Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:40:49 -0700 (PDT), ams wrote:

Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

The list is by Alexander Shimansky UR5SAS.

I totalled the Amazon prices. $801.74. Amateur antenna design is
becoming a rich mans hobby. However, there is hope. When I look
under the "buying options" buttons, there are cheaper editions
available. I only have 3 of the 10 books listed. Sniff.



--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:40:49 -0700 (PDT), ams wrote:

Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

The list is by Alexander Shimansky UR5SAS.

I totalled the Amazon prices. $801.74. Amateur antenna design is
becoming a rich mans hobby. However, there is hope. When I look
under the "buying options" buttons, there are cheaper editions
available. I only have 3 of the 10 books listed. Sniff.

--
Jeff Liebermann


And I expect you're aware there's a thriving market in second-hand books via
companies such as Alibris, e.g.
http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?bi...l+applications.
That way you can gather what you need for much less money. I have purchased
books this way, stamped by parts of the US military, that are in fine
condition.

In another thread I've mentioned recently that the library of the IET
(formerly the IEE) in Savoy Place, London, is open to members of the public
free of charge to read all they have there, which is an impressive quantity
of material from throughout much of the history of radio. I daresay there
are equivalents in other countries.

Chris

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:02:55 +0100, "christofire"
wrote:

"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:40:49 -0700 (PDT), ams wrote:

Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

The list is by Alexander Shimansky UR5SAS.

I totalled the Amazon prices. $801.74. Amateur antenna design is
becoming a rich mans hobby. However, there is hope. When I look
under the "buying options" buttons, there are cheaper editions
available. I only have 3 of the 10 books listed. Sniff.

And I expect you're aware there's a thriving market in second-hand books via
companies such as Alibris,

Actually, I was not aware. If I needed a (used) book, I just ordered
it via Amazon. I haven't bought any paper books in several years
(bookshelf is full).

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?bi...l+applications.

I wish you hadn't done that. I just ordered a copy of Kraus (2nd
edition) for $25 and a 2nd copy of the ARRL Antenna Book for $19
(because it always seems to be out on loan). Sigh. I need to
practice resisting temptation. Internet shopping is far too easy.



--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:02:55 +0100, "christofire"
wrote:

"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
. ..
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:40:49 -0700 (PDT), ams wrote:

Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

The list is by Alexander Shimansky UR5SAS.

I totalled the Amazon prices. $801.74. Amateur antenna design is
becoming a rich mans hobby. However, there is hope. When I look
under the "buying options" buttons, there are cheaper editions
available. I only have 3 of the 10 books listed. Sniff.

And I expect you're aware there's a thriving market in second-hand books
via
companies such as Alibris,

Actually, I was not aware. If I needed a (used) book, I just ordered
it via Amazon. I haven't bought any paper books in several years
(bookshelf is full).

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?bi...l+applications.

I wish you hadn't done that. I just ordered a copy of Kraus (2nd
edition) for $25 and a 2nd copy of the ARRL Antenna Book for $19
(because it always seems to be out on loan). Sigh. I need to
practice resisting temptation. Internet shopping is far too easy.



--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558


You won't regret it!
Chris

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
. . .
I wish you hadn't done that. I just ordered a copy of Kraus (2nd
edition) for $25 and a 2nd copy of the ARRL Antenna Book for $19
(because it always seems to be out on loan). Sigh. I need to
practice resisting temptation. Internet shopping is far too easy.

Hah, be glad you don't live close to Powell's, which has a separate
technical bookstore. My wallet is always a lot thinner when I walk out
of there than when I walked in.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:22:56 -0700, Roy Lewallen
wrote:

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
. . .
I wish you hadn't done that. I just ordered a copy of Kraus (2nd
edition) for $25 and a 2nd copy of the ARRL Antenna Book for $19
(because it always seems to be out on loan). Sigh. I need to
practice resisting temptation. Internet shopping is far too easy.

Hah, be glad you don't live close to Powell's, which has a separate
technical bookstore. My wallet is always a lot thinner when I walk out
of there than when I walked in.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Many years ago, I used to make the pilgrimage to the Sunnyvale Fry's,
Ham Radio Outlet, various nearby surplus stores, and then Computer
Literacy Bookstore. After spending far too much money on books, I
started to avoid the bookstore. They solved the problem for me by
moving locations and finally closing in 2001.

A visit to San Francisco was not complete without dropping into
Stacey's bookstore on Market and Powell (after the one in Palo Alto
closed). However, the SF store closed earlier this year.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/07/BAFN154UV2.DTL

What's left are the big chains, online vendors, and some specialty
stores. I've never been to Portland, but if I find an excuse, I'll
certainly give Powell's a visit.

--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Roy Lewallen wrote:
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
. . .
I wish you hadn't done that. I just ordered a copy of Kraus (2nd
edition) for $25 and a 2nd copy of the ARRL Antenna Book for $19
(because it always seems to be out on loan). Sigh. I need to
practice resisting temptation. Internet shopping is far too easy.

Hah, be glad you don't live close to Powell's, which has a separate
technical bookstore. My wallet is always a lot thinner when I walk out
of there than when I walked in.


Even more expensive is to go into Powell's technical bookstore *with*
Roy Lewallen.



--

73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek

ams wrote:
Here's one person's opinion:
Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

My three favorites are there.
--
73, Cecil, IEEE, OOTC, http://www.w5dxp.com

In article
, ams
wrote:

Here's one person's opinion:

Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/BestAntennaBooks

The most comprehensive treatise on antennas, IMHO, is "Antenna Theory",
Parts I & II, by Collin and Zucker, McGraw-Hill. This two-book set is not
really intended for the hobbyist, however. The other great antenna books
in my office bookcase:

1. J.D. Kraus, "Antennas", McGraw-Hill

2. H. Jasik, "Antenna Engineering Handbook", MxGraw-Hill

3. E. Jordan & H. Balmain, "Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems",
Prentice-Hall

4. R.W.P. King & C. Harrison, "Antennas and Waves: A Modern Approach",
The M.I.T. Press

5. W. L. Weeks, "Antenna Engineering", McGraw-Hill

6. S. Schelkunoff & H.T. Friis, "Antennas Theory and Practice", J. W.
Wiley & Sons

7. V. Rumsey, "Frequency Independent Antennas", Academic Press

8. P.E. Law Jr., "Shipboard Antennas", Artech House (this book deals with
antennas used by the USN)

9. Various ARRL handbooks and compendia on antennas.


Many of these references go back a number of decades and I don't know if
they're still in print. Sincerely, and 73s from N4GGO,

John Wood (Code 5550) e-mail:
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375-5337