There are countless ways for radio signals to travel from transmitter to receiver, and understanding how radio waves interact with their environment is an important factor in successful radio communications. While amateurs can maximize station performance and reliability with the right equipment, knowledge and skill, we cannot control propagation. Through scientific exploration and experimentation, we can improve our understanding of propagation and how it affects radio signals.

Propagation and Radio Science presents a comprehensive overview of one of the most fascinating and rewarding activities in Amateur Radio. Author Eric Nichols, KL7AJ, uses his lively, engaging approach to present the complex subject of radio propagation in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This book covers topics ranging from theoretical exploration to practical application. It explains the phenomena we observe on the amateur bands and invites you to embark on the journey through the still-unknown radio propagation universe.

Chapters include:

Matters About Matter



The Optical Factor



Polarization, Gain, and Other Antenna Matters



The Reflection Process



The Ground Wave



Demystifying the Ionosphere



The Anomalous Ionosphere



Magnetic Personality



Instrumentation and Interpretation



Free Electron Propagation



Neutral Propagation



Cheaper Than Dirt



Diversity Methods



WWV and Channel Probes



Software and Other Tools



Keeping Up with Kepler and Friends



Your Friend the S Meter



Loads of Modes



Sea Shanty



NVIS Modes and Methods



Unexplored Territory

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Product Details

Softcover: 256 pages

Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Copyright: First Edition, Second Printing (2015)

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-62595-027-7

Product Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.0 pound