Designs cover HF (High Frequency), MF (Medium Frequency), VHF (Very High Frequency), and microwave bands.
One notable inclusion is the use of modules, which utilize push-pull JFETs that behave similarly to triode vacuum tubes, simplifying matching to 50-ohm systems. The book also includes any revisions or corrections provided by authors after their original magazine debut, ensuring higher reliability for homebrew builders. Legacy and Availability ARRL RF Amplifiers Classic
Compiled by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and published in , the book serves as a "best of" retrospective for amateur radio operators interested in high-power design and construction. Key Content & Coverage Designs cover HF (High Frequency), MF (Medium Frequency),
Though out of print at some primary retailers, it can still be found through specialized distributors like DX Engineering or secondhand on AbeBooks and eBay . Legacy and Availability Compiled by Steve Ford, WB8IMY,
is a curated anthology of nearly two dozen influential articles and projects originally published in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) flagship journals, QST and QEX , between 1980 and 2003 .
It features works from legendary technical experts in the amateur community, including Gary Breed (K9AY) , Jerry Pittenger (K8RA) , Bill Sabin (W0IYH) , Al Ward (W5LUA) , and Dave Meacham (W6EMD) . Technical Highlight
The collection provides practical "how-to" construction details for both and solid-state amplifiers across a wide frequency range: