Re: [Amps] The genius of ham radio

["Roger (K8RI)" <k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>]

I have them back for quite a ways.  Even have a few contributions.  
Mainly I look for changes in construction articles and it's a good place 
to learn about new digital modes and equipment .  The books remain in 
good shape as I install them on my computers .  About the only time 
recent editions are opened are to remove the disk.  It's just so much 
easier to find information by typing a few words than leafing through 
the book.
There is usually very little change from year to year, but other than 
basic theory there is little in common between when I was first licensed 
in 61 and the current Hand Book.  At the current size, I think Hand Book 
is a misnomer, but it's a name everyone recognizes.
73

Roger (K8RI)


On 1/13/2015 8:09 AM, Fuqua, Bill L wrote:
>   My wife gives me a new handbook every Christmas.
> I suggest you take a look at the chapter on frequency  modulation just,
> as an example.
>    If you wish to discuss these issues email me directly.
> Also, being an engineering reference book now, I can't understand why
> I am paying for one every year. I don't do the same with any of my
> other engineering references. But, it has been a sort of tradition for me
> to try to collect every handbook.
> 73
> Bill wa4lav
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Amps [amps-bounces@contesting.com] on behalf of Jim Brown 
> [jim@audiosystemsgroup.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 1:53 AM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] The genius of ham radio
>
> On Mon,1/12/2015 6:56 PM, Fuqua, Bill L wrote:
> > I don't know the answer. Perhaps there is a way to get the ARRL back on track.
> > It takes someone in the upper ranks there who can see the Handbook for what it 
> > is
> > and get seek out the authors that can contribute to it and also start serious 
> > peer
> > review rather than mutual pats on each others backs.
> Perhaps you (and others) should read recent editions of the Handbook
> before criticizing it. I have, and I've also contributed stuff. I know
> both the prior editor, N6BV) (now retired) and the current one, Ward
> Silver, N0AX. Both are very sharp guys, and know their stuff cold. Ward
> consistently writes excellent stuff for QST -- indeed, it's almost the
> only thing in QST that doesn't make me cringe.
>
> Ward took over the Handbook about 4 years ago, and has been working hard
> at improving it. The latest version of the Antenna Book is is first, and
> he's hard at work on that too.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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