THE RADIO H.F. INTERNET NEWSLETTER VOLUME 5 NUMBER 003 -- MARCH/MARS 2003 Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada Copyright 2003 Radio H.F. Publications E-MAIL: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com WEBPAGE: http://www.total.net/~radiohf DISCLAIMER: The content and comments included in the web sites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each web site. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted. TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE DISTRIBUTION LIST OF THIS NEWSLETTER, SIMPLY CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL. THE DISTRIBUTION LIST IS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. RADIO H.F., CANADA'S SPECIALIST IN SHORTWAVE, SCANNING, AMATEUR RADIO, ANTENNAS, ACCESSORIES AND PUBLICATIONS SINCE 1995, BRINGS THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOU, FREE OF CHARGE. CONTACT RADIO H.F. AT: MAILING ADDRESS: RADIO H.F. P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne St. Lambert, Quebec J4R 2T8 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM (Eastern) CLOSED Sunday TELEPHONE & FAX: (450) 671-3773 TOLL FREE IN CANADA ONLY: 1-800-463-3773 E-MAIL: radiohf@total.net WEBPAGE: http://www.total.net/~radiohf VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED Welcome to Vol. 5 Number 003 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at the following URL: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html The e-mail address for all contributions, comments, and subscription requests, is: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com Please note that all contributors of web sites used in the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchase from Radio H.F. Welcome to the March edition of the Newsletter. Our Monthly Special Zone features a number of events, including the Winter SWL Festival, Mardi Gras and Carnival, and believe it or not, Shrove Tuesday! As we head into March, the world watches closely as we come closer to war in the Middle East. I have included a few sites dealing with the subject in this month's General Zone. Should a full-scale war break out between issues of this Newsletter, I will look at compiling and distributing a "special edition" Newsletter featuring web sites dealing with the war. All I can say is that I hope I don't have to do this. Welcome aboard to any new subscribers joining us this month. Feel free to contribute material from time to time. Thank you for joining the group. NOTE: The Radio HF book catalog has been completely updated as of February 25, 2003. Please feel free to browse through it. I am sure you will find some books, CD-roms, or other materials that will be of interest to you. The catalog is now available on-line at the following URL: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2003Feb.html Finally, you may note that one of the regular items which has been appearing in the Resources Zone is no longer there. A few weeks ago, after almost 10 years of being net controller, I have given up the weekly Montreal DX Listeners' Net on the two-meter band here in Montreal. I would like to thank all of those who participated in the net over 10 years helping to make it successful; approximately 500 different amateur operators and countless shortwave listeners and DXers who participated through the gateway services. It was a wonderful experience which I will remember fondly, but it was time to move on to other things. THE MONTHLY SURVEY Thanks to the 35 people who responded to our question from last month on traveling. We wanted to know how many countries, including the one you live in, have you visited in your lifetime. Here are the results: a) 1 to 5 countries: 11 people b) 6 to 10 countries: 9 people c) 11 to 20 countries: 10 people d) 21 to 30 countries: 3 people e) 30 or more countries: 2 people THIS MONTH'S SURVEY OK, everyone. Let's talk about vices. All of us have at least one! A "vice", in the dictionary, is defined as "a moral depravity; evil; an immoral action, trait; a habitual, trivial, failing or defect; shortcoming". Sounds pretty sad, doesn't it? It might be good or bad for you. It could be hot fudge sundaes, addiction to the Internet, Godzilla films, watching Wheel of Fortune, whatever. It might be embarrassing and you may hate to admit to it, but now's the time to come clean, with all your friends worldwide, here in the Newsletter. I'll even go first and tell you mine. Since I was a young kid and, believe it or not, still today, I am an addicted fan of professional wrestling. Yes, that's right! Go ahead and laugh. My mother was a huge fan and I was brought up with it, and it stuck. It's nothing more than frivolous entertainment for me; an escape from the real world. There, I feel better now. A weight has been taken off my shoulders. So, what is your vice? Keep it to just one, please, even though you may have many of them. Take this all in the spirit in which it is meant and have some fun with it. I can't wait to see the responses. Please send your response, by e-mail, to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com CONTENTS THE COMMENTS ZONE THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE THE RADIO ZONE THE GENERAL ZONE THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE THE HAMFEST/FLEAMARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS ZONE THE RESOURCES ZONE THE COMMENTS ZONE Jerry Brookman, KL7CMN Thanks very much for all your hard work and efforts in putting out the newsletter - I always enjoy it! 73 Jim Jast, Northern Illinois: Love the H F Newsletter; thanks for your time and dedication! All my best. Ron Walsh, Kingston, Ontario: I really appreciate the newsletter as it gives me a great deal of information about many subjects. I have used several of the sites suggested and learned from them. THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE Thank you to the following contributors who took the time to share some information with others. Diane Bernard, Chomedey-Laval, Quebec Al Dudley, Washington, DC Ulis Fleming, Glen Burnie, Maryland Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Ben Loveless, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec Pascal Villeneuve, St-Amable, Quebec Bill Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec Yahoo Weekly Picks THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE 16TH ANNUAL WINTER SWL FESTIVAL http://swlfest.com/ Kulpsville, Pennsylvania is home each year to the largest gathering in North American of shortwave listeners, DXers and scanner enthusiasts. The Winter SWL Festival draws people literally from around the world to this annual event. An excellent program has been put together again this year. The event takes place on March 7 and 8. Come and join in the fun!. MARDI GRAS http://www.mardigras.com/ March 4 is the kick-off of Mardi Gras. Experience it all from this web site, with live cams from Bourbon Street, videos, background information, news, chat rooms, etc. MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/ Although Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world, no one does it like New Orleans -- the City that Care Forgot! This site will introduce you to the major participants of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, provide updated parade information, the truth about our Mardi Gras traditions, the best places to get your Mardi Gras beads, masks, and king cakes ... and more! CARNIVAL IN RIO DE JANEIRO http://www.ipanema.com/carnival/home.htm This is also the time for the world's most spectacular party, Carnival, in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. SHROVE TUESDAY http://www.lfcc.lt/publ/thelt/node18.html In honour of the beginning of Lent and Ash Wednesday, here is an interesting site about the origin, history and traditions of Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), this year being celebrated on March 4 PANCAKE DAY http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/pancakeday.html Here's another look at Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday), including some recipes. THE MARVELICIOUS ST. PATRICK'S DAY PAGE http://www.marvelicious.com/stpatrick.html Everything you need to know about the celebration of the Irish, with plenty of historical information and an excellent selection of links to other related pages. LEPRECHAUNS http://rosalin.tripod.com/chaun.html Are they real, or not? Find out all about Ireland's national fairy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM ICOM -- THE IC-V8 2 METER HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER 5.5 full watts of power, military rugged, and easy to use. The IC-V8 VHF trasnceiver is a tough all purpose VHF amateur transceiver. It is supplied with a 7.2 volt 600 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack and charger. It also has an optional 7.2 volt Ni-Mh, 1050 mAh pack or "AA" pack available. The V8 is also durable with a tough polycarbonate and aluminum die-cast chassis. Brief summary: Dimensions: 2.2 (W), 5.2 (H), 1.4 (D), 12.3 oz 2 Meter - 5.5 Watts with Included Ni-Cd Battery (0.5 W selectable) 107 Total Memory Channels Great Audio - 300 mW Output (at 7.2V DC) CTCSS/DTCS Encode/Decode with Tone Scan 16 Button DTMF Keypad with Encode Standard and Decode Optional Fast Scanning - 40 Channels Per Second Backlit Alphanumeric LCD Fast Scanning - 40 Channels Per Second Auto Repeater Drop-in Charger Included Optional PC Programming Reversible U/Down and Rotary Selector Military Rugged Construction Attractive Forest Green Polycarbonate Front Panel For more detailed information on this new radio, please click on: http://www.icomamerica.com/amateur/2mhand/icv8.html For a .pdf version of the brochure on this radio, please click on: http://www.icomamerica.com/support/documents/brochures/ic-v8.pdf Contact Radio HF for pricing and availability on this new model and all other Icom products. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RADIO ZONE RADIO INTEL http://www.radiointel.com/ VIA Ulis Fleming, Glen Burnie, Maryland While there are many excellent SW & MW DX web pages out there, there are very few that are designed to be used while tuning around and being connected to the Internet at the same time. Let's be honest... there are tons of excellent DX web pages out there. This isn't one of them. But we love to talk about radios! How about you? RADIO ENTHUSIAST http://www.radioenthusiast.com VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec A very nice, concise, all purpose radio site, created by James Tedford. A collection of interesting articles, links, reference material, etc., covering all aspects of the radio hobby. SHORTWAVE ESPIONAGE http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/page30.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This is a web page based on the publication "Secret Signals" dealing with the mysterious and complex world of spy number stations in the HF radio spectrum. You'll find an on-line version of this book, now out of print, plus hundreds of links to related material on the net. VIDDI PLAYER http://radio.unitednerds.com/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia This program has over 750 pre-tuned Internet radio stations from around the world. The stream information provides artist, song title, and the quality of stream. With 750+ stations, you may want to create a list of favorite stations, and this capability is included. VOICES OF WORLD WAR II http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/ww2/main_txt.htm VIA Bill Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec via David Onley in Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest The Miller Nichols Library Department of Special Collections created this site. The project focuses on World War II and will be based on 100 rare and fragile transcription discs (16 inch glass or acetate discs) from the Arthur B. Church-KMBC Radio Collection. The nucleus of the project will be the unique archival sound recordings supplemented by manuscript materials, including still images and oral histories, to showcase how WWII was experienced in Kansas City through the popular media - KMBC radio - the local NBC affiliate station. TV RADIO WORLD http://www.tvradioworld.com/default.asp VIA Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with the radio and television broadcasters worldwide. We also depend are many people around the world to help us keep the TvRadioWorld listings up to date. Some of the features you will find on our site include listings of local radio and television stations on the web, in depth listings of local television broadcast stations throughout North and South America, including contact information. Also featured are broadcast networks, cable networks, satellite networks and service providers (i.e. cable companies, DTH, etc.), as well as a growing list of links to sites that deal with the broadcasting industry, such as community broadcasters, shortwave radio, Internet broadcasters, organization trade publications and more. Enjoy TvRadioWorld, we hope you find this site useful to whatever your needs are, but remember, we do depend on people like yourself to help update in an ever changing broadcast industry. SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT WEB SITE LINKS http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/sites.html VIA Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec The following links to other internet sites may provide useful spectrum management related information from the United States and other countries, supplied by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. LIKE TELEVISION http://tesla.liketelevision.com/ VIA Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland LikeTelevision - The Broadband Media Network, is a recognized leader in delivering video applications over public (Internet) and private networks. In 1999, the company developed the IGS process, which creates high quality video files at very low data rates. To demonstrate our technologies, we created this web site, which contains thousands of video clips encoded using the IGS process. This site is an functional example of convergence, a melding of the Internet and Television mediums. Recently, LikeTelevision has created several powerful software applications that integrate database technologies with digital video assets. LikeTelevision's Intelligent Video Access Library (IVAL), allows users to search and find specific video assets quickly and intuitively. The software can be used to catalog large video libraries for a wide range of applications including interactive education, training, medical research, customer support, and entertainment! Other LikeTelevision software applications include the award winning Video Birthday Calendar, Video Postcards, Targeted Demographic Ad Insertion and Dynamic Ad Casting. RADIOAMATEUR.CA http://www.radioamateur.ca VIA Pascal Villeneuve, St-Amable, Quebec NOTE: This web site is in FRENCH La mission de Radioamateur.ca est de promouvoir la radioamateur dans le but precis d'ameliorer l'image projetee par notre confrerie -- l'ensemble de la population canadienne, demystifier ce passe-temps ainsi que d'etablir sa distinction par rapport aux autres services. Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer la creation d'un nouveau reseau sur HF. Celui-ci aura lieu tous les mercredis de 19h30 a 20h30 a la frequence 3772KHz en LSB a compter du 12 mars 2003. Les QSO sur ce reseau seront alimentes par les participants sous forme de questions d'ordre technique ou relies directement a la radioamateur. Nous vous invitons a vous presenter au reseau afin de participer aux discussions. K7ON'S SCANNING AND SHORTWAVE LISTENING http://www.k7on.com/scan-swl/index.htm VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This is a small, but useful, page of information on scanning and shortwave radio, created by Brian Short of Tempe, Arizona. Click on either scanning or shortwave listening and find many useful links. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW -- ICOM IC-R5 COMPACT WIDEBAND PORTABLE RECEIVER While retaining the basic features of the popular IC-R2, the R5 has a new user friendly design and improved button layout combined with Icom's superior technology at a very competitive price. - Covers 495 kHz to 1309.995 MHz - A total of 1250 memory channels - 6 character alphanumeric display - Ultra-compact size - Drip resistant construction - Built-in ferrite bar antenna - External DC jack - Multiple high speed scan functions - CTCSS, DTCS tone squelch built-in - Cloning capability via USB cable For more information on this new model, please visit: http://www.icomamerica.com/receivers/handheld/icr5main.html Contact Radio HF for pricing and availability. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE GENERAL ZONE GULF WAR II -- THE WAR WITH IRAQ http://www.strategypage.com/iraqwar/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Strategy Page, which covers armed forces world wide as well as up to date reporting on wars and hotspots, wherever they may be, provides analysis of the situation with Iraq. WAR WITH IRAQ http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/ops/iraq.htm VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The Federation of American Scientists' Military Analysis Network presents its look at the Iraq crisis DEBKA FILE http://www.debka.com VIA Diane Bernard, Chomedey-Laval, Quebec DEBKAfile is a self-supporting Internet publication devoted to independent, investigative reporting and forward analysis in the fields of international terrorism, intelligence, international conflict, Islam, military affairs, security and politics. DEBKAfile comes out seven days a week in English and Hebrew with additional language sites planned. INTERNAL MEMOS http://www.internalmemos.com/memos/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The Internet's largest collection of corporate memos and internal communications, with the text of close to 1300 different memos from all sorts of companies, organizations, groups and more. EARTH INFO http://www.earth-info.org/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The earth-info web site is an exciting new Internet resource that provides anyone with a computer access to a world of imagery, maps, and other information. The earth-info site makes it easy to find, view and obtain geographic information available through government and commercial providers with a simple map based interface. You will be prompted to download a small program to properly navigate this site. SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION http://www.solarsystem.nasa.gov/index.cfm VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks With the recent space shuttle tragedy, many people are questioning the need for space exploration when the risks seem far greater than any potential payoff. This excellent site presented by NASA makes the case for the importance of exploring our celestial neighborhood and outlines the goals of the program -- from satisfying our quest for knowledge to gaining insight into our origins. FRANK SINGLETON'S WEATHER SITE FOR SAILING http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/ VIA Al Dudley, Washington, DC This site's main purpose is weather related info for sailors & what not. He has a lot of good, simple info about GMDSS & NAVTEX plus good links. The site is catered towards Europe & surrounding areas but also includes info for North and South America. VIDEO OF AC-130 IN NIGHT ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN http://users3.ev1.net/~black_ops/video/AC130_GunshipMed.wmv VIA Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec Check out the deadly accuracy with which the US can carry out a raid on suspected enemy targets. This is over 7 minutes of video which will require Media Player. AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION http://www.afa.org/default.asp VIA Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, non-profit, civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. We invite you to browse our website and discover all that AFA offers. On afa.org you will find AIR FORCE Magazine, our highly regarded aerospace journal with a monthly circulation of more than 148,000. Some information is freely accessible here, but other material is for members only. AIR FORCE LINK http://www.af.mil VIA Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec Read, hear and see all that is going on in the United States Air Force with this on-line air force news service, including written stories, as well as links to Air Force radio and television reports. THE NAVY NEWS STAND http://www.news.navy.mil/ VIA Alex Vegh, Beaconsfield, Quebec The mission of the Navy NewsStand is to serve as U.S. Navy's official internal news Web site. While not precluding the posting of internal news stories on individual command Web sites, internal Navy news stories are submitted when appropriate. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** THE AOR AR-ONE COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER Monitor Any Frequency from 10 KHz to 3.3 GHz. with this new high-end super wide coverage receiver. Ultra-stable reference frequency oscillator (0.1ppm) Surveillance operations are enhanced. Monitoring multiple frequencies is easier and faster. Computer control gives you maximum flexibility and unleashes the many features found in this advanced technology receiver. The AR-ONE is the right choice for the new world we now monitor. For a full data and specifications sheet and photograph of this new receiver, please click on: http://www.aorusa.com/arone.html Please contact Radio HF for pricing and availability on any AOR products. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE IP MONSTER http://www.ipmonster.com/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia A collection of diagnostic tools, plus everything you've always wanted to know about how IP addresses work. SEARCH SYSTEMS http://www.searchsystems.net/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia This site provides over 10,000 links to free public record databases around the world to help you locate businesses, people, and the information you need to make important decisions. THE CONEY ISLAND HISTORY WEB SITE http://naid.sppsr.ucla.edu/coneyisland/index.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This interactive educational site covers the history of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. It features timelines, historic articles and photographs, interactive maps that when clicked on show historic views, and lists of movies filmed on Coney Island's streets, beaches and amusement parks. Coney Island was considered the world's largest and premier amusement area during the first half of the 20th Century. It was a beach resort that provided carefree entertainment and thrilling amusement park rides to the millions of residents that lived in New York City. It featured three huge amusement parks; Luna Park, Steeplechase and Dreamland, and countless other attractions along the Bowery, Surf Avenue and its numerous side streets. WEIRD LINKS http://www.weirdlinks.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec DISCLAIMER: Some material on this site may be offensive to some people Weird Links is run entirely by a single carbon-based entity known "Link Digger." Link Digger is devoted to his followers and aims to please them with his weird and bizarre discoveries. He gets gratification out of anything that is "out of the ordinary" on the Net. To him, "out of the ordinary" is as precious as GOLD and MUST be shared! Thus, Weird Links was born upon the land on October 19, 1999. ODDITIES AND WONDERS http://members.aol.com/oddwonder/index.htm VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Oddities & Wonders contains something for everyone from the smallest children to the most serious adults. Use this information in your own reports, articles, presentations, books, homework, catalogs, letters and conversations, to add sparkle, genius, wit and fun. Use it as food for thought to launch your own great ideas and overcome writer's block. Or, just enjoy what you read! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW PUBLICATION RELEASES Experimental Methods in RF Design by Wes Hayward, W7ZOI, Rick Campbell, KK7B, and Bob Larkin, W7PUA Immerse yourself in the communications experience by building equipment that contributes to understanding basic concepts and circuits. Explore wide dynamic range, low distortion radio equipment, the use of direct conversion and phasing methods, and digital signal processing. Use the models and discussion to design, build and measure equipment at both the circuit and the system level. Laced with new unpublished projects and illustrated with CW and SSB gear. Contents: o Basic Investigations in Electronics o Chapters on Amplifiers, Filters, Oscillators, and Mixers o Superheterodyne Transmitters and Receivers o Measurement Equipment o Direct Conversion Receivers o Phasing Receivers and Transmitters o DSP Components o DSP Applications in Communications o Field Operation, Portable Gear, and Integrated Stations This work is successor to the widely popular Solid-State Design for the Radio Amateur, published in 1977. CD-ROM included with design software, listings for DSP firmware, and supplementary articles. 512 pages. 2003, published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). (ISBN: 0-87259-879-9) #8799 -- PRICE: $79.95 Canadian Please contact Radio H.F. for ordering information on these new releases, or any other books or publications. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE HAMFEST/FLEAMARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS ZONE Each month we list upcoming events, including hamfests, predominantly in Canada. NOTE: All times quoted are local. (Compiled by Vernon Ikeda VE2MBS, Pierrefonds, Quebec) Saturday, March 22 HAMEX 2003 - Brampton, Ontario Location: Brampton Fall Fairgrounds, Heart Lake Road corner of Old School Road, Brampton, Ontario Time: Vendors at 7 AM- Public at 9 AM to 1 PM Talk-in: VE3PRC 146.880(-) or VE3MIS 145.430(-) 103.5 Hz PL Tone. E-mail: ham-ex@sympatico.ca Web page: http://www.peelarc.org Saturday, March 29 Hamfest Laval-Laurentides 2003 - Laval, Quebec Location: (New Location) Polyvalente Goeorges Vanier, 2995 boul. Levesque E., Saint Vincent de Paul, QC Vendors: 7 AM; Public: 9 AM Admission: $5.00 per person. Tables: $10.00 Talk-in: VE2REL 147.315 Mhz (+) Information: (514)-708-8033 or E-mail: hamfest@ve2crl.qc.ca Web page: http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca ** RADIO HF WILL BE THERE ** Sunday, March 30 Langley Amateur Radio Association Radio and Computer Swapmeet - Aldergrove, British Columbia Location: Aldergrove Elks Hall, 27309 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, BC Vendors: 9 A.M.; Public: 10 A.M. to Noon Admission 4.00$ Tables $18.00 including 1 Admission Talk-in: VE7RLY 147.380 (+) Reservations: Wayne Muster at 604-556-7810 E-mail: VE7CKV@rac.ca or Larry Thompson at 604-539-2489 Web Page: http://www.langleyamateurradio.com Sunday, April 6 Quesnel Amateur Radio Club Fleamarket - Quesnel, British Columbia Location: The Native Friendship Center, 319 North Fraser Drive, Quesnel, B.C. Vendors 9 AM Public 10 AM -- 4 PM. Tables 5.00$ Talk-in: 146.970 (-) Information and Reservations: Mike Standbridge at 250-249-5942, Bill Llewellyn at 250-992-9719 or George Thompson at 250-992-1548 E-mail: ve7mst@rac.ca Saturday, April 12 Montreal Hamfest and Fleamarket LaSalle (Montreal), Quebec Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 (LaSalle), 7771 Bouvier corner of Shevchenko. STM Bus 109 at the door. Vendors 7:30 AM Public 8:30 to Noon. Admission - 4.00$ Talk-in VE2RED 147.270 (+) Information: James R. Hay, VE2VE - (514)-697-7205 E-mail: ve2arc@rac.ca Web page: http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html RADIO HF WILL BE THERE Saturday, April 12 Whitby Hamfest - Oshawa, Ontario Location: Jubilee Pavillion, 55 Lake View Park, Oshawa, ON Vendors 7 AM; Public 9 AM to 1 PM. Admission - $5.00 Tables $10.00 Talk-in - VE3WOM 147.150 (+) or VE3RPT 147.060 (+) Information: Betty Huider, 87 Thickson Road, North Whitby, ON LIN 3P7 or Phone 905-579-1800 E-mail: ve3blh@rac.ca Saturday, April 19 Iroquois A.R.C. 8th Annual Flea Market - Iroquois, Ontario (west of Cornwall) Location: Iroquois Civic Centre Vendors: 8 AM; Public: 9 AM to Noon Admission Free; Tables $10.00 Talk-in VE3IRO 145.290 (-) Information: Gord, VE3UGW (613)-657-3640 or E-mail ve3ugw@recorder.ca Web Site: http://cc.recorder.ca/~ve3ugw RADIO HF WILL BE THERE Saturday, April 26 Durham Region Hamfest - Whitby, Ontario Location: Iroquois Park Recreation Centre - Victoria Street corner of Henry Street Vendors 7:30 AM; Public 9 AM to 1 PM; Admission $6.00 Tables $25.00 - includes 1 admission. Talk-in: 147.375 (+) VE3SPA Information: Peter Henry, VA3PWH at 905-436-9236 or E-mail: va3pwh@idirect.com Web Site: http://drhamfest.tripod.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *****RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE***** The complete ARRL, RSGB, Radio Amateurs of Canada, Radio Amateurs du Quebec Inc. catalogs, and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD Roms and softwares are available from Radio H.F. A completely new and updated book catalog can be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. web site at http://www.total.net/~radiohf, under publications, or go directly to the catalog at: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2003Feb.html Details of new ARRL and RSGB publications can be found at the ARRL web site at: http://www.arrl.org/catalog/?category=What%27s+New ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RESOURCES ZONE The following is a listing of clubs, groups, and radio broadcasts that I am actively involved in. THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DX CLUB CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962, now in our 41st year of operation. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our March 2003 edition is now available. Sample copies are available for $2 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 overseas. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit the CIDX web site for complete information, as well as special features and web site profiles, or for a membership application. http://www.anarc.org/cidx/ THE INTERNATIONAL RADIO REPORT The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio, live streaming, and on the airwaves of CKUT, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern (1530 UTC). Celebrating 15 years on the air, I, and co-host Bill Westenhaver, present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Visit the Radio McGill web page for full CKUT programming: http://www.ckut.ca You may also listen to the International Radio Report when you like. Archived editions of the programme have been posted on the web, thanks to the initiative of Ricky Leong, of Brossard, Quebec. Please check: http://members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/ Send your comments or questions to the International Radio Report, by e-mail, to radioreport@yahoo.com RADIO CANADA INTERNATIONAL'S MAPLE LEAF MAILBAG You can hear my bi-weekly "CIDX Report" on The Maple Leaf Mailbag, on Canada's international shortwave broadcaster Radio Canada International, with host Ian Jones. Find the times and frequencies on the Radio Canada International web site. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave. http://www.rcinet.ca That is all for this month. Radio H.F. is a mail order, telephone and on line business, with great products, great prices, and personalized service. Be sure to check out the Radio H.F. web site at http://www.total.net/~radiohf Please feel free to submit any information for the Newsletter by e-mail to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com All previous editions of the Newsletter can be found at: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html CONTACT RADIO H.F. AT: MAILING ADDRESS: RADIO H.F. P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne St. Lambert, Quebec J4R 2T8 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM (Eastern) CLOSED Sunday TELEPHONE & FAX: (450) 671-3773 TOLL FREE IN CANADA ONLY: 1-800-463-3773 E-MAIL: radiohf@total.net WEBPAGE: http://www.total.net/~radiohf Best wishes and 73 from Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW Owner-Radio H.F. Canada's specialist in radio communications http://www.total.net/~radiohf President-Canadian International DX Club Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962 http://www.anarc.org/cidx/ -- 30 --