Summer is a time for all kinds of exciting outdoor activities, and there are many summer activities that utilize radios on the air. It's also a time to kick back and relax on the deck, porch or patio with a nice cool drink and a good book. Of course, if radio is your thing, what better book to read than, well, a book about radio or the tech related to it?
If you're searching for some summer reading material to further your knowledge and understanding of radio, here are a few titles that may pique your interest.
Basic Communications Electronics - Entry Level Analog
Basic Communications Electronics is a primer for entry level analog electronics. This book explains analog electronic devices and circuits for comm systems in a format that is easy to read. Full of helpful text and illustrations, it covers device and circuit fundamentals, applications, examples, quizzes and problems to increase your knowledge and understanding of analog electronics used in communications.
Basic Digital Electronics - Entry Level Textbook
If your interest is more digital than analog, Basic Digital Electronics is the book for you. It cover digital electronic system functions in a format that is easy to understand. Consisting of nine chaptersith nine chapters of text and illustrations, this book will introduce you to logic circuits, flip-flops, registers, 3-state bus drivers, multivibrators, counters, and more.
Using Your Meter - Illustrated Guide to Multimeters
This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand multimeters and how to properly use them for the most accurate readings. Learn how to measure voltage, current and resistance with a meter. Using Your Meter will help you understand how a meter works and how to work it as an ammeter, voltmeter ohnmeter and digital meter to make basic electrical measurements at home, work or on the go.
Gordon West Technician Class Manual-2022 Element Q&A Book
Learn amateur radio the fun and easy way with a Gordon West study book! This is the latest edition of the famous Technician Class License study guide by Gordon West! The Technician Class FCC Element 2 Amateur Radio License Preparation study guide contains the complete 411 question pool effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
ARRL Antenna Book 25th Edition (Softcover)
Want to learn how antennas work? Want to learn how to build your own? The ARRL Antenna Book is what you want. This is the ultimate source on antenna theory. It gives you all the information you need to build your own working antennas, from design to construction. The ARRL Antenna Book covers the construction of antennas for nearly every radio frequency and application, including HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, fixed station, portable, mobile, marine and satellite.
