June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue 
July 1999, Volume 1, Number 06
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 1999 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: ve2shw@yahoo.com
Web page: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
Disclaimer: The content and comments included in the websites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each website. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted.
Welcome to Vol. 1 Number 6 of this on-line publication. I'd like to remind everyone to check out the "Links" sections on each of the websites listed in the newsletter each month. There are always many related sites included for your reference. With this issue we have now profiled over 250 different websites since the first edition.
To refresh your memory on the origin and purpose of this Newsletter, simply go to the Main Page of this website. Please feel free to send in your listings of sites which you feel others may enjoy. Your comments are also greatly appreciated. The Newsletter is now being distributed to over 600 subscribers worldwide, including many radio clubs who, in turn, forward it to all of their members. So it is safe to say that there are literally thousands receiving this document each month. A number of sites featured in the past have added links to us on their pages.
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
Captain Pux Barnes, Geilenkirchen, Germany: "I am enjoying receiving the electronic newsletter. Thanks for spending the time on it."
Mike Adams, N3JW, Texas: "This is a great Newsletter ... comprehensive, with variety, but also very much to the point! I have forwarded copies to two local hams here in Florida, one in Hawaii, and another in Texas. Please keep them (the Newsletters) coming!"
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
Phil Atchley, Merced, CA; Captain Pux Barnes, Geilenkirchen, Germany; Craig Brander, Montreal, QC; Kurt Brandstetter, Vienna, Austria; Mark Connelly, Billerica, MA; Chet Copeland, Washington DC; Al Dudley, Washington, DC; Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, QC; Bruno Haineault, Oceanside, CA; Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, QC; Glenn Hauser, Enid, OK; Jeff Haverlah, Coastal TX; Kevin Inscoe, Lake Mary, FL; Joe Karthaus, Scarborough, ON; Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, QC; Janice Laws, Dorval, QC; Bob Margolis, Chicago, IL; Al Quaglieri, Albany, NY; RadioMatt; Kevin Renzulli, KOAM-Stern Webmaster; Kurt Rudolph, Silver Springs NV; Tom Sevart, Frontenac, KS; Richard Sim, Chatham, QC.
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
www.albany.net/~alcue/
Via: Al Quaglieri, Albany, New York
This is a compendium of station tuning signals, station IDs, national anthems, plus other radio sounds. You'll find schedules and news, plus an audio programme, Shortwave Audio Online.
www.radio-on-the-internet.com/
Via: Joe Karthaus, Scarborough, Ontario
A listing of live and on-demand radio on the Internet, including over 5,500 streaming links, in over 50 languages. There is a Site of the Week section, plus quick news links to CNN, BBC, Fox, ABC, AP and others.
wmbr.mit.edu/stations/list.html
Via: Captain Pux Barnes, Geilenkirchen, Germany
From M.I.T.'s WMBR campus radio station, a list of over 8000 stations, U.S. AM/FM by call, state and format, plus Canadian and international lists.
www.topradio.com/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Over 1200 radio listings with hyperlink site to the world's radio stations. Find stations by state and city, or country, by formats. There is a list of Internet only stations, plus listings of all stations carrying syndicated shows such as Paul Harvey, Rush Limbaugh, G. Gordon Liddy and Howard Stern. Interaction is encouraged on this site.
TalkSpot.com
Via: Chet Copeland, Washington, DC via Glenn Hauser's Review of International Broadcasting, Enid, OK
Calling itself the leader in interactive broadcasting, they produce over 900 hours of live programming each month in the areas of news and politics, life and exploration, and Channel Z.
www.radio4all.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Subtitled "The Movement to Reclaim the Airwaves," you will find links to alternative, free and pirate radio sites and stations, micro radio station news and announcements. Also articles on micro transmitting equipment.
www.earthstation1.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Internet's number one source for sound and picture archives. Find WAVs, sounds, pictures, videos of the Media Age. There are separate sections for Sounds and Pictures in History, TV, radio, movies, UFOs and space, World War II, plus a sound effects library, a military aircraft picture gallery and lots more fun stuff.
www.allaccess.com/index.html
Via: Kevin Renzulli, KOAM Stern Webmaster
This site focuses on a lot of different aspects, but of interest to the radio fan, you will find lots of U.S. and Canadian radio information in the Net News and Net Talk sections. You will also have the latest radio Arbitron ratings. You will have to register to access this site, but it is free.
www.dodmedia.osd.mil/afrts_bc/ahome.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The history, mission and services of the U.S. Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Also includes listings of outlets by country, radio and TV stations, with frequencies, etc.
members.teleweb.at/kurt.brandstetter
Via: Kurt Brandstetter, Vienna, Austria via Worldwide Utility News
This site includes some great photos of QSL cards from international time signal, broadcast and utility stations. As well there is a section on various broadcast receivers, old and new.
moondog.astro.louisville.edu/flares/stations.html
Via: Kurt Rudolph, Silver Springs, Nevada via Worldwide Utility News
A listing by John Kielkopf of VLF radio stations with site, ID, frequency and power information.
members.aol.com/aibold2/call.htm
Via: Al Dudley, Washington, DC via Worldwide Utility News
This helps you to identify utility stations when all you hear is a callsign.
www.oricom.ca/pgauthier/scan/airfreq.htm
Via: Craig Brander, Montreal, Quebec
This site is in French, but you should all be able to make use of the information included. It lists control centres, flight information stations, and military air frequency systems with some aircraft information, all for Quebec.
nf2g.com/scannist/index.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
News, sounds, weather, frequencies, etc. for the U.S., Canada and other countries, with special sections for New York, Vermont, Ontario and Quebec complete with maps, county lists, the laws and regulations, information on public safety, governments, transportation, businesses and personal files. This is compiled and maintained by David Stark of Rochester, New York.
www.freeyellow.com:8080/members/padan/
Via: Al Dudley, Washington, DC via Worldwide Utility News
Their official site, this includes Hamview, a program to dig out weak signals buried in the noise.
pweb.netcom.com/~wa1ion/weblink.htm
Via: Mark Connelly, Billerica, Massachusetts via Hard Core DX & Glenn Hauser's Review of International Broadcasting, Enid, Oklahoma
A collection of links to articles on broadcast band loops, phasing units, regenerative tuners, noise reducing antennas, DX sites, beverage antennas, and lots more.
www.fcc.gov/cib/
Via: Richard Sim, Chatham, Quebec
This is the branch of the FCC responsible for supporting communications, solving problems, etc. It is here you will find postings of FCC busts and infractions to the laws. Public notices and news releases are posted here.
users.neca.com/cummings/wullen.html
Via: Bruno Haineault, Oceanside, California via Worldwide Utility News
This, and the two following websites, relate to Wullenweber Circularly Disposed Dipole Antenna. These antennas, often called the Elephant or Dinosaur Cage, were installed in numerous spots around the globe. Some are still in existence, including one at the Canadian military base on the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the coast of British Columbia. This site from Ian Cummings' home page, of Putnam, CT, has excellent details, uses and photographs of these impressive antennas.
www.bedford.gov.uk/bedford/chicksands/chicksands%20photos.htm
Via: Tom Sevart, Frontenac, Kansas via Worldwide Utility News
Photos and details of this RAF base and the surrounding area including the Wullenweber antenna.
www.almgraph.com/fsa/PhotoGab.htm
Via: Jeff Haverlah, Coastal Texas via Worldwide Utility News
Photos and details of this U.S. military station including the Wullenweber antenna installation.
www.iptvreports.mcmail.com/ic2kreport.htm#_Toc448565531
Via: Radiomatt, location unknown, via Worldwide Utility News
A fascinating page about communications and intelligence, interception and systems, law enforcement, technical information, photographs, and a glossary of terms.
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
members.aol.com/rhrongstad/news/news.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This seems to be a little known site, having had just over 400 visitors since August 1998. I think that will change now. This site is an extensive listing of links to Alternative & Free Press, Military News Links, Special Interest Press, an Index to U.S. Newspapers, Left News, Media Watch Dogs, a newspaper index with over 3000 entries from 80 countries. There are also public opinion polls, and an extensive links section. Enjoy!
www.feedmag.com
Via: Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec
An on-line magazine with a different look at the news, featuring media and culture, technology, and the Classic Feed section. There is also an on-line discussion group, The Loop.
www.DCorbit.net
Via: Chet Copeland, Washington, DC via Glenn Hauser's Review of International Broadcasting, Enid, OK
The Web Net of Washington's influentials is comprised of 16 key non-partisan websites focused on Washington's political and public affairs. The sections include Listen to the News, Political Info, Political Junkie.com, Politics On-line, and many others.
www.si.edu
Via: Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec
An extensive tour of one of the world's largest museums, featuring events and activities, new exhibitions, resources, publications, and an A to Z subject area with everything from Aeronautics to Zoology.
www.geocode.com/eagle.html-ssi
Via: Kevin Inscoe, Lake Mary, Florida via Glenn Hauser's Review of International Broadcasting, Enid, OK
Simply enter an address in the United States, and get the latitude and longitude, as well as a street area map.
www.colba.net/~paramed/indexa.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This site deals with communications, definitions, protocol, equipment and vehicles, publications, etc. relating to various emergency services. Note that some information is in French.
www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict/
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois via Worldwide Utility News
A listing of acronyms, abbreviations, NATO terms; also a browser and search engine.
www.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp/dmsp.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
This D.O.D. program run by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Centre, designs, builds, launches and maintains several near-polar-orbiting sun-synchronous satellites monitoring meteorological, oceanographic, and solar terrestrial physics environments.
www.monumental.com/rshorne/qram.html
Via: Phil Atchley, Merced, California
A dual channel audio spectrum analyzer for Windows 95/98/NT. This is a free download. There is a special section dedicated to radio reception and tuning. Samples include VLF transmissions, Morse code pile ups, and speaking voices. There are also links to similar products on the Net.
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
www.xe.net/ucc/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Travelling, purchasing something from another country, and want to know the conversion rate on your money. This will do it for you. Simply enter the amount in any currency, and convert it, at the current rate, to any other currency.
www.roadsideamerica.com
Via: Janice Laws, Dorval, Quebec
Your on-line guide to offbeat tourist spots and attractions. Over 700 pages of information on strange and unique American tourist traps. You can travel by maps, by category of attractions, take Hypertours. See everything from the world's largest ball of twine to a monument to a patriotic pig.
www.mousetrak.com/obsolete.htm
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec via The National Post
Find sometimes creative, but mostly silly ideas for turning old computer mouses into Christmas tree decorations, ear muffs, or even a door stop. And how about converting your Mac Classic into a motorcycle helmet or an aquarium!
www.Canadian.Oddballs.com
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec via The National Post
For those outside of Canada who may not know, Jean Chretien is our fearless Canadian Prime Minister. This site lists some of the PM's more memorable accomplishments in this "cheap joke at the leader's expense" site. And don't miss the guide to understanding Mr. Chretien's accent!
www.goofball.com
Via: Kevin Renzulli, KOAM Stern Webmaster
Your Portal to Stupidity. This site features jokes stupid news, odd audio/video and pictures, games and an "uncensored" section. Be sure to download Bill Clinton singing his very special version of Chumbawumba's big hit of last year!
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
Radio H.F. has been Canada's specialist in shortwave, scanning, amateur radio, antennas, accessories & publications, since 1995. Note that all prices quoted here are subject to change without notice and all prices are in Canadian dollars. U.S. prices available upon request.
 |
Icom IC-706 MkIIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 2249 |
|
Icom IC-2800 Dual Band mobile | $ 899 |
|
Icom IC-T81A 4 band portable! | $ 679 |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 329 | |
|
Yaesu FT-90 Dual Band mobile | $ 649 |
| Yaesu FT-100 HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 2099 | |
| Kenwood VC-H1 Visual Communicator | $ 599 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 259 | |
| Alinco DJ-191TH 2m portable | $ 299 | |
| Alinco DJ-V5TH Dual band portable | $ 449 |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 1199 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 359 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 749 | |
| Icom IC-2710H dual band mobile | $ 749 | |
| Icom IC-W32A 2m/70cm portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu FT-2500M 2m mobile | $ 339 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 759 | |
| A.D.I. AT-201HP 2m portable | $ 229 | |
| A.D.I. AR-146 2m mobile | $ 299 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, A.D.I. and Standard, plus all accessories for all brands also available.
|
Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 249 | |
| Sony ICF-2010 top shortwave portable | $ 579 | |
 |
Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable (1) | $ 299 |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| ALINCO DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 699 | |
|
A.O.R. AR-8200 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 649 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 receiver | $ 999 | |
| Relm HS-200 portable scanner w/CTCSS | $ 399 | |
| Welz WE-2000E portable scanner | $ 599 |
Note 1: The price of the Sony ICF-SW7600G was incorrectly shown as $399. Corrected 7 Aug. 1999.
Other models of shortwave receivers and scanners available from AOR, Drake, Lowe, Grundig, Sony, Sangean, Uniden, Relm, Welz and Icom.
Optoelectronics of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the leader in unique and innovative products for the radio hobbyist and professional, specializing in test equipment, portable and bench frequency counters & recorders, test receivers, tone decoding equipment, scanner/receiver interfaces, and related accessories.
Radio H.F. is an authorized dealer for the full line of Optoelectronics products. Pricing on the Opto equipment changes frequently. Please contact us for pricing on any Optoelectronics product.
You can find information on all of their products on their website (www.optoelectronics.com), including their latest releases such as the Mini Scout, Optocom, Optotrakker, APS 105 Preselector, TechToyz, etc.
| New Arrivals This Month -- Now In Stock | ||
|---|---|---|
| CB Modification Secrets | $ 31.95 | |
| W6SAI HF Antenna Handbook | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Low Power Communications | $ 22.50 | |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 11.95 |
| ARRL ON4UN's Low Band DXing | $ 41.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL Introduction to Morse Code (CD) | $ 20.95 | |
Radio H.F. is the Canadian home for all publications of Radio Amateurs of Canada (www.rac.ca), Radio amateur du Québec (www.raqi.qc.ca), and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) (www.arrl.org). We also have Canada's largest selection of books on vintage receivers such as Heathkit, Zenith, Philco and Hallicrafters, plus books for repairing and restoring old radios. Remember you can order all these books from Radio H.F. Many are in stock in our showroom.
Radio H.F.
110 Churchill Blvd.
Greenfield Park, Quebec
CANADA J4V 2L9
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Friday: Noon to 8 PM (Eastern Time, UTC minus 4 hours)
Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday and Monday: CLOSED
Telephone: +1 (450) 671-3773
Telephone, toll free, in Canada only: 1 800 463-3773
Fax: +1 (450) 671-3775
E-mail: ve2shw@yahoo.com
Website: Under construction
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our July edition is 52 pages. Sample copies are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 overseas. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit our website (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.
The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (14:30 UTC). Co-host Bill Westenhaver and I present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Check out the CKUT website for the station's complete list of unique programmes.
You can also hear my bi-weekly "CIDX Report" on Radio Canada International, Canada's international shortwave broadcaster, on the Maple Leaf Mailbag Show. Check out the Radio Canada International website (www.rcinet.ca) for complete details of times and frequencies. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave.
That's all for this month. Your contributions, comments and suggestions are always appreciated. Please contact me by e-mail at ve2shw@yahoo.com. Remember that you can find all previous issues of this newsletter at: www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (right here! -- Ed.) Until next time, best wishes.
Sheldon
Top of this page |
Introduction |
June 1999 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Aug. 1999 issue
You are the visitor to this page since 14 July 1999.
Copyright © 1999 Radio H.F. Publications, all rights reserved.
The address for this site is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html
The address for this page is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/V1n6July99.html
Please contact the author, Sheldon Harvey (ve2shw@yahoo.com) with questions or comments about this site.
Last modified, 1700 UTC, 29 August 1999.