[TowerTalk] FW: Topband: Dxing on the Edge...the Thrill of 160m! - SECOND EDITION is now available!

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

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 at contesting.com] On Behalf Of k1zm---
> via Topband
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 4:29 PM
> To: topband at 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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