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Best books to learn Antennas and RF engineering, in order

Antenna work sits on top of electromagnetic field theory, and the standard failure mode is to open Balanis first, hit the vector calculus in chapter two, and conclude the subject is inaccessible. It is not — but the order matters.

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How should I approach learning antennas and rf engineering?
Antenna work sits on top of electromagnetic field theory, and the standard failure mode is to open Balanis first, hit the vector calculus in chapter two, and conclude the subject is inaccessible. It is not — but the order matters.
What's a good book to start antennas and rf engineering with?
A strong starting point is Practical antenna handbook by Joseph J. Carr. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after antennas and rf engineering?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Corrosion engineering.

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