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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 is not only the latest volume in a tradition trusted worldwide but also the final printed edition, symbolizing WRTH’s transition to a new era of digital-first products. Whether you choose the classic and practical paperback or invest in the premium, beautifully finished collectible hardback, WRTH 2026 offers more than 800 pages of authoritative global content. Inside, you will find expanded anniversary features, exclusive articles, technical insights, and historical reflections that highlight WRTH’s unique role in the world of broadcasting. Designed as both a treasured collector’s milestone and an indispensable professional reference, this special edition will appeal to DXers, passionate radio enthusiasts, and dedicated broadcasting professionals who rely on WRTH for accuracy, depth, and continuity.

Pre-orders are open Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025, with delivery scheduled for December 2025. 

Two copies of the 2026 WRTH Printed Book (80th Special Edition) are shown slightly fanned open. The cover prominently features "World Radio TV Handbook: The Directory of Global Broadcasting" and a networked globe graphic. This is the physical global radio handbook.

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. 

Pre-Order WRTH 2026 Printed Book (Paperback)
Two copies of the 2026 WRTH Printed Book (80th Special Edition) are shown slightly fanned open. The cover prominently features "World Radio TV Handbook: The Directory of Global Broadcasting" and a networked globe graphic. This is the physical global radio handbook.

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. 

Pre-Order WRTH 2026 Special Limited Edition (Hardback)
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Important Note: Production requires a minimum of 100 pre-orders to proceed. Orders will be fully refunded if this threshold is not met. 

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