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ARRL's Hands-On Radio Experiments -- Over 60 basic electronics experiments from the pages of QST!

Discrete-Signal Analysis and Design -- Now Shipping! -- A clear, step-by-step approach to practical uses of discrete-signal analysis and design, especially for communications and radio engineers.

ARRL's Vintage Radio -- Articles about the lure of vintage Amateur Radio gear.

Experimental Methods in RF Design -- Immerse yourself in the communications experience by building equipment that contributes to understanding basic concepts and circuits.

Power Supply Handbook -- Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to build and use power supplies. A must have for your bookshelf!

Considering Joining in the Fun of ARISS?

If you have been contemplating how you can bring the excitement of space exploration into your classroom, I would recommend that you review the article Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) -- The First Educational Outreach Program on ISS.

This paper provides an excellent historical perspective of what NASA and the amateur radio community have accomplished to date to make space exploration a real, hands-on learning experience for students. Founded on this historical perspective, the paper outlines what can be done now and what will be done in the future to allow the interested teacher to immerse their students in all the excitement of space exploration...up close and personal.

If you're looking for some motivation, if you are looking for some hard facts to support your ideas with the school administration, or if you are just looking for some interesting background, you need to check it out.