More than 60 years had passed before I found them. Dozens and dozens of letters written to my family during WWII- from total strangers- to tell my great-grandmother that her son had been captured and was being held as a POW. How did they know this? Well, it seems the short-wave radio had held all the answers. POWs were allowed to state their names and hometowns on the radio, and sometimes relay a short message to their families. Scores of Americans, listening to the German propaganda from so far away, heard my grandfather's information, and took it upon themselves to write to my great-grandmother. All of these dear people wanted to give my great-grandmother a measure of comfort to know her son was alive. That was only the beginning of my journey.

Does that transmission line, which connects your antenna and transmitter, seem like a mystery to you? Or perhaps your have other questions: Just how much of the transmitter's rated output power actually gets to the antenna? How much power is consumed by the line itself? Just what is the input impedance of the antenna? Or, what is the input impedance at the transmitter end of a transmission line when the antenna is connected to its other end? Why does my tuner seem to work better on some bands than others? What is the effect of high transmission line SWR? Should I be concerned about high SWRs? What can I do about them? It is the unusual operator who has not at one time or another asked one or more of these questions. Well, now you can easily answer these questions and many others Using simple language the author of this book, a former electronic design engineer and amateur over more than 60 years, shows how to find the answers, quickly, easily and accurately. Those more technically inclined can work with the equations provided by the book; those who just want answers without all the math can use a personal computer and specially developed, easy-to-use programs from a CD and get accurate answers directly with the click of a button But there is more: the book contains many solved examples and each solution is followed by a thorough discussion. Now you can get answers while you learn about transmission lines.

This is a study guide to help you pass the FCC test for the beginning level Amateur (Ham) Radio license, the Technician license. Even if you have no background in radio or electronics, you will be able to pass the test by using this guide. All of the concepts are explained in the most basic terms, and each section of the book is followed by the actual questions you will see on the test. When you are finished with this book, not only will you be able to pass the test, but you will also have a basic understanding of the concepts you will encounter when you get on the air.

Radio is on the verge all right, but on the verge of what? Are we on the cusp of a new renaissance, a time of unprecedented excitement and opportunity? Or are we headed, as some naysayers argue, towards an industry-wide twilight? Making Waves argues that it's the former, not the latter. This book can help any broadcaster navigate a digital wonderland of infinite choice and endless competition. Dive in. The water's fine. Let's make some waves.

The first book of its kind, the 1933 Official Audio-Radio Service Manual contains all the auto-radio service data available on July 5, 1933, the original publication date of this book. It is a complete director of all automobile radio receivers and presents full installation and trouble-shooting guides. A few manufacturers are not represented because they had no information ready for release at that date. Receivers made by companies including Acme Radio, Allied Radio, Arvin, Atwaterkent; and on through Galvin, A. H. Green, Grigsby-Grunow; and on through Philco, Transformer Corp of America; and concluding with Rudolph Wurlitzer and Zenith are just a sampling of the brands covered in this single comprehensive volume. The origina manual was assembled in loose-leaf form. Its pages were 3-hole punched and came bound in a fabric covered volume. We have brought back the original material for those who still own or collect these old receivers and have been looking for comprehensive service data.

Interference whether caused by natural sources (such as lightning static, atmospheric noise, temperature inversions) or artificial ones (other RF/wireless transmitters, electrical machinery, etc.) has plagued RF/wireless communications since the days of Marconi. But it has taken on a special urgency as more wireless services, especially broadband digital ones, come on line; new digital services, such as WiFi and WiMax, are far less tolerant of interference than analog transmission modes (like AM and FM radio). Because of this, a solid knowledge of the causes of RF interference and techniques for mitigating it is becoming vital knowledge for RF/wireless professionals. This book will explore common sources of interference, how to correctly identify the source, and how to reduce or eliminate such interference in a very interesting way.
*WiFi and WiMax interference limitation techniques highlighted
*Covers cutting-edge technical approaches to interference reduction *Discusses how to negotiate with other users to achieve mutual and reciprocal reductions in levels of interference.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Possibly the most important UK wireless traffic in World War II was handled by a unit formed in 1938 by Brigadier Richard Gambier-Parry head of MI6 Section VIII - the communications division of SIS. This book tells of its formation and includes diary entries by one of the 'founding fathers' recording the secret meetings that took place, and the assembly of its talented staff. It reports the earlier days of the original SIS wireless 'Station X' based in Barnes in south west London, and the building of its second station in a bungalow in Surrey with the strange name of 'Funny Neuk' - which turned out to be owned by Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair - 'C' - Chief of Secret Intelligence Services. The units wireless station at Bletchley Park is described and its replacement by the stations at nearby Whaddon Hall which then became the wartime headquarters of Section VIII. It documents the work of our agents in embassies abroad, and of those in German occupied territories; the story of Churchill's personal wireless operator, and there is the description by a German soldier of the Afrika Corps of his operating an Enigma machine at Rommel's headquarters in the desert. The curious story of 'Black Propaganda' is told and the units handling of the military ULTRA traffic out to commanders in the field. Personal tales by those who were part of this most secret of units abound in the book and it is an important record of people and events that-it is no exaggeration to say-helped to win the war. Whilst essential, the technical side of the tale has not been allowed to dominate the book which is profusely illustrated.

When Radio Was King offers a reflection on the Golden Age of Radio (1930's to 1940's) by one who was an integral part of American entertainment. The author relates a series of personal observations on radio comedy, it's famous participants and its lasting effect on the American psyche that was reeling from an earlier depression and participation in the greatest world war in history. Furthermore, it is not only a vivid and humorous look at radio comedy, but packs a dual punch in that contains a primer on comedy-writing with actual scripts and snippets of scripts from a recognized veteran comedy writer of the Golden Age.

Chapter titles include ...(1) Introduction ...(2) The Effect of Cathode Operating Temperature on Tube Life ...(3) The Effect of Bulb Temperature on Tube Life ...(4) Advantages and Disadvantages of Cathode Bias ...(5) Bias Circuits ...(6) Cathode-Current Stability and Maximum Permissible Grid Resistance ...(7) Correlation Between Cathode Current and Other Tube Properties ...(8) Effects of Structure on Pentodes, Tetrodes, and Beam-Power Tubes ...(9) Limitation of Screen-Grid Dissipation by Series Resistor ...(10) Use of a Screen Resistor Permitting Higher Values of Control-Grid Resistance ...(11) Development of Composite Operating Curves ...(12) Probable Operating Conditions of a Four-Tube String ...(13) Comparison with Constant Voltage Operation ...(14) Application of Composite Heater Voltage-Current Curves ...(15) Transient Conditions ...(16) The "Honeycomb" Construction ...(17) Warm-Up and Operating Time ...(18) Heater-Cathode Leakage ...(19) Parallel Operation of Electron Tubes ...(20) Application Data on 20 Tube Types Covered in MIL-STD-200D ...(21) Tube Data.

"An Introduction to UMTS: Specifications, Testing and Standards Bodies" is the most comprehensive text for practicing engineers and technicians about testing, specification and standards bodies of cellular communications equipment. It is aimed at those responsible for developing and maintaining both mobile and base station units. Each chapter discusses in detail the necessary elements moving to the more advanced components. In addition to testing, specification and standards bodies, readers will learn: the development life cycle of UE and Node-B building blocks; what needs to be tested; when and how testing should be performed; as well as certification formalities, including processes and procedures; and testing tools and languages.

AC6V's Guide To DXing features the advice of several noted DXers and technical gurus. The book features tried and true practical DX advice from those who have been there, done that, and worked them all. It is intended for those entering into HFing and the wacky world of DXing. Old timers not yet on the Internet will learn much from this book as well.

Learn all you need to know about wireless sensor networks

"Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks" provides a thorough description of the nuts and bolts of wireless sensor networks.

The authors give an overview of the state-of-the-art, putting all the individual solutions into perspective with one and other. Numerous practical examples, case studies and illustrations demonstrate the theory, techniques and results presented. The clear chapter structure, listing learning objectives, outline and summarizing key points, help guide the reader expertly through the material.

"Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks" Covers architecture and communications protocols in detail with practical implementation examples and case studies.Provides an understanding of mutual relationships and dependencies between different protocols and architectural decisions.Offers an in-depth investigation of relevant protocol mechanisms. Shows which protocols are suitable for which tasks within a wireless sensor network and in which circumstances they perform efficiently. Features an extensive website with the bibliography, PowerPoint slides, additional exercises and worked solutions.

This text provides academic researchers, graduate students in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering, as well as practitioners in industry and research engineers with an understanding of the specific design challenges and solutions for wireless sensor networks.

Check out www.wiley.com/go/wsn for accompanying course material

"I am deeply impressed by the book of Karl & Willig. It is by far the most complete source for wireless sensor networks...The book covers almost all topics related to sensor networks, gives an amazing number of references, and, thus, is the perfect source for students, teachers, and researchers. Throughout the book the reader will find high quality text, figures, formulas, comparisons etc. - all you need for a sound basis to start sensor network research."

"Prof. Jochen Schiller, Institute of Computer Science, Freie Universitat Berlin"

Ultra wideband technology turns the radio spectrum available to wireless applications from a country road into a high-speed ten lane super freeway, and the destination is the future of wireless technology. UWB is a huge leap forward because it offers wide bandwidth with little interference, allowing multiple UWB signals to share a single channel. This multi-author volume, compiled under the guidance of Dr. Roberto Aiello, introduces the theory and concepts behind ultra wideband (UWB) systems as well as their applications. Authors include those involved in creating the UWB standards, researchers, and applications specialists.
This book has been broken down into three parts: introduction to UWB, different techniques available, and applications. Within these sections topics covered are UWB spectrum and regulations, UWB channels, modulation techniques, antennas, signal propagation, and UWB transceiver architectures. This book has all the information RF/wireless engineers will need to understand this burgeoning technology.
*An all-star list of contributors covers the subject more authoritatively than any single author could
*Discusses U.S. and international ultra wideband regulations
*Includes material on antenna systems and signal propagation at ultra wideband frequencies

Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight. Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail. How do you stay connected to the rest of the world while you're on the road? For a growing number of over-the-road drivers, business travelers, and RV enthusiasts, the answer is a wireless Internet connection. With a laptop and wireless access, you can* Pay bills, check accounts, and handle banking online* Send and receive e-mail* Surf the Web* Access your home PC* Make inexpensive phone calls with VoIP* Watch TV, download movies, and listen to satellite radio "So," you say, "I see people in movies popping open their laptops and getting online wherever they happen to be. It looks awfully easy-why do I need a book?" Well, lots of things are easy once you know how. Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies tells you how in plain English, so you can take advantage of all those cool opportunities safely and easily. You'll discover how to* Choose the best Wi-Fi access service for your needs and locate hotspots* Assess cellular data services and satellite access to make informed choices about service* Adapt your laptop or PDA for wireless, set up an external antenna, and install an external amplifier* Use your cell phone as a modem* Identify security threats, protect your data with strong passwords and encryption, and set up a personal firewall* Install and use Skype and make phone calls with your laptop* Make your truck or RV your office with online freight-finding services, a GPS receiver, a travel printer, and software to keep logs and expense records* Access streaming TV and radio on the road With Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies to help, you can send online birthday cards, watch video of the grandchildren, do your banking, pay bills, keep records, connect to your home PC, and even file your taxes, no matter how far away you roam!

Manage service across networks of networks

Telecommunications Internetworking delivers the information you need to be a player in todays and tomorrows internetworked telecom -- the quickly evolving field, where technology and economics are inextricably linked. This unique, first-of-its-kind resource gives you both in-depth technical explanations and prescient business forecasts, in everyday language. Writing with the expertise of both an electrical engineer and a communications industry executive, author P. J. Louis explains the technology behind networks, from the intricate technical steps involved in a common landline phone call to the practicalities of linking all types of systems. Along with an understanding of PCS/cellular, paging, satellite, Internet/LANs/WANs, SS7, and cabling technologies, you’ll gain the insight and confidence you need to:

* Design telecom networks of enduring value
Base business decisions on a savvy overview of technologies, their interrelationships, and their futures

* Position your network advantageously for connectivity, access, seamlessness, convergence, and artificial intelligence

* Link networks using the most farsighted technical options

* Evaluate networks potentials and roles as telecom providers

* Discover money-making services that networks can provide not only to consumers, but also to each other

* Gain a farsighted view of intelligent networking and other emerging technologies

* Anticipate technical changes that will affect future network success

The field of radio communications continues to change rapidly, and the second edition of this outstanding book, based on a popular IEE Vacation School, has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments. The introduction of new services and the proliferation of mobile communications have produced a growing need for wider bandwidths and the consequent need for frequency reuse. This book introduces the basic concepts and mechanisms of radiowave propogation engineering in both the troposphere and ionosphere, and includes greater emphasis on the needs of digital technologies and new kinds of radio systems. The content reflects the wide experience of an exceptional group of authors and the emphasis throughout is on modelling and prediction methods and the relevant ITU Radiocommunication Sector recommendations. Propagation of Radiowaves, 2nd Edition is essential reading for professionals involved in planning, designing and operating radio systems, as well as postgraduate students in the field.