Donald Everist Library
This page contains documents collected by long time consulting engineer Donald Everist.
AM Frequency Studies - Lists of stations on each frequency in the AM broadcast band along with details of those stations (directional patterns, etc.).
Books
Directional Antennas, Carl Smith, 1946
Notes on Design of Directional Antennas, Al P. Barsis, 1951
Papers
T and PI Network Calculations - Component calculations for a T or PI network
Antenna Impedance Matching – Simplified, Dr. Anitha Govind, Engineering Manager – RF & Connectivity, Abracon, LLC. Smith chart analysis of L networks.
Circular Polarization Tests, Report Number 1 on Experimental Station W8XUB, United Broadcasting Company, 1946. Investigates the use of circular polarization in FM broadcast transmission.
Design, Analysis, and Construction of an Equal Split Wilkinson Power Divider, Logan J. Berens, Marquette University. Analysis of the use of quarter wave transmission lines in power splitters.
Design of a Matching Network for Dipole Antennas, Jennifer Park. Use of Real Frequency Method to design a wide band antenna matching network that deals with the variation of the antenna impedance with frequency.
Draft Guide on the Prediction, Measurement, and Analysis of AM Broadcast Reradiation by Power Lines, IEEE Power Engineering Society, 1992
The FCC’s AM Revitalization R&O, Further NPRM and NOI, Ron Rackley, Radio Guide, November-December 2015
It is Time to Retire Hybrid AM HD Radio?, Edward A. (Ted) Schober, PE, Radio Guide, November-December 2015
Letter To Automakers = Keep AM Radios, Senator Edward J. Markey, December 1, 2022
Canadian RF Safety, 2014
FCC Documents
Document Collection, 1988 - Extensive document collection including NRSC pre-emphasis for AM, and lots more. Table of contents at start of file.
Document Collection, 1989 - Extensive document collection, most about AM improvement. Table of contents at start of file.
Report and Order - In the Matter of Policies to Encourage Interference Reduction Between AM Broadcast Stations, Adopted: April 12, 1990
Report and Order - Improved Methods for Calculating Skywave Field Strength in the AM Broadcast Band, Adopted: April 12, 1990
Public Notice - AM Revitalization, January 19, 2016
Public Notice - Effective Date of Amended Rules for AM Directional Antenna Arrays, March 22, 2018
Report and Order - All Digital AM Broadcasting and Revitalization of AM Radio Service, October 28, 2020
Public Notice - Effective Date of RF Exposure Rule Changes, April 2, 2021
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS On the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, July 27, 2023
RF EXPOSURE PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION POLICIES FOR MOBILE AND PORTABLE DEVICES, October 23, 2015
RF Exposure Procedures and Equipment Authorization Policies for Mobile and Portable Devices, 11/29/2021
DRAFT RF Exposure Procedures and Equipment Authorization Policies for Mobile and Portable Devices, August 17, 2022
US-Canada Agreements
1984 Agreement - Includes Canadian standard for AM stereo, pre-sunrise and post-sunset operation.
1991 Working Arrangement on FM
2008 Tentative Agreement RE Digital Television
Canada 2002 Provisional Application Procedures and Rules for FM Broadcasting Undertakings
Other
AM Night Power, 1987
WWBG Temporary Antenna, 1957