Arrl On4un's Low Band Dxing [Paperback]

John Devoldere (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Includes antenna designs, operating guidelines, and an insider's scoop on low-band DXing. There's something in here for every active low-band operator, contester, and DX chaser. This edition is thoroughly updated with entirely new material on low-band antennas and high-gain transmitting arrays. Includes new insights and new design techniques for receiving antennas and vertical arrays. CD-ROM included! This edition is bundled with the fully searchable and complete book on CD-ROM for Windows® and Macintosh® systems. (Also contains additional ON4UN software and over 2000 quality photographs.)

Product Details

• Paperback: 585 pages
• Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League; 4th Rev edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872599140
• ISBN-13: 978-0872599147
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the bible, January 3, 2007

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J. Worthington (Woodstock, NY) - See all my reviews
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I am not the most technical guy in the world, so some parts of this book were a little over my head, or required a lot of study to understand. But I have implemented much of the information, and I continue to plan and fantasize about some of the other projects that are not completely realistic for my property or my budget. There is a TON of great info here, and I can definitely say that my signal and my receiving ability have both improved drastically as a result of this book. I still can't figure out how I ever got by without it, but I guess that is why I went from 4 countries to 75 countries on 160M in the two months after reading the book and building just one simple transmit antenna and one beverage.

Anybody who is serious about doing well on the low bands should definitely have this bible!

Also, a week after getting the book, I bumped into the author on 75 meters, which was totally cool. He took the time to explain something to me that I had a question on. Then later that week we QSO'd twice on 160M, both on phone and on CW, which would not have been possible if I hadn't gotten my antennas working properly per his recommendations. Can't ask for much more than that!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ON4UN's Low-Band Dxing, November 27, 2009

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Alex "English teacher" (VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This was a bit more money than I am use to spending for a radio book, but it was, overall, worth it. I did not need all the antenna information which comprises a fair share of the prose. I'd have liked a little more on the how-to side of dxing, as well. Also the book shows its ARRL legacy: typos and evidence of only minimal proofing and editing abound. Those being the shortcomings, overall I learned more than enough from the book to justify the purchase price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good book, June 15, 2009

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Harl L. Adams - See all my reviews
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This book is an excellent addition to any Ham's library. I think most who buy it know well what they are buying...another Ham has suggested it to them. Most Hams are lifelong learners and this can be an important part of that ongoing experience. At this price it is affordable to many more than if one must pay full fare. Free shipping makes it an even better deal!