The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications

The ARRL Antenna Book
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	Front Matter
		Foreword
		Contents
		ARRL Member Services
		About the ARRL
		Common Schematics Used in Circuit Diagrams
	Chapter 1--Antenna Fundamentals
		Contents
		1.1 Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
		1.2 Antenna Impedance
		1.3 Antenna Directivity and Gain
		1.4 Antenna Polarization
		1.5 Other Antenna Characteristics
		1.6 RF Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Safety
		1.7 Bibliography
	Chapter 2--Dipoles and Monopoles
		Contents
		2.1 Dipoles
		2.2 Monopoles
		2.3 Bibliography
	Chapter 3--The Effects of Ground
		Contents
		3.1 Effects of Ground in the Reactive Near Field
		3.2 Ground Systems for Vertical Monopoles
		3.3 The Effect of Ground in the Far Field
		3.4 Ground Parameters for Antenna Analysis
		3.5 References and Bibliography
	Chapter 4--Radio Wave Propagation
		Contents
		4.1 The Nature of Radio Waves
		4.2 HF Sky-Wave Propagation
		4.3 When and Where HF Bands Are Open
		4.4 Propagation Prediction Software
		4.5 Bibliography
	Chapter 5--Loop Antennas
		Contents
		5.1 Large Loops
		5.2 Small Loop Antennas
		5.3 Ferrite-Core Loop Antennas
		5.4 Loop Antenna Arrays
		5.5 Small Transmitting Loop Antennas
		5.6 Bibliography
	Chapter 6--Multielement Arrays
		Contents
		6.1 Creating Gain and Directivity
		6.2 Driven Arrays
		6.3 Phased Array Techniques
		6.4 Phased Array Design Examples
		6.5 Practical Aspects of Phased Array Design
		6.6 Bibliography
		Appendix A -- EZNEC Examples
	Chapter 7--Log Periodic Dipole Arrays
		Contents
		7.1 Basic LPDA Design
		7.2 Designing an LPDA
		7.3 Bibliography
	Chapter 8--Antenna Modeling
		Contents
		8.1 Overview
		8.2 The Basics of Antenna Modeling
		8.3 References
	Chapter 9--Single-Band MF and HF Antennas
		Contents
		9.1 Horizontal Antennas
		9.2 Vertical Antennas
		9.3 Loading Techniques for Short Antennas
		9.4 Inverted-L Antennas
		9.5 Half-Sloper Antennas
		9.6 One-Wavelength Loops
		9.7 Bibliography
	Chapter 10--Multiband HF Antennas
		Contents
		10.1 Simple Wire Antennas
		10.2 Trap Antennas
		10.3 The Terminated Folded Dipole
		10.4 Multiband Vertical Antennas
		10.5 The Open-Sleeve Antenna
		10.6 The Coupled-Resonator Dipole
		10.7 HF Log-Periodic Dipole Arrays
		10.8 HF Discone Antennas
		10.9 Bibliography
	Chapter 11--HF Yagi and Quad Antennas
		Contents
		11.1 Yagi Antennas
		11.2 Yagi Performance Parameters
		11.3 Monoband Yagi Performance Optimization
		11.4 Monoband Yagi Designs
		11.5 Multiband Yagis
		11.6 Shortening Yagi Elements
		11.7 The Moxon Rectangle
		11.8 Quad Antennas
		11.9 Two Multiband Quad Designs
		11.10 Bibliography
	Chapter 12--Broadside and End-Fire Arrays
		Contents
		12.1 Broadside Arrays
		12.2 Parallel Broadside Arrays
		12.3 Other Forms of Broadside Arrays
		12.4 End-Fire Arrays
		12.5 Bibliography
	Chapter 13--Long-Wire and Traveling-Wave Antennas
		Contents
		13.1 Overview
		13.2 Combinations of Long Wires
		13.3 The Resonant Rhombic Antenna
		13.4 Terminated Long-Wire Antennas
		13.5 Project: Four-Wire Steerable V Beam for 10 through 40 Meters
		13.6 Bibliography
	Chapter 14--HF Antenna System Design
		Contents
		14.1 System Design Basics
		14.2 Propagation and Coverage
		14.3 Effects of Local Terrain
		14.4 Stacking Yagis and Switching Systems
	Chapter 15--VHF and UHF Antenna Systems
		Contents
		15.1 Design Factors at and Above VHF
		15.2 Basic Antennas for VHF and UHF
		15.3 Yagis and Quads at VHF and UHF
		15.4 Log-Periodic and Discone Antennas
		15.5 Reflector Antennas
		15.6 Microwave Antennas
		15.7 Bibliography
	Chapter 16--VHF and UHF Mobile Antennas
		Contents
		16.1 Antennas for VHF-UHF FM
		16.2 Mounts for Whip Antennas
		16.3 Project: 1/4 Wavelength Whips for VHF and UHF
		16.4 Bicycle Mobile Antennas for VHF and UHF
		16.5 Project: Big Wheel for Two Meters
		16.6 Project: Halo for Six Meters
		16.7 References and Bibliography
	Chapter 17--Antennas for Space Communications
		Contents
		17.1 Space Communication Antenna Systems
		17.2 Circularly Polarized Antennas
		17.3 Yagi Arrays
		17.4 Parabolic Reflector (Dish) Antennas
		17.5 Weatherproofing Relays and Preamplifiers
		17.6 Antenna Position Control
		17.7 Bibliography
	Chapter 18--Repeater Antenna Systems
		Contents
		18.1 Basic Repeater Concepts
		18.2 Repeater Antenna System Design
		18.3 Advanced Techniques
		18.4 Determining Effective  Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
		18.5 Assembling a Repeater Antenna System
		18.6 Bibliography
	Chapter 19--Portable Antennas
		Contents
		19.1 Horizontal Antennas
		19.2 Vertical Antennas
		19.3 Beam Antennas
		19.4 Portable Masts and Supports
		19.5 Bibliography
	Chapter 20--Stealth and Limited Space Antennas
		Contents
		20.1 Installation Safety
		20.2 Locations for Antennas
		20.3 RF Interference
		20.4 Indoor Antennas
		20.5 Outdoor Antennas
		20.6 Small Transmitting Loops
		20.7 Bibliography
	Chapter 21--Mobile and Maritime HF Antennas
		Contents
		21.1 HF Mobile Antenna Fundamentals
		21.2 HF Mobile Antenna Types
		21.3 Bibliography for HF Mobile Antennas
		21.4 HF Antennas for Sail and Power Boats
		21.5 Bibliography for HF Maritime Antennas
	Chapter 22--Receiving and Direction-Finding Antennas
		Contents
		22.1 Receiving Antennas
		22.2 Direction-Finding Antennas
	Chapter 23--Transmission Lines
		Contents
		23.1 Basic Theory of Transmission Lines
		23.2 Practical Transmission Lines
		23.3 Feed Line Construction and Operating Characteristics
		23.4 RF Connectors
		23.5 Choosing and Installing Feed Lines
		23.6 Bibliography
	Chapter 24--Transmission Line System Techniques
		Contents
		24.1 Coupling the Transmitter and Line
		24.2 Impedance Matching Networks
		24.3 Transmission Line System Design
		24.4 Transmission Line Matching Devices
		24.5 Matching Impedance at the Antenna
		24.6 Common-Mode Transmission Line Currents
		24.7 Current and Choke Baluns
		24.8 Transmission-Line Baluns
		24.9 Voltage Baluns
		24.10 Bibliography
	Chapter 25--Antenna Materials and Construction
		Contents
		25.1 Wire for Antenna Systems
		25.2 Antennas of Aluminum Tubing
		25.3 Other Materials for Antenna Construction
		25.4 Hardware
		25.5 Bibliography
	Chapter 26--Building Antenna Systems and Towers
		Contents
		26.1 Safety and Safety Equipment
		26.2 Trees and Masts
		26.3 Types of Towers
		26.4 Engineering the Tower Project
		26.5 Tools and Equipment
		26.6 Tower Construction
		26.7 Raising and Lowering Antennas
		26.8 Notes on Cables and Connectors
		26.9 Grounding and Bonding
		26.10 Corrosion
		26.11 General Maintenance
		26.12 Bibliography
		Appendix A--Determining Antenna Areas and Wind Load
		Appendix B--Calculating the Required Mast Strength
	Chapter 27--Antenna and Transmission Line Measurements
		Contents
		27.1 Line Current and Voltage
		27.2 SWR Measurements
		27.3 RF Power Measurement
		27.4 Field Strength Meters
		27.5 Noise Bridge and Antenna Analyzer Measurements
		27.6 Time-Domain Reflectometer
		27.7 Vector Network Analyzer
		27.8 Antenna Field Measurements
		27.9 Bibliography
	Chapter 28--Antenna System Troubleshooting
		Contents
		28.1 Antenna System Troubleshooting for Beginners
		28.2 Guidelines for Antenna System Troubleshooting
		28.3 Analyzing an Antenna Problem
		28.4 Refurbishing Aluminum Antennas
	Appendix
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