"Probably the best book on wire antennas ever"

Overview:
Based on the extremely popular Practical Wire Antennas by John Heys, G3BDQ this book is a hugely extended and fully revised for the 21st Century. Nearly doubling in size with even more designs this book this practical book holds many complete and easy to understand recipes for a wide range of wire antennas.

Practical Wire Antennas 2 contains just about every type of wire antenna imaginable including plenty of original designs that you simply won't find in other publications. You're sure to find one that is ideal for your own particular set of circumstances. Some will fit small urban gardens and others are best deployed by those lucky enough to have plenty of available space. Theory is kept to a minimum throughout the book, and only a few formulas are given where they are necessary to allow the reader to calculate the lengths of various antennas. Practical Wire Antennas 2 has chapters covering feed lines, dipoles, antennas with tuned feeders, loop antennas, end-fed wires, verticals and practical aspects of antenna work. The book also provides a wealth of information and 'know how' on the mechanics of antenna building and includes designs for ATUs for almost every type of antenna.

Practical Wire Antennas 2 provides a collection of antenna designs and ideas that will help capture the enjoyment of experimenting in the true spirit of amateur radio. This book will help improve any station and is a must have book for anyone interested in antenna construction.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Antenna Basics
Chapter 2: Feeders and Connectors
Chapter 3: The Dipole Antenna
Chapter 4: Tuned Feeder Antennas
Chapter 5: Loops and Other Closed Circuit Antennas
Chapter 6: End Fed Wires
Chapter 7: Vertical Antennas
Chapter 8: Antenna Matching Systems
Chapter 9: Practical Aspects

Published by the RSGB, 2005, 176 pages, 240 x 175mm, paperback ISBN: 1-905086-04-0