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Passport to World Band Radio, 2005 Edition Paperback – October 19, 2004

by Lawrence Magne (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
World band radio delivers on-the-spot news, perspectives and entertainment that is enjoyed anywhere. For 2005 two major developments will expand Passport's readership: World band goes digital. XM, Premium world band portables will soon also receive XM satellite radio. Entering its 21 year, Passport outsell all competitors combined.
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  1. Print length
    592 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    UNKNO
  4. Publication date
    October 19, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6.96 x 0.7 x 9.08 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0914941852
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0914941859
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ UNKNO; New Ed edition (October 19, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0914941852
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0914941859
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.83 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.96 x 0.7 x 9.08 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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  • William Steck
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2005
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    You say that you just bought a shortwave radio but don't know where to start to find some interesting programming? Pick up "Passport to World Band Radio." You'll be finding out where to tune after spending a little while with this very well executed shortwave guide.

    This book has reviews on the popular shortwave radios, and tuning information. There is a section that goes hour by hour and lists the countries that are transmitting at that time in English. There is a similar section, but for those who are living in an English speaking country who wish to hear shortwave broadcasts from there homeland: Greece, Israel, France, Egypt, et al. Finally, if you pick up something on your radio and need to figure out where it is being broadcast from, there is a guide in the back that lists by frequency and time.

    All in all, this is a very handy book. If you are thinking about buying a shortwave set, or just bought one, buy this book.
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  • Bryan Ralph
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cruising the airwaves.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2005
    If you are an enthusiast of short-wave radio, then this publication offers much in the way of general and technical information regarding broadcasting from near and afar. My introduction into the realm of short-wave reception came via a present: Sangean ATS 803-A. Immediately I searched for information as to broadcasting frequencies and times;and, this was prior to the Internet -- therefore, there was very little data to be had until I discovered Passport to World Band Radio.

    I commend this publication to anyone, beginner or professional, who has has a significant interest in short-wave. The 2005 edition includes many interesting articles; however, of particular note is the data concerning antennas. And the section entitled "What's On Tonight?" is especially invaluable for its brevity and information. So, if you are either a beginner or long-term enthusiast in the realm of Short-wave, then purchase the 2005 edition. You will be impressed at the thoroughness of the text; and the advertisements are well-designed.
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  • fred binion sr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good products,
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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    I like the book it sold as used but I can't help to believe that it's brand new, and I don't like used stuff. A amazon " rep " recommend me to try their used books and if I didn't like it send it back will amazon will never see this book again.
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  • dad2
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2014
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    better than most
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  • Enrique Bozzo
    5.0 out of 5 stars just what I wanted
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2005
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    It is the third time that I buy this book, and it has always delivered. Excellent for choosing a new radio or antenna, and to know what is the radio station I find at whatever frequency and time.

    Also good for general information on the world of short wave radio, and at a reasonable price.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • fred overbeek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
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    Very good, beter then expected, thank you
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  • D. J. Stone
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great information source for SW listening
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2005
    I'm fairly new to SW listening. I own about 10 different worldband radios, and got tired of just hit-or-miss finding stations to listen to (although I admit that's one of the cool parts about worldband), so I decided to pick up this book, which I couldn't find at any local bookstores.

    This book give a tremendous amount of information on what is available on worldband, and it's easy enough for the beginner (like me) to understand.

    It also gives you MULTIPLE advertisements for the same products -- mostly Eton/Grundig. We're talking about some radios being listed in ads 10 or more times. Some advertising salesman just didn't know when to let up. That's about the only drawback I can think of.

    I can't imagine owning a worldband radio without having this book as a resource.
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  • Boroma
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a little commercial.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2005
    I brought a previous edition of this book and used it to buy a radio and to help me to listen to it while I was travelling.

    I received short wave broadcasts, particularly from Radio Australia.

    The radio that I ended up with (Lowe HF150) is no longer reviewed but it did everthing that was promised. I was able to receive all the short wave that I wanted.

    The frequencies do change with time but it is possible to work round this.
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  • zak39562
    4.0 out of 5 stars 周波数から局名検索のバイブル
    Reviewed in Japan on November 14, 2004
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    DXファンには説明不要な本書。容赦ない受信機・アンテナレビュー、放送局情報、周波数から放送局を割り出す巻末のブルーページと従来のフォーマットと変わらない。
    ただ、それぞれの記事が全体に占める割合は微妙に変化している。巻末のブルーページが昨年と比べて12ページ減っている。明らかに短波放送が縮小している裏付けといえる。その一方、受信機・アンテナレビューが12ページ増え、充実している。総ページ数は592ページとここ数年変わっていない。
    短波放送縮小の波を何とかかわしているように思える。
    発売時期が冬期周波数の発表直後の11月上旬～中旬と早いのはよいのだが、ここ2年ほど誤った情報が少なからず掲載されているのが残念でならない。
    たとえば、筆者の好きなRadio Canada Internationalの世界標準時(UTC)1430～1500、周波数5985kHzおよび9535kHzの放送言語はフランス語なのに、本書では前年の中国語のままで表記されている。
    年末～年始に発売されるライバル誌のWRTHの情報の方が正確である。
    もう１ヶ月ほど発売が遅れてでも正確な情報を掲載してもらえれば星５つとなるだろう。
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  • H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stuck for something to listen to....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2005
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    Excellent book, giving details of a large number of radio stations world wide, and their broadcast times. Loads of fascinating information. Slightly disappointed with the reviews of the receiving equipment. I felt there were lots of other equipment that deserved a mention.
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  • Joel Porterie
    5.0 out of 5 stars super
    Reviewed in France on November 10, 2014
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    pour tous les fans de radio-amateurs, livre complet avec fréquences et horaires d'émission plus de nombreux guides concernant les divers récepteurs
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2017
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    good value old book
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta complete the collection.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2015
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    Great resource, loads of valuable info.
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