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May 2001, Volume 3, Number 05
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
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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 05 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 Mother's Day!
I think you'll really enjoy this month's edition. We have a great selection of websites covering a wide variety of subjects. I added a couple of sites to do with Mother's Day and one about May Day, a holiday not celebrated that much here in North America, but recognized much more overseas. There are some great old time radio sites, plus some excellent choices incorporating sights and sounds. I'm sure you'll find some unique and helpful information again in this issue.
Thanks to all the contributors. Without your input, this Newsletter does not exist. 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.
Please tell your friends about the Newsletter as well. If you know someone who would like to be on the distribution list, simply have them e-mail me with their request.
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 on with it. Warning! It's going to be a long one this time.
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Tim Gerchmez, Renton, Washington: "Hi Sheldon, I have to admit a greatly diminished interest lately in radio and H.F. topics, having recently subscribed to broadband cable Internet access (the Net seems to be having a detrimental effect on the hobby in more ways than one). However, I still appreciate the newsletters, as they remind me the hobby still exists and should I find the time, my radios are still sitting there, waiting to be turned on. Thank you. I appreciate the time you take with the newsletter, and am sorry to hear you get so few responses. Please keep me subscribed, as I read about every second or third issue ... and especially appreciate the list of websites."
Stewart Mackenzie, Huntingdon Beach, California: "Just received your current edition. It was full of information and it amazes me just how much work you must put in this project. Keep up the good work for the hobby. Happy Easter Holiday!"
Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont: "Your HF Newsletter is super. I spent 2 hours there yesterday, printed 16 pages of references and am not done yet! Take care."
Geoff Geduld, Willowdale, Ontario: "Thanks for your, as usual, interesting and valuable newsletter. I have been a regular reader since Feb 2000 and keep it close by(!) for reference. Keep it going without changing anything - sorry you plan to drop question and website of the month. My only regret is that I can't remember all of the interesting looking sites which I have not bookmarked."
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www.csi.ukns.com/radio.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This site has been featured in the Newsletter last year, but there are many updates and additions to it, so I thought I would list it again. Check out on-line radio services from around the world.
www.talkradioroundup.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Listen to the Best of Talk Radio Roundup 24-hours a Day. See what's on the air live, hour by hour, and link into the live audio of talk radio from around the world.
www.internetradiolist.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Search through over 2000 stations on the Internet. The site features stations and categories. Stations are arranged by various types, formats, etc.
216.133.226.100/index.html
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Bitbop Tuner searches thousands of Internet Radio Stations to help you find just the music you're looking for based on your preferences. You can actually monitor in real time what's being place on thousands of stations. Bitbop then lets you RECORD your favorite tunes and add them to your own playlist which can be listened to whenever you want.
www.billsparks.org
Via: Bill Sparks, Indianapolis, Indiana
Welcome to Bill Sparks' Audio, News and Info links directory. Browse by category or search for a particular station, city, or state. Feel free to submit your own link to add to the database. These links go directly to the audio file also known as the 'listen' link. Over 2,600 links to listen to.
www.ips.gov.au/index.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
IPS is a unit of the Department of Industry Science and Resources, part of the Australian Government. IPS provides the Australian radio propagation and space environment services. Check sections on HF radio and space weather, satellites, HF activities in Australia, New Zealand, North Atlantic, North America, Europe and Japan. Also sections on various solar observatories.
www.xmradio.com/have.asp
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
XM Satellite Radio will use direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to provide programming to listeners across the continental United States. Learn all about this new system.
www.bbc.co.uk/digitalradio/text/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Confused by all the talk about digital radio? So am I! Here is some information on digital radio prepared by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Be sure to read the "Information" and "FAQ" sections for excellent, easy to understand explanations.
www.jsc.mil
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
The Joint Spectrum Center (JSC) serves as the DoD center of excellence for electromagnetic spectrum management matters in support of the Director for Command, Control, Communication and Computer Systems, Joint Staff (J6), The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (OASD/C3I), the Unified Commands, Military Departments and defense agencies. The JSC supports the Information Protect missions of Information Warfare (IW) as they relate to spectrum supremacy.
www.motorola.com/GSS/SSTG/ISD/ws/warriorcrs.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Land Warrior EMD program is the Army's revolutionary program to develop and field a totally integrated Soldier Fighting System. This system will use advanced technologies to provide unparalleled lethality by providing an improved capability to detect, acquire, locate and engage targets at greater ranges, day or night. The system can link the individual soldier to the digitized battlefield for improved communications and situational awareness.
www.trunkedradio.net
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
All the latest news, information, reference material, updates, etc. on trunked radio systems, including history, developments, equipment, trunk-tracking, etc.
www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanner/scnsites.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is a links page from the site of Todd L. Sherman, who maintains this page predominantly for North Florida area scanner enthusiasts, but his links page has some excellent links to sites of great interest to scanner fans anywhere.
members.eisa.net.au/~stevep/scanning.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
On this site you will find police frequencies, general frequencies, scanner radio information and more for the scanner and shortwave listener. The site is split into 3 sections which are comprised of the following areas. Country specific - Non Country specific - General information (for everyone worldwide) and On this page.
westpascanner.terrashare.com/tones.htm
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Descriptions and details of the various tones and signaling formats used in radio communications.
www.bigyun2000.co.uk
Via: Tony, U.K.
For those with an interest in scanners, amateur radio, CB, shortwave listening, aviation, decoding and weather imaging.
www.users.fast.net/~k3pd/
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
One of the largest sources of amateur radio-related files and links, created and maintained by Pietro de Volpi, Jr., K3PD, of New Cumberland, PA. Just the amateur radio resources page of links can certainly keep someone occupied for days!
www.oakvilleamateurs.net
Via: Michael Willems, Oakville, Ontario
This amateur radio club, in southern Ontario, has a brand new website and would like everyone reading this newsletter to visit, and please feel free to sign the guestbook.
www.justradios.com/schematics.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
If you need a radio schematic for an antique tube radio that was made in Canada, you have come to the right place. We carry a complete set of RCC (Radio College of Canada) schematics. RCC is the Canadian equivalent of Riders. We also carry a good selection of original factory electronic circuit diagrams, tube data and service notes for brands such as RCA, CGE (Canadian General Electric), Rogers Majestic, Marconi, DeForest Crosley, Philco, Westinghouse, Stewart Warner, Electrohome and Northern Electric.
www.otr.com/index.shtml
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
This site was featured back in the first year of the Newsletter, but there have been hundreds of updates and additions since them. Pay particular attention to the "Links" section which has a search feature, connecting you to literally hundreds of sites for old time radio material.
www.n8elq.com/index.html
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
423 Old Time Radio Show Titles with 14,614 Episodes available for immediate download; over 99 Gigs of shows available! This is a non-profit site, and is here for your enjoyment and your use, but I can not keep the site going without the support of those who use it. Although my original intentions were to make this site totally FREE, the cost of software, hardware, access and licenses makes that impossible Full download access is available for a donation of $4.00 per each 1 GB of download. One GB of shows is about 142 (+-) hours of playing time when downloading MP3s.
wayback.net
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A Canadian collection of old time radio material, including recordings from the Radio City Playhouse. All material here is free; nothing being sold. There are files in MP3 and Real Audio formats, plus there are extensive links to OTR related sites.
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www.holidays.net/mother/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A celebration in honour of all mothers.
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/7214/mother.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The history and traditions of the holiday
www.mayweek.ab.ca/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Created in 1998, this site celebrates May Day, the international working class holiday. Read about the origins of May Day, events scheduled around the world, and a links section.
www.electronics-tutorials.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
In-depth theory and practical designs on: Transistor Amplifier Design, LC Filters, and Oscillators. A lighter look at Receivers, Transmitters, and Test Equipment.
www.geocities.com/Yosemite/4466/gldirect.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Lawrence Rodrigues, with the U.S. Air Force, got to live a life-long dream to spend time in the Arctic. Listed on his site are 13 "chapters" with stories and pictures about his year in Greenland, including details of the Thule Air Force Bace.
ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A look at the 7 historical wonders of the world, of which only one remains today. Also some links to modern day wonders of the world.
stonewall.nist.gov
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks, April 30, 2001
The stone test wall was constructed to study the performance of stone subjected to weathering. It contains 2352 individual samples of stone, of which 2032 are domestic stone from 47 states, and 320 are stones from 16 foreign countries. Over 30 distinct types of stones are represented, some of which are not commonly used for building purposes. There are many varieties of the common types used in building, such as marble, limestone, sandstone, and granite. This site presents the existing data and pictures for each particular stone.
www.skyscrapers.com/public/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Sixty three editors offer tens of thousands of buildings, facts and figures. You can search for buildings in your own city as well.
www.greatbuildings.com/gbc.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The gateway to architecture around the world and throughout history. Find 3D models, photographs, drawings, commentaries, etc. on some of the world's greatest buildings.
www1.etl.noaa.gov/othr/index.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
I wasn't sure where to put this entry; in the radio or in the general category. Any experienced shortwave listener will have been exposed to the sounds of over-the-horizon radar, perhaps the most famous, or infamous, being the Russian Woodpecker. The technology of the Cold War has been adapted for other uses. In this case, as the site indicates, "We need better ocean-monitoring systems to help us understand the ocean's role in shaping the world's weather and climate. NOAA works with the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy to exploit the unused ocean-monitoring capabilities of their Cold War early-warning radar systems. Our tests show that ground-based radars can remotely monitor ocean-surface winds and currents over data-sparse ocean areas that would otherwise require thousands of widely dispersed in-situ instruments. This page shows some results of those tests."
www.weatheroffice.com
Via: Ron Walsh, Kingston, Ontario
The new Environment Canada website is great. All kinds of Canadian weather data, radar, satellite, etc. It also had an e-mail service which will send you the forecast for up to three areas up to three times a day.
www.traffic.com/home/html/traffic.html
Via: Yahoo Daily Wire, April 23
America's best, most accurate traffic information - Now time really is on your side! Experience the breakthrough in traffic information with the TrafficPulse(SM) Digital Sensor Network introduced in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia! It's driving your way too!
www.time.gov/exhibits.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
International websites concerning time, including the history of timekeeping, calendars, an explanation of Daylight Saving Time, clocks, and watches.
micro.magnet.fsu.edu/index.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
The Molecular Expressions website features our acclaimed photo galleries that explore the fascinating world of optical microscopy. We are going where no microscope has gone before by offering one of the Web's largest collections of color photographs taken through an optical microscope (commonly referred to as "photomicrographs").
www.mystarslive.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
When you visit the site, all you have to do is choose your location, time, and view, and My Stars Live will generate a star map of the skies above your home. The chart identifies stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies and even warns you about upcoming events like eclipses, asteroids, and meteor showers.
liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov
Via: Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont
Information on NASA updates, spacecraft, astronauts and the human journey into space, details of the universe, fundamentals of science & engineering, and a useful tool for tracking satellites and spacecraft.
www.enterprisemission.com
Via: I. Plumber, Owen Sound, Ontario
This site looks at space exploration and discovery over the past 30 years and details some of the findings, from a unique perspective. The mission statement of the site says "Public understanding of major achievements of the Space Age over the past 30 years -- carried out by both the former Soviet Union and the United States -- increasingly seems to have been nothing more than a carefully constructed 'version' of a much more extraordinary truth."
www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/hall/8729/jump.html
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
For post-war baby boomers -- remember the threat of attack by Soviet bombers during the height of the cold war? Civilians would be warned by siren if attack was imminent. Most of these air raid sirens were simply disposed of when they were rendered obsolete by more advanced warfare. One person on the US west coast decided to one such siren from the scrapper with the intent of restoring it. Developed in the 1950s, this is said to be the most powerful air raid siren ever built - it's powered by a Chrysler V8 hemi engine!!. Loudness Rating: 138 dB at 100 feet.
www.wku.edu/Music/Kallstrom.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Michael Kallstrom is a member of the Canadian International DX Club. So are a lot of other people, but Michael Kallstrom is an active composer and performer, and the creator of ELECTRIC OPERA, a series of four solo vocal works with electronic tape, puppets and videos that have been performed more than 100 times in the United States and Canada for colleges and universities, festivals and concert series, public schools and churches. This will give you an idea of the diverse world that shortwave listeners and Dxers come from.
www.radioescapade.com/bnw/scanner/
Via: Charles Guerin, Cote des Neiges, Quebec
Created by "Scanner" (aka producer Robin Rimbaud) in collaboration with graphic designer Tonne, approximate 45 minutes in length. Cutting edge digital mixology using pictures and samples taken from the Montreal area. Includes the use of software that actually turns the images into sound. Recorded October 16th at the Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and New Media as part of a special week long Brave New Waves web-cast. This link is to another project by Robin Rimbaud: www.dfuse.com/scanner/">www.dfuse.com/scanner/.
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www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
The Canadian Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on all subjects relating to Canada. Current features include: An introduction to the life of Pierre Trudeau (former Prime Minister); 100 Canadian Originals -- biographies of outstanding individuals; The 100 Greates Events in Canadian History -- Read about the events that shaped Canadian history over the past 10,000 years; and much more.
www.top5000sites.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
There are currently about 43,000,000 websites on the Internet but 75% of the traffic goes to fewer than 5,000 destinations. The remaining Web traffic is spread among 42,995,000 or so sites, meaning that they receive very little traffic and are probably not of particular interest to the general public. At Top5000sites.com, we have made it easy for you to navigate to the 5,000 or so sites everyday people find most interesting and entertaining (we have excluded pornographic or adult-oriented sites). Our site is designed to make getting to major Web destinations quick and easy, usually in three mouse clicks or less! Other sites like Yahoo! or GoTo.com are much more useful when you are searching for obscure or special interest information. We suggest that you use our site in conjunction with those successful search engines.
gwu.edu/~gprice/handbook.htm
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
A search tool of various almanacs, fact books, statistical reports and related reference tools.
www.allthetests.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
What's your IQ? You can find out at AllTheTests.com. It's your on-line guide to on-line tests. You'll find IQ tests, language tests, personality tests, tests for kids and more. Go ahead. Take a test!
www.zeal.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
The distributed knowledge of the Web also makes it difficult to navigate. Zeal's community-driven Web directory, with its ratings, reviews, and detailed information about websites, makes it easier to discover and identify the best sites. Not only does Zeal provide a place for web surfers to find the best information, Zeal also provides tools that allow each user to benefit from the experience of other members of the Zeal community.
www.haimei.com/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Just look at the radios being produced by this firm out of Guangdong, People's Republic of China. I guess if you want any of these little "gems," you'll have to find their distributors and retailers in your city or town! Just look at some of those novelty radios.
www.smdistributor.com/collectibles/computer_radio.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
How about one of these little gems? Everyone is saying that the computer and Internet is taking over from the radio hobby. Well, how about getting two in one. So, what do you think? Single, double or triple conversion!
www.retrofuture.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
The Retrofuture is a concept based on a simple question: what happened to all that futuristic stuff which was supposed to change our lives by the year 2000? Stuff like rocket belts, flying cars, food pills and inflatable homes.
www.dearauntnettie.com/museum/index.htm
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks, April 9
Some say genius borders insanity. This tongue-and-cheek collection plumbs the alter egos of the world's great "artists," exploring the motivation and circumstances behind their masterpieces. Who knew that Claude Moanet's famed "Under the Waterlilies" was a result of an argument over American Jazz? We were equally shocked to find that the stark simplicity of Mark Rotko's "The Big Bruise" was inspired by a simple household accident. Of course, paintings such as "Whistler's Overbearing Mother" and "Genetically Engineered Pear" will be recognizable, but we don't recommend looking for these pieces in any museums.
www.plinko.net/404/
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
The 404 Research Lab is committed to improving the Internet experience through the systematic eradication of ugly and confusing '404 Not Found' errors. The Lab acknowledges and respects the importance of 404 to the Web, and works to actively improve the quality and helpfulness of 404s throughout the world.
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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-2800 dual band mobile | $ 749 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 469 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 199 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 259 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 4699 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000D HF base | $ 6299 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000MP HF base | $ 3899 | |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1199 |
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Yaesu FT-100D HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1749 |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m 60W mobile | $ 329 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 649 | |
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Yaesu FT-7100 dual band mobile | $ 739 |
| Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 549 | |
| Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 319 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 269 |
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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-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-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1149 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| 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 | |
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Kenwood TS-2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 3499 |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1899 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 979 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 349 | |
| 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 | |
| Yaesu VX-5R tri-band (6m/2m/70cm) portable | $ 499 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 239 |
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.
| 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)
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Maxon (www.topaz3.com)
Icom (www.icomamerica.com/FRS/)
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This month brings 5 new titles from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). These, and all other ARRL publications, are available from Radio H.F.
Repeater Directory 2001/2002 -- The new edition of this popular annual publication is now available, in its usual handy pocket-sized format. There are thousands of updated listings of North American VHF and UHF repeaters. Price: $13.50.
On the Air with Ham Radio -- This new publication is designed to provide recent hams with all they will need to get active on the ham bands. The book includes a handy information guide that features useful reference material. THE excellent book for the novice ham, offering basic introduction into all aspects of amateur radio. Price: $27.95.
N0AX's Radio Puzzler -- A collection of the Test Your Knowledge articles from QST magazine and other challenging word and logic problems. The book includes quizzes, puzzles, word problems, humorous articles and cartoons. Price: $12.50.
Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur -- Described as "everything you and your attorney need to know to obtain a permit for your antenna support system." The book is designed to help the ham understand the legalese regarding ordinances, bylaws and restrictions regarding antennas. A CD-ROM comes with the book containing sample letters, details of legal cases and studies. Price: $77.50.
Your Introduction to Morse Code -- CDs/Cassettes -- Available on two cassettes or two audio CDs, these products take you through the proven ARRL Morse code teaching system, and uses the new standardized procedures adopted by examiners. Price: $23.00, (specify cassettes or audio CDs).
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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 Advanced Study Guide | $ 53.50 | |
| 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 |
| 2000 | ARRL Periodicals CD-ROM | $ 29.95* |
| 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 |
|
Grundig Satellit -- words & pictures | $ 29.95 |
|
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 |
* previously incorrectly listed as $59.95.
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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.
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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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, 02 June 2001
The Down East Ham Radio Fleamarket. Location: Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Room, Windsor & Young Streets, Halifax. Time: vendors 06:30, public 09:00-15:00. Admission: $3.00, tables: private: $6.99 per 8 ft table; commercial: $20.00 per 8 ft table. Information: Dave McHattie VE1RCN, e-mail ve1rcn@rac.ca. Website: www.chebucto.ns.ca/CommunitySupport/HARC/fm2001.html.
Fergus, Ontario, Saturday, 09 June 2001
Central Ontario Hamfest, Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo Amateur Radio Clubs. Location: Fergus & District Community Centre, 10 km north of Guelph on Highway 6. Time: vendors 06:00, public 08:00. Admission $5.00, indoor tables $20.00, tailgater spaces $5.00. Talk-in VE3ZMG 145.210- and 146.520 simplex. Information: Mike Peleschak VE3OGE, 519-822-3552, e-mail info@hamfest.on.ca. Website: www.hamfest.on.ca.
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Sunday, 10 June 2001
Swapfest, Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club. Location: Corner of 227th & Dewdney, Maple Ridge B.C.. Time: vendors 08:00, public 09:00-12:00. Admission: $1.00, vendors $5.00. Talk-in: VE7RMR 146.800. This swap meet will happen weather permitting only. Information: Terry Goodwin, 604-465-5710, e-mail tagoodwin@home.com. Website: www.qsl.net/ve7rmr/.
Red Deer, Alberta, Friday-Sunday 15-17 June 2001
Central Alberta Radio League Annual Amateur Radio Picnic and Fleamarket, Central Alberta Radio League (CARL). Location: Burbank Campgrounds, approx 15 km north of Red Deer. Registration: 17:00 15 June 2001. Prices: Family weekend pass $25.00, Single weekend pass $12.00, Day pass $6.00, Supper and breakfast $8.00 (children under 12 free). Talk-in 147.150+. Information: e-mail ve6one@rac.ca. Website: www.carlclub.ca/picnic.htm
Kingston, Ontario, Saturday, 16 June 2001
Kingston A.R.E.S. Fleamarket. Location: Glenburnie United Church, 1028 Unity Road, Kingston. Time: vendors 07:30, public 09:00-12:00. Talk-in: VE3KBR 146.940-. Admission: $2.00, tables $5.00. Information: Roy Clarke 613-384-5900, e-mail ve3vjf@king.igs.net.
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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.
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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, 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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