Bookbaby charged my card and then refused to ship to Russia. What a shame! 73, Andy UA3AB
On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 10:29 PM, k1zm--- via Topband < topband@contesting.com> wrote: > Hi Gang > > > I am pleased to be able to announce that the 2ND EDITION of Dxing on the > Edge...the Thrill of 160M! is now available for purchase. > > > While we had a great run with ARRL starting in 1998 (for which I am most > grateful), this second edition has been self-published using BOOKBABY.com. > > > Earlier this year some UK friends of mine asked me to put out an updated > edition of the book and this summer I had the time to work with Tim Duffy > of DXE and Jay Terleski of Array Solutions to do just that. > > > The new book contains the original manuscript from 1998 but also includes > new and updated material regarding current XMIT antenna solutions for > Dx'ing and contesting on Topband. Additionally,, there is a chapter > specifically dedicated to Rx antennas for those with smaller lots - as Rx > on Topband is the thorniest problem to resolve if one is space limited as > we all are well aware. > > > Also included are current operating suggestions for snagging the rarest of > the rare ones on 160m - which means using capabilities and techniques that > did not exist in 1998. > > > Gone unfortunately is the CD of "Memorable Moments on 160M" as technical > limitations prevented inclusion of this in the revised addition. > > > A couple of things I wish to make very clear: > > > 1) I am not necessarily trying here to sell you another book....if you > bought and enjoyed the first edition of my book, it is totally your call if > you wish to purchase the second addition. Current successful 160M Dx'ers > may already be well aware of the modern antenna choices for XMIT and RX > that I talk about - so I am really aiming this book at amateurs who have > always wanted to try 160M but have demeurred due to smallish properties or > to those who would like to learn how to operate on 160M for the first time > and need to know how to become successful on Topband. > > > 2) I owe a huge debt of gratitude to K3LR and WX0B for providing > information on their fine 160M products - including elevation plots and > technical data on their products. I would never have been able to release > this second edition without their input and cooperation - so thanks to them > both! I should note also that I did not ask for nor receive any > remuneration whatsoever for highlighting their fine products in the revised > version. I simply consider both guys friends, who are reputable > suppliers, who market great products and they service them well. It is > that simple.....I buy and use their stuff myself - so I am 100% comfortable > recommending what they sell to buyers of my book. > > > 3) The price of the 2nd edition is $20.18 USD. > > > 4) You may purchase it here: > > > a) From DX Engineering - (it will soon be added to the DXE website in the > books section) > > > b) From Array Solutions - (it will soon be added to the Array Solutions > website in the books section) > > > c) Directly from the publisher Bookbaby - Here is the Internet Link: > > > https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Dxing-On-the-Edge > > > The ISBN number is: 9781483586458 > > > Thanks for taking the time to read this message. I do hope anyone who > orders the new book finds it a useful addition to their 160M operating > enjoyment going forward. > > > 73 JEFF K1ZM/VY2ZM > > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
