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Contents

Preface

Acknowledg ments
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Tuned Radio-Frequency (TRF) Radios
Block Diagram of a TRF Radio

Circuit Description of a TRF Radio
Regenerative Radio
Block Diagram of a Regenerative Radio
Circuit Description of a Regenerative Radio

Reflex Radio
Block Diagram of a Reflex Radio
Circuit Description of a Reflex Radio
Superheterodyne Radio

Block Diagram of a Superheterodyne Radio
Circuit Description of a Superheterodyne Radio
Software-Defined Radio Front-End Circuits

Block Diagram of a Software-Defined Radio Front End
Description of Front-End Circuits for a Software-Defined Radio System
Comparison of the Types of Radios
CHAPTER 2 Calibration Tools and Generators for Testing
Alignment Tools

Test Generators
Inductance Meter
Capacitance Meter

Osci Iloscopes
Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Analyzers
Where to Buy the Tools and Test Equipment
CHAPTER 3 Components and Hacking/ Modifying :Parts for Radio Circuits

Antenna Coils
Variable Capacitors
Transistors
Earphones

Speakers
Passive Components
Vector and Perforated Boards
Hardware