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The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is widely recognized as being the standard reference among radio amateurs and other technologists—experimenters, engineers and students. The fields of radio and electronics are constantly evolving, and no other publication provides as accurate a snapshot of the state of the art as The ARRL Handbook.

Dozens of contributing experts and technical editors have helped fill these pages with essential information from across the expanse of radio communication fundamentals and practical applications. Clear and thorough explanations cover nearly every aspect of radio and antenna design, equipment construction, and station assembly.

A lot has changed since the The Handbook was first published in 1926. But just as was said of the ninth edition can be said of this 90th edition: Anyone who is at all interested in the technical side of radio can ill afford to be without The Radio Amateur’s Handbook.

Always Updated! Here are just a few of the new projects and new content included in this latest edition:
• New antenna projects, including a Low-band Quad, Delta Loops, Coaxial Dipoles for VHF or UHF, and a Skeleton Slot for 14-30 MHz
  
• New material on power supply polarity protection circuits
  
• 144 MHz band-pass filter for reducing harmonics
  
• Updated Pebble Crusher QRP transmitter construction project
  
• Design software on CD-ROM, including Elsie™ filter and Pi-El matching networks
  …and more!

System Requirements: Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows® XP, 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.

Also available:
The ARRL Handbook 2013 Softcover Edition
The ARRL Antenna Book 22nd Softcover Edition

Product Details
Hardcover: 1320 pages. Softcover Edition also available.
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; Ninetieth Edition/First Printing (October 2012)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-87259-419-7
Product Dimensions: 8 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.19 pounds

Special Member Price! Only $49.95 (regular $59.95)
Valid through December 31, 2012 or while supplies last.