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9780070580589

How Radio Signals Work

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  • ISBN13:

    9780070580589

  • ISBN10:

    0070580588

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-02-22
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB
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Summary

This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types--including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Rules of the Game.

Chapter 2: Spectra.

Chapter 3: How Energy is Coupled.

Chapter 4: Modulation: The Intelligent Message.

Chapter 5: How Signals Get There.

Chapter 6: How the Bands are Used.

Chapter 7: Radiating Structures, Aerials and Antennas.

Chapter 8: An Example of Each Type of Aerial.

Chapter 9: Hearing the Message.

Chapter 10: A Visit to the Zoo: Electrons and Other

Chapter 11: Strange Beaties.

Chapter 12: First in Maintenance.

Chapter 13: The Human Factors.

Appendix.

Glossary.

Index.

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