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Friday, March 02, 2007

World Radio TV Handbook 2007 Review


By Gayle Van Horn

The 2007 edition of World Radio & TV Handbook, has recently released their 61st edition, during a time that most radio hobbyists consider the midst of the prime listening season.
This edition, as with past issues, remains the ultimate and most respected radio reference book for the world listening audience for shortwave, FM, TV, medium wave and longwave.
The 61st edition begins with WRTH Receiver Reviews and Active Antennas with a focus on three software-defined receivers, as well as the latest news on the radio digital revolution in Digital Update.
This year, WRTH continues their look into the future of world broadcasting with The Future of Radio II, a fascinating feature that will likely draw as much enthusiasm as it's predecessor. David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation, follows with Broadcasting in the Pacific, a nostalgic look at broadcasting from the islands.
George Jacobs features the HF Broadcast Reception and conditions to expect during 2007 with Most Suitable Frequencies to compliment your bandscanning for the year.
From active monitoring, the National and International radio sections, as the previous year, appear to be as accurate as possible, thanks to an international contributing staff. Information on seasonal frequency adjustments may be viewed at www.wrth.com. This station frequency updating information, posted between the annual issue, continues to be a successful solution for hobbyists seeking current frequencies as they become available.
The Clandestine and Other Target Broadcast section, features stations broadcasting mostly a politically motivated voice, comprised of nine pages of worldwide stations that have been actively monitored by contributors. The Frequency List, contains world medium wave listings, followed by the by-frequency Shortwave Stations of the World, Broadcast in English, DRM International Broadcasters and world television. An extensive Reference section will assist the radio listener through many hours of listening and viewing periods.
World Radio TV Handbook 2007, continues to set the radio reference standard. It remains the most comprehensive and authorative source available to guide the listener. Bravo to Mr. Hardyman and his dedicated staff.
WRTH 2007 (BOK-03-07) is available from Grove Enterprises www.grove-ent.com for
$ 26.95 plus S/H, at: 1-800-438-8155.
(Source: Gayle Van Horn, March 2007/ Monitoring Times magazine www.monitoringtimes.com)