ANTENNA BOOK 22TH EDITION - A.R.R.L.-

NEW Hardcover Edition Hardcover Edition

Antennas, Transmission Lines and Radio Wave Propagation

Build one antenna, and you’ll quickly find yourself planning the next. The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications is devoted entirely to that pioneering spirit. In this one book, you will find all of the information you need to design complete antenna systems—from planning, to design and construction. The Antenna Book includes treatments for nearly any radio band and operating application: low-band, HF, VHF, UHF and microwave; fixed station, portable, mobile, maritime, satellite and more!

New and Improved! This twenty-second edition includes a complete reorganization, new content, and exciting new antenna projects:

Every chapter updated or rewritten, including limited-space antennas, portable and mobile antennas, receiving antennas, building towers, and antenna system troubleshooting
New designs, including a C-pole ground-independent HF antenna, a 40 meter Moxon beam, and improved half-element designs for Yagis
Updated EZNEC-ARRL version 5.0 antenna modeling software
Expanded content on CD-ROM, including and an extensive collection of antenna models
New Author and Project Indexes
…and more!

CD-ROM Included! The CD-ROM includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, plus utility programs and supplemental content from expert contributors.

System Requirements: A fully searchable PDF version of this book is included for 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 processors.

Product Details
HARDCOVER : 936 pages.
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; Twenty-Second Edition/First Printing (October 2011)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-87259-680-1
Product Dimensions: 8 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches

Nostro riferimento numero: A07

ON4UN’s Low Band DXing - ARRL EDITION -

NEW

Antennas, Equipment and Techniques for DXcitement on 160, 80 and 40
Meters Fourth Edition.by John Devoldere, ON4UN.

25 Years of Low Band Success!

The fifth edition features new and updated material. Highlights include…

…a thoroughly revised discussion of receiving antennas. You’ll discover how to greatly enhance their operational bandwidth. In addition, low-signal transformers for Beverages and other receive-only antennas are analyzed in great detail, along with effective common-mode filters.

…a new examination of phased arrays, with new concepts such as the hybrid-fed 4-square array and opposite-voltage feed system. This is a must-read for every serious antenna builder!

…dozens of new propagation maps based on DX Atlas, as well as an in-depth analysis of the influence of sunspot cycles on 160-meter ducting.

…a new discussion of cutting edge technology including Software Defined Radio and the revolutionary LP-500 Digital Station Monitor.

Contents:
* Propagation
* DXing on the Low Bands
* Receiving and Transmitting Equipment
* Antenna Design Software
* Antennas: General, Terms, Definitions
* The Feed Line and the Antenna
* Receiving Antennas
* The Dipole Antenna
* Vertical Antennas
* Large Loop Antennas
* Phased Arrays
* Other Arrays
* Yagis and Quads
* Low Band DXing from a Small Garden
* From Low Band DXing to Contesting

CD-ROM included! The CD-ROM includes the entire book in a fully searchable PDF format as well as ON4UN’s software (Windows XP only), antenna modeling files, photographs and more.

Softcover: 672 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; Fifth Edition/First Printing (December 2010 )

Nostro riferimento numero: A48

Antenna Designer's Notebook - ARRL EDITION -

NEW

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:
# Long Yagi Antennas
# Improving the Gain of Single-Boom Yagis
# The Boxkite Yagi
# Dual-Band Boxkite Yagis for VHF and UHF
# Single-Band High-Performance Boxkite Yagis
# Boxkite Yagi Arrays
# Boxkite Yagi Construction
# Field-Zeroing Vertical Antennas
# Twin-C Antennas
# Compact Ground-Plane Antennas
# Ground Loss Effects in Scale Model Trials of a Compact Ground-Plane
# The C-pole: A Ground-Independent Vertical Antenna for the HF Bands
# C-Pole Antenna Systems
# The Big Loop: an Improved Tunable Loop for the Upper HF Bands
# Linear Loading Theory

© 2009. The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Nostro riferimento numero: A187

Stealth Antennas - RSGB -

NEW

Tiny postage stamp-size gardens, intolerant neighbours, planning permission problems, living in apartments: these are some of the challenges facing the modern radio amateur when trying to get on the air. Stealth Antennas offers clear practical advice to those who might have thought they were unable to put up a suitable antenna.

Some think of amateur radio antennas and expect a 100ft steel lattice tower bristling with polished aluminium beams. At the bottom the ham resides in a purpose-built shack with the glow of a 1kW linear amplifier to keep you warm. For those the rest of the radio amateur world Stealth Antennas offers a wide range of antenna solutions to get your signal out. From using house rain gutters and drain pipes, or a magnetic loop in the loft, through to a tuned loop around the window frame a wide range of ingenious solutions are offered. Designs include magnetic loops, tuned wire loops, small verticals, zig-zag loaded dipoles, the W3EDP wire antenna, and even controversial designs such as the EH antenna. There are even reviews of a number of commercially-made stealth antennas, and descriptions several more. Stealth Antennas also looks at the best way to work DX with a modest station.

Stealth Antennas does not neglect VHF/UHF antennas. While easier to conceal because of their small size compared with HF antennas, what are the effects of mounting a VHF antenna in the loft? Roof tile absorption is discussed, as are the effects of detuning caused by copper water pipes or house wiring.

Most amateur radio operators in urban and suburban properties are faced with the fear of interference being caused to televisions, telephones, hi-fi systems and anything else with a plug on it. In these circumstances a stealth antenna may be the solution to allow you to get on the air or even the answer to your planning difficulties. Stealth Antennas has dozens of original and ingenious ideas for antennas for radio amateurs who might have thought they were radiationally-challenged.

If you are able to put up a 100ft tower and 6-element beam this book may not be for you. For the rest of us, Stealth Antennas should persuade anyone with an amateur radio licence that they can work the world without a beam, tower and linear amplifier.

174x240mm, 208 pages

Nostro riferimento numero: E190

Antenna Tuners - ARRL EDITION -

NEW

Antenna tuners are devices often misunderstood in the Amateur Radio world. While not every station requires an antenna tuner to transmit radio signals, often an incompatibility between the transmitter and the antenna system results in poor performance. An antenna tuner between them is often the way to obtain efficient operation.

The ARRL Guide to Antenna Tuners discusses the details of the different configurations and requirements of antenna tuners. It explores the design, construction and applications of the different types available. Learn what type of tuner is needed in your station and where to install it for maximum improvement. This book will give you a better understanding of your antenna system and the way it can be improved through the selection and use of the appropriate antenna tuner.

Contents:
* Why Might I Need an Antenna Tuner?
* A Look at a Typical Configuration
* So Just What is an Antenna Tuner?
* Tuning an Antenna Tuner
* The Internal Tuner — How Does it Help
* An External Tuner at the Radio
* Transmission Lines and Loss
* Moving the Tuner to the Back 40
* Transmission Line Choices for Low Loss
* Balanced Versus Unbalanced Lines
* So What's a Balun, an Unun, a Choke?
* Balanced Antenna Tuners
* Antennas that Work Well with Tuners
* A Survey of Available Tuners
* Making Your Own Tuner

Softcover: 160 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; First Edition/First Printing (October 2010)

Nostro riferimento numero: A 192

Small Antennas - ARRL EDITION -

NEW
Antenna Solutions for Every Space!

Amateur Radio operators love antennas – the bigger the better -- but if you don’t have acres of property to erect the antenna of your dreams, does it mean you’re effectively off the air? Not at all! This fascinating hobby is still yours to enjoy. With the right antenna design you'll be on the air today!

ARRL’s Small Antennas for Small Spaces is a valuable resource for amateurs who live in apartments, condominiums, or houses on small lots. Filled with practical advice, this book guides you to finding the right antenna design to fit whatever space you have available. In Small Antennas for Small Spaces you’ll find ideas and projects that will get you on the air regardless of where you live!

Includes:
Tips to Get You Started the Right Way
Optimizing your limited-space station is about more than just building an antenna. Learn important tips about feed lines, SWR, RF amplifiers, operating modes and RF safety.
Indoor Antennas You Can Install this Weekend
Design ideas and projects for VHF and HF antennas you can use inside your home.
Outdoor HF Antennas for Any Property
Dipoles, inverted Ls, end-fed wires, loops, verticals and temporary antennas.
Outdoor Antennas for VHF and Beyond
Compact omnidirectional and directional antennas you can install anywhere.
Creative Solutions
A collection of limited-space antenna ideas from well-known amateurs, including the innovative Folded Skeleton Sleeve 40 and 20 Meter Dipole Antenna by QST Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR.
…and more!

Product Details
Softcover: 128 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; First Edition (April 2011)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-87259-839-3
Product Dimensions: 8 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches

Nostro riferimento numero: A193

Antenna Compendium Volume 8 - ARRL EDITION -

NEW
The Most Innovative Antenna Projects Yet!

This is the eighth in the very popular ARRL Antenna Compendium series. Inside are 60 articles from QST magazine featuring practical ideas, tips and some of the best antenna projects. Showcasing the work of many well-known authors, as well as some new ones, you’ll find articles on the Handy Yagi Antenna, Compact 40 Meter HF Loop, and 20 and 40 Meter Verticals on “Autopilot”. You’ll also find articles on HF and VHF beams, multiband wire antennas and much more!

Volume 8 covers a complete list of topics including:
* HF Portable
* HF Directional
* HF Omnidirectional
* VHF/UHF Portable
* VHF/UHF Omnidirectional
* VHF/UHF Directional

There’s something of interest for every antenna enthusiast!

Softcover: 224 pages
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.; First Edition/First Printing (October 2010)

Nostro riferimento numero: A10E

Antenna Compendium Volume 1 - ARRL EDITION -

Nostro riferimento numero: A09A

Antenna Compendium Volume 2 - ARRL EDITION -

Nostro riferimento numero: A09B

Antenna Compendium Volume 3 - ARRL EDITION -

Nostro riferimento numero: A09C

Antenna Compendium Volume 4 - ARRL EDITION -

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. And, 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 ARRLWeb at www.arrl.org/notes/4912/.

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

Nostro riferimento numero: A10A

Antenna Compendium Volume 5 - ARRL EDITION -

Nostro riferimento numero: A10B

Antenna Compendium Volume 6 - ARRL EDITION -

More all-new articles for the antenna experimenter and project builder! Extensive coverage of HF antenna designs, low-band antennas and operating, propagation, VHF/UHF antennas, transmission lines and tuners. CD-ROM included! 256 pages. First edition, © 1999, The American Radio Relay League.

Nostro riferimento numero: A10C

Antenna Compendium Volume 7 - ARRL EDITION -

Hooray for antennas! This is the seventh in the very popular ARRL Antenna Compendium series. Inside, you’ll find articles covering a very wide range of antenna-related topics: - 30, 40, 80 and 160-Meter Antennas
- Measurements and Computations
- Mobile Antennas
- Multiband Antennas
- Practical Tips
- Propagation and Ground Effects
- Quad Antennas
- Special Antennas
- Stealth Antennas
- Tuners and Transmission Lines
- Vertical Antennas
- VHF/UHF Antennas
- Wire Antennas
- Yagi Antennas
And, this volume includes even more articles on low-band antennas and operating, and great designs for operating on the road-from cars, vans or motor homes. 208 pages. First edition, © 2002, The American Radio Relay League.

Nostro riferimento numero: A10D