The RIG GUIDE - RSGB

**** NEW EDITION ****

Edited by Steve White, G3ZVW

Would you like to know how to avoid paying over the odds when you buy and how to get the best price when you sell amateur radio equipment? If so, the fully updated and revised Rig Guide is the book for you

The RSGB Rig Guide not only provides the current price of the popular commercial amateur radio transceivers, receivers, scanners and linear amplifiers, but the trade-in and second hand prices of them too. You'll find extensive lists of past models from Alinco, Yaesu, Icom, TenTec and Kenwood and many others and we're not just talking about current models. The RSGB Rig Guide includes information on second hand equipment too! With over 300 transceivers, receivers and linear amplifiers covering HF, VHF, UHF, they are all here, with photos and descriptions.

You could easily recoup the cost of the RSGB Rig Guide with your very first purchase or sale by simply knowing how much you ought to pay for an item (or sell). There is though much more in the RSGB Rig Guide. Are you bamboozled by terminology? There are tips for buyers and a guide to selling and trading in that will have you presenting your equipment for sale like a pro. The RSGB Rig Guide tells you to avoid getting lumbered with stolen gear. How to make sure that an item of equipment has all its standard accessories? The RSGB Rig Guide contains a list of the abbreviations used in the descriptions and an explanation of them all. Want to know when an item of equipment was reviewed? There is an index of all equipment reviewed in RadCom since 1990. You will even find a selection of equipment reviews for current models. The RSGB Rig Guide covers that and more, too!

Nostro riferimento numero: E152

Radios by Hallicrafters- 2th ed. -

By Chuck Dachis.
A marvellous book with over 1000 big, sharp photos of radio receivers, transmitters, speakers, early TV sets and accessories from the famous Hallicrafters label. Technical descriptions of every known model with dates, new and current prices. Second Edition ©1999 Schiffer. 225 pages

Nostro riferimento numero: A 54

50 YEARS of Amateur Radio Innovation

NEW

-- Transmitters, Receivers and Transceivers: 1930-1980 --

by Joe Veras, K9OCO

Many consider 1930 to 1980 as the “golden age” of American radio technology. It was a time of extraordinary innovation driven by a rare breed of pioneering engineers and entrepreneurs. This 50-year span saw the introduction of receivers, transmitters and transceivers that would become famous throughout the world. They became the treasured favorites of Amateur Radio operators, soldiers and professionals.

50 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation takes you on a guided tour of more than 400 of these legendary radios, lovingly restored by their owners and gorgeously photographed by Joe Veras, K9OCO. Each photo includes a brief description along with the year the radio was introduced and its selling price at that time. Many of the radios are quite rare; this may be the only place you will ever see them! Others are sure to bring fond memories of equipment you may have owned yourself.

Hardcover. 128 pages. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Nostro riferimento numero: A177

Perera's Telegraph Collector's Guide-

Perera's Telegraph Collectors Guide
-- by Prof. Tom Perera, W1TP
Written by the leading expert, Perera's Telegraph Collectors Guide is the most complete source of information for all those interested in telegraph keys from beginner to avid collector. Learn the historical background of telegraph keys and details of keys available from the early 1830’s through today. Includes tips on restoring telegraph keys, current prices, and a valuable cross referenced-index of the material.

Covers:

Morse code keys
Semi-automatic keys or "bugs"
Spark & wireless keys
Homemade and novelty keys
Radio keys
Military keys from around the world
...and more!

Third edition. © 2008, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).

Nostro riferimento numero: A86

Shortwave Receivers Past & Present 1942-1997 -

Nostro riferimento numero: A87

ESAURITO: ATTESA NUOVA EDIZIONE

The R.L. Drake Story -

The Hammarlund Shortwave Manual 1937 -

A Pictorial History of Collins Amateur Radio Equipment

By Jay H. MillerBy Jay H. Miller

Here is the complete story of Collins amateur radio equipment, told in hundreds of original photographs and in the words of the men who made it happen. This large format, perfect bound, fully indexed book includes many color photos. Read about the early gear, the history of SSB development and the full story of the S-Line. ©1999 Trinity Graphics 175 pages.

Nostro riferimento numero: A58

Heathkit - A Guide to Amateur Radio Products

By Chuck Penson WA7ZZE.
A complete survey of every amateur and shortwave related product produced by Heathkit. This well-produced book features unusually large and sharp photos. Even includes accessory items. This expanded Second Edition also features product references, a tube chart, sales data, and more. ©2003 CQ. 328 pages.

Nostro riferimento numero: A 90