The Early Shortwave Stations: A Broadcasting History Through 1945
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (813 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786474114 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Berg, an attorney, was the court administrator for the Massachusetts District Court system until his retirement. He has been a shortwave listener for more than half a century, and is a member of the executive council of the North American Shortwave Association and chair of the Committee to Preserve Radio Verifications. About the Author Jerome S
. Berg, an attorney, was the court administrator for the Massachusetts District Court system until his retirement. Jerome S. He has been a shortwave listener for more than half a century, and is a member of the executive council of the North American Shortwave Association and chair of the Committee to Preserve Radio Verifications
"Brilliant" according to ORDLJU. Simply amazing. Rarely have I enjoyed a book this much. Also the possibilities of Berg's approach (imagine some brave, informed soul doing this for early internet sites!) are very exciting. I can't recommend this book and this author enough.. Bruce Churchill said A detailed and well-written history of early shortwave broadcasting through World War "A detailed and well-written history of early shortwave broadcasting through World War 2" according to Bruce Churchill. An excellent companion to Jerry Berg's first volume on the topic of shortwave broadcasting history. This volume covers the station perspective of early shortwave broadcasting activity whereas the first volume in the series covered shortwave from the listener's perspective in the same time period (beginnings through 19A detailed and well-written history of early shortwave broadcasting through World War 2 Bruce Churchill An excellent companion to Jerry Berg's first volume on the topic of shortwave broadcasting history. This volume covers the station perspective of early shortwave broadcasting activity whereas the first volume in the series covered shortwave from the listener's perspective in the same time period (beginnings through 1945). As in all the books in this now four-volume series, the material is detailed, well-researched and written in an engaging manner that should interest both long-time shortwave hobbyists as well as newcomers. The second and third volumes in the series covered listener a. 5). As in all the books in this now four-volume series, the material is detailed, well-researched and written in an engaging manner that should interest both long-time shortwave hobbyists as well as newcomers. The second and third volumes in the series covered listener a. . An excellent companion to Jerry Berg's first volume on the topic of shortwave broadcasting history. This volume covers the station perspective of early shortwave broadcasting activity whereas the first volume in the series covered shortwave from the listener's perspective in the same time period (beginnings through 19A detailed and well-written history of early shortwave broadcasting through World War 2 Bruce Churchill An excellent companion to Jerry Berg's first volume on the topic of shortwave broadcasting history. This volume covers the station perspective of early shortwave broadcasting activity whereas the first volume in the series covered shortwave from the listener's perspective in the same time period (beginnings through 1945). As in all the books in this now four-volume series, the material is detailed, well-researched and written in an engaging manner that should interest both long-time shortwave hobbyists as well as newcomers. The second and third volumes in the series covered listener a. 5). As in all the books in this now four-volume series, the material is detailed, well-researched and written in an engaging manner that should interest both long-time shortwave hobbyists as well as newcomers. The second and third volumes in the series covered listener a. The book on the value of hf broadcasting Jerry has done a great job piecing together a forgotten story that listeners who started the hobby in the 60s would not be aware of. This book shows you what you lose when another short wave broadcast leaves the air forever
In subsequent years, countless stations in practically all countries followed suit, taking to shortwave to extend reception domestically or reach audiences thousands of miles away. Shortwave broadcasting would also have an important role in World War II and in the Cold War. It was an important event in a technological revolution that would make dependable worldwide radio communication possible for the first time. In July 1923, less than three years after Westinghouse station KDKA signed on, company engineer Frank Conrad began regular simulcasting of its programs on a frequency in the newly-discovered shortwave range. With more than 100 illustrations and extensive notes, bibliography and index, the book is also a valuable starting point for further study and research.. In this, his fourth book on shortwave broadcast history, the author revisits the period of his earlier work, On the Short Waves,