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1 WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK 2016 This long established publication is filled with schedules, frequencies and addresses of shortwave broadcast stations. Organized primarily by country. Also includes a by-frequency listing of shortwave broadcast stations, radio club info., plus receiver reviews. WRTH Pub TH Edition. List price Order # WORLDWIDE LISTENING GUIDE By J. Figliozzi. Modeled on the author s popular Worldwide Shortwave Listening Guide, this new book covers all of today's formats: live ondemand, podcast, satellite, Internet, digital, analog, AM, FM, shortwave and wi-fi. Learn what can be heard how, where and when! Spiral bound 7th Ed. 160 p List Order # SHORTWAVE FREQUENCY GUIDE By J. Klingenfuss. This guide has 5,000 shortwave broadcast listings by frequency and includes 8,000 abbreviated entries from Guide to Utility Stations You get great coverage of broadcast and utility stations in one up-to-date book! 20 th Ed. December p. [CD version on pg. 107]. Order # /2016 GUIDE TO UTILITY STATIONS By J. Klingenfuss. The world's biggest and best guide to non-broadcast stations in the range of 0-30 MHz. With 8,800 listings in aero, maritime, military, diplomatic, time stations and more. Covers SSB, CW, AM and exhaustive RTTY. Thousands of changes since last edition. Highly recommended. 28 th Edition December p. Order # PIRATE RADIO (+ Audio CD!) Underground Illegal Broadcasting By Yoder. A behind the scenes look at the incredible saga of America's underground, illegal broadcasters. From early pirate broadcasting to today's pirates. It's all here. The included audio CD features segments from some of the most famous, infamous and notorious pirate stations HighText. 326 p. Order # WORLDWIDE AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS FREQ. DIR. By R. E. Evans. The most complete and up-to-date aeronautical communications frequency directory ever! Over 2350 discrete frequencies with full commercial and military coverage, encompassing both voice and digital modes in the HF, VHF & UHF bands. The definitive aero reference. Second Ed U.R.R. 260 p. Order # DISCOVER DXING! HOW TO HEAR DISTANT AM, FM & TV STATIONS By J. Zondlo. A great intro to DXing the AM, FM and TV bands. Topics include: propagation, seasonal conditions, equipment, antennas and reference materials. Chapters on: best bets for hearing 50 states on AM, clear channel AM stations and VHF TV stations by channel. Third Ed Universal Radio. 96 p. Order # JUST THE FAX! - AN SWL GUIDE TO WEATHER FAX By Steven Handler. The shortwave bands are buzzing with the sounds of a fax machine. With the right equipment and this book you can see these interesting transmissions. Includes an introduction to fax transmissions FAX stations by frequency and time ordered list of scheduled fax transmissions pages. Order # THE NEW SHORTWAVE PROPAGATION HANDBOOK By Jacobs, Cohen & Rose. A comprehensive review of the principles and theories of shortwave propagation prediction. Reviews: ionosphere, sunspot cycles, forecasting, unusual HF & VHF propagation, etc. Generous use of charts and diagrams makes it understandable for hams & SWLs. 1995, 1997 CQ 150 p. Order # UTILITY DXer'S QSL ADDRESS HANDBOOK By Steven Handler. This well researched book contains the postal and addresses of many shortwave utility stations located on all seven continents. Most listings also show type of QSL they issue, preferred method of contact and verification signers. There are over 40 QSL images (half in color) p. Order # Page 109

2 Books - Listening SHORTWAVE RECEIVERS PAST & PRESENT By Fred Osterman. A comprehensive guide to over 1700 shortwave, amateur and commercial communications receivers (plus 1200 variants) made in the last 70 years. With 1800 photos and information including: coverage, circuit type, display, features, performance, new & used values (for most), reviews, etc. Over 360 domestic and international manufacturers are represented. Become an instant receiver expert. Hard bound Fourth Edition Universal Radio Research. 800 p. See inside front cover of this catalog for more information on this book. Order # PIRATE RADIO ANNUAL 2014 By A. Yoder. Pirate radio is surely an interesting and controversial subject. But no one can debate that pirate radio is alive, well and offers a tremendous range of programming. The author introduces the topic, provides insights on tuning and QSLing pirates and provides an extensive review of pirate activity in the previous year, covering both domestic and international pirate stations heard in North America. This book includes an audio CD of 70 different pirate stations! 2014 Cabinet 176 p. Order # Universal Radio 6830 Americana Pkwy. THE PRACTICAL ANTENNA HANDBOOK By Joe Carr & George Hippisley. This book covers all types of antennas. Includes: dipoles, verticals, multiband wire, long-wire directional, hidden, phased verticals, beams, shortwave, VHF/UHF, marine, microwave, mobile antennas and grounding. 5th Ed TAB 784 p. List Order # RADIO ON THE ROAD THE TRAVELER's COMPANION By W. Hutchings. This handy reference is designed for listeners on the go. It lists over 15,000 AM and FM stations in the U.S.A. It is organized by State, City with station format. Find the type of programming you want anywhere. Also lists for sports, talk radio and NPR. Eighth Edition Luce 283 p. Order # JOE CARR'S LOOP ANTENNA HANDBOOK By Joe Carr. Here is a comprehensive, but readable guide to understanding and building loops for longwave, medium wave, shortwave and VHF. Loop antennas can be very effective, even if you have limited space and a tight budget. Many diagrams and illustrations. URR p. List Order # ON THE SHORTWAVES By Jerome S. Berg. Here for the first time is the complete history of the pioneer days of shortwave broadcast, from the early concepts of Marconi & Armstrong, through the Golden Era of the 1930's and finally through World War II. A beautiful, fully illustrated reference for every SWL. Softcover. McFarland 272 p. Order # BROADCASTING ON THE SHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY By Jerome S. Berg. The heart of the book, Shortwave Year-by-Year is a detailed account of the shortwave bands in each year from 1945 to present. It reviews what American listeners were hearing on the shortwave bands, describes the arrival and departure of stations, and recounts important SW events McFarland 488 p. Soft. List Order # LISTENING ON THE SHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY By Jerome S. Berg. Written from the standpoint of the serious shortwave enthusiast, this book examines the histories of the major North American shortwave clubs, DX programs, a chronology of the shortwave receivers, how receiver technology impacted listening plus PCs and shortwave listening McFarland 415 p. Soft. List Order # RADIO PROPAGATION FOR BEGINNERS By Carl Mann. An informative, nontechnical and readable introductory pamphlet covering the various modes of shortwave propagation p. Order # Quality Equipment Since 1942 Page 110 THE EARLY SHORTWAVE STATIONS A Broadcasting History Through 1945 By Jerome S. Berg. This year-byyear account chronicles the birth and operation of the large international broadcasters, as well as the numerous smaller stations that were a great attraction to the DXers of the time. With more than 100 illustrations and extensive notes, bibliography and index Softcover. McFarland 340 p. Order # Info.:

3 LISTENING TO LONGWAVE - THE WORLD BELOW 500 KILOHERTZ By K. Carey. Your introduction to the fascinating basement band of the radio spectrum. Includes: who is on the air, LW reception equipment, listening tips, sounds of nature: Whistlers, Tweeks, Dawn Chorus and other radio atmospherics, navigation beacons, time stations, broadcasters, NAVTEX and Lowfer band Univ. Radio. 98 p. Order # BUYING A USED SHORTWAVE RECEIVER By F. Osterman. Buying a used shortwave radio can provide great savings if you have the facts. This affordable market guide features the top 100 most sought after portables and tabletops produced in the last 20 years. Photo, specs, features, ratings, plus new and used values for each. Fourth Ed URR. 78 p. Order # TRANSMITTER HUNTING- RADIO DIRECTION FINDING By Moell & Curlee Learn how to use transmitter hunting for both practical purposes and for fun. Covers techniques, inexpensive equipment, dealing with weak signals, fox-hunting, triangulations, etc. Also covers latest military DF technologies. For hams, SWLs, scanner buffs, pilots and boaters Tab 324 p. Order # RACE SCANNING - EXPERIENCE HIGH SPEED SCANNER LISTENING By Richard Haas, Jr. Listening to a scanner radio at the track adds a dramatic new element to the race fan's experience. This book will help you to be properly equipped and informed to enjoy the race from a new perspective. Listen to and understand exciting real-time transmissions from the driver's seat and support communications from behind the scene Universal 40 p. Order # VLF RADIO - THE SOUNDS OF LONGWAVE By K. Carey. This audio CD gives you an audio tour of the longwave band from natural radio to aviation beacons, to weather stations, LOW- FERS, military transmissions, time stations, broadcasters and more! Even includes some historical signals such as submarine comms. With an information sheet, list of additional resources, basic LW spectrum chart, and blank logging page Kevin Carey. Order # INSIDE THE MISSION CONTROL CENTER By R. H. Nicholson. This book is your personal tour of the original Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center. A technical and comprehensive examination of NASA's nerve center prior to A great book for the space or communications enthusiast Universal Radio Res. 96 p. Close-out. Order # FM ATLAS AND STATION DIRECTORY By Bruce Elving. This unique book covers FM broadcast stations in North America. Maps are included for each state (and Canadian province) showing station call and location. It also includes station listings by location and frequency with formats indicated Twenty First Edition. FM Atlas Publishing. 288 p. Order #0000 Discontinued 20 TH Edition close-out sale. 264 p. Order # SCANNERS & SECRET FREQUENCIES By Henry Eisenson. Here from A to Z is information about the fascinating scanning radio hobby. This book discusses scanner radio design, computer aided scanning, military, aviation, marine, law enforcement, federal and state laws plus much more Index 318 p. Order # SATELLITES TODAY By Baylin. Here is a complete and understandable guide to satellite TV technology. Round out your knowledge of communications with this book. 2nd Ed UE 166 p. Order # TWO-WAY RADIOS & SCAN- NERS FOR DUMMIES By Ward Silver NØAX. Learn how to communicate using CB, HF, VHF marine and ham radios. It explains how to use scanners and other radios to monitor aviation, public service, sporting events, shortwave, distant AM/FM/TV stations, unlicensed services, and more. It covers operating conventions, licensing, and technical considerations for each type of radio plus installation of radios and antennas. Wiley 368 p. Order # AMATEUR RADIO ASTRONOMY Explore the contributions of radio amateurs to the science of radio astronomy and how the average amateur can make and set up equipment to study the signals coming from space. 2 nd Ed RSGB 320 p. Order # Page 111

4 RADIO DATA CODE MANUAL By J. Klingenfuss. Technical details of most HF protocols such as: ACARS, ALE, ALF-RDS, ALIS, ARQ-E/3, Clover-2, Coquelet, DUP- ARQ, NAVTEX, Pactor/2/3, Piccolo, POL-ARQ, PSK31/63/25F, RUM- FEC, SITOR, TWINPLEX plus military modem standards and RTTY alphabets. 18 th Ed p. Order # RADIOTELEX MESSAGES By J. Klingenfuss. Here you will see the actual results of 25 years of monitoring global teleprinter, fax and data communications by this noted author. Over 1004 actual sample messages and screen shots are provided with full technical details. Also includes: Q, Z and Telex codes. 1 ST Ed p. Order # RTTY TODAY By D. Ingram. An older title, but still a great way to understand how radioteletype works. Covers the theory and equipment of HAM and SWL radioteletype U.E. 112 p. Order # THE RTTY LISTENER RL 1-25 By Fred Osterman. This specialized book contains hard-to-find information on advanced RTTY and FAX monitoring techniques and frequencies. An interesting historical secondary reference for the advanced radioteletype listener. Compiles Newsletters 1 to Univ. Radio Res. 222 p. 8½" x 11". Order # THE RTTY LISTENER RL Compiles RTTY Listener Newsletters 26 to U.R.R. 103 p. Order # The Klingenfuss RTTY mode CD sets are on page 51. U.S.S.R. MERCHANT SHIP LIST By J. Berri. Lists hundreds of monitored Soviet ships by callsign and name plus information on decoding the header. For the Russian RTTY enthusiast U.R.R. 72 p. Order # EASIER TO READ HOME- PATROL SCANNER MANUAL popular Uniden HomePatrol I & II p. Order # EASIER TO READ MANUAL PSR300/400 PRO97/163/164 Pro-97, Pro-163, Pro-164 and Pro plus GRE PSR300 and PSR p. Order # EASIER TO READ UNIDEN XT SCANNER MANUALS Uniden BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD- 396XT and BCD996XT p. Order # EASIER TO READ MANUAL PSR310/410/500/600 PRO106/197 Realistic Pro-106 and Pro-197 plus GRE PSR310, PSR410, PSR500 and PSR600. This four color 80 page guide unlocks all the capabilities of your scanner in an easy to read format using pictures, charts and diagrams p. Order # EASIER TO READ PRO-18/107 PSR700/800 SCAN MANUALS Realistic Pro-18 and Pro-107 plus the GRE PSR700 and PSR Order # R.D.I. WHITEPAPER REVIEWS By Larry Magne. These exhaustive reports (usually 12 to 20 pages) offer complete and unbiased evaluations and ratings on major receivers and topics. Magne pulls no punches as he meticulously analyzes and reports his findings. RDI. The following reports are available at 6.95 each: AOR AR3030 #2513 AOR AR7030 #3592 Drake R8 #2085 Drake SW8 #0411 Grundig Satellit 500 #3029 Grundig Satellit 650 #1709 Icom R9000 #0702 Japan Radio NRD-93 #0959 Japan Radio NRD-525 #0919 Lowe HF-150 #0574 Lowe HF-225 #1803 Sony CRF-V21 #1012 Yaesu FRG-100 #2648 Yaesu FRG-8800 #0141 How to Interpret and Understand Receiver Specs. #2271 For additional titles visit: Page 112

5 NATIONAL RADIO CLUB AM RADIO LOG By National Radio Club. The most accurate and comprehensive guide to American and Canadian medium wave (AM) stations. Organized by frequency, with callsign cross reference. Includes station addresses! A must for every medium wave DX'er th Ed N.R.C. Unbound 3-hole punched. 274 p. Order # NATIONAL RADIO CLUB ANTENNA PATTERN BOOK By Paul Swearingen. Totally redone, 230 pages with both daytime and nighttime patterns for AM stations in the U.S. and Canada! Three hole punched and updated through July 15, This book is a great companion to the NRC AM Radio Log. Fits in a 1 inch three-ring binder (not supplied). 7th Ed. N.R.C Order # THE DX'PEDITION HANDBOOK By S. Axelrod. This book will be of keen interest to MW DXer's. It details the preparation, execution and amazing results of the '91 & '93 Newfoundland AM-band DX'Peditions. Rare, exotic AM DX is possible! Informative and entertaining. (Does not deal with ham DX'Peditions) National Radio Club 80 p. Order # RADIO MONITORING GUIDE By N6FN. Condensed and practical guide to where the action is found on the SWL, HF, VHF and UHF bands. Includes background information on how the various shortwave and VHF/ UHF radio services operate. Use as a tuning guide and for programming the scanning capabilities of your radio. Includes background information useful for monitoring Civil and General Aviation, HF Marine Telephone, VHF Marine, GMRS, FRS and other radio services. Third Edition 2011 Nifty 15 p. Order # NRC ANTENNA REFERENCE MANUAL VOLUME I By the National Radio Club. Technical reprints from the pages of the DX News. This volume deals mostly with various loops for medium wave DXing. Includes: Two Foot Loop, Hawk Loop, FET Altazimuth Loop, etc N.R.C. 50 p. Order # MANUAL VOLUME II More reprints covering Wedge Loop, Harley Loop and phased beverages. Order # MANUAL VOLUME III National Radio Club p Order # Flat-Rate Shipping (48 states) Up to to to to LOOP ANTENNAS - DESIGN & THEORY By the National Radio Club. Every serious medium wave DXer will eventually want a loop antenna. This compendium of studious articles by Gordon P. Nelson, Dallas Lankford and others, covers most aspects of medium wave loop design. Hard to find info for the MW DXer NRC 79 p. Order # EASIER TO READ UNIDEN BCD436HP / BCD536HP Manual Uniden BCD436HP and BCD536HP Order # A DXER'S TECHNICAL GUIDE By N. Hall-Patch. Here is a unique compilation of technical information expressly for the medium wave DXer. Extensive coverage of receivers, accessories, antennas (including loops) and circuit mods. This is a must have book if you are a serious AM band DXer pages, spiral bound. I.R.C.A. Fourth Ed. Order # BEVERAGE AND LONG- WIRE ANTENNA DESIGN & THEORY By the National Radio Club. This small but scholarly book examines the ultimate antenna for the serious medium wave DXer NRC. 61 p. Order # POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS YEAR SETS Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Receive all 12 back-issues for Order # Page 113