If you’re interested in radio home construction, Eamon Skelton EI9GQ is one of the most respected voices in the field. As RadCom’s long‑standing Homebrew columnist, Eamon brings a practical, enthusiastic, and easy‑to‑follow approach to building your own equipment — and the Homebrew Cookbook captures his best work in one comprehensive volume.

This book takes you from the absolute basics of homebrew construction right through to advanced techniques. Eamon covers everything from simple “dead‑bug” layouts to producing your own printed circuit boards using low‑cost, accessible methods. His PCB section is packed with clever ideas, including how to use everyday light sources as UV exposure tools.

A wide range of construction projects is included:

• Direct conversion and superhet receiver designs

• An SSB transmitter and power amplifier

• A VHF transverter

• Modular circuits that can be reused or adapted for your own projects

• Simple, effective test equipment you can build yourself

• Practical homebrew antenna ideas using common junk‑box components

Throughout the book, Eamon focuses on affordable, easily sourced components and straightforward construction methods. He even shares tips on finding parts on eBay and making the most of what you already have.

Compiled and updated from his RadCom articles, the Homebrew Cookbook is an invaluable reference for newcomers and experienced constructors alike — full of proven solutions, clever techniques, and inspiration to get the soldering iron warmed up.

Size: 174 × 240 mmPages: 208