This book contains everything you need to understand how radio signals propagate, how antennas work, and how to construct your own antenna system. This book has but a small amount on wear on the cover and is overall in above average condition. The arrl antenna book for radio communications has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. A large set of antenna models designed for use with eznec 6.
The arrl antenna handbook 17th edition radio authors. Now in its 96th edition the handbook continues to advance the pursuit of experimentation and innovation by radio. Eznec arrl included with the antenna books 22nd edition is a special version of. For more information on installing the software provided on the books. Arrl antenna book 22nd softcover edition antennas, transmission lines and radio wave propagation. Printedcircuit boards for many current and previous antenna book projects are. The fully searchable digital edition of the printed book, as well as expanded supplemental content, software, pc board templates, and other support files. Eznec and eznecarrl are discussed in the antenna modeling chapter. Included software does the heavy math for us, while the text descibes antenna design and performance in an approachable way. Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of amateur radio technologya single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. Printed circuit boards for many current and previous antenna book projects are. Other included software is windowscompatible, only.
It operates as a normal eznec demo program except when a specially signed eznec description file included. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. The arrl antenna book for radio communications is devoted entirely to that pioneering spirit. Oct 07, 2015 the arrl antenna book for radio communications has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. Txt file which is duplicated in the books downloadable supplemental information. Use this book to discover even the most basic antenna designs wire and loop antennas, verticals, and yagisand for advanced antenna theory and applications. Understanding antennas requires either very exacting science or art.
Daynight alwaysvisible display day or night, the timewave tz900 antennasmith is a bright colorful window to your antenna system. The section for each edition contains links to supplemental files and software. The arrl antenna book for radio communications is a single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. Arrl s antenna book finds a good balance between the two. Grab the volume you need without having to retrieve the. Today arrl, with more than 170,000 members, is the largest organization of radio amateurs.
Eznecarrl included with the antenna books 22nd edition is a special version of eznec 5. The yw modeling program included on this books cdrom, the yw modeling pro. This 21st edition has been extensively revised to include information you can use. Software included with the 21st edition of the arrl antenna book windows software. This book contains everything you need to understand how radio signals propagate, how antennas work, and how to construct your own. The arrl antenna book 24th edition also has extra downloads included. I strongly recommend that you read chapter four of the arrl antenna handbook. A complete description of the files is included on this readme. This book will provide all the information you need for complete antenna systems, from planning and design to construction. Edition of the arrl antenna book includes the complete content of the book as well as software and data associated with several areas of the book. Showcasing 80 years of antenna knowhow the arrl antenna book for radio communications is a single resource covering antenna theory, design and. Pete smith, n4zr, wrote an interesting article in janfeb 2001 ncj, entitled scoring your antenna system.
The arrl antenna book is divided into four volumes and included in a hard slipcase box. The arrl antenna book for radio communications softcover. In my mind, any book that tells you how to make a good, efficient, resonant antenna is a good book to have. Not to take away from your suggestion, but my two books of choice to have are 1. Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of amateur radio antenna technologya single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. The ultimate reference for amateur radio antennas, transmission lines and propagation arrl. It consists of six softcover volumes shrinkwrapped together. Sixvolume ultimate boxed set for the first time, the arrl handbook has been divided into multiple volumes. In depth coverage of antennas, feed lines, and propagation. This edition was updated a fair amount, had some new articles, and included the cd reference, with supplemental notes. Software included with the 21st edition of the arrl antenna book geo alert wizardarrl queries the internet for geophysical data rangebearing great for converting dms to d, or dm, or latitudelongitude positions to rangebearings for hfta. There is an ebook version and supplemental content including utility programs expanded technical papers, in depth construction guides and referenced articles.
Whats new in the 21st edition of the arrl antenna book. American radio relay league all the information you need to design your own complete antenna system. Since the first edition in september 1939, radio amateurs and professional engineers have turned to the arrl antenna book as the source of current antenna theory and a wealth of practical howto construction projects. The arrl antenna book for radio communications, 23rd. Arrl antenna modeling files for the arrl antenna book the set of eznec modeling files represent many of the antennas discussed in the antenna book the models are grouped in folders named for the type of antenna they represent. Arrl antenna book with tz900 purchase limited time offer features full color tft lcd graphic display 0. The software included on the cdrom bound in volume is also useful. Pete speculated that the elevationangle statistics. Scale an antenna rescaling program included with the yw software.
It operates as a normal eznec demo program except when a specially signed eznec description file included on the antenna book cd is. The arrl antenna book for radio communications, 24th. It was time to upgrade to newer modeling software so this project gave me a reason to purchase eznec from roy lewallen, w7el, and add that to the fun. He described a metric for ranking stacked yagis using yt as the computing engine. In this one book, you will find all of the information you need to design. The fully searchable digital edition of the printed book, as well as expanded supplemental. By far the best treatment on hf antennas that i have seen this book is so valuable that i buy each new addition to see what chapters have been edited. A special version of the software, eznecarrl, is included with this book. Build one antenna, and youll quickly find yourself planning the next. Extensively revised, and featuring antenna designs enhanced by the latest advances in computer modeling.
Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of amateur radio technology a single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. View, search and print from the entire text, including images, photographs, drawings. Sep 11, 2019 arrl handbook 2020 six volume set preorder begins september 3, 2019. Theres far more informationtechnical, operating and just plain practicalthan simply stuff about 80 and 160. Tons of eznec models included in the software, as well as a huge amount of supplmemental material original an vintage articles from qst, qex, and the antenna compendium. Additional material was added for the following topics. The arrl antenna book for radio communications, 24th edition 11. At first, antenna modeling software is difficult to understand, primarily because of the cartesian coordinate method used. As with most editions of the arrl antenna book, much of the valuable and proven reference material doesnt change. The arrl antenna book for radio communications is a single resource covering antenna theory. Arrl handbook 2020 six volume set preorder begins september 3, 2019. Includes international and north american listings and prefix maps. The cdrom includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as expanded supplemental content, software, pc board templates and other support files. The arrl antenna book 24th edition remains the antenna book to have do you have a copy.
The arrl antenna book digital edition and expanded content pdf files are compatible with windows 7, 8, or 10. It will help you understand antenna modeling and evaluate the antenna software available. These are downloadable open file and use the save button in pdf reader. May 01, 2007 bundled with this book is a cdrom containing the arrl antenna book in its entirety, using the popular adobe reader software for microsoft windows and macintosh systems. The arrl antenna book is the source for current antenna theory and a wealth of practical, howto construction projects. Since 1926, the arrl handbook has been a trustworthy source of introductory, applied, and theoretical information. We had 2 of this item in stock at the time of the last update. The antenna book describes antennas for nearly any frequency range and operating application. These files are copywritten by the arrl and are public domain. For the intended audience, amateur radio operators, this book is excellent.
The arrl antenna book covers antenna theory, design, and practical treatments and projects. A paperback version of the wellknown the arrl antenna handbook 17th edition. Software included with the 19th edition of the arrl antenna book yt and elevation statistics. All the information you need to design your own complete antenna sys. In this one book, you will find all of the information you need for complete antenna systems from planning, to design and construction. A 12 vdc power supply charger 117vac60hz is included.
Arrl antenna book 20th edition ab20 ham publications. Updated to reflect the latest advances and technologies, this 23rd edition is full of antenna designs pioneered by dozens of radio amateurs. Now in its 96th edition, the handbook continues to advance the pursuit of experimentation and innovation by radio amateurs and professionals. The arrl antenna book for radio communications, 23rd softcover edition has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. The antenna book covers antennas for nearly every range of frequencies and application, including hf low bands, vhf, uhf, microwave, fixed station, portable, mobile, marine and. Its primary purpose is to enable viewing and analysis of the example antennas included with the antenna book. The arrl handbook for radio communications is a complete reference and guide to radio technology principles and practices. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration.
Many of the antennas in this edition benefit directly from advances in sophisticated computer modeling. Arrl antenna book softcover showcasing 80 years of antenna knowhow. Like i always tell new hams, focus on your antenna. Antennas, transmission lines and radio wave propagation build one antenna, and you ll quickly find yourself planning the next. Arrl handbooks are published by american radio relay league arrl. Almost 30 chapters of details take you from antenna safety though all amateur bands and the antenna approaches for each. All six volumes are included in a handsome, hard slipcase, for easy storage and access. Antennex antennex is a online magazine dedicated exclusively to everything related to.
There are several yagi models included with the software. There is the arrl antenna book cd with gamma, the on4uns arrl lowband dxing book cd with on4uns lowband dxing software which has a gamma omegahairpin matching feature but no source code and finally there is or was a matlab code found on the website of a mcmaster university ee professor. Unlike the arrl handbook, where i usually get a new edition every year or two, its been about 15 years since i got my last antenna book. Antenna materials and construction putting up towers and antennas antenna and transmission line measurements antenna system troubleshooting antenna fundamentals dipoles and groundplanes. Arrl antenna book 23rd softcover edition gps central.