[Ham-Books] Extensive list of ham publications FS
Ken Simpson, W8EK
W8EK at speakeasy.net
Sat Dec 20 11:38:27 EST 2008
Ham Publications For Sale (Both Vintage and Modern):
I realize this is a long list; I have tried to group the books as much
as possible. All are in good condition or better.
Most are extremely nice, close to new condition.
The following books are often used as text books at the two year
community or technical college level. They are very complete and
detailed, but at a level that is not too difficult to understand.
Computers by Long and Long
Large book with about 750 pages. Answers to problems included. Like
new. $25
Assembling and Repairing Personal Computers by Beeson
About 400 pages of extensive, thorough information. Like new. $20
A Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC by Andrews
Sometimes used for A+ computer certification. About 750 pages, plus CD.
Like new. $20
Computer Repair Toolkit by Bigelow
Over 400 pages of information and diagnostic programs.
Like new, with CD. $20
ARRL Handbooks:
These are in the smaller format (6 1/2 by 9 1/2 inch size).
They include tube charts and ads for vintage equipment,
which are not in the newer handbooks.
1977 - 54th edition - Good condition $10
More modern, larger 8 1/2 by 11 inch format:
1981 - 58th edition - Nice shape $13
1982 - 59th edition - Good condition $11
1985 - 62nd edition - Like new $17
2006 - 83rd edition - with CD, like new $35
Books about Operating an Amateur Radio Station:
RSGB "Amateur Radio Operating Manual"
1982 - 2nd edition $8
ARRL "Radio Amateurs Operating Manual"
1985 - 2nd edition $8
2000 - 7th edition - Inch thick with "Ham Desktop
.....Reference" included - Like New - $18
ARRL "Operating an Amateur Radio Station"
1976 - 57th edition $3
1983 - 61st edition $3
1984 - 62nd edition $3
1989 - 63rd edition $4
ARRL "Public Service Communications Manual"
1985 - 9th edition - $3
No date listed, but appears to be about 1990-1992 $3
ARRL "Specialized Communications Techniques for the Radio Amateur" -
1975 - First Edition $7
ARRL Amateur Radio Field Resources Directory
1986-87 - First Edition - About an inch thick - $5
Ham Price Guide - 2nd Edition
Lists prices of used ham gear - $5
Radio Amateur's World Atlas
Published in Germany - $8
ARRL DXCC Countries List
Sept 1997 - marks in it - $2
FCC Interference Handbook
Published by the FCC - 1986 edition - $3
ARRL "FCC Rulebook"
Eighth Edition - 1989 - $4
As above, but "Newly Revised to include Codeless .....Technician" -
1989, updated to 1991 - Like New - $6
W5YI "Rules and Regulations - Part 97 Amateur Radio Service"
1993 - Fourth Edition - $3
2002 - 17th Revised Edition - $4
Tab Books: "Oscar: The Ham Radio Satellites" by Dave Ingram, K4TWJ -
1979 - First Edition Hardback - Like new - $15
ARRL "Weather Satellite Handbook"
1990 - 4th edition - like new - $10
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual - Technician Level
This is the book you need to get your first license, or to get someone
started in ham radio. It is used by most of the Tech licensing classes.
To the best of my knowledge, this is current material.
Like new for $18
General Class License Manual by Gordon West, WB6NOA
Second Edition - Like New - $3
Fifth Edition - Like new - $5
Upgrade to General Class by Don Stoner, W6TNS
1992 - $4
Advanced Class License Manual by Gordon West, WB6NOA
"New Edition" - Second Edition - 1995 - $4
Ameco "Mastering the Morse Code" by Martin Schwartz
First Edition - 1957 - $8
Ameco "Novice License Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
By Martin Schwartz - 1984 - like new - $4
Ameco "Amateur Radio Novice Class Theory Course"
By Martin Schwartz. Far more in depth than the test manual.
First Edition - 1978 - $5
Ameco "Complete Technician Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
By Martin Schwartz - 1992 - $3
Ameco "General Class Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
By Martin Schwartz - 1984 - Like new - $4
As above, but includes 1988 questions and answers - $4
Ameco "Advanced Class Radio Amateur License Guide"
By Martin Schwartz - First Edition - 1981 - like new - $5
Ameco "Advanced Class Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
By Martin Schwartz - Copyright 1987, with added 1991 material
First Edition - Like New - $6
Vintage ARRL Licensing material:
ARRL License Manuals - $3 each
1977 - 76th edition - All classes
1979 - 77th edition - All classes
1984 - 79th edition - All classes
1984 - 80th edition - All classes
Technician Class - 1989 - First edition
General Class - 1989 - First edition
.........1997 - Second Edition
Advanced Class - 1985 - First edition
.........1990 - Third Edition
Extra Class - 1988 - Third edition
Tune in the World with Amateur Radio
1976 - First Edition - $3
Now You're Talking
1993 - 2nd edition - $10
Sam, Tab Publishing, and Hayden Vintage Licensing material:
General Class Amateur License Study Guide
By Phil Anderson, W0XI; published by Sams
First Edition - 1979 - $3
Amateur Radio General Class License Study Guide
By Jim Kyle and Ken Sessions; Tab Publishing
1975 - 2nd edition - $3
Amateur Radio Advanced Class License Study Guide
By Jim Kyle and Ken Sessions; Tab Publishing
1975 - 2nd edition - $3
Hayden "Radio Operator's License Q & A Manual" by Kaufman
For commercial tests - Eighth Edition - 1976
About 1 1/2 inches thick - $5
Sams Photofact "Master Index"
Lists what is in the various Sam's Photofacts as of
Aug 1960 - Good condition - $8
"Basic Technology for the Amateur Radio Enthusiast"
By Alpha Delta Communications, Don Tyrrell, W8AD - $5
"Installing your Own Telephones"
By Radio Shack - 3rd edition - 1989 - $3
Repeater Directories - $3 each
1982-83
1983-84
1987-88
1989-90
2000-01
US Repeater MapBook
Includes Repeater Directory, with maps showing their location
For US, Canada, and Mexico - Sixth Edition - $5
Hallicrafters manual for sale:
Hallicrafters S-20 R Receiver Manual
Included is the W7FG reprint, in a binder, along with two modifications
that this silent key performed on his S-20 R. One mod is for a BFO, and
the second is for an S meter. Other notes are included in the binder.
This is a W7FG reprint of the original manual. As you likely know, W7FG
reprints are extremely good quality. $14
Gonset ORIGINAL manuals
Gonset Noise Clipper Model C
Actually, this is only two sheets of paper, but it is the manual for the
noise clipper.
This one has a couple marks in one corner, plus the paper has yellowed
somewhat. $4
ORIGINAL Operating Manuals for Kenwood Rigs:
All manuals are original, in very nice condition, for Kenwood radios.
They are originals and not copies.
All are operating manuals, and not service manuals.
Operating manual for TH-21 A / AT HT for 2 meters $8
Operating manual for TH-41A/BT/E, TH-31A/BT, TH-21A/BT/E
HTs for 440 MHz, 220 MHz and 2 meters $10
Operating manual for TM-221/421 2 m mobile $15
Operating manual for TM-231 / 331 / 431 / 531 mobile FM
transceivers for 2 meters, 220 MHz, 440 MHz, and 1200 MHz. $12
Operating manual for TR-2200, 2 meter "portable"
This is very similar to the Drake TR-22. $15
Operating manual for TR-2400, 2 meter HT $12
Operating manual for TR-2500, 2 meter HT $14
Operating manual for TR-2600, 2 meter HT $12
Operating manual for TW-4000 dual bander $15
ORIGINAL Heath manuals. These are the manuals
only. They are all originals, and not copies, and all are
close to new condition.
Heath CO-1 Code Practice Oscillator
1959, Extremely nice, with NO check marks
Pictorials included $6
HM-2102 VHF Wattmeter 1972
Very nice condition. No check marks.
Schematic is part of book. $15
GD-600 Photoelectric Light Switch
Schematic is part of book $5
HD-1234 Coax Switch
1973, Four Position Coax Switch
Like new, no check marks $7
HD-1426 Relative Field Strength Meter
1977, Excellent $6
HN-31A "Cantenna" Dummy Load
1982 for the "A" model, no check marks $7
HW-2021 Assembly manual - 1975
2 meter hand held transceiver
No check marks $9
IM-5284 Multimeter
Large schematic only $3
Heath "Kit Builders Guide"
included with many Heath kits. $3
These are original manuals only.
The following Texas Instrument Data Books are available.
All are in very nice, close to new, condition, with very
little use.
Analog Applications Journal - $2 each
August 1999
Nov 1999
Feb 2000
May 2000
August 2000
Nov 2000
AHC/AHCT Designer's Guide - June 1999 $2
Mixed-Signal and Analog Products Designer's Guide
And Reference w/CD - January 1999 $4
Analog and Mixed Signal Products Designer's Guide
And Reference - August 1999 $3
Analog/Mixed-Signal Products Designer's Guide
With CD - February 2000 $5
Logic Selection Guide - August 1998 $4
BiCMOS Bus Logic Interface - 1988 $2
Prices do not include shipping from Florida.
Thanks.
73,
Ken, W8EK
Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at speakeasy.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone (352) 732-8400
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