Amateur Radio Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Stan Gibilisco (Author), Stan Gibilsco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

From absorption wavemeter to Zurich sunspot number, this single-volume, fully illustrated encyclopedia provides a practical overview of all topics related to amateur radio. Ideal for ham radio operators, shortwave listeners, CBers, and electronic enthusiasts of all ages, this comprehensive reference is the only one that supplies detailed information in a way that is accessible to those who need it most. . .beginners and would-be hobbyists. With 600 pages of alphabetically arranged, thoroughly cross-referenced articles on more than 1000 topics, it's a natural addition to any school or public library.

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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gibilisco is an electronics engineer best known among librarians for his admirable Encyclopedia of Electronics (2d ed., TAB, 1990). This new encyclopedia is intended for ham radio operators and shortwave listeners. However, the work will find a wider audience, including people responsible for school media operations and college broadcasting facilities. Amateur astronomers and laypersons interested in television will also benefit. More than 1,000 entries include helpful definitions and excellent line drawings providing lucid explanations of highly technical information. Topics covered include shortwave listening; antennas and wave propagation; amplifiers, oscillators, and keying systems; power supplies and test equipment; and amateur satellite communications.

The encyclopedia is arranged alphabetically; a complete index and a system of cross-references help users make the most of it. Much of the information provided is also to be found in standard science encyclopedias. These sources, however, do not focus on the needs of laypersons interested in radio, nor do they group information on the subject as effectively. Those preparing for ham operator licenses will especially appreciate the information provided in this encyclopedia, focusing on Morse code abbreviations and slang expressions associated with ham radio operators, with a table of physical conversions included as an appendix.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 593 pages
• Publisher: Tab Books; 1st edition (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830640959
• ISBN-13: 978-0830640959
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since he began writing full-time in 1981, Stan Gibilisco has become one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific technical authors. His reader-friendly writing style makes his science and mathematics books accessible to a global audience.

Stan's most popular works include "Physics Demystified," "Alternative Energy Demystified," "Statistics Demystified," "Calculus Know-It-All," and "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics."

"Booklist" named Stan's "Encyclopedia of Electronics" as one of the best references of the 1980s, and cited his "Encyclopedia of Personal Computing" as one of the best references of 1996.

Stan maintains a Website at www.sciencewriter.net, where he has published explanations for chapter-ending quiz answers in some of his books. Follow the "Quiz Explanations" link.