I have an engeneering course and i strugle with some. Where do antenna modeling programs come from, how do they work, what are their limitations, what is the state of the art. Of course, prudence dic tates that amateurs with pacemakers, who use. It is so powerful that sometimes provides access into information that we should not be able to get easily or for free. Rhombics and the angles between elements for given antenna length are also explained, as they have been extensively in many editions of the arrl antenna book. If the base of the antenna is not a solid, baremetal connection to the same ground conductor as the battery and station radio, run a separate lowimpedance ground conductor to it from the antenna this includes mobile antennas mounted on a removable towing bar. Overall this is a good reference book on ham radio antennas and theory. Cebik, w4rnl which was accessible online without any restriction.
Additional information on4uns lowband dxing 5th edition arrl antenna book special eznec v6 eznec manual qst articles ward silver w4rnl cebik articles online. While antenna designs havent changed much over the years, available materials and construction techniques have changed. Im not saying buy a new copy of the antenna book each time a new edition is released, but having a recent edition around might be more useful than one from 1020 years ago. There is an ebook version and supplemental content including utility programs expanded technical papers, in depth construction guides and referenced articles. These files are copywritten by the arrl and are public domain. It operates as a normal eznec demo program except when a specially signed eznec description file included on the. The ultimate reference for amateur radio antennas, transmission lines and propagation arrl antenna book. The w8jk antenna and collinear arrays are, of course, covered, illustrated with eznecgenerated radiation patterns. Full text of the arrl antenna book 21 st internet archive. This course is a good way to get started with antenna modeling. The arrl antenna book build one antenna, and youll quickly. Yag files can be converted using the msdos based scale.
Bundled with this book is a cdrom containing the arrl antenna book in its. These are downloadable open file and use the save button in pdf reader. A simple, effective wire antenna the nry for 80 through 10 meters. We will refer to it quite a few times over the next few discussions and the text. I had a hands off ementoreelmer for my session and should have asked to be reassigned. In this one book, you will find all of the information you need for complete antenna systems from planning, to design and construction. Steve stearns, k6oik arrl pacificon antenna seminar, san ramon, ca october 2022, 2017 antenna modeling for radio amateurs revised and expanded steve stearns, k6oik consulting engineer electromagnetic systems antennas and rf design technical fellow, ret. In this updated version of his popular 2016, and 2008 presentations, steve stearns, k6oik, addresses these topics. This book is bundled with a cdrom, which is packed antenna modeling software, including mmanagal, eznec, mininec pro and 4nec2. Nry a simple effective wire antenna for 80 through 10 meters. To do this, advertisers submit their antenna models for verification by the arrl laboratory staff. The ssb book was one i heard mentioned on an episode of the soldersmoke podcast.
Dipole antennas, antenna impedance, transmission lines, practical two element arrays, wideband and multiband antennas reflector antennas, yagis for hf and vhf, loop. American radio relay league is currently considered a single author. The arrl antenna book for radio communications is devoted entirely to that pioneering spirit. Master the basic techniques of constructing good antenna models using software not supplied. Antenna modeling for radio amateurs presented at arrl pacificon antenna seminar october 2022, 2017 steve stearns, k6oik abstract. The following material supports the book antenna modeling for beginners. Clerks in radio stores told me that this book was outselling other titles 2. Presented in this 24th edition of the antenna book is persistent pioneering development by radio amateurs, for radio amateurs. With this book, youll set up basic modeling software, evaluate and adjust predesigned models, and create. Basic antennas is a comprehensive introduction to antennasbasic concepts, practical designs, and details of easytobuild antennas. Antenna modeling for beginners american radio relay league. Arrl antenna modeling course book by american radio relay league. Antenna modeling used to be the domain of scientists and engineers with. Apr 16, 2010 the first one was a match inside a chapter of the arrl antenna modeling course book by l.
Youll find new and timetested antenna projects for radio communications across nearly any frequency, mode, and circumstance you can think of. I bought it and decided to use my raingutter antenna as a learning example. Arrl antenna modeling course paperback dec 31 2002. Arrl antenna modeling course online sv1djgs qrp and. I began with the arrl antenna book and the version of eznec than comes in the book. Uses two classes of functions, which may be the same or different. American radio relay league is composed of 17 names.
The hugely popular arrl antenna compendium series features practical ideas, tips and some of the best antenna projects from many wellknown authors and this new 8th edition is no exception. Introduction this book is based on a series of articles called up the coax written for the tarc news. Purpose of short course provide an introduction to microstrip antennas. The yw modeling program included on this books cdrom, the yw modeling program developed by dean straw, n6bv, is designed to evaluate monoband yagi antennas. Its primary purpose is to enable viewing and analysis of the example antennas included with the antenna book. Do not depend on the coax shield to provide the ground connection for the antenna. The arrl antenna modeling course, with 30 lessons and a large number of sample models in eznec and standard.
All the information you need to design your own complete antenna system. This book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in the arrl antenna book. Use the arrl antenna book to build hundreds of antenna designs. This book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in the arrl. Its arguably the best treatment of the subject in print.
While browsing in ham radio outlet a few days ago, i saw an arrl book antenna modeling for beginners. The arrl antenna book for radio communications is a single resource covering. However at least in this edition there are some glaring omissions. Modeling, a powerful tool in amateur radio, can help you design antennas and optimize their performance. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Antenna modeling files to be used with either nec4 or yagi optimizer modeling programs. This ability to charactersearch on a topic, as well as the bundled demo version of eznec antenna modeling software, makes it a really good bargain. American radio relay league books list of books by author. Eznec and eznecarrl are discussed in the antenna modeling chapter. A publication of the arrl certification and continuing education program arrl cce. A handson tutorial a modeling course by lb cebik, similar to antenna modeling for beginners but written assuming a higher level of background.
Eznec or 4nec2 are the most popular start with the best basic features, get fancy later try both with a basic model to see which you like. Arrl antenna modeling course book by american radio relay. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This course might be appropriate once the material in antenna modeling for beginners is understood.
It was with surprise and delight that i noted that clerks in one radio. The station ground system the arrl louisiana section. Cebik, 9780872598720, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy a cheap copy of arrl antenna modeling course book by american radio relay league. Antenna modeling for beginners is an introductory guide to using modeling software for designing and evaluating antennas. See all books authored by american radio relay league, including general class license manual with cdrom, and the arrl operating manual for radio amateurs arrl operating manual, and more on. Amazon price new from used from paperback, dec 31 2002. One person at the hamfest had a bunch of books he was selling including this arrl antenna modeling course book. It handles and indexes enormous amount of data at any given moment. Feb 11, 2018 while antenna designs havent changed much over the years, available materials and construction techniques have changed. American radio relay league is composed of 18 names. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. Managed to get to the hamfest for a little bit today. He also had an old copy of single sideband for the radio amateur that i picked up.
If you have only one source of technical information on antennas, make it the arrl antenna book. That got me thinking that this could actually work. But if you just want to make an antenna or two without understanding the physics you might find one of the excellent arrl antenna books a better choice. Nec format, is available directly from here as well and was based on the handson tutorial books shown at the top of this page. The course is not very expensive but to get the most benefit you need the full version of necwin plus or eznec. Using the new tlw software bundled with recent editions the arrl antenna book. Feb 28, 2009 this book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in the arrl antenna book. The arrl antenna book book with cdrom available worldwide october 20th. The success of the three previous editions of practical antenna handbook has been most gratifying. It contains supplementary information including references and tutorials. View antenna display, showing the wires making up the model of the fiveelement beam, with currents and 2d slice superimposed to show orientation. This is an intensive course and you need to be able to focus to get through it.
The author of the course cebik is wellknown to the amateur radio community and he is considered an expert. He told me that the reason why he selected my book over others was. Since the first edition in september 1939, radio amateurs and professional engineers have turned to the arrl antenna book as the source of current antenna theory and a wealth of practical howto construction projects. American radio relay league author of the arrl antenna book. Having a low swr is no more an indication of antenna system performance than a high swr is a guarantee of power being wasted. Im not saying buy a new copy of the antenna book each time a new edition is released, but having a recent edition around might be. It proved to be reading material for some online course which probably is not free itself. Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of amateur radio technologya single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. There are several yagi models included with the software.
This months meeting arrl antenna modeling course ec004. Arrl antenna book 23rd softcover edition the ultimate reference for antennas, transmission lines and propagation. Hall the arrl antenna book the american radio relay league inc. The first one was a match inside a chapter of the arrl antenna modeling course book by l. Rsgb publications an introduction to antenna modeling arrl. American radio relay league primary author only author division. Advisor roy w7el lewallens antenna modeling program, elnec, along with a copy of the arrl antenna book, and began to incubate the seeds of what would become my most enjoyable antenna project since i. Arrl antenna compendium volume 8 covers a complete range of topics including portable, directional and omnidirectional antennas for both hf and vhfuhf. They confirmed that the types of people who buy the book meet the profile above.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Antenna modeling for radio amateurs foothills amateur radio. It provides a detailed introduction to eznec, the most popular antenna modeling program used by radio amateurs today. Antenna book 23rd edition the arrl antenna book for radio communications has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. If you want to understand the theory behind antennas and are not scared off by maths then this is the book for you. I am continually amazed at the technological advances in ham radio in my 10 year absence. If the lab is able to verify that the model accurately represents. If you dont have this one on your shelf, you need to, simple as that. American radio relay league books list of books by. Jul 21, 2017 one person at the hamfest had a bunch of books he was selling including this arrl antenna modeling course book. I then purchased arrl antenna modeling for beginners by ward silver, n0ax. Mar 11, 2015 former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. Working with the existing models from the arrl and making the tweaks as to height and angles that would apply to my backyard, i began.