THE RADIO H.F. INTERNET NEWSLETTER VOLUME 7 NUMBER 004 -- APRIL/AVRIL 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 April 2005 edition and, in particular, to our new subscribers this month. Spring has arrived in full force here in the Montreal area. It took only a few warm days to melt away the snow and ice, with a day or two of rain to clean things up a little. I hope that things are well, wherever you may be in our world. A quick update on the medical situation here. My follow-up visit to the neurologist was positive, although they are now saying that I should expect about a 5 to 6 month recovery period for the carotid artery to fully regenerate. Better than the alternative! Thanks to everyone for the "get well" wishes. I hope to be back to full speed sooner than later. Our Monthly Special Zone for April features sites about the passing of the Pope. Also April 22 is the 35th anniversary of Earth Day, and April 25th marks the beginning of Passover. *************************************************** SHAMELESS SOLICITATION! I would like to thank a few Newsletter subscribers who have generously contributed with pledges to the Baillie Birdathon 2005. They are Brian Jeffrey, Dick Pearce and James Strader. I will be heading out for the Birdathon during the first week of May (not sure of the exact date yet), but migration is well under way and we anticipate seeing a great number of species. You still have time to support the cause. It is a great one and one very important to me. All the details can be found in last month's Newsletter. I want to particularly thank James Strader, of Rock Village, Massachusetts, who sent along a very generous donation, together with the following note which he asked me to share with all of our Newsletter subscribers: "Please find enclosed a $100 check for my pledge in your name to the 2005 BAILLIE BIRDATHON. I hope you are as successful as you were last year at the 2004 Baillie Birdathon. You have done so much for the Shortwave Community over the last 30 years that this is my way of saying thank you! Now for a challenge to ALL READERS of Radio HF Internet Newsletter. Sheldon has spent countless hours over the last 7 years assembling this unique newsletter for all of us FREE!! The last time I talked to Sheldon he was emailing the newsletter to over 1500 people around the globe. In seven years Sheldon has only asked us twice to sponsor something near and dear to him. Last year only 5 subscribers of this newsletter bothered to sponsor Sheldon. This year I challenge all subscribers to this newsletter to donate something to this worthwhile cause. Just think, if everybody gave at least $1.00 the Shortwave Community could raise a minimum of $1500 for Sheldon's good cause." Respectfully, Jim Strader Rock Village, MA, USA Thanks so much, Jim. Now, on to 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 Last month's question was: Who is your favourite author? We received 26 responses, with only one author receiving more than one vote. That author was adventure story write Clive Cussler. Here is a link to a page to give you more information on this author. http://www.numa.net/clive_cussler.html Some other well known names mentioned were John Grisham, John Le Carre, Tom Clancy, Ian Fleming, Robert Ludlam, James Clavell, Isaac Asimov and Agatha Christie, to name just a few. THIS MONTH'S SURVEY You're stranded, alone, on an island in the middle of nowhere for 6 months. If you could have only ONE luxury of life with you, what would it be? (A radio, a book, a CD player, a computer, etc… you make the choice!) Please send your response, by e-mail, to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com **************************************************** THE COMMENTS ZONE Brian Jeffrey, Carp, Ontario: I REALLY appreciate all the work and effort that goes into this newsletter. ***************************************************** THE CONTRIBUTORS ZONE Holding steady at 8 contributors this month. Thanks to all our regulars for their continued support and effort. Al Dudley, Washington, DC Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont 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 VATICAN: THE HOLY SEE http://www.vatican.va/ The official site for the Vatican, the hub of the Catholic Church. VATICAN RADIO http://www.vaticanradio.org/inglese/enindex.html The international radio voice of the Vatican. THE POPE BLOG http://thepopeblog.blogspot.com/ News about His Holiness Pope John Paul II. EARTH DAY -- APRIL 22, 2005 http://www.earthday.org/ This year marks the 35th anniversary of Earth Day. NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/wildprograms/wildprogramsnwweb_e.asp? section=6&language=e National Wildlife Week is a program of the Canadian Wildlife Federation sponsored in partnership with provincial and territorial wildlife agencies, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian Wildlife Service (a division of Environment Canada) and Parks Canada. NWW is celebrated each year during the week surrounding April 10, the birthday of Jack Miner, one of the founders of Canada's conservation movement. Proclaimed in 1947 by an act of Parliament, NWW is a time to celebrate Canada's natural heritage and play an active role in conservation. PASSOVER http://www.jewfaq.org/holidaya.htm#Motzaei From Judaism 101, the story behind Passover. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE APRIL 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 April. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April Also, here are some special days in April: MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS Child Abuse Prevention Month National Autism Awareness Month Physical Wellness Month Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month School Library Media Month WEEKLY CELEBRATIONS 10-16 Electronic Communications Week 11-17 Astronomy Week 17-23 National Wildlife Week 24-30 Sky Awareness Week SPECIAL DAYS 7 -- World Health Day 16 -- Astronomy Day 22 -- Earth Day ON THE LIGHTER SIDE… 14 -- International Moment of Laughter 16 -- Husband Appreciation Day VIA http://espanol.ucanr.org/Calendario/April_2005.htm **************************************************** **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM YAESU THE VX-6R TRIPLE BAND HAND HELD TRANSCEIVER This unit is so new that it isn't even showing on the Yaesu product page yet. Word has it that the unit will be unveiled at the Dayton Hamvention. The Yaesu VX-6R is a triple band (2M, 220 & 440 MHz) HT with extensive receive coverage, and leading-edge features. It is an easy- to-use "little brother" to the VX-7R and extremely rugged. The VX-6R provides wide receiver coverage at 504 kHz ~ 998.99 MHz (cellular blocked), and puts out 5 Watts of power on the 144 and 430 MHz bands (1.5 W on 222 MHz). The standard memory has 900 channels with 6- digit alpha numeric tag, and 24 memory banks for channel allocation. For more information on this unit, including specification, I found this page at: http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/vx6r.htm Please contact Radio HF for complete details on pricing and availability of this and other Icom products. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE RADIO ZONE WORLD RADIO TV http://www.worldtvradio.com/ VIA Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway Live Television channels database is the biggest worldwide. With webTotal TV & Radio Tuner you can watch 675 live television channels and listen to 2800 online radio stations. THE RADIO OPERATOR http://www.the-radio-operator.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec What is the site about? Alan Wolkower, ham operator N2CTZ, originally started this site out about amateur-radio. He began getting questions concerning electronic devices; people asking about HDTV, dlp, dvd-players and I decided to add information to help. There are lots of links to sites about shortwave, ham radio, CB, scanners, antennas, etc. RADIO JOCKS LINKS http://www.radiojock.com/inter.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec An excellent "links" page from the Radio Jocks web site. Lots of links to historical pages about radio, specific stations, etc. PAUL HARVEY http://www.paulharvey.com/ VIA Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec Somewhere, at some time, you have probably come across one of Paul Harvey's newscasts on the radio. If you are unfortunate enough to live in a city which doesn't carry Paul Harvey, check him out here on his web page. THE COLOUR TELEVISION REVOLUTION http://www.ev1.pair.com/colorTV/ VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks Welcome to Kris Trexler's website about the early days of color television broadcasting in the 1950's and 60's. HMCS CHURCHILL http://www.jproc.ca/rrp/church.html VIA Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario Naval Radio Station (NRS) Churchill, CFL, was established on August 1, 1943 as an ionospheric study station by the RCN in support of the U-boat HFDF net. It commissioned as HMC NRS and remained that way from 1 Dec 1950 to July 1956. From July 1956 to July 1966 the station became HMCS Churchill then changing to CFS Churchill in July 1966 until the base closed. The nearby town of Churchill is acknowledged to be the "polar bear capital of the world." MARINE CORPS MARS http://www.marinecorpsmars.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec All this MARS (Military Affiliated Radio Service) stuff was instigated by that rollicking madman Barry Weathersby! While surfing the net one afternoon I came upon a link to USMC MARS Operations in Vietnam. HAM RADIO INDIA http://www.hamradioindia.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This new website is developed for Amateur Radio operators in India & other enthusiasts, to get daily news and information from various amateur radio groups in India & around the world. APRS -- AUTOMATIC POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM http://web.usna.navy.mil/~bruninga/aprs.html VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec APRS was developed by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, for tracking and digital communications with mobile GPS equipped stations with two-way radio. In the 12 years since its introduction, (see history) it has grown to encompass just about every aspect of Amateur Radio. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** FROM A.O.R. THE AR-8600 MARK II MULTIMODE BASE/MOBILE RECEIVER Covering 100 kHz. to 3 GHz. (unblocked versions available) the AR8600 Mark II reflects AOR's ongoing commitment to improving its products and maintaining its leadership in designing and building high-end receivers. The AR8600 Mark II sets several new standards that make the receiver desirable to professional users and monitoring enthusiasts. For complete details and specification on this high end unit from A.O.R., please visit the web page at: http://www.aorusa.com/ar8600mk2.html This and other high quality A.O.R. products are available from Radio HF. Contact Radio HF for pricing and availability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE GENERAL ZONE THE PAPERBOY http://www.thepaperboy.com.au VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia This site is fabulous. Over 6000 newspapers from all over the world are available online here. You can read the daily edition of just about every newspaper in the world. Highly recommended for keeping abreast of the news. ZONA LATINA http://www.zonalatina.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec This is an excellent page of links to sources of Latina American media. MEDIA GEEK http://www.mediageek.org VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec A media geek is someone who, like a computer geek, delves into the inner working of media both to understand it and to hack it. A media geek doesn't accept the rules and restrictions of the mainstream media, circumventing and jamming them by doing it him or herself. This site will serve as a guide for media geeks, looking at how the media works, both systemically--the political economy of the mainstream, independent and underground media--and practically--how you can put media making tools to work. NOVA'S "WAVE THAT SHOOK THE WORLD" http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/ VIA Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont Experts reconstruct the December 2004 tsunami wave that devastated so many South Asian nations. TRAVELERS' HEALTH http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm VIA Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec Before you go anywhere, check with the CDC for health alerts and vaccination recommendations, the stuff your travel agent doesn't but should tell you such as the risk of Dengue fever, Malaria, and Hepatitis in our favorite travel destinations like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, etc. Just read what Schistosomiasis is and your skin will crawl, literally. AIR SAFE http://www.airsafe.com/index.html VIA Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec Learn a lot more about the airline and its safety record before getting on-board. BRUCE SCHNEIER http://www.schneier.com/index.html VIA Al Dudley, Washington, DC Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a "security guru," Schneier is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to Schneier. SPACE FLIGHT NOW -- STS-114 SHUTTLE REPORT http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts114/status.html VIA Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador & Newfoundland Follow the preparations to return America's space shuttle fleet to flight as we chronicle work to ready Discovery for its mid-May blastoff to the international space station. WHAT GOES ON -- THE BEATLES ANOMOLIES LIST http://www.pootle.demon.co.uk/wgo.htm VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks Through a concerted effort by Michael Weiss and Mike Brown plus many contributors from the Internet, "What Goes On" has become one of the definitive collections of The Beatles' melodic mishaps. LIVE MANUALS http://www.livemanuals.com VIA Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec Live Manuals is the ultimate destination for consumers to learn all about their favorite products and brands in a fun and simple way. LiveManuals.com features LiveManuals simulations and interactive user manuals of popular and cutting edge consumer electronics on the market. HAITIAN VOODOO CULTURE http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/5319/ VIA Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec All you ever wanted to know about Haitian Voodoo… PSYCH CENTRAL http://psychcentral.com/ VIA Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec Psych Central is the oldest peer-reviewed psychology and mental health directory on the Internet. Started in 1992 as an index to mental health and support newsgroups it now indexes over 3,000 resources. It also offers hundreds of informative articles on mental health symptoms and treatments, psychology and relationship topics, as well as interactive online quizzes, and a vibrant online self- help support community. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **RADIO H.F. PUBLICITY ZONE** NEW FROM THE A.R.R.L.: ON4UN'S LOW BAND DXING -- ANTENNAS, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES FOR DX'CITEMENT ON 160, 80 AND 40 METERS FOURTH EDITION. by John Devoldere, ON4UN. Includes antenna designs, operating guidelines, and an insider's scoop on low-band DXing. There's something in here for every active low-band operator, contester, and DX chaser! This edition is thoroughly updated with entirely new material on low- band antennas and high-gain transmitting arrays. Includes new insights and new design techniques for receiving antennas and vertical arrays. CD-ROM included! This edition is bundled with the fully searchable and complete book on CD-ROM for Windows® and Macintosh® systems. (Also contains additional ON4UN software and over 2000 quality photographs.) Fourth edition with CD-ROM, © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-914-0) #9140 - $51.95 Canadian - Now Shipping! THE ARRL REPEATER DIRECTORY -- 2005-2006 EDITION The pocket-sized ARRL Repeater Directory includes 19,828 listings for VHF/UHF repeaters across the US and Canada. Also includes: Repeater Operating Practices and hints for newly licensed hams Frequency Coordinator contact information Using CTCSS tones and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) VHF/UHF Band Plans and 2-meter channel-spacing map IRLP (Internet linked) nodes Tips for handling interference Thirty-fourth edition, © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-942-6) #9426 - $13.95 - Now Shipping! 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 A new, updated book list is now available on the Radio HF webpage at http://www.radiohf.ca ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE FUN & SERVICES ZONE SPEEGLE http://www.speegle.co.uk/ VIA Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec This is a new search engine that will avoid eye-strain. It not only displays results as text but also reads the results aloud in male or female voices. If hearing is believing, the Scottish-based website also offers synthesized-speech renditions of articles from nearly two dozen news organizations, including the BBC, Reuters, and the NewYork Times. DUMB LAWS http://www.dumblaws.com/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Some laws are funny, some laws are tragic but all of them at Dumb Laws are fascinating. PENOPLY http://www.rickconner.net/penoply/ VIA Yahoo Weekly Picks This site focuses on the history of the fountain pen. AIRLINE MEALS http://www.airlinemeals.net/ VIA Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec The world's first and leading site about nothing but airline food. THE OOPS LIST http://www.micom.net/oops/ VIA Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont Here's an interesting site with a slew of photos of mishaps of all kinds CRAZY FADS http://www.crazyfads.com/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia From the 1920's to 2000's we list all of the craziest fads that have come and gone. Go back a few decades and read about the silly to serious fads that helped change our society and create a pop-culture. ONE EYED BOB'S INAPPROPRIATE TOYS FOR CHILDREN http://www.illinoisretail.com/humor/bobs/ VIA Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia Someone with oodles of free time put a lot of effort in to this one. Not for the kids!! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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, April 9 Montreal Hamfest and Fleamarket LaSalle (Montreal), Québec 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 RADIO HF WILL BE THERE 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 Sunday, April 17 Winnipeg A.R.C. Spring Fleamarket - Winnipeg, Manitoba Location: Heritage Victoria Community Club, 950 Sturgeon Road, Winnipeg, MB Time: Vendors - : Public - 10:00 am Talk-in: VE4WPG 147.390 (+) General Admission: $2.00 Tables $10.00 Information: See web page or via e-mail E-mail ve4bb@rac.ca Web page: http://ve4.net/warc/events.html Saturday, April 23 Durham Region Hamfest - Whitby, Ontario Location: Iroquois Park Recreation Centre - Victoria Street corner of Henry Street Vendors 07:30 - Public 09:00 to 13:00 Admission 6.00$ Tables: 25.00$/50.00$ - Hydro $5.00 extra. Talk-in: 147.375 (+) VE3SPA Information: Peter Henry, VA3PWH at 905-436-9236 or E-mail: va3pwh@rac.ca Web Site: http://drhamfest.tripod.com Sunday, May 8 Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club Electronic Flea Market, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia Location: 12460 Harris Road, corner of Lougheed Highway Vendors 07:00, Public 09:00 to 13:00 Admission 3.00$ Tables $20.00 Talk-in: VE7RMR 146.800 (-) Tone 156.7 Hz Information -- Mike at 604-466-2957 or Fax at 604-466-2958 E-mail: mapleridgearc@telus.net Web page: http://www.qsl.net/ve7rmr Saturday, May 14 21th Annual Smiths Falls Amateur Radio Fleamarket - Smiths Falls, Ontario Location: Smiths Falls Youth Arena (behind 150 Elmsly Street North, Smiths Falls, ON. Vendors 07:00 Public 09:00 to noon Tables 10.00$ General Admission 3.00$ Talk-in/ VE3RLR 147.210 (+) Information: Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club Inc., PO Box 1256, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5C7 E-mail: irmajohn@perth.igs.net Web page: http://www.falls.igs.net/~rlarc RADIO HF WILL BE THERE Saturday, May 14 Skyward Annual Spring Hamfest And Fleamarket. Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario Location: Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke, ON Vendors 07:30 Public 09:00 to 11:30 Admission $5.00 Tables $12.00 Talk-in: VE3SKY 146.985 (-) or Simplex 146.520 MHz Table reservations: Derrick Poulter, VE3JNK, Telephone 905-796-1881 E-mail: dmpoulter@sympatico.ca Web page http://webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/sarc Saturday, May 14 Calgary Amateur Radio Flea Market - Calgary, Alberta Location: The Eastside City Church, 1320 Abbeydale Drive, South East Calgary, AB Time - 10h00 - 14h00 / Admission - S3.00 - Tables $10.00 Information: Tim Thompson at 403-253-4893 or 403-829-4893 evenings. E-mail: tlt46@telus.net Website: http://www.saralink.ca/ Sunday, May 29 Amherstburg Radio Club 2005 Fleamarket - Amherstburg, Ontario Location: Amherstburg Recreation Centre on the corner of Victoria and Simcoe Streets. Vendors 07:30 and the Public 09:00 to 13:30 (1:30 PM) Tables 5.00$ General admission Free Talk-in: 145.290 (-) VE3EXT and 146.520 simplex Information: Carey Collard, VE3CFQ at 519-736-7694 or Carmine Cristofaro, VA3TRL at va3trl@rac.ca ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *****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. A new, completely 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, now published electronically, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our April 2005 edition is now available. Sample copies are available for $2 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 overseas, or free by e- mail. 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. 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 --