Radios by Hallicrafters: With Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) Review

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(More customer reviews)My first shortwave receiver, as a 12 year old, was a Hallicafters S-38. I thought it was a really impressive looking radio then and have always loved the hallicrafters looks and the performance of their top end receivers.Chuck Dachis has clearly wrote the most complete reference for all the products made by Hallicrafters. As a collector and restorer of tube type radios the book has been an invaluable reference.The only down side is I found more models and accessories that I would like to add to my collection. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves old radios.

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In the 1930s, the shortwave radio craze was just beginning to sweep the nation, and Hallicrafters radios began to boom from coast to coast and around the world! Until the 1980s, this Chicago-based firm aimed for the average consumer, and produced high quality radios on the cutting edge of technology, all reasonably priced. Today, collectors of electronics are fascinated by these pieces of radio history, most of which can be restored to their original working condition. This book includes over a thousand photographs of radio receivers, transmitters, speakers, early television sets, electronics accessories, and advertising material. Technical descriptions are provided for every known Hallicrafters model, including dates of production, model numbers, accompanying pieces, and original prices. A current price guide is included for collectors.

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Sounds In the Air: The Golden Age of Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this for my mom. She spent 5 years in radio's heyday back in the 30's, before becoming a WAVE in WWII. She actually called me today to express her gratitude for all the memories and people this book brought back to her. She loved the facts behind the facts / people as well.

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AIRWAVES OF NEW YORK: Illustrated Histories of 156 Am Stations in the Metropolitan Area, 1921-1996 Review

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(More customer reviews)There are probably a dozen or so books that I've read and re-read cover to cover in one siting. I am adding Kanze and Sulek's to that pile, making it a super baker's dozen. It's a solid, well written text, highlighted with great pictures and memorabilia about radio's AM history in metro #1. My only regret for the radio historian is that there isn't one for all the other major metro areas like Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas. I look forward to their FM version. Gotta have it. Bob Donnelly
Montclair NJ

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From its inception in New York City, radio dramatically changed the city. The five boroughs became, in some ways, more united through the medium, as common concerns were aired and given wider attention. But as radio came to be more entertainment based, the city lost the last of its small town origins, as people left the front stoop for the living room. This heavily illustrated history traces the development of AM radio in the New York metropolitan area. While technical information and program schedules are fully covered, the work also provides unique insight into radio's influence on the development of the city. The photographs reinforce the sense of change brought about by the medium.

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No Static: A Guide to Creative Radio Programming (Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently had the pleasure of reading 'No Static' by Quincy McCoy and I found it to be not only an informative read but an entertaining one as well. The true mark of any book is whether or not the author can transport the reader into his/her world, commanding their rapt attention from the opening page until the last and McCoys' 'Guide to Radio Programming' fits snuggly into this mold. The books takes the reader carefully and swiftly from Mr. McCoy's humble radio beginnings in Utica, New York to the present day. It is in the journey that we learn where Quincy gained his radio genuis. Well known programmers like Paul Drew, Jerry Clifton, and Bill Tanner are interviewed by McCoy and speak to him about the science of radio programming and creativity not only as a subject for an interview but as a dear and respected friend. Among the legendary radio personalities that Mr. McCoy reems an enormous amount of information and insight from are Dan Ingram, Chuck Leonard, and John Mason.
This book is an absolute MUST for any radio professional (or future professional) who wants to learn the basics of radio programming, and more importantly creativity; an art somehow lost through in this age of over consolidation.

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Now in softcover, No Static shows why success in today's corporate-controlled world of radio depends on putting personality and fun back on the air - and how to build the creative team to do it. This inspirational handbook by Quincy McCoy offers radio pros and aspiring broadcasters proven strategies for restoring the craft of creative programming. Practical techniques and exercises help develop leadership skills that encourage creativity, motivate staff, increase flexibility and nurture teamwork. Writing in a personal style, McCoy guides you and your radio station toward more focused branding, stronger programming, more personable DJs, and - ultimately - higher ratings leading to higher revenue.

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The Radio Station, Eighth Edition: Broadcast, Satellite and Internet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the textbook for my broadcasting class and while it is a lot of information per chapter, it is still all good information and will really let you into the world behind the scenes at your local radio station. It really talking about the whole business of radio. I recommend to anyone seeking to find out all about the workings of modern day radio.

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The Radio Station is considered the standard work on radio media. It remains a concise and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations and the radio industry in all of its various forms. Not only will you begin understand how each job at a radio station is best performed, you will learn how it meshes with those of the rest of the radio station staff. If you are uncertain of your career goals, this book provides a solid foundation in who does what, when, and why. The Radio Station details all departments within a radio station--be it a terrestrial, satellite, or Internet operation-from the inside-out, covering technology to operations, and sales to syndication. It also offers an overview of how government regulations affect radio stations today and how radio stations have adapted to new communications technologies. Drawing on the insights and observations of those who make their daily living by working in the industry, this edition continues its tradition of presenting the real-world perspective of where radio comes from, and where it is heading. The Eighth Edition of this classic text includes expanded sections on digital, satellite, and Internet radio; integration of new technologies; new and evolving formats; the uses and applications of podcasts and blogs; mobile multimedia devices; programming for the new radio formats; new contributions by key industry executives; digital studios; station clustering and consolidation; industry economics and statistics; and updated rules and regulations. The new companion website features the interviews and essays with industry professionals, an image bank, additional suggested reading, and a listing of helpful links to industry websites. This edition is loaded with new illustrations, feature boxes and quotes from industry pros, bringing it all together for the reader. * Classic and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations * Updated coverage of the podcasting boom, the clustering of radio stations and station management, the integration of new (digital) technology, and more* New analysis of satellite radio and its role in radio broadcasting today* Now celebrating its 25th anniversary!

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The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been wanting to get in to Ham Radio for a long time. A few years ago I took the leap and picked up the prior edition of this book, but I was taking classes again and ended up putting it on the back burner again for awhile. This recent July I picked up my book again with the intention of learning only to find that my volume was no longer current as of July 1st. So I tracked down a copy and went to work.
The book did a fairly efficient and straightforward job of presenting the information and properly cross-referencing between the pages and the question pool. Unlike in the prior version, the exact point in the text where a question in the question pool will reference it is now marked with the relevant question number. The previous book ended each segment with the questions you needed to study, and the question pool did list the relevant page for the question, but this edition goes a step forward by labeling the exact point in the text where that question is answered. This is useful when you are reviewing the questions for a section and miss one. Instead of rereading large chunks of a segment or just trying to memorize the answer without the facts behind it, you can now easily find and read that specific part of the section.
There were a few instances worth noting however in which the question and its answer were not in the text. The question pool will still refer you to a page for such questions but look all you want there is no section of text that details the answer. This is rare and most questions and answers are fleshed out, but there's a few occasions over the course of the book where this simply wasn't the case unfortunately.
The books organization works out pretty well with each chapter going in a sensible order and the content organized by subject. The chapters don't follow the exact order the question pool does, but I'm thankful for this since the pool tends to jump around between subjects a great deal and it'd be a tougher read if the books content had done the same. While the book is also rather large, a lot of it is taken up by pictures and charts, and only about 2/3rds of the book needs to be read. The other third of the book consists of intro chapters, a glossary, question pool, radio buying guide and a few pages of ads in the back; so it's not as bad as it may look.
The most telling piece of information is that my online test runs prior to reading the book ended in failure every time (I just wanted to see how well I could do without reading the book). After reading the book I took well over a dozen more online tests and passed every one. When the day came for me to take the test and actually earn my license I was able to breeze right through and passed the test easily on the first try. In preparation for the test I read several chapters a night over a weekend (Fri-Sun) and took my test the following Wednesday. I definitely owe my license to this book and highly recommend it for anyone interested in picking up the hobby. The information contained within will remain relevant as well, so it's a useful tool to hang on to even after you've completed the exam.

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Fm 101X: Using FM Repeaters: Ac6V's Guide To Vhf/Uhf Fm Repeaters And Your First Vhf/Uhf Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent reference to the world of VHF amateur radio operation. I recently got a technician license and a handheld radio for the two-meter band. After reading through this book in about a week, I feel like I have knowledge that would have taken me 6-12 months to learn on my own. This book helped me successfully operate on simplex and repeaters.
My criticism of this book is about its poor copy editing. I didn't spot any spelling errors or ambiguous phrases, but there are lots of run-on sentences. Some information is repeated two or three times, although the book's introduction suggests that this is necessary to allow the book to be a handy reference rather than just a book to read cover-to-cover.
Please note that this book describes radio operations that require a license for the amateur radio service from the FCC.
Overall, the information provided in this book is accurate, helpful, and practical. Newcomers to amateur radio that want to operate with a two-way FM radio will be able to get a fast start by reading this book.

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AC6V'S Guide to VHF/UHF FM Repeaters and Your First VHF/UHF Radio. It is intended for those entering the world of FM Repeaters and Amateur Radio. The guide is written for new users with or without a technical background.

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Passport to World Band Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Once again, the folks at International Broadcasting Services, Ltd. have delivered a high-quality, usable shortwave listening guide. The 2008 edition of "Passport" contains a fresh round of candid reviews of portable, recordable, emergency, laptop, table-top, professional and PC receivers, wire and compact antennas and 2008's "Top Ten" radio programmes. The feature articles this year discuss Casbah and Trans World Radio.
The 2008 edition provides updated versions of "Passport's" various resources. The propagation condition forecasts have been updated, as has the ever-popular hourly listing of the major international English broadcasts around the world and around the clock. There's also helpful information in the section for new listeners entitled "Quick Start", and the "Worldly Words" glossary provides useful definitions of many of the terms that tend to enter the vocabularies of shortwave listeners (for instance, it settled for me whether the plural is antennas or antennae, and helped me understand why dual conversion is a good thing).
"Passport" also offers plenty of other helpful information, such as the addresses of the major international broadcasting stations and the famous frequency-by-frequency list of broadcasts known as the "blue pages. The fact that they managed to cram all this into 592 legible pages is, in my opinion, quite a feat. I can see now why "Passport" is considered one of the top listening guides for world radio.

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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 ofdozens 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.

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NPR Station Directory Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the NPR Station Directory for my brother as a birthday gift from his cat! I was pleasantly surprised to find such a comprehensive directory at such a great price! The size is perfect for a person that travels...would fit into any small space with ease, in fact, it fit into a birthday card! We had a lot of fun looking to see which cities were included, and, WOW, it's amazing the number of places that have multiple NPR stations. If you, or anyone you know is both a traveler, and a fan of NPR, this is makes the perfect little gift. Needless to say, my brother certainly "thanked" his cat for it! A big "Thank You" to William Hutchings for an incredible job!

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Pocket size listing of over 1,030 National Public Radio locations in the U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii.Locations include primary stations and many translators in more remote areas.Listings are organized by state and city, giving call letters and frequency.Large type for easy legibility.

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Passport to World Band Radio 1997 (Serial) Review

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Whether your shortwave interest is home news from Ireland, Nigerian music, clandestine political movements, or just plain curiosity about the rest of the world, this is the only guide you need.
Written in understandable English with the beginner in mind, the Passport will be useful to the advanced listener as well, with up-to-date listings for the most exotic stations and their addresses, equipment tips and recommendations, advice on recording programs, a channel-by-channel guide, and much more. A new and special feature is the guide to Web Radio, where you can listen to the world right through your computer.
With this guide and a modest shortwave receiver, you're off to great listening adventures.

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The best-selling guide to international shortwave radio focuses on the news, sports, and entertainment opportunities from hundreds of stations, including award-winning ratings of world band radios and helpful "how-to" articles by leading experts. Original. IP.

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Passport to World Band Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't believe that this is the 25th edition of this wonderful reference book. I've been buying them ever since the first issue. And each one was worth the upgrade. After all, would you want to search for a TV program with last years TV Guide? Shortwave broadcast stations change their programming, their hours, the language used and even the area of the globe they broadcast to. Without this guide you are just shooting in the dark if you are trying to listen to a particular type of programming.
Each year there are reviews of radios, antennas and other listening equipment. Believe me they are not afraid to say what they think and why in their thoughtful and clear reviews. You will know why they liked or didn't like something after reading them. One reason I like to keep my older issues, is so that I can check out the reviews of equipment that I run across on eBay, hamfests, etc. If you are shopping for a world band radio you can save the price of this book on your next radio purchase (new or old).
There are insightful articles about countries around the globe and things you can learn by listening to their local radio stations. The 2009 edition has an approximately 15 page article titled "Columbia: Bandits, Ballads, and Broadcasts". Very interesting!
Then there are the "Getting Started" articles that educate and make a beginner comfortable. Those articles, plus the product reviews, take up almost 200 pages this year.
After that there is a section titled "What's On Tonight". This gives some recommendations about stations and programs to listen to each hour of the day. Detailed enough to take up about 50 pages in the book.
Then there are 60 pages of addresses and contact information of broadcast stations around the world.
The next section is "Worldwide Broadcasts in English". Most of us know that the USA, Canada, Great Britian, etc. broadcast in English. Would you like to listen to news and music from Mongolia? Or, considering the Middle Eastern situation, there are Syrian, Iranian, Saudi, etc. broadcasts in English. There are about 15 pages with schedules in this section.
The final narrative section is "Voices from Home". this is a 15 page section about broadcasts in a station's native language.
Then there is a 13 page glossary with photos of radio and shortwave listening terms and abbreviations.
Finally, there is the detailed schedule by frequency and then time of what you might expect to find on the radio. These schedules are done in a graphic format that is easy to understand. Let's just say that this un-numbered section is between 150 and 200 pages long.
So, for under $20, don't you think you are getting your money's worth?

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Low Profile Amateur Radio: Operating a Ham Station from Almost Anywhere Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a delicious book by Al Brogdon, W1AB, with ideas, suggestions and great stories about how to operate your radio in those locations with restrictions -- like apartment complexes, condos and many residential areas.
I am myself a new ham (less than a year) and I live in an apartment with tight rules; so I had _everything_ to learn from this book. Before I bought it, I was somewhat discouraged and clueless about how to start. After I read it, I realized that I could, and should, go ahead and have my ham station.
This is an enjoyable and easy-to-read text, with 162 pages. And it is well divided in 20 chapters and 9 appendixes, with many photographs and diagrams; it is practical, straightforward and, most important, written in a very entertaining language, with many stories, anecdotes and personal (and funny) situations.
It covers:
* Seven favorite systems and solutions
* Feed lines for HF antennas
* Low profile HF antennas
* A killer antenna, nearly invisible antennas and disguised antennas
* Indoor antennas
* Antenna Tuners
* Screwdriver Antennas, Loop Antennas
* HF Operating Tips
* Low Profile VHF/UHF Antennas
* Deep-cover Antenna Station...
* Going Mobile as an alternative
Another reviewer said that the Appendixes are reprinted articles. But I did not have access to the QST or ARRL Magazines before, and I never had read those articles before. So, the book was 100% new to me, and I was interested in every bit from cover to cover.
Thanks to ideas and suggestions that I read in this book, I installed my own variation: an apartment station with (conveniently placed) vertical antennas in the balcony, without bothering anyone. I don't operate when there is an important game on TV, because I don't risk producing TVI. I respect power limits and operate responsibly. OK, this is not a powerful station since I don't have a beam tower or a long wire. But it is enough for enjoying radio, HF, some occasional DX (even in this solar minimum) -- while also having peace with the XYL (wife).
Above all, this is a very positive book, that shows that it is possible to be creative in restricted spaces, and have a lot of fun.
Thanks, W1AB, for the incentive.


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More and more ham radio operators are faced with installing equipment and antennas amid a flurry of modern day limitations. The need to operate a low profile Amateur Radio station may be imposed by the confines of a small home or apartment. Other hams are restricted by deeds or leases that regulate the size of the antenna they can install.First edition readers will find this second edition contains ALL NEW material.Low Profile Amateur Radio, second edition, includes the information you need to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. Follow the easygoing discussions of Al Brogdon, W1AB, as he provides details for many real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low profile circumstances.Contents: Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Low-Profile HF Antennas Disguised Antennas Indoor Antennas Operating Modes and Tips Interference Antenna Tuners Transmitter Output Power Low-Profile VHF/UHF Antennas Mobile Operating...and more!

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Creating Powerful Radio: Getting, Keeping and Growing Audiences News, Talk, Information & Personality Broadcast, HD, Satellite & Internet Review

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(More customer reviews)Valerie Geller has a gift for breaking down the basics of broadcasting. While being on the radio seems like it is an easy task, Valerie Geller explains very important techniques for helping the beginner all the way up to the most seasoned pro. It is a way to think about radio as a larger medium, how to use the airways as a canvas, as an art. I highly recommend this and all of Valerie's books to anyone interested in radio broadcasting. These books should be in all broadcast schools and radio stations, no matter how large the radio station is. We all need reminding of how to create powerful radio.

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Creating Powerful RadioFor Managers, Programmers and Talent* GROW AUDIENCES - Increase your ratings! LifeStage Demographics: Know your audience and how they listen.* PROGRAMMING Build exciting programming - even on dull news days - with proven techniques to guide programmers and talent to the next level of performance.* NEWS: Write, produce and deliver powerful news. Learn multiple version techniques and much more. * PERSONALITY Identify winning talent. Develop strong air personalities. Learn to manage high ego talent and motivate your staff to do their best.* TALK Secrets to improve your show. Learn powerful radio interview techniques and ways to make the talk win big.* INFORMATION Break down the walls between news and entertainment radio. Creative methods to easily write and deliver complex, detailed stories or issues using the multi-version method.* PROMOTIONS Learn methods to spread the word about your station and write powerful copy for more effective promos and commercials* AIRCHECKING A comprehensive step-by-step guide to show prep and effective airchecking.Valerie Geller is an internationally acclaimed broadcast consultant working with stations that emphasize news, talk, information and personality radio. www.gellermedia.com * GROW AUDIENCES - Increase your ratings! LifeStage Demographics: Know your audience and how they listen.* PROGRAMMING - Build exciting programming - even on dull news days - with proven techniques to guide programmers and talent to the next level of performance.* PERSONALITY - Identify winning talent. Develop strong air personalities. Learn to manage high ego talent and motivate your staff to do their best.* TALK - Secrets to improve your show.Learn powerful radio interview techniques and ways to make the talk win big.* INFORMATION - Break down the walls between news and entertainment radio.Creative methods to easily write and deliver complex, detailed stories or issues using the "multi-version" method.* PROMOTIONS - Learn methods to spread the word about your station and write powerful copy for more effective promos and commercials* AIRCHECKING - A comprehensive step-by-step guide to show prep and effective airchecking.

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Now You're Talking All You Need to Get Your First Amateur Radio License, Fifth Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is exactly right for someone who wants to become a ham radio operator. This book does two things. It is a self study course that will allow you to pass the Technician level FCC test. It is also a general introduction to all of ham radio, covering the highlights of all that can be done in amateur radio. It has just the right level of sophistication to give a good understanding of all facets of amateur radio but does not get into such extreme detail that it is overwhelming. The technical level is just right as well.
I used an earlier version of this text to study for my amateur radio license (KD4TTC). Even though I studied for the Technician license I was able to pass the written portion of the test for the General license class. However, to get to know Morse code, needed for working the frequencies that will get around the whole globe, you will need to find a way to practice receiving Morse code. While this book won't teach you Morse, you will learn from the book how to go about learning it if you want to. (As an aside, I was not interested in international communications back then, so I skipped that aspect of the hobby. I will be learning Morse this year and will upgrade. There is plenty to do with amateur radio without Morse code, so don't let any disinterest or fear of Morse stop you from becomming a Ham. The book explains all this).
I have not yet come across any aspect of ham radio that was not described at least in overview in this book. I may not know details of lots of aspects of all that is ham radio, but I have not come across anything in Ham radio that I was not introduced to in this book.
You can expect that after reading this book you will be able to pass the Technician license exam, you might even be able to pass the General license written portion, you will have learned how to learn Morse, you will be able to decide what equipment you will need and where to find it, you will be able to set up your station and safely operate it, you will know correct and responsible operating procedures, and you will learn about all the different types of communications you can do so you will pick the most enjoyable aspects of the hobby for yourself.
I have given this book to friends so they can become hams. It works well for that purpose. I came here to buy a copy for yet another potential ham and found myself writing this long review. I am not really that avid of an amateur operator, but I am really enthusiastic about this book because it was such a fun and painless way to learn what I needed to know to get into ham radio.
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Talk Radio for Authors: Getting Interviews Across the U.S. and Canada Review

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(More customer reviews)The cover of the book gives the appearance of a "how to manual." It is not (just in case you think it may have ANY "how-to" in it). This is a directory (think "phone book") of "radio" talk shows, assuming that radio now means any ongoing recording or broadcast over the internet, terrestrial, and/or satellite. It is a personal collection of several shows the author has cultivated relationships with, but is by no means complete, nor anywhere near being so. Is it worth the investment? Yes. But I say that as an avid collector of knowledge, and not as a casual book buyer. If you are looking for a "how-to get on the radio" book, pick up Joe Sabah's "How to Get on Radio Talk Shows All Across America." THAT is a complete, step-by-step manual (which also comes with a database of over 900 terrestrial radio talk shows) on "how-to-do-it." THIS BOOK has the personal opinions of several hosts, all saying the same thing ("be fun, interesting, cheerfully answer ANY question we throw at you..."), and is a breakdown of "radio stations" (mostly internet radio)by categories. If this were 500 pages thicker, I would give it 5 stars. As it is, it is more of an overview than a required reference. I still recommend you buy it if you are at all serious about doing radio interviews. But do not buy it thinking that you will learn HOW to research, contact, pitch show ideas, or give good interviews. This is ONLY a listing of different places you may be interviewed, based on your target demographic. Use it as a springboard for more research, not as your "go to guide."

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WRTH 2003 World Radio TV Handbook Review

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(More customer reviews)Since 1974 this is the first time I'm not buying the WRTH. Quality has gone worsening in the last ten years, and -- as stated by other readers -- the strange splitting-editing is not handy. More: there is something I don't understand, and people at WRTH never answered to my two letters: the suppression of music identification scores. OK, not everybody can read music, but often the music id is the only way to identify a rare station in some exotic languages. Add the fact that often the station/program presented in the WRTH schedules is totally absent on the frequency. If editors at WRTH are not interested in doing a good job, I'm not interested in wasting my money.

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This is the ultimate guide for the serious radio listener!This latest 57th edition is the most up-to-date source available anywhere on medium wave, shortwave, and television broadcast information. All the world's national radio services are conveniently bookmarked, and dozens of color pages provide articles, radio reviews, propagation predictions, and maps. Dozens of winter shortwave frequencies are shown, together with frequency lists of international broadcasts in English, French, German, and Spanish. What's more, you'll find details of television broadcasters, arranged alphabetically by country, as well as DX Club information, ITU codes, and other essential information.

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Arrls Low Power Communication: The Art and Science of Qrp Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a new General Class who's interested in QRP. This book was a great introduction. Arland obviously knows his stuff (many years in the U.S. Air Force as a comm/signals guy), and his writing style is very engaging.
Arland offers lots of general information as well as detail, particularly when it comes to what he considers the two most important parts of QRP: antennas and propagation. He has separate chapters devoted to each, and he details some home-brew methods for various kinds of QRP antennas, including good photographs.
If you're interested in vintage military gear, there's quite a bit of info here as well. In addition, he gives many web site resources for further research.
Highly recommended for those (like me) who are just getting started in QRP. Now I need to save up for the Yaesu FT-817 rig (Arland's favorite).

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Welcome to the world of QRP! Now you can explore the excitement of low-power radio operating with this third edition of ARRL s Low Power Communication:Equipment and Station Accessories - commercial gear, kit-building and home-brewAntennas wire beams, loops, dipoles, portable antennas and moreOperating Strategies operating techniques, awards, and contestingNEW! Emergency Communication training, planning and other factorsNEW! Surplus Military Equipment - restoring and using this classic radio hardware.Plus QRP calling frequencies, manufacturers...and much more!--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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