RSGB Radio Communication Handbook — Radio Society of Great Britain
Definitive UK radio engineering manual covering Ofcom bands, wire antennas & 500-mile HF NVIS skywave links.
Why This Dead-Tree Manual Belongs in Your UK Blackout Library
100% British radio engineering reference—covering UK Ofcom band plans, HF NVIS propagation across the British Isles, VHF/UHF repeaters, and coaxial cable loss tables.
When regional power and broadband networks fail during a severe British winter storm, digital PDFs and video streams cannot be accessed. Keeping the physical print edition of RSGB Radio Communication Handbook (2021 edition) in your household binder ensures zero-power access to verified procedures across Phase 3: Weeks 3–12 (Repair, Comms & Growing).
Bibliographic & Companion Hardware Specification
| Title & Author | RSGB Radio Communication Handbook — Radio Society of Great Britain |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 / ISBN-10 | 978-1913995027 / |
| Edition & Price | 2021 edition • £39.99 RRP |
| Skill Tier & Outage Phase | Tier 2: Hands-On Bench Manual • Phase 3: Weeks 3–12 (Repair, Comms & Growing) |
| Chapter-Matched Hardware Kit | OGA-MAK-099 — Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit (£389): Exact wire dipole cutting dimensions, balun designs, and UK propagation charts to establish regional and national links when cell towers fail. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is RSGB Radio Communication Handbook (ISBN 978-1913995027) essential for UK household resilience?
Definitive UK radio engineering manual covering Ofcom bands, wire antennas & 500-mile HF NVIS skywave links. 100% British radio engineering reference—covering UK Ofcom band plans, HF NVIS propagation across the British Isles, VHF/UHF repeaters, and coaxial cable loss tables.
Which stocked UK hardware kit pairs directly with RSGB Radio Communication Handbook?
RSGB Radio Communication Handbook is chapter-matched with OGA-MAK-099 (Makerfabs Hermes-Lite 2 (HL2) 5W Open-Source Direct-Sampling HF SDR Transceiver + N2ADR Filter Board & Enclosure Kit, £389): Exact wire dipole cutting dimensions, balun designs, and UK propagation charts to establish regional and national links when cell towers fail.