Test Equipment for the Radio Amateur

This book is aimed at the radio amateur, listener, and electronic enthusiast who wants to make a variety of measurements without necessarily spending a fortune on expensive test equipment. It's a very practical guide, designed to help you develop care and skill in making the most common and important measurements, quickly, safely and affordably. In the new 5th Edition of "Test Equipment for the Radio Amateur," the reader will find, for the first time, extensive links to internet sources for access to the very latest information on construction projects, equipment, and measurements. The sections on commercial and home-brew equipment have been separated for clarity, new items added, and some dated items removed. Timeless reference data has been retained; some items of technical theory have been given their own section, and extended, for those who wish to deepen their understanding of these areas. Written in an extremely readable style, this 192-page paperback represents a significant update to, and restructuring of, the previous edition.

"Test Equipment for the Radio Amateur" gives an overview of how each item of test equipment works, what it can be used for, and even how much it might cost. Many general measurements, plus specific measurements on transmitters and receivers, are described in detail. Matters such as the effect of the test equipment on the circuit to be measured are especially considered, so that the measurement results may be interpreted correctly. A large section of the book is devoted to home construction, as it is frequently possible to make an extremely useful item of test equipment for a fraction of the price of its commercial counterpart—and there's the added benefit of the practical skill and learning that comes with such a construction project. This is a practical guide to getting the most from your equipment and understanding exactly how your station is performing. It is simply a must-have book for every radio amateur.
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