Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement: A Technician's Handbook [Paperback]

Joseph Carr (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750671610 | ISBN-13: 978-0750671613 | Publication Date: October 1, 1999 | Edition: 1

The book will teach readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement teaches readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in gaining more practical proficiency with RF, whether engineer, technician, amateur radio buff, or hobbyist, needs a copy of this book. Joseph J. Carr, himself an accomplished practitioner in this field, examines the instruments used in the various types of measurement before moving on to specific measurement methods.

Carr includes information on basic theories of RF measurement, as well as test equipment, test set-ups, test and measurement procedures, and interpretation of results.




Provides immediate applications for anyone who works in or is interested in RF technology
Suitable for beginners, intermediate-level users, and advanced users
Written by a prolific expert in the RF field

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...should be included in every communications technician's "essential" library.-Mobile Radio Technology

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Anyone interested in gaining more practical proficiency with RF, whether engineer, technician, amateur radio buff, or hobbyist, needs a copy of this book. Joseph J. Carr, himself an accomplished practitioner in this field, examines the instruments used in the various types of measurement before moving on to specific measurement methods. Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement includes information on test equipment, test set-ups, test and measurement procedures, and interpretation of results.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750671610
• ISBN-13: 978-0750671613
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent RF manual, February 16, 2000

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Harold Kinley (Spartanburg, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement: A Technician's Handbook (Paperback)

As contributing editor and technical consultant to Mobile Radio Technology magazine I try to keep up with the latest books on radio and RF in general. I have never seen a Joe Carr book that was anything less than very good. This one is excellent. He knows the subject matter and writes in a practical, down-to-earth way that technicians can relate to. If you need to increase you knowledge of RF this book is for you. I highly recommend it! Harold Kinley (WA4GIB).

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, May 23, 2002

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This review is from: Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement: A Technician's Handbook (Paperback)

This book is a truly outstanding reference for the RF laboratory. (It is so good, that I'm thinking about buying a second copy just in case I ever lose the first) Although this book says it is a "technician's handbook", I think engineers and technicians alike will find this book invaluable. If you are a young engineer, this book will answer all of the "stupid" questions you're afraid to ask your more senior colleagues. If you are a senior engineer, this book will help you remember how to perform that obscure receiver benchmark measurement. You really can't lose with this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finebuss handbook for serious amateur radio operators, February 20, 2003

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Frank Chen (Taipei Taiwan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement: A Technician's Handbook (Paperback)

This is my first Joseph Carr book and I am totally hooked.
Being a new ham and with no EE background, I find this book to be very clear and easy to understand, even for newbies like myself.

To fully grasp the ideas inside I would guess being a ham
helps. With basic college EE background this book sure is
a breeze to read. This is also a good handbook in case you forget RF fundamentals.

I am looking forward to buying more Josheph books.

frank chen, bx2ah, taipei