LF Today

a guide to success on 136kHz

a book by Mike Dennison, G3XDV

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Click for bigger picture Published by the RSGB, LF Today is a guide to amateur radio on the frequencies below 300kHz and the effective use of this challenging location. Based on the experiences of the early LF experimenters this book will provide the reader with a firm basis so they will not waste time having to reinvent the wheel, whilst still providing much scope for experimentation. Previous books about LF amateur radio have provided a way for experimenters to publish their ideas and practical results but LF Today moves on a stage. LF Today takes the reader step-by-step through the various parts of the station, explaining the options available and how to avoid pitfalls. With care and a little perseverance, an efficient station can be produced, capable of ranges of hundreds - perhaps thousands - of kilometres, even from a small suburban garden. Many operators have said that their first contact on the 136kHz band was their most satisfying amateur radio experience. With LF Today you too can succeed on this band. This book provides the ideal reading for newcomers to LF and a handy reference to the seasoned hand.

You can buy a copy of this essential guide from the RSGB.

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