The World of Ham Radio CD-ROM From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!in-news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!usenet From: yvonne@clark.net (yvonne robinson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX_375 Date: 1 Feb 1996 01:03:59 GMT Organization: Clark Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4ep3hv$mnk@clarknet.clark.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: yvonne.clark.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 I recently bought a DX-375 radio fromn radio shack. Is this radio any good? Thanks, Yvonne From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icanect.net!ascend-60 From: mario@icanect.net (mario) Newsgroups: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 02:01:14 GMT Organization: Internet Communications of America, Inc. Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4ep6vh$lpe@news.icanect.net> References: <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <4enkhg$j5g@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: boca-60.icanect.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Xref: news.epix.net rec.music.phish:128027 rec.nude:76337 rec.org.sca:140046 rec.pets.birds:53342 rec.pets.cats:137166 rec.pets.herp:56825 rec.radio.shortwave:69523 rec.radio.swap:56493 rec.running:49224 rec.scuba:86361 In article <4enkhg$j5g@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, tleemay@aol.com (TLeeMay) wrote: >In article <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca>, >furry@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Keith McLeod) writes: > >>In Canada these people violate fedral law, I assume it is the same in the > >>'States. If anyone has the original post why not route it to the FBI and >>let them handle it. > >Already been done.... >E-mailed and snail-mailed 'em last week. > >T.MAY >PADI AOW+ >NAUI OW2 >LA SAT TECH/KEY Gotta tell ya. I'm a bit disappointed in you folks. You just can't go around snitching on these types of posts because there's always the chance that someday someone will want to sell off or give away something REALLY COOL!!! You're gonna scare 'em off, boobies. If you're not interested, move on. Stop being such pussies. Rev. Dr. Mario (will accept your apologies) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!btnet!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: toddb2@aol.com (ToddB2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HELP Date: 1 Feb 1996 02:15:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 22 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4eppa0$g9b@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <283.6603T1366T2025@norconnect.no> Reply-To: toddb2@aol.com (ToddB2) >Subject: HELP >From: john@norconnect.no (John Svendsen) >Date: 31 Jan 1996 00:38:09 +0100 >Message-ID: <283.6603T1366T2025@norconnect.no> >Help Me Please ??? >On 26.jan.96 at 2245UTC on 13820 i've heard an unidentified station with >either spanish or portuguese language, but was unable to get ani ID. >Anyone knows what this is ???? -- >John S (john@norconnect.no)|IRCNICK:SVIMA Radio Marti, probably via VOA Delano. Todd Burleson ToddB2@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:23 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: Newbie has freebie SW and reception question Date: 1 Feb 96 02:33:17 -0800 References: <4em4i2$2te@news.net-connect.net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+0000386d@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 11 Your antenna is probably fine. We are in the low point of the sunspot cycle and you'll find that many signals are much weaker than you'd expect. Propagation drops off very rapidly after local sunset as the amount of ionization is minimal and doesn't give the "charge" needed in the ionosphere to let propagation continue even at the levels experienced in late afternoons... Try tuning lower after nightfall - say around 6 megahertz...5 megahertz, etc. If you find reception reasonably good on the lower frequencies, I'd suggest the problem is not your equipment, merely the solar cycle. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.rio.com!usenet From: molsen@rio.com (Monte Olsen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: th-22at Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 03:32:15 GMT Organization: Northwest Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <31103402.32156848@206.96.130.1> Reply-To: molsen@rio.com NNTP-Posting-Host: p38.t0.rio.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Does anyone know what modifications one can make to the Kenwood TH-22AT handheld? Thanks for any info. Monte Olsen N7FFO From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!news From: dwade@roma.edu Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Jay Marvin's Off Medication I See Date: 1 Feb 1996 03:50:33 GMT Organization: WorldWide Access (tm) - Chicagoland Internet Services (http://www.wwa.com) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4epda9$5n9@kirin.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vh3-027.wwa.com X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Say Jay: When will you pull your nose out of the tooshie of your bed partner, Al Lerner , so that you'll be able to see the world the way the rest of us dittoheads view it? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!zippy.intcom.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!winternet.com!guitar.sound.net!news From: ciorg@sound.net (Carroll Iorg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: THE POLITICAL DIGEST Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 04:35:05 GMT Organization: Sound Advice Limited's Internet Access for KC Lines: 30 Message-ID: <31104208.15599275@news.sound.net> References: <4eo1ig$lkf@twizzler.callamer.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: max1-17.sound.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 On Wed, 31 Jan 1996 15:23:51 GMT, wmann@slonet.org (Wayne Mann) wrote: > THE POLITICAL DIGEST (c) > 1079 Farroll > Arroyo Grande, Ca. 93420 > wmann@slonet.org > Vol:2-17 >____________________________________________________ > >Dimensions of the Plot >by R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. > >Commentary, Washington Times, 1/12/96 > > The editorial writers at The Washington Post and the New >York Times are dealing very roughly with Hillary Clinton. > > I can well sympathize with the White House's hurt feelings. >Why now? Is it because her protests to being happily incognizant >of the firing of seven innocent employees at the White House's >Travel Office is now refuted by memos from White House aides? Wonder if you people in the media could pass the same tests you hold the Clintons to. How would you like everything you have every done in your life (even a few things you may not be so proud of) to be scrutinized to the same extent that the Clintons every action has been? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: grosman@ix.netcom.com(michael & marika Grossman ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Dniestr Intl Date: 1 Feb 1996 04:42:33 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 36 Message-ID: <4epgbp$9o6@cloner4.netcom.com> References: <4ejkme$707@saturn.haverford.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos-ma8-01.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Jan 31 8:42:33 PM PST 1996 In <4ejkme$707@saturn.haverford.edu> a1cohen@cc.brynmawr.edu (Cohen Andrew) writes: > >I have just set up a 70' longwire antenna on my roof, and am picking up >things on my YB400 that I could just barely hear before. They come thru >lound and clear. > >I was wondering if anyone had an address for R. Dniestr International. I heard >their broadcast today at 21:30 UTC on 6205khz. I caught most of the address, >Radio Dniestr International >25th October St. No. 45 >Tiraspol, ????? CIR >but missed what seems to be a key part. > >Also, does anyone know the address for Ghana's Broadcasting Corp.? > >I am waiting for the store to get its shipment of WRTH, but I wanted to >send out these letters asap. > >Cheers, >Andrew OOps, try 278000 ZIP for Tiraspol (I was born couple blocks down that street - former Pokrovskaja). The transmitter is used by Voice of Russia (1000 kW!) and is located in Grigoriopol (very impressive pease of work - I saw it) to the north of Tiraspol. The town is also part of Transdnestrian Republic. Moldova proper (Bessarabia) uses Romanian (much smaller) transmitter located in Romania. Regards, Mike Grossman. East Bridgewater, Mass. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!taebaek.nowcom.co.kr!imci3!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: rew5808 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: WTB: lafayette, allied electronics & heathkit catalogs Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:12:37 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4epi45$d2r@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <4ehl14$sep@crl11.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-1-14.reallink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69533 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18802 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24425 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97589 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13069 I am looking for some lafayette radio, allied electronics, and heathkit catalogs from 1957 thru 1965. would appreciate any help and/or any leads you can give me. thanks bobby wb5wur From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: wvprod@ix.netcom.com (Winston Vargas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Info wanted on effect of exposure to RF Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:33:28 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4epjb8$6o1@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-nyc7-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Jan 31 9:33:28 PM PST 1996 I have a friend that needs information on the effect that exposure to radio frecuency might have or has on the human body. He needs solid information or studies that have been done on this topic. If you have the source of the info, such as which University, Individual or group conducted the test or study. This will be helpful for a project that he is working on. The RF exposure would be in the frecuency of 800 to 900 megahertz. Send me reply.. Thanks... Winston From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: rew5808 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Subject: Re: WTB: lafayette, allied electronics & heathkit catalogs Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:51:45 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4epkdh$d8v@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <4ehl14$sep@crl11.crl.com> <4epi45$d2r@ferengi.prismnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-1-14.reallink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:97615 rec.radio.shortwave:69565 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18825 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24451 rec.radio.amateur.homebrew:13080 I am looking for some lafayette radio, allied electronics, and heathkit catalogs from 1957 thru 1965. would appreciate any help and/or any leads you can give me. thanks bobby wb5wur From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!news.bc.net!news.sfu.ca!say From: say@sfu.ca (Daniel Say) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: CBC's futre report on web Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:52:07 GMT Organization: Simon Fraser University Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4epke7$h60@morgoth.sfu.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: beaufort.sfu.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From news.sfu.ca!news Wed Jan 31 21:48:57 1996 Path: news.sfu.ca!news From: Paul Wolstenholme Newsgroups: alt.radio.networks.cbc,alt.tv.networks.cbc Subject: Juneau Report on the Web Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 14:51:09 -0800 Organization: SFU - CPROST Lines: 8 Message-ID: <310FF25D.F3D@sfu.ca> Reply-To: wolstena@sfu.ca NNTP-Posting-Host: hcc2608.cprost.sfu.ca Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6 (Macintosh; I; 68K) Xref: news.sfu.ca alt.radio.networks.cbc:3551 alt.tv.networks.cbc:984 The Juneau Report that I know you have all been looking forward to is now available on the web via the Mandate Review Homepage: http://edie.cprost.sfu.ca/mrc/index.html or directly: http://canada.gc.ca/whats/whaind_e.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <310AFE15.37C0@cdsnet.net> Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 06:59:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: Mystery signal below AM b Message-ID: <2a6.23947.548@acenet.com> Lines: 32 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" Yes, Bill, you heard a Beacon. There are several stations signing "NB" so we would need to know the frequency to identify it. You most likely heard one of these: 300 kHz F - USSR 50 watts (unlikely!) 312 kHz F - VIETNAM 1000 watts (unlikely!) 322 kHz - New Bedford, MA 25 watts (unlikely) 530 kHz - North Bay Ontario 500 watts (possible) These are maritime and airport locator beacons used by radio operators aboard ships and on aircraft. They use a wonderful mode called "modulated CW" or MCW classified as A2. It is wonderful because, just like AM, it blanks out the noise and is easy to read. Since none of these are near you, I wonder if you have the callsign wrong? BP>Was wondering if anyone knows what the signals are that are broadcast BP>just below the AM broadcast band? Every now and then I'd here an AM BP>signal with Morse Code on the carrier. This signal would sound the code BP>for "N" and "B" and then have just a long tone, then repeating this BP>sequence continuously. Are these beacon stations of some sort?? BP>Thanks BP>Bill Protzek, BP>Medford OR --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.exodus.net!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <4el8no$3tv@news-e1a.megaweb.com> Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 07:00:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: Re: Radio Canada Internat Message-ID: <2a6.23954.548@acenet.com> Lines: 22 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" J.D. Beischel writes: JDB>It would help to place a call to the Canadian embassy in Washington JDB>D.C. and tell them you want RCI to stay on the air and how JDB>important it is and how much you listen to it. JDB>Years ago (20+) when Austria looked at cancelling its SW service, JDB>listeners bombarded the US embassy with calls. Guess what, Austria JDB>kept their SW service. JDB>Call them now and voice your support. It's (202) 682-1740 Call now!!! Operators are standing by for your calls! --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!sf.net!news1.zap.net!news1.i1.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!AFM1.LAW.FLINDERS.EDU.AU!bluhm Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199601312240.RAA142325@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 09:10:08 GMT-0930 Reply-To: Nicholas Bluhm Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Nicholas Bluhm Organization: Flinders University of S. Australia Subject: Re: Drake R8 vs. R8A Lines: 36 > JERRIS@wvube1.be.wvu.edu (SCOTT JERRIS) wrote: > > >I am thinking about either buying an R-8A new or R-8 used. Any > >advice? Is the R-8A that superior to the original, or is the R-8 > >satisfactory, so as to save some $$$. I have a SONY-77 and am > >quite happy with it. To the next step up..... > > >Thanks, > > >Scott > > I'm real happy with my R8 and, from what I've read so far, the R8A > offers little performance improvement but possibly some ergonomic > improvement. I don't find the R8 hard to use (maybe I've grown > accustomed to it) and the learning curve was no worse than that for > typical software. > > Go for it. > > -RK- > I use an R8A and while I've never had an opportunity to test it directly with an R8, I do find the alpha-numeric display a great boon in terms of ease of use - I think this not often mentioned feature is more worthwhile than many people may realise. The extra memory capacity is good too (440 vs 100 station memories) and I believe the computer control interface is more powerful/better so that when R8a control programmes come onto the market (as they are beginning to) there should be noticeable improvements in control of the radio. Regards, Nicholas Nicholas M. Bluhm Adelaide, South Australia From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ZENITH TO D7000Y? Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 09:49:01 -0800 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <3110FD0D.6EDE@interport.net> References: <4etr53$37e@news.one.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win16; I) Dear Chris, Zenith published service manuals (for the radio repair shops) for each model. How to find them is uncertain. You might contact Zenith and find out what manuals are available. I have the service manual for the 7000-2, but that is different from the D7000Y. 73, K2ENN From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!ZOO.BT.CO.UK!steve.whitt Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602011355.IAA206614@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 09:49:34 +0000 Reply-To: Steve Whitt Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Steve Whitt Subject: News From Medium Wave News Lines: 47 ********************************************************************** *** NEWS FROM MEDIUM WAVE NEWS*** NEWS FROM MEDIUM WAVE NEWS*** ********************************************************************** Bulletin Date: 1 February 1996 UNITED KINGDOM Radio Latics is one of the most established soccer radio stations in the UK operating with a low power restricted service licence (RSL). Alan Gale (Medium Wave Circle member and presenter/engineer at Radio Latics) is very keen to know of all instances of long distance reception of the station's 1 watt signal. Alan is attempting to correlate reception with ionospheric conditions, so the information he would like is date and time of reception and location of the listener. Radio Latics has been heard often over 1000km in several European countries and the record is a listener 1860km distant! The record for any RSL is 2400km! Look out for forthcoming broadcasts from R Latics on 1386kHz: February: 10th; 20th; 24th March: 2nd; 16th April 2nd; 6th; 13th May 4th The transmitter is on air from 0001-2000 local time for afternoon matches, and 0001-2359 for evening games. The high power signal on 1386kHz from Kaliningrad signs off 35 minutes before Radio Latics signs-on. Reception reports welcome at 4 Waingap Crescent, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 8PX England (but remember return postage if you want a reply). Alternatively you can e-mail logging details (but please no reception reports) to me and I will pass to Alan Gale. (Steve Whitt) ********************************************************************** * This information is provided as a service of MEDIUM WAVE NEWS. * * It may be reproduced/distributed freely strictly on condition * * that full credit to the originator & Medium Wave News is included. * * (c)MWN 1996 * * * * Are you interested in Medium Wave radio, broadcasting, technology * * etc? Then Medium Wave News is for you. For more information on how * * to obtain Medium Wave News e-mail me at * ********************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!nntp4.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news1.digital.com!decwrl!enews.sgi.com!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!indyvax.iupui.edu!ul1125-h.ulib.iupui.edu!user Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Kol Israel Message-ID: From: ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU (Aviva M. Tavel) Date: 1 Feb 96 10:02:17 -0500 Organization: IUPUI Nntp-Posting-Host: ul1125-h.ulib.iupui.edu Lines: 5 I have a Grundig Satellit 700 and I cannot receive Kol Israel. What is a good external antennae? Has anyone else been able to receive Kol Israel's signal? Thanx, Aviva ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.mindspring.com!sco.mindspring.com!sco From: sco@mindspring.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: What is Good SWL Computer Software Program? Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 10:10:14 -0400 Organization: MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: sco.mindspring.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] I have a YAESU Ft-840 (HF radio, general purpose) and plan to hook it upto my 386 Windows 3.1 capable computer. Is/are there good SWL computer programs that can control my radioand also help me log for QSLs ??? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!USIA.GOV!rseifert Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602011613.LAA82887@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 10:33:54 -0500 Reply-To: "Seifert, Rick" Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: "Seifert, Rick" Organization: USIA Subject: Sofia on 7335 over CHU Lines: 15 The station that has set up shop on 7335khz, the home of venerable CHU for decades, is Radio Sofia Bulgaria. Their winter sked on this frequency begins at 0000UTC and continues in two hour blocks at 0615UTC and 1800UTC in English, Spanish, French and German directed to Europe. These broadcasts are easily heard here in the mid atlantic region of the US, making for an "interesting" mix of time beeps and Bulgarian folk music :-) Rick Seifert Office of Cuba Broadcasting Engineering Supervisor Radio Marti Technical Operations Washington, D.C. 20547 rseifert@usia.gov (202)401-7104 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hideout.emanon.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!guitar.sound.net!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!cld9!harry.haines From: harry.haines@cld9.com (HARRY HAINES) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Unknown Station Message-ID: <8B9F289.02EC0057A4.uuout@cld9.com> Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 10:49:00 -0600 Organization: cld9.com Reply-To: harry.haines@cld9.com (HARRY HAINES) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.2 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.0 Lines: 22 Log 02/01/96 ==================================================================== MHz: 15.5150 Station: Unknown Service: BI City/Site: Unknown State/Country: Unknown First Logged: 10/02/95 Hrs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 UTC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX< . . Comments: could be R France or V of Greece Call: Last Logged: 10/02/95 Listed?: Y -------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anyone know what station this might be? ___ * UniQWK v4.2 * The Windows Mail Reader From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!news.funet.fi!jazz.cc.spt.fi!news.csc.fi!news.eunet.fi!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!gnv.ifas.ufl.edu!jeli From: jeli@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu (LIMA, JOSE E) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.brazil Subject: Re: Brazilian SW broadcasts. Message-ID: <1996Feb1.124749.7199@tower> Date: 1 Feb 96 12:47:49 -0500 References: <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org> Lines: 18 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69688 soc.culture.brazil:46632 In article <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org>, jdsouza@nywork2.undp.org (Joao de So uza) writes: > "Yo!" from New York. > > I've just got a Short Wave radio, and I'm having a hard time > finding any Brazilian broadcasts. Can anyone point me to where I can > find a list of them? I looked through the rec.radio.shortwave FAQ, but I > couldn't find the soc.culture.brazil FAQ. > > Thanks and later, > -- > # Joao de Souza | jdsouza@undp.org # > # Systems Developer | webmaster@undp.org # > # Web Master | http://www.undp.org # > # United Nations Development Programme # YOU MAY BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO RADIOBRAS AT (NEAR) 11750 KHZ OR TO BANDEIRANTES AT 11925 KHZ, OR GAUCHA AT 11920 KHZ. GOOD LUCK. ALSO RADIO SHACK HAS SWL GUIDES. GOOD LUCK From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!news.funet.fi!jazz.cc.spt.fi!news.csc.fi!news.eunet.fi!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!gnv.ifas.ufl.edu!jeli From: jeli@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu (LIMA, JOSE E) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.brazil Subject: Re: Brazilian SW broadcasts. Message-ID: <1996Feb1.125054.7200@tower> Date: 1 Feb 96 12:50:54 -0500 References: <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org> Lines: 17 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69716 soc.culture.brazil:46659 In article <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org>, jdsouza@nywork2.undp.org (Joao de So uza) writes: > "Yo!" from New York. > > I've just got a Short Wave radio, and I'm having a hard time > finding any Brazilian broadcasts. Can anyone point me to where I can > find a list of them? I looked through the rec.radio.shortwave FAQ, but I > couldn't find the soc.culture.brazil FAQ. > > Thanks and later, > -- > # Joao de Souza | jdsouza@undp.org # > # Systems Developer | webmaster@undp.org # > # Web Master | http://www.undp.org # > # United Nations Development Programme # BANDEIRANTES AT 11925 KHZ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!dziuxsolim.rutgers.edu!igor.rutgers.edu!remus.rutgers.edu!not-for-mail From: aftab@remus.rutgers.edu (sayed aftab) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia Date: 1 Feb 1996 12:57:43 -0500 Organization: Rutgers University LCSR Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4equun$j8r@remus.rutgers.edu> References: <4els4b$veo@news.i-link.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: remus-fddi.rutgers.edu You can visit RA's web site at http://www.abc.net.au/ or e-mail at raust3@ozemail.com.au They mailed me their schedule upon request. If all fails, e-mail me (aftabs@epmail.ep.bis.adp.com) and I'll send you the schedule. Hope this helps, Sayed. steve21@i-link.net writes: >Please help me. I want to listen to Radio Australia in the evenings >in Houston, Texas. Could someone please send me the frequency and >local time (evening) when I could listen to it. >Thanks. >"More or less...More or less of the time works incredibly well" >JDY From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Info wanted on effect of exposure to RF Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 13:40:37 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4er1fb$o4o@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <4epjb8$6o1@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 51.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 wvprod@ix.netcom.com (Winston Vargas) wrote: >I have a friend that needs information on the effect that exposure to >radio frecuency might have or has on the human body. He needs solid >information or studies that have been done on this topic. If you have >the source of the info, such as which University, Individual or group >conducted the test or study. This will be helpful for a project that he >is working on. The RF exposure would be in the frecuency of 800 to 900 >megahertz. The cellular telephone industry has been conducting some research to hopefully refute claims that use of hand-held cellular phones cause brain cancer. Your tax dollars paid for a revue of this issue by the General Accounting Office of the US Congress in the last couple of years. I remember seeing their report which was an exhaustive review of all the information available at the time. Their conclusion was that the evidence is inconclusive, You may be able to get that report from the Superintendent of Documents in Washington, if you want more details. Sorry I don't have the document number handy. If I find my copy in the nerar future, I will post the reference number. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!ncar!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: richard@calcaria.compulink.co.uk (Richard Hunt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Morning, Good Old WRTH! Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 14:12:34 GMT Organization: CIX Lines: 62 Message-ID: <4eqi6k$778@zinc.compulink.co.uk> References: <4emreg$g73@kirin.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: calcaria.compulink.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 101550.514@compuserve.com wrote: >GOOD MORNING, good old WRTH! >In a desperate attempt to catch up with state-of-the-art electronic publishin g, >an editor of the World Radio TV Handbook recently announced that "a web site >will be established and we will develop a CD-ROM". It's about time, Gentlemen ! This is in my opinion a rather arrogant view. I am fairly certain when they do emerge, the WRTH's on-line services will be excellent. CD-ROM publishing technology and web technology is changing almost weekly, and it is only sensible to find a good solution and stick with that. Oh, please cite the source for your quotation. If it's a paraphrasing then it is not appropriate to enclose it in quotes. >More progressive publishers in the radio business joined the digital multimed ia >revolution long ago. Instead of producing bombastic announcements, they acted - >in time! With its famous presentation of radio station schedules in graphics >form, Passport to World Band Radio has now developed into the most convenient >broadcasting guidebook available worldwide. BBC World Service says "This is T HE >user-friendly book about shortwave radio." Passport's graphical charts, good as they are, hardly represent "digital multimedia technology" :-) As far as acting in time goes, you must remember that the WRTH is part of a much bigger company, VNU-BPI. As such, budgets are set months in advance, and an idea which has to be rejected on cost grounds in January might be affordable by September. Take CD-ROM: this time last year CD-R (writeable CD) drives cost at least 2500 pounds here in the UK, but they are now on sale for under 800. With the best will in the world, WRTH can't be expected to react as fast as a small company like Klingenfuss. >The latest edition of our unique SUPER FREQUENCY >LIST is actually the very first CD-ROM worldwide that includes latest >international shortwave broadcasting schedules - plus 27,000 frequencies of >utility radio stations to allow you perfect access to the whole radio spectru m. >NOW! Would this have been economically viable even two years ago? >Our World Wide Web site on the superb Internet provides easy links to all vit al >locations for radio enthusiasts. Equipment manufacturers from Alden to Waveco m, >organizations and publishers from the CIA to the ITU, radio clubs from Austra lia >to the United States, and radio stations from Alaska to Vatican are only a >mouseclick away from your forefinger. Klingenfuss Publications is at your >service. NOW! I notice that you are using a CompuServe home page. I thought that these were meant for private use only? >World Wide Web http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Klingenfuss/ Richard Hunt email richard@calcaria.compulink.co.uk **from Tadcaster in rural North Yorkshire** **visit my WWW pages: http://www.compulink.co.uk/~calcaria/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!msunews!news.gmi.edu!news.flint.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub2!lznj2!lziss3!truman.lincroftnj.ncr.com!user From: ralph@mtunp.att.com (Ralph Brandi) Subject: Re: VOA on 730 kHz? Message-ID: X-Gratuitous-Canter-And-Siegel-Mention: Green Card Sender: netnews@lziss3.lincroftnj.ncr.com (51[news]-Netnews Admin) Organization: Jazz Section X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.3+ References: <4em78h$i5f@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4eoab3$cc8@panix3.panix.com> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 14:12:45 GMT Lines: 18 In article <4eoab3$cc8@panix3.panix.com>, schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) wrote: > In article <4em78h$i5f@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, > MBurns8888 wrote: > >Is there a VOA outlet on 730 Khz? If so, where is the transmitter > >located? > Kinda remember a MW outlet on Marathon Key, Florida, but that was years > ago. The VOA outlet on Marathon is on 1180 kHz. -- Ralph Brandi ralph.brandi@att.com http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/ +----------------------------------------+ | Welcome to the Internet. Now go home. | +----------------------------------------+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!bga.com!realtime.net!nntp4.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!pacbell.com!gw2.att.com!news.midplains.net!chi-news.cic.net!brutus.bright.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!usenet From: decrawf@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu (David E. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: UNID 1610 TIS heard (US) Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 14:28:29 GMT Organization: University of Florida Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4eqim9$s3a@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-01-nerdc-ts5.nerdc.ufl.edu X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Have been hearing an UNID TIS station on 1610 from my location in Gainesville, Florida. It's usually heard briefly around local sunrise, 1230Z, sometimes at night. Programming consists of a continuous tape loop, woman announcer, professionally recorded. Little is readable, but have heard mentions of a phone number, possibly 364 (362? 324?) -1615. Other fragments heard, all questionable copy: "on the corner of 7th near Walgreens", "small town flavor", "open 2 PM to 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday", and "while you're visiting the area." Possible mention of Alabama also noted once. Reception is extremely poor, with weak signals and QRM from about 4 other co-channel TIS stations, not to mention Anguilla. From propagation and signal comparisons on multiple antennas, the station seems to be to the north and west of me. Anyone know exactly who/where it is? Please email response, will summarize. Tnx in advance, David decrawf@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:51 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: Re: All India Radio Date: 1 Feb 96 15:11:09 -0800 References: <4em77j$5co@lol.cs.columbia.edu> <4emtt1$c46@grouper.Exis.Net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003885@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 5 I'd also suggest listening to AIR's regional service to the U.K., which often can be heard in late afternoons (local New York time) with fairly good signals. Again, check the 96 WRTH for the updated schedule. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bison.alfred.edu!kato.theramp.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: df@mnsinc.com (Dan Ferguson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Look in CCIR's SINPFEMO code definition Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 15:55:04 GMT Organization: totally disorganized Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4erltr$b24@news1.mnsinc.com> References: <199601311455.JAA210467@atlanta.american.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dferg.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Zacharias Liangas wrote: >Does anyone know where to contact or does he have it handy ?? >TIA >Zacharias Liangas >DX sejak 72 >anggota World DC club 2104 >businessman The text doesn't say, but from the subject you seem to be looking for a definition of the SINPFEMO code. I have one someplace, but have no idea where it is and don't care. No one in SWBC uses it. Even the SINPO code is used by only a few. A simpler approach is the SIO or SDO code. I prefer the latter. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Dan Ferguson df@mnsinc.com + + Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!olivea!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: df@mnsinc.com (Dan Ferguson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Shareware prg. for propagation? Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 15:55:08 GMT Organization: totally disorganized Lines: 72 Message-ID: <4erlu1$b24@news1.mnsinc.com> References: <11c7cc$10c1a.1e9@kirk.microsys.net> <4enpiu$n9u@huey.cadvision.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dferg.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 John Fallows wrote: >vernons@kvnet.org (Vernon Stilwell) wrote: >>Hello All, >> Here's my newbie question for the day. Does anyone know of a >>good HF propagation modeling program? I would prefer a shareware >>version, as I have seen a couple of commercial versions that were in >>the $200.00 range! :( I would like to make graphs similar to the >>one's in Monitoring Times, but using the daily solar numbers from WWV. >>Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance. >GO TO ftp.voa.gov which is an FTP server. Drill down into /pub/software/ >voacap. >Voacop is free and it is based on IONCAP, which is about as good as it >gets. Details below. Interface is a bit clunky, but it all works fine. > Includes antenna modeling software and some great graphics which print >on an HP laser or plotter. Good luck & 73. > VOACAP > FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS >Questions about VOACAP may be submitted to >Lorraine_DeBlasio@BENG.VOA.GOV. >Answers will be periodically posted in this FAQ file. Lorraine has left VOA. >1. What is VOACAP and why is it better than other models? > VOACAP is a modified version of IONCAP. It is a model that > has been under development by the U.S. Government since 1942. > The strength of the model is that it uses world maps of > ionospheric parameters to construct the ionospheric path and > uses path-specific statistics to evaluate the system > performance factors. There is no claim that it is better than > any other model. "Better" is usually in the eye's of the user > and is based on how well a model works for a particular > application. IONCAP was selected by the VOA in 1985 because > it provided the system performance analysis capability we > needed for design specifications and it had a proven track > record. - - - - - SNIP! - - - - - >8. Who should use VOACAP? Is it better than some > of the smaller and easier to use prediction programs? > VOACAP is intended for the user wishing to estimate the region > of coverage for a frequency, hour and monthly smoothed sunspot > number for the period of a month. It is not accurate for a > prediction of a single day within the month. There are other > models which are more accurate for frequency prediction on a > daily basis. They generally take into account solar flares, > magnetic disturbances and daily sunspot numbers. This item in the FAQ should be READ CAREFULLY! VOACAP is not accurate for a prediction of a single day within the month. dan + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Dan Ferguson df@mnsinc.com + + Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!usenet From: decrawf@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu (David E. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Advice/Input please: RFI solutions Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 15:59:48 GMT Organization: University of Florida Lines: 48 Message-ID: <4eqo1g$394@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu> References: <4ehggt$ceg@sirius.intxpress.co.nz> <4ehpl0$qs_001@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-15-ts6.nerdc.ufl.edu X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ------------------------------ On Mon, 29 Jan 96 06:32:00 GMT, ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) wrote: >1. Install electrical junction box near radio, connected via standard three >conductor electrical cable (3 x #10 wire) to the remainder of the electrical >system. >2. Connect the grounding conductor of this junction box to the same ground >which your coax (and therefore your receiver) is currently connected. Do thi s >with *heavy* wire, thick braid, or optimally, with a strip of copper roof >flashing (lowest impedance). Solder and clamp this conductor to the station >grounding rod. This, plus the connection of the grounding conductor >connecting this new outlet box to the remainder of the house wiring >effectively takes your radio out of the path of any currents flowing through >the grounding conductor of your house wiring. Greg (et al.), Have been mulling your post over a bit since I'm working on a cleaning my RFI problems up here as well. Have you tried lifting/breaking the receiver and computer gear AC power feed ground wires and grounding the gear cases through your RF ground wire only? Assuming your breaker box is grounded properly, any fault current from your gear would still be able to get back to the breaker box through the earth. But with the gear power grounds lifted, there's no loop current through your "bypass strap" to radiate near the receiver since there's no loop. Or am I forgetting something? Has anyone tried braid shielding printer, monitor, etc. cables and grounding those in addition to the computer case? If so, did it make any difference? Anyone tried shielding the monitor in a "partial" Faraday cage? Another major problem here is <100 to ~700 KHz hash coming in through the AC power; it wipes LW & lower MW reception out. It gets into the house wiring and is reradiated, so I pick it up whether I'm running the rx off of either AC or battery, when using any kind of loop antenna. The obvious ideal solution is put a big filter in at the breaker box, but I suspect a 200 amp RF filter will run some bucks. It's definitely coming in from the outside; if I open the main breaker, I hear the noise only near the breaker box. Fortunately the local power lines are all underground, so I don't seem pick up much of it from external antennas. David decrawf@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:57 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!istar.net!news1.vancouver.istar.net!news.vancouver.istar.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!rover.ucs.ualberta.ca!news.ntnet.nt.ca!gov.nt.ca!ve8ev From: ve8ev@gov.nt.ca (John Boudreau) Subject: FRG-8800 VHF via CAT Message-ID: <1996Feb1.160859.19774@gov.nt.ca> Organization: Government of the NWT, Canada Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 16:08:59 GMT Lines: 16 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69561 rec.radio.scanner:44851 Does anyone know how to send VHF frequencies to a FRG-8000 via the CAT port? Works fine on HF but I can't figure out how to send VHF frequencies (FRG-8800 with FRV-8800 VHF module). Please reply direct as I don't follow these groups. Thanks in advance, John - VE8EV ================================================================ John Boudreau - VE8EV E-mail: ve8ev@amsat.org Inuvik, NWT Packet: VE8EV@KL7AA.#NAK.AK.USA.NOAM CANADA VE8EV@KO-23/KO-25 ================================================================ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:21:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!condor.acc.iit.edu!chi-news.cic.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!dawn.mmm.com!news From: pjdurkin@mmm.com (Pat Durkin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: German to EUROPE (country order) Date: 1 Feb 1996 16:26:15 GMT Organization: 3M - St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 US Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4eqpj7$m13@dawn.mmm.com> References: <199602011355.IAA77725@atlanta.american.edu> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Jan Nieuwenhuis wrote: >SWAZILAND Trans World Radio 0400-0430 3200,5055 (-> Africa) I believe I heard TWR at this time the last few nights, but not on the frequencies shown. I heard a German station on 4775 kHz which signed off at 0430 UTC, and am assuming it's TWR-Swaziland because they do use 4775 kHz at other times of the day, and I've heard TWR-Swaziland on other frequencies with a positive ID. Pat Durkin Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!condor.acc.iit.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!pirates!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!PICS.COM!tom.sundstrom Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602012249.RAA57483@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 17:02:23 EST Reply-To: Tom Sundstrom Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Tom Sundstrom Subject: Re: Latest on RCI Lines: 26 >Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 19:18:00 LCL >From: Tim Manwell >Subject: latest on RCI > >What's the latest on RCI.......is it really saved? Yes... but. The question is the level of funding et al. For details, we have the latest fax from the Committee to save RCI. Dial it up and have a read. http://www.pics.com/trs/rci.htm --- Thomas R. Sundstrom 2446376@mcimail.com * tom.sundstrom@pics.com TRS Consultants Pics OnLine BBS 609-753-2540 | Telnet BBS.PICS.COM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- English Language SCHEDULES * Rx Control (JRC NRD-535/525, Lowe HF-150, Kenwood R-5000, Watkins-Johnson HF-1000) * UTC Clock for Windows(tm) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Catalog requests, orders to GILFER % For an on-line catalog from SHORTWAVE, 52 Park Ave, Park Ridge, % Pics OnLine BBS type SWL at NJ 07656, 201-391-7887, fax 391-7433 % main menu prompt or go to or go to http://www.pics.com/gilfer/ % http://www.pics.com/trs/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news-dc.gsl.net!news-paris.gsl.net!news-lond.gsl.net!Tagada.grolier.fr!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!pasteur.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!swidir.switch.ch!swsbe6.switch.ch!surfnet.nl!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.akorn.net!news.his.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!netaxs.com!mhv.net!Randall From: trandall@mhv.net (Thomas Randall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 17:22:38 GMT Organization: MHVNet, the Mid Hudson Valley's Internet connection Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4eqsug$905@over.mhv.net> References: <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: port129.mhv.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, crow26038@aol.com (Crow 26038) wrote: >hmmm...I see that the self-serving "internet nazis" still hate to have a >different opinion on here. I don't think that hams should be singled out >for taxation, though! For the most part, hams do stay within the limits >set by the FCC in the U.S. They usually self-police and don't interfere >with other xmissions, unlike the cb'ers who use linears and throw >carriers. I have heard some arguments on the 20 meter bands, but for the >most part, most hams DO stay within the rules in Part 97. There are always >exceptions to the rule! >b.t.w. I'm studying for my Technician-Plus license! >Roger Wiseman >73's! > >Crow 26038@AOL.COM >#(:)o] MSTie#15126 > >@) Your right, MOST hams DO stay within the rules. Of coarse there is the occassional "lid" but we know how to deal with them. GOOD LUCK on your test and welcome to amateur radio! I'm going for my 5 wpm code test this month. Tom - KB2SMS Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS trandall@mhv.net Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL Member: AAVSO Solar Division Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Tonight on As It Happens on RCI Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 17:39:35 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4erffd$u0e@grouper.Exis.Net> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 58.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Tonight's RCI broadcast of As It Happens (5.960 at 2330 UTC) will feature the following stories: 1. Russian coal miners strike. No pay, no work. 2. Juneau committee recommends overhaul of the National Film Board. Too many managers. 3. Female US Republican turns her back on the Republican party. 4. The last snail of its species dies (a slow death). ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icon.net!usenet From: g_reed@icon.net (Glenn Reed) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Mystery signal below AM band Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 18:42:02 GMT Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc. Lines: 34 Message-ID: References: <310AFE15.37C0@cdsnet.net> <311056DA.6DD2@pixi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: okc129.icon.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] > > OK, OK, does anyone have a comprehensive listing of these > beacons? I've seen lists for SW, but not for the LW band. > > Thanks, > > Patrick Mason > Mililani, Hawai`i > newlife@pixi.com All navaids (NDBs included) are published in the Airport Facility Directory (AFD) produced by the National Ocean Service (NOS). These AFD's are updated every month or two and the old ones are relatively useless to pilots. You can ask around at airports, flying clubs, flight schools, etc. and probably get on e for free. You might ask about old sectional charts while you are there. They are updated about twice a year and the old ones lay around until trashed. The navaids rarely change so even an old one should have 99%+ accurate info regarding NDBs. The other option is to just order a new one from NOS or a pilot supply like Sporty's. I don't have the order info handy, but I can provide it later. In addition, I am sure that the info you want is on some FCC list. If I can locate it I will pass that along as well. Regards, <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> <> Glenn Reed <> <> OK Wing Communications - C.A.P. <> <> Sooner 44 <> <> KF5XB <> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Note: The above remarks do not necessarily represent those of anything sentient. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!yob!kevin.trotman From: kevin.trotman@yob.com (Kevin Trotman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Need! Super Radio III Message-ID: <34128.335.uupcb@yob.com> Date: 1 Feb 96 18:47:00 GMT Distribution: world Organization: Ye Olde Bailey BBS - Houston, TX - 713-520-1569 Reply-To: kevin.trotman@yob.com (Kevin Trotman) References: <4ehevb$eo@crcnis3.unl.edu> Lines: 37 EH>About a month ago I inquired about getting a radio with excellent radio >reception, especially in the A.M. spectrum of things. I am interested >in picking up some distant broadcasts with it. I got a suggestion to >purchase a Super Radio III, which I have seen mentioned here a couple >times. Problem is, K-Mart, the one place I know of locally that >sold them says they are discontinued. I went to radio shack and asked >if they had anything similar, and they sold me a combo fm/am/tv1/tv2/aviatio >weather radio, but the A.M. reception was poor at best so I returned it. EH>So: >I have two options >1. Find someone to sell me theirs if they no longer need it, or if >it would be possible to find some kind soul who can still pick these up >new to purchase one for me, I would of course take care of all the monetary >concerns. Erik, you have a third option. Call Thompson Consumer Electronics (I believe it's in Lubbock, Texas). They refurbish the SuperRadio III's and re-sell them for around $37. I almost went this route, but decided I couldn't wait, and bought one at K-Mart. Sorry, I don't have the phone number any more. I hope you find one, though. I like to listen to Old-Time Radio on a few frequencies around the country, and this radio is the only radio I've found with enough sensitivity AND selectivity to do it. Good luck, Kevin Trotman --- . QMPro 1.0 36-2436 . Next from Intel: The Repentium. ---- +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Ye Olde Bailey BBS Zyxel 713-520-1569(V.32bis) USR 713-520-9566(V.34/FC)| | Houston,Texas yob.com Home of alt.cosuard | +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!math.arizona.edu!noao!news.eas.asu.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Wildey Johnson Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Multiband Tuned Random Wire Antenna Date: Thu, 1 Feb 96 18:47:36 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1b.delphi.com I am thinking of putting a random wire antenna in the attic.Multiple wires will be joined to form a single feed to the receiver. The 19 and 31M bands will be covered by 3/4 wavelength wires. The 49m and 60m bands will be covered by wires of 1/4 wavelength. I am woundering if the wires can be joined in the attic or should they be oined at the receiver. Thanks, Wildey Johnson From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hideout.emanon.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!guitar.sound.net!imci3!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX tests Summary Date: 1 Feb 1996 19:15:39 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 98 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4erl3b$2kg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader For anyone interested, here's a reminder of upcoming DX tests from IRCA, NRC, et al. If anyone has any additions or corrections, please contact me. Saturday, February 3, 1996 - KYUK-640, Bethel, AK 4:00-4:30 am EST. (NRC) Sunday, February 4, 1996 - HCJB-690, Quito, Ecuador 1:00-1:15 am EST. Sunday, February 4, 1996 - KYAK-650, Anchorage, AK 4:00-5:00 am EST. (NRC) Sunday, February 4, 1996 - KFQD-750, Anchorage, AK 4:00-4:30 am EST. (NRC) Monday, February 5, 1996 - WABB-1480, Mobile, AL 3:00-4:00 am EST. (IRCA) Monday, February 5, 1996 - WPWA-1590, Aston, PA 12:00-12:30 am EST. (IRCA) Monday, February 5, 1996 - WOOW-1340, Greenville, NC 1:00-1:30 am EST. (IRCA) Saturday, February 10, 1996 - WTCY-1400, Harrisburg, PA 2:00-2:30 am EST. (IRCA) Monday, February 12, 1996 - WNNC-1230, Newton, NC 12:00-12:30 am EST. (IRCA) Monday, February 12, 1996 - WGAI-560, Elizabeth City, NC 1:00-1:30 am EST. (NRC) Monday, February 12, 1996 - KBOZ-1090, Bozeman, MT 2:30-3:00 am EST. (IRCA) Saturday, February 17, 1996 - WBSR-1450, Pensacola, FL 1:00-2:00 am EST. (IRCA) Sunday, February 18, 1996 - WFNR-710, Christianburg, VA 12:15-1:00 am EST. (NRC) Sunday, February 18, 1996 - WNAK-730, Nanticoke, PA 3:30-4:00 am EST. (NRC) Monday, February 19, 1996 - WIRC-630, Hickory, NC 12:00-12:30 am EST. (IRCA) Monday, February 19, 1996 - WLWL-770, Rockingham, NC 1:00-1:30 am EST. (NRC) Saturday, February 24, 1996 - KCSR-610, Chadron, NE 2:00-2:30 am EST. (NRC) Saturday, February 24, 1996 - CJYQ-930, St. John's, NF 1:00-2:00 am EST. (IRCA) Saturday, February 24, 1996 - WTLA-1200, Utica, NY 2:00-2:30 am EST. (IRCA) Sunday, February 25, 1996 - KVNU-610, Logan, UT 2:30-3:00 am EST. (NRC) Monday, February 26, 1996 - KONA-610, Tri-Cities, WA 4:00-4:30 am EST. (NRC) Monday, February 26, 1996 - KSIM-1400, Sikeston, MO 1:00-1:30 am EST. (IRCA) Sunday, March 3, 1996 - HCJB-690, Quito, Ecuador 1:00-1:15 am EST. Monday, March 4, 1996 - KBSU-730, Boise, ID 2:00-3:00 am EST. (IRCA) Saturday, March 9, 1996 - WTCH-960, Shawano, WI 4:00-4:30 am EST. (NRC) Sunday, March 10, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST. (NRC) Saturday, March 16, 1996 - KBTC-1250, Houston, MO 3:00-3:30 am EST. (NRC) Monday, March 25, 1996 - WSBA-910, York, PA 12:30-1:30 am EST. (IRCA) Sunday, March 31, 1996 - WLIK-1270, Newport, TN 12:00-12:30 am EST. (NRC) Sunday, April 7, 1996 - HCJB-690, Quito, Ecuador 12:15-12:30 am EST. Monday, April 8, 1996 - WYTI-1570, Rocky Mount, VA 12:00-12:30 am EDT. (NRC) Sunday, May 5, 1996 - HCJB-690, Quito, Ecuador 1:45-2:00 am EDT. Sunday, June 2, 1996 - HCJB-690, Quito, Ecuador 2:00-2:15 am EST. Please remember, what's listed as being on, say, Monday *may* be what you consider Sunday night! If you try for (or hear) any of these tests, PLEASE post a message letting me know! Also, for brevity's sake, I didn't post the QSL addresses; if you need these, let me know! Lynn. (Ircacpc@aol.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hideout.emanon.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX tests Results Date: 1 Feb 1996 19:22:46 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 25 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4erlgm$2qt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Here's the results I've received so far of the most recent DX tests: KGYN-1210 Guymon, OK tested 1/29/96 from 3:00-4:00 am EST: Art Burke of Lenexa, KS (Kansas City, MO area) reports no success in hearing this test, tho he's heard the station previously. Nothing heard on my YB-400 here in Huntsville, AL - too much WGMP! Some final reports: WANM-1070 Tallahassee, FL tested 1/20/96 from 3:00-3:30 am EST: Bob McCoy in Lincoln, NE reports he heard slow code IDs from WANM at 0302 on a Sony WFM-30 Walkman. KTLC-1460 Dickinson, ND tested 1/23/96 from 2:30-3:30 am EST: Bob McCoy in Lincoln, NE says he also hear CW IDs from this test at 0315 on the Walkman. That's all for now... Lynn (Ircacpc@aol.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk!news.cuhk.edu.hk!usenet From: Jimmy Chai-Mei Yu Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Wanted: Manual for Collins 651S-1 Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 19:26:00 +0800 Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Lines: 4 Message-ID: <3110A348.802@cuhk.edu.hk> NNTP-Posting-Host: @137.189.38.119 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) I am looking for a copy of the owner's manual for a Collins 651S-1 shortwave radio. Will pay postage and other expenses. Please E-mail if you can help. Thanks. Jim From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!sun!oucsboss!gw2.att.com!news.midplains.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nwgw.infi.net!news.infi.net!usenet From: Scott Ryan Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: YB 400 Date: 1 Feb 1996 19:52:54 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4er5mm$ud9@nw002.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pa2dsp19.cid.infi.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) My Grundig YB 400, only about 1 month old, has lost some of it's ability to receive SW stations. Even when the signal strenght meter show a good signal it "huffs" & pops. Any ideas? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!brutus.bright.net!chi-news.cic.net!mr.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!demos!dnews-server From: "Alexander Ageenkov" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTWR, GUAM - winter schedule Date: 1 Feb 1996 20:04:54 +0300 Organization: Private User Lines: 48 Sender: news-server@news.demos.su Distribution: world Message-ID: Reply-To: alex@synt.black.sochi.su NNTP-Posting-Host: root@news.demos.su X-mailer: BML [MS/DOS Beauty Mail v1.36h] X-Return-Path: news.demos.su!kremvax.demos.su!black!synt!synt.black.sochi.su!alex KTWR, Trans World Radio - GUAM Schedule effective from January 1,1996 Target Language UTC Days Frequency ----------------------------------------------------------- China Amoy 1430-1500 Sat 9870 Amoy 2230-2300 Sat 11660 Cantonese 1345-1500 Sun-Fri 9870 Cantonese 1345-1430 Sat 9870 Cantonese 2200-2300 Sun-Fri 11660 Cantonese 2200-2230 Sat 11660 Hakka 0825-0855 Daily 11665 Mandarin 0900-1200 Daily 9785,11665 Mandarin 1100-1325 Daily 9590 Mandarin 1200-1530 Daily 7465,9820 Mandarin 2130-2330 Daily 11580 Swatow 1315-1345 Daily 9870 CIS Russian 1000-1130 Daily 9870 Russian 1600-1615 Sat-Mon 9475 Kazakh 1530-1545 Mon-Fri 9475 Kirghiz 1545-1600 Mon-Thu 9475 Korean 1600-1615 Thu-Fri 9475 Tadjik 1530-1545 Sat-Sun 9475 Uzbek 1545-1600 Fri-Sun 9475 Far East English 0755-0915 Daily 15200 Indonesia Balinese 0915-0930 Tuesday 15200 Indonesian 0930-1100 Daily 15200 Indonesian 2100-2230 Daily 9815 Madurese 0915-0930 Fri-Sun 15200 Torajanese 0915-0930 Wed-Thu 15200 Japan Japanese 1200-1300 Daily 9870 Japanese 2100-2200 Daily 11700 Korea Korean 1130-1200 Daily 9870 Myanmar Burmese 1430-1515 Daily 9430 South Assamese 1330-1345 Mon-Tue 11580 Asia Boro 1330-1345 Wed-Sun 11580 English 1500-1630 Daily 11580 Santali 1345-1400 Daily 11580 Tamil 1400-1415 Daily 11580 Vietnamese 1415-1430 Daily 9430 S.Pacific English 0855-1000 Daily 11830 ------------------------------------------------------ Address: KTWR, P.O.Box CC, Agana, Guam 96910-8980, USA ------------------------------------------------------- Alexander Ageenkov, P.O.Box 1551, Sochi, 354000, Russia alex@synt.black.sochi.su From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hideout.emanon.net!alpha.sky.net!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!LOCALNAME From: drosenzw@mci.newscorp.com (Daniel Rosenzweig) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Kol Israel Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 20:09:01 GMT Organization: News Corp./MCI Online Ventures Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4er6n2$nug@merlin.delphi.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: slip110-201.bb.delphi.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article , ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU (Aviva M. Tavel) wrote: >I have a Grundig Satellit 700 and I cannot receive Kol Israel. What is a >good external antennae? Has anyone else been able to receive Kol Israel's >signal? >Thanx, Aviva >ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU Oh, I forgot- you can hear some Kol Israel Hebrew and English news broadcasts (for English, only 1st 10 min of one of the 30 min domestic broadcasts- that is the one that is broadcast 10 AM Eastern time 1500 UTC and 5 PM Israel time) on http://www.artificia.com Go to the Israel's Board section. The broadcasts are posted in Realaudio and Internet Wave (both free) formats- available 30 min to 1 hour after the actual broadcast. WRN (World Radio Network) is trying to find a sponsor to restart their Kol Israel English relay (the entire 30 min of the 3 PM Eastern broadcast). From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!dpm3.seanet.com!dpm3 From: dpm3@dpm3.seanet.com (Dan Morisseau) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: another liberal bites the dust\ poor jay marvin Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 20:13:42 PST Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: <4d7v24$f30@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4dfvf6$dn4_001@ppp1.igc.org> <4dkr86$9i0@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> <4e3udp$ft4@nkosi.well.com> <4ea61t$o75@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> <4ene13$53t@nkosi.well.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dpm3.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] In article jmarvin@well.com (jay marvin) writes: > I gave over half my check to >Soy Cubano which builds plants in Cuba to make milk which they don't >have because of the embargo. I gave the other half to Harvey Gant >who's running against your buddy Helms in North Carolina. Jay, Why not take your personal disagreements to e-mail? Who you like in a political race, how sorry you feel for Cuba and Castro, etc don't mean too much in the context of this newsgroup. Your ratings numbers are just fine - great in fact, if you say so. Arguing here about how wonderful a guy you are doesn't do a great deal for your reputation or or general appreciation of the SWL/DX hobby. Dan Morisseau N7ZXL 47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W Elevation: 300' From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!dpm3.seanet.com!dpm3 From: dpm3@dpm3.seanet.com (Dan Morisseau) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: THE POLITICAL DIGEST Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 20:20:09 PST Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 26 Message-ID: References: <4eo1ig$lkf@twizzler.callamer.com> <31104208.15599275@news.sound.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dpm3.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] In article ciorg@sound.net (Carroll Iorg) writes: >Wonder if you people in the media could pass the same tests you hold >the Clintons to. How would you like everything you have every done in >your life (even a few things you may not be so proud of) to be >scrutinized to the same extent that the Clintons every action has >been? Carroll, Hey! The rest of us didn't hold ourselves out to be some paragon of virtue, liberal crusaders come to save the country from the evil selfishness of the Reagan Years. When you do that sort of thing and then get caught have played the meanest, most uderhanded politcal sort of game at the expense of innocent public emplyees; whom you falsley brand in public as criminals you can expect a bit of resentment. This is what come of having a dope smokin', coke snortin', glue sniffin', paint huffin, woman molestin', draft card burnin', redneck in the White House. Dan Morisseau N7ZXL 47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W Elevation: 300' From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!usenet From: Michael Neidich Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.collecting,rec.antiques.marketplace,rec.antiques.radio&phonos Subject: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nos, etc. Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 20:34:45 -0800 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <31119465.5AF2@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: neidich.port.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b3 (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56529 rec.radio.scanner:44826 rec.radio.shortwave:69541 rec.collecting:65975 rec.antiques.marketplace:12563 Request in the subject of your reply Free List and I'll send you my handy Zenith T-O list with model, chassis, tube count, band count, and other info to help identify your find. I'm looking for a 7000-2 12 band with two tunable VHF bands for my own use. 73, K2ENN From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!nntp.uio.no!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Top Ten Winterfest Revelations Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 20:39:22 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 49 Message-ID: <4erq08$29f@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <4er93o$c0h@cronkite.seas.gwu.edu> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 93.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 totoro@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu (Mary Lee) wrote: >From the Home Office in Grand Rapids Michigan, a man who put the Meat in >Meaty Boy....... >Top Ten Revelations of Kulpsville Holiday Inn workers. (Snipped) Revelation 1.9: Ralph Brandi was mistaken for the keg in the hospitality room. He really looked funny with the hose in his ear. Revelation 1.8: Poncho Villa, when he is not on the radio, works in the kitchen where his mission in life is to revenge Montezuma. Revelation 1.7: The Holiday Inn policy of supplying whatever personal items you may have forgotten to bring does not apply to HF-1000's. Revelation 1.6: The Scanner Scum is a persistent problem and the main reason they always have the pool covered. Revelation 1.5: The Abacus Chinese Restaurant has rearranged its tables to prevent more than four SWL's from gathering in one place at one time. Revelation 1.4: The Holiday Inn smoke alarm system works really good. Revelation 1.3: WWCR was invited to present a forum on radio patriotism but declined because they were busy looking for another tropical band DX station to QRM. Revelation 1.2: Hausie was elected designated driver for the Friday night soiree. Revelation 1.1: Big Signal Brown became a Redskins fan during the last Fest. Ask me why at the next Fest. OK Al Q., your turn. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tiger.avana.net!root From: k6eid@avana.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: JRC NRD-535D Date: Thu, 01 Feb 96 22:47:28 PDT Organization: Avana Communications Corp. Lines: 10 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.245.133.126 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: NEWTNews & Chameleon -- TCP/IP for MS Windows from NetManage I am interested in this receiver. I plan to use it on long and medium wave DXing. Anyone care to pass on pros and cons versus some of the other similar receivers (such as Drake R-8A, etc.) Thanks, Phil Finkle K6EID k6eid@avana.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.tek.com!usenet From: Leonard C Deddo Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: 1 Feb 1996 23:51:11 GMT Organization: Quality Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4erjlf$ihc@goodnews.wv.tek.com> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mc151049.bv.tek.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: grohman@magicnet.net X-URL: news:4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net No problem with TUBES. They are still available NEW in the box. You just have to know where to find them. There is a company in AZ called Antique Radio supply. They are usually adverti sed in Mags like Popular Communications, also World Radio and TV handbook etc. Also many s ources advertised in the back of Mags like Popular Electronics, Mechanics,Etc,Etc. Al so HamFests in various areas of the country. I hope you are having fun with your Tube rig. Tell me about it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bmerhc5e.bnr.ca!bcarh8ab.bnr.ca!news From: john maxwell Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: 2 Feb 1996 00:56:00 GMT Organization: Bell Northern Research Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 47.107.3.193 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news://47.80.11.122/4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca It is also known as Zulu time,but is more commonly known as Greenwich mean time(the time at an observatory just east of London,England).At present,UTC is eastern standard time+5 hours. Its more effective to have a universal time so that things can be done on a global scale,without having to use calculations like the one above, or involving the international date line.I'm sure there's a better explanation of it all from someone else,but I hope this helps.. JM in Mississauga,Ontario From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:26 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Re: ham havoc Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet2.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 01:29:54 GMT Lines: 10 Crow 26038 (crow26038@aol.com) writes: > hmmm...I see that the self-serving "internet nazis" still hate to have a > different opinion on here. C'mon! There's a difference between "a different opinion" and flat out stupidity. What the original poster said about "hams threatening the environme nt with radio waves" was right up there with "the Earth is Flat" or " Elvis is alive" . . . From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!usenet From: Charles Bolland Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Database Program for Shortwave, Mediumwave, and Longwave Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 02:42:59 +0000 Organization: A poorly-installed InterNetNews site Lines: 27 Message-ID: <31117A33.5E84@flinet.com> References: <31117924.395F@flinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpb54.flinet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) Charles Bolland wrote: > > Friend, > > If you would like a free Radio Station Database program with more than > 4,000 records already and be able to update it indefinitly, please > send your Postal Mailing Address for registration as well as your EMail > address. > > This program sorts by name, time, freq, language, country, and > continent. > > IBM compatable... > > I will be contacting you sometime in the future with other programs > available. Your address is confidential.. > > Hope to hear from you. > > Chuck Bolland > P.O. Box 18402 > West Palm Beach, FL 33416 > > KA4PRF I forgot to mention that the program will be sent to you via EMail within 24 hours or less. It is a freebie! Thanks Chuck From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ames!agate!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: nihan@ix.netcom.com(Robert J. Shea ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Take my YB-500, PLEASE!!! Date: 2 Feb 1996 03:12:46 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4ervfe$kbe@cloner4.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-stl3-07.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Feb 01 7:12:46 PM PST 1996 $200, has many features, only 1 year old. Hardly used-believe me! With adaptor, original box and manuals. RJShea nihan@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!news From: vbook@vbook.com (Ed Mitchell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.pirate Subject: February edition of Ham Radio Online available on the Net Date: 2 Feb 1996 03:27:46 GMT Organization: Virtual Publishing Co. Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4es0bi$nb@news.accessone.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: vbook.accessone.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.5 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:97617 rec.radio.amateur.policy:32951 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:13911 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24455 rec.radio.scanner:44858 rec.radio.shortwave:69567 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18827 alt.radio.scanner:27128 alt.radio.pirate:13346 The February 1996 edition of Ham Radio Online is available at http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm New articles are available now and we will be adding 1 to 2 new articles each week. Ham Radio Online has up-to-date news about Amateur Radio from around the world , feature stories, real-time propagation and auroral condition reports, real-tim e earthquake and severe weather conditions for emergency communications planning , online humor section and the Ham Radio Online Library with fully indexed (find any section with just a mouse click) Part 97 rules and regulations. And we plan to offer some totally cool new services during the coming month. A s always its free and free of ads. Thanks to you, we had over 10,000 readers stop by during January! Please enjoy! 73, Ed Mitchell KF7VY vbook@vbook.com http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm ------------------------ personal email to vbook@vbook.com Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free, at http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: oftb@usa.pipeline.com(J. LeQuesne) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: latest on RCI Date: 2 Feb 1996 03:37:24 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4es0tk$agm@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe6.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: oftb X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (J. LeQuesne) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 Tim: All I can say is i got their latest program guide less than a week ago j. lequesne From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!ccnet.com!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!news2.ios.com!ally.ios.com!ryanr9 From: ryanr9@ally.ios.com (Ryan Richards) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony Mailing List Date: 2 Feb 1996 04:40:41 GMT Organization: Internet Online Services Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4es4k9$o6p@news2.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ally.ios.com Is the Sony ICF-2010 mailing list still in operation? R.R. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!Norway.EU.net!oslonett.no!sn.no!telepost.no!usenet From: fiskeribase.mjelde@monet.no (Bjarne Mjelde) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Hughes Corp. station on 1450? Date: 2 Feb 1996 06:31:36 GMT Organization: Berlevåg Fiskeribase AS Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4esb48$5sq@nms.telepost.no> References: <4enc87$rep@nms.telepost.no> <4enqls$k9m@dawn.mmm.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp001.monet.no Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4enqls$k9m@dawn.mmm.com>, pjdurkin@mmm.com says... > >fiskeribase.mjelde@monet.no (Bjarne Mjelde) wrote: >>I heard a US station on 1450 ID'ing as "Hughes Corporation ...". Do anyone >>know which station(s) this is? > >Are you sure that was an ID? There was a popular song in the '70s called >"Rock The Boat" by the Hughes (or Hues, don't know the spelling) >Corporation. Maybe you just heard the announcer give the song title. > >Pat Durkin > > >Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M. Yes, well actually they said "Hughes Broadcasting..." my mistake! Anyway, listening through the tape reveals an id 30 minutes later from KIOV-Idaho. Could be it? Bjarne Mjelde From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!g3vgw.demon.co.uk From: Richard Buckby Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: International Short Wave League (ISWL) golden jubilee Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 06:37:55 GMT Organization: None Lines: 79 Message-ID: <24949426wnr@g3vgw.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: richard@g3vgw.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: g3vgw.demon.co.uk X-Broken-Date: Friday, Feb 02, 1996 06.37.55 X-Newsreader: Newswin Alpha 0.7 X-Mail2News-Path: disperse.demon.co.uk!post.demon.co.uk!g3vgw.demon.co.uk Hello Folks, The following bulletin was put out on the amateur radio packet network, but I thought it deserved wider circulation. The ISWL have a very good broadcast radio section. If you want to get in touch with Chris, drop me a line and I will pass it on to him by landline. ================================== THE INTERNATIONAL SHORT WAVE LEAGUE ----------------------------------- GOLDEN JUBILEE 1946 - 1996 -------------------------- The ISWL, formed in October 1946, is a voluntary International Organization promoting the hobbies of Amateur Radio and Short Wave Listening. Whether you're interested in Transmitting or Receiving, Amateur Band Listening or Broadcast Band Listening, entering Contests or Award Chasing WE have got something for you. Our monthly journal MONITOR has sections dedicated to all of the above aspects of the hobby and more besides. We run frequent 'in-house' contests and our Awards are renowned world wide. Each month our journal carries the latest reports of band conditions on both the Amateur and Broadcast Bands with additional information about stations heard, schedule changes, QSL return times and rare call QSL managers. The Journal also carries interesting articles written by our members. We have a very fast and efficient International QSL bureau. We hold several 'on-air' nets throughout each week on the following frequencie s Sunday 15:00 UK Clock time : 7045 kHz or 3685 kHz (SSB) Monday 20:30 UK Clock time : 3553 kHz (CW) Tuesday 19:00 UK Clock time : 3700 kHz (SSB) Saturday 10:30 UK Clock time : 3685 kHz (SSB) All frequencies +/- 5 kHz in QRM To celebrate our Jubilee the members of the ISWL are operating the Special Call of GB50SWL using various band and modes. Any station hearing or working the Call will be entitled to a Special Jubilee QSL which can be obtained by QSL'ing via the bureau or direct to:- David Beale (G0DBX), 'KENWOOD', London Road, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8QH, UK. If you would like to know more about the ISWL then contact :- Mrs M.H.Carrington (G0WDM/G-20542) ISWL Hon Secretary ISWL Headquarters 3 Bromyard Drive Chellaston Derby DE73 1PF UNITED KINGDOM Enclosing stamps to the value of 60 pence (UK) for an Information Pack and a current issue of MONITOR. Or By PACKET to G0IYZ@GB7DBY.23.GBR.EU. This bulletin was placed by Chris Carrington (G0IYZ) ISWL Publicity Officer. ================================= Richard Buckby (G3VGW) EMail: richard@g3vgw.demon.co.uk | Ambergate, Derbyshire, UK. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!not-for-mail From: blumer@panix.com (Ronald Blumer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Mystery on 5930 Khz Date: 2 Feb 1996 11:39:13 -0500 Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4etenh$k2c@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix.com Summary: Mystery signal on 5930 khz Keywords: 5930 khz??? From within my iron frame apartment in the middle of New York City, I get a signal so strong that it pins my s-meter. The station transmits on 5930 Khz and seem to cover from 5388 to 5397 Khz. The signal is stronger that any station on the band. It is steady in strength and seems to be on 24 hours a day. It seems to be an unmodulated AM station with a slight hum. Am I living next to a Yemananes spy or can anyone else pick up this signal, in the New York area? Elsewhere? Does anyone know what it could be. Thanks Ron Blumer blumer@panix.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!paladin.american.edu!auvm!LOGIN.DKNET.DK!rdk.ek Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602021058.FAA52371@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 11:51:19 MET Reply-To: Erik Koie Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Erik Koie Subject: R Denmark in English Lines: 22 Copenhagen, February 2, 1996 Hello Radio Friends, The English programme of Radio Denmark is again aired on Sunday, Febr. 4, in all 24 broadcasts starting at 09.30 UTC, the last repeat beeing on Monday, Febr. 5 at 08.30 UTC. It lasts for 15 minutes and begins approx. 8 minutes into our broadcast. You can ALSO hear it on Sunday, Febr. 4 in high-quality via WORLD RADIO NETWORK, in Europe at 17.15 UT, and in North America at 15.15 EST (= 20.15 UT). Good listening, Erik Koie / Radio Denmark / rdk.ek@login.dknet.dk -or direct to the producer of the programme, Julian Isherwood: jui@dr.dk or: Radio Denmark International, P.O.Box 666, DK-1506 Copenhagen, Denmark. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!bbs.commspec.com From: Date: Fri,2 Feb 96 13:34:20 -0500 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc Message-ID: References: <4edrk6$dd0@ias2.med.iacnet.com> Organization: Communication Specialties BBS NNTP-Posting-Host: bbs.commspec.com X-MajorTCP-Version: MajorTCP/IP [1.85-0] Lines: 29 RP>[ Bens thoughtless message deleted ] RP>To: perv@ophelia.waterloo.net (Ben Stegner) RP>Subject: Re: ham havoc RP>Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave RP>In article <4eb370$et6@ophelia.waterloo.net> you wrote: RP>You apparently have no idea about they thing you speak of. I'm curious, RP>have you targeted your local AM radio stations and protested their RP>transmissions? If not you should. AM Stations are permitted to transmit RP>with more then 100,000 watts, while HAMs are restricted to less then RP>30,000 watts. Also consider that AM is a much lower freqency and thus RP>the 'radiation' penitration is much greater then any HAM transmission. Rob, AM stations in the US are limited to 50,000 watts. Hams are limited to 1,500 watts. High band VHF 317,000 + aural. Low band TV 100,000 + aural and UHF TV 5,000,000 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power). FM is limited to 100,000 watts ERP. The radio and tV reception he hopes to protect create far more radiation that a gaggle of hams. Rich KF2JO (a Scoundrel) Communication Specialties BBS Telnet: bbs.commspec.com Electronic, Artistic & Written Communications (212) 645-8673 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!bbs.commspec.com From: Date: Fri,2 Feb 96 13:53:34 -0500 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc Message-ID: References: Organization: Communication Specialties BBS NNTP-Posting-Host: bbs.commspec.com X-MajorTCP-Version: MajorTCP/IP [1.85-0] Lines: 18 >In article perv@ophelia.waterloo.net (Ben Stegner) writes: >Amateur radio operators (hams) are creating worldwide havoc, ... DP> Get a grip, pardner! You are a thechno-ignoramous and a living example a DP>to why there needs to be SOME restiction on just what kind of person should DP>allowed to operate a computer with a modem! Dan, It goes much farther back than that. Some parents should be restricted in the use of their genitals. Rich Communication Specialties BBS Telnet: bbs.commspec.com Electronic, Artistic & Written Communications (212) 645-8673 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: "Randall S. Benn" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 14:09:50 -0800 Organization: Dimension Enterprises Lines: 23 Message-ID: <31128BAE.3FA3@access.digex.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dca00329.slip.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win16; I) To: gregory h rohman gregory h rohman wrote: > > I just got my first short wave and I have a few questions I hope > someone could answer for me. I got an old Hammarlund super pro > from a friend of mine. He said it was built shortly after world war two. > It works great but it uses tubes. I am concerned that one day these tubes wi ll > die and I will not be able to replace them. does anyone know where > I might get replacement tubes??? How about an owners manual or some > sort of book that will tell me what all the different knobs do??? I > am new to this hobby and do not understand alot of it but I am having > a blast playing with the radio. I am suprised at how clear it sounds especia lly > seeing as it is older than me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks. > Greg... Try Antique Electronic Supply at (602)820-5411 in Arizona. You may also want to tune into rec.antiques.radio+phono as people frequently post new/used tubes for sale. Also, get yourself a sample copy of Antique Radio Classified. They are on the WWW and you can request a copy right on the net. Randy Benn Alexandria, VA From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Philip Glaser <103212.1765@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Arabic broadcasts or sound files Date: 2 Feb 1996 14:12:28 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4et64c$q5o$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> I am located on the North East coast of the US and am looking for good clear broadcasts in Arabic. Over the summer I got RCI's relay of Radio Monte Carlo, which was more clear than the local public am radio station in the evenings. But over the fall soemthing happened either to the relay or RCI and the signal is unusable. So I am looking for other suggestions. If there are any Arabic broacasters who post their broadcasts in sound files which can be downloaded from the internet, I would be up for that as well. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Many thanks! Regards, Phil Beltz Glaser -- Regards, From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.ecis.com!news.walltech.com!news.kjsl.com!daver!news.cerf.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!hamblin.math.byu.edu!park.uvsc.edu!news.cc.utah.edu!cc.weber.edu!jberenyi Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Need Volume knob for Panasonic RF2200 Message-ID: <2FEB199615010792@cc.weber.edu> From: jberenyi@cc.weber.edu (John) Date: 2 Feb 1996 15:01 MST Distribution: world Organization: The Flying Elvises... Utah chapter! NNTP-Posting-Host: cc.weber.edu News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.50 Lines: 8 --------------------------------------------------------------- John Berenyi (jberenyi@cc.weber.edu) 2648 Deer Run Dr. Ogden, Utah 84405 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!twizzler.callamer.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!decwrl!ablecom!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.PBI.net!pa.mother.com!usenet From: Robert K Dixon Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS/Sony 2010 Shortwave Date: 2 Feb 1996 16:13:06 GMT Organization: Mother.COM Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4etd6i$96s@pa.mother.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rdixon.dav.mother.com I have a Sony 2010 radio that I want to sell. I recently replaced it with a new Drake R8A. The radio comes with orig owners manual, box, plug in power supply. I will also throw in a portable longwire ant and several lists of utility freqs to get you started. Email for a full description please.. thanks bob asking 215.00 plus shipping From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!in-news.erinet.com!imci3!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!rtpnews.raleigh.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!locutus.rchland.ibm.com!rushmeister.rchland.ibm.com!jimrs From: jimrs@rushmeister.rchland.ibm.com (Jim Solberg) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: HELP! Tampa, FL. station at 25.xxx MHz Date: 2 Feb 1996 16:14:11 GMT Organization: IBM Rochester MN Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4etd8j$moi@locutus.rchland.ibm.com> References: <4efn05$hlp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rushmeister.rchland.ibm.com Hi, all... I need a bit of help. I remember during the last sunspot cycle that I could hear a Tampa, FL. studio link on 25.xxx MHz. Could anyone give more details such as freq/mode, ID, whether or not it still uses this frequency (and _WHY_). _ALSO_ could someone confirm whether or not this station still broadcasts the Rush Limbaugh program? Thanks in advance... -- ******************************************************************** * Jim Solberg (jsolberg@VNET.IBM.COM) * * HRO - AA0FP * ******************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci3!imci5!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Arabic broadcasts or sound files Date: 2 Feb 1996 16:32:39 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4eteb7$d6k@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> References: <4et64c$q5o$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ala-ca10-13.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Feb 02 8:32:39 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4et64c$q5o$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com>, 103212.1765@CompuServe.COM says... > > >I am located on the North East coast of the US and am looking >for good clear broadcasts in Arabic. Over the summer I got >RCI's relay of Radio Monte Carlo, which was more clear than >the local public am radio station in the evenings. But over >the fall soemthing happened either to the relay or RCI and >the signal is unusable. So I am looking for other suggestions. >If there are any Arabic broacasters who post their broadcasts >in sound files which can be downloaded from the internet, I would >be up for that as well. Any suggestions would be very much >appreciated! > >Many thanks! > >Regards, > >Phil Beltz Glaser > >-- >Regards, http://www.artificia.com carries Kol Yisrael in Internet Wave and RealAudio formats but I think they only carry Hebrew and one English broadcast. I don't think they carry Arabic. You might try the World Radio Network 2 Multilingual Service in http://www.xingtech.com Streamworks format. This service goes out over the Internet from town.hall.org and I think from wrnhost.com or something like that. They carry RealAudio files of the English service on ftp://town.hall.org but I haven't seen any Arabic files. This doesn't mean that they ain't there. I'll send a copy of this posting to online@wrn.org so they can advise you. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nico.bway.net!news From: lg@bway.net (Lawrence Guerrera) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 17:03:51 GMT Organization: bway.net, part of Outernet, Inc. in New York City Lines: 54 Message-ID: <4etg36$o30@nico.bway.net> References: <4eb370$et6@ophelia.waterloo.net> <4eoeoe$n8j@news1.inlink.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial12.bway.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 It is really a shame that I feel compelled to respond to this idiot. But, being a licensed ham for over 14 years, it got the best of me. What about ALL OF THOSE SHORTWAVE BROADCASTERS? Do you think that putting them out of business and off the air would accomplish what you are proposing? Did it ever occur to you that hams and these broadcasters are HELPING in this "problem" you cite or are you too caught up in your own importance and political correctness to see that? I'll let the rest of those folks who read this newsgroup reply to you if they feel it necessary. I for one, feel that YOU are the Nazi and YOU are the one that is causing these problems to continue and that YOU are responsible for what is happening because for your narrow mindedness and inability to see beyond your nose. - Larry NX2V and proud of it!!!! r@ink.co wrote: >perv@ophelia.waterloo.net (Ben Stegner) wrote: >>Amateur radio operators (hams) are creating worldwide havoc, how >>may you ask ? well these seemingly harmless radios emit >>radiation across the world. The scoundrels that use transmitting >>devices actually transmit radio waves that can cause cancer and >>genetic havoc, remember there has to be a lot of power to send a >>voice signal from Canada to Africa !! at this very moment radio >>waves are being bounced at the ionosphere, hemisphere whereby >>they bounce off this enevelope sourounding the earth and are >>reflected into another part of the world !! radiation galore ! >>Not only is radiation harmful to humans, but what about the >>catastrophic mess thats done to our television and radio >>reception. You can be sure that a lot of these scoundrels >>build homemade equipment in the darkness of their basements that >>exceed the rules of society, creating further disaster to the >>environment. What can we do ... ell perhaps taxing the operators >>to a hefty sum would suffice, you see most of the radio >>transmitters have to be licenced, most are ? >>contact your local member of parliment or senator and strongly >>suggest that the taxes for licencing be raised greatly, we all >>can use the extra finances for worthy projects, like feeding the >>hungry children of the world. >Your so full of SHIT you make the Christmas goose look anarexic! >And you just had to open your mouth and remove all doubt... -- Lawrence Guerrera Email: lg@bway.net WWWeb: http://www.bway.net/~lg From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WRN freqs? Date: 2 Feb 1996 17:04:41 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4eu1pp$rsc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anticipating bad weather and reception this weekend, I'd liek to try to catch R. Denmark's English program via WRN. Anyone know a suitable eastern US freq for 2000 UTC Sunday 4th Feb? Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Let the lamp affix its beam. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. -Wallace Stevens From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icon.net!usenet From: g_reed@icon.net (Glenn Reed) Newsgroups: alt.slack,rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.s,rec.scuba Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: Fri, 02 Feb 96 17:32:22 GMT Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc. Lines: 12 Message-ID: References: <4dsi2j$aav@alterdial.UU.NET> <4e6ht0$3eq@reader2.ix.netcom.com> <4eeq9n$aln@news.usit.net> <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <4epeq4$prt@news.icanect.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: okc157.icon.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [1.0] Xref: news.epix.net alt.slack:64050 rec.music.phish:128233 rec.nude:76437 rec.org.sca:140130 rec.pets.birds:53384 rec.pets.cats:137363 rec.pets.herp:56904 rec.radio.shortwave:69578 rec.radio.swap:56592 rec.running:49298 rec.scuba:86452 > In article <4epeq4$prt@news.icanect.net>, mario@icanect.net (mario) wrote: > > > > > Rev. Dr. Mario (getting pissed now) > > Then why don't you have your mommie change your pampers. That will also get you away from daddy's computer before he catches you. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!vyzynz!news1.cris.com!news2.acs.oakland.edu!news.tacom.army.mil!ulowell.uml.edu!wang!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!k2sci From: k2sci@gnn.com (Gerald Gold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB Grundig Satellit 600 or 650 Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 17:48:12 Organization: GNN Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4eu4bf$idg@news-e2a.gnn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: www-11-32.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 2 Feb 1996 22:48:15 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69679 rec.radio.swap:56764 HI I am interested in purchasing a Grundig Satellit650 or 600 in good to excellent condition.Please contact via E-mail price and condition. 73's Jerry From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Super Radio III Date: 2 Feb 1996 19:11:47 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4etnlj$l2p@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] You might also try Thomson Electronics (1-800-933-5489). I bought a refurbished unit from them for around $30 US. Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!swidir.switch.ch!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.one.net!news From: christopher kaine Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ZENITH TO D7000Y? Date: 2 Feb 1996 20:11:15 GMT Organization: OneNet Communications HUB News Server Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4etr53$37e@news.one.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: port-2-10.access.one.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) I recently purchased a Zenith Transoceanic Royal D7000Y radio. All in all, the radio is in very good condition. I do though have a couple of questions which you mo re learned folks may be able to answer. First, was there ever a more complete own ers manual available, than the one that fit in the front cover, and where this man ual may be purchased from at this time. Also, might anyone have the original Zenit h schematics, service manual, that they could copy and ship to me. I would gladl y reimbuse the charges. Also, a couple of problems, first the weather band mode seems to be very insensitive, yet the normal FM is great. Second the dial lights, tuning meter-battery meter, is inoperative. Any hints- suggestions. I thank-you for any and all assistance. 73, N8JDG Chris Kaine ckaine@one.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.ecis.com!news.walltech.com!news.kjsl.com!daver!news.cerf.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!swrinde!news.uh.edu!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!cld9!harry.haines Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Unknown Station Message-ID: <8BA1025.02EC0057B6.uuout@cld9.com> From: harry.haines@cld9.com (HARRY HAINES) Date: Sat, 03 Feb 96 00:37:00 -0600 Reply-To: harry.haines@cld9.com (HARRY HAINES) Organization: cld9.com X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.2 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.0 Lines: 27 ==================================================================== Log 02/01/96 ==================================================================== MHz: 15.5150 Station: Unknown Service: BI City/Site: Unknown State/Country: Unknown First Logged: 10/02/95 Hrs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 UTC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX< . . Comments: could be R France or V of Greece Call: Last Logged: 10/02/95 Listed?: Y -------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anyone have a clue as to what station this might be? +------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Harry Haines, SWL'er (harry.haines@atomiccafe.com) Houston/Texas | | Southwest Radio Club & Houston Hockey Hotline (713)977-5775 USA | +------------------------------------------------------------------+ ___ * UniQWK v4.2 * The Windows Mail Reader From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.pe.net!news.corpcomm.net!maggie.ionsys.com!newspeak.ultratech.net!worldlinx.com!onlink3.onlink.net!usenet From: firstgen@onlink.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Need Manual for Hallicrafter S.W. Date: 3 Feb 1996 03:18:03 GMT Organization: Ontario Northland--ONLink Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4euk5b$fe6@onlink3.onlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: nrba1_onlink14.onlink.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) I need a service manual for the Hallicrafters Radio model TW 2000 this is an all band short wave radio made in the late 40s or early 50s and I beleive that it was made in Canada. I have two of them and both need work but the manual is needed in order to do the job right. Can anyone help? Neil From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.intelenet.com!unogate!mvb.saic.com!news.cerf.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.onramp.net!usenet From: dbmartin@onramp.net (david martin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Old Record Shop? Date: 3 Feb 1996 04:54:59 GMT Organization: On-Ramp; Individual Internet Connections; Dallas/Ft Worth/Houston, TX USA Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4eupr3$3cf@news.onramp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: stemmons23.onramp.net I listen to the "Old Record Shop" on WWCR. The program usually comes on Tues @ 21:30. However, last week no program. Does anyone know if it has been rescheduled? Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:55 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Pirate (historical): Radio Music International Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet2.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 06:24:05 GMT Lines: 11 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69635 alt.radio.pirate:13363 I have a tape of a pirate station that I heard back in March 1981. The station called itself "Radio Music International" and claimed to be broadcasting above the 49 meter band (probably around 6300 kHz). It played mostly pop, rock and soul oldies. Does anyone remember this station? Would anyone like a copy of the tape? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Argentinian SW Fx Date: 3 Feb 1996 07:03:29 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4ev1c1$a80@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> References: <4etnhk$2t4@news.NetVision.net.il> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca9-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Feb 02 11:03:29 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4etnhk$2t4@news.NetVision.net.il>, aricarm@netvision.net.il says... > > > >------------------------------------- >Name: Ariel Carmon >E-mail: aricarm@netvision.net.il >Date: @date@ >Time: @time@ (Israel) > >This message was sent by Chameleon >------------------------------------- >anybody knows Argentinian shortwaves frequencies? >can I hear it from Israel? >What Radio is recomendable (Sony?) > >Thanks > >Please respond to my Email, Ariel. > The international frequencies listed in the 1996 World Radio TV Handbook are 9690 (25 kw, 0100-1100), 11710 (100 kw, 1000-1400, Sat-Sun 1900-2200), 15345.2 (100 kw, 1105-1305, 1700-0100, Sat-Sun 1100-2300). Some other stations: R. Nat'l-6060, 30 kw, 2100-1500 R, Malargue, 1 kw, 1000-0100 R. Nat'l Mendoza, 6180.1, 7.5 kw, irregular. Try the lower frequencies early in your morning if possible although the international frequencies don't seem to be on then. (I gave all times in GMT and Israel is GMT+2.) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WRN freqs? Date: 3 Feb 1996 07:07:13 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4ev1j1$a80@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> References: <4eu1pp$rsc@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca9-24.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Feb 02 11:07:13 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4eu1pp$rsc@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jenhull@aol.com says... > >Anticipating bad weather and reception this weekend, I'd liek to try to >catch R. Denmark's English program via WRN. Anyone know a suitable eastern >US freq for 2000 UTC Sunday 4th Feb? > >Thanks. >------------------------------------------------------------------- >Let the lamp affix its beam. >The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. >-Wallace Stevens WRN is a satellite network. I don't know their frequencies off hand but you can write to online@wrn.org. You can hear them via the Internet, live or by recording. Look at http://www.wrn.org for details. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.isp.net!news.isp.net!news.slip.net!not-for-mail From: David and Carole Boyd Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Buyer interested in used Sony 2010 or Grundig SAT 700 Date: 3 Feb 1996 09:01:05 GMT Organization: Utopia Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ev88h$s3v@slip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sf-pm1-13.slip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-NEWS-ADMIN: newsadmin@slip.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Greetings, My friend is interested in buying a good used Sony ICF 2010 or Grundig SAT 700. If you are interested in selling yours, please either email me back with the kind of price range you're asking and I'll relay that information on to him. Thanks! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: thall@icsi.net (Andrew Thall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Multiband Tuned Random Wire Antenna Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 10:04:42 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4evc5f$pft@degas.ICSI.Net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.1.111.18 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 What you are describing is called a "fan dipole". They can be joined in the attic and fed to the receiver. All the wires should be cut to the bands you want to use (1/2 wave). From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:22:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!nnrp.info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!nntp.teleport.com!not-for-mail From: China@teleport.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Voice of Free China Date: 3 Feb 1996 10:30:07 -0800 Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 11 Sender: china@teleport.com Message-ID: <4f09jf$mne@kelly.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kelly.teleport.com Voice of Free China via Taiwan in English with good signal at 1133 UTC on 7130 with program "Perspective" to 1135 UTC on 2/2. Take care, Bruce aka China in Gresham, OR -- china@teleport.COM Public Access User --- Not affiliated with Teleport Public Access UNIX and Internet at (503) 220-1016 (2400-14400, N81) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: crow26038@aol.com (Crow 26038) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re:Ham Havoc Date: 3 Feb 1996 10:35:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4evvcu$jm1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Exactly, Ralph..exactly what I meant..restrict others while you dictate what should be said or posted! Crow 26038@AOL.COM #(:)o] MSTie#15126 @) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!dobie.loop.com!pma1_128.loop.com!user From: gmp@lamg.com (G. Michael Paine) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: More Sony ICF2010 Problems Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 10:39:15 -0800 Organization: The Loop Lines: 24 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <1996Feb2.134953.21871@tellab5.tellabs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pma1_128.loop.com In article <1996Feb2.134953.21871@tellab5.tellabs.com>, jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) wrote: > Another problem that plagues the Sony ICF-2010 in sideband mode is it's > fast acting AGC. Fast AGC is fine for A.M. reception where the rectified R.F. > energy from the AM carrier is used to derive the AGC voltage. In sideband modehowever, the fast AGC will cause a "pumping" sound. > Snip a lot of John's procedure. My question is; I just got a 2010 and have noticed a number of posts that discuss various ways to improve the 2010 by internal changes. I am not a techie with radios. So, how, or better where, can I find reliable people who could do some of these things to my 2010? PS. I am in Los Angeles. Regards. Michael -- Michael Paine gmp@lamg.com Mit der Dummheit kampfen Gotter selbst vergebens. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!paladin.american.edu!auvm!PICS.COM!tom.sundstrom Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602032015.PAA22257@troy.american.edu> Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 11:45:10 EST Reply-To: Tom Sundstrom Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" Comments: Warning -- original Sender: tag was trs@.PICS.COM X-PH: V4.2@troy.american.edu From: Tom Sundstrom Subject: BULLETIN: Updates Lines: 17 For subscribers to the data files, updates were posted on the BBS and the Web page (http://www.pics.com/trs/dl_htm) today. Note that we are no longer on GEnie. --- Thomas R. Sundstrom 2446376@mcimail.com * tom.sundstrom@pics.com TRS Consultants Pics OnLine BBS 609-753-2540 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- English Language SCHEDULES * Rx Control (JRC NRD-535/525, Lowe HF-150, Kenwood R-5000, Watkins-Johnson HF-1000) * UTC Clock for Windows(tm) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Catalog requests, orders to GILFER % For an on-line catalog from SHORTWAVE, 52 Park Ave, Park Ridge, % Pics OnLine BBS type SWL at NJ 07656, 201-391-7887, fax 391-7433 % main menu prompt or go to or go to http://www.pics.com/gilfer/ % http://www.pics.com/trs/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hermes.athenet.net!dialip-76 From: mmayer@athenet.net (Mike Mayer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Headphones recommendation? Date: Sat, 03 Feb 96 12:58:41 GMT Organization: Athenet Internet Services Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4evm67$q1u@hermes.athenet.net> References: <4emlge$193$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialip-76.athenet.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4emlge$193$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com>, Glenn Ziolkowski <103502.3472@CompuServe.COM> wrote: =Looking for a recommendation on a good brand of communication =headphones for SW listening. Rig is ICOM R-71A, and I do program =listening mostly, but am trying my hand at DXing as well. = =Any recommendations? I have the Yaesu YH-77 - lightweight, mono, freq response rolls off at 18 kHz. I use them regularly and like them. I got them from Universal Radio. ============================================================================== Mike Mayer mmayer@athenet.net http://www.athenet.net/~mmayer/ Northeast Wisconsin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- A government that can at pleasure accuse, shoot, and hang men, as traitors, for the one general offence of refusing to surrender themselves and their property unreservedly to its arbitrary will, can practice any and all special and particular oppressions it pleases. - Lysander Spooner (180 8-1887) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.net99.net!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!iway.fr!usenet From: Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate Subject: Re: Pirate (historical): Radio Music International Date: 3 Feb 1996 13:54:25 GMT Organization: Internet Way Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4evpei$m1b@s3.iway.fr> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: ts3-p16.dialup.iway.fr Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:DM6sG6.FvC@freenet.carleton.ca Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69755 alt.radio.pirate:13393 from Paris May be a European Pirate Radio Brodcast from Holland at this time jean-achille From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!oleane!pressimage!mon2-05.planete.net!user From: sony28@planete.net (Sony28the electromagnetic receiver) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: search Thai programm on SW Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 14:30:44 +0100 Organization: NATO Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: mon2-05.planete.net X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.0+ I search frequencies and time for all programms in Thai on shortwave band between 3 and 30 MHZ thank you! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!oleane!pressimage!mon2-05.planete.net!user From: sony28@planete.net (Sony28the electromagnetic receiver) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: search Thai programm on SW Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 14:31:57 +0100 Organization: NATO Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: mon2-05.planete.net X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.0+ I search frequencies and time for all programms in Thai on shortwave band between 3 and 30 MHZ thank you! From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!ablecom!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.PBI.net!pa.mother.com!usenet From: Robert K Dixon Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS/ Sony 2010 Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:11:18 GMT Organization: Mother.COM Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4f01f6$b34@pa.mother.com> References: <4erabr$69u@pa.mother.com> <4es5qc$24d@pa.mother.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rdixon.dav.mother.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:44937 rec.radio.swap:56688 rec.radio.shortwave:69622 Robert K Dixon wrote: > > Robert K Dixon wrote: > > > > For sale Sony 2010. It,s been a great radio but I have recently > > purchased a Drake R8A to take its place. Orig owners manual,box, > > power supply come with the radio. I have an outside portable > > longwire I'll throw in, along with some great utility frequency > > files. Cost is only 215.00 e-mail for complete discription > > thanks > From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: "Randall S. Benn" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony SRF-42 on Clearance Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 17:31:20 -0800 Organization: Dimension Enterprises Lines: 7 Message-ID: <31140C68.5CCF@access.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dca00329.slip.digex.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win16; I) I picked up a Sony SRF-42 AM stereo walkman on sale at The Edge today for $22.88. The Edge is a chain of small electronics stores owned by Tandy usually found in shopping malls. The one I went to was in Pentagon City Mall in the NoVA/DC area. Randy Benn Alexandria, VA From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!oncology.demon.co.uk!h From: "h.baillie-johnson" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Headphones recommendation? Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 17:56:43 +0000 Organization: ONCOLOGY Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4evm67$q1u@hermes.athenet.net> <4evosh$mnb@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: oncology.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: oncology.demon.co.uk MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: Turnpike Version 1.11 In article <4evosh$mnb@news1.usa.pipeline.com>, bumologist@usa.pipeline.com writes >I have a set of the JRC headphones,I grabbed them up for 20 bucks,they are >the best headphones I've ever heard as fas as SW goes.The only downside is >the cost,they are something like 90 bucks. You might find that the cheaper the better for the SWL. Govt surplus phones ar e often good. A NARROW frequency response can give better discrimination of nois y signals than expensive wide frequency hifi phones. regards, h.-- h.baillie-johnson From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:11 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Re: Pirate (historical): Radio Music International Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet2.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4evpei$m1b@s3.iway.fr> Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 18:03:54 GMT Lines: 11 (login@pratique.fr) writes: > from Paris > May be a European Pirate Radio Brodcast from Holland at this time > jean-achille > That might be another station with the same name... The station I heard in '81 had a definite "American" sound to it, though, and had a rather strong signal on the US West Coast. > From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: russ@gslink.net (Russ LeBlanc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Site for Sore SWLing Eyes Date: 3 Feb 1996 18:29:54 GMT Organization: Central FL Listeners Group Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4f09j2$l4@ddi2.digital.net> References: <4egdtg$7ev@news-e2a.gnn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @ppp160.gslink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article , cmaddox@xnet.comc says... > >In article <4egdtg$7ev@news-e2a.gnn.com>, EDSHAW@gnn.com (EDWARD SHAW) wrote: > >> You just GOT to check out this guy's web pages. >> These are legit related to SHORTWAVE pages and >> not spam from wrong side of the tracks. Might >> this guy have known LOUDENBOOMER? Neat site. But what pray tell is a LOUDENBOOMER? ;-) ... Can vice-grips help narrow my IF filters?? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!news.enterprise.net!enterprise.net!raywoodward From: Ray Woodward Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Morning, Good Old WRTH! Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 18:35:10 +0000 Organization: Enterprise Plc Lines: 46 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4emreg$g73@kirin.wwa.com> <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp124.enterprise.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: Turnpike Version 1.11 In article <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net>, Andy Sennitt commented : >I read the recent post from Mr. Klingenfuss with great interest. >Exactly what we at WRTH have done to deserve such comments (especially >from one of our own advertisers) is a mystery to me. I must confess to being somewhat confused too, assuming that the post in question did indeed come from "Mr. Klingenfuss" (and not someone pretending to be him) - I don't see how his comments in any way promote his publication [and I say that as a reader/user of his guide]. Slagging of the WRTH and painting his own guide as the best thing since sliced bread - not exactly flattering for either publication. Perhaps "Mr. Klingenfuss" is worried [for some strange reason] about the impending arrival of a WRTH WWW site and (possible) CD ROM ? I can see no other reason for his [TTBOMK] totally unprovoked outburst. >Finally, I am not ashamed of our on-line record. It must be about six >years since we started participating in the Fidonet SW Echo, and later >in rec.radio.shortwave on the Internet. During that time, I must have >voluntarily answered hundreds of questions from individuals, many of >them not even readers of WRTH, helping them identify stations and get >addresses. I can personally confirm that (as indeed I am sure several other readers of the newsgroup can also). >Let me conclude by saying that I applaud the efforts of all >publishers, including Mr. Klingenfuss, to provide the best possible >service for their readers. I wish Mr. Klingenfuss well with his >endeavours. I know he works very hard. But it's a pity that he has to >spoil all this by making ill-informed and childish remarks about us. >Hopefully this matter is now closed. Very well [and politely] put Andy, I couldn't agree more. This whole episode seems somewhat strange. -- Ray [raywoodward@enterprise.net] From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!psgrain!nntp.teleport.com!usenet From: jimm@teleport.com (Jim McVein) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: wanted SW radio in portland oregon Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 19:09:14 GMT Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4f0bt1$j2v@maureen.teleport.com> References: <4emdcf$9mc_001@europa102.europa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-vanc1-21.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 timscott@europa.com (Portland, Oregon) wrote: >I'm looking for my first SW. i'm looking to pay around 100 dollars >if you have one for sale in the area please e-mail me!!! Try Bob Lee at R5 - D3 Electronic surplus.. 503-774-6560 Jim McVein jimm@teleport.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!news From: asta2001@pennet.net (Logan Garth Swanger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Best synchronous detector Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 20:02:50 GMT Organization: Microserve Information Systems (800)-380-INET Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f0f4u$8s0@crash.microserve.net> Reply-To: asta2001@pennet.net NNTP-Posting-Host: asta2001.pennet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I've long been intersted in a good table top or portable shortwave radio with synchronous detection. What would you recommend? Logan Garth Swanger asta2001@pennet.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!rclnews.eng.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!news.service.uci.edu!news.cccd.edu!news.cccd.edu!not-for-mail From: markb@spock.dis.cccd.edu (Mark Bixby) Newsgroups: la.general,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate,oc.general Subject: Re: KVHF shortwave radio pirate Date: 3 Feb 1996 20:23:33 -0800 Organization: Coast Community College District, Costa Mesa, California Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4f1cc5$7h5@spock.dis.cccd.edu> References: <4dn3kt$ckl@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> <4e6v2d$avs@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> <1996Jan27.000358.15713@llyene.jpl.nasa.gov> <4ek9ru$ovb@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> Reply-To: markb@cccd.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: spock.dis.cccd.edu Xref: news.epix.net la.general:22139 rec.radio.shortwave:69666 alt.radio.pirate:13376 oc.general:3351 In article <4ek9ru$ovb@nnrp1.news.primenet.com>, Charles P. Hobbs wrote: >"James F. Parkyn" wrote: >> I still have my QSL card from KVHF! > >I remember reading in S9 magazine something to the effect of "KVHF is not >known to verify reception reports". But, that doesn't mean that KVHF *didn't* >. . . Today I conducted an archaeological expedition into my DXing archives and unearthed the following: - KVHF QSL card - typewritten (by KVHF) bust announcement and station history - 2 handwritten personal letters from KVHF with additional background - a recording I made of a KVHF broadcast giving a "tour" of the station - the "World of Radio" program about KVHF (direct copy supplied to me by my KVHF friend, not an over-the-air copy). If there's any interest, I could scan the paper materials and put up a KVHF memorial web page. Unfortunately I lack the ability to make online sound clip s from the audio cassettes. -- Mark Bixby E-mail: markb@cccd.edu Coast Community College Dist. Web: http://www.cccd.edu/~markb/ District Information Services 1370 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa, CA, USA 92626-542 9 Technical Support +1 714 432-5865 x7064 "You can tune a file system, but you can't tune a fish." - tunefs(1M) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:17 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!pgh!rbossard From: rbossard@nauticom.net (Richard Bossard) Subject: ICOM R-71 shocked me - anybody else experience this? Sender: usenet@pgh.nauticom.net (Usenet) Message-ID: <4f0gj1$cm4_001@news.nauticom.net> Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 20:29:21 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 199.234.151.136.du.nauticom.net Organization: Nauticom! Internet Access Provider X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Lines: 7 I've noticed that the case of my R71 gives me a slight electric tingle. Can anybody advise me as to the problem? Its plugged in a grounded outlet and I am sure that the house ground is good. Is this a known failure or problem in the R71? Thanks in advance for any advice recieved. Rick From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: russ@gslink.net (Russ LeBlanc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HELP ON EQUIP! Date: 3 Feb 1996 20:34:05 GMT Organization: Central FL Listeners Group Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4f0grt$5he@ddi2.digital.net> References: <4f0aap$nfq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @ppp160.gslink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4f0aap$nfq@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, radiomatt@aol.comO says... > >Need an extender board or cable for the VFO plug-in for an HRO-600. >Also, manual on R-1230 Direction finding receiver made by National The local HRO-500 expert in this area is Joe Parker, KC4CFE in Cocoa Beach (407-783-7935). He might have some insight, I'd also ask around on the Boatanchors mailing list. Russ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk!peer-news.britain.eu.net!xara.net!SoNet!innotts.co.uk!usenet From: asperges@innotts.co.uk (Jeremy Boot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Amateur Radio Pages Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 20:54:35 GMT Organization: innotts.co.uk Lines: 19 Message-ID: <3113ca1e.23183895@news.innotts.co.uk> Reply-To: asperges@innotts.co.uk NNTP-Posting-Host: seriald0a.innotts.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Thanks to all readers from rec.radio shortwave who have visited in January - about 1300 from all sources: most said they came from Usenet groups such as this. Thanks too for many encouraging messages worldwide. If you haven't had a personal reply to an e-mail, some msgs bounced when sent to their point of origin. There are some changes for Feb: new layout, a live IRC link and general updates. http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ Look forward to seeing you there. 73 de Jeremy G4NJH asperges@innotts.co.uk [Homepages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:20 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: Sofia on 7335 over CHU Date: 3 Feb 96 21:54:28 -0800 References: <199602011613.LAA82887@atlanta.american.edu> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003905@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 13 An interesting aspect of this is.... if you use lower side band, you'll hear Radio Bulgaria virtually without interference. If you tune to upper side band - well, that's another story and it doesn't sound good - with CHU and Sofia intermixing badly. Bill Matthews ----- bmatthews@msn.com ------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc,or Elvis is dead......same thing,kinda Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:19:11 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4f0n0v$97@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4f0mm9$934_001@news.dreamscape.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-27.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) htenney@dreamscape.com (Hans Tenney) wrote: >>C'mon! There's a difference between "a different opinion" and flat >out >>stupidity. What the original poster said about "hams threatening >the environment >>with radio waves" was right up there with "the Earth is Flat" or " >>Elvis is alive" . . . >> > > What?,,,,,,Elvis is dead? And to think, I just traded my NRD535 >to a guy for a pair of front row seats to an up coming concert. > ======================== Hans, I wish you'd talked to me, first. For that '535, I could have gotten you back-stage passes, too. ;-) Bill Funk From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news1.radix.net!news From: dayglo@radix.net (Dayglo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ICOM R71A - While Supplies Last!! Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:22:58 GMT Organization: No Known Organization Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4f0n82$cj6@news1.radix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialin15.annex2.radix.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 I have a simple question. Why have many companies been advertising to get you r ICOM R71A while they last? I know that this must mean that they are discontinuing them but what is the replacement radio much like the R70 preceeded the R71? Is the R71 a nice radio? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.starlink.com!usenet From: Bill Funk Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ICOM R-71 shocked me - anybody else experience this? Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:25:42 GMT Organization: Star Link Internet Services Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4f0nd6$97@pegasus.starlink.com> References: <4f0gj1$cm4_001@news.nauticom.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm1-27.starlink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) rbossard@nauticom.net (Richard Bossard) wrote: >I've noticed that the case of my R71 gives me a slight electric tingle. >Can anybody advise me as to the problem? Its plugged in a grounded >outlet and I am sure that the house ground is good. Is this a known >failure or problem in the R71? Thanks in advance for any advice >recieved. ======== Unplug that radio NOW!! Send it to a qualified repair place to be fixed. Knowing that there is an electrical problem, and not doing anything about it can be fatal! Are you there?? Can you read this?? Is it too late? From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!visi.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!not-for-mail From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Best synchronous detector Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:36:28 -0500 Organization: panix Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4f19jt$33n@panix3.panix.com> References: <4f0f4u$8s0@crash.microserve.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix3.panix.com In article <4f0f4u$8s0@crash.microserve.net>, Logan Garth Swanger wrote: >I've long been intersted in a good table top or portable shortwave >radio with synchronous detection. What would you recommend? If you're looking for a "table top or portable" then you need a portatop. The sync detector and audio on the Lowe HF-150 are superb. -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.esper.com!ppp10.esper.com!user From: Drxiplok@esper.com (Jeffrey A. Haun) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Australia???? Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 22:46:46 -0500 Organization: Esper Systems Lines: 4 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp10.esper.com Has anyone any luck or suggestion for hearing RA? I live in the eastern USA. It seem that their schedule is backwards. They beam to the US on low freq during the day and high (11Mhz and above) at night. I caught it once in the early morning, but not very clear. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: aussie7@ix.netcom.com(Michael K. Hovde ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Need Information on Sony ICF 77 Date: 3 Feb 1996 23:14:53 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4f0q9d$bf0@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mad1-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sat Feb 03 3:15:00 PM PST 1996 I want to buy a 77. Would like opinions on this radio - Good, bad, indifferent. I had a 2010 years ago - It was good. Is the 77 good, or should I buy another 77. Would appreciate some opinions from readers. Thanks, Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!bbryant From: bbryant@gnn.com (Bruce Bryant) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WWCR Schedule? Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 23:47:12 Organization: Integrity Magazine Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4f1a5b$bbe@news-e1a.megaweb.com> References: <4eupkn$3cf@news.onramp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-13-59.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 4 Feb 1996 03:45:47 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 WWCR's schedule appears periodically in this newsgroup. Integrity Magazine / Bruce Bryant, KC8BWL bbryant@gnn.com Standard disclaimers apply. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!newshub.csu.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!rocky!szhall From: szhall@rocky.ucdavis.edu (Jeff Hall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Anyone know anything about WWW to tune in shortwave radio stations Date: 4 Feb 1996 00:06:08 GMT Organization: University of California, Davis Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4f0t9g$8sd@mark.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rocky.ucdavis.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I understand that there are some WWW sites which you can tune in a station in as if your computer is your shortwave radio...Anyone have any information regarding this? please answer via-email...thanks for your help......73es..Jeff N6MYF From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!ncar!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!news.csuohio.edu!usenet From: l.mclaughlin@popmail.csuohio.edu (Bostonian in Ohio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SWAP Rockman Mini-Amp for Hickok 752 or TV-2 Tube Tester - rock.tub [1/1] Date: 4 Feb 1996 01:05:14 GMT Organization: Cleveland State University Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4f10oa$hf3@csu-b.csuohio.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lmclaughlin.async.csuohio.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Swap Tom Scholz Rockman mini-earphone amp for Hickok 752 tube tester. Will also consider military TV-2 like the Canadian military TV-2 that one can dial-in all the tube's specs. Rockman has the following features. Has five controls, two inputs (aux. stereo & mono) and two earphone outputs for you and a friend or to hi-fi system. Control #1 = Normal, echo off, chorus off Control #2 = Distortion, Edge, Clean 1, Clean 2 Control #3 = Volume, Max, -5 db, -10 db Control #4 = Gain, max to min. Control #5 = On, Off with pilot light The unit really sounds great and you kinda feel like you are on stage with your amp cranked, but you don't aggravate loved ones in the house or neighbors who do not appreciate what a fine instrumentalist you truly are. The unit is in its original box. It uses 8 AA batteries. If interested in swapping kindly email me. Thanks.  From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!news.sol.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!earth!jerk From: jerk@earth.execpc.com (myke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Jay Marvin's Off Medication I See Date: 4 Feb 1996 05:03:37 GMT Organization: Exec-PC Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4f1en9$s29@daily-planet.execpc.com> References: <4ete6u$5tj@nkosi.well.com> <4eu263$s03@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth-le1.execpc.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] ROBN0295 (robn0295@aol.com) wrote: : Jay ol buddy ol pal,when did you join the Nation of Islam? Daaaaamn... -- CHECK http://execpc.com/~jerk/halp FOR MY WANTLIST OF POSTPUNK LPS From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.campus.mci.net!s03-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net!user From: ccrawford@hcc-ukycampus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ID German on 4775 Date: 4 Feb 1996 05:08:35 GMT Organization: MCI State Government and University Systems Lines: 11 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: s03-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net Help. Who has German on 4775 kHz? I caught it on 4 Feb. 1996 from 0415 utc to sign-off at 0429. Sounded like a religous program with hymns. SINPO in western KY 34343. e-mail: ccrawford@hcc-uky.mci.net thanks -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:31 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!inquo!vyzynz!news.dacom.co.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!usenet.hana.nm.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!mjwhite From: mjwhite@netcom.com (Michael White) Subject: Panasonic RF2900 - RF2200 difference? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 05:12:07 GMT Lines: 8 Sender: mjwhite@netcom8.netcom.com I have an old Panasonic RF 2900. I've heard lots of good things about the RF 2200 but have never seen or used one. What is the difference between these two radios ? Thanks. -- mj From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 07:11:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: Kol Israel Message-ID: <2a6.24152.548@acenet.com> Lines: 21 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" Aviva - it would help us a LOT if you told us WHERE you live! What time and frequency are you trying for Kol Israel? Do you have the latest schedule? A 50 foot long wire outdoors and as high as you can manage, should o fine for getting Israel, but conditions have been lousy lately and the signal is not too string here in Maryland whenever I try. Shalom chaveri! - Brian AMT>I have a Grundig Satellit 700 and I cannot receive Kol Israel. What is a AMT>good external antennae? Has anyone else been able to receive Kol Israel's AMT>signal? AMT>Thanx, Aviva AMT>ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!news.pe.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: scan4fun@aol.com (Scan4fun) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-380 sale Date: 4 Feb 1996 07:27:26 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. 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Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!in-news.erinet.com!imci5!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!usenet From: robertc1@pop.mci.newscorp.com (RJC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: *** Grundig YB 400 Excellent Condition $130 or best offer *** Date: 4 Feb 1996 09:03:39 GMT Organization: . Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4f1spb$huv@klein.delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup288.washington.mci.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 I have a grundig YB 400 with original box, manuals, great shape. Need to sell. Send me an offer. robertc1@pop.mci.newscorp.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!i-2000.com!usenet From: Johnny Donovan WABC-NY Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Ham Havoc Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 11:53:33 -0500 Organization: I-2000 Inc. - Internet Services Lines: 4 Message-ID: <3114E48D.20D3@i-2000.com> References: <4evvcu$jm1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ru.dh.i-2000.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) To: Crow 26038 Say whatever you want but If what you say is completely divorced from reality expect a challenged or two. The original post was so strange that I hope for the sake of the writer that it was a joke and he is having a good laugh at our expense.. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.bhp.com.au!mel.dit.csiro.au!munnari.OZ.AU!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!GARDNER_A@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Aeronautical beacons 1600-1700kHz - List? Date: 4 Feb 1996 13:04:27 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, Public Access Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4f2asr$im8@golem.wcc.govt.nz> Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Hi! While chasing the new stations appearing in the 1610-1710kHz band, Ive picked up a few aeronautical beacons as well. It would be nice to know the locations of these beacons as they would be good propagation indicators. Does anyone know of a beacon list on the Web or FTP site? Thanks for any help! Andy Gardner Wellington, New Zealand From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.bhp.com.au!mel.dit.csiro.au!munnari.OZ.AU!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!GARDNER_A@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WJDM 1660 heard in New Zealand Date: 4 Feb 1996 13:07:13 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, Public Access Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4f2b21$im8@golem.wcc.govt.nz> Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: kosmos.wcc.govt.nz At last, after listening regularly since they came on, I finally heard WJDM on 1660 from here in New Zealand. I'm doubly pleased as it's my first station from New Jersey which makes it State #25 for me! It was fairly weak (I had to use the preamp on my R8A to hear it, and the band was full of static crashes at the time, but I managed to listen to it for over 2 hours before daylight in NJ saw it fade out. Cheers, Andy Gardner, Wellington, New Zealand. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:40 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!feustel From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: DX_375 Message-ID: Organization: DAFCO X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <4ep3hv$mnk@clarknet.clark.net> <4f19h0$2vi@panix3.panix.com> Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 13:27:17 GMT Lines: 33 Sender: feustel@netcom18.netcom.com Michael Schuster (schuster@panix.com) wrote: : In article <4ep3hv$mnk@clarknet.clark.net>, : yvonne robinson wrote: : >I recently bought a DX-375 radio fromn radio shack. Is this radio any : >good? : Usually, it's best to ask if a radio is any good **BEFORE** you buy it. : To answer your question: it's probably the best buy in that price range. I bought the radio after it got a good review in one of the SW books. I got it on sale for $70 and its definitely good enough to tide me over until I buy whichever heavy-duty sw receiver I finally zero in on. The only caveat is that it's not appropriate for amateur radio; it's strictly a sw broadcast radio. : WARNING: Unsolicited commercial e-mail: $500 per message: : US Code, Title 47 Section 227 : http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/47/227.html : -- : Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM : ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!JeffC From: JeffC@gnn.com (Jeff Chambers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 21530 & 17625 Signals Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 15:47:21 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4f3621$1tf@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-11-196.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 4 Feb 1996 20:48:01 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 Hi, From Long Island NY I am receiving strong dead carriers on 21530, and 17625 MHz at 2030. I don't know when they appear or disappear yet, I happened upon them at 2030 a couple of times now. They have no SSB or Utility signals attached. Thanks, Jeff From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!daily-planet.execpc.com!earth!jerk From: jerk@earth.execpc.com (myke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Voice of Free China Date: 4 Feb 1996 16:21:42 GMT Organization: Exec-PC Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4f2mem$r8d@daily-planet.execpc.com> References: <4f09jf$mne@kelly.teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth-le1.execpc.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] China@teleport.com wrote: : Voice of Free China via Taiwan in English with good signal at 1133 UTC on : 7130 with program "Perspective" to 1135 UTC on 2/2. Yeah, this has been coming in with a very strong signal here in Rockford IL as well... -- CHECK http://execpc.com/~jerk/halp FOR MY WANTLIST OF POSTPUNK LPS From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: scfrench@ix.netcom.com(Suzy Calvert-French ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: AC adapter for Sony 2010 Date: 4 Feb 1996 16:23:20 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4f2mho$4t0@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-rtp2-17.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Feb 04 8:23:20 AM PST 1996 Some years ago, the original AC adapter for my 2010 quit working. (I learned that Sony does not sell replacements of the original adapter.) Since, I've tried various generic adapters, none of which make good contact when plugged into the radio; I can delicately position the plug so that it works, but the contact is tenuous at best. I've also tried using little "shims" of split toothpicks or paper wedges; these are also tenuous "solutions." Please, someone tell me the brand name, model number, and place of purchase for an AC adapter that will work. I will appreciate your help. Regards, Suzy From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Bill <101563.2146@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Advice/Input please: RFI solutions Date: 4 Feb 1996 16:35:56 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4f2n9c$n7r$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: <4ehggt$ceg@sirius.intxpress.co.nz> Hi Daniel, try these: Make antenna horizantal, for Rx only height not important unless very high. Feed with coax via balun 1:1(home made fine). Antenna sounds too long if you need to reduce RF gain, this can overload and worsen out of band noise. So cut antenna to favourite utility band eg 43 feet total for 11124MHZ. I would not ground the Coax. Just use balun at the antenna, and ensure RF plug at RX is perfect. I guess you've tried everything else, apart from dumping all the PC's ! Good luck. 73s Bill G4ISP. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!in-news.erinet.com!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Mystery on 5930 Khz Date: 4 Feb 1996 17:07:16 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4f2p44$9nn@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <4etenh$k2c@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-106.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: blumer@panix.com X-URL: news:4etenh$k2c@panix.com It's probably a fish tank or water bed heater. It could even be a light dimmer. These are all neat little transmitters. I once found a street lamp that was sending a lot of garbage. Get a portable radio and set it to a week station and walk around your building. You may find it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!atlantic-14 From: steveb@pond.com (Steve Beuret) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SW Antenna & Metal roof Date: Sun, 04 Feb 96 17:37:09 GMT Organization: FishNet Online Service Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4f2qm0$l30@fish.pond.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: atlantic-14.phl.pond.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 I have a 100 yr old semi detached house in an urban neighborhood that's full of these big old Victorians, and remarkably clear of taller buildings. I'd like to install a shortwave antenna somewhere for use with a SAT-700. There's an attic available, and the rooftop too. The mansard style roof is topped by a nearly flat plane covered in metal, which measures about 12'x40' with the long axis being N-S. I estimate this roof surface to be about 45' off the ground. This is what we call a twin house in this part of the country. It shares a common wall with another one just like it - so I guess we're really talking about a 24'x40' metal plane (there's a foot or so of brick between them) Will I need to get above the metal roof? How far? Is anything below the attic going to be useless? What type and size antenna would be most generally useful and straightforward to construct? I'd like to keep this fairly simple. Please email responses to steveb@pond.com, in case I miss your post on this newsgroup. Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!dpm3.seanet.com!dpm3 From: dpm3@dpm3.seanet.com (Dan Morisseau) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Panasonic RF2900 - RF2200 difference? Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 18:22:08 PST Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dpm3.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] In article mjwhite@netcom.com (Michael White) writes: te: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 05:12:07 GMT >I have an old Panasonic RF 2900. I've heard lots of good things about >the RF 2200 but have never seen or used one. >What is the difference between these two radios ? The 2200 (I happen to have one in the collection here) had analog tuning that could be read to the nearest khz by means of a rather nifty multi speed (ratio) main tuning dial and a calibrator setup. It is too complext to describe and seemed awkward at first glance, but worked quite well actually. It also had a rotatable fold up/down ferrite bar antenna for MW listening that was quite nice as well. I always thought someone else might have adapted the idea, but it does require a rather large radio to incororate I guess and you can get the same effect by turning the radio itself. A neat radio. Dan Morisseau N7ZXL 47 17' 16"N / 122 11' 40"W Elevation: 300' From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:47 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!CERN.ch!sp055.cern.ch!markus From: markus@sp055.cern.ch (Markus Baertschi) Subject: Re: Switzerland Radio International X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sp055.cern.ch Message-ID: Sender: news@news.cern.ch (USENET News System) Organization: CERN European Lab for Particle Physics X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8] References: <4e72ch$32ki@useneta1.news.prodigy.com> Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 18:28:14 GMT Lines: 30 Franco, try 6.135 9.885 and 9.905 at UTC+4 and UTC+5. These are the English and Italian times / frequencies for North America. There is the World Radio & TV Handbook too. It contains a comprehensive list of frequencies and schedules. Markus Franco Blaser (NBRU70A@prodigy.com) wrote: : I just bought a small sw radio (3700 - 17900). Don't know how good it is, : yet. : I would like to find information on how to find Radio Switzerland : International, or Italian radios if there are any... I'm in the Chicago : area. : Any kind of help would be very appreciated, I'm new in the business.... : Can you E-Mail me please. : Grazie!!! Franco -- --- Markus Baertschi Phone: ++41 (22) 901-0101 (++41 (22) 791-5563 ) Geneva, Switzerland, HB9VCD Mail: markus@mail.cern.ch (maba@vnet.ibm.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: johnmb@nando.net (john) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Vintage Communications radios page- Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 18:45:15 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3114fe7e.3738030@news2.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1819.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 If you're interested in vintage, tube type ham, and SWL radios, you might check my page at: http://www.zynet.com/~johnb Thanks! /john From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:49 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: Radio Australia???? Date: 4 Feb 96 18:52:17 -0800 References: Message-ID: <00001ff7+0000394c@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 20 There is a reason for that - Radio Australia no longer considers North America a target area. What you hear best in North America is their service to the Pacific. Unfortunately, there's a bit of difference there as far as propagation is concerned. (Worse yet, everything above 6 megahertz is being adversely affected by the low point in the solar cycle) There are numerous frequencies available, but they vary based on the beam director and the basic transmitter power in use. Try 9580 kilohertz from around 1100 or 1200 UTC onward... Australia in your local evening time in eastern North America is a difficult catch during solar minimum. Your local morning is a much better chance for reception. Bill Matthews --------------------- bmatthews@msn.com --------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.comm.net!imci5!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!msunews!pm101-02 From: snyders2@pilot.msu.edu (SS) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Shortwave wanted Date: Sun, 04 Feb 96 19:22:25 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4f30iv$1ehm@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm101-02.dialip.mich.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Hi, I would like to buy a shortwave radio. I want one which provides continous range, NOT shortwave 1-9. I would like suggestions on which one to buy or if anyone is selling, let me know. I am currently looking at a Grundig Yachtboy. Thanks, Shane From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.sunbelt.net!usenet From: flanders@znet.groupz.net (Jerry Flanders) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,ga.for.sale,us.sc.columbia.forsale,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: R390A DELUXE SHORTWAVE RECEIVER $300 Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 21:10:04 GMT Organization: SunBelt.Net INTERNET Access Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4f378h$4ph@news1.sunbelt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ags-r2-p1.groupz.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24574 us.sc.columbia.forsale:318 rec.radio.shortwave:69707 Excellent short wave receiver for SWL or Ham radio. Many think this R-390A/URR is the best SWL receiver ever made. This one is a late model (one of the last production runs), made by EAC. It is big, heavy, uses tubes. Quality look, feel, and performance. 110 or 220 VAC. Even has ovens for oscillator stability. Has 6 IF selectivity filters ( 0.1, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 KHz). Also 2 audio filter positions (Wide and Narrow). 2 meters (Line Level, Carrier Level). Total of 17 knobs (Line Meter sw, Line Gain ctl, Ant Trim ctl, AGC sw, Limiter ctl, Audio Response sw, Break-In sw, Bandwidth sw, BFO Pitch ctl, Function sw, BFO sw, Dial Lock ctl, Zero Adj ctl, Local Gain ctl, RF Gain ctl, Megacycle Change ctl, Kilocycle Change ctl) Rack mount style (no cabinet, but has all covers). 19 in wide, 10.5 high, about 15 deep. No speaker. No manual (Fair radio sales has manual). It is unusually clean, near-new appearance. I can furnish photos with SASE - ask. $300 plus UPS if shipped. Jerry Flanders W4UKU flanders@groupz.net 1767 Gregory Lake Road North Augusta, SC 29841 From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Indoor Antennas Date: 4 Feb 1996 23:14:54 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f407u$2jr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ep8q2$2eh@news2.ios.com> Reply-To: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com You can really get a strong signal strength using a a tunable preamp-antenna made by Ameco Equipment Co. Mineola,NY 11501. Just connect a wire to the input external antenna jack and let the wire hang outside the aprtment. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: BDGT10B@prodigy.com (Bill Rock jr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: pirate address???? Date: 4 Feb 1996 23:33:33 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 4 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f3fod$vs2@useneta1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap5.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 Did anyone hear C E L L phone radio on 2-4 I caught the end of broadcast and didnt get an address. Please E-mail me. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!agis!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!usenet From: Paul Lannuier Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Best prive on SAT 700? Date: 5 Feb 1996 00:55:15 GMT Organization: Gilfer Associates, Inc. Lines: 39 Message-ID: <4f3khj$rd1@news.ios.com> References: <4e8q2c$itf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <3109E6CD.7FF6@access.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-22.ts-5.hck.idt.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:3109E6CD.7FF6@access.digex.net "Randall S. Benn" wrote: >Georgetoon wrote: >> >> Does anyone know who has the best price on a SAT 700? >> Thanks > >Prices on the 700 have recently gone up due to the exchange of DMs to $$. > Best deal is at Gilfer. The radio is about $445 & they will throw in an >extra memory chip for free and fill in the other 2 slots for $20. >They'll even pre-program all 3 chips that they put in. Got mine from >them a couple weeks ago and I love it. Oh yeah, shipping's included in >that price, too. > >Randy Benn >Alexandria, VA Actually, the price is $449.95 and shipping is $10. But the extra chip is free. Thanks for the plug, Randy! :-) 73, Paul Lannuier ---------------------------------------------------------- GILFER SHORTWAVE | Tech & NJ: (201) 391-7887 52 Park Avenue | Orders/Quotes: (800) GILFER-1 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | Facsimile: (201) 391-7433 USA | E-mail: gilfer@haven.ios.com | WWW: http://www.pics.com/gilfer ---------------------------------------------------------- Authorized Dealer for: GRUNDIG SONY JAPAN RADIO CO KENWOOD ICOM YAESU LOWE RF SYSTEMS JPS COMMUNICATIONS WATKINS-JOHNSON ...and exclusive distributor for TRS CONSULTANTS SWBC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEDULES SOFTWARE ---------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: George Cire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SONY CRFV21 Date: 5 Feb 1996 03:37:30 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services, Inc. Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4f3u1q$3gq@degas.ICSI.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.1.106.22 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) Does any one have any knowledge of or experience with the SONY CRFV21 Reciever? George From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.seanet.com!gatkins.seanet.com!gatkins From: gatkins@gatkins.seanet.com (Guy Atkins) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Wavescan AR7030 Review? Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 05:01:47 GMT Organization: OSD, Inc. Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: gatkins.seanet.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Did anyone hear the Gordon Bennett's review of the new AR7030 receiver on Wavescan this weekend? I tried to receive five different broadcasts of Wavescan via AWR and WRMI this weekend from the Pacific Northwest USA, but without any success. If you caught the program, what was the reviewers impressions? I have a AR7030 on order, and I'm hoping I haven't made a bad decision... ;^) BTW, Radio Nederland's Media Network will also review the AR7030 this week. --Guy From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:23:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!bdt.com!news.ossi.com!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia???? Date: 5 Feb 1996 08:37:20 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 23 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f516g$c4h@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I haven't listened recently, but I've had good luck local mornings here in the eastern U.S. Because R. Australia doesn't (to my knowledge) use relays, the signal may not be as strong as you like -- it's traveling a loooong way. From their April 1995 schedule (sorry I don't have anything more recent): USA/CANADA (all times UTC): 17860 kHz (0030-0600 & 2130-0000) 17795 (0030-0600 & 2130-0000) 15365 (0030-0730 & 2220-0000) 11880 (1630-2100) 11800 (1200-1630) 9860 (0630-1200 & 1630-2100) 9580 (0630-1200 & 1700-2100) 6060 (1430-2130) 6020 (0730-0900) 5995 (1200-1630) >>Has anyone any luck or suggestion for hearing RA? I live in the eastern USA. It seem that their schedule is backwards. They beam to the US on low freq during the day and high (11Mhz and above) at night. I caught it once in the early morning, but not very clear.<< From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:24:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: "Herb A. Zite" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX 395 Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 09:35:36 -0600 Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 6 Message-ID: <311623C8.1A70@interaccess.com> References: <4f4ahp$8dt$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d130.w.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win16; I) Karin Tompkins wrote: > > I recently bought a DX 395, I'm having trouble getting anything. I'm having the exact same problem. Other than roadcast AM I have not gotten a peep out of this thing. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:24:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: kgreasbyjr@aol.com (KGreasbyjr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: project HARP Date: 5 Feb 1996 09:38:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f54ok$d74@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e0kbr$6a3@news1.usa.pipeline.com> Reply-To: kgreasbyjr@aol.com (KGreasbyjr) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone have any information on Project HARP. It has something to do with the government zapping the ionosphere with radiation to control the weather. Thats all the information I have. Would like some more info. Help would be appreciated. From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:24:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!pravda.aa.msen.com!fu-berlin.de!160.45.119.171!not-for-mail From: Udo Schima Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony SW-77 receiver Date: 5 Feb 1996 10:21:33 GMT Organization: Freie Universitaet Berlin Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: 160.45.119.171 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Access: 16 19 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.shortwave I intend to buy a Sony SW-77 portable receiver while in Canada and the U.S.Would appreciate it if anyone would share his/her experience and advice where I could get the best price. Thanks in advance Virtually Udo Schima From lwbyppp@epix.net Mon Feb 05 22:24:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!telepost.no!oslonett.no!sn.no!newsfeed.tip.net!usenet From: Fredrik Hofgren Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Morse Code history? Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 16:32:28 +0100 Organization: Uniplus Internet Access Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3116230C.29A3@kuai.se> NNTP-Posting-Host: a4139.dial.tip.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0GoldB1 (Win95; I) I=B4m doing a study on Morse Code and I wounder if there is anyone who know anything about the history of the "language", just some "why=B4s" and "when=B4s"? TIA hofgren@kuai.se From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cpmt.cyberport.net!news.cdsnet.net!news.hic.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news.NetVision.net.il!news From: Ariel Carmon Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: (no subject) Date: 2 Feb 1996 19:09:40 GMT Organization: NetVision LTD. Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4etnhk$2t4@news.NetVision.net.il> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts2fp15.netvision.net.il Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) ------------------------------------- Name: Ariel Carmon E-mail: aricarm@netvision.net.il Date: @date@ Time: @time@ (Israel) This message was sent by Chameleon ------------------------------------- anybody knows Argentinian shortwaves frequencies? can I hear it from Israel? What Radio is recomendable (Sony?) Thanks Please respond to my Email, Ariel. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:32 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: 1670 ON THE AIR! Date: 7 Feb 96 02:24:02 -0800 Message-ID: <00001ff7+000039d1@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 19 The Army station on 1670 is announcing as: "This is A, R, M, Y - Army Radio" Requests reception reports of anyone hearing them beyond a 50 mile radius of Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, Maryland. Heard with strong signal in central Ohio at 8 pm Eastern Time on February 8th. If you see this note and are outside the U.S., they still may be audible in your area since 1670 is a clear channel. 8 pm Eastern Time is equivalent to 0100 UTC onward on February 9th. Noted with pop music until 8:30 pm (0130 UTC), then Classic Rock. Bill Matthews __________________ bmatthews@msn.com __________________ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!alterdial.uu.net!not-for-mail From: mail08458@pop.net (Bryan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 1670 Test Date: 9 Feb 1996 04:32:33 GMT Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4feip1$atl@alterdial.UU.NET> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool012.max1.washington.dc.dynip.alter.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) The CBS affiliate in Washington, DC (WUSA channel 9) carried a feature on the 1670 test during the 11:00 pm news. Showed video of the studio, truck, and antenna. Reported th at the station would be deployed to Tuzla in Bosnia, and the frequency would be 1143 kHz. My 1993 WRTH lists an inactive station in Tovarnik, Croatia on 1143 kHz with 300 kW. Bryan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!news.luth.se!eru.mt.luth.se!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 4.030 freq?? Date: 7 Feb 1996 01:10:08 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f9fo0$4es@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Can anyone tell me what the steady tone on 4.030 is, brand new to this sw thing, and that signal is just smiken, pegged my needle here in ohio..... Any help would be greatly appreciated.... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!maggie.ionsys.com!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 4905.5v Date: 6 Feb 1996 23:56:56 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4f8ps8$q0i@newstand.syr.edu> References: <1996Jan30.202507.9041259@as1a-p06.mts.net> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: hydra.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] jroberts@as1a-p06.mts.net wrote: : There is (or was) a lot of interesting stuff happening on this frequency: to o bad your reports had no : times indicated,. RDfT (Radiodiffision-Television Tchadienne) usually opens in there @ 0430 GMT and : and Zambia wuz occasionally noted at 4911v. There were also a couple of Ango lans : wandering about that freq. I have lost track of the latins in there.....73 & Good DX This is also the frequency of the new Colombian station called Ecos del Orinoco, which has been heard a lot here latelly until sign-off around 0500 UTC. 73-- Marie Lamb From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news2.interlog.com!news.interlog.com!brat From: brat@interlog.com (Bernie Rataj) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 530 kHz. Date: Wed, 07 Feb 96 22:35:55 GMT Organization: InterLog Internet Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4fb9gb$1ec_001@brat.interlog.com> References: <4f9m0u$725@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brat.interlog.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 In article <4f9m0u$725@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, wilmac291@aol.com (Wilmac291) wrote: >Anyone have any idea if the slogan for CIAO, Brampton Ont, Canada is "Hot >530"? >It's a spanish language station, but this slogan is in english. I haven't heard it, but it could well be... The company that owns CIAO/530 also owns CIDC/103.5, which ids as "Hot 103 Dot 5". Bernie -------------------------------------------------------- Bernie Rataj brat@interlog.com qth://toronto.on.ca Member: Ontario DX Association -------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!news.ironhorse.com!sloth.swcp.com!tesuque.cs.sandia.gov!ferrari.mst6.lanl.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!gw1.att.com!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wilmac291@aol.com (Wilmac291) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 530 kHz. Date: 7 Feb 1996 02:57:18 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f9m0u$725@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: wilmac291@aol.com (Wilmac291) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anyone have any idea if the slogan for CIAO, Brampton Ont, Canada is "Hot 530"? It's a spanish language station, but this slogan is in english. Bill M. Wilmac291@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.gdbnet.ad.jp!news.hebel.net!news.sics.se!news.kth.se!news.eunet.fi!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ABS (ex-KTRK)-1670 Date: 7 Feb 1996 18:57:29 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fbe99$qe4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Just letting everyone know what I heard all the way home from work...tonight is the last night this station (was KTRK, now ABS, on 1670) will be transmitting. They will sign off at midnight and then sign back on at 6am EST, and then when they sign off at the end of the broadcast day (at 5pm EST, I think the DJ said), that will be ALL for the station. Heard them tonight with classic rock, and the DJ said to stay tuned as "all your questions about this station" will be answered sometime tonight... Lynn. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!uw-beaver!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!news.cyberstore.ca!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: All India Radio Date: 5 Feb 1996 01:02:08 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f46h0$4m3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4em77j$5co@lol.cs.columbia.edu> Reply-To: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com AIR can be heard at 10.30EST. The news in english is the same as the local English news you hear in India at 9pm(IST). Prior to the news the same frequency (9910Khz) has a Afghan language service for an hour with some hindi film songs. AIR (External service) can be heard on 11620 every day from 3P.M to 6.45(EST). There are other language services at other frequencies such as Tamil ( 13950) at 7.15 pm (EST) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Anyone know anything about WWW to tune in shortwave radio stations Date: 5 Feb 1996 02:57:14 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 43 Message-ID: <4f3rma$t3n@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> References: <4f0t9g$8sd@mark.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca9-29.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Feb 04 6:57:14 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4f0t9g$8sd@mark.ucdavis.edu>, szhall@rocky.ucdavis.edu says... > > I understand that there are some WWW sites which you can tune in a >station in as if your computer is your shortwave radio...Anyone have any >information regarding this? please answer via-email...thanks for your >help......73es..Jeff N6MYF Excuse me ifr you get more than one copy of this as my mail-sending server has been hiccuping very badly. The primary source of shortwave radio stations on the Internet is the World Radio Network. (http://www.wrn.org). They use at least 2 kinds of software. (I think a third one requires more than a modem connection.) 1) You can get WRN1 to North American and WRN2 Multi-Lingual live using the http://www.xingtech.com Streamworks player. The servers are town.hall.org (Internet Multicasting Service) and WRNHOST.WRN.ORG but the latter only carries the multi-lingual service as of the last time I tried it. 2) At some point, WRN posts http://www.realaudio.com versions of their programs at their "sound store" page. These can either be played directly on the RealAudio player or downloaded and played off-line on the Real Audio player. Here are some other stations: The Voice of America makes some of their programs available on gopher.voa.gov. There are several formats including zipped 8-bit wave and .au format. Whereas the RealAudio version of Communications World posted by the World Radio Network on the Sound Store takes up 1.7 Megs (cannot be compressed by zip or anything similar) the zip'ed 8-bit .wav file takes up about 7 Megs, 19 Megs uncompressed, and the other formats are even worse. I think the sound quality may be a bit better than RealAudio but unless there's music involved, who cares? 3) Some of Kol Yisrael's programs are available from http://www.artificia.com. Only one English program is available, 1500. The headlines are in RealAudio format. The 10-minute news segment is in "Internet Wave" format. (http://www.vocaltec.com) A half-hour broadcast may go on WRN if they can get a sponsor. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cdsnet.net!news.hic.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!nntp1.wellsfargo.com!news1.digital.com!pa.dec.com!depot.mro.dec.com!mrnews.mro.dec.com!fccvde.enet.dec.com!klimasewski From: klimasewski@fccvde.enet.dec.com (My name is...) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: AR8000 narrow I.F. filter mod Date: 2 FEB 96 08:22:35 Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4et3ee$suc@mrnews.mro.dec.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fccvde.enet.dec.com I have designed a switching scheme that allows the user to select the stock 12KHz AM filter or the narrow SSB 4.0KHz while still in the AM mode. I have found this to make a BIG difference when trying to receive a weak shortwave station next to a very strong one. The only part required is a switch and some wire. My mod has no effect on the use of the DS8000 speech inversion accessory. Send me email if interested. Ken klimasewski@fccvde.enet.dec.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ARMY on 1670 Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:51:14 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4favri$jf9@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] Radio station ARMY (formerly KTRK!) at almost armchair level here in Eastern Kansas on 1670 at 6 PM CST (Midnight UT). Soft pop music, IDs, etc. Very much in the clear. Also WJDM Radio Aahs, Elizabeth, NJ on 1660 with rock and roll (almost boogie woogie style!). Relatively weak and some splatter from 1670. Hear with a SONY 7600G and Select-A-Tenna. ARMY was very strong with the Select-A-Tenna, virtually nonexistent without it! Art Burke Lenexa, KS NE4F/WPE0FOJ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ARMY on 1670 Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:11:51 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4fg69n$lhc@newstand.syr.edu> References: <4favri$jf9@alpha.sky.net> <4ff33b$lt@golem.wcc.govt.nz> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: gamera.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz wrote: : Can someone please advise the date and time that KTRK intends to : shut down its operation. I'm going to have to travel 100 miles : to get to my R8 and aerial and I'll be pretty annoyed if I : get there only to find out that they've gone off the air. : If they do stay on the air for another 24hours I should be able to nail : them. I've heard WJDM two weeks in a row from here in New Zealand. Sorry, but they went off the air on Thursday night. 73-- Marie Lamb malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!MMT.COM!dcote Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602081738.MAA168223@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:38:09 EST Reply-To: "Cote, Denis" Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: "Cote, Denis" Subject: ARMY Radio (KTRK) Lines: 19 Monitored ARMY radio (KTRK) 1670 kHz on Feb. 8, 0044-0130 and 0300-0330 UTC. Reception was extremely good 5x5 to 5x9 with moderate fading and some heterodyne from nearby stations. Excellent broadcast audio quality. Monitoring equipment was the following: Receiver: Kenwood TS-850S Antenna: 66' inverted L with (6) 35' ground radials Programming consisted of classic rock music (Lou Reed, The Who, etc...) and discussion of station equipment and callsign origin. A reception report, QSL and tape recorded monitoring session will be sent. 73's Denis P. Cote ARS: N1GYU e-mail: DCOTE@MMT.COM N1GYU@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news.NetVision.net.il!news From: Adi Doron Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Audio Output on Sony ICF-7600G and/or Yupiteru MVT-7200? Date: 5 Feb 1996 18:45:22 GMT Organization: NetVision LTD. Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4f5j82$51f@news.NetVision.net.il> References: <4epnvn$fsr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts3tp4.netvision.net.il Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: newcaesar@aol.com it's about 400mw, on the speaker and 245mv at 10kohm at the line out. all for 7600g. 73's adi From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!Randall From: trandall@mhv.net (Thomas Randall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Audience is 140 million Date: Mon, 05 Feb 96 21:30:41 GMT Organization: MHVNet, the Mid Hudson Valley's Internet connection Lines: 27 Message-ID: <4f5sv9$q87@over.mhv.net> References: <310ea136.2981603@158.152.1.37> NNTP-Posting-Host: port132.mhv.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <310ea136.2981603@158.152.1.37>, johnw@corinium.demon.co.uk (John Webster) wrote: >jcr2@cornell.edu (John Rethorst) wrote: > >> The British Broadcasting Corp. said audience increases were >>recorded in every region of the world, particularly in Pakistan, >>where more than one in five adults listen to the BBC in Urdu and >>in Albania where half the adult population tunes in. >> Parliament funds the BBC's radio services with a $203 >>million grant. >>-- > >Which comes out of MY taxes. Why does the BBC have to serve the world, >when others like VOA and RCI etc etc are cutting down heavily? > I don't know but I LOVE listening to the BBC. I really appreciate the service. I'm sure many of us in the U.S. do and I thank them for it! Tom Tom Randall Amateur Radio - KB2SMS trandall@mhv.net Mt. Beacon Amateur Radio Club / ARRL Member: AAVSO Solar Division Opinions herein are mine and they are not that of MHV.NET! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Schedule? Date: 7 Feb 1996 13:09:55 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4fa8b3$m24@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4f96nc$3q0@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca5-02.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Feb 07 5:09:55 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4f96nc$3q0@news1.usa.pipeline.com>, oftb@usa.pipeline.co says... > >The BBC has a WWW page. I'm not quite sure what it is, tho. Assuming >you're in N. America--you might want to try: 7325 (0000-0330 UTC); 6175 >(0000-0430 UTC); 5975 (0000-6000 UTC). But the Web Page is your best bet. > >J.LeQuesne For some reason, the BBC World Service web page is NOT on the BBC server but on their Internet Access Provider ("BBC Networking Club") server. http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice They carry the schedules for the current month and, after the 10th or so, the next month, for all streams. They also have the frequencies. The last time I looked at these, they were in picture format (.gif) and also in the form of a lookup table. Of course, you have to take these with a grain of salt. I am in San Francisco. Sometimes in the mornings, my best frequency is 9740 on the Asia/Pacific stream from Singapore. Sometimes in the afternoons or early evening, my best frequency can be 11750 from Ascension. I don't think either of these are listed for West Coast Canada/U.S. On the other hand, they have had listed frequencies which I could never receive. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!overload.lbl.gov!agate!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tetsuo.communique.net!usenet From: chuck74@communique.net (Chuck) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: BBC Schedule? Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 13:54:29 GMT Organization: Communique Inc., New Orleans Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4f7ml6$i8r@tetsuo.communique.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 141.sli2.communique.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I know next to nothing about shortwave radio, but I own a little Radio Shack portable. It has nine bands of SW. Can anyone please give me the frequency and time (GMT) of the BBC broadcasts? Email if possible. Thanks, Chuck (neophyte) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: df@mnsinc.com (Dan Ferguson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Schedule? Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 19:14:16 GMT Organization: totally disorganized Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4f8vql$j54@news1.mnsinc.com> References: <4f7ml6$i8r@tetsuo.communique.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dferg.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 chuck74@communique.net (Chuck) wrote: >I know next to nothing about shortwave radio, but I own a little Radio >Shack portable. It has nine bands of SW. Can anyone please give me >the frequency and time (GMT) of the BBC broadcasts? Email if >possible. >Thanks, Chuck (neophyte) You don't say where you are located. If eastern US, try 5975 evenings. df + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Dan Ferguson df@mnsinc.com + + Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:49 1996 Newsgroups: seattle.forsale.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!news.scn.org!scn.org!jbgoode From: jbgoode@scn.org (SCN User) Subject: Bid on this Antique Radio Message-ID: Sender: news@scn.org Reply-To: jbgoode@scn.org (SCN User) Organization: Seattle Community Network References: jbgoode@scn.org Date: Fri, 9 Feb 1996 01:51:27 GMT Lines: 37 Xref: news.epix.net seattle.forsale.misc:3947 rec.radio.shortwave:69917 Today is Feb 8, 1996. I'll take bids until Noon, Feb 13, 1996. I have one shortwave radio receiver, circa 1959, in near-mint condition. You may, of course, inspect and try out the item before paying if you're local to Seattle. If not satisfied, the next highest bidder will be offered the radio. Buyer pays shipping if required. I don't know whether the radio works. ZENITH "Trans-Oceanic", "All Transistor" Royal '1000-1' Has a rigid carrying handle, a port on the left side for a 12V power supply (or takes 9 D batteries), and a fold-down band-selector dial on the right side that lets you select: Broadcast 55-160 BC Weather, Marine & Amateur 2.0-4.0 2-4MC Weather, Marine & SW Broadcast 4.0-9.0 4-9MC Afternoon & Evening 9.4-10.1 31M Afternoon & Evening 11.4-12.3 25M All Day 14.8-15.8 19M All Day 17.2-18.4 16M All Day 20.8-22.4 13M Email reply preferred, but you may call (206)781-0690 (afternoons or evenings please); talk to Mr. Answering Machine if he answers. -- __ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ When replying, please __| | | __ \ / ___\ / \ / \ | \ | ___| quote the above. | | | | __ < | \_ \ | | | | | | | | || ___| email: \_____/ |_____/ \_____/ \_____/ \_____/ |____/ |_____| jbgoode@scn.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!news2.ee.net!news.ee.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: paolett@ibm.net (Ricardo Paoletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.brazil Subject: Re: Brazilian SW broadcasts. Date: 31 Jan 1996 21:40:32 GMT Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4eonkg$7c6@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org> Reply-To: paolett@ibm.net (Ricardo Paoletti) NNTP-Posting-Host: slip37-212-82.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2.5 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69766 soc.culture.brazil:46697 In <4elf29$k2f@nywork4.undp.org>, jdsouza@nywork2.undp.org (Joao de Souza) wri tes: >"Yo!" from New York. > > I've just got a Short Wave radio, and I'm having a hard time >finding any Brazilian broadcasts. Can anyone point me to where I can >find a list of them? I looked through the rec.radio.shortwave FAQ, but I >couldn't find the soc.culture.brazil FAQ. > >Thanks and later, >-- 11,780 kHz pega a Radio Nacional da Amazonia. Hoje que o ceu esta aberto e claro, esta' entrando que e' um estouro. O Walter Morales uma vez publicou uma lista, nao sei se ele ainda tem. | Ricardo Paoletti | paolett@ibm.net | | em Buffalo, New York | ag795@freenet.buffalo.edu | From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!nntp.uio.no!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: CUMBRE DX Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 04:22:30 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 46 Message-ID: <4f6l55$h2j@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <199602052329.SAA168873@atlanta.american.edu> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 98.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Walter Volodya Salmaniw wrote: >I don't know about the rest of you, but I've been very disappointed with the >reception of WHRI. On most transmissions of CUMBRE DX, the signal is at >best poor to fair, and often co-channeled with RTTY type QRM. I recall the >same difficulties when WOR was carried by them. Is it due only to the lousy >sunspot numbers, or has WHRI's signal deteriorated over the years. They >were once regularly heard here with excellent reception. Comments? Walter, It is probably low sunspot numbers and long skip. You might want to try the relays from KWHR in Hawaii from your location. Here is the complete schedule from the Cumbre FAQ: Schedule via WHRI Fri. 2330 UTC 5745 kHz Sat. 0600 UTC 5760, 7315 kHz Sat. 2330 UTC 9495 kHz Sun. 0430 UTC 5760 kHz Sun. 1930 UTC 13760 kHz Schedule via KWHR Sat. 0500 UTC 9930 kHz Sat. 1200 UTC 9930 kHz Sun. 1300 UTC 9930 kHz Mon. 0330 UTC 17510 kHz I have found the Friday 2330 UTC edition on 5.745 MHz to be good here in Virginia. I too have experienced interference on the 5.760 MHz frequency. The 0500 UTC 9930 path from Hawaii to Victoria should be good. They are beaming East Asia at this time. You will be off the side of their pattern so don't expect them to rattle your windows. Let me know if it works. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cdsnet.net!news.hic.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!senator-bedfellow.mit.edu!benz!jpd From: jpd@space.mit.edu (John Doty) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Drake R8 vs. R8A Date: 2 Feb 1996 14:19:37 GMT Organization: MIT Center for Space Research Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4et6hp$83v@senator-bedfellow.MIT.EDU> References: <19960129.133820.623730.NETNEWS@WVNVM.WVNET.EDU> <4emhtb$8u7@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> <4en2oc$c0j@opal.southwind.net> Reply-To: jpd@space.mit.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: benz.mit.edu Originator: jpd@benz In article <4en2oc$c0j@opal.southwind.net> Charles Andrade writes: > Don't forget that the R8A has boosted it's dynamic range over it's R8 predec essor > from somewhere in the mid 80's db to the low 90s db, depending on who's lab report > you read, to about the mid 90s db. You really have to be very precise about the test conditions to achieve dynamic range measurements that can be compared, and since no review I've seen gives enough detail, it's hard to say exactly what the reviewers are measuring. Furthermore, dynamic range is difficult to characterize from a single test. Depending on what sort of nonlinearity is present and where in the signal chain it is, different symptoms may be expected. In the side-by-side comparison using real signals, the only symptom of nonlinearity I was able to find in either receiver was a few faint mixing products in the 2-3 MHz range from local BCB stations. On the R8 these disappeared when the attenuator was engaged, but on the R8A they did not. By this practical test of dynamic range, the R8 was actually better than the R8A, although the problem was slight in either case. > I think that complaints by some reviewers about how difficult the R8 is to o perate > is nothing but fussy and nitpicky. I think that most R8 owners don't even gi ve it a > second thought. With my hand on one of the knobs, I think that the R8 is one of the finest receivers ever made. The buttons, on the other hand, are frustrating. -- John Doty "You can't confuse me, that's my job." jpd@space.mit.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Karin Tompkins <72724.2674@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX 395 Date: 5 Feb 1996 07:10:49 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4f4ahp$8dt$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> I recently bought a DX 395, I'm having trouble getting anything. I'm also a novice. Is this due to a defect, or bad weather? It is under warrenty, so I could get it fixed. Also it is digital. I have had better luck with non-digital, so I'm wondering if digital models are of less quality. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!news From: Norm_Fleming@cc.umanitoba.ca Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX-390 : Shortwave lost Date: 1 Feb 1996 22:32:44 GMT Organization: The University of Manitoba Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4erf2d$eqv@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: fleming.oral.umanitoba.ca X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) My Radio shack DX-390 (two years old) has suddenly lost all Short Wave reception. All other wave bands are OK. I gather from reading these columns over the past few months that this is a common occurrence with this model, probably related to a design fault in the antenna input that results in the frying of some components by small charges of static electricity. I seem to remember that some posters either had the set replaced, or else repaired free by Radio Shack. My set is out of warranty, but I figure that if I took it back to Radio Shack with some proof that such repairs/replacement s without charge are company policy, and have been done for others, they might d o something for me. I would therefore like to ask anyone out there who has had this problem fixed by Radio Shack, with no charges, to please send me that information by e mail. Many thanks in advance for your help. Cheers Norm Fleming From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!frankensun.altair.com!uwvax!tricia!news.atw.fullfeed.com!dennis From: bigd@mail.atw.fullfeed.com (Dennis Nuetzel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-390 : Shortwave lost Date: Wed, 07 Feb 96 07:09:11 GMT Organization: FullFeed Communications, Appleton, WI, USA, Sol-3 Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4f9j7l$es@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> References: <4erf2d$eqv@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dennis.atw.fullfeed.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4erf2d$eqv@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca>, Norm_Fleming@cc.umanitoba.ca wrote: >I would therefore like to ask anyone out there who has had this problem >fixed by Radio Shack, with no charges, to please send me that information >by e mail. Many thanks in advance for your help. No such luck. If it's out of warranty, it won't be free. In fact, it will cost around $45.00 to get the $7-8 worth of parts replaced, and about three weeks to do it. Earlier, there was a person who had a schematic for isolating the static charge from the antenna with diodes and a resistor. A Radio Shack employee mentioned that some people take an 1/8 th inch plug, clip the end off from it so only the barrel will make connection, and plug it in the antenna jack. That part of the plug would be then connected to an earth ground, this way you could still use the rod antenna. Dennis From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:57 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!feustel From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: DX_375 Message-ID: Organization: DAFCO X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <4ep3hv$mnk@clarknet.clark.net> <4f19h0$2vi@panix3.panix.com> <4f7qhv$66n@news.ecn.bgu.edu> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:28:32 GMT Lines: 15 Sender: feustel@netcom18.netcom.com Eric Martin (uedmarti@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu) wrote: : It's a great SW receiver for the money (ususally about 70-90 bucks). : EVen if you get something bigger, his one is always good for traveling. : E Martin1n I've found this radio works best with the antenna completely retracted (FM) and pointed vertically (but not extended) (sw). I really like the digital display and scanning feature. My major disappointment with it is the gaps in coverage. -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Families of hostages appeal via BBC Indonesian Service Date: 6 Feb 1996 16:06:08 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4f7u9g$odo@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca10-09.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 06 8:06:08 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 According to a news report on the British magazine publisher web site http://www.futurenet.co.uk, families of some 13 hostages (including 4 Britons) being held by the Free Papua Movement (who are fighting to separate Irian Jaya from Indonesia) are appealing for negotiations via the BBC Indonesian Service. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:28:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!pa.dec.com!depot.mro.dec.com!nntpd.lkg.dec.com!star.enet.dec.com!lederman From: lederman@star.enet.dec.com (Bart Z. Lederman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.collecting,rec.antiques.marketplace,rec.antiques.radio&phonos Subject: Re: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nos, etc. Date: 5 Feb 1996 18:29:22 GMT Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f5ia2$lfh@nntpd.lkg.dec.com> References: <31119465.5AF2@interport.net> Reply-To: lederman@star.enet.dec.com (Bart Z. Lederman) NNTP-Posting-Host: star.enet.dec.com X-Newsreader: mxrn 6.18-26 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:56929 rec.radio.scanner:45111 rec.radio.shortwave:69767 rec.collecting:66533 rec.antiques.marketplace:12895 Subject: Re: FREE: Zenith TransOceanic List of Model Nos, etc. Why don't you just post it here, so we can all see it and comment on it. P.S.: If the purpose of your post is to troll for addresses to e-mail to, this posting does NOT give you permission to send me e-mail or advertising of any kind by any medium. -- B. Z. Lederman Personal Opinions Only From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:00 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!pgh!usenet From: Randall Hollister Subject: Freqs for Tornado Chasers? Sender: usenet@pgh.nauticom.net (Usenet) Message-ID: <3116A119.4BD0@nauticom.net> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 00:30:17 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: 204.171.127.12 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Organization: Bookmark Publishing, LLC Lines: 8 I'm interested in listening to the hams (I think) that go chase spring thunderstorms in search of tornados. Does anyone know if they use any regular frequencies, or does in vary from area to area? Thanks! Randall Hollister Pittsburgh, PA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:01 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1!news From: cwstan@holli.com (C. W. Stanley) Subject: Re: Freqs for Tornado Chasers? X-Nntp-Posting-Host: rus-ts1-11.holli.com Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: HolliCom Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 References: <3116A119.4BD0@nauticom.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 23:58:55 GMT Lines: 34 In article <3116A119.4BD0@nauticom.net>, rrh@nauticom.net says... > >I'm interested in listening to the hams (I think) that go chase spring >thunderstorms in search of tornados. Does anyone know if they use any >regular frequencies, or does in vary from area to area? > >Thanks! > >Randall Hollister >Pittsburgh, PA Howdy, Randy, if I properly understand your question all you need is the output frequencies of your local ham repeater[s]. I believe that what you are making reference to is the "Sky Warn Net. If so, most local ham clubs participate in this operation. What happens is when the National Weather Service issues a severe weather alert [watch] for a given area, the local club[s] in that area go into action. They send out spotters to strategic locations and also set up communications with the nearest NWS office. The NWS personel feed info to the base station that is in charge of the local ham operation which in turn relays this info to the mobile units. The Mobile units feed on site info to the base unit which in turn relays this info to the NWS. All this can and does often make for interesting and informative listening. Since I am neither a ham nor a really serious scanner buff I'm sure that there are those on the newsgroup that can and will provide you with more and better information than I have. Cheers :o) cws From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!joding From: joding@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (DY) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.audio.marketplace Subject: FS: Shortwave Radio with Digital Tuner Date: 9 Feb 1996 16:13:38 GMT Organization: The Ohio State University Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4ffrri$jsr@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: top.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69924 rec.audio.marketplace:34027 Portable radio with -AM/FM/LW/SW bands -Digital tuner with 20 station presets -Stereo headphone jack -Clock/timer Brand new, never used. $45 plus s/h. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!interaccess!usenet From: "Herb A. Zite" Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,chi.forasale,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Sony ICFSW800 Pocket Radio Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 09:26:36 -0600 Organization: InterAccess, Chicago's best Internet Service Provider Lines: 4 Message-ID: <311A162C.5853@interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d158.w.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:57130 rec.radio.scanner:45269 alt.radio.scanner:27346 rec.radio.shortwave:69876 Sony ICFSW800 pocket sw radio. Touch screen tuning, preprogrammed tuning cards, indoor antenna and docs. $100 or best offer + shipping and COD. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!igor.rutgers.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsreader.jvnc.net!ccsua.ctstateu.edu!white_hae From: white_hae@ccsua.ctstateu.edu Subject: FS: SW1S, Autek QF1A, AEA FAX II, etc. Message-ID: <1996Feb4.071752.1@ccsua.ctstateu.edu> Lines: 13 Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Organization: JvNCnet Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 12:17:52 GMT For sale: 1. Sony SW1S and manual. $110 shipped. Great condition. 2. Autek Research QF1A AM/SSB/CW audio filter. Notch, aux notch, highpass, lowpass, peak filtering. $50 shipped. Exc. cond. w/docs. 3. Yaesu YH-55 headphones. New. $25 shipped. 4. AEA FAX II Wefax/RTTY/CW/etc. demodulator w/docs & software. Email Harry/N1QVE @ white_hae@ccsu.ctstateu.edu or harry@connix.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!gw1.att.com!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!netnews.worldnet.att.net!newsadm From: Samir Tawfik Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS:Drake R8A (4 month old) + DX Ultra Alpha Delta Date: 7 Feb 1996 08:52:19 GMT Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4f9p83$log@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4epb3m$9r3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 165.238.6.197 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22ATT (Windows; U; 16bit) To: rec.radio.shortwave Drake R8A HF Communications Receiver 4 month old + including everything as was shipped (box, warranty, etc) $ 900.00 or best offer. Alpha Delta antenna DX-Ultra also 4 mon th old $60.00 or best offer. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!netnews.worldnet.att.net!newsadm From: Samir Tawfik Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS:Drake R8A + Alpha Delta DX-Ultra for Sale - California Date: 7 Feb 1996 09:39:38 GMT Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4f9s0q$nk4@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4epb3m$9r3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 165.238.6.197 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22ATT (Windows; U; 16bit) To: news:rec.radio.shortwave Drake R8A HF Communications Receiver (4 month old) including everything as was shipped (original box, warranty, etc..) $900.00 or best offer. Also, an Alpha Delta antenna DX-Ultra (4 month old) $60.00 or best offer. Sam ... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!maggie.ionsys.com!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Morning, Good Old WRTH! Date: 7 Feb 1996 00:04:59 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 42 Message-ID: <4f8qbb$q0i@newstand.syr.edu> References: <4emreg$g73@kirin.wwa.com> <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: hydra.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Andy Sennitt (andys@euronet.nl) wrote: : I read the recent post from Mr. Klingenfuss with great interest. : Exactly what we at WRTH have done to deserve such comments (especially : from one of our own advertisers) is a mystery to me. Unfortunately : there are one or two statements about WRTH which are, to say the last, : misleading. In the interests of accuracy I would like to correct them. (part of posting omitted to save bandwidth) : > With its famous presentation of radio station schedules in graphics : >form, Passport to World Band Radio has now developed into the most convenie nt : >broadcasting guidebook available worldwide. : This is not news. Passport has been around for more than 10 years. : Larry Magne got the idea for Passport while working for WRTH, and : shared his ideas with Jens Frost (the previous Editor-in-Chief) and : myself on numerous occasions. It was agreed then, and has been agreed : ever since between us, that the two publications would be aimed at : different sectors of the market. Passport has concentrated : exclusively on "World Band" (ie. shortwave) broadcasting, while WRTH : continues as an all-band reference book. Both of us have prospered. : To try to introduce spurious comparisons at this late stage seems to : me to be rather pointless. Furthermore, for the past six years WRTH : has published the Travelers Guide to World Radio in a graphic format : similar to that used by Passport. And before anyone accuses us of : stealing an idea, this format was being used by the BBC in London : Calling before either of us adopted it :-) I would like to add that, although Larry Magne is on vacation and has yet to see this, I am quite certain that he would NOT approve of Passport's name being used to put down another publication, and I do not approve, either. Andy and I have corresponded on this already, and I don't blame him for being displeased. I certainly am, since I have worked for Passport for over four years, and I would not work for a publication that would join in such an unprovoked and unjustified attack. I support Andy and WRTH in this matter! 73-- Marie Lamb Host and Producer, "DXing with Cumbre" Contributor, Passport to World Band Radio malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!news.columbia.edu!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!news-server.ncren.net!redstone.interpath.net!cphillips From: cphillips@interpath.com (Curt Phillips) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Morning, Good Old WRTH! Date: Mon, 05 Feb 96 23:25:19 GMT Organization: North Carolina Division of Energy Lines: 39 Message-ID: <4f63ij$sru@redstone.interpath.net> References: <4emreg$g73@kirin.wwa.com> <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cphillips.pdial.interpath.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article , Ray Woodward wrote: >In article <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net>, Andy Sennitt >commented : >>I read the recent post from Mr. Klingenfuss with great interest. >>Exactly what we at WRTH have done to deserve such comments (especially >>from one of our own advertisers) is a mystery to me. >I must confess to being somewhat confused too, assuming that the post in >question did indeed come from "Mr. Klingenfuss" (and not someone >pretending to be him) - I don't see how his comments in any way promote >his publication [and I say that as a reader/user of his guide]. [snip] >>Finally, I am not ashamed of our on-line record. It must be about six >>years since we started participating in the Fidonet SW Echo, and later >>in rec.radio.shortwave on the Internet. During that time, I must have >>voluntarily answered hundreds of questions from individuals, many of >>them not even readers of WRTH, helping them identify stations and get >>addresses. >I can personally confirm that (as indeed I am sure several other readers >of the newsgroup can also). As a long-time Usenet and FidoNet user, and I second that. Indeed, despite people sometimes taking cheap shots, complaining loudly about things that fall within the general vicissitudes publishing and lamenting that WRTH cannot be all things to all people, Andy has always responded in a friendly and helpful manner. I also use Klingenfuss' publication, and can't believe that he wouldn't understand how poorly this reflects on him and his publication. ========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ========== Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI) | "Computer users will need a Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group | mouse when they grow a ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA \third arm." -Pres of WordStar Author, SWL Chapter, ARRL Operating Manual\ circa 1983 == cphillips@interpath.com =========================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!cougar.olivet.edu!tiger.olivet.edu!mhaydon From: Michael Haydon Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Got The Radio, Now to Get the station Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 11:57:42 -0600 Organization: Olivet Nazarene University Lines: 31 Message-ID: References: <4evr5f$dcm@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: tiger.olivet.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4evr5f$dcm@crcnis3.unl.edu> erik: What you need is a small tuned loop antenna, will send you some plans gratis if you leave your snailmail add. On 3 Feb 1996, Erik Horn wrote: > Hello > > > Thanks to all the responses about getting a Super Radio III, I managed > to obtain one from Grove, and it arrived yesterday. > > Final problem. The station I want to pick up is about 50 miles away, > on 1490. The problem is, a much much more powerful a.m. station > resides at 1480. Would an external antenna help to lock in to the > station I want? I have tried a couple times already to pull it in with > the radio, but the 1480 station takes up a deceant size of the dial > there, even in local mode. > > I noticed Grove sold a fair amount of antennas, including the > selectantenna or something like that, which I remember someone remarking > about. Any help would be appreciated again. > > -- > | Erik Horn | "What have I become my sweetest friend? Everyone | > |ehorn@cse.unl.edu | I know goes away in the end. You could have it all | > |---------------------| My empire of dirt. I will let you down. I will | > | Los Angeles Kings | make you hurt"- NIN || Inline/Ice/Street Hockey | > > From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: x288files@aol.com (X288FILES) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Grundig YB-500 for Sale! Date: 4 Feb 1996 15:27:52 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 3 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f34s8$meb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: x288files@aol.com (X288FILES) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com i also have one for sale same deal email me x288files@aol.com mass From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:12 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!ncrgw2.ncr.com!ncrhub2!lznj2!lziss3!truman.lincroftnj.ncr.com!user From: ralph@mtunp.att.com (Ralph Brandi) Subject: Re: ham havoc Message-ID: X-Gratuitous-Canter-And-Siegel-Mention: Green Card Sender: netnews@lziss3.lincroftnj.ncr.com (51[news]-Netnews Admin) Organization: Jazz Section X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.3+ References: <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 14:07:33 GMT Lines: 19 In article <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, crow26038@aol.com (Crow 26038) wrote: > hmmm...I see that the self-serving "internet nazis" still hate to have a > different opinion on here. Something that people who tend to bandy about phrases like "internet nazis" tend to forget is that not *everything* is an opinion. Some things are facts, and some things are errors. When someone makes an argument based on an error of fact, pointing out the error shouldn't open one to attact with loaded phrases. BTW, since the word "nazis" has been used, this thread is officially over. :- ) -- Ralph Brandi ralph.brandi@att.com http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." --Albert Einstein From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!netnews.worldnet.att.net!newsadm From: rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 01:12:52 GMT Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4f3lik$gmm@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> <2a6.23948.548@acenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.new-york-2.ny.dial-access.att.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) wrote: >This list was prepared by AF4K, Brian Carling 21 June, 1995 >Please send additional sources for inclusion in this list. Brian: Thanks for making available your extensive listing of old radio sources. I hope some day to resurrect my boyhood Hammarlund HQ-100; it's cosmetically good and still lights up and the tubes test OK but there's a dead band and a dire need for re-alignment. Now I've got plenty of ammunition. -RK- Richard Koser Croton Falls, N.Y. rkoser@worldnet.att.net richard.koser@gateway.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!sun.alegria.com!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: Frank Wo Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:40:30 GMT Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fg7ve$o5m@argentina.it.earthlink.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> <4erjlf$ihc@goodnews.wv.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool058.max3.new-york.ny.dynip.alter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Leonard,C,Deddo@Quality@TM@banyon.BV.TEK.Com Glad somebody like the oldie, I still have my Hallicrafter SX-42A since 1947......Its those days I wish I could aford a Hammerlund Super Pro or the Hammerlund HQ180 or the National HRO60A.......I just could aford 350 dollars my hallicrafter was 295....I just want to pas it on: To get all kind of tubes + transmitting type write or call: International Comp Corp 105 Maxwell Road Melville NY 11747 Telephone 516-293-1500 There price are net net as I purchase my tube replacement for my SX-42 Frank From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!sun.alegria.com!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: Frank Wo Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:40:13 GMT Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fg7ut$o5j@argentina.it.earthlink.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> <4erjlf$ihc@goodnews.wv.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool058.max3.new-york.ny.dynip.alter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Leonard,C,Deddo@Quality@TM@banyon.BV.TEK.Com Glad somebody like the oldie, I still have my Hallicrafter SX-42A since 1947......Its those days I wish I could aford a Hammerlund Super Pro or the Hammerlund HQ180 or the National HRO60A.......I just could aford 350 dollars my hallicrafter was 295....I just want to pas it on: To get all kind of tubes + transmitting type write or call: International Comp Corp 105 Maxwell Road Melville NY 11747 Telephone 516-293-1500 There price are net net as I purchase my tube replacement for my SX-42 Frank From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!sun.alegria.com!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: Frank Wo Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:40:12 GMT Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fg7us$o5k@argentina.it.earthlink.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> <4erjlf$ihc@goodnews.wv.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool058.max3.new-york.ny.dynip.alter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Leonard,C,Deddo@Quality@TM@banyon.BV.TEK.Com Glad somebody like the oldie, I still have my Hallicrafter SX-42A since 1947......Its those days I wish I could aford a Hammerlund Super Pro or the Hammerlund HQ180 or the National HRO60A.......I just could aford 350 dollars my hallicrafter was 295....I just want to pas it on: To get all kind of tubes + transmitting type write or call: International Comp Corp 105 Maxwell Road Melville NY 11747 Telephone 516-293-1500 There price are net net as I purchase my tube replacement for my SX-42 Frank From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!guardian.up.edu!gateway.sequent.com!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!qiclab.scn.rain.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.itd.umich.edu!frogger.rs.itd.umich.edu!gbrennan From: gbrennan@umich.edu (Gerald Brennan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Headphones recommendation? Date: 6 Feb 1996 15:42:35 GMT Organization: University of Michigan Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4f7stb$nik@lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu> References: <4emlge$193$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: frogger.rs.itd.umich.edu NNTP-Posting-User: 23255 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] COMFORTABLE ones. Stay away from super-hifi sets, electrostatics and so forth. I recommend the SONYs. For the money they are good sound and so comfortable that you can listen for hours un-fatigued. Gerry From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: omega1962@aol.com (Omega1962) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Headphones recommendation? Date: 6 Feb 1996 14:35:21 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f8ahp$j82@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f62qd$sru@redstone.interpath.net> Reply-To: omega1962@aol.com (Omega1962) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I use the JRC headphones from Universal and they are really good, high quality too. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk!lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk!peer-news.britain.eu.net!xara.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Headphones recommendation? Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 14:51:01 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4f0ea4$j8o@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <4emlge$193$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 35.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 Glenn Ziolkowski <103502.3472@CompuServe.COM> wrote: >Looking for a recommendation on a good brand of communication >headphones for SW listening. Rig is ICOM R-71A, and I do program >listening mostly, but am trying my hand at DXing as well. >Any recommendations? >73, >Glenn I stopped at Fair Radio in Lima Ohio a few years ago and rummaged through their pile of WW2 surplus earphones. The pair I bought cost me $4.00. Many had open elements. Test with an ohmmeter. If you hear a click when connecting the ohmmeter you know the element is OK. These phones feature a metal diaphragm which makes the frequency response roll off above about 2 KHz. They are ideal for DXing because they eliminate a lot of the higher frequency noise and heterodynes. It's like having an audio low pass filter that matches the voice frequencies. >Amateur Radio N9EAU >ICOM R7000 - ICOM R71A - Uniden MR8100A - BC-250 >Process Instrumentation & Control Technician ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: HELP ON EQUIP! Date: 3 Feb 1996 13:42:33 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f0aap$nfq@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Need an extender board or cable for the VFO plug-in for an HRO-600. Also, manual on R-1230 Direction finding receiver made by National From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!usenet From: dcrmatt@vnet.net (David Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: HF utility stations Date: 9 Feb 1996 05:37:40 GMT Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC - info@char.vnet.net Lines: 44 Message-ID: <4femj4$fod@ralph.vnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: davidcrawford.vnet.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.2 Hi gang: I need your help. While doing some research in the Grove frequency database, I stumbled across the following: 2.194 MHz Carolina Power & Light 2.194 MHz GTE Mobile Communications 2.194 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 3.155 MHz Carolina Power & Light 3.155 MHz GTE Mobile Communications 3.155 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 3.155 MHz Virginina Electric and Power 4.438 MHz Carolina Power & Light 4.438 MHz GTE Mobile Communications 4.438 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 4.438 MHz Virginina Electric and Power 5.005 MHz Carolina Power & Light 5.005 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 5.005 MHz Virginina Electric and Power 6.765 MHz Carolina Power & Light 6.765 MHz GTE Mobile Communications 6.765 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 6.765 MHz Virginina Electric and Power 7.300 MHz Carolina Power & Light 7.300 MHz GTE Mobile Communications 7.300 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 9.497 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 11.452 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 15.604 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) 18.064 MHz Southern Bell (BellSouth) Can somebody advise me on how these frequencies are used, any known nets on them. and any other useful information. Also, could someone suggest a website that deals with HF utility stations? Please post or e-mail. Thanks in advance. David Crawford dcrmatt@vnet.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.shadow.net!usenet From: Mike Fink Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: How can I improve my Drake Sw8's performance? Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 20:11:42 -0800 Organization: Shadow Information Services, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <3116D4FE.695@shadow.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-ftl1-28.shadow.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win16; I) I have a Drake Sw8 with a Evesdropper Dipole and would like to sqeeze out a little more signal coverage. Are any of those DSP units worth the money or would a pre-amp of some sort help better. Thanks for any advice Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.corpcomm.net!news.pe.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!SRS.USA.COM!TIM Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602070326.WAA28343@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 11:44:00 LCL Reply-To: Tim Manwell Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Tim Manwell Subject: how do i unsubscribe Lines: 3 could someone please send me private e-mail telling me how to unsubscribe? thanks. tim....tmanwell@srs.usa.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.gdbnet.ad.jp!news.hebel.net!news.sics.se!news.kth.se!news.funet.fi!news.eunet.fi!EU.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!well!usenet From: jmarvin@well.com (jay marvin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I love you, Jay Marvin Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 04:28:43 GMT Organization: The Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, Sausalito, CA Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4f3qgj$8qj@nkosi.well.com> References: <4evqrp$343@kirin.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cust40.max1.chicago.il.ms.uu.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.71 dwade@roma.edu wrote: >I love you, Jay Marvin... >Now may I have one of your Bud Lites? >dwade@roma.edu No. But could you please post my name, call letters of my station, and time I'm on so I can pick up more new listeners? P.S. light is something I would guess you know all about especially above the shoulders. jmarvin@well.com jmarvin@igc.apc.org wls am890 *is it all supposed to run together? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!news.ecis.com!news.walltech.com!news1.agis.net!nntp.netrex.net!gatech!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!lf.hp.com!apollo.hp.com!news.waterloo.hp.com!hpax!featock From: featock@cup.hp.com (Fred L. Eatock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: INFO ON HEATH MOHICAN RECEIVER Date: 2 Feb 1996 21:33:49 GMT Organization: Hewlett Packard, Cupertino Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4etvvt$p9g@hpax.cup.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: hpcuhe.cup.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I had one of these receivers. I enjoyed it quite a bit until I replaced it with a Drake R4 receiver with the shortwave band crystals added. I never was able to get the last band (16MHz to 30MHz I think) to work well, even with vernier band trimmers shunting the supplied trimmers, and a higher performance RF transistor. The RF bandpass on this band was sufficiently narrow, and the receiver drifty enough, that it would not stay in alignment just with temperature changes. Most of the current run of upper end portables such as the Sony ICF2200 and Grundig 700 handily outperform my recollection of the GC-1A. It didnt even come close to competing with the performance of my Yaesu FRG-100. Fred From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sundog.tiac.net!jmatk.tiac.net!user From: jmatk@tscm.com (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer) Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Intelligence on AID/Westinghouse bugs Followup-To: alt.security,alt.security.tscm Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 00:05:22 -0500 Organization: tscm.com Lines: 56 Message-ID: Reply-To: jmatk@tscm.com NNTP-Posting-Host: jmatk.tiac.net Keywords: AID Bugs Surveillance TSCM Wiretap Spy Espionage X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.3 Xref: news.epix.net alt.conspiracy:77310 rec.radio.scanner:45230 rec.radio.shortwave:69851 alt.radio.scanner:27331 All TSCM people have heard about AID devices, but few know the actual freq they use, or what they look like. The devices are VERY popular with the law enforcement crowd, private investigators and corporate security types. The equipment is VERY overpriced, and the fairly easy to detect. AID bills itself as "The World's Largest Manufacturer of Electronic Intelligence Equipment and Specialized Protective Systems" AID was founded in 1970, and was sold in 92/93 to Westinghouse (Westinghouse i s currently selling TONS of equipment to the DEA and State dept) _____________________________________________________________________________ AID - Westinghouse/Audio Intelligence Devices, Inc. Bug Freqs 150 mhz - 174 mhz Standard/Primary Band (Most Popular) 135 mhz - 150 mhz Special Order/Secondary Band 216 mhz - 220 mhz Special Order 400 mhz - 470 mhz UHF Repeaters 36 mhz - 39 mhz Very Low Power WFM (.5mw - 50mw) ***Very Dangerous*** 80 khz - 200 khz "Line Carrier" Miscrophone Systems ***Very Dangerous*** 1700mhz - 1900mhz 25-250mw Video and audio bugs (Mostly DEA/DOJ stuff) 2450mhz - 2484mhz 25-250mw Video and audio bugs _____________________________________________________________________________ If the signal is "scrambled" it is nothing more than simple voice inversion, a circuit to "de-scramble" costs around $20. Note: AID devices are often re-tuned for outband channels... so be careful. The area of spectrum from 35mhz to 500mhz is the primary threat, 500mhz to 3gh z is the secondary threat, a "line carrier" threat is from 30khz to 750khz. If the person planting the bug suspects that a TSCM may be conducted then AID suggests a frequency between 30mhz to 50mhz, sensitivity of rcvr should be better than .18uv/-122dbm. Also, keep in mind that AID devices are frequently used for illegal buggings, so be familiar with what their realistic specs are, expect power outputs under 50mw, and expect to see the AC power circuits being used as the antennae. -jma =============================================================== James M. Atkinson "...Shaken, not Stirred..." TSCM.COM 127 Eastern Avenue #291 Gloucester, MA 01931-8008 URL: http://www.tscm.com/ E-Mail: jmatk@tscm.com =============================================================== The First, The Largest, The Most Popular, and the Most Complete TSCM Counterintelligence Site on the Internet =============================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cpmt.cyberport.net!news.cdsnet.net!news.hic.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: aaf@nando.net (Al Friedrich) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Interference Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 04:05:11 GMT Organization: : Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4eumvr$j90@castle.nando.net> References: <4ejuh2$3ep@ns2.ptd.net> Reply-To: aaf@nando.net NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1815.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 georgef@postoffice.ptd.net (George) wrote: >I just got a new computer and it causes alot of intereference with my >R71. First I plugged it into a different circuit then my R71 is pluged >to. That helped, it got the noise down from 40dB to only 10dB. But >the 10dB is still far more then I can handle, I cant receive anything >but the strongest of stations. >What can I do! You can try ferite cores. These are in the shape of rings or donuts. You would put an AC core through the ring, and loop it back around and through the ring again, say 3 or 4 times. Try this with the computer cord, radio cord and any any peripherals. A relatively cheap solution that may or may not work. I imagine the next question is "Where do I get these things?" I'm afraid I can't answer that. Does anyone else know? -- Al Friedrich Raleigh, NC, USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!frankensun.altair.com!uwvax!tricia!news.atw.fullfeed.com!dennis From: bigd@mail.atw.fullfeed.com (Dennis Nuetzel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Jay Marvin's Off Medication I See Date: Wed, 07 Feb 96 07:09:09 GMT Organization: FullFeed Communications, Appleton, WI, USA, Sol-3 Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4f9j7h$es@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> References: <4epda9$5n9@kirin.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dennis.atw.fullfeed.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4epda9$5n9@kirin.wwa.com>, dwade@roma.edu wrote: >Say Jay: > >When will you pull your nose out of the tooshie of your bed partner, Al >Lerner, so that you'll be able to see the world the way the rest of us >dittoheads view it? WHOA!!!! Wait a minute! While I disagree with most that Jay Marvin says or types on his keyboard, I feel this has gone too far..... To suggest that somebody is "Off his medication", is more than a bit repulsive. Even thought the above quoted text was similar to what Jay accused me of doing (having my head up someone else's rear end, as Jay put it), this kind of suggestion has got to stop. While I may vehemetly disagree with his political stand and feel at times that he is a pompus ass, I still respect him as a person, a human being, and respect what he has done with his career. Dennis From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!news-2.csn.net!usenet From: Hank Tyler Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KBCO/KHOW2 which? Date: 6 Feb 1996 18:37:17 GMT Organization: SuperNet Inc. (303)-296-8202 Denver Colorado Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4f874t$h7e@news-2.csn.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.117.195.61 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) In the Denver AM broadcast region, the local station at 1190 calls itself KHOW2 but the FCC database available on the web says it is KBCO. Doesn't a station have to give the correct call letters or is there some flexability here? Hank From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!beyond.escape.com!escape.com!dglasner From: dglasner@escape.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Kol Israel Date: 6 Feb 1996 04:05:08 GMT Organization: Escape.Com Internet Access and Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4f6k1k$rt7@beyond.escape.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: escape.escape.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Aviva M. Tavel (ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU) wrote: : I have a Grundig Satellit 700 and I cannot receive Kol Israel. What is a : good external antennae? Has anyone else been able to receive Kol Israel's : signal? : Thanx, Aviva : ATAVEL@IUPUI.EDU On a related issue, I line in an appartment on the 17th floor in Bayside Queens ny, near the Throgs neck bridge. I have a clear view of the eastern horizon. I got the Grunding yb400 but could't get Kol Israel. The external anntena that comes with the radio didn't help even when put on the terrace. Does anyone know a way to improve the recption without installing a 50ft antena? -- Daniel Glasner dglasner@escape.com "The World Exists For Me!" From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.corpcomm.net!news.pe.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!news.his.com!news From: Gayle Van Horn Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK - A,K.A - K-Truck - A.K.A. - ARMY - A.K.A..... Date: 7 Feb 1996 23:45:21 GMT Organization: Monitoring Times Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4fbdih$5o@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup5.grove.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) FROM LOYD AGAIN: Wow! This station has more names than things that taste like chicken!! Loud and clear on Feb 5th from here at DX Central. Loudest thing on the dials this night in fact. A few Mexicans,(540, 1050, etc..) mostly loud dominant northern clears. No hets from Latin Americans were heard. (Other than a VERY weak het from 555-St. Kitts). Not a good latin night AT all. :-( Although UNID SS's were heard on 1300 and 1200 (Under WOAI) I believe the 1300 one to be a domestic, but the 1200 throws me. QSL request has been sent to KTRK and now just waiting for reply! Hope you all caught this one. It should have been easy. Also, once they go to Bosnia, will the power remain at 5kw?? Or will they up it? I sure would like to get two QSl's from them, one from Bosnia! (TA's are NOT regular here). Have fun, 73's and best of DX!! Loyd Van Horn (Still gleaming from the logging of New Jersey!!!) "There's nothing you can do that can't be done"--John Lennon From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: jsmith@mnsinc.com (Jack R. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK - A,K.A - K-Truck - A.K.A. - ARMY - A.K.A..... Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 21:08:51 GMT Organization: Monumental Network Systems Lines: 16 Message-ID: <311a65b6.118651092@news1.mnsinc.com> References: <3119595F.3A5D@crosslink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: jsmith.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.182 "Mark J. Fine" wrote: [with editing] > C'mon FCC - show >us what you really got - I dare ya! The FCC's authority runs only to non-government stations. However, under normal conditions, government stations operating on non-government frequencies coordinate the use with the FCC to avoid interference. Jack Smith jsmith @mnsinc.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.mci.newscorp.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!alterdial.uu.net!not-for-mail From: mail08458@pop.net (Bryan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK - A,K.A - K-Truck - A.K.A. - ARMY - A.K.A..... Date: 9 Feb 1996 04:25:01 GMT Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4feiat$atl@alterdial.UU.NET> References: <4fbdih$5o@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool012.max1.washington.dc.dynip.alter.net X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) > Gayle Van Horn writes: > FROM LOYD AGAIN: ....snip > AT all. :-( Although UNID SS's were heard on 1300 and 1200 (Under WOAI) > I believe the 1300 one to be a domestic, but the 1200 throws me. QSL ....snip UNID SS on 1200 kHz was most likely YVOZ R. Tiempo, Caracas, Venezuela. Used t o hear them during WOAI maintenance time from San Antonio. Much more difficult after FCC decided to 'garbage' the clear channels. Station in Leesburg, VA prevents much DX reception on 1200 kHz . Bryan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:34 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!world!fybush From: fybush@world.std.com (Scott D Fybush) Subject: KTRK 1670 Message-ID: Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 22:50:57 GMT Lines: 20 This new station is on the air, this week only, from an experimental Army broadcasting truck stationed at Fort Meade MD. Programming consists of rock music, and power is 5 kilowatts. According to announcements heard on "K-Truck," you can QSL them at: ABS Room 340 601 North Fairfax Street Alexandria VA 22315 or call +1 301 677 1377. The KTRK(TV) call letters, by the way, are officially assigned to channel 13 in Houston Texas. Enjoy! -=Scott Fybush - fybush@world.std.com=- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!pec From: pec@ios.com (Peter Costello) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: 6 Feb 1996 07:46:42 GMT Organization: You gotta be kidding Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: styx.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I tuned into 1670 tonight (2/6 0615 UTC) and found a strong Rock & Roll station on 1670. The call is KTRK from Fort Mead, Maryland. They even gave a 301 area code phone number for requests. I called it and the DJ said they were authorized for testing the next 4 days. Since they have a "K" call sign I am curious as to what this is about. They spelled out their call as "Killo Tango Romeo Killo", could it be military, or a pirate? They also said it was a temporary test of the "Tactical AM Broadcasting Service" and would continue for the next 24 hours, "K-Truck". Sounds like military to me. Pete --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ios.com!pec From: pec@ios.com (Peter Costello) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: 6 Feb 1996 08:07:23 GMT Organization: You gotta be kidding Lines: 31 Message-ID: <4f727r$gfk@news.ios.com> References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: styx.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Peter Costello (pec@ios.com) wrote: : I tuned into 1670 tonight (2/6 0615 UTC) and found a strong Rock & Rol l : station on 1670. The call is KTRK from Fort Mead, Maryland. They even gave : a 301 area code phone number for requests. I called it and the DJ said they : were authorized for testing the next 4 days. Since they have a "K" call sign : I am curious as to what this is about. They spelled out their call as : "Killo Tango Romeo Killo", could it be military, or a pirate? They also : said it was a temporary test of the "Tactical AM Broadcasting Service" and : would continue for the next 24 hours, "K-Truck". Sounds like military to me. Following-up on my own posting. Yes, it is a military test! I called them up, a new DJ, and got more details. They are conducting a test and will tear down the equipment after 4 days and "send it wherever the US government wants it". Lots of "yes sir", when talking to them ... sounds legit! Pete : --------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ : E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ : "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!usenet From: zylka@buffnet.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 15:05:59 GMT Organization: BuffNET Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4f7qsf$nqv@buffnet2.buffnet.net> References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: buffnet5.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 pec@ios.com (Peter Costello) wrote: > I tuned into 1670 tonight (2/6 0615 UTC) and found a strong Rock & Roll >station on 1670. The call is KTRK from Fort Mead, Maryland. They even gave >a 301 area code phone number for requests. I called it and the DJ said they >were authorized for testing the next 4 days. Since they have a "K" call sign >I am curious as to what this is about. They spelled out their call as > "Killo Tango Romeo Killo", could it be military, or a pirate? They also >said it was a temporary test of the "Tactical AM Broadcasting Service" and >would continue for the next 24 hours, "K-Truck". Sounds like military to me. > Pete Pete: I caught them also from 0430 till about 0615 UTC. I also heard that it was only a 24 hour test of a military service. Perhaps they will be on the air longer if they are authorized for 4 days. They are requesting reception reports from listeners outside of a 50 mile radius of their site. As of 1200UTC 2/6, I could still pick them up. The signal quickly faded around 1230UTC. Rick From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dorsai.org!news.dorsai.org!not-for-mail From: bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: 7 Feb 1996 20:46:49 -0500 Organization: S.C. Computer Consulting Lines: 43 Message-ID: References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> <00001ff7+000039d0@msn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dorsai.dorsai.org In article <00001ff7+000039d0@msn.com>, BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) wrote: >That's just typical Army phonetics for spelling. No, someone has >given permission for this - the Army isn't about to allow pirate >broadcasts - especially in the United States itself with a ton of >DXers listening. This test does make a call I remember getting when doing RNI a few yeas ago jel in my head. We had a call from a self proclaimed "pirate" who said we was broadcasting without a license, but legally from a military base in the DC area. It opened up some questions as to how, but he would not answer them. These tactical broadcast stations are used to provide news and entertainment to troops on temporary duty overseas, i.e. Bosnia, the Gulf War, etc. They are also loaned to reserve units when they are called up to assist in the aftermat of a domestic natural desaster. In Vietnam the key station in Saigon was located in a building downtown and the AM transmitter in a quanset hut at the Cat Lo Navy Base along the South China Sea. The TV, FM and back up AM transmitter was at the same building as the studios, however the repeater AM stations up country were all in these tactical vans and so were the other TV stations. Obviously, some of these tactical station facilities are tested live periodically and that's what our "friend" was most likely involved with, probably as a "civilian consultant" or he could have been an Army man who also was a real pirate. This test is one that is using a high power transmitter, (most of the vans run 250w to 1Kw). Also this is really the first time people are really monitoring the expanded AM band. Who knows how many short term/low power tests have come out of Ft. Meade over the years that we never knew about? -- < ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> < "Big Steve" Coletti > < Computer and Network Installation, Upgrades and Repair. > < Internet: bigsteve@dorsai.org ==== S.COLETTI2@genie.geis.com > < Where is Bubbles McAfee when we really need her? > < US Mail: P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10002 > < Fax Weekdays/Voice Weekends: +1 212 995-2637 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!news1.isp.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!bt!cage.zoo.bt.co.uk!steve.whitt From: Steve Whitt Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: 7 Feb 1996 09:30:04 GMT Organization: BT Labs, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f9res$qv2@pheidippides.axion.bt.co.uk> References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> <00001ff7+000039d0@msn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cage.zoo.bt.co.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Nuntius 2.0.1_PPC X-XXMessage-ID: X-XXDate: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 09:30:07 GMT In article <4f7qsf$nqv@buffnet2.buffnet.net> , zylka@buffnet.net writes: > KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? UK FIRST KTRK 1670kHz, the US Army mobile station operating from Ft Meade MD was heard on the first attempt last night in SE England. Weak signal heard between 2300 and 2400UTC 6th Feb. (Note some interference at times from Brest Radio (French Coastal station on 1671kHz) Steve Whitt Editor Medium Wave News From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.campus.mci.net!s13-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net!user From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 6 Feb 1996 04:44:32 GMT Organization: MCI State Government and University Systems Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4f6j5e$bvm@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: s13-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net In article <4f6j5e$bvm@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca>, william@bnr.ca (William Moss) wrote: > >KTRK - 1670 AM - Fort Meade, MD is on the air testing - 2301 UT id said > >they were testing for 24 hours. Requested DX reports from outside 50 mile > >radius of Baltimore, Maryland. Send reports to ABS, Room 340, 601 N. > >Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and put "DX" on envelope. > > In western KY good signal, with occasional fade to weak. DX440, 70 foot longwire. With my GE Superadio III, internal ferrite rod, weak but OK. Much better than WJDM on 1660! Also later heard them on my car radio, Grand AM!!!! About like the GE. -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!engr.orst.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl.crl.com!not-for-mail From: transvox@crl.com (Mark S. Roberts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 6 Feb 1996 12:20:41 -0800 Organization: CRL Network Services (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4f8d6p$6qg@crl.crl.com> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] On 5 Feb 1996 18:53:34 -0500 MechMike1 (mechmike1@aol.com) wrote: : KTRK - 1670 AM - Fort Meade, MD is on the air testing - 2301 UT id said : they were testing for 24 hours. Requested DX reports from outside 50 mile : radius of Baltimore, Maryland. Send reports to ABS, Room 340, 601 N. : Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and put "DX" on envelope. I was alerted to this by a phone call; alas, a product of KMBZ and KPRT (*was* KPRT *really* running 47 watts last night?) was camped out right on 1670, on both my NAD 4300 and both GE Superradio IIIs. So no reception in central Kansas City, MO. The choice of call letters is, shall we say, interesting, given that KTRK-TV is the ABC O&O on channel 13 in Houston. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark Roberts | Kansas City, Missouri (USA) | http://www.crl.com/~transvox/ The Mid-America Radio Page is now at http://www.littleblue.com/kcradio ============================================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pyewacket1@aol.com (Pyewacket1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 7 Feb 1996 04:18:42 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f9qpi$88m@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Heard them good & strong here in North AL in the midst of this ice storm, but the kids were fighting and I didn't copy the whole QSL address! Lynn. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!news.ironhorse.com!news.unisys.com.br!news.uoregon.edu!news.u.washington.edu!uw-beaver!cornellcs!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 6 Feb 1996 07:02:57 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f7g1h$a75@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hello all, ANd I thought pickin them up in Cleveland, wasnt bad, they R being picked up in Seattle this mornin 01:00 EST. I decided to all them voice, thats how I found out.... OH WELL..... 73's JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!News.MO.NET!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!news.uh.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bmerhc5e.bnr.ca!bcarh8ab.bnr.ca!william From: william@bnr.ca (William Moss) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 6 Feb 1996 03:50:06 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd. Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4f6j5e$bvm@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bcarhf8b.bnr.ca In article <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, MechMike1 wrote: >KTRK - 1670 AM - Fort Meade, MD is on the air testing - 2301 UT id said >they were testing for 24 hours. Requested DX reports from outside 50 mile >radius of Baltimore, Maryland. Send reports to ABS, Room 340, 601 N. >Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and put "DX" on envelope. Comes in fairly clearly here in Ottawa, Ont on my YB400, as well as about S9 on my old DX150B. Does anyone know what the test is for? They ID as "This is KTRK kilo tango romeo kilo, temporarily operating from Fort Meade, Maryland, United States of America" -- =========================================================================== William G. Moss disclaimer: not the views of BNR or NT Bell-Northern Research Ltd., Ottawa +1 613 763 8108 email: william@bnr.ca =========================================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dorsai.org!news.dorsai.org!not-for-mail From: bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 7 Feb 1996 20:46:45 -0500 Organization: S.C. Computer Consulting Lines: 41 Message-ID: References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dorsai.dorsai.org In article <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mechmike1@aol.com (MechMike1) wrote: >KTRK - 1670 AM - Fort Meade, MD is on the air testing - 2301 UT id said >they were testing for 24 hours. Requested DX reports from outside 50 mile >radius of Baltimore, Maryland. Send reports to ABS, Room 340, 601 N. >Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and put "DX" on envelope. I just decided to give it a try and they were pounding in here in downtown Manhattan, some fading though. Normally the noise in the area makes AM DX really impossable in the house, I have to do my AM DX in the car or in a park with a portable, but they were getting over the buzz most of the time. I tuned in the middle as the announcer was explaining the call change from KTRK, which was short for K-TRUCK, the ID they use for the FM portable station they have, (I guess that's the service the Army runs during the clean up of natural desasters, I remember they made the news a few years ago in the Hurricane clean up in Florida). The announcer went on to say that they knew about KTRK-TV in Huston and that call signs were ocassionally split across the country on the different bands. He said they went back to IRAC(?) the military frequency authority and requested a call change. He explained the K, W, A and N callsign prefixes and mentioned that they chose ARMY for call on the the second night after they realized their signal was going 3000 miles. It's good to see someone who knows what really goes on explain it accurately and simply for the general public. I've heard some professional radio DJ's and newspeople get techno stories all screwed up when trying to explain them on the air. -Steve, former US Army SP/5, RVN 1970-71. -- < ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> < "Big Steve" Coletti > < Computer and Network Installation, Upgrades and Repair. > < Internet: bigsteve@dorsai.org ==== S.COLETTI2@genie.geis.com > < Where is Bubbles McAfee when we really need her? > < US Mail: P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10002 > < Fax Weekdays/Voice Weekends: +1 212 995-2637 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!novia!news.dpc.net!news.heurikon.com!uwvax!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: anitam1061@aol.com (AnitaM1061) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 6 Feb 1996 10:00:13 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f7qdt$dt6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f6apu$q4s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: anitam1061@aol.com (AnitaM1061) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I have them loud and strong here in WV! Anita Louise McCormick Author of "Shortwave Radio Listening for Beginners"and "The Shortwave Listener's Q and A Book," TAB/McGraw-Hill, publisher. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.scsn.net!usenet From: powell@scsn.net (Powell E. Way III) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 01:05:48 GMT Organization: South Carolina SuperNet, Inc. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4faicf$3bh@daryl.scsn.net> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <311880f7.279090591@nntp.ix.netcom.com> <4fas0c$4nj@cnj.digex.net> Reply-To: powell@scsn.net NNTP-Posting-Host: cola151.scsn.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 This is a test of the mobile station which after the test ends Friday...gets shipped to Bosnia, and will operate there on 1143. Now THAT would / WILL be a DX catch. I called them and asked. Powell From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!news.io.org!winternet.com!dimensional.com!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!digex.net!not-for-mail From: dmart@cnj.digex.net (Dave Marthouse) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: 7 Feb 1996 13:45:32 -0500 Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, MD USA Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fas0c$4nj@cnj.digex.net> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <311880f7.279090591@nntp.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnj.digex.net The Station was heard well last night In Metuchen, central New Jersey. The equipment used was a Sony 2010. I had to use the narrow filter in the Sony do to the fact that wjdm is 10 khz down the band. Dave Marthouse Internet: dmart@cnj.digex.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!paperboy.owt.com!express.ior.com!olivea!bug.rahul.net!a2i!ddsw1!news.mcs.net!not-for-mail From: ralph@MCS.COM (Ralph Brandi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK 1670 heard Date: 5 Feb 1996 22:12:27 -0600 Organization: MCSNet Services Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4f6kfb$p1k@Mars.mcs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: mars.mcs.com KTRK, the station run by the U.S. Army, is testing on 1670 kHz this evening (as of 0411, anyway) with 70s rock and lots and lots of IDs. The station is from Fort Meade, Maryland, and is supposed to be on for only 24 hours from what I understand. Absolutely pounding in here in New Jersey, not bad for 5 kW. -- Ralph Brandi ralph@mcs.com ralph.brandi@att.com http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/ NASWA home page: http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/html/naswa/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!agis!news.tacom.army.mil!news2.acs.oakland.edu!detroit.freenet.org!detroit.freenet.org!aa024 From: aa024@detroit.freenet.org (Kenneth Vito Zichi) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK 1670 on now! Date: 6 Feb 1996 01:35:10 GMT Organization: Greater Detroit Free-Net, Detroit, MI Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4f6b8e$lf9@detroit.freenet.org> Reply-To: aa024@detroit.freenet.org (Kenneth Vito Zichi) NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org KRTK "K-TRUCK" 1670 is on now and booming into Michigan (SIO 4/5 4/5 4/5). They're playing blues and jazz and have quite a few announcements including phonetic announcements of their call and the like.... Strike while the iron is hot! 73 //kvz -- kv zichi, aa024@detroit.freenet.org (PGP Public Key Available on Request) "Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch'entrante" --Dante Kind of appropriate for the Internet, eh? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:54 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!at738 From: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Subject: Re: KTRK now A.R.M.Y Message-ID: Sender: at738@freenet3.carleton.ca (David Toste) Reply-To: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4f8ssc$hlr@asp.erinet.com> Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 05:21:44 GMT Lines: 23 Tim Cook (timcook@erinet.com) writes: > A.R.M.Y formerly KTRK very strong in Dayton Ohio, much stronger than > WJDM. Used a R8A and 135 ft long wire... but then turned on Super > Radio III with internal rod and listening quality was just as good > (can't say it was better, or couldn't justify the R8A :) ) > Wonder where they might deploy to after getting info on coverage?? > Hmmmmmmm.... > NZ8J > I heard ARMY as well on the way to work this evening(11:40-11:50pm EST) with a very strong signal. The signal had no fading from 11:40-11:45, then the next 5 mins was with some fading, but I was in a valley so not to sure if that was cuasing it. I'm just using the plain old Delco tpye of radio thats found in most cars, (Saturn). I also heard 1660 but the signal was nothing compared to 1670. -- David Toste [VE3TOS] Internet - aa521@freenet.toronto.on.ca Don Mills, Ontario. SWLOGit - The Ultimate Shortwave Listeners ftp.virginia.edu /pub/swlogit/ Software. (Fidonet: 1:250/930) *NEW* http://www.interlog.com/~saturn/SWLOGit.html (SWLOGit Web Page) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!netserv.com!pagesat.net!in-news.erinet.com!usenet From: timcook@erinet.com (Tim Cook) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK now A.R.M.Y Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 00:44:49 GMT Organization: EriNet Online 513 436-9915 Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4f8ssc$hlr@asp.erinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: edlp52.erinet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 A.R.M.Y formerly KTRK very strong in Dayton Ohio, much stronger than WJDM. Used a R8A and 135 ft long wire... but then turned on Super Radio III with internal rod and listening quality was just as good (can't say it was better, or couldn't justify the R8A :) ) Wonder where they might deploy to after getting info on coverage?? Hmmmmmmm.... NZ8J From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: rpeebles@ix.netcom.com(Rob Peebles ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK now A.R.M.Y Date: 7 Feb 1996 01:40:09 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4f8vtp$pnp@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <4f8ssc$hlr@asp.erinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-col4-15.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 06 5:40:09 PM PST 1996 In <4f8ssc$hlr@asp.erinet.com> timcook@erinet.com (Tim Cook) writes: > >A.R.M.Y formerly KTRK very strong in Dayton Ohio, much stronger than >WJDM. Used a R8A and 135 ft long wire... but then turned on Super >Radio III with internal rod and listening quality was just as good >(can't say it was better, or couldn't justify the R8A :) ) >Wonder where they might deploy to after getting info on coverage?? >Hmmmmmmm.... >NZ8J > I called them and asked some questions about what they were using. According to the specialist who answered the phone, the transmitter is a Harris SX-5 running 5000 Watts to a 140 foot monopole with 120 ground radials. The audio quality is very good, they are running full 10 kHz audio instead of NRSC-2 because the transmitter is going to Europe (and they are the government anyway). :-) -- Rob Peebles, WD8LXX Dublin, Ohio From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!news.mind.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!not-for-mail From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK testing on 1670 KHz Date: 6 Feb 1996 09:42:30 -0500 Organization:

Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4f7pcm$1bv@panix3.panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: panix3.panix.com At noon on 2/5, KTRK ("K-Truck") began a 24-hour test transmission from Fort Meade, MD. From 0230-0330 UTC last night, when I listened, they were reaching NYC with an S9 signal but reasonably deep fading. Still their 70's oldies marathon sounded quite strong, with excellent audio and only slight splatter from WJDM on my SuperRadio. They were soliciting reception reports from locations >50 miles from the Baltimore-Washington area, to be mailed to: ABS Room 340 601 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 The DJ's were taking song requests at 301-677-1377. When I called, they were appreciative of positive comments, and admitted that they were new at this :-) -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: syfr@nando.net (john) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK=> KRNY Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 02:15:32 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 7 Message-ID: <31180b29.1773253@news2.nando.net> References: <3117ed3d.1493575@news2.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail1007.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 actually, as the band rolls in, I hear that it is A R M Y. Cool! /john From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:29:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!pravda.aa.msen.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!news From: syfr@nando.net (john) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KTRK=> KRNY Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 00:09:05 GMT Organization: News & Observer Public Access Lines: 6 Message-ID: <3117ed3d.1493575@news2.nando.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: vyger714.nando.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 Have the station on now, who seems to be IDing as KRNY ..... Called 301-677 1377 and a Spc IV answered who seemed pretty jazzed that people were listening... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!airwaves!rrb From: alfredo@nexus.org (Alfredo E. Cotroneo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.broadcasting,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info,alt.radio.pirate Subject: List of Italian Radio and TV stations Followup-To: rec.radio.broadcasting Date: 5 Feb 1996 09:01:25 GMT Organization: NEXUS-IBA, Milano, Italy Lines: 31 Approved: rrb@airwaves.chi.il.us Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f4h15$n0u@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> Reply-To: alfredo@nexus.org NNTP-Posting-Host: clm.aiss.uiuc.edu X-Disclaimer: This article reflects the views of its author(s). X-Disclaimer: It does not necessarily reflect the views of the moderator X-Disclaimer: of this public forum Originator: rrb@clm.aiss.uiuc.edu Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.broadcasting:20579 rec.radio.shortwave:69769 rec.radio.info:10788 alt.radio.pirate:13401 Hello There from Milano, For those interested in what is happening in the world of broadcasting overhere in Italy, we have just added a lot of information on our Web site, including a list of all Radio and TV stations members of ANTI-Associatzione Italiana Teleradio Indipendenti and Terzo Polo. All of them represent the largest group of private broadcasters in Italy. Please visit our URLs: http://www.nexus.org/ANTI (main site in the USA) or: http:///home.nexus.org/ANTI (European mirror in Milano) Choose one or the other site depending on whether you are connecting from Europe or some other part of the world. With best wishes, 73, Alfredo Cotroneo NEXUS-IBA, Milano From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!news.nas.com!anna.az.com!ldixon From: ldixon@anna.az.com (Leif Dixon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: listing Date: 3 Feb 96 20:53:46 GMT Organization: Network Access Services, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: anna.az.com Summary: listing or FAQ Keywords: listing X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #1 (NOV) Does anyone know of a listing or FAQ of broadcasts that can heard on the west coast USA ? email replies appreciated cheers From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!its.hooked.net!usenet From: Walt Novinger Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Manual for OS-8E/U scope?? Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 15:01:44 -0800 Organization: Hooked Online Services Lines: 15 Message-ID: <31192F58.4E86@hooked.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: like-25.ppp.hooked.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) CC: boatanchors@theporch.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:57105 rec.radio.shortwave:69863 I sure could use a copy of the user's manual and/or technical (e.g., calibration instructions) manual for the military OS-8E/U portable o'scope. Happy to pay reasonable copying costs, or will buy original if you have a spare. TIA, Walt -- ==================================================================== Walt Novinger Real Radios Keep You Warm At Night! Collector of hollowstate communications receivers and test equipment waltn@hooked.net wnovinger@shl.com CI$: 73348,2015 http://www.hooked.net/users/waltn From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: rchpcca@usa.pipeline.com(RC Hamlin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Marine Freq's ??? Date: 1 Feb 1996 20:14:09 GMT Organization: RC Hamlin Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4er6uh$6pv@news1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <4ebhrs$m3d@dub-news-svc-3.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe2.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: rchpcca X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (RC Hamlin) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.4.0 >Can anyone tell what frequencies are included in marine band radios? >Especially channel 16 (emergency to coast guard ?). >Do I need an FCC license to operate? >Thanks in Advance The "basic" VHF marine (FM) frequencies are between 156 Mhz and 163 Mhz at 25 Khz spacing. CH 06 = 156.300 [mandatory intership safety communications] CH 16 = 156.800 [mandatory - distress safety & calling channel] CH 26 = 157.300 (tx) 161.900 (rx) - ship to shore telephone CH 28 = 157.400 (tx) 162.000 (rx) - ship to shore telephone CH 68 = 156.425 non-commercial ship to ship and intership - primary channel CH 69 = 156.575 non-commercial ship to ship and intership Yes, you need a FCC Ship/aircraft Radio Station License that is good for 10 years, has an assigned call and cost $100 + (I think it was $120 last year, but it could have been $140) No "test" or questions to study for, but it does cost $$$. - I'd say the "Ham" License, and a good HT would be a better choice considering all you have to do is pass a simple test. I just passed the Ham General test (call pending) which I plan to use on my boat more than the VHF Marine radio I have on board - then again, I don't go that far from shore (5 miles maybe). I also carry a handheld CB on the boat in case nothing else works. Keep in mind that if your thoughts are for "Emergency Use" that the FCC "allows" just about any means of communications - any band, power, etc in a true emergency on ham or marine frequencies. -- RC Hamlin Ham - call pending Marine WAI3338 CB KTY5478 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bison.alfred.edu!kato.theramp.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Mode question.. Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:55:55 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fbhmr$rs4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hello Everyone, I am wondering if there is a relativly simple way to determine what the carrier is on any given band. I hear all sorts of carriers, and things but cant determine what mode they arre operating at.ETC.ETC. Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.. 73'S JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:05 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!tellab5!jwa From: jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) Subject: More Sony ICF2010 Problems X-Nntp-Posting-Host: sunb Message-ID: <1996Feb2.134953.21871@tellab5.tellabs.com> Sender: news@tellab5.tellabs.com (News) Organization: Tellabs, Lisle,IL Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 13:49:53 GMT Lines: 41 Another problem that plagues the Sony ICF-2010 in sideband mode is it's fast acting AGC. Fast AGC is fine for A.M. reception where the rectified R.F . energy from the AM carrier is used to derive the AGC voltage. In sideband mo dehowever, the fast AGC will cause a "pumping" sound. A sideband signal doesn't transmit a carrier, therefore, the R.F. energy that is present is contained in the sidebands. The sidebands are generated by the audio modulation and when the energy is rectified, the fast AGC will change at the audio rate. The AGC in turn will modulate the radio's gain and cause the pumping sound. I modified my Sony ICF-2010 by adding a fast attack slow release timing circui t to the AGC transistor Q4 (refer to the Sony service manual). The ground sid e of a 10 uF, AGC timing capacitor was connected to an NPN transistor that I added to disable the AGC timing during scanning (the emmitter connects to ground). T he base of the of the transistor connects to a signal (in series with a 10 K resistor) called "Muting" on IC502 (the radio controller IC). The muting sign al goes low during scanning or when the tuning knob is turned. It reduces the "popping" caused by the synthesizer. I use it to disable the AGC timing during scanning. When a strong signal is encountered it can cause the new AGC circuit to reduce the radio's gain. When the radio resumes scanning, it can skip weaker signals. The problem will persist until the AGC recovers. The mute signal will eliminate the problem by switching back to the fast attack, fast release AGC timming during scanning. --- Jack Albert WA9FVP (Fellow Radio Hacker) Tellabs Operations Inc. 1000 Remington Blvd Voice (708) 378-6201 Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FAX (708) 378-6721 "I'm normal, I'm normal, I'm normal"! From MTV's Liquid Television From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!ub!dsinc!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!fly.compudata.com!news From: Mike Mollet Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Motorola For Sale Date: 7 Feb 1996 01:01:28 GMT Organization: Compudata.com Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4f8tl8$863@fly.compudata.com> References: <4f11tv$ao4@news1.sunbelt.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pnode10.compudata.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) To: CRobbins@SunBelt.Net X-URL: news:4f11tv$ao4@news1.sunbelt.net Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27310 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2115 rec.radio.scanner:45179 rec.radio.shortwave:69819 rec.radio.swap:57043 Hi there... I was wondering if you had any motorola Ht's on the 500 mhz band... my explorer group has recieved authorization from the Police dept to use their frequencies, and we could really use a few for field events... We will need one multi channel radio, and the rest can be dual, or single channel.... Thanks... Please send your prices to... MMollet@compudata.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!news-2.csn.net!usenet From: "Jeffrey J. Irvin" Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Motorola For Sale Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 07:10:29 +0000 Organization: H2O C & M, Inc. Lines: 21 Message-ID: <31185065.67E@h2o.com> References: <4f11tv$ao4@news1.sunbelt.net> <4f8tl8$863@fly.compudata.com> Reply-To: jjirvin@csn.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.131.233.47 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: Mike Mollet Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner:27361 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2132 rec.radio.scanner:45289 rec.radio.shortwave:69898 rec.radio.swap:57157 Mike Mollet wrote: > > Hi there... I was wondering if you had any motorola Ht's on the 500 mhz > band... my explorer group has recieved authorization from the Police > dept to use their frequencies, and we could really use a few for field > events... We will need one multi channel radio, and the rest can be > dual, or single channel.... Thanks... > Please send your prices to... > > MMollet@compudata.com Mike - Caveat empmtor (buyer beware). Make sure the PD radio shop will pop for the channel elements for any radios you purchase or check the price for "crystalling" the radios - the cost can be prohibitive and, therefore, you might look into buying new or late model used programmable radios. Make sure they support the coding features your department uses PL tone, CTCSS tones, whatever it might be. JI (Reserve Deputy, Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept., CO./Amateur radio operator KB0CHT). From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.cerf.net!hacgate2.hac.com!s50cp09.es.hac.com!user From: drputnick@ccgate.hac.com (Donald R. Putnick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Mystery on 5930 Khz Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 15:16:38 -0700 Organization: Hughes Space and Communications Company Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <4etenh$k2c@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s50cp09.es.hac.com In article <4etenh$k2c@panix.com>, blumer@panix.com (Ronald Blumer) wrote: > From within my iron frame apartment in the middle of New York City, I get > a signal so strong that it pins my s-meter. The station transmits on 5930 > Khz and seem to cover from 5388 to 5397 Khz. The signal is stronger that > any station on the band. It is steady in strength and seems to be on 24 > hours a day. It seems to be an unmodulated AM station with a slight hum. Ron, I'll betcha you can find that same signal every couple hundered kHz or so up and down from where you're hearing it. Do you have a touch-lamp, a dimmer switch, or a motion-detector lamp? If not, I'll bet one of your neighbors does. If you have a portable, go to battery power and throw all the circuit breakers in your apartment. If the noise disappears, you're shooting yourself in the foot. If not, you'll need a sympathetic building manager to help you track down the culprit. Then it's time to turn on the neighborly charm and convince the offending neighbor to get rid of the device. Good luck. My neighbor was cooperative. Hope your's is the same. -- Don Putnick drputnick@ccgate.hac.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.tacom.army.mil!news2.acs.oakland.edu!news1.cris.com!news From: Bob Tarte Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Mystery signal below AM band Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:43:59 GMT Organization: BEAT Magazine Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4erq8v$9ii@spectator.cris.com> References: <310AFE15.37C0@cdsnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnc043033.concentric.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:310AFE15.37C0@cdsnet.net Bill/Lisa Protzek wrote: >Was wondering if anyone knows what the signals are that are broadcast >just below the AM broadcast band? Every now and then I'd here an AM >signal with Morse Code on the carrier. This signal would sound the code >for "N" and "B" and then have just a long tone... Bill, I'd be surprised if you could get it in Oregon, but the signal you're describing sounds exactly like Royal Canadian Air Force beacon NB from North Bay, Ontario, on 530 kHz (at least it was back in 1969 when they QSLed me--don't hear them now because there's a broadcast station on 530 kHz or thereabouts). That would be quite a catch from your QTH! Are you hearing it with any regularity? Bob Tarte BEAT Magazine African + Reggae + Caribbean + World Music (via Lowell, MI) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!gail.ripco.com!jdavitt From: jdavitt@ripco.com (J.M. Davitt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Need! Super Radio III Date: 7 Feb 1996 04:22:11 GMT Organization: Ripco Internet BBS, Chicago Lines: 1 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4f99dj$cei@gail.ripco.com> References: <4ehevb$eo@crcnis3.unl.edu> <34128.335.uupcb@yob.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: golden.ripco.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I just bought a SuperRadioIII at Best Buy for $42+tax. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: NRC DX tests Date: 6 Feb 1996 06:07:55 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 44 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f7cqb$8c9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Here's notice of some upcoming DX tests from NRC... Saturday, March 16, 1996 - WOPP-1290, Opp, AL will conduct a DX test between 5:30 & 6:00 am EST. The test will be run at 2500 watts and include CIDs. Reception reports may be sent to: WOPP-AM P.O. Box 560 Opp, AL 36467 (This test was made possible by a CPC donation by Ray Arruda and arranged by the NRC CPC.) ======================================================================= Saturday, March 16, 1996 - KALM-1290, Thayer, MO will conduct a DX test between 4:30 & 5:00 am EST. The test will be run at 1000 watts and include instrumental music and a CID approximately every 70 seconds. Reception reports may be sent to: Mr. Dave Watson KALM-AM P.O. Box 15 Thayer, MO 65791 (This test was made possible by a CPC donation by Ray Arruda and arranged by the NRC CPC.) ======================================================================= Monday, March 25, 1996 - WZZB-1390, Seymour, IN will conduct a DX test between 12:30 & 1:00 am EST. The test will include CIDs. Reception reports may be sent to: Blair Trask WZZB-AM P.O. Box 806 Seymour, IN 47274 (This test was made possible by a CPC donation by Ray Arruda and arranged by the NRC CPC.) Also, if you hear a test, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know, via e-mail or over the echo! And,if you send a reception report to a station, please remember to include return postage with your report... Lynn. (Ircacpc@aol.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Okay I am a tightwad! Date: 8 Feb 1996 12:28:54 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4fcqa6$ltu@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4fbedo$2bh@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca6-13.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Feb 08 4:28:54 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4fbedo$2bh@news.ios.com>, amateur@ios.com says... > >Can anyone give me the times and freqs for English transmissions into New >York City area that I can hear "Radio Drama". If not radio drama, at >least "spoken word" {people reading the books outload}. I wouldn't mind >paying BBC sub fee, I do in NYC to 1 PBS TV Station. But first I want to >hear it and see how well I recieve it. And also, do they do 15 minutes a >day for 3 weeks (annoying and unlistenable), or an hour a clip. Even 30 >minutes, uninterruped, would be fabulous! > >Any way , thats my need, please drop any email on this to me at > . It can come here also, but I would preferr it went >to the other address. > >Thanks in advance > >Chris Get the BBC World Service schedule for the Americas. The March schedule was just posted to rec.radio.shortwave. The February and March schedules should be on http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice. Note that the times and dates are 5 hours ahead of EST. The biggy is Saturdays at I believe 5 P.M. EST. (2200 GMT). You might try 5975 kHz, 6175, 7325 or 9590. I'm not certain (I'm in S.F.) but I believe that channel 13 (WNET) carries BBCWS on its second audio program. You'll need either an MTS stereo TV or VCR to receive this service. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!mel.dit.csiro.au!news.bhp.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Panasonic RF 4800 Date: 5 Feb 1996 05:21:28 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4f444o$fe3@ferengi.prismnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-14a.prismnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 Hello all, This is my first time here cause i just bought a Panasonic RF 4800 used. I was using a Radio shack dx 390. I am fairly new but would like to know more about this radio. I paid $75.00. Is this a good deal or a bad one. Is this a good radio or not. Any onfo at all any one has I would really appreiciate it. The seller told me it has s problem of silver switches needing cleaning and that is why some of the switches are noisey. Anyone ever hear of this. If so anyone know where I can get it fixed for a reasonable price. I am in Austin TX. Thank you for any info you may have. BOB Johnson From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.igc.net!news.zynet.com!ez0!jolt.pagesat.net!pagesat.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!spunky.RedBrick.COM!nntp.et.byu.edu!news.byu.edu!hamblin.math.byu.edu!park.uvsc.edu!news.cc.utah.edu!cc.weber.edu!jberenyi From: jberenyi@cc.weber.edu (John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Panasonic RF-2200 Parts unit available Date: 7 Feb 1996 10:57 MST Organization: The Flying Elvises... Utah chapter! Lines: 11 Distribution: world Message-ID: <7FEB199610573624@cc.weber.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cc.weber.edu News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.50 --------------------------------------------------------------- Let me know what your needs are my unit. John Berenyi (jberenyi@cc.weber.edu) 2648 Deer Run Dr. Ogden, Utah 84405 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ames!purdue!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sierra.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <4evpei$m1b@s3.iway.fr> Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 14:26:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: Re: Pirate (historical): Message-ID: <2a6.24173.548@acenet.com> Lines: 16 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" Vous ecrivaiz: LO>from Paris LO>May be a European Pirate Radio Brodcast from Holland at this time LO>jean-achille Explainez, s'il vous plait. Nous prefferons l'anglais aussi en ce Newsgroup, monsieur. Utilisez le Francais et avec les mots Angliases. C'est tres bien, n'est-ce pas?! Ecoutez-vous a un radio avec les ondes courtes? --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.deltanet.com!news.deltanet.com!jlundgre From: jlundgre@delta1.deltanet.com (John Lundgren) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate Subject: Re: Pirate (historical): Radio Music International Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate Date: 3 Feb 1996 20:38:44 GMT Organization: Delta Internet Services, Anaheim, CA Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4f0h4k$gmg@news2.deltanet.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: delta1.deltanet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69915 alt.radio.pirate:13443 Charles Hobbs (af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) penned: : I have a tape of a pirate station that I heard back in March 1981. : The station called itself "Radio Music International" and claimed to be : broadcasting above the 49 meter band (probably around 6300 kHz). It played : mostly pop, rock and soul oldies. : Does anyone remember this station? : Would anyone like a copy of the tape? You could digitize several minutes of the tape and place the file in .wav or .voc format on some FTP site for those interested to get. If the quality is reduced somewhat, the file size could be kept to a reasonable size. I would like to know if there is a FTP site that has or specializes in archiving the .voc or .wav music files online. There are some old audio and music that would be interesting, to me, to listen to. I might be interested in hearing for example, the old Edison cylinders with early recodrings, or something similar. -- #======P=G=P==k=e=y==a=v=a=i=l=a=b=l=e==u=p=o=n==r=e=q=u=e=s=t======# | John Lundgren - Elec Tech - Info Tech Svcs. | jlundgre@delta1 | | Rancho Santiago Community College District | .deltanet.com | | 17th St at Bristol \ Santa Ana, CA 92706 | http://rsc.rancho| | My opinions are my own, and not my employer's. | .cc.ca.us | | I have gone out to look for myself.. If I should | | return before I get back, hold me until I get here. | | "You can flame your brains out -- it won't take long." | #===T=u=z=l=a==C=o=m=p=a=n=y=.=.===t=h=r=e=e='=s==L=e==C=r=o=w=d=!==# From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.monmouth.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: aimruger@aol.com (AIMRUGER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Pirate log: California, USA Date: 5 Feb 1996 13:36:16 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f5in0$h56@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f3jls$rad@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: aimruger@aol.com (AIMRUGER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com One more: 2/5/96, 0018-0101, 6956 single sideband,SIO=232/322. KOLD. A program of big band and swing music that was very enjoyable. Stoneham, MA mail drop. This was way before greyline California time - great signal guys! A reception report is on the way. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: aimruger@aol.com (AIMRUGER) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Pirate log: California, USA Date: 4 Feb 1996 19:40:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 40 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f3jls$rad@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: aimruger@aol.com (AIMRUGER) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com In the San Fernando Valley, California, United States of America, I used a Sangean ATS-803A and 20 feet of wire on my apartment balcony to hear the following: 2/3/96 (UTC date, was 2/2 California date),0408-0445*,SIO=344, 6955 single sideband. KDED "K Dead." Country and Western music, seven minutes of a female reading pornography over a guitar playing, "K dead, participating in Pirate Radio Insanity 3," slight drifting down in frequency, said they had a special QSL card for accurate reception reports sent with a three minute tape of the listener talking about whatever they wanted to: the tapes would later be used on an "open mike" or "blabber mouth" show that they would broadcast. Announced the Providence, RI mail drop. Off the air with, "Lucy, you cannot be in the show." 2/4/96 (UTC date), 0138-0222, SINPO=23212, 6955 single sideband. Music, comedy sketches, lost to local interference from 0158-0218. Possibly Up Against The Wall Radio. If anyone has an ID on this, please contact me. 2/4 (UTC),*0400-0450*,SIO=333, 6955 single sideband. KDED "K Dead." Foreign-language music, country & western, sound effects, sound collages, party music. Male read pornographic story for 14 minutes. Transmitter would either go dead or transmit at greatly reduced power for one to two seconds at a time throughout the broadcast. "Are you ready for Pirate Radio Insanity 3, right here on K dead?" Again, off the air with, "Lucy, you cannot be in the show." And now for two requests. First, in addition to needing an ID for the 2/4 broadcast, I would like one for a broadcast 1/14/96, 0342-0410, 6955 single sideband. Second, I enjoy reading other's free radio logs, so post 'em here, please! Randy Ruger As of today, 166 pirate broadcasts logged, 75 different pirate stations positively identified. Favorite station ever - Secret Mountain Laboratory (when ya coming back on the air?) Favorite station name - Naked Farm Animal Radio Most important station to fill in my DX dry spells - Radio U.S.A. Best sense of humor - Radio Bob Communications Network Best well placed anger - Radio Sarah From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: oftb@usa.pipeline.com(J. LeQuesne) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: please, need some help Date: 4 Feb 1996 07:12:41 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4f1m99$6va@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.120.10 X-PipeUser: oftb X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (J. LeQuesne) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 Eduardo: there are a wide variety of American-based SW frequencies beamed to S. America. Exactly what kind of programming (News, Religious, Information) is desired by u. Once we have that information, I'm sure many people will gladly assist. J. LeQuesne From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!EU.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!fnnews.fnal.gov!lakesis.fapesp.br!bee.uspnet.usp.br!spider.usp.br!levm From: levm Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: please, need some help Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 16:59:01 -0300 Organization: Universidade de Sao Paulo / Brasil Lines: 15 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: spider.usp.br Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Hi there, I've just got a Sony ICF-SW1S as a Xmas present from my wife, and I would like to know if it's possible to listen to any other SW american radio station besides VOA. I live in downtown Sao Paulo-SP-Brazil and don't know much about SWing. The little radio has an active antenna (4 AA size batteries) and a controller. Is there a list of frequencies that I could use? What's the best position for the antenna? Thank you very much. --Eduardo. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.icon.net!usenet From: ryanr9@mail.icon.net (Ryan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Programs Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 04:48:58 GMT Organization: (ICON) InterConnect Online, Inc. Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4f6qic$9t9@news.icon.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: okc139.icon.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Does anyone know if theree any programs like Art Bell's on shortwave? Ryan From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!news.corpcomm.net!news.pe.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!FIX.NET!kwyatt Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602070325.WAA72786@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 13:58:27 -0800 Reply-To: Keith Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Keith Subject: Re: project HARP Lines: 23 At 10:26 AM 2/6/96 -0700, you wrote: >In article <199602061506.KAA33818@atlanta.american.edu> you wrote: >: The antennas "RADIATE" Electro-Magnetic Force not "RADIATION". > >What is "RADIATION"? > >-- >--------------------- >rpaschal@primenet.com > > The original poster of this thread considered Radiation to mean Nuclear Radiation, such as "they are going to put radiation in the atmosphere." I should have clarified the last line as: not "nuclear radiation" Thank you, Keith -- Keith|PGP key by finger| Ham/SWL/WUN,PGP & installation program at http://www.fix.net/~kwyatt This digital signature guarantees the validity of this message. --------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!dimensional.com!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!at738 From: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Subject: Re: project HARP Message-ID: Sender: at738@freenet.carleton.ca (David Toste) Reply-To: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4e0kbr$6a3@news1.usa.pipeline.com> <4f54ok$d74@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4f6ij0$edi@kaleka.seanet.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 06:17:07 GMT Lines: 23 Guy Atkins (gatkins@gatkins.seanet.com) writes: > I heard a talk show recently that discussed project HARP. I believe it > was on the "Laura Lee" show (not sure if that was her name). The person > that was talking about the subject had written a book that I believe was > titled ANGELS DON'T PLAY THESE HARPS. > > Anyway, the premise was that the actual reason for HARP is not weather > control, but the disabling of enemy forces by beaming the human body's > resonant frequency at them (8 kHz, or maybe 8 Hz). The book's author > reminded listeners that this could be used against an uncooperative > U.S. population if the government wanted to. It sounded all very > Orwellian to me! I wish I would have been able to listen to the entire > show. BTW, the Navy claims that HARP is strictly for communicating with > submarines (yeah, right... ;^) > k The show SIGHTINGS this weekend had some mention of HAARP as well. Really interesting. -- David Toste [VE3TOS] Internet - aa521@freenet.toronto.on.ca Don Mills, Ontario. SWLOGit - The Ultimate Shortwave Listeners ftp.virginia.edu /pub/swlogit/ Software. (Fidonet: 1:250/930) *NEW* http://www.interlog.com/~saturn/SWLOGit.html (SWLOGit Web Page) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:26 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!wb3ffv!ppp41.bcpl.lib.md.us!dbaker From: dbaker@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us (Donald I. Baker) Subject: Re: project HARP Sender: usenet@abs.net Message-ID: Date: Fri, 9 Feb 1996 13:12:52 GMT X-Nntp-Posting-Host: ppp41.bcpl.lib.md.us References: <823818173.AA09303@clone.his.com> Organization: Reville Engineering Services X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] Lines: 34 In article <823818173.AA09303@clone.his.com> dan.ferguson@his.com (Dan Ferguso n) writes: >From: dan.ferguson@his.com (Dan Ferguson) >Subject: project HARP >Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 13:40:11 > Kr> From: kgreasbyjr@aol.com (KGreasbyjr) Organization: America Online, > Kr> Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Date: 5 Feb 1996 09:38:12 -0500 > Kr> > Kr> Does anyone have any information on Project HARP. It has something to > Kr> do with the government zapping the ionosphere with radiation to > Kr> control the weather. Thats all the information I have. Would like > Kr> some more info. Help would be appreciated. >Having information is one thing. Having correct information is another. I >suspect you have the former, but not the latter. >df Not a new reference to this but, check out: http://www.artbell.com/ Donald I. Baker Reville Engineering Services 4619 Schenley Road Baltimore, MD 21210-2525 (410) 467-7163 Custon Harsh Environment Computers and RF Products "Where no PC has gone before..." From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!condor.acc.iit.edu!uchinews!ncar!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!shore!news From: jjmartin@shore.net (JJ Martin) Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk Subject: Re: R7100 Modification Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 06:44:47 GMT Organization: WK1V Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4fbrjo$qs0@shore.shore.net> References: <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com> <4ek51g$chl@grouper.Exis.Net> Reply-To: jjmartin@shore.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-7-20.shore.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10724 rec.radio.shortwave:69891 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18975 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24771 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97908 rec.radio.scanner:45283 alt.radio.scanner:27357 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2129 >In article <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com>, . says... >>Ever since ICOM decided to delete the 800 - 900 MHZ coverage from its IC-R71 00 >>receiver, Just fer the record...ICOM didn't just decide to delete the 800-900 MHz coverage from any of their radios. It was our folks in Washington D.C. who made it illegal to listen to the cellular telephone frequencies when they modified the Communications Act of 1934. I believe the cutoff date for the manufacture of equipment openly capable of receiving cellular freqs is April of 1994. Just some gee whiz info. :) Cheeers! jjm From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!condor.acc.iit.edu!uchinews!ncar!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!shore!news From: jjmartin@shore.net (JJ Martin) Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner.uk Subject: Re: R7100 Modification Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 06:44:49 GMT Organization: WK1V Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4fbrjp$qs0@shore.shore.net> References: <4ejqb8$6e5@news.ios.com> <4ek51g$chl@grouper.Exis.Net> <4elqh2$p71@pegasus.starlink.com> Reply-To: jjmartin@shore.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip-7-20.shore.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net uk.radio.amateur:10725 rec.radio.shortwave:69892 rec.radio.amateur.antenna:18976 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24772 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97909 rec.radio.scanner:45284 alt.radio.scanner:27358 alt.radio.scanner.uk:2130 Bill Funk wrote: >Hmmm... If you can buy a new R9000 (since you are in a business that will >allow you to do so), then you can get an un-restricted R-7100. The manufacturers will not deliver an unrestricted radio within the confines of the U.S. unless they are delivering it to a government agency. >Me, I'm lucky. I have an older R-7100, full coverage! (No, it's *not* for >sale!!) :-) This law sucks!! jjm From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!eskimo!guysmiley.blarg.net!blarg.net!lee From: lee@blarg.net (Lee Hauser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia Date: 4 Feb 1996 06:55:37 GMT Organization: Blarg! Online Services 206/441-9109 Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4f1l99$q0d@guysmiley.blarg.net> References: <4els4b$veo@news.i-link.net> <4equun$j8r@remus.rutgers.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: animal.blarg.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] steve21@i-link.net writes: >Please help me. I want to listen to Radio Australia in the evenings >in Houston, Texas. Could someone please send me the frequency and >local time (evening) when I could listen to it. From their schedule: 17860 kHz (0030-0400 & 2130-0000 UT) 17795 kHz (0030-0600 & 2130-0000 UT) 15365 kHz (0030-0730 & 2130-0000 UT) 11880 kHz (0400-0730 & 1630-2130 UT) 11800 kHz (1200-1630 UT) 9860 kHz (0600-1200 & 1630-2130 UT) 9580 kHz (0730-2100 UT) 6060 kHz (1430-2130 UT) 6020 kHz (0730-0900 UT) 5995 kHz (1200-1630 UT) I've received them consistently on 5995 at 6am PST (1400 UT) in Seattle. -- Lee Hauser lee@blarg.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!guitar.sound.net!imci5!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia Date: 4 Feb 1996 21:54:58 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f3ri2$of@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4equun$j8r@remus.rutgers.edu> Reply-To: prathik@aol.com (Prathik) You can get RA mostly on 21740 in the evenings around 7PM(EST). After 9PM better recption on 17795. Cricket broadcasts can be heard on 21525. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.monad.net!usenet From: tony stavely Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia???? Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 14:30:12 +0100 Organization: MonadNet Lines: 16 Message-ID: <311757E4.2CBD@keene.edu> References: <4f516g$c4h@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: uluru.keene.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Macintosh; I; 68K) Jenhull's list of frequencies for Radio Australia is pretty complete, though there is an additional one at 137xx kHz (sorry, my book and radio-with-presets are elsewhere) audible sometimes in the eastern US early evening. 9860 and 9580 are good frequencies for the morning (4 a.m. or earlier till 8-9 a.m. eastern standard USA time). 5995 is sometimes better toward the last part of that period. Last spring and summer 11800 was good too, but not now. Last summer the signals on 17860 and 17795 were good in the late evening. In general, best listening is in the morning. Hope this helps, Tony -- Homer (Tony) Stavely . Keene State College . Keene, NH 03435-2001 . USA tstavely@keene.edu . voice +1 603 358 2327 . fax +1 603 358 2257 ---- psychology ----- information ------ culture ----- environment ---- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!imci3!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!nntp-trd.UNINETT.no!oslonett.no!sn.no!oslonett.no!sn.no!not-for-mail From: bratveit@sn.no (Tore Johnny Br}tveit) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RADIO BELIZE Date: 5 Feb 1996 23:26:17 +0100 Organization: SN Internett Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4ynFx86fcBjU089yn@sn.no> References: <1996Jan29.221442.3529535@as3a-p09.mts.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sinsen.sn.no Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Yarn 0.89 with YES 0.20 In article <1996Jan29.221442.3529535@as3a-p09.mts.net>, jroberts@as3a-p09.mts.net wrote: >Is Radio Belize still active on SW? Have tuned 3285//3300v without success an d >am too close to Mpls to get much more than a het on 834 which up here in Wpg in >winter proves nothing... As far as I know, R Belize left shortwave a few years ago. I heard them back in 1988 or 89 (I think it was), but I have not seen any loggings of that station since then. Best regards from Norway! -- Tore Johnny Br}tveit, Postboks 59, N-5091 Flaktveit, NORWAY Member of DX listeners' club, Norway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WindowError:001 Windows loaded. System in danger. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!clio.trends.ca!io.org!winternet.com!news.minn.net!skypoint.com!news3.mr.net!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sierra.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <1996Jan29.221442.3529535@as3a-p09.mts.net> Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 14:26:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: RADIO BELIZE Message-ID: <2a6.24169.548@acenet.com> Lines: 12 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" No. JR>Is Radio Belize still active on SW? Have tuned 3285//3300v without success a JR>am too close to Mpls to get much more than a het on 834 which up here in Wp g JR>in JR>winter proves nothing... RSVP Jim VE4DX1AB --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!usenet From: Charles Bolland Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Database Program for Shortwave, Mediumwave, and Longwave Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 02:38:28 +0000 Organization: A poorly-installed InterNetNews site Lines: 22 Message-ID: <31117924.395F@flinet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpb54.flinet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b4 (Win95; I) Friend, If you would like a free Radio Station Database program with more than 4,000 records already and be able to update it indefinitly, please send your Postal Mailing Address for registration as well as your EMail address. This program sorts by name, time, freq, language, country, and continent. IBM compatable... I will be contacting you sometime in the future with other programs available. Your address is confidential.. Hope to hear from you. Chuck Bolland P.O. Box 18402 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 KA4PRF From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!coconut.demon.co.uk!mike From: mike@coconut.demon.co.uk (Bounty Bar) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: radio mag needs writers Date: Thu, 1 Feb 96 01:46:56 GMT Lines: 45 Message-ID: <823225616_OASIS_@coconut.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: mike@coconut.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: coconut.demon.co.uk Organisation: The Big Bounty X-Newsreader: OASIS Daily Net (Atari) v1.35E Hi there Thanks for reading this posting. Our publication - Playback - is a monthly 40 page A5 magazine distributed on a subscription basis to readers in the UK and other parts of Europe. It's put together by three ex-pirate radio deejays, with help from correspondents in various parts of the world. We are basically doing it for fun, but properly. We want to let our readers know what is going on in the broadcast ra dio world (we don't do TV or amateur radio). But we really need reporters / correspondents who can write some words every month on what is happening radio-wise in their area/country. There's no real pay, but there are free magazines for correspondents, plus big discounts on radio souvenirs such as CDs, tapes and the like. And you get the kick of knowing you are letting other radio fans know what's happening in your local scene. Also, any freebies we get are shared out! Wherever you are in the world, we do really want to hear from you. In particular we would like to hear from radio fans in Australia/New Zealand, Israel/Middle East, USA/Canada, South America, and some parts of Europe. The only qualifications needed are: Access to a computer, ability to send and receive regular e-mails (or contribute via disk), and an enthusiasm for broadcast radio. Don't worry if your spelling or English are not too good, our Spanish and French isn't either! We can sort out all the grammar at our end. If you think you can help us on a regular basis, please send me an e-mail (address below) and I'll get back to you. Thanks for your time ATB Mike __ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- mike@coconut.demon.co.uk /|\ PLAYBACK Magazine Where the Atari (b)eats Bill Gates / | \ for all radio fans AtariHard - I've been everywhere today! / | \ E-mail for full details ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ch2m.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!nrcnet0.nrc.ca!ratilal From: green@autsrv.iitsg.nrc.ca Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Shack DX-380 Date: 5 Feb 1996 17:46:56 GMT Organization: National Research Council, Canada Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4f5fqg$qi0@nrcnet0.nrc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: greenpc1.iitsg.nrc.ca Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) I am considering the purchase of a DX-380 receiver for general purpose shortwa ve listening (the lack of a BFO is not a concern here.) If anyone could offer com ments as to its suitability for this purpose, or regarding any problems that have be en encountered, I would be most grateful. thanks Dave Green From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!blackbush.xlink.net!rz.uni-karlsruhe.de!news.uni-stuttgart.de!news.belwue.de!news From: Joachim Brettschneider Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio South Africa Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 12:20:53 +0100 Organization: Fraunhofer Institut Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation Lines: 7 Message-ID: <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: parlix.ikos2.iao.fhg.de Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.3_U1 sun4c) Hi everybody, I have not been listening to shortwave for quite a long time. Can anybody tell me, if Radio South Africa is still active and how to receive them in Europe? Thanks, From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!darwin.sura.net!ukma!news.cuny.edu!shiva.hunter.cuny.edu!dseghet From: Dennis Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio South Africa Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 20:21:11 -0500 Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: shiva.hunter.cuny.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> > Hi everybody, > > I have not been listening to shortwave for quite a long time. > Can anybody tell me, if Radio South Africa is still active and > how to receive them in Europe? > > Thanks, It has changed it's name to Channel Africa and now broadcasts primarily for African audience. Consult WRTH for schedule details or check one of the SWL web-sites. Denis. ________________________________________________________ | | | practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty. | |________________________________________________________| From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:40 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.orst.edu!wsrcc.com!wetware!nntp-hub.barrnet.net!inet-nntp-gw-1.us.oracle.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news1.digex.net!ears!islenet!dan.lewis From: dan.lewis@islenet.com Subject: Sangean 818CS FET Fix Message-ID: <9602062122.0U1CA00@islenet.com> Organization: Isle-Net (908) 495-6996 X-Mailer: TBBS/TIGER v1.0 Distribution: world Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 21:22:53 -0500 Lines: 5 I'm still looking for information on repairing the reduced sensitivity problem causing by static zapping the FET front end on the Sangean 818CS. Someone her e some time ago said it was just a matter of replacing the FET. If anyone has actually done this repair, could you please share details here. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!MMT.COM!dcote Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602081738.MAA165666@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:38:45 EST Reply-To: "Cote, Denis" Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: "Cote, Denis" Subject: SCA services Lines: 10 Hello to all on the list, Does anyone in the SE Mass and RI area know of which FM broadcast stations transmit SCA services? Regards Denis P. Cote N1GYU DCOTE@MMT.COM N1GYU@AOL.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!FIX.NET!kwyatt Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602052328.SAA254081@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 07:00:22 -0800 Reply-To: Keith Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Keith Subject: Seeking Web Home Page Addresses! Lines: 14 Hello, If you have a WEB page that is dedicated to SWL, Ham or DX-ing Radio hobby please let me know so I can put you on my web page. I have all the broadcasters I just need home pages of individuals. It must be radio related or tell about your radio hobby! Thanks and see you down the log. Keith, N6JPA -- Keith|PGP key by finger| Ham/SWL/WUN,PGP & installation program at http://www.fix.net/~kwyatt Life is short enjoy it. --------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: norml@ix.netcom.com (Norm Lehfeldt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna price Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 23:55:32 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4f65ip$ft3@cloner3.netcom.com> References: <1996Feb5.163303.1523@picker.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfo-ca17-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Feb 05 3:58:17 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 That's about the going price. But you should check the C. Crane catalogue. (800 522 8863) They have several different Select-A-Tenna models--one for direct connection to the receiver another with a connector for an additional exterior antenna. Norm KUBASHA@whqvax.picker.com (Joe Kubasha) wrote: >Does anybody know who has the best price on the Select-A-Tenna? The >3 companies that I know carry it all have it priced around $60. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!uk-usenet.uk.sun.com!usenet From: timj@baa.uk.sun.com (Tim Jinkerson - Sun UK - Applications Engineer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Shortwave wanted Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:12:16 GMT Organization: Sun Microsystems (UK) Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4fatig$8sr@flonk.uk.sun.com> References: <4f30iv$1ehm@msunews.cl.msu.edu> Reply-To: timj@baa.uk.sun.com NNTP-Posting-Host: baa.uk.sun.com In article 1ehm@msunews.cl.msu.edu, snyders2@pilot.msu.edu (SS) writes: Hi, I would like to buy a shortwave radio. I want one which provides continous range, NOT shortwave 1-9. I would like suggestions on which one to buy or if anyone is selling, let me know. I am currently looking at a Grundig Yachtboy. Thanks, Shane I use a Roberts 870, which is very good, but big. And if I could change one t hing about it, I would fit line leven output sockets for taping. The best thi ng is that you have three tuning methods, direct-dial, up-down buttons and rot ary knob. Please note that I am not recommending it over and above other receivers, for the simple reason that I don't know how good the competition is. All the best Tim From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: rbuglione@aol.com (RBuglione) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Software Program for Shortwave Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:08:36 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4es9p4$ale@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: rbuglione@aol.com (RBuglione) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anybody know if it is possible to find a software program for learning morse code? A friend is interested in using his computer to learn morse code. Can that be possible? Hey, thanks a million for whoever knows this piece of knowledge. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!Portugal.EU.net!imagine!migm From: migm@imagine.pt (MIGUEL MOURA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony ICF - SW10 Message-ID: <8BA4596.04D5009A87.uuout@imagine.pt> Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 23:50:00 Distribution: world Organization: IMAGinE+, IMAGinE Net BBS +351-1-846-2600, Lisbon, Portugal Reply-To: migm@imagine.pt (MIGUEL MOURA) X-Newsreader: PCBoard Version 15.22 X-Mailer: PCBoard/UUOUT Version 1.20 Lines: 21 First, I am a beginner in listenning radio stations, I mean, I have listen the BBC, some arabian radio stations, :(((( , some france stations, on a SW radio, but it was the far i went. Know i want to go more far, that's why i want ot buy a small radio like the Sony ICF SW10, and i like to know if it's a good radio to start or if it worth to buy a sony ICF- sw7600g, or a Sony ICF-SW1000T. I also need to know the ISBN number, author, and Publisher, for the "World radio tv handbook" for this year. Thanks in advance Miguel Moura Internet -> miguel.moura@imagine.net Fidonet -> 2:362/10 ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!msunews!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.midusa.net!news From: shorock@midusa.net (Don Shorock) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony ICF 2001 Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 07:19:56 GMT Organization: Netspace Lines: 33 Message-ID: <4f46nf$e7c@news.midusa.net> References: <310D66C5.3E53@interaccess.com> <4ejv94$n6l@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> Reply-To: shorock@midusa.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 206.28.186.34 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) wrote: >"Herb A. Zite" wrote: >>I was just about to buy a 2010 when I was given a 2001. Anyone have any >>data/opinions on the 2001? It's hard to beat free, but I wanted to get >>something good too. >Herb: >My trusty Sony ICF 2001 still works well and lives at my bedside where >the power-down after up to 90 minutes is handy. It is almost as >sensitive, side-by-side, as my Drake R8 but lack all the features for >digging out difficult signals. I was able to qsl many countries >before getting the R8. >The only real irritation I've had, similar to alll the other Sony >products I own, is a scratchy volume control that requires occasional >attention. I suppose the 2010, which still consistently garners >accolades, is an improvement but not at your price. >Your next step-up might be to a table-top when and if ready -- be sure >to get something with synchronous detection. >-RK- My 16-year old son & I each have a Sony 2001. Had them for over 10 years... still work find (except for that sticky volume slide). It seems to do much better with just the built-in rod antenna than with anything else. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!brighton.openmarket.com!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!venus.sun.com!uk-usenet.uk.sun.com!usenet From: timj@baa.uk.sun.com (Tim Jinkerson - Sun UK - Applications Engineer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SRF-42 on Clearance Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:05:13 GMT Organization: Sun Microsystems (UK) Lines: 13 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4fat59$8sr@flonk.uk.sun.com> References: <31140C68.5CCF@access.digex.net> Reply-To: timj@baa.uk.sun.com NNTP-Posting-Host: baa.uk.sun.com In article 5CCF@access.digex.net, "Randall S. Benn" w rites: > I picked up a Sony SRF-42 AM stereo walkman on sale at The Edge today for > $22.88. The Edge is a chain of small electronics stores owned by Tandy > usually found in shopping malls. The one I went to was in Pentagon City > Mall in the NoVA/DC area. > > Randy Benn > Alexandria, VA Guess I live in the wrong continent. Over here the box would cost more than t hat. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!tandem!usenet From: Tom Morse Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SRF-42 on Clearance Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 10:09:11 -0800 Organization: Tandem Computers Inc., Cupertino, CA Lines: 25 Message-ID: <311A3C47.3C30@ub.com> References: <31140C68.5CCF@access.digex.net> <2a6.24171.548@acenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 130.252.230.149 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) Brian Carling wrote: > > Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave > From: brian.carling@acenet.com > "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" > > So what? > Do you work for these people? > What on earth does this have to do with SHORTWAVE RADIO??? > (the topic of this newsgroup!) > [stuff omitted] The topic of AM stereo receivers has been a recurrent one in this group. Perhaps you have not noticed that. The poster did nothing wrong, but you did by acting impulsively and criticizing him unjustly. I would suggest that you read and enjoy this group and not try to police it. Lord know that the Federal government is going to pick up all those policing chores anyway :). Tom From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!ra.nrl.navy.mil!lamarck.sura.net!sunset.backbone.olemiss.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sierra.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!rahul.net!a2i!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <31140C68.5CCF@access.digex.net> Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 14:26:00 -0500 Organization: =ACE= ONLINE (301)942-2218 Subject: Sony SRF-42 on Clearance Message-ID: <2a6.24171.548@acenet.com> Lines: 18 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" So what? Do you work for these people? What on earth does this have to do with SHORTWAVE RADIO??? (the topic of this newsgroup!) RSB>I picked up a Sony SRF-42 AM stereo walkman on sale at The Edge today for RSB>$22.88. The Edge is a chain of small electronics stores owned by Tandy RSB>usually found in shopping malls. The one I went to was in Pentagon City RSB>Mall in the NoVA/DC area. RSB>Randy Benn RSB>Alexandria, VA --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: aussie7@ix.netcom.com(Michael K. Hovde ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SW-77 receiver Date: 6 Feb 1996 03:08:40 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4f6gno$ok4@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mad2-05.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Feb 05 7:08:40 PM PST 1996 In <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> Udo Schima writes: > >I intend to buy a Sony SW-77 portable receiver while in >Canada and the U.S.Would appreciate it if anyone would >share his/her experience and advice where I could get the >best price. >Thanks in advance > >Virtually > >Udo Schima > > When in the United States, pick up a copy of "Popular Photography" magazine. That source will give you prices in the advertisements of "Bi-Rite Camera", "Executive Camera", and "Smile Camera" All of these merchants are in New York City. Prices for the 77 range from $408 to $460. Good Luck, Mike Hovde aussie7@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: aussie7@ix.netcom.com(Michael K. Hovde ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SW-77 receiver Date: 7 Feb 1996 01:55:44 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 41 Message-ID: <4f90r0$57p@reader2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> <4f6gno$ok4@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <4f817h$e1e@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-mad2-04.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 06 5:55:44 PM PST 1996 In <4f817h$e1e@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> rmr@columbia.edu () writes: > >Michael K. Hovde (aussie7@ix.netcom.com) wrote: >> In <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> Udo Schima >> writes: >> > >> >I intend to buy a Sony SW-77 portable receiver while in >> >Canada and the U.S.Would appreciate it if anyone would >> >share his/her experience and advice where I could get the >> >best price. >> >Thanks in advance >> > >> >Virtually >> > >> >Udo Schima >> > >> > >> When in the United States, pick up a copy of "Popular Photography" >> magazine. That source will give you prices in the advertisements of >> "Bi-Rite Camera", "Executive Camera", and "Smile Camera" All of these >> merchants are in New York City. Prices for the 77 range from $408 to >> $460. >> Good Luck, >> Mike Hovde aussie7@ix.netcom.com > >You should stay away from Smile and Bi-Rite; these merchants do NOT honor >their mail-order prices when you walk into the store. In my opinion, these >are not first tier merchants. I would recommend instead J&R (located >in lower Manhattan) and/or B+H Photo. Both are completely reliable. > >/Bob Resnikoff >Columbia University Thanks for the information. I printed your response, and will note when I call and order from one of these. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usit.net!padawer.ppp.usit.net!user From: padawer@usit.net (Randy Padawer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SW-77 receiver Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 08:27:52 -0500 Organization: Apolog Lines: 8 Message-ID: References: <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> <4f6gno$ok4@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> <4f817h$e1e@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> <4f90r0$57p@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: padawer.ppp.usit.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.5 I have a used (practically new; turned on maybe five times in less than a year) SW-77; I'll sell for $290 plus UPS etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Padawer, P.O. Box 1167, Knoxville, TN 37901-1167 U.S.of A Internet: padawer@usit.net America Online: "Ad Randy" Telephone: (615) 637-7263 Ham Radio op: WA4FJF ----------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!COMPULINK.GR!zliangas Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602052328.SAA234802@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 15:57:39 +0200 Reply-To: zliangas@compulink.gr Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" Comments: Authenticated sender is From: Zacharias Liangas Subject: Re: swl$l and rrs :question to mailmanager Lines: 23 Two weeks ago I joined again sw$l list after the change of the adress in my server Last week I sent a mesage via the rrs group , however aftrwards the list sudenly stooped transmitting mesages to my mailbox . I thought it was the common case of swl$l list last yer for somewhile to delay mesages due to unknown reasons for me In contrastof it when I made a QUERY this Monday , the listserver immedately replied to me that I am not subscribed. However all lst year when I sent mesages through rrs , the server always sent me replies that mesage has sucessfully distributed I do not know why the server resigned my sub . Does anyone know the reason ? TIA Zacharias Liangas DX sejak 72 anggota World DC club 2104 businessman From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: bumologist@usa.pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: THE POLITICAL DIGEST Date: 2 Feb 1996 05:41:04 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4es85g$l0h@news1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <4eo1ig$lkf@twizzler.callamer.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe12.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: bumologist X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (BUMOLOGIST) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.4.0 Why,oh why do you post this stuff in the shortwave group?? -- Bumologist...Not just a Job,it's a Hobby! Barry Felstein From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: This week on Quirks and Quarks Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 13:23:56 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4f096v$h9f@grouper.Exis.Net> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 36.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 The CBC program Quirks and Quarks will feature the following segments on its Sunday morning broadcast to the USA: 1. What foods can actually show a health benefit? Q&Q examines claims made for oat bran in reducing cholesterol. 2. Language development in chimpanzees. 3. The death of the final member of a species that has existed on Earth for 1.5 million years occurred this week at the London zoo. Hear about the Polynesian Tree Snail. 4. Using the worldwide web to peer through a big telescope. What does telerobotic science portend for the furure? Quirks and Quarks is beamed to the USA on shortwave frequencies of 9.640 and 11.855 MHz on Sunday mornings after the news at 1300 UTC (8 AM EST). Listen in for what is IMHO one of the best programs on shortwave radio. If you like it, let Radio Canada know you appreciate their efforts. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:30:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!winternet.com!news.minn.net!JHILL From: dsp@timewave.com (Customer Support) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Timewave Technology Homepage Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 21:46:14 GMT Organization: Timewave Technology Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4f8lrp$k1u@cobra.Minn.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-74.minn.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:14021 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24688 rec.radio.amateur.misc:97849 rec.radio.shortwave:69816 I am proud to announce that the WWW Homepage for Timewave Technology is finally up and running. You can view spec sheets for our products, a list of dealers, a list of magazine reviews, customer testimonials, download user manuals, and more. It's not as fancy as some homepages, and a few parts are still under construction, but it'll improve as time goes on. Check it out at: http://www.timewave.com/index.html 73, John, NJ0M Product Engineer and wearer of many hats... Timewave Technology Inc. dsp@timewave.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!SRS.USA.COM!TIM Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602080109.UAA121657@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 18:35:00 LCL Reply-To: Tim Manwell Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Tim Manwell Subject: to the listowner Lines: 5 Would the listowner please respond to me with instructions as to how to unscubscribe from the list? Thank you. Regards, Tim Manwell.....tmanwell@srs.usa.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gwu.edu!totoro From: totoro@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu (Mary Lee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Top Ten Winterfest Revelations Date: 1 Feb 1996 20:51:04 GMT Organization: The George Washington University, Washington DC Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4er93o$c0h@cronkite.seas.gwu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.164.127.252 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] From the Home Office in Grand Rapids Michigan, a man who put the Meat in Meaty Boy....... Top Ten Revelations of Kulpsville Holiday Inn workers. 10. Instead of cash, Anita McCormick leaves signed copies of her books on nightstand for tip. 9. Ulis Flemming found dead next to local skunk 8. Glenn Hauser's room filled with thousands of pictures of Marie Lamb 7. Local women still come to hotel asking where to find "Big Daddy" George Zeller 6. O.J. Simpson was actually there looking for the real killers 5. Almost Nightly Bob Brown would run through the hallway naked screaming " my euro is coming my euro is coming" 4. Local Rescue Squad had to frequently help Gerry Dexter get the chipmunk out of his pants 3. Breakfast bar closed by order of health department after Scarfman left more sausage than he took 2. Dave Valko is buried in room 133 and the number one revelation of Holiday Inn workers....... 1. Hans Johnson, Hugh Grant, Hugh Grant, Hans Johnson -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!maggie.ionsys.com!news.corpcomm.net!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Top Ten Winterfest Revelations Date: 7 Feb 1996 00:09:17 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4f8qjd$q0i@newstand.syr.edu> References: <4er93o$c0h@cronkite.seas.gwu.edu> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: hydra.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Mary Lee (totoro@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu) wrote: : From the Home Office in Grand Rapids Michigan, a man who put the Meat in : Meaty Boy....... : Top Ten Revelations of Kulpsville Holiday Inn workers. : 8. Glenn Hauser's room filled with thousands of pictures of Marie Lamb Well, you can't fault the man for having good taste! :-) 73-- Marie Lamb (who doesn't have thousands of pictures of anyone in particular) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!lowe.demon.co.uk From: Richard McLachlan Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Watkins Johnson HF-1000 Receiver Date: Wed, 07 Feb 96 11:15:09 GMT Organization: Lowe Electronics UK Lines: 19 Message-ID: <823691709snz@LOWE.CO.UK> References: <4f46ff$prc@pacific.pacific.net> Reply-To: Richard@lowe.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: lowe.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: lowe.demon.co.uk In article <4f46ff$prc@pacific.pacific.net> brooke@pacific.net "Mr. Brooke Clarke" writes: > Does anyone know about this receiver or where I can find a road test? > Are they available used and/or the 8712 series? > > Thanks, > Brooke > N6GCE > > There is a copy of the HF1000 review by Tom Roach on our web site at http://www.lowe.co.uk/ Just follow the links -- Richard McLachlan Lowe Electronics UK From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ican.net!news.io.org!nobody From: lobo@ionews.io.org (Niel J. Wolfish) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WGTG QSLs Date: 7 Feb 1996 22:10:09 -0500 Organization: Internex Online (shell.io.org), Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fbpih$jqt@ionews.io.org> References: <4f6h3u$sg4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: zap.io.org In article , Charles P. Crawford wrote: >In article <4f6h3u$sg4@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, gerryb4991@aol.com >(GerryB4991) wrote: > >> Has anyone yet received a QSL from WGTG? Nothing here for a December report with a SASE. -- Niel Wolfish lobo@io.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.rio.com!usenet From: molsen@rio.com (Monte Olsen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 21:53:33 GMT Organization: Northwest Internet Services, Inc. Lines: 10 Message-ID: <3113d90d.1688898@206.96.130.1> References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> Reply-To: molsen@rio.com NNTP-Posting-Host: p37.t0.rio.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 UTC stands for Universal Time Coordinated (I think). I know the first two words are correct. It's the same as GMT, but the modern counterpart. Also the same as Zulu time, which any HF RTO or VHF type person in the army (military as a whole?) can tell you about. Monte Former RTO O5B20, O5C20 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!in-news.erinet.com!inquo!nntp.uio.no!news.cais.net!news.his.com!news From: Gayle Van Horn Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Who is Jay Marvin? -or- How I Finally Logged New Jersey!! Date: 5 Feb 1996 23:10:50 GMT Organization: Monitoring Times Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4f62pr$r49@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup1.grove.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) No, this isn't Gayle, nor is it Larry. it is their son Loyd. The one who used to DX regularly beofre work dragged him away from the rcvrs. So please exscuse if this posting will be determined old news after I post it. I have been away from the hobby since sometime this summer. Author's Note - If you are a member of the NRC, you probably saw my frustration in some of my musings, "Still no NJ!!". After long last, I was able to log this elusive state with no trouble whatsoever. Loudest station on the dials this night in fact! There will be a private party to celebrate this accomplishment later this evening!-hi 1660 WJDM-Elizabethtown, NJ - Heard them last night with Radio Oz (Aahs) programming. Only ID's I could hear were at the top of the hour. Call to radio station today says they'll be here the next 10 years!! So I guess there's no hurry to QSL em'-hi. What happened to my 1630 Caribbean Station??? I come back to the dials and they are gone!!!??? Well, back to the dials. Snow and ice knocked down MY longwire, so I have to go use the darn Drake R-8 with the KIWA. (Awwwwww heck :-) Later folks! LOYD Van Horn "The Orkin guy of static" - Brought to you by: _ _ \ /\ / \ / \ / \/ \/ EEZER From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!erinews.ericsson.se!eua.ericsson.se!news.algonet.se!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WRN freqs? Date: 3 Feb 1996 16:25:14 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f0jrq$qng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4ev1j1$a80@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My mind was elsewhere. Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Let the lamp affix its beam. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. -Wallace Stevens From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!lori.albany.net!news.sover.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm.tmc.edu!newshost.convex.com!news.onramp.net!usenet From: dbmartin@onramp.net (david martin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WWCR Schedule? Date: 3 Feb 1996 04:51:35 GMT Organization: On-Ramp; Individual Internet Connections; Dallas/Ft Worth/Houston, TX USA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4eupkn$3cf@news.onramp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: stemmons23.onramp.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.3 Where can I find a current WWCR PROGRAM schedule on the net? Either FTP or WWW is ok. Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.scott.net!acara.snsnet.net!news5.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: pyewacket1@aol.com (Pyewacket1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: YB 400 Date: 1 Feb 1996 22:20:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ervts$6v6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4er5mm$ud9@nw002.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader In article <4er5mm$ud9@nw002.infi.net>, Scott Ryan writes: >My Grundig YB 400, only about 1 month old, has lost some of it's ability >to receive SW stations. Even when the signal strenght meter show a good >signal it "huffs" & pops. Any ideas? Do you mean the way it kind of "pauses" momentarily after it's locked onto a station? I noticed it does that, regardless of band. Are you using the external antenna? Mine is about the same age...I noticed the batteries that came with it went fast...have you tried changing yours or are you running on AC? Lynn. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Feb 09 17:31:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!tandem!usenet From: Tom Morse Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ZENITH TO D7000Y? Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 06:42:42 -0800 Organization: Tandem Computers Inc., Cupertino, CA Lines: 13 Message-ID: <31161762.4257@ub.com> References: <4etr53$37e@news.one.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 130.252.230.149 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6b (Win16; I) To: christopher kaine christopher kaine wrote: [stuff deleted] > Also, a couple of problems, first the weather band mode seems to be very > insensitive, yet the normal FM is great. Second the dial lights, tuning > meter-battery meter, is inoperative. Any hints- suggestions. > I found that ALL the switches and pots on my TO needed to be cleaned. You can test the dial light by plugging the radio into the wall instead of using batteries. The dial light works continuously when the set is operated off the mains current. Tom KE6DIO From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bofh.mi.org!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!bt!cage.zoo.bt.co.uk!steve.whitt From: Steve Whitt Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 1670 KTRK, 1660 Unid from MN Date: 12 Feb 1996 13:27:11 GMT Organization: BT Labs, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK Lines: 18 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4fnf7f$c89@pheidippides.axion.bt.co.uk> References: <4fmu3o$isu@sol.utu.fi> NNTP-Posting-Host: cage.zoo.bt.co.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Nuntius 2.0.1_PPC X-XXMessage-ID: X-XXDate: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 13:27:16 GMT In article <4fmu3o$isu@sol.utu.fi> [yr{s, PAYRAS@sara.cc.utu.fi writes: >Recently I heard the army station KTRK 1670 here in Finland. >At about the same time (around 11 UTC) I also heard a station >on 1660 identifying itself something like "Radio I" or "Radio R" >and giving an address in Minneapolis MN. I could not copy the >station ID or address perfectly so someone please help. Surely >it was not WJDM, which could also be heard during local night time >around 01 UTC. > Pertti What you heard was WJDM with "Radio Aahs", a networked children's programme. Congratulations on KTRK which I also heard here in England (IDing as A.R.M.Y). regards Steve Editor Medium Wave News From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:29 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!pfizergate!news From: "William E. Rhodes" Subject: Re: 1670 KTRK, 1660 Unid from MN X-Nntp-Posting-Host: wrhodes.pfizer.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: Sender: news@pfizer.com (News Admin) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Organization: Pfizer References: <4fmu3o$isu@sol.utu.fi> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 14:55:29 GMT X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) Lines: 19 PAYRAS@sara.cc.utu.fi ([yr{s, Pertti Olavi) wrote: >Hi folks > >Recently I heard the army station KTRK 1670 here in Finland. >At about the same time (around 11 UTC) I also heard a station >on 1660 identifying itself something like "Radio I" or "Radio R" >and giving an address in Minneapolis MN. I recently read an article in my local (New Jersey) newspaper on WJDM launching 24 hour children's programming. The Radio Aahs shows are produced by Minneapolis-based Children's Broadcasting Corporation, which explains the Minnesota address. By the way, the article points out that the station has been heard in Finland, England, Switzerland,and India. Bill Rhodes From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!msunews!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!JeffC From: JeffC@gnn.com (Jeff Chambers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 17625 MHz Talkin' Loud...Sayin' Nothin. Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 19:37:19 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4fgpd0$39@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-8-77.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 10 Feb 1996 00:37:52 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 I posted a short message a week or so ago about 17625 heard here in Long Island NY. The frequency is occupied with a very strong dead carrier, and has no SSB/Utility component. Since then, I've heard from someone else here on Long Island... they believe the transmission source is somewhere due North of here. I've also heard from Cleveland that this signal is present and strong. It would be neat to know the range of this transmission...Anybody out there hear this signal? Of course, if someone knows the source and purpose of the transmission, please post. Looks like the signal is present 24 hours... but I can't attest to that. Thanks...73's Jeff Chambers From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!news.alt.net!news1.alt.net!news.exodus.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!svc.portal.com!news1.best.com!shellx.best.com!dfox From: dfox@belvedere.sbay.org (David E. Fox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 2010 Date: 10 Feb 1996 03:41:50 GMT Organization: Dave's Really K-rad Linux Box Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <4f2mho$4t0@reader2.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: dfox@belvdere.vip.best.com NNTP-Posting-Host: belvdere.vip.best.com X-Newsreader: slrn (0.8.5) In article <4f2mho$4t0@reader2.ix.netcom.com>, Suzy Calvert-French wrote: >Please, someone tell me the brand name, model number, and place of >purchase for an AC adapter that will work. I will appreciate your help. If you can also cc: me on this I'd be grateful. My Sony 2010 has had power supply problems - it may or may not be the adapter. At any rate, I have to physically hold the end of the adapter against the female contact plug rather forcefully to get any power, and of course that's tiresome. I bought some D cell batteries for it as well, but for some reason I am having trouble making contact with them as well. >Regards, >Suzy -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David E. Fox Tax Thanks for lettimg me dfox@belvdere.vip.best.com the change magnetic patterns root@belvedere.sbay.org churches on your hard disk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: bob1355740@aol.com (BOB1355740) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: All Star Game???? Date: 11 Feb 1996 18:33:55 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4flud3$gb1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: bob1355740@aol.com (BOB1355740) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anyone know where it is on shortwave???? And if it is on?????? Bob Haag From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!carney.demon.co.uk From: Ian Carney Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: another liberal bites the dust\ poor jay marvin PT2 Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 00:10:35 GMT Organization: None Lines: 9 Message-ID: <234252709wnr@carney.demon.co.uk> References: <4f9j75$es@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> <4d7v24$f30@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4dfvf6$dn4_001@ppp1.igc.org> <4dkr86$9i0@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> <4e3udp$ft4@nkosi.well.com> <4ea61t$o75@ray.atw.fullfeed.com> <4enelh$5b5@nkosi.well.com> Reply-To: Ian@carney.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: carney.demon.co.uk X-Broken-Date: Friday, Feb 09, 1996 00.10.35 X-Newsreader: Newswin Alpha 0.7 X-Mail2News-Path: relay-4.mail.demon.net!post.demon.co.uk!carney.demon.co.uk This is puerile nonsense - can't you people grow up and behave like responsible adults? I think this thread has absolutley nothing to do with SWQ, and would be better conducted through personal email. I don't wan't to waste my time reading infatile diatribes from opiniated buffons of any or all political persuasions. Grow up!! Ian Carney From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!decwrl!waikato!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!GARDNER_A@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ARMY on 1670 Date: 9 Feb 1996 09:11:07 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, Public Access Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4ff33b$lt@golem.wcc.govt.nz> References: <4favri$jf9@alpha.sky.net> Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Can someone please advise the date and time that KTRK intends to shut down its operation. I'm going to have to travel 100 miles to get to my R8 and aerial and I'll be pretty annoyed if I get there only to find out that they've gone off the air. If they do stay on the air for another 24hours I should be able to nail them. I've heard WJDM two weeks in a row from here in New Zealand. Cheers, Andy Gardner From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!snooze.ser.bbnplanet.com!crick.sura.net!darwin.sura.net!udel!rochester!cornellcs!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!europa.com!europa119 From: timscott@europa.com (Portland, Oregon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: buying a SWR...help! Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 05:27:56 GMT Organization: Europa Communications, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4fjuos$97s_001@europa119.europa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: europa119.europa.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 i'm willing to spend under 200 for a new radio. should i buy Sandeans ATS818 for 174.95 or should i buy the Sony SW7600g for 190.00....Or for the money is there another thats better then those? From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!usenet From: mom@pop.com (Troy) Newsgroups: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 17:17:07 GMT Organization: Pacifier BBS, Vancouver, Wa. ((360) 693-0325) Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4fl8st$6kj@news.pacifier.com> References: <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <4enkhg$j5g@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <310FA7A8.23A1@lamar.colostate.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip6.van1.pacifier.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.music.phish:129681 rec.nude:77251 rec.org.sca:140871 rec.pets.birds:53885 rec.pets.cats:139142 rec.pets.herp:57623 rec.radio.shortwave:69969 rec.radio.swap:57284 rec.running:49801 rec.scuba:87249 On Wed, 31 Jan 1996 09:32:24 -0800, fiz wrote: >TLeeMay wrote: >> >> In article <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca>, >> furry@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Keith McLeod) writes: >> >> >In Canada these people violate fedral law, I assume it is the same in the >> >> >'States. If anyone has the original post why not route it to the FBI and >> >let them handle it. >> >> Already been done.... >> E-mailed and snail-mailed 'em last week. >> > > >oh brother. send them to the fbi? like they care anyway. buy a vowel. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!calvino.alaska.net!nntp.alaska.net!usenet From: Roger & Jean Hale Newsgroups: alt.slack,rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,alt.illuminati Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: 11 Feb 1996 06:54:33 GMT Organization: Internet Alaska Inc. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fk3r9$mlm@byatt.alaska.net> References: <4f10fr$if@macross.com> <4f49ti$d0q@news.icanect.net> <4f4dn4$edj@news.icanect.net> <4f7psj$6o6@newsgate.sps.mot.com> <4fbta0$bcs@nw002.infi.net> <311a9bb7.49362351@news1.radix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: paq-p1-51.alaska.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.slack:64934 rec.music.phish:129688 rec.nude:77253 rec.org.sca:140874 rec.radio.shortwave:69971 rec.radio.swap:57288 rec.running:49803 rec.scuba:87251 alt.illuminati:9180 lurch@mindspring.com (Mr Lurch) wrote: >Shouldn't somebody make a "wisecrack" about "Uranus" about now? > >Lurch Please take animals off these threads of this subject From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jwwall@ix.netcom.com(John W. Wall ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Can BBC Radio 3 be received by any means in North America? Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:04:14 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 2 Message-ID: <4fqjqu$jcr@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-stm2-18.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 13 10:04:14 AM PST 1996 Can BBC Radio 3 (Classical FM) be received by satellite in North America? (I assume the answer is No.) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.interport.net!news.interport.net!not-for-mail From: sflorez@interport.net (Sergio A. Florez) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: CSPAN AUDIO Date: 10 Feb 1996 16:33:28 -0500 Organization: Interport Communications Corp. Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: interport.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Recently I heard that C-Span was transmitting the BBC and several other shortwave broadcasters on secondary audio channels. Are these audio channels available by plugging the cable into some sort of audio equipment? Or does the local cable company have to subscribe to this specifically in order to get it. Sergio Florez sflorez@interport.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:41 1996 From: pto@msn.com (Peter Olsen) Subject: RE: CSPAN AUDIO Date: 13 Feb 96 00:03:40 -0800 References: <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003b0c@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 30 sflorez@interport.net (Sergio A. Florez) writes: >>Recently I heard that C-Span was transmitting the BBC and several other >>shortwave broadcasters on secondary audio channels. Are these audio >>channels available by plugging the cable into some sort of audio >>equipment? >>Or does the local cable company have to subscribe to this specifically in >>order to get it. I'll tell you my experience in Fairfax County, Virginia: I wrote my cable company asking them to add this service. In about a month, they said they would (maybe they were already planning it, but I like to think I can take credit for this myself!). Because of the equipment they needed to order, however, it took 7 or 8 more months for the service to actually come on line. For this to work, your cable company must downlink the audio (which is on a separate channel from C-SPAN video), and feed that audio into an SAP modulator. The modulator adds SAP (and turns on the stereo light) for C-SPAN video on the cable system. You may need to have a cable descrambler box that handles SAP (my old one didn't). And finally you have to have an SAP-equipped TV or VCR. C-SPAN offers two audio services: #1 is similar to the World Radio Network (and relays many of their programs). #2 is BBC World Service. You can contact C-SPAN Audio Networks at audio@c-span.org. There is no charge to the cable company, but they are only allowed to offer the audio to their customers as SAP on the C-SPAN channels. Good luck! From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:42 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: CSPAN AUDIO Date: 13 Feb 96 03:27:05 -0800 References: <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003b13@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 5 In Columbus, Ohio, one of the large cable companies offers the BBC feed part of the time and NONE of the second channel of audio. The second largest company stated they had never heard of that audio service on CSPAN and, regardless, they had no interest in carrying it for their customers. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!news.ptd.net!news From: lagert@postoffice.ptd.net (Tom Lager) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: CSPAN AUDIO Date: 13 Feb 1996 02:46:31 GMT Organization: Pencor Services, Inc. Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4fou27$bn8@ns2.ptd.net> References: <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cs2-8.leh.ptd.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.91.7 In article <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net>, sflorez@interport.net (Sergio A. Florez) says: > >Recently I heard that C-Span was transmitting the BBC and several other >shortwave broadcasters on secondary audio channels. Are these audio >channels available by plugging the cable into some sort of audio equipment? >Or does the local cable company have to subscribe to this specifically in >order to get it. > >Sergio Florez >sflorez@interport.net Sergio, Your local cable TV company should be able to tell you if CSPAN audio is available in your area. You will probably need some sort of a set top box to convert the signal to be able to be used by your receiver. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.euro.net!usenet From: andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 10:06:33 GMT Organization: Euronet Internet Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4fkf28$psh@news.euro.net> References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p018.mas.euronet.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) wrote: >It seems that this group is occasionally (as in the past several days), >"overrun" (no negative connotations should be implied) with postings on >medium-wave DXing, medium-wave pirate activity, etc.. Would a new newsgroup, >rec.radio.mw-dx be helpful in seperating these postings (which are off-topic >to the newsgroup rec.radio.shortwave, if one really wants to be strict about >it, which I don't), from postings on shortwave ? This is a good idea in theory, but life is never that simple. Imagine, if you will, someone in Europe asking for the schedule of, say, Radio Netherlands in English. They use both mediumwave and shortwave. So what do you do? Do you post just the SW freqs here and tell the person to check another newsgroup for the rest of the schedule? Do you post the entire schedule, only to have someone post a follow-up message saying that MW is "off topic" ? Or do you post the complete schedule in both newsgroups, thus doubling the bandwidth and risking being "off topic" twice? Indeed, there is not even a worldwide concensus on what consitutes 'MW'. Some people say it ends at 1700kHz, others (because of propagation characteristics) at 2MHz. I am much more concerned about the percentage of postings in this newsgroup which discuss topics far removed from radio.. and I think it is these messages that ought to be 'banished", not legitimate MW ones which are bound to be of interest to at least some of the participants. Purely from a selfsh point of view,. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!nuhou.aloha.net!news.lei.net!news From: Pat & Adaire Mason Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 22:59:42 -1000 Organization: The SenseMedia Network, http://sensemedia.net/, info@sensemedia.net Lines: 10 Message-ID: <311DAFFE.4268@pixi.com> References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ghidora09.pixi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) I like the idea of a MWDX newsgroup. If I want the shortwave stuff, I can still subscribe to the shortwave group, but it would give those who do not want one or the other to weed out a lot. It seems to me that there are plenty of MW DXers to warrant such a group. I vote yes for the new group. Patrick Mason newlife@pixi.com Avid MWDXer... From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.island.net!ham!rs From: rs@ham.island.net (Robert Smits) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Message-ID: <021196131133Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net> Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 13:11:00 PST References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> <311DAFFE.4268@pixi.com> Reply-To: rs@ham.island.net Distribution: world Organization: The Curmudgeon's Cottage X-Newsreader: Rnf 0.79b6 Lines: 31 Pat & Adaire Mason writes: >I like the idea of a MWDX newsgroup. If I want the shortwave stuff, >I can still subscribe to the shortwave group, but it would give those >who do not want one or the other to weed out a lot. It seems to me >that there are plenty of MW DXers to warrant such a group. If there are, how many mailing lists do they run, and what numbers of subscribers/posts do they have? > >I vote yes for the new group. You're premature. There isn't even an RFD (Request For Discussion) yet, much less a CFV (Call For Votes). If there is genuine interest, people will have to make a proposal, and post it to the moderator of news.announce.newgroups. Discussion then takes place in news.groups about the suitability of the name, etc, and all of usenet gets to vote for or against the group before it is created. It's probably not a bad idea, but those who want a newsgroup should try a mailing list first to demonstrate interest. -- rs@ham.island.net America...just a nation of two hundred million used car salesmen with all the money we need to buy guns and no qualms about killing anybody else in the world who makes us feel uncomfortable. - Hunter S. Thompson From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:48 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 04:17:34 GMT Lines: 16 Tony Calguire (calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us) writes: >> > > I think what we need is a broad-based group covering mediumwave, > longwave, fm, tv, and utility DX. Sort-of like an unmoderated version of > rec.radio.broadcasting, but catering to the same type of crowd that > inhabits rec.radio.shortwave. > > A MW-DX-only group would be too restrictive, and separate groups for MW, LW, > FM, and TV would be overkill. I see a real need for a group where we can > discuss things like LW beacons, MW DX-tests, sporadic-E and tropo-DX, > broadcasting policy, legal issues, etc. How about (for unmoderated discussion of broadcast radio issues) alt.radio.br oadcasting, and (for discussion of non-SW DXing) alt.radio.dx? > From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dandan2@aol.com (DanDan2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: 11 Feb 1996 12:15:09 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fl86t$7f1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <311DAFFE.4268@pixi.com> Reply-To: dandan2@aol.com (DanDan2) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I vote yes. MW has enough differences from SW that they need a MW only newsgroup. I vote Yes, and I am a SW DXer only, but I value the things that MW DXing offers, and I can tell you that it is as difficult, if not more difficult, than SWDXing. I vote Yes to a new newsgroup for MW DXing. Dan Henderson From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: 11 Feb 1996 18:54:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4flvit$gsr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <021196131133Rnf0.79b6@ham.island.net> Reply-To: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com My vote is NO. I like DXing both MW and SW and I like having all the posts on one newsgroup. If we want to decrease the signal to noise ratio, we ought to get rid of the bozos who post the political and ultra-right wing rants and the folks who persist in carrying out arguments with each other on this newsgroup instead of taking it to e-mail. Carol "One can never be too thin, too rich, or have too many SWRs." From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!newshost.comco.com!news.tamu.edu!news.utdallas.edu!news01.aud.alcatel.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: vcrman@ix.netcom.com(Phill ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Does any one know of any Vietnam broadcasting Date: 9 Feb 1996 04:39:31 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4fej63$es1@cloner4.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chl-nj3-17.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Feb 08 8:39:31 PM PST 1996 Hi I have a friend who is Vietnamise and would likt to here shortwave broadcast from Vietnam. If you could give the days and times of the broadcast, via e-mail, I will pass it on to him. Thank You Phill Vcrman@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:51 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!imci5!suck-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!zdc!zippo!usenet From: "EIK Corp." Subject: DRAKE SW8 Problem Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Sender: usenet@news.zippo.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Nntp-Posting-Host: 206.27.127.121 Organization: EIK Message-ID: <3119891B.475D@sinon.net> X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 05:24:43 GMT Lines: 8 I have a new SW8, every few days when I turn it on, all of the annunciators come on and the clock reverts to 00:00, (microprocessor reset), memories are not affected.....I called Drake and they had no answer except to state that it is warrantied for a year. I have had no known power losses or other voltage problems (I am running on the 110v./12v. adaptor. Anyone have any ideas ???????? dwk From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hp-cv!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!qiclab.scn.rain.com!europa.com!europa119 From: timscott@europa.com (Portland, Oregon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.ham-radio.swap Subject: Re: Drake SW8 wanted Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 05:18:51 GMT Organization: Europa Communications, Inc. Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4fju7r$9b4_001@europa119.europa.com> References: <311AC44D.29EF@pixi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: europa119.europa.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24857 rec.radio.shortwave:69992 >I am looking for a reasonably priced Drake SW8. Does anyone out >there have one for sale? > >I am interested also in finding out the best prices for new SW8s >as well. > >Does anyone know what kind of internal AM antenna the SW8 has? >Is it a ferrite loop? I need to know if I can use my inductive >loop with it. Also, how do you like it? (I have a Drake R8 and >enjoy it immensely). > in a c. crane company catalog it sales for 699.95. it has a outside mounted antenna mounted in the front of the unit. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!khis_news.khis.kodak.com!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!spool.mu.edu!news.sol.net!uniserve!van-bc!news.cyberstore.ca!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!night.primate.wisc.edu!sdd.hp.com!usc!newshub.cts.com!nuhou.aloha.net!news.lei.net!news From: Pat & Adaire Mason Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.ham-radio.swap Subject: Drake SW8 wanted Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 17:49:33 -1000 Organization: The SenseMedia Network, http://sensemedia.net/, info@sensemedia.net Lines: 18 Message-ID: <311AC44D.29EF@pixi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: gorgax12.pixi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.equipment:24898 rec.radio.shortwave:70041 Aloha, y'all... I am looking for a reasonably priced Drake SW8. Does anyone out there have one for sale? I am interested also in finding out the best prices for new SW8s as well. Does anyone know what kind of internal AM antenna the SW8 has? Is it a ferrite loop? I need to know if I can use my inductive loop with it. Also, how do you like it? (I have a Drake R8 and enjoy it immensely). Thanks in advance.... Patrick Mason newlife@pixi.com Mililani, Hawai`i From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!tech.cftnet.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX 395 Date: 11 Feb 1996 08:22:34 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fk90a$rte@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <4f4ahp$8dt$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-28a.prismnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 What antenna are you using? If it is the telescoping one supplied with the radio you are not going to get any thing. Try a long wire or for $29.95 radio shack sells an anntenna amplifier that works well. Good luck. I own a dx390 from the shack and I get great reception using the eaves antenna that they sell. Bob J. In article <4f4ahp$8dt$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com>, 72724.2674@CompuServe.COM says... > >I recently bought a DX 395, I'm having trouble getting anything. >I'm also a novice. Is this due to a defect, or bad weather? It >is under warrenty, so I could get it fixed. Also it is digital. >I have had better luck with non-digital, so I'm wondering if >digital models are of less quality. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!intac!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!news.uiowa.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!sun.alegria.com!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: kb6ojs@earthlink.net (Steve Silverwood) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375 help Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 17:50:27 GMT Organization: Computer Associates Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4fgbup$dkf@chile.it.earthlink.net> References: <4couc0$t2v@guava.epix.net> Reply-To: kb6ojs@earthlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: max1-oc-ca-41.earthlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I also made sure that whatever SW receiver I picked up would support full coverage. Asking my friend Eric (KA6IHT) at Ham Radio Outlet, he recommended the ICF-2010 from Sony. I purchased it, and have had excellent results picking up SW broadcast, ham, etc. signals. Although an admitted neophyte to shortwave listening, I think I picked a good receiver here. (I o wish it were smaller, though! ;-) feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) wrote: >Rich Mlodoch (rmlodoch@epix.net) wrote: >: I got a DX-375 for Christmas. I noticed that it skip from 6250 kHz >: directly to 7100 kHz. I can't enter any of those frequencies in >: manually either. Is this normal operation? The sales puke told me >: it has continuous coverage from 2300 to 21850 kHz. If this gap is >: normal, what's its purpose? >This limitation is documented in the user's manual. I don't know >why it's there. I stumbled into this too and I'm now looking for a >full-coverage sw receiver. >-- >feustel@netcom.com >Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com >Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ >219-483-1857 -- //Steve// Computer Associates CompuServe: 76703,3035 Fax: 714/557-1675 Internet: kb6ojs@earthlink.net Phone: 714/513-7236 America Online: KB6OJS Homepage: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/KB6OJS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: vcrman@ix.netcom.com(Phill ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-390 : Shortwave lost Date: 8 Feb 1996 02:57:25 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 43 Message-ID: <4fboql$m14@cloner4.netcom.com> References: <4erf2d$eqv@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chl-nj3-11.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Feb 07 6:57:25 PM PST 1996 In <4erf2d$eqv@canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> Norm_Fleming@cc.umanitoba.ca writes: > >My Radio shack DX-390 (two years old) has suddenly lost all Short >Wave reception. All other wave bands are OK. I gather from reading >these columns over the past few months that this is a common >occurrence with this model, probably related to a design fault in the antenna >input that results in the frying of some components by small charges of >static electricity. > >I seem to remember that some posters either had the set replaced, or else >repaired free by Radio Shack. My set is out of warranty, but I figure that >if I took it back to Radio Shack with some proof that such repairs/replacements >without charge are company policy, and have been done for others, they might do >something for me. > >I would therefore like to ask anyone out there who has had this problem >fixed by Radio Shack, with no charges, to please send me that information >by e mail. Many thanks in advance for your help. > >Cheers > >Norm Fleming > Hi I would like to know more about this problem because I have the very same Radio Thanks Phill E-mail me at VCRman@ix.netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:08:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!pravda.aa.msen.com!conch.aa.msen.com!peterc From: peterc@conch.aa.msen.com (Peter Campbell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX-ing Date: 11 Feb 1996 21:45:00 GMT Organization: Msen, Inc. -- Ann Arbor, MI. Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4flo0s$q5e@pravda.aa.msen.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: conch.aa.msen.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] [ Article crossposted from news.newusers.questions ] [ Author was Krishnendu Majumdar ] [ Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 1996 22:12:56 GMT ] Hi, This is a little kid from India who just has gotten his e-mail connectivity. Frankly this note is for those who can decipher what DX-ing means. No, do not try to look for the meaning of it in the webster. It won't help you much. I am a crazy DX enthusiast and used to run a club of my own. I think there must be some cool guys (girls are lukewarmly welcome) who will be interested to know what is happening here in the Asia and Pacific area DX wise. I have a big logbook to share with you guys and in return I also would like receive your findings about what are happening in the other parts of the world. So send me your e-mail addresses. My name and address are given below: Krishnendu Majumder 2krish@pgplan.iimahd.ernet.in For the mean while happy DX-ing. See you guys. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.westnet.com!usenet From: rwp@westnet.com (Roger Pettengill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Freqs for Tornado Chasers? Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 15:18:30 GMT Organization: WestNet Internet Services Lines: 34 Message-ID: <311cb624.12608923@news.westnet.com> References: <4fhf4p$62f$2@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: rwp.westnet.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.182 Bob Allen <76764.2302@CompuServe.COM> wrote: >I do quite a bit of stormchasing in the spring (or whenever >conditions are right, which is quite often in North Texas). >Mostly, chasers use 146.52 simplex when closing in on a storm. >The Project Vortex folks use frequencies assigned to the NWS. In >fact, they have a repeater mounted in their P3 turboprop. >Listening to the output is really interesting. I don't have the >output freq. right now, but it's in the 162-165 MHz range. >SKYWARN nets, however, will be the easiest to listen to. Most HF >work is out, since static crashes in and around thunderstorms >render the HF spectrum largely useless. > >73, Bob / WD5V / Ft. Worth > The NSSL (National Severe Storms Lab) VORTEX freqs are: Ch. 1: 163.100(simplex) Ch. 2: 163.100(in)- 165.435(out) NOAA P-3 airborne repeater Ch. 3: 163.275(simplex) 122.925 P-3 and Electra flight deck crews air-air Beyond line-of-sight range, communications will be by air-to-ground telephone. Ground teams ID as PROBE1, PROBE2, etc. No inter-team communication is allowed on the Channel 1 and 2 VORTEX frequencies. Certain teams will be given permission to use VORTEX Channel 3 for mission-related communications. If other inter-team communications are required, use other means (e.g. CB radios). Roger - rwp@westnet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!nntp.msstate.edu!olivea!sfgw!usenet From: mbalestra@flower.it (Massimo Balestra) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Frequencies of Radio Lima Date: 12 Feb 1996 07:45:15 GMT Organization: Flower S.r.l. Torino Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4fmr6b$9co@sfgw.ICO.Olivetti.Com> NNTP-Posting-Host: barbieri.ico.olivetti.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Is there someone who can tell me the frequencies (on short waves) for Europe and Mediterranian sea (Italy) of Radio Lima (Perou)? Thank You in advance Massimo From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!alpha1.csd.uwm.edu!not-for-mail From: herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu (Nathan Ryan Gingras) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Subject: Re: fs/trd: SONY ICF-SW100s Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner Date: 7 Feb 1996 16:25:00 GMT Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4fajos$ltn@uwm.edu> References: <4f9i81$943@uwm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.169.1 X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:70011 rec.radio.swap:57369 rec.radio.scanner:45446 Nathan Ryan Gingras (herb@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu) wrote: : Swap ICFsw100s for AR-2500, or sell for $275 : : Nate. : : This radio has been sold. Nate, KB9LSX http://www.uwm.edu/~herb From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!nntp.inc.net!news.sol.net!uniserve!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!interaccess!usenet From: "Herb A. Zite" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 17:43:36 -0600 Organization: Zite's Water Works, Chief Drip in Charge Lines: 4 Message-ID: <311BDC28.1B68@interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d113.nb.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:69982 rec.radio.scanner:45394 alt.radio.scanner:27411 rec.radio.swap:57300 Unblocked AR3000A scanner. In very good condition with all accessories, box and docs. $925 or best offer + shipping and COD From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ns.syncentral.com!usenet@syncentral.com From: Christopher Golash Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS: Grundig Satellit 500; WARNING!!!! Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 11:10:26 -0600 Organization: CHAOS is the only choice Lines: 11 Message-ID: <3120C602.4A79@syncentral.com> References: <4f51u1$sv3@freenet.vcu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: du114.syncentral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) nduc@freenet.vcu.edu wrote: > > Grundig Satellit 500 in very good condition. $ 200 + shipping. > Great SWL radio. Please e-mail.Mr. Duc had struck a deal with me and then re tracted it. I suggest that Mr. Duc can keep his radio, and that no one offer to purchase this unit from him. The tone of his messages was enthusiastic at first, then suggested that the price was too low. This group does NOT need any phony 'bait and switch' crap; all this can do is limit the amount of commerce due to lack of trust and good will. If Mr. Duc wanted a higher price, then he should have posted the REAL figure on this group initially. I can forward copies of the mail between us on request. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!interaccess!usenet From: "Herb A. Zite" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: FS: Sony ICFSW800 SW/FM Pocket Radio Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 17:49:11 -0600 Organization: Zite's Water Works, Chief Drip in Charge Lines: 5 Message-ID: <311BDD77.664D@interaccess.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: d113.nb.interaccess.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:70049 rec.radio.scanner:45498 alt.radio.scanner:27456 rec.radio.swap:57430 Sony ICFSW800 pocket short wave/FM radio with touch screen tuning, compact external antenna, preprogrammed tuning cards and earphone. Like new with all docs. $100 or best offer + COD and shipping From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.oz.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet From: russ@gslink.net (Russ LeBlanc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Morning, Good Old WRTH! Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:31:32 GMT Organization: Central FL Listeners Group Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4faumk$o3k@ddi2.digital.net> References: <4emreg$g73@kirin.wwa.com> <4evo5q$4dd@news.euro.net> <4f8qbb$q0i@newstand.syr.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: @ppp153.gslink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 In article <4f8qbb$q0i@newstand.syr.edu>, malamb@newstand.syr.edu says... Both pubs will indure. Now the important question: WHERE'S LOUDENBOOMER? Thank you, So-so DXer. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!feenix.metronet.com!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!oitnews.harvard.edu!das-news2.harvard.edu!news4.ner.bbnplanet.net!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!sunfish.hi.com!brainiac.hi.com!user From: steve@hi.com (Steve Byan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Got The Radio, Now to Get the station Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 14:23:35 -0400 Organization: Hitachi Computer Products, Inc. Lines: 25 Message-ID: References: <4evr5f$dcm@crcnis3.unl.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: brainiac.hi.com In article <4evr5f$dcm@crcnis3.unl.edu>, ehorn@cse.unl.edu (Erik Horn) wrote: > Thanks to all the responses about getting a Super Radio III, I managed > to obtain one from Grove, and it arrived yesterday. > > Final problem. The station I want to pick up is about 50 miles away, > on 1490. The problem is, a much much more powerful a.m. station > resides at 1480. Would an external antenna help to lock in to the > station I want? It's doubtful that an external antenna would help. However, the SuperRadio III has a very good internal ferrite loop antenna. (This antenna has a lot to do with why this radio is "Super".) A loop antenna is directional; it has two points, theoretically 180 degrees apart, where it doesn't pick up any signal. Rotate the SuperRadio III until the station at 1480 is weakest. You'll probably now be able to hear the station on 1490, unless it is at the same compass bearing as the one on 1480. Regards, -steve -- Steve Byan internet: steve@hi.com Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc. 1601 Trapelo Road phone: (617) 890-0444 Waltham, MA 02154 FAX: (617) 890-4998 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Keith Stein Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Grove BBS Date: 11 Feb 1996 04:58:44 GMT Organization: Satellite Times magazine Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fjt24$e7j@usenet2.interramp.com> References: <4fikea$214@rock101.genie.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip180.herndon2.va.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: j.carver@genie.com Did you try and leave them e-mail through their web page at: http://www.grove.net -- Keith Stein Woodbridge, VA Community, Air & Space Report Editor: http://www.newspace.com/publications/casr/home.html Satellite Times magazine Editoral Staff Member http://www.grove.net/hmpgst.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:08 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!realtime.net!news.mindspring.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!cmchub.rns.com!news.silcom.com!webnews!lafn.org!lafn.org!av813 From: av813@lafn.org (Evan Balter) Subject: Grundig yb305 vs yb 400 X-Nntp-Posting-Host: lafn.org Message-ID: <1996Feb12.010202.1453@lafn.org> Sender: news@lafn.org Reply-To: av813@lafn.org (Evan Balter) Organization: The Los Angeles Free-Net Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 01:02:02 GMT Lines: 9 I live in Los Angeles and I bought a Yb305 because I heard that it was a sensitive radio, which it is. My problem is that is none of the stations come in without a lot of static and/or fading. This happens even on BBC and other Big stations. I was wondering if the Grundig YB 400 will produce clearer and better results. Thank you, Evan Balter av813@lafn.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!gatech!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!canyon.sr.hp.com!mikew From: mikew@sr.hp.com (Mike Weihman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HAARP Info! (Long) Date: 9 Feb 1996 21:51:44 GMT Organization: Hewlett Packard Sonoma County Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4fgflg$9po@canyon.sr.hp.com> References: <4f8j0s$59b@grouper.Exis.Net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pyro.sr.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : I don't understand how a group of HF transmitters are able : to produce ELF radiation. There is something they have not : told us. Where is the description of the ELF transmitter : and its antennas? Could this all be a snow job to make us Neither have they explained here the UHF side of the operation, a radar transceiver. What are the bands, ERP, and patterns of their transmitters in the UHF spectrum? -mike ________________________________________________________________________ Mike Weihman mikew@sr.hp.com N1DJE Hewlett-Packard Co. | H-P Chemical/Medical Response Teams Microwave Instruments Division | 1212 Valley House Drive | Firefighter/EMT-D Rohnert Park, CA 94928 USA | Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District (707) 794-4454 | Penngrove, California PGP key available: send email with "PGP key" as the subject. ________________________________________________________________________ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:10 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!feustel From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: HAARP Info! (Long) Message-ID: Organization: DAFCO X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <4fa7c7$k40@ra.nrl.navy.mil> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:35:06 GMT Lines: 30 Sender: feustel@netcom18.netcom.com Edward J. Kennedy (kennedy@itd.nrl.navy.mil) wrote: : > Thanks for this interesting posting David. They have : > presented a good description of their HF transmitters and : > phased array antennas. But I am confused. : > : > I don't understand how a group of HF transmitters are able : > to produce ELF radiation. There is something they have not : > told us. Where is the description of the ELF transmitter : > and its antennas? Could this all be a snow job to make us : > believe this is pure science when in fact the ELF portion of : > this enterprise has some other purpose which they "forgot" : > to tell us about? : Joe, : You are exactly right about the HAARP HF antennas and transmitters not : being able to transmit ELF. As you know, it would take a tremendous size : array to operate at ELF frequencies. Funny you should mention this. Check out the picture of the HAARP antenna array at http://www.artbell.com/ and then decide whether what you see qualifies as a 'tremendous' size array. (hint: the array of dipoles disappears into the horizon). -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!dreamscape.com!usenet From: htenney@dreamscape.com (Hans Tenney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ham havoc,or Elvis is dead......same thing,kinda Date: Sat, 03 Feb 96 22:13:29 GMT Organization: Dreamscape Online Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4f0mm9$934_001@news.dreamscape.com> References: <4ep2uj$5tb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: future.dreamscape.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 >C'mon! There's a difference between "a different opinion" and flat out >stupidity. What the original poster said about "hams threatening the environment >with radio waves" was right up there with "the Earth is Flat" or " >Elvis is alive" . . . > What?,,,,,,Elvis is dead? And to think, I just traded my NRD535 to a guy for a pair of front row seats to an up coming concert. Hans/Baldwinsville/NY From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.win.net!onli_info.win.net!russell_hibma Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <84@onli_info.win.net> Reply-To: russell_hibma@onli_info.win.net (RUSSELL HIBMA) From: russell_hibma@onli_info.win.net (RUSSELL HIBMA) Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 10:38:00 GMT Subject: Ham Radio Icons Lines: 5 I'm looking for some Ham Radio Icons that I can use for my BBS in my Ham Radio forum. Any good locations I can find some good ones.73 de KA9MRU --- * PowerAccess 1.08 Everyone is entitled to my opinion. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.accessone.com!news From: vbook@vbook.com (Ed Mitchell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Ham Radio Online goes Interactive! Check us out! Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:20:22 GMT Organization: Virtual Publishing Co. 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Plus we cover broadcasting, shortwave, scanning generally anything having to do with radio telecommunications. And we plan to offer some totally cool new services during the coming months. As always its free and free of ads. Thanks to you, we had over 10,000 readers stop by during January! Please enjoy! 73, Ed Mitchell KF7VY vbook@vbook.com http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm ------------------------ personal email to vbook@vbook.com Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free, at http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline .htm From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!netnews.worldnet.att.net!newsadm From: rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HELP! Tampa, FL. station at 25.xxx MHz Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 00:35:55 GMT Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4f0v1b$jbo@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4efn05$hlp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4etd8j$moi@locutus.rchland.ibm.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 103.new-york-1.ny.dial-access.att.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 jimrs@rushmeister.rchland.ibm.com (Jim Solberg) wrote: >Hi, all... I need a bit of help. I remember during the last >sunspot cycle that I could hear a Tampa, FL. studio link on >25.xxx MHz. Could anyone give more details such as freq/mode, ID, >whether or not it still uses this frequency (and _WHY_). _ALSO_ >could someone confirm whether or not this station still broadcasts >the Rush Limbaugh program? >Thanks in advance... >-- >******************************************************************** >* Jim Solberg (jsolberg@VNET.IBM.COM) * >* HRO - AA0FP * >******************************************************************** Jim: I logged WFLA, Tampa, FL on 7/3/93 and got a response from Wilson Welch, Chief Engineer. They broadcast on 970 kc and simulcast on 25.87 MHz to send cues to their two traffic airplanes and Metro Traffic. The 25 MHz transmission is only 100 watts in narrow band FM. They've received reception reports from western states, northern states, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Spain, Italy and the northern coast of S. America. The address on their QSL card is: 801 Jackson St., Tampa, FL 33602. I have no idea whether they still operate. I heard them in southeastern New York State; where are you? -RK- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!nntp.inc.net!news.sol.net!uniserve!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!news.csuohio.edu!usenet From: l.mclaughlin@popmail.csuohio.edu (Bostonian in Ohio) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: HICKOK 752 TECH SERVICE MANUAL WANTED - hickman.001 [1/1] Date: 9 Feb 1996 23:15:35 GMT Organization: Cleveland State University Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4fgkin$f6o@csu-b.csuohio.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: lmclaughlin.async.csuohio.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Does anybody have a copy of a factory/technical service manual for a Hickok 752 tube tester? If so, I would like to purchase a photocopy of the manual. Kindly email me with what you have and your price for a photo copy of the manual. Thank you.  From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!usenet From: ralphc@a.crl.com (Ralph Cook) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: I need to make a UHF-TV antenna tuned to channel 34 Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 14:55:25 GMT Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access Lines: 10 Message-ID: <311f5425.3701991@nnrp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: a109011.atl1.as.crl.com X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 This probably isn't the place for this to be, but I know there's a lot of DX'ers of all flavors here, so I would appreciate some directions to appropriate newsgroups or web sites. Basically, I'm looking to build a single-purpose antenna to maximize reception of channel 34. It will probably have to stay indoors (no roof climbing), and if there is a recommendation of a commercial antenna I'd like those too. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: chinook@ibm.net (J.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ICOM R-71 shocked me - anybody else experience this? Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:54:10 GMT Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fb012$1v9m@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: <4f0gj1$cm4_001@news.nauticom.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: slip129-37-165-67.pq.ca.ibm.net X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ In article <4f0gj1$cm4_001@news.nauticom.net>, rbossard@nauticom.net (Richard Bossard) says: > >I've noticed that the case of my R71 gives me a slight electric tingle. >Can anybody advise me as to the problem? Its plugged in a grounded >outlet and I am sure that the house ground is good. Is this a known >failure or problem in the R71? Thanks in advance for any advice >recieved. > >Rick Strange in that something similar happened to me while doing some equipment movement. While holding the PL-259 from an external antenna and passing my palm over the surface of my R-5000 radio my palm tingled. Measurement gave a small AC reading???!!! I do live near a hydor pole so wondering if proximity or external antenna and hydro pole may have to do with it. All items are grounded. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!symbios.com!southwind.net!onyx!int078 From: int078@onyx.southwind.net (Charles Andrade) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: ICOM R71A - While Supplies Last!! Date: 7 Feb 1996 18:52:55 GMT Organization: SouthWind Internet Access, Inc. Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4fase7$h0i@opal.southwind.net> References: <4f0n82$cj6@news1.radix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: onyx.southwind.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Dayglo (dayglo@radix.net) wrote: : I have a simple question. Why have many companies been advertising to get y our : ICOM R71A while they last? I know that this must mean that they are : discontinuing them but what is the replacement radio much like the R70 : preceeded the R71? Is the R71 a nice radio? I have been reading these adverts for a long time now. I'm wondering if vendors are having trouble offloading these R71As because of their rather high price. The R71A is a nice radio, but it's overpriced for what it does when compared to it's competion from other manufacturers like, Drake, JRC, or Kenwood. Charlie....... From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:19 1996 From: JoeMartorelli@msn.com (Joe Martorelli) Subject: RE: Icom repair Date: 12 Feb 96 23:29:00 -0800 References: <4fk94m$ars_001@pm52.ilhawaii.net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003b0a@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 2 I don't know the number, but, ICOM America is in Bellevue, WA. Area code 206 for information.............. Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: IRCA DX test Date: 8 Feb 1996 21:41:23 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 32 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fec8j$5c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Here's notice of an upcoming DX test from IRCA... Saturday, March 2, 1996 - KBRT-740, Avalon, CA will conduct a DX test between 3:00 & 3:30 am EST. The test will include voice IDs, possibly morse code IDs, and contemporary Christian music by a well-known artist. Power will be 10 kW using their daytime antenna pattern. Reception reports may be sent to: Mr. Gary Bloodworth Transmitter Engineer c/o KBRT Transmitter Site P.O. Box 368 Avalon, CA 90704-0368 (Arranged by J.D. Stephens for the IRCA CPC.) Information on more tests such as these can be found in DX Monitor, the official publication of the International Radio Club of America (IRCA). IRCA is a club devoted to the hobby of hearing distant stations on the standard AM broadcast band. DX Monitor is published 34 times a year and contains members' loggings, articles on radio stations, receiver reviews, technical articles, DX tips, and other material of interest to the Broadcast Band DXer. For more information, and a sample copy of DX Monitor, send a US first class stamp to: The International Radio Club of America (IRCA), P.O. Box 1831, Perris, CA 92572-1831, USA. Also, if you hear a test, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know, via e-mail or over the echo! And,if you send a reception report to a station, please remember to include return postage with your report... Lynn. (Ircacpc@aol.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!platinum.com!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!gwu.edu!gringo From: gringo@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu (Nick Grace C.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KIWI Broadcast Date: 8 Feb 1996 18:54:17 GMT Organization: The George Washington University, Washington DC Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4fdgsp$lrg@cronkite.seas.gwu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 128.164.127.252 X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] KIWI, New Zealand's only active pirate, is planning to broadcast a special DX program this weekend with approximately 350 watts. They have been heard worldwide in the past and last year alone sent out nearly 3000 QSL cards. The station is in its 18th year on the air, but operator Graham Barclay believes KIWI is in its peak. So this is your chance to add a new one to your logbook! Date: Either Saturday (10 February) or Sunday (11 February) - Most likely Sunday. Time: 0800-1100 UTC. North America and Europe should listen around 08-09. Frequency: 7460 kHz USB. Address: P.O.Box 3103, Napier, Onekawa; New Zealand Telephone: 0064-684-47640 Best of luck! _______________ Nick Grace C. E-mail: gringo@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Klingenfuss <-> WRTH Date: 7 Feb 1996 15:33:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fb2ao$l71@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f8lj8$r13@rhea.glo.be> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Anyone else notice that Mr Klingenfuss hasn't had the stones to reply to any of the posts about his unwarranted trashing of WRTH? My guess is that his claim to participate in this newsgroup is pure BS and that he used it merely to advertise (rather poorly) his services. Come on, Mr Klingenfuss, be a man! Let's hear your defense of the posts to your original message (if indeed you DO participate here as you claim). Carol From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!nrel!nrel!george From: george@nrel.nrel.gov (George Scott) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK Date: 7 Feb 1996 08:47:19 -0700 Organization: Nat'l Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <199602071421.JAA116421@atlanta.american.edu> Reply-To: george@windsgi.nrel.gov NNTP-Posting-Host: nrel.nrel.gov KTRK (now A.R.M.Y.) was heard here in Boulder, Colorado last night with fair signal from 0100 to 0145 UTC (when I stopped listening). After 0500 UTC (their test period), I could detect some kind of tone or carrier. I'm using a DX-390 and a SR-III. I couldn't hear them on my stereo, though, an d my car radio only goes to 1620. MD makes state #32 for me. (No sign of WJDM here.) - George -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - George N. Scott EMAIL: george_scott@nrel.gov or george@windsgi.nrel.go v National Wind Test Center (NWTC) VOICE: 303-384-6903 National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401-339 3 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:24 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!sf.net!news1.zap.net!news1.i1.net!news1.inlink.com!news.starnet.net!wupost!news.dra.com!news.id.net!condor.ic.net!news2.acs.oakland.edu!news.tacom.army.mil!ulowell.uml.edu!wang!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!at738 From: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Subject: KTRK -> ARMY -> ABS Message-ID: Sender: at738@freenet.carleton.ca (David Toste) Reply-To: at738@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (David Toste) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 05:06:09 GMT Lines: 11 Seems like the call sign for 1670 is on the move once again, this evening while driving the car to a night class I heard them ID as ABS. 1660 also coming in really strong. -- David Toste [VE3TOS] Internet - aa521@freenet.toronto.on.ca Don Mills, Ontario. SWLOGit - The Ultimate Shortwave Listeners ftp.virginia.edu /pub/swlogit/ Software. (Fidonet: 1:250/930) *NEW* http://www.interlog.com/~saturn/SWLOGit.html (SWLOGit Web Page) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!venus.sun.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!pec From: pec@ios.com (Peter Costello) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: 6 Feb 1996 08:14:33 GMT Organization: You gotta be kidding Lines: 46 Message-ID: <4f72l9$gk9@news.ios.com> References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> <4f727r$gfk@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: styx.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Peter Costello (pec@ios.com) wrote: : Peter Costello (pec@ios.com) wrote: : : I tuned into 1670 tonight (2/6 0615 UTC) and found a strong Rock & R oll : : station on 1670. The call is KTRK from Fort Mead, Maryland. They even ga ve : : a 301 area code phone number for requests. I called it and the DJ said the y : : were authorized for testing the next 4 days. Since they have a "K" call si gn : : I am curious as to what this is about. They spelled out their call as : : "Killo Tango Romeo Killo", could it be military, or a pirate? They also : : said it was a temporary test of the "Tactical AM Broadcasting Service" and : : would continue for the next 24 hours, "K-Truck". Sounds like military to m e. : Following-up on my own posting. Yes, it is a military test! I called th em : up, a new DJ, and got more details. They are conducting a test and will tear : down the equipment after 4 days and "send it wherever the US government want s : it". Lots of "yes sir", when talking to them ... sounds legit! : Pete Follow-up on Follow-up (silly ain't it?). Just heard where to send reports: ABS Room 340 601 North Fairfax Alexandria, Viginia USA ZIP: 22314 Mark "DX" on envelope or card Pete : --------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ : E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ : "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!lori.albany.net!news.sover.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!grail2406.nando.net!user From: rik@nando.net (Henrik Rasmussen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 "testing" for 4 days? Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 23:29:06 -0500 Organization: Direct Call, Inc. Lines: 6 Message-ID: References: <4f7112$fhg@news.ios.com> <4f727r$gfk@news.ios.com> <4f72l9$gk9@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail919.nando.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.7 Tonight on the phone they told me this station would be torn down Friday morning to be shipped to Bosnia. -- Rik Rasmussen Raleigh NC USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Longwave Date: 9 Feb 1996 21:33:42 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fgejm$a8c@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-114.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.shortwave Is there any activity on long wave? Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!nrchh45.rich.nt.com!bcarh8ac.bnr.ca!bcarh8ab.bnr.ca!news From: john maxwell Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Longwave Date: 12 Feb 1996 17:37:48 GMT Organization: Bell Northern Research Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fnttc$et8@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> References: <4fgejm$a8c@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 47.107.3.193 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news://47.80.11.122/4fgejm$a8c@ccnet2.ccnet.com I've heard Atlantic 252(kHz)from Ireland.Its a top-40 type station.I've actually heard it numerous times over the last year and a half from my location near Toronto,Ontario.Its poor quality,but I can pick out the songs they are playing if I know the song.I was even able to make out the details in one of their news reports. I suppose the trick is equipment,and when to listen.I use a NRD-535D and a RF-systems longwire with magnetic balun,for an antenna.I should also emphasize a reasonably quiet(electrically speaking)location. The ultimate time to listen is around the winter solstice. you will usually hear it at a location in North America,as the sun is about to rise in Ireland. Hope this helps(oh there's airport beacons on LW in NA) JM From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.ossi.com!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!newshub.cts.com!nuhou.aloha.net!news.lei.net!news From: Pat & Adaire Mason Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.amateur.equipment Subject: Looking for Used Drake SW8: Repost Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 23:31:53 -1000 Organization: The SenseMedia Network, http://sensemedia.net/, info@sensemedia.net Lines: 22 Message-ID: <311C6609.66CC@pixi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: gamera10.pixi.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Aloha... I'm not so sure my first attempt got out, so here it is again. Apologies if you recieved this twice. I am looking for a reliable, reasonably priced SW8. Anyone have one they would like to sell? Also, what is the best going new price for the SW8? Third, what kind of internal antenna does it have for the AM band? Is it a ferrite loop? I have an inductive loop and wondered if I would be able to use it on an SW8. Also, if any SW8 owners have comments good or bad, I'd be interested to hear them. Thanks in advance. Aloha, Patrick Mason Mililani, Hawai`i newlife@pixi.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: arthura@ix.netcom.com(Arthur Ashley ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Morse Code history? Date: 10 Feb 1996 06:43:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4fhepn$qi@cloner4.netcom.com> References: <3116230C.29A3@kuai.se> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos-ma6-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Fri Feb 09 10:43:03 PM PST 1996 In <3116230C.29A3@kuai.se> Fredrik Hofgren writes: > >I=B4m doing a study on Morse Code and I wounder if there is anyone >who know anything about the history of the "language", just some >"why=B4s" and "when=B4s"? > >TIA > >hofgren@kuai.se Hope that the following will be helpful. From "QST" magazine, January 1996: "Morse Code: The Essential Language" by Peter Carron, W3DKV, covers both the code's fascinating history and its up-to-date applications. Finally, there is a look into the future and super CW. Expanded 2nd edition, 1991 #0356 $6.00 American Radio Relay League FAX: 860-594-0303 225 Main Street e-mail: ltardette@arrl.org Newington CT 06111 de Arthur, N1NHZ, 73 Boston Amateur Radio Club Web: http://www/barc.org/barc.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: Malcolm Ball Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Morse Trainers Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 18:00:40 +0000 Organization: CIX Lines: 4 Message-ID: <3113A2C8.73C1@ball.compulink.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: ball.compulink.co.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (WinNT; I) Are there any good morse trainers around for windows which will run under windows nt? Mal Ball From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:33 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: denoid95x@aol.com (DeNoid95X) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Mystery signal below AM b Date: 3 Feb 1996 19:49:24 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f0vqk$1ra@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <2a6.23947.548@acenet.com> Reply-To: denoid95x@aol.com (DeNoid95X) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com more than likely, for anyone reading this if you hear a signal that is CW, or a simple voice of a letter then it is a NOAA or FAA idenifier. Chack with your local NOAA office for their HF beacon freq or FAA beacon. N9RLR/2 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.tcd.net!news From: bfallona@tcd.net (Bob Fallona) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Need! Super Radio III Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 18:14:12 GMT Organization: The Computer Den, Inc. Evanston WY Lines: 49 Message-ID: <4fhdpu$j21@news.tcd.net> References: <4ehevb$eo@crcnis3.unl.edu> Reply-To: bfallona@tcd.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip13.cheyenne.tcd.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 You might try Best Buy which are all over the US. They carry the Superradio III. About $55.00 "Randall S. Benn" wrote: >Best Buy also carries them. If there isn't one near you, you can mail >order one from EEB (Electronic Equipment Bank) in Vienna, VA. >RSB >On 29 Jan 1996, Erik Horn wrote: >> Hello! >> >> About a month ago I inquired about getting a radio with excellent radio >> reception, especially in the A.M. spectrum of things. I am interested >> in picking up some distant broadcasts with it. I got a suggestion to >> purchase a Super Radio III, which I have seen mentioned here a couple >> times. Problem is, K-Mart, the one place I know of locally that >> sold them says they are discontinued. I went to radio shack and asked >> if they had anything similar, and they sold me a combo fm/am/tv1/tv2/aviati on/ >> weather radio, but the A.M. reception was poor at best so I returned it. >> >> So: >> I have two options >> 1. Find someone to sell me theirs if they no longer need it, or if >> it would be possible to find some kind soul who can still pick these up >> new to purchase one for me, I would of course take care of all the monetary >> concerns. >> >> 2. Someone suggest to me a really nice but cheap if possible A.M. tuner, >> preferably something portable. >> >> Email would be most appreciated. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> -- >> | Erik Horn | "What have I become my sweetest friend? Everyone | >> |ehorn@cse.unl.edu | I know goes away in the end. You could have it all | >> |---------------------| My empire of dirt. I will let you down. I will | >> | Los Angeles Kings | make you hurt"- NIN || Inline/Ice/Street Hockey | >> >> From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.serv.net!news.alt.net!news1.alt.net!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.euro.net!usenet From: andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: New Egyptian SW-tr Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 16:45:02 GMT Organization: Euronet Internet Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4f80ii$sdp@news.euro.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p000.asd.euronet.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 WRTH today received a press release from GEC-Marconi, stating that the company has won the contract to supply a 500kW shortwave transmitter to the ERTU, for installation at the Abis transmitter site near Alexandria. The equipment will be shipped "during the 1st half of 1996". From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!con-nntp-gw!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ircacpc@aol.com (Ircacpc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: NRC DX test Date: 7 Feb 1996 11:10:57 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 19 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4faiuh$fna@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Here's notice of an upcoming DX test from NRC... Monday, March 25, 1996 - WBLA-1440, Elizabethtown, NC will conduct a DX test between 3:30 & 4:00 am EST. The test will be run at 600 watts and include CIDs. Reception reports may be sent to: Buddy Pait/WGQR P.O. Box 458 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (This test was made possible by a CPC donation by Ray Arruda and arranged by the NRC CPC.) Also, if you hear a test, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know, via e-mail or over the echo! And,if you send a reception report to a station, please remember to include return postage with your report... Lynn. (Ircacpc@aol.com) From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!zippy.intcom.net!imci3!imci5!pull-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!allegra!alice!rhh From: rhh@research.att.com (Ron Hardin <9289-11216> 0112110) Subject: Oldest Working Battery in Attic? Message-ID: Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 18:01:50 GMT Lines: 9 Looking hard for something else, I found a Sony TFM-825 am-fm transistor radio made in the 60s in the attic. I felt it should be noted that it worked after 25 years' abandonment when flipped on. Battery is a Burgess 2u6 `ACTIVATOR for TRANSISTOR CIRCUITS' I suppose I should remove the battery. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsrelay.netins.net!news.netins.net!usenet From: aldrich@netins.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: oops on the BC9000XLT post-Sorry!!! Date: 11 Feb 1996 04:56:31 GMT Organization: INS Information Services, Des Moines, IA USA Lines: 2 Message-ID: <0099DB93.BA3C69DC@netins.net> Reply-To: aldrich@netins.net NNTP-Posting-Host: ins.netins.net I'm sorry! I accidentally posted the scanner post here. The right side of Mr Brain didn't know what the left side was doing! Mea Culpa @;<} swami From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!news.cc.utah.edu!cc.weber.edu!jberenyi From: jberenyi@cc.weber.edu (John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Panasonic RF-2200 available for parts Date: 8 Feb 1996 09:32 MST Organization: The Flying Elvises... Utah chapter! Lines: 8 Distribution: world Message-ID: <8FEB199609321550@cc.weber.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cc.weber.edu News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.50 --------------------------------------------------------------- John Berenyi (jberenyi@cc.weber.edu) 2648 Deer Run Dr. Ogden, Utah 84405 From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!imci5!pull-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.genie.net!usenet From: j.carver@genie.com (John H. Carver Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Passport to World Band Radio Date: 11 Feb 1996 18:30:32 GMT Organization: via GEnie Services (1-800-638-9636 or info@genie.com) Lines: 7 Sender: j.carver@genie.com (John H. Carver Jr.) Message-ID: <4flck8$j5q@rock101.genie.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: rock103.is.ge.com For Marie Lamb and anyone else that might know. That radio map in the front of the new Passport is really really nice! Has anyone thought of printing it poster size and selling it so people could hang it on the wall of the radio room? I'd buy it in a minute if it were available. John From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ios.com!pec From: pec@ios.com (Peter Costello) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Pirates WREC & 4W on 6955 Date: 10 Feb 1996 19:57:14 GMT Organization: You gotta be kidding Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4fitaq$45l@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: styx.ios.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Heard in New Jersey Satuday 2/10/96: Heard on 6955 USB at 1823 UTC - WREC "Radio-free East Coast" Blueridge Summit Pa & Wellsville NY drop Heard on 6954.45 AM at 1830 - WWW "4 W radio" Wellsville NY mail drop --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pete Costello - Shortwave/Radio Catalog http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ E-mail: pec@ios.com ^^^^ "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 Megabytes" - Rocktopolis Inc. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!globe.indirect.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!tribune.usask.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!bison.mb.ca!qpe01!mikelson From: mikelson@rhesys.mb.ca (Charles Mikelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: QSLing Non-English Station Message-ID: Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 07:07:54 CST Organization: RHEma SYStems Public News and Mail Access BBS Lines: 16 How do I go about Qsling a station in Peru when I do not speak Spanish? I can't give details other than TIME and DATE. I've had one report sent back saying in spanish that Translated said I must give some program details. Can any one help? Charles Mikelson mikelson@rhesys.mb.ca -- Charles Mikelson -- Subscriber on: RHEma SYStems News & Mail Site, Winnipeg, MB, Canada - BBS: +1-204-269-6728 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are those of the subscriber. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: QSLing Non-English Station Date: 12 Feb 1996 15:53:21 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 31 Message-ID: <4fnnph$8su@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] As far back as 1978 I used the technique of sending a report in their language with the specifics of date, time, etc. and including a recording of the broadcast. That far back even smaller stations had the capability of playing a cassette tape. These have been generally fruitful in receiving QSLs and/or verification letters. My personal favorite was a verie letter from the People's Republic of the Congo in Brazzaville resulting from a report I did in French with a tape of the broadcast. Things to remember: (a) don't use disgustingly expensive tapes - you will not get them back (you might, but I would be shocked!) (b) include reasonable postage (mint stamps, green stamps, IRCs, etc) (c) if possible, check the WRTH. In many cases they list whether recordings will be accepted or not. A semi-practical alternative is to seek out someone who speaks the language (in your case that couldn't be too difficult) and have them translate your report. A last alternative is cheaper now than in the past. Get one of those programs like Spanish Assistant. It isn't the absolute greatest, but it probably "speaks" the language better than you. You just type your message in English and it translates it to Spanish. (Other languages are also available.) It may not pass a high-school Spanish exam, but I'd bet good money it'll get your point across! Good luck. Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!rtpnews.raleigh.ibm.com!news@rtpnews.raleigh.ibm.com From: John Lloyd KE4UTX Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RADIO BELIZE Date: 7 Feb 1996 15:45:11 GMT Organization: IBM Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4fahe7$dam@rtpnews.raleigh.ibm.com> References: <1996Jan29.221442.3529535@as3a-p09.mts.net> <4ynFx86fcBjU089yn@sn.no> NNTP-Posting-Host: belize.raleigh.ibm.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12 (X11; I; AIX 2) X-URL: news:4ynFx86fcBjU089yn@sn.no Hello Fellow SWLs, The former chief engineer for Radio Belize spent three days with me here in the USA a couple of weeks ago. We discussed the possiblity of opening a SW station in Belize on 3MHz to broadcast news about Belize to Belizeans in the USA. The problem is funding. Any suggestions? John -- John Lloyd Email - jlloyd@raleigh.ibm.com Phone - 919-254-8021 Radio - --... ...-- -.. . -.- . ....- ..- - -..- From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!news.iadfw.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Denmark Date: 6 Feb 1996 09:15:12 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 30 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4f7npg$cng@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <199602052329.SAA254096@atlanta.american.edu> Reply-To: jenhull@aol.com (Jenhull) Here on in the eastern U.S., Radio Denmark's English program came in clearly on 6020 kHz at 2230 UTC. (Actually, there was some intererference from 6195, but edging up a few notches to 6203 gave me very good reception.) I also enjoyed the program -- they pack a lot into a short time period. For those who haven't tuned it yet, R. Denmark ID's in Danish and English at the bottom of the hour and broadcasts an English *teaser* at xx:31, but English language transmission deosn't begin until about 8 minutes into the program. They're only on in English the first Sunday of the month -- definitely worth a listen. In a message dated: 4 Feb 1996, Walter Volodya Salmaniw wrote: >>Forget about trying for Radio Denmark International's evening transmissions to North America. Reception on the west coast is poor to non-existant most of the time. Instead I heard this month's English broadcast (via Norway of course) at armchair level at 1640 on 11840 this morning. Should be heard well across North America, I suspect.<< ---------------------------------------------------------- Let the lamp affix its beam. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. -Wallace Stevens From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!nntp.hk.super.net!tst.hk.super.net!Supernet From: peterlo@hk.super.net (Peterlo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Japan NHK homepage Date: Sun, 04 Feb 96 15:28:01 GMT Organization: Supernet Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4f2ja1$s0_001@hk.super.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: max1-11.hk.super.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Radio Japan has opened a homepage on the Internet on the following address: http://www.nhk.or.jp/rjnet/ *---------------------------------------------------------* | Laudetur Jesus Christus! .. 17525 kHz 1345UTC Vatican | | Peter Paul Lo Email address: peterlo@hk.super.net | *---------------------------------------------------------* From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!bt!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: richard@calcaria.compulink.co.uk (Richard Hunt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio South Africa Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 17:17:31 GMT Organization: CIX Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4fikdq$o1u@zinc.compulink.co.uk> References: <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: calcaria.compulink.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Ray Woodward wrote: >Nowadays they're called Channel Africa and the best chance to hear them >in Europe is currently 15240 kHz - 16:00 to 16:55 UTC. >They no longer have a European service ..:-( Two reasons for this: firstly, the SA government no longer considers itt necessary to broadcast to Europe. Secondly, there's the consideration of money (as ever). Richard Hunt Richard Hunt email richard@calcaria.compulink.co.uk **from Tadcaster in rural North Yorkshire** **visit my WWW pages: http://www.compulink.co.uk/~calcaria/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dpc.net!novia!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!Dortmund.Germany.EU.net!nntp.gmd.de!news.rwth-aachen.de!news From: georg@acds17.physik.rwth-aachen.de (Georg Kreyerhoff ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio South Africa Date: 09 Feb 1996 17:43:10 GMT Organization: RWTH Aachen Lines: 20 Message-ID: References: <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: acds17.physik.rwth-aachen.de In-reply-to: Joachim Brettschneider's message of Wed, 07 Feb 1996 12:20:53 +0100 In article <31188B15.41C67EA6@iao.fhg.de> Joachim Brettschneider writes: > Hi everybody, > > I have not been listening to shortwave for quite a long time. > Can anybody tell me, if Radio South Africa is still active and > how to receive them in Europe? > > Thanks, Hi, they're called Channel Africa now. There is no broadcasting specifically targeted to Europe. However the transmission at 1600 UTC on 15240 kHz beamed to West Africa is audible quite well. gk From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!usenet From: chuck Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RAI on SW Date: 11 Feb 1996 22:00:29 GMT Organization: Orchid City Software Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4flott$728@news.flinet.com> References: <4el5ff$lg4@everest.vol.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: wpb77.flinet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) Try 6060 kHz and 9515 kHz. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!senator-bedfellow.mit.edu!usenet From: jpd@isoroku.mit.edu (John Doty) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RCI and Sackville-can't hear 'em. Date: 13 Feb 1996 15:45:06 GMT Organization: Massachvsetts Institvte of Technology Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4fqbm2$jq6@senator-bedfellow.MIT.EDU> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: isoroku.mit.edu In article rhh@research.att.com (Ron Hardin <9289-11216> 0112110) writes: > Sackville's relay of NHK at 2100-2300EST is very weak every couple of > days for a couple of days at a time; listening in central Ohio on 5960. > > The earlier RCI broadcasts are usually strong. > > Perhaps they shift the antenna pattern maladroitly some days. > > NHK can sometimes be heard better on the French Guina relay 11895, > 2100-2230EST. It's the "skip zone" phenomenon: with low solar activity, there's not enough ionization density in the ionosphere to refract the signals back to Earth near the transmitter ("near" may mean 1000 miles away). It's more of a problem at night than during the day. This is why some temperate zone broadcasters have recently invaded the tropical bands: there's more refraction at lower frequencies. When solar activity picks up in a couple of years, things will be better. -- John Doty "You can't confuse me, that's my job." jpd@space.mit.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:51 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!news!ppp43.dowco.com!user From: klwong@dowco.com (Ken Wong) Subject: Re: RCI Response Sender: news@dowco.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 01:50:06 GMT References: <4evl7t$7h6@news.bu.edu> <4f7f6l$frg@wave.rio.com> Nntp-Posting-Host: ppp43.dowco.com Organization: Dowco Computer System Ltd. X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.2 Lines: 15 In article <4f7f6l$frg@wave.rio.com>, ianc@gladstone.uoregon.edu wrote: > Heard an interview with Shiela Cox, deputy PM and Minister for Heritage Affairs on "As It Happens" on > 31 January or so...she told interviewer that RCI was "going to remain intact." (Well...as intact as the > Mulroney government left it!) It's a long way from the days of Gerard Rejskind, Gordon Redding and > Ian McFarland on the old SWL Digest, but it's better than nothing! > > 73 and Lotsa Good DX! > Ian Crawford Copps. Not Cox. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:52 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!paladin.american.edu!auvm!GLOBALONE.NET!alcue Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602090056.TAA06536@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 19:42:32 -0500 Reply-To: Al Quaglieri Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: Al Quaglieri Subject: Re: Re[2]: New Egyptian SW-tr In-Reply-To: <9601088238.AA823811916@mmt.com> Lines: 30 On Thu, 8 Feb 1996 dcote@mmt.com wrote: > That seems rather interesting, a CB radio feeding audio. Is this > performed using a CB rig as the relay transmitter (exciter) to feed > into the main transmitter? How far away is the station in relation to > the SW transmitter? If you could e-mail me more info about this I > would greatly appreciate it. > > ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ > Subject: Re: New Egyptian SW-tr > Author: Al Quaglieri at internet > Date: 2/7/96 6:36 PM > > > On Tue, 6 Feb 1996, Andy Sennitt wrote: > > > WRTH today received a press release from GEC-Marconi, stating that the > > company has won the contract to supply a 500kW shortwave transmitter > > to the ERTU, for installation at the Abis transmitter site near > > Alexandria. The equipment will be shipped "during the 1st half of > > 1996". > > > > In keeping with tradition, Radio Cairo will continue using Lafayette CB > radios to feed audio from the studio to the new transmitter. > > Denis: Listen. Do you hear that? The irony phone is ringing. Please pick up. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Rec.radio.mw-dx Date: 13 Feb 1996 17:55:26 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4fqjae$sl@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] I also vote yes for a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup. Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!news.aa.net!tsunami.ixa.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ns.syncentral.com!usenet@syncentral.com From: Christopher Golash Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: repairs to dx-390 Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 16:45:49 -0600 Organization: Synapse Internet Communications Lines: 6 Message-ID: <311A7D1D.2746@syncentral.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: du113.syncentral.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) help!!my usually very reliable dx-390 (Radio Shack) unit now no longer picks up shortwave; all other functions work normally. What repair options do I have other than returning the unit to Radio Shack? Are there any independants out there that can supply the parts and service required, or am I forced to deal with 'The Shack?' Please reply via e-mail;helios@syncentral.com... From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: dhammer@freenet.columbus.oh.us (David Hammer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: rethinking the FCC Date: 10 Feb 1996 03:11:18 -0500 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fhjv6$bnd@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Apparently Judas is getting soft in his old age. Dave Hammer From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: oftb@usa.pipeline.com(J. LeQuesne) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sangean ATS803 Date: 3 Feb 1996 23:06:07 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4f0pov$2ia@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.120.9 X-PipeUser: oftb X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (J. LeQuesne) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 Slight correction: the Radio Shack version is the: Realistic DX-440. j. lequesne From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:56 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ar903 From: ar903@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Hugh Macaulay) Subject: Sony AN-1 antenna question Message-ID: Sender: ar903@freenet3.carleton.ca (Hugh Macaulay) Reply-To: ar903@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Hugh Macaulay) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 20:22:42 GMT Lines: 10 Is this a worthy investment for an apartment dweller with a 2010? Reception seems pretty nice without, but one always wants more, n'est pas? -- ******** "All politics is applesauce." --Will Rogers From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.localnet.com!intac!uunet!in1.uu.net!winternet.com!mr.net!chi-news.cic.net!news.luc.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: booksmith@aol.com (Booksmith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony ICF - SW10 Date: 8 Feb 1996 12:08:28 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fdamc$gi4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <8BA4596.04D5009A87.uuout@imagine.pt> Reply-To: booksmith@aol.com (Booksmith) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com The SW10 is a good little radio, runs a long time on 2 AAs, and has good sensitivity. It has FM stereo through headphones and fits nicely in the inside jacket pocket. Drawbacks are analog tuning, single conversion, no SSB, no clock, no timer, no case, adapter an extra $20., etc. At $50. is a reasonable value. Tom O'Brien The Booksmith 108 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-8734 booksmith@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!swidir.switch.ch!swsbe6.switch.ch!surfnet.nl!news.nic.surfnet.nl!news.pi.net!news From: jhmajoor@pi.net (Jan Majoor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony ICF-7600 Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 06:28:40 GMT Organization: Planet Internet Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4fdq52$asj@neptunus.pi.net> References: <4e26tm$1i7@grissom.powerup.com.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: amf23.pi.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 G,day Ben from the Netherlands I happen to own a ICF-SW7600 G and it does have sync. I bought it about six months ago here in the Netherlands and it is an great reciever. As far as i know the G series is the latest (and the best) :) jan Majoor jhmajoor@pi.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: rick sia <72102.2670@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony icf-sw100 sale Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:38:11 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4fjha3$kau$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com> References: For those of us not familiar with Tucker, what's their web page address? Do you know their city and state? You could call directory assistance if you do. Thanks. Rick. -- rick sia From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:09:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!peer-news.britain.eu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!newshub.cts.com!TOM From: tscheer@cts.com (Tom Scheer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony ICF77 Date: Fri, 09 Feb 96 23:06:10 GMT Organization: CTS Network Services Lines: 19 Message-ID: <4fgjv8$1e0@news2.cts.com> References: <4eukoi$anp@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tscheer.cts.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Since when has Kansas migrated to the western US? :^) In article , leonards@idir.net (Leonard Short) wrote: >In article <4eukoi$anp@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com>, >aussie7@ix.netcom.com(Michael K. Hovde ) wrote: > >> I want to get a radio. Had a Sony 2010. Thinking I want a "77". I'd >> like comments about the "77", pro or con. >> Thanks, >> Mike > >I really like my SW-77. I get great reception in Kansas USA with it. >Since the western US has the worst reception conditions in the world I >think you should get even better reception in other parts of the world. > >Leonard > From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!panix!news.columbia.edu!rmr From: rmr@columbia.edu () Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony SW-77 receiver Date: 6 Feb 1996 16:56:17 GMT Organization: Columbia University Lines: 30 Message-ID: <4f817h$e1e@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> References: <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> <4f6gno$ok4@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: schumann.cc.columbia.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Michael K. Hovde (aussie7@ix.netcom.com) wrote: > In <4f4lnd$8lc@fu-berlin.de> Udo Schima > writes: > > > >I intend to buy a Sony SW-77 portable receiver while in > >Canada and the U.S.Would appreciate it if anyone would > >share his/her experience and advice where I could get the > >best price. > >Thanks in advance > > > >Virtually > > > >Udo Schima > > > > > When in the United States, pick up a copy of "Popular Photography" > magazine. That source will give you prices in the advertisements of > "Bi-Rite Camera", "Executive Camera", and "Smile Camera" All of these > merchants are in New York City. Prices for the 77 range from $408 to > $460. > Good Luck, > Mike Hovde aussie7@ix.netcom.com You should stay away from Smile and Bi-Rite; these merchants do NOT honor their mail-order prices when you walk into the store. In my opinion, these are not first tier merchants. I would recommend instead J&R (located in lower Manhattan) and/or B+H Photo. Both are completely reliable. /Bob Resnikoff Columbia University From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:02 1996 From: JoeMartorelli@msn.com (Joe Martorelli) Subject: RE: Sony, Grundig and Why am I so Confused? Date: 12 Feb 96 23:37:17 -0800 References: <311e14d1.5012356@news.tiac.net> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003b0b@msn.com> Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.msn.com!msn.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Organization: The Microsoft Network (msn.com) Lines: 19 Hi Dave, just a few observations. I too agonized over the purchase of a receiver, I actually had a Sony IC7600D (?) the latest, on order. I ended up getting a used IC2010. Good move. While it is bigger (same size as Radio Shack 390/392, it has the tuning dial (I grew up on tube radios, dammit, a shortwave radio SHOULD have a dial!, covers aircraft and LW, and seems to be quality all around. It has the syncronous detection, but, don't think it is THAT big of a feature. Wide is very wide, narrow is about right for me. As for fading, that's an atmospheric thing, don't think the radio will help you too much there, I suppose if it is more sensitive you might do better at the low end of the fade. As for single sideband, the 2010 has 100 hz (.1khz) tuning, so, there's no need for fine tuning, and selectable usb/lsb-cw. That sold me on the radio, as I am an inactive ham and like to listen to the bands. No squelch for CB, but, background noise not too bad. Good luck in finding your dream radio...................Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!ganymede From: ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SWL Logging Pgm / Receiver Control Pgm. Design Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave Date: Sat, 10 Feb 96 02:17:22 GMT Organization: As little as possible Lines: 40 Message-ID: <4fgv7i$a00q0_004@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tty13.com3.houston.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: News Xpress 2.0 Beta #0 Folks: I've been batting around in my head the idea of designing a receiver control, logging and schedule database program for the SWL hobbyist and DXer. I'm a Windows programmer, so the application would be written for MS Windows95, as a 32 bit application. I've got a good idea of what *I* want in the program and how I want to organize the database, but I'd like some input from y'all, particularly... 1. What features do you absolutely require in a SWL logging application ? 2 What features are nice to have ? 3. What features are useless to you ? 4. What features are a nuisance ? 5. Commentary on particular features (ones that would be tougher for me to implement than most): a. Receiver control -- how important is a lifelike U.I. (one that looks like a real radio on your monitor) ? b. Daylight/darkness maps -- useful ? c. Propagation graphs / maps -- useful ? d. QSL-letter writer -- useful ? As of right now, I'm probably going to write this in C++, (with a slight possibility of Visual Basic) so I'd not expect something in the immediate future :-) ! I'm also not planning on charging much, if anything, for the application, as I'm doing it as a learning exercise in relational database design and implementation, as well as for fun, and to give something back to the hobby. Regards -- ============================================================================ Greg R. Broderick And it came to pass that in the hands of the ignorant, the words of the Bible were used to beat plowshares into swords. greg@qrd.org -- Alan Watts ganymede@sccsi.com 70142.620@compuserve.com ============================================================================ From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:04 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!moe.cc.utexas.edu!not-for-mail From: poole@uts.cc.utexas.edu (Steve Poole) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Trying to save BBC Science Magazine Date: 9 Feb 1996 10:30:37 -0600 Organization: UT Center for Space Research, Austin TX Lines: 14 Message-ID: <4ffsrd$jln@moe.cc.utexas.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: moe.cc.utexas.edu I just heard from David Thomas, Editor, General Programmes, BBC Radio International (David.Thomas.01@bbc.co.uk). He confirmed that his department will be shut at the end of March. This will result in the termination of the radio program BBC Science Magazine. If you want to try to save BBC Science Magazine, write to Sam Younger, Managing Director World Service, using the e-mail address: worldservice.letters@bbc.co.uk Steve -- Steve Poole Center For Space Research University of Texas at Austin poole@gus.csr.utexas.edu or poole@csr.utexas.edu or byab305@hpcf.cc.utexas.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: U.S/Canada BCB database info Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:11:06 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 23 Message-ID: <4fnoqq$8su@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] I don't have the information right in front of me, but check through the last two or three months of Monitoring Times magazine. An FCC database is available via ftp. Be forewarned, however - the database is in a .gz format (which is not that big a deal) and uncompressed is a whopping 17 megabytes of data. Additionally, the database (and its reader, which is a separate file) are Windoze oriented, not DOS. The information presented is fascinating in that you can see gobs of info relating to the stations including their antenna patterns (actual graphs). I also remember seeing a post here for a web site where you can search by call, city, state, etc. supposedly directly from an FCC database, but it was quite quirky when I tried it. If you don't mind spending about $25 a year, the National Radio Club puts out the AM Radio Log each year that goes even further than what the FCC database has available (afiliated networks, station addresses, programming formats, etc) and is, according to an NRC source, much more accurate than the FCC's database! Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: US Coast Guard frequencies Date: 9 Feb 1996 21:39:06 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fgetq$a8c@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <4fdsj6$mqu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-114.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: eszcze@aol.com X-URL: news:4fdsj6$mqu@newsbf02.news.aol.com I guess it depends what part of the country you are in. If you are near the coast try to find a VHF marine radio. You need a lic. to transmit but you can still use the rec. I have seen them in the San Francisco area at garage sales for $5. Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: UTC/GMT time Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:37:04 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 37 Message-ID: <4fnqbg$sln@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <4fnp6v$8su@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ala-ca13-23.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Feb 12 8:37:04 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4fnp6v$8su@alpha.sky.net>, artburke@sky.net says... > >The internet may be a little cheaper, but... > >(970) 499-7111 will get the radio station WWV in Fort Collins, CO and >you'll hear exactly what you hear on 5/10, etc. MHz with SINPO 55555! >If you've got that Sprint long distance service the "dime lady" >advertises on television, it'll cost you a dime! > >I DO work for Sprint, but I'm on the local telephone side and won't make >any money if you make the call! My opinions expressed here are my own >unless they get me in trouble, then I'll blame it on someone else! > >Art Burke >NE4F/WPE0FOJ >Lenexa, KS > > There are time servers on the Internet. I don't know just how accurate they are especially given that you cannot be certain of your path. You can download Windows and MAC "Tardis" programs which automatically adjust your computer clock by connecting to such a server. (e.g. http://www.tucows.com for Windows programs) -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: UTC/GMT time Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:17:35 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fnp6v$8su@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] The internet may be a little cheaper, but... (970) 499-7111 will get the radio station WWV in Fort Collins, CO and you'll hear exactly what you hear on 5/10, etc. MHz with SINPO 55555! If you've got that Sprint long distance service the "dime lady" advertises on television, it'll cost you a dime! I DO work for Sprint, but I'm on the local telephone side and won't make any money if you make the call! My opinions expressed here are my own unless they get me in trouble, then I'll blame it on someone else! Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!bdt.com!news.ossi.com!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!castle.nando.net!grail2001.nando.net!user From: rik@nando.net (Henrik Rasmussen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Utility station list Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 11:34:32 -0500 Organization: Direct Call, Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <4fihik$l8t@panix.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: grail2001.nando.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.1.7 In article <4fihik$l8t@panix.com>, blumer@panix.com (Ronald Blumer) wrote: >Various people in the New York area are receiving an extremely powerful >signal between 5385 and 5395 Khz. It is unmodulated with a slight hum. >The frequency seems to be in "Fixed Service Band" for which I don't have >any listings. Here in Raleigh, NC this Sunday morning I am receiving a signal at S-7 level only modulated with some hum. The frequency appears to be centered on 5386. I have no info on this signal's source. -- Rik Rasmussen Raleigh NC USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.walltech.com!news.his.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: omega1962@aol.com (Omega1962) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Want to Buy Lowe AP150 Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:01:27 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 2 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fk0nn$rp1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: omega1962@aol.com (Omega1962) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com email with details and disregrad my post on the SP150 thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!netnews.worldnet.att.net!newsadm From: Samir Tawfik Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Wanted: Receiving antenna recommendation Date: 12 Feb 1996 07:18:35 GMT Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fmpkb$q9o@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: 165.238.6.233 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22ATT (Windows; U; 16bit) To: msadams@netcom.com Long wire (no less than 50 feet long) is your best bet. You need to use a rand om wire tuner to adjusted every 500 KHz. You can find it a Universal Radio Inc. MFJ-16010. Regards, From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!ncar!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!chi-news.cic.net!madison.tdsnet.com!gail.ripco.com!unclebob From: unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: 3 Feb 1996 20:11:16 GMT Organization: Ripco Internet BBS, Chicago Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4f0fh4$pa@gail.ripco.com> References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: golden.ripco.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] 'Coordinated Universal Time' is another term commonly used for UTC. -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news.spss.com!uchinews!ncar!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!daily-planet.execpc.com!earth!jerk From: jerk@earth.execpc.com (myke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: 7 Feb 1996 16:18:44 GMT Organization: Exec-PC Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4fajd4$bea@daily-planet.execpc.com> References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <3113d90d.1688898@206.96.130.1> <4f8qgs$3r5@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: earth-le1.execpc.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Chris Witkowski (chrisw@bnr.ca) wrote: : That's right, the order of the words is different from the order of the : letters. It seems it's a matter of political correctness (if the order : is right in one language but not another then it's not politically : correct). Wrong. It's abbreviated as such because it cannot be spelled that way in -any- language. French is TUC, English is CUT, etc. -- CHECK http://execpc.com/~jerk/halp FOR MY WANTLIST OF POSTPUNK LPS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Why am I so Confused? Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:04:44 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 39 Message-ID: <4fnoes$8su@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] I experienced the same problems related in the original post. I sold my Sony 2010 only because I thought it was a trifle too large. I wanted something casual but capable. After looking at several radios and their capability, coverage, etc., I settled on the Sony 7600G - and love it! It has selectable sideband sync detect, FM stereo, it scans ANY range of frequencies (although it probably isn't any more capable of finding exactly the stations you want!) and even works quite well as an AM dxing radio. It receives SSB quite well (there is a fine-tuning knob for use with SSB/CW) and even does a moderately good job on CW (although it does much better on CW when the output is run through a DSP device). On the "short" side, the speaker leaves something to be desired - headphones improve this immensely. It doesn't have a great range of power on output - again, headphones improve this considerably. The telescoping antenna only works reasonably well (it does have a 1/8" mini jack input for an external antenna). When I first bought the radio, it seemed to "eat up" batteries, but since that time I've been using rechargeable nicads and they seem to have been faring quite well. If you don't purchase the Sony adapter, finding a plug that fits is an adventure! It does not out perform a Drake R8 (for that matter it doesn't out perform almost any reasonable communication receiver!) but it's rather small, very portable as a result, relatively inexpensive, and it's sensitivity/selectivity are second to none in its price class. I don't have any thing to do with the Sony people, I just like this little radio! Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!interramp.com!usenet From: Keith Stein Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WNOO on the ir on 1640 kHz Date: 11 Feb 1996 05:04:40 GMT Organization: Satellite Times magazine Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fjtd8$e7j@usenet2.interramp.com> References: <4fjaok$sfk@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip180.herndon2.va.interramp.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) To: gayle@grove.net Larry, Now I see how you get back at Gayle in her AM dx adventures. You use her account. -- Keith Stein Woodbridge, VA Community, Air & Space Report Editor: http://www.newspace.com/publications/casr/home.html Satellite Times magazine Editoral Staff Member http://www.grove.net/hmpgst.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ames!waikato!comp.vuw.ac.nz!newshost.wcc.govt.nz!GARDNER_A@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WNOO on the ir on 1640 kHz Date: 13 Feb 1996 07:12:05 GMT Organization: Wellington City Council, Public Access Lines: 40 Message-ID: <4fpdk5$csv@golem.wcc.govt.nz> References: <4fjaok$sfk@news2.his.com> Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz NNTP-Posting-Host: kosmos.wcc.govt.nz In article <4fjaok$sfk@news2.his.com>, gayle@grove.net (Gayle Van Horn) writes : >I'm not sure how far out this is being heard but the saga of the new >expanded AM band continues. Right now (2330 UTC) a Chattanooga, TN AM >station WNOO-AM 1260 is up on 1640 kHz loud and clear. To rule out all >possibilities I have it on four different receivers (Drake R8/Icom >R72/Drake SPR4/Sony 2010. I also checked with my DXing neighbor, Bob >Grove up the hill from me and he also has them rock solid. They are >doing urban contemporary and IDing as AM 1260 WNOO. This is not >suppose to be one of the expanded band stations and I have absolutely >no idea what these folks are doing on 1640. I've ruled out all the >normal stuff (Harmonics, spurs, images, etc) and Chattanooga is about >60 air miles from us so others things that could cause a freak >reception has been ruled out. Nope, I beilieve they are there so AM >DXers, go to 1640 and add another one to the logbooks. I hate to burst your bubble, but I did a little research on this using the FCC database. My guess is that WLMR on 1450 shares a tower with WNOO 1260. It's time the CE of those stations checked his traps. (1450 * 2) - 880 = 1640kHz. So there is a product of WLMR & WNOO sitting on 1640kHz. Is the audio fully modulating? Can you hear WLMR's audio underneath WNOO's? Now that the AM band is expanding, these products will be found more regularly as more people will be listening for them!. Honolulu (as at November last year ) had the same problem with KULA 1460, KISA 1540 & KCCN 1420 sharing a tower. Listening from Honolulu Airport, I could hear products on 1620 (KULA/KISA) & 1660 (KCCN/KISA). Let's everyone tune between 1600 & 1700 and see who can hear other products? Report back to rec.radio.shortwave. Well, it's nice to be able to pinpoint U.S. radio stations engineering problem s remotely from New Zealand. Any job offers gratefully received! Cheers, Andy Gardner Wellington, New Zealand. From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl4.crl.com!not-for-mail From: pgerba@crl.com (Peter Gerba) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WTB dud 4CX5000A; 3CX10000A-15k, 20K Date: 10 Feb 1996 07:18:35 -0800 Organization: CRL Dialup Internet Access (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fid0b$625@crl4.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: crl4.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm looking for rebuildable dud 4CX5,000A, 3CX10,000, 15K, 20K. pete pgerba@crl.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Tue Feb 13 21:10:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.inc.net!news.inc.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WTB: TOWER/ANTENNAE Date: 10 Feb 1996 22:46:05 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fj77d$f2h@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <199602081844.NAA180464@atlanta.american.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-102.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: kwyatt@FIX.NET X-URL: news:199602081844.NAA180464@atlanta.american.edu HRO sells sections......They have a webb sight. Don N6FNL From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!chaos.aoc.nrao.edu!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!fdurt1.fdu.edu!xyzzy.bubble.org!newshost.cyberramp.net!egsner!convex!newshost.convex.com!bcm.tmc.edu!news.tamu.edu!newshost.comco.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!JeffC From: JeffC@gnn.com (Jeff Chambers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 17625 MHz Talkin' Loud...Sayin' Nothin. Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 21:49:50 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4fjlhe$26e@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-22-72.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 11 Feb 1996 02:50:22 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 I posted a short message a week or so ago about 17625 heard here in Long Island NY. The frequency is occupied with a very strong dead carrier, and has no SSB/Utility component. Since then, I've heard from someone else here on Long Island... they believe the transmission source is somewhere due North of here. I've also heard from Cleveland that this signal is present and strong. It would be neat to know the range of this transmission...Anybody out there hear this signal? Of course, if someone knows the source and purpose of the transmission, please post. Looks like the signal is present 24 hours... but I can't attest to that. Thanks...73's Jeff Chambers From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 20M dipole Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:36:03 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fk2oj$se5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hello everyone, I am very new to this SW stuff, can someone send me, or instruct me as to how to build a DIPOLE ANT. I am running a 100' LW currently, but I believe I should be able to do better... THANX FOR YOUR HELP 73'S JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: =====>>> *Fantastic* FREE offer I discovered on the 'net Date: 14 Feb 1996 02:03:25 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4frftd$aid@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <199602132308.SAA127945@atlanta.american.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ala-ca13-27.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 13 6:03:25 PM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 If you want to flame this message, please note that the address is fake. It actually comes from Krazy Kevin Lipsitz. (The P.O. Box and the phone number are the same. For further information on Mr. Lipsitz, do a web search at http://www.yahoo.com for the "blacklist" of Internet advertisers. Mr. Lipsitz's real email address is krazykev@escape.com. This is the infamous site given some prominence in recent books about crackers. Before you deal with Mr. Lipsitz in his so-called "Free Magazine" offer, I would suggest that you consider that this message lies about its origin. I would suggest that you ssume that Mr. Lipsitz is as honest in his offer as he is in the posting of this message. In article <199602132308.SAA127945@atlanta.american.edu>, 28melanie@GREATNET.UWCV.EDU says... > >-----> NOTE: Please first read my note which appears below the "Request >for more info Form." Then, to get more info, just fill out the "Request >for More Info" form completely and *FAX* or *SMAIL* it back to the company. >You will get a quick reply via email within 1 business day of receipt of >the info request form below. > From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.structured.net!nntp.teleport.com!ip-pdx04-59.teleport.com!user From: glennw@teleport.com (Glenn Westerfield) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 2010 Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave Date: 12 Feb 1996 21:06:14 GMT Organization: Bebur Ranchers of America Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: <4f2mho$4t0@reader2.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx04-59.teleport.com In article , dfox@belvedere.sbay.org (David E. Fox) wrote: > If you can also cc: me on this I'd be grateful. My Sony 2010 has > had power supply problems - it may or may not be the adapter. At > any rate, I have to physically hold the end of the adapter against > the female contact plug rather forcefully to get any power, and > of course that's tiresome. I bought some D cell batteries for it > as well, but for some reason I am having trouble making contact > with them as well. My '2010 gave me power problems several years ago. Any medium bump to the cabinet would interrupt operation and high volume made the audio howl. Traced the problem to the spring clips that connect the battery holder terminals to the main PWB. These are small point contacts that press on a solder pad on the board. Time and pressure compress the solder and corrosion eventually made the joint fail. Simply re-wet the solder pad with fresh solder and build the fillet up a little. Better yet, bypass the pressure dependant spring clips and solder jumper wires in place. Hole this helps. GAW From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Paul MacDonald <76312.126@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: AM DX NEWS report Date: 16 Feb 1996 02:41:34 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4g0qsu$61o$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> Just reporting from Vancouver BC Canada on the new 1620-1710 frq. Yes I have found lot's of strong Vancouver stations on the expanded stations such as 980 on 1670 etc,I have a cheap DX390 so this could be the radio and I am only 40 miles east from downtown Vancouver (Langley,BC) in the country,clear of power lines.I have found other stations also on the new freqs as well so what's up? From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!aimnet.com!ns2.mainstreet.net!news.jersey.net!agis!news3.noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: Rod Dinkins Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: antenna building reference sought Date: 13 Feb 1996 13:59:59 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4fq5gv$aae@reader2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4fofq2$i4b@ncar.ucar.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: esc-ca1-14.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="-------------------------------20100175929980" X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Feb 13 6:00:00 AM PST 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: tomas@ra.cgd.ucar.edu This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------------------20100175929980 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii tomas@ra.cgd.ucar.edu (Bob Tomas) wrote: >I would appreciate recommendations for texts that discuss the construction >of *simple* and relatively *inexpensive* antennas for use on the hf band. Hi Bob. My favorite publication on this subject is aimed at both Radio Listeners and Amateur Radio Operators. Very practical and covers HF Antennas including the broadcast band, shortwave bands and VHF/UHF construction projects. These antennas are very *simple* and *inexpensive* to build. "EASY-UP ANTENNAS FOR RADIO LISTENERS AND HAMS" BY EDWARD M. NOLL, HOWARD W. SAMS AND COMPANY, ISBN 0-672-22495-X. I have built several of these and they work very well. Good Luck and DX Rod ---------------------------------20100175929980 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain ***************************************************************** Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth! What King Of Old Could Do Thus ? --- AC6V ***************************************************************** A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His Own Home! Loa-Tsze ***************************************************************** ---------------------------------20100175929980-- From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: antenna questions Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:36:14 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fk2ou$sec@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <0ed_9602101228@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader I would liketo know as well, currently runnin a 150' LW at 18 FT!! 73'S JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!news.uh.edu!lurch.sccsi.com!news.sccsi.com!tattoo.sccsi.com!nuchat!ganymede From: ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: antenna questions Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 00:19:34 GMT Organization: As little as possible Lines: 48 Message-ID: <4fm12m$3s0k0_002@tattoo.sccsi.com> References: <0ed_9602101228@woodybbs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tty15.com3.houston.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: News Xpress 2.0 Beta #0 In article <0ed_9602101228@woodybbs.com>, Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Ferguson) wrote: >Oh! also can anyone tell me the hypotenuse of a triangle where the two known >side lengths are 16' and 6.75'? I need to know so I can figure the side lengt hs >for a dipole antenna and I missed this level of math in school. The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the other two sides, therefore: h = SQRT((16 ^2) + (6.75 ^2)) h = 17.366 ft. this antenna would be resonant at approximately 13.5 MHz, which IMO, isn't very useful at this point in the sunspot cycle, as the maximum usable frequency some nights is down around 6 MHz, necessitating a longer antenna in order to achieve resonance, and therefore best reception. >Also, does anyone have any opinion whether a longwire equaling the total >length of the two sides of the above dipole I am considering building would >be better for general purpose shortwave listening? Or would the dipole of the >above lengths be better? Thanks. I can't answer the question because you've not given enough information. In particular, I would need to know: 1. How are you planning on feeding the dipole or longwire ? Coax ? Twin-lead ? 2. Can you provide an adequate low-impedance ground for a longwire? 3. Do you have, or can you buy an antenna tuning unit, as would be necessary for the best use of a longwire antenna ? 4. Do you live in a high-noise environment ? If you're not in a high RFI noise environment, then the longwire with a tuner would probably be a better option with the space you have to work with. If you are in a high noise environment, then steer clear of the longwire and go with the dipole. -- ============================================================================ Greg R. Broderick And it came to pass that in the hands of the ignorant, the words of the Bible were used to beat plowshares into swords. greg@qrd.org -- Alan Watts ganymede@sccsi.com 70142.620@compuserve.com ============================================================================ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: df@mnsinc.com (Dan Ferguson) Newsgroups: seattle.forsale.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Bid on this Antique Radio Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 18:14:23 GMT Organization: totally disorganized Lines: 49 Message-ID: <4fgt9n$ek3@news1.mnsinc.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dferg.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net seattle.forsale.misc:4024 rec.radio.shortwave:70061 jbgoode@scn.org (SCN User) wrote: >Today is Feb 8, 1996. I'll take bids until Noon, Feb 13, 1996. >I have one shortwave radio receiver, circa 1959, in near-mint condition. You >may, of course, inspect and try out the item before paying if you're >local to Seattle. If not satisfied, the next highest bidder will be offered >the radio. Buyer pays shipping if required. I don't know whether the >radio works. >ZENITH >"Trans-Oceanic", "All Transistor" >Royal '1000-1' >Has a rigid carrying handle, a port on the left side for a 12V power supply >(or takes 9 D batteries), and a fold-down band-selector dial on the right >side that lets you select: >Broadcast 55-160 BC >Weather, Marine & Amateur 2.0-4.0 2-4MC >Weather, Marine & SW Broadcast 4.0-9.0 4-9MC >Afternoon & Evening 9.4-10.1 31M >Afternoon & Evening 11.4-12.3 25M >All Day 14.8-15.8 19M >All Day 17.2-18.4 16M >All Day 20.8-22.4 13M > >Email reply preferred, but you may call (206)781-0690 (afternoons or >evenings please); talk to Mr. Answering Machine if he answers. This would appear to be more appropriate in alt.radio.I'm.like.those.at.hamfests.who.won't.put.a.price.on.the.stuff..they. .have..to..sell.. I bid 50 cents less shipping. df + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Dan Ferguson df@mnsinc.com + + Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.flinet.com!usenet From: chuck Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Broadcasting Radio Station Database for you...... 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Chuck KA4PRF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!calvino.alaska.net!nntp.alaska.net!usenet From: Roger & Jean Hale Newsgroups: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,eg.alt.thread.die Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: 11 Feb 1996 23:04:56 GMT Organization: Internet Alaska Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4flsmo$csf@byatt.alaska.net> References: <4esg56$kqe@brickbat.mindspring.com> <4fekr7$hk8@hp5.online.apple.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: paq-p1-46.alaska.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net rec.music.phish:130110 rec.nude:77442 rec.org.sca:141118 rec.radio.shortwave:70067 rec.radio.swap:57467 rec.running:49944 rec.scuba:87474 mwmwm@eworld.com (Mwmwm) wrote: please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email please!!!!!!!Take it to email From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!rainet!news.planetc.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!nwgw.infi.net!news.infi.net!not-for-mail From: dynasor@infi.net (Dennis McClain-Furmanski) Newsgroups: alt.slack,rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,alt.illuminati Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Followup-To: alt.slack,rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,alt.illuminati Date: 10 Feb 1996 21:07:19 GMT Organization: InfiNet Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4fj1e7$o6i@nw002.infi.net> References: <4f10fr$if@macross.com> <4f49ti$d0q@news.icanect.net> <4f4dn4$edj@news.icanect.net> <4f7psj$6o6@newsgate.sps.mot.com> <4fbta0$bcs@nw002.infi.net> <311a9bb7.49362351@news1.radix.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: larry.infi.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] Xref: news.epix.net alt.slack:65259 rec.music.phish:130181 rec.nude:77481 rec.org.sca:141140 rec.pets.birds:54054 rec.pets.cats:139832 rec.pets.herp:57853 rec.radio.shortwave:70077 rec.radio.swap:57481 rec.running:49963 rec.scuba:87495 alt.illuminati:9301 On 02-09-96, revjack@radix.net wrote: > Previously, Dennis McClain-Furmanski done wrote: > : * 2qwk! 2.0 * I think Jupiter should be considered an enemy planet. > Saturn, actually. Saturn is the source of all evil and bile, at least > according to my Boo-Hoo Bible. Art Kleps, where are ya? "Don't give me any of that intelligent life crap. Find me something I can blow up." -- Lt. Doolittle, acting commander of Dark Star * 2qwk! 2.0 * The Universe is a big place... perhaps the biggest -- Doktor DynaSoar Iridium -- dynasor@infi.net -- Punctuator of Evolution From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!calvino.alaska.net!nntp.alaska.net!usenet From: Roger & Jean Hale Newsgroups: alt.slack,rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Date: 11 Feb 1996 06:13:07 GMT Organization: Internet Alaska Inc. Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fk1dj$mlm@byatt.alaska.net> References: <4f10fr$if@macross.com> <4f49ti$d0q@news.icanect.net> <4f4dn4$edj@news.icanect.net> <4f7psj$6o6@newsgate.sps.mot.com> <4fbta0$bcs@nw002.infi.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: paq-p1-51.alaska.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) Xref: news.epix.net alt.slack:65272 rec.music.phish:130192 rec.nude:77489 rec.org.sca:141145 rec.radio.shortwave:70085 rec.radio.swap:57488 rec.running:49966 rec.scuba:87503 >(Dennis McClain-Furmanski) wrote: >>gunn@aton.sps.mot.com wrote: > > > Can anybody out there tell me how to generate a kill file for > > Nuntius on a Mac? > >Killfiles are sympathetic magic that reinforce peoples' belief of their >inability to control their own behavior and their belief that information Kill files also make for a less cluttered screen, something highly desired by some people that don't want to wade through a sea of headers. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:22 1996 Newsgroups: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!dimensional.com!news.wizard.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!pgh!jrosenw From: jrosenw@pgh.nauticom.net (Johnny) Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler Plans----$6.00----FREE CABLE Message-ID: Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 17:59:08 GMT References: <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <4enkhg$j5g@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4ep6vh$lpe@news.icanect.net> Organization: Nauticom - Internet Access Provider X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Followup-To: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Lines: 37 Xref: news.epix.net rec.music.phish:130689 rec.nude:77698 rec.org.sca:141415 rec.pets.birds:54172 rec.pets.cats:140460 rec.pets.herp:58089 rec.radio.shortwave:70182 rec.radio.swap:57709 rec.running:50107 rec.scuba:87719 tim keene (attilla@netcom.com) wrote: : In article <4ep6vh$lpe@news.icanect.net> mario@icanect.net (mario) writes: : >>>In Canada these people violate fedral law, I assume it is the same : >>>in the 'States. If anyone has the original post why not route it to : >>>the FBI and let them handle it. : >>Already been done.... : >>E-mailed and snail-mailed 'em last week. : >Gotta tell ya. I'm a bit disappointed in you folks. You just : >can't go around snitching on these types of posts because : >there's always the chance that someday someone will want to : >sell off or give away something REALLY COOL!!! : >You're gonna scare 'em off, boobies. If you're not : >interested, move on. Stop being such pussies. : >Rev. Dr. Mario (will accept your apologies) : So you're saying, something *worth* stealing may someday appear? : And you think that is good? : attilla : -- : attilla the hun (Tim Keene) Sooooooo, let me see if I got this one straight. The 'Rev.' doesn't want the 'pussies' to scare off the theifs who may be able to pass on a little his way some day, and Attilla is telling the 'Rev.' that stealing is wrong. Did I miss something here ? This looks like 'alt.humor.best-of-usenet' material. Johnny From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns.pilot.net!news2.pilot.net!xilinx!neocad.xilinx.com!uucp-1.csn.net!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: joe-shmo@ix.netcom.com (Joseph Barnett ) Newsgroups: rec.music.phish,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.pets.birds,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.running,rec.scuba,rec.s Subject: Re: Cable Descrambler---Enough Already Date: 11 Feb 1996 17:43:22 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 35 Message-ID: <4fl9rq$mkk@ixnews7.ix.netcom.com> References: <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca> <4enkhg$j5g@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <310FA7A8.23A1@lamar.colostate.edu> <4fl8st$6kj@news.pacifier.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: sbo-ca1-26.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Sun Feb 11 9:43:22 AM PST 1996 Xref: news.epix.net rec.music.phish:130521 rec.nude:77632 rec.org.sca:141318 rec.pets.birds:54142 rec.pets.cats:140258 rec.pets.herp:58012 rec.radio.shortwave:70159 rec.radio.swap:57642 rec.running:50067 rec.scuba:87647 In <4fl8st$6kj@news.pacifier.com> mom@pop.com (Troy) writes: > >On Wed, 31 Jan 1996 09:32:24 -0800, fiz >wrote: > >>TLeeMay wrote: >>> >>> In article <4ejmor$8l2@milo.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca>, >>> furry@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Keith McLeod) writes: >>> >>> >In Canada these people violate fedral law, I assume it is the same in the >>> >>> >'States. If anyone has the original post why not route it to the FBI and >>> >let them handle it. >>> >>> Already been done.... >>> E-mailed and snail-mailed 'em last week. >>> >> >> >>oh brother. send them to the fbi? like they care anyway. >buy a vowel. > Thankyou big brother. You have successfully burned another fellow human being to be submissave to your own thoughts. Now we have all these black pages on the internet and I can't look at nick's nude of the week,, because of geeks and rats who tell on ppl for everything others do. I understand you wanting to do good in world gone bad,,but the cable companys aren't exactly playing fair either. Please, before the world bursts and goes to hell because of ppl talking about cable descramblers, make a difference at home,,in your family. This is the last I will say about this cause it really doesn't belong here anyway. The Shmo From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!carney.demon.co.uk From: Ian Carney Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Can BBC Radio 3 be received by any means in North America? Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 20:21:58 GMT Organization: None Lines: 7 Message-ID: <73316735wnr@carney.demon.co.uk> References: <4fqjqu$jcr@reader2.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: Ian@carney.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: carney.demon.co.uk X-Broken-Date: Tuesday, Feb 13, 1996 20.21.58 X-Newsreader: Newswin Alpha 0.7 X-Mail2News-Path: relay-4.mail.demon.net!post.demon.co.uk!carney.demon.co.uk I don't know if this helps, but it's broadcast on the astra satelite - maybe on another?? -- Ian Carney From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:25 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!sparky.insinc.net!grumpy.insinc.net!KEY.globalx.net!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 04:19:39 GMT Lines: 12 Greg R. Broderick (ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com) writes: > All: > > It seems that this group is occasionally (as in the past several days), > "overrun" (no negative connotations should be implied) with postings on > medium-wave DXing, medium-wave pirate activity, etc.. Would a new newsgroup , > rec.radio.mw-dx be helpful in seperating these postings (which are off-topic > to the newsgroup rec.radio.shortwave, if one really wants to be strict about > it, which I don't), from postings on shortwave ? How about an alt.jay-marvin group so we can take those discussions about him out of rec.radio.shortwave? :-) From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!scream.ing.com!freenet!calguire From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 23:11:59 -0600 Organization: gofast.net -- ISDN ISP for MPLS/STPL Lines: 23 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet.msp.mn.us Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: calguire@freenet In-Reply-To: On Tue, 13 Feb 1996, Charles Hobbs wrote: > > How about (for unmoderated discussion of broadcast radio issues) alt.radio. broadcasting, > and (for discussion of non-SW DXing) alt.radio.dx? > > > > There are several alt.radio.* groups already, and they don't get much traffic or respect. I think it would lend legitimacy and preserve continuity with the rest of the radio hobby groups if we had a REC.radio.dx. __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!mr.net!news.mr.net!scream.ing.com!freenet!calguire From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 23:20:37 -0600 Organization: gofast.net -- ISDN ISP for MPLS/STPL Lines: 27 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet.msp.mn.us Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: calguire@freenet In-Reply-To: On Tue, 13 Feb 1996, Charles Hobbs wrote: > > How about (for unmoderated discussion of broadcast radio issues) alt.radio. broadcasting, > and (for discussion of non-SW DXing) alt.radio.dx? > > > > Oops... sorry for the double post, but I forgot to add this comment to my last reply... I don't like the idea of rec.radio.broadcasting for discussion of broadcasting issues because there is absolutely no reason on earth why such discussions need to be moderated. It imposes an unnecessary delay to the distribution of messages, and besides, out of all the topics discussed in USENET news groups, why does broadcasting policy/industry development need to subjected to editorial review? __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!news.cerf.net!hacgate2.hac.com!s50cp09.es.hac.com!user From: drputnick@ccgate.hac.com (Donald R. Putnick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:36:32 -0700 Organization: Hughes Space and Communications Company Lines: 16 Message-ID: References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s50cp09.es.hac.com In article , bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) wrote: > > Anyone else think this is a good idea? Any suggestions for more/different > headers? > It sure would make life easier in picking and choosing. If the article has a header, it's also a hint that the author is trying to abide by r.r.s netiquette. Are you volunteering to be the keeper of the header list? One more header: AOL - MEEEEE TOOOOO! -- Don Putnick drputnick@ccgate.hac.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!scream.ing.com!freenet!calguire From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 23:41:56 -0600 Organization: gofast.net -- ISDN ISP for MPLS/STPL Lines: 32 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet.msp.mn.us Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: calguire@freenet In-Reply-To: <4fkf28$psh@news.euro.net> > ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) wrote: > > >It seems that this group is occasionally (as in the past several days), > >"overrun" (no negative connotations should be implied) with postings on > >medium-wave DXing, medium-wave pirate activity, etc.. Would a new newsgrou p, > >rec.radio.mw-dx be helpful in seperating these postings (which are off-topi c > >to the newsgroup rec.radio.shortwave, if one really wants to be strict abou t > >it, which I don't), from postings on shortwave ? > I think what we need is a broad-based group covering mediumwave, longwave, fm, tv, and utility DX. Sort-of like an unmoderated version of rec.radio.broadcasting, but catering to the same type of crowd that inhabits rec.radio.shortwave. A MW-DX-only group would be too restrictive, and separate groups for MW, LW, FM, and TV would be overkill. I see a real need for a group where we can discuss things like LW beacons, MW DX-tests, sporadic-E and tropo-DX, broadcasting policy, legal issues, etc. __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.us.world.net!ns2.mainstreet.net!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FCC Lost in Berkeley Date: 13 Feb 1996 00:41:47 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4fomob$nu2@ccnet2.ccnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-140.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) X-URL: news:rec.radio.shortwave There is a Pirate radio sation in Berkeley, Ca. Last year the FCC tried to shut them down and fine them $20,000.00. Well it went to court and the FCC lost. In todays The Argus newspaper in Fremont, Ca. the FCC is going to take them back to court to shut them down. In the meantime new stations are poping up in Richmond and Oakland. This was the 1st time the FCC has lost. The Berkeley station can be heard on 104.1 FM 24 hours a day. DT From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:31 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FREQ ???? 3.582 USB Date: 14 Feb 1996 14:21:07 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4ftcn3$5n6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello everyone, Can any1 identify the data being transferred via 3.582 USB. It is driving me nutz. I also check the WWW live SW radio, and recieved the same data. Any help would be greatly appreciated..... 73'S JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!netnews.upenn.edu!dsinc!ub!csn!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Bob Allen <76764.2302@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Freqs for Tornado Chasers? Date: 10 Feb 1996 06:48:57 GMT Organization: WD5V Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fhf4p$62f$2@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: I do quite a bit of stormchasing in the spring (or whenever conditions are right, which is quite often in North Texas). Mostly, chasers use 146.52 simplex when closing in on a storm. The Project Vortex folks use frequencies assigned to the NWS. In fact, they have a repeater mounted in their P3 turboprop. Listening to the output is really interesting. I don't have the output freq. right now, but it's in the 162-165 MHz range. SKYWARN nets, however, will be the easiest to listen to. Most HF work is out, since static crashes in and around thunderstorms render the HF spectrum largely useless. 73, Bob / WD5V / Ft. Worth -- Bob Allen From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:33 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsreader.jvnc.net!ccsua.ctstateu.edu!white_hae From: white_hae@ccsua.ctstateu.edu Subject: FS: AEA WEFAX/RTTY; Digitar WX station Message-ID: <1996Feb14.082152.1@ccsua.ctstateu.edu> Lines: 23 Sender: news@tigger.jvnc.net (Zee News Genie) Organization: JvNCnet Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 13:21:52 GMT Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:70165 rec.radio.swap:57660 For Sale AEA FAX II demodulator Covers WEFAX, RTTY, CW, etc. Automatic WEFAX picture logging and image sequence animation. Tuning scope mode displays signal on screen. Plugs into radio audio and PC serial port. Includes demodulator, software, docs, box. $50. Davis Digitar PC-based Weather Station Wind speed, wind direction, barometer, rainfall, indoor T, outdoor T, wind chill. Software displays current conditions, hi/lo, 24-hour plots, records. Automatic logging function and data exportable. Works great. Includes PC-card, wind anem/vane assy., rain gauge, outdoor temp probe, indoor temp probe, barometer, extension cables, power supply, standard and "pro" software, manual. Ready for installation at your QTH. $225/BO. Yaesu YH-55 headphones. Full-ear covering phones designed for radio listening. Used only on Field Day '95. $25. Email: white_hae@ccsu.ctstateu.edu or harry@connix.com. 73 de N1QVE. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:34 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!math.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Lynn Stolz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Grundig SAT700 Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:48:47 -0500 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fva3f$q21@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:57636 rec.radio.shortwave:70156 Immaculate Grundig SATELLIT 700 Sortwave receiver, original box, manuals, 3 extra RAM chips, NICAD Batteries. Purchased new in 12/94. $275 + shipping. email lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us. -- Lynn Stolz N8AJ --lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!freenet.columbus.oh.us!not-for-mail From: lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Lynn Stolz) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Hallicrafters SX-130 Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:54:25 -0500 Organization: The Greater Columbus FreeNet Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4fvae1$r8d@acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us> NNTP-Posting-Host: acme.freenet.columbus.oh.us X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.swap:57584 rec.radio.shortwave:70136 VGC Hallicrafters SX-130 Shortwave receiver, copy of manual. Nice front panel and cabinet. 100% electrical and cosmetic condition. Receiver includes BFO and XTAL filter. Will throw in matching R-50 speaker with it. Full coverage with calibrated bandspread for Ham bands. $125 + shipping. email lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us -- Lynn Stolz N8AJ --lstolz@freenet.columbus.oh.us From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.isp.net!news.slip.net!not-for-mail From: KAMANA@SLIP.NET. (SCOTT KAMANA STEWART) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS:Drake R8A (4 month old) + DX Ultra Alpha Delta Date: 11 Feb 1996 06:22:01 GMT Organization: PHOTOGRAPHY Lines: 17 Message-ID: <4fk1u9$9tp@slip.net> References: <4epb3m$9r3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4f9p83$log@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfsp127.slip.net NNTP-NEWS-ADMIN: newsadmin@slip.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <4f9p83$log@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net>, Samir Tawfik wrote: > Drake R8A HF Communications Receiver 4 month old + including everything as was shipped (box, > warranty, etc) $ 900.00 or best offer. Alpha Delta antenna DX-Ultra also 4 month old $60.00 or > best offer. > > I'm looking for an R8-a, and wonder if you'd answer a few questions. Where are you located? I'd prefer to view if you're close enough. Who did you purchase from? What options are included? Are there any problems with the set? Thank you. Scott. (kamana@slip.net) From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:36 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.isp.net!news.slip.net!not-for-mail From: KAMANA@SLIP.NET. (SCOTT KAMANA STEWART) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS:Drake R8A (4 month old) + DX Ultra Alpha Delta Date: 11 Feb 1996 06:22:59 GMT Organization: PHOTOGRAPHY Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4fk203$9tp@slip.net> References: <4epb3m$9r3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4f9p83$log@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: sfsp127.slip.net NNTP-NEWS-ADMIN: newsadmin@slip.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.0.6b4 In article <4f9p83$log@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net>, Samir Tawfik wrote: > Drake R8A HF Communications Receiver 4 month old + including everything as was shipped (box, > warranty, etc) $ 900.00 or best offer. Alpha Delta antenna DX-Ultra also 4 month old $60.00 or > best offer. > > From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:37 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!news1.digex.net!news.crosslink.net!usenet From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FTP site needed Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 19:13:51 -0500 Organization: FineWare Lines: 17 Message-ID: <3121293F.37@crosslink.net> References: <4fgs91$b7m$1@mhadg.production.compuserve.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dyn008.fauquier.va.us.crosslink.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win95; I) To: Matt <103666.466@CompuServe.COM> Matt wrote: > Can anyone tell me what's the name of the ftp site where you can > get softwave for the sw radio? I used it a while ago, and it has > something to do with Norway. It has WeFAX programs (shareware, > freeware) and other things like that (e.g. RTTY) The one I'm thinking of is not Norway, but Finland: ftp://nic.funet.fi/pub/dx 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:39 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FYI: Web Browser for visually impaired Date: 14 Feb 1996 10:50:17 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 31 Message-ID: <4fsep9$o74@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <4fs1li$a7@news.ios.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ala-ca18-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Feb 14 2:50:17 AM PST 1996 Keywords: Visually Impaired World Wide Web Browser X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4fs1li$a7@news.ios.com>, pec@ios.com says... > > I have met many SWL'ers that are visually impaired and when I heard >about this product, I thought I should post the info found to this >newsgroup. The info below is a segment of a press release from >The Productivity Works of Trenton, New Jersey (http://www.prodworks.com/) > Of course, the problem is that the web is, if anything, getting more graphical, what with Java and VRML and all that stuff. The San Francisco Public Library has DEC VT-something terminals in their branches and you can use them to browse the web using the text-only Lynx browser. It's OK for some sites and it's very good especially since their connection is at least ISDN if not faster. (although if you connect with some sites you find out that the speed problem ain't the 14.4 modem you have at home but their site and the connections in between) But there are some sites for which it is not good at all. Maybe web page designers are going to have to be more sensitive and provide alternatives for those who, for whatever reason, cannot handle their fancy graphical pages. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!braintree!news.concourse.com!ragnarok.oar.net!malgudi.oar.net!zippy.intcom.net!imci5!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!ausnews.austin.ibm.com!bocanews.bocaraton.ibm.com!watnews.watson.ibm.com!tornews!news From: mleitch@torolab.vnet.ibm.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: GE Super Radio III in Toronto Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:10:42 GMT Organization: IBM Toronto Lab Lines: 7 Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: woof.torolab.ibm.com Anyone know where I can buy one. Any electronic stores I know of that carry GE products don't have it and express no interest in ordering me one. Thanks, mark (mleitch@vnet.ibm.com). From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!chi-news.cic.net!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!jobone!ef2007!fiesta.srl.ford.com!eccdb1.pms.ford.com!usenet From: cking4@ford.com (Christopher A. King) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Date: 13 Feb 1996 17:30:58 GMT Organization: Ford Motor Company Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4fqhsi$jls@eccdb1.pms.ford.com> References: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pmsc36.pd9.ford.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, georgetoon@aol.com says... >I've heard a lot of great things about the GE SR III. However, let me >remind those of you out there (before you go hog wild to buy one of these >radios for performance) you just may have something in your possession >just as good if not better. > >For instance, with my DX-440 plus a Select-A-Tenna I have performance >BETTER than the GE SR III (according to C. Crane's own catalog) AND I've >got Digital Tuning. Sure, It costs a little more than the $40-$50 that >the GE SR III goes for. But, If you already have a great Digital Radio >with good MW performance, all you need do is add the Select-A-Tenna and >have GREAT MW Performance! But the SRIII has better audio quality than the DX-440, and being an analog receiver the 'III will not introduce as much digital noise into the audio as the '440... at lower listening levels, this noise has a tendency to be obtru- sive (though you can reduce it a bit by locking the keypad). I would then go into the debate as to whether a digital readout is even necessary for the BCB, but that's probably a digression... The DX-440 *is* an outstanding LW-MW receiver, though, with some passive tuning ahead of it. Even on the internal loopstick alone it does a respec- table job. C.K. (who owns both of these receivers) From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!guitar.sound.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nico.bway.net!news From: lg@bway.net (Lawrence Guerrera) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 21:13:12 GMT Organization: bway.net, part of Outernet, Inc. in New York City Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dial13.bway.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 This is one hell of a radio! Right out of the box, very impressive. Audio can not be described. AM never sounded this GOOD!!! Just listening to 1660 in Elizabeth, NJ without any interference is a pleasure. Amazingly, the WIDE and NORMAL selectivity switch actually WORKS!!! Highly recommended. - Larry -- Lawrence Guerrera Email: lg@bway.net WWWeb: http://www.bway.net/~lg From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:44 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!world!NewsWatcher!user From: dooley@hermenaut.com (John Dooley Cradock) Subject: Re: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Message-ID: Sender: news@world.std.com (Mr Usenet Himself) Nntp-Posting-Host: world.std.com Organization: HERMENAUT: The Digest of Heady Philosophy References: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4fqhsi$jls@eccdb1.pms.ford.com> Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 15:40:45 GMT Lines: 26 You make good points but leave out some important details: Who manufactures the DX-440? How much does it cost? In article <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, georgetoon@aol.com says... >I've heard a lot of great things about the GE SR III. However, let me >remind those of you out there (before you go hog wild to buy one of these >radios for performance) you just may have something in your possession >just as good if not better. > >For instance, with my DX-440 plus a Select-A-Tenna I have performance >BETTER than the GE SR III (according to C. Crane's own catalog) AND I've >got Digital Tuning. Sure, It costs a little more than the $40-$50 that >the GE SR III goes for. But, If you already have a great Digital Radio >with good MW performance, all you need do is add the Select-A-Tenna and >have GREAT MW Performance! -- John Dooley Cradock ... dooley@hermenaut.com HERMENAUT: The Digest of Heady Philosophy Boston, Massachusetts, USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!bison.alfred.edu!kato.theramp.net!chi-news.cic.net!newsspool.doit.wisc.edu!night.primate.wisc.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: georgetoon@aol.com (Georgetoon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Date: 10 Feb 1996 22:27:59 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 28 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> Reply-To: georgetoon@aol.com (Georgetoon) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com in a message lg@bway.net (Lawrence Guerrera) wrote: >>This is one hell of a radio! Right out of the box, very impressive. Audio can not be described. AM never sounded this GOOD!!! Just listening to 1660 in Elizabeth, NJ without any interference is a pleasure. Amazingly, the WIDE and NORMAL selectivity switch actually WORKS!!! Highly recommended. - Larry-<< I've heard a lot of great things about the GE SR III. However, let me remind those of you out there (before you go hog wild to buy one of these radios for performance) you just may have something in your possession just as good if not better. For instance, with my DX-440 plus a Select-A-Tenna I have performance BETTER than the GE SR III (according to C. Crane's own catalog) AND I've got Digital Tuning. Sure, It costs a little more than the $40-$50 that the GE SR III goes for. But, If you already have a great Digital Radio with good MW performance, all you need do is add the Select-A-Tenna and have GREAT MW Performance! I also believe that a SW listener can NEVER have too many radios. I'd buy a SR III, I'm content right now with my current set-up. But, it would be nice to play with. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:46 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!newshost.convex.com!bcm.tmc.edu!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: oftb@usa.pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Radio To Start? Date: 14 Feb 1996 03:51:43 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4frm8f$b12@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe12.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: oftb X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (J. LeQuesne) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 Kelly: Regarding ur first SW Radio, i think youd like the Sangaen 803a or Grundig YB 400...or one of several Sony models (all of which cost about $150-200). Look for: continuous coverage, digital display, an AC power supply. The Traveller II is not one of ur better starter sets. J. LeQuesne From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.his.com!news From: gayle@grove.net (Gayle Van Horn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Grove BBS Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 23:38:53 GMT Organization: Heller Information Services, Inc. Lines: 32 Message-ID: <4fjac2$rtr@news2.his.com> References: <4fikea$214@rock101.genie.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup2.grove.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 j.carver@genie.com (John H. Carver Jr.) wrote: >Does anyone know what has happened to Grove's BBS? I used to call >weekly until the later part of December or the first part of January. >Since that time I call every weekend but can't get through. I called >today and got through but all I got was a prompt for user name and >password. It would not accept my user name and password. Thinking I >may have been purged from the system, I tried to logon as a new user, >but there was no provision for that either. I tried several different >phrases such as new, swl and so on but still couldn't get on. Anybody >know how I can get back on? Is it now a private BBS? Help would be >appreciated. Thank you. > John The Grove BBS is no more. We have had major problems with the BBS for quite some time now and it was brought down for the last time, last month. What you are reaching now is the Internet dialup lines for the Grove staff. Unless you have an account with GroveLink, you won't see much on the screen. We are looking into ways to interface the files and old newsgroups on the bbs into the internet via telnet, but that might be some time off. If anyone has any additional comments on this please don't kill the messenger, forward them to our computer services manager Bill grove at bill@grove.net or the business manager Kelly Davis at kelly@grove.net. Larry Van Horn Managing Editor Satellite Times At home using Gayle's account. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!usenet From: mrandery@access.digex.net (Mehul Randery) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Grundig Sat 700 For Sale Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 23:14:17 GMT Organization: The Isys Group, Inc. Lines: 11 Message-ID: <31211ac3.33196023@newsreader.digex.net> Reply-To: mrandery@access.digex.net NNTP-Posting-Host: access4.digex.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.182 For Sale Grundig Satellit 700 New All manuals and reference cards etc. Includes 1996 Passport, radio stand, headphones Make Offer Mehul Randery mrandery@access.digex.net Compuserve : 72070,617 From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: "E. J. Kennedy" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HAARP Info! (Long) Date: 11 Feb 1996 16:38:07 GMT Organization: NRL Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4fl61f$g8a@ra.nrl.navy.mil> References: <4f8j0s$59b@grouper.Exis.Net> <4fgflg$9po@canyon.sr.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: kfps3mac1.itd.nrl.navy.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: mikew@sr.hp.com X-URL: news:4fgflg$9po@canyon.sr.hp.com mikew@sr.hp.com (Mike Weihman) wrote: >: I don't understand how a group of HF transmitters are able >: to produce ELF radiation. There is something they have not >: told us. Where is the description of the ELF transmitter >: and its antennas? Could this all be a snow job to make us > > >Neither have they explained here the UHF side of the operation, a >radar transceiver. What are the bands, ERP, and patterns of their >transmitters in the UHF spectrum? Mike, There is an aircraft detection radar on the site which operates in the C-ba nd and has a transmitter power of about 50 kW. This is a standard maritime radar that large ocean going ships use. We have also looked at a smaller X-band radar for added assurance that the facility can be shut down if an aircraft is approaching. Do es this answer your question? Ed From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!ra.nrl.navy.mil!usenet From: "E. J. Kennedy" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HAARP Info! (Long) Date: 11 Feb 1996 16:55:16 GMT Organization: NRL Lines: 36 Message-ID: <4fl71k$g8a@ra.nrl.navy.mil> References: <4fa7c7$k40@ra.nrl.navy.mil> NNTP-Posting-Host: kfps3mac1.itd.nrl.navy.mil Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.12(Macintosh; I; 68K) To: feustel@netcom.com X-URL: news:feustelDMGIyI.Kr7@netcom.com feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) wrote: >Edward J. Kennedy (kennedy@itd.nrl.navy.mil) wrote: > > >: > Thanks for this interesting posting David. They have >: > presented a good description of their HF transmitters and >: > phased array antennas. But I am confused. >: > >: > I don't understand how a group of HF transmitters are able >: > to produce ELF radiation. There is something they have not >: > told us. Where is the description of the ELF transmitter >: > and its antennas? Could this all be a snow job to make us >: > believe this is pure science when in fact the ELF portion of >: > this enterprise has some other purpose which they "forgot" >: > to tell us about? > >: Joe, >: You are exactly right about the HAARP HF antennas and transmitters not >: being able to transmit ELF. As you know, it would take a tremendous size >: array to operate at ELF frequencies. > >Funny you should mention this. Check out the picture of the HAARP >antenna array at http://www.artbell.com/ >and then decide whether what you see qualifies as a 'tremendous' size >array. (hint: the array of dipoles disappears into the horizon). > David, Any photographs of the HAARP antenna array will show a system that is about 500 feet by 700 feet. At the highest frequency (10 MH= z), this array is about 5 wavelengths by about 7 wavelengths in dimension. A s ingle rhombic antenna would occupy a similar or even l= arger space on the ground and rhombics are in common use, even by hams. My original reply addressed hypothetically building an ELF array. In order t o build an array that could operate in the ELF range, = the array would have to have a dimension something like 2600 miles on a side, just to be one wavelength long on a side. That would t= ruly be a tremendous array. Ed From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!guitar.sound.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: bfrogv1a@aol.com (BFrogV1a) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Ham Havoc Date: 11 Feb 1996 12:04:56 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 33 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fl7jo$788@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <3114E48D.20D3@i-2000.com> Reply-To: bfrogv1a@aol.com (BFrogV1a) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Stegner sounds like the average grade idiot that eventually gets a small political following and then creates more rules and taxes. He is a basic example of why I have no intention of going for my license.....thats right I`m a pirate. However I am not one of the don`t care about my neighbors either. I never go on with more than 200 watts, stay in 41 & 43 meters, select transmit sites well away from major urban areas and FAA control points. My shows and those that I air for others do sometimes have content that would cause the FCC to pull a license. Further, there seem to be others like me scattered all over this planet. I do not hate or scorn HAM operators...except the ones that occaisionally try jamming my broadcast. I have never jammed anyone and have no intention of behavior like that. Personally, the only politicians that will ever do anything good for the masses are the ones that push new technology areas like space or defense( not the best but it does work sometimes). Welfare(any social feed the masses) programs at best only help shorterm and actually intensify the problem longterm. The U.S. space program has yielded enormous benefit without a real downside as yet. Sorry I`ll step down from the soapbox now. My closing point is that humans are over taxed by their governments as is. To all the legitimate (licensed) operators out there ... my hats off to ya. Hang in there. Mean while I`m going looking for a new transmit site out in the woods. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!globe.indirect.com!indirect From: lenwink@indirect.com (Len Winkler) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 18:11:39 GMT Organization: Ham Radio & More Show Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4fvt1p$gi7@globe.indirect.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: s129.phxslip4.indirect.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:98113 rec.radio.shortwave:70142 On Sunday, February 25, 1996, The Ham Radio & More Show will be LIVE on WWCR shortwave, 7.435, at 6:00pm et (2300utc) in addition to the other 2 tape delayed times as it has been for the past 6 months or so. Be sure to check us out with the first live show on WWCR dealing with Dopplers. Also, check out our RealAudio site courtesy of TAPR and our original home page, courtesy of BARC. Thanks to all for making the Ham Radio & More show almost 5 years old. Len Winkler, KB7LPW lenwink@indirect.com P.O. Box 9219 kb7lpw@kc7y.az.usa.na Phoenix, Az. 85068-9219 Ham Radio & More Show info at: http://www.barc.org/barc/ham-more.html RealAudio site: www.tapr.org/hrm The show airs LIVE at 6:00pm ET The show also airs on WWCR shortwave, tape delayed at 1000utc on 7.435, on Mon days, and Saturdays at 1700utc on 12.160. Support "WOG". Written only General!!! From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!guitar.sound.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!news1.crl.com!nntp.crl.com!sun.alegria.com!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: Frank Wo Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: hammarlund super pro Date: 9 Feb 1996 19:38:31 GMT Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc. Lines: 15 Message-ID: <4fg7rn$nqm@argentina.it.earthlink.net> References: <4elug4$kn4@comet.magicnet.net> <4erjlf$ihc@goodnews.wv.tek.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pool058.max3.new-york.ny.dynip.alter.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: Leonard,C,Deddo@Quality@TM@banyon.BV.TEK.Com Glad somebody like the oldie, I still have my Hallicrafter SX-42A since 1947......Its those days I wish I could aford a Hammerlund Super Pro or the Hammerlund HQ180 or the National HRO60A.......I just could aford 350 dollars my hallicrafter was 295....I just want to pas it on: To get all kind of tubes + transmitting type write or call: International Comp Corp 105 Maxwell Road Melville NY 11747 Telephone 516-293-1500 There price are net net as I purchase my tube replacement for my SX-42 Frank From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!gail.ripco.com!unclebob From: unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:42:01 GMT Organization: Ripco Internet BBS, Chicago Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4ft6t9$akf@gail.ripco.com> References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: golden.ripco.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Shortwave is not the answer. 99.9% of baseball radio broadcasts are on local AM radio. If it's a night game broadcast from Boston, you might best try listening to the AM frequency that normally sends the game. If there isn't a station with a stronger signal on the same frequency, you might do fine. -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!msunews!netnews.upenn.edu!dolphin.upenn.edu!skb From: skb@dolphin.upenn.edu (Shawn K Baldwin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Help for a complete novice Date: 14 Feb 1996 13:56:35 GMT Organization: University of Pennsylvania Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dolphin.upenn.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2-upenn1.3] Hi all-- I hope this is the right group to ask--if not, please excuse my intrusion. I'm a Boston Red Sox fan living in Philadelphia, and with the baseball season starting soon, I would like to be able to listen to the Sox games on the radio here. Is this possible with an inexpensive (preferably under $150) shortwave radio of some kind? I asked at Radio Shack but they didn't have any idea. Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks in advance! ---------------------- Shawn K. Baldwin Penn Law '96 skb@dolphin.upenn.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.dorsai.org!news.dorsai.org!not-for-mail From: jimr@dorsai.org (James Rosenzweig) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:48:46 -0500 Organization: The Dorsai Embassy, Inc. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <4ftlbu$pdt@amanda.dorsai.org> References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> <4ft6t9$akf@gail.ripco.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: amanda.dorsai.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Uncle Bob (unclebob@ripco.com) wrote: : Shortwave is not the answer. 99.9% of baseball radio broadcasts are on : local AM radio. If it's a night game broadcast from Boston, you might best : try listening to the AM frequency that normally sends the game. If there : isn't a station with a stronger signal on the same frequency, you might do : fine. : -- : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * : : Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com You need a GE Superradio III. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:58 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!matlock.mindspring.com!news.mindspring.com!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hearye.mlb.semi.harris.com!mis.mis.semi.harris.com!jblane01 From: jblane01@harris.com (James Blaney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Help needed. Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 12:54:12 LOCAL Organization: Harris Ireland Lines: 15 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: mis.mis.semi.harris.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B final beta #4] Hi folks, I’am new here so forgive me if I sound stupid. Does anyone have details on how to build a “ very basic “ Short-wave Reviver ( Crystal set type of thing ). Any details on WWW sites, Kit’s, any informatio n at all would be appreciated. ----------------------------------------------------------------- James Blaney Why is the universe here ? Harris Ireland. Why ?, where else would it be ! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fax : Intl. + 353 42 32532 Call : Intl. + 353 42 35401 E-Mail : jblane01@harris.com These are my opinions, and not those of Harris Semiconductor. ----------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:02:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!news.consultix.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Hong Kong Shortwave ? Date: 16 Feb 1996 20:22:43 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 21 Message-ID: <4g2p2j$kst@newstand.syr.edu> References: <1996Feb8.003424.6391@schbbs.mot.com> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: hydra.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] KWOK LIH (kwoklih@ecae51.uwo.ca) wrote: : HI all, : I'd like to know if there are any Hong Kong station around, what is the freq uency and : the time of broadcast. : Thanks, Kwok Radio Television Hong Kong left shortwave some years ago. The only time it has been active on SW in recent years is to provide weather and other information for the participants in the South China Sea Yacht Races, and then they have used low power. I have not heard if they plan to be active for this year's races. The only reliable shortwave from Hong Kong is from the BBC relay station, but this carries no local programming, and I believe that this relay is soon to be phased out because of the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China next year. Sorry to have to give you bad news! 73-- Marie Lamb malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!Dortmund.Germany.EU.net!nntp.gmd.de!news.rwth-aachen.de!news From: georg@acds03.physik.rwth-aachen.de (Georg Kreyerhoff ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: How to couple loop antenna to portable rcv? Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:38:02 GMT Organization: RWTH Aachen Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: acds03.physik.rwth-aachen.de Hi, What is the best way to couple a MW loop antenna to my SONY SW-7600 (no external antenna jack) The simplest way is of course placing the receiver inside loop and let the internal ferrite bar act as a secondary coil of the loop. The result is so far not very convincing. I thought about winding a second coil on the internal ferrite bar and connecting it with the secondary coil of the loop. How many turns should the coil on the ferrite bar have? What about connecting one end of the secondary coil to the receivers ground? Any other ideas? Thanks in advance gk. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:02 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!allegra!alice!rhh From: rhh@research.att.com (Ron Hardin <9289-11216> 0112110) Subject: Re: How to couple loop antenna to portable rcv? Message-ID: Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ References: Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 13:22:54 GMT Lines: 16 > What is the best way to couple a MW loop antenna to my SONY SW-7600 >(no external antenna jack) >The simplest way is of course placing the receiver inside loop and >let the internal ferrite bar act as a secondary coil of the loop. >The result is so far not very convincing. It works fine for me. It makes background noise very audible, so nothing can do better. (Anything better would just give more noise if it gave more signal.) Just checking what your MW loop is: I assume it's a loop with a variable capacitor across the ends of it, that you tune for max signal at each frequency? I've tried dropping receivers into loops from 18" to 6' sides, and they all work fine (though the 6' is not better than the 18"). From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I need to make a UHF-TV antenna tuned to channel 34 Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:39:24 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4fp15c$s7r@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <311f5425.3701991@nnrp.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-112.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: ralphc@a.crl.com X-URL: news:311f5425.3701991@nnrp.crl.com Well first you need to find the freq. for the channel. Then I would go to your library or a Ham Radio store and buy the ARRL Antenna book. Most of the antennas are easy to build. What I did to get channel 54 is......ran down to Radio Shack and bought a UHF only antenna. Tell the store people how far you are from the transmitter sight and he will tell you which antenna to get. Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: Greg Bruns <72371.2757@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Icom R1 FAQ? Date: 17 Feb 1996 12:10:00 GMT Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736) Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4g4gip$ibi$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:45684 rec.radio.shortwave:70192 alt.radio.scanner:27565 Where can I get a FAQ for the ICOM R1? Are there any improvements for this woderfully small horribly unselective insensititve receiver? How much are they worth used? From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!Empire.Net!news.net99.net!osiris.ivy-ops.orbis.net!news1.agis.net!agis!news.walltech.com!news.his.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!nntphub.cb.att.com!ssbunews.ih.att.com!not-for-mail From: rats@ih4mp736.ih.att.com (Morris the Cat) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Icom repair Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:09:18 GMT Organization: AT&T Lines: 18 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4fnone$2e5@ssbunews.ih.att.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ih4mp736.ih.att.com |Anybody know the best place to get an Icom R71-A repaired? Mine has lost |sensitivity and has many birdies now. Possibly some lightening damage? |So, it will need a thorough analysis, repair, and alignment. Also since it i s |seven years old it might need a battery too? Would EEB or Grove be a good |place to send it, or perhaps the Icom facility on the West Coast? I'd recommend the Icom repair facility; they're expensive though. Why would I recommend the ICOM repair facilities? Because they would have the exact repair parts (Icom advertised their voluminous spare parts resources in ham radio rags), they may apply parts upgrades to your receiver which the non- Icom repair facilities won't, they have extensive expertise diagnosing Icom receiver problems (which may shorten the diagnosis time and thus minimise your costs) and last, but not least, they have an environmental testing chamber in which to temperature cycle your receiver if your receiver problems are temperature related. I base these statements on the two times my R-70A (purchased in 1983) went to them for repairs... |Chuck, cb@ilhawaii.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!wizard.pn.com!news.zeitgeist.net!news.pixi.com!lehua.ilhawaii.net!pm52 From: cb@ilhawaii.net (Charles Boehnke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Icom repair Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 08:24:54 GMT Organization: Interlink Hawaii Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4fk94m$ars_001@pm52.ilhawaii.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm52.ilhawaii.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #3 Anybody know the best place to get an Icom R71-A repaired? Mine has lost sensitivity and has many birdies now. Possibly some lightening damage? So, it will need a thorough analysis, repair, and alignment. Also since it is seven years old it might need a battery too? Would EEB or Grove be a good place to send it, or perhaps the Icom facility on the West Coast? Please E-mail suggestions, Thanks Chuck, cb@ilhawaii.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.slic.com!usenet From: Chris Tabor Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Info on 2414.5 mhz Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 12:32:10 -0500 Organization: Edwards Productions Lines: 10 Message-ID: <31221C9A.137C@slic.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nich_dial12.slic.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0b6a (Win95; I) Hello, I would like info on max radiation antenna configurations for 2414.5 mhz. Can anyone help? -- -C --H ---R ----I -----S ______________________________________________________________________ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:07 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.fibr.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!uucp.primenet.com!stat!david Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <4fr5se$bii@newsbf02.news.aol.com> From: europesurf@aol.com (EuropeSurf) Subject: International Reply Coupons price in different countries Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:12:14 -0500 Approved: rec-radio-info@stat.com Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Sender: news Lines: 17 From: europesurf@aol.com (EuropeSurf) Subject: International Reply Coupons price in different countries Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:12:14 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-Id: <4fr5se$bii@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Hi, As a short-wave radio listener I send International Reply Coupons to radio stations. IRCs are very! expensive in Germany. Could you tell me about prices in other countries (except for the USA: there it's 1,05 USA) ? Please mail my the answer. Don't only post your answer to this newsgroup because I can't read it. Thank you very much! Europesurf From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.ssd.intel.com!ornews.intel.com!powerslave.jf.intel.com!jerryg From: jerryg@powerslave.jf.intel.com (Jerry Gaiser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: JRC-525 Serial Adapter Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:30:26 GMT Organization: Intel Corporation Lines: 18 Message-ID: <4g0j72$lrf@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: powerslave.jf.intel.com I've been away from shortwave for a while, but recently became interested and have the time to spend on it. I've pulled my 525 out of storage, fired it up and started scanning the frequencies. But.... I'd sure like to add a serial adapter, but I don't know if anybody still sells accessories for this radio. The online catalogues I've looked at seem to have a lot of 535 stuff, but nothing for the 525. Any ideas or info will be appreciated. Jerry Gaiser - N7PWF jerryg@powerslave.jf.intel.com -- Jerry Gaiser jerryg@powerslave.jf.intel.com I don't speak for Intel and Intel doesn't speak for me! From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.xnet.com!powerbook.xnet.com!user From: cmaddox@xnet.com (Chuck Maddox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: JRC-525 Serial Adapter Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 22:39:06 -0600 Organization: XNet - A Full Service Internet Provider - (708) 983-6064 Lines: 22 Message-ID: References: <4g0j72$lrf@ornews.intel.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: powerbook.xnet.com In article <4g0j72$lrf@ornews.intel.com>, jerryg@powerslave.jf.intel.com (Jerry Gaiser) wrote: > I've pulled my 525 out of storage, fired it up and started scanning > the frequencies. But.... I'd sure like to add a serial adapter, but > I don't know if anybody still sells accessories for this radio. The > online catalogues I've looked at seem to have a lot of 535 stuff, but > nothing for the 525. Universal Radio in Reynoldsburg Ohio traditionally carry older JRC accessories. Their information follows: Universal Radio 6830 Americana Pkwy. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 USA 800 431-3939 (toll free N. America) +1 614 866-4267 SWL Catalog: US$ 1.00 Best of luck from a fellow NRD-525 (and serial card!) owner! Chuck -- N9NON From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!gate.centigram.com!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.enterprise.net!enterprise.net!raywoodward From: Ray Woodward Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 08:09:13 +0000 Organization: Enterprise Plc Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <8cq5WCApQaHxEwjM@enterprise.net> References: <4f659u$nlr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <34650.335.uupcb@yob.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp31.enterprise.net Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: Turnpike Version 1.11 In article <34650.335.uupcb@yob.com>, Kevin Trotman commented : >M>KTRK - 1670 AM - Fort Meade, MD is on the air testing - 2301 UT id said >>they were testing for 24 hours. Requested DX reports from outside 50 mile >>radius of Baltimore, Maryland. Send reports to ABS, Room 340, 601 N. >>Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and put "DX" on envelope. > >That's funny, KTRK is TV channel 13 in Houston, Texas. Has been for >longer than I've been alive....I'm 36. >Kevin Trotman That might explain the [reported] call change to ARMY then ..? -- Ray [raywoodward@enterprise.net] Ray's Uplink : http://homepages.enterprise.net/raywoodward From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:12 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.scsn.net!usenet From: powell@scsn.net (Powell E. Way III) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KTRK 1670 AM testing Feb. 5 Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 01:49:39 GMT Organization: South Carolina SuperNet, Inc. Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4fqf29$cc2@daryl.scsn.net> References: <4f6j5e$bvm@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <4f8trd$r1@alterdial.UU.NET> Reply-To: powell@scsn.net NNTP-Posting-Host: cola80.scsn.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 mail08458@pop.net (Bryan) wrote: >> william@bnr.ca (William Moss) writes: >> Comes in fairly clearly here in Ottawa, Ont on my YB400, as well as about >> S9 on my old DX150B. Does anyone know what the test is for? >Hi William, >I believe they are testing out the transmitter prior to deployment in Bosnia. >Also, I haven't heard the KTRK call tonight, sounds like they are using >'ARMY.' Yes once the test is over the thing goes to Bosnia, and the frequency will be 1143. Its a Harris 5 FA. I guess it's really a GATES 5. FA is Frequency Agile as some models can be ordered that way. Powell From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.neca.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!grouper.Exis.Net!usenet From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KULPSVILLE, PA GATHERING Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 03:02:49 GMT Organization: Exchange Information Systems Networks Lines: 38 Message-ID: <4frjc9$91b@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <4fr81q$snh@nile.intac.com> Reply-To: buch@exis.net NNTP-Posting-Host: 46.exis.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55 h2osport@intac.com (John) wrote: >Does anyone know how to register in advance for the SHORTWAVE WINTERFEST >In Kulpsville, Pa!!!! I'd appreciate the info!!! If anyone can give me >Christ Fields Address here on the net! I'd appreciate it! >thanks >John >KA2HOI Send your name, address, and money to: Winter SWL Festival PO Box 591 Colmar, PA 18915 Full registration = $35 (Includes forums, hospitality room, lunch on Saturday, and banquet on Saturday evening.) Partial registration = $17 (Includes forums, hospitality room but no meals.) Spouse registration = $19 (Includes hospitality room and meals) Make hotel reservation separately at (215)-368-3800. Mention Winter SWL Festival to get special $59 single rate or $64 double rate. See you there. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!intac!intac.com!not-for-mail From: h2osport@intac.com (John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: KULPSVILLE, PA GATHERING Date: 13 Feb 1996 18:49:14 -0500 Organization: Intac Access Corporation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4fr81q$snh@nile.intac.com> Reply-To: h2osport@nile.intac.com (John) NNTP-Posting-Host: nile.intac.com Does anyone know how to register in advance for the SHORTWAVE WINTERFEST In Kulpsville, Pa!!!! I'd appreciate the info!!! If anyone can give me Christ Fields Address here on the net! I'd appreciate it! thanks John KA2HOI From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: hamkb8uum@aol.com (HAMKB8UUM) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Latin America DXing Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:59:13 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4frfli$fvg@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: hamkb8uum@aol.com (HAMKB8UUM) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com I am into Latin American DXing on the tropical bands. I would like to QSL these stations but I am not very good at writing a Spanish reception report. I have the Latin American Dxing book from Radio Netherlands but I find it hard to work with some of those phrases and they dont even have some of the sentances I need for the reception report. Is there anyone out there who can give me any advice or know of any program that I can use to write in Spanish. Your help will be greatly appreciated. PSE email me at the following: HAMKB8UUM@aol.com Thanks 73 and good DX. Geoff :-) From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!ccnet.com!usenet From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Longwave Date: 13 Feb 1996 03:32:39 GMT Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest) Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4fp0on$s7r@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <4fgejm$a8c@ccnet2.ccnet.com> <4fnttc$et8@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: h80-32-112.ccnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; PPC) To: security.john.maxwell@nt.com X-URL: news:4fnttc$et8@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca 15 years or so ago. There were low power CW beacons on long wave. Mostly home brew stuff. Are they still around? Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:16 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.ieway.com!not-for-mail From: omaxwell@ieway.com (odin maxwell) Subject: Looking for Japanese broadcasts ... any music? Message-ID: <2d7cc$151e14.2e5@news.ieway.com> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 20:33:05 -0800 (PST) X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.38 Lines: 5 If anyone knows of Japanese SW stations, especially any that play music, please post or send me e-mail. omaxwell@ieway.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Looking for Japanese broadcasts ... any music? Date: 14 Feb 1996 11:01:26 GMT Organization: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism Lines: 34 Message-ID: <4fsfe6$o74@ixnews6.ix.netcom.com> References: <2d7cc$151e14.2e5@news.ieway.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ala-ca18-19.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Feb 14 3:01:26 AM PST 1996 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 In article <2d7cc$151e14.2e5@news.ieway.com>, omaxwell@ieway.com says... > >If anyone knows of Japanese SW stations, especially any that play >music, please post or send me e-mail. > >omaxwell@ieway.com > > The main two Japanese shortwave outlets are the quasi-governmental Radio Japan (http://www.nhk.or.jp) and Radio Tampa, also known as NSB, which is primarily a domestic broadcaster. (They used to have a very late night program in English which had some popularity among West Coast of North America SWL's.) Both stations have some music but are primarily talk. There are also some domestic NHK outlets that have low-power SW relays for the boonies. The U.S. military Far Eastern Network used to put programs on shortwave from Japan, primarily for ships in the Pacific, but this is now done via satellite. NSB is on 3925 kHz, 6065 kHz and 9595 kHz with a second network on 3945, 6115 and 9760. I assume that as in most industrialized countries, the Japanese, especially the young people, prefer to hear their music on FM. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsrelay.netins.net!news.ece.uc.edu!babbage.ece.uc.edu!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: matth49838@aol.com (Matth49838) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: made in the USA! Date: 12 Feb 1996 19:48:10 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 1 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fon4a$fvf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4fnrnv$990_001@europa168.europa.com> Reply-To: matth49838@aol.com (Matth49838) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Is this new? I have not heard of it before........Matt From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!pacifier!rainrgnews0!europa.com!europa167 From: timscott@europa.com (Portland, Oregon) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: made in the USA! Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 00:54:45 GMT Organization: Europa Communications, Inc. Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4fu08l$ahk_001@europa167.europa.com> References: <4fnrnv$990_001@europa168.europa.com> <4fon4a$fvf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: europa167.europa.com X-Newsreader: News Xpress Version 1.0 Beta #4 In article <4fon4a$fvf@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, matth49838@aol.com (Matth49838) wrote: >Is this new? I have not heard of it before........Matt well, not real new. chuck harder made a deal with Drake and made this radio for cost. and they named it after his radio show (PRN=peoples radio network).just to prove you can get all american broducts that are gerat quality and at a fair price. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:20 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1!news From: cwstan@holli.com (C. W. Stanley) Subject: Re: made in the USA! X-Nntp-Posting-Host: rus-ts0-23.holli.com Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Sender: news@iquest.net (News Admin) Organization: HolliCom Internet Services X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 References: <4fnrnv$990_001@europa168.europa.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:05:53 GMT Lines: 26 Howdy, In article <4fnrnv$990_001@europa168.europa.com>, timscott@europa.com says... > >hey , this is a cool radio! >called PRN 1000 (made by Drake) >covers 100khz-30mhz >steps 1khz or 5khz >led display, one button W-W-V, last fequency recall >comes with manual, headphones, long wire antenna, and power cord >and MADE IN THE USA! >299.95 plus 15.00 Shipping > >sold by my favorite radio talk show "Chuck Harder for the people" >very good show to listen to! Unless this is a _vastly_ improved model over the one that a buddy of mine purchased it is a sad excuse for a paper weight! Nothing against Chuck Harder you understand, but as a radio the thing my buddy received would have made a good cow patty. It was two or three years ago that my friend ordered the "radio" and it took him all of a couple of hours of attempted listening to decide to pack it up and return it. Cheers :o) cws From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.edge.net!news From: Dan Phillips Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Marconi-The History of Radio Date: 15 Feb 1996 17:33:54 GMT Organization: The Edge Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fvqq2$q15@excalibur.edge.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip122.nash.edge.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Macintosh; U; 68K) X-URL: news:rec.radio.shortwave Please see my article on Marconi and other early broadcasting materials. http://edge.edge.net/~dphillip/DistantListener.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.digex.net!digex.net!not-for-mail From: dmart@cnj.digex.net (Dave Marthouse) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: MWDXERS Please READ!!!! Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave Date: 13 Feb 1996 09:42:56 -0500 Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, MD USA Lines: 32 Distribution: usa Message-ID: <4fq81g$cph@cnj.digex.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnj.digex.net Keywords: mediumwave dxing great antennas and site The winter of 95-96 has given us a low sunspot cycle and great dxing on the lower frequencies specifically the mediumwave band. I think it would be a good idea to take advantage of such conditions to do a bit of great broadcast band dxing. I would like to make a proposal to the group about doing a broadcast band dx expedition. I am looking for people living in the New York New Jersey metro area or in the northeast us who may be interested in doing a bcb dx expedition to a great location, stringing up super antennas (maybe beverages), and bringing their best receiving equipment to search for the dx that they can't find at their home locations. The idea I have in mind is finding a great location and taking advantage of the favorable conditions to make our dxing dreams come true. I know that this is an extremely preliminary proposal and lots of planning and work must be done to make this thing come off. I am throwing this idea to the group to see if the interest exists. Only after that point can we assess the actual feasibility of doing this project. What I envision is finding a location that is perhaps within 150 miles of New York City and setting things up for a dxing weekend. Lets talk it over here on the net and see if something can be done. How about it??? Dave Marthouse Internet: dmart@cnj.digex.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:23 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!NIOZ.NL!nieuw Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602132303.SAA06486@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 16:33:46 +0000 Reply-To: nieuw@NIOZ.NL Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" Comments: Authenticated sender is From: Jan Nieuwenhuis Organization: Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Subject: New BDXC-data available Lines: 22 BENELUX DX-CLUB (BDXC) INFORMATION ================================== NEW & UPDATED info available via "World Wide Web" on Internet at: http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html * UPDATED - "English transmissions to EUROPE (12/2/96)" 73's Jan ====================================================================== Greetings from a cloudy, Texel island ................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: JAN NIEUWENHUIS Location: Texel island, The Netherlands Geographical position : 53.05N / 04.50E ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Editor: "DX-Hotline & Publications" - Benelux DX-Club (BDXC) - Holland ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Email (Internet) : nieuw@nioz.nl Netmail (FIDO) : 2:500/202 WWW (Internet) : http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html ====================================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:24 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!news.sfu.ca!say From: say@sfu.ca (Daniel Say) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,can.general Subject: Re: New CBC overnight schedule Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave,can.general Date: 16 Feb 1996 07:33:09 GMT Organization: Simon Fraser University Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4g1bvl$h4v@morgoth.sfu.ca> References: <4fvsli$3u7@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: beaufort.sfu.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:70170 can.general:84649 Joel Rubin (jmrubin@ix.netcom.com) wrote: : According to Thursday Media Network, on Radio Netherlands, there is a : new CBC overnight schedule. Among other things, it includes Media : Network, Friday at 0100 local, including, presumably, the low power : xmtrs on 6160 kHz in Newfoundland and British Columbia. : The schedule is beneath http://www.radio.cbc.ca. I'll try to post it : later if someone else doesn't do so first. i No, it's on the AM service, 690 on Wet Coast, Calgary on 1010 Regina on 540 and Winnipeg on 990. As these three stations are on three different time zones, you can, with sufficient channels open, hear all the fractured service from WRN via CBC domestic at the same time. It seems that Bernie McNamee is going to offer a random selection each week. D. Say say@sfu.ca From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:25 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.fast.net!news From: Tony Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: NEW HAMFEST !!! Date: 16 Feb 1996 22:59:32 GMT Organization: FASTNET(tm) PA/NJ/DE Internet Lines: 7 Message-ID: <4g328k$rso@nn.fast.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: abe-ppp213.fast.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1PE (Windows; I; 16bit) THE FIRST NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY HAMFEST will be held on April 28 1996 at the Budd Lake Fire House route 46 Budd Lake, NJ for more info look to "THE HAM-STRING" at http://www.users.fast.net/~n3itn/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:26 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!news.vbc.net!news.uk0.vbc.net!SoNet!innotts.co.uk!usenet From: asperges@innotts.co.uk (Jeremy Boot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: New SWL Pages Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 17:13:37 GMT Organization: innotts.co.uk Lines: 16 Message-ID: <311ccbe5.14892081@news.innotts.co.uk> Reply-To: asperges@innotts.co.uk NNTP-Posting-Host: seriald0b.innotts.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.182 Readers might like to note the new SWL Pages incorporated into: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ as promised and by request. Tons of advice for the newcomer and ton of links to Broadcasters' sites. SWLs are not forgotten after all! Thanks to those from this group who suggested various ideas and sent e-mail. 73 de Jeremy G4NJH asperges@innotts.co.uk [Homepages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:27 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!calvino.alaska.net!nntp.alaska.net!news.accessus.net!news.uoregon.edu!news.dacom.co.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.nuri.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Oldest Working Battery in Attic? Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:06:54 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 22 Message-ID: <4fubgu$ln9@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-28a.prismnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 In article , 9289-11216 says... > >Looking hard for something else, I found a Sony TFM-825 am-fm transistor >radio made in the 60s in the attic. > >I felt it should be noted that it worked after 25 years' abandonment >when flipped on. > >Battery is a Burgess 2u6 `ACTIVATOR for TRANSISTOR CIRCUITS' > >I suppose I should remove the battery. Yea, and then have it submitted to the Smithsonian, or maybe it should be used in a toy that would finally kill that stupid Energizer Bunny. Whatever you do, don't through it away cause' when the big bomb is dropped or aliens invade and all power is lost it might be our only hope. Bob J From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dandan2@aol.com (DanDan2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Passport to World Band Radio Date: 11 Feb 1996 15:32:09 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fljo9$bsj@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4flck8$j5q@rock101.genie.net> Reply-To: dandan2@aol.com (DanDan2) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Me too..It is excellent...If only it were something like 18 x 24, or maybe even larger...it would be an addition to my shack!! Great Idea Dan Henderson From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:28 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!imci5!pull-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.consultix.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!newstand.syr.edu!malamb From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Passport to World Band Radio Date: 16 Feb 1996 20:45:00 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4g2qcc$kst@newstand.syr.edu> References: <4flck8$j5q@rock101.genie.net> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: hydra.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] John H. Carver Jr. (j.carver@genie.com) wrote: : For Marie Lamb and anyone else that might know. That radio map : in the front of the new Passport is really really nice! Has : anyone thought of printing it poster size and selling it so : people could hang it on the wall of the radio room? I'd buy it : in a minute if it were available. : John I haven't heard Larry Magne mention the possibility. However, I'll mention the idea to him. I can't promise anything, but at least he'll know there's some interest in this. 73-- Marie Lamb Contributor, Passport to World Band Radio malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:29 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsat!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!cougar.olivet.edu!tiger.olivet.edu!mhaydon From: Michael Haydon Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: PRN-1000?? Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 18:12:42 -0600 Organization: Olivet Nazarene University Lines: 2 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: tiger.olivet.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII ANyone using one of these? interested in your opinion of it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:30 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!fish.pond.com!kd3bj!jolt.pagesat.net!netserv.com!aimnet.com!news.exodus.net!imci4!imci5!pull-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.campus.mci.net!s24-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net!user From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: QSLing Non-English Station Date: 11 Feb 1996 21:30:14 GMT Organization: MCI State Government and University Systems Lines: 30 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: s24-pm01.hcc-uky.campus.mci.net In article , mikelson@rhesys.mb.ca (Charles Mikelson) wrote: > How do I go about Qsling a station in Peru when I do not speak Spanish? > You need to get some details some way. That is part of what makes it difficult. Sometimes I keep coming back to the station and listening until they play music I recoginize, or have a news broadcast where country names and hot spots are mentioned. Then use a copy of "The Language Lab" - The Foreign Language Reporting Guide, by Gerry L. Dexter. By Tiare Pub. they have Spanish, French, Portuguese and Indonesian editions. About $12.95 each. Over 50 pages of phrases and sentences translated from english that apply to DXing. Address Tiare Publications, PO Box 493, Lake Geneva WI 53147. I just obtained a QSL from Radio Reloj using this method. Good Luck Charlie -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!EU.net!news.eunet.fi!news.spb.su!demos!dnews-server From: "Alexander Ageenkov" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Veritas Asia Date: 14 Feb 1996 21:11:42 +0300 Organization: Private User Lines: 17 Sender: news-server@news.demos.su Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4fq74i$9s0@news.asu.edu> Reply-To: dx@synt.black.sochi.su NNTP-Posting-Host: root@news.demos.su X-mailer: BML [MS/DOS Beauty Mail v1.36h] X-Return-Path: news.demos.su!kremvax.demos.su!black!synt!synt.black.sochi.su!dx > > Does anyone have an address for Radio Veritas Asia? Many thanks > in advance. > > Doug Dine > > dougdine@aztec.asu.edu Address: Radio Veritas Asia,PO Box 2642, Quezon City-1166,Philippines. Catholic Radio and Television Network,32-34 Rue de'l Association, B-1000 Brussels,BELGIUM. ------------------------------------------------------------- Alexander Ageenkov, P.O.Box 1551, Sochi, 354000, Russia alex@synt.black.sochi.su From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:32 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!lori.albany.net!news.sover.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster From: Paolo Morandotti <100303.3421@compuserve.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RAI on SW Date: 9 Feb 1996 09:19:40 GMT Organization: Alfapi srl - Milano Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4ff3jc$968@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> References: <4el5ff$lg4@everest.vol.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: ad19-019.compuserve.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) 690659@pcmail.rz.fht-esslingen.de (Sergio Fabiani) wrote: >hi. >being an italian abroad for study, i would like to listen to RAI radio >on HF. but i can't get the frequency. >I'm living in the neighborhood of STUTTGART (germany). >What shold be the frequency for this zone??? > > >Thank in advance.... > >Sergio > See my pages: http://www.alpcom.it/hamradio/bcl/radioit.html for information about RAI schedule and other Italian programmes in Germany. Ciao. --------------------------------------- Paolo Morandotti 100303.3421@compuserve.com --------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:35 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news-dc.gsl.net!news-paris.gsl.net!news-lond.gsl.net!tagada.grolier.fr!news From: ralex@club-internet.fr Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RAI on SW Date: 15 Feb 1996 10:46:35 GMT Organization: Grolier Interactive Europe Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fv2ub$qco@tagada.grolier.fr> References: <4el5ff$lg4@everest.vol.it> <4ff3jc$968@dub-news-svc-4.compuserve.com> Reply-To: ralex@club-internet.fr NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-98-144.neuilly.club-internet.fr X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2.5 >690659@pcmail.rz.fht-esslingen.de (Sergio Fabiani) wrote: >hi. >being an italian abroad for study, i would like to listen to RAI radio >on HF. but i can't get the frequency. >I'm living in the neighborhood of STUTTGART (germany). >What shold be the frequency for this zone??? Ciao Sergio, I don't know if you are going to hear anything interesting on RAI INTERNATIONAL (Well, I don't want to start a discussion over it) but if you are in Stutgart and want to listen to the domestic programs, your best bet is: RAI 1 = 900 KHz (Milano) RAI 2 = 1332 KHz (Roma) RAI 2 = 846 KHz (Roma) From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:38 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nuclear.microserve.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!darwin.sura.net!news.er.usgs.gov!stc06.ctd.ornl.gov!fnnews.fnal.gov!uwm.edu!msunews!news From: miyazaki@pilot.msu.edu (Satoru Miyazaki) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RCI and Sackville-can't hear 'em. Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:44:09 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 28 Message-ID: <4ft719$p09@msunews.cl.msu.edu> References: <4fo2e3$fm6@news.isc.rit.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: miyazaki.prc.msu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-2022-JP X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7J (16bit) In article , 9289-11216 says... > >Sackville's relay of NHK at 2100-2300EST is very weak every couple of >days for a couple of days at a time; listening in central Ohio on 5960. > >The earlier RCI broadcasts are usually strong. > >Perhaps they shift the antenna pattern maladroitly some days. > >NHK can sometimes be heard better on the French Guina relay 11895, >2100-2230EST. The situation is similar here in mid-Michigan. The Sackville relay of Radio Japan is ususally SIO 343-242 at 5960KHz (0200-0400UTC), SIO 343 at 6110 KHz (0400-0600 UTC). In the early morning SIO is 242 at 6120KHz (1100-1130 UTC), but the conditions improve gradually as the sunrise approaches and SIO becomes 554 at 1200-1300 UTC. For 11705 KHz (1300 - 1500 UTC), I can hear only on weekends, SIO is ususally 554. I am hopful the conditions improve as the season changes. (I use SONY ICF2002 with an outdoor long wire antenna). -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Satoru Miyazaki $BJF9q(B $BH~9q(B Pesticide Research Center $B%_%7%,%s=#N)Bg3X(B Forschungszentrum $BL)@>:,=# N)Bg3X(B Michigan State University $BG@Lt8&5f=j(B fuer Pestizide $BG@h`8&5f Cf?4(B U.S.A. $B5\:j3P(B Staatsuniversitaet miyazaki@pilot.msu.edu von Michigan From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:39 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.voicenet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!allegra!alice!rhh From: rhh@research.att.com (Ron Hardin <9289-11216> 0112110) Subject: Re: RCI and Sackville-can't hear 'em. Message-ID: Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ References: <4fo2e3$fm6@news.isc.rit.edu> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 01:13:38 GMT Lines: 9 Sackville's relay of NHK at 2100-2300EST is very weak every couple of days for a couple of days at a time; listening in central Ohio on 5960. The earlier RCI broadcasts are usually strong. Perhaps they shift the antenna pattern maladroitly some days. NHK can sometimes be heard better on the French Guina relay 11895, 2100-2230EST. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:40 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!NS1.SAT.IT!magister Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602132302.SAA191950@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 19:23:11 +1 Reply-To: magister@ns1.sat.it Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" Comments: Authenticated sender is From: "magister@pt.sat.it" Subject: REQ: scheme of Sony ICF SW 7600 G Lines: 6 Hallo everybody! I'm searching for it. Anyboby can help me? Thanks a lot in advance. Ciao Andrea Maestri e-mail: magister@pt.sat.it pgp 2.6 public key available on request From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:41 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.serv.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!Germany.EU.net!Dortmund.Germany.EU.net!nntp.gmd.de!news.rwth-aachen.de!uni-paderborn.de!golden-gate.owl.de!fu-berlin.de!pc310.itep.RU!not-for-mail From: gusev@vxitep.itep.ru (Konstantin Gusev) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: REVIEW: MIDXB #43, February 1996 Date: 12 Feb 1996 12:33:03 GMT Organization: Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics Lines: 44 Message-ID: <4fnc1v$fv1@fu-berlin.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: pc310.itep.ru (192.148.166.208) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Access: 16 974 975 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEW: MIDXB #43, February 1996 All the frequencies are in kHz (otherwise noted). This issue begins with article covering activity of Radio Australia and ABC as the whole. Next page continues Introduction to Scanning - Russian translation of Bob Parnass article. * News from the Air: MW-LW includes among others the following items: - unlisted frequency for Radio Azerbaijan; - Radioropa-Info only on MW; - new transmitter for Rikisutvarpid; - new station in Radom (Poland); - new frequency of radio "Volna Baikala" (Wave of Baikal) in Irkutsk. * News from the Air: SW includes among others the following items: - BBC may be cut up to 10 million pounds; - unlisted old 12020 of the Voice of Vietnam; - reduced schedule of Radio Abkhazia; - Radio Alma-Ata has new frequency for its foreign programs; - Radio Vilnius now broadcasts via Deutsche Welle relay; - additional broadcast in Russian from Radio Turkmenistan. * News from the Air: UHF. This issue provides changes on this band in Moscow. * Day by day provides program guide of Chuvashradio (Radio of Chuvash Republic in Russia). * Utility broadcasting covers among others addresses of meteocentres of Moscow airports. Also in this issue Catches in the Air, Schedules and QSL-corner headings. To obtain this issue of MIDXB please send 5500 rub for Russia, 9000 rub for CIS, 11500 rub or 5 IRSs - outside CIS to the following address: Vadim Alexeew, P.O.Box 65, Moscow A-581, 125581, Russia. You can also subscribe to MIDXB for half a year. It costs in Russia 30000rub + 6 SASE, in CIS - 50000rub, outside CIS - 62000rub or 25 IRCs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Konstantin Gusev e-mail: gusev@vxitep.itep.ru WWW home page: http://limon.itep.ru/~gusev From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:42 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!news.ccs.queensu.ca!homh From: homh@momentum.chem.queensu.ca () Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RS DX394 Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave Date: 11 Feb 1996 17:16:41 GMT Organization: Queen's University Lines: 19 Sender: homh@quchem.QueensU.CA (Minhhuy Ho) Message-ID: <4fl89p$8q1@knot.queensu.ca> References: <4fid92$emm@usenetw1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: u5.n99.queensu.ca Gary Belt wrote: >Any one own the new table top SW receiver? I'm wondering if it's worth >the $400.00 asking price...? > In Canada, Radio Shack is selling the DX-394 for CDN$400 whereas the Sony ICF-7600G costs CDN$320 at the Sony store. I am debating which one to buy. Incidently, there is a preliminary review in WRTH 96. It says something like the DX-394 is reasonable for the price (US$400 as of Nov. 95) but the conclusion was less than flattering. I wonder if the price has been lower, the final comment would be much different. Note that the ICF-7600G offers synchronous detection, but according the WRTH, the DX-394 lacks AM synchronous feature. Should one go for the DX-394 or the ICF-7600G ? Minhhuy Ho From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:43 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SALE/TRADE Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:36:36 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fk2pk$sem@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hello everyone I am currently looking for a SW that is PC controled, I am willing to trade my brand new DX-394 w/ box man. etc, plus a PRO43, well all know what that is. Please reply via EMAIL, I want a PC controled radio.....THANX 73"s JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:44 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.iguide.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!ferengi.prismnet.com!usenet From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SALE/TRADE Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:23:41 GMT Organization: PrismNet - (512)-418-1568 Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4fucgd$ln9@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <4fk2pk$sem@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-28a.prismnet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.4 You can find pc controlled radios for sale in many radio magizines and catalogues but be fore warned that you will encounter interference from the many radio frequencies put out by your pc, moniter, periphiels, ect unless you have one of those miltary computers that are designed to have tuned RF (Very Expensive). The 1995 Passport to World Band Radio has reviews and articles on these things. Good Luck, Bob J In article <4fk2pk$sem@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, ashtabula2@aol.com says... > >Hello everyone > > I am currently looking for a SW that is PC controled, I am willing to >trade my brand new DX-394 w/ box man. etc, plus a PRO43, well all know >what that is. Please reply via EMAIL, I want a PC controled >radio.....THANX > >73"s > >JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:45 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!interactive.net!winternet.com!dimensional.com!news.wizard.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sangean ATS-909 Date: 8 Feb 1996 21:20:22 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4feb16$sqf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Anyone got one of these or tried it out yet? I just saw one in the "96 Universal Radio catalog. Also, how much is it? Carol From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!caen!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!cl156 From: cl156@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Allan Brown) Subject: Re: Sangean vs. Radio Shack - identical models Message-ID: Sender: cl156@freenet5.carleton.ca (Allan Brown) Reply-To: cl156@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Allan Brown) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4g06qi$cak@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 13:40:23 GMT Lines: 26 There are minor differences between the DX-440 and the ATS803A. The ATS has a recording DIN connector on it, the DX440 does not. Also, my ATS 803 came with a universal power adapter for 120V/240V Allan Scott Rosenfeld NF3I (ham@w3eax.umd.edu) writes: > DX-440 = ATS-803A > DX-390 = ATS-818 > DX-392 = ATS-818CS (with cassette) > > and while we're at it, > > Pro-2036 = Uniden Bearcat BC-890XLT > > and there are more - my Pro-2026 has a big "Uniden - made in Philippines" > sticker on the inside. > -- > Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 > *** VHF @ <25w, HF @ <5w *** Who says Morse Code is dead? *** > Stuck at 138 cfd with dipoles - QRP-L, QRP ARCI, DXCC/WAS/WAC > 72/73 de Suburban DC 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w dit dit From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:47 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!rahul.net!a2i!bug.rahul.net!a2i!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!primus.ac.net!news.cais.net!xara.net!SoNet!innotts.co.uk!usenet From: asperges@innotts.co.uk (Jeremy Boot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Server Problems, Radio Pages Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:07:10 GMT Organization: innotts.co.uk Lines: 25 Message-ID: <3123ba2b.10882244@news.innotts.co.uk> Reply-To: asperges@innotts.co.uk NNTP-Posting-Host: seriald1e.innotts.co.uk X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99d/32.182 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:45671 rec.radio.shortwave:70188 Some readers have been telling me they have had problems accessing my pages. http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ The local server has been having problems, so do please keep trying. * The pages have an extensive list of links, * an explanation of aspects of amateur radio, * new special pages for SWLs (listeners) with broadcast web page access,* * an IRC link, * a tour of local historical site near the QTH, * a mock exam, * and even a history of Robert Burns, the Scots poet. So it's worth the wait! All welcome and I will reply to all e-mails sent through the pages. 2100 visitors to date (despite the recent server problems) since January. Jeremy G4NJH asperges@innotts.co.uk [Home, Am Radio, SWL pages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:48 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news1.h1.usa.pipeline.com!usenet From: oftb@usa.pipeline.com(J. LeQuesne) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SINPO Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:46:51 GMT Organization: Pipeline USA Lines: 5 Message-ID: <4fudrr$hmh@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pipe4.h1.usa.pipeline.com X-PipeUser: oftb X-PipeHub: usa.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (J. LeQuesne) X-Newsreader: Pipeline USA v3.3.0 For some unknown reason, the parts which make up the acronym SINPO escape me. Pardon me for asking such a simple question -- J. LeQuesne From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:49 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.ICSI.Net!news From: thall@icsi.net (Andrew Thall) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SINPO Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 09:55:52 GMT Organization: Internet Connect Services, Inc. Lines: 3 Message-ID: <4fv04k$jik@degas.ICSI.Net> References: <4fudrr$hmh@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 199.1.111.9 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 SINPO = Srength, Interference, Noise, Propagation, Overall quality of signal. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:50 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.aero.org!shawaero.aero.org!user From: Shaw@courier3.aero.org (Brian Shaw) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SINPO Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 12:42:12 -0800 Organization: The Aerospace Corporation Lines: 19 Message-ID: References: <4fudrr$hmh@news1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: shawaero.aero.org In article <4fudrr$hmh@news1.usa.pipeline.com>, oftb@usa.pipeline.com(J. LeQuesne) wrote: > For some unknown reason, the parts which make up the acronym SINPO escape > me. Pardon me for asking such a simple question > -- > > J. LeQuesne S = Signal I = Interference N = Noise P = Propagation O = Overall -- Brian Shaw (shaw@courier3.aero.org) The Aerospace Corporation Los Angeles, CA From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:51 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!alpha.sky.net!solar!not-for-mail From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SINPO Date: 16 Feb 1996 20:00:13 GMT Organization: SkyNET Online Lines: 12 Message-ID: <4g2nod$opf@alpha.sky.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.sky.net X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950824BETA PL0] S = Strength of Signal I = Interference (QRM) N = Noise (QRN) P = Propagation O = Overall rating All on a scale of 1 to 5 Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:52 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!af660 From: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Subject: Re: Sony 2010 direct record? Message-ID: Sender: af660@freenet2.carleton.ca (Charles Hobbs) Reply-To: af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charles Hobbs) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <4fu2g0$dll@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 01:46:03 GMT Lines: 13 Mousefingr (mousefingr@aol.com) writes: > Does anyone know of any tape recording product on the market that connects > to the external jack of the Sony 2010 and produces a high quality > recording? Thanks in advance. Any reasonably-priced small cassette recorder should do the job. The "record" output jack of the 2010 is a high-impedance output, so you may get better resu lts connecting it to the MIC jack of the recorder, rather than the AUX jack. Of course, the bbetter the recorder, the better the quality, up to a point, si nce the 2010 isn't exactly a "hi-fi" radio . . . From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:53 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!worldlinx.com!thunder.mgl.ca!granite.sentex.net!torn!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mousefingr@aol.com (Mousefingr) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony 2010 direct record? Date: 14 Feb 1996 20:32:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fu2g0$dll@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mousefingr@aol.com (Mousefingr) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone know of any tape recording product on the market that connects to the external jack of the Sony 2010 and produces a high quality recording? Thanks in advance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- mousefingr@aol.com or andy1w5a@aol.com Wauconda, Illinois From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:54 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!netaxs.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!demon!turnpike.com!paulo From: Paul Overell Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony ICF 7600DS how to get the back off? Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 12:29:36 +0000 Organization: Turnpike Ltd Lines: 17 Distribution: world Message-ID: <+zIKcEAwKzHxQAoq@turnpike.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: paulo.turnpike.com X-NNTP-Posting-Host: paulo.turnpike.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: Turnpike Version 1.11 I'm embarrassed to ask such a dumb question, but I can't get the back off my Sony ICF 7600DS. My problem is that every now and again it goes quiet, but when I press down on the case over the speaker it comes back to life. Loose connection, I thought, so I tried to take the back off. I found four screws, two clearly visible on the back and one in each of the two battery compartments. But having removed these screws the back still won't come off - it is stuck in the bottom right hand corner, when viewed from the back. Can anyone help? TIA. -- Paul Overell T U R N P I K E Ltd From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:55 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!stevens-tech.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver2.jvnc.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!news From: emichelson@nwu.edu (Edward A. Michelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony icf-sw100 sale Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:59:54 GMT Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. USA Lines: 16 Message-ID: <4fnrma$q4g@news.acns.nwu.edu> References: <199602061510.KAA37045@atlanta.american.edu> Reply-To: emichelson@nwu.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: aragorn196.nuts.nwu.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 In article <199602061510.KAA37045@atlanta.american.edu>, TIM@SRS.USA.COM says... > >Just got my Tucker catalog.........these sonys are in there for $299. That >seems like a good deal..... That is a good deal. I paid the same for mine from the SONY retail store during their preferred customer private sale. They only do that sale about twice a year. I have never seen a lower price. great radio too! -- Edward A. Michelson Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. USA emichelson@nwu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:56 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!news.NetVision.net.il!news From: Adi Doron Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony, Grundig and Why am I so Confused? Date: 14 Feb 1996 19:00:21 GMT Organization: NetVision LTD. Lines: 9 Message-ID: <4ftbg5$ph0@news.NetVision.net.il> References: <311e14d1.5012356@news.tiac.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ts3vp5.netvision.net.il Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2N (Windows; I; 16bit) To: dber@tiac.com to make it plain and simple, if you're looking for small radio go for the new sony 7600g. I sold my 2010 for the new smaller one. good luck adi 4z4vg From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:57 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.global1.net!shell.global1.net!alcue From: alcue@global1.net (Al Quaglieri) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SWBC loggings Date: 14 Feb 1996 10:24:13 GMT Organization: The Global One, Inc. Lines: 46 Message-ID: <4fsd8d$9jd@news.global1.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: shell.global1.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Al Quaglieri's recent SWBC logs from Albany, NY: CHILE: R. Esperanza, 6090, mixing w/Bandeirantes, pgm "America Canta Christo," mx & M ancr w/many IDs, reads address several times; @0734, Hawaiian mx introduces "Comfort and [Cheer?]," religious pgm in _EE_ (on tape from Toccoa, Georgia, USA) to 0805, then back into SS. Would be xlnt if not for Brasilian. 14-Feb. KAZAKHSTAN: R. Almaty, 9505 kHz, at 1737 in Russian with cmty on regional politics by W, M host ID, more tlk; ended abruptly @1757 when program switched to VORussia w/EE ID. Weak but there. 13-Feb. KENYA: VOK, 6150 kHz, noted mixing w/NHK EE between 0505 t/in to precipitous drop around 0525, peaking around 0515, with lively EAf mx, W ancr, and a produced ad/PSA or two. QRM de BBC Ascension/6155. 14-Feb. MALI: RTV Malienne, 5995.03, @0629 M tlk in vernacular (with Arabic roots), //4783.8, 4835.38. QRM de Poland/5995. 14-Feb. SURINAM: R. Apintie, 4990.97, atop with promo "The powerful sound of Radio Apintie! Radio Apitie: #1 in the past, right now, and in the future! In command of the FM band! In command of the AM band! In command of the shortwave band! Radio Apintie...#1!" Maybe this means their amp is working? Fair, Mixing w/Peruvian. 14-Feb. SWAZILAND: TWR, 9599.95 kHz, presumed the one in VN (Lingala?) w/African-style religious mx and W gospel stories, fair w/QRM de RL/9600. 13-Feb. HARMONIC: WKEN, Dover, DE, 3200 kHz (2x1600) satellite-fed "Good Times/Great Oldies" format with "Cool 1600" inserts. 0400 ID "...for over 40 years, this is WKEN, Dover," into ABC news. 14-Feb. UNIDENTIFIED: 4593.6 Latin American, very weak from 0920-1002+. Estacion X, Peru? 14-Feb. 5965 kHz, from 0545 w/2x rooster crowing, M ancr in accented EE hosting pgm of mx (U.S. pops/oldies) and ads, possible nx 0601- 0606, back into mx. QRM de Norway from *0559, but still audible @0625 recheck. Listened to the tape several times, but no ID noted. SABC not sked this period, maybe R. Plateau back on local mornings? 14-Feb. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!jobone!lynx.unm.edu!bubba.NMSU.Edu!aloha.nmsu.edu!blhicks From: blhicks@aloha.nmsu.edu (Byron Hicks) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SWL Logging Pgm / Receiver Control Pgm. Design Date: 12 Feb 1996 01:43:25 GMT Organization: New Mexico State University Lines: 11 Message-ID: <4fm5vt$664@bubba.NMSU.Edu> References: <4fgv7i$a00q0_004@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: aloha.nmsu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Does anyone know of a good shortwave logging/schedule database program developed for linux or unix? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Byron L. Hicks KC5QNX bhicks@nmsu.edu * * Engineering Technology Student New Mexico State University * * Southwest Technology Development Institute Shortwave Radio Listener * --------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Homepage: http://web.nmsu.edu/~bhicks From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:03:59 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.charm.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SWL Logging Pgm / Receiver Control Pgm. Design Date: 11 Feb 1996 01:36:05 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fk2ol$se6@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4fgv7i$a00q0_004@news.sccsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Well obviously reciever CTRL. in addition, maybe a DBASE of all Bcast bands (due to the fact that there is alot of people who enjoy that..) The MAP features are nice, via, track A to B (RE no need for daylight/nightime shadowing), just a nice map to INPUT A FREQ, say recieve, and end up w/ a map of point A to B. (Listener<-->STATION). 73's JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:00 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!news.westnet.com!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!news.uoregon.edu!news.bc.net!uvaix3e1.comp.UVic.CA!uvaix3e1.comp.UVic.CA!not-for-mail From: rnewell@uvaix3e1.comp.UVic.CA (ROBERT NEWELL) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: The Webs Only On-line Short-wave Logbook Date: 13 Feb 1996 21:45:54 -0800 Organization: University of Victoria Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4frsui$2328@uvaix3e1.comp.UVic.CA> NNTP-Posting-Host: uvaix3e1.comp.uvic.ca X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 CURRENT #11 http://espresso.ts.uvic.ca is being upgraded and the On-Line and Interactive WEB Logbook, Radio Graffiti is as well. Thanks for your patience. colin newell From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:01 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nwnews.wa.com!nwfocus.wa.com!calvino.alaska.net!nntp.alaska.net!news.accessus.net!news.uoregon.edu!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl.crl.com!not-for-mail From: transvox@crl.com (Mark S. Roberts) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: U.S/Canada BCB database info Date: 12 Feb 1996 08:16:00 -0800 Organization: CRL Network Services (415) 705-6060 [Login: guest] Lines: 26 Message-ID: <4fnp40$31q@crl.crl.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] On Sun, 11 Feb 1996 17:20:08 GMT Joseph Cooper (joe@westonia.com) wrote: : I am looking for info on current addresses for QSLing BCB DX. Are : there any Web sites (similar to HAM radio's QRZ database lookup) or : FTP sites with FCC info ? : Thanks in advance No addresses in the FCC AM database, but other info is available: For a search program focused on individual stations: http://www.radiostation.com/fccdata/amcall.html For the raw FCC database: ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/pub/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases/amdata.gz (amdiction.txt in the same directory structure provides the database schema.) There are errors in the FCC data. The databases appear to be updated on Friday mornings. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark Roberts | Kansas City, Missouri (USA) | http://www.crl.com/~transvox/ The Mid-America Radio Page is now at http://www.littleblue.com/kcradio ============================================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:02 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!nntp.news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!rpaschal From: Richard Paschal Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Update to Radio Propagation Forecasting Course Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Date: 14 Feb 1996 09:55:01 -0700 Organization: Primenet (602)395-1010 Lines: 16 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4ft455$l40@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4fqp71$4s2@holly.cc.uleth.ca> X-Posted-By: rpaschal@usr4.primenet.com Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:98080 rec.radio.shortwave:70095 When I looked, Cary Oler was listed as a guest at University of Lethbridge, Canada. Since there are many scams which are almost impossible to prosecute from the U.S. across international boundaries, especially in Canada, I want to know: 1. What the "Solar Terrestrial Dispatch" is,. 2. Who Cary Oler is. 3. Who teaches the course and what his credentials are. 4. Who sponsers the course and what his credentials are. 5. Is the course accredited in any way. -- --------------------- rpaschal@primenet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:03 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news1.mnsinc.com!news From: df@mnsinc.com (Dan Ferguson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Update to Radio Propagation Forecasting Course Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 22:07:49 GMT Organization: totally disorganized Lines: 29 Message-ID: <4fubre$imo@news1.mnsinc.com> References: <4fqp71$4s2@holly.cc.uleth.ca> <4ft455$l40@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dferg.mnsinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.amateur.misc:98095 rec.radio.shortwave:70126 Richard Paschal wrote: >When I looked, Cary Oler was listed as a guest at University of >Lethbridge, Canada. >Since there are many scams which are almost impossible to prosecute >from the U.S. across international boundaries, especially in Canada, >I want to know: >1. What the "Solar Terrestrial Dispatch" is,. >2. Who Cary Oler is. >3. Who teaches the course and what his credentials are. >4. Who sponsers the course and what his credentials are. >5. Is the course accredited in any way. >-- >--------------------- >rpaschal@primenet.com Haven't been around long, huh? + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Dan Ferguson df@mnsinc.com + + Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!genef From: genef@netcom.com (Gene Fornario) Subject: Re: UTC/GMT time Message-ID: Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest) References: <4cbgka$451@news-f.iadfw.net> <4fmjt1$df4@castle.nando.net> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 19:12:24 GMT Lines: 13 Sender: genef@netcom4.netcom.com In article genef@netcom.com (Gene Fornario) write s: >>I don't have the URL handy, but if you can access the WWW, do a >>keyword search for the words "Time Directorate". > >I just located and came back from browsing the Time Directorate Web page. >It's really fascinating if you are at all interested at how time is kept and >distributed by the US Naval Observatory. The URL: > >http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/time.html ^^^^ Correction: From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:05 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!swidir.switch.ch!in2p3.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!dsi.unimi.it!berlioz.crs4.it!inet.it!interland!cesare.lavazza From: cesare.lavazza@interland.it (Cesare Lavazza) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: VOA frequencies for Europe Date: 13 Feb 96 22:41:57 +0000 Organization: InterLand +39-331 67.72.72 Busto Arsizio VA ITALY Lines: 9 Message-ID: <11a_9602140002@interland.it> NNTP-Posting-Host: crs4gw.crs4.it Originator: daemon@crs4gw.crs4.it I'm looking for a list of VOA frequencies for Europe. Does anyone know such list? Thankyou. ----------------------------------- E-mail: cesare.lavazza@interland.it --- GoldED 2.50.Beta6 InterLand.It UNREG From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:06 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsserver.pixel.kodak.com!frankensun.altair.com!nntp.coast.net!swidir.switch.ch!swsbe6.switch.ch!surfnet.nl!newshost.vu.nl!cs.vu.nl!sun4nl!news.netland.nl!news From: vdgraaf@netland.nl (rolphe v.d. graaf) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Volmet freq's Date: Fri, 09 Feb 1996 22:29:00 GMT Organization: NetLand Internet Services, The Netherlands Lines: 6 Message-ID: <4fgp3c$54e@news.netland.nl> NNTP-Posting-Host: ams02-s0.netland.nl X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I like to have the worldwide volmet freq's. Please tel me where I can find them. Grx R. Grx Rolphe From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:07 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!primus.ac.net!news.hsonline.net!cioeserv.cioe.com!chi-news.cic.net!news.midplains.net!gw2.att.com!pacbell.com!amdahl.com!amd!netcomsv!uu4news.netcom.com!netcomsv!uu3news.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!msadams From: msadams@netcom.com (Michael Adams) Subject: Wanted: Receiving antenna recommendation Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 23:46:00 GMT Lines: 12 Sender: msadams@netcom12.netcom.com I bought a Grundig Satellite 700 SW receiver for my grandfather for Christmas. Unfortunately, he lives is a gully, and is having trouble receiving SW broadcasts with the built-in antenna. Does anyone have any suggestions/experience with some of the rooftop trapped dipoles on the market? Thanks, Michael Adams -- msadams@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:08 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!istar.net!infoshare!passport.ca!grumpy.insinc.net!zenox.com!news From: John Demczyk Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WEFAX Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 23:07:25 -0800 Organization: Zenox, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lines: 32 Message-ID: <31218A2D.2841@durhamnews.net> References: <4fjcb5$jec@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: tc1-sl39.zenox.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; I) Ashtabula2 wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I am currently experiencing a problem w/ WEFAX transmissions, I cant > seem to recieve them. I have used JV, a prog for sound blaster ETC.ETC. > to no avail. I am stickin w/ JVFAX for now, I am using the HAMCOM > INTERFACE which performs correctly w/ hamcom. I believe that my problem > is IM not tuning correctly to recieve the 300hz tone, although, I changed > the params to read +/- 75htz. well if U have any advice, please advise.. > I am goin to try to run out of radio from EXT speaker, not tape out, see > what that does (just thought of it). BTW, its a DX-394... THANX A > MILLION.... Hopefully I will have hair left by my 1st sat pic... > > 73's > > JEFF Jeff: I just went through what you went through about two weeks ago. Try tuning 1.9kHz below the listed frequency that you are trying to receive. For example to receive a fax from NAM Culter, ME on 3357 kHz tune your radio to 3355.1 USB. I built the 741 comparator-type interface on a breadboard and have been having great success receiving the sat images using JVFAX 7.1. Good Luck!! 73's John VE3VHY From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:09 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ashtabula2@aol.com (Ashtabula2) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WEFAX Date: 14 Feb 1996 14:44:16 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fte2g$64d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <31218A2D.2841@durhamnews.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi John, Thanx for the reply, I will give it a shot.... THANX AGAIN... 73'S JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:10 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!lade.news.pipex.net!pipex!news00.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!erinews.ericsson.se!eua.ericsson.se!news.algonet.se!newsfeed.tip.net!oslonett.no!sn.no!usenet From: Olav Mo Grimdalen Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: 14 Feb 1996 07:04:56 GMT Organization: STF Lines: 8 Message-ID: <4fs1io$cpr@hasle.sn.no> References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <3113d90d.1688898@206.96.130.1> <4f8qgs$3r5@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <4fajd4$bea@daily-planet.execpc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fp7-ppp12.oslo.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; I; 16bit) UTC = GMT. So far I know UTC was decided on to do away with the colonisation expression GMT. 73/Olav LA 3UV From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:11 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!lowe.demon.co.uk From: Richard McLachlan Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur Subject: WinRadio - Receiver on a PC card. Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 13:26:26 GMT Organization: Lowe Electronics UK Lines: 15 Message-ID: <824131586snz@LOWE.CO.UK> Reply-To: Richard@lowe.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: lowe.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: lowe.demon.co.uk Xref: news.epix.net alt.radio.scanner.uk:2165 rec.radio.shortwave:70093 uk.radio.amateur:10898 rec.radio.scanner:45542 We have just had delivery of our first sample of the new WinRadio unit. This is a complete scanning receiver covering 500 khz to 1.3 Ghz and is built on a card that plugs into a PC option slot. All operation is via Windows on th e PC - hence the name! Full details on our web site at http://www.lowe.co.uk/ Just follow the WinRadio link Richard McLachlan Lowe Electronics UK From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:12 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.frontiernet.net!news.his.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!news.jsums.edu!gatech!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!feustel From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: WiNRADiO Demo program Message-ID: Organization: DAFCO X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] References: <824408369snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 12:59:45 GMT Lines: 19 Sender: feustel@netcom7.netcom.com Richard Mclachlan (Richard@foxfield.demon.co.uk) wrote: : There is now a demo program which you can download of the : controls and operation of the new WiNRADiO receiver on : a PC card. : It is at URL http://www.lowe.co.uk/ : Just follow the WiNRADiO link. This link went to a demon info page and nowhere else as far as I could see. : -- : Richard Mclachlan -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:13 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!mail2news.demon.co.uk!pentad.demon.co.uk From: Peter Wapshott Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Wire for longwire aerial Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 19:09:27 GMT Organization: Myorganisation Lines: 13 Message-ID: <824411367snz@pentad.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: peterw@pentad.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: pentad.demon.co.uk X-Newsreader: Demon Internet Simple News v1.29 X-Mail2News-Path: pentad.demon.co.uk Just a quickie, could anyone in the UK suggest type of wire and supplier (Maplin, RS ?) for the wire to use for a longwire aerial. Also, would attaching such a wire to the whip of my Sony SW100 damage it in any shape or form.s TIA -- Peter Wapshott peterw@pentad.demon.co.uk From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:14 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.magicnet.net!news.supernet.net!news.cais.net!news.his.com!news From: gayle@grove.net (Gayle Van Horn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WNOO on the ir on 1640 kHz Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 23:45:37 GMT Organization: Heller Information Services, Inc. Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4fjaok$sfk@news2.his.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup2.grove.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 I'm not sure how far out this is being heard but the saga of the new expanded AM band continues. Right now (2330 UTC) a Chattanooga, TN AM station WNOO-AM 1260 is up on 1640 kHz loud and clear. To rule out all possibilities I have it on four different receivers (Drake R8/Icom R72/Drake SPR4/Sony 2010. I also checked with my DXing neighbor, Bob Grove up the hill from me and he also has them rock solid. They are doing urban contemporary and IDing as AM 1260 WNOO. This is not suppose to be one of the expanded band stations and I have absolutely no idea what these folks are doing on 1640. I've ruled out all the normal stuff (Harmonics, spurs, images, etc) and Chattanooga is about 60 air miles from us so others things that could cause a freak reception has been ruled out. Nope, I beilieve they are there so AM DXers, go to 1640 and add another one to the logbooks. Best of DX and 73 de N5FPW Larry Van Horn Managing Editor Satellite Times magazine steditor@grove.net At home using Gayle's account for a change. From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:15 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!li.net!hoflink.com!oedwards From: Orrin Edwards Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WRNO Schedule Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 08:54:42 -0500 Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network) Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: <199602132333.SAB144756@atlanta.american.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: hoflink.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <199602132333.SAB144756@atlanta.american.edu> On Tue, 13 Feb 1996, Cote, Denis wrote: > Does anyone know what WRNO's current program schedule is. I can't seem > to find them on the bands. They are on 15420 during the day and 7355 at night! ---- Orrin - Long Island, New York oedwards@hoflink.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:16 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!MMT.COM!dcote Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602132333.SAB144756@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:06:03 EST Reply-To: "Cote, Denis" Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" From: "Cote, Denis" Subject: WRNO Schedule Lines: 4 Does anyone know what WRNO's current program schedule is. I can't seem to find them on the bands. Denis Cote DCOTE@MMT.COM From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:17 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!k2sci From: k2sci@gnn.com (Gerald Gold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.swap Subject: WRTH Rec.buying guide1993 Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 05:52:50 Organization: Megaweb Lines: 1 Message-ID: <4g1nmj$avk@news-e1a.megaweb.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: @www-14-2.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 16 Feb 1996 10:53:07 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:18 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!pop.gnn.com!k2sci From: k2sci@gnn.com (Gerald Gold) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: WTB: Nordmende Globe Travelelet II,III or iv Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 19:24:34 Organization: GNN Lines: 4 Message-ID: <4fra4i$3cv@news-e2a.gnn.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: www-8-156.gnn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-GNN-NewsServer-Posting-Date: 14 Feb 1996 00:24:50 GMT X-Mailer: GNNmessenger 1.2 Xref: news.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:70102 rec.radio.swap:57502 I am looking for a Nordmende Globe Travelet 2,3, 0r 4 working or not working as a parts radio. Please E-mail me. 73's Jerry From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:19 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!not-for-mail From: gst@sashimi.wwa.com (George Thurman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WWCR #4 STARTS MONDAY Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:10:30 -0600 Organization: WorldWide Access Internet Services Lines: 25 Message-ID: <4g0i1m$rr5@miso.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: miso.wwa.com Most of the testing has been done, and WWCR in Nashville now has tentative plans to put transmitter #4 into regular use Monday Feb-19 at 1800 UTC on 9475. Listen for special first-day programming. A special one-time QSL card will be issued for correct reception reports for this broadcast. Even tho this is in the works, they are still awaiting FCC permission to put the thing into full-time use..but do not expect any problems getting it. gst -- GEORGE S. THURMAN gst@wwa.com ** Mr. Clinton, tear down that embargo !! ** ***** If Dole wins in '96, I will move to Germany in '97 ***** Limbaugh and GingRICH suck...Long live Fidel Castro !!!!! From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.wwa.com!not-for-mail From: gst@sashimi.wwa.com (George Thurman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WWCR #4 TESTING Date: 14 Feb 1996 20:33:22 -0600 Organization: WorldWide Access Internet Services Lines: 20 Message-ID: <4fu61i$14m@miso.wwa.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: miso.wwa.com I was able to hear WWCR #4 testing Tuesday Morning around 1700 UTC. Again Wednesday around 1645 on 7435 both days. I hope they do not run into problems with 9475, because I heard SSB radio-telephone traffic in Spanish around 1645 UTC Wednesday. gst -- GEORGE S. THURMAN gst@wwa.com ** Mr. Clinton, tear down that embargo !! ** ***** If Dole wins in '96, I will move to Germany in '97 ***** Limbaugh and GingRICH suck...Long live Fidel Castro !!!!! From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:20 1996 Path: news.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!xpat.postech.ac.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wwcr1@aol.com (WWCR1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WWCR Schedule? Date: 13 Feb 1996 23:33:43 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4fron7$k92@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4f1a5b$bbe@news-e1a.megaweb.com> Reply-To: wwcr1@aol.com (WWCR1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Updated version, to include new sked for WWCR-4 due out around the end of the month (time permitting)... Adam W. Lock, Sr. Operations Manager, WWCR-Shortwave Nashville, Tennessee, USA. "Change is the only constant!" From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:21 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in1.uu.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e1a.megaweb.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: wwcr1@aol.com (WWCR1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WWCR's 4th TRANSMITTER DELAYED Date: 13 Feb 1996 23:52:19 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4frpq3$kq0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4e6itc$ojj@miso.wwa.com> Reply-To: wwcr1@aol.com (WWCR1) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com We have 'lectric (as they say in these parts)...local power company out last Friday (bright and early-and a week late)...have transmitter test authorization for 9.475 (non-interference with WGTG) and 7.435 - new frequencies pending with Uncle Charlie...#4 should be up and running by Monday at the latest. New sked around the end of the month. Thanks for your patience...and for the previous update Skip... Adam W. Lock, Sr. Operations Manager, WWCR-Shortwave Nashville, Tennessee, USA. "Change is the only constant!" From lwbyppp@epix.net Sat Feb 17 14:04:22 1996 Path: news.epix.net!uunet!in2.uu.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!oleane!jussieu.fr!news.forth.gr!news-ath.forthnet.gr!news.compulink.gr!usenet From: zliangas@compulink.gr (Zacharias Liangas) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Your logging please ! Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 13:21:39 GMT Organization: ENERGOCAL Lines: 24 Sender: zliangas@athena.compulink.gr Distribution: world Expires: 10 days Message-ID: <4fnf5r$tfc@news.compulink.gr> Reply-To: zliangas@compulink.gr NNTP-Posting-Host: athena.compulink.gr X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 folks here I try to so a special research for two stations in the SEA namely the RRI Programma Nasional in 9680 as well as Voice of malaysia 15295 Please test for somewhile and advise me how these two signals are heard in your QTH The times for the stations RRI Programa nasional - jakarta - Indonesia 9680 24 H /day V of Malaysia - 15295 only 0555-1230 and 1530-1700 Iwould appreciate of you send me this info by email TIA Zakaria Liang! (namanya untuk kawan sahaja!) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:31 1996 From: grant@epix.net (Joe Blo) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: "For the People" still on SW? Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 05:28:44 GMT Message-ID: <4gdsai$6vj@guava.epix.net> Does anyone have any knowledge of Chuck Harder's radio show called "For the People?" I have not heard it since it was taken off WWCR about 3 years ago. Whereabouts would be appreciated. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:32 1996 From: tkcbama@aol.com (TKCBAMA) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: "For the People" still on SW? Date: 21 Feb 1996 10:31:55 -0500 Message-ID: <4gfdtb$7bf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gdsai$6vj@guava.epix.net> Harder is still on the air via shortwave. His new home is WHRI and the last frequency I heard his broadcast on was 9.475 MHz. BTW, I wonder if he has come come from the ceiling after Bucannan won the New Hampshire primary tonite. There messages have really merged over the last couple of years Tim Posting from The Heart of Dixie From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:33 1996 From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: (Fwd) File: "SWL$L LIST" Date: 16 Feb 1996 20:51:48 GMT Message-ID: <4g2qp4$kst@newstand.syr.edu> References: <199602131442.JAA117843@atlanta.american.edu> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu Suat Ayoz (ukcayoz@UKPMR.CS.PHILIPS.NL) wrote: : I am still hopeful and optimistic. Whoever receives this message, if : you have come this far, please tell me how can I subscribe to solar : and geomagnetic information lists. They were called radio-relay-info : or something like that in 1993. : Best regards, You can find this information in the rec.radio.info newsgroup. 73-- Marie Lamb malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:35 1996 From: "Alexander Ageenkov" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: -> VATICAN RADIO, schedule to Asia,Africa and America Date: 15 Feb 1996 19:40:23 +0300 Distribution: world Message-ID: Reply-To: alex@synt.black.sochi.su RADIO VATICANA, Broadcast schedule for January - March 1996 ************************************************************* To America ---------- 0030 Portuguese 7305,9605 0100 Spanish 6095,7305,9605 0145 Spanish 6095,7305,9605 0230 French 6095,7305 0250 English 6095,7305 0315 Spanish 6095,7305 1100 Portuguese 17700,21850 1130 Spanish 11700,21850 To Asia, Australia and New Zealand ---------------------------------- 0040 Hind/Tamil/Mal/Engl 5980,7335 0500 Arabic 7365,9645 1100 Angelus 17550,1530 (Sun,Hol) 1130 Mass in English 15570,17550 (Fri) 1230 Chinese 11625,13765,15585 (except Sat) 1230 Mass in Chinese 11625,13765,15585 (Sat) 1315 Japanese 9500,11625 1345 English 9500,11625 1415 Vietnamese 11625,13765 1500 Hind/Tamil/Mal/Engl 9940,11640 1600 Mass in English 9940,11640(Fri) 1630 Arabic 9645,11810 2130 Japanese 7310,9600 2200 Chinese 6065,7305,9600 2245 English 7305,9600,11830 2315 Vietnamese 6065,7305 To Africa --------- 0250 French 7360 0320 English 7360 0350 Swahile 7360,9660 0405 Amharic Tigr. 7360,9660 0430 French 9660,11625 0500 Arabic 7365,9645 0500 English 7360,9660,11625 0530 Portuguese 7360,9660,11625 0600 French 9660,11625 0630 English 9660,11625 0745 Arabic 7250,9645,15215,1530 1100 Angelus 17550,1530 (Sun,Hol) 1130 Mass in English 15570,17550 (Fri) 1600 Mass in English 9940,11640(Fri) 1620 Swahili 9660,11625 (except Sat,Sun) 1620 Somali 9660,11625 (Sun) 1630 Arabic 9645,11810 1635 Amharic Tigr. 9660,11625 1700 French 9660,11625 1730 English 9660,11625,11635 1800 Portuguese 9660,11625,11635 1900 Spanish 7365,9645 (Sat) 1940 Rosary 7365,9645 2000 English 7365,9645 2030 French 7365,9645 2145 Arabic 5880,7250,1530 All time - UTC, Frequencies - kHz. Address: Radio Vaticana, 00120, Vatican City Many thanks to Archpriest Lavrenty Dominik for this schedule. ------------------------------------------------------------- Alexander Ageenkov, P.O.Box 1551, Sochi, 354000, Russia alex@synt.black.sochi.su From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:36 1996 From: hanavin@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Chuck Hanavin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 1670 Khz - a HAM station? Date: 20 Feb 1996 13:40:21 GMT Message-ID: <4gcj05$9mu@louie.udel.edu> References: <4g2nel$ont@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> In article <4g2nel$ont@nnrp1.news.primenet.com>, William W. Munsil wrote: >ARRL, the American Radio Relay League has published a bulletin listing >FOUR HAM operators who were asked by the US Army to set up KTRK and run >it due to their expertise (spelling?) in running AM Ham radio stations. > >Any confirmations? >73 de N7AOU/ATV. I don't think they did much, if any set up of the station, but they did operate it for a good while on the tuesday, that they were on the air. KC4MOP, Fred was playing DJ, while WB3HUZ, Steve was answering the phone calls. Apparentlly they needed DJ's to test the rig out, so the hams called up and volunteered. WA3VJB, Paul called up the station over the phone and did an over the air interveiw with the Station Engineer. Chuck (WB3FJJ) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:37 1996 From: Steve Whitt Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 1670 KTRK, 1660 Unid from MN Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:41:46 GMT Distribution: world Message-ID: <4fvd6q$mmm@pheidippides.axion.bt.co.uk> References: <4fmu3o$isu@sol.utu.fi> In article <4fnf7f$c89@pheidippides.axion.bt.co.uk> Steve Whitt, steve.whitt@zoo.bt.co.uk writes: >>At about the same time (around 11 UTC) I also heard a station >>on 1660 identifying itself something like "Radio I" or "Radio R" > WJDM carries the usual legal ID at the top of the hour but uses a squeaky cartoon character voice which could make understanding difficult. I've heard ID as "You're listening to great music for great kids WJDM 16-60 Elizabeth and the tri-state area" regards Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:38 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: 20M dipole Date: 17 Feb 96 02:23:46 -0800 References: <4fk2oj$se5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003ba8@msn.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave I'd suggest you do not limit yourself to one cut for 20 meters. The swbc bands run from 11 to 120 meters. If possible, try to get one that will run from 11 to at least 60 meters - or, if space is not a problem - from 11 to 90 meters. Propagation is so variable that various bands open at various times. I really think if you chose to erect a dipole that you'll be quite satisfied with one that can receive multiple bands versus just one range as your subject title indicates. Besides the options to build your own, there are several commercial antennas produced that can provide excellent results. Bill Matthews ------------------- bmatthews@msn.com ------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:40 1996 From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 20M dipole Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:17:26 GMT Message-ID: <4fuc4m$ln9@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <4fk2oj$se5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> You might consider the book "Antennas selection, installation, and projects." From Radio Schack, it has the plans you want along with diagrams and material lists. Book only cost $4.00. I have one and enjoy it. it even lists catalogue part numbers for getting materials. Obviously they print it so you will buy from them but never the less it is a good book. Bob J. In article <4fk2oj$se5@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, ashtabula2@aol.com says... > >Hello everyone, > > I am very new to this SW stuff, can someone send me, or instruct me >as to how to build a DIPOLE ANT. I am running a 100' LW currently, but I >believe I should be able to do better... THANX FOR YOUR HELP > > >73'S > >JEFF From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:40 1996 From: jberenyi@cc.weber.edu (John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: <<<<<< I need a Bourns pot part # >>>>>>>>> Date: 16 Feb 1996 12:01 MST Distribution: world Message-ID: <16FEB199612014356@cc.weber.edu> --------------------------------------------------------------- Certain companies used to install a 10-turn Bourns pot in the NRD 515 radio. I f you know what it is PLEASE let me know. John Berenyi (jberenyi@cc.weber.edu) 2648 Deer Run Dr. Ogden, Utah 84405 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:41 1996 From: bumologist@usa.pipeline.com(BUMOLOGIST) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: <<<<<< I need a Bourns pot part # >>>>>>>>> Date: 19 Feb 1996 13:35:03 GMT Message-ID: <4g9ua7$feo@news1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <16FEB199612014356@cc.weber.edu> Did you call universal's service dept?Digi Key has the pot,I don't know what value(it would be the same as the original)it is but it aint cheap!! -- Bumologist...The study of bums,scumbags,bag ladies,etc.Why the hell would someone study this crap? Barry Felstein From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:42 1996 From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Addresses Date: 17 Feb 1996 21:17:16 GMT Message-ID: References: <4g47st$m37@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <4g47st$m37@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, jberszoner@aol.com (JBerszoner) wrote: > obtaining addresses of utility stations, > i.e., airports, maritime, whatever. Can anyone out there offer any suggestion? My heartfelt thanks I use "Utility Address Handbook" 2nd Edition, by Reinhard Klein-Arendt, published by Wilhelm Herbst Verlag, Postfach 450506, D-5000 Köln 41 Germany. It's in English. I got it from one of the SWL catalogs. I don't remember which one. Plus I'd be surpirsed if there isn't a new edition out. Mine is copyright 1989!! I've used it to QSL Portishead Radio, Dakar VOLMET, Sydney VOLMET, amoung others. Good luck. Charlie -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:43 1996 From: jberszoner@aol.com (JBerszoner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Addresses Date: 17 Feb 1996 04:41:49 -0500 Message-ID: <4g47st$m37@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jberszoner@aol.com (JBerszoner) I've been a Dx'er now for the better part of 30 years now. One problem, really only problem, I've had is obtaining addresses of utility stations, i.e., airports, maritime, whatever. My shack is pretty well equipped, but I need to know what reference documents are available so I can QSL these intercepts. Can anyone out there offer any suggestion? My heartfelt thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:45 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: clifto@indep1.chi.il.us (Clifton T. Sharp) Subject: Re: antenna questions Message-ID: References: Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 05:07:15 GMT In article ce369@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Daniel Grunberg) writes: >georg@acds18.physik.rwth-aachen.de (Georg Kreyerhoff) said: >> In article <0ed_9602101228@woodybbs.com>, Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet. org (Bob Ferguson) writes: >>> Oh! also can anyone tell me the hypotenuse of a triangle where >>> the two known side lengths are 16' and 6.75'? I need to know so >>> I can figure the side lengths for a dipole antenna and I missed >>> this level of math in school. > >> Well, it depends on the angle between the two known sides. If its >> 90 deg > >NO IT DOESN'T!!!!! What do you mean "if"? What part of "if" didn't you understand? >Hypotenuse is _defined_ as the side of a right-angled triangle that >is opposite the right angle. But Bob missed that level of math in school, and he may or may NOT know that. He could just as well be using the word to refer to the unknown side, or the longest side, of the triangle. We don't know. >Therefore hypotenuse has no meaning >except in the context of a right triangle. To you, perhaps, and to me. To Bob, who missed this level of math in school, other possible intended meanings are given above. Whether or not Bob intended the meaning you ascribe is unknown, because Bob said that he missed that level of math in school. >In other words, >Bob Ferguson's question implied that the angle between the two >known sides is a right angle. No, it didn't necessarily imply that at all. -- Cliff Sharp There are days when no matter which WA9PDM way you spit, it's upwind. clifto@indep1.chi.il.us --The First Law of Reality From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:46 1996 From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Any Info on a Panasonic RF 4800 Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:54:47 GMT Message-ID: <4g41k7$3tm@ferengi.prismnet.com> Hi all, I recently bought a panasonic RF 4800 and i would like any info or experience you may have had using this radio. Does any one have a manual that I can buy a photo copy of? Anyone know how to use the SW 2-8 calibration that is located on the front panel. Any ideas on a good 1600-3000 anntenna or other anntenna ideas? Thanks in advance, Bob Johnson From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:46 1996 From: yann <101355.357@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: anyone ever hear radio iran? Date: 18 Feb 1996 00:32:45 GMT Message-ID: <4g5s3d$oku$2@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: <4fe9j2$mut@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> yes the i hear the islamic republic of iran but not on 9022(i have forgot qrg) in french i try to retreive frequency 101355.357@compuserve.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:47 1996 From: scottmc@teleport.com (Scott McMorrow) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: AOR AR7030 Information Date: 20 Feb 1996 04:11:17 GMT Message-ID: <4gbhl5$ou4@maureen.teleport.com> Has anyone had any experience with the new AOR communications receiver, the AR7030? I'd be interested in hearing any opinions that might be out there, and not in a British publication (where they tend to glow, since it is a British design.) Scott McMorrow scottmc@teleport.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:48 1996 From: eriks45731@aol.com (Erik D Swanson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: arabic shortwave broadcasts Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 19:34:07 -0700 Message-ID: does anyone know of any arabic language shortwave broadcasts receivable in the US...also any hebrew language broadcasts. Any info would be appreciated Erik Swanson eriks45731@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:49 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: arabic shortwave broadcasts Date: 18 Feb 96 13:12:57 -0800 References: Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003bf0@msn.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave There are numerous broadcasters who target North America with Arabic Services. Alomg those that quickly come to mind are Radio Kuwait, Radio Cairo, and United Arab Emirates Radio. You'll also find that you may hear some of the services directed to Western Europe (they'll be heard in the afternoon local North American time) since the beam headings tend to get the signals here as well. Bill Matthews ------------------ bmatthews@msn.com ------------------ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:50 1996 From: Matt <103666.466@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ATTN Guy who wanted DRAKE SW-8! Date: 19 Feb 1996 17:07:18 GMT Message-ID: <4gaao6$iu9$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> I don't know what your email address is, so please email me so I can tell you about my Drake SW8 for sale. Thanks, Matt. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:51 1996 From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: BayGen windup radio makes front page of N.Y. Times. Date: 16 Feb 1996 16:20:42 GMT Message-ID: <4g2asq$2o8@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> If you see this before about 0700 GMT on Saturday and have web access, the URL is http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/front/safrica-radio.html The site is free but you have to get a login and password. By the way, their next product is a wind-up flashlight. They should try selling these products here, near the San Andreas and Hayward faults where, rumor has it, people may, from time to time, have trouble getting AC power and the stores may run out of dry cells. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:53 1996 From: jon scott Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE Date: Sat, 17 Feb 96 20:26:12 DST Message-ID: BEWARE OF DELAING WITH DERRICK HALL OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON! On November 17, 1995 I sent him a money order (as he and I agreed) for a PK232. He claims to have sent the package but that it was returned. I assured him that the address in my letter that accompanied the money order was correct (a mail center) and to resend the package. As you dear reader, have guessed by now, no package. I have called Mr. Hall on 12/1, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/17, 12/18, 12/19,12/20/95, 1/2/96, 1/15, 1/22, asking for either PK232 or return the money! No money, no PK232. He sent me this message: *** Forwarding note from DERRICK --PB1 01/22/96 16:05 *** "To: jcscott@PacBell.COM Subject: NOTE 01/22/96 16:05:00 I Got your message, that you call this morning. I sent your Money order in the mail on friday, I think it was after 5:00 when the mail stops up here so it should have went out on saturday. It does not matter if you try finding my employer be cause I am the employer so if you wanted to say someting you could call me up. Why do you think i be gone so much. Well anyways your money should be comming with in a few days. And don't call me back!!!!!!!" I attempted to respond with: "Subject: NOTE 01/22/96 16:05:00 Derrick I have called and paged you numerous times with no return call. Specifically I called and left messages on 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/17, 12/18, 12/20, 1/2/96, 1/15, and 1/22. I originally mailed you the money order on 11/17/95 so you can see why I upset about "no communication" from you, no PK232, and no returned funds. When the money shows up I will cease to call and bother you. NOTE 01/22/96 16:05:00" F My response to hime was rejected. The postmaster on his system responded with: " Subject: Identify User Your email to Derrick Hall is being rejected because he has run out of credits. When he purchases time, he will be able to receive email again." I called Mr. Hall again on 2/6 and 2/15, same results, no money, no PK232. On 2/15 I offered to mention his business practices on the net and this note is the result. If any body in Seattle reads this and employees this man (I think he is an independent contractor) be sure you are getting good value for your time and money. He is not very honest in his dealings on the Internet. Jon Scott From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:55 1996 From: davekri@worldnet.att.net (Dave Krieps) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 14:46:32 GMT Message-ID: <4g7e38$s7t@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: jon scott wrote: >BEWARE OF DELAING WITH DERRICK HALL OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON! >On November 17, 1995 I sent him a money order (as he and I agreed) for >a PK232. He claims to have sent the package but that it was >returned. I assured him that the address in my letter that >accompanied the money order was correct (a mail center) and to resend >the package. As you dear reader, have guessed by now, no package. >If any body in Seattle reads this and employees this man (I think he >is an independent contractor) be sure you are getting good value for >your time and money. He is not very honest in his dealings on the >Internet. >Jon Scott One way to avoid these types of deals is to have the possesor of the equipment send it COD. At least you get a package (no telling what's in it) and the sender doesn't get any money until the package arrives. I have purchased several things this way and, fortunately, have gotten what I paid for. There is really no way to judge the character of individuals who sell through the postal service. Dave Krieps "Those who avoid decapitation leave more offspring." -Carl Sagan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:56 1996 From: jesse@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu (Dr. Jesse B. Taintor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE Date: 20 Feb 1996 13:44:38 -0500 Message-ID: <4gd4qm$9bj@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu> References: <4g7e38$s7t@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> This guy sounds like a crook to me. If he uses the mail in his business, you could contact his local postmaster concerning mail fraud. Many big crooks and whitewater types have been caught on the mail fraud rap. I wish you good luck in getting your money back and this creep out of the business. JBT -- Dr. Jesse B. Taintor, Director of Data Processing, Policy Sciences, FSU Internet: jtaintor@coss.fsu.edu Office (904) 644-3848 Home (904) 224-6888 FAX (904) 644-0581 "No more good must be attempted than the public can bear." T. Jefferson From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:57 1996 From: jon scott Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 19:50:27 DST Message-ID: References: <4g7ib1$s3b@whidbey.whidbey.com> In Article<4g7ib1$s3b@whidbey.whidbey.com>, write: > Path: pacbell.com!gw2.att.com!news.midplains.net!chi-news.cic.net!nntp.coast.net !news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!whidbey.!usenet > From: subbustr@whidbey.net (DAVE M . SCHERTZER) > Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equ ipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner > Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEATTLE > Date: 18 Feb 1996 15:58:25 GMT > Organization: DND CF DET Whidbey Is. WA > Lines: 4 > Message-ID: <4g7ib1$s3b@whidbey.whidbey.com> Hi Folks, Today (2/20/96) I was able to confirm that Mr. Hall indeed has defrauded me - I called him twice this AM and he hung up on me both times. I would love to post this to a Seattle news group as one responder (Mr. Schertzer) suggested but my news provider does not give me access to seattle.forsale.misc. Thanks also to others that suggested methods to try and reduce getting taken in business transactions on the internet. Jon Scott > References: > NNTP-Posting-Host: asn133.whidbey.net > Mime-Version: 1.0 > X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.93.11 > Xref: pacbell.com rec.radio.swap:50374 rec.radio.shortwave:70700 rec.radio.scanner:48143 rec.radio.amateur.equipment:27201 rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc:15125 alt.radio.scanner:19994 > > You might consider posting this to: > > seattle.forsale.misc - newsgroup also? > From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:59 1996 From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Big NASWA Winterfest Quiz Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 10:39:20 -0500 Message-ID: <312899A8.57C7@crosslink.net> References: <4g7rir$k2j@cronkite.seas.gwu.edu> To: Mary Lee Mary Lee wrote: > 1: People attend the Winterfest to: D: Bash the Scanner Scum. > 2: Each year a radio is raffled off to: D: See if there's real film in Mitch 's camera. > 3: Scarfman is an attraction because C: Tickets are raffled off to see his r eal face [ couldn't top that] > 4: OJ Simpson will attend this years Winterfest to D: Find out how to join A CE and seek out Pancho Villa (the real killer). > 5: Bob Brown hopes that each Winterfest will be a success because D: Always needs another "I Touched Ian" button. > Let's close up the big Internet Quiz Machine. We'll be back after these > messages.[Add theme to "Jeopardy!" here...] 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:18:59 1996 From: Roland S Geter PhD Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: Broadcasting Radio Station Database for you...... Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:47:44 GMT Message-ID: <4g4170$hl2@news1.goodnet.com> References: <4fme8u$bsf@news.flinet.com> To: chuck@mail.flinet.com Hi Chuck, Let's try to get the database over here on this provider, OK? Thanks Roland S Geter PhD roland@mycronet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:00 1996 From: kurtenders@aol.com (KurtEnders) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Bronscheid, Broscheid, Bruschied Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:05:26 -0500 Message-ID: <4gdnk6$51c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Here is, where I found the location name "Bronscheid": It's been in the church records of the small German town Camberg (now: Bad Camberg) in Germany (some 40 kilometres northwest of Francfort in the state of Hesse). The original text dates back from 1767 and reads as follows (in Latin; Roman Catholic records): "Sebastianus Munsch ex Bronscheid et Magdalena Sterkellin ex Wirges adolescentes copulati sunt 3. 9-bris ." Kurt From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:01 1996 From: cassela@pcnet.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Can someone post a good broadcast list please? Date: 15 Feb 1996 01:20:16 GMT Message-ID: <4fu1og$2kt@pcnet2.pcnet.net> I'm very new at shortwave monitoring, and was wondering if someone had a decen t list of broadcasts and times that they could post. I am especially interested in Dr. G ene Scott, if anyone has the times and frequencies that he is on. Thanks in advance for any help yo u can offer. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:02 1996 From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,can.general Subject: CBC overnight schedule Date: 16 Feb 1996 02:21:26 GMT Message-ID: <4g0pn6$g02@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> Here are the foreign broadcasts carried by the CBC (including, presumably, the low-power shortwave transmitters on 6160 kHz in Newfoundland and British Columbia) between 0100 and 0500. All times and dates are in the LOCAL TIME ZONES of the transmitters. (NOT GMT) For further information, go to web page: http://www.radio.cbc.ca/radio/services/overnight.html The schedule for CBC RADIO OVERNIGHT is as follows: 0100 - 0200 Radio Netherlands (Feature programs such as Sounds Interesting, The Research File, Mirror Images, Weekly Documentary, Media Network) BBC Europe Today 0200 - 0300 Radio Sweden (Sixty Degrees North) ABC Radio Australia ( Business Weekly/Report From Asia, Innovations, Arts Australia, Science File, The Australian Scene) 0300 - 0400 Channel Africa (News and current affairs from SABC in Johannesburg) YLE Radio Finland (News and current affairs) 0400 - 0500 Deutsche Welle(Germany) European Journal Radio Swiss International (News and current affairs) 0500 - 0600 ABC Radio Australia (News package) CBC Local Break Radio France Int'l (RFI Europe plus such features as Everywoman, Asia Analysis, Arts in France, Science Probe, The Bottom Line, Planet Earth) CBC Local Break (newscast) Deutsche Welle (Living in Germany, Economic Notebook, Insight, German Lesson, Arts on the Air) CBC Local Break Radio Netherlands (NewsLine) The Sunday and Monday morning schedules differ slightly, based on the weekend programming available from these international public broadcasters. The weekend schedule is not changing for the moment. This overnight programming can be heard on the CBC Radio Network across Canada from 0100 to 0600 with these exceptions: From 0500 - 0600, British Columbia does an information lead-in to their morning show and from 0530 - 0600, some locations get an early start to their morning show. From 0100 - 0300, CBC North hears the classical music program, That Time of the Night. The CBC Stereo Network, which also operates 24 hours daily, offers mainly entertainment programming overnight, Brave New Waves or Night Lines. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:04 1996 From: Will Flor Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cheap, portable HF receiver Date: 18 Feb 1996 04:51:56 GMT Message-ID: <4g6b9c$rib@news.inc.net> References: kenh@netcom.com (Ken Harris) wrote: > I'm looking for an inexpensive HF receiver. Perhaps this is in >a FAQ or web page. > > I'd like to have SSB (and morse?) and external antenna. I'd like to >use it to receive weather fax and SITOR transmisions, as well as >voice. > > Radio shack DX-390, $220 I have a DX-390; it's fine for use as a broadcast shortwave reciver (its inten ded purpose) but for serious SSB reception, it's not very good. The sensitivity s eems to be rather poor, the filters are much wider than optimum for SSB, and it's r elatively difficult to tune the SSB signal to sound OK with the BFO dial. The only way to use an external antenna is to clip your antenna lead to the built-in whip, which s eems like asking for trouble IMHO. The external antenna jack on the DX-390 only wo rks when receiving MF signals like broadcast AM, not SW. My advice is to get a dif ferent radio for your uses. 73 de Will KB9JTT willf@rrgroup.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:07 1996 From: jshaffer@pennet.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cheap, portable HF receiver Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 23:15:45 Distribution: world Message-ID: <19960218.79E2588.14FCA@pennet.net> References: <4g6b9c$rib@news.inc.net> In article <4g6b9c$rib@news.inc.net> Will Flor writes: > > > > Radio shack DX-390, $220 > > like asking for trouble IMHO. The external antenna jack on the DX-390 only works > when receiving MF signals like broadcast AM, not SW. Funny thing, that antenna jack. Mine works for shortwave, albeit not as good as attaching to the whip. In fact, according to the manual, it's *supposed* to work for shortwave, and *only* shortwave. But I've found that mine works for mediumwave and longwave too, if you don't mind a little overloading (to the point of unusability on longwave). -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@pennet.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | /\v/\ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | This signature // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:08 1996 From: mwhite@mitre.org (Michael White) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cheap, portable HF receiver Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 14:10:32 -0500 Message-ID: References: Ken Harris wrote: > I'd like to have SSB (and morse?) and external antenna. I'd like to > use it to receive weather fax and SITOR transmisions, as well as > voice. > Panasonic RF-B65, $269 I have an RF-B65, and like it a lot. Its BFO is quite stable for a portable receiver (desirable for SSB/CW, critical for fax and sitor), and it can be had used for $100 or so (I got mine for $85). It only offers 9 memories per band (LF, MW, FM, SW), and it lacks synchronous AM detection, but for the money it's a fine receiver. Best of luck. -- mwhite@mitre.org My opinions are my own, not my employer's. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:09 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave From: kenh@netcom.com (Ken Harris) Subject: Cheap, portable HF receiver Message-ID: Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 22:10:18 GMT I'm looking for an inexpensive HF receiver. Perhaps this is in a FAQ or web page. I'd like to have SSB (and morse?) and external antenna. I'd like to use it to receive weather fax and SITOR transmisions, as well as voice. Could I get some opinions on what to get? I've seen these: Grundig Yacht Boy 400, $250 Sony ICF-SW100, $300 Sony ICF-SW7600G, $200 Radio shack DX-390, $220 Sangean 803A, $200 Panasonic RF-B45, $200 Panasonic RF-B65, $269 -- ---- Ken Harris Internet: kenh@netcom.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:10 1996 From: marrem@venlo01.xs4all.nl (Marc Remijn) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cheap, portable HF receiver Message-ID: <1932xbu60@venlo01.xs4all.nl> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 23:50:25 MET References: Reply-To: marrem@venlo01.xs4all.nl kenh@netcom.com (Ken Harris) > I'm looking for an inexpensive HF receiver. Perhaps this is in >a FAQ or web page. > > I'd like to have SSB (and morse?) and external antenna. I'd like to >use it to receive weather fax and SITOR transmisions, as well as >voice. > > Could I get some opinions on what to get? > > I've seen these: > > Grundig Yacht Boy 400, $250 > Sony ICF-SW100, $300 > Sony ICF-SW7600G, $200 > Radio shack DX-390, $220 > Sangean 803A, $200 > Panasonic RF-B45, $200 > Panasonic RF-B65, $269 > I think the best relatively cheap receiver is the Lowe HF-150. I sells for about $500 in Europe. O.K. it's a bit higher in price than the above. But especially if you want to connect an external antenna, most of the regular small radios like the ones above quikly get overloaded by strong broadcast stations (lots of noise everywhere on the band). Secondly the SSB reception is excellent. Very good sound quality and stability, the latter being important when receiving and decoding things like FAX and SITOR. It's very bare to the bones and doesn't offer features like (alarm) clock and dial light, but every penny has been spent on performance. It has though holders for recharcheable batteries. And you can buy several options too. Marc -- ------------------------------------------------------------- __ /| /| | / _____/ |/ | | \____ NL-5913 CX VENLO Marc | |Remijn +31-77-3520099 ------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:11 1996 From: cmaddox@xnet.com (Chuck Maddox) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Chicago area stores? Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 18:11:12 -0600 Message-ID: References: In article , naveed@hookup.net wrote: > I'll be visiting Chicago soon and wonder if anyone can recommend a > shop (preferably near downtown) where I can buy a Sony 7600G at a decent > price. > Thanks in advance. Whell, I'm not sure that there are any shutterbugs left in Chicago. The last one that I saw was in the Palmer House Hotel which is between State and Wabash Street's in the loop. There is a Sony Store on North Michigan Avenue which may have it at an acceptable price but I doubt that you would find any bargains. Your next best bet is Erickson's on North Milwaukee but it is pretty far away from the Loop (the downtown area). It's address follows: Erickson Communications 5456 North Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago, Illinois 60630 800-621-5802 or 312-631-5181 Best of luck, I hope you have a great visit! Chuck -- 73 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:12 1996 From: naveed@hookup.net Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Chicago area stores? Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 21:05:00 Message-ID: I'll be visiting Chicago soon and wonder if anyone can recommend a shop (preferably near downtown) where I can buy a Sony 7600G at a decent price. Thanks in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:13 1996 From: unclebob@ripco.com (Uncle Bob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Chicago area stores? Date: 21 Feb 1996 05:33:43 GMT Message-ID: <4gearn$ojd@gail.ripco.com> References: Try United Audio Centers at 900 N. Michigan Ave. (312-664-3100). -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Uncle Bob..............unclebob@ripco.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:14 1996 From: China@teleport.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: China People's Broadcasting Station Date: 16 Feb 1996 06:44:49 -0800 Message-ID: <4g2591$kvj@kelly.teleport.com> For the late breaking news on the Central People's Broadcasting Station in China, listen to Radio Japan's Media Roundup this weekend. What I heard surprised me and I think it will surprise you if you have been listening to them for many years. Also if you cannot receive Radio Singapore Int'l on 6015 then tune into the domestic service on 6155. I am getting a good signal at 1430+. Reminds me of the good old days of shortwave radio when ABC Perth used to broadcast the "Rock and Roll Show" with Peter Newman. Take care, Bruce in Gresham, OR Now monitoring from 1100 UTC to 1500 UTC daily! -- china@teleport.COM Public Access User --- Not affiliated with Teleport Public Access UNIX and Internet at (503) 220-1016 (2400-14400, N81) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:15 1996 From: hodge@bowline.stsci.edu (Phil Hodge) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Compass Bearing Calculations? Date: 19 Feb 1996 18:22:45 GMT Message-ID: <4gaf5l$r0q@marvel.stsci.edu> References: cotangent (azimuth) = [sin (lat_a) * cos (long_a - long_b) - cos (lat_a) * tan (lat_b)] / sin (long_a - long_b) where: azimuth is the angle from north to point b as seen from point a lat_a and lat_b are the latitudes at points a and b respectively long_a and long_b are the longitudes at points a and b This is the "four parts formula" from Smart, _Spherical Astronomy_. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:16 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: Compass Bearing Calculations? Message-ID: References: <4gaf5l$r0q@marvel.stsci.edu> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 00:10:32 GMT Phil Hodge (hodge@bowline.stsci.edu) wrote: : cotangent (azimuth) = : [sin (lat_a) * cos (long_a - long_b) - cos (lat_a) * tan (lat_b)] / : sin (long_a - long_b) : where: : azimuth is the angle from north to point b as seen from point a : lat_a and lat_b are the latitudes at points a and b respectively : long_a and long_b are the longitudes at points a and b : This is the "four parts formula" from Smart, _Spherical Astronomy_. Thanks very much to posters to this thread for the info. -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:17 1996 From: rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Compass Bearing Calculations? Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 03:10:22 GMT Message-ID: <4ge2ep$qnt@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) wrote: >I'm looking for a formula to compute a compass bearing for the great >circle route from point a to point b given the point a,b latitudes & >longitudes. Can someone post the formula or a pointer to the formula? >Thanks. I think I saw a section with formulae in the ARRL Antenna Handbook -- available through various dealers and directly (or indirectly through inter-library loan) through your local library. -RK- Richard Koser Croton Falls, N.Y. rkoser@worldnet.att.net richard.koser@gateway.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:18 1996 From: Tim Verthein Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Computer-Decoder Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:25:11 -0600 Message-ID: <3122A797.2471@uslink.net> Reply-To: hepcats@uslink.net Does anyone know if there is a computer program that would perform the same duties as the MFJ code reader device. i don't remember exactly what it is called, but you simply plug the audio output of your SW set into this device, and the LEDs in thepanel will spell out morse, rtty, and similar signals in regular printing. i've never bought one, but often thought about it. now that I'm into the computer thing, it just seem to me there should be software around to take the audio from the SW set, into the computer, and read it on the monitor. Anyone know anything about this? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:19 1996 From: Mike Chace Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Computer-Decoder Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 13:36:24 +0000 Message-ID: References: <3122A797.2471@uslink.net> On Wed, 14 Feb 1996, Tim Verthein wrote: > Does anyone know if there is a computer program that would perform the > same duties as the MFJ code reader device. i don't remember exactly what > it is called, but you simply plug the audio output of your SW set into this > device, and the LEDs in thepanel will spell out morse, rtty, and similar > signals in regular printing. i've never bought one, but often thought about > it. now that I'm into the computer thing, it just seem to me there should b e > software around to take the audio from the SW set, into the computer, and > read it on the monitor. Anyone know anything about this? Grab a copy of the Digital Signals FAQ, and read all about hardware and software decoders. It's available at the World Utility News Club's website: http://cellini.leonardo.net/berri/wun/ Mike **** From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:20 1996 From: Tom Gray Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Computer-Decoder Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 18:02:19 -0500 Message-ID: <3129017B.3213@indy.net> References: <3122A797.2471@uslink.net> Tim A company called Microcraft makes a small interface unit that plugs into the record out of your receiver and RS-232 port on your computer,the printed circut board is built in to the RS-232 plug end, so you dont have to install any other boards. It will copy morse code,rtty,ASCII,sitor,amtor as well as 300 baud packet and fax. it sells for $99 and is advertised in Popular Communications mag. Microcraft Corporation Box 513PC Thiensville, WI 53092 Phone (414)241-8144 Tom Gray From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:20 1996 From: Larry Krone Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: crf-v21 Date: 20 Feb 1996 03:27:04 GMT Message-ID: <4gbf28$d22@tracy.protocom.com> Does anyone knowanyting about the Sony crf-v21 that retails for about $4,000? Is it any goood and is it worth $4,000? Thanks for any info. Larry From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:21 1996 From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: crf-v21 Date: 20 Feb 1996 18:44:00 -0500 Message-ID: <4gdmc0$bo2@panix3.panix.com> References: <4gbf28$d22@tracy.protocom.com> In article <4gbf28$d22@tracy.protocom.com>, Larry Krone wrote: >Does anyone knowanyting about the Sony crf-v21 that retails for about >$4,000? Is it any goood and is it worth $4,000? It is a discontinued model that has been noted here recently to be selling for 25% of its original price. It is poorly supported and, according to old reviews, doesn't perform as well as current models costing as much. Its only value is if you MUST have integrated portable fax reception. WARNING: Unsolicited commercial e-mail: $500 per message: US Code, Title 47 Section 227 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/47/227.html -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:23 1996 From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: crf-v21 Date: 21 Feb 1996 20:19:31 GMT Message-ID: <4gfuoj$bva@alpha.sky.net> I often wondered if this radio could possibly be worth that much money. Now I'll never know. I saw an ad last month in Monitoring Times where a couple of different companies were closing out the rig at around $1,800 (US). Now if I could just find that really garage sale price on the Queen Mary! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:24 1996 From: sonyal@crosslink.net (Sonya Lyles) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: CSPAN AUDIO Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 14:16:52 GMT Message-ID: <4gbb2l$rok@zeus.crosslink.net> References: <4fj2v8$b2m@interport.net> >Recently I heard that C-Span was transmitting the BBC and several >other shortwave broadcasters on secondary audio channels. Are these >audio channels available by plugging the cable into some sort of >audio equipment? >Or does the local cable company have to subscribe to this specifically in order to get it. Hi Sergio, Not only does you cable company need to provide the service but you must have a TV that has SAP(Second Audio Program) My stereo TV has SAP and when a SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM is being broadcast a light lights up on the TV and then I can hit the button on the remote to hear Shortwave on C-Span 1 and C-Span 2, or a movie in SPanish on HBO. The SW broadcast shedules on C-Span 1 and 2 can be found in the "Sattelite Times" mag (sister publication to the Monitoring Times): Well at least that's where I picked up a schedule many months ago. Happy Monitoring. _ (_` ._)onya From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:26 1996 From: bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Day/Night MW Switch Date: 20 Feb 1996 12:11:39 -0500 Message-ID: <140JxQQI85iL090yn@dorsai.org> References: <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net> <4gcc55$rvb@news.midusa.net> In article <4gcc55$rvb@news.midusa.net>, shorock@midusa.net (Don Shorock) wrote: >Hank Tyler wrote: > >>Most MW BC stations I see listed in the various databases have different >>power levels (and antenna radiation patterns) for Day/Night operation. At >>what time does the switchover occur? Sundown/sunup? Thanks! - Hank >The FCC dictates the AVERAGE sunrise/sunset time for a period of time >and that's when the change occurs (if the engineer isn't asleep). >This means that there are times when it is actually night and the >station is in daytime mode and vice versa. This, to me, is the key to >the best AM BC band DXing. Changovers for 24 hour stations, and signon and signoff for daytimers are usually made on the nearest 15 minute mark to sunrise or sunset. Times are adjusted monthly and when the shift is made to and from Savings Time. So there are 14 changes per year, although for 2 months during midsummer and midwinter most stations have no change. Assuming the time zone is 1000 miles, stations within 249 miles from the begining of the time zone switch on the hour, 250 to 499 miles on the :15 mark, 500-749 on the half hour and 750-to the end at :45 mins after. Any time zone that is "adjusted" longer or shorter at the latitude to conform to state borders or other geography is simply divided in quarters to define the subzones. Also the station's service area, (DA pattern), is taken into account and that may "move" the station into an adjacent subzone. There are also things like pre-dawn and post sunset authorizations. These are usually from 1/2 to 1 hour long and may, although not likely, allow the station to remain at full power. Usually the power level is dropped and/or the DA pattern changed. Daytime stations may sign on/off at the 00/15/30/45 min mark for their area, or if authorized, 1/2 to 1 hour before, (on), or after, (off), the time mark. Some stations may have one authorization and not the other. The confusion gets worse. Many former daytime only stations discovered that their nighttime authorizations were for more power than their post sunset/pre-dawn authorization(s). Some have had their nighttime authorizations extended earlier and/or later to the subzone time mark or a negotiated time interval after (night) or before (day) it. In other words they are in the same situation as many other 24 hour stations, but then again there are still those few that will disapper from the dial and come back an hour later. Finally there are stations that have been on for decades that negotiated a particular time to change pattern with other stations on the frequency back in the 1930's, 40's and or 50's. For example, WQEW in New York negotiated with a California station on 1560 in the 1940's to switch to nighttime DA at approximately sundown Pacific Time. If sundown in California is 8:40 PM, WQEW will switch at the nearest break, (between records usually), anytime between 11:35 and 11:45 PM. Switch to daytime DA is 1 hour after sunrise in NYC. This agreement is now etched in stone since the FCC has filled in the holes between the patterns with other stations. >A couple of years ago, 15 miles out of >Great Bend, KS, while en route to Tucson, I tuned in to the Univ. of >Arizona station loud and clear. They were at their 50kw daytime >power, but night had fallen already. > If this was summer you should remember that Arizona stays on Standard time. In other words, by not shifting they virtually shift from MST to PDT. KUAT, (if that's there still their call), gets an hour advantage for a station on that longitude. At one time they were daytime only, I think they are 24 hours now but with reduced nightime power. -- < ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> < "Big Steve" Coletti > < Computer and Network Installation, Upgrades and Repair. > < Internet: bigsteve@dorsai.org ==== S.COLETTI2@genie.geis.com > < Where is Bubbles McAfee when we really need her? > < US Mail: P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10002 > < Fax Weekdays/Voice Weekends: +1 212 995-2637 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:27 1996 From: jcr2@cornell.edu (John Rethorst) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Day/Night MW Switch Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 21:44:32 -0500 Message-ID: References: <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net> In article <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net>, Hank Tyler wrote: > Most MW BC stations I see listed in the various databases have different > power levels (and antenna radiation patterns) for Day/Night operation. At > what time does the switchover occur? Sundown/sunup? Thanks! - Hank Mostly, but a station's license can authorize power and direction during "critical hours" (sunrise to 2 hours after sunrise, and sunset to 2 hours after sunset), or similar categories called PSRA (pre-sunrise authority) and PSSA (post-sunset authority. Much of this has to do with whether a dominant station on the same frequency is east or west of the station in question. For more complete info, check out the National Radio Club's _AM Radio Log_. The NRC can be reached at NRCLOG@filebank.com. John From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:28 1996 From: rkdx@aol.com (RKDX) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Day/Night MW Switch Date: 20 Feb 1996 00:02:15 -0500 Message-ID: <4gbkkn$di9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net> Reply-To: rkdx@aol.com (RKDX) For U.S. & Canadian stations, the daytime sign-off/sign-on & the day/night facilities switch occurs at the nearest at the nearest hour, quarter hour or half hour to the sunrise/sunset time on the 15th of the month. For an example, here in Chicago, on the 15th of December, the sunset time is 4:22. This means that power/antenna switch takes place at 4:15 every day in December. 73 de Robert Kramer N9MBK From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:29 1996 From: pyewacket1@aol.com (Pyewacket1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Day/Night MW Switch Date: 20 Feb 1996 07:42:23 -0500 Message-ID: <4gcfjf$liu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net> In article <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net>, Hank Tyler writes: >Most MW BC stations I see listed in the various databases have different >power levels (and antenna radiation patterns) for Day/Night operation. At >what time does the switchover occur? Sundown/sunup? Thanks! - Hank Most change to their night power at local sundown, and stay with that until the next day's sunrise when they go to their day power. Tho there are those that are authorized to broadcast a a different power during "critical hours" (CH), like during twilight. But then again, there are those that come on at 6am and stay on until 6pm, come hell or high water, regardless of the sun! Lynn. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:30 1996 From: bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Day/Night MW Switch Date: 21 Feb 1996 10:09:22 -0500 Message-ID: <281HxQQI85iL090yn@dorsai.org> References: <4gar49$j22@news-2.csn.net> <4gcc55$rvb@news.midusa.net> In article <4gcc55$rvb@news.midusa.net>, shorock@midusa.net (Don Shorock) wrote: >Hank Tyler wrote: > >>Most MW BC stations I see listed in the various databases have different >>power levels (and antenna radiation patterns) for Day/Night operation. At >>what time does the switchover occur? Sundown/sunup? Thanks! - Hank >The FCC dictates the AVERAGE sunrise/sunset time for a period of time >and that's when the change occurs (if the engineer isn't asleep). >This means that there are times when it is actually night and the >station is in daytime mode and vice versa. This, to me, is the key to >the best AM BC band DXing. Changovers for 24 hour stations, and signon and signoff for daytimers are usually made on the nearest 15 minute mark to sunrise or sunset. Times are adjusted monthly and when the shift is made to and from Savings Time. So there are 14 changes per year, although for 2 months during midsummer and midwinter most stations have no change. Assuming the time zone is 1000 miles, stations within 249 miles from the begining of the time zone switch on the hour, 250 to 499 miles on the :15 mark, 500-749 on the half hour and 750-to the end at :45 mins after. Any time zone that is "adjusted" longer or shorter at the latitude to conform to state borders or other geography is simply divided in quarters to define the subzones. Also the station's service area, (DA pattern), is taken into account and that may "move" the station into an adjacent subzone. There are also things like pre-dawn and post sunset authorizations. These are usually from 1/2 to 1 hour long and may, although not likely, allow the station to remain at full power. Usually the power level is dropped and/or the DA pattern changed. Daytime stations may sign on/off at the 00/15/30/45 min mark for their area, or if authorized, 1/2 to 1 hour before, (on), or after, (off), the time mark. Some stations may have one authorization and not the other. The confusion gets worse. Many former daytime only stations discovered that their nighttime authorizations were for more power than their post sunset/pre-dawn authorization(s). Some have had their nighttime authorizations extended earlier and/or later to the subzone time mark or a negotiated time interval after (night) or before (day) it. In other words they are in the same situation as many other 24 hour stations, but then again there are still those few that will disapper from the dial and come back an hour later. Finally there are stations that have been on for decades that negotiated a particular time to change pattern with other stations on the frequency back in the 1930's, 40's and or 50's. For example, WQEW in New York negotiated with a California station on 1560 in the 1940's to switch to nighttime DA at approximately sundown Pacific Time. If sundown in California is 8:40 PM, WQEW will switch at the nearest break, (between records usually), anytime between 11:35 and 11:45 PM. Switch to daytime DA is 1 hour after sunrise in NYC. This agreement is now etched in stone since the FCC has filled in the holes between the patterns with other stations. >A couple of years ago, 15 miles out of >Great Bend, KS, while en route to Tucson, I tuned in to the Univ. of >Arizona station loud and clear. They were at their 50kw daytime >power, but night had fallen already. > If this was summer you should remember that Arizona stays on Standard time. In other words, by not shifting they virtually shift from MST to PDT. KUAT, (if that's there still their call), gets an hour advantage for a station on that longitude. At one time they were daytime only, I think they are 24 hours now but with reduced nightime power. -- < ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> < "Big Steve" Coletti > < Computer and Network Installation, Upgrades and Repair. > < Internet: bigsteve@dorsai.org ==== S.COLETTI2@genie.geis.com > < Where is Bubbles McAfee when we really need her? > < US Mail: P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10002 > < Fax Weekdays/Voice Weekends: +1 212 995-2637 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:31 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc From: sscalsk@atc.ameritel.net (Stan Scalsky) Subject: Digital Signals FAQ v3.0 released Message-ID: Date: 17 Feb 1996 21:48:04 GMT Distribution: world For those of you interested in digital signals and shortwave utilities, please check out the new Digital Signals FAQ V3.0. It is available for ftp/http from: ftp://ftp.leonardo.net/berri/wun/archive/files/misc/digfaq30.zip http://leonardo.net/berri/wun Its a large document, approximately 150K, so I will forego posting the whole document. The document details most known digital signalling systems found to date in the shortwave spectrum, along with system parameters, decoder man- ufacturers and references and has been greatly enhanced since V2.0. Well worth a look if you are a beginner or expert. Questions, comments or requests can be directed my way. Stan Scalsky sscalsk@atc.ameritel.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:33 1996 From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: 14 Feb 1996 07:04:14 GMT Message-ID: <4fs1he$pn1@golem.wcc.govt.nz> References: , Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz In article , af660@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Charle s Hobbs) writes: >Tony Calguire (calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us) writes: >> I think what we need is a broad-based group covering mediumwave, >> longwave, fm, tv, and utility DX. Sort-of like an unmoderated version of >> rec.radio.broadcasting, but catering to the same type of crowd that >> inhabits rec.radio.shortwave. Good idea. Nearly. >> A MW-DX-only group would be too restrictive, and separate groups for MW, LW , >> FM, and TV would be overkill. I see a real need for a group where we can >> discuss things like LW beacons, MW DX-tests, sporadic-E and tropo-DX, >> broadcasting policy, legal issues, etc. >How about (for unmoderated discussion of broadcast radio issues) alt.radio.b roadcasting, >and (for discussion of non-SW DXing) alt.radio.dx? Let's steer clear of the alt groups or we'll have trouble moving it to the rec grouping (check out alt.radio.scanner & rec.radio.scanner). \ I think the best thing to do would be to narrow down rec.radio.shortwave to rec.radio.shortwave-listening (to cater for "does anyone know how to listen to cricket from India, etc) and vote in a new group rec.radio.dxing to cater for the full-on DX'ers ranging from LW right through to SHF. AS for the argument that MW DX'ers should be using mailing lists first, there are a number of lists running already. THe thing is, DXing is the sort of hobby where a newsgroup can be an excellent tool. Hot DX tips can be simply posted and instantly propagated around the world. Who wants to put together the RFP? Cheers, Andy From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:34 1996 From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:55:51 -0600 Message-ID: A lot of people have been saying: > I vote against splitting up r.r.s. Why is it that so many people regard the creation of a new news group as "splitting up"? Is there some rule that says if you subscribe to one news group, you have to unsubscribe from another one? How many of you read more than one group? I certainly do. Don't think of it as a divorce, think of it as an organizational device. That's exactly what the USENET system was designed for; a hierarchical system for organizing discussions by *topic*. Its been said that rec.radio.shortwave is a wide-open newsgroup covering everything "from DC to light", but is it really? I, for one, take newsgroup names very seriously. When I see ".shortwave" in the title of this newsgroup, I feel a littl guilty about posting stuff that doesn't relate to shortwave, and I can't help but think that many other people feel the same way. There have probably been many threads about stuff like "lowfers", FM & TV DX, MW DX, programming, utilities, and yes, even conservative nut cases that have been cut short because the participants in the thread did not want to get too far off-topic. I'd like to see a group where such things are not considered off-topic. __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:35 1996 From: chris319@ix.netcom.com(Chris Clementson ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: 15 Feb 1996 12:44:50 GMT Message-ID: <4fv9s2$h19@ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> <311E538B.6947@i-2000.com> In <311E538B.6947@i-2000.com> Johnny Donovan WABC-NY writes: > >>>> does the hobby also include the discussion of the content of >some rather flamboyant talk show host and his mental condition? I >think not. There is a news group for that rec.radio.broadcasting There is a definite risk that such a newsgroup could degenerate into that. It's already happened in ba.broadcast. If you can DX Rush, Art, Gil, Tom or whomever, I suppose they'd be fair game for the newsgroup. If there were a newsgroup rec.radio.talkshows we could tell them to take their little flame wars there, though I'd prefer to call such a group rec.radio.crackpots. I also think there should be a newsgroup rec.radio.receivers From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:36 1996 From: wmerrill@emerald.tufts.edu (William Merrill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Do we need a rec.radio.mw-dx newsgroup ? Date: 15 Feb 1996 12:07:16 -0500 Message-ID: <4fvp84$1ei@emerald.tufts.edu> References: <4fgud8$a00q0_002@news.sccsi.com> Steve_Coletti (bigsteve@dorsai.org) wrote: : This newsgroup was set up to cover DC to light because so many of us are : also interested in receiving other bands, including Satellite radio & LW. : I have to give a resounding NO to any suggestion to split it up. I think : the other repliers made very elequent responses as to the reasons. Well said. I vote against splitting up r.r.s. Bill Merrill From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:37 1996 From: TOM SERVO Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: does anybody know radio havana cuba's schedule Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:42:03 -0800 Message-ID: <3123D2DB.2A29@execpc.com> i am wanting to know radio havana cuba's schedule. if you have information on this, please email me at brandons@execpc.com thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:38 1996 From: jmarvin@well.com (jay marvin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: does anybody know radio havana cuba's schedule Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:12:19 GMT Message-ID: <4g8fpn$ou5@nkosi.well.com> References: <3123D2DB.2A29@execpc.com> You can get a schedule from RHC by e-mail at: radiohc@tinored.cu Jay From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:40 1996 From: beamish1 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Drake R8 Alignment Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:30:56 -0500 Message-ID: <4g8r0q$4c@itw.com> Almost every Drake owner has a hard time parting with his/her RX even if it is only a day. But, since I had purchased my Drake R8 two years ago, I always felt there was something missing right out of the box. I often thought of sending my receiver to Drake for an alignment even after my warranty was up, but I could not part with it for the three to four weeks I assumed it would take! Then two months ago I saw an ad in "The Monitoring Times"[I believe in the December issue ?]. It was for a complete alignment to specs or better. I sent my R8 in, and it took six days from the time I shipped it to the day UPS brought it back. I have an VFO accuracy of +/- 1 Hz (I know the display reads no better than 10 - hook it up and check it out). My Synchro, the one that did not make a difference but was nice to have for the sake of conversation, is now fully understood, because now it works --- WELL. The cost for everything, including return shipping to me was $57.35. You have to contact this guy to appreciate what and how he does this. I don't have the patience you need for his meticulous operation. Here it is -- Finally: Chuck Rippel crippel@exis.net 1-804-485-9660 between: 8 & 9 PM EST Ship to: Currituck Electric Radio C/O AVSL 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 -- Stanley A. M. Nowik beamish1@itw.com 71640,462@compuserve.com beamish1@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:42 1996 From: beamish1 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Drake R8 Alignment Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:30:56 -0500 Message-ID: <4g8r7f$4c@itw.com> Almost every Drake owner has a hard time parting with his/her RX even if it is only a day. But, since I had purchased my Drake R8 two years ago, I always felt there was something missing right out of the box. I often thought of sending my receiver to Drake for an alignment even after my warranty was up, but I could not part with it for the three to four weeks I assumed it would take! Then two months ago I saw an ad in "The Monitoring Times"[I believe in the December issue ?]. It was for a complete alignment to specs or better. I sent my R8 in, and it took six days from the time I shipped it to the day UPS brought it back. I have an VFO accuracy of +/- 1 Hz (I know the display reads no better than 10 - hook it up and check it out). My Synchro, the one that did not make a difference but was nice to have for the sake of conversation, is now fully understood, because now it works --- WELL. The cost for everything, including return shipping to me was $57.35. You have to contact this guy to appreciate what and how he does this. I don't have the patience you need for his meticulous operation. Here it is -- Finally: Chuck Rippel crippel@exis.net 1-804-485-9660 between: 8 & 9 PM EST Ship to: Currituck Electric Radio C/O AVSL 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 -- Stanley A. M. Nowik beamish1@itw.com 71640,462@compuserve.com beamish1@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:43 1996 From: beamish1 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Drake R8 Alignment Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:30:56 -0500 Message-ID: <4ga7ki$29o@itw.com> Almost every Drake owner has a hard time parting with his/her RX even if it is only a day. But, since I had purchased my Drake R8 two years ago, I always felt there was something missing right out of the box. I often thought of sending my receiver to Drake for an alignment even after my warranty was up, but I could not part with it for the three to four weeks I assumed it would take! Then two months ago I saw an ad in "The Monitoring Times"[I believe in the December issue ?]. It was for a complete alignment to specs or better. I sent my R8 in, and it took six days from the time I shipped it to the day UPS brought it back. I have an VFO accuracy of +/- 1 Hz (I know the display reads no better than 10 - hook it up and check it out). My Synchro, the one that did not make a difference but was nice to have for the sake of conversation, is now fully understood, because now it works --- WELL. The cost for everything, including return shipping to me was $57.35. You have to contact this guy to appreciate what and how he does this. I don't have the patience you need for his meticulous operation. Here it is -- Finally: Chuck Rippel crippel@exis.net 1-804-485-9660 between: 8 & 9 PM EST Ship to: Currituck Electric Radio C/O AVSL 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 -- Stanley A. M. Nowik beamish1@itw.com 71640,462@compuserve.com beamish1@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:45 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602202243.RAA238608@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 09:21:55 GMT-0930 Reply-To: Nicholas Bluhm From: Nicholas Bluhm Subject: Re: Drake R8 Alignment > Almost every Drake owner has a hard time parting with his/her RX > even if it is only a day. But, since I had purchased my Drake R8 two > years ago, I always felt there was something missing right out of the > box. > > I often thought of sending my receiver to Drake for an alignment snip Scott Beamish wrote: > I sent my R8 in, and it took six days from the time I > shipped it to the day UPS brought it back. > > I have an VFO accuracy of +/- 1 Hz (I know the display reads no > better than 10 - hook it up and check it out). My Synchro, the one that > did not make a difference but was nice to have for the sake of > conversation, is now fully understood, because now it works --- WELL. > Mmmm. I've always claimed that the synchro in the R8 (R8A in my case) works well. Guess I was just lucky it was aligned properly at the factory :-) However, the day may come when I have to have it (the R8A) aligned. Shipping it to the USA from here in Australia and back would cost several hundred dollars. Is this alignment something that a local radio technician could do? Do they have to be a Drake expert? Could I do it (I do own a multimeter :-)) with the help of a service manual (I don't have one at this time)? Thanks! Nicholas -- Nicholas M. Bluhm Upper Sturt ('in the hills'), Adelaide, South Australia From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:48 1996 From: sba3020@InfoNET.st-johns.nf.ca (Carl Hodder) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Drake SPR-4 info? Date: 16 Feb 1996 14:15:52 GMT Message-ID: <4g23io$ugg@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> Can anyone tell me alittle about the Drake SPR-4, like how long it was in production. I know it first came out in 1969. How collectable or rare are they and can antone tell me how many were made. This is the only shortwave radio that I know of that has a club. Is it hard to get parts for them and service information. Was this the first solid state receiver made by Drake? Any information would be a great help and the more information the better. E-mail sba3020@infonet.st-johns.nf.ca From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:49 1996 From: bigsteve@dorsai.org (Steve_Coletti) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Drake SW8 antenna Date: 21 Feb 1996 09:49:37 -0500 Message-ID: <1guKxQQI8pcD090yn@dorsai.org> References: <3902@thebodhi.com> In article <3902@thebodhi.com>, rochelle_smith@thebodhi.com (ROCHELLE SMITH) wrote: > >After hours & hours of walking all over my house and in my attic using >various lengths & gauges of wire and getting little reception >improvement, I tried something unconventional. I've not subscribed to >cable TV for years, but the coax wire goes into my house from a pole 50 >yards away. I crossed my fingers for no explosions and connected the >cable wire to my shortwave, and have been getting crystal clear >reception ever since! I know I should just be happy it works, but can >somebody tell me WHY it works?! Is there anything to worry about? If your house has aluminum siding and/or foil lined insulation, signals will be refelected away from your house and there won't be that much to receive in the attic. A 50 yard long length of wire is also a lot more than you could string up in your attic. Unlike transmitting antennas that have to be matched to the wavelength, the rule with simple receiving antennas is the longer, the better. Next, the cable TV wire is probably not terminated or cut at that pole, but at a point further down the line at the pole where the distribution amp is. This could mean that the wire is a lot longer then 50 yards. As with any outdoor antenna, you should make sure you have lightning protection on it. The chances are the cable company did not put any arrestors, (including ground wire and rods in the ground), on the cable as it entered your house. Even if they did, it's kind of old and should be at least checked if not replaced. Since the line is cut at some pole somewhere, there probably isn't any protection on it at the other end or at any pole in between. The pole amps themselves may be protected, but you are no longer connected to it. In most suburban areas there is a single open wire mounted on top of each pole via an insulator. This is the "lightning rod" for the poles. It may protect you from a direct hit comming down the line into your house, but the discharge through the wire will still be strong enough to do serious damage to your radio. Even with lightning protection you should always disconnect your radio from an outdoor antenna when you are not using it and never use it during an electrical storm. -- < ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> < "Big Steve" Coletti > < Computer and Network Installation, Upgrades and Repair. > < Internet: bigsteve@dorsai.org ==== S.COLETTI2@genie.geis.com > < Where is Bubbles McAfee when we really need her? > < US Mail: P.O. Box 396, New York, NY 10002 > < Fax Weekdays/Voice Weekends: +1 212 995-2637 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:50 1996 From: chanel423@aol.com (Chanel423) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX 395 Date: 18 Feb 1996 17:51:08 -0500 Message-ID: <4g8ags$692@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4fk90a$rte@ferengi.prismnet.com> Reply-To: chanel423@aol.com (Chanel423) In response to your posting about SW reception. I recently bought a DX 392 (my first SW radio) and an having some problmes with reception. I'm located in Central New York. I've found about 20 stations for evening listening and am most interested in BBC, which is weak at 5795. What is an eave antenna? Also I bought an Amplified Shortwave Antenna (20-280) and found it made no difference at all. I'm not sure if it's set up correctly. Is a wire up a tree good? If you have any suggestions it would be appreciated. Kim Kim From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:52 1996 From: mike@coconut.demon.co.uk (Bounty Bar) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX Column writer wanted Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 19:57:58 GMT Message-ID: <824500678_OASIS_@coconut.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: mike@coconut.demon.co.uk Hi all Playback Magazine is looking for a DXer, or SWL who can write a regular series of articles on DXing/SWLing. We're not looking for DX tips style of writing, but more of a feature type thing. Like how you get started, what sort of aerials/receivers etc you need. Then perhaps we can progress onto what sort of things you can hear on the band. And I'm open to suggestions on what else we can cover. The magazine is non-profit making (more by circumstances than anything else!), so we can't pay contributors, though a regular DX Columnist will get free copies of the monthly magazine, plus occasional freebies and discounts on radio souvenirs etc. If anyone is interested, please do get in touch. But please bear in mind that we really need someone that can write good articles that will be accessible to our readers, many of whom work in British radio, but have an interest in radio elsewhere. I look forward to hearing from you if you are interested. E-mail me at: playback@coconut.demon.co.uk Thanks for your time 73 Mike __ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- mike@coconut.demon.co.uk /|\ PLAYBACK Magazine Where the Atari (b)eats Bill Gates / | \ for all radio fans AtariHard - I've been everywhere today! / | \ E-mail for full details ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:53 1996 From: croland@servelan.co.uk (Cheniston K Roland) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DXing with Cunbre and Marie A Lamb Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 11:55:13 GMT Message-ID: <4g8e9m$roo@soap.news.pipex.net> Reply-To: croland@servelan.co.uk Hello everybody I have just heard this weeks Dxing with Cumbre - what a great show! I have been trying for several weeks to hear this show but conditions have not been the best. We were promised a new frequency on 13760 for Europe but until this week conditions were no better. However tonight's show was one hundred percent copyable. I enjoyed every word, and gleamed some very useful tips and information. Did anyone in the north of England have good reception this week? DXing with Cumbre is one of the most informative dx shows on short wave at the moment. Regards from Liverpool 73s ======================================================== Cheniston K Roland (Violin Historian) Liverpool Violin History Violin Players Violin Recordings ======================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:54 1996 From: jsoft@MCS.COM (Joseph Jesson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Eddystone 958/3 Communications Monitor for Sale Date: 17 Feb 1996 11:09:04 -0600 Message-ID: <4g523g$j75@Mercury.mcs.com> For sale, an Eddystone Radio Ltd. model 958/3 professional monitoring receiver. Covers 10 KHz to 30 MHz, this 19" rack mounted receiver has the nice Eddystone weighted tuning dial (film strip tuning indicator). Appears to be an all-solid state design, with each section individually shielded. With a 1 ft antenna, I can hear low frequency and AM BC signals but the receiver probably needs alignment and some care. Otherwise, it is in good condition and sold as-is. $475.00, Joe Jesson, 312-856-3645 weekdays, 847-356-6817 weekends (Northern Illinois, Chicago area) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:54 1996 From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Formula For Dipole Ant. Date: 16 Feb 1996 17:44:33 GMT Message-ID: <4g2fq1$fo0@ccnet2.ccnet.com> Length in feet = 468 _____ Freq. in Mhz This will give a 1/2 wave length so dive it in half to make 2 1/4 wave sections for a half wave dipole or put it into a V config. for an inverted V. You can make an antenna with multiple dipoles and one feed line for multi band operation. Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:55 1996 From: georgef@postoffice.ptd.net (GeorgeF) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Frequency Database Software Date: 18 Feb 1996 04:26:23 GMT Message-ID: <4g69pf$bd1@ns2.ptd.net> I'm looking for software to help me keep my HF VHF and UHF frequencies in good order. Thanks George From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:57 1996 From: jimr@dorsai.org (James Rosenzweig) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS : Grundig YB 500 (new, in box) Date: 19 Feb 1996 10:51:22 -0500 Message-ID: <4ga69q$oap@amanda.dorsai.org> References: <4g8v3l$36k@news.wilmington.net> Donald Kramer (dkramer@wilmington.net) wrote: : ************************************************ : ********** F O R S A L E ********** : GRUNDIG YB 500 shortwave , highly rated (see below) : new in box, near mint, not used. : ( I already have two Sony SW's , and I need a computer upgrade) : I am asking $300.00 ( includes shipping+insurance) : for this excellent sw radio. : don kramer dkramer@wilmington.net : (if you do not like it, send it back) : ======================================= : review from past usenet posting... : Grundig Satellit 500 - 2 : Formerly Grundig's flagship portable SW receiver, this is still an : excellent piece of equipment. Excellent sensitivity and selectivity. : Digital display with two separate clocks (only one displayed at a : time), : signal strength meter, frequency readout, and four-character : user-definable : "name" for each memorized station. 42 memory positions. Tunes to .1 : kHz : increments. Selectable wide/narrow bandwidth for AM mode reception. : Tunes : MW in 9 or 10 kHz steps. Keypad frequency entry. In addition to AM, : has : three receiving "modes" for LW, MW, and SW: USB, LSB, and "Sync," : which : should more accurately be described as "fine tuning," as this : implementation of synchronous detection operates differently from the : Satellit 700 or Sony 2010. Selectable automatic/manual gain control. : Covers : LW (150-353 kHz), MW (528-1611 kHz), SW (1612-30000 kHz), and FM Isn't this the review of the Satellit 500 and NOT the review of the YB 500!!!!!! he YB 500 doesn't have synchronous detection and actually had reviews that placed it below the YB 400 in performance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:58 1996 From: dkramer@wilmington.net (Donald Kramer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS : Grundig YB 500 (new, in box) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:39:19 GMT Message-ID: <4g8v3l$36k@news.wilmington.net> ************************************************ ********** F O R S A L E ********** GRUNDIG YB 500 shortwave , highly rated (see below) new in box, near mint, not used. ( I already have two Sony SW's , and I need a computer upgrade) I am asking $300.00 ( includes shipping+insurance) for this excellent sw radio. don kramer dkramer@wilmington.net (if you do not like it, send it back) ======================================= review from past usenet posting... Grundig Satellit 500 - 2 Formerly Grundig's flagship portable SW receiver, this is still an excellent piece of equipment. Excellent sensitivity and selectivity. Digital display with two separate clocks (only one displayed at a time), signal strength meter, frequency readout, and four-character user-definable "name" for each memorized station. 42 memory positions. Tunes to .1 kHz increments. Selectable wide/narrow bandwidth for AM mode reception. Tunes MW in 9 or 10 kHz steps. Keypad frequency entry. In addition to AM, has three receiving "modes" for LW, MW, and SW: USB, LSB, and "Sync," which should more accurately be described as "fine tuning," as this implementation of synchronous detection operates differently from the Satellit 700 or Sony 2010. Selectable automatic/manual gain control. Covers LW (150-353 kHz), MW (528-1611 kHz), SW (1612-30000 kHz), and FM (87.5-108 MHz). Excellent audio output, with separate treble and bass controls. Stereo through headphones. Line-level out (mono), external antenna, and 12 VDC-in jacks. Local/DX switch. Built extremely rugged. Power supply included. An all-around great performer. Now that it's discontinued, many outlets are selling this unit at close-out prices, making this radio an excellent value for the money.... =================end================================================== From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:19:59 1996 From: alexvk@scruznet.com (alexvk@scruznet.com) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Panasonic Shortwave (All band) Radio with digital LED Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 13:57:42 -0700 Message-ID: FOR SALE Panasonic All bands Shortwave Radio Analog and digital LED Display All kinds of tune adjustments Great Radio, Hate to sell but have no time to use it. Originaly $175+ Selling for $65 + Shipping/C.O.D. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:00 1996 From: (Barry Peters) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Yaesu FRG-7000/Panasonic RF-B65 Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 11:53:52 GMT Message-ID: <4g4fl1$svb@news.voicenet.com> For sale: FRG-7000 HF receiver 100kHz to 30 mHz, ser. # 298M951876, GIlfer modifications include upgraded AM filters (4 and 2.4 kHz bandpass), improved noise limiter and setup for 13-15 volt DC operation. Includes matching speaker. Good condition $175 + shipping. Panasonic RF-B65 Portable. Good condition. general HG coverage + FM broadcast. Keypad freq entry, 10 memories per band. Includes separate active antenna, $150. Replies by E-mail only. Barry Barry_Peters@Merck.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:01 1996 From: jmac@gti.net (Scott Saloway) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Date: 15 Feb 1996 11:58:16 GMT Message-ID: <4fv74o$5d@gti.gti.net> References: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4fqhsi$jls@eccdb1.pms.ford.com> John Dooley Cradock (dooley@hermenaut.com) wrote: : You make good points but leave out some important details: : Who manufactures the DX-440? The DX-440 was made for Realistic by Sangean. Now, it's only sold as the Sangean ATS-803A. : How much does it cost? about $250 new. Bottom line: If you can pick up one of these for around $100 used (as I have done twice), and keep good care of it, you will have a wonderful simple to operate radio for years to come. --Scott-- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:02 1996 From: mrbillj@ix.netcom.com(William M Judge ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: GE SuperRadio III - WOW!!!! Date: 18 Feb 1996 00:35:55 GMT Message-ID: <4g5s9b$jkh@cloner4.netcom.com> References: <4fj1na$dgt@nico.bway.net> <4fjnnv$o51@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4fqhsi$jls@eccdb1.pms.ford.com> <4fv74o$5d@gti.gti.net> In <4fv74o$5d@gti.gti.net> jmac@gti.net (Scott Saloway) writes: > >John Dooley Cradock (dooley@hermenaut.com) wrote: >: You make good points but leave out some important details: > >: Who manufactures the DX-440? > The DX-440 was made for Realistic by Sangean. Now, it's only sold >as the Sangean ATS-803A. > >: How much does it cost? > about $250 new. > >Bottom line: If you can pick up one of these for around $100 used (as I >have done twice), and keep good care of it, you will have a wonderful >simple to operate radio for years to come. > > --Scott-- >You forgot to include the Select-A-Tenna cost, which adds another $60 plus shipping to the total cost. So using your figures of $250 + $60 = $310 plus shipping cost. I think the GE Superadio III is a bargain in $50 range. By the way, the Select-A-Tenna will improve any AM radio, which is in my opinion the deturmining factor for great reception. I taken cheap table top radios and other junky AM radio's, and got spectactular results. It even improves the reception of the GE Superadio III. But the bottom line is, the GE Superadio is still less than the Select-A-Tenna which produces no sound! If your goal is to have the best, why not buy a Drake R8A with a Kiwa MW loop antenna. It only cost @ $1100 for the radio, and @ $350 for the antenna. And while your at it, build a few beverage antenna's. bUT, Seriously, THE GE is a great radio, concidering it is very portable, long lasting battery operation, and excellent reception. And like someone else said, "you can never have too many radio's". :-) Chow! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:03 1996 From: shul9478@uidaho.edu (Wes Shull) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Good entry-level SW receiver? Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 14:10:31 -0800 Distribution: world Message-ID: I'm looking at getting a new (to me) SW receiver to replace the old Hallicrafters S-38C I had a while back (no, I'm not that old--I got it *very* used at a hamfest for $15). I'm talking around $500 or less for now--if I get gung-ho about SWL I can always upgrade later. Anyway, I've been looking around and have found the following. Any recommendations, comparisons, or info on the older receivers would be useful, as I've really only been able to find stuff on current models. The contenders: Yaesu FRG-7000. I've heard that the more recent late models (7700, 8800) are good, but I haven't seen any on the used market recently, and I'm not sure about the 7000. I've also heard that the 7000 was rather quickly replaced by the 7700, which might indicate that it was lacking (if you know specifically what kinds of things were wrong with it, do tell). Sony ICF-2010. I could get one of these for about $100 more than the above. I know this is actually a portable (somewhat largish), but everything I've read says it's a solid performer. How does it compare to the old and current tabletops in performance? I don't need the portability--should I even be considering this radio? How does it compare to the newer Sony portables, such as the ICF-7600G? Yaesu FRG-100. This seems to be a solid performer as well, but it's at the upper end of my price spectrum. I wouldn't mind going for something with somewhat less performance for a lot less price. Drake SW-8. Same boat as the FRG-100, although on average seems to be somewhat more expensive. AOR AR-3030. Same boat as the FRG-100, and I've heard mixed reviews about this particular model (although if the 7030 comes out and meets the publicized specs it will vindicate AOR forever). Of these three, any recommendations as to which is best? I should clarify that my main criterion is the ability to eke out signals. I don't care about audio fidelity; just I want to be able to listen to the greatest number of intelligible signals out there. I can fight poor user interface, as long as the receiver ultimately has the tools to pick out the signal. Thanks for any input. -- Wes Shull - shul9478@uidaho.edu - http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~shul9478/ Cows 'n stuff. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:04 1996 From: T E I X E I R A Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Good Radio To Start? Date: 15 Feb 1996 19:51:58 GMT Message-ID: <4g02su$fju@ccnet2.ccnet.com> References: <4folbg$st0@julie.teleport.com> To: kford@teleport.com One thought is check out used. I have found excellent communications gear used at flea markets and garage sales. The most I have paid is $25.00. Don From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:05 1996 From: Thomas Orga Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Hallicrafters S-40B Date: 17 Feb 1996 15:49:33 GMT Message-ID: <4g4ted$lja@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> I have inherited an S-40B that produces no sound. I know nothing about fixing radios. How hard is it to troubleshoot. Is it simply a matter of pulling out the tubes (access to them is easy) testing them, and replacing the defective ones, or is it more involved? I have all manuals, service bulletins and parts lists for this receiver. Can you still buy replacement tubes and how expensive are they. I don't want to make a major project out of this but it looks like a great receiver and if I can fix it by replacing a few tubes I'give it a shot. Would appreciate any advice. What am I getting myself into? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:06 1996 From: Rod Dinkins Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B Date: 17 Feb 1996 17:22:01 GMT Message-ID: <4g52rp$jdi@ixnews3.ix.netcom.com> References: <4g4ted$lja@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> To: torga@worldnet.att.net FYI Thomas -- A nice working S-40B is worth about $125.00 these days. Look in your phone book for Antique Radio Dealers for an estimate to repair the receiver if you don't want to tackle the job youself or contact a Ham Radio Club for assistance-- some of the old retired Hams repair these for reasonable cost. 73 Rod -- ***************************************************************** Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth! What King Of Old Could Do Thus ? --- AC6V ***************************************************************** A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His Own Home! Loa-Tsze ***************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:09 1996 From: Rod Dinkins Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B Date: 17 Feb 1996 16:11:50 GMT Message-ID: <4g4uo6$kfe@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4g4ted$lja@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> To: torga@worldnet.att.net Hi Thomas I have recently acquired a Hallicrafters S-40B also, fortunately mine works but needs further work. You could be lucky and find that re-tubing will do the trick. A good Hickok Tube checker will verify the tube operation. For trouble shooting beyond that, I would suggest a VTVM, Signal Generator, and a Signal Tracer, Siganal Injector or Oscilloscope for testing. Start by verifing that the power supply voltages are proper, If so inject a modulated signal into the antenna then using a scope or signal tracer trace the signal to the point of trouble. A signal Injector might also be used. Ham Swap Meets should take care of your tube requirements, reasonable prices there -- if not try Radio Shacks. Fixing these old radios is a lot easier than say surface mount technology, but if an IF transformer is wiped out, parts can be a problem for sure. My first Ham radio was an S-40B cost $89.95 as I recall --- in 1948!!! Things sure have changed Hi Hi. 73 Good Luck on the project Rod -- ***************************************************************** Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth! What King Of Old Could Do Thus ? --- AC6V ***************************************************************** A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His Own Home! Loa-Tsze ***************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:10 1996 From: Thomas Anderson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR Date: 17 Feb 1996 04:04:30 GMT Message-ID: <4g3k4e$ovr@shiva.usa.net> References: <4fvt1p$gi7@globe.indirect.com> Len, I think you got a hell of a fine show. I just got on the Internet, and just wanted to tell you what a pleasant surprise it is to see you here! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:11 1996 From: Thomas Anderson Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR Date: 17 Feb 1996 20:26:21 GMT Message-ID: <4g5dld$lf4@shiva.usa.net> References: <4fvt1p$gi7@globe.indirect.com> <4g4fvb$g3a@alterdial.UU.NET> Burt Fisher wrote: >lenwink@indirect.com (Len Winkler) wrote: >>On Sunday, February 25, 1996, The Ham Radio & More Show will be LIVE on WWCR >>shortwave, 7.435, at 6:00pm et (2300utc) in addition to the other 2 tape >>delayed times as it has been for the past 6 months or so. > > >I am so excited I will pee in my pants. > > .-. .-. > / \ .-. .-. / \ > / \ / \ .-. _ .-. / \ / \ >/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\k1oik@ccsnet.com\ > \ / \ / `-' `-' \ / \ / > \ / `-' `-' \ / > `-' `-' Burt, I've only been on the Internet for a couple of days now, but I have to say that a quick review of your recent articles reveals a distiinct lack of etiquette. Why are you so darned bitter? Did you lose your job or your wife or something? I think there is nothing wrong with you that a weekend of contesting or maybe helping out a neighbor to install some radio equipment wouldn't cure. Hell, you're as bitter as Pat Buchanan! Maybe you oughta run for President. Then again, maybe you oughta just go to church and get an attitude adjustment. God bless you, Burt; you certainly need it! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:13 1996 From: rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Handbook ISBN #s, please Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 03:10:24 GMT Message-ID: <4ge2es$qnt@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4gcgcd$m0c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> guysmly@aol.com (Guysmly) wrote: >Hi, >I am a new DXer - SWL located in Hokkaido Japan. I've decided to get the >following books, but would have an easier time ordering them if I could >provide some publisher info and the corresponding ISBN numbers. If anyone >knows this for the following titles, I'd be much obliged. >-Passport to World Band Radio 1996 >-World Radio TV Handbook 1996 >Many Thanks, >Steve Wright Passport: ISBN 0-914941-37-2 WRTH: ISBN 0-8230-5927-8 Passport will prove especially valuable to you as a beginner but you will need WRTH too as the two complement each other in helping you with what you are listening to or what you want to listen to. You can use your Internet connection to look up all kinds of book information through any of the Internet booksellers, e.g., Amazon Books at URL http://www.amazon.com (I have no connection with Amazon other than as a satisfied customer). Alternatively, telnet to an online library catalog such as CARL at URL http://www.carl.org/ -RK- Richard Koser Croton Falls, N.Y. rkoser@worldnet.att.net richard.koser@gateway.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:14 1996 From: jcr2@cornell.edu (John Rethorst) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 19:38:36 -0500 Message-ID: References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> In article <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu>, skb@dolphin.upenn.edu (Shawn K Baldwin) wrote: > Hi all-- > > I hope this is the right group to ask--if not, please excuse my intrusion. > > I'm a Boston Red Sox fan living in Philadelphia, and with the baseball > season starting soon, I would like to be able to listen to the Sox games > on the radio here. Is this possible with an inexpensive (preferably under > $150) shortwave radio of some kind? I asked at Radio Shack but they > didn't have any idea. > I second the recommendation in another post of a GE SuperRadio III, about $45. If you can add an external antenna - just 20 or 30 feet of wire, preferably outside but along the baseboard will do, this would be better yet. Experiment with antenna length and placement, and you might get very good results. This all assumes, as also mentioned in another post, that there isn't an interfering station on the frequency of the one that broadcasts the games. If there is, depending on the location of the other station, a directional AM antenna, from a store like Universal Radio (they have an 800 number) might help. John From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:15 1996 From: Michael Haydon Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 19:11:06 -0600 Message-ID: References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> Try the General Electric Super Radio III, cost is less than $60, very good Broadcast band rcvr. On 14 Feb 1996, Shawn K Baldwin wrote: > > Hi all-- > > I hope this is the right group to ask--if not, please excuse my intrusion. > > I'm a Boston Red Sox fan living in Philadelphia, and with the baseball > season starting soon, I would like to be able to listen to the Sox games > on the radio here. Is this possible with an inexpensive (preferably under > $150) shortwave radio of some kind? I asked at Radio Shack but they > didn't have any idea. > > Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks in advance! > > > ---------------------- > Shawn K. Baldwin > Penn Law '96 > skb@dolphin.upenn.edu > > From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:16 1996 From: wmerrill@emerald.tufts.edu (William Merrill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: 15 Feb 1996 12:14:54 -0500 Message-ID: <4fvpme$ivh@emerald.tufts.edu> References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> Michael Haydon (mhaydon@olivet.edu) wrote: : Try the General Electric Super Radio III, cost is less than $60, very : good Broadcast band rcvr. Shawn, with a SR III, in Philly you should be able to get Redsox games via WTIC 1080 Hartford. Night games at any rate. Bill : On 14 Feb 1996, Shawn K Baldwin wrote: : > From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:18 1996 From: drputnick@ccgate.hac.com (Donald R. Putnick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Help for a complete novice Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 15:50:54 -0700 Message-ID: References: <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu> In article <4fspmj$kk8@netnews.upenn.edu>, skb@dolphin.upenn.edu (Shawn K Baldwin) wrote: > I'm a Boston Red Sox fan living in Philadelphia, and with the baseball > season starting soon, I would like to be able to listen to the Sox games > on the radio here. Is this possible with an inexpensive (preferably under > $150) shortwave radio of some kind? I asked at Radio Shack but they > didn't have any idea. Yep, right group. Follow it for a couple more weeks. There is a monthly FAQ that is posted in several parts. Read the one on MW DX (medium wave DX). You'll probably end up buying a GE Superradio 3, which is within your budget. And I believe the FAQ also talks about antennas. -- Don Putnick drputnick@ccgate.hac.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:19 1996 From: TAKASHI KURODA Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HF1000A Watkins Johnson Date: 18 Feb 1996 14:53:05 GMT Message-ID: <4g7egh$608@fu.bekkoame.or.jp> Re: HF1000A Does anybody use this receiver? Is the problem of digital noise completly solved? Please let me know your view on this if you use the new version of the HF1000. Best Regards Takashi Kuroda Tokyo, Japan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:20 1996 From: donald jerkins Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: hour of time introduction Date: 19 Feb 1996 01:52:32 GMT Message-ID: <4g8l50$956@spectator.cris.com> To: dwhalen@ebtech.net It's the sound of a raid such as the jewish ghetto first being invaded by the nazi soldiers in Germany or any other raid of the people from their homes. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:21 1996 From: chris319@ix.netcom.com(Chris Clementson ) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: How to couple loop antenna to portable rcv? Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:00:45 GMT Message-ID: <4fvapt$84i@cloner4.netcom.com> References: In georg@acds03.physik.rwth-aachen.de (Georg Kreyerhoff ) writes: > > >Hi, > What is the best way to couple a MW loop antenna to my SONY SW-7600 >(no external antenna jack) >The simplest way is of course placing the receiver inside loop and >let the internal ferrite bar act as a secondary coil of the loop. >The result is so far not very convincing. > I thought about winding a second coil on the internal ferrite bar and >connecting it with the secondary coil of the loop. How many turns should >the coil on the ferrite bar have? What about connecting one end >of the secondary coil to the receivers ground? >Any other ideas? > >Thanks in advance > >gk. > There are probably a few turns around the internal ferrite rod already, which serve to couple the loopstick to the receiver. Try connecting a short piece of wire to either side of that secondary and see if it affects reception. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:22 1996 From: Jim Barbre Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I need to make a UHF-TV antenna tuned to channel 34 Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:12:50 -0800 Message-ID: References: <311f5425.3701991@nnrp.crl.com> I am a member of the board of the Elko TV District. We own and operate translators and microwave systems which bring in television from as far away as 300 miles (Reno). We currently have 100 watt translators operating on channels 15, 17, 50, 52, 67, and 69. Recently our local Radio Shack dealer introduced one of the board members to the MINISTATE antenna. It is NOT a Radio Shack product, but he happens to carry it. This is a fully-encased circular antenna which includes a rotor and one-heck-of-a preamp. This antenna gives a crystal-clear signal on channel 69 and beats the 22 element yagi which I had been using that was especially designed for use with low-power translators. Due to its size, about two feet across by four inches thick, the ministate antenna can be mounted just about anywhere, including in a closet or attic. It can also be mast-mounted out-of-doors. The model number is 5MS740 and it is sold by TDP Electronics of Swannanoa, North Carolina. Phone (704) 298-6990. Cost is $150 US retail. I am NOT affiliated with this company in any way, shape, or form (but I love their antenna). Hope this helps. Jim Barbre jbarbre@scs.unr.edu KB7YSY Elko, Nevada USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:23 1996 From: bmoosang@uoguelph.ca (B. Moosang) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: I'm sure a lot of postings are like this... Date: 20 Feb 1996 06:03:03 GMT Message-ID: <4gbo6n$4bn@ccshst05.cs.uoguelph.ca> All right...I'm sure that hundreds of these postings have come up but I really would like some info if anybody would care to share. I'm looking to purchase a cheap and portable shortwave receiver (sort of one of those small just bigger than a walkman types). I will be working overseas in the coming years and am hoping to be able to pick up english or french language broadcasting from some of the more remote areas in South East and Central Asia. Will this be possible and if so what should I be looking for in a receiver? I went into a Radio Shack today and they basically told me squat. 7 bands, 9 bands, 12 bands, big bands, digital etc, etc. I'm lost. Any info, suggestions, product suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanking You in advance - Brian P.S. Novice question...can you really pick-up actual from Britian BBC broadcasts and whatnot when in say, India, etc without relays? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:25 1996 From: Ken Koscielski Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I'm sure a lot of postings are like this... Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:51:30 -0700 Message-ID: <312A88B2.3952@dzn.com> References: <4gbo6n$4bn@ccshst05.cs.uoguelph.ca> Hi I just got back from Saudi Arabia and my Sony 7600 worked great. After all the next best thing to transmitting is receiving. Be careful what the laws of the country you are going to say....Lucky for me they didn't figure out my 7600 was a short wave receiver instead of a big walkman. In Saudi I could pick up WWV in Colorado so someone can really reach out and toutch you. Ken From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:26 1996 From: horak@convex.com (David Horak) Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: Icom R1 FAQ? Date: 17 Feb 1996 16:26:47 -0600 Message-ID: <4g5kn7$8s3@eugene.convex.com> References: <4g4gip$ibi$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> In <4g4gip$ibi$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> Greg Bruns <72371.2757@Compu Serve.COM> writes: >Where can I get a FAQ for the ICOM R1? Are there any >improvements for this woderfully small horribly unselective >insensititve receiver? How much are they worth used? Try http://www.icom-r1.sucks.faq/ David :-) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:28 1996 From: prs@prs.com (Pierre R. Schwob) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ID LOGIC at the last HFCC Conference in Bern Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 13:45:21 LOCAL Message-ID: Keywords: High Frequency Coordination Conference I just came back from Switzerland where I was invited by the Swiss PTT to make a presentation of ID LOGIC Shortwave to the High Frequency Coordination Conference. Most interesting. I was able to talk to the representatives of Austria*, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada*, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France*, Germany*, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Netherlands*, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland*, Turkey, Ukraine, U.K.*, USA*, and the Vatican*, and other non-gov entities. Of course several of these broadcasters (marked above with an asterix '*') are already part of the ID LOGIC SW Group. So this helped greatly in increasing our momentum. Went extremely well. (Was translated in Russian - told them it was ironic since I probably thought of ID LOGIC the first time in 1956 when the Soviets invaded Hungary and, as I saw my father search frantically for a news station on his shortwave radio, I thought: There must be a better way...) After the conference, we all got invited by the PTT to a cocktail given in one of the historic cellars (in Bern). Magnificent vaulted ceilings, great wines, very noisy and much merriment. Then suddenly a brass and drums band comes marching in (about 30 or them, dressed in elephant and tutu costumes) and starts what is called in Bern "Kukemusik": it's not the quality of the music that counts - it's the volume (they are particularly well known for keeping a whole town awake at night during Carnival). Deafening! Now, right next to me is one of the only two women at the conference: a diminutive Iranian delegate in her shador, lovely but with a very purposeful look about her, and as she sees me subtly covering my ears, she climbs to the top of her tiny feet and says in my ear: "Open your mouth to equilibrate the eardrum, you know, like when you shoot a rifle!" Purposeful indeed... We should have some great news very soon. Check our home page, at http://www.prs.net ________________ Pierre R. Schwob..................prs@prs.com Classical MIDI Archives [Top5%]...http://www.prs.net/midi.html ID LOGIC Home Page................http://www.prs.net/index.html FTP...............................ftp://ftp.ima.net/pub/prs From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:29 1996 From: gdrose@auburn.maine.com (G.D. Rose) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: interested but... Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 05:06:02 GMT Message-ID: <4fuf2e$d3l@headwall.maine.com> Reply-To: gdrose@maine.com I am interested in Shortwave radio listening but know absolutely nothing about the technical aspects of the field. Can someone point me to an FAQ or recommend a good book? I would also appreciate a few inexpensive radio recommendations. Gregory D. Rose, BA, EMT-P Paramedic / Emergency Medical Services Instructor Auburn, Maine USA gdrose@maine.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:30 1996 From: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: interested but... Date: 15 Feb 1996 15:02:25 -0500 Message-ID: <4g03gh$351@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4fuf2e$d3l@headwall.maine.com> Reply-To: scooter709@aol.com (Scooter709) Greg- Get yourself a copy of Passport to World Band Radio 1996. It should be available in most bookstores. It will give you a good, basic introduction to SW listening. It has reviews of SW radios and will also tell you how to tune in the various SW broadcasts. Carol From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:30 1996 From: dxcomp@aol.com (DX Comp) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: JRC-525 Serial Adapter Date: 16 Feb 1996 22:10:56 -0500 Message-ID: <4g3h00$d5h@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4g0j72$lrf@ornews.intel.com> Reply-To: dxcomp@aol.com (DX Comp) I can provide custom cables for the Macintosh only for $25 each in unlimited numbers. Jim Frimmel DX Computing From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:31 1996 From: bumologist@usa.pipeline.com(BUMOLOGIST) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: JRC-525 Serial Adapter Date: 19 Feb 1996 13:32:51 GMT Message-ID: <4g9u63$fap@news1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <4g0j72$lrf@ornews.intel.com> Check with Gilfer or Universal,if they don't have it,try JRC's office in New York.Good Luck.. -- Bumologist...The study of bums,scumbags,bag ladies,etc.Why the hell would someone study this crap? Barry Felstein From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:32 1996 From: Jim_pestell@mindlink.bc.ca (jim pestell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: jvc Nivico Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:20:10 GMT Message-ID: <4g33n5$pgt@fountain.mindlink.net> Has anyone heard of a jvc Nivico radio? I have one sitting in front ot me now, it has what is called a echo indicator, just what is this and what is it supposed to do?? Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:33 1996 Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <4fl0bd$66d@rhea.glo.be> Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 20:29:00 -0500 Subject: Klingenfuss <-> WRTH Message-ID: <2a6.24778.548@acenet.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com Marc writes: MV>To: 'Brian Carling' MV>You may find arguing immature, but this seems a little bit of MV>something personal between you and Andy as I can understand. I don't MV>think rec.radio.shortwave is the place to discuss this really and MV>you'd better do this by e-mail. Then why are YOU _STILL_ posting away about this in the Newsgroup??? If you believe in using e-mail as you CLAIM to, maybe you should practice what you preach! Andy took the high road by refraining from going on and on with the arguing. You, on the other hand seem to have an incessant desire to throw rocks. MV>Don't you think you are overreacting MV>yourself ? Probably (!) but so are you! MV>That's all, so don't MV>make a fuss yourself. Don't tell me what to do Marc. It's only a hobby. Maybe in your country people aren't entitled to opinions. Here, they are! MV>The same remark counts equally for you Brian. You are completely MV>overreacting. Every reaction I have seen so far on this thread has MV>been positive, yours is the first that is negative. No. You griped at Klingenfuss for being negative too! Please make up your mind. You sound like you are arguing with yourself now! MV>Talk your MV>personal trouble out with Andy via e-mail, not here. Talk your personal trouble out with BRIAN via e-mail, not here! I have no complaints about Andy. Please stop trying to cause or perpetuate what you perceive as "trouble" between others. MV>It's the personal attacks like yours upon his person that will MV>keep him away from Fidonet and rec.radio.shortwave. Is that what you MV>want ? Are you his lawyer? MV>>Or at least use your noggin a bit and present a more friendly professional MV>>image to the world! We need WRTH, and we need you, but why lower yourself t MV>>all of this yapping and spats with everyone? It doesn't become you! MV>I think he acted more than professional enough. I don't care what you think. When I want your opinion, I'll ask for it! MV>I repeat : Andy DID NOT start this thread but _I_ did, Repeat it all you want, but you didn't! Mr. Klingenfuss did! Grow up! It is pure hypocrisy to keep dragging this back over into the newsgroup and then lecturing others about using e-mail, you oaf! At least Andy has had the common sense and maturity to avoid getting drawn into this stupidity that can go nowhere. OK, I agree Klingenfuss was rude, but Andy was smart enough to bow out after making one reply. You, on the other hand, insist on sending reams of messages out daily to pick this through over and over again! Drop it, please! --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:34 1996 From: Ron Giuntini Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: KW R5000 Date: 15 Feb 1996 23:10:17 GMT Message-ID: <4g0egp$8t@slip.net> References: <4fi90i$f6b$1@mhafn.production.compuserve.com> Do you have a schematic? Look for a shorted diode associated with the indicator. If it stays lit with power off and nothing else is on then it should be easier to find in the schematic. Follow the voltage back from the indicator and see what has shorted to allow voltage from the mains to reach the indicator. If you can't read a schematic then it's best to send it to Kenwood. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:35 1996 From: ryanm@ix.netcom.com(Mike Ryan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Manual for Realistic DX-75 Date: 19 Feb 1996 01:05:59 GMT Message-ID: <4g8idn$ore@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> I have a Realistic ( Radio Shack ) DX-75 communications reciever I bought used, it is a tube type radio in really good condition. I would like to get a owners manual for this rig. A copy would be fine. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks de Mike/KN6VS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:37 1996 From: ran@daneel.rdt.monash.edu.au (Ralphe Neill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: MRI March 5 frequency changes Date: 19 Feb 1996 22:58:02 GMT Message-ID: <4gav9q$pau@harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au> Hello, everyone; The attached schedule will become effective on March 5, 1996, and will carry-over into the Z96 Summer Schedule on March 26, 1996, with no changes. The frequencies on this schedule will reamin in effect until May 7, 1996, our next scheduled change date. Ed -- | C. Ed Evans, Senior Station Manager | The Herald Broadcasting Syndicate | | WSHB Cypress Creek SC | Monitor Radio International | | KHBI Saipan, CNMI | RR2,Box 107A Pineland SC 29934USA | | cee@wshb.csms.com / cee@hargray.com | 803-625-5555 / FAX 803-625-5559 | ------------------------------------cut-here-------------------------------- MONITOR RADIO INTERNATIONAL W-95 SHORTWAVE FREQUENCY SCHEDULE 03/05/96 to 03/26/96 NORMAL |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | WSHB - 1 032.41.02N 081.07.51W | WSHB - 2 032.41.02N 081.07.51W | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| |UTC | FREQUENCY | REGION | FREQUENCY | REGION | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| |0000| 9430 kHz,31m|167 C & S Amer | 7535 kHz,41m|25/173 Ea No Am/Carib | |0100| 7535 kHz,41m|315 Cent No Am | 9430 kHz,31m|167 Cent & So Amer | |0200| 5850 kHz,49m|315 W & C NoAm | 9430 kHz,31m|245 Mexico | |0300| 5850 kHz,49m|315 We No Amer | 7535 kHz,41m| 72 East Africa | |0400| 7535 kHz,41m| 25 Ea Eur/Rus.| 9840 kHz,31m| 87 Cent & So Afr | |0500| 7535 kHz,41m| 42 Cent Europe| | | |0600| 7535 kHz,41m| 57 We Europe | | | |0700| 7535 kHz,41m| 57 We Europe | | | |0800| 7535 kHz,41m| 42 Europe | | | |0900| 7535 kHz,41m| 42 Europe | 7395 kHz,41m|137 Brazil/ So Am | |1000| 6095 kHz,49m|25/173 ENAm/Carib | 7395 kHz,41m|152 South America | |1100| 6095 kHz,49m|25/173 ENAm/Carib | 7395 kHz,41m|167 Cent & So Am | |1200| 6095 kHz,49m|25/173 ENAm/Carib | 9455 kHz,31m|167 Cent & So Am | |1300| 6095 kHz,49m|315 Cent No Am | 9455 kHz,31m|245 Mexico | |1400| | | | | |1500| | | | | |1600| | | 18930 kHz,15m| 72 East Africa | |1700| | | 18930 kHz,15m| 87 Central Africa | |1800| 15665 kHz,19m| 25 Ea Europe | 18930 kHz,15m|102 South Africa | |1900| 15665 kHz,19m| 25 Ea Europe | 17510 kHz,16m| 87 West Africa | |2000| 13770 kHz,22m| 42 We Europe | 11550 kHz,25m| 25 Europe | |2100| 13770 kHz,22m| 42 We Europe | 11550 kHz,25m| 25 ENAm /Europe | |2200| 7510 kHz,41m| 57 We Europe | 13770 kHz,22m|137 Brazil | |2300| 7510 kHz,41m| 72 SoEur/WeAfr| 13770 kHz,22m|167 South America | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | KHBI - 1 015.07.20N 145.41.37E | KHBI - 2 015.07.20N 145.41.37E | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| |UTC | FREQUENCY | REGION | FREQUENCY | REGION | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| |0800| 15665 kHz,19m|325 East Europe | 13615 kHz,22m|165 New Zealand | |0900| 9430 kHz,31m|355 Ja/Kor/Russia | 13615 kHz,22m|195 Australia | |1000| 13625 kHz,22m|240 Indonesia | 9430 kHz,31m|310 China | |1100| 9355 kHz,31m|340 Ja/Kor/Russia | 9430 kHz,31m|195 Australia | |1200| 9355 kHz,31m|285 So Ea Asia | 9430 kHz,31m|195 Australia | |1300| 9355 kHz,31m|285 India | 13840 kHz,22m|225 Indonesia | |1400| 9355 kHz,31m|285 India/China | | | |1500| 9355 kHz,31m|285 India/China | | | |1600| 11550 kHz,25m|325 East Europe | 9355 kHz,31m|255 South Africa | |1700| 11550 kHz,25m|325 East Europe | 9355 kHz,31m|255 South Africa | |1800| 9355 kHz,31m|325 Eur/Mid East| 9385 kHz,31m|255 South Africa | |1900| 9355 kHz,31m|325 Eur/Mid East| 9385 kHz,31m|255 South Africa | |2000| | | 11860 kHz,25m 165 New Zealand | |2100| | | 13840 kHz,22m|180 Australia | |2200| 13840 kHz,22m|340 Ja/Kor/Russia | 9430 kHz,31m|310 China | |2300| 13625 kHz,22m|240 Indonesia | 9430 kHz,31m|310 China | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| Rev. # 6 February 9, 1996 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:39 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602161413.JAA153418@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:37:25 -0500 Reply-To: EdOK@AOL.COM From: "Ed O'Keefe" Subject: NASA Release Hi Ya'll, Thought I'd pass this NASA Press Release along. Feb. 14, 1996 NOTE TO EDITORS: N96-9 BRIEFING DIRECTLY LINKING SOLAR STORMS TO DISRUPTIONS ON EARTH New findings, beneficial to the telecommunications and power industries in preparing for huge geomagnetic storms, will be the topic of a press briefing to be held 3 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996, at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena , CA. The briefing will be carried live on NASA TV, with two-way question-and-answer capability from participating NASA Centers. The findings are the result of data from the Japan/U.S. Soft X-Ray Telescope on board the Yohkoh spacecraft and studies from the power industry. The findings were presented at an international gathering of solar physicists, power and utilities representatives and members of the Department of Energy national laboratories, held this week at JPL and sponsored by the American Geophysical Union and the National Science Foundation. Participants in the briefing will be Hugh Hudson, University of Hawaii; John Kappenman, Minnesota Power; Douglas Hamilton, University of Maryland. Bruce Tsurutani, JPL, will be the moderator. Among the significant results being reported: * Scientists using data from the Yohkoh satellite have been able to draw a direct link between a dimming process occurring in the Sun's corona which results in huge flares causing electrified particles to wash over Earth. Scientists predict they can now provide as much as 50 to 70 hours advance warning of these solar storms. That warning can give industries time to prepare vulnerable systems for the solar storm. * The power industry has been able to directly link major geomagnetic storms with severe disruptions at power plants from Maine to California. This correlation could allow the industry to monitor the beginnings of storms on the Sun and prepare transmitters and power grids for the onset of these storms on Earth. * Ionized oxygen is the culprit in creating huge energized rings in Earth's ionosphere just before the onslaught of a geomagnetic storm. Knowing the composition of these highly energized rings is allowing scientists to better understand when they occur in the 11-year solar cycle and to anticipate periods of high energy activity. * Understanding the nature of very high energy electrons will allow engineers to safeguard future spacecraft in high radiation environments with better protective shielding. NASA is also a participant in the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP) program, involving a number of satellites which will help scientists better understand the Sun, leading to the ability to predict and provide advance warning of solar storms affecting the Earth. Next launch in the series is NASA's Polar spacecraft on February 22. - end - From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:40 1996 From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Need 2010 faq Date: 15 Feb 1996 03:51:09 GMT Message-ID: <4fuajd$qb3@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> I saw the Sony 2010 in a pawn shop window today for $135+tax with U.S. AC adaptor, no strap or antenna wire or earphones or manual or box. I made sure I could pick up WWV at the store and grabbed it. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:41 1996 From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,can.general Subject: New CBC overnight schedule Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:05:38 GMT Message-ID: <4fvsli$3u7@ixnews1.ix.netcom.com> According to Thursday Media Network, on Radio Netherlands, there is a new CBC overnight schedule. Among other things, it includes Media Network, Friday at 0100 local, including, presumably, the low power xmtrs on 6160 kHz in Newfoundland and British Columbia. The schedule is beneath http://www.radio.cbc.ca. I'll try to post it later if someone else doesn't do so first. -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:42 1996 From: Paul Lannuier Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: New Sony/Grundig Models (and R/S DX-375 too) Date: 18 Feb 1996 19:26:37 GMT Message-ID: <4g7uhd$2bi@news.ios.com> References: <4g7drl$qln@newsbf02.news.aol.com> pillera@aol.com (Pillera) wrote: >According to the '96 Passport, two new models for this year - to have been >released last month - are: > >Grundig Satellit 900 >Sony ICF-SW1000T > >Have any of you purchased one of them? If so, please tell me what you >think. > >While I'm at it ;-) I'm considering purchasing a R/S DX-375 for my >grandmother; does that radio have full SWL coverage? Do you like it? > >Thanks in advance and 73, >Joe >Joe Pillera, N8QYO >Ann Arbor, MI USA >pillera@aol.com Grundig has announced that the Satellit 900 wil be delayed until late 1996. As for the SW1000T, I own one and love it. See my review at http://www.pics.com/gilfer/sw1000t.htm Best 73, Paul Lannuier ---------------------------------------------------------- GILFER SHORTWAVE | Tech & NJ: (201) 391-7887 52 Park Avenue | Orders/Quotes: (800) GILFER-1 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | Facsimile: (201) 391-7433 USA | E-mail: gilfer@haven.ios.com | WWW: http://www.pics.com/gilfer ---------------------------------------------------------- Authorized Dealer for: GRUNDIG SONY JAPAN RADIO CO KENWOOD ICOM YAESU LOWE RF SYSTEMS JPS COMMUNICATIONS WATKINS-JOHNSON ...and exclusive distributor for TRS CONSULTANTS SWBC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEDULES SOFTWARE ---------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:43 1996 From: pillera@aol.com (Pillera) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: New Sony/Grundig Models (and R/S DX-375 too) Date: 18 Feb 1996 09:41:57 -0500 Message-ID: <4g7drl$qln@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: pillera@aol.com (Pillera) According to the '96 Passport, two new models for this year - to have been released last month - are: Grundig Satellit 900 Sony ICF-SW1000T Have any of you purchased one of them? If so, please tell me what you think. While I'm at it ;-) I'm considering purchasing a R/S DX-375 for my grandmother; does that radio have full SWL coverage? Do you like it? Thanks in advance and 73, Joe Joe Pillera, N8QYO Ann Arbor, MI USA pillera@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:44 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: Re: New Sony/Grundig Models (and R/S DX-375 too) Message-ID: References: <4g7drl$qln@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 15:59:28 GMT Pillera (pillera@aol.com) wrote: : According to the '96 Passport, two new models for this year - to have been : released last month - are: : Grundig Satellit 900 : Sony ICF-SW1000T : Have any of you purchased one of them? If so, please tell me what you : think. : While I'm at it ;-) I'm considering purchasing a R/S DX-375 for my : grandmother; does that radio have full SWL coverage? Do you like it? The DX-375 does not have full coverage. The User's Manual lists the following coverage: FM 87.5 - 108.1 MHz AM 530-1710 kHz SW 2300-6250, 7100-21850 kHz I use my 375 a lot, most often on FM. The SW reception is good for broadcast stations. 5kHz tuning. Yesterday I got Japan clear as a bell in Fort Wayne, IN. There is no SSB. I have ordered a superduper SW radio so that I can DX and listen to amateur radio. : Thanks in advance and 73, : Joe : Joe Pillera, N8QYO : Ann Arbor, MI USA : pillera@aol.com -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info Message-ID: <3128aede.31404498@news.sds.se> From: hermod@sds.se (Hermod Pedersen) Subject: Nordic Shortwave Center Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 17:09:59 GMT From: hermod@sds.se (Hermod Pedersen) Subject: Nordic Shortwave Center Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 17:09:59 GMT Organization: Sydsvenska Dagbladet, Malmo, Sweden Message-Id: <3128aede.31404498@news.sds.se> Nordic Shortwave Center - the Internet Website for active DX-ers (http://www.sds.se/org/swl/) ============================================================== After a month online, the Nordic Shortwave Center has become THE place to visit regulary - a Website that will be the ultimate place for all who wants to keep up with the latest and hottest DX news. This is what DXers are saying about the Nordic Shortwave Center: - I would say it is the best shortwave DXing site on the internet. (Pete Costello) - I am extremely impressed with this. There are tons of Web sites related to SW, but I have not seen anything that is quite like this. (Jerry Berg) - It is the most interesting site that I have visited to date. Whoever is in charge of this site is performing an excellent, noncomercial service for all shortwave hobbyists. The Nordic Shortwave Center is unique, as we focus on original material. We have basically no links, or duplicates, of other Internet sources. Some of the world's most experienced and active DX-ers are regular contributors to the various pages. So do yourself a service: point your web browser to The Nordic Shortwave Center (http://www.sds.se/org/swl) now! See for yourself what the world's best DXers have heard, when and on what frequencies. This is what you will find: The Danish Shortwave Clubs International presents - Hot shortwave loggings. - Finn Krone's World of DX - for years on Adventist World Radio, now also on the Internet. Sweden's Shortwave Bulletin presents - Hot shortwave loggings. - Older shortwave loggings - reference archive open to everybody. Special features edited by your webmaster, Hermod Pedersen - Bolivian and Peruvian shortwave stations - all you may want to know about those fascinating radio stations in the mighty Andes. - Antenna center - all you might want to know about receiving antennas. For further information regarding The Nordic Shortwave Center, please contact the staff behind the Nordic Shortwave Center: Anders Hultqvist, Shortwave Bulletin, (ahk@public.se) Finn Krone, DSCWI, (krone@dk-online.dk) Hermod Pedersen, webmaster, (hermod@sds.se) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:47 1996 From: Vladimir@twics.com (Vladimir Eito Hiromoto) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Number Station in Korean Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:14:32 +0900 Message-ID: Could anyone tell me the number station on 5715KHz (1500 - 1510? UTC) is from North or South Korea? Pronunciation is a bit different with the "normal" number broadcasting from Pyongyang on 6250 KHz. TIA. -- ==Vladimir Eito Hiromoto =============from Tokyo, Japan===== --*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*-- Vladimir@twics.com / vladimir.bbs@korea.slip.umd.edu http://www.twics.com/~vladimir/home.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:47 1996 From: andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Portugal time change Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:15:06 GMT Message-ID: <4g9f2o$k7v@news.euro.net> I am surprised that nobody has posted a message about this (at least, I haven't seen one), so I will. Last week, Dutch radio news reported that Portugal has decided to revert to UTC as its standard time. I imagine this will mean that Portugal will remain on UTC+1 when other European countries switch to summer time at the end of March, and then revert to UTC at the start of winter time. Some of Radio Portugal's transmissions will be affected by this change. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:49 1996 From: whiskerp@logica.co.uk (Peter Whisker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Portugal time change Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 11:12:02 GMT Message-ID: <4g9lun$s6t@romeo.logica.co.uk> References: <4g9f2o$k7v@news.euro.net> In article <4g9f2o$k7v@news.euro.net>, andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) wrote: >Path: > logica.co.uk!weld.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.res to >n.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.euro.net!usenet >From: andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) >Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave >Subject: Portugal time change >Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:15:06 GMT >Organization: Euronet Internet >Lines: 10 >Message-ID: <4g9f2o$k7v@news.euro.net> >NNTP-Posting-Host: p021.asd.euronet.nl >X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >Status: N > >I am surprised that nobody has posted a message about this (at least, >I haven't seen one), so I will. Last week, Dutch radio news reported >that Portugal has decided to revert to UTC as its standard time. I >imagine this will mean that Portugal will remain on UTC+1 when other >European countries switch to summer time at the end of March, and then >revert to UTC at the start of winter time. Some of Radio Portugal's >transmissions will be affected by this change. > > > The UK decided not to move from UTC/UTC+1 a month or so ago. A private members bill had been promulgated on the grounds that extra light at the end of the day would reduce the number of road accidents, but was defeated. Scottish lobbyists were instrumental in this due to the adverse effect on winter mornings in Scotland. The effect on Ireland would be even more pronounced. Geographically, France, Spain, and BeNeLux should really be on UTC/UTC+1 too. At least then, the British, Irish and Portuguese would feel under less pressure to change! Peter Whisker --- ***************** Logica UK Ltd, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LG, UK * Peter Whisker * Tel: +44 171 637 9111 Fax: +44 1932 869107 ***************** ------ Internet: whiskerp@logica.co.uk ------ - Mail pgp_peter@reepicheep.logica.co.uk for my PGP public key - - Fingerprint=FD 97 98 9A F4 1E 9C 89 8B 8D FF 73 65 A0 E1 99 - ---- Any opinions are mine! See www.logica.com for theirs! ---- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:50 1996 From: alan.davies@ukonline.co.uk Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Portugal time change Date: 19 Feb 1996 19:46:38 GMT Message-ID: <4gak2u$vig@morse.ukonline.co.uk> References: <4g9f2o$k7v@news.euro.net> <8It7mDAAYKKxEwKg@enterprise.net> Ray Woodward (raywoodward@enterprise.net) wrote: >First I've heard of it, but then the UK media has [sadly] had more than >enough other news to report in the past week or so :-( Sadly true, although there was a brief and very muddled report about the Portuguese time-change in the Financial Times today. Expect lots of British businessmen to miss appointments in Lisbon at the end of next month. -- Alan Davies, Cambridge UK From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:51 1996 From: lrvvspcc@aol.com (LRVvsPCC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: PRN-1000?? Date: 18 Feb 1996 07:13:46 -0500 Message-ID: <4g755q$o7r@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: great radio george e hale From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:52 1996 From: Tim Verthein Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Question: Radio Shack DX-390 Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:13:31 -0600 Message-ID: <3122A4DB.611C@uslink.net> References: <1995Jun24.171814.12984@dg-rtp.dg.com> <3shtpn$nm0@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> Reply-To: hepcats@uslink.net Yup, looks just like the sangean I've seen in the ads. I've got a DX390 sitting right next to me now. Bought it to take along in the camper. Works great. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:52 1996 From: Rod Dinkins Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: R390A's Date: 18 Feb 1996 16:24:09 GMT Message-ID: <4g7jr9$ns@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> References: <312774FA.11F6@racalrecord.com> To: garym@racalrecord.com Gary take a look at Hank Van Cleef's excellent FAQ series. Includes tube resources and a wealth of info re restoring radios. rec.antiques.radio+phono 73 Rod -- ***************************************************************** Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth! What King Of Old Could Do Thus ? --- AC6V ***************************************************************** A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His Own Home! Loa-Tsze ***************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:53 1996 From: Gary Mitchelson Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: R390A's Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 10:50:34 -0800 Message-ID: <312774FA.11F6@racalrecord.com> I have recently acquired 2 R390A’s and I am in the process of restoring them. I am looking for a source of parts, Fair Radio is the only one I am aware of are there others? One of the R390’s was to be used as spares for the first one but I am going to make it operational instead. I am looking for the cover for the Mechanical Filters and a cover for Z503. This one , a Collins from a 1951 contract, does not appear to have had an oven that fit over the top of the crystal tray. Is this the case? Besides Fair is there a better source for tubes for these? Does anyone have any hints for refinishing the knobs? It has been 15 years since I worked on R390’s but at that time we had 750 at the AF site I was stationed at. Thanks Gary Mitchelson garym@racalrecord.com N3JPU From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:54 1996 From: Tim Verthein Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Australia Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 21:19:04 -0600 Message-ID: <3122A628.2C80@uslink.net> Reply-To: hepcats@uslink.net Can anyone pass along to me a quick freq and time to catch english service of Radio Australia. Friends daughter would like a bit recorded for a school project. i only have old schedules, and I can't find current info on the web. It's all old. Anyone been listening regularly, and have a time and freq handy? thankx Tim From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:55 1996 From: Cynthia Jane Church Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Australia Date: 17 Feb 1996 21:08:03 GMT Message-ID: <4g5g3j$6fi@vixc.voyager.net> References: <3122A628.2C80@uslink.net> To: hepcats@uslink.net The best time to catch radio australia is in the morning before dawn local time. Some frequencies you might check are 9580 and 9860. The key to reception is timing listening while it is still dark where you are while it is dark in Australia. This is generally in the Morning in the Eastern United States. Hope this info helps Ed Church From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:56 1996 From: andys@euronet.nl (Andy Sennitt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Croatia? on 5895 ?? Help!! Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 09:15:03 GMT Message-ID: <4g9f2l$k7v@news.euro.net> References: <4g8vhv$dt0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> omega1962@aol.com (Omega1962) wrote: >I picked up a ten minute English broadcast from what I think is Radio >Croatia on 5895 at 2:09 UTC 2/19/96. Can anyone verify what I heard. Only you (or Radio Croatia) can verify what you heard, Mike :-) But it is 99% certain...Radio Croatia beams towards North America at 0200-0600 on 5895, and has news in English on the hour. The only other station listed to use 5895 is Trans World Radio from a transmitter in Albania, but TWR does not broadcast during the European night hours. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:57 1996 From: chanel423@aol.com (Chanel423) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. Date: 18 Feb 1996 17:51:25 -0500 Message-ID: <4g8ahd$698@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4flpf3$qva@interport.net> Reply-To: chanel423@aol.com (Chanel423) I'm wondering the exact name of your RS antenna. I have an Amplified Shortwave Antenna (Cat no. 20-280), which does not seem to help reception at all. Is this what you have? If not what is the exact name of yours and how much did it cost, if I may ask? Thanks, Kim Kim From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:57 1996 From: dougdine@aztec.asu.edu (DOUG DINE) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Veritas Asia Date: 13 Feb 1996 14:27:30 GMT Message-ID: <4fq74i$9s0@news.asu.edu> Reply-To: dougdine@aztec.asu.edu (DOUG DINE) Does anyone have an address for Radio Veritas Asia? Many thanks in advance. Doug Dine dougdine@aztec.asu.edu -- <<< dougdine@aztec.asu.edu >>> "Politicians are like diapers. They need to be changed often... and for the same reason." --- Paul Harvey From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:58 1996 From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Yugoslavia Date: 19 Feb 1996 16:31:21 GMT Message-ID: <4ga8kp$399@alpha.sky.net> Heard Radio Yugoslavia last night (0100-0128 UTC) with a booming signal on 7115. The 1995 WRTH doesn't list this frequency. With such a strong signal I was wondering if anyone knew whether this was a relay, or the same transmitter used before for 6195? Essentially, I'm just trying to pin down the site of the transmitter as either Bosnia or not Bosnia -:) Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenex, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:20:59 1996 From: BMatthews@msn.com (Bill Matthews) Subject: RE: RCI and Sackville-can't hear 'em. Date: 17 Feb 96 02:34:54 -0800 References: <4fo2e3$fm6@news.isc.rit.edu> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003ba9@msn.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave The problem is the low level of solar activity. Ionization is very low before sunrise and falls quickly after sunset because it was so low to begin with. Note that the relay of Radio Korea International at 1130 UTC (6:30 am EST) on 9650 is very variable in strength - but the Radio Japan relay at 1300 and 1400 UTC is a solid 444 or 555, depending on how strictly you grade the signal. The only difference in daylight... This is going to continue until 1997 at the earliest (groan), but at least signal strength will be better as summer comes on and sunrise over Sackville is earlier and sunset later! At least the ionization resulting from direct exposure to sunlight will start (and end) closer to the transmission times of the desired relays. That should translate into improved reception conditions, based on past experience.. Bill Matthews ---------------- bmatthews@msn.com ---------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:00 1996 From: Orrin Edwards Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RCI and Sackville-can't hear 'em. Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 08:47:53 -0500 Message-ID: References: <4fo2e3$fm6@news.isc.rit.edu> On 12 Feb 1996 vxiacc@rit.edu wrote: > For the past few months, I have not been able to hear anything out of > Sackville from my location in Rochester, NY. Up until then, I could > usually hear that relay as if it were in my back yard. Now, I get > absolutely nothing from RCI, Radio Japan, or anyone else listed as The BBC relay from Sackville on 9515 comes in quite good here on Long Island, and always has! They are on in the mornings (ET). ---- Orrin - Long Island, New York oedwards@hoflink.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:01 1996 From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: RCI funding news Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 17:29:35 GMT Message-ID: <4fvqhf$hk8@grouper.Exis.Net> Reply-To: buch@exis.net Shiela Copps, Canadian Heritage Minister, was on the RCI English language service this morning saying that RCI funding is guaranteed through March 1977 at a level equal to this year's budget. She also said that they are looking for a permanent solution to the problem and are soliciting inputs from the public. If you have any ideas, send them to her. They want our inputs. ~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~' Joe Buch N2JB Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics buch@exis.net -*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:04 1996 From: Vladimir@twics.com (Vladimir Eito Hiromoto) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Rec.radio.mw-dx Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 06:09:59 +0900 Message-ID: I also vote with you...that's what I've wanted for eon! -- ==Vladimir Eito Hiromoto =============from Tokyo, Japan===== --*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*--*~'`^`'~*-- Vladimir@twics.com / vladimir.bbs@korea.slip.umd.edu http://www.twics.com/~vladimir/home.html From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:05 1996 From: philsoc@aol.com (Philsoc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: redesigned Soccer Radio site Date: 15 Feb 1996 19:53:15 -0500 Message-ID: <4g0khr$8n3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: philsoc@aol.com (Philsoc) I've redesigned my soccer radio website to better utlize Netscape 2.0's frame ability, and therefore minimize access time, and make it easier for you to get to whatever areas you're most interested in quickly. Please check it out. Let me know if you see any problems, or if you have any suggestions. it looks fine on my screen, but you can never tell. Once again, changes will only be seen on frame supported browsers, like Netscape. not sure about Microsoft Explorer, but than again, who'd want to put any more money in Bill Gates pockets anyway ;P As always, please feel free to advise me of any radio news you might find out in yor local markets, and I'm looking to expand my college soccer coverage if anyone gets me their local information. If you don't see my other post, I'm also looking to see if ANYONE has a copy of the World Cup Radio broadcasts of ANY of the games they can copy for me. I know when I was a kid I used to pop a tape in the deck when the Strikers were playing. I hope there's someone out there who did the same a couple of summers ago! Thanks guys (and gals :) ) Phil -- *** New address for Soccer on the Radio (in North America) page at http://sefl.satelnet.org/~philsoc/socrad/ *** (N.B. change www. to sefl.) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:06 1996 From: Adi Doron Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: REQ: scheme of Sony ICF SW 7600 G Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:35:56 GMT Message-ID: <4g5l8c$o8e@news.NetVision.net.il> References: <199602132302.SAA191950@atlanta.american.edu> To: magister@ns1.sat.it just ask your national sony center. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:07 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info Message-ID: <4fnc67$fv1@fu-berlin.de> From: gusev@vxitep.itep.ru (Konstantin Gusev) Subject: REVIEW: MIDXB #43, February 1996 Date: 12 Feb 1996 12:35:19 GMT From: gusev@vxitep.itep.ru (Konstantin Gusev) Subject: REVIEW: MIDXB #43, February 1996 Date: 12 Feb 1996 12:35:19 GMT Organization: Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics Message-ID: <4fnc67$fv1@fu-berlin.de> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEW: MIDXB #43, February 1996 All the frequencies are in kHz (otherwise noted). This issue begins with article covering activity of Radio Australia and ABC as the whole. Next page continues Introduction to Scanning - Russian translation of Bob Parnass article. * News from the Air: MW-LW includes among others the following items: - unlisted frequency for Radio Azerbaijan; - Radioropa-Info only on MW; - new transmitter for Rikisutvarpid; - new station in Radom (Poland); - new frequency of radio "Volna Baikala" (Wave of Baikal) in Irkutsk. * News from the Air: SW includes among others the following items: - BBC may be cut up to 10 million pounds; - unlisted old 12020 of the Voice of Vietnam; - reduced schedule of Radio Abkhazia; - Radio Alma-Ata has new frequency for its foreign programs; - Radio Vilnius now broadcasts via Deutsche Welle relay; - additional broadcast in Russian from Radio Turkmenistan. * News from the Air: UHF. This issue provides changes on this band in Moscow. * Day by day provides program guide of Chuvashradio (Radio of Chuvash Republic in Russia). * Utility broadcasting covers among others addresses of meteocentres of Moscow airports. Also in this issue Catches in the Air, Schedules and QSL-corner headings. To obtain this issue of MIDXB please send 5500 rub for Russia, 9000 rub for CIS, 11500 rub or 5 IRSs - outside CIS to the following address: Vadim Alexeew, P.O.Box 65, Moscow A-581, 125581, Russia. You can also subscribe to MIDXB for half a year. It costs in Russia 30000rub + 6 SASE, in CIS - 50000rub, outside CIS - 62000rub or 25 IRCs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Konstantin Gusev e-mail: gusev@vxitep.itep.ru WWW home page: http://limon.itep.ru/~gusev From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:08 1996 From: jmarvin@well.com (jay marvin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: RFI ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER? Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:12:21 GMT Message-ID: <4g8fpp$ou5@nkosi.well.com> I'll be in Paris next week does anyone have RFI's address and phone number for the English section? Thanks, Jay From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:09 1996 From: Tony Bonanno Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sangean 909 ? Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 16:46:11 -0800 Message-ID: <312919D3.4DD9@ix.netcom.com> Has anybody seen any detailed specs on the new Sangean 909 portable. Saw it in the new Universal catalog, but no price and not that much information about it. Does it have sync detection? Tony Bonanno From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:10 1996 From: rsp1956@eworld.com (RSP1956) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sangean ATS803 Date: 18 Feb 1996 22:19:41 -0800 Message-ID: <4g94pt$qia@hp5.online.apple.com> References: <1996Jan29.221008.3255679@as3a-p09.mts.net> Reply-To: rsp1956@eworld.com (RSP1956) I too own a sangean ATS 803A. Nice radio for the money. It was sold by Radio Shack as a DX-440. Hooked up to a simple 40 ft wire with a connection in the back of the radio, it brings in lots of stations. I added a $40 mfj tuner to mine. It improved it greatly. I got a QSL from SLOVAKIA and KUWAIT. TOTAL Investment: about $200. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:10 1996 From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sangean vs. Radio Shack - identical models Date: 15 Feb 1996 20:58:58 GMT Message-ID: <4g06qi$cak@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> DX-440 = ATS-803A DX-390 = ATS-818 DX-392 = ATS-818CS (with cassette) and while we're at it, Pro-2036 = Uniden Bearcat BC-890XLT and there are more - my Pro-2026 has a big "Uniden - made in Philippines" sticker on the inside. -- Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 *** VHF @ <25w, HF @ <5w *** Who says Morse Code is dead? *** Stuck at 138 cfd with dipoles - QRP-L, QRP ARCI, DXCC/WAS/WAC 72/73 de Suburban DC 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w dit dit From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:11 1996 From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sangean vs. Radio Shack - identical models Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:48:36 Message-ID: References: <4g06qi$cak@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> In article <4g06qi$cak@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenf eld NF3I) writes: >From: ham@w3eax.umd.edu (Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) >Subject: Sangean vs. Radio Shack - identical models >Date: 15 Feb 1996 20:58:58 GMT >DX-440 = ATS-803A >DX-390 = ATS-818 >DX-392 = ATS-818CS (with cassette) >and while we're at it, >Pro-2036 = Uniden Bearcat BC-890XLT >and there are more - my Pro-2026 has a big "Uniden - made in Philippines" >sticker on the inside. >-- >Scott Rosenfeld NF3I Burtonsville, MD FM19 QRV 40-10/6/2/440 >*** VHF @ <25w, HF @ <5w *** Who says Morse Code is dead? *** >Stuck at 138 cfd with dipoles - QRP-L, QRP ARCI, DXCC/WAS/WAC >72/73 de Suburban DC 301-549-1022 h / 301-982-1015 w dit dit The Pro-2026 is the functional (but not electrical) equivalent to the Uniden 760XLT I believe. Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:13 1996 From: Jeffery Stutzman Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Ship to Shore frequency Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 13:04:52 -0800 Message-ID: <312A3774.1971@capecod.net> References: <4gajqd$s5k@cloner4.netcom.com> <4gatkn$n3e@news1.usa.pipeline.com> <4gbk31$6fb@gail.ripco.com> Uncle Bob wrote: > > Bob B (525linden@usa.pipeline.com) wrote: > : On Feb 19, 1996 19:42:05 in article , > : 'mrjimbo@ix.netcom.com(Jim Baldanzi )' wrote: > : > : > : > > : > > : >February 19,1996 > : > > : >Iam interested in find out the Frequency of ship to shore radio > : >transmission. Iam would like to know the frequency range on each band, > : >Interested in ships that travel in the Caribbean Area. > : > > : > > : >mrjimbo@ix.netcom.com OK Mr. Jimbo, I am a USCG Radioman... Here are a couple of good ones... 2182Khz... Intl calling/distress - J3E 500khz... Intl calling/distress - A1A 5696Khz... Air to Ground ops (good search and rescue freq) - J3E 6500/6201khz J3E duplex standard coord network.. also have "scn" freqs in the 4Mhz, 12Mhz, and 8Mhz bands 518Khz Navtex Bcst These are some of the biggies I can think of. You should be able to copy most of them without a problem. I worked at NMF for the past 3 years and these are common freqs.. all listed in the ITU. Have Fun! Jeff/N1LUY From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:14 1996 From: jward113@bev.net (Jim Ward) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: shortwave kit Date: 19 Feb 1996 00:31:09 GMT Message-ID: <4g8gcd$kds@solaris.cc.vt.edu> radio shack makes a very simple receiver for 15 dollars or less From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:15 1996 From: mai@nekhbet.cgd.ucar.edu (Andrew Mai) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony 2010 direct record? Date: 15 Feb 1996 23:13:40 GMT Message-ID: <4g0en4$r22@ncar.ucar.edu> References: <4g0767$nf5@alpha.sky.net> In article <4g0767$nf5@alpha.sky.net> artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) writes: >I ran the output of the tape recorder jack directly into "AUX" in my >stereo preamp. Works like a charm for both listening and recording. > >Art Burke >NE4F/WPE0FOJ >Lenexa, KS > This is hard to believe. The recorder out is microphone level, not line level. I had to put a mike mixer between the 2010 and my stereo pre-amp in order to hear anything. Some SW radios have line-level recording outputs -- the Kenwood R-5000, for one. Andy Mai mai@ncar.ucar.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:16 1996 From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony 2010 direct record? Date: 15 Feb 1996 21:05:11 GMT Message-ID: <4g0767$nf5@alpha.sky.net> I ran the output of the tape recorder jack directly into "AUX" in my stereo preamp. Works like a charm for both listening and recording. Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:17 1996 From: jlkolb@sd.cts.com (John Kolb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony 2010 direct record? Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:20:12 GMT Message-ID: <4g2ldc$ipv@news3.cts.com> References: <4fu2g0$dll@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Mousefingr (mousefingr@aol.com) wrote: : Does anyone know of any tape recording product on the market that connects : to the external jack of the Sony 2010 and produces a high quality : recording? Thanks in advance. A pair of books by Steve Whitt steve.whitt@zoo.bt.co.uk discuss how to modify the Tape Audio Output for a much higher output level (+12 db) to make it more suitable for use with a recorder. The books are very worthwhile, $10.00 US to Steve Whitt Hunt's Cottage Kiln Lane Buxhall, Suffolk 1P14 3DU, ENGLAND Warning, some assembly required, batteries not included John Kolb KK6IL jlkolb@cts.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:17 1996 From: Darcy.Hager@UAlberta.CA Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony 2010 direct record? Date: 16 Feb 1996 04:26:29 GMT Message-ID: <4g111l$pkk@pulp.ucs.ualberta.ca> References: <4fu2g0$dll@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: Darcy.Hager@UAlberta.CA In <4fu2g0$dll@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mousefingr@aol.com (Mousefingr) writes: >Does anyone know of any tape recording product on the market that connects >to the external jack of the Sony 2010 and produces a high quality >recording? Thanks in advance. It works great with my little voice-activated microcassette recorder. I just connected it to the microphone input on the tape recorder directly. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- |Darcy B. Hager |Chemistry, University of Alberta | |E-MAIL: Darcy.Hager@UAlberta.CA |Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2 | -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:19 1996 Date: 16 Feb 1996 16:34:00 +0100 From: christian@chb.ping.de (Christian Becker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <62-JA0epeFB@chb.ping.de> Subject: Sony 7600G Modifications Hi, don't leave me allone... Is there really no one out here who modified his/her little Sony? No one exchanged the filters? No one has any solutions to no existing problems? No one has any addresses of companies or little electronic blacksmith service stations doing modifications for only lefthanded people with only thumbs on it? I cannot believe this until I definitely know this is a fact! Write me and I collect it to some kind of FAQ or something else. CU Christian ___________________ ... __o ...christian.becker....email....christian@chb.ping.de... _ \<,_ ___dortmund.germany ... (_)/ (_) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:19 1996 From: dmg@panix.com (Downtown Music) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony AN-1 antenna question Date: 17 Feb 1996 13:19:18 -0500 Message-ID: <4g5676$o68@panix.com> References: In ar903@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Hugh Macaulay) writes: >Is this a worthy investment for an apartment dweller with a 2010? >Reception seems pretty nice without, but one always wants more, n'est pas? Yes this does work well in apt I use it sucessfully in NYC! From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:20 1996 From: "Joseph G. Hill" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony AN-1 wanted Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 08:49:46 -0500 Message-ID: <3125DCFA.E29@shivasys.com> Looking for Sony AN-1 antenna. Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:21 1996 From: TAKASHI KURODA Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony CRF-V21 Info Needed Date: 18 Feb 1996 14:49:34 GMT Message-ID: <4g7e9u$4nf@fu.bekkoame.or.jp> References: Re: Sony CRF-V21 Info Needed Unfortunately, the CRF-V21 has already been sold out. If you still want this radio, then you may look for it in the U.K. market. The original price was about US$5,000 and I think it is worth the price at US995.--. Regards, Takashi Kuroda (Tokyo, Japan) From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:22 1996 Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <4g2ld2$f2o@news.NetVision.net.il> Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 09:50:00 -0500 Subject: Re: Sony ICF 7600DS how t Message-ID: <2a6.24948.548@acenet.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" You can get a replacement manual from SONY with no problem. They are not expensive at all! AD>I cant tell what the problom, I had the 7600DS and opened it many times. AD> I try to look for the service manual I had, but sold it with the radio. AD> 73's adi 4z4vg --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:23 1996 From: mechmike1@aol.com (MechMike1) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Station on 15185.6? Date: 18 Feb 1996 04:30:35 -0500 Message-ID: <4g6rjr$ldt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mechmike1@aol.com (MechMike1) Does anyone know what the station is on 15185.6 khz. with religious (gospel) programming? I've heard it several times from 1800 to 2200 UT with a fair to good signal until fade out around dusk here on Eastern Long Island, New York. There was no ID on the hour or half-hour. Possibly Equatorial Guinea? Thanks in advance for any help - Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:24 1996 From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Station on 15185.6? Date: 20 Feb 1996 02:59:01 GMT Message-ID: References: <4g6rjr$ldt@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <4g6rjr$ldt@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mechmike1@aol.com (MechMike1) wrote: > Does anyone know what the station is on 15185.6 khz. with religious > (gospel) programming? I've heard it several times from 1800 to 2200 UT > with a fair to good signal until fade out around dusk here on Eastern Long > Island, New York. There was no ID on the hour or half-hour. Possibly > Equatorial Guinea? Thanks in advance for any help - Mike Mike: Your right. It is Equatorial Guinea - Radio Africa/Radio East Africa. They are often off their listed freq. of 15190. In fact WRTH lists them on 15186. Several years ago I got them to QSL. But subsequent reports have gone out and never come back. Charlie, in western KY -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:25 1996 From: chrisw@bnr.ca (Chris Witkowski) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Superadio in Toronto Date: 19 Feb 1996 23:25:10 GMT Message-ID: <4gb0sm$2mn@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> References: <4ga0qt$hes@bertrand.ccs.carleton.ca> In article <4ga0qt$hes@bertrand.ccs.carleton.ca>, Carol Overton wrote: >Try the Canadian Tire ($79) or Eatons($69). These are prices in the >Ottawa area. Too pricey. Try the Sears Clearance Centre ($50) first. -- Chris Witkowski Bitnet: chrisw@bnr.ca Phone: (613) 832-0135 NORTEL/BNR UUCP: uunet!bnrgate!bcars288!chrisw FAX: (613) 763-2626 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Standard disclaimer applies. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:26 1996 From: Bob Cormier Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SW Portable at Eddie Bauer Date: 16 Feb 1996 15:59:30 GMT Message-ID: <4g29l2$rdj@linus.mitre.org> I recently saw a small portable SW radio at Eddie Bauer for $29.95 (originally $79.95). Analog tuning, small size, looked perfect for travel or use at the office. Has anyone tried it? Bob Cormier rcormier@mitre.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:27 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: cwstan@holli.com (C. W. Stanley) Subject: Re: SW Portable at Eddie Bauer Message-ID: References: <4g29l2$rdj@linus.mitre.org> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 12:51:43 GMT In article <4g29l2$rdj@linus.mitre.org>, rcormier@mitre.org says... > >I recently saw a small portable SW radio at Eddie Bauer for $29.95 >(originally $79.95). Analog tuning, small size, looked perfect for >travel or use at the office. Has anyone tried it? > >Bob Cormier >rcormier@mitre.org > Howdy, Considering where today's SW receivers are, technologically speaking, a $29.00 _analog_ SW receiver would likely make a fairly decent paper weight. Cheers :o) cws From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:28 1996 From: htenney@dreamscape.com (Hans Tenney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: SW Portable at Eddie Bauer Date: Sat, 17 Feb 96 17:03:58 GMT Message-ID: <4g51pu$91o_001@sb0.dreamscape.com> References: <4g29l2$rdj@linus.mitre.org> In article <4g29l2$rdj@linus.mitre.org>, Bob Cormier wrote: >I recently saw a small portable SW radio at Eddie Bauer for $29.95 >(originally $79.95). Analog tuning, small size, looked perfect for >travel or use at the office. Has anyone tried it? > >Bob Cormier >rcormier@mitre.org > I saw them also. I bought one from Marshall's $20.00. Sensitivity is OK, selectivity is as wide as a barn door. All in all, for the money it is a decent buy. I use it for WRNO in the mid day. For me it was certainly worth it. BTW, the one I bought was made by Grundig Hans/Baldwinsville/NY From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:29 1996 Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) References: <4fsd8d$9jd@news.global1.net> Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 09:50:00 -0500 Subject: SWBC loggings Message-ID: <2a6.24947.548@acenet.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com "mail sometimes bounces here, please resend if needed!" Re: Al Quaglieri's recent SWBC logs from Albany, NY: Hi Al! MANY MANY thanks for posting these! AQ>CHILE: R. Esperanza, 6090, mixing w/Bandeirantes, pgm "America AQ>Canta Christo," mx & M ancr w/many IDs, reads address several AQ>times; @0734, Hawaiian mx introduces "Comfort and [Cheer?]," AQ>religious pgm in _EE_ (on tape from Toccoa, Georgia, USA) to 0805, AQ>then back into SS. Would be xlnt if not for Brasilian. 14-Feb. AQ>KAZAKHSTAN: R. Almaty, 9505 kHz, at 1737 in Russian with cmty on AQ>regional politics by W, M host ID, more tlk; ended abruptly @1757 AQ>when program switched to VORussia w/EE ID. Weak but there. 13-Feb. AQ>KENYA: VOK, 6150 kHz, noted mixing w/NHK EE between 0505 t/in to AQ>precipitous drop around 0525, peaking around 0515, with lively EAf AQ>mx, W ancr, and a produced ad/PSA or two. QRM de BBC AQ>Ascension/6155. 14-Feb. AQ>MALI: RTV Malienne, 5995.03, @0629 M tlk in vernacular (with Arabic AQ>roots), //4783.8, 4835.38. QRM de Poland/5995. 14-Feb. AQ>SURINAM: R. Apintie, 4990.97, atop with promo "The powerful sound AQ>of Radio Apintie! Radio Apitie: #1 in the past, right now, and in AQ>the future! In command of the FM band! In command of the AM band! AQ>In command of the shortwave band! Radio Apintie...#1!" Maybe this AQ>means their amp is working? Fair, Mixing w/Peruvian. 14-Feb. AQ>SWAZILAND: TWR, 9599.95 kHz, presumed the one in VN (Lingala?) AQ>w/African-style religious mx and W gospel stories, fair w/QRM de AQ>RL/9600. 13-Feb. AQ>HARMONIC: WKEN, Dover, DE, 3200 kHz (2x1600) satellite-fed "Good AQ>Times/Great Oldies" format with "Cool 1600" inserts. 0400 ID AQ>"...for over 40 years, this is WKEN, Dover," into ABC news. 14-Feb. AQ>UNIDENTIFIED: 4593.6 Latin American, very weak from 0920-1002+. AQ>Estacion X, Peru? 14-Feb. AQ>5965 kHz, from 0545 w/2x rooster crowing, M ancr in accented EE AQ>hosting pgm of mx (U.S. pops/oldies) and ads, possible nx 0601- AQ>0606, back into mx. QRM de Norway from *0559, but still audible AQ>@0625 recheck. Listened to the tape several times, but no ID noted. AQ>SABC not sked this period, maybe R. Plateau back on local mornings? AQ>14-Feb. --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:31 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602202242.RAA76660@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 09:33:44 GMT-0930 Reply-To: Nicholas Bluhm From: Nicholas Bluhm Subject: Re: SWL$L listserv problem? Interesting. There has recently been a long delay between deliveries, but this morning I had over 50 messages waiting for me. Perhaps the system was down for a while? I feel the listserver is still MUCH faster than the news group. Here in Australia at Flinders University I receive news group messages an average of one week (!) after they are posted - sometimes two weeks. The reason for this is that news servers pass on their load only once a day to the next server on the list until the news has been distributed to all destinations. This can take a long time for some areas. So the listserver - despite delays - seems almost instantaneous by comparison. Nicholas > Does anyone know if there is a problem with the swl$l mailing list at the > moment - I haven't received any messages since last Thursday, 15th February. > Sometimes I receive messages a day or two after they have been posted on > rec.radio.shortwave, but I've not known a gap this long before. > > Incidentally, can anyone explain why it can often take two or three days, > sometimes longer, for messages posted on rec.radio.shortwave to reach > subscribers to the swl$l mailing list - I thought they were meant to work > in parallel. > > Please reply via e-mail if possible. > ************************************************************************* > Dave Kenny, BBC Monitoring, Caversham Park, Reading, UK > E-Mail: Dave_Kenny@mon.bbc.co.uk Fax:+44 1734 461993 -- Nicholas M. Bluhm Upper Sturt, Adelaide, South Australia ======================================================== Nicholas M. Bluhm School of Commerce The Flinders University of South Australia Phone: (08) 201 3089 Fax: (08) 201 2644 Email: Nicholas.Bluhm@flinders.edu.au ******************************************************* Check out the School of Commerce WWW-Server: URL="http://www.law.flinders.edu.au/" Please address any suggestions to me on the above email ******************************************************* From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:33 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602191742.MAA124822@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 16:50:00 EST Reply-To: dave_kenny@mon.bbc.co.uk From: Dave Kenny Subject: SWL$L listserv problem? Does anyone know if there is a problem with the swl$l mailing list at the moment - I haven't received any messages since last Thursday, 15th February. Sometimes I receive messages a day or two after they have been posted on rec.radio.shortwave, but I've not known a gap this long before. Incidentally, can anyone explain why it can often take two or three days, sometimes longer, for messages posted on rec.radio.shortwave to reach subscribers to the swl$l mailing list - I thought they were meant to work in parallel. Please reply via e-mail if possible. ************************************************************************* Dave Kenny, BBC Monitoring, Caversham Park, Reading, UK E-Mail: Dave_Kenny@mon.bbc.co.uk Fax:+44 1734 461993 From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:34 1996 From: rwp@westnet.com (Roger Pettengill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: The Death of Havana Moon Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 03:39:09 GMT Message-ID: <3122aa8e.20229664@news.westnet.com> The man shortwave radio enthusiasts knew only as "Havana Moon" died on January 9th shortly after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. William T. "Bill" Godbey, KB2OOR, of Ossining, NY was born September 5, 1936. For years as Havana Moon he wrote a monthly numbers station column for Monitoring Times titled "Los Numeros" and published pirate and numbers station newsletters under Moonbeam Publications. He and his wife Christine (known as "Kristin Kaye") ran a mail order company specializing in hobby radio items and later co-hosted the weekly "Signals" program on shortwave. In recent years they ran an Internet consulting business. The March issue of Monitoring Times magazine will include a tribute to "Havana Moon" and a biography written by Christine. Roger From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:35 1996 From: rwp@westnet.com (Roger Pettengill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: The Death of Havana Moon Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 16:34:11 GMT Message-ID: <3125d1b8.6045439@news.westnet.com> References: <3122aa8e.20229664@news.westnet.com> Tony Calguire wrote: >On Thu, 15 Feb 1996, Roger Pettengill wrote: > >> >> The man shortwave radio enthusiasts knew only as "Havana Moon" died on >> January 9th shortly after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. >> > >WOW! That is some news! Some of you may recall that I asked for >information about the failure of "Signals" last October. I had intended >to post most of the information I had gathered, but never got around to >it. I suppose now would be a good time to post it. Does anybody who sent >me information mind if I post it now? Is there anything you didn't want >me to post back then, but now wouldn't mind? > Additional info since my post of Feb 15: According to the newspaper obituary, Bill was a retired US Navy officer and served with the Army Security Group in the late-50's and early 60's. He was a member of the Naval Cryptographic Veterans Association and the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. He was born Sept 5, 1936 in McCrory, Arkansas, attended schools there and graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in 1958 with a degree in journalism. Before moving to NY he had lived in West Palm Beach, FL for 25 years and worked for Cox Enterprises (note: I'd seen a bio of him about a year ago that said he'd worked for Cox Communications). In addition to his fiancee, Christine, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Godbey of Tenneseee. Since leaving the hobby radio scene he and Christine have been running an Internet consulting business. According to reports, he had not been feeling well since last summer. Christine finally convinced him to see a doctor in the fall. One person I spoke with saw him at a Christmas party and said he seemed fine. He was admitted to the hospital New Year's Eve and died 10 days later. Roger From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:36 1996 From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: The Death of Havana Moon Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 22:34:04 -0600 Message-ID: I have decided, in retrospect, not to post all of the information I gathered last fall about the demise of "Signals" at this time. I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Havana Moon. I will say one thing about "Signals". All of the information I collected led me to believe that the collapse of "Signals" was simply an unfortunate financial accident. There was absolutely no intent to defraud or deceive the buying public. As far as I can tell, "Christopher King" and "Kristen Kaye" were fine, upstanding people who were highly regarded by their friends in the hobby community. __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:37 1996 From: Tony Calguire Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: The Death of Havana Moon Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 22:29:04 -0600 Message-ID: References: <3122aa8e.20229664@news.westnet.com> On Thu, 15 Feb 1996, Roger Pettengill wrote: > > The man shortwave radio enthusiasts knew only as "Havana Moon" died on > January 9th shortly after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. > WOW! That is some news! Some of you may recall that I asked for information about the failure of "Signals" last October. I had intended to post most of the information I had gathered, but never got around to it. I suppose now would be a good time to post it. Does anybody who sent me information mind if I post it now? Is there anything you didn't want me to post back then, but now wouldn't mind? __ _____________ /_____ _____/ Tony Calguire _____/_/____ / __________/ calguire@freenet.msp.mn.us ( (__/ /____ \__/ /____/ / / /_/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:39 1996 From: Cesare.Lavazza@settimo.italtel.it Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Time and frequency standard stations Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 10:19:30 GMT Message-ID: <9602161019.AA09396@ic8u32> I need a list of the time ad frequency standard stations below 500 kHz, with modulation type, station ID, frequency. Please answer to my e-mail address. Thankyou in advance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:40 1996 From: dansm79802@aol.com (DANSM79802) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Traveling to Ireland...Need SW radio info. Date: 17 Feb 1996 02:02:47 -0500 Message-ID: <4g3uin$j6i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dansm79802@aol.com (DANSM79802) I'll be traveling to Dublin, Ireland in the near future and need to know a couple of things regarding SW radios. 1.) Will I be allowed to bring my SW radio into the country?? 2.) I have the following radios that I can take along with me: DX-380 (compact portable digital) Sangean ATS-202 (mini portable Digital) DX-342 (mini Portable analog) Which one will give me the best performance and the least hassles from customs? Thanks to all in advance! Dan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:42 1996 From: Walt Novinger Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Traveling to Ireland...Need SW radio info. Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 14:49:49 -0500 Message-ID: <3126315D.1517@hooked.net> References: <4g3uin$j6i@newsbf02.news.aol.com> To: DANSM79802 DANSM79802 wrote: > > I'll be traveling to Dublin, Ireland in the near future and need to know a > couple of things regarding SW radios.Lucky you! I spent about 9 weeks there over the last few months, and know you'll have a great time (be sure to get to Johnny Fox's Pub for the best seafood anywhere...any hotel/local knows where it is). > > 1.) Will I be allowed to bring my SW radio into the country??They won't eve n blink an eye (probably won't even open one, even if there's a customs officer there when your plane lands). > > 2.) I have the following radios that I can take along with me: > > DX-380 (compact portable digital) > Sangean ATS-202 (mini portable Digital) > DX-342 (mini Portable analog) > > Which one will give me the best performance and the least hassles from > customs?No hassles with any of them...take the 380, as it'll probably do the best job. BTW, don't be surprised if you don't hear what you're used to hearing in the US...you'll be _on_ UTC, so anything beamed to the US is usually happening _very early_ in the morning. Also, much of what is sent this way is bounced right over Ireland (i.e., on its way to the E-layer), so you're apt to be in the "doughnut hole" of poor signals. > > Thanks to all in advance!Enjoy, Dan!> > Dan -- ==================================================================== Walt Novinger Real Radios Keep You Warm At Night! Collector of hollowstate communications receivers and test equipment waltn@hooked.net wnovinger@shl.com CI$: 73348,2015 http://www.hooked.net/users/waltn From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:43 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: genef@netcom.com (Gene Fornario) Subject: Re: UTC/GMT time Message-ID: References: <4cbgka$451@news-f.iadfw.net> <4fmjt1$df4@castle.nando.net> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 18:55:20 GMT In article <4fmjt1$df4@castle.nando.net> btw@nando.net (B Wills Esq) writes: >irmnet@iadfw.net (David Franklin) wrote: > >>Is there an internet site where I can get the current, continuously >>updated UTC/GMT time? I am returning to SWL after an absence of many >>years and need to update my information. Thanks. > >I don't have the URL handy, but if you can access the WWW, do a >keyword search for the words "Time Directorate". I just located and came back from browsing the Time Directorate Web page. It's really fascinating if you are at all interested at how time is kept and distributed by the US Naval Observatory. The URL: http://tycho.usno.mil/time.html Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Gene-- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:44 1996 From: russ@gslink.net (Russ LeBlanc) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Valentine Pirate Logs Date: 18 Feb 1996 20:07:50 GMT Message-ID: <4g80um$le2@ddi2.digital.net> Wed Feb 14 6955 - R Free Speech at 2330UT, RBCN at 2347UT (loggings from the ANARC SWL net) 6955 - World Parody Network, Val day mx dedication show hosted by Honee Bunz, 0036-0127UT, gave Atlanta address, QSL contest for Winter Fest tickets, exc Sat Feb 17 6955 - RBCN, The Radio Bob Show Val day special, 2031UT love mx and parody ads, special wall-sized QSL contest, Bob replaced by announcer Dave courtesy of a shovel! 0430*, fair-good 6955 - R Free Hope Experience, disco mx, hello/thanx to other pirates, 0033*, fair Sunday Feb 17 6955 - repeat of the R. Bob Val day special, *1356 until 1457* UT, good Equip: Drake R7, 60ft horizontal loop, Central FL QTH Russ From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:45 1996 From: mike bentley Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Value of RS DX390 Date: 17 Feb 1996 16:29:37 GMT Message-ID: <4g4vph$547@spectator.cris.com> What would the value be of a nice Realistic DX390 Radio that needs a new fet in the front end? Thanks in advance From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:46 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: ke@VOA.GOV (Kim Andrew Elliott) Subject: VOA's Communications World February 17/18, 1996 Message-ID: Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 20:41:27 GMT February 17/18 on VOA's Communications World... -- Media news, including the explosion of the Chinese Long March with the Intelsat 708 satellite. The intended footprint was the Western Hemisphere. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. will now have to find another satellite for its DBS-TV service for Latin America. Scheduled interview with Paul Dykewicz, Editor of Satellite News. -- Interview with computer expert Larry Magid about the strain on the Internet as the number of users and the size of files increase. This will be a factor if radio and (gasp) television are to be conveyed by the Internet. (Postponed from last week.) -- One of the ways to download such files quickly is the Hughes DirecPC system. This uses a 50-centimeter oval shaped dish for high speed access to the internet and DirecPC's own multimedia services. Interview and demo with Jim Aloise, DirecPC marketing manager. This has real possibilities for international radio. Hope you can tune in or download. 73 Kim ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Andrew Elliott Internet: ke@voa.gov Producer and Presenter, Communications World VOICE OF AMERICA 330 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20547 USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Communications World is broadcast on Saturdays at the following UTC times (frequencies in kHz): To East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific 1030-1100 5985 11720 15425 1230-1300 6110 9645 9760 11705 11715 15425 To South Asia 1730-1800 6110 7125 7215 9645 9760 15205 15395 To the Middle East and North Africa. (Also to Europe on medium wave frequencies indicated with an asterisk *. One or more of the shortwave frequencies may be audible in parts of Europe. Listeners in Europe might also try the shortwave frequencies directed to Africa.) 1730-1800 792* 1197* 6040 9700 15205 19379LSB 2130-2200 1260 6070 9595 9760 15205 18275USB 19379LSB To Africa 1730-1800 11920 12040 13710 15410 15445 17895 To the Caribbean (UTC Sunday) 0030-0100 930 6130 9455 11695 NEW: Sunday at 1500-1530 UTC on the World Radio Network in Europe (Astra 1B, Transponder 22, 11.538 GHz [VH-1], V-Pol, audio subcarrier 7.38 MHz mono, and on cable in several cities). And on WRN's Web Page, http://www.wrn.org/ Communications World audio is also available from gopher.voa.gov From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:48 1996 From: "F.A. Pinkse" Newsgroups: alt.ham-radio.rtty,alt.ham-radio.ssb,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.ham-radio Subject: Re: WEFAX on Mac Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 12:07:10 +0100 Message-ID: <3129AB5E.41C6@ims.chem.uva.nl> References: <4g9t9v$b2g@cyber.tn.tudelft.nl> To: Frank Boddeke Frank Boddeke wrote: > > Hi there, > > Is there a PD package available to decode WEFAX (or other) on a Mac? > > Thanks, Frank Boddeke Yes I thnk so. Look for A Mac-info mirror, and search for RadFax 0.9 If you can't find it please contact me again, since I have to dig for the URL. As the version number is very low you can conclude it is not as mature as you wish. Furthermore I am also very busy in the search for such a program. Frans Pinkse. PA2FAP Misschien kunnen we contact onderhouden?? From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:49 1996 From: gerryb4991@aol.com (GerryB4991) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WGTG Does QSL Date: 18 Feb 1996 00:57:45 -0500 Message-ID: <4g6f4p$hbh@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: gerryb4991@aol.com (GerryB4991) Not long ago, I posted a request for information from anyone who might have gotten a QSL from WGTG. The response was universally negative. On Feb 16, 1996, 153 days after the reception report went in the mail, I got a QSL card from David Frantz of WGTG. Hope everyone else who sent reports to WGTG is experiencing the same return. 73s Gerry Bishop Cheers, Gerry From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:50 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602202150.QAA144173@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 21:50:06 -0500 Reply-To: Michael Owazany From: Michael Owazany Subject: WGTG QSL Recieved I got a QSL from WGTG today. Sked given 1300 UTC to 2100 UTC 9.475 till 3/27/96 FRI, SAT, SUN 1300 UTC to 2100 UTC 9.370 3/28/96 FRI,SAT,SUN From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:51 1996 From: Rob Keeney Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WGTG QSLs Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 00:19:22 -0600 Message-ID: <312421EA.A51@idir.net> I received my WGTG QSL on Thursday for my 9/27/95 phoned-in report. From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:51 1996 From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WGTG QSLs and new freq. to come Date: 20 Feb 1996 23:30:43 GMT Message-ID: References: <312421EA.A51@idir.net> In article <312421EA.A51@idir.net>, Rob Keeney wrote: > I received my WGTG QSL on Thursday for my 9/27/95 phoned-in report. I received my WGTG QSL on Tuesday, 20 Feb. for reports of 8/5/95 on 7355 and 11/5/95 on 9475. They noted they would switch to 9370 starting on 3/27/96. Charlie -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:53 1996 From: mward@crl.com (Mike Ward) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is the SW Freq for Rush L? Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 11:27:06 -0800 Message-ID: References: <312A38B9.1164@capecod.net> In article <312A38B9.1164@capecod.net> Jeffery Stutzman writ es: >I went to sea recently with my radio. I like listening to Rush Limbaugh >but couldn't for the life of me remember the freq. Anybody know what >freq he's on and what time? I thought it was something line 15445khz >but was wrong. Rush's show is broadcast on WRNO out of New Orleans at 15420 KHz, at its regular live time (9 AM-12 Noon ET). I'd assume by your ID that you'd be well within the signal range of WRNO - it's a much easier catch out there on the East Coast than it is here in California ;) It's my understanding that WRNO had some transmitter problems or some such, so that might have been why you couldn't receive the show (assuming your radio at least once scoped by the correct frequency). Saving that, there's always one of the 600-zillion-trillion AM stations that carry his show. ;) Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:53 1996 From: Jeffery Stutzman Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: What is the SW Freq for Rush L? Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 13:10:28 -0800 Message-ID: <312A38C4.5736@capecod.net> I went to sea recently with my radio. I like listening to Rush Limbaugh but couldn't for the life of me remember the freq. Anybody know what freq he's on and what time? I thought it was something line 15445khz but was wrong. Thanks in advance. Jeff From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:55 1996 From: prografx@teleport.com (Steve Kennedy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 23:48:42 Message-ID: References: <4ercs6$d2n@bmtlh10.bnr.ca> <4ernf0$241@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <3113d90d.1688898@206.96.130.1> <4f8qgs$3r5@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca> <4fajd4$bea@daily-planet.execpc.com> <4fs1io$cpr@hasle.sn.no> In article <4fs1io$cpr@hasle.sn.no> Olav Mo Grimdalen writes: >From: Olav Mo Grimdalen >Subject: Re: What is UTC? >Date: 14 Feb 1996 07:04:56 GMT >UTC = GMT. >So far I know UTC was decided on to do away with the colonisation >expression GMT. >73/Olav >LA 3UV UTC is also known as Coordinated Universal Time. I wonder why it is not CUT? Probably something to do with the French ... Universal Time, Coordinated. Steve From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:56 1996 From: edgo@om.com.au (b w edginton) Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner.uk,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur Subject: Re: WinRadio - Receiver on a PC card. Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 01:00:58 GMT Message-ID: <31291c0a.1232297@news.bne.aone.net.au> References: <824131586snz@LOWE.CO.UK> <4g728g$i7c@hawk.ee.port.ac.uk> On 18 Feb 1996 11:24:00 GMT, Dean Ledger wrote: >Any chance of test driving the card? > >Dean > Have been using it for a week. Software is extremely good and a joy to use. Re ceiver is OK but not up to standard of top scanners or HF radios. Of course it does not cost as muc h as one of those, either. As amatter of interest , the tech who installed it for me was very impressed b y standard of the card. In all....I am happy with it. Brian From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:57 1996 From: Richard Mclachlan Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WiNRADiO Demo program Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 10:05:37 GMT Message-ID: <824637937snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> References: <824408369snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Richard@foxfield.demon.co.uk In article feustel@netcom.com "David Feustel" writes: > Richard Mclachlan (Richard@foxfield.demon.co.uk) wrote: > : There is now a demo program which you can download of the > : controls and operation of the new WiNRADiO receiver on > : a PC card. > > : It is at URL http://www.lowe.co.uk/ > > : Just follow the WiNRADiO link. > > This link went to a demon info page and nowhere else as far as I could > see. It should work OK David. If you are having problems, you can access the Winradio page direct at http://www.demon.co.uk/lowe/winradio.html That bypasses the address aliasing ! Let me know if that doesn't work Richard From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:58 1996 From: Richard Mclachlan Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WiNRADiO Demo program Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 18:19:29 GMT Message-ID: <824408369snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Richard@foxfield.demon.co.uk There is now a demo program which you can download of the controls and operation of the new WiNRADiO receiver on a PC card. It is at URL http://www.lowe.co.uk/ Just follow the WiNRADiO link. -- Richard Mclachlan From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:21:59 1996 From: Adi Doron Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: WiNRADiO Demo program Date: 20 Feb 1996 22:14:31 GMT Message-ID: <4gdh47$4jh@news.NetVision.net.il> References: <824408369snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> To: feustel@netcom.com I tried to download it but got empty page ?! ADI From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:22:00 1996 From: <> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WJDM on 1660 Date: 20 Feb 1996 03:46:33 GMT Message-ID: <4gbg6q$1q7@dub-news-svc-1.compuserve.com> Heard WJDM "Radio OZ" on 1660 AM tonight, ID'ing as 1660 AM from the NJ/NY area. I am missing my WRTH and can't find an address. Can someone e-mail me the station address. Thanks Fraser, N3VSM 102432.1070@compuserve.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:22:00 1996 From: jewel1@aztec.asu.edu (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WRNO's weak signal Date: 16 Feb 1996 01:22:53 GMT Message-ID: <4g0m9d$hqs@news.asu.edu> Reply-To: jewel1@aztec.asu.edu (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR) How come I can not receive WRNO from Louisiana very strong and many times not at all here in Phoenix Arizona ?? I can receive stations like WWCR, WYFR and KWHR and WHRI regularly and often strong. I believe most of these stations operate on 100,000 watts. Radio New Zealand comes in stronger than WRNO. Why do I have bad reception of WRNO?? -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Wed Feb 21 16:22:01 1996 From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: WWCR#4 on 9400 (not 9475) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 13:38:46 -0500 Message-ID: <3128C3B6.7FE7@crosslink.net> 9400.00 kHz 1805m 19 Feb 96 AM SINPO:44444 WWCR Nashville TN SOn for Tx#4 w/marimba "IS" @ 1805. Gave sked as follows: 1800-2200 9400 2200-0600 7435 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:54 1996 From: John Perry Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cricket World Cup Broadcast frequencies Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 11:46:01 +0000 Message-ID: <37954492wnr@jperry.demon.co.uk> References: <4ggjmt$n85@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: John@jperry.demon.co.uk Seconded - with some urgency. Travelling Saturday morning, 9am would love to know frequencies, stations for reception in Spain. -- J o h n From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:55 1996 From: "Michael A. Rutkaus" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 12:35:20 -0500 Message-ID: <312DFAD8.A47@shentel.net> References: I think it syncs with the signal the first time you push the sync button; if you move the dial after that it gets worse. To me, this sync is a wonder, it gets signals readable in a way I haven't heard ever before. Mike K4QET From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:56 1996 From: antyem@aol.com (Anty em) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Superadio III (again) Date: 23 Feb 1996 13:04:15 -0500 Message-ID: <4gkviv$728@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: antyem@aol.com (Anty em) Someone inquired recently whether the SRIII was really worth it. I can only give you my slant on this. With this radio alone (no extra antennas) I've been able to receive the 1660 Radio Aahs from NJ, and last night, amid the cacophony of 3 powerful Cubans slugging it out on 640 kHz, I actually picked up KFI (Los Angeles). I have a DX-392 which is o.k. for SWL. However, in the city, it is not very good for MW DX'ing and useless for FM DX'ing. (Away from the city, it's a different story.) The SRIII is able to virtually nullify any urban electrical problems around here (including a nearby transmitter). The SRIII is probably the best, or just about the best, consumer purchase I have ever made. Elizabeth New Orleans antyem@aol.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:57 1996 From: duffy1@gnn.com (J. D. Beischel) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Grundig financial woes... Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 16:32:17 Message-ID: <4glbvv$gv3@news-e2b.gnn.com> References: <312799C5.1351@mail.rust.net> <4giv8a$os0@fido.asd.sgi.com> In article <4giv8a$os0@fido.asd.sgi.com> Christopher Wiemert wrote: >Bill Crocker wrote: >>I was listening to a financial talk show on shortwave yesterday. It was > mentioned that the old >>Grundig Radio Company was reporting very large losses in recent years. > Taking that into >>concideration, now may, or may not be a good time to buy a Grundig radio. > From a standpoint of >>warranty and/or service, you might be left out in the cold should > something happen to them. On >>the other hand, it may drive the prices up as existing units would be > destined to become >>collectors items! >> >>Bill Crocker > >This is very interesting. The 96' Passport to World Band Radio has a review >of shortwave receiver manufacturers (looking forward to the future and new >products) which states that Grundig has been revitialized in the last few > years >and is getting stronger. It advises one to look forward to more and very >exciting Grundig products of much higher quality in the near future. I do > not >have the 96' Passport with me or I'd list the page number with this info... >. >perhaps someone else has it handy ? > > Can't see how they are having financial troubles. It's hard to beleive but they sell more SW radios than Sony. Regards, Duffy From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:58 1996 From: ehelvey@crosslink.net (Ed Helvey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Voice-Over - Narration Services Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 17:37:00 GMT Message-ID: <4gkjhb$j90@zeus.crosslink.net> VOICE-OVER and NARRATION SERVICES for video production houses, independent producers, recording studios, radio stations, A/V producers, voice mail menus, message on hold narrations, audio cassette newsletters and anyone else who needs a good voice for an economical rate. I have 30 years experience in the audio/video industry and over 15 years providing voice-over/narrations services. I have a pleasant, baritone voice, no discernible accent or dialect. 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E-mail me with your questions or requests or call me at (540) 869-8470 (extention #2 if you get the voice mail) or fax me at (540) 869-2966 Thanks for reading this article and I hope I can work with you in the future. Ed Helvey Helvey Communications Group ehelvey@crosslink.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:17:59 1996 From: ehelvey@crosslink.net (Ed Helvey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Audio Gear Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 17:45:41 GMT Message-ID: <4gkk1k$j90@zeus.crosslink.net> I have the following equipment for sale. Please e-mail me if you are interest ed in either item. TECHNICS SH-9010 PARAGRAPHIC EQUALIZER. This is a rack mount unit built by Technics as a high-end prosumer equalizer. I bought it second hand. The original carton is with it, although the original packaging is not. I also ha ve the manual. The unit is almost mint. It provides five bands of adjustable frequency and bandwidth EQ, +/- 12 dB on each of two stereo channels. It has an EQ in/out switch for A/B comparisons. It is built like a Sherman tank, solid, heavy and gutsy. I haven't used it in about three years, but it was working fine when I pulled it from the rack back then. Asking $225.00 plus shipping. CANON FAXPHONE 50 FAX MACHINE. I threw this in this list just incase anyone i s in need of a nearly new, stand alone fax machine. It is about two years old but, was only used for about a year. It is in its original packaging with manual. It uses 328' rolls of thermal paper (two new rolls plus what is in th e machine are included). It features a paper decurler, sheet cutter and 10 page document feeder. I now have a plain paper fax and a fax modem in each of our three computers -- we are over-faxed, and we use e-mail for much of what we us ed to fax. Asking price $250.00 plus shipping. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:00 1996 From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375/ YB 305 Date: 23 Feb 1996 18:01:47 -0500 Message-ID: <4glh0r$82j@panix3.panix.com> References: <4gkgjo$2u1@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <4gkgjo$2u1@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, Jarhead600 wrote: > Has anyone noticed the remarkable similarity between these two radios. >Both radios have ths same digital display, same keypad, same cabinet, and >the jack and the controls on the side of both radios are the same. Could >this be the same radio, with the YB 305 having a few more bells and >whistles? I recently purchased a Dx-375 for $69.99 and the YB 305 sells >for around $130. If they are the same radio, the DX-375 is a real bargain. They're similar, but not identical. for instance, the YB-305 offers continuous SW coverage and the DX-375 does not. WARNING: Unsolicited commercial e-mail: $500 per message: US Code, Title 47 Section 227 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/47/227.html -- Mike Schuster | schuster@panix.com | 70346.1745@CompuServe.COM ------------------- | schuster@shell.portal.com | schuster@mem.po.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:02 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602231736.MAA130102@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 18:23:54 GMT Reply-To: M.Alagna@AGORA.STM.IT From: Max Alagna Subject: Ri: WinRadio - Receiver on a Per SWL$L@CUVMB.COLUMBIA.EDU. Hi Brian you wrote: SC> Have been using it for a week. Software is extremely good and a joy SC> to use. SC> Receiver is OK but not SC> up to standard of top scanners or HF radios. Of course it does not SC> cost as much SC> as one of those, SC> either. SC> As amatter of interest , the tech who installed it for me was very SC> impressed by SC> standard of the SC> card. Can you post please more tech specifications and possibly the cost of it? Bye Max * ROMA ITALIA * * Max.Alagna@npro.bbs.comune.roma.it --- MMMR v4.50unr * Max Alagna R8, SWL DX, Nir10. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:02 1996 From: alexvk@scruznet.com (alexvk@scruznet.com) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Panasonic Shortwave All Bands Radio with digital LED Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 19:34:17 -0700 Message-ID: FOR SALE Panasonic All bands Shortwave Radio Analog and digital LED Display All kinds of tune adjustments Great Radio, Hate to sell but have no time to use it. Originaly $175+ Selling for $65 + Shipping/C.O.D. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:03 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. From: seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) Message-ID: <0000122700000F1F@prostar.com> Date: 23 Feb 96 20:41:21 PDT >Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. I saw an interesting review of amplified antennas in Monitoring Times Magazine. The conclusion reached regarding the Radio Shack model (and similiar Low End types) was that the effectiveness of these cheapies is inversly related to the quality of the receiver you are using. For the low end receivers, without the "front end" (additional intermediate stage) of a more expensive receiver, these amp'ed antennas really helped. I use a low end Panasonic RF-B45 (about US $150.00) with the Radio Shack model, and the amplified antenna improves both signal strength and selectivity. With a higher quality receiver, the opposite is true - the cheap antenna actually degrades the selectivity of the tuning circuts, and the amplification overloads the sensitive front end. Those receivers need a Grove, MPM, or other specialty (mor expensive - US$100.00 - $300.00) unit. ?\./\ oops, I mean /\./\ Don't Look Up! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Day/Night MW Switch From: seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) Message-ID: <0000122700000F20@prostar.com> Date: 23 Feb 96 20:53:27 PDT >power levels (and antenna radiation patterns) for Day/Night operation. At Sundown (known as dusk iÿûn the radio business). The power is reduced at night because the MW ÿpropagation increases drastically at night, when the earth blocks the rfi generated by the sun, and also when human activity is reduced (generators, lights transformers, etc.) Broadcasters reduce power at night so they will not interfere with each other during the period of greater propagation. The one exception is the "clear channel" broadcasters, authorized by their government to use the same, or even higher power at night, because they are the only station authorized to use that frequency after dusk,ÿby the government and its treeaty partners. This is usefull, because you can get nation wide broadcasting on a clear channel at night. It doesn't seem like a big deal if you are used to satellite communications, but when clear channel broadcasting started 50 years ago, it seemedas remarkable as the internet does today! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:05 1996 From: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: sw rcvr for IBM Date: 23 Feb 1996 22:50:47 -0500 Message-ID: <4gm1un$i0e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gc45h$cuj@pith.uoregon.edu> Reply-To: radiomatt@aol.com (Radiomatt) the lowe is now available; softwave went belly up last year or before. however, collins now has a unit that covers to 2.5 ghz and i controlled by your computer. no dials, knobs, etc. just a box. probably better that way 'cause i think qrm/qrn from the computer would destroy weak signals on a plugin board From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:06 1996 From: Fredrik Ek Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Yagi - antenna ? (Fredrik Ek) Date: 23 Feb 1996 23:12:15 GMT Message-ID: <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se> I live in the northern part of Sweden and has been told that in order to be able to recieve a FM broadcast by a regionally based station located in a neighbouring district I have to buy a so called Yagi - antenna. Is there anyone that now something about this type of antenna ? Could it be used with a shortwave reciever such as the Grundig YB 400 ? I would be happy for all answers. Fredrik Ek frkekk95@student.umu.se From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:07 1996 From: Bill Crocker Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: AOR AR7030 Information Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 00:28:28 -0500 Message-ID: <312EA1FC.1F27@mail.rust.net> References: <4gbhl5$ou4@maureen.teleport.com> Scott McMorrow wrote: > > Has anyone had any experience with the new AOR communications > receiver, the AR7030? I'd be interested in hearing any > opinions that might be out there, and not in a British > publication (where they tend to glow, since it is a British design.) > > Scott McMorrow > scottmc@teleport.com Scott: I heard about the AOR AR-5000, but not the AR-7030? What is it? Thanks, Bill Crocker From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:08 1996 From: C Robinson <102662.1013@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT Date: 24 Feb 1996 03:17:54 GMT Message-ID: <4gm012$jm2$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: <4gks9a$617@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Actually, there is a secure way to deal via the Net. Send the item via UPS (in the US) and request cash on delivery. The UPS guy will collect the amount of the item sent when it is delivered to the person who is buying it. If the person who is buying it is smart, he/she will open the package and check out the item while the UPS guy waits. The seller gets his money after UPS makes delivery and collects it. Carol -- I feel much better now that I've given up hope. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:09 1996 From: C Robinson <102662.1013@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Tabletop SW Receiver Date: 24 Feb 1996 03:24:53 GMT Message-ID: <4gm0e5$jm2$2@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: <4ghb37$hmf@news1.netzone.com> From what I understand, it doesn't have synchronous detection - a fairly noticeable omission for a $399 SWR. Carol -- I feel much better now that I've given up hope. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:10 1996 From: Ray Woodward Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: AOR AR7030 Information Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 08:19:49 +0000 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4gbhl5$ou4@maureen.teleport.com> <312EA1FC.1F27@mail.rust.net> In article <312EA1FC.1F27@mail.rust.net>, Bill Crocker commented : >I heard about the AOR AR-5000, but not the AR-7030? What is it? You might like to look at : http://www.demon.co.uk/javiation/ar7030.html for more information (or check the March 96 edition of the UK publication "Short Wave Magazine") Bill. Indeed the magazine review [by John Wilson] is *very* imformative, with at least one favorable comparison with the Watkins-Johnson HF-1000 receiver. Basically the AR 7030 is AOR's latest HF receiver, UK designed (by John Thorpe - who designed the Lowe HF 150, 225 etc) and UK built. But as AOR are a larger outfit than Lowe they could spend more time/money getting things together with John. The end result is a receiver that retails at UKp799 yet outperforms [in RF terms at any rate] the JRC NRD525 ... Jonathan Marks on a recent Media Network used the word "superb" to describe this receiver, they'll be doing a full review no doubt in the not too distant future. Oh, BTW you can also e-mail AOR [UK] for more information : info@aor.co.uk Hope this is of some help Bill. -- Ray /////\\ ( # # ) -----oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------------------------------- ++++ My WWW page: http://homepages.enterprise.net/raywoodward/ ++++ --------------------------------------------------------------------- [raywoodward@enterprise.net] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:11 1996 From: bobropes@smokey.prismnet.com (robert johnson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony AN-1 wanted Date: 24 Feb 1996 10:17:12 GMT Message-ID: <4gmoj8$r4a@ferengi.prismnet.com> References: <3125DCFA.E29@shivasys.com> Joe, If the Sony AN1 is Sony's version of an amplified SW anntenna then I saw one today. If nor then disregard. I saw one at the sony outlet store in San Marcos TX. Their phone # is 512-396-1882. I don't know if they will sell and ship or not. They told me they won't give prices over the phone. Anyway i think they were selling it for around $69.00. Hope this helps. Bob J In article <3125DCFA.E29@shivasys.com>, joehill@shivasys.com says... > >Looking for Sony AN-1 antenna. Joe From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:12 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: feustel@netcom.com (David Feustel) Subject: GE SW III: Digital Readout? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 11:45:06 GMT I've got a GE SW III which works well. I've come to prefer digital frequency displays and I wonder how hard it would be to add a digital readout of the frequency the radio is tuned to. Does anyone know how to do this? -- feustel@netcom.com Dave Feustel N9MYI For PGP Public Key, finger feustel@netcom.com Fort Wayne, IN Or else access http://www.mixi.net/~feustel/ 219-483-1857 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:13 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: gjs@corsica.camb.inmet.com (George Snyder) Subject: Re: Yagi - antenna ? (Fredrik Ek) Message-ID: References: <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se> Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 15:11:14 GMT In article <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se>, Fredrik Ek wrote: > I live in the northern part of Sweden and has been told that in > order to be able to recieve a FM broadcast by a regionally based > station located in a neighbouring district I have to buy a so called > Yagi - antenna. Is there anyone that now something about this type > of antenna ? The "Yagi" is a class of antennas with parallel elements. The typical TV antenna which looks like |-|-|-| from the top is a Yagi. Some are made specifically for FM, often called just "high gain FM antennas". I use Radio Shack model 15-2163 in my attic. Channel Master also makes one for FM. > Could it be used with a shortwave reciever such as the Grundig YB > 400 ? I have not tried this combination, although the YB-400 is an excellent choice for weak FM signals. I have had good luck with Radio Shack's "Portable amplified TV/FM antenna" 15-1607. It is a rabbit-ear type which folds up to a small package, and can be easily adjusted for best reception of a particular station. It plugs directly into the YB-400's antenna jack. I use it in the office to listen to a station about 30 miles or 50 km away. It gives music with some noise in the background, where the YB-400's whip antenna gives noise with some music in the background. The C. Crane catalog lists two multi-element FM antennas, including the Channel Master. Both are about 12 feet (2m) long and 6 feet (1m) wide. It also lists the portable antenna in the TV section, but fitted with a cable-TV connector rather than the original 3mm phone plug. Hope this helps. -- George Snyder Intermetrics, Inc. Internet: gjs@inmet.com -- 733 Concord Avenue Voice: (617) 661-1840 -- Cambridge, MA 02138 USA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:14 1996 From: viola16@ix.netcom.com(Judd Berthiaume) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: DX-392(Radio Shack) Date: 24 Feb 1996 18:47:31 GMT Message-ID: <4gnmg3$crs@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> I have heard there are problems with the DX392 losing its shortwave sensibility. Is this true? Are there any other problems with it? If anyone knows the answer to these questions please EMAIL them to me. Thanks a lot! ========================= Half of analysis is anal. Judd P. Berthiaume viola16@ix.netcom.com Bill Clinton, Bob Dole and Frank Viola for President ========================= From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:16 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: julian@bongo.tele.com (Julian Macassey) Subject: Re: Yagi - antenna ? (Fredrik Ek) Message-ID: <1996Feb24.232547.29949@bongo.tele.com> References: <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se> Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 23:25:47 GMT In article <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se> Fredrik Ek writes: > >I live in the northern part of Sweden and has been told that in order >to be able to recieve a FM broadcast by a regionally based station >located in a neighbouring district I have to buy a so called >Yagi - antenna. Is there anyone that now something about this type >of antenna ? If you go outside and look around you will see Yagi antennas on the roofs of houses. The big ones are for VHF TV channels and the little ones are for the UHF TV channels. These are antennas that are "directional" and have gain. Consider that they work like a telescope, you can't see a wide amount, but what you see is bigger. So to work, they have to be pointed at the radio station. If you look in the phone book under Radio & TV stores, there will be someone there who will sell you an FM Yagi. > Could it be used with a shortwave reciever such as >the Grundig YB 400 ? A Yagi is a "tuned" antenna. Each Yagi is built for a certain frequency. So, you can buy one for Channel 8 TV or Channel 32 TV. If you want one for short wave, you can buy one for say the 31 Meter band. It will be 15 Meters wide and about 30 Meters long. Tricky to mount on the roof and expensive too. Radio amateurs and point to point HF stations use Yagis on short wave. -- Julian Macassey, N6ARE julian@bongo.tele.com Voice: (415) 647-2217 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:17 1996 From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 11:28:05 -0500 Message-ID: <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> To: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com Joel Rubin wrote: > ...at the end of March. There will be an 8-part mini-series from > September. Comments to simon.spanswick@bbc.co.uk Yes, I caught that on Friday morning. So, now we will not have a radio-oriented program from the Beeb (even if it's all of ten minutes long) for the entire Spring/Summer sked. Seems like there's a pattern here: The BBC get themselves into a crunch (this time the budget again), and then they do something really bizarre to tick off the listeners. If anyone remembers (how could anyone not), the last time the Beeb thought they were doing us a "service" we got those wacky streams. One has to wonder how their listenership skyrocketed to 144M. Are they giving us the real poop here? 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:18 1996 From: htenney@dreamscape.com (Hans Tenney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: BBC problems w/ programming? Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 16:34:58 GMT Message-ID: <4gq33i$95c_001@sb0.dreamscape.com> Listening to BBC world service this morning on 9515khz 16:20utc, and all they are playing is music, with an occational announcement stating that they are having programming difficulties and will return to normal programming as soon as possible. Everything was going normally while listening on CBC relay 5965khz from Sackville earlier this morning. Anyone got any ideas as to what's happening? Hans/Baldwinsville/NY From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:19 1996 From: jshaffer@pennet.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Need Info on UHF TV Stations Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 16:50:55 Distribution: world Message-ID: <19960225.79AED20.F78B@pennet.net> References: In article blanton@ni.net (J. L. Blant on) writes: > I'm interested in obtaining the frequencies and locations of all U.S. and > foreign TV stations in the UHF band. The North American TV station database is available for ftp from ftp.fcc.gov in /pub/Bureaus/Mass_Media/databases, or something like that. Log in and figure it out from the root if I've botched the capitalization. > I've seen advertisements for > something called the World Radio-TV Handbook but I've never personally > seen a copy. Does anyone know if that publication (or any other) contains > this information? The WRTH, no. Others, I don't know. -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@pennet.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | /\v/\ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | This signature // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:20 1996 From: jsbraun@vivanet.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Panasonic RF-B45 $125 Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:06:30 GMT Message-ID: <4gq4un$dsp@vivanews.vivanet.com> I have for sale a Panasonic RF-B45 portable receiver. It is in mint condition, with carry case, manual, and original box. This is an excellent portable (very compact) , with many features. I am asking $125 If interested I can be reached at (716) 367-9826 or via e-mail at: jsbraun@viv anet.com Thanks/ 73's Scott KB2GWF From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:21 1996 From: Ray Woodward Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Address for WRN Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 17:54:33 +0000 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <4ge1db$g87@news2.delphi.com> In article <4ge1db$g87@news2.delphi.com>, KNATHAN@delphi.com commented : > >Does anyone in the group know what happened to the old address for wrn? >I hae tried the address I had at town.hall.org with no luck only a >message that the page has moved and all the links in the radio catalog >connected to this site no longer function. http://www.wrn.org/ -- Ray /////\\ ( # # ) -----oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------------------------------- ++++ My WWW page: http://homepages.enterprise.net/raywoodward/ ++++ --------------------------------------------------------------------- [raywoodward@enterprise.net] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:22 1996 From: mward@crl.com (Mike Ward) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is the SW Freq for Rush L? Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 18:56:50 -0800 Message-ID: References: <312A38B9.1164@capecod.net> <4gpm89$av4@ns.interserf.net> In article <4gpm89$av4@ns.interserf.net> diamond@interserf.net (David B. Perru ssel) writes: >The time for his show is 12 PM to 3 PM eastern time :) I got two corrections on this, sorry...that should have been 9 AM-12 Noon PT, not ET...I live in California and I guess I'm too used to PT now. ;) Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:23 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: 7914@mne.net (Michael Rivkin) Subject: Sherwood SE-3 Message-ID: <4gqfh4$f0s_001@nntphost.mne.net> Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 20:07:00 GMT Has anyone had any experience with the Sherwood SE-3? I am considering one for use with an R-390A, particularly on SSB I recall reading about a recent DXpedition where a combo R-390A/SE3 really performed superbly. Your comments would be welcome Thanks Mike Rivkin 7914@mne.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:24 1996 From: crl@bs.camba.com (Cass Lewart) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Two Cheers .. program on BBC going off the air Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:48:09 GMT Message-ID: <4gqlep$1kn@news.voicenet.com> The excellent monthly BBC satirical program "Two Cheers for ..." is going off the air with its "Two Cheers for February"edition, supposedly because of budget cutbacks. My feeling is that the writers stepped on too many toes in the British and American establishment. If you like the program e-mail a note to BBC at: letters@bbc.co.uk Who knows maybe they will restore it. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:24 1996 From: jmrubin@ix.netcom.com (Joel Rubin) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Need Info on UHF TV Stations Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:52:02 GMT Message-ID: <4gqlm2$rlf@ixnews2.ix.netcom.com> References: The WRTH (published by Billboard Books ISBN 0-8230-5927-8) is fairly complete for SOME countries but it has very little TV station info for the U.S. For the U.S., you might want to get stuff from the FCC web or ftp sites. (www.fcc.gov, ftp.fcc.gov) 3In article , blanton@ni.net says... > >I'm interested in obtaining the frequencies and locations of all U.S. and >foreign TV stations in the UHF band. I've seen advertisements for >something called the World Radio-TV Handbook but I've never personally >seen a copy. Does anyone know if that publication (or any other) contains >this information? Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >Lee >Temecula, CA -- ******* WARNING ******* The following lines violate the indecency provisions of the U.S. Telecommunications Act of 1996: Henry Hyde James Exon Slade Gorton. William Clinton From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:25 1996 From: Matt <103666.466@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Drake SW8 antenna Date: 25 Feb 1996 23:54:36 GMT Message-ID: <4gqsrs$h9j$1@mhafc.production.compuserve.com> References: <1guKxQQI8pcD090yn@dorsai.org> Also, if a nearby power line comes down it may come in contact with the cable coax. I don't suggest doing what you are doing. You can easily string up a copper wire (I think speaker wire is best besause it's insulated and cheap) in you backyard or wherever and the reception should be just as good. Matt. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:26 1996 From: "Patrick B. Lane" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FS: Panasonic Shortwave All Bands Radio with LED Display Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:19:54 GMT Message-ID: <4gr8sq$ol@vixc.voyager.net> References: alexvk@scruznet.com (alexvk@scruznet.com) wrote: > > >FOR SALE > >Panasonic ShortWave All Bands Radio > >Analog and Digital LED Display > >Super Radio > >Original Owner > >Paid $175+ > >Selling for : $65 + shipping/C.O.D. What is the model? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:27 1996 From: vbook@vbook.com (Ed Mitchell) Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Free classified Ads at Ham Radio Online Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:33:49 GMT Message-ID: <4grd7d$htp@news.accessone.com> We've added free "classified" ads to our freeware Ham Radio Online international "magazine" web site. We also have original feature stories, international ham radio newsletters, broadcast/SWL info, REAL-TIME world-wide propagation resources including MUFs, aurora, geomagnetic field conditions and tons more stuff. The March stories will begin by the end of the coming weekend. Stop on by and check out the new Ham Radio Online Interactive section - where you can add your own messages and your own ads, DX announcements, VHF band openings or whatever. Please enjoy, 73, Ed, KF7VY ------------------------ personal email to vbook@vbook.com Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free, at http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:28 1996 From: Ralph Hybels Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.roller-coaster,rec.running,rec.scouting,rec.scuba,rec.skydiving,rec.sport.baseball,rec.sport.baseball.fantasy,rec.sport.basketball.college,rec.sport.basketball.pro,rec.sport.cricket,rec.sport.disc,rec.sport.football.canadian,rec.sport.football.college,rec.sport.football.pro,rec.sport.golf,rec.sport.hockey,rec.sport.paintball,rec.sport.pro-wrestling,rec.sport.soccer,rec.sport.tennis,rec.sport.triathlon,rec.sport.volleyball,rec.travel.air,rec.video,rec.video.cable-tv,rec.video.production,rec.windsurfing,rec.woodworking,sci.anthropology,sci.aquaria,sci.archaeology,sci.astro,sci.chem,sci.crypt,sci.econ,sci.energy Subject: Re: VehiclesALL lowestPrices WORLDWIDE at Net direct from MAKERS Consults free of charge Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 13:58:30 -0600 Message-ID: <313210E6.7512@uic.edu> References: <4gipoa$oft@venger.snds.com> To: Please send free automobiles to my email address so I can drive faster on the internet. r From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:30 1996 From: kueppers@uni-bonn.de (Guido Kueppers, M.A.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: PIAB's address in Short Wave Magazine Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 19:46:24 MEZ Message-ID: <1773911618S85.UPP200@ibm.rhrz.uni-bonn.de> References: <199602201744.MAA40824@atlanta.american.edu> In article <199602201744.MAA40824@atlanta.american.edu> Pertti Laine writes: >February SWM informs, that the QSL address for PIAB, Bon is: > >"Pressure und Informanipulationsanstalt Dieser Eurer Bananenrepublik" >etc etc, > >If you do not understand german, this is in english something like >'pressing and info manipulation office of Your banana republic' >, can anybody explain why ? And do anybody know what is the real >meaning for PIAB ? > >Pera This seems to be somebody's joke. The generally accepted reading of PIAB is "Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung", which roughly translates to something like _The Government's Office for Public Relations_. Guido From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:31 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <199602271706.MAA119549@atlanta.american.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 20:11:26 EST Reply-To: Tom Sundstrom From: Tom Sundstrom Subject: Propagation Graphs Updates to the propagation graphs were posted today. The graphs include the flux and A-index for December through February, a 27-day flux moving average for 1996 and a comparison of the solar flux for 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 (to date). http://www.pics.com/trs/propgrap.htm --- Thomas R. Sundstrom tom.sundstrom@pics.com TRS Consultants http://www.pics.com/trs/ PO Box 2275 2446376@mcimail.com Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA +1 609 859 2447 | Fax +1 609 859 3226 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:32 1996 From: GSTT30B@prodigy.com (Perry Baer) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Buying a shortwave radioin PHILADELPHIA Date: 27 Feb 1996 00:03:20 GMT Distribution: world Message-ID: <4gtho8$jau@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> References: <4gqsbd$58k@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> Michael, There is a Ham Radio Outlet in New Castle, Delaware. About a half hour drive south of Philadelphia. Might want to give that a try. Perry From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:33 1996 From: ganymede@newpop.sccsi.com (Greg R. Broderick) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: FRG-100 Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 03:19:10 GMT Message-ID: <4gtt7e$60s2_002@news.sccsi.com> References: <4goeh4$qbi@news.usit.net> In article <4goeh4$qbi@news.usit.net>, David Ezell wrote: :Would like to hear the Pro's & Con's of the Yaesu FRG-100. :Thanks. Pros: Good sensitivity User-selectible filter bandwidth ( 6KHz, 4KHz, 1.8KHz ) 10 Hz tuning resolution (necessary for proper reception of many SSB signals) Computer-controllable Cons: Filters are rather shallow-skirted, leading to poorer-than-optimal near-frequency interference performance. No synchronous AM mode No keypad entry of frequencies (though third-party keypads are available) No advanced tuning controls -- bandpass filter, notch, etc. -- ============================================================================ Greg R. Broderick And it came to pass that in the hands of the ignorant, the words of the Bible were used to beat plowshares into swords. greg@qrd.org -- Alan Watts ganymede@sccsi.com 70142.620@compuserve.com ============================================================================ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:34 1996 From: tony@bright.net (Tony S.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FS: Realistic DX-160 Receiver Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 03:42:31 GMT Message-ID: <4gtu6h$4pf@cletus.bright.net> For Sale: Realistic DX-160, in very nice condition. This receiver works well, but I'm short on room on my op desk! $75.00 or trade for older gear. Thanks! 73 de N8SNC, Tony From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:34 1996 From: s059423@aix1.uottawa.ca (Milan Jayasinghe) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: World Cup on SW Radio ! Date: 27 Feb 1996 05:49:41 GMT Message-ID: <4gu61l$1kgk@mercury.cc.uottawa.ca> Hi Folks, Can somebody help me find a shortwave broadcast (if any) of the current Cricket World Cup being played in Sri Lanka/ India/Pakistan ? I am living in eastern part of Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario. Thanks From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:35 1996 From: data@calvados.apana.org.au (don titchen) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Mailing lists for Pirate radio? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 10:25:54 +1100 Hi, I am interested in knowing if there are any mailing lists that are available dealing with pirate radio broadcasts. There used to be one from Sweden that was very informative. Anyone know of any others? Best Wishes, Henry. PS: Are there any (hardcopy) magazines available that deal with Pirate radio? I know of Monitoring times/Pop Comm/ Ace. There used to be a UK one called "Pirate Chat" does this still exist? -- data@calvados.apana.org.au (don titchen) APANA, Hobart, Tasmania: 002 34 8530 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:36 1996 From: PHUOLTO@joyl.joensuu.fi (FYSIIKKAN_HUOLTO) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Voice of Russia E Mail address Date: 27 Feb 1996 11:28:13 GMT Distribution: world Message-ID: <4gupsd$ng7@cc.joensuu.fi> The E-mail address of the Voice of Russia is: root@avrora.msk.su Reijo Alapiha Joensuu, FINLAND From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:37 1996 From: jmac@gti.net (Scott Saloway) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Date: 27 Feb 1996 11:53:19 GMT Message-ID: <4gurbg$n0s@gti.gti.net> References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> Joseph N. Grinnell (aa245@detroit.freenet.org) wrote: : Hi all! : I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in : French a lot. I want to take French next semester, and I think : I could learn it faster if there was some station broadcasting : it almost twenty-four hours a day. I heard, somewhere, that Canada : operated such a station for the North. But, I do not know its : frequency. Any help would be welcome. : Sincerely : Joe : -- 9625 is the frequency for CBC North Quebec. Outside of the NE/Mid Atlantic and portions of the midwest, it's not very easily heard. They transmit in both french and english. --Scott-- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:39 1996 From: hodge@bowline.stsci.edu (Phil Hodge) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sangean 818-CS tape recorder Date: 27 Feb 1996 12:50:52 GMT Message-ID: <4guunc$r77@marvel.stsci.edu> Keywords: tape, bad, record > From: rwilsona@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Ron Wilson") > > Sounds like your record bias circiut took a dive. It's my guess that the > bias driver transistor is bad (most probable) or the frequency of the > oscillator has drifted out of alignment (not too likely given your > symptoms of poor erase). This sounds very likely; thanks for the suggestion. After posting my original question (about my 818-CS not recording well), I found that it would record OK on normal-bias tape but not on high-bias tape, and the normal/high switch has no effect. One of these days I'll open up the radio and see if there's a bad connection on that switch, and I'll see if the wires on that switch lead to something that looks like a transistor (i.e. the bias driver that Ron mentioned), but in the meantime I'm just using normal-bias tape. Phil From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:40 1996 From: ralphc@a.crl.com (Ralph Cook) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Has anyone gotten Kiwa's "Pocket Loop" antenna yet? How well does it do? Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 13:44:14 GMT Message-ID: <31330a4d.639918@nnrp.crl.com> I was thinking about getting one but I'd like to hear from anyone if they have any impressions of the antenna, namely is it worth $120? Does Kiwa have any money-back guarantees? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:41 1996 From: Bill Crocker Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FS: AR3000A Unblocked scanner Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 14:06:53 -0300 Message-ID: <31333A2D.48D9@mail.rust.net> References: <311BDC28.1B68@interaccess.com> <4gskmk$8k2@news.ctc.edu> <19960226.79C2008.11C60@pennet.net> Jim Shaffer, Jr. wrote: > > In article <4gskmk$8k2@news.ctc.edu> dpearson@ctc.ctc.edu (Dennis L. Pearson ) writes: > > What does "unblocked" mean? > > In the U.S., it's illegal to listen to telephone conversations. In their > infinite wisdom, the government has decreed that it is also illegal to > sell scanners capable of receiving the cellular band. Don't ask me why > the conventional portable phone bands are still legal, but as far as I > know they are. Jim: Last time I read the law, it was still legal to own a Cellular capable scanner . You could also sell it. I belive the law only applied to importing additional Cellular capab le radios into the U.S. after the law was passed. When you think about it, maybe it's illegal to own a Cellular phone! :) Bill Crocker From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:42 1996 From: Richard Paschal Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Yagi - antenna ? (Fredrik Ek) Date: 27 Feb 1996 15:23:01 -0700 Message-ID: <4h0085$6or@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4glhkf$5ju@studium.student.umu.se> <1996Feb24.232547.29949@bongo.tele.com> <4gtk55$dvt@ccnet2.ccnet.com> <4gui4i$ius@crl5.crl.com> David A. Kaye wrote: : T E I X E I R A wrote the quoted material below: : " Most of those TV antennas are not Yagis. They are Log Periodics. : A yagi is the most common, having parallel elements which are : perpendicular to the mast cut to various lengths, one for each channel or : band of frequencies. A log periodic has lots of elements cut to the SAME : length and mounted at an angle to the mast. Most of the wide-band ones I've seen are not true Yagis. They have a reflector and the rest are active dipole elements, not really directors. The single-channel variety are usually Yagis. Richard -- --------------------- rpaschal@primenet.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:43 1996 From: ralex@club-internet.fr Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Date: 27 Feb 1996 16:59:52 GMT Message-ID: <4gvda8$ou@Speedy.grolier.fr> References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> Reply-To: ralex@club-internet.fr In <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org>, aa245@detroit.freenet.org (Joseph N. Grin nell) writes: > >I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in >French a lot. Except Radio Canada International, I don't think you are going to find any french canadian station, on shortwaves. You should give a try with Radio France International, unless you absolutely want to pick the Canadian accent :-) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:43 1996 From: Fredrik Ek Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Wind-Up Radio in Africa Helps Both and Maker and Owner Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:18:52 GMT Message-ID: <4gveds$b11@studium.student.umu.se> References: <4g2so1$8ee@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu> See the new 1996 version of the WRTH(World Radio Tv Handbook) for information.In this years version there is a test of this radio and all the adresses and retail information you need. Mr. Fredrik Ek frkekk95@student.umu.se --------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:44 1996 From: Fredrik Ek Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Wind-Up Radio in Africa Helps Both and Maker and Owner Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:19:20 GMT Message-ID: <4gveeo$b1a@studium.student.umu.se> References: <4g2so1$8ee@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu> See the new 1996 version of the WRTH(World Radio Tv Handbook) for information.In this years version there is a test of this radio and all the adresses and retail information you need. Mr. Fredrik Ek frkekk95@student.umu.se --------------------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:45 1996 From: Ray Woodward Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: VOA frequencies for Europe Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 18:08:45 +0000 Distribution: world Message-ID: <21AV9AAti0MxEwZL@enterprise.net> References: <11a_9602140002@interland.it> <4gp0k4$i34@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <4gp0k4$i34@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, Dave G7HRQ commented : >VOA have stopped broadcasting to Europe, but you may be able to receive >them >on their frequencies to Africa in the evenings, try:- > >9760kHZ, 6040kHZ, and 15205kHZ > >from about 1700 to 2200 hours GMT You forgot 13710 and 15410 which give decent European coverage in the evening hours ... -- Ray /////\\ ( # # ) -----oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------------------------------- ++++ My WWW page: http://homepages.enterprise.net/raywoodward/ ++++ --------------------------------------------------------------------- [raywoodward@enterprise.net] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:46 1996 From: asperges@innotts.co.uk (Jeremy Boot) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Pages Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 18:35:15 GMT Message-ID: <31334b68.2736254@news.innotts.co.uk> Reply-To: asperges@innotts.co.uk The local server recently changed its DNS number. Some people have complained they can't access my pages any more. You should be able to find them under: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ but if not, instead try: http://194.176.128.13/~asperges/ and it should work. This is the new DNS address. The pages contain info of interest to Radio Amateurs, Radio enthusiasts and Short Wave listeners. * There are links to many other pages, newsgroups, ftp etc; * A mock exam; * Questions and Answers for newcomers; * IRC links * Links to Friends on the Net (mostly homepages involved in radio) * The new Short Wave Listener pages with links to Broadcasters on the Net. * The Russian link; * Sources for help; There will be new updates in March. 73 de Jeremy G4NJH asperges@innotts.co.uk [Home, Am Radio, SWL pages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:47 1996 From: jshaffer@pennet.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RS DX-394 Any reviews in yet?? Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 19:06:23 Message-ID: <19960227.798E510.1113E@pennet.net> References: <4gosmd$i9l@news1.wolfe.net> <4gtur5$erf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article <4gtur5$erf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> zappado@aol.com (Zappado) writes : > SSB reception quite superior to tunable BFO radios. What exactly does it use for SSB? It doesn't have synchronous detection, so it must use a BFO, right? Or do you mean it has a fixed-frequency BFO? -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@pennet.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | /\v/\ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | This signature // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:48 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: layne@netcom.com (Layne Friedman) Subject: Best portable for LA? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 20:34:56 GMT I've been shopping around for a portable, and I've narrowed it down to the following: Sony SW7600G (low price locally: $179) Grundig Yacht Boy 400 ($199) Panasonic RF-B45 ($137) I've heard alot of good things about the Sony, though I'm still a bit vague as whether having synchronous detection would improve reception in my area (I live in Los Angeles, on the second story of a four-story building). The Panasonic -- while not as fully featured as the Sony (it lacks synchronous dectection) -- seems to be a nice radio for the money. Does synchronous dectection have anything to do with a receiver's sensitivity to signals? Could the Panasonic conceivably be a better receiver, even without synchronous detection? Thanks. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. From: seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) Message-ID: <0000122700000F48@prostar.com> Date: 27 Feb 96 21:24:52 PDT >I'm wondering the exact name of your RS antenna. I have an Amplified Mine is a 20-280 as well. How are you connecting it tto your radio? What type of radio are you using? where is you antenna located? Can you tune in anything without the antenna? what time of day and year are you dxing? /\./\ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:50 1996 From: mward@crl.com (Mike Ward) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Date: 28 Feb 1996 00:22:48 -0800 Message-ID: <4h13co$i6c@crl2.crl.com> References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> Chuck Penfold (bx082@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) wrote: : If you`re near the Canadian border, there should be an AM or FM station : within earshot. As for CAnadian shortwave, that will be history in a few : weeks anyway. Canada can`t afford such luxuries anymore. I was under the impression that RCI has been or will be saved for at least a year? Mike -- Mike Ward KFBK News Radio 1530 - Sacramento, California, USA mward@crl.com Disclaimer: The views expressed above are my own, and ae806@yfn.ysu.edu aren't necessarily those of any of my employers. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:51 1996 From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC problems w/ programming? Date: 28 Feb 1996 00:55:24 GMT Message-ID: <4h095s$cf9@newstand.syr.edu> References: <4gq33i$95c_001@sb0.dreamscape.com> Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu Hans Tenney (htenney@dreamscape.com) wrote: : : Listening to BBC world service this morning on 9515khz 16:20utc, : and all they are playing is music, with an occational announcement : stating that they are having programming difficulties and will : return to normal programming as soon as possible. Everything was : going normally while listening on CBC relay 5965khz from Sackville : earlier this morning. Anyone got any ideas as to what's happening? : Hans/Baldwinsville/NY I'm not sure. However, Tony Jones of Passport to World Band Radio told me that there were similar problems with BBC Asecnsion for a few minutes as well the other day. Perhaps there was a problem at the studio end or something. 73-- Marie Lamb malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:52 1996 From: malamb@newstand.syr.edu (Marie A. Lamb) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Passport TWBR homepage Date: 28 Feb 1996 00:59:16 GMT Message-ID: <4h09d4$cf9@newstand.syr.edu> References: Reply-To: malamb@mailbox.syr.edu Hugh Macaulay (ar903@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) wrote: : Is there such a thing? : If so, what's the address? : Hugh : -- : ******** No, I'm sorry to say that we do not have such a page as yet. If and when we get one, I'll let you know via this newsgroup, but at present there isn't one. 73-- Marie Lamb malamb@mailbox.syr.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:53 1996 From: markl9@aol.com (Mark L9) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony, Grundig and Why am I so Confused? Date: 28 Feb 1996 02:30:35 -0500 Message-ID: <4h10ar$j18@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: markl9@aol.com (Mark L9) The Sony 2010 (I have one!) has long been considered one of, if not THE, best of the portable shortwave receivers in the midrange price class. Compared with the Grundig, the Sony is the better receiver while the Grundig has better audio. That's all I can say about that. Personally, I've been happy with the Sony. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:54 1996 From: buch@exis.net (Joe Buch) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Bulgaria Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 03:06:48 GMT Message-ID: <4h0grf$efc@grouper.Exis.Net> References: <2a6.25305.548@acenet.com> Reply-To: buch@exis.net brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) wrote: >It was hard to copy due to the NARROW filter in my Yaesu FT-840 >which muffles audio badly and it has no notch filter for getting rid of >the CHU pips. Brian, Did you know that CHU operates upper sideband with carrier? That means you can set up your FT-840 for 7335 lower sideband reception and get Bulgaria with little interference. Joe Buch buch@exis.net From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:54 1996 From: rkoser@worldnet.att.net (Richard Koser) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Tirana Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 03:58:34 GMT Message-ID: <4h0jtm$lp6@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <4gupvk$mvo@news.bu.edu> navsaria@bu.edu (Dipesh Navsaria) wrote: >Hi all. Has anyone had any success picking up Radio Tirana (from Albania) in >the northeastern US? What frequencies do you use? I have 6145/7160 at >0145-0200 and 0230-0300GMT as the correct freqs from the '96 Passport, but I' m >not sure if it's changed or not. >Dipesh Try 7270 kHz all evening; it comes in well here in southeastern New York Sate. -RK- Richard Koser Croton Falls, N.Y. rkoser@worldnet.att.net richard.koser@gateway.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:56 1996 From: rsm99@voicenet.com (Richard Magdy) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Buying a shortwave radioin PHILADELPHIA Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 04:33:37 GMT Message-ID: <3133da23.19318825@netnews.voicenet.com> References: <4gqsbd$58k@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> <4gtho8$jau@usenetz1.news.prodigy.com> On 27 Feb 1996 00:03:20 GMT, GSTT30B@prodigy.com (Perry Baer) wrote: >Michael, There is a Ham Radio Outlet in New Castle, Delaware. About a >half hour drive south of Philadelphia. Might want to give that a try. > > > >Perry > Also one in North Wilmington - Amateur & Advanced Communications - Phone 302 478 2757. Remembe, there is no state sales tax in Delaware From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:56 1996 From: Thomas Orga Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FS: Kiwa MW Loop Date: 28 Feb 1996 04:52:18 GMT Message-ID: <4h0n22$n74@mtinsc01-mgt.ops.worldnet.att.net> References: <3133BEF9.4F49@ix.netcom.com> To: terrywa@ix.netcom.com Terry Consider it sold !!! Lets talk!! email me!! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:57 1996 From: Hugo Blanco Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Exterior de España Date: 28 Feb 1996 05:31:08 GMT Message-ID: <4h0pas$lui@news.bridge.net> Request for fax number for said service. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:18:58 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: bx082@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Chuck Penfold) Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Message-ID: Reply-To: bx082@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Chuck Penfold) References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> <4gvda8$ou@Speedy.grolier.fr> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 06:03:09 GMT (ralex@club-internet.fr) writes: > In <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org>, aa245@detroit.freenet.org (Joseph N. Gr innell) writes: >> >>I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in >>French a lot. > > Except Radio Canada International, I don't think you are going to find > any french canadian station, on shortwaves. You should give a try with > Radio France International, unless you absolutely want to pick the > Canadian accent :-) As for Radio Canada International, last I heard, it will go off the air forever in the next few weeks, possibly end of March. It`s indicative of the state of Canada, that we can no longer afford a shortwave broadcaster. Chuck -- Chuck Penfold bx082@freenet.carleton.ca "Do I know where hell is? Hell is in hello. Heaven is good-bye forever, it`s time for me to go" From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:00 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: bx082@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Chuck Penfold) Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Message-ID: Reply-To: bx082@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Chuck Penfold) References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 06:07:55 GMT Joseph N. Grinnell (aa245@detroit.freenet.org) writes: > Hi all! > > I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in > French a lot. I want to take French next semester, and I think > I could learn it faster if there was some station broadcasting > it almost twenty-four hours a day. I heard, somewhere, that Canada > operated such a station for the North. But, I do not know its > frequency. Any help would be welcome. > > Sincerely > Joe G`day Joe! If you`re near the Canadian border, there should be an AM or FM station within earshot. As for CAnadian shortwave, that will be history in a few weeks anyway. Canada can`t afford such luxuries anymore. Chuck > -- -- Chuck Penfold bx082@freenet.carleton.ca "Do I know where hell is? Hell is in hello. Heaven is good-bye forever, it`s time for me to go" From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:01 1996 From: johnniew@ix.netcom.com (Johnnie Walker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: I NEED ADVICE....Looking for a new receiver. Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 06:08:27 GMT Message-ID: <4h3fpn$d9f@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> Hi all; I was delighted to find this group after exploring "other" areas of newsgroups for so long this is a refreshing change. And nice to see that there are still SWL's out there. I have a Panasonic RF2200 portable that my mom bought for me when I was 13 years old. I built my own shortwave from an old bicycle radio, but of course had no way to accurately tune it, and no BFO....so I guess she thought I was sufficiently interested enough to invest $150 for my birthday present. Well now, 15 years later, I think it's time for a new radio. I'm feeling a little apprehensive about dropping the bucks for a Kenwood or even the brand new model Radio Shack offers without getting some sound advice from others. It's tough to play with the models you're considering in the stores when what you're after is so exotic that you have to order it by mail order...sort of like you're blindfolded. Here are some of the annoyances present in my current shortwave that I want to eliminate..... The BFO drifts....really badly actually. I thought it was sort of cool when I was a kid, but now it's a pain in the butt to retune the sideband station your trying to listen to every ten seconds. Will a high end portable still drift? My current set has analog tuning, therefore I have a similar problem that I did with my converted bike radio....innacurate tuning. It has crystal markers to calibrate it of course, but you're still guessing to a point. MY QUESTION: I travel all the time. Do I have to get a tabletop set to get good performance, or will an excellent portable do just as good of a job? I can't aford a Watkins-Johnson and don't see the need of paying $1000 for an ICOM. Can I get good SSB performane for $200....and if not how much of a receiver do I need? ************************************************************** Remember, Jesus loves you but Cthulu thinks you need A-1 sauce ************************************************************** From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:02 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: julian@bongo.tele.com (Julian Macassey) Subject: Re: Yagi antenna Message-ID: <1996Feb28.061223.16870@bongo.tele.com> References: <4gvcmg$lm4@alpha.sky.net> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 06:12:23 GMT In article <4gvcmg$lm4@alpha.sky.net> artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) writes: >The so-called Yagi antenna (sometimes referred to as a Yagi/Uda) in your >case would be a typical American (?) television antenna. (I question >American because I'm sure exactly the same type of antenna is used all >over the world regardless of TV signal differences, they're on the same >frequencies! In the YooEss, the common TV antenna is a Log Periodic varient. In YooRup and the rest of the world, the TV antennas tend to be Yagis. There are two reasons for the differences: 1. In other countries, there are often only one or two stations on a band. In the U.S., the entire TV channel spectrum tends to be occupied. So, there is no need to have a wide band antenna like a Log Periodic, rather a single channel high gain antenna like a Yagi. 2. In the U.S., TV stations are often closer to the consumer than Europe so a low gain (3-6 Db) antenna like a Log Periodic is fine. In the rest of the world, the consumer is often far from the transmitter so a high gain (7-15 Db) antenna is called for. Also TVs do not use the same frequencies all over the world. > >The antenna (if not used for transmitting) consists of a reflector and a >multitude of directors. For transmitting, of course, there must also be a >"driven" element. These elements are sized for an "average" wavelength >across the TV/FM spectrum. 'nuff said! If you are talking about a U.S. TV/FM antenna it is not sized for the average frequency, it is a log periodic and covers all frequencies of interest. A log periodic does not have a multitude of directors, it has just one, the other elements are not active at the frequency of interest. -- Julian Macassey, N6ARE julian@bongo.tele.com Voice: (415) 647-2217 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:03 1996 From: photo-op@ix.netcom.com(Sherril & Bill) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave Subject: ***** Tubes ***** Date: 28 Feb 1996 07:30:58 GMT Message-ID: <4h10bi$ejm@cloner2.ix.netcom.com> Are you looking for places to Buy or Sell Tubes? If so, we have put together a list of 138 Tube Dealers. You get the Name, Address, Phone Number, and FAX number for Dealers that Buy and Sell all types of tubes...Audio, Receiving, Transmitting, Antique, Industrial, and Special Purpose tubes. 82 of these dealers are in the United States, and the remainder are located in Europe and Asia. If you are selling tubes, you might find that you can get more money for them by sending a list to the dealers in Hong Kong and Japan. If you want to buy Telefunken, Amperex, Mullard, etc, you could find better prices from the dealers in England and Germany. You can get a copy of the Tube Dealers list by sending $2 to: Tube Dealers P.O. Box 2739 Evergreen, CO 80437 USA If you are outside the USA, also include 1 IRC. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:04 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Telephone line as a SW antenna? From: seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) Message-ID: <0000122700000F72@prostar.com> Date: 28 Feb 96 07:35:29 PDT >Recently I heard something about using the telephone wiring in your you can use any piece of electrically conductive material as an antenna, the question is, how well will it work? My experience with the house telephone lines (yes, I tried it) was that the wires in my house passed too close to sources of interference, and passed that noise to my receiver. The other problem I think I had was that my house was small, and the wiring was very close to the ground. If your tele wires make a long, straight run, away from transformers, light dimmers, etc, you might have some luck. You should also check out some of the other internet sites on shortwave, as many types of antennas are discussed - foil on windows, metal window frames, attic longwire, bird feeders, etc. /\./\ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:05 1996 From: "Terry A. Ward" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FS: JPS ANC-4 Antenna Noise Canceller Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 09:03:59 -0800 Message-ID: <31348AFF.2FD2@ix.netcom.com> References: <3133BED7.38BE@ix.netcom.com> ALready sold From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:06 1996 From: "Terry A. Ward" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap Subject: Re: FS: Kiwa MW Loop Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 09:04:13 -0800 Message-ID: <31348B0D.1C0E@ix.netcom.com> References: <3133BEF9.4F49@ix.netcom.com> already sold From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:07 1996 From: Kent Winrich Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 10:10:10 -0800 Message-ID: <31349A82.5387@execpc.com> References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> If you give up on the shortwave, try 860 or 690 AM. Both are powerful am signals with french broadcasting. You should be able to get either from Detroit. Kent Winrich, NI9U Waukesha, WI Joseph N. Grinnell wrote: > > Hi all! > > I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in > French a lot. I want to take French next semester, and I think > I could learn it faster if there was some station broadcasting > it almost twenty-four hours a day. I heard, somewhere, that Canada > operated such a station for the North. But, I do not know its > frequency. Any help would be welcome. > > Sincerely > Joe > -- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:08 1996 From: Kent Winrich Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Kiwa Loop Wanted Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 11:43:27 -0800 Message-ID: <3134B05F.3F47@execpc.com> I am still looking for a Kiwa MW loop. Anyone out there have one to part with?? Kent, NI9U From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:09 1996 From: antyem@aol.com (Anty em) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Fr 1600 kHz Date: 28 Feb 1996 11:54:19 -0500 Message-ID: <4h21br$q23@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: antyem@aol.com (Anty em) I had asked yesterday about a French language station that I've been picking up on 1600. Well, last night, during a broadcast of ethnic music, there was an interruption for an ID "WOKB Orlando". It then repeated a few seconds later. WOKB, in Winter Garden FL officially, is listed in the NRC book as a "Talk radio" station. It's obviously, at least at night, now gone ethnic. Elizabeth New Orleans From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:10 1996 From: lobo@zip.io.org (Niel J. Wolfish) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Date: 28 Feb 1996 12:24:09 -0500 Message-ID: <4h233p$j7l@zip.io.org> References: <4gttsh$82a@detroit.freenet.org> <31349A82.5387@execpc.com> Joseph: If you're near Detroit, you should also give a listen to 540-CBEF, which is CBC French (like 860 and 690). 690 (CBF in Montreal) might not be so useful around Detroit because of WNZK (in Westland) which is on 690 days and 680 nights (it may very well cause some adjacent channel interference to 690...) In article <31349A82.5387@execpc.com>, Kent Winrich wrote: >If you give up on the shortwave, try 860 or 690 AM. Both are powerful am >signals with french broadcasting. You should be able to get either from >Detroit. >Joseph N. Grinnell wrote: >> Hi all! >> I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in >> French a lot. I want to take French next semester, and I think >> I could learn it faster if there was some station broadcasting >> it almost twenty-four hours a day. I heard, somewhere, that Canada >> operated such a station for the North. But, I do not know its >> frequency. Any help would be welcome. -- Niel Wolfish lobo@io.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:11 1996 From: "t.r." Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. Date: 28 Feb 1996 14:52:39 GMT Message-ID: <4h1q7n$nq3@kaleka.seanet.com> References: <0000122700000F48@prostar.com> To: seagull@prostar.com Yes, that's the same one I just got for my birthday. I find that it's a big help in the morning hours and of some limited good at night. Basically, if the signal was fairly strong to begin with, the amplifier is a fifth wheel. But if you had a marginal signal, something that only ocassionally registered on your strength meter, then the amplifier is a big help. And for anybody out there considering it - it's the "Amplified Shortwave Antenna", the guy behind the counter at my R-S had no idea what an "active" antenna was. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:12 1996 From: lrvvspcc@aol.com (LRVvsPCC) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: "For the People" USA made radio PRN-1000 Date: 28 Feb 1996 15:51:32 -0500 Message-ID: <4h2f8k$1ic@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gtdcs$4av@fido.asd.sgi.com> In article <4gtdcs$4av@fido.asd.sgi.com>, Christopher Wiemert writes: > Has anyone seen one of these radios or have any info/specs on it ? > > I could be wrong, but I thought I saw a post in this group or > somewhere claiming that the PRN-1000 is a stripped down version of > the new Realistic/Radio Shack shortwave tabletop DX-394 ? > > > i have one george e hale From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:12 1996 From: everyknee@aol.com (Everyknee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Prices Date: 28 Feb 1996 17:04:26 -0500 Message-ID: <4h2jha$362@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <312F4CB6.63FA@access.digex.net> In article <312F4CB6.63FA@access.digex.net>, "Randall S. Benn" writes: >> The cheapest way I know of to listen to the BBC and other SW powerhouses is > >with the Elektro AC 100. It is available at Woolworths throughout the DC >area for $19.88. This is not a great radio, but it will certainly pull in >the BBC in this area. (I am going from memory so I might be wrong but...) the Pasport book said that the Elektro wasn't even worth it's cheap price. If you can afford closer to $50, there are some better choices. Craig ---- Craig in cool but sunny Fresno From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:13 1996 From: rbarile@bbn.com (Robert Barile) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Sony 7601 Date: 28 Feb 1996 17:17:42 GMT Distribution: world Message-ID: <4h22nm$pma@info-server.bbn.com> I have a Sony 7601 and recently I tried listening to 75 Meters for the shuttle. The reception was quite garbled. I m obviously not an expert in short wave radios but is there something wrong with this radio ? From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:14 1996 From: Nick Mace Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: HF1000A Watkins Johnson Date: Wed, 28 Feb 96 17:28:35 PDT Message-ID: References: <4g7egh$608@fu.bekkoame.or.jp> > In article Nick Mace writes: > > >This is not a problem if you hook a speaker up through the phone jack - no > >noise of any sort. It does mean disconnecting the internal speaker, which is > >minor. > > > Yes, the internal speaker is ALWAYS hooked up - even when an external is > pugged in via the RS-15 connector on the back. Would have been nice if they > ahd an extrnal switch to turn it on and off. A minor quibble, I guess; as you > say I LOVE the receiver! I clipped the wire to the speaker, put in jacks in the unlikely event that I ever wanted it again. I still wish WJ was more responsive! From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:15 1996 From: Sayed Aftab Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Test. Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:47:34 -0800 Message-ID: <313505B6.19B@gnn.com> Test. Please ignore. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:17 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Message-ID: <1996Feb28.191015.29214@tellab5.tellabs.com> References: <1996Feb26.190009.11564@tellab5.tellabs.com> <4h0msn$jks@steel.interlog.com> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 19:10:15 GMT In article <4h0msn$jks@steel.interlog.com> brat@interlog.com (Bernie Rataj) wr ites: > >So what if the radio is tuned to the carrier frequency rather than above or >below :-)? My 2010 generally goes to SYNC UPPER when the tuning above the >frequency arrived at by nulling the heterodyne in USB or LSB modes; at the >null frequency, it's at SYNC LOWER. > >Hmmm, are you suggesting that alignment of ((WIDE or NARROW) and SYNC) may be >different from the alignment of the USB or LSB modes? > In synchronous mode the BFO is controlled by the "phase Lock" detector. Alignment is controlled by a coil that's accessed through a hole in synchronous detector can (or shield). In upper or lower sideband mode the BFO control voltage is switched to a potentiometer. In sideband mode the "pot", according to the Sony service manual, is used to align the BFO. The BFO is frequency, if my memory serves me correctly, is a voltage controlled crystal oscillator at 3.64 MHz (8 times 455 Khz). It's divided down and locked to 455 KHz during synchronous mode. While in synchronous mode, If you tune the radio away from the AM carrier, eventually the BFO will unlock and drift away from the center frequency. --- Jack Albert WA9FVP (Fellow Radio Hacker) Tellabs Operations Inc. 1000 Remington Blvd Voice (708) 378-6201 Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FAX (708) 378-6721 >-------------------------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:18 1996 From: Lauren_Casey@msn.com (Lauren_Casey ) Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT Date: 28 Feb 96 19:34:14 -0800 References: <4gks9a$617@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4gm012$jm2$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> Message-ID: <00001ff7+00003dbf@msn.com> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Actually, what you do is send it COD. ( UPS won't take cash. You have to give a check. They also won't let you open the box before you pay. You pay with a certified check, accept the package and can stop payment on the check if anything is seriously wrong. I would use Fed-X because they retuen the check to the sender in a reply envelope, allowing you time to get to the bank before they get the check. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:19 1996 From: carlos ganopa Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVERS Date: 28 Feb 1996 22:34:10 GMT Message-ID: <4h2l92$hug@vivaldi.telepac.pt> IF YOU HAVE ANY OLD COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER (HALLICRAFTERS,NATIONAL,HAMMERLUND,TRIO,RCA,MARCONI,RACAL ...) TO SELL, SEND ME AN E-MAIL WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICE. TO:cganopa@mail.telepac.pt CARLOS GANOPA From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:20 1996 From: dk@crl.com (David A. Kaye) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: 29 Feb 1996 00:05:10 -0800 Message-ID: <4h3mnm$2tg@crl6.crl.com> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> <4grtfj$brr@crl8.crl.com> <31354018.75A7@crosslink.net> Mark J. Fine wrote the quoted material below: " Not sure what this has to do with Waveguide ending, but I'll give you the " benefit of the doubt. More people listen to the BBC via media other than shortwave; ergo, the kinds of people who listen to the BBC aren't shorwave listeners and couldn't care less about whether there's high sunspot activity or not. " Huh? TWR is still on SW. I also do not believe SW is a has-been media. YOU may not believe SWBC is a has-been medium, but I can point to lots of stations which simply don't bother with it much anymore. I mentioned that KGEI shut down after 55 years because they spent more on electricity than they got in donations. Is TWR Bonaire still running SW? I think not. How about AFRTS? Nope. VOA shut down 3 transmitter sites and distributes a *lot* by MW and FM stations now. How about Radio Moscow? When's the last time you heard from them? Radio Canada? They're down to nearly nothing and mostly duplicating the CBC domestic service programs. About the only segment where SWBC is growing is among American religious stations. But, who's listening to them? Probably not many people, since the successful ones don't depend on donations from listeners; they depend on selling program time to preachers who may or may not make their money back. This can hardly be called success. " New things will come and go, but for the most part HF will always survive. " It is still the most reliable mass-media bang for the buck, from the " transmission side as well as the reception side. Nope, not at all. For 200 watts you can hit a geosynch satellite and spread your message over 1/6 of the world. For SWBC you need 3 to 5 transmitters running a minimum of 100,000 watts with antennae pointed in different directions to get that same coverage -- and then who is there to hear it? Not many people. As to reliability, I look at where the various communication companies are putting their money: satellites. TV, radio broadcasting, data, paging companies, telephone, even hams and Fidonet! Shortwave? SW has limited use for broadcasting and for 2-way and spy stations. -- (c) 1996 "Copperopolis" is a town in California David Kaye From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:21 1996 From: cmahoney@readysoft.es (Colin Mahoney) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 00:26:58 GMT Message-ID: <3134f146.2833141@news.ibernet.es> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> "Mark J. Fine" wrote: [...] | |One has to wonder how their listenership skyrocketed to 144M. Are they |giving us the real poop here? One is tempted ot conclude that most of the world *like* listening to crass trivia and poppy nonsense. But no, it couldn't be that bad.... could it? | |73, | |[ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] |[ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] |[ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] |[ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] |[ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] |[ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] | --------------------------------------- Colin Mahoney ( cmahoney@readysoft.es ) Sabadell, Spain --------------------------------------- From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:22 1996 From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 00:56:40 -0500 Message-ID: <31354018.75A7@crosslink.net> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> <4grtfj$brr@crl8.crl.com> To: "David A. Kaye" David A. Kaye wrote: > These were put in because of requests from affiliate stations both to join Not sure what this has to do with Waveguide ending, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. > Shortwave is a has-been medium for the most part. It just isn't growing. > Companies such as Transworld Radio have abandoned SW. KGEI (San Huh? TWR is still on SW. I also do not believe SW is a has-been media. New things will come and go, but for the most part HF will always survive. It is still the most reliable mass-media bang for the buck, from the transmission side as well as the reception side. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to down play satellite and other means. I think they have their place in the world. But, HF broadcasting is and always will remain to be a respected art form. This, despite the so-called focused, "unbiased," marketing and listenership polls. Since this is an election year, I will quote an anonymous wise man who once said: Never believe the polls or the pollsters - the ends justifies the ends. 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:24 1996 From: "Mark J. Fine" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 01:07:31 -0500 Message-ID: <313542A3.6662@crosslink.net> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> <4grtkn$1aj@is.bbsrc.ac.uk> To: Kim Niendorf Kim Niendorf wrote: > Probably, yes. The BBC are committed to increasing their worldwide > audience and, truthfully, progs like waveguide are of minority Understand your point. But, I seem to remember a minor uproar a few years ago when SW Merry-go-Round was booted from SRI. Are we SWLs getting soft? What I fear the most is a trend by the BBC of late - a common mistake for most broadcasters trying to expand their "marketability." To this I am referring to a quick, knee-jerk reaction to provide more mass-appealing pap and commercialization, rather than the quality programming they have been providing for many many years. I mean, how many times a day / how many versions of MultiTrack and news programs (albeit still well done) do we really need? > see such programmes come to an end but it was hardly worth the > effort to set up my recorder for the sake of 10 minutes! For me it was part of my regular drive to work on Friday mornings! 73, [ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ] [ 11252 Cardinal Drive * SWBC Interval Signals ] [ Remington, VA 22734-2032 * Smart Audio Control ] [ United States of America * ---- mfine@crosslink.net ---- ] [ 3834N 07751W * ----- m.fine7@genie.com ----- ] [ On Line Now --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/ ] From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:25 1996 From: igork@p3.net (Igor Kaplan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Buying a shortwave radioin PHILADELPHIA Date: 29 Feb 1996 01:41:25 GMT Message-ID: <4h3085$qtn@p3.net> References: <4gqsbd$58k@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> Michael A. Boyle (mboyle@nlnet.nf.ca) wrote: : I shall be in PHILADELPHIA and I was wondering if anyone could suggest : the names and location of a good radio store. : hello from newfoundland -The DX capital of the world. : Michael Boyle. O, please, I also would like to know About Such stores. Already for a long time I can not find any in Philadelphia.. I know about gilfer short wave, but it quite far from me. Thanks a lot. Igor. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:26 1996 From: russlay@interpath.com (Russ Lay) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Kenwood R-1000 anygood? Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 03:01:05 GMT Message-ID: <4h34k4$rgl@redstone.interpath.net> References: <4gsdln$ng8@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4gt6c5$7nh@nyx10.cs.du.edu> On 26 Feb 1996 13:49:09 -0700, rdavis@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Robert Davis) wrote: >richar2561@aol.com (Richar2561) writes: > >>Hi all, > >> A guy at my job is looking to sell me his dads kenwood R-1000 >>receiver for $200. Was the R-1000 a good radio in its day and if so is >>$200 >>a fair deal on both sides. It looks good and sounds good. > >> thanks for >>the help > >> Ditto! Min finally died after almost 16 years of service. Using a simple longwire, I was able to log almost anything I ever wanted to on SW and BCB. From the east coast I snagged most of the PNG 90 meter stations, the Aussies on 120 mb and those just above AM, all the African's everyone else was after and receiving. I think its a great radio. For that price, I'd buy it to replace the one I just lost! >>rich >This summer, my R-1000 will be fifteen years old. >It does not have a computer interface, it does not have >memories, it does not have a super accurate digital display. >but I would not sell mine for $500. >Now if you were to offer $600 ............. >So I think $200 is a very fair price. > >-- >rdavis@nyx.net Robert (Bob) Davis > Amateur Radio K0FPC > Emporia, Kansas From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:27 1996 From: mojo1969 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. Date: 29 Feb 1996 03:07:13 GMT Message-ID: <4h3591$i0u@cronkite.polaristel.net> References: <0000122700000F48@prostar.com> To: seagull,@prostar.com seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) wrote: >>I'm wondering the exact name of your RS antenna. I have an Amplified. >Mine is a 20-280 as well. How are you connecting it to your radio? What >type of radio are you using? where is you antenna located? Can you tune in an ything without the antenna? what time of day and year are you dxing? >/\./\ Seagull, As the most supportive person in this newsgroup of the RS 20-280 amplified antenna, I will assume your questions are meant for me. Firstly, thank you for your comments, as a relatively new SWLer (about three months) I thank yo for your comments backing me up on the quality of the 20-280 on low-end radios. As for my radio, I listen on a DX-390 (no i don't own stock in Radio Shack)in Blue Earth, Minnesota located about 10 miles north of the Iowa border. Though I have very little experience with electonics, the guy at RS talked me through how to solder my 75-foot longwire and ground wire to a phone-type plug that connects to the 20-280. (pretty easy). Besides my longwire, I have a multi-band inverted "V" diapole. My longire is strung up between two trees about 30 feet in the air, while my diapole is on a tree about 40 feet high. I mostly listen to my shortwave after 6 p.m. (the time the AM station about two miles away goes off the air. Without my antennas, both longwire and amplified, i get nothing. Even with the longwire without the 20-280, I get very little. That's why my $30 investment in the amplified antenna was such a bargain. While my system is probably not as good as some expensive table top receivers, I can pull in almost everything. I have DXed Pyngyang in North Korea, but I am yet to pull in Greece or the Vatican. if you have any more questons feel free to post or E-mail me. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:29 1996 From: mojo1969 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Shack Active Ant. Date: 29 Feb 1996 03:07:15 GMT Message-ID: <4h3593$i5n@cronkite.polaristel.net> References: <0000122700000F48@prostar.com> To: seagull,@prostar.com seagull@prostar.com (Seagull) wrote: >>I'm wondering the exact name of your RS antenna. I have an Amplified. >Mine is a 20-280 as well. How are you connecting it to your radio? What >type of radio are you using? where is you antenna located? Can you tune in an ything without the antenna? what time of day and year are you dxing? >/\./\ Seagull, As the most supportive person in this newsgroup of the RS 20-280 amplified antenna, I will assume your questions are meant for me. Firstly, thank you for your comments, as a relatively new SWLer (about three months) I thank yo for your comments backing me up on the quality of the 20-280 on low-end radios. As for my radio, I listen on a DX-390 (no i don't own stock in Radio Shack)in Blue Earth, Minnesota located about 10 miles north of the Iowa border. Though I have very little experience with electonics, the guy at RS talked me through how to solder my 75-foot longwire and ground wire to a phone-type plug that connects to the 20-280. (pretty easy). Besides my longwire, I have a multi-band inverted "V" diapole. My longire is strung up between two trees about 30 feet in the air, while my diapole is on a tree about 40 feet high. I mostly listen to my shortwave after 6 p.m. (the time the AM station about two miles away goes off the air. Without my antennas, both longwire and amplified, i get nothing. Even with the longwire without the 20-280, I get very little. That's why my $30 investment in the amplified antenna was such a bargain. While my system is probably not as good as some expensive table top receivers, I can pull in almost everything. I have DXed Pyngyang in North Korea, but I am yet to pull in Greece or the Vatican. if you have any more questons feel free to post or E-mail me. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:30 1996 From: sarge@interaccess.com (Jim Shoes) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: PC Shortwave Monitor and ScanBase Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 04:50:20 GMT Message-ID: <4h3b9s$3br@nntp.interaccess.com> Would someone please post or E-Mail the site(s) where I may download the two subject programs? A recent fire destroyed many of my possessions, among them most of my computer disks. I need to replace these two programs, as I was testing them and had not really had a chance to work with them. Or, if someone could provide the same info for a good shortwave logging program and/or a scanner frequency database program, I would be most appreciative. Thanks in advance for any info. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:30 1996 From: jwayda@cogent.net (Jim Wayda) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Online guide for MW stations? Date: 29 Feb 1996 06:58:12 GMT Message-ID: I am looking for an Online DX guide to U.S. MW stations that is organized by frequency? Can anyone help? Jim Wayda From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:31 1996 From: cthomas162@aol.com (CThomas162) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: RTTY Decoding, How to... Date: 29 Feb 1996 07:48:21 -0500 Message-ID: <4h47al$kju@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: cthomas162@aol.com (CThomas162) HI; Thanks for reading this . Is it possible to decode the commercial rtty on short wave frequencies or are thay all encoded? I'm particularly interested in the press signals both english and spanish language.I have an amateur rtty rec/xmitter which works fine for amateur but not for the other stuff. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks; C.W. Thomas Sig under construction... From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:35 1996 From: cameron@america.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Marti Frequencies? Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 08:18:24 GMT Message-ID: <4h3cur$23c@defiant.america.com> References: <4gv9od$kaa@service2.uky.edu> Tfugate@pop.uky.edu (Terry Fugate) wrote: >Given the recent stupidity of the Cuban "airforce", does anyone have any >of the "Radio Marti" frequencies? I suspect that we (the USA) will fire >up some of the "spare" transmitters and really talk to the Cubans. I >suspect that they (the Cubans) will be able to hear Radio Marti in their >telephones. 9825kHz is the only R. Marti frequency I'm aware of at this time. The US "Information" Agency frowns on it's citizens monitoring of it's domestic transmitters broadcasting to foreign countries. R.Marti, VOA, ect. That's why the frequencies aren't readily available in most shortwave resources. I live in east-central FL and I can just about pick up R. Marti on my dental work! You can also hear the "warbling" noise of Castro's transmitters jamming the signal. R. Marti, before this week, was broadcasting at 50,000watts. That's plenty of a signal to make it the 100 miles or so to Havana from it's location in the FL Keys. (without jamming) The current reported power is now 100,000watts. I know the signal is directional to Cuba but I'm picking them up at full-strength from the back side of their tower array's pattern. I'm sure Fidel's transmitters are aimed right at R. Marti's array because like I said earlier, I'm picking some of his jamming efforts. Hoping we can keep the citizens of the Keys and Cuba Glowing with RF, :) Cameron From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:36 1996 From: jberenyi@cc.weber.edu (John) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Wanted: Panasonic RF2200 Owners Manual Date: 29 Feb 1996 08:20 MST Distribution: world Message-ID: <29FEB199608200254@cc.weber.edu> --------------------------------------------------------------- A copy is fine. John Berenyi (jberenyi@cc.weber.edu) 2648 Deer Run Dr. Ogden, Utah 84405 From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:36 1996 From: cameron@america.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Radio Marti Frequencies? Found EM! Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 08:58:21 GMT Message-ID: <4h3f9n$2tu@defiant.america.com> References: <4gv9od$kaa@service2.uky.edu> Radio Marti Operating Frequencies and Times (UTC): 6030 kHz 0000-1200 7365kHz 0000-0400 9815kHz 2200-0100 9825kHz 1600-2200 11740kHz 1500-1800 11815kHz 1500-1800 11930kHz 1400-2300 13820kHz 1400-1600 1700-2400 15330kHz 2200-2400 Note 1700-1800....5 frequencies x 100,000 watts = MAJOR JUICE! hope this helps, Cameron From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:37 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: wade@iquest.net (Michael J. Wade) Subject: National NC-183 Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 11:55:45 GMT Afriend of mine has a National NC-183 reciever and needs a manual. Can anyone tell me where I could obtain a manual for this radio? or dows anyone have a manual that they could send me a copy of? Your help is appreciated. Mike kb9kdg From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:38 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: wade@iquest.net (Michael J. Wade) Subject: Hallicrafters S-214 Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 11:57:29 GMT I recently obtained a Hallicrafters S-214 reciever however I need a manual if anyone can tell me where I can get one or get a copy of one. Thanks Mike kb9kdg From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:39 1996 From: Jim Kennedy Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Timer Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 12:19:56 -0500 Message-ID: <3135E03C.7C17@ids2.idsonline.com> References: <31313462.5DE9@ix.netcom.com> To: Greg Gilbert Try RS 63-892 or 63-891. You might need more than one. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:40 1996 From: rkm@scanproj.raster.kodak.com (Rich Mulvey) Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT Date: 29 Feb 1996 13:20:26 GMT Message-ID: <4h496q$9cg@elmgate.raster.Kodak.Com> References: <4gon7k$itc@bubba.NMSU.Edu> Reply-To: rkm@scanproj.raster.kodak.com On 25 Feb 1996 04:06:12 GMT, jd wrote: >Ship it C.O.D. with a stipulation of "cash only" on the receipt. That >way the buyer doesn't pay until he gets the goods, and the seller knows >his property will not be delivered in exchange for a rubber check. Of course, there is still a problem - typically, you can't open the package until you've paid. So the seller could easily just ship you a piece of rock. It can be, and has been, done... - Rich From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:41 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner From: slwork@netcom.com (Steve Work) Subject: Re: BEWARE OF DEALING WITH DERRICK HALL, SEAT Message-ID: References: <4gon7k$itc@bubba.NMSU.Edu> Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:14:56 GMT jd (jd@acca.nmsu.edu) wrote: : Ship it C.O.D. with a stipulation of "cash only" on the receipt. That : way the buyer doesn't pay until he gets the goods, and the seller knows : his property will not be delivered in exchange for a rubber check. Unless the "goods" are a brick and some bubble wrap inside a box. I was wondering something. Can the person receiving a COD package open and inspect the package at the UPS (or whoever) facility before accepting and paying for it? Then decide whether he wants to pay for and accept it? It seems this would be the ideal way to handle transactions with unknown parties. Of course, I'm not sure shipping companies policies allow for doing this. Also, if you could do this, you probably wouldn't be able to know you received a *working* scanner, but at least you'd know you got a scanner for your money. Just wondering. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:42 1996 From: kbarger@haverford.edu (Kyle Barger) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Buying a shortwave radioin PHILADELPHIA Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:19:57 -0500 Message-ID: References: <4gqsbd$58k@coranto.ucs.mun.ca> In article <4gqsbd$58k@coranto.ucs.mun.ca>, mboyle@nlnet.nf.ca (Michael A. Boyle) wrote: > I shall be in PHILADELPHIA and I was wondering if anyone could suggest > the names and location of a good radio store. I'm not sure what you're looking for--I don't know of a real "radio store" a la EEB, Grove, or Universal. But depending on your interests and where you're visiting, you might check out Nathan Muchnik's. They are located on the north side of Chestnut Street between 17th and 18th streets in Center City Philadelphia. In addition to an excellent selection of classical music on CD and a relatively high-end stock of stereo & TV gear, they stock most Sony and Sangean shortwave sets. (They may have some Panasonic and Grundig as well, but I'm not sure about that.) It's a nice place to go to browse and punch buttons on the radios, but the prices are not even close to what you can get thru mail-order. (As an example, when I bought my Sangean ATS-803A several years ago, I paid $170 at Universal and Muchnik's had it for $220.) -- Kyle Barger Haverford College kbarger@haverford.edu Academic Computing From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:43 1996 From: everyknee@aol.com (Everyknee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375 opinions of quality/value please Date: 29 Feb 1996 16:38:22 -0500 Message-ID: <4h56ce$67@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: In article , "Daniel P. Walsh" writes: >The DX-375 goes to work with me and makes a rather dreary, lonely job far >more interesting and tolerable. Hey, any job where they let you listen to the radio can't be too dreary! I mostly picked my career because I could listen to the radio while I work. (I'm a graphic artist). Craig in Fresno ---- Craig in cool but sunny Fresno From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:44 1996 From: everyknee@aol.com (Everyknee) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: on-line radio reviews Date: 29 Feb 1996 16:45:59 -0500 Message-ID: <4h56qn$cf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4h3cur$23c@defiant.america.com> Dear all, A few years ago, I knew of a place where you could e-mail for reviews of various radios, including the whole Radio Shack line of products. It was in Florida, I think. Does anyone know if this service is still in operation? The reviews were well done and I bought my scanner based on one. I also think I unblocked the cellular from with info. from the same place. Craig KD6RWW ---- Craig in cool but sunny Fresno From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:45 1996 Date: 29 Feb 1996 16:51:00 +0100 From: christian@chb.ping.de (Christian Becker) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Message-ID: <63oPn2l4eFB@chb.ping.de> Subject: Sony 7600G and external antenna for traveling Hi, does anyone have any experiences and/or recommendations for an antenna for the Sony 7600G? I would like to use one which is small enough for travelling. Or is it better to use the longwire which is sold with it and some kind of antenna tuner? Thanks in advance. Kind regards. Christian ___________________ ... __o ...christian.becker....email....christian@chb.ping.de... _ \<,_ ___dortmund.germany ... (_)/ (_) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:46 1996 From: Christopher Wiemert Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: "For the People" USA made radio PRN-1000 Date: 29 Feb 1996 17:22:55 GMT Message-ID: <4h4ndf$det@fido.asd.sgi.com> References: <4gtuqb$eq2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4h2f9m$1ir@newsbf02.news.aol.com> lrvvspcc@aol.com (LRVvsPCC) wrote: >In article <4gtuqb$eq2@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, zappado@aol.com (Zappado) >writes: > >>In "Passport to World Band Radio" they expect that this radio is a >>stripped down Drake. >>-Fred >> >> > >a very nice drake > >george e hale George, How about posting a review of your radio for the group ? It it just a Drake (SW-8?) with the PRN label on it ? How has it been stripped/modified? Anyone else that has one of these, care to comment? "My opinions are my own, not my employers" Christopher Peter Wiemert Silicon Garphics builds 3D graphic Silicon Graphics Computers workstations for visual computing Mountain View, Ca. USA check out the SGI web pages: wiemert@tara.mfg.sgi.com http://www.sgi.com/ http://www.studio.sgi.com/ From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:47 1996 From: "Michael A. Rutkaus" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 17:37:29 -0500 Message-ID: <31362AA9.3EC@shentel.net> References: <1996Feb26.190009.11564@tellab5.tellabs.com> <4h0msn$jks@steel.interlog.com> In my experience, unless there is interference on the other sideband, the synchronous detection will not appear to have much effect. It is when there is interference on one sideband and NOT the other that it works its wonder. Mike K4QET From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:48 1996 From: "Denes S. Varady" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony 7600G and external antenna for traveling Date: 29 Feb 1996 18:38:09 GMT Message-ID: <4h4rqh$3no@guava.epix.net> References: <63oPn2l4eFB@chb.ping.de> No need for extra ant., most of the time... Wood & bsick buildings are just fine.. Aluninum sideings are bad, tall, re-inforced concrete will do you in.. Any good way to connect an ant. tuner?? Good luck: Denes christian@chb.ping.de (Christian Becker) wrote: >Hi, > >does anyone have any experiences and/or recommendations for an antenna for th e >Sony 7600G? I would like to use one which is small enough for travelling. > >Or is it better to use the longwire which is sold with it and some kind of >antenna tuner? > >Thanks in advance. Kind regards. > >Christian Denes S. Varady, N3NV From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:49 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: cbaer@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us (Chas) Subject: Re: RTTY Decoding, How to... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:26:27 GMT References: <4h47al$kju@newsbf02.news.aol.com> cthomas162@aol.com (CThomas162) wrote: >HI; > Thanks for reading this . Is it possible to decode the commercial rtty >on short > wave frequencies or are thay all encoded? I'm particularly interested in >the press > signals both english and spanish language.I have an amateur rtty >rec/xmitter which >works fine for amateur but not for the other stuff. Any info would be >greatly appreciated. > > Thanks; > C.W. Thomas > Sig under construction... Hello, There are a number of software programs available commercially and some shareware programs. I tried some of the shareware stuff but it didn't seem to do the job. (I'm using an HF-150) I have AEAFAXIII whigh is a commercial program. It decodes FAX, Morse Code, RTTY (there are various modes of RTTY) . I've used this program for over a year and it works flawlessly with my 486 sx33 . I've gotten many RTTY messages in French (mostly from Canada and have seen a few in other languages (Russian,Spanish) and of course English. The software comes with an interface for the serial port on your PC. They can be reached at: Advanced Electronic Applications 2006 196th Street SW Lynnwood,WA 98036 Tel: 206-774-5554 P.S. Included with the cable and software/manual they give you a long list of frequencies to try. Regards Charlie From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:50 1996 From: alan.davies@ukonline.co.uk Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Tibet Date: 29 Feb 1996 19:35:30 GMT Message-ID: <4h4v62$10c0@morse.ukonline.co.uk> I've been hearing the Tibetan People's Broadcasting Station from Lhasa very clearly recently during the European evening period. 6200 kHz in particular gives good reception from sign-on at 2300 UTC until 0100 UTC, when the English transmission from Prague to N. America appears on the same frequency. 6200 kHz appears to have been re-activated recently, together with parallel 4820 kHz (both are marked as inactive in the 1996 WRTH). Maybe the frequencies were taken off air while the transmitters were upgraded or replaced? 4035 kHz and 5020 kHz are also clearly audible, which makes the station especially easy to identify. -- Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:51 1996 From: Richard Mclachlan Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner Subject: WiNRADiO user review Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 19:37:15 GMT Message-ID: <825622635snz@foxfield.demon.co.uk> Reply-To: Richard@foxfield.demon.co.uk There is now a user review of the WiNRADiO on the Lowe Electronics web site at http://www.lowe.co.uk/ Just follow the WiNRADiO links -- Richard From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:52 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: Greg Lancaster Subject: Re: I am looking for a Shortwave Canadian Station that Broadcasts French A LOT Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 21:58:11 GMT jmac@gti.net (Scott Saloway) writes: > Joseph N. Grinnell (aa245@detroit.freenet.org) wrote: > > : Hi all! > > : I am looking for a Canadian shortwave staiton that broadcasts in > : French a lot. I want to take French next semester, and I think > : I could learn it faster if there was some station broadcasting > : it almost twenty-four hours a day. I heard, somewhere, that Canada > : operated such a station for the North. But, I do not know its > : frequency. Any help would be welcome. > > : Sincerely > : Joe > : -- > > 9625 is the frequency for CBC North Quebec. Outside of the NE/Mid > Atlantic and portions of the midwest, it's not very easily heard. They > transmit in both french and english. > > --Scott-- Joe: Look for Radio Montreal. I live in SW Florida and occasionally get in on my DX -440. They broadcast in both French and English. The bad new is the French spoken in Quebec is not the same as the French spoke n in France. From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:53 1996 From: jshaffer@mail.csrlink.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Sony 7601 Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 22:30:15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <19960229.79B7F40.13F7B@mail.csrlink.net> References: <4h22nm$pma@info-server.bbn.com> In article <4h22nm$pma@info-server.bbn.com> rbarile@bbn.com (Robert Barile) wr ites: > > I have a Sony 7601 and recently I tried listening to 75 Meters for the > shuttle. The reception was quite garbled. I m obviously not an expert in sho rt > wave radios but is there something wrong with this radio ? I don't know what a Sony 7601 is, but on my Radio Shack DX-390 I've found that the BFO adjustment is very sensitive, and with even the narrow filter not bein g particularly narrow it's hard to tune stations on a crowded band. Of course, if your radio doesn't *have* a BFO, there's the problem. The transmissions are single-sideband. -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@mail.csrlink.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | NOTICE: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | I've changed // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | Internet providers. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Fri Mar 01 21:19:53 1996 From: Fredrik Ek Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Any swedish DX - people here ? (Fredrik Ek) Date: 29 Feb 1996 22:33:36 GMT Message-ID: <4h59k0$sam@studium.student.umu.se> Please, send me a e - mail if you are a swedish DX - er or if you have some sort of experience of swedish recieving conditions. I am about to order my first reciever an I have some questions about what model would suit swedish conditions best. Sincerely. Mr. Fredrik Ek frkekk95@student.umu.se From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:50 1996 From: fwalker@internetmci.com Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner Subject: FS: scanners Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 23:04:47 PDT Message-ID: I've 2 scanners for sale: bearecat BC101 --- 75.00 or trade for satelite receiver with 70mhz if loop Bearcat bc 855xlt with cell and memory mods --- $150.00 or trade for satelite receiver with 70mhz if loop. Both scanners have documenation and are in show room shape. I'm interested e-mail me at fwalker@intermci.com Or phone me at 214-918-6036 work 214-396-8656 home after 6:30 pm cst Fred walker From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:51 1996 From: dk@crl.com (David A. Kaye) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:15 -0800 Message-ID: <4grtfj$brr@crl8.crl.com> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> Mark J. Fine wrote the quoted material below: " Seems like there's a pattern here: The BBC get themselves into a crunch " (this time the budget again), and then they do something really bizarre " to tick off the listeners. Not at all. Turns out that more people now listen to the BBC World Service through affiliate stations than via their shortwave relays. The BBC is now a worldwide network. To accommodate this they now have "breath pauses" each hour so that affiliates can cut in and out. Listen for these every hour at :59:15 (for 2 seconds at the end of a program) and at :59:30 (for 2 seconds just before "This is London") and sometimes at the half hour. These were put in because of requests from affiliate stations both to join easily and so that they could cut out the BBC board op's announcements of upcoming programs (which the affiliates may or may not be carrying). Shortwave is a has-been medium for the most part. It just isn't growing. Companies such as Transworld Radio have abandoned SW. KGEI (San Francisco) went off the air in 1994 when they couldn't afford the power bills any longer. Other broadcasters are either cutting back or concentrating on satellite distribution. -- (c) 1996 David Kaye From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:52 1996 From: ccrawford@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net (Charles P. Crawford) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Liberia Date: 26 Feb 1996 02:11:59 GMT Message-ID: References: In article , mikelson@rhesys.mb.ca (Charles Mikelson) wrote: > Does anyone know the frequency for ELWA in Monrovia,Liberia > it is a Missionary Christian Station associated with the > Sudan Interior Mission? I recently read a book that mentioned > it and was wondering if it propagated to North America. > Its listed in English from 0600-0830 utc on 4760. It seems I've heard it occasionally. ---- As a old historical note I have a QSL from them on 11940 back in 1972!! Charlie -- "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." B. Dylan From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:55 1996 From: mls@wwa.com (Mike) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Telephone line as a SW antenna? Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 03:07:49 GMT Message-ID: <3131232d.4125405@news.wwa.com> Recently I heard something about using the telephone wiring in your house as an antenna for your short wave radio. Has anyone out there heard of this and/or tried it? Will it provide any significant improvement for a SW portable? And lastly, where can I get more information on this? Thanks. Mike From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:56 1996 From: kenpaul@gatecoms.gatecom.com (Ken Paul) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Manual Needed for JRC NRD-525 Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:22:29 GMT Message-ID: <4gr91l$io5@www.gatecom.com> From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:57 1996 From: kenpaul@gatecoms.gatecom.com (Ken Paul) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Manual Needed for JRC NRD-525 Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:27:28 GMT Message-ID: <4gr9b0$io5@www.gatecom.com> Posting this message for a co-worker whose news server has gone down... Looking for the manual for a JRC NRD-525 (the author has not the slightest idea what it is) send ALL reples to Hank Brakman at kb2rkx@weca.org do NOT post replies or send mail to me... thanks! -- Ken Paul From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:57 1996 From: mikelson@rhesys.mb.ca (Charles Mikelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: 6954.9 Khz signal Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 06:49:52 CST Hi everyone: On Sunday Feb 25 1996 I heard a unid. broadcast that called itself Voice of Interpretive Psychology at 0627 UTC it abruptly came on the air gave an ID and proceeded to give dream interpretations I asume this is a Pirate but does anyone know where it originates? -- Charles Mikelson -- Subscriber on: RHEma SYStems News & Mail Site, Winnipeg, MB, Canada - BBS: +1-204-269-6728 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are those of the subscriber. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:22:58 1996 From: Kim Niendorf Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: 26 Feb 1996 09:13:59 GMT Message-ID: <4grtkn$1aj@is.bbsrc.ac.uk> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <31308E15.308F@crosslink.net> "Mark J. Fine" wrote: > > Joel Rubin wrote: > > ...at the end of March. There will be an 8-part mini-series from > > September. Comments to simon.spanswick@bbc.co.uk > > Yes, I caught that on Friday morning. So, now we will not have a > radio-oriented program from the Beeb (even if it's all of ten minutes > long) for the entire Spring/Summer sked. > snip > One has to wonder how their listenership skyrocketed to 144M. Are they > giving us the real poop here? Probably, yes. The BBC are committed to increasing their worldwide audience and, truthfully, progs like waveguide are of minority interest however sad it may be for us to admit it. Of course, it's sad to see such programmes come to an end but it was hardly worth the effort to set up my recorder for the sake of 10 minutes! Kim From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:00 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: agurney@hpsqf.sqf.hp.com (Alisdair Gurney) Subject: Re: What is UTC? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 09:34:20 GMT References: <312F7C3A.13EA@boulder.vni.com> <4gop1j$2qp@news1.usa.pipeline.com> Nearly there: Universal Time, Coordinated ^ ^ ^ From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:00 1996 From: Giovanni D'Amico Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Wanted: P E N N A N T S Date: 26 Feb 1996 13:42:01 GMT Message-ID: <4gsdba$msi@news.eunet.ch> Hi to everybody I am interested in trading shortwave radio pennants. I am also interested in b uying your unwanted pennants. I have over than 30 duplicates I would like to swap. For th ose interested in latin american pennants: I also have duplicates from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador an d Costa Rica. Visit my Web page where pictures of some of my duplicate pennants are availabl e: http://www.srg-ssr.ch/PRV You may contact me at the following e-mail address: damico@srg-ssr.ch Best 73's Giovanni D'Amico From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:01 1996 From: Eric Cooper <104202.2050@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Need Info on UHF TV Stations Date: 26 Feb 1996 15:22:02 GMT Message-ID: <4gsj6q$o8v$2@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: >need a list of UHF TV Frequencies... The World Radio-TV Handbook contains this information in the TV section and is available from any large bookstore chain. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:02 1996 From: russki@dial.pipex.com (Russell Taylor) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Looking for Latin SW Stations Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 17:55:35 GMT Message-ID: <4gs052$em9@soap.news.pipex.net> I'm looking for SW stations brodcasting in Latin... If anyone has any information (freqs or listings locations) it would be most appreciated. Answers via email please to: russki@dial.pipex.com Thanks Russki ------------------------------------------------------------ | Russell Taylor | "Fast. Powerful. User-friendly.. | | russki@dial.pipex.com | Now choose any two.." | | London, UK | ---Eric Daniels | ------------------------------------------------------------ From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:03 1996 From: emichelson@nwu.edu (Edward A. Michelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Date: 26 Feb 1996 17:57:40 GMT Message-ID: <4gssak$r3g@news.acns.nwu.edu> References: Reply-To: emichelson@nwu.edu > pr> In my short experience with a Sony ICF-7600G, I have noted that the > pr> audio quality differs between sideband selections (the "first" > pr> sideband seems more full or bassy, the "second" sideband seems more > pr> tinny or communications quality). I have found, however, that it is > pr> possible to pull a signal out of the noise and intereference in a way > pr> that reminds me of a Notch filter on a much larger and more expensive > pr> radio. > > I have a 7600 and have noted that the Lower Sideband is always > easier to tune than the Upper. For this reason I always select > the Lower switch even when tuning in an Upper since the audio > is much stronger. In my experience with an SW100, the audio quality is different between the synch set to upper and lower. The lower is alway a bit fuller in the bass, i.e lacking upper frequency audio. I think this must be due to an offset between upper side band synch and lower. I think the synch circuit does not exactly hit the middle of the frequency. In theory the audio portion contained in the upper sideband and lower sideband should be identical. The advantage of synch detection is that one side band or the other may experience interferrance from an adjacent strong sw station. If that interferring station is 5khz above the desired freq, the lower sideband would be cleaner to listen to. If the interferrance is from a station 5 khz lower, than the upper would be better. Note: on thre sw100s, if you set lower sideband sync, and if you tune down by 1khz, then the audio sounds just like synch on the upper sideband, i.e. the high frequencies in the audio are restored. This is why I think the synch detector is slightly offset. Since the circuitry in the 7600 is supposed to be very similar to the sw100, I think that is what you are noticing. Edward A. Michelson Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. USA emichelson@nwu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:04 1996 From: emichelson@nwu.edu (Edward A. Michelson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: SONY SALE Date: 26 Feb 1996 18:03:33 GMT Message-ID: <4gssll$r3g@news.acns.nwu.edu> Reply-To: emichelson@nwu.edu I posted an announcement of a sale at the SONY store on Michigan Ave in Chicago, last summer with lots of responses. The Sony store has a sale again later this week. Only one day, and it will not be publically advertised. I purchased an sw100s for $299.00 at the sale last summer. The 7600 and 2010 and 55s were also on sale at excellent prices. If anyone is interested, e.mail me, and I will give you the details. BTW, I do not work for sony, nor own sony stock, nor do my relatives work for them. Just wanted to share this opportunity with the rest of you -- Edward A. Michelson Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. USA emichelson@nwu.edu From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:05 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Message-ID: <1996Feb26.190009.11564@tellab5.tellabs.com> References: Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 19:00:09 GMT In article prografx@teleport.com (Steve K ennedy) writes: > >>Question: Is the sideband indicated when one invokes synch. mode the side >>where the rig detects adjacent channel interference, implying that a jog >>to the other side is what's needed? If so, this doesn't really square >>with my (admittedly limited) experience. Further, I've tried going to >>straight sideband reception and have found that, in fact, the side >>indicated when I first hit the synch. button often contains a better >>version of the signal I'm trying to receive--that the adjacent >>interference is actually on the side the manual tells me to tune to. > If your 2010 is aligned properly it should jog to the lower sideband when the radio is tuned below the carrier frequency and to upper sideband when the rad iois tuned above the carrier. At the same time, the alignment in sideband mod e can be off. >>Another question: Is synchronous sideband capability over-rated, at least >>for the keen-but-not-obsessed worldband listener? > Synchronous detection was developed to replace the AM carrier during selective fading. Selective fading is a phonomenon that's caused by propagation of radi o waves in the atmosphere. It selectively fades certain frequencies while others are enhanced. Selective fading can reduce an AM carrier and increase sidebands causing distortion (it sounds like SSB in AM mode). Synchrouous detection locks the radio's BFO to the AM carrier and using single sideband reception, it replaces the carrier during fading. Distortion is kept to a minimum. The only drawback that I know with synchronous detection is it's inability to correct audio frequency response which can also fade. Sometimes the signal can sound bassy while other times it can sound tinny. --- Jack Albert WA9FVP (Fellow Radio Hacker) Tellabs Operations Inc. 1000 Remington Blvd Voice (708) 378-6201 Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FAX (708) 378-6721 From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:06 1996 From: jshaffer@pennet.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Timer Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 19:29:58 Message-ID: <19960226.79C2008.11D76@pennet.net> References: <31313462.5DE9@ix.netcom.com> In article <31313462.5DE9@ix.netcom.com> Greg Gilbert writes: > Hello All: I know this is a little out of the subject area but; I am > looking for a 7 day a week; 14 ON/OFF times; digital AC plug in timer. If you have a spare VCR, you can tape radio programs on it as long as it doesn't complain about the lack of a video signal. (I have no idea which ones do and which ones don't.) -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@pennet.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | /\v/\ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | This signature // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:07 1996 From: jshaffer@pennet.net (Jim Shaffer, Jr.) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What do the "number" broadcasts mean? Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 19:30:03 Message-ID: <19960226.79C2008.112F1@pennet.net> References: <4gsnju$67n@pulm1.accessone.com> In article <4gsnju$67n@pulm1.accessone.com> rivero@accessone.com (Michael Rive ro) writes: > Last night, while playing with the old Heathkit shortwave,I chanced > across a broadcast at roughly 6.75 Mhz hat conssted of a voice repeating > a series of numbers over and over. > > Anyone know what this is? It sounds like some of the "personal message" > broacasts we beaqmd into Germany during WW2. These are spy transmissions, but nobody will admit to owning them. -- * From the disk of: | jshaffer@pennet.net | "there's a hell of Jim Shaffer, Jr. | /\v/\ // | a good universe 37 Brook Street | This signature // | next door; let's go" Montgomery, PA 17752 | under construction. \\// | (e.e. cummings) From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:08 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: jwa@tellabs.com (John Albert) Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Message-ID: <1996Feb26.195135.26709@tellab5.tellabs.com> References: <4gssak$r3g@news.acns.nwu.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 19:51:35 GMT In article <4gssak$r3g@news.acns.nwu.edu> emichelson@nwu.edu writes: > >Note: on thre sw100s, if you set lower sideband sync, and if you tune down >by 1khz, then the audio sounds just like synch on the upper sideband, i.e. >the high frequencies in the audio are restored. This is why I think the >synch detector is slightly offset. Since the circuitry in the 7600 is >supposed to be very similar to the sw100, I think that is what you are >noticing. > > > The Sony ICF-2010 service manual has a section that covers synchronous detection alignment. --- Jack Albert WA9FVP (Fellow Radio Hacker) Tellabs Operations Inc. 1000 Remington Blvd Voice (708) 378-6201 Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FAX (708) 378-6721 From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:11 1996 From: ccashion@spd.dsccc.com (Charles Cashion) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375 opinions of quality/value please Date: 26 Feb 1996 21:49:33 GMT Message-ID: <4gt9td$2vp@sun001.spd.dsccc.com> References: <16b_9602240610@woodybbs.com> Bob Ferguson (Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org) wrote: bf> The Radio Shack DX-375 has just gone on sale for $69.99 and I'm bf> thinking of buying one for my nephew who is going to be traveling to man y bf> parts of the world in Asia and Europe and I'm thinking of buying it for bf> him. Does this thing actually have numeric frequency entry or is that bf> numeric keypad just for memory channels? 1. Yes, you can directly enter a desired frequency. But only to the nearest 5kHz. Not all stations are on exact multiples of 5kHz. 8-( 2. There is a gap in its reception from 1800 kHz to 2100 kHz. One of the first times I wanted to use it was to adjust the local oscillator of another receiver to 2085 8<( 3. There is a gap in its reception from 6250 kHz to 7100 kHz. 8-( 4. There is no BFO. This means that one cannot listen to SSB transmissions. I also got it for $69.95. I like the size. I like the convenience of two C cells (battery life seems reasonable). I wanted to use it to pick up broadcasts from Bosnia and Croatia, but they do not reach Texas on a reliable basis. Before you make your decision, do you know what frequencies your nephew will try to monitor? Charles -- +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | DSC Communications "...here pigs will fly, | | Charles Cashion lightning will strike twice, | | 214-519-2583 hell will freeze over, and eventually, | | ccashion@spd.dsccc.com things will get really interesting..." | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:13 1996 From: jlco@slip.net (Jeff Lillard) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375 opinions of quality/value please Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 22:32:28 GMT Message-ID: <4gtcib$mvn@slip.net> References: <16b_9602240610@woodybbs.com> Bob, I have a DX-375, DX-392 and a Sony 2001 and the DX-375 receives just about as well as the other radios. I does have direct freq. input. Batteries (2 c cells) seem to last a long time. A good radio...........Jeff Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Ferguson) wrote: > The Radio Shack DX-375 has just gone on sale for $69.99 and I'm >thinking of buying one for my nephew who is going to be traveling to many par ts >of the world in Asia and Europe and I'm thinking of buying it for >him. Does this thing actually have numeric frequency entry or is that >numeric keypad just for memory channels? What are your experiences with >this radio? Have any gripes? If so this is your chance for revenge against it >as I probably won't buy if it is no good. I'm hoping to find a radio with >keypad freq input for under a hundred and this looks like it might be it. Wha t >do you think. >--- Opus-CBCS 1.79.x > # Origin: Retriever's Retreat (KB5WIF) VFC/V32B/V42b (73:6601/0.0) >-- >|Fidonet: Bob Ferguson 1:275/17 >|Internet: Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org >| >| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:14 1996 From: zappado@aol.com (Zappado) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: "For the People" USA made radio PRN-1000 Date: 26 Feb 1996 22:46:19 -0500 Message-ID: <4gtuqb$eq2@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gtdcs$4av@fido.asd.sgi.com> Reply-To: zappado@aol.com (Zappado) In "Passport to World Band Radio" they expect that this radio is a stripped down Drake. -Fred From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:14 1996 From: zappado@aol.com (Zappado) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RS DX-394 Any reviews in yet?? Date: 26 Feb 1996 22:46:45 -0500 Message-ID: <4gtur5$erf@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4gosmd$i9l@news1.wolfe.net> Reply-To: zappado@aol.com (Zappado) I've had my DX-394 for about a week and really like it. It's quite an upgrade for me since I've previously used an old RS DX-200 single conversion analog table top. I agree with criticisms about the rig's selectivity, but sensitivity is good. AM DX is good, too. SSB reception quite superior to tunable BFO radios. Audio is good; better than I expected with the small internal speaker. If you gear your expectations to the price I don't think you'll be disappointed. -Fred From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:15 1996 From: dk@crl.com (David A. Kaye) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Timer Date: 27 Feb 1996 01:13:03 -0800 Message-ID: <4guhuv$iu7@crl5.crl.com> References: <31313462.5DE9@ix.netcom.com> <19960226.79C2008.11D76@pennet.net> Jim Shaffer, Jr. wrote the quoted material below: " If you have a spare VCR, you can tape radio programs on it as long as it " doesn't complain about the lack of a video signal. (I have no idea which " ones do and which ones don't.) For the older VCRs that do need video for synch, simply tune to a good strong local station. What the video is doesn't matter, of course, all you're going to be doing is plugging into the "dub" jack of the audio so that you can tape over the TV station's sound. -- (c) 1996 The Norwegians were so proud of their David Kaye invention of the paper clip, they once wore them on military uniforms. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:16 1996 From: mail08458@pop.net (Bryan) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: 2010 synchronous question Date: 27 Feb 1996 02:18:24 GMT Message-ID: <4gtplg$i5m@alterdial.UU.NET> References: It's possible that either the BFO offset(s) is not where it should be, or the filter passband is not symmetrical. I've noticed this effect on my FRG-7700 if the BFOs are skewed to one side of the passband. Not familiar with the scheme Sony is using, but a good technician that knows the radio should be able to align the IF chain for better balance between sidebands. Good luck. Bryan mail08458@pop.net > mbarry@absint.login.qc.ca (Martin Barry) writes: > -=> Quoting prografxAlleleport.com to All <=- > > pr> In my short experience with a Sony ICF-7600G, I have noted that the > pr> audio quality differs between sideband selections (the "first" > pr> sideband seems more full or bassy, the "second" sideband seems more > pr> tinny or communications quality). I have found, however, that it is ...snip... > I have a 7600 and have noted that the Lower Sideband is always > easier to tune than the Upper. For this reason I always select > the Lower switch even when tuning in an Upper since the audio > is much stronger. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:17 1996 From: cvickers@internorth.com (Charlene Vickers) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is UTC? Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 02:41:56 GMT Message-ID: <4gtr4a$6ie@mail.wincom.net> References: <312F7C3A.13EA@boulder.vni.com> <4gop1j$2qp@news1.usa.pipeline.com> In article , agurney@hpsqf.sqf.hp.com (Alisdair Gurney) wrote: >Nearly there: > >Universal Time, Coordinated >^ ^ ^ > This is a good mnemonic (?) tool to remember what UTC means, but UTC does not stand for Universal Time, Coordinated. When the term UTC was created, the French wanted the abbreviation to be TUC (Temps Universelles Coordinees - I think that's the French spelling - I apologize if it isn't), and the Americans wanted it to be CUT (Coordinated Universal Time). Somebody jumped in and proposed UTC because (a) both TUC and CUT can be made into words in many languages (and "1330 tuck" or "1330 cut" would sound odd) and (b) UTC is not the abbreviation of Universal Time in any major language, and the proposer thought that an acronym not derived from any specific language would be a good compromise. Since words in English can be reordered (unlike most other languages) you can fit English words to match UTC, and a lot of people assume UTC stands for Universal Time Co-ordinated. But it doesn't. Charlene Vickers > cvickers@internorth.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:19 1996 From: John F Williams Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Voice of Russia E Mail Address Date: 27 Feb 1996 09:40:07 GMT Message-ID: <4gujhn$3d3@bolivia.it.earthlink.net> Could someone please Email me the Voice Of Russia Email address? I heard Eugene Nikitenko give one out on his "New Markets" show, but I could not make it out, or get whatever I thought I heard to work. Thank you so much for your assistance. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:19 1996 From: navsaria@bu.edu (Dipesh Navsaria) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Tirana/RS Active Antenna Date: 27 Feb 1996 11:29:56 GMT Message-ID: <4gupvk$mvo@news.bu.edu> Hi all. Has anyone had any success picking up Radio Tirana (from Albania) in the northeastern US? What frequencies do you use? I have 6145/7160 at 0145-0200 and 0230-0300GMT as the correct freqs from the '96 Passport, but I'm not sure if it's changed or not. I'm using a Sony 7600G with a longwire antenna that's around the perimeter of my study -- I can't use outdoor antennas here. I also purchased a Radio Shack Active Antenna yesterday to see if that helps, but it didn't -- it amplified some signals well, but others didn't work too well. Any hints on using it effectively? Thanks, Dipesh Brookline, MA, USA (navsaria@bu.edu) From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:20 1996 From: Tfugate@pop.uky.edu (Terry Fugate) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Radio Marti Frequencies? Date: 27 Feb 1996 15:59:09 GMT Message-ID: <4gv9od$kaa@service2.uky.edu> Given the recent stupidity of the Cuban "airforce", does anyone have any of the "Radio Marti" frequencies? I suspect that we (the USA) will fire up some of the "spare" transmitters and really talk to the Cubans. I suspect that they (the Cubans) will be able to hear Radio Marti in their telephones. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:21 1996 From: artburke@sky.net (Arthur Burke) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Yagi antenna Date: 27 Feb 1996 16:49:20 GMT Message-ID: <4gvcmg$lm4@alpha.sky.net> The so-called Yagi antenna (sometimes referred to as a Yagi/Uda) in your case would be a typical American (?) television antenna. (I question American because I'm sure exactly the same type of antenna is used all over the world regardless of TV signal differences, they're on the same frequencies! The antenna (if not used for transmitting) consists of a reflector and a multitude of directors. For transmitting, of course, there must also be a "driven" element. These elements are sized for an "average" wavelength across the TV/FM spectrum. 'nuff said! Art Burke NE4F/WPE0FOJ Lenexa, KS From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:22 1996 From: Kent Winrich Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Kiwa Loop Wanted Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 11:43:52 -0800 Message-ID: <3134B078.5351@execpc.com> I am still looking for a Kiwa MW loop. Anyone out there have one to part with?? Email me at kent.winrich@industry.net Kent, NI9U From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:23 1996 From: psidwell@ccia.com () Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: What is the SW Freq for Rush L? Date: 28 Feb 1996 16:35:39 GMT Message-ID: <4h208r$p0q@tofu.alt.net> References: <312A38C4.5736@capecod.net> >> Rush Limbaugh, Anybody know what freq he's on and what time? << WWCR 15420MHZ Live Broadcast of his show from 1200-1500 EST. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:24 1996 From: ksmith@infogo.com (Kenneth E. Smith) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: DX-375 opinions of quality/value please Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 21:53:48 -0600 Message-ID: References: <16b_9602240610@woodybbs.com> In article <16b_9602240610@woodybbs.com>, Bob.Ferguson@f17.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Ferguson) wrote: > The Radio Shack DX-375 has just gone on sale for $69.99 and I'm > thinking of buying one for my nephew who is going to be traveling to many parts > of the world in Asia and Europe and I'm thinking of buying it for > him. Does this thing actually have numeric frequency entry or is that > numeric keypad just for memory channels? What are your experiences with > this radio? Have any gripes? If so this is your chance for revenge against i t > as I probably won't buy if it is no good. I'm hoping to find a radio with > keypad freq input for under a hundred and this looks like it might be it. Wh at > do you think. A DX-375 was my first shortwave radio, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The numeric keypad is used for both entering digital frequencies and for memory presets. The antenna has grown loose over time, however, but I have had it since 1993. If anyone knows of a way to tighten this antenna I would appreciate it. Kenneth E. Smith ksmith@infogo.com -- Kenneth E. Smith ksmith@infogo.com Vade retro satana nunquam suade mihi vana sunt mala quae libas ipse venena bibas From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:25 1996 Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: brian.carling@acenet.com (Brian Carling) Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 10:24:00 -0500 Subject: Radio information! Message-ID: <2a6.25452.548@acenet.com> If anyone is interested in getting some great info files via the Internet system, I have the following available: MEGALIST = A large list of sources for electronic parts, kits etc. DEALERS = A list of sources for SWL receivers, amateur radios etc. MANUALS = Sources for service manuals, circuit diagrams etc. TUBES = List of sources for valves=bottles=vacuum tubes! XTALS = A list of sources for radio crystals. Most sources are USA and UK Updated copies downloadable from BBSes at: (301) 681-7782, (301) 942-2218, (301) 299-3292, (301) 563-1306 (301) 417-6952, (202) 619-1494, (202) 208-7679, (301) 933-8251 FTP site is at ftp.lehigh.edu. Login as anonymous, and use your e-mail address as the password. FTP: ftp://ftp.lehigh.edu/pub/listserv/qrp-l/misc/megalist.txt WWW: http://qrp.cc.nd.edu/QRP-L/index.html WWW: http://www.nd.edu/~shideg/ DOWNLOAD as MEGALIST.ZIP or individually as: megalist.txt manuals.txt dealers.txt tubes.txt xtals.txt ======== * SLMR 2.1a * Please wait, downloading art work for AOL & charging you! From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:26 1996 From: afn29443@afn.org (john p. sumner) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: BBC Waveguide to end Date: 29 Feb 1996 13:28:10 GMT Message-ID: <4h49la$hb8@huron.eel.ufl.edu> References: <4gkd7j$l7l@ixnews4.ix.netcom.com> <4h4539$lb9@news.bu.edu> Dipesh Navsaria (navsaria@bu.edu) wrote: : I briefly exchanged e-mail with Simon Spanswick about this. He said, very : diplomatically, that if I disagree with this decision I should send mail to : worldservice.letters@bbc.co.uk . He basically portrayed it as a "scheduling " : problem, not a problem with the program content. Somehow I think that he wa s : purposely leaving a lot unsaid. :-) I think the program was lousy, there other good programs like dx party line, media network and chrumba dx with marie lamb and sprectrum om sat nites at 10 John P. Sumner afn29443@afn.org From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:27 1996 From: mitymik@crl.com (Mick Ishmael) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: RTTY Decoding, How to... Date: 29 Feb 1996 13:41:39 -0800 Message-ID: <4h56ij$m7a@crl9.crl.com> References: <4h47al$kju@newsbf02.news.aol.com> CThomas162 (cthomas162@aol.com) wrote: : HI; : Thanks for reading this . Is it possible to decode the commercial rtty : on short : wave frequencies or are thay all encoded? I'm particularly interested in : the press : signals both english and spanish language.I have an amateur rtty : rec/xmitter which : works fine for amateur but not for the other stuff. Any info would be : greatly appreciated. : You can build the hamcomm/jvfax interface if you have a spare serial port. Hamcomm is shareware and does most of the ham rtty/morse/etc modes, and jvfax does slow scan TV and WEFAX. Get JVfax 7.0 or later and build the one the has 2 caps at the input. the older version just does not work. The trouble with this, packrat (the AEA software) and anything else is that it is not robust enough...it JUST does HAM modes, not the many variations thereof the are used elseware on shortwave. For those modes, you have to go with HOKA or WAVECOM ...they cover the more obscure modes. If only some European (as this is where a lot of these other modes are used) would either improve Hamcomm or come out with new software for the interface for the other modes, everybody would be in relativly good shape! :) :) i havnt run into English 'in the clear' besides meteo...anybody got freqs? From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:28 1996 From: luh700@gosset.kodak.com (Jeffrey D. Morris) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: [Q]: Basics Introduction Date: 29 Feb 1996 17:53:05 GMT Distribution: world Message-ID: <4h4p61$sun@kodak.rdcs.Kodak.COM> Having just recently developed an interest in radio, a number of questions have occured to me as I listen to my new Superadio III. To begin with, just how does this all work, and what do all those impressive specs on the SRIII box mean? Rather than clogging the netwaves with silly questions, I was hoping some of you out there might have some suggestions on texts that explain the basics of radio communication, basic electronics, etc. Although I am mathematical after a sort, I am not electronic at all. I sort of know what a resistor and capacitor do, but I have no idea why one would want t hem to do what it is I think they do. This should give you an idea of what level I'm looking for. Many thanks for any suggestions!! -- Jeffrey D. Morris, Ph.D. Quality Tech. & Applied Statistics Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14652-4608 morris@kodak.com From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:29 1996 From: Donnie Hagan Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,alt.radio.scanner Subject: ORION TELECOM? Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:08:24 -0800 Message-ID: <31366A28.DCC@occ-uky.campus.mci.net> References: <4gon7k$itc@bubba.NMSU.Edu> Anybody had any dealings with these guys-good or bad? E-mail me please. From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:30 1996 From: goose@atlantic.net (Richard Zimmerman) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Re: Cuban Shootdown & USCG Comms Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 20:46:25 GMT Message-ID: <4h53j3$46l@news.atlantic.net> References: <31301090.2ED3@access.digex.net> Reply-To: goose@atlantic.net "Randall S. Benn" wrote: >At 0350 on 2/25, I monitored a phone patch from the USCG C-130 search and >rescue crew that was in the area off of Cuba where the MIGs shot down the >2 US civilian planes. The flight crew was discussing the logistics of >maintaining a watch over the area until first daylight when a recovery >could be attempted. Sounded like the planes were submerged, but were >just under the surface of the water. >The flight crew was asking for relief of the search operations until >first daylight since the planes were submerged, but were not moving. The >crew was advised that a constant watch must be maintained over the area >since the incident had received White House attention. >Should be plenty of good comms on 5696 with this incident for another 6 >hours or so. >Randy Benn >Alexandria, VA USA You go boy! Hope you got some good info... I read this at 8am Sunday morniong and kind of doubted it until I went to Books-A-Million here in Ocala, Florida and SAW IT on CNN. Totally blew my mind! Have a good one! From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:31 1996 From: bumski@ix.netcom.com (Gregory K. Dawson) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Looking for Broadband Linear Amplifier Operating in 20 to 1000megahertz Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 21:44:59 GMT Message-ID: <4h56sm$f4r@cloner4.netcom.com> I'm looking for a broadband linear operating from 20 to 1000 megahertz range. The minimum final output must be 50 watts. Please, e-mail me at bumski@ix.netcom.com if you have one. Please send asking price, phone number, and address. Thanks, Greg From lwbyppp@epix.net Thu Mar 07 10:23:32 1996 Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave From: genef@netcom.com (Gene Fornario) Subject: Longwave broadcast dx question Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 22:40:39 GMT I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of my ambitions is to dx a longwave broadcaster. On top of that, using a loop antenna in a studio apartment (no room or permissions for long-wires). I actually have been having some good results when the LW broadcast band (153-279 KHz) is not plagued by high level buzzing noise. Feb. 29, 0045-0145 PST brought in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on 279 KHz, using a Bendix battery-operated radio direction finder. The signal was barely audible but strong enough for me to null the signal and get a 310-314 degree heading. Great circle calculations gave Y-S as 312 degrees bearing and 4577 miles distance. I did notice the signal was good for an hour in the above time period. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city on the south end of Sakhalin Island which is just north of Japan. That means it must have been around dusk or sunset for that part of Russia. After that one hour period, the signal faded, neve to heard again. So, not being familiar with LW/MW propagation, am I to assume that signals in that part of the frequency spectrum are at their best at sunset? For those on the west-coast of North America, 279 is a good bet...I have also heard 153, 180, 236, and 243 as well. If you also keep a radio tuned to the Russian domestic shortwave frequencies (7210 KHz is a good signal), you can actually notice the match of the programs, even if you do not understand the Russian language. Gene--