Mike:
Click on the link to bookbaby below. Apparently it is available for
Kindle.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of W0MU
Mike Fatchett
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:37 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] FW: Topband: Dxing on the Edge...the Thrill of
160m! - SECOND EDITION is now available!
I wonder what it takes to put it on Kindle?
Any thoughts about doing this?
On 11/30/2016 7:20 PM, Gene Smar wrote:
> Topband aficionados:
>
> Having our moderator's kind permission, allow me to make this
> unsolicited recommendation of Jeff's book. It is filled with
> practical designs and Topband anecdotes. The very effective shunt-feed
> for my Trylon tower is based on one of the chapters in his first
> edition. In fact, I've put the second edition on my Christmas list
> for this year, mainly because I'd like to have 160M RX antenna ideas
> in one place. It's well worth the asking price.
>
> Happy holidays, all.
>
>
> 73 de
> Gene Smar AD3F
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> k1zm--- via Topband
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 4:29 PM
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Subject: Topband: Dxing on the Edge...the Thrill of 160m! - SECOND
> EDITION is now available!
>
> 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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