From bob at k0nr.com  Fri Feb 27 21:21:21 2026
From: bob at k0nr.com (Bob Witte K0NR)
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:21:21 -0700
Subject: [HamTips] Just Published: Second Edition of VHF, Summits, and More
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I?m proud to announce that the Second Edition of my book /VHF, Summits, 
and More/ <https://amzn.to/3OLtymW> is now available. I?ve received tons 
of positive feedback on the first edition, published in 2019, and I 
decided it was time for an update. This new version is printed in color, 
which greatly enhances the photos and graphics.

This book is an easy-to-understand introduction to VHF/UHF ham radio 
with an emphasis on mountaintop VHF operation. I?ve enjoyed ham radio 
and writing about it ever since I received my first FCC license. 
Although I?ve used the ham bands from 160m to 3cm (10 GHz), I find the 
VHF and higher frequencies the most interesting. This is mainly because 
of the interplay between mountains, Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT), 
and VHF propagation. VHF has lots of spectrum, lots of modes, and lots 
of fun challenges.

For the second edition, I gave everything a fresh look. I updated every 
chapter and added 100 pages of new material. In Part I, the VHF tutorial 
section, I added new chapters to improve the treatment of basic VHF/UHF: 
Popular VHF/UHF Bands, Antennas, Coaxial Cables & Connectors, and WSJT-X 
Digital Modes. Part II covers topics that originated from my blog, often 
based on questions I hear from newer hams.? In Part III, which is 
focused on SOTA, I added several chapters on how to be successful doing 
VHF SOTA, and I added a few new trip reports. I also added some 
information on combined SOTA/POTA activations.

The book is available in two formats: a color print edition and a Kindle 
edition, both available from Amazon. The print version 
<https://amzn.to/3OLtymW> ships immediately; the Kindle version will 
follow shortly.

Order your copy now. Operators are standing by.
(Actually, just use the Amazon site <https://amzn.to/3OLtymW>.)

73 Bob K0NR

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Bob Witte K0NR
bob at k0nr.com
My website:www.k0nr.com
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