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 Victorian Internet |
HF Antenna Handbook |
Complete DXer |
WireBook 4 |
| Keys Keys Keys |
Keys II the Emporium |
Keys III World of Keys |
Ultralight HF'n |
| Guide to HF Fun |
QRP Now |
33 Weekend Projects |
History of Electric Telegraph |
| Vibroplex Collectors Guide |
Telegraph Collectors Guide |
Story of Enigma |
Solar Made Simple |
| A to Z of Electronic Construction |
Ham Radio Anthologies |
Ted McElroy Biography
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from Penguin Books...
 The
Victorian Internet (PB-SVI)  The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers by Tom Standage $13.00 The “mother of all networks” was the telegraph network which began before the Civil War and continued to develop into the 1920's. Standage sees the telegraph network as a model for the Internet and there are indeed many similarities. The Internet is often cast as a revolutionary mode of communication, with far-reaching social, political, economic, and moral implications. But if you look at it as a logical extension of technology, the Internet is evolutionary rather than revolutionary. In contrast, the introduction of the electric telegraph was truly revolutionary. That word “electric” is very important, because the first telegraph system was demonstrated in France in 1794 (the French gave this moving-arm system the name “telegraph"). It took another fifty years of development before the electric telegraph came into being, but once it did the development of true networks was immediate, explosive, and with far-reaching consequences. Today the Internet is shaping cultures the world-over, and changes are occurring at a rate not seen since the mid-19th century. Standage does an excellent job of studying the Victorian "Telegraph Culture," with lots of entertaining behind-the-scenes stories.
from CQ Books...
 The
W6SAI HF Antenna Handbook (MC-W6SAI)
by Bill Orr, W6SAI $19.95 Bill Orr was one of ham radio's most respected authors, known for his easy-to-understand, down-to-Earth, writing style. In keeping with this tradition, rather than filling a textbook with theory and complicated diagrams, Bill and CQ have produced a thoroughly practical text for any antenna enthusiast, jam-packed with dozens of inexpensive, practical antenna projects that work! From choosing an appropriate antenna type to installing it and using it, everything you need to know is in this handy volume.
Homebrewing Techniques (MC-HBT)
$19.95 One of the strongest assets of
Ham
Radio magazine was its focus on building. This
anthology brings together the most useful and practical advice and
techniques for the person who wants to build anything from small
solid-state projects to beam antennas. All the original pages
are presented just the way they looked when newly published from 1968
to 1990. When there's no one around to show you "how to build
it," reach for t Home Brewing Techniques Anthology.
Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11, 170 pp.  ...Ham Radio Anthology Test Equipment and Repair Techniques (MC-TRT) $19.95 From building test gear to troubleshooting a rig, this anthology of the best articles on the subject has been carefully slected to mee today's needs just as well as it met the needs of its readers in decades past. It includes techniques and devices that work ar are easily duplicated, and gives today's ham a much-needed helping hand at solving equipment problems on their own. Old timers will recognize many of the techniques and designs, but to newer hams, it's all new! Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11, 170 pp.
Carefully selected, these two antenna anthologies cover all types of antenna designs and theory from 160 meters through microwaves. All articles have been selected to be as timely and valuable to today’s Ham as they were to Ham Radio readers of the time. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11, 170 pp. from Idiom
Press...
 The
COMPLETE DX'er, 3rd Edition (ID-CDX)
by Bob Locher, W9KNI $19.95 First published in 1983, Bob Locher's Complete DX'er was sadly missed when the second edition sold out. Copies sold on a popular Internet auction site for many times to the original cover price. The third edition took over three years to complete, and you will quickly appreciate the effort that Bob has put into updating it. If you're new to Amateur Radio, this one book will tell you everything you need to know about the mysterious world of DX, and if you are an old denizen of the "DX Dogpiles" you will learn some new tricks. Speaking of learning new tricks, a pleasant surprise in the 3rd edition is the amount of attention devoted to QRP DX. Written in an engaging
personal
narrative style, The Complete
DX'er is as entertaining as it is informative.
There are 26
chapters in the 223 page book-- from "Basic Listening" to "The Last
Secret,"
it's all there in a very palatable format. The 3rd edition of
The
Complete DX'er is certain to confirm the book's status as an all-time
classic. from
Press
Jones, N8UG...
 WIREBOOK
IV (MX-WB4) by Press Jones, N8UG $12.00 Press Jones IS the "Original Wireman," your source for the best wire, cable, and connectors. And his Wirebooks have been THE reference for materials and techniques for many years. The new book is still in the straightforward style of WIREBOOKS I, II and III, with chapters on :
WIREBOOK IV has 224 pages and 'OPEN-BAK' binding for stay-open use. There are many useful pictures, charts, tables and hints. The information provided will help the interested amateur make the right choices, avoid commercial double-speak, and get the maximum performance from his station at the least cost. from
Dave
Ingram, K4TWJ...
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Simple Weekend Projects, for the Ham, the Student, and the Experimenter! (IB-WP) by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $9.95 The picture on the cover says it all. Have you ever wished you had a guidebook for getting a child interested in electronics and amateur radio? These educational and practical projects demand the minimum in skill or expeirience, and will provide hours of fun. The chapter headings are: ULTRA
LIGHT HF'n (IB-UL)
by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $15.95 Hams are always looking for new challenges, and one new specialty which is getting a lot of attention is the "ultra-light" portable and emergency operation."... and much, much more.  Your
Guide to HF Fun (IB-HF) by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $15.95 With reduced requirements for a ham license with HF privileges, a growing number of VHF/UHF operators are discovering the joys of classic amateur radio. "Your Guide to HF Fun" is specifically aimed at the newcomer to HF operation. It's a whole new world-- let Dave be your guide!
... and much, much more.  QRP
Now! (IB-QN) by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $15.95 QRP is low-power operation. It's afficionados arbitrarily restrict themselves to 5W of HF power-- barely more than a CB-- yet manange to work DXCC, contests, and amd just about anything you can do with high power. What's happening in QRP Today
 Keys,
Keys, Keys (IB-KK) A Visual Celebration of Amateur Radio's Favorite Accessory by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $9.95 Keys, Keys, Keys is out of print. The publisher assures us that it will be reprinted, but cannot indicate when that might be. Liberally illustrated, this 96 page volume is in its third printing! The first "key reference" book on the market "Keys, Keys, Keys" has withstood the test of time and become a classic. Chapters include:
 KEYS
II: THE EMPORIUM (IB-K2) The World's Most Admired Keys - New And Old by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ $15.95 Continuing the theme begun in "Keys Keys Keys," Ingram explores some of the more obscure and interesting telegraph instruments  KEYS
III: THE WORLD OF KEYS (IB-K3)
The World's Most Unique, Exotic, and Glamorous - New And Old by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ Released at Dayton in May 2005, Ingram's "Keys III":is the third volume in an exhaustive treatment of keying equipment and it includes spark keys, camelbacks, and dual polarity keys through modern keys, bugs and paddles.
from
Artifax
Books...
 McElroy, World's Champion Radio
Telegrapher 2nd edition, 2007 (AB-TM) by Tom French, W1IMQ $24.95 How many famous telegraphers can you name? Only one ever really made it big as a telegrapher, inventor, marketer, and all around good guy, and that was Ted McElroy. Not only did he win the world's chanpionship for copying Morse code, he held touch typing records and manufactured Morse keys and bugs that are valued by collectors, many of them still in use in radio shacks around the world. And his 1939 record of 75.2 WPM has never been beaten-- relatively recent claims of higher speeds are based on different (and more generous) methods of calculating the speed, and/or much shorter texts. Leading "Mac" authority and collector Tom French gives you an entertaining biography of Ted McElroy, the man and the legend, and a detailed reference work for the Mac Keys.
 Vibroplex
Collectors' Guide 3rd edition with supplement, 2006 (AB-VCG) by Tom French, W1IMQ $24.95 For over fifteen years this book has been the primary collector's reference to the semiautomatic keys (bugs) made the the Vibroplex Company. Includes descriptions and illustrations of every bug from the Autoplex, the 1905 Original, the Model X, Double Lever, Blue Racer and more, including their variations, as well as the first three paddles and the straight key. The book also includes historical information on the keys, the complete patents (with the original drawings) that gave Horace Martin control of his inventions, identification and description of all of the nameplates, dating information, and much more. Illustrated with drawings, photographs, and reproductions of early advertisements. Softcover, comb bound, 8-1/2 x 11 inches, 118 pages plus 10 page supplement. Story of the ENIGMA (AB-ECD) by Tom Perera, W1TP $15.00 History, Technology and Deciphering. This is the story of the Enigma cipher machine, the primary device used by the German Military during WW-2 to produce what they believed were secure coded messages. The comprehensive text and 1,000 JPG color photos on this CD by Tom Perera trace the development of codes, cipher machines, and the Enigma, its civilian and military models, its operation, strategies used to decipher its messages, and its mechanical and electrical construction. The CD also includes an excellent Enigma simulator program, copies of Enigma manuals, and a bibliography. No installation required, PC and MAC compatible.  Perera's Telegraph
Collector's
Guide (AB-PCG) by Tom Perera, W1TP $19.95 Second edition: Bigger, better, already a collectable in its own right! Noted collector Tom Perera, W1TP, has updated his popular guide. More pictures, more prices, water-resistant cover. He identifies and discusses keys, registers, sounders, relays and other telegraph instruments with more than 300 pictures and descriptions as well as a value guide with current collector price guidelines. This handy resource also includes Reinke's and McEwen's lists of makers, excerpts from Nutting's J-series book, Seneker's bug list, Navy key numbering, and more. This is an indispensable reference for every key collector, in a convenient size for carrying around ham fests and antique malls. Use on its own or in conjunction with the CD version (see below). Softcover, 5.5 X 8.5, 100 pages.
Perera's Telegraph Key Reference 2000 CD ROM (AB-PCD) by Tom Perera, W1TP $15.00
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