Arrl Rf Amplifiers Classic May 2026

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 ARRL RF Amplifiers Classic

Though out of print at some primary retailers, it can still be found through specialized distributors like DX Engineering or secondhand on AbeBooks and eBay . Compiled by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and published in

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 . is a curated anthology of nearly two dozen

Projects range from low-power 5-watt QRP designs to 1.5-kilowatt high-power "legal limit" stations.

It features works from legendary technical experts in the amateur community, including Gary Breed (K9AY) , Jerry Pittenger (K8RA) , Bill Sabin (W0IYH) , Al Ward (W5LUA) , and Dave Meacham (W6EMD) . Technical Highlight

The collection provides practical "how-to" construction details for both and solid-state amplifiers across a wide frequency range: