Railroad Radio: Hearing and Understanding Railroad Radio Communications & Systems
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0965159906 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
198 pages with index.. Written in an easy to understand style, this book explains how to monitor railroad communications so you can track those freight trains plus provides a history of railroad radio and modern communications systems and in-depth coverage of radio scanners and accessories. Appendices cover lingo, rules, operating frequencies and railroad operations. Illustrated with black and white photos
Out of date The book covered the subject matter well but unfortunately, the publication date was 10 years ago and much of the material in the book is now out of date.. Rail fanning with a Radio Paul Ettorre As a rail fan photographer a scanner is essential. I use one all the time. This book by Vincent really gives you insight on how to get the most out of your scanner. When rail fanning knowing where the trains are is essential. It cuts down on wasting time waitng for trains. We'll worth reading.. Two Stars Interesting background info but a bit out of date