The third edition of Antennas (recommended by Joel Kolstad) is certainly
mandatory for study. Note that a paperback edition exists that costs much
less than the hardback edition. The third edition is rather directed
towards specific antennas (or classes of antennas) with plenty of examples
and problems.

Do look for the first edition of Antennas by Professor Kraus (published
in 1950). In my prejudiced opinion, since I studied under Professor Kraus,
the first edition is a key text to antenna theory.

One should also have the ARRL's antenna book - relatively low cost and a
wealth of practical information.

Kraus third, an HP calculator, and diligent working of the examples in
the third edition will provide a real education about antennas and their
environment.

Go for it! 73 Mac N8TT

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J. Mc Laughlin; Michigan U.S.A.
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"Jayson Davis" wrote in message
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I'm looking for some recommendations on books about antennas and antenna
theory.

"Antennas" by Kraus & Marhefka:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...120836458/sr=8
-1/ref=pd_bbs_ur_1/103-0117018-4818221?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

It may well be the last edition given that Dr. Kraus died last year.

The usual "classics" also include Balanis's "Antenna Theory: Analysis and
Design" and Stutzman & Thiele's, "Antenna Theory and Design." IMO, Kraus
is a
better place to start in that the math is somewhat simpler and Kraus was a
very "applied" sort of guy.

---Joel Kolstad