Unboxing the last ever print edition of the World Radio and TV Handbook with a few comments from me @OxfordShortwaveLog

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Hi there, it's a sad day to be opening the box containing the last ever print edition of the WRTH. But...we have to grateful to the RDC for continuing in digital format. Some comments from me and a review to come.

Thanks and 73.

Unboxing the last ever print edition of the World Radio and TV Handbook with a few comments from me

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