to finish, or by choosing individual pages of interest.
3) Once the course is started, no interaction is required. The course can be paused at any point, and can be viewed page by page like a book.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Also available:
Sevick's classic Transmissions Line Transformers. Now in its fourth edition, this title remains the definitive text on TLTs for higher requencies.

CD-ROM. Course material and instruction by Jerry Sevick. © 2002, by SciTech Publishing.

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.

Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects.

As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you'll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more.

Discover how to:

About the author: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who’s been a licensed ham for 31 years. His ham radio call sign is N0AX. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, the monthly magazine for ham operators published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

390 pages. © 2008, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Originally published in 1962, this book remains a classic for its clear and concise explanation of antennas, transmission lines and RF networks from the perspective of electromagnetic field theory. Suitable for the beginning engineer or the engineer who wishes to expand his/her knowledge of radio frequency concepts, the book is also appropriate for the professional who has never studied calculus but wants to become skilled in RF fields.

The Fundamentals are discussed in four major parts:

Read the QEX Review, by Doug Smith, KF6DX, QEX Editor

650 pages. Second edition. © 2000 (First edition 1962), by SciTech Publishing.

This fourth edition contains all the valuable information from earlier editions: the classic techniques of Guanella and Ruthroff as well as hundreds of real transformers constructed and measured to establish the practical levels of bandwidth and loss performance that can be obtained with transmission transformer techniques. This new edition expands the coverage of what is already the most comprehensive book on this subject.

Three new chapters cover:

The new information includes observations and analyses by Jerry Sevick intended to clarify the principles behind the operation of these transformers. An entirely new chapter presents the family of equal-delay transformers that enable designers to obtain the benefits of transmission line transformer performance with a wider range of transformation ratios. Written by Gary Breed, K9AY, this chapter maintains Sevick’s practical tone with construction details and performance evaluation of a 50–to–75-ohm equal-delay transformer.

Also available:
Sevick's Theory and Practice of Transmissions Line Transformers CD-ROM tutorial.

312 pages, hardcover. Fourth edition. © 1996-2001, by SciTech Publishing.

Nature has spoken through radio signals since the beginning of the Universe. Radio Nature is a fascinating look at these radio signals. It includes descriptions of these strange signals, explanations of where they come from, and the proper way to receiving and analyzing them. You'll also learn how to try to predict storms and even earthquakes using the signals that can be captured.

This book has something for everyone. If you are a beginner the book opens up an exciting new area for you. For the more experienced it provides a comprehensive guide and useful reference tool to natural radio.

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

Answers to all your questions about meeting the FCC RF exposure regulations. It's not complicated! Simple step-by-step ARRL worksheets help you determine if your station complies with the new rules, and if not, how to correct it. Includes tables needed for almost any station. Understand the rules and basic electromagnetic theory through plain-English explanations. The complete text of the new regulations are included. Learn how to operate your station safely and legally. Every active ham should have this book!

320 pages. First edition, third printing. © 1998-2004, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

With several new amateur satellites in orbit, you'll want to "read all about them"--and this book is the best way to do just that! The latest edition brings you the best articles on the current (and future!) amateur spacecraft from QST, The AMSAT Journal, the World Wide Web and other sources. We've also included recent satellite columns from RadCom (Great Britain), Radio ZS (South Africa) and Amateur Radio (Australia). Includes specific operating details for the newest amateur satellites!

Now available: The ARRL Satellite Handbook - First Edition

224 pages. Fifth edition. © 1999, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

A comprehensive introduction to designing and understanding RF circuits.

RF Components and Circuits covers the practicalities of designing and building circuits, including fault-finding and use of test equipment.

The RF circuits covered in this book are the heart of the electronic design of TV sets, personal mobile radios, remote control systems, mobile phones, and digital TV and radio, making it essential reading for radio and electronics engineers, students and advanced electronics hobbyists.

Joe Carr demystifies the RF design process, presenting real-world design principles, tips and rules-of-thumb with a minimum of mathematics. By explaining how different circuit types work, and how they can be modified, Joe provides a masterclass for electronics experts and newcomers to RF design alike.

Some basic knowledge of electronics is assumed, but the essential features of RF are fully described, including the important topic of receiver dynamics which is often overlooked in basic textbooks. The theory and circuit descriptions are geared toward genuine design applications rather than the oversimplifications and skeleton circuits of many college texts.

During his career, the late Joe Carr was one of the world’s leading writers on electronics and radio, and an authority on the design and use of RF systems. Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in RF Technology, or a concise reference to dip into, this book has the solution.

By Kevin Jeffrey

ARRL Note For Hams: This book is a unique resource for understanding and managing power systems. Covers fixed, portable, and mobile energy systems; DC charging sources and AC power systems, including solar panels, wind- and water-powered generators, engine-driven alternators, portable generators, AC-to-DC battery chargers, inverters, and more.

Energy Independence and more!

Use the Independent Energy Guide to plan the ideal independent power system for your home, boat or RV. You'll understand how a power system works, be able to talk intelligently with equipment suppliers about your needs, and have the necessary tools to make and manage your own electricity.

Beyond the efficient production and consumption of electrical power, this book offers a window to the world of independent living, a world that encompasses elements such as shelter, food, health, education and recreation. These elements of an independent life-style come together in the home, whether the home exists in a house on land or a boat at sea, or temporarily in a recreational vehicle.

The author shows that living independently does not mean being isolated or doing without, but rather having the opportunity and the ability to take control of your life, to live simply yet elegantly, and to have the courage to follow your own path when convention defies common sense. More and more people are realizing that independence of this nature tends to empower individuals, strengthen families and rejuvenate small communities.

Independent Energy Guide helps you achieve an element of independence in your life. It supersedes Boatowner's Energy Planner, a previous work by Kevin Jeffrey.

288 pages. © 1995, published by Orwell Cove Press.

Weekend Projects for the Radio Amateur includes over 60 articles covering a wide variety of projects-something for everyone!

The book is broken down into two main parts: Build It Yourself and Reference. Build It Yourself includes antenna construction and maintenance, more advanced projects such as designing an 80m transceiver, and a station accessories section containing dozens of projects. The Reference part is loaded with articles and material to maximize the hobby. You'll find information on baluns, oscilloscopes, noise reduction circuits, radiation resistance, a guide to HF contesting and much more!

Weekend Projects has something for every radio amateur. It's ideal for experimenters looking for interesting ideas to construct and for newcomers looking to expand their knowledge of the hobby.

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

A wide ranging and comprehensive look at all aspects of DXpeditioning--for the DXpeditioner and DXer! Detailed coverage of operating standards, and unique treatment of what is involved in providing several band-country slots on several modes from a rare DX location.

The well-crafted DXpeditioning--Behind the Scenes offers a comprehensive view of virtually all aspects of a major expedition for the traveler and the DXer alike. From early planning through QSLing, this book offers a variety of thoughts and suggestions on every facet of the DXpedition. It is by far, the most complete 'how-to' reference available.--Wayne Mills, N7NG

222 pages. First printing, April 2000. Published by RadioActive Publications.

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.

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).

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.

The International QRP Collection is a compilation of the art and science of QRP. It contains articles from many well known Amateur Radio magazines such as RadCom, QST, Sprat, Break In, as well as brand new material. There is certain to be something of interest to all low-power enthusiasts within this book.

Includes:

QRP operating is widely practiced by radio amateurs all across the globe. With authors from Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania, the International QRP Collection is the best international reference on today's QRP construction and operating practices.

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

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

Hams just love antennas. They love to read and write about them! This is the fourth in the popular ARRL Antenna Compendium series. You'll find 38 articles inside, covering a wide range of topics. There are simple, practical antenna projects, and there are heavy-duty, theoretical treatments of complex arrays.

When the sunspots are low, head for the low-bands--seven articles are devoted to 80 and 160 meters, including some truly gargantuan arrays. Don't we hams love to dream about what rock-crushing low-band signals we'd have, if only we could get that new 200-foot tower? But what happens if we only have a 50-foot tower?

There are articles for mobile work, too. There is also a section on portable or temporary antennas that will get you thinking about Field Day in June, regardless of what time of year you read it.

The original edition of The ARRL Antenna Compendium Volume 4 included a 3.5-inch diskette with data files and software applications. Many of the articles contained within this book make reference to these files and programs. The software diskette is not included in this printing, because most of the programs will now longer function on modern computers. However, the original software is still available, free of charge, for downloading from the ARRL Web site here.

224 pages. First edition. © 1995-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

The Pocket Ref features tables, charts, drawings, lists, and formulas especially useful for radio amateurs, contractors, students, travelers, electronics hobbyists, craftspeople, and engineers and technicians in virtually every field. It includes information on wire rope, hardware, tools, electric, construction, weights of materials and so much more. The cover is embossed with ARRL’s logo and logotype—making this a particularly special edition of this popular guide.

768 pages. Third edition, © by Sequoia Publishing, Inc.

by Mike Dennison, G3XDV and Jim Moritz, M0BMU

LF Today is based on the experience of leading LF experimenters and provides readers with a firm knowledge of the low frequency bands. It includes practical information on antennas, transmitters, receivers and propagation specific to LF operation. This edition has been expanded to include updates that reflect the experimental work on the 136 kHz band, including gaining a greater understanding of low frequency sky-wave propagation. There are also details on the special research done using low power just above 500 kHz.

This book is a great resource for everyone interested in low frequency amateur radio. There is advice and techniques for amateurs just starting out, and useful reference information for those with a more technical background or who already have some experience in LF.

160 pages. Second edition. © 2007, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

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.

If you’re an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination. That’s because operating is fun and exciting!

The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is the most complete book about Amateur Radio operating. It was written to help guide you through the dozens of ways hams communicate with each other. It contains information that every ham needs:

Beginners – explore the broad range of ham radio activities, practices and events.
Intermediate hams – sharpen your skills, earn awards and participate in contests.
Experienced hams – find frequently needed references, details on new technology, and new ways to enjoy your favorite activities.

New Edition - Extensively Updated! This 9th edition is the BIGGEST revision in years! Over 80% of the content has been completely re-written. You'll enjoy the latest information!

Contents

• Amateur Radio — All About Operating
  
• VHF/UHF — FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data, SSB and CW
  
• Emergency Communications
  
• Traffic Handling — Getting the Message Through
  
• DXing — Contacting Those Faraway Places
  
• Contesting — Competitive Wireless
  
• HF Digital Communications
  
• Image Communications
  
• Amateur Satellites
  
• The FCC Rules and You — Operating Legally, Safely, and Appropriately
  
• Operating Awards
  
• References — Call Sign Prefix List, Antenna Bearing Maps, Abbreviations, and much more.

352 Pages. Ninth edition. © 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This book is designed for casual, serious and upcoming QRPers past, present and future. It's filled with details of today's popular QRP clubs, contents, rigs, kits, accessories and homebrew projects. In particular, the operating strategies and secrets for successful DXing is beneficial to high and low power operators alike. Get on top of the action!

88 pages. © 2009, Dave Ingram, K4TWJ

"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.

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by Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD

Where Radio Meets the Internet!

This second edition of VoIP: Internet Linking for Radio Amateurs is your complete guide to several of the most widely-used VoIP systems used by hams, with particular attention to EchoLink and the Internet Radio Linking Project, or IRLP. The book is designed for beginners who need information on how to get started, set-up, and use these systems. For the more advanced, it provides plenty of technical “meat” for those who want to dig deeper into VoIP applications and discover how they actually work.

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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.

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. The book 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.

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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.

As seen on KDKA and heard on The American Entrepreneur Radio Show...WWII Radio Heroes: Letters of Compassion is a story about ham radio operators and others alerting families of POWs during a time of war. The book features more than 30 letters and postcards sent to the author’s family in 1943, notifying them of her grandfather’s capture and status as a prisoner of war. Upon discovering these letters, Ms. Spahr, began researching the people who did this, and why, and reached out to find them or their next of kin, more than 60 years after the fact. Her journey is detailed in WWII Radio Heroes.

76 pages. © 2008, Intrigue Publishing

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.

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.

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 well known DXer and 6 meter enthusiast, Don Field, G3XTT, 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).

This book is the successor to the popular VHF/UHF Manual. Use it as a guide to the theory and practice of VHF/UHF operating and transmission lines. Includes essential background on getting started, antennas, constructing your own equipment, satellite operation, local nets, and specialized modes such as data and TV.

Also available: VHF/UHF Hanbook--First Edition

320 pages. Second edition, © 1969-2007, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

The Thrill of Working DX!

DX in ham radio shorthand means distance, literally talking to people in distant lands. Many radio amateurs enjoy the lure of DXing--seeing how far away we can communicate with other Amateur Radio operators. It’s a way of determining how well our stations -- and we, the operators -- perform. DXing is a full-time goal for some hams and a just-for-fun challenge for others. The pinnacle of DXing success is the ARRL DX Century Club, or DXCC award.

Author Jim Kearman, KR1S, discovered the thrill of DXing shortly after receiving his General Class ham radio license in 1963. After more than 40 years, the fluttery sounds of radio signals from faraway places still thrill him. In short, he still chases DX because it’s great fun!

We hope this book will inspire you to try DXing, and that you’ll use it as a guide to beginning your own DX journey.

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© 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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

This book purchase also includes a one-year ARRL membership* with monthly delivery of QST magazine, ARRL's official journal and the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the country.

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The ARRL Instructor's Manual for Technician Class License Courses is designed for use with The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual - First Edition.

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Book with CD-ROM. Third edition. © 2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Radio amateurs and short-wave listeners all want to achieve the very best from their HF and VHF equipment. Receivers and transmitters are available to professional standards, but very few people have the real estate to erect the sort of antenna used by a commercial radio station.

Antenna guru Peter Dodd, G3LDO explains how, by using a variety of simple techniques, it is possible to achieve very high performance from a compact antenna. Also detailed is how to make an antenna efficient on several bands at once.

The book covers end-fed and center-fed antennas, rotary beams, loops, tuning units, VHF/UHF antennas, antenna and mast construction, transmission lines, and how to estimate and measure the performance of your antenna.

Whether you have a house, bungalow or apartment, Backyard Antennas will help you find the solution to radiating a good signal on your favorite band.

208 pages. First edition, © 2000, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

by Marty Brown

ARRL Note: This book is a useful resource for radio amateurs interested in circuit design, and with a basic knowledge of electronics.

A practical, "start-to-finish" design reference. It is organized to allow both seasoned and inexperienced engineers to quickly find and apply the information they need. Features of the new edition include updated information on the design of the output stages, selecting the controller IC, and other functions associated with power supplies, such as: switching power supply control, synchronization of the power supply to an external source, input low voltage inhibitors, loss of power signals, output voltage shut-down, major current loops, and paralleling filter capacitors. It also offers coverage of waveshaping techniques, major loss reduction techniques, snubbers, and quasi-resonant converters.

Contents:
Power System Organization, Power Supply Technology, Power Supply Design, Basic Linear Regulator Operation, Elementary Discrete Linear Regulator Designs, 3-Terminal Regulator Designs, Fundamentals of PWM Switching Power Supplies, Generalized Design Flow of Magnetic Elements, Rectification and Filtering, Synchronous Rectifiers, The Power MOSFET, Laying Out the Printed Circuit Board, PWM Switching Power Supply Design Examples, Fundamentals of Quasi-Resonant Operation, Uses of Resonant Techniques within Switching Power Supplies, Major Parasitic Influences within High Frequency Switching Power Supplies, Efficiency and EMI Performance of a Switching Power Supply (including traditional areas of significant loss, zero voltage and zero current transition switching techniques, Lossless passive snubbing, minimizing losses in the magnetics), and related Appendices

Paperback, 278 pages, Line Illustrations: 180. © 2001, published by Butterworth-Heinemann.

This CD is a complete source of information for all those interested in telegraph keys from beginner to avid collector. It explains the history and technology of telegraph keys and even gives their current values. Designed for easy, convenient, fast access to over 7,000 photographs and a vast array of descriptions, prices, books, maps, vidoes and lists.

Also available: Perera's Telegraph Collectors Guide

CD-ROM. Second edition. © 2007, Tom Perera Ph.D

Written to meet the needs of amateurs and experimenters who have an interest in low power radio techniques below 200 kHz. Most of the techniques described are targeted at those using the 136 kHz band, but they are also of great interest to readers in New Zealand and Australia with the 183 kHz band and the Lowfers in the USA on 180 kHz.

The bulk of the material in the book comprises contributions from experimenters world wide and covers antennas, propagation, transmitters, special modes and test equipment, and discusses some applications such as communication with caving enthusiasts.

All those interested in exploring the new frontier of the LF bands will welcome this invaluable and unique reference, whether they tend to transmitting or are content just to receive.

112 pages. © 2000, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

This is a collection of the very best weekend projects from the popular Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) magazine, D-I-Y RADIO.

The Electronics and Radio Cookbook is a unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by step instructions also make this book ideal for DIY enthusiasts and radio amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge.

The projects draw on the massive enthusiasm and design know-how of the members of the Radio Society of Great Britain. The circuits themselves provide a wealth of quick, rewarding construction projects ranging from radio receivers and amplifiers to test equipment, a moisture meter, a desk microphone, a water level alarm, and Christmas tree LEDs.

319 pages. © 2001. Published by Radio Society of Great Britain and Newnes.

Ideal for the experimenter or someone who likes the fun of building and operating their own radio equipment.

320 pages. © 2001, published by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Enjoy this collection of some of the very best articles from QST, QEX, NCJ and other ARRL publications. The beam antennas covered in this book will provide the reader with a historical perspective, new and ambitious ideas, and computer-optimized designs for all-around best performance.

Read about beams or actually build one of your own!
Discover a wealth of ideas from some of the leaders in antenna design and experimentation of the last 70 years.
See classic ads and photos from the pages of QST.

Contents:

208 pages. © 2001, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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.

288 pages. © 2000. Published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

A popular and easy-to-use reference for anyone interested in viewing our world from space. The revised and expanded 5th edition features an interface project that allows you to capture fascinating images from various weather satellites and HF WEFAX broadcasts (a kit is available). You'll learn how weather satellites function, how to build or modify your own receiving equipment and how to buy or build the right antennas. The companion software for this book is no longer available from ARRL (see Product Notes for other options).

224 pages. Fifth edition, second printing, 1996. © 1994-1996, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This book chronicles the exciting evolution of Amateur Radio from the pioneers who perfected the wireless art, through the technical advances of the mid-1930s.

192 pages. © 1936, 1981, 2001, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Here's a thought-provoking book that details the design and construction of hundreds of amateur antennas, including some unusual designs. Don't let a lack of real estate keep you off the air. Whether you're in a downtown apartment or on top of a mountain, you'll find at least one antenna that'll work for you!

322 pages. Second edition. © 1993-2002, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

In the spirit of the popular QRP Classics and QRP Power published in the 1990s, More QRP Power is an anthology of articles from recent issues of QST and QEX magazines covering construction practices, transceivers, transmitters, receivers, accessories, and antennas. Here are dozens of projects and articles to help you assemble or improve a QRP station for home or travel.

QRP means radio operating with low power—5 watts or less. If you are used to operating with a 100 watt transceiver, you may wonder why anyone would do this.

Radio amateurs (hams) enjoy the magic of communicating over the air with their own equipment, without the benefit of the billions of dollars worth of infrastructure working behind the scenes to power the telephone and Internet.

QRP operators take that one step further, communicating over the air with simple equipment and antennas and only a few watts of power. They savor the satisfaction that comes with finishing a challenging radio contact. They enjoy assembling a tiny station that they can take anywhere, getting on the air with a radio the size of a paperback book and an antenna that folds up into a briefcase or knapsack.

Why not give QRP a try? And if you are already addicted, why not try a new antenna or accessory? Whether you want to build a complete station from scratch or just an item or two to use with your kit or commercial QRP transceiver, you'll find it here.

176 pages. First edition, 2006. © 2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This book encourages experimenting by taking out the guesswork. It describes how to build and use simple RF equipment to measure antenna parameters such as impedance, resonance and performance of both homemade and commercial antennas. There's much for the keen designer, including general antenna and mast construction methods, how to test your theories, and how to use a computer to analyze experimental data and model antennas.

158 pages. Second edition. © 1996, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Expert advice for radio operating on the go!

Amateur Radio on the Move is filled with advice from people with lots of hands-on, practical experience with the joys, as well as the problems and pitfalls, of mobile radio operating.

Use this ARRL book to find out what to do, and what not to do!

• Radios you can use mobile
• Getting power to run a radio
• Installation tips
• Safety
• Antennas for mobiling
• Getting rid of the noise
• Operating hints and tips
• Software

First edition. © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

By Joseph Moell, K0OV and Thomas Curlee, WB6UZZ.

All the information you need about equipment and techniques for HF and VHF radio direction finding. Transmitter Hunting is both practical and fun. Using the information in this book, you can not only locate jammers and other sources of malicious interference, but you can also locate downed aircraft, engage in sport hunting, even help search-and-rescue groups save lives!

326 pages. First edition. © 1987, published by McGraw-Hill.

First edition, second printing. © 1995-1997, published by CQ Communications Inc.

This Level 1 course transcript provides an introduction to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications.

As you proceed with your order, you will have an opportunity to modify the quantity of books needed for students attending your course.

A free Level 1 manual will be included with orders of 15 or more manuals.

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ARRL's VHF/UHF Antenna Classics includes antenna project articles gathered from the 1983 to 2003 issues of QST. Designs include ground planes, J-poles, mobile antennas, Yagis and more. Authors include well-known antenna designers such as L. B. Cebik, W4RNL, Dick Stroud, W9SR and Steve Powlishen, K1FO.

VHF and UHF antennas are among the smallest and often easiest antennas to build. Many of the projects included in this book require inexpensive parts which you can find at most hardware stores. Build a better antenna for your hand-held radio. Construct a 2-meter Yagi that will rival similar commercial antennas. Build a dual-band vertical for 146 and 445-MHz. The results will be rewarding!

First edition, third printing. © 2003-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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176 pages. Second printing 2005, © 2004-2005. Published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

The aim of this book is to introduce the general area of Digital Signal Processing from a practical point of view with a working minimum of mathematics. The emphasis is placed on the practical applications of DSP: implementation issues, tricks and pitfalls. Intuitive explanations and appropriate examples are used to develop a fundamental understanding of DSP theory, laying a firm foundation for the reader to pursue the matter further. The reader will develop a clear understanding of DSP technology in a variety of fields from process control to communications.

Contents:
Introduction; Converting Analog to Digital Signals and Vice Versa; Time Domain Representation; Frequency Domain Representation; DSP Application Examples; FIR Filter Design; Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) Filter Design; Digital Filter Realisations; Digital Signal Processors; Hardware and Software Development Tools; Appendix A: Binary Encoding; Appendix B: Comparison Table; Appendix C: Specification Sheets; Appendix D: Practical Sessions.

Also available: Digital Signal Processing Technology, published by ARRL.

304 pages. © 2004, by Newnes.

You can be a lifesaver while you make new friends.
Find out about ham radio and join the fun!

Hams do cool things like talking to folks around the world and helping with communications during emergencies. Here’s the scoop, including licensing requirements and how to set up a station. And if you’re already licensed, this book will help you start sounding (and feeling) like a pro!

The Dummies Way

Discover how to:
o Understand ham jargon
o Communicate on the air
o Prepare for the license exam
o Set up a radio shack
o Help in an emergency or natural disaster
o Be a ham on the go

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About the author: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who’s been a licensed ham for 31 years. His ham radio call sign is N0AX. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, the monthly magazine for ham operators published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

380 pages. © 2004, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

NOW including a General Class Course, too!

The ARRL Instructor's Manual is designed for use with...
- The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual - First Edition
- The ARRL General Class License Manual - Sixth Edition

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Book with CD-ROM. Fourth edition. © 2008, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Twenty low-power (LP) transmitter projects, perfect for the electronics hobbyist and radio experimenter. Applications for broadcasting of AM, SSB, TV, FM Stereo and NBFM VHF-UHF signals with equipment the reader can build for thousands of dollars less than similar equipment sold on the retail market. The authors also fully explore the legal limits and ramifications of using the equipment as well as how to get the best performance for optimum range. The key advantage is referencing a low-cost source for all needed parts, including the printed circuit board, as well as the kit. Projects in the book include: LP FM stereo transmitter; digitally synthesized PLL FM stereo transmitter; LP AM transmitter for 150-1710 kHz; radio control transmitter/receiver; carrier current transmitter and AM and FM receivers; LP VHF one-way and two-way audio links; 1-watt 40-meter CW transmitter for ham radio use; SSB LP transmitter for 10-meter ham radio use; 2-meter VHF FM ham radio transmitter; FM video link for 900 MHz NTSC/PAL operation; 2-watt TV transmitters for 440, 900 and 1300 MHz amateur TV NTSC/PAL transmissions; linear amplifier for 440 MHz, 10-15 watt NTSC/PAL operation; Downconverters for 440, 900 and 1300 MHz with VHF channel 3 or 4 output; TV video receiving systems and AM-FM IF systems; LP video link for UHF channels 14-18; 1-watt CW beacon transmitter for Part 15 LF radio experimentation; CW identifier for transmitters; test equipment projects for LP transmitters; as well as an RF power meter and modulation monitor.

Complete source information is included to help readers find kits and parts for building these fascinating projects.

320 pages, © 2001, published by Newnes

Classes opening every month!

Course No. EC-006

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Produced by American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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This book provides you with all the knowledge you need to understand and make power supplies of various types. It covers

Power Supply Handbook gives you confidence in building, maintaining, and using power supplies. Its approachable style makes it a useful guide for everyone from the novice constructor to the more experienced.

About the author: John Fielding is an electronics engineer who first became licensed in 1972 as G8FPH. In 1984 he immigrated to South Africa where he joined a military contractor as Chief Engineer, upgraded his license, and became ZS5JF. Over the years John has served on several South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) committees for radio communication standards.

288 pages. © 2006, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Fourth Edition.
by John Devoldere, ON4UN.

Includes antenna designs, operating guidelines, and an insider's scoop on low-band DXing. There's something in here for every active low-band operator, contester, and DX chaser!

This edition is thoroughly updated with entirely new material on low-band antennas and high-gain transmitting arrays. Includes new insights and new design techniques for receiving antennas and vertical arrays.

John is one of the most recognizable figures on the DX scene. He has spent more than 1,500 hours rewriting and updating ON4UN’s Low-Band DXing, known far and wide as the "low-bander’s bible." -- R. Dean Straw, N6BV, Editor

CD-ROM included! This edition is bundled with the fully searchable and complete book on CD-ROM for Windows^® and Macintosh^® systems. Also contains additional ON4UN software and over 2000 quality photographs.

Fourth edition, second printing with CD-ROM. © 2005-2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This course requires students to obtain a copy of Simple and Fun Antennas for Hams, available from ARRL.

Classes opening every month!

Course No. EC-009

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One of the most popular DX books ever written!

Covers nearly every significant aspect of DXing. Learn how to REALLY listen, how to snatch the rare ones out of the pile-ups, the excitement of landing the newone, and the agony of defeat.

Since first publication in 1983, The Complete DX'er has become the guidebook for the rising DX hunter. This third edition fully retains the approach and feel of this all time classic. It is a highly entertaining diary of a serious DX chaser, and at the same time full of lessons for DX'ing success!

223 pages. © 2003, published by Idiom Press.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based, radio navigation system. GPS devices have become commonplace in consumer electronics. GPS units and GPS technology is used in our cars, on our boats, in cell phones, in our personal computers and PDAs. GPS has improved the way we navigate, communicate, and move about the planet.

With this book, you’ll explore GPS: its history, how it works, and navigating with a GPS receiver. We’ll also examine how Amateur Radio operators (or “hams”) have made use of GPS technology. A popular ham radio application is in the Automatic Position Reporting System, or APRS*. By connecting inexpensive GPS receivers to their radio gear, hams transmit their positions and other information, which is then displayed on maps at the receiving stations. The result is an effective method of direction finding for public service activities such as search-and-rescue—and for fun!

*APRS® is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.

© 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

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).

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Book includes CD-ROM with Windows, Macintosh and Linux software utilities.

© 2002, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This forth compilation of the pages of "Technical Topics" articles by Pat Hawker, G3VA covers the five years from 2000 to 2004. This book 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 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 convenience. This invaluable collection of experimental ideas, circuit ideas and radio lore is a must for anyone keen on radio and electronics.

264 pages. 1st edition, © 2005, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

• 50 HF antennas, 14 VHF/UHF/SHF antennas, 3 receiving antennas, 6 articles on masts and supports, 9 articles on tuning and measuring, 4 on antenna construction, 5 on design and theory, and 9 Peter Hart antenna reviews
• Every band from 73 kHz to 2.3 GHz
• Beams, wire antennas, verticals, loops, mobile whips and the G2AJV Toroid

In fact, everything you need to know about antennas and how to get the best out of them is in this book.

288 pages. © 2001, published by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Also available:
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications 2010 Edition

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!

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Also available: ARRL's VHF Digital Handbook

Fourth edition. © 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

The complete guide to prefix identification and information.

Ever wondered what that "unusual" call sign was? The fully updated "RSGB Prefix Guide" answers the question.

This comprehensive list of prefixes is revised and improved. Not just a listing of prefixes and their entities, the guide provides a host of useful additional material. References include a prefix's continent, CQ Zone, ITU Zone, Latitude and Longitude and many other details.

This edition includes all the elements that have made the book so popular over the years such as DXCC deleted entities, Russian & CIS entities, the popular DXCC checklist, and details of various award programs: IOTA, CQ WAZ, DXCC, WAS and others. New for this edition is an index of countries and their callsign allocations divided by continent.

Designed with a "lay flat" wire binding for ease of use.

80 pages. Eighth edition, © 2007, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

More than 40 years of the IOTA (Islands on the Air) are celebrated in the essential guide to participating in the program.

This glossy book contains everything needed to enjoy collecting or operating from islands for this popular worldwide program.

This New Edition builds on the extensive data revision seen in recent years. Fully updated, it provides the only complete, official listing of IOTA islands available, with the many recent changes. The Directory lists all islands that qualify for IOTA, grouped by continent, and indexed by prefix. It also details the award rules, and includes application forms and masses of information and advice for island hunters and intending award applicants and DXpeditioners alike. This edition also contains a special feature covering the new IOTA online software.

© 2007, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

This book purchase also includes a one-year ARRL membership* with monthly delivery of QST magazine, ARRL's official journal and the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the country.

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All About: POWER-LINE and ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE with New insights into causes & effects, and locating & correction of interference sources.

"This easy to read, very practical book, is a must for anyone responsible for solving interference problems."-Vern Chartier, past chairman, IEEE T&D Committee.

3rd edition, revised. © 2007, by Percival Technology. Distributed by American Radio Relay League, Inc.