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	CS2008-BK Callsign 2008 Civil & Military UK & Nato callsigns More Details to Follow. Price: £11.50 / € (£11.50 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	AW2008-BK Airwaves HF/VHF/UHF Frequency Guide Book & More (2008 edition) More Details to Follow. Price: £11.50 / € (£11.50 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ABOC-BK A Bit Of Controversy (Pat Hawkers life story) By Steve White A Bit of Controversy details the extraordinary radio life of Pat Hawker, MBE G3VA. From a very early age though to his eighties, Pat has been involved in many aspects of radio, from WW2 with the Britain's military intelligence organisations through to time working for the RSGB, the IBA and as the editor of Electronics Weekly and the Royal Television Society Journal. Pat Hawker has without doubt led an extraordinary life and this book details it. If you were a fan of Pat's long running column or just interested in the activity of the security services in WW2 this book is a fascinating insight. Price: £13.99 / € (£13.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	CS2008-CD Callseeker RSGB UK & Europe Amateur Radio Callbook 2008 edition CD Price: £14.99 / € (£12.76 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	LBVA-BK Log Book for Licensed Radio Amateurs Standard Log Book for Radio Amateurs. Easily identified light gray cover it is spiral bound for ease of use. A log book is a legal requirement for any amateur radio station. Price: £4.99 / € (£4.25 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	AFLM-BK Advance The Full Licence Manual 1st Ed 2003 With changes to the whole structure of the Amateur Radio Licence conditions this means that extensive changes to the Radio Amateur's Examination have been made. This book now takes over from the Radio Amateur's Examination Manual and is the final part in a three tier system of amateur radio licensing. It can be used as a stand-alone course or for those wishing to upgrade from the Foundation/Intermediate Licence. Recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about radio/electronics (even old timers) especially with the modern up-to date information given in photographs, drawings and examples and ultimately wants to become a Radio Amateur. RSGB. 100 pages. 2003 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-95X Price: £11.99 / € (£11.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ANTO-BK Antenna Topics 2002 Edition This book is a chronological collection of antenna related cuttings of over 40 years of the Technical Topics column written by Pat Hawker, G3VA for the RSGB's RadCom magazine. Hundreds of areas and subjects related to antennas are covered and the book has been carefully indexed to provide a great reference work. RSGB. 376 pages. First Edition. 2002. ISBN 1-872309-89-5. Price: £18.99 / € (£18.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ARAS-BK Amateur Radio Astronomy By John Fielding, ZS5JF. This book has no equivalent published anywhere in the world, and is for anyone with a passing interest in radio astronomy. It shows how much radio amateurs have contributed to the science of radio astronomy and how the average amateur can make and set up equipment to study the signals coming from space. The book covers what is required for the antenna and receiver through practical low noise amplifiers. The reader is also provided with straight forward advice on assembling a receiving station along with practical information. A practical design for a 'hydrogen line' receiver aimed at 1420MHz is also included. Amateur Radio Astronomy is not only a 'great read' but a practical reference on this facinating topic. RSGB. 320 Pages. Size 240x174mm. ISBN 1-905086-16-4 Price: £16.99 / € (£16.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ARDX-BK The ARRL DXCC List February 2002 The ARRL DXCC List is based upon the original principles of 1937 regarding countries listed, but with progressive changes in DXing since 1945. The full DXCC List does not conform completely with current criteria, as some of the listings are from pre-WWII. This publication contains all the current DXCC List. Updates are published by the American Relay League (ARRL). Information is included on the Allocation of International Call Signs, the ARRL incoming and outgoing QSL Bureau Service, and the various Award Schemes. ARRL. February 2002. 28 Pages. ISBN 0-87259-857-8 Price: £3.99 / € (£3.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ARES-BK Amateur Radio Essentials Edited by George Brown, M5ACN This is a book for everyone, beginner and old hand alike, who is interested in amateur radio. Amateur Radio Essentials aims to answer frequently-asked questions that the editor has fielded on the telephone while working for the RSGB. The subject matter covers everything from Rho to Radiation Resistance, from Filtering to Fractal Aerials, and from Solar Indices to Spurious Signals. The content is divided into six broad sections covering a huge range of amateur radio material. Beginners can find basic information about most of the things that matter in amateur radio, whilst old hands can find data that other textbooks often don't include. Edited from articles originally published in the RSGB house journal, RadCom, this is a reference book and guide to the FAQs of amateur radio. It is unmatched in its scope and relevance. © Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 2404x174mm ISBN 1-905086-12-1 Price: £15.99 / € (£15.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	AREX2-BK Amateur Radio Explained 2nd edition Price: £5.79 / € (£5.79 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ARMH-BK The Amateur Radio Mobile Handbook 2002 Edition The Amateur Radio Mobile Handbook covers all aspects of this popular part of the hobby. It includes operating techniques, installation of equipment and antennas. If you want to get more out of your mobile station then this is essential reading. Its chapters also includes experimental antennas, kites, balloons, as well as marine and bicycle mobile. RSGB. 128 pages. 2002 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-77-1 Price: £13.99 / € (£13.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	AROP-BK The Amateur Radio Operating Manual 6th Ed. 2004 Edited by Don Field, G3XTT, this latest edition has been substantially rewritten as well as a significant volume of new material added. There have been many changes in the amateur radio world not least the scrapping of the UK Morse requirement and the amalgamation of the class A and Class B licences.This book is essential reading for any radio amateur, and describes operating techniques invaluable for enjoying amateur radio to the full. RSGB. 218 pages. 6th Edition. 2004. ISBN 1-905086-00-8. Price: £19.99 / € (£19.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ASCM-BK Airwaves Selcal 2003/04 Ed. The Civil & Military Aircraft Selcal Directory. If you are into Civil/Military aircraft and into callsigns, Selcals and relevant data then this book is for you. It has been compiled from a number of databases and is as up-to- date as is possible in a publication. Original concept April 1979 with 1st edition December 2003. Photographs on the cover show Concorde on one of its last flights to the US, great for the archives. 1st Edition 2003-4 Pages 175. ISBN 1-899030 Photavia Press Price: £11.95 / € (£11.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	ATTK-BK Antenna Toolkit 2nd. Ed. 2001. (Plus free CD-ROM) By Joe Carr, this book shows practical antenna designs for both radio amateurs and SWL's. Illustrated throughout with definitive design guides. Also includes a CD-ROM with a simple Windows based program for carrying out design calculations. This new edition has been revised to include further cases of propagation, additional antennas and new chapters on Small Loop Antennas and Yagi beam Antennas. Newnes. 253 pages. 2nd Edition. 2001. ISBN 0-7506-4947-X Price: £24.99 / € (£24.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	BOXS-BK 1940's Amateur Radio Box Set - Special Edition Shortly after WWII the RSGB produced a hugely popular series of booklets detailing various aspects of amateur radio. This series of books published in 1947 - 1949 covered amateur radio as it was then. The RSGB is now re-issuing these booklets, in their original form as a special edition in a metallic gold finish slip cover. Each book is a gem being an historical encapsulation of electronics as it was and what radio amateurs were doing with it. The set contains 6 booklets with a nearly 450 pages of fascinating material. Not only is this collection a historical master class in amateur radio, it provides an ideal understanding of the way the past has shaped the direction of current technology. Books include: VHF Technique - Propagation of VHF waves; VHF aerial systems; VHF transmitters; VHF receivers; VHF measurements; Frequency modulation. 96 pages Transmitter Interference - Cooperation and goodwill; Interference to medium-wave broadcast reception; Interference curable at the transmitter; Interference curable at the receiver; Interference to television. 32 pages Valve Technique - General considerations governing valve operation; Voltage amplifiers; Audio frequency power amplifiers; Radio frequency power amplifiers, frequency multipliers and oscillators; Detectors; Frequency changers; Power rectifiers; Special applications; Noise generated in valve amplifiers; Valves for VHF. 104 pages Receivers - Fundamental principles; Principles of receiver design; Tuning circuits; Straight receivers; Superheterodyne receivers; Frequency-modulation receivers; Construction; Power supplies; Fault-finding, adjustments and calibration. 96 pages Microwave Technique - Introduction to microwaves; Circuit elements - tuned circuits and cavity resonators; Circuit elements - waveguides; Circuit elements - valves; Transmitters and receivers; Aerials; Measurements. 68 pages Simple Transmitting Equipment - Fundamentals; Aerials; Simple transmitters; Five-band 25-watt transmitter; Simple VFO circuit; Crystal-controlled frequency sub-standard. 52 pages Please Note: The slip cover design has altered from that originally announced in March 2006 RadCom © Radio Society of Great Britain, Size 184x120mm ISBN 1-905086-14-8 Price: £15.99 / € (£15.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	BKYA-BK Backyard Antennas 1st Ed. 2000 Backyard Antennas by Peter Dodd, G3LDO aimed at Radio Amateurs and SW listeners provides excellent material on a range of constructable HF antennas, matchers and tuners as well as VHF and UHF antennas. If you are into building your own antennas or have thought of doing so, this is the book to own. There is also a lot of material on associated kit such as rotators, masts, test equipment and technical data. Illustrated throughout with excellent captions as well as readable and understandable text, this book should be given an award for presentation and content. RSGB. 200 pages. First Edition. 2000. ISBN 1-872309-59-3. Price: £18.99 / € (£18.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	CASH-BK Calling Shanwick? Compiled by Bolesaw A. Woch, this book is specially for the airband listener in order to understand the language of the Short-wave oceanic air traffic controllers. It covers mainly ‘Shanwick’ but also several other Oceanic Air Traffic Control Centres. Seldec Publishing dedicated for the airband listerner. Pages 155. A5 format Sprial bound. 4th Edition 2003. ISBN 0-9535047-0-0 Seldec Publishing. Price: £11.95 / € (£11.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	CB2008-BK YEARBOOK RSGB UK Amateur Radio Callbook 2008 edition Price: £18.99 / € (£18.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	CIRO-BK Circuit Overload 2006 Edition Circuit Overload by John Fielding, ZS5JF. This book is what home constructors have been waiting for. It contains 128 circuit diagrams, and complemented by an additional 89 other diagrams, graphs and photographs. These circuits provide a wide range of topics. Circuits include a two-tone oscillator for SSB transmitters, a temperature controlled crystal oven, a speech clipper, solar panel battery charger, simple intercom system, RF sniffer, product detector for an SSB/CW receiver, Morse code practice oscillator, phase modulator for an FM transmitter, a cheap and novel signal generator, Noise Figure meter, Ni-Cd battery charger and cell rejuvenator, mains frequency monitor and many more projects. Chapters have been devoted to audio, metering & display, power supplies, test equipment and antennas. Two chapters are even devoted to valves. 208 pages. RSGB 2006. ISBN 1-905086-20-2 Price: £14.99 / € (£14.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	CS2007-BK Callsign 2007 Civil & Military UK & NATO Callsigns The new 13th edition of this very popular Civil and Military Aviation Callsign Directory. Fully updated for 2007 with a large number of additions, amendments, confirmations and deletions. ( Published 2nd April ). Produced in A5 size, it is wire spiral bound for ease of use and contains thousands of Civil and Military Aviation Callsigns. As far as we are aware this is the most comprehensive Aviation Callsign Directory available in Europe. A very useful publication for the airband enthusiast PHOTAVIA PRESS. 111 pages. 13th Edition. 2007. ISBN 1-899030-27-X Price: £10.95 / € (£10.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	COMM-BK Command - Computers, Microcontrollers & DSP for the Radio Amateur At last a modern book for the radio amateur and home experimenter who wants to use modern digital and computer technology. Covers new signalling and communication methods, and how to build and use hardware including PIC chips and systems for controlling existing equipment. A very useful and informative book, certainly one for the experimenter and home constructor who wants to go further into this part of the hobby. RSGB. 226 pages. 2003 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-94-1 Price: £16.99 / € (£16.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	DMFA-BK Digital Modes For All Occasions 2002 Edition Written by Murray Greenman, ZL1BPU, a leading expert on digital modes, this book will appeal to anybody who is interested in these modes. It covers the history of digital modes and describes serial transmission and various data and error correction techniques. It also contains details of how to set-up the computer and sound card for digital modes. There is an extensive reference section of books, papers, software and web sites related to digital modes. RSGB. 208 pages 2002 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-82-8 Price: £16.99 / € (£16.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	DOAS-BK Directory of Aircraft Selcals This book contains a database of the world’s aeronautical Selcals. Pages are grouped by Listing by Selcal, Listing by Carrier and Listing by Registration. There are also separate sections on three Letter Codes, and International Aircraft registration prefixes. If you are into this you will find this invaluable. 6th Edition 2002-3. ISBN 0-9535047-4-3 Seldec Publishing. Price: £13.95 / € (£13.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	FAQ-BK Radio Works Frequently Asked Questions About Antenna Systems & Baluns This book answers questions and dispels myths. The material is presented in a style that is easy to read, and Jim, W4THU is not beyond poking fun at jealously held concepts that don't quite hold up under scrutiny. However, at the heart of the book are questions that a lot of hams ask over and over again. Radio Works. Paper Back. Printed in USA. Price: £9.95 / € (£9.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	FCFL-BK Ferrell's Confidential Frequency List 13th Ed. 2003 Compiled by Kevin Nice. Short of getting the A.L.R.S. or ITU books this is the best SW frequency guide there is. As well as a complete frequency listing 1.6 to 30MHz it also includes a full reverse callsign list and useful information on GMDSS, NAVTEXT and VOLMET. PWP. 512 pages. 13th Edition. 2003. ISBN 1-874110-35-2. UK. Price: £21.50 / € (£21.50 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	FDLN-BK Foundation Licence Now! 4th Ed. 2005 Written by Alan Betts, G0HIQ, this book provides all the information required to obtain the Foundation Licence in an easy use format. It’s not just simply a textbook, it also provides insight into technical basics, receivers, transmitters and antennas. How and where to operate along with safety considerations as well as EMC. 36 Pages. 4th Edition 2005. ISBN 1-872309-80-1 RSGB. Price: £4.99 / € (£4.25 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	FOHY-BK Amateur Radio The First 100 Years 1st Ed. 1999 A great book for the collector, with only a limited number printed and each one with a numbered certificate. Contains the best of selected photographs from the RSGB making it a memorable visual history of amateur radio over the last 100 years. See how amateur radio has progressed in style, equipment and content.. Each book is beautifully bound and gold blocked. Quite a large format book by today’s standards measuring 265 x 265mm (10.5 x 10.5in). RSGB. 256 pages. 1st Ed. 1999. ISBN 1-872309-50-0 Price: £49.99 / € (£49.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HART-BK 25 Years of Hart Reviews This book is a collection of Peter Hart's reveiws which have been published in RadCom from 1979-2004. Nearly one hunded equipment reviews are included and covers most types of transceivers including a variety of antennas and amplifiers as well. This book covers 25 years of amateur radio equipment and will be a valuable guide to new and second hand types of equipment. RSGB. 264 pages. ISBN: 1-905086-10-5 Price: £14.99 / € (£14.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HFAL-BK HF Antennas For All Locations 2nd Ed. Reprint 2002 By Les Moxon, G6XN. A thought-provoking book from an acknowledged expert. A wealth of practical information on the choice and construction of antennas to suit most locations. An essential reference for the antenna experimenter and enthusiast. RSGB. 322 pages.3rd Ed. Reprinted 2002. ISBN 1-872309-15-1. Price: £19.99 / € (£19.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HFAR-BK HF Amateur Radio 2002 Edition. HF Amateur Radio by Ian Poole, G3YWX, deals with the radio spectrum from 1.8 to 30MHz. This 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 information including which frequencies to use, how to operate on the bands, and the advantages of each type of transmission. RSGB. 128 Pages. 2002 Edition. ISBN 1-872309-75-5. Price: £13.99 / € (£13.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HFAR-BK-2 HF Amateur Radio 2007 Edition. HF Amateur Radio by Ian Poole, G3YWX, deals with the radio spectrum from 1.8 to 30MHz. This 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 information including which frequencies to use, how to operate on the bands, and the advantages of each type of transmission. RSGB. xx Pages. 2007 Edition. Price: £12.99 / € (£12.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HHRH-BK Heil Ham Radio Book by Bob Heil,K9EID This book written by Bob Heil contains a variety of amateur radio topics from antennas to Audio to Electronics and other useful areas in amateur radio. Bob Heil is well known for his professional/amateur interests in audio and is acknowledged as the best source of knowledge in this field. Price: £6.95 / € (£6.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	HR-BK The Ham Radio Handbook The Ham Radio Handbook by Donald L. Stoner, W6TNS. A book intended for the American Radio Amateur, but its informal approach and interesting history makes it good reading. There are sections on Questions and Answers which are for the American Ham taking one or other of the examinations available in that country. NARA. 204 pages. 2nd Printing 1991. ISBN 0-9629999-0-3 Price: £9.95 / € (£9.95 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	IEXM-BK International Examination Manual 2006 The International Amateur Radio Examination Manual edited By Dr. R C Whelan, G3PJT is designed to help students who are preparing for the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) T/R 61-01 compliant exams, such as that run by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). Comprising both theory and practical tasks this manual can be used for group or individual study. Borrowing heavily on the three tier UK licence study books produced by the RSGB this book provides all that is required for those studying the CEPT amateur radio syllabus. This book is fully compliant with the RSGB International Amateur Radio Exam which is used by many national administrations to grant amateur radio licences. The International Amateur Radio Examination Manual is an important study aid and useful as a reference book for all radio amateurs. RSGB. 132 Pages. 2006. ISBN 1-905086-13-X Price: £14.99 / € (£14.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	IMED-BK Intermediate Licence Building on the Foundation 1st Ed. 2003 Edited by Steve Hartley. G0FUW, this book is published by the RSGB and is for those interested in taking the Amateur Radio Intermediate Licence exam. The course workbook contains all the information covered during the 20 hours recommended for the course. It is broken down into informative sections with easy to read text with many drawings and photographs to illustrate various points. It contains practical exercises along with helpful advice and safety tips. This is the ideal book for every Amateur Radio Intermediate Licence student. RSGB. 80 Pages. 2003 Ed. 1-872309-81-X Price: £6.99 / € (£6.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	IMHB-BK International Microwave Handbook 2002 Ed. Edited by Andy Barter, G8ATD, this book provides invaluable reference material required for experimenters. Techniques and devices are covered in depth, and contains a wide selection of designs using the latest technology that can be used by radio amateurs. Material has been drawn from many sources including the RSGB and ARRL. Alongside this is material from Germany, Denmark,New Zealand, Slovenia and many more. RSGB. 480 Pages. 2002 Ed. 1-872309-83-6 Price: £24.99 / € (£24.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	INAC-BK International Antenna Collection Edited by George Brown, M5ACN this book is a collection of over 50 of the very best articles published on antennas from around the world. Many of the articles have not been seen in the UK and cover stealthy, invisible and many interesting traditional designs. If you are into antennas on both the practical and theoretical side then this book is for you. RSGB, ARRL. 248 pages. 2003 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-93-3 Price: £11.99 / € (£11.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	INAC-BK2 International Antenna Collection 2 Edited by George Brown, M5ACN this book jointly published by the RSGB and ARRL follows very closely the format from the International Antenna Collection. Again many of the articles have been carefully selected and cover many interesting designs not only of antennas but ATUs along with ancilliary bits and pieces as well. If you are into antenna construction then you should consider having this book alongside its partner Part 1. RSGB, ARRL. 198 pages. 2004 Ed. ISBN 1-905086-01-6 Price: £11.99 / € (£11.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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	IOTA-40-BK IOTA Directory 40th Anniversary Edition Edited by Roger Balister, G3KMA, this book celebrates 40 years of the IOTA (Islands on the Air) and contains a special feature looking back over the last 40 years. This anniversary edition builds on the extensive data revision seen in recent years. Fully updated, it provides the only complete, official listing of IOTA islands available. The Directory lists all islands that qualify for IOTA, grouped by continent, and indexed by prefix. It also details the award rules, and includes application forms and masses of information and advice for island hunters and intending award applicants and DXpeditioners alike. It is sold at the same price as the last edition but contains 32 more pages. RSGB. 136 pages. 2004 Ed. ISBN 1-872309-96-8 Price: £9.99 / € (£9.99 / € / US$ Exc VAT)
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