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The Practical Wireless Archive 2005-2009 on CDROM
The new 2005-2009 PW archive is on a single CDROM and it’s provided in a searchable PDF form. It’s ideal for any computer – there’ll be no problems!
Once you’ve purchased the archive there’ll be no need to search through paper magazines or struggle to hold a heavy set of issues in binders! The CDROM will make things so much easier!
Find the articles you want much quicker. Enlarge the article and circuit diagrams to suit your needs. Use your CDROM archive as much as you like and keep your paper magazines in pristine condition to be read and enjoyed when you’ve found what you need on the CDROM!
The CDROM PW archive for 2005-2009 contains the complete PW – including the full editorial, adverts, etc. In other words – nothing is left out. No short change here – you get a fully readable archive of your favourite magazine in an amazingly compact and convenient form!
£24.99 plus p&p.
The Practical Wireless Archive 2010 on CDROM
The CDROM PW archive for 2010 contains the complete PW – including the full editorial, adverts, etc. In other words – nothing is left out. No short change here – you get a fully readable archive of your favourite magazine in an amazingly compact and convenient form!
£14.99 plus p&p.
Airband
Civil Aircraft Markings 2011
Still the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to all the aircraft registered in Britain and overseas airliners to be seen in British skies, now fully updated for the new season.
448 pages, £11.99 plus p&p
Military Aircraft Markings 2011
The 2011 edition of Military Aircraft Markings continues to lead the field in the spotter's guide market and produced for military aviation enthusiasts at the start of the show season.
224 pages, £11.99 plus p&p
Airwaves 2011
FREQUENCY INFORMATION FOR AIRFIELDS, ATC CENTRES PLUS MUCH MORE.
THE UK’s MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND UP TO DATE AIRBAND FREQUENCY DIRECTORY
This is the 18th annual published edition of AIRWAVES. As always, the frequencies, maps and other information has been fully updated for 2011.
The past year has seen the usual number of Air Traffic frequency changes. There has also been quite a number of additions and changes amongst the Military Discrete frequencies. This, includes the much expanded range of discrete AWACS frequencies, so far about 75% have been identified. There have been changes to the London and Scottish Control frequencies and we have updated the London Control transmitter site allocations to early 2011. Further frequencies have been moved out of the top of the Military Airband from 380 - 400 MHz which is to be handed over to the UK emergency services for use at the 2012 Olympics. There has also been further HF frequencies changes including to the Major World Air Routes / MWARA.
£11.50 plus p&p
Callsign 2011
The new 17th annual edition of the Civil and Military Aviation Callsign Directory. Fully updated for 2011 with a large number of additions, amendments, confirmations and deletions. Over 200 new Military Callsign’s or Callsign Ranges added since last years edition. Thousands of Civil and Military Callsign’s.
The Military callsign database has seen over 200 new UK / NATO callsigns or callsign ranges added to the text in the past year. This database contains almost 2100 Military callsigns, of which a large percentage have been re-confirmed in 2010 - 2011. Almost all of the entries in the Civil database have been cross checked against official documents and also confirmed by our readers personal monitoring. Around 25 Airlines have gone bankrupt or suspended operations in the past year, with a couple expecting to be re-launched. Despite the current financial climate at least 20 new Airlines have started operations in the past year, with others planned for 2011.
£11.50 plus p&p
The UK & Ireland Flight Routes 2011
This new pubilcation lists around 12,000 flights which originate or terminate in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. In excess of 160 Airline companies are listed together with their Airport of departure and arrival, with approximate times of operation. Types of aircraft in use on a given route are included as are both ATC (where available) and company flight numbers. The trend towards the growing & unpredictable use of Alpha / numeric non airline flight numbers has been addressed.
225 pages. £14.95 plus p&p
The Pocket UK & Ireland Airband Frequency Guide 15th Edition.
The 14th Edition of this popular “POCKET FREQUENCY GUIDE” is now available, the contents represent the most comprehensive and up to date frequency listing currently available.
• Alphabetical listing of Airfields and their frequencies,
• ACARS Frequencies
• ICAO Airfield Designator Decode
• Radio Callsigns
• 2 Letter Airline Prefixes
• 3 Letter Airline Prefixes
• Civil Aircraft HF (SSB) Frequencies,
• Numerical Frequency Listing.
• Abbreviations, Phonetic Alphabet & Morse Code
128 pages A6 (10.5 x 15 cm) Spiral Bound Laminated Cover
Price £6.75 plus p&p
THE UK & IRELAND AIRBAND FREQUENCY GUIDE 15th Edition
DESK TOP EDITION. Due March 2011
Over 200 amendments since the 14th Edition!
Includes ALL Airports in England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Island, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. ACARS Frequencies - Alphabetical Airfields & Airport Frequencies with Company Frequencies. Numerical Frequency Listing - ICAO Airfield Designator Decodes - Radio Call signs, 2 & 3 Letter airline Prefixes - Civil Aircraft HF (SSB) Frequencies - OACC HF (SSB) & VHF Frequencies - Abbreviation List - Phonetic Alphabet & Morse Code. VOLMET frequencies
INCLUDES REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
146 pages A5 spiral bound “Lay Flat”
£10.50 plus p&p
Air Traffic Control Handbook
The complete guide for all aviation and air band enthusiasts, by David Smith.
This is a reincarnation of the Air Band Radio Handbook, an essential reference book first published over 20 years ago and a strong seller throughout its eight editions. The new title reflects not just the extent of overhaul and updating that has occurred for this new version, but also the fact that a larger proportion of the audience these days comprises air traffic controllers themselves (both trainees and fully qualified) as well as the traditional air band listening enthusiast. The expert author’s accessible and comprehensive text explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon, enabling the reader to locate and interpret what is actually going on in the airways overhead.
£16.99 plus p&p
Virtual Radar Explained
This book shows you how to get the most from all the mainstream Virtual Radar hardware and software offerings including: AirNav RadarBox, Kinetic SBS-1, PlaneGadget and PlanePlotter. Virtual Radar Explained will be of great interest to all aviation enthusiasts, especially those using Virtual Radar.
64 pages, £6.99 plus p&p
Guide to the Airnav RadarBox
A useful guide to the AirNav RadarBox 3 and 3D advanced real-time radar decoder. Includes operating instructions, screen shots plus useful hints and tips.
A5 with wire 'lay flat' binding
£12.95 plus p&p
The RadarBox Companion
The RadarBox Companion includes thousands of 4 letter identifiers (e.g. EGLL London Heathrow) decodes, three letter airline codes (e.g. RYR RyanAir)
A5 with wire 'lay flat' binding
£12.95 plus p&p
Airband Radio Guide. 7th Edition
Before entering the subject of airband radio and other monitoring systems, an overview of the processes involved in handling air traffic may help to give a better understanding of how it all works
Contents include; The UK airspace system, The legal position, How the System works, What can I hear?, Choosing a scanner, Antennas, High frequency radio, Virtual radar systems, VHF and UHF receivers, Airline callsigns, Airfield directory, En route frequencies, Worldwide high frequency coverage, Weather broadcasts and Useful addresses.
£9.99 plus p&p
Air Traffic Control. 10th edition.
Since the last edition of abc Air Traffic Control in 2005, there have been many changes in the air traffic control industry in the UK and UK-related airways. Air traffic has continued to increase rapidly resulting in more complex air traffic control systems which have to meet demand, as well as fulfilling safety and environment regulations. Covering current issues facing the air traffic control industry, the author looks at the establishment of the new London Control Centre at Swanwick in the beginning of 2008, and the problematic congestion plaguing the UK skies, particularly in the busy Southeast.
Graham Duke is an authority in the study of Air Traffic Control and in this latest volume he provides coverage of recent developments within the industry, and a glimpse into military air traffic control systems. This is the essential handbook for anyone interested in civil aviation and the operation of modern air traffic control practice.
£9.99 plus p&p
Directory of Aircraft Selcals. 8th Edition.
Now in its eighth edition the Directory of Aircraft Selcals was introduced to complement the Seldec Selcal Decoder around 1995 and is now believed to be the only such dedicated directory published. There are nearly 10,000 Selcal equipped aircraft listed from all over the world.
The book is arranged into five separate sections as follows: Section One lists Selcals alphabetically. Section two, Selcals by carrier/operator listed alphabetically. Section three, Selcals listed by international aircraft registration letters. Section four lists three letter carrier codes and Section five is an alphabetical list of international registration prefixes. The Directory of Aircraft Selcals contains 205 pages, in A5 wire bound 'lay-flat' format and comes complete with a database CD.
205 pages PLUS CD. £15.95 plus p&p
HF Airband Frequency Guide.
The HF Airband Frequency Guide is intended to enhance the enjoyment in listening to civil, military and government aircraft on the short wave bands throughout the world. The book has been retitled as it's original title, Listen to the Bird does not translate effectively into languages other than English. In addition, to an extensive frequency list, covering from 2 to 30mHz, plus ACARS frequencies, the book includes sections on Antennas, Receivers, including DX Tuners, with information and guidance on decoding ACARS, HFDL, Selcals, FAX, RTTY and CW. Listings of Major World Air Route Areas (MWARA), Regional and Domestic Air Route Areas (RDARA), and Long Distance Operational Control frequencies (LDOC) are also included. A section is also devoted to suppliers of radio equipment, with their addresses and telephone numbers. Designed as a desk-top companion with its wire spiral 'lay-flat' binding, this 225 page publication will make a useful addition to any airband enthusiasts' listening station.
225 pages. £14.75 plus p&p
Scanning & Shortwave Frequency Guides
NEW IN NOW - World Radio TV Handbook 2012 Edition.
The bestselling directory of global broadcasting on LW, MW, SW & FM
The Features section has a history of radio on Tristan da Cunha, reviews of the latest equipment, an explanation of receiver testing terms and techniques, a visit to Radio Bulgaria, and other articles and items, including our regular Digital Update. The remaining pages are, as usual, full of information on: National and International broadcasts and broadcasters by country with frequencies, powers, languages, contacts, and more, including Clandestine and other target broadcasters.
MW frequency listings by region. International and domestic SW frequency listings, as well as DRM listings International SW broadcasts in English, French, German, Portuguese & Spanish.
Reference section with Transmitter locations, DX clubs, Internet Resources, and much more
£24.99 plus p&p
NEW IN NOW - Radio Listeners Guide 2012.
Frequencies and transmitter information for all BBC and commercial radio stations, plus DAB digital transmitter details.
Radio Reviews - Independent reviews of analogue and DAB digital radios. News from BBC and commercial radio stations.
Analogue Radio switch-off - The latest information about plans for FM and medium wave switch-off. Digital Radio (DAB) - The latest news and information.Sky, Freeview and Freesat radio information and channel lists. Advice shows you how to get the best from your radio.160 pages.
£5.95 plus p&p
NEW IN NOW - Klingenfuss Guide to Utility Radio Stations 2011/12.
Including Jan 2012 Supplement. The Klingenfuss Guide to Utility Stations has remained a best seller for the past 26 years which is testament to this excellent reference publication. With 9,510 frequencies monitored, this is the most comprehensive independent reference available to the utility listener. Each of the listings details the station callsign, name, ITU country symbol, modulation type, return frequency or time of reception. This is all vital data that can save the enthusiast hours of investigation.
The main frequency coverage is 3 to 30MHz but that is supplemented by coverage of 1.6 to 3MHz and the interesting 0kHz to 150kHz VLF segment. The ever popular country index is included, which covers 250 countries with 1600 stations! There is also full global coverage of NAVTEX activity across all three frequencies, 424kHz, 490kHz and 518kHz. Also included are full aero and maritime frequency allocations complete with fold-out charts.
604 pages. £43.00 plus p&p
NEW IN NOW - Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guide 2012.
For those with a more general interest in short wave listening the newly revised Shortwave Frequency Guide is a valuable reference document. It’s about as up-to-date as you can get! There is a huge amount of information in the guide with thousands of broadcast frequencies along with full schedules for those stations. This is supplemented with an alphabetical list of all broadcast stations.
The guide also features a full utility station listing, providing a very useful combination of broadcast and utility information in a single volume.
478 pages. £36.00 plus p&p
NEW IN NOW- Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency CD 2012 Edition.
The list of frequencies included in the guide is the same as the 2008 Super Frequency List, which provides a very useful on-line reference that you can have running whilst you are listening. The search facilities on the new disk are excellent and it’s very easy to navigate to the information you need.
£28.00 plus p&p
18th Edition. Klingenfuss Radio Data Code Manual.
Digital data transmission on h.f. Military modem standards.Meteo and aero codes. Unicode. Hundreds of screenshots.
600 pages. £40.00 plus p&p
Scanners 6.
The Scanners books, originally created by Peter Rouse, have been consistent best sellers, being the UKs leading guides to the short wave radio equipment employed by enthusiasts to monitor the VHF/UHF wavebands used by airfields, the maritime and emergency services and latterly RT and mobile telephone networks. Scanners 6 revised addition will include up-to-date frequency listings, the latest digital technologies, digital, mobile radio, PCs (home, laptop, palm) with radio receivers, shareware/freeware software for monitoring and decoding, and 'Radar-style' displays on palmtop computers.
245 pages. £9.95 plus p&p
HF MARINE BAND FREQUENCY LIST
The new HF Marine Band Frequency List is our latest publication for Shortwave Radio listeners with a general interest or a particular interest in Marine Radio. listed are frequencies of Civil, Military & Government shipping on the HF bands throughout the world. In addition to an extensive frequency list covering from 1.5 - 30 MHz (with MF shipping, yes the 500 KHz band is still in use!) the book includes sections on Antennae, receivers, including DX tuners, with chapters on decoding RTTY, SITOR, CW & FAX and other modes.
225 pages, wire spiral “lay-flat” bound with colour covers.
£14.75 plus p&p
The Pocket UK & Ireland VHF Marine Frequency Guide.
This handy, small, ring-bound book lists the frequencies and channel numbers for marinas and ports all around the UK and Ireland. The lst runs alphabetically by region, with separate lists for ports, marinas and inland waterways. There are also helpful sections on both the HM and Irish Coastguard, including when to listen to weather forecasts. At the back of the book is the complete list of channel numbers, their equivalent frequency and notes on their use, which means it doesn't matter whether you are using a scanner or a marine receiver you can find the stations you are looking for.
108 pages. £4.99 plus p&p
OUT OF STOCK -
The UK Scanning Directory. 9th Edition.
The essential book for all scanner owners and frequency collectors!
Frequencies Covered: Aeronautical Navigation, Amateur Radio, Ambulance Service, CB, Civil Aviation, Commercial Broadcasting, Digital Radio, Fire Brigade, Maritime, Military Aviation, Mobile Telephones, Ministry of Defence, Outside Broadcasting Links, Paging, PMR, Point - Point Links, Police, Radio Microphones, Satellite Links, Satellite Navigation, TV Broadcasting
This book will not disappoint!
554 pages. £19.75 plus p&p
Antennas/Transmission Lines/Propagation
NEW - Stealth Antennas
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.
208 pages £13.99 plus p&p
NEW - HF ANTENNAS FOR EVERYONE
The RSGB has always published the very best antenna designs available to the radio amateurs. From the most complex to the very basic, these antennas have provided radio amateurs with much food for thought and practical designs to build. HF Antennas for Everyone draws on 90 of these RadCom and Radio Communication articles from the last forty years, providing a comprehensive collection of HF antennas, with something for everyone.
The selection in this book is a deliberate mix of the traditional and more recent designs. Sub divided into broad sections including horizontal, vertical and loop antennas, there is much variety to be found here. Looking back at the earlier decades it is amazing to see how many of the aerial giants, such as Louis Varney, G5RV have written for the RSGB. There is however much more than this. Conventional wisdom of HF antennas says you will need lots of space and money in order to put up suitable aerials. HF Antennas for Everyone shows that no matter the size of the available space you will find antenna designs that will help you get your signals in and out. Feeders are also not forgotten with a section devoted to this fascinating and often overlooked topic. But what if your local regulations prohibit the erection of antennas? That needn't get in your way, because this book even contains a section on Stealth antennas that are either essentially invisible or disguised as something quite different.
It is often said that there is nothing new in aerials, but HF Antennas for Everyone shows this isn't so. This book demonstrates a considerable number of developments and innovations from the last 20 years in particular, that show designers are starting to find innovative solutions to the age-old problems.
Whichever bands you want to work on, whatever the state of the sunspot cycle and however large or small your garden, in HF Antennas for Everyone you'll find an antenna that will get you heard.
336 pages £14.99 plus p&p
BASIC ANTENNAS -- Understanding Practical Antennas and Designs
Basic Antennas is a comprehensive introduction to antennas--basic concepts, practical designs, and details of easy-to-build antennas. You’ll learn how to make antennas that really work! This book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in The ARRL Antenna Book.
Includes:
Dipole Antennas
Antenna Impedance
Transmission Lines
Practical Two Element Arrays
Wideband and Multiband Antennas
Reflector Antennas
Yagis for HF and VHF
Loop Antennas
Antennas for Microwave Applications
Vehicle Antennas
Antenna Measurements
Plus, an Introduction to Antenna Modeling...and much more!
£24.99 plus p&p
Building Sucessful HF Antennas
Any metal structure can be made to radiate - to work as an antenna - provided it can be persuaded to accept RF power from a transmitter. But is it working efficiently? How can it be improved?
Well-known antenna expert Peter Dodd explains what makes an effective HF antenna, how to build one and how to measure its performance. The book deals with real locations, such as small gardens, apartment blocks, lofts, etc and how to obtain optimum performance within the constraints of your location.
224 pages. £14.99 plus p&p
Even More out of Thin Air.
Even More Out of Thin Air (EMOTA) is the latest collection of antenna related articles to be published by PW Publishing Ltd. The Practical Wireless team know that readers have an insatiable appetite for antenna articles so, to keep that appetite fed we have selected even more of the best! All the articles, which appear in EMOTA, have been published in previous issues of PW and are collected together for your enjoyment, as a single point of reference and to encourage you to get out there and start experimenting. All the antenna systems featured in PW have been practically proven by their authors and will give you plenty of new ideas to try out as well as reminding you of old favourites you’d forgotten about. The book is divided into three sections within its 80 pages, covering, h.f. designs, v.h.f. designs and theory.
Articles included are:
• 3.5MHz Band Antenna
• Off-Centre Fed Dipole
• Flat Dwellers Beam
• DX Antenna for 50MHz
• Five Antennas for 70MHz
• Moxon Rectangle for 6m
• Improve your Mobile Operating
• Antennas & Propagation and much more
80 pages. £6.75 plus p&p
OUT OF PRINT 25 Simple Indoor & Window Aerials.
This concise book shows the reader how to construct and use 25 indoor and window aerials where lack of space prevents aerials being erected. It also provides information on shortwave bands, aerial directivity, time zones, dimensions and so on.
50 pages. £1.95 plus p&p
25 Simple Tropical & MW Band Aerials.
This concise book describes how to build 25 simple and inexpensive antennas for operation on the medium wave broadcast band (550 - 1600kHz) and on the 60, 75, 90 and 120 metre tropical bands. There are also designs for the 49m band.
54 pages. £1.95 plus p&p
An Introduction to Radio Wave Propagation.
This book provides a broad, yet clear picture of radio wave propagation in a consise way without the use of too much technical language or mathematics. Included are explanations of the phenomena that is propagation dealing with everything from the Sun, through the ionosphere to noise.
£3.95 plus p&p
OUT OF STOCK. Antenna File.
A compendium of the very best articles about antennas and related topics from the pages of Radcom. All amateur frequencies from 73kHz to the microwave bands, receiving and transmitting antennas, antenna supports, test equipment and modelling, fixed, portable and mobile.
285 pages. £18.99 plus p&p
Antenna Toolkit 2.
This book acts as a miniature antenna manual with very good technical explanations without ever over-doing the maths for the not-so-keen mathematicians! The drawings and illustrations are very clear and the section on instrumentation is very helpful.
256 pages. £28.99 plus p&p
Antenna Topics.
A goldmine of information and ideas on the subject. Cuttings from more than 40 years of the popular Technical Topics column in Radcom, written by Pat Hawker GV3A.
384 pages. £18.99 plus p&p
Backyard Antennas.
Peter Dodd explains how it is possible to achieve high performance from a compact antenna. The book covers end-fed and centre-fed antennas, rotary beams, loops, tuning units, VHF/UHF antennas, mast construction, transmission lines and how to estimate and measure the performance of your antenna.
200 pages. £18.95 plus p&p
OUT OF PRINT Experimental Antenna Topics.
A practical book using cheap to obtain items and simple tools, encouraging the trial and error philosophy which leads to antenna innovation and discovery.
72 pages. £3.50 plus p&p
HF Antenna Collection.
An invaluable collection of outstanding articles and short pieces which were published in Radio Communications magazine during the period 1968-89. As well as ingenious designs for single-element, beam and miniature antennas, there is a wealth of information on ancillary topics such as feeders, tuners, baluns, testing, modelling and the mechanics of mounting an antenna safely.
233 pages. £19.95 plus p&p
HF Antennas for All Locations. 2nd Edition.
A wealth of practical information on the choice and construction of antennas to suit most locations. The second edition has been completely revised and greatly expanded. There are more novel antenna designs, including beams which cover more bands with fewer problems, no trap losses and better rejection of interference and a new chapter presents a comprehensive review of ways to make antennas smaller, with particular emphasis on small transmitting loops.
322 pages. £19.99 plus p&p
OUT OF STOCK International Antenna Collection.
This book is a collection of over 50 of the very best articles published on antennas from around the world. Great care has been taken to ensure that there are antennas to cover the range from 136kHz to 1.3GHz, receiving and transmitting, fixed and mobile. Everyone interested in antenna design and construction will find something in this book.
250 pages. £12.95 plus p&p
International Antenna Collection 2.
A follow-up to the successful International Antenna Collection compiled by the same author. More antennas for most of the amateur bands, both traditional and highly original designs, simple and complex.
200 pages. £12.95 plus p&p
Practical Antennas for Novices.
Written especially for for newly qualified holders of the UK Novice Licence, the author describes in detail how to build simple but effective antennas for each of the novice bands up to 433MHz, as well as useful ancilliary equipment to ensure that they are working correctly. This book will be invaluable to any beginner looking for easy-to-build antenna systems that really work.
58 pages. £7.99 plus p&p
Practical Wire Antennas 2.
Based on the hugely popular Practical Wire Antennas by John Heys, this book has been hugely extended and updated. Plenty of original designs are here covering about every type of wire antenna imaginable. Chapters covering feel lines, dipoles, antennas with tuned feeders, loop antennas, en-fed wires, verticals and practical aspects of antennas are included.
72 pages. £11.99 plus p&p
Radio Propagation Principles & Practice
The VHF and UHF band are some of the most interesting, useful and challenging of those available. This hand-sized book contains everything you will need to help you enjoy VHF/UHF amateur radio to the full.
102 pages. £14.95 plus p&p
Beginners/Licence/Manuals
Technical for the Terrified!
This book started out as a series of articles aimed at introducing the more technical aspects of the hobby to readers who, unnecessarily perhaps, felt that it was beyond them. It is aimed at bridging the gap between basic understanding, as gathered by students of the Intermediate and Advanced Radio Amateur courses and other – more project-based articles.
We’re indebted to Tony Nailer G4CFY for his valuable work on the series and we hope that you enjoy this first compilation of Technical For the Terrified articles. Tony’s series and this book are aimed at the less-experienced radio enthusiast and the articles are of a general nature, aimed at removing the fear of technology/techniques and theory.
Anyone wishing to delve deeper into the fascinating history of our hobby will soon find more specialist books and publications, which will expand greatly on this absorbing area of radio.
As Tony says, when it gets technical, there’s no need to panic!
A Little Maths Primer!
Powers and Indices
Multiple Inductors or Capacitors
Inductive and Capacitive Reactances
DC Circuit Conditions
Transistor Biassing
The Workings of DeciBels
DeciBels in Noise Figures
Amplifier Operations
Diodes – Myths and Mysteries
The Superhet
Reception of SSB and Morse
Techniques for FM And AM
Bandwidth, Q and Dynamic Resistance
Antennas and Feeder Systems
Band-Pass Tuning
Regulators and Regulation
Small Signal Radio Frequency Amplifiers
Revisiting Antennas
Modulation Creating and Detecting Them!
Phase-Locked Loop Synthesisers
A Little More on the Phase-Locked Loop
HF Transceiver Circuitry
Filtering in HF and VHF Receivers
Practical Aspects of Mixers
FET-Based Radio Frequency Amplifiers
Practical Band-pass Filter Configurations
New, easy-to-read design, spiral bound, 124 pages, £12.99 plus p&p
Foundation Licence Now!
A 32-page soft-covered book that takes you through the syllabus, reinforcing what you will learn on the foundation Course. The course has been designed and introduced for people of all ages and abilities. To take the course you need no formal qualifications.
£4.99 plus p&p
Intermediate Licence. Building on the Foundation.
The second course book in the RSGB’s series, which is structured to progressively obtaining an Amateur Intermediate Licence, this book contains practical exercises, broken down into half-hour worksheets. The ideal companion book for all Amateur Radio Intermediate Licence students.
£6.99 plus p&p
Advance! The Full Licence Manual.
This is the third course structured to obtain an Amateur Radio Licence. Advance is the final stage in gaining the full licence and has been updated to suit the new syllabus structure. Broken down into logical sections, it’s presented in an easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for home study.
£11.99 plus p&p
Amateur Radio Exam Secrets
For those who are studying for the UK amateur radio examinations and want more information, then this is the book. Covering all three levels of amateur radio licence Amateur Radio Exam Secrets is designed to extend knowledge and test candidate’s comprehension. Amateur Radio Exam Secrets provides the ideal training course companion for both candidates and tutors. If you are by studying for any level of the amateur radio examination Amateur Radio Exam Secrets provides the ideal revision aid and quick reference book.
104 pages, £12.99 plus p&p
Amateur Radio Explained.
An ideal introduction to the exciting world of amateur radio. Setting up a station, what you are likely to hear on each band, how to receive and transmit, what’s involved in getting a licence how signals propagate around the world, codes, equipment, construction and much more.
150. pages. £9.90 plus p&p
Discover DXing. 3rd Edition.
Non-technical introduction to hearing more AM, FM and TV Stations on the equipment you might already own! DXing is the fun and challenging hobby of listening to distant radio stations.
£6.95 plus p&p
HF Amateur Radio - 2nd Edition. By Ian Poole, G3YWZ
The HF (or short wave) bands are one of the most interesting areas of amateur radio. Stations from all around the globe can be heard and many interesting contacts can be made. Operating on these frequencies requires many skills if the most is to be made of the time that is available.
This second edition of HF Amateur Radio by the leading amateur radio author Ian Poole, G3YWX sets out all that your need to know about 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. Written in an approachable and informative style, this book has been fully revised and extensively expanded for this edition.
HF Amateur Radio will benefit those new to amateur radio, anyone contemplating exploring the world below 30MHz, and just about any licensed amateur or short-wave listener who feels he could get more out of his station.
£12.99 plus p&p
Secret of Learning Morse Code.
Don't be fooled, the requirement for Morse may have been removed, but Morse code still has a place in the scheme of things for the radio amateur. It can consistently be used to 'talk' to others around the world, you don't even need to speak their language to hold a conversation.
£6.95 plus p&p
Morse Code for Radio Amateurs.
Now in its 9th Edition, this book has been completely re-written and sets a new standard for books covering Morse code. The accompanying CD can be used in two ways: either on a computer or a standard CD or compatible DVD player, it includes audio files from 5WPM to 15WPM - letters, numbers, punctuation and mixed as well as lots of invaluable information to help you learn Morse code.
32 pages including. CD. £7.99 plus p&p
Design & Construction
NEW - Homebrew Cookbook
If you are interested in home construction, Eamon Skelton, EI9GQ is the acknowledged expert in this field. The RadCom columnist on the subject, Eamon brings his enthusiasm, common sense and easy to understand approach to the Homebrew Cookbook, such that readers will be reaching for their soldering iron with inspiration.
Homebrew Cookbook starts with the very basics of hombrew and progresses to advanced topics. There are construction methods that take you right through all the main techniques from dead-bug layouts through to dedicated printed circuit designs. The PCB section is packed with simple ideas that will allow you to make PCBs cheaply and easily without any specialist equipment. Eamon even shows you how to use sunshine or cheap halogen security lights as a UV source! Construction projects start with receiver designs and a simple direct conversion receiver, followed by a more sophisticated superhet receiver. Homebrew Cookbook also includes an SSB transmitter, PA and a VHF transverter. All the designs are modular, making it very easy to extract sections for other uses and adapt the designs to suit your needs. Where test equipment is required Eamon has simple circuits on hand to allow you to build your own rather than have to buy commercial equipment. Eamon also deals with homebrew antennas with lots of useful tips for making practical and effective antennas with junk-box components. Through the book is an adherence to homebrew principles as all projects use simple construction techniques with cheap, readily obtainable, components. Eamon even tells you how to make the most of eBay to find what you need.
The Homebrew Cookbook is an edited, updated book of Eamon’s writings from the pages of RadCom and a fantastic reference with simple, well-proven solutions to most construction problems. Homebrew Cookbook will have you itching to dust off the soldering iron and start construction.
208 pages. £12.99 plus p&p
Circuit Overload.
A bumper book of circuits for the radio amateur. A unique source of ideas for almost any circuit the radio amateur might want! If you are interested in home construction, this book provides simple circuits and advice for the beginner with more complex circuits for the more experienced.
504 pages. £18.99 plus p&p
The Art of Soldering
As soldering is now part of many hobbies, this book dissolves the mysteries and includes sections on choosing the correct soldering iron, solder, materials and tools so as to be able to get the best results from your efforts.
84 pages. £3.99 plus p&p
The Superhet Radio Handbook.
Virtually all modern radios use the superhet principle. This book explains the operation of the superhet in understandable terms.
104 pages. £4.95 plus p&p
Shack Essentials
NEW - RSGB YEARBOOK 2012
With around 70,000 amateur radio licences on issue the RSGB Yearbook 2012 is the essential guide to these and matters amateur radio in the UK and worldwide. In a new format for easier use the RSGB Yearbook 2012 provides a comprehensive guide to UK and Irish Callsigns sorted in a wide variety of ways. Nearly 200 additional pages, of the very latest amateur radio information, make this book the indispensable guide for every amateur.
The RSGB Yearbook 2012 provides very latest callsign data is now sorted into those who release their personal details for amateur radio purposes and those who don’t. The callsign data is then sorted further into postcode, surname formats. There are also listings of special contest callsigns, permanent special event callsigns and those in the Republic of Ireland.
The RSGB Yearbook 2012 is much more than the latest update of these callsigns. From repeaters, band plans, contests, awards, propagation, operating abroad and much more is covered here. You will find all manner of local information organised into regions so you can find local clubs, trainers and examination centres in the area alongside details of the RSGB Regional Manager Team. There are details of how the Society is organised, the services it offers, committees, who to contact for assistance, etc. There are a wide range of features covering National Affiliated Societies, Local Clubs and a even special feature looking at 2012 with the Olympics and Queens Jubilee.
Features:
* Around 70,000 UK callsigns
* Irish callsigns
* Callsigns sorted by name and postcode
* Licensing Information UK and International
* A full colour Review of the Year
* National and Featured Club Information
* Exam Licence and Course Information
* Prefix Lists
* Latest Band Plans
* Award and Contest Information
* Technical Help
and much more
FREE CD
Some buy this book for the CD alone not only do you get all of the information pages of the yearbook in a fully searchable format you also get, loads of bonus material. This CD contains over 600MB of bonus material. There are samples of RSGB, masses of amateur radio software, extra club information and more, all in an easily accessed format.
528 pages. £19.99 plus p&p
NEW - Callseeker Plus 2012
For those who want the convenience of an instant search call book that not only covers the UK but Europe as well, that is Callseeker Plus!
Like the RSGB Yearbook the Callseeker Plus 2012 CD contains the most up-to-date listings of United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland amateurs’ callsigns but you will also find comprehensive coverage of callsigns from across Europe. Provided in a user friendly format that takes on no hard disc space this CD is the ideal way to search for European QSLs. The software runs straight from the CD so you can search by callsign, name or location. Navigating through the search results is quick and easy and you can print the results in a variety of formats including straight to an address label. Users will also find callsigns from 9A, DL, EA, ES, F, HA, HB9, I, LX, LY, OE, OH, ON, OZ, SM, SP, SV and Z3.
Callseeker Plus 2012 also provides much more. The nearly 200 pages of the information section from the RSGB Yearbook are included in an easily searchable PDF. Callseeker Plus boasts a host of “extras” from across Europe, including hundreds of Mega Bytes of useful amateur radio software
£15.99 plus p&p
ARRL Handbook 2011
88th Edition
At 1416 pages, the 88th edition of the ARRL Handbook (2011) is bigger than ever. Part reference and part applied theory and filled with practical treatments of basic electronic fundamentals, RF design, digital and software radio technology, antenna construction, the ARRL Handbook is a must have for every radio amateur.
New topics include Schematic capture and Printed Circuit Board layout , Amplifier tuning and maintenance, using surplus amp parts, restoring vintage equipment and even remote station design. There is expanded content including the oscillator and mixer circuit designs from Dr. Ulrich Rhode, N1UL, HF mixer testing, VHF down-converter front end design, and RF circuit simulation. There is 50% more material of RF Interference, including digital TV, power-line noise, and automotive RFI, detail on the transmitting choke material has been consolidated for easy reference. New project material the ARRL Handbook 2011 is a icroprocessor-based SWR Monitor-Meter by Larry Coyle, K1QW, LTspice simulation files for basic electronic circuits and selecting the right battery for mobile operation
CD-ROM
The book’s accompanying CD-ROM inside the back cover once again includes a searchable PDF version of the entire book, including graphics. You will also find companion software, PC board templates and other support files.
This edition of the ARRL Handbook 2011 has been significantly enhanced, featuring brand-new projects and the most up-to-date information. The Handbook provides both a useful introduction to radio communication and features the most current material on electronics and Amateur Radio.
Size 208x274mm, 1416 pages £37.99 plus p&p
NB This item is not available for overseas shipping due to it’s weight
NEW IN NOW. RSGB COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK
11th edition
Fully updated and revised, the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook is massive 864 pages of the very latest amateur radio technology.
The Radio Communication Handbook has everything you need to build or understand amateur radio equipment. There is enough theory to give you a good grounding, but the main emphasis is learning by doing so the book includes a huge number of practical circuits. Receivers are explained from the simplest crystal set right up to ultra-modern DSP radios. There are practical antenna projects for all amateur bands, together with advice on erecting masts and measuring performance. For the portable operator there are details of light-weight equipment and power sources - even waterproof log books and walking sticks that double as an antenna mast. Projects are included that cover frequencies literally from audio to light, with an emphasis on the popular amateur bands. Computers are shack essentials nowadays and chapters deal with how to make the best use of them, and what data mode is most effective on what band.
This new edition of the Radio Communication Handbook contains significantly expanded chapters covering HF Transmitters and Receivers, LF, Microwaves, VHF/UHF Antennas, Computers and whole lot more. There is major new material covering transmitting SSB on light frequencies and long distance transmission and reception below 10kHz. It does not stop there either with more digital theory, IF amplifiers, back ground noise, ceramic filters, antennas and much more than can be listed here.
Free Bonus CD
As an extra a free CD is included packed with bonus material. There is a full PDF version of the RSGB Radio Communication Handbook allowing detailed searching and printing at the touch of a button. There more bonus chapters that not in the book, along with SDR video and audio files and other bonus material. There is even a huge selection of the latest amateur radio software.
* 864 A4 pages
* 25 chapters and two appendices
* 600,000 words!
* Over 1700 illustrations
* Bonus CD
* Projects for audio to light
If you only ever buy one book on amateur radio, this should be the one!
Sorry but due to it’s weight this item is not available for overseas shipping
864 pages. £32.99 plus p&p
RSGB AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING MANUAL 7th Edition
Despite what many believe amateur radio is a fast-moving hobby and the last five or six years in particular have seen numerous changes. The RSGB Amateur Radio Operating Manual provides the best practical guide to the hobby as it is today.
Since the first edition of the RSGB Amateur Radio Operating Manual, it has provided practical information on many different forms of amateur radio operating. This latest edition covers subjects from the basics of setting up a station for maximum efficiency, DX Operating, Radio Sport's many guises, through to D-Star, Satellites and much more. Readers will find information detailing the numerous changes to the amateur bands as more countries have gained frequencies at, or around, 136 and 500kHz, as well as 5, 7.1 - 7.2 and 70MHz. The newer datamodes such Winmor are covered along with the developments in the WSJT suite of software and the whole datamode field. The use of computers in amateur radio is extensively covered, as are basic operating practices and there are even guides to making the most from the various bands available. You will also find subjects as varied as the RSGB IOTA programme, China's first amateur radio satellite, XW-1, Skimmer, ClubLog, on-line DXpedition log checking, and DXpedition operating.
With more than 25 new contributors, this Seventh Edition of the RSGB Amateur Radio Operating Manual has lots of brand new material, as well significantly rewritten sections. No matter if you are new to the hobby, or an established amateur, everyone will find this book a mine of useful and practical information about all aspects of amateur radio operating.
224 pages £16.99 plus p&p
RSGB PREFIX GUIDE. 9th edition. (RSGB)
The complete guide to prefix identification and information
If you are interested in DX, awards or simply operate the HF bands the RSGB Prefix Guide is the book for you. From the basic "what was that Call?" question through to research for an elusive award, this book provides what is needed. This edition is fully updated with a significant number of changes the prefix listings, so that it provides the latest and most comprehensive list of the world's amateur radio prefixes. The listings also provide a huge range of addition information covering references for continent, CQ Zone, DXCC, IOTA, ITU Zone, Latitude & Longitude and a whole lot more.
The RSGB Prefix Guide also includes lists of DXCC deleted entities, Russian & CIS entities etc. The popular DXCC checklist is here, along with very latest information on various award programs including IOTA, CQ WAZ, DXCC, WAS and others. There is also an index of countries and their callsign allocations divided by continent as are more detailed listings for the wide range of RSGB awards for HF and 50MHz.
This popular "lay flat" wire binding makes the RSGB Prefix Guide easy to use and durable. If you are new to amateur radio or an experienced hand alike this book is an excellent tool and a must for every radio amateur.
34 pages £8.99 plus p&p
Amateur Radio Essentials.
This soft-backed book is useful! It contains a number of circuits, ideas and techniques not seen before. The Editor should be congratulated as it is most interesting in the way an eclectic selection of very different projects and discussions have been gathered together in such an extremely readable fashion. They range from Improving Language Skills Using Amateur Radio, Spurious Signals, Obtaining non stand voltages from transformer, a light emitting diode (l.e.d.) bar oscilloscope, and many others interesting topics. Of particular interest to readers who enjoy construction and have difficulty with working out tuned circuits – there is also an excellent article entitled Introduction to Variable Tuned Circuits.
288 pages. £25.99 plus p&p
RIG GUIDE
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
96 pages. £4.99 plus p&p
NEW 2nd Edition. Amateur Radio Astronomy.
For everyone interested in radio astronomy Amateur Radio Astronomy is a great source of material to expand your knowledge and also provides a practical guide to making and setting up your own equipment, through to the study signals coming from space.
Updated and with over sixty extra pages more than the previous edition Amateur Radio Astronomy covers in depth the subject of receiving radio signals from outer space. Starting with a historical perspective of radio astronomy this book shows how much radio amateurs have contributed to the science of radio astronomy and how the average amateur can contribute in this area today. There are newly expanded details of the required parameters for the antenna and receiver and how to assemble a station. There are details of a 50MHz Meteor Radar system and lots of straight forward advice and practical information on putting together your own receiving station. Includes is a practical design for a 1420MHz "hydrogen line receiver", a frequency which the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence programme (SETI) is focused on. New material includes a chapter on Mechanical Systems and details of the Hart RAO KAT Demonstrator Antenna.
This book is the result of period of research stretching back over many years and a great balance between historical narrative and technical information. Amateur Radio Astronomy is not only 'a great read' but a practical reference for the application of radio technology in this fascinating topic.
384 pages. £16.99 plus p&p
The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs - 9th Edition
If you’re an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination. That’s because operating is fun and exciting!
The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is the most complete book about Amateur Radio operating. It was written to help guide you through the dozens of ways hams communicate with each other. It contains information that every ham needs:
Beginners – explore the broad range of ham radio activities, practices and events.
Intermediate hams – sharpen your skills, earn awards and participate in contests.
Experienced hams – find frequently needed references, details on new technology, and new ways to enjoy your favorite activities.
New Edition - Extensively Updated! This 9th edition is the BIGGEST revision in years! Over 80% of the content has been completely re-written. You'll enjoy the latest information!
Contents
Amateur Radio — All About Operating
VHF/UHF — FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data, SSB and CW
Emergency Communications
Traffic Handling — Getting the Message Through
DXing — Contacting Those Faraway Places
Contesting — Competitive Wireless
HF Digital Communications
Image Communications
Amateur Satellites
The FCC Rules and You — Operating Legally, Safely, and Appropriately
Operating Awards
References — Call Sign Prefix List, Antenna Bearing Maps, Abbreviations, and much more..
£19.99 plus p&p
Digital Modes for All Locations.
This book is for every person who is interested in amateur radio digital modes as it is simply the most complete book yet written on the subject. Written for the average radio amateur through to the seasoned digital mode expert.
208 pages. £16.95 plus p&p
DXpeditioning. Behind the Scenes for Radio Amateurs Worldwide.
Thinking of organising your own Amateur Radio DXpedition with like-minded fellows? Then this book is just what you need! Described as a manual for DXpeditioners and DXers, DXpeditioning, edited by Neville Cheadle G3NUG and Steve Telenius-Lowe G4JVG, in where the authors, share the experiences gained during the Spratly Island 9MOC and other DXpeditions in a bid to offer help, hints and inspiration to others. Contained within its 180 plus pages are chapters entitled: Project Plan, Licensing & Permits, Sponsorship, Equipment, Technology, Propagation, Life Support & Environmental Conditions, Finance and QSLing to name but a few. Members of various DXpedition teams have helped compile many of the chapters by drawing on their own experiences and knowledge from within their particular areas of expertise. Wide ranging in its appeal, DXpeditioning, has a great deal to offer DXers and DXpeditioners alike and there are plenty of ideas to be gleaned on how to provide several band-country slots on several modes from a rare country. It also helps to prove that anyone can get involved. So, if you have a thirst for travelling to, or making contact with, far flung countries of the world this book will prove very useful.
180 pages. £6.95 plus p&p
OUT OF STOCK. Low Profile Amateur Radio
More and more amateur radio operators are being faced with planning issues, awkward neighbours and there is certainly demand for simple advice that will keep stations on the air. Low Profile amateur radio seeks to address these problems with simple and clear advice as to what is needed to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. Follow the easy going discussions of Al Brogdon, W1AB, as he provides details for many real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low profile circumstances.The need to operate a low profile Amateur Radio station may be imposed by the confines of a small home or flat. Other hams are restricted by deeds or leases that regulate the size of the antenna they can install. There is information here on wire antennas used indoors, screwdriver antennas,loop antennas and details of low profile VHF/UHF Antennas. One chapter covers the "Killer Antenna" for 40 metres which has become the basis for many variations of low profile outdoor antennas. This is an extensive range that should satisfy most requirements. The reader will also find information on antenna tuners, QRP and operating practices. The book concludes with cover a range of articles published in the ARRL magazine QSTon the subject of low profile amateur radio.Ranging from a "simple killer antenna" through to "the challenge of a little pistol" these add interesting background to the book.
176 pages. £14.99 plus p&p
QRP
International QRP Collection
A compendium of QRP articles from around the world
Compiled and edited by Rev. George Dobbs, G3RJV and Steve Telenius-Lowe, 9M6DXX
QRP (or low power) operating is practiced by many radio amateurs across the globe. Much is published by these QRP enthusiasts detailing great designs, best practice and much more. The authors of the International QRP Collection have scoured the world for the best of these and compiled them for you, into this great scrapbook.
The International QRP Collection contains articles from well known amateur radio magazines such as RadCom, Practical Wireless, QST, Sprat, Break In and many others, as well as some original material. By far the largest section of the International QRP Collection is that devoted to construction. This will please most QRP enthusiasts, who are also keen equipment builders. To complement this, there are also sections on modifications to QRP equipment, reviews of commercial equipment, QRP theory, and articles on QRP operating. There is certain to be something of interest to all low-power enthusiasts within the pages of this book.
With authors from Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania, the International QRP Collection is truly an international window on today's QRP construction and operating practices.
Size 210x274mm, 176pages. £11.00 plus p&p
NEW 3rd EDITION
Low Power Communications 3rd Edition.
The Art and Science of QRP
Explore the excitement of low-power radio operating (QRP) with ARRL Low Power Communication.
Ask any QRPer, and they'll tell you that less really is more. With a handful of parts, you can build a radio and put it on the air. Low Power Communication provides the resources you need for getting started and the latest information on advanced QRP techniques. There are guides to kit building, chasing DX, building antennas, propagation theory and much more. This book is a great guide to getting the most out of QRP radio.
Includes:
* Equipment and Station Accessories - commercial gear, kit-building and home-brew
* Antennas - wire beams, loops, dipoles, portable antennas and more
* Operating Strategies - operating techniques, awards, and contesting
* NEW! Emergency Communication - training, planning and other factors
* NEW! Surplus Military Equipment - restoring and using this classic radio hardware.
Plus much more!
BONUS
ARRL Low Power Communication also includes the complete assembly manual for the MFJ Cub Transceiver Kit. You'll enjoy countless hours operating this tiny high performance radio. Build the kit in just a few hours, and you'll be working the world with low-power fun!
344 pages. £14.99 plus p&p
OUT OF PRINT Low Power Scrapbook.
Hundreds of the very best projects from the G-QRP Club’s Sprat are brought together in this handy book. Includes low power transmitters, simple receivers, accessories, circuit and constructional hints and antennas.
320 pages. £12.99 plus p&p
QRP Basics.
This book explores the attraction and excitement of low power operating, covering all you need to know to get started in QRP.
204 pages. £14.99 plus p&p
More QRP Power.
The best recent QRP articles from QST and QEX. More equipment, accessories and antennas for low power operating. Dozens of projects and articles to help you assemble or improve a QRP station.
176 pages. £16.99 plus p&p
VHF & Higher
NEW - MICROWAVE KNOW HOW
This book is a new compilation of articles aimed at those who are interested in building equipment for the amateur radio microwave bands. The designs in this book are from authors all around the world who are keen microwave constructors themselves. This ensures that the all of the projects use modern techniques and up to date components. The book includes chapters covering:
* Antennas with designs for 23cm, 13cm, 6cm.
* Power amplifiers for 23cm and 10GHz.
* Measuring equipment, with different ways to use a spectrum analyser and a very useful noise source.
* Filters and design of filters, useful for the accomplished constructor and a Hybrid coupler for 13cm.
* Modifying commercial equipment with detail of using surplus equipment to get o 5.7GHz, 10GHz and 24GHz.
* Converter for S band using a YIG LO and a 2m down converter for use with SDRs
* Oscillators showing how to use a DDS and MMICs
If you are already active on the microwave bands or simply looking for interesting projects Microwave Know How will show you how easy it is to become more active using modern devices and equipment.
192pages, £12.99 plus £1.95 P&P
VHF Amateur Radio.
A must for every amateur radio enthusiast for getting on 6m and up. For the non-technical ham, the text, illustrations and operating information are easy to follow and understand and also suitable for those who want an extra technical look at long range DX.
163 pages. £8.95 plus p&p
Guide to VHF/UHF Amateur Radio.
The VHF and UHF amateur bands are some of the most interesting, useful and challenging of those available. This book explains just how to get the most from your VHF/UHF station and enjoy amateur radio to the full.
180 pages. £9.99 plus p&p
NEW - The VHF/UHF Handbook
THE guide to theory and practice in the VHF and UHF bands.
The VHF/UHF Handbook is packed with content from around the world. This book provides the reader with a wide range of interesting operating modes and techniques alongside the VHF/UHF basics. There are many topics covered including getting started, antennas and constructing your own equipment. There is truly something for everyone, from rag chews on local nets or repeaters to specialist modes such as Amateur television (ATV). Satellite operation is covered, as is the thrill of DX via one of the rare propagation modes or EME. There is much more in this great book, with its contents offering the best practice in every field.
Substantially updated from the previous edition the VHF/UHF Handbook is an invaluable source of information for the seasoned operator and the best introduction for newcomers to the bands. The VHF/UHF Handbook is the true 21st century reference book for this fascinating area of amateur radio.
320 pages. £14.99 plus p&p
Historical
NEW - THE SECRET LIFE OF BLETCHLEY PARK
A truly fascinating account of the people who worked at Bletchley Park – their work and recreation. This book is about people working in a very special environment.
Despite the long hours – night shifts were where some of the most amazing breakthroughs were made – there was a social life complete with excellent amateur dramatics and many other activities. Winston Churchill even made sure the staff could have a tennis court! And, despite everything, romance often blossomed between staff!
368 pages. £8.99 plus p&p
NEW - Hitler's Radio War
This book tells the story of Nazi international broadcasting during and before the Second World War. At its peak German radio stations broadcast in fifty-four languages to a worldwide audience. For the first time in an international conflict, citizens of the warring nations could hear enemy propaganda in their own living rooms. Many of the voices that they heard belonged to a new type of criminal, the radio traitor. The nickname Lord Haw-Haw is still famous internationally, but there were numerous other radio renegades speaking on behalf of the Nazis. The Nazis’ propaganda was sinister enough, but they also ran a series of secret stations that spoke to enemy audiences in the name of ‘patriotic’ dissidents who claimed to be broadcasting from clandestine transmitters in their own countries. Using archival material, “Hitler’s Radio War” dissects the message that Germany’s overt and covert propaganda stations broadcast to their audiences, as well as the lives and motivations of the broadcasters.
240 pages. £20.00 plus p&p
Worthington's World - The Short Wave Years
An amazingly apposite tribute to a wonderfully zany cartoonist that are presented in categories that blend together like a silky chocolate cake mix (John G3COI loved an old fashioned chocolate cake!).
Chuckle away – you’ll find old favourites and cartoons you missed!
146 pages. £9.95 plus p&p
Instruments of Amplification
Peter Friedrichs has written a truly superb book but has chosen a title that really hides its ‘light’ under the proverbial bushel! Armed with the book an interested constructor can literally build a radio from scratch anywhere! Perhaps a better title could have been Desert Island Radio for the Shipwrecked because everything from simple earphones, detectors and mechanical amplifier to home made valves (tubes) and transistors. If you enjoy Rough Science on BBC2 you’ll love this book! Very highly recommended.
300 pages. £14.95 plus p&p
RADIO PIONEERS 1945
Discover the history of the Veteran Wireless Operators Association and the Amateur Radio Relay League. See some of the early wireless catalogues and amateur stations. Get a brief but to-the-point chronology of radio developments to 1925. You get pictures of early tubes, Poulsen in his lab, Marconi parabolic reflectors, a Fessenden alternator and more. The history is brief, fast reading, but informative. You’ll read about the personalities and discover what they did.
64 pages. £7.95 plus p&p
OUT OF PRINT. FJ Camm - The Practical Man 1895-1959
An Outline of his Life and Works by Gordon G. Cullingham.
The late Gordon Cullingham, Honorary Archivist of the Royal Borough of Windsor, U.K. researched at length the interests, writings and skills of a remarkable Windsorian, F. J. Camm. Born at the end of the Victorian era, F.J. grew up in the early days of motoring, aviation and electronics and contributed, through his extensive writings in the 'Practical ...' series of magazines and his own books, to the public's understanding of these new sciences. A skilled modeller, this book contains photographs and drawings of F.J.'s aeroplanes, steam and petrol engines and a wealth of other examples of his amazing versatility and accomplishment.
110 pages. £10.99 plus p&p
Vintage Radios
This book tells the collector and the armchair wireless enthusiast everything there is to know about classic radios from the 1920s to the end of the 1960s. All the important makes and models are discussed and the author also covers buying and selling, care and restoration and many other topics, including foreign radios and radio-related ephemera. Illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs, this is the perfect collector's companion to the fascinating topic.
208 pages. £19.95 plus p&p.
Amateur Radio – A Beginners Guide (1940 Reprint).
Reprinted from 1940, this guide was dedicated to those who found it difficult to get started and it’s still a very useful and interesting read today!
156 pages. £7.70 plus p&p.
Marconi's Atlantic Leap.
A fascinating fully illustrated and documented description of the bridging of the Atlantic by wireless in 1901 by Marconi, who was only 27 at the time.
96 pages. £6.99 plus p&p.
OUT OF PRINT. Radio & Radio Operators from Sparks to Satellites.
(Package with Swedish hardback book, English spiral-bound translation and
CD with printable PDF files)
255 pages. £15.00 plus p&p
NEW LOW PRICE - The Saga of Marconi Osram Valve.
A history of valve-making with illustrations, information and descriptions of valves and technologey from 1904 to 1960 where thermionic valves were THE technology!
346 pages. £17.50 plus p&p
Crystal Sets
Voice of the Crystal
185 pages of practical information on the fabrication of electronic components suitable for use in building crystal radio sets. Basic theory and simple analysis is combined with dozens of examples of historical practice, work by contemporary experimenters, and construction details for many instruments fabricated by the author himself.
185 pages. £11.95 plus p&p
Crystal Recieving sets and how to make them
This reprint of a British original from the 20's is a straight-forward and simple guide to building a crystal receiving set. Illustrated with good drawings and some photos.
124 pages. £8.95 plus p&p
Electronics
NEW - Computers in Amateur Radio
Radio amateurs have always been quick to embrace changes to their hobby to make operating easier or provide something extra. Computers are no exception and they have become essential tools to get the job done quicker and easier than ever before. But there is much that can be done with a computer and many are simply not aware of the huge potential they offer. Computers in Amateur Radio sets out to provide an insight into the wide range of amateur radio uses for the humble home computer.
Free CD
This book is supplied with a CD packed with over 500MB of software. You will find programmes for logging, contests, mapping, Morse code training, APRS, RTTY, SSTV and a whole lot more.
200 pages. £16.99 plus p&p
NEW - Elimination of Electrical Noise from 30kHz to 30MHz
Many radio amateurs experience electrical noise problems and feel forced off the amateur radio bands. Don Pinnock, G3HVA is a firm believer that radio amateurs should deal with the problems rather than not be forced off the air. Elimination of Electrical Noise therefore tells of Don’s personal experiences and provides solutions to noise problems that will help many.
In Elimination of Electrical Noise, Don details the various types of noise, how it is generated and how best to deal with it. Faulty or maladjusted machinery or electronic devices can produce so much interference that normal reception is considerably affected. Even equipment operating below or close to International Standards can generate enough electrical noise to severely reduce the chances of a nearby amateur being able to enjoy his chosen hobby. Don describes how to track down a noise source, how to deal with it at its source, and how to put up defences in your own station to reduce noise entering via the mains wiring. He reports on his own experiments with selecting wire antennas that have increased immunity to external noise. And for those looking for a new house, there’s advice on how to choose it from the point of view of noise.
If you suffer from electrical noise problems, Don’s experiences and advice may well provide the solution you are looking for. Elimination of Electrical Noise provides the help you may need to take charge, tackle that noise problem and get the most from your hobby.
64 pages £6.99 plus p&p
Electronic Project Building for Beginners.
This book is for complete beginners to electronic project building. It provides a complete introduction to the practical side of this fascinating hobby..
110 pages. £4.99 plus p&p
Getting the Most from Your Multimeter.
The multimeter's capabilities are often overlooked by many owners, there's much they can do other than continuity testing! The book discusses how you can choose a meter, the advantages and disadvantages of analogue and digital types and then leads you through the many tests they can perform.
102 pages. £4.99 plus p&p
How to use Oscilloscopes & Other Test Equipment.
Mastering a workshop oscilloscope is not really too difficult. This book explains the basic function and gives detailed explination of all the controls as well as advice on buying.
110 pages. £4.99 plus p&p
Magazine Binders
PRACTICAL WIRELESS Binder
Keep your magazines tidy and safe.
£10.00 plus p&p
RADIOUSER Binder
Keep your magazines tidy and safe.
£10.00 plus p&p
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