World of Ham Radio 1997/WOHR97_AmSoft_(1997-02-01).iso/usenets/1995_07/_shortwa.txt

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:19 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!paladin.american.edu!auvm!CUVMB.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU!kwyatt
Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 19:10:47 -0700
Reply-To: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RFPI SW Sked & Emaill adr
Lines: 35

CURRENT FREQUENCIES:

6.200 MHZ 1200-2100 UTC/GMT
7.385 MHZ 2100-0800 UTC/GMT
9.400 MHZ 24 HOURS
15.050 MHZ 1200-0000 UTC/GMT


The above is a new service from RFPI.  We would appreciate
feedback.  Do you find it useful?  Are there changes you would
like to see in the listing (ie format, etc?).

Our e-mail address is [e-mail].  Reception reports
gratefully welcomed and will be responded to via return e-mail.

Thank you for your interest in RFPI.  We look forward to serving
you long into the future!!

Joe Bernard,
Program Coordinator, English
Radio For Peace International, Costa Rica
 [B [A






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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:20 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 22:52:01 -0700
Reply-To: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Subject: July 7, 1995 Loggings
Lines: 46

Created using SWLOGit 1.19, on the 07-01-1995 at 21:54:34.(Local)

Frequency: 5065 Khz
Station  :
TX Site  : Nashville
Country  : USA
Date     : 07-02-95     Call: WWCR
Time(UTC): 02:15
Details  : Spectrum
           General talk on radio issues & Death of the
           WOLFMAN JACK. Dead at 57 of heart failure.
N6JPA IS LOCATED: 120 : W : 35 : N
San Luis Obispo, CA
Frequency: 5000 Khz
Station  :
TX Site  : Colorado USA
Country  : USA
Date     : 07-02-95     Call: WWV/H
Time(UTC): 02:18
Details  : Solar Flux 79, A index 12


N6JPA IS LOCATED: 120 : W : 35 : N
San Luis Obispo, CA
Frequency: 7385 Khz
Station  : Radio For Peace Int.
TX Site  : Costa Rica
Country  : Costa Rica
Date     : 07-02-95     Call: RFPI
Time(UTC): 03:00
Details  : Programs regarding recent US Supereme Court
           rulings and US Broadcasting monopolies.

N6JPA IS LOCATED: 120 : W : 35 : N
San Luis Obispo, CA


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PGP KEY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:21 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 20:55:43 -0700
Reply-To: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Subject: New politically correct tagline
Lines: 12

For all the who censor my postings because I support use of PGP.
I hope this will satisfy the gods of the list services.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:22 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news.kei.com!newshost.marcam.com!zip.eecs.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!paladin.american.edu!auvm!CUVMB.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU!kwyatt
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 1995 10:43:58 -0700
Reply-To: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Subject: 31 Meters 070295
Lines: 15

This day @ 1400 UTC I tuned in to 31 meters and the conditions were great.
I heard hundreds of station, 5 KHz apart. From Asia & Europe. I am located
in California so this could be a great time for anyone in western N. America
to try getting DX. A little early, but hey it is great.
73, Keith

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:22 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!sc2c526a.ra.osd.mil!nova.sti.nasa.gov!lerc.nasa.gov!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!aa938
From: [e-mail] (James Careless)
Subject: Sangean 803A: some problems...
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (James Careless)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (James Careless)
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 06:43:29 GMT
Lines: 15

Hi there: I've got a Sangean 803A that's a few years old, and it's
developed a few problems:

1) The antenna jack seems to have shorted out.

2) Recently the battery power connection has become intermittent inside
the radio; my suspicion is that it's one of the tab connections inside the
set, but I haven't opened it up yet.

Any suggestions (beyond opening it up, of course)?

jc
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endquote: "We live on the faultlines of time, never knowing when they're
going to shift."


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:23 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!nstn.ns.ca!cs.dal.ca!ccn.cs.dal.ca!ab304
From: [e-mail] (Robert Speirs)
Subject: RFI's Internet address?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (USENET News)
Nntp-Posting-Host: ccn.cs.dal.ca
Organization: Chebucto Community Net
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 1995 05:06:43 GMT
Lines: 10

What is Radio France International's Internet address?

==============================================================================
        Robert Speirs, 12 Briarwood Cres, Halifax, NS, B3M 1P3, Canada
              tel/fax:[phone], tel:[phone] cellular
                        Internet:[e-mail]
      http://www.ccn.cs.dal.ca/~ab304/Profile.html ( over 100 www pages )
                             44.39 N, 63.36 W
                  time zone: AT = ET + 1 hr = GMT - 4 hr
==============================================================================


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:24 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Ligeza)
Subject: Glen Hauser, I give up!!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Mike Ligeza)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Mike Ligeza)
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 1995 11:05:46 GMT
Lines: 24

For the last 2 weeks, the Sunday, 2300 transmission of Glen Hauser's World
of Radio on WWCR on 9475khz, has been pre-empted, by yet another "Bible
thumpin'" show.

I checked the last show that I heard (2 weeks ago) on tape, and right at the
top of the show Hauser rattles off the schedule, but needless to say, it
makes no mention of this latest change.

Since this transmission is the only one that is close to the conventional
broadcast bands, it was the only one that I could receive with any
readability.

Anyone have the latest up-to-date WOR schedule, (that is still valid??)

Regards
Mike


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                              Mike Ligeza Snr.- VE3UIL
                                 Ottawa, Ontario
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:24 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Colin Harris)
Subject: Re: HF Shuttle Broadcast
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Colin Harris)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Colin Harris)
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet
References:  <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 03:21:01 GMT
Lines: 24


Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) writes:
> I seem to recall that the Shuttle transmission is broadcast on HF. Does
> anyone know the frequency?

Source:

URL: http://garc.gsfc.nasa.gov/www/retransmission/retransmission.html

I extracted the following rebroadcast info. (7.185 was good most of the
day in Eastern Ontario, CA)
 * 3,860 kHz (LSB) 80 meters
* 7,185 kHz (LSB) 40 meters
* 14,295 kHz (USB) 20 meters
* 21,395 kHz (USB) 15 meters
* 28,650 kHz (USB) 10 meters
* 147.45 mHz (FM Simplex) 2meters

Hope this helps.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ABerg103)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Questions...We have questions..:)
Date: 3 Jul 1995 03:41:12 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 9
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <3t86uo$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ABerg103)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

Hi there folks!!! I have a couple a questions about some things...I should
have probably figured them out by now, but I'm still sort of in the
dark...(I'm a newbie)...Oh well, here goes...1.) What is a decent radio
that sells for around 200$ US? 2.) What type of antenna should I use?
(Right now, I'm using a 250 ft. random wire on an old tube sw rec....:(..)
3.) For right now, (before I get a new radio) is there any way I can get
better reception with the longwire (or other common mat.) for all
bands?...Thanks a ton for any replies!!! :) Could you e-mail them to
[e-mail]......Thanks a ton!!!! :)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: (AD) Instant Shortwave Monitoring for Profit & Fun
Date: 3 Jul 1995 15:43:33 GMT
Organization: The Greater Detroit Free-Net
Lines: 7
Message-ID: <3t9375$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org


Shortwave radio monitoring for profit?  I assume in the back
there is a coupon for $1000 off the Brooklyn Bridge this
month?

Don Moore
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:26 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Subject: RFI on CBC Radio
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Organization: Toronto Free-Net Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 01:07:22 GMT
Lines: 13


Hi!
THis message is for anyone who can pick up CBC Radio 740 AM.
I was litening to it one night around 2:45 in the morning, I forget the
day, but they were broadcasting english programming from Radio Fance
International.  I thought RFI did not transmit any english broadcasts?


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:27 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Subject: Radio Roma
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Organization: Toronto Free-Net Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 01:08:32 GMT
Lines: 11


Can anyone give me information on Radio Roma?  I would like to know
frequencies, times, and format of programming.   I received this once,
and stupid me did not write down in my log book!!


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Russell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: 2 Jul 1995 15:43:23 GMT
Organization: Greater Detroit Free-Net, Detroit, MI
Lines: 13
Message-ID: <3t6eqr$[e-mail]>
References: <3t4tdl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Larry Russell)
NNTP-Posting-Host: detroit.freenet.org


In a previous article, [e-mail] (David allan Boucher) says:

>Does anyone know if anything ever became of this station?
>
NDXE now stands for NO DX EVER.

This station proposal was a joke from day one. The huckster involved
sold merchandise, and allegedly defrauded some foreign customers.
--
(    " You don't need Friends,... you have a COMPUTER! "     )
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:30 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Date: 02 Jul 1995 13:26:30
Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University
Lines: 85
Message-ID: <TG097617@GINA>
References: <3s9ves$[e-mail]> <3scl3e$[e-mail]> <egd7
NNTP-Posting-Host: 130.150.1.7


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WASHINGTON -- Clinton is taking up to $60 MILLION from the Pentagon
budget to help deploy and equip a rapid-reaction force to protect
U.N. forces in Bosnia-Hercegovina.  That revelation Thursday drew
immediate protests from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill.  House
Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole fired off
a letter to Clinton accusing him of circumventing the will of
Congress and renewing a call for cutting off support for the entire
U.N. effort in Bosnia.

White House press secretary Mike McCurry said Clinton decided to
tap the Pentagon budget for the $60 MILLION because he knew
Congress would not agree to new spending for support of the rapid-
reaction force.  Of the $60 MILLION available, $15 MILLION is being
spent now --- $12 MILLION for air and sea transport of British and
Dutch forces and equipment, and $3 MILLION in donated equipment
such as night-vision goggles and satellite communications
terminals.

*-- USA TODAY, Friday 30 June 1995

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:32 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Date: 02 Jul 1995 13:28:36
Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University
Lines: 106
Message-ID: <TG619617@GINA>
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Message-ID: <TG097617@GINA>
From: [e-mail]
Date: 02 Jul 1995 13:26:30
References: <3s9ves$[e-mail]> <3scl3e$[e-mail]>
<egd7


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WASHINGTON -- Clinton is taking up to $60 MILLION from the Pentagon
budget to help deploy and equip a rapid-reaction force to protect
U.N. forces in Bosnia-Hercegovina.  That revelation Thursday drew
immediate protests from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill.  House
Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole fired off
a letter to Clinton accusing him of circumventing the will of
Congress and renewing a call for cutting off support for the entire
U.N. effort in Bosnia.

White House press secretary Mike McCurry said Clinton decided to
tap the Pentagon budget for the $60 MILLION because he knew
Congress would not agree to new spending for support of the rapid-
reaction force.  Of the $60 MILLION available, $15 MILLION is being
spent now --- $12 MILLION for air and sea transport of British and
Dutch forces and equipment, and $3 MILLION in donated equipment
such as night-vision goggles and satellite communications
terminals.

*-- USA TODAY, Friday 30 June 1995

---
Call, Write, Fax, and E-Mail The (Clinton) White House, your
Congressman, and your Senators!  Let'em know what you think!




---
UWSA: 214-960-9100
Membership: 800-925-4000
College Hotline: 800-333-UWSA
World-Wide-Web: http://www.uwsa.org
Anonymous ftp files: ftp.uwsa.org
Mail-list server;  The current lists available:

dcreport  Daily updates/summaries of the events in Washington, DC,
           written by UWSA-Maryland Executive Director Joan Vinson.
medlist   The media event update list for UWSA-National.
legis     The list to receive the UWSA Legislative Updates.
op-ed     A list of op-ed articles by the UWSA staff, when written.

 To subscribe to any of these lists, send an email to:
 [e-mail]
                        ...and type in the body of the letter:
 subscribe ***** (YourFullName)
      ...where '*****' is the name of the list you wish to receive.

Shortwave (World-Wide): 7355 kHz Sunday Evenings (EDT) Live
AM/FM: Sunday Evenings(EDT) Live "Ross Perot, Listening to America"
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Internet NEWSGROUP: alt.politics.perot
World-Wide-Web: http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
      "GOPHER:" http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
    "WWW goto:" http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
Anonymous ftp files:  ftp to emf.net  (cd /users/cr)
World-Wide-Web: http://www.uwsa.com/uwsa
Internet Relay Chat (24 Hours & PEROTBOT):  #UWSA
FidoNET: United We Stand America ECHO
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Alexander D. "Sandy" McLeod, Ph.D.
16086 Bonaire Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2065
Voice: [phone]
Pager: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: [e-mail]
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Alexander D. "Sandy" McLeod, Ph.D.
16086 Bonaire Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2065
Voice: [phone]
Pager: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Magyar Radio Shortwave Programs
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 12:45:43 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
Lines: 21
Message-ID: <3t8orv$[e-mail]>
References: <3t282n$[e-mail]>
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X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent v0.55

Found this in rec.radio.broadcasting:

Gotthard Saghi-Szabo <[e-mail]> wrote:

>The shortwave program of the Hungarian Radio ( a generous contribution
>from Andrew Vadasz) can be found under the following URL on the WWW :

>http://www.glue.umd.edu/~gotthard/HIR/Entertainment/Radio/

>Andrew Vadasz also gives reception hints etc. Please, take a look at it
>and enjoy. Thanks Andrew !

>(please, send Andrew or me an email if you would like to receive the
> program by mail)

>--
>Hungarian-American list, mailto:[e-mail]
>WWW,                       http://www.glue.umd.edu/~gotthard





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Israel Radio Sked on Internet
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 12:45:47 GMT
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I've found a current schedule of Israel Radio's shortwave service at:

gopher://israel-info.gov.il:70/00/cul/media/950300.med

At the top of the schedule it says enquiries should be addressed to

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Estonian Radio on Internet
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 13:51:36 GMT
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I've been checking out some radio station Web sites that I hadn't seen
before. Estonian Radio has some information pages at

http://www.online.ee/er/

There is a complete list of AM, FM and SW frequencies including
planned changes. No powers are given, unfortunately, but you can't
have everything...



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 15:03:08 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] (David allan Boucher) wrote:

>Does anyone know if anything ever became of this station?
>This was to be (if I'm correct...) a new shortwave station in the US.....
>I believe a CP was issued...But we haven't heard anything about it...
>Does anyone know the story?  Let us know!

It amazes me that this old chestnut keeps surfacing after so many
years. It's almost a decade ago.

Briefly, NDXE was the brainchild - I use the term loosely - of a
young(ish) radio freak called H. Dixon Norman. His ambition was to
broadcast in *stereo* and he had very grandiose plans. He bought a one
page full color ad plus card insert in WRTH, neither of which he ever
paid us a cent for.

What he did have was a helluva lot of nerve. He managed to persuade a
number of high profile broadcasters that he had the resources and that
this project was for real. One even made a demo tape which was sent
out to potential advertisers. That gentleman later went on record as
saying it was the biggest mistake of his career to get involved.

The announced target date came and went. Mr. Norman started a mail
order operation, selling mugs, tee shirts and the like. Gullible SWL's
fell for it. He then informed the media that the delay was due to
being on a waiting list for a transmitter. Unfortunately for him, he
was rash enough to mention the company he had "ordered" it from. A
phone call to their sales department revealed that they had never even
heard of him, far less taken an order - and they had transmitters in
stock for immediate purchase!

To this day, there are some who say this wasn't a con trick, just a
guy whose plans went wrong. I believe he is still lurking somewhere in
the fringes of the radio business, but NDXE will go down as probably
the best radio station that never existed :-)





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bruce Corrigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Shack
Date: 1 Jul 1995 03:31:28 GMT
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Is there any mods I can make to that radio shack shortwave kit (the
build it yourself science project one) so I can pick up more signals?

Thanx


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:36 1995
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From: BBC in Nottingham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC FREQ'S
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 12:36:41 GMT
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Hello David,
            The frequencies for your area are available on the web,
try;-

www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice/monthly_scheds.html

It lists the frequencies for every part of the World on those pages.

Hope this helps,

Richard Buckby--
--------------------
| BBC in Nottingham    EMail [e-mail]
                        |




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Grove)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 16:44:30 GMT
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[e-mail] (Charles Zeps) wrote:
>So Hauser is blaming MT Editor Rachel Baughn (KE4OPD)  for inserting
>the "white supremicist" in his text ?

>From the masthead of MT mag:

>DISCLAIMER:
>While Monitoring Times makes and effort to ensure the information it
>publishes is accurate, it cannot be held liable for the contents. The
>reader assumes any risk for performing modification or construction
>projects published in Monitoring Times. Opinion or conclusions
>expressed are not neccessarily the view of Monitoring Times or Grove
>Enterprises. Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted. SASE if material is
>to be returned.

>So, did Baughn insert this material in Hausers article as he is now
>claiming or did Baughn see it and negligently let it go ?
>
>Inquiring minds want to know ...

>FAX : Cooper @ [phone]
>          MT       @ [phone]



This was not Glenn Hauser's fault and a retraction will be printed in
Monitoring Times and the same retraction has been sent to Bill Cooper.

Thank you for your comments.

Bill




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Grove)
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Subject: Bob's Bargain Bin
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:27707 rec.radio.shortwave:54695

The latest Bob's Bargain Bin has been posted in rec.radio.swap.  Check
it out for the latest specials/discontinued/used items.

We are now carrying neat new items like a device that lets you listen
to your scanner or shortwave radio on your car's current stereo system
($14.94) a new personal speaker ($7.95) and single-line surge
protectors ($3.95).

See ya' soon!

Bill





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William K. McFadden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info
Subject: Phone line as SW antenna
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[Last modified 07-Mar-95]  Changes preceeded by "|".

  This article describes how to use a phone line as a shortwave antenna.

  WARNING: Connecting unapproved devices to phone lines may be illegal in
  your area.  There may also be a potential shock hazard.  Use at your own
  risk.

  Performance will vary depending on the kind of line you have.  Overhead
  lines usually make okay antennas, while underground lines generally don't.

  A highpass filter is used to remove signals below the shortwave bands.
  It rejects interference from local AM stations and decouples the receiver
  from the phone line.  In addition, all phone line voltages, including
  ringing, are eliminated and thus will not harm the receiver.

  In addition, a lowpass filter can be used to reject interference from FM
  stations.  If you use both filters, connect the output of the first filter
  to the input of the second (don't forget to connect their ground terminals
  together).  It doesn't matter which filter is connected first.

  By the way, these filters also work well with random wire antennas.  Just
  connect the antenna in place of the phone line.


  The filter(s) should be connected to the phone line in this manner:


   Phone line                                    RF connector
      red         --------    center cond.            / \
       or   o----|        |--------------------------|-o |  To receiver
     green       |        |                           \ /
                 | FILTER |  50 ohm coax               |
     ground      |        |                            |
       or   o----|        |----------------------------+
      N.C.        --------      shield



  N.C. = no connect.  I have tried connecting the phone line ground (yellow
  wire) to this teminal, but reception has been better without it (if you do
  this, play it safe and put a .01 uF capacitor in series).  If another
  ground is available, you can connect it here.

  Someone wrote asking about lightning protection.  I haven't thought much
  about it because thunderstorms are rare in my area.  Most phone lines have
  lightning arrestors on them where they enter the house, but my suggestion
  is to unplug the antenna when not in use if you experience frequent
  thunderstorms.

  The original credit for the highpass and lowpass filters goes to Paul
  Blumstein and John Shalamskas, respectively.  Edited versions of their
  articles are included here:



Date:    09 Jan 91 00:54:08 GMT
From:    [e-mail] (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: BC Band Hi-Pass Filter

The following ascii-schematic diagram is a high pass filter that will filter
out Broadcast Band (MW) stations.  I found it a great boon to my shortwave
listening since local MW stations overload my ATS-803A front end & appear in
SW, especially with a long antenna.

If you remember my antenna saga, I went from 50 feet to 150 feet & had
overload problems causing me to cut back to 50 feet.  (Even at 50 feet, I
still have some MW interference).  I took the advice of Gary Coffman and
looked up filters in the ARRL Handbook.  With the filter in place, I intend
to try to increase my antenna length again.

Anywho, here is the filter, for interested parties.


           --------||---+----||-----+----||-----------
                        }           }
                        {           {
                        }           }
           -------------+-----------+-----------------

The outer capacitors are 1500 pf ceramic disks.
The inner capacitor is 820 pf ceramic disk.
The squiggly things are coils (two total).  Each one is 2.7 uh.  (a close
value will do).



Date:    12 Jan 91 00:44:25 GMT
From:    [e-mail] (William K. McFadden)
Subject: Re: BC Band Hi-Pass Filter

I built the filter that Paul Blumstein posted recently and measured it on a
gain-phase analyzer.  Here are its characteristics:

 100 KHz -120dB
 500 KHz  -68dB
1000 KHz  -38dB
1600 KHz  -15dB
2100 KHz   -3dB

The source and load impedances were 50 ohms.  Because the filter has five
elements, the attenuation is 30dB per octave.  The measurements confirmed
this.

This filter seems to be a pretty good compromise between interference
attenuation and passband response.  There is very little attenuation in the
120m band and above.  It could use a little more attenuation at the upper end
of MW, which could be done with more stages or a higher cutoff frequency.
Alternatively, you could build two of these filters and put them in series.
(Since two 1500pF capacitors in series are really 750pF, you could eliminate
one cap.)

Just for fun, I decided to put 470 ohms in series with the input to see how
the filter performs with an antenna mismatch.  The characteristics were:

 100 KHz -105dB
 500 KHz  -60dB
1000 KHz  -35dB
1600 KHz  -15dB
2300 KHz   -3dB

These figures are normalized to the passband response of -15dB, which is due
to the impedance mismatch between the source and load and would have been
there without the filter.  Hence, the filter works almost as well in spite of
the mismatch, which is good news to those who use longwire antennas.



Date:    22 Apr 92 08:59:33 GMT
From:    [e-mail] (John Shalamskas)
Subject: Construction of filters for SW reception

        Several people have asked for construction details of the filters I
        built for my DX-440.

        The high-pass filter helped some, but in my location the VHF/UHF
        broadcasters are also causing problems.  So, I dug out the ARRL
        handbook and chose a 7-element Chebyshev low-pass design that is -3
        dB at 35 MHz, -20 dB at 43 MHz, and -50 dB at 64 MHz (all calculated;
        it works well in practice!)


                LOW-PASS FILTER  (Rejects FM, TV, etc.)

                        0.36 uH  0.42 uH   0.36 uH
       signal  -------+--UUU--+--UUUUU--+--UUU--+-------  signal
                      |       |         |       |
                 82  ___  180___    180___     ___  82
                 pF  ---   pF---     pF---     ---  pF
       shield         |       |         |       |         shield
        braid  -------+-------+----+----+-------+-------  braid
                                   |
                             chassis ground


        I had to do a little more improvising at this point.  I used .33 uH
        instead of .36, and .66 uH instead of .42, but it works fine.

        The 5-lug terminal strips were perfect for these circuits, since
        there are 4 lugs plus a grounded lug.  All "ground" connections go to
        the lug that is mounted to the chassis, and the other 4 lugs are used
        for each of the connections on the signal line.  One terminal strip
        is used per filter.  Since both filters were necessary to clean up
        the hash, I am going to put them both into one box when I get the
        time.

        The proper way to connect them is in series, i.e.

        signal in ------- filter 1 -------- filter 2 -------- signal out


        There is no difference between ends.  They are "bilateral" which
        means you can't possibly hook them up backwards.  (In the above
        schematics, left and right ends are interchangeable.)



COIL WINDING

You can make the coils yourself using this formula:

L = 0.2 * B^2 * N^2 / (3B + 9A + 10C)

L is inductance, in uH
A is length of coil, in inches
B is mean diameter of coil, in inches
C is the diameter of the wire, in inches
N is the number of turns

For small wire, you can assume C = 0.



PARTS SOURCE

All of the parts for these filters can be obtained from the following source:

Digi-Key
701 Brooks Av S
P.O. Box 677
Thief River Falls, MN  56701-0677  USA
Voice: 800-344-4539
FAX: [phone]

PART                    DIGI-KEY PART NO.
82 pF capacitor         P4023
180 pF capacitor        P4027
820 pF capacitor        P4184
1500 pF capacitor       P4187
0.33 uH inductor        M8007
0.39 uH inductor        M8008
2.7 uH inductor         M8018

The cost of these parts is less than $1 each.

--
Bill McFadden    Tektronix, Inc.  P.O. Box 500  MS 58-639  Beaverton, OR  97077
[e-mail], ...!tektronix!tv.tv.tek.com!bill      Phone: [phone]
CAUTION: Don't look into laser beam with remaining eye.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Byron Hicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: internet sites
Date: 3 Jul 1995 14:36:21 GMT
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Jeffrey Bowman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: does anyone have any www and ftp sites for program schedules and freq

Why yes!

Try my site http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html

It has loads of schedules.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Byron Hicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Finland
Date: 3 Jul 1995 14:44:28 GMT
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Charles van Doornewaard ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Dan Vekko) wrote:
: >I am interested in finding schedules for Radio Finland's broadcasts toward
: >the western U.S. Any help would be appreciated.
: >Thanks.

also try:


http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html


Has many schedules including Radio Finland.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:44 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP ON THE BANDS!
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 95 21:19:22 -0500
Organization: Delphi ([e-mail] email, 800-695-4005 voice)
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I refuse to dignify Zeps crap by quoting any of it here.  Suffice to say, I
and others were fed this garbage for months and months ad nauseum on GENIE
sometime ago.  Zeps doesn't care what the topic header is, he will, in is own
far right paranoid haze, find some way to claim a "tie-in" to the topic.

Zeps is a great reason to stay away from Toronto, since word has it, he's
allowed out on the streets, on pass, a couple of times a week, alone.

Hope it's as scary for him as it is for the rest of us.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (bowman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna vs. homemade loop ?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 01:24:19 -0500
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> and ... a 365 pf variable capacitor. That's the hard part: you can't
> find variable capacitors at your local Radio Shack. One option is

this problem seems to come up frequently, so,

a capacitor can be fabricated from a lot of things, since tuning an antenna
isn't rocket science. the formula for capacitance is

                .224 KA
         C =    _______  (n-1)
                  d

where K is the dielectric constant, A is the area of the plates in square
inches, and d is the separation in inches. so, down to the Rat Shack for
some one sided pcb board, which is about a sixteenth, and has a K of
about, hmmm, 4.0, more or less. so for a C of 365 pf, max, C * d = about
22.82. Assume, n, the number of plates to be the minimum, 2, so that factor
goes away. so, 22.82 divided by .224 * 4 is about 25.5 square inches for
a plate size. if the Rat had 4.5 by 6.375 single sided, you'd be all set,
but they don't. so buy a piece of perfboard, take it home, and glue a
chunk of aluminum foil to it. lay another piece of foil on the kitchen
table, tie a lead to each piece of foil, and slide the perfboard piece,
with the perfboard down, and the foil side up over the fixed piece of foil.
voila, a variable capacitor, with a max of about 365 pf when the two foil
pieces are fully covering each other.

the above is a little crude, but the point is, with some trash laying
around the house, you can come up with a variable capacitor good enough for
the app. btw, K runs from 1 for air, up towards 6 or so for window glass.
other dielectrics you might find laying around, like a cut up plastic
soda bottle, or a baggie typically would run from 2 to 3. so, do something
with all those empty pop bottles and beer cans --- make capacitors out of
them.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:46 1995
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From: Brad Evans <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Mystic Star HF net
Date: 2 Jul 1995 04:28:43 GMT
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Can you fill me in on what Mystic Star is?

Thanx --Brad




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:46 1995
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Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]

Hi Jay. I have a question. Can you tell me why it is that all of
the domestic US medium wave and shortwave news outlets never, ever
refer to the Unabomber as a "Left-Wing Extremist?"

Just genuinely curious. IS there such a thing as a left-wing extremist?
How extreme do they have to be to get that name?
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ Telepathist wanted. You know where to apply.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dennis Campagna)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Mystic Star HF net
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 17:33:06
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  I am a SWL and my specific interest is the Mystic Star HF Net. I am new to
the world of newsgroups and haven't seen much posted concerning the utility
bands.
 If anyone shares my interest and has current knowledge of the Mystic Star
frequencies and their respective CHANNEL DESIGNATORS  I'd really appreciate it
if you would send them along to me at my below e-mail address. Thanks in
advance.

 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles van Doornewaard)
Subject: Re: Radio Finland
Sender: [e-mail] (News Account)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 12:55:41 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dan Vekko) wrote:

>I am interested in finding schedules for Radio Finland's broadcasts toward
>the western U.S. Any help would be appreciated.
>Thanks.

Hi Dan,

It so happens that I have in my administration the E-Mail address of
Radio Finland. I suggest that you send an E-Mail with your request to:

[e-mail]

Good luck!

Charles.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:48 1995
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From: Charles R. Bernth <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Unid MW
Date: 3 Jul 1995 00:11:29 GMT
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Star Sounds Gold was the non-ID on 1460 khz.  Frankie C. the DJ,
played 50's & 60's oldies, and no ads of any kind. Any ideas as
to who this is?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Smolinski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: numbes stations
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 1995 22:01:48 -0400
Organization: Smolinski Scientific Systems, Inc.
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In article <3t4dij$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jenhull) wrote:

> To the gentleman with the *numbers stations* homepage who e-mailed me last
> month:
>
> I've misplaced your address and URL, but I caught another numbers
> broadcast 7/1 on 6995 kHz at 02:05 UTC (in progress).  Female voice that
> sounded computer-generated, 5-digit sets of numbers in Spanish until 0210
> UTC, ending with: Final ... Final ... Final.  (Pronounced fee-NALL). Came
> booming in here in New York.
>
> I transcribed about 60 of the number sets, which I can e-mail you.
>
> Love to get that WWW URL again.
>
> Thanks -- Jen Hull

I think you're referring to my page. It's at:
http://www.access.digex.net/~cps/numbers.html

Chris

--

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Zeps)
Subject: Re: Militia SW Radio -- Request for News Organization
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<[e-mail]> wrote:

>All these posts about "Militia SW Radio" are just a waste
>of time, network bandwidth and disk space.

>Paolo Donzelli

                      MILITIA ASSASSINATION
                      BRINGS IN NANCY LORD


Former Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Nancy Lord will be
in Frazeysburg OH holding a news conference at 2:00 PM EST concerning
the shooting of a "militia" member by Sgt. Matt May who was in Court
last Sept. on Police Brutality charges after he used his gun in a
"routine traffic stop" last year in Ohio. The three witnesses to the
unprovoked shooting will be present and thier affadavits stating that
Hill had no gun will be read. Sgt. may was unaware that he was being
observed at the time of the shooting by 3 militia members who had been
in another car following at a distance. While the three are now in
fear
for their lives, Sgt. May has been put under police "protection".

The below wire story was talked about by Tom Valentine on Radio Free
America Wed. night after he recieved a Fax from the Ohio Patriotic
Unorganized Militia. Hill was the Chief Justice of the Ohio Common
Law Supreme Court and his liscence plate read "Militia Chaplain 3-13".

There were 3 witnesses in a following car who have made affadavits who
stated there was no gun and they have gone into hiding from
authorities.

The Ohio State Patrol and the Ohio Attorney Generals office haved at
this time refused to take the affadavits of the eyewitnesses.
JJ Johnson, leader of the Ohio Unorganized Militia will be on WWCR
shortwave for 2 hrs. from 7-9:00 PM EST , 5.065.00 Mhz Friday 30 June.

                    BELOW: THE AP WIRE VERSION
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio - A man stopped by police for driving a car with a
homemade license plate that read "Militia" was shot dead Wednesday
after
he pulled a gun.
Police later received calls threatening revenge. Mayor Robert Davis
said
the village's four full-time officers and 14 volunteer officers would
patrol in pairs as a precaution.
Sgt. Matt May stopped the car about 2:15 a.m. just outside
Frazeysburg, a
village about 50 miles east of Columbus, because it had no state
license
plate, Sheriff Bernie Gibson said.
The driver, 50-year-old Michael H. Hill, stopped and got out. May
asked him
to get back inside. The man complied, then drove away. May followed
for a
few miles until the man stopped and got out again, Gibson said.
This time, Gibson said, the man had a .45-caliber semiautomatic
handgun,
holding it with both hands as if in a shooting position. The officer
fired
four times, striking the man with three bullets, Gibson said.
Gibson said he could not confirm if Hill, of Woodsfield, was a member
of
any militia group.
Gibson said people called his office after the shooting, threatening
revenge
and claiming Hill was a militia member. He said no officer's life had
been
threatened.
"We have talked to several people who are supposedly high-ranking,"
Gibson
said. "They are trying to defuse the thing and so are we." He would
not
identify the militia leaders.
Gary Long, of the Southeastern Ohio Defense Force militia in nearby
Zanesville, said he didn't know Hill. Calls to other militia branches
were
not returned.
Long said his group is peaceful. "There is no animosity between the
militia
and law enforcement around here," he said. "We work with them."





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Zeps)
Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP ON THE BANDS!
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[e-mail] (CaptAnd) wrote:


>I may not agree with you about much, but I'm definately not proud of
>Cooper's diatribes and self-styled demagoguery, as an American.

> = resident of OKC for 36 years, only one blast recorded at Omniplex =

Maybe you'll rethink the OKB Bombings after the OK Legislature passes
a Bill to set up and Impanne thier own Special Investigator next week?

The below appended , as a commentary/transpscription of last nights
WWCR 5.065.00 MHZ prg with David Hall.



              Conspiracy Nation -- Vol. 5  Num. 38
             ======================================
                    ("Quid coniuratio est?")


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*LITERALLY*, A COVER-UP

Tom Valentine's guest on *Radio Free America* on Friday, June 30,
1995 was David Hall, formerly head of KPOC-TV in Ponca City,
Oklahoma and now devoting his time to investigating the April 19,
1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

Why the delay in trial? Why has the prosecution asked for more
time? "We thought it was 'cut and dry'," says Valentine. "Well it
*isn't* 'cut and dry'. There's a lot of things in the picture of
the Oklahoma bombing that don't get out."

Amen to that. Why in the name of God is the American media
devoting so much of their attention to the less relevant O.J.
Simpson trial? Why aren't our media "watchdogs" baying at the
heels of the official investigators and demanding answers?

Thankfully, some, like *Radio Free America*, Sherman Skolnick,
Debra von Trapp, Ted Gunderson, and *The Spotlight* are, indeed,
pursuing the truth on this matter. Yes, they disagree in some
areas -- but they, unlike many "professional" journalists, are at
least asking the tough questions.

And now, due to an apparently widespread distrust of the federal
investigators by a majority of Oklahomans, it appears that the
state of Oklahoma will soon be mounting their own, private
investigation into the tragedy. A bill, soon to be introduced
into the Oklahoma legislature, asks "that a private
investigation, outside of the federal government, get involved --
basically, state supported -- and investigate the bombing...
They're not satisfied at all with what the FBI is telling the
public and is telling them," states Hall.

And, it now appears that, indeed, there will soon be a separate
state investigation. This is confirmed by Debra von Trapp, in an
interview by Conspiracy Nation (See CN 5.37):

  Stay tuned for Edye's father and the victims of Oklahoma being
  able to publicly announce that they have been empaneled, along
  with some state senators, to investigate this bombing and have
  subpoena power to do so. And that should be the next big step
  that we can make in the progress of getting to the heart of
  what actually happened here, when they have the ability to
  subpoena myself and Ted Gunderson to speak publicly, unedited,
  on-record, in front of the citizens of Oklahoma and tell them
  what we know.

Hall also has found out that there was apparently no urgent need
that the Murrah Building be demolished so soon after the tragic
event of April 19th. An architect who had inspected the building
soon after the bombing had said there was no immediate danger.
But, according to Hall's information, this architect was later
"persuaded" to change his opinion.

The building was subsequently demolished, *then*, the rubble
itself was hauled away and buried! Literally, a cover-up!

How many blasts were there on April 19th? According to Hall,
there were two:

  TOM VALENTINE: You have established that there were *two*
  blasts.

  DAVID HALL: Without a doubt. Without a doubt.


So why aren't we hearing this from Dan Rather? Why are they not
championing the truth on this one? Doesn't CBS News care about
the people of Oklahoma?

How about this one? (Somebody wake up the "news" team at CBS.)
"Now the FBI has said that that bomb was put together north of
Harrington, at a lake," notes Hall. "And that virtually would not
work. Scientists that deal in this thing know all about it. And
that bomb would get all of 5 or 10 miles in these barrels, mixed
and everything. The fertilizer itself would settle to the bottom,
much like what water and oil does, and you would have no ignition
at all when you tried to set it off. It just can't stand the
vibration, because it separates."

So who *did* bomb the Murrah Building? Hall seems to think it was
an ATF "sting" operation gone wrong:

  TOM VALENTINE: Your thesis has been all along that this is a
  sting operation that went awry.

  DAVID HALL: That's right. And we still believe that, and
  believe that even more today.

  I don't believe, Tom, that the ATF wired the building and blew
  it up. I do not believe that. I have not been able to support
  that theory. I *do* believe that they knew that there was going
  to be a possible bomb threat to the building, because they had
  set it up themselves, with their informants and different
  people they were working with. And somebody really slipped it
  to 'em.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:55 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Zeps)
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
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[e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) wrote:

>In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Charles Czeps) writes:
>>
>>On pg. 26 of the July Monitoring Times , Glenn Hauser's article
>>entitled " Oklahoma City: The Radio Aftermath", states;
>>
>>  "WWCR's other superpatriot programming such as Tom Valentine
>>    and the white supremicist William Cooper continued unabated
>>    primaryly weeknights on 5.065.00 Mhz, but also scatttered at other
>>
>>    times on other frequencies."
>>
>>At 04:03 UTC Bill Cooper, on The Hour of the Time program of Wed.
>>June 28 1995 stated:
>>
>>   Well, I'm in the process of suing the New York Times and I'll begin
>>    the process to sue MONITORING TIMES and GLENN HAUSER."
>>
>>About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
>>Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
>>allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come to
>>roost.
>>
>>Mr. Hauser can be reached at: GLENN HAUSER
>>                                                 Box 1684-MT
>>                                                 Enid, OK  73702
>>                                             fax- [phone]
>>
>>and William Cooper can be faxed at [phone]
>>
>In the World of Radio heard on WWCR #1 (15685 kHz) on 30 June at 2115
>GMT Mr. Hauser blamed the "White supremicist" part on editing at
>Monitoring Times and said there would be a correction in the 8/95
>issue.

So Hauser is blaming MT Editor Rachel Baughn (KE4OPD)  for inserting
the "white supremicist" in his text ?

From the masthead of MT mag:

DISCLAIMER:
While Monitoring Times makes and effort to ensure the information it
publishes is accurate, it cannot be held liable for the contents. The
reader assumes any risk for performing modification or construction
projects published in Monitoring Times. Opinion or conclusions
expressed are not neccessarily the view of Monitoring Times or Grove
Enterprises. Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted. SASE if material is
to be returned.

So, did Baughn insert this material in Hausers article as he is now
claiming or did Baughn see it and negligently let it go ?

Inquiring minds want to know ...

FAX : Cooper @ [phone]
          MT       @ [phone]





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Vekko)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Question: Radio Shack DX-390
Date: 2 Jul 1995 14:28:41 -0400
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> I almost always operate it from batteries. Has anyone else noted the
>extradinarily low battery drain?

I started using batteries in mine about 7 months ago and just changed them
3 weeks ago. It didn't get daily use during that time but I was surprised
they lasted that long. And the only reason I even bothered to change them
was because I was in a area where I thought I should be getting better
reception and wanted to eliminate the power possibility. I was still
pulling in quite a few stations before. (But then I also use Duracell so I
guess I shouldn't be so surprised -- a little plug there - heh heh)

L8R


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:41:59 1995
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From: Darrell Bellerive <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Noise Antenna mini-review
Date: 1 Jul 1995 14:08:18 GMT
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References: <3skndh$[e-mail]>

The ANC-4 sounds interesting.

I have never heard of it. Could you please post a description of
the antenna? Both physical and electrical specs.

Thanks!

Darrell Bellerive
VE7CLA

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:00 1995
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Date: 2 Jul 1995 00:13:10 GMT
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[e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
 >
 > I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
 > problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
 > are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
 > about 23' tall at the peak.
 >
 > The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
 > clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
 > too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
 > in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
 > other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
 > 'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
 > pointing nortwest and southwest.
 >
 > Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
 > am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
 > the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
 > finally comes in.
 >
 > Thanks for the help in advance.
 >
 > Lewis Stephens

Since you have a space/height problem, just put up what you can and
use it.  In many cases like yours, a good antenna tuner is a big
asset, it may allow you to load whatever form of antenna that you
can get into the air.  I have found that low antennas can be somewhat
directional in unpredictable ways due to the close proximity of
surrounding objects.  Put it up and see what you get, it will
certainly be better than nothing.  Later you can try moving things
around to see if it might work better (or worse).

I personally use a 102 foot wire at about 25 feet strung from house
to tree to tree, it is painted with black, then green. then brown
paint to keep it from being obvious, and I feed it in the center
with ladder line just long enough to reach the tuner in the shack.
It's not the best, but it works, and the neighbors haven't called
in the covenant police yet.

In case you need a directional antenna for the low HF bands, first
get your antenna farm plot of ground (with no restrictions)
and go from there - the rest is easy by comparison.

GL & 73,
Don W3FPR

> --
> ~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~'`^`'~*-,._.,-*~
> Lewis Stephens         [e-mail]     Pasadena,Texas
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David E. Crawford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: UNID Balkan(?) on 8127U
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 1995 16:05:14 GMT
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[e-mail] (A.G. Davies) wrote:
>UTC. It is actually Kol Israel from Jerusalem in Hebrew, and I presume it must
>be the Voice of Music domestic service. There seem to be news bulletins every
>30 minutes during the evening, and I noticed that at 2000 UTC the bulletin was

>Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.

Good work!  Since it's unlikely that Kol Israel would put a
transmitter on a MOSSAD frequency, this is probably Kol Israel audio
getting into a MOSSAD transmitter or a mixing product between a Kol
Israel and MOSSAD transmitters.  I've seen reports of other audio
troubles on MOSSAD channels via the WUN mailing list during the past
week also.

Thanks to all who took the time to reply.

David



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Hughes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna vs. homemade loop ?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 12:18:29 GMT
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>My question is: who among you has tried one (or more) of these options, and
>how did it work?
>
>I'm torn between buying the Select-A-Tenna (no assembly, and there's
>a greater chance it'll actually work) and building my own (cheaper by far,
>but could eat up a fair amount of time and space). Any recommendations?

I built my own, and I used a wooden yardstick as my frame.  I cut it in
half (actually I had a few inches left over--I don't remember the exact
length of each arm) and then I cut notches in the middle of each half so
I could glue the two pieces back together in an "x" shape.  The four ends
of the yardstick pieces form the wrapping frame for the wire.  I glued
the tuning cap near the end of one of the arms.  Total cost to me:
nothing, as I had all the parts (yardstick, wire, cap) laying around.
With a little effort you can find variable caps by buying broken radios
at yard sales for under a buck.
  To determine the length of the arms, you have to use the X-squared
times Y-Squared equals Z-squared formula.  I have the dimensions in a
file at the office and I'm writing from home now, but if anyone wants the
numbers, buzz me email.     ---Dan
--


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From: [e-mail] (David A. Kaye)
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Subject: Re: bc station engineer qualifications?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 10:36:03 -0700
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Chris Knight wrote:
: Does anyone out there know what kind of education and training a broadcast
: (or Chief) Engineer needs to work at a radio station?

None currently, but the stations generally want to see a person pass a
peer test such as those given by a local Society of Broadcast Engineers.
Probably the best bet is to contact the SBE nearest to you and ask.  If
you don't know how to contact them, talk with engineers at local stations
and find out from them.

--
                         Still voting Democratic?  Just remember that Dianne
(c) 1995               Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, and Nancy Pelosi are trying
David Kaye          to turn the Presidio national park into a shopping mall.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David A. Kaye)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: 1 Jul 1995 10:39:56 -0700
Organization: Republic of San Francisco
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Charles Czeps wrote:

: About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
: Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
: allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come to
: roost.

Un-American, perhaps?  Coming from Oklahoma your comment doesn't surprise
me.  Ever hear of the FIRST Amendment?  For those outside the USA (and
those inside), our Constitution has an section called the "Bill of
Rights" which protects speech, or is supposed to protect it.

--
                         Still voting Democratic?  Just remember that Dianne
(c) 1995               Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, and Nancy Pelosi are trying
David Kaye          to turn the Presidio national park into a shopping mall.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dmoore1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BBC FREQ'S
Date: 3 Jul 1995 01:47:56 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <3t80ac$[e-mail]>
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Could someone provide me with 5-10 frequencies I could program
into memory which would provide me with 24 hour coverage of the
BBC? I am located in the midwestern (Ohio) section of the U.S.
Respond via E-Mail if possible. Thanks in advance.

David


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:04 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!parsifal.nando.net!usenet
From: [e-mail] (Doug Hall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Noise Antenna mini-review
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 1995 21:07:56 GMT
Organization: JPS Communications, Inc.
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Darrell Bellerive <[e-mail]> wrote:

>The ANC-4 sounds interesting.

>I have never heard of it. Could you please post a description of
>the antenna? Both physical and electrical specs.

If you have WWW access, JPS has a web page at:

http://emporium.turnpike.net/J/JPS/jps.html

which contains, among other things, a data sheet on the ANC-4, a
picture, and a FAQ for the ANC-4. The DSP products are also covered,
as well as the commercial (non-ham) product line. If you can't access
the WWW, you can email [e-mail] for more info. Hope this helps.

Doug Hall
JPS Communications, Inc.
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: I can't find anything!
Date: 1 Jul 1995 18:58:36 GMT
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Alumni Association
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NNTP-Posting-Host: alumni.caltech.edu

In article <[e-mail]>, Bob Grenert <[e-mail]> wrote:
>OK, so I'm a SW newbie. I just got a Sangean ATS 808. I live in the Los
>Angeles area. I can't find a single station, signal, etc. I have the
>frequencies of some stations from around the country but none nearby.
>I've punched in the correct numbers but I get nothing. What do I need to
>do? Any help (no grief) is appreciated.

HI, Bob.  Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave.  The first thing you should do is
get a copy of the FAQ for this newsgroup.  Look for an article with the
title "welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (shortwave)".  This FAQ will help
you answer most of your questions.  Until you've done that, here are a
few frequencies to get you going:

      7:00 p.m. PDT 9430 and 5850 kHz Monitor Radio News
               also 5975 kHz BBC Newsday
      8:00 p.m. PDT 5850 kHz Monitor Radio News
      9:00 p.m. PDT 5850 kHz BBC Newsdesk
     10:00 p.m. PDT 9740 and 5975 kHz BBC Newsday

A few easy to receive programs about shortwave and other communication are:

     Communications World (Voice of America) Saturday 5:30 p.m. 11695 kHz
     DX Party LIne (HCJB) Saturday 10:10 p.m. 9745 kHz
     Media Network (Radio Netherlands) Thursday 9:53 p.m. 9590 kHz

Good listening!

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Dresden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sell me your good-quality shortwave radio!
Date: 3 Jul 1995 16:08:17 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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I know, it's an invitation that's hard to pass up.

I live in the central United States (central Texas, to be exact) and am
looking to upgrade to a more robust shortwave radio. Currently I'm
using a Radio Shack DX-380 (Sangean 80something), and while I'm able
to get the "major stations" at night, there's still that annoying fading,
and it's not too sensitive to weak signals. Of course, part of the problem
is that (1) I live in the central US, and (2) I live in an apartment
building that won't let me put up an external antenna.

Anyways, I'd like to buy a shortwave radio to improve my reception. I'm
looking for one with good audio, with excellent reception of weak
signals, and that operates well off of the built-in telescoping
antenna. Maybe something like the Grundig Satellit 700, or Sony's 2010.
Other features (like station-name display, lighted LCD, etc) are nice
but not essential.

I've got a copy of the 1995 Passport Guide near the computer,
so it's easy for me to check out the features and pictures of most every
brand.

Tell me what you have, and tell me why you think it's the best radio for me.
And name your price!

Sincerely,

Greg Dresden.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Militia SW Radio -- Request for News Organization
Date: 2 Jul 1995 04:24:21 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t571l$[e-mail]>
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NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou5-24.ix.netcom.com

In <3t4fi2$[e-mail]> Hans Tenney <[e-mail]>
writes:
>
>                        MILITIA ASSASSINATION
..blah blah blah...
>>
>>
> What on earth does THIS have to do with shortwave radio. I'm
..ABSOLUTELY NOTHING...
>beginning to believe the stories going around about radio waves
>causing brain damage.
>
> Other wise Chuck, you need to have your drinking water
>checked.
>
>                                       Hans/Baldwinsville/NY
Chuck is now sending from a non-mailable address "arctan.com".
I have taken to mailing truly egregious postings back to their writers
VIA EMAIL...  If a few thousand others would like to join me in this
peaceful protest, Chucks real address is [e-mail] as taken from
earlier postings...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Militia SW Radio -- Request for News Organization
Date: 2 Jul 1995 22:27:54 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t76ha$[e-mail]>
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NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-hou6-21.ix.netcom.com

The Beat Goes On.  I only post this in the hope that I can contribute a
system for dealing with any far off topic postings...
In <3t571l$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Ted Viens) writes:

>
>In <3t4fi2$[e-mail]> Hans Tenney <[e-mail]>
>writes:
>>
>>                        MILITIA ASSASSINATION
>..blah blah blah...
>>>
>>>
>> What on earth does THIS have to do with shortwave radio. I'm
>..ABSOLUTELY NOTHING...
>>beginning to believe the stories going around about radio waves
>>causing brain damage.
>>
>> Other wise Chuck, you need to have your drinking water
>>checked.
>>
>>                                       Hans/Baldwinsville/NY
>Chuck is now sending from a non-mailable address "arctan.com".
>I have taken to mailing truly egregious postings back to their writers
>VIA EMAIL...  If a few thousand others would like to join me in this
>peaceful protest, Chucks real address is [e-mail] as taken from
>earlier postings...
>--
>Bye...  Ted..
>Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...
Well, PooBah...
If Chuck didn't fix up a firewall around his old email address.  Clever guy..
This is what I am proposing:  Whenever each of us stumbles upon an article
that is clearly abusive (by our own individual standards) of the
newsgroup it is posted in, we reply with the complete posting and a
brief explanation of the problem VIA EMAIL to the person who posted it.
 If the poster has cleverly and cowardly hidden behind a mailer deamon,
then we can reply VIA EMAIL to the postmaster or administration of the
site it was sent from.

This strikes me as a true expression of fundamental "democracy."  If a
poster affronts only a small percentage of the newsgroup readers, he
and his system will be troubled with only a small amount of mail.  If a
poster affronts a large segment of the readers, he and his system will
be seriously impaired by the mass mailing.  Even if the poster wishes
to ignore the protest to his actions, the system administrators may
not.  Although it may appear that this approach has a penalty on
bandwidth, it actually reduces bandwidth.  Say that 10,000 emailings to
a single address is a lot less bandwidth than a single posted reply
going to several million usenet sights and readers.

Anyway, the next posting from Chuck off topic here will be emailed by
me in its entirety with a complaint to the postmaster of whatever
address he is sending from.  Still, I am proposing this approach to be
used by thousands of frustrated newsgroup readers in dealing with the
pain of inappropriate posts.
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gregor Erbach)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Finland
Date: 2 Jul 1995 19:54:56 +0200
Organization: Computational Linguistics Dept., U Saarbruecken
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Risto Kotalampi ([e-mail]) wrote:

> : [e-mail]

> Have anyone ever got any reply from this address?

I have written them e-mail once, and they sent me their schedule and
other information by postal mail.


--
Gregor Erbach + [e-mail] + http://coli.uni-sb.de/~erbach


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Kuwait
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 1995 17:11:41 -0800
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access System: 510-704-1058/modem
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] wrote:

> has anyone heard from Radio Kuwait lately

I logged them about 2 weeks ago, coming in strong here in California on
15505 kHz at 1845 UTC in Arabic.  This was parallel with 15495 kHz (weaker
signal).  I know I've scanned past the same signal since, just haven't
logged it.

Gary


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 1995 17:13:39 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael Idrogo) wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> .UWSA.GOVERNMENT_WATCHDOG.SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE.YUGOSLAVIA.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> WASHINGTON -- Clinton is taking up to $60 MILLION from the Pentagon
> budget to help deploy and equip a rapid-reaction force to protect
> U.N. forces in Bosnia-Hercegovina.  That revelation Thursday drew
> immediate protests from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill.  House
> Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole fired off
> a letter to Clinton accusing him of circumventing the will of
> Congress and renewing a call for cutting off support for the entire
> U.N. effort in Bosnia.
>
> White House press secretary Mike McCurry said Clinton decided to
> tap the Pentagon budget for the $60 MILLION because he knew
> Congress would not agree to new spending for support of the rapid-
> reaction force.  Of the $60 MILLION available, $15 MILLION is being
> spent now --- $12 MILLION for air and sea transport of British and
> Dutch forces and equipment, and $3 MILLION in donated equipment
> such as night-vision goggles and satellite communications
> terminals.
>
> *-- USA TODAY, Friday 30 June 1995
>
> ---
> Call, Write, Fax, and E-Mail The (Clinton) White House, your
> Congressman, and your Senators!  Let'em know what you think!


No, but I'll let *you* know what I think...

What does this have to do with shortwave listening???

Gary

>
>
>
>
> ---
> UWSA: 214-960-9100
> Membership: 800-925-4000
> College Hotline: 800-333-UWSA
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> Anonymous ftp files: ftp.uwsa.org
> Mail-list server;  The current lists available:
>
> dcreport  Daily updates/summaries of the events in Washington, DC,
>            written by UWSA-Maryland Executive Director Joan Vinson.
> medlist   The media event update list for UWSA-National.
> legis     The list to receive the UWSA Legislative Updates.
> op-ed     A list of op-ed articles by the UWSA staff, when written.
>
>  To subscribe to any of these lists, send an email to:
>  [e-mail]
>                         ...and type in the body of the letter:
>  subscribe ***** (YourFullName)
>       ...where '*****' is the name of the list you wish to receive.
>
> Shortwave (World-Wide): 7355 kHz Sunday Evenings (EDT) Live
> AM/FM: Sunday Evenings(EDT) Live "Ross Perot, Listening to America"
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Internet NEWSGROUP: alt.politics.perot
> World-Wide-Web: http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
>       "GOPHER:" http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
>     "WWW goto:" http://www.emf.net/~cr/homepage.html
> Anonymous ftp files:  ftp to emf.net  (cd /users/cr)
> World-Wide-Web: http://www.uwsa.com/uwsa
> Internet Relay Chat (24 Hours & PEROTBOT):  #UWSA
> FidoNET: United We Stand America ECHO
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> [e-mail] (Michael Idrogo)
> ALAMO Internet  --  [phone]/21  --  San Antonio, Texas


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: high-pass filter?
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 1995 12:31:34 -0800
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access System: 510-704-1058/modem
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NNTP-Posting-Host: gashley.ip.holonet.net

Hello, friends:

I am having a lot of trouble in the 90-m band with images of local MW
stations.  Is there a high-pass filter that I can get or put together that
will alleviate this problem?

Gary


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:14 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!holonet!colossus.holonet.net!NewsWatcher!user
From: [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Cal loggings, 6/20-7/1
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 00:04:47 -0800
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access System: 510-704-1058/modem
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Message-ID: <g_ashley-0307950004470001@157.151.130.27>
NNTP-Posting-Host: gashley.ip.holonet.net

Checking in with some new stations (for me, that is), heard here in
Alameda California.  Using a cheapie DX-380 with a ca.-25 ft longwire.

6/20/95  0110 UTC   6155 kHz   Radio Fides      La Paz, Bolivia
                                call-in music show, in Spanish
                                clear ID as "Rrrrrrradio Fides"

6/24/95  0555 UTC   4870 kHz   ORT Benin        Cotonou, Benin
                                tuning signal, IS @ 0559
                                0600 s/on in French...amazingly good sig

6/26/95  1412 UTC   6160 kHz   CKZU             Vancouver, Canada
                                listed as 0.5 kW ... lots of QRM

6/27/95  0605 UTC   5047 kHz   Radio Lome       Lome, Togo
                                unusually clear signal

7/1/95   1240 UTC   2310 kHz   Australian BC    Alice Springs, Australia
                    2335 kHz      "             Tennant Creek, Australia
                    2485 kHz      "             Katherine, Australia

                                all 3 stations heard with parallel prgm.
                                C&W music, mixed with ann. in Eng + ?
                                moderately good signals
    This is the 1st time I've ever heard anything on 120-m other than WWV.

7/1/95   1404 UTC   6840 kHz   Central People's BS  Hohhot, China
                    6937 kHz   Yunnan People's BS   Kunming, China

All the best,

Gary


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Followup-To: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Date: 3 Jul 1995 08:20:27 -0400
Organization: The Greater Columbus Freenet
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Lennart Benschop ([e-mail]) wrote:
<snip>

: Nowadays we have FM based cable radio, like everywhere else in the world.


: --
: Lennart Benschop --- [e-mail]

  Here in Columbus OH I now have digital cable radio.  Don't know what
frequency it works on, nor what bandwidth it uses, but it has 32
channels of stereo with pretty good quality.
Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: 3 Jul 1995 08:25:27 -0400
Organization: The Greater Columbus Freenet
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Mark Gingrich ([e-mail]) wrote:
<snip>

: Truth is, Hauser's MT columns and World of Radio programs pack in more
: *factual* information in each serving than you'll ever glean from the
: rest of the day's propaganda found on WWCR and WHRI/KWHR.  Yeah, Glenn
: will slip in an editorial comment now and then (some of which I disagree
: with), but his "signal to noise" ratio is still way above the norm.
<snip>
   I have a hard time getting "World of Radio" where I like now.  If
Glenn had not reduced his "editorial comment" radically in recent
years I would be trying harder to hear him.  I wish I could find a
left-wing commentator on U.S. telemedia.

: Gosh, if only the self-anointed "patriot" broadcasters could manage to
: garnish their programming with an actual fact or two, maybe they might be
: just as worthwhile to tune in.

: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
:    Mark Gingrich       [e-mail]      Voice: 510.352.5275
: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Roberts)
Subject: (AD) Instant Shortwave Monitoring for Profit & Fun
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:17 1995
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Subject: Full Disclosure Live on Satellite
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Full Disclosure Live has joined the world of satellite again. Starting
today, check us out on the Tech Talk Network (Telstar 302 (T2), Ch 21, 5.8
Audio).... don't forget to let your local radio station know we're on
satellite and available for them to carry.

Also, if things go as planned, we should have a guest on from Moscow tonight.
Tune in and see....

--
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Glen L. Roberts, Editor, Full Disclosure
Host Full Disclosure Live (WWCR 5065 khz - Sundays 8pm eastern)
                          (WOYL AM-1340, Oil City, PA)
Tech Talk Network:         Telstar 302 (T2), Ch 21, 5.8 audio
http://pages.ripco.com:8080/~glr/glr.html
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:18 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: 1 Jul 1995 22:44:29 -0500
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
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[e-mail] (Charles Czeps), in a conniption of hyperbole, pecked
out the following with one finger:

> At 04:03 UTC Bill Cooper, on The Hour of the Time program of Wed.
> June 28 1995 stated:
>
>   Well, I'm in the process of suing the New York Times and I'll begin
>     the process to sue MONITORING TIMES and GLENN HAUSER."
>
> About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
> Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
> allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come to
> roost.


(It seems that Charlie has been rapidly accruing bonus points recently,
in quest of the coveted Paranoid Wacko of the Month Award....)

Charlie, I'm not sure if your problem stems for your mother refusing to
breast feed you (or was it that you couldn't bear to suckle the "left"
breast?), or what...but I'll say it as simply as I can, endeavoring to
use only one-syllable words, if possible:

"Far left" and "far right" are relative to your frame of reference.
Since you appear to be further to the starboard side than Vlad the
Impaler, that puts 99.999% of humanity to your political left.  If Glenn
Hauser is "far left," then I work with quite a few entrepreneurial [oops,
6 syllables...sorry, Charlie] types here in Silicon Valley who you'd
probably think are downright Marxist -- an odd contradiction, don't you
think?

Truth is, Hauser's MT columns and World of Radio programs pack in more
*factual* information in each serving than you'll ever glean from the
rest of the day's propaganda found on WWCR and WHRI/KWHR.  Yeah, Glenn
will slip in an editorial comment now and then (some of which I disagree
with), but his "signal to noise" ratio is still way above the norm.

Gosh, if only the self-anointed "patriot" broadcasters could manage to
garnish their programming with an actual fact or two, maybe they might be
just as worthwhile to tune in.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   Mark Gingrich       [e-mail]      Voice: 510.352.5275
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:19 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news1.databank.com!usenet
From: Hans Tenney <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Militia SW Radio -- Request for News Organization
Date: 1 Jul 1995 21:43:30 GMT
Organization: Databank InterNet News Host
Lines: 18
Message-ID: <3t4fi2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>  <3sceq7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: future.dreamscape.com

                        MILITIA ASSASSINATION
>                       BRINGS IN NANCY LORD
>
>
> Former Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Nancy Lord will be
> in Frazeysburg OH holding a news conference at 2:00 PM EST concerning
> the shooting of a "militia" member by Sgt. Matt May who was in Court
 for their lives, Sgt. May has been put under police "protection".
>
>
 What on earth does THIS have to do with shortwave radio. I'm
beginning to believe the stories going around about radio waves
causing brain damage.

 Other wise Chuck, you need to have your drinking water
checked.

                                       Hans/Baldwinsville/NY


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:20 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!simtel!zombie.ncsc.mil!news.duke.edu!hudson21.acpub.duke.edu!hl1
From: [e-mail] (Henry  Laviers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Worldcom Loop Antenna
Date: 3 Jul 1995 13:42:57 GMT
Organization: Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
Lines: 4
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t8s51$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: hudson21.acpub.duke.edu

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has purchased
a Worldcom Loop Antenna. If possible, please post a short
review to the net. Is the noise less? Can you null out
on-channel interference and/or local noise sources?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:20 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (Hanno Schwalm)
Subject: Re: J Marvin, Your Show Stinks
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <3s9ves$[e-mail]> <3scl3e$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <3sp3qa$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 1995 22:04:57 +0200
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In article <3sp3qa$[e-mail]>,
          [e-mail] (Peter Tatiner) wrote:

> It's odd: the longer the signature, the bigger the asshole.
I wonder what sort of shit you can get on the server mentioned.

> >Tim Dobbins                      |   Mail Based Archive Server On-line!

Hanno Schwalm, Lothringer Str. 21, D-28211 Bremen, [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:21 1995
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Date: 03 Jul 1995 16:21:00 +0100
From: [e-mail] (Info Radio Austria International)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Subject: re: Austria and Czech radio addresses
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Until today there is no single address for the Austrian
Broadcasting Corporation(ORF). Depending on who you would
like to contact you have to use the individual address.
The E-Mail address for Radio Austria International (the world
radio service of ORF) runs as follows: [e-mail]
The E-Mail address for Radio Prague: [e-mail]

Best regards,
Radio Austria International
Listeners' Service

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RADIO AUSTRIA INTERNATIONAL               A-1136 Vienna, Austria-Europe
Voice: +43/1/87 87 8 - 36 36              Fax: [phone] - 44 04
                           [e-mail]
             httm://www.apa.co.at/orf/teletext/598.htm
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## CrossPoint v3.02 R ##


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:22 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!southwind.net!onyx!int078
From: [e-mail] (Charles Andrade)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Recommendations
Date: 2 Jul 1995 16:20:49 GMT
Organization: SouthWind Internet Access, Inc.
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Michel Philippart ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Any recommendations for a good shortwave radio?  Between SOny and
: Grundig, there are models that look good on paper but I would
: like some more info.
: Indended use: European broadcasts in French
: Location: Connecticut

: Thanks for feedback

: --
: Michel

Read the latest edition of the Passport to World Band Radio. I has a very
good section that reviews almost all the shortwave radios avaliable on
the consumer market today.


Charlie... --



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:23 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ixnews.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM DX verifications
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:41:03 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 37
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t3tqv$[e-mail]>
References: <3shmag$[e-mail]> <3sjarb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi4-03.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian
Shaw) writes:
>
>In article <3sjarb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
>wrote:
>
>> [e-mail] (Aaron Icardi) wrote:
>>
>> >I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on verification
letters
>> >and/or how to address the letters.  Can I just use a generic
address such
>> >as,"KFI 640AM Los Angeles, CA" or do I need to find specific
addresses?
>>
>> Judging from our experience at WRTH with US Mail over many years,
they
>> won't deliver if there is anything wrong with, or missing from, the
>> address. We get a higher rate of mail returned from the US than from
>> any other country. Sometimes a letter addressed to a one horse town

There's a book out titled The M Street Directory. It's updated every
year and will give you the right mailing address and even in some cases
the cheif engineer. If you can't get it in a bookstore where you are,
it's a paperback, e-mail me and I'll give you the address. The book
lists every AM/FM in the U.S. and Canada.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net//~marvin


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: 2 Jul 1995 05:41:23 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 65
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t5bi3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi7-21.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mark
Gingrich) writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Charles Czeps), in a conniption of hyperbole, pecked
>out the following with one finger:
>
>> At 04:03 UTC Bill Cooper, on The Hour of the Time program of Wed.
>> June 28 1995 stated:
>>
>>   Well, I'm in the process of suing the New York Times and I'll
begin
>>     the process to sue MONITORING TIMES and GLENN HAUSER."
>>
>> About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
>> Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
>> allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come
to
>> roost.
>
>
>(It seems that Charlie has been rapidly accruing bonus points
recently,
>in quest of the coveted Paranoid Wacko of the Month Award....)
>
>Charlie, I'm not sure if your problem stems for your mother refusing
to
>breast feed you (or was it that you couldn't bear to suckle the "left"
>breast?), or what...but I'll say it as simply as I can, endeavoring to
>use only one-syllable words, if possible:
>
>"Far left" and "far right" are relative to your frame of reference.
>Since you appear to be further to the starboard side than Vlad the
>Impaler, that puts 99.999% of humanity to your political left.  If
Glenn
>Hauser is "far left," then I work with quite a few entrepreneurial
[oops,
>6 syllables...sorry, Charlie] types here in Silicon Valley who you'd
>probably think are downright Marxist -- an odd contradiction, don't
you
>think?
>
>Truth is, Hauser's MT columns and World of Radio programs pack in more
>*factual* information in each serving than you'll ever glean from the
>rest of the day's propaganda found on WWCR and WHRI/KWHR.  Yeah, Glenn
>will slip in an editorial comment now and then (some of which I
disagree
>with), but his "signal to noise" ratio is still way above the norm.
>
>Gosh, if only the self-anointed "patriot" broadcasters could manage to
>garnish their programming with an actual fact or two, maybe they might
be just as worthwhile to tune in.

Great post! Good to know I'm not the only one around here that thinks
zeps full of shit!

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net//~marvin


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:25 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ixnews.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
Date: 2 Jul 1995 14:27:26 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 38
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t6ace$[e-mail]>
References: <3t19d3$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi8-01.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
writes:
>
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
>From: [e-mail]
>
>Hi Jay. I have a question. Can you tell me why it is that all of
>the domestic US medium wave and shortwave news outlets never, ever
>refer to the Unabomber as a "Left-Wing Extremist?"
>

Most of the print media like the New York Times refer to him as an
anarchist, which is a term he uses to describe himself. If you look at
what this nut case has written he' real lable should be
anti-industrialist. Now I don't think you'll find to many on the left
in this country that would go along with where this guy's coming from
i.e. most fly in planes and use computers. Why the "media" doesn't use
the term left? Maybe it doesn't fit? I don't know.

>Just genuinely curious. IS there such a thing as a left-wing
extremist?

Oh, sure there were. But I guess most are gone or dead now.

>How extreme do they have to be to get that name?

How about blowing up a bank like the Weather Underground?

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:26 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Jay Marvin on RHC!!!
Date: 3 Jul 1995 00:35:44 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 50
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t7e10$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi5-10.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> Philip Yant
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Concerning Radio Havana's DXer's Unlimited and Jay Marvin's scheduled
>appearance, Jay replied to the question:
>>>
>>>What is the scheduled time and list of frequencies for this
broadcast?
>>>
>>
>>I'm not sure as of yet. It would be either the Wed or Sat of the week
>>of July 9th-19th. I'll have the get the freqs as I don't have them in
>>front of me. The show is Dxer's Unlimited with Arnie Coro and it runs
>>at :40 past the hour in the second hour. I hope that makes sense? :)
>
>Correction: DXer's Unlimited is broadcast *Tuesday* and Saturday
target
>local time.  If you listen to the broadcasts North America aimed at
North
>America (which I think come between 00 and 07 UTC) then this is
Wednesday
>and Sunday UTC.  For the 2100 broadcast to Europe on 11705, it is UTC
>Tues/Sat but the new 05-07 broadcasts on 9830 USB are UTC Wed/Sun.
(Clear
>as mud, right?)  Maybe better put (maybe not): the program is recorded
in
>Havana on Tuesday or Saturday and re-broadcast through that day's
series or
>programming.  Jay: I wouldn't expect your bit to be live, so it could
well

Hi,
You maybe right. I have no idea when it is going to run. I do know
Arnie and I will be on WLS (38 States, parts of Canada)one night that
week. I'll know more when I'm there, but there will be no way to post
it here. Maybe I can find a way to get on TINORED and drop you some
e-mail with times and freqs???

73's

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:27 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: An Open Letter About Mr. Zepps
Date: 3 Jul 1995 02:59:40 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 28
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t7mes$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi4-16.ix.netcom.com

I have gotten a number of e-mails asking me to stop going around and
around with Charles Zepps. And I agree this fourm should be about
shortwave radio and not a place to argue politics or who's to blame for
what. And I guess I should take the blame for starting all this by
pointing out what I thought was violations of Federal Codes in regard
to stations like WWCR and WHRI. But here's something you should know
about Mr. Zepps: first this may not be his real name. Second his
internet address is phony, and third he has engaged in this kind of
behavior before on other newsgroups. I for one will no longer answer or
post anything to him. Maybe he'll get the hint that I would just like
to have some place to go to talk about shortwave radio. With this in
mind can anyone tell me why 31 meters has been so bad the last couple
of nights?

73's and Good DX

Jay Marvin
WLS Radio
Chicago
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:28 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ixnews.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP ON THE BANDS!
Date: 3 Jul 1995 08:05:18 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 30
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <3t88bu$[e-mail]>
References: <3sscre$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi4-23.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>I refuse to dignify Zeps crap by quoting any of it here.  Suffice to
say, I
>and others were fed this garbage for months and months ad nauseum on
GENIE
>sometime ago.  Zeps doesn't care what the topic header is, he will, in
is own
>far right paranoid haze, find some way to claim a "tie-in" to the
topic.
>
>Zeps is a great reason to stay away from Toronto, since word has it,
he's
>allowed out on the streets, on pass, a couple of times a week, alone.
>
>Hope it's as scary for him as it is for the rest of us.
>
The best thing to do about Zepps is just ignore him and he will go
away.

JM
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio for Peace International
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:52:51 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 11
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <3t4cj3$[e-mail]>
References: <9506301201.AA48327@theopolis>
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com
X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader

The US address for RFPI is:
Radio for Peace International
SJO 577
P.O. Box 025216
Miami, FL 33102-5216
USA

I've been logging them on 7385 kHz at various times during the US evening.
If you have USB capability, you might also try 9400.

Jen Hull


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Austria and Czech radio address
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:53:04 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 7
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Message-ID: <3t4cjg$[e-mail]>
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

Radio Austria's address is: A-1136 Vienna, Austria.

In a message dated: 1 Jul 1995 03:42:58 GMT, [e-mail]
(jfman) writes:

>>What are the address (and E-mail address if it exists) of Austria radio
(Osterreichischer rundfunk) and Czech Republic radio ?<<


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:30 1995
Path: grape.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: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Roma
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:57:33 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 14
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <3t4crt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

For Radio Roma's English-language broadcasts to North America, try 9645 or
11800 kHz from 00:50 to 01:10 UTC daily.

Jen Hull

In a message dated: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 01:08:32 GMT,
[e-mail] (Danny Rossi) writes:

>>Can anyone give me information on Radio Roma?  I would like to know
frequencies, times, and format of programming.   I received this once,
and stupid me did not write down in my log book!!<<





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:30 1995
Path: grape.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: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RFI on CBC Radio
Date: 1 Jul 1995 17:07:15 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 23
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <3t4de3$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

The CBC's Toronto 740 AM station participates in the fairly new *CBC
Ovenight* relay package.  From 1:00 am to (roughly) 6:00 am *local* time,
the CBC relays a variety of international broadcasters, from a satelite
feed.

These are time-delayed, and include an hour of RFI, an hour of Radio
Netherlands, 30 minutes of Radio Sweden, 30 minutes BBC, one hour of
Deutsche Welle, and (on some stations) one hour of Radio Australia.

RFI *does* broadcast to N. America in English (with poor reception here in
New York) from 1200 - 1700 UTC on a variety of frequencies.

Hope this helps.

Jen Hull

In a message dated Sat, 1 Jul 1995 01:07:22 GMT,
[e-mail] (Danny Rossi) writes:

>>THis message is for anyone who can pick up CBC Radio 740 AM.
I was litening to it one night around 2:45 in the morning, I forget the
day, but they were broadcasting english programming from Radio Fance
International.  I thought RFI did not transmit any english broadcasts?<<


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: numbes stations
Date: 1 Jul 1995 17:09:39 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 14
Sender: [e-mail]
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
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To the gentleman with the *numbers stations* homepage who e-mailed me last
month:

I've misplaced your address and URL, but I caught another numbers
broadcast 7/1 on 6995 kHz at 02:05 UTC (in progress).  Female voice that
sounded computer-generated, 5-digit sets of numbers in Spanish until 0210
UTC, ending with: Final ... Final ... Final.  (Pronounced fee-NALL). Came
booming in here in New York.

I transcribed about 60 of the number sets, which I can e-mail you.

Love to get that WWW URL again.

Thanks -- Jen Hull


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:32 1995
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What are the address (and E-mail address if it exists) of Austria radio
(Osterreichischer rundfunk) and Czech Republic radio ?
Thanks


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:33 1995
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If anyone is interested, I have made downloadable photos of VOA Bethany Transmitter Facility
available on one of my WWW pages:

URL  http://cnj.digex.net/~jimh/radio.html

Also included are photos of other transmitter sites in the NY area circa 1960s.

The VOA pictures were taken on two visits to VOA Bethany, OHIO in 1991 and 1992.
The site has been taken out of operation.

Jim Hawkins  (WA2WHV)



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Could someone tell me where some of the main VOA transmitter sites are and how to get in touch with
them for tours.  I believe there is one in Maryland.  I am also interested in studio tours.

Thanks,
Jim Hawkins (WA2WHV)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Charles Czeps) writes:
>
>On pg. 26 of the July Monitoring Times , Glenn Hauser's article
>entitled " Oklahoma City: The Radio Aftermath", states;
>
>  "WWCR's other superpatriot programming such as Tom Valentine
>    and the white supremicist William Cooper continued unabated
>    primaryly weeknights on 5.065.00 Mhz, but also scatttered at other
>
>    times on other frequencies."
>
>At 04:03 UTC Bill Cooper, on The Hour of the Time program of Wed.
>June 28 1995 stated:
>
>   Well, I'm in the process of suing the New York Times and I'll begin
>    the process to sue MONITORING TIMES and GLENN HAUSER."
>
>About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
>Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
>allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come to
>roost.
>
>Mr. Hauser can be reached at: GLENN HAUSER
>                                                 Box 1684-MT
>                                                 Enid, OK  73702
>                                             fax- [phone]
>
>and William Cooper can be faxed at [phone]
>
In the World of Radio heard on WWCR #1 (15685 kHz) on 30 June at 2115
GMT Mr. Hauser blamed the "White supremicist" part on editing at
Monitoring Times and said there would be a correction in the 8/95
issue.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JoeWo)
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Keith-
  yes i do  use the freq list for RFPI...i really want to know when Glenn
Hauser's World of Radio is on...if you could work a program schedule into
the next posting that would be appreciated!!!     Thanks!!
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (JonathanjH)
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It's unfortunate that they dropped shortwave, they had a good signal in
the U.S., and I'm sure in other areas of the western hemisphere.  800 khz
is still on the air, and can be heard on much of the Gulf Coast.
Unfortunately for me, local daytime only station WSHO on 800 got FCC
approval to go 24 hours a few years ago, so TWR reception is no longer
possible.


Jonathan J. Helis,KB5IAV


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From: [e-mail] (JonathanjH)
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Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
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I remember hearing about this station over 10 years ago, it was to
broadcast from Opelika, AL with 500 KW,but that city's power plant
couldn't generate the kind of power needed for such an operation.

There was also a story that NDXE made illegal charges on some people's
credit cards, whether this is true or not, I don't know.

We have so many shortwave outlets in this country now, I wonder if there's
room for any more.
Jonathan J. Helis,KB5IAV


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Juergen Bartels)
Subject: Re: East European FM DX?
Organization: eng
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> Many East European countries like Poland, the Czech Republic and of course
> Russia have FM broadcast transmitters in the 65-73MHz range. At those
> frequencies sporadic E isn't so very sporadic and on a good summer day one
> can hear quite a lot of those stations in Holland.
>
> Recently I visited a radio amateur who owns a very expensive wide band
> VHF/UHF receiver and using quite a simple antenna I heard many station that
> were typically East European. Unfortunately I cannot understand any of those
> languages. Those stations are on for a few seconds or a few minutes and
> then completely fade away. This and the fact that I don't understand Polish,
> Czech or whatever, makes it quite hard to ID the stations. But somehow I
> find it quite fascinating to hear FM stations at a distance of more than
> 1000 kilometers.
>
> Are there any people in Western Europe (or elsewhere ouside Eastern Europe)
> who specialize in 65--73MHz FM DX? I know it isn't even legal in some
> countries to have receivers for it, but anonymous email exists. What is a
> good receiver for this band? My scanner covers this range but its bandwidth
> is far too narrow. Some expensive scanners have wide band FM and they are
> much cheaper than the ICOM R7000 that I heard all those stations on. Of
> course I *should* be able to modify an existing FM radio. A channel-4 TV
> antenna should be ideal for this band, but I don't think I'll set one up
> just for that purpose.
>
> So the questions to the Eastern Europe FM band DXers.
> - Where are you located?
> - What receivers and antennas do you use?
> - How do you ID the stations?
> - Which countries did you hear?
> - Did you get any QSL cards?

I did DX a lot in the 70's when I lived in Northern Germany. The terrain was
excellent for it, just plain flat. Now I live in the Taunus mountains and
DX conditions have deteriorated for me.
I used a self built receiver, consisting of an TV tuner, its IF is mixed
down to 10.7 Mhz and I fed it into the IF part of an FM receiver.
You could probably also mix it up to about 100 MHz and feed it into the input of
your FM receiver. With that I managed to listen to a rock concert in stereo
without any fading. Where it came from I don't remember. At least it was
quite far away. The good thing about this frequency band is the lack of
local interference, since this band is not used. So even weak signals come
in easily. It was also fascinating to hear on one frequency different
transmitters with the same programming. I only noticed a change in audio
quality, mostly the high frequency parts were missing. It was then a relay
transmitter that got its modulation from another 'main' transmitter.
I never found out how far away from each other they were.

I never ID-ed or QSL-ed them.
But now it's easier to ID, some programs are on satellite as well. (Poland)
And a few are on MW.

I used an 8 element FM antenna with a self built amplifier.
I was thinking adding a Band-1 antenna, but it was too big.
Don't use any antenna amplifiers off the shelf. They have filters that
let only 'legal' frequency pass. Mine had no filter and was wide enough for
Band-1 and 2.
Often you don't need an amp' at all, since sporadic E signals often are
very strong.

I wished they would never give up 66-73 Mhz!

--
Jurgen Bartels,   Motorola,  Taunusstein near Wiesbaden  Germany

[e-mail]             juergenb@tau_mail.comm.mot.com
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (KARL-JOHAN TEROEY)
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Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
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Rolf Lovstrom ([e-mail]) wrote:

>Before the WWII broadcasts were carried over the electrical wiring (!)
>of some communities, including several smaller and isolated one in this
>country (Norway). The frequencies where in the long wave band, around
>285 kHz if I remember correctly.

Those transmitters for power line distribution was in use long after
the WWII. I have just had a look in some of my "old" WRTH. The last year
for listing of those stations is in the 1971 edition. In the 1968
edition 8 stations are listed. One station, Sulitjelma, on 511kHz
0.25kW. All others on 285-290-295-300kHz.

                              Karl-Johan

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Ellers)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Georg Kreyerhoff     ) says:
>I've found that many old German radios have a label "Schweizer Drahtfunk"
>( something like "Swiss Wire Radio" ) and a sequence of Roman numbers
>along the long wave dial, the highest of these being at about 350 kHz.
>Sounds like an early form of cable network operating on long wave.
>Maybe someone from Switzerland knows more about it.

I hadn't heard of that from Switzerland; a number of the former Warsaw
Pact countries used to have wired broadcasting in some towns, but that was
a one-channel system that fed baseband audio to an amplifier/speaker in
each home.  (Since these sets had no tuners they couldn't be used to
receive broadcasts from other countries.)  I also saw a "Wire Radio" input
of some sort on an Italian stereo receiver in the early 1970s -- again
this was for audio, not RF.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:42 1995
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From: Ken H. Lin <[e-mail]>
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  Sorry if this question doesn't fit this newsgroup.  We have an
antenna connecting to a spectrum analyzer to measure the field
strength.  Both the antenna and the spectrum analyzer have 50 ohms
impedance.  The cable loss is 3.5 dB.  Suppose the antenna has an
antenna factor of 15 dB 1/m.  If the spectrum analyzer reads 60 db-uV,
is the field strength 60+ 3.5+ 15 (dB-uV/m)?  I don't seem to be able
to find an answer from the stanard antenna text books.

thanks in advance,

Ken H. Lin
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:44 1995
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Tim Manwell ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Anybody have any experience qsl-ing Radio Yugoslavia?  I qsl'd them on May 11
: and still have not heard back from them.  thanks.

: [e-mail]
Tim, they probably will send you a QSL with the picture of a Bosnian child
that one of their great snipers killed with the weapons and bullets they
provided.
IMHO, Keith
Don't worry moslems the UN will protect you ;-)



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Pletcher, Guy M ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have a Radio Shack DX-440 radio and I'm wondering what kind of external
: antenna to buy. The man at Radio Shack told me that the antenna line that they
: sell is the best.

: Thanks,
: G. Michael Pletcher
Hi Guy, I have a DX-440 i bought a speaker plug and ran a 70 foot antenna
throughout my apartment and out my window. I used a alligator clip to connect
the speaker plugs center conductor to the copper wire. Works great. Don't
forget to turn on the external antenna switch right next to the plug.
73 & good DX, Keith

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lennart Benschop)
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Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Date: 3 Jul 1995 09:53:40 +0200
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Malgorzata Roos <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Georg Kreyerhoff ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: I've found that many old German radios have a label "Schweizer Drahtfunk"
>: ( something like "Swiss Wire Radio" ) and a sequence of Roman numbers
>: along the long wave dial, the highest of these being at about 350 kHz.
>: Sounds like an early form of cable network operating on long wave.
>: Maybe someone from Switzerland knows more about it.
>:                                       gk.
>Swiss PTT has been operating "Telephonrundspruch" for some decades. This
>service will be discontinued in the near future (as far as I remember, by
>the end of 1995).

In Holland we had the 'Draadomroep' (wire broadcasting) from the 30s to
about 1970. From about 1960 no new systems were installed. This was an AF
system with four channels. It was distributed by dedicated wires (I think
they were combined with the telephone wires in one cable). The wire
broadcasting boxes were passive systems with a switch and a speaker (no
tubes inside). You could connect the signal to your own amplifier if you
wished.

Initially it was a system for the poor who could not afford a radio of their
own. Later the main reason to subscribe was the signal quality, which was
very good, better than AM in the average urban environment with no room for
an outdoor antenna. The four channels on the wire broadcasting were our
national networks Hilversum 1 and 2, a selection of classical stations and a
selection of popular stations.

Nowadays we have FM based cable radio, like everywhere else in the world.


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In article <3t4esj$[e-mail]>, Wes Stewart
<[e-mail]> wrote:


Snip>


> Lewis:
>
> What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should
work.  There may be some
> directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may
have to tinker with the
> wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham
radio is all about
> anyway.
>
> With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may
experience some mutual
> interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some
extra effort to overcome
> or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait
and see.
>
> If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two
acres and no deed
> restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna
is a trapped dual-band
> 20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.
>
> With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA,
VK, etc so don't
> dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)
>
> Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.
>
> Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS

The warning about household wiring was something I hadn't considered.
After reading your message, I have started to consider a different
location for the wire. I think I can get the center up about 20'-25' and
the ends about 12' by adding a couple of more bird houses in the back
yard. This would let me stretch it out above the back fence which is 72'
long.  I'm going to try both for a couple of days and see which if any
will hear better. I'll be glad when the next exam day comes. I think I
have the written, now if the code will come.

Lewis

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David allan Boucher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: 2 Jul 1995 01:40:05 GMT
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Does anyone know if anything ever became of this station?

This was to be (if I'm correct...) a new shortwave station in the US.....


I believe a CP was issued...But we haven't heard anything about it...


Does anyone know the story?  Let us know!

Thanks!


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  DAVE IN BOSTON - [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David allan Boucher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: TWR Shortwave? Bonaire?
Date: 2 Jul 1995 01:42:16 GMT
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I used to listen to TWR Bonaire many moons ago on shortwave...

'Carribean Nightcall' was a favorite program.

I do recall they were on 800KHZ as well with mega-power....

What happenned to the shortwave transmitters?  Did they shut them down?
What's the story....????

(CKLW covers them up here on MW...so I was dependent on the SW broadcasts.
..)


Thanks!


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  DAVE IN BOSTON - [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: American radio oddities (was Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Date: 2 Jul 1995 05:46:53 GMT
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In article <3t20jq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rolf
L|vstr|m) wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>,
> Georg Kreyerhoff      <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >In article <3sohch$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Lennart Benschop) writes:
> >
> >> ..
> >
> >I've found that many old German radios have a label "Schweizer Drahtfunk"
> >( something like "Swiss Wire Radio" ) and a sequence of Roman numbers
> >along the long wave dial, the highest of these being at about 350 kHz.
> >Sounds like an early form of cable network operating on long wave.
> >Maybe someone from Switzerland knows more about it.
>
>
> Before the WWII broadcasts were carried over the electrical wiring (!)
> of some communities, including several smaller and isolated one in this
> country (Norway). The frequencies where in the long wave band, around
> 285 kHz if I remember correctly.
This remeinded me of a radio I once saw in Sacramento, California. It was
a wooden Remler (I think) that had TWO PLUGS!! The owner told me that in
San Francisco in the 1930's there were *antenna plugs* in the houses that
one could actually plug the antenna into, and that particular radio had
been fried by a clueless owner later on that plugged the antenna into the
electrical outlet. Needless to say, I didn't buy it, but it was an
interesting radio, and maybe I should have. Does anybody know anything
else about *antenna plugs*?
>
> BTW, kilocycles were used instead of KHz until about 20 years ago, and
> I believe kHzz was used only in Germany before that time.
This was true in North America up until about 25 years ago or so. If
anybody doesn't know, it was switched from *cycles* to *hertz* to honor
Heinrich Hertz.
>
> Originally, both broadcast and utility transmissions were transmitted
> on frequencies in the long wave (low kHz) spectrum. In fact, Sweden
> had a transatlantic transmitter on 125 kHz or thereabout until about
> ten years ago. The station began operating immediately after WW I
> (1919).
Yep, they say that once even North Americans could tune in European
longwave. Today, most of those stations are gone, and the ones that remain
are drowned out by utilities. (North America never had a commercial
longwave allocation.)
>
> SW was in the early days of radio considered unsuitable for broadcast
> and utility transmissions. That's why the spectrum was left to radio
> amateurs (hams), who contributed enormously to the knowledge of
> wave propagation and antennas in the early years.
Yep, they thought it was line of sight transmission ONLY. Once the hams
discovered otherwise, every country that could rushed to put a propaganda
machine on shortwave. ;)
>
> In a mountaineous country like Norway, where people live in deep
> valleys, long wave was excellent for listening in the car, as you
> didn't have to change FM frequency every mile or so when the valley
> bended.  Unfortunately, Norway closed down its Oslo longwave transmitter
> IN SECRECY on January 2nd this year, i.e. it was just disconnected,
> without any prior notice.
IMHO, this is probably because if they would have announced the shutdown,
popular outrage would have prevented it.
>
> Apparently, only 30 000 people regularly tuned in to the long wave
> transmitter.
How were the Norwegian authorities so sure? Just curious.

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Leslie Paul Davies)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: synch detectors
Date: 1 Jul 1995 19:23:44 GMT
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I have not noticed this problem with my 1954 Bakelite Emerson... seems
they used a sturdier circuit back then...

kitschen synch.

--
Paul W2SYF/4 Ft Lauderdale
"Heisenberg may have slept here... Pauli didn't."
Leslie Paul Davies
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Leslie Paul Davies)
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Subject: Re: Need help in IDing QRM
Date: 1 Jul 1995 19:30:57 GMT
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My biggest source of similar QRN/M is "Touch" switches / dimmers,
especially in table lamps with long, radiating cords.

--
Paul W2SYF/4 Ft Lauderdale
"Heisenberg may have slept here... Pauli didn't."
Leslie Paul Davies
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Leslie Paul Davies)
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Subject: Re: 20 year update?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 19:40:10 GMT
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Well, every Religion with more than 4 adherents is running
a hundred gallons on 12 frequencies 25 hours a day. Other
than that, things have been well.

--
Paul W2SYF/4 Ft Lauderdale
"Heisenberg may have slept here... Pauli didn't."
Leslie Paul Davies
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:55 1995
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From: Matthias Winkler <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: best radio for under $200?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 10:02:26 GMT
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Mark,

it is a bad idea not to put a carriage return into your mails every
now and then. Makes very bad reading depending on what browser you
use.

So long,
  Matthias
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[e-mail] (Mark Pitts) wrote:
>I have had both a 440 and a 390.Although, thanks to an indulgent wife, I now have a Drake R8, I still think very fondly of my 440, =
which was a wonderful value for the money. The 390, on the other hand, was a major disappointment. Sensitivity was a problem (especi=
ally here on the West Coast where that's a problem) and it was heavier and more difficult to use than the 440. If I were picking in =
that range again, I think I'd still consider trying to find a remaining copy of the Sangean version in a mail order
>catalog. Mark Pitts



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Barry)
Date: 03 Jul 95 00:07:30
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP ON THE BANDS!
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 -=> Quoting Keith Wyatt to All <=-

 KW> Charles Zeps ([e-mail]) wrote:

 KW> :   I think the operative phrase may be 'white suprmicist" in this
 KW> : campaign of lie. I'm surprised the Bob Grove has alligned himself
 KW> with
 KW> : sodomite Hauser on this poltical issue, but then Bob has always been
 KW> a : Company man.


        Interesting you should put it that way with the big C.  I did an
        article for MT some years back on Canada's eavesdropping agency,
        the Communications Security Establishment.  When MT initially
        published it they couldn't have been happier and had no complaints
        whatever.  The next time I spoke to Grove some time later, he
        was hopping mad saying that I'd "burned" them because I'd based
        the article on secondary sources such as clippings.  This
        was partly true, but I'd also done footwork the proof of which was
        an assortment of photos that accompanied the article.  But what I've
        always wanted to know is:  how could he possibly KNOW down there in
        NC that what I was saying came from some material already published
        in Canada?  Unless somebody with access to a massive database and
        analysis software clued him in to this.  And there's nobody but
        the Company that could do that.  I might add that the article con-
        tained the allegation that the NSA was not fully sharing data with
        all the countries participating with it (inlcuding Canada and the
        CSE) in signals interception (an allegation repeated by Time
        Magazine some months ago).  My impression has always been that
        somebody may have 'talked' to Grove about the article and
        said a few things that made him 'nervous'.  Is Grove in their
        pocket?  Let's just say that he probably has a 'healthy respect'
        for the 'heavyweights' in the business.

        P.S.  Speaking of the CSE, the word here now is 'privatization'
        and that a lot of their work is going to be contracted out.  Sounds
        to me like a few well-placed insiders there are going to be raking
        in the bucks soon.  :)


... Too much shareware, not enough registration $$$.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Idrogo)
Subject: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Keywords: watch Clinton!
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WASHINGTON -- Clinton is taking up to $60 MILLION from the Pentagon
budget to help deploy and equip a rapid-reaction force to protect
U.N. forces in Bosnia-Hercegovina.  That revelation Thursday drew
immediate protests from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill.  House
Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole fired off
a letter to Clinton accusing him of circumventing the will of
Congress and renewing a call for cutting off support for the entire
U.N. effort in Bosnia.

White House press secretary Mike McCurry said Clinton decided to
tap the Pentagon budget for the $60 MILLION because he knew
Congress would not agree to new spending for support of the rapid-
reaction force.  Of the $60 MILLION available, $15 MILLION is being
spent now --- $12 MILLION for air and sea transport of British and
Dutch forces and equipment, and $3 MILLION in donated equipment
such as night-vision goggles and satellite communications
terminals.

*-- USA TODAY, Friday 30 June 1995

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MIKE610967)
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Subject: Re: J Marvin, Your Show Stinks
Date: 1 Jul 1995 15:33:31 -0400
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Would you people stop this crap and take it elsewhere.....you are wasting
both my time and money.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:42:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Laughlan)
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Subject: Re: Sangean ATS 803A
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CHARLIE KOZLOWSKI) says:
>
>
>       Being a dyed-in-the-wool Junk buzzard, all my past ShortWave
>radios were other people's trash..... Found, repaired, used, and loved
>by me. :) 99.9% of them were tube sets- power sucking, heat throwing,
>frequency drifting, ear blasting, squelchless desktop filling archaic
>behemoths.
>       After finding new homes for most of the old tube sets (mostly
>given away for free to novice shortwave enthusiasts), I finally bought
>the Sangean..... being able to just "punch-in" a frequency or press
>"Scan" is well worth the money in itself!......  I'm pleased with the
>Sangean..... I'd recommend that radio to anyone.
>       I did keep a few of my favorite antiques, though......
>
>

I like it too!! A good radio for the money. But nothing does any more help
than a good antenna!!


Jim


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (NCarrigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Looking for an old manual ...  AN/URM-41
Date: 1 Jul 1995 16:16:11 -0400
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I'm looking for an old manual for an old LF rig -- the model # is
AN/URM-41.

If anyone has any info please pass it along to me, or Chip Veres.  You can
reach me here, or Chip at-- [e-mail] --



Thanks, Nick


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New homepage for SWL skeds
Date: 1 Jul 1995 12:40:25 GMT
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Byron Hicks ([e-mail]) wrote:
: The W5GB radio club at NMSU has allowed me to set up a homepage for me to place all my radio schedules that I have collected over the past three months.

: If anyone has any schedules to add to the page please email them to me at [e-mail].

: BTW, the address of the page is http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html

: Thanks and 73's



--

     Byron, you have a fantastic page! I plan on using it often. If
you have World Wide Web access and you're an SWL, put this one in your
hotlist!

    The only thing I would change is to have show the dates, both
in the link reference and in the schedule text.

    Keep up the great work!
       Pete Costello

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:01 1995
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From: Peter Van Ackeren <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony ICF-SW55 <Remote> Output
Date: 2 Jul 1995 19:35:02 GMT
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Is there anyone with precise technical details about the <Remote> output
jack on the ICF-SW55 (logic signal used, level, etc. )

Thank you.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pillera)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Bro. Stair Frequencies Needed
Date: 2 Jul 1995 22:02:20 -0400
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Could someone forward his time/frequencies on shortwave?

Thanks in advance.
Joe Pillera, N8QYO
Ann Arbor, MI  USA
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:02 1995
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Subject: What's the best antenna for my DX-440?
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From: [e-mail] (Pletcher, Guy M)
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I have a Radio Shack DX-440 radio and I'm wondering what kind of external
antenna to buy. The man at Radio Shack told me that the antenna line that they
sell is the best.

Thanks,
G. Michael Pletcher


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail] (Eric Schatz))
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Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
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In article <3t419c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David A. Kaye) wrote:


> Un-American, perhaps?  Coming from Oklahoma your comment doesn't surprise
> me.  Ever hear of the FIRST Amendment?  For those outside the USA (and
> those inside), our Constitution has an section called the "Bill of
> Rights" which protects speech, or is supposed to protect it.

I just want to correct your reference to the First Amendment. "Congress
shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech or of the press..."
While I don't agree with the Oklahoman (and neither did Hauser, who acted
unprofessionally when he used the white supremacist label), Hauser is not
Congress. Your argument fails a logical test.

Also, a libel suit against Hauser would not have been actionable since the
radio host made himself a limited public figure by broadcasting his
opinions.

--
Eric Schatz
            Apple Computer Inc. Makes No Apple Computers
                                        My Other Mac is an Apple //c


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Conner)
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Subject: Re: Airline Frequencies
Date: 1 Jul 1995 02:57:19 GMT
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In article <3svkfu$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Cal Kutemeier) writes:

> I have a DX-440 radio and live a couple of miles west of O'Hare airport
> in Chicago.  I would like to listen to tower and plane communications.
> does anyone know the frequencies that are used?

From ancient (10 year old) FAA en route charts for the Chicago area,
here are some en route VHF outlets you might be able to hear (all
freqs. in MHz AMSSB)

Milwaukee     125.1
Hampshire     135.75
Rockford      133.0
Aurora        123.75
Des Plaines   120.35
Chicago Hts.  132.95

This is low altitude en route ATC, traffic is liable to be somewhat
more sparse than terminal.

The ATIS (auto terminal info system) outlets broadcast continually with
information for pilots. The ones in your area would be

O'Hare (ORD)      135.15
Meigs (RCO)       127.35
Midway            120.05

Chicago flight service is (used to be?) on 122.55 and 122.3 and may
provide interesting listening if you can get them.

As for O'Hare tower freqs., these should be fairly standard but I've
forgotten them. Perhaps someone will post freqs. for clearance
delivery, ground control, local control departure, arrival, etc.

Good hunting!



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:08 1995
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In article <3t4esj$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path:
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> From: Wes Stewart <[e-mail]>
> Newsgroups:
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> Subject: Re: Multi Band Wire Antenna Help
> Date: 1 Jul 1995 21:32:03 GMT
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>
> [e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
> >I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
> >problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
> >are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
> >about 23' tall at the peak.
> >
> >The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
> >clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
> >too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
> >in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
> >other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
> >'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
> >pointing nortwest and southwest.
> >
> >Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
> >am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
> >the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
> >finally comes in.
>
> Lewis:
>
> What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should work.
There may be some
> directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may have to
tinker with the
> wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham radio is
all about
> anyway.
>
> With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may experience
some mutual
> interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some extra
effort to overcome
> or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait and
see.
>
> If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two acres
and no deed
> restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna is a
trapped dual-band
> 20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.
>
> With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA, VK, etc
so don't
> dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)
>
> Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.
>
> Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS
>
>




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Risto Kotalampi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Finland
Date: 1 Jul 1995 14:49:35 GMT
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Charles van Doornewaard ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It so happens that I have in my administration the E-Mail address of
: Radio Finland. I suggest that you send an E-Mail with your request to:

: [e-mail]

Have anyone ever got any reply from this address?
I have written them many times asking about their schedules etc,
but haven't ever received any reply.

--
# Risto Kotalampi                 # Tel:  [phone]     #
# Kotanet Communications Ltd      # GSM:  [phone]     #
# Kanslerinkatu 8, 33720 TAMPERE  # Fax:  [phone]     #
# http://www.kotanet.fi/          # Email: [e-mail]     #


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
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Subject: Re: SW Stations (CFRB,etc)
Date: 2 Jul 1995 22:11:53 -0400
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Cfrb is on 6070khz ID's as CFRX about once an hour. For the rest look in
the WRTH.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
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Subject: Re: TWR Shortwave? Bonaire?
Date: 2 Jul 1995 22:18:04 -0400
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They dropped the shortwave broadcasts in favor of sat relay's.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
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Subject: Need Boatanchors list please?
Date: 2 Jul 1995 22:24:16 -0400
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Can someone give me the address to the E-mail digest Boatanchors List?
I would like to subscibe since I love old tube type SW radio's!


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Pettengill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Goddard Shuttle Rebroadcasts
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 01:11:34 GMT
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[e-mail] (Thomas Randall) wrote:

>[e-mail] wrote:
>: Since the launch of STS-71 I have not heard the Goddard Amateur Radio Club
>: rebroadcasts of the shuttle audio on their published shortwave frequencies.

>: Has anyone heard them?

>: Thanks.

>: Regards, Robert D. Munger
>: Fermilab
>: [e-mail]

>
>    I haven't heard them yet although I think I heard their faint Morse
>I.D. on 3.860 this afternoon.

The best freq for you depends upon the time of day and your distance
from Greenbelt, MD. Here in southeast NY (about 200 miles from
Greenbelt) the best daytime freq for STS-71 has been 7.185. Very early
in the morning and late afternoon-early evening it's 3.860.

One factor most people forget is that WA3NAN is on the air with live
air-gnd audio from the space shuttle ONLY when the shuttle astronauts
are awake. These times and the length of each workday vary from
mission to mission. The crew of STS-71 is awake from 0632 UTC to 2232
UTC (2:32am to 6:32pm EDT).

Even if you are listening to the right freqs at the right times you
may still have to be patient because the astronauts do not talk to
Mission Control all the time. There are many long periods of no
aiir-gnd comms at all. One such period this afternoon lasted nearly 30
minutes.

Roger





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From: [e-mail] (Roger Pettengill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HF Shuttle Broadcast
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 1995 01:11:40 GMT
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[e-mail] (Colin Harris) wrote:


>Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) writes:
>> I seem to recall that the Shuttle transmission is broadcast on HF. Does
>> anyone know the frequency?
>
>Source:

>URL: http://garc.gsfc.nasa.gov/www/retransmission/retransmission.html

>I extracted the following rebroadcast info. (7.185 was good most of the
>day in Eastern Ontario, CA)

> * 3,860 kHz (LSB) 80 meters
>* 7,185 kHz (LSB) 40 meters
>* 14,295 kHz (USB) 20 meters
>* 21,395 kHz (USB) 15 meters
>* 28,650 kHz (USB) 10 meters
>* 147.45 mHz (FM Simplex) 2meters

>Hope this helps.

It also helps to know that WA3NAN is on the air with live shuttle
air-gnd audio ONLY when the astronauts are awake.

The crew of STS-71 is awake from around 0632 to around 2232 UTC
(2:32am to 6:32pm EDT).

Roger



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Smits)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RFI on CBC Radio
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[e-mail] (Jenhull) writes:

>The CBC's Toronto 740 AM station participates in the fairly new *CBC
>Ovenight* relay package.  From 1:00 am to (roughly) 6:00 am *local* time,
>the CBC relays a variety of international broadcasters, from a satelite
>feed.
>
>These are time-delayed, and include an hour of RFI, an hour of Radio
>Netherlands, 30 minutes of Radio Sweden, 30 minutes BBC, one hour of
>Deutsche Welle, and (on some stations) one hour of Radio Australia.
>

This seems to be a repeat of the C-Band WRN satellite SWL feed that can
be heard on Galaxy 5 transponder 6, sub audio carrier at 6.8 MHz. It can
be heard here locally on CBU (690 KHz) in Vancouver as well, so probably
most of the AM network is carrying it.

--
[e-mail] (Robert Smits)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Nick Tyler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Windows World Time Clock program?
Date: 1 Jul 1995 14:07:25 GMT
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[e-mail] (Eric T. Meyer) wrote:
>
>
>Is there available any Windows program that shows world time, maybe
>selectable by city or some such?  If it were inexpensive shareware, or
>freeware, it would be ideal.
>
>E-mail or post where to find it.  Thanks!
>
>-Eric
>

I have one called WinZones. Cost me $10. Choice of 40 + cities. Its at
the office so I have no more info.


-
  NICK TYLER  [e-mail]
  Montclair , NJ , USofA



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:15 1995
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From: Steve Kusterer <[e-mail]>
Subject: Another antenna question
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Hi all,
  I've got a Grundig Sat 700.  I'd like to put up some kind of
external antenna.  Without violating covenant restrictions, I'll
need to keep the antenna in the attic.  That could give me about
a 30 foot run.  Now, the siding on the house is aluminum.
  I'm looking for a *general* comparison of the following ideas.

1) A single line running the entire length.
2) A single wire zig-zaging from one end to the other
3) A horizontal dipole splitting the run
4) A horizontal dipole with the runs twisted around 2" PVC
5) Twin horizontal dipoles (at right angles) with the runs
   twisted
6) The following brain-fart:
                           ^
                         /   \
                        /     \
                       <       >
                        \     /
                         \   /
                           v
   where these lines are 2" PVC with wire twisted around them.
   The idea would be to have several concentric diamonds, each
   with an amount of wire equal to that given in the one and
   only shortwave antenna book I have. (7MHz = 133', 13MHz = 72')
   etc.

  I have "Shortwave Antennas", but I'm not sure how these ideas
compare and if any of them violate obvious (but not to me) rules
of antenna making.

Thanks... Steve

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
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Subject: Telefunken Tubes For Sale
Date: 1 Jul 1995 02:02:00 -0500
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I have the following original Telefunken Tubes (Made in Germany) for sale:

ECC 81    (B5215024)        x 2
ECC 82    (B2015126)        x 2
ECC 82    (B6005926)        x 1
ECC 83    (B5215001)        x 2
ECC 83    (B3105701)        x 1
ECC 83    (B81056??)        x 1
EAM 86    (B3105800Sa)      x 2

E-mail me and make a reasonable offer.

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Jackson)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom.tech,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics
Subject: Pager message protocols
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 95 09:07:15 GMT
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I am trying to find any and all information I can that is in any way
related to the protocols used for radio paging. These include POCSAG,
SUPER POCSAG, GOLAY and possibly others too.

Please would anyone who has any info on these Email it to me at
[e-mail].

Thanx.


__________________________
Tim Jackson
Johannesburg, South Africa
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:17 1995
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From: Tony Vella <[e-mail]>
Subject: Radio Netherlands????
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Has anyone ever e-mailed Radio Netherlands and actually got a reply from
them? I haven't. Regards.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Bryant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Information on Sony ICF-6800W
Date: 2 Jul 1995 08:15:02 GMT
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David William <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I have read glowing reports on the Sony ICF-6800W.
>
>I would like to hear performance reports from any owners.
>
>How does this early 1980s model compare to today's radios?
>
>Thanks.
>David Williams

I've owned a 6800W (orange version) for about four years. I've run it
comparison tests with an ICF-2010, a SW-77, a DX-440, DX-370, and DX-380.


First things first. It has the best damn audio I've ever heard on a SW
receiver. Clear with full tone controls.

Sensitivity seems fine. Comparable to the 2010. Sensitivity with just the
antenna rod is better than any of the other receivers. Like the 2010, it
will sometimes shows signs of overloading when connected to external
antennas.

Selectivity is also good. Better than the 2010, slightly less than the SW-
77.
Lack of synchronous detection makes ultimate selectivity less than either
of the other two Sonys.

Biggest drawbacks: No digital tuning for FM and part of MW, and tendency
to change frequency by several hundred hertz when switching bewteen WIDE
or MEDIUM to USB or LSB. Bigger than many of today's tabletops.

Mike Bryant
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 84408-1903



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:19 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BEST RADIO FOR UNDER $100
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <3sucos$[e-mail]>
            [e-mail] (Glenn Sparks) writes:

GG> References: <[e-mail]>
GG> <3sl7cv$[e-mail]>
GG> >Back to the question (what's the best radio under US$100):  On this

GG> I've often considered building a NE602 based converter to try and use
GG> my GE super radio II for 31 and 41 meters.  The converter would require
GG> a crystal, an NE602 chip, a couple of torroids, a capacitor and
GG> resistor or two at the most, anyone have any experience on this idea?

I tried this many years ago with poor results until I mounted both converter
and portable radio inside a metal cabinet. Even then, SW reception was nothing
to write home about! Unshielded, the GE's excellent internal ferrite antenna
will continue to pick up AM signals along with your converted SW signals and
you'll get local AM QRM on SW. You can't disable the ferrite antenna. It's an
integral part of the RF/mixer system. As well, the GE's pitiful selection is
bad for the 5 kHz separation needed on SW unless you target only DW, RFI or
BBC. You'd be better to use your converter with an older analog car radio. Car
radios are shielded and generally have good selectivity, especially the older
ones with a low frequency IF.

In the early 1960s (before digital displays), I used an AGS (now Kenwood) car
radio with crystal-controlled converter for SW. The radio had a 262.5 kHz IF,
a tuned RF stage, and excellent AGC action. I selected converter crystals to
put a signal from 1000 kHz down (e.g. 12000 kHz came at 1000 kHz, 11500 kHz on
500 kHz, or 10000 kHz on 1000 kHz and 9500 KHz on 500 kHz). A well calibrated
vernier dial gave me precise tuning in a receiving setup with more selectivity
and sensitivity than a "communications receiver" that I could afford in those
days. However, image rejection was the pits except on lower frequency bands
like 60/75/90 and 120 metres until I added preselection.


 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:20 1995
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Subject: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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CC> Reply-To: [e-mail]
CC> Organization: Arctan Consulting
                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Dear [e-mail]:

I wrote you, regarding [e-mail]'s posts to rec.radio.shortwave. Your
response implied that CZEPS and I had some personal differences. That's not
the case, I assure you. I don't know CZEPS nor the objects of his posts. I
also realize that in such exchanges, those parties may not be able to govern
their behaviours. That's why I requested your intercession!

For your own information, rec.radio.shortwave is for radio related topics, not
the kinds of personal/irrelevant attacks as below! Speaking only for myself, I
am tired of inflamatory off-topic posts and personal attacks here in this
newsgroup. You could help, but your response to me was cavalier, referring me
to FAQs and "netiquette" files available via FTP. Netiquette? As postmaster
(administrator) your patronizing responses weren't of much use. This is being
posted to rec.radio.shortwave. A copy is also going to all relevant parties.

Good Day!

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CC> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
<excessive garbage snipped>
CC> campaign of lie. I'm surprised the Bob Grove has alligned himself with
CC> sodomite Hauser on this poltical issue, but then Bob has always been a
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
<more excessive drivel and bad spelling also snipped>

cc: CHARLES ZEPS in 104 on CRS
    GEORGE S. THURMAN in 0104 on CRS
    ALLAN LEUNG INDUSTRY CAN. in 0104 on CRS

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:21 1995
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Subject: WHERE CAN I GET ADJUSTABL
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message:<3ssd0j$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] (Tim Bohr (R)) asks:

T(> SUBJECT: Where can I get adjustable capacitors?

T(> i saw the description for the homemade Select-a-tenna posted to this
T(> Where do I get the tunable 365-500 pf capacitor? I called a couple
T(> electronic supply stores locally, they don't seem to stock it. Should i

Go to yard sales and look for an "All-American" 5 tube AC/DC radio. (I pick
these up for between $2 and $5 Canadian in my area.) Carefully remove the dual
section capacitor which has (typically) 270/140 pf sections. Now you've got
410 pf, and if you're lucky trimmer capacitors mounted on each section to
allow tweaking, should you need it.

Regards...
Werner

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:22 1995
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Subject: ANTENNA TUNER
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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RR> From: [e-mail] (Raymond W Rite)
RR> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
RR> Subject: antenna tuner
RR> Date: 22 Jun 1995 16:39:11 GMT
RR> Organization: University of Saskatchewan

RR> where can i get an antenna tuner and about how much do they cost.  i'm
RR> currently using a random wire typr antenna and i'm hoping a tuner will
RR> helkp my reception problems.  thanks in advance.

 BBS: The ODXA Listening Post
Date: 12-29-94 (07:19)             Number: 13
From: WERNER FUNKENHAUSER          Refer#: 14680
  To: ALAN SHEETS                   Recvd: NO
Subj: antenna tuner                  Conf: (13) Shortwave
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
AS> > AS>*Anybody out there have plans for a cheap antenna tuner?  Please
AS> > let me know...
AS> >


            YYYYY
             YYY
              Y
              |            L1             L2
              |
              +------((((((((((((((((((+-ccccccccc-+-----+----> Ant
              |       | | | | | | | | | i          |     |
              |           ^------------------------|     |
         C1  =/=                                        =/=  C2
              |                                          |
              |           i = open switch setting        +----> Gnd
              |               to shunt entire coil       |
            -----             assembly into circuit    -----
             ---                                        ---
              -                                          -

        Try this...

L1 is 36 turns of wire on a toilet paper roll, tapped every 4 turns. L2
is a ferrite loopstick or can be made from 90 turns of light hook-up
wire wound on a 6-9 inch ferrite rod from an old table radio. C1 and C2
are both 365 pf variable capacitors. This type of tuner is called a Pi
-section coupler and works particularly well with short verticals and a
good ground on the tropical band, but also performs well with longer
antennas at other frequencies. If you can't find the 365 pf capcitors, a
couple of old tube radio BCB capacitors wired in parallel work well too.
The ferrite rod antenna from the same BCB radios can also be used in
place of the loopstick. See also the ARRL Handbook/Antenna Handbook.

Werner



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:23 1995
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[e-mail] (Lewis Stephens) wrote:
>I want to put up a trapped wire for 80 - 10 meters. Space is a major
>problem. I own the house but the lot is small and the deed restrictions
>are large. I have no large trees to run a wire up to and the house is only
>about 23' tall at the peak.
>
>The question I have is can I put the wire up with a minimum ground
>clearance of 15' and use it as a modified sloping inverted vee with out
>too many problems? I want to tie to the chimney and the top ot the garage
>in one direction and the chimney and a elevated swallow house pole on the
>other leg. This will give me about 60 degrees of seperation with the
>'point' of the vee pointed upward to the east and the other two legs
>pointing nortwest and southwest.
>
>Will the wire be omnidirectional in this configuration or directional? I
>am a neopyhte at this and really need a little help. I am studing to take
>the ham tests and getting my 'shack' in order for the day when the ticket
>finally comes in.

Lewis:

What you describe will certainly not be optimum, however, it should work.  There may be some
directivity on some frequencies, but I wouldn't count on it. You may have to tinker with the
wire segment lengths some to maintain resonance, but that's what ham radio is all about
anyway.

With the proximity to house wiring that you will have, you may experience some mutual
interference to/from TV and telephone service.  This may require some extra effort to overcome
or may necessitate avoiding some freqencies.  You will just have to wait and see.

If it's any consolation (I'm almost ashamed to say this), I have two acres and no deed
restrictions but because my interest is mainly 2M CW/SSB, my HF antenna is a trapped dual-band
20/80 meter dipole 20ft high in the middle and about 10' at the ends.

With 100 W on 80 meters, I can work all of the US and have worked JA, VK, etc so don't
dispair.  Just stay out of contests :-)

Best wishes in your studies and many happy years of hamming.

Regards, Wes Stewart, N7WS



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wolfgang Schwanke)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Date: 2 Jul 1995 11:02:14 GMT
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Hello

[e-mail] (Lennart Benschop) writes:

>As far as I know the long wave broadcast band runs from 150 to 285kHz, from
>148.5 to 283.5kHz to be pedantic. The last few channels are only used in
>Eastern Europe and Russia and many European radios cannot even tune them
>all. Many German radios have a long wave band from about 150 to 350kHz. Why
>350? Why not 285 or 400?  Even such a modern receiver as the Grundig
>Satellit 700 (sorry off topic in r.a.r+p) has a long wave range from 148 to
>353kHz. If there was any technological or historical reason to have this
>frequency range it must have been long gone I think.

Hmm. I would expect a dedicated World Band receiver to include Long Wave.
There *are* broadcast stations there. A couple of Russian ones, but
in Western Europe too. "Europawelle Saar", "Radioropa Info" (the latter
on 263 kHz, the former frequency of "Radio Volga", the station serving
Soviet military in Germany).

[...]

>100kHz, so the stations are at 88.1, 88.3 ... 107.9. Most American
>synthesized radios only tune these channels. Stuff for the European market
>always tunes all multiples of 100kHz and mostly even 50kHz,

Until approx. 10 years ago, "odd" frequencies like 92.05 MHz, 88.85 MHz
& so on were used, until one day they were all "straightened out"
to flat .1, .2 ... for no apparent reason. They still do use xxx.x5 MHz
allocations on cable radio over here.

Greetings

Wolfgang

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wolfgang Schwanke)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Date: 2 Jul 1995 11:05:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Georg Kreyerhoff     ) writes:

>I've found that many old German radios have a label "Schweizer Drahtfunk"
>( something like "Swiss Wire Radio" ) and a sequence of Roman numbers
>along the long wave dial, the highest of these being at about 350 kHz.
>Sounds like an early form of cable network operating on long wave.
>Maybe someone from Switzerland knows more about it.
>                                      gk.

Before the station "RIAS" went on air, it was "DIAS" - "Drahtfunk im ..."
for a couple of months. I have a reprint of an early announcement,
which advised listeners to connect their telephone outlet to the
antenna input of their radio.

Greetings

Wolfgang




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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wolfgang Schwanke)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: European radio oddities (long wave, FM)
Date: 3 Jul 1995 14:49:39 GMT
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[e-mail] (Gerard Foley) writes:

>Lennart Benschop ([e-mail]) wrote:
><snip>

>: Nowadays we have FM based cable radio, like everywhere else in the world.


>: --
>: Lennart Benschop --- [e-mail]

>  Here in Columbus OH I now have digital cable radio.  Don't know what
>frequency it works on, nor what bandwidth it uses, but it has 32
>channels of stereo with pretty good quality.

Does that mean you have no FM radio as well?
Over here we have both: approx. 35 FM stations and 16 digital stations
on cable.

Greetings

Wolfgang



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:27 1995
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Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 21:23:49 -0400
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Has anyone tried the 220 foot loop antenna with the $65.00 tuner that
Crane Radio sells.  Invented by them, it's supposed to offer
phenominal performance, especially under 10, 000 kHz.  I live out
in the sea, there aren't many radio stations around to generate
interence.  I just don't want to throw away 65 bucks like I did
for that MFJ 8100 kit shortwave radio that reeeeaally works- that
is, it really does pick up 3 or 4 stations total, at least at night
when conditions are good.

Anyway, it's a long way to anywhere, I only listen at night, usually
under 10,000 kHz.  Any opinion on what the Crane tuner for the 220
loop antenna might do would be appreciated. BTW, the radio is
the Sony 7600G.  Regards...


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 03 13:43:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ZELENKA9)
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Subject: LaRouche on shortwave - request reception evaluation
Date: 1 Jul 1995 11:22:05 -0400
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Interviews with Lyndon LaRouche are heard weekly on "EIR Talks."
                      C U M U L A T I V E
              `EIR TALKS' SHORTWAVE RECEPTION GRID
               [WEEKLY Monitors Needed WORLDWIDE]

   `EIR Talks' Airs Each Sunday At 5:00 PM Eastern (2100 UTC)
                           12.160 MHz

        Reports may be E-mailed to [e-mail]
        Here is a {cumulative} grid of places which have reported
receiving the EIR Talks program on shortwave. Asterisks (***)
indicate a new report this week.

E U R O P E
        BRITAIN
       London
        GERMANY
          Wiesbaden (poor)                    ***
N O R T H  A M E R I C A
        UNITED STATES
         Alaska                               ***
          Midway btwn Anchorage and Fairbanks ***
         California
          Los Angeles
         Colorado
          Denver (clear this week)
         Connecticut
         Maryland
         Massachusetts
         Minnesota
          Minneapolis (clear this week)
         Missouri (eastern central)
         New Mexico (southwest)
         New York
          Southern NY State
         Pennsylvania (western)
         Rhode Island
          Pawtucket
         Tennessee
          Nashville
         Texas
          San Angelos
          Giddings
          Houston (poor)
         Virginia
          Loudoun County (poor this week)
          Tidewater
         Wyoming (central)

S O U T H  A M E R I C A
         ARGENTINA
          Buenos Aires
         BELIZE
         ECUADOR
        We have yet to receive any reports from AFRICA or ASIA.
AUSTRALIA reports that no reports of successful reception of the
program have been picked up on that continent.








From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mikelson)
Date: 03 Jul 95 09:09:38
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Shuttle Rebroadcasts
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I heard a weak signal on June 26,95

at 07:54-08:26 pm CDT  (UTC -5)

on 14.290 and 14.295 Mhz

I heard the astronauts talking to Huston and Huston replying.
Also something about a leaky gas (counter/guage) that had them stumped
and the shuttle requested a letter to be faxed to them on how to fix it.

July 03 1995        04:05 - 05:00 am

on 3.860 Mhz

Heard the crew prepare for a new day and listened until
something called ALS when the signal vanished
I assume ALS means Loss of signal or something

My location is Winnipeg,Manitoba

aprox. 50 N and 98 W

--- FusEd 0.25

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alex Ho)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Novice help needed: audio out
Date: 3 Jul 1995 16:16:05 -0400
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Hello, I'm a british music fan so my shortwave interest is mainly on
receiving the BBC and sorme french radio.  Now, my question, which sw
radios contain an "audio out" I'd like to get a shortwave receiver
that can feed into my stereo so I can record broadcasts.  Can the
small portable models do this?  Also, I am located in New Jersey;
besides radio shack where can I go to look at and test out stuff?
How do shortwave enthusiasts usually record broadcasts?  And can the
radio shack kits receive the BBC.

Further, since I live in the us, I'll likely purchase from a US
dealer. However, Is it possible to get, say an ordinary canadian receiver
which can receive shortwave and help
avoid the $600 + cost of the fancy receivers?

thank you
alex


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Zeps)
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
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[e-mail] (Bill Grove) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Charles Zeps) wrote:
>>So Hauser is blaming MT Editor Rachel Baughn (KE4OPD)  for inserting
>>the "white supremicist" in his text ?

>>From the masthead of MT mag:

>>DISCLAIMER:
>>While Monitoring Times makes and effort to ensure the information it
>>publishes is accurate, it cannot be held liable for the contents. The
>>reader assumes any risk for performing modification or construction
>>projects published in Monitoring Times. Opinion or conclusions
>>expressed are not neccessarily the view of Monitoring Times or Grove
>>Enterprises. Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted. SASE if material is
>>to be returned.

>>So, did Baughn insert this material in Hausers article as he is now
>>claiming or did Baughn see it and negligently let it go ?
>>
>>Inquiring minds want to know ...

>>FAX : Cooper @ [phone]
>>          MT       @ [phone]



>This was not Glenn Hauser's fault and a retraction will be printed in
>Monitoring Times and the same retraction has been sent to Bill Cooper.

>Thank you for your comments.

>Bill

That does not satify the damage incurred. I would like to see Cooper
given an equal amount of space in MT to rebut the MT/Hauser position
that he is a "white supremicist".




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:05 1995
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From: Max Alagna <[e-mail]>
Subject: Ri: Radio Roma
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on 1-Lug-95 at 21:33:05 [e-mail] wrote:


 SC> Can anyone give me information on Radio Roma?  I would
 SC> like to know frequencies, times, and format of
 SC> programming.   I received this once, and stupid me did
 SC> not write down in my log book!!

Hi Daniele do you probably mean Radio Roma that sometimes uses
to be called Radio Roma.
If so this is the schedule of RAI in italian, english and french
beamed to North America:

0100-0120 utc      9645,  11800  khz    Eng
0120-0135 utc      9645,  11800  khz    Fre
0140-0305 utc      9645,  11800  khz    Ita
1410-1730 utc sun  17780         khz    Ita     mostly soccer
1400-1425 utc      15245, 17780  khz    Ita
1830-1905 utc      15225, 17780  khz    Ita
2230-0100 utc      9645,  11800  Khz    Ita

 --- MMMR v4.00unr * <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:06 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Killfiles - was  COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME...
Date: 5 Jul 1995 00:04:12 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]> Austin Kelly wrote:

>Ralph Brandi - want to include something in the next FAQ about how to
>use kill files and why, since April, it has become more important?

I don't really consider this an appropriate use of the FAQ, so no, I
doubt I'll include anything about KILL files in the FAQ.

That said, I *strongly* recommend the use of KILL files should your
newsreader provide such an ability.  Different newsreaders use
different methods, and you are best off consulting either the
documentation for your newsreader or your system administrator for
the details.  KILL files, carefully chosen and properly configured,
can render a polluted newsgroup almost readable.  What you consider
pollution and what you consider readable is, of course, up to you.

(Sorry, but the days when you could answer a question about KILL
files by explaining the wonderfully arcane syntax used by a few
UNIX-based newsreaders are gone, IMHO.)
--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:07 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Austria and Czech radio addresses
Date: 5 Jul 1995 00:12:40 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] wrote:

>The E-Mail address for Radio Prague: [e-mail]

This may still work, but you're probably better off using
[e-mail] instead.  The address at anet.cz is a SLIP connection
that RP was using until they got their own leased line and UNIX box
installed.  I don't know if they're checking radio.anet.cz any more,
or if they're forwarding mail, or what, but the direct address
definitely works, so it's almost certainly a better choice.
--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:07 1995
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Subject: Need Help W/ UNIDs
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Perhaps someone could help me narrow the possibilities on the
following:

July 4:
15460 at 2118 UTC in Spanish
15520 at 2125 UTC in German (Arabic on later re-check). Very
                    religious-sounding. WYFR?

July 5:
13800 at 0635 UTC. Unid lang due to heavy QRN, probable No Euro lang.
                    Norway?

Any help or comments appreciated!

Michael "Bear" Bryant           Internet: [e-mail]
Director of Forensics           Home:   801-399-4253
Department of Communication     Office: 801-626-7186
Weber State University          Fax:    [phone]
Ogden, UT  84408-1903


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:08 1995
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From: Michael Bryant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Utah Loggings
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Loggings from Ogden, UT w/ Sony SW-77 receiver w/ Radio Shack
multiband trap antenna:

Date: July 4, 1995

N.KOREA, KCBS on 9665//11680 in Korean w/ suprisingly cheery-sounding
choral opera, SIO-222.

AUSTRALIA, RA's 10kWBrandon transmitter in very well (SIO-343) on
9660 at 0714 in English and //usual RA powerhouses.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, NBC-Port Moresby on 9675 at 0716 In English. ID and
TC. SIO-343.

INDONESIA, RRI-Ujung Pandang on 9552.5 at 0736 in clear Indo, ID by
female anncr, haunting Asian mx. SIO-343.

INDONESIA, RRI-Jakarta on 9525 at 0740 in Indo. //15154.1. SIO-333.

KIRIBATI (tent), on 9825 at 0801 in presumed I-Kiribati. Long talk
betw man and woman. SIO-23(2-).

PALAU, KHBN on 9965 at 0810 in accented Chinese (probably Mandarin).
Man w/ obvious relig sermon. SIO-232.

INDIA, AIR on 15075 at 1600 in Swahili w/ interesting mix of Afropop
mx and subcontinental vocals. SIO-333.

SRI LANKA, SLBC on 15425 at 0611 in English. Male DJ w/ heavy Hindu
accent w/ ID and TC, playing virtual non-stop pop mx, including
"Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies. A very respectable SIO of 333.




Michael "Bear" Bryant           Internet: [e-mail]
Director of Forensics           Home:   801-399-4253
Department of Communication     Office: 801-626-7186
Weber State University          Fax:    [phone]
Ogden, UT  84408-1903


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: high-pass filter?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 03:49:49 GMT
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In article <g_ashley-0207951231340001@157.151.130.27>, [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley) says:
>
>Hello, friends:
>
>I am having a lot of trouble in the 90-m band with images of local MW
>stations.  Is there a high-pass filter that I can get or put together that
>will alleviate this problem?
>
>Gary

Sure, there's a simple one in the "phone line as a SW antenna" post that
frequents this group.  If you can't spot it, I'll repost it for you.
Works good on my Sony 2010.

Russ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: (AD) Instant Shortwave Monitoring for Profit & Fun
Date: 5 Jul 1995 04:09:59 GMT
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In article <3t9375$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Don Moore) says:
>
>
>Shortwave radio monitoring for profit?  I assume in the back
>there is a coupon for $1000 off the Brooklyn Bridge this
>month?
>
>Don Moore


C'mon, Don.  Comments like could seriously dampen my career
plans of being a six-figure professional DX'er, not to mention
ruin any potential success of the Infomercial I have in the
production stage titled "DXing for Dollar$".

I will be offering discount coupons for my newly-invented
negative-impedance batteries for the Sony 2010, with the custom
internal atmospheric/man-made noise generator feature.  It
cancels all such artifacts appearing at the 2010's antenna
input jack.  Ron Popeil of Ronco fame has offered his
financial backing of this innovative product..need I say more?

On the serious side, Happy 4th!

Russ



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: Another antenna question
Date: 5 Jul 1995 04:15:11 GMT
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In article <3t984f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CASchwark) says:
>
>Your biggest problem with any type of attic antenna, will be noise and
>interference pick-up from the internal house wiring - A/C, telephone,
>motors, dimmers, etc.
>
>Granted, you will pick up stations, but if you're trying to hear the "hard
>ones", the average noise floor of this setup will limit you.  Be sure to
>keep the antenna as fas away from ANY wiring or concuits in the attic to
>minimize this as well.
>
>Since you mention that your house has aluminum siding, try using an
>outdoor antenna strung on insulators under the eaves, I've not tried this
>myself, but have seen it done.  This may also cut down on the house RFI
>pickup.  Good luck.
>
>Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
>Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)
>

Hint: when using the outdoor antenna, try momentarily grounding a section
of the siding to earth ground and see if any noise from inside the house
drops.  If it does, consider a "safe" way of grounding it permanently.
The siding may provide *some* shielding advantages.

Russ



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Best Radio for Under $200
Date: 5 Jul 1995 04:28:39 GMT
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In article <3tam8m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Curt Phillips) says:
>
(snip)

>>I'm beginning to think he's right. For whatever reason, I've gotten
>>exactly one reply to my request for sensitivity figures for radios,
>>and the numbers weren't impressive.
>>
>[snip]

>>That said, I bought a $169 receiver in 1969 that had a spec of 3 uV
>>sensitivity over most of its range. Contrast that with the $169 (ON SALE)
>>DX-390, whose manual specifies best case of 4 uV and only on three
>>very small frequency ranges, 400 uV for most of the range. (Would someone
>>please post that page of the manual here? I saw it once and my memory
>>is fading already.)
>
>   I think you're overstating the situation... perhaps because you're
>relying on published specs.

I had a DX390 and took it back.  Reminded me of the much older DX160
radio in terms of sensitivity.

Don't put a whole lot of faith in sensitivity figures for lower-priced
receivers.  Independent lab tests are best, but really only valid for
a large enough sample size (i.e. more than just one radio).  It's
probably best to ask SWLs/DXers who have done side-by-side comparisons
under weak reception conditions.  Not everyone has access to a decent
RF signal generator for actual measurements.

Published specs can be "twisted" to make the radio look better than it
really is.

Russ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Old SWRs
Date: 5 Jul 1995 04:35:40 GMT
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In article <3t9kr2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kirk Wilson) says:
>
>In article <3supmn$[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Scooter709) wrote:
>>Anyone know where I can get a book or listing that describes older SWRs
>>(1960-1990 models), preferably with pictures as well as descriptions and
>>evaluations? I have a WRTH Equipment Guide from 1993, but it doesn't go as
>>far back as I'd like it to. I will consider used books, magazines, etc,
>>also. The reason I want this is so I know what some people talk about when
>>they mention certain used SWRs for sale, plus I want to start haunting
>>pawn shops for SWRs.
>>Thanks,
>>Carol
>I have a book titled "Shortwave Receivers Past & Present" by Fred J. Osterman
>that sounds like what you want. I bought it @ Tucker Electronics
>(800-527-4642). I paid $8.95 + tax & they had some in stock as of last week.
>Hope this helps.
>

Also, Patrick Moore has put out "Communications Receivers: ....." about tube
shortwave sets.  I think its around $20 tho'.

Russ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William J. Graham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Where can I get adjustable capacitors?
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 06:05:37 GMT
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Dear Tim,

I assume you mean variable caps with a maxiimum between 365 and 500 pf?

You can buy them from
Antique Electronic Supply
6221 S. Maple Ave
Tempe, AZ  85283
602-820-5411

fax [phone]

a good outfit, especially for those of us who are "into" boatanchors

and if you own boatanchors, this is what you often are (into them with
a soldering iron)  <G>


Bill

N5LMX/DA1WG
.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:14 1995
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From: wvdw@PROBLEM_WITH_INEWS_DOMAIN_FILE (Werner van der Walt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Baes-band HF Simulators
Date: 5 Jul 1995 07:20:48 GMT
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We are looking for an base-band HF simulator based on the
Watterson HF channel model for use in the evaluation of HF modems.

The simulator should preferably be PC based and cabable of simulating
at least the CCCR recommended 520 channels.

I would appreciate it if anybody that knows of componies that sell
HF simulators please to E-mail me info.

Thanks


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RE: DR. LINDA & JOE LOVE
Date: 5 Jul 1995 07:58:08 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Werner Funkenhauser) writes:
>
>WF> To: [e-mail]
>
>WF> Continued from the previous message...
>WF> **
>WF> LL> Call the Mayor. Call the media.  Several times.  Don't stop.
Sign the
>WF> LL> petition for an independent prosecutor, too.
>
>Folks!
>
>I'm Sorry!
>
>
>I apologize for a mistaken upload!!
>
>Werner
> * RM 1.3 03054 *

Yeah, now you'll get all the e-mail sent to your box asking you to
stop! :)

jay
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ICOM R-9000
Date: 5 Jul 1995 08:02:30 -0500
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Why is the Icom R-9000 so expensive?  WHy is it supposedly so awesome?
What is so great about it?  How come only government ppl can get it and
not citizens?  Ok, ok...now you know...I am a newbie.  But I just don't
see what all the fuss is about!

--Atkins
(Soon to take the no-code tech exam)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Burnham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM broadcasting transmitter.
Date: 5 Jul 1995 09:07:27 -0400
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In <3t6evn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Atkins)
wrote:
>K. Scott ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: For complete info e-mail to [e-mail]

>Isn't it illegal to broadcast FM, unless you are a radio station?  Maybe
>that's why this fella says e-mail him for complete info.  Hrmmph!
>--Atkins
It's legal to broadcast as long as your INPUT power to the final of
the transmitter is not more than 100 mw and your TOTAL antenna
(including lead-in/coax) is not longer than 9 feet.

Needless to say, this "powerhouse" will seldome get you more than a couple
of hundred yards.

...Joe



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:16 1995
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From: [e-mail]. (Jeff Seale)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW stations on the WWW
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 09:11:30 -0600
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Could someone post a list of shortwave stations that have web sites?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:17 1995
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Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]

JE>>Just genuinely curious. IS there such a thing as a left-wing extremist?
JE>>How extreme do they have to be to get that name?

JE>Brian--- I always applaud curiosity... However you have got to be kidding,
JE>right?

Not at all! I refer to current trends in U.S. media propaganda.
You will not hear them use this term, not even for the UNABOMBER,
who is a left-wing extremist by ANYONE's definition!

JE>Ever hear of the Red Army etc.etc.etc.  The United States used to be
JE>notorious for left wing extremism... Weather Underground, Simbionese
JE>Liberation Army etc.etc.etc.  But thank goodness that garbage has ceased
JE>temporarily.  There are probably just as many leftists as rightists
JE>worldwide.

USED to be, yes, but not now!

JE>As far as how extreme they have to be to be extremists... well, that is
JE>entirely up to your point of view.  I generally regard things like
JE>killing, robbery, and kidnapping

Exactly, but when will the U.S. Medium wave, VHF, SW and TV outlets
realize this?

---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ Doctors, Metaphasic Shielding IS a reality - Rega, oops!!



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:18 1995
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Subject: Unusual loggings:
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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From: [e-mail]

To satisfy Ted Viens, who has badgered almost everyone on here lately
to come up with some REAL SW info for a change, I am posting some
loggings here. OK, some of them are not THAT unusual...

July 4th 1995

UTC    FREQ (KHz)    STation     SINPO    Program details

2007   11570         Pakistan    35233    Male anncr talking
2010   11588         Kol Israel  35444    Leo Sayer & other pop tunes
                                          (Hebrew announcements by man)
2013   11630         R.Russia    35445    Political commentary (E) M & F
2015   11640         Swiss Radio 35434    Commentary on Africa/Business
2020   11655/11675   R. Netherlands 34444  Review of Dutch Press
(also found on 9895, 9860)
2028   15315         R. Netherlands 24444  25 note chime I.S. & I.D.
2110   10125         Spy "NUMBERS" station in USB, female voice loop:
                     saying "Charlie India Oscar Two" repeatedly.

2120-2145 15420      WRNO        45444    Cajun Bandstand. Great show!
                                          Anncr uses Fr & Eng!

Enjoy! - Brian (no more Right Wing Militia Crap) Carling
(p.s. - Happy now, Ted?)
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ "Four to beam up Mr. Starbuck...oops! Wrong show!"




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:19 1995
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Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
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JE>>Just genuinely curious. IS there such a thing as a left-wing extremist?
JE>>How extreme do they have to be to get that name?

JE>Brian--- I always applaud curiosity... However you have got to be kidding,
JE>right?

Not at all! I refer to current trends in U.S. media propaganda.
You will not hear them use this term, not even for the UNABOMBER,
who is a left-wing extremist by ANYONE's definition!

JE>Ever hear of the Red Army etc.etc.etc.  The United States used to be
JE>notorious for left wing extremism... Weather Underground, Simbionese
JE>Liberation Army etc.etc.etc.  But thank goodness that garbage has ceased
JE>temporarily.  There are probably just as many leftists as rightists
JE>worldwide.

USED to be, yes, but not now!

JE>As far as how extreme they have to be to be extremists... well, that is
JE>entirely up to your point of view.  I generally regard things like
JE>killing, robbery, and kidnapping

Exactly, but when will the U.S. Medium wave, VHF, SW and TV outlets
realize this?

---
 ~ SLMR 2.1a ~ Doctors, Metaphasic Shielding IS a reality - Rega, oops!!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:20 1995
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To satisfy Ted Viens, who has badgered almost everyone on here lately
to come up with some REAL SW info for a change, I am posting some
loggings here. OK, some of them are not THAT unusual...

July 4th 1995

UTC    FREQ (KHz)    STation     SINPO    Program details

2007   11570         Pakistan    35233    Male anncr talking
2010   11588         Kol Israel  35444    Leo Sayer & other pop tunes
                                          (Hebrew announcements by man)
2013   11630         R.Russia    35445    Political commentary (E) M & F
2015   11640         Swiss Radio 35434    Commentary on Africa/Business
2020   11655/11675   R. Netherlands 34444  Review of Dutch Press
(also found on 9895, 9860)
2028   15315         R. Netherlands 24444  25 note chime I.S. & I.D.
2110   10125         Spy "NUMBERS" station in USB, female voice loop:
                     saying "Charlie India Oscar Two" repeatedly.

2120-2145 15420      WRNO        45444    Cajun Bandstand. Great show!
                                          Anncr uses Fr & Eng!

Enjoy! - Brian (no more Right Wing Militia Crap) Carling
(p.s. - Happy now, Ted?)
---
 ~ SLMR 2.1a ~ "Four to beam up Mr. Starbuck...oops! Wrong show!"


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:20 1995
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Subject: NEED ICOM R70 SERVICE MAN
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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GG> Message-ID: <3t99s3$[e-mail]>
GG> From: [e-mail]

GG> I recently acquired a super clean R70 at a very attactive price. It's got
<snip>
GG> Finally, there's a Murata 455kHz AM filter that's leagues ahead of the
GG> cheapie that's standard in the R70. It's called a CFU 455 I or CFU 455J.
GG> Murata stuff's hard to get these days. Anyone got a source or a spare one?

Try...   Gerry Thomas, 3635 Chastain Way, Pensacola, FL 32504
         Phone [phone]

Gerry makes the Quantum Loop. Some years ago, he sold me a Murata filter for
the narrow selectivity position in my old DX-400. I can't remember the number
but it was a high quality SSB filter and made a world of difference compared
to the stock filter. He also had a retrofit for the Sony 2010 narrow at the
time. Perhaps Gerry can provide you with one of those.



 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: UNID on 8127U is Galei Zahal
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In article <[e-mail]> Dave Kenny <[e-mail]> writes:
>Date: Tue, 4 Jul 1995 11:48:14 EDT
>From: Dave Kenny <[e-mail]>
>Subject: UNID on 8127U is Galei Zahal

>BBC Monitoring has now positively identified the station on 8127 usb as
>Israel Defence Forces Radio (Galei Zahal) rather than Voice of  Israel. It

Thanks for the correction, I bow to BBC Monitoring's superior knowledge :-).
I've noticed the station still on the air during the past couple of days. The
signal seems much weaker than previously, but propagation has been a bit lousy
this week anyway.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


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On Mon, 3 Jul 1995 02:55:17 GMT Ken H. Lin Wrote:
  Sorry if this question doesn't fit this newsgroup.  We have an
antenna connecting to a spectrum analyzer to measure the field
strength.  Both the antenna and the spectrum analyzer have 50 ohms
impedance.  The cable loss is 3.5 dB.  Suppose the antenna has an
antenna factor of 15 dB 1/m.  If the spectrum analyzer reads 60 db-uV,
is the field strength 60+ 3.5+ 15 (dB-uV/m)?  I don't seem to be able
to find an answer from the stanard antenna text books.
------------

The answer will be 60+3.5-15 dB uV/m
To see why think what effect each value will have on the result.
If the cable loss increases the original field strength must be higher so
add the 3.5
If the antenna gain increases the output will be higher or input lower so
subtract the antenna gain.
If the reading is higher the field strength is higher so add the
measurement.

An alternat way is to think forwards: If a field strenght of 1 uV/M
encounters the system what happens:
The 1 uV/M is 0 dB.  The antenna gain is 15 dB so output to the cable is 15
dB.
The cable loses 3.5 dB so the cable output will be 15-3.5 dB.
So the spectrum analyser should read 11.5 dB uV in this case.
Dont forget that the DB from the voltage is 20 log (volts/metre).

Graeme Bartlett

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Burns)
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Hardly shortwave, but.......

Several months ago I found a site that has a list of U.S. based low
frequency beacons (200 - 500 kHz), and now I have lost the address of the
site.  Is anyone familiar with this site?
--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:24 1995
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I recommend a Sony ICF-2020.  It's not the lightest.  It's gets just
about everything you'ld want.  (The FM band goes from 76 to 108 MHz, so I
don't know if it gets European FM).  It uses D size batteries, which are
available just about everywhre.  It comes with a long wire antenna.  An
additional accessory would be two sets of high capacity NiCad batteries,
a 12 volt dc battery recharger, and a small 10-15 watt solar panel.

Sources:
C. Crane, 800-522-8863 (Radio and power stuff)
Real Goods, 800-762-7325 (Power stuff)
==============================================================================
On Tue, 4 Jul 1995, japhy whalen wrote:

> Greetings,
> I am about to embark on a 9 month trip around the world.
> My trip has me starting off in New Zealand-Australia-Southeast
> Asia-Europe-Seattle.
>
> Would like to take a compact and not too expensive shortwave radio with
> me to keep me company.
> I am traveling light...just a backpack.
>
> ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
> --
> Japhy Whalen
> [e-mail]
>
> "Wherever you go...there you are!."
>
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (NW2L)
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Subject: Re: **Another NOVICE seeks recommendation on receiver
Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:27:08 -0400
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Hi --

You might want to pick up a copy of the Popular Communications
"Communications Guide," which, in addition to telling you where you'll
find the BBC, contains a comprehensive listing of new equipment, along
with list prices.  If you can't find the Guide at your local newsstand, or
at Barnes and Noble, Waldenbooks or Borders, drop me an e-mail message
<[e-mail]> and I'll tell you how to order a copy directly from the
publisher.

Yes, you will need an antenna.  The BBC is strong enough that an indoor
"whip" antenna will generally do.  But you'll have better luck if you set
up something outside.

Happy listening.
Rich Moseson, NW2L
Popular Communications Online

CQ Communications, Inc. - Publishers of: CQ-The Radio
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Quarterly, MicroComputer Journal, Electronic Servicing and
Technology, CQ Guides, Pop' Comm Guides, CQ Books and
Videos.  Online ordering now available. Send e-mail for info.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Right Wing Takeover on Usenet?
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Apologies for a (sort of) off topic posting. I read several media related
newsgroups, and I am seeing the same right-wing views in every
media-related newsgroup. A friend tells me that they are now not only on
Internet - also on Fidonet and elsewhere. They're creeping in by stealth,
but it is possible that there's an orchestrated campaign going on. Many
of the people who use the Internet are young and impressionable
(especially students), and this is a great way for these guys to recruit
new people to their cause. These people are creeping into the system not
just in America but in the UK too. And we've all seen what's happening in
Germany...

I have emailed some of the people privately, but the responses were
along the lines of "I'm exercising my First Amendment Rights". One
of them accused me of being Un-American :-) You can't have a rational
argument with people like that. I am beginning to thing that right wing
Americans, because there are apparently so many of them, are a bigger
threat to the world than even the Nazis were in World War II. Once they
gain control of the media, a process which seems well advanced, God only
knows what they might be able to do. It's quite a frightening prospect,
and I really do think it's up to media organisations and the serious
press to start investigating it in a more methodical way, instead of
doing individual documentaries or stories on things like Waco, or
shock-horror porn on the net, they need to investigate the whole
phenomenon of the rise of the far right in America. The American media
won't do it, for whatever reason. Without wanting to seem paranoid, while
the British Conservative Party argue amongst themselves about "giving up
sovereignty" there are real threats from beyond Europe that they don't
even seem to be aware of...

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW8 Synch Detector???
Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:34:04 -0700
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In article <3temug$[e-mail]>,
BillV21572 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Anybody out there with a Drake SW8 who would like to comment on that
>receivers' synch detection circuitry?  I've seen some passing references
>to "isn't all it should be", which leaves quite a bit to the imagination.
>Doesn't it work?  Doesn't it lock on frequency?  Does it "rumble"? What,
>what, what?  Anybody with Sonys' 7600G synch detector experience as
>comparison?   This radio, expecially with the improved whip antenna
>sensitivity, looks like a good deal.  How 'bout it, rec.radio.shortwave?
>Thanks a lot.

I will leave it to others to give you their own personal experiences, but I
thought you may be interested in two reviews of this particular aspect.

In Monitoring Times (August 1994- page 100) Larry Magne states:

"However, the SW8's synchronous detector - which, in principle, should make
the radio sound better, yet- is a major disappointment.

"To begin with, that detector has trouble staying locked onto the station's
carrier during fades. It also lacks selectable sideband, which is one of
the main benefits of synchronous detection. A glance at the schematic shows
why: cost cutting. If you want the genuine Drake synchronous detection, and
not a shadow of it, you'll have to spring for its pricier R8 tabletop
sibling, an outstanding piece of gear"

In the 1995 World Radio TV Handbook (Page 587) the reviewers state:

"The lock-in time for the sync detector takes anything up to 3 seconds and
the lock only works when the signal is quite strong. So you can use the
sync to reduce some of the fading effects on strong signals, but not to dig
out weak stations out of nearby interference.. Once the station fades below
a critical level, then it takes another 3 seconds to local (sic - they
obviously meant lock) again. We note that the audio distortion drops
dramatically in the sync mode. So the sync design in the Sony ICF 2001D is
much better than this new Drake SW8"

As regards the SW7600G, the same WRTH has a review of this radio. The
article discusses the advantages of sync detection but does not come straight
out and say it is very good. Generally, I would guess that the reviewers
were suitably impressed with it not mentioning anything negative. From the
review it does appear that you are able to use selectable sideband in sync
mode. The lock also appears to work with weak signals.

I appreciate that you were looking for "hands-on" experience but I trust
that the aforegoing will be of interest.

Peter


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Old SWRs
Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:38:21 -0700
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In article <3td4qs$[e-mail]>, Russ Leblanc <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <3t9kr2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kirk Wilson) says:
>>
>>In article <3supmn$[e-mail]>,
>>   [e-mail] (Scooter709) wrote:
>>>Anyone know where I can get a book or listing that describes older SWRs
>>>(1960-1990 models), preferably with pictures as well as descriptions and
>>>evaluations? I have a WRTH Equipment Guide from 1993, but it doesn't go as
>>>far back as I'd like it to. I will consider used books, magazines, etc,
>>>also. The reason I want this is so I know what some people talk about when
>>>they mention certain used SWRs for sale, plus I want to start haunting
>>>pawn shops for SWRs.
>>>Thanks,
>>>Carol
>>I have a book titled "Shortwave Receivers Past & Present" by Fred J. Osterman
>>that sounds like what you want. I bought it @ Tucker Electronics
>>(800-527-4642). I paid $8.95 + tax & they had some in stock as of last week.
>>Hope this helps.
>>
>
>Also, Patrick Moore has put out "Communications Receivers: ....." about tube
>shortwave sets.  I think its around $20 tho'.
>
One other suggestion I could make is to have a look at the series of books
put out by Rainer Lichte called Radio Receiver-Chance or Choice  and More
Radio Receiver-Chance or Choice published by Gilfer. These books are in
several libraries.

The vast majority of the receivers they give reviews and test figures on
are for the rough period of 1980-1986 (including the R5000 and the 525).
The books nevertheless do have some older receivers reviewed including the
Barlow Wadley, Drake SPR 4, Grundig Satellit 1400, Sony CRF 320A (which
came out in the mid 70s I guess), Yaesu FRG -7 (I owned one in 1976).

You will not have reviews of the Collins 390A, various Hallicrafters,
Eddystones, Hammarlunds and Nationals.

Still, the reviews are quite detailed with reasonably comprehensive test
figures. The language is sometimes a bit fractured (being translated from
the German) and the editing could have been a bit tighter with quite a few
errata cropping up in some figures.

Still the reviews encompass over 60 models and are roughly 5 pages each.

I also have looked at the Universal Book by Osterman (mentioned elsewhere
in this thread) and that is/was pretty good at giving you an idea of the
cost of a receiver when it was new and what the second hand value was
(several years ago mind you).

The figures given are however out of the manufacturers spec sheets
which can be unreliable and omit certain important ones like dynamic
range, blocking etc. The extent of the 'review' general consists of a star
system with in a few cases a line or two of comment.

The only other alternative is to look at older WRTHs which have reviews
going back roughly 20-25 years.

Sorry if I am unable to really offer what you require.

Peter






From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:30 1995
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Subject: FM Tower Overload
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   I've read many articles about overcoming interference and overload from
AM broadcasters, but unfortunately I live very close (within 1 mile) to a
large number of FM and television broadcast towers.  I have a Sony 2010,
an attic mounted dipole antenna, and a Grove minituner.  Is there anything
I can do to overcome interference and overload from these towers.

   Thanks.

         Andy Ross
         [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:32 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TEN weeks till Amsterdam
Date: 5 Jul 1995 12:56:18 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]> Larry Nebron wrote:

>It's kind of sad but we are now at the stage where we have two type of
>conferences on International Broadcasting.  One for the listeners and
>one for the broadcasters(the one's who talk 'at' the morons).  The

>their meetings.  See at a conference like this, the broadcaster will
>never here anything, but what they want too, which is way the majority
>of programming is so boring.

Oh, come on, Larry, this isn't fair of you, and you know it.  The
broadcasters have professional concerns that listeners don't have,
and listeners have concerns that the professionals don't have.  I
dare say there's quite a large area where there's no overlap.
Looking at the schedule for the conference, I see very little that
would be of use to listeners, or where listeners could have useful
input.  How much could you or the majority of us here contribute to
a panel on the use of digital audio production, for example?  And
the concerns of a station trying to position themselves on the
Internet are very different from the average SWL+net.surfer.  We
don't have to worry about ordering T1s and the license fees for
RealAudio and a million other things that the professionals have to
think of.  Our presence simply isn't required for these discussions.

On top of this, many of the stations represented at the conference
have gone out of their way to make themselves accessible to their
public.  I've seen reps from a number of international broadcasters
in Kulpsville, including more than one name on the list of panelists
at this conference.  Many are active on this forum, too, and others
have people working for them who are here.

The broadcasters I've met have listened to what I and other
listeners have to say carefully and respectfully.  They have other
concerns as well, and cannot devote 100% of their time to the care
and feeding of a small but vocal minority of their audience.

It makes sense for broadcasters to consult their listeners on their
programming.  It does not make sense for broadcasters to consult
their listeners on how to create and distribute those programs.

>Radio Netherlands has priced this conference out of
>the reach of all but the richest listeners and those people are too

I suspect that's because 1) they have to make their money back, and 2)
listeners are not the audience for this particular conference.  For
the kind of things they're discussing, it may be more productive and
useful to keep the size small and the audience select.

>of listeners they accomplish the same thing.  Well it's not a total
>lost, Jonathan and family can go for a long vacation with all the
>material Media Network will gather from this meeting.

This just sounds snide.

Larry, I'm sympathetic with your crusades to get international
broadcasters to pay more attention to their audiences and to listen
to the listeners, but IMHO, you're just way off base here.
--
Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     att!mtunp!ralph
                +----------------------------------------+
                | Welcome to the Internet.  Now go home. |
                +----------------------------------------+


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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Right Wing Takeover on Usenet?
Date: 5 Jul 1995 13:09:28 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ("Richard
Hunt") writes:
>
>Apologies for a (sort of) off topic posting. I read several media
related
>newsgroups, and I am seeing the same right-wing views in every
>media-related newsgroup. A friend tells me that they are now not only
on
>Internet - also on Fidonet and elsewhere. They're creeping in by
stealth,
>b
I tried to take these neo-nazi scumbags on here, and got tons of crap
for it. So what your seeing is going on in a lot of newsgroups. Mr
Parson's dribble has now shown up in the broadcast newsgroup. what can
you do? I guess in the future all groups will have to be moderated to
stop the likes of Parsons and Zeps. Sad.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Christensen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Advice to a Beginner
Date: 5 Jul 1995 13:50:05 GMT
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I am new to SW listening and have some probably stupid questions on how to
get the best out of my newly acquired Grundig Satellit 700.  If I am
listening to a regular station (not SSB) and I want to improve the
reception, what do I fiddle with first?

Do I play with the antenna position?  Do I try using the "Synch" mode and
adjust the synchronous demodulator?  And what about the "Individual Input
Circuit Tuning" mode the 700 has.  What is it?  The manual doesn't even
explain what it does, other than say it helps reduce interference.  Do you
ever use the "Synch" mode and the "Individual Input Circuit Tuning" mode
at the same time?

Steve Christensen

--
Steve Christensen
Ericson 38 "Rag Doll"


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sell me your good-quality shortwave radio!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 14:20:36 GMT
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In <3tbtsq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ross Alexander) writes:
>[e-mail]  (Rolfe Tessem) writes:
>
>>In <3t94lh$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Greg Dresden) writes:
>>(Stuff deleted)
>>>Anyways, I'd like to buy a shortwave radio to improve my reception. I'm
>>>looking for one with good audio, with excellent reception of weak
>>>signals, and that operates well off of the built-in telescoping
>>>antenna. Maybe something like the Grundig Satellit 700, or Sony's 2010.
>>>Other features (like station-name display, lighted LCD, etc) are nice
>>>but not essential.

>>Do yourself a favor and do some research on the R390A, otherwise known
>>as "The Receiver that Won the Cold War". Although a boatanchor, it
>>will run rings around any of the receivers you mentioned. You should
>>be able to find a good one for $200-$500, depending on condition, etc.
>>by checking rec.radio.swap regularly. Note that the R390 is an older
>>version which does not have mechanical filters. You want the R390A.
>
>Rolfe forgets to mention that an R390A will operate only with an
>external antenna, and that it's a big heavy (and to many uneducated
>eyes, ugly) radio designed to mount in a 19" rack.  It's also a rather
>tough rig to get tubes (yes, it's a tube design) for and a monster to
>realign.

Well, actually I did mention that it is a boatanchor :-). You're
obviously correct about needing an external antenna but I would take
issue with the assertion that it is tough to get tubes. There were so
many of these made that even entire subassemblies are still readily
available and probably will be for many years to come. Although
designed to mount in a rack, there is no reason you have to rack mount
it. Fortunately, once properly aligned, you shouldn't need to realign
a 390A for a long, long time. You're correct that alignment is a job
best left to someone who has done it before, but I wouldn't want to
scare someone away from an R390 or R390A unnecessarily. If it works
when you get it, it will probably work for years without attention.
As you properly note, performance is unbelievable.

Rolfe W3VH
--
Rolfe Tessem     |    Lucky Duck Productions, Inc.
[e-mail]    |    96 Morton Street
[phone]   |    New York, NY 10014


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (marco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Roma
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 14:33:49 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Danny Rossi) wrote:

> Can anyone give me information on Radio Roma?  I would like to know
> frequencies, times, and format of programming.   I received this once,
> and stupid me did not write down in my log book!!

Daniele, if you are interested in broadcast sin Italian, I've this www
address for you:
http://www.milano.ccr.it/Radio/radioit.html
It has listed, utc hour & frequency, all the broadcasts in Italian
throughout the world, including
, obviously, Radio Roma.
In any case, try the following:
Broasdcast  Relay from Ascension Island (it is closer than Rome, I think...)
01.30-02.30 UTC, 6110 and 11765 kHz
17.00-17.45 utc,  15320 kHz.
Also you can try from 0.30 to 2.30 UTC on 9575 and 11800 kHz.

Here in Southern California the one that work best are from Ascension Island.
Good Luck
Marco Ciocca


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:36 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Art Bell Radio show
Date: 5 Jul 1995 14:39:44 GMT
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Can the Art Bell show be found anyplace on Short Wave?  I know he is on AM all over the U.S. but
the station he's on around here only come in clear in the day time.

Thanks, George
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillV21572)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW8 Synch Detector???
Date: 5 Jul 1995 14:50:56 -0400
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Anybody out there with a Drake SW8 who would like to comment on that
receivers' synch detection circuitry?  I've seen some passing references
to "isn't all it should be", which leaves quite a bit to the imagination.
Doesn't it work?  Doesn't it lock on frequency?  Does it "rumble"? What,
what, what?  Anybody with Sonys' 7600G synch detector experience as
comparison?   This radio, expecially with the improved whip antenna
sensitivity, looks like a good deal.  How 'bout it, rec.radio.shortwave?
Thanks a lot.
Bill
Bill Vanstralen  KA9HLN  St. Paul, MN  [phone]  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Dresden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Looking for Lowe HF-150 owners!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 15:10:42 GMT
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Hello, everyone.

I'm thinking of investing my hard-earned dollars into this fine
British radio, and I'm hoping to hear from other Lowe 150-ers who
can advise me on this. I've read the reviews in Passport to World Band
Radio and in World Radio and Television Handbook, and now I'm looking
for the personal reports from Lowe partisans (that's you!).

(I'm definitely going to get the accessory kit, with its telescoping
antenna. That seems "de rigeur.")

Here's my situation: I'm a lazy apartment dweller in the central U.S.A.
(central Texas, to be exact). This means that most signals are pretty
weak by the time they get to me, and that I can't (and won't) set up
an external antenna. Hence, I need a radio with excellent sensitivity,
like the HF-150. I mostly like to listen to the major broadcasters.
Currently I have a Sangean 80something (Radio Shack Dx-380), and I've
grown tired of its fading and lack of sensitivity.

So, what do you think? Is the Lowe for me, or should I save
$300 and just get a Sony 2010?

I thank you in advance for your advice.

Greg Dresden.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: 5 Jul 1995 15:29:11 -0700
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In article <3teuc2$[e-mail]>,
Scooter709 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Andy-
>I'd love to see a basic free service with fees for extended services from
>WRTH. I propose that the basic service would include broadcast schedules
>and product reviews (receivers, computer programs, books, etc). While I


Gee, I would love the broadcast schedules and product reviews for free!

But, pray tell, what exactly is going to be left of the current WRTH which
someone is going to pay extra for? I guess this was very much a tongue in
cheek comment on your part.

My suggestion for a workable (i.e.) financially viable 'basic service'
would be say to have the current "Shortwave stations of the world" as part
of the basic coverage free. For an annual fee
you would get the current broadcast schedules as well as the latest
receiver reviews in the current format. To make it more interesting, some
form of search engine could be provided whereby stations of a certain type
(eg those currently transmitting at a certain time on a certain frequency
in Spanish) could be found.

For a nominal additional fee you would be able to get schedule updates
as they come to the attention of the WRTH.

For an additional cost (say $5) you would be able to purchase a more
detailed review of a receiver with *full* testing figures (the current
specs are somewhat spotty at times. All this could be handled by the secure
netscape server with credit cards etc accepted.

Files of this nature could be emailed to you immediately on approval with
the document in various formats, including text, WP Postscript etc.

Some wonderful other features could be built into the package (via the Web)
as either standard or 'deluxe' plans. With the deluxe plan you could have
very attractive azimuthal maps which is great for people playing around
with antenna orientation etc.

Other ideas (this is all just flow of consciousness so excuse the jumbling)
could be a monthly update  on conferences, other news etc. Perhaps give a
sampling of letters with responses.

In effect the WRTH would have the elements of an annual, a magazine and also
some of the current computer programmes,

I have been a purchaser of the WRTH on and off for over 25 years. It reminds
me in some ways of the Gibbons stamp catalogue books or "Modern Chess
Openings", all "Bibles" in their respective fields.

I want the WRTH to thrive and to generate more revenue for itself. Many of
us will pay if the value is there and with more revenue it will be able to
offer even higher and more reliable service as shortwave radio as we know
it slowly fades away as the setting sun 'sniff sniff' :-(

Peter


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Swan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio tuner/aerial system
Date: Wed,  5 Jul 1995 15:49:25 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: WELCOM BBS
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If you have plenty of room ( judging by your comments it seems you have
"oceans" of it !), why not just string out a L O N G wire ? You have to
be cautious with storms, lightning, & adjacent mains/phone lines of
course! I ran a 600 foot ( = 200 m) zinc coated iron wire out as a kid
in rural Nelson ( New Zealand) & could hear " ANYTHING " -with radio
gear of the 60s too! Of course seasonal/day-night variations usually
mean the ionosphere reflects signals best ABOVE 10MHz by day, & below
10MHz by night. It's near impossible to receive many stations around
say 7MHz until after sunset. Your SONY 7600G is well known for it's
sensitivity, & users of them here in N.Z. report even hearing M.W./A.M.
US mainland stations at night on the whip aerial only. I could only
hear these as a kid on my L O N G wire ! WHERE ARE YOU IN FACT ?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:40 1995
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From: Michael Dahlstrom <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: HELP!  Newbie needs advice!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 16:27:21 GMT
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Esteemed radioers,

I recently got a small digital radio shack receiver for my birthday and
my wife said it was fine if I exchanged it for something in the same
price range.  The beef I have with the RS receiver is that it has no
antenna jack.  SO...I have a chance to get a Grundig Yacht Boy 305 for
the same price range.  Any opinions?  This is my first radio and it is
only a hobby for me.  I have heard the Grundig name before and was
wondering if someone could tell me it this is a decent model?  What
features does it have?  What should I look for?  I can get the YB
400 at Brookstone, but it is significantly more pricey.  I need to
stay in the 125-150 range.  Thanks in advance.

Please reply to me at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Thanks again!

Michael Dahlstrom



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:41 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 16:37:39 +0200
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME...
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Bill Carney <[e-mail]> asked the musical question:

>Could someone please direct me to the SHORTWAVE radio newsgroup?  This one
>has the name rec.radio.shortwave but ... it appears to be a group about
>... birdwatching

Bill, as important as birdwatching is to the future of your country and the
world as a whole, how can you have the temerity to imply that it is not
important to discuss it at length in every possible public forum regardless
of the so-called intent of that forum?

I wonder whether it has any meaning that Radio Havana Cuba comes into my QTH
a whole heckuva lot better than any of those W* stations?

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  |  BELGIUM         ||  3) [e-mail] |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's End This Boring Bout and Do Some DXing!!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 16:52:38 -0400
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So much for the "kinder, gentler" Jay Marvin, who not two days ago said he
would no longer continue his arguments in the newsgroup, but would use
e-mail instead (as so many of us have requested he do). Now, PLEASE, let's
stick to SWR discussions.
Carol


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: 5 Jul 1995 16:57:38 -0400
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Andy-
I'd love to see a basic free service with fees for extended services from
WRTH. I propose that the basic service would include broadcast schedules
and product reviews (receivers, computer programs, books, etc). While I
would like to see everything be free (who wouldn't?), we have to be
realistic. After all, we are paying for the WRTH annuals and equipment
guides, so why wouldn't we pay a fee for the same info online?
Tell your bosses to go for it!
Carol


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Advice to a Beginner
Date: 5 Jul 1995 17:50:27 GMT
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In article <u079721-0507950652120001@143.219.167.114>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>I am new to SW listening and have some probably stupid questions on how
to
>get the best out of my newly acquired Grundig Satellit 700.  If I am
>listening to a regular station (not SSB) and I want to improve the
>reception, what do I fiddle with first?

I have the same receiver you did, and I don't think the questions are
stupid at all.  They are largely the same ones I had.  I like to listen
to the music program of the Voice of Free China ("Jade Bells and Bamboo
Pipes"), and I get a lot of unpleasant interference here in upstate NY.
You can tolerate a certain amount of this with a spoken program, but with
Chinese music, it doesn't take much extraneous nonsense to spoil the
fun.  Here is what I do:

>>Do I play with the antenna position?  Do I try using the "Synch" mode
and
>adjust the synchronous demodulator?

The answer is "all of the above".  If you are just using the whip
antenna, I would play with that first, since that's probably the
easiest thing to deal with.  I have found that the synch demod works in
some cases, and in others, it just makes the noise more obnoxious.

  And what about the "Individual Input
>Circuit Tuning" mode the 700 has.  What is it?  The manual doesn't even
>explain what it does, other than say it helps reduce interference.  Do
you
>ever use the "Synch" mode and the "Individual Input Circuit Tuning" mode
>at the same time?

If you are referring to what I think you are referring to, the feature
simply decreases the sensitivity at the antenna input, thereby silencing
the weaker interfering station while still picking up the stronger one.

Tune the radio to your desired frequency, then hold the "mono" button
down while you rotate the tuning dial counter-clockwise.  The frequency
will not change, but if you look at your tuning meter, you should see the
level drop commensurately.  To disengage, simply let up on the mono
button and move the tuning dial.

I have found that partially collapsing the whip antenna works better in
this type of situation, although I can see how it would come in handy
with an external antenna.  You may want to experiment with an external
wire, too.  I recently strung a 50-foot length of wire out the window and
tied it to a tree in the yard.  I found that I could improve
things a lot by adjusting the wire so that it ran north-south instead of
east-west.  Unfortunately, I had to disconnect it:  running the wire
north-south causes it to span a sidewalk at about throat height, which
would garrotte the neighborhood pedestrians as they pass by on their
evening walk.  But least I know it works.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris D)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Grundig 700
Date: 5 Jul 1995 17:59:18 GMT
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Grundig Sat 700, mint condition, 4 months old, original packing, all
manuals. $300US
 Chris VE6RDC


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:46 1995
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From: Ian Sharp <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: What to do with my CB now??
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 18:07:53 GMT
Organization: QTHR
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On 3 Jul 1995 22:34:30 GMT, in <3t9r9m$[e-mail]>
          [e-mail] (Drew Loker) wrote.....

 >Is there any reason to keep the CBs? I was thinking that I wanted to keep
 >them just incase, but it is difficult enough to go on a trip with all the equip.
 >I look like a traveling electronic store...major amount of camera equip, scanner,
 >portable computer, and soon to be a Ham radio. Throw in the binoculars to look
 >at the birds, spot light to look at the night animals, all the cords for all the
 >various stuff including the external antennas, and the front seat of the car
 >is a mess.
 >
 >Any thoughts on this? Are there any HAM radios that will cover the CB areas? Or
 >a scanner that will do it?

Dunno whether you'll want to consider this, but I use my CB's mainly
with the kids (too young to become Hams) and the XYL, mainly on hols.
Fortunately, in the places we tend to go on hols, CB traffic is either
absent or more civilised than (say) 2m traffic in more populous areas!

--
73, de   : Ian Sharp, QTH: Bath, QRA: IO81tj
Home     : [e-mail]
Office   : [e-mail]
AMPR-Net : [e-mail]
AX25-Net : G7MZY @ GB7IMB.#41.GBR.EU
PGP 2.6  : key available on request




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Karl Friedrich Gerdsen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: cheap cheap radio
Date: 5 Jul 1995 18:25:59 -0500
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i have a choice between a sony sw10 and
a radio shack dx351. i know they suck but
i want a cheap $50 radio for travel. i'm a
poor student. which should i pick?
thanks for any help.
karl


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven H. Schimmrich)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew;,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Modifying AM radio for SW
Date: 5 Jul 1995 18:40:48 GMT
Organization: Department of Geology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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  I've heard that it's possible to modify a regular AM radio to receive
shortwave transmissions.  Anyone know more about this who can steer me
toward references on how to do this.  Thanks.

--
      Steven H. Schimmrich           [e-mail]

      Department of Geology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
         245 Natural History Building, Urbana, IL 61801  [phone]

                 http://hercules.geology.uiuc.edu/~schimmri/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pierre Beicht)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX-Antwerp @ WWW
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 18:59:47 GMT
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Hello,

DX-Antwerp at World Wide Web


Adres:          htttp://www.innet.net/~dxa



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Mystic Star HF net
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 95 19:36:52 GMT
Organization: InterLog Internet Services
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[e-mail] wrote:
>Its a part of the USAF's worldwide communication system.
>I have some info, if i can find it, right now just try 11176 Khz USB mode,
>usually something there. jim

Make that 11175. All the frequencies were realigned some time ago.

Bernie


--------------------------------------------------------
Bernie Rataj    [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
--------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM Tower Overload
Date: 5 Jul 1995 20:02:15 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Andy Ross) writes:
>
>   I've read many articles about overcoming interference and overload
from
>AM broadcasters, but unfortunately I live very close (within 1 mile)
to a
>large number of FM and television broadcast towers.  I have a Sony
2010,
>an attic mounted dipole antenna, and a Grove minituner.  Is there
anything
>I can do to overcome interference and overload from these towers.
>
>   Thanks.
>
>         Andy Ross
>         [e-mail]

Although you may get more knowledgable answers from others, I will say
that your goose is cooked.  Even if all the broadcasters are far beyond
meeting their limits for interfering signals, what is left may far more
powerful than the signals you are trying to receive.  Even if their
transmissions were perfect, there is enough tarnished metal in your
house, each piece acting as receiver, mixer, and transmitter, to mask
out virtually any signal you are searching for.  The best I can say is,
"Ooooh, bad location, lets hope for the best."  Good luck...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:49 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 95 20:06:15 -0500
Organization: Delphi ([e-mail] email, 800-695-4005 voice)
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Let's all send a "banana" to Charlie Chimp.

()



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Grove)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME...
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 20:29:11 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bill Carney) wrote:

>Could someone please direct me to the SHORTWAVE radio newsgroup?  This one
>has the name rec.radio.shortwave but with all the talk about "right-wing"
>and "left-wing" stuff it appears to be a group about aviation, or perhaps
>birdwatching - neither of which I have interest in.

>--
>Bill Carney * [e-mail]


Sure!  It will be at www.grove.net as of August 1, 1995.

Sorry guys.... I couldn't resist!  *grin*

Bill




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Mor)
Subject: Re: Boat Anchors list
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Charles Hunter) wrote:

> I want to subscribe to the boat anchors list. Can anyone give me the
> address.
> Thanks
> charlie
>
> --
>                [e-mail] (Charles Hunter)

Try the following:

[e-mail]

SUBSCIBE


for reporting problems send message to:
[e-mail]

Jack Mor
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Latter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Shortwave Mailing Lists and Shortwave
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 95 21:54:01 MST
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Hi,

I've been lurking for several months now and have most of the ins and
outs of your newsgroup figured out. I've read the FAQ. What I don't
understand is your "mailing list". Dou you have one? How do I get on it
and what use is it?

Happy Independence Day Yankees :)

Tim
--
Tim Latter Box 1861, Banff, AB, CANADA, TOL OCO
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:52 1995
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From: japhy whalen <jwhalen@cks>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Best Radio for Under $200
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 22:20:13 -0700
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Hello,
I am looking at the YB 400 myself to take on a 9 month AROUND THE WORLD TRIP.
Do you think that this radio(I am a SW newcomer) will give me adequate
reception throughout the areas that I will travel in?(Australia,New Zealand,
Southeast Asia, India, Middle East and Europe)?

Thanks,
japhy Whalen
Seattle, Washington

On 28 Jun 1995, Jenhull wrote:

> In article <3srpvt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
> writes:
>
> >Whoever you are, that's a facetious answer to an honest question, and
> >not the sort of thing that people like to see around here!. We are
> >trying to encourage people to listen to shortwave, not to scare them
> >away by implying that they have to spend a fortune.
>
> Andy --
>
> Thank you for *saying* what I'm sure many of us were thinking.  Especially
> for newcomers to the hobby, there are several receivers for under US$200
> that are more than adequate -- the YB400 (list $199.95) is certainly a
> good example.
>
> I received a Sony ICF-SW33 a few years ago -- a gift, but I believe it
> retails just under $200.  Sure, it's lacking some features I covet, but
> I've logged 45 stations in 34 countries over the past 2 years, so I'm not
> complaining!
>
> Jen Hull
>
>
>
>




--
Japhy Whalen
[e-mail]

"Wherever you go...there you are!."




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Balan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW in China: Help
Date: 5 Jul 1995 22:29:48 GMT
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Hi, I live in PRC most of the time and can get BBC and VOA often.  But I
would love to get a list of what SW stations (in English) are available
in Northern China.  Any ideas for me? Thanks.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary W. Ashley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's End This Boring Bout and Do Some DXing!!
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 1995 22:44:43 -0800
Organization: HoloNet National Internet Access System: 510-704-1058/modem
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In article <3tfrf5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (AdmBrd) wrote:


> As for the second, let's look at the U.S.  If someone wanted to get a real
> picture of the U.S.A., what do you think would be a better source:  the
> VOA, or a shortwave relay of a local AM/FM station?   Much as he
> personally makes me puke, I expect WRNO relaying Rush Limbaugh is probably
> more evocative of the U.S. (or at least a small portion of it) than a
> fifteen part series on the Constitution from the VOA.


But I sure as hell hope that WRNO (or whoever) relaying Brother Stair is
*not* more evocative of the U.S.!!!

Gary


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 23:12:41 GMT
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I'll tell you right now I've done my share of flaming with those two
posers Zeps and Parsons, and I find it very hard not to keep doing it.
But this newsgroup is not the place for right or left wing discussions
it is about shortwave radio. I use to like it here, and I use to learn
a lot from the postings. But now it seems that no matter how much I or
anyone else backs down, moves away, or lurks Parsons and Zeps just keep
on coming with more. What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep
these jerks from posting all this crap that has nothing to do with the
hobby. What do you think? Ideas? Answers?

Jay Marvin
WLS Radio
Chicago
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sorry you didn't get this, Erik Koie!
Date: 5 Jul 1995 23:17:57 GMT
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Hello, everyone.  Sorry to take up bandwidth with something that would
have gone on e-mail, but I tried sending a message to Erik Koie at Radio
Denmark by e-mail, and after I was away from the computer for a couple of
weeks, I found that my message had bounced back.

Anyway, Erik, I know you follow this newsgroup, so this is just to let you
know that the two tapes of material from your talk on radio in Greenland
at the EDXC Conference last month arrived safely, and they sound just fine!
Thanks for sending them along!

73--
Marie Lamb
Contributor
Passport to World Band Radio


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:56 1995
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From: H Scott Cameron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 23:31:10 -0700
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I would be interested in a WRTV Handbook Online.

In particular, I would be interested in a 'What's On Now' section that
would be searchable by language, program content, etc.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW stations on the WWW
Date: 5 Jul 1995 23:58:33 GMT
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Jeff Seale ([e-mail].) wrote:
: Could someone post a list of shortwave stations that have web sites?

Try using this:

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~jblythe/short-wave.html

The stations that have websites will be highlighted (anyway, this is what I
found on NCSA Mosaic).  Just single-click the higlighted portions, and
you'll get to the website you want.  Very, very handy!

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 6 Jul 1995 00:34:16 GMT
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In article <3tf699$[e-mail]>,
Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I'll tell you right now I've done my share of flaming with those two
>posers Zeps and Parsons, and I find it very hard not to keep doing it.
>But this newsgroup is not the place for right or left wing discussions
>it is about shortwave radio. I use to like it here, and I use to learn
>a lot from the postings. But now it seems that no matter how much I or
>anyone else backs down, moves away, or lurks Parsons and Zeps just keep
>on coming with more. What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep
>these jerks from posting all this crap that has nothing to do with the
>hobby. What do you think? Ideas? Answers?

Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (sorry, Ralph, couldn't resist)!

Jay, this environment, like geomagnetic storms, happens on a periodic
basis.  And it's happening more and more, as the Usenet population
increases.  Having discussed this with some of the sage newsgroup and
mailing list elders, I see the following options:

1)  Learn to live with diversity.  There are those who honestly believe
that it is not "crap" and it *does* have to do with the hobby.

2)  Get a newsreader that is capable of using kill-files.

3)  Create a moderated newsgroup called rec.radio.shortwave.moderated.
This leaves the existing r.r.s as is.  Of course, this requires the
labor of the formal newsgroup creation process and that of moderator(s).

4)  Sever the connection between rec.radio.shortwave and the SWL-L
mailing list.  One of the sage elders thinks that the noise is from the
newsgroup side, thus the mailing list might not need moderation.

By the way, this very same discussion is going on in lots of newsgroups.

--
Don Putnick
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:31:59 1995
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  Dear friends of the list

  This year I observed  that RRI transmits much stroner than  since the previous
  years. My today's observation (5-7-95 at1410) was  SINPO 44444 in 9680 in
  contrast to what i recived until last year (SINPO 22222)
  Does  anyone know  which is the new power? Previous was only 50 kW!

  Please reply directly to me.

  thank you in advance


  Zacharias Liangas
  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: 6 Jul 1995 01:14:12 -0400
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In article <3tav6q$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
writes:

>We are now open to suggestions about what sorts of things people would
>be prepared to pay for. Unfortunately, a lot of SWL's seem to regard
>WRTH as a "hobby service" and expect us to provide information for
>free. Since a good deal of the information in WRTH originates with
>hobbyists, I can understand that argument. But the fact is, that in
>order to survive  WRTH has to be run as a commercial operation, and
>decisions we take have to be made on that basis. What I would like to
>do, and what is possible in the context of commercial publishing, are
>not always the same.

This is a very interesting question, one which has great applicablity to
the Internet.  One of the big attractions of the 'Net is that for the most
part, it's free.  Of course many (like me) have to pay for a service
provider, and then there's the not small investment in a computer, but
most of the information is available free.  And we've gotten used to it
and want to keep it that way.  But that isn't the way it's going to stay.

While my first instinct is to not be interested in a Web site (as an
example) that wasn't free, on second thought it makes no sense.  I don't
expect my local bookstore to provide me with a free copy of the WRTVH
every January.  Why should information over the Internet be any different?


I for one would subscribe to a WRTVH Web page that provided a sort of "one
stop shopping" for international broadcast schedule and frequency data
(updated, say monthly), info on new equipment, information, press
releases, and sound clips from statins,  and frequently updated breaking
news items pertinent to radio monitoring.  It would be especially useful
if such information could be accessed by topic, with the MW DX information
in one area, the SW utility info in another, etc.  Oh yes, and a place
where subscribers could leave their latest DX discoveries.  Such a service
could, if it was done right and comprehenisve enough, be worth, oh, as
much as I currently spend per annum on radio-related magazines.  Which is
a lot, I can tell you.

One of the grand attractions of such a service (as opposed to the current
mayhem on the 'Net) is that we could get the radio info WITHOUT all the
extraneous ( right wing vs. left wing/make millions in mail
order/beautiful Asian women want YOU -take your pick)  babble we currently
have to shovel through on USENET.

Hopefully there is a market out there for such a subscription-based
service tailored to SWLs.  I hope the WRTVH will try it.  And if they do,
I further hope that all the SWLs out here in cyberville won't be
cheapskates and whine about commercialism as (some) are wont to do.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
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Subject: Re: Let's End This Boring Bout and Do Some DXing!!
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In article <3ta46c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (JeffCLI)
writes:

>What do you think about the long term future of commercial and government
>backed shortwave radio?  I mean long term future, say in twenty years. I
>can see that certain aspects of SW will be around then;  For example
>Nigerian stations, Radio Ghana, and third world countries with
>nationalized services.  But what about the NHK's, R. Nederland, and R.
>Deutche Welle's of the world.  With satellite, and new advents in long
>range communications, the old SW Giants(and not so giants) may be in
>danger....  I'd be interested in a discussion of where we are going in
>general.  Don't get me wrong anyone, I want them to stay forever....but

I think that there might be two parts to your question:  (1) What is the
future of shortwave in a technical sense (i.e. delivery via HF radio vs.
satellite) and where is it going as an information source? (i.e.  does
government-sponsored broadcasting have a use other than propaganda? )

I don't know about the first issue:  certainly satellite is superior in
terms of sound quality, energy efficiency, and environmental aspects, but
it will likely take quite a while (a decade or more) before enough
receivers are available to really make it work.  And, while many
broadcasters are looking to the skies, they are at the same time investing
in overseas relay sites for their broadcasts. (Such as the BBC site in
Thailand.)

As for the second, let's look at the U.S.  If someone wanted to get a real
picture of the U.S.A., what do you think would be a better source:  the
VOA, or a shortwave relay of a local AM/FM station?   Much as he
personally makes me puke, I expect WRNO relaying Rush Limbaugh is probably
more evocative of the U.S. (or at least a small portion of it) than a
fifteen part series on the Constitution from the VOA.

Of course, one of the problems with such an approach is that the private
sector would be unlikely to get into the international broadcasting biz in
a big way (and by big I mean with the 250 or 500 KW transmitters it takes
to really be heard) unless a profit could be had from it.  And currently
those profits aren't there, which is why every non-government SW outlet in
the U.S. is either run by a religious organization, or sells it airtime to
any pinhead with a checkbook.

Thoughts anyone?


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Subject: Right Wing Takeover on Us
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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From: [e-mail]

Idiot! This is rec.radio.shortwave
Not, alt.politics.liberal.paranoia
OK?

"H>Apologies for a (sort of) off topic posting. I read several media related
"H>newsgroups, and I am seeing the same right-wing views in every

You probably think anone LEFT of a Totalitarian Communist is a "Right
Wing Extremist!"
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ A seminar on Time Travel will be held two weeks ago.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich)
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Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 6 Jul 1995 04:57:05 -0500
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[e-mail] (Jay Marvin) wrote of rec.radio.shortwave:

> What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep these jerks from posting
> all this crap that has nothing to do with the hobby....


I'm inclined to agree.  What we are witnessing is the Usenet analogue
of Gresham's Law: "bad" and off-topic posts drive out good.

This phenomenon is not unique to rec.radio.shortwave, however.  Another
Usenet hangout, sci.astro, also has become increasingly infested by loony
bin escapees -- though they are of a completely different stripe than the
U.N.-and-Federales-and-Girl-Scouts-are-out-to-get-me wackos.

Even if you assume that only a minute fraction of the population are mentally
parked in j-space, the reality of a 15-percent-a-month (or thereabouts)
growth of Internet users implies a proportional increase in postings from
the social misfit set.  My suspicion, though, is that this underestimates
the problem; these pathological cases are attracted in disproportionally
higher numbers by the prospect of getting time on this global megaphone.

In short, the problem will only get worse.

I have no philosophical objections to spinning off an unmoderated
rec.radio.shortwave.I'm.paranoid.and.I'm.okay subgroup; it might be fun
to look in on the freak show every once in a while.  But if you want a
newsgroup sans extraneous static, you need to filter.

This is not a new concept.  It has worked well for other newsgroups.  And
just as small companies must change the way they operate to accommodate
growth, so must we realize that the days of unmoderated postings are doomed
by exponential expansion of 'net mobocracy.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   Mark Gingrich       [e-mail]      Voice: 510.352.5275
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:05 1995
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From: grth@einks1 (Thomas Grennefors)
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Subject: QSL list,a proposal
Date: 6 Jul 1995 08:15:37 GMT
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Yesterday it hit me like a ton of bricks. How about a list of the QSL
that people receives. I will try to answer the most obvious questions.

WHY?
----

For us that collects QSL it is always interesting to se which stations
that answers. It is also interesting to see how long it takes for the
station to answer so you know how long you have to wait for the QSL and
when it is time to start thinking about a follow up or a new report. If
this list would be created it would also give you an indication when
impossible stations start to send out QSL. And let us not forget the
fun part. It is always interesting to see what QSL other DX-ers receives.
I know that this information is avalible in DX-magazines, but the information
in these magazines is mostly limited to the own country, or possibly the own
continent. This would be a world wide list.

WHY NOT?
--------
Well this is you job!

HOW?
----

This could be done in two different ways. Either as a moderated mailing list
or as a moderated perodical posting to rec.radio.shortwave.

WHY MODERATED?
--------------
If everybody starts to post what QSLs they have recieved it would add
too the s/n level in rec.radio.shortwave for those that is not interested.
And who would like to receive 20-30 mails per day (ok i know thats optimistic ).
And if this is posted to r.r.s it is easier to find 1 article every other
week that 10-30 articles spread out over the period.

What do you think. Is there any idea to do a thing like this? If you think it
is then what form should a list like this use? All coments welcome. If you think
this is a outright stupid idea tell me! But do not foreget to tell me why you
think the idea is stupid.  If there is enough interest i think we should go ahead
and give it a try, but it would take at least 10-15 people contributing regulary.
Otherwise it will be a short list wilt no or little interest to most of the
people on r.r.s

----
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Ericsson Infocom,Karlstad ! What do you mean, an African or a European swallow?
[e-mail]    ! Well.. I don't know.. AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Subject: Re: **Another NOVICE seeks recommendation on receiver
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Buy yourself a decent receiver that has good sensitibity, selectability,
good stability and good band-spread capability.  Sensitivity pertains to
ability of rcvr to bring in weak stations.  Selectability pertains to
ability to separate two stations apart, and stability pertains to ability
to keep station on frequency without drifting.
You will need an outdoor antenna preferably, and a half-wave long-wire will
suffice in most cases.  It should be about 70 feet long or more.  Formula
is 492/MHz = feet.  So at 7 Mhz antenna should be about 70 feet long.
Rcvr here is Collins 75S-1 tube type with long-wire hanging out apartment
window.  I have been SWL since 1938 and Ham call sign is W0MM.  A good
rcvr will solve most SWListening problems cause it does most of the work to
produce an audible response.  So good listening.  QRU.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (USERGUY)
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Subject: Re: Best setup for $350-400.00 ?
Date: 6 Jul 1995 10:01:27 -0400
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The Sony ICF-2010 is hands down the best radio on the market in the
$350-$400 price range. The Sync detect works great. I had my radio for
about 5 years and love it!

GoodLuck



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From: [e-mail] (USERGUY)
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Subject: Re: Best Radio for Under $200
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I have owned a YB-400 for about 6 months. Its a nice radio but I miss the
sync dect. that my Sony ICF-2010 has. I think I would recommend checking
out the Sony 7600g.

GoodLuck


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If nobody replys to this stuff it will go away.....


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michiel Schaay)
Date: 06 Jul 95 10:43:17
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Subject: AP/UPI NEWS WIRE
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Hi Terry,

 tb> Does any one know of a good SW freq. that AP or UPI is still transmitting
 tb> RTTY.

No, unfortunately they closed doen their HF operations years ago. Most of the
press agencies followed their example.

A list of those that are still on air, is included in the current edition of
the Guide to Utility Stations by Klingenfuss.

Have fun,
Michiel.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: Need Help W/ UNIDs
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:29:28
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In article <[e-mail]> Michael Bryant <[e-mail]> writes:

>Perhaps someone could help me narrow the possibilities on the
>following:

>July 4:
>15460 at 2118 UTC in Spanish

I could just make out a very weak station it what might have been Spanish
around 2000 on July 5th. No ideas, I'm afraid.

>15520 at 2125 UTC in German (Arabic on later re-check). Very
>                    religious-sounding. WYFR?

In Europe, HCJB from Quito Ecuador can be heard quite strongly between 2000
and 2300 in various languages on 15520.

>July 5:
>13800 at 0635 UTC. Unid lang due to heavy QRN, probable No Euro lang.
>                    Norway?

They're certainly scheduled to be on 13800 at that time, with a 500-kW
transmitter beamed towards Africa, although during the second half of the
hour they will be relaying the Danish Radio from Copenhagen in Danish.

Incidentally, Radio Norway International now has its frequency and programme
schedule on the WWW at the following URL:

http://nrk.hiof.no/utenland/intj95-3.txt

The frequency 13800 kHz seems to be quite popular with other stations too; I
noted Radio Tashkent in German at 1930-2030 on June 5th, //5035, 5060, 9540,
9545 & 11905; also Radio Vlaanderen in Spanish at 2300 on June 5th, //1512.

>Any help or comments appreciated!

Regards,

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


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--
  Miss Thompson get a life.














I am a stranger in a even stranger
land.Say no to rush limbaugh and
yes to howard stern.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:10 1995
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From: Colin Lamb <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Date: 6 Jul 1995 13:56:03 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> Michael Idrogo, [e-mail]
writes:
>Call, Write, Fax, and E-Mail The (Clinton) White House, your
>Congressman, and your Senators!  Let'em know what you think!

Since the Constituion makes the President commander in chief of all
the armed forces, Clinton can do what he likes.

Von Klauswitz would say that he should get the backing of the rest
of the government and the people.  But that didn't stop Kennedy,
Johnson or Reagan.


Colin Lamb
Microcomputer Support Specialist - Dial Center for Computer Sciences
"Worlds Largest PowerMacintosh Site"
Drake University - Des Moines, IA

[phone] voice
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"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
      - Arthur C. Clarke


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:11 1995
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Subject: JJY Standard frequencies reduced!
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 1995 14:22:00 GMT
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Hello Folks,

        I picked up the following off the amateur radio packet network which
may be of interest;-

====================
From        : JR9MFK
To          : SWL@WW
Type/status : BF
Date/time   : 04-Jul 11:12
BID (MID)   : 66621_JR9MFK
Message    : 56409
Title       : JJY will reduce freq.
Path: !GB7BAD!GB7AYI!GB7COV!GB7WAR!GB7GLO!GB7PZT!GB7MAX!GB7SAM!GB7OAR!GB7LEN!
      !GB7PVO!GB7PWY!GB7KLY!GB7EYM!GB7CYM!GB7MSF!IK0MHG!IW0EVR!IK0TQK!IW0FGK!
      !IW0FEF!I8WYA!IK7GFP!IK7MXD!IK7JGO!IK7NXQ!LZ2XA!LY1BZB!UA6CL!RK9CWW!
      !UA0SNV!BV3AD!JM1ZME!

According to Notice of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications No.322(June 20,
1995), JJY a standard frequency and time signal station operated by
Communications Research Laboratory will reduce the frequencies.
JJY uses five frequencies(2.5MHz, 5MHz, 8MHz, 10MHz and 15MHz) now but it will
use only three(5MHz, 8MHz anf 10MHz) after April 1, 1996.

73, Takehiro TSUBATA JR9MFK/1 Matsudo City
                     JR9MFK @ JM1ZME.12.JNET1.JPN.AS

====================================================

        Yet another reduction in the number of standard frequencies radiated!
When I started SWLing nearly every frequency had a dozen or more
stations on it!

Richard Buckby,  BBC in Nottingham    EMail:-
[e-mail]


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From: Lou Josephs <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Africa No. 1 in NA ????
Date: 6 Jul 1995 15:11:05 GMT
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Andy, this hasn't happened in the US...Not in New York or in DC.  The
1120 AM station in DC is re-broadcasting China,(English)RFI,(French) and
other local ethnic lang stuff, but no AF No 1.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:14 1995
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From: Mike Chace <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Who knows CIO2 ?
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 15:18:48 +0100
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On 29 Jun 1995, Kay-Uwe Loebel wrote:

> Frequently I hear a mysterious station on 10125 khz in SSB/USB
> (at c. 2045 to 2145 UTC, perhaps around the clock).
> A female voice permanent repeats the call sign "CIO2", that
> refer to a canadian station.

        Err, no.  These are numbers stations transmitting coded info
        to agents of the Israeli intelligence services throughout the
        world, transmitted from facilities near Tel-Aviv and rebroadcast
        by many friendly nations.

        All the callsigns used are "phoney" and indicate traffic
        groups rather than callsigns.  You can find them throughout the
        SW spectrum from 2 to 20MHz.  If you're interested, here is the
        complete list of frequencies...

MOSSAD "Phonetic Alphabet" Stations                 Last Updated: 2nd July 1995

Most recent user of channel is the rightmost callsign.

Frequency       Callsign                 Frequency       Callsign
  (kHz)                                    (kHz)
------------+------------------          ------------+------------------
2270            JSR                      6745            CIO, VLB
2515            CIO                      6840            JSR, EZI
2628            FTJ                      6912            OEM (occasional)
2743            ULX                      7323            KPA
2957            SYN                      7372            GBZ (occasional)
3150            PCD, ART                 7446            KPA
3270            KPA                      7540            JSR
3417            ART                      7605            VLB, SYN, CIO
3640            VLB                      7613            GPO (occasional)
3840            YHF                      7760            ULX
4168            SYN                      7866            SYN
4270            PCD                      7918            YHF
4360            CIO                      8127            CIO, MIW
4463            FTJ                      8465            SYN, CIO
4560            YHF                      8641            MIW
4665            VLB                      9130            EZI
4780            KPA, ULX                 9270            ???
4880            ULX                      9402            YHF (occasional)
5091            JSR                      10125           CIO, KPA
5170            GBZ (occasional)         10352           VLB
5230            MIW, SYN, VLB, CIO       10648           YHF
5339            OEM (occasional)         10820           VLB, SYN
5437            ART                      10970           MIW
5531            BAY (occasional)         11565           EZI
5560            YHF                      12747           SYN
5629            SYN, CIO                 12950           MIW
5715            ZWL (occasional)         13533           EZI
5820            YHF                      13921           CIO
5911            OEM (occasional)         14750           CIO, MIW
6270            ULX                      15980           EZI
6370            MIW                      17410           EZI
6500            PCD                      19715           EZI
6745            CIO, VLB                 20740           SYN


Mike
****



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Date: 6 Jul 1995 15:21:04 GMT
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In <3tgqpc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (USERGUY) writes:

>
>If nobody replys to this stuff it will go away.....


Ok, let's see if that works. But so far no way.

jay
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Noise Antenna mini-review
Date: 6 Jul 1995 15:29:24 -0700
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In article <3t3ksi$99g$[e-mail]>,
Darrell Bellerive  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>The ANC-4 sounds interesting.
>
>I have never heard of it. Could you please post a description of
>the antenna? Both physical and electrical specs.
>

Just for those who will be interested, I have just ordered one from Gilfer
today and should get it some time early next week. Paul Lannuier as usual
was extremely courteous and helpful.

I live in the West End of Vancouver and have a 100 ft longwire up about 35
feet using RF Systems MLB feeding to a JRC 525.

The West End of Vancouver is the most densely populated area of Canada and
I am plagued and have been plagued by power line noise (this has mostly been
improved thanks to the local utility and Communications Canada, the
equivalent of the FCC) and leakage from the CATV. Despite the best efforts
of the local cable company, Rogers, this is still a problem. There are also
various other serious irritants around like everybody's light dimmers,
touch lamps (I don't keep mine plugged in now) etc etc. All of this is
within a couple of hundred feet of my antenna.

I am cautiously optimistic that this unit will reduce these problems quite
substantially but the proof will come when I try this unit next week. If
any of you are interested I will post my results here.

Peter



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:17 1995
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From: Richard Mclachlan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Lowe HF-150 owners!
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 95 15:47:08 GMT
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Hello Greg,

I am not going to attempt to influence your decision, as I have an obvious
interest!

However, you may like to subscribe to the hf150 mail list and ask the same
question - you will get a lot of very informed comment there.

just send a request to [e-mail] and ask to
join the list.


Good luck
--
Richard Mclachlan
Lowe Electronics UK


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-2010
Date: 6 Jul 1995 15:55:37 -0700
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In article <3thop3$[e-mail]>,
CASchwark <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Can anyone out there (here) help me locate a company that makes soft cases
>or pouches for SW radios?  I'mm looking to find one to fit my 2010 and
>camera shops, Eddie Bauer, camping stores, Sharper Image, etc just don't
>have anything close.
>
>Any ideas??
>
>Thanks in advance... :-)
>

Gilfer several years ago used to carry what you were looking for, called
the Gilfer Carry Case 11. It was made out of black Dupont Cordura, was
waterproofed, and came with thick foam padding.

The size of it was 12"x8"x5", had a zipper top opening and shoulder strap.
The case was sized for the Sony 2010 as well as other radios.

I got this info out of one of the Rainer Lichte books which dates back to
1985. The case then cost $32.95

Trust this helps and perhaps you should contact them now and see if it is
still carried by them. Their phone number is 1-800 Gilfer 1 assuming you
are in the U.S.

Peter




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:19 1995
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From: BBC World Service <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: MHZ for BBC
Date: 06 JUL 95 16:21:06 EST
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Hi.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me what frequency the
BBC broadcasts on in Western Canada?  due to a rather funny mix-up,
I have somebody asking me, and I feel obliged to tell him. So if
anyone could email a reply it would be wonderful.  Thanks!

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 1995 16:29:04 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, H
Scott Cameron <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I would be interested in a WRTV Handbook Online.
>
> In particular, I would be interested in a 'What's On Now' section that
> would be searchable by language, program content, etc.

Great idea.

John R.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: cheap cheap radio
Date: 6 Jul 1995 17:08:59 -0400
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Karl-
Go with the SONY. I've got an SW10 (as well as an SW1 and an SW77) and the
SW10 is great for taking anywhere I don't want to risk taking my more
expensive SWRs. It gets decent reception, has good battery life and I
personally like the fact that it's analog so I can play with it at night
without waking my husband up!
I use it a lot when I travel - just throw it in a bag and go.
Carol


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony ICF-2010
Date: 6 Jul 1995 18:40:35 -0400
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Can anyone out there (here) help me locate a company that makes soft cases
or pouches for SW radios?  I'mm looking to find one to fit my 2010 and
camera shops, Eddie Bauer, camping stores, Sharper Image, etc just don't
have anything close.

Any ideas??

Thanks in advance... :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Subject: "Communications Quarterly"
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The Fall '94 edition has a construction project for a synchronous
demodulator that utilises a Motorola AM Stereo IC (has a lock
LED indicator) and the Spring '95 edition also has an in depth
look at the Watkins Johnson HF-1000. One item of note is that by
the year 2016, the standard mode of SW broadcasting will be an
Upper-SideBand transmission with a carrier 12dB down... even the
synchronous detector on the HF-1000 won't track it properly...


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RRich800)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RE: English Speaking broadcasts sched.
Date: 6 Jul 1995 19:36:36 -0400
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Anyone have information regarding English language broadcasts? I am in CT
a nd would be very intertested in all responses.

Thanks!

Bob


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Wagnitz (R))
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Subject: RE: (no subject given)
Date: 6 Jul 1995 19:44:44 GMT
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On Mon July 3 W.Moniter writes:

>Would someone please respond with a "received" or some such word?
>My messages are either being ignored or the moderator must not
>like my name, or I'm not getting through to the list address.

  Today's is July 6 and your post just now popped up on my newsreader.

 -Greg


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Subject: Re: ICOM R-9000
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|Why is the Icom R-9000 so expensive?  WHy is it supposedly so awesome?

Combines a high quality SW receiver with a high quality VHF/UHF
tunable receiver with the added bonus of lots of memory channels,
and a digital spectrum analyser...

|What is so great about it?

Cheaper than a Watkins Johnson? Priced like a Yugo automobile, not
like a Lexus?

|How come only government ppl can get it and not citizens?

You could probably sneak it through customs if ordered from Canada or
the UK. The reason Joe Citizen can't get it is like why you can't
make a new machinegun for sale in the US; the Federal government
prohibits it based on illegal so-called "laws" passed by CONgress
and signed into law by El Presidente'...

The R9000 covers the Evil 800Mhz band aka "Cellular Telephone Frequencies"
and ICOM considered it uneconomical to retrofit their stock of R9000
receivers to eliminate the cell phone coverage. Note that ICOM considered
the R7100 receiver worth selling even with the 800-900Mhz frequencies
removed, which it now calls the R7100-2. I bet the sales of the R7100-2
are a real bummer for firms selling them like Grove, which has resorted
to selling them with 800Mhz downconvertors.

If Radio Shack and other UHF receiver manufacturers and marketers had
any brains, they would come up with schemes to allow the easy conversion
of their receivers to cover the cellular bands. All they have to do
is comply with the letter of the illegal so-called "laws" not the
intent... For example, they could solder the proper PROM that allows
cellular coverage into some part of the controller board, so as to
make it availible to any receiver modifer. Or use EEPROM that might
be modified via a few wires to solder into place and the keypad. All
sorts of things they could do to spit in the eye of the CMT industry
that lobbied for the ban on cellular capable scanners.

This is what happens when the consumer electronics industry is no
longer within the nation's boarders...

|Ok, ok...now you know...I am a newbie.  But I just don't
|see what all the fuss is about!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Adair)
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
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In article <3tgv10$[e-mail]>,
Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In <3tgqpc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (USERGUY) writes:
>>
>>If nobody replys to this stuff it will go away.....
>
>Ok, let's see if that works. But so far no way.

You don't seem to have tried very hard.  Even if you did ignore it,
there always seem to be plenty of other people ready to follow up
to trolls and off-topic posts.

More and more newsgroups are going to have to go to some form of
moderation.  I don't think rec.radio.shortwave has enough noise
to make it worthwhile yet.  Yet...

--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Renner)
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In <3tgv10$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin
) writes:
>
>In <3tgqpc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (USERGUY)
writes:
>
>>
>>If nobody replys to this stuff it will go away.....
>
>
>Ok, let's see if that works. But so far no way.
>
>jay
>--
>The Helms-Burton Bill
>Bad For People
>Bad For Business
>Bad For America!
>Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
>[e-mail]
>[e-mail]
>http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


If you have to flame do it via E mail and drop a note to the postmaser
of that Internet service.  This will never be a "perfect" on topic
group due to the vast nature of SW and SW programming.  Zeps has been
around a long time if you ignore him he goes away he is very harmless.
He has been moved off GEnie, and Cserve and still pops up every now and
then.

Greg Renner
Secretary of the Minnesota DX Club
opinions are my own not the Club's
GR



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:27 1995
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From: John Spencer <jrs>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Lightening wiped out my Sangean ATS803A
Date: 6 Jul 1995 21:12:00 GMT
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In the spirit of July 4th, my home was struck by lightening.  Part of the
energy
of the strike went from my inverted V antenna through my radio to the AC
adapter to ground.  The radio is totally dead and the microprocess will not
reset.

Where is the best place to purchase a new radio.  I think J&R Music world sells
them, but, their prices are not always the lowest.  Please send me you
recommendations.

Thanks,
John Spencer [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: YB400 Tuning Trick
Date: 6 Jul 1995 21:20:28 -0400
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I discovered a trick with the YB400.  For example, to tune to 10000 khz,
just enter 10 followed by
a decimal and hit the *enter* button.  It goes right to 10000 khz.  For
10500, enter 10.5 and hit
enter.  I suspect it is reading the decimal as a comma as is the custom in
Europe.  The Sony
2010 has a similar feature.  It is handy for going to WWV quickly.

Harold


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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Re: MHZ for BBC
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In <[e-mail]> BBC World Service
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Hi.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me what frequency the
>BBC broadcasts on in Western Canada?  due to a rather funny mix-up,
>I have somebody asking me, and I feel obliged to tell him. So if
>anyone could email a reply it would be wonderful.  Thanks!
>
Official fx (BBC Worldwide Magazine) for W. Canada/U.S.:

Mornings: 1200-1615 GMT 11865 kHz (Carribean relay)
          1500-1715 GMT 11775 kHz (via CBC, Sackville)

Afternoon/Evening:
          2200-0030 GMT 9590 (Carribean)
          0000-0330 GMT 7325 (U.K.)
          0000-0600 GMT 5975 (Carribean)
          0500-0815 GMT 9640 (Carribean)

Note that GMT is 7 hours ahead of Pacific **Daylight** Time and that
0400 Wednesday is 9 P.M. Tuesday night in British Columbia.

Note-I am in San Francisco and in the morning, I find that 9740
(Asia/Pacific stream) and 11750 (South Asia stream) come in far better
than 11865 and 11775 carrying the American stream.

Note-You might try 9590 after 0030 and 11750 in the late
afternoon/early evening.





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Atkins)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: 6 Jul 1995 21:59:17 -0500
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I saw someone had posted that they were considering buying a Lowe
HF-150.  Well, I am also considering buying one.  I have only listened to
shortwave on a cheap $50 analog SW with a telescoping antenna (poor
reception) so I do not understand what it means to hear an awesome short
wave radio.  I do know I love shortwave, but I can only imagine what it's
like through a nice radio like the HF-150.  I was really impressed with
the looks of the thing in the ad in Grove's catalog.  Plus, some guy
raved about it (someone apparently important).  Someone please tell me
(ASSUMING I HAVE A VERY GOOD ANTENNA SETUP) that this HF-150 will blow my
mind and be a GREAT DEAL different in quality than the $50 analog
handheld that I have.  I mean, hell for $600.00 this baby better rock and
roll!  Comments please.
--Atkins



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JoeWo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM Jammer with noisy neighbor
Date: 6 Jul 1995 22:41:55 -0400
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Hey--
  you know who you are...the guy thats trying to jam his neighbors AM
radio.  i cant send you an e-mail becuause your address keeps getting
rejected by the mailer.  whats your e-mail address???

To:     [e-mail]

>So how much harder would it be to build a transmitter in the low 400kHz
>range?? What is that range called anyway??

Hey!!
  go to Radio shack and ask them for an AM broadcast kit...one that
transmits
on AM....then hookup the LONGEST wire you can...even buy a roll of their
twisted pair wire and connect one end to the antenna terminal of your mini
radio station and run the other all around the baseboard of your living
room...along with a decent ground system hooked to a cold water pipe (NOT
TO
A GAS PIPE)  or to a real ground rod pounded in the ground by your cable
company (NOT THE POWER GROUND) you should be able to get to his living
room
and drown out his radio fairly effectively.
  400 kHz is called longwave...AM broadcast band is called medium wave.
oh
by the way...your little transmitter is illegal if it has more than a 10
foot
long antenna.  so there ya go....what else do you need...it should cost
10-15
bucks total.   lemme know what happens...im living vicariously through
you!!!!    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-2010
Date: 6 Jul 1995 23:02:06 GMT
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For custom cases of that sort I go down to my local gun holster and
saddle shop.  They usually come up with a better case than the manufacturer
of the appliance while still not charging an arm and a leg for it(and
sometimes less).


--
Eric Ross          |  Hewlett-Packard Company, VPR
[e-mail]   |  Vancouver, WA, USA
[phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAVE KOBEL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: YB400 for Sale
Date: 6 Jul 1995 23:05:10 -0400
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Bought new 3 months ago to test shortwave interest.
Found out I'm very interested and am purchasing a new Drake.
Need to sell YB to pay for habit.  Would like to keep, but wife
holds tight purse strings.

All original parts, Except for batteries (of course),
including box.          Asking $140.00 Plus shipping.

Email me if interested.
-


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 6 Jul 1995 23:40:24 GMT
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In <3thin3$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Greg
Renner) writes:
>
>>>
>>>If nobody replys to this stuff it will go away.....
>>
>>
>>Ok, let's see if that works. But so far no way.
>>
>>jay

>
>If you have to flame do it via E mail and drop a note to the postmaser
>of that Internet service.  This will never be a "perfect" on topic
>group due to the vast nature of SW and SW programming.  Zeps has been
>around a long time if you ignore him he goes away he is very harmless.

>He has been moved off GEnie, and Cserve and still pops up every now
and
>then.

Good advice, but Zeps never uses his real net address so if you try to
drop a note as you suggest it bounces right back.

73's

jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HELP!  Newbie needs advice!
Date: 7 Jul 1995 00:02:44 -0700
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In article <3tifju$[e-mail]>, Bill Stanwood  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>From what I've heard the Yacht Boy is a pretty good radio. You might
>check out Gilfer Shortwave on the WWW. They have some good specials on
>SW's. Good luck.
>

I earlier replied on this thread but quickly realised that I had not
really read the initial post clearly. I cancelled the post pretty quickly
but it may appear at a few sites.

Anyhow, for those who are interested, the gilfer web page is at the
following URL:

http://picspc01.pics.com/gilfer/

For those wishing to read some receiver reviews (including some on Grundig
and Sony models) have a look at the following URL (the Radio Netherlands
Web presence). These are essentially those from the WRTH.

http://www.tfi.be/rnw/en/pub/receiver.html

Peter





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Picard)
Date: 07 Jul 95 00:45:11
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hawaii and SW
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
X-FTN-To: [e-mail]
Organization: Gateway: The ODXA Listening Post, Aurora, Ontario 905 841-6490
Lines: 32

Sir:

In your post of June 27 you wrote:

     "Anyone have any advice on this. I live in the Northeast
     US. I own a Sangean ATS-803A. Next Month I will be
     travelling to the Island of Oahu in Hawaii for vacation,
     staying at a friend's house. Will my ATS-803A be worth
     bringing or will Hawaii be a place that such a radio is
     not sensitive enough to use without added equipment
     including an outdoor antenna, which I of course will not
     bring? Any advice would be greatly appreciated."

I doubt that there is any place on the planet where your radio
would be excess baggage.

You may have to tune to different frequencies at different times
(UTC) to pick up your favourite broadcasts.

Monitoring Times has an hour by hour breakdown of frequency
schedules for English broadcasts which is updated every month.

In some parts of the world signals can be weak.  A length of
hook-up wire, available at Radio Shack, can be wound around the
radio's whip antenna an stretched around the room a little, even
hidden near a window behind drapes.  An elaborate antenna is often
not required.

Bon Voyage!
--
| Fidonet : Larry Picard 1:250/930
| Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CaptAnd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Right Wing Takeover on Usenet?
Date: 7 Jul 1995 02:01:11 -0400
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (CaptAnd)

Actually,

I've gotten a number of pieces of mail with nothing but a requote of my
message by a few of these militia dilittantes.  I guess that they were
trying
to clog up my mail box.  Over on FidoNet we've pretty well tamed these
"harmless loud-mouths", in fact we've run "Dr." Thompson <sic> off of
several echos.

Still, it's a trouble that I can avoid, and I, too, prefer Zappa to just
about
any of the dreck currently drooling out of the video.  I guess the mail
box
run on my account here is still more proof that America, with this
unuseful
"First Amedment Rights" crapola as an excuse for inarticulate juvenile
behavioral disorder,  ...unh, where was I?  Oh, the Nation that chose
Cheese.

I've got that typed in somewhere in this disk drive, I oughta post it, eh?



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick McDonald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: English Language Shortwave Broadcasts Issue 3 (long)
Date: 7 Jul 1995 02:33:34 GMT
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Paul Dwerryhouse ([e-mail]) wrote:

: The following is a UTC time-sorted list of English language broadcasts
: on the shortwave bands (some medium wave transmissions have also slipped
: in). It was compiled from a variety of sources: station schedules,
: magazines, internet posts, on-air announcements, etc. Note that it is
: not complete - it is a compilation of the information that I

Thanks again for this most useful listing.

                Regards,

                        Patrick


   | Patrick McDonald        | Internet: [e-mail]         |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Bodoh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SWAP: RS DSP for Grove Shortwave Scanverter
Date: 7 Jul 1995 03:27:59 GMT
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I have a like new (with box, etc) Radio Shack DSP that I
would like to trade for a Grove Shortwave Scanverter box.

The Scanverter box I am looking for allows you to tune shortwave
broadcasts on a scanner.  I would accept either of the two
Grove models, but prefer the one that converts to 300 to 330 Mhz.

Thanks...



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Keith Wyatt)
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Joe Cira ([e-mail]) wrote:

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: Summary:
: Keywords:
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:
:         re: HAM BBS dedicated to amateur radio !!!!
:
: There is a DEVOTED AMATEUR RADIO BBS in town ,from your
: ARRL/LAX  affiliated club coordinator , JOE CIRA , KB6AXK ...........
: Everything and anything about AMATEUR RADIO will be found here,
: IF NOT ? Let me know and we will post it and file it !!!!!!!!
:
:
:         HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS at 1-818-584-1952....
:         24 hrs,8-n-1,anyspeed.......
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:
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:
:



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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alan Braswell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BBC and QSL'S
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 95 03:41:54 GMT
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I know that the BBC doesn't generally issue verifications.  Does anyone know if  they issue any sort of
"Thank you for writing" cards in response to reception reports?    I remember sending in a couple of
reception reports (complete and with IRC's) a few years ago and never heard a word from them.
Although one hardly has to "prove" they've heard the BBC, I wouldn't mind having a card for my scrapbook,
even a no-data card.  Does anyone have any recent experience with this and/or have any advice to
offer?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Regards,

Alan


Alan Braswell
Houston, Texas







From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Crisp)
Subject: Is Liddy on Shortwave?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 03:48:35 GMT
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Does anyone know if G. Gordon Liddy's show is broadcast on Shortwave?

If so, would someone please post the schedule?

Thanks in advance

--
Richard Crisp                 Cupertino, Ca.                [e-mail]
[phone] wk                                         [phone] fax
"When I make a joke, no one gets hurt; when Congress makes a joke, it becomes
law"                           -Will Rogers
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Baud)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Noise Antenna mini-review
Date: 7 Jul 1995 05:04:23 GMT
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In <3tho44$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Peter
Georgeu) writes:
>
>In article <3t3ksi$99g$[e-mail]>,
>Darrell Bellerive  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>The ANC-4 sounds interesting.
>>
>>I have never heard of it. Could you please post a description of
>>the antenna? Both physical and electrical specs.
>>
>
>Just for those who will be interested, I have just ordered one from
Gilfer
>today and should get it some time early next week. Paul Lannuier as
usual
>was extremely courteous and helpful.
>
>I live in the West End of Vancouver and have a 100 ft longwire up
about 35
>feet using RF Systems MLB feeding to a JRC 525.
>
>The West End of Vancouver is the most densely populated area of Canada
and
>I am plagued and have been plagued by power line noise (this has
mostly been
>improved thanks to the local utility and Communications Canada, the
>equivalent of the FCC) and leakage from the CATV. Despite the best
efforts
>of the local cable company, Rogers, this is still a problem. There are
also
>various other serious irritants around like everybody's light dimmers,
>touch lamps (I don't keep mine plugged in now) etc etc. All of this is
>within a couple of hundred feet of my antenna.
>
>I am cautiously optimistic that this unit will reduce these problems
quite
>substantially but the proof will come when I try this unit next week.
If
>any of you are interested I will post my results here.
>
>Peter
>
I, for one, am very glad you're posting about this antenna. The story
about it makes it sound ideal. A real hands on test would be a big help
though.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:41 1995
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From: Bill Stanwood <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HELP!  Newbie needs advice!
Date: 7 Jul 1995 05:10:22 GMT
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From what I've heard the Yacht Boy is a pretty good radio. You might
check out Gilfer Shortwave on the WWW. They have some good specials on
SW's. Good luck.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Ray Breen?
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I was kinda half listening to Tom Snyder on CBS-TV this AM and I
thought I heard him say that he had been listening to Ray Breen
recently. I thought that Ray retired. (Mr. Breen used to do overnight
on KABC and he had an annual SWL program.)




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:42 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 07 Jul 1995 06:08:16
Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University
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-------
B>Message-ID: <bcarney-0307951824260001@192.0.2.1>
 >Newsgroup: rec.radio.shortwave
 >Organization: Altern8

B>Could someone please direct me to the SHORTWAVE radio newsgroup?  This
one
 >has the name rec.radio.shortwave but with all the talk about
"right-wing"
 >and "left-wing" stuff it appears to be a group about aviation, or
perhaps
 >birdwatching - neither of which I have interest in.

I wonder would anyone be interested in starting the procedures for a
moderated group i.e Rec.SWL.  The idea of this of this group would be to
discuss international broadcast programs where hosts, producers and
presenters are paid for their work.  The posting of schedules, news of
advance program presentations would be encouraged.  Advertising including
that personal radios items would not be allowed, the discussion of the
merits or demerits of various radios would be off limits and while
comments on International Broadcasters programs would be allow, the
discussion of US and other nations politics right-left or center would
not.

I've seen the moderated group work well.  An example, a few people in
Rec.Travel.Air wanted to discuss airlines and the airline business.
They were bored with is, XXX safe, or what is the lowest fare to
Hilversum.  They set up a proposal and won a vote to set up a new
group. They  formed Misc.Transport-Air.Industry. There are about five
moderators who weed out off topic items, spam, and other useless
messages. The quality of the discussion has brought in people from the
industry and while the volume is low of messages is low, the quality is
high.


Rec.SWL could be a great conference.  Anyone agree?

---
 * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!
-------


Alexander D. "Sandy" McLeod, Ph.D.
16086 Bonaire Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2065
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:43 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 07 Jul 1995 06:41:16
Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University
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I sense more people are getting fed up with both the left and the right on
this newsgroup and would welcome a return to SWL.  There seems to be a
recent shift in this direction but perhaps it is only temporary.  I hope
not but perhaps a moderator is a necessity to keep discussions focused.
However, I would hope we could handle our own problems without foisting
them off on a single individual, with all that implies.
-------
I'll tell you right now I've done my share of flaming with those two
posers Zeps and Parsons, and I find it very hard not to keep doing it.
But this newsgroup is not the place for right or left wing discussions
it is about shortwave radio. I use to like it here, and I use to learn
a lot from the postings. But now it seems that no matter how much I or
anyone else backs down, moves away, or lurks Parsons and Zeps just keep
on coming with more. What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep
these jerks from posting all this crap that has nothing to do with the
hobby. What do you think? Ideas? Answers?

Jay Marvin
WLS Radio
Chicago
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/
-------


Alexander D. "Sandy" McLeod, Ph.D.
16086 Bonaire Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2065
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:44 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: GARC Open to the Public?
Date: 7 Jul 95 08:24:52 -0600
Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Lab
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Are the Goddard Amateur Radio Club [GARC] facilities open to the public
in Greenbelt MD? If not, do they have an area at the Goddard Space Flight
Center?

Thank you.

Regards, Robert



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:45 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!sun4nl!news.euro.net!news
From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TEN weeks till Amsterdam
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 1995 08:54:45 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] (Larry Nebron) wrote:

>Radio Netherlands has priced this conference out of
>the reach of all but the richest listeners

You know, I was only thinking to myself the other day, as I drank a
cup of coffee, that I should be entitled to attend a convention of
coffee importers. After all, I drink the stuff, don't I ? And I also
take a shower now and again, so that must entitle me to attend not
only a conference of soap manufacturers, but also the water
companies...

After all, if people are allowed to attend a professional broadcasting
conference on the basis that they listen to the radio...:-)




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JIM PHYPERS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Use of "Slinky" as antenna for shortwave listening
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 95 11:00:00 -0800
Distribution: world
Organization: DPS - Las Vegas, NV - [phone]
Reply-To: [e-mail] (JIM PHYPERS)
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I live in a house with protetive covenants which will not allow me to
use a proper external antenna.  I have heard about using a "slinky" toy
for this purpose.  I would like to hear from others who have used this
and what results were obtained.  How many slinkies should be used?  Can
they be used underneath a porch?  What connections can be made for using
50 ohm, shielded cable?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gregor Erbach)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: 7 Jul 1995 11:17:54 +0200
Organization: Computational Linguistics Dept., U Saarbruecken
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In article <3tav6q$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt) writes:

>We are now open to suggestions about what sorts of things people would
>be prepared to pay for. Unfortunately, a lot of SWL's seem to regard
>WRTH as a "hobby service" and expect us to provide information for
>free. Since a good deal of the information in WRTH originates with
>hobbyists, I can understand that argument. But the fact is, that in
>order to survive  WRTH has to be run as a commercial operation, and
>decisions we take have to be made on that basis. What I would like to
>do, and what is possible in the context of commercial publishing, are
>not always the same.

How about giving free access to the web site for those who bought a
printed copy of the WRTH? This is for example the way it is handled
with the journal "Artificial Life". This system would give even more
incentive to buy the printed version. The only problem I can see is
that WRTH buyers would have to register somehow to get their password
to access the web site. This is obviously easier for a journal which
is sold by subscription only.

Regards,
    Gregor

--
Gregor Erbach + [e-mail] + http://coli.uni-sb.de/~erbach


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:47 1995
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Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 11:35:26 +0200
Reply-To: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Shortwave Mailing Lists and Shortwave
Lines: 18

Tim Latter <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I've been lurking for several months now and have most of the ins and
>outs of your newsgroup figured out. I've read the FAQ. What I don't
>understand is your "mailing list". Dou you have one? How do I get on it
>and what use is it?

rec.radio.shortwave can be accessed both as a newsgroup and as a mailing
list.  In the end, both the newsgroup and the mailing list should contain
the same messages (so there is no point in reading both of them).  The
timing of receipt may differ, and also depends on your local situation.  To
subscribe to the list send a message to [e-mail] with
the message (no quotes) "SUBSCRIBE SWL-L".  Note that this is sent to
LISTSERV and not to SWL-L.
  /***************************************************************
  |  Philip Yant     ||  1) [e-mail]                     |
  |  Zottegem        ||  2) [e-mail]           |
  |  BELGIUM         ||  3) [e-mail] |
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 1995 12:32:19 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

>What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep
>these jerks from posting all this crap that has nothing to do with the
>hobby. What do you think? Ideas? Answers?

What we need, Jay, is self-restraint. And an end to the use of words
like "jerks" and "crap" when you disagree with something. This
newsgroup used to function quite well without a moderator until you
guys came along with your politics and spoiled it. I am glad to see
that you're finally getting the message that this is a shortwave
group. But if you can't function without a moderator, I would
respectfully suggest that you form a new, moderated group as suggested
by Larry Nebron. There's no reason why the rest of us should be
subjected to scrutiny just because a minority can't keep themselves
under control.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JJY Standard frequencies reduced!
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 1995 12:45:07 GMT
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BBC in Nottingham <[e-mail]> wrote:

>According to Notice of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications No.322(June 20,
>1995), JJY a standard frequency and time signal station operated by
>Communications Research Laboratory will reduce the frequencies.

Nice work, Richard. I will update the info accordingly for WRTH96.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb,comp.bbs.misc,alt.bbs.ads,alt.bbs.lists,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.bbs
Subject: Re: HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 1995 12:45:09 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.cb:21114 comp.bbs.misc:21672 alt.bbs.ads:19580 alt.bbs.lists:12095 rec.radio.scanner:27998 rec.radio.shortwave:54958 alt.bbs:45600

[e-mail] (Keith Wyatt) wrote:

>Please don't support this BBS. When I asked the SYSOP a question he was very rude
>and insulting.

Which leaves us all wondering what on earth was the question you asked
him :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:50 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!demon!btnet!gold.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet
From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Richard Hunt
References: <3tfrf4$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:27:09 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

> While my first instinct is to not be interested in a Web site (as an
> example) that wasn't free, on second thought it makes no sense.  I don't
> expect my local bookstore to provide me with a free copy of the WRTVH
> every January.  Why should information over the Internet be any
> different?

I think you are correct. A perception has grown up that the net is free
to all, but I see it evolving more along telephone network lines: the
some of it will remain "free" (of course it's never been free;
governments have directly or indirectly picked up most of the tab, hence
the taxpayers have paid whether or not they use it; the morality of this
is a whole different thing).

I can see commercial web sites (need a snappy acronym - how about CWS?
Yes I like that) developing. A typical CWS might offer free access to a
kind of shop window area where one can view and order goods, paying by
credit card and extended pay-per-view or pay-per-download access to, for
example, updated details. This would be analgous to looking at a copy of
a magazine at a news stand: you can look at the cover and contents page,
but if you want to read the articles, you hand over your money and take
it home.

> One of the grand attractions of such a service (as opposed to the
> current mayhem on the 'Net) is that we could get the radio info WITHOUT
> all the extraneous ( right wing vs. left wing/make millions in mail
> order/beautiful Asian women want YOU -take your pick)  babble we
> currently have to shovel through on USENET.

Would you also consider a dialup service on a premium rate number (e.g.
900 numbers in US, 0891 in the UK)? Or would you subscribe to CompuServe
if there was a noise free international broadcasting forum?

> Hopefully there is a market out there for such a subscription-based
> service tailored to SWLs.  I hope the WRTVH will try it.  And if they
> do, I further hope that all the SWLs out here in cyberville won't be
> cheapskates and whine about commercialism as (some) are wont to do.

Someone will.

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:51 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!demon!btnet!gold.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet
From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Reform the VoA!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Richard Hunt
References: <g_ashley-0507952244430001@157.151.130.27>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:27:10 GMT
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Lines: 16

[snip]

> But I sure as hell hope that WRNO (or whoever) relaying Brother Stair is
> *not* more evocative of the U.S.!!!

Unfortunately, this is precisely the view which is projected: VoA is
widely perceived (rightly or wrongly) as a government propaganda tool.
Personally, I think that a more representative picture of the USA would
be presented by a station carrying, say, NPR programs like All Things
Considered and Morning Edition, features/documentaries produced by the
VoA, and commercial programs like American Top 40. And how about a Travel
America series sponsored by State tourist boards? In other words, a
mixture, like America itself.

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Augustine Souza)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Please help me...
Date: 7 Jul 1995 14:24:35 GMT
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Hi all:

Please help me. I want my kill files to be a success. So please
be consistent with your spellings of words, especially difficult
ones. Also I humbly suggest you use all caps when typing things
in the subject line like

militia
crap
right wing
left wing
wackos
Jay
Marvin
Rush
Limbaugh
Gordon
Liddy
first amendment
Pentagon
etc.

That way my humble case-sensitive UNIX news reader will be able
to cope with my bumbling attempts to create a kill file. I'm
acutely aware of the possibility of missing some gems but I'll
chance it and hope they'll eventually make their way to
alt.humor.best-of-usenet.

Thank you and have a bonnie weekend,

Gus Souza
Munich


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:53 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ray Breen?
Date: 7 Jul 1995 14:58:05 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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Distribution: world
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NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi4-23.ix.netcom.com

In <3tihj5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Joel Rubin
) writes:
>
>I was kinda half listening to Tom Snyder on CBS-TV this AM and I
>thought I heard him say that he had been listening to Ray Breen
>recently. I thought that Ray retired. (Mr. Breen used to do overnight
>on KABC and he had an annual SWL program.)
>
>
He did retire. There was a big write up in the compnay newspaper about
his last week on the air and his retirment party. Maybe he's back doing
fill in?

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:54 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 7 Jul 1995 15:07:01 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi4-23.ix.netcom.com

In <3tj9jf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt) writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
>
>>What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep
>>these jerks from posting all this crap that has nothing to do with
the
>>hobby. What do you think? Ideas? Answers?
>
>What we need, Jay, is self-restraint. And an end to the use of words
>like "jerks" and "crap" when you disagree with something. This
>newsgroup used to function quite well without a moderator until you
>guys came along with your politics and spoiled it. I am glad to see
>that you're finally getting the message that this is a shortwave
>group. But if you can't function without a moderator, I would
>respectfully suggest that you form a new, moderated group as suggested
>by Larry Nebron. There's no reason why the rest of us should be
>subjected to scrutiny just because a minority can't keep themselves
>under control.
>
Had you read the posts that I first put up here you would have seen
that they were about shortwave not politics. The whole mission
statement argument has nothing to do with right nor left. It is and was
about the rules and regs governing domestic shortwave broadcsting. Let
me reapeat that again: shortwave broadcasting. These posts of a
right-wing nature, which are crap, are not only showing up here, but
also on various other newsgroups. Try looking around a little. I can
function without a moderator, and have no problems in many newsgroups.
All I did was make a suggestion on how to try and stop the spam that
keeps showing up here. Now maybe you'll get the message and read before
you post.

JM
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: We Need A Moderator!
Date: 7 Jul 1995 15:18:54 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

BRAVO, Andy!!! I tried to e-mail Jay asking him to please take his
arguments to e-mail and got a royal flame back. Hopefully, he's taking the
"hint" that we on this newsgroup aren't interested in his opinions or
tactics when it comes to political matters. SW matters are another thing
and as long as he sticks to that, I welcome his inputs.
Carol


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RNZI blocked by unknown station
Date: 7 Jul 1995 15:31:22 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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Message-ID: <3tk22a$[e-mail]>
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com

Bob-
I don't know if this will help, but I was listening to RNZI last night,too
(same freq) and heard a totally unrecognizable language (female speaker).
She did say "Wellington, New Zealand" in heavily accented English, so it
had to be RNZI, but I was really confused because I always pick them up in
English at that time (0300 UTC) and that freq (15115). Anyone else hear
this?
Carol


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:56 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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The Spring '95 Communications Quarterly has an article by Joe Carr, K4IPV,
which describes a high dynamic range VLF-AM BCB amplifier that utilises
a push-pull FET (MPF-102, NTE-451, ECG-451) circuit. While developed
specifically for the AM band (no tuning -- transformer coupled), it may
be modified fro SW use...


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:56 1995
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blah blah blah...




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:57 1995
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From: BBC in Nottingham <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Rugby MSF off the air for 2 weeks
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Hello Folks,
            Yes, I know it is not shortwave, but thought that this
might be of interest.

     The Rugby VLF transmitter on 60 kHz. with the callsign MSF in
central England puts out pulses which are used by many
"radio-controlled" clocks in Britain to keep them correct to the
second.

    The bad news is that the transmitter is in need of maintenance and
will be off the air for two weeks from 12.00 GMT on Monday 10th. July,
so anyone with an MSF clock should resist the temptation to press the
reset button during that period!

    There is a very helpful chap on 0181 943 6493 who will give you the
latest information on the state of MSF.  When I rang him today, he told
me that they will attempt to put the transmitter back on the air
overnight, between around 18.00 to 07.00.

   He also told me that this year there will be an extra "leap second"
added to the length of the year and this will be added at 2359.59 on
December 31st., so there will be seven "pips" to the Greenwich Time
Signal on New Years Eve.

   Enjoy your extra second!

      Richard Buckby

      BBC in Nottingham





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Frank Adrian)
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... AKA the Sangean-818A.

When the external antenna is plugged in, is the whip antenna disconnected?
I'm going to open the thing up next week to put in a static discharge pro-
tection resistor and I was wondering if I needed to put in an external an-
tenna switch, too.  Main reason is that I'm getting interference on some
bands from local BCB stations.  I've been thinking of building a filter,
but if the signal is still getting in via the whip, it doesn't do me much
good.

I know, I know... What I really need to install are good RF, IF, and audio
stages :-).  OTOH, this was a present from my kids for Father's Day, so I
need to keep it at least a couple of months before I buy that SW-8 (senti-
mental, huh? :-).
___________________________________________________________________________
Frank A. Adrian           ancar technology            Object Analysis,
[e-mail]         PO Box 1624                   Design,
                          Portland, OR 97207              Implementation,
                          Voice: [phone]             and Training...
                          FAX: [phone]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:32:59 1995
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From: John Spencer <jrs>
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Subject: Re: Lightening wiped out my Sangean ATS803A
Date: 7 Jul 1995 19:20:18 GMT
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I was able to locate a good used Sony 2010 to replace my Sangean.  I would
really appreciate hearing comments about the 2010, especially how the
Synchronous Detection is best used.  I do a lot of timed recording, so is there
tips you would have that makes this feature work well for you?  In general,
what are the good and bad features of the 2010.  I know the front end FET is
very sensitive.  Would this cause you not to use a longwire antenna?

Thanks for your comments,
John [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 07 17:33:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Baud)
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Subject: Re: MORE RIGHT-WING CRAP
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
writes:
>
>JE>>Just genuinely curious. IS there such a thing as a left-wing
extremist?
>JE>>How extreme do they have to be to get that name?
>
>JE>Brian--- I always applaud curiosity... However you have got to be
kidding,
>JE>right?
>
>Not at all! I refer to current trends in U.S. media propaganda.
>You will not hear them use this term, not even for the UNABOMBER,
>who is a left-wing extremist by ANYONE's definition!
>
The guy (unabomber) is a Luddite. Right or left are not directions that
he would likely relate to. As a Luddite, he may well not have a radio.
How did a guy with no radio get in here? The papers say he hates
computers, so what's a guy who hates computers and may not have a radio
and who is a Luddite, not right or left doing in rec.radio.shortwave?


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:39 1995
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set swl-l nomail


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:40 1995
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Hello from Quito.

When I came into work this morning, I had two complaints of HCJB
being on 15115 kHz Thursday evening covering up New Zealand. My
reaction was "Huh? What!" as we are not scheduled to be there.
Upon contacting our engineers at the transmitter site, I have
learned that they arbitrarily choose 15115 kHz to test a
transmitter.  The station Bob Dedrick heard was probably us as
well.

Sorry about that, RNZI! Our engineers won't do it again :-)

Rich
==========================================================
Richard McVicar, HC1JMN        HCJB-The Voice of the Andes
Frequency Manager/             Casilla 17-17-691
DX Partyline                   Quito
HCJB                           ECUADOR

Internet:  [e-mail]

"If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all
 mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith
 that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."
                     -Paul, to the Corinthians (1 Cor.13:2)

===========================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: 15115 kHz
Date: 10 Jul 1995 20:01:12 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, "McVicar, Richard"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Hello from Quito.
>
> When I came into work this morning, I had two complaints of HCJB
> being on 15115 kHz Thursday evening covering up New Zealand. My
> reaction was "Huh? What!" as we are not scheduled to be there.
> Upon contacting our engineers at the transmitter site, I have
> learned that they arbitrarily choose 15115 kHz to test a
> transmitter.  The station Bob Dedrick heard was probably us as
> well.
>
> Sorry about that, RNZI! Our engineers won't do it again :-)
So it was HCJB! I would have thought HCJB would know better than to do
something like this. Next time, make sure the engineers pick an unoccupied
frequency. (Not a flame. :)

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States
>
> Rich
> ==========================================================
> Richard McVicar, HC1JMN        HCJB-The Voice of the Andes
> Frequency Manager/             Casilla 17-17-691
> DX Partyline                   Quito
> HCJB                           ECUADOR
>
> Internet:  [e-mail]
>
> "If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all
>  mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith
>  that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."
>                      -Paul, to the Corinthians (1 Cor.13:2)
>
> ===========================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:42 1995
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Just a few notes on some continuing, circling conversations...

On the 15115 interference, Rich McVicar of HCJB already has said the recent
QRM to Radio New Zealand International was an unintentional oversight caused
by engineers testing a transmitter. When they realized what was going on
they turned off the transmitter. No big deal... a one-time event. Some
people insist on making a mountain...

Someone asked about not now hearing Ghana and posted an old schedule. I
would hope that person has the 1995 World Radio TV Handbook. In NJ, I'm
hearing the GBC on 4915 fade in just after 21 UT some 3.5 hours before
sunset. (I'm using a JRC NRD-535D and a 350-foot inverted-L with the top
around 90 feet up.) The signal builds after 22 UT to a very strong level by
23 UT, to the point that it is good listening on the SW-100 (using the whip)
too. I'm not sure of the sign-off time but I think it is 01 UT. I hear 15
minutes of news in English at 22 and 00 UT. I have briefly checked the 3366
outlet but the continuing summer atmospheric noise doesn't make things very
nice down there.

Several said they couldn't hear the Israeli defense station on 8127 USB and
one asked about the hours of operation. It is only 5 kw, according to one
post. Apparently the signal peaks an hour or so before sunset and as I write
this just prior to 03 it is still on the air. The signal is just barely
usable (s3) at this hour even though the static is at low levels (s2-s3).
(Again using the NRD-535/inverted-L)

 Tom Sundstrom
 TRS Consultants
 http://www.pics.com/trs/


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Gonzalez)
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Subject: Alternative Rock on shortwave?
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Hi, I live in Bermuda, where what little local radio there is does
not suit my taste. I'm considering buing a shortwave setup. Does
anyone know whether I'll be able to pick up a lot of music stations?
I'd love to find an English-speaking college radio station which
plays alternative rock music, for example.

Thanks!
--
Ralph Gonzalez, PO Box 54, Newark, DE 19711, USA
Phone: [phone]; Internet: [e-mail]
--


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:44 1995
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Subject: Re: Alternative Rock on shortwave?
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[e-mail] (Ralph Gonzalez) writes:

>Hi, I live in Bermuda, where what little local radio there is does
>not suit my taste. I'm considering buing a shortwave setup. Does
>anyone know whether I'll be able to pick up a lot of music stations?
>I'd love to find an English-speaking college radio station which
>plays alternative rock music, for example.

There aren't any college radio stations on shortwave that I know of.
The BBC often runs music programs though that feature new stuff.
Shortwave is really an information medium, however, mostly talk and
very little music (especially alternative rock). The nature of the medium
just isn't set up for hi-fidelity.

dave
(publisher of FILLER, an indie rock fanzine, and a big shortwave fan!)


>
>Thanks!
>--
>Ralph Gonzalez, PO Box 54, Newark, DE 19711, USA
>Phone: [phone]; Internet: [e-mail]
>--



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
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[e-mail] (Bob Cromwell) wrote:

>I have seen something similar in Russia -- they move audio around a
>building on what looks like miniature twinlead, and it terminates in
>U.S. style outlets.  The "radio" in your room is really a box with a
>speaker, a switch, and a potentiometer.  Said "radio" would fail
>spectacularly if you brought it over here and plugged it in....

That reminds me of an incident that happened to me back in 1972, when
I spent a month in the Soviet Union as student. On the way to
Krasnodar, where my course was, we stayed overnight in Kiev. I was in
a dorm with other students from my university, and we had arrived late
at night and very tired. Suddenly, a few minutes before 5am, we were
woken up with a very loud rendition of something I recognised. "What
the @#$% is that ?" asked one of my colleagues. "Oh, that's just Radio
Kiev signing on" I answered. I guess there must be a a radio speaker
somewhere around here. Someone put the light on, we found the speaker,
turned down the volume, and peace and tranquility were restored :-)




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: ANC4 Antenna Stuff 0/3
Date: 11 Jul 1995 03:43:45 GMT
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In article <3tsqgq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) says:
>
>When this unit first came out, a user review and some spec info
>appeared in this group and thought I'd repost them.  Thanks to
>Greg Doerschler and Werner Funkenhauser for the great info.


SHUT UP RUSS! (hehehe)


Sorry folks, the server has denied me from posting the info for
the moment.  I'll have to break it up into smaller chunks and
try again....if someone can suggest an FTP or Web site to post
this excellent info in addition to posting here, please ping me.

Russ

Hater of the Near Field






From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:47 1995
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When this unit first came out, a user review and some spec info
appeared in this group and thought I'd repost them.  Thanks to
Greg Doerschler and Werner Funkenhauser for the great info.

Russ


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Garry)
Subject: Re: Another antenna question
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In article <3td3kf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) writes:
>In article <3t984f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (CASchwark) says:
>>
>>Your biggest problem with any type of attic antenna, will be noise and
>>interference pick-up from the internal house wiring - A/C, telephone,
>>motors, dimmers, etc.
>>
>>Granted, you will pick up stations, but if you're trying to hear the "hard
>>ones", the average noise floor of this setup will limit you.  Be sure to
>>keep the antenna as fas away from ANY wiring or concuits in the attic to
>>minimize this as well.
>>
>>Since you mention that your house has aluminum siding, try using an
>>outdoor antenna strung on insulators under the eaves, I've not tried this
>>myself, but have seen it done.  This may also cut down on the house RFI
>>pickup.  Good luck.
>>
>>Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
>>Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)
>>
>
>Hint: when using the outdoor antenna, try momentarily grounding a section
>of the siding to earth ground and see if any noise from inside the house
>drops.  If it does, consider a "safe" way of grounding it permanently.
>The siding may provide *some* shielding advantages.
>
>Russ
>
I missed the original question, so I'll follow with my own.  I'll be
moving soon to a new house, and am wondering which of a couple of
sw antenna options I should use.  The house is on the north slope in an
elevated valley that opens to the west (this is on the us west coast).
The house is about 100 feet wide, and my backyard slopes down about
400 feet.  Should I put a 100ft antenna across my roof, or 400 ft down the
backyard?  I'm not putting up any towers in the near future (except a
short fm with a rotor).  There is a big time ham tower across the street,
and a medium power FM station on the hill above.  Any advice appreciated.
Just a little portable receiver now, will probably be getting something
mid-market soon.

TIA
--
Joel Garry           [e-mail]            Compuserve 70661,1534
These are my opinions, not necessarily those of Ross Systems, Inc.
%DCL-W-SOFTONEDGEDONTPUSH, Software On Edge - Don't Push.
panic: ifree: freeing free inodes...


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:49 1995
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Hello everyone,

I noticed a post regarding "antenna plugs" installed in the walls of an
apartment buillding, apparently using the same type of outlet as the ac
receptacles.  While less common today, using like receptacles for
multiple applications was a fairly routine occurance in the past.



Radio stations/recording studios of the past often used identical outlets
for both ac and microphone connections, both being three prong.  More
than one unsuspecting engineer had the unfortunate occurance of
inadvertantly plugging the studio mike into the 110 outlet with
accompanying pyrotechnic results.  Having worked at WHA (University of
Wisconsin) radio in Madison, Wi for several years, (one of those stations
with a claim  on the "oldest in the nation" title) I saw some of the old
installations.  It's easy to see how one could become confused if you
were having a bad day.



Even today, like plugs continue to be used in countries around the world.
 For example, In Bolivia, ac and telco connections use the same type of
wall outlet



Regards,

Rick

Rick Seifert

Voice of America

Washington, D.C.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (curtis)
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Subject: Any pop music programs out there?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 17:24:06 GMT
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I'm using a Realistic DX-390 in Philadelphia (East Coast US) and am looking
for pop, alternative, and puk rock shows.

I kep hearing about a John Peel show from England and a teen program from Japan.

What are the frequencies and times, please.

Thank you.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:51 1995
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>Date:    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 00:13:15 GMT
>From:    terry beck <[e-mail]>
>Subject: AP/UPI NEWS WIRE

>Does any one know of a good SW freq. that AP or UPI is still transmitting
>RTTY. I am now using my R-1051F on the air with a long wire antenna. I

AP and UPI -- in fact no US news agency -- still uses HF RTTY. Check out our
"News You Can Use" page at http://www.pics.com/trs/ and look at our press
teletype frequencies, schedules and notes. It's a bit too much to post here.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morrison Hoyle)
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Subject: Re: AP/UPI NEWS WIRE
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:12:36 GMT
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[e-mail] (terry beck) wrote:

>Does any one know of a good SW freq. that AP or UPI is still transmitting
>RTTY. I am now using my R-1051F on the air with a long wire antenna. I
>have been able to copy W1AW on 7.095 fivers! I am using Hamcom 3.0 and
>a homemade converter. Any suggestion for others software and good freq's,
>would be more than welcome..
Sorry Terry but all this left shortwave years ago and is now on satellite.
I used to read them along with AFP, TASS and so many others all long gone.
There are still a few left.  It might be hard to believe but Xinhua from
China has become a very good news service unlike former times.  North Korea
is as deadly boring as ever.  ANSA from Italy is still on, some newscasts
via Singapore too.
Get the Klingenfuss Guide to Utility Stations - they are all listed there
by time, frequency, language etc.
I use Hamcomm 3.0 too for most monitoring except when wanting to qso with
other amateurs on amtor pactor or rtty.
Good luck.




                       [e-mail]
     Morrison Hoyle, P.O.Box 248, Foster, Vic. 3960, Australia
     Packet Radio Address        VK3BCY@VK3KSD.#MEL.VIC.AUS.OC



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC and QSL'S
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 95 22:41:10 GMT
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In article <3tidu5$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Alan Braswell) wrote:
>I know that the BBC doesn't generally issue verifications.
> ...
>Does anyone have any recent experience with this and/or have any advice to
offer?

In the March 1995 issue of the DX Ontario "QSL Album" column a reader reports
getting a full data letter and information sheet from the BBC relay on
Ascension in 715 days.

Perhaps you simply haven't waited long enough...:-)

Bernie


--------------------------------------------------------
Bernie Rataj    [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:53 1995
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From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: BBC Confirmations
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     My apologizes for interrupting all of the political
discussion with something mundane about shortwave, but...


******************* Start of Forwarded Message *****************
------------------------------

Date:    Fri, 7 Jul 1995 03:41:54 GMT
From:    Alan Braswell <[e-mail]>
Subject: BBC and QSL'S

I know that the BBC doesn't generally issue verifications.  Does
anyone know if they issue any sort of "Thank you for writing"
cards in response to reception reports?    I remember sending in
a couple of reception reports (complete and with IRC's) a few
years ago and never heard a word from them.
Although one hardly has to "prove" they've heard the BBC, I
wouldn't mind
having a card for my scrapbook, even a no-data card.  Does
anyone have any recent experience with this and/or have any
advice to offer?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Regards,

Alan


Alan Braswell
Houston, Texas

------------------------------
******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

     Several of the BBC relay stations will send you a
confirmation letter. I have a number of them in my collection.
You need to write directly to the station. --Ken MacHarg


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Subject: Re: BBC Confirmations
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In article <[e-mail]>, "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]> says:
>
>     My apologizes for interrupting all of the political
>discussion with something mundane about shortwave, but...
>

That's OK, we'll forgive you <g>

Russ


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From: [e-mail] (Heather Padilla)
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Subject: Re: Best setup for $350-400.00 ?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 19:29:19 GMT
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     In my opinion the best radio in that price range is the Grundig
Satellite 700.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ATTILA FELINGER)
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Subject: Bi-Rite
Date: 8 Jul 1995 11:52 EDT
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I am shopping for a Sony 7600g radio. The best offer I've seen
so far was $154 at Bi-Rite. Is that the bottom price for this
receiver or I can get it cheaper someplace else?
Does this store have a good reputation?

Thanks,

Attila



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Swan)
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Subject: Re: Bi-Rite/Sony 7600G
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 18:26:12 GMT
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A posting here about mid May mentioned that J&R Music World in New York
had the Sony 7600G at $149 US ( + $8 extra shipping). I'd faxed them
however & got NO REPLY.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:57 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 21:39:00 EST
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
Subject: BULLETIN: TRS Consultants' WWW site update
Lines: 52

For those who tried and failed to connect with the server between July 5 and
8, the problem has been resolved. Further, apparently some browsers require
a trailing slash on the URL. The absence of the "/" suggests the site is not
functioning or does not exist. Netscape, for one, requires the trailing "/"
to make it all work. Amend your bookmark to http://www.pics.com/trs/ and all
should be well. Here's more information...

We have two pages with a variety of topics for your use. We've recently
added new topics and amended others. Your comments are welcome.

News You Can Use
   JJY Tokyo to Reduce Frequencies
   FCC Web Site
   Radio Netherlands and Infodutch on World-Wide Web
   Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal Web Pages Now Functioning
   Radio Sweden on World-Wide Web
   Red Cross Broadcasting Service Suspends Broadcasts
   New BBC World Service Email Address
   News from Lowe Electronics
   RTTY Press Teletype
   Notes on the Lowe HF-150 Receiver
   1996 Winter SWL Festival
   SWL Net

References You Can Use
   Utility Listening: Info on WUN
   What Receiver Should I Buy?
   Our Favorite Radio-related Web Sites
   International Broadcasting "Seasons"
   Propagation with References
   Propagation Graphs
   USA Independent Broadcasters' Regulations

New! Coming Soon...

Coming soon to Pics OnLine, one of the largest radio-oriented sites on the
World-Wide Web.... a listing of amateur radio, electronics and shortwave
listening sources of interest to you.

The data will provide you with the company name, address, telephone numbers,
electronic mail and Web addresses, and descriptions of the products and
services.

Have a product or service you'd like to advertise? Check out the information
on our pages or contact me for more details. Come join Gilfer Shortwave and
others on this radio-active Web server.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:58 1995
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For subscribers to our SCHEDULES data files, updates were placed on Pics
OnLine and GEnie today. Information on SCHEDULES may be found on our Web
pages.

Additionally, the three-month propagation graph on the "References... " Web
page was updated to the July 7 data.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:26:59 1995
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From: Hans Tenney <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Canadian Station logs
Date: 9 Jul 1995 12:21:34 GMT
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 08July95

 22:15 utc

 6.130  CHNS Halifax N.S.  Rebroadcasting FM station. Playing 60's
                           music. Actually came in quite well till
                           VOA came up on frequency.

 22:55  CKZN St. John's    CBC relay of news and commentary. Local
           NFLD            weather and local sports



  Been awhile for me to listen to CHNS. Last I heard they were only
  using minimal power dur to antenna problems. Must be back up to
  full power, or at least full power for them. 600 watts?



                                     Hans/Baldwinsville/NY


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Youngpm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: cheap cheap radio
Date: 9 Jul 1995 03:27:02 -0400
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If the Sony SW10 is anything like the Sony SW15 or SW20, then you should
go
for the Sony SW10. The SW15 and SW20 are supposed to have superior
adjacent channel rejection, and I hope the same is true for the SW10.

Looks like a good price for the Sony, too.

Hope this helps,
-----------------
Paul Young
-----------------


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:01 1995
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From: "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
Organization: USIA
Subject: CHNX
In-Reply-To: <67CB0030023CD8D1>
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Regarding CHNX,

I used to be a regular listener to CHNX until their technical
difficulties forced the SW xmtr off the air.  Recently, I've noted
several posters in the New England area of the United States comment on
their return.  Has anyone in the mid atlantic area been able to copy CHNX
lately.  Anyone across the atlantic picked them up?  I've not been able
to hear them hear in Washington.



I talked with Wayne Harvey of CHNS/CHNX  today.  Yes, the shortwave *is*
back on the air with 50 watts into a folded dipole antenna (25 feet each
leg) 35 feet off the ground.  They are using a Harris transmitter
obtained from an oil rig.  Currently, they are using the exciter only to
produce the 50 watt output.  Wayne says he expects to be back to full
power (500 watts) within a month.



He also reported that within an hour of putting the transmitter back on
the air a few months back (then at only 29 watts) he received three calls
from listeners in Massachussetts reporting reception.



Regards,

Rick



Rick Seifert

Voice of America

Washington, D.C.  20016


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Subject: Re: CHNX
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Frequency and times of broadcasts?
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[e-mail]    or   [e-mail]
Wauconda, Illinois


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:02 1995
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From: Manuel A Rodriguez <[e-mail]>
Organization: SPACECOM BBS
Subject: Re: CLINTON steals from Pentagon and gives-away to U.N.!
Lines: 21

 > Organization: GINA and CORE+ Services of The California State University

 > -------------------------------------------------------------------
 > ..UWSA.GOVERNMENT_WATCHDOG.SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE.YUGOSLAVIA.
 > -------------------------------------------------------------------

 > --
 > [e-mail] (Michael Idrogo)
 > ALAMO Internet  --  [phone]/21  --  San Antonio, Texas

 > Alexander D. "Sandy" McLeod, Ph.D.
 > 16086 Bonaire Circle
 > Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2065
 > Internet: [e-mail]

        PLEASE POSTMASTER STOP THIS WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
        I DON'T NEED THIS INFORMATION. THIS IS A SWL LIST
        NOT A POLITICAL FORUM.

        PLEASE!!!.
 * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 11
--- via Silver Xpress V4.01 [NR]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:03 1995
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From: <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Collins 75S3 Tuning Questions
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:55132 rec.radio.amateur.misc:82581

I have a collins 75s-3 receiver.  It has crystals for the older ham bands.
If I select one of the higher ham bands (14.X, 21.X etc), and I peak the
pre-selector at approx 7MHZ (rather than peaking it at the real freq range for
that band), I can pick up lots of shortwave broadcast signals...My question is:

Is it possible to come up with a formula so I can tell what frequency I am
listening to?  (based on band setting, preselector setting and tuning knob)?

Thanks much...
-boB


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Subject: Communications Quarterly
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 15:43:37 GMT
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Communications Quarterly
76 North Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801
[phone]
FAX: [phone]

1yr subscription: $29.95

This publication replaced the now defunct "Ham Radio" magazine that
dated to around 1969 or so.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RE: Could Someone Direct Me
Date: 11 Jul 1995 12:33:54 -0500
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Is a newsgroup analogous (sp?) to a DX meeting or to a DX newsletter?
I have been to a number of DX meetings and get-togethers, and while
any "formal" sessions are always hobby related, informal
conversations between people can be about anything - and there is
nothing wrong with that.  On the otherhand, I subscribe to several DX
newsletters and club magazines.  Generally, any member can contribute
anything he/she wants to those and, space permitting, it will be
used. However, it is assumed that the contributions will be on topic.
A recipe on making pickled green beans is very unlikely to be
accepted for publication in any of the DX publications that I
receive.

Obviously, no analogy is perfect, but should a newsgroup be more like
a meeting or a newsletter?  Personally, I prefer the newsletter model
and therefore would like some type of control or moderation of the
newsgroup since the group (or small portions of it) is unable to
police itself.  If I went to a DX meeting where the conversation was
dominated by non-radio stuff, I don't know if I would want to go back
to the next one.

Don Moore
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BobBush)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 9 Jul 1995 03:30:55 -0400
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I would be in favor of your proposal.  There is a place for those who want
to participate in what this group has become, but for those of us who are
not interested in the superflous stuff, another goup would be a good idea.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 1995 07:53:25 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] wrote:

>Rec.SWL could be a great conference.  Anyone agree?

I have no objection in principle to a moderated SW newsgroup,
aklthough as I have previously said, it's a great pity that the
majority of well-behaved people in this newsgroup are forced out of it
by a small number of people with a different agenda to the rest of us.

What bothers me is the time lag between posting messages and actually
seeing them on line. If it is more than 24 hours it is too long,

The Fidonet version of moderated newsgroups, where messages are posted
directly but the moderator can request that the discussion of certain
topics be terminated, works very well as far as the SW Echo is
concerned. Those of you with Fidonet access who want a moderated
newsgroup might check it out before deciding to set up yet another

 I don't believe there are enough active and experienced SWL's to
support a lot of different conferences. What will probably happen is
that some groups will end up consisting of newcomers plus off-topic
posters, and very little in the way of real help will be offered. I
can't see how this can be a good thing.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Byron Hicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 9 Jul 1995 15:14:50 GMT
Organization: New Mexico State University
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Larry Nebron ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I wonder would anyone be interested in starting the procedures for a
: moderated group i.e Rec.SWL.  The idea of this of this group would be to
: discuss international broadcast programs where hosts, producers and
: presenters are paid for their work.  The posting of schedules, news of
: advance program presentations would be encouraged.  Advertising including
: that personal radios items would not be allowed, the discussion of the
: merits or demerits of various radios would be off limits and while
: comments on International Broadcasters programs would be allow, the
: discussion of US and other nations politics right-left or center would
: not.

: Rec.SWL could be a great conference.  Anyone agree?

No.

There are already many radio newsgroups on the internet now.  I find many
of the topics discussed here in rec.radio.shortwave to be very
interesting.  But, if I find a particular thread that I don't like (i.e.
right-wing rhetoric, Mark Keornke, etc.) I simply hit "K" and it moves on
to the next thread.  Hmm, seems to be a lot like shortwave radio, if you
don't like what you see or hear, turn the dial or go to the next thread.
If someone infuriates you on a political level on r.s.s, don't respond!
It only encourages the life of the thread.

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* Byron L. Hicks              [phone]              [e-mail] *
* Engineering Technology Student              New Mexico State University *
* Southwest Technology Development Institute     Shortwave Radio Listener *
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:10 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 12:09:52 -0700
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From: Michael Bryant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
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While I would not be opposed to moderation for this newsgroup, I am
deeply opposed to the idea of limiting it to discussions of a
programming nature. Info about frequencies, loggings, and even the
endless conversation on equipment preferences are the heart of what
makes this such a potentially great place to be. In the hopes of
getting this group back to the point of enjoyability moderation may
be a necessity. Limiting conversation to programming only, however,
would be a disaster.

A DX'er tired of extremist politics,

Michael "Bear" Bryant           Internet: [e-mail]
Director of Forensics           Home:   801-399-4253
Department of Communication     Office: 801-626-7186
Weber State University          Fax:    [phone]
Ogden, UT  84408-1903


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 08:24:38 GMT
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Michael Bryant <[e-mail]> wrote:

>In the hopes of
>getting this group back to the point of enjoyability moderation may
>be a necessity.

Well, if you're right (and personally I don't think you are) that is a
very sad reflection on the type of people who are interested in
shortwave. I still have faith in the better nature of the vast
majority of people. There are already signs that the quality of the
newsgroup has started to improve again.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:32:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (BobBush) wrote:

>I would be in favor of your proposal.  There is a place for those who want
>to participate in what this group has become, but for those of us who are
>not interested in the superflous stuff, another goup would be a good idea.

No, that is *not* a good idea. It is typical of shortwave listeners
ever since I have been one. If you don't like something, walk out and
start something else. I'd wager that more than 50% of the DX clubs in
the world started as breakaway groups from existing clubs. The result?
Fragmentation, and (in some cases) a lower quality.

This was started as a *shortwave* group. If you're an SWL, this is
*your* group. The superfluous stuff, as you call it, is what doesn't
belong here. If someone comes and squats in your house, do you say "Oh
dear, we've got squatters, we'd better go away and find a new place to
live". Of course you don't, you fight to get them out so you can live
in peace.

I'm beginning to understand how a small number of people are able to
take over a worldwide newsgroup. It's because too many other people
are prepared to let them. Well, I'm not.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael E. Bott)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 15:27:21 GMT
Organization: InfiNet
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[e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt) wrote:

:I'm beginning to understand how a small number of people are able to
:take over a worldwide newsgroup. It's because too many other people
:are prepared to let them. Well, I'm not.

I agree.  If people insist on making a nuisance of them selves, they
will.  What is needed is the gonads to stand up for what is correct.
The meek may inherit the world, but they will not inherit a newsgroup.


This situation is not limited to just this newsgroup, but other
networks as well.  There is a major flame war developing on the FIDO
Modems echo between 2 or three "gentleman" that, at times, consumes 60
to 80 per cent of the messages (my swag).  It's not a pretty sight.
And if memory serves, one of the participants _may_ have been involved
in a major skirmish on Proline several years before that.

Why did I jump in with my $0.02 worth while basically being more of a
lurker that a poster?  It's difficult enough to find the time to read,
and sometimes respond, to the quality posts without weeding through
much of the garbage.



--
Michael E. Bott  *  Westerville, OH  82.93W 40.13N *
                 *  [e-mail]              *
                 *  [e-mail]           *  1:226/120.0



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher R. Noto)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 8 Jul 1995 21:57:22 -0400
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I agree. Over the last six months the signal to noise ratio here has gone
down drastically!


--
Chris Noto ([e-mail])
Sweetwater, Tennessee


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 11 Jul 1995 19:38:33 GMT
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In article <3ttr5n$[e-mail]>, Andy_Sennitt <[e-mail]> wrote:
[...]
>No, that is *not* a good idea. It is typical of shortwave listeners
>ever since I have been one. If you don't like something, walk out and
>start something else. I'd wager that more than 50% of the DX clubs in
>the world started as breakaway groups from existing clubs. The result?
>Fragmentation, and (in some cases) a lower quality.
>
>This was started as a *shortwave* group. If you're an SWL, this is
>*your* group. The superfluous stuff, as you call it, is what doesn't
>belong here. If someone comes and squats in your house, do you say "Oh
>dear, we've got squatters, we'd better go away and find a new place to
>live". Of course you don't, you fight to get them out so you can live
>in peace.
>
>I'm beginning to understand how a small number of people are able to
>take over a worldwide newsgroup. It's because too many other people
>are prepared to let them. Well, I'm not.

I'd venture to guess that most of the folks you refer to as squatters
honestly believe that their articles are relevant to the hobby of
shortwave.  Come to think of it, I've never seen the official charter
for this newsgroup (which is a different piece of e-paper from the FAQ).

Without the aid of a detailed charter and an active moderator, how do
you propose to get rid of the squatters?  Actually, let me rephrase that
so that it's not directed at Andy:

Is anyone willing to make a formal proposal and lead the effort?  We've
had lots of suggestions, ranging from do nothing, to killfiles, to a
moderated newsgroup, to a private mailing list.  But I don't see any
agreement so far.

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Chris Morrison)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,talk.politics.guns,alt.conspiracy
Subject: Re: DER VOICE OF AMERIKA
Date: 9 Jul 1995 05:17:04 GMT
Organization: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK
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saladin <[e-mail]> writes:

>                     RED CROSS/SALVATION ARMY
>            ACCUSED OF LOOTING MAIL OF OKC BOMB VICTIMS


>In an OKLAHOMA Special on WHRI shortwave (9495.0 Mhz - 06 July 1995
>from 14:00-15:00 EST) the grandparents of OKC bomb victim EDYE SMITH ,
>GLENN and CATHY WILLBURN made wide ranging accusations of parties from
>the Red Cross to Oklahoma Governor Keating in the OKC Bomb affair. In
>conversation with Chuck Harder of the For The People Organization:

>...followed by more tripe...

Uh...what does this have to do with digital modes of amateur radio?

--

==================================================
= "I am Paul Harvey of Borg.  Prepare for NEWS!" =
==================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clifton T. Sharp)
Subject: Re: DER VOICE OF AMERIKA
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: as little as possible
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Sampson) writes:
>Meanwhile, it is true, that the victims do not get very much from the Red Cross
>and Salvation Army.  I think most of it goes to administrative overhead, and
>they force the victims to beg for some of it.
>
>I'm convinced I will NEVER have anything to do with any of these blokes!

My experiences with the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network
(SATERN, to get this back on the amateur radio track :-) sort of confirm
this. Those Christmas kettles don't go really far when the money is
stretched out over an entire year, so they can't provide hotel rooms,
loaner automobiles, chauffeur service or shiatsu massage. However,
they do go out of their way to get food and clothing and temporary
shelter where it's needed most, and I know that that has been the
objective of every action our SATERN unit has taken during emergencies
such as the Plainfield tornado several years ago. Well, every action
except the handling of health & welfare traffic.

I suggest you try one activity with a SATERN unit some time and see them
in action for yourself, especially if an emergency situation presents
itself. I think it might change your opinion.

--
   Cliff Sharp                  There are days when no matter which
     WA9PDM                      way you spit, it's upwind.
  [e-mail]       --The First Law of Reality


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Smits)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,talk.politics.guns
Subject: Re: DER VOICE OF AMERIKA
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saladin <[e-mail]> writes:



Hey, you BOZO!!!

This material has nothing to do with most of the groups you cross-posted to.

Stop sending this stuff in the radio groups.

--
[e-mail] (Robert Smits, VE7HS)

He's the only person I know who can strut sitting down.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Sampson)
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Subject: Re: DER VOICE OF AMERIKA
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 12:38:10
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Robert Smits) writes:
>saladin <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Hey, you BOZO!!!
>This material has nothing to do with most of the groups you cross-posted to.
>Stop sending this stuff in the radio groups.
>--
>[e-mail] (Robert Smits, VE7HS)
>He's the only person I know who can strut sitting down.

Well Bobby, I'm sure glad you set him straight!  He probably didn't realize
that there was an active police force, and you were the deputy...




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: DER VOICE OF AMERIKA
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Richard Hunt
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:33:10 GMT
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[snip]

Oh no not again :-(

Looking at the headers reveals cross-posting to:
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc, rec.radio.shortwave, talk.politics.guns,
and alt.conspiracy Your posting about the Oklahoma bombing might be
welcome in alt.conspiracy or talk.politics.guns where the nazis and
militia whackos hang out, but not in rec.radio.shortwave which has a
large non US readership.

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DSP noise filters
Date: 9 Jul 1995 16:22:46 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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I have seen advertisements lately for DSP noise filters for SW.  I also
read a review in Monitoring Times on one that was a bit disappointing.
Does anyone have any personal experience with one? Any recommendations?  I
use a Kenwood R-5000 receiver and listen to broadcast stations and I also
DX.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:19 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:48:45 -0500
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: DX Partyline for July 8/95
In-Reply-To: <1B70FD2F0256ACD1>
Lines: 47

Hello from a cool but mostly sunny--in other words,
gorgeous--Quito. On DX Partyline this weekend,

--a chat with veteran Swedish DXer Christer Brunstrom
  about DXing in Sweden and his recent trip to Ecuador
--On ODXA Perspectives, Greg Schatzmann and Steve
  Canney give details on the 1996 ODXA Convention
--Bill Rapley looks at a book written by a German
  DXer who travelled all over the world
--help us identify a mystery interval signal
--loads of DX news, including the return of a
  regional African broadcaster

Lisa and I look forward to your company.

73 and God bless,

Rich & Lisa McVicar
DX Partyline, HCJB
**********************************************************
DX PARTYLINE is broadcast Saturday at the following times:

To Europe at 0739 UTC on 11615 kHz
             1709 UTC on 15490 kHz, 21455 kHz USB

To S. Pacific at 0909 UTC on 6135 kHz, 21455 kHz USB
To N..America at 0109 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz,
                    15540 & 21455 USB
         and at 0509 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz, 21455 USB


THE LATEST CATCH is HCJB's midweek update to the
DX Partyline. It is broadcast on Wednesdays:

To Europe at 0700 UTC on 11615 kHz
             1800 UTC on 15490 kHz, 15540 & 21455 kHz USB

To the South Pacific at 1030 UTC on 6135 kHz, 15540 &
             21455 kHz USB
To North America at 0200 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz,
             15540 & 21445 USB
             and at 0600 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz,
             21455 kHz USB
*********************************************************
A reminder that as of 0700 UTC Monday July 10,
HCJB's English transmission to the South Pacific
will move from 6135 kHz to new 5900 kHz.
*********************************************************


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:20 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 1995 02:49:38 -0600
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Kevin McGrath <[e-mail]>
Subject: DX-#() and antennas
Lines: 14

Hello all,

I am currently using a DX-390 with a clip-on wire antenae...I was
browsing thru the Rat Shack catalog for '95 and noticed that they offered
an antenne with booster pre-amplifier that claims to perform just as an
outdoor set-up...does anyone have any comments about this product? Is it
worth the $23?
Thanks!
Kevin

___________________________________________________________________________
Kevin & Ann
|/ |_ \  / | |\ |  _|_   /\  |\ | |\ |   [e-mail]
|\ |_  \/  | | \|   |   /--\ | \| | \|   Missoula, MT
___________________________________________________________________________


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Cal Kutemeier)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX-#() and antennas
Date: 10 Jul 1995 11:48:22 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> Kevin McGrath
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Hello all,
>
>I am currently using a DX-390 with a clip-on wire antenae...I was
>browsing thru the Rat Shack catalog for '95 and noticed that they
offered
>an antenne with booster pre-amplifier that claims to perform just as
an
>outdoor set-up...does anyone have any comments about this product? Is
it
>worth the $23?
>Thanks!
>Kevin

I bought that unit a fews weeks ago for using with my DX-440.  There is
a very noticeable improvement in the strength of the schedule.  I would
recommend that you buy it. At $23, it is worth the money for using with
your portable.

Cal


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX-#() and antennas
Date: 11 Jul 1995 02:20:21 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Kevin McGrath <[e-mail]> says:
>
>Hello all,
>
>I am currently using a DX-390 with a clip-on wire antenae...I was
>browsing thru the Rat Shack catalog for '95 and noticed that they offered
>an antenne with booster pre-amplifier that claims to perform just as an
>outdoor set-up...does anyone have any comments about this product? Is it
>worth the $23?


No.  Spend much less, and put up a decent outdoor one, as distant as
possible from noise sources (shield the lead-in if you have to).

As strange as it may seem, there are times when less silicon is better
than more silicon.

Russ


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Risto Kotalampi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX-WWW-Service (Was: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????)
Date: 11 Jul 1995 18:32:46 GMT
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JeffCLI ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I don't know if any question is stupid, but this one might qualify!
: Does anyone out there know if the WRTH is available on line?  If it isn't,

DX-WWW SERVICE
--------------

Thanks for starting very interesting thread. Unfortunately I haven't had
much time to take part to the discussion lately.

Some of you may remember when I asked in the end of 1994 about
electronic DX Magazine in Internet. Response was very positive and
gave me courage to develop the idea of commercial service for
shortwave listeners and DXers in Internet.

I started my company Kotanet Communications Ltd in October 1994 and
connected to Internet on January 1995. I haven't developed the service
further because my domain had only national connectivity to Finland
and it was quite a big problem to make the service affortable because of
that. Many of you might still think everything in Internet should be free
but I hope you can see the fact that Internet has become commercial and
many companies has come here and they must make their living somehow.

I said my domain had only national connectivity. But that is changing any
day. I will have international connectivity via Kolumbus Network
to Sprintlink in the U.S.A. and you can access directly to my host
after that.

Many of you also remember me from ftp.funet.fi's DX archive. Unfortunately
I haven't had much time for it lately because there is enough to do
with keeping my company alive. But I am going to take more active role
soon - not in ftp.funet.fi:/pub/dx but in my own host. I am planning
to start comprehensive service via WWW for shortwave listeners and
DXers. Pretty much same material I have maintained earlier in ftp.funet.fi
but this time more up-to-date and more texts than software (ftp.funet.fi
can still take care distributing of software).

I will announce the URL of the service as soon as it is opened. And
as I said - Internet is commercial nowadays - the service is free
at first for a trial and growing period. But when it has found it's
final outlook and the service is comprehensive enough, it will be a
commercial service with reasonable prices (like $15-20/year).

Any comments and contributions are very welcome. If you feel you
have something to offer to the service, don't hesitate to email
me.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Morrison)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 00:31:03 GMT
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My Radio Shack DX440, a great little radio, needs repair. After five
years, the mode feature doesn't function. Clock shows, but can't turn
receiver on (power and tuning knobs don't function). I really like this
receiver, but I wonder if the cost of repair will cost more than a
comparably-good radio? Suggestions?

Dick Morrison
Easton, PA



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Craig Garnett)
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Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 03:49:43 GMT
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Richard Morrison ([e-mail]) wrote:
> My Radio Shack DX440, a great little radio, needs repair. After five
> years, the mode feature doesn't function. Clock shows, but can't turn
> receiver on (power and tuning knobs don't function). I really like this
> receiver, but I wonder if the cost of repair will cost more than a
> comparably-good radio? Suggestions?

Give the service folks at Universal Radio a call. When I blew out my
ATS-803A, they were able to diagnose it over the phone and tell me
exactly how much it'd cost to get fixed. Since the DX440 and the 803A are
the same radio, they ought to be able to take care of you, or at least
give you some idea of whether repairing it makes sense. Their number is
[phone].

Just a satisfied customer...
-Craig



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
Date: 11 Jul 1995 04:29:23 GMT
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In article <3tsscn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Craig Garnett) wrote:

> Richard Morrison ([e-mail]) wrote:
> > My Radio Shack DX440, a great little radio, needs repair. After five
> > years, the mode feature doesn't function. Clock shows, but can't turn
> > receiver on (power and tuning knobs don't function). I really like this
> > receiver, but I wonder if the cost of repair will cost more than a
> > comparably-good radio? Suggestions?
>
> Give the service folks at Universal Radio a call. When I blew out my
> ATS-803A, they were able to diagnose it over the phone and tell me
> exactly how much it'd cost to get fixed. Since the DX440 and the 803A are
> the same radio, they ought to be able to take care of you, or at least
> give you some idea of whether repairing it makes sense. Their number is
> [phone].
>
> Just a satisfied customer...
> -Craig

Thats odd...I have the same problem with my DX440. I took it to Radio
Shack and they gave me an estimate of about $50 just from a verbal
description. I haven't actually brought the radio in, however. Again, the
question is, is a DX440 worth fixing?


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Whisker)
Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:
>In article <3tsscn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>(Craig Garnett) wrote:
>
>> Richard Morrison ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> > My Radio Shack DX440, a great little radio, needs repair. After five
>> > years, the mode feature doesn't function. Clock shows, but can't turn
>> > receiver on (power and tuning knobs don't function). I really like this
>> > receiver, but I wonder if the cost of repair will cost more than a
>> > comparably-good radio? Suggestions?

>
>Thats odd...I have the same problem with my DX440. I took it to Radio
>Shack and they gave me an estimate of about $50 just from a verbal
>description. I haven't actually brought the radio in, however. Again, the
>question is, is a DX440 worth fixing?

Just a suggestion (and you've probably tried it):

The DX440 (ATS803) can sometimes get very confused. I've had the symptoms you
mention on mine. Taking *all* the batteries out and disconnecting the power
supply for ten minutes and then restoring them cured it! Let me know if it
works.

Regards
Peter Whisker

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:27 1995
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From: Patrick Gibbs <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Eddie Bauer WR-2 = Grundig Model ??
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 95 12:15:15 -0500
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I just received as a gift a Eddie Bauer WR-2 portable radio (3"x6").
It has dial tuning and I am not sure how good its selectivity is from
here in Atlanta, GA. There is a hamfest next weekend here and I was
wondering whether this radio is made by Grundig and whether I could do
better for under $100.00 at the hamfest (I can always return the radio
to Eddie Bauer's for credit for some clothes I need).

To put it briefly:
1. If this is made by Grundig, what model is it?
2. Is it worth keeping vs. something I could find at a hamfest?
3. What mfg/model should I look for at the Atlanta hamfest for <$100?

Thanks for any help.
Pat Gibbs
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark A. Szorady)
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Subject: Re: Eddie Bauer WR-2 = Grundig Model ??
Date: 9 Jul 1995 19:22:56 GMT
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In a recent post, Pat Gibbs wrote:

>I just received as a gift a Eddie Bauer WR-2 portable radio (3"x6").
(stuff deleted)

Don't return it.  If you received it as a gift, you might as well
keep it and have fun.  You can always buy a newer, better SW radio!
And besides, you never can have too many SW radios!  I think that's half
the fun of SW listening!  Doing so with a different radio every now and
again.  And, who knows?  You might travel and you've got a radio that's
the perfect size for traveling with you!

Hope my 2 cents helps!

Toonfully-

Mark
--
"EH, WATCH ME PASTE DIS PATHETIC PALOOKA WITH A POWERFUL,
 PARALYSING, PERFECT, PACHYDERMUS, PERCUSSION PITCH!"
                      -Bugs (Ain't I a stinker?) Bunny
Mark Szorady - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christian Schetter)
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Subject: Re: Flames, Flames, Maybe Flames can be Tamed...
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I took the time to read this stuff and I really wonder what will show up next
in this newsgroup! Is the signal-noise ratio similiar in the mailing list
for this newsgroup?
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charlie Trentacosti)
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Subject: Free - Triband Beam
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Free a used 10-15-20 beam. I was told it needs at least one trap
replaced. I have never used it myself.
Please email to [e-mail] or call 408-447-6554 days and
leave a message if no answer.


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris D)
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Subject: FS: Grundig 700
Date: 11 Jul 1995 16:31:28 GMT
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Mint Grundig 700, 4 months old, all original packing, manuals. $275US.
Price includes shipping in continental US. Must sell to buy ham stuff.
Chris VE6RDC


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (sherman austin )
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Subject: Re: FS: Grundig 700 $275
Date: 10 Jul 1995 08:34:39 GMT
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In <3tmn5g$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Chris D) writes:
>
>Mint Grundig 700, 4 months old, original packing, manuals. This radio
is
>essentially new. $275US, plus shipping. Need money for ham stuff.
> Chris VE6RDC

Chris, where is this Grundig 700 being shipped from?  Will you consider
an offer for less than the $275US?
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:33 1995
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Subject: Ft Tuthill Hamfest, AZ
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles mikelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Ghana Freqs
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 95 23:26:17 CST
Organization: System 6626 BBS, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Does anyone know what frequency Radio 1 from Ghana, Africa
is currently on?

I have 2 frequencies from a couple years ago
can anyone verify that they are still current I've tried and can't
seem to get anything.

                Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, P.O. Box 1633, Accra, Ghana, AFRICA.

4915 kHz  0350-0910 (mtwtf),
          1225-0100 (mtwtf),
          0350-0100 (ss/holiday)
          0910-1115 (when school is in session)

This is Radio 1

3366 kHz  0355-0905 (mtwtfss),
          1700-0100 (mtwtfss)
6130 kHz  1225-1705 (mtwtf)

Charles Mikelson
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ghana Freqs
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 18:54:37
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (charles mikelson) writes:

>Does anyone know what frequency Radio 1 from Ghana, Africa
>is currently on?

>I have 2 frequencies from a couple years ago
>can anyone verify that they are still current I've tried and can't
>seem to get anything.
[Snip]

I think you must just be suffering from bad propagation, Charles. Ghana is
still on both 3366 and 4915 kHz during the evenings (and early mornings too,
as far as I know). Both signals make it quite well into Europe, even in the
middle of summer.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scooter709)
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Subject: Gilfer WWW Page
Date: 11 Jul 1995 17:06:11 -0400
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Has anyone tried either Gilfer's old or new URL? I tried both and got a
blank page.
Carol


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Gilfer WWW Page
Date: 11 Jul 1995 15:20:13 -0700
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In article <3tup43$[e-mail]>,
Scooter709 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Has anyone tried either Gilfer's old or new URL? I tried both and got a
>blank page.

I used it a couple of days ago using both lynx and netscape and it was
fine. After seeing your post I rechecked and it is operational. Here is the
URL I used:

http://picspc01.pics.com/gilfer/

Peter


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth Hookanson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Goldcoasters
Date: 11 Jul 1995 01:10:51 GMT
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 Does anyone have the amateur radio calls for "Hoisy" Hosington:
,John Pomroy,Ernie Gleeson who are membersof the Goldcoasters:


--
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not deserve them.  "Mark Twain"?



     Kenneth Hookanson [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Greeson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Goldcoasters
Date: 11 Jul 1995 15:19:32 GMT
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Master I can supply the call for Ernie Greeson.
Kenneth Hookanson ([e-mail]) wrote:
:  Does anyone have the amateur radio calls for "Hoisy" Hosington:
: ,John Pomroy,Ernie Gleeson who are membersof the Goldcoasters:


: --
:  It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and
: not deserve them.  "Mark Twain"?

:
:
:      Kenneth Hookanson [e-mail]


--

William Greeson
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:38 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig 700 Rechargeables
From: [e-mail] (Marc Cukier)
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Hi again everyone,

It seems that my previous posting (relisted below) had an error
in the Slow Charge specs I listed. Thanks to Ian Smith for pointing
this out!


> I want to install rechargeable batteries into my Grundig 700.
>
> The manual states that the battery specs should be: 4000 mAh (4Ah).
>
> Question: I've got some Radio Shack rechargeables which have the
> following
> recommended charging info on them:
>
>                 Slow Charge: 400mA, 14 Hours
>                 Fast Charge: 330mA,  4 Hours
>
> Can these be used? If not, what do you folks recommend as a good
> battery to
> use with the Grundig's recharging unit?


The proper Recommended Charge times listed on my batteries are:

                  Slow Charge: 100mA, 14 Hours
                  Fast Charge: 330mA,  4 Hours

These are Radio Shack Nicads, D size.

I appologize for my error and ask once again, Can I use these batteries with
my Grundig 700's built in recharger. The manual states that the battery
specs should be 4000 mAh (4Ah) and I'm quite confused by this -- I don't
want my 700 to go BOOM ;)


Thanks and Regards,

Marc

... ----------+ Marc Cukier +--------------+ [e-mail] +----------
 * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] *


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (TEMarshall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig 700 Rechargeables
Date: 10 Jul 1995 08:11:11 -0400
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I just grapped a couple of 'generic' panasonic rechargables off the shelf
of my local hardward and they work fine.  I usually get 8-12 hours of
listening of an 8hr charge.  I normally listen while I'm charging.  I
think the charger is pretty forgiving.

p.s. - It's a great radio, I like it much better than a Sony SW77 that I
had.

Todd Marshall


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RickT72267)
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Subject: Re: Grundig 700 Rechargeables
Date: 10 Jul 1995 20:43:40 -0400
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I use Radio Shacks High Capacity NiCads in my 700. Works fine.
Consumer reports rated the D the best recharable battery.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:40 1995
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From: "J.Frazee" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Hallicrafters S-119 Help
Date: 10 Jul 1995 19:59:13 GMT
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A friend gave me a Hallicrafters S-119 "Sky Buddy II" tube-type radio But
I am having a few problems with it.  The radio gets excellent reception
even without an antenna and in te midst of town.  The problem is a
constant hum from the speaker.  I've tried grounding it but that makes
no difference at all.  Currently I am running the signal out the
jack and through my stereo.  That way I can use the equalizer to select



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-119 Help
Date: 11 Jul 1995 02:32:34 GMT
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In article <3ts0qh$[e-mail]>, "J.Frazee" <[e-mail]> says:
>
>
>A friend gave me a Hallicrafters S-119 "Sky Buddy II" tube-type radio But
>I am having a few problems with it.  The radio gets excellent reception
>even without an antenna and in te midst of town.  The problem is a
>constant hum from the speaker.  I've tried grounding it but that makes
>no difference at all.  Currently I am running the signal out the
>jack and through my stereo.  That way I can use the equalizer to select
>

Sounds like a filter cap in the power supply may have gone south.  An
excellent source of help on these old tube beauties is the boatanchors
mailing list.  I can give you the address to subscribe if you're
interested.

Russ


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Ham Radio and More Radio Show
Date: 10 Jul 1995 03:49:31 GMT
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Has anyone listened to the Radio show Ham Radio and more on Shortwave Station
WWCR on 7.435 MHZ.  The show comes on at 04:00 hours UTC Sunday nights.
The show originates in Phoenix Arizona and not only talks about
the operation of Ham radios, but also talks about short wave radio
and Satelite Television and radio.  The program can also be received in
Phoenix on medium wave sunday afternoons from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Arizona time.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Blank)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham Radio and More Radio Show
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:17:27 GMT
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[e-mail] (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR) wrote:

>Has anyone listened to the Radio show Ham Radio and more on Shortwave Station
>WWCR on 7.435 MHZ.  The show comes on at 04:00 hours UTC Sunday nights.
>The show originates in Phoenix Arizona and not only talks about
>the operation of Ham radios, but also talks about short wave radio
>and Satelite Television and radio.  The program can also be received in
>Phoenix on medium wave sunday afternoons from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
>Arizona time.
I've listened to it the past two Sunday nights, been quite
interesting, though, I would like it to be broadcast in "realtime"....
on WWCR that is....I have had a few fill-in comments on some of the
things they have talked about, i.e. DSP and satellites, that I didn't
hear addressed....

All in all, though, a worthy effort to get Ham Radio out into the
public eye, er, ear!

Rick Blank, KI5SL
AMSAT NA 26195



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 21:17:54 PST
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In article  [e-mail] (Russ Lay) writes:


>Oh, come on. I'm somewhere between hard right and libertarian, and
>I've never agreed with Hauser. But, he has a right to his opinion,  ...


Russ,

    I have to agree. Glen hauser is a self-important, arrogant, a**h*** of
enormous proportions, but he is by no means the only one in this hobby and
that doesn't mean he ought not to ahve the right to speak out and prove that
he does , indeed, suffer from PDD. I read the article in question and found
the remrks quoted silly and obviously partisan cant. Whether Hauuser indulged
his sense of ego even further than he is normally want to do, or Rachel Baughn
decided to add her own unique perspective makes no difference. I wouldn't
dignify their personal opinions with anything like a lawsuit, or even a threat
of one. Besides, truth is an absolute defence in libel actions - something the
potential plaintiff needs to weigh before charging off.
===========================================================================
               Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL - Tacoma, WA
GEnie:D.Morisseau Internet:[e-mail] (pref) OR [e-mail]
===========================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Lay)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 02:49:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (Charles Czeps) wrote:

>On pg. 26 of the July Monitoring Times , Glenn Hauser's article
>entitled " Oklahoma City: The Radio Aftermath", states;

>  "WWCR's other superpatriot programming such as Tom Valentine
>    and the white supremicist William Cooper continued unabated
>    primaryly weeknights on 5.065.00 Mhz, but also scatttered at other

>    times on other frequencies."

>At 04:03 UTC Bill Cooper, on The Hour of the Time program of Wed.
>June 28 1995 stated:

>   Well, I'm in the process of suing the New York Times and I'll begin
>    the process to sue MONITORING TIMES and GLENN HAUSER."

>About time someone challenged the far-left pro-homosexual writing of
>Hauser et al. MT has long had a "Left" bent, and now the errors of
>allowing Hauser to spew his Radio For Peace stlyed attacks has come to
>roost.

>Mr. Hauser can be reached at: GLENN HAUSER
>                                                 Box 1684-MT
>                                                 Enid, OK  73702
>                                             fax- [phone]

>and William Cooper can be faxed at [phone]

Oh, come on. I'm somewhere between hard right and libertarian, and
I've never agreed with Hauser. But, he has a right to his opinion, and
when it comes to some of the hate programming on WWCR, I join him in
condemnation. I don't want to see the stuff censored, but like many
others, I find the stuff repulsive. Part of what makes Hauser so
interesting is his opinions, especially his political bias. If Mr.
Cooper and company feel compelled to sue over mere opinions, it says
much about them, their brand of politics, and what would be in store
for us if those of their ilk ever found their way into power.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
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Still fuming over Glenn Hauser's mention of Jay Marvin on World of
Radio this past weekend (and also befogging his inability to spell
the word "archaic"), [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau) wrote:

> Glen hauser is a self-important, arrogant, a**h*** ....


And isn't it amazing how he seems to come off this way while
announcing the current frequencies for Radio Botswana?

But I'll say one good thing for Glenn: at least he delivers *real*
information to his listeners, which stands in sharp contrast to the
diatribe delivered by that Voice of Puberty (or whatever his silly
moniker is) dude.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   Mark Gingrich       [e-mail]      Voice: 510.352.5275
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:46 1995
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Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 19:38:22 -0700
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From: "Keith Wyatt , N6JPA" <[e-mail]>
Subject: HCJB JAMS RNZ 15.115
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On July 6, 1995 HCJB jammed RNZ. While this action is not new by HCJB, these
left wing liberal bible readers are a danger to SW in general. I hope you
will join with me by protesting this act of "terrorism" by this talk
radio station. Please contact the UN and maybe we can have these people
arrested.

Now if you change a few words and callsigns you could apply this to any
station. This is just an example of outrageous conduct that has been
conducted for the last few months here on rec.radio.shortwave. Like
Rodney King, the millionaire beating victim, said, "Can't we just get along?"

OK everyone now get back to SWL!!
73, Keith


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help Sports on SW
Date: 9 Jul 1995 15:43:22 GMT
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In <3tljhi$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Scott Gillen) writes:

>
>Hi
>
>I am currently living in New Zealand. (I am from Minnesota) And I
>really miss listening to American sports on the radio.  I use to
>listen to AFTRTS while living in the states in the early 80s but I
>understand that AFRTS no longer uses SW.  So does any one have any
>ideas of SW broadcasters that do sports?  Or any other ideas
>concerning my plight.  I don't think there are any U.S. radio
>stations on satellite down hear.

I think WRNO has done college sports. Isn't AFRTS on satellite? That's
why they dropped shortwave.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kenneth a. ailsworth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Help with DSP
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:01:57 -0500
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Hi,

Has anyone had any experience with digital signal processors?  Do they indeed
make a significant difference in reception of weak stations?  What would be
the best DSP for under $100?

Any help would be appreciated.

Ken


[e-mail]

Fo a hairy sig
I don't give a fig
For hairy sigs
Are much too big.
Burma Shave.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
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Subject: Re: Help with DSP
Date: 10 Jul 1995 14:37:09 -0700
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In article <9507101401.AA57061@theopolis>,
kenneth a. ailsworth <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Has anyone had any experience with digital signal processors?  Do they indeed
>make a significant difference in reception of weak stations?  What would be
>the best DSP for under $100?
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>

Ken I have no personal experience of these units (although they do interest
me a lot) but I know of one Radio Shack Unit called the Radio Shack 21-543
DSP .... and several units from JPS from the NTR-1 to the NIR 10 and NIR
12.

The only unit under $100 is the Radio Shack version which has a list price
in the vicinity of $80. The JPS units list for roughly $170 (for the NTR-1)
up to over $300 for the NIR 12.

There is a review of both the Radio Shack unit and the low-end JPS NTR in
the August 1994 Monitoring Times. Both units were found to be fair values.

I would suggest you read the review (although it is not exactly the most
complete or detailed one that I have read in Monitoring Times) and make up
your own mind.

For a really effective unit I would guess that you are not going to find
one for under $100. My feeling would be that if one really wants a material
improvement you are going to have to look at the JPS NIR series but they
start at over $200.

Peter







From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,misc.forsale.non-computer,dc.forsale,um.forsale,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Icom R-71A for sale
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:38958 dc.forsale:2350 rec.radio.shortwave:55046

For sale:

Icom R-71A Communications receiver

Covers 100 kHz to 30 MHz, AM/LSB/USB/CW (FM board not installed)
500 Hz CW narrow filter installed
32 memories
preamp/attenuator circuits
Fast/Slow/Off AGC control
Noise blanker
Scan modes
Passband tuning
Notch filter
Built-in speaker
Recording jack
QUADRUPLE CONVERSION receiver
Carrying handle
Direct frequency entry and big tuning knob
Runs off 115 VAC

Excellent condition except for a scratch in the plexiglas faceplate.
Yes, I have the manual.  Yes, I got it used but very clean.  Yes, I
bought it on a whim and wanna get something else (see 2m allmode xcvr).
No, I won't rip anyone off (feel free to ask around).

It's about the only quadruple conversion receiver on the market.  Sounds
and looks great, and the R-72 can't touch it (really).

Selling to raise money for other stuff (2m allmode xcvr).

Asking $650 - new price is well over $1200 - offers welcome

Email or call, home phone [phone], work 301-982-1015.
--
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: Icom R-71A for sale
Date: 10 Jul 1995 00:13:18 GMT
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In article <3tng2e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld) says:
>
>For sale:
>
>Icom R-71A Communications receiver
>
>
>Excellent condition except for a scratch in the plexiglas faceplate.
>Yes, I have the manual.  Yes, I got it used but very clean.  Yes, I
>bought it on a whim and wanna get something else (see 2m allmode xcvr).
>No, I won't rip anyone off (feel free to ask around).
>
>Asking $650 - new price is well over $1200 - offers welcome
>

It has been discounted lately new for under a grand from one of the SWL
mailorder houses (950 or so).  No, I'm not interested, but thought I'd
pass the info along.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Indoor antenna
Date: 10 Jul 1995 22:31:30 GMT
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I live on the second floor of a three story apartment building in San
Francisco. Obviously, I don't have the option of an external SW antenna,
and I was wondering what would be a good setup for an antenna in my
apartment. I've tried several things-taping a longwire to the wall and
hooking it to the aluminum window frame-but I can't seem to find an
antenna setup that works as good as an outdoor antenna. Can anybody help?
Thanks.

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: 11 Jul 1995 04:25:50 GMT
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In article <3tssdm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) says:
> >
> >I live on the second floor of a three story apartment building in San
> >Francisco. Obviously, I don't have the option of an external SW antenna,
> >and I was wondering what would be a good setup for an antenna in my
> >apartment. I've tried several things-taping a longwire to the wall and
> >hooking it to the aluminum window frame-but I can't seem to find an
> >antenna setup that works as good as an outdoor antenna. Can anybody help?
> >Thanks.
> >
>
> Got a nearby tree?  Old enough to climb?  Try a hidden vertical.  Bury
the lead-in
> from the tree to the building a few inches in the ground; using coax
would be a
> good idea.  Snake the remaining part up to your balcony/window.  Hams
face these
> problems and have come up with some neat ideas (flagpole antennas, etc.).
>
> Proper attention to grounding of the coax shield will help keep noise pickup
> to a minimum.
>
> Russ

Nope, no trees. This is in downtown San Francisco. Nothing but buildings
and concrete. I could concievably run a wire underneath the outside
windowsill and paint it the same color as the building. As long as it's
not conspicuous, it's fine with my landlord. But I was thinking of trying
an indoor setup first-less hassle. And also the ground is a problem-no
drainpipes or that sort of thing. (BTW, has anybody tried hooking an
antenna to a fire escape? Would that work? Or maybe I could use the metal
in the adjacent sign as an antenna.)


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: 11 Jul 1995 03:50:14 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) says:
>
>I live on the second floor of a three story apartment building in San
>Francisco. Obviously, I don't have the option of an external SW antenna,
>and I was wondering what would be a good setup for an antenna in my
>apartment. I've tried several things-taping a longwire to the wall and
>hooking it to the aluminum window frame-but I can't seem to find an
>antenna setup that works as good as an outdoor antenna. Can anybody help?
>Thanks.
>

Got a nearby tree?  Old enough to climb?  Try a hidden vertical.  Bury the lead-in
from the tree to the building a few inches in the ground; using coax would be a
good idea.  Snake the remaining part up to your balcony/window.  Hams face these
problems and have come up with some neat ideas (flagpole antennas, etc.).

Proper attention to grounding of the coax shield will help keep noise pickup
to a minimum.

Russ


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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I am on second floor of apartment and use a long-wire (Its actually about
50 feet long and it hangs out my window and down side of building a few
feet.  Rcvr here in Minnesota is Collins 75S-1 .  I have been SWL since
1938 and amateur call sign is W0MM. So give it a try and Gud listening.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Re: internet sites
Date: 9 Jul 1995 16:03:56 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Ken Glasson) writes:
>
>Jeffrey Bowman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>does anyone have any www and ftp sites for program schedules and freq
>
>Try this one:
>
>       http://itre.uncecs.edu/radio/
>
>You'll find everything from numbers stations to program schedules and
>frequency lists, a grey-line map, station e-mail addresses, etc.
>
Another site is

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/jblythe/Mosaic/short-wave.htm

(God! What a path! Maybe you ought to look it up via
http://www.yahoo.com. The same page exists in Oldenberg, Germany.
There's a link on the American page to the German page and, presumably,
vice-versa.)

Here are a couple of BC'ers:
http://bbcnc.org.uk/WorldService/
http://rnw.nl (Dutch BC'ers including Radio Netherlands)





From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Interval Signals and sign-on music
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What's you favourite interval signal and/or signature music? I think that
a good interval signal has these characteristics: it is simple (so it
doesn't disappear into the mush); it is distinctive and not easily
confused with other stations; and finally, it identifies with the country.

Radio Australia's Waltzing Matilda wins on all three counts. So does
Radio Austria International's snippet from the Blue Danube Waltz.

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt") writes:

>What's you favourite interval signal and/or signature music? I think that
>a good interval signal has these characteristics: it is simple (so it
>doesn't disappear into the mush); it is distinctive and not easily
>confused with other stations; and finally, it identifies with the country.

>Radio Australia's Waltzing Matilda wins on all three counts. So does
>Radio Austria International's snippet from the Blue Danube Waltz.

To which could be added VOA's rendition of 'Yankee Doodle' which leaves
you in no doubt as to whose voice you're listening to. I suppose they don't
identify the country in such a direct way, but among the less
annoying interval signals there is the Voice of Greece's rather haunting
melody with the sound of cow-bells in the background, or the long but
memorable tune used by Radio Norway. RAI's Italian mechanical bird-song is
quite conspicuous on the bands too, though I wish I could say the same about
their actual programming, both from the point of view of audibility and
content :-).

Unfortunately, I think this is one area where the BBC World Service fails to
excel. The recording of Bow Bells is at least quite distinctive, and by
campanological standards subtle even, but I imagine most people
would be hard put to identify that particular peal of bells with this
country. (Incidentally, the one good thing about Radio Netherlands' carillon
is it makes me extremely grateful that I don't live within earshot of
Groningen, or wherever it is.) The V-for-Victory and 'B-B-C' chimes are
nothing if not simple, but surely they could come up with something a bit
more imaginative?

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


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From: [e-mail] (Rob Kennedy)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
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Hmm, I still recall the seven-note trumpet ID used by Radio New York
Worldwide back in the late sixties; that would be in the period
when they took ABC news, before they switched to CBS.

Oh, and that CBS radio news ID, sythesiser, 5 notes -- it's still
in use isn't it?

Long-wave DXers may also recall the orchestral playing of the
15-note on-the-hour ID of France Inter. It was succeeded
by a Herb Alpert-style rendition of the same tune in, um, 1969?

Now if anyone has copies of those, they'd look really good mounted
in a Web virtual library. The VOA gopher site has the seven-note
trumpet Yankee Doodle available for downloading. It now plays
everytime I launch Windows here!

Rob K

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Niel J. Wolfish)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: 10 Jul 1995 20:49:38 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Richard Hunt <[e-mail]> wrote:
>What's you favourite interval signal and/or signature music? I think that
>a good interval signal has these characteristics: it is simple (so it
>doesn't disappear into the mush); it is distinctive and not easily
>confused with other stations; and finally, it identifies with the country.

Personally, I'm partial to All India Radio's IS.  But I guess it would be
possible to confuse it with the IS of Bangladesh or Pakistan.

I wouldn't mind hearing Greenland's interval signal again either! :-)


--
Niel Wolfish
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
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[e-mail] ("Richard Hunt") wrote:

>Radio Australia's Waltzing Matilda wins on all three counts.

But can someone explain why Radio Australia has discontinued using the
various orchestral renderings of Waltzing Matilda as talk-over and
interval music in its programs ? I thought it added color and variety
to the presentation. I have a recording by James Galway in which he
plays variations on Waltzing Matilda -  very enjoyable, but not the
same ones that RA used to use.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:27:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
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Date: 11 Jul 1995 18:43:50 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
("Richard Hunt") writes:
>The V-for-Victory and 'B-B-C' chimes are
>nothing if not simple, but surely they could come up with something a
>bit more imaginative?

I would have expected "Rule Britania", or some variation on that theme.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Risto Kotalampi)
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Subject: IRC and shortwave listeners (#Radio)
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#radio --- place to meet shortwave listeners in Internet Relay Chat
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Internet Relay Chat is a multi user chat system. Discussion is
devided to channels and usually there are thousands of channels
with different topics.

DXers and shortwave listeners haven't had any orginized channel for
discussions earlier. But I think (knowing amount of readers of
rec.radio.shortwave) we could get quite an active group to irc.

So, I suggest we could start to have discussion on channel #radio.

I have made couple of 'bots' (=irc-robot) to keep the channel alive
during times I can't be personally there.

Welcome to #radio! The channel for shortwave listeners and DXers
in irc.

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Is Liddy on Shortwave?
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:22:08 GMT
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[e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) wrote:

>Not that I know of.  His 1-800 number operator couldn't even supply
>the AM stations that carry his show

That doesn't surprise me. I remember a religious broadcaster which
sent out regular "updated" lists of stations carrying its program. The
list continued to include Radio Caroline for several years when the
station was actually off the air  :-)




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:02 1995
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From: Al Dudley <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: JPS ANC-4 Noise Antenna mini-review
Date: 10 Jul 1995 18:01:35 GMT
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[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote:
>In article <3t3ksi$99g$[e-mail]>,
>Darrell Bellerive  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>The ANC-4 sounds interesting.
>>
>>I have never heard of it. Could you please post a description of
>>the antenna? Both physical and electrical specs.
>>
>
>Just for those who will be interested, I have just ordered one from Gilfer
>today and should get it some time early next week. Paul Lannuier as
>I am cautiously optimistic that this unit will reduce these problems quite
>substantially but the proof will come when I try this unit next week. If
>any of you are interested I will post my results here.
>
>Peter

Please post any info re this topic. Thanks,
                                            Al


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:02 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Kiwa Filter Experiences??
Date: 10 Jul 1995 05:47:36 GMT
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I'm thinking of putting Kiwa's filter upgrade kit into my Sony 2010. Anyone
have any comments or opinions about doing this. They're only $65 and sound
like a great idea. (I'm an extremely competent solderer and comfortable
working on the SMD PC boards inside the 2010, BTW).

Geoff  NQ7A  Austin, TX



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: Re: Kiwa Filter Experiences??
Date: 10 Jul 1995 19:19:08 -0400
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I've heard nothing but good about them....gonna do it to my 2010 soon
also.

Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:04 1995
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Subject: KIWA FILTER EXPERIENCES??
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In message <3tqeto$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] said....

GG> I'm thinking of putting Kiwa's filter upgrade kit into my Sony 2010. Anyon
GG> have any comments or opinions about doing this. They're only $65 and sound

I know a couple of DXers who have installed Kiwa filters, not only in the
2010, but also in other equipment. Someone wrote here recently (or on FIDO)
about their installation in an FRG-100. All claimed good results. BTW, there's
an excellent article by ODXA tube radio expert, James Godwin, on the use of
Kiwa filter modules in tube communications receivers. That appeared in
Proceedings 92/93.

Regards...
Werner


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:05 1995
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Subject: Kol Israel
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 As of July 2nd, the English Department (under Sarah Manobla) no longer exists.
English news is not under the main news department. The schedule is as
follows.
UTC
0400-0415 Reshet Alef + shortwave
1000-1001 Reshet Alef
1500-1530 Reshet Alef
1900-1930 shortwave

Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) is running 5 KW on 8127 USB
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:06 1995
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That should've been Galei Tzahal is on 8127 USB for the moment.
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: Kol Israel
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In article <[e-mail]> Daniel Rosenzweig <[e-mail]> writes:
[Snip]

>Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) is running 5 KW on 8127 USB

Thanks for the info, Daniel. I've noticed that when Galei Tzahal is not
using 8127kHz there is still a lot of "numbers"-station activity on the same
frequency, also in USB and with a similar signal strength. For example, on
July 9th an English-language female voice reading five-character blocks of
letters in the phonetic alphabet was on air continuously, as far as I could
hear, from before 1000 UTC until later than 1630, using the "callsign"
'Victor Lima Bravo', which is believed to be a station operated by MOSSAD
for passing coded messages to its agents overseas -- this must be one of the
more unusual examples of co-operative channel-sharing around at the moment!

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:08 1995
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 BTW, I meant that Kol Israel English news is NOW under the MAIN NEWS DEPT (no
more English department)... (I said that it's NOT under the men news dept.)
My 1000-1001 listing IS correct, it is only a 90 second broadcast (domestic
only- not on SW).
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For all you that don't know, Kol Israel's 1900 UTC English broadcast has now
been re-expanded back to 1/2 hour including programming! This (Friday)
afternoon they had the "Insight" program about the peace plan. I don't know
about any of the other broadcasts...
Since I do not have Usenet access during the summer, I don't know if anyone has
mentioned this yet.. Does anyone know any more information? Please forward it
to me- via EMAIL - I can't read it if it is posted here. Thanks...

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:09 1995
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In my msg about KI, I forgot to mention my Email address. It is
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:10 1995
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 I have a feeling that the Kol Israel "program" that I mentioned that was
broadcast during the 1900 UTC English news called "Insight", is no more than
the news itself. That would mean that they are now broadcasting 30 minutes of
news at the 1900 UTC broadcast. I tried recording KI today (Sunday), but due
to a technical problem (in my house), I was barely able to hear it. It did
seem that all 30 minutes of the broadcast were news, though. They even start
and end the 1/2hr broadcast with a new jingle. I'll try to record it again and
see if this is true. (The broadcast is definately back to a 1/2 hr, the
question is the programming.)

[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JoeWo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: lessened 21-30 mhz sensitivity
Date: 10 Jul 1995 16:53:22 -0400
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HI!!
  i have a Yaesu FRG-770 from the early 80s and the sensitivity in the
high end of the SW band is almost non existant.  I can barely hear the
CBers in my town that my other SW radio gets easily.  An added note it
suffered a nearby lighting strike a while back and it was given a once
over by a good techie.  The lower end of SW is really good and AM is
really good as well as far as sensitivity and selectivity with the proper
filter.
  Is there a way to improve (tweak) the sensitivity on an FRG-770 and i do
have the manual.  thanks!!  i know i should go buy a new radio
but..........    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:11 1995
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From: David William <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Logging from Spain
Date: 10 Jul 1995 16:54:16 GMT
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I fired up my 1975 Drake SPR-4 this
weekend, here in Sacramento, and picked up
some interesting programming.

Sat. July 8
17.845 MHz @18:30 UTC
Radio Exterior de Espana ran a half hour
program on the Tour de France. Great
coverage, if you speak Spanish.
*An interesting note is that REE broadcasts
their national network over SW on weekends
In other words, you are hearing the exact
same program as you would hear in Spain.
They announce Radio Uno and Radio Nacional
de Espana, not REE, and give time checks
for the peninsula and canary islands.

Great signal, great program.
David Williams




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kecskes)
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Subject: LOGGINGS
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 1995 10:59:50 GMT
Organization: Melbourne PC User Group Inc
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        The following stations were heard in Melbourne, Australia, with my
Kenwood R-5000 radio, long wire antenna about 60 metres long and a
Alpha Delta sloper antenna. It maybe of interest for some. (I hope)

INDONESIA.  RRI Jakarta, after being heard on the nominal frequency of
15150.00 kHz in May and June, they decided to shift as from 1st of
July back to 15154.10 kHz. They can be heard much stronger than
previously on this frequency.

******************************************
VANUATU. I heard Radio Vanuatu on Saturday night, 8th of July on a new
frequency of 4960.00 kHz in parallel with 3945.00 kHz. The reception
was fair and the language used was Tok Pisin.

*******************************************
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. also heard on Saturday night, 8th of July, at 1015
UTC, a tentatively  new station, IDing as "Radio New Britain" (not
West) on the frequency of 3325.00 kHz, which used to be the frequency
used by Radio North Solomons. I am wondering if this the new station
to service North Solomons, Bougainville, New Britain areas from a new
studio, antenna set up at or near Rabaul.
It was an excellent, strong reception. The programing consisted a
number of speeches, PNG music, T/C's, News and ID's.
Have noted mentioning a new service, no more fighting etc, The
language used was the usual Tok Pisin.




John Kecskes    [e-mail]
PO Box 447, Springvale, Victoria 3171,  Australia.
PHONE: [phone]
MEMBER: Melb PC User Group Inc, DSWCI, South Pacific Union of DXer's Inc.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:13 1995
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From: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Media Network Africa Special
Lines: 15

Media Network on July 13th looks at the developments of independent
broadcasting in Africa. The move towards democracy has changed the
broadcasting scene in many countries, e.g. Mali. Radio Netherlands is
going back to Benin to start new co-productions in French. Details on
Thursday.

Media Network on July 20th includes an update from Luxemburg on Astra's
8th satellite, and we look at the re-launch of wonderful Radio London fron
a train instead of a ship. Media Network with Diana Janssen and Jonathan
Marks airs Thursdays.

A full schedule of programmes is on INTERNET WWW pages. Check
http://www.rnw.nl/rnw.

Jonathan Marks
Director of Programmes


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:14 1995
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Date: 09 Jul 1995 19:06:00 +0100
From: [e-mail] (Ethan Arnold)
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Hi folks,

has anyone experimented with data transfer with microwave transceivers
(using satellite dishes)? I'm looking for possibilities to transfer data
at high speed (64kbps) over 100km.

Please CC by email, I can't always read the newsgroup.

        Ethan


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:15 1995
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 1995 19:27:00 +0000
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From: Manuel A Rodriguez <[e-mail]>
Organization: SPACECOM BBS
Subject: Re: Militia SW Radio
Lines: 21

Kirk Wilson, on 3 Jul 95 at 08:38pm wrote:

 KW> Organization: KAR Enterprises

 KW> I disagree. This is a part of our hobby and I'm interested in what
 KW> others think about these broadcasts. I would be happy to discuss their
 KW> merits with anyone interested.

 I think if you are interested in this kind of discussions you could
 use other newsgroup with this interests. Mostly our hobby is not
 that. We are interested in transmissions, not contents.

 73's,
Manuel A. Rodriguez
__________________________________________________

e-mail: [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Subject: Re: Modifying AM radio for SW
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 16:39:01 GMT
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|>  I've heard that it's possible to modify a regular AM radio to receive
|>shortwave transmissions.  Anyone know more about this who can steer me
|>toward references on how to do this.  Thanks.

Monitoring Times had an article on this many years ago. A resident of
the U.S. Department of Corrections took an AM transistor radio, and
as I recollect removed windings from the ferrite loopstick, so that
the front-end convertor circuitry was able to generate the requisite
Local Oscillator signal and track the shortwave signal. Obviously,
you needed an external antenna to pick up something...


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:16 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Noise...
Date: 9 Jul 1995 05:13:44 GMT
Organization: Computing and Network Services, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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I have been playing with my new NIR-12 noise filter and yesterday, when a
particularly dramatic demonstration opportunity presented itself, I called in
Sally (my wife) to surprise and amaze. As I switched between filtered and
'raw' audio I saw her smile in amazement, but then say, "I don't know. I think
I prefer the static. It lends atmosphere."

I had to share that one. :)
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Novice seeks help
Date: 9 Jul 1995 16:05:36 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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Juan,
   You can certainly buy antennas, but it is much cheaper (and fun) to
build your own.  Outdoor antennas work the best.  Keep in mind that the
lower the frequency that you are trying to receive, the longer the antenna
needs to be.  If you have the room, 100 ft. of copper wire strung between
two trees works perfectly well.  I used this when I was living at home.
   There are also many books on the subject.  Another antenna that I had
good luck with is what is called a folded dipole.  To make it, all you
need is a good length of TV 300 ohm twin lead cable and some coax.  This
will give you a good antenna for under $20.
   If you need an indoor antenna, an active antenna might be your best
bet.  I do not have any experience with these.  Hopefully some one else
can help you there.

Rich Maggio


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Subject: Re: Novice seeks help
Date: 11 Jul 1995 16:16:20 -0500
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A long-wire antenna will probably suffice.  It whould be about 70 feet long
when listening above 7 MHz.  Formula is 492/MHz = feet.  You don't need
a commercial antenna but you do need a reliable receiver and if you are
serious get the best you can afford.  Rcvr here in Minnesota is Collins
75S-1 using a long-wire running out my apartment window.  I have been
SWL since 1938 and amateur call sign is W0MM.  Listening takes a lot of
patience in order to get results .  So Gud DX .  QRU.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AnitaM1061)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Partner wanted for offshore radio venture
Date: 8 Jul 1995 22:49:36 -0400
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Message-ID: <3tng40$[e-mail]>
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Seeking a partner/investor to join our project in refitting our ship for
use as an offshore shortwave broadcasting station that would be able to
sail anywhere a radio voice is needed.

If you are this individual or organization, please contact Lightwave
Mission Broadcating  at:

[e-mail]

Serious inquiries only, please.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:19 1995
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From: Giovanni D'Amico <[e-mail]>
Subject: Pennants
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Hello to everybody

I am interested in trading/swapping radio pennants. If you are interested, please
contact me at the following e-mail address:

       [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Linda D. Thompson - American Justice Federation)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Please help us get a REAL grand jury!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 02:17:50 -0500
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Please cross-post, re-post, publish.

RE:  Murder of Joe Love

          We have a major coverup going on in the death of a local patriot
who was beaten and choked to death in the Marion County City County building
on June 14, 1995.

        ** The local prosecutor, who is the guy who CHARGED Joe Love and
signed the charge sheet against him for a totally bogus offense that was set
up by police, has "called for a grand jury" that *HE* will conduct!!  He will
then determine what evidence the grand jury sees and it will be a whitewash,
pure and simple.

        Newman is the prosecutor I've sued for gun seizures and
unConstitutional activities on several occasions and have more suits pending.
You may remember the transcript I published here where he ADMITS that he
"flunked" Constitutional law.  It was his personal thug who threw me into a
wall afterwards. He absolutely CANNOT be trusted to investigate this death.
He is well connected to the VERY people that Joe Love was trying to expose
and why Joe was killed.

        ** WE ARE TRYING TO GET AN INDEPENDENT PROSECUTOR AND SPECIAL GRAND
JURY VENIRE.  PLEASE HELP.  WE HAVE *** GOT**** TO HAVE PHONE CALLS AND
MUCHO
PRESSURE FOR THIS.

          It looks like Joe Love's arrest, the entire reason he was in court
that day, were to insure he would be killed.  However, exposing the coverup
will expose some *MAJOR* political players in the drug-prostitution scene.

          We have printed up a pamphlet detailing this man's death and the
known facts of the cover up (some details we know are left out because
releasing them lets the opposition create more lies in response). Copies cost
us .75 each.

          We are having color copies of the (less gory) autopsy pictures
printed up that plainly show the man was beaten black and blue. Each color
sheet costs us .79 and we get two per page.  Our cost for the pamphlet and a
picture fact sheet is $1.15 each.

          We need two things:  Money

                               Telephone Callers


       Please call these numbers and tell them we MUST HAVE AN INDEPENDENT
PROSECUTOR **** NOT **** SCOTT NEWMAN, to impanel a special grand jury to
investigate the death of Joe Love.


Mayor (Steve Goldsmith)  [phone] (NOTE:  Newman, the prosecutor,
                                   worked in the same lawfirm and
                            worked for Goldsmith before becoming
                           prosecutor on Goldsmith's coattails.
                          Goldsmith was prosecutor before
                    he was mayor.)

Indiana Supreme Court: [phone]

Indiana Attorney General, Pam Carter:  [phone]

City-County Council [phone]

TV:

WTHR  [phone]
WXIN  [phone]
WRTV  [phone]
WISH  [phone]

Newspapers:

Indianapolis Recorder:  [phone]
Indianapolis Star:  [phone]
Indianapolis News:  [phone]
Daily Journal:  [phone]


    Please call!!  Twice, three times, however many times you can afford.
Tell them we MUST have an independent prosecutor impanel the grand jury to
investigate Joe Love's murder!

    Do this now.  Newman is supposedly impanelling the grand jury July 14.
============================================
Dr. Linda D. Thompson
American Justice Federation
3850 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite E,  Indianapolis, IN 46203
Telephone: [phone]      AEN News BBS: [phone]
Fax: [phone]                 Orders (Visa/MC) 1-800-749-9939
Internet: [e-mail]

*******************************************************************************



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles hobbs)
Subject: Private Shortwave in US? (was: Re: Let's End This Boring Bout and Do Some DXing!!
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (AdmBrd) says:
>
>Of course, one of the problems with such an approach is that the private
>sector would be unlikely to get into the international broadcasting biz in
>a big way (and by big I mean with the 250 or 500 KW transmitters it takes
>to really be heard) unless a profit could be had from it.  And currently
>those profits aren't there, which is why every non-government SW outlet in
>the U.S. is either run by a religious organization, or sells it airtime to
>any pinhead with a checkbook.

I don't see this changing anytime soon. . .there are too few shortwave
sets in the US, and too many other sources of info (local radio, TV, etc.)
for shortwave to be really attractive to a mass audience here in the US
(at least, in the conventional, advertiser suppoorted mode). That is why
almost all of these programs are either government (VOA) or listener
supported (religious and other paid programming).

There may be some money in boradcasting US based programs (sports?) top
expatriate Americans around the globe,  but I haven't heard anyone express
any interest in such a venture so far. Any takers?


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Private Shortwave in US? (was: Re: Let's End This Boring Bout and Do Some DXing!!
Date: 11 Jul 1995 02:31:42 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (charles
hobbs) wrote:

> In a previous article, [e-mail] (AdmBrd) says:
> >
> >Of course, one of the problems with such an approach is that the private
> >sector would be unlikely to get into the international broadcasting biz in
> >a big way (and by big I mean with the 250 or 500 KW transmitters it takes
> >to really be heard) unless a profit could be had from it.  And currently
> >those profits aren't there, which is why every non-government SW outlet in
> >the U.S. is either run by a religious organization, or sells it airtime to
> >any pinhead with a checkbook.
>
> I don't see this changing anytime soon. . .there are too few shortwave
> sets in the US, and too many other sources of info (local radio, TV, etc.)
> for shortwave to be really attractive to a mass audience here in the US
> (at least, in the conventional, advertiser suppoorted mode). That is why
> almost all of these programs are either government (VOA) or listener
> supported (religious and other paid programming).
>
> There may be some money in boradcasting US based programs (sports?) top
> expatriate Americans around the globe,  but I haven't heard anyone express
> any interest in such a venture so far. Any takers?

Not me, I have no money, but... ;)

FYI, I do know of some private, non religious American SW broadcasters. It
seems that this market expanded in the 1980's. For example, WRNO in New
Orleans broadcast pop music for a while, and I do remember tuning in
around 1987. It was quite a shock to hear the Top 40 hits on shortwave!
Also, I heard of KGEI, located in San Francisco, that broadcast in Spanish
to Latin America. (I haven't logged this one, at least I don't think so.)
And I have heard of several other American SW stations that were not govt
or church owned. I have no idea if these stations are still on the air.

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States

P.S. The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service rebroadcasts US
programs on SW to servicemen stationed around the globe, and civilian
expatriates should be able to pick up these broadcasts with ease.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:26 1995
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Reply-To: [e-mail] (Michael Hudson)
From: [e-mail] (Michael Hudson)
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 21:08:03 GMT
Subject: Proceedings Publication.
Lines: 4

Does anyone have any info on a publication
titled  "Proceedings" I believe it is a yearly
publication and concentrates mainly on MW Dxing.




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:26 1995
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From: Zaharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Subject: question on RRI
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Reply-To:[e-mail]

  Dear friends of the list

  This year I observed  that RRI transmits much stroner than  since the previous
  years. My today's observation (5-7-95 at1410) was  SINPO 44444 in 9680 in
  contrast to what i recived until last year (SINPO 22222)
  Does  anyone know  which is the new power? Previous was only 50 kW!

  Please reply directly to me.

  thank you in advance


  Zacharias Liangas
  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Mullin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Question: Radio Shack DX-390
Date: 9 Jul 1995 15:40:54 GMT
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I
>OM, I respectfully take issue with your opinion on Radio Shack
equipment.
>I have owned Collins gear and it is great, but you have to have
patience
>and some tech expertise to keep it going, and for just the average
person
>the RS gear of the last few years is vastly improved, and I really
like
>my DX-390 as an occasional use chairside receiver. It has above
average
>AM capabilities, and can pull in most of the big-time shortwave
signals
>consistantly. I think it is a simple and relatively in-expensive way
to
>get started or a way for those of us who don't have time or space to
set
>up a full fledged ham shack, to stay in touch with activity on the
bands.
>
>73, and good listening,
>
>Lynn
>--
>Agreed.  The DX-390 is a very adequate reciever for most listening
purposes.  With all due respect to Collins legendary equipment, the
DX-390 is stable, easy to use and requires no fiddling to keep it on
the air.  It is also small and light weight.  A synchronous detector
and fixed USB/LSB selector are about all I would add to it.  I paid
$169 for mine on sale several years ago and I still think it was a good
buy at the time.

Paul Mullin KE6QQ

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Case)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RADIO HABANA CUBA'S E-mail ADDRESS DOES NOT FUNCTION!!!!!!!!
Date: 10 Jul 1995 23:19:39 GMT
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I tried to E-mail Radio Habana Cuba and it was returned. I am most upset
because I had written my essay, for their contest, and had commented on the
recent Pastors For Peace. I can not afford to call them long distance.
Their E-mail should work from Canada. It does NOT.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael E. Bott)
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Subject: Re: RADIO HABANA CUBA'S E-mail ADDRESS DOES NOT FUNCTION!!!!!!!!
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[e-mail] (Case) wrote:

:I tried to E-mail Radio Habana Cuba and it was returned. I am most upset
:because I had written my essay, for their contest, and had commented on the
:recent Pastors For Peace. I can not afford to call them long distance.
:Their E-mail should work from Canada. It does NOT.

Can you tell us what address you used?

--
Michael E. Bott  *  Westerville, OH  82.93W 40.13N *
                 *  [e-mail]              *
                 *  [e-mail]           *  1:226/120.0



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:30 1995
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From: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: RADIO HABANA CUBA'S E-mail ADDRESS DOES NOT FUNCTION!!!!!!!!
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Case <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I tried to E-mail Radio Habana Cuba and it was returned. I am most upset
>because I had written my essay, for their contest, and had commented on the
>recent Pastors For Peace. I can not afford to call them long distance.
>Their E-mail should work from Canada. It does NOT.

Check the spelling.  It works for me (except when I type it wrong ;) ).
They aren't very reliable on replies, of course, but I rarely get mail
returned.  If you are really interested in a contest, you could also
snail-mail your essay.  The contests usually last a year or more, so there
probably is no hurry.
    /****************************************************
    |                  Philip Yant                       |
    |         Socrates & Youth for Europe III            |
    |----------------------------------------------------|
    | Montoyerstraat 70 || 1) [e-mail]           |
    | B-1040 Brussels   || 2) [e-mail] |
    | BELGIUM           || fax: [phone]         |
    *****************************************************/


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:31 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Radio Kuwait
Date: 10 Jul 95 14:33:30 +0800
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In article <3tkrvc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (RMaggio) writes:
> Radio Kuwait signs on at 1800.  The are generally strong then and fade out
> as the day wears on.  If you listen in arount 1900 or 2000, you should be
> able to get them consistently.
>
> Rich Maggio

I always listened to this station on 11990 Khz around that time (good signal)
in Eastern Canada (Ottawa) area. Does anyone have their Asian transmission
schedule, english broadcasts. It used to be on 19 meter band but can't login
any more.

-Sudhakar


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Netherland's Media Net Schedule?
Date: 9 Jul 1995 15:51:44 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Paul
Dougherty) writes:
>
>Does anyone know Radio Netherland's Media Net Schedule? Can't find it
>lately.
>
>e-mail to [e-mail]

Try http://www.rnw.nl/rnw/en/prog/medianw.html

13 July-Back to Benin-trends in African BC'ing since 1989 when
democracy started to sweep Africa.

20 July-By SW & Satellite-World Radio TV H/B, Astra satellite



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Cass Lewart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Shack DX-380 Clearance
Date: 9 Jul 1995 15:11:46 GMT
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Radio Shack has the DX-380 on clearance sale for only $90. If you can
find it it is a great buy. Much better than Sony 7600G at twice the price.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mousefingr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RealAudio and Pirate Radio
Date: 11 Jul 1995 02:50:13 -0400
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It already is being used by certain pirates, most of them really low power
AM and FM broadcasters. I think I have the addresses of one or two of
their sights if you'd like them.
Andy
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[e-mail]    or   [e-mail]
Wauconda, Illinois


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BIOLGST)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Receiving Space Shuttle transmissions?
Date: 9 Jul 1995 21:51:04 -0400
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Can space shuttle transmissions be received via SW?  It would have been
great to hear a bit of it during the recent docking.

Thanks for your responses.

CHRIS


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Receiving Space Shuttle transmissions?
Date: 10 Jul 1995 20:03:37 GMT
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In article <3tq128$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (BIOLGST) wrote:

> Can space shuttle transmissions be received via SW?  It would have been
> great to hear a bit of it during the recent docking.
>
> Thanks for your responses.
>
> CHRIS

Supposedly, you can hear Houston on 147.1950. I've never tried this, so I
don't know how true it is. Maybe somebody else can?

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Right Wing Takeover on Usenet?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 09:48:13 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

[snip]

>> I oughta post it, eh?

Restrain yourself :-)

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Puglia)
Subject: Re: Right Wing Takeover on Usenet?
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 Once they >gain control of the media, a process which seems well
advanced, God only
>knows what they might be able to do.

        You ACTUALLY believe that the RIGHT wing controls a
substantial portion of the media?  Are you serious?

It's quite a frightening prospect,

        Have you been frightened the last several years when the LEFT has
controlled the media?



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:37 1995
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From: pcuser@IMPRINT
Subject: RNZI addresses???
Message-ID: <1995Jul10.152253.8273792@IMPRINT>
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I'm looking for Radio New Zealand International's e-mail address...

Could somebody please accommodate me?

Thanks, dave




From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: RNZI addresses???
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:22:11 GMT
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pcuser@IMPRINT wrote:

>I'm looking for Radio New Zealand International's e-mail address...

You can contact Frequeny Manager Adrian Sainsbury at

[e-mail]

There's also a WWW site at http://www.actrix.gen.nz/users/rnzi/

>Could somebody please accommodate me?

I'm told the Salvation Army run some very good hostels....:-)



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:38 1995
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From: pcuser@IMPRINT
Subject: Re: RNZI blocked by unknown s
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[e-mail] (Larry Nebron) writes:

>-> From: bob@dedrick-linux (Bob Dedrick)
>
>-> Most summer evenings, I can receive Radio New Zealand International
>-> on 15.115 MHz (I'm in Hartsdale, NY, just N of New York City).  The
>-> signal is usually weak but clear, with no interference from other
>-> stations.
>
>-> Last night, from about 0100-0400 UTC, the NZ signal was totally
>
>-> as an ID.  Anyone know what this is?  (I'd like to write to them and
>-> let them know what I think of their choice of frequency.)
>
>One of the worst things you can do is let the station know about this
>QRM until you have monitored it for at least three days. On July 8, 1995
>at 0100 when you monitored RNZI in NY I was also listening in SF and the
>signal was as strong as I've heard RNZI in many a year.


Yes, that would be around when I was listening. An incredible signal.

dave

>I did not
>check WWV but I would guess the sunspots were high and k-Index very low
>meaning extraordinary propagation. In my years of listening I've heard
>serious QRM to a station for one or two days, then have it disappear. It
>also could have been a one time mistake at the QRM'ing transmitter.
>Nothing could be worse than reporting QRM on one days listening and
>then finding out it disappeared the next.
>
>---
> * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:39 1995
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From: pcuser@IMPRINT
Subject: Re: RNZI blocked by unknown station
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bob@dedrick-linux (Bob Dedrick) writes:

>Most summer evenings, I can receive Radio New Zealand International
>on 15.115 MHz (I'm in Hartsdale, NY, just N of New York City).  The
>signal is usually weak but clear, with no interference from other
>stations.
>
>Last night, from about 0100-0400 UTC, the NZ signal was totally
>blocked by a station I'd never heard before, broadcasting on 15.115
>and blasting in with an S9+ signal.  Didn't recognize the language;
>it sounded Eastern European, and I didn't hear anything I recognized
>as an ID.  Anyone know what this is?  (I'd like to write to them
>and let them know what I think of their choice of frequency.)

I was listening to RNZ Friday night (July 8) between 10 pm and midnight EDT
and the signal was coming in solid as a rock on 15115. There was no
interference, it was clear channel and strong. It was like a BBC or RNed
signal. I live in Waterloo, an hour west of Toronto.

dave



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mun-Kong Lee)
Subject: Re: RNZI blocked by unknown station
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (News Administrator)
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In article <3tk22a$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Scooter709) says:
>
>Bob-
>I don't know if this will help, but I was listening to RNZI last night,too
>(same freq) and heard a totally unrecognizable language (female speaker).
>She did say "Wellington, New Zealand" in heavily accented English, so it
>had to be RNZI, but I was really confused because I always pick them up in
>English at that time (0300 UTC) and that freq (15115). Anyone else hear
>this?

Could be the French trying to block out discussions about their resumed
nuclear testing at Murorua Atoll in the South Pacific.  New Zealand, its
South Pacific sister countries and countries around the world are
protesting this decision.  We can only hope that they decide to call it off,
for the sake of all mankind.  There is now no need for nuclear bombs.


Regards
-----
Mun-Kong Lee
[e-mail]
Raumati Beach
New Zealand


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Johansen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna vs. homemade loop ?
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 19:47:55 -0500
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In article <3t3eel$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
Hughes) wrote:

> >My question is: who among you has tried one (or more) of these options, and
> >how did it work?
> >
> >I'm torn between buying the Select-A-Tenna (no assembly, and there's
> >a greater chance it'll actually work) and building my own (cheaper by far,
> >but could eat up a fair amount of time and space). Any recommendations?
>
> I built my own, and I used a wooden yardstick as my frame.  I cut it in
> half (actually I had a few inches left over--I don't remember the exact
> length of each arm) and then I cut notches in the middle of each half so
> I could glue the two pieces back together in an "x" shape.  The four ends
> of the yardstick pieces form the wrapping frame for the wire.  I glued
> the tuning cap near the end of one of the arms.  Total cost to me:
> nothing, as I had all the parts (yardstick, wire, cap) laying around.
> With a little effort you can find variable caps by buying broken radios
> at yard sales for under a buck.
>   To determine the length of the arms, you have to use the X-squared
> times Y-Squared equals Z-squared formula.  I have the dimensions in a
> file at the office and I'm writing from home now, but if anyone wants the
> numbers, buzz me email.     ---Dan
> --

I've done a couple of home made loops over the years. They worked fine.
The Select-A-Tenna has three main advantages that work well for me.
They're rugged, compact and very portable.
JJ


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sean McCleary)
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Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 17:28:47
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Hi, I'd really like to get in to Short Wave Radio.  What's a good way to
start?  We have a big 10-foot antenna outside that was previously used by a
HAM radio operator, so that should work no?  And also, what's a good radio to
buy?  I'm looking at the Sea Crane 818CS Short wave radio, I hear it's nice.
Anyon that can help?  Is there a FAQ for this newsgroup?

Sean


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Allen Sanderson)
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Subject: Shortwave for Emgergency use in Remote Areas
Date: 10 Jul 1995 19:48:54 GMT
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I am not a regular reader of this group so please excuse any ignorance,
especially if should have posted this to another group.  Anyway
I would like to draw upon the expertice of you folks in becoming a
little more informed on radio usage for emergency use in remote
areas of the world.  During the fall of the this year I will be part of
two person expedition through a remote section of Irian Jaya
(the western half of the island of New Guinea which is just North
of Australia).

We are thinking of taking a radio of some sort that we could use for
emergency purposes.  There is very little infastructure on the western
part of the island.  Most of the travel is done by air by MAF (Missionarry
Air Force) in small planes.  Along the coast their are freighters and such
passing by.  Naturally they all use radios on different frequencies but
I have idea which frequencies.  The island is close enough to Australia
that a small radio signal might be able reach the mainland.

If possible I would like to know your thoughts on what radio you might use
on a trip like this.  The main requirement is that we will traveling by
foot and boot so weight/size is a factor.  Also this area is pretty much
wet dense jungle year round so a radio that can take beating is
needed.  I am sure we could climb a tree to get an antenna up if need.

If you are wondering what we are doing .. we are exploring the interior
of the island before hiking/boating down a river through some of the
world's last primitive people.

Thanks an advance for your help.  Also I would appreciate direct e-mail
rather cluttering your news group with such basic info that is probably
pretty much known by everybody reading.


--
Allen R. Sanderson


[e-mail]

Medical Imaging Research Lab
Dept. of Radiology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
USA



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
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                         NEW WWW ADDRESS
                              for
                     Shortwave/Radio Catalog

      Please change all your World Wide Web references in your web browser
hotlist or bookmark files to point to this new URL:

                   http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/
                               ^^^^

      Also, if you find an existing World Wide Web page that references
the itre.uncecs.edu location, please notify the page owner and have it
changed to http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/ instead.


     Along with the new domain change you should find the connection to
be much faster.


     Thanks in advance!
         Pete
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:45 1995
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ATTENTION AUTHORS OF AMATEUR RADIO, SWL, AND ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE!

If your software is shareware, freeware or public domain, AmSoft
would like to include your software in our publication of The
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you may want to think about a shareware version with registration.
Most authors have had good returns on registrations from the first
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The FTP site is HAMSTER.BUSINESS.UWO.CA directory /PUB/AMSOFT

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Keith Hook)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony ICF-2010 or Sony SW-55
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 17:32:33
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I am curious to know of people's experiences with either of the above radios.
I have been looking at both. I like some features on both that the other
doesn't have and really like the size of the SW-55. Any information would be
helpful.

Thanks


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Lay)
Subject: SW radios and misc electronics
Organization: Motorola Land Mobile Products Sector
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 15:06:38 GMT
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Radio/Electronics stuff for sale.

Hallicrafters SX-111 Ham Band SW radio for sale. All tube design.
Good condition. $60 firm.

2 Hallicrafters SX-100 radios. Low end general coverage SW radios.
All tube design. $30 for the pair.

1 old tabletop FM radio. Needs filter cap or rectifier tube as the
audio has a loud 60 hz buzz. Very unique cabinet design. Red Plastic,
Emerson. $30 firm. Very Good condition.

1 old tabletop AM radio. Needs tuner string rerun. Works fine.
Unique cabinet design. I believe bakelight. $20.

Large number of tubes in boxes. Approx. 200+. $100. Many common such
as 6au6, 12ax7, etc as well as oddballs.

HP power supply. Model 6246 0-20v, 0-20A. Does not adjust below 10V.
$50.

0-450V DC power supply. Good condition, works perfect. Do not remember
the brand off hand but if interested call and I will look it up.

Tek 3a6 vertical sweep plug in. $12.

Please respond via return email or call 708-931-4880. All items
are cash and carry, and are located in Elgin, Illinois.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:47 1995
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Subject: SWLing in LosAngeles
Date: 9 Jul 1995 07:26:41 -0500
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I would like to listen to some of the German foreign broadcasts in german.
Does anyone know when are the best times and which frequencies are the best?
Also can anyone recommend a good outdoor antenna? I am using a Grundig Sat
2000 with indoor antenna and not able to hear very much. Any comments or
information are very welcome.
Thanks, Joe


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:48 1995
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Date: Sat, 08 Jul 1995 00:28:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Stefan Gard)
Subject: Test; Pls QSL !
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  Someone getting this in the world ? Please QSL !

  Greetings from Trier, the oldest city of germany.


---          STEFAN GARD, P.O.-Box 1952, D-54209 Trier, Germany         ---
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Van Yperen)
Date: 10 Jul 95 19:26:08
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Test; Pls QSL !
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Hi there,your message have reached me all the way here in hot Rotterdam,the
netherlands. (10jul95.1800hours and 32 degrees celsius)


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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 1995 02:34:03 GMT
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[e-mail] (Robert Allen) wrote:


>          The only
>       real downside I can think of it that it's not
>       too resistant to RFI/EMI interference.  I had
>       a sputtering low pressure sodium fixture in a
>       nearby carport that really made the HF150 hard
>       to listen to when the lights came on.  But that's
>       because I was only about 15' from the noise source.

Interesting. As I was writing the *QST* magazine Lowe HF-150 review
(August 1993 *QST*, pp 62-64), I often had the review receiver--which
was connected via coaxial cable to a 7-MHz half-wave dipole 50 or more
feet away outside--sitting *right atop this computer monitor*. I was
struck by the quality of the HF-150's shielding in that I could
barely, if at all, hear any RF junk from the monitor.

If your antenna was quite close to the light fixture, poor EMI/RFI
shielding in the HF-150 is almost certainly not the cause for the
interference you experienced. The antenna was probably picking up the
sputtering fixture's RF junk like any other signal on the air.

Regards,

David Newkirk (Amateur Radio WJ1Z)
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: 9 Jul 1995 03:49:04 GMT
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In article <3tnfvg$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (David Newkirk) writes:
[e-mail] (Robert Allen) wrote:
+
+
+>          The only
+>      real downside I can think of it that it's not
+>      too resistant to RFI/EMI interference.  I had
+>      a sputtering low pressure sodium fixture in a
+>      nearby carport that really made the HF150 hard
+>      to listen to when the lights came on.  But that's
+>      because I was only about 15' from the noise source.
+
+Interesting. As I was writing the *QST* magazine Lowe HF-150 review
+(August 1993 *QST*, pp 62-64), I often had the review receiver--which
+was connected via coaxial cable to a 7-MHz half-wave dipole 50 or more
+feet away outside--sitting *right atop this computer monitor*. I was
+struck by the quality of the HF-150's shielding in that I could
+barely, if at all, hear any RF junk from the monitor.
+
+If your antenna was quite close to the light fixture, poor EMI/RFI
+shielding in the HF-150 is almost certainly not the cause for the
+interference you experienced. The antenna was probably picking up the
+sputtering fixture's RF junk like any other signal on the air.

    Thanks for pointing this out.  You are probably correct about
    this.  The way I found the source of the RFI is unique to
    the Lowe too :-):  I put in the batteries and the whip antenna
    and walked around outside until I found the source.  Try that
    with an R8 or Kenwood :-).

    Anyhow, you are correct that the 150 is well shielded.
    Unfortunately the bandpass input filters are a compromise
    given the price/feature point the 150 sells into.  I think
    it only has a low pass filter.  The bigger brothers such
    as the 225 and Europa both have much better front ends, and
    they have an inline noise blanker that eliminates this
    type of splatter, while still leaving the radio signals
    you're trying to recieve perfectly audible.  By contrast
    my old NRD525 could noiseblank out the signal, but receiving
    anything after you turned the blanker on was not very possible.

    The 150 is a great radio.  If I hadn't discovered the wonders
    of the Europa I would still have my 150, and I still periodically
    think about buying a used 150.
--
Robert Allen
[e-mail]

    I hate Frys Electronics.  All of them, but particularly the ones
    in Fremont, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 08:24:40 GMT
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[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote:

>I would actually like to hear more discussion from the likes
>of Andy Sennitt about the progress being made with international
>broadcasting via satellite

Well, perhaps we should do that in one of the satellite conferences. I
have been flamed quite enough for mentioning the dreaded 's' word in
shortwave conferences :-) Let me know which satellite conferences you
can receive...

>I really appreciate what you are saying here but I believe the major
>broadcasting countries are in real cash crunches now and Shortwave
>transmitters are expensive to maintain and very power hungry.

That's generally true, although there are some exceptions. Radio
France International is continuing to invest heavily in shortwave, and
even the BBC is planning a new relay station in Thailand, despite
having already invested heavily in satellite. So it's not all bad
news. There are also organizations ready to hire air time as
transmitting capacity becomes vacant - for example, Adventist World
Radio is still expanding its worldwide network, and you can expect
some announcements in the coming months

>I was chatting with an individual at Radio Canada International and he was
>feeling that the Corporation's future was not in shortwave but in satellite
>transmission. It would not require that an individual would have to have a
>satellite receiver. You would simply have in a village for example a simple
>mast with a satellite receiver, dish, and a MW/FM retransmitter. All the
>locals would have to do would be to tune their portable radio.

That is a crucial point, and one that is often misunderstood by SWL's
who claim that people in the Third World "cannot afford" satellite.
What CBC is doing in Canada (ie. relaying several international
broadcasters overnight) is just one example of how people with an
ordinary radio, even in developed countries, can benefit from
satellite. I can't imagine that CBC would have done this if it
entailed relaying directly off shortwave. And it also explains why
other broadcasters are rushing to get a signal onto one of the birds -
this sort of opportunity to reach a wider audience only comes if you
have made the initial investment.

>I agree with your sentiments but would also state that for some people the
>medium (shortwave) is more important to them than the content of the
>programmes. The hobby is big enough to admit all sorts of people with
>varying interests.

That's true, too. I see the hobby reverting to what it was like 30
years of more ago - ie. more DX oriented. There will still be lots of
things to hear for the forseeable future, especially on the Tropical
Bands.



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:55 1995
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 17:34:08 +0200
Reply-To: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
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From: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
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>[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote about:

>>I was chatting with an individual at Radio Canada International and he was
>>feeling that the Corporation's future was not in shortwave but in satellite
>>transmission. It would not require that an individual would have to have a
>>satellite receiver. You would simply have in a village for example a simple
>>mast with a satellite receiver, dish, and a MW/FM retransmitter. All the
>>locals would have to do would be to tune their portable radio.

 and Andy_Sennitt <[e-mail]> answered

>What CBC is doing in Canada (ie. relaying several international
>broadcasters overnight) is just one example of how people with an
>ordinary radio, even in developed countries, can benefit from
>satellite.

Excuse me, but I see this issue partly from my own selfish viewpoint (I'm
odd that way).  I *do not* predict that a local commercial broadcaster here
in Zottegem, Belgium, Capital of Europe, is going to put up a simple mast
with a satellite dish and start re-transmitting anything that is on
shortwave.  Satellite dishes are not real popular here, compared to some
places, not because we are backward but because the offerings of TV on cable
are so good that satellite doesn't provide enough to warrant the cost for
most people.  (Besides, we're crowded so close together, nobody can get a
clear shot of the sky.)  So, I'm not going to pay for one and nobody else is
going to do it for me.  When Broadcaster "Radio Voice of X" leaves SW for
satellite, they leave me behind.  Maybe they don't care, and that's their
perogative, but if they really are interested in informing an educated
western European of their message, they should care.

My further opinion of relying on local re-broadcasters is that this is
short-sigthed.  Maybe that's all the people with money are concerned with,
but in developing countries it may well be true that some people are willing
to re-broadcast CBC for free, but there will some a time when resources,
local pride, etc. will lead them to choose something else.  It happened in
Canada (do they still require a minimum "Canadian content"?) and it can
happen elsewhere!
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  |  Zottegem        ||  2) [e-mail]           |
  |  BELGIUM         ||  3) [e-mail] |
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
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Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
Date: 10 Jul 1995 16:49:04 GMT
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In article <3tkinr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...


>I was chatting with an individual at Radio Canada International and he was
>feeling that the Corporation's future was not in shortwave but in satellite
>transmission. It would not require that an individual would have to have a
>satellite receiver. You would simply have in a village for example a simple
>mast with a satellite receiver, dish, and a MW/FM retransmitter. All the
>locals would have to do would be to tune their portable radio.
>
>Yes, you require a cooperative government and there are hostile ones out
>there, but this is also overplayed to a large extent by the Shortwave
>afficionados.
>

You do not need a hostile government to get in the way of hearing what you want to
hear--all you need is an indifferent or inadequately large marketplace in a particuar
area.  Take my own example:  I may want to listen to xxx broadcaster.  If xxx is
broadcasting on shortwave and I can pick up the signal, this is all that's required for
me to hear what I want to hear.  If xxx is broadcasting on satellite, and there is
nobody in my area that cares to relay the signal to me, I can't listen at all.  Maybe
the government doesn't want me to hear the signal. Or maybe its simply the case that I'm
the only one in the area that wants to hear it, and that's not sufficient incentive for
some private or government intermediary to deliver the signal.

My local cable company is a shining example of this.  They take a buch of signals off a
satellite.  The selection of signals they take is their choice based on econonmics, not
my choice based on what I want to receive.  Then they feed these signals to me in a
manner of their own choosing, which is based primarily on the lowest common denominator
of equipment capability, rather than on _my_ equipment capability.  Finally, they charge
me a fee every month for this so-called "service", over and above what I paid for my
receiver.  Yes, I could buy a satellite dish and grab the signals myself, but 1) I can't
afford it, and 2) I have no physical space to put it.  I could also switch cable
companies, but the only other company available does business the same way the first one
does.  And all of this is in a place where the political climate supposedly encourages
the free flow of information, and the technical environment is arguably the richest on
the planet.

The primary attraction of shortwave as a medium for international communication is that
the ionosphere does not discriminate with respect to politics or economics.  Physics is
the only barrier, and that's a much more constant and benign factor than the other two.
With SW, the listener and the broadcaster are the only ones who need to be involved in a
communication, so the message is completely direct.  If someone wants to keep you from
hearing a SW broadcast, they have to expend resources to actively jam the transmission,
and they cannot even do that with complete certainty.  With satellite, you have all
sorts of people in between the listener and the broadcaster who have the power to make
the broadcast unavailable through nothing more difficult than inaction.

I heard a commentary on the BBC last weekend to the effect that the World Service was
finding that the SW audience was growing rather than shrinking, and they were not sure
why.  I can tell you why: my Grundig SW receiver allows me to hear any reasonable signal
in a self-contained package the size of a book--and it's a relatively large unit as such
things go.  When someone invents 1) A satellite network that will unconditionally relay
anyone's signal from anywhere to anywhere at anytime and 2) A self contained box the
size of a book that will receive it, then shortwave will have no further advantage.
Until then, I'll learn to listen through the noise.




>>I'm not arguing that we give up our
>>excellent equipment (I love my NRD 525),
>>but rather that we use the freedom that
>>we enjoy.
>>
>>I would like to see more...
>>* reception listings and
>>* some commentary on the programs.
>>
>>On that note, I'm looking foreward to Media
>>Network next week and their show on
>>African Radio.
>>
>>Radio is a means to an end,
>>not an end in itself.
>>
>>
>I agree with your sentiments but would also state that for some people the
>medium (shortwave) is more important to them than the content of the
>programmes. The hobby is big enough to admit all sorts of people with
>varying interests.
>
>Peter



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:58 1995
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From: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Subject: Towards 2000
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Larry Nebron jumps to some strange conclusions on this net. Most
listeners are NOT interested in the mechanics of radio, i.e. the
process of digital editing, audience research, INTERNET publicity, etc.
The Towards 2000 conference goes into a lot of detail specifically for
those who are interested. It's a not for profit affair, compare the
prices with any conference in your own branch. The organisation of
such an event is a labour of love, as other members of this conference
will know from personal experience. I'll ignore the suggestion that
I'm somehow making a personal profit for it. I can't believe that Larry
is that misinformed.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: UAE Radio
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 15:08:42 GMT
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On 11 Jul 1995 06:12:17 GMT, pdpantag@tddcae98 (Paul D. Pantages)
wrote:

>Hi Y'all, I opened up my WHTH(94) to find out the address of UAE Radio
>Duhbai, and see that there are two: Radio of UAE, at PO Box 17, Abu
>Dhabi, and UAE Radio & TV, PO Box 1695, Dubai. Both entries claim to
>have 500KW shortwave transmitters. So, can anyone on tell me which one
>I was listening to on July 7, @2200 UTC, on 11885 KHZ?

WHTH? Must be a new competitor :-) The station you heard was
definitely Abu Dhabi. BTW, the information in the 1994 edition is over
18 months old. I know - I compiled it :-) I am tempted to suggest you
purchase the current (1995) edition, but some people might say that's
advertising, so I'd better not mention it :-)



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:28:59 1995
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From: Manuel A Rodriguez <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: UNID on 8127U is Galei Zahal
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Dave Kenny, on 4 Jul 95 at 03:48pm wrote:

 DK> BBC Monitoring has now positively identified the station on 8127 usb as
 DK> Israel Defence Forces Radio (Galei Zahal) rather than Voice of  Israel.
 DK> An interesting catch.....

I tried today at 2300 UTC and nothing broadcasting, someone can tell me
at what time I could try to catch it.

73's,

Manuel A. Rodriguez
__________________________________________________

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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:00 1995
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[e-mail] (JIM PHYPERS) wrote:
>
> I live in a house with protetive covenants which will not allow me to
> use a proper external antenna.  I have heard about using a "slinky" toy
> for this purpose.  I would like to hear from others who have used this
> and what results were obtained.  How many slinkies should be used?  Can
> they be used underneath a porch?  What connections can be made for using
> 50 ohm, shielded cable?
A company called the Forbes Group sells and antenna that slips over
the vent pipe on your roof.  It is designed specifically for situations
such as yours.  The product is call the "Ventenna".  They advertise in
the Amateur Radio Trader.
The Forbes Group
P.O. Box 445, Rocklin, Ca. 95677
800-551-5156
916-624-7069


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Say)
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Date: 8 Jul 1995 23:48:37 -0700
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[e-mail] (RMaggio) writes:

>Another good source for frequencies is Monitoring Times.  In addition to
>being a good frequency resource, there are many good articles on
>equipment, books, and general SWL (and scanning) interests.  The cost is
>34.95 for one year in Canada.  The address is:
>           Monitoring Times
>Rich Maggio
=======================
        .... and back issues as well as the current one
        are at Dubberleys on Davie in Vancouver which
        sells radios and antennas and is the meeting
        place of the Vancouver DX Club on 3rd Thursday, eh!



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark S Broski)
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Hi there,

One of the things I've wondered about for a long time is how you
go about verifying the quality of a ground wire.  I've got a
multi-meter but that's about it.  If I drive a rod into eight
feet of moist soil, do I just have to take it on faith that
this is a good ground, or is there some objective measure of
ground quality.

Thanks in advance,

Mark Broski


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Burr Patterson, Jr)
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   Try metering it to the gnd on a telephone pole gnd wire, remember to
check the loop res between the pole and rod before starting.

Burr Patterson,Jr.
P.O.Box 171
Ridgecrest, Ca. 93556-0171
U.S.A


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:03 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Burr Patterson, Jr) writes:
>    Try metering it to the gnd on a telephone pole gnd wire, remember to
> check the loop res between the pole and rod before starting.

There is very little relationship between what you measure with an
ohmmeter and the quality of a ground at radio frequencies. I've seen both
excellent DC grounds that were lousy at RF, and lousy DC grounds that were
excellent at RF. I don't know any alternative to trying different
grounding arrangements and comparing signal to noise ratios carefully.

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
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Jay Marvin wrote:

> Let's hope you get the hint and learn to read and think
> before you post.

The phrase "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" springs to
mind.

Richard Hunt
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
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In article <3tk1au$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Scooter709) writes:

>BRAVO, Andy!!! I tried to e-mail Jay asking him to please take his
>arguments to e-mail and got a royal flame back. Hopefully, he's taking the
>"hint" that we on this newsgroup aren't interested in his opinions or
>tactics when it comes to political matters. SW matters are another thing
>and as long as he sticks to that, I welcome his inputs.


     A-MEN, Carol! If jay and his ilk would spend more time talking about the
real topic here and less time rising to the bait being trolled by those others
or tilting at his own favorite windmills, there'd be a good deal better
signal-to-noise ration in the newsgroup. If it is not one partisan group
trying to ptomote their own agenda, it is ttheir opponents wringing their
ahnds and mouthing unctious concern over the things other people say. To the
mind of Jay and his type, the First Amendment only applies to what HE wants to
hear. A pox on BOTH their houses!
===========================================================================
               Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL - Tacoma, WA
GEnie:D.Morisseau Internet:[e-mail] (pref) OR [e-mail]
===========================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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AA> Message-Id: <3tj9jf$[e-mail]>
AA> From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)

AA> References: <3tf699$[e-mail]>
AA> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
AA> >What we need, I think, is a moderator to keep

AA> What we need, Jay, is self-restraint. And an end to the use of words
AA> like "jerks" and "crap" when you disagree with something. This
<snip>
AA> by Larry Nebron. There's no reason why the rest of us should be
AA> subjected to scrutiny just because a minority can't keep themselves
AA> under control.

Nicely said Andy!

 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morrison Hoyle)
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Subject: Re: Who knows CIO2 ?
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:12:33 GMT
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Kay-Uwe Loebel <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Frequently I hear a mysterious station on 10125 khz in SSB/USB
>(at c. 2045 to 2145 UTC, perhaps around the clock).
>A female voice permanent repeats the call sign "CIO2", that
>refer to a canadian station.
>Suddenly appear a rush noise and the voice says a coded message
>like "D P H Y D H ..." disturbed by the noise.
>Knows somebody the meaning or something else of this
>transmissions?

This is an Israeli Mossad station and is found on many frequencies at
various times of the day.
The World Utility Network gives good coverage of this in the current issue.
If you email [e-mail] they will tell you how to subscribe.

                       [e-mail]
     Morrison Hoyle, P.O.Box 248, Foster, Vic. 3960, Australia
     Packet Radio Address        VK3BCY@VK3KSD.#MEL.VIC.AUS.OC



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Byron Hicks)
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JeffCLI ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I don't know if any question is stupid, but this one might qualify!
: Does anyone out there know if the WRTH is available on line?  If it isn't,
: which I suspect is true, I would like some suggestions for frequency
: guides that are in tabular form ONLINE.  I have some ftp's with log data,
: but I'm interested in Handbook type listings that are online.

Well, it's not the WRTH but I do have several frequency lists in tabular
form:

try: http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html

Let me know if it has what you need.

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* Engineering Technology Student              New Mexico State University *
* Southwest Technology Development Institute     Shortwave Radio Listener *
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
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[e-mail] (Gregor Erbach) wrote:

>How about giving free access to the web site for those who bought a
>printed copy of the WRTH?

That's an interesting suggestion and bears serious consideration.
Thanks !



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In article <3tqo7e$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt) writes:

>[e-mail] (Gregor Erbach) wrote:

>>How about giving free access to the web site for those who bought a
>>printed copy of the WRTH?

>That's an interesting suggestion and bears serious consideration.
>Thanks !

Personally, I think I would continue to buy the old-fashioned, annual, paper
edition of the WRTH, even if I could get access to the whole of the same
information on-line for the same price. Having the information in book form
will be indispensable, at least until we get cheap pocket computers with
extremely fast unlimited access to the Internet, which you can use anywhere
without causing radio interference. I'm not holding my breath!

However, I agree that it would be very useful to have access to updates,
additions and corrections to the latest issue as they become available. The
kind of thing I have in mind would be a tear-out form in the paper WRTH
which we could send to you with a postal or e-mail address (and payment or
credit-card details, if you decide you need to make an additional
subscription charge), in return for a password to an FTP or WWW site, or
subscription to a mailing list.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:11 1995
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In article <3tqo7e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
writes:

>[e-mail] (Gregor Erbach) wrote:
>
>>How about giving free access to the web site for those who bought a
>>printed copy of the WRTH?
>
>That's an interesting suggestion and bears serious consideration.
>Thanks !
>
>

Well, judging from the response to my original post, I am not alone in my
quest for cyber-WRTH!!  I hope that all this input is constructive to
Andy...(and his bosses.)

I don't have much to add, but I do think a fee is reasonable for online
use... with certain options given free as "teasers".  Also, I travel a
good bit, and although the bound copy is good to take along, nothying
beats the speed and convenience of computer search options (given you have
a laptop).  Why not test the waters with a software based edition, and
provide updates through a fee-based online setup. There are many avenues
to travel but one thing is ceratin, interest exists and may warrant action
from the publisher.

Good luck Andy... let us know what happens.

Thanks,
Jeff Chambers


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:12 1995
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 fr[ I am looking for an ICF-SW77 or Grundig Satellit 700. Would also
 fr[consider an ICF-SW100S, though reviews have not been stellar on that
 fr[unit. Peace,
 fr[ Bob Freeman

 Bob,

 Huh??? Reviews on he SW-100 have been universally terrific!!! Where did you
get your info???

Tom
Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive



From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:13 1995
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In article <3tqk6l$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

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    fr[ I am looking for an ICF-SW77 or Grundig Satellit 700. Would also
    fr[consider an ICF-SW100S, though reviews have not been stellar on that
    fr[unit. Peace,
    fr[ Bob Freeman

    Bob,

    Huh??? Reviews on he SW-100 have been universally terrific!!! Where did you
   get your info???

   Tom
   Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive


Although the overall review in Passport 1995 is quite good, my impression
after reading it was, that there is a lot of room for improvement. The price
is relatively high, so I would say at the moment this seems to be a bad deal.

Chris
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From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
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Subject: Re: WTB short wave receiver
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Christian Schetter <[e-mail]> wrote:
}In article <3tqk6l$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
}
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}    fr[ I am looking for an ICF-SW77 or Grundig Satellit 700. Would also
}    fr[consider an ICF-SW100S, though reviews have not been stellar on that
}    fr[unit. Peace,
}    fr[ Bob Freeman
}
}    Bob,
}
}    Huh??? Reviews on he SW-100 have been universally terrific!!! Where did you
}   get your info???
}
}Although the overall review in Passport 1995 is quite good, my impression
}after reading it was, that there is a lot of room for improvement. The price
}is relatively high, so I would say at the moment this seems to be a bad deal.
}
}Chris
}--


To read reviews on all 3 receivers have a look at the Web page of Radio
Netherlands at this URL

http://www.rnw.nl/rnw

These reviews are essentially those that appear in the WRTH.

Peter


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>  Huh??? Reviews on he SW-100 have been universally terrific!!! Where did you
> get your info???
>
> Tom
> Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive
>
It came from the SW newsgroup, I don't remember the exact reason. Perhaps
someone could remind me. Thanks for the news on the SW-100. I like the size for
carring to and fro work.
Peace,
Bob
Minneapolis, MN


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:16 1995
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Date: Sat, 8 Jul 1995 15:17:00 EST
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From: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Subject: WWW server change
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Incase you haven't noticed, when you type in http://www.rnw.nl/rnw you
now get routed to a different server. In the next few days we'll be
restyling the pages and advertising for an INTERNET producer. The
experimental phase of our use of the INTERNET was a great success.
. Even without advertising we managed to get around 12500 hits
a week. Now we're moving into the interactive phase. Thanks for
everyone's support so far.

Jonathan Marks
Radio Netherlands


From [e-mail] Tue Jul 11 23:29:19 1995
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Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:21:00 +0100
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From: Jan Nieuwenhuis <[e-mail]>
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  To: All interested in WEATHER FACSIMILE RECEPTION   -  11th July '95
  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  MESSAGE UPDATE:  **** WXFAX 3.0 **** WXFAX 3.0 **** WXFAX 3.0 ****

  If you are interested in weather facsimile reception but you do not
  know where to find these stations on Shortwave and Longwave, and you
  do not want to buy an expensive book about the subject, then try
  "WXFAX", THE Weather Facsimile Database Programme for radio-
  listening/weather-amateurs/professionals.
  WXFAX version 3.0 contains at the moment information of 83
  facsimile weather stations in 40 countries and it lists 246 records
  (this may be changed when you receive a registered version of the
  software, because THE DATAFILE IS UPDATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASES).
  With the registered version of WXFAX v3.0 you will be able to make
  complete sorted listings in frequency (QRG), station, callsign
  (QRA) and country (QTH) order as well as an ITU country/station
  list, a stations address list, (selected) stations transmission
  info, a weather map identification list, some general info about fax
  transmissions, where to obtain decoding software, a simple interface
  scheme, latest fax info, station model info etc.
  Most of the data can be displayed to the screen as well as to a
  printer. It is NOT possible to change any of the data but you will
  receive the latest available fax-database-file if you register and
  after 1 year you will receive a message that there will be a new
  version of the software available at reduced cost if you have a
  registered version.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
  Computer:          IBM-compatible AT(tm) 286, 386, 486 or Pentium
  Diskdrive:         1.44 MB (3,5") (distributed on this floppy)
  Memory:            640 kB
  Operating system:  DOS 3.3 - DOS 6.22
  Monitor:           VGA (640 * 480) Color
  The sample maps within the program are in a VGA 640*480 resolution.
  The programme was tested on a 486DX2 computer and a color (S)VGA
  monitor. It might also work using other screen types, but this has
  NOT been tested. Please try yourself using the UNregistered version.

CHANGES TO THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF WXFAX (2.3):
  Date: 1st May 1995 (WXFAX v3.0)
  - Fixed a memory problem for 286 systems.
  - Fixed a small bug in the record counter in 'Display Listings'.
  - Fixed a small bug in the 'Listings to Printer' routines.
  - Changed some text and colors displayed to the screen.
  - Made a "link" from the 'Station Information Display' to 'Latest
    Fax Stations Info'.
  - Changed and updated the internal configuration of the database.
  - Combined 'About fax transmissions' & 'Technical Specifications'.
  - Added 'SCHEDULE' transmissions in the 'Station Info display'.
  - Added 'FAX statistics' in the 'Main Menu' to give an impression
    about the frequency occupation and region of where to find fax
    weather stations.
  - Added another programme (Tiny PICEM) to display the sample GIF(tm)
    files (# see NOTES).
  - Replaced the sample weather maps with new maps.
  - Replaced the 'Simple Fax Decoder' text file with a GIF(tm) file.
  - Replaced the 'Weather Map Station Model' with a better GIF file.

SAMPLE VERSION OF THE WXFAX PROGRAMME:
  A completely revised sample copy of the programme can be downloaded
  from 'Scoop' BBS in Bunschoten, The Netherlands (tel. [phone])
  (file-area #9, luister- & zendamateurs).
  If you have access to Internet you can download an UNregistered
  version of the software using 'anonymous - ftp' at the following
  FTP-server:

  Host     : oak.oakland.edu
  Location : SimTel/msdos/hamradio
  Filename : wxfax3_0.zip

  The programme is also available at any other SimTel-MSDOS mirror
  site and at several 'hamradio' related Bulletin-Board-Systems
  worldwide.

REFERENCES:
  "Nothing to improve; a most comprehensive programme"
   - Angus Low (Australia) : Bureau of Meteorology, Data Management
  "A well thought out usefull reference; well recommended"
   - Chris Jenkins & John Evans in "DSWCI ShortWave News"
  "Very useful and well worth the investment"
   - Mike Richards (United Kingdom) in 'Shortwave Magazine'.
  "A welcome addition to the ShortWave Listening hobby"
   - Philippe Cadic (France) in 'France CB'.
  "Easy to work with and clear presentation"
  - Mario Gongolsky (Germany) in 'Computer & Radio'.
  "A program of professional quality"
  - Denis Bonomo (France) in 'MegaHertz Magazine'.
  "An impressive little program with a lot of options"
  - Richard Baker (U.S.A.) in 'SPEEDX - Shortwave Radio Today'

======================================================================
| Jan Nieuwenhuis, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland |
| Tel. [phone] (19.00 - 22.00)                                   |
| Netmail (FIDO)    : 2:500/202                                      |
| Mail (FIDO)       : 'Scoop' BBS, Bunschoten: 03499-96366           |
| E-mail            : [e-mail]                                  |
======================================================================


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:29 1995
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From: Temp63 <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Grundig Yachtboy
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 20:49:32 -0700
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I am a fairly new shortwave radio listener.  I live on the Pacific coast
and am most interested in picking up radio stations from Europe and the
Near East (Turkey, Greece, etc.)

I am trying to decide what type of radio to buy and have had someone
recommend a Grundig Yachtboy.  Does anyone have any comments, good or
bad, about this model?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

M.A. Kupeli


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mousefingr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RealAudio and Pirate Radio
Date: 11 Jul 1995 21:31:41 -0400
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WZRD Wizard Radio has a sight at:

http://www.mcs.net/~koppout/wzrd.html


Hastings UFO Society, a CB "club" has a page at:

http://santarosa.edu/hufos/(all file formats)

I have never checked either of these, so they might not be there, but
they're worth a shot.
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[e-mail]    or   [e-mail]
Wauconda, Illinois


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
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Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 11 Jul 1995 22:27:35 -0400
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In article <3tqo7g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
writes:

>Well, if you're right (and personally I don't think you are) that is a
>very sad reflection on the type of people who are interested in
>shortwave.

Rather an unkind and uncalled for comment, don't you think?   I would
expect all kinds of people are interested in shortwave, everyone from
saints to mass murderers.  Which is a damn good thing for you, since you
make your living writing about the subject.

He was just expressing an opinion about whether or not moderation is a
good idea.  (Yeah, yeah, I know you were too...)  But is a little civility
too much to ask?

jdt


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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC Confirmations
Date: 11 Jul 1995 22:27:36 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, "MacHarg, Ken"
<[e-mail]> writes:

> Does
>anyone know if they issue any sort of "Thank you for writing"
>cards in response to reception reports?

Yes, they have responded which such cards, but I don't know how consistent
they are.  Sometimes, if you send a good report directly to a transmitter
site, they actually reply with a regular QSL.  But again, I don't know how
consistently this happens.  I've gotten something like two responses like
this in about a dozen tries.

jdt


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HAUSER/MT LIBEL LAWSUIT
Date: 11 Jul 1995 22:27:41 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan
Morisseau) writes:

>    I have to agree. Glen hauser is a self-important, arrogant, a**h***
of
>enormous proportions, but he is by no means the only one in this hobby
and
>that doesn't mean he ought not to ahve the right to speak out and prove
that
>he does , indeed, suffer from PDD. I read the article in question and
found
>the remrks quoted silly and obviously partisan cant. Whether Hauuser
indulged
>
>his sense of ego even further than he is normally want to do, or Rachel
>Baughn
>decided to add her own unique perspective makes no difference. I wouldn't

>dignify their personal opinions with anything like a lawsuit, or even a
>threat
>of one. Besides, truth is an absolute defence in libel actions -
something
>the
>potential plaintiff needs to weigh before charging off.

Anyone who has put in as much time, energy, money, and sweat into writing,
publishing and generally publicizing this hobby as Hauser has for years,
and for precious little financial return, (or even simple thanks) can be
as self-important an asshole as he wants.  MT, Review of International
Broadcasting, World of Radio, and all the rest are his publications, and
he can express any opinion he wants.

As for Cooper's lawsuit, it always amazes me how these lovers of freedom,
advocates of the constitution and the free press,
denegrators-of-opressive-goverment types like W.C.   react when someone
prints or says something they don't like: THEY SUE!!!

I guess the criminal-coddling, corrupt U.S. court system has a use after
all.

jdt


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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Antenna Wall Plugs
Date: 11 Jul 1995 22:27:42 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Seifert, Rick"
<[e-mail]> writes:

>noticed a post regarding "antenna plugs" installed in the walls of an
>apartment buillding, apparently using the same type of outlet as the ac
>receptacles.  While less common today, using like receptacles for
>multiple applications was a fairly routine occurance in the past.
>
>

On a related topic, does anyone have any experience in hooking up a
shortwave receiver to a cable TV jack?  I know that is just asking for
interference, but I wonder if a filter can be constructed to block the TV
signals?  I've had some mixed results with hooking my portable receivers
to the telephone line (through a proper line block).   Living in an
apartment, one gets desparate for antennas...would the fact that the cable
TV is coaxial (and thus shielded) make a difference?

jdt


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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: 11 Jul 1995 22:30:06 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (A.G.
Davies) writes:

>To which could be added VOA's rendition of 'Yankee Doodle' which leaves
>you in no doubt as to whose voice you're listening to.

I'm not a terribly patriotic sort, but I have to admit that even I get a
bit stirred when I hear the VOA sign on/sign off.

I know that Radio Canada's simple interval signal is amongst my favorites.
 Maybe because it's the first station I ever heard, and I've always been a
Canadadophile.

But my favorite has to bee the old Radio RSA interval signal.  The
wonderful guitar song, and the bird call in the background.  That bird
call drove every cat I ever had absolutely nuts.

jdt


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David G. Schwartz)
Subject: Re: Verifying the Quality of a Ground Wire
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Summary: Yes, but not easily (or cheaply)
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In article <3tq5ke$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mark S Broski) writes:
>One of the things I've wondered about for a long time is how you
>go about verifying the quality of a ground wire.  I've got a
>multi-meter but that's about it.

Proper verification of commercial-quality RF grounding would involve
some fairly sensitive RF test equipment. Certainly well beyond the
capabilities of consumer multi-meters. The multi-meter you have
will only be measuing DC resistance which will not tell you a thing
about something's RF properties. RF is a whole 'nother realm of
electronic theory.

> If I drive a rod into eight
>feet of moist soil, do I just have to take it on faith that
>this is a good ground, or is there some objective measure of
>ground quality.

8' of ground rod into moist soil is going to be perfectly adequate
for all SWL work and most amateur radio work provided that moist
soil is reasonably well connected (electrically) to the rest of
the planet (i.e. not in a large plastic bucket). Fantastic quality
of RF grounding is only necessary when you are transmitting large
quantities of power and most such antennas will have a large
quantity of conductor buried in the earth around the transmitting
site.

.............Dave


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:36 1995
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Subject: Slinky
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If you can use any sort of an outdoor antenna, the Slinky is probably
not your best bet.  I live in an apartment in an area with really high
QRM and the Slinky works better than a long wire for me because I can
easily move it around and lengthen and shorten it to cut down on part of
the noise.  Since I use an old Hallicrafters S38E for SWLing, no problem
connecting, just a length of wire with alligator clips on either end.
Plus the other nice thing is when I'm done listening it all coils up
nicely by the radio and I don't have wire strung all over the place.
Sure, there's better ways to cut noise and stuff, but on a limited
budget this way works pretty doggone good for me!!
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MikeNelson)
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Test


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John McLaughlin)
Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
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Bryan Cowan ([e-mail]) writes:
> In article <3tsscn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
> (Craig Garnett) wrote:
>
>> Richard Morrison ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> > My Radio Shack DX440, a great little radio, needs repair. After five
>> > years, the mode feature doesn't function. Clock shows, but can't turn
>> > receiver on (power and tuning knobs don't function). I really like this
>> > receiver, but I wonder if the cost of repair will cost more than a
>> > comparably-good radio? Suggestions?
>>
>> Give the service folks at Universal Radio a call. When I blew out my
>> ATS-803A, they were able to diagnose it over the phone and tell me
>> exactly how much it'd cost to get fixed. Since the DX440 and the 803A are
>> the same radio, they ought to be able to take care of you, or at least
>> give you some idea of whether repairing it makes sense. Their number is
>> [phone].
>>
>> Just a satisfied customer...
>> -Craig
>
> Thats odd...I have the same problem with my DX440. I took it to Radio
> Shack and they gave me an estimate of about $50 just from a verbal
> description. I haven't actually brought the radio in, however. Again, the
> question is, is a DX440 worth fixing?

My DX440 quit working a while ago.  I did not use it in a year, and when I
went to use it, it was dead.  Thought the problem was with the ac adapter,
but it is ok.  Personally, I didn't like the DX440 anyways, so it'll stay
dead for a long time...

John


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From: [e-mail] (John Spencer)
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Subject: Sony ICF-2010 archive
Date: 12 Jul 1995 02:51:18 GMT
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I have purchased the Sony 2010 and I was wondering if there is an archive of
information about the 2010 that I might be able to find on the Internet?

Thank you,
John Spencer [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Petronet Networks)
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 04:26:48 GMT
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[e-mail] (Atkins) wrote:

>I saw someone had posted that they were considering buying a Lowe
>HF-150.  Well, I am also considering buying one.  I have only listened to
>shortwave on a cheap $50 analog SW with a telescoping antenna (poor
>reception) so I do not understand what it means to hear an awesome short
>wave radio.  I do know I love shortwave, but I can only imagine what it's
>like through a nice radio like the HF-150.  I was really impressed with
>the looks of the thing in the ad in Grove's catalog.  Plus, some guy
>raved about it (someone apparently important).  Someone please tell me
>(ASSUMING I HAVE A VERY GOOD ANTENNA SETUP) that this HF-150 will blow my
>mind and be a GREAT DEAL different in quality than the $50 analog
>handheld that I have.  I mean, hell for $600.00 this baby better rock and
>roll!  Comments please.
>--Atkins

I have a Lowe HF-225 and believe me. the 150 will do well for you.  It
is physcially small but the audio quality is unsurpassed in anything
I've ever heard.  The HF-150's audio is even better.

You'll like it...
---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:40 1995
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Subject: 15115 QRM, Ghana, Israel
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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From: [e-mail]

T.>On the 15115 interference, Rich McVicar of HCJB already has said the recent
T.>QRM to Radio New Zealand International was an unintentional oversight caused
T.>by engineers testing a transmitter. When they realized what was going on
T.>they turned off the transmitter. No big deal... a one-time event. Some
T.>people insist on making a mountain...

Nah, that's just the loonies who think that they are pit-bull terrier
attack dogs, instead of humans!
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From: [e-mail]

WG>Kenneth Hookanson ([e-mail]) wrote:
WG>:  Does anyone have the amateur radio calls for "Hoisy" Hosington:
WG>: ,John Pomroy,Ernie Gleeson who are membersof the Goldcoasters:

Hoisy Hoisington is actually named Don Hoisington (I think) in Alabama,
and if I remember right it is W4CJL or W4CJY. I have been to his house
and seen the famous transmitters!
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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:41 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Hello to everyone, after just discovering this group.

I are looking for any reviews on the JRC 525 reciver, could anybody point us to
any magazines or books which may have reviewed this receiver in the past.

Thanks in advance



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: 12 Jul 1995 07:14:24 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Richard A Madsen) wrote:

> I am on second floor of apartment and use a long-wire (Its actually about
> 50 feet long and it hangs out my window and down side of building a few
> feet.  Rcvr here in Minnesota is Collins 75S-1 .  I have been SWL since
> 1938 and amateur call sign is W0MM. So give it a try and Gud listening.

Actually, I'm thinking of taking a longwire I had made into a loop for AM
DX and putting it along the top of the cornice between the first and
second floors. (My AM DX reciever recently died, so the antenna is free.)
Another possibility would be to tie it to a hook in the ceiling meant for
a hanging plant. The reciever I had been using is a Realistic DX-440 but
I'm thinking of digging out an old Hallicrafters S-40 I have and using it
instead. The tuning is less precise, of course, but in anybody's opinion,
is it still a better reciever than the DX-440? Just thought I'd ask.


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:43 1995
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From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Verifying the Quality of a Ground Wire
Date: 12 Jul 1995 09:07:48 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> Burr
Patterson, [e-mail] writes:
>   Try metering it to the gnd on a telephone pole gnd wire, remember to
>check the loop res between the pole and rod before starting.
>

Take care measuring a ground resistance using an ordinary pocket
multimeter. A multimeter uses a DC current to make its measurements and
this can cause electrolytic action at the boundary between the ground rod
and the surrounding soil. This won't  damage it but will give misleading
readings. To observe this your self try doing two readings of resistance
with the red & black leads of your multimeter swapped. Chances are you'll
get two very different figures. Also you may see the reading change with
time (it can significantly alter over 30 seconds). Both these effects are
the result of electrolytic action.

If  you measure the resistance between two rods stuck in the soil you
might also observe galvanic action (i.e the soil and the two rods behave
as a weak battery). You'll first see this as negative resistance
measurements. But if you switch your multimeter to read voltage it will
display a potential difference between the two rods.

The bottom line is is that measuring ground performance using DC current
is not a reliable method. In the absence of an AC measuring bridge, DC
measurements can be used as a guide to performance with care. One crude
way is to measure two values of ground resistance (one with leads on the
multimeter swapped over) and take an average of the two readings.

Steve Whitt
Editor Medium Wave News


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Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John McLaughlin) writes:
:>
:>My DX440 quit working a while ago.  I did not use it in a year, and when I
:>went to use it, it was dead.  Thought the problem was with the ac adapter,
:>but it is ok.  Personally, I didn't like the DX440 anyways, so it'll stay
:>dead for a long time...
:>
:>John

I've been using a DX-440 for a long time and like it. If you don't want yours,
I'd be more than happry to take it off your hands ;-)

        Rich...

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From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chunning Shao)
Subject: What knid of shortwave radio should I buy?
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Because of the strong interference from Chinese government to the
Voice of American, it is now very difficult to listen to Voice of
American in China.  My friend wants me to buy a shortwave radio for
him because he relies on VOA as a source of information, it should
be farely small so I can smuggle it into China, within the price
range of 200 to 300 dollars and easy to operate.
Does any one have any suggestions?
thanks a lot.


From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn Lindamood)
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Subject: Manual for UNIDEN CR-2021?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 12:44:39 GMT
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Hello,

     Recently I bought a used Uniden CR-2021 from a friend at work.
Unfortunately, the unit is about ten years old and he didn't have the
manual anymore. Does anyone have a copy of a CR-2021 manual?  If you'd be
willing to send me a copy, I'd be happy to reimburse you for the postage and
photocopying.

Thank you,

Glenn Lindamood
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Jul 12 10:46:47 1995
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From: Paolo Morandotti <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: 12 Jul 1995 13:03:01 GMT
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[e-mail] ("Richard Hunt") wrote:
>What's you favourite interval signal and/or signature music? I think that
>a good interval signal has these characteristics: it is simple (so it
>doesn't disappear into the mush); it is distinctive and not easily
>confused with other stations; and finally, it identifies with the country.
>
>Radio Australia's Waltzing Matilda wins on all three counts. So does
>Radio Austria International's snippet from the Blue Danube Waltz.
>
>Richard Hunt
>[e-mail]

I think one of best interval signals is broadcasted by
RAI-Radiotelevisione Italiana. The bird is in the Italian radio story,
and the bells are truly distinctive - nobody could confuse them with, for
instance, Radio Nederland bells; finally, there is our hymn "Fratelli
d'Italia".
I like also the Radio Tirana one: it is a popular local music. And
RAE-Radiodifusion Argentina al Exterior has an excellent signal with
identification.


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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Taylor)
Date: 08 Jul 95 14:12:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony 2010
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Hi Charlie:
   Your message about hot, drifting, shortwave receivers reminded me so
much of me that I had to respond.  I have a houseful of old
Hallicrafters, Magnavoxes, and even an old floor model Philco vintage
1930's- early 40's.  All work, most work well.  I have given away 2 of
these to novice SWL-ers.  Recently I bought a SONY ICF 7600 - great
little carry-along.  The radio was used.  I bought another used rig- A
SONY ICF 2010, then did the KIWA IF filter mod which is well worth the
cost and effort.  I enjoyed the 2010 so much  with it's scan, direct
entry, 32 memories and synchronous detection feature that I sprung for a
(used) Kenwood R-5000 tabletop.   Yep you guessed it....  the 2010 is
still my favorite.  It's near the level of the R-5000 with much greater
ease of operation.  I think we feel the same about the new generation of
radios.
                                                 Joe Taylor  N4NAS
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Taylor)
Date: 08 Jul 95 14:26:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Select-A-Tenna
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Hello Lester  from  Joe in Kentucky.

 A SELECT-A-TENNA is a tuned loop.  They cost about $60 + shipping (or
at least mine did).  It is one of several tuned loops that you can
purchase.  I was told that they were hot items during the oil
exploration days on Alaska's north slope when staff would get homesick
during those long winter nights.  With the Select-A-Tenna they could
"tune in regional/clear channel home stations".  You can wind your own
loops to do the same thing.  I have better luck with my own homebrewed
than the SELECT-A-TENNA, but I'm pregitious  :-).   Your receiver does
not have to actually be physically connected to the loop for it to work,
but some loops MAY be connected if you wish.  My SELECT-A-TENNA does not
have provision for directly connecting it to my radio antenna jack, but
other models do as I understand it.  Just close proximity of the loop to
the receiver's ferrite antenna (or other coupler) allows greater signal
tranfer.
 I have a bunch of radios and have played with SELECT-A-TENNA with many
of them.  Here is a rough run-down:
 RADIO                    IMPROVMENT
 SONY 7600                  YES
 SONY 2010                  YES
 SUPER RADIO III             NO

 Remember Lester that I am talking  ONLY  about Medium Wave reception
with these radios and the SELECT-A-TENNA as that's all the
SELECT-A-TENNA is good for.

 The S-A-T is about 14 inches in diameter, mine is a round brown plastic
unit.  On the front  dead center is a knob (the tuner) and around the
knob a dial marked  550  -  -  -  - 1700.  As you turn the dial with
your radio tuned to your MW station there should be a spot where the
station you are hearing  "peaks up"  a little or a lot, depending on
your receiver.  By moving (turning) the loop (and yet keeping your
receiver close by it) you can improve different directions of reception.
 The loop will help you get a better signal from one direction while
nulling another direction.  This works well when two signals are
interfering.  As to fluorescent light BUZZ   I wonder if you will hear
an improvement.  It is possible that you could null out "some" of the
noise, allowing for a better quality signal, but be prepared for some
experimentation as to where your listening site is located.  If you have
my luck  your favorite spot where you can get it all together will turn
out to be a poor spot.  If you are like me the best spot will be near
the center of the bathroom floor where I'm not welcome to string my
wires  :-).
                                          Joe Taylor     N4NAS
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Owens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX-#() and antennas
Date: 10 Jul 1995 15:27:32 -0400
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Cal Kutemeier ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In <[e-mail]> Kevin McGrath
: <[e-mail]> writes:
: >
: >Hello all,
: >
: >I am currently using a DX-390 with a clip-on wire antenae...I was
: >browsing thru the Rat Shack catalog for '95 and noticed that they
: offered
: >an antenne with booster pre-amplifier that claims to perform just as
: an
: >outdoor set-up...does anyone have any comments about this product? Is
: it
: >worth the $23?
: >Thanks!
: >Kevin

: I bought that unit a fews weeks ago for using with my DX-440.  There is
: a very noticeable improvement in the strength of the schedule.  I would
: recommend that you buy it. At $23, it is worth the money for using with
: your portable.

: Cal

I got a DX-380 at a yard sale, have you any
Kevin, Cal or anybody....

I got a DX-380 at a yard-sale do you have any comments about RS radios?
o
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hastings UFO Society)
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Subject: Re: Noise...
Date: 10 Jul 1995 16:17:20 GMT
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{{nected Ronnie.


Hello.

This is Ronnie Dobbs of the Hastings UFO Society channeling to you by
way of Madame Thelma on the Psychic CB Channel Number 22, from an
undisclosed location.

Dear Mr. jce,

Madame Thelma says to tell you that you ought to listen to your wife
more often as it sounds to her that she is " a Woman Wise beyond her
years".

We here at the Hastings UFO Society hold that there is a certain
fondness which many folks hold for that 40 meter whine, or that sort
of swimmy headed helium like flanging or doubling sound when off
frequency, that just seems to enhance the Shortwave Listening
Experience.

Especially when it is accompanied by static.

That's why we always try to keep some background static in all our
Audio Psicasts from PCBR, and when it's not there, Communications
Director Luther Atkins synthesizes background static by holding a
glass of carbonated beverage near the microphone.

As Society Member Cecil Simms frequently says, " if there ain't
static, then it aint Shortwave, or it aint Natural,...or something."


This concludes our commentary.


Thank You.


Ronnie Dobbs
President
Hastings UFO Society




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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Black)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: re: Hallicrafters S-119 Help
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Date: Wed, 12 Jul 95 01:03:04 EDT
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"J.Frazee" <[e-mail]> was given a Hallicrafters
S-119 Sky Buddy II, and says it works fine except that there is a
constant hum from the speaker.  He went on to say something about
running the output through his stereo and use an equalizer, but then
the message got cut off.

This is a fairly old receiver.  I know there was an article in Ham
Radio years ago with the history of the Sky Buddy series, and the
original one was manufactured before WWII, and if I remember properly,
the final model in the series came around the beginning of the fifties.
I think something like the S-38 series acted as the replacement, and that
was a more recent receiver.

Anyway, the point to this is that if there is hum, it could very well
be due to a bad filter capacitor in the power supply.  It would be
the first choice to check since those old electrolytics do dry out and
thus lose their ability to filter the ac from the B+ line.

The hum might also possibly be due to a tube that has a short from
the filament to the cathode.  In other words, it would put an ac
signal directly into the signal path, and cause the hum.

Since I got into electronics just as tubes were making their last
gasp twenty five years ago, I'm no expert on them.  There used
to be tube testers in places like drug stores (and they sold
replacement tubes for the ones you found bad), which made very simple
tests of the tubes, including I thought a check for a short between
the filament and the the cathode.  If you could get the pinouts of
the tubes (old editions of the ARRL Handbook, which might be available
at a library) had common tube pinouts in the back), you could check
for shorts between the filament and the cathode using an ohmmeter.
Be sure to take only one tube out at a time, so you don't mix them up.

Since your message arrived incomplete, it isn't clear whether your
hum problem was there before you hooked the receiver up to the stereo, or
if you are trying it to remove the hum.

If you are trying to remove the hum, it's better to fix the receiver.
It very likely is due to a bad component.

But if the hum arrived as a result of hooking it to the stereo, it
must be in the method you use to do the hookup.  Furthermore, you might
be putting yourself into a dangerous situation.

If your Sky Buddy happens to lack a power transformer, I don't know
about your particular model but I do know that there were some
shortwave receivers that ran directly off the ac line, it can be
very dangerous to start hooking the receiver up to external devices.
This danger might also be the cause of hum.

The hum might also be a result of the method you are using to hook
the receiver to the stereo.  A little more detail might help.  Does the
receiver have a place to connect up an external speaker, and are you
using that?  Or are you connecting through the headphone jack.  Any
speaker would tend to be connected through a transformer at the output
of the receiver, and transformer coupling is a good way of getting
rid of ground loops that cause hum.  But I seem to recall some
headphone jacks that used a capacitor to couple to the plate of
the audio amplifier and this might not be such a good idea.  THis
arrangement tended to be used in cheaper receivers, and the SKy
Buddy series was low end.

ALso note that old shortwave receivers were intended to be used
with high impedance headphones.  I'm not sure where that is leading
in connection with your hum problem, but it is an observation taht might
hot be realized by those brought up in the solid state era.

I hope this helps.  Post some more details, and a more specific answer
is more likely to be arrived at.

     Michael  VE2BVW


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:10 1995
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Subject: 15115 QRM, Ghana, Israel
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T.>On the 15115 interference, Rich McVicar of HCJB already has said the recent
T.>QRM to Radio New Zealand International was an unintentional oversight caused
T.>by engineers testing a transmitter. When they realized what was going on
T.>they turned off the transmitter. No big deal... a one-time event. Some
T.>people insist on making a mountain...

Nah, that's just the loonies who think that they are pit-bull terrier
attack dogs, instead of humans!
---
 ~ SLMR 2.1a ~ Genetic Engineering: Heir Styling


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:11 1995
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Subject: Re: Goldcoasters
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WG>Kenneth Hookanson ([e-mail]) wrote:
WG>:  Does anyone have the amateur radio calls for "Hoisy" Hosington:
WG>: ,John Pomroy,Ernie Gleeson who are membersof the Goldcoasters:

Hoisy Hoisington is actually named Don Hoisington (I think) in Alabama,
and if I remember right it is W4CJL or W4CJY. I have been to his house
and seen the famous transmitters!
---
 ~ SLMR 2.1a ~ ANARC SWL Net Sundays at 10 a.m. on 7240 kHz


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:12 1995
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Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of
From: [e-mail] (Larry Nebron)
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A >That is a crucial point, and one that is often misunderstood by
SWL's
A >who claim that people in the Third World "cannot afford" satellite.
A >What CBC is doing in Canada (ie. relaying several international
A >broadcasters overnight) is just one example of how people with an
A >ordinary radio, even in developed countries, can benefit from
A >satellite. I can't imagine that CBC would have done this if it
A >entailed relaying directly off shortwave. And it also explains why
A >other broadcasters are rushing to get a signal onto one of the
birds -
A >this sort of opportunity to reach a wider audience only comes if
you
A >have made the initial investment.

The CBC relay of the WRN is really exciting for International
Broadcasting.  We have a nice quid pro quo here, CBC found a great low
cost source (maybe free for all I know) of quality programming and WRN
found a way to get its clients programs relayed in way the individual
client could not do on their own.

The way I understand WRN, is that its a 'Vanity' broadcast similar to
ones on shortwave in the USA, but with a higher standard for the clients
its accepts.

CBC even thought it has the facilities to relay SW transmissions off the
air NEVER would attempt to duplicate the WRN for reason of audio quality
if for no other reason. CBC found a interesting program format at the
right price.  If they did not have budget problems they would not be
doing this.

The real question is how the listeners have reacted to hearing the
International Broadcasters and how the International Broadcasters
program to this audience?  I wonder what type and size audience will be
attracted to these broadcasts?   Will creative broadcasters like RN test
the size of the audience with say a WRN relay only, contest?
---
 * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!
---
 * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: JRC 525
Date: 12 Jul 1995 09:20:03 -0700
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In article <3tvspf$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Hello to everyone, after just discovering this group.
>
>I are looking for any reviews on the JRC 525 reciver, could anybody point us to
>any magazines or books which may have reviewed this receiver in the past.
>
>Thanks in advance
>

Essentially there have been four reviews.

1. 1987 World Radio TV Handbook

2. Passport to World Band Radio (1987 I  believe but summaries in
subsequent ones up to about 1992)

3. QST July 1988

4. More Radio Receiver Chance or Choice by Rainer Lichte published by
Gilfer Shortwave.

Items 1-3 should be available in most 'main' branches of public libraries.
Item 4 was published in 1987 or thereabouts and was an update to a book
published in 1985 called Radio Receiver Chance or Choice. Some libraries
have this book.

If the test is very important to you you can get both books for roughly $10
from Gilfer. The books cover also the R5000, Drake R7a, JRC 515 and 505,
Icom R71 (citing radios in the same class).

Peter


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:15 1995
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Subject: Commercial SW and Sports
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******************* Start of Forwarded Message *****************
I don't see this changing anytime soon. . .there are too few
shortwave
sets in the US, and too many other sources of info (local radio,
TV, etc.)
for shortwave to be really attractive to a mass audience here in
the US
(at least, in the conventional, advertiser suppoorted mode).
That is why
almost all of these programs are either government (VOA) or
listener
supported (religious and other paid programming).

There may be some money in boradcasting US based programs
(sports?) top
expatriate Americans around the globe,  but I haven't heard
anyone express
any interest in such a venture so far. Any takers?

------------------------------

******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************
     Several years ago I worked with a local broadcaster in the
U.S. who was considering opening up a commercial shortwave
station. We went so far as to begin filling in the FCC forms and
doing engineering studies. The project dried up eventually when
our explorations and studies of stations like WRNO showed that
it would not be economically feasible to operate a commercial
station, i.e. simulcasting his AM station and adding other
features.
     There could be interest among expatriate Americans in
sports as AFRTS used to do. One big difference now as compared
to then is the widespread use of satellite delivered programs.
Here in Quito I watched last night's All Star baseball game
which was on both ABC and ESPN International. So, sports
unavailable 20 years ago when AFRTS went off the air are now
available to the person living overseas by TV. However, as one
who enjoys listening to a good baseball game by radio at night,
I would enjoy it if someone like WRNO or WWCR or WHRI would
carry some play-by-play regularly.
     We have had some listeners in remote areas tell us here at
HCJB that they stop work at 12:00 UTC when we broadcast both the
news and a summary of North American sports scores on our
Morning in the Mountains program. They say it is the only place
they know of to pick up the scores.
     Cable TV in Latin America is currently limited in two ways.
First, it is limited by area. Here in Quito it is only available
in the more wealthy parts of town, and two other cities, but not
available elsewhere in the country.
Here in Quito there are also perhaps a half dozen scrambled
signals broadcast by the cable company for those who live
outside of the wired area.
     Second, in most Latin cities where I have seen a schedule,
English stations are very limited. For example, the last time I
checked, in Bogota and Santiago and Panama City there are only
one or two English stations, plus maybe a movie channel. So you
have one or two channels that cherry-pick from CNN and the major
U.S. networks, which means you get only so much programming. I
think it is still the same in San Jose as well. Here in Quito we
have a much more expanded situation with the three major
networks represented, CNN International, ESPN International plus
3 bi-lingual movie stations, WGN, a Boston station, WOR, CNBC
and a few other channels like Discovery and TNT which you can
get in either language if you have the right equipment.
     But, as indicated above, the Quito situation carries much
more than the systems in other countries. There are very few
privately owned satellite dishes here, so those outside of the
wired area are out of luck.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:16 1995
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           HCJB TRANSMISSION SCHEDULE

           J95E (effective July 13, 1995)

(The changes involve a new frequency for English to the
S.Pacific 07:00-08:30 UTC and a new frequency for German
to Europe 04:30-05:00 UTC.)

Language  Time (UTC)   Fqy    Target     Power  Azimuth

ARABIC 19:00-20:00  15520  N.Africa    250    060
       21:30-22:00  15520  N.Africa    250    060

CZECH  05:00-05:30  12025  Europe      100    034
       18:00-18:30  15520  Europe      250    040

ENG.   00:30-05:00  9745   E.N.America 100    344
       05:00-07:00  9745   W.N.America 100    324
       07:00-08:30  11615  Europe      250    034
       07:00-11:30  5900   S.Pacific   100    215
       11:00-15:00  12005  Caribbean   100    043
       11:30-14:30  15115  N/S America 50/50  353/160
       14:30-16:00  15115  S.America   100    139
       13:30-21:00  6080   Ecuador     010    090(vert.)
       17:00-20:00  15490  Europe      100    042

FRENCH 00:00-00:30  12005  E.Canada    250    004
       06:30-07:00  12025  Europe      100    034
       20:30-21:00  15520  Europe      250    040

GEORGIAN 04:00-04:30(Su-Th)11635 Georgia 250    040

GERMAN 04:30-05:00  5905   Europe      250    035
       06:00-06:30  12025  Europe      100    035
       09:30-10:00  6110   S.America   100    155
       18:30-19:00  15520  Europe      250    040
       21:00-21:30  15520  Europe      250    040
       23:00-00:00  11635  S.America   050    131

JAP.   04:30-05:00  9765   N.America   100    329
       11:30-12:00  9415   Japan       250    320
       22:00-23:00  11615  S.America   100    124

KIKONGO 05:00-05:15(M-F) 9765 SW Africa 100    100

NORDIC 05:30-06:00(W,F,Sa)12025 Europe 100    035
       20:00-20:30(W,F,Sa)15520 Europe 250    030

PORT.  05:00-05:15(Sa,Su)9765 SW Africa 100    100
       05:15-06:00(M-F) 9765 SW Africa  100    100
       05:30-06:00(Su,M,Tu,Th)12025 Europe 100 035
       07:30-09:30  6125  S.America     100    155
       15:00-18:00  15295 S.America     100    100
       20:00-20:30(Su,M,Tu,Th)15520 Europe 250 050
       23:00-02:30  11615  S.America    100    124

QUICHUA 08:30-10:30  690    Ecuador      050  000/180
        08:30-13:30  3220   Ecuador      10   090(vert.)
        08:30-13:30  6080   Ecuador      10   090(vert.)
        09:00-09:30  6110   S.America    100  155
        10:00-11:00  6110   S.America    100  155
        21:00-03:00  3220   Ecuador      10   090(vert.)
        21:00-03:00  6080   Ecuador      10   090(vert.)
        22:00-00:30  9745   S.America    100  155

RUSSIAN 01:47-02:00(Su-Th) 11635 Cent.Russia 250  030
        02:00-04:00        11635 Cent.Russia 250  030

        04:00-04:30(F,Sa)  11635 W.Russia    250  040
        05:00-07:00        11615  W.Russia   250  034
        10:30-11:30        9415   E.Russia   250  334

SPANISH 10:30-15:00  11960  N/S America   50/50 330/150
        10:30-05:04  690    Ecuador       050   000/180
        10:30-05:04  6050   Andes         050   18/172
        12:00-13:00  9415   Cent.America  250   320
        15:00-05:00  15140  N/S America   50/50 330/150
        22:00-23:00  15520  Europe        250   050

TAJIK   01:15-01:30(Su-Th) 11635  Cent.Asia 250 030

UZBEK   01:30-01:47(Su-Th) 11635  Cent.Asia 250 030

**HCJB also broadcasts 24 hours per day in upper sideband
on 15540 (30 kw) and 21455 kHz (1.5 kw) both at 35/225
degrees in a variety of languages.

Frequency Management     FAX: [phone]
HCJB                     E-mail: [e-mail]
Casilla 17-17-691
Quito, Ecuador


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:19 1995
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        Hello, everyone;

        MRI will maek a frequency change, beginning August 1, 1995, for its
0300 UTC service to East Africa.

        Beginning August 1, MRI programming to East Africa may be heard on
7535 kHz at 0300 UTC.

        The entire MRI schedule, with this change already included, is
attached.

ED


--
 | C. Ed Evans, Senior Station Manager | The Herald Broadcasting Syndicate |
 |       WSHB Cypress Creek SC         |    Monitor Radio International    |
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                        MONITOR RADIO INTERNATIONAL
         Z-95 SHORTWAVE FREQUENCY SCHEDULE      08/01/95 to 09/26/95
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  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|              |                  | 17510 kHz,16m| 72   East Africa     |
|1700|              |                  | 17510 kHz,16m| 87   Central Africa  |
|1800| 15665 kHz,19m| 25    Ea Europe  | 17510 kHz,16m|102   South Africa    |
|1900| 15665 kHz,19m| 25    Ea Europe  | 17510 kHz,16m| 87   West Africa     |
|2000| 15665 kHz,19m| 42    We Europe  | 13770 kHz,22m| 25   Europe          |
|2100| 15665 kHz,19m| 42    We Europe  | 13770 kHz,22m| 25   Ea. No. Am.     |
|2200| 13770 kHz,22m| 57    We Europe  | 17555 kHz,16m|137   Brazil          |
|2300| 13770 kHz,22m| 72    SoEur/WeAfr| 17555 kHz,16m|167   South America   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  KHBI - 1    015.07.20N 145.41.37E   |  KHBI - 2    015.07.20N 145.41.37E  |
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|UTC | FREQUENCY    |     REGION       |  FREQUENCY   |     REGION           |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|0800|              |                  |  9425 kHz,31m|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 |  9425 kHz,31m|195   Australia       |
|1200|  9355 kHz,31m|285   So Ea Asia  |  9425 kHz,31m|195   Australia       |
|1300|  9355 kHz,31m|285   India       | 13625 kHz,22m|225   Indonesia       |
|1400|  9355 kHz,31m|310   India/China |              |                      |
|1500|  9355 kHz,31m|285   India/China |              |                      |
|1600|              |                  |  9355 kHz,31m|255   So Africa       |
|1700|              |                  |  9355 kHz,31m|255   So Africa       |
|1800|  9355 kHz,31m|165   New Zealand | 13770 kHz,22m|325   Eur / Mid East  |
|1900|              |                  | 13770 kHz,22m|325   Eur / Mid East  |
|    |              |                  |              |                      |
|2100| 13840 kHz,22m|180   Australia   |              |                      |
|2200| 13625 kHz,22m|340 Ja/Kor/Russia | 15405 kHz,19m|300   China           |
|2300| 13625 kHz,22m|240   Indonesia   | 15405 kHz,19m|310   China           |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|

        Late-season frequency changes will occur on Sept. 5, 1995.
        See next page for these changes.

        Rev. # 8        July 12, 1995









                           MONITOR RADIO INTERNATIONAL
                        Z-95 LATE-SEASON FREQUENCY CHANGES

        STATION         UTC             09/05/95

        WSHB-1          1800            13770
                        1900            13770
                        2000            13770
                        2100            13770
                        2200             7510
                        2300             7510

        WSHB-2          1600            21640
                        1700            21640
                        2000             9355
                        2100             9355
                        2200            13770
                        2300            13770

        KHBI-1          0800            15665

        KHBI-2          1800             9355
                        1900             9355


                        COORDINATED ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES

        WSHB            0200-0400       7535    25/72 DEG
                        0500-0800       9840    57 DEG
                        0800-1000       9840    25 DEG

        KHBI            1300-1400      13625   285 DEG
                        2000-2100       9430   165 DEG

        July 12, 1995


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:20 1995
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From: pcuser@IMPRINT
Subject: Re: Grundig Yachtboy
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Temp63 <[e-mail]> writes:

>I am a fairly new shortwave radio listener.  I live on the Pacific coast
>and am most interested in picking up radio stations from Europe and the
>Near East (Turkey, Greece, etc.)
>
>I am trying to decide what type of radio to buy and have had someone
>recommend a Grundig Yachtboy.  Does anyone have any comments, good or
>bad, about this model?

After years of using a dial, I broke down and bought a YB 400. It's fully
digital, with lots of pre-sets, and it's incredible. Affordable too.

dave



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 The WRN tape delayed relay of Kol Israel English news now broadcasts the
1500-1530 UTC domestic Kol Israel English news. The WRN broadcast time remains
the same as far as I know.
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: internet sites
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 12:56:33 GMT
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[e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) wrote:

>http://rnw.nl (Dutch BC'ers including Radio Netherlands)

That won't get you very far...

The official URL of Radio Netherlands is:

http://www.rnw.nl

For the Home Page of all the Dutch Public Broadcasters, it's

http://www.omroep.nl

You can also get to Radio Netherlands via that page, but the official
URL is easier.

Incidentally, if you want to access Dutch teletext (it helps to
understand some Dutch though), there's a very nice proprietary
interface for doing that. Click on Teletext, and you'll get the index
page (100) and a box into which you type the number of the page you
want to look at. Click on the button that says "zoek" (seek) and the
page will come up quite quickly. Pages 757 onwards are directly linked
to the airport computer at Schipol and show arrival/departure
information for all flights. If you're expecting someone from Holland
and you want to know if their flight left on time, that's one way to
find out...




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Christensen)
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Subject: Orientation of Longwire Antenna?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 13:26:04 GMT
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I am about to install a longwire antenna in my attic, but am confused
about how to align it.  I have read that it doesn't matter what the
orientation of the antenna is relative to the signal source.  I have also
read that it does matter.  AND I have read that at low freq it is better
to have the antenna perpendicular to the source, while at high freq it is
best to have the antenna end on to the source.  Anybody know the true
story on this?

What about installing two longwires perpendicular to each other?  Could
you connect them together with one lead in wire?  Or should you use a
antenna selector switch?

--
Steve Christensen
Ericson 38 "Rag Doll"


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
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In article <3u18ek$[e-mail]>,
Case <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I just purchased a $50 internal antennae/amplifier from Radio Shack but
>it occurs to me that for the same price or more I could get a much better
>slightly used one of the system. This amplifier has a jack for my own
>antennae but it does not give a huge improvement in reception for my
>GRUNDIG YACHT BOY 400. I only have a 30 day guarantee with Radio Shack,
>so please let me know right away if you have something better!


This is just my own personal opinion, but I really would not mess around
with preamps/active antennas with your Yacht Boy.

Firstly to have an active antenna indoors is really going to cause problems
with locally generated interference. Yes, it will generally appear to
increase the strength of the desired signal but it will also increase the
background noise. I am pretty sure that your active antenna is generating
a lot of noise of its own as well as being prey to crossmod/intermod.

A lot of people for example seem to have used
the Sony AN-1 which does not seem to be very prone to these problems. The
reason why it does not suffer so greatly is that it does not have very much
gain at all. It still generates its own noise so weak signals are going to
be inaudible, being immersed in the noise.

Even with an outdoor active antenna, they generally are very much a last
resort when one is unable to put up a decent longwire. Apart from the very
best of them (say RF Systems DX 1 professional or the Dressler ara 60 -both
of which cost much more than your Yacht Boy) the rest are not free of the
problems of intermod/crossmod. The manufacturers love to trumpet the
theoretically high third order intercept of these units and tell you that
is in all probability much higher than that of your receiver. The problem
is that most receivers have some form of front end selectivity whereas
these active antennas are broadband. Anything less than roughly +50 dBm
is not going to be cross/intermod free.

Active antennas, the short ones especially, are much more prone to the
effects of fading as opposed to a longwire. Being in Alberta a lot of
signals, especially those from Europe have to go over the North Pole which
results in a fair amount of polar flutter.

From what I have heard the Yacht Boy 400 has extremely good sensitivity.
This is very important for your location. What you may need to experiment
with is stringing up a short piece of wire outside, not too long, and go
from there. The important aspect of signals on HF, especially below say 20
mhz is not the perceived signal strength on the meter but the signal to
noise. Don't listen just for 'loudness' but how clear the signal is.

Peter





From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RadioSite: New Web service
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 14:42:03 GMT
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The July 15th issue of Billboard has an article about RadioSite, a new
company formed to put radio stations on the Web.

I checked out www.radiosite.com and found that their Web server is
already up and running, but clearly in the very early stages of
development.

According to the article in Billboard, they hope to have 500 client
stations by the end of the year. Two or three are already on in
embryonic form.

It appears that RadioSite will be aimed at US stations, but I can
think of some uses for the DXer such as checking the spellings of
presenters' names for reception reports.

They will also have some very brief audio clips (5 or 6 second sound
bites) which will interest those who like collecting jingles.

Worth checking out...



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Loggings
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 14:49:40
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It's nice to be able to report good propagation on the higher frequency
bands recently, giving some good listening late at night here in England
(which is just as well, as the weather is far too hot and sticky to let
you sleep). I've noted the following during the past few days:

Costa Rica: Adventist World Radio heard at 2300 on July 11th in English on
13749.8 kHz, SINPO 35533.

Indonesia: Not usually an easy country to hear in Europe, but the National
Programme of RRI from Jakarta was booming in on July 11th on 9680 kHz,
SINPO 44544 between about 2305 and 2320 with frequent IDs.

Lithuania: I seem to remember that a recent edition of Media Network on
Radio Netherlands reported that Lithuania had stopped relaying its domestic
and external services on 9710 kHz for financial reasons, but they were still
on 9709.8 kHz at 1055 on July 12th with advertisements, ID and news on the
hour in Lithuanian. The transmitter still sounds distinctly unwell, however.

Mongolia: Radio Ulan Bataar have at last chosen a usable frequency for their
English-language transmission to Europe between 1930-2000 UTC, although the
signal is rather weak. Heard on July 8th between 1950 and 2000 with
Mongolian music -- to my ears rather like Country & Western performed by a
Peking Opera troupe -- followed by nice clear closing ID and request for
reception reports, SINPO 14321.

Paraguay (?): Manic Spanish-language soccer commentary heard on 9735.7 kHz
between 2300 and 2330 on July 11th, with frequent mentions of Paraguay.
Possibly Radio Nacional in Asuncion, SINPO 23522.

Taiwan: The BCC news network in Mandarin heard between 2200 and 2300 on July
11th, with news and weather reports and extracts from the Taiwanese press.
On 15270 kHz with SINPO 45544; also on 15440 (335533) and 11740 (22432),
both with a slight delay, probably relays via WYFR in Florida. At the same
time, the BCC's Popular Network is on 15125 kHz (SINPO 34543) with Chinese-
language pop records.

United Arab Emirates: The daily English transmission from the Radio of the
UAE from Abu Dhabi heard at 2230 on July 11th, using 11885 kHz (SINPO
32522), 11970 kHz (43543) and 13605 kHz (32532).

Unknown: Dr Gene Scott speaks to the world daily between 0700 and
approximately 1530 UTC on 15500 kHz, with various pseudo-religious ravings
and attempts to intimidate listeners out of their money. The only addresses
given are in the USA, but there's no obvious indication of where the
transmitter is located. For about an hour before sign-on there is open
carrier on the frequency with occasional test-tones; maybe via a station
in the former USSR, although the signal is not helped by being sandwiched
much of the time between Radio Kuwait 5 kHz above and below.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (My name is...)
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Will someone be kind enough to fax or send me the ram module schematic.

thanks,
Ken
508-467-2846 (fax)

64 Pray Hill Road
Chepachet,R.I. 02814


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Gonzalez)
Subject: Re: Modifying AM radio for SW
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> |>  I've heard that it's possible to modify a regular AM radio to receive
> |>shortwave transmissions.  Anyone know more about this who can steer me
> |>toward references on how to do this.  Thanks.
>

On a related note, Ramsey Electronics sells a kit which you can use with your
car's AM radio and it will tune short wave. It works OK (for the price, you
cant get too much --- $25--).

There are other sellers (dont know if kit or assembled unit) and you can find
these in Nuts and Volts magazine.

Happy listening....

Ed..


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morris the Cat)
Subject: Re: What knid of shortwave radio should I buy?
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Chunning Shao) states:

|Because of the strong interference from Chinese government to the
|Voice of American, it is now very difficult to listen to Voice of
|American in China.

What is the nature of the Chinese electronics countermeasures (ECM) being
directed against VOA transmissions? If the ECM being used is of a
bandwidth covering BOTH sidebands of the VOA's amplitude modulated
(AM), then an improved SW radio isn't going to help much.

Or does VOA have AM broadcast band frequencies as well being beamed
into China?

|My friend wants me to buy a shortwave radio for
|him because he relies on VOA as a source of information, it should
|be farely small so I can smuggle it into China, within the price
|range of 200 to 300 dollars and easy to operate.

Probably something like the SONY 7600G would suffice, assuming that
the VOA transmissions via SW aren't being jammed as well.

If VOA transmissions on SW ARE being jammed, then you will need to
have a directional antenna of some sort. As I recall, there were
some guy that published a series of different loop antenna designs
designed specifically against intentional government interference;
they were published in some UK IEE publication, and also in an
ARRL _QST_ magazine. The loops were wide, flat pieces of metal
and were tuned with a variable capacitor. I think the idea was
that the angle of arrival of the jamming signals, being relatively
close, was different from the signals arriving from the broadcast
station. By properly positioning the loop antenna, you could minimise
the jammer's effectiveness. World Radio TV handbook may also have some
reference to these antenna designs, but my recollection on that
point isn't clear...


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:29 1995
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From: John Spencer <jrs>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 15:12:17 GMT
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I have a Sangean 803A (same as DX-440) that was hit by ligntening.  I called
Universal Amateur Radio 1-800-431-3939 and found out the upgrade Sangean
ATS-818 is $169.95.  I also found out they has a good used Sony ICF-2010 for
$229 and I decided to buy that instead.

I sound like you microprocessor has died.  That may be costly to replace
because they will probably replace the entire circuit board.  Since this is the
most complex part of the radio, I would expect the cost the be highest.  Make
sure you get a quote before they fix it.  If it cost too much, tell them to
forget it and mail order something better.

John



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From: [e-mail] (Ed Gonzalez)
Subject: Does anyone e-mail to RHC???
Organization: Dis Organization
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 15:23:46 GMT
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Hello there....

Does anyone have access to Radio Havana's e-mail account?

If so, can you ask if they have any satellite transmissions
(TV), just like Deutsche Welle, BBC, RTvE, etc....
I would like to catch a glimpse of what the cuban TV looks
like overthere.....

Things to ask are: satellite, position (how many degrees west
longitude), polarity (circular, horiz, vert), band (C,ku) and
transponder.

Thanks!!

Ed....


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Don't worry about the antenna.  Get yourself a good receiver to begin with
Usually a long-wire will suffice going to the outside.  Formual is
492/MHz = feet long.  So at 7 MHz wire should be about 70 feet long.
Hams do use long wires when transmitting but for certain frequencies they
use dipoles cut to the operating frequency.  Some use rotary beams of two
or more elements.  A long wire antenna will capture a lot of incoming
signals for SW Listening.  Rcvr here in Minnesota is Collins 75S-1 tube
type with Long wire hanging out my apartment window.  I have been SWL
since 1938 and Ham call sign is W0MM.  Also patience is a virtue.
So gud listening.  QRU.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Does anyone have an internal antennae/amplifier for sale?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 15:43:15 -0700
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In article <3u1cpe$[e-mail]>,
Peter Georgeu <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>From what I have heard the Yacht Boy 400 has extremely good sensitivity.
>This is very important for your location. What you may need to experiment
>with is stringing up a short piece of wire outside, not too long, and go
>from there. The important aspect of signals on HF, especially below say 20
>mhz is not the perceived signal strength on the meter but the signal to
>noise. Don't listen just for 'loudness' but how clear the signal is.

Poor netiquette to follow-up to your own post but I would just like to add
that there is a downside to the excellent sensitivity of the Yacht Boy 400
in that its dynamic range is obviously not on the same level as that of table
top models. This will obviously limit it with using active antennas. Apart
from the noise generated by the  active antenna itself and its own
crossmodulation and intermodulation, the high signal levels delivered to the
Yacht Boy will probably result in the set overloading itself.

I would, in your position, experiment with a short piece of wire roughly 20
feet in length.

Peter
intermodulation


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
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Subject: Re: Antenna Wall Plugs
Date: 12 Jul 1995 15:44:27 GMT
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In article <3tvbuu$[e-mail]>, AdmBrd <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>On a related topic, does anyone have any experience in hooking up a
>shortwave receiver to a cable TV jack?  I know that is just asking for
>interference, but I wonder if a filter can be constructed to block the TV
>signals?  I've had some mixed results with hooking my portable receivers
>to the telephone line (through a proper line block).   Living in an
>apartment, one gets desparate for antennas...would the fact that the cable
>TV is coaxial (and thus shielded) make a difference?
>

DON"T DO IT!  Yes, you can block the TV signals on the cable (about 50 MHz
on up, according to my cable company), but you might pick up two sources
of interference in the shortwave range: upstream digital services (from
subscriber to cable company) and interference coming from your neighbors'
TVs (color oscillator and sweep generator).

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (TODD N KRIEGER)
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Subject: Drake R8A vs. R8
Date: 12 Jul 1995 15:52:44 GMT
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Has anybody had the opportunity to listen to the Drake's new R8A
communications receiver?  Is it worth upgrading from the original R8??
Thanks for the feedback.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Voiceoflib)
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>Point well taken.
>I would just like to see these looney posters skulk back into thw woods.
>I afraid that the replies just egg them on.
>Anyway do what's right for you.

>Tom

This simply points out that those who constantly gripe about this being an
"inappropriate area" for "flame wars" and "personal battles" are not
really concerned about that at all.  They are closet liberals who are
willing to allow Jay's comments but no one else's.  This is a classic in
double standards.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Muskett)
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Well, I don't know about old or new but I've just tried
http://picspc01.pics.com/gilfer/
and it worked for me.

Bill
[e-mail]

Scooter709 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone tried either Gilfer's old or new URL? I tried both and got a
: blank page.
: Carol


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Martel)
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There was a great review recently on the SW-77 , 2010, and Grundigs.
While I disagreed with some of the conclusions, it was pretty
informative.

I bought the SW-55 and used it for a week--it seemed like a "cool"
radio.  I grew very tired of the "chugging" through frequencies and
took it back and bought the 2010--I've been very pleased with it
for the year or so I've had it...yes, I know it has more of that
"could be my dad's radio" look/feel to it, but it'd be hard to beat
it in performance/reliability.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:35 1995
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>
>But my favorite has to bee the old Radio RSA interval signal.
The
>wonderful guitar song, and the bird call in the background.
That bird
>call drove every cat I ever had absolutely nuts.
>
>jdt


Your right,  RSA was the best I ever heard.  I would wait
for the 0400 sign-on just to hear it.  When the band was
poor the bird call would still come through.  Radio Botswana
was also great with the cows mooing and the rooster crowing.
And if you like Pirate Stations then it had to be Jolley
Roger International with the "It's a Pirates Life for Me"
song from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Voiceoflib)
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Subject: Re: WWCR-Irony
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>Your "bubba" mentality is showing again, so I'll try to address your
>listing of misconceptions as best I can in simple verbage, just for
you...

Look out pal.  My bubba's name is Bubba.

>1.)  Your "white x-tian males" were Deists.  They were thinkers, but the
>    latest bash of hatemongerings from the "pseudo-patriot" crowd aren't
>
>    aware of any other veiwpoints or opinions other than their own brand
>      of syncophantic ramblings.

Jesus wouldn't appreciate your using an "x" in place of Christ.  So, all
of them were deists, right?  Proof?  I have plenty to the contrary.  I
assume that by "pseudo-patriot" you're referring to the Clinton crowd.  I
heartily agree.

>2.) You like to pick on typographical errors or are you a English prof?

No, I'm not "a" English prof.  But it's more than typographical when a man
uses the word "your" as a contraction of "you are".  It's illiterate.

>3.) Explain humbly represent?  Go back and read that post, it's not my
>     job to teach you how to decode meaning from the letters on your
screen.

I guess you didn't understant it either.

>4.) Acknowledge your irony?  The irony is that you prefer beliefs to
>facts.

Lay some facts on me.

>5.) The phrase "life beyond our good works" doesn't ring a bell, does it?
>     (clue: you are as sounding brass, in my opinion )

Boy, talk about ramblings!

>6.)  I don't recall saying that "Liberty" was foolish notion.  I recall
>that I was
>    commenting on *YOUR* notions as to "liberty" as being foolish, IMHO.

I see; my opinions aren't valid.  Only yours.  BTW, just what are my
notions of liberty?  I don't recall publishing them in this thread
.
>7.)  How do I know what a thinker is?  I'm certain that the specifics of
>this
>      topic, which is completely unrelated to SWL'ing, would bore you to
>tears.

Oh, go ahead.  That hasn't discouraged you so far.

>8.) How will an education make you more tolerant?  <guffaw!>
>     The process of getting an education will expose you to new ideas,
>     which may or may not be entirely to your liking...

Oh, you mean it will make me tolerant like you were when you referred to
my notions of liberty as foolish?  (Har, Har!)

>9.) You seem intolerant, in my opinion because of the way that you twist
>     the meaning of others words, their questions especially, to fit the
>     convenient "answers" and specious pseudo-reasonings you espouse.

Keep my espouse out of this.  She never uses the computer.

>10.) You may opt out??!!  Is that a cop-out or what?  Never mind, I
>wouldn't
>       wish a physics degree on anyone, but I got one from a university,
>       and the required curriculum, besides the math/science, really
>broadened
>       the way I read and write, especially false logic such as yours.

So, let me get this straight...you got a physics degree so that you could
read and write false logic such as mine?  I guess I don't need one then.

>Now, can we get back to discussing shortwave radio listening, please?

Naah, this is too much fun!

Paul Parsons
Voice of Liberty
Shortwave Radio Broadcast
WWCR 12.160 mhz. (5.065 mhz after Aug. 1)


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
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Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
Date: 12 Jul 1995 17:07:18 -0700
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In article <3tqo7j$[e-mail]>, Andy_Sennitt <[e-mail]> wrote:
}[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote:
}
}>I would actually like to hear more discussion from the likes
}>of Andy Sennitt about the progress being made with international
}>broadcasting via satellite
}
}Well, perhaps we should do that in one of the satellite conferences. I
}have been flamed quite enough for mentioning the dreaded 's' word in
}shortwave conferences :-) Let me know which satellite conferences you
}can receive...
}

Andy,

I can receive any of the satellite newsgroups you care to mention. If the
newsgroup is not carried on this server I can have it added as I have a
very good relationship with the administrator here.

I was not asking this as someone who has any great desire to listen to
international broadcasts via satellite but more as to how this is impacting
and will impact shortwave in the next couple of decades.

I am not at all excited by the move in several instances to move to
satellite but I am a realist. If my hobby is going to disappear to quite a
large extent I would like to know the pace of development of this. I know
in Europe quite a fair bit has happened but I am more curious about other
parts of the world, especially in the more developed areas of the third
World. I think this is a valid topic of discussion for this newsgroup, as
unpalatable as it may be to many, but it is a reality.

}That's generally true, although there are some exceptions. Radio
}France International is continuing to invest heavily in shortwave, and
}even the BBC is planning a new relay station in Thailand, despite
}having already invested heavily in satellite. So it's not all bad
}news. There are also organizations ready to hire air time as
}transmitting capacity becomes vacant - for example, Adventist World
}Radio is still expanding its worldwide network, and you can expect
}some announcements in the coming months

That is the one thing I have noticed. Apart from the exceptions and a few
others you have mentioned, the only growth in shortwave seems to be amongst
the religious broadcasters. They seem to be of the opinion that shortwave
is an effective adjunct to missionary work.

}>I was chatting with an individual at Radio Canada International and he was
}>feeling that the Corporation's future was not in shortwave but in satellite
}>transmission. It would not require that an individual would have to have a
}>satellite receiver. You would simply have in a village for example a simple
}>mast with a satellite receiver, dish, and a MW/FM retransmitter. All the
}>locals would have to do would be to tune their portable radio.
}
}That is a crucial point, and one that is often misunderstood by SWL's
}who claim that people in the Third World "cannot afford" satellite.
}What CBC is doing in Canada (ie. relaying several international
}broadcasters overnight) is just one example of how people with an
}ordinary radio, even in developed countries, can benefit from
}satellite. I can't imagine that CBC would have done this if it
}entailed relaying directly off shortwave. And it also explains why
}other broadcasters are rushing to get a signal onto one of the birds -
}this sort of opportunity to reach a wider audience only comes if you
}have made the initial investment.
}
}>I agree with your sentiments but would also state that for some people the
}>medium (shortwave) is more important to them than the content of the
}>programmes. The hobby is big enough to admit all sorts of people with
}>varying interests.
}
}That's true, too. I see the hobby reverting to what it was like 30
}years of more ago - ie. more DX oriented. There will still be lots of
}things to hear for the forseeable future, especially on the Tropical
}Bands.

Do you perceive any spinoff hobby coming out of the move to international
satellite broadcasting. Will it really be a matter of having perhaps a
small satellite dish and tuning in like an FM station?

Finally, would you have to hand any statistics dating back to say 1970 (I
started the hobby a couple of years before that) showing the number of
shortwave transmission hours in a week, the total number of stations
broadcasting in a week, countries etc etc.

The WRTH main section, excluding TV, has become a great size larger since
1970 and I would love to see something, perhaps at 5 year intervals showing
the rise, flattening out, and perhaps decline in shortwave transmissions
and listenership, if this is indeed the case.

Peter



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>You missed one listing:
>Sunday   1000-1200 UTC - the Lets Blow Up Oklahoma City Hour, presented
by
>the Reverend I.M. Crazee.

>Good Reception, but kind of noisy.  Wear earplugs.
>Am Echad

And one other listing-
  Saturday, 1500-1501 UTC - the Trust Your Government Show starring Oliver
North, Janet Reno, Bill Clinton.  Short, but informative.  Detailed
examples of how government has actually served the people.

Paul Parsons
Voice of Liberty


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:41 1995
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information requested...I'm searching for a copy of a schematic for a
hallicrafters S40A.  Antique Radio in Arizona couldn't help.



thanks in advance.
doug


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In article <[e-mail]>,
Philip Yant  <[e-mail]> wrote:
}>[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote about:
}
}>>I was chatting with an individual at Radio Canada International and he was
}>>feeling that the Corporation's future was not in shortwave but in satellite
}>>transmission. It would not require that an individual would have to have a
}>>satellite receiver. You would simply have in a village for example a simple
}>>mast with a satellite receiver, dish, and a MW/FM retransmitter. All the
}>>locals would have to do would be to tune their portable radio.
}
} and Andy_Sennitt <[e-mail]> answered
}
}>What CBC is doing in Canada (ie. relaying several international
}>broadcasters overnight) is just one example of how people with an
}>ordinary radio, even in developed countries, can benefit from
}>satellite.
}
}Excuse me, but I see this issue partly from my own selfish viewpoint (I'm
}odd that way).  I *do not* predict that a local commercial broadcaster here
}in Zottegem, Belgium, Capital of Europe, is going to put up a simple mast
}with a satellite dish and start re-transmitting anything that is on
}shortwave.  Satellite dishes are not real popular here, compared to some
}places, not because we are backward but because the offerings of TV on cable
}are so good that satellite doesn't provide enough to warrant the cost for
}most people.  (Besides, we're crowded so close together, nobody can get a
}clear shot of the sky.)  So, I'm not going to pay for one and nobody else is
}going to do it for me.  When Broadcaster "Radio Voice of X" leaves SW for
}satellite, they leave me behind.  Maybe they don't care, and that's their
}perogative, but if they really are interested in informing an educated
}western European of their message, they should care.
}

You have made a very good point. These days there is so much competition
now in the developed world for the interests of people. There is this here
"Information Super Highway" (How I hate that term), there is cable TV,
satellite TV etc etc. I love radio as a medium as growing up in South
Africa we were forbidden to have the 'devil's invention' until 1976. Radio
relies very much on the imagination of the individual, whereby you create
your own stage in your mind.

It can well be argued that with the tastes of modern people and the great
desire to have images to look at it could be that satellite radio may be a
bust with people eventually jumping over straight to satellite television.
But I don't know enough about the topic and have not seen any research to
support my thinking.

}My further opinion of relying on local re-broadcasters is that this is
}short-sigthed.  Maybe that's all the people with money are concerned with,
}but in developing countries it may well be true that some people are willing
}to re-broadcast CBC for free, but there will some a time when resources,
}local pride, etc. will lead them to choose something else.  It happened in
}Canada (do they still require a minimum "Canadian content"?) and it can
}happen elsewhere!

It is perhaps true with respect to some of the international broadcasters
that they lack a focused plan and have budget problems not just with their
shortwave transmissions but also with their other radio services as well as
Television.

I would still guess that some of them have done very detailed research and
they feel that shortwave is not the way of the future. I am thinking about
that article by an individual with the VOA which appears in this year's
WRTH. Once again, I don't like the way things are going but I would rather
know what is happening than play ostrich and pretend that nothing is
occurring.

Peter


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In article <3u0u21$[e-mail]>, Steve Kubisch <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>But my favorite has to bee the old Radio RSA interval signal.
>The
>>wonderful guitar song, and the bird call in the background.
>That bird
>>call drove every cat I ever had absolutely nuts.
>>
>>jdt
>
>
>Your right,  RSA was the best I ever heard.  I would wait
>for the 0400 sign-on just to hear it.  When the band was
>poor the bird call would still come through.  Radio Botswana
>was also great with the cows mooing and the rooster crowing.
>And if you like Pirate Stations then it had to be Jolley
>Roger International with the "It's a Pirates Life for Me"
>song from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.
>
I was hoping someone would mention Botswana.   Don Moore,
would you please tell us your story about Botswana's IS?






From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:45 1995
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (A.G. Davies) writes:

>Mongolia: Radio Ulan Bataar have at last chosen a usable frequency for their
>English-language transmission to Europe between 1930-2000 UTC, although the
>signal is rather weak. Heard on July 8th between 1950 and 2000 with
>Mongolian music -- to my ears rather like Country & Western performed by a
>Peking Opera troupe -- followed by nice clear closing ID and request for
>reception reports, SINPO 14321.

Whoops, forgot to mention that this was on 7530 kHz.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


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From: John Spencer <jrs>
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Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
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You are the one who has to determine how much value the DX-440 is to you.  The
DX-440 is a reasonable performer, but, it is short on features like > 10
memories and multiple timers.  If you want a better radio then maybe it is not
worth fixing since a used DX-440 won't bring much used or broken.



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> From what I've heard the Yacht Boy is a pretty good radio. You might
> check out Gilfer Shortwave on the WWW. They have some good specials on
> SW's. Good luck.
>
> I am also a newbie. What is Gilfers full www address?



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John C Pomeroy)
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Kenneth Hookanson ([e-mail]) wrote:
:  Does anyone have the amateur radio calls for "Hoisy" Hosington:
: ,John Pomroy,Ernie Gleeson who are membersof the Goldcoasters:


: --
:  It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and
: not deserve them.  "Mark Twain"?

:
:
:      Kenneth Hookanson [e-mail]


--

John C Pomeroy
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Case)
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I just purchased a $50 internal antennae/amplifier from Radio Shack but
it occurs to me that for the same price or more I could get a much better
slightly used one of the system. This amplifier has a jack for my own
antennae but it does not give a huge improvement in reception for my
GRUNDIG YACHT BOY 400. I only have a 30 day guarantee with Radio Shack,
so please let me know right away if you have something better!
                                  BOB (403)-439-6975


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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Alternative Rock on shortwave?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 19:41:01 GMT
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In article <1995Jul11.133209.2060786@IMPRINT>, pcuser@IMPRINT wrote:

> [e-mail] (Ralph Gonzalez) writes:
>
> >Hi, I live in Bermuda, where what little local radio there is does
> >not suit my taste. I'm considering buing a shortwave setup. Does
> >anyone know whether I'll be able to pick up a lot of music stations?
> >I'd love to find an English-speaking college radio station which
> >plays alternative rock music, for example.
>
> There aren't any college radio stations on shortwave that I know of.
> The BBC often runs music programs though that feature new stuff.
> Shortwave is really an information medium, however, mostly talk and
> very little music (especially alternative rock). The nature of the medium
> just isn't set up for hi-fidelity.
>
> dave
> (publisher of FILLER, an indie rock fanzine, and a big shortwave fan!)
>
>
> >
> >Thanks!
> >--
> >Ralph Gonzalez, PO Box 54, Newark, DE 19711, USA
> >Phone: [phone]; Internet: [e-mail]
> >--
Question:
Whatever happened to Radio Luxembourg, once famous for playing rock music?


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:49 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Proceedings Publication.
Date: 12 Jul 1995 20:08:55 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael Hudson) writes:
>Does anyone have any info on a publication
>titled  "Proceedings" I believe it is a yearly
>publication and concentrates mainly on MW Dxing.
>
You can order "Proceedings" from: Fine Tuning Special Publications
                                      c/o John Bryant
                                      RRT #5 Box 14
                                      Stillwater, OK 74074  USA

I believe the current price for U.S. orders is $20.50 + 4.00 S/H.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: COULD SOMEONE DIRECT ME..
Date: 12 Jul 1995 20:15:35 -0700
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In article <3tvbun$[e-mail]>, AdmBrd <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <3tqo7g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt)
>writes:
>
>>Well, if you're right (and personally I don't think you are) that is a
>>very sad reflection on the type of people who are interested in
>>shortwave.
>
>Rather an unkind and uncalled for comment, don't you think?   I would
>expect all kinds of people are interested in shortwave, everyone from
>saints to mass murderers.  Which is a damn good thing for you, since you
>make your living writing about the subject.
>
>He was just expressing an opinion about whether or not moderation is a
>good idea.  (Yeah, yeah, I know you were too...)  But is a little civility
>too much to ask?
>
     <Flame Alert - hit 'n' if you do not wish to read>

Dear Admiral Byrd (or whatever AdmBrd stands),

In what way was Andy Sennitt being uncivil? Are you a stranger to the
English language?

I have an extremely large kill file for this group (extending to over 20
entries) and it is growing almost daily. Michael Bryant wrote a good post
and Andy wrote a reply, basically in agreement with Mr. Bryant's sentiments,
except on the aspect of moderation.

There was a good article in the Wall Street Journal a couple of weeks ago
on usenet and it made reference to the current 'saveur du mois' phrase of a
modified Gresham's Law. You are, unfortunately, providing proof of this
axiom, which basically states that the good contributors are being driven
off (or have been driven off) by the bad.

If there were not some excellent aolers on this group whose posts I enjoy
and with whom I correspond by email, I would also state that you are a
shining exemplar of why AOL was mentioned quite critically in the WSJ and
AOL has been termed in several quarters to be an acronym for
Assholes-On-Line.

Peter




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig Yachtboy
Date: 12 Jul 1995 20:38:20 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Temp63  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I am a fairly new shortwave radio listener.  I live on the Pacific coast
>and am most interested in picking up radio stations from Europe and the
>Near East (Turkey, Greece, etc.)
>
>I am trying to decide what type of radio to buy and have had someone
>recommend a Grundig Yachtboy.  Does anyone have any comments, good or
>bad, about this model?

It is not a model, it is a series of models.

Your "someone" probably was thinking of the Yacht Boy 400, which is a
well-regarded under-$200 portable. It would make a good starter model, but
I'm not sure how well it would do for European broadcasts which may be
rather weak on the west coast.

You might need a tabletop set and an outdoor antenna.


--
Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] | [e-mail]
------------------- | [e-mail] | GEnie: MSCHUSTER


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:51 1995
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Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 20:47:00 -0300
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From: Julio Poletto <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Drake r8
Lines: 16

 Hello all,


I'm looking for the directions to subscribe the mailing list on the Drake R8
receiver.


Any help??


 Thanks a lot

Enzo Poletto
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
___
* UniQWK #1778* Sharon Stone ruined my life!


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:52 1995
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From: Tom Childers <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: 12 Jul 1995 20:55:46 GMT
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[e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) wrote:

>Got a nearby tree?  Old enough to climb?  Try a hidden vertical.  Bury the lead-in
>from the tree to the building a few inches in the ground; using coax would be a
>good idea.  Snake the remaining part up to your balcony/window.  Hams face these
>problems and have come up with some neat ideas (flagpole antennas, etc.).
>
>Proper attention to grounding of the coax shield will help keep noise pickup
>to a minimum.

Or just drop a piece of light wire with a fishing weight on the end out the window.  A 25 or 30 foot long
vertical would work well on the SWL bands.

N5GE



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:53 1995
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From: Tom Childers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: 12 Jul 1995 21:06:33 GMT
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[e-mail] (AdmBrd) wrote:

>But my favorite has to bee the old Radio RSA interval signal.  The
>wonderful guitar song, and the bird call in the background.  That bird
>call drove every cat I ever had absolutely nuts.

I used to tune them in just to listen to that!  What a wonderful sound!

N5GE



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WaltN)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-119 Help
Date: 12 Jul 1995 21:16:46 -0400
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Although the reply from another re a bad power supply cap is very
possible, there is another possibility the I believe is more likely the
case. If the hum is not present (or is very low relative to the signal's
audio) when listening through the radio's speaker, the problem is more
likely an impedance mismatch between the headphone jack and the input of
your stereo. The best bet in this case is to tap the audio from the volume
control's wiper (a .01 mfd cap in series will assure that you don't fry
your stereo if there's some stray DC there) and feed that to the
high-level input of the stereo via shielded audio cable. Even with the
radio's speaker conected, the level of signal needed at the stereo's input
should make the audio from the speaker very quiet. If not, tap from the
high (i.e., not grounded) side of the volume control pot.

Good luck!


========================================
               Walt Novinger
Real Radios Keep You Warm At Night!
CI$: 73340,2015
[e-mail]      [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Biomathematician)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Drake R8a vs. R8
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 95 22:12:01 CST
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What are the main differences between the R8 and the R8a?
Specifically, has Drake changed the filter selection or the
mode selection method?  Is there a stronger preamp or a stronger
first mixer (e.g., has the dynamic range or third order input intercept
improved)?

Thanks for any comments.




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
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Subject: Re: Any pop music programs out there?
Date: 12 Jul 1995 22:18:12 -0400
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In article <3tuc3m$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (curtis) writes:

>I kep hearing about a John Peel show from England and a teen program from
Japan.<

John Peel's show is on the BBC (Americas stream) Sunday at 0530 UTC,
repeated Sun 1830, Tues 1215 and Wed 0815 UTC.  Unfortunately, you can
only catch most of these via a satellite feed, since there are no
shortwave broadcasts to the US during many of these times.  The exception
is Tues 1215 UTC, when you should be able to pick up the BBC on 11865,
9515, and 7325 kHz.

BBC Worldwide notes that in Philly WHYY-FM (90.9) runs BBC relays, as do
the Comcast and Greater Media cable television systems.

Good luck,
Jen Hull





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Definitely Radio Norway.  Haunting.  Ancient-sounding.




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Rock jr)
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Subject: another antenna question???
Date: 12 Jul 1995 23:55:38 GMT
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i just recently purchased a sony 7600 radio. i live in a basement apt.
and have been trying several different ant. ideas. at the present i have
a 10 foot piece of wire connected to a cb whip ant with the wire reel
that
comes with the radio connected to that. would i be better off just
having
the wire without the whip. if so does it matter what gauge wire, or what
type of wire i use. thanks in advance



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. Shea )
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Subject: When do '96 models come out? Any improvements?
Date: 13 Jul 1995 00:13:31 GMT
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How does this work? When do the various manufacturers put out next
year's models? According to their own internal timetable or according
to the calendar year? Do they make prior announcements? Should I just
simply wait for the 1996 Passport to WB Radio? When will it come out?
Does anyone know of any anticipated improvements on current favorites?
For example, is Drake going to do anything about the synchronous
detection that Passport  '95 said wasn't all it could be?
Thanks for any input.
Robert Shea
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Keller) (John Keller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Web site for BBC World Service
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:14:20 GMT
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I am trying to find the correct WWW address for the BBC World Service,
which posts schedules and the operating frequencies for different
times of day.

Any help will be appreciated.

Please reply to [e-mail]

Thanks



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From: [e-mail] (Aaron Icardi )
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Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: 13 Jul 1995 00:20:19 GMT
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Last night I attached my external antenna to the metal frame around the
window.  Even in my basement location...reception was MUCH improved.
Aaron
In <3u1csi$[e-mail]> Tom Childers
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Russ Leblanc) wrote:
>
>>Got a nearby tree?  Old enough to climb?  Try a hidden vertical.
Bury the lead-in
>>from the tree to the building a few inches in the ground; using coax
would be a
>>good idea.  Snake the remaining part up to your balcony/window.  Hams
face these
>>problems and have come up with some neat ideas (flagpole antennas,
etc.).
>>
>>Proper attention to grounding of the coax shield will help keep noise
pickup
>>to a minimum.
>
>Or just drop a piece of light wire with a fishing weight on the end
out the window.  A 25 or 30 foot long
>vertical would work well on the SWL bands.
>
>N5GE
>



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:57:59 1995
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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Open letter to Jay Marvin/A Reply To Tom
Date: 13 Jul 1995 00:23:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Voiceoflib) wrote:
>
>
> >Point well taken.
> >I would just like to see these looney posters skulk back into thw woods.
> >I afraid that the replies just egg them on.
> >Anyway do what's right for you.
>
> >Tom
>
> This simply points out that those who constantly gripe about this being an
> "inappropriate area" for "flame wars" and "personal battles" are not
> really concerned about that at all.  They are closet liberals who are
> willing to allow Jay's comments but no one else's.  This is a classic in
> double standards.

 Wow, you don't know how wrong you are.  I can assure you that _if_ I were
a liberal I would not be a closet liberal.  The truth is I am about as conservative
as they come, I just am not one who believes in all the conspiracy tales. I don't
think that our government is clever enough to pour piss out of a boot with instructions
on the heel, much less pull off these conspiracies.

By the way I also asked Jay to cease this senseless banter as well.


Let's talk about shortwave radio here and let the others go talk elsewhere.

Tom


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From: [e-mail] (Ian Phillipps)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Web site for BBC World Service
Date: 13 Jul 1995 00:24:29 +0100
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In article <3u1dvu$[e-mail]>,
John Keller) (John Keller <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am trying to find the correct WWW address for the BBC World Service,
>which posts schedules and the operating frequencies for different
>times of day.

        http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice/index.html

The frequency schedules are sorted by target area, and are (wide) GIF
scans of printed schedules.

There's a fair bit of BBC info on this site, including domestic program
information.

Ian


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
Date: 13 Jul 1995 00:24:39 -0700
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In article <3trlm0$[e-mail]>,
Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
>I heard a commentary on the BBC last weekend to the effect that the World Service was
>finding that the SW audience was growing rather than shrinking, and they were not sure
>why.  I can tell you why: my Grundig SW receiver allows me to hear any reasonable signal
>in a self-contained package the size of a book--and it's a relatively large unit as such
>things go.  When someone invents 1) A satellite network that will unconditionally relay
>anyone's signal from anywhere to anywhere at anytime and 2) A self contained box the
>size of a book that will receive it, then shortwave will have no further advantage.
>Until then, I'll learn to listen through the noise.
>

I deleted a large part of your post because I agree with the vast majority
of what you said.

Your comment above is quite interesting and I asked Andrew Sennitt in
another thread if he is able and willing, to post some stats if they are
available to him.

What I have heard is that the BBC has a listenership of about 130 million
people and the VOA has about 90 million. How accurate the figures are is
anybody's guess. It reminds me of my other great love, Formula 1 racing
where Bernie Ecclestone and other pundits will tell you the viewership for
every race is of the order of 400 million viewers.

Another stat I read was posted to the info group with respect to the last
EDXC meeting where Larry Magne said that purchases in North America of
shortwave radios last year was very high (over 1 million?). The only
question I have is how do you count shortwave radios. Amongst the radios I
have, I have stored away an old ghetto blaster which apart from the
cassette player, it also has FM, MW and two shortwave bands. Is this
counted as a shortwave radio? :-). How many people actually use the
shortwave section of these radios.

Letters to the BBC are very interesting and from what I recall they were
close to one million a year.

Adding email will really distort the figures as it is so damn easy to punch
off a letter. From my point of view, a letter from someone who has taken
the time to put pen to paper, done up an envelope and mailed it is worth
100 emails.

One final point. Would you kindly keep your line lengths to roughly 75
columns. For many of us our setup is geared to 80 columns of text. The
reduction of 5 lines allows for some multiple quoting without the text
getting all broken up.

What happens on the other side is that your post came out looking very
straggly and was difficult to read. Like typing in all uppercase, and with
the volume of posts, one is often reticent to wade through such a post.
Very often people will just ignore it despite the fact that the content may
be excellent.  I do not end up reading a good post and you do not get as
wide readership as you would like.

Peter



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I've always been partial to the Zambian BC fish-eagle.
But then again I own thirteen birds... or they own me...

Bob Tarte
BEAT Magazine
(via Lowell, MI)




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From: [e-mail] (Michael Idrogo)
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-------------------------------------------------------------------
.UWSA.NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
-------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 5, 1995

MEDIA ADVISORY

United We Stand America (UWSA) will hold a National Conference in
Dallas, Texas, beginning Friday, August 11 at 9 a.m. CDT through
Sunday, August 13 at 5 p.m. CDT at the Dallas Convention Center.

Among the speakers who have accepted invitations are Senate
Majority Leader Bob Dole, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, House
Speaker Newt Gingrich, House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt,
Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour and Democratic
National Committee General Chairman Senator Chris Dodd.  Among the
Republican presidential candidates who have accepted invitations,
in addition to Senator Dole, are Senator Phil Gramm; Mr. Pat
Buchanan, Governor Pete Wilson, Senator Richard Lugar, Senator
Arlen Specter, former Governor Lamar Alexander, Representative Bob
Dornan, Mr.  Alan Keyes, and Mr. Maurice Taylor.  President Bill
Clinton has also been invited.

CREDENTIALS

UWSA will be accepting requests for media credentials beginning
Wednesday, July 5, 1995.  News organizations should make written
requests on letterhead stationery indicating the names of news
personnel, title (i.e.  reporter, photographer, etc.), phone/fax
numbers, social security number, and date of birth for each person.
When press credentials are picked up, a photocopy of each person's
press credential or valid driver's license with photo must be
included.  Press credentials are not transferable.

Credential requests should be made to Ms. Sharon Holman, United We
Stand America, 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 727, Dallas, TX  75251
(214/450-8803).  Requests may be faxed to UWSA at 214/450-8823.
All requests for credentials must be received by August 4, 1995.

Media credentials will not be sent by mail.  Credentials will be
available for pickup on Thursday, August 10, from 3 to 10 p.m. at
the UWSA headquarters hotel office on the Ballroom Level at the
Hyatt Regency Dallas; and on Friday, August 11, at the media
credentials booth in the entrance lobby of the Dallas Convention
Center beginning at 9 a.m.

HOUSING

News personnel desiring rooms at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the UWSA
Conference headquarters hotel, should call the hotel directly at
[phone].  (When making reservations, please indicate that
you are a member of the media with the UWSA conference to guarantee
the special rate of $59.)  Other nearby hotels that will extend the
special rate of $59 include the Fairmont [phone], the Le
Meridien Hotel [phone] and the Harvey Hotel, Downtown
Dallas, [phone].  Transportation will be provided from
Conference hotels to the Dallas Convention Center.

TELEPHONES

News organizations that want dedicated telephone lines in the
Convention Center Media Filing Center should call Margie Brown of
Zocom Technologies at 214/658-7117.  Deadline for ordering
telephones is July 31, 1995.  News organizations with dedicated
phone lines will have reserved work space in the Convention Center
Media Filing Center.  A general, non-reserved, work area will also
be provided.

WORKSPACE

Radio and television requests for workspace, broadcast space, and
truck or trailer space should contact Joani Komlos of Neuman &
Company at 202/628-2075 or fax at 202/628-2077.  Deadline is July
28, 1995.

===================================================================






--
[e-mail] (Michael Idrogo)
ALAMO Internet  --  [phone]/21  --  San Antonio, Texas


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From: [e-mail] (charles hobbs)
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>
>FYI, I do know of some private, non religious American SW broadcasters. It
>seems that this market expanded in the 1980's. For example, WRNO in New
>Orleans broadcast pop music for a while, and I do remember tuning in
>around 1987. It was quite a shock to hear the Top 40 hits on shortwave!

WRNO is still around. They broadcast country music, Rush Limbaugh, and
a few other programs (World of Radio, a handful of religious programs, etc.)

>Also, I heard of KGEI, located in San Francisco, that broadcast in Spanish
>to Latin America. (I haven't logged this one, at least I don't think so.)
>And I have heard of several other American SW stations that were not govt
>or church owned. I have no idea if these stations are still on the air.

I think that was mostly religious programs, although I am not sure.

>
>P.S. The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service rebroadcasts US
>programs on SW to servicemen stationed around the globe, and civilian
>expatriates should be able to pick up these broadcasts with ease.
>
AFRTS left shortwave (except a few feeders) almost a decade ago; they
use mostly satellites and local transmitters now.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Al Friedrich)
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Subject: Re: Web site for BBC World Service
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 01:32:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Keller) (John Keller) wrote:

>I am trying to find the correct WWW address for the BBC World Service,
>which posts schedules and the operating frequencies for different
>times of day.

>Please reply to [e-mail]

http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice/index.html




--
Al Friedrich   Raleigh, NC, USA



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S40A
Date: 13 Jul 1995 02:27:00 GMT
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In article <3u1ebk$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Doug Bosch) wrote:

> information requested...I'm searching for a copy of a schematic for a
> hallicrafters S40A.  Antique Radio in Arizona couldn't help.
>
>
>
> thanks in advance.
> doug

I have a S-40. I think it's basically the same radio. I used to have the
Sams Photofact for it (complete with schematic) but I don't know if I
still do, I'll try and find it. I'll let you know.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:07 1995
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From: "Murray S. Tucker" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony ICF-SW100S
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 02:51:13 -0600
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Could someone give me some information on the small palm size Sony SW
receiver?   I think it's the new ICF-SW100S.
Does it have USB and LSB?
Any comments?
Thanks.
73   de   Murray   VE6MT



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
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Subject: Re: Ghana Freqs
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 03:24:33 GMT
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[e-mail] (charles mikelson) wrote:

>Does anyone know what frequency Radio 1 from Ghana, Africa
>is currently on?

>I have 2 frequencies from a couple years ago
>can anyone verify that they are still current I've tried and can't
>seem to get anything.

>                Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
>
>Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, P.O. Box 1633, Accra, Ghana, AFRICA.
>
>4915 kHz  0350-0910 (mtwtf),
>          1225-0100 (mtwtf),
>          0350-0100 (ss/holiday)
>          0910-1115 (when school is in session)
>
>This is Radio 1
>
>3366 kHz  0355-0905 (mtwtfss),
>          1700-0100 (mtwtfss)
>6130 kHz  1225-1705 (mtwtf)

>Charles Mikelson
>[e-mail]


Those frequencies/times are largely right.  I do believe the 60M
frequency (and probably the 90M also) sign off at 0000UTC.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Tyson )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: 13 Jul 1995 04:10:48 GMT
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In <3tviuq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Atkins) wrote:
>
>>I saw someone had posted that they were considering buying a Lowe
>>HF-150.  Well, I am also considering buying one.  I have only
listened to
>>shortwave on a cheap $50 analog SW with a telescoping antenna (poor
>>reception) so I do not understand what it means to hear an awesome
short
>>wave radio.  I do know I love shortwave, but I can only imagine what
it's
>>like through a nice radio like the HF-150.  I was really impressed
with
>>the looks of the thing in the ad in Grove's catalog.  Plus, some guy
>>raved about it (someone apparently important).  Someone please tell
me
>>(ASSUMING I HAVE A VERY GOOD ANTENNA SETUP) that this HF-150 will
blow my
>>mind and be a GREAT DEAL different in quality than the $50 analog
>>handheld that I have.  I mean, hell for $600.00 this baby better rock
and
>>roll!  Comments please.
>>--Atkins
>
>I have a Lowe HF-225 and believe me. the 150 will do well for you.  It
>is physcially small but the audio quality is unsurpassed in anything
>I've ever heard.  The HF-150's audio is even better.
>
>You'll like it...
>---------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
>[e-mail]
>Location: Farm in Cornland, VA
>
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>Can some one tell me if the lowe HF-150 is a good radio for AM
broadcast band DXing.
Thanks
Skip



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich)
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[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:

> Also, I heard of KGEI, located in San Francisco, that broadcast in Spanish
> to Latin America. (I haven't logged this one, at least I don't think so.)


KGEI folded up their tent about a year ago.  And I believe I heard somewhere
that the main character behind it is resurrecting another station in Chile.
(Can anyone confirm this?)

Believe me, Bryan, you would've heard KGEI at your San Francisco location
if they were still on.  I'm just across the bay from their Redwood City
transmitter site, and they regularly overloaded the front end of my receiver.
So I heard them all over the band!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   Mark Gingrich       [e-mail]      Voice: 510.352.5275
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles hobbs)
Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
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In a previous article, [e-mail] () says:

>
>Nor will you likely to.  NDXE was largely a scam by Dexter Norman, I
>believe his name was.
>
>The story was like this.  It was to be a new station (its letters
>phonetically meaning "In Dixie", as it was to be based in Muscle Shoals,
>Alabama)

What I always wanted to know is, would the FCC really issue him
a callsign starting with "N" (those are ususally reserved for military
stations . . . )
>


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Toste)
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>
> b)  unwanted junk E-mail

And what those the other message around this newsgroup that have NOTHING
to do with shortwave called ?

> Feel feel to flame me for trying to be a net cop - But I think I speak
> for the majority of the folks here who are rather pissed off at all of
> Amsoft's commercial advertisements.
>

It doesn't bother me, it's not he does it every week.

--
 David Toste [VE3TOS]        Internet - [e-mail]
 Don Mills, Ontario.          SWLOGit - The Ultimate Shortwave Listeners
 ftp.virginia.edu  /pub/swlogit/        Software. (Fidonet: 1:250/930)
 http://www.io.org/~saturn/SWLOGit.html (SWLOGit Web Page)


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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (charles
hobbs) wrote:

> In a previous article, [e-mail] () says:
>
> >
> >Nor will you likely to.  NDXE was largely a scam by Dexter Norman, I
> >believe his name was.
> >
> >The story was like this.  It was to be a new station (its letters
> >phonetically meaning "In Dixie", as it was to be based in Muscle Shoals,
> >Alabama)
>
> What I always wanted to know is, would the FCC really issue him
> a callsign starting with "N" (those are ususally reserved for military
> stations . . . )
> >
According to something I have from 1983, the station was supposed to be in
*Opelika*, Alabama. And in hindsight, it's easy to see how the *N*
callsign should have been a tipoff to the scam. Also, looking at it now,
it's possible that *NDXE* was really derived from *DeXtEr Norman* (with
the relevant letters capitalized). Actually, it's too bad people were
lured into believing in the viability of privately owned, commercial SW in
North America, as I think some private American SW stations would be a
nice break from the propaganda talk and preaching one usually hears from
North American and European SW.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:13 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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I am interested in purchasing an ICOM R71A/E/D receiver, preferably     in
in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Please respond either by email to
[e-mail] or 510-823-8626 (days), 510-837-3626 (eves.)

Jon


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: KIWA FILTER EXPERIENCES??
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They are excellent.  Just installed a pair in my Sony 2010.  Wish I had
known about them sooner.  They provide a great improvement in audio
quality, IMHO, and they're not expensive.
Harold Rodriguez


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
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I own both the YB 400 and the Sony 2010.  If you can afford it, go for the
Sony.  The sync tuning makes a BIG difference.  If not, you should
consider the SONY 7600G, which has its drawbacks that you can read about
in old messages in this group (I have not had personal experience with the
7600G), but which also has the sync tuning.

Have fun; it's a wonderful, interesting and informative hobby no matter
what you're listening to!
Harold Rodriguez


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: The Real Purpose of SWL
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Philip Yant <[e-mail]> wrote:

>My further opinion of relying on local re-broadcasters is that this is
>short-sigthed.

I agree with you that to rely *exclusively* on local re-broadcasters
might be risky, but I am not aware of any major broadcasters which
have taken that risk. In most cases, areas served by local
re-broadcasts are also backed up by shortwave, and in those cases
where it is not, contingency plans exist to cope with emergencies.

The broadcasters which are moving more and more to local placement
have developed that strategy after very lengthy and detailed
consideration of all the relevant political, cultural, financial and
technical issues. Now, as an SWL, I can understand why you don't like
this trend. But I think to accuse them of being "short-sighted" does
them an injustice.






From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 09:36:42 GMT
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[e-mail] (A.G. Davies) wrote:

>The
>kind of thing I have in mind would be a tear-out form in the paper WRTH
>which we could send to you with a postal or e-mail address (and payment or
>credit-card details, if you decide you need to make an additional
>subscription charge), in return for a password to an FTP or WWW site, or
>subscription to a mailing list.

Alan, you can send me your credit card details any time you like :-)
Seriously, thanks for the ideas. All this would take some careful
planning, but it's useful to know what sort of service people would
use.



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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 09:36:44 GMT
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[e-mail] (Larry Nebron) wrote:

>The real question is how the listeners have reacted to hearing the
>International Broadcasters and how the International Broadcasters
>program to this audience?  I wonder what type and size audience will be
>attracted to these broadcasts?   Will creative broadcasters like RN test
>the size of the audience with say a WRN relay only, contest?

That's an interesting idea. At the moment, as far as I am aware, there
is no specific Radio Netherlands programming for WRN, because WRN
picks up the same signal that is feeding the relay stations. However,
RN now has its own transponders on the Astra satellite which I think
opens up some interesting possibilities. I'm pretty sure Jonathan has
already thought of some...:-)
>---
> * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!
>---
> * QMPro 1.52 * Danger: Shortwave listening is habit forming!

And it also, apparently, causes people to repeat themselves :-)



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: UWSA National Conference (MEDIA ADVISORY)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 09:36:46 GMT
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[e-mail] (Michael Idrogo) wrote:

>United We Stand America (UWSA) will hold a National Conference in
>Dallas, Texas, beginning Friday, August 11 at 9 a.m. CDT through
>Sunday, August 13 at 5 p.m. CDT at the Dallas Convention Center.

So which shortwave stations will be covering this event, then ? :-)



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter A. Klein)
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Subject: Re: Kiwa Filter Experiences??
Date: 13 Jul 1995 10:08:57 -0700
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In article <3tqeto$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I'm thinking of putting Kiwa's filter upgrade kit into my Sony 2010. Anyone
>have any comments or opinions about doing this. They're only $65 and sound
>like a great idea. (I'm an extremely competent solderer and comfortable
>working on the SMD PC boards inside the 2010, BTW).

I put the Kiwa filters in my 2010, and I'm very glad that I did.  The wide
filter is an excellent compromise between fidelity and adjacent channel
rejection (the stock filter is MUCH too wide for SW), and the narrow
filter adds a little amplification as well as enough selectivity for
digging out a weak signal from a crowded background.

They also add a capacitor you can put across the AGC line to slow its
decay--which I highly recommend.  The 2010 tends to "pump" the AGC on
signals that fade up and down rapidly, which can be really annoying.  The
capacitor helps, but does not entirely eliminate the problem, and also
improves SSB reception.

I'm a ham operator, and for really tough listening, I use my ham rig (ICOM
745, receiver similar to an R71-A).  You'll never make the 2010 into a
true DX receiver.  But the Kiwa filters make the 2010 perform acceptably
under more crowded conditions, so I have to resort to my ham rig a little
less.  I much prefer program listening with the 2010, since the synch
detector really cuts selective fading distortion.

The hardest thing about installing the filters is not the installation.
It's getting the case back together again afterwards!  The narrow filter
can be a tight fit.  Also, you have to align the plastic volume control
slider exactly over the control itself.  It took me about 6 tries to get
it right.

Another tip on using the narrow filter:  The 2010 synch detector will
stay locked when tuned up to a few hundred Hz off frequency
(individual models vary).  If you need
to use the narrow filter, pick the sideband that gives the least amount
of interference, and then tune the radio as far off frequency in that
direction as it will go before the synch detector loses lock and starts
to squeal.  This boosts the high voice frequencies a bit, increasing the
intelligability.

A question for other 2010 owners:  After I installed the Kiwa filters, I
found that the switchover point between USB and LSB in synch mode shifted
down 300 Hz, from, for example, 5975.0 to 5974.7.  I don't know if the
filters changed something, or if I knocked something out of alignment
during my struggles with the volume control.  It doesn't seem to do any
harm, but it's annoying.  Has anyone else had this problem, and do you
know what to tweak to put the switchover point back at the station's exact
frequency?

73--Hope all this helps
Peter, KD7MW
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David D. Stubbs)
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Subject: Re: Kiwa Filter Experiences??
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:57:24 LOCAL
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In article <3tqeto$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: Kiwa Filter Experiences??
>Date: 10 Jul 1995 05:47:36 GMT

>I'm thinking of putting Kiwa's filter upgrade kit into my Sony 2010. Anyone
>have any comments or opinions about doing this. They're only $65 and sound
>like a great idea. (I'm an extremely competent solderer and comfortable
>working on the SMD PC boards inside the 2010, BTW).

>Geoff  NQ7A  Austin, TX


I just put the KIWA wide filter into my new 2010.  Great improvement! I really
recommend it!

I'm more dubious about replacing the narrow filter.  Turns out KIWA has filters
in 0.5 kHz steps down from 8 kHz.

See:  http://www.wolfe.net/~kiwa/kiwa455.html

I'n not certain they will fit into the 2010.

I'm thinking that if I change out the narrow filter, I would order one that
was only about 0.5 kHz narrower than the stock  filter measures (as opposed to
the advertised bandwidth).  By using the KIWA, there should  be a signal
strength improvement (zero  insertion loss) and a sharper roll-off.  I find
the stock narrow filter already degrades  the audio about to my limit of
tolerance.

Let us know how it turns out!




David Stubbs
Manager, Customer-Centered Design

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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rockrap)
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Subject: Info on legendary Zoom Black Magic Radio
Date: 13 Jul 1995 11:11:32 -0400
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Zoom Black Magic was the first pirate station to broadcast
openly in defiance of the FCC (in both Seaside and Fresno,
California) and even showed up once in the Arbitron ratings.
Zoom has had numerous run-ins with the FCC but is still on
the air semi-regularly in Fresno and, from time to time, in Los
Angeles.
   If you'd like to receive a copy of Zoomin', the official Zoom
Black Magic newsletter, just email back your postal address.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Loggings
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[e-mail] (A.G. Davies) wrote:

>Mongolia: Radio Ulan Bataar have at last chosen a usable frequency for their
>English-language transmission to Europe between 1930-2000 UTC, although the
>signal is rather weak. Heard on July 8th between 1950 and 2000 with
>Mongolian music -- to my ears rather like Country & Western performed by a
>Peking Opera troupe -- followed by nice clear closing ID and request for
>reception reports, SINPO 14321.

Alan, this is fascinating news, but you actually forgot to tell us
what the frequency is :-) Inquiring minds want to know...



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillV21572)
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Subject: Re: Orientation of Longwire Antenna?
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I have 2 random-length wires here, one 40 feet, and one 75 feet, both end
fed, perpendicular to each other.  I use 2 different lead-ins, and use a
simple MFJ 2 position antenna switch to choose between them.  The shorter
one is in my attic, the longer out my bedroom window sloping down to one
of my backyard fence posts.  I haven't really noticed much directionality
in these; if anything, my Sony 7600G tends to overload on strong signals.
I think the biggest benefit of this setup is that I can switch to the
shorter antenna, or cut in the Sony's local/DX switch when I get too much
signal.  Hope this helps.
Bill


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillV21572)
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Subject: Re: When do '96 models come out? Any improvements?
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It seems that radio manufacturers present new models, or upgrades to new
models, pretty much at random.  I'm sure, of course, that it is based on
production times, changes in design based on consumer feedback, etc, but
not on any type of "model year" basis, like cars.  They usually make heavy
prior announcements (kinda like Windows 95).  The only "big" news around
improvements to current favorites is the upgrading to Drake's R8, becoming
the R8A.  It's synch detector is uniformally considered near-perfect.
Drake's SW8 synch detector is a poor cousin to that, getting crummy
reviews; I haven't seen any mention in the press about improving that end
of it, though they just made an improvement to its' sensitivity using the
integral whip antenna.
Passport to World Band Radio does include a pretty good review of most/all
models available out there, but I would guess their reviews for 1996's
edition will pretty much match 1995's, I don't recall any big
introductions in the last year.  1996 Passport to WBR comes out in
September; Grove Enterprises (Monitoring Times publisher), for one, is
taking orders for them now at about 5 bucks off their usual price if you
order it now.  The bigger advantage to having the 1996 edition would be
the more up to date program frequencies, times, and station addresses.
Good listening!


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CQ Communications / R. Moseson )
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Subject: POP'COMM 8/95 Highlights
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The summer guide to Selected English Language broadcasts, aeronautical
shortwave monitoring and an attorney's views on pirate radio are among
features of interest to SW listeners in the August '95 issue of Popular
Communications.  A complete rundown of featured articles has been
posted to rec.radio.info. If you're interested, please look for it
there.

-- Rich Moseson, NW2L
Popular Communications Online




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: What knid of shortwave radio should I buy?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Morris the Cat) writes:

>In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
>(Chunning Shao) states:

>|Because of the strong interference from Chinese government to the
>|Voice of American, it is now very difficult to listen to Voice of
>|American in China.

>What is the nature of the Chinese electronics countermeasures (ECM) being
>directed against VOA transmissions? If the ECM being used is of a
>bandwidth covering BOTH sidebands of the VOA's amplitude modulated
>(AM), then an improved SW radio isn't going to help much.

Unfortunately, both sidebands are affected by the Chinese jamming, which
seems to consist mainly of relays of the domestic Central People's
Broadcasting Station radio service with very distorted audio, with also
some 'white-noise' style jamming.

While working & travelling in China, I've certainly found that there's
nothing much you can do to improve reception of the affected frequencies
(the Mandarin-language transmissions of VOA, the BBC and the Central
Broadcasting Station in Taiwan beamed towards the mainland are all
affected). The best solution is to try all the available frequencies,
usually some are less affected by the jamming than others, so a receiver
with a digital keyboard where you can jump quickly from one frequency to
another is very handy.

>Or does VOA have AM broadcast band frequencies as well being beamed
>into China?

I believe they still use the mediumwave frequencies of 1143 kHz from the
Philippines and 1575 kHz from Thailand for part of the transmissions. As far
as I could hear there is no jamming on these frequencies, but reception is
not very good even in the south of China. The CBS transmissions on
mediumwave from Taiwan are jammed, and there also seems to be a policy in
the mainland of placing some of their own broadcast transmitters slightly
off-frequency of the Taiwan channels, so as to cause annoying heterodyne
interference.

>|My friend wants me to buy a shortwave radio for
>|him because he relies on VOA as a source of information, it should
>|be farely small so I can smuggle it into China, within the price
>|range of 200 to 300 dollars and easy to operate.

>Probably something like the SONY 7600G would suffice, assuming that
>the VOA transmissions via SW aren't being jammed as well.

One thing I *think* I've noticed using a Sony 2001D is that the noise
jamming can be made to sound marginally less bad by easing back the RF-
gain slider switch (not the DX/Local switch). That's just a subjective
feeling though, and any improvement is very small. Actually that RF-gain
control doesn't seem to have any other useful function; don't know whether
it is also included on the 7600G.

I suppose it might be worth pointing out that VOA and BBC broadcasts in
English are not affected by the jamming, and nor are Mandarin broadcasts by
other stations such as Radio Japan, Deutsche Welle, Radio Australia and
Radio France Internationale, all of which carry news.

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: Grundig 700 Rechargeables
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    > I want to install rechargeable batteries into my Grundig 700.
    >
    > The manual states that the battery specs should be: 4000 mAh (4Ah).
    >
    > Question: I've got some Radio Shack rechargeables which have the
    > following recommended charging info on them: ...

Any D size NiCad should work; charging rates are quite consistent for
the type.  I have been using the high capacity (4 amp-hour) NiCads from
Radio Shack in my 700 for over a year.  The "4.0 AH" rating is printed
on the battery.

Note that some D size NiCads are really C cells in a D body.  These are
sometimes called "dummy" cells.  They are cheaper, lighter weight, and
have less capacity.

73,

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Brannigan)
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Subject: Re: Collins 75S3 Tuning Questions
Date: 13 Jul 1995 14:10:57 GMT
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The easiest way to figure out the frequency of the image signals is to
find the station on another receiver and note the frequency. The hard way
is to review the mixing scheme of the 75s3 and calculate the image
frequencies....

Have fun ,
Jim



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Brannigan)
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Subject: Radio Vietnam
Date: 13 Jul 1995 14:16:17 GMT
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I copied radio Vietnam last night ( on 40 Meters at 0200 UTC) and I would
like to send them a QSL card.
Does anyone have the address?

Jim on L.I., NY



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lennart Benschop)
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Subject: HF125 Keyboard Interface
Date: 13 Jul 1995 15:17:57 +0200
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Recently I bought a used Lowe HF125 communications receiver and I got a
telephone-style keypad with it. The manual says that in order for that
keypad to work, you need an interface inside the radio and I am afraid that
interface is missing.

From the schematic I see that this keypad interface has several connections
to the controller circuit board, which is located behind the front panel. It
should have one wire to the a pad on the main circuit board (labeled KEY)
which is connected to the KEYPAD jack on the rear. I guess that the keypad
interface should be a tiny circuit board, mounted behind the controller
board. Is that right? I have no circuit board there (except the PCB with the
switch and the S meter on it) and the pad labeled KEY on the main board has
no wire. There is no voltage on the KEYPAD jack and I guess there should be
a DC voltage to power the thing, right?

Exactly what does that keypad interface look like and where should it be
located? Before I claim that the thing is missing, I want to make sure that
it is indeed missing.

I think I should return the keypad and demand some discount on the price or
otherwise I should demand that missing interface. Of course I should have
tested it before buying... The receiver works great except for the keypad.
--
Lennart Benschop --- [e-mail]
"Real programmers do it in hacks."
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From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ron B)
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Subject: teletype/fax info??
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:59:17 GMT
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I just got a multimode data controller (MFJ 8621) and am wondering if
anybody using one or a similar device could share some info.  Do you
know of any good TTY or FAX  frequencies?  Have you run into a
shareware/freeware program to display FAX & SSTV pix using
the 8621?  Thanx for any info!

Ron B.



From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Allen)
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Subject: Re: THE LOWE HF-150
Date: 13 Jul 1995 16:26:53 GMT
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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Jay Tyson ) writes:
>>Can some one tell me if the lowe HF-150 is a good radio for AM
>broadcast band DXing.
>Thanks
>Skip
>
        I compared the 150 to my Superadio III and found that the
        Superadio performed better.  However I should note that
        this was using an 11 MHz horizontal room loop on the 150,
        which the Superadio has a perfectly tuned internal loopstick.
        If I had hooked up a proper antenna to the 150 I'm sure
        I would have been better off.  Of course no matter how
        good the 150 is it's hard to pick it over the $50.00 superadio
        if BCB is the one major use you plan on making of it.


---
Robert Allen
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    I hate Frys Electronics.  All of them, but particularly the ones
    in Fremont, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale.




From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pete Akerson)
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Subject: I'm New here, FAQ ?
Date: 13 Jul 1995 18:26:18 GMT
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Hi,

I'd like to listen to the BBC and maybe poke around
for what else is out there. I'd guess the FAQ talks
a bit about the RS-380 or -390s to listen on and
the frequencies to listen to ?
(I save a copy of the BBC freqs. from some other newsgroup.)

Anyone want to mail me a copy ?
-P


--


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:34 1995
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From: Tu and Bob Myers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-2010 archive
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 18:27:21 -0400
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A.  Your <[e-mail]> 12 JUL 1995 12:10:26 GMT

Mr. Baer,

Thanks for the posting.

I understand there is a Sony ICF-2010 users news group or letter.  I can't
remember where I saw it but the address I have is
"[e-mail]".  When I sent the request mail I got back a
message from a Mr. Gary Gitzen saying "You Rang?".  I sent replied, but
never heard from him again.

Would you please tell me how and where to get to the Sony ICF-2010
archive?  If you have better information n the 2010 news group/letter,
please let me know also.

Thanks,

Bob


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Gonzalez)
Subject: Copa America Soccer, Anywhere?
Organization: This organization
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 19:20:46 GMT
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hello all.....

I am wondering if there are any stations out there
transmitting in English, Spanish or Portugese which
might be carrying the Copa America soccer matches
which are currently going on in Uruguay, south america.

thanks.....

Ed Gonzalez
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:36 1995
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Subject: Re: World Radio/TV Handbook Online??????
Date: 13 Jul 1995 20:12:30 GMT
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> Well, it's not the WRTH but I do have several frequency lists in tabular
> form:
>
> try: http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html
>
> Let me know if it has what you need.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> * Byron L. Hicks              [phone]              [e-mail] *
> * Engineering Technology Student              New Mexico State University *
> * Southwest Technology Development Institute     Shortwave Radio Listener *
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> SWL Homepage: http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html


 Byron, I've used your page a number of times and felt a public
 THANK YOU for this service was in order. Great job!.

 To any others who may not have taken a look at Byron's work, I would
 suggest that you do. A very good resource.

                                            Hans/Baldwinsville/NY


From [e-mail] Thu Jul 13 20:58:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christopher A. Edmonds)
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Subject: Are There Any Bands Allocated for Experimental AM?
Date: 13 Jul 1995 20:19:35 GMT
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Hi,

I'm an instructor in electrical engineering, and I want to assign a project
to some students using a simple AM transmitter and receiver.

What I'm wondering, though, is whether there are any bands allocated for
this (preferably under 30MHz) since these students won't have any amateur
licenses. The transmitted power will be low, under 100mW probably.

Thanks.

 |--\/--| /-------/        || Christopher A. Edmonds - Dept of Electrical Eng.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Irdial-Discs)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 08:22:45 GMT
Subject: ++UPDATE: The CONET PROJECT: Recordings of Numbers Stations++
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Latest news:

We have had several high quality submissions to the project, and
there are now over 80 different, incredible transmissions collected
for the project so far.

We still require recordings. If you have any tapes (any format) of
complete or incomplete recordings, especially of stations that are
off the air and from the early days of Numbers Stations we would
like to hear from you.

Mr Takashi Kuroda of Tokyo, Japan, if you could get back in contact
with us, we are very interested in hearing your tape of Korean
and Chinese stations. Your current email address is bouncing.

Our web page is at

http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~irdial/conet.htm

And there are links to two fine Numbers Stations pages there.


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:52 1995
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From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
Date: 20 Jul 1995 12:32:42 GMT
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In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
>While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago in the middle
> of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light classical type music.
> I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the south western part of
>the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of Buffalo.  Has the FCC
>

Did you check 810kHz and 540kHz to see if the same signal was present on
these channels? It is possible that the 1620kHz signal was a 2nd or 3rd
harmonic of a legitimate broadcast.

regards
Steve Whitt
Editor Medium Wave News


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:53 1995
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From: pcuser@IMPRINT
Subject: 1620 AM reception
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While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago in the middle
 of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light classical type music.
 I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the south western part of
the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of Buffalo.  Has the FCC
granted licences for this part of the spectrum yet?  I had heard that test broadcasts for
Digital radio were being conducted in Las Vegas, could this be the source?

Steve S. at Imprint, the University of Waterloo student newspaper.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:54 1995
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
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In article <3ulida$[e-mail]> Steve Whitt <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
>Date: 20 Jul 1995 12:32:42 GMT

>In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
>>While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago in the
>middle
>> of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light classical type
>music.
>> I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the south
>western part of
>>the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of Buffalo.
>Has the FCC
>>

>Did you check 810kHz and 540kHz to see if the same signal was present on
>these channels? It is possible that the 1620kHz signal was a 2nd or 3rd
>harmonic of a legitimate broadcast.

>regards
>Steve Whitt
>Editor Medium Wave News

A harmonic would be the first place to look, but it is probably a product
frequency.  Here, two or more frequencies combine into various permutations of
other frequencies.

To determine if this is the case, do some calculations
with the frequencies of your local stations. Try to match what you are hearing
with the audio of a known station. If you find the audio matches a staion, you
have one half of the equation.  If you know one of the frequencies, we will
call it A. Now A might combine with B in this manner:

A+B   A-B   2A-B  2B-A   2A-2B

This is an interesting area of radio theory, and if anyone is interested I
will share some of my past research on the subject.  This phenomenon is
analogous to a Moire in other branches of physics.

Sometimes the combining frequencies will battle it out with one dominant, and
then the other. These signals can also be directional and using a loop found
to exist at an intersecting point between the two stations!  Some might argue
the signals combine in the radio to cause the phenomenon. If you have ever
flown over the ocean or a large lake and seen waves arriving from two
directions combine to make a third pattern, you are closer to understanding
the effect.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner WA3JPG)
Subject: 6 kHz AM filter?
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Date: 19 Jul 95 04:22:01 GMT

Hello all:

I am a ham, and use my Kenwood TS 940 to listen to shortwave.  I
began as an SWL and still enjoy it a lot.

My question - anyone have experience with sharp 6 kHz AM filtering?
Is it the sort of bandwidth that cuts out most fidelity?  I have an
IRCI 6 kHz (8 pole crystal) filter and was considering installing it
in my 940 or selling it off.  The 940 has a standard ceramic 6 kHz
with a terrible shape factor, and it is not too bad, I get some fidelity
and enough selectivity.  (I go to SSB filtering and detection when the
QRM is really bad, and that cuts the fidelity but I can at least hear
the station!)

Any opinions?

Clark
WA3JPG


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
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Subject: Re: 6 kHz AM filter?
Date: 20 Jul 1995 02:37:00 -0400
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You might try it! the 4khz machanacle filter in my Cillins R390a sounds
quite good.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:56 1995
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From: Zaharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Subject: 7600D SONY vs HF150 Lowe!!!!
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A further noice between HF 150 and Sony ICF 7600D

Yestreday night when i was receiving  stations across the 60 mb (4.7)
i have been really astonished that  Sony in some cases had better reception
than  LOWe radio !!!!

It was real : I  tuned to R Amazon 4805 with a SINPO abt 23232 on Lowe radio
 however  with the other ( sony ) the reception was abt 33223!

In both cases the LOwe as conected  to a homebrewn ATU of abt 15-20 dB of
enhancement in that band and lowe as conected with a cable to the ATU  but
sony  radio was receiving it by the skin effect ( preamp in both radios
were on )
I can never think that  sony radio can have higher sens than lowe's radio !

Strange butreal !



zacharias liangas
DXer since his 12s


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:57 1995
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From: Mike Carter <[e-mail]>
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Subject: 803a dx440
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Re: dx440
CK> RS radios are decent.  The manuals are well written for
CK> beginners.  I am happy with my DX-440.  I realize that there
CK> are better radios out there, but I think the RS radios give
CK> you value for your money.

To Cal and everyone else talking about the RS dx440-sangean  803a, I read the
sw conferences for a few months, then bought the 803a for my first receiver and
thought it was terrific.
100% agreement with Cal's comments.   As you will all note(due to another post)
I also bought after a short while a Sony 2001d but I paid 2nd hand more than
people in the USA pay for
it new.  The 803a is excellent value.
CYA,
Mike




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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:12:58 1995
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In <3u8u6k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (WaltN) writes:
>It's funny, but living in the SF Bay area of CA, I had never heard the
>reputed "gurgling" sounds, and thought somebody was pulling our collective
>legs, or that it was a _very_ local phenomenon. Here in Huston, TX (I'm
>here on business with my trusty SW-100), however, I've been hearing it a
>lot in the last few days. I'm a believer!
>
>Who is reputed to be doing this? Inquiring minds want to know :=).
>
>
>
>========================================
>               Walt Novinger
>Real Radios Keep You Warm At Night!
>CI$: 73340,2015
>[e-mail]      [e-mail]

I'm here in Dallas, TX and I, too here the gurgling water...also I hear infrequently
thank goodness, a bird whistle!

Tony Shelton
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:14 1995
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Does anyone know the address of "Monitoring Times" magazine?

 --- MMMR v4.00unr * <[e-mail]>


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Max Alagna <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the address of "Monitoring Times" magazine?
>
>  --- MMMR v4.00unr * <[e-mail]>




        Monitoring Times
        300 South Hwy. 64 West
        Brasstown, NC 28902



-Steve
 EDCO


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This months 73 for Amateur Radio has two articles on home construction of a
satellite dish and a low noise amplifier for GOES weather satellite reception.  A
while back there was a thread on the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service
(AFRTS) moving from short-wave to satellite.  The earlier posts stated that the
frequency used was close to that used by the GOES weather satellites (1691 MHz).

Now the question?  Could this system be modified to pick up AFRTS?
Additional equipment required would include some type of downconverter or
high-end communications receiver able to tune this range.  Also, which birds are
carrying AFRTS?

Thanks

Rick


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (FHDel)
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There is not much I can contribute to the Radio Luxemburg story, except,
that when I lived in Germany, I was able to receive RTL on 1440 AM and
some freq on LW (forgot the exact freq.) However the stuff RTL played was
anything but "alternative". That was 10 years ago. The only real good
alternative music I can  find today (living in S.F. CA) is BBC's
"Multitrack" program every day 5:30 UTC. My favourite program is the John
Peel show, a compressed version of his famous 2 hours session on BBC 3
London. This is the best of today's UK underground scene. The rest of the
weeks programs ranges from world beat to Top 20.
The BBC also has an excellent webpage with more details and schedules.

Good luck.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MARK FINE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ANN:  SWBC Interval Signa
Date: 18 Jul 1995 01:22:23 -0500
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I have uploaded:

SimTel/win3/hamradio/
iswin2a.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 1 of 3).
iswin2b.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 2 of 3).
iswin2c.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 3 of 3).

SWBC Interval Signals for Windows v2.00 plays shortwave broadcast
interval signals via your PC's sound system or speaker.  The registered
version comes with a database of over 70 signals (shareware version
comes with 19).  Registration for SWBC Interval Signals is in the amount
of thirty United States dollars (US$30), basically to cover media and
shipping costs. Full documentation is included as an on-line help file.
ISWIN2A.ZIP, ISWIN2B.ZIP and ISWIN2C.ZIP are freely distributable in an
unmodified form.

Special requirements:  Runs on IBM PCs with Windows 3.1.  Requires a VGA
color monitor (minimum) and 1MB of memory. A sound card is recommended,
however the program will work if a PC-Speaker driver is installed (not
included).

ShareWare.  Uploaded by the author.

SWBC Interval Signals can be now found on FTP sites mirroring SimTel,
including:

  oak.oakland.edu/pub3/simtel-win3/hamradio

and

  ftp.funet.fi/pub/mirrors/simtel.coast.net/Simtel/win3/hamradio

73,

[     Mark J. Fine     * FineWare - Smart R8 Control ]
[ [e-mail] * TTY Reader - SWBC Int. Sigs.]
[ via NETCOM's TCM BBS *   Remington, Virginia, USA  ]
[   (703) 349 - 9553   *         3834N 07751W        ]

~ CMPQwk 1.42-R2 #520 ~DAMN, that's good coffee! And HOT too!




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MARK FINE)
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Subject: ANN:  SWBC Interval Signa
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I have uploaded:

SimTel/win3/hamradio/
iswin2a.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 1 of 3).
iswin2b.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 2 of 3).
iswin2c.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 3 of 3).

SWBC Interval Signals for Windows v2.00 plays shortwave broadcast
interval signals via your PC's sound system or speaker.  The registered
version comes with a database of over 70 signals (shareware version
comes with 19).  Registration for SWBC Interval Signals is in the amount
of thirty United States dollars (US$30), basically to cover media and
shipping costs. Full documentation is included as an on-line help file.
ISWIN2A.ZIP, ISWIN2B.ZIP and ISWIN2C.ZIP are freely distributable in an
unmodified form.

Special requirements:  Runs on IBM PCs with Windows 3.1.  Requires a VGA
color monitor (minimum) and 1MB of memory. A sound card is recommended,
however the program will work if a PC-Speaker driver is installed (not
included).

ShareWare.  Uploaded by the author.

SWBC Interval Signals can be now found on FTP sites mirroring SimTel,
including:

  oak.oakland.edu/pub3/simtel-win3/hamradio

and

  ftp.funet.fi/pub/mirrors/simtel.coast.net/Simtel/win3/hamradio

73,

[     Mark J. Fine     * FineWare - Smart R8 Control ]
[ [e-mail] * TTY Reader - SWBC Int. Sigs.]
[ via NETCOM's TCM BBS *   Remington, Virginia, USA  ]
[   (703) 349 - 9553   *         3834N 07751W        ]

_ CMPQwk 1.42-R2 #520 _DAMN, that's good coffee! And HOT too!




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:19 1995
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I'm going to have to check that out Mark!

  I'll add it to my WWW page if I ever get my IOS account fixed or find some
time to make a copy at my work location instead.

   73's - Pete
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From: [e-mail] (MARK FINE)
Reply-To: [e-mail] (MARK FINE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ANN:  SWBC Interval Signa
Date: 18 Jul 1995 01:22:23 -0500
Organization: NETCOM'S The Cat's Meow BBS, Warrenton, VA [phone]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I have uploaded:

SimTel/win3/hamradio/
iswin2a.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 1 of 3).
iswin2b.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 2 of 3).
iswin2c.zip     Plays SWBC interval signals on your PC (file 3 of 3).

SWBC Interval Signals for Windows v2.00 plays shortwave broadcast
interval signals via your PC's sound system or speaker.  The registered
version comes with a database of over 70 signals (shareware version
comes with 19).  Registration for SWBC Interval Signals is in the amount
of thirty United States dollars (US$30), basically to cover media and
shipping costs. Full documentation is included as an on-line help file.
ISWIN2A.ZIP, ISWIN2B.ZIP and ISWIN2C.ZIP are freely distributable in an
unmodified form.

Special requirements:  Runs on IBM PCs with Windows 3.1.  Requires a VGA
color monitor (minimum) and 1MB of memory. A sound card is recommended,
however the program will work if a PC-Speaker driver is installed (not
included).

ShareWare.  Uploaded by the author.

SWBC Interval Signals can be now found on FTP sites mirroring SimTel,
including:

  oak.oakland.edu/pub3/simtel-win3/hamradio

and

  ftp.funet.fi/pub/mirrors/simtel.coast.net/Simtel/win3/hamradio

73,

[     Mark J. Fine     * FineWare - Smart R8 Control ]
[ [e-mail] * TTY Reader - SWBC Int. Sigs.]
[ via NETCOM's TCM BBS *   Remington, Virginia, USA  ]
[   (703) 349 - 9553   *         3834N 07751W        ]

~ CMPQwk 1.42-R2 #520 ~DAMN, that's good coffee! And HOT too!



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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:21 1995
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Check this out.

I am also living in an apartment. And, because of this it is difficult
at best to have an outdoor antenna.

I am using an old receiver, Drake model SW-4A



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:22 1995
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I have nailed/tacked a thin piece of wire to the ceiling/wall line in
my room. Purchased from Radio Shack for $29.00 U.S., a pre-amplifier
and coupled it to an old Drake SW-4A receiver. The trick to the whole
thing is to use 'real' connectors from the antenna to the radio.
Apartment antennas are tough, but I get lot'sa listening pleasure from
this. Wire size is not critical for receiving really, it is a matter of
getting enough signal to the radio, and this pre-amp does the trick.

Myrton Smith - N1GKE @ AMSAT.ORG -

mts @ usa1.com

NNNN




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Walksabout)
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Subject: Antarctica?
Date: 18 Jul 1995 21:23:59 -0400
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Has anyone heard from AFAN McMurdo? Last listed at 6.160 Mhz @3.2 kw.
The last time I heard it was back in 1974 at 6.012 Mhz @ 1kw--only heard
it once,for about 45 seconds,and boy was it faint.It still is a top prize
for me.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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[e-mail] (Walksabout) wrote:

>Has anyone heard from AFAN McMurdo? Last listed at 6.160 Mhz @3.2 kw.
>The last time I heard it was back in 1974 at 6.012 Mhz @ 1kw--only heard
>it once,for about 45 seconds,and boy was it faint.It still is a top prize
>for me.

I think we more or less reached a consensus a few weeks ago that the
transmitter listed on 6160 doesn't actually exist. News of this came
well after the WRTH95 deadline and I took a chance that it was correct
and added it - subsequent investigations have failed to locate anyone
at AFAN who can confirm its existence, or anyone who has actually
heard it. It was either a hoax or a simple misunderstanding. So my
advice, for what it's worth, is not to spend too much time looking for
it...



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Swan)
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Subject: Re: Antarctica?
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 16:47:50 GMT
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Boy do you have a   l o n g   memory ... 1974 !  I live in Wellington
N.Z. ( latitude 41 South ) which is closer than you I guess to the
deep South. I've recently seen details on the radio services there &
recall a move to FM. If you're really keen I'll find out however. ZL2AJZ


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:25 1995
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On Thu, 13 Jul 1995, Your_Name_Here wrote:

> Yes there is an experimental band for such use, but it is quite noisey.
> The antenna plus feedline must be at or shorter than 50 feet in total,
> and the output power is limited to 1 watt (if I remember the power
> level correctly).  You must cope with all kinds of 60 Hz (120 Hz) noise,
> but the 120kHz to 150 kHz (yes, below the broadcast band!!) can be
> used for such a project.  Do not use ham calls on this band, though,
> since it is NOT an amateur band.

WARNING! WARNING!
The experimental longwave band is NOT 120 to 150 kHz.  It is actually
160 to 190 kHz, power less than a watt.

If your power is less than 100mW, then it is OK to use the regular AM
broadcasting band 530 to 1600 kHz.

For more information, consult the Code of Federal Regulations, chapter
47, part 15.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Augustine Souza)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC World Service Cutbacks
Date: 19 Jul 1995 14:26:03 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
: I heard on the CBC Radio news yesterday that the BBC World Service has
: had a budget shortfall and will have to cut some programs.  Does anyone
: know what's going to be axed?

: --

BBC mentioned this yesterday (19th July). From what I gathered, and I
apologise for the vagueness, programs in French to France would be
affected. Entertainment programs would be expected to be self-sustaining
and overall World Service would be expected to be more efficient! I
wonder what that translates to. All this is due to a five million quid
shortfall in their budget (given to them by the Brit. govt).

I wish someone who knows better would elaborate ...

Gus Souza


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Date:    Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:35:07 GMT
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Subject: BBC World Service Cutbacks

I heard on the CBC Radio news yesterday that the BBC World
Service has
had a budget shortfall and will have to cut some programs.  Does
anyone
know what's going to be axed?

******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

For a report on this, be sure to catch HCJB's DX Partyline this
coming Saturday. --Ken MacHarg


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:27 1995
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I heard on the CBC Radio news yesterday that the BBC World Service has
had a budget shortfall and will have to cut some programs.  Does anyone
know what's going to be axed?

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC World Service Cutbacks
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 08:52:35 GMT
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[e-mail] () wrote:

>I heard on the CBC Radio news yesterday that the BBC World Service has
>had a budget shortfall and will have to cut some programs.  Does anyone
>know what's going to be axed?

According to BBC TV Ceefax (teletext) French to Europe and Topical
Tapes (the department that makes English language programmes for use
by overseas stations) will both be axed. But I suspect there will be
some cutbacks in other services too.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <3ul5q5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) writes:
>
>[e-mail] () wrote:
>
>>I heard on the CBC Radio news yesterday that the BBC World Service
has
>>had a budget shortfall and will have to cut some programs.  Does
anyone
>>know what's going to be axed?
>
>According to BBC TV Ceefax (teletext) French to Europe and Topical
>Tapes (the department that makes English language programmes for use
>by overseas stations) will both be axed. But I suspect there will be
>some cutbacks in other services too.
>
Maybe they could cut the slipstream services and go back to the single
schedule. Much as I enjoy having Two Cheers only on the Americas stream
at 4:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, and many other programs only on
when I am asleep or shortwave is inaudible or non-existent, I think I
could live with it.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC WS Eng Progs - Americas
Date: 17 Jul 1995 22:46:30 GMT
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Ain't it wonderful how "time is on my side"? For example, "Two Cheers"
is only on at 4:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time. Before streaming, it
used to be on at far more reasonable hours. Then, there are those music
series (various--there was "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Unforgetable")
that are only on at 1030 Wednesdays GMT, when shortwave is only
available on the Americas stream in southern South America, and 1715 (I
forget which day) just after Sackville signs off.

Fortunately, KALW (San Francisco) carries BBCWS midnight to 5 (6 on
weekends) and the Asia/Pacific (9740) and South Asia (11750) services
come in better from Singapore around 1300-1530 than the Americas
frequencies.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:30 1995
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From: Tony Hill <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: BBC WS Eng Progs - Americas
Date: 18 Jul 1995 18:00:56 GMT
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I hope the BBC WS is saving itself a ton of money or something, because I
DO NOT like the changes in its schedule to North America.  I caught the
tail end of a sports item during Newshour this morning which I really
wanted to hear in its entirety.  I figure it will be covered in Sports
Roundup.  When's the next edition?  At 1745, and -- you guessed it -- no
service to North America at that time.  Will this item survive until the
0315 edition of S.R.?  Your guess is as good as mine, though I guess
probably not.  I miss the World Service.  Bush House, are you listening?
                                 Tony



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:34 1995
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======================================================================
| This info for Radio-LISTENING amateurs is presented to you by the: |
| BENELUX DX-CLUB, A. van Ostadelaan 106, NL-7944 XT Meppel, Holland |
|                                                                    |
| UTILITY NEWS  -  compiled by:                                      |
| JAN NIEUWENHUIS, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland |
|                                                                    |
| Echomail  (FIDO)  :  'Shortwave Listeners'                         |
| Net-mail  (FIDO)  :  2:500/202                                     |
| Mail      (FIDO)  :  Scoop BBS = Tel. [phone]                  |
| Email (Internet)  :  [e-mail]                                 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PART 1 of 1                                   Date: 16th July 1995 |
======================================================================

MOROCCO
=======
* MAGHREB ARABE PRESSE (MAP) [Arabic: Wakalat al-Maghrib al-Arabi
   lil-Anba], Rabat; RTTY transmission schedule:
    0900-1030 (Exc. Fri) in Arabic to M.East & Africa on 18496.1 kHz
     (CNM80/X11),
    1000-1130 (Exc. Sun) in French to EUROPE, Africa & Asia on 19171.1
     (CNM85/X11), 18265 (CNM78), 18220.9 (CNM76/X9), 15654.9
     (CNM65/1X), 14760 (CNM61) and 7842.4 kHz (CNM20/1X),
    1200-1400 (Exc. Sun) in English to EUROPE, M.East, Africa & Asia
     on 19171.1 (CNM85/X11), 18496.1 (CNM80/X11), 18265 (CMY78),
     18220.9 (CNM76/X9), 15654.9 (CNM65/1X), 14760 (CNM61) and 7842.4
     kHz (CNM20/1X),
    1530-1700 (Exc. Fri) in Arabic to M.East & Africa on 18496.1 kHz
     (CNM80/X11),
    1530-1700 (Exc. Sun) in French on19171.1 (CNM85/X11), 18265
     (CNM78), 18220.9 (CNM76/X9), 15654.9 (CNM65/1X), 10634.1
     (CNM37/9X) and 7842.4 kHz (CNM20/1X)
    Transmissions are F1B - 50 baud.
    Addr: 122 Allal Ben Abdellah, Rabat.  (BBCM, 7/7/95)

NORWAY
======
* NORKS TELECOM BEACON 'LN2A'; is currently on the air in conjunction
   with other beacons (?), as part of a propagation experiment.
   The station is located in Sveio in the southwestern part of Norway.
   Transmissions are sent in Morse code at about 12 w.p.m. for 1
   minute according to the following schedule:
     5470 kHz (H+08, H+28, H+48),   5604 kHz (H+00, H+01),
     7870 kHz (H+12, H+32, H+52),  10407 kHz (H+16, H+36, H+56),
    11004 kHz (H+21),              14405 kHz (H+00, H+20, H+40),
    16804 kHz (H+41),              20945 kHz (H+04, H+24, H+44).
   (GT in SWM, 6/95)

TAIWAN
======
* C(entral N(ews) A(gency), Taipei; Radioteletype service for EUROPE:
   0045-0330 (exc. Sun) and 0815-1100 (exc. Sun) on 10235 (3MA22),
   10960 (3MA28), 13563 (3MA26) and 16224 kHz (3MA35).
   Transmissions are in F1B, 50 Baud.
   Addr: 209 Sungchiang Road, Taipei.  (BBCM, 30/6/95)

WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order):
(BBCM) = BBC Monitoring (c), United Kingdom.
(GT)   = Graham Tanner (SWM 'SSB Utility Listening'), - United Kingdom
(SWM)  = 'Shortwave Magazine', Broadstone - United Kingdom.
(TT)   = Takehiro Tsubata, Matsudo City - Japan [via packet radio].

======================================================================
| All times mentioned are in GMT/UTC.                                |
| All data may be copied and reproduced without permission by non-   |
| profit organizations and individuals on condition that credit is   |
| given to:  (Source) & JAN NIEUWENHUIS (editor BDXC-bulletin).      |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| BDXC info now also available via WORLD WIDE WEB on INTERNET at:    |
|           http://promet12.cineca.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html            |
======================================================================
|   = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.04 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands =   |
======================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:35 1995
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From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Bill Rapley 1931-1995
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BILL RAPLEY
21 MAY 1931 - 14 JULY 1995

HCJB World Radio missionary William G Rapley passed away
Friday evening, 14 July 1995, of an apparent heart attack. He
was
enjoying an evening of fellowship at his church BBQ when he
collapsed. Bill leaves behind his wife Beryl and three adult
children.

For the past nine years Bill has served as an engineer at HCJB's
UK
office and studios in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He is best known

to radio listeners worldwide as the host of "Blues, Rags and All
that
Jazz", a weekly, half-hour programme featuring his favourite
music
along with a gentle gospel message. The programme is broadcast
from HCJB in Ecuador and other stations around the globe. It has

been consistently listed as one of the top 10 programmes on
shortwave radio by the Passport to Worldband Radio, an
international publication.

Bill studied engineering at Woolwich Technical College in the
late
1940s, and at the British Broadcasting Corporation in the early
1950s. He worked as a radio operator for the British Air Force
from
1950- 1953, then spent 29 years as an engineer with the BBC.
Bill and
Beryl joined HCJB World Radio in 1982 and spent four years
working
at the mission's Italian office and studios, helping establish
and
sustain local Christian stations throughout the country. Since
1986,
they have worked in the UK office.

The funeral will be held at 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 19 July, at
Sandy Lane Baptist Church, where the Rapleys have been active
members. Those wishing to encourage Beryl may write to her at:
84
Dalecroft Rise, Allerton, West Yorkshire BD15 9AX, England.

--------------------
HCJB-UK, 131 Grattan Road, Bradford BD1 2HS, England
tel [phone], fax [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:36 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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For old-time radio fans....

CFRB (1010 kHz) and CFRX (6070 kHz) has a "Classic Radio" show on Sunday
nights at 2315 EDT (Monday 0315 UTC).

Regards..
Werner


cc: ODXABBS - 0013 - Shortwave

 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
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Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 19:04:20 GMT
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In article <3uo9pd$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Scott Saloway) wrote:
>       It's too bad that CFRX always seems to go out on me after around
>8 PM (I'm in NJ), and is replaced by some religious station I have yet
to
>identify (and then I cant listen to John Oakley :(
>
>       1) Any ideas what this religious station is (6070, after 8 or 9
PM)
>       2) Any ways around it?
>
>                                               Thanks
>                                               --Scott--

I happened to be travelling in upper NY state last week and noticed a
station on *6065* interfering strongly with CFRX. My reception records
here in Toronto indicate both WYFR and WEWN use/have used 6065kHz. The
signal was so strong relative to CFRX's that the synch detector and USB
didn't help much.

Bernie

PS. In that stange way that HF propagates, I found reception of CFRX
better around Greenwich CT than in Oneida NY.


--------------------------------------------------------
Bernie Rataj    [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
--------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James D. Howard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Collins 75S3 Tuning Questions
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In article <[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I have a collins 75s-3 receiver.  It has crystals for the older ham bands.
>If I select one of the higher ham bands (14.X, 21.X etc), and I peak the
>pre-selector at approx 7MHZ (rather than peaking it at the real freq range for
>that band), I can pick up lots of shortwave broadcast signals...My question is:
>
>Is it possible to come up with a formula so I can tell what frequency I am
>listening to?  (based on band setting, preselector setting and tuning knob)?

Yes, there is some info in the manual about it.  If you don't have a
manual, I will get the info from mine for you.

--

---
James Howard     [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Cripps)
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Subject: Computer comtrol of HF225
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 09:42:45 PST
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I've read that a computer programme is available to control the HF150m via
the 3.5mm key-pad port.

Qu:  As the key-pad works for both 150 and 225, does this mean that the
programme can also control the HF225?

Also is a public domain/shareware programme exists yet?

Thanks

David Cripps

G7IDB



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan M. Fondrick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: converting a Sony Walkman to Shortwave?
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 23:24:19 -0700 (PDT)
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I remember seeing a header I think in rec.radio.shortwave where
someone wanted or had info. on converting a Sony Walkman  to a
shortwave receiver. I think it involves the NE602  converter chip, but
I don't know the procedure. Does anybody know where I can get the
plans for converting the Walkman?



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John-Lee Pratt Holmes)
Subject: digital timers available?
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I have been trying to find a digital timer similar to the
mechanical devices made by such companies as Archer (Radio
Shack) which enable one to program an electrical circuit to
turn on and off at a certain time.  They plug into wall
sockets.  The mechanical versions readily available are fine for
lamps, etc.  but too inaccurate for use in taping a shortwave
broadcast.  Do such devises exist with a digital timer and, if
so, who makes them?  The only other solution I could think of
would be to transmit the shortwave signal through a VCR and
tape it through that -- a rather expensive alternative.  Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

                        Cheers,

                           jlph


--

           _____________________
           John Lee Pratt Holmes
                  428-B Brandon Ave.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:42 1995
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From: Andreas Dammann <tfa553>
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Subject: Do you have ...
Date: 21 Jul 1995 15:29:56 GMT
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Hi,
I'm looking for a Reverse Frequency Guide for Middle Europe.
(I like to know, which Radiostation I have tuned yesterday)
Can anybody help me ???
Please e-mail me.
Andreas.     :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Somlo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Does anyone have an internal antennae/amplifier for sale?
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 16:47:56 GMT
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[e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) wrote:

>.... It still generates its own noise so weak signals are going to
>be inaudible, being immersed in the noise.

Every amplifier generates noise, but the question is: how much noise.
It is more than likely that the noise figure of an `active antenna'
amplifier is less than that of a broadband receiver input mixer, so
an `active antenna' will result in a better overall noise figure. But
I agree: used indoors, it picks up a lot of unwanted (TV etc.)
interference.

Cheers, Peter


Dr Peter I Somlo FIEEE | M1: "Every coin has 3 sides - at least"
Microwave Consultant   | M2: "The wind ain't gonna blow from where it
tel/fax: [phone] |      ought'a, it'l blow from where it can"
                    http://www.zeta.org.au/~somlo




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:43 1995
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Subject: DRAKE MANUAL
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 95 21:30:48 EST
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Looking for a Drake TR 4 instruction manual
TNX ES 73'S WA9TOC

--
   InterLine: Linking the World's Electric Utilities
   PO Box 3477, North Fort Myers, Florida 33918 USA
     Voice: 813 656-2302       Fax: [phone]
                   BBS: 813 656-2175


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:44 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.usa1.com!news
From: Myrton Smith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DRAKE MANUAL
Date: 21 Jul 1995 15:17:43 GMT
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I have a Drake TR-4 and manual. If I can get my friend Bill to copy
the manual we'll work something out for transport. Really enjoy this
ole' unit, it has served me well for a long time.

I am in need of a manual for the Drake receiver model SW-4A, if you
should happen across one, or perhaps might suuggest someplace I can
obtain one.

I hope this message finds you as it is the first time I have tried
really to respond to a message.
Myrton Smith - N1GKE -
mts @ usa1.com
n1gke @ amsat.org




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:45 1995
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From: Myrton Smith <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Drake manual needed
Date: 21 Jul 1995 15:23:15 GMT
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Howdy, and thanks for taking the time to read this message.
I am in need of a manul, prefer tech type, for the Drake model
SW-4A receiver, as well as a source of information on old receivers.

No mods, no bells or whistles, just a simple nice sounding receiver.

Very 73 / Myrton Smith - N1GKE -

mts @ usa1.com
n1gke @ amsat.org

"If you do nothing all day, how do you know when you have finished?"




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:45 1995
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From: Max Alagna <[e-mail]>
Subject: DSP wanted
Lines: 2

I'm looking for a DSP unit like NIR-10 JPS.

 --- MMMR v4.00unr * <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:46 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 17:28:04 -0500
Reply-To: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: DX Partyline for July 22/95
In-Reply-To: <76B70E300256ACD1>
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Greetings from Quito.  Lisa and I look forward
to your company this weekend on DX Partyline
when we'll feature:

--Iceland on longwave--a suggested frequency
--Colorin Coloradio--a *unique* idea in radio!
--News from NASWA with Marie Lamb
--a report from the National Radio Club
--gleanings of the most interesting DX news
--Beverage suggestions
--beverage suggestions

73 and God bless,

Rich & Lisa McVicar
DX Partyline, HCJB
*********************************************************
DX PARTYLINE is broadcast Saturday at the following times:

Europe:   0739 UTC on 11615 kHz
          1709 UTC on 15490 kHz, 21455 kHz USB

S.Pacific:0909 UTC on 5900 kHz, 21455 kHz USB

N.America:0109 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz, 15540, 21455 USB
          0509 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz, 21455 USB
**********************************************************
THE LATEST CATCH is HCJB's midweek update to the
DX Partyline. It is broadcast on Wednesdays:

Europe: 0700 UTC on 11615 kHz
        1800 UTC on 15490 kHz, 15540 & 21455 kHz USB

S.Pacific:1030 UTC on 5900 kHz, 15540 & 21455 kHz USB

N.America:0200 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz, 15540, 21445 USB
          0600 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz, 21455 kHz USB


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:47 1995
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Subject: DX SHOWS FOR SWLs     3/3
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 07:09:00 -0500
Organization: =ACE= ONLINE [phone]
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>>> Continued from previous message
2220    TRT DX Corner (every 2 weeks)   7185 9445 11710
2230v   RHC DXers Unlimited             9550 to Eu.
2315    KSDA  DX Asiawaves              15610
2339    R. Vlaanderen RADIO WORLD       11740 13655

########################################################################
Duration of programs:
BBC WAVEGUIDE 10 mins. DX Party Line 50 mins. Ham Radio Today 30 mins.
VOA Communoications World 30 minutes. Saludos Amigos 60 mins.
Kol Israel 10 mins. DX Corner 5 mins. Media Roundup 24 mins.
Media Network 31.5 mins. "DX Asiawaves" 10 mins. RHC DXers Unlimited 15 mins.
R. Australia "Communicator" 25 mins. IARN News 45 mins.
R. Budapest "DX World" 5 mins. R. Korea "Shortwave Feedback" 20 mins.
RVI Radio World 10 mins. Sweden "MediaScan" 10 mins. (after 20 min. program)
World of Radio 30 mins. WRMI/HRJA Worldscan 1 minute! (Eventually 30 mins.)
Radio Budapest "DX World" 5 mins., some time within the hour following.
########################################################################
This report by Brian Carling with help from various listeners. PLEASE
SEND confirmations, corrections and additions via the FIDO SHORTWAVE echo.
or to: Brian Carling at either:

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MJCN ------------>    8:7002/25
Internet -------->    [e-mail]
Relaynet (RIME)-->    #5365 or ACEONLINE
Packet ---------->    AF4K @ W3INK.#MD.USA.NA

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:48 1995
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From: Mike Carter <[e-mail]>
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Subject: DX-#() and antennas
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CK> RS radios are decent.  The manuals are well written for
CK> beginners.  I am happy with my DX-440.  I realize that there
CK> are better radios out there, but I think the RS radios give
CK> you value for your money.

To Cal and everyone else talking about the RS dx440-sangean 803a, I read the sw
conferences for a few months, then bought the 803a for my first receiver and
thought it was terrific.  100% agreement with Cal's comments.   As you will all
note(due to another post) I also bought after a short while a Sony 2001d but I
paid 2nd hand more than people in the USA pay for it new.  The 803a is
excellent value.
CYA,
Mike

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======================================================================
| This info for Radio-LISTENING amateurs is presented to you by the: |
| BENELUX DX-CLUB, A. van Ostadelaan 106, NL-7944 XT Meppel, Holland |
|                                                                    |
| SHORTWAVE BROADCASTING NEWS ("DX-Hotline")  -  compiled by:        |
| JAN NIEUWENHUIS, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland |
|                                                                    |
| Echomail  (FIDO)  :  'Shortwave Listeners'                         |
| Net-mail  (FIDO)  :  2:500/202                                     |
| Mail      (FIDO)  :  Scoop BBS = Tel. [phone]                  |
| Email (Internet)  :  [e-mail]                                 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PART 1 of 1                                   Date: 16th July 1995 |
======================================================================

CHINA
=====
* C(entral) P(eople's) B(roadcasting) S(tation), -; schedule:
   1st programme:
    4460 kHz at 1958-2158 and 1200-1733,
    5320 kHz at 1958-2259 and 1129-1733,
    5880 kHz at 1958-0059 and 1059-1733,
    5915 kHz at 1958-2345,  5955 kHz at 1958-0045,
    6125 kHz at 1958-0045 and 1100-1733,
    6750 kHz at 1958-0100 and 1059-1733,
    6840 and 7504 kHz at 1958-1733,
    7935 kHz at 1958-2359 and 1230-1733,
    9080 kHz at 1958-2329 and 1416-1733,
    9290 and 11800 kHz at 1958-1733,
    12120 kHz at 2159-1159,  15390 kHz at 2330-1415,
    15550 kHz at 2300-1130,  17605 kHz at 0000-1229.
   2nd programme:
    4800 kHz at 1000-1228 and 1300-1558,
    4905 and 5163 kHz at 2058-2215,
    6890 kHz at 2058-2329,  7440 kHz at 1100-1558,
    7516 kHz at 2058-2328,  7770 kHz at 2058-2330,
    9064 kHz at 2058-1558,
    9755 kHz at 2330-.... and 1100-1558,
    10260 kHz at 2058-1328,  11040 kHz at 2330-1100,
    11610 kHz at 2058-1558,
    11630 kHz at 2058-2329, 1100-1258 and 1330-1558,
    11740 kHz at 2058-0030 and 1101-1558,
    15500 kHz at 2330-1229,  17700 kHz at 0031-1100.  (TK, 23/7/95)
* XINJIANG P(eople's) B(roadcasting) S(tation), Urumqi; schedule:
   1130-1650 on 4735, 4980, 5060 and 7195 kHz (ex 3990),
   1200-1650 on 4330, 4500 and 4970 kHz,
   1145-1650 on 7385 kHz (ex 3960).  (TK, 23/7/95)

INDIA
=====
* A(ll) I(ndia) R(adio), New Delhi; English transmissions:
   1000-1100 to NE.Asia on 15050 and 17895 kHz, and to Australia on
    15050, 15180 and 17387 kHz,
   1330-1500 to SE.Asia on 13732 and 15120 kHz,
   1745-1945 to EUROPE on 7412, 9950 and 11620 kHz, to E.Africa on
    11935 and 15075 kHz, and to NW.Africa on 9650 and 13750 kHz,
   2045-2230 to EUROPE on 7412, 9950 and 11620 kHz, and to Australia
    on 9910, 11715 and 15225 kHz,
   2245-0045 to E.Asia and SE.Asia on 9705, 11745 and 15145 kHz, and
    to NE.Asia on 9950 and 13750 kHz.
   Addr: P.O.Box 500, New Delhi.  (WWH, 6/95)

PORTUGAL
========
* RADIO PORTUGAL, Lisbon; transmissions in Portuguese to EUROPE:
   0400-1200 on 6130 kHz,  0500-1200 on 9780 kHz,
   0545-0700 on 9630 kHz,  0600-1900 on 6130 and 9780 kHz,
   0700-0830 (Sat/Sun) on 9615 kHz,
   1600-1900 on 6130, 9780 and 9815 kHz,
   Transmissions are Mon-Fri only.  (WWH, 7/95)

UZBEKISTAN
==========
* RADIO TASHKENT, Tashkent; can be heard in English at 0100-0130 on
   7285, 9715 and 9740 kHz, and at 1200-1230 and 1330-1400 on 7258,
   9715, 15295 and 17815 kHz.  (WWH, 7/95)

WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order):
(TK)  = Tsutomu Kito (ADXF), Nagoya-city - Japan.
(WWH) = 'Weltweit Horen' (AGDX) - Germany.

======================================================================
| All times mentioned are in GMT/UTC.                                |
| All data may be copied and reproduced without permission by non-   |
| profit organizations and individuals on condition that credit is   |
| given to:  (Source) & JAN NIEUWENHUIS (editor BDXC-bulletin).      |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| BDXC info now also available via WORLD WIDE WEB on INTERNET at:    |
|           http://promet12.cineca.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html            |
======================================================================
|   = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.04 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands =   |
======================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RICK SHUMAKER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX440 - COST OF REPAIR WORTH IT ?
Date: 17 Jul 1995 20:04:07 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Peter Whisker) says:

>Just a suggestion (and you've probably tried it):
>
>The DX440 (ATS803) can sometimes get very confused. I've had the symptoms you
>mention on mine. Taking *all* the batteries out and disconnecting the power
>supply for ten minutes and then restoring them cured it! Let me know if it
>works.
>
>Regards
>Peter Whisker
>

That always worked for me, too.


Rick Shumaker
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:54 1995
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From: Paolo Morandotti <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: EDXC 96 Programme
Date: 17 Jul 1995 14:04:43 GMT
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Hi,
Here is the EDXC 96 programme. For any information send me a mail, or
write to:
EDXC 96
c/o Luigi Cobisi
v. delle Mantellate 1/A
I-50100 Firenze
Italy

Paolo Morandotti

--
XXX European Dx Council Conference 1996
Florence, Italy

PROGRAMME
Friday, 26 April
From 14.00 individual arrival at your hotel
17.30 Hotel Plaza Lucchesi: Welcome Cocktail
Other facilities (included):
- Dinner: Choose your restaurant in Florence downtown
- Hotel Lungarno: Dx Session on the river bank facing the Ponte Vecchio
Saturday, 27 April
Breakfast at your hotel
09.30 Coach leaves to Monte Senario
Day time open air workshop
Radio Centennial Year's End
A XlV Century Monastery still operating
Splendid pine-wood forest top of a mount (800 mts. over the sea level
overlooking Florence)
Cross lighted by Marconi from Rome-Vatican Radio Station in 1932
Great VHF Amateur Radio QSO's opportunity
Lunch at the Monastery
EDXC-AlR Football match
Enjoy open air day time DXing
16 30 Coach leaves to Florence
Rest time!
19.30 Coach leaves to Castello di Verrazzano
Official dinner in a medieval castle
by midnight coach brings you back at your hotel
if still ON: Dx Night at the Hotel Lungarno
Sunday, 28 April
Breakfast at your hotel
Hotel Plaza Lucchesi
09 30 (1) EDXC Clubs meeting
(2) AIR Gerneral Assembly (only for members)
13 00 Buffet lunch
14.00-17.00 EDXC '96 Final Session
Choose your group:
- Pirate Radio
- Lowfers
- Monitoring the Middle East
17.00 Farewell to those leaving
From 17.30 Hotel Lungarno
DX Session continues for those staying for the night
Monday, 29 April
Breakfast at your hotel
Luggage ready
Coach leaves to Vatican Radio Santa Maria di Galeria Site at 08.30
Visit of Vatican Radio Trasmitting Site
By 15.00 hrs coach returns to Florence.
If you're going ti Rome let us know in advance.
Farewell to all participants, and remember: 1.st May is holiday in Italy!


==============================================================
Paolo Morandotti                     [e-mail]
Consorzio Milano Ricerche            tel. [phone] - 744149
v. Cicognara 7                       fax [phone]
I-20129 Milano (Italy)
                   http://www.milano.ccr.it/Radio/radioit.html
==============================================================




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:54 1995
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Subject: FAQ for this newsgroup
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I am new to this newsgroup and was wondering if someone has created a FAQ?





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:55 1995
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From: Michael Korotkin <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS Palomar Loop Antenna
Date: 19 Jul 1995 04:47:29 GMT
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I am selling my Palomar AM broadcast band loop antenna.  $110.00
includes shipping in the US.

Email via Compuserve ID 71221,3132


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:55 1995
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I paid $40...sell for $25.

JB


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Date: 19 Jul 1995 09:15 MST
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---------------------------------------------------------------
John Berenyi  ([e-mail])

2648 Deer Run Dr.
Ogden, Utah 84405

I paid $40 you can have for $25.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robin Davies)
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For Sale
Comms Rx .. VGC
GBP100 / FOB UK




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Icom RC-11 Remote Control for R71A
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Matches the R71A general coverage receiver.  Works fine.

Condition:

The "business" side of the unit, with all the buttons, etc., is
  very clean - a few small nicks, but all buttons and printing
  are perfect.

The underside of the remote has a few scratches but is otherwise
  clean.  Obviously used, but clean.

The battery door is cracked, and a small piece of the remote itself
  has been cracked where the battery door meets it.  Looks like it
  was maybe sat on at some point.  The very bottom end of the remote
  has electrical tape holding the battery door in place.  Doesn't
  really look too bad, though.

Selling because I no longer have my R71A, nor do I expect to get
one in the near future.  The RC-11 sells new from AES for $99.99.
First $50 plus shipping takes it.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Asmith)
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Subject: Re: FS: Icom RC-11 Remote Control for R71A
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In article <3um8nh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
>Subject: FS: Icom RC-11 Remote Control for R71A
>Date: 20 Jul 1995 18:53:37 GMT

>Matches the R71A general coverage receiver.  Works fine.

>Condition:

>The "business" side of the unit, with all the buttons, etc., is
>  very clean - a few small nicks, but all buttons and printing
>  are perfect.

Yes, but do you have the remote control's PC board that goes inside the R71?
Without that, the remote control is useless...


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:13:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JSchi68769)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: ICOM-R72 and ICOM-R7100
Date: 17 Jul 1995 15:13:16 -0400
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I have a new, never been out of the box ICOM-R72 and ICOM R7100.
The R7100 is full coverage.
I'm asking $600 for the R72 and $1250 for the R7100.

James Schiltz

Contact me at the following numbers:

[e-mail] or

Home 305-755-1324




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Arca)
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Subject: Ft. Tuthill Hamfest - 199
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                               A.R.C.A.

ARCA                           PRESENTS                        ARRL

                  THE AMATEUR RADIO COUNCIL OF ARIZONA

                         FT. TUTHILL HAMFEST '95
ARCA                                                           ARRL
                           FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
                Ft. Tuthill Is Located At The Flagstaff
            Airport Exit #337 3 Miles South Of I-40 On I-17

                           TALK-IN: 146.98- (100.0hz PL)


                         JULY 21,22,23, 1995


MAIN PRIZES                                            FREE ADMISION
-----------                                           TAILGATING  $20.00
                                                      CAMPING/NITE $8.00
WESTERN DINNER - PLEASE R.S.V.P.

Grand Prize > Trip for 2 To Dayton Ham Vention (Some Restrictions Apply)
              Or Ten-Tec Scout 555 Portable HF
Second Prize> Alinco DR-MO6T 6Meter FM Mobile
Third Prize > Yaesu FT-11 2-Meter HT
Fourth Prize> Kantronics KPC-3 TNC
Early Bird  > Astron RS-35A Power Supply

                          HOURLY DOOR PRIZES
                        MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

         TICKETS:  $2.00 EACH OR 3 FOR $5.00 Or 60 for $100.00


            T-HUNT SEMINARS  PROGRAMS  LECTURES  MEETINGS

VE EXAMS:
REGISTRATION: 8:30-10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 22
You MUST have original and one copy of your license and/or any applicable
C.S.C.E. Photo I.D. Required.  WALK-INS ONLY.  For Exam Information Call:
602-440-2039

NO-CODE TECHNICIAN CLASS
------------------------
For Information and registration contact:
Morgan Riley, N7DLW at 602-938-4356


NO FIREARMS, BOOZE, DRUGS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.
ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH.

ARIZONA TAX REGULATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT.

This is an ARRL Sanctioned EVENT.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:

        VOICE:  602-440-2039
OR VIA E-MAIL:  [e-mail]
          FAX:  [phone]


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:01 1995
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From: Eila Murphy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Future of Shortwave
Message-ID: <APC&1'0'7ccfe789'[e-mail]>
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This was meant to ne a response to "Future of Shotrrtwave, but
I don't find such topic any more from this conference (used to be
ta topic of July 14, no943 then).

I write as a response to 'the future of Shortwave'. My work has to do
with studying what kind of audiences do religious (evangelical)
broadcasters have, especially in Asia where my organisation's main
service areas are.

It's true from the many surveys we hear from BBC that also in Asia
Shortwave is not as much listened as it used to. It's TV and local radio
people turn to. And the shortwave is mostly used by the very media active
people, who are from the upper classes of society.

However, it's been studied that Shortwave listening increases when there
is some upheavals or rioting in the country. Then people listen to
foreign broadcasters to get the 'objective' information. Some
broadcasters keep the services for the 'bad' times.

Since most of my resources are limited (I live on a little island in the
Eastern Pacific), I'd be happy to know is there a way of getting research
findings concerning this topic. I don't have a direct connection from
here to Internet, however, I can 'order' some files through our BBS.

Eila Murphy
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:01 1995
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Sources in Israel tell me the below explanation of how Galei Tzahal got onto
shortwave....
There is an SSB
Government Diplomatic/Intelligence station near Tel Aviv on 8127 known as VLB
which broadcasts 17.45 onwards (every 45 minutes past the hour for 5 minutes).
The transmitter and antenna is left highly tuned up to 8127 with the power off
but there is such a strong field from the AM 100 kW Galei Zahal transmitter on
1287 kHz right next to it that it energises the tuned circuit and causes some
spurious radiation of the audio from the AM transmitter.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Abraham)
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Subject: Gilfer Shortwave is A#1!!!!
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 12:49:44 -1000
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I must brag!!!!

I must herald GILFER SHORTWAVE
AS HAVING A#1 CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

I bought a reconditioned Yachtboy 400
from Gilfer Shortwave.
One of the reconditioned
ones (as it was my first SW box) and
when I received it it didn't work.  sent
it back, and they fedexed one back and
i brought it with me half way around the world
and then it went **dzzzzt!*** over some sort of
power fault after a month or two.  I packaged it
up and sent it back, fully expecting to hear
"sorry mack, we can't do nuthin'"

Nope, now word for a week then on my mail pile
I have a box that holds my yachtboy and it works
and i am listening to it now and I am very very
very happy that there are still companies like
Gilfer that make a difference when it comes to
customer service and standing by their product!

Thanks guys and I hope you see this message!  Hey,
they even have me a little stress-squeeze foam ball
that is in the form of a globe with "GRUNDIG:
Catch the World 1-800-872-2228"

Very Cool, man!

Chris

PS: I think they have been remodeling their
store or some such, too, and the support is
still good

DISCLAIMER:  I am not a ham, DX-er, or anything--
in fact, I was a little nervous about looking way
too geeky (PPP,CPU,SLR,TCP, *&* DX -- way too much)
so I went for the cheap YB400 so that I could chill
out to the BBC.  I am in now way associated with Gilfer
or Grundig (esp. since I may be one day interested in
a Sony or a Drake :-))


--
chris abraham  |  [e-mail]  |  honolulu hi
http://www.tmn.com/Community/chris/home.html


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Allen)
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Subject: Re: Gilfer Shortwave is A#1!!!!
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chris Abraham) writes:
>I must brag!!!!
>
>I must herald GILFER SHORTWAVE
>AS HAVING A#1 CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

    This doesn't surprise me.  Paul Lannuier (gosh I hope I spell
    that right) has been the owner for a year or two now, and I
    (and others) found him to be more than just VERY helpful when
    he worked at JRC.  I bought my Lowe Europa from Gilfer and I
    plan on buying subsequent products from Gilfer as my bank
    account allows.
--
Robert Allen
[e-mail]

    I hate Frys Electronics.  All of them, but particularly the ones
    in Fremont, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
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Subject: Re: Gilfer Shortwave is A#1!!!!
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Robert Allen <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>    This doesn't surprise me.  Paul Lannuier (gosh I hope I spell
>    that right) has been the owner for a year or two now, and I
>    (and others) found him to be more than just VERY helpful when
>    he worked at JRC.  I bought my Lowe Europa from Gilfer and I
>    plan on buying subsequent products from Gilfer as my bank
>    account allows.

Gilfer has my support, too.  Paul spent lots of time helping me select the
right receiver and options for my needs.  I ended up buying his modified
version of the NRD-535.  Then he spent lots of time coaching me on how to
use it to its max.  Great product and great service!

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:05 1995
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Subject: Gilfer Shortwave is A#1!!!!
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Quoting rja from a message in rec.radio.shortwave
 rj[ >I must herald GILFER SHORTWAVE
 rj[ >AS HAVING A#1 CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!
 rj[ This doesn't surprise me.  Paul Lannuier (gosh I hope I spell
 rj[ that right) has been the owner for a year or two now, and I
 rj[ (and others) found him to be more than just VERY helpful when
 rj[ he worked at JRC.  I bought my Lowe Europa from Gilfer and I
 rj[ plan on buying subsequent products from Gilfer as my bank
 rj[ account allows.
 rj[ --
 rj[ Robert Allen


 Paul Lannuier is a terrific guy...a real class act!

 Tom


Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:05 1995
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From: Al Dudley <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Good SWL/DX Web site
Date: 19 Jul 1995 14:56:29 GMT
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Here's another good shortwave radio related web site.One good thing about
this site is its frequent updates.

 http://www.cs.mu.oz.au/~thed/SW/index.html


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ian Thompson)
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Subject: Grundig 700 mods
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:38:49 +2200
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I've had my Grundig for a month now and love it, but I am naturally looking
to tinker with it. . . anyone know of mods or antennae configs
that might be fun to try. ..

Ian


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:06 1995
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Subject: Re: Grundig 700 Rechargea
From: [e-mail] (Marc Cukier)
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At 2:05 PM on 18 Jul 95, [e-mail] said to All:


Sb> >                Slow Charge: 400mA, 14 Hours
Sb> >                Fast Charge: 330mA,  4 Hours

Sb> These are charge rate specs.  And as pointed out in another message,
Sb> there is a typo (numbers as shown are simply unreasonable).


You're right! The proper rates are:

                     Slow Charge: 100mA, 14 Hours
                     Fast Charge: 330mA,  4 Hours

Is that like the second time I've made the same typo or what?


Sb> Should be OK.  Are those the high-capacity units?  RS sells both
Sb> "normal" and "high-capacity" ni-cads.  I recommend the high-cap.

These are the 'normal' RS nicads.


Thanks for your comments,


Marc

... ----------+ Marc Cukier +--------------+ [e-mail] +----------
 * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] *


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andrea Bonilla)
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Subject: Re: GRUNDIG 700- Antenna
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     I actually live in Southern California in Orange County where there
aren't any high buildings more than 2 stories as in a house though my
house is surrounded by enormous trees.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RICK SHUMAKER)
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Subject: Re: Grundig Yachtboy
Date: 17 Jul 1995 20:23:35 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (HaroldR989) says:

>I own both the YB 400 and the Sony 2010.  If you can afford it, go for the
>Sony.  The sync tuning makes a BIG difference.  If not, you should
>consider the SONY 7600G, which has its drawbacks that you can read about
>in old messages in this group (I have not had personal experience with the
>7600G), but which also has the sync tuning.
>
>Have fun; it's a wonderful, interesting and informative hobby no matter
>what you're listening to!
>Harold Rodriguez
>

I tried the 7600G alongside a YB400 for several days. I picked the
YB400. It doesn't have sync, but I didn't find that a problem. In
my use the Sony didn't deliver weak signals any better than the
YB400. Sometimes it seemed like one worked a little better at it,
other times it seemed the opposite.

Besides, the YB400 has a bunch of useful features not found on the Sony.
One being the 40 random memory presets as opposed to the Sony's 10 or 11
(AM with the same number for FM).

Look for the FAQ on the YB400 that's posted periodically.

Rick Shumaker
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Urrutia)
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Subject: Re: Grundig Yachtboy
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 95 07:11:51 GMT
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In article <3uegs7$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (RICK SHUMAKER) wrote:
>
>Besides, the YB400 has a bunch of useful features not found on the Sony.
>One being the 40 random memory presets as opposed to the Sony's 10 or 11
>(AM with the same number for FM).
>

Also, the audio is very good for such a small radio. I have a 2010,
TravellerII, 400 & 700. The Grundigs have nicer audio than the Sonys.


------------
Fred Urrutia
[e-mail]
Livermore, CA


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob)
Subject: Grundig Yachtboy vs Sony 2010
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How does the 400 stackup against the 2010 only considering reciever
sensitivity in SSB?  Is there much of a difference?

Bob



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
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Subject: Re: Grundig Yachtboy vs Sony 2010
Date: 20 Jul 1995 09:07:03 -0400
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I have both and am pleased with both, although they are not in the same
price range and differences are to be expected.

The YB400 has more background noise (hiss) on weak signals, as someone
else mentioned in this newsgroup. With strong but fading signals, the
YB400 will fade more noticeably and with more distortion when played
side-by-side with the Sony and its selectable sideband sync detection, but
the YB400 is still quite good under those conditions. The YB400  has lots
of very nice tuning and freq storage features. The two radios seem to have
about the same sensitivity here in Alabama, although I do not have
calibrated ears :-). The YB400 is also more portable, obviously, and easy
to snatch up and take to the site of your latest project.

I listen mostly to the biggies, so I'm not unhappy if I can't get that
rare DX.  If conditions are poor, I'll use the Sony, otherwise, for me its
a toss-up.

I'm flirting with buying a Sony 7600G to get the sync tuning and to
compare it with the sync and noise level on the 2010, and also compare it
with the YB400. Anyone out there have any comparison comments on the 7600G
vs. the 2010??

Happy listening...... Harold Rodriguez
Harold Rodriguez


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Horn)
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Subject: Re: Grundig YB400: various questions
Date: 17 Jul 1995 08:32:39 GMT
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->
> Hope this is helpful!
>
>
> ------------
> Fred Urrutia
> [e-mail]
> Livermore, CA

Fred, you were more than helpful.  Thank you for taking the time to give
such a thorough response!

Gary Horn
[e-mail]
Minneapolis, MN


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From: [e-mail] (Gary Horn)
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Subject: Re: Grundig YB400: various questions
Date: 17 Jul 1995 08:38:18 GMT
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Many thanks for the great info, Gary.  What else could I expect from that
name?!

Gary Horn
[e-mail]
Minneapolis, MN

In article <3ubv3o$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
> In article <3uabqd$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Gary Horn) writes:
> >When you attach the long wire that comes with the radio, does that cut
out
> >the whip antenna, or are they working in tandem.  If they're working in
> >
> >I noticed that my AC Adaptor (purchased from a discount department
store)
> >induces noise on MW 830 kHz.  It doesn't seem as noticable on the SW
>
> When an antenna is inserted in the jack in a YB-400, the whip antenna
> is indeed disconnected, which actually gives you more flexibility
> to place the radio where you want, and run the antenna where you
> need to.  Note also that the jack is a 2-wire, "mono" thing, but
> the reel-wire antenna provided with the YB-400 only makes contact
> at the tip connector.  You might try making yourself a 2-wire
> dipole by running two wires, approx 10-ft each leg, and connecting
> it to a mono phone plug.  But be careful that the wire is insulated,
> and doesn't touch anything; at least one poster on this newsgroup
> has complained of lost sensitivity in his YB-400 after a static
> discharge on the antenna.
>
> Even well-filtered power supplies, far better than most wall-warts,
> generate some slight RF noise.  You could try another power supply,
> only to find out that the noise has just moved to another frequency.
> You also could try some ferrite beads on the cord, which will cut
> down on this kind of interference.
>
> /***
> * Gary W. Thorburn  KD1TE
> * reply to:  [e-mail]
> ***/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:13 1995
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Subject: Help on Realistic ??dx-160??
Date: 17 Jul 1995 16:34:30 GMT
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Hi,
I am new to this newgroup.  I recently got this system from my father.  It did
not come with a manual, so I have several questions

One, the band-a is .15-.40, band-b is .535-1.6, band-c is 1.55-4.5,
band-d is 4.5 - 13, band-e 13-30, and a log??.  I was curious what
all these numbers mean.  The antennae I have is just a wire, is this
good enough or do I need a bigger and better thing??  There is also a dial
which is labeled band spread. which I have no idea what it does.  What does
avc, opr, or anl mean??  Last question what is the ant trim used for??  I would
appreciate any answers.  Thanx in advance

--
******************************************************************************
*******  Chris Dudley- Bates College- Lewiston, ME USA                 *******
******************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
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Subject: Re: Help on Realistic ??dx-160??
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In article <3ue3em$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> Hi,
> I am new to this newgroup.  I recently got this system from my father.
It did
> not come with a manual, so I have several questions
>
> One, the band-a is .15-.40, band-b is .535-1.6, band-c is 1.55-4.5,
> band-d is 4.5 - 13, band-e 13-30, and a log??.  I was curious what
> all these numbers mean.  The antennae I have is just a wire, is this
> good enough or do I need a bigger and better thing??  There is also a dial
> which is labeled band spread. which I have no idea what it does.  What does
> avc, opr, or anl mean??  Last question what is the ant trim used for??
I would
> appreciate any answers.  Thanx in advance


Yo Chris,

I bought a DX-160 New while I was in High School and I may be of some
assistance:

Ok, to Answer your first question.

Band-A covers the frequencies of 150 kHz through 400 kHz or most of the
Longwave region of the spectrum.  Band-B covers the frequencies of 535 kHz
through 1600 kHz or most of the North American AM Band.  Band-C covers the
frequencies of 1.55 MHz through 4.5 MHz or the new portion of the AM
Broadcast band through the Marine band and ending in some of the lower HAM
and SW Bands.  Band-D covers the frequencies of 4.5 MHz through 13 MHz,
more HAM SW and Utility bands.  Band-E covers the frequencies of 13 MHz
through 30 MHz, more HAM SW and Utility bands also includes the CB band.
Log is a scale where you can note in your log where the dial was set when
you tuned a station.

You mention that your antenna is a wire and is that good enough...
Well...  The answer of course is depends.  If you have this wire away from
powerlines, as high as you can position it and aligned so taht you can
recieve the stations that you wish to listen to the answer is yes.  The
DX-160 was considered at the time of it's production to be a rather
sensitive reciever.  Now on the other hand if you wish to recieve more
exotic stations or if you are in a poor reception area you may want to
consider a more elaborate setup.  However I would try 'tweeking out' your
current setup before investing a lot of cash.  As one of my HAM mentors
said 'Wire is cheaper than watts'.  Also invest in a good strong solid
Ground for the set.  It's best to have the set grounded to a copper rod
about 8 feet long pounded into the ground, but even having it hooed into
your home's electrical ground will improve your reception over no ground
at all.

You are wondering what the dial marked band spread does... Well in the old
days, before Digital readouts, before built-in Crystal markers, there was
band spread.  In general coverage recievers that used used slide-rule
tuning band spread tuning is used to _spread out_ the tuning on the dial.
On the DX-160 you matched up the main tuning needle to a red or white + or
star on the dial and then you used the band spread knob and it's scale to
fine tune and determine the frequency being tuned.  If I remember
correctly (I donated my DX-160 to a High School Ham club several years
back) you had the band spread tuned all the to the high side (ie 100 on
it's log scale) and then tuned down from there.

Next you ask about the meanings of: AVC, Stands for Automatic Volume
Control...  A switch that attempted to equalize out fading on broadcasts
switch it to which setting sounds best to your ear; OPR is a switch that
can be thrown to standby position if you are using the set with a HAM
Transmitter (to avoid frying the reciever), ANL stands for Automatic Noise
Limiter is similar in operation to the Noise Blanker on the set.

Your final question was "what is the ant trim used for?".  The people at
RS were expecting that many people like you (and me when I still had my
DX-160) would hook it up to a Random lenght wire antenna.  The Ant. Trim
is used to optimize the match up between the Antenna and the Radio.
Adjust it so that the signals that you are listening to are strongest.

I hope that I have provided adequate answers to your questions.  The
DX-160 was and is a fine set.  Yeah it's out of date and doesn't have the
latest features but it still recieves programs well and can still flush
out some pretty good DX.

Chuck

P.S. Incidentally, the speaker that RS sold with the '160 is featured in
the movie 'Apollo 13' as the speaker that Jim Lovell's wife listens to
news about the mission on (with logo taped over of course).
_____________________________________________________________________

    ___/         /  __  /   Chuck Maddox /// -- N9NON
   /      /  /  /  __  /   [e-mail]
_____/ __/__/__/ _____/



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Tessier)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help on Realistic ??dx-160??
Date: 18 Jul 1995 02:24:19 GMT
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In article <3ue3em$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Hi,
>I am new to this newgroup.  I recently got this system from my father.
It did
>not come with a manual, so I have several questions
>
>One, the band-a is .15-.40, band-b is .535-1.6, band-c is 1.55-4.5,
>band-d is 4.5 - 13, band-e 13-30, and a log??.  I was curious what
>all these numbers mean.  The antennae I have is just a wire, is this
>good enough or do I need a bigger and better thing??  There is also a
dial
>which is labeled band spread. which I have no idea what it does.  What
does
>avc, opr, or anl mean??  Last question what is the ant trim used for??
I would
>appreciate any answers.  Thanx in advance
>
>--
>************************************************************************
******
>*******  Chris Dudley- Bates College- Lewiston, ME USA
*******
>************************************************************************
******
The numbers you mentioned indicate the band coverage. For example, .15 to
.4 MHz (150 to 400 kHz). For an antenna, hang up a length of wire(as
long a piece of wire as possible) and run a lead-in to the ant terminal
on the back of the receiver. Band spread is just fine tuning. AVC is
automatic volume control (prevents rapid change in volume level), OPR
means operation (receive or stand-by), ANL is automatic noise limiter,
this just filters out some of the static. Ant trim matches the antenna
you have with the circuits in the radio, optimizing performance.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help Sports on SW
Date: 17 Jul 1995 08:55:04 GMT
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Scott Gillen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi
:
: I am currently living in New Zealand. (I am from Minnesota) And I
: really miss listening to American sports on the radio.  I use to
: listen to AFTRTS while living in the states in the early 80s but I
: understand that AFRTS no longer uses SW.  So does any one have any
: ideas of SW broadcasters that do sports?  Or any other ideas
: concerning my plight.  I don't think there are any U.S. radio
: stations on satellite down hear.
:
: thanks
:
: [e-mail]
: [e-mail]

AFRTS is on INMARSAT. i believe the frequency is 1530 mhz. I think they
may also be on some of the C or Ku band satellites also  JOHN/Phoenix


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:19 1995
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From: Hans Tenney <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help us & get a free t-shirt - again!
Date: 17 Jul 1995 00:13:28 GMT
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> I'm not sure if this guy is legitimate or not. I e-mailed him after his
> first post several weeks ago and said I would be happy to ask a medical
> question for his show.

> Carol

 Hang in there Carol. With all the right-wing foolishness going on
 this goup, it's going to take awhile to get the promised shirt. After
 all, it take time to alter all those T-shirts to just have right
 sleeves. Gotta get those darn left sleeves removed and burned. :-)

                                            Hans/Baldwinsville/NY
 BTW, any luck finding a Shortwave Magazine?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:20 1995
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 15:44:08 EDT
From: Lauraine Hawkins <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Help! CW interference on SW, AM
Lines: 32

I'd appreciate help understanding a new problem!

I have been listening to shortwave for 2 years (& have found this newsgroup
VERY helpful many times). I couldn't sleep Monday night & was up in the
small hours listening to the Voice of Nigeria. I have a Drake SW-8 and a
long wire around the rim of a picture window. Suddenly at 3:50 AM local
time (7:50 Tues UTC) that transmission was covered by a very strong signal
in morse code. I waited a few minutes, hoping it would go away, and started
tuning around when it didn't. It was audible _everywhere_ - all SW bands,
all over the commercial AM bands, and even on the HF bands. The only place
my Drake didn't pick it up was on FM. This is odd (to me anyway), but now
it is also irritating. This morse signal has been in constant operation for
more than 24 hours now! I cannot use my Drake radio at all.  :-(
It doesn't matter if the long wire is attached or if the radio's built-in
antenna is up or down -- all I hear is this morse code signal.

The story gets more complex. A standard AM/FM radio doesn't have problems
picking up the usual stations for the area & no morse is audible anywhere.
My starter/travel radio, Radio Shack 350, is still picking up shortwave &
AM, but the morse signal is audible in the background.

Needless to say, I'm suffering from serious SWL withdrawal. Can anybody
explain what is going on? Is this morse signal so strong because it is
from nearby? Is the person doing the transmitting using extra power or
is this normal? Is there anything I can do beyond using my little radio
until they get tired of transmitting & I can use my Drake again? Is the
difference in being overwhelmed (Drake), picking up moderately (R. Shack),
not picking up at all (standard AM/FM radio) this morse signal something
about the way these three radios are built? I'd very much appreciate
explanations / guesses / suggestions!

Thanks - Lauraine


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Crestohl)
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Date: 18 Jul 1995 21:25:50 -0400
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In article <3uh69e$qdp$[e-mail]>,
BOOKS  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Are you naked? Call me for action. 1-800-559-6554 Christine

Geez!  Here we go again!

Will you send this note to the CompuSilly postmaster.....or shall I?

Where DO they come from?????

Let's squash this one FAST!!!

73,

Michael Crestohl,  KH6KD/W1
[e-mail]


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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John D. Hays)
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Subject: Re: HEY GUYS! CALL 1-800-559-6554
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BOOKS ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Are you naked? Call me for action. 1-800-559-6554 Christine

Gives a whole new bend to "rec.radio.SWAP" :) :)

I wonder if Christine is into swapping "rubber-duckies" ???



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kenneth a. ailsworth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hurricane Hunters frequencies?
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 17:05:28 -0500
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Hi,

Has anyone got the frequencies for NOAA's Hurricane Hunters aircraft?

Thanks in advance,

Ken


[e-mail]

Fo a hairy sig
I don't give a fig
For hairy sigs
Are much too big.
Burma Shave.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Smith)
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Subject: Re: Hurricane Hunters frequencies?
Date: 18 Jul 1995 17:18:01 GMT
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kenneth a. ailsworth ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi,
: Has anyone got the frequencies for NOAA's Hurricane Hunters aircraft?

Try these.

3407
5562
5610
6673
8876
10015
13267
17901
21937

--

Rusty Smith                            Division of Information Technology
[e-mail]                   Network Engineering Group
rsmith@wiscmacc                        1210 W. Dayton St. Rm 3221
University of Wisconsin at Madison     Madison WI 53706 [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:23 1995
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From: Tu and Bob Myers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ICF 2010 FAQ attached
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:18:50 -0400
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How do I uncode the FAQ that was attached?


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Susan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,dc.forsale,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: ICOM R1, unblocked - $350 /firm -
Date: 17 Jul 1995 10:04:46 -0400
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I have an "in the box" condition R1
With all accessories, strap,clip,antenna,bottom plate,charger.
Comes in original box w/manual.

Icom IC-R1, handheld shortwave/scanner, covers AM/NFM, WFM, continuous
coverage from 100 kHz to 1300 MHz.

Includes another battery Perpehex(sp?)  1400mwh/7.2v (I think)

Asking All - $350/firm. (Buyer covers shipping if COD)

Original price $479 + battery $43

Any questions mail me....

Any flames, please douse !


Richard Reider


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From: [e-mail] (przystal)
Subject: Re: ICOM R1, unblocked - $350 /firm -
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-->I have an "in the box" condition R1
-->With all accessories, strap,clip,antenna,bottom plate,charger.
-->Comes in original box w/manual.
-->
-->Icom IC-R1, handheld shortwave/scanner, covers AM/NFM, WFM, continuous
-->coverage from 100 kHz to 1300 MHz.
-->
-->Includes another battery Perpehex(sp?)  1400mwh/7.2v (I think)
-->
-->Asking All - $350/firm. (Buyer covers shipping if COD)
-->
-->Original price $479 + battery $43
-->
-->Any questions mail me....
-->
-->Any flames, please douse !
-->
-->
-->Richard Reider


Hello Richard,
        I want your scanner. I'll offer the $350 initially, but
if you get higher offers let me know and I'll consider topping
them(within reason).

Keep in touch,

---
John Przystal                   AT&T Bell Laboratories
[e-mail]           1200 E. Warrenville Rd.
Voice: 708-979-5010             Naperville Il. 60566
Fax:   [phone]             USA, Earth, Milky Way, Universe 1




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:26 1995
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From: Robert Kay <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: re:ID station on 9545???
Date: 17 Jul 1995 16:59:53 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> on 17 Jun 95, Tom Escue writes:

>I heardthis station on 9545 at 1400+ UTC (morning here in Oregon).
>Music sounded Africam pop. Language...could not identify. Very
>professional sounding format. South Africa? Seems wrong time of day
>here in Oregon. Southeast Asian perhaps?  Thanks for your help.

This was a bit of a challange, I had to listen for several days
until on 7/15 when the signal was strong enough to make out the ID.
I am in central California.  At 1500 UTC the ID "Channel Africa" was
given.  I think the language is Swahili.
They must have changed frequencies since the last schedules I have
seen in WRTH or on BDXC WWW page.  I will try to confirm with
Channel Africa.

--
Robert Kay
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:26 1995
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Subject: Re: In search of Bassam Issa, North Carolina
Date: 20 Jul 1995 00:14:10 GMT
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Does anyone have an e-mail, street or radio address for Bassam Issa of
North Carolina? Thanks



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Youngpm)
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Subject: Re: In search of Kevin Hecht
Date: 17 Jul 1995 22:21:58 -0400
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I'll second that. If you could post the frequency list for Radio
Moscow or the Voice of Russia (these are two different radio
stations, I believe), I'd appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kenneth a. ailsworth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Indoor antenna
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:10:27 -0500
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> >I use the Radio Shack indoor active antenna. Good and in-expensive.


Agree.  I picked up the active antenna this weekend for 25 bucks.  The 20 dB
gain works great with weaker stations - even better than my 30 ft longwire.
(I wrapped the longwire around the thing's whip antenna for best reception.)
Doesn't provide much improvement for stronger stations (tends to overload the
receiver), but that's not what it's needed for.

Ken






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From: [e-mail] (John Moran)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: indoor antenna suggestion
Date: 17 Jul 1995 08:58:25 GMT
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i have found this works quite well for an indoor antenna. take a length
of wire (20 ft works well) staple the wire to the ceiling of the room
where your radio is leaving enough wire loose to reach down to your
radio.  I get good luck with this. Another option is to use your air
conditioning duct work as an antenna.... run a wire from your radio to
the closest air duct port   JOHN/Phoenix


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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Subject: Re: indoor antenna suggestion
Date: 18 Jul 1995 16:05:32 -0500
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I use long-wire from second story apartment from receiver out the window
and let it hang down side of building.  It's about 40' long overall.
I have picked up China, Japan, Spain, Bulgaria here in Minnesota.  Rcvr.
is Collins 75S-1. I am amateur opr. W0MM.



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From: [e-mail] (David F Glass)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: indoor antenna suggestion
Date: 18 Jul 1995 22:14:35 -0600
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This article reminds me of how I solved a similar problem:

Several years ago I lived on the top floor of a 10-story building. I hung
a long wire from my DX-400 out of my window to the ground. I then lowered
another, longer wire to the ground from a different location on the same
floor and tied the upper end of that wire so that it wouldn't fall. Then
I went to the base of the building outside, spliced the two dangling wire
ends together, went back to my room and hoisted the entire long wire
arrangement so that its lowest point hung far enough off the ground to be
safe from vandals and others. This gave me a sort of long, hanging wire
antenna that worked quite well and was reasonably safe, too. I carefully
adjusted its "hang" so as not to be a distraction in neighbors' windows
and draw undue attention to its clandestine existence.

dfg
--
David F. Glass, KB7ZGX
[e-mail]
P.O. Box 9034, Missoula, MT 59807
406-543-8485


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rockrap)
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Subject: Info on legendary Zoom Black Magic Radio
Date: 17 Jul 1995 21:54:32 -0400
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Zoom Black Magic was the first pirate station to broadcast
openly in defiance of the FCC (in both Seaside and Fresno,
California) and even showed up once in the Arbitron ratings.
Zoom has had numerous run-ins with the FCC but is still on
the air semi-regularly in Fresno and, from time to time, in Los
Angeles.
   If you'd like to receive a copy of Zoomin', the official Zoom
Black Magic newsletter, just email back your postal address.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christian Schetter)
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Subject: Info on Magnavox D2999
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Recently I got a used Magnavox D2999 and I really like it. Maybe someone could
give me some more information on this receiver, how you can improve it, etc. Is
the internal Whip amplified and is there something special about the external
antenna input?

Thnaks.

Chris
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:32 1995
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From: Philip Yant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Info on Magnavox D2999
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Christian Schetter wrote:

>Recently I got a used Magnavox D2999 and I really like it. Maybe someone could
>give me some more information on this receiver, how you can improve it, etc. Is
>the internal Whip amplified and is there something special about the external
>antenna input?

Congratulations!  I've had mine for around 7 years and although I have a
fancier Sony SW55 (and others) the Magnavox (=Philips) D2999 is still my
favorite receiver to listen to.  At the time I bought mine, both WRTH and
Passport rated this radio as one of the best then available.  This was
stretching it a bit, perhaps, when WRTH placed it in the same group as the
tabletops, but still indicates that it is a serviceable receiver.  I suppose
its problem, other than being made by Philips, is that it is a bit big for a
portable and doesn't have the fine tuning needed by real tabletops.  I
haven't tried to improve it in any way, other than add an antenna.  The
attached whip is quite good, but the radio can handle a longer external,
unlike small protables.  The external antenna allows me to quietly use the
radio next to the computer.  There is nothing special about the antenna
input, except that the connector is unusual for the US.  A good electronic
supply shop (or mailorder via Universal Radio, where I bought my Magnavox)
should carry the connector.  Other than that, I don't know of any way to
improve it.

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:33 1995
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From: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Subject: INTERNET JOB IN HILVERSUM!
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If you fancy becoming our INTERNET producer, a job based
in show-biz city Hilversum, you'll need to check out
the home page of Radio Netherlands on the WWW. It
is http://www.rnw.nl/rnw. We're on a new server at the
moment and access should be faster.

Cheers from Holland


Jonathan Marks, Radio Netherlands


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister)
Subject: Re: INTERNET JOB IN HILVERSUM!
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In article <[e-mail]>, Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]> writes:
>If you fancy becoming our INTERNET producer, a job based
>in show-biz city Hilversum, you'll need to check out
>the home page of Radio Netherlands on the WWW. It
>is http://www.rnw.nl/rnw. We're on a new server at the
>moment and access should be faster.
>
>Cheers from Holland
>
>
>Jonathan Marks, Radio Netherlands


Well, not that I am a candidate, but I wanted to check your homepage. But the
address given gave me troubles - I could not connect. Once into the subject,
I started digging further... and I finally found your homepage on a different
address, http://www.tfi.be/rnw/ - which now really troubles me, since .be
pointsto Belgium???

Any clarifications?


--
  Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister                    PCS Munich Germany
  [e-mail]                               Chipcard Applications



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:34 1995
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From: Mark Swartwout <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: INTERNET JOB IN HILVERSUM!
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Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]> wrote:
>If you fancy becoming our INTERNET producer, a job based
>in show-biz city Hilversum, you'll need to check out
>the home page of Radio Netherlands on the WWW. It
>is http://www.rnw.nl/rnw. We're on a new server at the
>moment and access should be faster.
>
>Cheers from Holland
>
>
>Jonathan Marks, Radio Netherlands

Jonathan,

The URL you quoted is outdated and the server send back a string
that causes most WWW browsers to automatically go the new location.
Except, they got the new location wrong!  So most browsers will get
a message about not finding the Page.

The correct URL is http://www.omroep.nl/rnw/

BTW. the Job sounds interesting.  Too bad I am too old!

Cheers for now,

Mark Swartwout
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
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Subject: Interval Signals - Botswana
Date: 17 Jul 1995 12:37:55 -0500
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Well, I haven't been following the recent thread about interval
signals, but it was pointed out to me that someone ask I repeat the
story about the Radio Botswana interval signal. If you have ever
heard Radio Botswana sign-on (in North America, just before 0400 on
their frequencies of 3365, 4830, and 7255 - if memory serves me -
during good South African conditions) - you have probably wondered
about their distincitve "barnyard noises" interval signal of cow
bells ringing, cows MOOing, and roosters crowing.  Well, I hate to
break the romance of it all, but the interval signal was recorded in
the studio by the station staff. The MOOs and the rooster crows are
actually people, not the real thing.  I don't know how long ago this
interval signal was made.  I remember the same interval signal when I
first heard them nearly 20 years ago.

 Don Moore
 [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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[e-mail] (Don Moore) wrote:

>Well, I hate to
>break the romance of it all, but the interval signal was recorded in
>the studio by the station staff. The MOOs and the rooster crows are
>actually people, not the real thing.

And some of you may also have noticed that when this was revealed, I
changed the WRTH entry from "farm animals at s/on" to "imitation of
farm animals at s/on". We strive for accuracy in WRTH :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
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[e-mail] (Alan Davies) wrote:

>Indeed, I believe that the medley is no longer transmitted on longwave for
>scheduling reasons (LW listeners hear the shipping forecast instead)

Could well be, Alan. We have the Astra satellite feed on Hilversum
cable and I know it's on that - I have my radio-alarm set to just
before 0700 local time and if I've been listening to BBC Radio 4 the
previous evening I get awaken with a quick burst of British patriotic
music! I must say that my usual reaction is to reach for the off
button - but that's because I want a few minutes' extra snooze :-)

>which has led to the BBC being swamped by irate mail from listeners unable
>or unwilling to retune to FM. Not that I'm usually awake at that ungodly
>hour, but Radio 4's 'Feedback' programme has covered the issue in
>painstaking detail recently, along with the great Test-Match Cricket
>Controversy and the demise of 'Sailing By'. Longwave is obviously far from
>dead in this part of Europe.

>> Interestingly enough, as many people in this newsgroup will
>> already know, the BBC World Service "Lilliburlero" is a tune to which
>> Irish nationalists used to sing very uncomplimentary words about the
>> English. What other country but Britain would keep playing a tune on
>> its international radio service that evokes mockery and criticism of
>> itself ? :-)

>Presumably for the same reason that many UK pound coins have the motto
>'Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad' embossed round the edge, but we digress ...

>Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Christian P. Hansen)
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 06:17:39 GMT
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In article <3ud4ij$[e-mail]>, Andy Sennitt
([e-mail]) writes:

>[e-mail] (Alan Davies) wrote:
>
>>Indeed, I believe that the medley is no longer transmitted on longwave for
>>scheduling reasons (LW listeners hear the shipping forecast instead)
>
>Could well be, Alan. We have the Astra satellite feed on Hilversum
>cable and I know it's on that - I have my radio-alarm set to just
>before 0700 local time and if I've been listening to BBC Radio 4 the
>previous evening I get awaken with a quick burst of British patriotic
>music! I must say that my usual reaction is to reach for the off
>button - but that's because I want a few minutes' extra snooze :-)

The reason for this scheduling change is that Radio 4's fqys. now
transmit the World Service from early morning until 4:55 GMT, when
the "Europe Today" program ends. They then had 5 minutes to play
with, and decided that as a goodly number of UK listeners are now
on FM, and most of the boats and other listeners use LW, they'd
transmit the shipping forecast on LW and the "Radio 4 UK Theme",
as they refer to it, on FM.

The first day this happened (with no real announcement beforehand;
I was used to putting on the radio and hearing pips until the theme
music started) I was quite startled to hear Europe Today.

Now I'm used to it (living in London, I get FM fairly well; some
in the valleys normally listen to LW and have been complaining
loudly).

Occasionally they get their signals crossed; once they transmitted
the shipping forecast on FM (wish I'd been awake enough to retune
to LW to see what was over there: the sailors are ver vociferous
about their shipping forecast), and one glorious day they played
the theme on FM with "crossed wires", and the theme was the
background music for the shipping forecast, clearly audible
underneath for the whole 5 minutes.

Perhaps that's the solution: play the theme softly in the
background while the shipping forecast is read.

Chris Hansen
[e-mail]
Expatriate U.S. Programmer in London



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John A. Paterakis)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: 20 Jul 1995 23:38:24 -0400
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In rec.radio.shortwave [e-mail] (Alan Davies) said:


>> Interestingly enough, as many people in this newsgroup will
>> already know, the BBC World Service "Lilliburlero" is a tune to which
>> Irish nationalists used to sing very uncomplimentary words about the
>> English. What other country but Britain would keep playing a tune on
>> its international radio service that evokes mockery and criticism of
>> itself ? :-)

How about the United States?  The VOA's theme "Yankee Doodle," wasn't
exactly a British tribute to the American revolutionists.


Regards,

John Paterakis


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        I am looking for a shortwave radio for the car.  Do any
companies have dash mount shortwave radio????


[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:40 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Fred Deaton) says:
>
>        I am looking for a shortwave radio for the car.  Do any
>companies have dash mount shortwave radio????
>
>
>[e-mail]
>
A couple of years ago Phillips was advertising a car shortwave radio. You could check that out. If memory serves, however, the radio was not successful an


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:41 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: JRC 525
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In message <3u0snj$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
           (Peter Georgeu) writes:

PP> In article <3tvspf$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
PP> >I are looking for any reviews on the JRC 525 reciver, could anybody point

PP> Essentially there have been four reviews.
PP> 1. 1987 World Radio TV Handbook
PP> 2. Passport to World Band Radio (1987 I  believe but summaries in
PP> 3. QST July 1988
PP> 4. More Radio Receiver Chance or Choice by Rainer Lichte published by

John Bryant published a very thorough, nine page review of the 525 in
Proceedings 1989.

Regards...
Werner

 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Case)
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Subject: Just purchased excellent Grundig Yacht Boy 400 but wish to trade and pay difference for larger, more expensive model
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Rated the best in its class, I do not however wish to pay G.S.T., customs
again. Therefore, if you wish to sell more suffisticated model that is
also in mint condition, please call. Perhaps you already have a table
model or wish to upgrade even farther yourself, and would like an
excellent portable plus cash. ...BOB (403)-439-6975


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:42 1995
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From: Bill Rourke <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Kenwood R-5000 Problem
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 95 22:07:56 -0500
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For service -

Kenwood Service Center, East
829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 130
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
(804)-340-1702        340-6809 (FAX)

They served me right.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:43 1995
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quoting Harold re filters:

H> They are excellent.  Just installed a pair in my Sony 2010.
H> Wish I had known about them sooner.  They provide a great
H> improvement in audio quality, IMHO, and they're not expensive.
H> Harold Rodriguez

I would really like to fit these filters to my 2001d would you
mind posting addresses I could get them from preferably at the
least cost.  I have posted a message on the oz-sw
echo/conference but I'll post one here too just in case they
aren't available in Australia. I have checked and they aren't
available in Adelaide S.Aust. where I live.  It is probable
they aren't available in Australia.
Thanks team,
Mike.



... ... Did I make myself clear? Good, now tell me what I said.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:44 1995
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Subject: Kiwa Filter Experience
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quoting Harold re filters:

H> They are excellent.  Just installed a pair in my Sony 2010.
H> Wish I had known about them sooner.  They provide a great
H> improvement in audio quality, IMHO, and they're not expensive.
H> Harold Rodriguez

I would really like to fit these filters to my 2001d would you
mind posting addresses I could get them from preferably at the
least cost.  I have posted a message on the oz-sw
echo/conference but I'll post one here too just in case they
aren't available in Australia. I have checked and they aren't
available in Adelaide S.Aust. where I live.  It is probable
they aren't available in Australia.
Thanks team,
Mike.



... ... Did I make myself clear? Good, now tell me what I said.
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
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Subject: Re: Kiwa Filter Experience
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On July 16 Mike Carter wrote:

> I would really like to fit these filters to my 2001d would you mind
posting addresses

Kiwa filters for the Sony 2010 are available from:

Kiwa Electronics
612 South 14th Ave.
Yakima, Washington
United States of America
Telephone [phone]

I believe the narrow filter is US$45 and the wide is US$15, plus shipping.

I am not affiliated with Kiwa in any way. Just want to share my
experiences with what I consider a good product which I myself learned
about from this newsgroup.  Happy listening!!

Harold


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:45 1995
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From: Craig Siegenthaler <[e-mail]>
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>
> I would really like to fit these filters to my 2001d would you
> mind posting addresses I could get them from preferably at the
> least cost.  I have posted a message on the oz-sw
> echo/conference but I'll post one here too just in case they
> aren't available in Australia. I have checked and they aren't
> available in Adelaide S.Aust. where I live.  It is probable
> they aren't available in Australia.
> Thanks team,
> Mike.
>

Mike,

The Kiwa filter kit for the Sony ICF-2010 is identical for the
Sony 2001D.

The filter kit is available from:

Kiwa Elecronics
612 So. l4th Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902
USA

The price for the filter kit to Australia Via Air Parcel Post is:
$67.00

Mastercard, Visa and AMEX cards are accepted.

You may FAX your order to 509-966-6388.

Regards,

Craig/ Kiwa


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:46 1995
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Subject: KIWA FILTER EXPERIEN
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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HH> From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
HH> Message-Id: <3ug3va$[e-mail]>
HH> References: <[e-mail]>

HH> On July 16 Mike Carter wrote:

HH> > I would really like to fit these filters to my 2001d would you mind

HH> Kiwa filters for the Sony 2010 are available from:

HH> Kiwa Electronics
HH> 612 South 14th Ave.
HH> Yakima, Washington
HH> United States of America
HH> Telephone [phone]

You can also reach Kiwa through the net:

**********************************************************************
* Craig Siegenthaler  |   [e-mail]     | Products that make    *
* Kiwa Electronics    | www.wolfe.net/~kiwa  | a difference          *
**********************************************************************


Regards...
Werner




 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Subject: Listening to Nature's Radio
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Hello!

Today I picked up a magazine I have of "Science Probe!" from July 1992.
In it they have an article about making a radio that tunes in frequencies
from 1 to 10 kHz in order to hear strange signals from nature (results of
solar disturbances trapped between the Earth's layers of atmosphere).
The article states that the signals heard are very interesting;
whistles, tweeks, hisses, a dawn chorus, etc.

Has anyone tried this before?


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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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[e-mail] (Danny Rossi) wrote:

>Today I picked up a magazine I have of "Science Probe!" from July 1992.
>In it they have an article about making a radio that tunes in frequencies
>from 1 to 10 kHz in order to hear strange signals from nature

>Has anyone tried this before?

I suspect that Prince Charles probably has :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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In article <3ufu6o$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) wrote:

> [e-mail] (Danny Rossi) wrote:
>
> >Today I picked up a magazine I have of "Science Probe!" from July 1992.
> >In it they have an article about making a radio that tunes in frequencies
> >from 1 to 10 kHz in order to hear strange signals from nature
>
> >Has anyone tried this before?
>
> I suspect that Prince Charles probably has :-)

I thought that was what LSD was for. ;-)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Latter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Longwire antenna and Yb400
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 95 21:11:51 MST
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Do I need to also run a ground wire to the remaining post of the
jack when attaching the standard Radio Shack longwire antenna to the
antenna jack outlet of my YB 400? If so why? If not why not?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:49 1995
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From: Keith Mahle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Lowe 225 and 250
Date: 17 Jul 1995 13:22:01 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Rethorst) wrote:
>
> Gilfer told me today that the Lowe 250 will sell for about $1300. Their
> price for the HF 225 Europa is $980. They weren't clear on the difference.
> Anyone know what features the 250 will introduce?
>
> Thanks,
> John


Following is a list of the features of the HF250:

* Frequency coverage 30KHz to 30MHz
* Tuning step size 8Hz
* Back-lit display
* Display resolution now 100Hz
* 255 memory channels
* Memory channels also store frequency, mode, filter selection, and
  attenuator setting
* Computer control is standard via built-in RS232 port
* RS232 reads to and from the radio for upload/download of memory data
* Clock with 2 independent timers
* Fixed level output for decoding and tape recording
* Tape recorder switching output
* Fast tuning in 10KHz steps
* 1MHz up/down tuning
* Mode selector carousel

 OPTIONS
* Infra red remote commander
* Synchronous detector
* Whip amplifier
* DC lead


The infra red remote will probably be fitted as standard for the US
market.  We expect to be receiving the first production units soon.
Please contact EDCO if you require more info.


All the best,

-Steve Hennigh
 EDCO
 Tel. [phone]
 Fax  [phone]





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gibson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Mag mount SWL auto antenna
Date: 17 Jul 1995 13:27:25 GMT
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Frederick Kelcz ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It is rather suprising that someone has not made a useable mag mount antenna
: for shortwave which can plug into portable radios.

: I recently experimented with putting the active antenna from the SW100s on top
: of the car, while listening inside (with radio output to my stereo input via a
: CD adaptor placed into the tape player (Radio Shack)).  What an improvement!

: It is tempting to buy an extra active antenna, mount in on a magnetic base and
: inside a waterproof plastic container, shock-proofed with foam rubber and
: listen to SW more on long drives!

: Fred Kelcz
: N9SLR
: Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
: Dept. of Radiology
: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Fred,
        It depends on what you're listening to.  I draw the line at big
broadcasters since I can't see doing to much fussing at 70mph.  For that,
almost any antenna works as long as it's outside, or near the window.

        A Sony portable on my armrest works fine as long as the antenna
goes across the window, but our car does have a very quiet ignition.
        I listen to the BBC every morning as I drive my wife to work in
downtown Milwaukee with a Kenwood TS-50 under the dash and only a 6 inch
whip in a magnet mount on the roof.  (That's as big as I can get and garage
the mini van.)
        A four foot CB whip from radio shack in the same mount gives fine
results on days when I'm doing a lot of tearing around.  The secret seems
just to be to get a bunch of something outside.  Most SWL receivers
aren't going to be picky about having a tuned antenna.
        On long trips, I put into the same mount Valor ham antennas
(about 8 feet long, but only about $20 a band) which on the nearest
broadcast bands give results close to a tabletop receiver at home.

        I'd have second thoughts about an active antenna on the roof
since a) it's a hazardous environment for something that costs real
money, and b) I'd think that it would get clobbered by the ignition of
some nearby autos.

        I haven't tried it, but some folks have tried putting a 'Y' in
the cable between the car's fender antenna and the dashboard radio.  It's
worth a try if you want to keep a low profile.

        Get a couple of coaxial adaptors, and fool around.  No reason
radio can't be an empirical science, and the experiments are cheap.

Good luck.

--scott
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe William Petrocy /bin/csh)
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Subject: Re: MARS
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There has been a lot of noise about the situation on the MARS list-server
and there was actually someone who said that the folks in the Western
part of the US with Navy and Army (I believe) MARS systems joint
operations were being held experimentally. I am not sure of the official
status of the merger, I am not even aware of an official proposition.

Then again, I am not an expert on this.

JWP
-73 de KG8PV
AFA1BW
Joe Petrocy



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (James Brannigan)
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Subject: Monitoring Times
Date: 17 Jul 1995 23:33:08 GMT
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Anyone subscribe to this magazine?
 Is it worth reading?

Thanks for the info.
Jim



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
Date: 18 Jul 1995 00:28:20 -0400
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If you want up to date English broadcast schedules and good feeture
articles, then it's a good buy...

"I don't leave home wihtout it."


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:52 1995
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Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
Date: 18 Jul 1995 15:12:12 GMT
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Additionally, they run Lawrence Magne's,
editor of "Passport to World Band Radio,"
radio reviews.

This alone is often worth the cover price.

David Williams



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:53 1995
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From: Tony Hill <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
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[e-mail] (James Brannigan) wrote:
>Anyone subscribe to this magazine?
> Is it worth reading?

I've subscribed for a couple of years, and the English language
broadcasters and program listing is generally a great help.  The columns
Beginners Corner, Outer Limits, Magne Tests and Shortwave Broadcasting
are particularly helpful to me and my interests.  I've enjoyed MT even
more since the editors have seemingly chosen to rein in Glenn Hauser's
inappropriate political commentary.  By the way, it has not been
eliminated:  Hauser does a good and absolutely appropriate piece in this
month's edition regarding anti-government broadcasts on shortwave in the
aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.  This forum for commentary is SO
much better than seeing the following Hauser program listing -- 1)
President's Radio Addess and 2) Republican ATTACK (emphasis added and
no I'm not kidding).
                                            Tony



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel J. Galloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
Date: 18 Jul 1995 21:38:13 -0400
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In article <3uervk$[e-mail]>,
James Brannigan <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Anyone subscribe to this magazine?
> Is it worth reading?

        I subscribed to it for two years, then let it lapse. I would recommend
it for someone starting SW listening or someone who doesn't have a lot of time
to spend on SW. The schedules are the height of convenience, though the
breadth and accuracy are sometimes in question.
        I let it lapse because I started keeping a good book of the
frequencies by UTC. It's annoying to have to make a new book every 1/4, but
the frequencies don't shift too much, and there is some method to it. The
book you get from this method is superior to what you can get from Monitoring
Times or Passport, for that matter. This is because the frequencies are all
things that you have picked up on your own rig, and when you find parallel
broadcasts, you mark out the ones you receive best.
        The other solution is to find someone in your area that also listens
to SW and share information.
--
Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
 The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
            guardian of true liberty.
              -- James Madison


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
Date: 20 Jul 1995 02:26:20 -0400
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I have been SWL'ing for about 20 years. Enjoy both Pop Comm & MT!!!


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Roach )
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Subject: Re: Monitoring Times
Date: 20 Jul 1995 09:40:13 GMT
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In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. This pretty well
sums up MT. It sure is better than Popular Communication. It is run as
a business and it has become apparent that the magazine is NOT written
for the advanced listener. Larry Van Horn can be "controversial" and is
often "nailed" for apparent inaccuracies, but over all he covers a lot
of territory and I often go back over his columns looking for some
piece of information.

For all its faults, MT is still worth the price, but there are some
months when it isn't! If people don't like what they read, post their
opinions here. Larry Van Horn says he reads all these articles, so at
least somebody there cares. If you have the time/money go to one of the
MT Conventions, do so. I have been twice and met some VERY interesting
people with very diverse backgrounds. The people who are attracted to
this hobby have as an eclectic background as any group I have ever met.

Tom Roach


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From: [e-mail](Richard D. Cuff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: 20 Jul 1995 20:45:40 GMT
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On 13 Jul 1995 in article <Re: NDXE Shortwave?????>, '[e-mail]
(Bryan Cowan)' wrote:


>to see how the *N*
>callsign should have been a tipoff to the scam. Also, looking at it now,
>it's possible that *NDXE* was really derived from *DeXtEr Norman* (with
>the relevant letters capitalized).

I thought the guy's name was H. Dickson Norman or something like that.  I
received one mailing from them selling stuff right before they went under.

73 DE Richard, Baltimore, MD


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JoeWo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: 20 Jul 1995 19:44:12 -0400
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I owuld like to know if anyone out there bought any of their promotional
material...it may be worth something some day...not much but it would be
worth something im sure.  Just wondering


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott N. Swisher)
Subject: Need info on Hallicrafters S-129
Organization: Motorola Inc. LMPS
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 16:58:46 -0600
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I recently obtained a fairly beat up S-129 general coverage SW receiver.
The unit is functional but is in need of some repair and retuning.  This
job would be made easier if I had a schematic!  Does anyone have the
schematic or could you point me to a source for same.  Thanks.

--
All the usual disclaimers apply.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:14:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert2039)
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Subject: Re: Need info on Hallicrafters S-129
Date: 20 Jul 1995 02:29:31 -0400
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Hi Manuals may have one but I don't have the address handy now.


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From: fight on <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Need Time and Freq.s for Art Bell show
Date: 21 Jul 1995 01:25:03 GMT
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Header says it all.  Thanks alot.  Please email me .
dave


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I need a tiny Win.3x database that can handle between 5K to 10K dataposts
with 10 fields each..  Can anyone tell me where to upload such a base ???

please e-mail me if you can help  :-)    [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAVE C1005)
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Subject: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 20 Jul 1995 16:02:09 -0400
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Is someone censoring the news that we read and hear? Are we really getting
the facts from radio and television?

A new, exciting radio program will be heard on KVOH short-wave, 9.975 MHZ,
starting on August 7th from 8-9PM Pacific time, 9-10 Mountain, 10-11
Central and 11-12 Eastern.

Radio Liberty will bring you the story behind the story, the news behind
the news, hoping to convince you that:

                           Reality is usually scoffed at,
                           illusion is usually king,
                           but in the battle for the survival of
                           western civilization
                           it will be reality, not illusion or delusion
                           that will determine what the future will bring.

Radio Liberty will take you behind the scenes to expose the truth about
what is happening in America today, and keep you informed about the hidden
forces at work within our society.

As Thomas Jefferson said two hundred years ago: "If a nation expects to be
ignorant
and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and will
never be.... and...
enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and
mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of the day."


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 20 Jul 1995 21:03:00 GMT
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In <3umco1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (DAVE C1005)
writes:
>
>Is someone censoring the news that we read and hear? Are we really
getting
>the facts from radio and television?
>
>A new, exciting radio program will be heard on KVOH short-wave, 9.975
MHZ,
>starting on August 7th from 8-9PM Pacific time, 9-10 Mountain, 10-11
>Central and 11-12 Eastern.
>
>Radio Liberty will bring you the story behind the story, the news
behind
>the news, hoping to convince you that:
>
>                           Reality is usually scoffed at,
>                           illusion is usually king,
>                           but in the battle for the survival of
>                           western civilization
>                           it will be reality, not illusion or
delusion
>                           that will determine what the future will
bring.
>
>Radio Liberty will take you behind the scenes to expose the truth
about
>what is happening in America today, and keep you informed about the
hidden
>forces at work within our society.
>
>As Thomas Jefferson said two hundred years ago: "If a nation expects
to be
>ignorant
>and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and
will
>never be.... and...
>enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and
>mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of the day."


Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
what we need on the bands.
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 22:29:17 PST
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In article <3umga4$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) writes:

>Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
>what we need on the bands.


     Can't you just leave it alone, Jay? I may not buy into what these folks
are saying or what motivates them, but I have enough basic respect for civil
liberties and out own First Amendment to see the wisdom of 1) letting them
ahve their say, 2) the downright silliness of prior restrainst (which your
attitude consistently exemplifies) and 3) the offensiveness of continually
using the net to promote your own career, ego and politcal agenda. I know we
disagree, but can't you just give it a bloody rest?
===========================================================================
               Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL - Tacoma, WA
GEnie:D.Morisseau Internet:[e-mail] (pref) OR [e-mail]
===========================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 07:39:14 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dan
Morisseau) writes:
>
>In article <3umga4$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Jay Marvin ) writes:
>
>>Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
>>what we need on the bands.
>
>
>     Can't you just leave it alone, Jay? I may not buy into what these
folks
>are saying or what motivates them, but I have enough basic respect for
civil
>liberties and out own First Amendment to see the wisdom of 1) letting
them
>
Why is it that you can't grasp the idea that it is not about free
speech, but is about the law and the fact that it is being broken? Is
that so hard for you to grasp? And if you back free speech and don't
like what I have to say why not just not read it? The First Amendment
has nothing to do with it.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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> Radio Liberty will bring you the story behind the story, the news
> behind the news, hoping to convince you ...

Do the USIA know that you're appropriating the name of one of their
operations? I think that Radio Liberty is a (TM) of RFE/RL, Inc.

> Radio Liberty will take you behind the scenes to expose the truth
> about what is happening in America today, and keep you informed about
> the hidden forces at work within our society.

Yawn.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]

Author of PagePlus 3 for You, a complete illustrated guide to using the
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1702 471113. GBP 5 shipping overseas, GBP 1.50 in UK


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel J. Galloway)
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 12:33:46 -0400
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In article <3unlj2$[e-mail]>,
Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
:In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Dan
:Morisseau) writes:
:>
:>In article <3umga4$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
:(Jay Marvin ) writes:
:>
:>>Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
:>>what we need on the bands.
:>
:>
:>     Can't you just leave it alone, Jay? I may not buy into what these
:folks
:>are saying or what motivates them, but I have enough basic respect for
:civil
:>liberties and out own First Amendment to see the wisdom of 1) letting
:them
:>
:Why is it that you can't grasp the idea that it is not about free
:speech, but is about the law and the fact that it is being broken? Is
:that so hard for you to grasp? And if you back free speech and don't
:like what I have to say why not just not read it? The First Amendment
:has nothing to do with it.

Jay-
        First of all, that title you are citing is from the Code of
Federal Regulations, that is it is something a bureaucrat wrote, not a
legislator.
        Second, the constitution and the amendments thereto are beyond the
reach of laws. You have to pass a constitutional amendment to change them
not just a law.
        The FCC isn't some god on high that can do no wrong. Check up on
what's going on with Radio Free Berkeley. Your precious CFR restrictions
on audience may yet be removed by judicial action.

--
Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
 The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
            guardian of true liberty.
              -- James Madison


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 18:01:11 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ("Richard
Hunt") writes:
>
>> Radio Liberty will bring you the story behind the story, the news
>> behind the news, hoping to convince you ...
>
>Do the USIA know that you're appropriating the name of one of their
>operations? I think that Radio Liberty is a (TM) of RFE/RL, Inc.

You know you're right about that! Is Radio Liberty still on the air?

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel J. Galloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 14:32:02 -0400
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In article <3uoqpn$[e-mail]>,
Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>First of all what is this with "Your precious CFR"?
        Code of Federal Regulations. Which you quote repeatedly, similar
to how some people quote the Good Book.

> And second you can
>excuse away anything you like about the Federal Codes and the FCC but
>those laws are there and unless you move to change them you have to
>live by them.
        They will be changed. I already gave you one cite of someone being
backed up by a federal judge in calling *bullshit* on FCC regs.

> Or are you saying we should live by only those laws which
>we find meet with our approval?
        I'm saying that we should only live by those laws that are
constitutional. An unconstitutional law is not a law.

> Are you saying the all bands and freqs
>will be deregulated by judicial action?
        Not all of them, but unused ones will be available for nonprofit
use and commerical shortwave will be able to broadcast to whoever they want
to, as long as they are not causing interference.

> I'd love to see that. If a
>bureacrat wrote these laws you bet some congress person voted on them.
        ???? Do you really mean that? Do you have any idea what you are
talking about?
--
Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
 The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
            guardian of true liberty.
              -- James Madison


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:07 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 21:49:00 EST
Reply-To: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Jonathan P Marks <[e-mail]>
Subject: New URL Radio Netherlands
Lines: 16

If you're able to check out WWW pages, please note the new and
simplified URL for Radio Netherlands. It is now simply
http://www.rnw.nl. We have moved servers from one set up
in Belgium (which was far too slow) to one at the Dutch
domestic broadcaster NOS. The domestic URL is www.omroep.nl.

Radio Netherlands is advertising for an INTERNET producer to
shape our pages.

Major re-styling work is also going on with the winter
programming line-up going up shortly. We're curious if
this means a reduction in the printed versions of ON TRAGEARGET

Cheers from a hot Hilversum

Jonathan Marks
Director of Programmes


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:08 1995
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 08:32:57 -0500
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From: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: OLD MAGAZINES-CW & RTV EXP.
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Hello from Quito.  I collect COMMUNICATIONS WORLD  and RADIO TV
EXPERIMENTER  magazines. (They are the ones from the 60s and 70s
that had "Whites Radio/TV Log" in the back.)  Would anyone have
any old editions they would be willing to sell?

Rich


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:09 1995
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From: Zaharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
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My top picks of the week

1) 9575 la radio du maghreb - in frecnh
A station i heared  since two weeks ago . mainly is a station full of music
as  themost times I  picked it it transmited  only music
During the last two days I picked tht station for much more time  for ID ing
that station  at various times during the day. However as I do not think tat
my little french could be he main problem it was somehow hard to  pick its ID

From the program  I listened, from the top of the hour there was some news
then  some commercials with music to folow. Many times  for the xx20-xx30
i have listened also to some arab music

2) 9680 RRI Programa nasional -a special mail for this purpose

3) 6900 Meteo station of Turkey
A possibe  dificult pick for many of you. BUt here  for us the greeks a
relatively easy pick. A far as i  know the station is only 5 kW (WRTH) but
it can be heeard here at levels SINPFEMO 34(3-4)44443 with fades avery 3 mins
A station with continuous music, the best alternative solution in case i dont
want  to observe any staions across the SW bands> Heared middays UTC until
1500


4) 15270 R Jordan  - in english
Anothre solution for good western music at UTC evenings (sorry i do not
remember the times  of reception as recently  they have minimized their
english service in that freq )

5) 9570 R Kaduna
I never thought  that R kaduna ( N NIgeria - I was there in 91&92) could use
that freq. I have found that freq in 8-9 July when i was in Litohoron  for
some  vacations - THose days  the signal as at levels of SINPO 22222 until
1330 with my HF150 Lowe when another unIDed staion in arabic QRMed them to
21111 levels but  in 15-16 their singal  wth the ICF7600D sony radio was so
low that i coul not pick it

And an unknown radio station :
6) 11585 a station in urdu or hindi
First i was really impressed that a station could occupy  the freq of
the israeli station KOl Israel
This station has been  heared  at more 1 and half hour on 16-7 with
impossible to find ID or something like "PAkistan ......" I could normally
cannot assume it was the Pakistani RAdio Station as  in 11570 there was the
external service of Pakistan R S.
The station had a vey bad modulation and  some minimal distrotion

Does anyone now which station is?

Zacharias Liangas
SWLer since his 12s


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:09 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Politics on the List
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Gee Jay...I didn't miss you while you were gone.
Why do you engage in these diatribes?
Ze Count


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Politics on the List
Date: 19 Jul 1995 23:37:31 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] writes:
>
>Gee Jay...I didn't miss you while you were gone.
>Why do you engage in these diatribes?
>Ze Count

I don't know maybe it is because poeple like you bring out the worst in
even the most passive lurker.
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pinky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: 19 Jul 1995 16:39:27 GMT
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Anyone had any experience with an outfit called Amateur Electronic
Supply in Orlando? These guys treated me very badly; I'd like to hear
from others who have dealt with them.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ron B)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 06:46:42 GMT
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[e-mail] (Pinky) wrote:

>Anyone had any experience with an outfit called Amateur Electronic
>Supply in Orlando? These guys treated me very badly; I'd like to hear
>from others who have dealt with them.

I've been getting stuff from them for years and have never run into
a problem.  They've always been most helpful and very good on
delivery.

Ron B.




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Pazar)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: 20 Jul 1995 01:28:32 GMT
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I am very suprised to discover that they are still
in business. I haven't been there for 15 years, but
they treated customers poorly even back then. Try
mailorder. Better prices, and no BS.


***************************************************************************
*  STEVE PAZAR           DoD #702           Kawasaki KZ440A
*  E-mail:   [e-mail]
*  Ether:    WA4DUT/6
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:13 1995
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) says:
>it's possible that *NDXE* was really derived from *DeXtEr Norman* (with
>the relevant letters capitalized). Actually, it's too bad people were
>lured into believing in the viability of privately owned, commercial SW in
>North America, as I think some private American SW stations would be a
>nice break from the propaganda talk and preaching one usually hears from
>North American and European SW.

What else would they program? Music? Too much competition from local
stations, cable radio, recorded media, etc. (and generally, music
doesn't sound too good on shortwave anyway.)

Maybe CNN or NPR could be coaxed into setting up a "vanity" station
on shortwave . . .

>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Private Shortwave, part 2 (was: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
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[e-mail] (charles hobbs) wrote:

>What else would they program? Music? Too much competition from local
>stations, cable radio, recorded media, etc. (and generally, music
>doesn't sound too good on shortwave anyway.)

He actually claimed there would be a lot of sport on the station. Of
course, there is the small matter of rights which I suspect he never
even discussed with anyone, let alone signed an agreement for. On the
music side, though, the whole gimmick was that he was going to be in
*stereo*. It's interesting to contemplate how long the station would
have survived even if he had managed to get it on the air.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR)
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Subject: Propagation forcasts of WWV
Date: 20 Jul 1995 04:35:01 GMT
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I have listened to the propagation forecasts of WWV at 18 minutes
past the hour a number of times.  I cound not make heads or tails out
of the information that was given out.  How do I use this information
to predict or tell what the propagation is or will be ??  I have
requested an explaination of this information from several Shortwave
stations such as WWV, Radio Netherlands and other stations, but no
explanation was ever given.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
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Subject: Re: Propagation forcasts of WWV
Date: 20 Jul 1995 21:43:11 -0700
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In article <3ukmdl$[e-mail]>,
MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR <[e-mail]> wrote:
}
}I have listened to the propagation forecasts of WWV at 18 minutes
}past the hour a number of times.  I cound not make heads or tails out
}of the information that was given out.  How do I use this information
}to predict or tell what the propagation is or will be ??  I have
}requested an explaination of this information from several Shortwave
}stations such as WWV, Radio Netherlands and other stations, but no
}explanation was ever given.

I would suggest that you look at the following URL which
points to an article called "The Solar Guide". This is on Radio Netherlands
Web service:

http://www.rnw.nl/rnw/en/pub/solargui.html

I had another look at it now and it seems to fit the bill for your needs.

Peter



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:16 1995
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From: Tony Hill <[e-mail]>
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Date: 21 Jul 1995 12:30:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR) wrote:
>
>I have listened to the propagation forecasts of WWV at 18 minutes
>past the hour a number of times.  I cound not make heads or tails out
>of the information that was given out.  How do I use this information
>to predict or tell what the propagation is or will be ??  I have
>requested an explaination of this information from several Shortwave
>stations such as WWV, Radio Netherlands and other stations, but no
>explanation was ever given.


If you have web access, point your browser to http://www.rnw.nl/ (I'm
almost sure this is the correct address...).  This is the Radio
Netherlands homepage.  From here, you can navigate to publications
offered by RNW either by mail or via the web.  One of these is "The Solar
Guide" written by David A. Rosenthal.  For me, it was pretty technical in
places, but it does break down the information given during WWV's and
WWVH's Geophysical Alert Broadcasts and tells you what's meant and how
propagation is affected by the conditions reported.  I just called up
this document on the web and printed it at home.  I hope this is some
help.  I feel I have a better understanding of this stuff having read it.
               Tony




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kecskes)
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Subject: R UKRAINE INT
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 16:07:57 GMT
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        Radio Ukraine International English sked for Spring-Autum 1995

        0100-0200 UTC,          9750, 9835, 11780, 11875, 11950 kHz

        0400-0500 UTC,          9685, 9835, 9860, 11875 kHz

        2200-2300 UTC,          5905, 6010, 6020, 6080, 6090, 7240, 7285, 9560, 11825

        This schedule as per R Ukraine Int. printed sked.


John Kecskes    [e-mail]
PO Box 447, Springvale, Victoria 3171,  Australia.
PHONE: [phone]
MEMBER: Melb PC User Group Inc, DSWCI, South Pacific Union of DXer's Inc.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
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Subject: R-5000 running hot
Date: 17 Jul 1995 22:40:25 -0400
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     I have had a Kenwood R-5000 for about 3 years.  Since I've had it, I
noticed that it runs pretty hot.  For a while (about 3 months), it ran
cooler, but then it started running hot again.  For this, I have
absolutely no explanation.  I'm not having any problems with it, but it
concerns me that it runs so hot.  Is this natural for the R-5000?  or is
it supposed to run cool.

     I have the speech synthesizer and VHF option installed.

     Any information would be helpful

Thanks,
Rich Maggio


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (karl-heinz dukstein)
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Subject: Re: R-5000 running hot
Date: 18 Jul 1995 06:05:10 GMT
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i thought that my r5000 was running very hot too but i called universal
radio about installing the DC converter to make it run cooler and they
told me not to worry that the kenwood ran hot but it would not hurt
anything and tha running it off dc would not make any differance.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (karl-heinz dukstein)
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Subject: Re: R-5000 running hot
Date: 18 Jul 1995 06:08:24 GMT
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sorry about the run on sentence :)
im in the midst of moving to colorado (hey how is the DX out there) so im
sitting on the floor typing

SOTFT

earl


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AutherDent)
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Mine runs  hot also
T hanx for writing about this


PS how many years is the R-5000 suposed to last for?
Please E-mail me Thanx


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: R-5000 running hot
Date: 20 Jul 1995 20:53:01 GMT
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In <3ukcbk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (AutherDent)
writes:
>
>Mine runs  hot also
>T hanx for writing about this
>
>
>PS how many years is the R-5000 suposed to last for?
>Please E-mail me Thanx

I hate to add to this, but after not using my Kenwood for two years I
plugged it in and tried to do a little dxing with a new antenna. The
microprossor<sp?> has a lithum battery and it was badly run down. I let
it sit a day plugged in and it slowly came back to life. Mine also runs
hot to.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
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The best software control program for the Drake R8  is called _First
Rate_.  It is the most flexible and comprehensive software control
program I have seen yet.

It not only works with the R8 but several other popular receivers.

The WWW site for download of a demo is:

http://www.infi.net/~dharvey/

Try it, you'll like it.

PS: No, I don't sell or work for the First Rate folks.  I DO use it
and like the product quite a bit.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]

Location: Cornland, VA (farm on VA/NC line)
Receivers: Drake R8, Lowe HF-225/EUROPA, R-390A, SP-600, FT-1000D
Antennas:  160M Windom, 80M Carolina Beam, Sloper System

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
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Subject: R8 Control Program WWW address
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 17:04:03 GMT
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The best software control program for the Drake R8  is called _First
Rate_.  It is the most flexible and comprehensive software control
program I have seen yet.

It not only works with the R8 but several other popular receivers.

The WWW site for download of a demo is:

http://www.infi.net/~dharvey/

Try it, you'll like it.

PS: No, I don't sell or work for the First Rate folks.  I DO use it
and like the product quite a bit.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]

Location: Cornland, VA (farm on VA/NC line)
Receivers: Drake R8, Lowe HF-225/EUROPA, R-390A, SP-600, FT-1000D
Antennas:  160M Windom, 80M Carolina Beam, Sloper System

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
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Subject: Radio Huaya - mexico
Date: 18 Jul 1995 11:53:44 -0500
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A Spanish language report on the current situation of Radio
Huayacocotla was just posted to the DEVMEDIA mailing list. The report
was dated July 14. I'll try to translate and summarize it, but I
don't have a dictionary on hand for the odd word I may not know.

After over a month of silence from the Secretary of Communication &
Transport, Radio Huaya's management was finally able to have an
appointment with Director General Gonzalez Luna, who has just
replaced the previous director general who had ordered the station
closed. This was just after the doors to the station were chained shut
on July 12. The tone of the meeting was friendly. He said that they
could begin transmitting on shortwave again and that the next day he
would give the the official act allowing that. The SW frequency was
given as 2380, not 2390, but that was probably a typo. As to the
station's asking to change frequency to MW, the Dir-Gen said that was
more difficult and that they would have to ask for a new permit
rather than simply make a change of frequency request. He promised to
further study the situation.

The following day they were given a document which removed the
censure of Radio Huaya. I won't attempt to translate the rest, which
seems to be written in a kind of legalise. Basically, the document
repeats both the original reasons that the station was closed and the
response of the Universidad Iberoamericana (which owns the station)
as to why those reasons were not sufficient justification for closing
the station. The station sees this as a significant advance in their
relationship with the government. The report goes on to note that
this is only half of what is needed to end the "technical censorship
of the shortwave frequency." There is no further elaboration on what
that means, but I guess another government body must have a say as to
whether or not they can go back on the air.  Among other things at
the end, the report points out that over 3,000 local Indians signed a
petition asking that the station be allowed to reopen.

The report was from Juan Antonio Va'zquez of Radio Huayacocotla but
was apparently faxed to AMARC in Montreal, which posted it.

Ken MacHarg & Rich McVicar, if either of you saw something significant
in the original Spanish posting that I missed, please let me know.

Don Moore
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:23 1995
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Subject: Radio Korea
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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Radio Korea heard here at 1030-1100 UTC on 11715 kHz with a good
signal SINPO 45555
Sign off at 1059 with a male anncr.
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ A Religion is a Cult with Real Estate



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:24 1995
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From: BRETSKI <[e-mail]>
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Date : 7/15/95
Time : 1730 UTC
Freq : 11990
Service : R. Kuwait in English
SINPO : 54434
PROGRAM CONTENT : A review of the Gulf War laced with lots of
                  big band music and scores from Star Wars.


BRET A. PENNINGTON /  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN   /EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
CIVL 4252 317-494-0678 / PURDUE UNIVERSITY  / WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907
[e-mail]                   /     speaking only for myself.
/\/\/\/\/\/ __... /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ N9ZFF /\/\/\/\/\/ ...__ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:24 1995
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Hurray!  I finally heard from them.  I sent a reception report on 5-12-95,
and had just about written them off (along with 2 IRCs and $1).  It was worth
the wait though.  Got a neat looking QSL card.......it has old time map of
Europe and an old Portugese (I assume) ship on it.  Very nice.

Tim [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dipesh Navsaria)
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Subject: Radio Pyongyang
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Hi, all.  At the suggestion of my fiancee, who just returned from China a week
ago, I tried to tune in to Radio Pyongyang for the amusement value.  :-)  I
couldn't get anything on their reported night-time frequencies of 11700/13650
from 2300-0000GMT or 11335/13760/15130 from 0000-0100GMT.  I tried again this
morning from 1100-1150GMT on 6576/9977/11335, finally snagging something on
11335 after disconnecting the AC adaptor on my Sony SW7600G and plugging in
the 75-foot longwire I have looped around the ceiling of the bedroom.  There
was a good deal of interference from what I assume are atmospheric conditions,
so I couldn't understand most of it, but they were repeating the words "Great
Leader" several times a minute, so it must be the right station.  :-)

I think their night-time frequencies would produce a better catch, but then
again the freqs are high enough that it may not work as well.  Has anyone else
caught RP well?  I'll try again tonight using the "maximal" techniques (no AC,
longwire, etc) and see if I get anything...

(Oh, I'm in Boston, MA...)

Dipesh
([e-mail])

PS Still a mystery as to why my modem is interfering with the SAP receiver.
Recently it hasn't been doing it, but that might just be luck.  :-)



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:27 1995
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Dipesh Navsaria ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi, all.  At the suggestion of my fiancee, who just returned from China a week
: ago, I tried to tune in to Radio Pyongyang for the amusement value.  :-)  I
: couldn't get anything on their reported night-time frequencies of 11700/13650
: from 2300-0000GMT or 11335/13760/15130 from 0000-0100GMT.  I tried again this
: morning from 1100-1150GMT on 6576/9977/11335, finally snagging something on
: 11335 after disconnecting the AC adaptor on my Sony SW7600G and plugging in
: the 75-foot longwire I have looped around the ceiling of the bedroom.  There
: was a good deal of interference from what I assume are atmospheric conditions,
: so I couldn't understand most of it, but they were repeating the words "Great
: Leader" several times a minute, so it must be the right station.  :-)

: I think their night-time frequencies would produce a better catch, but then
: again the freqs are high enough that it may not work as well.  Has anyone else
: caught RP well?  I'll try again tonight using the "maximal" techniques (no AC,
: longwire, etc) and see if I get anything...

: (Oh, I'm in Boston, MA...)

: Dipesh
: ([e-mail])

: PS Still a mystery as to why my modem is interfering with the SAP receiver.
: Recently it hasn't been doing it, but that might just be luck.  :-)

Dipesh,

I get Pyongyang very well, but I'm a tad bit closer than your Boston location.
The retoric is quite interesting and I tune them in often for entertainment
purposes. OK, so Hawaii isn't Boston in any sense. But I did just get back
from western Mass (Berkshires) and did manage to get an audible signal
from the 1100 UTC transmission using, what luck, a SONY 7600G and about a
150' random wire strung outside about 40 feet above the ground. The
antenna is almost EVERYTHING. Get something outdoors if possible.
An antenna inside will be prone to more household electrical
interference than one outdoors. Another thing to keep in mind,
your at the mercy of propagation conditions, aren't we all. :)

Lived in Washington DC for a couple years and had about the same
results receiving Pyongyang. At least 50% of the time the
propagation conditions were not nice to Pyongyang.

A while back someone on this newsgroup, Tom Roach ???, was
posting Pyongyang's daily RTTY news. RTTY, radio teletype, is
a transmission of textual data. Way back when, most
countries used RTTY to broadcast thier official news  around the
world. Pyongyang is one of the few remaining countries who still
uses this method on shortwave. If your interested I can
send you a sample (have  a rtty setup here in Hawaii and
receive the transmission pretty well). Send me some email
if interested.

It's interesting you get worse results with AC. Most of the time I
get better results using the AC than without. The idea is that the
AC provides a ground for your antenna that you may otherwise not have
without the AC. Does your AC add noise (annoying hum)  or just kill
the signal level? If it's the hum, you have a bad AC in one sense
or another.


Aloha,
Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:28 1995
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on 14-Lug-95 at 21:53:37 Eric Ross on SWL$[e-mail] wrote:

 SC> I have the DSP from Radio Shack.  For the price you
 SC> mentioned you can't beat it.  You will have to spend at
 SC> least $100 more to out perform it.  I have been quite
 SC> happy with it.  If you are a serious listener you might
 SC> compare to the more expensive models and decide if the
 SC> additional abilities are worth the extra $'s to you.

can you please forward more tech infos about Radio Shack DSP and
also the model number and an outfit where to buy it.

 --- MMMR v4.00  <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kenneth a. ailsworth)
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> >I noticed that Radio Shack has their "Mobile Audio Filter with DSP"
> >until on sale for $49.99.  Can anyone provide me with
> >information regarding this unit's performance?
>
> >73,
> >Brandon
>
> I'm not that impressed with digital filter technology. But for the
> money, the RS unit is probably worth the price.  You will find that
> the audio is thiner, but you might get rid of some nasty heterodynes.
>
> Mike Kuna
>
I picked it up this weekend and played with it.  It's useful in getting rid of
constant static or whines.  It does, however, tend to clip the high-freq end
of the signal along with the static.

It sometimes helps provide clearer reception; occasionally, however, it makes
it worse, especially with weak signals, which it tends to cut along with the
noise.

I've found it particularly useful in cutting the noise from some stronger SSB
transmissions (it has both SSB and CW settings in addition to the NR setting).
Haven't played with the CW setting yet.

It's worth the 50 bucks as a occasional help; don't know if I would shell out
the list 80 bucks though (and the 3-year ESP is 40 bucks - almsot as much as
the sales price!).

Ken


[e-mail]

Fo a hairy sig
I don't give a fig
For hairy sigs
Are much too big.
Burma Shave.



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Will someone enlighten me as to which of these two models, for the sam
might be the better buy, and why?

Thanks
-Lawrence Bordeaux
[e-mail]


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 I recently recieved Radio Yugoslavia on 9580 Khz at 0430 utc.  I would be very thankfull to anyone who could provide me with a current adress for Radio Y

Thanks Much

Kb2tws



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From: [e-mail] (Tim Nye)
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In article <3u9aer$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Am Echad) writes:

>I don't recommend Radio Shack shortwave products.  They are Chinese-made
>second-rate clones of brand-name radios.  Poor quality.  Stick with Sony,
>Phillips, Grundig, etc.

I guess it depends on the model.  I just picked up a DX-380 at a clearance
sale, and it is the Tandy version of the Sangean ATS-808.  I believe it was
made in Taiwan (which, I guess, PRC thinks is part of China...).

WRTH rated this model 5-stars (out of 5) for overall value, and PTWR called
it an "Editor's Choice" with a special citation for value (both from 1994
editions).

While it's definitely not a communications receiver, it's nice to operate
and seems very capable on international broadcasts.  (Now, if I would just
put up a real antenna...)

Tim



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:32 1995
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From: Patrick Gibbs <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: radioshack shortwave radios.
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 95 18:38:36 -0500
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For what it's worth, I have also been looking for a shortwave
radio and I checked out Radio Shack. I could not find anything
I had seen recommended here for less than $199.99.

I have seen a consensus in comments here and in Passport to
World Band Radio and WRTH that the Sony 7600G and the Grundig
Yachtboy 400 are the best radios for under $200. I saw an
advert in Popular Communications and/or Monitoring Times for
the Yachtboy 400 through mail order for about $180 plus s/h.

I am about to call J&R Music World in NYC (call 800 Info for #)
to get the Sony 7600G for $178.50 incl. S/H. I found a salesman
at a weak moment I believe.

The bottom line: If you spend $200 plus (after salestax) at
Radio Shack you could end up spending more and getting less.
Passport to WorldBand Radio has tested all these radios and
Radio Shack was not in the same class as the Sony and Grundig.

Good luck and be sure to read the reviews because you can see
for yourself what the difference is between these radios.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:33 1995
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Peter

I recently purchased a Radio Shack DX 392 (it's a Sangean but don't kn
corresponding model number) which has a cassette recorder/player built
So far, it has been ok, but as I've had this only a week, and given ho
such good things about the Grundig YB 400, I may be taking the Radio S
unit back <s>.
From your previous post, should I assume that you are very happy with
Grundig?

Thanks,
Lawrence


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Eddy N Stevens)
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Thomas Hughes ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In <3u9aer$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Am Echad)
: writes:
: >
: >I don't recommend Radio Shack shortwave products.  They are
: Chinese-made
: >second-rate clones of brand-name radios.  Poor quality.  Stick with
: Sony,
: >Phillips, Grundig, etc.
: >
: >Howard
: >Am Echad

: You may be overstating your opinion of all Radio Shack products.
: I have been using a DX-440 connected to a jury rigged telephone wire
: antenna and I have able to pick up stations all over the place.
: Have used it for over five years now and has never given me a bit of
: trouble.Very satisfied.

: Regards T. Hughes/Houston TX

--
  I agree with Mr. Hughes, in regards to the comments on the DX-440. I
  have been using one for five years now, with a simple wire antenna,
  and I have caught stations from everywhere in the world.  I would say
  it is one of the best radios in the portable radio category, with very
  good performance for a reasonable price.

Eddy N. Stevens, Miami, Fl
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:35 1995
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Hello;
someone wanted RFPI's e-mail address.  Here's their address, and others, taken
from the Nov '94 issue of "Monitoring Times":

RFPI, Costa Rica:  [e-mail]
Radio Havana, Cuba:  [e-mail]
Radio HCJB, Ecuador (English Dept.):  [e-mail]
IRRS, Italy:  [e-mail]
Radio New Zealand Int'l, NZ:  [e-mail]
Radio Sweden, Sweden:  [e-mail]
Monitor Radio Int'l: [e-mail] (QSL's: Judy@ wshb.csms.com)
RFE/RL:  [e-mail]

Hope this helps.
Jill
[e-mail]


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Radio for Peace International replied to me recently that their e-mail
address is "[e-mail]" but this does not seem to be correct,
as my replies to them at this address have consistently bounced back to
me. Does anyone know their accurate e-mail address? Thanks

==============================================================================
Edward B. Arroyo, S.J.,          Office: 1-504-821-0334
500 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy.     Home: 1-504-865-2728
New Orleans, LA 70119            FAX: [phone]
______________________________________________________________________________


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Edward \"Ted\" B. Arroyo, S.J. <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Radio for Peace International replied to me recently that their e-mail
>address is "[e-mail]" but this does not seem to be correct,
>as my replies to them at this address have consistently bounced back to
>me. Does anyone know their accurate e-mail address? Thanks

I just received an e-mail from them at [e-mail].

--
Don Putnick
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From: [e-mail]

E\>Radio for Peace International replied to me recently that their e-mail
E\>address is "[e-mail]" but this does not seem to be correct,
E\>as my replies to them at this address have consistently bounced back to
E\>me. Does anyone know their accurate e-mail address? Thanks

Yeah Ed, it;s -

[e-mail]

Try that!
---
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E\>Radio for Peace International replied to me recently that their e-mail
E\>address is "[e-mail]" but this does not seem to be correct,
E\>as my replies to them at this address have consistently bounced back to
E\>me. Does anyone know their accurate e-mail address? Thanks

Yeah Ed, it;s -

[e-mail]

Try that!
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba. The people at Radio Havana are
great and they do a lot with very little. It is a very friendly place
and the people their love to meet and greet listeners. RHC shares a
couple of floors with Radio Progresso. All the shows are taped in
advance in the day to run that night, but the news is live. The master
control can run up to twelve shows in various languages at a time. It
is computer controled. The equipment is old by industry standards in
the states, but works well. I had never seen reel to reel machines made
in Hungry before! All in all Arnie Coro did a great job of showing us
around, and Cuba is not the police state that Radio Marti' would have
you think it is.

Jay Marvin
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:39 1995
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Date: 19 Jul 1995 00:22:03 -0400
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In a mesage dated 18 Jul 1995 16:41:31 GMT, [e-mail] (Jay
Marvin ) writes:

>>Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba. The people at Radio Havana are
great and they do a lot with very little. [snip]<<

I've read in US newspapers that Cuba is experiencing severe electricity
rationing. Is RHC having trouble with this?

Out of sheer curiosity, did the correspondence ladies appear to be using
manual typewriters for listener mail?  (That's what their letters always
look like to me.)

Thanks for posting details of what must have been a fascinating trip.

Jen Hull




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:40 1995
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In <3ui19b$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jenhull) writes:


>I've read in US newspapers that Cuba is experiencing severe
electricity
>rationing. Is RHC having trouble with this?

Yes and no. The only problem is there are parts of the Radio Progresso
and RHC offices and hall ways that are without ac. Other than that no.

>Out of sheer curiosity, did the correspondence ladies appear to be
using
>manual typewriters for listener mail?  (That's what their letters
always
>look like to me.)

Yes. They only have one or two computers.

>>Thanks for posting details of what must have been a fascinating trip.
>
>Jen Hull
>
Thanks Jen for asking. The people at RHC are great and you'd love them
if you ever get the chance to meet them.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:40 1995
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In <3ui74k$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (G) writes:
>
>Can you please tell how to get RHC?  What frequency is it on, and what

>time?  I would like to hear Arnie's program "DXers unlimited" what
>time is it on?  Thanks!  I just got my SW radio a few days ago.
>
>Cheers, Terry Murphy

Terry,
Try 6000khz in the 49 meter band or 9820khz in the 31 meter band. You
can hear Arnie's show twice weekly on Wed and Sat in the U.S. BTW the
English broadcasts start at 8pm CDT. Sorry I don't have the UTC time.

Jay
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Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
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[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:41 1995
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[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

>around, and Cuba is not the police state that Radio Marti' would have
>you think it is.

>Jay Marvin

Hmmm.... you must have stayed at Varadero instead of the prisons at
Nueva Gerona.

Since Cuba is so wonderful, I guess that all the rafters coming across
the straits of Florida are merely poorly trained amateur sailors who
have gotten lost.  If we lifted the trade embargo, maybe there'd be
enough money for better sailing classes and they wouldn't get lost so
easily!

And all that jammer noise on 31 meters isn't really because Fidel is
afraid of his subordinate population hearing any viewpoint other than
his own...  It must be from technical difficulties caused by lack of
spare parts, undoubtedly also the fault of the big imperialist US
embargo again.

The selective blindness and stupidity of the stateside (and
Euro-based) Fidel worshippers never ceases to amaze me, because they'd
be the first to bitch if they had to live under a similar government;
it's one of the closest remnants of the ever-leftwing-demonized
fascism on the face of the earth.  Jay, OF COURSE you saw only the
better side of Cuban life.  Coro is no idiot.  He knows full well you
have an active set of vocal cords and a big transmitter at WLS to go
with them.  Therefore, it was in the interest of his employer that you
be shown the red carpet treatment.  I don't doubt for a moment that
Arnie is a great guy and a great engineer and manager, but over the
years he has been nothing but publicly loyal to the Cuban communist
government;  the treatment you received would have been fully in line
with that.

Nonetheless, a more detailed account of your trip would make an
interesting posting.  I'm sure you've talked about it on WLS, but
there's ironically too much QRM from Radio Progreso here.

David



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
Date: 19 Jul 1995 16:51:38 GMT
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In <3uj7cm$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(David E. Crawford) writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
>
>>around, and Cuba is not the police state that Radio Marti' would have
>>you think it is.
>
>>Jay Marvin
>
>Hmmm.... you must have stayed at Varadero instead of the prisons at
>Nueva Gerona.

Oh, really? When was the last time you were in Cuba? You must work for
Marti', huh? I was all over the place and not once did I see any troops
or people with guns unless they were police.

>>Since Cuba is so wonderful, I guess that all the rafters coming
across
>the straits of Florida are merely poorly trained amateur sailors who
>have gotten lost.  If we lifted the trade embargo, maybe there'd be
>enough money for better sailing classes and they wouldn't get lost so
>easily!
>

I never said it was wonderful. Not many third world countries are. Can
you name some that you'd like to live in? And there wouldn't be the
rafters if the U.S. would drop the embargo, and stop using tax payers
money on Marti' to please the right-wing Cuban mafia in this country.



>And all that jammer noise on 31 meters isn't really because Fidel is
>afraid of his subordinate population hearing any viewpoint other than
>his own...  It must be from technical difficulties caused by lack of
>spare parts, undoubtedly also the fault of the big imperialist US
>embargo again.
>
>The selective blindness and stupidity of the stateside (and
>Euro-based) Fidel worshippers never ceases to amaze me, because they'd
>be the first to bitch if they had to live under a similar government;
>it's one of the closest remnants of the ever-leftwing-demonized
>fascism on the face of the earth.  Jay, OF COURSE you saw only the
>better side of Cuban life.  Coro is no idiot.  He knows full well you
>have an active set of vocal cords and a big transmitter at WLS to go
>with them.  Therefore, it was in the interest of his employer that you
>be shown the red carpet treatment.  I don't doubt for a moment that
>Arnie is a great guy and a great engineer and manager, but over the
>years he has been nothing but publicly loyal to the Cuban communist
>government;  the treatment you received would have been fully in line
>with that.

People like you are a dime a dozen and it's sad. The same old cold war
arguments over and over. I wasn't with Arnie Coro the whole time. I
think what you should do is move this to alt.right-wing.cold-war. And
BTW are you loyal to your goverment? Would you show a vistor to this
country say the south and west sides of Chicago? How would you know
about the treatment that I would receive? Have you ever been to Cuba?
If you haven't how would you know what it was like? I went there to
talk about two things: radio and the arts. I did not go there to drop
my two cents in on how they live or run their country.


>Nonetheless, a more detailed account of your trip would make an
>interesting posting.  I'm sure you've talked about it on WLS, but
>there's ironically too much QRM from Radio Progreso here.

Ah, you must be in Florida! Well, that explains it. Why should I give
you a more detalied account? You already know all there is to know,
Chico.


--
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Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
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> Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba.

Did you get a chance to hear any of the domestic stations?

I thought US citizens were not allowed to go to Cuba?

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
Date: 19 Jul 1995 21:31:26 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ("Richard
Hunt") writes:
>
>> Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba.
>
>Did you get a chance to hear any of the domestic stations?

Yes! I was on one and saw three. When I went up and down the dial on
the AM I also heard more, but I really didn't spend any time listening
to them. The one I was on was Radio Tiane<sp?>. It was mostly music, a
lot of it American, and phone calls.

>I thought US citizens were not allowed to go to Cuba?
>
If you're in the media you can go. But it wasn't easy and took me about
six or seven months to put it together.

Jay
--
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Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


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From: [e-mail] (Gilbert Baron)
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Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
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[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

>In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] ("Richard
>Hunt") writes:
>>
>>> Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba.
>>
>>Did you get a chance to hear any of the domestic stations?

>Yes! I was on one and saw three. When I went up and down the dial on
>the AM I also heard more, but I really didn't spend any time listening
>to them. The one I was on was Radio Tiane<sp?>. It was mostly music, a
>lot of it American, and phone calls.

>>I thought US citizens were not allowed to go to Cuba?
>>
>If you're in the media you can go. But it wasn't easy and took me about
>six or seven months to put it together.

>Jay
>--
>The Helms-Burton Bill
>Bad For People
>Bad For Business
>Bad For America!
>Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
>[e-mail]
>[e-mail]
>http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


If that is the bill that imposes the embargo on Cuba, I must agree. It
is crazy and should repealed. I would love to go some day. Mambo in
cuba , oh boy!


Gil Baron W0MN [e-mail], finger for my pgp key
"Bailar es vivir" pgp2.6 key http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bal/pks-toplev.html
"Cuatro caminos hay en mi vida. Cual de los cuatro sera el mejor"



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gilbert Baron)
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Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
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[e-mail] (David E. Crawford) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

>>around, and Cuba is not the police state that Radio Marti' would have
>>you think it is.

>>Jay Marvin

>Hmmm.... you must have stayed at Varadero instead of the prisons at
>Nueva Gerona.

>Since Cuba is so wonderful, I guess that all the rafters coming across
>the straits of Florida are merely poorly trained amateur sailors who
>have gotten lost.  If we lifted the trade embargo, maybe there'd be
>enough money for better sailing classes and they wouldn't get lost so
>easily!

>And all that jammer noise on 31 meters isn't really because Fidel is
>afraid of his subordinate population hearing any viewpoint other than
>his own...  It must be from technical difficulties caused by lack of
>spare parts, undoubtedly also the fault of the big imperialist US
>embargo again.

>The selective blindness and stupidity of the stateside (and
>Euro-based) Fidel worshippers never ceases to amaze me, because they'd
>be the first to bitch if they had to live under a similar government;
>it's one of the closest remnants of the ever-leftwing-demonized
>fascism on the face of the earth.  Jay, OF COURSE you saw only the
>better side of Cuban life.  Coro is no idiot.  He knows full well you
>have an active set of vocal cords and a big transmitter at WLS to go
>with them.  Therefore, it was in the interest of his employer that you
>be shown the red carpet treatment.  I don't doubt for a moment that
>Arnie is a great guy and a great engineer and manager, but over the
>years he has been nothing but publicly loyal to the Cuban communist
>government;  the treatment you received would have been fully in line
>with that.

>Nonetheless, a more detailed account of your trip would make an
>interesting posting.  I'm sure you've talked about it on WLS, but
>there's ironically too much QRM from Radio Progreso here.

>David

Without the embargo Cuba would be a lot more wonderful and many fewer
would want to leave. Did you ever think about that?
Gil Baron W0MN [e-mail], finger for my pgp key
"Bailar es vivir" pgp2.6 key http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bal/pks-toplev.html
"Cuatro caminos hay en mi vida. Cual de los cuatro sera el mejor"



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
Date: 20 Jul 1995 20:58:04 GMT
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In <3ulj6d$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gilbert Baron)
writes:
>
>[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
>
>>>
>>>> Just got back from a weeks stay in Cuba.
>>>
>>>Did you get a chance to hear any of the domestic stations?
>
>>Yes! I was on one and saw three. When I went up and down the dial on
>>the AM I also heard more, but I really didn't spend any time
listening
>>to them. The one I was on was Radio Tiane<sp?>. It was mostly music,
a
>>lot of it American, and phone calls.
>
>>>I thought US citizens were not allowed to go to Cuba?
>>>
>>If you're in the media you can go. But it wasn't easy and took me
about
>>six or seven months to put it together.
>
>
>
>If that is the bill that imposes the embargo on Cuba, I must agree. It
>is crazy and should repealed. I would love to go some day. Mambo in
>cuba , oh boy!

Gil,
It's not the bill. Your thinking of The Trading With The Enemy Act. We
should remove that from the books as well. The Helms-Burton Bill would
impose sanctions on companies that do buissness with Cuba. Call your
congress person and ask them to vote against it. You would love the
people at RHC. The trip was great to say the least!

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: RHC & CUBA
Date: 20 Jul 1995 21:00:54 GMT
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In <3ulj8r$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gilbert Baron)
writes:
>
>[e-mail] (David E. Crawford) wrote:

>
>>Hmmm.... you must have stayed at Varadero instead of the prisons at
>>Nueva Gerona.
>
>>Since Cuba is so wonderful, I guess that all the rafters coming
across
>>the straits of Florida are merely poorly trained amateur sailors who
>>have gotten lost.  If we lifted the trade embargo, maybe there'd be
>>enough money for better sailing classes and they wouldn't get lost so
>>easily!
>

>
>Without the embargo Cuba would be a lot more wonderful and many fewer
>would want to leave. Did you ever think about that?
>Gil Baron W0MN [e-mail], finger for my pgp key
>"Bailar es vivir" pgp2.6 key
http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/~bal/pks-toplev.html
>"Cuatro caminos hay en mi vida. Cual de los cuatro sera el mejor"
>
No, that would make to much sense to someone like Chico-David. He talks
about a place he's never been. What he know's he gets from his
right-wing Guzano buddies in the CMF.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:50 1995
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From: Max Alagna <[e-mail]>
Subject: Ri: TV audio **
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on 15-Lug-95 at 07:23:45 [e-mail]  wrote:

 SC> Any one know the "AUDIO" frequency for the TV
 SC> channel's, and Mode. ^^^^^                    ^^
 SC> ^^^^^^^^^ Channel 2,4,5,7, etc.


 VHF ch2    59.75  mhz   FM
     ch3    66.25
     ch4    71.75
     ch5    81.75
     ch6    87.75
     ch7   179.75
     ch8   185.75
     ch9   191.75
     ch10  197.75
     ch11  203.75
     ch12  208.75
     ch13  215.75

 UHF ch14  475.75 then add 6mhz every channell till ch 69
     ch69  805.75

 --- MMMR v4.00unr * <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DOMINIC POST)
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TO : [e-mail]


MA> SC> Any one know the "AUDIO" frequency for the TV
MA> SC> channel's, and Mode. ^^^^^                    ^^

MA> VHF ch2    59.75  mhz   FM MA>     ch3    66.25 MA>     ch4    71.75
MA>     ch5    81.75 MA>     ch6    87.75 MA>     ch7   179.75 MA>
ch8   185.75 MA>     ch9   191.75 MA>     ch10  197.75 MA>     ch11
203.75 MA>     ch12  208.75 MA>     ch13  215.75

MA> UHF ch14  475.75 then add 6mhz every channell till ch 69
MA>     ch69  805.75

Max; Thank you for ths information...

                  e-mail == [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:51 1995
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From: Paolo Morandotti <[e-mail]>
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Hello!
I found this page at:
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Best regards.
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==============================================================
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Hello!
I found this page at:
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Best regards.
--
==============================================================
Paolo Morandotti                     [e-mail]
Consorzio Milano Ricerche            tel. [phone] - 744149
v. Cicognara 7                       fax [phone]
I-20129 Milano (Italy)
                   http://www.milano.ccr.it/Radio/radioit.html
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:53 1995
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Paolo Morandotti <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hello!
>I found this page at:
>http://www.ruv.is/utvarp.html
>Best regards.
>--

     Not very impressive ... just a logo. Anyone know what the plans for this
WWW site might be?

--
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Danny Rossi)
Subject: Shortwave via the ground
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Hi!

I picked up a book at the local library a few years back.  It was a book
that featured electronics projects.  One of them was a little "radio"
that can pick up shortwave signals travelling through the Earth's
surface--underground.  The antenna was put throuh the ground.  Instead of
in the air.

THe book said that this wa sused during World War II to ensure the enemy
couldn't be able to listen in on transmissions.  This happens today
because when shortwaves are broadcasted, some of the signals are
transmitted downwards towards the ground and thus travel the surfac eof
the Earth (in the right conditions, of course).

HAs anyone else heard/read about this?  Did you try it?

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:15:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Swan)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave via the ground
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 16:38:25 GMT
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Yes ... I've read quite a long article re this as used WW2 in Italy. The
transmissions COULD be intercepted by the enemy, but the benefit was
that no lines were exposed to be cut by artillery. Range was only modest
& a powerful amp was needed... recall signals were actually audio freqs
rather than radio. I'll dig article out if you're keen


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I understand that Space Shuttle audio is rebroadcast on HF. Could someone
please post these frequencies?

Jim
[e-mail]


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Jim Wayda ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I understand that Space Shuttle audio is rebroadcast on HF. Could someone
: please post these frequencies?

one more time.

http://garc.gsfc.nasa.gov/www/retransmission/retransmission.html

3.860 kHz (LSB) 80 meters
7.185 kHz (LSB) 40 meters
14.295 kHz (USB) 20 meters
21.395 kHz (USB) 15 meters
28.650 kHz (USB) 10 meters
147.45 mHz (FM) 2 meters in Washington D.C. area

happy listening.



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From: [e-mail] (Roger Pettengill)
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[e-mail] (Jim Wayda) wrote:

>I understand that Space Shuttle audio is rebroadcast on HF. Could someone
>please post these frequencies?

Retransmission of shuttle air-to-ground audio from WA3NAN may be heard
on the following frequencies:

  Frequency        Mode
    (MHz)
      3.860     LSB
      7.185     LSB
    14.295      USB
    21.395      USB
    28.650      USB

Being able to hear the shuttle retransmissions on WA3NAN is dependent
upon several criteria. You also need to know the following:

A. WA3NAN is on the air only while the shuttle astronauts are awake
(assuming the mission is not of the 24 hour variety). These times vary
with each mission and are sometimes shifted while the mission is in
progress. This is being done on the current mission. The crew's daily
sleep/awake periods are listed in the mission's NASA Select TV
schedule.

B. WA3NAN depends upon volunteer operators to keep it on the air. They
have a limited pool of operators available during any single mission.
The most difficult days and nights to schedule are usually on the
weekends.

C. If there are thunderstorms or other inclement weather currently in
the area or predicted, WA3NAN will likely be off the air until such
weather has passed.

D.  Propagation. Propagation. Propagation.

Roger





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In greater Cleveland area:  NASA LEWIS Ham club broadcasts on:


145.670mhz  2 meter ham


Mark Browne

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:01 1995
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cc: Contact Magazine via Alan Roe


Dear friends of the list


These days I have made  some radio loggings and now I offer  them to you
as recieved  in the very nice place of Litohoron on the Olympos downhills

Reception has been made by  the folowng :
-antenna 3 m
-radio SONY ICF7600D 90%  under DX position
-headphones


9575  1004 15  Mahreb radio  msx ads                         FR 24322
9535  1006     SRI info news "newsnet" prog                  EG 34422
7070  1630 9   VOHR Iran - ID  farsi prog                    FA 43443
7125  1010     IRRS- Italy a german relig prog               GE 34222
7175  1013     RAI UNO - sports                              IT 23333
7370  1015     HRTV Croatia - ID & gypsy music               CR 44444
11955 1024     R Turky - //9460  w theatre                   TU 55555
9620  1020     R Ukraine - interview                         UK 44444
9817  1037     Israel - arab serv - USB - w music            AR 3x322
9830  1039     HRTV: music                                   CR 24232
11610 1049     China - CPBS2 - dscussions                    CH 24222
11620 1049     India _ AIR - songs                           -- 34333
9680  1055     INdonesia- RRI - songs                        IN 24232
9570  1220     NIgria - R Kaduna (No Nig) interviews         EG 13x22
15295 1230     R Uzbekitan - ID                              ?? 32222
11800 1236     (Sri Lanka- SLBC) - tamil music (1)           TM 33433
11750 1241     (R Australia) ..... (2)                       EG 33333
11580 1328     KTWR - Guam - IS  only hear                   CC 22112
11940 1336     R Romania Intl -artist prg                    EG 44555
9555  1413     Philipines _ R veritas - hindi  music - in bangla 44243
6900  1442     Turkey - Meteo Station - trk music            -- 34443
15270 1610     R Jrdan - mostly music                        EG 55555
5905  2049     R Ukraine - ID                                GE 42433
4060  2100     unIDed station poss Kurdish                   KU 22222
4810  2105     R Yerevan - ID of station                     ARM44433
5320  2108     China - CPBS1 - //7935 news (3)               CH 24242
15007 1307 16  Vietnam - VoV - music prg                     FR 34433
15020 1309     AIR - India- music - in urdu?                 UR?24232
15050 1312     AIR - CH music + speakings QRM +10 SABC S ArabCH 113x1
15710 1312     CPBS-1  nothing more                          CH 24222
11585 1332     unIDed (pos counter Pakistan )music- spks (4) UR?54434
15550 1339     WYFR - Family R - daybreak                    EG 33333

 and these in m house in Thsaloniki ( HF150radio and 10 m wire)

7690  0105 17  USA - VoA news : in englsh USB hindi LSB      #2 34444
9400  0000     RFPI - .....                                  EG 221x1
5060  0117     China _ XJPBS xinjiang songs                  ?? 221x1
4805  0129     Brazil - R Amazonas   - ID ads music          PO 33333


Moreover  the flwing feeds  from India  have been heared :
4790            33433 with music
4850            ---
4840            34333  in tamil
4880            32232  before 0100
4920            22432  withCW QRM
4950            32322  with pakistani music
5010            22322
at times 0100 -0116 on 17-6

ALL TIMES ARE UTC

Moreover  there are two 'numbers' stations also logged, however i do not
notice in the list above .
Tey are :
14975 @1308  16/7  numbers in russian USB
15680 @1310        "Lincolnshire Poacher" as is well known also in USB

NOtices :
(1) I tried  to listen its  ID in various times but failed . HOwever
language was clear that as in tamil - as well as their musc
(2) Its intonation was clear as  of australian acent - Again in this
tation ihave nottt heard  their ID  at various times
(3)  my first time log in that freq
(4)Language  is possibly Urdu however  as R pakistan was in 570 I am unable
to suppose it  as R Pakistan . QUality of sound iis terible


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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OK. Tyr this URL- http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/  ( and do some browsing.)
OK. Try....
I have been SWL since 1938 and Ham call is W0MM.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:03 1995
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My top picks of the week

1) 9575 la radio du maghreb - in frecnh
A station i heared  since two weeks ago . mainly is a station full of music
as  themost times I  picked it it transmited  only music
During the last two days I picked tht station for much more time  for ID ing
that station  at various times during the day. However as I do not think tat
my little french could be he main problem it was somehow hard to  pick its ID

From the program  I listened, from the top of the hour there was some news
then  some commercials with music to folow. Many times  for the xx20-xx30
i have listened also to some arab music

2) 9680 RRI Programa nasional -a special mail for this purpose

3) 6900 Meteo station of Turkey
A possibe  dificult pick for many of you. BUt here  for us the greeks a
relatively easy pick. A far as i  know the station is only 5 kW (WRTH) but
it can be heeard here at levels SINPFEMO 34(3-4)44443 with fades avery 3 mins
A station with continuous music, the best alternative solution in case i dont
want  to observe any staions across the SW bands> Heared middays UTC until
1500


4) 15270 R Jordan  - in english
Anothre solution for good western music at UTC evenings (sorry i do not
remember the times  of reception as recently  they have minimized their
english service in that freq )

5) 9570 R Kaduna
I never thought  that R kaduna ( N NIgeria - I was there in 91&92) could use
that freq. I have found that freq in 8-9 July when i was in Litohoron  for
some  vacations - THose days  the signal as at levels of SINPO 22222 until
1330 with my HF150 Lowe when another unIDed staion in arabic QRMed them to
21111 levels but  in 15-16 their singal  wth the ICF7600D sony radio was so
low that i coul not pick it

And an unknown radio station :
6) 11585 a station in urdu or hindi
First i was really impressed that a station could occupy  the freq of
the israeli station KOl Israel
This station has been  heared  at more 1 and half hour on 16-7 with
impossible to find ID or something like "PAkistan ......" I could normally
cannot assume it was the Pakistani RAdio Station as  in 11570 there was the
external service of Pakistan R S.
The station had a vey bad modulation and  some minimal distrotion

Does anyone now which station is?

Zacharias Liangas
SWLer since his 12s


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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Zaharias Liangas <[e-mail]> wrote:

>1) 9575 la radio du maghreb - in frecnh

>During the last two days I picked tht station for much more time  for ID ing
>that station  at various times during the day. However as I do not think tat
>my little french could be he main problem it was somehow hard to  pick its ID

There's no mystery here. This is Radio Mediterranee Internationale, a
government-owned commercial station in Morocco, which has been using
9575 for quite a few years now.


>2) 9680 RRI Programa nasional -a special mail for this purpose

>3) 6900 Meteo station of Turkey
>A possibe  dificult pick for many of you. BUt here  for us the greeks a
>relatively easy pick. A far as i  know the station is only 5 kW (WRTH) but
>it can be heeard here at levels SINPFEMO 34(3-4)44443 with fades avery 3 mins
>A station with continuous music, the best alternative solution in case i dont
>want  to observe any staions across the SW bands> Heared middays UTC until
>1500


>4) 15270 R Jordan  - in english
>Anothre solution for good western music at UTC evenings (sorry i do not
>remember the times  of reception as recently  they have minimized their
>english service in that freq )

>5) 9570 R Kaduna
>I never thought  that R kaduna ( N NIgeria - I was there in 91&92) could use
>that freq. I have found that freq in 8-9 July when i was in Litohoron  for
>some  vacations - THose days  the signal as at levels of SINPO 22222 until
>1330 with my HF150 Lowe when another unIDed staion in arabic QRMed them to
>21111 levels but  in 15-16 their singal  wth the ICF7600D sony radio was so
>low that i coul not pick it

>And an unknown radio station :
>6) 11585 a station in urdu or hindi
>First i was really impressed that a station could occupy  the freq of
>the israeli station KOl Israel
>This station has been  heared  at more 1 and half hour on 16-7 with
>impossible to find ID or something like "PAkistan ......" I could normally
>cannot assume it was the Pakistani RAdio Station as  in 11570 there was the
>external service of Pakistan R S.
>The station had a vey bad modulation and  some minimal distrotion

>Does anyone now which station is?

>Zacharias Liangas
>SWLer since his 12s




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: Sony 2010 Audio Bandwidth
Date: 19 Jul 1995 22:36:54 -0400
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Anyone out there(here) know the general audio bandwidth of the 2010?  I
know it changes with the NARROW/WIDE setting and the TONE switch effects
it too.

Just was wondering so I could match a good pair of earphones to the radio
so the headphones don't "filter" out some of the freq range.


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Dowrick)
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Subject: Sony 2010 Mods
Date: 17 Jul 1995 23:44:21 GMT
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[e-mail] writes:
>I have a Sony ICF 2001 D in the E# version.
>It doesn't receive Air and the CW band.
>Is anybody knows that it is possible to do modifications
>to have these frequencies?

Follow-ups to rec.radio.shortwave FAQ please.

This request is considered from three viewpoints, legality,
possibility, and practicality.

Legality: Many counties regulate what frequency bands listeners
in their country are permitted to access. According to the Sony
service manual (their part no 9-951-647-11 cost ~$ 25 US), the
AIR band is not authorized in the middle east, Saudi Arabia, UK,
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Germany. Also, the AM band 285-530
kHz is restricted in Saudi Arabia.

That said we consider the Possibility: If one orders the correct
parts then in principle one could modify the radio.

Practically: With the manual, parts, test equipment, and a proven
method of proceedure these modifications can be accomplished. The
provision of the AIR band 116-136 mHz requires 22 parts for the
AIR rf amplifier shown on Schematic drawing 4-2 location B3 thru
B6. These are located on the main board. Strap changes are also
required on the Keyboard at location H33 for the encoder.

Considering the SSB CW feature, appropriate strap changes are
also required at location H33 for the encoder.

Readers of this posting are cautioned that these modifications
are non trivial, should only be attempted with the manual in
hand, the test equipment shown in the manual, genuine sony parts,
and only where legal in their country. Personally, while I think
that I could do the mods, it is not worth the risk of trashing a
fine radio. Your milage may vary:)


================================================================
John Dowrick P. E.                                              [e-mail]
                Genius is the Ability to See the Obvious
                                       Author unknown
================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John)
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Subject: Sony 2010 Speaker Help Needed
Date: 20 Jul 1995 08:50 MST
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---------------------------------------------------------------
My Sony 2010 is only 2 years old but just lately the speaker has developed an
audio distortion.....kind of like a subtle buzz when people pronounce certain
sounds or words. I've tried tightening the mounting screws...no change.  Do I
need a new speaker?  I called Sony and a new one is a whopping $50!!





John Berenyi  ([e-mail])

2648 Deer Run Dr.
Ogden, Utah 84405





From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:07 1995
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Subject: Sony 7600G  (was: Grundig Yachtboy)
Date: 18 Jul 1995 08:18:59 GMT
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[e-mail] (HaroldR989) writes:

>I own both the YB 400 and the Sony 2010.  If you can afford it, go for the
>Sony.  The sync tuning makes a BIG difference.  If not, you should
>consider the SONY 7600G, which has its drawbacks that you can read about
>in old messages in this group (I have not had personal experience with the
>7600G), but which also has the sync tuning.


I am just about ready to buy a 7600G, so I would like to hear about these
drawbacks.  I'd also appreciate opinions from 7600G owners.

I currently own a mostly dead (and for sale...) Radio Shack DX-440.  From
what I have read, including the RN receiver review, the 7600G sounds like
a great little radio - especially for the $169 price from EEB!


---
Jeff Thieleke
[e-mail]
http://www.icaen.uiowa.edu/~thieleke


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:08 1995
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From: Eric Grose <[e-mail]>
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Date: 18 Jul 1995 18:08:20 GMT
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In a posting you said, "especially for the $169 price from EEB".

What's "EEB"?

I'm looking for a good shortwave - my first.  I want good value, robust
construction, and something that picks up lots of stations.  I will
probably be a casual, but regular listener.

Got any suggestions about what I should buy and where I'd get the best
deals?

Thanks!




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
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Subject: Re: Sony 7600G  (was: Grundig Yachtboy)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 17:33:24 -0400
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In article <3ugtal$[e-mail]>, Eric Grose
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> In a posting you said, "especially for the $169 price from EEB".
>
> What's "EEB"?
>
Most likely Electronic Equipment Bank, Vienna VA, 703-938-3350.

John R.


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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <3ugtal$[e-mail]> Eric Grose <[e-mail]>
writes:
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>In a posting you said, "especially for the $169 price from EEB".
>
>What's "EEB"?
..
EEB is Electronic Equipment Bank in Vienna, VA, Hmm-the current
Monitoring Times doesn't have an ad from their retail operation-only
from their wholesale operation, EDCO. I'm sure they have an 800 number
for sales. You might also check the ads in the Sunday New York Times.
J&B Music World (store in Manhattan, mail order in Maspeth, Queens)
recently had it on sale for $150.



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[e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) writes:

>EEB is Electronic Equipment Bank in Vienna, VA, Hmm-the current
>Monitoring Times doesn't have an ad from their retail operation-only
>from their wholesale operation, EDCO. I'm sure they have an 800 number
>for sales. You might also check the ads in the Sunday New York Times.
>J&B Music World (store in Manhattan, mail order in Maspeth, Queens)
>recently had it on sale for $150.


EEB has a full page on the first page of this month's Pop Comm.
According to their ad, they will include a free radio stand and stereo
headphones with a 7600G order, for whatever that is worth.

Also, J&R Music World has a couple of 800 numbers, I assume either will work:
1-800-221-3191 & 1-800-426-6027.



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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dipesh Navsaria)
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[e-mail] wrote:
: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) writes:

: >EEB is Electronic Equipment Bank in Vienna, VA, Hmm-the current
: >Monitoring Times doesn't have an ad from their retail operation-only
: >from their wholesale operation, EDCO. I'm sure they have an 800 number
: >for sales. You might also check the ads in the Sunday New York Times.
: >J&B Music World (store in Manhattan, mail order in Maspeth, Queens)
: >recently had it on sale for $150.


: EEB has a full page on the first page of this month's Pop Comm.
: According to their ad, they will include a free radio stand and stereo
: headphones with a 7600G order, for whatever that is worth.

I ordered my 7600G from them for $149 (I think it was a special sale or
something) and have been _very_ happy with the service.  The headphones are
Koss (although I don't use them as it is), and the stand, while low-tech, is
really rather good for a radio the size of the 7600G.  If you mention their ad
in Passport, they'll throw in free shipping via FedEx.

A few weeks later I got a letter asking how I liked my radio and giving me a
few bucks off my next purchase from them.  I think this may be random, but I
found it a nice touch -- they have a very loyal customer now.  (Not that I
have any money to buy any more equipment.  :-)

Dipesh
([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Toshiya Miyazaki)
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-SW100S
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Murray S. Tucker" <[e-mail]> says:
>
>Could someone give me some information on the small palm size Sony SW
>receiver?   I think it's the new ICF-SW100S.
>Does it have USB and LSB?
>Any comments?
>Thanks.
>73   de   Murray   VE6MT
>

Hi! I am Toshiya Miyazaki
I also have that one. This palm size radio works pretty good.

The SPEC is as follows;
1) Cover Range : 150kHz - 30MHz and FM
2) Tune Step   : 1kHz Step ( actually, 100Hz step tuning is available)
3) Syncronus Tune : USB and LSB Supported
4) LSB/USB : Supported
5) Antenna : MW-> Internal Core Antenna
             SW-> Internal Rod Antenna or External Rold Antena with
                  Filter
                  (This radio give us the jack to connect external
                   antenna and the external entenna with filter
                   is one standard option of this radio.)
6) Display : About 5cmX4cm LCD Backlit Type
7) Other : Memory for 45 stations (you can edit the names of station
           and memory with the number of frequency.)
           Stereo FM Headphone jack
           Switch for Internal Antenna's Gain
           Switch for FM's Gain. (for LOCAL / WIDE )
           Radiowave Frequency List Book.
           Speaker ( 3cm diameter. It works great quality!)
8) Price  : I am not sure in United States or other country, but in
            Japan, I bought this one about $400.
9) Battery : 3AAX2 (If external A.C. adapter is used, it gives 3volts
             for this radio.)


Thanks.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ian Phillipps)
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Subject: Re: Sony ICF-SW100S
Date: 19 Jul 1995 23:15:29 +0100
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Toshiya Miyazaki <[e-mail]> wrote:

>In article <[e-mail]>, "Murray S. Tucker" <[e-mail]> says:

>>Could someone give me some information on the small palm size Sony SW
>>receiver?   I think it's the new ICF-SW100S.
>>Does it have USB and LSB?
>>Any comments?
>>Thanks.

>Hi! I am Toshiya Miyazaki
>I also have that one. This palm size radio works pretty good.

I agree - I'm very impressed with it.

>The SPEC is as follows;

>2) Tune Step   : 1kHz Step ( actually, 100Hz step tuning is available)

Yes - you only get 100Hz in the SSB modes, and the indicator only shows
to nearest 1kHz, but it does hold the frequency in the other modes.

>3) Syncronus Tune : USB and LSB Supported

This works well. It will pull in from around 1kHz away, and doesn't pull
the IF band (I think) so you have a little more flexibility in avoiding
QRM.

>5) Antenna : MW-> Internal Core Antenna

This depends on the country I think. The non-"S" model was on sale in
the UK - no active antenna. Instead a simple wind-up wire, which clips
on to the whip. Ideal for hotels.

>7) Other : Memory for 45 stations (you can edit the names of station

Hmm.. that's actually 50 (5 x 10 pages). Two of them set the station for
the two alarms you can set, but can be used normally.
The memory remembers the mode as well as the frequency.

>          Switch for FM's Gain. (for LOCAL / WIDE )
This switch also affects AM/SSB.

Also a switch for mono/stereo on FM which doubles up as an audio
low-pass filter on AM/SSB.

There's a world-time clock, with two bleep/radio alarms, and the
inevitable "sleep" function.

>          Speaker ( 3cm diameter. It works great quality!)

Hmm.. it's not bad for the size, but can be overloaded easily, when it
starts to buzz.

>8) Price  : I am not sure in United States or other country, but in
>           Japan, I bought this one about $400.

Price in UK (without active antenna and AC adaptor) is ú200 - around
$300 - including tax at 17.5%.

I'm very pleased with the performance of this radio. It's important not
to regard it as a toy just because of the size. (The price will help
here :-)

My only quibbles are very minor ones:

You can't display the time without turning the radio off. (This is just
silly!)
You can't check the contents of memories without retuning the radio.
You can't edit the frequency of a memory without re-entering the name.

Ian


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:15 1995
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>7) Other : Memory for 45 stations (you can edit the names of station
>           and memory with the number of frequency.)

I'm sorry above specification is not true.
The true capacity is 50ch.

Thanx



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:15 1995
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Subject: Re: Sony ICF-SW100S
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From: [e-mail]

You wrote in rec.radio.shortwave:

IP>You can't display the time without turning the radio off. (This is just
IP>silly!)
IP>You can't check the contents of memories without retuning the radio.
IP>You can't edit the frequency of a memory without re-entering the name.

IP>Ian

Hello Ian, from an old Cantabrigian!
Do you know if Gee's Radio shop on Mill ROad is still in business?
I'll be very surprised if they are still around after all these years,
but I used to ride my bike over there from the Hills Road/Glebe Road
area where I once lived, and buy capacitors, resistors, plugs and other
electronic items circa 1961-64!

Best regards - Brian
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RickT72267)
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Subject: Sony SW55 For Sale
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SW55 for sale.  Less than two months old and in perfect condition.  Used
only a few times.  Have all original packing materials and receipt.
Includes high capacity NiCads.  Will pay for domestic shipping/COD.
$215.00 firm.


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David E. Crawford)
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Subject: Re: Soundcard RTTY/ SW FAX decoder?
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[e-mail] (John Kelly) wrote:

>I am looking for information on the use of a sound card to decode
>shortwave transmitions such as fax, rtty, etc.  I have heard that
>such a program exists but I have no idea how to find it.  Any help
>would be appreciated.

John,

There's a good program for WEFAX called WeatherMan (WXMAN220.zip) on
oak.oakland.edu.  I believe it's in /SimTel/msdos/hamradio.  If you
register it with the author ($20) you receive version 3.0, and the
upgrade is well worth the money.  I'm using it with a SB PRO, and it
works well.  I don't know of any current programs that copy RTTY, but
the WXMAN author was working on one recently.

Hope this helps.
David




From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: SRI on the Web
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Swiss Radio International will soon have its own WWW page. The SBC Web
site is being revamped, and the URL to go direct to SRI is:

http://www.srg-ssr.ch/SRI/index.html

That's the good news. The bad news is that all you will find there at
the moment are the words Swiss Radio International and a sign saying
"under construction". But it's worth watching...



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Station Classification
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Andy Sennitt wrote:

>Some years ago  we listed one of the US shortwave stations
>as "religious" in WRTH and we got rapped on the knuckles by
>the station which said it was "commercial". Many people seem
>unable to distinguish between a station such as yours, [HCJB]
> which operates its own facilities, and a production studio which
> buys time on other stations. Perhaps there ought to be a requirement
> like there is on US television where paid programming is identified as
> such.

But this would spoil the fun for the QSL chasers, some of whom regard
each and every organisation using the same transmitter as a separate
"station".

On a similar theme, do we regard Vatican Radio as a "religious"
broadcaster or a "state" broadcaster? It broadcasts religious
programming, certainly, but it broadcasts the official Vatican line on
many issues just as assiduously as the old Radio Tirana broadcast the
thoughts of Chairman Hoxha


Richard Hunt - [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:19 1995
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[e-mail] ("Richard Hunt") wrote:

>Andy Sennitt wrote:
>
>Perhaps there ought to be a requirement
>> like there is on US television where paid programming is identified as
>> such.

>But this would spoil the fun for the QSL chasers, some of whom regard
>each and every organisation using the same transmitter as a separate
>"station".

I know - I just love being controversial :-) Actually, I find this
idea completely silly and it's one reason I gave up QSL collecting at
a very early stage in my SWL career. There was actually a DX club
which supplied a written script as a segment in a DX programme, and
offered a special QSL card just for that segment. It's like me
offering a WRTH QSL card for my reports on Media Network. Now, if this
is simply a way of collecting nice, attractive souvenirs, that's fine
by me. But when the same people who issue these things actually have
"QSL ladders" and compete with each other to see who can amass the
most pieces of paper, it becomes a farce.




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Andy Sennitt ([e-mail]) wrote:

[re. "stations" that are not, but still issue QSLs]

> it's one reason I gave up QSL collecting
> at  a very early stage in my SWL career.

Me too. Great minds think alike :-)

Wonder how much space you could save in the WRTH by dropping the QSL info
for each station? I would not miss it.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]

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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:21 1995
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Subject: SW CONVERTER FOR CARS
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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There's been interest in the newsgroup concerning shortwave converters.
Popular Electronics for September 1995 (Project Builders' Special Issue) has
an article on building "A Shortwave Converter for your Car" on pg 41.

Regards...
Werner
 * RM 1.3 03054 *


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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz)
>Subject: SW100S - sensitivity
>Date: Sun, 16 Jul 1995 10:17:48 +1000
>Summary: Sensitivity dependent on metallic ground plane
>Keywords: SW100S, Sony

>I note that the SW100, moreso than other portables I own, has a sensitivity
>which varies depending on whether one holds the set or puts it on a metallic
>surface.  Considering the small size of the radio, this is no surprise, but may
>disappoint some people.  I definitely recommend buying the active antenna
>that comes with the radio.
>Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
>Dept. of Radiology
>University of Wisconsin, Madison

I have found, while using my SW100S that the *best* thing you can do to help
sensitivity is plug in the AC adapter. Granted body coupling will help some
while on battery power, but the radio comes alive when plugged into the
adapter.

I *DON'T* like the active antenna that came with the SW100S. It overloads the
radio and makes searching a futile process. The best antenna I have for mine
is a steel slinky and a length of bell wire with a small alligator clip
soldered to each end. You can hang the antenna in a hotel window and route the
wire to the radio clipping it to the button end on the exising antenna.


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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX)
Subject: Re: SW100S - sensitivity
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Frederick Kelcz <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I note that the SW100, moreso than other portables I own, has a sensitivity
>which varies depending on whether one holds the set or puts it on a metallic
>surface.  Considering the small size of the radio, this is no surprise, but may
>disappoint some people.  I definitely recommend buying the active antenna
>that comes with the radio.

Plugging in earphones helps provide the SW100 with a counterpoise.  If you don't
wish to disable the speaker, plug the phones into the LINE OUT jack.

The active antenna overloads easily, but the bandswitch on the antenna box
helps some.
--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX [e-mail]      503-621-3406 FAX:-3735
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, Professional-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ and DSZ
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From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:23 1995
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Not exactly. Apparently, from what I've been told, WRNO has gone
evangelical Christian. Another religious broadcaster...

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Two comments:

    1.  Just because a station sells a lot of time to Christian
broadcasters does not necessarily make it a station with a
Christian intent!
    2.  Interesting, several years ago published reports said
that WRNO was for sale but the ownership refused to see it to
any religious group.
                         --Ken MacHarg


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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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"MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>    1.  Just because a station sells a lot of time to Christian
>broadcasters does not necessarily make it a station with a
>Christian intent!

That's indeed true, Ken. I remember some years ago that we listed one
of the US shortwave stations as "religious" in WRTH and we got rapped
on the knuckles by the station which said it was "commercial". Many
people seem unable to distinguish between a station such as yours,
which operates its own facilities, and a production studio which buys
time on other stations. Perhaps there ought to be a requirement like
there is on US television where paid programming is identified as
such.



From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:25 1995
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Andy Sennitt commented:

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Many people seem unable to distinguish between a station such as
yours,
which operates its own facilities, and a production studio which
buys
time on other stations. Perhaps there ought to be a requirement
like
there is on US television where paid programming is identified
as
such.
******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************
     Interesting comment Andy.  When I became director of the
English Language Service here at HCJB I was surprised to
discover how much of our outside or "cooperating broadcasters"
programming is NOT paid for. Probably less than 25% of those
programs actually "share the cost" of their time on the air. In
addition, we don't just air anything from anybody who wants to
pay for the time. We probably turn down more offers to buy time
than we accept. Any outside broadcaster must agree with our
organization's theological statement, must produce a
high-quality program, etc. As of last year we quit identifying
"our" programs from "their" programs on the printed program
schedule because we believe that if we are carrying a program,
whether produced here by HCJB or somewhere else by somebody
else, it meets our standards and we are proud to have it on the
air as "our" program. --Ken MacHarg
================================================================
=Kenneth D. MacHarg                            Radio HCJB      =
=Director, English Language Service         Casilla 17-17-691  =
=[e-mail]                     Quito, Ecuador   =
=FAX: [phone]                        Phone: [phone]=

=                                                              =
=      HCJB - The Voice of the Andes +++ La Voz de Los Andes   =
=                Heralding Christ Jesus' Blessings             =
================================================================


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:26 1995
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     Well, the sad news was reported in the L.A. Times.  Zenith
is now
     owned by a S. Korean conglomerate.  Zenith, of course, had
been on the
     critical list for many years.  The glory years of the
Trans-Oceanics
     is long past.  Marketing decisions gave away the shortwave
receiver
******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************
Etc. I thought that it was ironic that the news story on this
the other evening on WGN-TV (Zenith factory is near Chicago) was
followed by the weather, sponsored by.....Zenith! --Ken MacHarg


From [e-mail] Fri Jul 21 17:16:27 1995
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Hello;
I lost e-mail access for the summer shortly after the  "your odd mail
thread got started back in May.  If anyone can e-mail me these posts,
I'd be grateful--I was curious to read everyone's stories.
Thanks
Jill
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:18 1995
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Hello to everybody

I am looking for the mail address of the US station WRNB (ex WSSH) operating on
1510kHz. Can somebody help me? Thank you in advance.

Giovanni D'Amico

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:20 1995
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In article <3ulida$[e-mail]>, Steve Whitt
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
> >While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago
in the middle
> > of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light
classical type music.
> > I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the
south western part of
> >the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of
Buffalo.  Has the FCC
> >
>
> Did you check 810kHz and 540kHz to see if the same signal was present on
> these channels? It is possible that the 1620kHz signal was a 2nd or 3rd
> harmonic of a legitimate broadcast.
>
> regards
> Steve Whitt
> Editor Medium Wave News

Since KGO here in San Francisco is on 810, I decided to try this out. I
tuned to 1620 and heard a weak signal. I then tuned to 810 very fast. ;)
Doing this several times established that the weak signal on 1620 was
indeed a 2nd harmonic of KGO on 810. (I did this at 6pm Pacific time.) A
harmonic is usually not heard very far away from the station; I am about
1.5 miles from the KGO studios, and I would be suprised if people in Daly
City (7 miles away) would be able to pick up the harmonic under regular
conditions. So if you hear a harmonic on 1620 of a station on 810 that is,
say, a hundred miles away, then that would be a legitimate DX acheivement
and you can report it to us. :)

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Niel J. Wolfish)
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
Date: 22 Jul 1995 21:55:54 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, 777 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <3ulida$[e-mail]> Steve Whitt <[e-mail]> writes:
>>From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
>>Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
>>Date: 20 Jul 1995 12:32:42 GMT
>
>>In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
>>>While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago in the
>>middle
>>> of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light classical type
>>music.
>>> I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the south
>>western part of
>>>the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of Buffalo.
>>Has the FCC
>>>
>
>>Did you check 810kHz and 540kHz to see if the same signal was present on
>>these channels? It is possible that the 1620kHz signal was a 2nd or 3rd
>>harmonic of a legitimate broadcast.
>
>>regards
>>Steve Whitt
>>Editor Medium Wave News
>
>A harmonic would be the first place to look, but it is probably a product
>frequency.  Here, two or more frequencies combine into various permutations of
>other frequencies.
>
>To determine if this is the case, do some calculations
>with the frequencies of your local stations. Try to match what you are hearing
>with the audio of a known station. If you find the audio matches a staion, you
>have one half of the equation.  If you know one of the frequencies, we will
>call it A. Now A might combine with B in this manner:
>
>A+B   A-B   2A-B  2B-A   2A-2B
>
Well... it is possible that he was getting a 570 (CKGL) + 1050 (Toronto)
or 1090 (CKKW) + 530 (CIAO-Brampton) mixing product, although the music
doesn't sound like it fits any of these stations.... I know I've heard a 570
+ 1090 mixing product on a car radio on 1660 in the Kitchener-Waterloo area,
so anything is possible.
--
Niel Wolfish
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:25 1995
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>   [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) writes:
>  In article <3ulida$[e-mail]>, Steve Whitt
>  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>  > In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
>  > >While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago
>  in the middle
>  > > of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light
>  classical type music.
>  > > I didn't hear any ID.  I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in the
>  south western part of
>  > >the province, 75 miles west of Toronto and about 100 mile north of
>  Buffalo.  Has the FCC
>  > >
>  >
>  > Did you check 810kHz and 540kHz to see if the same signal was present on
>  > these channels? It is possible that the 1620kHz signal was a 2nd or 3rd
>  > harmonic of a legitimate broadcast.
>  >
>  > regards
>  > Steve Whitt
>  > Editor Medium Wave News
>
>  Since KGO here in San Francisco is on 810, I decided to try this out. I
>  tuned to 1620 and heard a weak signal. I then tuned to 810 very fast. ;)
>  Doing this several times established that the weak signal on 1620 was
>  indeed a 2nd harmonic of KGO on 810. (I did this at 6pm Pacific time.) A
>  harmonic is usually not heard very far away from the station; I am about
>  1.5 miles from the KGO studios, and I would be suprised if people in Daly
>  City (7 miles away) would be able to pick up the harmonic under regular
>  conditions. So if you hear a harmonic on 1620 of a station on 810 that is,
>  say, a hundred miles away, then that would be a legitimate DX acheivement
>  and you can report it to us. :)
>
>  Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States
>
>>>>


Even weirder than that, I occaisionally hear a echo of a local 1470 Khz station
while tuning in at 570 Khz.  Is the same sort of effect going on here?

Clueless in Allentown...

Rich




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[snip racist, xenophobic garbage]

How far down the family tree did your ancestors' knuckles drag on the
ground?

By the way, this cr*p also showed up in comp.fonts and every other
newsgroup with different, probably spurious, headers. Now, if you had a
respectable show, would you have to hide your origin like that?

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:26 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "A.G. Davies" writes:

> the east coast of southern England. Part of the site, which has been
> used for various military purposes during the century, has been acquired
> by the National Trust and is now open for visits by tourists.
>
> The OTH-radar which was once there was dismantled several years ago, although
> the newspaper reports imply that the same buildings are still used to
> house the two 500 kW mediumwave transmitters used by the BBC World Service
> to reach Europe. If anyone's interested in paying a visit, apparently you
> need to book in advance for an escorted tour to make sure you don't go near
> the water-filled pits, asbestos and other dangers left behind by the
> military -- the area was also used as a bombing-range and as a test-ground
> for the detonators used in British nuclear weapons.

Are there any nice bits, Alan? :-)
--
Tom Crosbie


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LYNN HOLLERMAN)
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Subject: AM DXing and the GE Super
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[e-mail] writes:

CH>Here's my question:  Will the Superadio III give me this level of
CH>performance?  I have been skeptical of buying one because of the
CH>analog tuning.  Is there a digital AM DXing radio just as good for
CH>near the same price?

 I have an SRIII, and I've done side-by-side comparisons between it and
 my DX-440 (discontinued ancestor of the DX-392), and while the analog
 dial is a pain, I think the performance is EXCELLENT. And that large
 ferrite antenna allows me to twist the set around and hear stations I
 might not have heard! In terms of a digital radio for the same price as
 the SRIII that's JUST AS GOOD, well, I don't know about that, tho you
 might be able to find a used digital portable for that price, and I
 hear that Sangean is supposed to come out with some good digital
 receiver that's inexpensive...I'll bet a review of it will be in the
 next Passport to World Band Radio, due out in September...

Lynn.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:29 1995
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I am glad I found this newsgroup.  I just recently got an internet
provider in my town and am very new at this.  So, if I post this
incorrectly please go easy on me.

I own a RS DX-392 and have enjoyed SWL for a little more than a year
now.  A few months back after a bad storm passed through my area.
While waiting for the electricity to return, I tuned on my SW and
tuned around.  After not finding anything interesting on SW I changed
over to AM. I was amazed at the reception I was getting because there
was no power in the area.

Since that time I have wanted to pull in stations like that again but
can never get that 'blackout' type performance from my DX-392.  (btw:
I don't have any florescent lights or dimmer switches in my house.)

Here's my question:  Will the Superadio III give me this level of
performance?  I have been skeptical of buying one because of the
analog tuning.  Is there a digital AM DXing radio just as good for
near the same price?

Thanks for any input.

------------------
Craig Hilliard  ([e-mail])




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>>>>Here's my question:  Will the Superadio III give me this level of
performance?  I have been skeptical of buying one because of the
analog tuning.  Is there a digital AM DXing radio just as good for
near the same price?



In my humble opinion, you will not find a better AM receiver for the price (about
$60) unless you are lucky enough to find a Super radio 2
I have a SuperRadio 1, 2, and a 3.  The 2 is by far  the best..



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:31 1995
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>>I am glad I found this newsgroup.  I just recently got an internet
provider in my town and am very new at this.  So, if I post this
incorrectly please go easy on me.

I own a RS DX-392 and have enjoyed SWL for a little more than a year
now.  A few months back after a bad storm passed through my area.
While waiting for the electricity to return, I tuned on my SW and
tuned around.  After not finding anything interesting on SW I changed
over to AM. I was amazed at the reception I was getting because there
was no power in the area.

Since that time I have wanted to pull in stations like that again but
can never get that 'blackout' type performance from my DX-392.  (btw:
I don't have any florescent lights or dimmer switches in my house.)

Here's my question:  Will the Superadio III give me this level of
performance?  I have been skeptical of buying one because of the
analog tuning.  Is there a digital AM DXing radio just as good for
near the same price?<<


I think the key here is the listening conditions:  when the power was out,
the conditions were electrically quiet, hence you heard stuff you normally
wouldn't.  The GE SuperRadio, while a decent receiver, won't compensate
for noisy reception conditions.  And, the analog tuning scale  definitely
diminishes its usefulness:  you either need to be willing to take the
radio apart to try and fix the crude tuning, have a digital radio of
similar performance to use as a "spotter" (which if you did have one, why
would you need the SRIII?) or be sufficiently familiar with the MW
conditions in your area to be able to extrapolate frequencies.

Perhaps and equal or better investment would be to find some
easily-accessible place that is quiet enough to do some portable DXing
from.  You don't always have to go out in the deep woods; sometimes a city
park or beach will do.   So, you might want to try this before buying
another radio.

Jim


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In article <3uqhbj$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Craig Hilliard) wrote:

>I have been skeptical of buying one because of the
>analog tuning.  Is there a digital AM DXing radio just as good for
>near the same price?
>
>Thanks for any input.


It's always been my understanding that the "guts" necessary
for digital tuning have added to the noise and interference
one hears in the background and therefore, analog receivers
have always been favored with respect to DXing, whether it
be medium wave or short wave.  Am I under a false impression?

By the way - I have a Superradio II and it's a very good
performer - it's great for FM too!

Jeff


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone])
Subject: Re: Amateur Electronic Supply
In-Reply-To: [e-mail]'s message of 21 Jul 1995 21:34:46 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail]
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When HRO was on Telegraph in Oakland, I walked in to renew my interest
in amateur radio.  The two twits behind the counter were telling
racist and sexist jokes to each other, and both ignored and offended
me.  That kept me out of ham radio for several more years, and I still
hate to spend money with HRO, although it's a little better now that
one of the twits who was the manager is no longer with the store.  The
only AES store I've ever been in was in Las Vegas, and they were quite
attentive and friendly.

I suspect it just depends on the individual people in the store.

73, doug


In article <3up6hm$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pinky) writes:
   From: [e-mail] (Pinky)
   Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
   Date: 21 Jul 1995 21:34:46 GMT

   Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
   counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
   working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
   a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
   his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
   will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
   be busy for 30 minutes".

   This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
   Supply in Orlando.

   I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
   these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.

   For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
   Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
   [phone].


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pinky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 21 Jul 1995 21:34:46 GMT
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Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
be busy for 30 minutes".

This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
Supply in Orlando.

I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.

For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
[phone].


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Clifford Wilke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 22 Jul 1995 02:34:30 GMT
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Pinky ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
: counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
: working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
: a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
: his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
: will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
: be busy for 30 minutes".

: This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
: Supply in Orlando.

: I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
: these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.

: For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
: Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
: [phone].


        OH! I though you were gonna say "AES in Milwaukee"!

        They must have to go through a class in rudeness to be hired.

        I was told of a story of one customer who actually jumped up onto
                the counter and shouted choice remarks before storming out!

        jw


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
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Subject: Re: Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 23 Jul 1995 11:16:31 -0400
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In article <3upo3m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John Clifford
Wilke) writes:

>Pinky ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
>: counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
>: working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
>: a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
>: his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
>: will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
>: be busy for 30 minutes".
>
>: This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
>: Supply in Orlando.
>
>: I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
>: these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.
>
>: For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
>: Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
>: [phone].
>
>
>       OH! I though you were gonna say "AES in Milwaukee"!
>
>       They must have to go through a class in rudeness to be hired.
>
>       I was told of a story of one customer who actually jumped up onto
>               the counter and shouted choice remarks before storming
out!
>
>       jw

One should keep in mind in the above scenario that this behavior is not
unique to radio stores; you'll find it at many commercial establishments
of every type.

Reminds me of a window sign I once saw many years ago in (I think) an
appliance store:  "Why go elsewhere and be ignored when you can come
here?"

Jim


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:36 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Antenna Project
From: [e-mail] (Marc Cukier)
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Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 95 12:25:00 -0500
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Hi Everyone.

I'd like some input on an antenna project.

I live in an apartment with a balcony which is about 14 feet long.

I'm going to erect two supports at each end of the balcony, so they will be
14 feet apart. What are my best options for building an antenna?
btw, the supports will be PVC tubing fastened with U-bolts to the railings.

Here are my limitations:

1) I cannot string an antenna anywhere else,
including throwing a line out the window to a nearby tree.

2) I cannot drill a hole in the wall for a lead in of RG58U or similar gauge
lead-in. I will be running a thin gauged wire (I forget the exact size but
it is coated) through one of the drainage holes in the windows.

I think I will construct a simple long wire antenna of about 75 to 100 feet.

My question is, provided that I only have 14' between supports, what is the
best way to construct a 100 foot antenna? Should I run the wire back and
forth between each support as such:
        _______________________________________
     [||_____________________________________||]
     [||______________wire___________________||]
     [||_____________________________________||]
      ||                                     ||
      ||                                     ||
      ||                                     || <---- support



Or should I build a loding coil into the antenna -- which could give me the
option of a longer antenna.

Also, once inside, I must run the lead another 25' aprx. to my listening
room (taking into account that this wire will be neatly run along the wall).


All opinions are appreciated.


Regards,

Marc

... ----------+ Marc Cukier +--------------+ [e-mail] +----------
 * Q-Blue 2.0 [NR] *


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Antenna Project
Date: 23 Jul 1995 11:23:21 -0400
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Two very good sources for antenna information and
construction details for all types of indoor and
outdoor, large and small  antennas are:

Joe Carr's Receiveing Antenna Handbook
by Joseph J. Carr,  K41PV
High Text Publications, Inc.  $19.95
ISBN 1-878707-07-8 softcover
(Available at any good bookseller -
  Barnes&Nobel, B. Dalton, etc.)

. . . and . . .

The Antenna Handbook by Clem Small
Available from:
Grove Enterprises
P.O. Box 98
Brasstown, NC  28902
1-800-438-8155
Price - $12.95 + $2 book rate postage ($4.50 UPS)


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Keith Stevenson GI0SSA)
Subject: Any freqs from Bosnia?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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I think I saw some freqs posted here a while back which were in use
by the UN and aid agencies in  Bosnia.  Since reading these one of my
relations has been moved into the area with the UN.  I would like to hear
from any one who knows the freqs used by aid/un and the radio links in
and out of bosnia on the ham bands.  Ideally I would like to be able to
talk to any off duty signals corps on the ham bands but I would settle
for freqs to listen on.

Many thanks in advance,

Keith

GI0SSA.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:41 1995
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From: "Colin M. Wilding" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC World Service Cutbacks
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:24:26 GMT
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For your information I reproduce below the text of a press release
issued on 18 July 1995 by BBC World Service Press Office.

BBC WORLD SERVICE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME CUTS FOR 1996/7
=====================================================

BBC World Service will have to make cuts in programmes as part of a
package of savings required to meet a funding shortfall of 5m in its
grant from Parliament next year, it announced today (Tuesday, July 18).

World Service staff have been told that the French language satellite
news and music service for commercial radio stations in France will
close, as will the Radio International topical programmes service for
Engllish language radio stations worldwide.  There will be reduced
support for Radio International (Entertainment)'s recorded programmes
service in 1996/7 and it will be expected to have become fully
self-funding by the following year.  Fewer special one-off programmes
will be commissioned for World Service's own English broadcasts.

The new cuts package is the latest in a series of economies whhich the
BBC World Service has had to make since its funding for the three year
period 1994/97 was announced in November 1993.  Savings have been made
by increasing efficiency in resource areas, by reducing transmitter
power and choice of frequencies and by cutting back programme services
in 10 languages.  In the past year the list included broadcasts to
Europe in Portuguese and a satellite news service for German radio
stations, both of which were closed, and there has been a net loss of
some 70 jobs.

'We very much regret the need for any cutbacks in programme areas but
there is no alternative is we are to deal with next year's difficult
financial situation while safeguarding our competitive position,' said
Sam Younger, Managing Director, BBC World Service.

'We are committed to maintaining the full range and variety of
programmes we broadcast, in English and other languages.  And with more
listeners than ever before in our history, despite fierce competition,
we are in a string position to develop our services as we approach the
next century,' Mr Younger added.

BBC World Service is currently increasing its lead as the most
successful international radio broadcaster.  Its measured global
audience of 133 million, an all-time record, excludes countries such as
China, Iraq and Burma where no figures are available.

This year's grant-in-aid for broadcasting operations, 136m, will not
increase at all in cash terms in 1996/7, contributing to a decline of
10m in real terms over three years.  But despite the shortfall, World
Service has continued to invest in broadcasting developments in key
areas.  The 1996/7 plan will enable it too meet its commitment to boost
Central Asian and Ukrainian services.

Cuts in programme areas will be minimised by further efficiencies and
savings in non-programme areas, including staff restaurant and nursery
subsidies.  Discussions with staff and unions will take place to
discuss job losses but compulsory redundancies will be avoided wherever
possible.

========================================================================


--
Colin M Wilding
IBAR, BBC World Service
Personal email to: [e-mail]
Please don't send general World Service correspondence to me.
The address for that is [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC World Service Cutbacks
Date: 24 Jul 1995 20:47:58 GMT
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Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
: Maybe they could cut the slipstream services and go back to the single
: schedule. Much as I enjoy having Two Cheers only on the Americas stream
: at 4:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, and many other programs only on
: when I am asleep or shortwave is inaudible or non-existent, I think I
: could live with it.

Gee, you mean to say that you're not a dedicated SWL/DX'er?  :-)

If it means getting rid of this idiotic "streaming", then cut away--just
don't get of "Science in Action" or "Discovery", two of the best
English-language science radio programs in the world (along with CBC's
"Quirks & Quarks").

--
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*                                                                             *
* Bernhard Michael Jatzeck              email: [e-mail] *
*                                                                             *
*******************************************************************************


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Agner)
Date: 21 Jul 95 21:51:00
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Bosnia frequencies....
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc.
Lines: 54

  Hi all - I have been collecting these just recently - some SWBC, some UTE-
and hope that some of this will come in handy. Of course, the usual proviso
applies, what with propagation and the situation there.
  One place to also look is the 11/93 'MT' Utility World column- although it is
a bit dated, the frequencies given there might still be used at times, so check
around these too.

  These notes come from WoR (World of Radio) and the WUN newsletter; they were
collected since roughly March or so, and are of course subject to change....

  SWBC -
  Croatian R Zagreb  22-05  with English nx on hour
                     5895  7370  13830
  R Bosnia-Herzegovina  around 0040 check 7108.05U per Ed Rausch
                        also check 7105, per BBCM there are 2
                        transmitters for this stn.  This freq
                        puts it right in the middle of the NAm
                        Novice CW band, so real good filtering
                        will be needed.

  UTES - from various issues of the WUN  u.o.s
  UN Task Force Yugoslavia  eves  5694U (this freq should be
  checked CAREFULLY - it is right in the middle of several
  SAR frequencies, not the least of which is 5696U, 2 khz away.._)
  (that also came from Ed Rausch in a past WoR)
  Tanjug Press - 2205  7805.9  50/400 RTTY
                 2155  7996    same specs  (think these are in
                 English but unsure...)
  Operation Deny Flight   8139U  0923
                          3303.7 20-01+ with various aircraft
                          checks
  RFFVAY French Forces Sarajevo  10991.7 ARQ/M2 (sometimes
  referred to as TDM) 200baud @ 0940 with unprotoge msgs (bet
  these freqs are going to get interesting, though the good
  stuff will probably end up on Satellite, a pity...)
  Yugo embassy @ Tel Aviv 1218 w/press Review @ 75 baud 16346
  Here's one that I believe was reported from Spain, but it could
  make it here if propagation is good...

  14788  UNPROFOR Sitor-A  Daily at 1800 w/English situation rpts
  (yep, I had this one written down - Jim Kilgarren got this one
   in Spain...)

  That ought to keep you guys very busy for quite a while- of
 course, any Yugo stuff like this should be sent to the WUN for
 distribution.....and I'd like to see it too!  My net members
 like this sort of stuff...73s  Mike ([e-mail])

--
|Fidonet:  Mike Agner 1:261/1355
|Internet: [e-mail]
|
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Bosnia frequencies....
Date: 24 Jul 1995 18:18:11 GMT
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Mike Agner ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   Hi all - I have been collecting these just recently - some SWBC, some UTE-
: and hope that some of this will come in handy. Of course, the usual proviso
: applies, what with propagation and the situation there.
:   One place to also look is the 11/93 'MT' Utility World column- although it is
: a bit dated, the frequencies given there might still be used at times, so check
: around these too.

:   These notes come from WoR (World of Radio) and the WUN newsletter; they were
: collected since roughly March or so, and are of course subject to change....

:   SWBC -
:   Croatian R Zagreb  22-05  with English nx on hour
:                      5895  7370  13830
:   R Bosnia-Herzegovina  around 0040 check 7108.05U per Ed Rausch
:                         also check 7105, per BBCM there are 2
:                         transmitters for this stn.  This freq
:                         puts it right in the middle of the NAm
:                         Novice CW band, so real good filtering
:                         will be needed.

Another good frequency for Croatia, which I heard as a tip from Edwin
Southwell in England (via Jihad DX and Contact) on a recent DX Party Line,
is 11635.  It comes through very nicely here in Central New York State from
2200 to 2259, when it signs off just as HCJB's German service is coming on.
Although Southwell seems to have thought that 11635 was a substitute for
13830, 11635 is in fact parallel to 13830, 7370, and 5895.  In addition to
the time mentioned above, 7370 and 5895 can be heard with varying degrees of
success in North America well into the evening.  As for 13830, it is
apparently also still on the air, but doesn't propagate well to North America
after dark.

When I was monitoring to check out these frequencies, I found that Croatian
Radio is running English news segments twice an hour these days.  The first
segment is just after the top of the hour, and runs until about :10 after the
hour.  After a long segment in Croatian, they have English news again from
roughly :50 after the hour until just before the top of the hour.

Hope this helps!

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Bosnia Maps
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Richard Hunt
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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 15:18:35 GMT
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jbowman@cannwt/com wrote:

> I hope by sending these maps it didn't get anyone to upset

Hope all you like. Please don't post uuencoded binaries in discussion
newsgroups. There are binaries newsgroups for that. Post to a binary
group and then put a note here saying where to find them.

> If there are any other maps DXers would like to look send me a
> message and we can get them out to you

Not here please.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
Date: 21 Jul 1995 09:23:57 -0400
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Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: For old-time radio fans....

: CFRB (1010 kHz) and CFRX (6070 kHz) has a "Classic Radio" show on Sunday
: nights at 2315 EDT (Monday 0315 UTC).

: Regards..
: Werner

        It's too bad that CFRX always seems to go out on me after around
8 PM (I'm in NJ), and is replaced by some religious station I have yet to
identify (and then I cant listen to John Oakley :(

        1) Any ideas what this religious station is (6070, after 8 or 9 PM)
        2) Any ways around it?

                                                Thanks
                                                --Scott--


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Deane D. McIntynre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
Date: 21 Jul 1995 11:52:54 -0600
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In article <3uo9pd$[e-mail]>, Scott Saloway <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>       It's too bad that CFRX always seems to go out on me after around
>8 PM (I'm in NJ), and is replaced by some religious station I have yet to
>identify (and then I cant listen to John Oakley :(
>
>       1) Any ideas what this religious station is (6070, after 8 or 9 PM)
>       2) Any ways around it?

I assume that you mean 8 or 9 PM local time, not GMT/UTC. I do
not know about a religious station on 6070, but I lose CFRX at
the time you describe (in Calgary, AB) due to the monster signal
from WYFR on 6065. This has been a problem for several years.
I suppose the only solution would be a more selective receiver
(I am using a DX-440).

73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
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Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
Date: 23 Jul 1995 12:43:18 -0400
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Deane D. McIntynre ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3uo9pd$[e-mail]>, Scott Saloway <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >
: >     It's too bad that CFRX always seems to go out on me after around
: >8 PM (I'm in NJ), and is replaced by some religious station I have yet to
: >identify (and then I cant listen to John Oakley :(
: >
: >     1) Any ideas what this religious station is (6070, after 8 or 9 PM)
: >     2) Any ways around it?

: I assume that you mean 8 or 9 PM local time, not GMT/UTC. I do
: not know about a religious station on 6070, but I lose CFRX at
: the time you describe (in Calgary, AB) due to the monster signal
: from WYFR on 6065. This has been a problem for several years.
: I suppose the only solution would be a more selective receiver
: (I am using a DX-440).

: 73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
: [e-mail]

        Yeah, I meant 8 or 9 PM Eastern Time. Maybe it is WYFR that is
overloading my DX-440 also (great ameteur's listen alike ;). I'll have to
give a listen tonite to find out if it is just a monster signal taking up
alot of bandwidth or if it is some uncharted station.

                                                Thanks!

                                                --Scott--


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
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Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
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>: In article <3uo9pd$[e-mail]>, Scott Saloway <[e-mail]> wrote:
>: >
>: >     It's too bad that CFRX always seems to go out on me after around
>: >8 PM (I'm in NJ), and is replaced by some religious station I have yet to
>: >identify (and then I cant listen to John Oakley :(
>: >
>: >     1) Any ideas what this religious station is (6070, after 8 or 9 PM)
>: >     2) Any ways around it?
>
>: I assume that you mean 8 or 9 PM local time, not GMT/UTC. I do
>: not know about a religious station on 6070, but I lose CFRX at
>: the time you describe (in Calgary, AB) due to the monster signal
>: from WYFR on 6065. This has been a problem for several years.
>: I suppose the only solution would be a more selective receiver
>: (I am using a DX-440).
>
>: 73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
>: [e-mail]

This is interesting, because I have noticed a similar problem with
one of my favorite FM DX targets--WRVO 89.9 in Oswego NY.  Every
once in awhile, the signal will be obliterated with a rambling
sermon from what seems to be WYFR for anywhere from a few minutes
to upwards of half an hour. (If I tune to 6065 during these
incursions, I can hear the identical broadcast.)

I don't know if anyone around Rochester, NY is licensed for 89.5--if
they are, the station must be a low-power setup because their signal
reaches my front porch just long enough to be an unwelcome intrusion
and then it's gone.  I get ten minutes into an old time radio program
and then lose it entirely for fifteen minutes, which is like having
someone come along and tear a hundred pages out of the middle of a
book while you are reading it.

Can anyone with an up-to-date FM directory shed any light on the
source of the interference?



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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
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>
>I don't know if anyone around Rochester, NY is licensed for 89.5

Sorry, I meant to say 89.9.  There is a local station at 89.5, and
they are not the culprits.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Computer comtrol of HF225
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 22:07:45 -0400
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In article <3unp9g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(David Cripps) wrote:

> I've read that a computer programme is available to control the HF150m via
> the 3.5mm key-pad port.
>
> Qu:  As the key-pad works for both 150 and 225, does this mean that the
> programme can also control the HF225?
>
Following are excerpts from a review on Lowe Radio's web page
<http://www.demon.co.uk/lowe/>

**
THE LOWE EUROPA HF225
Chuck Mitchell, WB9NWF
The following review was published in the "Fine Tuning's Proceedings
1994/5", and is reproduced here by kind permission of "Fine Tuning"
[ . . . ]
 Currently there
are no computer control applications available for the HF-225/HF-225E.
This may appear to be confusing since Lowe offers a software control
program for the HF-150 via the keypad jack. Although both radios use the
same KPAD-1 keypad, the HF-150 and HF225E microprocessors interpret
control commands differently.
**

John R.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:54 1995
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Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 23:41:16 GMT
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In article <3to1t0$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Andy Sennitt" writes:
>
>  I don't believe there are enough active and experienced SWL's to
> support a lot of different conferences. What will probably happen is
> that some groups will end up consisting of newcomers plus off-topic
> posters, and very little in the way of real help will be offered. I
> can't see how this can be a good thing.

Andy,
Surely you'd love a group called
rec.radio.you've.printed.the.wrong.frequency.for.Radio.Umbongo.on.p345.WRTH.
This would be right up your street :-)

 --
Tom Crosbie


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In article <3tqo7g$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Andy_Sennitt" writes:

> I still have faith in the better nature of the vast
> majority of people. There are already signs that the quality of the
> newsgroup has started to improve again.
>
I hope you're right Andy. I'm still catching up with news from my two-week trip
to Germany and the Netherlands during the last two weeks of June. I came back
to a backlog of over 1700 postings and I've actually read so few of them...

Not even the wonderful Tettnanger Kronen Bier or Amstel Gold I brought back is
helping either!

 -
-Tom Crosbie


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
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Subject: Re: digital timers available?
Date: 21 Jul 1995 20:58:31 -0400
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     I know that Radio Shack made one a number of years ago.  It ran about
25 or 30 bucks.  I don't think they sell that model anymore, and I don't
think that they have replaced it with a more current model.  You may be
able to dig one up at a grage sale or flea market.  Radio Shack made it
for quite a number of years.  The other possiblity would be to buy a
shortwave radio that has built in timer capabilities, like the Kenwood
R-5000, the Drake R-8, or the Yeasu 100.  Not only do they turn themselves
on and off, but they have an output of a relay that can be used with the
remote connector on any tape recorder.  You can basically time shift
shortwave programs.  If you are electronically capable, it would probably
be easy enough to modify a standard digital alarm clock.  Look for a
signal to go high or low in the clock when the alarm goes off.  At that
place, hook up a transistor and a realy to it - your all set.

      Another thought came to me. You may find what you are looking for in
a home security store - I recall seeing something like what you describe
there.  I think it may be worth a shot.

I hope some of this helps!
Rich Maggio


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: digital timers available?
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  > I have been trying to find a digital timer similar to the mechanical
  > devices made by such companies as Archer (Radio Shack) which enable
  > one to program an electrical circuit to turn on and off at a certain
  > time.  They plug into wall sockets.  ...

My 1995 Radio Shack catalog lists two digital timers.  63-892 lets you
set seven on times and seven off times, each of which can be set to
occur either on a day of the week, or every day.  63-891 supports four
on times and four off times, which occur daily.  Both have battery
backup.  I have been using one of each for several months with no
problems.

I have seen similar timers in radio/electronics stores.

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:51:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Conroy)
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Subject: Re: digital timers available?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (John-Lee Pratt Holmes) wrote:
>I have been trying to find a digital timer similar to the
>mechanical devices made by such companies as Archer (Radio
>Shack) which enable one to program an electrical circuit to
>turn on and off at a certain time.  They plug into wall
>sockets.  The mechanical versions readily available are fine for
>lamps, etc.  but too inaccurate for use in taping a shortwave
>broadcast.  Do such devises exist with a digital timer and, if
>so, who makes them?  The only other solution I could think of
>would be to transmit the shortwave signal through a VCR and
>tape it through that -- a rather expensive alternative.  Any
>suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>                       Cheers,
>
>                          jlph
>
>
Check your nearest Sear's store - hardware department - They sell a digital
eight event timer for somewhere around $25 to $30.  I've used mine to tape
radio programs with some success.

Pat.


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From: [e-mail] (Jim Weigang)
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Subject: Re: digital timers available?
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On 21 Jul 95, John-Lee Pratt Holmes wrote:

> I have been trying to find a digital timer similar to the
> mechanical devices made by such companies as Archer (Radio
> Shack) which enable one to program an electrical circuit to
> turn on and off at a certain time.  [...]

I like my Radio Shack model 63-892, which is a 7-day, 14-event digital
timer with features similar to VCR timers.  You can, for example, tell
it to turn on at 8:30 PM on Thursday and turn off at 9:35.  It cost
about $30.

   Unfortunately, this model has apparently been discontinued.  The RS I
called was out of them, but the salesperson found five other stores in
the "district" that still had them.  So you might be able to find one
still with a little effort.

   (By the way, I also have model 63-891 but don't use it because it's a
1-day timer--you can only tell it to turn on & off at certain times
every day.)

                                                Jim



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DMM DVM)
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Subject: DX Ontario Magazine Useful to Everyone
Date: 22 Jul 1995 10:13:54 -0400
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A while back there were many comments about "Monitoring Times"
magazine...... another helpful source of SW info is the "DX Ontario"
magazine produced by the Ontario DX Association in Canada.

It covers much more than Canada, of course....... a most useful feature is
the center section with a easy-to-read grid of what stations are
broadcasting in English at each hour, plus tables for SWL/DX programs and
"best frequencies" for BBC at each hour.

There's also about 60 pages of articles, reviews, etc.......
A sample copy is US$2 from ODXA, PO Box 161, Station 'A',
Willowdale, Ontario  M2N 5S8, Canada

>>>Steve Goldman


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From: [e-mail](Richard D. Cuff)
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On 22 Jul 1995 in article <DX Ontario Magazine Useful to Everyone>,
'[e-mail] (DMM DVM)' wrote:


>another helpful source of SW info is the "DX Ontario"
>magazine produced by the Ontario DX Association in Canada.

Steve's right about DXO.  Nice publication.

Also, don't forget NASWA, the North American Shortwave Association.  SWBC
only, NASWA is North America's largest SW club, with about 1800-2000
members.

Dues are $26 US; Samples are $2, I think.  Contact NASWA at 45 Wildflower
Road, Levittown, PA  19057, USA.

BTW - I edit the "Easy Listening" column for NASWA.

Richard Cuff, Baltimore, MD


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Selfinger)
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Subject: DX-4440 power supply
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I got a DX-440 some years ago and I was disapointed
to find that I would have to remove the batteries
(I use ni-cads) to charge them.  Oh well, no big
deal.  I recently got a 9V negative tip DC adapter
so that I can still use the radio when the batteries
are dead.  It works well.  However, I have just noticed
that when the adapter is plugged in and the radio is
turned off there is a great deal of heat in the
battery compartment of the radio.  At first I was
hopeful that this meant that the batteries were
charging.  Unfortunately, this does not seem to be
the case.  Now I am worried about all of this heat.
Any clues?

Thank you,
Bob Selfinger
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Selfinger)
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Subject: DX-4440 vs Sangean 818
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I am thinking of upgrading my old DX-440 to
a nice new Sangean 818.  I don't want to spend
much.

 1. Is $160 a good deal for the Sangean?
 2. Is the Sangean 818 an upgrade from the DX-440?
 3. If it is better, how much better?

Thank you,
Bob Selfinger
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:06 1995
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On Mon, 24 Jul 1995, Bob Selfinger wrote:

> I am thinking of upgrading my old DX-440 to
> a nice new Sangean 818.  I don't want to spend
> much.
>
>  1. Is $160 a good deal for the Sangean?
>  2. Is the Sangean 818 an upgrade from the DX-440?
>  3. If it is better, how much better?
>
> Thank you,
> Bob Selfinger
> [e-mail]
> ==========================================>
> I use this arrow instead of a sig file.
>

This probably would not be much of an upgrade....the DX-440 actually
rates a bit better than the 818 in PWBR...the 818 (aka DX-390) has a lot
more features...but i'm not sure if it is a better radio...i would save
the money and buy something with a synchonous detector...the 818 also
has a BFO which is a pain when you want to tune upper and lower sideband...

btw i am using a 818 (dx-390) and except for the above mentioned it is
not a bad radio per se...but better ones can be owned...


kevin
[e-mail]


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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "John Berenyi" writes:

>
> Is an external speaker's frequency range determined by its coil design?

Sort of, but a lot also depends on the type of enclosure its in, the materiials
used to construct it and many other factors.

> What is the optimum freq range for SWLing or DXing?

You'll be lucky to find a speaker with such a small frequency range!
>
> How do you modify a FULL RANGE speaker for SWLing or DXing?

What do you mean by full range? HiFi speakers perhaps? A lot of these units
contain three speakers - for bass, middle and treble frequencies. They are
connected via a cross-over network which filters out high, middle and low tones
and feeds to the appropriate speaker. I used to use something similar and just
disconnected the tweeter (the high frequency one)

Even a low-cost hi-fi speaker will give a vast improvement in sound quality.
Most receivers use a very small speaker internally due to space constraints so
suffer because of that. If you are looking for improved sound quality from your
SW receiver, check out Lowe's AP150. This will give you a good quality
amplifier with 10W output into an external speaker, but also has a front facing
speaker as well. In addition it has a low cut filter and a variable high cut
filter to help clean up the signal. There's also a tuneable notch filter to
help get rid of heterodynes. You should also look at JPS's range of DSP filters
as they can also give you a good improvement.

Don't loose sight of the fact that SW signals ARE noisy and not like listening
to a local FM station - the transmission quality just isn't there to start with
and easily degraded by fading, local interference, tropical storms and next
door's lawn mower, fridge and hairdryer!



--
Tom Crosbie


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: FAQ for this newsgroup
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  > I am new to this newsgroup and was wondering if someone has created
  > a FAQ?

Yes, but search for "Welcome" rather than "FAQ" in newsgroup titles.
Here are some sources:

Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave
Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (Shortwave)
Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (AM/FM DXing)
    A set of introductory articles with answers to some frequently asked
    questions (FAQ), references, addresses, and so on.  It is posted
    monthly in the newsgroup, and several WWW versions are available.
  WWW:  Hypertext versions:
          http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/faqs/radio-faqs.html
          http://www.acs.ncsu.edu/HamRadio/FAQ/FAQ_Shortwave.html
        Plain text version:
          http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/radio/monitoring/shortwave-faq/faq.html
  FTP:  rtfm.mit.edu  /pub/usenet/rec.radio.shortwave
        ftp.cs.buffalo.edu  /pub/ham-radio

Also see:

Shortwave/Radio Catalog
    Links to nearly everything available on the World-Wide-Web about
    shortwave and other radio topics.
  WWW:  http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/

Shortwave Radio Schedule Guide
    A concise collection of SW broadcaster schedules from many sources,
    some of which are not on-line elsewhere.
  WWW: http://aloha.nmsu.edu/w5gb/swl/swl.html

73,

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:09 1995
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From: Dave Daray <[e-mail]>
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Subject: For Sale: Realistic DX-440
Date: 21 Jul 1995 14:52:11 GMT
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I have a Realistic DX-440 (essentially the same radio as the Sangean
803A) general coverage shortwave receiver for sale.  Still one of the
best starter shortwave radios around for serious listening.

The radio is in mint condition and comes complete with power adaptor,
manual and original box.

Price: $120/obo  (includes shipping/insurance)

E-mail me or phone me at:
Day: 708-632-2117
Evening: 708-991-6810

- Dave


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Mitchell)
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Subject: FS: Sangean ATS803A
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 1995 13:12:04 -0500
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For Sale: Sangean ATS-803A Shortwave radio.  Excellent condition. Digital
Display with Clock and Alarm, Tuning wheel, direct entry tuning, and
search functions.  Receives FM, AM, MW, LW, and SW.

   $90 o.b.o

Also for sale Radio Schack Amplified antenna.  -Make an offer.

Contact Mike Mitchell at [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Richard Rosenfeld)
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Subject: FS: Sony ICF-2010, Exc. cond, $240
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One Sony ICF-2010 in excellent shape.  Dual clocks, 36 memories,
Four program timers, direct freq. entry, tuning knob, 100 Hz
resolution tuning, built-in whip antenna and jack for ext.
antennas.  SSB/CW reception, covers 150 - 30,000 kHz, 116-136 MHz
aircraft, plus 76-108 MHz FM (broadcast).

Comes with original carrying strap.

No manual, but pretty intuitive to use and program.  The synchronous
detector is one of the best anywhere to prevent shortwave fading.

Asking $240 for a great radio in great condition.

Email or call.  Thanks!


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler)
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Subject: GE SR-II FM filter bandwidth?
Date: 23 Jul 1995 10:43:20 GMT
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Does anyone know the bandwidth of the FM ceramic filter in a
GE Superadio II?  I'm thinking of replacing mine with a
narrower bandwidth, but would like to know what the original
is first.

                                        Greg
                                        ([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Good ext. speaker for Lowe 225E?
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 22:24:15 -0400
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EDCO tells me they don't import the S-225 speaker Lowe makes to accompany
the 225/E radio. Anyone have one of these? Is it worth sending to England
for? Otherwise, any recommendations for a good match? I don't think I need
the AP150 - just a speaker.

Thanks,

John


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Youngpm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig YB 305 Info?
Date: 23 Jul 1995 21:48:20 -0400
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>I recently posted a request for any user reviews of the new YB
>305, but received no response. Has anyone tried this radio?
>I've yet to read anything about it except an ad in the last
>WRTVH.
>
>Bob Tarte
>BEAT Magazine
>(via Lowell, MI)

I noticed this radio looks like it has many of the same features as
the Radio Shack DX-375, which I own. I wonder if this is the same
radio with simply a different cabinet.

If anybody could confirm this, it would be interesting to know.
-----------------
Paul Young
-----------------


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Burr)
Subject: Re: Grundig YB400: various questions
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   Gary,
   Call Grundig at 1 800 872-2228, they will tell you to buy the better
($11.00) 9v power supply from Radio Shack. This works great for me, I had
the same trouble.

With all best wishes
for peace profound

Burr


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Horn)
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In article <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Burr) writes:
>    Gary,
>    Call Grundig at 1 800 872-2228, they will tell you to buy the better
> ($11.00) 9v power supply from Radio Shack. This works great for me, I
had
> the same trouble.
>
> With all best wishes
> for peace profound
>
> Burr


What a guy!  Thanks, Burr.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Cira)
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Guptill)
Subject: Re: HEY GUYS! CALL 1-800-559-6554
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>: Are you naked? Call me for action. 1-800-559-6554 Christine

I'm assuming that they are paying for the inbound connection on the call and
then asking for credit card numbers and hoping to recoup the initial charge
in the first few seconds of the call.  If this is the case, I'm sure a few
of you out there:

(a) own a demon dialer or can write a script for your comm program
(b) live in an area where ANI is not passed on properly for 800 calls

I leave the rest to your imagination...


        Tom, who would never even think of such a thing.



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Emery Lapinski)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Tom Guptill <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
>>: Are you naked? Call me for action. 1-800-559-6554 Christine
>
>I'm assuming that they are paying for the inbound connection on the call and
>then asking for credit card numbers and hoping to recoup the initial charge
>in the first few seconds of the call.  If this is the case, I'm sure a few
>of you out there:

No, it's slimier than that.  They bill your home phone, just like a #900,
under the guise of a long distance company (Integretel).  Now, this
is all probably illegal, and most definately unethical.

>(a) own a demon dialer or can write a script for your comm program
>(b) live in an area where ANI is not passed on properly for 800 calls


I like to just call and leave it off the hook for as long as they
are connected.  Of course, I get billed for this, but I call the
phone company and explain that the charges are bogus and that usually
fixes the problem.  of course, it's kind of a pain in the ass, but
it's not like I have a lot of better things to do.

-Emery
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Agner)
Date: 21 Jul 95 21:36:00
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Subject: Hi neighbor....
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  Hi Rich- geez, it's taking me this long to say hi, and I am only about 1/2
hour from you in Glen Burnie, I must be slipping... give me a call during the
weekends some time and let's chat- I had noted your address but time slips all
over the place these days.  I used to live in the Timonium area (actually in
Cockeysville) and moved up this way about 3 or 4 years ago.

  Stay cool and 73s  Mike (410-761-1894)

--
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| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his own.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Pettengill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hurricane Hunters frequencies?
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 18:08:31 GMT
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[e-mail] (kenneth a. ailsworth) wrote:

>> Has anyone got the frequencies for NOAA's Hurricane Hunters aircraft?

                -= National Hurricane Center Frequencies =-

      Designator    kHz (USB)
      ----------------------------------------
      Alpha     3407.0
      Bravo     4701.0
      Charlie   5562.0
      DELTA     6673.0
      ECHO      8876.0
      FOXTROT   10015.0
      GOLF      13267.0
      Hotel     17901.0
      India     21937.0

Those designators in ALL CAPS are confirmed. Others are tentative.
However, it is a good idea to also monitor the GHFS published and
discrete freqs for hurricane hunter traffic because the offical
"Hurricane Hunters" belong to the USAF, not to NOAA. They are the
WC-130's from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler AFB.
These are the planes that do the vast majority of hurricane
reconnaissance for the National Hurricane Center (NHC). During the
hurricane season they are out nearly every day for the NHC (even when
there's no storm in the news) investigating "suspect areas" that could
develop into a tropical depression.

The NOAA WP-3's (NOAA-42 and NOAA-43) have always flown a subordinate
role to the USAF in hurricane reconnaissance because the WP-3's are
classed as weather research aircraft tasked with conducting many types
of wearther/atmospheric research around the world.

I see NHC's hurricane reconnaissance flight schedule and recon reports
every day and I have not seen a single hurricane reconnaissance report
from the NOAA planes this season. I also closely follow the SWL and
scanner forums on Compuserve, Fidonet, GEnie and the Internet looking
for any discussions of monitoring hurricane reconnaissance flights. To
date this hurricane season, I have not seen any reports of anyone
hearing any traffic from the hurricane recon flights.


Roger - [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Info about Turkish private FM-stations
Date: 23 Jul 1995 12:52:37 GMT
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Does anyone know addresses or fax-numbers of private Turkish FM-
stations?  On June 19th we had nice sporadic Es-conditions towards
Turkey.  I logged and ID'ed three stations, all from Istanbul:
        -Alem FM 89,3 MHz
        -Radio 34 96,8 MHz
        -Radio GenschRol 97,2 MHz

All stations are unlisted in WRTH, while European FM-handbook gives
addresse of the last one only. Alem FM was heard with excellent reception
and I did send them a report with station name & city/Istanbul. Last week
my report was returned with stamp "insufficient address".
Anyone know addresses of these stations, or is there any source
available?

Jorma Mantyla
Helsinki
jmantylañkaapeli.fi



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:21 1995
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals - Botswana
Date: 22 Jul 1995 07:57:32 GMT
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Has this IS made the weekly top 10 on WLIS yet?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Interval Signals and sign-on music
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 12:35:22 GMT
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[e-mail] (John A. Paterakis) wrote:

>>>What other country but Britain would keep playing a tune on
>>> its international radio service that evokes mockery and criticism of
>>> itself ? :-)
>
>How about the United States?  The VOA's theme "Yankee Doodle," wasn't
>exactly a British tribute to the American revolutionists.

Hmm...interesting. Personally I prefer the one they previously used  -
Columbia, Gem of the Ocean. I would be intrigued to hear an
explanation of why they decided to change it.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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In article <3ttcb6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy_Sennitt) writes:

>But can someone explain why Radio Australia has discontinued using the
>various orchestral renderings of Waltzing Matilda as talk-over and
>interval music in its programs ? I thought it added color and variety
                             'Color'? Crikey, I say old chap!
>to the presentation. I have a recording by James Galway in which he
>plays variations on Waltzing Matilda -  very enjoyable, but not the
>same ones that RA used to use.

Well try not to worry about it, Andy -- I dare say most of us have
embarrassing secrets of one kind or another :).

Another distinctive interval signal was that used by Radio Warsaw, which later
changed its name to Radio Polonia, consisting of an excerpt from a Chopin
piano etude. For all I know, they may still be using it. I seem to recall that
Radio Polonia even used to play an enjoyable solid hour or so of Chopin on
shortwave every evening.

On the other side of the Oder, another notable interval signal was that of
Radio Berlin International in East Germany, which I believe was taken from the
old GDR's national anthem. What made it entertaining was its remarkable, and
presumably unintentional resemblance to the opening bars of the British
Christmas carol, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night".

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
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Kenwood makes (or made) one.  I haven't seen it advertised lately so it
might not be available anymore.  I think the model name was the RZ1.

Rich


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven H. Schimmrich)
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  Fred Deaton ([e-mail]) asked:

>       I am looking for a shortwave radio for the car.  Do any
> companies have dash mount shortwave radio????

  It may not be what you're looking for, but the 1995 MFJ Ham Catalog
(1-800-647-1800) offers a mobile SW converter that turns your AM car
radio into a SW receiver for the 19, 25, 31, & 49 meter bands.  It lists
for $79.95 but I haven't used it so I can't tell you if it's any good
or not.

--
      Steven H. Schimmrich           [e-mail]

      Department of Geology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
         245 Natural History Building, Urbana, IL 61801  [phone]

      Callsign KB9LCG       http://hercules.geology.uiuc.edu/~schimmri/


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From: [e-mail] (Booksmith)
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On from 10PM to 2AM Monday through Friday


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:26 1995
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Any relation to Cheech??


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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In <3v0fps$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (daniel wright)
writes:
>
>Any relation to Cheech??


Only if you're Chong.
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Picard)
Date: 21 Jul 95 15:27:11
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Does anyone have the broadcast times for the Jay Marvin Show on WLS 890
AM?
--
| Fidonet : Larry Picard 1:250/930
| Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RCWalker73)
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Subject: RE: Jay Marvin Show
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>Does anyone have the broadcast times for the Jay Marvin Show on WLS >890
>AM?

I believe he's on 10pm - 2am weekdays (Central Time).


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michiel Schaay)
Date: 21 Jul 95 09:55:05
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Subject: KNLS online
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Station KNLS from Alaska can now be reached online. The e-mail address is:
[e-mail]. Any mail is replied by snailmail only, though.

Greetings from Holland,
Michiel.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:31 1995
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Subject: Listening tips in Seattle?
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Hi,

I'm spending the summer in Seattle and brought along my Sony SW-55 and
Passport guide to do some SW listening.  But I can't seem to pick-up
anything!  Not even the usual "easy" stations like BBC, Deutsche Welle,
etc.  I know it's not my radio - I have never had any problems in Wash.
DC, where I usually live.

I have heard that picking up SW stations on the West Coast is much more
difficult than on the East Coast, but I didn't expect it to be this
difficult. :-( Can anyone from the Seattle area give me some frequencies
and times for best reception of some of the "common" or even unusual
stations?  I would really appreciate it!   Thanks a lot!

Brent
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <1995Jul23.173535.17929@guvax> [e-mail] (Brent
Putman) writes:
>
>Hi,
>
>I'm spending the summer in Seattle and brought along my Sony SW-55 and
>Passport guide to do some SW listening.  But I can't seem to pick-up
>anything!  Not even the usual "easy" stations like BBC, Deutsche
Welle,
>etc.  I know it's not my radio - I have never had any problems in
Wash.
>DC, where I usually live.
>
>I have heard that picking up SW stations on the West Coast is much
more
>difficult than on the East Coast, but I didn't expect it to be this
>difficult. :-( Can anyone from the Seattle area give me some
frequencies
>and times for best reception of some of the "common" or even unusual
>stations?  I would really appreciate it!   Thanks a lot!
>
>Brent
>[e-mail]
>
>
For the BBC, try the Singapore and Hong Kong "Asia/Pacific" and "South
Asia" fx in the morning. (9740, 7180, 11750)

They come in much better than the Americas stream and the "time is on
your side" Americas stream often seems to put my favorite programs on
at 3:30 A.M.

(I'm in S.F.)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Veldhuis)
Date: 23 Jul 95 02:14:03
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* Crossposted in LOGS(LOCAL)
* Crossposted in rec.radio.shortwave
* Crossposted in shortwave
* Crossposted in swl.028

-> Also available on Word Wide Web: http://www.pi.net/~veldhuis/ <-


Hello All,


Here's what I heard recently:

3284,9      2058-2109   20/7    RRI, Kupang (INS)
IS, Indonesian ID, news, tune, tentative local ID.
SINPO: 24444

4990,0      2112-2124   20/7    FRCN, Lagos (NIG)
Englsih news, ID, promo, reports from correspondents, sports news.
SINPO: 44454

9705,0      1034-1045   20/7    Radio Ethiopia, Gedja (ETH)
English news, talk, native music.
SINPO: 23422



LOCATION:       Borne, in the Eastern part of the Netherlands
RECEIVER:       JRC NRD-535
                Lowe HF-150
ANTENNA:        12 meter longwire with Magnetic Longwire Balun
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73',

Mark Veldhuis.    E-mail (Internet):    [e-mail]
                  Fido-net:             2:283/347.4
                  Straight-net:         243:1311/1.1

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Cooper)
Subject: Longwave Antenna Sites in US
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I am doing some personal research on Long Wave (VLF) antennas and their
technology.

The at this point I am looking for some information on early sites to see if
they are still in existance.

Rocky Point, NY
Sayville, NY
NewBrunswick, NJ
Tuckerton, NJ
Cutler, Maine

The New York and New Jersey sites were built during the 1920's and were in
existence (though not necessarily operating) in the early 1960's.

Does anyone have any info ?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Re: Longwave in Israel?
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky) writes:
>
>Anyone with an info on what can be heard in Israel on LW?

I was in Jerusalem back in 1983...and heard a few Turkish LW stations and
maybe a Russian LW station or two.  I don't recall more than that.

Gene--
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Taylor/KD4IL)
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Subject: Lowe 250 wanted
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 1995 20:34:32 -0400
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ANyone know if the Lowe receiver model 250 is available in THe US yet and
if so is in stock anywhere??
Bill Taylor


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:37 1995
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[e-mail] (Bill Taylor/KD4IL) wrote:
>
> ANyone know if the Lowe receiver model 250 is available in THe US yet and
> if so is in stock anywhere??
> Bill Taylor


We distribute Lowe in the US.  At the moment the HF250 is not in
stock at any of our dealers in the US, we do have a few units enroute
from the UK which have been allocated for reviewers.  As Lowe is in
the initial stages of the first production run it may be a few more
weeks until dealers have stock.  Universal had placed an advance
order for the HF250 several weeks ago, so they will definitely be
getting some of the first ones.  I would expect however that Gilfer,
Grove, EEB, etc. will probably stock these as well once we get them in
country.

If I remember to do it, perhaps I'll post a short message to this
group when the first HF250's are available.


-Steve
 EDCO


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:38 1995
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Hello;
here's a couple recent LW beacon loggings, via a DX440 radio & the
internal antenna.

521 TVX Greencastle IN
358 TNY Fayetteville TN
317 MBT Murfreesboro TN
289 FK  Hopkinsville KY
263 FIO Paducah KY]
263 DYQ Greenville TN
216 CLB Wilmington NC
224 GVA Henderson KY
290 EKQ Monticello KY
397 CIR Cairo IL
423 DXE Dexter MO

Jill
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:39 1995
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Hello;
Here's some recent return addresses from LW beacon QSLs:
426 IZS Montezuma GA
429 JNM Monroe GA
432 MHP Metter GA--all 3 above via: PO BOX 311 Douglas GA 31533
417 EOG Greensboro AL: PO BOX 1 Greensboro AL 36744
290 EKQ Monticello KY: County of Wayne KY PO BOX 81 Monticello KY 42633
251 LUG Lewisburg TN: 505 Ellington Pkwy PO BOX 1968 Lewisburg TN 37091
221 PED Springfield TN: PO BOX 1125 Springfield TN 37172
198 DIW Dixon NC: FAA 940 Aviation Dr New Bern NC 28562

73s
Jill
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:40 1995
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James, I have read a couple of monitoring times issues off the newsstand
and found them to be very good, they contain numerous articles and
frequency charts and schedules for s.w. and scanner and I believe even
low wave transmissions, try a copy from the library to see if it meets
your needs :-> ,, John N.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 09:06:07 GMT
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[e-mail](Richard D. Cuff) wrote:

>I thought the guy's name was H. Dickson Norman or something like that.  I
>received one mailing from them selling stuff right before they went under.

At the time, NDXE was said to stand for "In Dixie". The point being
that the station was to be located in Alabama.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:42 1995
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On 20 Jul 1995 in article <NDXE Shortwave?????>, '[e-mail] (JoeWo)'
wrote:


>I owuld like to know if anyone out there bought any of their promotional
>material...it may be worth something some day...not much but it would be
>worth something im sure.  Just wondering


Still have several of their mailings.
--
David R. Alpert, KB2LUM
ABC News
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From: Mike Carter <[e-mail]>
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Subject: New radio talk show !
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TV> Jay, can't you see that you are being baited and suckered by a
TV> sophomoric ideologue?..........................................
....................TV> It is painful to have your contributions
here tarnished with
TV> this bantering.  Thanks... -- Bye...  Ted..

Hi Jay
I agree with Ted on this issue,
regards,
Mike


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In <[e-mail]> Mike Carter
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>TV> Jay, can't you see that you are being baited and suckered by a
>TV> sophomoric ideologue?..........................................
>....................TV> It is painful to have your contributions
>here tarnished with
>TV> this bantering.  Thanks... -- Bye...  Ted..
>
>Hi Jay
>I agree with Ted on this issue,
>regards,
>Mike

Hi, Mike. Thanks. It's just hard to sit and say nothing.


jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


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From: [e-mail] (Mark Johnson)
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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In article <3unlj2$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) writes:
>
 <Much Crap deleted>
>Jay
>--

Just when it seemed this junk had started to die off you just have to
go and start another OFF SUBJECT FLAME.  Come on Jay, take this over
to alt.radio.talk or whatever.  You do post some good on topic things
but can't you just let the politics go when you are here.

Mark



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 22 Jul 1995 02:49:56 GMT
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"Who cares who wrote what?"

Jay, can't you see that you are being baited and suckered by a
sophomoric ideologue?  He is waiting for your every reply with fervid
anticipation, knowing that it will only serve the proselytizing of his
favoured mythology.  Could I humbly ask of you that you step back and
look at the subversive nature of this thread.  Without your involvment,
he is left shadowboxing in a dark room.  It is painful to have your
contributions here tarnished with this bantering.  Thanks...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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In <3uokta$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Daniel J.
Galloway) writes:
>
>
>Jay-
>       First of all, that title you are citing is from the Code of
>Federal Regulations, that is it is something a bureaucrat wrote, not a
>legislator.
>       Second, the constitution and the amendments thereto are beyond
the
>reach of laws. You have to pass a constitutional amendment to change
them
>not just a law.
>       The FCC isn't some god on high that can do no wrong. Check up on
>what's going on with Radio Free Berkeley. Your precious CFR
restrictions
>on audience may yet be removed by judicial action.
>
First of all what is this with "Your precious CFR"? And second you can
excuse away anything you like about the Federal Codes and the FCC but
those laws are there and unless you move to change them you have to
live by them. Or are you saying we should live by only those laws which
we find meet with our approval? Are you saying the all bands and freqs
will be deregulated by judicial action? I'd love to see that. If a
bureacrat wrote these laws you bet some congress person voted on them.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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In <DC2p7J.Kx8@da_vinci.ecte.uswc.uswest.com>
[e-mail] (Mark Johnson) writes:

>
>Just when it seemed this junk had started to die off you just have to
>go and start another OFF SUBJECT FLAME.  Come on Jay, take this over
>to alt.radio.talk or whatever.  You do post some good on topic things
>but can't you just let the politics go when you are here.
>
>Mark
>
I don't see it as a matter of politics. I see it as a matter of the
shortwave bands being used for something they were not intended for.
Ah, for the old days when people use to complain about Radio Moscow
being on every freq and putting out the worst programing in the world.
Now we have every nut with a dollar bill can get a spot on bands that
were not intended for this kind of hate radio. It sad and it's very
hard for me to leave this alone. Your right maybe I should.

73's

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 21:07:03 GMT
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In <3uorr2$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Daniel J.
Galloway) writes:

>       They will be changed. I already gave you one cite of someone
being
>backed up by a federal judge in calling *bullshit* on FCC regs.

What judge in which court?


>> Or are you saying we should live by only those laws which
>>we find meet with our approval?
>       I'm saying that we should only live by those laws that are
>constitutional. An unconstitutional law is not a law.
>
Not all of them, but unused ones will be available for nonprofit
>use and commerical shortwave will be able to broadcast to whoever they
want
>to, as long as they are not causing interference.
>

I think that would be great. But who and how will they be given out?

Do you really mean that? Do you have any idea what you are
>talking about?

More so than you do I think. How did the FCC come into being in the
first place? I'm not saying the FCC is the end all to everything. In
fact, I think you can make a good strong case that the airwaves in this
country do not belong to the people, but belong to big bizzness! But,
until such time as the people of this country see fit to change things
through the ballot box or the courts what can you do? Ignore the laws
you find to be wrong?

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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In <3upp0k$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
writes:
>
>"Who cares who wrote what?"
>
>Jay, can't you see that you are being baited and suckered by a
>sophomoric ideologue?  He is waiting for your every reply with fervid
>anticipation, knowing that it will only serve the proselytizing of his
>favoured mythology.  Could I humbly ask of you that you step back and
>look at the subversive nature of this thread.  Without your
involvment,
>he is left shadowboxing in a dark room.  It is painful to have your
>contributions here tarnished with this bantering.  Thanks...

Ted,
as always you make a lot of sense. But it's very hard to just sit and
say nothing to these jerks with their stupid racist, Anti-Semitic posts
that really have nothing to do with SWLing and more to do with trying
to get their agenda across. I guess I've never been one to sit and say
nothing. I really hate what this, and other newsgroups, are turning
into. These fascist elements are showing up all over the net.

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 23 Jul 1995 01:42:31 GMT
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In <3urcdm$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin
) writes:

---bleep---

>>he is left shadowboxing in a dark room.  It is painful to have your
>>contributions here tarnished with this bantering.  Thanks...
>
>Ted,
>as always you make a lot of sense. But it's very hard to just sit and
>say nothing to these jerks with their stupid racist, Anti-Semitic posts
>that really have nothing to do with SWLing and more to do with trying
>to get their agenda across. I guess I've never been one to sit and say
>nothing. I really hate what this, and other newsgroups, are turning
>into. These fascist elements are showing up all over the net.
>
>Jay
>--
I can't argue with this.  Still, if you will forgive me for getting zen
on us, "to oppose, is to support."  If we continue to argue by posting,
we are only prolonging the message we oppose.  However, if a greater
and greater number of us just email a single reply each to the poster
or email once each to the postmaster, if the posters address is false,
we create an excessive burden for the posters.  But it does take a
critical mass of active people in this group.  If each of us would at
least consider emailing a protest to an off-topic posting and some 10
percent of us actually do it, we could minimize the abuses.  And then
here we could again welcome the varied postings of others who also love
shortwave.  Things have gotten better in the last couple of weeks.  And
a certain level of continuing popular activism could keep it this way.
Nothing is more painful to the bigoted bully than being ignored and
proven impotent.  Our actions can answer his false charges without a
need to directly answer or even acknowledge his postings.  Any thread
that he generates keeps his ideas alive for days or weeks.  And any
internet service provider will tire of a flood of complaints that he
may generate.  Thanks..
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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In <3us9e7$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
writes:

>>as always you make a lot of sense. But it's very hard to just sit and
>>say nothing to these jerks with their stupid racist, Anti-Semitic
posts
>>that really have nothing to do with SWLing and more to do with trying
>>to get their agenda across. I guess I've never been one to sit and
say
>>nothing. I really hate what this, and other newsgroups, are turning
>>into. These fascist elements are showing up all over the net.
>>
>>Jay
>>--
>I can't argue with this.  Still, if you will forgive me for getting
zen
>on us, "to oppose, is to support."  If we continue to argue by
posting,
>we are only prolonging the message we oppose.  However, if a greater
>
>Nothing is more painful to the bigoted bully than being ignored and
>proven impotent.  Our actions can answer his false charges without a
>need to directly answer or even acknowledge his postings.  Any thread
>that he generates keeps his ideas alive for days or weeks.  And any
>internet service provider will tire of a flood of complaints that he
>may generate.  Thanks..

I guess you're right. But it is still hard to sit and say nothing in
the face of this crap. The attack on Glen was very hard to take. I
don't always agree with him, but he has done much for this hobby, and
has never met a newbie he didn't want to help. I can only hope that the
FCC wakes up and enforces the law regarding the likes of WWCR and WHRI.
I wonder what it's like making a living out of that kind of hate?
Anyway, I'll step back and let it roll or take it to e-mail. But there
is still this voice inside me that says the act of silence can be a
crime also.

73's

Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Voiceoflib)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 23 Jul 1995 00:24:35 -0400
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>Anyway, I'll step back and let it roll or take it to e-mail.

You promised to do this before.  If the gripers will look back at old
posts and those "controversial" threads, they will see that you, Jay, were
always the instigator.  You have proven the level of your sincerity in
promising to discontinue the flames.  I, on the other hand, have never
promised to do so.  Must be something about my inherent rebelliousness.

To Ted:  You have attempted to complain before and to attempt some sort of
group e-mailing to stop guys like me.  This has backfired on others with
similar intent.  The response was about 2-1 positive.

Paul Parsons
Voice of Liberty
Shortwave Radio Program


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve_Coletti)
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 09:47:31 GMT

In article <3umga4$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

> Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
> what we need on the bands.

Give it a break Jay, if the FCC can ignore enforcing the law, so can you.
If you boil it down to Freedom of Speach, the rule is unconstitutional.
And if you look at international shortwave assignments, you may be schocked
to find out that domestic broadcasting is permitted in some SW bands.  For
the most part they happen to be the "tropical" bands in this hemisphere,
but look at 49 meters in Canada and the CBC relays for northern provences
in the 31 and 13 meter bands as well.

If the FCC, or anyone for that matter, decides to push it into court, your
lovely 47-73.38 will get tossed in the trash can.  The FCC knows this.
Once it happens, every dinky 250 or 1000 watt AM station owner who
misguidedly thinks that running 50kW or being on a clear(er) channel will
end his problems will apply for a SW license.  BTW, the 50kW minimum power
limit is an FCC reg, not a WRC treaty requirement.

With international broadcasters migrating to satelites and local relays in
target countries, you can bet that in 10 years or so there will be a lot of
open frequencies on shortwave.  There will be no excuse to stop domestic,
"INTRAnational", SW broadcasts within the US.

Wake up Jay.  Shortwave broadcasting is changing.  The bands are not like
they were 10-20-25 years ago, and in 10 years the make up will be even more
different than what it is today.  If you don't like what is there today,
wait until tomorrow, you'll really hate it.  It's about the way I feel
about AM broadcasting today.

--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 24 Jul 1995 19:03:15 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve_Coletti)
writes:
>
>In article <3umga4$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:
>
>> Oh, boy! More violations of Title 47 73.38 of the Federal Code. Just
>> what we need on the bands.
>
>Give it a break Jay, if the FCC can ignore enforcing the law, so can
you.
>If you boil it down to Freedom of Speach, the rule is
unconstitutional.
>And if you look at international shortwave assignments, you may be
schocked
>to find out that domestic broadcasting is permitted in some SW bands.
For
>the most part they happen to be the "tropical" bands in this
hemisphere,
>
You better get a grip Big Steve. As I've said so many times before
until the law is changed it's not a free speech issue. And I'll tell
you using the 60 meters as an example to support your case really
cracks me up! But then again I really shouldn't be shocked by any of
what you've left here because it's the same old story i.e. those laws
you like are OK, and the ones you don't like, well, the hell with them.
I get a lot of e-mail from people who say "why don't you leave it
alone." Well, as a tax paying U.S. citizen I object to the airwaves
being used to preach hate and racism when it is clearly against the
law. And if this were the LEFT the goverment would be down on these
stations in a red hot second. And come to think of it so would you, Big
Steve. Now if the people of this country want to change the law, get
rid of the FCC then that's fine. But until that happens or there is a
court challange, which would be great, don't try to run away from what
is. BTW what page are you on in the Turner Diaries?
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:58 1995
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In <3urcdm$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin
) writes:

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
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Subject: NYT article on Radio Marti
Date: 24 Jul 1995 11:35:56 -0500
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The July 23 issue of the New York Times has an article on an
investigation of Radio Marti done by the Inspector General of the
United State Information Agency. The Inspector General's report
concludes that well-known Cuban-American leader Jorge Mas Canosa
"systematically interfered in Radio Marti's day-to-day operations"
and that the station had "improperly retaliated against employees who
protested such manipulation."  Mas Canosa has been using Radio Marti
as a publicity device for his ambition to be the first post-Castro
president of Cuba.

Don Moore
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:52:59 1995
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Subject: Old VOA Interval Signal
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Date:    Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:10:57 -0400
From:    "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
Subject: VOA trivia (interval&sign-on)

OK everyone,
With the thread in progress concerning interval signals, here's
a
shortwave interval signal trivia question for you:

What was the VOA interval signal before "Yankee Doodle"?

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]

******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

     Rick, If I remember correctly, it was "Columbia the Gem of
the Ocean". Does that date me? --Ken


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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I am pleased to announce that it's now possible to order copies of the
1995 World Radio TV Handbook on line through BookZone. This is an
experiment, so I would be very pleased to hear by E-mail from anyone
who uses this service or has comments to make about it. You can find
details of WRTH and how to order by opening the following URL:

http://ttx.com/bookzone/how-to.html





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Jay Marvin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I don't know maybe it is because poeple like you bring out the worst in
: even the most passive lurker.

At least you've got an accurate self-image.  But don't credit him with
"bringing it out".


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In <3ur84l$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Steven Gross) writes:
>
>Jay Marvin ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I don't know maybe it is because poeple like you bring out the worst
in
>: even the most passive lurker.
>
>At least you've got an accurate self-image.  But don't credit him with
>"bringing it out".

It takes one to know one, and I notice you couldn't keep out of the
thread.
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (GZiolkowsk)
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Actually, attitudes at AES/Milwaukee have improved in the last ten years
or so.   Rudeness over the telephone was common back then, and not just
for me.  I heard this comment from others in my area as well.  The newer
salespeople are the better to deal with.

I have a few aquaintances that used to work at the Milwaukee store, and
based on their horror stories about management and politics there, its no
wonder people develop bad attitudes.

My only experience with Orlando was a short visit in '89.  My impression
was that I was more of a bother to them than a customer; they pretended
that I wasn't even there.

GZ


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jean-Pierre Beysen)
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Hello all SWL's

Can some one tell my or send my de Press freq
on de shortwave...
I have press freq here, but  these are a couple
years old...

THANKS FOR HELP ME

From Jean  located in Belgium Europe SWL number ONL7735..

Adress: E-mail
 [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (David Alpert)
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On Sat, 22 Jul 1995 in article <Press Agencie's on shortwave>,
'[e-mail] (Jean-Pierre Beysen)' wrote:


>Hello all SWL's
>
>Can some one tell my or send my de Press freq
>on de shortwave...
>I have press freq here, but  these are a couple
>years old...

Not much news agency RTTY traffic left on HF - most has moved to satellite.


Here are a few of the stations still on the air:

KCNA - North Korea
  0030-0100  13580, 11476 kHz
  0400-0600  15633,14658,12175, 11476, 10589
  0600-0830  13780
  0800-1030  12175, 11476

MAP - Morocco (may be off HF now)
  1000-1130  19171, 18496, 18220, 15655, 7842

TANJUG - Yugoslavia
  1200-1230  13440

VNA - Vietnam
  0515-0645  18264
  0645-0830  18264, 17744

XINHUA - China
  1030-1330  14362, 10136


Hope this helps; good luck!
--
David R. Alpert, KB2LUM
ABC News
[e-mail] - home
[e-mail] - work










From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles hobbs)
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) says:

>[e-mail] (charles hobbs) wrote:
>
>>What else would they program? Music? Too much competition from local
>>stations, cable radio, recorded media, etc. (and generally, music
>>doesn't sound too good on shortwave anyway.)
>
>He actually claimed there would be a lot of sport on the station. Of
>course, there is the small matter of rights which I suspect he never
>even discussed with anyone, let alone signed an agreement for. On the
>music side, though, the whole gimmick was that he was going to be in
>*stereo*. It's interesting to contemplate how long the station would
>have survived even if he had managed to get it on the air.
>

So, as I understand it, the whole NDXE affair was what, if NDXE was a
piece of computer software, would be called "vaporware" . . .
>


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Private Shortwave, part 2 (was: Re: NDXE Shortwave?????
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[e-mail] wrote (re NDXE)

[snip]

> So, as I understand it, the whole NDXE affair was what, if NDXE
> was a  piece of computer software, would be called "vaporware" . . .

That's one way of putting it.


Richard Hunt - [e-mail]
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Serif PagePlus 3 Publishing Suite
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1-898307-41-5.
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1702 471113. GBP 5 shipping overseas, GBP 1.50 in UK


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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[e-mail] (charles hobbs) wrote:

>So, as I understand it, the whole NDXE affair was what, if NDXE was a
>piece of computer software, would be called "vaporware" . . .

That's certainly the way it looked to our accounting department. We
never received a cent for the ad or insert we published. I still think
that Dixon Norman started out genuinely believing he could succeed.
But as I recall, he was quite a young guy (in his 20's) and probably
had little or no real business experience. Instead of seeking
investors at the outset, he thought he could do everything through
self-publicity. But as time went on he got deeper and deeper into
trouble and started trying to lie his way out of it. It's actually
quite a sad story, because there were companies around at the time who
might have invested if he had shown some tangible evidence that the
project was genuine. Unfortunately, all we ever saw were ads, press
releases, a "listeners club" offering things such as coffee mugs, and
a promo tape he conned someone into making. As far as we can
ascertain, no equipment was ever ordered (certainly not a
transmitter).



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:08 1995
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>Have no experience shipping stuff collect. Should I use UPS, FedEX, or
>other? How long does it take to get money back? What extra fees are
>involved etc.
>
>Thanks
>Lynn


--
Lynnmatic,
Poster-boy
for the
Cyber-Challenged!!

aka: WB0YEX




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Lynn Holden <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>
> >Have no experience shipping stuff collect. Should I use UPS, FedEX, or
> >other? How long does it take to get money back? What extra fees are
> >involved etc.
> >
> >Thanks
> >Lynn
>
>
> --
> Lynnmatic,
> Poster-boy
> for the
> Cyber-Challenged!!
>
> aka: WB0YEX
>
>
The fee for COD is about $5.00 for UPS or Fedex.  It may take a few
weeks to get the money back from UPS; Fedex is a lot faster in this
respect.  A fedex COD amout comes back to you in a standard overnight
letter.

-Steve


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad446)
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Subject: Question for the "experts"
Date: 22 Jul 1995 13:06:54 -0400
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I have been listening to short-wave on and off for the past three years
now and have a questions for you short-wave folks out there. I live in
Saint Paul, Minnesota and use a YB400 with just the telescope antenna. I
also live in an apartment. I can get most of the major stations: BBC, RCI,
Deutsche Welle, and can even pick up RNZ and Australia in the evening. For
the life of me, I cannot pick up Voice of Russia or any of the eastern
(central) Europe stations. I am using the current edition of Monitoring
Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct. My question is two fold: Is
this a common problem for mid-America and: would one of those indoor
antenna boosters (Tiny Tenna?) assist in picking up these stations? I look
forward to your response.

Thanks :)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
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In article <3urb7e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brad446)
writes:

> have been listening to short-wave on and off for the past three years
>now and have a questions for you short-wave folks out there. I live in
>Saint Paul, Minnesota and use a YB400 with just the telescope antenna. I
>also live in an apartment. I can get most of the major stations: BBC,
RCI,
>Deutsche Welle, and can even pick up RNZ and Australia in the evening.
For
>the life of me, I cannot pick up Voice of Russia or any of the eastern
>(central) Europe stations. I am using the current edition of Monitoring
>Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct. My question is two fold: Is
>this a common problem for mid-America and: would one of those indoor
>antenna boosters (Tiny Tenna?) assist in picking up these stations? I
look
>forward to your response.
>
>Thanks :)
>
>

A lot of signal levels are generally weaker in the central and western
U.S. than in the east, but it is extremely variable, depending upon where
the transmitter is, where it is aimed at, what time of day it is, etc.  So
the best thing one can develop is patience and persistence.

Another often- forgotten factor is that we're approaching the bottom of
the 11 year (more or less) propagation/sunspot cycle, so reception
conditions are generally not as good as they could be: signals are weaker
and subject to more fading.  This decline has been going on for years, and
will likely continue for another year or so, then should start to
gradually improve.  So there is hope!  Again, persistence and patience are
needed.

As for amplifers like the "Tiny Tenna", they can help, but can also make
things worse, since they will amplify the background noise as well as the
signal, and often will cause the radio to overload and develop
cross-modulation problems.  But, as long as you don't have to spend a lot
of money on an external amplifier/active antenna (or can get your money
back if it doesn't work) it might be worth a try: you might be one of
those with just the right combo of equipment and listening environment
that the device actually helps.  I've tried two inexpensive units:  the
Radio Shack job (made things much, much worse) and the Tiny Tenna (figured
for $10, what can I lose?) which actually works very well, and helps on
many signals considerably.  So, first make sure if you can get a refund on
any purchases, and if so, go ahead and experiment.

Good luck!

Jim


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From: [e-mail] (Bob Selfinger)
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Brad446 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have been listening to short-wave on and off for the past three years
: now and have a questions for you short-wave folks out there. I live in
: Saint Paul, Minnesota and use a YB400 with just the telescope antenna. I
: also live in an apartment. I can get most of the major stations: BBC, RCI,
: Deutsche Welle, and can even pick up RNZ and Australia in the evening. For
: the life of me, I cannot pick up Voice of Russia or any of the eastern
: (central) Europe stations. I am using the current edition of Monitoring
: Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct. My question is two fold: Is
: this a common problem for mid-America and: would one of those indoor
: antenna boosters (Tiny Tenna?) assist in picking up these stations? I look
: forward to your response.

: Thanks :)

I think I have heard somewhere that the Soviets are just
not spending a lot of money on this now that the cold war
is over.  They may be trying to save money on the electric
bill by keeping the transmitter turned down.  I hope that
someone who knows for sure about this will read this and
will give us the facts.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:13 1995
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From: [e-mail](Richard D. Cuff)
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On 24 Jul 1995 in article <Re: Question for the "experts">,
'[e-mail] (Bob Selfinger)' wrote:


>I can get most of the major stations: BBC, RCI,
>: Deutsche Welle,

Keep in mind that these are either close by (RCI) or are close-in relays
(BBC, DW) from the Carribbean.  Some BBC freq's at that hour, though, are
direct from the UK.

73 DE Richard, Baltimore, MD


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On 23 Jul 1995 in article <Re: Question for the "experts">, '[e-mail]
(AdmBrd)' wrote:


>I am using the current edition of Monitoring
>>Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct.

Not always.  Often MT is out of date.  Much fresher info is in Tom
Sundstrom's SWBC schedules, downloadable from a NJ bbs or from GEnie for
$35 per year.  Contact Tom at [e-mail].

Richard Cuff, Baltimore, MD


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:15 1995
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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 09:48:15 -0600
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On Mon, 24 Jul 1995, Bob Selfinger wrote:

> Brad446 ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : I have been listening to short-wave on and off for the past three years
> : now and have a questions for you short-wave folks out there. I live in
> : Saint Paul, Minnesota and use a YB400 with just the telescope antenna. I
> : also live in an apartment. I can get most of the major stations: BBC, RCI,
> : Deutsche Welle, and can even pick up RNZ and Australia in the evening. For
> : the life of me, I cannot pick up Voice of Russia or any of the eastern
> : (central) Europe stations. I am using the current edition of Monitoring
> : TimesR so I assume the freq. s are correct. My question is two fold: Is
> : this a common problem for mid-America and: would one of those indoor
> : antenna boosters (Tiny Tenna?) assist in picking up these stations? I look
> : forward to your response.
>
> : Thanks :)
>
> I think I have heard somewhere that the Soviets are just
> not spending a lot of money on this now that the cold war
> is over.  They may be trying to save money on the electric
> bill by keeping the transmitter turned down.  I hope that
> someone who knows for sure about this will read this and
> will give us the facts.
>


Check out 12050 khz at around 10 pm...I can get them here in montana
fairly well as they broadcast from the west coast of the old soviet
union...the transmitter is khabarovsk (i think).  This provided some
interesting listening during the chechnia (sp?) affair....

using a DX-390 with 23' longwire clip on and RS amplifier...

kevin
[e-mail]


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[e-mail] (Brad446) wrote:
>I have been listening to short-wave on and off for the past three years
>now and have a questions for you short-wave folks out there. I live in
>Saint Paul, Minnesota and use a YB400 with just the telescope antenna. I
>also live in an apartment. I can get most of the major stations: BBC, RCI,
>Deutsche Welle, and can even pick up RNZ and Australia in the evening. For
>the life of me, I cannot pick up Voice of Russia or any of the eastern
>(central) Europe stations. I am using the current edition of Monitoring
>Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct. My question is two fold: Is
>this a common problem for mid-America and: would one of those indoor
>antenna boosters (Tiny Tenna?) assist in picking up these stations? I look
>forward to your response.
>
>Thanks :)
>

I also live in the St. Paul area. I'm using a Realistic DX-370 with just
its telescope antenna, and I've heard the Voice of Russia on many
frequencies this year. I've also heard R. Budapest, R. Romania, R.
Bulgaria, R. Prague, R. Tirana, R. Ukraine, the Voice of Greece and the
Voice of Turkey, all eastern European stations. Except for the Voice of
Russia, which occasionally will boom in, none of the stations are very
strong. Also, the Voice of Russia and R. Ukraine seem to change their
frequencies quite often, so you never know where you'll find them.

Perhaps you don't live on the north or east side of your apartment
building and the building steel is shielding what little signal that
arrives here in Minnesota.

Good luck with your DXing!

Pat



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Question for the "experts"
Date: 24 Jul 1995 19:07:19 GMT
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Richard D. Cuff <[e-mail]> wrote:
> '[e-mail] (AdmBrd)' wrote:
>
>>I am using the current edition of Monitoring
>>>Times╥ so I assume the freq.Æs are correct.
>
>Not always.  Often MT is out of date.  Much fresher info is in Tom
>Sundstrom's SWBC schedules, downloadable from a NJ bbs or from GEnie for
>$35 per year.  Contact Tom at [e-mail].

If you're happy with an up-to-date list rather than an up-to-date database,
Andreas Volk posts a frequency schedule of English language broadcasters
right here in rec.radio.shortwave usually once a month, and it's free.
Very comprehensive and very accurate.  Look for an article with "ADDX
Kurier" in the subject.

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michiel Schaay)
Date: 20 Jul 95 10:29:04
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R UKRAINE INT
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Hi John,

 JK>         This schedule as per R Ukraine Int. printed sked.

Does the sked list other languages as well ?

73s
Michiel


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RMaggio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R-5000 Control Programs
Date: 21 Jul 1995 20:58:33 -0400
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      Is there an FTP or WWW site that has public domain software for
controlling the R-5000 through its computer interface?  For that matter,
are there any sites that carry logging and DX-ing utilities?

     If the information is too verbose to included in a response, maybe
there is a document that is available somewhere that lists this sort of
information?

Thanks,
Rich Maggio


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R. Japan DX program
Date: 23 Jul 1995 14:59:08 GMT
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Does anyone know if this is on today? At 1400 it was pre-empted. Most
of the broadcast was in Japanese and when I tuned in around 1455 they
were in English announcing parliamentary election results. (So I assume
the Japanese was a more extensive analysis of the election.)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven Gross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: R. Japan DX program
Date: 24 Jul 1995 07:16:58 -0700
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Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does anyone know if this is on today? At 1400 it was pre-empted. Most
: of the broadcast was in Japanese and when I tuned in around 1455 they
: were in English announcing parliamentary election results. (So I assume
: the Japanese was a more extensive analysis of the election.)

Its usual repeat at 1725 was preempted also.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: R. Japan DX program
Date: 24 Jul 1995 18:53:15 GMT
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Steven Gross ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Does anyone know if this is on today? At 1400 it was pre-empted. Most
: : of the broadcast was in Japanese and when I tuned in around 1455 they
: : were in English announcing parliamentary election results. (So I assume
: : the Japanese was a more extensive analysis of the election.)

: Its usual repeat at 1725 was preempted also.

I was able to hear it via Sackville on 6110 at 0525 UTC on Sunday, so my
guess is that some or all later feeds were pre-empted due to the election
coverage.

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Marti' and Jorge Mas Canosa Exposed.
Date: 23 Jul 1995 18:28:22 GMT
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Finally what many of us have known about Radio Marti' and Jorge Mas
Canosa has come to print! Check today's (7/23/) New York Times page 4!
Isn't it time we shut down this drain on our tax dollars?


Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.mcs.net/~marvin/


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:23 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: radioshack shortwave radios.
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 23:55:21 -0500
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        I have a RS DX-400 that I have been very happy with, although I
am not sure it is still available.  You might also consider a couple of
"amplified shortwave
antenna" for about $25 that is very helpful for weak signals once you
get the hang of tuning it.  They also have a handy random wire antenna
that clips     onto a whip and rolls up in int own carrying case when not
in use for something less than $10 I believe.

        Just so this doesnt sound like an ad for the Shack, let me say
that I have found the quality of their products to vary widely from
model to model.  Caution is in order when spending significant $.

                                Dave S.


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From: [e-mail] (Richard Morrison)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re, DX 440
Date: 22 Jul 1995 01:14:10 GMT
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The Radio Shack DX440 is one of the best low-priced short wave receivers
of the past decade. Won't by Radio Shack? Look at each product
individually. Some are very good. The DX440 is one of them. It rivals the
best. Keep an open mind. Be objective and you'll make a sound decision.
And don't down play Radio Shack or any other distributor in the US or
elsewhere. No one has a monopoly on quality. Keep an open mind.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Lynn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Re, DX 440
Date: 22 Jul 1995 08:25:18 -0500
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Richard Morrison <[e-mail]> wrote:

>The Radio Shack DX440 is one of the best low-priced short wave receivers
>of the past decade. Won't by Radio Shack? Look at each product
>individually. Some are very good. The DX440 is one of them. It rivals the
>best. Keep an open mind. Be objective and you'll make a sound decision.
>And don't down play Radio Shack or any other distributor in the US or
>elsewhere. No one has a monopoly on quality. Keep an open mind.

DX-440, of course, was discontinued by Radio Shack in late 1991.

Most of their radios are built by Sangean, which is considered a
leader in the shortwave radio market.

Eliminating a manufacturer from consideration without taking
a look at their products is stupid.  Consider all your options
before making a decision.

jtl
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:26 1995
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From: Tom Crosbie <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: rec.radio.mediumwave?
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 22:38:00 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "charles hobbs" writes:
>
> But if we're going to make a new group, why just stop at medium wave
> dx-ing? Shouldn't it cover FM (and perhaps TV) dx-ing too?
>
> rec.radio.am-fm-tv-dx?
>
Umm...surely the point is to specialise. Adding FM and TV DX would, I think
cloud the issue. DXing techniques, propagation condidtions, stations available
to be heard are vastly different for each of these disciplines.

There has been some good suggestions in this thread as to breaking up the
content a little eg a group for MW, Broadcast, Utilities. Adding another for
technical discussion regarding receivers and other products is also a good
idea, although topics like comparing Sangeans / Sonys / Grundigs do grate on
the nerves but beginners and those on low budgets have to start somewhere!

Possibly splitting up rec.radio.shortwave may see the demise of the original
group as there will be little left to fill the general coverage newsgroup
(there's a bloody awful pun in there!)but surely this is an indication that
the group has outgrown its real usefulness to many people. It's not a bad thing
to want to specalise - just human nature. I for one find about two-thirds of
rec.radio.shortwave quite a waste. I have to pay for my Internet service plus
on-line time so I'm only getting a benefit from one-third of my phone time!

What it needs is for someone (how is it done BTW?) to form the groups and see
what happens. Time will tell. I for one wouldn't mind being a bit more
selective.

--Tom Crosbie


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard McCombs)
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Subject: Re: rec.radio.swap
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[e-mail] writes:

>
> In article <[e-mail]>,
> > Does anyone have an address for rec.radio.swap?  Is this a mailing
> > list I can subscribe to?  I would like to find a Kenwood R-1000....
> > maybe rec.radio.swap would be a good place to look.
> >
> > Thanks, and Regards
> >
>
> Please regard previous post, I read the subject line as the current location.
>
> rec.radio.swap is another newsgroup just like this one.
>

He's getting this newsgroup via a listserv (from what I can see in the
headers)  maybe he doen't have access to usenet.
To attempt to answer the original question, I think rec.radio.swap may
be gated to a mailing list at UCSD.EDU most of the rec.radio.amateur.*
groups are gated there (last I heard, but I'm not currently following
any of them)  This question is probably answered in a faq somewhere.
If you don't figure it out soon Email me and I'll try to help you
find out.


a

...Old MacDonald had a computer with EIA I/O.
UUCP:  lawton!ricksys!rick
Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Craig A Terlau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Reggae and Caribbean music.
Date: 22 Jul 1995 05:13:10 GMT
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Can anyone refer me to sources of Reggae or Caribbean music on shortwave.  I
am interested to find out about stations broadcasting from the Caribbean or
Central America, especially Belize or Jamaica.  Also any tips on receiving
these broadcasts from Milwaukee, Wisconsin would be appreciated.  Please
respond here, or to [e-mail]

Thanks,
        Craig.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: REPAIR OF MY DX440
Date: 23 Jul 1995 01:03:50 GMT
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I finally took my DX440 to the local Radio Shack to see what the cost of
repair would be. After fiddling with the radio, the salesman said *I fixed
your radio. Look at the front and tell me if you can figure out what was
wrong.* I did and saw that the LOCK switch had been ON, meaning that the
buttons were locked! Needless to say, this was quite embarassing. He said
that he gets a complaint like that at least once a day. So now I'm the
laughing stock of rec.radio.shortwave, and you may start your flames now.
;)

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States

PS. Does anybody know what kind of jack is used for the DX440 external
antenna? I had one but I lost it. :(


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REPAIR OF MY DX440
Date: 23 Jul 1995 11:16:41 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) writes:

> finally took my DX440 to the local Radio Shack to see what the cost of
>repair would be. After fiddling with the radio, the salesman said *I
fixed
>your radio. Look at the front and tell me if you can figure out what was
>wrong.* I did and saw that the LOCK switch had been ON, meaning that the
>buttons were locked! Needless to say, this was quite embarassing. He said
>that he gets a complaint like that at least once a day. So now I'm the
>laughing stock of rec.radio.shortwave, and you may start your flames now.
>;)


I once had a portable go dead on me.  I carefully checked all the
connections:  power, antenna, etc.  Made sure the "lock" switch was off,
(thought I was very clever to do check that) and even made notes as to
what seemed to work (FM was fine, MW and SW kaput)  Even took the back off
the radio to see if maybe the antenna connector had broken loose.  So,
after about four hours of fiddling with it, I took in for repair,
announcing that "I probably have fried a front-end transistor".

Well, the only thing that was fried was my brain. What I had was the
RF-gain control turned down to minimum.

I expect your goof (and similar) is more common than any of wants to admit
:)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Selfinger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REPAIR OF MY DX440
Date: 24 Jul 1995 01:38:40 GMT
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Bryan Cowan ([e-mail]) wrote:

<snip>

: PS. Does anybody know what kind of jack is used for the DX440 external
: antenna? I had one but I lost it. :(

I think that it is called an "RCA" or "phono" plug and
I think that it is exactly the same as what is used to
connect things (tape deck, CD player, etc.) to the back
of almost all stereo recievers. These are commonly
available at Radio Shack and elsewhere.  That is what I
have been using for some years now, and it seems to work
fine.  If you find that for some reason this is not
exactly the right thing to use, please tell me!  I
think that I just looked at it and assumed that it was
what it looked like and so tried one and it seemed to
work ok so I kept using it.

Bob Selfinger
==========================================>
I use this arrow instead of a sig file.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REPAIR OF MY DX440
Date: 24 Jul 1995 18:58:28 GMT
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Bob Selfinger ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Bryan Cowan ([e-mail]) wrote:

: <snip>

: : PS. Does anybody know what kind of jack is used for the DX440 external
: : antenna? I had one but I lost it. :(

: I think that it is called an "RCA" or "phono" plug and
: I think that it is exactly the same as what is used to
: connect things (tape deck, CD player, etc.) to the back
: of almost all stereo recievers. These are commonly
: available at Radio Shack and elsewhere.  That is what I
: have been using for some years now, and it seems to work
: fine.  If you find that for some reason this is not
: exactly the right thing to use, please tell me!  I
: think that I just looked at it and assumed that it was
: what it looked like and so tried one and it seemed to
: work ok so I kept using it.

It is, in fact, the correct thing to use.  I used a Sangean ATS-803A for
quite a while; both this and the DX-440 are Sangean-built and are identical
except the ATS-803A has a record output jack and the DX-440 doesn't.  RCA/
phono plugs are just what you need to connect an extrenal antenna to these
radios.

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad Heavner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RFPI e-mail address?
Date: 21 Jul 1995 23:41:20 GMT
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Sorry Folks -

We were knocked off of our e-mail server for a couple of weeks
there.  Now we're back.  Please address all electronic
correspondence to:
[e-mail]

Thanks for your understanding.

73's,

Brad Heaner


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:36 1995
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From: John Black <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna vs. homemade loop ?
Date: 23 Jul 1995 03:52:50 GMT
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I have a Select-A-Tenna, and it really increases signal levels on
everything I've tried it on. I have not tried it to null out
stations and inteference, though, and it may not have a real sharp
peak and null. Best to try it out where you can return it, but it
does work exactly as advertised.

I have tried the active antennas for MW/LW.  The Palomar works well,
and has sharp directivity.  I traded mine for a McKay Dymek DA7
MW/LW shielded ferrite loop, cause it was a little more insensitive
to local electrical inteference. These things are the ticket, IMHO,
for the difficult stations. Of course, you need your active antenna
away from your computer, etc, for the best results.

John


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Select-A-Tenna vs. homemade loop ?
Date: 24 Jul 1995 17:03:23 GMT
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>I have tried the active antennas for MW/LW.  The Palomar works well,
>and has sharp directivity.  I traded mine for a McKay Dymek DA7
>MW/LW shielded ferrite loop, cause it was a little more insensitive
>to local electrical inteference.

I, too, have been considering the purchase of a separate MW antenna.  The
two I had my eye on were the Select-a-tenna and the Kiwa Loop.  Cost, of
course, is a factor, but I would be willing to spend the cash if the
performance of the antenna justifies the expense.  Another factor is
the radios I plan to use it with:  two of the three are antiques without
an external antenna jack, and because they are antiques, I would like to
keep modification to a minimum.  (The third is a Grundig Satellit 700,
so this is not a problem for that radio.)

So I have some questions for those of you like John who own these beasts:

1) Does anyone own the Kiwa product, and if so, what do you think of it
   in light of what I want to do?

2) Is the performance of an active loop (like the Kiwa) relative to the
   select-a-tenna good enough to justify the sixfold difference in price?

3) Are the alternatives to the Kiwa worth considering from the standpoint
   of being better and/or cheaper?



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven Gross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Shortwave & IRC
Date: 24 Jul 1995 07:20:50 -0700
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...no, not International Reply Coupons.

How many folks out there have access to Internet Relay Chat and their
radios at the same time so we could meet for some group listening?
Open to ideas regarding days and times.

Steve


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:39 1995
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From: Lynn Holden <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Shortwave & IRC
Date: 24 Jul 1995 14:48:15 GMT
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[e-mail] (Steven Gross) wrote:
>...no, not International Reply Coupons.
>
>How many folks out there have access to Internet Relay Chat and their
>radios at the same time so we could meet for some group listening?
>Open to ideas regarding days and times.
>
>Steve

Steve, Count me in and let me know when and where!

Lynn

--
Lynnmatic,
Poster-boy
for the
Cyber-Challenged!!

aka: WB0YEX




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel J. Galloway)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave & IRC
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In article <3v0a82$[e-mail]>,
Steven Gross <[e-mail]> wrote:
:...no, not International Reply Coupons.
:
:How many folks out there have access to Internet Relay Chat and their
:radios at the same time so we could meet for some group listening?
:Open to ideas regarding days and times.

        Using IRC sounds like a good idea, Steve. Rather than set up a
day/time for it, I would propose that a channel name be agreed upon. Then
you can just stop in when you are listening. I would propose #rrs and
#swave as possible channel names (#SWL sounds like a personals ad).
        What do you think?
--
Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
 The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
            guardian of true liberty.
              -- James Madison


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Neuman)
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Subject: Shuttle HF Frequency
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H.F. Shuttle transmissions,W5rrr-Johnson Spacecenter Houston,Texas
W6VIO Jet Propulsion Lab,Pasadena
W1AW Voice Bulletins

K6MF 7.165,3.840
WA3NAN 28.650,21.395,14.295,7.185,3.860
W5RRR
28.400,21.350,14.280,7.227,3.850
W6VIO 21.340,14.270
W6VIO 21.280,14.282,7.165,3.840
W1AW 28.590,21.390,14.290,7.290,3.990

Best bet for myself in Florida was WA3nan at 14.295,7.185 they were
fairly clear, just find a frequency and sit on it for a while and the
transmissions will come intermittently, John N.

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Something to Raise a Smile
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 09:23:36 GMT
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I just received the summer edition of Radio Japan News. It contains an
interesting report on a visit by a RJ producer to Radio Tirana,
Albania. According to the story, the programs always began with a
revolutionary song "With Rifles and Pickels". This conjures up an
image of Albanian peasants standing with a rifle in one hand and a jar
of pickles in the other, waiting to scare off any invaders...



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Something to Raise a Smile
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[e-mail] wrote:

> I just received the summer edition of Radio Japan News. It
> contains an interesting report on a visit by a RJ producer to Radio
Tirana,
> Albania. According to the story, the programs always began with a
> revolutionary song "With Rifles and Pickels". This conjures up an
> image of Albanian peasants standing with a rifle in one hand and a
> jar of pickles in the other, waiting to scare off any invaders...

Hmm. Obviously Radio Japan are being cheap and not employing a native
English speaker as a proofreader. A spell checker won't spot a mistake
like that.

I hate bad translations. Deutsche Welle are guilty too. They put out
stuff which is fairly accuarate, but feels wrong.


Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
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Subject: Re: Something to Raise a Smile
Date: 24 Jul 1995 18:45:44 GMT
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Andy Sennitt ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I just received the summer edition of Radio Japan News. It contains an
: interesting report on a visit by a RJ producer to Radio Tirana,
: Albania. According to the story, the programs always began with a
: revolutionary song "With Rifles and Pickels". This conjures up an
: image of Albanian peasants standing with a rifle in one hand and a jar
: of pickles in the other, waiting to scare off any invaders...

Great one, Andy!

Now, for my own story to tell about the old Radio Tirana interval signal,
which (for any newcomers to SW) used to be a catchy little martial tune
called "With Pickaxe and Rifle."

My day job is at a National Public Radio member station.  A few years ago,
the NPR network was sending their hourly newscast some 45 seconds later than
they were supposed to.  When our program director called NPR to complain, the
person at the NPR end of the phone implied that I, the board operator, was
doing something wrong.  However, it was interesting that after the phone
call to NPR, we suddenly started getting our news feeds on time again.

As I shook my head over this person at NPR accusing me of not knowing my job,
and then correcting the situation without even saying, "Sorry for the
inconvenience and for what I said," I turned to a colleague who was also a
DXer.  In my grumpy mood (please don't be offended, any NPR folks reading
this--this was only meant for the nasty person on the phone back in 1991),
I told my colleague, "What a jerk!  This person needs to do an internship
with those great broadcast professionals at Radio Tirana."  With that, my
colleague and I both burst into song with the Radio Tirana interval signal,
while the others at the station stood there wondering if the two of us had
gone mad!

Since then, the government, the programming style, and the interval signal
have all changed in Tirana, and I personally find the station more
listenable than in years past.  Also, something must have changed for the
better at NPR, since I haven't had trouble with them since.  Still, I must
admit that I sometimes miss that old RT interval signal...perhaps the pirate
station WLIS ("We Love Interval Signals") will be kind and play it as a
golden oldie!:-)

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Edward Gosfield)
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Subject: Re: Something to Raise a Smile
Date: 24 Jul 1995 20:33:14 GMT
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Andy Sennitt ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I just received the summer edition of Radio Japan News. It contains an
: interesting report on a visit by a RJ producer to Radio Tirana,
: Albania. According to the story, the programs always began with a
: revolutionary song "With Rifles and Pickels". This conjures up an
: image of Albanian peasants standing with a rifle in one hand and a jar
: of pickles in the other, waiting to scare off any invaders...

Perhaps (but probably not) an obscure Japanese-to-English pun is intended,
since saying a Japanese housewife makes good pickles is a bawdy
euphemism for saying she is good in bed.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Swan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 2010 Speaker Help Ne
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 19:11:35 GMT
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Have you tried to bypass the speaker via the headphone socket ? Could be
that the speker is O.K. but audio cicuitry "not up to hi fi" . Easily
tried anyway .... the speaker is nothing special so any replacement of
correct size & impedance should do.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:47 1995
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From: Steve      The Reverend Doktor S-bo <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 2010 Speaker Help Needed
Date: 24 Jul 1995 02:04:14 GMT
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>My Sony 2010 is only 2 years old but just lately the speaker has
developed an
>audio distortion.....kind of like a subtle buzz when people
pronounce certain
>sounds or words. I've tried tightening the mounting screws...no
change.  Do I
>need a new speaker?  I called Sony and a new one is a whopping
$50!!
>

If the radio sounds OK on the external speaker jack, you could check
the speaker by dismounting it gently pressing inward on the center
of the cone.  It should travel smoothly without any sort of
"grating" or scraping felt.  From the symptoms, I expect you'll feel
a definite scrape - bad speaker.  As I recall, there isn't anything
too unusual about the speaker -- seems like it might be a small
magnet, 4" type, available at Radio Shack or thru mailorder from
Mouser, Newark, etc.

Steve  WD8DAS

--
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"Shoot!  A fella could have a pretty good weekend in
 Dallas with all that stuff."       Slim Pickens
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Kilbourne)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 7600G  (was: Grundig Yachtboy)
Date: 22 Jul 1995 12:00:34 GMT
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In article <3ufqpj$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>[e-mail] (HaroldR989) writes:
>
>>I own both the YB 400 and the Sony 2010.  If you can afford it, go for
the
>>Sony.  The sync tuning makes a BIG difference.  If not, you should
>>consider the SONY 7600G, which has its drawbacks that you can read
about
>>in old messages in this group (I have not had personal experience with
the
>>7600G), but which also has the sync tuning.
>
>
>I am just about ready to buy a 7600G, so I would like to hear about
these
>drawbacks.  I'd also appreciate opinions from 7600G owners.
>
>I currently own a mostly dead (and for sale...) Radio Shack DX-440.
From
>what I have read, including the RN receiver review, the 7600G sounds
like
>a great little radio - especially for the $169 price from EEB!
>
>
>---
>Jeff Thieleke
>[e-mail]
>http://www.icaen.uiowa.edu/~thieleke


I have had a SONY 7600G for several months and find it an excellent
radio. Is is about 1/2 to 1/3 the size of the DX-440. If you are looking
for a small portable SW, look no further.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Toshiya Miyazaki)
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-SW100S
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>>7) Other : Memory for 45 stations (you can edit the names of station
>
>Hmm.. that's actually 50 (5 x 10 pages). Two of them set the station for
>the two alarms you can set, but can be used normally.
>The memory remembers the mode as well as the frequency.
>

        I apologize.
        The memory has 50ch..(5 X 10 pages)
        Sorry.

>
>You can't display the time without turning the radio off. (This is just
>silly!)

        I think so. This specification is unbelievable.


##  In fact, while back I ordered to SONY Service to repair this one.
    Because the internal line from Motherboard to LCD is out and the LCD
    could not display anything.
    After repair, I recognized that my SW100S's micro-computer(or peripheral ROM) also had bugs.
    So my radio had been changed the micro-chip and LCD's flaptops.


Thanks

--
"Radio is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you gonna get. !! "
Toshiya Miyazaki
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Veldhuis)
Date: 20 Jul 95 11:36:03
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* Crossposted in LOGS(LOCAL)
* Crossposted in rec.radio.shortwave
* Crossposted in shortwave
* Crossposted in swl.028

Hello All,


Something might have gone wrong with my previous posting. I think I posted it
twice, and a test-message was also sent. Sorry for that, I hope my new set-up
works fine now.
To keep this message on-topic, here's another log:

4910,0      2136-2143       VL8T, Tennant Creek (AUS)
19/7 with English news, weather, several IDs. The other Northern Territory
Service stations were also heard, those being Katherine on 5025 Khz., and Alice
Springs on 4835 Khz. (under RTM Bamako).
SINPO: 24444 (The other stations were a bit weaker and more interfered).


LOCATION:       Borne, in the Eastern part of the Netherlands
RECEIVER:       JRC NRD-535
                Lowe HF-150
ANTENNA:        12 meter longwire with Magnetic Longwire Balun
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                   Don't forget to post YOUR logs here!
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73',

Mark Veldhuis.    E-mail (Internet):    [e-mail]
                  Fido-net:             2:283/347.4
                  Straight-net:         243:1311/1.1

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:51 1995
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From: Kim Niendorf <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Station Classification
Date: 21 Jul 1995 10:16:30 GMT
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[e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) wrote:
>
>
> I know - I just love being controversial :-) Actually, I find this
> idea completely silly and it's one reason I gave up QSL collecting at
> a very early stage in my SWL career. There was actually a DX club
> which supplied a written script as a segment in a DX programme, and
> offered a special QSL card just for that segment. It's like me
> offering a WRTH QSL card for my reports on Media Network. Now, if this
> is simply a way of collecting nice, attractive souvenirs, that's fine
> by me. But when the same people who issue these things actually have
> "QSL ladders" and compete with each other to see who can amass the
> most pieces of paper, it becomes a farce.
>
>


I agree.  I have qsl'd just over 1000 stations.  But they all
*proper* stations and each qsl means something to me, individually.

I find it particularly difficult to understand what people see in
"prepared reply card" type qsls.  It becomes like a scorecard and
nothing more.

The latest fad seems to be e:mail qsls - dig those
crazy typefaces man :-)

Kim.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:52 1995
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From: Tom Crosbie <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW receivers for cars?
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 22:44:37 GMT
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In article <3rhe9n$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Morgan Besson" writes:

> Are receivers available for installation in cars?  I would
> appreciate any pointers.  Thanks.
>
> Morgan Besson
> Villanova Univ.
>
I believe Phillips made a car radio that covered some broadcast bands but the
performance was that of a cheap portable type.

You might want to look at a Lowe HF150. It runs directly from the car battery
and a quick release mobile mounting bracket is available.

Are you in the the USA? If so, a quick call to Universal, Gilfer or EEB will
bring you details.

 --
Tom Crosbie


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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: Re: SW receivers for cars?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> In article <3rhe9n$[e-mail]>
>            [e-mail] "Morgan Besson" writes:

> > Are receivers available for installation in cars?  I would
> > appreciate any pointers.  Thanks.

> I believe Phillips made a car radio that covered some broadcast bands but the
> performance was that of a cheap portable type.

It was somewhat better than that.  It covered everything from 3170 kHz to
21750 or thereabouts, no gaps.  1 kHz tuning steps, too.  Performance was
reasonable for a car radio.  You don't want to DX while you're driving,
after all.  It did a good job on the major international broadcasters.
The single filter bandwidth was well-chosen, providing decent fidelity
while keeping adjacent-channel interference to a dull roar.  I think it
was single conversion, so there were occasional problems with images.

Not that it wasn't *capable* of DX performance, either.  I know there are
some people who have used them to receive weak Indos and trans-Pacific MW
DX while parked at the shore (Guy Atkins, wasn't that you?)

--
Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

I'm not even supposed to *be* here today!


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I have received many replies to my request for a manual for the
Drake model SW-4A receiver. Thanks to all who responded. I truly
enjoy swl'ing, after 30 years of it.

Good DX to all. . .





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DMM DVM)
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What a nice surprise to be able to receive Voice of Vietnam here in the
middle of the country! It was weak, but then the radio is just a moderate
Sangean 818CS and a 5m reel-up wire antenna inside the house. Program
content was mostly financial and business news, with music to end the half
hour. Mentions of "You're listening to news on Voice of Vietnam" about
every 10 minutes.

utc Sat 22 July
01:30-0:200utc
7250khz (better on 7252)

Yeah, I'll try for a QSL card from both addresses given earlier!  Thanks
to the "DX Ontario" magazine for adding Vietnam to their excellent English
language schedule grid...... that's what prompted me to try for it!

>>>Steve Goldman


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In article <3ur0fl$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (DMM DVM)
writes:

>What a nice surprise to be able to receive Voice of Vietnam here in the
>middle of the country! It was weak, but then the radio is just a moderate
>Sangean 818CS and a 5m reel-up wire antenna inside the house. Program
>content was mostly financial and business news, with music to end the
half
>hour. Mentions of "You're listening to news on Voice of Vietnam" about
>every 10 minutes.
>
>utc Sat 22 July
>01:30-0:200utc
>7250khz (better on 7252)
>
>

Is this transmission via a relay site of some sort, or direct from
Vietnam?

Jim


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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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In <3utp4g$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (AdmBrd) writes:
>
>In article <3ur0fl$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (DMM
DVM)
>writes:
>
>>What a nice surprise to be able to receive Voice of Vietnam here in
the
>>middle of the country! It was weak, but then the radio is just a
moderate
>>Sangean 818CS and a 5m reel-up wire antenna inside the house. Program
>>content was mostly financial and business news, with music to end the
>half
>>hour. Mentions of "You're listening to news on Voice of Vietnam"
about
>>every 10 minutes.

Good for you! I'm sitting here in a high rise on the north side and the
bands just seem dead to me. Of course right now I just have some
speaker wire hanging out the window and I'm using my Kenwood R-5000.
What time did you hear it?


Jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
Bad For America!
Jay Marvin WLS AM890/94.7 FM
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:53:58 1995
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] writes:

>What you heard was the Voice of Vietnam using a CIS relay site. Judging
from
>the signal, I would guess that the transmitter is in or near the Ukraine.

I read in several newsletters that the transmitter is located in Armvir,
Russia.

Jen Hull




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John Mitchell <[e-mail]> wrote:


>     I'm trying to track down the internet resources for a radio station known
>as VOA Europe, it may have an email address or even a Home Page ?

Try gopher://ftp.voa.gov/1. I have done so myself and got broadcast
schedules.


--
John Webster (Cirencester, UK)
[phone]
[e-mail]




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VOA Europe's internet address is [e-mail]





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Ok everyone,
With the thread in progress concerning interval signals, here's a
shortwave interval signal trivia question for you:

What was the VOA interval signal before "Yankee Doodle"?

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]


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"Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>What was the VOA interval signal before "Yankee Doodle"?

I already answered that in a previous message, Rick :-) Columbia, Gem
of the Ocean, wasn't it ? And I'm still waiting for some kind person
to tell me why they changed it. Was it a top level White House
decision ? Or did someone lose the tape of the old one....?



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In <[e-mail]> "Seifert, Rick"
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Ok everyone,
>With the thread in progress concerning interval signals, here's a
>shortwave interval signal trivia question for you:
>
>What was the VOA interval signal before "Yankee Doodle"?
>
>Rick Seifert
>Voice of America
>Washington, D.C.  20016
>[e-mail]
Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean. (As I recall, they then announced "the
following program is in Urdu" [or whatever] and went into Yankee
Doodle.)



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In article <3uordg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Konstantin
Gusev) wrote:

>   Radio The Voice of Orthodoxy started in June broadcasts via
> South Lebanon in addition to usual programs via Radio Trans
> Europe from Portugal.
>   The programs can be heard from 1900 to 1930 UTC on Sundays
> on 9960 kHz in Russian language.
>   Station is very interested in reception reports for this new
> program especially from East Russia. All reports will be
> confirmed by QSL-card.
>   Address:
>     "Voice of Orthodoxy" P.O.Box 41608 Paris France
>      or
>      V.Pristavko P.O.Box 17 Minsk 220012 Byelorussia
I assume this is some sort of religious station, but could you tell us
what type of programming you are broadcasting so we can give you better
QSLs? Thanks.


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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>I assume this is some sort of religious station, but could you tell us
>what type of programming you are broadcasting so we can give you better
>QSLs? Thanks.
  Yes, that's religious programmes. They tell stories about
 holies, make sermons and so on. You can identify them at the
 beginning of programme, when they say "Govorit Golos Pravoslavija".



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Subject: WANTED: address of WRNB
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Hello to everybody

I am looking for the mail address of the US station WRNB (ex WSSH) operating on
1510kHz. Can somebody help me? Thank you in advance.

Giovanni D'Amico

[e-mail]





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[e-mail] ("Richard Hunt") wrote:
>
>
> Wonder how much space you could save in the WRTH by dropping the QSL info
> for each station? I would not miss it.


I, on the other hand, would like to see this aspect improved.  But this
begs a question which I have thought of, on and off, during many
years as a DXer and which, I suppose, I must address to Andy Sennitt.

Roughly, what is the proportion of sales that go to radio professionals
and DXers/SWLers.  You may not know the answer but I would be
interested if you do:-)

Kim




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[e-mail] (Dan Vekko) writes:

> > I almost always operate it from batteries. Has anyone else noted the
> >extradinarily low battery drain?
>
> I started using batteries in mine about 7 months ago and just changed them
> 3 weeks ago. It didn't get daily use during that time but I was surprised
> they lasted that long. And the only reason I even bothered to change them
> was because I was in a area where I thought I should be getting better
> reception and wanted to eliminate the power possibility. I was still

Why do you use batteries? are you using just the whip or someother antenna?
With my Uniden CR-2021, which has the internal AC power supply connected
to the reciever ground.  I can tell a big difference when using a short
antenna (depending somewhat on frequency of course) between using the AC
suppy and not unless the reciever is otherwise grounded.   I used to use
a gel-cell to power it but then I had it grounded.



...Old MacDonald had a computer with EIA I/O.
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Richard McCombs) writes:

>[e-mail] (Dan Vekko) writes:
>
>> > I almost always operate it from batteries. Has anyone else noted the
>> >extradinarily low battery drain?
>>
>> I started using batteries in mine about 7 months ago and just changed
them
>> 3 weeks ago. It didn't get daily use during that time but I was
surprised
>> they lasted that long. And the only reason I even bothered to change
them
>> was because I was in a area where I thought I should be getting better
>> reception and wanted to eliminate the power possibility. I was still
>
>Why do you use batteries? are you using just the whip or someother
antenna?
>With my Uniden CR-2021, which has the internal AC power supply connected
>to the reciever ground.  I can tell a big difference when using a short
>antenna (depending somewhat on frequency of course) between using the AC
>suppy and not unless the reciever is otherwise grounded.   I used to use
>a gel-cell to power it but then I had it grounded.
>
>
>

Does anyone know (or have any theories) why it's true that sensitivity is
often improved on portables when using the AC power?  Is it because there
is somehow more power available for the radio,or is it because the  radio
is inductively coupled to this big grid of wire?   Or does grounding have
something to do with it?


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AdmBrd <[e-mail]> asked:

>Does anyone know (or have any theories) why it's true that sensitivity is
>often improved on portables when using the AC power?  Is it because there
>is somehow more power available for the radio,or is it because the  radio
>is inductively coupled to this big grid of wire?   Or does grounding have
>something to do with it?
>

Basically, the external electrical system acts as an antenna.  This means it
supplies more signal but also more noise.  Sometimes you get better results
because of more signal and sometimes you get worse results because of more
noise.

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From: [e-mail] (Gord Sintic)
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I'm thinking about buying a Sangean ATS-818CS(US/Canada Radio Shack
DX-400?). Should I?

Does Grundig or Sony make a World Band Cassette Recorder?
Thanks in advance.

Gord.


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Gord Sintic ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm thinking about buying a Sangean ATS-818CS(US/Canada Radio Shack
: DX-400?). Should I?

: Does Grundig or Sony make a World Band Cassette Recorder?
: Thanks in advance.

I believe both used to some years back, but they don't anymore.

BTW, the correct Radio Shack model for the ATS-818CS is DX-392.

As for my personal opinion of the DX-392, I've had reasonably good luck
with mine, especially with an external antenna.  However, mine is in the
shop right now through no fault of Sangean's or Radio Shack's.  It's getting
the front end repaired, since I accidentally left an external indoor
antenna connected during a severe thunderstorm, and the resulting buildup of
static left the radio dead on SW and MW.  Thus, if you buy it, or any
other radio needing an external antenna, learn this from me; don't assume
you've disconnected an antenna before a storm, but double-check to make
sure you really did so!  That's what I get for trusting my memory at 4:30
A.M. when a storm hits! :-(

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hamilton)
Subject: WRNO schedule - any info ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Organization: The National Capital FreeNet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:22:48 GMT
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Is there any newsgroup that posts schedules of stations ?  I really
like WRNO from New Orleans.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:14 1995
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Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 11:29:03 -0400
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]>
Subject: Yacht Boy 400 vs. Sony 7600G vs. Sangean 818cs (=803a)
Lines: 28

I live in New York city and am intrested in receiving international and
domestic broadcasts from the middle east. For this purpose, I am
considering purchasing one of the following shortwave radios:

Grundig Yacht Boy 400

Sony 7600G

Sangean 818cs/803a (=Realistic DX-392/DX-390)

The opinions I have been getting point in the
direction of the Sony 7600G being the best receiver of
all of them, and of the Grundig and Sony both being
better than the Sangean. I had been attracted
to the Sangean with the casette deck built-in, because
I will be recording foreign news broadcasts, but it
has been pointed out that I can easily run an adapter
from the headphone jack of any radio to the mic. input of any
tape recorder.

Does anyone have an opinion as to which of these is the better receiver?
Also, are there any other models in this price range (around $ 200) which
have comparable or better performance that I should consider?

Thank you very much for your help!

Regards,

Philip Beltz Glaser


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:16 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Your Show
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Date: Sun, 23 Jul 1995 11:35:48 GMT
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Jay-why don't you discuss these matters on your show?
0100 ELT would be a wonderful time here in the east to listen to you and
your views. This discussion has gone far enough here.

Ze Count
Zeppelin Radio Worldwide

Deutschland Uber Alles


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Lynn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Zenith is no more!
Date: 21 Jul 1995 14:16:15 -0500
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Harvey Spencer  <[e-mail]> wrote:

>     Well, the sad news was reported in the L.A. Times.  Zenith is now
>     owned by a S. Korean conglomerate.  Zenith, of course, had been on the
>     critical list for many years.

The deal is not final yet, although there doesn't appear to be
anything standing in the way of its closing.

Zenith will still be run as a separate entity with the inclusion of
a few directors of the South Korean company on their board.  The
purchasing company is known in the US as the manufacturer of "Gold Star"
products.

>     The glory years of the Trans-Oceanics
>     is long past.  Marketing decisions gave away the shortwave receiver
>     market to the Japanese in the 70's and 80's.  Zenith wouldn't embrace
>     the "new" printed circuit technology fast enough.

The PC technology issue contributed to Zenith's loss of the *television*
marketplace, not the audio business.  Shortwave was never a huge
market in the US, and I'd wager Zenith exited the business to concentrate
on their "Allegro" audio systems as well as their television
sets in the 1960s and 1970s.

>       ...
>     Zenith kept the
>     old Heathkit company alive when they acquired them in 1978 but the
>     eventual lack of demand for kits aggravated by the fact that one could
>     get an "assembled in the third world" electronic product for less
>     money than the box of do it yourself parts that Heath was selling put
>     Heath out of the kit business.

I remember a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth when Zenith
bought Heath in the 1970s:  many people predicted that Zenith would
shut down Heath not long after they bought it, and they did.

And it should be pointed out that kit-assembly is completely different than
buying a product ready-made, and the price difference between the two
had little to contribute to the death of Heath.  By the time Zenith bought
Heath (late 1970s), it was significantly cheaper to buy a transistor radio
made in the East than it would be to assemble it from a kit.  There are
reasons one builds things from kits, and saving money isn't necessarily one
of them.  If Zenith thought Heath was going to turn a huge profit
because people who wanted a radio would prefer to build it rather than
buy it, their board of directors was a lot dumber than we thought.

It should also be pointed out that for many years, Zenith's balance
sheet has been a hemorrhage of red ink.  Cash influxes, selling
off businesses (e.g. Zenith Data Systems, an incredibly profitable
business for them in the mid-80s), licensing their name (the current
line of "Zenith Audio Products" is manufactured and marketed by
a completely different, unrelated company) and recapitalization did not help
the company.  The market was tough, and combined with bad decisions
at the top of the organization it was not improving.  Something had to give.

Being a Chicago native, I feel a certain sense of loss of a local
player, but by the same token, I'm glad to see the name will live on
and perhaps the new management will not make the same mistakes
the old guard did.


jtl
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 22:50:35 -0500
Organization: MOI
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In article <3up44h$[e-mail]>, Jim Burke <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I'm new to this group.  I have a Transoceanic that's served me well over
> the years.  No problems...just it's size!!!
>
> Would anyone recommend just holding on to it for nostalgia sake...selling
> it??? How Much???  Or just buying one of the new Sonys or Grundigs for
> their improved performance???
>
> Thanks

Jim,

Those ol' Zeniths are still fairly good sounding radios.  I'd hold on to
it for program listening.

Chuck
_____________________________________________________________________

    ___/         /  __  /   Chuck Maddox /// -- N9NON
   /      /  /  /  __  /   [e-mail]
_____/ __/__/__/ _____/



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:21 1995
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From: Jim Burke <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: 21 Jul 1995 20:53:37 GMT
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I'm new to this group.  I have a Transoceanic that's served me well over
the years.  No problems...just it's size!!!

Would anyone recommend just holding on to it for nostalgia sake...selling
it??? How Much???  Or just buying one of the new Sonys or Grundigs for
their improved performance???

Thanks



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Lynn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: 22 Jul 1995 08:21:11 -0500
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Jim Burke  <[e-mail]> wrote:

> ..
>Would anyone recommend just holding on to it for nostalgia sake...selling
>it??? How Much???  Or just buying one of the new Sonys or Grundigs for
>their improved performance???

My recommendation:

Hang on to the TransOceanic for nostalgia's sake and buy
one of the newer receivers for your "serious" listening.

jtl
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 24 22:54:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael White)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 14:16:14 -0500
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Jim Burke wrote:

>I have a Transoceanic that's served me well...
> Would anyone recommend just holding on to it for nostalgia sake...selling
> it??? How Much???

Their only value is as a collectable. TOs go for $50 - $150, depending on
model and condition. My advice is for you to put the TO on the shelf as an
objet d'art and buy yourself a modern radio to use.

--
[e-mail]

My opinions are my own, not my employer's.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:14 1995
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From: "James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Longwave loggings and questions
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 17:16:25 -0700
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I live in northeastern Nevada, 17 miles SE of Elko. I am approximately
235 miles S of Boise, Idaho; 235 miles W of Salt Lake City, Utah; 300
miles E of Reno, Nevada and 450 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. In other
worlds, out in the middle of nowhere. I recently purchased a Panasonic
RF-B65 radio. It is the first radio I have ever owned that included the
longwave band. Following are loggings from my home for July 25 and July
28, 1995, from roughly 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm, local (PDT) time.

344     FCH
362     BO
371     TVC
***     ***
290     AOP
353     NYT
416     PYD
326     MCY
389     WLT

and on MW
520     INE

Can someone give me the location of these stations or direct me to a site
on the net where I can find them?

Also, when is the best time to listen for longwave signals? Are certain
seasons of the year better than others? Is longwave propogation affected
by weather patterns (areas of high pressure, approaching fronts, etc.)?

Thanks in advance.

Jim Barbre [e-mail] KB7YSY


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:15 1995
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From: "James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM loop questions
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 17:22:08 -0700
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I recently constructed an AM loop antenna using a 29 inch square wooden
frame with 8 turns of coated 22 guage wire spaced one-quarter inch apart
and a variable capacitor I salvaged from a table model radio I acquired
at a local thirft store. It works great. Only problem is the antenna is
resonant from approx. 1100 kHz to 2000 kHz. What can I do to lower the
resonant freqencies of the antenna to cover the entire AM broadcast band?

Thanks in advance.

Jim Barbre [e-mail] KB7YSY


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:16 1995
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Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 16:57:37 -0500
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: DX Partyline for July 29, 1995
In-Reply-To: <02F817300256ACD1>
Lines: 37

Hello from Quito. Lisa and I look forward to
your joining us on Saturday when DX Partyline
will feature:

--HCJB on 690 kHz, as heard in Massachusetts
--Who's that on 6536 kHz?
--Alligators, snakes and swamps! find out
  about one Chief Engineer's job.
--Looking for direction? Fred Vobbe continues
  his talk on loop antennas
--DX tuning tips

73 and God bless,

Rich & Lisa McVicar
DX Partyline, HCJB
*******************************************************

DX PARTYLINE is broadcast Saturday at the following times:

Europe:   0739 UTC on 11615 kHz
          1709 UTC on 15490 kHz, 21455 kHz USB

S.Pacific:0909 UTC on 5900 kHz, 21455 kHz USB

N.America:0109 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz, 15540, 21455 USB
          0509 UTC(Sunday) on 9745 kHz, 21455 USB
**********************************************************
THE LATEST CATCH is HCJB's midweek update to the
DX Partyline. It is broadcast on Wednesdays:

Europe: 0700 UTC on 11615 kHz
        1800 UTC on 15490 kHz, 15540 & 21455 kHz USB

S.Pacific:1030 UTC on 5900 kHz, 15540 & 21455 kHz USB

N.America:0200 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz, 15540, 21445 USB
          0600 UTC(Thursday) on 9745 kHz, 21455 kHz USB


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:17 1995
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Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 11:53:25 -0400
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
Organization: USIA
Subject: W1XAL/WRUL/WNYW/WYFR
Lines: 25

Re: WRUL etc.

>WRUL was NOT ever owned by Metromedia.

WRUL indeed was owned by Metro Media, who purchased it in 1961 from the
original owners and founders, the World Wide Broadcasting Foundation.
Metro Media operated the station  until 1963 when they sold it to the
International Educational Broadcasting Corp (the Mormon church), at which
time an ABC network affiliation was established.  The station even had a
national sales rep...the Edward Petry Co.

The call letters were changed in 1966 to WNYW, still under ownership by
the Mormon church.  In 1969, the affiliation was changed to CBS along
with a transfer of ownership to Bonneville.

The station was sold again in1974 to Family stations and became WYFR.

I wonder if the owners of WYFR know that they are operating the oldest
exisiting shortwave broadcast facility in the United States, dating back
to 1931 when it began life as W1XAL.

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:  Shipping Forecast (was Interval Signals and sign-on music)
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:30:52
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The latest shock-horror news concerning the BBC's 198 kHz longwave frequency
is that plans are afoot to change the time of the late-night shipping forecast
which currently goes out at around 0030 British time, after Radio 4 finishes
for the day and before the Radio 4 frequencies switch to relaying the BBC
World Service in English through the small hours.

According to reports in the British press, the BBC intends to offer readings
of what it intriguingly calls 'adult stories' at 0030, as a later and,
presumably, spicier alternative to the long-running serializations in 'Book
at Bedtime' at 2245. As a consequence, the shipping forecast will be moved
back to 0045 local time, to the annoyance of various insomniacs who,
according to the reports, depend on the melody 'Sailing By' and the soothing
list of weather reports and forecasts for evocatively named sea-areas and
coastal stations to lull them to sleep.

Opposition has also been expressed by unions representing sailors and
fishermen who fear that the traditionally fixed times of all of the four daily
shipping forecasts could be threatened, causing confusion and inconvenience to
their members. This story will probably run and run ...

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[NB:  mail addresses @phx.cam.ac.uk will cease to work after August 31st
1995!]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 08:28:56 GMT
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[e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler) wrote:

>Most likely it's the salesperson who would end up sounding like an idiot
>by trying to answer a SWL question.  Don't assume that ham salespeople
>know what they're talking about when it comes to shortwave listening.
>If you want intelligent SWL advice, consult a dealer who specializes
>in SWL equipment.

Unfortunately, even they don't always know. Some years ago I was in a
well-known ham radio / SWL store in New York, and the lady in front of
me was asking the salesman for advice on a suitable receiver for an
elderly ex-radio ham who had lost his sight, but wanted something to
listen to the ham bands on. I was amazed when the salesman told her
that a Sony ICF-2002 would be ideal ! I have nothing against this set,
in fact I use one myself, but even I as a younger, sighted person have
a real problem tuning in SSB using the very small control provided. I
can only guess at the problems an elderly blind listener would have.






From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shipping Forecast (was Interval Signals and sign-on music)
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 08:28:59 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] (A.G. Davies) wrote:

>According to reports in the British press, the BBC intends to offer readings
>of what it intriguingly calls 'adult stories' at 0030, as a later and,
>presumably, spicier alternative to the long-running serializations in 'Book
>at Bedtime' at 2245.

That means it has taken the BBC over 30 years to catch up with
Screaming Lord Sutch, who did the same thing on Radio Sutch in 1964,
when they read "Lady Chatterley's Lover" on their late-night
transmission. This isn't the first time that Screaming Lord Sutch has
done or proposed something years before it was eventually adopted by
the establishment :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NEW US Shortwave Station is TESTING on 7.355 MHz!
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 08:29:00 GMT
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[e-mail] (JB) wrote:

>       Andy Sennit and Jonathon Marks - Do I get a finders fee for
>discovering this station (hi! hi!)?

Well, you are the first to report it (unless Glenn Hauser got their
first), but the station is listed in the 1995 WRTH on page 278, so we
have been expecting it. BTW, the call sign we we list is WGTG. Can you
confirm 100% that WVTG is correct ?



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX SHOWS FOR SWLs     1/3
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 14:25:21 GMT
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[e-mail] (BFrogV1a) wrote:

>These seem rather boring... Pirate SW is much harder to catch and yields
>much more interesting QSLs.

In that case, you're in the wrong area. Start reading alt.radio.pirate
and you should find plenty to keep you amused. Meanwhile the rest of
us can carry on without boring you :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WRTH EQUIPMENT BUYERS GUIDE
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 14:25:22 GMT
Organization: Euronet Internet
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[e-mail] (David Alpert) wrote:

>Why is a new edition of the WRTH Equipment Buyers Guide not being
>published as had been planned?

Drat! The original press release which I posted a few weeks ago in
this newsgroup is on my computer at home. So to summarize:

Several of the radios scheduled to be tested for the new EBG have not
yet been released. Jonathan Marks (the author of the EBG) felt that we
should wait until we have a satisfactory quota of new material before
publishing a second edition. We do not want to short-change our
readers.

We expect to produce a second edition of the EBG in 1996.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LIN GROSVENOR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Yaesu FRG 7700
Date: 31 Jul 1995 04:01:13 GMT
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Slightly damaged by GOD.  Lightning took out its front end.  Perfect
otherwise.  Make offer.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LIN GROSVENOR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WTB: Yaesu FRG 7700
Date: 31 Jul 1995 03:59:31 GMT
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I am interested in buying a dead (or close to dead) FRG 7700, to use as
a hangar queen for one that I own.  Specifically I need one with a
serviceable receive board (the big one on the top). Lightning took out
the first stage, everthing else OK.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Melvin Hunzeker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: APOLLO 13: DX-160 Speaker
Date: 31 Jul 1995 02:15:40 GMT
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I too have the old dx-160..Have had it since 1979...Great radio....
Haven't used it much in the last few years, but am just now geting back
into it..Does anybody have any good frequencies for dxing?  I Live in the
Colorado Springs, CO. USA area.  Also looking for any software that will
allow the interface of the radio with my computer.

-
  MELVIN HUNZEKER  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BFrogV1a)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX SHOWS FOR SWLs     1/3
Date: 30 Jul 1995 12:35:08 -0400
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These seem rather boring... Pirate SW is much harder to catch and yields
much more interesting QSLs.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve_Coletti)
Subject: Re: More SW trivia(Wolfman Jack)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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 <3v4t6t$[e-mail]> <3v6p7t$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 00:32:34 GMT

In article <3v6p7t$[e-mail]>, Lou Josephs <[e-mail]> wrote:
> I don't think it was WNYW, unless it was prior to 1968...The station was
> live for only a couple of years, then it went all tape from the
> transmitter site until WYFR took over.  WRUL, the metromedia version of
> the station did a lot of simulcast programs with WRFM (now MIX 105 WMXV)
> Al Jazzbeau Collins did a regular show, as well as Reggie LaVong...

Something is not making sense here.  Metromedia did buy WRUL, but they
were probably also the one that changed the call to WNYW, as they owned
WNEW in New York.  When WRFM was purchased from Sonderling by Bonneville,
it was already known that they owned WNYW and were going to combine them
into the same complex.  That new location was the former CBS radio facility
at 485 Madison Avenue in Manhattan which is where Bonneville still operates
WMXV, the 2nd successor to WRFM.

Al "Jazzbeau" Collins had a long association with WNEW, but as far as I
know was never on WRFM.  On the other hand, Reggie LaVong was the 3rd "Dr.
Jive" on WWRL, WRFM's sister AM station, (but WWRL remained a Sonderling
property, the sale of WRFM broke the connection).  He left the station by
the late 60's, having gone back to the Washington D.C. area.  In the 70's,
LaVong had a syndicated show called "Just John" which aired overnights on
WNBC in New York.

Will Reuman, the builder/owner of WWRL, WWRL-FM, (later WRFM), WGLI and
WTFM, was a well known, and eccentric, radio pioneer in the area.  It may
have been possable that WWRL allowed LaVong to do moonlight on WRUL.

It's also possable that Metromedia may have actually contracted the
programming of WRUL/WNYW to WRFM before selling to Bonneville.  That might
have creedence.  When WTFM went on the air in 1963, (with Reuman as a
partner in the venture), the idea was for WTFM programming, (similar to
WRFM's easy listening music), to be broadcast internationally, and it
supposedly was for a while.  That didn't last more than 2 years, so it's
possable that Reuman got the contract moved to WRFM which had just
modernized for stereo.

It's something I should look into, but most of the participants are either
dead, or out of the market.  I'm sure John Kludge will gladly accept my
phone call, right.

--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BMatney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack's Indoor SW Active Antenna
Date: 30 Jul 1995 16:44:11 -0400
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iI recently purchased on eof these and use it on my dx 440.  i can pull in
mucho stations and have not even built my outdoor antenna yet because I
can't listen to all og the stations I pull in now!  It does seem to eat
batteries though.  About 8 hrs is it before performance suffers.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:26 1995
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From: Bob Tarte <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Length of MW skywave hops?
Date: 29 Jul 1995 01:51:15 GMT
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Here's a question that's been bothering me...

I live in west Michigan. At certain times of the night, when I
listen to Chicago radio on medium wave, I get phase cancellation
disturbances due to the skywave component of the signal (lucky I
have synchronous detection). Chicago is a couple of hundred miles
from where I live.

I also listen to KMOX, St. Louis, which is several hundred miles
from my location. A skywave hop again, obviously.

Then there's New Orleans, over a thousand miles away. Another
skywave hop.

So... how is it that I am in the propagation path of signals at all
distances from my location? If they are all hitting the ionosphere
and bouncing down to earth again, shouldn't there be a given
distance to such a hop? Power and interference aside, what
determines the distance a signal travels on medium wave--and why
aren't some of these stations skipping right over my head?

Thanks for any enlightenment. I'm probably missing something
obvious.

Bob Tarte
BAET Magazine
(via Lowell, MI)




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:26 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New York Oceanic Center Frequencies
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 95 17:46:56 -0500
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try 134.8  132.2  135.225   134.2   135.2   132.3   125.7
Miami ARTCC has oceanic control sector, too.....that's who would
control acft departing S. FL airports.   Hope these help.  Good luck.
Bob


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:27 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM DXing and the GE Superadio III
Date: 29 Jul 1995 19:58:13 GMT
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I agree...havent found anything as good for three  √times the price....so good I own two.Bob


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott)
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Subject: Millennium 3-Hour Chargers? Any good? Or EveryReady's Charger?
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 20:14:44 -0400
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Xref: grape.epix.net misc.consumers:16418 sci.electronics.repair:11145 rec.radio.scanner:29536 alt.radio.scanner:20303 sci.engr.advanced-tv:3119 misc.consumers.house:12343 alt.home.repair:7221 rec.radio.shortwave:56264 alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt:9950 sci.electronics.cad:2985

I was wondering if anyone has used the Millennium 3-Hour charger,
Millennium 1-Hour charger or Millennium batteries?

Or has anyone used the Everready 3-Hour charger or Everyready batteries?

I see the Millennium charger has a one year warrenty and the Everyready
charger has a lifetime warrenty.  I like the ideal of the lifetime
warrenty of the Everyready but thought maybe I should get the Millennium
charger since maybe their charger was enginnered for their batteries(I
have Millennium Batteries).

Thanks for any info!!

Scott
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth V Zichi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Length of MW skywave hops?
Date: 30 Jul 1995 17:31:58 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Bob Tarte) says:

>Here's a question that's been bothering me...
  snip

>So... how is it that I am in the propagation path of signals at all
>distances from my location? If they are all hitting the ionosphere
>and bouncing down to earth again, shouldn't there be a given
>distance to such a hop? Power and interference aside, what
>determines the distance a signal travels on medium wave--and why
>aren't some of these stations skipping right over my head?


  BOb --
  Hummmmm -- I dunno if this is 100% accurate -- BUT  (and anyone
with a proper technical background please jump in here!)

  Radio waves are emited at all kinds of different angles, and
depending on the transmitted angle -- the refracted angle
of the skywave will be different, so -- it is very possible that
you can hear ionospheric signals at a WIDE range of distances
PROVIDED that the ionosphere is refractive enough to bounce signals
over a wide range of incident angles (and not just absorb them or
let them pass).  Pull out that high school geometry.  A high
angel wave will hit earth closer and a low angle wave will hit
farther from the transmitter assuming a relatively constant refraction
height (which is valid since the ionosphere is pretty thin! -- draw
a couple of triangles if you can't visualize this....

  ALSO -- it is entirely possible for a wave to make MORE than
one "hop" but I've never had anyone satisfactorily explain 'ground
bounce' to me.  Maybe someone out there can help us both?


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kecskes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: R UKRAINE INT
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 11:03:11 GMT
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[e-mail] (Michiel Schaay) wrote:

>Hi John,

> JK>         This schedule as per R Ukraine Int. printed sked.

>Does the sked list other languages as well ?

>73s
>Michiel

        NO, English only



John Kecskes    [e-mail]
PO Box 447, Springvale, Victoria 3171,  Australia.
PHONE: [phone]
MEMBER: Melb PC User Group Inc, DSWCI, South Pacific Union of DXer's Inc.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony 2010 annoying feature?
Date: 30 Jul 1995 10:45:43 -0400
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There is this annoying problem with the 2010 I'm sure you all have seen
and I was wondering if there's a work-around or a mod to "fix" it.

It has to do with the automatic(built-in) selection of the NARROW IF
filter when any BAND button is selected, i.e.  SHIFT+31m or SHIFT+49m (the
blue key functions).
It's a hassle to always de-select the NARROW filter before beginning a
scan or manually tuning thru the band.  If there is a mod to the set or a
work-around solution I'd be greatful.

Thanks & 73's  :-)



Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Newbie Antenna Question
Date: 30 Jul 1995 10:49:08 -0400
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Two very good sources for antenna information and
construction details for all types of indoor and
outdoor, large and small  antennas are:

Joe Carr's Receiveing Antenna Handbook
by Joseph J. Carr,  K41PV
High Text Publications, Inc.  $19.95
ISBN 1-878707-07-8 softcover
(Available at any good bookseller -
  Barnes&Nobel, B. Dalton, etc.)

. . . and . . .

The Antenna Handbook by Clem Small
Available from:
Grove Enterprises
P.O. Box 98
Brasstown, NC  28902
1-800-438-8155
Price - $12.95 + $2 book rate postage ($4.50 UPS)


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Carl Solomon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R71A vs. R8(?)...R5000(?),... etc.?
Date: 31 Jul 1995 00:35:53 GMT
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There's been some frequent discussion comparing the Drake R8 with some
other radios, and also some stuff concerning Kenwood's R5000.

I've had an R71A for just under a year and am generally pretty pleased.
Just curious though, about the "word on the street" about the R71A and
how it compares with some of the other radios of that class.  Is it
basically a matter of preference when comparing these, or are there
appreciable differences?

Thanks...Carl (W5SXU)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Evans - HBS/WSHB Senior Station Manager)
Subject: Monitors needed in South America and Africa
Organization: WSHB - Herald Broadcasting Syndicate, Inc. Cypress Creek, SC, USA
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 95 17:52:42 GMT
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        Monitor Radio International is searching for volunteers to
monitor and report via e-mail on our broadcasts to South America and
Africa.  If anyone is these regions has e-mail capability and may be
interested in serving as an official Monitor for MRI, please let me
hear from you.

        We will provide schedules, forms, station souvenirs, etc., to
those interested.  I will be happy to provide any other details upon
request.

        Thanks for your interest.
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 |
 | [e-mail] / [e-mail] |  (803)-625-5555 / (803)-757-6662  |


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WILLIAM CLAY JONES )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Antenna Project
Date: 30 Jul 1995 17:57:39 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Marc
Cukier) writes:
>
>I live in an apartment with a balcony which is about 14 feet long.
>
What are my best options for building an antenna?

Your design will work pretty well, but have you considered an active
antenna?  They are small, very sensitive, and (reasonably) cheap.  Try
MFJ's model, or better yet, build one!  Ramsey makes a kit, or you
might find a schematic in a magazine.  Good luck!

Clay KI5KT


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Colvin)
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Subject: Drake
Date: 31 Jul 1995 16:26:32 GMT
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Could some kind soul please send me the address and phone number of Drake
radio? Thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tim Colvin)
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Subject: Beverage Antennae
Date: 31 Jul 1995 18:19:21 GMT
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Where can I get information on constructing a beverage antenna? If I remember
correctly, a beverage antenna is a very long antenna run in a straight line
just above the ground; it is used for DXing 540-1600 kHz. and is highly
directional. References to any literature or online sources would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Good ext. speaker for Lowe 225E?
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 03:35:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Rethorst) wrote:

>EDCO tells me they don't import the S-225 speaker Lowe makes to accompany
>the 225/E radio. Anyone have one of these? Is it worth sending to England
>for? Otherwise, any recommendations for a good match? I don't think I need
>the AP150 - just a speaker.

>Thanks,

>John


I have an HF-225/E and use the venerable Radio Shack Pro-7.  Many in
the DX community use it and it is billed at one of the best bangs for
the buck out there.

The fidelity and readability are outstanding.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
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Subject: Lowe Technical Svcs USA WWW page
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 17:23:39 GMT
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Lowe Technical Services, USA has just put up their home page at:

http://www.exis.net/lowe/zts1.htm
E-Mail:  [e-mail]

By popular demand, Lowe UK have now made their retro-fit
modifications to the JRC NRD-535/NRD-535D available in the US with
others to follow when available.  The "Lowe Treatment" to the
NRD-535/535D receivers were previously only available in Europe due to
the extremely technical nature of modification procedure.  Lowe
Technical Services, USA is tasked with making the JRC retrofit.

Our WWW Page describes the retrofit procedure, pricing  details and
how to arrange getting your NRD to us for retrofit.

Having used one of the retro-fit "Lowe/JRC" NRD-535's, I can tell you
won't be dissapointed!  The performance is very impressive!





---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
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Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Clark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Fun freqs along Alaska coast?
Date: 29 Jul 1995 01:48:54 GMT
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I'm lucky enough to be getting to go on a cruise up the Canada-Alaska
coast and will take a portable SW monitor. Does anyone know some fun,
unique things to pick up there? Also, what are the ship-to-shore freqs?
Thanks

--

Richard Clark
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:38 1995
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
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Subject: VOA schedule change eliminates interference to RNZI
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Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 10:27:13
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 Pat Durkin wrote:

  PD> I listen to Radio New Zealand International in the evenings on a
  PD> regular basis. But when they change frequency at 0500 UTC from 15115
  PD> to 9570 kHz, there used to be terrible adjacent-channel interference
  PD> from VOA on 9575. Lately I've noticed the interference has
  PD> disappeared. I checked VOA's current schedule on gopher.voa.com and
  PD> saw that they now stop broadcasting on 9575 at 0500.
  PD>
  PD> I know that some VOA employees read this newsgroup, so my question is
  PD> this: was the schedule changed to avoid interference to RNZI, or is
  PD> this just a coincidence? Either way, thanks for the change!
  PD>
  PD> Pat

It was to improve reception in the target area, but you're welcome, anyway.
:-)

Dan Ferguson





From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:39 1995
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Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 22:30:26 EDT
Reply-To: Daniel Rosenzweig <[e-mail]>
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From: Daniel Rosenzweig <[e-mail]>
Subject: Andy Sennitt-please help!
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Andy, I left my WRTHs in NYC and I lost your Email address! Please take a look
at the below Kol Israel schedule for this coming Winter and tell me if
you see any conflicts with other broadcasters either now, or in last winters
sched... What about 7500 KHz in the times listed for 7497? 7497 was moved from
7490, since there was backwash from 7490 (WJCR)-will 7500 be co- or adjacent
channel to anything? Thanks alot for your help.

Possible schedule for Sept 1 to March 31

English
0500 UTC        5900

2000-2100 UTC
                7465  9435 (315 deg to NY, London, Paris)
                13750 (245 Deg Buenos Aires)
                9845 (264 deg to Madrid, Central America)

New Kol Israel fax number:
    972-2-371-951   (Att: David Eppel - English)

Reshet Bet (Hebrew Domestic Service Relay)

0400-0700 9388  100kW
0700-1600 11588  50 kW
0700-1425 17545  300 kW
0700-1500 13755  20 kW
1200-1400 15615  10 kW
1630-0645 7497   50 kW
1700-2300 9388  100 kW

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:40 1995
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From: Daniel Rosenzweig <[e-mail]>
Subject: Kol Israel Winter sched-comments pls
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 Here is the possible Kol Israel schedule for Sept 1 to March 31
 - please reply with any comments to
 [e-mail]

English

0500 UTC        5900

2000-2100 UTC
                7465  9435 (315 deg to NY, London, Paris)
                13750 (245 Deg Buenos Aires)
                9845 (264 deg to Madrid, Central America)

New Kol Israel fax number:
    972-2-371-951   (Att: David Eppel - English)

Reshet Bet

0400-0700 9388  100kW
0700-1600 11588  50 kW
0700-1425 17545  300 kW
0700-1500 13755  20 kW
1200-1400 15615  10 kW
1630-0645 7497   50 kW
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:40 1995
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From: David Rovinsky <[e-mail]>
Subject: Radio Nacional da Amazonia
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I used to listen to RNDA regularly on 11780 from approx. 2100-0000 before
Radio Ukraine International appropriated it unto itself this year.  I can
still hear Brazil underneath, but it's unusable.  Has anyone else in
North America been listening to them regularly on a different frequency?
(Whatever time of day...)

Thanks!

Dave Rovinsky
Wilkes-Barre, PA, U.S.A.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Marthouse)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Info Request The Dx Audio Service
Date: 30 Jul 1995 12:00:38 -0400
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Deane D. McIntynre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Longwave loggings and questions
Date: 30 Jul 1995 11:09:27 -0600
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In article <[e-mail]>,
James L. Barbre <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I live in northeastern Nevada, 17 miles SE of Elko. I am approximately
>235 miles S of Boise, Idaho; 235 miles W of Salt Lake City, Utah; 300
>miles E of Reno, Nevada and 450 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. In other
>worlds, out in the middle of nowhere. I recently purchased a Panasonic
>RF-B65 radio. It is the first radio I have ever owned that included the
>longwave band. Following are loggings from my home for July 25 and July
>28, 1995, from roughly 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm, local (PDT) time.
>
>344    FCH      Fresno, Ca. 400 Watts
>362    BO       Boise, Id. (listed as 359 kHz)
>371    TVC      possibly TVY Tooele, UT, 25 Watts on 371
>***    ***
>290    AOP      Rock Springs, WY, 100 Watts
>353    NYT      Not listed.
>416    PYD      Not listed.
>326    MCY      Mercury, NV
>389    WLT      Not listed
>
>and on MW
>520    INE      Missoula, MT, 400 Watts on 521 kHz. This station I
can hear here in Calgary, AB every night provided consitions are not
too bad.
>
>Can someone give me the location of these stations or direct me to a site
>on the net where I can find them?


I have indicated some location, etc above. This is from a list available
on the net:

It's on bobcat.etsu.edu available
via anonymous ftp.

It's in:

ftp/pub/misc

and is named:


-rwxr--r--   1 wier     system    162817 Mar 16 00:01 air.beacons

This is a text file.


>Also, when is the best time to listen for longwave signals? Are certain
>seasons of the year better than others? Is longwave propogation affected
>by weather patterns (areas of high pressure, approaching fronts, etc.)?
>
 The best time to listen is during the winter, late at night. Weather
patterns are not important (except for QRN from thunderstorms, a major
problem at longwave).

73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Alpert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WRTH EQUIPMENT BUYERS GUIDE
Date: 30 Jul 1995 21:32:48 -0400
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Andy Sennitt, if you've already posted an answer to this, please excuse me
as
I somehow missed it...

Why is a new edition of the WRTH Equipment Buyers Guide not being
published as had been planned?

I received this letter from one of your dealers, dated 10 July:

"We have just been advised by the publisher, Watson-Guptill Publications,
PO Box 1213, Newark, NJ 07101-1213, that this book is not going to become
a reality.  We were not informed of the reason for the decision."

What IS the reason, and are their plans to try again at some time in the
future?
I enjoyed the firs edition, but a lot of new equipment has arrived on the
market
since it - and the two "Radio Receiver - Chance of Choice" (Rainer Lichte)

books were written.
--
David R. Alpert, KB2LUM
ABC News
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Alpert)
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Subject: Re: More SW trivia(Wolfman Jack)
Date: 31 Jul 1995 00:34:20 -0400
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On 27 Jul 1995 in article <Re: More SW trivia(Wolfman Jack)>, 'Lou Josephs
<[e-mail]>' wrote:

>  WRUL, which was owned by Metromedia did a lot more
>programming in the 60's including shows by Al Jazzbeaux Collins and
>Reggie LaVong...plus the first Dx'ing WorldWide hosted by Dick
>Silverstein, later Dick Grayson...His brother Barry during the late 60's
>was the principal person who ran the listeners club with Irwin Belofsky
>as a parttime job.

WRUL was NOT ever owned by Metromedia.


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael A. Hillman)
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Subject: Re: Is there a shortwave car radio
Date: 28 Jul 1995 23:51:04 GMT
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Yes, I saw a Phillips shortwave for cars in a magazine a while
ago. Get a Monitoring Times or Pop Comm & send for free catalogs.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:45 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: AM loop questions
Date: 30 Jul 1995 13:23:04 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, "James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]> writes:
>I recently constructed an AM loop antenna using a 29 inch square wooden
>frame with 8 turns of coated 22 guage wire spaced one-quarter inch apart
>and a variable capacitor I salvaged from a table model radio I acquired
>at a local thirft store. It works great. Only problem is the antenna is
>resonant from approx. 1100 kHz to 2000 kHz. What can I do to lower the
>resonant freqencies of the antenna to cover the entire AM broadcast band?

You're in desperate need of more inductance!

Try adding more turns (quite a few, probably) or better still, go to a
bigger diameter frame.

Have fun!




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: HELP! NEED RECOMEND. FOR SW RADIO
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Mike Precious ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm looking to buy a small portable SW radio. Would like to stay
: below $150 if possible. Does anyone have a recomendation?

: Also, do you recomend digital tuning vrs. analog?
: Thanks
: Mike

Go for digital tuning if you can. Tuning to the exact frequency
( within 1Khz at least ) makes a difference in signal strength/
quality.  The only drawback I can think of, is I've heard about
some of the digital displays emit(generate) a bit of noise
that can be heard on certain parts of the SW bands. But I
haven't heard of such problem with portables, only
desktop receivers (JRD 535 and ???).

I have owned a Radio Shack DX-380 and a SONY ICF-7600G (both
good portable radios for under $200) and did not notice
any interference from the digital display.

Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (guy gournay)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: interested to buy a HF type KENWOOD TS140 not new
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 03:30:30 und
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offer to e-mail address:
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
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  > >   * Telephone answering machine broadcasting noise to most of the house
  > >     via the telephone wiring - improved by installing a good RF filter
  > >     on the answering machine's input line.
  >
  > Yep, I've got an answering machine. Where would I get a good RF filter?

First check whether it is producing noise, by moving the radio's antenna
near it.  Or try unplugging the answering machine to see if the noise
goes away.

I got an RF filter with modular phone connectors which works pretty well
from an AT&T Phone Store for about $15 (Model Z11\00B1).  ICE (Industrial Communications
Engineers, Ltd.) sells some more expensive ones which I have not tried
(Model 465, 30 db, $21; Model 467, 50 db, $35).  Their products are very
high quality.  Their telephone order number is 1-800-423-2666.

73,

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
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  > I got an RF filter with modular phone connectors which works pretty
  > well from an AT&T Phone Store for about $15 (Model Z11\00B1).  ...

Sorry for the editing glitch.  That should be Model Z1001B.

73,

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler)
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Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: 29 Jul 1995 04:12:17 GMT
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In article <3v618g$[e-mail]>,
Frank Adrian <[e-mail]> wrote:

>In addition, they seem to be heavily oriented toward Ham equipment (xceivers,
>etc.).  Just try to get a question answered about SWL stuff - they look
>at you as if you are the lowest form of pond scum!  I know that the Ham
>equipment are the high profit margin items, but would it kill them to
>answer a poor SWL'er's questions?  Without making him/her feel like an
>idiot?

Most likely it's the salesperson who would end up sounding like an idiot
by trying to answer a SWL question.  Don't assume that ham salespeople
know what they're talking about when it comes to shortwave listening.
If you want intelligent SWL advice, consult a dealer who specializes
in SWL equipment.

                                                Greg




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Washington, DC, July 20, 1995 -- Des Moines, Iowa will capture the
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This will be the second broadcast in an ongoing series of "Traveling
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VOA's "Traveling America" segment on Des Moines is being made possible by
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The Voice of America is the international broadcast service of the U.S.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Intensive VOA Coverage of Rapid Reaction Force in Bosnia

Washington, D.C., July 26, 1995 -- Voice of America Serbian, Croatian,
and Slovenian broadcast services are devoting extensive coverage to the
arrival this week of the Rapid Reaction Force in Bosnia.

A recent survey taken in Sarajevo revealed that VOA is the leading
international broadcaster in that city, with 32 percent of international
radio listeners tuning in regularly.

VOA's Newsroom dispatched Doug Roberts to Mount Igman, near Sarajevo, to
cover the arrival of French and British soldiers, who will make up the
bulk of the Rapid Reaction Force.  VOA Croatian Service reporter, Linda
Milsa, also covered the British and French troop movements.

Other VOA correspondents in the area contributed additional coverage.
Gary Thomas accompanied an Americares relief group into Bosnia, and Barry
Wood  filed a report about Serbian media coverage of the new
developments.  David Gollust filed overview reports from Vienna.

VOA Croatian and Serbian, which are on the air respectively for one hour
and two hours and forty-five minutes, assessed the arrival of the Rapid
Reaction Force and its implications through interviews and on-the-scene
reaction.  VOA also broadcasts in Slovenian, another language of the
former Yugoslavia, for forty minutes a day.

VOA Croatian interviewed Marshal Harris, Executive Director of the
American Committee to Save Bosnia, about last weekend's London
Conference.  During another interview, General Antun Tus, Chief and
Special Military Advisor to the President of Croatia, talked about the
possibility of Croatia entering the war.  And Janusz Bugajski, Director
of Eastern European Studies at the Center for Strategic and International
Studies, talked about the conflict in another interview.

VOA Serbian interviewed Colonel Gregory Vuksich, an expert on the Balkans
at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the crisis
in the U.N. "safe areas," based on his recent trip to the former
Yugoslavia.  Andrew Semmel, Legislative Assistant for Foreign Policy to
Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), spoke about efforts to lift the arms
embargo.  The service also broadcast reaction from various Serbian
leaders, including Vesna Pisic, leader of Citizen Alliance; Milan Bozic,
Serbian Renewal Party; and Djordje Basic, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian
Parliament.

The Voice of America is the international radio service of the U.S.
Information Agency, broadcasting almost 900 hours a week in English plus
46 other languages.  VOA direct shortwave and medium wave broadcasts
reach approximately 100 million listeners each week.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  For more information, please contact the Office
of External Affairs, [phone]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:54 1995
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Subject: Radio Shack's Indoor SW Active Antenna
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Date: 29 Jul 95 14:25:33 -0600
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About a year ago, my brother gave me an active antenna from Radio Shack.
It sells for about $3O. I thought it might give a modest boost in
performance. I was really surprised (and glad) that it was able to
bring in stations that were barely audible, and boost them so that they
provided room-filling volume. Some of Radio Shack's products, over the
years, have been duds, but this active antenna is certainly not one of
them. I can receive stations from all over the world with just its
whip antenna. Check it out!


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brad Heavner)
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Subject: Re: RFPI e-mail address
Date: 28 Jul 1995 23:52:48 GMT
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Friends,

Although mail to nicarao will make its way to us, we would
prefer that use use the following address.

[e-mail]

Many thanks.

Brad Heavner
RFPI Production Coordinator


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From: [e-mail] (Hbonder)
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Subject: Re: radioshack shortwave radios.
Date: 30 Jul 1995 21:25:15 -0400
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I enjoy the heck out of my RS "DX-390" Works great for WeFax plus.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hermod Pedersen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Tropical loggings - with NEW Bolivian
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:31:03 GMT
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Some tropical bands loggings made in Huarod, southern Sweden, using
a NRD525 receiver and a beverage antenna (800 meters directed due west
- which means towards the northern parts of South America).

Freq.    UTC   Date  Station and comments
------   ----  ----  ----------------------------------------------
4409,1   0120  18.7  R Eco, Q3, Bolivia, with and ID that shouldn't
                       surprise: "Radio Eco, Eco, Eco"
4510,1   0155  18.7  TENT. R Paucartambo, Q1-2, Peru
4600     0145 often  R Perla del Acre, Q3, Bolivia, and the program
                       Nuestro Mensajero, with of course lots of
                       messages from-to their remote listeners
4702,27 -0211  25.7  R Eco Amor, Q2-3, is a new Bolivian station,
                       transmitting from San Borja, Beni, Bolivia
                       ID something like:
                       "Radio Eco(s?) Amor, (es su programa?) todo el
                       di'a. 4700, banda internacional de 60 metros,
                       onda corta"
                       Close down-ID something like this:
                       "Oyentes de Radio Eco Amor /.../ trabajando
                       por radiofo'nicas por /.../ 4700 banda inter-
                       nacional de 60 metros, onda corta. Radio Eco
                       Amor, San Borja, Beni, Bolivia"
4712,6  -0200  25.7  R Abaroa, Bolivia, Q2, with Noche de amor. A
                       wonder that their signals gets this far. You
                       should see their studio and transmitter. Not
                       to mention isolated Riberalta... All announ-
                       ments was made with flute song in background
4799,8  -0228 often  R Buenas Nuevas, Q3, Guatemala
4960,5   0130  19.7  R HRET, Q2, Honduras, and, as so very often, a
                       program by "El doctor Luis Palau"
4990,9   0205  19.7  R Animas, Q1-2, Bolivia, very hard squeezed
5010,3   0230  25.7  ERPE, Q3, Ecuador. Mostly local indian langauge,
                       but also some Spanish items, such as a message
                       from La Federacio'n de Familias Indi'genas.
                       Also reminds us about their "30 an~os de
                       radiofo'nicas"
5522,3   0035  18.7  R Sudame'rica, Q3, with  Noche de Amor, a
                     program consisting of mostly nonstop huaynos
5620,9   0035 often  R Iluca'n, Q3, Peru with info about the big
                       "feria de Santo Domingo" on July 28, with its
                       huge "baile social".
                       Later lots of comercials with constant eco
                       effects, making the lot impossible to under-
                       stand in spite of clear signal. Guess one
                       ought to write and complain, as one of their
                       faithful foreign listeners...
5981,2   0200  26.7  Unio'n Radio, La Voz Evangelista", Q3, Guatemala
6014,8   0200  18.7  R El Mundo, Q4, sports and add for Coca Cola

Regards,
Hermod Pedersen
Malmo, Sweden




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JB)
Subject: NEW US Shortwave Station is TESTING on 7.355 MHz!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Nntp-Posting-Host: greenworm.watstar.uwaterloo.ca
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 23:53:22 GMT

Greetings all!

        Whilst tuning around the dial today, I came across a loop tape
announcing the following (only initial part of message is shown): "With
glory to God, this is WVTG.....". A phone number and postal address were
mentioned and I decided to phone the station. The individual at the station
was kind enough to give me some technical info on the antenna system and I
have included some info for others who want to attempt to listen for this
station.

Call Sign - WVTG
Transmitter Location - McCaysville GA (near GA, NC and TN border)
Power Output - 50 KW
Antenna - Rhombic fed with open line. Antenna is 900 feet long and suspended
          90 feet above ground
First Day of Testing - July 29, 1995
Test Transmission Times - 1300 to 2200 UTC (9:00 am to 6:00 pm EDT)
Test Frequency - 7.355 MHz
Phone Number - [phone]
Postal Address - Box 1131, Copper Hill TN 37517

Receivers employed at my QTH - R-390A, SP-600, HQ-180C and DX-440
Antenna - Random wire (approx. 5 metres long) running north-south
Comments - Modulation was quite good. Signal affected by occasional fading

        The individual who answered the phone was quite surprised that they
were being received in Canada so I'm going to flatter myself by thinking
that I was their first Candadian listener. The station will QSL reception
reports that are phoned or mailed in.

        Apparently this station has been in the works for the last year-and-
a-half though I cannot recall seeing mention of this station  in any of the
SW magazines that I read. Anybody recall mention of this station?

        Andy Sennit and Jonathon Marks - Do I get a finders fee for
discovering this station (hi! hi!)?

        Good DX and 73 de John Barnard
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:52:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JB)
Subject: Re: 1620 AM RECEPTION
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 19:37:56 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) writes:
>Subject: 1620 AM RECEPTION
>From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 95 14:36:00 -0500


>In article <[e-mail]> you wrote:
>: In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
>: WW> >While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago
>: WW> >middle of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light
>: WW> >classical

>: WF> I'm in nearby Cambridge, and have never heard anything like that with a
>: WF> Kiwa mediumwave loop and Icom R71A. A possibility is a third harmonic of
>: WF> Windsor's CBEF-540 kHz, though given the time of day and 300 Km distance
>: WF> it's unlikely.

>JJ> you know i would pick up WRNO on a cheap AM radio back in the mid 1980s
>JJ> when i lived in central IL..then again that was right down their gun
>JJ> barrell at 20 degrees from tru north.  joewo

>Yeah! Those things happen. Judging from Steve's university location, the most
>likely source is a wireless mike -- maybe a local pirate. I hear nothing
>during daytime hours and at night, infrequent (barely discernible) audio may
>be a second harmonic of 50 KW WGY, though I'm not really sure. CBEF at 5 KW,
>is well heard around here on 540 kHz, even in daytime. The program format
>fits. CBEF is French CBC and they play that sort of thing. However, a weak
>third harmonic on 1620 kHz making it over a 300 Km distance in mid-day is
>highly unlikely. That's why I've asked Steve for mor info.

>Regards...
>Werner

        I have finally managed to identify the station on 1620 kHz that I
have been hearing at nights in Waterloo and it turns out to be a TIS station
broadcasting from Connecticut. Last night between 0600-0700 UTC they were
playing a loop tape concerning the Special Olympics that are to be held in
New Haven and had mention of I-91 and I-95 as approach routes to New Haven.

        Good DX

        73 de John Barnard
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JB)
Subject: Re: NEW US Shortwave Station is TESTING on 7.355 MHz!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 02:59:30 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JB) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (JB)
>Subject: NEW US Shortwave Station is TESTING on 7.355 MHz!
>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 23:53:22 GMT

        I've made an error with respect to the call sign of the station. The
CORRECT call sign is WGTG (With Glory To God) and I've listed the
correction below. As well, they are only testing on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays. Sorry for any inconvenience the incorrect call letters may have
made.

CALL SIGN - WGTG
>Transmitter Location - McCaysville GA (near GA, NC and TN border)
>Power Output - 50 KW
>Antenna - Rhombic fed with open line. Antenna is 900 feet long and suspended
>          90 feet above ground
>First Day of Testing - July 29, 1995
>Test Transmission Times - 1300 to 2200 UTC (9:00 am to 6:00 pm EDT)
>Test Frequency - 7.355 MHz
>Phone Number - [phone]
>Postal Address - Box 1131, Copper Hill TN 37517

>Receivers employed at my QTH - R-390A, SP-600, HQ-180C and DX-440
>Antenna - Random wire (approx. 5 metres long) running north-south
>Comments - Modulation was quite good. Signal affected by occasional fading

>        The individual who answered the phone was quite surprised that they
>were being received in Canada so I'm going to flatter myself by thinking
>that I was their first Candadian listener. The station will QSL reception
>reports that are phoned or mailed in.

73 de John Barnard
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:01 1995
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 03:12:31 -0600
Reply-To: Jeff Slaton <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Jeff Slaton <[e-mail]>
Subject: For Your Information
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:02 1995
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Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 19:47:52 -0600
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From: jill dybka <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Longwave loggings and questions
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Hi;
First, I recommend getting Ken Stryker's _Aero/Marine Beacon Guide_,
it lists thousands of beacons (all over the world) and has info on
propagation and QSLing, too.  This info is taken from his book,
which is available for $15.00 which includes an updater.
Ken Stryker
2856-G West Touhy Ave
Chicago IL 60645

344 FCH  Fresno CA
362 BO   [actually 359 kHz] Boise ID
371 TVC  no listing--could it be TVY, Tooele UT?
290 AOP Rock Springs, WY
353 NYT couldn't find a listing for this. . . .
416 PYD couldn't find this one, either, but there's a PYF on 418 kHz
        from Fairfield TX
326 MCY Mercury NV
389 WLT couldn't find this one. . . .
520 INE  Missoula, MT
Hope this helps.
Jill
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 30 Jul 1995 03:32:48 GMT
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AdmBrd ([e-mail]) penned:
: In article <3upo3m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John Clifford
: Wilke) writes:

: >Pinky ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >: Guy enters a store (not a homeless person). Three guys at the
: >: counter-one engaged in social chitchat with someone, another
: >: working on the phone with a customer a third entering data into
: >: a PC. Guy waits 4-5 minutes. Store clerks don`t even recognize
: >: his presence. Guy approaches clerk working on computer. "How long
: >: will it be before someone can wait on me?" Clerk says: "I`m gonna
: >: be busy for 30 minutes".
: >
: >: This is the kind of treatment you can expect at Amateur Electronic
: >: Supply in Orlando.
: >
: >: I have received email from others who have been treated poorly by
: >: these jerks. IMO, they are a bunch of A**holes.
: >
: >: For those of you who are unhappy with these guys, there's always
: >: Ham Radio Outlet, 390 Diablo Rd., Ste 210, Danville,CA  94526
: >: [phone].
: >
: >
: >     OH! I though you were gonna say "AES in Milwaukee"!
: >
: >     They must have to go through a class in rudeness to be hired.
: >
: >     I was told of a story of one customer who actually jumped up onto
: >             the counter and shouted choice remarks before storming
: out!
: >
: >     jw

: One should keep in mind in the above scenario that this behavior is not
: unique to radio stores; you'll find it at many commercial establishments
: of every type.

: Reminds me of a window sign I once saw many years ago in (I think) an
: appliance store:  "Why go elsewhere and be ignored when you can come
: here?"

: Jim

I've been treated fairly at our local HRO.  But the above description
sound like many of the local Radio Scrap stores.  The 'droids don't get
paid much, and they tend to take it out on the customers.

Actually, I've had most of my bad experiences as a customer of the local
automotive parts stores.  They're the ones that will get set off at the
least provocation.  Probably because there's a lot of competition and if
they don't hustle, they'll lose business.  Caveat Emptor.

--
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Best price on 7600G/SW100???
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:17:13 GMT
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In <3v95q5$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mark Fraser)
writes:
>
>So what's the quick summary on the various Sony, Grundig etc.
>portables / micro portables?  Would like to update my old
>7600D/2001, and maybe get enough performance for my desktop....
>
>/mark
>
>ATTILA FELINGER ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] writes...
>: >Who has the best mail-order price on the SW-7600G and SW100S?
>: >Thx. Replies to the group or [e-mail] or
[e-mail]
>: >Thx
>: >
>: >Harry/N1QVE
>: >
>
>: A couple of weeks ago I ordered my SW-7600G from Bi-Rite. It was
$159.
>: When I ordered it I was told I would receive it within 7 or 10 days,
>: but it arrived within less than a week.
>
>: Attila

About 2 months ago, I got a 7600G out of a J&B ad in the Sunday N.Y.
Times for $149.95+about $7 or 8 s/h. It got to San Francisco in about 4
or 5 days, as I recall. If you're getting a portable, you might look at
the ads in the Sunday N.Y. Times. If you're getting a desktop, you
might want to consider who can give you support, where you would get
repairs, et alia.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Need Voice of America Freqs..
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:30:13 GMT
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In <3vbqot$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeff
Cullinan) writes:
>
>Can anyone help me with voa freqs...I do listen to voa in Australia in

>the mornings on 17735khz they romp in well...2300--0100 utc...
>my books are out of date, and the freqs have changed... i heard voa
give
>out an email adress other day, but think i got it wrong...could anyone

>help me with the freqs thanks...English speaking ones...
>regards to all
>from Jeff
>[e-mail]
>
Try

ftp://ftp.voa.gov/pub/radio/schedules/comprehensive-transmission-list

If you prefer, you can probably get the same stuff off their gopher
which, I assume, is gopher.voa.gov

They don't have web pages, to the best of my knowledge.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Hauser cancels World Harvest Radio
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:36:19 GMT
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Glen Hauser removed "World of Radio" from World Harvest Radio (or who
knows--with his snide remarks about religion, it might have been the
other way around) because they had been clipping pieces of his program.
I haven't noticed anything missing, particularly, when I listened to
the loud and clear (in San Francisco) signal from Hawaii UTC Monday at
0330 on 17510 but I did notice that they put an ad/promo between the
theme and the rest of the program.

(Note--WWCR is moving its switch from 15685 to 9475 back to 2100 as of
August, which would make the Friday 2115 transmission inaudible here.)



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Non 530/1610 E.I.S.
Date: 30 Jul 1995 15:46:00 GMT
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I notice that the city of Belvedere, California (north of the Golden
Gate Bridge) has their Emergency Information Service station on 840
kHz. We know, of course, that 1610-1700 are going to become new MW BC
channels. Will 530 still be reserved for T.I.S./E.I.S. stations?

Here is another question about marginal services on medium wave
channels. When I was at M.I.T., back when their 10-watt student station
was WTBS (I wonder what happened to that call <g>) they had a service
in the dorms on 640 kHz. But, apparently, Emerson College, in Boston,
had a far stronger service on 640 which could be heard all over
downtown Boston and even about 20 feet away from the M.I.T. dorms. I've
never seen a listing for the Emerson station. Is it still on, and what
was its F.C.C. status?



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:08 1995
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From: John Heinrichs <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: 28 Jul 1995 07:05:02 GMT
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In article <3up44h$[e-mail]> Jim Burke, [e-mail] writes:
>I'm new to this group.  I have a Transoceanic that's served me well over
>the years.  No problems...just it's size!!!
>
>Would anyone recommend just holding on to it for nostalgia sake...selling
>it??? How Much???  Or just buying one of the new Sonys or Grundigs for
>their improved performance???
>
>Thanks
>

Jim:

  Hang on to it!  I've got mine on the nightstand next to the bed and listen to it
  sometimes before I drift off...  Just like I did in the 60s as a teenager (same
  radio, too - I maintain it religiously).  Yeah, they're big, but have several good
  points:

  1.  Keeping the bands calibrated is a snap (with the manual of course) using a
  digital receiver as a reference

  2.  The sound is grand

  3.  You can hook it up to a car battery directly with no adapters

  4.  Mine has a weather band (now someone tell me why modern digital SW receivers
  don't come with one!)

  5.  I believe I could run it over with my car (literally) and it would still function.

  6.  My wife can use it much easier than my Sony SW7600

  Anyway, they're wonderful radios and I suspect you'd get much less than its true value
  if you sold it.

  John

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kolb)
Date: 31 Jul 95 12:20:50
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Subject: AM loop questions
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To make the loop antenna tune lower, you need either more inductance or
more capacitance.

Looking through old papers, I see the Sanserino loop was 10 turns,
with 1/2" between turns, with a tap at two turns to feed the receiver.
I always had a FET preamp connected instead of a low impedance tap on mine.

The typical variable cap used in old radios was 365 pF per section
but not always. If you have a two gang cap and the plates of one
section are larger than the other, use the bigger section. Note that
the connections are between the frame and the tab of one section,
not between the two tabs of the two sections. Most caps would have
a built-in trimmer cap-a copper plate separated from the frame by
a piece of mica, and an adjustment screw. This can be removed to
get the maximum spread between min and max C.

Since you are tuning from 1000 kHz to 2000 kHz, the proper proceedure
would be to add turns to bring the upper limit down closer to 1600. Since
you are getting a 2:1 tuning range, you won't get 540 to 1600 directly, about a
3:1 range. Now add a switch to connect an extra fixed capacitor in
parallel with the tuning cap, 270 or 300 pF should work well. You'll
end up with two bands, perhaps 540-1000 with the switch on and 800-1700
with the switch off. adjust the number of turns and the size of the
extra cap to set the freq coverage you need. In some cases, people
had three band loops.

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From: [e-mail] (John Kolb)
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Subject: Re: APOLLO 13: DX-160 Speaker
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I noticed that speaker in Apollo 13 also, but I was certain it
was a DX-150 speaker instead :))

Still have the speaker, but not the radio.

--
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Pebble in the Sky - Escondido, CA - 619-743-2511 - V.34+


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Gutstein)
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Subject: Newbie Antenna Question
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Several years ago I purchased a $170 unit from Radio Shack (I don't
remember the model number) and found that I didn't receive much from
inside my apartment. I've decided to try again with either the Yacht Boy
400 or the Sony 7600G. How important is it to purchase an external
antenna and is there a compact unit at a reasonable cost that will allow
good reception?
Thanks,
Joe

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:12 1995
From: [e-mail] (John Desmond)
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Subject: Apollo 13: dx-160 speaker
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>Subject: APOLLO 13: DX-160 Speaker

>In the movie, did anyone else recognize the speaker that NASA placed in
>Marilyn Lovell's home so she could hear the the astronaut's transmissions?
>It was the wonderful Radio Shack DX-160 external speaker, with a "NASA"
>paper logo pasted over where it says "Realistic" on the center of the
>grill.

Yep, I saw that too.  I did not see what they were supposed to have it
connected to though.  Was there a SW rig in the house?

73, John  K0TG
[e-mail]

 * SLMR 2.1a *




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic Replacement
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 95 01:46:57 GMT
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John Heinrichs <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <3up44h$[e-mail]> Jim Burke, [e-mail] writes:
>>I'm new to this group.  I have a Transoceanic that's served me well over
>>the years.  No problems...just it's size!!!
[snip]
>  Hang on to it!  I've got mine on the nightstand next to the bed and listen to it
>  sometimes before I drift off...  Just like I did in the 60s as a teenager (same
>  radio, too - I maintain it religiously).  Yeah, they're big, but have several good

  For all Trans-Oceanic fans, you should get the book, THE ZENITH
TRANS-OCEANIC: THE ROYALTY OF RADIOS, by John Bryant and Harold Cones.
  As they say, the rise and fall of the Zenith T-O mirrors the
rise and fall of the American electronics industry.  The story of that
is (or was to me) fascinating.  The book also gives lots of info on
discerning which model you have, and on restoring a T-O.

  WARNING:  Reading this book is likely to make you want to become
a T-O collector.  I've had my 1947 vintage T-O since 1973, but now
I want to get some of other vintages.

=========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)      | "Computer users will need a
[e-mail]   | mouse when they grow a third
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   |  --President of Wordstar
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh Am Radio Soc |                   circa 1983




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Weather Frequencies
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 95 02:04:57 GMT
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[e-mail] (mouse) wrote:
>In article <3vbsh2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (UKBoy2) says:
>>
>>Does anyone know the shortwave frequencies that broadcast the weather
>>information for the airports along the east coast of the USA?  Are there
>>any VHF frequencies that broadcast this information along the east coast
>>also?
>
>6604 Khz is the freq for New York/Gander VOLMET, which handles the E. Coast.
>It's on USB! There is another one on 10050 I beleive is the same thing.
>
>
>>Also, are there any shortwave frequencies in the US that broadcast the
>>weather for western Europe, such as London, as I cannot receive Shanwick's
>>broadcasts being 4400 miles away?  Any help in these areas would be
>>greatly appreciated.
>
>I can pick up an RAF VOLMET on 4722 Khz, But I think it changed freqs. I'll
>check it out tonight and I'll let you know what the new one is.


  According to the "Shortwave Listening" chapter of the amateur radio
OPERATING MANUAL published by the American Radio Relay League, weather
info is available on:

  KHz
 3413 Aero Weather- Shannon Ireland
 3485 Aero Weather- NY, NY and Gander, Newfoundland
 4722 RAF Aero Weather
 5505 Aero Weather- Shannon
 6604 Aero Weather- NY, NY and Gander
 6676 Aero Weather- Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Bombay
 6679 Aero Weather- Honolulu, Tokyo, Auckland, Hong Kong
 6753 Canadian Military Weather- Edmonton, Trenton, St. Johns
 8828 Aero Weather- Honolulu, Tokyo, Auckland, Hong Kong
 8957 Aero Weather- Shannon
10051 Aero Weather- NY, NY and Gander
11200 RAF Aero Weather
11387 Aero Weather- Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Bombay
13264 Aero Weather- Shannon
13270 Aero Weather- NY, NY and Gander
13282 Aero Weather- Honolulu, Tokyo, Auckland, Hong Kong

  This chapter was written by that great engineer, writer,
radio hobbyist and raconteur, Curt Phillips!  (But, actually, this
info was given to me by Tom McKee K4ZAD.)
  Hope the info helps.

===========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author===============
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Subject: Tuning into BBC intl. language freq.
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I would like to know if I can tune in to the URDU language program of
the BBC world service broadcasted for South Asia. I am living in
Houston, TX.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:15 1995
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This sounds like a good idea! ...i certainly would like to hear from
other SWL on a real time basis to find out what is going on in the airwaves!

-kevin




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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:16 1995
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From: Kim Niendorf <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: R4 in France (Re: Archers newsgroup: proposal)
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[e-mail] (Richard Herring) wrote:
>
> David Shepherd ([e-mail]) wrote:

No it was me, Kim Niendorf

>
> : : : When I investigated this last year, I heard a Russian station
> : : : on 198 (not 200 as it would create a beat). This is in line with
> : : : the history of this frequency.  It could be quite troublesome in
> : : : the UK at night when I listened to the BBC WS.  Unless something
> : : : has changed radicallly since then, this is the source of the
> : : : intereference.
>
>
> Ah. Isn't the WRTH wonderful. One of the least user-friendly reference
> works I have ever had to wrestle with.
> Indeed, when I look under "Poland", it shows that Polskie Radio has
> transmitters on 198 and 225 kHz; the former is not listed under "198".
>

This is interesting as I've not heard it before.  It would be
quite silly to utilise a LF freq when there is a (relatively) close
powerful one in Russia.

As far as the WRTH is concerned, it's not surprising that it gets
out of date with things changing so much.  This seems like a straight-
forward typo, though.  Can anyone confirm that this tx is on air?


Kim


P.S. The ng list has been updated as it had become inappropriate.


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Subject: Re: !!!!!!!!!!!ORANGE COUNTY LOGGINHS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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     First Off this is referring to OC ing Southern California and am
requesting SW broadcast stations, utilities heard, FM stations and their
watt output for anything related to OC.




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Loo)
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Subject: french stations
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does anyone know of any french speaking stations on shortwave that
i could pick up from usa?
thanks.
ken
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:31:55 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(George Snyder) wrote:

>   > An update: With all external influences (lamp, fan, etc) turned off,
>   > the constant static is still there and is so loud it practically
>   > drains out all but the strongest local AM stations. I finally
>   > managed to null 90% of the static by placing the radio in a certain
>   > corner of the apartment. I don't know what is causing this QRM. ...
>
> Some sources that have given me a great deal of trouble:
>
>   * Aging fluorescent light bulbs - improved by putting in new bulbs.
My bulb is only a few months old.
>
>   * Telephone answering machine broadcasting noise to most of the house
>     via the telephone wiring - improved by installing a good RF filter
>     on the answering machine's input line.
Yep, I've got an answering machine. Where would I get a good RF filter?
>
>   * Electrostatic air filter (high voltage power supply) - improved by
>     turning it off, later by building an outdoor antenna.
I'm not sure if my air purifier would fit. I'm looking at the specs and
they don't mention electrostatic operation.
>
> Note that RF noise can propagate through house wiring, so check around
> wall sockets, lamp cords, etc.  If you are on good terms with your
> neighbors, you may be able to visit them and use your portable to track
> down noise source(s).
Hmmm...I only have one apartment directly adjacent to mine, occupied by a
lady who stays there during the week so she doesn't have to commute
between her house in Hayward and her job here in SF, so she doesn't have
much stuff, just a bed, dresser, TV, and lamp.
>
> --  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
> --                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
> --                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:33:36 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Andy Gardner) wrote:

> In article <loquismo-2507952104110001@204.118.64.12>, [e-mail]
> (Bryan Cowan) wrote:
>
> > An update: With all external influences (lamp, fan, etc) turned off, the
> > constant static is still there and is so loud it practically drains out
> > all but the strongest local AM stations. I finally managed to null 90% of
> > the static by placing the radio in a certain corner of the apartment. I
> > don't know what is causing this QRM. Some possibilities are: hallway
> > lights, the sign on the outside of the building, streetlights. The cause
> > is definately external to my apartment (ie. nothing in the apartment
> > affects it). Does anybody have any other ideas as to source and what I can
> > do about it?
>
> Some items that I have found eminate strong interference on AM:
>
> 1. The fluorescent display on a NRD-525 (don't try running a loop near one!).
On a WHAT?
>
> 2. The fluorescent display on some VideoRecorders (VCR). Before I switched
> from a loop to a remote longwire, I use to have to unplug my VCR to stop
> the noise (just switching it off isn't any good, as the fluorescent
> display is still running).
Yep, I forgot to mention I have a VCR. I'll try unplugging it.
>
> 3. Computer controlled burglar alarms. Very noisy!
Does a fire alarm count as well?
>
> Good luck!
>
> --
> Andy Gardner
> Whanganui-a-tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand)
> Recently upgraded from Intel/Windows to PowerMac and VERY HAPPY!
Wonderful! Welcome to Mac!


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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:35:25 GMT
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In article <3v87bf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Tim Bohr (R)) wrote:

> Maybe one of your adjacent apartments has a "touch switch" on a incandescent
> lamp. These are the types where you touch it a certain number of times
> (1, 2 or three) depending on the brightness you want. I've found these
> to supply horrendous AM interference.
It's possible that the lady next door has this kind of lamp. My lamp was
made as a touch switch lamp, but I use a flourescent bulb in it.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> In article <loquismo-2507952104110001@204.118.64.12>,
[e-mail] (Bryan
> Cowan) writes:
>
(snip)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: RADIO MISKUT?
Date: 29 Jul 1995 02:40:10 GMT
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In article <3v6i85$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ulis R.
Fleming ) wrote:

> In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
> Has anyone heard this before?
> I was clicking through the memories on the SW Rcvr and stopped when I
> heard something interesting.
>
> At 2200 utc on 5770 khz USB a male Spanish numbers station.  It
> actually sounded live!  Very unusual.  I guess it was not Radio Miskut
> since who would tune their transmitters with number and final! at the
> end.
>
> BTW, has anyone hear Radio Miskut lately?

You've actually heard a numbers station! You're pretty lucky, as most SWLs
never are lucky enough to stumble across one. If you have a copy of _The
Complete Shortwave Listener's Handbook_, printed in 1983, it tells you
about numbers stations. (Basically, for those who don't know, a numbers
station was supposedly run by Soviet spies who fed numbers to operatives
via SW who would decode them with one time pads. I had assumed that the
stations had died out with the USSR, but obviously they haven't.) As for
Radio Miskut, I don't know anything about them.


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
Date: 30 Jul 1995 06:05:01 GMT
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In article <3vafmv$[e-mail]>, Steve Whitt
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> A few tips that might help:
>
> Permanently wired-in touch switches/dimmers can only be isolated where
> the electricity supply enters the flat/house.
Oh, I see. Nope, no *permanent* dimmer switches. Possibly a switch on a
lamp could cause trouble. The apartments have a regular on/off switch
leading to a plug for a lamp. (BTW, I realize *flat* is equivalent to
*apartment* in Britain, but in San Francisco the words are not
interchangeable, refering to two distinct types of attached units.)
>
> Suggested strategy is to throw the power breaker on your main electric
> supply (or pull the main fuse) whilst using a portable radio on
> batteries. Only this will prove that nothing in your own flat is the
> source of the interference.
Fortunately, the local breaker is in the apartment, eliminating the need
to fool around with the downstairs setup. There are three double breakers,
and two have already been turned off by me. (One is for the useless
heater, the other for a power hungry electric oven I never use.) The other
controls lights, plugs, etc.
>
> If you have friendly neighbours persuading them to flip their breakers
> one by one should eliminate them from your investigation.
Fortunately, I'm on good terms with the lady next door, whose apartment is
the only one directly adjacent to mine. (The other walls are two outside
brick walls and the walls adjacent to the hall and stairway. The building
is a walkup; there is no elevator.)
>
> Failing that use the portable radio as a df tool to find the source. This
> is hard to do indoors since the interference can be distributed by the
> electric wiring.
Yes, it seems to be constant from everywhere.
>
> Also take the portable out of the building. Is the interference weaker,
> stronger? Does it get stronger as you approach other nearby buildings.
And hope it doesn't get stolen. ;)
>
> Finding the source requires a methodical approach & a process of
> elimination. However, sadly, that is only half the problem. The second
> half can be harder; namely curing the interference once you've found what
> is causing it especially if the source doesn't belong to you!
Yep, especially if the source is the electric sign I can see across the
street outside my window right now, or any number of signs or streetlights
in the area.
>
> Good luck
Thanks I'll need it!
>
> Steve Whitt
> Editor Medium Wave News
> <[e-mail]>

Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:23 1995
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Bonneville changed the call letters. I've got promos for shows on WRUL
with both Reggie and Al Collins.



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:24 1995
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At 8:59 PM on 29 Jul 95, Stan Phillips said to Marc Cukier:

SP> Hi there, Some years ago I was told of an amateur who could put a wire
SP> antenna outside but was NOT allowed to make a hole to bring the feed
SP> into the apartment. (No mention of any drain holes). The solution was to
SP> stick some aluminium foil on both the outside and inside of the window
SP> pane forming a capacitor in series with the wire antenna.


Hi Stan,

I've never heard of this but interesting nonetheless.
I suppose that's how they use cellular car antennas.

Thanks for the tip.

Marc

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Subject: Re: Antenna Project
From: [e-mail] (Marc Cukier)
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Hi Larry,

LP> Its my guess that a single length of wire strung between the supports
LP> will work as well as anything.  I doubt that you will got much benefit
LP> from for looping the wire back on itself and from practical experience I
LP> think your just going to waste the wire, obscure the view from your
LP> balcony and create an ugly eyesore.

yes, but it will keep the pidgeons away!

LP> Probably your best bet would be to get one of the better active antennas
LP> and use some narrow gauge coax to carry the signal from the external
LP> unit to your listening post.  I realize this is an expensive approach.


Some good ideas, thanks. Though I don't know about using an active antenna:
I'm listening on a Grundig 700 right now and I think that may be overkill.

Thanks for your ideas,

Marc

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Veldhuis)
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* Crossposted in LOGS(LOCAL)
* Crossposted in rec.radio.shortwave
* Crossposted in shortwave
* Crossposted in swl.028

-> Also available on Word Wide Web: http://www.pi.net/~veldhuis/ <-


Hello All,


Some stations logged last night:

3260,0      2221-2229   29/7    Guizhou 1, Guiyang (CHN)
Chinese talk, flute music.
SINPO: 24242

4918,9      2258-2313   29/7    Radio Quito, Quito (EQA)
Spanish talk, many IDs, sports (football).
SINPO: 34242

5055        2139-2201   29/7    RFO, Matoury (GUF)
French talk, LA music, announcements, tentative ID.
SINPO: 24242





LOCATION:       Borne, in the Eastern part of the Netherlands
RECEIVER:       JRC NRD-535
                Lowe HF-150
ANTENNA:        12 meter longwire with Magnetic Longwire Balun
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                   Don't forget to post YOUR logs here!
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73',

Mark Veldhuis.    E-mail (Internet):    [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Mansfield)
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Subject: Re: Longwave loggings and questions
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In article <[e-mail]> "James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: "James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Longwave loggings and questions
>Date: Sat, 29 Jul 1995 17:16:25 -0700

>Can someone give me the location of these stations or direct me to a site
>on the net where I can find them?

I would go to the nearest small airport and buy a sectional chart for your
area, it has all the NDB beacons frequencies and call letters.

>Also, when is the best time to listen for longwave signals? Are certain
>seasons of the year better than others? Is longwave propogation affected
>by weather patterns (areas of high pressure, approaching fronts, etc.)?

Jim, I've had the best luck in the winter, the colder the better.  There are
fewer lightning storms then and I've also found in the summer months,
early morning, just before and during sunrise to be a good time.
It won't take you long to get the hang of LF listening.  It will present some
problems for you to solve though :-)

Mark



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Hi Jay,
I see you aare still talking politics here so you will no longer be
read by me, you have just joined my lock out file.  So I sincerely
hope you don't offer constructive sw comments because if you do I am
going to miss them
But over the last couple of months I haven't read anything useful
posted by you so it probably won't matter.  Don't bother flaming me,
due to what I have stated above I won't read it anyway.  I recommend
everyone else do the same.
Mike


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:28 1995
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Hi everybody,
Did any of you grab the icf2010/2001d archive from the 2010/2001d
list.  I joined the list and asked if it would be possible for Gary
to send it over in 60k chunks but he said no.  Are they available by
ftp anywhere as ftpmailers default to 60k.  Which means I could get
them.
Thanks,
Mike


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (mouse)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Weather Frequencies
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In article <3vbsh2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (UKBoy2) says:
>
>Does anyone know the shortwave frequencies that broadcast the weather
>information for the airports along the east coast of the USA?  Are there
>any VHF frequencies that broadcast this information along the east coast
>also?

6604 Khz is the freq for New York/Gander VOLMET, which handles the E. Coast.
It's on USB! There is another one on 10050 I beleive is the same thing.


>Also, are there any shortwave frequencies in the US that broadcast the
>weather for western Europe, such as London, as I cannot receive Shanwick's
>broadcasts being 4400 miles away?  Any help in these areas would be
>greatly appreciated.

I can pick up an RAF VOLMET on 4722 Khz, But I think it changed freqs. I'll
check it out tonight and I'll let you know what the new one is.


Mouse


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Subject: Re: Shortwave Weather Frequencies
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In article <3vepmn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Curt Phillips) says:
>


>  According to the "Shortwave Listening" chapter of the amateur radio
>OPERATING MANUAL published by the American Radio Relay League, weather
>info is available on:
>
>
>  This chapter was written by that great engineer, writer,
>radio hobbyist and raconteur, Curt Phillips!

 You forgot to add modest   :) :) :) !!




> (But, actually, this
>info was given to me by Tom McKee K4ZAD.)
>  Hope the info helps.
>
>===========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author===============
>Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI) | "Microsoft is a synomym of SLOW!!!"
>Engr Proj Mgr., Industrial & Research;  [e-mail]
>North Carolina Division of Energy;    Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group
>Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114; ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh Am Radio Soc, NRA
>

Thanks for the info Curt. The 4722 is now on 4738 (I'm listening right now).


Mouse


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The RAF VOLMET is on 4738 instead of 4722.

Mouse


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:31 1995
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I have a never-installed Eavesdropper trapped SWL antenna. It is in
its original package with instructions. Package has been opened but
antenna has never been uncoiled. Covers 11, 13, 16, 19, 25 31 ,41 ,49
and 60 meter bands. Has balanced 50-75 ohm transmission line. Cost
$65.00 first $25.00 (including U.S. domestic postage) takes it.

Email for details.

Norm Lehfeldt
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: question on Philips D2935
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Summary: it was a steal
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Zaharias Liangas  <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >Does anyone know or have a report for the D2935 Philips Magnavox radio?
  >This is my third radio on my shack and i wish to know if there is any
  >comments on it

I can't cite a full length report, but a D2935 picture and feature
list appear in Rainer Lichte's 1985 "Radio Receiver - Chance or Choice,"
published by Gilfer Shortwave.

Sears Roebuck sold the D2935 for $170 and then closed them out
in 1988 at $85 each -- quite a bargain for a digitally synthesized,
150 kHz - 30 MHz & FMBCB receiver with memory.

Bought a D2935 thinking I'd use it on vacation and for sniffing
out local sources of QRN.  I've taken one real vacation in the 7 years
since and have used the D2935 rarely.

Once loaded with batteries, the D2935 is pretty heavy as the
entire AC power supply (w/transformer) is built inside.  It's not a
Sony 2010.  It doesn't scan, doesn't have synchronous detection,
nor tune the VHF aircraft band.  I don't care much for the
membrane keypad.

Still and all, the D2935 was more than a good value -- it was a steal
back then.  It works better than I had expected.
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:33 1995
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Subject: Atlanta,GA Users of YB400 or 7600G, Best Recptn?
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 95 12:23:04 -0500
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I am looking for a good SW radio for listening to BBC World Service,
and other European worldband major radio services.
I've narrowed it down to the Grundig YB400 and the Sony 7600G.

My question is for anyone doing DX of such radio services from
Atlanta, GA, which radio is best. I've read that the Sony is better
for less than perfect locations for reception. However, the Grundig
has a better feature set with the exception of the Synchronous Detect.
which it lacks. Can anyone speak from experience in this area, Atlanta,
(I'm in North Fulton Cty.) as to which is the better receiver?

Thanks for any info.
Pat Gibbs
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:34 1995
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Subject: Millennium 3-Hour Chargers? Any good? Or EveryReady's Charger?
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[e-mail] asks:

> I was wondering if anyone has used the Millennium 3-Hour charger,
> Millennium 1-Hour charger or Millennium batteries?
>
> Or has anyone used the Everready 3-Hour charger or Everyready batteries?
>
> I see the Millennium charger has a one year warrenty and the Everyready
> charger has a lifetime warrenty.  I like the ideal of the lifetime
> warrenty of the Everyready but thought maybe I should get the Millennium
> charger since maybe their charger was enginnered for their batteries(I
> have Millennium Batteries).

I first got the Millennium charger by accident: one of those low-paid
salespeople at one of those discount places told me: oh, ya, you can
use this charger with _any_ rechargeable batteries. By the time I
opened it up to find that I could use _only_ millennium, I just
didn't have the energy to go back and return it. In any case,
it has turned out all right. I have been using it for several years
with no problems and the Millennium batteries seem to keep a charge
well enough. All I can say is that I have no major complaints.

REgards,

Phil


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From: [e-mail] (Powell E. Way III)
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Subject: Re: Emerson 10 Band Portable
Date: 29 Jul 1995 04:04:04 GMT
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In article <3v9bv5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>In article <3v864e$[e-mail]>,
>Greg Wagnitz (R) <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>áI'm not sure about the make of this radio...but...
>>áI purchased an Emerson (model PS-4010) 10 band shortwave receiver
>>áat a garage sale for $5 and it works just fine.  It covers from 2.3 MHz
>>áto 21 MHz with only a couple of skips and AM & FM stereo broadcast.
>>áMy question is this: Does anyone know who manufactured this radio for
>>áEmerson, or do they make their own - And who I'd contact to get a copy
>>áof the manual for it.  I'm not even sure how old it is.
>>áAnybody have any ideas???  Thanks...
>
>Well, a good start mighe be to look for a label that states the country of
>manufacture. If it's China, it cold be almost anyone :-(
>
>Why do you need the manual? There shouldn't be much about operating a
>cheap analog portable that isn't obvious pretty quickly.
>
>
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I have one....Sangean made it...


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:36 1995
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
Date: 30 Jul 1995 21:07:08 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]> Don Moore wrote:

>Latin American stations. I've only heard two Canadian harmonics in
>all that time versus about 60 or so American ones. The bulk of my

I heard the 7th harmonic of CBF-690 in Montreal on 4830.  It was
intermittent, cutting in and out, but I could hear the primary
weakly (it was about an hour before sunset) and confirm it was the
same station.  I think this was last winter, as I recall.  Surprised
the hell out of me to hear a CBC transmitter putting out harmonics.

>Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. I have an in-depth article on
>DXing Medium Wave harmonics coming up this fall in the NASWA Journal.
>I'm not sure which issue, either September or October, I believe.

Don's article about MW harmonics is currently scheduled to appear in
the November issue of the NASWA Journal.

Ralph
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rfhamilton)
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Subject: Re: Longwave loggings and questions
Date: 30 Jul 1995 21:53:25 -0400
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Here are some of the locations that you listed:
                      FCH - 344 Chandler, CA
                                                AOP - 290 Antelope, WY

MCY - 326 Mercury, NV
                         INE - 521 Missoula, MT
                                                    Bob

Bob Hamilton


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Helps)
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Subject: Re: Best price on 7600G/SW100???
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 10:56:54 LOCAL
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (ATTILA FELINGER) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] writes...
>>Who has the best mail-order price on the SW-7600G and SW100S?
>>Thx. Replies to the group or [e-mail] or [e-mail]
>>Thx
>>
>>Harry/N1QVE

I think this is of interest to severakl people.  Please post perhaps Harry can
post a summary.


>A couple of weeks ago I ordered my SW-7600G from Bi-Rite. It was $159.
>When I ordered it I was told I would receive it within 7 or 10 days,
>but it arrived within less than a week.

>Attila

Sounds good.  Phone number for Bi_Rite please?

Richard Helps,  BYU,  Porvo UT


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:38 1995
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From: Richard Mclachlan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 95 07:51:22 GMT
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  I know that the Ham
> >equipment are the high profit margin items, but would it kill them to
> >answer a poor SWL'er's questions?

You must be kidding ! We run 7 ham/SWL stores in the UK, and the ham
equipment accounts for 5% of the profit and 95% of the hassle.

Give me an SWL as a customer any day!!

>
>

--
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Lowe Electronics UK


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rob110178)
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Subject: DX-392
Date: 29 Jul 1995 19:47:32 -0400
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Hello

I Got The Radio Shack DX-392 Today And Want To Know If Someone Can Tell Me
If It Is A Decent Radio

I Would Also Like To Get Some SWL Tips Because I Am Relatively New To SWL
And Havent Been Able To Find Anything

I Live In Bronx NY Close To City Island (If Anyone Knows The Area)

Thanks For Any Help You Can Give


Robert A. Wukich
Student For Hire
Reach Me At The Following Email Addresses
[e-mail] (dont expect a fast response that box is permantly
sloshed)
[e-mail] Best Bet


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From: Robert Murdock <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: CLASSIC RADIO ON CFRB
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WYFR... Okeechobee, Florida?


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From: [e-mail] (rod)
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       I have a pair of 8874 Eimac Grid Tubes. Brand New in Box.
    Sell the pair for $500.00
-
                     Call: 201-797-1227
                   E-Mail: [e-mail]

                                                Rod  N2RVM




From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:40 1995
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Is there a radio mailing list?
Roger



From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SBJohnston)
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM reception
Date: 30 Jul 1995 00:37:39 -0400
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Don moore wrote:

>I will say, however, that Canadian stations tend to be
>very "clean" as opposed to American and Latin American stations.

FYI:  Generally speaking, US stations are required to have all harmonics
at least 80 dB down from the main carrier.  Current FCC regs require this
to be checked once a year at least.  Of course, with the decline in the
money-making by AM stations over the recent years, many foolish station
owners/managers have tried to economize on engineering expenditures, and
no one is properly maintaining the aging equipment at such shoestring
operations.

Several things can cause reception of harmonics -- poor installation or
maintenance of the transmitter, or the station's antenna system (corroded
metal-to-metal joints in tower(s) can increase harmonic radiation, for
example)  or a local (that is, near your receiver)  problem of such
corrosion on a metallic object.

I have experienced extreme harmonic signals from a local broadcaster, only
to discover it was my own antenna!  It was hard to figure at first, since
I could hear sizable harmonics on other antennas and radios, but yep, the
wire inside the plastic-coated ladderline was broken, wet, corroded,
resulting in non-linear reradiation of their signal!  Worst with that
antenna on the receiver, but also on the other antennas since they were
pretty tightly coupled together in my small backyard.  I have also heard
of nearby metal structures causing such trouble (metal downspouts,
cellular phone towers near AM broadcast transmitter sites, etc).

Of course, the situation described could only happen when you live within
the area of strong signal for the station.  It's unlikely with the tiny
signals from  distant stations.




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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SBJohnston)
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Subject: Re: More Jerks Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 30 Jul 1995 00:46:06 -0400
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Someone was quoted as saying...

>to AES's credit they did go so far as to put up a sign that says
>"This is not a radio club" and to a point they're right. I'm sure
>they could spend all day hobknobing

This is to their *credit* ?!?  To me it is sign of their bad attitude.
What arrogance...


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Technical Intelligence-MN-USA)
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Subject: Re: Radio Freedom Fund
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Dr Linda Thompson? What ever happend to Adjuctant (or whatever)
General Linda Thompson?

I think "Dr" Thompson is a few transistors shy of a functioning
CPU.

But I guess she makes a good living off of video tapes, etc..

Ed

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: The most effective thing I did, bar none, was my radio program on WWCR.  As
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: and around us in our communities.  Many of the stations have literally been
: bought out.  As I've been a guest on over 700 radio programs in the last two
: and half years, I have seen many things done to wipe programs off the air
: that discuss controversial issues, from blocking phone lines, blowing up
: transformers, buying the stations out, threatening to burn the station down,
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:44 1995
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From: Tim Manwell <[e-mail]>
Subject: difference single vs dual conversion
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I've been listening to SW for a few years now, but am not too up on the
technicalities of radio.  Can someone give me a brief explanation of the
difference between single and dual conversion designs.......and also, are
most, all or few digital portables 'dual' conversion?  What would be examples
of low priced digital dual conversion models?  Thanks y'all.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:45 1995
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In article <3v7on4$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Andy Sennitt" writes:
>
> That has given me an idea for the 50th anniversary edition of WRTH.
> Many of you must have seen or heard linguistic howlers on
> international radio over the years. One that comes to mind is Radio
> Moscow (sic) playing an extract from the "Nutcrusher Suite". If you
> have any genuine examples which might amuse readers of WRTH, please
> E-mail them to me and they will be considered for publication (with
> credit, of course).
>
>
There's a real old one that has appeared on many "Bloopers recordings"...
I think it went..."...network of the Canadian Broadcorping Castration"

Ouch!
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:46 1995
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From: Tony Hill <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: HELP! NEED RECOMEND. FOR SW RADIO
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Mike Precious <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I'm looking to buy a small portable SW radio. Would like to stay
>below $150 if possible. Does anyone have a recomendation?
>Mike

I've owned both the Sony ICF-SW30 (about $100) and the ICF-SW7600G (about
$200), and found them both to be great radios for the relative prices.
I've read some things on this ng lately about the 7600G being available
in some outlets for around $150.  If that's the case, I would run, not
walk, and pick up this jewel.
                                   Tony




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From: [e-mail] (Ulis R. Fleming )
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Subject: Re: Hauser cancels World Harvest Radio
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Does anyone have an updated schedule to World of Radio???

THANKS


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:47 1995
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My SW55 quit last Friday. No radio, timer, clock etc. Unless SONY admits to a
design fault I'll have to pay the $100.00 flat rate repair charge.
Any SW55 owners with similar failure modes ?

TIA


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:48 1995
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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:50 1995
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Subject: 1620 AM RECEPTION
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <[e-mail]>, Joe Wosik
            <[e-mail]> writes:

In article <[e-mail]> you wrote:
: In article <1995Jul19.161120.61279163@IMPRINT> , pcuser@IMPRINT writes:
: WW> >While tuning through the upper AM broadcast band  a couple of weeks ago
: WW> >middle of the day, I recieived a weak signal on 1620 AM playing light
: WW> >classical

: WF> I'm in nearby Cambridge, and have never heard anything like that with a
: WF> Kiwa mediumwave loop and Icom R71A. A possibility is a third harmonic of
: WF> Windsor's CBEF-540 kHz, though given the time of day and 300 Km distance
: WF> it's unlikely.

JJ> you know i would pick up WRNO on a cheap AM radio back in the mid 1980s
JJ> when i lived in central IL..then again that was right down their gun
JJ> barrell at 20 degrees from tru north.  joewo

Yeah! Those things happen. Judging from Steve's university location, the most
likely source is a wireless mike -- maybe a local pirate. I hear nothing
during daytime hours and at night, infrequent (barely discernible) audio may
be a second harmonic of 50 KW WGY, though I'm not really sure. CBEF at 5 KW,
is well heard around here on 540 kHz, even in daytime. The program format
fits. CBEF is French CBC and they play that sort of thing. However, a weak
third harmonic on 1620 kHz making it over a 300 Km distance in mid-day is
highly unlikely. That's why I've asked Steve for mor info.

Regards...
Werner






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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:51 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RADIO FREEDOM FUND
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In an anonymous message, Doctor Linda T Thompson writes:
AA> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.current-events.clinton.whitewater
AA> From: [e-mail]
AA> X-Anonymously-To: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.current-events.clinton.whitewate
AA> Reply-To: [e-mail]
AA> alt.journalism,alt.news-media,rec.radio.scanner,alt.wired
AA>                           PLEASE CROSS POST
AA>                    WE MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE MEDIA!!!

You wrote me in a "ruffled feathers" private e-mail that you didn't spam, and
now this! What a disappointment. Your post is a beggar's message --- again in
the wrong newsgroup. It has nothing to do with rec.radio.shortwave. It really
belongs in:

I'm.doing.good.things.for.humanity.and.such.at.least.in.my.mind.so.help.me.






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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:52 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: INTERVAL SIGNALS - BOTSWA
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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MM> SUBJECT: Interval Signals - Botswana
MM> Path: portnoy!news1.fonorola.net!fonorola!inline!wire!xenitec
MM> nic.wat.hookup.net!hookup!gatech!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu
MM> not-for-mail
MM> From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
MM> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
MM> Subject: Interval Signals - Botswana
MM> Date: 17 Jul 1995 12:37:55 -0500
MM> Organization: Teikyo Marycrest University
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MM> Sender: [e-mail]
MM> Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
MM> NNTP-Posting-Host: news.cs.utexas.edu

MM> Well, I haven't been following the recent thread about interval
MM> signals, but it was pointed out to me that someone ask I repeat the
MM> story about the Radio Botswana interval signal. If you have ever
MM> heard Radio Botswana sign-on (in North America, just before 0400 on
MM> their frequencies of 3365, 4830, and 7255 - if memory serves me -
MM> during good South African conditions) - you have probably wondered
MM> about their distincitve "barnyard noises" interval signal of cow
MM> bells ringing, cows MOOing, and roosters crowing.  Well, I hate to
MM> break the romance of it all, but the interval signal was recorded in
MM> the studio by the station staff. The MOOs and the rooster crows are
MM> actually people, not the real thing.  I don't know how long ago this
MM> interval signal was made.  I remember the same interval signal when I
MM> first heard them nearly 20 years ago.

MM>  Don Moore
MM>  [e-mail]

Ian Kennedy VE3 onk rr 3 comoka on n0l 1r0
472 8509


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:53 1995
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Subject: STUFF!
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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 ********** Original       To: ROB ROSS
 * CARBON *      was       By: WERNER FUNKENHAUSER
 *  COPY  *   posted:      On: CRS
 **********              Conf: 0104 - Internet_Mail |13
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Well Ross, you've let the cat outa' the bag. You wanted messages, so I'm going
to ask a whole pile of folks to send you some.

Really great talking to you, and thanks for the info on the guy from Botswana.
If you're chatting with Meloche, ask him why he hasn't responded to my
messages.


Regards...
Werner

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cc: ATKINS in 4230 on CRS
    BRIAN KEEGAN in 0104 on CRS
    CHRIS MELOCHE in 0104 on CRS
    CRAIG SIEGENTHALER in 0104 on CRS
    ARNIE CORO in 0104 on CRS
    RICH MCVICAR in 0104 on CRS
    DAVID CLARK in 0104 on CRS
    JAMES GOODWIN in 0104 on CRS
    TONY WARD in 0104 on CRS
    TONY WARD in 0104 on CRS
    HAROLD SELLERS in 0104 on CRS
    HANNO SCHWALM in 0104 on CRS
    JIM RENFREW in 0104 on CRS

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:53 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RADIO FREEDOM FUND
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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Earlier today, I posted this message:
  >In an anonymous message, Doctor Linda T Thompson writes:
  >AA> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.current-events.clinton.whitewater
  >AA> From: [e-mail]
  >AA> X-Anonymously-To: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.current-
  >AA> events.clinton.whitewate
  >AA> Reply-To: [e-mail]
  >AA> alt.journalism,alt.news-media,rec.radio.scanner,alt.wired
  >AA>                           PLEASE CROSS POST
  >AA>                    WE MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE MEDIA!!!

  >You wrote me in a "ruffled feathers" private e-mail that you didn't spam, and
  >now this! What a disappointment. Your post is a beggar's message --- again in
  >the wrong newsgroup. It has nothing to do with rec.radio.shortwave. It really
  >belongs in:
  >I'm.doing.good.things.for.humanity.and.such.at.least.in.my.mind.so.help.me.

My message was also off-topic and really should have been sent privately.
Now that I look at my response, some of it was a bit silly too!! My apologies
to the newsgroup.

Werner

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:54 1995
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Subject: INCORRECTLY UPLOADED MAIL
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <[e-mail]>
            [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) writes:

> ********** Original       To: ROB ROSS
> * CARBON *      was       By: WERNER FUNKENHAUSER
> *  COPY  *   posted:      On: CRS
> **********              Conf: 0104 - Internet_Mail |13
>-----------------------------------------------------------------------

>Well Ross, you've let the cat outa' the bag. You wanted messages, so I'm
>going to ask a whole pile of folks to send you some.

<snip>

My apologies for inadvertently uploading this. It was intended as private
mail and I forgot to direct it properly (again!!!).

Regards...
Werner

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:56 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: INTERVAL SIGNALS BOTSWANA
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) writes:
References: <[e-mail]>

  >MM> SUBJECT: Interval Signals - Botswana
  >MM> Well, I haven't been following the recent thread about interval
  >MM> signals, but it was pointed out to me that someone ask I repeat the
  >MM> story about the Radio Botswana interval signal. If you have ever
  >MM> heard Radio Botswana sign-on (in North America, just before 0400 on
  >MM> their frequencies of 3365, 4830, and 7255 - if memory serves me -
  >MM> during good South African conditions) - you have probably wondered
  >MM> about their distincitve "barnyard noises" interval signal of cow
  >MM> bells ringing, cows MOOing, and roosters crowing.  Well, I hate to
  >MM> break the romance of it all, but the interval signal was recorded in
  >MM> the studio by the station staff. The MOOs and the rooster crows are
  >MM> actually people, not the real thing.  I don't know how long ago this
  >MM> interval signal was made.  I remember the same interval signal when I
  >MM> first heard them nearly 20 years ago.

  >MM>  Don Moore

WF>Ian Kennedy VE3 onk rr 3 comoka on n0l 1r0
WF>472 8509

Don! If you saw this earlier, you probably wondered what it was about. Well,
I've been a real klutz with the mail and uploaded this message before its
time. Ian Kennedy, VE3 ONK is a retired Community College teacher, living near
London, Ontario. Ian was "the cow". Fellow ODXA member Rob Ross and I were
just talking about this today and I had scribbled my notes at the bottom of
your post, then uploaded it before I could write anything meaningful. :-(

Quite a few years ago, Rob had been invited to make a presentation about
shortwave radio to the London Ontario Ham Club. He described station interval
signals and talked about the strange Botswanese one. All the while a
fellow in the front row was cracking up during Rob's talk. After finishing,
Rob asked him what was so funny. The guy (Ian) introduced himself to Rob by
saying "I was the cow".

I also met Ian during an educational conference near London some years later.
During breaks, he would hang about a little Toyota that had several antennae
stuck on it. I asked him about his antennas and the discussion led to his ham
involvement and my DXing interests. He mentioned having been a station
engineer at Radio Botswana and that's when I suddently realized who I was
talking to. I said "You were the cow, weren't you?" At first he didn't quite
know what to make of my statement but then he remebered the incident with Rob
and we had good laugh and a couple of beers over that one.

Regards...
Werner



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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:57 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM DATABASE
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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From time to time there are posts here that request information about lists of
AM stations in the USA and Canada.

The FCC maintains a mediumwave database from foreign government reports and
from its own records. It is available via anonymous ftp at FTP.FCC.GOV, but
the file is huge and unwieldy (over 17 Meg). I does however list just about
every Western Hemisphere mediumwave station from 540 to 1610 kHz. I have
written software to reduce the content to just over 2 Meg. I removed duplicate
historical records and most dummy or blank info. I also stripped each record
of some unnecessary (non DX) information. Sample records are shown below in
slightly width-reduced form:

1390 WHMA  ANNISTON    AL US 000500000 D DAN N 33 42 31 W 085 51 14  790827
1390 KDQN  DE QUEEN    AR US 000050000 D NDD N 34 01 57 W 094 19 43  860409
1390 KAMO  ROGERS      AR US 000100000 D ND1 N 36 20 04 W 094 10 41  880418
1390 KGER  LONG BEACH  CA US 000360000 N DA2 N 33 53 30 W 118 11 03  900606
1390 KCDR  TURLOCK     CA US 000500000 D DA2 N 37 31 48 W 120 41 37  950320
1390 KJME  DENVER      CO US 000500000 D ND1 N 39 39 29 W 105 00 49  910513

This is basic information, one station per record with over 12,000 entries
that come right off the original file. Each record contains Frequency, Call,
City, State, Country, Power, Antenna type, Schedule, Geographic coordinates,
and Date of last FCC update. It may contain the odd duplicate but almost all
of those are gone. No split-frequency stations like Grenada and Caymans are
listed. Otherwise, the file lists of thousands of mediumwave stations in
North, South, Central America, The Caribbean, and even contains entries for
Greenland. Zipped with PKZ204G it is reduced to just over 300 Kbytes (expands
to over 2 Meg). Each record is around 100 bytes long. At 17 cpi, the contents
print out in a nice format like above, one station per line. Printing the
entire file will be a pretty big job, however.

Anyone interested in a full or part copy (by country) should e-mail me for
more details. I may also make the software available together with the entire
edited file, as shareware with annual/semi-annual updates. However, I'll flog
that in an appropriate conference when the time comes. :) :)

Regards...
Werner

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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:57 1995
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Date: 29 Jul 1995 00:12:48 GMT
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I have acheap radio shack short wave radio and i only seem to get good
reception when it is very cloudy but i only get stations in the us
BBC comes in real bad........?!
what wrong


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From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:58 1995
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Hey -

I recently got a Realistic DX-100 at a flea market for 35 bucks.

It's in new condition and works fine.

Will someone help me put this radio in perspective with
the SW radios out there.

Also, would a discone type antenna (used for a scanner) be any improvement
over the telescoping one on the unit? Will I have to string up the typical
SW type instead?????????


thanks -> bh


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:53:59 1995
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Dear friends


I have a big doubt so I post this masage here

   First lemme tell you my system configuration fr the moment before I
   advise you m problem :
   I use a SONY ICF 7600D , a Lowe HF150 and a Philips Magnavox 2395
   all are digital
   - wire antennas - of 6m sloped 60 deg paralel to az 120 deg - and a
   hor wire 13 m [aralel to 15 deg az .Both are  TV antenna mast
guides
   -home brewn ATU operating 2- 7 mHz for 20 - 5 dB respectively
   Palce of Reception ; Thessaloniki 40N 23E

   Due to my interest in SEA I have the particular interest for
   listening to the folowing radio stations and under the condidtions
   as below :

   - STM / V o Malaysia ( dir 120 dg az) in 15295 at mean levels of 2-
   3 with QRMers as
   R Liberty  fgrom 15290  at levels S4-5 ( abt 15-25 dB more)
   R F I  from 15300 at nearly same as R L
   from varius hand made account-ments I understood that a great
   amount of signal abt 50-60% is lost due to possible reflexions
   coming from the city's mountains at an angle of 270-025 deg az

-RRI Jakarta in 9680  at mean levels (not always receivable) of S1-2
   Only V of Turkey is QRMer at 9675 but not always QRMing due to very
   low mod

- R Singapore  in 6000 at mean levels  of S2to 3 with
   Deutschlandfunk in 6005 (S4) as the only QRMer or sometimes
   Radio Dubai at 6000  but at verylow level

   I asked  the experts  of my city for making a common antenna
constru
   ction for  these 3 freqs of a antenna individual per band , I also
   read  many boks abt antennas found solutions  but most of them  are
un-
   suitable  for  my  place ( they were quad - X beam  for example) as
I
   have minimal  room in  the 7  level building and possibly can use
only
   small constructions  of  no more than 4 x 4 sqm

   PLease help me , and suggest a good protype fr beam antenna(s)
under
   the above conditions
   Thank you in advance


   [e-mail]

PLEASE ADIVSE ME YOUR OPINIONS BY EMAIL ONLY !
Zakaria Liang!
(namanya hanya untuk kawan!)


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:54:00 1995
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Does anyone know or have a report for the D2935 Philips Magnavox radio?
This is my third radio on my shack and i wish to know if there is any
comments on it

Thank you in advance!

Zacharias Liangas
DXer sincehis 12s


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:54:00 1995
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And a question :
soemone  the last  week posted here a WWW URL  for utility  listening and freqs
   ( NOT the TRS  adress)
Can he mail  the adress  directly to me ? Than k you inadvance !


From [e-mail] Mon Jul 31 20:54:01 1995
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/In article <[e-mail]>,
/"James L. Barbre" <[e-mail]> writes:
/>I recently constructed an AM loop antenna using a 29 inch square wooden
/>frame with 8 turns of coated 22 guage wire spaced one-quarter inch apart
/>and a variable capacitor I salvaged from a table model radio I acquired
/>at a local thirft store. It works great. Only problem is the antenna is
/>resonant from approx. 1100 kHz to 2000 kHz. What can I do to lower the
/>resonant freqencies of the antenna to cover the entire AM broadcast band?
/
/You're in desperate need of more inductance!
/
/Try adding more turns (quite a few, probably) or better still, go to a
/bigger diameter frame.
I already made nearly that type of antenna  with 90 cm  per side and 9 turns
of  .9 mm  thickness wire gauge  as a coil (no gaps) , and with 700 pf  capacito
   r
It sounded that it needed abt 1 more turn  to receive  all the band ,but  it
could also be tuned with the use of higher capacitance ...
And ntice: The shorter the coil the narrower the nulls!~