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You want to know antennas. You want to build your own. How do you do it? Where do you begin? Start with the ARRL Antenna Book! This book is the ultimate source on antenna theory and provides all the information you need, from design to construction. The ARRL Antenna Book covers the construction of antennas for nearly every radio frequency and application, including HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, fixed station, portable, mobile, marine and satellite!
This twenty-third softcover edition features new information:
- How short vertical antennas affect the ground performance of antenna systems
- New section on grounding and bonding, both key to effective station design and protection
- Updated propagation chapter now includes a discussion on MF and LF propagation
- Expanded content on CD-ROM, including references and classic articles on antennas
The ARRL Antenna Book includes exciting new antenna projects:
- Multiband HF antennas from 160 to 10 meters
- A simple omnidirectional satellite antenna system
- More popular Moxon antenna projects on CD-ROM
- Stealthy and portable antenna designs for Multiband HF antennas from 160 to 10 meters
The ARRL Antenna Book includes the ARRL Antenna Book CD-ROM, with all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, plus utility programs and supplemental content from expert contributors.
With the ARRL Antenna Book by your side, you can learn the secrets of building your own antennas and take your amateur radio experience to the next level! Use this handy and valuable reference to help you conquer the world of amateur radio!
Note: CD-ROM 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. Utility programs are Windows® compatible only. Some utilities have additional OS limitations and may not be compatible with 64-bit operating systems. Topics Covered By The ARRL Antenna Book
- Chapter 1 - Antenna Fundamentals
- Chapter 2 - Dipoles and Monopoles
- Chapter 3 - The Effects of Ground
- Chapter 4 - Radio Wave Propagation
- Chapter 5 - Loop Antennas
- Chapter 6 - Multielement Arrays
- Chapter 7 - Log-Periodic Dipole Arrays
- Chapter 8 - Antenna Modeling
- Chapter 9 - Single-Band MF and HF Antennas
- Chapter 10 - Multiband HF Antennas
- Chapter 11 - HF Yagi and Quad Antennas
- Chapter 12 - Broadside and End-Fire Arrays
- Chapter 13 - Long-Wire and Traveling-Wave Antennas
- Chapter 14 - HF Antenna System Design
- Chapter 15 - VHF and UHF Antenna Systems
- Chapter 16 - VHF and UHF Mobile Antennas
- Chapter 17 - Antennas for Space Communications
- Chapter 18 - Repeater Antenna Systems
- Chapter 19 - Portable Antennas
- Chapter 20 - Stealth and Limited Space Antennas
- Chapter 21 - Mobile and Maritime HF Antennas
- Chapter 22 - Receiving and Direction-Finding Antennas
- Chapter 23 - Transmission Lines
- Chapter 24 - Transmission Line System Techniques
- Chapter 25 - Antenna Materials and Construction
- Chapter 26 - Building Antenna Systems and Towers
- Chapter 27 - Antenna and Transmission Line Measurements
- Chapter 28 - Antenna System Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Glossary of Terms
- Abbreviations
- Length Conversions
- Metric Equivalents
- Gain Reference
- Index
- Project Index
- Author's Index
Product Details
Softcover: 992 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; Twenty-Third Edition/First Printing (September 2015)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-62595-044-4
Product Dimensions: 8 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.0 pounds