Radio technology Books

"Thermionic Tubes in Radio Telegraphy and Telephony" explores the use of thermionic tubes in early radio technology. Authored by John Scott-Taggart, this book delves into the principles and applications of vacuum tubes in both radio telegraphy and...

Personal and Wireless Communications: Digital Technology and Standards is devoted to providing a concise explanation of the newly emerging wireless access standards for Personal Communications Services (PCS). PCS is a new...

Radio science is defined as the study of range and travel of radio waves in various environments. This book on radio science discusses the new scientific procedures that employ radio sciences and the different technologies that are developed for its...

The inadequate use of wireless spectrum resources has recently motivated researchers and practitioners to look for new ways to improve resource efficiency. As a result, new cognitive radio technologies have been proposed as an effective solution. Sensing...

With the growing popularity of wireless networks in recent years, the need to increase network capacity and efficiency has become more prominent in society. This has led to the development and implementation of heterogeneous networks. Resource Allocation...

Space-Time Processing for CDMA Mobile Communications is one of the first books to: bring together spatial/temporal channel models and analytic performance evaluation techniques; establish a link between smart antenna...

This text describes the design and theory of continuous-time sigma-delta modulators for analogue-to-digital conversion in radio receivers. The book's main focus is on dynamic range, linearity and power efficiency aspects of...

This broadly applicable book introduces radio system planning, emphasizing theoretical and practical details for the planning of GSM, GPRS and UMTS mobile networks. It explains the key planning parameters for these systems and...

"The Radio Engineer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Reference Guide" is a definitive and indispensable resource that encapsulates the depth and breadth of knowledge essential for professionals, enthusiasts, and students in the field of radio engineering...

In the first quarter of 2009, there were more than 4 billion subscribers to cellular phone services in the world and this number is constantly growing. With this in mind it should be clear that use of mobile communication has already become both...

The researches in radio science and electromagnetics have fuelled the advancement in sectors like defense, high speed electronics, etc. This book provides comprehensive knowledge into the field of radio science and electromagnetics. Most of the topics...

With more and more wireless devices comes more interference, this book shows engineers how to locate, reduce and eliminate the source!

Radiowave Propagation in Communications was written with two basic objec­ tives: (l) to present an up-to-date review of the major radiowave propagation phenomena which hinder reliable space communications, and (2) to describe...

Ulrich Türke introduces innovative models and algorithms for the evaluation of WCDMA/UMTS network performance. He establishes an advanced snapshot analysis method which allows the efficient and accurate analysis of large radio...

The Technical Handbook for Radio Monitoring HF is aimed to shortwave listeners, who are interested in digital signals. On over 350 pages with many figures and tables most digital waveforms are described. The book shall help shortwave listener to identify...

The soothing sound of a wind chime, the calming tones of music during a massage or the exotic vibrations of a singing bowl are all sounds that can have healing properties. Learn more about the power of sound therapy for health, healing, and overall...

The idea for this book originated from a Special Session on Circuits and Systems for Future Generations of Wireless Communications that was presented at the 2005 InternationalSymposiumon Circuits and Systems, which was then...

This volume is based on lectures and discussions presented at a NATO Advanced Study Institute on ELF and VLF Radio Wave Propagation, which was held in Norway April 1974. The study of propagation of electromagnetic waves with...

This book describes the basic theory of microwave resonators and filters, and practical design methods for wireless communication equipment. The microwave resonators and filters described provide a basis for building more...

Next-generation mobile communications are likely to employ different techniques and standards. The implementation in software of as many receiver functionalities as possible appears to be the most effective solution for coping...

Design and Control of RF Power Amplifiers investigates various architectures and concepts for the design and control of radio-frequency (RF) power amplifiers. This book covers merits and challenges of integrating RF power...

This comprehensive treatment of the challenges in low-power RF CMOS design deals with the design and implementation of low- power wireless transceivers in a standard digital CMOS process. It addresses trade-offs and techniques...

This volume reviews approaches to and topologies of Ku-band transmitters. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of these transmitters along with critical design criteria necessary to enhance system performance. Readers...

Radio Resource Management in Cellular Systems is the first book to address the critical issue of radio resource management in emerging (i.e., third generation and beyond) wireless systems. This book presents novel approaches...

As wireless services rapidly expand, the inefficient use of limited spectrum resources poses a critical challenge. The conventional approach to spectrum allocation, based on fixed assignments, could be more effective in meeting the escalating demand for...

This book investigates the most advanced theories and methodologies of array beamforming, with a focus on antenna array enabled wireless communication technology.Combining with the current development needs and trends of wireless communication technology...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the technology architecture, physical facility changes and - most importantly - the new media management workflows and business processes to support the entire lifecycle of the IP broadcast facility...

In November 1897, a twenty-three year old Italian inventor visited the Royal Needles Hotel that overlooked Alum Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Wight. The young Guglielmo Marconi's proposal to rent rooms to perform his 'experiments' over the...

Radio's Digital Dilemma is the first comprehensive analysis of the United States' digital radio transition, chronicling the technological and policy development of the HD Radio broadcast standard. A story laced with anxiety, ignorance, and hubris, the...

This book relates the history of the BBC in Aberdeen from its inception in 1923 right up to the present day. This book contains fascinating information about the origin of 'Station 2BD' in Belmont Street. There are interesting profiles of the people and...

"The Art of Listening to AM Radio: Techniques for Improving Reception" is an indispensable guide for both novice and seasoned AM radio enthusiasts seeking to enhance their listening experience. Written by an expert in the field, this comprehensive book...

At present, the expansion of tetherless communications is a technological trend surpassed perhaps only by the explosive growth of the Internet. Wireless systems are being deployed today mainly for telephony, satisfying the ind-...

The growth of telecommunications has been largely based on mobile and data services in the past 10 years and the growth will continue. For instance, it is forecasted that after 2005 the mobile traffic turnover in Europe will...

In this sweeping history, author Spurgeon G. Roscoe takes a look at the world of amateur radio in North America and the special role the Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC), of which he is a member, played in it, from the time of the World Wars all the way...

This book charts the struggle to achieve a national radio broadcasting service in Britain after World War 1. It starts with young wireless engineers struggling to develop radio systems capable of transmitting speech to aircraft during the war. It then...

Stealth technology is a crucial pre-requisite in the combat zone, where swiftness, surprise and initiative are the decisive elements for survivability. The supreme goal here is to reduce the visibility of military vehicles by shaping, application of...

The International Code of Signals is an international system of signals and codes for use by vessels to communicate important messages regarding safety of navigation and related matters. The code covers visual, sound, and radio communications.

Now in its tenth edition, the Audio Production Worktext offers a comprehensive introduction to audio production in radio, television, and film. This hands-on, student-friendly text demonstrates how to navigate modern radio production studios and utilize...

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code...

Low-Power CMOS Wireless Communications: A Wideband CDMA System Design focuses on the issues behind the development of a high-bandwidth, silicon complementary metal-oxide silicon (CMOS) low-power transceiver system for mobile...

CDMA Techniques for Third Generation Mobile Systems presents advanced techniques for analyzing and developing third generation mobile telecommunication systems. Coverage includes analysis of CDMA-based systems, multi-user...