Explore the fundamentals and practice of radio communication in a comprehensive text developed for midshipmen.
This edition introduces electric and magnetic theory, circuit behavior, and the operation of transmitters, receivers, and detectors with clear, practical explanations.
Grounded in the core ideas of electron theory and electromagnetic waves, the book connects theory to real radio systems. It emphasizes how long ether waves are produced, guided, and received, and it lays out the practical steps a student or practitioner uses to design, tune, and operate radio equipment safely and effectively.
- Foundational concepts: electric and magnetic strains, conductors vs. insulators, and how charges move.
- How antennas and receivers interact, tune, and optimize signal strength for different wavelengths.
- Detector methods, heterodyne and autodyne reception, and the basics of regenerative amplification.
- Hands-on context for transmitters, receivers, and the standards and regulations that shape radio operations.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, applied grounding in radio theory and practice, especially those aiming to understand the engineering behind maritime communication systems.