Books in the Homebrewer Library

[KB9BVN]

Here are the books I have in my library. Now if I just had time to not just read them, but study them.

W1FB Designers Notebook
W1FB QRP Notebook
QRP Classics
QRP Power
The Electronics of Radio
NA5E's Databook for Homebrewers
ARRL Handbooks
Experimental Methods in RF Design
Solid State Design
SPRAT on CD ROM (109 Issues I think)
QRP Quarterly on DVD ROM
Back issues of QRPp Magazine
Several books on Antenna Construction and Testing

I need a copy of Introduction to RF Design...I see Amazon has them for $36 (yeow!) I bought most of my books used from hamfests, eBay, and where ever I could find them. Some of them are getting very hard to find.

[N8YX]

I have a ton more which are rather "general" in nature but delve into lots of concepts and circuits that can be applied to radio communications. Some rather advanced DSP stuff which is heavy on theory but light on practical applications, too...

[AB8RO]

Here are the books I have in my library. Now if I just had time to not just read them, but study them.

W1FB Designers Notebook
W1FB QRP Notebook
QRP Classics
QRP Power
The Electronics of Radio
NA5E's Databook for Homebrewers
ARRL Handbooks
Experimental Methods in RF Design
Solid State Design
SPRAT on CD ROM (109 Issues I think)
QRP Quarterly on DVD ROM
Back issues of QRPp Magazine
Several books on Antenna Construction and Testing

I need a copy of Introduction to RF Design...I see Amazon has them for $36 (yeow!) I bought most of my books used from hamfests, eBay, and where ever I could find them. Some of them are getting very hard to find.

I really like Doug DeMaws practical RF design. I'm still looking for his design notebook for a reasonable price. I have Intro to RF frequency design, it's not one of my favorites, but sometimes it's the only thing with sufficient detail.

[AI3V]

Here are links to two electronics training courses.

The Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS) (47MB.zip file)
http://simpson260.com/downloads/neets_complete.zip

Lessons In Electric Circuits (17MB.zip file)
http://simpson260.com/downloads/lessons_electric.zip

Enjoy!

Rege

[AB8RO]

I have to say that one of my guilty pleasures is a book by Bert Simmon, W2UUN called "104 ham radio projects for novice and technician." It screams TAB! I've had it since I was a teenager.

Bert's circuits are a bit on the simple side, but that's all part of the charm of the book.

[AI3V]

Here is everything you need to know about Lightning Protection.

http://www.polyphaser.com/technical_notes.aspx

Rege

[WA9SVD]

1. ARRL Handbook (About 10 editions since 1971)
2. ARRL Antenna Book
3. RSGB VHF/UHF Handbook
4. National Semi Linear Data Books, several editions and all volumes.
5. Nat'l TTL Databkook
5. MAXIM IC Databook
6. Motorola RF device, Power MOSFET, and Linear Device Databooks.
7. National MOS/LSI Databook (a REAL oldie!)
8. Mostek Databook (another moldy oldie!)
9. ARRL UHF/Microwave Project manuasl, v1 and 2.
10. Radio Amateur's VHF Manual. (ARRL publication.)
11. VHF Amateur Radio, by Bill Orr
12. Getting on Track with APRS
13. "Reflections" by Maxwell
14. Several Doug DeMaw books

Now, for the second shelf of the bookcase...

[KB3LAZ]

Nice thread I am making a list.
My library consists of QST and other assorted magazines, as well as some antenna books and the arrl handbook. So I guess I have a long way to go, lol.

[AC0FP]

I decided to buy a new 2007 ARRL handbook today, since the local Amateur radio store had them on sale for < 50% list price closeout! :) I may not learn anything from the new book, but the paper sure looks to be higher quality than my current 1988 edition.

73,

Frank:)

[WA9SVD]

Nice thread I am making a list.
My library consists of QST and other assorted magazines, as well as some antenna books and the arrl handbook. So I guess I have a long way to go, lol.

But a good start.

[W4HAY]

Lindsay Books (http://www.lindsaybks.com) has many books on homebrewing and parts-scavenging. Particularly good are his "Impoverished Radio Experimenter" series. His reprints from the old vacuum-tube days are especially interesting.

[AB8RO]

But a good start.

Yeah, the handbook is really enough in most senses. I think where it falls down is in practical down to earth advice. Doug Demaw is quite good at that and I think that the appeal of his books is rooted largely in how and not what he presents.

[KL7AJ]

Don't forget books and publications that weren't specifically amateur radio, but nevertheless were great for twiddlers of all types. Popular Mechanics, Popular Electronics, Electronics Illustrated, Popular Science, Tab Books, Sams Photofacts, Electric Radio, anything by Hugo Gernsback.

And the RCA Radiotron Handbook.

eric

[AB8RO]

Don't forget books and publications that weren't specifically amateur radio, but nevertheless were great for twiddlers of all types. Popular Mechanics, Popular Electronics, Electronics Illustrated, Popular Science, Tab Books, Sams Photofacts, Electric Radio, anything by Hugo Gernsback.

And the RCA Radiotron Handbook.

eric

Indeed. I have a bit of a guilty pleasure with old "transistor project" books. I don't want to say that I have a collection, because, well, I don't collect things, but I have a half dozen or so and I buy new ones from time to time. TAB books are definitely hit or miss, but, some are real gems. I already mentioned 104 projects book by Bert Simon is one of them. It's all TAB, that's for sure, but it has an almost unmatched appeal.

I've never seen another copy of it, ever. I was surprised, in fact, to find projects from the book on k5dh's website (http://www.qsl.net/k5dh/6ag7_6l6.html).

[WA9SVD]

Almost ANY book by Lew McCoy, Doug DeMaw, or Bill Orr is worth having. Pretty much the same for Lee DeForest, although his are less "ham-centric" in content.

[VA7AAX]

I have 2007/1991 ARRL Handbook, W1FB QRP Notebook, Several issues of QRP Quarterly, Not HAm related- The Art Of Electronics

[VK3NEA]

I really like Doug DeMaws practical RF design. I'm still looking for his design notebook for a reasonable price. I have Intro to RF frequency design, it's not one of my favorites, but sometimes it's the only thing with sufficient detail.

$ 20.00 AUS is very reasonable.



I like Radio projects for the amateur volumes 1 - 4 by Drew Diamond VK3XU



look here - http://www.wia.org.au/members/bookshop/index.php?cat=2

you don't have to be a member of the WIA to buy from the bookshop.

Alan.

[AB8RO]

$ 20.00 AUS is very reasonable.



I like Radio projects for the amateur volumes 1 - 4 by Drew Diamond VK3XU



look here - http://www.wia.org.au/members/bookshop/index.php?cat=2

you don't have to be a member of the WIA to buy from the bookshop.

Alan.

Hi Alan,

Thanks but that's the QRP notebook, not the Designer's notebook.

[WA7KKP]

I have in my library:

Any and all of the Radio Handbooks (W6SAI editor)

Electronic Circuits, by Sheets and Graf -- 6 volumes

A smattering of ARRL books, usually good but the later pubs are declining in value.

The Art of Electronics, by Horowitz and HIll. A bit thick, but easily read.

Electronic Communications, by Shrader.

Gary WA7KKP

[AB3I]

I have several dozen books on electronics on my shelf, but I have to say the most useful books are actually catalogs, and are free. The Allied Electronics, Mouser Electronics, and Digikey catalogs, along with an NTE Cross Reference can provide a huge wealth of information on specific components. Great for those times when you know what you need, but not what its called.

[KL7AJ]

Here are the books I have in my library. Now if I just had time to not just read them, but study them.

W1FB Designers Notebook
W1FB QRP Notebook
QRP Classics
QRP Power
The Electronics of Radio
NA5E's Databook for Homebrewers
ARRL Handbooks
Experimental Methods in RF Design
Solid State Design
SPRAT on CD ROM (109 Issues I think)
QRP Quarterly on DVD ROM
Back issues of QRPp Magazine
Several books on Antenna Construction and Testing

I need a copy of Introduction to RF Design...I see Amazon has them for $36 (yeow!) I bought most of my books used from hamfests, eBay, and where ever I could find them. Some of them are getting very hard to find.

You are missing just one required tome....the RCA Radiotron Engineer's Handbook. Has about 100 pages just on winding coils alone!

eric

[N0JZQ]

http://www.pmillett.com/technical_books_online.htm

[KB3LAZ]

Nice thread I am making a list.
My library consists of QST and other assorted magazines, as well as some antenna books and the arrl handbook. So I guess I have a long way to go, lol.

I just scored a 1958 ARRL handbook.:D You may not find that special but I do. :p

[KL7AJ]

RCA Radiotron handbook
Everything written by W4RNL
Back issues of QST, QEX, 73 magazines
RSGB handbook
ON4UN Lowband DXing
ARRL Handbook...new and old editions
Random Popular Science, Popular Mechanix, Electronics illustrated gems
Anything writtten by Hugo Gernsback




eric