Donald Everist Library

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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.
- 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

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