2007For Radio Communications

The ARRLHandbook

Eighty-Fourth Edition

Published by:ARRL—the national association

for Amateur RadioNewington, CT 06111 USA

EditorMark J. Wilson, K1RO

Contributing EditorsSteven R. Ford, WB8IMYPaul L. Rinaldo, W4RI

Editorial AssistantMaty Weinberg, KB1EIB

Technical ConsultantsMichael E. Gruber, W1MGEdward F. Hare, Jr., W1RFIZachary H.J. Lau, W1VTMichael D. Tracy, KC1SX

Cover DesignSue FaganBob Inderbitzen, NQ1R

ProductionMichelle Bloom, WB1ENTJodi Morin, KA1JPADavid F. Pingree, N1NAS

CD-ROM ProductionMichelle Bloom, WB1ENTHugh Brower, KB1NFI

ProofreaderKathy Ford

Additional Contributors to the2007 EditionDavid Benson, K1SWLStu Cohen, N1SCLarry Coyle, K1QWPaul Danzer, N1IIJohn C. Hennessee, N1KB (SK)Tom O’Hara, W6ORGRoger Hayward, KA7EXMBill Kelsey, N8ETDan Kemppainen, N8XJKCarl Luetzelschwab, K9LABill Smith, KO4NRJohn Stanley, K4ERORichard Stroud, W9SRJim Tonne, WB6BLDEdward Wetherhold, W3NQN

Cover Info:Everyone loves a useful weekend project, and Dave

Benson, K1SWL, has a knack for coming up with simple andelegant designs. Shown on the front cover is the latest incar-nation of the HiMite, a simple CW transceiver that you canbuild for one of several bands. Details are in Chapter 15.

Shown at the top of the back cover is a project that solvesan age-old problem. In Chapter 19, Bill Smith, KO4NR,describes a remote antenna switch that can feed up to sixantennas with a single feed line. Crank up your solderingiron!

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ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents

ForewordAmateur’s CodeSchematic Symbols

Chapter 1 — What is Amateur (Ham) Radio?Hobby of Diversities .............................................................................. 1.2Your License .......................................................................................... 1.3US Amateur Bands ................................................................................ 1.4Ham Radio Action ................................................................................. 1.5Getting Started ....................................................................................... 1.7Governing Regulations ........................................................................ 1.11Resources ............................................................................................. 1.15Glossary ................................................................................................ 1.16

Chapter 2 — Activities in Amateur RadioAwards ................................................................................................... 2.1Contests .................................................................................................. 2.2Nets ......................................................................................................... 2.3Amateur Radio Education ..................................................................... 2.4Emergency Communications ................................................................ 2.5Specialized Communications ................................................................ 2.6Vintage Radio ...................................................................................... 2.11

Chapter 3 — SafetyAntenna and Tower Safety .................................................................... 3.1Electrical Wiring Around the Shack ..................................................... 3.3Lightning/Transient Protection ............................................................. 3.5Grounds .................................................................................................. 3.7Project: An Earth-Continuity Tester .................................................... 3.9Station Power ....................................................................................... 3.11FCC RF-Exposure Regulations ........................................................... 3.12Safe Homebrewing .............................................................................. 3.14RF Radiation and EMF Safety ............................................................ 3.15Other Hazards in the Ham Shack ........................................................ 3.19

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Chapter 4 — Electrical FundamentalsDC Circuits and Resistance ................................................................... 4.1Series and Parallel Resistances ............................................................. 4.3Power and Energy .................................................................................. 4.6Circuits and Components ...................................................................... 4.8AC Theory and Reactance .................................................................. 4.11Capacitance and Capacitors ................................................................ 4.18Inductance and Inductors .................................................................... 4.25Quality Factor (Q) of Components ..................................................... 4.32Calculating Practical Inductors ........................................................... 4.32Ohm’s Law for Reactance ................................................................... 4.37Impedance ............................................................................................ 4.42Resonant Circuits ................................................................................. 4.47Transformers ........................................................................................ 4.54

Chapter 5 — Electrical Signals and ComponentsAnalog Glossary..................................................................................... 5.1Analog Signal Processing ...................................................................... 5.2Analog Devices ...................................................................................... 5.6Practical Semiconductors .................................................................... 5.17Transistor Amplifier Design................................................................ 5.26Digital Fundamentals .......................................................................... 5.38Number Systems .................................................................................. 5.39Physical Rep. of Binary States ............................................................ 5.41Combinational Logic ........................................................................... 5.42Sequential Logic .................................................................................. 5.45Digital Integrated Circuits ................................................................... 5.51Computer Hardware ............................................................................ 5.58

Chapter 6 — Real-World Component CharacteristicsLumped vs Distributed Elements .......................................................... 6.1Low-Frequency Component Models..................................................... 6.2Components at RF ............................................................................... 6.10Thermal Considerations ...................................................................... 6.16The Thermistor in Homebrew Projects ............................................... 6.20Low-Frequency Transistor Models ..................................................... 6.23

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Chapter 7 — Component Data and ReferencesComponent Values ................................................................................ 7.1Component Markings ............................................................................ 7.1Inductors and Core Materials ................................................................ 7.5Other Sources of Component Data ..................................................... 7.11Semiconductors .................................................................................... 7.15Integrated Circuits ............................................................................... 7.28Vacuum Tubes ..................................................................................... 7.32Other ..................................................................................................... 7.36References ............................................................................................ 7.38General/Electronics/Computers .......................................................... 7.38Components/Equipment ...................................................................... 7.45Antennas/Transmission Lines ............................................................. 7.46Modes ................................................................................................... 7.50Operating and Interference .................................................................. 7.52Message Handling ............................................................................... 7.63

Chapter 8 — Circuit ConstructionShop Safety ............................................................................................ 8.1Tools and their Uses .............................................................................. 8.1Project: A Deluxe Soldering Station .................................................... 8.6Project: Soldering-Iron Temperature Control ...................................... 8.7Electronic Circuits ................................................................................. 8.7Surface Mount Construction Techniques ........................................... 8.12From Schematic to Working Circuit ................................................... 8.18Microwave Construction Techniques ................................................. 8.22How to Buy Parts for Electronics Projects ......................................... 8.24Mechanical Fabrication ....................................................................... 8.25

Chapter 9 — Modes and SystemsIssues Common to all Transmission Modes ......................................... 9.1Emission, Modulation & Transmission Characteristics ....................... 9.3Major Modulation Systems ................................................................... 9.5Morse Telegraphy (CW) ....................................................................... 9.7Digital Communications ....................................................................... 9.8Internetworking.................................................................................... 9.21Radio Control (R/C) ............................................................................ 9.22Voice Modes ........................................................................................ 9.26Facsimile .............................................................................................. 9.32Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) ............................................................ 9.34Fast-Scan Television ........................................................................... 9.38Spread Spectrum .................................................................................. 9.43Multimedia Systems ............................................................................ 9.47

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Chapter 10 — Oscillators and SynthesizersHow Oscillators Work ......................................................................... 10.2Phase Noise .......................................................................................... 10.5Oscillator Circuits and Construction................................................. 10.12VHF and UHF Oscillators ................................................................. 10.28Frequency Synthesizers ..................................................................... 10.32Phase-Locked Loops .......................................................................... 10.33Synthesizer in an MF/HF Transceiver .............................................. 10.49Trends in Oscillator Applications ..................................................... 10.52

Chapter 11 — Mixers, Modulators and DemodulatorsThe Mechanism of Mixers and Mixing .............................................. 11.1Practical Building Blocks .................................................................. 11.13Testing and Calculating IMD in Receivers ...................................... 11.20

Chapter 12 — RF and AF FiltersBasic Concepts ..................................................................................... 12.1Filter Synthesis .................................................................................... 12.5Designs using Software/SVC Tables .................................................. 12.8Chebyshev Filter Design ................................................................... 12.11Quartz Crystal Filters ........................................................................ 12.16Monolithic Crystal Filters ................................................................. 12.18SAW Filters ....................................................................................... 12.18Transmission-Line Filters ................................................................. 12.19Helical Resonators ............................................................................. 12.23Active Filters ..................................................................................... 12.27Project: Crystal Filter Evaluation ..................................................... 12.27Project: Band-Pass Filters for 144 or 222 MHz ............................... 12.30Project: High-Performance Passive CW Filter ................................ 12.31Project: Broadcast Band Rejection Filter ......................................... 12.35Project: A Wave Trap for Broadcast Stations .................................. 12.36Project: Second-Harmonic-Optimized LP Filters ............................ 12.37Project: High Power 50 MHz Low Pass Filter ................................. 12.39Project: The Diplexer Filter .............................................................. 12.40

Chapter 13 — EMI/Direction FindingThe Scope of the Problem ................................................................... 13.1Responsibility ...................................................................................... 13.2EMC Fundamentals ............................................................................. 13.3Cures..................................................................................................... 13.5TVI Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................. 13.8Amateur Harmonics/CATV Chart .................................................... 13.10Project: Finding Shack Noise Sources ............................................. 13.15Radio Direction Finding .................................................................... 13.17Project: The Simple Seeker .............................................................. 13.28Project: Active Attenuator for VHF-FM .......................................... 13.30

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Chapter 14 — Receivers and TransmittersA Single-Stage Building Block ........................................................... 14.1Negative Feedback in RF Design ........................................................ 14.4Receiver Design Techniques ............................................................. 14.14The Superheterodyne Receiver ......................................................... 14.20VHF and UHF Receivers ................................................................... 14.34Project: GaAsFET Preamp for 430 MHz ......................................... 14.36Project: Microwave Receiver for 10 GHz ........................................ 14.41Transmitter Design ............................................................................ 14.42Project: A Rock-Bending Receiver for 7 MHz ................................ 14.61Project: A Wideband MMIC Preamp ............................................... 14.64Project: A Binaural I-Q Receiver ..................................................... 14.66Project: A Superregenerative Receiver with Squelch ..................... 14.72Project: A Broadband HF Amp using MOSFETS ........................... 14.74Project: A Drift-Free VFO ................................................................ 14.81Project: A Simple Regenerative HF Receiver ................................. 14.85

Chapter 15 — Transceivers, Transverters and RepeatersTransceiver Example ........................................................................... 15.1Project: The Norcal Sierra — An 80-15 M CW Transceiver ............ 15.9Project: The HiMite — A Simple Single-Band CW Transceiver ... 15.15Transverters ....................................................................................... 15.19Repeaters ............................................................................................ 15.20

Chapter 16 — DSP and Software Radio DesignDSP Fundamentals ............................................................................... 16.1DSP Algorithms for Radio .................................................................. 16.5Analytic Signals and Modulation ........................................................ 16.9Digital Speech Processing ................................................................. 16.16Interference-Reduction Techniques .................................................. 16.17Fourier Transforms ............................................................................ 16.19Radio Architectures for DSP ............................................................. 16.26Software Radios ................................................................................. 16.31Hardware for Embedded DSP Systems ............................................. 16.32DSP System Software ........................................................................ 16.34DSP Projects ...................................................................................... 16.36Project A: Decimation ....................................................................... 16.36Project B: FIR Filter Design Variations ........................................... 16.36Project C: Analytic Filter Pair Generation ....................................... 16.39Project D: Newton’s Method for Square Roots ................................ 16.39Project E: A Fast Square-Root Algorithm........................................ 16.39Project F: A High-Performance DDS............................................... 16.41Project G: Fast Binary Multiplier In High-speed CMOS Logic ...... 16.42

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Chapter 17 — Power SuppliesGlossary............................................................................................ 17.1Alternating-Current Power .............................................................. 17.2Rectifier Types ................................................................................ 17.4Rectifier Circuits ............................................................................. 17.5Filtration......................................................................................... 17.11Regulation ...................................................................................... 17.12High-Voltage Techniques ............................................................. 17.20Batteries and Charging .................................................................. 17.20Emergency Operations .................................................................. 17.24Power-Supply Projects .................................................................. 17.24Project: Series-Regulated 4.5- to 25-V Supply ............................ 17.25Project: A 12 V dc Boost Regulator ............................................. 17.28Project: 28-V, High-Current Supply ............................................. 17.36Project: Commercial-Quality, High-Voltage Supply .................. 17.40Project: Micro M+ Charge Controller .......................................... 17.41Project: The UPS—A Universal Supply ...................................... 17.44Project: A Portable Power Supply ................................................ 17.46

Chapter 18 — RF Power AmplifiersTypes of Power Amplifiers ............................................................. 18.1Design Examples ........................................................................... 18.19Project: 3CX1500D7 kW HF Amplifier ...................................... 18.29Project: A 6-Meter kW Amplifier ................................................ 18.37Project: A 144-MHz Amplifier .................................................... 18.40

Chapter 19 — Station Layout and AccessoriesFixed Stations .................................................................................. 19.1Mobile and Portable Installations ................................................. 19.13Project: Tick-2—A Tiny CMOS Keyer 2 .................................... 19.17Project: An Expandable Headphone Mixer ................................. 19.20Project: A Simple 10-Minute ID Timer ....................................... 19.21Project: Audio Break-Out Box ..................................................... 19.21Project: An SWR Detector Audio Adapter .................................. 19.23Project: Tandem Match — Directional Wattmeter ..................... 19.25Project: Automatic Antenna Switch for Yaesu or ICOM ............ 19.31Project: A Trio of Transceiver/Computer Interfaces ................... 19.35Project: TR Time-Delay Generator .............................................. 19.38Project: A Switched Attenuator .................................................... 19.42Project: Simple QRP TR Changeover .......................................... 19.43Project: QRP L-Match ATU ......................................................... 19.44Project: QRP T-Match ATU ......................................................... 19.46Project: Digital Communication Interface ................................... 19.47Project: Remote Antenna Switch ................................................. 19.51Project: PIC-Based Power Meter .................................................. 19.53

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Chapter 20 — Propagation of RF SignalsFundamentals of Radio Waves ....................................................... 20.1Propagation Summary by Band ...................................................... 20.4MUF Prediction ............................................................................. 20.18Propagation in the Troposphere .................................................... 20.19Extraterrestrial Propagation .......................................................... 20.24

Chapter 21 — Transmission LinesBasics ............................................................................................... 21.1Matched Lines ................................................................................. 21.3Reflections on the Smith Chart ....................................................... 21.4Matching the Antenna to the Line ................................................ 21.10Matching the Line to the Transmitter ........................................... 21.13Loads and Balancing Devices ....................................................... 21.14Waveguides .................................................................................... 21.17

Chapter 22 — AntennasAntenna Polarization ....................................................................... 22.1Dipoles and the Half-Wave Antenna .............................................. 22.4Project: 135-FT Multiband Dipole ............................................... 22.11Antenna Modeling by Computer ................................................... 22.12Project: A 40/15-M Dual-Band Dipole ........................................ 22.13Project: K8SYL 75/10-M Dual-Band Dipole............................... 22.14Project: W4RNL Inverted-U Antenna.......................................... 22.14Project: Two W8NX Multiband, Coax-Trap Dipoles .................. 22.19Vertical Antennas .......................................................................... 22.23Optimum Ground Systems for Vertical Antennas ........................ 22.23Project: Top-Loaded Low-Band Antenna .................................... 22.27Inverted L and Sloper Antennas.................................................... 22.29Project: 1.8-MHz Inverted L ........................................................ 22.30Project: Half-Wave Vertical Dipole (HVD) ................................ 22.30Project: The Compact Vertical Dipole (CVD) ............................ 22.31Project: All Wire 30-M CVD ....................................................... 22.33Yagi and Quad Directive Antennas .............................................. 22.33Quad Antennas ............................................................................... 22.38Project: Five-Band, Two-Element HF Quad................................ 22.39Project: Simple Quad for 40 M..................................................... 22.43Project: Simple Loop for 28 MHz ................................................ 22.45HF Mobile Antennas...................................................................... 22.45VHF/UHF Antennas ...................................................................... 22.53Project: Simple Portable Groundplane Antenna .......................... 22.56Project: Dual-Band Antenna for 146/446 MHz ........................... 22.57Project: A Quick Antenna for 223 MHz....................................... 22.58Project: An All-Copper 2-M J-Pole .............................................. 22.58VHF/UHF Yagis ............................................................................ 22.60Project: 3- and 5-Element Yagis for 6 M ..................................... 22.60Project: A Medium Gain 2-M Yagi .............................................. 22.61

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Chapter 23 — Space CommunicationsAn Amateur Satellite Primer ........................................................... 23.1Amateur Satellite History................................................................ 23.4Satellite Ground Stations ............................................................... 23.10Project: Single Brick L-Band Amplifier ...................................... 23.13Project: Double Brick L-Band Amplifier .................................... 23.13Receiving Systems......................................................................... 23.15Antennas......................................................................................... 23.18Project: Parabolic Dish Construction ........................................... 23.23Project: Helix Feed for an Offset Dish ......................................... 23.24Project: Integrated AO-40 Antenna System................................. 23.26Glossary of Satellite Terminology ................................................ 23.28Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) ............................................................. 23.32

Chapter 24 — Web, Wi-Fi, Wireless and PC TechnologyThe Internet and World Wide Web ................................................ 24.1Ham’s Guide to Useful Internet Sites ............................................. 24.2Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) ................................................................ 24.4Wireless Technology ....................................................................... 24.5Personal Computers in the Shack.................................................. 24.10

Chapter 25 — Test ProceduresDC Instruments and Circuits ........................................................... 25.3AC Instruments and Circuits ........................................................... 25.8Project: The Microwatter .............................................................. 25.11Frequency Measurement ............................................................... 25.14Project: Marker Generator with Selectable Output ..................... 25.15Project: A Dip Meter with Digital Display .................................. 25.17Other Instruments and Measurements .......................................... 25.20Project: A Wide-Range Audio Oscillator .................................... 25.20Project: Measure Inductance and Capacitance with a DVM ...... 25.21Oscilloscopes ................................................................................. 25.22Project: HF Adapter for Narrow Bandwidth Scopes.................... 25.27Project: A Calibrated Noise Source ............................................. 25.27Project: Signal Generator for Receiver Testing ........................... 25.31Project: Hybrid Combiners for Signal Generators ....................... 25.34Project: Compensated Modular RF Voltmeter ............................ 25.35Receiver Performance Tests ......................................................... 25.41Transmitter Performance Tests ..................................................... 25.49

Chapter 26 — Troubleshooting and RepairSafety First ....................................................................................... 26.1Where to Begin ................................................................................ 26.5Testing within a Stage ..................................................................... 26.9Typical Symptoms and Faults ....................................................... 26.12Troubleshooting Hints ................................................................... 26.17After the Repairs ............................................................................ 26.27Professional Repairs ...................................................................... 26.28

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Amateur Radio has changed over the years, and The ARRL Handbook for RadioCommunications has evolved as well. What hasn’t changed is that the Handbookincludes technical information and projects touching on many aspects of today’sAmateur Radio. Here you’ll find information on fundamental electronicsconcepts, components and building blocks, analog and digital radio design,troubleshooting techniques, antennas and much more.

Building on a major revision for the 2005 edition, this year Carl Luetzelschwab,K9LA, freshened the Propagation chapter, while Tom O’Hara, W6ORG updatedthe ATV section in Chapter 9. Paul Danzer, N1II, revised the Computer Hardwareinformation in Chapter 5 and Stu Cohen, N1SC, added a section on Vintage Radioto the activities in Chapter 2.

Projects new to the Handbook this year include the HiMite, a simple single-band CW transceiver by Dave Benson, K1SWL, a 12-V dc boost regulator formobile or portable operation by Dan Kemppainen, N8XJK and a top loaded low-band antenna from Dick Stroud, W9SR. Dick also contributed details of a high-power 6-meter low-pass filter. Chapter 19 features several new station accessoriesyou can build — a digital communication interface by Larry Coyle, K1QW, aPIC-based HF/VHF power meter by Roger Hayward, KA7EXM, and a remoteantenna switch by Bill Smith, KO4NR.

The CD-ROM at the back of the book includes all of the text and illustrationsin the printed book, as well as companion software, PC board templates and othersupport files. Although most people prefer to sit and read the printed book, theelectronic version has a powerful search feature for looking things up, and it’sconvenient to print out a few pages to bring to your workbench or mark up withnotes and comments.

We hope that you find the 2007 ARRL Handbook a useful addition to yourAmateur Radio library.

David Sumner, K1ZZChief Executive OfficerNewington, ConnecticutSeptember 2006

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The Amateur’s CodeThe Radio Amateur is:

CONSIDERATE…never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen thepleasure of others.

LOYAL…offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs,and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the UnitedStates is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE…with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficientstation and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY…slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice andcounsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for theinterests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED…radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family,job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC…station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

—The original Amateur’s Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.

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www.arrl.org/arrlvecQSL Service: www.arrl.org/qslRegulatory Information

www.arrl.org/regulationsTechnical Information Service

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Public ServicePublic Service Programs:

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www.arrl.org/arrlvec

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