This popular book has now reached its 19th edition. As always, these books include hundreds of 'hints and kinks' from the pages of the ARRL magazine QST. Readers will find sections on batteries and power sources, software and computers, interference, restoration, and much more.
For decades, QST- 'Hints & Kinks' (now 'Hints & Hacks') has been one of the QST's most popular columns. This 19th edition gathers together some of the best projects and problem-solving tips, including articles covering, novel antennas and antenna improvements, a space blanket counterpoise for VHFUHF, a sink strainer radial ring, quick disconnects for window line, DIY coax weatherproofing, a mobile antenna carrying case and more than 80 other antenna projects and enhancements!
There are features on how to 'Spiff Up Your Shack' with a repeater power-failure alarm, a breath-activated key, a shack in a rack, corrosion control home remedies, an easy-to-make sound director and over 50 other improvements. ARRL Hints & Kinks for the Radio Amateur doesn't stop here as you will also find ideas on streamlining projects and station maintenance, including a soldering iron antioxidant, uses for hair dryers in the shack, rebuilding a broken wafer switch, a drill-chuck helping hand, an inexpensive SMT microscope and 40 other pointers.
This new 19th edition of ARRL Hints & Kinks for the Radio Amateur provides solutions to everyday problems, devised or discovered by your fellow radio amateurs and is also a thoroughly recommended read.
Size 184x229mm, 144 pages, ISBN: 9781625951977