Radio Handbook (Radio Handbook, 23rd)

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Summary: Second only to ARRL Handbook BUT
Review: But they are not mutually exclusive. Every ham needs this book. Especially if you ever want to build (or dream) a "real" RF amplifier. Buy this book before the go out of print

Rating:
Summary: Second only to ARRL Handbook BUT
Review: But they are not mutually exclusive. Every ham needs this book. Especially if you ever want to build (or dream) a "real" RF amplifier. Buy this book before the go out of print

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Summary: Excellent and essential textbook
Review: I've owned 3 of these "Radio Handbook's." I consider the 23rd edition to be as good and as essential to the library of the active and advanced, technically minded, radio amateur, as previous editions. If i could only have 2 books in my library, this would be one of them.

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Summary: Bill's Big Book of Amplifiers
Review: The late Bill Orr, W6SAI, was a legend to many of us old timer hams. His books were always practical and helpful. Radio Handbook is no exception. This is a reprint of an older edition of Radio Handbook so its technology looks like 80's vintage. (Get the ARRL Handbook for recent stuff.) This book's strength is tube-type linear amplifiers. That's why I bought it and I'm happy with it. Very practical help and ideas. His general radio theory sections are quite clear as well. For other circuits and devices, I found the material rather dated. But for amps, it's my book!

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Summary: A must have
Review: This book is a must have for any library. If you are interested in homebrewing then you need this book. Its filled with lots of schematics and details.

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Summary: A good inversion
Review: This is an fundamental book for the amateur and the beginers