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February 2001, Volume 3, Number 02
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2001 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com (new address 01 August 2000)
Additional contact information and addresses below in the Publicity--Radio H.F. section of this issue of the Newsletter.
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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.
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 hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Happy St. Valentine Day -- Bonne St-Valentin!
Welcome to Vol. 3 Number 02 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.].
A special welcome to all of our new subscribers. It really is amazing the reach that this newsletter has achieved. You will see from the contributor and comments lists that this truly is an international publication.
I thank everyone for the continued support and for taking the time to tell friends about the Newsletter. As usual, I welcome everyone to send along a web site or two which you think your fellow subscribers would enjoy. It's easy to do. Simply send the URL, together with a brief description of the site, and it will be considered for publication in an upcoming edition. The e-mail address for all contributions and comments is hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchases from Radio H.F.
Winter continues to hold on here in the northeast [of North America] with lots of snow, mixed with rain and freezing rain. It looks like it will be a little longer yet before Spring arrives here. Of course, for you in the southern hemisphere, the opposite may be true.
I have two new features to add to the Newsletter this month. One will be The Question of the Month. I will include a general question which I would like you to respond to by e-mail. I will compile the answers each month and post the results in the following edition.
The second feature will be The Web Site of the Month. At the same time you answer the question, I would like you to vote for your favourite site from the current month's Newsletter. Of course, it is up to you to determine what makes a site worthy of the Web Site of the Month. Perhaps it is the most useful, the most unique, the most interesting, or perhaps the most ridiculous! For whatever reason, tell us which site you feel is worthy of the title of Website of the Month.
The amateur radio hamfest/fleamarket season is now in full swing. Be sure to check the listing of upcoming events in the Publicity Zone. I apologize, but I am only able to include events in Canada. The majority of subscribers are in Canada, and if I tried to cover other areas of the world, the Newsletter would be twice as long as it already is. On occasion I will include information on major events taking place outside of Canada that are of interest to Canadians.
So, on to this month's collection of web sites. Given the major earthquakes that took place during the month of January, in India and El Salvador, and the severe winter storms causing problems in the U.S. and Canada, I have included a selection of sites on natural disasters, as well as some on search and rescue and relief organizations.
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February Question: Do you have unlimited access time on the Internet (yes or no), and do you use telephone access (indicate speed), or high-speed access to the Internet?
February Website: Which web site from this month's selection of web sites did you find the most helpful, useful, or interesting?
Please send your responses by e-mail to: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Results will be published next month.
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Don King, Williamsport, Pennsylvania: "I have been a SWL since 1967 and a ham since 1981. No ham equipment though. Would you please include me in your list as I really like what I am seeing here."
Stewart Mackenzie, Southern California: "Just a note to wish you and your newsletter continued success all through 2001. Hope that HAL will be returning and soon. I enjoy reading your newsletter. I pass on items of interest to the local folks and place new web sites on the American Shortwave Listener Club page that you highlight in your newsletter. Keep up the good work."
Keith & Marie Manhard, Kelowna, BC: "Keep up the good work. While I don't visit all the sites, I do check out some. I am not sure where you get all the spare time to write and research all of this. We like your newsletter. Keep it coming."
Mindy Scheer, Dunnellon, Florida: "Thank you for sending January's issue. I enjoyed reading it and found the links and information to be a very helpful supplement to the hobby."
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www.radiostoreplus.com
Via: Al Dudley, Washington, DC
An all encompassing website for listeners of the radio spectrum, covering many different specific aspects of the radio hobby.
www.penguinradio.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A directory of over 5000 streams of music, news, sports, etc., from around the world. Also a selection of non-traditional radio, plus police, fire and airport audio links from Canada, the US and Australia plus religious and ethnic sections.
www.thewarpzone.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A weekly radio show that explores the worlds of science fiction, fantasy and horror. The site also has archives and related links.
www.digitalwebcast.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A collection of news, audio, video, as well as a free subscriber newsletter.
www.on-the-i.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Two streaming channels, one of alternative music; the other of classic rock, progressive and multi-genre material.
www.moontaxi.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
An on-line station with DJs presenting alternative pop, jazz, classical, world music and mainstream. It is based in Toronto, Ontario.
www.users.wineasy.se/svengrahn/radioind/radioin1.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Tracking networks spacecraft radio systems, antennas and telemetry. A part of Sven's Space Place site with space history, sounds from space, etc.
www.r-clarke.org.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A mix of astronomy, space, amateur radio, satellite and computing information.
www.fas.org/man/dod-101/navy/docs/scmp/index.html
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
Information on submarine communications including system requirements, features on antennas and equipment.
www.monsterfm.com/index.htm
Via: Jeff Multer, Fort Mill, South Carolina
Lots of technical information for commercial broadcasting including antenna information.
www.qso.com/satern/satframe.htm
Via: John Norfolk, Norman, Oklahoma
A disaster communications site, including information on the recent earthquakes in El Salvador and India.
www.pickards.demon.co.uk/indexcss.html
Via: David Pickard, United Kingdom
Callsigns, information, audio files, frequencies, and more about SAR in Europe.
www.javaradio.com
Via: Charles Guerin, Cote des Neiges, Quebec
Be in control of ICOM PCR-1000 receivers at a number of worldwide locations. You have live audio, plus chats, frequency lists, etc.
www.rcc.ryerson.ca/schools/rta/ccf/index.html
Via: Gordon Charland, Ottawa, Ontario
Produced with the assistance of Ryerson Polytechnic University, a history of Canadian broadcasting including a sound montage.
user.pa.net/~ejjeff/history.html
Dedicated to the history of U.S. radio station KQV which signed on in November 1919.
jeffotr.bizland.com/jeffsotr/
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A collection of links, sound bites and resources for old time radio, including a section on Canada.
users.ev1.net/~harolds/
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A compilation of sites and sounds from the Top 40 era of the 50s to the 70s, with airchecks, commercials, outtakes and nostalgia.
rodan.pantherco.com
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
A server dedicated to the radio hobbyist, with features, resources, news and references.
www.cestro.com/pcluster/index.shtml
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
One of the most popular ways for amateur radio DXers to exchange their information on rare DX contacts.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden-bc780/
Via: Eddie Muro, Long Island, New York
A user group for owners of the new Uniden BC-780 XLT trunk tracking scanner.
www.totse.com/en/media/radio_scanner_frequency_lists/
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
Alphabetically, all types and all locations.
www.snowcrest.net/marnells/audiolinks.htm
Via: Harry Marnells
Historic recordings of actuality events, including some material that some may find offensive. Hear audio from Alaska Air Flight 261, TWA Flight 800, the LAPD North Hollywood Shootout in 1997, a runaway train in New Brunswick in 1987, and others.
bobc_3.tripod.com/live.html
Via: Mike Agner, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Robert Cann of Virginia created this site of links to scanner audio.
www.orchidcitysoftware.com
Via: Al Dudley, Washington, DC
Free downloads of radio related software, plus other utility programs.
www.yesic.com/~pilon/securityinfo/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The crime and security home information center for various protection industries. The site also includes links to live police radio sites.
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www.loyola.edu/dept/politics/milintel.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
An extensive list of military intelligence links.
pubweb.nfr.net/~mjr/pubs/otpfaq/
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Information and FAQs about these spy tools.
gwis2.circ.gwu.edu/~gprice/audio.htm
Via: Richard Cuff, Allentown, Pennsylvania
A compilation of internet links, mostly audio, for the current affairs junkie.
ecountries.com
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
First country-based site combining business publishing and an on-line marketplace, featuring up to the minute news and commentary, analysis of breaking news and research & market statistics.
natural-disasters.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Dedicated to providing information and pictures about natural disasters.
www.nasar.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Personnel dedicated to working in search & rescue, disaster aid and emergency medicine.
www.intrescom.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A group focusing on relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.
www.weatherhub.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
An excellent site for worldwide weather as well as international time clocks.
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
Each day, a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe, together with brief information.
www.mars-watch.com/photos_global.html
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
A collection of photographs of the Red Planet; some really spectacular images.
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0011/earthlights_dmsp_big.jpg
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A satellite view of the Earth by night showing city lights. This photo is large, so could take some time to load fully on slower computers.
ei.cs.vt.edu/~history/
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
A collection of materials related to the history of computing as collected and written by J.A.N. Lee.
www.navyrelics.com/tribute/bellsys/index.htm
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
Keeping the memory of the former monolopy of the Bell system alive, featuring history, details of the break-up, and a touching collection of ads.
www.disobey.com/ghostsites/
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
This site features screenshots of over 120 defunct e-commerce sites dating from October 1996 to December 2000.
www.newseum.org/pulitzer/
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
A collection of Pulitzer Prize winning pictures with the photographer's voice-over narrative. The collection includes historic shots from Iwo Jima, the Korean War, the Bay of Pigs, the fall of the Iron Curtain and lots more.
www.siliconsalley.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
The site of a company wholly dedicated to providing timely, accurate and factual technical information for women. It is designed to fill a void in the on-line women's community.
alcatraz.san-francisco.ca.us
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The history, escape stories, tour information and links about one of America's most famous prisons.
www.gamberjohnson.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Looking to mount radio or computer equipment in your vehicle, but need some ideas? This company specializes in pedestal, in-dash, floor mounts, etc.
www.havis.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A company specializing in auxiliary lighting, mobile equipment consoles, radio racks and trays, emergency or prisoner transport equipment for vehicles, etc.
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encyclozine.com
Via: Daniel Sampson, Arcadia, Wisconsin
An on-line encyclopedia with colorful images, imaginative writing and a wide range of interests, covering arts, history, humanities, life, science space and technology. There are also quizzes and games. Also a radio page covering shortwave and ham radio is still under construction.
postinfo.net/links/
Via: Mike Brooker, Toronto, Ontario
All types of snail mail information, including links to official websites of international postal authorities.
www.onr.com/user/doggz/gallery.htm
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
Vengeful Aztec mummies, masked marauders, vampires, lurid colored demons, and Superhero El Santo highlight this collectin of Mexican movie theatre art from the 1950s and 60s. There is a gallery of scanned B grade movie posters.
www.spumco.com/magazine/eowbcc/
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
An alphabetic listing of Warner Brothers cartoons and characters, together with capsule definitions of the classic material.
membrane.com/test.html
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
Test out your computer's audio and video capabilities. It leads to a page which will explain how MPEG works. Very interesting.
members.tripod.com/schin26/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Are you tired of all those ">>" marks that build up each time you forward e-mails? This easy download will give you software to make them disappear. There is also a FAQ section.
www.dumblaws.com
Via: Tom Sundstrom, Vincetown, New Jersey
A collection of ridiculous laws still on the books.
www.dumbcriminalacts.com
Via: Tom Sundstrom, Vincetown, New Jersey
A database of stupid criminal acts.
www.urban75.com/Mag/useless.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Waste away vital hours of your life on this site.
www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Man's fascination with bubblewrap, the packaging material, has found its way to the Internet!
www.zipadeeday.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Dedicated to the quirky world we call home. Funny, weird and strange, but true.
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The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
Top of this section | Ham specials | Ham favourites | Receivers & scanners | Family Radio Service (FRS) | Monthly feature | Books & CD-ROMs | Contacting Radio H.F.
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. Please check out the Radio H.F. website at www.total.net/~radiohf/
Radio H.F. now has gift certificates available. If you aren't sure what to get someone, but would like something from Radio H.F., you can order gift certificates, for any value, good for an unlimited period of time. Contact me for complete details. Gift certicates easily solve your gift buying problems.
| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 199 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 269 | |
| Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1149 | |
| Icom IC-706 MK IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1699 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 499 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 289 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band (6m/2m/70cm/23cm) portable | $ 459 | |
| Icom IC-T22H 2m portable | $ 389 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 249 | |
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Icom IC-910H All mode | $ 2499 |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 279 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 349 | |
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Kenwood TS-2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 3499 |
| Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 4899 | |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 2199 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF base station | $ 1049 | |
| Yaesu FT-600 HF mobile | $ 1249 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m 60W mobile | $ 359 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 629 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 699 | |
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Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 549 |
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Yaesu FT-100D HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1799 |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1149 |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 379 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 229 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 259 |
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DR-140TQ 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Alinco DR-605TQ dual band mobile | $ 549 | |
| Alinco DR-610TQ dual band | $ 779 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF/6m station | $ 3999 | |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 349 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1899 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2399 | |
| Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu VX-5R tri-band (6m/2m/70cm) portable | $ 499 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, and A.D.I., plus all accessories for all brands also available.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver | $ 349 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
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Icom IC-R3 wideband receiver w/TV | $ 899 |
| 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 | $ 779 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 299 | |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 599 | |
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Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 449 |
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A.O.R. AR-8200 Mark II 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7300 receiver | $ 599 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 899 | |
| Uniden SC-180 100 channel portable scanner | $ 319 | |
| Uniden SC-200 200 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 379 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT TrunkTracker II portable scanner | $ 449 | |
| Uniden BC-780XLT TrunkTracker III mobile scanner | $ 649 |
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.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
Ham specials | Ham favourites | Receivers & scanners | Family Radio Service (FRS) | Monthly feature | Books & CD-ROMs | Contacting Radio H.F.
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 |
| Cobra | FRS-220CH 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
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| Cobra | FRS-250 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Cobra | FRS-300 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159 |
| Cobra | FRS-310WX 14 ch, weather | $ 179 |
| Cherokee | FR-460 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Icom | IC-4008 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 139 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-AM14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 75 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-LH14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 119 |
| Maxon | TK14-1C 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 69 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 149 |
| Maxon | TK514 base model | TBA |
| Midland | 75-507 14 ch, VOX | $ 69 |
| Midland | 75-507-2 14 ch, VOX (2 pack) | $ 138 |
| Midland | 75-515 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 119 |
| Motorola | FR-50 14 ch | $ 69 |
| Motorola | FR-60 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 79 |
| Motorola | T289AA 14 ch, CTCSS, AA batteries | $ 159 |
| Motorola | T289NiMH 14 ch, CTCSS, Ni-MH battery | $ 199 |
| Motorola | Spirit GT | $ 299 |
| Standard | HX625ABL 14 ch | $ 75 |
| Uniden | FRS-1400 14 ch, compact | $ 99 |
Cobra Electronics (www.cobraelec.com)
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. (www.midlandradio.com)
Maxon (www.topaz3.com)
Icom (www.icomamerica.com/FRS/)
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Do you have a collection of various battery chargers floating around for your amateur radio, cellphone, camcorder, laptop, cordless telephone, commercial radio, etc.? Why not use one universal rapid battery charger for all of them?
The Advanced Battery Systems Universal Charger will rapid charge NiCd and NiMH batteries from 4.8v to 12v in the home or office and 4.8v to 9.6v in your car. It is fully automatic, with built-in polarity protection, beeper and temperature sensor. It comes with a plug in adapter and cigarette lighter adapter. With an optional battery holders, you can also charge AAA, AA, C, D and 9V rechargeable cells.
This popular unit is available, in stock, at Radio HF for $79.95 Canadian. Contact Radio H.F. for complete details.
Radio H.F. is also an authorized dealer for all types of Advanced Battery Systems battery packs for amateur and commercial radios, cellular and cordless telephones, laptop computers, camcorders, pagers, etc. Check out the Advanced Battery Systems website at
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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| RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 | |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 18.50 | |
| 2001 | Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 7th Ed. | ARRL Operating Manual | $ 37.50 |
| 2001 |
ARRL Handbook | $ 48.00 |
| 2001 |
ARRL Handbook CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| 15th ed. | ARRL Hints & Kinks | $ 22.50 |
| 2000/01 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 12.00 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 | |
| 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 |
| 19th ed. |
ARRL Antenna Book | $ 45.00 |
| 19th ed. |
ARRL Antenna Book CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL NCJ 1973-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2001 |
Passport to Worldband Radio | $ 29.95 |
| 2001 |
World Radio TV Handbook | $ 37.95 |
| Joe Carr's Loop Antenna Handbook | $ 29.95 | |
| National Radio Club Loop Antenna Design | $ 19.95 | |
| 21st ed. | National Radio Club AM Radio Log | $ 29.95 |
| 18th ed. | FM Atlas | $ 29.95 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 |
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. Our complete publications catalogue, (www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat0201.html) February 2001 edition, is on-line, with information on ordering. Our catalogue also includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others.
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.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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(many changes June 2000 and August 2000)
Radio H.F.
P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne
St. Lambert, Quebec
CANADA J4R 2T8
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time (1400-2100 UTC Apr.-Oct.; 1500-2200 UTC Nov.-Mar.)
Sunday: CLOSED
Telephone and Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Telephone, toll free, in Canada only: 1 800 463-3773
Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Radio H.F.:
E-mail: radiohf@total.net
Website: www.total.net/~radiohf/
Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter:
E-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com
Website: www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html
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The largest gathering of radio monitoring hobbyists in North America takes place on March 9 and 10, 2001, in Kulpsville, Pennsylvania. All are invited to attend this popular annual event. As usual, I will be in attendance at this event. You will find all the details, and a registration form for the event, at www.trsc.com/winterfest.html.
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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.
Burlington, Ontario, 17 February 2001
Winter Hamfest, Burlington A.R.C. Location: Burlington Legion Hall, Burlington. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00, admission: public $5.00, tables $10.00. Talk-in: VE3RSB 147.210-. Information: Hugh McCully at 905-333-0826, e-mail: januscs@sympatico.ca. Website: www.barc.burlington.on.ca.
Milton, Vermont, 24 February 2001
Milton Hamfest -- Radio Amateurs of Northern Vermont. Location: Milton High School, Route 7, Milton. Time: 08:00 - 13:00, admission: public $3.00, under 18 years, free, Canadian money accepted at par from Canadian residents, exact change only. Cash only, no checks. Talk-in: WB1GQR, 145.150-. Information: (802)879-6589, before hamfest day, e-mail: w1sj@arrl.net. Website: www.ranv.together.com/milton.html.
Pointe-aux-Trembles, Québec, 03 March 2001
U.M.S. Hamfest -- Union Métropolitaine des sans filistes de Montréal. Location: Complexe Roussin, 12,125 Notre Dame East, Pointe-aux-Trembles. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00, admission: public $5.00, tables $10.00. Talk-in: VE2RWX, 146.700-. Information: Real VE2LRF at 450-463-1245, e-mail: Jean-Guy VE2AIK ve2aik@amsat.org.
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Brampton, Ontario, 24 March 2001
HAMEX 2001 -- Peel A.R.C. and Mississauga A.R.C. Location: Brampton Fall Fairgrounds, Heart Lake Road corner Old School Road, Brampton. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00-13:00, admission: public $5.00, tables $25.00. Talk-in: VE3PRC, 146.880-. Reservations and information: Bryan Weaver at 905-452-9056 or Michael Brickell at 905-826-5176, e-mail: ve3trj@rac.ca. Website: www.peelarc.org/hamex2001.html.
Langley, B.C., 25 March 2001
Langley ARA Fleamarket. Location: Elks Lodge, 27309 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove. Time: vendors 09:00, public 10:00-13:00, admission: public $3.00, tables $15.00. Talk-in: VE7RLY, 147.380+. Table reservations: Mike Holley at 604-534-6466 or Wayne Muster at 604-556-7810, e-mail: mholley@quik.com.
Ste-Thérèse, Québec, 31 March 2001
Laval Laurentides Hamfest. Location: Polyvalente Ste-Thérèse, 401 du Domaine, Ste-Therese. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00, admission: public $5.00, tables $7.00. Talk-in: 147.315. Information: 450-625-8656.
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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. Sample copies of recent issues are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 elsewhere. 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 (UTC Wednesday, 0100 Apr.-Oct., 0200 Nov.-Mar.). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
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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 Apr.-Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.-Mar.). Co-hosts Sheldon Harvey and Bill Westenhaver 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 listen to the International Radio Report whenever you like. Thanks to one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of the programme are available on demand at members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Also you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
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Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 MHz (-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 500 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.
That's all for this month. Radio H.F. operates as a mail, telephone, and on-line business, with the many 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 hfnewsletter@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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