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April 2000, Volume 2, Number 04
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
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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 volume 2 number 4 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. I would also like to everyone that all previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.].
Hopefully a little bit of something for everyone again this month. For amateur operators I have a sites relating to APRS, something which seems to be attracting a lot of interest in the amateur radio world today. We also have a few helpful sites on scanning, plus many other radio related sites. The Fun and Services Zone takes us from Urban Legends to the Kennedy assassination to the Swiss Army Knife!
Having your name on the contributors' list entitles you to a 2% discount on your next Radio H.F. purchase, so why not send along a website or two that you think our subscribers would enjoy.
The hamfest/fleamarket list in the Publicity Zone has been updated. Check for an event near you. Radio H.F. is appearing at a number of them.
Now, on to this month's material. Thank you to all our contributors. Please feel free to send in your comments about the Newsletter.
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svartifoss.fcc.gov:8080/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/cdbs_pa.htm
Via: Fred Vobbe, Lima, Ohio
This FCC web-based program allows you to extract specific information by callsign, facility identifier number, channel number, frequency, community of license, applicant's name, state or any combination of these or other items.
www.hard-core-dx.com
Via: Risto Kotalampi, Hayward, California
Together with the Nordic Shortwave Centre, the Hard Core DX list launches this top notch DX website, focusing on breaking DX shortwave news.
radiospace.com/programs.htm
Via: Howard Gontovnick, Chomedey Laval, Quebec
Radiospace is maintained by NA Networks, a radio broadcasting agency that provides news and program services to radio stations and organizations. The site has links to US and Canadian radio shows and the people behind them, national, regional and local.
www.virtuecast.com
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
An eclectic mix of original Canadian content, live music events, movie trailers and breaking news over the web.
tvandradiojobs.com
Via: Howard Gontovnick, Chomedey Laval, Quebec
A collection of media job listings in TV, film and radio. There is also a section of RealAudio airchecks.
news.radio-online.com
Via: Howard Gontovnick, Chomedey Laval, Quebec
Described as radio's starting point on the Net. News, stations, radio related websites, an aircheck library, databases, FCC news and notices, jobs and ratings. Some areas require a subscription.
www.mediaconference.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A great service with news, links, etc.
q.com/t100$Radio/
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A listing, with ratings, of the top 100 radio sites according to Q.com.
radionet.hypermart.net/lpfm/
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Low Power FM proceedings, filings, and details on how to create your own station, with detailed instructions on software, hardware and broadcast equipment needed.
www.irational.org/sic/radio/
Via: Beta Wayne, Dorval, Quebec
Promoting neighbourhood, political and open access radio, demystifying the art of broadcast electronics with a technical info, equipment reviews, links and a newsletter
cryptome.org/mock-terr.htm
Via: RadioMatt, ?? via Worldwide Utility News
A mock terrorist attack exercise is planned in the United States in May 2000. This should be a great radio monitoring opportunity, both HF and VHF/UHF.
www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/osmhome.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Frequency allocations, usage reports and studies, including a high frequency band use report.
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/3819/COMM.HTM
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
An overview of air traffic communications.
www1.tor.ec.gc.ca/awps/wxrdolst.htm
Via: Vernon Ikeda, Pierrefonds, Quebec
A complete station list with callsigns, frequencies, power, locations, etc. of WeatherRadio and WeatherCopy stations from Newfoundland to British Columbia.
home.rose.net/~mbrannan/SunRadio.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
A good overview of solar terrestrial conditions and their effect on shortwave radio propagation.
www.angelfire.com/tx3/searg/
Via: Mark Wall, Waterford, Ireland
Catch a glimpse of amateur radio life in Ireland by exploring the webpage of this club based in Waterford, Ireland.
www.elecraft.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
If you are interested in getting into homebrewing, this company features many amateur radio kits and projects.
www.airmail2000.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
An H.F. radio mail program for sending and receiving messages via Pactor via amateur or marine radio.
winlink.org
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Details on this amateur radio bulletin board system
aprs.rutgers.edu
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
An overview of the APRS system, with links
eng.usna.navy.mil/~bruninga/aprs.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of links to numerous APRS related information.
freepages.hobbies.rootsweb.com/~shawpage/index.htm
Via: Michael Shaw, Beverly, Massachusetts
A collection of ham radio, mediumwave and shortwave links. Also a feature on the TenTec RX-320 receiver and a section with airchecks.
www.pe.net/~atd/ke6lcs.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Details of a personal communications bulletin board. There are features on GMRS and FCC news and notes.
www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/4435/scanner.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of interesting miscellaneous sites relating to all aspects of scanning.
members.tripod.com/~JMattes/scanning.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Justin Mattes offers this list of scanner sites, clubs and magazines, dealers, manufacturers, law enforcement, fire and EMS sections.
www.egroups.com/group/mtl-scan/
Via: Charles Guerin, Montreal, Quebec
An on-line bulletin board/discussion group about scanning, based in Montreal. Once you register in the group, you can then read and/or post messages, plus join in discussion groups.
www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/5600/webscan.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Information on radio history, propagation, on-line shortwave receivers, police & public safety, frequency look ups, commercial sites, scanning, government & organization resources, experimenting, ham and SWL, APRS and microbroadcasting.
www.frequencymovie.com
Via: Bryan Herbert, ??, via Worldwide Utility News
A site on the feature film dealing with radio and communications, including a trailer video from the film.
opera.cbc.ca
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Looking for something entertaining to listen to on the radio or the Net? This show is one of my favourites from the CBC. It airs here in Canada on the Radio One network every Saturday afternoon from 1 PM to 5 PM Eastern (1700 to 2100 UTC). It is described as a Pop Culture Audio Magazine, featuring music, film, videos, books, TV, fashion and other aspect of pop culture, hosted by Nora Young.
www.stopdrlaura.com
Via: William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the most listened to syndicated radio programme host in North America, has been in the news of late over controversial statements she has made about gays, religion, children, etc. This has sparked the formation of this lobby group who is trying to have her removed from the air.
www.svetlana.com/docs/tubeworks.html
Via: Vernon Ikeda, Pierrefonds, Quebec
The Svetlana Tube Company produced this page which explains the inner workings, construction and the technical information on how tubes work.
www.tektoolbox.com/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A directory of wireless resources for professionals and others interested in wireless communications. There is a special category for hobbyist and amateur radio.
comms.hypermart.net/main.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Radio frequency and microwave designs, receivers filters, amplifiers. Also programs for antenna pattern simulators, speech code simulators, field strength meters for antennas.
www.rcru.rl.ac.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This unit specializes in developing radiowave propagation prediction methods required to plan and develop current and future radio systems.
www.zianet.com/sparks/sparkkeys.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
The history of the spark key, with details on companies, photographs, etc. Check out the feature on the Spark Key Project.
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mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/
Via: Michael Shaw, Beverly, Massachusetts
Information on about 2 million physical and cultural geographic features in the United States. There are links to similar international sites as well.
www.fourmilab.com/earthview/vplanet.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
By John Walker, view either a map of the Earth with day and night regions. View Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, by longitude, latitude and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, above various cities.
www-personal.umich.edu/~brinck/digits/
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois, via Worldwide Utility News
Explore the history of numbers 1 to 0, plus find listings of the numbers 1 to 0 in numerous languages
webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/r17/
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
History, photos and stories about the HMCS Algonquin. The cornerstone is in the Stories section where information is posted on Operation Neptune, the D Day invasion.
www.air-recon.com
Via: Ron ??, Maryland via Worldwide Utility News
News headlines, an encyclopedia and search on all things related to aeronautical and aerospace.
www.awgnet.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Discover what is happening in all aspects of world aviation.
flug-revue.rotor.com/frhome.htm
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
The official site of Germany's leading aerospace magazine. Lots of news, updates and photos.
specialoperations.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Details of groups, operations and organizations operating worldwide.
mocc.vafb.af.mil/main.asp
Via: Jeff Jones, San Francisco, California via Worldwide Utility News
Details of the operations of this centre, plus a detailed launch schedule of projects launched from this base.
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www.Europe.Datafellows.com/news/hoax/index.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A compliation of web hoaxes and warnings.
www.nonprofit.net/hoax/hoax.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A listing of web hoaxes, viruses, urban legends and myths.
www.dotcomdirectory.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A search engine to locate business information about companies on the Internet. Created by Network Solutions.
www.nai.com/asp_set/anti_virus/alerts/intro.asp
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Keep up to date on the latest computer viruses circulating around the net, from the well known virus software provider, McAfee.
www.jfk-info.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of articles, discussions and the latest news and announcements on the JFK story. There are over 250 research files linked here.
www.ulrc.com.au
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Explore legends, myths, folklore, ghost legends and hoaxes. Find details on their origins and history. There is a great Links sections.
www.sakworldclub.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Details, photos and history of the Swiss Army Knife. There is a club magazine and membership available through the website.
www.victorinox.ch
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The site of the company responsible for the world reknowned Swiss Army Knife.
www.dullmen.com
Via: William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
A place where dull men can share thoughts and experiences, free from pressures to be "in and trendy", to enjoy instead the simple, ordinary things of everyday life. You will find dull trivia books, jokes, recipes, and feature subjects such as folding road maps and airport carousels!
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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, shipping and handling not included. U.S. prices available upon request.
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF station | $ 4299 | |
| Icom IC-706 mark IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1799 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 849 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band portable | $ 549 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 369 | |
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Kenwood TM-D700A dual band portable | $ 1099 |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 289 | |
| Kenwood VC-H1 SSTV portable | $ 349 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF | $ 1099 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 2449 | |
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Yaesu FT-90 dual band mobile | $ 599 |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature HT | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu FT-100 HF mobile | $ 1899 | |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DJ-191TH small 2m portable | $ 229 |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 279 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 549 | |
| Icom IC-2710H dual band mobile | $ 699 | |
| Icom IC-707 compact HF station | $ 969 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2399 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1949 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 739 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH portable | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m mobile | $ 349 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 699 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, A.D.I. and Standard, plus all accessories for all brands also available.
| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver | $ 349 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
| Icom IC-R10E portable receiver | $ 699 | |
| Drake R8B communications receiver | $ 1859 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Sony ICF-2010 top shortwave portable | $ 579 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 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 | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 receiver | $ 849 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT Trunktracker II portable scanner | $ 450 |
Contact Radio H.F. for prices on other models of shortwave receivers and scanners available from AOR, Drake, Lowe, Grundig, Sony, Sangean, Uniden, Relm, Welz and Icom.
Yaesu, one of the major suppliers of amateur radio equipment on the market today, continues to offer quality portable, mobile and base models of radios for the amateur community.
The FT-1000D/MP series are world class H.F. base stations. Revolutionary models such as the FT-847 Earth Station, and the FT-100 Field Commander, are two breakthrough all-band coverage units.
Look for two new models about to hit the market. They are the FT-1500 2 meter mobile and the VX-150 2 meter portable. Both are affordable, entry level units.
Many of Yaesu's models are built to Mil-Spec standards. They are rugged, with exceptional audio quality. You can check out all the latest in Yaesu equipment on their website (www.yaesu.com). All Yaesu equipment is available through Radio H.F. Please contact us for a price quotation on any Yaesu radio or accessory.
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RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 |
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ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 12.00 |
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ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 |
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ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 |
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ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 |
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ARRL APRS -- Tracks, Maps & Mobiles | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 | |
| 5th ed. | ARRL Satellite Anthology | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Net Directory | $ 6.50 |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| 2000 | Millennium Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook | $ 48.00 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
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ARRL NCJ 1973-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2000 | Passport to World Band Radio | $ 29.95 |
| 2000 | World Radio TV Handbook | $ 37.95 |
| Joe Carr's Loop Antenna Handbook | $ 29.95 | |
| 20th ed. | National Radio Club AM Radio Log | $ 29.95 |
| National Radio Club Loop Antenna Design | $ 19.95 | |
| 18th ed. | FM Atlas | $ 29.95 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Quebec/Maritimes | $ 24.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Ontario | $ 24.95 |
Radio H.F. is the Canadian home for all publications of Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) (www.rac.ca), Radio amateur du Québec (RAQI) (www.raqi.qc.ca), American Radio Relay League (ARRL) (www.arrl.org), and Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) (www.rsgb.org). We also have Canada's largest selection of books on vintage receivers such as Heathkit, Zenith, Philco and Hallicrafters, plus books on repairing and restoring old radios.
All of these books are available by mail order from Radio H.F. Many are in stock, on display, in our showroom. Our complete publications catalogue, February 2000 edition, is now on-line, with information on ordering by mail. Our catalogue also includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others.
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Note: all times given are in local time. Check with the local contact person for any last-minute changes or corrections.
LaSalle (Montreal), Quebec, April 15.
Montreal Amateur Radio Club Flea Market. Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 (LaSalle) 7771 Bouvier, corner of Shevchenko. Vendors 07h30, general admission 08h30. Tables: 8,00$ or 15,00$ for two. General Admission 4,00$. Talk-in VE2RED 147.270 (+600). Information: James R. Hay (514)-697-7205 or e-mail ve2arc@rac.ca. Website: www.marc.qc.ca/fest.html.
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Pickering, Ontario, April 15.
Durham Region Amateur Radio Hamfest. Location: Metro East Trade Centre, Brock Road, north of Highway 401. Vendors 07:30, public 09:00. Public Admission $6.00, Children under 12, free. Tables by pre-registration only:
-Interior Aisle, $25.00
-Against curtain wall, $45.00
-Against Hard Wall, $50.00
A/C Hookups $80.00 (our cost). Talk-in VE3SPA 147.375 (+600) and VE3OSH 147.120 (+600). Information: Peter Henry VA3PWH (905)-436-9236 or e-mail: VA3PWH@rac.ca. Website: www.globalserve.net/~ismith/.
Summerland, British Columbia, April 16.
Summerland 6th Annual Fleamarket. Sponsored by the Okanagan Radio Emergency Org. Location: Summerland Senior Citizen's Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, Summerland, BC. Vendors 09:00, general admission 10:00-14:00. Tables $15.00, general admission $2.00. Talk-in 145.350. Information: Tom, VE7TAJ at (250) 494-1994 or e-mail ve7taj@rac.ca.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 16.
Winnipeg ARC Spring Flea Market. Location: Heritage Victoria Community Club, 950 Sturgeon Road (between Ness Ave. & Silver). Vendors 09:00, general admission 10:00. General admission $1.00. Talk-in VE4WPG 147.390+. Information: Michael Markmann (204) 774-9364 or e-mail ve4mjm@rac.ca.
Iroquois, Ontario, April 22.
Iroquois Amateur Radio Club Flea Market. Location: Iroquois Community Centre. Vendors: 08:00, general admission 09:00-13:00. Tables $10.00, general admission free. Talk-in: VE3IRO 145.290(-) optional CTCSS 100 Hz. Information: Gord VE3UGW (613) 657-3640 or e-mail ve3ugw@recorder.ca. Website with map: cc.recorder.ca/~ve3ugw/.
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Smiths Falls, Ontario, April 29.
16th Annual Smiths Falls Fleamarket, sponsored by the Rideau Lakes ARC. Location: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, 158 Elmsley St. N. Smiths Falls, ON. Vendors 07:00, general admission 09:00. Tables $10.00, general admission $3.00. Talk-in VE3RLR 147.210+. Information: Baxter Smith (613) 283-7852 or e-mail baxsmith@falls.igs.net. Website: www.falls.igs.net/~rlarc/.
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Calgary, Alberta, April 29.
Calgary and Area Fleamarket. Sponsored by BH Electronics and T&L Amateur Radio, with the assistance of CARA, CCC, and SARA. Location: Eastside City Church, 1320 Abbydale Dr. SE, Calgary (east end of Memorial Dr.). Vendors 09:00, general admission 10:00. Tables $5.00, general admission $2.00. Talk-in on VE6RYC 146.850 (-600) and VE6OIL 146.610 (-600). Information: Brian Henderson (403) 278-2084 (phone or fax) or e-mail bhelectr@cadvision.com.
Stittsville, Ontario, May 6.
Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club Flea Market. Location: Stittsville Arena. Vendors 06:30, general admission 09:00. Commercial tables $20.00, private tables $10.00, general admission $??.00. Information: John Barnhardt, (613) 521-8910, fax (613) 521-1398, e-mail ve3zov@rac.ca. Website: www.ovmrc.on.ca.
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Dollard des Ormeaux (Montreal), Quebec, May 6.
West Island ARC Fleamarket/Auction. Location: Emmanuel Christian School, 4698 St. Jean Blvd., Dollard des Ormeaux. Vendors 07:30, general admission 08:30, auction begins at 09:30. Tables $15.00, general admission $5.00, children under 12 free. Talk-in: 146.910 or 443.0500. Information: Andy VE2DNN (514) 626-8903 or Reg VE2AYU (514) 697-3660. E-mail: ve2cwi@rac.ca. Website: www.pubnix.net/wiarc.
Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, May 13
Skywide ARC Annual Spring Hamfest and Fleamarket. Location: Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario. Vendors 08:00, general admission 09:00. Tables $12.00 (must be prepaid by 10 May), general admission $5.00. Talk-in: 146.985- or 146.520 simplex. Information: Derrick Poulter VE3JNK (416) 247-7728 or Murray Smith VA3KTL (416) 621-1233 e-mail:murray.smith3@sympatico.ca.
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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 April issue is 60 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.
CIDX now has a Yahoo On Line Club Room where members and guests can meet, chat, and post news items. Regularly scheduled chats are held each Tuesday evening at 21:00 Eastern time (0100 UTC Wednesday). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
CIDX also holds monthly Montreal area and Vancouver chapter meetings, open to visitors and club members alike. Montreal meetings are held at Radio H.F., 110 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park, Quebec, at 19:00 local time, on the second Tuesday of each month. Vancouver meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month, 19:00 local time, at Com-West Radio Systems, 48 East 69th Street, Vancouver.
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The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 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.
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Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) repeater, 146.910 (-600), following the Swap Net at 20:00 Eastern, tune in for the Montreal DX Listeners Net, a net featuring news about all aspects of radio, shortwave, AM/FM, utilities, scanning, amateur radio. Included are listening tips, developments in broadcasting, reception reports, HF and scanner frequency information, special topics, questions and comments. This net has been running for almost 7 years, and has had over 450 different participants during this period. The net is operated by Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW. Please feel free to participate. The Swap Net begins at 20:00, followed by a calendar of events including upcoming hamfests, amateur radio contests and special events amateur stations, plus a list of local events and meetings. The DX Net usually begins around 20:20 or 20:30 Eastern, and runs to approximately 22:00.
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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. RCI also has a free e-mail news service available which issues daily bulletins of news and information from and about Canada. See the instructions on the RCI website if you wish to subscribe. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave. The RCI schedule is available free at Radio H.F.
That's it for this month. Your input is always welcome. Please feel free to send along your comments about the Newsletter, as well as any material you have to contribute, to 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.).
Best wishes and 73 from
Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW
Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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