The Worldwide Listening Guide

Modeled on the author's popular Worldwide Shortwave Listening Guide, this new book explains radio listening in all of today s formats live, on-demand, WiFi, podcast, terrestrial, satellite, internet, digital and, of course, analog AM, FM and SW. The introductory section explains all of the newest delivery methods for radio, and the devices used to access broadcasts from around the world at any time of day or night. Listening to programs from distant lands is no longer a late-night activity dependant upon shortwave propagation conditions. There are more than 20,000 radio stations worldwide that use the Internet to stream their broadcasts. Traditional radio receivers are being augmented by computers, iPods, MP3 players, satellite radio downlinks and new, Internet-linked wireless digital stereo contents players or WiFi radios. The Worldwide Listening Guide shows you how to access all of this audio content using these different delivery platforms.

The new, updated guide is organized to make it easy and convenient to use. All program listings are provided two ways: First, programs are listed by UTC time, station, days of broadcast, the type of program, and their frequencies and web addresses. The How to Use pages explain exactly the contents of each of the columns. A station ID list identifies the station call letters and provides the station s full name and country of origin. Second, Classified Listings are provided to help listeners find programs of specific interest The 24 classified program listings make it easy to find programs by topic or subject area, such as: Arts, Culture & History; News and Documentary; Science & Technology; Current Affairs; Music; Sports, and more.