#1489

[@julianbullitt1768]

Five decades ago, the ARRL handbook was required reading for MIT grad students studying magnetic resonance leading to MRI.

[@John_Smith__]

The ARRL handbook is indeed a Must Buy for anyone in electronics, and this year it does have the Added Value of being a 100th Edition ... One century old! Outstanding! A Must buy no doubt.

[@vincei4252]

I bought the hardbound 100 year version. I got the 2021 version in individual chapters and regretted it. Fun story, the ARRL shipped my copy but as soon as Fedex got it the copy "vanished" I emailed the ARRL and they sent out another copy saying if the "lost" Fedex copy turns up I'm free to do with it as I will. I was going to donate it but it never materialized. Not a massive fan of Fedex.

[@ataricom]

The FedEx ground distrubition center in North Salt Lake is like a black hole.

[@gnarl12]

Why did you regret the individual volume version?

[@tedivester4947]

Good presentation. I seem to buy a new one every 5 years or so. My got me this edition for Christmas. Needed to the doctor for strained muscles in the back. Good and very useful book though. I came across a 1954 edition recently and it just seems to stay on my desk. Has a nice old book smell. Ted, N7NSL

[@R2AUK]

This is a nice book. The RSGB version however is much more detailed when it comes to homebrewing. You can build a complete transceiver using nothing but RSGB book. Using ARRL one you can't. Sadly RSGB handbook is little know in the US.

[@fastradioburst253]

I'm guessing you're right. I've been a US ham for nearly 50 years, and have never heard of the RSGB. But now I'm curious so will look into it. Thanks!

[@CNe7532294]

I looked it up and there’s a reason for that. It costs more to ship and pay taxes than it is to make the book. RSGB says so on their site. So an overseas version it’s only available electronically via CD or memstick. Indeed sad as most of us in the US want a physical copy. This limitation just encourages piracy.

[@johnwalton5576]

I do like the fact that they decided to break it up into smaller books, because the one huge book design was becoming rather unwieldly.

[@eddy2561]

My last Handbook purchase was in 2000 - it always amazes me how laws of physics don't change much from year to year. 73/K6SDW

[@herbertsusmann986]

ARRL is the primo source for this kind of info.

[@BryanTorok]

I have the 2010 and the multi-volume boxed-set version of the 2021, both still in their wrappers. Still, I'll probably order a copy of this one. I have said that if you could read and understand all of the material in the ARRL Handbook, you would have the equivalent of a BSEE degree with a strong emphasis radio communications.

[@Slickdealer]

Order from ARRL and you get the electronic version that weighs a bit less.

[@barrybogart5436]

Thanks for the review. I always bought one every couple of years when I could get one in a ham store or hamfest. The trouble is that they charge more to ship to Canada than the book price. So I was delighted when they came out with Kindle versions a few years ago. I bought all six volumes over a few years. Now that I see the 100th edition is on Kindle, I bought a couple of vols (3&4). Only about $10 each, which is a remarkable bargain if you don't need everything every year. I was originally licensed in '57 and one thing I miss is the eye candy catalog section they used to end he Handbook with. But things did not change so quickly then. BTW, Ward Silver's 'Hands on Radio Experiments' based on his QST column is an excellent learning/refreshing resource. Unfortunately, only the last of his volumes are on Kindle, but vols 1 and 2 are bound as one paperback. I am slowly working through all his experiments as this old dog needs to learn new tricks! Ward was also editor of the Handbook. 73

[@sergejpanov5543]

How's the quality of reading the schematics on the kindle for you? I found that pdf files are horrible for my nook with 6" display .

[@whiskerlesswalrus]

I got interesred in ham radio by looking at an ARRL handbook from like 1968 at my schools library and one day at a hamfest a few years ago someone was selling on his table that same handbook so I had to buy it for a dollar just to have it and see how things have changed

[@johnwalton5576]

You sold me! I own the 2010 version, and I figure I am due for an upgrade. This being the 100th Anniversary Edition seems like the perfect time for me do it.

[@curtkeisler7623]

Just ordered it on Amazon! I love your other video about how you learned and I purchased those books as well and they were amazing have taught me as well so thank you for sharing the stuff!

[@reedreamer9518]

62$ freaking dollars! We are surely in the Weimar Zone!

[@1shARyn3]

"Section on basis of electronics doesn't change much year-to-year" Decade to decade, however ..... My original copy (1959 edition) was centered around octal base vacuum tubes. My 2022 version is centered around ICs 🙂

[@hoggif]

Test equipment sections have been there as long as I've had those. I think the burden of handbook is trying to be something for everyone.

[@Dennis-uc2gm]

I buy these maybe once every 5 years or so just to keep up on the "new" stuff in them. Being a ham I always get them from the ARRL but maybe not this time 🙂. I do usually buy the commemorative ones like back in 2014. For someone maybe wanting to just look at one before they buy I have found the local library has some sometimes. They won't be the latest but they really don't change all that much from year to year.

[@ghlscitel6714]

In Germany 72 EUR (~85 yankee bucks) for the soft cover. The hardcover version unavailable.

[@DirtyPlumbus]

I bought it a couple months ago. Tons of great information in it and loads of more advanced stuff included online. Unfortunately, I got about 3/4 of the way through volume 1 and just haven't had the time to get back to it yet. 😂

[@727jetjumper]

Cool. Great idea to break it out into individual volumes.

[@maurod6180]

AMAZING

[@KeritechElectronics]

Quite a brick!

[@yes-sir8371]

I can't find a pdf to download. Anyone have a link ?

[@lmamakos]

That's a bold cover design from the ARRL, that speaks to.. we forgot to hire a graphical artist? Memorial handbook edition for the death of ham radio? The UPC barcode on the front cover is a nice touch, too.

[@IMSAIGuy]

they spent too much money on paper

[@AthenaEryma]

I thought it was an attempt to be Minimalist™️

[@UnhingedHarry]

Mine is from 1989 - might be time to update 😂 73

[@yalol]

I m undergraduate in EE right now and should I get this book?

[@IMSAIGuy]

it comes out every year, get a older used copy

[@yalol]

@@IMSAIGuy what year do you suggest?

[@IMSAIGuy]

@@yalol anything in the last 20 years

[@yalol]

@@IMSAIGuy thanks

[@margaritovillarubia9333]

Cutting of jumpro. Ang fm band