The ARRL Handbook is the greatest applied electronics and communications reference of all time (first published in 1926)! The content of this 85th edition reflects the latest aspects of today’s Amateur Radio: fundamental electronics concepts, components and building blocks, analog and digital radio design, troubleshooting techniques, antennas and much more. Comb through its pages, and you will quickly see why generations of radio amateurs, engineers and technicians have relied on its thorough coverage of theory, references and practical projects.

This edition is bundled with The ARRL Handbook CD (version 11.0*); the complete and fully searchable book on CD-ROM, including all the text and illustrations, as well as PC board templates, additional software and other support files.

Entire sections of The Handbook were updated to reflect the most current state-of-the-art. Included are many practical construction projects and weekend builds: radios, antennas, amplifiers, test equipment, DSP, accessories and more. There is something inside for hams and experimenters of all skill levels.

About the 2008 Edition:
The 2008 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications uniquely serves both amateur experimenters and industry practitioners, emphasizing connections between basic theory and application. This 85th edition is both a useful introduction to radio communication and a source for answers to questions about every aspect of the state-of-the-art. Topics include Amateur Radio licensing requirements and operating activities, fundamental and advanced electronics and communications concepts, radio propagation and antenna theory, practical projects, repair techniques, references and much more.

The Handbook includes descriptions for new and emerging wireless technologies involving digital signal processing (DSP) innovations, and radio applications utilizing software and the internet. The book is filled with valuable references, practical examples and projects. CD-ROM Included. The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files.

CD-ROM Included
The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the fully searchable text and illustrations in the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and other support files.

2008 Revisions Include:

• New filter theory and design examples, including a HF/6 meter high-power low-pass filter project
• Revised and expanded RF safety content­including new insights into RF safety regulations and research
• New Projects:
• MKII updated universal QRP transmitter
• MicroR2 receiver and MicroT2 transmitter
• ID-O-Matic­10-minute ID timer for individual, repeater or beacon control
• Simple computer-to-transceiver serial port interface and USB interface
• Keying adapter to interface vintage radios with modern gear (CW keying or amplifier TR keying)
• …and MORE!

© 2008. Published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). Includes book and CD-ROM. Softcover: ARRL Order No. 1018 (ISBN 0-87259-101-8), Hardcover: ARRL Order No. 1026 (ISBN 0-87259-102-6)