Passport to World Band Radio by Lawrence Magne
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Book Reviews of Passport to World Band Radio
Book Review: Excellent Resource, Well Designed
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent resource and will get you listening to shortwave broadcasts immediately. One of the most useful features is the "What's On Tonight" section which lists broadcasts in English based on time of day and frequency. The other most used section is the "blue pages" in back which list all of the broadcasts by frequency. This allows you to quickly look up a station you are hearing and determine where it is likely coming from, even if you cannot understand the language.
The product reviews are very useful as well - and there are feature stories highlighting some of the broadcast stations around the world that make for very interesting reading. Great for beginners, and a must for the Shortwave enthusiast!
Book Review: A Well Established World Class Annual Reference.Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Serious radio listeners should never purchase a new radio without checking on what radios are available - and how they rate for function and price. Science is changing at an ever increasing rate. Annual upgraded issues of "Passport to World Band Radio" leads in presenting this new information. It also gives information on collectible vintage radios of interest.
Furthermore, the reader is given an update on stations that can be received from all parts of the world.
Radio improvements occur almost on a daily basis, but this publication is the best single reference helping amateur and even professional radio enthusiasts stay informed.
Book Review: Good resource for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
Passport is a great starting point for anyone interested in shortwave, but if amazon does not have it in stock, you may be able to find a new copy at your local major booksellers for less than 25 bucks. I found mine at a B&N. Do not be suckered in by the sellers advertising them used for over a hundred dollars. The book is a terrific resource, but not for the price of a decent Grundig portable. Too bad it's the last edition. I wonder how it could have been saved.Book Review: An excellent resource for all.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is excellent for experts, because it provides up-to-date frequency listing for station around the world. The beginner or potential beginner gets in depth reviews of the world band radios that are available.
I am not a regular short wave listener and I have a SONY ICF-SW7600GR. When I have a few minutes in the evening while I'm reading, I'll surf the airways.
This book comprehensive and informative, yet easy to understand.
Book Review: Awesomely cool
Summary: 5 Stars
Being new to the genre, I am glad I picked this up. Not sure what type of radio to buy? Pick this up. Not sure what to listen into? Pick this up. This will give you all the information you need to listen in and when to do so. It has EVERY station everywhere listed so you can pick and choose your listening pleasure. Check this out and enjoy!