The 2009 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is one of the most comprehensive sources of applied electronics and radio communications know-how. Serving both amateur experimenters and industry practitioners it emphasises connections between basic theory and application.
This authoritative book features sections covering the principles of electronics including basic theory, components, analog and digital circuit construction. There are radio communication fundamentals and design with modes and systems, filters, EMI, digital signal processing and software radio design, and RF power amplifiers. Real-world applications and operating are covered with practical projects, station setup, antennas, transmission lines, and methods for testing and troubleshooting. There many references, detailed tables, illustrations and photos.
New material includes:
* Updated amateur satellite content
* New accessory software on the CD-ROM.
* RockMite QRP CW transceiver, covering 80, 40, 30 or 20 meters.
* Audio Interface for Field Day or Contesting.
* Remote Power Controller.
* Audible Antenna Bridge. Tune for the lowest SWR by ear.
CD-ROM Included
A CD-ROM is included at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files.
The 2009 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is a hugely useful and recommended reference book for every radio amateur.
ISBN 0-87259-139-5 Size 207x273mm
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Edited by Steve White, G3ZVW
The RSGB Yearbook 2009 contains 512 pages and over 1.25 million words. With close to 200 pages of information it remains the most comprehensive guide to amateur radio in the UK and worldwide. Fully updated information is combined with the very latest licensing data for the UK & Ireland to produce the essential publication for the well-equipped shack.
There are now 10% more amateur radio licences included in the RSGB Yearbook 2009 than were included in 2004. Not only does this book update these callsigns it includes all the latest information on every aspect of the Society in the RSGB pages - the Board, its officers, how the RSGB organised, what services it offers, committees, who to contact for assistance, etc. In the Clubs pages you'll find up-to-date information on National Affiliated Societies, Local Clubs and Societies, Emergency Communications Groups, plus pages of Featured Clubs. RSGB Yearbook 2009 contains a full colour Review of the Year, with synopses from RadCom July 2007 - June 2008. There are over 100 pages on Operating including a full RSGB Contesting Guide for the 2009 events, both HF and VHF. Of course there is all the latest licensing information, a complete list of UK Special Contest Callsigns, Irish Callsigns, plus listings of UK licensees in surname and Postcode order.
Features:
* Latest Callsign Data from UK and Ireland
* Licensing Information UK and International
* A full colour Review of the Year
* Club Information
* Exam Licence and Course Information
* Prefix Lists
* Updated Band Plans
* Award and Contest Information
* Technical Help
and much more
FREE DVD
As it did last year, the RSGB Yearbook 2009 also includes a free video and computer DVD. In video mode viewers can watch a short film called "24 hours in Brazil" on the 2006 WRTC. There is also an interesting trailer on digital voice which gives a great insight into D-Star and other digital modes. In computer mode there is all the material submitted by clubs from across the UK and a wide selection of amateur radio software.
Everything about amateur radio in one place, fully updated and easy to follow that's the RSGB Yearbook 2009.
Size 297x210mm, 512 pages, ISBN 9781-9050-8642-9
The CD-ROM version of the RSGB Yearbook 2009, but with a lot more besides!
This CD contains all the information from both the Information section and Callsign listing the RSGB Yearbook in easily-searchable forms, plus Eurocall, the European callbook on CD. As well as the most up-to-date listings of United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland amateurs' callsigns, you will also find comprehensive coverage of prefixes 9A, DL, EA, ES, F, HA, HB9, I, LX, LY, OE, OH, ON, OZ, SM, SP, SV and Z3.
Callseeker Plus is easy to use and requires no installation. The easy to use software runs straight from the CD and it requires no hard disk space. You can easily search by callsign, name or location. Navigating through the search results is quick and easy and you can print the results in a variety of formats including straight to an address label.
All the pages of the RSGB Yearbook 2009 are also included (Information section) so you are missing nothing from the printed version. Acrobat Reader 8 program is included, so viewing the PDF pages has never been easier. Callseeker would be useful enough if it only offered this but you will also find lots of amateur radio software and additional information from across Europe packed onto this valuable CD.
Designed for those requiring more from their Logbook, the RSGB have produced the ever popular Deluxe Logbook & Diary 2009. Containing far more than a standard Log book this edition of the Deluxe Logbook & Diary contains a wealth of reference information plus a diary. Inside the covers are a DXCC prefix list, locator map (and an explanation of how locators work), a description of the RSGB QSL Bureau and a list of QSL managers, a full set of UK band plans, details of Ofcom, GB2RS, repeaters, events and a list of major contests - pretty much everything you need to know in one handy place. And of course it has an amateur radio station log section as well so you can record all your contacts.
The Deluxe Log Book & Diary 2009 includes:
· 2009 diary
· 2009 events & contests calendar
· Current UK band plans
· European locator map
· Prefix guide
· Repeater listings
· QSL bureau information
· Handy lists of abbreviations & codes
· And much more
Thoroughly revised and updated this book is also the ideal way to neatly record a whole year of activity and store it in attractive way for years to come. This handy reference guide is in the ideal place for every day use - the logbook of the shack!
Far more than a standard logbook yet it the same price!
Latest Version
The Pegasus Flying Horse CD
Using the very latest Europe and US call data, makes this the most up-to-date and very best World Call CD available. In co-operation with the RSGB you also get the latest UK call information on this CD alongside the World Call data.
Requiring no hard disk installation this CD has an easy to use and effective interface. The "Radio Amateur Call Book" is compatible with existing logging software and all operating systems from DOS to Windows XP.
This CD has the following:
* International and North American listings and amateur radio prefix maps
* Contains more than 1,600,000 amateur radio callsigns
* More than 60,000 email listings
* More than 60,000 QSL manager listings
* Is multi-lingual. English, Spanish, German and French.
* Displays the stations locations on more than 250 radio amateur maps including maps for all US states and each province of Canada.
* Online help for each screen
* Label printing facility
* And much more !
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Edited by Steve Telenius-Lowe, 9M6DXX
The essential guide to participating in the IOTA programme.
The simple act of collecting QSL cards from the world's multitude of islands has produced the fascinating Islands on the Air (IOTA) award programmes. Now well over 40 years old, the IOTA programme is respected around the world as both challenging and rewarding. The IOTA Directory provides an insight into how to enter and participate in IOTA along with stories of DXpeditions and programme developments.
This latest edition builds on the extensive data revision seen in recent years. Fully updated, it provides the 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. There are also reports from the IOTA Contest and a number of DXpeditions around the world. There is special feature covering the new IOTA online software which is launched this year. Glossy colour pages also record the achievements of those who participate in the programme in the annual IOTA honour roll.
This book contains everything you need to know about IOTA programme and if you are already involved or are just interested, this book is a must have.
Size 210x297mm, 128 pages ISBN 9781-9050-8627-6
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By Ian Poole, G3YWZ
The HF (or short wave) bands are one of the most interesting areas of amateur radio. Stations from all around the globe can be heard and many interesting contacts can be made. Operating on these frequencies requires many skills if the most is to be made of the time that is available.
This second edition of HF Amateur Radio by the leading amateur radio author Ian Poole, G3YWX sets out all that your need to know about the radio spectrum from 1.8 to 30MHz. This book takes the reader through setting up an efficient amateur radio station, which equipment to choose, installation, and the best antenna for your location. It is packed full of information including which frequencies to use, how to operate on the bands, and the advantages of each type of transmission. Written in an approachable and informative style, this book has been fully revised and extensively expanded for this edition.
HF Amateur Radio will benefit those new to amateur radio, anyone contemplating exploring the world below 30MHz, and just about any licensed amateur or short-wave listener who feels he could get more out of his station.
Please note that this book is not 160 pages reported in May RadCom and is also being sold for a cheaper price than that quoted. We apologise if this has causes any difficulty.
Size 240x174 mm, 144 pages, ISBN 9781-9050-8628-3
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By Bob Titterington G3ORY, David Williams, M3WDD and David Deane, G3ZOI
Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) - also known as Radio Orienteering - is an outdoor pursuit which combines orienteering with the amateur radio skill of direction finding. Competitors use their skills to locate a number of hidden transmitters within a given time limit. This book is aimed at giving readers everything they need to become involved in this fascinating sport.
Radio Orienteering - the ARDF Handbook is packed with information as you'll find everything from 'top 10 tips to improve performance' to 'organising an ARDF event'. Beginning with the fascinating history of ARDF the book provides a general overview of the sport. The reader will find pages telling you what you need to know about taking part in your first ARDF event, including clothes to wear, equipment to use, safety, and a guide to way that an event progresses. There are details of the art of plotting bearings, with detailed instructions on how to make the best of your equipment and the methods of translating your receiver results onto your map. There is even a chapter is devoted to training and practice hints and good pointers on how to prepare physically for an event.
Readers of Radio Orienteering - the ARDF Handbook will also find included a great deal of equipment intended for home construction. There are details for 3.5MHz and 144MHz DF receivers, a 2m Yagi antenna, plus transmitters, keyers and fixed antennas. There are substantial constructional projects through to simple documented circuit diagrams. Several of the designs have practical applications other than for strictly ARDF purposes.
This book is an excellent and rounded reference work, highly readable, well-illustrated and is ideal for investigating this sport for the first time or for those looking to extend their knowledge.
ISBN 9781-9050- 8627-6, Paperback, Size 175x240mm 112 pages
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By John Fielding, ZS5JF
RF Design Basics is the latest book by acclaimed author John Fielding, ZS5JF. This book is a practical guide to Radio Frequency (RF) design rather than the more usual text book written for post-graduate electronics engineers. Aimed at those who wish to design and build their own RF equipment, this book provides a gentle introduction to the art and science of RF design. The fourteen chapters of RF Design Basics cover subjects such as tuned circuits, receiver design, oscillators, frequency multipliers, design of RF filters, impedance matching, the pi tank network, making RF measurements, and both solid-state and valve RF power amplifiers. One chapter explains the meaning of S parameters, while another is devoted to understanding the dual gate Mosfet. Much attention is given to the necessity of cooling valve PAs and there is even a practical
design for water cooling a large linear amplifier, a subject overlooked by most other publications.
RF Design Basics neatly fills the gap between a beginner's 'introduction to radio' and RF design text books. Written for the average radio amateur, this book is an accessible and useful reference work for everyone interested in RF design.
© RSGB 2006, ISBN 9781-9050- 8625-2 size 210x297mm (A4) 192 pages
By Gordon McComb, Myke Predko
Robot Builder's Bonanza
The Best and Biggest Robotics Book on the Block
Gordon McComb has partnered with fellow robotics enthusiast Myke Predko and together they've produced the ultimate guide to building your very own robot. Inside Robot Builder's Bonanza you'll find detailed plans for constructing robots that walk, see, feel, talk, listen, think and more! Best of all, this book will make you want to build a robot and show you how you can! Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something to inspire and advance robot plans.
Included there are fully illustrated plans for 99 amazing robots with hundreds of great illustrations and customizability added to every project. You will also find details of materials and tools you can use to build your robots. The book covers state-of-the-art advances and developments in remote control through to help with microcontrollers for the beginner. There is information on turning toys into automatons, advanced locomotion, high-tech sensors, even suggestions for robotics competitions and competing and 75% fewer bad jokes
The 766 pages of Robot Builder's Bonanza are packed with enthusiasm, fascinating science titbits, field-tested projects, and modular organization to make it easy to invent and build your own designs. This best-seller puts it all together for anyone with the slightest curiosity about this fascinating hobby.
Paperback, 766 pages © 2006, McGraw Hill
ISBN 9780-0714-6893-0
by Fred Handscombe, G4BWP
From the basic "what was that Call?" question to research for an elusive award, this book provides what is needed. The World's most comprehensive list of prefixes is a fully updated. Not only a listing of all the prefixes used across the world but also references for continent, CQ Zone, DXCC, IOTA, ITU Zone, Latitude & Longitude and a whole lot more.This book still includes elements such as the DXCC deleted entities, Russian & CIS entities etc. The popular DXCC checklist ishere, along with details of various award programs including IOTA, CQ WAZ, DXCC, WAS and others. New for this edition is an index of countries and their callsign allocations divided by continent. There are also more detailed listings for the wide range of RSGB awards for HF and 50MHz.Produced in the popular "lay flat" wire binding for ease of use, this book is an excellent tool for the beginner and the experienced hand alike and is a must for every radio amateur.
RSGB, paperback, Size 297x210mm (landscape), 80 pages ISBN 9781-9050-8624-5
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By Prof. Tom Perera, W1TP
The breaking of the Enigma Codes in World War II was one of the defining actions of the whole war. This CD looks at the Enigma machines themselves in amazing detail and brings to life how these machines were made and used. This CD also looks at the development of Enigma machines made by other countries after the war and detail is included of Russian, Swiss and American versions. In sixty sections you will find 5 videos, over 1400 photographs, schematics, nine Enigma books & manuals and two Enigma simulator programs. This CDcovers a huge array of detail from operating instructions,assembly and details of Enigma machines captured during the war and their value to Allied efforts. The CDgoes beyond the Enigma machines of WWII andcontains material on various derivations of these fascinating encryption devices. There are details of the American M-209 cipher machine including a 30-minute training film on its use. There is information on the FIALKA which is a recently discovered Russian Enigma machine, along with the Swiss pocket cipher machines. The CD is presented in an easy to use HTML format so any computer with an internet browser can use it easily. Some items on the CD do require other software to run and this has been included in the form of Mozilla Firefox (a web browser), Adobe Acrobat and Real Player (all PC versions).
At 697MB there is far more on this CD than we can hope to cover here. This is simply a gold mine of material for anyone interested in the subject of Enigma machines. This CD is thoroughly recommended as a remarkable resource for those researching the Enigma saga or anyone just interested in the topic.
ISBN 9781-9050-8622-1
This CD edition of his famous Telegraph Collectors Guide is the most comprehensive guide to telegraph keys available. Containing an amazing 7000 photographs and a vast array of descriptions, prices, books, maps, videos and lists, this CD is a goldmine of fascinating information. The Telegraph Collectors CD is really easy to use and requires no installation or hard disc space, being HTML it should run equally well on PCs or Macs. It starts with a historical background of telegraph keys and discusses the types of keys available from the earliest years through to the present day. The reader will then find a breakdown ofthe various categories of keys, from the earliest 1830 varieties through the introduction of Morse code keys,spark & wireless keys, military keys from around the world and radio keys. There is also a wide range of material covering practice sets, semi-automatic keys (or "Bugs"), electronic keyers, paddles, home-made keys and even novelty items. A wide variety of pictures and diagrams aid identification of the various models and the author has included extensive lists of the various manufacturers, their model numbers and codes. There are even tips on restoring telegraph keys and their use along with a comprehensive index of the material. Even if you are not interested in the dollar value of telegraph keys this historical reference work is fascinating look at telegraph and Morse keys since their very inception.
ISBN 9781-9050-8623-8
By Al Brogdon, W1AB
More and more amateur radio operators are being faced with planning issues, awkward neighbours and there is certainly demand for simple advice that will keep stations on the air. Low Profile amateur radio seeks to address these problems with simple and clear advice as to what is needed to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. Follow the easy going discussions of Al Brogdon, W1AB, as he provides details for many real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low profile circumstances.The need to operate a low profile Amateur Radio station may be imposed by the confines of a small home or flat. Other hams are restricted by deeds or leases that regulate the size of the antenna they can install. There is information here on wire antennas used indoors, screwdriver antennas,loop antennas and details of low profile VHF/UHF Antennas. One chapter covers the "Killer Antenna" for 40 metres which has become the basis for many variations of low profile outdoor antennas. This is an extensive range that should satisfy most requirements. The reader will also find information on antenna tuners,QRPand operating practices. The book concludes with cover a range of articles published in the ARRL magazine QSTon the subject of low profile amateur radio.Ranging from a "simple killer antenna" through to "the challenge of a little pistol" these add interesting background to the book.
Size 137x213mm, 176 pages ISBN 9780-8725-9974-1
Edited By Dr. R C Whelan, G3PJT
The International Amateur Radio Examination Manual is designed to help students who are preparing for the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) T/R 61-01 compliant exams, such as that run by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). Comprising both theory and practical tasks this manual can be used for group or individual study. Borrowing heavily on the three tier UK licence study books produced by the RSGB this book provides all that is required for those studying the CEPT amateur radio syllabus. This book is fully compliant with the RSGB International Amateur Radio Exam which is used by many national administrations to grant amateur radio licences. The International Amateur Radio Examination Manual is an important study aid and useful as a reference book for all radio amateurs.
© RSGB 2006, ISBN 1-905086-13-X size 210x297mm 132 pages
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Vertical antenna designs have been popular with radio amateurs for years and you can see why. Most are easy to build, take up little space and are relatively unobtrusive. Vertical antennas can be very effective and vertical arrays of two or more antennas can function as powerful directional antennas.
The ARRL's More Vertical Antenna Classics is a book that collects together articles from magazines such as QST, QEX and the National Contest Journal, as well as several ARRL Antenna Compendium publications. Broken into topical groups the reader is presented with fascinating articles providing antenna designs for:
Portable Antennas
Multi-band Verticals
Vertical Arrays
Vertical & Ground Systems
Low Band Verticals
Single Band Verticals
Included are overviews of vertical antenna design & use along with theoretical articles. The effects of salt water on vertical antenna performance designs in a series of articles called verticals by the sea. This book is a mine of useful information on Vertical antennas and a must for those interested in antenna design.
© American Radio Relay League, 160pages, 210x272mm. ISBN 0-87259-979-5
Have you ever wondered how your power supplies work? Have you ever wanted to build or modify a power supply but haven't had the confidence? Do you need a supply that is difficult to find or expensive to buy? The Power Supply Handbook answers all of these questions, and much more.
This book provides all that is required to understand and make power supplies of various types. Power Supply Handbook is written in an easy to approach style by the electronics guru John Fielding, ZS5JF. John has over 30 years experience building power supplies both for business and home use. This book explains how to select each of the components in a power supply, how the various types of circuit work and how to measure the finished supply. Power Supply Handbook covers a range of converters and also deals in detail with the ubiquitous switch-mode supplies. There are also chapters on high voltage supplies, batteries and chargers, and test equipment. Packed with this and much more Power Supply Handbook teaches the reader how to be confident with building, maintaining and using power supplies of all types.
From the new home constructor looking for a straightforward guide through to those seeking a practical reference book, all will find this book a useful and a must for their bookshelf.
© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 240x174mm, 288 pages, ISBN 1-905086-21-0
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This is the book that all keen home constructors have been waiting for! Circuit Overload includes 128 circuit diagrams, complemented by an additional 89 other diagrams, graphs and photographs and is a unique source of ideas for almost any circuit the radio amateur might want.
Circuits are provided that cover wide range of topics. Chapters have been devoted to audio, metering & display, power supplies, test equipment and antennas. Chapters have also been included that cover the design of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filters. Nor are valves forgotten with, two chapters of Circuit Overload devoted to this fascinating topic.
Circuits include a two-tone oscillator for correctly setting up SSB transmitters, a temperature controlled crystal oven, a speech clipper, a solar panel battery charger, a simple intercom system, an RF 'sniffer' device, a product detector for an SSB / CW receiver, a Morse code oscillator, a phase modulator for an FM transmitter, a novel idea for an 'el cheapo' signal generator, a Noise Figure meter, a nicad battery charger and cell rejuvenator, a mains frequency monitor, an inrush current limiter, a high-power PIN diode antenna switch, crystal oscillators, an audio notch filter, audio amplifiers, 455kHz, 10.7MHz and 21.4MHz markers, a variable voltage bench power supply unit, a very low power transmitter for 1.3GHz to assist in aligning a 23cm converter, and much, much more.
Throughout the book, circuits are presented in an easy to understand fashion and many can be inter-connected to make a more complex item if so desired by the reader. If you are interested in home construction this book provides simple circuits and advice for the beginner with more complex circuits for the more experienced.
© RSGB 2006, ISBN 1-905086-20-2 size 240x174mm 208 pages
By Cliff Powlesland, G8CQZ
The PIC series of microcomputer chips are one of the most useful innovations for anyone interested in home construction of electronic devices. PIC Basics is a straightforward guide to the use and programming of the PIC and is aimed at those with little or no experience in programming computers.
The reader is taken from "What is a PIC?" with basic descriptions and discussions of programming languages and techniques. Then the book goes on to describe PIC processors in much more detail, right down to register level. This isn't as daunting as it seems - the author manages to keep a potentially baffling section at a very readable level. The following chapter treats the various PICs built-in peripherals in a similarly approachable manner.
There are also chapters on the various compilers and hardware programming techniques and details of projects you can make. The projects are quite diverse, but are generally shack-friendly. They include a Morse key, an automatic Morse generator, a Morse decoder with LCD display, two-tone audio generator, 30MHz frequency counter, digital voltmeter, and a PC-based audio recorder which uses a PIC as the front end. The book provides all the steps needed to put together these projects along with full listings of what is needed for each project.
There are a large number of PIC devices available, each with differing characteristics and PIC Basics contains some hints on how to choose and use the right PIC for your own project, and where to get additional information to turn your ideas into a reality.
This book provides a great introduction to PICs, both in terms of the hardware and the programming techniques which can be employed.
© RSGB 2006, ISBN 1-905086-18-0 size 240x174mm 208 pages
By Bob Iannini
Folowing on from the extraordinary book "Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius" this companion title contains everything the hobbyist needs to build more than 40 new "evil genius" electronic devices. Each project contains a detailed list of materials, sources for obtaining parts, schematics, documentation, and instructions for assembly. Projects contain briefings on mathematical theory, along with simple explanations of operation. There are also details of various methods of acceleration, power conditioning, energy source, magnetism, and electro-kinetics.
Projects Include Building: * Lasers * Magnetic cannons * Dog bark controlling devices * Electronic ventriloquists * Light saber recycling stand * Automotive neon * Sonic insect repellents * Earthquake detector * Ozone water treating device * Snooper phones
Far from being daunting most of the projects are well within the scope of the competent home constructor.
Published by McGraw-Hill, Size 215x274mm, 250 pages, ISBN 0-07-142609-4
Both McGraw Hill and the RSGB urge considerable caution to readers of this fun book. Some projects have the potential to be dangerous and may even be illegal in use in the UK and other jurisdictions.
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This extraordinary book contains everything the hobbyist needs to build more than 28 inexpensive "evil genius" electronic devices. Each project contains a detailed list of materials, sources for obtaining parts, schematics, documentation, and instructions for assembly. Projects contain briefings on mathematical theory, along with simple explanations of operation. There are also details of various methods of acceleration, power conditioning, energy source, magnetism, and electro-kinetics. Far from being daunting most of the projects are well within the scope of the competent home constructor.
Projects include Lasers, Tesla Coils, ultrasonic microphone, body heat detector, lightning bolt generator, infrared viewer and a "Star Wars" plasma light sabre. There are also fascinating projects such as "See in the dark", electronic can crushers and Ion Ray Guns.
"A thoroughly recommended book -- the projects are inexpensive, yet truly make an impression on the serious electronics tinkerer and the mechanical hobbyist"
By Roger Cooke, G3LDI
This is the 9th edition of this hugely popular title and it has been completely re-written by Morse enthusiast Roger Cooke, G3LDI and sets a new standard for books covering Morse code. With a free CD of both audio and computer programmes and a fine book there is no better guide to learning Morse code available.
As you would expect this book covers the history of Morse, how to get started, abbreviations and prosigns, how to increase your speed and ultimately using the code when DXing or contesting. A chapter on keys discusses the way to use a straight 'pump' as well as modern keys and paddles. You also are provided with the latest learning techniques involving computers and there are circuits included to build a Morse practice oscillator and an electronic keyer.
FREE CD: For the first time included is a free dual purpose computer/audio CD. This contains nearly an hour of audio recordings of Morse code at 5, 10 and 15 words per minute. This provides ideal the opportunity to learn Morse code in the car or at leisure by playing the disk in any CD player. The computer section also contains these audio files which can be run on a PC soundcard or downloaded to a personal MP3 player. The CD also contains a whole host of Morse software from learning Morse programmes through to Morse contesting software. In addition a there is bonus material such as additional articles and pictures and an array of web links.
Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is essential reading and listening for anyone wanting to widen their horizons by adding Morse code to their skills.
© RSGB 2006, 32 pages, 240x174mm, ISBN 1-905086-17-2
For anyone with a passing interest in radio astronomy this book is a revelation. Amateur Radio Astronomy shows how much radio amateurs have contributed to the science of radio astronomy and how the average amateur can make and set up equipment to study the signals coming from space.
Amateur Radio Astronomy covers in depth the subject of receiving radio signals from outer space. Starting with a historical perspective of Radio Astronomy this book covers all that is needed to become active in this area. The book covers what parameters are required for the antenna and receiver through practical low noise amplifiers. The reader is also provided with straight forward advice on assembling a receiving station along with practical information to put together your own station. A practical design for a "hydrogen line receiver" aimed at 1420MHz is also included.
This book has no equivalent published elsewhere and the author has achieved a great balance between historical narrative and technical information. Amateur Radio Astronomy is not only 'a great read' but a practical reference for this fascinating topic.
© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 240x174mm, 320 pages, ISBN 1-905086-16-4
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More equipment, accessories and antennas for low power radio operating!
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.
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.
©The American Radio Relay League, Size 275x208mm, 176 pages. ISBN: 0-87259-965-5
Edited By George Brown, M5ACN
This is a book for everyone, beginner and old hand alike, who is interested in amateur radio. Amateur Radio Essentials aims to answer frequently-asked questions that the editor has fielded on the telephone while working for the RSGB.
The subject matter covers everything from Rho to Radiation Resistance, from Filtering to Fractal Aerials, and from Solar Indices to Spurious Signals. The content is divided into six broad sections covering a huge range of amateur radio material. Beginners can find basic information about most of the things that matter in amateur radio, whilst old hands can find data that other textbooks often don't include.
Edited from articles originally published in the RSGB house journal, RadCom, this is a reference book and guide to the FAQs of amateur radio. It is unmatched in its scope and relevance.
© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 240x174mm, 288 pages. ISBN 1-905086-12-1
6 Book Set
Shortly after WWII the RSGB produced a hugely popular series of booklets detailing various aspects of amateur radio. This series of books published in 1947 - 1949 covered amateur radio as it was then. The RSGB is now re-issuing these booklets, in their original form as a special edition boxed set. Each book is a gem being an historical encapsulation of electronics as it was and what radio amateurs were doing with it. The set contains 6 booklets with a nearly 450 pages of fascinating material. Not only is this collection a historical master class in amateur radio, it provides an ideal understanding of the way the past has shaped the direction of current technology. Provided in a special metallic gold finish slip case this set will grace any bookshelf and is thoroughly recommended reading every radio amateur.
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
© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 184x120mm ISBN 1-905086-14-8
by Michael Bryce, WB8VGE
When all else fails...how will you communicate?
With Emergency Power for Radio Communications, you will explore the various means of electric power generation from charging batteries, to keeping the lights on. This book covers the foundation of any communications installation--the power source. Use this book to plan ways to stay on the air when weather or other reasons cause a short-term or long-term power outage. Find ways to reach beyond the commercial power grid. Identify methods for alternative power generation that will work best in your particular situation, perhaps taking advantage of possibilities already on hand. The contents of this are wide ranging and cover generators such as solar, gas, wind and water through to batteries, inverters, saftey and emergency practices.
© 2005. Published by ARRL, 164 pages 275x210mm - ISBN: 0-87259-953-1
NEW - 8th edition
Edited by Mike Dennison, G3XDV and Chris Lorek, G4HCL
The Radio Communication Handbook is back!
Bigger and better than ever before!
Many books claim to have been extensively revised however the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook, 8th edition has had the largest revision for many an edition. Once again, the RSGB has recruited experts on a wide variety of subjects to produce the most comprehensive guide to the practical side of amateur radio. Covering the entire spectrum from the basics through to advanced projects, and including many classic circuits, the Radio Communication Handbook makes an essential shack accessory.
Just about everyone will find items of great value in this great book. Chapters vary from the essentials right through to detailed ones on specialist topics. For the experienced radio amateur there are hosts of new ideas, including modern techniques such as microprocessors, surface mount components and computer aids to designing circuits and antennas. The book also contains for the first time since the original 20-part RadCom serial the 'PIC-A-STAR' brainchild of Peter Rhodes, G3XJP. This is a complete transceiver project, based around PIC technology and giving state-of-the-art performance. Appendices contain all the useful reference data and artwork for printed circuit boards. With 26 chapters spread over 768 pages this is packed with far more ever than can be detailed here.
FREE CD
If this updated book were not enough you can now search every page of the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook, 8th edition at the touch of a button. A free CD is enclosed in the book that contains a searchable and printable version of the book. This makes the book incredibly easy to navigate and 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.
* New larger format
* 768 A4 pages
* Half a million words!
* Over 1500 illustrations
* 26 chapters and two appendices
* Extensively revised
* Much new material
* Complete PIC-A-STAR transceiver project
* Projects for 136kHz to 76GHz
* Free CD
If you only ever buy one book on amateur radio, this should be the one!
© Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 297x210mm, 764 pages, ISBN: 0-905086-08-3
by Peter Hart, G3SJX
25 years of Hart Reviews is a collection of every single review Peter Hart, G3SJX has published in RadCom from 1979-2004. RadCom's leading equipment reviewer has covered some of the most significant changes to radio technology in the last 25 years. Peter has covered the first amateur radio equipment to include microcontrollers which, in turn, made possible the single tuning knob digital frequency synthesiser and the ability to make stable oscillators at VHF. This made viable the up-conversion broadband superhet architecture which forms the basis of virtually all successive designs up until the present day. Nearly 100 equipment reviews are included in this book and cover every conceivable type of transceiver, including a variety of antennas and amplifiers as well. This book is not only a fascinating view of 25 years of amateur radio equipment but is a valuable guide to the new and second hand buyer of equipment.
RSGB, paperback, 210 by 297 mm, 264 pages. ISBN: 1-905086-10-5
***Shipping mid November 2005 onwards***
By Enrico Stumpf-Siering, DL2VFR
The DX Bible!
This indispensable book is a goldmine for anyone interested in DXing or operating on the HF Bands. Originally published in German the Shortwave DX Handbook is a bestseller that has been expertly translated into English by Martyn Phillips, G3RFX.
Starting from the question "So you want to be a DXer?" and tackling subjects such as how to really listen, pile-up techniques (both on CW and SSB), DX information (Clusters, bulletins, websites, news broadcasts), propagation etc, the Shortwave DX Handbook is full of useful information and techniques for both the newcomer and the experienced DXer. Over 400 pages comprise what must be one of the most comprehensive amateur radio guides ever published. Virtually every conceivable piece of information the HF operator or DXer is ever likely to require is here from "DX etiquette" to "how to". This book also contains extensive appendices covering subjects such as Morse code; English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Russian phonetic alphabets and numbers; NCDXF beacons; IARU Region 1, 2 and 3 band plans; CEPT licensing information; ITU country prefixes; DXCC entities; Russian prefixes and districts; IARU member societies' names, addresses and websites; overseas QSL bureaus and very much more.
Expertly written and compiled this book is the modern reference work for beginners or old hands who chase DX on the HF bands. The Shortwave DX Handbook has its place in every DXer's shack and DXpedition suitcase.
418 pages, 210 x 147mm, paperback ISBN: 3-88692-045-3
