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I can hear clearly now
Clear, concise and accurate communication in aviation is key for safety!This is a good guide for private and commercial pilots on radio telephony and phrasiology.

Excellent service from Amazon; A MUST book for pilots
Thanks Amazon for a very very fast delivery of my books.Sincerely appreciate that because I need them for my class.

The book is great and would even be better if there'll be more exercises; i.e., ATC/pilot exchanges.

A must-have book for student pilots.

Thank you!

Pretty good, not awesome
This is a good book to read if you're a student pilot and need to become more comfortable with ATC communications.It served that purpose for me and was worth the money.

The do's and don't's of aviation radio communications
I am a ham radio operator and quite comfortable talking on the radio, yet I found this book to be a valuable resource in how to properly communicate with the tower and air traffic control.I would expect it to be that much more valuable to someone who is not familiar with radio procedures or to whom the prospect of keying a microphone and talking to someone is scary.It covers all the way from your first communication with Ground and then the Tower, to Flight Watch, Flight Service Stations, Class G through Class A airspace, and how to announce your intentions at an airport not serviced by a control tower -- and even airports serviced by a control tower at a different airport.I recommend this book to anyone considering flight training.

A Great Resource!
I am an aviation enthusiast with minimal flight communication training.This book is written using plain english to explain pilot to ATC communications.The maps, diagrams and illustrations are incredibly helpful as well. ... Read more

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Featuring the newest VFR -- as well as IFR -- regulations and procedures, this new edition includes the most current information needed to become proficient in the area of radio communications. ... Read more

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Radio communications
I fly in very busy airspace in NYC and I'm a big believer in radio communications and ATC where available.I've had mike fright for a long time finally resolving.Nothing beats actually doing it in real conditions.This book's ok - I'd never cared for it as much as others seem to although as I've learned more, I like it more.What I dislike is too much discussion of "poor examples" as all I really want to know is what I should do.The examples of poor technique I'm concerned sit in my mind and also take away from the time I should spend reading simply how to do it right.But that's me - your mileage may vary.Discussions of airspace are excellent.I'm finding the guides and examples really are pretty good and Illman seems quite well informed.I don't do it exactly like Illman but nor will you go wrong using his examples in the real world. You'll adjust to your style after some time listening to others and hopefully having mentors to fine tune you.For the price definitely worth it.Three years ago I'd have given it 3 stars but I'll up it to 4 now that I see he really knows what he's talking about.A bit of advice - learn how to orient yourself to position using your heading indicator.It takes practice as the mike fright and the mental/physical distractions make so many of us report wrong positions - dangerous and embarassing.But hey we've all (ok, I've) been there.

Great book!
This is definitely a good book for student pilots who are struggling in their RT skills.Most useful for those who have been doing solo and cross/country.

A great book but would be better if there are more sample ATC/pilot exchanges.

Informative easy to understand
contains all you need to know about aviation communication easy to understand and retain.

Really good book to get you ready to take on mic fright
This is an excellent book to familiarize yourself with air traffic control and tower talk.I'm a private pilot and I learned in a relatively low trafficked area in Maine.The Portland tower was nearby but I didn't take advantage of it too much.I read the book one summer while I was still a student pilot . . . when I went up with an instructor and we headed to a towered airport he was very impressed on how I knew how to call them up and respond to them, I understood the flow of frequency changes well, and understood all the instructions I received from ATC before he ever taught me any of that stuff.Even if you are already a pilot, but still avoid going to towered airports because you're afraid of getting embarassed you should most definitely get this book.
The actual examples he gives are right on the money.The good part is that he give you variations on how to say the same thing so in case you hear it differently from someone you'll be ready.I don't really have any complaints with this book that I can think of at the moment.It's helpful to VFR student, and actual pilots, it has realistic examples, good explanation of why things are the way they are with ATC, explains the ATC environment well.Get it!

Useful, but not written very well.
The book is useful, and it was badly needed when it was first published, but it was not written very well.For every paragraph of substantial or useful information, there is a page of repetition and imprecise fluff-- the book would have been twice as good had it been half as long.Again, the book is good and will not be a waste of money, but there are other pilot communication books out now that deserve a closer look.Don't assume that this book is better simply because it is longer. ... Read more

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The definitive guide for anybody interested in radio's technical foundations
I don't work in the radio industry although have had a life-long fascination with the topic. If you've ever wondered how radio works, and I mean truly works from a technical perspective, this book is required reading. It is simply massive in scope, covering topics such as electronic theory fundamentals, antenna design, electronic component design, and much, much, much more.

Apparently a new edition of this book is revised and released annually, and it shows. The quality of writing and attention to detail is obvious from the first page.

Highly recommended, and I'd imagine an indispensable resource for anybody interested in making a career or hobby out of radio.

2010 ARRL Handbook
This is the first edition I bought since the 1975 editon. It is a great update to that old one with the both of best worlds a CD edition for almost instant reference and a print edition for study.

Handbook reveiw
The purchase of the my ARRL 2010 Handbook which is known as the Amateur's bible of radio was one of my latest best book purchases and an update to the much earlier one that I possess. I recommend this book to anyone interested in radio or any of its related topics, I have also purchased the ARRL Antenna book from Amazon.

John WestonVK3NRW

Great Book
If you want to have the best reference on radio and communication technology this is the book for you and the ordering and delivering was very fast I received my book in no time

ARRL Handbook 2010
ARRL has done a good job on their latest handbook.I have already used it for two projects.Big help. ... Read more

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Reflector antennas are widely used in the microwave and millimeter wavelength domain. Radio astronomers have developed techniques of calibration of large antennas with radio astronomical methods. These have not been comprehensively described. This text aims to fill this gap. The Paraboloidal Reflector Antenna in Radio Astronomy and Communication: Theory and Practice takes a practical approach to the characterization of antennas. All calculations and results in the form of tables and figures have been made with Mathematica by Wolfram Research. The reader can use the procedures for the implementation of his/her own input data. The book should be of use to all who are involved in the design and calibration of large antennas, like ground station managers and engineers, practicing radio astronomers, and finally, graduate students in radio astronomy and communication technology.

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The Software Communications Architecture (SCA) establishes an implementation-independent framework for the development of Joint Tactical Radio System software configurable radios. It specifies the Operating Environment, services and interfaces that applications use.

Software Defined Radio: The Software Communications Architecture focuses on the issues and benefits associated with developing a radio system in compliance with the SCA specification. This book provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to building a SCA-compliant system taking the reader through the historical and conceptual background to help filling in the gaps between the intent of the SCA specification and the practice.

Key features:

• Presents a practical approach to the Software Communications Architecture
• Provides an example-oriented understanding of the usage of the SCA and thus allows the reader to extend the concepts and practice to more complicated multi-processor distributed environments.
• Covers the Operating Environment: a Core framework, CORBA middleware, POSIX operating systems and Domain profiles.
• Features an accompanying website with appendices, and links to further information on the SCA.

This invaluable reference will provide applications programmers, designers, professional researchers, wireless manufacturers and operators with an indispensable guide to the Software Communications Architecture. Advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students on mobile and wireless communications courses will also find this to be an excellent guide to the topic. ... Read more

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Simple and stright to the point
This book is just what the Product Description says it is. "32 script templates and accompanying instructions take the guesswork out of what to say to whom and when" As a Sport Pilot CFI only a few apply to what I teach. I would recomend this Pad to any new flight student.

Book??
This Item I would not call a book. It does have some good info, but it could be called a pamplet and a pad of forms. not what I expected at all. Charlie

Good experience
This product is same as described in purchase. Delivery was very quickly and good conditions. I recommend this product and provider. Sincerely. Jose Pena ... Read more

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This is a practical guide for writers, producers and others who use radio dramas as the vehicle to bring about behaviour change among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in the developing world.

Divided into three parts, the first argues for the power of radio to initiate change and stresses the need for careful planning of programmes; the second describes in detail the duties of the programme manager; while the third provides guidance and tips for script writers.

Esta de Fossard is Senior Communication Advisor and Professor at the Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs.

She previously taught at the universities of Southern California, Ohio and George Mason ... Read more

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Simply the standard reference book for any ham radio operator. ... Read more

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The best reference for Amateur Radio
If you want a bargain, only one reference for HAM Radio - this is it.changes a little each year and greatly every four or five years.Have bought a new edition every four to six years and never disappointed.

2007 ARRL Handbook
What can you say about ARRL handbooks?What you see is what you get.

I have the 1947 handbook, the 1977 handbook and figured I just had to have the 2007 handbook!

Now if only I could find a way to be around for the 2037 handbook :-(

A Nice Collection Of Information
If you've ever seen the ARRL handbook, the 2007 edition meets the standard.

I don't know when they added the CD Rom with the text of the book, but it is a nice additon.

AMATEUR RADIO MEMBERS MUST HAVE IT ONE...
If you're a member an amateur radio organization, this book is "has to have one"... Everything about radio and electronics simply explain in this book. Very good book.. ... Read more

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This book gives comprehensive and balanced coverage of the principles of cognitive radio communications, cognitive networks, and details of their implementation, including the latest developments in the standards and spectrum policy. Case studies, end-of-chapter questions, and descriptions of various platforms and test beds, together with sample code, give hands-on knowledge of how cognitive radio systems can be implemented in practice. Extensive treatment is given to several standards, including IEEE 802.22 for TV White Spaces and IEEE SCC41.

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This book is a complete guide to all forms of communication at sea. It examines the international marine use of cell phones, satellites, amateur radio, and email, cutting through the jargon and sales hype to enable readers to make the right choice for their needs. Comprehensive appendices on radio procedure, tables of radio frequencies and weather broadcast times provide invaluable reference information not available from any other single source. This book is an essential on-board reference for cruising sailors worldwide. ... Read more

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Cognitive radio is the exciting new paradigm for wireless communication. Devices and networks constantly interact in real-time, and adapt to environments, missions, and user actions in order to communicate more effectively, avoid or manage interference, mitigate stressing conditions, and save energy. This area is one of the most exciting emerging fields in communications technology, as well as a compelling application of information theory, decision theory, network science, and formal methods. Taking an integrated development approach, this cutting-edge book provides clear methods for performing quantitative analysis of cognitive radio techniques in a variety of environments. This detailed reference presents a quantitative structure that helps professionals determine the capability of cognitive radio to address a number of constraints of current radio design. Critical to understanding the operation of cognitive radio, the book develops an analytic model for a range of spectrum environments. Moreover, this unique resource offers unique insight into the application of dynamic spectrum access (DSA) to improve the performance of all classes of wireless devices. The book also represents an important shift in emphasis form the operation of individual communications links, to an examination of the aggregate capability of dense networks, and the fundamental difference between strategies that optimize link operation, as compared to aggregate performance. DVD Included! Contains six sample cognitive radio environments and closed form approximations of these environments in MATLAB file format, as well as full-color graphics for all figures. This enables practitioners to reproduce the analysis provided in the book, perform the exercises in each chapter, fully examine the graphic examples, and extend the work through independent investigation and research. ... Read more

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Using conversation analysis to explore the nature of argument, asymmetry, and power on talk radio, this book focuses on the interplay between the structures of talk in interaction and the structures of participation on talk radio. In the process, it demonstrates how conversation analysis may be used to account for power as a feature of institutional discourse.

To address a number of key issues in the study of institutional communication and conflict talk, a case study of a British talk radio show is presented, stimulating some penetrating questions:
* What is distinctive about interaction on talk radio?
* What is the basis of the communicative asymmetries between hosts and callers?
* How are their arguments constructed, and in what ways does the setting enable and constrain the production of conflict talk?

These questions are answered through the detailed study of conversational phenomena, informed by a critical concern for the relationship between talk and social structure.

This book will be of interest to a wide readership consisting of academics, advanced undergraduates, and postgraduate students in a range of courses in sociology, linguistics, media/communication/cultural studies, anthropology, and popular culture.
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The Complete "Tool Kit" for the Hottest Area in RF/Wireless Design!

Short-range wireless-communications over distances of less than 100 meters-is the most rapidly growing segment of RF/wireless engineering. Alan Bensky is an internationally recognized expert in short-range wireless, and this new edition of his bestselling book is completely revised to cover the latest developments in this fast moving field.

You'll find coverage of such cutting-edge topics as:

. architectural trends in RF/wireless integrated circuits

. compatibility and conflict issues between different short-range wireless systems

. "Zigbee" and related new IEEE standards for short-range communications

. latest U.S. and international regulatory standards for spread spectrum, ultra wideband, and other advanced communications techniques

Alan Bensky also thoroughly discusses the fundamentals of radio signal propagation, communications protocols and modulation methods, information theory, antennas and transmission lines, receivers, transmitters, radio system design, and how to successfully implement a short-range wireless system. All material has been carefully updated and revised to make it as technically up-to-the-minute as possible. The accompanying CD includes Mathcad worksheets to greatly simplify common design tasks and calculations.

You'll also find coverage of Bluetooth, "Wi-Fi" and related 802.11 variants, digital modulation methods, and other essential information for planning and designing short-range wireless hardware and networks.

This new edition will, like the first edition, be an invaluable reference for engineers and technical professionals who design, support, market, and maintain short-range wireless communications systems.

* No other book contains EVERYTHING pertaining to short-range wireless design.
* Covers all the hot topics like 802.11, Zigbee, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
* Valuable CD-Rom included that will simplify the design process. ... Read more

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Short-range Wireless Telecommunications
This is a good book to give you an overview of the topic, but do not expect any indepth coverage. There is also a demo version of Mathcad, useful with the worksheets provided.

A Great Introductory Text
I read the book from cover-to-cover and found it to be very well-written with a good assortment of pertinent topics. The field is so diverse that no single text of reasonable size could possibly hit on every aspect of wireless communication, but Mr. Bensky does an excellent job of presenting what would be of interest to the engineer either just out of college or switching focus into the realm of WLAN, Bluetooth, RFID, etc.

Beginning with the basics of transmission lines and the Smith Chart, the book progresses naturally through modulation techniques, transmitter and receiver fundamentals, and on through system design and regulatory requirements. This book is definitely one that a newbie would appreciate. Oh, and the CD with my book worked just fine (one reviewer claimed to have problems with it).

In my own effort at publishing the RF Cafe website, I seek out sources of information at all levels of complexity to provide accessible resources for visitors to the site. Mostly I focus on entry-level content for pages I create and provide hyperlinks to sites with all the in-depth material. The content of "Short-range Wireless Communication" represents precisely the type of content I would include on RF Cafe, so that explains why I think highly of the book ;-).

Short-range Wireless Communication
Its a good introduction into wireless communcation in general.It is the starting point of a more detailed investigation into 802.11.2 or 802.14.4.

First Edition SRWC Book
I found this book very useful and I often refer to it for reference purposes, however the mathcad worksheets on the CD were not correct. I obtained the correct updated worksheets and they work great. The worksheets are downloadable from the WEB Sitewww.shortrangewireless.net
Highly recommend this book, for people getting into low power radio.

Great Book For Engineers and Technicians
The CD for this version DOES work, the last version was published by a different publisher and didn't work but this one is great!This book covers the a-z's of the short range wireless communication. It starts out with coverage of the radio signal propagation, communications protocols and modulation methods, information theory, antennas and transmission lines, receivers, transmitters, radio system design, and; ends up with how to successfully implement a short-range wireless system - This book is an A++ ... Read more

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This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types--including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary. ... Read more

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lectro magnetic waves
this is a good book and is recommneded...as long as you understand that it is about radio WAVES!! not radios. i was very interested in the book, but kept looking for radio stuff! which is not there. the discussion of radio wave transmission,however is good. With this in mind,i recommend the book. Just read the title!

Awesome intro to theory behind RF!!
I'm just beginning to get into Amateur Radio (ie: Ham radio) to move my career more toward RF technology.This book really lays out the info very gently, doesn't try to impress you with huge words or complex theorems.For anyone trying to gain insight into RF, this is a GREAT starting point.But, if you're trying to get into Ham radio, get the test book first from the ARRL and pass the Technician's exam.After that, you can apply practically all the theory found in this book and expand your knowledge further through experience.

Perfect for Beginners & Non-techies
This book was definitely written for non-technical people.In order to enjoy this book, one does not have to have great knowledge in electronics and mathematics.As matter of fact, the author completely avoids using mathematical equations and replace it with very easy-to-follow graphs to explain the complex "Radiophysics".The author did a very good job of explaining difficult topics of "Radiophysics" using normal everyday language. An excellent starter book for anyone who is interested in learning how our modern communication works. I wish I had read this book before I started my college engineering courses.Concepts mentioned in this book can be a stepping stone for anyone(high school students, people in technical sales, non-technical managers, and even tax agents) who is considering a career in RF/wireless communication field.This book will definitely set you in the right path for an introductory communication class. ... Read more

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The second edition of Understanding Radio gives the reader a comprehensive look at radio ands its element. Andrew Criswell gives an extensive history of the medium, brought up to date for this edition, and explains how radio, perhaps more than television, has played such a crucial role in the development of popular culture.

The book also explores how the different genres of radio (news, drama, comedy, music) are programmed and processed in very different ways, and how those who listen to radio have important implications for audience studies. Included in the revised edition is an examination of the new ``talk-and-music'' format, and the changes in programming which have occured. ... Read more

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From the editors of the highly successful WCDMA for UMTS, this new book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies for WCDMA. The editors cover both HSDPA and HSUPA, including an in-depth description and explanation of 3GPP standards, and expected performance based on simulations and first measurements. The text also discusses the impact of HSDPA and HSUPA on network dimensioning, covers applications and end-to-end performance in detail, and includes a section on radio frequency requirements and terminal design considerations.

The most comprehensive and advanced guide to the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) technologies and standardisation, HSDPA/HSUPA for UMTS:

• Analyses the impact of HSDPA/HSUPA on network dimensioning, discussing co-existence with R99 (Release 99) and GPRS/EDGE (General Packet Radio Services/ Enhanced Data GSM Environment)
• Contains a section on applications and end-to-end (e2e) performance
• Includes a chapter on radio frequency (RF) requirements and terminal design considerations, covering different RF bands, multi-band HSDPA and multi-mode HSDPA+EDGE challenges, power consumption
• Provides numerous illustrations of 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) standards and performance

This title provides excellent coverage of the area for system, element and chip designers, network planners, technical mangers with vendors, operators and application developers. It is also ideal for postgraduates and researchers in related areas. ... Read more

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Good to understand HSPA
For everyone that have bought WCDMA for UMTS, this book is recomended for next reading.

This book cover advance understanding about next technolgy evolution, HSPA.

History about standardization in first chapter give a good information for depth knowledge about the story behind standard and next development.

I advice for everybody that work in Telecommunication, such as RF Engineer, RF Manager, Radio Technical Sales and Pre-Sales, System Engineer and Student to read this book.



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This up-to-date, comprehensive reference and planner's guide presents an in-depth description of automated HF communications, considers the many phenomena that affect HF radio, and offers penetrating insight into new and future HF engineering techniques. The authors draw upon years of experience to offer new approaches for establishing and maintaining an automated HF network, based on industry and governmental standards. Helpful chapter-end examples, numerous illustrations, and equations help to make this a practical, hands-on guide. ... Read more

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Advanced High Frequency Radio Communications - ALE
This is by far, one of the best books available that covers the
Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) protocol and other "leading-edge" developments of the integration of data communications and internet connectivity with HF radios and HF radio network design.

This book is densely-packed with technicial information that is useful to the communications hobbyist, and the professional who is involved with HF radio.

For any member of the Amateur Radio Community that may be interested in using ALE techniques in the Amateur Radio Service,
a user group has been formed at:

groups.yahoo.com/group/hflink

-- Patricia Gibbons/ WA6UBE ... Read more