Scanner Modifications And Antennas (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Everyone who owns a scanner has a responsibility to use it in a manner that represents all the other people involved in the scanner "hobby..." (more)
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Product Description

Whether you're scanning for valuable emergency information or just our of curiosity, you want to get the most out of your equipment. This book will teach you how to get your straight-out-of-the-box scaner working to its fullest potential. Instructions are written as simply as possible so that just about anyone who can determine the hot end of a soldering iron can modify his or her scanner.

About the Author

Jerry Pickard is a popular columnist and scanner modification authority for numerous electronics magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581600410
• ISBN-13: 978-1581600414
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #774,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For beginner or pro, July 7, 2000

By	Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

Mr. Pickard has obviously spent a lot of time and research to pick up the best Scanner and antenna mods available. Now, You might say "Why Buy the book, I can find these mods on line free". I have a junk pile of burned up radios and scanners I'll sell you if you believe that to be the case. I have literally burned up scores of radios following "On line" advice. The Most recent was almost an expensive 10 meter Radio, something kept saying to me "This isn't right" so I stopped and drew out the circuit myself.. Bingo.. I had almost torched this baby.

You won't have that problem with Jerry's book, his designs and mods are based on sound, proven mods and practices on the more popular scanners of our time. He has good color photos, and walks you through each mod step by step. He gives you a list of tools needed and how to use them.

I personally enjoyed the section on antennas. Antennas are an often overlooked part of radios, which are probably more crucial than the radio itself! Jerry covers many antenna types, as well as "Stealth Antennas". His Stealth antenna may be worth the price of the book alone if you are ever in a situation where you NEED an antenna but fear discovery. This book is Solid, well written, entertaining and provides the novice hobbyist a chance to learn new skills and techniques. Beginner or Pro, it doesn't matter, you'll enjoy this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, January 22, 2008

By	Ded I Dic "punishem556" (Texas) - See all my reviews

Mostly easy to understand info even for a beginner, but be aware that most of the information is academic as it is 10+ years old. These mods are not possible on digital microprosser driven equipment. The section on antennae is very good and accurate.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, December 7, 2007

By	Felix Morales "pescador" (san diego ca.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

excellent product very satisfied with this book and also with amazon for a speedy delivery.