 Antenna LAB NOTES
In this 60-chapter book, containing 410 pages with 100s of illustrations, Joel performs experiments on numerous kinds of antennas and the various devices utilized to enhance their respective performance—traditional as well as some of those "magic" antennas and devices. Not only does the author investigate those existing classes of antennas, but departs from those designs and creates experimental designs of his own in the process, using materials never tried before. How these new designs (and the existing designs) were created, tested and their resulting performances are all described in this special book published only by antenneX. In the process, Joel explores everything in between the antenna and the tuner to check for the best way to make those connections and how to possibly minimize any losses along the route between the antenna and the tuner. He reviews and diagrams various circuits and how they may be improved. A separate section on coils is included. While Joel makes use of some math to support applied theories, the math is used sparingly and only when necessary, especially when it comes to an investigation of things like the Poynting Vector Synthesis recently used by some antenna designers. Calculator spreadsheets are made available to help simplify your own custom calculations in some of the projects covered. Some of the simple equipment used by Joel in his Lab is described in detail and tips on their use. |
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his personal Laboratory and machine shop, author Joel C. Hungerford does in-depth
investigations of how antennas and their related devices work and how their performance
might be enhanced through a better understanding—all aimed at helping our readers
with their understanding and ability to improve the performance of their own respective
rigs.
Joel C.
Hungerford, KB1EGI