The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by A. Frederick Collins
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| Author | Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick), 1869-1952 |
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| Title |
The Radio Amateur's Hand Book
A Complete, Authentic and Informative Work on Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Radio Amateur's Handbook" by A. Frederick Collins is a comprehensive guide on wireless telegraphy and telephony written in the early 20th century. This work caters specifically to amateur radio enthusiasts, detailing the history, development, and practical implementation of wireless communication technologies. The book aims to equip beginners with the knowledge and skills necessary to set up their own wireless systems, from basic receiving sets to more complex transmitting apparatuses. The opening of the handbook sets the stage by introducing the history of wireless communication, highlighting significant inventors like Heinrich Hertz, William Marconi, and the author himself, A. Frederick Collins. It discusses the foundational principles behind wireless telegraphy and telephony, detailing early experiments and the technological advancements that paved the way for amateur radio. The text outlines the two main types of wireless systems—telegraph and telephone—while inviting readers to explore the fascinating world of wireless communication through hands-on experimentation and learning. The introduction serves as a roadmap for the comprehensive chapters that follow, which intend to guide aspiring radio amateurs through both the theoretical and practical aspects of building and operating their wireless sets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Radio |
| Subject | Telegraph, Wireless |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6934 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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