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9780872599291

The ARRL Handbook 2005: For Radio Communications

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    9780872599291

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    0872599299

  • Edition: 82nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-10-30
  • Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League
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Table of Contents

Foreword
Amateur's Code
Schematic Symbols
What is Amateur (Ham) Radio?
Hobby of Diversities
2(1)
Your License
3(1)
US Amateur Bands
4(1)
Ham Radio Action
5(2)
Getting Started
7(4)
Governing Regulations
11(4)
Resources
15(1)
Glossary
16
Activities in Amateur Radio
Awards
1(1)
Contests
2(1)
Nets
3(1)
Amateur Radio Education
4(1)
Emergency Communications
4(2)
Specialized Communications
6
Safety
Antenna and Tower Safety
1(1)
Power Lines
2(1)
Electrical Wiring around the Shack
3(2)
Lightning/Transient Protection
5(2)
Grounds
7(2)
Project: An Earth-Continuity Tester
9(2)
Station Power
11(1)
FCC RF-Exposure Regulations
12(2)
Safe Homebrewing
14(1)
RF Radiation and EMF Safety
15(4)
Other Hazards in the Ham Shack
19
Electrical Fundamentals
DC Circuits and Resistance
1(2)
Series and Parallel Resistances
3(3)
Power and Energy
6(2)
Circuits and Components
8(3)
AC Theory and Reactance
11(2)
Frequency and Period
13(5)
Capacitance and Capacitors
18(7)
Inductance and Inductors
25(7)
Quality Factor (Q) of Components
32(1)
Calculating Practical Inductors
32(5)
Ohm's Law for Reactance
37(5)
Impedance
42(5)
Resonant Circuits
47(7)
Transformers
54
Electrical Signals and Components
Analog Glossary
1(1)
Analog Signal Processing
2(4)
Analog Devices
6(11)
Practical Semiconductors
17(9)
Transistor Amplifier Design
26(12)
Digital Fundamentals
38(1)
Number Systems
39(2)
Physical Rep. of Binary States
41(1)
Combinational Logic
42(3)
Sequential Logic
45(6)
Digital Integrated Circuits
51(7)
Computer Hardware
58
Real-World Component Characteristics
Lumped vs Distributed Elements
1(1)
Low-Frequency Component Models
2(8)
Components at RF
10(6)
Thermal Considerations
16(4)
The Thermistor in Homebrew Projects
20(3)
Low-Frequency Transistor Models
23
Component Data and References
Component Values
1(1)
Component Markings
1(4)
Inductors and Core Materials
5(6)
Other Sources of Component Data
11(4)
Semiconductors
15(13)
Integrated Circuits
28(4)
Vacuum Tubes
32(4)
Other
36(2)
References
38(1)
General/Electronics/Computers
38(7)
Components/Equipment
45(1)
Antennas/Transmission Lines
46(4)
Modes
50(2)
Operating and Interference
52(11)
Message Handling
63
Circuit Construction
Shop Safety
1(1)
Tools and their Uses
1(5)
Project: A Deluxe Soldering Station
6(1)
Project: Soldering-Iron Temperature Control
7(1)
Electronic Circuits
7(5)
Surface Mount Construction Techniques
12(6)
From Schematic to Working Circuit
18(4)
Microwave Construction Techniques
22(1)
High-Voltage Techniques
23(2)
Mechanical Fabrication
25
Modes and Modulation Sources
Issues Common to all Transmission Modes
1(1)
Voice Modes
2(9)
Text Modes
11(1)
Morse Telegraphy (CW)
11(4)
Digital Communications
15(17)
Image Modes
32(1)
Facsimile
32(2)
Slow-Scan Television (SSTV)
34(6)
Fast-Scan Television (ATV)
40(8)
Radio Control (R/C)
48(3)
Spread Spectrum
51(4)
High Speed Multimedia (HSMM) Radio
55
Oscillators and Synthesizers
How Oscillators Work
2(3)
Phase Noise
5(7)
Oscillator Circuits and Construction
12(16)
VHF and UHF Oscillators
28(4)
Frequency Synthesizers
32(1)
Phase-Locked Loops
33(16)
Synthesizer in an MF/HF Transceiver
49(3)
Trends in Oscillator Applications
52
Mixers, Modulators and Demodulators
The Mechanism of Mixers and Mixing
1(12)
Practical Building Blocks
13(7)
Testing and Calculating IMD in Receivers
20
RF and AF Filters
Basic Concepts
1(4)
Filter Synthesis
5(3)
Designs using Software/SVC Tables
8(3)
Chebyshev Filter Design
11(5)
Quartz Crystal Filters
16(2)
Monolithic Crystal Filters
18(1)
SAW Filters
18(1)
Transmission-Line Filters
19(4)
Helical Resonators
23(4)
Active Filters
27(1)
Project: Crystal Filter Evaluation
27(3)
Project: Band-Pass Filters for 144 or 222 MHz
30(1)
Project: High-Performance Passive CW Filter
31(4)
Project: Broadcast Band Rejection Filter
35(1)
Project: A Wave Trap for Broadcast Stations
36(1)
Project: Second-Harmonic-Optimized LP Filters
37(2)
Project: The Diplexer Filter
39
EMI/Direction Finding
The Scope of the Problem
1(1)
Responsibility
2(1)
EMC Fundamentals
3(2)
Cures
5(3)
TVI Troubleshooting Chart
8(2)
Amateur Harmonics/CATV Chart
10(5)
Project: Finding Shack Noise Sources
15(2)
Radio Direction Finding
17(11)
Project: The Simple Seeker
28(2)
Project: Active Attenuator for VHF-FM
30
Receivers and Transmitters
A Single-Stage Building Block
1(3)
Negative Feedback in RF Design
4(10)
Receiver Design Techniques
14(6)
The Superheterodyne Receiver
20(14)
VHF and UHF Receivers
34(2)
Project: GaAsFET Preamp for 430 MHz
36(5)
Project: Microwave Receiver for 10 GHz
41(1)
Transmitter Design
42(19)
Project: A Rock-Bending Receiver for 7 MHz
61(3)
Project: A Wideband MMIC Preamp
64(2)
Project: A Binaural I-Q Receiver
66(6)
Project: A Superregenerative Receiver with Squelch
72(2)
Project: A Broadband HF Amp using MOSFETS
74(7)
Project: A Drift-Free VFO
81(4)
Project: A Simple Regenerative HF Receiver
85
Transceivers, Transverters and Repeaters
Transceiver Example
1(8)
Project: The Norcal Sierra---An 80-15 M CW Transceiver
9(6)
Project: A 10-Watt SSB Transceiver for 60-M Band
15(4)
Transverters
19(1)
Repeaters
20
DSP and Software Radio Design
DSP Fundamentals
1(4)
DSP Algorithms for Radio
5(4)
Analytic Signals and Modulation
9(7)
Digital Speech Processing
16(1)
Interference-Reduction Techniques
17(2)
Fourier Transforms
19(7)
Radio Architectures for DSP
26(5)
Software Radios
31(1)
Hardware for Embedded DSP Systems
32(2)
DSP System Software
34(2)
DSP Projects
36(1)
Project A: Decimation
36(1)
Project B: FIR Filter Design Variations
36(3)
Project C: Analytic Filter Pair Generation
39(1)
Project D: Newton's Method for Square Roots
39(1)
Project E: A Fast Square-Root Algorithm
39(2)
Project F: A High-Performance DDS
41(1)
Project G: Fast Binary Multiplier in High-Speed CMOS Logic
42
Power Supplies
Glossary
1(1)
Alternating-Current Power
2(2)
Rectifier Types
4(1)
Rectifier Circuits
5(6)
Filtration
11(1)
Regulation
12(8)
High-Voltage Techniques
20(1)
Batteries and Charging
20(4)
Emergency Operations
24(1)
Power-Supply Projects
24(1)
Project: Series-Regulated 4.5- to 25-V Supply
25(3)
Project: 13.8-V, 40-A Switching Supply
28(9)
Project: 28-V, High-Current Supply
37(3)
Project: Commercial-Quality, High-Voltage Supply
40(1)
Project: Micro M+ Charge Controller
41(3)
Project: The UPS---A Universal Supply
44(2)
Project: A Portable Power Supply
46
RF Power Amplifiers
Types of Power Amplifiers
1(18)
Design Examples
19(10)
Project: Sunnyvale / St. Petersburg kW+ Amplifier
29(6)
Project: A 6-Meter kW Amplifier
35(3)
Project: A 144-MHz Amplifier
38(5)
Project: A 2-Meter Brick Amp for Handhelds
43
Station Layout and Accessories
Fixed Stations
1(12)
Mobile and Portable Installations
13(4)
Project: Tick-2---A Tiny CMOS Keyer 2
17(3)
Project: Vintage Radio T/R Adapter
20(2)
Project: Quick and Easy CW with your PC
22(3)
Project: An Expandable Headphone Mixer
25(1)
Project: A Simple 10-Minute ID Timer
26(1)
Project: Audio Break-Out Box
26(2)
Project: An SWR Detector Audio Adapter
28(1)
Project: PC Voltmeter and SWR Bridge
29(2)
Project: Tandem Match---An Accurate Direction Wattmeter
31(6)
Project: Automatic Antenna Switch for Yaesu or ICOM
37(4)
Project: A Trio of Transceiver/Computer Interfaces
41(3)
Project: Computer-Controlled Two-Radio Switchbox
44(4)
Project: TR Time-Delay Generator
48(4)
Project: A Switched Attenuator
52(1)
Project: Simple QRP TR Changeover
53(1)
Project: QRP L-Match ATU
54(2)
Project: QRP T-Match ATU
56(1)
Project: An Ugly Transformer for Heavy-Load Stations
57
Propagation of RF Signals
Fundamentals of Radio Waves
1(3)
Propagation Summary by Band
4(13)
MUF Prediction
17(2)
Propagation in the Troposphere
19(5)
Extraterrestrial Propagation
24
Transmission Lines
Basics
1(2)
Matched Lines
3(1)
Reflections on the Smith Chart
4(6)
Matching the Antenna to the Line
10(3)
Matching the Line to the Transmitter
13(1)
Loads and Balancing Devices
14(3)
Waveguides
17
Antennas
Antenna Polarization
1(3)
Dipoles and the Half-Wave Antenna
4(7)
Project: 135-FT Multiband Dipole
11(1)
Antenna Modeling by Computer
12(1)
Project: A 40/15-M Dual-Band Dipole
13(1)
Project: K8SYL 75/10-M Dual-Band Dipole
14(1)
Project: W4RNL Inverted-U Antenna
14(5)
Project: Two W8NX Multiband, Coax-Trap Dipoles
19(4)
Vertical Antennas
23(1)
Optimum Ground Systems for Vertical Antennas
23(4)
Project: Dual-Band Verticals for 17/40M or 12/30M
27(1)
Inverted L and Sloper Antennas
28(1)
Project: 1.8-MHz Inverted L
29(1)
Project: Half-Wave Vertical Dipole (HVD)
30(1)
Project: The Compact Vertical Dipole (CVD)
31(1)
Project: All Wire 30-M CVD
32(1)
Yagi and Quad Directive Antennas
33(5)
Quad Antennas
38(1)
Project: Five-Band, Two-Element HF Quad
39(3)
Project: Simple Quad for 40 M
42(3)
Project: Simple Loop for 28 MHz
45(1)
HF Mobile Antennas
45(8)
VHF/UHF Antennas
53(3)
Project: Simple Portable Groundplane Antenna
56(1)
Project: Dual-Band Antenna for 146/446 MHz
57(1)
Project: A Quick Antenna for 223 MHz
58(1)
Project: An All-Copper 2-M J-Pole
58(2)
VHF/UHF Yagis
60(1)
Project: 3- and 5-Element Yagis for 6 M
60(1)
Project: A Medium Gain 2-M Yagi
61
Space Communications
An Amateur Satellite Primer
1(3)
Amateur Satellite History
4(9)
Phase 3E---The Next Generation
13(4)
Project: Single Brick L-Band Amplifier
17(1)
Project: Double Brick L-Band Amplifier
17(11)
Project: Parabolic Dish Construction
28(1)
Project: Helix Feed for an Offset Dish
29(1)
Project: Integrated AO-40 Antenna System
30(4)
Glossary of Satellite Terminology
34(3)
Earth-Moon-Earth (EME)
37
Web, Wi-Fi, Wireless and PC Technology
The World Wide Web (www)---The Internet
1(1)
Ham's Guide to Useful Internet Sites
2(1)
Glossary/Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
3(1)
Glossary of Wireless Technology
4(2)
Wireless Technology
6(4)
Personal Computers in the Shack
10(2)
Mode-Specific Software
12
Test Procedures
Test and Measurement Basics
1(2)
DC Instruments and Circuits
3(5)
AC Instruments and Circuits
8(3)
Project: The Microwatter
11(3)
Frequency Measurement
14(1)
Project: Marker Generator with Selectable Output
15(2)
Project: A Dip Meter with Digital Display
17(3)
Other Instruments and Measurements
20(1)
Project: A Wide-Range Audio Oscillator
20(1)
Project: Measure Inductance and Capacitance with a DVM
21(1)
Oscilloscopes
22(5)
Project: HF Adapter for Narrow Bandwidth Scopes
27(1)
Project: A Calibrated Noise Source
27(4)
Project: Signal Generator for Receiver Testing
31(3)
Project: Hybrid Combiners for Signal Generators
34(1)
Project: Compensated Modular RF Voltmeter
35(6)
Receiver Performance Tests
41(8)
Transmitter Performance Tests
49
Troubleshooting and Repair
Safety First
1(4)
Where to Begin
5(4)
Testing within a Stage
9(2)
Look for the Obvious
11(1)
Typical Symptoms and Faults
12(5)
Troubleshooting Hints
17(10)
After the Repairs
27(1)
Professional Repairs
28(1)
Advertisers Index
ARRL Membership Form
Index
About the ARRL
About the Included CD-ROM

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