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Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement

A Technician's Handbook

  • 1st Edition - September 17, 1999
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Joseph Carr
  • Language: English

Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement will teach readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of perfor… Read more

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Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement will teach readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement teaches readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in gaining more practical proficiency with RF, whether engineer, technician, amateur radio buff, or hobbyist, needs a copy of this book. Joseph J. Carr, himself an accomplished practitioner in this field, examines the instruments used in the various types of measurement before moving on to specific measurement methods.

Carr includes information on basic theories of RF measurement, as well as test equipment, test set-ups, test and measurement procedures, and interpretation of results.

Key features

  • Provides immediate applications for anyone who works in or is interested in RF technology
  • Suitable for beginners, intermediate-level users, and advanced users
  • Written by a prolific expert in the RF field

Readership

RF hobbyists, amateur radio buffs, technicians who use or are thinking of using RF technology, and technicians and engineers interested in gaining more practical proficiency with RF

Table of contents

RF Electronic MeasurementsRF Components for Test and MeasurementThe Smith ChartSignal Sources and Signal GeneratorsSpectrum and Network AnalyzersRF Power MeasurementTime, Frequency and Period MeasurementsReceiver MeasurementsTransmitter Measurements (AM, SSB, FM, PM)RF Amplifier MeasurementsAntenna Pattern MeasurementAntenna and Transmission Line MeasurementsL-C MeasurementsTime Domain Reflectometry

Review quotes

"...should be included in every communications technician's essential library."—Mobile Radio Technology

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 8, 1999
  • Language: English

About the author

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Joseph Carr

Joe Carr devoted his life to furthering a wider understanding of electronics and spreading his passion for radio, becoming one of the USA’s best known technical authors with over 25 books and hundreds of magazine articles to his name. Newnes is proud to have published a number of his recent titles, including his last book, RF Components and Circuits.
Affiliations and expertise
US Defense Department

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