World band radio is a trusted source of daily entertainment and crisis reporting for millions of Americans. Passport, the #1 seller in the field, provides exactly what world band listeners want.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Passport to World Band Radio (Paperback)
The other reviewer who focused on the English language issue is way off the mark. I've been reading this book faithfully for over 10 years now - and it's the most useful SWL (short wave listener) guide available.
It not only reviews the latest consumer radios and gadgets, but gives you comprehensive listings of times, stations, and showings. Trying to surf the waves without it would put you at a disadvantage. One of my favorite features is a listing that - given a frequency and time of day - will tell you what you're probably listening too. In other words, if you're surfing the waves - this book is indispensable to have at your side. Not to mention all of the other listings it has.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Passport to World Band Radio, 2005 Edition (Paperback)
I recently received a shortwave radio as a gift. Without this guide, however, I would have quickly given up trying to listen to shortwave! This is an indespensible guide to learning how to get the best reception, what frequencies to listen to, and what times to listen. The book is easy to browse through and find information regarding broadcasters, specific programming, and frequencies.
This is an essential purchase for anyone getting their first shortwave radio.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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By Ken (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Passport to World Band Radio (Paperback)
Well it IS the official list of the List-loggers Association of America.
Yes there are errors, what do you expect from an annual publication trying to cover a subject that changes daily, and the articles are frequently lame from the perspective of a long-term hobbyist, but the blue pages are the 'real' reason to buy this book. [Don't believe anyone who says 'I get Passport for the articles -- they ARE lying :) ] For radio hobbyists, it is far easier to use than the WRTH, and the info in the blue pages is 90-95% (if not better) accurate. Overall, this isn't perfect, but if you are new to the 'hobby' of Shortwave, or an old hand looking around the bands for new stuff, this book is the generally acknowledged 'go to' source for info. If you want more, you need to seek out a local or regional club and join -- cause you won't find better in 'mass market' publications -- for that you need to get the 'insiders' sources available only in clubs.
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