Practical Antenna Handbook 5/e

by Joseph J. Carr, George W. Hippisley

Design and build your own antennas with the help of this unique guide. Updated and revised to provide clear answers to questions frequently asked by hobbyists and electronics technicians, Practical Antenna Handbook , Fifth Edition blends theoretical concepts with hands-on experience--requiring only high school mathematics Reorganized to flow logically from broad physical principles to specific antenna design and construction techniques, the book begins by covering the fundamentals. Then the half-wave dipole is discussed both as an excellent antenna in its own right and as a conceptual tool for predicting the performance of other designs. Transmission line impedance matching techniques--and a companion Smith chart tutorial--lead into "must have" accessories for tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting antenna system performance. Other tools, such as antenna modeling software and network analyzer add-ons for PCs and Macs, are addressed, and concluding chapters offer fresh insights into support structures and installation techniques. NEW TOPICS COVERED COVERS A WIDE VARIETY OF GO TO WWW.MHPROFESSIONAL.COM/CARR5
* Tables of worldwide geographic coordinates and antenna dimensions vs. frequency * Supplier updates * Author's blog * Additional photographs and schematics * Links to tutorials and specialized calculators

Genres: Engineering, Reference

784 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 1990

Reviews

[V.c. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unless you have a background in electrical engineering, you might find this book tough going. I think someone who has worked with antennas as part of their hobby such as amateur radio operators can find very practical ideas in it. You never finish reading this book.