Yagi Antenna Classics - ARRL EDITION

Yagis, Quads, Loops, and other Beam Antennas

Enjoy this collection of some of the very best articles from QST, QEX, NCJ and other ARRL publications. The beam antennas covered in this book will provide the reader with a historical perspective, new and ambitious ideas, and computer-optimized designs for all-around best performance.

Read about beams or actually build one of your own!
Discover a wealth of ideas from some of the leaders in antenna design and experimentation of the last 70 years.
See classic ads and photos from the pages of QST.

Contents
Monobanders: Beams for your favorite band
Multibanders: Beams that cover two or more bands
HF, VHF and UHF Beams: From 80 meters to 2304 MHz
Computer Modeling: Optimize your beam's performance
Towers, Masts and Guys: Your beam needs solid support
The "WOW" Factor: Can you believe this?

208 pages. © 2001, The American Radio Relay League,

Nostro riferimento numero: A56

- Simple and Fun Antennas - ARRL EDITION -

Simple and Fun Antennas for Hams
-- by Chuck Hutchinson, K8CH and Dean Straw, N6BV
Lots and lots of real world, practical antennas you can BUILD YOURSELF!
Contents:
Chapter 1: Your First VHF Antenna
Chapter 2: Your First HF Antenna
Chapter 3: Facts About Transmission Lines
Chapter 4: Antenna Masts and Supports
Chapter 5: HF Verticals
Chapter 6: More Simple and Fun Antennas for VHF and UHF
Chapter 7: More HF Dipoles
Chapter 8: Dual-Band VHF/UHF Antennas
Chapter 9: An HF Vertical That Needs No Radials--Try the HVD
Chapter 10: Yet More HF Dipoles
Chapter 11: More Facts About Feed Lines
Chapter 12: A Potpourri of Antenna Ideas
Chapter 13: VHF Beam Antennas
Chapter 14: Towers
Chapter 15: HF Beam Antennas
Chapter 16: Getting the Most Out of Your Antenna
Second printing, © 2002-2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Nostro riferimento numero: A115

- International Antenna Collection vol. 1 - RSGB-

By Dr. George Brown, M5ACN
This book is a collection of over 50 of the very best articles published on antennas from around the world. The book is wide ranging and offers solutions to many problems experienced by the antenna enthusiast. The articles include antenna designs for most amateur bands. Stealthy and invisible antennas are covered alongside many interesting traditional designs. The book also benefits from two articles specially commissioned for inclusion here. The first, by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ, of the University of Surrey at Guildford, UK, titled The Truth About Loops, gives an exhaustive account of the performance of the small loop. The second article is titled, A Brief Overview of the Performance of Wire Aerials in their Operating Environments, from Jack Belrose, VE2CV. Great care has been taken to ensure that there are antennas to cover the range from 136 kHz to 1.3 GHz, receiving and transmitting, fixed and mobile. Everyone interested in antenna design and construction will find something in this book. Published jointly by RSGB and ARRL. ©2003 256 pages.

Nostro riferimento numero: E 151

- International Antenna Collection Vol.2 - RSGB -

-- Published by RSGB and ARRL
Edited by Dr. George Brown, M5ACN

A wealth of antennas covering 136 kHz to 2.4 GHz. This collection also includes articles on earths, aerial tuner modifications, the ever-controversial Crossed-Field Aerial (CFA), and ‘stealth’ aerials.

Also available: Volume 1

© 2004. Published jointly by The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

Nostro riferimento numero: E 151A

HF Antennas for all location - RSGB -

A thought-provoking book which has been a major contribution to the state of the art from an acknowledged expert. It explains the 'why' as well as the 'how' of HF antennas, and takes a critical look at existing designs in the light of the latest developments.

This second edition has been completely revised and greatly expanded. There are more novel antanna designs, including beams which cover more bands with fewer problems, no trap losses and better rejection of interference. A new chapter presents a comprehensive review of ways to make antennas smaller, with particular emphasis on small transmitting loops.
An essential reference for the experimenter and enthusiast.
2nd Edn, 1993, RSGB, paperback, 187 by 245 mm, 322 pages

Nostro riferimento numero: E 27

- HF Antennas collection - RSGB -

An invaluable collection of outstanding articles and short pieces which were published in Radio Communication magazine during the period 1968-89. Includes ingenious designs for single element, beam and miniature antennas, as well providing comprehensive information about feeders, tuners, baluns, testing, modelling, and how to erect your antenna safely.

1st Edn, 1992, RSGB, paperback, 184 by 245 mm, 233 pages

Nostro riferimento numero: E 28

-The antenna experimenter's guide - RSGB

By Peter Dodd, G3LDO. This book, published by the RSGB, encourages experimenting by taking out the guesswork. It describes how to build and use simple RF equipment to measure antenna parameters such as impedance, resonance and performance of both home-made and commercial antennas. There's much for the keen designer, including general antenna and mast construction methods, how to test your theories, and how to use a computer to analyze experimental data and model antennas. Second edition, ©1996, 158 pages

Nostro riferimento numero: E 29

- Practical Wire Antennas 2 - RSGB

Edited by Ian Poole G3YWX
"Probably the best book on wire antennas ever"
Based on the hugely popular Practical Wire Antennas by John Heys, G3BDQ this book is a hugely extended and fully revised for the 21st Century. Nearly doubling in size with even more designs this book this practical book holds many complete and easy to understand recipes for a wide range of wire antennas.
Practical Wire Antennas 2 contains just about every type of wire antenna imaginable including plenty of original designs that you simply won't find in other publications. You're sure to find one that is ideal for your own particular set of circumstances. Some will fit small urban gardens and others are best deployed by those lucky enough to have plenty of available space. Theory is kept to a minimum throughout the book, and only a few formulas are given where they are necessary to allow the reader to calculate the lengths of various antennas. Practical Wire Antennas 2 has chapters covering feed lines, dipoles, antennas with tuned feeders, loop antennas, end-fed wires, verticals and practical aspects of antenna work. The book also provides a wealth of information and 'know how' on the mechanics of antenna building and includes designs for ATUs for almost every type of antenna.
Practical Wire Antennas 2 provides a collection of antenna designs and ideas that will help capture the enjoyment of experimenting in the true spirit of amateur radio. This book will help improve any station and is a must have book for anyone interested in antenna construction.
176 pages, 240 x 175mm

Nostro riferimento numero: E 60

- Backyard antennas - RSGB -

by Peter Dodd, G3LDO.
Radio amateurs and short-wave listeners all want to achieve the very best from their HF and VHF equipment. Receivers and transmitters are available to professional standards, but very few people have the real estate to erect the sort of antenna used by a commercial radio station.
Antenna guru Peter Dodd, G3LDO explains how, by using a variety of simple techniques, it is possible to achieve very high performance from a compact antenna. Also detailed is how to make an antenna efficient on several bands at once.

The book covers end-fed and center-fed antennas, rotary beams, loops, tuning units, VHF/UHF antennas, antenna and mast construction, transmission lines, and how to estimate and measure the performance of your antenna.

Whether you have a house, bungalow or apartment, Backyard Antennas will help you find the solution to radiating a good signal on your favorite band.

208 pages. First edition, © 2000, published by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Nostro riferimento numero: E 59