The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications

Now in its 24th edition, this book continues to be one of my few go-to resources, because it highlights decades of high-quality antenna design and practical applications.

If you need a book that starts with simple wire antennas and takes you to complex arrays, this is it. The authors discuss HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave antennas.

The most recent edition is updated with some of the newest antenna technologies, including software-defined radios (SDRs), digital modes, and so on. And if that wasn’t enough, The Antenna Book also comes with software tools for antenna modeling and performance analysis.

With so much content crammed into it, beginners to radio antennas may feel a bit overwhelmed, and finding a specific piece of info may take time. The good news is that the comprehensive index will make searching the book’s content much easier.

If you are a beginner who wants to build their first antenna, or an advanced user who wants to create complex antenna setups, make sure to get this book.