Designs cover HF (High Frequency), MF (Medium Frequency), VHF (Very High Frequency), and microwave bands.
Compiled by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and published in , the book serves as a "best of" retrospective for amateur radio operators interested in high-power design and construction. Key Content & Coverage
While some enthusiasts note that many designs are "big iron" projects that can be expensive to build, the book remains a staple for its historical value and detailed engineering insights. American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Format: 176-page paperback
One notable inclusion is the use of modules, which utilize push-pull JFETs that behave similarly to triode vacuum tubes, simplifying matching to 50-ohm systems. The book also includes any revisions or corrections provided by authors after their original magazine debut, ensuring higher reliability for homebrew builders. Legacy and Availability
is a curated anthology of nearly two dozen influential articles and projects originally published in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) flagship journals, QST and QEX , between 1980 and 2003 .