Short Wave Listening Guide

by Ian Poole (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-0750626316

ISBN-10: 0750626313

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This book provides a thorough introduction for radio amateurs who are interested in the traditional area of short wave listening. It explains exactly what short wave listening is, how radio waves travel, what equipment is needed to receive a signal, how to set up and run a short wave listening station and importantly, how to obtain an amateur radio licence.

Each topic covered is clearly explained and further illustrated by the accompanying diagrams. Thus a description of wave propagation by all modes relevant to the HF bands is given in the chapter on radio waves. Likewise various types of transmission which can be encountered on the short wave are detailed - morse, amplitude modulation, single sideband, frequency modulation, data modes including RTTY, packet and amtor etc. The practicalities of short wave listening are discussed, from the buying of a new or second hand radio and the making and erecting of an aerial to selecting ancillary equipment to enhance the operation of receivers and aerials.

Ian Poole is an electronic engineer currently involved in project management for the development of a large radio system. He is a regular contributor to Electronics - The Maplin Magazine, Everyday with Practical Electronics and Practical Wireless. He has also written several books on amateur radio.

Thorough introduction to short wave listening

Practicalities discussed in detail

Clear explanations with accompanying diagrams

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'This book provides a thorough introduction for radio amateurs who are interested in the traditional area of shortwave listening.'
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'Informative but informal and interesting. A superbly researched and prepared read and a very useful reference book. Highly recommended.'
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Each topic covered is clearly explained and further illustrated by the accompanying diagrams. Thus a description of wave propagation by all modes relevant to the HF bands is given in the chapter on radio waves. Likewise various types of transmission which can be encountered on the short wave are detailed - morse, amplitude modulation, single sideband, frequency modulation, data modes including RTTY, packet and amtor etc. The practicalities of short wave listening are discussed, from the buying of a new or second hand radio and the making and erecting of an aerial to selecting ancillary equipment to enhance the operation of receivers and aerials. Ian Poole is an electronic engineer currently involved in project management for the development of a large radio system. He is a regular contributor to Electronics - The Maplin Magazine, Everyday with Practical Electronics and Practical Wireless. He has also written several books on amateur radio.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Newnes (March 17, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0750626313
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0750626316
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches

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Ian Poole

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Ian Poole is an experienced electronics engineer and technology writer. Having studied at University College London to gain his degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, he went on to undertake a career in electronic development working for companies including Racal. Becoming the hardware development manager at Racal Instruments, he was in responsible for all the hardware development activities within the company. Later moving into freelance work as a consultant, he also developed the Radio-Electronics.com website (http://www.radio-electronics.com) to become one of the leading publications for professional electronics engineers. He also runs Electronics+Radio (http://www.electronics-radio.com), a site aimed at students and hobbyists with a host of reference and other useful electronics and radio information. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and is an author of many books both paper based and in electronic format.

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Dr. Anthony Ciavarelli

This is an excellent introduction for starting a basic short wave listening hobby ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014

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This is an excellent introduction for starting a basic short wave listening hobby -- including facts about radio transmission, receivers and transmitters. I would have liked more information regarding actual shortwave bands, frequencies and broadcast times in GMT. Never the less I am very glad that I purchased it. - no regrets.

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Doyle Simmons

SWL Guide.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2012

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This is a very informative book for any swl or ham to have.

I enjoy reading it very much and it also informs me where and when to listen.

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George Metaxas

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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017