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<H1><I>The Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter</I></H1>
<P><B>December 2002</B>, Volume 4, Number 12</P>

<P>Edited and distributed by Sheldon Harvey<BR>
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada<BR>
Copyright &copy; 2002&#150;2003 Radio H.F. Publications<BR>
e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A></BR>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>Introduction</H2>

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<P><B>Disclaimer</B>: 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.</P>

<P>All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential, and will never be given or sold to any other organization. <B>To have yourself added or removed from the distribution list of this newsletter, or to submit contributions, contact Sheldon by e-mail at </B> <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A>. Remember that all contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchase from Radio H.F.</P>

<P>The <I>Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter</I> is brought to you, free of charge, by Radio H.F., Canada's specialist in shortwave, scanning, amateur radio, antennas, accessories &amp; publications, since 1995.</P>

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<P>Welcome to Vol. 4 Number 12 of the <I>Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter</I>. Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/ [<I>right here!</I> &#151; Ed.].</P>

<P>I'd like to take this opportunity to extend Season's Greetings to all our subscribers around the world during this holiday season. On behalf of myself, my wife Darlene, and our two Irish setters, Abbey and Nenagh, may you have a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful Christmas and New Year.</P>

<P>We've reached the end of our fourth year of publication of the <I>Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter.</I> It is really hard to believe that I've been on the Net now for 4 years. One of the first things I realized when I got on-line was that there was too much information out there to process.</P>

<P>If you put the word &quot;radio&quot; into a search engine today, you will generally come up with over 40 million hits!</P>

<P>As I did a few more specific searches, I realized that I needed to do something to narrow things down substantially. I wanted to spend less time surfing aimlessly, and more time using the information I was finding.</P>

<P>Thus, the <I>Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter </I>was born. I figured that others were experiencing the same time-consuming problems that I was. Why not use the searching power of others to narrow things down, then share our findings with others?</P>

<P>And, so, here we are today. Over 1200 subscribers, many who re-distribute the Newsletter to club or group members, or others who post up the Newsletter, or link it on their sites. As a result, there is really no telling just how many people make use of this Newsletter each month.</P>

<P>As promised, this month's Monthly Special Zone is dedicated to the holiday season, featuring Christmas and New Year. In addition to a few of the traditional sites, I thought I would include a few more off-the-wall holiday related links as well. I hope they help to make your holidays a little more special and fun.</P>

<P>I've also included a few sites marking Pearl Harbour Day, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. Happy Holidays to everyone.</P>

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<H3>The November Survey results</H3>

<P>Only 39 responses to last month's survey question, basically the same number of responses as last month. Last month's question explored your musical tastes. The question was: <B>&quot;Who are your top 3 all-time favourite musical artists?</B>&quot;</P>

<P>What we learned, from at least 39 participants, is that we cover a wide range of musical tastes. We received votes for almost 100 different artists, everyone from Bach to Beatles, Pavarotti to Frank Zappa, Enya to Nirvana, Shania Twain to Nine Inch Nails, and everything else in between!</P>

<P>Obviously there are too many to list all, so what I've decided to do is to list those artists who received more than just one vote. Here they are. I think you'll see the wide range of tastes are represented by our subscribers.</P>

<P>The Beatles: 6 votes<BR>
Elvis Presley: 3 votes<BR>
The Bee Gees: 3 votes<BR>
Tommy Dorsey: 3 votes<BR>
Elton John, AC/DC, April Wine, John Denver, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Neil Diamond, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Zappa, and Glenn Miller, all with 2 votes each.</P>

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<H3>The December Survey</H3>

<P>Many of you probably travel regularly on business or on vacation. Our shortwave and amateur radio subscribers, plus Internet surfers, can travel the world every day, without leaving home.</P>

<P>Let's focus on dreams of travel for this month's survey question. There is probably one unique country on the planet that you would like to visit in person, if you have the chance. So, this leads to our Monthly Survey question: <B>&quot;Which country would you most like to visit?&quot;</B> Feel free to tell us why. We'll summarize the list and reveal the most desired destinations next month. Please send along your response by e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A>.</P>


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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Comments Zone</H2>

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<P><I>No comments this month!</I></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Contributors' Zone</H2>

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<P>Input continues to be way down with only a handful of you contributing to this month's edition. Thank you to those who took the time. Why not share a URL this holiday season? Send it to <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A>.</P>


<P><NOBR><B>Gordon Charland,</B> Ottawa, Ontario;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Bob Ellis,</B> via AOR UK website;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>John Grow,</B> Greenfield Park, Quebec;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Sheldon Harvey,</B> Greenfield Park, Quebec;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Kim Komando Internet Newsletter</B>;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Ricky Leong,</B> Brossard, Quebec;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Jerry Proc,</B> Toronto, Ontario;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Richard Sim,</B> Goose Bay, Labrador &amp; Newfoundland;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Elmer Standish,</B> Courtenay, British Columbia;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Ron Walsh,</B> Ottawa, Ontario;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Bill Westenhaver,</B> Montreal, Quebec;</NOBR> 
<NOBR><B>Yahoo Weekly Picks</B></NOBR></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Monthly Special Zone</H2>

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<H3>Christmas Traditions in France and in Canada</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.culture.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm">www.culture.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm</A></P>

<P>This site features historical information, traditions, celebrations, religious ceremonies, etc.</P>

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<H3>Happy Christmas</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.happychristmas.org.uk/index.htm">www.happychristmas.org.uk/index.htm</A></P>

<P>A United Kingdom perspective of the holiday of Christmas, with music, traditions, recipes, and lots more.</P>

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<H3>NORAD Tracks Santa 2002</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.noradsanta.org/">www.noradsanta.org</A></P>

<P>One of the most popular sites of the season. Offered in six languages, this site created by the North American Aerospace Defense Command attracts visitors from around the world. Santa's travels are watched by the men and women of NORAD. This year will be no exception. Starting early in the morning of December 24, 2002, we'll be looking for him. Based on careful record keeping from years past, and highly skilled radar and satellite technicians, we normally know exactly where Santa is throughout Christmas Eve. You'll want to get to this website early on Christmas Eve. It is easily overloaded every year. Great fun for the whole family.</P>

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<H3>Radio Santa Claus</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.nettiradio.fi/test/santa/eng/eng.html">www.nettiradio.fi/test/santa/eng/eng.html</A></P>

<P>From Finland, the official Santa Claus radio station. Listen, read and watch this site with the family for fun activities leading up to the big day.</P>

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<H3>Christmas Trees &amp; More</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hort/trees.html">www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hort/trees.html</A></P>

<P>The University of Illinois collection of information about Christmas trees</P>

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<H3>Island Christmas</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.gov.pe.ca/christmas/index.php3">www.gov.pe.ca/christmas/index.php3</A><BR>
<I>Via: Bill Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec</I></P>

<P>You're invited to explore the world of an Island Christmas on Canada's Prince Edward Island.</P>

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<H3><I>TV Guide</I> Holiday Viewing Guide</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.tvguide.com/listings/holidayguide/">www.tvguide.com/listings/holidayguide/</A></P>

<P>A summary of what holiday specials are coming up on TV, with dates, times, networks, stations, etc.</P>

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<H3>Kwanzaa &#151; A Celebration of Family, Community &amp; Culture</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/">www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org</A></P>

<P>The official site of this celebration, with general and historical information on the event.</P>

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<H3>New Year's Eve in Times Square 2002</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.timessquarebid.org/new_year/">www.timessquarebid.org/new_year/</A></P>

<P>This year marks the 99th anniversary of New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City's Times Square, the crossroads of the world.</P>

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<H3>Pearl Harbour Remembered</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html">my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html</A></P>

<P>Created to honour the survivors of Pearl Harbour, their families and friends, and to those who died in the attack in December 1941.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P>Alinco Electronics Inc.</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE>Most radio hobbyists are familiar with the three major players in the amateur equipment field, namely Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. There is another kid on the block, and that is Alinco. This firm offers a wide selection of base, handheld and mobile amateur radio equipment, plus a new line of scanning receivers. Check out all the Alinco products, including their on-line manuals on their <A HREF="http://www.alinco.com/usa.html">website</A> (www.alinco.com/usa.html), then contact Radio HF for pricing and availability.</BLOCKQUOTE>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Radio Zone</H2>

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<H3>Shortwave Stations on the WWW</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://usa.shortwavestore.com/shortwave-stations.html">usa.shortwavestore.com/shortwave-stations.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: John Grow, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>An alphabetical listing, by country, of shortwave radio stations with links to their websites. The webmaster is looking for input to this site to help make it more complete.</P>

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<H3>The Listener's Guide</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.aoruk.com/~aoruk.com/public_html/guide/guide.htm">www.aoruk.com/~aoruk.com/public_html/guide/guide.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Bob Ellis, via AOR UK website</I></P>

<P>This guide started out as <I>The Lowe Listeners' Guide,</I> first written as a place to dump a lifetime of radio thoughts and experiences. In its original form, first with a yellow cover, then updated with a technical supplement by John Thorpe under grey covers, the print-run was over 15,000. It got a tremendous response and is still used today.</P>

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<H3>Save Internet Radio</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.saveinternetradio.org/">www.saveinternetradio.org</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>The future of Internet radio is a hot topic of discussion. This website keeps you abreast of all developments in the field.</P>

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<H3>The Official Pirate Radio Kit Site</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://members.tripod.com/~transmitters/">members.tripod.com/~transmitters/</A><BR>
<I>Via: Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador &amp; Newfoundland</I></P>

<P>The Net's most popular site for technical information on FM transmitter kits.</P>

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<H3>Scanner Monitoring Links</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.dxing.com/scanlink.htm">www.dxing.com/scanlink.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Ron Walsh, Ottawa, Ontario</I></P>

<P>A link to websites containing information of interest to scanner radio monitors, from the Dxing.com web site.</P>

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<H3>Loran-A</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/hyperbolic/loran_a.html">webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/hyperbolic/loran_a.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario</I></P>

<P>No great effort was put into hyperbolic navaids in the US until it became clear that America could not avoid involvement in W.W. II. Before 1940, the US military forces were small and underfunded, and there was no separate Air Force, only Army and Navy Air Corps. Like most other military air arms of the time, little attention had been paid to the problems of accurate navigation over hostile territory and no requirement for accurate radio navaids had been formally stated. In 1940, under the aegis of the National Defense Research Committee, a Microwave Committee was set up to examine what new developments would be needed if the US became involved in the European War. One of these (known as Project 3 according to the official history of the period, but as Project C according to Professor Jack Pierce, who was a member of the development team) was to be a pulsed hyperbolic radio navigation system operating in the low end of the VHF spectrum, at about 30 MHz &#151; very like Gee, which the Americans knew nothing about at the time. It eventually became the Loran-A system, out of which Loran-C was born.</P>

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<H3>Radio Operations Aboard Submarines</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.zerobeat.net/submarine/index.html">www.zerobeat.net/submarine/index.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>A detailed look at the operations of the radio room aboard a U.S. navy submarine, as compiled by Robert E. Straub, KC2AIO.</P>

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<H3>A Chronology of AM Radio Broadcasting</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://members.aol.com/jeff560/chrono1.html">members.aol.com/jeff560/chrono1.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Gordon Charland, Ottawa, Ontario</I></P>

<P>Part I: 1900-1922 of the chronology emphasizes early broadcasting events, and attempts to list the authorization date or start date for every AM broadcast station before 1931.</P>

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<H3>Port of Portland Radio Towers</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.portstories.com/rt_welcome.asp">www.portstories.com/rt_welcome.asp</A><BR>
<I>Via: Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador and Newfoundland</I></P>

<P>The Port of Portland's official website exhibit of the former KGW radio broadcast towers and transmission building, located in North Portland. Learn the historical details surrounding the rise and fall of the longest continuously operated radio transmission facility in the Portland metropolitan area, which was built for Oregon's first commercial radio station.</P>

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<H3>K4XL's Boat Anchor Manual Archive</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://bama.sbc.edu/">bama.sbc.edu</A><BR>
<I>Via: Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador and Newfoundland</I></P>

<P>Created by Kenneth Grimm of Lynchburg, Virginia, the manuals in this archive are available to all who enjoy working on and restoring old tube-type amateur radio equipment and shortwave receivers. This is a totally free cooperative service to the BoatAnchor community. It is made possible by the generous folks who take the time and make the effort to scan and upload their manuals to the BAMA site.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P>LDG Electronics</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE>This Maryland based firm specializes in a line of automatic antenna tuners, including the popular AT-11MP covering 1.8 to 30 MHz, the RT-11 covering 1.8 to 54 MHz and the Z-11 QRP Automatic Tuner. Please review the LDG line of products, available from Radio HF. See details at LDG's <A HREF="http://www.ldgelectronics.com/">website</A> (www.ldgelectronics.com).</BLOCKQUOTE>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H3>Global Security</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.globalsecurity.org/">www.globalsecurity.org</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>GlobalSecurity.org is focused on innovative approaches to the emerging security challenges of the new millennium. The organization seeks to reduce reliance on nuclear weapons and the risk of their use &#151; both by existing nuclear weapons states and those states seeking to acquire such capabilities. GlobalSecurity.org aims to shift American conventional military forces towards new capabilities aligned with the post-Cold War security environment, and to reduce the worldwide incidence of deadly conflict. The organization is working to improve the capabilities of the American intelligence community to respond to new and emerging threats, reducing the need to resort to the use of force, while enhancing the effectiveness of military forces when needed. GlobalSecurity.org also supports new initiatives utilizing space technology to enhance international peace and security.</P>

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<H3>The Terrorism Research Center</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.terrorism.com/index.shtml">www.terrorism.com/index.shtml</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and information warfare. This site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources.</P>

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<H3>The Pinetree Line</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.pinetreeline.org/homepage.html">www.pinetreeline.org/homepage.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador &amp; Newfoundland</I></P>

<P>Construction of the Pinetree Line commenced as a joint Canadian (RCAF) and American (USAF) project in the early 50's. These radar stations were constructed and strategically located to counter the Soviet air threat against North America, and initially, they were fully manual early warning or aircraft control and warning (AC&amp;W) systems which were established into geographical sectors.</P>

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<H3>British Pathe</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.britishpathe.com/">www.britishpathe.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec</I></P>

<P>British Pathe are one of the oldest media companies in the world. Their roots lie in 1890's Paris where their founder, Charles Pathe, pioneered the development of the moving image. They have launched a free website where visitors can view more than 3,500 hours of news films originally screened in cinemas between 1902 and 1970. From the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and the first shocking footage out of Belsen concentration camp in 1945, to the first moon walk, the archive covers some 100,000 news stories. The 50 million (about US&#36;78.5 million) digitization project was part of the national lottery's New Opportunities Fund program. Currently free, site access will move to a paid format within a few years, but &quot;will not be prohibitively expensive,&quot; said a Pathe spokesperson. The site had logged about 15,000 visitors by lunchtime of its opening day, with 3,500 of them downloading film clips.</P>

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<H3>Electronic Circuit Sites</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://links.epanorama.net/links/circuitsites.html">links.epanorama.net/links/circuitsites.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia</I></P>

<P>An extensive page of links to pages dealing with electronics, circuits, and related material.</P>

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<H3>Aero-Web: The Aviation Enthusiast Corner</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.aero-web.org/air.htm">www.aero-web.org/air.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Richard Sim, Goose Bay, Labrador &amp; Newfoundland</I></P>

<P>Links to aircraft and museums, air shows and events, aviation history, aviation records.</P>

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<H3>The California Coastline</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.californiacoastline.org/">www.californiacoastline.org</A><BR>
<I>Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia</I></P>

<P>Welcome to the website of the California Coastal Records Project. Our goal is to create a aerial photographic survey of the California Coast and update it on a periodic basis. Over 10,000 pictures were taken to compile the database.</P>

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<H3>Implosion World</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.implosionworld.com/">www.implosionworld.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks</I></P>

<P>The explosive demolition industry's worldwide source for news and information on building implosions, blow downs and all other types of structural blasting projects. Implosionworld.com publishes news, feature articles and non-proprietary technical information. In addition, there's the award-winning photography captured by Protec Documentation Services as well as many outside contributors. Throughout this website, you'll find images designed to capture the essence of each unique project, as we work to present an insightful look into the world of explosive demolition with perspective and integrity.</P>

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<H3>Skywatching Center &#151; Tonight's Sky</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching/">www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching/</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>For the amateur astronomer, the challenge is often to identify just what you are seeing. I use this site regularly. It gives you detailed information on individual things to look for in the evening sky, on a day to day basis. Very simple and easy to use.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P>Klingenfuss Publications</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE>Klingenfuss Publications, published in Germany, offer the highest quality publications for international radio broadcasting and worldwide digital data transmissions on shortwave. The 2003 editions of the popular Guide to Utility Stations, The Shortwave Frequency Guide, and the Super Frequency List on CD-Rom have just been released. Their website features detailed information on these popular publications, as well as other unique products. Klingenfuss publications are available from Radio HF. Check the <A HREF="http://www.klingenfuss.org">website</A> at: (www.klingenfuss.org).</BLOCKQUOTE>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Fun &amp; Services Zone</H2>

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<H3>Time and Date.Com</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.timeanddate.com/">www.timeanddate.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Ron Walsh, Ottawa, Ontario</I></P>

<P>Links to sites about time, dates, calendars, etc.</P>

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<H3>Talk Graphic Tutorials</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.talkgraphics.com/tutorial.asp">www.talkgraphics.com/tutorial.asp</A><BR>
<I>Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia</I></P>

<P>A collection of tutorials on many different graphic softwares and programs.</P>

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<H3>Old Version</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.oldversion.com/">www.oldversion.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Kim Komando Internet Newsletter</I></P>

<P>Because sometimes new is not always better! Sometimes upgrading to a newer version of software can be a good thing. Other times, your computer may not be compatible with the new version, the new version is bloated, or all the good options are no longer available. If you are looking for an old version of any program, OldVersion.com should be your first stop. We are an archive of old versions of various programs. If you don't see the program or a version of a program that you are looking for, tell us and we'll try our best to add it.</P>

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<H3>101 Uses for a Fruitcake</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.sillydude.com/words.php?function=read&QSerial=7">www.sillydude.com/words.php?function=read&QSerial=7</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>There are some of us who actually enjoy fruitcake, and couldn't imagine Christmas without it (hi, Mom!). For the rest of you, though, give us some creative ideas for what to do when you're presented with yet another one!</P>

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<H3>Reindeer of Scandinavia and Northern Russia</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.itv.se/boreale/bovts.htm">www.itv.se/boreale/bovts.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Probably known best for pulling Santa's sleigh, this site looks closely at the real-life animal.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P>New Releases from the A.R.R.L.</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P><I>Radio Amateur Callbook</I> &#151; CD-ROM &#151; Winter 2003 Edition<BR>

More than 1,650,000 licensed radio amateurs! Includes United States and International call sign listings covering more than 250 countries, islands and dependencies! Listings can be found quickly by name, location, and call letters &#151; even when the information is incomplete! Search by both first &amp; last name, city, state and more (US data). Search international data by call sign or text search for a more extensive search. Data displayed for US entries: call, name, QTH, class, issue &amp; expiration dates, previous call, previous class, latitude &amp; longitude, e-mail address, fax number, special comments &amp; much more. Data displayed for international entries: call, name, QTH, class, ITU and IARU zone. Interactive Beacon Listing (Scheduler) &#151; on request will show beacons position using IARU beacon system. EDIT feature allows users to customize entries and update information. Bearing and Distance feature shows information for most call signs. Map locator allow you to pinpoint calls on the maps. Print addresses directly onto labels or envelopes. Over 54,000 QSL Manager listings and 70,000 email addresses! Option to run directly from your hard drive. User-selected language (English, German, French, or Spanish). Windows/DOS platform. Catalogue #8794 &#151; &#36;79.95 CDN.<BR><BR>

<I>ARRL Amateur Radio World Maps &#151; Azimuthal Projection</I><BR>

This world map makes it easy to point your antenna! Colorful detailing includes worldwide call sign prefixes and antenna beam headings. Full-color laminated map centered on central USA (27 x 39 inches). Azimuthal Projection. Catalogue #7717 &#151; &#36;24.00 CDN<BR><BR>

<I>ARRL Amateur Radio World Maps &#151; Robinson Projection</I><BR>

This world map features the popularized classroom-style projection. Colorful detailing includes worldwide call sign prefixes. Full-color laminated map. (26 x 34.5 inches). Robinson Projection. Catalogue #8804 &#151; &#36;24.00 CDN<BR><BR>


<I>Antenna Compendium,</I> volume 7<BR>

Hooray for antennas! This is the seventh in the very popular ARRL Antenna Compendium series. Inside, you'll find articles covering a very wide range of antenna-related topics:<BR>
30, 40, 80 and 160-Metre Antennas<BR>
Measurements and Computations<BR>
Mobile Antennas<BR>
Multiband Antennas<BR>
Practical Tips<BR>
Propagation and Ground Effects<BR>
Quad Antennas<BR>
Special Antennas<BR>
Stealth Antennas<BR>
Tuners and Transmission Lines<BR>
Vertical Antennas<BR>
VHF/UHF Antennas<BR>
Wire Antennas<BR>
Yagi Antennas<BR><BR>

This volume includes even more articles on low-band antennas and operating, and great designs for operating on the road-from cars, vans or motor homes. 208 pages. First edition, 2002, Catalogue #8608 &#151; &#36;39.95 CDN<BR><BR>

Please contact Radio H.F. for ordering information on these new releases, or any other books or publications.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Hamfest / Fleamarket / Special Events Zone</H2>

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<BLOCKQUOTE><P>The 2002 hamfest season is over. Thank you to all those dedicated organizers who staged successful events throughout the year. Watch for listings of the 2003 events to appear here beginning in the January 2003 edition of the <I>Newsletter.</I></P></BLOCKQUOTE>

<P><B>Special event notice:</B> Newsletter subscriber Fabien Graveline, VA2FMG, has asked me to run this announcement for subscribers in the Quebec region.</P>

<P><B>Free training on Morse Code</B><P>

<P>For people from 7 to 77 years young!</P>

<P>Would you like to learn a communication mode that does not make use of telephone or computer but mainly by using waves such as used by radio amateurs? This mode allows you to communicate around the world by using an international language: the Morse code. You will learn the alphabet in phonetic, the Morse code in telegraphy, the proper ways to receive and understand these messages and how to respond. My passion for this hobby allows me to offer free sessions to help you learn this mode of communication invented by one of the pioneers of wireless telegraphy: Samuel Morse. This will enable you to communicate where verbal messages can not reach. Morse code transmitted by CW (continuous waves) can go further and even around the world to reach isolated regions. Do not hesitate to enroll or ask more information by contacting me: Fabien Graveline, VA2FMG<BR>
5805, Sud de la Rivi&egrave;re<BR>
Saint-Jean-Baptiste, QC J0L 2B0<BR>
T&eacute;l&eacute;: (450) 467-3563  E-mail: va2fmg@aei.ca</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P><B>Publications Now Available </B></P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>The complete <B>Radio Amateurs of Canada</B> (RAC, <A HREF="http://www.rac.ca/">www.rac.ca</A>), <B>Radio amateur du Qu&eacute;bec</B> (RAQI, <A HREF="http://www.raqi.qc.ca/">www.raqi.qc.ca</A>), <B>American Radio Relay League</B> (ARRL, <A HREF="http://www.arrl.org/">www.arrl.org</A>), and <B>Radio Society of Great Britain</B> (RSGB, <A HREF="http://www.rsgb.org/">www.rsgb.org</A>) catalogues, and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD-ROMs and software are available from Radio H.F. An updated catalogue can be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. website at <A HREF="http://www.total.net/~radiohf/">www.total.net/~radiohf/</A>, under publications, or go directly to the catalogue at: <A HREF="http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2002Jan.html">www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2002Jan.html</A>.<BR><BR>

You can see details of the new releases from ARRL, plus other ARRL products such as RSGB publications, on the <A HREF="http://www.arrl.org/catalog/?category=What%27s+New">ARRL website</A> (www.arrl.org/catalog/?category=What%27s+New).</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Resources Zone</H2>

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<BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><P ALIGN=CENTER>The Resources Zone: 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">Top of this section</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#cidx">Canadian International DX Club</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#irr">International Radio Report</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#dxnet">Montreal DX Listeners' Net</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#rci">Radio Canada International</A></NOBR></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></P>

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<P>The following is a listing of clubs, groups, nets and radio broadcasts which I either operate, present, or am actively involved in.</P>

<A NAME="cidx"><H3>Canadian International DX Club</H3>

<P>CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. This year marks CIDX's 40th year of serving its members. Our monthly newsletter, <I>Messenger</I>, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Sample copies of recent issues are available for &#36;2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or &#36;3 elsewhere. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit the CIDX <A HREF="http://www.anarc.org/cidx/">website</A> (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.</P>

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<BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><P ALIGN=CENTER>The Resources Zone: 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">Top of this section</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#cidx">Canadian International DX Club</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#irr">International Radio Report</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#dxnet">Montreal DX Listeners' Net</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#rci">Radio Canada International</A></NOBR></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></P>

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<H3>The International Radio Report</H3>

<P><I>The International Radio Report</I>, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at <A HREF="http://www.ckut.ca">www.ckut.ca</A>, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC Apr.-Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.-Mar.). Now in its 15th 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.</P>

<P>You can also listen to recent International Radio Reports whenever you like. Thanks to one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of some of the programmes are available on demand at <A HREF="http://members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/">members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/</A>. Also, you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:radioreport@yahoo.com">radioreport@yahoo.com</A>.</P>

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<BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><P ALIGN=CENTER>The Resources Zone: 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">Top of this section</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#cidx">Canadian International DX Club</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#irr">International Radio Report</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#dxnet">Montreal DX Listeners' Net</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#rci">Radio Canada International</A></NOBR></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></P>

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<H3>Montreal DX Listeners' Net</H3>

<P>Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (<A HREF="http://www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/">www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/</A>) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 MHz (-600), following the Swap Net at 20:00 Eastern, tune in for the &quot;Montreal DX Listeners Net,&quot; 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 9th 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.</P>

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<BLOCKQUOTE><BLOCKQUOTE><P ALIGN=CENTER>The Resources Zone: 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">Top of this section</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#cidx">Canadian International DX Club</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#irr">International Radio Report</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#dxnet">Montreal DX Listeners' Net</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#rci">Radio Canada International</A></NOBR></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></P>

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<H3>Radio Canada International</H3>

<P>You can also hear Sheldon Harvey on his bi-weekly &quot;CIDX Report&quot; on Radio Canada International, Canada's international shortwave broadcaster, on the <I>Maple Leaf Mailbag</I> show, with host Ian Jones. Check out the Radio Canada International <A HREF="http://www.rcinet.ca">website</A> (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.</P>

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<P>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.</P>

<P>Your input is always welcome. Please feel free to send along your comments about the <I>Newsletter</I>, as well as any material you have to contribute, to me by e-mail at <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A>. Remember that you can find all previous issues of this newsletter at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (<I>right here!</I> &#151; Ed.).<BR><BR>

Best wishes and 73 from <B>Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW</B><BR><BR>
Owner, Radio H.F.<BR>
Canada's specialist in radio communications<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.total.net/~radiohf/">www.total.net/~radiohf/</A><BR><BR>
President, Canadian International DX Club<BR>
Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.anarc.org/cidx/">www.anarc.org/cidx/</A></P>

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