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February 2000, Volume 2, Number 02
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2000 Radio H.F. Publications
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Disclaimer: The content and comments included in the websites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each website. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted.
Welcome to volume 2 number 2 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. I'd like to welcome many new subscribers to the newsletter this month who come to us as a result of publicity given the newsletter via shortwave radio. I would also like to remind newcomers that all previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.].
Mr. Allen Graham, presenter and producer of the DX Partyline, on shortwave radio station HCJB The Voice of the Andes, in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to talk about the Newsletter on a recent edition of his programme. This resulted in many people, who tune in to this weekly programme, e-mailing from around the world, asking to become subscribers. Thanks to Allen for the publicity on his fine programme.
Contributions were down somewhat this month, so I continue to encourage your input. I am sure that many of you have some interesting sites relating to radio, communications, telecommunications, the media, technology, and other related fields, which would be of great interest to our readers. Remember that having your name on the contributors' list entitles you to a 2% discount on your next Radio H.F. purchase. Simply e-mail me with the site name, the URL, and a brief description of what we will find on the site. If chosen for publication, you will see your name up in lights in a future edition.
Returning to the Newsletter this month is the list of upcoming amateur radio fleamarkets and hamfests in Canada. The list appears in the Publicity Zone -- Other. Events where Radio H.F. will be present are duly noted.
All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential. To remove yourself from the distribution list of this newsletter, simply contact Sheldon by e-mail at ve2shw@yahoo.com.
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www.sunsetradio.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This one is pretty simple. Just click on the flag of a particular country and up comes a table with links to AM, FM and shortwave radio stations, plus links to newspapers.
otr.uwsp.edu
Via: Howard Gontovnick, Chomedey Laval, Quebec
Vintage radio broadcasts from this on-line superstation. They broadcast 24 hours a day with a variety of programming from the 1920s to 1950s. In addition to being available on-line, they also operate some on-air radio stations in the U.S.
live-radio.net/info.shtml
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Over 3000 live radio stations on the net worldwide categorized by Europe, World, USA, Canada and Net Only stations.
www.kurthanson.com/index-ir.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A daily news and commentary newsletter on the key issues involving radio and the Internet. You can also get regular direct e-mail updates. Created and published by Kurt Hanson.
www.1america.com/media/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of on-line radio stations, television and newspapers. There are city home pages for the U.S., linking you to each category.
www.anarc.org/naswa/weblog/
Via: Ralph Brandi, Tinton Falls, New Jersey
This is an on-going collection of news items, postings, etc., with links to related items on the Internet, all off interest to the radio hobbyist. The site is connected with the North American Shortwave Association (NASWA).
www.lyngsat.com/index.html
Via: Don Thornton, Belle Mead, New Jersey
Technical data for all satellite TV and radio channels in the Ku and C bands, with links to websites, teletext services, footprint maps, addresses, and tracking information.
www.radio.state.pa.us
Via: John McColman, Chester, Virginia
A look at the new Pennsylvania cross-state communications radio network.
www.guernsey.net/~bebridel/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A history of offshore pirate radio, mainly in Europe. There are links to individual stations, with photos and a brief history on each station.
www.qsl.net/n7qvc/main.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of amateur files, resources, photos, links, etc., compiled by Tony Petersen of Ontario, Oregon. Be sure to check out the section on homebrewing.
www.dxer.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The DXer's index to all things ham radio related. Simply scroll down the subject list on the left hand side of the screen and click away!
www.ac6v.com/pagep.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois via Worldwide Utility News
Compiled by Rodney Dinkins of Oceanside, California this site lists H.F. networks for various subject matter including DXing, QRP, worked all states, IOTA, county hunters, CW, emergency, MARS & NTS, general, swaps, maritime mobile, boatanchors, etc. including scheduled times and frequencies.
www.eisa.net.au/~stevep/scanning.html
Via: Jim Cumbie, Dallas, Texas via Worldwide Utility News
All types of reference sources and links to information to assist you in monitoring utility communications. A particularly useful section of this site is the listing of U.S. Air Force callsigns and code names arranged alphabetically with descriptions and locations.
www.oz.net/~gmcavoy/sw_scanr.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is a collection of all types of sites related to scanning. There is also an audio file of sounds and various modes of transmission.
www.antique-radio.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Created by Jonathan Winter, this museum, located in downtown Bellingham, Washington, is now in its 11th year. The site includes audio clips, colour photos and descriptions of exhibits, a Sounds of Broadcasting section, and an ABC of electronics.
www.webex.net/~skywaves/commrx/RACAL/RA17.htm
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois via Worldwide Utility News
A look back at one of the more popular radio receivers from the Racal company.
www.pbs.org/transistor/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This site is based on the PBS television show of the same name. Find background information on the subject, plus video and audio clips from the TV programme.
web.missouri.edu/~jourvs/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Created by Vernon Stone of the Missouri School of Journalism, this is a systematic look at the people and the institutions that bring you TV and radio news. Sub-sections include career entry, women and minorities, salaries & benefits, and the changing newsroom.
www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/INFO_SHT/G8E.HTM
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
The Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission in Ottawa offers this information on how to file a broadcast complaint.
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www.sonicnet.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
News, reviews, a music guide, events, channels, contests, interviews, and free music. They also operate Radio Sonicnet, where you can create your very own radio station, or listen to stations created by others.
www.wunderground.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A great site for the weather buff. The site has access to U.S. maps by region, giving temperature, radar, visibility, wind, heat index, windchill, humidity and dewpoint. There are sections for other international locations as well, including Canada. There are also features on astronomy, ski reports, marine forecasts, tropical storms, and more. You can easily set up you favourite locations as well.
www.weatheroffice.com
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
Environment Canada's on-line source for Canadian and international weather information.
www.spaceweather.com
Via: Ralph Brandi, Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Science news and information about the Sun/Earth environment, solar winds, sunspots, flares, storms and other related solar activities. You can also subscribe to their free newsletter.
www.universetoday.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The latest in space exploration is featured here with news, upcoming events, links, features, and a regular free newsletter.
www.aero.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois via Worldwide Utility News
All things aeronautical, including art, museums, books, weather, news, newsletters, on-line reading material, etc.
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/8803/index.htm
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois via Worldwide Utility News
History, technical data, photographs, etc., relating to the DeHavilland Comet, commercial aircraft, and aircraft orders.
www.net-efx.com/faxfeds/
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
From the Canadian Internet Activist Website, here is a list of Canadian government contacts, and how to fax them.
www.nrc.ca/inms/calserv/dstfe.html
Via: Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec
A division of the Canadian National Research Council, the Frequency and Time Group is responsible for Canadian standard time and length. Check out their expensive services.
www.indo.com/distance/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This site finds the latitudes and longitudes of two geographical locations. It also calculates the distance between them, plus provides a map.
www.pacific-mall.com/john/music.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
An extensive listing of types and styles of music with links to official sites, fan sites and other related links. It includes sections on pop, classic rock, hip hop, reggae, hard rock, heavy metal, electronic and new age, plus many other specialty areas of music.
www.arctic-travel.com/chapters/adventpage.html
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Information on travelling to and exploring Canada's newest territory, Nunavut. The site also includes some radio-related information regarding emergency communications monitored throughout the territory.
www.sackville.com
Via: Bill Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
The town of Sackville, in Canada's eastern maritime province of New Brunswick, is well known to any shortwave radio enthusiast as the home of the Radio Canada International transmitter site. The town is much more than this, as is presented on the town's official website.
www.netcologne.de/~nc-radermra/
Via: Ralf Radermacher, Cologne, Germany via Worldwide Utility News
Transportation buffs will find this site dedicated to trams and light rail vehicles in Cologne of interest. Ralf has collected information, news, historical facts and assembled a photo gallery of trams. The site is available in English, French and German.
www.dialpad.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
The first free Java-based web to phone service. Make free calls to anyone in the U.S. with a valid telephone number.
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www.microav.com
Via: Alain Bernier, Longueuil, Quebec
Free Internet access sites are beginning to pop up all over. This one offers free, unlimited 56K modem Internet access.
www.freewwweb.com
Via: Alain Bernier, Longueuil, Quebec
Another one of the free Internet access sites.
www.hushmail.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
The world's only web-based e-mail with end-to-end security.
madhaus.cns.utoronto.ca/tpc/tpc_home.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A remote printing service. Also includes a list of other fax services and mirror sites.
www.whatis.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A knowledge exploration tool about information technology, especially Internet and computers. There are over 200 encyclopedic definitions and topics here, including 12,000 hyperlinked cross references.
www.gurunet.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
This is an interesting utility program. You simply do a quick download, then activate this one click information service which works automatically each time you are on-line. You can
ourwebhome.com/TENP/Recommended.html
Via: Glenn Hauser, Enid, Oklahoma
Remember when the first two digits of your telephone number were letters? Here is the official listing of the recommended exchange names.
members.aol.com/fostrak/palefun.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
By Glen Kuban of North Royalton, Ohio, this site is devoted to science-related jokes, stories, riddles, poems, etc. Pretty funny stuff, and a little off the wall.
www.rollercoaster.com
Via: "The Web Page," Montreal Gazette, 00/01/22
Are you a fan of roller coasters? This site offers history, design, photographs, and a rating system of the world's most famous roller coasters from amusement and theme parks around the world.
www.autodream.com/index.html
Via: Richard Sim, Chatham, Quebec
The number one visited teen site on the Net, but great for ages 15 to 50. You will find exclusive programs, games, magic, jokes. Be sure to take the autodream test.
209.69.229.50/FBI/default.asp
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Find a picture of yourself on a webserver at the FBI. Just answer a couple of simple questions and the site will find a picture of you. HONEST! Would I lie to you?
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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.
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF station | $ 4499 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m | $ 2399 | |
| Icom IC-706 mark IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1999 | |
| Icom IC-707 compact HF station | $ 999 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 529 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 859 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band portable | $ 629 | |
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Kenwood TM-D700A dual band portable | $ 1099 |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 289 | |
| Kenwood VC-H1 SSTV portable | $ 349 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF | $ 999 | |
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Yaesu FT-90 dual band mobile | $ 599 |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature HT | $ 299 | |
| Yaesu FT-100 HF mobile | $ 1899 | |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DJ-191TH small 2m portable | $ 229 |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 279 | |
| Icom IC-2710H dual band mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1749 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1949 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 739 | |
| Yaesu FT-10RDH portable | $ 279 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH portable | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m mobile | $ 349 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 699 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 2449 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, A.D.I. and Standard, plus all accessories for all brands also available.
| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver | $ 399 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
| Icom IC-R10E portable receiver | $ 699 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Sony ICF-2010 top shortwave portable | $ 579 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 299 | |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 699 | |
| A.O.R. AR-8200 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 599 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 receiver | $ 999 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT trunktracker II portable scanner | $ 450 |
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.
Intermodulation is something that amateur operators living in large cities, such as Montreal, have to face every day. A Canadian company, DCI, has products to fight the intermod. DCI specializes in standard 4 pole bandpass filters for 2 meters, 220 and 440 amateur radio bands. They also produce low pass filters for 2 meters and 440, plus custom made 6 meter band and amateur TV units.
DCI filters offer a 30-day money back guarantee if they do not succeed in eliminating your intermod problems. Their filters accept full transmitter power and are made from extruded aluminum, copper and brass with high quality silver-teflon connectors. You can find detailled specifications and photos of all of DCI's products on their website (www.dci.ca/amateur_products.htm).
Radio H.F. is the sole Montreal area dealer for DCI products. Pricing information quoted on the DCI website is applicable at Radio H.F.
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RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 18.50 | |
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ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 | |
| 5th ed. | ARRL Satellite Anthology | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Net Directory | $ 6.50 |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 11.95 |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| 2000 | Millennium Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook | $ 48.00 |
| 2000 | ARRL Handbook CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2000 | Passport to World Band Radio | $ 29.95 |
| Joe Carr's Loop Antenna Handbook | $ 29.95 | |
| 20th ed. | National Radio Club AM Radio Log | $ 29.95 |
| National Radio Club Loop Antenna Design | $ 19.95 | |
| 18th ed. | FM Atlas | $ 29.95 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Quebec/Maritimes | $ 24.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Ontario | $ 24.95 |
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.
All of these books are available by mail order from Radio H.F. Many are in stock, on display, in our showroom. Our complete publications catalogue is now on-line, with information on ordering by mail. Recently added to our catalogue are a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others.
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Burlinton, Ontario, February 26.
Burlington ARC 3rd Annual Spring Fleamarket. Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Legion Road. Vendors: 07:00, General Admission: 09:00 - 13:00. Vendors: $10.00 per table + $5.00 general admission per person; General Admission: $5.00 per person. Talk-in: VE3RSB 147.210 (+600) (PL 131.8) / 444.825 (+5) (PL 131.8). Information: Hugh McCully, VE3AYR, (905) 333-0826 or e-mail: janus@bigwave.ca. Website: www.barc.burlington.on.ca.
Milton, Vermont, February 26.
Vermont State Convention. Radio Amateurs of Northern Vermont. Location: Milton High School, Route 7, Milton, Vermont. Talk-in: 145.150 (-600). On the day of the fleamarket, a beacon on 146.670 will be on the air. Information: Mitch Stern, W1SJ, 14 Kimberly Drive Essex Junction, VT 05452 or (802)-879-6589 or e-mail: w1sj@arrl.net. Website: www.ranv.together.com.
Pointe-aux-Trembles (Montreal), Quebec, March 4.
Encan/Hamfest UMS - UMS Club Auction & Fleamarket. Location: Complexe Roussin, 12125 Notre Dame East, Pointe aux Trembles (Montreal), Quebec. Admission $5; Tables $10. Talk-in 146.700 (-600). Vendors 07:00, Public 09:00; auction begins at 10:00. Information and table reservations, Real Lauze, (450) 463-1245 or e-mail ve2aik@amsat.org. Radio H.F. will be there!
Brampton, Ontario, March 25.
Hamex 2000, Peel Region ARC. Location: The Brampton Fall Fairgrounds, Heart Lake Rd. north of Mayfield Road. Vendors 07:00, Public 09:00 - 13:00. Admission: $5.00. Talk-in VE3PRC 146.880 (-600) (PL 103.5). Information: Jack Summers, VA3JAK, (905) 458-0002, email va3jak@rac.ca or Bryan Weaver, VE3TRJ, (905)-452-9056. Website: www.peelarc.org/fleas.html.
Aldergrove, British Columbia, March 26.
Langley Fleamarket. Location: Aldergrove Elks Hall. Vendors: 09:00, public 10:00 - 13:00. Talk-in VE7RLY 147.380 (+600). E-mail: dvr@uniserve.com.
Ste-Therese (Montreal), Quebec, April 1.
Hamfest Laval-Laurentides 2000. Location: Polyvalente Ste-Therese, 401 du Domaine, Ste-Therese, Québec. Radio-guidage/Talk-in 147.315 (+600). Tables 7,00$ General Admission 5,00$ Ouvert au publique à / Open to the public at 09:00. Telephone (450)-625-8656, e-mail: hamfest2000@hotmail.com. Website: pages.infinit.net/ve2crl/h2k.htm. Radio H.F. will be there!
LaSalle (Montreal), Quebec, April 15.
Montreal Amateur Radio Club FleaMarket. Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 (LaSalle) 7771 Bouvier, corner of Shevchenko. Vendors 07:30, general admission 08:30. Tables: 8,00$ or 15,00$ for two. General Admission 4,00$. Talk-in VE2RED 147.270 (+600). Information: James R. Hay (514)-697-7205 or e-mail ve2arc@rac.ca. Website: www.marc.qc.ca/fest.html.
Radio H.F. will be there!
Pickering, Ontario, April 15.
Durham Region Amateur Radio Hamfest. Location: Metro East Trade Centre, Brock Road, north of Highway 401. Vendors 07:30, public 09:00. Public Admission $6.00, Children under 12, free. Tables by pre-registration only:
-Interior Aisle, $25.00
-Against curtain wall, $45.00
-Against Hard Wall, $50.00
A/C Hookups $80.00 (our cost). Talk-in VE3SPA 147.375 (+600) and VE3OSH 147.120 (+600). Information: Peter Henry VA3PWH (905)-436-9236 or e-mail: VA3PWH@rac.ca. Website: www.globalserve.net/~ismith/.
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. Our February issue is 68 pages. Sample copies are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 overseas. 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 now has a Yahoo On Line Club Room where members and guests can meet, chat, and post news items. Regularly scheduled chats are held each Tuesday evening at 21:00 Eastern time (0200 UTC Wednesday). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
CIDX also holds monthly Montreal area chapter meetings, open to visitors and club members alike, at Radio H.F., 110 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park, Quebec, at 19:00, on the second Tuesday of each month.
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 (1530 UTC). Co-host Bill Westenhaver and I 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.
Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) repeater, 146.910 (-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. This net has been running for over 6 years, and has had over 450 different participants during this period. 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.
You can also hear my 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. The new edition of the RCI schedule is now available, free at Radio H.F.
That's it for this month. Your input is always welcome. If you come across an interesting site on the Net, please send it along to me by e-mail at ve2shw@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
Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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