I signed up at my ham club meeting to give a talk on "Radio Wave Propagation", since I'm a physics teacher. I'm only about 1/3 of the way through this book. This really must not have been reviewed by anyone with a science background. I am just worried about the rest of the book contents when I see such an incredibly simple science error as the protons in copper at the wrong number so early in the book. How can you possibly mess up 29 protons for copper and then the direction of an EM wave travel? But then the rest of the book appears to be pretty good. E x B with right hand rule points in the direction of propagation. But the wave is going the wrong direction. Ouch! Then on page 3-1 is a 3-D drawing of the E and B (H) fields of a propagating wave. A couple of VERY glaring errors started this book: page 1-2 stating copper had 39 protons. Quite unnecessary for the audience that should be choosing to read this book. For example, to discuss how protons are heavier than electrons, and thus the electrons doing the moving, an analogy of the Titanic and a lifeboat is done. I don't really need any humor or ultra-simplistic analogies if I choose to read a book with 'science' in the title. I thought there was too much of an attempt to keep the subject matter 'light' with sub-paragraphs using titles resembling the "xxx for Dummies" kind of books. ![]() I don't need equations, but I wanted strong science. I wanted to dive into the science of radio propagation. Polarization, Gain, and Other Antenna Matters It explains the phenomena we observe on the amateur bands and invites you to embark on the journey through the still-unknown radio propagation universe. This book covers topics ranging from theoretical exploration to practical application. Author Eric Nichols, KL7AJ, uses his lively, engaging approach to present the complex subject of radio propagation in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Propagation and Radio Science presents a comprehensive overview of one of the most fascinating and rewarding activities in Amateur Radio. Through scientific exploration and experimentation, we can improve our understanding of propagation and how it affects radio signals. While amateurs can maximize station performance and reliability with the right equipment, knowledge and skill, we cannot control propagation. There are countless ways for radio signals to travel from transmitter to receiver, and understanding how radio waves interact with their environment is an important factor in successful radio communications. ![]() Exploring the Magic of Wireless Communication
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