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The Amateur Radio Operating Manual
Despite what many believe, amateur radio is a fast-moving hobby and every year sees numerous changes. Since the first edition of the RSGB Amateur Radio Operating Manual, it has provided the best practical guide to the hobby as it is today—and this update is no exception. The 8th edition of the RSGB "Amateur Radio Operating Manual" is written and edited by those already skilled in their field so that, no matter what the activity, you can learn both the basics and the techniques that lead to success. Operating is an essential part of amateur radio. We all learn early on how to communicate with our fellow amateurs. However, to get the best from our hobby, skills must be learned. And no matter how skilled you are in your particular field, there's much to learn when embarking on another activity. Techniques for operating on all bands from 136kHz to 24GHz, and all modes from CW to ATV, are included. This 240-page paperback edition has been completely revised and updated, and includes an analysis of the recently revised UK license, new information on RSGB awards and contests, the 472kHz band, the eleven 5MHz channels now available to all Full licensees, a code of ethics, and the boom in digital repeaters. Almost all shacks will have a computer of some kind, running digital modes, controlling the station, logging or simply accessing relevant internet pages; and these topics are covered in detail, including references to apps that will run on smartphones and tablets. There are chapters on building your station, DX operating, QSLing, contests, computers, modes, propagation, mobile and portable, repeaters, satellites and more. Anyone who wants to enjoy amateur radio operating to the full will find the RSGB "Amateur Radio Operating Manual" remain a mine of useful and practical information about all aspects of amateur radio operating and is essential reading.
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PIC Basics
The PIC series of microcomputer chips are one of the most useful innovations for anyone interested in home construction of electronic devices. "PIC Basics" is a straightforward guide to the use and programming of the PIC and is aimed at those with little or no experience in programming computers. The reader begins with "What is a PIC?" featuring basic descriptions and discussions of programming languages and techniques. Then the book goes on to describe PIC processors in much more detail, right down to register level. This isn't as daunting as it seems; the author manages to keep a potentially baffling section at a very readable level. The following chapter treats the various PICs built-in peripherals in a similarly approachable manner. There are also chapters on the various compilers and hardware programming techniques—and details of projects you can make. The projects are quite diverse, but are generally shack-friendly. They include a Morse key, an automatic Morse generator, a Morse decoder with LCD display, 2-tone audio generator, 30MHz frequency counter, digital voltmeter, and a PC-based audio recorder which uses a PIC as the front end. The 208-page paperback provides all the steps needed to put together these projects. along with full listings of what is needed for each project. There are a large number of PIC devices available, each with differing characteristics, and "PIC Basics" contains some hints on how to choose and use the right PIC for your own project, and where to get additional information to turn your ideas into a reality. This book provides a great introduction to PICs, both in terms of the hardware and the programming techniques which can be employed.
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