Newton C. Braga’s Pirate Radio and Video (2000) stands as a monument to the DIY spirit. It is a book that empowered a generation to look at the invisible ocean of radio waves around them and realize they, too, could make waves.
(from the Electronic Circuit Investigator series) Published by Prompt Publications (or SAMS Technical Publishing), circa 2000. Newton C
Explores more advanced territory with shortwave , microwave , and ultrasonic transmitters . It bravely ventured into video transmission
: Includes designs for AM, FM, and shortwave radio. Specific projects range from simple two-transistor FM microtransmitters to high-power AM tube transmitters. Braga’s book acknowledged the visual age.
The book includes designed for the electronics hobbyist, ranging from basic radio to specialized video transmission:
The "2000 paperback" edition is distinct for its scope. Unlike earlier texts that focused solely on AM radio, Braga’s book acknowledged the visual age. It bravely ventured into video transmission, a far more complex beast requiring higher bandwidth and precise signal timing.
In a world of digital SDR (Software Defined Radio) and Wi-Fi, you might wonder why a 2000-era paperback is still relevant.