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<H1><I>The Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter</I></H1>
<P><B>December 2003</B>, Volume 5, Number 12</P>

<P>Edited and distributed by Sheldon Harvey<BR>
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada<BR>
Copyright &copy; 2003&#150;2004 Radio H.F. Publications<BR>
e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A></BR>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#resources">The Resources Zone</A></NOBR> <BR><BR>

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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>Introduction</H2>

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<P><B>Disclaimer</B>: The content and comments included in the websites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each website. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted.</P>

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

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

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<P>Welcome to the December 2003 edition and the wrap up of our 5th year of publication. The cold temperatures have set in here in the Montreal area. Perhaps it's somewhat warmer where you are. Wherever you may be, December is always a special month. Not only does it wrap up the calendar year and prepare us to head into the New Year but, of course, Christmas time is upon us.</P>

<P>I would like to extend my best wishes to all subscribers, your family and friends, for a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year 2004.</P>

<P>Our Monthly Special Zone for December will, of course, feature sites for the holiday season, including Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. There are a few sites that I like to repeat each year, as they are always great fun for everyone in the family. I'll try to include a few new finds as well.</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>Important Notice</B><BR>
I wish to remind everybody of some changes at Radio H.F. As of October 2003, I have a new URL for the Radio H.F. website and a new e-mail address to accompany it:<BR><BR>

New Radio H.F. website: <A HREF="http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/">www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/</A><BR>
New Radio H.F. e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:radiohf@sympatico.ca">radiohf@sympatico.ca</A></P>

<P>The e-mail address for the <I>Newsletter</I> remains the same. The changes only affect my business, Radio H.F.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

<P>We welcome any new subscribers to the <I>Newsletter.</I> We invite everyone to participate by sending contributions for future editions of the <I>Newsletter.</I></P>

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<H3>The November Survey results</H3>

<P>November's question dealt with politicians. The question was <B>What current day politician or government leader do you most trust or respect, and which one do you trust or respect the least?</B></P>

<P>We only had 27 responses this time around. In the category of which politician is most trusted or respected, the leading answer was <B>None</B> with 6 votes. Canadians <B>Jean Chretien</B> and <B>Paul Martin,</B> plus Britain's <B>Tony Blair</B> and the U.S.'s <B>John McCain</B> all had two votes each.</P>

<P>The least trusted or respected politician was a runaway victory for none other than U.S. <B>President George W. Bush</B> with 10 votes. <B>Hilary Clinton</B> came in second with 3 votes!</P>

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<H3>The December Survey</H3>

<P>From a previous survey question, I already know that we have a wide variety of musical tastes in our group of subscribers. This month we'll focus on concerts and live performances. Our question is <B>What is the best concert or live performance by an artist or group that you have ever attended?</B>

<P>Please feel free to give us the details, such as date, location, and any other particulars.</P>

<P>Please send your response by e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:hfnewsletter@yahoo.com">hfnewsletter@yahoo.com</A>.</P>

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

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

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

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

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

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<P>Our number of contributors is way down again this month. Let's get back on track again for January!</P>

<P><B>Chris Brand,</B> Cheshire, United Kingdom<BR>
<B>John Ebeling,</B> Minnesota<BR>
<B>Wilhelm Eilertsen,</B> Oslo, Norway<BR>
<B>Glenn Hauser,</B> Enid, Oklahoma (<I>DX Listening Digest</I>)<BR>
<B>Sheldon Harvey,</B> Greenfield Park, Quebec<BR>
<B>Joerg Klingenfuss,</B> Tuebingen, Germany<BR>
<B>Elmer Standish,</B> Courtenay, British Columbia<BR>
<B>Yahoo Weekly Picks</B></P>

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

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<A HREF="index.html"><I>Newsletter</I> main page</A> | 
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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Monthly Special Zone</H2>

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<H3>Christmas Origin</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.christmas-origin.com/">www.christmas-origin.com</A></P>

<P>A look at the religious aspects of the Christmas holiday.</P>

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

<P>Each year NORAD operates this special site to track the world voyage of Santa. The site only becomes active just prior to Christmas Eve. Be ready though. The traffic on this site is hot and heavy. Get the kids and the grandkids around the computer with you to follow Santa's progress again this year.</P>

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<H3>Santa Claus.Com</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.santaclaus.com/">www.santaclaus.com</A></P>

<P>Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the crew are always happy to have visitors! We created this site to feature various sites, charities, gift ideas and other holiday-oriented topics. Please take your time and explore the site, and don't forget to drop Santa and the Elves a note to say hello or to suggest a site addition!</P>

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<H3>Santa's Secret Village</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.northpole.com/">www.northpole.com</A></P>

<P>Enjoy the joy and magic of Christmas in Santa's Secret Village! We invite you to experience a traditional look at Christmas through the many free activities here at northpole.com. Write to Santa, read stories, enjoy Karaoke, send e-cards, find recipes, play games and puzzles, print stories to color—even put you or your child in a personalized story! Our stories and activities combine traditional feelings of Christmas goodwill with state-of-the-art computer technology—all richly illustrated with original artwork. Northpole.com is a commercial banner-free, child-safe website designed to provide a family-oriented Christmas site for children and families to share together.</P>

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<H3>Chanuka 2003</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.chanuka.com/">www.chanuka.com</A></P>

<P>From the Worldwide Jewish Web, this site features the history and traditions of this Jewish holiday.</P>

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<H3>Virtual Chanukah</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.virtualchanukah.com/">www.virtualchanukah.com</A></P>

<P>More on the history and traditions of Chanukah</P>

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<H3>The Official Kwanzaa Web Site</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/">www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org</A></P>

<P>As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message that speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. Given the profound significance Kwanzaa has for African Americans and indeed, the world African community, it is imperative that an authoritative source and site be made available to give an accurate and expansive account of its origins, concepts, values, symbols and practice.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P><B>Icom IC-703 and IC-703 PLUS compact HF/6m transceivers</B></P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>The IC-703 and IC-703 Plus are Icom's products for the QRP enthusiasts. Focusing on QRP performance rather than an all-in-one solution, these units covers the Amateur Bands 160m to 10 metres on the 703 plus 6 metres on the Plus model. Depending on the power supply the rig is capable of 5W &#64; 9.6VDC and 10W &#64; 13.8VDC, plus they have an internal antenna tuner. Icom engineers have addressed a lot of the concerns about current consumption and other comments gathered over the past two years regarding QRP performance. While it looks and feels like the IC-706MKIIG, this rig is a QRP version, not a replacement.</P>

<P>For more information on these new radios, please refer to Icom's <A HREF="http://www.icom.co.jp/world/info/ic-703/index.html">website</A> (www.icom.co.jp/world/info/ic-703/index.html).</P>

<P>These radios and other fine Icom products are available from Radio H.F. Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability on this model and all other products. See Radio H.F. <A HREF="#contact">contact information</A> for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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

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

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<H3>History of American Broadcasting</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://members.aol.com/jeff560/jeff.html">members.aol.com/jeff560/jeff.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: John Ebeling, Minnesota via Worldwide TV and FM DX Assoc. and Glenn Hauser's DXLD</I></P>

<P>This is an excellent collection of files and links pertaining to the early history of AM, FM and television broadcasting in the U.S., created by Jeff Miller of New Port Richey, Florida.</P>

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<H3>Profiles of Popular and Extraordinary Radio Personalities</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://radio.about.com/library/blprofiles/blprofiles.htm">radio.about.com/library/blprofiles/blprofiles.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>This is a collection of brief biographies of various radio personalities.</P>

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<H3>Glenn Hauser's World of Radio</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.worldofradio.com/">www.worldofradio.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Anyone who has ever been involved in the world of radio at any time over the past few decades should know the name Glenn Hauser. Whether through his writings in many of the best known radio communications magazines, or over the air with his World of Radio broadcasts, or even going back to his appearances on the RCI's SWL/DX shows with Ian McFarland. Glenn produces a wealth of radio communications and broadcasting related material every week. This website will provide you with all the information needed to access this vital information.</P>

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<H3>Maple Leaf Mailbag Yahoo Group</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mapleleafmailbag/">groups.yahoo.com/group/mapleleafmailbag/</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Some of you may know that I appear regularly as a guest contributor to the Radio Canada International programme Maple Leaf Mailbag, presenting the bi-weekly &amp;CIDX Report&amp; on the show, together with host Ian Jones. We have received word that a new Yahoo Group for fans of RCI's Maple Leaf Mailbag programme has just been formed. The group is just getting going, but by joining up, you can share information and comments about the programme, plus chat on-line with other members, and even the hosts of the show!</P>

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<H3>The Middle East Media Guide</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.middleeastmediaguide.com/">www.middleeastmediaguide.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway</I></P>

<P>The Middle East Media Guide is an essential resource for anyone working in, or with, the media in this fast developing region - from public relations, marketing and advertising managers at every major company and agency, to journalists, media students and media job seekers. This website has been designed to provide helpful links to the websites of the newspapers, magazines, television stations, radio stations, and news agencies listed in the guide (where applicable) - making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date Middle East media links site on the web.</P>

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<H3>Sat-Address</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.sat-address.com/index.html">www.sat-address.com/index.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Sat-Address intends to provide street, email, telephone, fax and website information for all satellite TV and radio channels in the world, plus satellite and package providers.</P>

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<H3>Czechoslovakia Radio Museum</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.oldradio.cz/english.htm">www.oldradio.cz/english.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Chris Brand, Cheshire, United Kingdom</I></P>

<P>See a collection of Czechoslovakian radios and hi-fis at Martin H&aacute;jek's radio museum website.</P>

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<H3>Radio Tracking</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.northwoodsfalconry.com/index.cgi?cat=%2FRadio%20Tracking&rm=listitems">www.northwoodsfalconry.com/index.cgi?cat=%2FRadio%20Tracking&rm=listitems</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Here is some interesting radio equipment with a very special purpose. Check out these receivers, transmitters, antennas and accessories used in falconry!</P>

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<H3>The High Frequency Industry Association</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.hfindustry.com/">www.hfindustry.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Joerg Klingenfuss, Tuebingen, Germany</I></P>

<P>This HFIA website was created to provide interested parties information on and about the High Frequency (HF) Industry Association (HFIA) with detailed, up-to-date information about High Frequency Radio, HF Modems, and developments in HF Radio, as well as about the many ways the association is working with Governments and users around the world to support new, standardized, and interoperable systems to support HF radio users.</P>

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<H3>Space Weather Canada</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.spaceweather.gc.ca/">www.spaceweather.gc.ca</A><BR>
<I>Via: Glenn Hauser, Enid, Oklahoma</I></P>

<P>A bilingual site, the Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre in Ottawa is operated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), with support from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). It is a Regional Warning Centre (RWC) of the International Space Environment Service (ISES, formerly IUWDS). The ISES global network monitors a variety of parameters that help to characterize the conditions on the Sun, in space between the Sun and Earth, and on the Earth. The data are used by Regional Warning Centres and others to develop Space Weather warnings and alerts. These reports are of great use to anyone in the field of radio as well.</P>

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<H3>National Institute of Amateur Radio</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.niar.org/">www.niar.org</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Learn more about amateur radio activity in India through this website.</P>

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<H3>Cliff Ellement's Vintage Ham</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.vintageham.com/index.htm">www.vintageham.com/index.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>This site is dedicated to the construction and operation of vintage ham radio stations of the 1920s and 1930s. Both authentic stations and those of the homebrew kind are featured here including vintage tube transmitters, receivers, and tube power sources.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P><B>Grundig Radios</B></P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>For decades, the name Grundig has been synonymous with shortwave radio. Again today, Grundig offers an extensive line of specialty radio products for the active radio enthusiast. From compact portables, up to the top of the line Satellit 800, there is something in Grundig's line of products to suit your needs. To view the details on all of today's Grundig radios, please visit the <A HREF="http://www.grundigradio.net/asp/grundigshortwaveRadios.asp">Grundig website</A> (www.grundigradio.net).</P>

<P>All Grundig products and accessories are available from Radio H.F. Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability on this model and all other products. See Radio H.F. <A HREF="#contact">contact information</A> for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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

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<H3>Newsknife</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.newsknife.com/">www.newsknife.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Newsknife has one aim: to enhance your news experience. We do this 3 ways... Every month Newsknife rates the news sites to ensure you get the best quality news reporting. Our News Users' Consumer Center scrutinizes the on-line news media on your behalf, to tell you what's good and what could be improved. Our News Media Innovation Center hunts for ways to improve news delivery, including creating new news site concepts. For the world's best on-line news start your news search every day at Newsknife.</P>

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<H3>N4M.COM</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.n4m.com/">www.n4m.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Billing itself as &quot;More Sources to More News&quot;, this site has links to major sources of news from around the world.</P>

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<H3>Cuba Infolinks</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.cubainfolinks.net/">www.cubainfolinks.net</A><BR>
<I>Via: Joerg Klingenfuss, Tuebingen, Germany</I></P>

<P>To disseminate reliable information, compiled from different sources, on the situation of Cubans inside their homeland; to promote respect of human rights, as well as development of democracy in Cuba.</P>

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<H3>Polar Husky</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.polarhusky.com/portal.html">www.polarhusky.com/portal.html</A><BR>
<I>Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks</I></P>

<P>An intrepid six-member team of scientists, explorers, and educators is set to venture into the Arctic regions of Northern Canada to chronicle climatic changes within the Arctic Circle. You're invited to join their voyage into this rarely visited corner of the world. Set to depart on December 15, the explorers promise daily updates and information direct from the field. Until then, you can meet the dogs and the humans set to embark on the environmentally themed adventure. For students and teachers, an on-line classroom encourages education on this interesting voyage on subjects from A to Z. Round up your sled dogs and head into Inuit country.</P>

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<H3>The National Snow and Ice Data Centre</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://nsidc.org/">nsidc.org</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Established by NOAA as a national information and referral center in support of polar and cryospheric research, NSIDC archives and distributes digital and analog snow and ice data. We also maintain information about snow cover, avalanches, glaciers, ice sheets, freshwater ice, sea ice, ground ice, permafrost, atmospheric ice, paleoglaciology, and ice cores.</P>

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<H3>Geo Snapper</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.geosnapper.com/">www.geosnapper.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Yahoo Weekly Picks</I></P>

<P>Are you a fresh-air fiend, keen on outdoor photography and nifty gadgetry? Then join this band of &amp;geosnappers&amp; who aim to canvas the world and visually map it with pinpoint accuracy. Combining the GPS craze known as &amp;geocaching&amp; with an unbridled love of adventure, these shutterbugs have already created an impressive array of regional and thematic albums that are browseable by photographer, category, or popularity. Click on the world map, then zero in on a region, say, the East Coast. Geographically related albums such as Salem Witch Trials of 1692, unusual phenomenon, and rural Virginia will appear in a list. The photos in each album are plotted on a map of the immediate area. Neat, huh? If you'd like to contribute, you'll need a GPS receiver to mark your location coordinates, then upload the images to the site. We can't think of a more exciting way to map the world!</P>

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<H3>The Aurora Page</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/">www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Michigan Technological University has put together this excellent website dedicated to information about the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. You'll find numerous links to resources about one of the planet's amazing natural treasures.</P>

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<H3>Amateur Astronomy Personal &amp; Home Pages</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.u-net.com/ph/mas/links/amateur.htm">www.u-net.com/ph/mas/links/amateur.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia</I></P>

<P>A collection of links to amateur astronomy sites on the web.</P>

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<H3>Tom's Hardware Guide</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.tomshardware.com/">www.tomshardware.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>The Internet's premier resource for PC hardware reviews and news, Tom's Hardware Guide delivers hard-hitting articles and reports to tech-savvy IT professionals, technology innovators and early adopters looking to buy PC hardware products and services. Launched in 1996 by Dr. Thomas Pabst, the site is now the best source for independent editorial reviews of cutting-edge computer hardware. Readers have come to rely on the site for unbiased and authoritative articles on the products that matter to them and to help them make intelligent purchasing decisions. As of December 2001, Tom's Hardware Guide has achieved over 40 million page impressions and attracts an audience of more than 2.3 million unique visitors per month, making it the most popular independent hardware site on the Web.</P>

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<H3><I>Radio H.F. Publicity Zone</I></H3>
<P>New publications from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P><B><I>International Antenna Collection,</I></B> by Dr. George Brown, M5ACN</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>This book is a collection of over 50 of the very best articles published on antennas from around the world. The book is wide ranging and offers solutions to many problems experienced by the antenna enthusiast. The articles include antenna designs for most amateur bands. Stealthy and invisible antennas are covered alongside many interesting traditional designs. The book also benefits from two articles specially commissioned for inclusion here. The first, by Professor Mike Underhill, G3LHZ, of the University of Surrey at Guildford, UK, entitled 'The Truth About Loops', gives an exhaustive account of the performance of the small loop. The second article is titled, 'A Brief Overview of the Performance of Wire Aerials in their Operating Environments', from Jack Belrose, VE2CV. Great care has been taken to ensure that there are antennas to cover the range from 136 kHz to 1.3 GHz, receiving and transmitting, fixed and mobile. Everyone interested in antenna design and construction will find something in this book.</P>

<P>256 pages. Published jointly by The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). #9156 &#151; &#36;27.95 Canadian. <B>Now available.</B></P></BLOCKQUOTE>

<P><B><I>Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM</I></B> Winter 2004 Edition.</P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>Published since 1920. More than 1,650,000 licensed radio amateurs! Includes United States and International call sign listings covering more than 250 countries, islands and dependencies. Listings can be found quickly by name, location, and call letters &#151; even when the information is incomplete. Use with many logging software programs. Windows/DOS platform.</P>

<P>2004, by American Radio Relay League #9194 &#151; &#36;69.95 Canadian.  Shipping in December. Order Now!</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

<P>All A.R.R.L. publications, as well as those of the Radio Society of Great Britain, Radio Amateurs of Canada, etc. are available from Radio H.F. Please contact Radio H.F. for complete details, by e-mail at radiohf@sympatico.ca</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="#top">Top of this issue</A> | 
<A HREF="#intro">Introduction</A> | 
<NOBR><A HREF="#comment">The Comments Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#contrib">The Contributors' Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#monthz">The Monthly Special Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#radio">The Radio Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#general">The General Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#fun">The Fun &amp; Services Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
<NOBR><A HREF="#events">Special Events Zone</A> |</NOBR> 
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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>The Fun &amp; Services Zone</H2>

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<H3>The Very Long List of Search Engines &amp; Directories</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.ventureseast.com/searchen.htm">www.ventureseast.com/searchen.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Elmer Standish, Courtenay, British Columbia</I></P>

<P>A collection of links to over 300 search engines on the Internet.</P>

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<H3>Collectors.Org</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://collectors.org/index.asp">collectors.org/index.asp</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>If something is collectable, then you'll probably find some information on it here. This is the official web site for the National Association of Collectors and the Association of Collecting Clubs.</P>

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<H3>Bards.Ca</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.bards.ca/index1.htm">www.bards.ca/index1.htm</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>OK, so either your spouse, significant other, family members, friends, etc., or all of the above feel that the hobbies or pastimes that you participate in are a little strange. Well, just share this website with them. Maybe they'll change their opinion of you!</P>

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<H3>The Saskatchewan Reindeer Association</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.saskreindeer.com/">www.saskreindeer.com</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>What the Hell! Why not? Santa, Christmas, reindeer, etc. You get the picture!</P>

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<H3>RLF &#151; The Reindeer Liberation Front</H3>
<P><A HREF="http://www.penddraig.co.uk/rlf/">www.penddraig.co.uk/rlf/</A><BR>
<I>Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec</I></P>

<P>Leave it to the Brits to come up with something like this! The RFL is a band of committed freedom fighters, dedicated to the liberation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and all his furry companions from under the oppressive yoke of Santa Claus. Santa's propaganda machine has put out the worldwide message that the reindeer like working for him, and that he is a good person. Don't believe it &#151; he is a cruel enslaver of innocent reindeer.</P>

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

<BLOCKQUOTE><P>The world's leading publisher of books and CDs for professional shortwave (HF) radio monitoring for 35 years, Joerg Klingenfuss is world famous for his high quality publications. Books such as the <I>Guide to Utility Stations,</I> the <I>Shortwave Frequency Guide</I> and the <I>Radio Data Code Manual</I> are all excellent reference guides for the active shortwave listener and DXer.</P>

<P>All Klingenfuss publications are available in Canada through Radio HF. For further details on the Klingenfuss line of products, please check the Klingenfuss <A HREF="http://www.klingenfuss.org/">website</A> (www.klingenfuss.org).</P>

<P>Contact Radio H.F. for pricing and availability on all publications. See Radio H.F. <A HREF="#contact">contact information</A> for mailing address, telephone or fax numbers, or e-mail address.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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

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

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<P><B>Note:</B> The hamfest season is over for another year. We will begin listing 2004 events again starting with the January 2004 edition of the Newsletter.</P>

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

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<B>Radio Amateurs of Canada</B> (RAC, <A HREF="http://www.rac.ca/">www.rac.ca</A>),<BR>
<B>Radio amateur du Qu&eacute;bec</B> (RAQI, <A HREF="http://www.raqi.qc.ca/">www.raqi.qc.ca</A>),<BR>
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<B>Radio Society of Great Britain</B> (RSGB, <A HREF="http://www.rsgb.org/">www.rsgb.org</A>) catalogues,<BR>
and hundreds of other specialty radio communications publications, CD-ROMs and software are available from Radio H.F. The catalogue can be viewed by going to the Radio H.F. website at <A HREF="http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/">www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/</A>, under publications, or go directly to the catalogue at: <A HREF="http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2003Feb.html">www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat2003Feb.html</A>.<BR><BR>

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

Don't forget the new Radio H.F. Nature Division. Hundreds of books in the fields of birding, animals, plants, etc. Contact Radio H.F. Nature Division for a complete listing of the titles currently available (they are not yet in the on-line catalogue).</P></BLOCKQUOTE>

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

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

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

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

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

<P>CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. This is CIDX's 42nd year of serving its members. Our monthly newsletter, <I>Messenger</I>, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Sample copies of recent issues are available for &#36;2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or &#36;3 elsewhere. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit the CIDX <A HREF="http://www.anarc.org/cidx/">website</A> (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.</P>

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

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<H3>The International Radio Report</H3>

<P><I>The International Radio Report</I>, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available on the Internet at <A HREF="http://www.ckut.ca">www.ckut.ca</A>, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC Apr.&#150;Oct., 1530 UTC Nov.&#150;Mar.). Now in its 16th year on the air, co-hosts Sheldon Harvey and Bill Westenhaver present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Check out the CKUT website for the station's complete list of unique programmes.</P>

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

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

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<H3>Radio Canada International</H3>

<P>You can also hear Sheldon Harvey on his bi-weekly &quot;CIDX Report&quot; on Radio Canada International, Canada's international shortwave broadcaster, on the <I>Maple Leaf Mailbag</I> show, with host Ian Jones. Check out the Radio Canada International <A HREF="http://www.rcinet.ca">website</A> (www.rcinet.ca) for complete details of times and frequencies, or go directly to the new Maple Leaf Mailbag <A HREF="http://www.rcinet.ca/Scripts/default.asp?s1=Programmes&s2=ProgrammeLangue&s3=15">website</A>. RCI also has a free e-mail news service available which issues daily bulletins of news and information from and about Canada. See the instructions on the RCI website if you wish to subscribe. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave.</P>

<B>Special note for RCI Mailbag fans:</B> A new Yahoo Group for fans of the RCI Maple Leaf Mailbag programme has just been formed. By joining up, you can share information and comments about the programme, plus chat on-line with other members, and even the hosts of the show! The URL is 
<A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mapleleafmailbag/">groups.yahoo.com/group/mapleleafmailbag/</A>.</P>

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<P>That's all for this month. Radio H.F. operates as a mail-order, telephone, and on-line business, with the many products, great prices, and personalized service.</P>

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

Best wishes and 73 from <B>Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW</B><BR><BR>
Owner, Radio H.F.<BR>
Canada's specialist in radio communications<BR>
<A HREF="http://www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/">www3.sympatico.ca/radiohf/</A><BR><BR>
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Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962<BR>
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