How Radio Signals Work

By Jim Sinclair

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This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types--including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070580588
• ISBN13: 9780070580589
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Tab
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

lectro magnetic waves

this is a good book and is recommneded...as long as you understand that it is about radio WAVES!! not radios. i was very interested in the book, but kept looking for radio stuff! which is not there. the discussion of radio wave transmission,however is good. With this in mind,i recommend the book. Just read the title!

Awesome intro to theory behind RF!!

I'm just beginning to get into Amateur Radio (ie: Ham radio) to move my career more toward RF technology. This book really lays out the info very gently, doesn't try to impress you with huge words or complex theorems. For anyone trying to gain insight into RF, this is a GREAT starting point. But, if you're trying to get into Ham radio, get the test book first from the ARRL and pass the Technician's exam. After that, you can apply practically all the theory found in this book and expand your knowledge further through experience.

Perfect for Beginners & Non-techies

This book was definitely written for non-technical people. In order to enjoy this book, one does not have to have great knowledge in electronics and mathematics. As matter of fact, the author completely avoids using mathematical equations and replace it with very easy-to-follow graphs to explain the complex "Radiophysics". The author did a very good job of explaining difficult topics of "Radiophysics" using normal everyday language. An excellent starter book for anyone who is interested in learning how our modern communication works. I wish I had read this book before I started my college engineering courses. Concepts mentioned in this book can be a stepping stone for anyone(high school students, people in technical sales, non-technical managers, and even tax agents) who is considering a career in RF/wireless communication field. This book will definitely set you in the right path for an introductory communication class.