listingSeptember 2001, Volume 3, Number 09
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2001 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.
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, contact Sheldon by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
| Note: This issue of the Newsletter was published on the 10th of September, the day before the attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, so makes no mention of those tragic events. Two special issues were published on the 13th and 19th September. -- Ed. |
Welcome to Vol. 3 Number 09 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.].
I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer, or winter for those subscribers in the southern hemisphere. Nights are getting cool around here, but September marks the official beginning of the DX season for all radio hobbyists. Medium wave signals are already enhanced, and with the days getting shorter, and the noise levels decreasing, we should all be gearing up for another great fall and winter of excellent radio monitoring, hamming, or whatever aspects of radio you are involved in. Hopefully some of the sites featured in the next few editions will help you in your efforts to add those rare and exotic catches to your logbooks.
I am going to try to do some extensive publicity for the Newsletter over the next few months, so hopefully we will be seeing a growing number of new subscribers and hopefully an increase in contributions. Please continue to spread the word of the Newsletter to your friends and family. Even though they may not be into radio and communications, there are plenty of other subject matters covered, particularly in the General and Fun and Services Zones.
Please note in this month's Publicity Zone, there are two special offers on two new publications. The Haruteq Scanner Book, with scanner frequencies for Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime provinces, is now available.
Also, I am now taking advance orders for the 2002 edition of the popular shortwave publication, Passport to World Band Radio. Both publications are available at special prices. See complete details below.
Why not share the information in the Newsletter with a friend? They may wish to come on board with us. The e-mail address, for all contributions, comments, and subscription requests, is hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchases from Radio H.F.
Note: Just a reminder again to regularly check out the RCI Action Committee and the Save the BBC Coalition websites for all the latest updates on the lobbying action to prevent or reverse changes to these international services.
RCI Action Committee, www.geocities.com/rciaction
Save the BBC World Service Coalition, www.savebbc.org
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Dick Pearce, Brattleboro, Vermont: "I'm budgeting 3 hours early tomorrow morning to browse your latest letter! Take care."
Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia: "I sincerely thank you for your efforts to educate an old guy whose brain cells often disconnect at inappropriate times. I really enjoy your Newsletter and have all copies on disk. I have no idea how many hours per day that you spend on it, but I have a feeling it could run as high as 16 or 18 whenever I see what you have included. Thanks again and all the best."
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members.tripod.com/~dakidd/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
An all-purpose site dealing with radio in Canada, including searches for stations, links to other Canadian based radio sites, and links to news sites.
www.un.org/av/radio/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
UN Radio was founded in 1946 to promote the universal ideals of the United Nations, including peace, respect for human rights, gender equality, tolerance, economic and social development and the upholding of international law. In addition to daily programmes, UN Radio produces approximately 1,200 features and documentaries a year, some of them award-winners at prestigious festivals around the world. The programmes are distributed to 185 countries and more than 2,000 broadcasting stations in 15 languages (Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Dutch/ Papiamento, English, French, French-Creole, Hindi, Indonesian, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu). All programmes are available free of charge to broadcasting stations around the world.
www.comfm.com
Via: Petro Giannakopoulos Georgia, USA
A collection, originating in France, of over 4000 live radio services, over 400 live TV services and over 2000 live webcams from around the world on the Internet.
www.jpost.com/Radio/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Interactive, on-demand radio stories, prepared by the Jerusalem Post newspaper. The site is updated regularly and features current Israeli news, plus special features prepared for the on-line radio service. You can use either RealPlayer or MediaPlayer to tune in.
www.vhlinks.com/pages/unradio.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
For fans of the American rock group, Van Halen, this site of Van Halen links takes you to an on-line radio service dedicated to bringing you streaming live broadcasts of unreleased Van Halen albums, played in their entirety, non-stop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Selections will be rotated on a weekly basis, and may include more than one album per week. Visit this page for play list information, and to connect to the broadcast.
swlfest.com
Via: Thomas Sundstrom, Vincetown, New Jersey
The largest annual gathering of shortwave listeners in North America takes place every March in the town of Kulpsville, Pennsylvania. Here is a new website dedicated to the event, with all the latest news and updates on the annual event. I'm looking forward to seeing everything there again in March 2002.
www.commedia.org.uk/index2.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Community Media Association (formerly the Community Radio Association) was founded in 1983 by audio production workshops, community radio projects, social action broadcasters, media activists and academics. It was set up with the aim to support a third sector of community media services alongside commercial and the BBC.
www.rbr.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Radio Business Report has been reporting on the business of radio broadcasting since 1983, when veteran broadcaster Jim Carnegie saw the need for an authoritative, independent trade publication. His perception proved to be correct as broadcasters, Wall Street, vendors and ad agency professionals embraced RBR as an accurate, credible and unbiased source of information. Be sure to check out the on-line RBR radio station, streaming news, interviews, etc. about the radio business.
www.youthradio.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Youth Radio promotes young people's intellectual, creative, and professional growth through training and access to media. Through hands-on practice, working relationships with industry professionals, and production of award-winning programming, Youth Radio students learn the basics of broadcasting. In the process, they're exposed to a broad spectrum of media-related careers. But technical training is only part of the picture. Through their journalism education, Youth Radio students also strengthen their foundation in basic "life-skills": verbal expression, writing, computer technology, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and more. What about life-after-Youth Radio? Graduates emerge with a new confidence and hope for creating a positive professional future for themselves, and with concrete skills and contacts to get them there. Youth Radio contributes to the empowerment of teenagers by giving them tools they'll need for success. We also bring youth perspectives to the airwaves, shedding light on the concerns and interests of our young people.
www.rfo.fr/emissions/emis_s_radio.htm
Via: Al Quaglieri, Albany, New York
RFO (Reseau France Outre-Mer) has what appears to be a new website up offering live streams from RFO stations in Guadeloupe, Guyane, Martinique, Mayotte, Polynesie, Reunion, Wallis & Futuna, Nouvelle-Caledonie, and St. Pierre & Miquelon
www.shortwaveorama.homestead.com
Via: Mike Brooker, Toronto, Ontario
Michael Carter is only 14 years old. This is his web site and as you will see, he is into radio. Encouraging to see in a world that is telling us that kids aren't into radio anymore. Please check out his site of useful and helpful information for any radio hobbyist, and don't forget to sign his guestbook.
www.tbaytel.net/lburns/sblink.htm
Via: Stephan Burns, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Stephan's home site "Links" section with lots of radio related material. This site is still under construction.
www.fmdxweb.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of material and information on the subject of FM Dxing, including propagation tips, etc.
airchecks.netfirms.com
Via: John Kordi, Montreal, Quebec
A collection of tape recordings and air checks of North American radio programs and DJs, including a section of Canadian material, including some old broadcasters from here in Montreal. The clips are not available on-line, but are sold by the web master, or trades can be arranged with other collectors.
www.monitorbeacon.com
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
This site is dedicated to all of us who remember (and those who want to learn about) "NBC Monitor," the wonderful weekend radio program that aired from June 12, 1955, to January 26, 1975. "Monitor" was the Last Great Network Radio Show. Pat Weaver's brainchild began as a 40-consecutive hour weekend extravaganza, with news, sports, comedy, variety, interviews and remote pick-ups from around the world. Explore these links and you will discover a world of information about "Monitor." And best of all, you'll again hear the "Monitor Beacon" and parts of the program itself.
www.grove-ent.com/nasa.html
Via: Larry Van Horn, Brasstown, NC
Originally produced for Monitoring Times, this list of NASA-related frequencies has been completely updated and is made available through the Monitoring Times web site.
www.grove-ent.com/area51.html
Via: Larry Van Horn, Brasstown, NC
Mention Area 51 and all sorts of images come to mind. Monitoring Times published a great article in 1998 called Phantoms in the Desert on the secretive bit of government real estate.
www.dxholiday.com
Via: Andy Rugg, Cornwall, Ontario
This website offers a starting point for people looking for a QTH for a DXpedition, contest expedition, or an IOTA expedition! The information contained in these pages has been collected from hams who have recently operated from these locations. To get started on your "DX Holiday," the information on this site will help plan your DXpedition.
www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/Update/contests/oceania/
Via: John Cashen VK4UC, Flaxton, Queensland, Australia
John sent along this note asking for assistance in promoting this upcoming contest. The Oceania DX contest has been around for many years in early October and known previously as VK/ZL Contest. Activity has declined in recent years but a new lease of life for this activity is coming from a joint Australian and New Zealand committee established this year. No dramatic changes are planned for 2001 although the start and finish times are now 2 hours earlier to help the more eastern parts of Oceania.
www.rats.org
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
In 1979 a group of Radio Amateurs in the New Jersey area formed what is now known as the Radio Amateur Telecommunications Society (RATS). The society's founding members helped design the AX.25 packet protocol, and are recognized as pioneers in this field. RATS-developed packet radio software, of various types, is in use throughout the world. Our activities in these areas continue. Today, the Radio Amateur Telecommunications Society is a nonprofit, educational, scientific and cultural organization, with the objective of advancing Amateur Radio communications technology and fostering its development and application to society at large. Our membership is worldwide, with most residing in the New Jersey and New York area.
members.aol.com/homingin/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Joe Moell, K0OV, author of the world famous Transmitter Hunting book, offers up this site dedicated to the art of transmitter hunting. Lots of articles, tips & techniques, etc.
pages.infinit.net/ve2js/
Via: Joe Ship, Montreal, Quebec
Joe submits his personal website this month. He has lots of radio related material he has accumulated over the years. Some of it is up for sale now as well. Perhaps he has something to interest you.
www.asahi-net.or.jp/~VQ3H-NKMR/satellite/index-e.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Based in Japan, a good collection of material relating to monitoring signals from satellites. Be sure to take the basic tour of the site when you first check in.
inscoe.org/test/i95/
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Lots of people travel up and down the U.S. east coast using Interstate 95. This site is compiling a list of interesting scanner frequencies which someone travelling the route can tune in to stay on top of information along the highway. Simply click on "here" on the site and away you go.
www.angelfire.com/ok/taf/wackyscann.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Welcome to The Wacky Scanner Page, the database for frequencies and scanner tricks that your mother warned you about. Everything here is free and I personally invite you to come back as often as you can because we update our database often.
bobc_3.tripod.com/live.html
Via: Randy, Ottawa, Ontario
A huge listing of links to sites offering live feeds of scanner audio for police, fire, EMS, etc. There are U.S., Canadian and a few international services offered here. An extensive collection of material.
www.mghusa.com/pozilla/winscan780.htm
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
The Pozilla company has announced the release of their new scanner control software for the popular Uniden BC-780XLT scanner. It is not a free product, but the company is offering a downloadable demo of the product from their website here.
www.marconicalling.com
Via: Thomas Witruk, ODXA Yahoo Group
The site went on-line May 3rd and coincided with the 100 year anniversary of first transatlantic wireless transmission by Marconi. The site features 10,000 web pages containing a historic collection of 500 pieces of ephemera, 426 photographs, 33 sound clips, and 10 film clips. It would be of interest to all ages. Hope you enjoy the site
www.monteriallc.com/Consulting_desc_eng.htm
Via: James Kilgallen, Mt. Airy, Maryland
James sends along a link to his company website. Monteria offers a large variety of consulting and training services, such as HF services, VHF/UHF services, Hoka decoder training, etc. Each service is tailored to satisfy each client's needs and to aid them in gaining maximum technical benefit from our relationship.
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www.airforce-technology.com
Via: Ron Goff, via Worldwide Utility News
Industry news, projects, products and services; all the latest in air force news, equipment and technology. Lots of features on specific aircraft, with great photos.
ca.clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/canadianairforceclub
Via: Robert Sapienza, Montreal, Quebec
"From the Silver Dart to the Avro Arrow - on to the future - you're cleared to land and taxi to the Canadian Air Force Club. If you love this country and its great aviation achievements - then you've found the right place." If this looks like something of interest to you, then please join up and participate in this new on-line club.
www.aerovision.org
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Fondation Aerovision Quebec was created to generate an awareness of the exceptional contribution of Quebec to the conquest of the air. This was to be achieved by fostering the implementation of the Québec Air and Space Museum, at the Saint-Hubert airport (near Montréal, Canada), which would be devoted to the preservation of the aeronautical heritage of Quebec, as well as that of the pioneers and heroes of our aviation history.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Sharks/ISAF/ISAF.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Shark attacks have been in the news all too frequently this summer. Here is a site dedicated to the subject, with useful information on the subject, including details on the risks, safety precautions to be taken, maps, charts and other information on previous attacks. There are also excellent images in the gallery section of the site. Learn more about one of the most spectacular creatures on this planet, the shark.
space.jpl.nasa.gov
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Welcome to the solar system simulator, a NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the cosmos. Select from the options below to have the simulator create a color image of your favorite planet or satellite! Now that you know it costs about $20 million to joyride into space, you probably won't be going anytime soon. So if you really crave an extraterrestrial point of view, try NASA's Solar System Simulator.
members.aol.com/homingin/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Welcome to the Museum of Unnatural Mystery, a slightly bizarre, cyberspace, science museum for all ages. Are there really flying saucers? What killed the dinosaurs? Is there something ancient and alive in Loch Ness? The Museum takes a scientific look at these, and other, questions. Feel free to wander our halls and make some serendipitous discoveries.
www.fearofphysics.com
Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks, September 10, 2001
The webmasters here say "We sort of think people might be a little afraid of physics because they know so little about it (hence the site's name). We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while. Hopefully you'll find that Physics explains a lot about the world around us, and that it's really not that bad! Enjoy!"
www.incredible-adventures.com
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
If you're looking for something different to do for your next vacation, this group may be able to help you out. Incredible Adventures has arranged more than 2000 jet flights for thrill-seekers from around the globe. The MiG flight record is currently held by a New Yorker, who has completed 5 MiG adventures for a total of 15 flights. The company is continually expanding its adventure offerings. Among the company's newest adventures are Wings Over Cape Town, a fighter jet adventure in South Africa; Covert Ops, a secret agent fantasy camp; Air Combat USA, a dogfighting adventure; and Ranger Team Adventures, a corporate teambuilding program.
www.euro.ecb.int/en.html
Via: William Westenhaver, Montreal, Quebec
On 1 January 2002 the euro banknotes and coins will be put into circulation. This official website offers you all the information related to this momentous occasion.
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www.almanac.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published useful information for people in all walks of life: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise tables and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air. Now it is a whole lot more. Check out all the information available through their website.
www.twins-software.com
Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, BC
There's all kinds of good stuff on Internet radio these days. It's nice to access one of the stations and use it for background music as you work. But what if you'd like to keep some of that music? You could put it on your MP3 player and listen to it while you walk or jog (it drowns out the sound of auto horns, growling dogs, etc.). To record the songs you like from an Internet radio station, you can use Twins Stream Ripper. This freeware program will let you record that music onto your hard disk.
www.afilias.info
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Afilias' mission is to expand the Internet as a global resource that fosters communication, commerce, and community for the people of the world. Afilias is committed to enhancing the domain name system while maintaining the stability of the Internet. Through the introduction of .INFO, Afilias will endeavor to transform the Internet into a truly global marketplace.
www.goldengatetunnel.com
Via: Yahoo! Weekly Picks, September 3, 2001
Here's one for the prankster in all of us! This, in my opinion, is true genius. Be sure to check this one out thoroughly. "Welcome to The Home of Transportainment! Imagine a place where there is no traffic, no fog, no way to fall three hundred feet to your death. Imagine a place where you can just as easily grab a quick donut and a Fresca, attend a friend's wedding, or get a shiatsu style massage. Imagine a place where a smiling man in a bright green jumpsuit greets you every time you start your commute. In short, imagine paradise! Welcome to transportainment and to the Golden Gate Tunnel, an underwater roadway like none other in the world."
bathroom.mit.edu
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Has technology gone too far? Do university students have too much time on their hands. The answer, proven by this website, is YES! The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the most respected establishments in the world, but some people there obviously have strange amounts of time to kill. This site supplies the current status of toilets and urinals at MIT. Interesting to note that the e-mail address for the site is "random-nerds."
www.miniclip.com/dancingbush.htm
Via: Bob Margolis, Chicago, Illinois
Once again, from the "I Have Too Much Time on my Hands" department of the Internet comes this little tribute to the current President of the United States.
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The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
Top of this section | Ham specials | Ham favourites | Receivers & scanners | Family Radio Service (FRS) | Monthly feature | Books & CD-ROMs | Contacting Radio H.F.
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. 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.
| Icom IC-706 MK IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1599 | |
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Icom IC-910H All mode | $ 2399 |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2249 | |
| Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1129 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band (6m/2m/70cm/23cm) portable | $ 419 | |
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Icom IC-V8 2m portable | $ 259 |
| Kenwood TS-870 HF base | $ 2979 | |
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Kenwood TS-B2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 2949 |
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Kenwood TS-2000 HF/6m/2m/70cm base | $ 3349 |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile w/TNC | $ 949 | |
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Ranger RCI-5054DX 6 m | $ 529 |
| Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 3999 | |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1149 |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 1969 | |
| Yaesu FT-100D HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1599 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF base station | $ 989 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2229 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m 60W mobile | $ 299 | |
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Yaesu FT-7100 dual band mobile | $ 569 |
| Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 519 | |
| Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 279 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature dual band portable | $ 229 | |
| Yaesu VX-5R tri-band (6m/2m/70cm) portable | $ 449 | |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH dual band portable | $ 369 |
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
Top of this section | Ham specials | Ham favourites | Receivers & scanners | Family Radio Service (FRS) | Monthly feature | Books & CD-ROMs | Contacting Radio H.F.
| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 179 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 259 | |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 429 | |
| Alinco DR-140TQ 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Alinco DR-605TQ dual band mobile | $ 549 | |
| Alinco DR-610TQ dual band | $ 779 | |
| Alinco DX-70TH HF/6m base | $ 1299 | |
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF/6m station | $ 3929 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 289 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 499 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 749 | |
| Icom IC-T22H 2m portable | $ 329 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 339 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 309 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1849 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1649 | |
| Kenwood TS-50 HF mobile | $ 979 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A "data communicator" dual band portable w/TNC | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 359 | |
| Yaesu FT-1000D HF base | $ 6299 | |
| Yaesu FT-600 HF mobile | $ 1249 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 629 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 229 |
Other models of A.D.I., Alinco, Icom,
Kenwood and Yaesu,
plus all accessories for all brands also available.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 599 | |
| Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 399 | |
| Alinco DJ-X2000 wide band receiver | $ 849 | |
| A.O.R. AR-8200 Mark II 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 | |
| A.O.R. AR-16B mini portable receiver | $ 349 | |
| Drake R8B communications receiver | $ 1959 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Grundig Satellit Millennium 800 | $ 779 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
| Icom IC-R3 wideband receiver w/TV | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R10E portable receiver | $ 699 | |
| Sony ICF-SW07 shortwave portable | $ 699 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 299 | |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| Uniden SC-180 100 channel portable scanner | $ 319 | |
| Uniden SC-200 200 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 379 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT TrunkTracker II portable scanner | $ 449 | |
| Uniden BC-780XLT TrunkTracker III mobile scanner | $ 599 | |
| Yaesu VR-120 compact receiver | $ 399 | |
| Yaesu VR-500 wideband receiver | $ 529 | |
| Yaesu VR-5000 general coverage base receiver | $ 1499 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-7300 receiver | $ 599 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 899 |
Contact Radio H.F. for prices on other models of shortwave receivers and scanners available from AOR, Drake, Grundig, Icom, Lowe, Relm, Sangean, Sony, Uniden/Bearcat, Welz, and Yupiteru.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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We now have a good selection of these popular two-way radio units available by Cobra, Cherokee, Icom, Kenwood, Maxon, Midland, Motorola, Standard and Uniden. Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability. Details and specifications of the units can be found on the Radio H.F. website (www.total.net/~radiohf/).
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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Until recently, it seemed like we had seen the last of the Haruteq Scanner Book, the book of scanner frequencies of the various provinces in Canada. Bart Veerman, publisher of Haruteq, has surprised us all with news of a brand new edition of his popular book for eastern Canada. The new 302-page edition now combines the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces all into one book.
The text is bilingual. The information included is current up to June 2001, according to the publisher. The suggested price is $29.95, plus $4 postage, plus 7% GST, for a total of $36.33. BUT, for a limited time, I will make the book available to all Radio H.F. Newsletter subscribers at the special price of $32.00, postage and GST included. This special price is in effect until September 30, 2001. (For phone numbers, etc., see the Contacting Radio H.F. section below.) Cheques, money orders, Mastercard or Visa are all acceptable forms of payment. The books are now in stock. They won't be showing up at Radio Shack for several weeks, and no doubt they won't have any special introductory price when they do receive them.
The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
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Radio H.F. is the Canadian home for all publications of Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC, www.rac.ca), Radio amateur du Québec (RAQI, www.raqi.qc.ca), American Radio Relay League (ARRL, www.arrl.org), and Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB, www.rsgb.org). We also have Canada's largest selection of books on vintage receivers such as Heathkit, Zenith, Philco and Hallicrafters, plus books on repairing and restoring old radios.
Radio H.F. is also a Canadian distributor for the complete line of Schiffer Books. This company specializes in books for antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, plus an extensive catalog of military publications. You can browse their complete catalogues at www.schifferbooks.com.
Here are some new publications available from ARRL. You can see details of these new releases, plus other new products, on the ARRL website (www.arrl.org/catalog/?category=What%27s+New).
| Some new ARRL publications | ||
| On the air with ham radio | $ 27.95 | |
| 2001/2002 | Repeater Directory | $ 13.50 |
| 2001/2002 | Net Directory | $ 7.75 |
| Reflections II | $ 29.95 | |
| Travelplus for repeaters CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| The Mobile DXer | $ 19.95 | |
| Your Introduction to Morse Code (CD or cassette) | $ 23.00 | |
| Antenna Zoning for Radio Amateur | $ 77.50 | |
| N0AX's radio puzzler | $ 12.50 | |
| Ham Radio Magazine (CD-ROMs): | ||
| 1968-1976 | $ 89.95 | |
| 1977-1983 | $ 89.95 | |
| 1984-1990 | $ 89.95 | |
| Set of all three, 1968-1990 | $ 225.00 | |
| Radio receiver design | $ 133.50 | |
| 3rd ed. | Communications receivers | $ 112.50 |
Below is a small sample of the items in stock and available by mail order from Radio H.F. Our complete publications catalogue is on-line, with information on ordering. Our catalogue includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others. Visit the Radio H.F. web site (www.total.net/~radiohf/) and follow the link to the complete list.
| RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.50 | |
| RAC Advanced Study Guide | $ 53.50 | |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 28.50 | |
| 2001 | Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM | $ 74.95 |
| 7th ed. | ARRL Operating Manual | $ 37.50 |
| 2001 | ARRL Handbook | $ 48.00 |
| 2001 | ARRL Handbook CD-ROM | $ 59.95 |
| 15th ed. | ARRL Hints & Kinks | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| 2nd ed. | ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL APRS -- Tracks, Maps & Mobiles | $ 22.50 | |
| Oct. 2000 | ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 |
| 19th ed. | ARRL Antenna Book | $ 45.00 |
| ARRL Antenna Book CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| 2001 | ARRL Yagi Antenna Classics | $ 26.95 |
| 2000 | ARRL Periodicals CD-ROM | $ 29.95 |
| ARRL NCJ 1973-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2002 | Passport to Worldband Radio (soon) | $ 29.95 |
| 2001 | World Radio TV Handbook | $ 37.95 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 | |
|
A Family Affair -- The R.L. Drake story | $ 44.95 |
|
Grundig Satellit -- words & pictures | $ 29.95 |
|
Tube Testers & Classic Test Gear | $ 38.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Guide to Utilities | $ 59.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guide | $ 52.95 |
| 2001 |
Klingenfuss Super Frequency CD-ROM | $ 44.95 |
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Note: all times given are in local time. Check with the local contact person for any last-minute changes or corrections. Note that for obvious logistical limits, only Canadian events, or those of particular interest to Canadians (e.g., Dayton Hamvention), are listed.
Selby (Napanee), Ontario, Saturday 15 September 2001
Greater Napanee Hamfest 2001, Kingston Amateur Radio Club and Quinte Amateur Radio Club. Location: Selby Community Hall, 4 km north of Napanee on Hwy 41 (exit 579 off the 401). Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00-14:00. Admission: $2.00; tables 8 foot $10.00, 1/2 table $6.00; tailgaters $5.00 Talk-in: VE3KBR 146.94- and 146.49 MHz simplex. Amateur Examinations (Basic, Advanced, 5 wpm) to be conducted on site. Information: Ron Walsh VE3GO, e-mail ve3go@rac.ca or Tim Pekkonen VE3UO (613) 969-8012, e-mail ve3uo@rac.ca. Website: www.king.igs.net/~karc/hamfest.htm.
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Eldorado, Ontario, Sunday 16 September 2001
Eldorado Hamfest and Tailgate Party, Tri-County Amateur Radio Club. Location: Madoc Township Community Centre, Highway 62 about 12 km north of Madoc. Time: vendors 08:00, public 09:00-14:00. Admission: Free, tables: limit of 3 on a first come, first served basis unless requested in advance in writing. Talk-in: 146.520 simplex. Information: Morris McCaul (613) 472-5346 or Lee McMurter (613) 475-4017, e-mail leemcm@lks.net. Website: www.redden.on.ca/~tcarc/hamfest.htm.
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London, Ontario, Sunday 23 September 2001
London Amateur Radio Club 24th Annual Fleamarket. Location: Western Fair Grounds, Special Events Building. Time: vendors 07:30, public 09:00-13:00. Admission: $6.00; tables $8.00. Talk-in: VE3LON 147.060+, PL 114.8 Hz. Information: Jeff Peacock VE3IOS, 32590 Springbank Road. RR#4, Parkhill, Ontario N0M 2K0, e-mail ve3ios@larc.on.ca. Website: www.larc.on.ca/shtml/fleamarket.shtml.
Drummondville, Quebec, Saturday 29 September 2001
Drummondville ARC Hamfest. Location: College St-Bernard, 25 av. des Freres. Time: vendors 07:00, public 09:00. Talk in: T.B.A. Information: Jacques Genereux VE2WJG, (819) 478-2847, e-mail jacques@9bit.qc.ca.
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Lake Placid, New York, Saturday, 13 October 2001
NNYARA Hamfest and Computer Show -- Northern New York Amateur Radio Association. Location: Horse Show Grounds Route 73, Lake Placid,NY. Vendors: Friday Oct 12 5 PM to Saturday Oct 13 8 AM Public: Sat. Oct 13, 8 AM to 4 PM Admission: Early Bird $3.00, Gate $4.00 Talk-in: N2JKG 145.110 - Information: Tom Dick, KF2GC 4 Jenkins Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983; e-mail kf2gc@arrl.org. Website: www.geocities.com/nnyara/.
Ancaster, Ontario, Saturday, 13 October 2001
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club Annual Fleamarket. Location: Marritt Hall - Ancaster Fair Grounds - Rymal Road, (Highway 53,) Ancaster, between Southcote Road and Kittymurry Lane. Vendors 07:00 Public 09:00 to 14:00 Admission $5 Tables $10 Talk-in VE3NCF 146.760 (-) Information: Mardy Eedson VE3QEE 905-648-0187 or 657 Tomahawk Crescent, Ancaster, Ont. L9G 3N2; e-mail ve3qee@rac.ca. Website: www.hwcn.org/link/radio/.
Markham, Ontario, Saturday, 27 October 2001
York Region Hamfest 2001. Location: Markham Fairgrounds, McCowan Road at Elgin Mills Road East, Markham. Vendors 6:30 AM Public 9 AM to 2 PM. Admission $5.00 Talk-in VE3YRA 145.350- Information: York Region Amateur Radio Club, c/o Hamfest Co-ordinator Jan Gibson, Box 28590, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6S6; e-mail YRARC_HAMFEST@hotmail.com. Website: www.yrarc.on.ca/fallfest.htm.
Longueuil, Québec, Saturday, 27 October 2001
South Shore ARC Hamfest. Location: Place Desaulniers, Corner of Taschereau and Desaulniers, Longueuil, QC. Time: Vendors 6 AM; Public 9 AM. Admission: $5.00 Tables: $10.00 Talk-in: VE2RSM 145.390- Tables or Information: Francois Drien, VE2FDA at (450)672-9994; e-mail ve2clm@amsat.org. Website: www.cam.org/~ve2clm/hamfesta.htm.
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CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Sample copies of recent issues are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 elsewhere. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit our website (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.
CIDX has a Yahoo On Line Club Room where members and guests can meet, chat, and post news items. To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub (Link fixed 01/06/20).
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The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC Apr.-Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.-Mar.). Now in its 13th year on the air, co-hosts Sheldon Harvey and Bill Westenhaver present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Check out the CKUT website for the station's complete list of unique programmes.
You can also listen to the International Radio Report whenever you like. Thanks to one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of the programme are available on demand at members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Also you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
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Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 MHz (-600), following the Swap Net at 20:00 Eastern, tune in for the "Montreal DX Listeners Net," a net featuring news about all aspects of radio, shortwave, AM/FM, utilities, scanning, amateur radio. Included are listening tips, developments in broadcasting, reception reports, HF and scanner frequency information, special topics, questions and comments. Now in its 8th 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.
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You can also hear Sheldon Harvey on his bi-weekly "CIDX Report" on Radio Canada International, Canada's international shortwave broadcaster, on the Maple Leaf Mailbag show. Check out the Radio Canada International website (www.rcinet.ca) for complete details of times and frequencies. RCI also has a free e-mail news service available which issues daily bulletins of news and information from and about Canada. See the instructions on the RCI website if you wish to subscribe. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave.
A reminder to check out the RCI Action Committee website (www.geocities.com/rciaction/), to find out what you can do to help save Radio Canada International from drastic budget cuts.
That's all for this month. Radio H.F. operates as a mail-order, telephone, and on-line business, with the many products, great prices, and personalized service.
Your input is always welcome. Please feel free to send along your comments about the Newsletter, as well as any material you have to contribute, to me by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that you can find all previous issues of this newsletter at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (right here! -- Ed.).
Best wishes and 73 from
Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW
Owner, Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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