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JOE CARR'S LOOPANTENNA HANDBOOK

By Joe Carr. Here is a comprehen-sive, but readable guide to under-standing and building loops for long-wave, medium wave, shortwave andVHF. Loop antennas can be veryeffective, even if you have limitedspace and a tight budget. Manydiagrams and illustrations. URR.©1999 133 p. List $19.95.

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DISCOVER DXING! HOW TO HEARDISTANT AM, FM & TV STATIONSBy J. Zondlo. A great intro to DXingthe AM, FM and TV bands. Topicsinclude: propagation, seasonal con-ditions, equipment, antennas andreference materials. Chapters on:best bets for hearing 50 states onAM, clear channel AM stations andVHF TV stations by channel. ThirdEd. ©2006 Universal Radio. 96 p.

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WORLDWIDE LISTENINGGUIDE

By J. Figliozzi. Modeled on theauthor’s popular Worldwide Short-wave Listening Guide, this new bookcovers all of today's formats: live on-demand, podcast, satellite, Internet,digital, analog, AM, FM, shortwaveand wi-fi. Learn what can be heardhow, where and when! Spiral bound8th Ed. 192 p. ©2017. List $29.95.

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UTILITY DXer'SQSL ADDRESS HANDBOOK

By Steven Handler. This well re-searched book contains the postaland e-mail addresses of many short-wave utility stations located on allseven continents. Most listings alsoshow type of QSL they issue, pre-ferred method of contact and verifica-tion signers. There are over 40 QSLimages (half in color). ©2012 56 p.

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PIRATE RADIO (+ Audio CD!)Underground Illegal Broadcasting

By Yoder. A behind the scenes lookat the incredible saga of America'sunderground, illegal broadcasters.From early pirate broadcasting totoday's pirates. It's all here. Theincluded audio CD features seg-ments from some of the most fa-mous, infamous and notorious piratestations. ©1995 HighText. 326 p.

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THE NEW SHORTWAVEPROPAGATION HANDBOOK

By Jacobs, Cohen & Rose. A com-prehensive review of the principlesand theories of shortwave propaga-tion prediction. Reviews: ionosphere,sunspot cycles, forecasting, unusualHF & VHF propagation, etc. Gener-ous use of charts and diagramsmakes it understandable for hams &SWLs. ©1995, 1997 CQ 150 p.

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WORLD RADIO TVHANDBOOK 2018

This long established publication isfilled with schedules, frequenciesand addresses of shortwave broad-cast stations. Organized primarilyby country. Also includes a by-fre-quency listing of shortwave broad-cast stations, plus receiver reviews.WRTH Pub. 72ND Edition. ©2017672 p. List $49.95.

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2017/2018 GUIDE TO UTILITYSTATIONS

By J. Klingenfuss. The world'sbiggest and best guide to non-broad-cast stations in the range of 0 - 30MHz. With 8,800 listings in aero,maritime, military, diplomatic, timestations and more. Covers SSB,CW, AM and exhaustive RTTY.Thousands of changes since lastedition. Highly recommended. 29th

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2018 SHORTWAVEFREQUENCY GUIDE

By J. Klingenfuss. This guide has4,600 shortwave broadcast listingsby frequency and includes 8,800 ab-breviated entries from Guide to Util-ity Stations 2017-18. You get greatcoverage of broadcast and utilitystations in one up-to-date book! 22nd

Ed. ©December 2017. 350 p.[CD version on pg. 103].

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BUYING A USEDSHORTWAVE RECEIVER

By F. Osterman. Buying a usedshortwave radio can provide greatsavings if you have the facts. Thisaffordable market guide features thetop 100 most sought after portablesand tabletops produced in the last 20years. Photo, specs, features, rat-ings, plus new and used values foreach. Fourth Ed. ©1998 URR. 78 p.

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THE PRACTICAL ANTENNAHANDBOOK

By Joe Carr & George Hippisley.This book covers all types of anten-nas. Includes: dipoles, verticals,multiband wire, long-wire directional,hidden, phased verticals, beams,shortwave, VHF/UHF, marine, micro-wave, mobile antennas and ground-ing. 5th Ed. ©2011 TAB 784 p. List$52.00.

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RADIOPROPAGATION

FOR BEGIN-NERS

By Carl Mann.An informative,nontechnical andreadable intro-ductory pamphletcovering the vari-ous modes ofshortwave propagation. ©1994 16 p.

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SHORTWAVE RECEIVERSPAST & PRESENT 1942-2013

By Fred Osterman. A comprehen-sive guide to over 1700 shortwave,amateur and commercial communi-cations receivers (plus 1200 vari-ants) made in the last 70 years. With1800 photos and information includ-ing: coverage, circuit type, display,features, performance, new & usedvalues (for most), reviews, etc. Over360 domestic and internationalmanufacturers are represented. Be-come an instant receiver expert.Hard bound Fourth Edition. ©2014Universal Radio Research. 800 p.See inside back cover for more info.

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RADIOQ & A

By Bob Grove W8JHD. If your arenew to the radio monitoring hobby,and want a great introduction to an-tenna topics, this book is for you.Noted author, Bob Grove covers awide range of topics in his usual clearand understandable manner. Chockfull of fun and interesting facts!© 2017 Grove 128 p.

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ANTENNABASICS

By Bob Grove W8JHD. If your arenew to the radio monitoring hobby,and want a great introduction to an-tenna topics, this book is for you.Noted author and expert, Bob Grovecovers a wide range of topics in hisusual clear and understandable man-ner. © 2017 Grove 75 p.

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RTTYTODAY

By D. Ingram. An older title, but stilla great way to understand how radio-teletype works. Covers the theoryand equipment of HAM and SWLradioteletype. ©1984 U.E. 112 p.

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U.S.S.R.MERCHANT SHIP LIST

By J. Berri. Lists hundreds of moni-tored Soviet ships by callsign andname plus information on decodingthe header. For the serious RussianRTTY enthusiast. ©1991 U.R.R. 72p.

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THE RTTY LISTENERRL 1-25

By Fred Osterman. This special-ized book contains hard-to-find in-formation on advanced RTTY andFAX monitoring techniques and fre-quencies. An interesting historicalsecondary reference for the ad-vanced radioteletype listener. Com-piles Newsletters 1 to 25. ©1991Univ. Radio Res. 222 p. 8½" x 11".

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THE RTTY LISTENERRL 26-30

Compiles RTTY Listener Newslet-ters 26 to 30. ©1992 U.R.R. 103 p.

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LISTENING TO LONGWAVE - THEWORLD BELOW 500 KILOHERTZ

By K. Carey. Your introduction tothe fascinating basement band ofthe radio spectrum. Includes: who ison the air, LW reception equipment,listening tips, sounds of nature:Whistlers, Tweeks, Dawn Chorusand other radio atmospherics, navi-gation beacons, time stations,broadcasters, NAVTEX and Lowferband. ©2007 Univ. Radio. 98 p.

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HAM & SHORTWAVE RADIO FORTHE ELECTRONIC HOBBYIST

By Stan Gibilisco. Learn how to getup and running as a licensed hamradio operator or how listen in on theshortwave bands. He explains com-munications modes, frequencybands and provides tips for settingup fixed, mobile and portable sta-tions plus gives examples of inex-pensive, easy-to-install radio anten-nas. ©2014 Tab 299 p. List $25.00

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VLF RADIO -THE SOUNDS OF LONGWAVE

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EASIER TO READ MANUALPSR310/410/500/600 PRO106/197This book covers the operation of theRealistic Pro-106 and Pro-197 plusGRE PSR310, PSR410, PSR500and PSR600. ©2012 four color 80 p.

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EASIER TO READ UNIDEN XTSCANNER MANUALS

This book covers the operation of theUniden BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD-396XT and BCD996XT. ©2011 99 p.

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EASIER TO READ PRO-18/107PSR700/800 SCAN MANUALS

This book covers the operation of theRealistic Pro-18 and Pro-107 plus theGRE PSR700 and PSR800. ©2013.

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EASIER TO READ HOME-PATROL SCANNER MANUAL

This book covers the operation of thepopular Uniden HomePatrol I & II.©2012. 56 p.

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RADIO MONITORINGGUIDE

By N6FN. Condensed and practicalguide to where the action is found onthe SWL, HF, VHF and UHF bands.Includes background information onhow the various shortwave and VHF/UHF radio services operate. Use asa tuning guide and for programmingthe scanning capabilities of your ra-dio. Includes background informa-tion useful for monitoring Civil andGeneral Aviation, HF Marine Tele-phone, VHF Marine, GMRS, FRSand other radio services. FourthEdition ©2015 Nifty 15 p.

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EASIER TO READ UNIDENBCD436HP / BCD536HP Manual

This book covers the operation of theUniden BCD436HP and BCD536HP.©2014.

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AMATEURRADIO ASTRONOMY

Explore the contributions of radioamateurs to the science of radio as-tronomy and how the average ama-teur can make and set up equipmentto study the signals coming fromspace. 2nd Ed. ©2010 RSGB 320 p.

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SATELLITES TODAYBy Baylin. Here is a complete andunderstandable guide to satellite TVtechnology. Round out your knowl-edge of communications with thisbook. 2nd Ed. ©1986 UE 166 p.

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INSIDE THE MISSIONCONTROL CENTER

By R. H. Nicholson. This book isyour personal tour of the originalMission Control Center at theJohnson Space Center. A technicaland comprehensive examination ofNASA's nerve center prior to 1994.A great book for the space or com-munications enthusiast. ©1991 Uni-versal Radio Res. 96 p. Close-out.

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Ku-BAND SATELLITE TVTHEORY, INSTALLATION & REPAIRBy Frank Baylin & Brent Gale. Ku-band satellite communication sys-tems are now commonplace through-out the world. This comprehensivemanual provides do-it-yourselfers,technicians and managers with theknowledge necessary to fully under-stand all aspects of this field. 4th Ed.©1991 415 p. List $29.95.

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R.D.I. WHITEPAPERREVIEWS

By Larry Magne. These exhaus-tive reports (usually 12 to 20 pages)offer complete and unbiased evalu-ations and ratings on major receiv-ers and topics. Magne pulls nopunches as he meticulously ana-lyzes and reports his findings. RDI.The following reports are availableat $6.95 each:

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RACE SCANNING - EXPERIENCEHIGH SPEED SCANNER LISTENINGBy Richard Haas, Jr. Listening toa scanner radio at the track adds adramatic new element to the racefan's experience. This book will helpyou to be properly equipped and in-formed to enjoy the race from a newperspective. Listen to and under-stand exciting real-time transmis-sions from the driver's seat and sup-port communications from behind thescene. ©2003 Universal 40 p.

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NATIONAL RADIO CLUBAM RADIO LOG

By National Radio Club. The mostaccurate and comprehensive guideto American and Canadian mediumwave (AM) stations. Organized byfrequency, with callsign cross refer-ence. Includes station addresses! Amust for every medium wave DX'er.2017-2018 38th Ed. ©2017 N.R.C.Unbound 3-hole punched. 274 p.

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THE DX'PEDITIONHANDBOOK

By S. Axelrod. This book will be ofkeen interest to MW DXer's. It detailsthe preparation, execution andamazing results of the '91 & '93 New-foundland AM-band DX'Peditions.Rare, exotic AM DX is possible! Infor-mative and entertaining. (Does notdeal with ham DX'Peditions) ©1994.National Radio Club 80 p.

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LOOP ANTENNAS -DESIGN & THEORY

By the National Radio Club. Everyserious medium wave DXer willeventually want a loop antenna.This compendium of studious ar-ticles by Gordon P. Nelson, DallasLankford and others, covers mostaspects of medium wave loop de-sign. Hard to find info for the MWDXer. ©1995 NRC 79 p.

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NATIONAL RADIO CLUBANTENNA PATTERN BOOK

By Bill Hale. Totally redone, 230pages with both daytime and night-time patterns for AM stations in theU.S. and Canada! Three holepunched and updated through 2018.This book is a great companion tothe NRC AM Radio Log. Fits in a 1inch three-ring binder (not supplied).8th Ed. N.R.C. 2018.

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A DXER'STECHNICAL GUIDE

By N. Hall-Patch. Here is a uniquecompilation of technical informationexpressly for the medium waveDXer. Extensive coverage of receiv-ers, accessories, antennas (includ-ing loops) and circuit mods. This is amust have book if you are a seriousAM band DXer. ©2004 188 pages,spiral bound. I.R.C.A. Fourth Ed.

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BEVERAGE AND LONGWIREANTENNA DESIGN & THEORY

By the National Radio Club. Thissmall but scholarly book examinesthe ultimate wire antenna for theserious long wave and mediumwave DXer. ©1991-2000 NationalRadio Club. 61 p.

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NRC ANTENNA REFERENCEMANUAL VOLUME I

By the National Radio Club. Tech-nical reprints from the pages of theDX News. This volume deals mostlywith various loops for medium waveDXing. Includes: Two Foot Loop,Hawk Loop, FET Altazimuth Loop,etc. ©1975-1995 N.R.C . 50 p.

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MANUAL VOLUME IIMore reprints covering Wedge Loop,Harley Loop and phased beverages.

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MANUAL VOLUME IIINational Radio Club. ©2004. 123 p

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FM ATLAS AND STATIONDIRECTORY

By Bruce Elving. This unique bookcovers FM broadcast stations inNorth America. Maps are includedfor each state (and Canadian prov-ince) showing station call and loca-tion. It also includes station listingsby location and frequency with for-mats indicated. ©2010 Twenty FirstEdition. FM Atlas Publishing. 288 p.

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RADIO ON THE ROAD -THE TRAVELER's COMPANION

By W. Hutchings. This handy refer-ence is designed for listeners on thego. It lists over 15,000 AM and FMstations in the U.S.A. It is organizedby State, City with station format.Find the type of programming youwant anywhere. Also lists for sports,talk radio and NPR. Eighth Edition.©2006 Luce 283 p.

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JUST THE FAX! - AN SWLGUIDE TO WEATHER FAX

By Steven Handler. The shortwavebands are buzzing with the sounds ofa fax machine. With the right equip-ment and this book you can see theseinteresting transmissions. Includesan introduction to fax transmissionsFAX stations by frequency and timeordered list of scheduled fax trans-missions. ©2012 40 pages.

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