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WRTH 2026 Printed Books – 80th Anniversary Edition

Celebrate eight remarkable decades of broadcasting excellence with the WRTH 2026 Printed Books, the landmark 80th edition of the World Radio TV Handbook. This historic release marks the close of an era — the final printed edition before WRTH’s full transition to digital-first products. The Standard Paperback and Special Hardback Limited Edition are now sold out, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who pre-ordered and supported this milestone release. 

Each copy stands as a tribute to WRTH’s enduring legacy, filled with expanded anniversary features, exclusive articles, technical insights, and historical reflections that capture eight decades of global broadcasting. Designed as both a collector’s keepsake and a professional reference, WRTH 2026 will be treasured by DXers, radio enthusiasts, and broadcasting experts who value precision, history, and connection. 

All printed copies will ship in December 2025, closing a proud chapter in WRTH’s story as we look ahead to the next — a future shaped by digital innovation and continuous access through the WRTH Web App and E-book editions. 

 

WRTH 2026 Printed Book (Paperback)

Designed for DXers and general enthusiasts, the standard paperback edition combines practicality with the full depth of WRTH 2026 content. It includes all the comprehensive station listings, technical updates, and rich features that make this edition a must-have for modern listeners. 

What’s Inside the WRTH 2026 Printed Edition​

✅Complete Content – Over 800 pages, including anniversary articles on Norfolk Island, Gibraltar, Åland, Tonga, and in-depth SDR software and receiver reviews. 

✅Comprehensive Global Listings – Frequencies, schedules, station IDs, DRM data, expanded program times, and additional Latin American callsigns across LW, MW (AM), SW, FM, Digital Radio (HD, DAB), and National TV. 

✅Enhanced Technical Details – Improved formatting, clear station naming, power level updates, transmitter site verification, and country-specific insights. 

WRTH 2026 Printed Book (Paperback): SOLD OUT

WRTH 2026 Special Limited Edition Printed Book (Hardback)

For collectors, the hardback special edition offers limited edition numbering and publisher’s signature, making it a unique historic keepsake of WRTH’s final printed book.

What’s Inside the WRTH 2026 Special Limited Edition Printed Book

✅Complete Content – Full WRTH 2026 coverage with 800+ pages, anniversary features, SDR reviews, and enriched program and technical data. 

✅Exclusive Collector Features – Hardback binding, numbered copies, and publisher’s signature for a premium collectible.

✅Expanded Global Listings & Technical Data – Station IDs, DRM data, power levels, transmitter locations, and additional callsigns for Latin America. 

WRTH 2026 Special Limited Edition (Hardback): SOLD OUT

Printed editions are now closed.

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