I'm also looking for an ARRL Handbook from the 1950's to early 60's to help me learn all this stuff. I just received a copy of the 1946 Editors and Engineers Handbook and this will help considerably but I'd also like to compliment it with an ARRL Handbook. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish