Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement: A Technician's Handbook | 
 enlarge | Author: Joseph Carr
Publisher: Newnes
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 121634
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0750671610
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.384
EAN: 9780750671613
ASIN: 0750671610
Publication Date: October 1, 1999
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Product Description
The book will teach readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Practical Radio Frequency Test and Measurement teaches readers the basics of performing the tests and measurements used in radio-frequency systems installation, proof of performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Anyone interested in gaining more practical proficiency with RF, whether engineer, technician, amateur radio buff, or hobbyist, needs a copy of this book. Joseph J. Carr, himself an accomplished practitioner in this field, examines the instruments used in the various types of measurement before moving on to specific measurement methods.
Carr includes information on basic theories of RF measurement, as well as test equipment, test set-ups, test and measurement procedures, and interpretation of results.
Provides immediate applications for anyone who works in or is interested in RF technology
Suitable for beginners, intermediate-level users, and advanced users
Written by a prolific expert in the RF field
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Good Handbook, Light Design Info,, solid reference material December 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good GENERAL test guidance throughout, with handy formula to tie you back into the theory of what is actually happening. Although there are some of Joe Carr's books I don't like, this is one I definately do and highly recommend for anyone involved in the testing of RF devices, especially those which have to test and work with a diverse product set.
For more in depth circuit analysis, see Chris Bowicks "RF Circuit Design" or for more basic info, check out Jon Hagen's "RF Electronics". If you need PCB guidance, head over to Tim Williams "The Circuit Designers Companion" and if you need more magnetic or HAM type info definately get Jerry Sevicks "Transmission Line Transformers".
Best companion in a work bench as refence July 15, 2007
Provide you the basic measurement technique. Topics are discussed clearly and followed by block diagrams for easy understanding
Not quite what I was looking for, but still good January 12, 2007
This book is not exactly what I was looking for. I finished school a few months ago and needed a book as a quick reference to use various measuring equipment that I am not familiar with for my new job. However, it IS a good book with a lot of useful information in it. If you are in school or need to use formulas frequently, this book would be great for you!!
 Covers the basics of setup February 6, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Handy guide for thinking though testing procedures for RF devices. Gives an analytical walthough of a device. Covers a lot of the scenarios that often come up when checking out a device. Would have liked a few more details, but this book serves its purpose as a practical guide.
 Okay for the first draft! February 21, 2003
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I think it has the makings of a good handbook. However, I think the author should have had it reviewed by his RF colleagues. Being no RF expert, I was able to pick out several obvious mistakes. A few gems: Pg. 64, "Velocity factor (v) of 0.80, which means that the wave propagates along the line at 8 - 10 the speed of light". Pg 284, Hot S22 Methods, Lists all the S parameter formulas but leaves out S22.Several times in the book, Joseph Carr tries to point out the significance of the Third-order intercept point with variations of the same graph along with variations of the same description. I would rather have settled for one in depth explanation. By the way Joseph, just how do you come up with the straight-line equation for the 3rd Order Response? There were some good examples on plots using the Smith Charts. However, the graphs were barely legible.
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