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Old September 24th 03, 08:38 AM
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Default Review: Amateur Radio Companion 3rd Edition

Review: Amateur Radio Companion 3rd Edition

The 3rd edition of the Amateur Radio Companion marks a "coming of age" of
this product. Not only does it have the favourite materials from the
previous editions, it has expanded on those and more!

"What is it?" you ask? It has to be the most complete reference created for
electronics and radio enthusiasts that I have seen.

It is not only a supportive educational product, but has enough information
packed into it that you can dispense with many of the heavy handbooks,
textbooks and teaching aids which take up your valuable shelf space. With
over 500MB and 600 pages written in an easy-to-read style and internet links
to help you along the way, it is a gem!

There is so much material on the CD that pages could be written just to
cover it all, so I will just summarize.

There is a huge amount of reference material - coaxial cable tables, copper
wire sizes, semiconductor datasheets, electronics component data and
commonly used formulas, as well as connectors, plugs and sockets and many
diagrams for easy identification.

A huge amount of software for electronics and radio enthusiasts - circuit
design, antennas, callsign lookup, radio modifications, morse code and
packet radio - and both MS-DOS / Windows and Linux are supported.

The entire website of Ron Bertrand's popular Radio and Electronics School
(www.radioelectronicschool.com) - all course readings and software, in fact
the entire site so you can browse the CD as if you were on the Internet and
at the site.

On top of all this there is a "from the ground up" look at other areas of
interest in radio both old and new: Slow scan TV (SSTV) and ATV (fast scan),
Internet Radio Linking (IRLP and EchoLink), a large and impressive section
on antennas and antenna design, and a catalog of world-wide frequency
allocations, repeater and beacon lists and more.

The CD is definitely not "bland". The interface is HTML driven which means
you browse the CD as if you were on the Internet, and if you have an
Internet connection there are links off the CD to other sites of interest to
all users.

It comes packaged in a slimline case which is both compact and sturdy -
ideal to take with you when travelling. It is a marvellous effort, and at
only $20 plus postage - don't let the price fool you into thinking it will
be anything but high quality - it is exceptional value-for-money.

To cap it all off, it is created and produced in Australia by someone who
knows something of what they are talking about in the shape of Michael Todd
VK6JMA. If you would like to find out more, visit the ARC website at
www.arcompanion.com or email Michael at and decide for
yourself if this product is for you.

Pass this review on to your friends and acquaintances, in fact anyone who
has an interest in radio or electronics. And don't forget to get a copy
yourself - you won't regret it!


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