ARRL HANDBOOK 2010 with CD Included, ARRL Part Number 1448

Since it was first published in 1926, The ARRL Handbook has been a mainstay for the radio electronic experimenter. A core resource for radio amateurs, hobbyists, engineers, and scientists, The Handbook is the single most authoritative reference on practical communications topics. It is both reference book and tutorial—woven together with practical applications and solutions.

The “WOW” Factor!

More than 60 authors and reviewers contributed over 70% NEW or completely revised content, making this the biggest Handbook…ever (over 1,250 pages). Including all new treatments of digital communications technology, solid-state RF power amplifiers and switch-mode power supplies. Plus, even MORE NEW PROJECTS: # 250-W solid-state amplifier for 160-6 meters. # Variable-voltage bench supply using switch-mode modules. # Antennas! Extended double-Zepp, multi-band horizontal loop and inexpensive Yagis for VHF/UHF. # Station accessories, including a high-power 160/80 meter matching network for 43 foot verticals, a 100 W Z-match antenna tuner and transmitting chokes. ...and MORE!

CD-ROM Included! Includes the fully-searchable book and new design software on CD-ROM.

System Requirements: Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7, as well as Macintosh® systems, using Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® software. The Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.adobe.com. PDF files are Linux readable.

NEW Table of Contents: Electrical Fundamentals, Analog Basics, Digital Basics, RF Design Techniques, Computer-Aided Circuit Design, Power Supplies, Modulation, Oscillators and Synthesizers, Mixers, Modulators and Demodulators, RF and AF Filters, Receivers, Transmitters, Transceivers, DSP and Software Radio Design, Digital Modes, RF Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, Propagation of Radio Signals, Transmission Lines, Antennas, Component Data and References, Circuit Construction, Station Accessories, Test Equipment and Measurements, Troubleshooting and Repair, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Direction-Finding, Safety, Assembling a Station, Space Communications, Digital Communications, Image Communications.