{"id":35218,"date":"2018-12-21T09:13:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T13:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=35218"},"modified":"2018-12-21T09:19:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T13:19:54","slug":"wrth-2019-a-look-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/wrth-2019-a-look-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"WRTH 2019: A look inside"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I received my copy of the 2019\u00a0World Radio and TV Handbook (WRTH)<\/em> directly from the publisher earlier this week. It arrives annually–without fail–just prior to my Christmas holiday travels.<\/p>\n

I look forward to receiving this excellent staple radio reference guide–and this\u00a0is their\u00a073rd edition! <\/strong>The WRTH has never disappointed, so my expectations are always quite high.<\/p>\n

Once again, the WRTH lived up to my expectations.<\/p>\n

WRTH\u2019<\/em>s team of noted DXers from around the world curate frequencies and broadcaster information by region; while I\u2019m not sure how they orchestrate all of this, the end result is truly a symphony of radio information. In addition to broadcaster listings, WRTH<\/em>\u2019s radio reviews, feature articles, and annual HF report make for excellent reading.<\/p>\n

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But the WRTH<\/em> isn\u2019t just<\/em> a frequency guide: the publication always devotes the first sixty\u00a0or so pages to articles relating to various aspects of the radio hobby. Following, I offer a quick overview of these.<\/p>\n

The first article always features a WRTH<\/em><\/strong> contributor<\/strong>:\u00a0 this year, they feature Kai Ludwig\u00a0<\/strong>who is their contributor for Germany. His lifelong passion for international broadcasting started in what was then East Germany–he watched with interest as the broadcasting world change around him as the Iron Curtain fell.<\/p>\n

The second set of articles is always my favorite: WRTH<\/em><\/strong> receiver reviews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The AirSpy HF+ SDR<\/p><\/div>\n

This year, WRTH<\/em>\u00a0begins with a review of\u00a0the WinRadio Excalibur Sigma<\/strong>\u00a0SDR\u00a0receiver–which essentially set a new benchmark.\u00a0 They also review the SDRplay RSPduo, AirSpy HF+<\/strong> (which truly impressed), the Reuter RDR51 “Pocket” SDR, XHDATA D-808 <\/strong>and the new Icom IC-R30<\/strong> wideband handheld.\u00a0 <\/strong>What I love about the WRTH review selection is they span products ranging from \u00a370 all the way up to\u00a0\u00a36200! Certainly, choices for everyone.<\/p>\n

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The next feature article, written by none other than Dave Porter,<\/a>\u00a0focuses on curtain antennas–the true work horses of international broadcasting. His article speaks to the history and theory behind curtains and notes several types often used by international broadcasters. A must-read!<\/p>\n

Hans Johnson’s feature, Broadcasting For Peace<\/em>, tells the inspiring story of how two stations with one mission helped promote peace in a troubled region of Africa. It truly is amazing how these stations gave their listeners a voice and hope.<\/p>\n

The following article highlights a broadcaster on the opposite side of the globe: V7AB in the Marshall Islands. For this feature, journalist Mika M\u00e4kel\u00e4inen traveled to the Marshall Islands and visited this powerful national AM broadcaster.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of powerful broadcasters, TWR Broadcast Engineer, Dave Pedersen, authors an article outlining the reasons for and challenges of operating and maintaining TWR’s Bonaire MW transmitting station.<\/p>\n

Next, WRTH spotlight the annual\u00a0Digital Update <\/strong>which summarizes the dynamic state of digital broadcasting. I’ve found this feature to be incredibly informative as we see how digital broadcasting is penetrating both domestic and international services.<\/p>\n

The final article\u2013a tradition\u2013is the WRTH \u00a0HF propagation report\/forecast <\/strong>by Ulf-Peter Hoppe. Always an informative read despite the fact we’re in a solar low!<\/p>\n

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The 73rd is another fantastic edition of the World Radio TV Handbook. <\/em>As I say every year,\u00a0<\/em>I’ve never been disappointed with WRTH. Their publishing standards are such that the quality of their reviews, their writing, and (most importantly) their broadcast listings are simply unparalleled.<\/p>\n

For DXers who collect QSL cards, you\u2019ll find that broadcaster contact information in WRTH<\/em> is often more up-to-date than a broadcaster\u2019s own website. When readers contact me asking for QSL information from an obscure broadcaster, the first place I search is the current WRTH. Remember: their information is based on volunteer contributors who specialize in specific regions of the world–the most knowledgeable regional DXers keep this publication accurate.<\/p>\n

Purchase your copy of WRTH 2019<\/em>\u00a0directly from <\/a>WRTH<\/a><\/em>\u2019s publishers<\/a>, or from a distributor like Universal Radio <\/a>(US),\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0(US),\u00a0Radio HF <\/a>(Canada), or check\u00a0BookDepository.com<\/a> (International).<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I received my copy of the 2019\u00a0World Radio and TV Handbook (WRTH) directly from the publisher earlier this week. It arrives annually–without fail–just prior to my Christmas holiday travels. I look forward to receiving this excellent staple radio reference guide–and this\u00a0is their\u00a073rd edition! The WRTH has never disappointed, so my expectations are always quite high. 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