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Passport to World Band Radio
As events unfold, those wanting answers go beyond everyday sources to seek out news, opinion and perspectives direct and unfiltered. Only world band radio delivers this no matter what, and quick-access Passport to World Band Radio is the #1 seller to this market-over a million copies sold to date. Each edition is welcomed by established and emerging readers alike, as Passport delivers in nearly 600 pages what world band listeners seek: * Three-way guide to what's on from stations in dozens of countries: news, entertainment and opinion in English and other languages. All three formats: country-by-country, channel-by-channel, hour-by-hour. * Award-winning reviews of world band radios and accessories, with ratings of dozens of models from Sony, Grundig and others. Radios for emergencies, too. * Wealth of helpful how-to articles, along with a directory of station contacts, webcasts and a glossary. This annual title keeps readers coming back year after year, making it what one chain buyer hails as a quiet bestseller.
592 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1955
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March 28, 2008
The monopolization of broadcast media in the United States strikes a near fatal blow to our democracy. The power to decide "what" is news and "how" it will be communicated to the public rests in too few hands. Hands that cannot be trusted. Hands that swamp us with meaningless trivia, non-information, disinformation and outright lies. Meanwhile, vital information that should be communicated to the public goes unreported.
What can a citizen disillusioned with the U.S. news media do? What alternative sources are their to the current broadcast media?
One romantic option is Short Wave Radio. Also known as World Band Radio, this broadcast platform opens new windows into the amazingly wonderful world beyond the U.S.
The radio news being broadcast from outside the U.S. presents a completely different perspective than what you hear inside. It's interesting to hear alternative views of the days events. And it's amazing how often the radio news from Canada, Cuba, Britain, Norway, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, India, Australia, Taiwan and beyond cover vitally important events completely ignored by the U.S. media.
(Plus, this being radio, there is unlimited fantastic music you aren't likely to ever hear anywhere on your FM/AM receiver.)
How can someone in the U.S. hear all of this? With a surprisingly small portable Short Wave radio.
If you have any curiosity about Short Wave or World Band Radio here is the book that has everything you need.
In this single volume one can read the history of Short Wave, how the technology works, reviews of current receivers and antennas, how environmental conditions effect reception, how to set up Short Wave equipment and a comprehensive listing of every known Short Wave broadcasting station on Earth and its broadcast schedule. And, if you decide you want to start your own Short Wave radio station, this book will show you how to get started.
This book is published every year. Each annual edition rates the newest equipment, chronicles Short Wave news and events and updates the station directories and broadcast schedules.
What can a citizen disillusioned with the U.S. news media do? What alternative sources are their to the current broadcast media?
One romantic option is Short Wave Radio. Also known as World Band Radio, this broadcast platform opens new windows into the amazingly wonderful world beyond the U.S.
The radio news being broadcast from outside the U.S. presents a completely different perspective than what you hear inside. It's interesting to hear alternative views of the days events. And it's amazing how often the radio news from Canada, Cuba, Britain, Norway, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, India, Australia, Taiwan and beyond cover vitally important events completely ignored by the U.S. media.
(Plus, this being radio, there is unlimited fantastic music you aren't likely to ever hear anywhere on your FM/AM receiver.)
How can someone in the U.S. hear all of this? With a surprisingly small portable Short Wave radio.
If you have any curiosity about Short Wave or World Band Radio here is the book that has everything you need.
In this single volume one can read the history of Short Wave, how the technology works, reviews of current receivers and antennas, how environmental conditions effect reception, how to set up Short Wave equipment and a comprehensive listing of every known Short Wave broadcasting station on Earth and its broadcast schedule. And, if you decide you want to start your own Short Wave radio station, this book will show you how to get started.
This book is published every year. Each annual edition rates the newest equipment, chronicles Short Wave news and events and updates the station directories and broadcast schedules.
October 15, 2017
This is an older version of the book, sadly no longer updated. It still has some interesting items in it - old adverts, old schedules but plenty to read without the rose-tinted glasses. As usual, there is a guide on the whys and hows of shortwave listening. I very much doubt that the broadcasters listed are still on the same frequencies but you should be and to Google the current setups if you want to particularly listen to any station (if they are still on air) the propagation of radio signals follows the same laws of physics n o w as back then.
August 11, 2016
This was a yearly updated book for shows and equipment presented and used in short-band radio(3Mhz-30Mhz). I have the 2003 edition. I think the last edition was 2009 and it is no longer in print.
May 27, 2015
Comprehensive guide. Might be the best way to language fluency for those who can't travel extensively.
July 24, 2018
Although no longer published, this annual guide to world band (shortwave) radio was the definitive book about listening to shortwave. Equal parts reviews, articles, tips and broadcast schedules this book had it all. I used to enjoy writing reception reports for stations to earn QSL cards. Sadly, most shortwave stations have been replaced by the internet. My love of shortwave listening (SWL) eventually lead me to earning my amateur (ham) radio license KI4ASK. What’s pictured for this book is the final edition, which I still own and enjoy perusing.
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