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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This well written and nicely laid out book, replete with copious diagrams, is a must have for every SWL or Ham since antennas are at the very heart of these fascinating pastimes. The title is a tad misleading though; there is NOTHING basic about this book. In order to understand the contents you will need to have more than a basic comprehension of physics and electronics. It covers dipoles, loops, yagi arrays, longwires and multi-element arrays too... from the theory to actual construction. All-in-all, a very useful reference work.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Antenna Theory Primer and Reference
19 Mar 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a perfect book for those just getting started in antenna fabrication and design. Loaded with Figures.
Written on an 8th grade reading level, it contains the basic 468/f for dipoles, how to match impeadance to many different types antennas, transmission line do's and don't's, figuring heighth above ground, how to gamma match, computing SWR, using and figuring decibels on Windows Scientific Calculator... so much more.
This book is easy enough to read that my 10yr old found the 462/f for large diameter elements and cut a ground plane for 10m from a piece of toprail from a chain link fence. We now run a beacon on 28.2565 on that antenna.
If you can comprehend the Technician book, this book is on the same level.
Also, it's perfect for reference.
Written on an 8th grade reading level, it contains the basic 468/f for dipoles, how to match impeadance to many different types antennas, transmission line do's and don't's, figuring heighth above ground, how to gamma match, computing SWR, using and figuring decibels on Windows Scientific Calculator... so much more.
This book is easy enough to read that my 10yr old found the 462/f for large diameter elements and cut a ground plane for 10m from a piece of toprail from a chain link fence. We now run a beacon on 28.2565 on that antenna.
If you can comprehend the Technician book, this book is on the same level.
Also, it's perfect for reference.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Great Book
25 Mar 2009
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book for any ham and for any junior engineer beginning work in the antenna area. Mr. Hallas unifies the discussion of antennas by using ENZEC to simulate the various antenna types. It is not an antenna textbook that uses vector potentials etc. By combining physical insight in combination with the ENZEC simulations to verify the insight, the whole field is made comprehensible. This is also done in a readable and concise style. Finally, I would mention that Mr. Halas' years of experience show up in many comments in the book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not for total beginners
2 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not going to say that this book is either "good" or "bad." Rather, I'm going to tell you that the author did not explain things thoroughly enough for people who are new to antennas and electronics altogether. If you are already familiar with technical aspects of how radios and other electronics work (to a pretty good degree), you'll probably be fine with the book. Otherwise, you're going to struggle.
The book simply does not go into enough detail to explain concepts like impedance thoroughly enough for total beginners. The only issue is that the title of this book is a bit misleading and would likely attract newbies.
This is coming from a guy who is currently getting nearly 100% in my electrical and electronics class, has a background of about a year and a half of electrical study now, and wants to be an electrician.
The book simply does not go into enough detail to explain concepts like impedance thoroughly enough for total beginners. The only issue is that the title of this book is a bit misleading and would likely attract newbies.
This is coming from a guy who is currently getting nearly 100% in my electrical and electronics class, has a background of about a year and a half of electrical study now, and wants to be an electrician.
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