[ForSale-Swap] ARRL Books, Rare Radio Books

Mon Sep 20 21:32:43 EDT 2004

RARE, AND NOT SO RARE, RADIO BOOKS - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - WORTH LOOKING
OVER

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BAKER, W.J.:  "A History of the Marconi Company."  1st Edition, 1972.  The
official version of Marconi himself, along with the most complete history of
the company that has been written.  This is a fascinating treatise belonging
in every radio historian's library.  414 pages.  23 photos.  26 illus.  Very
good condition.  Uncommon.  Dust jacket.  $75

PROCEEDINGS OF THE RADIO CLUB OF AMERICA:  "The Story of the First
Trans-Atlantic Short Wave Message."  1st edition, 1950.  This publication
commemorates the message sent in December, 1921, which involved seven
members of the Radio Club of America.  The story of the building and
operation of the station "1BCG" is recorded from their viewpoint.  Includes
many photos of the station and the members who participated at the time.  78
pages.  Very good condition.  Scarce.  Softcover.  $25

THE AWA REVIEW:  Volume 9, 1995.  Published by The Antique Wireless
Association.  256 pages.  Contains articles:  Marconi - The Man and His
Apparatus;  International Contest for Radar; The Real Story of the
Magnetron;  Fritz Loewenstein - The Forgotten Man of the Vacuum Tube;  83
Years of U.S. Amateur Licensing.  Loaded with many photos.  Very good
condition.  $12

DAVIES, KENNETH:  "Ionospheric Radio Propagation."  1st edition, 1965.
Published by the National Bureau of Standards for the Department of
Commerce, this serious book outlines the theory of wave propagation,
ionospheric disturbances, and signal strength.  Also covered are synoptic
disturbances and scatter and oblique propagation.  467 pages.  172 illus.
Very good condition.  Hardcover.  Scarce.  $35

WILSON, GEOFFREY:  "The Old Telegraphs."  1st edition, 1976.  This is a
comprehensive study of the predecessor of the electro-magnetic telegraph,
portraying the shutter, semaphore, and other kinds of visual mechanical
telegraphs developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.  The author
has drawn on many original sources to supply never before published
information.  Extensive bibliography.  252 pages.  90 photos.  40 illus.
Very fine condition.  Uncommon.  Dust jacket.  $50

PRIME, SAMUEL:  "The Life of Samuel F. B. Morse, LL.D."  1st edition, 1875.
This is the definitive biography of Morse.  Fascinating reading for anyone
with an interest in the development of the Morse code.  776 pages.  10
illus.  Good condition for a book over 100 years old.  Very scarce.  $95

HAYES, JEFF W.:  "Autographs and Memoirs of the Telegraph."  1st edition,
1916.  An unusual volume filled with anecdotes, poems, half-tome
photographs, and facsimile reproductions of autographs.  The many
contributors lend a distinctive personal touch, as they were part of the
development of 19th century telegraphy.  224 pages.  59 photos.  36 illus.
Very good condition.  Rare.  Softcover.  $95

LARKIN, OLIVER W.:  "Samuel F. B. Morse and American Democratic Art."  1st
edition, 1954.  The biographical sketch relays a different aspect of the
great inventor.  Morse produced over 300 paintings in his lifetime.  This
book gives an objective view of him painting career, as well as his work on
the telegraph and subsequent developments.  Ex-library copy.  215 pages.
Very good condition.  Uncommon.  $35

JASIK, HENRY:  "Antenna Engineering Handbook."  1st edition, 1961.  Edited
by Jasik, this book has no less than 39 renowned contributors,  all of them
specialists in the field of antennas, from long wire to complicated arrays.
Containing over 1000 illustrations and line drawing, it is one of the most
complete treatises on antenna theory and application.  987 pages.  Very fine
condition.  Scarce.  Dust jacket.  $95

STOFFELS, ROBERT:  "Let's Talk Transistors."  This is an ARRL reprint on the
none-part series on basic semi-conductors operation, written especially for
readers having limited technical background.  It appeared in the November
1969 through July 1970 issues of QST.  39 pages.  Good condition. $2

AMATEUR SINGLE SIDEBAND:  Originally published by Collins Radio Company.
This reproduction published by The Ham Radio Publishing Group.  1st edition,
1977, second printing.  143 pages.  Wanted by Collins collectors.  Very good
condition.  Softcover.  $25

SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES FOR THE RADIO AMATEUR:  ARRL
publication.  1st edition, 1977, third printing.  Very good condition.
$4.00

SEVICK, JERRY:  "Transmission Line Transformers" 1st edition, 1987.  Very
good condition.  Hardcover.  $5

CARON, WILFRED:  "Antenna Impedance Matching."  1st Edition, 1989.  ARRL
publication.  Hardcover.  Very good condition.  $2

ZACHARY, BILL:  "The Contest Cookbook."  1st Edition, 1979.  170 pages.
Very good condition.  $2

SCHMIEDER, ROBERT W.:  "Peter I Island, Antarctica - The 1994 DXpedition."
Special Numbered Limited Edition of fifty copies (this is number 43 of 50).
Published September 30, 1994 and individually signed by all nine team
members (K0IR, ON6TT, WA4JQS, W6MKB, XE1L, KK6EK, N4GCK, HB9AHL, and COOK).
This is your chance to own the complete story of one of the most difficult
operations of the past decade.  Pristine condition.  228 pages.  Hardcover.
$95

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ARRL HANDBOOKS:

  1941 - 18th  Edition - 3rd Printing, June, 1941 - 10,000 copies - Scarce -
Very good condition with intact covers - $35

  1966 - 43rd Edition - $5

  1971 - 48th Edition - $5

  1974 - 51st Edition - $5

  1977 - 54th Edition - $5

  1978 - 55th Edition - $5

  1980 - 57th Edition - $5

  1983 - 60th Edition - $5

  2002 - 79th Edition - $9

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ROGERS, GLYNN (BUCK):  "Packet Users Notebook."  CQ Communications, 1988.
125 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

NOLL, EDWARD M.:  "73 Vertical, Beam, and Triangle Antennas."  1st Edition,
5th Printing, 1976.  159 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

NOLL, EDWARD M.:  "73 Dipole and Long-Wire Antennas."  1st Edition, 6th
Printing, 1977.  160 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

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BOOKS BY BILL ORR:

NELSON and ORR:  "Interference Handbook."  1st Edition, 1st Printing, 1981.
247 pages.  Good condition.  $2

ORR and NELSON:  "Interference Handbook."  1st Edition, 1983.  Radio Amateur
Callbook publication.  250 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

BRIER and ORR:  "VHF Handbook for Radio Amateurs."  1st Edition, 3rd
Printing, 1976.  336 pages.  Good condition.  $3

ORR, WILLIAM:  "The Radio Amateur Antenna Handbook."  1st Edition, 1st
Printing., 1976.  Still sought after.  Very good condition.  190 pages.  $5

ORR, WILLIAM I.:  "All About Cubical Quad Antennas."  2nd edition, 1977,
fifth printing.  Good condition.  Long out of print.  $8

ORR, WILLIAM:  "Simple, Low-Cost Wire Antennas for Radio Amateurs."  1st
Edition, 3rd Printing, 1976.  192 pages.  Very good condition.  All of Orr's
books are sought after.  $5

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LEE, PAUL:  "The Amateur Radio Vertical Antenna Handbook - Theory, Design
and Practice."  1st Edition, 1974.  136 pages.  This book has become a
classic.  Very good condition.  $5

KRAUS, JOHN:  "Big Ear."  1st Edition, 1976.  228 pages.  Kraus was a
pioneer radio astronomer.  Big Ear is the search for intelligent life
outside of our solar system.  This book is a classic and a good read.  $3

NELSON, J.H.:  "The Propagation Wizzard's Handbook."  A 73 Publication.  1st
edition, 1978.  136 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

GRUBBS, JIM:  "Get *** Connected to Packet Radio - The Packet Radio
Handbook."  1st Edition, 1986.  208 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

HORZEPA, STAN:  "Your Gateway to Packet Radio."  1st Edition, 1st Printing,
1987.  ARRL publication.  Very good condition.  $2

HORZEPA, STAN:  "Getting on Track with APRS."  A hands-on guide to the
automatic packet reporting system.  1st Edition, 1996.  ARRL publication.
171 pages.  Very good condition.  $3

GRANT, DOUG:  "CQ 1994 Amateur Radio Almanac."  1st Edition.  A wealth of
information at your fingertips.  486 pages.  Very good condition.  $3

GRANT, DOUG:  "CQ 1996 Amateur Radio Almanac."  3rd Edition.  Very good
condition.  $3

JACOBS, GEORGE:  "The Shortwave Propagation Handbook - Principles, Theory,
Prediction."  1st Edition, 1979.  The real scoop by the guru of propagation.
155 pages.  Very good condition. $2

KLEINSCHMIDT, KIRK:  "Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere."  1st
Edition, 1st Printing, 1999,  ARRL publication.  Brand new.  $6

HAWKER, PAT:  "Amateur Radio Techniques."  7th Edition, 1980.  Published by
RSGB.  Very good condition.  $5

MANGELS, Dave:  "The Mobile DXer - Your Practical Guide to Successful Mobile
DXing."  1st Edition, 2001.  CQ Communication, Inc.  122 pages.  Brand new.
$6

THOMPSON, JIM:  "Frequently Asked Questions About Antenna Systems and Baluns
plus Exploring Popular Antenna Myths .and the Problem with Inverted-V
Antennas."  1999.  116 pages.  Very good condition.  $3

ROTH, CHARLES:  "A Programmed Text - Use of the Oscilloscope."
Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1970.  Good condition.  $2

STEWART, J.D.:  "VHF Propagation Handbook."  2nd Edition, 1st Printing,
1982.  112 pages  Good condition.  $2

VHF ANTENNA HANDBOOK:  1st Reprint, 1980.  73 publication.  94 pages.  Good
condition.  $2

SOLID STATE BASICS FOR THE RADIO AMATEUR:   1st Edition, 1978.  ARRL
publication.  159 pages.  Very good condition.  $2

BEGINNERS RTTY HANDBOOK:  January 1982.A bound compilation of 86 pages of
articles published by RTTY Journal.  Good condition.  $2

INGRAM, DAVE: "RTTY Today - Modern Guide to Amateur Radioteletype."  1983.
112 pages.  Good condition.  $2

INGRAM, DAVE:  "OSCAR Satellite Review."  Anthology plus up-to-date
information in ready to use and east to understand form.  43 pages.  Very
good condition.  $2

INGRAM, DAVE:  "OSCAR: The Ham Radio Satellites."  1st Edition, 1st
Printing, December, 1979.  TAB Books, 149 pages.  Hardcover.  Excellent
condition.  $4

DAVIDOFF, MARTIN:  "The Satellite Experimenter's Handbook."  2nd Edition,
2nd Printing, 1990.  ARRL publication.  Very good condition.  $4

SMITH, G. GOULD:  "Decoding Telemetry from the Amateur Satellites."  1991.
Spiral bound.  Very good condition.  $2

SMITH, G. GOULD:  "The RS Satellites Operating Guide - RS-10/11 & RS-12/13."
1993.  Very good condition.  $2

BERGLUND, KEITH:  "A Beginner's Guide to OSCAR-13."  1989.  AMSAT
publication.  Very good condition.  $2

ROGERS, BUCK:  "The Packet Radio Operator's Manual."  1st Edition, 2nd
Printing,  1995.  Good condition - slight fold on back cover.  167 pages.
$2

GETTING TO KNOW OSCAR FROM THE GROUND UP:  A reprint of the popular QST
Series on Amateur Satellites.  1st Edition, 1977.  ARRL publication.  Very
good condition.  $2

MISEK, VICTOR:  "The Beverage Antenna Handbook."  Second Edition, 1987.  80
pages.  This book is a "must" if you are considering or want to improve your
Beverage.  Very good condition.  $5

DEVOLDERE, JOHN:  "80 Meter DXing."  1st Edition, 1st Printing.  Good
condition.  $2

DEVOLDERE, JOHN:  "Low-Band DXing."  1st Edition, 1987.  ARRL publication.
266 pages.  Very good condition.  $4

DEVOLDERE, JOHN:  "Antennas and Techniques for Low-Band DXing."  2nd
Edition, 1994.  393 pages  Very good condition.  $6

DUNN, SI:  "The Challenge of 160!"  1st Edition, 1977.  Color picture of
Stew Perry's station on front cover.  This is a classic for 160 aficionados.
Very good condition.  $10

TAGGART, RALPH:  "Weather Satellite Handbook."  4th Edition, 2nd Printing,
1991.  Very good condition.  $4

LOCHER, BOB: "The Complete DX'er."  1st Edition, 1983.  Inscribed by the
author.  Good condition.  $3

KEARMAN, JIM:  "The DXCC Companion - How to Work Your First Hundred
Countries.  1st Edition, 1990.  ARRL publication.  Very good condition.  $2

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THE XTAL SET SOCIETY NEWSLETTER - VOLUME ONE (July 91-May 92).  The Crystal
Set Society, founded in 1991, is dedicated to once again building and
experimenting with radio electronics.  Very good condition.  $2

THE XTAL SET SOCIETY NEWSLETTER - VOLUME TWO (July 92-May 93).  The Crystal
Set Society, founded in 1991, is dedicated to once again building and
experimenting with radio electronics.  Very good condition.  $2

THE XTAL SET SOCIETY NEWSLETTER - VOLUME IV (Jan 94-Nov 94).  85 pages.  The
Crystal Set Society, founded in 1991, is dedicated to once again building
and experimenting with radio electronics.  Very good condition.  $3

THE XTAL SET SOCIETY NEWSLETTER - VOLUME V (Jan 95-Nov 95).  88 pages.  The
Crystal Set Society, founded in 1991, is dedicated to once again building
and experimenting with radio electronics.  Very good condition.  $3

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THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 1, 1985.  175 pages.  Very good
condition.  $5

THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 2, 1st Edition, 3rd Printing, 1992.
208 pages.  Very good condition.  $5

THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 3, 1st Edition, 1992.  235 pages.  Very
good condition.  $6

THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 4, 1st Edition, 1995.  204 pages.
Diskette included.  Very good condition.  $7

THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 5, 1st Edition, 1996.  200 pages.
Diskette included.  Very good condition.  $8

THE ARRL ANTENNA COMPENDIUM:  Volume 6, 1st Edition, 1999.  237 pages.
CD-ROM included.  Very good condition.  $12

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THE ARRL ANTENNA ANTHOLOGY:  The best of recent QST hf antenna articles and
theory presentations.  1st Edition, 1978.  149 pages.  Good condition.  $2

ARRL'S WIRE ANTENNA CLASSICS:  A collection of the best articles from ARRL
publications.  1st Edition, 1999.  Very good condition.  $7

MORE WIRE ANTENNA CLASSICS:  Volume 2.  1st Edition, 1st Printing, 1999.
More of the best articles from ARRL publications.  1st Edition, 1999.  Very
good condition.  $7

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THE ARRL OPERATING MANUAL:  1st Edition, 1980.  154 pages.  Good condition.
$2

THE ARRL OPERATING MANUAL:  3rd Edition, 1987.  Very good condition.  $4

THE ARRL OPERATING MANUAL:  5th Edition, 1995.  Very good condition.  $5

THE ARRL OPERATING MANUAL:  6th Edition, 1st Printing, 1997.  Very good
condition.  $6

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THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK:  14th Edition, 1982.  Good condition.  $3

THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK:  15th Edition, 1988.  Good condition. $4

THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK:  16th Edition, 2nd Printing, 1992.  Very good
condition.  $5

THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK:  17th Edition, 2nd Printing, 1994.  Software
included.  Brand new with unopened disc.  $6

THE ARRL ANTENNA BOOK:  18th Edition, 1st Printing, 1997.  Software
included.  In excellent condition with disc.  $8

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE - How to Identify It and Cure It.  2nd Edition,
1981.  ARRL publication.  Very good condition.  $2

VERTICAL ANTENNA CLASSICS - The Best Articles from ARRL Publications.  1st
Edition, 2nd Printing, 1977.  Brand new.  $5

THE ARRL'S FCC RULE BOOK:  12th Edition, 2000.  Good condition.  $4

UNDERSTANDING AMATEUR RADIO - Principles - Construction.  1st Edition, 1977.
ARRL publication.  223 pages.  Good condition.  $2

SINGLE SIDEBAND FOR THE RADIO AMATEUR:  5th Edition, 1970.  ARRL
Publication.  253 pages.  Good condition.  $2

A COURSE IN RADIO FUNDAMENTALS:  1st Edition, 1972.  ARRL Publication.  180
pages.  $2

ARRL ELECTRONICS DATA BOOK:  1st Edition, 2nd Printing, 1976.  128 pages.
Good condition. $2

THE POWER SUPPLY HANDBOOK:  1st Edition, 4th printing, 1979.  By the editors
of 73 Magazine.  420 pages.  Hardcover.  Excellent condition.  $5

ROHN HAM TOWER CATALOG:  1994.  Very good condition.  Full of technical
information on Rohn towers.  $2

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SHIPPING EXTRA:  $3.00 for first book, $2.00 for second book, and $1.00 per
book after that.

Mike, W4UM (ex-K4KUZ)  w4um at arrl.net
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