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Book Review
By: John Wendt WA6BFH

Title:AntennasAuthor: John D. Kraus, Ph.D. W8JK
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Book Company
International Standard Book Number: (ISBN) 07-035410-3
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For those who follow the publications and releases on our web page or otherwise have interest in the avocation of Amateur Radio, you will note that this book, amongst other writings of John Kraus, is singularly and highly prized!

This book, Antennas by John Kraus represents most probably the highest level of rational thought and analysis as relate to the design and operating characteristics of radio antennas. The book is a college level text, and relies heavily on mathematical expression in the discussion of the contained antenna theory. It is the pinnacle reference text for anyone who would follow an interest in antenna design and performance. The book is always referenced within the discussion or bibliography of almost any author's dissertation on antennas. While the book is quite heavily weighted in mathematical analysis, it is not to weighty for even the neophyte Ham Radio operator, of any degree of experience, who has a good senior high school education. For those interested in antenna building and design, this book is a must for your technical library!



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