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others recommend by buying". Often some of these titles come from solid recommendations from the Electronics Q&A
group.
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Here below are a few real quality books I can really personally recommend with absolute confidence, all written by highly respected
authors, some who are personally known to me. Don't be put off by the word "amateur" in some of the titles, such as the famous "electronics bible",
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Amateurs these are comprehensive electronics reference and how-to-books.
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Short-Range Wireless Communication
Fundamentals of RF System Design and Application (With CD-ROM)
By Alan Bensky
Written for technically oriented readers, this book offers a basic but comprehensive understanding of radio communication, including
satellite and cellular systems, with an emphasis on short-range or low-power wireless applications.
This book fills the void for those looking to develop wireless digital communication between personal computers, peripherals, and
consumer electronic devices using short-range RF. Illustrative examples and diagrams accompany basic theoretical discussions. Information is included
concerning rules and regulations governing unlicensed short-range radio equipment for the United States, Canada, and Europe.
The accompanying CD-ROM contains real-world examples of engineering worksheets for short-range communication system designs.
CERTIFIED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (CET) STUDY GUIDE (Paperback)
By Joseph A. Risse, from McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Professional electronic technicians preparing to take a Certified Electronics Technician (CET) exam will find this book an extremely
helpful resource. Designed to serve as an overall review guide, it covers a wide range of information readers must know in order to pass the
Associate-level section of the Certified Electronics Technician Exam and both the Consumer and the Computer Journeyman-level tests.
Subjects covered include three-terminal amplifying circuits in consumer products, VCRs and compact disc players, televisions, digital
and computer systems, and text equipment and troubleshooting. Review questions with all answers are included at the end of each chapter. Three
complete 75-question exams and answers are provided at the end of the book.
Designed for use by the novice as well as the professional, this book/CD- ROM combo gives the reader all kinds of projects with
material that explains why they work.
A wide variety of antennae are covered: high frequency dipole, vertically polarized HF, multiband and tunable wire, hidden and limited
space, directional phased vertical and directional beam, VHF/UHF transmitting and receiving, shortwave reception, microwave, mobile, marine and
emergency.
This third edition has new material on wire antenna construction methods, antenna modeling software, antennas for radio astronomy and
Radio Direction Finding, and antenna noise temperature.
A remarkably successful book (Cambridge reports sales of 125,000 copies of the first edition in eight languages). Emphasizes the
methods actually used by circuit designers -- a combination of basic laws, rules of thumb and a large bag of tricks.
Retains the informality and easy access that characterized the first. Responding to the rapid changes in electronics, they offer many
new tables as well as new and revised topics. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
THE ARRL HANDBOOK FOR RADIO AMATEURS 2019 [Softcover]
ARRL
The ARRL Handbook 2019 softcover edition. Up-to-date and always revised!
About the 2019 Edition:
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is a complete reference and guide to radio technology principles and practices. Since 1926, The ARRL Handbook has been a trustworthy source of introductory, applied, and theoretical information. Now in its 96th edition The Handbook continues to advance the pursuit of experimentation and innovation by radio amateurs and professionals. Each edition contains new and useful material to support Amateur Radio activity from the traditional short- and long-wave frequencies through microwaves!
Who reads The Handbook?
Amateur Radio operators, or �hams;� professional wireless communication engineers and system designers; electrical engineers; students and instructors of engineering, physics, and geoscience.
The ARRL Antenna Book: The Ultimate Reference for Amateur Radio Antennas, Transmission Lines And Propagation (Arrl Antenna Book) (Paperback) -
21st Edition
ARRL - with companion CD available!
This 21st edition has been extensively revised to include information you can use to build highly optimized or specialized antennas.
The book includes new content on Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) techniques, phased arrays, S-parameters as used in modern vector network
analyzers (VNA), Beverage receiving antennas, mobile screwdriver antennas, ionospheric area-coverage maps, and much...much more.
Fully searchable CD-ROM included! Bundled with this book is a CD-ROM containing The ARRL Antenna Book in its entirety
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reference book I can highly recommended to everyone with absolute confidence
ARRL's Hands-On Radio Experiments (Paperback)
Here are 61 short electronics experiments, designed to increase your understanding of basic radio fundamentals, components, circuits
and design:
Radio and Electronic Fundamentals
Semiconductor Basics
Building Block Circuits
Power Supplies
Filters
Oscillators and Buffers
Transmission Lines & Impedance Matching
Workshop & Design Techniques
Includes a complete parts list!
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HOW TO TEST ALMOST ANYTHING ELECTRONIC (Paperback)
by Delton T. Horn (Author) "IN SOME CASES, YOU CAN DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM SIMPLY BY EXAMINING the symptoms logically ..."
Staying away from hard-to-understand theory and mathematics, this practical handbook show you how common devices such as multimeters,
frequency and logic probes, signal traces, and oscilloscopes are used. You'll pinpoint problems in everything from TV sets and computers to
automotive electrical systems.
A practical, hands-on guide to troubleshooting with electronic test equipment - revised to include current testing techniques and new
chapters on mechanical repairs and flowcharting.
The Arrl General Class License Manual (Arrl General Class License Manual for the Radio Amateur, 4th Ed)
ARRL
Extremely popular with those people striving to gain general class licensing. 380 pages!
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HF Amateur Radio
by Ian Poole G3YWX
Ian Pool, G3YWX is well known among QRP circles and is a fine fellow indeed. His book HF Amateur Radio comprises 128 pages!
Ian Poole is an experienced author in the field of radio and electronics. He is professionally involved in the electronics industry
with a career of over 25 years. He has held an amateur radio licence for over 30 years and has written many articles for the amateur radio and
electronics press.
Book Description
For short wave listeners and radio amateurs, the HF or short wave bands are one of the most interesting areas. 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 book describes the radio spectrum from 1.8 to 30MHz. The 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 vital information including which frequencies
to use, how to operate on the bands, and the advantages of each type of transmission. HF Amateur Radio will benefit those new to amateur radio,
anyone contemplating exploring the world below 30MHz, and just about any short wave listener or licensed amateur who feels he could get more out of
their station.
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VHF / UHF Antennas
by Ian Poole G3YWX
Book Description
The book is aimed at amateur radio and short wave listening enthusiasts although it will provide a valuable reference for anyone interested in
antennas for these frequencies. The VHF and UHF bands provide an exciting opportunity for experimentation with antennas. Their size at these
frequencies means that they do not occupy great amounts of space and most people can experiment with constructing their own antennas.
"VHF / UHF Antennas" contains both the basic theory and constructional details for many antenna designs. The book takes the reader
through the essentials in an easy to understand fashion. Antenna fundamentals as well as vital information about feeders are included. Chapters are
then devoted to different types of antenna from dipoles to Yagis, and verticals to log periodic antennas giving details of the way in which they work
and constructional details for a variety of designs. The final chapters in the book cover measurements that can be undertaken and installation
techniques. The book is a gold mine of information for anyone wanting to understand more about antennas for the VHF and UHF bands as well as
constructing them. As such it will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in antennas whether newcomer or experienced hand.
by Ronald K. Jurgen (Editor), Ron Jurgen - Hardcover - 1,000 pages 2nd edition (February 28, 1999) McGraw-Hill
Professional Publishing;
Book Description
Imagine? 1,000 hardcover pages of expert, A-to-Z coverage of every electronics system in today's cars. From antilock brakes to
collision warning systems, automotive electronics figure prominently in the design of modern automobiles like never before. And, when it comes to
taking you through this technology in an authoritative, accessible, one-stop format, no resource comes close to Jurgen's bestselling
Automotive Electronics Handbook.
Whether you're an electronic engineer, mechanical engineer, technician, or an enthusiast working in the automotive industry or a
related area, this indispensable reference is all you need to stay on top of the fast-moving world of automotive electronics. Featuring contributions
from a "who's who" of experts from leading-edge companies like Chrysler, Bosch, Honda, Motorola, Intel, and Nissan, the revised and updated second
edition builds on its successful predecessor's in-depth look at sensor and actuators, electronic systems, and components.
The result is an all-in-one, landmark guide to automotive electronics that's your best bet for easy, at-a-glance reference and fast
answers to common problems.
Table of Contents - Contributors, Preface
Ch. 1. Introduction by Ronald K. Jurgen; Ch. 2. Pressure Sensors by Randy Frank; Ch. 3. Linear and Angle Position
Sensors by Paul Nickson; Ch. 4. Flow Sensors by Robert E. Bicking; Ch. 5. Temperature, Heat, and Humidity Sensors by Randy Frank;
Ch. 6. Exhaust Gas Sensors by Hans-Martin Wiedenmann, Gerhard Hotzel, Harald Neumann, Johann Riegel, Helmut Weyl; Ch. 7. Speed and
Acceleration Sensors by William C. Dunn; Ch. 8. Engine Knock Sensors by William G. Wolber; Ch. 9. Engine Torque Sensors by William
G. Wolber; Ch. 10. Actuators by Klaus Muller; Ch. 11. Automotive Microcontrollers by David S. Boehmer; Ch. 12. Engine Control by
Gary C. Hirschlieb, Gottfried Schiller, Shari Stottler; Ch. 13. Transmission Control by Kurt Neuffer, Wolfgang Bullmer, Werner Brehm; Ch. 14.
Cruise Control by Richard Valentine; Ch. 15. Braking Control by Jerry L. Cage; Ch. 16. Traction Control by Armin Czinczel; Ch.
17. Suspension Control by Akatsu Yohsuke; Ch. 18. Steering Control by Makoto Sato; Ch. 19. Lighting, Wipers, Air Conditioning /
Heating by Richard Valentine; Ch. 20. Instrument Panel Displays by Ronald K. Jurgen; Ch. 21. Trip Computers by Ronald K. Jurgen;
Ch. 22. On- and Off-Board Diagnostics by Wolfgang Bremer, Frieder Heintz, Robert Hugel; Ch. 23. Passenger Safety and Convenience by
Bernhard K. Mattes; Ch. 24. Antitheft Systems by Shinichi Kato; Ch. 25. Entertainment Products by Tom Chrapkiewicz; Ch. 26. Multiplex
Wiring Systems by Fred Miesterfeld; Ch. 27. Electromagnetic Standards and Interference by James P. Muccioli; Ch. 28. Electromagnetic
Compatibility by James P. Muccioli; Ch. 29. Navigation Aids and Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems by Robert L. French; Ch. 30.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles by George G. Karady, Tracy Blake, Raymond S. Hobbs, Donald B. Karner; Ch. 31. Noise Cancellation Systems
by Jeffrey N. Denenberg; Ch. 32. Future Vehicle Electronics by Randy Frank, Salim Momin; Index.
Turn on the Lights - From Bed! : Electronic Inventions, Contraptions, and Gadgets Kids Can Build
by Robert Carrow, Rick Brown (Illustrator) - Paperback - 111 pages (December 9, 1996).
From the Back Cover
Amazing, useful and educational gadgets kids can build! With the help of this book, children can have fun impressing family and
friends with all kinds of cool electronic gadgets and contraptions. all the while, they'll be learning about electricity and radio waves. In addition
to making these irresistible projects, children are encouraged to create their own inventions.
Ideal for middle school children, these useful and whimsical contraptions can be made with inexpensive, easy-to-find materials such as
recycled toy parts and motors, flashlight batteries, and other everyday household items.
Simple-to-build gadgets and contraptions include: Remote-controlled fan; Mousetrap alarm; Canned laughter; "Someone's outside my door"
light; Wireless magic tricks. Each thought-provoking activity comes with complete, clear instructions, but that's not all. Plenty of suggestions are
included for varying and changing each project to help children brainstorm their own cool inventions.
by Kurt Gieck, Reiner Gieck - Hardcover - 572 pages 7th edition (August 28, 1997).
Book Description
A comprehensive revision of the famed pocket guide giving engineers, scientists and other specialists a wide range of technical and
mathematical formulas in a handy format. Now including a new section on control engineering, this edition is updated throughout and includes 50
additional pages.
This perennial best-seller puts engineering formulas most used on the job at the user's fingertips.
Thoroughly practical and authoritative, it brings together in one source thousands of formulas and hundreds of diagrams to simplify
all engineering and technical calculations.
Comprehensive section cover: Units, Areas, Solid Bodies, Arithmetic, Functions of a Circle, Analytical Geometry, Statistics,
Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Statics, Kinematics, Dynamics, Hydraulics, Heat, Strength, Machine Parts,
Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Radiation Physics, Chemistry, Tables.
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High Speed Digital Design: A Handbook of Black Magic
by Howard W., Ph.D. Johnson, Martin, Ph.D. Graham - 384 pages.
Book Description
Focused on the field of knowledge lying between digital and analog circuit theory, this new text will help engineers working with
digital systems shorten their latest design problems. The scope of the material covered includes signal reflection, crosstalk, and noise problems
which occur in high speed digital machines (above 10 megahertz). This volume will be of practical use to digital logic designers, staff and senior
communitions scientist, and all those interested in digital design.
REVIEW: Very good balance of theory and practice, nice examples from the real world, must-read for anybody designing high speed
digital logic and having PCB board design in mind.
by Joe Carr, Keith Brindley, Joseph J. Carr - 344 pages.
Book Description
* Core title in Pocket Book series. * Updated by leading US electronics author, Joe Carr. * Covers European and US practice.
Newnes Electronics Engineer's Pocket Book is a unique reference source concise but comprehensive, and designed to be an essential tool
for a wide range of engineers and electronics enthusiasts.
This is a book written to be used, not to gather dust on a shelf, so unlike most reference books it is designed for the workshop
and lab. This compendium includes: component data, IC pin-outs, tables, formulae, principles of circuit design, circuit diagrams and a substantial
glossary of terms.
[Ian Purdie VK2TIP says:]
"There is no way I would be without my copy of this fine reference, you will wear it out with constant use..... Absolutely brilliant for students
preparing for exams."
The second edition includes expanded material on circuit design covering amplifiers, bridge circuits, filters and lasers. The editor
of the second edition is Joe Carr, a leading US electronics author who has published numerous books and magazine articles, including several titles
with Newnes.
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Electronic Circuits and Secrets of an Old-Fashioned Spy
by Sheldon Charrett
Book Review
In this information-run-amok age of pencil-necked pencil pushers, who can an aggrieved party call on for an old-fashioned spy job?
Why, an old-fashioned spy, of course! Let Sheldon Charrett, the last of the old-fashioned spies and author of Modern Identity Changer, show you how
to build bugs or take advantage of those already in place (be they cordless phones, baby monitors or cell phones); assemble a DTMF decoder with LCD
readout or decode the phone tones without one; construct a red box for free pay phone calls; map a cellular coverage area; modify a Mr. Microphone to
broadcast outside the commercial FM band; crack answering machine passwords in seconds; make a crystal-controlled FM phone tap for those annoying
subjects who refuse to use cordless phones; defeat digital and spread-spectrum cordless phones with an FM phone tap and much more!
Many of these procedures in this entertaining, fact-filled book have not been published anywhere, and the photos and drawings make
following them a snap.
This is the book old-fashioned spies everywhere have been clamoring for. For academic study only.
Synopsis
Portrays the trailblazing nineteenth-century inventor, the man who introduced the fundamentals of robotry and computer and missile science and who
harnessed the alternating electrical current used today. Reprint. - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
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I've now read this one and a great many people have purchased it through the general link to Amazon. Highly popular, I consider that
in itself a considerable recommendation.
Editorial Reviews - Book News, Inc.
Presented as a self-instructional guide for professionals, hobbyists, and technicians desiring to competently enter the world of
circuits (ac and dc), measuring devices, resistors, cells and batteries, semiconductors, computers, and the Internet. The author adopts an informal
and visually-oriented style, estimating that a daily hour investment for eight months and taking the chapter-end multiple choice tests, in
combination with no higher than junior high school level math and physical science, will earn self-didacts basic mastery in this area.
Book Description
In the field of introductory electronics, Stan Gibilisco wrote the book. Now this gifted teacher / author has updated his best-selling
guide to reach audiences interested in the latest electronic technologies: wireless communications plus computers and the Internet. Like its
predecessor, the Second Edition is a complete self-teaching tool. Because it assumes no prior technical knowledge, true novices can use it at their
own pace to master the fundamentals of electronics for work or hobbies....
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RF Circuit Design
Chris Bowick, WD4C
I have never read a better book on RF design. Chris's book is a constant reference for the serious RF designer. You will be amazed at
the quality and the quantity of the content. - 176 pages
ONE OF A NUMBER OF UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS
Hi Ian,
Just a quick note to say thanks for the book-shop department. I took your advice and bought the book by Chris Bowick. It's great. The
material is very well presented and it is just right for about every level from beginner to engineer. Good choice!
Regards,
Larry L. Beavers CPBE W1GTA, Assistant Chief Engineer, WBZ Newsradio 1030
Chris Bowick wrote to me in December, 2001 and, was very kind enough to share with us this update
to his biography.
Resonant Circuits
Some definitions - Resonance (lossless components) - Loaded Q - Insertion Loss - Impedance Transformation - Coupling of resonant Circuits.
Filter Design
Background - Modern Filter Design - Normalization and the Low-Pass prototype - Filter Types - Frequency and Impedance Scaling - High Pass Filter
Design - The Dual Network - Bandpass Filter Design - Summary of the Bandpass Filter Design Procedure - Band Rejection Filter Design - The Effects of
Finite Q.
Impedance Matching
Background - The L Network - Dealing with Complex Loads - Three-Element Matching - Low Q or Wideband Matching Networks - The Smith Chart - Impedance
Matching on the Smith Chart - Summary.
Transistors at Radio Frequencies - RF
The Transistor Equivalent Circuit - Y Parameters - S Parameters - Understanding RF Transistor Data Sheets - Summary
Small Signal RF Amplifier Design
Transistor Biasing - Design Using Y Parameters - Design Using S Parameters
RF Power Amplifiers
RF Power Transistor Characteristics - Transistor Biasing - Power Amplifier Design - Matching to Coaxial Feedlines - Automatic Shutdown Circuitry -
Broadband Transformers - Practical Winding Hints - Summary
Appendices on Vector Algebra and Noise Calculations ( Types of Noise - Noise Figure - Receiver Systems Calculations ).
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Troubleshooting Analog Circuits (The Edn Series for Design Engineers)
Robert A. Pease
If you are an analog or digital engineer/technician, experienced or neophyte, you'll find the legendary Bob Pease's approach to
problem identification and isolation to be applicable to a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines. Based on Pease's immensely popular series in EDN
MAGAZINE, he provides clear explanations and proven techniques.
Proven methods for troubleshooting analog circuits * Disk with approximately 60 pre-built Electronics Workbench circuits. * Electronics Workbench software required. * Part of the EDN Series for Design Engineers. - 224 pages
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Most Secret War
Dr. R. V. Jones
O.K. why is Ian recommending a non-reference book?. Because this is simply the most fascinating book I have ever read and, it is all
true. This is not fiction electronics.
I am a particular admirer of Dr. Jones. Over a fair period of time I've read and re-read this particular book three times, lent and
recommended it to countless people. Simply amazing the part science, electronics in particular, played in WW11.
When I first read this book (an earlier edition) I was left with the overwhelming feeling of being a real mental pygmy. Dr. Jones
experimented with infra-red, as one example, back in the late 1930's when it was considered pure science fiction.
This compelling book goes into great detail how science played such a huge part in allied success in WW11. It covers the fascinating
topic of the "battle of the beams", that is, radio beams.
You can not help realise that if Dr. Jones did not have the personal ear of Winston Churchill the results might well have been quite
different. This text is Jones's account of his part in British Scientific Intelligence between 1939 and 1949. It was his responsibility to anticipate
German applications of science (electronics) to warfare, so that their new weapons could be countered before they were used.
Much of his work had to do with radio navigation, as in the Battle of the Beams, with radar, as in the Allied Bomber Offensive and in
the preparations for D-Day and in the war at sea. He was also in charge of intelligence against the V-1 (flying bomb) and the V-2 (rocket)
retaliation weapons and, although the Germans were some distance behind from success, against their nuclear developments.
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Low Power Scrapbook
- RSGB
Hundreds of the very best projects from the G-QRP Club's magazine Sprat are brought together in this handy book. Includes low power
transmitters, simple receivers, accessories, circuit and construction hints and antennas.
Ideal for the experimenter or someone who likes the fun of building and operating their own radio equipment.
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Radio and Electronics Cookbook
- RSGB
A wealth of DIY and hobby projects written by experts who really understand home electronics construction.
Includes factsheets to help you learn electronics basics as you work through the book. The RSGB 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. - 304 pages, NEW I haven't
actually read this one yet.
Microelectronic Circuits - Oxford Series in Electrical Engineering. Hardcover - 1360 pages 4th Bk&cdr edition (June
1997)
I quote -
"Dear Ian,
I strongly recommend Microelectronic Circuits by Adel Sedra and Kenneth Smith. It's a basic analog and digital electronics book
that no person dabbling, for want of a better word, should be without. Perhaps some of the latter portions are more for an Electronics Engineer in
VLSI - but it doesn't hurt to know ANYTHING. :) "
Book Description
Microelectronic Circuits, Fourth Edition is an extensive revision of the classic text by Adel S. Sedra and K. C. Smith. The primary objective of this
text remains the development of the student's ability to analyze and design electronic circuits, both analog and digital, discrete and integrated.
Fundamental developments in modern technology, particularly the increased emphasis on integrated circuits and the profusion of advances in digital
electronics, require that engineers today be aptly...
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"I personally own two well worn out copies of this book although my copies are the 1977 editions. Absolutely superb value with so much
easy to follow general design information. Full of information on Amateur Radio circuit design and applications, descriptions of receivers,
transmitters, power supplies and test equipment. Much of the data cannot be found elsewhere. Essential for every technical library. 256 pages.
Extremely cheap at the price and an excellent "general electronics reference book".
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4-6 weeks. Please note that titles occasionally go out of print or publishers run out of stock. Amazon will notify you within 2-3 weeks if we have
trouble obtaining this title.
Electronic Hobbyists Data Book
R. A. Penfold - Babani 256 pages
This book by Bob Penfold provides a very inexpensive source of a wide range of data. The subjects include:
common circuits and related data,
pin out details of a wide range of CMOS and TTL devices,
colour codes,
data and lead out of fets, transistors, diodes, triacs, thyristors.
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W1FB's Design Notebook
- The American Radio Relay League, Inc.
Practical Circuits for Experimenters by the late Doug DeMaw, W1FB.
Just the book for the avid builder of Amateur Radio equipment. This plain-language book is filled with simple, practical projects that
can be built using readily available components and common hand tools. There are explanations of how the various circuits work without heavy
mathematical analysis. 200 pages.
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occasionally go out of print or publishers run out of stock. Amazon will notify you within 2-3 weeks if we have trouble obtaining this title.
Introduction to Radio Frequency Design
- Wes Hayward W7ZOI
Wes Hayward W7ZOI, is widely known as one of the most astute designers around, anyone involved in "home brewing" their own electronic
equipment will sooner or later buy a Wes Hayward publication.
Wes is world famous for taking the complex and making it simple, for designing a wide range of test equipment you can build at home
for a fraction of the cost of professional equipment with almost comparable performance. Wes's spectrum
analyzer project is just one such "killer" application.
My copy of Bill Orr's Handbook is the 19th edition, 1975. Fortunately you can have later and revised editions. 672 pages 23Rd/Rpt
edition (May 1997).
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Practical RF Design Manual
- Doug DeMaw, W1FB
Another famous title from our icon the late Doug DeMaw, a true "gentleman's gentleman" and a very innovative designer who affected and
changed so many lives for the better.
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CMOS Cookbook
Don Lancaster
Another widely respected author who also has a fine sense of humour. A prolific writer and major contributor to columns in electronics
magazines.
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Lancaster's Active Filter Cookbook
Don Lancaster
A further title from this prolific author, perhaps this one is my personal favourite from Don's long list of contributions to
electronics.
Considered by many as the definitive book on Op-Amps. Terrible shame Walter's famous book on "555 Timers" is no longer in print, why?,
if you ever see a second hand copy grab it.
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NOTE - I've not personally reviewed these publications. Just suggestions.
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