Jordan Edward C. and other. Fundamentals of Radio

Jordan Edward C., Nelson Paul H., Osterbrock William C., Pumphrey Fred H., Smeby Lynne C., Everitt W.L. (ed.). — New York: Prentice-Hall Inc, 1943. — 400 p.The purpose of this volume is to present the basic material of radio required for all types of radio work, both civil and military. The authors have covered each topic in such a way ns to make cleur the functioning of a complete radio system, nncl they have also laid the foundation for a more advanced study of the subject. The reader need have only an elementary lmowledge of algebra, which is reviewed briefly in Chapt l . This chapter and the two following on direct and alternating current may be omitted if desired and used for later reference when the need arises. The remainder of the book has been written to give basic physical descriptions with a minimum of mathematics. Technical radio work may be divided into operation, maintenance, development, and manufacture. An individual can operate some machines without knowing how they work, but if he wishes to maintain them, he must know the fundamental principles on which their operation is based. In t he operation of the more complex radio systems, a knowledge of the equipment and the behavior of radio waves is essential in order to obtain the best results. A still greater understanding is needed on the part of the person who is to contribute to development itnd research.