WRTH

The World ’s Most Comprehensive
and Up-to-Date Guide to Broadcasting

Looking to buy WRTH? The 80th Anniversary WRTH 2026 Edition is now open for pre-order in multiple formats to suit every type of listener. Whether you’re a dedicated DXer, a broadcasting professional, or a curious newcomer, there’s a version designed for the way you explore radio. Choose the classic printed book, the special hardback limited edition for collectors, the fully searchable E-book for portable access, or the interactive Web App with real-time updates and powerful tools. Bundled options are also available for those who want the best of both print and digital.

Whichever format you select, WRTH 2026 delivers over 800 pages of authoritative broadcasting data, expanded anniversary features, exclusive articles, and updated frequency information. As the final printed edition before WRTH transitions to digital-only releases, this 80th Anniversary volume is both a celebration of radio’s history and an indispensable guide to its present and future.

Pre-order for the WRTH 2026 80th Anniversary Edition runs from Wednesday, September 24, 2025, until Friday, October 31, 2025, with delivery scheduled for December 2025

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WHERE TO BUY WRTH

You can buy the World Radio and TV Handbook directly on our webshop.

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WRTH 2026 Printed Book (Pre-Order)

Buy shortwave radio guide – WRTH 2026 printed book, the 80th special edition of the World Radio TV Handbook, featuring the most comprehensive global broadcasting directory.

WRTH 2026 E-book (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Web App (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Special Limited Edition (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Special Edition & Web App Bundle (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Special Edition & E-book Bundle (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Web App & E-book Bundle (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2026 Book & Web App Bundle (Pre-Order)

WRTH 2026 Book & E-book Bundle (Pre-Order)

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WRTH 2025 Printed Book

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Bundle: 2025 & 2024 Book

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Bundle: 2025, 2024, & 2023 Book

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Bundle: WRTH 2024 and WRTH 2023

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