Scanner Modifications And Antennas
 

Scanner Modifications And Antennas

by Paladin Press

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Label:Paladin Press
Pages:176
Binding:Paperback
Publication Date:1999-09
Published By:Paladin Press
ASIN:1581600410
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Whether you're scanning for valuable emergency information or just our of curiosity, you want to get the most out of your equipment. This book will teach you how to get your straight-out-of-the-box scaner working to its fullest potential. Instructions are written as simply as possible so that just about anyone who can determine the hot end of a soldering iron can modify his or her scanner.

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Outdated - Reviewed on 2008-01-22
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1 customer found this review helpful.

Mostly easy to understand info even for a beginner, but be aware that most of the information is academic as it is 10+ years old. These mods are not possible on digital microprosser driven equipment. The section on antennae is very good and accurate.
excellent - Reviewed on 2007-12-07
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excellent product very satisfied with this book and also with amazon for a speedy delivery.
Too much basic - Reviewed on 2003-04-05
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8 customers found this review helpful, 7 did not.

This book is too much basic and elementary. The language is poor and little pleasant to read. The scanner mods are very explicit, but you can find similar on the net, with same results. The graphics are very poor, with bad resolution (sounds like a dratf). The topic about antennas is a little more interesting, but it provides little help with decimal system, because all formulas use inches and no convesion tips are provided. It's really a VEEEERY introdutory scanner book. You can find better information on the Internet. I didn't like it.
For beginner or pro - Reviewed on 2000-07-07
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51 customers found this review helpful.

Mr. Pickard has obviously spent a lot of time and research to pick up the best Scanner and antenna mods available. Now, You might say "Why Buy the book, I can find these mods on line free". I have a junk pile of burned up radios and scanners I'll sell you if you believe that to be the case. I have literally burned up scores of radios following "On line" advice. The Most recent was almost an expensive 10 meter Radio, something kept saying to me "This isn't right" so I stopped and drew out the circuit myself.. Bingo.. I had almost torched this baby.

You won't have that problem with Jerry's book, his designs and mods are based on sound, proven mods and practices on the more popular scanners of our time. He has good color photos, and walks you through each mod step by step. He gives you a list of tools needed and how to use them.

I personally enjoyed the section on antennas. Antennas are an often overlooked part of radios, which are probably more crucial than the radio itself! Jerry covers many antenna types, as well as "Stealth Antennas". His Stealth antenna may be worth the price of the book alone if you are ever in a situation where you NEED an antenna but fear discovery. This book is Solid, well written, entertaining and provides the novice hobbyist a chance to learn new skills and techniques. Beginner or Pro, it doesn't matter, you'll enjoy this book!

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