[SCCC] Great Radio Operator Reference Manual by USMC - FREE !

[Dennis Vernacchia]

This information was posted on a Ham Radio message board and may be of
interest to those who enjoy the art of electronics:

The PDF version of the USMC Field Antenna Handbook is at URL:(
http://www.scribd.com/doc/299766/USMC-Field-Antenna-Handbook)
and also, the Marines Radio Operator's Handbook at URL: (
http://www.scribd.com/doc/12930898/Marines-Radio-Operators-Handbook).
Suggestion for active duty members: Do not be seen standing next to the guy
who is reading this when you are on a patrol; he and the platoon leader are
bullet magnets.

When these items printed they are cumbersome since they both are over 150
pages (single sided).

These items are available at the USMC publishing division.  They apparently
will be happy to send you copies.  There is no cost nor are there any
shipping charges.  The Marine Corps is doing its bit to support ham radio :)

Both the antenna manual and operating manual are excellent publications that
explain in comprehensible terms antenna and propagation theory along with
other topics of interest.
They would be an excellent addition to any library.
They do contain some topics specific to military operations but those are
interesting as well.  If you're interested in receiving these publications,
the contact info is below:


Nikki Jamison
Headquarters, United States Marine Corps Publishing & Logistics Management
Section (ARDE)
(703) 614-2580/DSN 224-2580 EXT 119
<nikenge.jamison at usmc.mil>

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Note: I received this from XE2/KB6OXX and have not verified if the books
will really be sent FREE of chatge..but why not,
they are printed with YOUR tax dollars !

Briefly scanning the books, thes would be excellent for a new ham that
can't afford a ARRL Handbook or as a refresher for thoise of us that think
we know it all ;-)

73, Dennis N6KI