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WORLD RADIO TV
HANDBOOK 2016
This long established publication is
filled with schedules, frequencies
and addresses of shortwave broadcast stations. Organized primarily
by country. Also includes a by-frequency listing of shortwave broadcast stations, radio club info., plus
receiver reviews. WRTH Pub. 2015
70TH Edition. List price $49.95.
Order #6016 .......... $44.95
WORLDWIDE LISTENING
GUIDE
By J. Figliozzi. Modeled on the
author’s popular Worldwide Shortwave Listening Guide, this new book
covers all of today's formats: live ondemand, podcast, satellite, Internet,
digital, analog, AM, FM, shortwave
and wi-fi. Learn what can be heard
how, where and when! Spiral bound
7th Ed. 160 p. ©2015. List $24.95.
Order #2861 .......... $23.95
2016 SHORTWAVE
FREQUENCY GUIDE
By J. Klingenfuss. This guide has
5,000 shortwave broadcast listings
by frequency and includes 8,000
abbreviated entries from Guide to
Utility Stations 2015-16. You get
great coverage of broadcast and utility stations in one up-to-date book!
20th Ed. ©December 2015. 370 p.
PIRATE RADIO (+ Audio CD!)
Underground Illegal Broadcasting
By Yoder. A behind the scenes look
at the incredible saga of America's
underground, illegal broadcasters.
From early pirate broadcasting to
today's pirates. It's all here. The
included audio CD features segments from some of the most famous, infamous and notorious pirate
stations. ©1995 HighText. 326 p.
Order #3038 .......... $19.98
WORLDWIDE AERONAUTICAL
COMMUNICATIONS FREQ. DIR.
By R. E. Evans. The most complete
and up-to-date aeronautical communications frequency directory ever!
Over 2350 discrete frequencies with
full commercial and military coverage, encompassing both voice and
digital modes in the HF, VHF & UHF
bands. The definitive aero reference.
Second Ed. ©1994 U.R.R. 260 p.
Order #0042 .......... $19.95
DISCOVER DXING! HOW TO HEAR
DISTANT AM, FM & TV STATIONS
By J. Zondlo. A great intro to DXing
the AM, FM and TV bands. Topics
include: propagation, seasonal conditions, equipment, antennas and
reference materials. Chapters on:
best bets for hearing 50 states on
AM, clear channel AM stations and
VHF TV stations by channel. Third
Ed. ©2006 Universal Radio. 96 p.
Order #0009 ............ $6.95
[CD version on pg. 107].
Order #1580 .......... $49.95
THE NEW SHORTWAVE
PROPAGATION HANDBOOK
By Jacobs, Cohen & Rose. A comprehensive review of the principles
and theories of shortwave propagation prediction. Reviews: ionosphere,
sunspot cycles, forecasting, unusual
HF & VHF propagation, etc. Generous use of charts and diagrams
makes it understandable for hams &
SWLs. ©1995, 1997 CQ 150 p.
Order #2053 .......... $19.95
Universal Radio
6830 Americana Pkwy.
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Quality Equipment Since 1942
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2015/2016 GUIDE TO UTILITY
STATIONS
By J. Klingenfuss. The world's
biggest and best guide to non-broadcast stations in the range of 0 - 30
MHz. With 8,800 listings in aero,
maritime, military, diplomatic, time
stations and more. Covers SSB,
CW, AM and exhaustive RTTY.
Thousands of changes since last
edition. Highly recommended. 28th
Edition ©December 2014. 550 p.
Order #6355 .......... $59.95
JUST THE FAX! - AN SWL
GUIDE TO WEATHER FAX
By Steven Handler. The shortwave
bands are buzzing with the sounds of
a fax machine. With the right equipment and this book you can see these
interesting transmissions. Includes
an introduction to fax transmissions
FAX stations by frequency and time
ordered list of scheduled fax transmissions. ©2012 39 pages.
Order #3953 .......... $14.95
UTILITY DXer'S
QSL ADDRESS HANDBOOK
By Steven Handler. This well researched book contains the postal
and e-mail addresses of many shortwave utility stations located on all
seven continents. Most listings also
show type of QSL they issue, preferred method of contact and verification signers. There are over 40 QSL
images (half in color). ©2012 56 p.
Order #5869 .......... $14.95
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SHORTWAVE RECEIVERS
PAST & PRESENT 1942-2013
By Fred Osterman. A comprehensive guide to over 1700 shortwave,
amateur and commercial communications receivers (plus 1200 variants) made in the last 70 years. With
1800 photos and information including: coverage, circuit type, display,
features, performance, new & used
values (for most), reviews, etc. Over
360 domestic and international
manufacturers are represented. Become an instant receiver expert.
Hard bound Fourth Edition. ©2014
Universal Radio Research. 800 p.
See inside front cover of this catalog
for more information on this book.
Order #0004 .......... $49.95
PIRATE RADIO
ANNUAL 2014
By A. Yoder. Pirate radio is surely
an interesting and controversial subject. But no one can debate that
pirate radio is alive, well and offers a
tremendous range of programming.
The author introduces the topic, provides insights on tuning and QSLing
pirates and provides an extensive
review of pirate activity in the previous year, covering both domestic
and international pirate stations
heard in North America. This book
includes an audio CD of 70 different
pirate stations! ©2014 Cabinet 176
p.
Order #6354 .......... $15.95
Universal Radio
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THE PRACTICAL ANTENNA
HANDBOOK
By Joe Carr & George Hippisley.
This book covers all types of antennas.
Includes: dipoles, verticals,
multiband wire, long-wire directional,
hidden, phased verticals, beams,
shortwave, VHF/UHF, marine, microwave, mobile antennas and grounding. 5th Ed. ©2011 TAB 784 p. List
$
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Order #5859 .......... $39.95
RADIO ON THE ROAD THE TRAVELER's COMPANION
By W. Hutchings. This handy reference is designed for listeners on the
go. It lists over 15,000 AM and FM
stations in the U.S.A. It is organized
by State, City with station format.
Find the type of programming you
want anywhere. Also lists for sports,
talk radio and NPR. Eighth Edition.
©2006 Luce 283 p.
Order #1676 .......... $16.95
JOE CARR'S LOOP
ANTENNA HANDBOOK
By Joe Carr. Here is a comprehensive, but readable guide to understanding and building loops for longwave, medium wave, shortwave and
VHF. Loop antennas can be very
effective, even if you have limited
space and a tight budget. Many
diagrams and illustrations. URR.
©1999 133 p. List $19.95.
Order #0016 ..... $16.90
ON THE SHORTWAVES
1923-1945
By Jerome S. Berg. Here for the
first time is the complete history of
the pioneer days of shortwave
broadcast, from the early concepts
of Marconi & Armstrong, through the
Golden Era of the 1930's and finally
through World War II. A beautiful,
fully illustrated reference for every
SWL. Softcover. McFarland 272 p.
Order #5031 .......... $34.95
BROADCASTING ON THE
SHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY
By Jerome S. Berg. The heart of
the book, Shortwave Year-by-Year
is a detailed account of the shortwave bands in each year from 1945
to present. It reviews what American
listeners were hearing on the shortwave bands, describes the arrival
and departure of stations, and recounts important SW events. ©2008
McFarland 488 p. Soft. List $35.00.
Order #2558 .......... $32.95
LISTENING ON THE
SHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY
By Jerome S. Berg. Written from
the standpoint of the serious shortwave enthusiast, this book examines the histories of the major North
American shortwave clubs, DX programs, a chronology of the shortwave receivers, how receiver technology impacted listening plus PCs
and shortwave listening. ©2008
McFarland 415 p. Soft. List $39.95.
Order #5637 .......... $34.95
RADIO
PROPAGATION
FOR BEGINNERS
By Carl Mann.
An informative,
nontechnical and
readable introductory pamphlet
covering the various modes of
shortwave propagation. ©1994 16
p.
Order #0027 ............ $1.95
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THE EARLY SHORTWAVE STATIONS
A Broadcasting History Through 1945
By Jerome S. Berg. This year-byyear account chronicles the birth
and operation of the large international broadcasters, as well as the
numerous smaller stations that were
a great attraction to the DXers of the
time. With more than 100 illustrations and extensive notes, bibliography and index. ©2013 Softcover.
McFarland 340 p.
Order #6141 .......... $42.95
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LISTENING TO LONGWAVE - THE
WORLD BELOW 500 KILOHERTZ
By K. Carey. Your introduction to
the fascinating basement band of
the radio spectrum. Includes: who is
on the air, LW reception equipment,
listening tips, sounds of nature:
Whistlers, Tweeks, Dawn Chorus
and other radio atmospherics, navigation beacons, time stations,
broadcasters, NAVTEX and Lowfer
band. ©2007 Univ. Radio. 98 p.
Order #0024 ............ $6.95
VLF RADIO THE SOUNDS OF LONGWAVE
By K. Carey. This audio CD gives
you an audio tour of the longwave
band from natural radio to aviation
beacons, to weather stations, LOWFERS, military transmissions, time
stations, broadcasters and more!
Even includes some historical signals such as submarine comms.
With an information sheet, list of
additional resources, basic LW
spectrum chart, and blank logging
page. ©2006 Kevin Carey.
Order #0823 .......... $16.95
BUYING A USED
SHORTWAVE RECEIVER
By F. Osterman. Buying a used
shortwave radio can provide great
savings if you have the facts. This
affordable market guide features the
top 100 most sought after portables
and tabletops produced in the last 20
years. Photo, specs, features, ratings, plus new and used values for
each. Fourth Ed. ©1998 URR. 78 p.
Order #0444 ............ $5.95
TRANSMITTER HUNTINGRADIO DIRECTION FINDING
By Moell & Curlee Learn how to use
transmitter hunting for both practical
purposes and for fun. Covers techniques, inexpensive equipment,
dealing with weak signals, fox-hunting, triangulations, etc. Also covers
latest military DF technologies. For
hams, SWLs, scanner buffs, pilots
and boaters. ©1987 Tab 324 p.
Order #0848 .......... $21.98
INSIDE THE MISSION
CONTROL CENTER
By R. H. Nicholson. This book is
your personal tour of the original
Mission Control Center at the
Johnson Space Center. A technical
and comprehensive examination of
NASA's nerve center prior to 1994.
A great book for the space or communications enthusiast. ©1991 Universal Radio Res. 96 p. Close-out.
Order #0030 ............ $4.98
SCANNERS & SECRET
FREQUENCIES
By Henry Eisenson. Here from A to
Z is information about the fascinating
scanning radio hobby. This book
discusses scanner radio design,
computer aided scanning, military,
aviation, marine, law enforcement,
federal and state laws plus much
more. ©1993 Index 318 p.
FM ATLAS AND STATION
DIRECTORY
By Bruce Elving. This unique book
covers FM broadcast stations in
North America. Maps are included
for each state (and Canadian province) showing station call and location. It also includes station listings
by location and frequency with formats indicated. ©2010 Twenty First
Edition. FM Atlas Publishing. 288 p.
Order #0000
Discontinued
SATELLITES
TODAY
By Baylin.
Here is a complete
and
understandable guide to
satellite TV
technology.
Round
out
your knowledge of communications with this
book. 2nd Ed. ©1986 UE 166 p.
Order #1325 ............ $3.98
20TH Edition close-out sale. 264 p.
Order #2329 ............ $9.98
Universal Radio
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Order #2950 .......... $24.95
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RACE SCANNING - EXPERIENCE
HIGH SPEED SCANNER LISTENING
By Richard Haas, Jr. Listening to
a scanner radio at the track adds a
dramatic new element to the race
fan's experience. This book will help
you to be properly equipped and informed to enjoy the race from a new
perspective. Listen to and understand exciting real-time transmissions from the driver's seat and support communications from behind the
scene. ©2003 Universal 40 p.
Order #0031 ............ $4.95
TWO-WAY RADIOS & SCANNERS FOR DUMMIES
By Ward Silver NØAX. Learn how
to communicate using CB, HF, VHF
marine and ham radios. It explains
how to use scanners and other radios to monitor aviation, public service, sporting events, shortwave,
distant AM/FM/TV stations, unlicensed services, and more. It covers operating conventions, licensing, and technical considerations for
each type of radio plus installation of
radios and antennas. Wiley 368 p.
Order #0952 .......... $24.95
AMATEUR
RADIO ASTRONOMY
Explore the contributions of radio
amateurs to the science of radio astronomy and how the average amateur can make and set up equipment
to study the signals coming from
space. 2nd Ed. ©2010 RSGB 320 p.
Order #2930 .......... $32.95
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RADIO DATA
CODE MANUAL
By J. Klingenfuss. Technical details of most HF protocols such as:
ACARS, ALE, ALF-RDS, ALIS,
ARQ-E/3, Clover-2, Coquelet, DUPARQ, NAVTEX, Pactor/2/3, Piccolo,
POL-ARQ, PSK31/63/25F, RUMFEC, SITOR, TWINPLEX plus military modem standards and RTTY
alphabets. 18th Ed. ©2008 600 p.
Order #5104 .......... $59.95
RADIOTELEX
MESSAGES
By J. Klingenfuss. Here you will
see the actual results of 25 years of
monitoring global teleprinter, fax
and data communications by this
noted author. Over 1004 actual
sample messages and screen
shots are provided with full technical details. Also includes: Q, Z and
Telex codes. 1ST Ed. ©1998 568 p.
Order #1241 .......... $19.98
RTTY
TODAY
By D. Ingram. An older title, but still
a great way to understand how radioteletype works. Covers the theory
and equipment of HAM and SWL
radioteletype. ©1984 U.E. 112 p.
Order #0826 ............ $4.98
THE RTTY LISTENER
RL 1-25
By Fred Osterman. This specialized book contains hard-to-find information on advanced RTTY and
FAX monitoring techniques and frequencies. An interesting historical
secondary reference for the advanced radioteletype listener. Compiles Newsletters 1 to 25. ©1991
Univ. Radio Res. 222 p. 8½" x 11".
Order #0943 .......... $18.98
THE RTTY LISTENER
RL 26-30
Compiles RTTY Listener Newsletters 26 to 30. ©1992 U.R.R. 103 p.
Order #2951 ............ $6.95
➤ The Klingenfuss RTTY mode
CD sets are on page 51.
U.S.S.R. MERCHANT SHIP LIST
By J. Berri. Lists hundreds of monitored Soviet ships by callsign and
name plus information on decoding
the header. For the Russian RTTY
enthusiast. ©1991 U.R.R. 72 p.
Order #3012 ............ $4.98
EASIER TO READ HOMEPATROL SCANNER MANUAL
This book covers the operation of the
popular Uniden HomePatrol I & II.
©2012. 56 p.
Order #5969 .......... $24.95
Universal Radio
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EASIER TO READ MANUAL
PSR300/400 PRO97/163/164
This book covers the operation of the
Pro-97, Pro-163, Pro-164 and Pro2025 plus GRE PSR300 and
PSR400. ©2011 46 p.
Order #1317 .......... $27.95
EASIER TO READ UNIDEN XT
SCANNER MANUALS
This book covers the operation of the
Uniden BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD396XT and BCD996XT. ©2011 99 p.
Order #3942 .......... $29.95
EASIER TO READ MANUAL
PSR310/410/500/600 PRO106/197
This book covers the operation of the
Realistic Pro-106 and Pro-197 plus
GRE PSR310, PSR410, PSR500
and PSR600. This four color 80 page
guide unlocks all the capabilities of
your scanner in an easy to read format using pictures, charts and diagrams. ©2012 80 p.
Order #5887 .......... $29.95
EASIER TO READ PRO-18/107
PSR700/800 SCAN MANUALS
This book covers the operation of the
Realistic Pro-18 and Pro-107 plus the
GRE PSR700 and PSR800. ©2013.
Order #6115 .......... $27.95
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R.D.I. WHITEPAPER
REVIEWS
By Larry Magne. These exhaustive reports (usually 12 to 20 pages) offer complete and unbiased
evaluations and ratings on major
receivers and topics. Magne pulls
no punches as he meticulously
analyzes and reports his findings.
RDI. The following reports are
available at $6.95 each:
❖ AOR AR3030
❖ AOR AR7030
❖ Drake R8
❖ Drake SW8
❖ Grundig Satellit 500
❖ Grundig Satellit 650
❖ Icom R9000
❖ Japan Radio NRD-93
❖ Japan Radio NRD-525
❖ Lowe HF-150
❖ Lowe HF-225
❖ Sony CRF-V21
❖ Yaesu FRG-100
❖ Yaesu FRG-8800
#2513
#3592
#2085
#0411
#3029
#1709
#0702
#0959
#0919
#0574
#1803
#1012
#2648
#0141
❖ How to Interpret and Understand Receiver Specs. #2271
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NATIONAL RADIO CLUB
AM RADIO LOG
By National Radio Club. The most
accurate and comprehensive guide
to American and Canadian medium
wave (AM) stations. Organized by
frequency, with callsign cross reference. Includes station addresses! A
must for every medium wave DX'er.
2015-2016 36th Ed. ©2015 N.R.C.
Unbound 3-hole punched. 274 p.
Order #2896 .......... $26.95
NATIONAL RADIO CLUB
ANTENNA PATTERN BOOK
By Paul Swearingen. Totally redone, 230 pages with both daytime
and nighttime patterns for AM stations in the U.S. and Canada! Three
hole punched and updated through
July 15, 2013. This book is a great
companion to the NRC AM Radio
Log. Fits in a 1 inch three-ring binder
(not supplied). 7th Ed. N.R.C. 2013.
Order #6105 .......... $28.95
THE DX'PEDITION
HANDBOOK
By S. Axelrod. This book will be of
keen interest to MW DXer's. It details
the preparation, execution and
amazing results of the '91 & '93 Newfoundland AM-band DX'Peditions.
Rare, exotic AM DX is possible! Informative and entertaining. (Does not
deal with ham DX'Peditions) ©1994.
National Radio Club 80 p.
Order #3373 .......... $12.95
NRC ANTENNA REFERENCE
MANUAL VOLUME I
By the National Radio Club. Technical reprints from the pages of the
DX News. This volume deals mostly
with various loops for medium wave
DXing. Includes: Two Foot Loop,
Hawk Loop, FET Altazimuth Loop,
etc. ©1975-1995 N.R.C . 50 p.
Order #3844 .......... $11.95
LOOP ANTENNAS DESIGN & THEORY
By the National Radio Club. Every
serious medium wave DXer will
eventually want a loop antenna.
This compendium of studious articles by Gordon P. Nelson, Dallas
Lankford and others, covers most
aspects of medium wave loop design. Hard to find info for the MW
DXer. ©1995 NRC 79 p.
Order #1254 .......... $13.95
A DXER'S
TECHNICAL GUIDE
By N. Hall-Patch. Here is a unique
compilation of technical information
expressly for the medium wave
DXer. Extensive coverage of receivers, accessories, antennas (including loops) and circuit mods. This is a
must have book if you are a serious
AM band DXer. ©2004 188 pages,
spiral bound. I.R.C.A. Fourth Ed.
Order #2598 .......... $16.95
EASIER TO READ UNIDEN
BCD436HP / BCD536HP Manual
This book covers the operation of the
Uniden BCD436HP and BCD536HP.
©2014.
Order #6338 .......... $29.95
BEVERAGE
AND LONGWIRE
ANTENNA
DESIGN &
THEORY
By the National Radio
Club.
This
small but scholarly book examines the ultimate antenna for the serious medium wave DXer. ©2000 NRC. 61 p.
Order #0533 .......... $12.95
MANUAL VOLUME II
More reprints covering Wedge Loop,
Harley Loop and phased beverages.
Order #3845 .......... $11.95
MANUAL VOLUME III
National Radio Club. ©2004. 123 p
Order #1638 .......... $16.95
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RADIO MONITORING
GUIDE
By N6FN. Condensed and practical
guide to where the action is found on
the SWL, HF, VHF and UHF bands.
Includes background information on
how the various shortwave and VHF/
UHF radio services operate. Use as
a tuning guide and for programming
the scanning capabilities of your radio. Includes background information useful for monitoring Civil and
General Aviation, HF Marine Telephone, VHF Marine, GMRS, FRS
and other radio services. Third Edition ©2011 Nifty 15 p.
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