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100 1 _aCollins, A. Frederick
_q(Archie Frederick),
_d1869-1952
245 1 4 _aThe Radio Amateur's Hand Book :
_bA Complete, Authentic and Informative Work on Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-19
508 _aProduced by Alan Millar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Radio Amateur's Handbook" by A. Frederick Collins is a practical guide on wireless telegraphy and telephony written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals interested in setting up their own radio communication systems, exploring the advancements and innovations in the wireless field at that time. The opening of the handbook begins with acknowledgments and a brief introduction to the history of wireless communication, highlighting key figures like William Marconi and A. Frederick Collins himself. Collins discusses the evolution of wireless technology, explaining the essential components of wireless systems, such as aerial wires, transmitters, and receivers. He outlines the significant distinctions between wireless telegraphy and telephony, preparing the beginner for the journey of understanding wireless communication methods and the equipment needed to get started in amateur radio activities. The content suggests that the book is both informative and instructional, aimed at enthusiasts eager to engage in this exciting technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRadio
653 _aTelegraph, Wireless
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6935
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