The ARRL Handbook for Radio Amateurs
-- This is the 78th edition of THE standard reference book for radio amateurs, electronics technicians and professional engineers. 1200 pages translate theory into practice through the large variety of hands-on-projects packed into THE ARRL HANDBOOK. From Antennas to Zener diodes, Transceivers to Switching Power Supplies, HF and VHF Propagation to Power Amplifiers—it’s covered in this edition. Among the newest material is a chapter on digital signal processing, a remote-controlled automatic antenna switch and computer hardware.

Softcover. Seventy-eighth edition, © 2000, The ARRL, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-186-7) #1867 -- $32.00
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The ARRL Operating Manual
-- The ESSENTIAL book for all ham operators!

Get the most out of operating on familiar bands and new modes. Over 400 pages loaded with useful information for every Amateur Radio operator. All chapters have been extensively revised and updated. Among the many topics covered, you'll find operating basics, contesting, digital modes, and even shortwave listening. New material includes:

FM—the Friendly Mode

Contesting—the Appeal of Competition

Image Communication—the Big Picture

BONUS! Included with this book is the Ham Desktop Reference with all the charts and tables hams refer to most often--band plans, beam headings, WAS map, third-party traffic countries, Q signals, CW abbreviations, W1AW schedule, QSL bureaus, and more! It’s big enough to include the information you need most often, and it’s small enough to keep right at your operating position.

Use The ARRL Operating Manual and enjoy Amateur Radio to the fullest!

Contents: Operating Amateur Radio; Rules; FM; VHF/UHF; HF Digital Communications; VHF Digital Communications and Networks; Traffic Handling; Emergency Communications; DXing; Contesting; Operating Awards; Image Communications; Satellites; Radio Monitoring; Antenna Orientation; Online Resources.

416 pages, softcover. Seventh edition, © 2000, published by American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-793-8) #7938 -- $25.00
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Now You're Talking! (Details)
-- All You Need For Your FIRST Amateur Radio License

Amateur Radio’s most popular beginners study guide! In one book, you have everything you need to earn your Technician class license. Study from this book, and pass your 35-question license exam. It’s that easy!

But it's far more! Learn how to select and set up radios, accessories and antennas for your ham radio station. It will also guide you through your first contacts on all the popular operating modes, including FM repeaters and packet radio. Practical information every beginning ham needs is presented clearly and simply, in small doses. Now You're Talking! shows you how to enjoy ham radio to the fullest!

No Morse code test is required for the Technician license.

4th edition, second printing, 2001. © 2000-2001, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-797-0) #7970 -- $19.00
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