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Title:  Crystal Radio: History, Fundamentals, And Design

Author: Patricia Anderson
Edition: NA
ISBN: 9781794494107
Date: 2022 ?
Publisher: NA
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Pages: 111

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. Some corner and edge bumps

Special Notes: NA

About the book*

Crystal Radio: History, Fundamentals, And Design, edited by Patricia M. Anderson:

📘 Synopsis

This concise, 111-page handbook offers both a historical overview and practical guidance on crystal radio sets. It begins with the early discovery and evolution of crystal detectors (like galena cat-whisker contacts), spotlighting pioneers such as Pickard, Braun, and Dunwoody. For beginners, it covers foundational radio theory—antennas, grounding, lightning protection, tuned circuits, and detection methods—and explains the trade-offs between selectivity and sensitivity when designing crystal sets. For more advanced hobbyists, the book delves into multi‑tuned circuits and wave traps, showing how simple, passive crystal receivers embody core concepts of modern radio electronics. 

🧩 Chapter List (Reconstructed)

While the full table of contents isn’t publicly available, the following chapter breakdown aligns with reviews and summaries:

1. The History Of The Crystal Set

2. Fundamentals Of Receiver Systems

3. Crystal Set Design

4. Crystals For Detectors

🌟 Why It’s Valuable

• Historical & Technical Blend: Merges early radio history with practical hands‑on circuit design.

• Tailored for Multiple Skill Levels: Beginners get essential theory; hobbyists gain deeper design insights.

• Ideal Educational Resource: Builds a solid foundation for understanding electronics through minimalist crystal set design.

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