Reviews of WRTH 2012

I have been using your valuable guide for the last 25 years – H A Amaratunga

The 2012 World Radio TV Handbook is the ultimate and most comprehensive reference book for broadcast radio hobbyists. The World Radio TV Handbook continues to set the gold standard in broadcast reference information. It remains the very best, most authoritative, and comprehensive reference book in the broadcast world. Quite simply, there is no rival. It is an exceptional annual guide that should be in every radio hobbyist’s listening post. Gayle Van Horn, Monitoring Times

I recently purchased the 2012 edition of your handbook. I'm enjoying all of the exquisite detail and information that I've missed since the last issue I bought years ago. Your handbook points out all of the changes that have occurred over the years as HF spectrum users have altered their emissions to accommodate changing technologies, regulations and politics – Bill Calderwood, USA

There’s a reason I purchase the WRTH every year: It’s a superbly executed publication that makes the Dxing hobby a true pleasure for all involved. I still get a thrill when each new edition appears – William Patalon III, USA

The WRTH is a must-have publication for all who work in international broadcasting, and those who like to hear or see broadcasts from outside their own country. Some may wonder if a printed book is still needed in an age when so much information can be found on the internet. But anyone who has tried listening to a weak radio signal with the computer switched on close to the receiver will know how much noise a computer can produce. So having access to printed information is still very useful. – Radio Netherlands Worldwide

As has been in the past, the WRTH 2012 is superb as the last ones were. Complete, effective in every way, save for size. Accurate and clearly well researched and authoritative. Also contains surprisingly interesting articles and yes, some semi-technical data. The advertising within is not obtrusive, and is politely assisting the readers. The contents are all most instructive, while being somewhat easy to thumb through, or read in depth. WRTH 2012 clearly can assist you in being a better SWL, a better communications services user and more knowledgeable of the world around you. WRTH 2012 gets 5 stars, because both in the past and for 2012, it earns that pinnacle. It is INDEED, the World Radio and Television Handbook – Joe Rotello

This book has everything. It is well presented and extremely useful – Kushan Vyas, India

Let me express my thanks for publishing another great issue of the handbook. WRTH has been an indispensable reference for my radio listening hobby since 1989 and the superb 2012 edition is always ready on my desk for almost daily use. Its accuracy and comprehensiveness are simply astonishing and I also like the feature stories and receiver reviews – Matthias Gatzke, Germany

Excellent book. Very informative and well organised – Harold Schliesske, USA

I like it the way it is now, so no changes necessary – Aage-Jan Kaspersen, Norway

Your book is terrific – William Stibgen, USA

Loved the additional CD you put out in 2011, I bought two. Hope you make that an annual staple – William Patalon III, USA

I found for my purposes of MW and SW the information was more than adequate – Colin James Anderson, Australia

Content is complete and perfect – Jawahar Almeida, India

The resources provided by WRTH are not only essential to radio listening but also an excellent knowledge tool – David J Morris, UK

You’re doing a great job –Mark Michael Wgop, USA

I love it – Bruce Jensen, USA

Thank you so very much for your excellent publication – Terry Robinson, Australia

WRTH is very informative. Appreciate the seasonal updates – Michael Taniwha, USA

It suits my current needs very well – Revd Ha Lancaster, South Africa

Every issue is great – Mike Yohnicki, Canada

It is just right the way it is – Ronald Thody, Canada

Love this book – Lovell White, USA

Your book has always had all the answers to my questions – Frank Crilley, Canada

Excellent – David Ansell, UK

All the information needed is there. Complete MW and SW Guide – Reno Scheigg, Switzerland

I am very happy with WRTH – Ray Henderson, USA

It is perfect as it is keep it up with the outstanding work you do – Darren Glynn, England

It is an excellent book, covers every aspect – Shiri P Girish Chadaga, India

Content is wonderful – Michael Vanatta, USA

I find it a very valuable resource. WRTH has everything I need. Good Job – Mark Hyland,USA

You have an excellent publication – Joseph Rossi, USA

The Mix of Data, Information and Product news is superb – John S Carson, USA

I am new to WRTH, very impressed so far. Don’t know how I survived without it – Adrian Morgan, Ireland

Thank you for this useful work and the book is a treasure. Thank you again and again – Ali Benchora, Algeria

Views on WRTH from past years

It's rare that a publication can fulfill so many needs – insight and information, entertainment, and reference – and so with perfection. Yet that's exactly what WRTH manages to do – William Patalon III, USA

There is no other publication in the world that rivals WRTH. It is indeed the ultimate volume for anyone with an interest in radio which has been respected for over six decades as the definitive source of broadcast radio information – Mike Terry, UK

WRTH’s claim to be the World’s most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to broadcasting is indeed more than justified. At Radio Netherlands Worldwide, we couldn’t be without it. If you like listening to radio broadcasts from abroad, neither can you – Radio Netherlands Media Network review

La World Radio TV Handbook, constituye una de las herramientas más valiosas para quienes deseen gozar de la escucha radiofónica en especial, y adentrarse en ese mundo tan particular de las emisiones...Este Manual, es, en verdad, un paradigma valiosísimo, que en cada aparación, refleja el perfeccionamiento de la labor de sus hacedores – Prof. Charles Gerez, Argentina

I don't know how I managed without this fantastic publication for so long! The information contained in it is awesome WRTH tells you it all. I find the SW frequency lists at the back of the book invaluable for identifying unknown stations and I loved reading the articles, reviews and interviews in the front of the book. Anyone with any interest at all in radio will benefit by this book, and if you listen to SW broadcast stations it is simply a MUST – Adam Toynton, UK

Your publication is unparalleled in quality of information with regard to radio stations around the world. It is the first place I look when encountering an unfamiliar station – Joe Analssandrini, USA

A relatively new WRTH is a must. Maybe one doesn't always need the latest (although I buy it as a habit), but it shouldn't be older than two years – Martin Elbe, Germany

Authoritative information for everyone involved in international broadcasting – Communications Africa

There is simply no better print reference for all manner of domestic and worldwide radio and television broadcasts. AM, FM, longwave, and shortwave radio station locations and schedules are covered – Lee Badman, USA

I have just ordered a WRTH for the first time, and let me tell you: it's great! I've been a ham since 1967, and in all my years NOTHING comes close to you and your WRTH – Marc Manis K5NO, USA

First time readers, both myself and brother, were amazed at the wealth of knowledge and information in the WRTH – Chris Harwood, USA

I congratulate you on the latest edition of the WRTH which arrived today – Jonathon Marks, The Netherlands

The handbook seems nearly perfect – Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany

The overall accuracy of the WRTH, with its exhaustive listings of domestic broadcasters around the world, remains very high, and we are impressed by how many late changes are now incorporated in the listings. This is supplemented by the availability of updates during the year on the WRTH website, covering both domestic station changes and international broadcast schedules. The publisher has found a good balance between the need for up-to-date information and the continuing need, in some parts of the world, for a printed reference source. As always, we highly recommend the book as excellent value for money, even with the price increase, and a must-have for both the hobby listener and the broadcast professional – Andy Sennitt, Radio Netherlands Worldwide

WRTH was always and still is one of the most important sources of fresh broadcast information – Mieczyslaw Pietruski, Poland