November 12, 2004 / le 12 novembre, 2004 Welcome to the November 2004 edition of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. Bienvenue a l'Ždition de novembre 2004 de "Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter". Sheldon Harvey Owner, Radio H.F. Editor/Publisher, Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter **************************************************** 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: 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@sympatico.ca WEB PAGE: http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED RADIO HF GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE **************************************************** THE RADIO H.F. INTERNET NEWSLETTER VOLUME 6 NUMBER 011 -- NOVEMBER/NOVEMBRE 2004 Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada Copyright 2004 Radio H.F. Publications E-MAIL: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com WEB PAGE: http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at the following URL: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html NEW: THE RADIO H.F. INTERNET NEWSLETTER YAHOO GROUP http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hfnewsletter/ Subscribers may join the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter Yahoo Group. You will find a monthly posting of the latest Newsletter, plus you can exchange information, chat, post photos, links, etc. in this group. Simply go to the Group page, click "Join this Group", complete the steps, and you're a member! ***************************************************** As subscribers to this free Newsletter, you are encouraged to contribute to future editions. 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. The e-mail address for all contributions, comments, and subscription requests for the Newsletter is: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com 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. **************************************************** Welcome to the November 2004 edition. My apologies for the November edition being so late. I have had a busy month, including some health problems with a very stubborn kidney stone attack laying me up for about a week! My wife and I were also involved in the organization of a large birding exposition here in Montreal last weekend. Hopefully things will begin to settle down a little and I can get things back on schedule. This month's Monthly Special Zone features sites about Thanksgiving (U.S.), turkeys and American Indian Heritage Month. Also, given the recent death of Yasser Arafat and the impact it may have on the Middle East, I have included a couple of sites about the man and the P.L.O. *************************************************** CONTENTS THE MONTHLY SURVEY THE COMMENTS ZONE THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE THE NOVEMBER ZONE THE RADIO ZONE THE GENERAL ZONE THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE THE HAMFEST/FLEAMARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS ZONE THE RESOURCES ZONE *************************************************** THE MONTHLY SURVEY LAST MONTH'S SURVEY Last month's survey question was "In your personal time on this planet, what has been the most important, influential or life-changing development or invention to have an impact on your daily life?" 20 responses were received. Here are the results: The Personal Computer -- 7 votes The Internet -- 2 votes The Integrated Circuit -- 2 votes A few other single votes for CDs, cellphones, air conditioning, motorcycles, dishwasher, microwave, etc. THIS MONTH'S SURVEY This month, as we approach the holiday period, our thoughts often turn to the never-ending challenge of what to get that special person for a gift! After 26 years of marriage in my case, it becomes more and more difficult each year. For our question this month, let's think of ourselves for a moment. What is the number one item on your holiday gift list that you really, really wish Santa leaves under your tree? Please keep it to one! Please send your response, by e-mail, to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com **************************************************** THE COMMENTS ZONE No comments this month ***************************************************** THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE Up to 9 contributors this month. We welcome a few first-time contributors this month. Thanks to all our regulars for their continued support and efforts. Skip Arey, Beverly, New Jersey Richard Cuff, Allentown, Pennsylvania Jacques d'Avignon, Gloucester, Ontario Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec Gilles Letourneau, Montreal, Quebec Mitch Melnick, Montreal, Quebec Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Shaun Starr, Montreal, Quebec William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec Yahoo Weekly Picks ***************************************** THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE H.E. YASSER ARAFAT http://www.p-p-o.com/ The official site for the President's Office includes speech excerpts, letters, news, autobiography, and more. PALESTINE NET http://www.palestine-net.com/ Information about Palestine's land, people, history, politics, economy, education, culture, and more. THANKSGIVING ON THE NET http://www.holidays.net/thanksgiving/index.htm November 25th is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. This site offers a collection of information and background on the holiday, as well as various links to food, customs and celebrating the day. THE WILD TURKEY http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Meleagris_gallopavo.html Turkey is synonymous with Thanksgiving, but here is some information about the bird itself, the wild version. AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION http://www.indians.org November is National American Indian Heritage Month. The American Indian Heritage Foundation was established to provide relief services to Indian people nationwide and to build bridges of understanding and friendship between Indian and non-Indian people. Under the umbrella of the National Heritage Foundation, Princess Pale Moon founded the American Indian Heritage Foundation (AIHF) in 1973. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE NOVEMBER ZONE Here are some of the events taking place in November: MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS Aviation History Month National AIDS Awareness Month National Alzheimer's Disease Month National American Indian Heritage Month WEEKLY CELEBRATIONS 21-27 National Adoption Week 21-27 National Family Week SPECIAL DAYS 13 -- World Kindness Day 18 -- Great American Smokeout 25 -- Thanksgiving Day (USA) 25 -- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 29 -- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People ON THE LIGHTER SIDEÉ 14 -- National American Teddy Bear Day 21 -- Pumpkin Pie Day Source: http://groups.ucanr.org/espanol/calendario/ **************************************************** **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** SPECIAL NOTE -- RADIO HF GIFT CERTIFICATES Believe it or not, we're less than two months away from Christmas. If you just don't know what that special radio enthusiast in your family needs, remember that Radio HF Gift Certificates are a quick, simple and efficient solution. Available for any specified amount, gift certificates can be used anytime throughout the year and have no expiration date. To order Radio HF Gift Certificates, contact Radio HF by mail, phone or e-mail. NEW FROM ALINCO ELECTRONICS INC. THE DJ-C7 POCKET SIZED DUAL-BAND PORTABLE Alinco proudly led the way in breakthrough miniature electronics technology with its revolutionary "credit card" size transceivers. The DJ-C7 is the next step in the evolution of the real "pocket" HT. So small, it can fit in a pocket, yet it's a versatile dual-band HT with an enhanced receiver. The "New-Generation" DJ-C7 is loaded with features. For complete details on this new model, including specifications, please visit their webpage at: http://www.alinco.com/Products/DJC7/ All Alinco equipment and accessories are available from Radio HF. Please contact us for complete details on pricing and availability. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RADIO ZONE BROADCASTING IN CHICAGO -- 1921 to 1989 http://www.richsamuels.com/ VIA Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec This site is an on-line museum that deals with the history of radio and television over a period of almost sixty years. Its focus is the studio complex the National Broadcasting Company operated in Chicago's Merchandise Mart from 1930 to 1989. RADIO LOVERS http://www.radiolovers.com/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia This site offers hundreds of vintage radio shows to listen to online in mp3 format, all for free. Before the days of video games, shopping malls, MTV, and the Internet, families used to sit in their living room each night to listen to radio shows such as Abbott and Costello, Superman, Groucho Marx, The Avenger, Gunsmoke, Sherlock Homes, and many others. When TV become popular in the 1950's, most of these shows went off the air, but they now live on at websites such as this one and on weekly nostalgia radio broadcasts worldwide. THE OFFICIAL AM STEREO WEB SITE http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kevtronics/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This site includes the history, the receivers, and a station list of stereo AM. SPACE WEATHER http://www.spaceweather.com/ VIA Richard Cuff, Allentown, Pennsylvania Given the major solar disturbances affecting propagation and causing great displays of northern lights, use this site for regular daily updates on solar activity, auroral conditions and other space and sky activities. MISCOU DXPEDITION 2004 http://www.dxing.info/dxpeditions/miscou2004.dx VIA Jacques d'Avignon, Gloucester, Ontario Miscou is located at: 47d 59m 39.8s N 64d 32m 51.9s W. The participants this year were: Brent Taylor, late October 1st and October 2nd (ICOM R-75 with Kiwa mods); Ken Alexander and Jacques d'Avignon, late October 1st to October 7th, and Niel Wolfish, October 3rd to October 7th. Ken, Jacques and Niel each used AOR AR 7030+ receivers. This site details the results of the DXpedition. INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL MEASUREMENT STANDARDS http://inms-ienm.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/time_services/shortwave_broadcasts_e.html VIA Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec This is a page dedicated to Canada's time standard radio service, CHU in Ottawa; it iincludes a full description of time signal, plus historical information. A second page describes the time code embedded in the CHU broadcast meant for decoding by computers at: http://inms-ienm.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/time_services/chu.html OZ5E & OZ1ADL WEB PAGE http://www.oz1adl.com/ VIA Gilles Letourneau, Montreal, Quebec OZ5E is the club call sign of the station owned by OZ1ADL, Jan and OZ1XJ, Andrew. The station is located in central Denmark on Jan's farm. What is even more amazing is the video on the page. It's really worth it! VIRGINIA TECH'S MOBILE & PORTABLE RADIO RESEARCH GROUP http://www.mprg.org/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The U.S. introduction of analog cellular radio in 1983 heralded the beginning of the wireless communications revolution. With 5,000,000 U.S. cellular subscribers by the end of the decade, researchers at Virginia Tech identified the need for a research and educational program that would meet the requirements of the burgeoning wireless industry in terms of research, education, and professional development of technical staff. THE RADIO RESEARCH AND INVENTOR'S SITE http://radio-research.bei.t-online.de/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This site is dedicated to investigations in amateur radio projects, it is meant as a platform for discussion and development of new technologies for reception of sounds and radio signals, their analysis and related topics. Everyone is invited to contribute with ideas, information, skills or results. All rights on all material that is published here remain with the authors. SCANNING REFERENCE http://www.panix.com/~clay/scanning/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec A collection of links to various sites relating to radio scanners and scanning. THE FRIENDS OF THE C.R.C. ASSOCIATION http://friendsofcrc.ca/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Established by the Communications Research Centre (CRC) in 1994, the Friends of CRC is an association of CRC alumni and others who have an ongoing interest in the well-being and public image of CRC, as well as in social and technical activities. As CRC employees retire, they can continue to be actively involved with the CRC through this association. In the interest of keeping its leading role within communications research and development, CRC encourages involvement that helps to maintain scientific, technical and corporate expertise. The Friends of CRC plays a valuable role by facilitating access to the years of knowledge and experience accumulated by retired staff. ROGUE RADIO RESEARCH http://www.roguecom.com/rogueradio/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Rogue Radio Research is dedicated to the scholarly study of micro radio. This site contains original research on micro radio, general and specific guides, information, and annotated links to micro radio and related resources. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM UNIDEN-BEARCAT THE BEARCAT BC-898T BASE SCANNER This new base model radio scanner, with 500 programmable channels, has the new TrunkTracker III technology incorporated to keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems and 1000 talk group ID's. The frequency coverage includes the most interesting "action" bands where you can hear police, ambulance, fire, amateur radio, public utilities, weather, and more; 25-54,108-174, 216-512, 806-956 MHz. (excluding cellular). All this, plus many other features which you can see at: http://www.uniden.com/product.cfm?product=BC898T Radio HF carries a complete line of scanners, and other products, from Uniden Corporation. Contact Radio HF for pricing and availability on all Uniden models. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE GENERAL ZONE KELSEY PARK SCHOOL ELECTRONICS CLUB http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/ VIA Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec I found it a couple of days ago. The page is essentially a beginner's guide to electronics. Everything is surprisingly clear, very well organized and comprehensive. I wish I had had something like this when I was in high school. DISCOVER CIRCUITS http://www.discovercircuits.com/ VIA Gilles Letourneau, Montreal, Quebec Discover Circuits is a collection of 8000+ electronic circuits or schematics. Discover Circuits has 500+ electronic circuit categories to find quick solution for electronic design problems. New circuits and/or links are added regularly as as a resource for engineers, hobbyists, inventors and consultants. LIVE MANUALS http://www.livemanuals.com VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Live Manuals is the ultimate destination for consumers to learn all about their favorite products and brands in a fun and simple way. Live Manuals.com features Live Manuals simulations and interactive user manuals of popular and cutting edge consumer electronics on the market. CASSINI-HUYGENS MISSION TO SATURN & TITAN http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.cfm VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The Cassini space probe recently returned some of the most amazing pictures taken within our solar system as it passed Saturn's moon, Titan, snapping remarkable shots of this, and other moons, as well as Saturn itself. Check out all the data and photos on this remarkable web page. SOUNDS OF DEEP SPACE http://www-pw.physics.uiowa.edu/space-audio/sounds/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia This is a sampling of some of Professor Don Gurnett's favorite sounds of space. These sounds were recorded by University of Iowa instruments on a variety of spacecraft over the past 40 years and include audio samples provided to Terry Riley and the Kronos Quartet for their work Sun Rings. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS http://www.photos.blm.gov/hist_index.html VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks The Bureau of Land Management remembers and has visually documented the westward migration of yesteryear. Dating back more than a century, the collection displays the nation's public lands and roadways in their more natural state. So go ahead, set it on cruise control, and take it all in. GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC http://www.pacificshipwrecks.ca/ VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks In this bilingual (French/English) site, the BC Maritime Museum takes you on a tour of Vancouver Island shipwrecks. Stories cover shipwrecks from the early years of Vancouver trade and exploration to the days when invincible ships sank or mysteriously disappeared. Steer a ship through the treacherous waters to safety or peril. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** ATTENTION SHORTWAVE LISTENERS!! 2005 PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO -- NOW AVAILABLE Shortwave Listeners (SWL-ers) have long enjoyed this most popular guide to World Band Radio! 2005 marks the 21st anniversary for this guide. Master the airwaves using these shortwave program guides, equipment reviews, and tools for better listening. There are more than 100 countries reaching out every day with news, music and entertainment. Make Passport your guide. Includes a channel-by-channel guide to World Band Schedules and other listening resources. 2005 edition, © 2004, published by International Broadcasting Services, Ltd. (ISBN: 0-914941-85-2) SPECIAL OFFER - $35.00 Canadian, including tax and shipping charge! Order now! NEW FROM THE A.R.R.L.: ARRL HANDBOOK 2005- 82ND EDITION. -- NOW AVAILABLE The biggest update in 10 years! The ARRL Handbook on CD-ROM version 9.0. is now included with every book. Hardcover--$76.95 CANADIAN Includes book & CD-ROM ARRL Order No. 9299 Softcover--$55.95 CANADIAN Includes book & CD-ROM ARRL Order No. 9280 INTERNATIONAL ANTENNA COLLECTION VOLUME 2 Edited by Dr. George Brown, M5ACN A wealth of antennas covering 136 kHz to 2.4 GHz. This collection also includes articles on earths, aerial tuner modifications, the ever-controversial Crossed-Field Aerial (CFA), and 'stealth' aerials. © 2004. Published jointly by The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). (ISBN: 1-905086-01-6) #9465 -- $29.95 CANADIAN SHIPPING IN LATE-NOVEMBER. PRE-ORDER NOW! LF TODAY by Mike Dennison, G3XDV "A step-by-step guide to success on the 160-190 kHz Experimenter's Band." LF Today guides the reader through the various parts of the station, explaining the options available and how to avoid pitfalls. Includes some theory and mathematics, but it is first and foremost a practical handbook. Written by the leading authority on LF, Mike Dennison, G3XDV, this book is aimed at those who want to get started in LF experimenting, but it is also of great value to anyone already active on the band. © 2004, by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). #9471 -- $34.95 CANADIAN SHIPPING IN LATE NOVEMBER. PRE-ORDER NOW! 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 All A.R.R.L. publications, as well as those of the Radio Society of Great Britain, Radio Amateurs of Canada, etc. are available from Radio H.F. Please contact Radio H.F. for complete details, by e-mail at radiohf@sympatico.ca ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE WORLD ROCK PAPER SCISSORS SOCIETY http://www.worldrps.com/index.html VIA Skip Arey, Beverly, New Jersey This group is dedicated to the promotion of Rock Paper Scissors as a fun and safe way to resolve disputes. The World RPS Society is involved in many areas of the sport, such as; research studies, workshops, tournaments at both local and international levels, book publishing, and much more. WORLD TOILET ORGANIZATION http://www.worldtoilet.org VIA William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec We do it everyday, yet we do not talk about it. It is 'taboo' on one hand and impolite to talk about it. Yet, when we go to 'toilets away from home' we sometimes put up with the many discomforts like hygiene problems, inadequate sanitation, design flaws and many other problems associated with public toilets. The World Toilet Organization is a non-profit organization comprises of currently 17 members. SPORTS PICKLE http://www.sportspickle.com/ VIA Mitch Melnick, Montreal, Quebec The sports humour and satire site on the Net, updated each Wednesday. At first it looks like real sports news, but you quickly learn that someone here has a very creative and satirical mind when it comes to sports. USELESS JUNK http://www.uselessjunk.com/ VIA Shaun Starr, Montreal, Quebec A collection of news items and references about just about anything! CAUTION: Some material here may be offensive to some. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE HAMFEST/FLEAMARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS ZONE NOTE: Hamfest season has wrapped up for 2004. The 2005 calendar will appear again in the New Year. Each month we list upcoming events, including hamfests, predominantly in Canada. NOTE: All times quoted are local. (Compiled by Vernon Ikeda VE2MBS, Pierrefonds, Quebec, and Radio Amateurs of Canada) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *****RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE***** The complete ARRL, RSGB, Radio Amateurs of Canada, Radio Amateurs du Quebec Inc. catalogues, and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD Roms and software are available from Radio H.F. A complete book catalog can be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. web site at http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf, under publications, or go directly to the catalog at: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2003Feb.html Don't forget the new Radio H.F. Nature Division. Hundreds of books in the fields of birding, animals, plants, etc. are now available. Contact the Radio H.F. Nature Division for a complete listing of the titles currently available. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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, entering our 42nd year of operation. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our November 2004 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). The show's co-hosts, Janice and Steve Karlock, present a 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 listen to archived editions of the programme through the Radio McGill web site, and thanks to the initiative of Ricky Leong, of Brossard, Quebec, you can find the most recent edition of the programme archived at: 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 When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave. The RCI webpage has been completely revised. Please check out the changes at: 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, serving the radio community since 1995. Be sure to check out the Radio H.F. web site at http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf Remember that Radio HF Gift Certificates are now available. 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@sympatico.ca WEBPAGE: http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf Best wishes and 73 from Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW Owner - Radio H.F. Canada's specialist in radio communications http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf President-Canadian International DX Club Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962 http://www.anarc.org/cidx/ -- 30 --