Amateur Radio EncyclopediaFrom absorption wavemeter to Zurich sunspot number, this single-volume, fully illustrated encyclopedia provides a practical overview of all topics related to amateur radio. Intended for ham radio operators, shortwave listeners, CBers, and electronics enthusiasts of all ages, this comprehensive reference supplies detailed information in a way that is accessible to those who need it most, beginners and would-be hobbyists. With 600 pages of alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced articles on more than 1000 topics, it should be a useful addition to any school or public library. |
Contents
A AbsorptionAzimuth | 9 |
Y Yagi antenna Yoke | 555 |
F FacsimileFuse | 576 |
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alternating-current amplifier amplitude amplitude modulation antenna attenuation audio band bandpass bandwidth bias capacitance capacitor carrier cause charge class-C coaxial coil communications component conductor connected decibels detector device dielectric diode dipole direct current direction effect electric electromagnetic electronic emitter energy equipment example feed line feedback field-effect transistor filter flux frequency frequency-shift keying function gain ground harmonic impedance inductance inductor input integrated circuits ionosphere layer load logic loop magnetic field meter modulation N-type N-type semiconductor negative noise occurs ohms operation oscillator oscilloscope output P-N junction packet radio peak phase plate polarization power supply propagation pulse Q factor quency radiation radio-frequency radioteletype range ratio reactance receiver rectifier resistance resistor resonant result satellite semiconductor sideband signal SLOW-SCAN TELEVISION solder station switch television temperature tenna tion transformer transmission line transmitter tube usually vertical voltage wave waveform wavelength wire zero