Passport to World Band Radio, 2005 Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Lawrence Magne
Publisher: International Broadcasting Services Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 583249
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 592
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7 x 0.8
ISBN: 0914941852
Dewey Decimal Number: 384.545
EAN: 9780914941859
ASIN: 0914941852
Publication Date: November 2004
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Product Description
World band radio delivers on-the-spot news, perspectives and entertainment that is enjoyed anywhere. For 2005 two major developments will expand Passport's readership: World band goes digital. XM, Premium world band portables will soon also receive XM satellite radio. Entering its 21 year, Passport outsell all competitors combined.
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 A must have. August 31, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
As the New York time says 'The TV guide for short wave Radio'world wide.
 Cruising the airwaves. August 10, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you are an enthusiast of short-wave radio, then this publication offers much in the way of general and technical information regarding broadcasting from near and afar. My introduction into the realm of short-wave reception came via a present: Sangean ATS 803-A. Immediately I searched for information as to broadcasting frequencies and times;and, this was prior to the Internet -- therefore, there was very little data to be had until I discovered Passport to World Band Radio.
I commend this publication to anyone, beginner or professional, who has has a significant interest in short-wave. The 2005 edition includes many interesting articles; however, of particular note is the data concerning antennas. And the section entitled "What's On Tonight?" is especially invaluable for its brevity and information. So, if you are either a beginner or long-term enthusiast in the realm of Short-wave, then purchase the 2005 edition. You will be impressed at the thoroughness of the text; and the advertisements are well-designed.
A must have. July 25, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
You say that you just bought a shortwave radio but don't know where to start to find some interesting programming? Pick up "Passport to World Band Radio." You'll be finding out where to tune after spending a little while with this very well executed shortwave guide.
This book has reviews on the popular shortwave radios, and tuning information. There is a section that goes hour by hour and lists the countries that are transmitting at that time in English. There is a similar section, but for those who are living in an English speaking country who wish to hear shortwave broadcasts from there homeland: Greece, Israel, France, Egypt, et al. Finally, if you pick up something on your radio and need to figure out where it is being broadcast from, there is a guide in the back that lists by frequency and time.
All in all, this is a very handy book. If you are thinking about buying a shortwave set, or just bought one, buy this book.
just what I wanted July 19, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is the third time that I buy this book, and it has always delivered. Excellent for choosing a new radio or antenna, and to know what is the radio station I find at whatever frequency and time.
Also good for general information on the world of short wave radio, and at a reasonable price.
Great information source for SW listening June 29, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm fairly new to SW listening. I own about 10 different worldband radios, and got tired of just hit-or-miss finding stations to listen to (although I admit that's one of the cool parts about worldband), so I decided to pick up this book, which I couldn't find at any local bookstores.
This book give a tremendous amount of information on what is available on worldband, and it's easy enough for the beginner (like me) to understand.
It also gives you MULTIPLE advertisements for the same products -- mostly Eton/Grundig. We're talking about some radios being listed in ads 10 or more times. Some advertising salesman just didn't know when to let up. That's about the only drawback I can think of.
I can't imagine owning a worldband radio without having this book as a resource.
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