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Making a Transistor Radio Hardcover – January 1, 1972

by G.C. Dobbs (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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Making a Transistor Radio (A Ladybird How to Make it book) Series 724
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  1. Print length
    52 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ladybird Books Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1972
  5. ISBN-10
    0721403247
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0721403243
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ladybird Books Ltd; First Edition (January 1, 1972)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 52 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0721403247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0721403243
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Jim Patchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Book was as described.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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As expected, no problems with the book. A nice addition to my collection.
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David Cripe
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic text describing very simple construction techniques ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015
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This is a classic text describing very simple construction techniques, and a simple, fool-proof circuit that young people can follow to build a working AM radio. Rev. Dobbs is a legend among radio hobbyists, and this early work defined his style. If you have an opportunity to obtain a copy, do so.
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Dipak A. Patel
4.0 out of 5 stars Good service
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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Trigger X
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that shaped my life!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2012
This book was in my primary school library but I considered it a bit advanced when I was 8 years old. My Grandmother bought it for me when I was 10 and I actually built some of the radio - it worked!!! Though dated now it is still an excellent little book that enables the reader to build a working radio in stages - from a basic "crystal set" to a proper AM radio. I actually still have the one that I built though it is long retired. The book though is still on my bookshelf and I still love it. The reader will learn a considerable amount about radio throughout it's 50 pages. Nearly 40 years after I first was given the book I feel I owe Rev. Dobbs (and my Gran!) a great deal as it was the book that opened the doors to radio for me, a hobby I still enjoy very much. Thoroughly recommended.
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B. Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy memories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2013
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I first bought a copy of this book for my son when he was about 12 - he's now 40! On recently buying another copy, I was not disappointed. Written by a well known radio "ham", it provides enough simple explanation to get started in building simple radio sets which work and progresses on to quite sophisticated designs with better performance.
Some of the components for the designs are now dated and hard to find; however, there are more modern equivalents which are still easily and cheaply available on EBay etc. Highly recommended as an introduction to making your own radios.
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Dieter Klaschka
5.0 out of 5 stars making a transistor radio by george dobbs
Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2013
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Wer weiß, dass George Dobbs, ein Vikar, der Leitert des engl.und eltweit bekannten Funkklubs ist, der sich kleinster Sendeleistung verschreibt, der hat mit diesem Büchlein ein Goldstück. Es gab in der DDR ein ähnliches Buch von Martin Selber, Mit Spulen, Draht und Morsetaste ( gibt es noch als dreibändige Sammlung??).
Heute baut man Transistor-Radios nicht mehr so - es ist ein funkhistorisches Sammlerstück. Einfach Klasse!
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2011
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After all these years this is still a fantastic way to learn about radio. I was so happy to find it was still available. This book will teach young kids how exciting it can be to make their own radio. OK, some of the bits will be hard to find now, but they are out there if you Google them. Otherwise, keen Dads (like mine) can help them replace parts with newer components. Learn these basics and quad core Intel processors are just a progression!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quite charming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2022
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This is a great little introduction to building radio sets... and the pictures take me back to my childhood in the 70s. Some parts may be hard to find, but you can substitute. Short and to the point. A classic ladybird text. Love it.
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Mr Richard Billingham
5.0 out of 5 stars An educational and practical book, enabling young people to build crystal sets and simple radios.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2013
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I found this book really one of the best introductions to radio by far. The books sets out the fundamentals of radio that captures the essentials without clouding with too much detail. Instructions are clear and practical. Silicon transistors are not suitable with the radio designs used in this book.
Unfortunately books like this are hard to find these days.
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