Chapter 2 Basic radio theory, circuits and calculations

Basic atom structure Molecules, atoms, and electrons

Conductors and insulators Conductors and insulators

Electrical units Electrical units

DC circuits The direct current (DC) circuit

Resistors Resistors

AC circuits The alternating current (AC) circuit

Magnetism Magnetism

Electromagnetic induction Electromagnetic induction

Inductors Inductors used in radio equipment

Capacitors Capacitors used in radio equipment

Decibels The decibel

Tuned circuits Tuned circuits

The L/C ration L/C ratio

Resonance and selectivity Resonance curves and selectivity

Coupling Coupled circuits

Transformers Transformers

Filters Filters

Frequency mixing Mixing

Tolerance Tolerance, and effect of temperature on components

Preferred component values Preferred values

Quartz crystals Quartz crystals

Screening Screening

Calculations Calculations

 

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