The Radio Amateur's Workshop

Make the Most of Your Home WorkshopAmateur Radio operators have a long tradition of going beyond operating, moving into technology development, home construction, and experimentation. Designing and building one s own station equipment can be rewarding, providing more in-depth knowledge and excitement. There are a number of ways to make good use of a properly equipped workshop for projects. We will explore many of the options radio experimenters choose to pursue.The Radio Amateur s Workshop is your guide to setting up and maintaining an efficient at-home laboratory and work station. It describes the tools you ll need for projects ranging from assembling electronic kits to building and testing antennas. Subsequent chapters look at a wide variety of workshop test equipment, including an explanation of how various instruments can be used to develop, fabricate, and evaluate projects. Become part of the do-it-yourself movement discover fun and creative ways to use radio technology at your workshop today.Why Do We Need a Workshop?, The Basic Workshop, Soldering The Connection Method of Choice, Other Connection Methods, Ratchet-Up for Antenna Projects, Basic Measurements for the Workshop, Advanced Measurement Systems and The Personal Computer in the Workshop and Laboratory.