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ABOC-BK A Bit Of Controversy (Pat Hawkers life story) By Steve White

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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.

ARAS-BK Amateur Radio Astronomy

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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

ARES-BK Amateur Radio Essentials Edited by George Brown, M5ACN

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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

AREX2-BK Amateur Radio Explained 2nd edition

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BOXS-BK 1940's Amateur Radio Box Set - Special Edition

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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

CAMM-BK FJ Camm the Practical Man

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COMM-BK Command - Computers, Microcontrollers & DSP for the Radio Amateur

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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

HART-BK 25 Years of Hart Reviews

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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

HFAR-BK-2 HF Amateur Radio 2007 Edition.

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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.

HR-BK The Ham Radio Handbook

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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

IMA2-BK International Microwave Handbook 2nd Edition

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IMHB-BK International Microwave Handbook 2002 Ed.

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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

LFT-2BK LF Today Frequencies below 300kHz 2nd Ed.

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MC10-BK Morse Code for Radio Amateurs 10th 2010 Edition - Free CD Included

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Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is the latest 10th edition of the Radio Society of Great Britain's (RSGB) book designed to show how to learn Morse code and get the maximum enjoyment from using it. This hugely popular title has been updated and revised from the 9th edition by Morse enthusiast Roger Cooke, G3LDI.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs has always set the standard for books covering Morse code and this edition is no exception. As you would expect this book covers the history of Morse, how to get started, abbreviations and rosigns, how to increase your speed and ultimately using the code when DXing or contesting. A chapter on keys discusses the way to use a straight 'pump' as well as modern keys and paddles. You also are provided with the latest learning techniques involving computers and there are circuits included to build a Morse practice oscillator and an electronic keyer.

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Included with this book is a free dual purpose computer/audio CD. This contains nearly an hour of audio recordings of Morse code at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 words per minute. This provides the ideal opportunity to learn Morse code in the car or at leisure by playing the disk in any CD player. The computer section also contains these audio files which can be run on a PC soundcard or downloaded to a personal MP3 player. The CD also contains a whole host of Morse software from learning Morse programmes through to Morse contesting software. In addition there is bonus material such as additional articles and pictures and an array of web links.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is essential reading and listening for anyone wanting to widen their horizons by adding Morse code to their skills.
32 pages, 240x174mm, ISBN 9781 9050 8658 0

MFJ-30 Golden Classics book

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MFJ-31 Oscar Satellite Review by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ

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An anthology of CQ articles about oscar stations

MFJ-33 Mobile handbook

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MFJ-35 World of Ham Radio

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Wonderful World of Ham Radio! An excellent introduction to ham radio for kids, classrooms.

MFJ-37 Ham communications files book

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MFJ-3101 Fox Hunt Adventure Book

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MFJ-3400 Morse Code Breaking The Barrier

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MFJ-3502 Solid State QRP Projects Book

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MFJ-3502 Solid State QRP Projects Book

Let Ed Noll, W3FQJ help you build your own QRP rig while getting acquainted with solid state technology. 52 fun QRP projects/8 chapters.

*SPECIAL OFFER* MORSE The Secret of Learning Morse 4th Ed. 1997

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This excellent book by Mark Francis, G0GBY is a must for anyone interested in Morse Code either for the Foundation Licence or for 5 words per minute. Will assist in helping candidates improve their Morse Code if they wish to progress further.

ON4U-BK ARRL ON4UN's Low Band DX'ing

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PTCG-BK Perera's Telegraphic Collectors Guide

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PTCG-BK Perera's Telegraphic Collectors Guide

QRPB-BK QRP Basics 1st Ed. 2003.

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In recent years QRP operating (using 5W and less) has been one of the fastest growth areas in amateur radio. This book explores the attraction and excitement of low power operating that appeals to so many. George Dobbs, G3RJV is a leading light in QRP operation and in this excellent book he covers all that you need to know to get started in QRP. QRP Basics provides everything required to make the most of this easy to do, inexpensive and satisfying facet of amateur radio.

RAGE-BK The RSBG Guide to EMC 2nd Ed. 1998.

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The RSGB Guide to EMC by Robin Page-Jones, G3JWI is the second edition to the Radio Amateur's Guide to EMC. The author has effectively rewritten this popular book, with new material added, and old material dropped. The book is in the RSGB style which standardises the illustrations and uses informative captions. If you want to learn about EMC particularly in regard to amateur radio then this book is highly recommended. It is worth upgrading to this latest edition even if you have the first edition, as the content has grown proportionally with the knowledge gained in this field. It covers the EU EMC regulations which have come into effect and contains a considerable amount of reference data.
RSGB. 204 pages. 2nd Edition. 1998. ISBN 1-8723209-48-8.

RIAR-BK Reflections In A Rosebowl

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Reflections In A Rosebowl - A History of the Commonwealth Contest 1931 to 1996 by Bob Whelan, G3PJT.
The purpose of this book is to show the (almost) continuous history of the contest from the 1920's to 1996 in an entertaining pictorial and graphical form along with information on the contest winners of each year. It is set in a historical background to each year it includes many black and white shack and event photographs showing the changes in equipment, operators and styles from around the world.
Lambda Research. 122 pages. RC Whelan, 1996.

RADN-BK Radio Nature

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RADN-BK Radio Nature

RADO-BK Radio Orienteering - ARDF Handbook

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RPPP-BK Radio Propagation - Principles and Practice 2004 Edition

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This book by Ian Poole, G3YWX, on radio propagation provides the reader with a practical understanding of radio propagation. It includes everything needed to know about the subject including radio waves, how they travel, the atmosphere, the Sun, ionospheric propagation, storms and aurora. It also shows how to predict and assess ionospheric propagation, troposcopic propagation, meteor scatter and space communications. It is an essential read for anyone associated with radio communication.

SMHB-BK 6 Metre Handbook

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SSQR-BK How to Get Started in QRP

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How to Get Started in QRP by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ. An American book that shows QRP on the other side of the Atlantic. It is probably more commercial in the States but many hams will already familiar with equipment such as MFJ, Ten-Tec, Diamond, Icom etc. There is mention of the QRP Club (UK) and Kanga Kits.

TASA-BK The ARRL Satellite Anthology 5th Edition 1999.

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With several new amateur satellites in orbit, you’ll want to 'read all about them', and this book is the best way to do that. The latest edition brings you the best articles on the current and future amateur spacecraft from QST, AMSAT Journal, and the world wide web and other sources. Also included re satellite columns from RadCom, Radio ZS (South Africa) and Amateur Radio (Australia).
ARRL. 5th Edition. 1999

TEC1-BK RSGB Technical Compendium 1st Ed. 2000

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The RSGB Technical Compendium is compiled of all the technical features from the twelve editions of RadCom from 1999, plus one from December 1998 and January 2000. To this has been added all of the 'Eurotek', 'In Practice' and 'Technical Topics' columns.
RSGB. 288 pages. 1sr Ed. 2000. ISBN 1-872309-71-2

TERA-BK Test Equipment for the Radio Amateur 3rd Ed. 1995.

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Chris Smith, G4FZH, set out to put together a book that tells you how to use and how to build a wise range of test equipment primarily intended for amateur radio purposes. This is actually a very informative book, and even if you don't often build anything or service gear, you will find it a very interesting read.
170 pages. 3rd Edition. 1995. ISBN 1-872309-23-2. RSGB.

TCCD-CD Telegraph Collectors CD

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TRAS-BK The Radio Amateur's Satellite Handbook 1998 Edition

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Written by Martin David off, K2UBC this must be one of the most comprehensive books ever written about amateur satellites! Covers setting up a station, choosing the right antenna, and tracking including the Phase 3D satellites and the US Space Shuttle (SAREX). Thorough appendices covering profiles of computer programs, Internet sites, and a complete history of amateur satellite and space operations.
ARRL. 376 Pages. 1998 Edition.

TRRG-09-BK The RGSB Rig Guide 2009

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TSOE-CD The Story Of Enigma CD

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VHFH-BK VHF Contesting Handbook 1995. Ringbound

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Originally the VHF Contesting Handbook started out as an information pack for the Backpackers series of contests but has been revised and expanded. It contains information on how to choose a site, tips on how to operate, what paperwork is required. It also has information on computers and contesting software. The importance of safety when contesting , to yourselves and others. How to setup and operate generators. The radio equipment required and how to set it up, as well as antennas and feeders. Half the handbook is taken up with VHF Contesting rules, and contains the relevant forms for Site Registration, Entrants and VHF-UHF Log Sheets.
RSGB. 58 pages. Reprint 1995. Ringbound.

WATF-BK World At Their Fingertips 1st Edition

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World At Their Fingertips by John Clarricoats, G6CL (Silent Key). This book is about the early history of amateur radio in the United Kingdom and about the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). It gives an insight into the development of a the hobby and its service to the community since the beginning of the 20th Century.
RSGB. 1st Ed, reprinted 1993. 307 Pages. ISBN: 0-900612-09-6.

WHOS-BK Who's Who In Amateur Radio?

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Who's Who In Amateur Radio? provides a listing of around 500 of the most active amateurs, including their name, callsign and place of residence, date of birth, profession, education, when they were first licensed, their amateur radio achievements, areas of amateur radio interest and amateur radio club or society membership. In nearly 50% of the cases the listing is accompanied by a photograph of the individual which will help put a face to that well-known callsign.
RSGB. 156 pages. 1st Published 2005. ISBN 1-90508603-2

WMHB-BK Microwave Handbook Volume 3

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The Microwave Handbook is published in three volumes, this is Microwave Handbook Volume 3 - Bands and Equipment edited by M.W. Dixon, G3PFR. This book fills the need for a non-mathematical review of microwave theory and practical examples applicable to the amateuir bands. It includes much source information along with practical designs, PCB layouts, drawings and photographs. It is an invauable book for those who are active on the microwave bands, or those who would like to get a better understanding of the practicalities of operating at these frequencies.
RSGB. Reprinted 1995. Volume 3. ISBN 1-872309-12-7

YGVU-BK Guide to VHF/UHF Amateur Radio 1st Ed. 2000

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Ian Poole, G3YWX has many years experience in professional and amateur radio. He has authored many books and articles and has now written the Guide to VHF/UHF Amateur Radio. Most aspects of VHF and UHF communications are covered in this informative book, and there are many photographs and drawings to go with the text. This book is a useful guide to both the experienced amateur and novice alike, with material not normally presented in such a presentable fashion. Covers effectively 6m to 23cm ( 50MHz - 1290MHz).
RSGB. First Edition. 2000. 106 pages. ISBN 1-872309-58-5.