RF Design Basics

"RF Design Basics" is the latest book by acclaimed author John Fielding, ZS5JF. It's a practical guide to Radio Frequency (RF) design rather than the more usual textbook written for post-graduate electronics engineers. Aimed at those who want to design and build their own RF equipment, this 192-page paperback provides a gentle introduction to the art and science of RF design. The 14 chapters cover subjects such as tuned circuits, receiver design, oscillators, frequency multipliers, design of RF filters, impedance matching, the pi tank network, making RF measurements, and both solid-state and valve RF power amplifiers. One chapter explains the meaning of S parameters, while another is devoted to understanding the dual gate Mosfet. Much attention is given to the necessity of cooling valve Pas—and there's even a practical design for water cooling a large linear amplifier, a subject overlooked by most other publications. "RF Design Basics" neatly fills the gap between a beginner's introduction to radio and RF design textbooks. Written for the average radio amateur, this book is an accessible and useful reference work for everyone interested in RF design. Show Less