Book Recommendations

[Harlock]

What kind of book recommendations (preferably current publications 2010 - 2015) can you make for someone relatively new to HAM, who wants a reference book for basics as well as more advanced information?

I'm currently looking at a book called Amateur Radio Service: Part 97

Also, Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[chrissim]

I find the following to be pertinent and indispensable:

The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications
The ARRL Antenna Book
ON4UN's Low-Band DXing

The ARRL Operating Manual is handy as well.

If you're not already, you might want to consider becoming a member of the ARRL which will allow you to access members only content such as past and current QST articles which I find helpful for certain projects such as antenna building ideas. Becoming a member will also allow you to download their digital magazine (QST) as well as receiving it in the mail.

I find some are adamantly opposed to the ARRL. I find their services useful.

 

[N5TWB]

I find the following to be pertinent and indispensable:

The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications
The ARRL Antenna Book
ON4UN's Low-Band DXing

The ARRL Operating Manual is handy as well.

If you're not already, you might want to consider becoming a member of the ARRL which will allow you to access members only content such as past and current QST articles which I find helpful for certain projects such as antenna building ideas. Becoming a member will also allow you to download their digital magazine (QST) as well as receiving it in the mail.

I find some are adamantly opposed to the ARRL. I find their services useful.

Agree with all the above and would add that limiting yourself to the most recently published books will keep you away from some classics that have a depth of material that can expand your knowledge. In this category, consider the following:

Anything on antennas written by Bill Orr, W6SAI (SK) (multiple titles here)
Reflections: Transmission Lines and Antennas, M. Walter Maxwell

 

[N0IU]

The ARRL Operating Manual is handy as well.

Another vote for this one! If you ever get to the point in amateur radio where you are asking yourself, "Well now what do I do?", open this book!

 

[Harlock]

Thanks for the suggestions!