Radio Reception a simple and complete explanation of the principles of radio telephony, and a full exposition of the successful methods of radio reception; with special reference to practical tuning and to radio-and audio-frequency amplifications

Radio reception; a simple and complete explanation of the principles of radio telephony, and a full exposition of the successful methods of radio reception; with special reference to practical tuning and to radio-and audio-frequency amplifications
by Marx, Harry J; Van Muffling, Adrian, joint author

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

Foreword iii

I. — Elements of Electricity and Magnetism 3

II. — Waves and Wave Action 23

III. — Crystal and Vacuum Tube Detectors 46

IV. — Receivers and Loud Speakers 67

V. — Condensers and Resistances 75

VI. — Tuning and Tuning Apparatus 88

VII. — Amplifying Circuits 114

VIII. — Antenna and Ground 128

IX. — Batteries 145

X. — Miscellaneous Apparatus 152

XI. — Don'ts 169

APPENDIX

I. — Radio Formulae 177

II. — Calculation of Tuning Apparatus 187

III. — Hook-up Diagram 208

Index of Hook-up Diagrams 231

General Index 235

TABLES

I. — Wavelengths and Frequencies 45

II. — Dielectric Constants 184

III. — Honeycomb Coil Values 185

IV. — Inductance of Coils 186

V. — Antenna Characteristics 4-strand L 199

VI. — Antenna Characteristics 4-strand T 200

VII. — Antenna Characteristics Single Wire L 201

VIII. — Antenna Characteristics Single Wire T 202

IX. — Correction Factor 203

X. — Turns Per Inch of Copper Wire 204

XI. — Wire Diameters 205

XII. — Wavelength Characteristics 206-207

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