Book excerpt: An excellent resource for engineers and technicians alike, this practical design guide offers a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the most important aspects and components of radio frequency equipment and systems. The book applies theoretical fundamentals to real-world issues, heavily relying on examples from recent design projects. Key discussions include system design schemes, circuits and components for system evaluations and design, RF measurement instrumentation, antennas and associated hardware, and guidelines for purchasing test equipment. The book also serves as a valuable on-the-job training resources for sales engineers and a graduate-level text for courses in this area.