Technician's Guide to Electronic Communications

Jargon-free coverage of all you need to know to put theory into practice! Electronic communications is one of today's hottest emerging industries--and numerous jobs go unfilled for lack of qualified candidates. This book can help you develop the theoretical understanding and practical knowledge you'll need to succeed. Many such books are available for engineers, but this is the only guide specifically written for technicians--a clearly detailed overview of how and why today's electronic communications systems work. Written by a master electronics technician, the guide covers such traditional and rapidly developing fields as communications transmitters; antennas and satellite and wireless personal communications systems; safety, test equipment, and maintenance practices; spin-offs from military applications; and current trends. The emphasis throughout is on modern components and circuit design. Free of re-engineered English'' and complicated mathematics, this text is perfect for self-study or vocational classes and should provide the core knowledge base necessary for any electronics technician seeking to advance his or her career.