THE RADIO H.F. INTERNET NEWSLETTER VOLUME 7 NUMBER 03 -- MARCH/MARS 2005 Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada Copyright 2005 Radio H.F. Publications E-MAIL: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com Please visit the new Radio HF web page at: http://www.radiohf.ca Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at the following URL: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html 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 will receive 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 March 2005 edition. Winter is getting in its final licks here in the Montreal region with a few serious snowfalls to kick off the month. Just when we think the end of winter might be near, Mother Nature gets her revenge. I have had a rough few weeks with a medical problem surfacing involving damage to the carotid artery in the left side of my neck. It could certainly have been a lot worse than it was, but the recovery period is long and tedious. It has also forced me to cancel my annual trip to the Winter SWL Festival in Kulpsville, Pennsylvania this month. I have attended the event for 16 consecutive years and it is a real setback to have to break my streak. I'd like to extend my best wishes to the organizers of the event and all those in attending next weekend. I look forward to seeing everyone again next year. You can read all about the weekend's events on the Winterfest website in the Radio Zone. Our Monthly Special Zone for March features sites about St. Patrick's Day and the Ides of March. Also, the founder of Gonzo Journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, took his own life recently. We have some sites dedicated to one of my favourite writers. SHAMELESS SOLICITATION! Many of you will remember this item from last year. As may of you know, I am an avid birdwatcher. In early May (precise date to be determined), I will be participating in my 3rd annual Baillie Birdathon, a fund raiser organized by Canada's national bird conservation group, Bird Studies Canada in 1976. More than 7,500 people from across Canada (and from several countries around the world) participated in and/or sponsored the event last May. During a 24-hour period, birders attempt to spot as many bird species as possible, supported by either flat rate, or "per-species" pledges from sponsors. More than $177,000 was raised in 2004 for bird research and conservation efforts. I was able to spot 76 species during last year's event and collected just over $1000. Donations are tax deductible. Flat-rate pledges of any amount; $2, $5, $10, or more, are greatly appreciated, or you may opt for a "per- species" pledge. For example, if I were to spot 75 species, your pledge would be as follows: @ $0.10 per species = $7.50; @ $0.25 per species = $18.75; @ $0.50 per species = $37.50; @ $1.00 per species = $75.00, etc. Your support last year was greatly appreciated. I hope that some of you may be able to help out again this year. Flat-rate pledge payments may be made, either by cash, cheque, VISA or MASTERCARD. The payments of "per-species" pledges obviously cannot be made until the final count of species seen for the Birdathon is determined. If you have any questions about any of this, please feel free to contact me, either by e-mail, or by telephone at 450-671-3773. I am able to provide all of you with this free information Newsletter 12 times per year, for over 7 years! This could be a simple and easy way to express your thanks. If you would like to learn more about Bird Studies Canada, the Baillie Birdathon, and how your pledge money is used, please take the time to visit the following web pages. Bird Studies Canada Homepage http://www.bsc-eoc.org/bscmain.html 2005 Baillie Birdathon Homepage http://www.bsc-eoc.org/organization/brdathon.html Thanks for allowing me to bend your ear on this special cause and interest of mine. Now, let's get on with this month's Newsletter. *************************************************** CONTENTS THE MONTHLY SURVEY THE COMMENTS ZONE THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE THE MARCH 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 It seems like this question sparked a lot of interest. Our question was: What is your all-time favourite television show, past or present? Believe it or not though, we received 23 responses with 23 different answers! The closest we came to having the same programme mentioned twice was one vote for the original Star Trek and one for Star Trek- The Next Generation. A lot of classic shows were mentioned, but only a few current shows. The Ed Sullivan Show, Gene Autry, The Lone Ranger, All in the Family, Bewitched, The Honeymooners, Get Smart, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason and Alf were some of the classics. The Trailer Park Boys, Corner Gas (two current Canadian shows) were two of the current programmes mentioned. THIS MONTH'S SURVEY Let's go from television to books this month. I mentioned that one of my favourite writers, Hunter S. Thompson, took his own life this past month. Our question is: Who is your favourite author? Please send your response, by e-mail, to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com **************************************************** THE COMMENTS ZONE None this month. ***************************************************** THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE Back down to just 8 contributors this month. Let's try to get that number back into double digits again next month. Thanks to all our regulars for their continued support and efforts. Steve Bass, Columbus, Ohio Richard Cuff, Allentown, Pennsylvania Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Francois Michaud-Herbst, Longueuil, Quebec Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec Yahoo Weekly Picks ***************************************** THE MONTHLY SPECIAL ZONE THE GREAT THOMPSON HUNT http://www.gonzo.org/ The Great Thompson Hunt is authored and maintained solely by Christine Othitis Bennett. Copyright 1996-2005, except where noted. TGTH is not authorized or endorsed by Hunter Thompson or his publishers. Permission being sought for most items here; pictures are for personal and educational use only and as part of an effort to digitize my collection of Hunternalia so the world may see what this remarkable man has to offer. All artwork by Christine Othitis except where noted. JOURNALISM OF THE WEST: HUNTER S. THOMPSON http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/west/docs/link_thompson.htm A collection of Internet Links for Hunter S. Thompson HUNTER S. THOMPSON http://www.levity.com/corduroy/thompson.htm Another web collection of interesting links. ST. PATRICK'S DAY http://www.st-patricks-day.com/index.asp Welcome to the all new St-Patricks-Day.com website for 2005 dedicated to the Irish diaspora around the world. We hope that you enjoy the website and find it interesting! THE IDES OF MARCH -- WHY WORRY? -- FROM THE BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/02/99/e- cyclopedia/296942.stm Forget Friday the 13th. Ignore ladders, black cats, and broken mirrors and spilt salt. Think instead of today, March 15, and beware. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE MARCH ZONE Each month we feature the monthly page from Wikipedia, the free, on- line encyclopedia. Each month's page will feature an overview of the month, plus feature some background and general information on the month itself. The actual monthly calendar, clickable day by day, gives a list of special events in history, famous birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for each day. Here is the link for the month of March. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March Also, here are some special days in March: MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS Music in Our Schools Month WEEKLY CELEBRATIONS 7-13 National Procrastination Week SPECIAL DAYS 17 -- Saint Patrick's Day 20 -- Beginning of Spring, 7:33 a.m. EST 22 -- World Day For Water ON THE LIGHTER SIDE… 11 -- Middle Name Pride Day 15 -- True Confessions Day 16 -- Lips Appreciation Day 18 -- Awkward Moments Day 20-26 National Spring Fever Week VIA http://espanol.ucanr.org/Calendario/March_2005.htm **************************************************** **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM ICOM THE IC-V82A 2-METER PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER The IC-V82 employs a new highly efficient, low exothermic MOS-FET. With the supplied battery pack, 7 watts of high power operation is possible. For longer operation times, 4 watts or 0.5 watt of reduced output power settings can be selected. The IC-V82 is designed for ham beginners and users who prefer simple operation. One-handed operation of the IC-V82 is no problem. Function menu indications are clearly labeled on the keypad. The IC-V82 has a total of 207 memory channels, including 200 regular channels, 6 scans edges and 1 call channel. To learn more about this new 2-meter portable, please visit the web site at: http://www.icom.net.au/2000_web/index2.html Please contact Radio HF for complete details on pricing and availability of this and other Icom products. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RADIO ZONE 18TH ANNUAL WINTER SWL FESTIVAL http://www.swlfest.com/ VIA Richard Cuff, Allentown, Pennsylvania Kulpsville, Pennsylvania becomes the centre of the radio hobbyist world every March with people gathering from Canada, the United States and other countries for this annual event. Displays, workshops, exhibits, and a lot of fun! See you there! THE ELECTRONICS HOBBY PAGE http://www.mindspring.com/~brucec/dx.htm Created by Bruce Carter, this page has expanded beyond the simple DX'ing page originally envisioned. It now covers a lot of different areas of hobby electronics, including DX'ing. Enjoy! PODCASTING TOOLS http://www.podcasting-tools.com/ VIA Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway This site is a comprehensive podcasting resource detailing everything you need to know about Podcasting. Podcasting is the process of creating an audio show of some sort available in MP3 format via an RSS 2.0 feed that supports enclosures. Podcasts are designed to include talk shows, tutorials, music, or other audio content. PODCASTING NEWS http://www.podcastingnews.com/ VIA Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway This is a site dedicated to all the latest news and technology on the subject of podcasting. INDUSTRY CANADA - CANADIAN FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT LISTS http://spectrum.ic.gc.ca/tafl/tafindxe.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This Canadian government site offers frequency lists for radio systems in Canada, including air, amateur, passive repeaters, PCS, ships, all by regions. There are also regional and national frequency lists. Information is supplied in compressed files. HAARP-HIGH FREQUENCY ACTIVE AURORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec HAARP (High frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is a major Arctic facility for upper atmospheric and solar-terrestrial research. HAARP is being built on a DoD-owned site near Gakona, Alaska. AMATEUR RADIO SOUNDBLASTER SOFTWARE COLLECTION http://www.muenster.de/~welp/sb.htm VIA Francois Michaud-Herbst, Longueuil, Quebec Created by Oliver Welp, DL9QJ, in Germany, this site features programs for ham-related tasks using your sound card, including packet, RTTY, multimode, fax, SSTV, CW, voice & recording tools, ACARS and DSP. DXCC ENTITY LIST/BEAM HEADINGS http://www.mdxa.org/dxcclist.html VIA Steve Bass, Columbus, Ohio This site helps you in "pointing" the SW antenna in the right direction for each country you want to hear. In my case with a loop, it shows me what direction in degrees I need to point the loop to for each country. I don't know, but I guess with a wire antenna or dipole, you would place the antenna perpendicular to the direction of the country you seek to hear. THE AMSAT ECHO PROJECT PAGE http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ VIA Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland ECHO is now in orbit! A successful launch occurred on June 29, 2004, right on schedule. Echo was opened for Amateur use on 30 July, 2004. Amsat-NA's newest satellite is known as AO-51, providing amateurs with cross band repeater and packet functions. STREAMING SOUNDTRACKS http://www.streamingsoundtracks.com VIA Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec StreamingSoundtracks.com is an independent internet radio station that broadcasts Movie Scores, TV Themes, & Game Music - 24/7. The radio station can be heard through a media player such as Winamp. JEFF MILLER'S HISTORY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING http://members.aol.com/jeff560/jeff.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This is a nice collection of links, articles and lists relating to AM, FM and television history in North America. SPARC ANTIQUE RADIO MUSEUM http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/radiomuseum/ VIA Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario With a focus on Canadian achievement in radio and communication this museum website will highlight the collection of the physical museum located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. MARCONI REVISITED http://www.hamradio.piatt.com/marconi.htm VIA Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland Reflections of a Radio Pilgrim to Poldhu, Cornwall, England by Virginia Dahms, KD9E. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM UNIDEN BEARCAT THE SC-230 RACING SCANNER This new portable scanner features: -1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum -Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels. -Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability. -Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to -Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters -Alpha Tagging* - Makes it easy to identify the driver talking -Preprogrammed with Major Racing Frequencies - You'll be ready to listen when they're ready to roll For complete details and specification on this new scanner, please visit the web page at: http://www.uniden.com/productpop/00_productpop.cfm?prd_code=SC230 This and other Uniden scanners are available from Radio HF. Contact Radio HF for pricing and availability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE GENERAL ZONE CULTURE CANADA http://www.culture.ca VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Culture.ca, an initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage, as part of the Canadian Culture Online Strategy, is a public space developed in collaboration with partners and the private and public sectors. "Culture.ca aims to engage Canadians in cultural life, to educate and entertain Web surfers with the stories of many peoples, and to provide access to the best of Canadian culture on-line". INTERNET NEWS UNLIMITED http://www.ip97.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Internet News unlimited provides you with comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in internet technology around the world. FIND ARTICLES http://www.findarticles.com VIA Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec Search millions of articles from leading academic, industry and general interest publications. We give you free access to information you can trust, from a collection you'll only find here. NEW YORK CITY WALK http://www.newyorkcitywalk.com/ VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks Between May 2002 and December 2004, Caleb Smith walked every street on the island of Manhattan. Hoofing mostly at night and weekends, he eventually witnessed all Gotham has to offer, from Soho to Polo, Madison to Macy's, and Times Square to Tribeca. With so much to take in, he still managed to mark his own personal faves. Looking back, Smith still insists, the biggest celebrity in New York City is New York itself. THE PANAMA CANAL http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Journey through this site and be witness to one of the greatest engineering marvels of all time: The Panama Canal. THE CYBER TELEPHONE MUSEUM http://www.museumphones.com/ VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks For those of us who like to think we qualify as old-school just because we remember a time when we couldn't simultaneously make a phone call and drive a car, witness this pictorial exhibit of rare antique telephones, circa 1876 - 1915. And take note: The micro- chipped little device you carry around with you today may be able to take pictures and send email, but it can hardly match the elegance and style of the 1902 Kellogg Corner Vanity, the 1900 Couch and Seeley Upright Desk Set, or the 1876 Liquid Transmitter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM THE A.R.R.L.: QST View CD-ROM 1915-2004 Back issues of QST in convenient, space-saving CD-ROM format. Each page--all the ads, articles, columns and covers--has been scanned to provide a black-and-white image that can be read on your computer screen or be printed. Easy-to-use software included on the CD allows you to: • Search for articles by title and author. • Select specific year and issue. • Browse individual articles or columns. Each set of CDs has an index to aid in finding the page or section of the issue you want to view or print. Only $51.95 Canadian per set (each set includes multiple CDs): QST View CD-ROM 1915-29 #7008 QST View CD-ROM 1930-39 #6710 QST View CD-ROM 1940-49 #6648 QST View CD-ROM 1950-59 #6435 QST View CD-ROM 1960-64 #6443 QST View CD-ROM 1965-69 #6451 QST View CD-ROM 1970-74 #5781 QST View CD-ROM 1975-79 #5773 QST View CD-ROM 1980-84 #5765 QST View CD-ROM 1985-89 #5757 QST View CD-ROM 1990-94 #5749 QST View CD-ROM 1995-99 #8497 NEW QST View CD-ROM 2000-2004 #9418 Shipping March! System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later (QST View 1995- 1999 and 2000-2004 require Microsoft Windows 95 or later). Published by The American Radio Relay League, Inc. Save when you order all 13 QST View CD-ROM sets! #QSTV -- $535.00 Canadian 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 info@radiohf.ca ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE THE INIMITABLE MARX BROTHERS http://users.pandora.be/mx/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia The Marx Brothers were perhaps the most influential comedy team of the 20th century. From small beginnings in the Bronx, they went on to conquer vaudeville, later Broadway, Hollywood and television. With their wild and unconventional humour, they inspired generations of comedians. This site tries to offer new material for the fans, but it should be fun for anyone just discovering their work. INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE http://www.archive.org/web/web.php VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Browse through 30 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. The resulting pages point to other archived pages at as close a date as possible. THE INTERNET TRAFFIC REPORT http://www.internettrafficreport.com/main.htm VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec The Internet Traffic Report monitors the flow of data around the world. It then displays a value between zero and 100. Higher values indicate faster and more reliable connections. THE FREE SITE http://www.thefreesite.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Do you like free stuff? I think everyone does. This site brings you fresh listings and reviews of all the best freebies that are available on the Net. To keep up with the latest freebies, subscribe to their freebies newsletter (it's free, of course!). TOILET NET http://www.toiletnet.com/ VIA Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec You guessed it! Toilet pictures from around the world. Why? Who really knows? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE 2005 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 VE2QQ, Pierrefonds, Quebec, and Radio Amateurs of Canada) Saturday, March 5 UMS Annual Fleamarket - MontrŽal, Quebec Location: Centre Roussin, 12125 Notre Dame Est East), MontrŽal, QC Time: Vendors 07:00 am - Public 09:00 Admission: 5.00$ Tables 10.00$ Talk-in VE2RXW 146.700 (-) Reservations: 514-521-7765 E-mail: hamfest@v... Web page: http://www.ve2ums.ca Sunday, March 6 Burnaby Amateur Radio Club Swap Meet - Burnaby, British Columbia Location: Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby, B.C. (behind Lougheed Mall) Vendors: 09h00 Public 10h00 to 14h30 Admission: 5.00$ Tables: 20.00$ includes admission Talk-in: VE7RBY 145.350 Mhz (-) Information: Dan Potvin, VE7BYY at 604-582-4252 E-mail: ve7byy@rac.ca or Lou Beaubien, VE7CGE at 604-291-1569 E-mail: loucge@t... Web page: http://www.ve7bar.org Sunday, March 26 Langley Amateur Radio Association Radio and Computer Swapmeet - Aldergrove, British Columbia Location: Aldergrove Elks Hall, 27309 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, BC Vendors 09:00 - Public 10:00 - 13:00 Admission 4.00$ Tables TBA Talk-in: VE7RLY 147.380 (+) Reservations: dragonlayher@s... Web Page: http://www.langleyamateurradio.com Saturday, April 2 Hamfest Laval-Laurentides 2005 - Laval, QuŽbec Location: Polyvalente Georges Vanier, 2995 boul. LŽvesque Est, Saint Vincent de Paul (Laval), QC. Vendors: 07:00 Public 09:00 Admission: 5.00$ per person. Tables: 10.00$ Talk-in: VE2REL 147.315 Mhz (+) Information: (514)-708-8033 E-mail: hamfest@v... Web page: http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest.htm Saturday, April 2 Iroquois A.R.C. 10th Annual Flea Market - Iroquois, Ontario Location: Iroquois Civic Centre Vendors: 08:00 Public: 09:00 - 12:00 Free Admission / Tables 10.00$ Talk-in VE3IRO 145.290 (-) Information: Gordon Knights, VE3UGW 613)-657-3640 or E-mail ve3ugw@rac.ca Web Site: http://web.ripnet.com/~ve3ugw Saturday, April 9 Montreal Hamfest and Fleamarket LaSalle (Montreal), QuŽbec Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 (LaSalle), 7771 Bouvier corner of Shevchenko. Vendors 07:30; Public 08:30 to 12:00. 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 Saturday, April 9 HAMEX 2005 - Brampton, Ontario Location: Brampton Fall Fairgrounds, Heart Lake Road corner of Old School Road, Brampton, Ontario Time: Vendors at - Public at 09:00 to 13:00 - Seminars 1300-1800 Talk-in VE3PRC 146.880 (-) Admission: 6.00$ - Tables TBA. Information: ve3xr@rac.ca or 905-453-6096 Web page: http://www.ham-ex.ca Saturday, April 23 Durham Region Hamfest - Whitby, Ontario Location: Iroquois Park Recreation Centre - Victoria Street corner of Henry Street Vendors 07:30 - Public 09:00 to 13:00 Admission 6.00$ Tables: 25.00$/50.00$ - Hydro $5.00 extra. Talk-in: 147.375 (+) VE3SPA Information: Peter Henry, VA3PWH at 905-436-9236 or E-mail: va3pwh@rac.ca Web Site: http://drhamfest.tripod.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *****RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE***** RADIO H.F. NATURE BOOKS DIVISION The new Radio H.F. Nature Division is now fully operational. Hundreds of books in the fields of birding, animals, plants, etc. are now available. A complete listing of the titles is available on the new Radio H.F. web page at http://www.radiohf.ca. Simply click on the Canada Goose! RADIO HF IS YOUR COMMUNICATIONS BOOKSTORE All ARRL, RSGB, Radio Amateurs of Canada, Radio Amateurs du Quebec Inc. publications, and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD Roms and software are available from Radio H.F. An updated catalog may now be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. web site at http://www.radiohf.ca, and clicking on "Publications". ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RESOURCES ZONE The following is a listing of clubs, groups, and radio broadcasts that may be of interest to you. THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DX CLUB (CIDX) CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962, entering our 43rd year of operation. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our new March 2005 electronic 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, now in it's 17th year 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://mediajct.homeip.net/radioreport 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. This year RCI is celebrating its 60th anniversary as Canada's international shortwave voice. The new Radio Canada International webpage is available 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 visit the new Radio H.F. web site at http://www.radiohf.ca 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: info@radiohf.ca WEBPAGE: http://www.radiohf.ca Best wishes and 73 from Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW Owner - Radio H.F. Canada's specialist in radio communications and Canada's newest nature book distributor. http://www.radiohf.ca President-Canadian International DX Club Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962 http://www.anarc.org/cidx/ -- 30 --