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June 2001, Volume 3, Number 06
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Important Notice
Two specific websites take front and centre in this month's edition. Major developments are taking place at two of the world's international broadcasting organizations, Radio Canada International, and the BBC World Service. Both of these stories will have major international impact on the services, and equally important, on the people who listen to them, shortwave listeners around the planet. Please pay close attention to the first two sites profiled in The Radio Zone in this month's edition.
Happy Father's Day & Field Day!
We also feature a few sites about Father's Day, with tips on celebrating, and the origins of the special day. Also, check out the details on this year's ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day event taking place on June 23 and 24.
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www.geocities.com/rciaction
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Once again Radio Canada International, Canada's shortwave voice to the world, is being threatened by dramatic cuts to their services and changes to their inner structure. On several occasions in the past, RCI supporters have voice their concerns and shown their support for the service, helping to bring it back from the brink of extinction. We are faced with a formidable challenge once again. Please, carefully read the material on this site, organized by staff and supporters of RCI. Input from Canadians, and the rest of the world, is most important.
www.savebbc.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The BBC World Service has announced that, effective July 1, 2001, they will cease their shortwave services to North America, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. International reaction for shortwave listeners to this decision is mounting. This site tells you what you can do, with background information, plans of action, contact lists, links to resources, etc. Action, and reaction, is urgently required to convince BBC that they are making a dreadful mistake. Your input and action is vital.
www.rnw.nl/realradio/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
One of the most popular shortwave programmes over the years was Media Network from Radio Nederlands in Holland. Although gone from the airwaves, this on-line source of media-related news, information and features thrives on the Radio Nederlands site.
wwwstud.uni-leipzig.de/~pge98crf/bc-a01.txt
Via: David Ross, Hamilton, Ontario
Here is a good reference page for a current and frequently updated listing of shortwave stations.
school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozscience/r/457240.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The uses, programming, how radio broadcasts and receives, the radio industry, government regulation and history are all subjects covered here.
people.ne.mediaone.net/bobhendricks/frequency.html
Via: Live Audio Scanner Group
Three hundred and fifty-six website links with radio frequency related information. Be prepared to be here for a while!
www.hospitalradio.co.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
For many years, the United Kingdom has had a network of radio stations broadcasting programming to hospitals throughout the U.K. This is a resource site about those stations, and other radio related links.
www.marconicalling.com
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
For the first time Marconi has opened its Archive to the public through the world wide web. Marconi Calling is a fascinating exploration of Guglielmo Marconi's life, his scientific discoveries, the impact of wireless and the development of modern communications.
arlhs.com
Via: Jim Weidner, K2JXW, Merchantville, New Jersey
The ARLHS is the world's largest amateur radio society devoted exclusively to ham radio and lighthouses. In addition to sponsoring expeditions to lighthouses and lightships around the world on a weekly basis, we also sponsor four operating events throughout the year. We offer an extensive lighthouse awards program and maintain perhaps the Internet's largest and most complete list of the lighthouses and lightships of the world.
www.qsl.net/n4tn/index.html
Via: Richard Phillips, Fenwick, Ontario
A few words from Don Jones, webmaster of this site dedicated to the preservation of CW in amateur radio. "If you are one of the new hams entering by the 5 WPM license structure, I sincerely apologize for my mean, bitter, insulting and exaggerated remarks. They really aren't directed at you but rather at the creators of this travesty, the ARRL BoD."
gtrac.ztn.net
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Resources for you from the developers of BC245XLT / PRO-94 / PRO-2052 EDACS TrunkTracking.
freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/foxhole.htm
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
Found this website which shows how to replicate Foxhole and POW radios. The thrill of radio is all in the basics.
www.qsl.net/ve3bdb/
Via: David Lawrence, Inverary, Ontario
For collectors, users and just plain lovers of the #19 wireless set. Lots of information, photos, links, etc., plus additional information about other vintage equipment.
users.neca.com/cummings/rhombic.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
History, construction, theory, many photos, and other related material about Rhombic antennas.
www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Get all the details, rules, regulations and download a full ARRL Field Day package to prepare yourself for this annual amateur radio event taking place this year on June 23 and 24.
www.cebik.com/radio.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
An excellent collection of practical antenna notes for all types of applications, plus additional material on transmission lines and impedance coupling.
www.alfatango.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The CB world is alive and well organized. This is the official website of the Alfa Tango groups. You will see that they have a lot of activity, active members and many special events, Dxpeditions, etc. taking place around the world. You will see from the links that Alfa Tango sub-sites are set up in most countries of the world. Explore another facet of the radio communications world.
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www.grandprix.ca
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
One of the largest events in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) each year is the Grand Prix Formula-1 race held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Here is the official website for this year's event, with some interesting links to other Grand Prix information, plus information on Montreal.
www.indzine.com/1999/june/coverstory.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Last month it was Mom's turn. This time it's all about Dad's special day.
www.holidays.net/father/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Father's Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad. It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life -- whether as Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers."
prorev.com
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
An excellent alternative news source which takes on the Washington establishment, and has done so since the mid 1960s.
kidscience.about.com/kids/kidscience/cs/electricityenergy/
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Fun and learning about electricity and energy for kids.
www.hpedsb.on.ca/harm/science.htm
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Free Fun Educational Science Experiments for kids & children of all ages. Free science, astronomy, chemistry, physics, and earth science experiments for adults, kids, children, and school labs.
www.tmeg.com/esp/e_hist/ehist4.htm
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Self explanatory, with links to later years.
www.etedeschi.ndirect.co.uk/museum/concise.history.htm
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
A concise history of electronics (seen through consumers' products) narrated by Enrico Tedeschi, with many links included.
sonar-fs.lboro.ac.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Underwater Acoustics Research Group (UAG) evolved from the Sonar and Signal Processing Research Group. As part of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University we research into many areas of underwater technology and collaborate with other institutions worldwide. Our research is sub-divided into the following main categories: Underwater Communications and Telemetry, Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), Scanning sonar systems, High Power Parametric Sonar, Underwater Diver Systems, Bio-sonar and Bio-acoustics, Fishery Acoustics, Telemedicine and Diver Bio-telemetry, Instrumentation and Control Systems (Remotely Operated Vehicles).
www.flyquietsfo.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
News and information on activities at the San Francisco International Airport.
www.stormsurvival.homestead.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
As the name implies this site is totally dedicated to the art of hurricane and tropical storm survival. You can explore every aspect of hurricane preparedness.
http://208.184.24.125
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
"Provide notification to citizens of local, regional, national and international emergencies utilizing the Internet and electronic mail (email) in a secure and expedient manner."
cgi.zdnet.com/slink?98956:2801791
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Explore the night sky from any location or date with Adastra Freestar. This fine astronomy application permits quick, toolbar-driven manipulation of its real-time sky display, with center, zoom, directional, and panning functions. Choose from immediate, horizon, and zenith views, with or without grid lines. You can optionally display constellations and planet and star names and send the current map to the printer. The program makes great strides toward realism by applying great attention to stellar color index values and auto-resolution. Other features include an extensive glossary, a highly configurable display, and top-notch planetary graphics.
jumbo.com/mm/ss/sections.asp?x_sectionid=1794
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
A collection of downloadable screen savers with a military theme to them.
newearthtime.net
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
A new concept: Internet Time Zones and Global Standard Time!
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Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
A listing of the HTTP reply codes and their meanings. This can be helpful when troubleshooting Internet-based errors.
www.sparklit.com
Via: Yahoo Daily Wire, June 7, 2001
Want to spice up the look and performance of your website. This site has links to excellent tools to help you do just that.
www.earthcam.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Where the World Watches! A collection of Internet web cameras, listed by various sub-categories.
www.edhouse.clara.net/ghoul.html
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
A celebration of the best of British horror films. I am a big fan of Hammer Studio horror films of the 60's and 70's with stars such as Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. If you fall into this category, you will find this site an excellent and fun resource.
www.killfrog.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
I've come across many websites that are funny in many ways, but none has been as funny as this one. I feel it's well worth spending considerable time there when an injection of humor is needed. Caution: Some people may find some information here offensive.
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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.
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 399 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 285 | |
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF/6m station | $ 3929 | |
| Icom IC-706 MK IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1619 | |
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Icom IC-910H All mode | $ 2399 |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2279 | |
| Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1129 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band (6m/2m/70cm/23cm) portable | $ 419 | |
| Icom IC-T22H 2m portable | $ 329 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 439 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 339 | |
| Kenwood TS-870 HF base | $ 2979 | |
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Kenwood TS-B2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 2949 |
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Kenwood TS-2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 3399 |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1879 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1679 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 959 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 539 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 345 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 4459 | |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1149 |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 2049 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF base station | $ 1029 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2279 | |
| Yaesu FT-100D HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1649 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m 60W mobile | $ 319 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 629 | |
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Yaesu FT-7100 dual band mobile | $ 729 |
| Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 539 | |
| Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 259 | |
| Yaesu VX-5R tri-band (6m/2m/70cm) portable | $ 489 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 389 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 229 |
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| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 199 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 269 | |
| 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-207H dual band mobile | $ 469 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 749 | |
| Kenwood TS-50 HF mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 199 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 259 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000D HF base | $ 6299 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000MP HF base | $ 3899 | |
| Yaesu FT-600 HF mobile | $ 1249 |
Other models of A.D.I., Alinco, Icom,
Kenwood and Yaesu,
plus all accessories for all brands also available.
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| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 599 | |
| Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DJ-X2000 wide band receiver | $ 849 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $ 49 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 99 |
| 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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LDG Electronics Inc. was formed in late 1992 by three electrical engineers from the Southern Maryland area to promote the use of microcontrollers in amateur radio by developing interesting projects based on the 68HC11 processor.
LDG Electronics products, such as the AT-11 and RT-11 automatic antenna tuners, and the LDG-211 QRP automatic antenna tuner, are now available through Radio H.F. Contact us for pricing details, and visit the LDG website (www.ldgelectronics.com) for details on these quality products.
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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 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 |
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ARRL On the air with ham radio | $ 27.95 |
| 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 | |
| 2nd ed. | ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 |
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ARRL Your Introduction to Morse Code (CD or cassette) | $ 23.00 |
| 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 |
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ARRL Antenna Zoning for Radio Amateur | $ 77.50 |
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ARRL N0AX's radio puzzler | $ 12.50 |
| 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 |
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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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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
Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club Swapfest. 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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Milton, Ontario, Saturday, 07 July 2001
27th Annual Ontario Hamfest, Burlington Amateur Radio Club. Location: Milton Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. Time: vendors 07:00 (indoor and commercial, Robert Street gate only), tailgaters 08:00 (Thomas Street gate only). Talk-in: 147.210+ (CTCSS 131.5 Hz); in Milton 147.520 simplex. Admission: Indoor Vendors $10.00 per table + $5.00 per person; Tailgaters $5:00 per vehicle + $5.00 for each passenger; Public $5:00 per person. Information: Chuck Wilson, VE3IUO at 905-333-5785 (evenings and weekends), e-mail: ve3iuo@rac.ca. Website: www.barc.ca.
Logan Lake, British Columbia, Friday-Sunday 13-15 July 2001
Kamloops Amateur Radio Club Hamfest 2001. Location & information: Rob or Christine Meroniuk 250-554-6912, e-mail: robd@ocis.net. Website: linux.ve7tsi.ocis.net/hamfest2001/index.html.
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Saturday 14 July 2001
PEI Annual Amateur Flea Market and Craft Fair, Summerside A.R.C. Location: Wilmot Community Centre behind Shell station on Water Street. Time: public 09:00. Talk-in: VE1CFB 146.850-. Admission: Tables free; admission $3.00. There will be a Ham Social on Friday evening from 18:00 to 21:00 at the Silver Fox. Information: Lloyd Cannon VY2CQ 902-436-9078, e-mail: VY2CQ@rac.ca or Rodney Mann VY2CGA 902-836-3550, e-mail VY2CGA@rac.ca. Website: ve1cfb.hn.org/sparc/.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Friday 20 July 2001
Saskatchewan Hamfest 2001, Meewasin Amateur Radio Society. Location: Saskatoon Union Centre, 3310 Fairlight Drive, Saskatoon, SK. Talk-in: VE5SKN 145.210-. Time: registration begins 17:00. Admission: Registration $20.00 (Advance) and $25.00 at the door. Information: Devon 306-955-2876, e-mail: ve5dwr@irlp.net. Website: www.qsl.net/ve5ufo/.
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Top of this section | Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. 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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Top of this section | Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC 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.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Top of this section | Hamfests & Fleamarkets | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 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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