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Propagation Propagation is the story of a young everyman caught up in forces much greater and more powerful than himself. In 2054, Mike Sandoval just starts to get his life together when he’s pitched into a prison camp and later must learn to live on the margins of society. Yet, he slowly rebuilds his life and finally is given a chance to face his tormentor. 347 pages. $14.95, plus $4.00 shipping and handling to the continental U.S.


TripleTriple is a collection of early poetry by Dave Hassler. Written mostly in his 20s, in the book Hassler explores the themes many young men confront: relationships with parents and family, alienation, romance, disillusionment, and finding one’s place on the planet; the volume also contains selected juvenilia from the 1980s. 83 pages. $9.99, plus $4.00 shipping and handling.


The Floor-SleepersThe Floor-Sleepers. In this volume – subtitled “A Verse Narrative in Three Parts” – David Hassler tells stories about five generations of his family and explores the various choices his grandparents, parents, and he himself has made, and he reflects on the consequences of those choices. 99 pages. $9.99, plus $4.00 shipping and handling.


Small Web Cover Triple Charlie’s Shack Companion and Advice for New Hams is 90 pages of the most-used maps, charts, tables, and information amateur radio operators need to effectively use their stations, plus real-life advice on what new hams need to know to have a great time on the air.

Part I includes zone maps, grid square maps, DX entity tables, band plans, and other useful information. Part II is for both the newcomer to the hobby and the seasoned veteran alike. Content includes articles on station building, antenna construction, best on-air practices and etiquette, modes, propagation, and more, plus Web links to dozens of additional resources for both U.S. and Canadian hams.

Cost is $6.99, plus $4.00 for shipping and handling. The book is spiral wire bound so as to lie flat and handy at your operating position. PayPal is preferred, but you can also send a check with a callsign in the memo line to Vanport Media. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your order to arrive via USPS. (Clicking the button below will take you from this site to PayPal)

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An electronic, e-book version of Triple Charlie’s Shack Companion and Advice for New Hams is available on Amazon.com for only $1.99.