Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook (Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook) [Paperback]

Bowker (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: R. R. Bowker (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835241122
• ISBN-13: 978-0835241120
• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 8.8 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,168,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The TV/radio reference bible score high marks, March 31, 2000

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Pete Sayek "PeteRFNY" (Clinton, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook (Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook) (Paperback)

The Broadcast/Cable Yearbook continues to be THE reference guide for television and radio stations, as it has been for lo these many years. While there are other reference guides available (such as the M street guide, the FM Atlas, etc.), the BCYearbook is still the only place to find EVERYTHING in one easy to read place.

The Yearbook retains its' easy to find reference guidelines - stations listed alphabetically, by frequency/channel - as well as complete info listings by state and city.

The major drawback to the Yearbook (through no fault of its' own) is how outdated much of its' ownership/network affiliation information becomes almost as soon as it is printed, thanks to the new broadcast phenomenon of mergers and takeovers.

But the Yearbook's strong points remain (as they always have been) it's ability to find information rapidly, such as call letters and frequency/channel. If there is one area that needs improvement, it is the cable TV section, which remains muddled and not very user friendly.

That said, this reference "bible" is still the most valuable tool for those withing the industry, the DXer, and those with a fascination for radio and television.