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General Category => General Radio Discussion => Topic started by: Andrew Yoder on June 21, 2016, 0405 UTC

Title: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: Andrew Yoder on June 21, 2016, 0405 UTC
The 2015-16 Pirate Radio Annual is now nearly finished and I'm taking advance orders for copies of the book. I've had the CD ready for a while now (although I need to start burning copies). I started laying out the PRA about a month ago, then realized last week that my column margins were too narrow, so I re-set it. Just finished the cover tonight and the files are going to the printer tomorrow. From there, the finished books should be ready in 4-6 weeks.

In case you are wondering what the Pirate Radio Annual is, it's a paperback book with an 5.5" x 8.5" trim size. This is the 6th edition. Each are divided into two parts: the first is pirate radio "articles" and the second part of the book is a listing of entries on North American shortwave pirate stations that were reported in the past year (and also European pirates that were reported in a large portion of North America). The book contains images from dozens of stations + contact information, URLs of websites, etc. Because this year's edition is running long, I cut back on the "articles" in this year's edition . . . WGM: World's Greatest Mistake and the updates for next two Global HF Pirate weekends.

This year's edition is 230 pages (34 pages longer than the last edition) and contains an audio CD-R with sample tracks of audio from pirates from the past year. 92 different stations (up 20 from last year) are represented on the CD....although the recording is on a CD-R, it is an audio CD that can be played in standard CD players, computers, etc. BTW, after creating hundreds of these CDs, I heard from one reader that the CD wouldn't fit properly in his slot-loading Mac computer. If you want to use it in one of these computers or device with a narrow slot, let me know and I can send your CD without a label.
If you want an advance copy, the price until August 7 is $16 + $3 shipping ($19) to the United States. I'm not yet sure if the extra 34 pages will affect the shipping cost to the rest of the world. I should probably wait until the copies arrive so that I can check the shipping cost/weight to Europe/Australia/Canada/etc., rather than guessing and posting an amount that's totally inaccurate, so I appreciate your patience while I get it figured out.

Also, I found a less-expensive printer for this edition. When I was offering advance copies at the Winterfest, I thought it'd be more expensive than it wound up being. So, if you advance ordered at the Winterfest, I'll be returning $1 with your copy.

You can either send a check or money order in US funds to:
Cabinet Communications
PO Box 109
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214

 or  you can send the $ via PayPal to info /at/ hobbybroadcasting.com
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: moof on June 22, 2016, 0017 UTC
Sent booty for mine arrrr
The rest of ye follow in line
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: hsmith77 on June 22, 2016, 1937 UTC
The check is in the mail. Arrr
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: Oliver on June 23, 2016, 1022 UTC
This is good news Andrew.

Looking forward to receive my copy once the ww shipping charges are determined.
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: skeezix on June 25, 2016, 1848 UTC
Just sent in an order for it now. I thoroughly enjoy these and patiently (but not by much) await its arrival.


Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: aurora on June 26, 2016, 1939 UTC
Yes, yes, yes !! - the check is in the mail
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: oly1959 on June 26, 2016, 2328 UTC
The check is in the mail! Looking forward to it! Many thanks Andrew! ;D
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: Andrew Yoder on July 14, 2016, 0241 UTC
Thanks for the comments & orders! I received the boxes of books and I've been busy burning CDs, printing labels, & packing. I think I'll get all of the orders out tomorrow
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: moof on July 19, 2016, 2215 UTC
Arrived 7/18!  Thanks.  Paged through the whole thing in bed last night.
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: JoeFLIPS on July 19, 2016, 2325 UTC
Thanks Andrew, received my book in the mail today!  8)
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: Skipmuck on July 19, 2016, 2329 UTC
Also received mine today! Great job Andy! Just gave it a quick run through and will read it cover to cover later on this evening!  :)
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: hsmith77 on July 19, 2016, 2335 UTC
 Mine arrived as well . Job well done Andy
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: fpeconsultant on July 20, 2016, 0026 UTC
Got mine the other day.  Fantastic work again.
Thanks for all that you have done & continue to do for the hobby, Mr. Yoder.
FPE
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: JCMaxwell on July 22, 2016, 2316 UTC
Received mine today.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: Oliver on July 24, 2016, 1104 UTC
Andrew,
did you have a chance yet determine the shipping charges to Europe/Germany.
Love to place my order ones those are set.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Now taking advance orders for 2015-2016 Pirate Radio Annual
Post by: aurora on July 24, 2016, 2004 UTC
Received mine too and halfway thru it. Amazingly large number of stations on the air over the past 2 years. The only one I see missing is Ann Hoffer - I wonder what's up with her? Thanks Andrew for another fine job. One of the top greatest resources for the Pirate community.