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ITEM# BKB105
43.95

Radio and Electronics Cookbook

from the Radio Society of Great Britain

A unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by-step instructions also make this book ideal for amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge. Only a basic acquaintance with electronics construction is assumed, with clear step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations supplied throughout.

2001, 336pp., 9 7/16" x 7 11/16", softbound.
0-7506-5214-4
1.44 lbs

CONTENTS Medium-wave receiver; Audio-frequency amplifier; Medium-wave receiver using a ferrite-rod aerial; Simple electronic organ; Experiments with the NE555 timer; Simple metronome; What is a resistor?; Waves-Pt 1; Beat-frequency oscillator; What is a capacitor?; Waves-Pt 2; LED flasher; Waves-Pt 3; Choosing a switch; Aerial tuning unit for a receiver; Simple 2 m receiver preamplifier; Receiving aerials for amateur radio; Colt 80 m receiver-Pt 1; Crystal radio receiver; Varactor (or varicap) diode; Portable radio for medium waves; Colt 80 m receiver-Pt 2; Simple transistor tester; Introduction to transmitters; Colt 80 m receiver-Pt 3; Two-way Morse practice system; Colt 80 m receiver-Pt 4; Simple crystal set; Crystal calibrator; Simple short-wave receiver-Pt 1; Fruit-powered medium-wave radio; Capacitance bridge; Simple short-wave receiver-Pt 2; Basic continuity tester; Charger for NiCad batteries; 80 m crystal-controlled CW transmitter; Solar-powered MW radio; Receiver for the 7MHz amateur band; Diodes for protection; RF signal probe; RF changeover circuit; Low-light indicator; J-pole aerial for 50MHz; Measuring light intensity-the photometer; 70 cm Quad loop aerial; UHF filed strength meter; Christmas tree LEDs; Audio signal injector; Standing waves; Standing-wave indicator for HF; Moisture meter; Simple aerials; Breadboard 80 cm CW transmitter; 7-element low-pass filter for transmitters; Radio-frequency mixing explained; Voltage monitor for a 12V power supply; 1750Hz toneburst for repeater access; Circuit for flashing LEDs; Digital logic circuits; Resistive SWR indicator; Audio Filter for CW; Electronic die; Absorption wavemeter; Vertical aerial for 70 cm; UHF corner reflector aerial; Switched dummy load; Simple Morse oscillator; Bipolar transistor tester; 'Yearling" 20m receiver; Adding the 80 m band to the Yearling receiver; How the Yearling works; Field strength meter; Preselector for a short-wave receiver; Audible continuity tester; Experimental 70 cm rhombic aerial; Water level alarm; Delta loop for 20 m; Simple desk microphone; Morse oscillator; Simple 6 m beam; Integrated circuit amplifier; Novice ATU; CW QRP transmitter for 80 m; Audio booster for your hand-held; Grid dip oscillator; CW transmitter for 160 to 20 m; Matching the end-fed random-wire aerial