The RSGB Radio and Electronics Cookbook is a unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by-step instructions also make this book ideal for amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge.
The projects draw on the massive enthusiasm and design know-how of the RSGB, the UK's leading federation of radio amateurs. Only a basic acquaintance with electronics construction is assumed, with clear step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations supplied throughout. The projects are also supported with features on the electronics involved.
The circuits themselves provide a wealth of quick, rewarding construction projects ranging from radio receivers and amplifiers to test equipment, a moisture meter, a desk microphone, a water level alarm, and Christmas tree LEDs.
A wealth of DIY and hobby projects
Written by experts who really understand home electronics construction
Includes factsheets to help you learn electronics basics as you work through the book
1. Chapter 24: An introduction to transmitters 2. Chapter 25: The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 3 3. Chapter 26: A two-way Morse practice system 4. Chapter 27: The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 4 5. Chapter 28: A simple crystal set 6. Chapter 29: A crystal calibrator 7. Chapter 30: A simple short-wave receiver – Part 1 8. Chapter 31: A fruit-powered medium-wave radio 9. Chapter 32: A capacitance bridge 10. Chapter 33: A simple short-wave receiver – Part 2 11. Chapter 34: A basic continuity tester 12. Chapter 35: A charger for NiCad batteries 13. Chapter 36: An 80 metre crystal-controlled CW transmitter 14. Chapter 37: A solar-powered MW radio 15. Chapter 38: A receiver for the 7 MHz amateur band 16. Chapter 39: Diodes for protection 17. Chapter 40: An RF signal probe 18. Chapter 41: An RF changeover circuit 19. Chapter 42: A low-light indicator 20. Chapter 43: A J-pole aerial for 50 MHz 21. Chapter 44: Measuring light intensity – the photometer 22. Chapter 45: A 70 cm Quad loop aerial 23. Chapter 46: A UHF field strength meter 24. Chapter 47: Christmas tree LEDs 25. Chapter 48: An audio signal injector 26. Chapter 49: Standing waves 27. Chapter 50: A standing-wave indicator for HF 28. Chapter 51: A moisture meter 29. Chapter 52: Simple aerials 30. Chapter 53: A breadboard 80 m CW transmitter 31. Chapter 54: A 7-element low-pass filter for transmitters 32. Chapter 55: Radio-frequency mixing explained 33. Chapter 56: A voltage monitor for a 12 V power supply 34. Chapter 57: A 1750 Hz toneburst for repeater access 35. Chapter 58: A circuit for flashing LEDs 36. Chapter 59: Digital logic circuits 37. Chapter 60: A resistive SWR indicator 38. Chapter 61: An audio filter for CW 39. Chapter 62: An electronic die 40. Chapter 63: The absorption wavemeter 41. Chapter 64: An HF absorption wavemeter 42. Chapter 65: A vertical aerial for 70 cm 43. Chapter 66: A UHF corner reflector aerial 44. Chapter 67: A switched dummy load 45. Chapter 68: A simple Morse oscillator 46. Chapter 69: A bipolar transistor tester 47. Chapter 70: The ‘Yearling’ 20 m receiver 48. Chapter 71: Adding the 80 metre band to the Yearling receiver 49. Chapter 72: How the Yearling works 50. Chapter 73: A field strength meter 51. Chapter 74: Preselector for a short-wave receiver 52. Chapter 75: An audible continuity tester 53. Chapter 76: An experimental 70 cm rhombic aerial 54. Chapter 77: Water level alarm 55. Chapter 78: A delta loop for 20 metres 56. Chapter 79: A simple desk microphone 57. Chapter 80: Morse oscillator 58. Chapter 81: A simple 6 m beam 59. Chapter 82: An integrated-circuit amplifier 60. Chapter 83: A novice ATU 61. Chapter 84: CW QRP transmitter for 80 metres 62. Chapter 85: An audio booster for your hand-held 63. Chapter 86: A grid dip oscillator 64. Chapter 87: A CW transmitter for 160 to 20 metres 65. Chapter 88: Matching the end-fed random-wire aerial
The RSGB Radio and Electronics Cookbook is a unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by-step instructions also make this book ideal for amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge.
The projects draw on the massive enthusiasm and design know-how of the RSGB, the UK's leading federation of radio amateurs. Only a basic acquaintance with electronics construction is assumed, with clear step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations supplied throughout. The projects are also supported with features on the electronics involved.
The circuits themselves provide a wealth of quick, rewarding construction projects ranging from radio receivers and amplifiers to test equipment, a moisture meter, a desk microphone, a water level alarm, and Christmas tree LEDs.
A wealth of DIY and hobby projects
Written by experts who really understand home electronics construction
Includes factsheets to help you learn electronics basics as you work through the book
1. Chapter 24: An introduction to transmitters 2. Chapter 25: The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 3 3. Chapter 26: A two-way Morse practice system 4. Chapter 27: The Colt 80 m receiver – Part 4 5. Chapter 28: A simple crystal set 6. Chapter 29: A crystal calibrator 7. Chapter 30: A simple short-wave receiver – Part 1 8. Chapter 31: A fruit-powered medium-wave radio 9. Chapter 32: A capacitance bridge 10. Chapter 33: A simple short-wave receiver – Part 2 11. Chapter 34: A basic continuity tester 12. Chapter 35: A charger for NiCad batteries 13. Chapter 36: An 80 metre crystal-controlled CW transmitter 14. Chapter 37: A solar-powered MW radio 15. Chapter 38: A receiver for the 7 MHz amateur band 16. Chapter 39: Diodes for protection 17. Chapter 40: An RF signal probe 18. Chapter 41: An RF changeover circuit 19. Chapter 42: A low-light indicator 20. Chapter 43: A J-pole aerial for 50 MHz 21. Chapter 44: Measuring light intensity – the photometer 22. Chapter 45: A 70 cm Quad loop aerial 23. Chapter 46: A UHF field strength meter 24. Chapter 47: Christmas tree LEDs 25. Chapter 48: An audio signal injector 26. Chapter 49: Standing waves 27. Chapter 50: A standing-wave indicator for HF 28. Chapter 51: A moisture meter 29. Chapter 52: Simple aerials 30. Chapter 53: A breadboard 80 m CW transmitter 31. Chapter 54: A 7-element low-pass filter for transmitters 32. Chapter 55: Radio-frequency mixing explained 33. Chapter 56: A voltage monitor for a 12 V power supply 34. Chapter 57: A 1750 Hz toneburst for repeater access 35. Chapter 58: A circuit for flashing LEDs 36. Chapter 59: Digital logic circuits 37. Chapter 60: A resistive SWR indicator 38. Chapter 61: An audio filter for CW 39. Chapter 62: An electronic die 40. Chapter 63: The absorption wavemeter 41. Chapter 64: An HF absorption wavemeter 42. Chapter 65: A vertical aerial for 70 cm 43. Chapter 66: A UHF corner reflector aerial 44. Chapter 67: A switched dummy load 45. Chapter 68: A simple Morse oscillator 46. Chapter 69: A bipolar transistor tester 47. Chapter 70: The ‘Yearling’ 20 m receiver 48. Chapter 71: Adding the 80 metre band to the Yearling receiver 49. Chapter 72: How the Yearling works 50. Chapter 73: A field strength meter 51. Chapter 74: Preselector for a short-wave receiver 52. Chapter 75: An audible continuity tester 53. Chapter 76: An experimental 70 cm rhombic aerial 54. Chapter 77: Water level alarm 55. Chapter 78: A delta loop for 20 metres 56. Chapter 79: A simple desk microphone 57. Chapter 80: Morse oscillator 58. Chapter 81: A simple 6 m beam 59. Chapter 82: An integrated-circuit amplifier 60. Chapter 83: A novice ATU 61. Chapter 84: CW QRP transmitter for 80 metres 62. Chapter 85: An audio booster for your hand-held 63. Chapter 86: A grid dip oscillator 64. Chapter 87: A CW transmitter for 160 to 20 metres 65. Chapter 88: Matching the end-fed random-wire aerial
