This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types—including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary.
| Preface | ||
| About the author | ||
| Ch. 1 | The rules of the game | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | Spectra | 13 |
| Ch. 3 | How energy is coupled | 27 |
| Ch. 4 | Modulation: the intelligent message | 42 |
| Ch. 5 | How signals get there | 61 |
| Ch. 6 | How the bands are used | 78 |
| Ch. 7 | Radiating structures, aerials and antennas | 90 |
| Ch. 8 | An example of each type of aerial | 115 |
| Ch. 9 | Hearing the message | 132 |
| Ch. 10 | A visit to the zoo: electrons and other strange beasties | 147 |
| Ch. 11 | First in maintenance | 158 |
| Ch. 12 | The human factors | 174 |
| Appendix for Australian readers | 182 | |
| Glossary | 198 | |
| Index | 217 |
Overview
This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types—including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary.