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ContentsPagePreface ...................... ixChapter 1 WAVE PROPAGATION....................1-1Learning Objectives ...............................1-1What is Propagation?.....................................1-2Principles of Wave Motion ..................1-2Sound Waves.......................1-15Light Waves...................1-23Electromagnetic Spectrum.....................1-30Electromagnetic Waves......................1-32Summary............................1-39Chapter 2 RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION .....................2-1Learning Objectives ...........................2-1Electromagnetic Fields ..........................2-2Radio Waves............2-6Summary..................2-38Chapter 3 PRINCIPLES OF TRANSMISSION LINES .......3-1Learning Objectives .....................3-1Introduction to Transmission Lines................3-1Effect of Termination on Standing Waves...................3-42Summary.......................3-46Chapter 4 ANTENNAS ...................4-1Learning Objectives .....................4-2Radio Frequency Safety Precautions ................4-2Principles of Antenna Radiation...................4-4Current and Voltage Distribution on an Antenna...........4-6Radiation of Electromagnetic Energy...................4-8Antenna Characteristics .................4-9Reciprocity of Antennas .......................4-10Basic Antennas ..............4-20Perfect book for amateur radio operators to learn how to improve their communications.