The Fast Track to Understanding Amateur Radio Mathematics (Fast Track Ham License Series) by Michael Burnette AF7KB

Electrons dance to the music of mathematics. True understanding (and enjoyment) of the electronic arts depends on possessing at least a familiarity with the math behind the electricity. Everything else is just an imprecise metaphor. However, the language of mathematics can be challenging. This book presents all the essential equations of amateur radio in plain language with clarity and even good humor. Practical applications are also illustrated. Complicated calculations include keystroke-by-keystroke instructions that show exactly how to complete the calculations. (Illustrations are for the easily available TI-30XS calculator but are adaptable to any scientific calculator.) The book begins with a review of the most basic math fundamentals and then proceeds through Ohm’s Law and continues clear through a layman’s look at Maxwell’s Equations. There’s even a chapter on how to avoid calculation by using the Smith Chart! Every formula included on ham exams worldwide is included. The goal is for the reader to go beyond rote learning to truly understanding and - dare we say it? - enjoying the mathematics of amateur radio. The authors of the popular Fast Track series of license manuals have created a lively, enjoyable guide to an essential element of amateur radio. Read more