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July 2000, Volume 2, Number 07
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2000 Radio H.F. Publications
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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 07 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. I would also like to remind everyone that all previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.].
Things are starting to get back to normal after having relocated my business from the storefront back to my home. Trying to fit five years worth of accumulated boxes, files, etc., into the house has been quite a task, but finally things are just about where they belong. At least the move forced me to do some major clean-up work that needed to be done for some time.
Thanks to everyone who took a few moments to send along a note or make a phone call to wish me luck with the new undertaking.
Working from home again is somewhat distracting. You must discipline yourself as it is very easy to get pulled away from work to attend to other more domestic matters. At least the commuting time is great!
This month, in the Publicity Zone for Radio H.F., I will be focusing on batteries, of all types. Not only batteries for your handheld radios, but for pretty much any types of equipment which use Nicad, NiMH, lithium ion, or other forms of rechargeable batteries. I deal with an excellent manufacturer of batteries for radios, camcorders, laptop computers, cordless and cellular telephones. Batteries are an expensive necessity. I have found that dealing directly with a manufacturer can save all of us a lot of money. More on this in the Publicity Zone.
Now, on to this month's material. Thank you to all our contributors. Any comments which you may have about the Newsletter are always appreciated. Please consider sending along some of your favourite sites to share with our readers. Each contributor is entitled to a 2% discount off of their next purchase from Radio H.F.
All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential. To add or remove yourself from the distribution list of this newsletter, simply contact Sheldon by e-mail at ve2shw@yahoo.com.
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Len Coombs, Manitowoc, Wisconsin: "I just received my first issue of your Newsletter and I'd like to thank you for including my name on your mailing list. This is just a fantastic effort on your part and something that any ham would be happy to receive. Again, thanks and keep up the good work."
Peter Cheasley, St. Laurent, Quebec: "Thank you again for this month's Newsletter. With all the movements surrounding the changes (in your business), it must have taken a lot of dedication to get this one out."
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www.wwbc.net
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A comprehensive resource for streaming media content. Categories include business, comedy, drama, education family, fashion, games, health, kids, movies, music, news, sports and travel.
www.waveguide.co.uk
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
All the latest news and information on the British radio, TV, satellite and cable. Connected to British Telecom.
www.angelfire.com/ct2/giantsteps/lsw/lsw.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A listing of books about shortwave stations, local and regional radio, history of North American radio, alternative radio, scientists of radio, radio and the U.S. government, pirates, antennas, etc.
home.istar.ca/~rockroll/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Written, researched and produced by Dale R. Patterson, there are over 75 pages of rock radio history, plus almost 200 audio treasures from rock radio's golden age. New airchecks are added each week.
nuhuc.webprovider.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Numerous airchecks and commentaries from radio in the U.S. northeast in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s.
www.wolfmanjackinc.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Audio archives, photographs, an on-line shop, a biography, and more to come. This site is new and is still under construction.
www.krud.com/index.html
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
A website for broadcasters, those that want to be, those that were but couldn't hack it, and those who just listen to the radio. Get ready for an in-your-face look at the inside workings of commercial radio.
www.amstereoradio.com
Via: Alex K (Webmaster), ???
AM stereo is still with us, but we don't hear a lot about it. This page talks about the technology, the equipment, news and developments, plus a complete listing of AM stereo stations.
www.bearcat1.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Basic scanner information, on a monthly basis.
www.scanningusa.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
The site of the monthly U.S. magazine for scanning enthusiasts.
www.perconcorp.com/datafinder/index.html
Via: Len Coombs, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Reference databases for frequencies, amateur radio, geographic locations, aviation, a special section for Canada. Other databases are being accumulated.
www.tiac.net/users/wade/10g_home.htm
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
All sorts of references for 10 GHz amateur radio including operators, antenna suppliers, publications propagation, beacons, software, and good links.
www.ozemail.com.au/~tecknolt/10Ghz/10gpresent.htm
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
The truths and myths about working 10 GHz amateur radio, compiled by David Minchin, VK5KK
www.myhost.com/rdey/
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sections on telegraphy, antennas and software. Excellent articles on mini loop antennas and rotatable dipoles.
people.qualcomm.com/rparry/perlaprs/index.html
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
An application which can monitor both local TNC and remote Internet APRS packets.
www.canaprs.net
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Search for APRS stations, view maps, find useful links, and tour the APRS webring.
www.nitehawk.com/rasmit/
Via: Peter Cheasley, St. Laurent, Quebec
Overviews, photographs and an excellent links section on these specialty areas.
www.anarc.org/wtfda/propagation.htm#top
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The summer season usually brings to life the FM, TV and low VHF bands, so here is some information on specialized propagation and conditions including e-skip, backscatter, tropospheric, meteor, F2 skip, aurora, trans-equatorial and lightning.
cpu.net/classicradio/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Vintage radio equipment classified by woods, plastics, speakers, microphones, transistors, text lists, and links.
members.aol.com/tcsopr/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Created by Greg Greenwood, WB6FZH, to encourage construction, restoration and repair of vintage equipment. Sections on receivers, transmitters, transceivers, accessories, with many photos.
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www.time.gov/
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
Official time, chosen by time zone, plus maps with daylight and darkness regions.
camalott.com/~nwa/light.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
From the Weather Channel, regional maps showing spots of lightning strikes.
www.70traveler.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A newsletter, features on music of the 70s, profiles. Check the great site wallpaper. Some services are on a pay subscription basis. Some good features on WABC New York and Cousin Brucie.
www.grandoleopry.com
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
News, historical information, ticket and vacation package details, a virtual tour, jukebox, video archives and streaming audio from Nashville, TN including the famous WSM radio station.
www.vought.com
Via: John Bigony, Arlington, Texas
Exploring the history from 1903 to date with pictures, biographies and lots of material for the aviation buff. It is maintained by the Northrop Grumman Vought Centre Retiree Club.
www.phonefree.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
An alternate to regular telephone service, offering free PC to phone calling to and within the U.S.; worldwide PC to PC voice call over the internet; integrated PC based voice mail; video calling & video mail and file and picture transfers.
www.firetalk.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Offers free worldwide phone calls, unlimited conference calling, instant messaging, voice mail and voice chat.
www.robinsonresearch.com/TECHNOL/HOW_WORK/battery.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A basic introduction to help you understand what batteries are and how they work.
www.cs.tcd.ie/courses/baict/bac/jf/projects/98/modems/modems.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A site about the history of modems, how they work, plus current and future technology.
www.slonet.org/~rloomis/makewavs.html
Via: ???
Simple, how to instruction document on how to create your own .wav files.
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www.whquestion.com
Via: Yahoo Daily Wire 12/06/00
This search engine matches your question with the people who know the answers. Sign up and participate.
www.didyouknow.com/index.htm
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Fascinating facts, amazing stories and factoids written to a 30-second format. Could be used as filler material on radio shows.
www.robinsonresearch.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
If you have a desire to learn, this is the place to be. General information and reference documents on a wide variety of subjects, all categorized.
www.gate.net/~heyou/jumpers.htm
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
This appears to be a genuinely serious website! The Tampa Bay Bridge is America's number three bridge for suicides, and striving to be number 1. This site writes it up, with a touch of humour, and creates a contest to bet on the date of the next troubled soul who jumps from the bridge.
www.dumb.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A large variety of dumb webpages including sites about dumb criminals, stupid sayings, dumb laws, jokes, and the stupid hall of shame.
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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 | $ 3999 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-821H all mode VHF/UHF base station | $ 1999 | |
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Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1199 |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 739 | |
| Kenwood TM-G707A dual band mobile | $ 539 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A data communicator | $ 599 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A Mil-Spec dual band portable | $ 399 | |
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Yaesu FT-1000M-KV base | $ 4999 |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 2399 | |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m mobile | $ 339 | |
| Yaesu FT-100 HF mobile | $ 1699 | |
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Yaesu FT-100D HF mobile | $ 1999 |
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Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 |
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Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 259 |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature HT | $ 289 |
| Icom IC-706 mark IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1699 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 849 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band portable | $ 499 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 349 | |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 429 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 279 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1949 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 1099 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band portable | $ 1099 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 269 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH portable | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 699 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF | $ 1099 | |
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Yaesu FT-90 dual band mobile | $ 599 |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DR-610TQ dual band | $ 779 | |
| Alinco DX-70TH HF/6m base station | $ 1299 |
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 | $ 1879 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Grundig Satellit Millennium 800 | $ TBA | |
| 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 | $ 799 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 899 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT Trunktracker II portable scanner | $ 450 | |
| Uniden SC-200 200 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 429 | |
| Uniden BC-9000XLT 500 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 899 |
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.
We have a good selection of these popular units available. Here are the models and prices currently available from Radio H.F.
| Cobra | FRS-100-2 (2 pack) | $ 129.00 |
| Cobra | FRS-250 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129.00 |
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| Cobra | FRS-300 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159.00 |
| Cobra | FRS-310WX 14 ch, weather | $ 179.00 |
| Cobra | FRS-100-2 A1 (2 pack), refurbished units | $ 89.00 |
| Cobra | FRS-250 A1 14 ch, CTCSS, refurbished units | $ 89.00 |
| Cobra | FRS-300 A1 14 ch, CTCSS, refurbished units | $ 109.00 |
| Cherokee | FR-460 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129.00 |
| Midland | 75-507 14 ch, VOX | $ 59.00 |
| Midland | 75-50-2 14 ch, VOX (2 pack) | $ 118.00 |
| Midland | 75-515 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 119.00 |
| Maxon | TK14-1C 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 69.00 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 149.00 |
| Maxon | TK514 base model | TBA |
| Uniden | FRS-1400 14 ch, compact | $ 89.00 |
| Icom | IC-4008 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 149.00 |
| Motorola | FR-50 14 ch | $ 69.00 |
| Motorola | FR-60 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 85.00 |
| Motorola | T289AA 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 165.00 |
| Motorola | T289NiMH 14 ch, CTCSS, Ni-MH battery | $ 199.00 |
Cobra Electronics (www.cobraelec.com)
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. (www.midlandradio.com)
Maxon (www.topaz3.com)
Icom (www.icomamerica.com/FRS/)
Several months ago I talked about Advanced Battery Systems for replacement batteries for your handheld amateur radios. Radio H.F. has been dealing with Advanced for 5 years now.
In addition to their line of battery packs for HTs, they are also a major outlet for batteries for other products such as commercial radios, cellular & cordless telephones, laptop computers, camcorders, plus they also manufacture custom made packs.
Don't pay high prices for brand name batteries when you can purchase from Radio H.F. at manufacturers prices. Simply send me an e-mail with the various models of equipment you have with rechargeable battery packs, and I'll forward you a quotation on a replacement pack from Advanced Battery Systems. You won't believe the money you will save.
Advanced Battery also offers a great product, their Universal Battery Charger. It will charge 4.8 to 12v battery packs, either NiCD or NiMH packs for all types of equipment. It is a rapid charger and it also discharges packs. Radio H.F. offers this unique product for $79.00.
To check out all the products available from Advanced Battery Systems, check out their brand new website (www.advanced-battery.com), then call Radio H.F. for Canadian price quotations on any of the products you may be looking for. We have had great success with the Advanced Battery products and find them an excellent company to work with.
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RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 18.50 | |
| 7th Ed. |
ARRL Operating Manual | $ 37.50 |
| 15th Ed. |
ARRL Hints & Kinks | $ 22.50 |
| 2000/2001 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 12.00 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| 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 |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Net Directory | $ 6.50 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| 2000 | Millennium Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook | $ 48.00 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| 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.
Radio H.F. is also a Canadian distributor for the complete line of Schiffer Books. This company specializes in books for antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, plus an extensive catalog of military publications. You can browse their complete catalogs at www.schifferbooks.com.
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.
(many changes June 2000 and August 2000)
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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.
East Glacier, Montana, 14-16 July
66th Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park Hamfest. Location: Three Forks Campground 26 km (16 mi.) west of East Glacier, Montana on Highway 2 between milepost 191 and 192. Opening times: All day, every day. Talk-in: VE6GWH/W7 on 146.520 MHz (simplex). Information: Gerry Leach, VE6BVZ, (403) 285-5547, e-mail: ve6bvz@rac.ca. Website: www.gwhamfest.org.
Swift Current, SK, 21-23 July
Y2K Hamfest, Southwest Amateur Radio Club. Location: Palliser Pavilion, Swift Current Exhibition and Fair Grounds. Registration starts at 6:00 pm Friday and Hamfest ends after noon on Sunday. Talk-in: VE5SCC 146.880-. Information: Jack Croteau, VE5AY at (306)626-3205 evenings, e-mail: ve5ay@t2.net. Website: www.t2.net/ham_club/.
Marmora, Ontario, 29 July
2000 Eastern Ontario Hamfest & Computer Flea-Market. Sponsored by: Tri-County Amateur Radio Club. Location: Marmora Area Curling Club, Crawford Drive. Tables: $10.00, general admission: $3.00, children under 12 free. Information: Morris McCaul, VA3MEM at (613) 472-5346, e-mail: va3mem@rac.ca. Website: www.redden.on.ca/~tcarc/.
Radio H.F. will be there!
Burford, Ontario, 12 August
Brantford A.R.C. Hamfest 2000. Location: Burford Fair Grounds, Burford, Ontario. Tables: $8.00 each plus $5.00 admission, tailgaters: $4.00 plus admission of $5.00, general admission $5.00 (children under 12 free). Vendors: 07:30, public 09:00. Talk-in: VE3TCR 147.150+. Information: Bob McKellar VE3CRM at 519-442-4699. 12 Creeden Street, Paris, Ontario, N3L-2B7, e-mail: ve3crm@rac.ca. Website: www.bfree.on.ca/comdir/alh/bramaradio/flea.htm.
Burlington, Vermont, 12 August
48th Annual International Hamfest. Location: Burlington Elk's Club, 925 North Avenue. Vendors: 06:30, public 08:00. Talk-in: 146.610-. Information: Renee Berteau, 802-893-7660 or e-mail: n1uxk@juno.com. Website: www.together.net/~kd1r/fest00.htm.
Prince George, British Columbia, August 18-20
Prince George Hamfest 2000. Sponsored by the Prince George Amateur Radio Club. Website: www.pghamfest.dhs.org.
Austin, Manitoba, August 18-20
MARMFEST 6 Austin, Manitoba. Sponsored by The Manitoba Amateur Radio Museum Inc. Location: Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Time: Friday 18:00. Talk-in: 146.910-. Information: Dave Snydal, VE4XN, 25 Queens Cresent, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 1G1, (204) 728-2463, e-mail: dsnydal@mb.sympatico.ca. Website: www.mbnet.mb.ca/~donahue/austin.html.
Lindsay, Ontario, August 26
Victoria-Haliburton HamFest 2000. Location: Manvers Township Arena, intersection of Hwy 35 and 7A. Vendors: 07:00, tailgaters/public: 09:00, admission: $5.00, table rentals: $10.00. Talk-in: VE3LNZ 147.195+. Information: Anne, VE3KWI 705 324-0638, or send registrations by mail to VHARA, P.O. Box 835, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 5N3, e-mail: ve3kwi@rac.ca. Website: www.lindsaycomp.on.ca/vhara/home.htm.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
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/August issue will be available soon. 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 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 (0200 UTC Wednesday). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
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.
It is now possible to listen to the International Radio Report whenever you like. Thanks to the initiative of one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of the programme are available on demand at members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Thanks to Ricky for his work on this project. Also you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre 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.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
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.
That's all for this month. Radio H.F. continues to operate as a mail, telephone, and on-line business, with the same products, great prices, and personalized service.
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
Owner, Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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