2012 World Radio TV Handbook Available

WRTH 2012

With the demise of Passport to Worldband Radio a couple of years ago, There are two definitive books for the shortwave hobby remaining.  The one most recognized is the World Radio TV Handbook (WRTH).  The 2012 edition is available over at Amazon.com for $22.63.  Also, although I've never owned one, many people also swear by the Klingenfuss guides.  The 2012 edition of the Shortwave Guide is also available now over at Universal Radio.  If anyone is familiar with the Klingenfuss guides, please leave me a comment.  Thanks!

Taking the step

Through some of my recent posts you might have found out that I have been listening to shortwave radio since I was a kid.  The first ham radio operator that I knew was my uncle Win (Irwin), W1PVC from Norwalk, CT.  Uncle Win was an engineer, and had a nice shack in the basement of his house.  I think he had most of his old equipment displayed around on various shelves, but used a Hallicrafters transceiver.  I've looked through photos of Hallicrafters equipment, and I'm pretty sure it was a Cyclone III.  He knew of my interest in shortwave and always tried to encourage me to study for my ham license.

At some point, my father also decided that it was a good idea for me to get licensed.

Great deal on the Grundig G4000a at Amazon

Amazon is selling the aforementioned Grundig G4000a for $69.79
A great deal for this radio, which most people describe as having the best audio in its class.

Grundig G4000a at Amazon.com for $69.79