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ZENITH TRANS-OCEANICTHE ROYALTY OF RADIOS

By J. Bryant & H. Cones. Here isthe untold story of the world's mostromantic and expensive series ofportable radios. With a wealth ofphotographs, ads and documents,the authors tell the engrossing storyof the 40 year history of this famousline of radios. Second Edition.©2008 Schiffer. 176 p. List $34.99.

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ZENITH RADIO: THE EARLYYEARS 1919-1935

By Harold Cones & John Bryant.Here is the documented story of theZenith Radio Company from 1919 to1935. A scholarly and comprehen-sive history with a wealth of neverbefore published photographs,documents and information. Zenithand CRL radios produced in thisperiod are illustrated. ©1997Schiffer 224 p. List $29.95.

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ZENITH TRANSISTOR RADIOS- EVOLUTION OF A CLASSIC

By N. Smith. A complete guide to thewonderful Zenith transistor radiomodels made during the Magic Years1955-1965. 226 outstanding colorphotos document this exciting period.There is even a chapter describingpopular models copied by othermanufacturers. With current values.©1998 Schiffer 160 p. List $29.95.

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ZENITH RADIO GLORY YEARS1936-1945 History and ProductsBy H. Cones & J. Bryant. Tells thestory and highlights the products ofZenith between 1936 and 1945. His-tory of the corporation from 1936-1945 in a profusely researched andillustrated way. It continues withcolor photos of outstanding ex-amples of many of the productsmanufactured by Zenith in this pe-riod, providing a visual survey of Ze-nith radios produced during the GloryYears. Schiffer 256 p. List $34.95.

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ZENITH RADIO GLORY YEARSIllustrated Catalog and DatabaseBy H. Cones & J. Bryant. Compan-ion to #2502. The most completecollection of Zenith images everpublished, followed by a databasewhich is the most complete listing ofZenith products. Appendices in-clude Commander Eugene Mac-Donald's Presidential speeches, in-formation on telepathy experimentsat Zenith, Zenith in the movies, andZenith Annual Reports from 1936-1945. Schiffer 182 p. List $29.95.

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BROADCASTING ON THESHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY

By Jerome S. Berg. The heart ofthe book, Shortwave Year-by-Year,is a detailed account of the short-wave bands each year from 1945 topresent. It reviews what Americanlisteners were hearing on short-wave, describes the arrival and de-parture of stations and recounts im-portant shortwave events. Indexed.©2008 McFarland 488 p. List $35.00.

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LISTENING ON THESHORTWAVES 1945 TO TODAY

By Jerome S. Berg. Written fromthe standpoint of the serious short-wave enthusiast, this book exam-ines the histories of the major NorthAmerican shortwave clubs, DX pro-grams, a chronology of the short-wave receivers, how receiver tech-nology impacted listening plus PCsand shortwave listening. ©2008 Mc-Farland 415 p. List $35.00.

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ON THE SHORTWAVES1923-1945

By Jerome S. Berg. Here for thefirst time is the complete history ofthe pioneer days of shortwavebroadcast, from the early conceptsof Marconi & Armstrong, through theGolden Era of the 1930's and finallythrough World War II. A beautiful,fully illustrated reference for everyshortwave listener. Softcover. Mc-Farland 272 p. List $39.95.

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THE EARLY SHORTWAVE STATIONSA Broadcasting History Through 1945By Jerome S. Berg. This year-by-year account chronicles the birthand operation of the large interna-tional broadcasters, as well as thenumerous smaller stations that werea great attraction to the DXers of thetime. With more than 100 illustra-tions and extensive notes, bibliogra-phy and index. ©2013 Softcover.McFarland 340 p. List $44.95.

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THE EARLY ZENITH RADIOS -BATTERY TABLETOPS 1922-27

By Gilbert M. Hedge with Durell M.Roth. This beautiful and informativebook covers Zenith tabletop batteryradios 1922-1927. Includes color-coded circuit diagrams. The restora-tion section covers the reproduction,replacement or repair of parts. Tech-niques are applicable to any 1920sera radio. With instructions on repro-ducing A, B or C batteries. 400 colorphotos. ©2014 Schiffer. Hardbound256 p. List $45.00.

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Books - Radio History & Collecting

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GENUINE PLASTIC RADIOSOF THE MID-CENTURY

By Jupp & Piña. Table radios madeprimarily of brightly colored plasticsrepresent a relatively new area ofcollector interest. A must for anyoneinterested in radios, mid-century in-dustrial design or popular culture. Abeautiful hardcover book with 439color photos and values. ©1998Schiffer 208 p. List price $39.95.

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50 YEARS OF AMATEUR RADIOINNOVATION 1930 -1980

By Joe Veras, K9OCO. This guidedtour of more than 400 legendaryradios from 1930 to 1980, depictsthe Golden Age of American radiotechnology. Each truly beautifulphotograph by Joe Veras, K9OCO,includes a brief description, the yearthe radio was introduced and its sell-ing price at the time. Many of theradios and accessories are quiterare, others are sure to bring fondmemories. ©2008 A.R.R.L. 128 p.

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Companion CD with more photos & info.Order #5623 .......... $11.98

PHILCO RADIOS1928 - 1942

By R. Ramirez and M. Prosise.Here is a superb reference book onPhilco, the leading radio manufac-turer during radio's Golden age. Ayear by year look at Philco's radioline from 1928 to 1942. Beautifullyillustrated with over 800 photo-graphs. Includes current values.©2006 Schiffer. 195 p. List $29.95.

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TRANSMITTERS, EXCITERS& POWER AMPS 1930-1980

By R.S. Moore. Over 550 transmit-ters from 118 companies are fea-tured in this excellent reference with470 photos. Includes: B&W, Col-lins, Drake, Eldico, ETO, Galaxy,Gonset, Gross, Hallicrafters, Ham-marlund, Harvey, Heath, Henry,Johnson, TMC, WRL, and more.©1996 RSM 144 p.

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RADIOS BYHALLICRAFTERS

By C. Dachis. A marvelous bookwith over 1000 big, sharp photos ofradio receivers, transmitters, speak-ers, early TV sets and accessoriesfrom the famous Hallicrafters label.Technical descriptions of everyknown model including dates, newand current prices. Second Ed.©1999 Schiffer. 225 p. List $29.95.

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HELLO WORLD -A LIFE IN HAM RADIO

By Gregory & Sahre. From 1927until his death in 2001, operator JerryPowell transmitted from his bedroomin Hackensack, NJ, touring theworld's most remote locations viaham radio. For seven decades, hecollected hundreds of QSLs, Thisbook is an intro. to the fascinatingworld of ham radio and a visual feastfor anyone interested in colorful andhistoric QSLs. 500 color plates 256 p.

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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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HEATHKITTEST EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS

By C. Penson WA7ZZE. A completesurvey of Heathkit test equipmentincluding: capacitor checkers, audio,FM, generators, impedance bridges,power supplies, RF generators, sig-nal tracers, transistor & tube check-ers, VOMs & VTVMs, substitutionboxes, analog computers, scopes,frequency counters and more. Loadsof great photos! ©2014 Penson.

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HIRAMPERCYMAXIM

By Alice C.Schumacher.The life of theFather ofamateur ra-dio ischronicled inthis interest-ing publica-tion. ©1998 Electric Radio. 216 p.List $19.95.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR -THE R.L. DRAKE STORY

By John Loughmiller KB9AT.Here is the behind-the-scenes storyof the famous R.L. Drake Company,focusing on the glory days, whenDrake was king in amateur radio.Every ham and SWL knew R.L.Drake from the outside, but now theinside story of this incredibly inter-esting company is told. This bookalso includes 150 pages of circuitmodifications for Drake radios. Over300 pages! ©2000.

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A HISTORY OF QSTVol. I - Amateur Radio TechnologyThis QST compilation captures im-portant technical contributions, ad-aptations, and syntheses of technol-ogy throughout Amateur Radio’sfirst century. List $34.95. ©2013A.R.R.L. 352 p.

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SECRETWIRELESS WAR

By Geoffrey Pidgeon. This bookoffers a history of the Britain's SecretIntelligence Services, and its use ofwireless in the 1930s. Learn the per-sonal tales of those who were part ofthis most secret of units, and eventsthat helped to win the war includinghams among those patriots thathelped the allied war effort. 416 p.Softcover. Arundel & ARRL.

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MILSPEC RADIO GEAR - Vol. 2KOREAN WAR TO PRESENT

If you liked Mil Spec Volume 1, youwill love all the new material in thisSecond Volume. It has heavier pa-per and even sharper images. Chap-ters include: HF Manpack/PortableRadios, HF Mobile Radios, HF FixedRadios, VHF Manpack Radios, UHFManpack/Portable Radios, AncillaryEquipment, Audio Accessories,Test Equipment and SpecializedEquipment. 250 p. Spiral bound.

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KEYS II: THE EMPORIUMBy D. Ingram. See the world's mostfamous, exotic and glamorous keys.Each is shown and described in de-tail with side notes on productiondates and price values. Includestelegraphy's first keys, all of theVibroplexes from beginning to 1995,QRP keys, vertical bugs, a wind-upbug, 3-lever bug, cricket paddle andmuch more. ©1995 Ingram. 77 p.

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KING OF THE SATELLITSSIX FIVE O

By Thomas Baier. The famous 650was the king of the Satellit line. Au-thor Baier, draws from his sources inGermany to cover this famous re-ceiver. Over 100 pictures are fea-tured in this 80 page book. Learnabout variants, production numbers,disassembly, adjustments, bulb re-placement and more. The Owner'sManual and schematic are also re-produced. A great reference for anyone lucky enough to own a 650.

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GRUNDIG SATELLIT -All Models in Word and Picture

By Thomas Baier. Here are all thedetails for each model of the famousGrundig Satellit line. Tons of photos,facts, commentary and specs. In-cludes: Satellit 205, 208, 210, 1000,2000, 2100, 3000, 3400, 1400,2400, 4000, 600, 650, 300, 400, 500,700, 900 and 800 models. A musthave book for anyone who admires,studies or collects the prestigiousSatellits. Revised Second Ed.©2001-2012. Perfect bound 145 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. 800 p. List $59.95.See inside back cover for more info.

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COMPENDIUM OF AUTOMATICMORSE CODE

By M. Edwin Goss, N3CW. Coversautomatic Morse code devices fromthe early 1800s to present with infor-mative text and over 1100 photos.Starting with telegraphy and early keyhistory, fifteen sections explore theequipment used to send messagesover long distances. Includes: codereaders, oscillators, Morse trainers,electronic keyers, single and dual-lever paddles, portable paddles, au-tomatic mechanical keys, accesso-ries and more. ©2017 Schiffer Hardcover 304 p. List $75.00.

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TUBE TYPE TRANSMITTERS1920-1980

E. Rippen WB6SZS. This wonder-ful compendium covers tube trans-mitters, linear amps, transceiversand accessories made from 1920 to1980. Over 982 illustrations. Mostin black and white, but some in color.Includes two indices: make, modelto page, year, finals and finals tomake, model and year. Second Edi-tion. ©2011 Rippen. 345 p. 982illustrations. List $29.95.

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GRUNDIG OCEAN BOY -40 YEARS

By Thomas Baier. Here are all thedetails for each model of the famousGrundig Ocean Boy line. Over 65photos, facts, commentary andspecs on this long lived line. Printedin Germany in English. Second Edi-tion. ©2004 90 p. perfect bound.

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WORLD OF KEYSBy D. Ingram. This new work is thethird book on keys from Ingram andit is fantastic. A dazzling collectionof world's most prized and exotickeys new and old. Spark keys, cam-elbacks, dual polarity keys, pumpkeys, fun keys, Vibroplex bugs, mo-torized, rotary, vertical and triple le-ver bugs, miniatures, etc. Spiralbound. ©2005 Ingram. 78 p.

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LIGHTNING MAN - The Ac-cursed Life Of Samuel Morse

By K. Silverman. Here is the tale ofa quiet man, raised by religious zeal-ots, who invented the telegraphwhich transformed commerce, com-munication, transportation, militaryaffairs, diplomacy, and the course ofhistory. The story of an incredibleinvention and an engrossing life.©2003 DeCapo/Perseus 502 p.

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