The errata list is a list of errors and their corrections that were found after the product was released.
The following errata were submitted by our customers and have not yet been approved or disproved by the author or editor. They solely represent the opinion of the customer.
Color Key: Serious technical mistake Minor technical mistake Language or formatting error Typo Question Note Update
| Version | Location | Description | Submitted by | Date submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed | Page xii, xiv, xvi, xix, xx, xxi, xxii border images |
What do the border images represent? |
James Knox | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Printed | Page 2 fig 1-1, breadboard layout |
The 100uF electrolyte capacitor connected to the speaker has wrong polarity. It's correct in the schematic in fig 1-2 however. |
Anonymous | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Printed | Page 19 3rd paragraph |
This is in reply to John’s error. My kit did not come with a 10pF capacitor either however the book just says you can experiment with a 10pF instead of a 100pF. I do not believe it is crucial to the project. |
Anonymous | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Printed | Page 24 4 |
Actually, a factual or historical mistake, so I selected the only option, "Question or request for clarification." This paragraph states that the Sun interferes with radio reception because it overwhelms transmissions with its own electromagnetic interference! Obviously, the Sun does not do this. Its effects on the ionosphere are correctly stated later in the book. I would just delete this paragraph. |
Robert Mazur, VA3ROM | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Printed | Page 162 Fig 9-16 |
Image of pico on breadboard is shifted one pin to the left of where it should be. |
Anonymous | Feb 08, 2026 |