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April 2001, Volume 3, Number 04
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2001 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.
All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential. To have yourself added or removed from the distribution list of this newsletter, contact Sheldon by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Welcome to Vol. 3 Number 04 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.].
Happy Easter -- Happy Passover -- Happy Spring!
Even though the calendar said spring here in the northern hemisphere, winter refused to let go, as the Montreal area received a 45 to 50 centimetre dumping of snow, just when we thought it was all over for the season. Hopefully that was the last of it!
Speaking of the last, I have decided to drop the Question of the Month and Website of the Month features which appeared in the last two editions. Once again, the number of people responding to the questions was in the single digits, so it appears that the majority of you are just not interested. Thanks to the few of you who did take the time to respond.
I have to say that I was not really too surprised at the low turnout. It seems to be simple human nature for people to take things for free, like this Newsletter, but for most to give nothing in return. Fortunately, we continue to have a substantial number contributing material each month to keep this publication interesting. Please remember that your input is the most important part of this Newsletter.
Without your input, I cannot continue to find all of this information myself. So, if you find something of interest on the web, please send it along. Your comments on the Newsletter are also appreciated. 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.
Be sure to check the amateur radio fleamarkets and hamfests calendar in the Publicity Zone, for events in your area. If your group has an event scheduled, please send me the details and I will gladly include the event on the list.
Let's get things under way with this month's selection of sites. I thought it would be a good idea to include a special Top Ten section of radio-related sites. These are all sites which have previously appeared in the Newsletter. Given that we have a large number of new subscribers each month, and many of you have not been with us from the start, I thought I would pick what I believe to be 10 indispensable websites to any radio hobbyist. These are sites that I use almost every day. Many of you may already have most of these 10 bookmarked. You may also have others which you feel fall into the same category. If so, why not tell us about them. I hope you find these Top Ten as useful as I do.
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Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC: "Thanks for publishing the HF Newsletter. It provides some of the more interesting sites for me regarding electronics and related subjects. I get the impression that you might spend a good chunk of time searching the Net."
Norman Butwill, Brossard, Quebec: "The messenger is often forgotten. So, in case no one has thought of this, I would like to thank you for the Internet Newsletter and all of the work that you put into it. It is really appreciated, and I, like I am sure others, look forward to each edition. Good work!"
Ken Magee, St. Lazare, Quebec: "I get it regularly and find it interesting reading."
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The following, in no particular order, is my personal choice of what I find to be 10 of the most useful sites to any radio hobbyist. All of these have appeared in previous editions of the Newsletter, but are worthy of mentioning again.
www.angelfire.com/wi2/shortwave/
A regularly updated listing of shortwave broadcasts in English, primarly targeting North America, with cross references to station websites. Station names, times and frequencies for the broadcasts are included. Created and maintained by Daniel Sampson, of Arcadia, Wisconsin.
Maintained by Wilhelm Eilertsen of Oslo, Norway, this site now has over 7,500 links to sites covering all aspects of radio. Definitely a valuable source of information to anyone with an interest in radio.
www.cybercomm.net/~slapshot/swlmarks.html
One of the largest collections of links to sites covering all aspects of DX'ing, including clubs, newsboards, reference files, frequency lists, stations, organizations, etc.
AM (MW): www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/amq.html
FM: www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/fmq.html
TV: www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/tvq.html
A look-up program from the Federal Communications Commission for AM, FM and TV stations. Search by a variety of parameters, such as city, frequency, latitude/longitude, etc.
Worldwide Utility News is an on-line club with over 2000 members worldwide, specializing in the world of utility station DXing. In addition to the very useful WUN list server which you can subscribe to, there are many reference documents and frequency lists for various types of utility stations worldwide. Also a monthly on-line newsletter is available, summarizing monthly loggings from members.
If you are into scanning, then this is the one site you absolutely need to explore. Rich Wells maintains this excellent source of news, equipment previews and reviews, tips and tricks, classified ads, links to other scanning sites, etc.
Although predominantly for Canadian amateur radio operators, this site of Canada's national ham radio organization has excellent general information on ham radio, helpful to amateurs anywhere. There are also excellent discussion boards, plus links to ham radio related sites and information worldwide.
www.buck.com/cgi-bin/do_hamcall/
A simple and easy to use callsign look-up program for amateur radio operators worldwide.
Probably the world's largest collection of amateur radio and other radio-related websites anywhere. QSL.NET also provides amateur operators with free e-mail and webpage hosting services. A tour through the index will literally keep you occupied for weeks.
An alphabetical listing of radio equipment companies, linking you to their individual webpages. Just an excellent source for leading you to the details of equipment, parts, accessories, etc., all relating to radio.
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hydra.carleton.ca/ambc/aminfo.html
Via: Barry McLarnon, Ottawa, Ontario
A search engine using data from Lee Freshwater's BCB DX Logbook. You can look up stations simply by call letters. You can get distance and bearings of the stations, sunrise/sunset information, and searches for unidentified stations or partial IDs.
cgi.zdnet.com/slink?85390:2801791
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Classic radio shows from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, this on-line service plays nothing but the classics.
www.100.com/top/Radio/
Via: Petro G., Georgia, USA
A selection of the top 100 stations, resources, on-line netcasts, etc.
www.dxfm.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Introductory information about AM, FM and TV DXing, by Professor Girard.
home.tbbs.net/~bhammond/sca.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Documentation and information on FM sub-carriers; what they are, how they work, what they are used for, plus some technical data. Also a list of links.
members.aol.com/fmatlas/home.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Dr. Bruce Elving, one of the world's foremost authorities on FM DXing, and publisher of the FM Atlas. Be sure to follow the link to his World of FM DXing page.
science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast19jan_1.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A NASA science article about VLF radio sounds and equipment. You can also listen to actual sounds in audio files on this site.
image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/inspire/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A non-profit scientific, educational corporation bringing natural and man-made radio waves in the audio region to high school students.
radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Planetary radio astronomy for schools. This site features students and amateur scientists observing and analyzing the natural radio emissions of Jupiter and the Sun.
www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/osmhome.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
From NTIA, information on U.S. and international activities in spectrum management. Their mission is also outlined, plus you will find on-line frequency charts.
Gopher site: sec.noaa.gov/00/latest/wwv/
Via: Charles Alexander, Columbus, Ohio
Check out the latest propagation reports anytime, without having to wait for 18 minutes past each hour on WWV Fort Collins, Colorado.
soho.nascom.nasa.gov
Via: Charles Alexander, Columbus, Ohio
A great site of solar information with details of current solar activity, with many photos.
www.mouseherder.com/xapic/freq.html
Via: Temp Berdan, Sez, Arizona
Frequencies, nets, broadcasts and weather data for mariners.
lcweb.loc.gov/rr/record/
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A searchable database of what's available in the Library of Congress' collection, including motion pictures, broadcasting and recorded sound.
www.sqcra.qc.ca
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
Although predominantly in French, this is a good source of information on this Quebec based group of radio collectors, their collections, activities, and their newsletter.
www.freeyellow.com/members4/radiohovsep/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
In today's rapidly changing world, Radio Hovsep is somewhat of a trip into the past. Owner Joseph Hovsepian and his staff operate this small electronics shop in Montreal. What is unique is that they specialize in the repair and restoration of older radio and electronics equipment. Radio Hovsep also has an extensive parts department, specializing in older European model equipent, names like Grundig, Telefunken, Nordmendie, etc. They also have one of the largest selections of new and used tubes anywhere. Feel free to contact them from anywhere. Tell them you heard about them in the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter.
clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/thecanadianicomr2/
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
Larry has formed this club for owners of the popular Icom IC-R2 portable receiver. You don't have to be Canadian to participate. Join in on discussions, questions and answers, tips, etc.
www.cbtricks.com
Via: Bennie Bolin, ???
A wide variety of technically-oriented information aimed at fans of citizens band, amateur radio, and radio in general. An open, non-commercial site.
sm0vpo.8m.com
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Harry Lythall's collection of projects, references, basic information on antennas, receivers, transmitters, circuits, amplifiers, etc., all for the project builder or experimenter.
iz8bly.sysonline.it
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A selection of ham radio software links for Windows and soundcards.
www.afn.org/~afn09444/
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Great sections on astronomy, flight simulation, ham and other radio, scanning, space flight and weather. Todd is amateur radio operator KB4MHH.
www.pacificsites.com/~brooke/electron.shtml
Via: Al Dudley, Washington, DC
Brooke Clarke's page of radio, radio related and technical links.
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www.ecsel.psu.edu/~dbieryla/highspeed/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
History, technical data, designs, and links to other sites about high speed trains. Be sure to check out the section on the Chunnel between the UK and France.
home.no.net/lotsberg/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Dedicated to tunnels of all types; road, subsea, railway, canals. Also features on new projects, history of tunnels and links.
www.confederationbridge.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Available in both English and French, complete details of the 12.9 km bridge between New Brunswick and Price Edward Island, the longest bridge ever build over ice covered water. You'll find fascinating facts, traffic management, historical facts, details of the technical challenge and a photo gallery.
www.pwgsc.gc.ca/rps/confed/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Also in English and French, an initiative of Public Works & Government Services Canada. The bridge is expected to have 100 years of service life. This unique initiative, over the next 20 years, will study the short and long term performance of the bridge.
bridgepros.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Dedicated to the engineering, history and construction of bridges throughout the world.
www.nellis.af.mil/units/547is/TTF/TTF.htm
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
A virtual tour of aircraft, artillery, vehicles, missiles, radar, small arms, tanks, etc.
www.tsixroads.com/Corinth_MLSANDY/isabh.html
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
Dedicated to the study, documentation and preservation of the culture of the barnstorming community.
www.policeguide.com
Via: Rob Dougald, Toronto, Ontario
Your guide to cop culture. A collection of all things police, including an on-line police sketch artist, free FBI search records, 911 tapes, and links to other police information sites.
www.angelfire.com/on/patchdude/
Via: Rob Dougald, Toronto, Ontario
A personal collection of international police patches plus a classified trade/want list, plus other sources of information for police patch collectors.
sciencematters.com/watch/
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
A monthly science media guide for radio and TV programmes. Great links and interesting science simulations.
smithsonianchips.si.edu
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
The National Museum of American History's Chip Museum consists of individual donations of objects, images and documentation tracing the history of integrated circuits. The Chip Collection is a work in progress.
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www.pc-help.org/trace.htm
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Using several network query utilities such as PING, WHOIS, NSLOOKUP, and TRACEROUTE, it prepares a report that helps you track down sometimes disguised sources of unwanted e-mails, as well as interpret website access logs, firewall reports, etc.
www.sonicspot.com/winsolo/winsolo.html
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Temporarily closes all background applications in order to allow a sensitive application to run with no interruption from other multi-tasking applications.
www.coolwebsightings.com/newsletter/search.html
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Claiming to be the largest search engine directory on the web today, with 16,420 search engines to choose from, including many specialized thematic searches.
www.vivisimo.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A search engine for the Internet which offers some unique customized search options.
www.anywho.com
Via: Jackie Dourley, Montreal, Quebec
A look up tool for finding people and businesses in Canada and the United States.
catchup.cnet.com/setup.asp
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
This downloadable software scans all installed software on your computer, displays your version, and tells you what's available in revisions, security leaks, or upgrades.
www.paltalk.com/paltalk/index.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A source of free phone calls, live video calls, voice chat rooms, voice e-mail, etc.
ng.netgate.net/~mette/lars/cubedude/
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Lars Petrus's site clearly explains his well regarded speed solution to the Rubik's cube and offers links to the rest of the speedy solution websites.
www.thenervousdog.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
One of the funniest satirical news magazines on the Internet.
www.pong-story.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
The site of the world's first video game. The site is available in English and French and profiles the original computer tennis game, with history and photos.
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The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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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. 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.
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF/6m station | $ 3949 | |
| Icom IC-706 MK IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1629 | |
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Icom IC-910H All mode | $ 2449 |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 489 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 229 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 979 | |
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Kenwood TS-2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 3499 |
| Yaesu FT-1000D HF base | $ 6299 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000MP HF base | $ 3699 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 239 |
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| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 199 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 269 | |
| 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 | |
| Alinco DX-70TH HF/6m base | $ 1299 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1149 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 349 | |
| 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-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2399 | |
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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-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 |
| Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 229 | |
| 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.
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| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 599 | |
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Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 449 |
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Alinco DJ-X2000 wide band receiver | $ 849 |
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A.O.R. AR-8200 Mark II 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 |
| Drake R8B communications receiver | $ 1879 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Grundig Satellit Millennium 800 | $ 779 | |
| 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 | |
| Sony ICF-SW07 shortwave portable | $ 699 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 299 | |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| 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 | $ 599 | |
| Yaesu VR-120 compact receiver | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu VR-500 wideband receiver | $ 529 | |
| Yaesu VR-5000 general coverage base receiver | $ 1499 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7300 receiver | $ 599 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 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.
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We have a good selection of these popular units available. Here are the models and prices currently available from Radio H.F. Note: many prices dropped this month.
| Cobra | FRS-220CH 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 69 |
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| Cobra | FRS-250 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
| Cobra | FRS-310WX 14 ch, weather | $ 149 |
| Cherokee | FR-460 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
| Icom | IC-4008 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 149 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-AM14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 75 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-LH14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 88 |
| Maxon | TK14-1C 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 59 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 119 |
| Midland | 75-515 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
| 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 1 watt GMRS | $ 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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One of the leading manufacturers of shortwave portable radios is the Taiwanese company, Sangean. Two of their most popular units on the market today are the ATS-909 and the ATS-505. There are several other models available, some good, some bad. You can see all the current models available on the Sangean website, which is linked on the Radio H.F. webpage. You can go directly to the Sangean site at www.sangean.com/showroom.htm.
Radio H.F. is an authorized dealer for Sangean radios. Please contact us for details on pricing and availability on the various models. Special pricing is available this month on limited quantities on certain models, including the 909 and 505.
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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.
Below is a small sample of the items in stock and available by mail order from Radio H.F. Our complete publications catalogue, February 2001 edition, is on-line, with information on ordering. Our catalogue includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others. Visit the Radio H.F. web site (www.total.net/~radiohf/) and follow the link to the complete list.
| RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 38.00 | |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 28.50 | |
| 2001 | Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 2001/2002 |
ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 13.50 |
| 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 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 | |
| ARRL APRS -- Tracks, Maps & Mobiles | $ 22.50 | |
| Oct. 2000 | ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 |
| 19th ed. | ARRL Antenna Book | $ 45.00 |
| 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 | |
| 2001 |
ARRL Yagi Antenna Classics | $ 26.95 |
| 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 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 | |
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A Family Affair--The R.L. Drake story | $ 44.95 |
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Grundig Satellit--words & pictures | $ 29.95 |
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Tube Testers & Classic Test Gear | $ 38.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Guide to Utilities | $ 59.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guide | $ 52.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Super Frequency CD-ROM | $ 44.95 |
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(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.
Iroquois, Ontario, Saturday, 14 April 2001
Iroquois A.R.C. Fleamarket. Location: Iroquois Community Centre, Iroquois, ON. Time: vendors 08:00 AM, public 09:00-13:00, admission: free, tables $10.00. Talk-in: VE3IRO 145.390-. Information: Gordon Knights 613-657-3640, e-mail: ve3ugw@recorder.ca. Website: cc.recorder.ca/~ve3ugw/.
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Lasalle, Quebec, Saturday, 21 April 2001
Montreal A.R.C. Fleamarket. Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 Lasalle, 7771 Bouvier, corner Shevchenko, Lasalle, QC. Time: vendors 07:30, public 08:30-12:30, admission: public $4.00, tables $8.00 or two for $15.00. Talk-in: VE2RED 147.270+. Information: James R. Hay at 514-697-7205, e-mail jrhay@haya.qc.ca. Website: www.marc.qc.ca/fest.html.
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Durham Region, Ontario, Saturday, 28 April 2001
Durham Region Hamfest, South Pickering A.R.C. and the North Shore A.R.C. Location: Iroquois Park Recreation Centre. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00-13:00, admission: $6.00, tables $25.00. Talk-in: VE3OSH 147.120+. Information: Peter Henry, VE3PWH, e-mail ve3pwh@rac.ca.
Summerland, British Columbia, Sunday, 29 April 2001
Summerland 7th Annual Fleamarket. Location: Senior Citizen's Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, Summerland, BC. Time: vendors 09:00, public 10:00-14:00, admission: public $2.00, tables $15.00. Talk-in: 145.350. Information: Tom Jacques, VE7TAJ, 250-494-1994, e-mail ve7taj@rac.ca.
Stittsville, Ontario, Saturday, 5 May 2001
Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club Hamfest. Location: Stittsville Arena, Stittsville, Ontario. Time: public 09:00-12:00, admission: $3.00, private tables $10.00, commercial tables $20.00. Talk-in: 147.300. Information: Jake 613-253-3732, e-mail ve3tqx@rac.ca.
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Etobicoke, Ontario, Saturday, 12 May 2001
Annual Spring Hamfest and Fleamarket, Skywide Amateur Radio Club. Location: Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke (Toronto) ON. Time: vendors 08:00, public 09:00-11:30, admission $5.00, tables $12.00. Talk-in: VE3SKY 146.985-. Reservations: Derrick Poulter, 416-247-7728. Information: Murray Smith, 416-621-1233, e-mail murray.smith3@sympatico.ca. Website: webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/sarc/fleamar.html.
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Saturday, 12 May 2001
17th Annual Smiths Falls Fleamarket, Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club Inc. Location: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, 150 Beckwith St. North, Smiths Falls. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00, admission $3.00, tables $10:00. Talk-in: VE3RLR 147.210+. Information: Baxter Smith VE3BFX, 613-283-7852, e-mail baxsmith@falls.igs.net. Website: www.falls.igs.net/~rlarc/.
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Dayton, Ohio, 18-20 May 2001
Dayton Hamvention, need we say more? Website: www.hamvention.org.
Tracy, Québec, Sunday, 27 May 2001
Hamfest de Quebec. Location: Aurel Racine Curling Club, Tracy, Quebec. Time: vendors 06:00, public 09:00, admission 5,00$, tables 15,00$. Talk-in: 145.370 (103.5 tone). Information: Denis, 450-746-0814, e-mail ve2cbs@hotmail.com. Website: www.ve2cbs.qc.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. 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. To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub (Link fixed 01/06/20).
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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.). Now in our 13th year on the air, 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. Now in its 7th year, it has had over 500 different participants. 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):
Top of this section | Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
You can also hear Sheldon Harvey on his 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-order, 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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