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

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Looks like it is just available on paperback.


On 11/30/2016 7:56 PM, Gene Smar wrote:
> Mike:
>
>       Click on the link to bookbaby below.  Apparently it is available for
> Kindle.
>
>
> 73 de
> Gene Smar  AD3F
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of W0MU
> Mike Fatchett
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:37 PM
> To: towertalk at 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 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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