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December 2000, Volume 2, Number 12
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2000, 2001 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com (new address 01 August 2000)
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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 Vol. 2 Number 012 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. Previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.]. We have reached the end of our second volume of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. It truly is unbelievable how quickly time flies. Since the first edition went out, over 1000 websites have been featured in the two volumes. Why not start off the third volume on the right foot by sending along a website or two which you enjoy which you feel your fellow subscribers will find interesting? You can e-mail your contributions to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchases from Radio H.F.
I don't think that any of us would have imagined that by this edition, a new U.S. President would still not be chosen. Certainly the Canadian election was far less exciting.
As we approach the holiday season and the end of another year, I thought it would be fun to include a special zone of sites about Christmas and the holiday season, so check out the Holiday Zone for sites about Santa, Christmas, New Year's Eve and more. Gee! When was the last time you heard Y2K!
In the Publicity Zone this month, we focus on a few new pieces of equipment in the amateur radio field which were introduced this month, the Icom IC-910H all-mode transceiver and the Kenwood TS-2000 all-band, all-mode transceiver.
All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential. To add or remove yourself from the distribution list of this newsletter, simply contact Sheldon by e-mail at the new address of hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
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Tom Domonkos, Niagara Falls, Ontario: "I would like to congratulate you on a wonderful effort with the publication. I read it when I get a chance and usually it's quite informative. I do send it to a couple of my friends. Please keep me on your list as I find it helpful and insightful. Thanks and I hope you keep it up."
Alan Johnson, Reno, Nevada, commenting about the Rotten.com site in last month's Newsletter: "This site is almost too sick for me, and I consider myself to be pretty twisted!"
Paul Bailey, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: "I wish to thank you for sending me the latest Newsletter. I have found some interesting DXing sites, thanks to your list."
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pages.about.com/coollinkers/GRDXC/index.htm
Via: Harjot Singh Brar, Punjab, India
This is the official site of a new international DX group set up in the state of Punjab, in India. You can sign up to receive regular newsletters of DX news and shortwave station information as well.
www.100000watts.com
Via: John McColman, Chester, Virginia
U.S. radio and television directory, with links, audio and related information.
www.rockhawk.com
Via: Wayne Hodgins, Cote St. Luc, Quebec
A collection of radio stations and related information from around the world.
www.npr.org
Via: Ricky Leong, Brossard, Quebec
Detailed programme previews, features, station listings, etc. for the U.S. National Public Radio network.
tvzone.channelcanada.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Canada's leading non-commercial website for Canadian TV with schedule and programme information. You can also subscribe to a free newsletter with additional information.
www.radiofreevirgin.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A collection of music channels from the Virgin radio group in the United Kingdom.
www.radioafghanistan.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Music, news, radio station links and various information sources about Afghanistan.
www.shoc.ch
Via: R. Haenggi, Sternenberg, Switzerland
This company is dedicated to high tech radio monitoring systems, including receivers, antennas, decoding equipment, software and systems. There are also some very useful utility frequency lists on the site as well as some audio samplings.
www.angelfire.com/pq/radiohaha/
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
An on-line encyclopedia of contemporary British radio comedy from the 1980s and 1990s, including history, news and links.
www.jeffgaulin.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Job leads for people looking for work in Canadian radio, TV, wire services, newspapers, public relations and magazines.
www.ontscancom
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
A collection of information and frequency lists for the province of Ontario. There are also links to various emergency services pages.
www.medicdispatchcom
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The on-line public safety service source, including many links to audio for EMS, Fire, Police services including many in Canada.
www.datafileinc.com
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Details of a scanning software program for use with various Optoelectronics equipment such as the Optoscan and Optocom units.
webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/hyperbolic/
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
A look at radionavigation systems of the past including Loran, Omega, Popi and others.
www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/1951/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A look back at the golden age of radio, with sections on sound effects, soundbites. You can download specific shows, and you can follow the radio timeline.
www.bn.com.br/radios-antigos/
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
A Brazilian site, in English, Portuguese and German, dedicated to vintage radio collectors and equipment in Brazil.
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www.dirtynelson.com/linen/91/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The website of the magazine of folk and world music, with a guide to live music and concerts.
www.musi-calcom
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Search for concert schedules of your favourite artists. You can search, submit or edit material.
www.pollstarcom
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The concert hotwire for live performances. You can search by artist, city or by venue.
www.subways.net
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of photos, maps, links and general information about subway systems around the world, searchable by countries and cities.
www.apsco.co.jp/abe/english.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Osamu Abe of Japan created this site dedicated to subway systems in Asia, Oceania, North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia and other C.I.S. countries. Lots of photos, maps and links to the individual subway system pages.
www.tubehellcom
Via: William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
A site dedicated to the daily passengers of "The Tube," the London subway system.
www.straphangers.org
Via: William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
A site dedicated to the New York City subway system.
www.railfan.net
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Links, photos, videos, maps, and even a link to a chatroom for railfans.
www.hover.globalinternet.co.uk
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The on-line encyclopedia for all things related to hovercraft, including their history and a tour of the Hovercraft Museum.
www.timezoneconverter.com/index.shtml
Via: Richard Sim, Chatham, Quebec
A tool to aid you in the conversion of time for the time zones of the world.
scott.endsley.com
Via: Scott Endsley, Lawton, Oklahoma
Scott is a subscriber to the Newsletter. He is a licensed amateur radio operator, callsign KA5HVO. But Scott is also a singer, songwriter and author. He asked if I would mind including his website here for you all to take a look at. Please feel free to sample some of his work. Good luck, Scott.
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A collection of special sites relating to the upcoming Christmas and holiday season. Many of these sites will be fun for the whole family. Be sure to share them with the children, grandchildren, younger brothers and sisters, or for all of you who are still kids at heart!
All via Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
www.nettiradio.fi/test/santa/saneng.htm
From Finland, the official Santa radio station. Lots of Santa fun, with audio clips.
www.phoesho.com/csro2/frame.htm
From November 23 to January 2, celebrate Christmas in the old time radio style with Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, using the downloadable IM Tuner.
www.northpoletimes.com/NPTimes/
Read daily editions from the newsletter, visit the storyroom, and get workshop and kitchen reports.
NORAD's popular website where you can follow the progress of Santa's annual trip.
Follow Santa's trip on your computer with a simple free download.
See how the holiday is celebrated in Montreal, with activities, shopping, games, recipes, contests, and even a live cam and history of Ogilvy department store's famous Christmas window.
www.nyctourist.com/xmas_in_nyc.htm
A calendar of events for Christmas 2000 in New York City, with shots of Rockefeller Center, various department store windows, etc.
www.vn.fi/ktm/eng/5/santa/abc.htm
Definitions, history and origin of Santa, plus a collection of Christmas literature.
home.golden.net/~caitlin/christmas.htm
Various legends and origins of the 12 Days of Christmas, poinsettias, the first Christmas tree, origin of Santa, etc. There is also an activity centre and Christmas library.
www.rats2u.com/christmas/christmas_index.htm
Absolutely the largest guide to Christmas animations clipart, crafts, virtual cards, music, recipes and events for the holidays.
Self explanatory. Explore all the links for the whole family.
www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/e_nmpole.html
Courtesy of Canada's Geological Survey, learn about the founding, positioning and tracking of the true Magnetic North Pole. Site is in English or French.
Although some of the links are now outdated, this is a creative way to look at the gifts presented in the famous 12 days of Christmas. Links to related websites are offered for each of the gifts presented on each day.
www.timessquarebid.org/new_year/
Celebrate the biggest and most famous New Year's Eve party of the year, in New York City, with details, press releases and live video and audio feeds.
wilstar.com/holidays/newyear.htm
Trace the history and background to the New Year celebrations around the world.
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nuttysites.com
Via: Richard Sim, Chatham, Quebec
Crazy, fun, stupid, silly and wacky sites on the net worldwide, including games, humour, magic and other nutty stuff.
www.jumptheshark.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Highlighting the defining moment when your favourite television shows peaked. After that moment, it was all downhill.
www.beaknose.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The home of the nosiest people on the planet. See the Beak of the Week, the biggest noses in movies; Nose News, and a fun game called Tweak a Beak.
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Radio H.F. has been Canada's specialist in shortwave, scanning, amateur radio, antennas, accessories & publications, since 1995. Note that all prices quoted here are subject to change without notice and all prices are in Canadian dollars, shipping and handling not included. U.S. prices available upon request. Please check out the Radio H.F. website at www.total.net/~radiohf/
Radio H.F. now has gift certificates available. If you aren't sure what to get someone, but would like something from Radio H.F., you can order gift certificates, for any value, good for an unlimited period of time. Contact me for complete details. Gift certicates easily solve your gift buying problems.
| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 199 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 269 | |
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Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1149 |
| Icom IC-706 MK IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1649 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 489 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 289 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-T22H 2m portable | $ 389 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 279 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 349 | |
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Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 4899 |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 2199 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF base station | $ 1049 | |
| Yaesu FT-600 HF mobile | $ 1249 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m mobile | $ 319 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 629 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 649 | |
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Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 549 |
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Yaesu FT-100D HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1749 |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1149 |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 379 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 229 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 239 |
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| Alinco DJ-195TH 2m portable | $ 199 | |
| Alinco DR-140TQ 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF/6m station | $ 3999 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-821 all mode VHF/UHF base station | $ 1999 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band (6m/2m/70cm/23cm) portable | $ 499 | |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 349 | |
| Kenwood TM-G707A 2m/70cm mobile | $ 539 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 269 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1899 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2399 | |
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Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 |
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Yaesu VX-5R tri-band (6m/2m/70cm) portable | $ 499 |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DR-610TQ dual band mobile | $ 779 | |
| Alinco DX-70TH HF/6m base/mobile | $ 1299 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, and A.D.I., plus all accessories for all brands also available.
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| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver | $ 349 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
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Icom IC-R3 wideband receiver w/TV | $ 899 |
| Icom IC-R10E portable receiver | $ 699 | |
| Drake R8B communications receiver | $ 1879 | |
| Drake SW-8 communications receiver | $ 1340 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Grundig Satellit Millennium 800 | $ 779 | |
| 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 | $ 599 | |
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Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 449 |
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A.O.R. AR-8200 Mark II 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 899 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT Trunktracker II portable scanner | $ 449 | |
| Uniden SC-200 200 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 379 | |
| Uniden BC-9000XLT 500 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 859 |
Contact Radio H.F. for prices on other models of shortwave receivers and scanners available from AOR, Drake, Lowe, Grundig, Sony, Sangean, Uniden, Relm, Welz and Icom.
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We have a good selection of these popular units available. Here are the models and prices currently available from Radio H.F.
| Cobra | FRS-100-2 (2 pack) | $ 129 |
| Cobra | FRS-220CH 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
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| Cobra | FRS-250 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Cobra | FRS-300 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159 |
| Cobra | FRS-310WX 14 ch, weather | $ 179 |
| Cherokee | FR-460 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Midland | 75-507 14 ch, VOX | $ 69 |
| Midland | 75-507-2 14 ch, VOX (2 pack) | $ 138 |
| Midland | 75-515 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 119 |
| Maxon | TK14-1C 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 69 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 149 |
| Maxon | TK514 base model | TBA |
| Uniden | FRS-1400 14 ch, compact | $ 99 |
| Icom | IC-4008 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 139 |
| Motorola | FR-50 14 ch | $ 69 |
| Motorola | FR-60 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 79 |
| Motorola | T289AA 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159 |
| Motorola | T289NiMH 14 ch, CTCSS, Ni-MH battery | $ 199 |
| Motorola | Spirit GT | $ 299 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-LH14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
Cobra Electronics (www.cobraelec.com)
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. (www.midlandradio.com)
Maxon (www.topaz3.com)
Icom (www.icomamerica.com/FRS/)
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Icom IC-910H
Icom is introducing a new all-mode 2 meter and 70 cm satellite transceiver. It will also have an optional 1.2 GHz module. The unit will offer 100 watts on 2 meters and 75 watts on 70 cm. Canadian pricing will be available on this product shortly. To see photos, details and specifications of this unit, visit www.icomamerica.com/amateur/satellite/index.html.
Kenwood TS-2000
A brand new multi-band multi-mode transceiver offering 100 watts on HF, 6 and 2 meters and 50 watts on 70 centimeters. A 10 watt 1.2 GHz module is also available. The unit is also PH3D satellite ready, and comes with a built-in TNC. Canadian availability and pricing is not yet available. For details and specifications of this unit, visit
Kenwood's website.
As soon as these two units are available in Canada, they will be available through Radio H.F.
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The special on new publications offered in last month's Newsletter has been extended to 31 December 2000. If you think you missed out on the offer, you still have time. Books make great Christmas gifts, so if you act quickly, you can still receive these products in time for Christmas.
Note for U.S. and International clients: If you are in the U.S. or elsewhere, please contact me for special non-Canadian pricing on these products.
1) 2001 A.R.R.L. Handbook -- 78th Edition. The standard reference book for radio amateur, electronics technicians, and professional engineers. 1200 pages.
SPECIAL PRICE: $48.00 plus GST = $51.36
NOW AVAILABLE
2) CD-ROM Version of 2001 ARRL Handbook
SPECIAL PRICE: $60.00 plus GST = $64.20
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2000
3) A.R.R.L. Antenna Book -- 19th Edition. The antenna reference manual, includes a CD-ROM with antenna-related programs and propagation forecasts.
SPECIAL PRICE: $45.00 plus GST = $48.15
NOW AVAILABLE
4) CD-ROM Version of ARRL Antenna Book
SPECIAL PRICE: $60.00 plus GST = $64.20
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2000
5) 2001 Edition of Passport To World Band Radio. The annual guide to shortwave broadcast stations, programming information and equipment reviews.
SPECIAL PRICE: $29.91 plus GST = $32.00
NOW AVAILABLE
6) National Radio Club AM Radio Log -- 21st Edition. Complete listing of Canadian and U.S. AM radio stations, by frequency, call letters, city, etc. 3 hole punched for insertion into binder.
SPECIAL PRICE: $30.00 plus GST = $32.10
NOW AVAILABLE
7) Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM 2001. More than 1.6 million North American and worldwide callsign listings, over 50,000 e-mail listings and over 54,000 QSL managers. Operates on DOS or Windows.
SPECIAL PRICE: $74.95 plus GST = $80.20
NOW AVAILABLE
To order, send your cheque or money order payable to Radio H.F., or contact me by telephone or by e-mail. Mastercard or Visa are accepted at Radio H.F.
| RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 | |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 18.50 | |
| 7th Ed. | ARRL Operating Manual | $ 37.50 |
| 15th Ed. | ARRL Hints & Kinks | $ 22.50 |
| 2000/2001 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 12.00 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 | |
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ARRL APRS -- Tracks, Maps & Mobiles | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 | |
| 5th ed. | ARRL Satellite Anthology | $ 22.50 |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Net Directory | $ 6.50 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL NCJ 1973-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2000 | World Radio TV Handbook | $ 37.95 |
| Joe Carr's Loop Antenna Handbook | $ 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. Our complete publications catalogue, (www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat0200.html) February 2000 edition, is on-line, with information on ordering. Our catalogue also includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others.
Radio H.F. is also a Canadian distributor for the complete line of Schiffer Books. This company specializes in books for antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, plus an extensive catalog of military publications. You can browse their complete catalogs at www.schifferbooks.com.
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The Hamfest/Fleamarket season has wrapped up for this year. If you or your club are staging an event in the new year, please send me the details and I will gladly add it to our calendar for next year.
CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Sample copies of recent issues are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 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 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 (UTC Wednesday, 0100 Apr.-Oct., 0200 Nov.-Mar.). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
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The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC Apr.-Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.-Mar.). Co-hosts Sheldon Harvey and Bill Westenhaver present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Check out the CKUT website for the station's complete list of unique programmes.
You can also listen to the International Radio Report whenever you like. Thanks to one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of the programme are available on demand at members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Also you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
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Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 (-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 almost 7 years, and has had over 500 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.
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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. The RCI website has been completely revised. New programming is now also airing on the station. 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.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you, your family members and friends a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends, and to all a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year 2001. May the future bring you the best of all things.
That's all for this month. Radio H.F. operates as a mail, telephone, and on-line business, with the many products, great prices, and personalized service.
Your input is always welcome. Please feel free to send along your comments about the Newsletter, as well as any material you have to contribute, to me by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that you can find all previous issues of this newsletter at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (right here! -- Ed.).
Best wishes and 73 from
Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW
Owner, Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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