Bookbaby charged my card and then refused to ship to Russia.
What a shame!
73, Andy UA3AB
On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 10:29 PM, k1zm--- via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:
> Hi Gang
>
>
> I am pleased to be able to announce that the 2ND EDITION of Dxing on the
> Edge...the Thrill of 160M! is now available for purchase.
>
>
> While we had a great run with ARRL starting in 1998 (for which I am most
> grateful), this second edition has been self-published using BOOKBABY.com.
>
>
> Earlier this year some UK friends of mine asked me to put out an updated
> edition of the book and this summer I had the time to work with Tim Duffy
> of DXE and Jay Terleski of Array Solutions to do just that.
>
>
> The new book contains the original manuscript from 1998 but also includes
> new and updated material regarding current XMIT antenna solutions for
> Dx'ing and contesting on Topband. Additionally,, there is a chapter
> specifically dedicated to Rx antennas for those with smaller lots - as Rx
> on Topband is the thorniest problem to resolve if one is space limited as
> we all are well aware.
>
>
> Also included are current operating suggestions for snagging the rarest of
> the rare ones on 160m - which means using capabilities and techniques that
> did not exist in 1998.
>
>
> Gone unfortunately is the CD of "Memorable Moments on 160M" as technical
> limitations prevented inclusion of this in the revised addition.
>
>
> A couple of things I wish to make very clear:
>
>
> 1) I am not necessarily trying here to sell you another book....if you
> bought and enjoyed the first edition of my book, it is totally your call if
> you wish to purchase the second addition. Current successful 160M Dx'ers
> may already be well aware of the modern antenna choices for XMIT and RX
> that I talk about - so I am really aiming this book at amateurs who have
> always wanted to try 160M but have demeurred due to smallish properties or
> to those who would like to learn how to operate on 160M for the first time
> and need to know how to become successful on Topband.
>
>
> 2) I owe a huge debt of gratitude to K3LR and WX0B for providing
> information on their fine 160M products - including elevation plots and
> technical data on their products. I would never have been able to release
> this second edition without their input and cooperation - so thanks to them
> both! I should note also that I did not ask for nor receive any
> remuneration whatsoever for highlighting their fine products in the revised
> version. I simply consider both guys friends, who are reputable
> suppliers, who market great products and they service them well. It is
> that simple.....I buy and use their stuff myself - so I am 100% comfortable
> recommending what they sell to buyers of my book.
>
>
> 3) The price of the 2nd edition is $20.18 USD.
>
>
> 4) You may purchase it here:
>
>
> a) From DX Engineering - (it will soon be added to the DXE website in the
> books section)
>
>
> b) From Array Solutions - (it will soon be added to the Array Solutions
> website in the books section)
>
>
> c) Directly from the publisher Bookbaby - Here is the Internet Link:
>
>
> https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Dxing-On-the-Edge
>
>
> The ISBN number is: 9781483586458
>
>
> Thanks for taking the time to read this message. I do hope anyone who
> orders the new book finds it a useful addition to their 160M operating
> enjoyment going forward.
>
>
> 73 JEFF K1ZM/VY2ZM
>
>
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