March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue 
April 2004, Volume 6, Number 04
Edited and distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 1999–2004 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com
Additional contact information and addresses below.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
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, and will never be given or sold to any other organization. To have yourself added or removed from the distribution list of this newsletter, or to submit contributions, contact Sheldon by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that all contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchase from Radio H.F.
The Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter is brought to you, free of charge, by Radio H.F., Canada's specialist in shortwave, scanning, amateur radio, antennas, accessories & publications, since 1995.
Radio H.F.
P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne
St. Lambert, Quebec
CANADA J4R 2T8
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time (1400-2100 UTC Apr.-Oct.; 1500-2200 UTC Nov.-Mar.)
Sunday: CLOSED
Telephone and Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Telephone, toll free, in Canada only: 1 800 463-3773
Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Visa & Mastercard accepted
Radio H.F.:
E-mail: radiohf@sympatico.ca
info@radiohf.ca (address changed 2004/12/05)
Website: www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/
www.radiohf.ca (address changed 2004/12/05)
Welcome to the April 2004 edition. We particularly welcome any new subscribers to the Newsletter and invite everyone to participate by sending contributions for future editions of the Newsletter.
I hope that some nice weather is heading your way as we enter into spring here in the northern hemisphere. I'm kicking things off this month with something a little out of the ordinary!
Shameless Solicitation! As some of you may know I am actively involved in bird watching. It's great fun, challenging, and good exercise as well. In early May, I will be participating, for my second consecutive year, in the annual Baillie Birdathon, organized as a fund raiser by Canada's national bird conservation organization, Bird Studies Canada. More than 7,500 people from across Canada (and from several countries around the world) participated in and/or sponsored the event last May.
During a 24-hour period, birders attempt to spot as many bird species as possible, supported by either flat rate, or "per-species" pledges from sponsors. More than $194,000 was raised in 2003 for Bird Studies Canada.
Donations are tax deductible. Flat-rate pledges of any amount; $2, $5, $10, or more, are greatly appreciated, or you may opt for a "per-species" pledge. For example, if I were to spot 75 species, your pledge would be as follows:
@ $0.10 per species = $7.50
@ $0.25 per species = $18.75
@ $0.50 per species = $37.50
@ $1.00 per species = $75.00, etc.
Your support last year was great. If you were unable to pledge last year, I hope that you may be able to step forward to support me this year. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Flat-rate pledge payments may be made at the time of the pledge, either by cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard. The payments of "per-species" pledges obviously cannot be made until the final count of species seen for the Birdathon is determined.
If you have any questions about any of this, please feel free to contact me, either by e-mail, or by telephone at 450-671-3773. If you would like to learn more about Bird Studies Canada, the Baillie Birdathon, and how your pledge money is used, please take the time to visit the following websites.
Bird Studies Canada Homepage (www.bsc-eoc.org/bscmain.html)
2004 Baillie Birdathon Homepage (www.bsc-eoc.org/organization/brdathon.html)
What happens to your pledge? Where does the money go? See www.bsc-eoc.org/download/BAThandout.pdf
Thanks for allowing me to bend your ear on this special cause and interest of mine.
Now back to the business at hand. Our Monthly Special Zone for April features sites about the Passover, Easter and Earth Day. Also, I would really like to draw your attention to one special site appearing in the General Zone this month. It is called "Ghost Town" and was submitted by David Guretski. It is a woman's photo-journal of a motorcycle ride through Chernobyl and the surrounding area. It is shocking, moving and breathtaking. Be sure to check it out.
Last month's survey question was: What is your favourite magazine?
Thank you to the 24 people who took the time to respond. Only 3 magazines received multiple votes. They were:
Monitoring Times — 5 votes
QST Magazine — 2 votes
National Geographic — 2 votes
Let's look at a subject that we featured several years ago in the Survey section. The subject is hobbies, or pastimes. Most of us here have radio as a hobby, be it amateur radio, SWL/Dxing, scanning, etc., but let's find out what else you like to do. We have a lot of new subscribers since we last posed this question, so it should be quite interesting.
Our question is: Other than radio, what is your favourite hobby, leisure activity or pastime?
Please send your response by e-mail to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
No comments this month!
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
Thanks to our 9 contributors for the month of April. That's down again from last month, so please feel free to contribute some information next month.
Ron Bickle, Amherst, Nova Scotia
Steven Coles, AM Radio DX Group
Steve Coletti, New York, New York
David Guretski, Caronport, Saskatchewan
Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Ed Muro, Cedarhurst, New York
Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
Rich Toebe, via Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest
Yahoo Weekly Picks
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
www.religioustolerance.org/easter.htm
John McConnell, the founder of Earth Day, shares the origin of Earth Day. Find out how to become an Earth Trustee and read the Earth Magna Charta.
www.earthday.ca/EDy2k/Home/homefrm1.html
A look at activities planned for Earth Day in Canada.
Just in case you didn't know, here are some events taking place in the month of April:
Become a Yard Nerd Month
Cancer Control Month
Informed Woman Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Pecan Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Physical Wellness Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
World Habitat Awareness Month
Weekly Celebrations:
04–10 National Week of the Ocean
12–18 Electronic Communications Week
18–24 National Library Week
19–25 Astronomy Week
19–25 National TV Turnoff Week
19–25 National Wildlife Week
Special Days:
07 — World Health Day
09 — National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
14 — International Moment of Laughter Day
19 — Solar Eclipse
22 — Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day
24 — Astronomy Day
25 — Earth Day
On The Lighter Side:
Holy Humour Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
Tackle Your Clutter Month
07 — No Housework Day
16 — National Wear Your Pyjamas to Work Day
17 — Husband Appreciation Day
18–24 — National Karaoke Week
Source: groups.ucanr.org/espanol/calendario/
Kenwood New TH-K2A 2-metre Handheld Amateur Radio
The new, stylish Kenwood TH-K2AT is in a class of its own. Though compact enough to fit snugly in either a pocket or your hand, this unit offers all the features necessary to make operation simple and sure. This 2-metre FM transceiver is tough enough to survive the rigors of outdoor use, while delivering superb performance. Complete specifications and a downloadable owner's manual are available at: www.kenwood.ca/kwcgi/kww001?cono=01&lgid=E&item=TH-K2A.
These radios and other fine Kenwood products are available from Radio H.F. Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability on this model and all other products. See Radio H.F. contact information for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
www.primetimeshortwave.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Although this site has been featured previously, I have to say that for the active shortwave listener, this site has to be one of the best around. Web master Dan Sampson updates this site regularly. It now includes all the new summer period schedules, by time and by station, plus it offers direct links to broadcasters' own websites. Excellent work, Dan!
www.amfmdx.net
Via: Rich Toebe, via Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest
The AM DX Resource is a list of links as well as original content, covering various aspects of the hobby.
www.shortwave.org.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Find the latest loggings of shortwave stations from all four corners of the world. Use the links on the top to find your way around the latest shortwave loggings, the latest tropical band loggings and spotlights on various shortwave features.
www.dx-central.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
After spending countless hours on the net surfing from site to site looking for various ham QSL managers, routes, direct addresses, etc., web master Kelly, W0VD, thought it would an interesting project to gather information from many places and warehouse this information on a single website, much like a library.
www.w8ji.com
Via: Rich Toebe, via Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest
Information on antennas, including beverages, phased arrays, loops, verticals, slinkys, amplifiers, and more abounds at Tom Rauch's website.
www.northwinds.net/bchris/index.htm
Via: Rich Toebe, via Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest
This site is a history of radio, of sorts, and is broken down into ten-year time periods. The author also has a section where he highlights the parallels between the early days of radio and the beginnings of the Internet.
members.aol.com/jeff1070/slogans.html
Via: Rich Toebe, via Glenn Hauser's DX Listening Digest
This site with slogans used by stations between 1926 and 1932 is interesting. Many of them are designed to give their call letters further meaning, some are designed to promote their town or business interests. My favourite is "The Biggest Little 10 watt Station in the World."
theradiorant.conforums2.com
Via: Ron Bickle, Amherst, Nova Scotia
This forum is designed to encourage the free flow of comments and ideas pertaining to the radio industry, those who are employed in it, those who used to call the industry home, and those who are curious about it. The love of radio brings us all together.
www.addx.de/plc/plc-video.php
Via: Steve Coletti, New York, New York
Power line communications, also known as BPL (Broadband over Power Lines), is a technology that has already appeared in Europe. There is a probability of it being introduced in North America. Although this site is in German, you can still run and watch the 4 video clips demonstrating the interference and noise we can expect from this technology. It is very disburbing.
www.midnightscience.com
Via: Steven Coles, AM Radio DX Group
An entire site about building crystal radio sets. The Society has been growing over the past ten years. The Xtal Set Society publishes a newsletter and numerous books, all of which you can find more information about on this site. You'll also find plans to build a Quaker Oat box crystal radio and a Cigar Box Crystal set, and you'll find their specialty bookstore, Midnight Science Books.
webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/rrp/coverdale.html
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
What started off as a simple task to try and identify a piece of WWII Direction Finding equipment resulted in some research and the net result is a document about HMCS Coverdale. Initially established as a wartime naval DF station near Moncton, New Brunswick, it later became part of Canada's Supplementary Radio Activities group, an oblique reference to intelligence collection, especially by radio.
www.kuzub.com/WBSPS/inside.htm
Via: Ron Bickle, Amherst, Nova Scotia
Ward-Beck consoles are used in almost every radio market in North America — this is a source for manuals, modules and parts for older W-B gear. The goal is to keep vintage Ward-Beck equipment running and working by supplying a database of documentation, knowledge, and support.
www.ne.jp/asahi/home/akari/satellite/index-e.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is a website from Japan featuring information about monitoring voice and images signals from satellites.
MFJ Enterprises
One of the best known names in the radio accessories and equipment business is MFJ. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. was founded by Martin F. Jue. The company began operations in a small rented hotel room in the old Stark Hotel in downtown Starkville, Mississippi. The company began marketing its products in October of 1972. The first product was a high selectivity filter that would enable a receiver to separate one Morse code signal from scores of other signals that were being transmitted over the radio airwaves.
Today MFJ offers thousands of products under such well-known names as Hy-Gain, Ameritron, Vectronics and Mirage, as well as MFJ. Their new 2004 catalog is now available in print, or on-line on their extensive website (www.mfjenterprises.com/index.php).
All MFJ products are available from Radio H.F. Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability. See Radio H.F. contact information for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
www.vlib.org/Home.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is the oldest catalog of the web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of html and the web itself. Unlike commercial catalogs, it is run by a loose confederation of volunteers, who compile pages of key links for particular areas in which they are expert; even though it isn't the biggest index of the web, the VL pages are widely recognized as being amongst the highest-quality guides to particular sections of the web. Note: be sure to check out the Communications and Media section.
www.muckraker.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Center for Investigative Reporting is an independent news organization that strengthens democracy by exposing injustice and abuse of power. Since 1977, CIR has completed hundreds of investigations which have appeared in news outlets including: ABC World News Tonight, ABC 20/20, CBS Evening News, CBS 60 Minutes, NBC Nightly News, PBS Frontline, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, U.S. News & World Report, Mother Jones, and The Nation.
www.facsnet.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The mission of FACS is to improve the quality of information reaching the public through the news. We believe better journalism can be achieved through education. Toward that end, FACS provides educational seminars designed to give journalists the background knowledge they need to better understand and analyze the issues that are so vital to our society.
www.nicar.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
NICAR is a program of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. and the Missouri School of Journalism. Founded in 1989, NICAR has trained thousands of journalists in the practical skills of finding, prying loose, and analyzing electronic information.
www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/
Via: David Guretski, Caronport, Saskatchewan
This is an extremely moving and powerful website. The site is a photo-diary of a Russian woman who rides her motorcycle through Chernobyl and the surrounding areas. Though her English is broken, the photos are eerie to say the least.
www.sercotransarctic.com/home
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
Covering one man's quest to do something never before accomplished — hike solo from Russia to Canada via the North Pole — this site will document a journey that truly warrants the "extreme" label. Traversing 1,200 miles of treacherous frozen earth, Ben Saunders aims to cross the Arctic Ocean by himself on a pair of skis. You can read his dispatches as he waits for the right moment to begin his trek, pore over his biography, and peruse the over 300 pounds of equipment he'll haul on his heroic hike. There's also a place where you can wish Ben luck, and with temperatures dropping as low as -49¼ F, he's going to need it.
www.recalls.gov
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia
To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create this website, a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. Follow the tabs to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips.
New publications from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
HF Digital Handbook by Steve Ford, WB8IMY
All the information you need to get on air and enjoy the fascinating world of HF digital communication. All it takes is an HF SSB radio and your sound-card-equipped computer or an external multimode processor.
You'll learn how to:
- Assemble your own HF digital station. ARRL's HF Digital Handbook shows you how to connect your computer to your transceiver and adjust both for maximum performance.
- Operate PSK31—the "hot" HF digital mode.
- Chase DX and contest contacts with RTTY.
- Connect to the Internet from any location using the WinLink2000 PACTOR network.
- Explore other HF digital modes such as Clover, Hellschreiber, MFSK16, MT-63, Q15X25 and Throb and much more!
ARRL's HF Digital Handbook includes a handy Resources section with Web addresses for downloadable software, as well as contact information for HF digital equipment manufacturers. Also complete technical specifications of the various HF digital modes.
Third edition, 2003, (ISBN: 0-87259-915-9) $26.95 CanadianTower Climbing, Safety & Rescue by ComTrain LLC
Essential knowledge for all aspiring tower climbers — hams & professionals alike. This knowledge is built on a combination of experience, study and practice.
- Understanding the dangers
- Fall protections, fall restraint, and fall arrest
- Hazard assessment, including wind, snow, ice, rain, lightning, insects, electrical and RF dangers
- Safety plans and safety equipment
- Ascending, descending, manoeuvring and suspension
- First Aid and rescue
Includes OSHA regulations, suppliers and an intense glossary of terms. This book is essential reading for technicians, supervisors, and project managers involved in the construction, inspection maintenance, and contract administration related to wireless communication installations.
128 pages. 3rd edition, 2003. $40.00 Canadian.Moving Hams on Radio and the Internet — A Guide To The Automatic Position Reporting System by Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU
Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) is among the most popular activities using personal computers in ham radio applications. Getting started often requires little more than a VHF radio and computer. With a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, you have precise position information at your fingertips. Connect the GPS receiver to your APRS station, and you can transmit your location information even as you're moving!
- Track moving objects on maps (other stations, public service vehicles, marathon runners, etc.)
- Display weather statistics and storm warnings
- Find a hidden transmitter or jammer
- Access the APRS network on the Internet (even without a radio!)
The future for APRS applications seems limitless! In this book, you'll learn how to configure hardware and software to make the best use of your APRS station. Software examples include programs for Windows, Mac and Linux. Follow detailed discussions of APRS operation and technical support. To help you get stated, there's also a complete Glossary of Terms and a summary of APRS software commands.
Softcover, 2004, (ISBN: 0-87259-916-7) $24.50 Canadian.Vintage Radio
QST articles about the lure of vintage radio gear
- Equipment
- Techniques
- Personal Experiences
- Restoration
- Classic Ads
and more...
Revisit the ham radio of yesteryear! ARRL's Vintage Radio is a collection of articles published in QST magazine describing vintage equipment and restoration. Included are personal experiences and interesting points in the history of Amateur Radio that will evoke a sense of nostalgia.
This collection covers vintage radio articles published between 1977 and 2003, and includes three year's worth of "Old Radio" QST columns by John Dilks, K2TQN. A selection of classic QST advertisements from the '20s through the '70s helps round out this fascinating look back in time. Enjoy ads from Collins, Drake, Heathkit and more!
Softcover. 192 pages. 2004, (ISBN: 0-87259-918-3) $26.95 Canadian.All ARRL publications, as well as those of the Radio Society of Great Britain, Radio Amateurs of Canada, etc. are available from Radio H.F. Please contact Radio H.F. for complete details. See Radio H.F. contact information for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
www.adtunes.com
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks
While many of us claim to abhor advertising, we're often left silently humming an inescapable tune thanks to the ad pros who love finding the perfect (and sometimes obscure) piece of music to set the mood for their finely crafted 30-second spots. This site steps in to put names to the uncredited ad music that often leaves viewers scratching their heads and frantically searching out the songs indelibly etched in their memory. If you're plagued by questions about commercials and music, there's no better spot to discuss them than the lively forums.
www.badfads.com/home.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This site was created to take a fun and nostalgic look at fashions, collectibles, activities and events, which are cherished by some and ridiculed by others.
www.webpagesthatsuck.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The purpose of this website is to help people design effective and aesthetically pleasing websites. My methodology is somewhat different. I believe that if someone is exposed to bad web page design they'll be less likely to use these techniques in the pages they create.
www.dr-joe.net/quiz.html
Via: Ed Muro, Cedarhurst, New York
Take a minute and try this one out. You should get a laugh out of it.
www-chaos.umd.edu/misc/plates.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is a list of vanity plates from personal observations, people's submissions, and also from postings in the usenet newsgroup. With minor exceptions, all of these plates are real, i.e., it's on a car being driven by someone in the world.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
Note: all times given are in local time. Check with the local contact person for any last-minute changes or corrections. For obvious logistical reasons, only Canadian events, or those of particular interest to Canadians (e.g., Dayton Hamvention), are listed. Compiled by Vernon Ikeda, VE2MBS, Pierrefonds, Quebec and Radio Amateurs of Canada.
Iroquois, Ontario, Saturday, 10 April 10
Iroquois A.R.C. 9th Annual Flea Market. Location: Iroquois Civic Centre. Times: vendors 08:00, public 09:00–12:00. Admission: free, tables $10.00. Talk-in: VE3IRO 145.290-. Table reservations/Information: Gordon Knights VE3UGW (613) 657-3640, e-mail: ve3ugw@ripnet.com. Website: web.ripnet.com/~ve3ugw.
Radio H.F. will be there!
LaSalle (Montréal), Québec, Saturday, 17 April
Montreal Hamfest and Fleamarket. Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 (LaSalle), 7771 Bouvier; corner of Shevchenko. STM Bus 109. Times: vendors: 07:30, public 08:30–12:00. Admission: $4.00. Talk-in: VE2RED 147.270+. Information: James R. Hay VE2VE, (514) 697-7205, e-mail: ve2arc@rac.ca. Website: www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html.
Radio H.F. will be there!
Oshawa, Ontario, Saturday, 17 April
Whitby Hamfest. Location: Jubilee Pavillion, 55 Lake View Park, Oshawa. Times: vendors 07:00, public 09:00–13:00. Admission: public $5.00, tables $10.00. Talk-in: VE3WOM 147.150+. Information: Betty Huider, 87 Thickson Road, North Whitby, ON LIN 3P7, (905) 579-1800, e-mail: ve3blh@rac.ca. Website: w.a.r.c.tripod.com.
Whitby, Ontario, Saturday 24 April
Durham Region Hamfest. Location: Iroquois Park Recreation Centre, Victoria Street, corner of Henry Street. Times: vendors 07:30, public 09:00–13:00. Admission $6.00, tables $25.00 (includes 1 admission). Talk-in: VE3SPA 147.375+. Information/Reservations: Peter Henry VA3PWH (905) 436-9236, e-mail: va3pwh@sympatico.ca. Website: drhamfest.tripod.com.
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Saturday, 08 May
20th Annual Smiths Falls Amateur Radio Fleamarket. Location: Smiths Falls Youth Arena, Corner of Cornelia St. (Highway #43) and Elmsley St. (behind 150 Elmsly Street North). Times: vendors 07:00, public 09:00–12:00. Admission: $3.00, tables $5.00 (advance), $8.00 (at hamfest). Talk-in: VE3RLR 147.210+. Reservations: Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club Inc., PO Box 1256, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 5C7, e-mail: John Aikman VA3JHA irmajohn@perth.igs.net. Website: www.falls.igs.net/~rlarc.
Radio H.F. will be there!
Etobicoke, Ontario, Saturday, 08 May
Skyward Annual Spring Hamfest and Fleamarket. Location: Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke. Times: vendors 07:30, public 09:00–11:30. Admission: public $5.00, tables $12.00 (includes one admission). Talk-in: VE3SKY 146.985- or simplex 146.520 MHz. Table reservations: Derrick Poulter VE3JNK, (416) 247-7728, e-mail: dmpoulter@sympatico.ca. Website: webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/sarc.
Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, 15 May
Calgary Amateur Radio Flea Market. Location: The Eastside City Church, 1320 Abbeydale Drive SE. Times: 10:00–14:00. Admission: public $5.00, tables $10.00. Information: Tim Thompson (403) 253-4893 or (403) 829-4893 evenings, e-mail: tlt46@telus.net. Website: www.saralink.ca.
Between Chelan and Pateros, Washington, 22–23 May
5th Annual Wells Dam Potluck Pic-Nic / Eyeball covering North Central Washington Counties and Lower British Columbia (Hwy 97), joint sponsored event by the OCARC / LCRC Okanogan County Amateur Radio Club Lake Chelan Radio Club. Location: Wells Dam (between Chelan and Pateros), Highway 97, Washington, USA. Admission: free entry, camping, tailgating, and coffee. Talk in: 147.100+. Information: (509) 687-3919, e-mail: Ab7pg@lakechelanradioclub.com. Website: www.Lakechelanradioclub.com.
Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Saturday, 29 May
New Brunswick Spring Hamfest and Fleamarket. Location: Gondola Point Recreation Centre, Recreation Centre Rd, (Exit 141 off of Highway 1 (about 20 km east of Saint John)). Times: vendors 08:00, public 09:30–13:00. Admission: public $3.00, tables $2.00. Talk-in: VE1EE 147.270+. Information: Kal White (506) 847-3744, e-mail: kalwhite@nbnet.nb.ca. Website: www.qsl.net/ve9lc/.
Sorel-Tracy, Québec, Sunday, 30 May
Hamfest du Québec 2004. Location: Curling A. Racine et Centre Culturel, Place du Centre Civique, Tracy. Times: vendors 06:30, public 09:00. Admission: $5.00, tables $15.00 (indoors), $7.00 (outdoors). Talk-in: VE2RBS 145.370- (CTCSS 103.5). Information: Denis Chouinard VE2DSH (450) 746-0814, e-mail: ve2cbs@hotmail.com. Website: www.ve2cbs.qc.ca.
Radio H.F. will be there!
Amherstburg, Ontario, Sunday, 30 May
Amherstburg Radio Club 2nd Annual Fleamarket. Location: Amherstburg Recreation Centre, corner of Victoria and Richmond Streets next to the Amherstburg Arena. Times: vendors 07:30, public 09:00–13:30. Admission: free, tables $5.00. Talk-in: VE3EXT 145.290- or 146.520 simplex. Information: Carey Collard VE3CFQ (519) 736-7694, e-mail: va3trl@rac.ca.
Publications Available
The complete catalogues 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),
Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB, www.rsgb.org),
and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD-ROMs and software are available from Radio H.F. The catalogue can be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. website at www.radiohf.ca, under publications, or go directly to the catalogue at: www.radiohf.ca/publications.htm (addresses changed 2004/12/05).
You can see details of the new releases from ARRL, plus other ARRL products such as RSGB publications, on the ARRL website (www.arrl.org/catalog/?category=What%27s+New).
Don't forget the new Radio H.F. Nature Division. Hundreds of books in the fields of birding, animals, plants, etc. Contact Radio H.F. Nature Division for a complete listing of the titles currently available (they are not yet in the on-line catalogue).
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
The Resources Zone:
Top of this section | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Radio Canada International
The following is a listing of clubs, groups, and radio broadcasts which I either operate, present, or am actively involved in.
CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. This is CIDX's 42nd year of serving its members. 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 the CIDX website (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.
The Resources Zone:
Top of this section | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Radio Canada International
The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available on the Internet at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC Apr.–Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.–Mar.). Now in its 16th year on the air, co-hosts Janice and Steve Karlock 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 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 members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Also, you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
The Resources Zone:
Top of this section | Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | 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, with host Ian Jones. Check out the Radio Canada International website (www.rcinet.ca) for complete details of times and frequencies, or go directly to the new Maple Leaf Mailbag website. 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.
Canada's specialist in radio communications
www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/
www.radiohf.ca (address changed 2004/12/05)
President, Canadian International DX Club
Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962
www.anarc.org/cidx/
Radio H.F.
P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne
St. Lambert, Quebec
CANADA J4R 2T8
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time (1400-2100 UTC Apr.-Oct.; 1500-2200 UTC Nov.-Mar.)
Sunday: CLOSED
Telephone and Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Telephone, toll free, in Canada only: 1 800 463-3773
Facsimile: +1 (450) 671-3773
Visa & Mastercard accepted
Radio H.F.:
E-mail: radiohf@sympatico.ca
info@radiohf.ca (address changed 2004/12/05)
Website: www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/
www.radiohf.ca (address changed 2004/12/05)
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
March 2004 issue |
Newsletter main page |
May 2004 issue
You are the visitor to this page since 05 December 2004.
Copyright © 1999–2004 Radio H.F. Publications, all rights reserved.
The address for this site is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html
The address for this page is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/V6n04Apr04.html
Please contact the author, Sheldon Harvey (hfnewsletter@yahoo.com) with questions or comments about this site.
Last modified, 1315 UTC, 07 December 2004.