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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Frederick Kelcz)
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Subject: Re: SW100 How is sensitivity?
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 10:53:53 +1000
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>practical experience about the sensitivity of the SW100?

Brian,

On its own, laying on a wooden table, it is quite poor - I would consider it
inadequate for reception in the midwestern USA - people have commented
on the fact that it is so small as to offer little "counterpoise" effect for
the antenna.  When I place the SW100 on a metal stove counter - the sensitivity
becomes quite good, though still less than my "cheapie" $59 analog set.

When I clip my outside antenna to the set, sensitivity seems equal or better
than my old 2010 ( which has suffered sensitivity loss since I replaced its
FET with a RadioShack version).

Fred K.
N9SLR
Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MD
Dept. of Radiology
University of Wisconsin, Madison


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From: [e-mail] (Andy Domonkos)
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Subject: Re: SW55 Problems ?
Date: 1 Aug 1995 13:09:44 -0400
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In article <3vj6ns$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Vin_kane) wrote:
> 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

Did you try the reset button in the battery compartment?

Andy



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:15 1995
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From: David William <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 1620 AM RECEPTION
Date: 1 Aug 1995 16:17:57 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>,
> [e-mail] (JB) wrote:
> (snip)
> >         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
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Nevertheless, that's quite a DX achievement, IMHO. Such stations usually
> are low watt, local coverage only. For example, when I lived in
> Sacramento, Sacramento Metro Airport broadcast general info on 540 or
> thereabouts. It was only with great difficulty that this could be heard in
> my apartment in downtown Sacramento, 15 miles away. San Francisco
> International Airport has an info station on 1610, but I haven't tried to
> DX this one yet. (SFO is 14 miles fr
om my downtown SF apartment.) The SFO
> station reception is further complicated by the fact that San Bruno

I have "Dxed" the Sacramento Metro Info system from my Sacramento
surburban location., about 25 miles. "Very interesting programming.

My question is: What power do these systems run and what type of antenna
is employed?

David Williams (Sacramento, CA)

David Williams (Sacramento, CA)
> Mountain is between here and there; the Sacramento reception was partly
> helped by flat land between my radio and the airport. Other interesting DX
> targets would be the info stations at Oakland and San Jose airports
> (although I don't know the frequencies) and other various low power loop
> stations.
>
> Bryan Cowan    [e-mail]     San Francisco, United States



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:17 1995
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From: Ian Sharp <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Beverage Antennae
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 1995 17:23:09 GMT
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On 31 Jul 1995 18:19:21 GMT, in <[e-mail]>
          [e-mail] (Tim Colvin) wrote.....

 >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.

About a decade (?) ago there was a report in the UK's Practical Wireless
magazine from 2 listener's who had setup a (temporary) Beverage
on a large beach in this country.

From what I remember (sorry, can't find the mag!) construction was
relatively straightforward, although a major exercise in terms of size.
The wire was placed upon garden canes, so would have been about 3-foot
off the ground (sand).  The receiver was connected to one end, and I'm
pretty sure an effective ground was needed.  The far end of the
Beverage was grounded via a variable capacator, a Medium Wave variety,
say about 100-550pF.  It was necessary to tune the aerial using this
cap., hence the need for 2 operators.  I remember they reported using
CB's for this purpose, but that the effect of the CB transmissions
on the wire was such that it took several seconds for the aerial to
settle following keying-up.

In terms of length, were talking _VERY_ long here.  The shortest
Beverage I've heard of was 500 metres, and I think the above operators
used 1 or 2 km (can't remember exactly).  Obviously, 'though, there
can't be any absolute cut-off on length, and surely shorter lengths
must work to some extent - I'd be interested in hearing from anyone
who may have tried this...

As I recall, the Beverage is extremely selective in the direction
of the wire, so needs to be aimed. Quoted as being in the direction
away from the receiver, but since (apparently) MW reception from
the Antipodes was successful, this may not be important!

If it's of any interest, I'll search for the article a little harder...

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From: [e-mail] (Pradeep Naga)
Subject: HELP ! Need some BBC program info NOW !
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HI ... I need to know when the program "The World Today" will be
on in the middle east. I already missed the 8:30 PM edition, and
I know it's usually repeated. Thanks.


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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:18 1995
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From: Paul Lannuier <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Poor Service Amateur Electronic
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[e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler) wrote:
>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

Couldn't have said it better myself!  ;-)

Best 73!
Paul Lannuier
President
Gilfer Shortwave

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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Routenburg)
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Subject: Re: Beverage Antennae
Date: 1 Aug 1995 19:38:43 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Ian Sharp <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> On 31 Jul 1995 18:19:21 GMT, in <[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] (Tim Colvin) wrote.....
>
>  >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.
>
  Two of the large US medium wave clubs, the National Radio Club and the
International Radio Club of America (IRCA) have in the past featured articles
about beverages. Some of them may still be available as reprints. I think at
least one of the clubs used to publish a book with various articles about
beverages. I haven't been a member of either for years so perhaps someone else
can provide up to date information, addresses, etc?

> From what I remember (sorry, can't find the mag!) construction was
> relatively straightforward, although a major exercise in terms of size.
> The wire was placed upon garden canes, so would have been about 3-foot
> off the ground (sand).  The receiver was connected to one end, and I'm
> pretty sure an effective ground was needed.

[stuff deleted]

> In terms of length, were talking _VERY_ long here.  The shortest
> Beverage I've heard of was 500 metres, and I think the above operators
> used 1 or 2 km (can't remember exactly).  Obviously, 'though, there
> can't be any absolute cut-off on length, and surely shorter lengths
> must work to some extent - I'd be interested in hearing from anyone
> who may have tried this...
>
  Over the years I've done quite a lot of experimenting with long antennas of
lengths from a few hundred feet to a kilometer or so. Sometimes they were
supported on sticks a few feet in height, or on convenient trees along a
deserted road, or even just laid out on the ground across a long field.
Sometimes they were terminated with a resistor on one end, other times not.
The grounding of one end is just to make the antenna directional off of the
end opposite the end the receiver is on. It may also sharpen the directionality
as well but I'm not sure about that. The antenna also becomes more directional
the longer it is.

  Much of the listening I did was in the tropical bands below 5 MHz. Even at
those frequencies, with a few hundred feet of wire, directional effects were
observed. Often we would have several antennas set up, aimed at particular
areas, and much improved reception would occur on one particular antenna. I'm
not sure such relatively short antennas are technically beverage antennas but
they do exhibit some of the same directional effects on frequencies in the few
MHz range as the longer antennas do in the medium wave range.

> As I recall, the Beverage is extremely selective in the direction
> of the wire, so needs to be aimed. Quoted as being in the direction
> away from the receiver, but since (apparently) MW reception from
> the Antipodes was successful, this may not be important!
>
  As I said above, I think the antenna becomes more directional the longer it
is. This makes it useful if you want to hear stations from a particular area
of the world as possible interfering stations may become weak enough, or be
eliminated entirely, so the desired ones can be heard. Terminating the antenna
on the end opposite the receiver is useful to help reduce interference from
local stations behind you. On the west coast a terminated antenna was quite
good at providing interesting reception of Asian and South Pacific stations.

  Another interesting aspect of beverage type antennas is using two of them
together. Coupled together by a "phasing unit" (a tuneable circuit) one can
play around and null out an interfering station so that the desired one can
be better heard. Once again, there have been articles published about this in
the clubs that I mentioned at the start of this message.

paul
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
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Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
Date: 1 Aug 1995 19:39:45 -0400
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In article <3vjv1t$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(SETHSPEAKS) writes:

>> I was logging stations Monday morning at about 2:30 A.M. CST and came
>> across a very weak signal at AM 740.  There was a rebroadcast of a
Radio
>> Sweeden program then the next half hour a rebroadcast of a BBC program.

You picked up the new CBC Overnight package, which relays time-delayed
programs from numerous international broadcasters.  This package runs 1:00
am to 6:00 am on many CBC stations.  CBC news cuts in for 5 minutes at the
top of the hour, but there is no individual station ID, just the CBC.
(740 is in Toronto, BTW.  I've had better luck picking up the same
broadcast on 940 AM, which I believe is a Montreal station.)

I'm attaching a CBC press release, which gives the complete program
line-up, plus stations.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------

 CONTACT
                AN ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR CBC EMPLOYEES
       Produced by Employee Communications, Corporate Communications
        and Public Affairs, Head Office, Ottawa, Tel.[phone]
                             Fax [phone]
**********************************************************************
***
April 20, 1995                                       Volume 1, Number 14
**********************************************************************
***

OVERNIGHT NEWS SERVICE ON CBC RADIO  . . . Starting May 1, CBC Radio
will broadcast an innovative overnight news service consisting of hourly
five- minute newscasts augmented by news programming from around the
world via the World Radio Network. The news programming schedule is as
follows:

    1:05 - 2 am, Radio France
    2:05 - 3 am, Radio Netherlands
    3:05 - 3:30, Radio Sweden
    3:30 - 4 am, BBC - Europe Today
    4:05 - 5 am, Deutsche Welle
    5:05 - 6 am, ABC Australia


At the moment most but not all CBC stations are carrying this feed.
Also, some CBC stations carry local programmes starting at 5AM and thus
do not carry the Australian feed.

The clear channel stations of the CBC English network which are
heard in much of the US are:

CBU Vancouver 690 kHz
CBR Calgary 1010 kHz
CBX Edmonton 740 kHz
CBK Regina 540 kHz
CBW Winnipeg 990 kHz
CBE Windsor 1550 kHz
CBL Toronto 740 kHz
CBM Montreal 940 kHz
CBA Moncton 1070 kHz (this station will start the overnight service in
the fall)
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (robert Sweeton)
Subject: FS 3 MOTOROLA UHF P-50S
Organization: CTSNET
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 21:27:07 GMT
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I wish to sell or trade 3 Motorola Radius rechargible P-50s (compact models) and two clip on mics.
I am taking cash offers or will trade for a contemporary table top SW unit.

robert




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JB)
Subject: WGTG Testing on 7.355 MHz
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        Here's the latest info gathered on WGTG (With Glory To God), a new
US shortwave station that has done some recent testing.

Call Sign - WGTG
Transmitter Location - McCaysville GA (near GA, NC and TN border)
Transmitter Output - 50 KW
Antenna - Rhombic antenna 90 feet above ground which is fed with open wire
First Day of Testing - July 29, 1995. Tests will be on Fri., Sat. and Sun.
Test Frequency - 7.355 MHz
Phone Number - [phone]
Postal Address - Box 1131 Copper Hill TN 37517
QSL Policy - The station claims that it will verify reception reports that
             are phoned or mailed in
Comments - Modulation was quite good but signal was affected by occasional
           fading. No splatter from the station was noted.

Some info about my QTH:

Location - Waterloo Ontario Canada
Receivers - R-390A, SP-600, HQ-180C and DX-440
Antenna - Random wire (approx. 5 metres long) running north-south

Good DX

73 de John Barnard
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:24 1995
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From: David Johnson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: (nearly) FREE SWL JOURNALS!
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 1995 22:00:47 -0400
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Well, free if you don't count the shipping costs! You
pay shipping and get:
NASWA Journals, back to 1989, and some ASWLC journals,
and SPEEDX, and DX Reporter (ADXR) from 1988.

The NASWA and ADXR journal collections are fairly
complete (but maybe a few missing) up through about
June 1995. Just a few may have some notes written
on the pages; most are in very good shape.

I don't want to split these up, so whoever will pay
shipping for the lot can help me make some space
in my radio room, and get a lot of history and info.

I just weighed the stack, and it looks like about
24 pounds! I will get an estimate on book rate or
whatever postage rates are applicable, so that I
can work out a plan with respondees. Any takers?
Please contact me by email (address below). I will
respond to people individually if possible, or
if there is a flood of messages on this then you
will hear from me back on the list ASAP :-)
To be fair I will respond in the order that
messages are received (meaning, first come,
first served!).

Cheers!

David W. Johnson                             QRP ARCI 6546
Amateur Extra WA4NID. Low power enthusiast!  G-QRP 4864
email:  [e-mail]              NorCal 355
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:24 1995
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Subject: Clear-channel stations in US (MW)
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        I got curious a couple of nights ago and tried checking out the
MW coverage on my Sony 2010 here in Atlanta.. pretty cool, I've gotten
Vermont and Texas already. Does anyone have a list of the clear channel
stations in the US? I'd like to QSL all of them. (AM 750 won't be a
challenge :) )
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:25 1995
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Subject: Re: AM DATABASE
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) writes:
>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...

 ...lotsa snips!...

Sounds good, Werner.  I wonder if the television and FM databases are also
available from the FCC FTP site...  do you have any info on that?  I use those
stations as propagation monitors for my ham radio activities.  Thanks in advance!!

Colin R. Wright, AD4HJ
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From: [e-mail] (Don Snider)
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Subject: Re: SW100 How is sensitivity?
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[e-mail] (Michel C. Auger) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Brian Jones) wrote:


>>What can anyone tell me from
>>practical experience about the sensitivity of the SW100?

I just returned from a Canoe  trip in the Boundry Waters and found the
SW100s sensitivity to be reasonable. I used no external antenna and
was able to copy strong CW/SSB stations on 14mhz during the day. At
night Stations below 10mhz came booming in.

I'd say the sensitivity lies somewhere between my DX-440 and my 2010.
With the active antenna, it easily matches the 2010.

Don



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Subject: Bahai' shortwave!
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hello!


I am looking for Baha'i faith radio stations or programs that may be on
shortwave! does anyone know if any such thing exists?

If so I would love to know! I know that there is a Baha'i radio am station
in North carolina (I think) but that is too far for me to get!

anyone who has any info about this please email!!
also if you are a Baha'i and into shortwave (and know of these type of things)please email!
also if anyone living in north carolina gets the am station, I would like to
talk to you yoo!

thanks again!

jamie
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:27 1995
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Subject: Radio shack dx sw
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Hello!

about 6 months ago, i bought a radio shack dx something or other portable
shortwave radio. It dosent have a digital tuner..

I just have the antenna that came with it,
my question, is, i usually get the first 3 bands (1-3) but the others
never come in at all!

Im a newbie at shortwave and no very little about it! how can I get info
on the stations and when they broadcast in english, when to listen,
and tips, etc??

is there any stuff on the net?

thanks again!

Jamie
[e-mail]
(edu) not edy sorry!!

:)


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Hancock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Antenna Recommendations for Apt. Deweller
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 04:00:36 GMT
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After being out of the shortwave hobby for 15 years I finally found a
used version of my original receiver (an SX-190) which I picked up on
the weekend.  I now live in an apartment and am unfamiliar with
antenna setups for apartment dewellers.  I can not put up an external
antenna on my balcony or outside my window.

I'd appreciate any recommendations on what would be the best setup for
me -active antenna, whip, wire strung on my ceiling?

Thanks in advance.

Paul


P.S. Please E-Mail



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Cooper)
Subject: More Questions about Loops
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I recently received the catlog from Amidon about their products. My interest
was in there ferrite rods for making a directional loop for BC and VLF work.

I've read the ARRL handbook, as well as other sources, but I'm still not clear
on what formula I should use for calculating the number of turns of wire.

Anyone have any formula that would be of assistance. I understand the role of
the permiability of the rod, and how this affects performance. Its tying it
into the general inductance (L/C) formula that I'm not making headway on.

Thanks

VE3FMQ


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:30 1995
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From: Joel Rubin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
Date: 2 Aug 1995 04:55:42 GMT
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[e-mail] (SETHSPEAKS) wrote:
>I was logging stations Monday morning at about 2:30 A.M. CST and came
>across a very weak signal at AM 740.  There was a rebroadcast of a Radio
>Sweeden program then the next half hour a rebroadcast of a BBC program.
>
>The fading and interference was very intense, but I managed to hear the
>call letters at the half hour.....It sounded like they announced the call
>letters as CBC or something like that.
>
>If anyone is familiar with the AM bands enough to shed some light on the
>subject (locale, exact call letters) I'd be grateful.
>
>Thanks


I've gotten similar programming on the CBC outlets in Vancouver on 690 kHz
and 6160 kHz here in San Francisco.

Most likely, you're getting CBL in Toronto. (Does the CBC still use call
signs like CBA, CBM, CBL, CBU, et alia? I think under ITU regs, these are
really Chilean calls.)




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:31 1995
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From: Richard Maloney <[e-mail]>
Subject: Buxx zzing Interference
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Can anyone comment on how to prevent this interference which occurs on all
my shortwave radios, only when they are used using the mains adaptors.

Is there some kind of supply filter/circuit I could use to prevent this
annoying buzzing.  One solution seems to be to run the radios off batteries,
but this seems to be an expensive solution, and also I seem to get less signal
strength when using batteries.

^
|                                                buzz
|                                         buzz   buzz
                                   buzz   buzz   buzz
A                           buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
m                    buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
p             buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
      signal signal signal signal signal signal signal signal
|
|               <------------- 10 sec ------------->
|
+------------------------ Time -------------------------------->

      ( Cycle repeats every 2 minutes )

Thanks in advance for any comments.

Richard M Maloney, Michigan USA, [e-mail]
Vehicle Safety and Crashworthiness, 810-578-6432
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is
 indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C Clarke


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:31 1995
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From: "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: W1XAL/WRUL/WNYW/WYFR
Lines: 18

>You forgot that brief period of time when VOA owned it 42-46...

Lou,
VOA, vis a vi the US government never *owned* WRUL.  They merely leased
the station from Walter Lemmon, as they did all US shortwavers at the
time. VOA supplied the programming, the stations supplied the technical
staff to operate xmtrs.  I suppose it could be argued that a "lease" is
tantamount to ownership, however, the station licenses remained in the
name of the original owners.
All operating costs were borne by the government, paid to the stations.

Regards,
Rick

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:33 1995
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From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Beverage Antennae
Date: 2 Aug 1995 08:34:14 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> Tim Colvin,
[e-mail] writes:
>Where can I get information on constructing a beverage antenna?

Medium Wave News regularly has features and reprints relating to
beverages. These antennae are used by keen MW DXers who have space to
erect them. They are cheap and very effective.

I have a permanent 150m long beverage at home and can put up temporary
wires between 230 & 500m in a range of directions over adjacent farmland.
I use light weight hook up wire (which is cheap but stretches & breaks
eventually) supported every 10m on bamboo canes pushed into the ground.
The canes are cheap and flex (but don't break) in the wind.

On DX-peditions in Scotland 300-600m beverages are usual with several
laid out like spokes of a wheel radiating outwards from the listening
post pointing to different parts of the world.

There are numerous publications on Beverages (theory, design and
prectical construction) but they are fairly tolerant of imperfect
construction. In otherwords the type of wire you use and its height above
the ground (wire works on the ground if insulated) are not very
important. Even electric fence wire works as do the plastic supports used
by farmers to support the fence wire.

If you have the space it is criminal not to try a Beverage antenna;
perhaps run the wire along a hedge or fence line or just lay it on the
ground. Remember a Beverage is directional along its length and tends to
reject signals and interference arriving broadside).

Good luck
Steve Whitt
Editor Medium Wave News
<[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Clear-channel stations in US (MW)
Date: 2 Aug 1995 09:21:16 -0400
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Daniel J. Galloway ([e-mail]) wrote:
:       I got curious a couple of nights ago and tried checking out the
: MW coverage on my Sony 2010 here in Atlanta.. pretty cool, I've gotten
: Vermont and Texas already. Does anyone have a list of the clear channel
: stations in the US? I'd like to QSL all of them. (AM 750 won't be a
: challenge :) )
: --
: Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
:  The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
:             guardian of true liberty.
:               -- James Madison

        Try for these: (*'s are almost sure hits)

        WSM    650    Nashville
*       WFAN   660    NY
        WMAQ   670    Chicago
        WLW    700    Cincinati
*       WGN    720    Chicago
        CBL    740    Toronto
        WJR    760    Detroit
*       WABC   770    NY
        WBBM   780    Chicago
        WGY    810    Schenectady (NY State)
        WBAP   820    Fort Worth
        WHAS   840    Louisville
        CJBC   860    Toronto (French)
        WWL    870    New Orleans
        WCBS   880    NY
        WLS    890    Chicago
*       WMVP   1000   Chicago
*       KDKA   1020   Pittsburgh
*       WBZ    1030   Boston
        WHO    1040   Des Moines
        CBA    1070   Moncton (New Brunswick?)
*       WWWE   1100   Cleveland
*       KMOX   1120   St. Louis
        WHAM   1180   Rochester
        WOAI   1200   San Antonio
        WGMP   1210   Philadelphia


                                        Good Luck!
                                        --Scott--


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
Date: 2 Aug 1995 09:25:58 -0400
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Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (SETHSPEAKS) wrote:
: >I was logging stations Monday morning at about 2:30 A.M. CST and came
: >across a very weak signal at AM 740.  There was a rebroadcast of a Radio
: >Sweeden program then the next half hour a rebroadcast of a BBC program.
: >
: >The fading and interference was very intense, but I managed to hear the
: >call letters at the half hour.....It sounded like they announced the call
: >letters as CBC or something like that.
: >
: >If anyone is familiar with the AM bands enough to shed some light on the
: >subject (locale, exact call letters) I'd be grateful.
: >
: >Thanks


: I've gotten similar programming on the CBC outlets in Vancouver on 690 kHz
: and 6160 kHz here in San Francisco.

: Most likely, you're getting CBL in Toronto. (Does the CBC still use call
: signs like CBA, CBM, CBL, CBU, et alia? I think under ITU regs, these are
: really Chilean calls.)

        Those are the Canadian Domestic calls. An agreement between
Canada, the US, and Mexico set their call signs to be C, W & K, and X
respectively. Yes, they still use those as their call signs, but they
very rarely identify themselves (Canadian regulations do not require you
to identify yourself on the hour as they do in the US.)

                                                --Scott--


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (marco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shortwave Retail Outlets in Southern Calif.
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 09:41:57 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Steve
Barnes) wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I live in Southern California, and have only found 2 places that carry
> shortwave radios. Henerys Radio and the Ham Shack.  Are there other
> retail stores where I can see the different choices and make comparisons?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
Try "Affordable Portables", at the corner of Colorado and Rosemead (which
is hwy 19 if I'm not mystaken) in Pasadena.  They, as the name implies,
only carry sony and grundig portables, but
it's a start...
Marco


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:36 1995
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From: David Johnson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: (almost) free swl journals - SPOKEN FOR!
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 09:52:20 -0400
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Hi all:
There have already been two respondents to my post about
swl journals, so please hold further responses for now.
I will post again if the arrangements fall through with
those on the current list. Thanks!

Best wishes to all, and to all, good DX!

Dave

David W. Johnson                             QRP ARCI 6546
Amateur Extra WA4NID. Low power enthusiast!  G-QRP 4864
email:  [e-mail]              NorCal 355
packet:  WA4NID@KB4WGA.#DUR.NC.USA.NOAM      TSRAC 3482



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michiel Schaay)
Date: 02 Aug 95 10:02:26
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Spanish Broadcasts directed to Europe
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Hello Markus,

 MM> Does anybody know of a list of Spanish broadcasts? Or like to start
 MM> one?

The Spanish department of Radio Netherlands used to publish La Lista, a list of
Spanish broadcasts. I'm not sure if they still do, but you can drop a line to
the autor Jaime Baguena Garcia at Radio Netherlands.

Greetings,
Michiel.


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:39 1995
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From: Jan Nieuwenhuis <[e-mail]>
Subject: DX-Hotline (31/7/95)
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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: 30th July 1995 |
======================================================================

ALGERIA
=======
* RADIO ALGIERS, Alger; summer schedule:
   1600-1800 (Channel 1) to M.East on 15205 kHz,
   1600-1900 (Channel 1) to E.Africa on 17745 kHz,
   1700-1800 (Channel 3) to C.Europe on 11715 kHz,
   1800-1900 in English to C.Europe on 11715 and 15160 kHz,
   1800-1900 in English to M.East on 15205 kHz,
   1900-2000 in Spanish to C.Europe on 11715 and 15160 kHz,
   2000-2100 in English to C.Europe on 15160 kHz,
   2000-2200 (Channel 1) to S.America on 15215 kHz,
   2200-2300 (Polisario Front) to S.America on 15215 kHz.
   Addr: 21 Boulevard des Martyrs, Alger.
   (DXA via HB, 19/7/95)

CHINA
======
* CHINA RADIO INTERNATIONAL, Beijing; schedule in English:
   To N.America (East coast):
    0000-0100 on 9710(M) and 11715(M) kHz,
    0300-0400 on 9690(E), 9710(M) and 11715(M) kHz,
    0400-0500 on 9730(G) kHz,
   To N.America (West coast):
    0000-0100 and 0300-0400 on 9710(M) and 11715(M) kHz,
    0400-0500 on 9730(G) kHz, 0500-0600 on 9595(C) kHz,
    1400-1600 on 7405 kHz.
   To EUROPE:
    2000-2200 on 6950 and 9920 kHz, 2200-2230 on 3985(S) kHz,
    2200-2300 on 7170(R) kHz.
   To SE.Asia:
    1200-1400 on 1341, 9715 and 11660 kHz.
   To S.Asia:
    1400-1600 on 9535 and 9785 kHz.
   To S.Pacific:
    0900-1100 on 11755 and 15440 kHz,
    1200-1300 on 11795 and 15440 kHz, 1300-1400 on 15440 kHz.
   To E.& S.Africa:
    1600-1700 on 11575, 15110(M) and 15130(M) kHz,
    1700-1800 on 7405, 9535 and 11575 kHz,
    2000-2130 on 11715(M) and 15110(M) kHz.
   To W.& N.Africa:
    1900-2000 on 6955 and 9440 kHz,
    2000-2100 on 9440, 11715(M) and 15110(M) kHz.
    (C) = Relay from Canada,        (E) = Relay from Spain,
    (G) = Relay from French Guyana, (M) = Relay from Mali,
    (R) = Relay from Russia,        (S) = Relay from Switzerland.
   Schedule was copied from their magazine "The Messenger" and tends
   to be not completely correct at times!  (CRI, 7/95)

CROATIA
=======
* CROATIAN RADIO [Craotian: Hrvatski Radio, Kratki Val], Zagreb; has a
   transmission at 2200-2300 on 5895, 7370, 11635 and 13830 kHz.
   English news is transmitted at around 2200-2210 and 2250-2300 (see
   also BDXC-bulletin, 7/95).  (MAL, 24/7/95)
   According to recent monitoring obeservations, the station has a 7
   minute English news broadcast at 0603 (Sun), 0803 (Exc.  Sun), 0903
   (Sun) and 1203 (Sun) on 5920, 7370, 9830 (exc. 1203) and 13830 kHz.
   (RWo via CJO, 30/7/95)

WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order):
(CJO) = Cees van Oudheusden, Roosendaal - Holland.
(CRI) = China Radio International, Beijing - China.
(DXA) = DX-Antwerp - Belgium [via FIDO-net].
(HB)  = Herman Boel - Belgium [via FIDO-net].
(MAL) = Marie Lamb - U.S.A. [via Bitnet/Internet].
(RWo) = 'Radio World' (BRTN) - Belgium.

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| 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 Aug 04 17:55:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Friedan)
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Subject: Current Schedule of RUV Iceland
Date: 2 Aug 1995 10:40:05 -0400
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[Somebody requested this a week or two ago.  I've lost that posting.]

As of August 2, 1995, the shortwave broadcast schedule of
Rikisutvarpid (RUV), the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, is:

TARGET AREA          TIME (UTC)    FREQUENCY
Scandinavia,         1215-1300     13860, 15775
Great Britain,       1855-1930      7870, 11402
mainland Europe

Canada,              1410-1440     13860, 15770
United States        1935-2010     13860, 15770
                     2300-2335     11402, 13860

All broadcasts are in Icelandic 7 days a week.

Address to write to: Rikisutvarpid, Efstaleiti 1, Reykjavik 150 Iceland.

Telephone: [phone].

--

    Daniel Friedan          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Juergen Bartels)
Subject: Radio Warsaw soon on internet
Organization: eng
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 11:02:14 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Yesterday Radio Warsaw (Poland) announced that they will be on
Internet very soon.
In September they intend to have Web pages. Later on they
will have audio transmission of its external service.


--
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Kern)
Subject: Re: Need Voice of America Freqs..
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Excerpts from Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) replying to Jeff
Cullinan ([e-mail]):

>>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...
>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.

Not at this time.  However, if you have a Web browser, you can connect
to our public Internet server by inserting the URL

        gopher://gopher.voa.gov

and get all the same materials (program and frequency schedules, the
NEB radio newswire, VOA Internet Audio, etc.) with a point-and-clicky
user interface.

--
Chris Kern     [e-mail]     ...uunet!voa3!ck     [phone]




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:42 1995
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From: "Colin M. Wilding" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: BBC E-Mail Help
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In article: <3vkn5r$[e-mail]>  [e-mail] (Scott Gillen) writes:
>
> I am looking for a general e-mail address for the BBC
>

If it's BBC World Service you want then the address is
        [e-mail]


--
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] Fri Aug 04 17:55:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Roberts)
Subject: Re: Phone line as SW antenna
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Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX ([e-mail]) wrote:
: If any of your phones were made in the last 10 years or so chances are
: the phone line will not make a very quiet antenna.  The same goes
: for your neighbors' phones.
I think that was the essence of the posting... building a filter to
eliminate interferece and isolate the shortwave from the phone line.

--
--------------------------------------
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                          (WOYL AM-1340, Oil City, PA)
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Geraint Evans)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: For Sale
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 14:02:05 GMT
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I have a Sony ICF SW77 for sale : (UK)

Boxed, as new condition, in origional packing, used for around 10 hours only.
Complete with SW Compact Antenna, Adapter, Stereo Earphones, Carry Strap,
SW guide and new batteries!

Cost new 399 (uk pounds) I'm asking only ú210 (I'll cover postage).

e-mail me if interested.

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:44 1995
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Hi Folks,

Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
I believe that they are located in Virginia.

Thanks,
Jon

Please respond via email to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:45 1995
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From: Steve Hebbler <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Emerson 10 Band Portable
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[e-mail] (Michael Schuster) wrote:
>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...

It was the same radio as the Sangean SG-789 (sold under several other
names as well - Diplomat 4950...).  List price was about $80US, but
the non-Sangean models usually discounted for $50-60.  I bought one
at a closeout (new) in early 1989 for $35.  My son took it with him
to Pittsburgh that summer and lost it.  The units were probably
produced from the mid-80's through early-90's.  It was still in the
Universal Radio catalog a couple of years ago.  Although it was a
decent inexpensive radio with moderate sensitivity, the single
conversion circuit design gave it poor selectivity (could't tune a
weak signal close to another signal - especially a very strong one).

Sounds like a real bargain for $5.00  :-)

Steve




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio shack dx sw
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[e-mail] wrote:

>Im a newbie at shortwave and no very little about it! how can I get info
>on the stations and when they broadcast in english, when to listen,
>and tips, etc??

Pick up a copy of "Passport to World Band Radio" at any large
bookstore.  It is what you need.   Analog tuning makes it a challenge
though!




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
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Subject: Review discrepancies
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The '95 PWBR review of the Grundig Satellit 700 says nothing about the
lack of sensitivity that is mentioned prominently in the review I read
on the WWW, posted by Radio Netherlands...

The RN posted review also complains loudly about synthesizer noise in
the new Drake SW8,  the PWBR review talks of how great it pulls in the
faint signals...




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
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Subject: Gilfer pricing
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 15:20:26 GMT
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Looking at the Gilfer catalog (still under const) on the WWW,  the
prices seem a little over the top.  Or is this my imagination?




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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
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Subject: Sony needs new model!
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Sony needs a FULL sized portable with sync detection, above average
sensitivity, wide/narrow filtering, decent audio,  alpha-numeric
channel memories (at least 100), quiet synthesizer,  no chugging, all
controls frontside, and a worldwide AC adapter.  Street price should
be between US$300-400.

From what I've read, this does not describe the SW77, but could
describe the 2010 successor (if they ever retire it).

Do I want TOO, TOO much?





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: difference single vs dual conversion
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 15:34:25 GMT
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Tim Manwell <[e-mail]> wrote:

>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.

Most radio receivers make use of the *superheterodyne* (sometimes just
called *superhet* for short) principle in converting radio signals
into useful information (audio, data to drive a computer, etc). The
superheterodyne principle involves shifting the incoming radio signal
(which can be at any frequency within a band or bands) to another,
*single* radio frequency (the *intermediate freqsuency* or *IF*) at
which it is further amplified, filtered and processed for best
reception. Because some signal-processing activities are better
handled some radio frequencies than others, and because the
superheterodyne conversions can introduce spurious, "ghost" or *image*
signals in addition to capturing and providing output from only the
desired signals, it's become common for modern superhets to do
*multiple* conversions--two, three, maybe even four or more--before
the desired information emerges as audio, data, etc.

It's now common, for instance, for shortwave receivers to first
convert signals *up* to an IF *higher* than the signal frequency (this
pretty handily does away with images) and then to convert again from
the first, very high IF down to a lower IF for amplification,
filtering, automatic gain control and *detection* (the recovery of the
information in the signal from the signal). For example, a shortwave
radio's first IF might be 70.455 MHz, and its second IF might be 455
kHz (0.455 MHz, a long-standard IF for which many components and
filters are available off-the-shelf).

The thing to keep in mind is the the number of conversions, much as
the number of tubes or transistors was hyped in older days, is
unrelated to performance. Ad hype that mentions the number of
conversions in a receiver is giving you information that makes no
difference in how well the set will work.

Regards,

David Newkirk (Amateur Radio WJ1Z)
Senior Assistant Technical Editor
American Radio Relay League
email: [e-mail]



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Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
Date: 2 Aug 1995 15:43:56 GMT
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740 is CBC Toronto.  I listen often but don't believe they use call
letters very often, if at all.

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One ounce pure silver call 1-800-451-4452
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:51 1995
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From: Paul Lannuier <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.autos.sport.f1
Subject: Re: German Grand Prix to be broadcast on shortwave?
Date: 2 Aug 1995 17:34:34 GMT
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[e-mail] (Mbutu Nguni) wrote:
>Does anyone know if the BBC, Deutsche Welle, or someone else will be
>broadcasting this Sunday's race on shortwave?  I don't have cable, so
>I can't watch it on ESPN.
>
>Thanks,
>
>-Dave
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>   "I quickly stopped seeing F1 as the ultimate goal.  There are too many
>   technical gizmos, there's no driving anymore.  Soon the drivers will sit
>   behind the pit wall and race radio-controlled cars.  The cars are too
>   efficient and the tracks are too safe.  There must be some kind of risk
>   in racing, it's got to be dangerous and exhilarating.  When you look at
>   the number of jerks racing in F1 today, it is no longer the best in the
>   world.  I would never bring money to race in F1."
>                                                       - Jacques Villeneuve
>------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Well, it is a little late, since the German GP has long been history, but...

I don't know of any SW station that broadcasts entire Formula One races live.
Most countries have news items about their home race, although I didn't listen
to Deutsche Welle on Sunday night. BBC also has great coverage of qualifying
on Saturday afternoons, and of F1 in general in their Nightly "Sports Roundup"
program. For example, I heard a report about Jacques Villeneuve testing for
Williams this Tuesday thru Thursday. (Thought you might enjoy this, since you
are obviously a fellow Villeneuve fan :-)  )

Forza Senna!

Best 73!
Paul Lannuier
President
Gilfer Shortwave

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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:52 1995
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From: Ian Sharp <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Millennium 3-Hour Chargers? Any good? Or EveryReady's Charger?
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 18:03:22 GMT
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Forgive my ignorance, but a Millennium is ... a rechargable alkaline?
(never come across the brand here in the UK)
..if so, how well do they perform, and what's the price like
compared with NiCad's?

I've tried recharging common branded alkaline's here with a recharger
supposedly made for the purpose with very mixed results.

--
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:52 1995
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Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 18:17:11 -0600
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Jill Dybka <[e-mail]>
Subject: HD210A Ecuador address?
Lines: 4

Hey, does anyone have the address for HD210A the Ecuadorian time
signal station?  I couldn't find the address in the most recent WRTH.
Thanks for your help.
Jill
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:53 1995
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From: Piran Mohazzabi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC E-Mail Help
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 95 19:19:25 -0500
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Try http://www.bbcnc.org.uk


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony needs new model!
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 95 19:29:20 GMT
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In article <3vo57d$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
>Sony needs a FULL sized portable with sync detection, above average
>sensitivity, wide/narrow filtering, decent audio,  alpha-numeric
>channel memories (at least 100), quiet synthesizer,  no chugging, all
>controls frontside, and a worldwide AC adapter.  Street price should
>be between US$300-400.
>
>From what I've read, this does not describe the SW77, but could
>describe the 2010 successor (if they ever retire it).
>
>Do I want TOO, TOO much?
>
Not at all. They could add a computer interface to it as well. And of
course, support the new digital radio standards, etc.


--------------------------------------------------------
Bernie Rataj    [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:54 1995
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From: John Killian <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Nacional da Amazonia
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 95 19:45:13 -0500
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I heard Radio Nacional da Amazonia on the customary frequency
(11780khz) at 1445 utc  31 July 1995 with sinpo of 34443.  I
was quite surprised to hear it.   I'm trying to learn portugese
and it helps to hear it.

John M. Killian          email:  [e-mail]
2415 Oregon Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24015-4244
United States of America      37 deg 16 min N. Lat.
tel  [phone] (home)      79 deg 55 min. W. Long.
     540-857-7326  (office)


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:55 1995
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From: Rick Lail <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: REALISTIC DX 390
Date: 2 Aug 1995 20:12:24 GMT
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
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Message-ID: <3vom78$1rn$[e-mail]>

I have a DX 390. It stopped picking up AM and SW. A gentlemen
from PA said that his problem was caused by a bad AM/SW antenna
transitor. I just took mine back to Radio Shack to have it fixed.
I would like to know who all out there has this type of radio and
it you have encountered this problem.


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Boudreau)
Subject: Icom R9000 vs R1
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (Mark Boudreau)
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Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 20:23:14 GMT
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What is the difference between the Icom R9000 and the R1? Is the R9000 still
available or is the R1 an updated version? Finally, what is the e-mail address
of Icom?
Please reply by e-mail as I don't get to this sig as often as I would like.
Thanks for the help in advance!
--
"The human mind is like an umbrella, it functions better when open."
                                        [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russell Manhire)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Offenbach Met (FAX)
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 20:43:44 GMT
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Does Anybody have an E.Mail Address for Offenbach Met?

I was under the impression that the station was going of the Air in
July, but even as I speak she is still Transmitting (2110 020895 BST)

Thanks

RLBM



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:57 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW55 Problems ?
Date: 2 Aug 1995 21:23:22 GMT
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In article <3vj6ns$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Vin_kane) writes:
>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

yes I got the same problem.  But... the problem was the 110/120v adaptor...
Be sure that the 110/120 volt adaptor is in the right position. I mean
right infront the 110 volt...


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Austin Kelly)
Subject: Re: WACO COIN ?
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In article <3vomll$[e-mail]>,
ROBN0295 <[e-mail]> wrote:
>One ounce pure silver call 1-800-451-4452
>[e-mail]
If you don't like being charged to receive inappropriate
commercial postings why not give Viking Intl. a call at
the above 800 # and complain.  Let them get hit with some
charges for a change.  Remember, Caller ID may give them
your #, and multiple calls could constitute harassment.
But, a simple clear message of complaint is probably
quite appropriate.




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ToddB2)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VOA Transmitter's 1942-1945
Date: 2 Aug 1995 21:43:13 -0400
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In a very interesting message, Rick Seifert says:

>>The Voice of America began full scale broadcasts in November of >>1942,
at
>>which time all independent shortwave stations in the United States
>>were
>>leased to the government by their owners.

[Rest of post deleted]

WRNO has been called the first of the "modern" domestic US SWBC stations.
Would someone like to elaborate on how WINB fits into this history?  I
thought that WINB started up in 1962.  Was this a new license, or was this
simply a transfer of an existing SWBC transmitter to a new owner?  If so,
where did the transmitter come from?

Todd Burleson
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:55:59 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: IS THE CANADIAN CALLSIGN
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Mark Bramwell) wrote:

>I know that the US callbook can be downloaded from its source but I was
>wondering if Industry Canada is online with their database also?

>I don't mean callsign.cs.buffalo.edu.  The canadian portion of that service
>tends to be very old.  I am looking for recent data.

I've attached the Canadian portion of the FCC Western Hemispher Database that
I recently modified. It contains a comprehensive and reasonably up-to-date
Canadian list. Let me know that you got it OK.

Regards...
Werner

 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lowe Technical Services, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tropical loggings - with NEW Bolivian
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 21:59:00 GMT
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[e-mail] (Hermod Pedersen) wrote:

>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


Your Radio Abaroa on 4.712 is a good catch even here in N.AM.  Do you
hear it often?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Chuck Rippel
Lowe Technical Services, USA
[phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]
Home Page: http://www.exis.net/lowe/zts1.htm
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 Aug 04 17:56:03 1995
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From: Paul Richards <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Last week on Spectrum
Date: 2 Aug 1995 22:23:41 GMT
Organization: DecalcoMania
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On 7/29/95 on Spectrum (WWCR 5065 10pm ELT) the radio club
DecalcoMania was featured.  This is a group of collectors
of promotional material <especially stickers>, airchecks
and even jingles. There is a bulletin issued 10x annually.

The contact information was given only once.  Here it is:
email to [e-mail] your postal address
for a free sample of the publication. Since you are reading
this by email, the phone number will not be repeated.

P.s. Why does someone always have to call up and ask why
radio programs are so different from the way they were 50
years ago? It's happened both times DecalcoMania was on.


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:04 1995
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Subject: This week on Spectrum
Date: 2 Aug 1995 22:24:15 GMT
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First week in August: I don't know, they didn't say,
but it would be a good idea to post!


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andrea Dunham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: newbie AM/FM/TV/Weather/shortwave radio
Date: 2 Aug 1995 23:09:45 GMT
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Hi Shortwavers,
  Is the General Electric AM/FM/TV Sound Radio with Weather Band a
"good" radio?  I need to purchase my first short/medium wave radio and
this is the first radio I've seen with TV and weather band.
  The faq HIGHLY recommends the GE Superadio III.  Please forgive a
newbie, but I want AM/FM and TV and Weather (New Orleans during
hurricane season).  Does the GE Superadio III have TV, Weather, AM/FM,
and shortwave capabilities.
        Thanks for you assistance,
                * AndREa * ([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:05 1995
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From: Lou Josephs <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: W1XAL/WRUL/WNYW/WYFR
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There's a great but long read out that chronicles the last days of WWII.
It features a lot of transcripts of programs that were broadcast from
the West Coast,and Hawaii via sw, and from one of the Pacific islands
via MW...
Owned in this case did mean lease...but when you don't have control over
the programming these days it's an lma...



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sean McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony SW-100S again...
Date: 3 Aug 1995 01:31:57 GMT
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I know this has been beat to death here, but I wasn't paying attention, and
now I'm in the market....

Whats the word on the SW-100S?

I own many vintage communications recievers and have owned several late
model general coverage transievers, but only one portable (Sangean 803)

Having said that, what can I expect from it in relation to the above units?
I'm hoping it will work well for ssb amateur stuff.
Is their a better choice, in it's price class, if size (it's obvious
forte) is not a factor?
Is $369 (AES) high?
Whats the best youv'e seen?

--
Sean McCarthy  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (W. P. Loehndorf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BBC on Internet???
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 01:42:16 GMT
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Hello out there,
I should like to get the iNet-address(es) of BBC.
Thanks for your work.
Peter

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Terrance King)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ham maritime mobile net freqs
Date: 3 Aug 1995 02:06:36 GMT
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I have surfed the net and not found any list of ham maritime mobile net
freqs. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Terry King




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jamison White Productions)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: National Radio Show Wants to get on shortwave...HOW???
Date: 3 Aug 1995 02:24:47 GMT
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         I have a show that i work with that would like to be on
shortwave, the shows name is The Jamison White and Robert Birdwell shoe
if anyone knows how to get on E-mail me at [e-mail] or call
us at Jamison White Productions 1-800-JWP-1789
                                      597
        Please do contact me, I would really like to get on short wave so
let me Know. We have over 40 stations across the country broadcastedon
the Talk America radio network.

                Thank you in advance,
                                      David.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Petryk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Anyone in Montreal or Toronto ?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 02:52:18 GMT
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Hello,

Anyone out there living in Montreal or Toronto ?
I called my local 'Sony retailer' and they told me the 'Sony ICF-7600G'
was in back-order in all the province (Quebec).
Now I'm trying to find a store either in Montreal or Toronto.
I thought about buying from the states but I won't have any warranties, and
so on.

thanks for any help.

--
George Petryk
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Alpert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: More SW trivia(Wolfman Jack)
Date: 3 Aug 1995 03:52:06 -0400
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Lou - I stand corrected.  Guess my time with Metromedia just didn't
coincide with the period during which they owned WRUL.

Steve - you're right, this does require still more research.  BTW, the
WRFM/WNYW move to 485 Madison Av. explains why at least one book,
by a well-known author in our hobby, inaccurately claims the station was
owned by CBS for a time.  That one's DEFINTELY not true - tho they were
a CBS Radio Network affiliate for a while (and were an ABC affiliate during

their WNYW 'heyday').

---
David R. Alpert, KB2LUM
ABC News
[e-mail] - home
[e-mail] - work










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From: [e-mail] (Ulis R. Fleming )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RADIO MISKUT?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 04:39:28 GMT
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>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.)

Thanks for the info on # stations. I am well aware of them.  But what
made this so unusual was that it was in USB mode (not AM) male voice
(most of them are of female's) and that it sounded live (most I have
heard sounded like computer generated or recordings.





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Jamming on 11775?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 06:17:17 GMT
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Is there some kind of jamming (probably from China) on this fx around
1530? (I'm trying to get BBC from, I think, the CBC facility in
Sackville.)



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Wishner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
Date: 3 Aug 1995 06:28:05 GMT
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re: the question about international programming on 740 AM...
yes, that is the CBC.  several months ago, the canadian broadcasting
corporation began overnight programming of english-language international
broadcasts (tape delayed)...rather than signing off.  a good service, in
my view.  up north here, we can get the service on several frequencies.

on 740 am, you have:

CBX EDMONTON, AB  50,000/5000 DA-2
CHCM MARYSTOWN NF 10000/10000W DA-N
CBL TORONTO, ON  50000/50000W DA-1

(above from the M STREET RADIO DIRECTORY)

my guess is you picked up the toronto station, as i do

other good CBC  AM-DX frequencies are 540, 860 (french) and 990.  also
check out all-news 1010 KHZ repeated on 6070 MHZ shortwave (CFRB AND
CFRX)  the shortwave being a service of the ontario DX ASSOCOATION (and
they QSL).
despite funding cutbacks, the CBC still does good radio, in my opinion

jim



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JEC95)
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Subject: Re: WACO COIN ?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 07:24:07 -0400
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>>why not give Viking Intl. a call at the above 800 # and complain.<<

I doubt that any org which memorializes pedarests & cop killers would be
particularly responsive to a complaint!


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HD210A Ecuador address?
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 08:35:41 GMT
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Jill Dybka <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Hey, does anyone have the address for HD210A the Ecuadorian time
>signal station?  I couldn't find the address in the most recent WRTH.

Sorry, me culpa. it's:

Instituto Oceanografico de la Armada
Casilla 5940
Guayaquil
Ecuador





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John)
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---------------------------------------------------------------
Any experiences would be greatly appreciated.




John Berenyi  ([e-mail])

2648 Deer Run Dr.
Ogden, Utah 84405





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John)
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Subject: Who still makes communications type knobs?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 08:51 MST
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---------------------------------------------------------------
I've been trying to find a good supplier or manufacturer thats carries
different versions...aluminum or plastic knobs.  Alco used to make them but
they have since been bought out by a firm in MA.  Any ideas?







John Berenyi  ([e-mail])

2648 Deer Run Dr.
Ogden, Utah 84405





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
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Subject: CFCX 6005? Where is it?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 08:52:17 -0400
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        I've been trying to listen to CFCX (6005) recently, and all I've
been getting is dead air. Yes, a signal is present, and a very strong one
at that, but it is as if the transmitter is only transmitting dead air.
        Anyone have any ideas?

                                        --Scott--


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Hudak)
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Subject: Re: REALISTIC DX 390
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In article <3vom78$1rn$[e-mail]> Rick Lail <[e-mail]> writes:
>From: Rick Lail <[e-mail]>

>I have a DX 390. It stopped picking up AM and SW. A gentlemen
>from PA said that his problem was caused by a bad AM/SW antenna
>transitor.

That's exactly what happened.  Static electricity zapped your FET. It usually
happens when you leave a long wire connected your radio.  However mine was
taken out with only the whip antenna when I had a nearby lightning strike.

The best thing to do is to put a shorting plug into the antenna socket when
you're not using the radio.

____________________________________________________________________________
John Hudak                                               [e-mail]
Electron Optics
Institute for Materials Research
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada





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Can anyone post or tell me where to get a list of worlwide ham callsign
prefix allocations?   Thanks in advance.

____________________________________________________________________________
John Hudak                                               [e-mail]
Electron Optics
Institute for Materials Research
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Burgess)
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Subject: automotive sw radio
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Hi,

Does anyone know of a sw radio designed for automotive use
that is presently available. I have a Philips DC777 that
unfortunately decided to quit working. Thanks in advance!!

   ...Ken...
--
   Ken Burgess
 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Shaw)
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Subject: What ever happened to...
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Greetings r.r.s folks,

My schedule is too busy to spend much time listening to shortwave, but i
have had some time available recently to reminisce with a friend about some
of my favorite SW program hosts over the years.  Does anyone know what's
become of:

David Monson (Belgium)
Tom Meyers (Happy Station Show, Radio Nederland)
Jerry and Dodi Cowan (His and Hers, Radio Nederland)

I used to really enjoy listening to, and interacting with via letters,
these people.
--
Regards,
Brian ([e-mail])

**  My opinions only; not those of my employer  **


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Burr)
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In article <3vot7h$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
> I believe that they are located in Virginia.
Please respond via email to [e-mail]

1 800-368-3270
9-5 EST M-Sat 10-4


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:18 1995
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From: Allen Hansen <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Phone Number for EBB
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
> I believe that they are located in Virginia.
>
> Thanks,
> Jon
>
> Please respond via email to [e-mail]
>
The sales desk is 800 368 3270
Technical Information is 703 938 3350
Fax is 703 938 6911
BBS is 703 938 3781

Allen
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BANK


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (-)
Subject: Re: Old SWRs
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Try calling:

Universal Radio
6830 Americana Pkwy.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Orders: [phone]
Info:   [phone]

I got a free $2 catalog (about 100 pgs) when I put myself on their
mailing list.  It has lot's o' stuff including about 15 pages of
available books and manuals. Most of them they carry in their store.
Oh yeah, they have lots of radios too!


-> bh






From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:20 1995
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Subject: Re: Gilfer pricing
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[e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
>
> Looking at the Gilfer catalog (still under const) on the WWW,  the
> prices seem a little over the top.  Or is this my imagination?
>
>
There have been some price increases industry wide.

Their prices seem to be dead on spot (although I only checked a few).

ALLEN
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BANK


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Abe D. Lockman)
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Subject: Re: 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've been using the Eveready for a while with excellent results.  3 hours
suffices (except 9-V) and the (Eveready) batteries last longer than
Panasonic reachargables (which also work with this charger).

adl


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Manager)
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Subject: Re: R4 in France (Re: Archers newsgroup: proposal)
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[e-mail] (Richard Herring) wrote:
> 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".
The tx on 198 doesn't reach very far. In Gdansk it was inaudible whie 225
roared in.

Kim Niendorf ([e-mail]) wrote:
> 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.
Methinks a geography lesson is needed. Poland is quite big. Russia is even
bigger. "close" is not quite the word for such huge distances...


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Re: Gilfer pricing
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In <3vqjoi$[e-mail]> Allen Hansen <[e-mail]>
writes:
>
>[e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
>>
>> Looking at the Gilfer catalog (still under const) on the WWW,  the
>> prices seem a little over the top.  Or is this my imagination?
>>
>>
>There have been some price increases industry wide.
>
>Their prices seem to be dead on spot (although I only checked a few).
>
>ALLEN
>ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BANK

Probably a lot of it is trying to pay for Japanese products with 80-yen
dollars.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Ailsworth)
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Subject: Test
Date: Thu,  3 Aug 1995 15:07:16 -0500
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Hope no-one minds my posting this to a friendly group.  I've ben off the net
due to technical difficulties and wanted to see if I can now post.

Ken


[e-mail]

For a hairy sig
I don't give a fig
For hairy sigs
Are much too big.
Burma Shave.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clement Vaillancourt)
Subject: Re: Is the Canadian callsign database online somewhere?
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In article <3vlhrt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Gary Burchett) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Mark Bramwell) wrote:
>>I know that the US callbook can be downloaded from its source but I was
>>wondering if Industry Canada is online with their database also?
>>
>>I don't mean callsign.cs.buffalo.edu.  The canadian portion of that service
>>tends to be very old.  I am looking for recent data.
>>
>>Is there a better place to ask?
>
>
>    You betcha!   You can go directly to
>
>http://www.com-west.com/com-west/b-dx.htm
>
> or a better place to start browsing for ham radio stuff with a Canadian
>flavour is:
>
>http://ve7tcp.ampr.org/
>
>which will get you to Com-West services also.  (Com-West being a commercial
>outfit with links to other web services)
>
>73, Gary VE6BBD

Sorry Gary, but the hamflat7.zip file is outdated now, the date is Mar 12.
I have not found anywhere a newer version. May be you can help...
Regards,
Clem.

--
  Clement Vaillancourt,  _/_/       Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec
  Analyste,                    _/_/      1800 Montee Ste-Julie, Varennes
  Informatique scientifique          _/_/     P. Quebec, Canada, J3X 1S1
  Internet:      [e-mail]   _/_/     Tel:[phone]
  Radio-Amateur: VE2HQJ@VE2CRL.#MTL.PQ.CAN.NA   _/_/ Fax:[phone]
  http://dori.ireq.hydro.qc.ca:8080/home/vaillan/vaillan.html       _/_/




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
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Info e-mail to [e-mail]  Thank's.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:25 1995
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Subject: Re: HD210A Ecuador address?
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The address of HD2IOA should be:

       Instituto Oceanografico de la Armada
       Casilla  5940
       Guayaquil
       ECUADOR


       Fax:  [phone]






From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Phone Number for EBB
Date: 3 Aug 1995 17:02:05 GMT
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In article <3vqj07$[e-mail]>,
Allen Hansen  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>> Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
>> I believe that they are located in Virginia.             ^^^
>                                                           |||
>The sales desk is 800 368 3270
>Technical Information is 703 938 3350
>Fax is 703 938 6911
>BBS is 703 938 3781
>
>Allen
>ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT BANK

Just to set the record straight, that should be EEB, not EBB.




From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:26 1995
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From: Andy Brant <[e-mail]>
Subject: Lafayette Radio
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I need some help using a old tube shortwave receiver I got,
it's a Lafayette Model KT-320.

The front of the receiver has these knobs:

Function: Rec AM, Send, Q-Mult
AF Gain
Selectivity
BFO-Q-Mult Freq
Band Select: .55-1.6, 1.6-4.8, 4.8-10.5, 10.5-30
IF Gain
Ant Trim
Main tuning
Band Spread tuning

 and two switches

MVC   -   AVC
ANL  OFF - ON

I've used the unit with the function switch on Rec. AM to get non-SB
broadcasts.  Both the AF Gain and IF Gain knobs adjust the volume, what's
the difference?  I guess the Q-Mult is for receiving side band. But I have
no idea what the send position on the function knob is for?  Also what
are
the MVC/AVC and ANL switches for?


On the back there is:

three terminals for hooking up the antenna:
A1,  A2, and  E  (there is a jumper between A2 and E).

a zero adjust knob for the signal meter

and three output terminals 0, 4, and 8 which I think is for 4 or 8 ohm
speakers.

What terminals to I use to hook up a dipole with coax cable or a long
wire
antenna?

On the bottom there is a bunch of adjustment screws:
A band 55-1.6MC:   Ant, RF trim, OSC Trim
B,C and D band all have:   Core and 2 Core trim screws

What are these for?  I assume if it's working I don't need to mess with
these.

Thank,
Andy <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony needs new model!
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 18:16:13 -0500
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In article <3vojmg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bernie
Rataj) wrote:

> In article <3vo57d$[e-mail]>,
>    [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
> >Sony needs a FULL sized portable with sync detection, above average
> >sensitivity, wide/narrow filtering, decent audio,  alpha-numeric
> >channel memories (at least 100), quiet synthesizer,  no chugging, all
> >controls frontside, and a worldwide AC adapter.  Street price should
> >be between US$300-400.
> >
> >From what I've read, this does not describe the SW77, but could
> >describe the 2010 successor (if they ever retire it).
> >
> >Do I want TOO, TOO much?
> >
> Not at all. They could add a computer interface to it as well. And of
> course, support the new digital radio standards, etc.

How 'bout a PCMCIA Interface slot for memory cards, complete with
schedules, etc...
_____________________________________________________________________

    ___/         /  __  /   Chuck Maddox /// -- N9NON
   /      /  /  /  __  /   [e-mail]
_____/ __/__/__/ _____/



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Tatiner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Philips DC777 SW Car Radios & VW Passats
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 95 18:51:14 GMT
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I've posted a similar query earlier this year without much
response. I have a DC777 installed in my 1991 VW Passat and have
had hell to pay in squelching engine noise. Since last fall, I've
installed two chokes on the radio, one on the ignition input, and
have replaced a suspect distributor cap, but still and although
reduced, I continue to suffer from the noise on MW and SW.

I think now that some of the remaining noise is attributable to the
air conditioner.

So, my questions: how do I dampen AC noise in the car; what other
elements of the car should be looked at.

VW in Germany has been less than worthless and the local dealer
evidently needs heavy-duty hand holding ("Don't get up until all
the static is gone." Maybe that might work, hmmmnn.

Please e-mail me at [e-mail] or post your replies here. They
can include particularly good tech reps or mechanics in New Jersey.

Many thanks.


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:29 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: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 19:03:39
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In article <3vffro$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) writes:

>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 :-)

To be fair, I seem to recall that the BBC chose "Lady Chatterley's Lover" as
a Book at Bedtime several years ago, when it was always preceded by health
warnings for those of a prudish disposition. The readings were as
unintentionally hilarious as the very daft original novel, IMHO.

Meanwhile the additional reading at 0030 local time (now christened "A Bonk
at Bedtime" by the press) will definitely be going ahead, according to
today's Guardian which also carries an editorial on the storm which
has blown up over the Shipping Forecast. The silly season must have started
early this year...

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[Please note that all e-mail addresses @phx.cam.ac.uk will die after August
 31st 1995 -- including mine.]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: What ever happened to...
Date: 3 Aug 1995 19:59:10 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Brian Shaw <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Greetings r.r.s folks,
>
>My schedule is too busy to spend much time listening to shortwave, but i
>have had some time available recently to reminisce with a friend about some
>of my favorite SW program hosts over the years.  Does anyone know what's
>become of:
>
>Tom Meyers (Happy Station Show, Radio Nederland)

        Tom Meijer left RN to pursue a stage career a few years ago as I
remember.


--
Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] | [e-mail]
------------------- | [e-mail] | GEnie: MSCHUSTER


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HD210A Ecuador address?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 20:33:34 GMT
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Well, I seee someone else has already posted the address, which
I don't have here anyways. But you should note thatt the call is
HD2IOA - not 1OA. That is I as in Instituto , not the number one.

Don Moore
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Danylchenko)
Subject: Re: Anyone in Montreal or Toronto ?
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George Petryk ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hello,
>
> Anyone out there living in Montreal or Toronto ?
> I called my local 'Sony retailer' and they told me the 'Sony ICF-7600G'
> was in back-order in all the province (Quebec).
> Now I'm trying to find a store either in Montreal or Toronto.
> I thought about buying from the states but I won't have any warranties, and
> so on.
>
> thanks for any help.
>
> --
> George Petryk
> [e-mail]
Though not in Montreal or Toronto, I saw one in the Sony Store in the
Rideau Centre in Ottawa only about a week or two ago.

--
Greg Danylchenko           [e-mail]
VE3YTZ


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond J. Sarrio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: **SUPPORTERS OF CODE REQ. FOR HAM LICENSE LEADING IN WEB POLL**
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 21:30:45 +0100
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With over 200 votes in, the "don't drop code" votes are ahead by a 2 to 1
margin. The poll will last through August 11th. at web sit------>

                     http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html.

All results posted in real time, and they can be cross tabulated by age
and license class. 73's Ray

--
Ray Sarrio Co.
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kodis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM DATABASE
Date: 3 Aug 1995 21:50:56 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Werner Funkenhauser <[e-mail]> wrote:
>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 went browsing through the archives at ftp.fcc.gov, but couldn't find
anything that looked like this data.  Do you have a complete URL available
for this, and any other interesting data that they may have available?

-- John Kodis.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BIOLGST)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New age or african music frequencies for NE US?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 22:44:44 -0400
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Does anyone know of any New Age or African frequencies that can be
recieved in the north eastern US??
Thanks in advance.

Chris


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:34 1995
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Sorry!



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Mansour)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Frequencies for CBC Radio received in Japan -- enquiry.
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Hello everyone, I'm new to this NG, so forgive me if this question has
been asked before...

I'm living in Japan and I would like to know where to tune in for CBC
shortwave broadcasts. Please use everyday terms, since I am not a
"techie" (no offense, for all those who are) -- thanx.
---
Peter Mansour - 202 Greenhill Hannan       |
[e-mail] 766-1 Izumi Tottori        |
                Hannan City, Osaka, 599-02 |


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jimmy)
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Subject: Re: Millennium 3-Hour Chargers? Any good? Or EveryReady's Charger?
Date: 3 Aug 1995 23:58:20 GMT
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In article <3vlim9$[e-mail]>, John Flavin <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Scott ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: 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]
>
>My Millennium died after a year.


just wondering if the rapid charging has a negative effect on the life of
ni-cads?  how long do the normal chargers from everyready take?

also, how much longer do the heavy duty batteries from radio shack last?
do they last longer than everready's?  should i get those instead of
evereadys?

i use the batteries on camera gear/flash, and a scanner.

please reply by email as i dont access the other group.s
--
______________________________________________________________________
"With considerable soul searching, that to the utmost of my ability, I
 have let truth be the prejudice."  - W. Eugene Smith


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (AdmBrd)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Antenna Recommendations for Apt. Deweller
Date: 4 Aug 1995 00:10:29 -0400
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In article <3vmtoe$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Paul
Hancock) writes:

>After being out of the shortwave hobby for 15 years I finally found a
>used version of my original receiver (an SX-190) which I picked up on
>the weekend.  I now live in an apartment and am unfamiliar with
>antenna setups for apartment dewellers.  I can not put up an external
>antenna on my balcony or outside my window.
>
>I'd appreciate any recommendations on what would be the best setup for
>me -active antenna, whip, wire strung on my ceiling?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Paul

At least as a preliminary to shelling out money on an active antenna,
preamlifier, or other equipment, it is always worthwhile to do some
experimenting.  Get a roll of speaker wire (50 - 75 feet) and string it
around the ceiling of your radio room.  Try running it in different
configurations:  down the hallway, into other rooms, etc.  Get an
alligator clip and attach it to the end of your wire not connected to the
radio.  Then try clipping the wire to different metal objects.  Window
screens, bed frames, metal shelves, whatever is handy.  Some of the
results look weird, but might just bring in signals.

Another thing to try is to get some very thin wire, attach one end to your
radio, and just dangle the other end secretly out the window as far as you
can when you listen.  Reel it back in when you are done.  Usually works
best at night.  I've done this for years, with pretty acceptable results.

The idea is to experiment endlessly.  My experience with active antennas
(and I've bought and tried every low to mid-end one there is) is that for
the most part they amplify the noise more than the signals, and in general
 cause more trouble than they are worth.

Good luck

Jim


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles hobbs)
Subject: Re: Non 530/1610 E.I.S.
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Joel Rubin) says:

>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?

I know of no plans to use 530 for broadcasting in the US (at least
one Canadian station is there . . .)

>
>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?
>
The 10 watt station was most likely an unlicensed "carrier current"
station, which uses a building's wiring (usually a college dorm) as a
restricted-range broadcasting system. Normally, these stations cannot
be heard outside of the building they're broadcasting to.

Supposedly, newer FCC rules allow colleges to operate low powered
transmitters, as long as the radiation does not leave campus . ..
>


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Hayes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Buxx zzing Interference
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 01:06:19 GMT
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Richard Maloney <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Can anyone comment on how to prevent this interference which occurs on all
>my shortwave radios, only when they are used using the mains adaptors.

>Is there some kind of supply filter/circuit I could use to prevent this
>annoying buzzing.  One solution seems to be to run the radios off batteries,
>but this seems to be an expensive solution, and also I seem to get less signal
>strength when using batteries.

>^
>|                                                buzz
>|                                         buzz   buzz
>                                   buzz   buzz   buzz
>A                           buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
>m                    buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
>p             buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz   buzz
>      signal signal signal signal signal signal signal signal
>|
>|               <------------- 10 sec ------------->
>|
>+------------------------ Time -------------------------------->

>      ( Cycle repeats every 2 minutes )

>Thanks in advance for any comments.

>Richard M Maloney, Michigan USA, [e-mail]
>Vehicle Safety and Crashworthiness, 810-578-6432
>"Any sufficiently advanced technology is
> indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C Clarke

You don't say what kind of radio you are using. I assume it is one that
uses a small jack to supply power from the wall converter to the radio. A
simple solution that may -help- is to add a toriod to the line going to the
radio. Radio Shack may still offer these. You need one large enough to pass
the jack through and several turns of the power feed wire. Install the
toriod near the converter by passing the jack through the hole as many
times as you can before the opening becomes too filled with wire. This
makes a RF choke that will reject the interference coming up the line.

You probably are getting less signal strength with the batteries. This is
because the radio does not have the needed RF ground return. One solution
is to place the radio on an aluminum plate that has a wire running off to
ground. Sometimes it doesnot need the ground, just a wire running for a few
feet. Since you have a signal indicator, you can experiment for best
signal.



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WACO COIN ?
Date: 4 Aug 1995 01:11:21 GMT
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In <3vqbkn$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JEC95) writes:
>
>>>why not give Viking Intl. a call at the above 800 # and complain.<<
>
>I doubt that any org which memorializes pedarests & cop killers would
be
>particularly responsive to a complaint!


OK! I DID NOT POST THIS!!!! :)

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 Aug 04 17:56:40 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (meyer toole)
Subject: Re: Anyone in Montreal or Toronto ?
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]
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George Petryk ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hello,
: Anyone out there living in Montreal or Toronto ?
: I called my local 'Sony retailer' and they told me the 'Sony ICF-7600G'
: was in back-order in all the province (Quebec).
: Now I'm trying to find a store either in Montreal or Toronto.
: I thought about buying from the states but I won't have any warranties, and
: so on.
: thanks for any help.
: --
: George Petryk
: [e-mail]
They had them at Norham Radio in Toronto last Saturday.
They are at 416-667-1000

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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Morgan Lambert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Is Don Imus on SW?
Date: 4 Aug 1995 06:01:43 GMT
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is the Imus in he Morning show found anywhere on SW, and Howard Stern, is
he on SW?

-Morgan



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:41 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Phone Number for EBB
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 06:11:11 -0400
Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network)
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On Wed, 2 Aug 1995 [e-mail] wrote:
>
> Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
> I believe that they are located in Virginia.
>
You can get them on 1-800-368-3270 or 1-703-938-3350


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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Latimer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WANTED - USCG Freqs in Tampa Bay Area
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 06:41:08 GMT
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Can anyone tell me the freqs used by the Coast Gaurd out of St
Petersburg/Clearwater (i.e. during SAR operations)?  HF or VHF/UHF?
If they use the 156-157 MHz marine band, which channels?  I am most
interested in air to sea (or land) communications.

Thanks.

Don

[e-mail]
"Megadittos" from Flordia... and for those of you that have not yet
discovered the truth, have faith, some day you will... Rush IS Right!



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Classical Music to Europe
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 09:00:54 GMT
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"MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Interesting question since someone just wrote and asked why we
>program classical music on HCJB shortwave. Anyhow, we offer two
>programs per week:

Ken, just as a matter of interest, do you use audio compression on
these classical music programs ? I remember when I visited TWR Bonaire
some years ago (when they still had shortwave) they showed us a
home-built equivalent of an optimod processor, and told us that their
presenters had been taught to adjust the level of compression
according to the material being broadcast.





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: What ever happened to...
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 09:00:56 GMT
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>My schedule is too busy to spend much time listening to shortwave, but i
>have had some time available recently to reminisce with a friend about some
>of my favorite SW program hosts over the years.  Does anyone know what's
>become of:

>David Monson (Belgium)

David is now living and working in Taiwan, and is involved in various
media-related activities. We hear from David from time to time, but
nothing in recent months. The last time he was due to visit The
Nethelands, his trip was cancelled at the last minute.

>Tom Meyers (Happy Station Show, Radio Nederland)

Tom Meyer (not Meyers) retired from regular work a few years ago. As
far as I know he is still living in The Netherlands.

>Jerry and Dodi Cowan (His and Hers, Radio Nederland)

Not such good news, I'm afraid. Dodi was very sick for many years
after His and Hers ended, and she passed away a few years ago. Jerry
remained at Radio Netherlands as an announcer until his retirement. I
don't know where he is now.





From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Barry)
Date: 04 Aug 95 09:04:44
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Anyone in Montreal or Toronto ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
X-FTN-To: [e-mail]
Organization:  ABS International Newscenter, Montreal, Canada
Lines: 22

 -=> Quoting [e-mail] to All <=-

 ge> Anyone out there living in Montreal or Toronto ?
 ge> I called my local 'Sony retailer' and they told me the 'Sony
 ge> ICF-7600G' was in back-order in all the province (Quebec).
 ge> Now I'm trying to find a store either in Montreal or Toronto.
 ge> I thought about buying from the states but I won't have any
 ge> warranties, and so on.

        I just priced one recently at Magic Touch electronics in Montreal.
        They want $289.  They didn't seem to be out of this model, but
        mentioned that the ICF-2010 was no longer available.


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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pierre Beicht)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX-Antwerp @ WWW
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 10:02:32 GMT
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Hello,

DX-Antwerp on the World Wide Web

DX-Antwerp has introduced a new service.  It has now a WWW-page where
you can find information about the club and the latest tips about
radio broadcasting and utility information.

The URL is :

                              http://www.innet.net/~dxa

Please note also that our e-mail address changed a few monts ago to
[e-mail]



Greetings

Pierre Beicht
Secretary DX-Antwerp



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (777)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Wanted SONY SW100
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 11:35:46
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>I would like to buy an SW100 SONY shortwave (mini) radio.  I want it to
>replace a SW1S that was stolen from me.  If anyone has one for sale,
>please email me with your best price. Thanks!       [e-mail]

No, I won't sell you my SW100, but I will sell you MY SW1S.  What'll you offer
me for it. I have all the kit for it: active antenna et al.  It is sitting in
my RV in a drawer. I use it infrequently. I thought I would save it as a
collector item and sell it to finance my kids college in a few years. <g>

It is absolutely in mint condition.

777


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:46 1995
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From: Charles Wilson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drake
Date: 4 Aug 1995 12:14:02 GMT
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References: <[e-mail]>

R.L. Drake Company
P.O. Box 3006
Miamisburgs, Ohio.
45343

Sales:513-866-2421
Service and Parts: 513-746-6990

--
Charles Wilson Jr.
KD4EKG


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:47 1995
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From: Charles Wilson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS DRAKE R8A RELEASED?
Date: 4 Aug 1995 12:17:29 GMT
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 Yep... They are ready to ship.
Call 1-800-568-3795 to order yours.

--
Charles Wilson Jr.
KD4EKG


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alan Machbitz)
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Subject: Wanted SONY SW100
Date: 4 Aug 1995 13:10:52 GMT
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I would like to buy an SW100 SONY shortwave (mini) radio.  I want it to
replace a SW1S that was stolen from me.  If anyone has one for sale,
please email me with your best price. Thanks!       [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:48 1995
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From: Neil Batson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Antenna Recommendations for Apt. Deweller
Date: 4 Aug 1995 13:38:32 GMT
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[e-mail] (Paul Hancock) wrote:
 the weekend.  I now live in an apartment and am unfamiliar with
> antenna setups for apartment dewellers.  I can not put up an external
> antenna on my balcony or outside my window.
>
> I'd appreciate any recommendations on what would be the best setup for
> me -active antenna, whip, wire strung on my ceiling?


Paul,

The ARRL has a file on their Web server related to to your problem.

Neil


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
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Subject: Re: DX-392
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Rob110178 ([e-mail]) wrote:
: 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
--

       I think it is a decent first shortwave SWL radio. Check out the
Radio Netherlands WWW page (or request hard copy from them) on their
(WRTH) radio reviews. You can also get a copy of the World Radio TV Handbook
or Passport to Worldband Radio from a bookstore or local library for reviews.


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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM DATABASE
Date: 4 Aug 1995 14:11:52 GMT
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Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: 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.  ...


   That is a great bit of info, Werner. Thanks!


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Christensen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Antenna Splitters
Date: 4 Aug 1995 16:15:25 GMT
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On my sailboat I have a base loaded VFH antenna at the top of my 55 foot
mast for use with my marine radio, but no way to receive FM or MW or SW
signals short of running a wire up the rigging.  Shakespeare sells an
antenna splitter to allow one to run VFH on one output of a VFF antenna,
and AM/FM on the other.  Anyone have any experience with one of these?  Do
they work well enough on SW to be worth the trouble?

--
Steve Christensen
Ericson 38 "Rag Doll"
Bay City, MI


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Perry Baer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: newbie AM/FM/TV/Weather/shortwave radio
Date: 4 Aug 1995 16:22:05 GMT
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Andrea,  The GE Superadio III is only AM/FM. It is popular because it is
good for long distance (DX) AM or medium wave reception.  It has a built-
in ferrite antenna that is over 7" in length, hence it's reception
capabilities.

Overall, it is a pretty flimsy radio - the dial calibration has been a
notorious problem with them.  But, hey for $50, what can ya say.

Perry



From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:53 1995
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From: Paul Lannuier <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Gilfer pricing
Date: 4 Aug 1995 16:32:18 GMT
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[e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
>Looking at the Gilfer catalog (still under const) on the WWW,  the
>prices seem a little over the top.  Or is this my imagination?
>
>

Mr. Wills,

Sorry if you feel this way. We try to be competitive with other
SWL/amateur dealers, and I think that we are in most cases.

Unlike huge appliance stores, where the same salesman sells shortwave
radios and refrigerators, we specialize in the products we sell, can
give you honest advice and are available to do the kind of hand-
holding that is often required in order to get new SWLs started in
this sometimes bewildering hobby. In other words, we provide _service_
for the few extra dollars we may get, something you dont get at the
consumer electronics whorehouses that sell the stuff for cost.

If price were the only measure of a good deal, Gilfer (and EEB,
and Universal, and Grove, etc.) would have been out of business long
ago. Our customers come back because they know that we take care of
them.

Best 73!
Paul Lannuier
President
Gilfer Shortwave

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From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Hodge)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Lafayette Radio
Date: 4 Aug 1995 16:51:16 GMT
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From Andy Brant <[e-mail]>:

> I need some help using a old tube shortwave receiver I got,
> it's a Lafayette Model KT-320.
>
> ...
>
> I've used the unit with the function switch on Rec. AM to get non-SB
> broadcasts.  Both the AF Gain and IF Gain knobs adjust the volume, what's
> the difference?  I guess the Q-Mult is for receiving side band. But I have
> no idea what the send position on the function knob is for?  Also what
> are
> the MVC/AVC and ANL switches for?

The BFO is for receiving sideband.  The Q multiplier is used to sharpen
the bandwidth at IF.
MVC/AVC means "manual volume control / automatic volume control"
ANL means "automatic noise limiter"


> On the bottom there is a bunch of adjustment screws:
> A band 55-1.6MC:   Ant, RF trim, OSC Trim
> B,C and D band all have:   Core and 2 Core trim screws
>
> What are these for?  I assume if it's working I don't need to mess with
> these.

These are probably for adjusting the front-end filters.  (I'm guessing.)
Try adjusting these and see if it affects the signal strength.  A second
adjustment may be for the frequency of the local oscillator so that the
dial will read the frequency that you're actually receiving.


From [e-mail] Fri Aug 04 17:56:55 1995
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[e-mail] wrote:
: In article <3vjv1t$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (SETHSPEAKS) writes:
: > I was logging stations Monday morning at about 2:30 A.M. CST and came
: > across a very weak signal at AM 740.  There was a rebroadcast of a Radio
: > Sweeden program then the next half hour a rebroadcast of a BBC program.
: >
: > The fading and interference was very intense, but I managed to hear the
: > call letters at the half hour.....It sounded like they announced the call
: > letters as CBC or something like that.
: >
: > If anyone is familiar with the AM bands enough to shed some light on the
: > subject (locale, exact call letters) I'd be grateful.
: >
: > Thanks

: My guess is that you heard CBL Toronto. The CBC outlet in that city
: I'm not sure if any other canadian city uses 740 or not. I think
: Toronto is the only one.
: CBC has recently started broadcasting programming from a number
: of international radio stations throughout the night.
: I am sure there are others with more details.

It could also be CBX Edmonton, also on 740, but judging from the times
and programming mentioned, it's likely that Toronto would be the one.

--
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Coller)
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}Subcarrier radio has another FM carrier multiplexed onto the standard
}broadcast, usually at about 67 KHz. This signal can then be detected and
}received with what is sometimes called an SCA adaptor. Some stations, for

SCA data systems offer up to 12 different"SCA'S" on space above a
standard stereo FM radio stereo codes.

Dave says-Jail the ones altering blacks' gov applications tagged below.

PS: BG's KKK bats a 1000 against Toledo's blacks entering nd.edu land!

 * TLX v3.10 * U of Notre Dame falls to KKK info against Toledo Blacks?

 * SLMR 2.1a * Blade faxed to stop BLACK scholarships??Ref OSU,Notre Dame
--
[e-mail]


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[e-mail] (David Coller) wrote:

>}Subcarrier radio has another FM carrier multiplexed onto the standard
>}broadcast, usually at about 67 KHz. This signal can then be detected and
>}received with what is sometimes called an SCA adaptor. Some stations, for

>SCA data systems offer up to 12 different"SCA'S" on space above a
>standard stereo FM radio stereo codes.

>Dave says-Jail the ones altering blacks' gov applications tagged below.

>PS: BG's KKK bats a 1000 against Toledo's blacks entering nd.edu land!

> * TLX v3.10 * U of Notre Dame falls to KKK info against Toledo Blacks?

> * SLMR 2.1a * Blade faxed to stop BLACK scholarships??Ref OSU,Notre Dame
>--
>[e-mail]


Has anyone actually received the file that he said he could send? He
sent me two messages and neither had a file attached although he
seemed to think it did. If you have, could you email it to me. Thanks.
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"

[Posted with Agent .99. For info, email [e-mail].]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:27 1995
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How much do these cost?  I'm almost scared to ask..


---
Benson Wills, north central NC, USA.
      Stogies: Breakfast of Champions.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:28 1995
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In article <401m5k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) writes:
> How much do these cost?  I'm almost scared to ask..
>
>
> ---
> Benson Wills, north central NC, USA.
>       Stogies: Breakfast of Champions.




The DCC-127A is the DC adapter for the 2010.  It also works on quite a few of
the other Sony portable radios.  New, their cost is $28.95 plus shipping,
etc... from most stores (I am quoting the price from Universal on this one.)

I have one for sale, which I used once.  I've got the original box, papers,
etc... and would sell it for $20.

Kirk, N0FPZ



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Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:12:44 GMT
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Bryan Cowan ([e-mail]) penned:
: In article <[e-mail]>,
: [e-mail] (JB) wrote:
: (snip)
: >         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
: >
: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

: Nevertheless, that's quite a DX achievement, IMHO. Such stations usually
: are low watt, local coverage only. For example, when I lived in
: Sacramento, Sacramento Metro Airport broadcast general info on 540 or
: thereabouts. It was only with great difficulty that this could be heard in
: my apartment in downtown Sacramento, 15 miles away. San Francisco
: International Airport has an info station on 1610, but I haven't tried to
: DX this one yet. (SFO is 14 miles from my downtown SF apartment.) The SFO
: station reception is further complicated by the fact that San Bruno
: Mountain is between here and there; the Sacramento reception was partly
: helped by flat land between my radio and the airport. Other interesting DX
: targets would be the info stations at Oakland and San Jose airports
: (although I don't know the frequencies) and other various low power loop
: stations.

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

It would be interesting, and a good DX catch, to hear the STL link for
these guys, too.  Probably HI VHF or sometimes UHF.  I think that the
NOAA 162.55 xmtrs use something near 408 MHz as the STL link.

--


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:30 1995
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Subject: 1620 AM RECEPTION
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Don Moore) writes,

DM> I wouldn't be quite so quick to dismiss the classical music on 1620
DM> as a 3rd harmonic of CBEF Windsor from 300 km away.  Although
DM> unusual, harmonics are anything but impossible. I've logged well over

<snip>

DM> Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. I have an in-depth article on
DM> DXing Medium Wave harmonics coming up this fall in the NASWA Journal.

<snip>

Nope! I don't dismiss the possibility at all Don, but the time isn't right.
I've heard Belize on 1660 kHz (at 2 x 830 kHz) and Radio Clarin on 1720 kHz
(at 2 x 860 kHz) among others, but >> NEVER << during mid-afternoon. Hearing
CBEF on its third harmonic is very possible over 300 Km at 0100 UTC, but at
1400 EST you've got a gnat's chance in a bonfire. Having said that, I'll
qualify it by saying that the station engineer cannot have been partaking
those excellent Margaritas served at Windsor's Tunnel Barbecue Restaurant
during his long lunch that day! :) :)

I'm looking forward to reading your NASWA article, by the way!

Regards...
Werner
 * RM 1.3 03054 *


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       I have a pair of 8874 Eimac Grid Tubes. Brand New in Box.
    Sell the pair for $500.00
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                     Call: 201-797-1227
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                                                Rod  N2RVM





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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Myrton Smith)
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Subject: Re: Abnormal AM interference
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[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!).

>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).

>3. Computer controlled burglar alarms. Very noisy!

>Good luck!

>--
>Andy Gardner
>Whanganui-a-tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand)
>Recently upgraded from Intel/Windows to PowerMac and VERY HAPPY!

Living in an apartment for many years has made swl'ing and bcb-dx'ing
interesting. The easiest way for me to locate outside interference,
outside being external to the apartment, was to use a portable am
receiver. This method has proven itself time and time again for
locating difficult to find sources of interference. One point I must
stress if you choose this method, when turning the portable radio, do
it slowly so you locate the null direction. Hope this helps. . .
Good dx'ing. . ..

      Myrton T. Smith II - N1GKE -
Editor for Mystic Valley Amateur Radio Group
mts @ usa1.com
n1gke @ amsat.org
Amsat # 22044
n1gke @ n1gke-5.ampr.org
n1gke @ net.wg1i.ampr.org



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:34 1995
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Is it possible to get an ac adapter for the 7600G from
Radio Shack (or another source). What is the part number,
if so?

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Philip Beltz Glaser


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:35 1995
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Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 7600G: alternative to Sony's?
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Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]> writes:

>Is it possible to get an ac adapter for the 7600G from
>Radio Shack (or another source). What is the part number,
>if so?

Radio Shack sells at least one multivoltage AC->DC converter with
interchangable plugs.  The one I have is Cat. # 273-1650, but it is
rather old, so I don't know if they still sell it.  The 273-1650 has 6
voltage settings (3V, 4.5V, *6V*, 7.5V, and 9V) as well as about 5
different adapters to fit everything from a headphone type jack to large
barrel jacks.  I am pretty sure it has an adapter that will fit a 7600G
(I lost of mine, so I'm going to have to buy a new converter! :)


---
Jeff Thieleke
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillV21572)
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Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 7600G: alternative to Sony's?
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Hey guys,

No, Radio Shacks ac adapter _does not_ fit the Sony 7600G, I just went
through this experience myself when it killed a set of batteries in 48
hours.  Apparently Sony has been converting their portables to a "new" ac
adapter standard, and the only compatible one I was able to find was
Sonys' own, model AC E 60HG, made specifically for the 7600G (and not
previous 7600 incarnations),  sold by Universal Radio, at $19.95 plus
$3.00 shipping. It has a yellow collar around the plug.   Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Bill


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:36 1995
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Yep, none of the Radio Shack plugs fit snug. One comes close. I got it
directly from Sony 19.95+5 S&H.

Rasheed


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In <403a16$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (BillV21572)
writes:
>
>Hey guys,
>
>No, Radio Shacks ac adapter _does not_ fit the Sony 7600G, I just went
>through this experience myself when it killed a set of batteries in 48
>hours.  Apparently Sony has been converting their portables to a "new"
ac
>adapter standard, and the only compatible one I was able to find was
>Sonys' own, model AC E 60HG, made specifically for the 7600G (and not
>previous 7600 incarnations),  sold by Universal Radio, at $19.95 plus
>$3.00 shipping. It has a yellow collar around the plug.   Hope this
helps.
>Sincerely,
>Bill
----
Hmmm...  Very strange...  I am listening to my ICF-SW7600G right now as
it is being powered by a new model Radio Shack power adapter.

Model:  273-1655 Switchable 7.5-6.0 volts, 700 mA, interchangable power
        adapters.  It comes with 4 adapters none of which will fit any
        new Sony products.  You must also buy what the sales people
        know as the "Sony Adapter Plug Set."  I have forgotten the part
        number for this.

The power supply is working very well with no obvious noise or hum
problems.  The adapter plug tips must be installed for the correct
polarity of the radio or you risk damaging the 7600G.  My 7600G was
purchased only a few months ago from EEB serial number:  51688 and I
would comfortably feel represents the current model.  Cost for the
whole package runs near $15.00, so it is not a great savings over
buying the power supply with the radio.  It is of top quality and does
offer some versatility in being usable with a wide variety of 6 and 7.5
volt products...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


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[e-mail] (Charles Freedberg ) wrote:


>                    There is a discussion going on in another NG about
>            the claims of a certain Rev. Ron on whether he has a radio
>            show. He's quite a character and a supporter of the
>            neo-nutzi movement.  If any ace radio detective has the
>            answer to this burning question (hehe) please E-Mail me.
>            I would luv to listen to this kook.

>                                                        Chuck

>        Radio Ron writes:

>    Well thank you, and I do.  The weekly commentary show is called

>        "Weekend
>    Magazine with Ron Schoedel".  Its been airing since the first week
>    of
>    March 1994.

>    Okay, since we're playing a mystery game here...

>    I'll recap a couple of the clues:  I'm on a regional clear channel
>    station, (there's not a whole lot of those); covers cities
>    including
>    Toledo, Indianapolis and Dayton; in case you haven't guessed, it's
>    a
>    religious radio station.


        WLW 700 Cincinnati?  WSAI 1530 Cincinnati?  Those are the only clear
channel stations I know of in the area




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Freedberg )
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Subject: Ace Radio Detective Needed
Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:00:21 GMT
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                    There is a discussion going on in another NG about
            the claims of a certain Rev. Ron on whether he has a radio
            show. He's quite a character and a supporter of the
            neo-nutzi movement.  If any ace radio detective has the
            answer to this burning question (hehe) please E-Mail me.
            I would luv to listen to this kook.

                                                        Chuck

        Radio Ron writes:

    Well thank you, and I do.  The weekly commentary show is called

        "Weekend
    Magazine with Ron Schoedel".  Its been airing since the first week
    of
    March 1994.

    Okay, since we're playing a mystery game here...

    I'll recap a couple of the clues:  I'm on a regional clear channel
    station, (there's not a whole lot of those); covers cities
    including
    Toledo, Indianapolis and Dayton; in case you haven't guessed, it's
    a
    religious radio station.

    Rev. Ron



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From: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
Date: Sat, 05 Aug 1995 16:29:18 GMT
Subject: Re: AM DATABASE
Lines: 23


In article <3vrue0$[e-mail]>, John Kodis ([e-mail]) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Werner Funkenhauser <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>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 went browsing through the archives at ftp.fcc.gov, but couldn't find
>anything that looked like this data.  Do you have a complete URL available
>for this, and any other interesting data that they may have available?
>
>-- John Kodis.
>
I found the same.  It looks like this information has been
withdrawn for the time being.

BTW, the quality of information and presentation on the FCC server
puts UK goverment material well and truely to shame.  It was
probably the best government server I have seen on the web.

Simon

----------------------------------------------------------------
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:41 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM DATABASE
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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Distribution: world
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Lines: 31

In Message: <[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Simon Collings) writes,
References: <[e-mail]><3vrue0$[e-mail]>

SC>JK>In article <3vrue0$[e-mail]>, John Kodis
SC>JK>([e-mail]) writes:

SC>JK>WF> In article <[e-mail]>,
SC>JK>WF> Werner Funkenhauser <[e-mail]> wrote:

SC>JK>WF> The FCC maintains a mediumwave database from foreign government
SC>JK>WF> reports and From its own records. It is available via anonymous ftp
SC>JK>WF> at FTP.FCC.GOV, but

SC>JK> I went browsing through the archives at ftp.fcc.gov, but couldn't find

SC> I found the same.  It looks like this information has been
SC> withdrawn for the time being.

It was there when I looked on 1995/07/30. You have to dig deep :)

                    /pup/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases

There is also an FM one (maybe even TV) with dictionary files to help
interpret the databases.

Regards...
Werner


 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Zacharias Liangas)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM Loggings
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 22:00:08 GMT
Organization: ENERGOCAL
Lines: 96
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This  is a mesage posted directly to RRS

Dear friends of the list

The  previos week  I have been ion the magnificent city of LItohoron
where
I was for mini-vacations wherre I have made a lin o AM QSLs  due to
lack  of
taking with me my SW radios

As fr your info I have used  my 6 years old AIWA HS- J150 walkman
First the all day listings

 567  0928  1.8  MRT ( Fyrom)    reporting                       MK
2x2x2
 703  0930       TRT- Turkey     tel discussion                  TU
3x4x3
 729  0930       ERA 1 _ Greece  music                           GR
14141
 747  0931       R BLagoevgrad _ BUL songs -60s                  BU
34443
 810  0933       MRT-1           music                           --
24242
1044  0936       Rad Statmos MAkedoniasRSM ch I- Greece  old sx  GR
55555
1179  0937       RSM ch II-      folk music                      GR
55555
1404  0939       ERA Alexandr   song dedications                 GR
2x2x2

and now somw AMLing
SINFO
 657    1735  1 Reshet Beth- Israds                             HE
23232
 558    1738    TRT             folks                           TR
24232
 603    1749    RIK 3 cypros    music - sx- ID                  GR
22222
 612    1746    R Bosnia        msx                             --
22343
 603    1752    R Romania Actualitata music                     --
33443
 540    1825    KOssuth R MAgya folks                           MG
33443
 684    1746  2 R Beograd SERB  operas folk                     SE
34343
 774    1750    R CAiro         chattting                       AR
34324
 981    1753    ERA-1 Ath Greece nx- info                       GR
34433
1089    1756    R Tirana        music                           AL
42422
1089    1800    V of Russia     folk msx - IS                   RU
22332
1116    1803    RAI II Italy    R onda Verde - news etc         IT
24332
1152    1803    R Romania       news and comm                   RO
44444
1161    1805    HOrizont - Bulg news                            BU
44344
1206    1807    Reshet Beth ISR reporting                       HE
24342
1215    1808    R Tirana Ext    news                            IT
55555
1224    1808    R Bulgaria      news                            BU
44444
1242    1812    Serbian R?      hit classica                    SE
44323
1251    1902    Petofi R Magyar news                            MG
44444
1548    2102    V of Russia     news ID                         GR
34333
 783    1749  3 R DAamskus      news DID @56
RU!34443
 801    1758    R Amman         ID                              AR
12241
 828    1800    Chr BOtev(II) BUlg clock -                      BU
24422
 846    1801    RAI -1  news - onda verde                       IT
1x1x1
 864    1806    Chr Botev //828                                 BU
32311
 909    1823    R Tirana -      speakings                       AL
33412


 That's all !

8 bit test

µß≈ß±Θß≥ δΘßπΩß≥
±ßΣΘ∩ßΩ±∩ß⌠τ≥ ß≡∩ ⌠ß Σ∙ΣσΩß⌠∩⌡!

Zakaria Liang!
(namanya hanya untuk kawan!)



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:46 1995
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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 00:32:36 +0400
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Zacharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Subject: AM logs
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cc: Contact newsletter

Dear friends of the list

The  previos week  I have been ion the magnificent city of LItohoron  where
I was for mini-vacations wherre I have made a lin o AM QSLs  due to lack  of
taking with me my SW radios

As fr your info I have used  my 6 years old AIWA HS- J150 walkman
First the all day listings

 567  0928  1.8  MRT ( Fyrom)    reporting                       MK 2x2x2
 703  0930       TRT- Turkey     tel discussion                  TU 3x4x3
 729  0930       ERA 1 _ Greece  music                           GR 14141
 747  0931       R BLagoevgrad _ BUL songs -60s                  BU 34443
 810  0933       MRT-1           music                           -- 24242
1044  0936       Rad Statmos MAkedoniasRSM ch I- Greece  old sx  GR 55555
1179  0937       RSM ch II-      folk music                      GR 55555
1404  0939       ERA Alexandr   song dedications                 GR 2x2x2

and now somw AMLing                                                SINFO
 657    1735  1 Reshet Beth- Israds                             HE 23232
 558    1738    TRT             folks                           TR 24232
 603    1749    RIK 3 cypros    music - sx- ID                  GR 22222
 612    1746    R Bosnia        msx                             -- 22343
 603    1752    R Romania Actualitata music                     -- 33443
 540    1825    KOssuth R MAgya folks                           MG 33443
 684    1746  2 R Beograd SERB  operas folk                     SE 34343
 774    1750    R CAiro         chattting                       AR 34324
 981    1753    ERA-1 Ath Greece nx- info                       GR 34433
1089    1756    R Tirana        music                           AL 42422
1089    1800    V of Russia     folk msx - IS                   RU 22332
1116    1803    RAI II Italy    R onda Verde - news etc         IT 24332
1152    1803    R Romania       news and comm                   RO 44444
1161    1805    HOrizont - Bulg news                            BU 44344
1206    1807    Reshet Beth ISR reporting                       HE 24342
1215    1808    R Tirana Ext    news                            IT 55555
1224    1808    R Bulgaria      news                            BU 44444
1242    1812    Serbian R?      hit classica                    SE 44323
1251    1902    Petofi R Magyar news                            MG 44444
1548    2102    V of Russia     news ID                         GR 34333
 783    1749  3 R DAamskus      news DID @56                    RU!34443
 801    1758    R Amman         ID                              AR 12241
 828    1800    Chr BOtev(II) BUlg clock -                      BU 24422
 846    1801    RAI -1  news - onda verde                       IT 1x1x1
 864    1806    Chr Botev //828                                 BU 32311
 909    1823    R Tirana -      speakings                       AL 33412


 That's all !


zacharias Liangas
DXer since his 12s


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM LOOP QUESTION
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:56:37 GMT
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First off, make sure that _both_ sections of the variable capacitor are
connected together, in parallel.  This should give you around 500 pF of
capacitance.  Then add a 220, 270, 330 pF or whatever it takes to bring
the tuning range down to the range that you desire.  Add a switch to the
capacitor to give it wider coverage with two ranges.

Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) penned:
: In Message: <3vg13o$[e-mail]>,
:             [e-mail] writes:

: >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.

: Addingn turns will do the trick but with the size of your frame, I'd try only
: two or three at first, more only if needed and then only one turn at a time.
: My air-core loop is 1 metre on the side, having 9 turns, the centre turn
: wrapped with a pickup turn. The capacitor is a 500 pf unit. BTW, if after
: adding turns, your antenna still doesn't quite resonate at the bottom of the
: band, you can try switching in a fixed capacitor with the air-variable, giving
: you two tuning ranges --- one with the fixed capacitor out (high), and another
: with the fixed capacitor in (low).

: Regards...
: Werner


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pinky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Amateur Electronic Supply
Date: 7 Aug 1995 02:36:09 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Lundgren) writes:

>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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Ditto on my experience with Radio Shuck. But I *expect* it from these
guys; don`t shop there unless I can`t find it somewhere else. These
guys at Amateur Electronic Supply in Orlando get paid pretty well
I imagine, but they act like Radio Shack employees. Re the auto
parts stores, I`ve found that they are better than the experiences
I`ve had with Electronic Supply outfits, but the problem is more
that they don`t know about things they should. Anyways I think customer
service is a thing of the past, like good [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin Barry)
Date: 06 Aug 95 01:48:25
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AN-61 antenna
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        I just bought a Sony ICF-7600.  I'm wondering if anyone has any
        suggestions about the little reel-in AN-61 antenna that comes
        with it.  I notice that the plastic sheath that fits over the
        extendable whip hasn't any metal surface to make contact.  I
        have yet to try out this antenna seriously but I am not impressed
        with it so far.  The little external antenna connector box on the
        other hand that also comes with the radio is fantastic.  That's
        what I'm using to connect 50 feet of wire strung between a tree and
        the house to the radio.




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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:51 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Antarctic Frequencies
Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:37:33 GMT
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Can someone supply me with frequencies used in the Antarctic either
by the bases there, tourist ships, or aircraft flying into the
antarctic?

email if possible

Thanks very much for any help
David Gonczol


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DDwyer7055)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: automotive sw radio
Date: 4 Aug 1995 22:19:31 -0400
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I also have a Philips DC777, which is still working (knock on wood!).
The only model I'm aware of is the Becker Mexico, which retails for around
$1000 (compared to the approx. $350 I paid for my DC777).



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:53 1995
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From: postmaster <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC on Internet???
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 14:32:04 +0100
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In article <3vp9ej$[e-mail]>, "W. P. Loehndorf" <wp.loehndorf@essen
.netsurf.de> writes
>Hello out there,
>I should like to get the iNet-address(es) of BBC.
>Thanks for your work.
>Peter
>
>[e-mail]
>
the e-mail address for BBC World Service is
[e-mail]

the URL for the BBC is http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/
On the pages you will find a reasonably complete list of BBC e-mail
addresses.  Hope this is helpful
--
postmaster


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:54 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BBC's Hindi Service Info
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Bishwa Shrestha, KC7JFV)
Date: 6 Aug 95 14:27:50 MDT
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Heard BBC's Hindi service on 11920kHz at 08:10 MDT with the signal rating of
544. The program lasted for around 30 minutes.  Hope this helps someone.
Bishwa Shrestha


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dex)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Distribution: world
Subject: BEAT OVEN (Volume 1)
Date: 07 Aug 1995 03:46:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Bitstream Underground
Lines: 14

Beat Oven (Volume 1) on Exit Records, Minneapolis is out in all indie stores
in Minneapolis now, including Cheapo, Applause, Let It Be, Down In The
Valley, ......
Also should be available in Best Buy, Sam Goody (and possibly Target) within
the next 1-2 weeks.

Beat Oven is a compilation featuring new 16 tracks by all Twin Cities
elecronic dance/techno/house/ambient/etc... type acts.  Listen for select
tracks off this CD  on Rev105 FM, 93.7 FM (The Edge) and Radio K (770AM).
Check out Beat Oven!, find out what's going on with Minneapolis dance music
and support the local scene.
Nationally also available through mail order and select distributors.
 - [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
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Subject: Best Speaker Month
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 12:42:11 GMT
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August is when Radio Shack typically puts their Optimus Pro-7
loudspeaker on sale for half price.

The Pro-7 is the loud speaker of choice for shortwave listening due to
its audio detail, fidelity and listening ease.  I have 2 of them here,
one connected to the Europa and one to the Drake.  I have used them on
my SP-600 and R390A but have been waiting till they go on sale before
purchasing them.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (LIN GROSVENOR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Beverage Antennae
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:45:10 GMT
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In <3vldbb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Tim Colvin) writes:
>>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.
>
>Haven't found any on-line ref's so far. I've got some printed info but
>not with me, so I can't give you any accurate info right now. I'm
>pretty sure QST magazine ran some articles on Beverages, but quite
>some time ago (>10 years).
>
Get ARLL's Antennae book.  It has info on that Antennae.
Tad G.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (jeff lipchik)
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Subject: Bluegrass/country music on shortwave
Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:28:55 GMT
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:56664 rec.music.country.western:44455 rec.music.country.old-time:2211

Hello,

I just got a shortwave receiver today, and I am looking for some frequencies
that play country or bluegrass music at least some of their broadcast time.
I live in the Detroit area.  I know of a Southern Gospel station, WJCR, in
Upton, KY, but I forgot the frequencies it uses.

If I hear any country or bluegrass music, is there any way to make a request
for a certain song?

Please reply.

Jeff



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: Re: Can anyone identify AM reception on 740Khz........
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Is WCPR 740 AM carrier current campus radio of Steven's Tech of Hoboken NJ
radiating again?  :-)   Apparently, an old story has it that when Stevens,
a college on the Hudson river waterfront, needed extra dorm space quick,
bought an old ship and docked it next to the campus.  And WCPR installed
a carrier current transmitter in this ship to feed the electric wires
of the ship.  There was this string of lights hanging from one end of
the ship, up to the masts, and down to the other end of the ship, and
some of WCPR's carrier current leaked onto this string.  Apparently
the length was rresonant and WCPR's signal could be heard in New York City.

This happened sometime in the early 70's.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:26:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Biff Devereaux)
Subject: Car radio with shortwave?
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Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).

Any info is appreciated



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey A. Harvey)
Subject: CBC callsigns, Chile?
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Hi,
        I remember reading something a few years ago to the effect that
the Canadian government had a letter of agreement from the (very generous!)
Chilian government to allow the CBC to use some CBx(x) callsigns.
        I can't recall where I read this; my diminutive brain does not
store references with each bit of information.
        Chile does indeed "own" CAA to CEZ (ITU list).  The local CBC in
Halifax is CBHT.
        I hope this reassures those concerned.
-Jeffy

--


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC callsigns, Chile?
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:10:21 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeffrey A. Harvey)
writes:
>
>Hi,
>       I remember reading something a few years ago to the effect that
>the Canadian government had a letter of agreement from the (very
generous!)
>Chilian government to allow the CBC to use some CBx(x) callsigns.
>       I can't recall where I read this; my diminutive brain does not
>store references with each bit of information.
>       Chile does indeed "own" CAA to CEZ (ITU list).  The local CBC in
>Halifax is CBHT.
>       I hope this reassures those concerned.
>-Jeffy
>
>--
So, they are still announceing these "CB" calls? It's a bit hard to get
CBC Vancouver here in San Francisco, with XETRA beaming north on 690
(they're programmed as an English-language sports-talk station) and
Radio Netherlands using 6165 in prime time. However, when I do hear
them, mostly in the wee hours, when they rebroadcast Radio Sweden and
such, I hear only the province-wide "CBC, British Columbia".

I once read that they used to use CN calls. Apparently, they started
out as part of the Canadian National Railroad. I suppose there was a
certain ammount of "The CNR prevents Manitoba farmers from selling
their grain in Minneapolis and the new radio network will prevent
people from getting too attatched to Fibber McGee and forgetting that
they are Canadian."



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey A. Harvey)
Subject: Re: CBC callsigns, Chile?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Joel Rubin ([e-mail]) wrote [+/- snips, spelling {:)}!]:
> So, they are still announcing these "CB" calls?...
> ...I hear only the province-wide "CBC, British Columbia"...

        The best time to catch the local callsign is when they give the
*local* weather report.  Often this is just before the top of the hour;
or just after the news (perhaps hh:12 or so).  I don't know about B.C.;
I'm over here in N.S.
        "Canada" cannot be defined without using the word "American" or
"USA"; as in "Not..." or "North of...".  [smile!]
-Jeffy


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Clear-channel stations in US (MW)
Date: 5 Aug 1995 15:04:20 GMT
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Daniel J. Galloway ([e-mail]) penned:
:       I got curious a couple of nights ago and tried checking out the
: MW coverage on my Sony 2010 here in Atlanta.. pretty cool, I've gotten
: Vermont and Texas already. Does anyone have a list of the clear channel
: stations in the US? I'd like to QSL all of them. (AM 750 won't be a
: challenge :) )
: --
: Daniel J Galloway | [e-mail], [e-mail]
:  The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only
:             guardian of true liberty.
:               -- James Madison

Try receiving KFI 640 clear channel, here in La La land.

I could get KOMA, Ok.City, KSLC Salt Lake City, and KING 1000 Seattle,
here in L.A.  Maybe they are clear channel stations.  When I was in
Minneapolis, I used to get WOR NYC on occasion, but I don't remember the
freq.  You can kind of tell how far they're from you by the difference in
their time announcments and your time.

Remember that a good l-o-n-g wire antenna does a lot for your reception.
Also, put a good ground and spark arrestor in it, too.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JEC95)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Clear-channel stations in US (MW)
Date: 6 Aug 1995 16:55:30 -0400
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>>I used to get WOR NYC on occasion, but I don't remember the
freq. <<

710 AM, but I can't imagine why *anyone* would bother with it


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Communications Headphones? (was: Best Speaker Month)
Date: 7 Aug 1995 15:40:18 GMT
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In article <4051po$[e-mail]>,
Chuck Rippel <[e-mail]> wrote:
>August is when Radio Shack typically puts their Optimus Pro-7
>loudspeaker on sale for half price.
>The Pro-7 is the loud speaker of choice for shortwave listening due to
>its audio detail, fidelity and listening ease.

You ain't heard nuthin till you've hooked up your shortwave receiver to an
Infinity 2000A speaker (with electrostatic tweeters)!  The beauty of 5K and
10K heterodynes.

On a related subject, what are the best *communications* headphones on the
market?  No, I'm not interested in hi-fi headphones; I already have them.

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:07 1995
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From: "McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: DX Partyline for August 5/95
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Greetings from the Andes. DX Partyline this weekend will
feature:

--3 hosts! Veteran Dutch DXer, Maarten van Delft is with us
--Maarten brings station news from the Caribbean
--EDXC Report
--a noise canceller
--the conclusion of a three-part article on loop antennas with
Fred Vobbe

Lisa, Maarten and I hope you can join us!

73 and God bless,

Rich, HC1JMN
**********************************************************
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 Aug 07 18:27:07 1995
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From: "Ed O'Keefe" <[e-mail]>
Subject: DX-400
Lines: 8

While cleaning out the attic, I came across a DX-400 I had bought in the late
70's.(I think)  At the time it was one of the first digital sw radios I had
seen and of course I jumped on it, not realizing there was no tuning knob and
tuning was generally a pain in the butt. Was wondering if anyone else in the
world bought one and if anyone had a mod to incorporate a tuning wheel.

TNX
Ed O'Keefe
Poughkeepsie, NY


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Knight )
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Subject: Easy Beverage Antenna
Date: 7 Aug 1995 15:02:33 GMT
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Recently there has been some talk on getting info on beverage antennas
under the subject heading "Beverage Antennae". The two best places are
the IRCA and NRC. Both have "goodie factories" that re-print articles
that have appeared in their past bulletins. In fact, the NRC has a
reference manual on beverages. In the July 1995 issue of Monitoring
Times is a very good article called "Mediumwave Mini-DXpeditions - Take
Your Radio on the Road" by Mark Connelly (WA1ION) for those interested
in DXpeditions.

Since many of us don't have the acreage for beverage antennas, a
"mini-DXpedition" is a "must". However, the beverage antennas do not
need to be elaborate and they don't need to be used only on mediumwave!
They can be used on shortwave as well - especially for reception on
frequencies below about 7MHz. What I did was go down to a local
electronics store and buy 500 feet of 18 gauge, copper, stranded,
insulated, speaker wire (speaker wire has 2 wires side by side). Then,
I separated the 2 wires carefully making sure not to damage the
insulation on either one, and splicing them together end to end, had
one 1000 foot piece of wire! Note: use "stranded" not "solid" wire for
the antenna as solid wire tends to break more easily.


Next, at my parent's house (they have enough room for 750 feet of the
wire), the wire was unrolled on the ground! That is correct! A beverage
antenna with insulated wire does not have to be in the air to perform
as I will show in a little while. But, being in the air a foot or two
helps null stations off the sides a bit better. After a month with this
Southwest facing beverage on the ground, I managed to log every station
in Tucson and Phoenix including their 10 watt Traveler's Information
stations on 530 and 1610 respectively! I also logged some Australian
and New Zealand stations, the best of which was a 2kW 4XO-1206kHz in
Dunedin, New Zealand! Results were a little less impressive off the
back of the beverage, but I still managed to log Norway-1314kHz and 2
"Radio Comercial" stations from Portugal.


Directivity was very appearant even though the antenna was on the
ground. Hearing 138 stations from Mexico bore that out! Now, I've had
very good results similar to this with my "Street Gutter" Beverages.
They are usually smaller, and, you guessed it(!) in street gutters
(preferably not full of water). I don't recommend this method, however,
since cars can come along and park on your antenna, and, there is a
slight chance someone could come along and trip on your wire. However,
you can use your imagination! If there is a row of fences behind your
house why not try that? The antenna doesn't have to be 1000 feet to
work well.  On some of the higher mediumwave frequencies and tropical
band shortwave, 500 feet will do fine. The antenna should be laid out
in as straight a line as possible pointed at the target stations.

If you really want to go "all out" and can find some sloping land, make
your beverage into a "sloping beverage" sloping toward your target
stations. On a DXpedition to Taos, New Mexico with a sloping beverage,
I logged 16 stations from Japan (I have the tapes to prove it) and my
best all time catch on Mediumwave, CJYR in Whitehorse, Alberta, Canada
on 1400kHz. What made this so amazing was that 1400kHz is a local
channel cluttered with stations in the US using 1kW. CJYR was using 60
watts! CJYR was S9+40db on my Kenwood R1000 and the ID occurred an hour
and a half before local sunset! I heard of another person who put up a
sloping beverage down the north side of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado
Springs, and logged 610 CKRW in Whitehorse, YT, Canada! I've used the
sloping beverage before on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, CO
with above average results. So, the sloping beverage way outperforms a
flat beverage, but I haven't heard of anyone else ever using that kind
of antenna before!

Re: the "ground" beverage: performance on shortwave is simply amazing!
Extremely low noise. Nothing could be quieter! I was hearing stations
on one beverage that I couldn't even detect on my 60 meter dipole!
Loggings from DXers in Sweden, Norway, and Finland attest to the
superior performance of a beverage on both shortwave and mediumwave.
73s and good DX, Chris N0IJK


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:10 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FCC DATABASE
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Article: <[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (John Kodis) writes,

>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Werner Funkenhauser <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>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

>I went browsing through the archives at ftp.fcc.gov, but couldn't find
>anything that looked like this data.  Do you have a complete URL available
>for this, and any other interesting data that they may have available?

>-- John Kodis.

You can find the original information in the directory

                    /pub/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases.

Regards...
Werner


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:11 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] ("Gregory Shaw")
Subject: Fequency Information Required
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: REMTEK
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 1995 14:25:00 GMT
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Lines: 9

Can anybody quote me any HF frequencies currently in use by the various
forces in the former Yugoslavia.

If this is the wrong News_Group for this sort of information could
someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Greg.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:12 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FM MICROBROADCAST BS
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <3vvd1h$[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (K. Scott) writes,

>To who it may concern or care's! Mr. Werner Funkenhause tryed on two
>separate occasion's to purchase a 3 watt FM broadcast transmitter from
>R.Scott Communications. We did not sell to him because he reside's in
>Canada! We are a legal Canadian exporting Company only of low power FM
>transmitters. Because we would not break Canadian Communication law's by
>selling to Mr. Funkenhause, he seem's to have mounted a vendetta/slander
>campaign against our Company. Many thank's Kev, R.Scott Communications.

Kevin! Aren't you ashamed for writing such a lie? You claimed in one of your
posts that yours was a reputable company, but you've revealed yourself in the
above message. Maybe some in the group will wonder which of us is telling the
truth. Those who know me from the hobby will realize that your allegation is
false, a bald-faced lie in fact! Slander? Isn't that the pot calling the
kettle black? For others that may be interested, I'll let the content of my
posts speak for me.

Point: I've never advertised the sale of "pirate radio" equipment on the net.
You have! Those ads prompted me to contact Industry Canada in the first place.
Point: You continue regular posts, soliciting requests for information
presumably leading to sales of a product destined to illegally clutter
airwaves.

BTW, did you mention my alleged attempts to purchase from you to Industry
Canada when they came to inspect you? I'll bet you didn't because I never
tried to do so. I don't own the net but I do get on my pedestal once in a
while and you are a case. I've been unkind in my posts because as a long-time
DXer, I really resent what you and others and your customers, are doing to
various parts of the spectrum, especially in heavily congested market areas.
Having said that (and my earlier pieces), I'll leave this topic to add
[e-mail] to my twit-filter.


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM MICROBROADCAST BS! and FUNKENHAUSE!
Date: 5 Aug 1995 09:18:41 GMT
Organization: Pacific Interconnect
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To who it may concern or care's! Mr. Werner Funkenhause tryed on two
separate occasion's to purchase a 3 watt FM broadcast transmitter from
R.Scott Communications. We did not sell to him because he reside's in
Canada! We are a legal Canadian exporting Company only of low power FM
transmitters. Because we would not break Canadian Communication law's by
selling to Mr. Funkenhause, he seem's to have mounted a vendetta/slander
campaign against our Company. Many thank's Kev, R.Scott Communications.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM MICROBROADCAST BS! and FUNKENHAUSE!
Date: 7 Aug 1995 14:33:17 GMT
Organization: IT
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In article <3vvd1h$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (K. Scott) says:
>snip<
Why don't you find another hobby?
I am more than a litle tired of seeing your posts on several different
news groups.  As soon as I get my killfile working I won't see any of
your sad offerings.  I really think that anyone who was interested
in your offerings already know how to find you.  Do the rest of
us a favor and take out an add in qst or 73.
Terry Fugate
WN4ISX


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:17 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FM MICROBROADCAST BS!!!!!
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri,  4 Aug 95 22:36:00 -0500
Organization: CRS Online  (Toronto, Ontario)
Lines: 74

In Message: <3vqsub$[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (K. Scott) writes,

KK>From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
KK>Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
KK>Subject: FM Microbroadcast transmitter.
KK>
<snip>
KK>
KK>Info e-mail to [e-mail]  Thank's.

In an earlier message: <3sfkbs$[e-mail]>
                        [e-mail] (Radio nut.) wrote,
                                        ^^^^^^^^^^^^
Same guy!

KK> >Industry Canada paid a visit to this company on thur.june 22/95. Their
KK> >investigation found them to be a legal and reputable Canadian exporter of
KK> >fm transmitting equipment.

Message <3sfkbs$[e-mail]> is bull-shit, a smoke-screen to
cover earlier bad press received in this newsgroup. His weekly posts continue
without caveat, just like the one <3vqsub$[e-mail]> above.
Here is a snippet from Industry Canada, a response to my complaint about his
"fun-just-like-CB-pirate-radio" ads that appeared earlier.

Date: July 14, 1995 16:01.... I visited R. Scott Communications and talked to
Richard Kevin Scott. He said he was well aware of the Rules and regulations
but I gave him a current copy of BP I and III anyways. He said he was selling
this 3 watt ( variable 50 mW to 3 watts) FM transmitter ( frequency agile
from 88 to 108 Mhz) "offshore" only. He said he realized they were not type
approved for use in Canada as he imported them from the United Kingdom : B.K.
   <snip>
are not too happy about his advertising overzealousness...which he says he
has since toned down. I asked him if the new Internet ad made it abundantly
clear that these were not for sale or use in Canada and he said it was (?) or
will be. He says, also , that he will not sell to a Canadian address /
person...but in the next few minutes states that he has had interest from alot
of amateurs. I warned / apprised him of the regs / Rules etc...and the
consequences of us finding these transmitters floating around Canada and us
tracing them to him. I advised him that we would follow
    <etc.>

Legal and reputable exporter indeed!

Scott's little gizzmos are probably illegal to use anywhere, but most
definitely in Canada! He'll sell them but you shouldn't use them. Also, he
tells Industry Canada that he won't sell to Canadians. I shouldn't worry, Eh!
Believe that? Well let me tell you about my southwestern Ontario swamp...
er... development. I've got some nice building lots for sale.

I note also from the header, that his post appears in rec.radio.shortwave
only. I'm not familiar with other newsgroups. Perhaps they're moderated and
won't post his stuff, or perhaps competition is just too fierce for Scott.
After all there are lots of ads in electronics magazines classifieds that
advertise mini FM transmitters costing MUCH LESS than his $99 kit or his $129
assembled box. Those advertisers probably know about rec.radio.amateur.swap
and other such newsgroups.

Why is this such a big deal for me? I already live in an RF cesspool, that's
why! Microradio, FM microbroadcast, call it what you will! Scott's Tinker Toys
and stuff like his sold by others, continue to add to airwave pollution.

I'm not trying to act like a moderator folks, but what next? FM midibroadcast
linear amps?

Regards...
Werner



cc: KEVIN RICHARD SCOTT in 104 on CRS

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM MICROBROADCAST BS!!!!!
Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:18:01 GMT
Organization: IT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) says:
>
>In Message: <3vqsub$[e-mail]>,
>            [e-mail] (K. Scott) writes,
>
>KK>From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
>KK>Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
>KK>Subject: FM Microbroadcast transmitter.
>KK>
><snip>
>KK>
>KK>Info e-mail to [e-mail]  Thank's.
>snip<
I already live in an RF cesspool,
>snip<
>
>Regards...
>Werner
>
I am trying to decipher the way a "kill file" can be activated for
winvine.  I am told that most news readers can "filter out" garbage
IF you can figure it out.  I live in an RF cespool, but I see no reason
to put up with K Scotts ah crap.
He posts this crud in every news group that has any rf connection.
Oh well, maybe you radio police will lock him away and his net connection
will be severed by prison.
Terry Fugate
WN4ISX
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:19 1995
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From: Charles R. Bernth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FM Questions
Date: 6 Aug 1995 00:28:39 GMT
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
Lines: 3
Message-ID: <4012bn$k4t$[e-mail]>

I am new to FM DXing & would like to know the difference between
Es & trop & how to recognize them when I hear them.  Also does FM
propagate via groundwave?


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:19 1995
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Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 02:40:49 +0400
Reply-To: Zacharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Zacharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Subject: for lost mail 2-5/8/95
Lines: 10

DEar friends

These days  I had a terrible problem  with my  lastest mail program (
eudora)  which  made me unable to  receive any mesages  betw 2-5 Aug 95

In case you have already saved you r mesages please re-send them to  me

Thank you in advence

Zacharias Liangas
( sig disabled)


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Frequencies for CBC Radio received in Japan -- enquiry.
Date: 6 Aug 1995 19:30:31 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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In article <jDNIwcM/[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Peter Mansour)
writes:

>I'm living in Japan and I would like to know where to tune in for CBC
>shortwave broadcasts. Please use everyday terms, since I am not a
>"techie" (no offense, for all those who are) -- thanx.

From RCI (Radio Canada International)'s schedule, here are the times and
frequencies for Asia.  (RCI is Radio Canada on shortwave; the CBC only
broadcasts domestically.)  All days and times are UTC -- for Tokyo, I
believe that means local time plus 9 hours.  Also, UTC uses a 24-hour
clock (i.e., 1:30 pm is 13:30, 11 pm is 23:00, etc.).

12:30-13:00: 9660 and 15195 kHz
Mon-Fri: Spectrum
Sat: Earth Watch
Sun: The Mailbag

13:30-13:57: 9535 and 11795 kHz
Mon-Fri: Spectrum
Sat: Innovation Canada
Sun: The Mailbag

16:30-16:57: 7150 and 9550 kHz
Mon-Fri: Spectrum
Sat: Innovation Canada
Sun: The Mailbag

22:00-22:30: 11705 kHz
Mon-Fri: The World at Six
Sat-Sun: The World This Week-End

NOTE: 9660, 11705, and 15195 broadcast from a relay in Yamata, Japan.
7150, 9535, 9550, and 11795 boradcast from a relay in Xian, China.

Happy Listening,
Jen Hull



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:21 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham callsign prefix allocations
Date: Sat, 05 Aug 95 11:50:33 PDT
Organization: Infobahn International, Inc.
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In article <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
> Path: news.icubed.com!dsinc!spool.mu.edu!torn!mcshub!informer1.cis.McMaster.CA!PC-Hudak1-J.imr.McMaster.CA!hudakjm
> From: [e-mail] (John Hudak)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Subject: Ham callsign prefix allocations
> Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 10:25:01
> Organization: Institute for Materials Research
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>
> Can anyone post or tell me where to get a list of worlwide ham callsign
> prefix allocations?   Thanks in advance.
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> John Hudak                                               [e-mail]

> Electron Optics
> Institute for Materials Research
> McMaster University
> Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
>
>
>
>
Any edition of the ARRL Amateur Radio Handbook will have that
information.....You can usually find a copy in most libraries....hope that
helps.
73
Bud
WA3JPJ




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Benton StJ Bonney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham callsign prefix allocations
Date: 5 Aug 1995 23:54:24 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Hudak) writes:
> Can anyone post or tell me where to get a list of worlwide ham callsign
> prefix allocations?   Thanks in advance.
>
Try arrl.org
----
73 de Benton Bonney, KO4XE@kc4gym.#col.sc.usa.na
internet:            [e-mail]
tcp-ip:              44.38.140.006  (I think)
courier:             Columbia South Carolina, then ask



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ham maritime mobile net freqs
Date: 5 Aug 1995 10:39:36 GMT
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Terrance King ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have surfed the net and not found any list of ham maritime mobile net
: freqs. Can anyone help? Thanks.

: Terry King



--


     Try  14.313, 14.315, 14.300, or 14.310 MHz  (QRM dependent assignment)


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John R. Cope)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ham maritime mobile net freqs
Date: 6 Aug 1995 02:45:27 GMT
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In article <3vvhp8$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Peter Costello) wrote:
>Terrance King ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: I have surfed the net and not found any list of ham maritime mobile net
>: freqs. Can anyone help? Thanks.
>
>: Terry King
>
The cover article of the April issue of "Monitoring Times" magazine is called
"Sailing Through the HAM Bands" and has all the maritime net freqs you could
want.

John Cope
>


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (cortland)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ham maritime mobile net freqs
Date: 3 Aug 1995 20:04:01 GMT
Organization: planet
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In article <3vpavc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Terrance King) says:
>
>I have surfed the net and not found any list of ham maritime mobile net
>freqs. Can anyone help? Thanks.
>
>Terry King
>
>
see my posting a few days ago (pactor and amtor maritime boxes)
the last few lines of this file is a maritime list of these boxes


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Carney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: HD210A Ecuador address?
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 22:37:14 -0500
Organization: Altern8
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In article <[e-mail]>, Jill Dybka
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Hey, does anyone have the address for HD210A the Ecuadorian time
> signal station?

The callsign is actually HD2IOA (the last three digits are letters), and
the address is :
Instituto Oceanographico de la Armada
Casilla 5490
Guayaquil
Ecuador

--
Bill Carney * [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ICF-2010 question
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 05:47:48 GMT
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Re; the tendency of a front end transistor blowing out, can I safely
use a piece of wire with an alligator clip attached to the whip
antenna?

Is caution only needed with the ext ant jack?

Benson




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:26 1995
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From: Chris DeMarco <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ICF-2010 question
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 95 01:23:55 -0500
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B Wills  Esq <[e-mail]> writes:

>Re; the tendency of a front end transistor blowing out, can I safely
>use a piece of wire with an alligator clip attached to the whip
>antenna?
>
>Is caution only needed with the ext ant jack?

I don't know where you're listening, but here in Michigan, I get very
good results with the Radio Shack reel antenna strung up inside my
listening room. This antenna has a little clip which inductively
couples to the whip antenna. The benefit of this is that since the
antenna is indoors, you never have to worry about electrical storms.
Chris DeMarco
[e-mail]
Proud 2010 owner


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:27 1995
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From: Tu and Bob Myers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ICF-2010 question
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 19:02:26 -0400
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That's the way I connect my long wire to my 2010.  Then I unconnect it
when I'm done listening.

I've been doing it for 5 months with no problems.
==============================================================================
On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, B Wills Esq wrote:

> Re; the tendency of a front end transistor blowing out, can I safely
> use a piece of wire with an alligator clip attached to the whip
> antenna?
>
> Is caution only needed with the ext ant jack?
>
> Benson
>
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:29 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: Improving fidelity (highs) from AM radio recievers (MW)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 02:58:28 GMT
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Sender: [e-mail]

Getting wider audio response out of an AM radio by "loading" the IF
LC circuits with resistors.

      R1      IF1          R2   IF2          C1
_____________           ________
    |  |     @         / | |    @   _-->|----+--+-||-----audio
    =  R  +--@  @-----K  = R  +-@  @         |  |
    |__|__|__@  @__    | |_|__|_@  @___G     =  R
          |       |    R      |              |  |
                                             G  |
                             AGC _______________|


Getting better audio (wider range, highs) from an AM radio

This article assumes you are familiar with analog radio circuits.

Acquire an old portable transistor radio, the sort made about
20 years ago.  What you need in this radio is an IF strip with
tunable LC circuits.  Look at the radio circuit board and figure
out which little square can (with tunable screwdriver slug) is
the oscillator coil, the 1st IF, 2nd IF and third IF, detector
diode, and filter cap (marked C1 above).  Well I had a cheapie
that only had 2 IF cans.  To widen the bandwidth (at the expense of
sensitivity and next channel interference, I assume you want to
improve the sound of a strong local station here), add resistors
across the IF LC circuits.  I found that 150K on my 1st IF was
a good choice, and found 47K good on the 2nd IF.  These values are
found somewhat by trial and error, maybe you can use a small trimpot
of about half megohm on each IF LC circuit.  Tweak the 1st IF
one first, then do the 2nd IF (start with the trimpots at max ohm
value).

You will want to feed the audio output (from the radio's volume control,
or, if the radio uses a complementary or quasi-complementary pair of
output transistors (not those little transformers) from the speaker
jack) to a good amp and speaker while you do the above tweaks so you
can hear better.  You may want to reduce the value of audio filter
cap C1 to around half its orginal value (so the highs don't get too
filtered by that).

IF response before       after
      ___
     /   \
    /     \              ________
   /       \            /        \
__/         \____  ____/          \______



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rockrap)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Info on legendary Zoom Black Magic Radio
Date: 6 Aug 1995 18:24:13 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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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] Mon Aug 07 18:27:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Steven Gross)
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Subject: irc #shortwave Aug 6 0000 GMT
Date: 5 Aug 1995 09:04:56 -0700
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Saturday night (USA) August 5, 1995.
Sunday morning August 6, 1995 0000 GMT.
Join us on irc channel #shortwave.
Bring your radio.

See you then!

Steve


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig)
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Subject: Kol Israel broadcast on Internet NOW!
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 10:42:08
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As of today, Kol Israel is being broadcast on the Internet via WRN (World Radio Network). They
are relaying the 1500 UTC domestic English broadcast via their WWW site http://www.wrn.org  .
You must first download the Realaudio software (info via the WRN site). At the moment, only the
first 9+ minutes are being broadcast and are available at an hour delay and not on weekends. This
will be improved soon. If you do not have appropriate connections etc (SLIP) to get KI via the
WWW site, you can download the file via a text browser or FTP
ftp://town.hall.org/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio/230.ra
If there are no size limitations, you may be able to get this via FTP by Email into your EMail box.. I'll
check it out...




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Hines)
Subject: Re: Lafayette Radio
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Phil Hodge ([e-mail]) wrote:
: From Andy Brant <[e-mail]>:

: > I need some help using a old tube shortwave receiver I got,
: > no idea what the send position on the function knob is for?  Also what

The send switch quiets the receiver, preventing overload while you use
your seperate transmitter (no transceivers in those days!  :-)   )

Also works great when your spouse wants to say something.  :-)

Enjoy,
Dave Hines - N2LAK


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Myrton Smith)
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Subject: Re: Lafayette Radio
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 07:15:41 GMT
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Andy Brant <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I need some help using a old tube shortwave receiver I got,
>it's a Lafayette Model KT-320.

>The front of the receiver has these knobs:

>Function: Rec AM, Send, Q-Mult
>AF Gain
>Selectivity
>BFO-Q-Mult Freq
>Band Select: .55-1.6, 1.6-4.8, 4.8-10.5, 10.5-30
>IF Gain
>Ant Trim
>Main tuning
>Band Spread tuning

> and two switches

>MVC   -   AVC
>ANL  OFF - ON

>I've used the unit with the function switch on Rec. AM to get non-SB
>broadcasts.  Both the AF Gain and IF Gain knobs adjust the volume, what's
>the difference?  I guess the Q-Mult is for receiving side band. But I have
>no idea what the send position on the function knob is for?  Also what
>are
>the MVC/AVC and ANL switches for?


>On the back there is:

>three terminals for hooking up the antenna:
>A1,  A2, and  E  (there is a jumper between A2 and E).

>a zero adjust knob for the signal meter

>and three output terminals 0, 4, and 8 which I think is for 4 or 8 ohm
>speakers.

>What terminals to I use to hook up a dipole with coax cable or a long
>wire
>antenna?

     Normally, if you leave the jumper on the A2-GND connection, you
would connect a long or random wire to the A1 terminal. This would
allow you to receive most of the bands quite well below 10 Mhz or so.
For the higher bands, above 10 Mhz, you would open the connection
between the A2-GND link, and connect the antenna wire to A2 and the
GND would then be connected to Earth ground.
>On the bottom there is a bunch of adjustment screws:
>A band 55-1.6MC:   Ant, RF trim, OSC Trim
>B,C and D band all have:   Core and 2 Core trim screws

>What are these for?  I assume if it's working I don't need to mess with
>these.
    Hello Andy...   Yeah, please do not turn these screw adjustments.
They are used for aligning the receiver I.F. stages.
Although not familiar with this particular radio, I am somewhat
familiar with the vintage having build several radios during the
1960's and 1970's for the Amateur Radio service, for personal use in
the hobby. This type of receiver was a 'companion' receiver and used
in conjunction with other brand transmitters of the era. The Knight
radio kits were very popular during this period, as were Heathkit and
several other makes.
>Thank,
>Andy <[e-mail]>

Oh yes, the send position. If it is manually switched from the front
panel, then you could use this receiver in conjunction with any
transmitter really. It is there to not only disable the speaker when
transmitting, built it also will disable the receiver front end so as
to not overload or put to much signal into the very sensitive receiver
and weaken the tubes.

I don't know where off hand to locate a manual for this radio, but
will keep an eye peeled as I know there are several concerns that deal
with manuals for old equipemnt, at least I have heard of them. I am in
need of a manual for the Drake SW-4a receiver which I use daily.

Many 73 and happy listening. . .


      Myrton T. Smith II - N1GKE -
Editor for Mystic Valley Amateur Radio Group
mts @ usa1.com
n1gke @ amsat.org
Amsat # 22044
n1gke @ n1gke-5.ampr.org
n1gke @ net.wg1i.ampr.org



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Knight )
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Subject: Logging radius
Date: 7 Aug 1995 15:14:55 GMT
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What is the average or "standard" DX radius that a person logging
shortwave stations can use to count loggings? Let me explain: I
recently moved from Pueblo, CO to Northglenn, CO. Can I count stations
that I logged from Northglenn into my loggings from Pueblo 120 miles
away or do I have to "start all over"? As far as mediumwave loggings, I
would have to. The "unofficial" standard is a 25 mile radius from one's
QTH. If a person goes outside of that 25 mile radius and logs a new
station, they shouldn't really count it in their logbook for their base
QTH. However, that is sort of a personal preference, I guess. I've
heard of people who travel alot and have heard hundreds of stations
that they count in one logbook as "total stations heard". So, what are
your thoughts on a "logging radius" for shortwave? 73s and good DX,
Chris N0IJK


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:38 1995
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From: "Terrence R. Redding" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Looking for Crankup/foldover 50 to 70 tower
Date: 6 Aug 1995 20:08:45 GMT
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I am looking for a crankup tower, 50 to 70 feet.  If you know of a used one for
sale please call me at 407 659-6062 (night) and 407 835-4446 (day).
Thanks, 73 Terry




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Lowe Europa or Drake R8A?
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 12:42:24 GMT
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[e-mail] (fussbudget) wrote:

>My choice seems to be narrowed down to these two, for world-band
>news/music/variety only (no ham or utility listening). Would like to enjoy
>stations in Europe, S. America, Far East. Solid performance is important,
>bells and whistles are not. All opinions appreciated!

>FB

I have both an R8 and a Europa and if I had to do it all over again
and I was a programme listener, I'd go with the Europa.  You simply
cannot beat either the Europa or the HF-150 for quality and recovery
of audio.

Get yourself a Europa and a Radio Shack Pro-7 loudspeaker and enjoy.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
Subject: Lowe HF-150 Intermittent Battery Contact, How to Fix?
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I've found that the receiver-mounted battery contacts (as opposed
to the battery-tray-mounted battery contacts) of my Lowe HF-150
sometimes become intermittent.

I was able to fix the problem, by reaching into the receiver with
a finger and *slightly* bending the contacts.  The repair worked,
but after some time the contacts became intermittent, again,
during a particularly interesting broadcast.  Although I was able
to fix the problem again, I'd really like a more reliable and
permanent fix than the one I've been using.

Has anyone (perhaps Lowe themselves) a better way to fix the
problem than mine?
AA
####
D
--
Dan Grunberg    Kensington, Maryland   USA


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:41 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Marine talking frequencies
Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:36:03 GMT
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Can someone supply me with frequencies used for verbal communication
between ships (atlantic or pacific or grat lakes)

Thanks

David Gonczol
(email if possible)



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:42 1995
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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 00:32:45 +0400
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From: Zacharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
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Dear friends


In the last days  I was in Litohoron on mount Olympos (the mountain of the
gods!) I have experiomented  in a possible very old radio technique for Am
especially.

I have used my small AIWA J 150 walkman close to the metal mesh fence our
countryhouse so it could use the so called "skin effect" with the inner
antenna coil of the radio. As in result I had various effects in the
reception. However I had not any equipmentsto evaluate changes of signal
strength  so some of the measurements are guessings

The lengthof the mesh fences,from what I have observed from the years,does
not so much effect on the gain in the reception. for example  I have tested
in two diferent fences the one  covering 4000 sqm  the one and 2000 sqm
the other with nearly the same results. I really  do not know if the SELECT
A TENNA  can offer so high gains as a fence does

Here the basic measurements are upon SINPO standards

 549 0652 4  Pristina-Serbia- music        1x111       41412    25 db gain
 540 0655    KOssuth- Magyar- ads          no          34343   >20 db
 648 0702    Beograd-Serbia - msx          no          23342    20 db
1386 0705    Alexand ERA - GRC - ads       24242       34343   < 5 db*

* It is possible  that the station's transmitting point  is on a dead point
so that  the signal is no so much amplified
format of the mesh fences in Greece: rhombic of 5x5 sqcm with a gauge of
nearly 1 mm thickness


Zacharias Liangas
DX er since his 12s


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:43 1995
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From: Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]>
Subject: Millennium and Everready are the same battery now
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I just called Millinneum, and was given the number for
Everready (800-876-5789), who told me that Everready
bought out Millennium and that Millennium as a brand
name is being phased out. The Everready recharchables
that you see on the shelf now ARE THE SAME BATTERY AS
MILLENNIUM AND WILL CHARGE SAFELY IN THE MILLENNIUM
CHARGER. At the end of the conversation, I was
offered some coupons for the Everreadys, which
I took them up on. I assume that one could just
call and ask for them.

Regards,

Phil


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:44 1995
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Date: 6 Aug 1995 17:41:39 GMT
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--
        On the dirt road leading to the highway.
Michael Anderson
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New age or african music frequencies for NE US?
Date: 6 Aug 1995 19:31:10 -0400
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In article <3vs1is$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (BIOLGST)
writes:

>Does anyone know of any New Age or African frequencies that can be
>recieved in the north eastern US??

The VOA's service for Africa sometimes includes African music, especially
on their *Daybreak Africa* program, which broadcasts (I think) from
0300-0630 UTC.  Here in SE New York state, I have better luck with
reception in winter than in summer, but you can try the following freqs:
5980, 7105, 7265, 7280, 7340, 7405, 9575, and 15300 kHz.

For New Age-type music, you might want to check out the Voice of Free
China's *Jade Bells and Bamboo Pipes.*  While not technically New Age
(it's Chinese classical music), much of the program is very tranquil and
zen-like.  (If you catch one of their segments on the Chinese zither,
you're in for a treat.)

VFC uses a Florida relay, so they're an easy US catch.  *Jade Bells and
Bamboo Pipes* broadcasts UTC Mondays at 0215 on 5950, 9680, and 11740 kHz.
 The same program is repeated UTC Tuesdays at 0315 on the same
frequencies.

Jen Hull



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:47 1995
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Subject: Re: New age or african music frequencies for NE US?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 11:12:13 GMT
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You'll definatly want to check Africa No. 1 from Gabon.  Often does quite
well here East coast (USA) mornings on 17.630.  They play a lot of music,
accouncements in French.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:48 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New age or african music frequencies for NE US?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:28:31 GMT
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Jeff CHILTON ([e-mail]) wrote:
: You'll definatly want to check Africa No. 1 from Gabon.  Often does quite
: well here East coast (USA) mornings on 17.630.  They play a lot of music,
: accouncements in French.

BBC African service stream has a show called "Jive Zone" which usually
features African music, although they also play American black pop and
gospel from time to time.

During the summer schedule times are Sat 1901 UTC and Thurs 1615 UTC
SAT 17830 has worked for me, Thurs 17830 and 15400 have worked for me in
Phila,PA. These are listed as "West African" frequencies. I am unable to
receive the other African frequencies listed in BBC Worldwide, except for
the North African frequencies which are included in the European stream,
and don't carry Jive ZOne.

I hope BBC someday realize that Americans would love to hear Jive Zone,
as evidenced by the success of George Collinet's Afropop Worldwide on
PBS.  Be sure to check out Afropop if it is on your local PBS station. I
find it worth taping quite frequently (in glorious FM hifi stereo,
instead of frustrating SW mediocre AM quality--o well ;^]

Radio Brazil once had an excellent show on Voodoun/Santeria music, with
examples of music dedicated to each of the Orishas(deities).  They are
receivable at 8:AM EDT (1200UTC) on 15445 KHZ, with music and news.  The
music varies from very syrupy pop to very African influenced music, from
many parts of Brazil.  It is often thematic, ie, from a particular area
or in a particular style, with commentary and history concerning the music.

If you are more dedicated to 'new age music' than you are to SW, check
out "Hearts of Space" which is broadcast over many PBS stations overnight.

I have never managed to hear Voice of Nigeria at 7255 KHz, but I believe
they have some music programs. PBTWBR lists Voice of Nigeria times as
(0455-0700) (1000-1100) (1500-1700) and (1900-210) UTC.

good luck

ted
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:49 1995
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Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 10:24:00 +0100
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From: Jan Nieuwenhuis <[e-mail]>
Subject: New BDXC-WWW info (2/8/95)
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BENELUX DX-CLUB (BDXC) INFORMATION                     3rd August 1995
==================================

NEW & UPDATED info available via "World Wide Web" on Internet at:

  http://promet12.cineca.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html

* Updated English, French, German & DX-programmes on SW to Europe.
* Added "DX-Hotline 02 August 1995"
* Added a new item in the miscellaneous menu.
* Added some General Info about the BDXC.

For those of you with no access to WWW, don't worry; the distribution
via SWL-L (Shortwave Listeners List) on Bit-/Internet and echomail via
'Shortwave Listeners echo' on FIDO-net will be continued as normal.
The information at the WWW-site will stay there for a longer period of
time though and will be continuously updated. This means that you can
look back at previous issues of, for example the "DX-Hotline" info for
a period of about 1 year.

73's   Jan

======================================================================
Greetings from a partly sunny/cloudy and warm, Texel island ..........
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Name:      JAN NIEUWENHUIS     Location: Texel island, The Netherlands
                               Geographical position : 53.05N / 04.50E
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Editor: "DX-Hotline & Publications" - Benelux DX-Club (BDXC) - Holland
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Email (internet)  :  [e-mail]
Netmail (FIDO)    :  2:500/202
WWW (Internet)    :  http://promet12.cineca.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html
======================================================================


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JEC95)
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Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 7 Aug 1995 08:00:03 -0400
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>>I don't know if the above is true, and what you say maybe, but the
>>goverment has always taken a soft stance on right-wing crack pots in
>>this country.

>Assuming that you would place David Koresh in the above category, why
>don't you tell the Waco survivors about that "soft stance"?

As much as I abhor the so-called "right-wing crack pots", associating them
with child molestors & cop killers is a *little* extreme, don't you think?
(& what does this have to do with rec.radio.shortwave, anyway)


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Voiceoflib)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New radio talk show !!!!!!
Date: 6 Aug 1995 22:37:02 -0400
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>I don't know if the above is true, and what you say maybe, but the
>goverment has always taken a soft stance on right-wing crack pots in
>this country.

Assuming that you would place David Koresh in the above category, why
don't you tell the Waco survivors about that "soft stance"?

Paul Parsons
Voice of Liberty
America in Crisis


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel J. Galloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: newbie AM/FM/TV/Weather/shortwave radio
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:39:38 -0400
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Jeff Greenwald <[e-mail]> wrote:
*Hi Shortwavers,
*  Is the General Electric AM/FM/TV Sound Radio with Weather Band a
*"good" radio?  I need to purchase my first short/medium wave radio and
*this is the first radio I've seen with TV and weather band.
*  The faq HIGHLY recommends the GE Superadio III.  Please forgive a
*newbie, but I want AM/FM and TV and Weather (New Orleans during
*hurricane season).  Does the GE Superadio III have TV, Weather, AM/FM,
*and shortwave capabilities.

        The only radio I've encountered that will pull in all those
types of broadcast is the AOR AR1500. It got nailed by the 800 MHz
ban, though. I'm not sure if they retooled it to pass the ban. If you
can get one of those on the used market, have a look. I warn you that
it is very complicated. You have to be technically-minded to use it
with any degree of satisfaction.
--
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 Aug 07 18:27:53 1995
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From: Charles Andrade <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Palomar AM Loop Antenna
Date: 5 Aug 1995 18:38:28 GMT
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I live in Kansas and I'm interested in picking up commercial AM broadcast stations
from the metropoliatan New York area. Does anybody have any experience with the
Palomar loop antenna in picking up distant longwave stations? If so, please let me
know about it.


Charlie......



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Phone line as SW antenna
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:33:40 GMT
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Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX ([e-mail]) penned:
: If any of your phones were made in the last 10 years or so chances are
: the phone line will not make a very quiet antenna.  The same goes
: for your neighbors' phones.
: --
: Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX [e-mail]      503-621-3406 FAX:-3735
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: Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, Professional-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ and DSZ
: TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-621-3746  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem

I agree.  It used to be that there  was only analog equipment connected
at both ends of the line.  The old 500 and 2500 phones were mostly just
resistive and capacitive components with some nonlinear voltage variable
resistors.  Now the telephones have diodes on the input that make great
mixers, so this is almost a certain creator of intermod.  And the chips,
transistors and other active parts in the phone are great makers of RFI.
Some of the chips use a crystal to generate an accurate clock so that the
chip can generate accurate touch tones.  This can be a 3.58 MHz color TV
xtal, or maybe some other freq.  But there is an excellent probability
that this freq will be going back up the phone line and into your
receiver, and that freq will be unlistenable, along with a number of
harmonics.  Oh, yeah, the subharmonics, too, since the chip divides the
freq down to get the tones.

Then we haven't discussed the other end of the line, at the central
office.  Now the incoming signal is digitized there.  So there is probably
some more RFI that is generated.

I work in our main switch room where the PBX and incoming phone lines are
located.  I've found out from experience that this is the place to be if
I don't want my pager to go off.  ;-))
 Just plain too much RFI, but I think a lot is from the PBX.  It's digital.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Lundgren)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Phone line as SW antenna
Date: 5 Aug 1995 14:48:37 GMT
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Glen Roberts ([e-mail]) penned:
: Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : If any of your phones were made in the last 10 years or so chances are
: : the phone line will not make a very quiet antenna.  The same goes
: : for your neighbors' phones.

: I think that was the essence of the posting... building a filter to
: eliminate interferece and isolate the shortwave from the phone line.

: --
: --------------------------------------
: Glen L. Roberts, Editor, Full Disclosure
: Host Full Disclosure Live (WWCR 5065 khz - Sundays 8pm eastern)
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: http://pages.ripco.com:8080/~glr/glr.html
: -------------------------------------

Installing the filter will not reduce the amount of interference that
the SW receiver will get from the phone line.  What the problem is, is
that the RFI generated by newer telephones is right in the middle of the
short wave bands.  Some telephone chips use the color TV crystal or
similar freq to generate the acccurate touch tones.  This may generate
both harmonics and subharmonics that interfere with reception.  And then
the diode bridge on the incoming line acts as an excellent mixer,
creating lots of intermod.  Filters won't get rid of either of these
problems.  And there is also the RFI coming from the outside such as
switching transients from the CO, RFI from electrical equipment,
especially light dimmers, and other sources.

It's probably better to use an antenna that is outdoors, and away from
these RFI sources.  You will get a lot better reception if you do.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Zielasko)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Phone Number for EBB
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 02:17:14 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:


>Hi Folks,

>Anyone have the telephone number (800 or otherwise) for  EBB?
>I believe that they are located in Virginia.

>Thanks,
>Jon

>Please respond via email to [e-mail]

If you mean Electronic Equipment Bank (EEB), their order number is
[phone].  They are located in Vienna, VA.

_________________________________________________________________

Lawrence Zielasko
Home: [e-mail]
Work: [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Sean McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Portable, what should I get?
Date: 5 Aug 1995 10:07:47 GMT
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Hello all,
I've tooled around the net, collected reviews and faq's, and yet I still
fell compelled to ask...

Which portable SW RXer would you recommend for me?

I own several high quality vintage (tube) recievers and find that I have
plenty of good listening choices when I'm home, *in the shack*. What I would
like to add is a single portable, that won't terribly diappoint me, so I can
listen at work or otherwise away from home. I would also use it around the
house, while not in the radio room.

I would like this reciever to preform reasonably well on sideband, as I
listen to several amateur nets on 75, 40 and 20 meters. FM is a must, and
I have problems with a very strong local station about 3-4 miles away.
Classic SW broadcast listening is usually limited to the "biggies" so
almost any reciever will fill that requirement.

I guess I'm looking at yb-400/sw7600g on the low end and sw-77/Satellit
700 on the upper, but I've got to admit, if the sw100s would do what I want
well, I'd lean real heavy in that direction.

And I may be overlooking a few.

What do you recommend?

Thanks for taking the time to answer this, as I'm sure these questions
get asked hundreds of times a year on this group.

--
Sean McCarthy  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Smolinski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.pirate
Subject: Program available to read FCC DATABASE
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 18:56:35 -0400
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I've written a program to help decipher the FCC's AM, FM, and TV
databases. You can enter search parameters, and the program searches
though the selected database, displaying the matching results.

Check out my WWW page, where you can download a copy.
http://www.access.digex.net/~cps/sss.html

Macintosh only.

Chris

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Rippel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: R71A vs. R8(?)...R5000(?),... etc.?
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 12:46:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (Carl Solomon) wrote:

>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)

I think you would like the R8(A).  For the money, its the best bang
for the buck.   The R71 has the usual terrible Japanese audio and the
design is very long in the tooth.  Depending on what you are doing,
the Lowe Europa also might be a contender due to its excellent audio
recovery.  The down side to the Lowe is no PBT, notch or noise
blanker.

The Lowe JRC NRD-535D is quite nice also but a bit on the pricey side.

---------------------------------------------------------------

Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG
[e-mail]
Location: Farm in Cornland, VA

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:27:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce)
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Subject: Radio Canada International
Date: 7 Aug 1995 04:21:00 GMT
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I live in Singapore at the moment and cannot obtain RCI
on my Grundig 700 sat. Is this unusual?







From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hermod Pedersen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Eco, San Borja, Bolivia
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 1995 21:52:09 GMT
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A fortnight ago I reported my tropical loggings, amongst them the new
Bolivia station Radio Eco. Having received them fairly regularly
during these last weeks, I want to correct that the name of the
station is Radio Eco (and not as I stated earlier Radio Eco Amor,
which seems to have been some program title), transmitting on 4792.27
kHz, but announcing 4700 khz. Location is San Borja, in Departameto
Beni.
Station ID's as follows:
"Informativa, deportiva, amena y cultura: San Borja, su radio"
And:
"En la provincia de Ballivia'n, Departamento de Beni, Repu'blica de
Bolivia, transmite Radio Eco, San Borja"
Regards,
Hermod Pedersen
Malmo, Sweden




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pierre Beicht)
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Subject: Radio Related Internet Sites
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Hello Brett,

-=> On 07-25-95 Brett Miller - N7OLQ wrote to All <=-

BM-N> World Wide Web  (URLS)
BM-N> ----------------------
BM-N> http://dice.dac.neu.edu/Homepages/paul/al.html - FAQs, Freqs, Mods
BM-N> http://www.mcc.ac.uk/OtherPages/AmateurRadio.html


Add the URL :
http://www.innet.net/~dxa

DX-Antwerp has introduced this new service a few weeks ago.  You can
find here information about the club and the latest tips about radio
broadcasting and utility information.

Please note also that our e-mail address changed a few months ago to
[e-mail]

73 de Guido





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:02 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Radio shack dx sw
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In article <3vmqvi$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

 Hello!

 about 6 months ago, i bought a radio shack dx something or other portable
 shortwave radio. It dosent have a digital tuner..

 I just have the antenna that came with it,
 my question, is, i usually get the first 3 bands (1-3) but the others
 never come in at all!

 Im a newbie at shortwave and no very little about it! how can I get info
 on the stations and when they broadcast in english, when to listen,
 and tips, etc??

 is there any stuff on the net?

 thanks again!

 Jamie
 [e-mail]
 (edu) not edy sorry!!

 :)



Look for a book called Passport to Worldband Radio. There's a new edition
every year. Also The World Radio and TV Handbook. Another good source of
info is Popular Communications magazine


               Dave


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William S Jenks)
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Subject: re-NEWBIE needs purchasing advice
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Hello all, and thanks for looking at this post, given the tedious
subject heading.   :-)

As of a few weeks ago, I was a happy user of a Sony 7600
(not "g"), but it met, shall we say, and unfortunate end.  And, OK,
I'll admit it...I haven't been looking at this newsgroup much for
the last few months, at least til the last couple weeks.  I was
hoping to see exactly my question posted by someone else, but no
such luck.

I'm looking around for a new receiver.  I'm prepared to spend $200
or so, perhaps as much as $250.  The FAQ suggests Sangean 803A,
Yachtboy 400, and Sony 7600G.  Is that still the consensus?  I'm
going to have to get this by mail order, so I won't get to handle
them...is there a consensus over which is the best?  Are there
other models I should consider?  And if these are the best choices,
but there are significant differences in capabilities, could you
give me a brief rundown?

Thanks ever so much!
William

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andrew Thomason)
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Subject: Rotary encoders
Date: 7 Aug 1995 12:35:47 GMT
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Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they lose
their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?

I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

Many thanks,
Andrew Thomason ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:05 1995
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From: sam@colossus (Sam Goldwasser)
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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In article <4051b3$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andrew Thomason) writes:

> Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they lose
> their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?
> I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
> expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
> around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
> to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

> Many thanks,
> Andrew Thomason ([e-mail])

They should not.  You may have really cheap encoders - mechanical contacts
rather than optical or magnetic design.  These can be cleaned if you can
get at them.

The other types should last a long time.

--- sam


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Smolinski)
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Subject: SCA (FM Subcarrier) WWW Page
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I've created a WWW page with some basic SCA info. You can get to it from
my Radio Page, or directly at: http://www.access.digex.net/~cps/sca.html

Chris

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John)
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Subject: Slinky antenna... is it good?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 09:23 MST
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I remember owning one years ago but forgot if it ever amounted to anything
worth using.  Any memories worth mentioning is greatly appreciated.




John Berenyi  ([e-mail])

2648 Deer Run Dr.
Ogden, Utah 84405





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:08 1995
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From: Paul Lannuier <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Sony needs new model!
Date: 5 Aug 1995 03:14:41 GMT
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[e-mail] (B Wills  Esq) wrote:
>Sony needs a FULL sized portable with sync detection, above average
>sensitivity, wide/narrow filtering, decent audio,  alpha-numeric
>channel memories (at least 100), quiet synthesizer,  no chugging, all
>controls frontside, and a worldwide AC adapter.  Street price should
>be between US$300-400.
>
>From what I've read, this does not describe the SW77, but could
>describe the 2010 successor (if they ever retire it).
>
>Do I want TOO, TOO much?
>
>
>
No, that's not too much to ask for. If Sony were to ask me for advice,
I would tell them to just take the SW55, add synchronous detection and
improve the battery consumption. That would be an awesome replacement
for the '2010. But I doubt it could be done for much less than $400,
the way the yen rate is going.

Unfortunately, Sony doesn't ask me for advice... :-)

Best 73!
Paul Lannuier
President
Gilfer Shortwave

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:09 1995
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From: Tu and Bob Myers <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Sony needs new model!
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 18:42:38 -0400
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As long as we (I'm) wishing:

I don't mind the chuging.

Would like:
- 10 Hz resoulution or a +/- 150 Hz variable control.
- Squelch
- A back to previous frequency button to toggle between the current and
previously eneterd frequencies.
- Better Shape factor fileters.

I think these are doable within the 2010 platform.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:09 1995
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Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 11:24:20 EDT
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Sony TR-814
Lines: 8

For those who want to sample SWL without a big outlay of cash, I once
again recommend the flea market track.  I recently purchased a Sony TR-814.
It covers 3 bands (BC and SW 2-6MC and 6-18MC or 75m, 60m, 49m, 41m, 31m, 25m,
19m, & 16m). It has a rotary dial (analog), band selector, and fine tuning
dial. I just had to clean out the battery compartment where someone had left
a battery that exploded. It works great and cost $2.

PS..Does anyone know when this was made? I suspect 1965-1970. It is a
"8 transistor" model.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Colin Mahoney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Spanish Broadcasts directed to Europe
Date: Sat, 05 Aug 1995 18:34:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Michiel Schaay) wrote:

>Hello Markus,

> MM> Does anybody know of a list of Spanish broadcasts? Or like to start
> MM> one?

>The Spanish department of Radio Netherlands used to publish La Lista, a list of
>Spanish broadcasts. I'm not sure if they still do, but you can drop a line to
>the autor Jaime Baguena Garcia at Radio Netherlands.

>Greetings,
>Michiel.

I'd be interested in that - if you get a copy, would there be any chance of
posting it?
--
Colin Mahoney   ( [e-mail] )
Sabadell, Barcelona
--



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:11 1995
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From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
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------------------------------


 Does anybody know of a list of Spanish broadcasts? Or like to
start
 one?

------------------------------
************************************************
             HCJB INTERNATIONAL TRANSMISSION SCHEDULE J95E
                       (effective July 13, 1995)
Language Time (UTC) Fqy    Target      Power  Azimuth

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
**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] Mon Aug 07 18:28:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAVID SHEARMAN)
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Subject: Re: Status of CFCX
Date: 6 Aug 1995 01:14:41 GMT
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RiderGuy ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I was in Montreal the other day (Saturday night, 7/22) and tuned to 6005
: khz.  Instead of radio signals, all I got was static.  Anyone know the
: status of CFCX?

I just spent the last week in the Quebec Laurentiens, near Mont Laurier.
I had my DX-440 and could log CFRX on 6070 and CBC St. John's on 6130
w/o difficulty, but likewise, no CFCX on 6005.

--
(Rev.) David Shearman,
Blackstock, Ontario, Canada



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:13 1995
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Subject: STATUS OF CFCX
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <401522$[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (DAVID SHEARMAN) writes,

References: <3v2qsc$[e-mail]>

DS>RG>: RiderGuy ([e-mail]) wrote:
DS>RG>: I was in Montreal the other day (Saturday night, 7/22) and tuned to
DS>RG>: 6005 khz. Instead of radio signals, all I got was static. Anyone know
DS>RG>: the status of CFCX?

DS>: I just spent the last week in the Quebec Laurentiens, near Mont Laurier.
DS>: I had my DX-440 and could log CFRX on 6070 and CBC St. John's on 6130
                                                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
DS>: w/o difficulty, but likewise, no CFCX on 6005.

DS>: (Rev.) David Shearman,

CFCX was off the air but according to ODXA's World Radio Report editor Dave
Clark, it may be back on although irregularly and maybe even just testing. For
what it's worth, I checked at 2315 UTC on 95/08/05. I heard what sounded like
RIAS with a discussion of minorities in Germany. Sudwestfunk on 7265 was being
heard with a better signal at the same time.

Incidentally, 6130 is the frequency of CHNX in Halifax (Nova Scotia) rather
than the CBC's CKZN in St. John's (Newfoundland) which is on 6160.

Regards..
Werner
 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Toshiya Miyazaki)
Subject: Re: SW100 How is sensitivity?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <3vk4se$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brian Jones) says:
>synthesizer noise or something like that. What can anyone tell me from

So far, I could listen Mexico's Brodcasting from Japan with SW100.
It was impossible to do if I use over 10 years old big radio.


I love this one.

regards,
--
Thanx
Toshi ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:15 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: TransAtlantic or TransPacific Aircraft Freqs?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 01:34:30 GMT
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Can anyone supply me with some frequencies that I can use to
monitor trans atlantic ro transpacific flights?

If possible, please email

Thx very much

David Gonczol



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Subject: Re: Tuning R71A below 100 kHz
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Chris Smolinski <[e-mail]> wrote:

  >I've forgotten the technique for tricking an R71A to tune below 100 kHz. I
  >seem to remember it involves rapidly turning a knob or two to fool the CPU
  >into loading 0.0 kHz into the VFO. Anyone remember how this is done?



I published this article back in April 1985 Monitoring Times.



           TRICKING THE ICOM R71A TO TUNE BELOW 100 KHZ

             Copyright 1984, 1985, Bob Parnass, AJ9S


    The ICOM R71A general coverage receiver is designed for
    VLF reception down to about 97 kHz.

    The following steps will confuse the microprocessor-based
    controller sufficiently to permit reception down to 0.0
    kHz:

      1.  If all 32 memory channels contain frequencies, use
          the FUNC and CLEAR buttons to clear a memory
          channel.

      2.  Place VFO/M switch into the M (Memory) position.

      3.  Using all the manual dexterity you can muster, rock
          the MAIN TUNING knob back and forth, while
          simultaneously rocking the MEMORY-CH rotary control
          to switch back and forth between a memory channel
          with a frequency in it and a clear memory channel.

          Continue rocking both the controls until a frequency
          of 0.000.0 appears on the digital display.

      4.  Depress the WRITE button.  This stores the 0.000 MHz
          frequency in a memory channel.

          You can now rotate the MAIN TUNING knob clockwise to
          tune up from 0.000 MHz to the frequency you want.
          Be careful: if you rotate the MAIN TUNING knob
          counterclockwise, the radio will immediately revert
          to 29.999 MHz.

    To tune below 100 kHz in the future, just recall the 0.000
    MHz frequency from the memory channel and use the tuning
    knob to tune upward.  That way, you don't have to use two
    hands every time you tune to a VLF frequency.

    I used a Wavetek 180 sweep/function generator to verify
    that the R71A is indeed receptive to signals below 100
    kHz.

--
==============================================================================
Copyright 1995, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                              [e-mail]

                      Locate transmitter sites with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:17 1995
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From: Julio Gonzalez Dorta <[e-mail]>
Subject: Updated databases of transmission schedules
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Hi, everyone:

I'm looking for a 'place' in Internet where I can find updated data
about transmission schedules in Shortwave, from all around the
world, no matter the language.

I find this list may be a little generic for my purposes, although
interesting questions arises from time to time.

E-mail me at [e-mail]
Greetings from the Canary Islands.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Voice of Russia current schedules?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 16:13:26 GMT
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I wonder if anyone has current Voice of Russia english-language schedules
for all target areas?  The latest I can get are from 1994, and there has
been many frequency changes since then.

Thanks...

Gene--
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pillera)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: What Happened To The Prophecy Club?
Date: 5 Aug 1995 15:07:58 -0400
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There were on 5.745 MHz (WHRI, I think) M-F evenings - but not any more.
Where did they go?

Thanks in advance,
Joe
Joe Pillera, N8QYO
Ann Arbor, MI  USA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: What Happened To The Prophecy Club?
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 18:20:01
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In article <400fie$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Pillera) writes:

>There were on 5.745 MHz (WHRI, I think) M-F evenings - but not any more.
>Where did they go?

Presumably closed due to unforeseen circumstances? :)

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[Please don't e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995!]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:21 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WHITE'S RADIO LOG
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <3vu8o7$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (William Callis - Personal Account) writes,

Anybody remember White's Radio Log? They used to among other things
publish all the AM FM and TV stations in the U.S. and Canada. Are they
still publishing?

I remember it Willy. Is it still being published? In a word, no!

Send me private e-mail, and I'll send you a workable copy of the FCC western
hemishpehere mediumwave database.

Regards...
Werner
 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: White's Radio Log
Date: 5 Aug 1995 04:31:39 GMT
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In <3vuaff$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
writes:
>
>In article <3vu8o7$[e-mail]>,
>William Callis - Personal Account <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>Anybody remember White's Radio Log? They used to among other things
>>publish all the AM FM and TV stations in the U.S. and Canada. Are
they
>>still publishing?
>
>Nope. Not for many years.
>
>--
>Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] |
[e-mail]
>------------------- | [e-mail] | GEnie: MSCHUSTER

And, now let us have a moment of silence for Vane A. Jones of the North
American Radio/Television Guide, published, before Mr. Jones' death, by
Howard W. Sams.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:23 1995
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Date: Sun, 6 Aug 1995 16:37:34 -0400
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From: "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
Organization: USIA
Subject: WINB shortwave
Lines: 52

Todd Burleson wrote:

>WRNO has been called the first of the "modern" domestic US SWBC
stations. Would someone like >to elaborate on how WINB fits into this
history?  I thought that WINB started up in 1962.  Was this a >new
license, or was this simply a transfer of an existing SWBC transmitter to
a new owner?  If so, >where did the transmitter come from?

WINB, Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA, was granted a license by the FCC in
1960 to broadcast to the Mediterranean Sea area.  However, the station
did not actually begin broadcasts until 1963.  This was an original
license application, not a resurrection of a past operation.

Private shortwave stations already in operation in 1960 were KGEI,
Belmont, California and WRUL, Scituate, Mass. KGEI "La Voz de la Amistad"
(the voice of friendship) programmed to Central and South America a mix
of informational and religous programs. WRUL (World Radio University)
programmed mainly to Europe and South America with a mix of
instructional, educational and informational programs until it's sale to
MetroMedia in 1962.

Interestingly, 1960 saw the granting of another shortwave license to a
private US broadcaster.  Global Broadcasting Co of Forney, Texas was
granted a license for KFRN to operate with 50kw.  Programs were to be
beamed to Central and South America.  This station however, never made it
on the air.

Back to WINB.  The station was/is co-owned with WGCB AM/FM in Red Lion,
owned by Rev. John Norris et. al.  Perhaps it's biggest claim to fame is
the now (in)famous "Red Lion" case, in which the FCC "Fairness Doctrine"
was challenged and upheld.  Briefly, station WGCB broadcast a program
which made disparaging remarks against author Fred Cook for his book
"Goldwater, Extremist on the Right".  For those outside the US, Barry
Goldwater was a US presidential candidate in the 1960's, and a US Senator
from Arizona. Cook invoked the FCC Fairness Doctrine in an attempt to
gain access to WGCB to present his views.  All this relates to WINB only
obliquely since the station was/is co-owned.  However, WINB often
broadcast controverial individuals during the 60's and 70's, including
Dr.Carl MacIntyre.

It is my understanding that WINB will remain off the air for several more
months due to internal/techncial problems.  It has been suggested in this
newsgroup that the station is not a "happy" place at this time, with the
Norris's upset at the direction the station was taking with respect to
brokered programming.

Regards,

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:24 1995
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Date: 05 Aug 1995 10:29:00 +0100
From: [e-mail] (Ethan Arnold)
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Subject: Wireless 64kbps Data transfer over 100km
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Hi folks,

I'm looking for a way to transceive (full duplex) data at ISDN speed
(64kbps) (or at least 38.4) over a distance of 100km or 70 miles. Point A
is quite high up on a hill, the highest point around except for another
hill 80 meters higher. Point B is in the city. I've thought about using
satellite dishes with microwave transceivers but I don't think I can set
up a line of sight. Laser also won't work. Packet radio at 400Mhz doesn't
have nearly enough bandwidth.

Does anybody have any ideas?


        Ethan

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig)
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Subject: WRN broadcast on Internet NOW!
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 10:37:55
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WRN is now testing Realaudio on the Internet. They should be in full swing later this month. New
broadcasters are being added to the service at  http://www.wrn.org (you must first download the
Realaudio software). Radio Australia, Israel Radio (Kol Israel) among about 4 others are currently
on-line. Check it out!




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: WTB:  Heathkit GD-1B manual...
Date: 6 Aug 1995 20:27:35 -0400
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Recently acquired a Heathkit GD-1B grid-dip meter with coils.  The only
coil missing is the 100-250 MC "hair-pin" coil.  I have two old tube base
pins, but need the dimensions, wire gauge and radius for the coil.

Also would like to obtain a photocopy of schematic and any other reference
info on the unit.  It's working finenow, but always like to have docs on
all my test equipment.

E-mail direct to:  [e-mail]

Thanks,
Chuck Schwark


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Wishner)
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Subject: Re: WWCR WAS OFF AIR
Date: 7 Aug 1995 08:03:31 GMT
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glen...will there be a make-good time for the program?
(also, is there a repeat of the 00:00 UTC monday 5.065 Mhz bdcast?)

de jim...



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (jeff lipchik)
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Subject: Re: WWCR WAS OFF AIR
Date: 7 Aug 1995 13:46:15 GMT
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I just caught the tail end of a "Country Crossroads" program on a station
that instructed me to tune to 5065 because it was switching frequencies at
7PM eastern.  Was this WWCR?  If so, what is the exact frequency of the station
as used before it goes to 5065 at 7PM eastern?  I just have an analog tuning
SW receiver.

Also, how often does this station play country music, and where does it
broadcast from?




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Roberts)
Subject: Re: WWCR WAS OFF AIR
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Jim Wishner ([e-mail]) wrote:
: glen...will there be a make-good time for the program?
: (also, is there a repeat of the 00:00 UTC monday 5.065 Mhz bdcast?)

There is no regular repeat of the program. We did the program, it was
an interview with Robert James, author of The Informant Files. He came
out from Cleveland for the internet (it was broadcast on the Tech Talk
Network and WOYL). I taped it. We may air that on WWCR, or do a phone
internet in the next week or two.


--
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Glen L. Roberts
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 Aug 07 18:28:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Roberts)
Subject: Re: WWCR WAS OFF AIR
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jeff lipchik ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I just caught the tail end of a "Country Crossroads" program on a station
: that instructed me to tune to 5065 because it was switching frequencies at
: 7PM eastern.  Was this WWCR?  If so, what is the exact frequency of the station
: as used before it goes to 5065 at 7PM eastern?  I just have an analog tuning
: SW receiver.

: Also, how often does this station play country music, and where does it
: broadcast from?

They broadcast from Nashville, TN... WWCR, 1300 WWCR Ave, Nashville, TN
37218

They are on 12.160 until 7pm central. Then, they switch to 5065.

They are also on 15.685 and 7435 and 9xxx which I don't know off hand.

I think the country music is mostly afternoons.



--
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Glen L. Roberts
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 Aug 07 18:28:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Roberts)
Subject: WWCR WAS OFF AIR
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For those who were wondering... WWCR had transmitter problems on 5,065
this sunday night... they were off until after Full Disclosure Live. They
got it working now.


--
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Glen L. Roberts
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 Aug 07 18:28:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Coller)
Subject: WWV,WWVB, WWVH, and VOA to be pulled off air.
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The new congress it to pull VOA and WWV(*) off the air to save the tax
payers money. Bill is almost through committee?

Dave says-Jail the ones altering blacks' gov applications tagged below.

PS: BG's KKK bats a 1000 against Toledo's blacks entering nd.edu land!

 * TLX v3.10 * U of Notre Dame falls to KKK info against Toledo Blacks?

 * SLMR 2.1a * Blade faxed to stop BLACK scholarships??Ref OSU,Notre Dame
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:32 1995
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From: David Crawford <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: WWV,WWVB, WWVH, and VOA to be pulled off air.
Date: 6 Aug 1995 16:01:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (David Coller) wrote:
>The new congress it to pull VOA and WWV(*) off the air to save the tax
>payers money. Bill is almost through committee?
>

Could you please post your sources for this?




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 07 18:28:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Blackwell)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David Coller) writes:
> The new congress it to pull VOA and WWV(*) off the air to save the tax
> payers money. Bill is almost through committee?
>
> Dave says-Jail the ones altering blacks' gov applications tagged below.
>
> PS: BG's KKK bats a 1000 against Toledo's blacks entering nd.edu land!
>
>  * TLX v3.10 * U of Notre Dame falls to KKK info against Toledo Blacks?
>
>  * SLMR 2.1a * Blade faxed to stop BLACK scholarships??Ref OSU,Notre Dame
> --
> [e-mail]


You are living in a country that  s going out of business.  Get use to it!



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:01:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DOMINIC POST)
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Subject: Re: ** SWL **
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What is the best short wave antenna. 60 ft. long is the longest I can
go.
How about one of the 60' slopers??? They any good???
I have a 50 ft tower, to attached it to.
Any help appreciated
       Thank you all,

   *              e-mail == [e-mail]            *
   *  "I don't belive the world's random" ***  Ridgefield,NJ  *
   *              e-mail == [e-mail]         *

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  OLX 2.1 TD  Is That all There Is. -=DgP=- Ridgefield, NJ.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:01:57 1995
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From: "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]>
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An article in this weeks "Radio World" magazine reports that the Army
broadcasting service will test a new "mobile radio station" in the coming
months.  It expects to broadcast for a week and perform signal tests.  A
spokesman said the signal could travel over 2000 miles at night.  The
army is hoping to hear from DX'ers, according to the article.

No report on power or dates/times of the testing.  However, judging from
the many  reception reports of the recent KUSA tests from Las Vegas, this
station could be widely heard.

Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:01:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jurgen Bartels)
Subject: re: 1670khz DX opportunity
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> An article in this weeks "Radio World" magazine reports that the Army
> broadcasting service will test a new "mobile radio station" in the coming
> months.  It expects to broadcast for a week and perform signal tests.  A
> spokesman said the signal could travel over 2000 miles at night.  The
> army is hoping to hear from DX'ers, according to the article.
>
> No report on power or dates/times of the testing.  However, judging from
> the many  reception reports of the recent KUSA tests from Las Vegas, this
> station could be widely heard.

Do you know what location will be used, East coast or west coast?

Jurgen

--
Jurgen Bartels,   Motorola,  Taunusstein near Wiesbaden  Germany

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:01:59 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: AC adapter for Sony 7600G
Date: 10 Aug 1995 13:35:25 GMT
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I bought one from
Tucker Electronics
P.O. Box 551419
Dallas, Tx 75355-1419

800-559-7388
fax [phone]

page 7 item DCC E60HG  19.95

It is rather expensive, but it carries the sony
trademark.  The only one at Radio Shack that
would work, because of the size of the input jack,
is their model which has varying voltages(slide switch
on the transformer) and adapters for the input jack.

The sony model is rather large and heavy.  I am
not certain that it implies higher quality.

cheers,
Andy Longo



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Mark Wong)
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Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 7600G
Date: 10 Aug 1995 16:33:56 GMT
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> It is rather expensive, but it carries the sony
> trademark.  The only one at Radio Shack that
> would work, because of the size of the input jack,
> is their model which has varying voltages(slide switch
> on the transformer) and adapters for the input jack.

Can you tell me the catalog number for the Radio Shack adapter please?
I have an adapter from Radio Shack which has adjustable voltage,
polarity, and six or so plugs for the input jack. None of the plugs
fit my 7600G. You must have used a different model or one that is not
available here in Canada. Why did you get a Sony adapter if the Radio
Shack one worked?

If I could find the right Radio Shack adapter or any other alternative,
it would save me from paying $30 CDN for a Sony adapter.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
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Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 7600G: alternative to Sony's?
Date: 8 Aug 1995 00:12:23 -0400
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Philip Beltz Glaser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Is it possible to get an ac adapter for the 7600G from
: Radio Shack (or another source). What is the part number,
: if so?

: Thanks for your help.

: Regards,

: Philip Beltz Glaser
I use 273-1454B, but had to get the right connector from Universal
Radio.
Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:02 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: AC adapter for Sony 7600G: alternative to Sony's?
Date: 10 Aug 1995 15:23:40 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]> writes:
>Is it possible to get an ac adapter for the 7600G from
>Radio Shack (or another source). What is the part number,
>if so?

Yes, there is a RS adapter that does have the right plug.  It is not in the current catalog, however.  The part number is16-2018.  It works fine here.

--scott


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillH33047)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: active antenna recomendations (datong)
Date: 8 Aug 1995 19:38:31 -0400
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 I have experimented with various antennas here in my apartment in san
franciscocto improve reception on my grundig sat 700. 40 ft wire Indoor)
attached to whip did improve reception a bit but even evening major
broadcasts are much noisier than listening back home in the chicago. Any
west coast listeners have a solution. the datong active seems to be rated
well-- anyone have any expierence with this or other quality products. i
bought and returned the radio shack model it made my reception worse.
Would a drake or other top line radio make much of a difference over my
grundig? any help would be appreciated i just want to listen to the
majors- esp bbc i love there programming.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:03 1995
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From: Charles Wilson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AR303 or Drake R8A or Kenwood R5000
Date: 9 Aug 1995 12:31:48 GMT
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.scanner:30185 rec.radio.shortwave:56791

I am interested in buying a good shortwave radio but I can't
decide on which one to purchase. I would appreciate any opions on
any of the three radios listed. Thanks

                              Chuck Wilson

--
Charles Wilson Jr.
KD4EKG


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
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The Bayliss wind-up radio has gone into mass production in South Africa.
There was a tv programme ("QED") on it on BBC1 on 8/8/95 in the UK.
Considerable modifications have been made to the original concept to make
it practical: to increase the energy which can be stored, the coil spring
which drives the dynamo is now much larger, and the metal gearing has
been replaced by cheaper plastic mouldings rather than machined steel.

In appearance, the radio looks about the size of the well known GE
Superadio. It has a black plastic case, with BAYGEN in big white letters
by the speaker grille. The speaker looks about six inches in diameter -
big enough to fill a room, or carry in a village compound. The foldin
winding handle is on the right-hand end, where you might usually expect a
tuning knob, and the actual tuning scales are on the left of the set. I
believe it covers FM, MW and selected SW bands.

The set is made by BayGen Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd in Capetown. The plant
employs diabled workers, and so it is helping them to make a living.
There's no welfare down there, and without projects like BayGen, there's
a real danger they, or their families, would go hungry.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


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The BBC has the following WWW addresses (If you have a browser, you
can get the Email address from below):
BBC Radio & TV: http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/bbc/tv/sched.html
and
BBC Web Server: http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/
I believe the BBC will begin satellite TV broadcasts to North
America (for cable TV) soon. Thus the TV schedules are incl.
Also if your interested the Deutsche Welle web page is:
http://www-dw.gmd.de/index.html
I hope I got this right.
Mike


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <40bog2$g2b$[e-mail]> Mike Precious
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>The BBC has the following WWW addresses (If you have a browser, you
>can get the Email address from below):
>BBC Radio & TV: http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/bbc/tv/sched.html
>and
>BBC Web Server: http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/
>I believe the BBC will begin satellite TV broadcasts to North
>America (for cable TV) soon. Thus the TV schedules are incl.
>Also if your interested the Deutsche Welle web page is:
>http://www-dw.gmd.de/index.html
>I hope I got this right.
>Mike

There's also another BBC server: http://www.bbc.co.uk
Strangely, this has the Hungarian schedule below it.

I think the most relevant address for this group is:
http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice

They have August and September schedules for all streams below that as
well as frequency schedules. (but only in GIF graphics chart format)

However, letters to BBCWS go through bbc.co.uk
([e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
et alia)



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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:07 1995
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[e-mail] (Bishwa Shrestha, KC7JFV) writes:

>Heard BBC's Hindi service on 11920kHz at 08:10 MDT with the signal rating of
>544. The program lasted for around 30 minutes.  Hope this helps someone.
>Bishwa Shrestha
-----------
and BBCs (English-language) South Asia Report at 10 pdt (17:00 GMT)
on 9740    SIO=343 which is a weekday summary of news (and repeats)
of BBC reports and correspondents in the India, Pakistan etc. area.
   This is the Singapore relay which we hear loud on the coast earlier
   NOw where is AIR?

                                        Vancouver, Canada



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[e-mail] (Daniel Say) writes:

>[e-mail] (Bishwa Shrestha, KC7JFV) writes:

>>Heard BBC's Hindi service on 11920kHz at 08:10 MDT with the signal rating of
>>544. The program lasted for around 30 minutes.  Hope this helps someone.
>>Bishwa Shrestha
>-----------
>and BBCs (English-language) South Asia Report at 10 pdt (17:00 GMT)
>on 9740    SIO=343 which is a weekday summary of news (and repeats)
>of BBC reports and correspondents in the India, Pakistan etc. area.
>   This is the Singapore relay which we hear loud on the coast earlier
>   NOw where is AIR?
>                                       Vancouver, Canada

From [e-mail] Tue Aug  8 11:07:05 1995
Subject: Re: BBC's Hindi Service Info
        I was using Sony ICF-2010 with the 5 meter long wire antenna hung
outside the window.  Thanks for the info on South Asia report.  BTW, I
also listen to BBC's Nepalese Service on 11720 kHz at 1500 UTC to get
news from my home.
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Ferraro )
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Subject: best rcvr 4 sightless swl?
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A good friend of mine is confined to a wheelchair and is sightless.
Could anyone recommend a good swl receiver for him. I have checked out
an Icom receiver that has voice synthesis but is way above his budget.

Any help would be appreciated...

Mike


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In <40bpne$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Michael Ferraro ) writes:
>A good friend of mine is confined to a wheelchair and is sightless.
>Could anyone recommend a good swl receiver for him. I have checked out
>an Icom receiver that has voice synthesis but is way above his budget.

Amongst portables, the Sony family of fine radios seems to have the easiest logic to use without looking.

For a tabletop, we have a Kenwood TS-440 that we like a lot.  It is a ham rig similar in operation to the R-5000, and sometimes found for less.  (While yo

Also, if he has a "talking" computer, any rig with a computer control option is a great solution.

Good luck in your search.

--scott

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[e-mail] (Michael Ferraro ) wrote:
>A good friend of mine is confined to a wheelchair and is sightless.
>Could anyone recommend a good swl receiver for him. I have checked out
>an Icom receiver that has voice synthesis but is way above his budget.
>
>Any help would be appreciated...
>
>Mike

I have received good feedback from users of the Sony ICF2010 and the
Drake SW8.  The Sony has all of the memory buttons on the front panel
in a 4 row x 8 column configuration.  The keypad is well layed out and
its operation is fairly logical.
A blind friend of mine has the Drake SW8.  This is a most confusing radio
to operate even for a sighted person but if one can get used to it the
incredible audio is its best feature.  Unfortunately it costs almost
twice as much at the Sony.

If you have anymore questions please ask.

Allen
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JeffPMil)
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The Phillips company makes one as well as an Icom Scanner/SW receiver.

The Phillips I think has a tape deck in it.



Be seeing you,
Number 6


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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Biff Devereaux) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Biff Devereaux)
>Subject: Car radio with shortwave?
>Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 18:48:23 GMT

>Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
>one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).

>Any info is appreciated

Kenwood made a 100kHz to 900?Mhz model a
bout 4 or 5 years ago.

Bout all I know
Chi


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Biff Devereaux ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
: one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).

That is a good idea.  I have wondered for years why Ford Motor Company
doesn't include SW in their digital tuning radios.  They should offer
full coverage from 1700 to 29,995 kHz on Shortwave.  With seek and scan, too.

I plan to start working at Saturn as an electrcial engineer in a couple years.
Maybe I will make it my project to design car radios with shortwave. :)


Jeff



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On Mon, 7 Aug 1995 18:48:23 GMT, in <[e-mail]>
          [e-mail] (Biff Devereaux) wrote.....

 >Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
 >one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).
 >
 >Any info is appreciated

Hi Bill,

Philips once did a model DC777 Short Wave Car Radio.
I don't have one of these, but it is reviewed in an article in the UK's
`Short Wave Magazine', April 1991, by John Waite.

The receiver includes a Cassette player, and appears to be aimed squarely
at the Shortwave broadcast bands, having vhf/fm, lw & mw bands, plus
11 shortwave bands between the 90m & 13m bands - there's _not_
continuous reception!  There's no evidence either from the article or
the photo of the receiver in the article that either the Cassette
player, or the vhf/fm section of the radio supports stereo (or, for that
matter, mw, since the radio appears to be designed for the European market
where mw stereo doesn't exist).

The tail end of the article talks about Performance & Test Results,
and quotes the SW bands as having best sensitivity of
0.5uV for 12dB SINAD @ 9.5MHz with MW & LW being equally sensitive.
VHF/FM is quoted as having a sensitivity of 1.0uV for 12dB SINAD.
The overall appraisal of the set was fairly complimentary.

The (April 1991) price was quoted as GBP 299.99.
I suspect very strongly that this set had a fairly short life in Philips
catalogue, and I doubt if it is currently available.

If you need more info, e-mail me...

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:14 1995
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In article <407vjk$[e-mail]>, jeff lipchik ([e-mail]) writes:
>Biff Devereaux ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
>: one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).
>
>That is a good idea.  I have wondered for years why Ford Motor Company
>doesn't include SW in their digital tuning radios.  They should offer
>full coverage from 1700 to 29,995 kHz on Shortwave.  With seek and scan, too.
>
>I plan to start working at Saturn as an electrcial engineer in a couple years.
>Maybe I will make it my project to design car radios with shortwave. :)
>

Why doesn't someone design a good SW car *converter* , similar to
the FM car converters of 20 years ago? I don't mean something that
just heterodynes a particular SW band down onto the AM band, but
tuner with a real full-fledge digital SW front end, that remodulates
the signal to a fixed frequency on the AM or FM band, and then feeds
it to the conventional car radio.

Nat Hager III             [e-mail]
772 Dorsea Rd.            [e-mail]
Lancaster, PA 17601       [e-mail]
[phone]            [phone]





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From: [e-mail] (Nat Hager III)
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> >Has anyone seen a car radio with built in shortwave?  I recall seeing
> >one somewhere a couple of years ago (maybe many many years).
> >
> >Any info is appreciated
>
>Hi Bill,
>
>Philips once did a model DC777 Short Wave Car Radio.
>I don't have one of these, but it is reviewed in an article in the UK's
>`Short Wave Magazine', April 1991, by John Waite.
>
>The receiver includes a Cassette player, and appears to be aimed squarely
>at the Shortwave broadcast bands, having vhf/fm, lw & mw bands, plus
>11 shortwave bands between the 90m & 13m bands - there's _not_
>continuous reception!

Don't mean to argue, but you *can* receive any frequency between
about 3 and 21 MHz.  You have to manually tune outside the standard
meter bands,(the autoscan doesn't work) but you *can* receive any
frequency. I've had a DC777 for about 4 years, and listen to
Monitor Radio outside the standard meter bands all the time.

Nat Hager

Nat Hager III             [e-mail]
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The PHILIPS DC777 is the only one I have run into, I have one in my old
Pontaic Stationwagon.  Run it there for the last three years on a std
fendermount antenna.. The cassette is acceptable/autoreverse non DOLBY.

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[e-mail] (Nat Hager III) wrote:


>Why doesn't someone design a good SW car *converter* , similar to
>the FM car converters of 20 years ago? I don't mean something that
>just heterodynes a particular SW band down onto the AM band, but
>tuner with a real full-fledge digital SW front end, that remodulates
>the signal to a fixed frequency on the AM or FM band, and then feeds
>it to the conventional car radio.

>Nat Hager III             [e-mail]
>772 Dorsea Rd.           [e-mail]
>Lancaster, PA 17601      [e-mail]
>[phone]           [phone]

Nat there have been some excellent SW car converters over the years, I
used to run a ham store and sold several lines.  The Gonset Super !2
was the most common in this country.  While it covered the ham bands
it and it's various older models did a great job on the 49 and 31
meter bands.

I also sold the Blaupunkt, Becker, and Nordmande converters.  I still
have a couple of Beckers....they were normally sold only by Mercedes
and BMW dealerships and I had aheck of a time getting the franchise.

Currently the only reasonable offering is the MFJ series.  I have
their top of the line model that have been using the past few weeks in
my rebuilt RX-7... it got creamed twice this year... but think I am
going to put a Becker in.  They are a bit more sensitive.

There have been countless home brew articles, some I built in the 50's
that worked great....later ones that didn't do so hot.

The 777 that was mentioned is something I found unsuitable for my
uses, too much money for too little performance.  Phillips has a fine
reputation but it seems they cut some corners.  Same for the Kenwood
offering of similar nature.  It was much worse than the Phillips.

Back to the work bench.... just wanted to pass along a few brands to
watch for.

73,

Frank K0JPJ ex-W5PVX ...-.-






From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Fraser)
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Subject: Re: Car radio with shortwave?
Date: 10 Aug 1995 15:29:49 GMT
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The DC777 DOES do stereo, and a nice job.  And as has been
noted, coverage on swl bands is the default, but any frequency can be
tuned.  Sold mine in a weak moment.

Philips discontinued them for the N. American market, not very
many buyers.  They were clearing out of AutoSound or something
like that in Minneapolis [Entec?] but as of about a year ago,
they know nothing about them any more.  Pity.

/mark

John Chic ([e-mail]) wrote:
: The PHILIPS DC777 is the only one I have run into, I have one in my old
: Pontaic Stationwagon.  Run it there for the last three years on a std
: fendermount antenna.. The cassette is acceptable/autoreverse non DOLBY.

: --
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Matthew J. Pomilio )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: charging batteries...
Date: 8 Aug 1995 03:31:42 GMT
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Rayovac has a system called "Renewal".  They are alkeline batteries.
They can be recharged about twenty five times, and come ready to use.
The advantages are several: they do not lose their charge if you don't
use them; nicads lose about 1% per day when not in use.  Alkelines
perform better and longer, with better voltage regulation.
I own Millenium system as well as Radio Shack. I find that Renewals
work better.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:18 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: DX-392 VS ICF-SW7600G
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I was looking  at the Radio Shack series and the sony ICF-SW7600G
and I was wondering how they compare as far as drifting and adjacent
channel noise.

In the scanning world 30Mhz on up, I ended up splurging for the Pro-2006
and I am happy I did because of it's triple conversion and sensitivity.

I would like something similar in the Shortwave Radio area to take me
from the 29.999 on down so that I have full coverage. I hate to say it
but the most tempting from the Radio Shack DX-392 is that cassete because
it would eliminate hooking up a tape deck to it.  I don't want to get
something I won't be happy with down the road.

My main reason for upgrading is that I have 2 of those cheap multiban
radios and listening to shortwave is near impossible because of drift,
bleed over from other channels and also what sounds like harmonics from
other freqs.  I would like to be able to tune in a signal and lock in
without tuning back and forth and have a clear signal.  I know the fading
in and out is normal but if I could eliminate drift and noise and at the
same time have good sensitivity that would be ideal. If I end up with a
cassete attached, that would be cool too.  I am hoping to stay under
$300.00 but my mind is open. Is this too much to ask for that price range?


Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

Michael Jones
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Callis - Personal Account)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX-400
Date: 8 Aug 1995 16:56:17 GMT
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Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In Message: <[e-mail]>
:             "Ed O'Keefe" <[e-mail]> writes,

: >While cleaning out the attic, I came across a DX-400 I had bought in the late
: >70's.(I think)  At the time it was one of the first digital sw radios I had
: >seen and of course I jumped on it, not realizing there was no tuning knob and
: >tuning was generally a pain in the butt. Was wondering if anyone else in the
: >world bought one and if anyone had a mod to incorporate a tuning wheel.

I have a DX-400. I've never really missed not having a tuning knob. What
really disturbs me, is that its very succeptible to outside electrical
interference, making it immpossible to use when my computer is on. Is
there a filter I can make for this?




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B Wills  Esq)
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Subject: Re: DX-400
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 18:51:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (William Callis - Personal Account) wrote:

>I have a DX-400. I've never really missed not having a tuning knob. What
>really disturbs me, is that its very succeptible to outside electrical
>interference, making it immpossible to use when my computer is on. Is
>there a filter I can make for this?


I don't know about MAKING one, but JPS, located in Raleigh, NC USA (my
hometown) makes something for local noise elimination.

It is tested briefly in the current "Monitoring Times" magazine.  The
photo is not of the unit tested, however.

Benson


---
Benson Wills, north central NC, USA.
      Stogies: Breakfast of Champions.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David F Glass)
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Subject: Re: DX-400
Date: 8 Aug 1995 22:22:52 -0600
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I bought a DX-400 in 1984 as a present to myself for quitting a
2-pack-a-day cigarette habit. It was my reintroduction to SWL after 25
years away. In 1992 I sold the DX-400 when I bought an NRD-535D. In some
ways (notably audio quality) I liked the DX-400 better. I searched high
and low for another one. Then earlier this year, I got hold of a mint
condition DX-400 from someone on the 'Net.  In addition to my JRC, I now
own what I consider to be the best table-top and best portable. The 400
seems a bit klunky, whay with its awkward size, and yes, I did miss a
tuning dial and a more appropriate 1-khz tuning step, but I wouldn't sell
either radio at this point.

I know that's a bit unrelated to your question, but I hope the opinion helps.

73.
--
David F. Glass, KB7ZGX
[e-mail]
P.O. Box 9034, Missoula, MT 59807
406-543-8485


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:24 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 |
|                                                                    |
| 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: 8th August 1995 |
======================================================================

LITHUANIA
=========
* RADIO VILNIUS, Vilnius; is now using 7360 kHz (ex 9530) for their
   2300-2400 (Sat/Sun) transmission to N.America in English.
   (RWo via CJO, 6/8/95)

MOROCCO
=======
* RADIODIFFUSION-TELEVISION MAROCAINE, Tanger; has been heard in
   English at 1400-1500 on 17595 kHz.  (RWo via CJO, 6/8/95)

VATICAN CITY STATE
==================
* VATICAN RADIO (EUROPEAN 1st program); schedule valid as from 1st July:
   In English:
    0500-0520 on 527, 1530, 4005 and 5860 kHz,
    0600-0610(Exc. Sun) on 527, 1530, 4005, 5860, 7250, 9645, 11740
     and 15215 kHz,
    1000-1015(Exc. Sun) on 527, 1530, 6245, 11740, 15210 and 17550 kHz,
    1615-1630 on 527, 1530, 6245, 7250, 9645 and 11810 kHz,
    1950-2010 on 527, 1530, 4005, 5885 and 7250 kHz.
   In French:
    0440-0500, 0600-0610(Exc. Sun), 1000-1015(Exc. Sun), 1600-1615 and
     1930-1950 (frequencies: see English transmissions).
   In German:
    0420-0440 on 1530, 4005 and 5860 kHz,
    1400-1415 on 1530, 6245, 7250 and 9645 kHz,
    1820-1840 on 1530, 4005 and 6245 kHz.
   In Portuguese:
    1315-1330 on 1530, 6245, 11740 and 15210 kHz,
    1415-1430 on 1530, 6245, 7250 and 9645 kHz,
    2030-2045 on 1530, 4005, 5885 and 7250 kHz.
   In Spanish:
    1300-1315 on 1530, 6245, 11740 and 15210 kHz,
    2010-2030 on 527, 1530, 4005, 5885 and 7250 kHz
    (Direct via CSt, 3/8/95)

WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order):
(CJO)  = Cees van Oudheusden, Roosendaal - Holland.
(CSt)  = Chris Stacey, Eastbourne - United Kingdom.
(RWo)  = "Radio World" (BRTN) - Belgium.

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| 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] Thu Aug 10 16:02:25 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: EASY BEVERAGE ANTENNA
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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In Message: <4059u9$[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Chris Knight ) writes,

Recently there has been some talk on getting info on beverage antennas
under the subject heading "Beverage Antennae". The two best places are

<snip>

I read your post Beverage antennas with interest. I've never considered
running a gutter antenna. Good one! The gist of what you write, "keep it
simple", is true. During the Spring Newfoundland DXpedition, we strung our
antennas as straight as possible, without much regard for height on stretches
that ran along the ocean shore. One inland antenna had to be hung as high as
possible and we poked the wire up into the branches of scrub bush 7-12 feet
because we had a moose problem. On two occasions, the critters walked off with
our wire.

When I DX at my cottage, I often pull 1000 feet or more of antenna. I simply
reel it out, allowing it to hang on convenient scrub and tree branches, even
the odd weed. If it falls to the earth, it's no big deal. In one direction, I
have to cross a lengthy stretch of open rocky shore, with little to support
the wire. I'll just lay it on the ground, stretching it as far as I can until
I hit the water. Sometimes I use insulated wire attached to floating/anchored
empty bleach bottles to run the wire right over/in the water for more length
on that stretch. My boating neigbours have learned to give my beach area a
wide berth at night, when they see my winking lights (little led flashers
waterproofed and mounted atop the bleach containers) floating every 100 feet.

Regards...
Werner



 * RM 1.3 03054 *


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Knight )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: EASY BEVERAGE ANTENNA
Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:12:29 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Werner Funkenhauser) writes:
>
>I read your post Beverage antennas with interest. I've never
considered
>running a gutter antenna. Good one! The gist of what you write, "keep
it
>simple", is true. During the Spring Newfoundland DXpedition, we strung
our
>antennas as straight as possible, without much regard for height on
stretches
>that ran along the ocean shore. One inland antenna had to be hung as
high as
>possible and we poked the wire up into the branches of scrub bush 7-12
feet
>because we had a moose problem. On two occasions, the critters walked
>off with our wire.

With the "On-The-Ground" Beverage antenna there's no "moose" problem
here, but rather a "mouse" problem. Every now and then a mouse will
chew through the wire. When stringing the beverage out, I look for
signs of mice. If there are mouse signs, I usually look around for
nearby sticks and raise it up a little as a precaution.


>
>When I DX at my cottage, I often pull 1000 feet or more of antenna. I
simply
>reel it out, allowing it to hang on convenient scrub and tree
branches, even
>the odd weed. If it falls to the earth, it's no big deal. In one

Tumbleweeds make good stand-offs as long as the wind isn't blowing!
Otherwise, sagebrush does fine. One of the better ideas that was posted
here recently was the use of garden stakes or bamboo - excellent!!


direction, I
>have to cross a lengthy stretch of open rocky shore, with little to
support
>the wire. I'll just lay it on the ground, stretching it as far as I
can until
>I hit the water. Sometimes I use insulated wire attached to
floating/anchored
>empty bleach bottles to run the wire right over/in the water for more
length
>on that stretch. My boating neigbours have learned to give my beach
area a
>wide berth at night, when they see my winking lights (little led
flashers
>waterproofed and mounted atop the bleach containers) floating every
100 feet.

Have you ever "put up" a beverage on just the water only? Am curious.
73s, Chris


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hermod Pedersen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: EASY BEVERAGE ANTENNA
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 21:23:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser) wrote:
>When I DX at my cottage, I often pull 1000 feet or more of antenna. I simply
>reel it out, allowing it to hang on convenient scrub and tree branches, even
>the odd weed. If it falls to the earth, it's no big deal. In one direction, I
>have to cross a lengthy stretch of open rocky shore, with little to support
>the wire. I'll just lay it on the ground, stretching it as far as I can until
>I hit the water. Sometimes I use insulated wire attached to floating/anchored
>empty bleach bottles to run the wire right over/in the water for more length
>on that stretch. My boating neigbours have learned to give my beach area a
>wide berth at night, when they see my winking lights (little led flashers
>waterproofed and mounted atop the bleach containers) floating every 100 feet.

Swedes DXing above the Polar circle have occasionally put out long
stretches of wire on, and below, the snow. This is often necessary
when wishing to use/cross huge lakes. One problem is all those scooter
drivers. They do not mix well with copper wire...
Regards,
Hermod Pedersen
Malmo, Sweden




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DDwyer7055)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: European Longwave DXing in North America
Date: 9 Aug 1995 22:52:17 -0400
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I have a Grundig Satellit 700 and use the built-in antenna for all the
bands.   I occasionally like to stray from the normal AM/MW, FM, and,
of course, shortwave and attempt to listen to European-based Longwave
stations.     The only two stations I've had any luck in receiving (here
in
Massachusetts) are Radio France, 162khz and Radio Monte Carlo, 216khz,
both with a SINPO of less than 1-1-1-1-1.

I would like to buy an antenna to help enhance reception of all bands, but
particularly LW.      Has anyone in the US/Canada had any luck in normally
receiving Longwave with external antenna on a regular basis, or would a
powerful antenna only *enhance* Trans-Atlantic interference/propogation?
  I'm particularly interested, if possible,
in receiving BBC Radio 4 on 198khz.

Thank you in advance for any advice on this matter.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Durkin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM Questions
Date: 8 Aug 1995 16:35:08 GMT
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Charles R. Bernth <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I am new to FM DXing & would like to know the difference between
>Es & trop & how to recognize them when I hear them.  Also does FM
>propagate via groundwave?

Es (sporadic E-skip) occurs most frequently during the early summer
months, May, June, and July, usually between 11AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM local
time. The E-layer of the ionosphere occasionally becomes ionized enough
(some people think it's caused by thunderstorm activity) to reflect FM &
TV signals, sometimes as high as 170 MHz, TV channel 7. On FM you'll hear
a signal with rapid changes in strength. It'll be as strong as a local
for 5 seconds, completely disappear for a few seconds, and then return.
They're strong enough to overpower a weak semi-local station on the same
frequency. If you have a signal strength meter on your receiver it will
move wildly. An E-skip opening usually lasts anywhere from 1-4 hours, and
usually will bring in signals that are 600-1200 miles distant

Trop, or tropospheric bending, can happen anytime but is best in the late
summer/early fall (July-September). It's dependent on moisture in the
air, so the best time to check for them is late at night or early in the
morning (10PM to 8AM the next day). Another good time to check is when
there is a humid, stagnant air mass sitting over your part of the
country. If you have a local TV station that broadcasts weather radar,
look for false echoes on the display. If your entire region is covered
with them, chances are trop is happening. Trop signals are much steadier
than E-skip, don't fade as rapidly and usually last all day or for
several days. Most of the time trop signals can be heard up to 600 miles
away, although I did hear a Washington, D.C. station via trops in
Milwaukee, WI  once, and I've heard of people receiving Florida UHF TV in
Massachusetts occasionally. A water path helps: when living in Milwaukee
it was no problem receiving most western Michigan FM and TV stations
regularly, across Lake Michigan, with no special antennas.

To answer your last question - FM only travels line-of-sight, unless
E-skip or tropo conditions exist, or if the signal reflects off a tower
or building. That's why FM reception is poor in mountainous areas - no
line-of-sight.

There's a club that specializes in FM & TV DXing, the Worldwide TV-FM DX
Association. I think they're mentioned in one of the FAQ's. They put out
a monthly bulletin in which contributors send in their loggings, and
there are other articles as well.

Good luck with your DXing!

Pat



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Niraj Agarwalla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FOR SALE: GRUNDIG YB 500
Date: 7 Aug 95 23:34:05 -0500
Organization: University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: aspen.uml.edu

FOR SALE:

GRUNDIG YB500

INCLUDES AC/DC CORD, CARRYING CASE, AND MANUAL

PRACTIACLLY BRAND NEW.

$200/BO

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL

--
Niraj Agarwalla -- E-Mail: [e-mail] - [e-mail]
University of Massachusetts-Lowell -- Accounting/Finance -- Class of '96



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Philip Williams )
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Subject: FS: ICOM R70. A Steal!!!!!!!
Date: 8 Aug 1995 04:08:38 GMT
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A STEAL - Compare to Drake, Lowe, Sony, etc...

ICOM R70 -- Quad Conversion Lab Quality Receiver 0.1-50 KHz
            Superb reception of weak hard to hear signals
            alongside powerful competing ones.

        Filters: AM: 6KHz, SSB: 2.3 KHz, CW: 500Hz

            Exceptionally effective PBT, Notch, & N.B. Tunes
            in 10 Hz steps (displays 100Hz).

            Nearly identical to R71A except no memories (2 VFO's)

            I.F. Out & Record Jacks

       !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
       !$375 -- O.B.O !
       !--------------!
       !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        Call L. Wolken @ 2022919303 or write to [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:31 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: GMDSS Licenses
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 07:42:33 EDT
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Can anyone provide information concerning licensing, examinations, and study
guides for the GMDSS licenses?


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RickT72267)
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Subject: Grundig Sat. 700 for Sale
Date: 8 Aug 1995 12:43:42 -0400
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Perfect condition.  Original owner.  4 months old. $300.00 with NiCads.
Will pay domestic COD shipping.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin F Liang)
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Subject: Grundig Traveller 2
Date: 3 Aug 1995 16:34:27 -0700
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Hi, can anyone tell me if this one is any good?
Thanks

Kevin Liang



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:33 1995
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From: H Scott Cameron <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Grundig Traveller 2
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I had this radio for about one week. It is an expensive world time clock.


On 3 Aug 1995, Kevin F Liang wrote:

> Hi, can anyone tell me if this one is any good?
> Thanks
>
> Kevin Liang
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Bowman)
Subject: Re: Grundig Traveller 2
Organization: Office Of Naval Intelligence
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[e-mail] (Kevin F Liang) wrote:

>Hi, can anyone tell me if this one is any good?
>Thanks

>Kevin Liang

everything that I have bought from Grundig has been an excelent
product




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mitchell A. Kaufman )
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Subject: Re: Grundig Traveller 2
Date: 10 Aug 1995 04:37:35 GMT
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 Kevin F Liang wrote:
>
>> Hi, can anyone tell me if this one is any good?
>> Thanks
>>
>> Kevin Liang
Save the money...it works no better than a cheaper Sony or Radio Shack
model.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Len Winkler)
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Subject: Ham Radio & More Show Times
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The Ham Radio & More Show will air, starting this Saturday, tape delayed, on
12.160, at 1600utc. The show also airs, for now, on WWCR, 7.435, Mondays, tape
delayed, at 0400utc and 0900utc.

73,
Len, KB7LPW

Len Winkler, KB7LPW                           [e-mail]
P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
Phoenix, Az. 85068-9219
Ham Radio & More Show info at:
http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/ham-more.html
Show also airs on WWCR shortwave, 7.435mhz, tape delayed,
 Monday at midnight ET (0400utc), and again at 5:00am ET (0900utc), and
Saturdays at noon ET (1600utc) on 12.160.






From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Cira)
Subject: HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS
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Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
Summary:
Keywords:
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There is a DEVOTED AMATEUR RADIO BBS in town ,from your
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Everything and anything about AMATEUR RADIO will be found here,
IF NOT ? Let me know and we will post it and file it !!!!!!!!


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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:37 1995
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Subject: Help! English SW schedule by email
Date: 8 Aug 1995 13:23:25 -0500
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Hello folks; sorry to be a newbie but...

I have email only access to the Internet. No UseNet, no FTP.

I wish to obtain the latest guide to English Language broadcasts on
Shortwave- which I believe is/used to be posted to this newsgroup
regularly.

I would be exceptionally grateful if somebody could either email me with
this text, or, explain how I can get this file by email- for instance, I
have heard of something called "FTP by mail"; how do I use this and what
site/path/filename do I require?

In return I shall post the results of my DXing from here in Cheltenham
near Bristol in the UK, and during my fast approaching holiday in the
Brittany region of France (the most westerly point of Europe- should be
good for trans-atlantic signals). I use a Sangean ATS808a with 20m
random wire.

Much thanks to anyone who can help.

Andrew Oakley <[e-mail]>


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:38 1995
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From: Kevin McGrath <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Help! English SW schedule by email
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On Tue, 8 Aug 1995 [e-mail] wrote:

> Hello folks; sorry to be a newbie but...
>
> I have email only access to the Internet. No UseNet, no FTP.
>
> I wish to obtain the latest guide to English Language broadcasts on
> Shortwave- which I believe is/used to be posted to this newsgroup
> regularly.


you can also subscribe to this newsgroup by e-mail...by doing the
following...

send an e-mail to the following...

[e-mail]

with the message...  sub swl-l <your name>

you will then get info...etc on how to post to the newsgroup...as well as
other things...

...or maybe you already know this?

-kevin


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Lingelbach)
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Subject: help: Denmark?
Date: 10 Aug 1995 09:08:51 -0700
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My girlfriend is here from Denmark and would love to hear SW
broadcasts in Danish.  Does anyone know where and when I could find
them?  thanks.

--Rob  (who is without access to a current Passport to WBR/WRTVH)
--
Rob Lingelbach KB6CUN  | 2660 Hollyridge Dr LA CA 90068 213 464 6266 (voice)
[e-mail] | "I care not much for a man's religion whose dog or
[e-mail]    |  cat are not the better for it."  --Abraham Lincoln
   http://www.alegria.com


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:39 1995
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From: H Scott Cameron <[e-mail]>
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Subject: How to stop spamming
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 10:50:44 -0700
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If everyone responds to a spammer, then he will have to sort out which
messages are flames and which are interested responders. This will
increase the cost of spamming.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
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Subject: Re: How to stop spamming
Date: 10 Aug 1995 12:55:31 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, H Scott Cameron <[e-mail]> says:
>
>
>If everyone responds to a spammer, then he will have to sort out which
>messages are flames and which are interested responders. This will
>increase the cost of spamming.

From what I have been told, system admin types frown on, but the recipient
cringes from "mail bombs".  I have a nameless freind that who made a dumb
comment on another ng and the resulting "mail bombs" shut down his server.

He will not make that mistake again.  The idea is for everyone to send
alot of replys to the "target".
Just a thought.  While not advocating this type of crude, thoughtless
etc,  It might stop Mr FM himself(k.scott).
Just a thought
Terry




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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth R Simon)
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--

Kenneth  "Ken" R Simon
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BillV21572)
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Subject: Re: I'm Going to Hang
Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:40:54 -0400
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This title scared me for a moment, I thought we had a jumper on the
newsgroup....


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:42 1995
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Subject: Icom Technical Support
From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
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Does anyone have an e-mail address for Icom?

Thanks in advance

Regards...
Werner


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:42 1995
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Everyone who saw my posts regaurding phone services...I apologize for
interuppting your newsgroup. (I am sending this post at my own will i am
somewhat new to newsgroups and not familiar with the rules!)

                Regards,
                         Dave.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:43 1995
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Subject: Infiant Long distance, 11.9 cents/min for 800#'s 6 sec. billing!!!!!!!!!!!
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        STRAIGHT UP!!!          NO GIMMICKS!!!

        For all of you who are involved in any type of business the use
of the phone is a major tool.
So for all of you I think I can help you save a little money...

I know of a company that I use for my long distance and other
telecommunication services.

        The company offers 11.9 cents for 800 number services and once
your a member of what they call their club you get access to a wide range
of services. This company also has what they call a long distance
pipeline. With the pipeline you pay $295 a month for INFINANT min. of
long distance that right INFINANT long distance for only $295. TheyÆll
even analyze your phone bill to see how you can save even MORE
money...you canÆt beat that!

If you want more info E-mail me at [e-mail] and IÆll get you
more info!

                                Later,
                                        Dave.


                This is NOT a MLM or networking type company!



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hal Jones)
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Subject: Info
Date: Tue,  8 Aug 1995 02:44:36 GMT
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Does anyone know of a recent academic study or article dealing with the
likely future direction of short-wave radio?

Governments are cutting back on their flag-carrying services, mainly for
budgetary reasons, but also because there is no longer the "urgency" for
idological messaging that characterized much of the short-wave
broadcasting during the Cold War. At the same time technological
advances are nibbling away at the advantages SW enjoyed over Tv for so
many years.

I'd appreciate any pointers you can provide.

Hal Jones

Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Info
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 11:51:25 GMT
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[e-mail] (Hal Jones) wrote:

>Does anyone know of a recent academic study or article dealing with the
>likely future direction of short-wave radio?

Not as such (to quote Basil Fawlty) but the professional broadcasting
conference Towards 2000, being held in Amsterdam next month, will
address this and many other questions. Following the conference you
can be sure that there will be a lot of written and broadcast
coverage. IMHO, this will be more enlightening than an academic study
because the people attending the conference are the people who will
actually be involved in making and implementing the policies...



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rockrap)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Info on legendary Zoom Black Magic Radio
Date: 10 Aug 1995 09:02:53 -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 Aug 10 16:02:47 1995
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Subject: Re: INternet sw info?!?!
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[e-mail] wrote:
>HEllo!
>
>many people have given me alot of info conerning great intro books for a
>newbie to get with the shortwave topic.. Does anyoneknow if there is any
>faq's or other net stuff that would help in the same way? thanks!
>
>
>please email any info!
>
>Jamie
>[e-mail]
>

    Try http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/

--
                    Peter Costello - [e-mail]
All comments that have caused negative outcomes were either done under duress
or
when temporarily insane, so I'm not responsible for them (or this).
Add usual private and corporate disclaimers here: ____________________________



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Monaghan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Irish SW radio
Date: 9 Aug 1995 23:29:24 GMT
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Last week there was a meeting in Ireland (in Mayo, I think) about
establishing a short wave station in Ireland. Does anyone the outcome of
the meeting?



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Is Don Imus on SW?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 18:14:05 GMT
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Morgan Lambert ([e-mail]) wrote:
: is the Imus in he Morning show found anywhere on SW, and Howard Stern, is
: he on SW?

: -Morgan

Last I knew, neither Imus nor Stern can be found on shortwave.

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:49 1995
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From: Tony Blake <[e-mail]>
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Subject: JVFAX v7.0
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 18:24:51 GMT
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Hi All
Can anyone point me in the right direction for a FAQ/help file for using the
above prog to d/l weather faxes from Bracknell meteo or just a list of current
weather fax stations would be handy.
The doc file with the prog is ok BUT being a newbie to faxes its gibberish.
All the best.....TB

--
Tony Blake


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HAMKB8UUM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Latin American DXing
Date: 9 Aug 1995 12:09:57 -0400
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 I frequently listen to Latin American AM stations. They usually require
you to send the reception report in Spanish. Is there anyone out there
that could giveme some info or even make a simple reception report in
Spanish for me I would really appreciate it.

 E-Mail address: [e-mail]

              Thanks


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Latin American DXing
Date: 9 Aug 1995 19:12:12 GMT
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HAMKB8UUM ([e-mail]) wrote:
:  I frequently listen to Latin American AM stations. They usually require
: you to send the reception report in Spanish. Is there anyone out there
: that could giveme some info or even make a simple reception report in
: Spanish for me I would really appreciate it.

:  E-Mail address: [e-mail]

:               Thanks

Tiare Publications in Lake Geneva, WI sells "Language Lab" books in Spanish,
French, Portuguese, and Indonesian that give you many useful words and
phrases to help you write correct reception reports.  These books are
available direct from Tiare (I don't know the present price, since I bought
mine years ago), or from Universal Radio and other sources.  Also, I believe
Radio Netherlands still has a free booklet that should help you write a
simple report in Spanish, French or Portuguese.  Good luck!

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:52 1995
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: Latin American Travel Advisor
In-Reply-To: <F4CD20300256ACD1>
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     HCJB, the Voice of the Andes, is pleased to announce the
addition of a new travel feature, produced by the publishers and
editors of "The Latin American Travel Advisor." These monthly
programs on Latin America's most powerful shortwave radio
station will help business and holiday travelers obtain the
latest information on travel conditions, health, safety, the
economy and other details regarding Latin America.
     Robert and Daisy Kunstaetter publish the informative
quarterly newsletter "The Latin American Travel Advisor"
designed for the busy, discriminating traveler. Now their
experience and insights are available to HCJB listeners on a
monthly basis.
     Tune in for "The Latin American Travel Advisor" on the
third Friday of each month during the "Studio 9" program at 7:30
and 17:00 UTC in Europe, 9:00 UTC in the South Pacific, and 1:00
and 5:00 UTC (8 p.m. and 12 a.m. (Saturday) Eastern Standard
Time) in the Americas. On other Fridays of the month, hear
HCJB's "Travel Latin America" feature.
     For a complete HCJB English Language Service program
schedule, write to: HCJB, Casilla 17-17-691, Quito, Ecuador, or
send e-mail to "[e-mail]"  For more information
on the Latin American Travel Advisor, write to: Box 17-17-908,
Quito, Ecuador, or e-mail to "[e-mail]".


Frequencies: (effective September 1)

North America

11:30-14:30 UTC on 15115 kHz
00:30-7:00 UTC on 9745 kHz

South America

11:30-16:00 UTC on 15115 kHz

Caribbean

11:00-14:30 UTC on 12005 kHz

Europe

07:00-08:30 UTC on 6050 kHz
17:00-20:00 UTC on 15490 kHz

South Pacific

07:00-11:30 UTC on 5900 kHz


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Don Burns)
Subject: LF Beacon List?
Organization: MOTOROLA
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 16:21:12 -0400
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Some months back (possibly March) I picked up the address of a FTP site
that has
a list of LF beacons.  The address may have been mentioned on
rec.radio.shortwave.  I have lost the address.  Does anyone have the
address I am looking for?
Thanks.

Don Burns         K4GHD

--
Don Burns                        \    Motorola E-Mail: epur01
Motorola Inc.                     \    Internet:[e-mail]
North American Radio Systems Divn  \     Voice: 305-723-5518
Plantation, FL  U.S.A.              \      Fax: [phone]

X.400: /c=us/admd=attmail/prmd=motorola/g=don/s=burns/ddt=id/ddv=epur01/


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:53 1995
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From: Pat Durkin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Logging radius
Date: 8 Aug 1995 15:55:02 GMT
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[e-mail] (Chris Knight ) wrote:
>What is the average or "standard" DX radius that a person logging
>shortwave stations can use to count loggings?

When I was a member of WTFDA (Worldwide TV-FM DX Assn.) we used a similar
standard for TV & FM DX, I think it was a 35-mile radius. But I think for
shortwave one could use a much larger radius as a basis for loggings,
since the stations are located far apart and are intended to travel
thousands of miles. Therefore conditions are not much different for two
locations 120 miles apart.

For example, I live in Minnesota but travel often to Missouri on
business. The locations are about 500 miles apart. I've used my DX-370 in
both locations and there doesn't seem to be a difference in what I hear
in either location. However, during a recent trip to San Francisco,
conditions are radically different there. European stations are much
harder to get in the evenings, and it's a cinch to hear Asian stations
(including VOA and BBC relays in the Far East) in the morning.

I would say you could use the same log you've been using for shortwave,
since you've only moved 120 miles. A 500-750 mile radius for shortwave
loggings seems reasonable to me. Good luck with your DXing!

Pat






From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hermod Pedersen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Logging radius
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 1995 21:23:30 GMT
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[e-mail] (Chris Knight ) wrote:

>What is the average or "standard" DX radius that a person logging
>shortwave stations can use to count loggings? /.../ I've
>heard of people who travel alot and have heard hundreds of stations
>that they count in one logbook as "total stations heard". So, what are
>your thoughts on a "logging radius" for shortwave? 73s and good DX,

In Sweden, and Scandinavia for that matter, the official way of
counting stations is that anything logged within your own country are
considered OK.
As counting is want you want to make of it personally, as is this
whole business of DXing, I suppose we have to make some easy rules
that are acceptable to most of those who want to compare counts. In
the case of the Swedish official method, it sure can result in some
stupid effects.
1. If a Swedish DXer living way south, say in the city of Malmo,
travels 24 hour to the very northern parts of Sweden, way above the
Polar circle, all those rare medium wave DX catches are all OK to
count.
2. If the same Swedish DXer take the ferry across the Strait of
Oresund (40 minuter, 20 kilometers) to Copenhagen, capital of Denmark,
anything logged is not OK anymore. Still, the DXer remains within the
same territory when looking at reception conditions...

Regards,
Hermod Pedersen
Malmo, Sweden




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jscottmac)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Looking for Vacuum Tube
Date: 8 Aug 1995 12:31:13 -0400
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I have a Knight receiver kit from Allied Radio Corp. that is 20+ years
old.
I need to replace one of the tubes, but I can't seem to find the tube or a
reference for a substitute.

The tube number is 6HR6.

Can anyone tell me where I might find the tube or its equivalent?  Thanks.
----Jason


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Vacuum Tube
Date: 8 Aug 1995 17:28:14 GMT
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In article <4083gh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jscottmac) writes:
>I have a Knight receiver kit from Allied Radio Corp. that is 20+ years
>old.
>I need to replace one of the tubes, but I can't seem to find the tube or a

Try Antique Electronic Supply at [phone].

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX)
Subject: Re: Looking for Vacuum Tube
Organization: Omen Technology INC
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 01:35:20 GMT
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In article <4083gh$[e-mail]>,
Jscottmac <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I have a Knight receiver kit from Allied Radio Corp. that is 20+ years
>old.
>I need to replace one of the tubes, but I can't seem to find the tube or a
>reference for a substitute.
>
>The tube number is 6HR6.
>
>Can anyone tell me where I might find the tube or its equivalent?  Thanks.
>----Jason

There are a number of pentodes that can be substituted with little or
no rewiring, ilcluding 6ba6, 6ag5, etc. depending on your junk box.

--
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
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-621-3746  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bob McDuffee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: metal mesh fences as AM antennas!
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 21:40:17 GMT
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On a computer screen far far away, Zacharias Liangas
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>Dear friends


>In the last days  I was in Litohoron on mount Olympos (the mountain of the
>gods!) I have experiomented  in a possible very old radio technique for Am
>especially.

>I have used my small AIWA J 150 walkman close to the metal mesh fence our
>countryhouse so it could use the so called "skin effect" with the inner
>antenna coil of the radio. As in result I had various effects in the
Where can I find out more about this "skin effect" as it sounds like a
possible solution to my antenna problems?
Bob McDuffee
Network Services Manager, WICHE
Office:303.541.0299
Fax:[phone]
eMail:[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:58 1995
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From: David Wadsworth <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: metal mesh fences as AM antennas!
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 95 20:48:56 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail]  writes:
....
>I have used my small AIWA J 150 walkman close to the metal mesh fence our
> countryhouse so it could use the so called "skin effect" with the inner
> antenna coil of the radio. As in result I had various effects in the
> reception. However I had not any equipmentsto evaluate changes of signal
> strength  so some of the measurements are guessings
>
> The lengthof the mesh fences,from what I have observed from the years,does
> not so much effect on the gain in the reception. for example  I have tested
> in two diferent fences the one  covering 4000 sqm  the one and 2000 sqm
> the other with nearly the same results. I really  do not know if the SELECT
> A TENNA  can offer so high gains as a fence does
>

> * It is possible  that the station's transmitting point  is on a dead point
> so that  the signal is no so much amplified
> format of the mesh fences in Greece: rhombic of 5x5 sqcm with a gauge of
> nearly 1 mm thickness
>
>
Hi Zacharias,

I believe that with this size of mesh these fences would normally
behave as a sheet of metal at short wave frequencies. The problem is that
corrosion, particularly on steel fences, gives a non-linear joint
everywhere wherever two wires cross (assuming that they are not welded
at each joint). This means that any two or more strong signals will
generate sum and difference freqs, plus harmonics at these joints,
and you may receive lots of spurious signals.

This problem is well-known, particularly at transmitter sites which are
commonly surrounded by security fences, and which are quite often the source
of signals on strange frequencies, which come and go according to the
prevailing wind, and the weather!

--
David Wadsworth                | The Moving Finger writes, and having writ,
[e-mail]        | Moves on, and writes another bit!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:02:59 1995
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 13:33:21 -0400
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From: Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]>
Subject: Need rec. for random wire antenna tuner
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I am using the recipe for a random wire antenna in Harry Helms'
Handbook. Can anyone recommend a good but cheap random wire
antenna tuner? Also, where can I buy it?

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Phil


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:00 1995
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Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 13:46:37 -0500
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From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: New Age Music on Shortwave
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******************* Start of Forwarded Message *****************
If you are more dedicated to 'new age music' than you are to SW,
check
out "Hearts of Space" which is broadcast over many PBS stations
overnight.
******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

     Since we are not talking about pure new age music here, I
have heard some of the Andean music on new age programs in the
U.S. Thus, I would be remiss if I failed to mention HCJB's
"Musica del Ecuador" broadcast each Friday at 8:00, 9:30, and
17:30, and Saturday UTC at 1:30 and 6:30 UTC. You will also hear
Andean/Latin American music occasionally on our daily Studio
Nine program and on other features as well. --Ken MacHarg
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ENGLISH FREQUENCY SCHEDULE : Effective 10 July 1995 at 1600 UTC
                             Revised 6 July 1995 by ACG
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               0500-0700 UTC on 9745 kHz western North America
               1100-1500 UTC on 12005 kHz to The Caribbean
               1130-1430 UTC on 15115 kHz to North America
               1130-1600 UTC on 15115 kHz to South America
               1330-2100 UTC on 6080 kHz to the Andean Region

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               1700-2000 UTC on 15490 kHz

SOUTH PACIFIC: 0700-1130 UTC on 5900 kHz

GENERAL NOTES: All English releases are also carried on 21455
kHz USB in 13 meters.  English is also broadcast on the USB
frequency of 15540 kHz in 19 meters at the following times:
0030-0500, 0700-0930, 1000-1130, 1200-1600, and 1800-1830 UTC.

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BIOLGST)
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Subject: Re: New age or african music frequencies for NE US?
Date: 7 Aug 1995 19:49:02 -0400
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Thanks for the response Jen,

You listed some great suggestions, especially the Jade bells program.  I
look forward to tuning in.  My hope is that my YB 400 will be able to
receive.

Cordially,

Chris


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Renner)
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Subject: New Radio Shack tabletop SW Radio
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Radio Shack has announced a new table top general coverage radio due
out in November of 1995.  Does anyone know who is making this radio for
RS.  I know Drake is not.  I have heard that Sangean is not.  Who is?

Greg Renner
Secretary of the Minnesota DX Club


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (david berg)
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Check out the new web site at: www.primenet.com/~berg
"THE HAM TRADER"  list an ad for free.!!!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
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Andrea Dunham ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Hi Shortwavers,
:   Is the General Electric AM/FM/TV Sound Radio with Weather Band a
: "good" radio?  I need to purchase my first short/medium wave radio and
: this is the first radio I've seen with TV and weather band.
:   The faq HIGHLY recommends the GE Superadio III.  Please forgive a
: newbie, but I want AM/FM and TV and Weather (New Orleans during
: hurricane season).  Does the GE Superadio III have TV, Weather, AM/FM,
: and shortwave capabilities.
:       Thanks for you assistance,
:               * AndREa * ([e-mail])

No; the Superadio III is an AM/FM radio only.  However, for the money, it is
a good radio, especially if you listen to AM stations from far away, and
that's why it's recommended so highly in the FAQ.  Sorry, but I can't comment
on what you have, as I've never used one.  Anyone else out there familiar
with her radio?

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Harvey Groberman)
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Subject: Re: newbie AM/FM/TV/Weather/shortwave radio
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Jeff Greenwald <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi Shortwavers,
>  Is the General Electric AM/FM/TV Sound Radio with Weather Band a
>"good" radio?  I need to purchase my first short/medium wave radio and
>this is the first radio I've seen with TV and weather band.
I have one of these; it's an interesting curiousity, but in my
experience a poor performer on AM, FM and TV sound (I've never
actually received anything on the weather band).  If yours is like
mine, the best that can be said for it is that it's very cheap (I
think mine was about $CAN20.

Harvey



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From: [e-mail] (Bob Lombardi)
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Subject: Phone number for Grundig?
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I hope this isn't a terribly common faq, but is there a US phone number
for Grundig?

I just bought a Grundig SW portable, YB 235, and it came without a
manual.  The store I bought it from doesn't have any others.

Email appreciated, as I don't think there's too much interest in this...


73,
Bob


--
Bob Lombardi    WB4EHS in Melbourne, FL  (>)))||||  [e-mail]
Mozart is too easy for beginners, but too hard for the experts.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Rickershauser)
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Subject: Re: Phone number for Grundig?
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[e-mail] (Bob Lombardi) wrote:


>I hope this isn't a terribly common faq, but is there a US phone number
>for Grundig?

Lextronix, Inc. is Grundig's US distributor.  Their phone number is
415-361-1611.  Hope this helps.

Paul E. Rickershauser
[e-mail]
"There is only one rule.  In all matters of opinion, my adversaries are insane." - Mark Twain



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:06 1995
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On 8 Aug 1995, Bob Lombardi wrote:

>
> I hope this isn't a terribly common faq, but is there a US phone number
> for Grundig?
>
> I just bought a Grundig SW portable, YB 235, and it came without a
> manual.  The store I bought it from doesn't have any others.

Grundig cam be reached on 800-872-2228.

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   Grundig  Help line is

      800-872-2228
                     9-4 m-f


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Wallace Pankow)
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Subject: Please post FAQ
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Could somebody please post the r.r.shortwave FAQ?  I would really
appreciate it.  Thanks.

WP


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From: Brian Cook <[e-mail]>
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sorry, i posted an inquiry concerning a shortwave and things....
i do not have net access, so could you please respond in email.

thanks.....bjpc

Brian J. Cook
Dearborn Stamping Plant - Industrial Engineering
(313)-709-0297 pager    - (313)-594-0269 FAX
"...set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul..."  :-)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:08 1995
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From: Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]>
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I am planning to build a random wire antenna based on the
instructions in Harry Helms' Handbook, and have a few questions
about some variations on the basic design.

The basic design is to have an app. 50 ft. length of # 12 or # 14
guage stranded bare copper wire supported by a non-metalic support rope,
to which it is attached via "dogbone" or "egg" insulators. Helms
says that regular insulated wire may be used as well, because radio
waves penetrate the insualtion. A non-coaxial lead is soldiered to
the copper wire and connected to a random-wire antenna tuner.

My questions are:

1. If in fact I use insulated wire (I have a 50 ft spool of speaker
   that has been gathering dust for years), do I still need to bother
   with the antenna insulators? Why are the insulators there in the
   first place (i.e., with bare coper wire). If I were to use
   bare coper wire, would I have to be certain that it never came
   into contact with anything else?

2. If I go the route of the speaker wire, do I need any support at all?
   Could I just run the speaker wire along the ledge outside of my
   sixth floor apartment?

4. With the insulated speaker wire, I am assuming that a separate
   lead-in is superfluous, so that, in effect, I can basically just
   throw a wire connected to the tuner out the window. Is this correct?

5. What advantage, if any, is there following the design I desribe
   above versus just connecting the insulated wire to the tuner
   and throwing it out the window?


Thanks for your help!

Regards,

Phil


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From: [e-mail] (Chris Knight )
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In <[e-mail]> Philip Beltz Glaser
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>I am planning to build a random wire antenna based on the
>instructions in Harry Helms' Handbook, and have a few questions
>about some variations on the basic design.
>
>The basic design is to have an app. 50 ft. length of # 12 or # 14
>guage stranded bare copper wire supported by a non-metalic support
rope,
>to which it is attached via "dogbone" or "egg" insulators. Helms
>says that regular insulated wire may be used as well, because radio
>waves penetrate the insualtion. A non-coaxial lead is soldiered to
>the copper wire and connected to a random-wire antenna tuner.
>
>My questions are:
>
>1. If in fact I use insulated wire (I have a 50 ft spool of speaker
>   that has been gathering dust for years), do I still need to bother
>   with the antenna insulators? Why are the insulators there in the
>   first place (i.e., with bare coper wire). If I were to use
>   bare coper wire, would I have to be certain that it never came
>   into contact with anything else?
>
>2. If I go the route of the speaker wire, do I need any support at
all?
>   Could I just run the speaker wire along the ledge outside of my
>   sixth floor apartment?
>
>4. With the insulated speaker wire, I am assuming that a separate
>   lead-in is superfluous, so that, in effect, I can basically just
>   throw a wire connected to the tuner out the window. Is this
correct?
>
>5. What advantage, if any, is there following the design I desribe
>   above versus just connecting the insulated wire to the tuner
>   and throwing it out the window?
>
>
>Thanks for your help!
>
>Regards,
>
>Phil
Speaker wire with both wires together will drastically decrease
reception as the other wire acts as a shield. Before anything else is
done, you need to separate the two wires carefully to avoid breaking
any insulation on both. Now that you've done that and have two single
strands, you may splice them together end to end or just use one of the
strands. If you already just have one strand ignore the above. Now,
anything goes! You don't need any insulators since the wire is already
insulated. Simply throw it out the window, tack it to the ceiling,
whatever you want to do! If you use bare copper wire, you need
insulators as it must not come in contact with anything else. You are
right. Any lead in wire from the "antenna" is superfluous unless you
make a dipole antenna in which case coaxial cable is recommended as a
low impedence lead in for maximum power transfer. 73s, Chris



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
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Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am planning to build a random wire antenna based on the
>instructions in Harry Helms' Handbook, and have a few questions
>about some variations on the basic design.

>The basic design is to have an app. 50 ft. length of # 12 or # 14
>guage stranded bare copper wire supported by a non-metalic support rope,
>to which it is attached via "dogbone" or "egg" insulators. Helms
>says that regular insulated wire may be used as well, because radio
>waves penetrate the insualtion. A non-coaxial lead is soldiered to
>the copper wire and connected to a random-wire antenna tuner.

>My questions are:

>1. If in fact I use insulated wire (I have a 50 ft spool of speaker
>   that has been gathering dust for years), do I still need to bother
>   with the antenna insulators? Why are the insulators there in the
>   first place (i.e., with bare coper wire). If I were to use
>   bare coper wire, would I have to be certain that it never came
>   into contact with anything else?

Answer:  If your antenna touches another conductor, that conductor
becomes a part of your antenna.  If it touches intermittently, it will
cause scratchy static in your reception.  Insulation and insulators
prevent this.

>2. If I go the route of the speaker wire, do I need any support at all?
>   Could I just run the speaker wire along the ledge outside of my
>   sixth floor apartment?

Answer: Yes, but. . . the farther the antenna wire is from the
building, the better it will perform.  The antenna picks up
interference from TV sets and appliances in addition to the signals
you are trying to receive.  The building also attenuates the desired
signals if your building is constructed with steel girders our
reinforced concrete.

>4. With the insulated speaker wire, I am assuming that a separate
>   lead-in is superfluous, so that, in effect, I can basically just
>   throw a wire connected to the tuner out the window. Is this correct?

Answer: Yes, but try to have the other end away from the building to
minimize interference pickup.  40 pound monofilament fishing line
between the end of your wire and a convenient tree is a good plan.  I
once used such an arrangement from the 12th floor of a hotel room.  I
ran the fishing line all the way from my room to a tree.  At night I
lowered the wire using the fishing line as a carrier.  In the morning
I would haul the wire back in leaving the fishing line for the next
night.  It worked and the management never noticed during a one month
stay.

>5. What advantage, if any, is there following the design I desribe
>   above versus just connecting the insulated wire to the tuner
>   and throwing it out the window?

Answer:  The farther you get the wire from the building, the more the
desired station signal level and the less the interference from
sources in your building.


>Thanks for your help!

>Regards,

>Phil

You are welcome.  One thing about this hobby.  Don't be afraid to
experiment.  Everyone's situation is different.  What worked for me
may not work for you.  Be creative. 73, Joe

__________________________________________________

Joe Buch - N2JB
Editor - Technical Topics - NASWA Journal
Virginia Beach, Virginia

________________________________________
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:13 1995
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Is RNI still on SW.  They used to be the greatest show on SW.
--
##


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
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Subject: Re: Radio Canada International
Date: 7 Aug 1995 17:19:11 -0400
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In article <4044bc$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce) writes:

>I live in Singapore at the moment and cannot obtain RCI on my Grundig 700
sat. Is this unusual?

If you can receive transmissions from Japan or China, you shold be able to
pick up RCI.  According to RCI's summer schedule, these are the times and
freqs for Asia (all times UTC):

1230-1300: 9660 and 15195 kHz
1330-1357: 9535 and 11795 kHz
1630-1657: 7150 and 9550 kHz
2200-2230: 11705 kHz

All freqs are via relays.  From the Xian, China relay: 7150, 9535, 9550,
and 11795 kHz.  From the Yamata, Japan relay: 9660, 15195, 11705 kHz.

Good luck,
Jen Hull





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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
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Anyone know how to get in contact with the guy involved with Radio Free
Berkley?

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] Thu Aug 10 16:03:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Walter Salmaniw)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Ukraine International Schedule
Date: 8 Aug 1995 02:53:09 GMT
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The current schedule given at the end of their programs is terrible and
misleading, so what's new?  I've never found Radio Ukraine to be accurate with
their scheds.  Based on my monitoring, this is what I can hear on the West
Coast of Canada (today):

     2100 - 2200 (not 22 -23!!):  11780, 11950, 11825, 9750--all cochannel,
but 11780 is best, though some days 11950 is best.  Into Ukrainian at 2200,
and then German at 2300.

     0000 - 0100 (not 01 to 02):  today virtually nothing readable, but again,
usually the best are  11950, and 11780.

     0300 - 0400 (not 04 - 05) :  9685, 9860, only heard.  Some days 9860 is
quite strong here, but most days its weak.


    I'd be interested if anyone else has a complete RUI schedule for both
Ukrainian and English.  Post here, or send email to [e-mail].
73's...


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (P.A. Hoogstrate)
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Subject: Radio Warszawa
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 00:22:02
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Which frequencies does Radio Warszawa use for their
broadcasts to Europe in Polish?  At what time of the day?

Could anybody possessing a WRTH help me out with
this question?

Thanks.  Peter Hoogstrate, Rotterdam, NL.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REALISTIC DX 390
Date: 7 Aug 1995 18:02:42 GMT
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John Hudak ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <3vom78$1rn$[e-mail]> Rick Lail <[e-mail]> writes:
: >From: Rick Lail <[e-mail]>

: >I have a DX 390. It stopped picking up AM and SW. A gentlemen
: >from PA said that his problem was caused by a bad AM/SW antenna
: >transitor.

: That's exactly what happened.  Static electricity zapped your FET. It usually
: happens when you leave a long wire connected your radio.  However mine was
: taken out with only the whip antenna when I had a nearby lightning strike.

: The best thing to do is to put a shorting plug into the antenna socket when
: you're not using the radio.

Yes, my DX-392 (like the DX-390, only with tape recorder) also got zapped
during a recent storm under similar circumstances, so I got the FET replaced.
I agree--take care with this one during stormy weather!

73--
Marie Lamb
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:17 1995
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Subject: Realistic DX-150 fs
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 95 13:01:45 EST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Online Data Systems - Milwaukee, WI
Lines: 26



I have a Radio Shack DX-150 that i'd like to sell. It's a desktop
General Coverage Reciever, with an external speaker. Performance and
tuning are superb. I have used it on and off for the past year, and am
now replacing it with a newer model.

   Features:
        500khz-30mhz coverage
        BFO for SSB, and CW
        RF gain
        Antenna Trimmer
        Automatic Gain Control
        Extremely FINE tuning
        Indoor Antenna

  I'm looking for about $80 for the radio, but if you have an offer, I
will consider it.
E-mail if interested................

--
Online Data Systems - Milwaukee, WI
[phone] - 300/1200/2400
[phone] - 9600/14400
[phone] - SouthEastern WI



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:18 1995
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From: Cheryl Hall <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Resources for New SWLers
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 95 03:32:50 -0500
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This is one of my first excursion on this newsgroup. I've read a lot of
the messages from the last 14 days. I've read the FAQ of my Usenet menu
choices.  Are there other places I should look for stuff
are there mailing list aimed a beginners?

I haven't done much on Usenet itself; I'm more familar with the mailing lists
and gopher downloads. Any advice would be appreciated... I don;t even have
a receiver at this point.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: Resources for New SWLers
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    ...  Are there other places I should look for stuff are there
    mailing list aimed a beginners? ...

Here are some references for getting started in SW:

Books
-----
These can usually be found at radio/electronics stores (not Radio Shack)
and some bookstores.  See "Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (Shortwave)"
below for mail order sources.

Passport to World Band Radio (PWBR) 1995
  The most valuable reference for any short wave program listener, and
  indispensable for beginners.  It covers basic background information,
  highly respected receiver reviews, frequency schedules in several
  formats, program descriptions, and an hour-by-hour guide to what's on.

World Radio TV Handbook (WRTH) 1995
  A more detailed guide to the world's local and international radio,
  TV, and satellite broadcasters, with a concentration on short wave.
  It includes frequency schedules, background information, and reviews
  of new equipment, but no program information.


Internet
--------
All of this information is available on WWW (World-Wide-Web).  Some is
also available via FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

Shortwave/Radio Catalog
    Links to nearly everything available on the World-Wide-Web about
    shortwave and other radio topics, including the items listed below.
  WWW:  http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/

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

Welcome to rec.radio.scanning
    An Introduction to Scanning.
  WWW:  http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/radio/monitoring/scanning/faq.html
  FTP:  rtfm.mit.edu  /pub/usenet/rec.radio.scanner

Radio Netherlands Receiver Data Bank
    A selection of receiver reviews from the WRTH.
  WWW: http://www.rnw.nl/rnw/en/pub/receiver.html

References You Can Use
    Advice from Tom Sundstrom, including recommendations on how to
    choose a receiver.
  WWW: http://picspc01.pics.com/trs/referenc.htm

The Internet Guide To Shortwave Broadcasters
    E-mail addresses, gopher and FTP sites, newsgroups, ...
  WWW:  http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~jblythe/short-wave.html
        http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/jblythe/Mosaic/short-wave.html
        http://www.informatik.uni-oldenburg.de/~thkoch/  (Germany)

What's on Shortwave?
    A searchable station / time / frequency database.  It is not being
    maintained, so some items may be out of date.
  WWW:  http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/whatson.html

DX Related Information
    A site in Finland with lots of SW information, including the
    introductory articles described above, receiver reviews, and
    broadcast schedules.  Many are obsolete, so check file dates.
  WWW:  http://www.funet.fi/pub/dx/
  FTP:  ftp.funet.fi  /pub/dx

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

Monthly Shortwave Schedules
    A useful database of times and frequencies for selected shortwave /
    DX, science, and entertainment programs.
  WWW:  ftp://thumper.bellcore.com/pub/radio/shortwave
  FTP:  thumper.bellcore.com  /pub/radio/shortwave


And if you have questions, the rec.radio.shortwave community is always
helpful.

73,

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:22 1995
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From: Cheryl Hall <[e-mail]>
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This is a GREAT response!!! Thanks so much... I will be surfing the Net and


Cheryl


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:23 1995
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From: Leon Heller <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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In article <4051b3$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Andrew Thomason" writes:

> Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they
>  lose
> their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?
>
> I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
> expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
> around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
> to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

According to my Cirkit catalogue, the Alps low-cost mechanical encoder
has a service life of 10^6 cycles. They cost #8.95 in the UK if that is
what is used in your radios.

Leon
--
Leon Heller, G1HSM                | "Do not adjust your mind, there is
E-mail [e-mail]  |  a fault in reality": on a wall
Phone: [phone]         |  many years ago in Oxford.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Karlquist)
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Leon Heller  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <4051b3$[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "Andrew Thomason" writes:
>
>> Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they
>>  lose
>> their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?
>>
>> I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
>> expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
>> around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
>> to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

Yes, rotary encoders are infamous for their poor reliability.  I don't
know what makes them fail, I just know I have seen them go out time and
time again.

Rick Karlquist
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas de Lellis)
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur,sci.electronics
Date: 9 Aug 1995 08:45:12 GMT
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Andrew Thomason ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they lose
: their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?

: I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
: expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
: around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
: to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

: Many thanks,
: Andrew Thomason ([e-mail])

Hi there,

yes, same thing happened with my Kenwood R-5000 which used an optical rotary
encoder. After talking with a local Kenwood dealer here in Munich, that
was disinterested in taking the radio for service, I decided to have a go
at it myself and tracked the problem down to a bad photodetector in the
encoder itself. I was able to replace the detector with a detector removed
from an emitter/detector module of the write protect section of a junked
TEAC floppydrive. I was lucky it also fit mechancally in the R-5000 encoder.
My R-5000's tuning knob has worked perfectly ever since.

tom

--
________________
Thomas de Lellis
KN6EI/DL5MGZ


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Onion)
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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Thomas de Lellis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Andrew Thomason ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they lose
: : their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?

: : I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
: : expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
: : around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
: : to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.

: : Many thanks,
: : Andrew Thomason ([e-mail])

Hi,

I have a FT290 MkI that will only qsy HF, no matter which way you turn the knob!

So I think I too have a faulty encoder!  Anybody else had this problem?

Peter Onion. G0DZB
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary McDuffie Sr)
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Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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[e-mail] (Richard Karlquist) writes in a followup:


>Yes, rotary encoders are infamous for their poor reliability.  I don't
>know what makes them fail, I just know I have seen them go out time and
>time again.

I'm assuming :) you are talking about light coupled encoders.  I would
have to say that I disagree with the statement that they are not
reliable.  Some of the most expensive equipment in the world uses
them and they work without fail as long as they are kept clean and
properly aligned.  If designed properly, they won't need alignment,
but dust gets on the encoder wheel and the source/target leds and
causes problems.  Carefully cleaning an encoder wheel will keep it
working for many many years.  Case in point, check out the FT-2400.
It is notorious for encoder wheel problems.  The one they replace it
with, I've been told, is better sealed so that dust can't get to it as
easily.

Gary - AG0N


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Karlquist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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In article <40aju5$[e-mail]>,
Gary McDuffie Sr <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Richard Karlquist) writes in a followup:
>
>
>>Yes, rotary encoders are infamous for their poor reliability.  I don't
>>know what makes them fail, I just know I have seen them go out time and
>>time again.
>
>I'm assuming :) you are talking about light coupled encoders.  I would
>have to say that I disagree with the statement that they are not
>reliable.  Some of the most expensive equipment in the world uses
>them and they work without fail as long as they are kept clean and
>properly aligned.  If designed properly, they won't need alignment,

Speaking of expensive equipment, the $58,000 HP 8663A is a case in
point.  The rotary encoder in that instrument has a relatively high
failure rate.  I don't know if the failed ones can be rehabilitated
by cleaning out the dust.

Rick Karlquist


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Rotary encoders
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In article <4087ns$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Richard Karlquist) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Leon Heller  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>In article <4051b3$[e-mail]>
>>           [e-mail] "Andrew Thomason" writes:
>>
>>> Do rotary encoders "go off" after a year or so? Can they be repaired? Do they
>>>  lose
>>> their magnetism or is it just dust which gets inside?
>>>
>>> I have a couple of digital radios which can be tuned by a knob, one cheap, one
>>> expensive. In both cases, after a year's use, the frequency started to dither
>>> around slightly whilst I smoothly turned the knob. I had thought this was due
>>> to a brain-damaged chip but now think it must be the rotary encoder.
>
>Yes, rotary encoders are infamous for their poor reliability.  I don't
>know what makes them fail, I just know I have seen them go out time and
>time again.

Actually, optical shaft encoders are noted for their extreme reliability
and long life. About the only things that can harm them is contamination
of the optical surfaces, an electrical surge that blows the LEDs or
phototransistors, or shaft bearing failure. Now unfortunately, some of
the shaft encoders used in amateur equipment are mechanical rather than
optical, and tarnished contacts, and ordinary contact wear, take a rapid
toll.

Gary

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:29 1995
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I have had a Sony 2010 for about 4 years now.  The rotary encoder (and
everything else including the KIWA wideband filter I installed) works
just great...never a problem.

I also have an Icom 737 transceiver. I have had it 1 1/2 years.  The rotary
encoder went flukey at 9 months..eratic increments with each touch. I sent
it back to Washington (from RI). They said "can't duplicate problem". 2
months later it occured again. They replaced encoder and logic board.
Now I have a problem with the fan never going on, to the point that the
rig shuts down in thermal overload after 15 min. on 100 watt FM...
The moral: I wish Sony made a transceiver!...Ken..KB1AWV


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:30 1995
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Richard Karlquist ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Speaking of expensive equipment, the $58,000 HP 8663A is a case in
: point.  The rotary encoder in that instrument has a relatively high
: failure rate.  I don't know if the failed ones can be rehabilitated
: by cleaning out the dust.
: Rick Karlquist

    The original RPG in that generation and earlier actually used a
filament bulb as the light source, I think it was only in the mid 80's
that things switched over to LED based rotary pulse generators. I'd
moved into prod eng for a few years around that time and had to change
everything in production at Queensferry over to the new type.

    I had a different problem with one... I wore out the shaft and bush
in a prototype instrument doing testing (Spurious hunting)  I swear one
of my fingers is worn down, too. For the gross-overkill-global-
domination class transceiver I keep building bits of, I think I may have
to make my own RPG with proper ball races...

    The mechanical switch things are definitely bad news. Incidentally,
how many people know that genuine Microsoft mice use nasty contact type
pulse generators?  I keep wearing them out playing Doom.

    Cheers
              David  GM4ZNX


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Where can I obtain schematics to build my own shortwave radio? I'm sure I
can get parts at Radio Shack or something, but I don't know where to get
the plans.... I've checked all the local bookstores and the library for
books that might have something, but I haven't found anything. Maybe I
could order it somewhere?


Thanks.....


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:31 1995
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(fas) writes:
>
>Where can I obtain schematics to build my own shortwave radio? I'm
sure I
>can get parts at Radio Shack or something, but I don't know where to
get
>the plans.... I've checked all the local bookstores and the library
for
>books that might have something, but I haven't found anything. Maybe I
>could order it somewhere?
>
>
>Thanks.....

Try the ham radio clubs at Harvard and at M.I.T. I think (I haven't
been around Boston for a few years) that the M.I.T. hams have a
computer/radio swap meet about once a month. You might also want to
look at the ARRL Ham Radio Handbook which should be sold at most large
bookshops. If it isn't at the main store of the Harvard Cooperative
Society (it probably is) it should be at the M.I.T. branches.

This is probably impractical, though. Even if you succeed, you'll
probably pay more than you would for an equivalent model. MFJ makes a
kit but I think it's only a regenerative receiver. Heathkit is out of
business.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:32 1995
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i am interested in purchasing a shortwave radio.....right now i am based
in detroit, MI and will be (within a year) moving to spain or eastern
europe.  i am looking for a powerful and portable radio, yet is relatively
easy on the batteries (because i might be in eastern europe with a relatively
limited supply of batteries).
though i also want to be able to use it now in detroit, MI as well.

mostly interested in BBC, VOA, Radio Aussie,and RCI for news and sports.

i am looking for some real advice as compared to referencing me to books,
like the WRTH.....

peace...bjpc

Brian J. Cook
Dearborn Stamping Plant - Industrial Engineering
(313)-709-0297 pager    - (313)-594-0269 FAX
"...set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul..."  :-)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:33 1995
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In article <[e-mail]> Brian Cook <[e-mail]> writes:

>i am interested in purchasing a shortwave radio.....right now i am based
>in detroit, MI and will be (within a year) moving to spain or eastern
>europe.  i am looking for a powerful and portable radio, yet is relatively
>easy on the batteries (because i might be in eastern europe with a relatively
>limited supply of batteries).
>though i also want to be able to use it now in detroit, MI as well.

>mostly interested in BBC, VOA, Radio Aussie,and RCI for news and sports.

It's difficult to know what specific set to suggest without knowing how
much you want to spend, Brian. BBC, VOA and RCI are heard very easily in
Europe, Radio Australia is a bit less reliable. I'd suggest you look for a
set with:

i) Good dynamic range -- in other words, able to handle receiving a lot of
very strong signals without overloading. There are many very powerful
shortwave transmitters in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, which
cheaper sets can have problems with, especially after dark. This is probably
more important in Europe than the ability to pick up weak signals, which is
more of an issue in areas such as North America.

ii) Multi-voltage AC mains power supply -- this will work out much cheaper
to run than batteries. Many portable sets come with plug-in adapters which
work fine, but make sure they can take mains voltages in the ranges 100-130
and 200-240 volts.

iii) Wide frequency coverage. You'll probably find the 75 metre-band (3950-
4000 kHz) useful on winter nights, and you'll probably want to use the 49,
41, 31, 25, 22, 19, 16 and 13 metre-bands, mediumwave, FM, and maybe even
longwave (153-279 kHz).

Regards,

Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[P.S. Please don't try to e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995].


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I have seen your recent loggings,and the SINPO code you included.With
radio Candip you indicated SINPO 15333 which is totally wrong.
If the signal strenght was 1 (unusable)the whole of the broadcst was
unusable,giving you an O value of 1.If your S value is 1   the
interference  value is wrong also .If you heard the broadcast at all,your
SINPO value should have been :24332


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It can walk down stairs, TRY IT.
Geoff, Reliable TV (aka: Jeff from Grand Rapids)
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*********** YOU NEED A COMPUTER!! **************



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:35 1995
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The following heard in the SE of England with Sony 2001D. Not very exciting,
I'm afraid, but propagation has been a bit iffy lately:

Armenia:     Radio Intercontinental, with religious programmes in German.
Opening ID in English sounds something like 'Radio ARN [?]
Intercontinental'. 0900-1000 UTC Aug 9th; 15270 kHz SINPO 45543 (Modulation
rather shallow, but with very wide bandwidth).

Morocco:     Main Arabic programme heard between 0000 and 0030 UTC, Aug 7th,
on 207kHz (SINPO 21341), 540 (34443) and 612 (22442). Also Radio
Mediterranee with French-language music on 171 (24453) and 9575 (44344).

Russia:      Voice of Russia in English with news after 1000 UTC, Aug 9th.
Found after much searching on just two frequencies, 15110 and 17775 kHz,
neither very strong (SINPO 22542 and 24543). Only a few years ago, almost
every other station in the bands during the daytime seemed to be Radio
Moscow's World Service in English -- how are the mighty fallen...
   The Chinese service of VoR (which still IDs as Radio Moscow) heard
signing off at 0957, Aug 9th, on 15375 and 15385 kHz, announcing list of
frequencies in kHz; would be nice if they did the same in English.

Switzerland: Swiss Radio International in Italian, 0830-0900 UTC Aug 8th and
9th; 15240 kHz SINPO 45544 (Another transmitter with problems, strong
carriers with distorted audio about 21 kHz above and below).
Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[P.S. Please don't try to e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995!]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:36 1995
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Hi,
I'm selling some of my personal radios.

BC2500XLT not cell modifiable. Like new with extra battery.   150.00

R.S pro-43 (already cell modified) 200.00 works perfectly, some signs of
use.

Sony SW 55 short wave Like new 200.00

Prefer NYC buyers so we can transact in person.

Email [e-mail] for my phone number and other info.

/Howie






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Who wants to add more?

SPANISH  TRANSMISSIONS ON SHORTWAVE DIRECTED TO EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
(Country order )
===============================================================================

COUNTRY          STATION           TIME (UTC)   FREQUENCY (kHz) TARGET
-------          -------           ----------   --------------- ------

ECUADOR         HCJB               10:30-15:00  11960           N/S Amer
.               .                  10:30-05:04  6050            Andes
.               .                  12:00-13:00  9415            Cent.Amer
.               .                  15:00-05:00  15140           N/S Amer
.               .                  22:00-23:00  15520           Europe
NETHERLANDS     Radio Netherlands  11:30-11:55  6020,9715       S Amer
.               .                  12:00-12:25  6020            C Amer
.               .                  12:00-12:25  9715            Carib., C Amer
.               .                  22:30-23:25  9895,11715      S Amer
.               .                  .            11680,15315
.               .                  23:25-00:25  9895,11715      S Amer
.               .                  .            15315
.               .                  00:25-01:25  9895,15315      S Amer
.               .                  02:25-04:25  9590            Mexico
.               .                  02:25-04:25  6165            C Amer



--


        -- Markus U. Mock
        [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:38 1995
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Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In Message: <401522$[e-mail]>,
:             [e-mail] (DAVID SHEARMAN) writes,

: DS>: I just spent the last week in the Quebec Laurentiens, near Mont Laurier.
: DS>: I had my DX-440 and could log CFRX on 6070 and CBC St. John's on 6130
:                                                     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
: DS>: w/o difficulty, but likewise, no CFCX on 6005.

: DS>: (Rev.) David Shearman,

: CFCX was off the air but according to ODXA's World Radio Report editor Dave
: Clark, it may be back on although irregularly and maybe even just testing. For
: what it's worth, I checked at 2315 UTC on 95/08/05. I heard what sounded like
: RIAS with a discussion of minorities in Germany. Sudwestfunk on 7265 was being
: heard with a better signal at the same time.

: Incidentally, 6130 is the frequency of CHNX in Halifax (Nova Scotia) rather
: than the CBC's CKZN in St. John's (Newfoundland) which is on 6160.

I should know better than to write from my failing memory with fellow
ODXA member Werner lurking <hi!>.

I was using my DX-440 and a 70 ft.longwire, about 50 km. northeast
of Mont Laurier. P.Q. CHNX was barely
audible in the ealy AM on 6130 and CKZN was audible all day on 6160. In
that location, there was no sound of CFCX. OTOH, CFRX on 6070 boomed in
all day...

--
(Rev.) David Shearman,
Blackstock, Ontario, Canada



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:39 1995
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Can anybody tell me if there is a mailing list that gives frequent updates on
sunspot numbers or solar flux? I can use it in a program then.

Huub Streng <[e-mail]>



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Yes.  The Int'l Telecommuniations Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland
publishes such a list monthly.  I don't have the address with me, but they
have an e-mail contact which I will post later.


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>    I'll recap a couple of the clues:  I'm on a regional clear
channel
>    station, (there's not a whole lot of those); covers cities
>    including
>    Toledo, Indianapolis and Dayton; in case you haven't
guessed, it's
>    a
>    religious radio station.


        WLW 700 Cincinnati?  WSAI 1530 Cincinnati?  Those are
the only clear
channel stations I know of in the area

******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

Well, closer to Toledo than WLW or WSAI are 3WE in Cleveland,
and for that matter WJR in Detroit and CKLW in Windsor. But, I
suspect there is a trick here...the difference between a
"national" clear-channel like those mentioned (of which WSAI is
not a "national" clear) and a "regional" clear which is
protected for a limited distance. Come on Ron, help us clear it
up? --Ken MacHarg


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:41 1995
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Subject: Terrible R71A audio
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I have an ICOM R71E wich probably has the terrible audio everyone seems to
claim that it suffers from. Well, I upgraded my schack with a used R71. Before
I had only my Sangean ATS803A and an old Lafayette tubereceiver. I didn't have
much to compare with and the market for used commsreceivers is VERY limited in
Sweden and as soon as I saw a R71E with PLAM (AM sync) and an optional FL-44A
SSB-filter I bought it instantly.
I almost bought a Yaesu FRG-100 but was advised not to. I have been reading
this echo over the years and there are always complaints about the audi - but
how can I make it better? Is it possible in any way?

Electronic greetings, Jann




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hello! thanks guys for all the help! its been fun!

Jamie



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                   COMMUNIST TROOPS ON US SOIL
                   COMMANDED BY UNITED NATIONS

For those with satellite dishes, the following may be of interest:

Operation "Cooperative Nugget" commenced 8-6-95 at Fort Polk,
Louisiana.  14 former Communist Mid/Eastern European nations are
participating.

8-8-95 will see the opening ceremonies, to be attended by SecDef Perry
and some senior NATO officials.  The opening ceremonies will include an
olympic style ceremony in which troops parade under each of their
country's flag.

A daily highlight will be transmitted via satellite:

August 6 - 22, SpaceNet2, KU band, transponder 24, 1 PM-2PM EDT.

August 23- 24, SpaceNet2, KU band, transponder 22, 1 PM-2PM EDT.


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       to overact, to overstate their                PERMISSION TO
       case. - Richard Milhous Nixon                 COPY / REPOST

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael B Gordy)
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I saw this post on this newsgroup about a week ago.  I called VOA to
get a URL (or gopher or ftp site, if that's all they have), and was
told that they are prohibited by law from diseminating any information
within US borders.  They do have a gopher site, but cannot tell me
where it is!

To bypass this stupidity, could someone please post instructions on
getting to this site?  As I understand it, you would not be in
violation of any law.  (That is, the law applies only to VOA's own
actions.)

-- Michael Gordy


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
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Michael B Gordy ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I saw this post on this newsgroup about a week ago.  I called VOA to
: get a URL (or gopher or ftp site, if that's all they have), and was
: told that they are prohibited by law from diseminating any information
: within US borders.  They do have a gopher site, but cannot tell me
: where it is!

: To bypass this stupidity, could someone please post instructions on
: getting to this site?  As I understand it, you would not be in
: violation of any law.  (That is, the law applies only to VOA's own
: actions.)

Hi Michael,

HAHAHAHA - It's our tax dollars that pay for this and
yet they can't even tell you where their ftp/gopher site is?
Well I'm going to disclose something the goverment
is forbiden to -  ftp://ftp.voa.gov/.  What a joke.

Regards,
Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Newkirk)
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[e-mail] (Michael B Gordy) wrote:

>I saw this post on this newsgroup about a week ago.  I called VOA to
>get a URL (or gopher or ftp site, if that's all they have), and was
>told that they are prohibited by law from diseminating any information
>within US borders.  They do have a gopher site, but cannot tell me
>where it is!

Well, there's

gopher://gopher.voa.gov/11/newswire

and there's also VOA FTP at

ftp://ftp.voa.gov/

Also, in the tradition of a wag who must ask the equivalent whether
you've tried your local library, have you tried to search via Yahoo
(http://www.yahoo.com/) or any of the Web search engines linked off
Yahoo's pages (Lycos, Webcrawler, etc.)? Such searches can net some
pretty darned interesting stuff.

Regards,

David Newkirk
email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:45 1995
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I caught the last end of a dx show on RN last week and missed the last
part. I are looking for the schedule for WGTG.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:46 1995
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As far as I can remember, it is testing on 7355 kHz between 1300-2100 UTC.


[e-mail] wrote:
: I caught the last end of a dx show on RN last week and missed the last
: part. I are looking for the schedule for WGTG.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Re: WINB
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In article <[e-mail]> "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]> writes:

>     Because of his attacks on the U.S. government, the FCC
>instituted the freeze on applications which was only broken by
>the WRNO application and the constitutional challenges which
>that application brought.

Just an honest question here... I think WYFR bought out WNYW around
1973...wouldn't that make them the first to break the freeze?

Gene--
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:48 1995
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Thanks to Ken MacHarg for his additions to the WINB story.

Then, Gene Fornario asked:

>Just an honest question here... I think WYFR bought out WNYW around
1973...wouldn't that make >them the first to break the freeze?

Technically, no, since WNYW (aka W1XAL, WRUL) had been on the air since
1931.  The sale to Family Radio was merely a transfer of license, not an
issue of a new license.

And while we're being technical here :-), WRNO did *not* break the
"freeze".  Trans World Radio was able to obtain a sw license in 1975 for
it's KTWR in Agana, Guam.  While not an actual domestic sw station, it
is/was licensed by the FCC in the United States.  Then came WRNO.

Just for fun, anybody know who came next?????  I'll bet Ed Evans down at
WSHB does:-)

Regards,
Rick
Rick Seifert
Voice of America
Washington, D.C.  20016
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:48 1995
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On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, Seifert, Rick wrote:

> Private shortwave stations already in operation in 1960 were KGEI,
> Belmont, California and WRUL, Scituate, Mass. KGEI "La Voz de la Amistad"
> (the voice of friendship) programmed to Central and South America a mix
> of informational and religous programs. WRUL (World Radio University)

So Rick - maybe you're the guy to answer a question that occurred to me
as I was perusing the info you posted about private shortwave history
(which was fascinating, by the way - I'd like to learn more).  Whatever
happened to the old Radio New York Worldwide?  Maybe that isn't even what
it was called after all, but it seems there was one like that, pictures
of which I've seen in magazines awhile back (like - YEARS back!)  Or am I
remembering something that never existed? (hey - it's like the third
consecutive Monday in this week alone - it could happen!)




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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In <[e-mail]> Kevin Cole
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>On Sun, 6 Aug 1995, Seifert, Rick wrote:
>
>> Private shortwave stations already in operation in 1960 were KGEI,
>> Belmont, California and WRUL, Scituate, Mass. KGEI "La Voz de la
Amistad"
>> (the voice of friendship) programmed to Central and South America a
mix
>> of informational and religous programs. WRUL (World Radio
University)
>
>So Rick - maybe you're the guy to answer a question that occurred to
me
>as I was perusing the info you posted about private shortwave history
>(which was fascinating, by the way - I'd like to learn more).
Whatever
>happened to the old Radio New York Worldwide?  Maybe that isn't even
what
>it was called after all, but it seems there was one like that,
pictures
>of which I've seen in magazines awhile back (like - YEARS back!)  Or
am I
>remembering something that never existed? (hey - it's like the third
>consecutive Monday in this week alone - it could happen!)
>
Wasn't that WRUL? It was sold to Harold "I can't help it if the world
didn't end" Camping and his Family Radio. Eventually, they closed the
Scituate, MA, xmtrs and their xmtrs are now in (spelling?) Okochobee,
FL. (Their offices are near Oakland airport.)



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hanno Schwalm)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
          [e-mail] (Ethan Arnold) wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I'm looking for a way to transceive (full duplex) data at ISDN speed
> (64kbps) (or at least 38.4) over a distance of 100km or 70 miles. Point A
> is quite high up on a hill, the highest point around except for another
> hill 80 meters higher. Point B is in the city. I've thought about using
> satellite dishes with microwave transceivers but I don't think I can set
> up a line of sight. Laser also won't work. Packet radio at 400Mhz doesn't
> have nearly enough bandwidth.
>
> Does anybody have any ideas?
You could technically use channel splitting on 400Mhz or any other frequ.
But it would need many channels and as many transceivers with good enough
frontends, antenna splitters ... Costs would also be high.
And you would need a big part of the bands resources :-(

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


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:51 1995
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Hello,

Could anyone tell me the frequencies and times (UTC) used by WJCR in Upton?
I know this is the Southern Gospel station.

Thanks,
Jeff



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In article <406d4r$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
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> From: [e-mail] (jeff lipchik)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Subject: WJCR - Upton, KY
> Date: 8 Aug 1995 01:03:23 GMT
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>
> Hello,
>
> Could anyone tell me the frequencies and times (UTC) used by WJCR in Upton?
> I know this is the Southern Gospel station.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>
>
Jeff..

        Freqs:  7490, 13595

        They are on All of the Time.

Frank.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: WRN broadcast on Internet NOW!
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Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig ([e-mail]) wrote:
: WRN is now testing Realaudio on the Internet. They should be in full swing later this month. New
: broadcasters are being added to the service at  http://www.wrn.org (you must first download the
: Realaudio software). Radio Australia, Israel Radio (Kol Israel) among about 4 others are currently
: on-line. Check it out!

Unfortunateky RealAudio is not supported on Unix systems but I spoke with
a fellow at WRN and asked if the 8 bit u-law format (.au) could
be offered as well. Keep your eyes peeled for .au files in the
coming weeks.

Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig)
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Subject: WRN on Internet -more
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 10:55:01
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To follow up to my previous posting- at the moment, the broadcasts are only updated a few hours
after they are rebroadcast on WRN satelite. Therefore, some broadcasts can be about 16 hours
old. This will change when they get more computers on-line soon. The advantage of listening to the
files via the WWW homepage is that you can listen to the file as the file is being sent. If you use the
FTP site, then you have to spend the time downloading the 1/2 Meg file- and then you play it. If you
do not have a SLIP, or 14.4 modem, then FTP will be the only way to go (I'm now testing FTP by
Mail)... Personally, with my base bottom machine- a 486SX-25, 4 Meg RAM, a $15 8 bit parrallel
port sound 'card' (I'm holding out until I buy my multimedia kit)... I have found the following:
After FTPing the file- If I keep it at 8 KHz sound, then the speed is too slow- but everything else is
ok. If I enable 11 KHz sound, then I get 'skips' (very short dropouts) every few seconds- but it isn't
cyclical- so I don't think that it is an interrupt or Windows time slice issue- but I 'mnot sure. If I try
to use the WWW home page with my V.34 (28.8) modem, then it skips all over the place! If I slow
down to 14.4 it is much better- but it still isn't good.... I'm going to try 9600- but they recommend
14.4 and above... I'm also going to try loading the file directly from the Realaudio player, instead of
using Netscape to see if the reduction in overload will help. I'm waiting for an Email response from
Realaudio for any more suggestions.
Once again WRNs WWW site:
http://www.wrn.org
To ftp the file use:
ftp://town.hall.org/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio/xxxx.ra
Where xxxx is the British local time of the broadcast that you want to listen to.




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:55 1995
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Subject: Re: WRN on Internet -more
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Where do I find Kol Israel on www.wrn.org?
I looked there but could not find it.
Please be specific what the link is called.

Thanks



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In <408660$[e-mail]> Yosef Loschak <[e-mail]> writes:

>Where do I find Kol Israel on www.wrn.org?
>I looked there but could not find it.
>Please be specific what the link is called.

WRN has its pages screwed up, and you need to slightly edit the URL's
you get to make them actually work.  On the page

<http://town.hall.org/Archives/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio.html>

you will find the Real Audio links to various international broadcasters,
including Kol Israel.  The ftp site is at

<ftp://town.hall.org/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio/>

Here you will find the actual ~ 1/2 Mb Real Audio files, but you won't
be able to tell which goes with which broadcaster, since they're
labeled by the UT they were put there.

>Thanks

--
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig)
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Subject: Re: WRN on Internet -more
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 20:35:28
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In article <408flp$[e-mail]> Paul J. Schinder wrote:
>In <408660$[e-mail]> Yosef Loschak <[e-mail]>
writes:
>
>>Where do I find Kol Israel on www.wrn.org?
>>I looked there but could not find it.
>>Please be specific what the link is called.
>
>WRN has its pages screwed up, and you need to slightly edit the URL's
>you get to make them actually work.  On the page
>
><http://town.hall.org/Archives/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio.html>
>
>you will find the Real Audio links to various international broadcasters,
>including Kol Israel.  The ftp site is at
>
><ftp://town.hall.org/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio/>
>
>Here you will find the actual ~ 1/2 Mb Real Audio files, but you won't
>be able to tell which goes with which broadcaster, since they're
>labeled by the UT they were put there.
>
>>Thanks
>
>--
>--------
>Paul J. Schinder
>NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
>[e-mail]
>
The homepage is fine- it just uses the Netscape 1.1 commands, so that other browsers wont work.
Also, the schedule is in British Summer time (UTC +1) -you can find the schedule (to find the
filenames) on the homepage or on the FTP site.




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Yosef Loschak ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Where do I find Kol Israel on www.wrn.org?
: I looked there but could not find it.
: Please be specific what the link is called.

http://town.hall.org/Archives/radio/Mirrors/WRN/audio.html

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paul J. Schinder)
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Subject: Re: WRN on Internet -more
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In article <408vtq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Daniel
(Doni) Rosenzweig) wrote:

>The homepage is fine- it just uses the Netscape 1.1 commands, so that
other browsers wont work.

In other words, the home page is screwed up.  It generates bogus URL's in
reasonable browsers.

--
Paul J. Schinder
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Mosier)
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Subject: WTB:  Hallicrafters S-40A Manual
Date: 8 Aug 1995 20:55:10 GMT
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Or a copy.

steve


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:03:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HAM R LUND)
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Subject: wtb: Hammarlund
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want items by Hammarlund. this is my SW receiver of choice.
want:
manuals, both factory & military
parts, & parts units
equipment, dead or alive
sales literiture, spec sheets, sales catalogs ect.

if you have anything, Please contact:

robert fowle
1215 winifred
jackson, mich.
49202-1946 usa


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 10 16:04:00 1995
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From: jim justen-kb0nqb <[e-mail]>
Subject: WTB: used port SW (Sony 7600, sang803, etc)
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Hello!
Subject says it..Im looking for a used Sangean 803A, Sony 7600*G*,
panasonic bf65, or the like...
Ive youve got one to sell, lets talk!
regards
jim
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marius Rensen)
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Subject: DWD Facsimile on LW
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Hello,

Recieved today a letter from the DWD (Offenbach Meteo)

The start of FAX-E (Modernisation to high speed Satellite) will delay
around two months.
Besides it is to be foreseen, that the delivery time and installation
will take some time in claim.
To ensure the continuity of the provision of all customers, intends
the DWD to extend the operation of the Longwave transmitters (117.4
and 134.2 kHz) up to 31.03.1996

Marius Rensen






From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Cote d'Ivoire
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 14:03:59
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I'm wondering whether anyone has ever heard Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) on
shortwave?

They are listed on several channels in the WRTH which I would expect to
be audible here in Europe. Unfortunately, 4940 kHz is covered by a
strong station in the Ukraine, so I have often tried listening on
11920 kHz instead, but always to no avail.

Around 0800-0900 UTC this morning, propagation to West Africa was good,
with strong signals from Mali on 9634.2 kHz, Niger (tentative) on
9705 and the BBC/Radio Japan from Ascension Island in the 15 and 17MHz
bands. 11920 kHz was a completely clear channel at the time, but there
was no sign whatever of Cote d'Ivoire. So is the 500 kilowatt transmitter
on that frequency mere fantasy? Any ideas welcome ...

--
Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[P.S. Please don't try to e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995!]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC on Internet???
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 14:26:46
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In article <408fjb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Vincent Incardona, Rochester, NY USA) writes:

>You'll also find that they haven't updated their program schedule since
>May  :(

Are you sure you're looking in the right place, Vincent? They seem to keep
their schedules up to date; the August ones are definitely there, I've
just been looking at them :)

Incidentally, I notice that the www.bbcnc.org.uk server has recently added a
lot of additional information about the World Service, including frequency
schedules for languages other than English, and also lists of rebroadcasters
around the world.

--
Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[P.S. Please don't try to e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995!]


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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: Cote d'Ivoire
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 14:16:42
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In article <40kmn2$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt) writes:

>No it is not mere fantasy. WRTH does not publish fantasy. We publish
>information that has been sent to use either by broadcasters, official
>sources such as BBC Monitoring. or by ordinary listeners. As much as
>possible, we also try to verify the information ourselves. In the case
>of Cote d'Ivoire, I have personally heard the station on 11920kHz
>since the installation of the 500kW transmitter, but not recently.
>Most likely, along with a great many other transmitters in Africa, it
>is out of service with no funds to purchase spare parts.

Thanks for the answer to my question, Andy (which wasn't meant to impugn the
credibility of the WRTH -- I'm a satified customer!).

--
Alan Davies, Cambridge, UK.
[P.S. Please don't try to e-mail me at this address after Aug 31 1995!]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
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Subject: Re: VOA Transmitter's 1942-1945
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 13:05:19
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In article <[e-mail]> "Seifert, Rick" <[e-mail]> writes:
[Snip]
>The Voice of America began full scale broadcasts in November of 1942, at
>which time all independent shortwave stations in the United States were
>leased to the government by their owners.

>The transmitter sites, call letters, and their owners were:
[...]
>        Belmont, Calif.         KGEI    50kw    General Electric Co.

Co-incidentally, a week or two ago I came across a reference to a shortwave
station at Belmont, California, operating under the callsign W6XBE with a 20kW
transmitter. Presumably, this may have been a predecessor of KGEI. Prior to
its official opening at Belmont, which must have been in late 1938 or very
early 1939, the transmitter had reportedly been used temporarily in
conjunction with some kind of fair elsewhere in California (possibly San
Francisco, but unfortunately I didn't note the details).

The source of this information is a Shanghai-based English-language weekly
newspaper, The North China Herald, of 18th January 1939. The story mentioned
that the newly opened W6XBE was the first SW station in the USA to the west of
Chicago, and was therefore expected to put a better signal into East Asia. The
station operated between 1600 and 0800 GMT on either 9530 or 15330 kHz,
carrying NBC programming. (Incidentally, I can't vouch for these details
myself!)

Incidentally, the history of radio broadcasting in and to Shanghai during the
1920s and 1930s is fascinating -- and was covered in quite a lot of detail in
the local press at the time.  The many radio-related reports and readers'
correspondence cover what must have been some of the earliest examples of
deliberate jamming of broadcasting stations, as military and political
tensions built up in the area prior to the outbreak of World War II.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: DX PARTYLINE for August 12/95
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 12:06:05 GMT
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"McVicar, Richard" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>--TONS (weigh it yourself!) of DX news

Rich, please don't forget HCJB's many loyal  listeners outside North
America, most of whom  measure DX news in kilos, not tons :-)



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: World Broadcast Information
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 12:06:06 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jim.Tedford) wrote:

>Does anyone know if World Broadcasting Informaton from BBC Monitoring
>Services is on the internet?  Somebody told me recently that it can be
>accessed, but didn't know where/how.  I expect it would be a by-subscription
>service, and a pretty expensive one at that.

Yes, it is available on subscription via  the Internet. For more
information and access to a sample copy, you can reach their Web site
at

www.monitor.bbc.co.uk

Plain text and tagged versions of WBI and the weekly schedules
supplement are available to subscribers via FTP (special password
required) or through a direct-dial BBS service.



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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Cote d'Ivoire
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 11:12:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (A.G. Davies) wrote:

>I'm wondering whether anyone has ever heard Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) on
>shortwave?

>They are listed on several channels in the WRTH which I would expect to
>be audible here in Europe.

>11920 kHz was a completely clear channel at the time, but there
>was no sign whatever of Cote d'Ivoire. So is the 500 kilowatt transmitter
>on that frequency mere fantasy?

No it is not mere fantasy. WRTH does not publish fantasy. We publish
information that has been sent to use either by broadcasters, official
sources such as BBC Monitoring. or by ordinary listeners. As much as
possible, we also try to verify the information ourselves. In the case
of Cote d'Ivoire, I have personally heard the station on 11920kHz
since the installation of the 500kW transmitter, but not recently.
Most likely, along with a great many other transmitters in Africa, it
is out of service with no funds to purchase spare parts. I should also
point out that, when checking which African stations are active, I
avail myself of monitoring reports produced in the area, and quite a
few of the stations which DXers in other parts of the world claim to
be inactive are, in fact, regularly monitored in the region. A good
example is the Moslem station in Sierra Leone, which some DXers still
refuse to believe exists, even though veteran French DXer Bernard
Chenal has been to the station, seen it in operation and taken photos
of it. All because *they* haven't heard it.

Occasionally, we get information right on deadline which we cannot
verify but we include it to try and make the book as complete as
possible. That's what we did with the SW station listed at AFAM
McMurdo, and unfortunately it appears to have been either a hoax or a
major misunderstanding. But quite a lot of DX clubs carried the same
information, and had it been correct and I had not listed it, I would
no doubt have been criticised for the omission.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Anne Szymanski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Q about Yacht Boy 205 (Improved version)
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 1995 11:41:30 -0700
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Sorry - I should have been a bit clearer in my post. I have a ICF-2010
which I really love and use "just for fun" every now and again. Being on
the West Coast, much of my listening is restricted. I've always wondered
what it would be like to have a radio on the East Coast and have greater
access to European, African, and Middle Eastern stations. For obvious
reasons, I'm not willing to take my wonderful Sony with me lest something
should happen to it as I cart it around (it's not terribly light either).
At $40,the YB 205 seemed like a good deal.

I have been able to confirm with Lextronics that the radio I purchased
from Eddie Bauer is a Yacht Boy 205. Unfortunately it only has two pages
of info, most of it describing which knob is volume and where the power
switch is.

Will I be able to get decent enough reception to satisfy my curiosity as I
travel? I do realize that this is really a "beginning" radio. Is there
another radio that would be better, but still at a very low cost?



To PG@delphi: thanks for your response. We're going to England later this
year ... I can't wait to hear what's out there.

--
Anne Szymanski
[e-mail]
"Per Ardua Ad Alta"


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:30:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Arcieri)
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Subject: Re: YB400 VS SW7600G ,Again
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I don't think you can go wrong with either radio.  They are both top
quality radios.  I just purchased the Sony for $169 (J & B Music in NY)
Great reception, good sound (even though everyone trashes it), the sync
detection is very useful.  I like the selectable U/L sideband switch.
While I thought I would miss not having the 40 memories and scannable
memory ... not so ... more fun searching a particular meter.
Anyway, just my two cents.


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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Arcieri)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-7600G
Date: 13 Aug 1995 19:39:40 -0400
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[e-mail] (Rahul Biswas) writes:

>To anyone who owns, has used, or otherwise knows about the Sony ICF-7600G,
>please post about it.  I was planning to get one, but I want to know a bit
>more about it before I do.

>Thanks,

>Rahul Biswas
>[e-mail]

>P.S. Please, no really technical stuff.  I first learned about shortwave
>radios four days ago.

It's a terrific radio, I just purchased one.  I'm also new to shortwave and
bogged down reading all the technical stuff about the Sony and the YB-400.
You can't go wrong with either radio.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Arcieri)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Recipe for getting Sony 7600G for $152.00
Date: 14 Aug 1995 11:42:19 -0400
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I purchase mine from J&B Music too.  When I called, first they said $219
when I said thanks, they asked me if I got a better price elsewhere.  I told
them that I called EEB (which I did) and they said $179.95.  They then came
back with a price of $169.95 + $8.50 s/h and arrived in 2 days.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Byron Hicks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VOICE OF AMERICA CHINESE RADIO SCRIPTS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
Date: 10 Aug 1995 16:42:44 GMT
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Scott Gennari ([e-mail]) wrote:
: HAHAHAHA - It's our tax dollars that pay for this and
: yet they can't even tell you where their ftp/gopher site is?
: Well I'm going to disclose something the goverment
: is forbiden to -  ftp://ftp.voa.gov/.  What a joke.

Also try: gopher://gopher.voa.gov

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* Southwest Technology Development Institute     Shortwave Radio Listener *
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Source for "Oh Canada"
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 95 16:39:04 GMT
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>By the way, do you know where can people obtain the
>lyric and score of "Oh Canada"?

My software seems to have lost/mangled your email address, Dennis, so
I'm posting to the group as a whole...

I've not come across any online sources for "Oh Canada", but if you're
interested in things Canadian, the following and the links it contains
may give you many hours of enjoyment:

    http://www.csr.ists.ca/Welcome.html

A quick trip via modem to the local library revealed a number of
collections of national anthems (in score form), so you might try your
local library.

Bernie


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Bernie Rataj    [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:03 1995
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Subject: voice of russia
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail]
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 12:09:00 -0500
Reply-To: Brian Carling <[e-mail]>
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BRJ>i live in the northern east coast, im finding very limited reception
BRJ>of the russian world service. does anyone have a broadcasting
BRJ>schedule? many thanks

Here ya go Bill:

I got this from: [e-mail]

To those who cannot seem to find the Voice of Russia World Service (yes,
it's the old Radio Moscow)
UTC     Frequencies (kHz)
0000  9530 9720
0100  9530 15180 15425
0200  9530  15180 15425
0300  9620
0400  9620
0900  11900
1000  11900  ?11915?
1100  11900  ?11915?
1200  17780
1300  17780
1400  15320 17780
1500  11675* 15105
1600  11630 15105
1700  11630 15105
1800  11630 11675 15105
1900  11630 11675 15105
2000  11630 11675 11890
2100  9530* 11730 11750 11890
2200  9530 9720* 11750
2300  9720
* - Bcst begins on 1/2 hr.  Sked effective until Sept 23, 1995.   Station
address:
VORWS, ul. Pyatnitskaya 25, 113326 Moskva, Russia.  Sent via surface mail
for greater security and speed.
Selected other CIS bcsts in English:
R Dniester Intl, Pridnestrovye (separatist from Moldova)  2030-2100 on
11750.
R Ukraine Intl noted on 9750 @ 2100 in EE; no other times noted yet.

Please do not send mail to this address.

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OK, I hope that helps ya - Brian
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:05 1995
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Subject: Re: Looking for Vacuu 1/4
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <40feaf$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 06:31:00 -0500
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(For Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX = [e-mail]:)

Here's where you can buy tubes:

List of suppliers and sources for finding vacuum tubes: Updated 21-MAY-95

Adkins:Charles P. N8QXP       [phone]
1821 La Blanc.
Lincoln Park,MI 48146         Tubes


Allied Electronics: 800-433-5700 Located in 36 states, 83 branches.
7410 Pebble Drive      Call for nearest branch. Call for Catalog.
Fort Worth, Tx. 76118: Electronic components and tubes. Min.Prepaid
order $25.  Min. Credit Card order $50 as well as COD is $50. Min.


Antique Audio                 512-467-0304
5555 N. Lamar, Bldg. H-105
Austin, TX 78751              Tubes, parts, books, kits


Antique Electronic Supply Co. 602-820-5411
6221 S. Maple Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85283               (Tubes & other components)


Antique Radio Classified    508-371-0512   Write for free sample.
P.O. Box 802             Magazine. You'll find almost ANYTHING here
Carlisle, MA 01741       for older radios, obscure parts, tubes etc.


Arlen Supply Company         [phone] / -9388 = FAX
7409 W. Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082         Tubes. 1 million stocked. Minimum $150.00!


A.R.S.                   602-820-5411
Arizona  Need address           Tubes


ARS Electronics               [phone]
PO Box 7327
7110 De Celis Place            (Offer matched multiples and SQ selected
Van Nuys,CA 91409              tubes for many popular audio types.)


David Ask                     No phone number given
RR 2
Houston, MN 55943             Tubes 4, 5 and 6 pin tubes. Send $1 for list


Behind The Times              [phone]
PO Box 8683
Chattanooga, TN


Billington Export Ltd.        Phone number needed
Unit 1E, Gillmans Industrial Estate
Billingshurst,Sussex
England RH14 9EZ              Vacuum tubes, alias "valves"


Mel Brooks, K5DJB             No phone number given
932 Macklyn Lane
Bartlesville, OK 74006        Tubes, parts, schematics (incl. antique)


Bauman:Jeff, WB5KZW. 313-435-9922: 313-661-0202 Jeff had 1500 Tubes
6647 Stonebridge East,                   for sale as of December,1993
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Cable:John,  619-258-7931
Address needed. Tubes from 1941 to 1960, new.

CeCo Communications. 800-221-0860: 212-646-6300
2115 Avenue X            Vacuum tubes
Brooklyn, NY 11235

C & N Electronics             800-421-9397: 612-429-9397
6104 Egg Lake Road            FAX [phone]
Hugo, MN 55038                Buy & sell tubes


Jim Cross                     [phone] after 5 p.m.
P.O. Box 632,                 Send large S.A.S.E. for list & wants
Ross, OH  45061 (preferred), or  E-mail to: [e-mail].
                              My list also includes antique and collectible
                              types. 1400 types avail. I also collect tubes.


Daily Electronics    800-346-6667: 206-896-8856: FAX [phone]
10914 N.E. 39th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682           Tubes, all types.


Data Mountain Industries
47 Hazel Dr.
Mt Lebanon, PA 15228
412-344-0956


Davilyn Corp. 800-235-6222 xct.CA: 818-787-3334 CA: FAX [phone]
13406 Saticoy St.     Electronic Tubes. Good Prices, Call for Catalog
North Hollywood, CA 91605-3475   Also Surplus Electronic Gear.


DH Distributors               316-684-0050
P.O. Box 48623
Wichita, KS 67201             Tubes, radio, TV, industrial


Don Diers                     No phone, mail only
4276 North 50th. Street
Milwaukee, WI  53216-1313     All parts, tubes, misc


DNF
6690 7 Mile Rd.
South Lyon,MI 48178           (Over 1000 tube types. Send SASE for list.)


Don Diers
4276 North 50th Street #MC5   (Mostly old radio tubes, used or NOS. Some are
Milwaukee,WI 53216-1313        available only in small quantities, but if you
                               are looking for an old tube, you might find it
                               here. He also sells misc. parts. $2.00 for a
                               catalog, $3.00 foreign.


EF Electronics
Box 326
Aurora,IL 60506               (Free catalog on request.)


Electron Tube Enterprises     802-879-0611
Box 311
Essex, VT 05451               Tubes


Electronic Bits 'N Pieces     303-361-6530
P.O. Box 31654
Aurora, CO 80041              Tubes, transistors, diodes, chips

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:06 1995
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Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Vacuu 2/4
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <40feaf$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 06:31:00 -0500
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>>> Continued from previous message
Electronic Town (Joe Gold)   [phone]
9194 Chesapeake Dr.    Fax = [phone]
San Diego, CA 92123          E-mail to: [e-mail]
We have a large stock of tubes, as well as IC's, diodes, transistors, caps.,
etc. We also stock both new and surplus misc. parts and equipment.


William Erickson, W4UIL       No phone number given
3905 Cherrywood Lane
Annandale, VA 22003-1901      Tubes, older radios etc.


E.S.R.C.                      [phone]
P.O. Box 1192
Delray Beach, FL 33447-1192   Buy, sell, swap tubes of all kinds


Fair Radio Sales. 419-227-6573:419-223-2196: FAX [phone]
1016 E. Eureka   Box 1105     Parts, transformers, power supplies,
Lima, OH 45802                Surplus and gov't surplus radios etc.


Fala Electronics              (No number listed) send S.A.S.E.
P.O. Box 1376-1
Milwaukee, WI 53201           Vacuum tubes


MARK FRESA                    Phone number needed
Mark Fresa
5801 North Banana River Blvd #926
Cape Canaveral, Florida  32920
E-mail to: [e-mail] - or -  [e-mail]
Fresa International. Mostly used tubes, some NOS.  I have all kinds,
incl. antique & hard to find types. Email me if you want the list.


Glass Audio              Phone number needed
Address needed
Eric Barbour             FAX: [phone]
GLASS AUDIO, VTV NEWS         Help with tube audio questions etc.
[e-mail]  fax


GTE Electronics
Address needed
New York, NY
800-874-1765


Melvin Heineken, K5MNJ        No phone number given
2204 Spruce Needle Rd. N.E.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124-6308     Tubes. New unboxed. Other parts.


Henry Radio Co.               [phone]
2050 S. Bundy Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90025         New tubes


Hollow State Newsletter
Ralph Sanserino
PO Box 1831
Perris CA 92572-1831 as of 6/4/94


International Components Corp.800-325-0101: FAX [phone]
1803 NW Lincoln Way         Cabinets, components & vacuum tubes
Toledo, OR 97391


Jolida Tube Factory           800-783-2555
10820 Guilford Road           Vacuum tubes
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701


KB5QOH (No name given)        No phone number given
667 Nine Mile Hill Road
Fairbanks, AK 99712           Tubes, parts, used amateur gear


Kirby                         No number listed
298 W. Carmel Drive           Tubes, new up to 90% off
Carmel, IN 46032


Cliff Kurtz N6ZU              [phone]
Hollow State Newsletter
6727 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207-2522       Tubes. Minimum order $10.00


Robert Lang AA2EO             [phone]
120 W. 70th Street Apt. 7-A
New York, NY 10023            Tubes, vacuum variables, xfmrs etc.

LARRY LEMON                   Phone number needed
[e-mail]
Address needed
Ashland, OR                   Older used radio tubes


David Leonard WA1TLM          [phone]
389 Adams Road
Greenfield  MA 01301-1361     6300 new, 1000 used tubes
E-mail to: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Tube testers to check.  50% discount to licensed hams for personal use.


Linear Electronics
109 Hammond St.
Waltham, MA
617-894-7300


Madison Electronics           [phone]
12310 Zavalla
Houston, TX 77085             Tubes, meters etc.


Rex Mason                     [phone]
100 Honeywood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28216           Tubes, antique parts, amateur, TV, VCR


New Sensor Corp. 800-633-5477: 212-529-0466: FAX [phone]
133 Fifth Avenue.   Vacuum tubes galore! Call for list.Min.Order $50.
New York, NY 10003   Std. test= $0.75/Tube. Premium Match $2/Tube
212-529-0466
800-623-5477
202-529-0846 fax



No name (SHY?!)               No phone number given
5150 Merritt Road
Black Hawk, SD 57718          Tubes. S.A.S.E. for list


The Olde Tyme Radio Co.       [phone]
Suite 317
2445 Lyttonsville Road
Silver Spring, MD  20910      Parts, misc used equip

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 14 21:31:08 1995
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Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Vacuu 3/4
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <40feaf$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 1995 06:31:00 -0500
Organization: =ACE= ONLINE [phone]
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>>> Continued from previous message
LARRY G. PATTEN               Phone number needed
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:34 1995
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Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
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Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 01:11:18 +0000
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
Comments: Authenticated sender is <[e-mail]>
From: Zacharias Liangas <[e-mail]>
Subject: (Fwd) 9565: unID station
Lines: 27

As these  days  I have not heared any news from anyone here Irepost
it

------- Forwarded Message Follows -------
From:          Self <zliangas>
To:            swl$l
Subject:       9565: unID station
Date:          Mon, 14 Aug 1995 19:35:12

Dear friends of the list

As in  a previous mesage here  there is an unID ed staion  in 9565
Below follows the related part of the mesage

.R tigrinia???? - A station in 9565 heared on 8-11/8  picked on times

from 1220-1300 when (1300) QRMed by R F E russian service. Language
was unidentified  but seemed near to arabic. Much of the time
with music at a kind similar to tibetan  though in a song  heared the

country of Rwanda....  SINPO  of levels 23433 for 8/8 1256



Does anyone knows which is this station?

zacharias Liangas
DXer since his 12s


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (C MILLER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 7651 kHz
Date: 18 Aug 1995 15:42:53 -0400
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This is a feeder service used by the VOA in what is called Independent
Side Band (ISB). Separate programs were carried on each sideband.
Before satellite communications this was one of the ways an international
broadcaster fed programs to relay stations overseas.

Colin


Orrin Edwards ([e-mail]) wrote:
: While scanning between the bands, I found a strange transmission
: on 7651 kHz between 0100 & 0200 UTC.  There are two audio programs
: at the same time, one of them being VOA.  There was no characteristic
: beat-note indicating two carriers.  Has anyone else heard this?

: I am listening from the East coast of the US with a YB400.

: ----------------------------------------------------------------
: Orrin - Long Island, NY
: [e-mail]  (or)  70641,2173 on CompuServe
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 7651 kHz
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 12:36:43 GMT
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Orrin Edwards <[e-mail]> wrote:

>While scanning between the bands, I found a strange transmission
>on 7651 kHz between 0100 & 0200 UTC.  There are two audio programs
>at the same time, one of them being VOA.  There was no characteristic
>beat-note indicating two carriers.  Has anyone else heard this?

They're both VOA. 7651 is one of the feeder frequencies from
Greenville. The reason you hear two programs at once is that they're
using ISB (Independent Sideband) mode to carry two programs on the
same frequency, one on each sideband. If you have a receiver which
will select either USB or LSB, you'll hear each program separately.



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           FREE to both buyers and sellers

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: advise for better reception
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 95 05:31:03 GMT
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Jane Scales <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Hi - just this weekend I bought my first shortwave radio at a flea
>market.  It's an old (1964) battery powered General Electric model with a
>5-foot SW antenna (sp?).  I can pick up lots of different stations
>depending on what time of day it is.  I'm wondering if anyone can give me
>any tips on bettering my reception.  Thanks.


   For a given radio, the main thing you can do to improve reception is
improve the antenna in some way.  Generally, you will do better in an
outside room, rather than an interior room.  Generally it will do
some better when the antenna is next to a window.  Unless you are in a
mobile home or other metal structure, these will not yield *huge* increases
in reception, but can help in reception of marginal stations.  Of course,
you'll want to move the antenna around (I'm assuming it's on a swivel) for
best reception.

   The next step is to add length to the antenna.  If there is no antenna
jack on the radio, you can attach a wire to the "whip" antenna (that's
what we call the built-in antenna) with an alligator clip.

   You can just string 25 feet or so of wire around the room, or better
yet is to string 25 to 50 feet between two trees, the eaves of the house
and a tree, or other accessible supports outside (and as high as you can).
With some portable radios this can 'overload' the receiver part of the
time... it won't hurt it, but it may hurt reception.  However on a set
of this age, it is less likely.  Still, when trying to receive a weak
station you might try with and without the wire to see which is best.

   If you decide you like shortwave listening, to be honest you'll want
to get a newer radio.  There have been MAJOR advances since 1964 in
both the sensitivity of portable sets and in features to make using them
more convenient.  One convenience feature is digital readout, which
makes it easy to "dial up" or punch in (via a calculator-like keyboard)
the exact frequency you want to listen to.

   For $150-$200 there are some excellent sets, including the
Sony 7600G and the Grundig Yacht Boy 400, the comparitive merits of
each you'll see discussed here frequently.

   But for now, have fun with the set you have.  You can listen to
news perspectives from other countries and the differences as compared
to the networks here in the USA can be very interesting.  You can find
out about all the evils of the USA (from a right wing perspective)
from WWCR (5065, 7435 KHz), WRNO (7395, 15420 KHz) and others.  You
can find  out about the evils of the USA (from a left wing perspective)
from Radio For "Peace" International (RFPI, 7385 KHz) and Radio Havana
Cuba (6000 & 9820 KHz) and Radio Pyongyang (North Korea, and tough
to receive unless you're on the west coast.  And of course the Voice
of America gives you the "official" line.

   All of these put pretty good signals into the USA, but if you're in
Washington State (as per your ORG line indicates) you'll have a little
tougher time (but you can hear Radio Japan and Radio Australia and
our "buddies" at Radio Pyongyang more easily).

   Happy listening,

=========Opinions expressed are solely those of the author============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU/AE (ex-WB4LHI)   | "I don't want to achieve
[e-mail]   |immortality through my work.  I
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   |want to achieve immortality through
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh Am Radio Soc |NOT DYING."   -- Woody Allen




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen R. Klein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM DXing and the GE Superadio III
Date: 21 Aug 1995 17:08:24 -0400
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In article <41a8sv$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Herm Perez) writes:
>I just got a SR III and would like to make a antenna to improve its AM
>performance....can I wind up 200' of wire on a frame on the wall above
>the radio?...lets say drive four screws into the wall, 1 meter square
>and wind away...will this be better than the built in ferrite bar?,

I think a well made loop antenna of about the dimensions you mention should
definitely perform better than the built-in ferrite bar antenna.  Years ago I
met someone who had very good results with a similar antenna.

>or should the insulated wires be spaced out and not touch each other?.

If the wires are insulated, I don't know if spacing them would offer much
improvement.  Using litz (spelling?) wire might help though - this is wire
that consists of multiple independently insulated strands of fine wire that
minimizes losses due to "skin effect" by making a wire that is mostly skin(!).
I.e. at high frequencies, the electrical currents tend to flow close to the
surface of the wire, so with litz wire, most of the cross-section actually
does carry currents.

>Is an AM loop directional?
Yes
>perpendicular to the plane of the loop?
Yes
>...should it be placed on the roof?
don't know, but I would guess it would help.
>Herm

A couple other thoughts - for best results, the antenna should be resonant.
This means you will need a variable capacitor in parallel with the antenna to
tune it.  It might be simplest to get such a capacitor from an old AM radio
since it would have the necessary range of capacitance values.  I think these
went up to about 360pf max.  This works out to about 250 uh. of inductance for
resonance at 530 khz.  I don't have the formula handy for determining
the correct number of turns of wire, but that could be worked out.

Also, at resonance, the antenna would have a very high impedance - possibly
much higher than the impedance of the external antenna input on the radio.
So for good power transfer to the radio, you might need some "taps" on the
antenna that span just a few turns of wire.


--

                                                Stephen Klein
                                                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Molina)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC on Internet???
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 12:15:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: HAWG WILD! BBS [phone]
Distribution: world
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Would you mind loading the BBC sked here for those of us who don't
have ftp/WWW access?

AD> In article <408fjb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Vincent
AD> Incardona, Roc hester, NY USA) writes:
AD>
AD> >You'll also find that they haven't updated their program schedule since
AD> >May  :(
AD>
AD> Are you sure you're looking in the right place, Vincent? They seem
AD> to keep their schedules up to date; the August ones are definitely
AD> there, I've just been looking at them :)

---
 * KWQ/2 1.2i NR * If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B. Z. Lederman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BCB converter
Message-ID: <1995Aug20.140533.11000@eisner>
Date: 20 Aug 95 14:05:33 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joseph Cooper) writes:
> Would anyone have information on a Broadcast Band frequency to IF frequency
> converter with an output to Ham band frequencies (such as 80M).

    There are a number of LF to HF converters, primarily intended
 to let you tune in LF and VLF with a normal radio.  They would
 probably work in the BCB band, or it wouldn't take much to do the
 conversion.  However, the one's I've seen all cost in the $80
 plus (U.S.) range, whereas a GE SuperRadio III generally costs
 less than $60.  Offhand, I'd guess you'd be better off buying the
 radio rather than the converter.

--
B. Z. Lederman.   My personal opinions.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jenhull)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Bluegrass/country music on shortwave
Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:07:17 -0400
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In a message dated 17 Aug 1995 23:08:03 -0400, [e-mail] (WWCR1)
wrote:

>>I just got a shortwave receiver today, and I am looking for some
frequencies
>>that play country or bluegrass music at least some of their broadcast
time. [snip]

You might want to try the BBC's *Country Style,* which airs at a number of
admittedly inconvenient times (all times/dates UTC): Tues 0845; Wed 1430
and 2145; Fri 0615.

Although it's anot a shortwave station, WWVA (1170 AM) in Wheeling, West
Virginia plays terrific bluegrass music most nights.  They're an easy
catch here in SE New York state.

Jen Hull





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (PGJCDROM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Car radio with shortwave?
Date: 18 Aug 1995 13:42:38 -0400
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Boy, this ought to be on a FAQ list, I see this so often.  I haven't been
in this group lately, but I've become a bit of a student on SW in the car.
 The Philips DC777 is a bit pesky in some setups, I understand (I'm still
fiddling witht hte setup in my Jeep), but it is no longer sold, and you
might try rec.radio.swap, which is where I got mine from.

The Becker Mexico is supposed to be a fine performer and "comes free with
every Mercedes" according to their US distributor who I spoke to recently.
 Unfortunately, it doesn't have the "complete" frequency coverage that the
DC777 has, and it costs about $800 in this country if you don't get the
Mercedes, but the junkyard idea is a good one.  The DC777 and the Becker
Mexico were reviewed in the BBC Worldwide magazine earlier this year, I
believe.

Someday I will post my complete thoughts on SW in the car, with answers to
all the usual questions.  Til now, that's what I have off the cuff.

Patrick Jeffery.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Deane D. McIntynre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC CALLSIGNS, CHILE
Date: 20 Aug 1995 12:17:05 -0600
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In article <413ccv$[e-mail]>,
DAVID SHEARMAN <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: There was a thread about CBC stations using calls that are designated for use
>: by another country. Muses about their historic origins led one of the message
>: posters to mention a possible involvement of the Canadian National Railway
>: (CNR). I received this from Jeff Miller recently.
>
>: *-> "CKCW",910,5000,"Burketon Junction","Ont","Canadian Broadcasting Corp."
>
>Werner, I wonder if "Burketon Junction" is the same Burketon that is
>about 4 miles south of me in Durham Region?
>
It is indeed the same Burketon Junction, located about 11 miles
north of my old hometown of Bowmanville. However, their is much more
to this story than meets the eye. In 1926, the Canadian Broadcasting
Corp. was given a license for this station, which would be the most
powerful station in Canada at that time. This organization is in no
way related to the present day CBC. However, the station was never
built by them. The lincense was purchased in 1927 by Gooderham and
Worts, the distillers located in Toronto. They put the station on
the air later that year, but instead of locating the transmitter at
Burleton, it was built near the shore of Lake Ontario at Bowmanville.
The studios were in Toronto, and the calls used were CKGW. The signal did a good job of covering Rochester, Buffalo
and other thirsty cities in the NE USA. They were part of the NBC network
and carried mostly American programmes and thinly veiled advertizing for
their products.They also operated on shortwave, using a 1kW transmitter
on 6090 kc and the call VE9GW. At the end of probhibation (sp?) in the US (1933?) the station
was no longer required for this purpose, so it was leased to the Canadian
Radio Broadcasting Commission. The calls were changed to CRCT (the medium
wave station) and CRCX (the SW station). In 1936 the present day CBC
came into being. They operated the station at Bowmanville for a year
but in December, 1937 built the present CBL station (50 kW) at Hornby,
west of Toronto, just north of Oakville, and closed down both the MW and
SW operations at Bowmanville. In the Broadcasting Yearbook, CBL is stated
to have started in 1927, which in fact reflects the startup date of
CKGW.

The CNR started its radio operations in 1923, with CNRO in Ottawa.
Later CNRA Moncton and CNRV Vancouver were added. These three stations
were all owned by the CNR. The other CNR stations (i.e. CNRT Toronto,
CNRM Montreal, CNRE Edmonton, etc were so called "Phantom" stations.
Simply, in those days it was possible to buy time on another station and
use your own call letters. CNRE used the CJCA transmitter, and CNRM used
the CKAC and CFCF transmitters, for example (thus two powers were listed
for CNRM in the listing that was posted, CFCF being 1650 watts at that
time).

In 1933 when the CRCB leased CKGW they also took over the three stations
owned by the CNR. CNRO became CRCO and CNRV became CRCV. However,
CNRA was in such poor shape it was taken off the air, and a license was
issued for a private station (CKCW, no relation to the CKCW mentioned
above). In 1936 the CBC came indo being which took over the CRBC stations
(CRCO became CBO and CRCV became CBR). CBO noved to FM a couple of
years ago, and CBR became CBU, which is still on 690 kHz.

A very good reference for Canadian broadcasting history up to 1932 is
a book by Mary Ann Vipond entitled The First Decade of Canadian
Broadcasting. Another good source is A. Weir's The Struggle for
National Broadcasting in Canada (Weir was involved in radio for
many decades, working for the CNR Radio department in the 1920's
and finishing with the CBC in the early 1960's. A third source is
a book, the name of the author excapes me at the moment, called
The Politics of Canadian Broadcasting, which dispite its title is
actually the history of Canadian Broadcasting up to 1940. The above
information was taken from these books.

I am very interested in the history of Canadian broadcasting, and
am trying to get copies of early station listings. I have listings
for 1924, 1929, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1945 and would be willing
to trade photocopies with  people having copies of other early listings.

73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DAVID SHEARMAN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC CALLSIGNS, CHILE
Date: 19 Aug 1995 00:48:31 GMT
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Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: There was a thread about CBC stations using calls that are designated for use
: by another country. Muses about their historic origins led one of the message
: posters to mention a possible involvement of the Canadian National Railway
: (CNR). I received this from Jeff Miller recently.

: *-> "CKCW",910,5000,"Burketon Junction","Ont","Canadian Broadcasting Corp."

Werner, I wonder if "Burketon Junction" is the same Burketon that is
about 4 miles south of me in Durham Region?

Up until the 1920's there was a junction on the *CP* main line here that
led north to Lindsay and Bobcaygeon. You can still see the right of way,
if you know where to look. However, the CP line from Toronto and up
along the Oka Ridge Moraine into Peterborough, Havelock, Marmora, Madoc
and on into Perth, WAS the CP main line to Ottawa until the 1950's.

The Oak Ridges Moraine is also well above the height of land, so any
line of sight broadcasting would be good from here. On a clear day, i
can see downtown Toronto, 60 km away.

Then it could be another "Burketon Junction."

Regards,

--
(Rev.) David Shearman,
Blackstock, Ontario, Canada



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:45 1995
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From: Craig Copelan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC callsigns, Chile?
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 01:47:31 -0500
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I noticed your reference to CBC and thought I would approach
you with a question. I am interested in obtaining a list of Broadcast times a
and frequencies for CBC on shortwave. If you are not able to
respond perhaps you could direct me. Thanks !


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:46 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC Late Night
Date: 20 Aug 1995 00:15:03 GMT
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>   [e-mail] (charles mikelson) writes:
>  Does any one have the frequencies that CBC uses
>  to rebroadcast some ShortWave broadcasters?
>
>  My Grandfather is from Sweden and some guy he knows
>  told him that CBC rebroadcasts R. sweden sometime
>  after midnight.
>
>  If possible list all cbc transmitters in Canada.
>
>>>>




Try the CBC home page www.cbc.ca  I think you may find what you are looking for there.

Rob...

Robert McMillan
Okotoks, Alberta,
Canada.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CBC Late Night
Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:27:59 GMT
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charles mikelson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does any one have the frequencies that CBC uses
: to rebroadcast some ShortWave broadcasters?

: My Grandfather is from Sweden and some guy he knows
: told him that CBC rebroadcasts R. sweden sometime
: after midnight.

: If possible list all cbc transmitters in Canada.

You might be able to get some information directly from the CBC itself.
I know that it has a web site (can't remember it off-hand, I'm afraid),
but there may be a few leads there).

At the same time, though it's likely a bit out of date, you could try
looking up the entries for Canada in the current edition of the WRTH.
I'm sure many of the frequencies will still be valid, but the times will
have likey changed since publication.

--
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*                                                                             *
* Bernhard Michael Jatzeck              email: [e-mail] *
*                                                                             *
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky)
Subject: Cell phone as scanner?
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I read somewhere that using certain keystrokes, it's possible
to turn a Motorola flip-phone into a modified scanner.  Anyone
know anything about this?
--
A. Stavsky, P.O. Box 351222, Los Angeles, CA  90035-1222


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:48 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Coax attenuation specs? (for MWDX)
Date: 21 Aug 1995 09:10:32 GMT
Organization: Wellington City Council, Public Access
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In article <40ut8p$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (RonWilensk) writes:
>Even an impedance mismatch wouldn't make much difference.  If the VSWR is
>100:1, the reflection coefficient rho is (100-1)/(100+1)=0.9802 and the
>mismatch loss is
>10 log10 (1-rho**2)= 14 dB.  At MW frequencies even this large a mismatch
>loss would not degrade the signal-to-noise ratio of the system because the
>external noise (atmospheric and man-made) would be far greater at these
>low frequencies.

But wouldn't the mismatch affect the aerials directional characteristics,
and (even worse) allow the coax cable to pick-up signal on its outer
shield, thus negating the reason we are using the coax (to remove local
QRM and local stations on adjacent frequencies)???




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pierre Beicht)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Cote d' Ivoire
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 11:54:12 GMT
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AG>From: [e-mail] (A.G. Davies)
AG>I'm wondering whether anyone has ever heard Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory
AG>Coast) on shortwave?

I have, and even QSL'ed it a few years back.

73 from Belgium

Marc Vissers




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (jay dubb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Digitized SW Broadcasts
Date: 20 Aug 1995 21:00:33 GMT
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If anyone know where exist VOA's programs in Vietnamese, please
let me know the address.  I'm talking about the stuffs similar to
what VOA puts on their ftp site-digitized audio broadcast progs.
Also, would this be an excellent alternative to SW?  Instead of
"tuning," one can use "ftp" to do the trick.

Thanks in advance.

CC




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:50 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Liam Relihan)
Subject: Re: Do you have a 7600G service manual...
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In article <411f7g$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () writes:
<snip>
>So if you have a service manual handy and want to help me out, please
>contact me via email.  We can either discuss the procedure then, or make
>arrangements to FAX the page(s).  Although I'm hoping a Sony technician
>was snoozing when they were tuning my radio, if other 7600G owners have
>the same problem, I'll redistribute whatever I learn so others can fix it
>as well.

While on this topic, does anyone have any mods for the 7600g ?

Liam

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:50 1995
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From: "David H. Deitrick" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX Software/Hardware
Date: 20 Aug 1995 18:48:47 GMT
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[e-mail] (Melvin Hunzeker) wrote:
>Looking for software/hardward that will allow the interface of my . . .



Melvin,

Please let me know if you get any useful info, will you?

Thanks,
Dave
[e-mail]
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David M. Weeks)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: EASY BEVERAGE ANTENNA
Date: 19 Aug 1995 12:57:56 -0700
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In <410qj1$[e-mail]>, Hermod Pedersen wrote:

 ║ [e-mail] (David Onley) wrote:

 ║ >I don't know which would be worse.. putting a beverage out in freezing cold
 ║ >conditions like snow... or as we did last October, put our antenna out in
 ║ >snake infested territory in 38C..

Yeah--put down another vote for freezing cold!  Yeech.

--
Dave Weeks  WA1VGA
Pleasant Hill, California



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Van Yperen)
Date: 18 Aug 95 23:40:48
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Fax-numbers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Alexander BBS / HCC OS/2 gg - [phone] & 2201454
Lines: 19

Does anyone have a correct Faxnumber for the station below and does do
verify????

-Radio Lebanon (96.2 Mhz) gov.station

-Radio Bayrak (Northern Cyprus)

73 de peter

pse E-mail to [e-mail]



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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Anty em)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FM DXing
Date: 20 Aug 1995 13:17:41 -0400
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First, let me thank those on the list who recommended the GE Superadio.  I
finally bought one yesterday (at Sears).  I have had lots of problems with
interference hampering reception of out of town stations on FM.  However,
with the Superadio, I'm not having those problems.

What I wanted to ask is this:  how far away have you all been able to pick
up FM stations, using not too expensive equipment?  I remember one morning
a few years ago, at 7:00 a.m., picking up a Corpus Christi, Texas FM
station on my radio (I live in New Orleans).  They were playing Beatles
music, and giving reports on beach conditions.  I know that's a very
unusual situation, caused by some weird atmospheric conditions (I don't
know how many miles Corpus Christi is from me, but it's about a ten hour
drive, I think).  Have any of you had experiences such as that?  Just
curious.  Thanks.

Elizabeth in New Orleans
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Bodoh)
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Subject: FS: Drake R8
Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:13:34 GMT
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.swap:41834 rec.radio.shortwave:57356

For sale;

Drake R8 shortwave receiver.  In excellent condition, with
box and manual.  Receives 100 Khz to 30 Mhz in AM, FM, LSB,
USB, CW and RTTY.

I am posting this for my brother who is frustrated by the fact
that the power lines near his apartment kill reception.  Please
email me with offers and I will convey them to him.  Terms will
be payment by Postal Money Order, he pays shipping.  Bye...

Tom, N0YGT



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Edward Gosfield)
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Subject: Re: FS: Sony SW77: Critical Comments
Date: 18 Aug 1995 22:20:43 GMT
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Steve Jacobs ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <40o9h7$[e-mail]>,
:    [e-mail] (Jey Wolofsky) wrote:
: >Hello! Could any provide their critical comments or opinions re the Sony
: >SW77? thanks!
: >
: >
: I find it to be a wonderful radio.  Some people like the way it works (I do),
: some don't.

: steve

Check out the reviews available on the RNED web page (sorry, i don't have
the address).  They find that the 55 performs better than the 77 as a
receiver, leaving aside the convenience features of the 77.

cheers,

ted



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: FS: Sony SW77: Critical Comments
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 10:34:21 GMT
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[e-mail] (Edward Gosfield) wrote:

>Check out the reviews available on the RNED web page (sorry, i don't have
>the address).  They find that the 55 performs better than the 77 as a
>receiver, leaving aside the convenience features of the 77.

I assume that RNED is a reference to Radio Netherlands. If so, the URL
is http://www.rnw.nl






From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RADIO 0NE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: HALLICRAF.S-38D
Date: 19 Aug 1995 17:57:32 -0400
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HI ALL, Can anyone give me the tube numbers for the HALLICRAFTERS MODEL
S-38D. any info would help.
thank u much. Feel free to e-mail
radiooneaol.com
honeyof39
susan55


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RJ. Turner)
Subject: Help Please
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Does anyone know if AFN/AFRTS broadcast on shortwave in Europe.


Richard

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JUSTIN WILSON)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 00:02:57 UNDEFINED
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        I WAS WONDERING IF THEIR WAS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO COULD TELL ME HOW TO SETUP
A RADIO STATION LIKE CRISTIAN SLATER DID IN THE MOVIE "PUMP UP THE VOLUME"?


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Merrill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
Date: 19 Aug 1995 17:36:24 -0400
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JUSTIN WILSON ([e-mail]) wrote:
:       I WAS WONDERING IF THEIR WAS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO COULD
        TELL ME HOW TO SETUP
: A RADIO STATION LIKE CRISTIAN SLATER DID IN THE MOVIE "PUMP UP THE VOLUME"?

Well Justin the first thing is if you're going to set up a pirate
station you had better stop SHOUTING ABOUT IT OVER THE INTERNET!

I guess the second thing you do is put a bunch of equipment in
an old rustbucket and run test transmissions winthin U.S
territorial waters. Sheeze.

Thirds, anyone?

Bill


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
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Be sure to budget around $17000 for the fine the FCC will charge.
For that kind of money, you probably could buy time on some starving
AM station, and you would get wider coverage too.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
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Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:40:23 GMT
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And if you're still interested after the other follow-ups, post the same
article in alt.radio.pirate (but do it in lower case, please).

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:58 1995
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From: Kim Niendorf <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
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[e-mail] (JUSTIN WILSON) wrote:
>
>       I WAS WONDERING IF THEIR WAS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO COULD TELL ME HOW TO SETUP
> A RADIO STATION LIKE CRISTIAN SLATER DID IN THE MOVIE "PUMP UP THE VOLUME"?


Write to the FCC.  They will supply you with all the details.
You will find them in the Yellow Pages.


Kim





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:22:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Paulo Teixeira,N3MGA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hurrican freq request
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 08:25:39 -0500
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8967 khz has been extremely busy with a hurricane tracking net,booming in
loud here in DC.Good spot to start listening to the action :-)

73's

--
"Freedom of speech is the right to shout THEATRE! in a crowded fire"
                a yippie proverb

                         Paulo A Teixeira,N3MGA
                 Sysop of Gallery's BBS at 202-333-0407.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:00 1995
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From: Keith Stein <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hurrican freq request
Date: 18 Aug 1995 22:47:18 GMT
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I've been listening to all that activity also, but my records say its
AWACS traing operations. What tells you that its hurricane operations?
I'm still new to this stuff and learning.





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:00 1995
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From: Keith Stein <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hurrican freq request
Date: 18 Aug 1995 22:52:12 GMT
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I've been listening the 8967 kHz activity also. What makes you think its
hurricane operations? According to my records its AWACS training
operations. I'm still new to this and learning.




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:01 1995
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From: Keith Stein <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hurrican freq request
Date: 18 Aug 1995 22:51:51 GMT
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I've been listening the 8967 kHz activity also. What makes you think its
hurricane operations? According to my records its AWACS training
operations. I'm still new to this and learning.




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Alpert)
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Subject: Re: Hurricane freq request
Date: 19 Aug 1995 16:21:11 -0400
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On Wed, 16 Aug 1995 in article <Hurrican freq request>,
'[e-mail] (Austin Kelly)' wrote:


>If anyone has a good list of utility freqs. that would be active
>during a hurricane, please post them for the entire list.  I think
>a lot of people on the East Coast might be interested!
>Thanks.

   The freqs I've heard and seen reported so far this season
    are 6739, 11244 and 13204 kHz., all USB.  Both Teal 01
    (Air Force recon) and NOAA 43 (NOAA) have been heard,
    passing traffic to the National Hurricane Center in Miami
    thru MacDill and Ascension.

    Interestingly, the Hurricane Center - 'Miami Monitor' - has not
    been heard directly since the NHS moved to their new quarters
    from Coral Gables.



--
David R. Alpert, KB2LUM
ABC News
[e-mail] - home
[e-mail] - work










From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Keith Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: I HAVE A KENWOOD R-1000 WHICH MY DAD HAS OWNED SINCE NEW. IT
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 95 00:38:31 -0700
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I have a Kenwood R-1000 for sale which my Dad bought brand new. I have no
idea what it's worth. It's in excellent condition. This is a reciever only.
Can somebody respond and let me know the value of this unit??


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:03 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Icon R-1 For Sale
Date: 19 Aug 1995 01:39:24 GMT
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Icon R-1 complete with cellular frequencies for sale. Includes all manuals, desk top rapid charger and extra battery pack.

Make offer.

Tom


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kim Andrew Elliott)
Subject: Re: Jamming of VOA
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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VOA English has not generally been the target of jamming by any
source.  Perhaps the jamming on 9645 is aimed at another station
on the frequency.

VOA Mandarin is still being jammed by the Chinese.

Kim Elliott
VOA
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
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Subject: Re: Jamming of VOA
Date: 20 Aug 1995 14:51:00 GMT
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>   Simon Buxton <[e-mail]> writes:
>  I listen to Voice of America (in English) from time to time, usually in our
>  evenings at about 10:00 UTC on 9645 kc/s. There always appears jamming
in
>  the background, though not at sufficient volume to be a nuisance as VOA
>  is usually at S9 +20db. Does anyone know who is doing the jamming and
>  why, now that the cold war is over?
>
>  Simon
>

The cold war may be over, but there are still plenty of countries that don't
like what the VOA has to say.  China is probably the main culprit of VOA
jamming.  Reportedly, Thailand and Burma (or are they still called Myanmar)
regularly jam VOA and BBC as well.  I don't know if Cuba still jams VOA, or if
they save their electricity for Marti.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: KCNA N.Korean FAX
Date: 20 Aug 1995 16:21:54 GMT
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Well, last weekend I was able to get again the N Korean FAX 60/288 R/L,
on 11476 or thereabouts.  At least they are still there, even though
summer conditions are pretty poor.  Anyone else getting these?

And is there anyone else sending newsfax over HF?  Or are these guys
the last  holdouts?  Haven't found Argentina since about a year ago.

Michael



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Listening to AM radio next to a transmitter tower
Date: 19 Aug 1995 08:50:08 GMT
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I took my little AM radio to Mt. Sutro in the middle of San Francisco to
try and determine which AM stations in SF use Mt. Sutro Tower to
broadcast. (Sutro Tower is that big ugly red and white thing in the middle
of the city; if you've been to San Francisco you've seen it.) I set my
radio on a concrete abutment just outside the fence surrounding the tower
and got quite a listening experience! I've never heard signals all over
the place like that. In several places I heard THREE different signals of
equal strength on the same frequency! Sutro Tower also broadcasts some FM
stations; and I've never heard an FM station on AM! ;) I feel sorry for
the people who live in the neighborhoods surrounding the tower. At the
corner of Laguna Honda and Clarendon outside an apartment complex I was
getting pretty severe interference. (That's about a half mile from the
tower.) And there are houses just several hundred feet from the tower!
Just a little interesting note for everybody. ;) (BTW does anybody want
the results of my survey, or is the location of the transmitting tower of
a station irrelevant?)

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


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Norm Lehfeldt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Listening to AM radio next to a transmitter tower
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 18:57:27 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:

>I took my little AM radio to Mt. Sutro in the middle of San Francisco
to
>try and determine which AM stations in SF use Mt. Sutro Tower to
>broadcast.

Sorry. There are NO AM broadcast transmitters on Mt. Sutro.

Because of the wavelengths used for AM, the antennas must be much
bigger than those used at TV/FM frequencies. In addition, there is no
particular advantage to height for AM antennas. They do better in low,
swampy areas where the ground conductivity is good. Such as the old
KKHI (now KPIX) AM site next to the Bayshore freeway in San Carlos.

What you were hearing is various mixing products caused by extreme
overloading of the front end of your radio.

You are right, the folks living around there have a terrible time with
reception. Almost any audio device is bedevilled by strong TV sync
buzz.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Logging Program
Date: 20 Aug 1995 18:17:17 GMT
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Richard Murnane ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >Tom Nieling <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >
: >>Does anyone know of a windows SWL program that also will print reception
: >>reports?
: >>Thanks, Tom
: >
: >

: Ham Log 3.1 by Robin Gandevia VK2VN is an excellent DOS-based logging
: program (which I happen to be evaluating at the moment) Demo versions are
: also available - email the author or me...

--

    You may also want to look for SWLOGit. The Shortwave/Radio Catalog has
a link to it, if you have WWW access -  http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/

 The WWW page is "http://www.io.org/~saturn/SWLOGit.html".

  The blurb read in part:

  David Toste ([e-mail] or [e-mail]) has created a
super IBM PC program for creating and managing shortwave radio logs called
"SWLOGit".

  The program records and displays many log parameters beyond frequency and
time.  Included are utilities for MUF chart and map generation, solar
terminator, time-zone map, calendar, sun rise/set, QSL addresses, and automatic
QSL report generator, database export/import, printing and more.


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Len Winkler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Microwave discussion on this week's show!
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 18:11:12 GMT
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Kent Britain will discuss microwave communications on The Ham Radio & More
Show this week, Monday, 8/21/95, on 7.435 (WWCR), at 0400utc & 0900utc, and
again Saturday, 8/26/95, at 1600utc on 12.160.
Len

Len Winkler, KB7LPW                           [e-mail]
P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
Phoenix, Az. 85068-9219
Ham Radio & More Show info at:
http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/ham-more.html
Show also airs on WWCR shortwave, 7.435mhz, tape delayed,
 Monday at midnight ET (0400utc), and again at 5:00am ET (0900utc), and
Saturdays at noon ET (1600utc) on 12.160.






From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Passport to World Radio out?
Date: 20 Aug 1995 13:38:37 GMT
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Luis Nadeau ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I haven't been following swl for a few years, but if I recall properly,
: Larry Magne use to review radios in one of the annuals, _Passport to World
: Radio_, or was it the other one?

: Is the 1996 edition out yet?

: Luis Nadeau VE9LN
: [e-mail]
: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada


    That's the book and the new one I believe comes out in September.
Happy listening!

Tom Randall, KB2SMS



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (JUSTIN WILSON)
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Subject: pirate radio
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 23:52:53 UNDEFINED
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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:09 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Portable, what should I get?
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 17:49:58 -0500
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Try a Radio Shack DX390 or 392.  I have had good luck with mine and it was not
that exspensive.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: President's Saturday Morning Radio Address
Date: 19 Aug 1995 08:55:44 GMT
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In article <410tb6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (WWCR1) wrote:

> >Does anyone know if it's possible to pick up the President's Saturday
> Morning
> >Radio Address via shortwave?
> >Thanks!
> >Sean Peisert
>
> Absolutely possible (complete with the Republican response as well).
> Check out the following times and frequencies:
>
> Saturday - 2:00PM-Central (1900UT) on 15.685 Mhz
> Saturday - 3:00PM-Central (2000UT) on 12.160 Mhz
> Saturday - 6:00PM-Central (2300UT) on  9.475 Mhz
>
> Hope this is of some help to you.
>
> Adam W. Lock, Sr.
> Operations Manager
> WWCR-International
> Adam W. Lock, Sr.
> Operations Manager, WWCR-Shortwave
> Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
>
> "Change is the only constant!"

BTW, I'd like to know where I can listen to it on regular broadcast
(AM/FM). I live in San Francisco.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (777)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: QRM HELL or is it my radio? :(
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 13:42:47
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In article <410d8t$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) writes:

>After putting up a small folding L antenna and getting preselector box
>I now find I'm getting some kind of god awful sputtering QRM on my
>Kenwood R-5000

Is the preselector amplified?  The r-5000 is sensitive enough with an external
antenna you probably are amplifying all the noise at your QST. Try turning off
the preselector or turning the gain down.

777


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: QRM HELL or is it my radio? :(
Date: 18 Aug 1995 18:39:37 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (777) writes:
>
>In article <410d8t$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Jay Marvin ) writes:
>
>>After putting up a small folding L antenna and getting preselector
box
>>I now find I'm getting some kind of god awful sputtering QRM on my
>>Kenwood R-5000
>
>Is the preselector amplified?  The r-5000 is sensitive enough with an
external
>antenna you probably are amplifying all the noise at your QST. Try
turning off
>the preselector or turning the gain down.
>
>777
Already did that. Thanks. 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 Aug 21 18:23:12 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail] (Hanno Schwalm)
Subject: Re: R-5000 IF Shift
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <40o038$[e-mail]> <40o7q2$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 01:09:05 +0200
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In article <40o7q2$[e-mail]>,
          [e-mail] (Jay Marvin ) wrote:

> In <40o038$[e-mail]> Tom Morse <tmorse @ub.com> writes:
> >
> >Does anyone know if there is a mod to allow use of the IF shift in the
> >AM mode as opposed to SSB only?
> >
>
> I think the answer is no. At least there isn't one on my set. I've
> never heard of IF Shift being used with anything other than SSB. Anyone
> else???
>
> Jay
I don't see any reason do do so.

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


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:12 1995
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From: Craig Copelan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Canada International
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 01:53:45 -0500
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I noticed your post about radio Canada and I thought I would
approach you with a question regarding radio canada. I am
internested in listening to a concert scheduled on regular
Canadian CBC broadcasting for the evening of September 1. Is
it possible to receive this broadcast where I live in California
Via shortwave or through other means. Thanks for your response.!


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (keith fenwick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.new-zealand,rec.sport.rugby
Subject: Re: Radio New Zealand International Sports Schedule/18
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 06:51:10 GMT
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[e-mail] (Adrian Sainsbury) wrote:

>Updated:  Wednesday, August 16, 1995


>                RADIO NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL
>                     SPORTS COVERAGE

And what sort of coverage are we going to get of the cricket tour to
India?




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John M. Bilek)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack amplified indoor antenna
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Frank Adrian ([e-mail]) wrote:
: BTW, last night (8/18/95 ~0430-0600) the propagation on the 60 and 49 M
: bands was excellent (relatively speaking, given the crappy spot at the
: SS cycle we're at).
: ___________________________________________________________________________
[snip]

You noticed that too?  My roommate now KNOWS I'm crazy!  I was laying
down on the carpet in the livingroom with the radio just out the doorway
on the balcony (can you say run-on?).  I had my wire antenna flung over
the balcony rail down to the ground in the ivy below.  What a sight I
must've been!  Now I know I'm hooked!


--
Johnny.

[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Craigbrews)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack amplified indoor antenna
Date: 19 Aug 1995 15:09:51 -0400
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Well, I've been playing with that Radio Shack active antenna and I like
it.  I think there is probably better product on the market, but for
thirty bucks I'm satisfied. I found that the antenna actually interfered
with AM reception, even with the antenna power OFF.  Once I unplugged it
from my receiver the AM came in fine. As for FM I don't know yet.  But
I've logged a few shortwave stations that up till now have been tough for
me to snag here in El Paso.  Hope this helps.    Craig


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles copeland)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Experiences
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <grinch.808681938@ccnet>, Mark Gingrich <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Harvey Spencer <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>> One thing that I can say for Radio Shack is that they do indeed have
>> a special order warehouse in Texas where wheere they keep "hard
>> to find" items like weird batteries and tubes....
>
>Oh, yes...I've heard of this place.  In fact, it's rather famous, having
>been the subject of a Broadway play and (later) a Hollywood movie.  Think
>it was called "Best Little Warehouse in Texas"...or something like that. ;)

Radio Shack is famous for not orphaning products for MANY years. I worked
in that warehouse 15 years ago repairing TRS-80's. Its BIG!!!
I'd be they still support TRS-80 model I! (done know though)



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Experiences
Date: 20 Aug 1995 14:46:19 GMT
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>   [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich) writes:
>  Harvey Spencer <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>  > One thing that I can say for Radio Shack is that they do indeed have
>  > a special order warehouse in Texas where wheere they keep "hard
>  > to find" items like weird batteries and tubes....
>

In my experience RS has been a real mixed bag.  The past few years they have
had some decent SW equipment, unlike years past.  But most of the sales
people is utterly clueless when it comes to anything beyond TVs or VCRs it is
frightening.  Back when they were selling the (ill-fated) DX-300/302, I was in
a local RS buying wire, when a man came in wanting to buy a ham transciever
for his grandson's birthday.  The salesman proceeded to sell him a DX-302!
("Yes, you can talk all over the world on this!  You plug the microphone in
here (indicates the jack where the code practice key went.)  Usually I'm a
MYOB type, but I just had to intervene. And I don't think they're much
improved today.

RS is fine, as long as you know exactly what you want, and will never, ever
have need of assistance or service.

That aside, any truth to the rumor they will be bringing out a table-model
SW receiver for next year?



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Cusick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Experiences
Date: 21 Aug 1995 02:18:11 GMT
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>Radio Shack is famous for not orphaning products for MANY years. I worked

I bougth a cb radio at RS two years ago.
It didn;t work, so I took it back.
They sold me a more expensive one,
cause that was disconitued.
The microphone socket was loose... and so It didn;t work.
I took it back, they wiggled the socket to make it work
and told me it was fixed. I put it back in the car. it didn;t work.
i took it out again. and took it back.. again returned and didn;t work.
(It worked if you wiggled the mike socket, "just the right way".
I took it out and threw it away.
179 bucks down the crapper.
Sold the car, too. 91 buick, nice car....
Still have the box as a reminder never to buy there again.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: Radio Shack Experiences
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J.Tedford ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >   [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich) writes:
: >  Harvey Spencer <[e-mail]> writes:
: >

: a local RS buying wire, when a man came in wanting to buy a ham transciever
: for his grandson's birthday.  The salesman proceeded to sell him a DX-302!

yikes!

: RS is fine, as long as you know exactly what you want, and will never, ever
: have need of assistance or service.

A local RS sales person asked me all type of basic questions about SW when
i went to buy some coax and copper wire. At least this guy admited
he knew very little about SW. You right though, it's a mixed bag of
clueless to clueless-with-an-attitude sales people at RS. I usually
never go to RS unless I know exactly what I'm getting before I go.


Scott Gennari

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:18 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Realistic DX 300
Date: 20 Aug 1995 00:51:41 GMT
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Does anyone know how much a decent DX 300 goes for? How it performs etc?
I found one for $60.00 which includes all paperwork and also the service
manual. Is this a decent deal?
Thanks, -Dave



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Carey Brown)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REALISTIC DX 390
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 20:28:58 GMT
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[e-mail] (Mcnease) wrote:

>I  just had my dx-390 fixed and guess what it was!, a $3.20 transistor
>that went out causing me to not be able to pick up AM and shortwave.

Mr. McNease:

   I wonder if you have any idea of the designation for the transister
referred to above?  I have sick DX 390 myself and have no fear of
venturing into it if I have a clue or two.  I would assume that the
transistor in question must be in the "front end" for the receiver.

   I'd appreciate hearing from you.  Thanks and best regards...





From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:19 1995
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From: Jim Navary <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RTTY / Digital Listening on HF?
Date: 19 Aug 1995 10:37:05 GMT
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If you would like to try monitoring ships at sea, check out the maritime RTTY bands,
using AMTOR mode.  The ships use SITOR but it's exactly the same as AMTOR.

There are several bands. The 8 and 12 MHz bands are the best these days (lousy
propagation).  Try tuning between 8377 - 8396 kHz  and  12477 - 12560 kHz.

Good luck!

Jim Navary
AA4JN

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Carlo Gregori)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RTTY station on 4022 kHz : who are them?
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Carlo Gregori from Rome, Italy: There is a loud RTTY station on 4022
kHz, 75 baud, 850 Hz shift.
I have tried to decode it in Baudot, but I could obtain only garbage
on the screen, with a strong and centered signal. Other demodulation
modes do not appear adequate.
Does anybody know what station is and what are the modulation
parameters? Thank you



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:20 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Planck)
Subject: SELL OR TRADE
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FOR SALE: GRUNDIG SAT 700, 3 MO OLD, $325 SHIPPED
BEARCAT 9000 XLT W/GRE 800 MHZ CONV, 4 MO OLD, $375 SHIPPED
KENWOOD TS440SAT EXCELL COND $750 SHIPPED
AMERITRON AL80B AMP, 3 MO OLD $800 SHIPPED
KENWOOD TM241A 2M, 50 WATTS, 1 YR OLD NEVER MOBILE, $250
SHIPPED
SANGEAN ATS818 SHORTWAVE RECEIVER, GOOD COND $90 SHIPPED
WOULD CONSIDER TRADE FOR MINT YAESU FT990 OR MINT SONY 2010,
NO SCRATCHES, MUST BE LESS THAN A YR OLD

PH 317-724-3178 DEWAYNE AA9AF OR WRITE TO :

                               DEWAYNE PLANCK
                               1407 LINCOLN AVE, LOT 4
                               ALEXANDRIA, IN 46001


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:21 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: Shielded MW antenna loop
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In the Sept QST, page 96, there is a diagram showing how to make a
shielded loop antenna for 1.8MHz and 3.5 MHz.  I figured I could
modify the capacitor values to have it work on the MW AM BC band.

To make this antenna, get 20 feet of RG62.  At the midpoint of the
length of coax, remove about 1/4 inch of the outer shield all around.
join the shields at the ends of the coax together, and join to the
shield of some 5o ohm coax feedline (that feeds the radio).  connect
the center conductor of one end of the RG62 to the 50 ohm feedline center , and
connect a 0.005 cap to this point to the shields (ground).  Connect a
0.0012 cap to the other end of the RG62 loop center conductor to the
shields (ground).  The values aren't that critical (the AM MW band
covers a lot of change (octives) and even though the hams will want
to adjust them, their bands are narrower than the BC band).  Worked for
me.

The shield keeps electric fields off the antenna, but lets thru magnetic
fields.  Noise tends to be mostly electric, and radio stations have more
magnetic signal than the noise does, thus you get some S/N improvement.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:22 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shortwave Jazz
Date: 19 Aug 1995 17:10:17 GMT
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In <413rnt$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Coriayn R Zillmer)
writes:
>
>There must be some jazz programs broadcasting -- I just haven't found
any
>yet... Any good ones beamed to the east coast?
>
>
Try the Jazz Place on Radio Habana Cuba on Sunday nights. Also I've
heard jazz music on the BBC, VOA, and Radio Moscow.

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 Aug 21 18:23:22 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!voa3!ke
From: [e-mail] (Kim Andrew Elliott)
Subject: Re: Shortwave Jazz
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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VOA's Music USA (Jazz)

(Only VOA could come up with a program name with parentheses
in it! :-)  )

To the Middle East, North Africa, Europe
2010-2055 Monday through Friday
6040, 9760, 9770, 15205

To East Asia
1410-1455 Saturday
1143, 6110, 9760, 15160, 15425

Kim Elliott
VOA
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RDsmyrna)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Jazz
Date: 20 Aug 1995 11:52:47 -0400
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Radio New Zealand usually has a good jazz half hour just before their sign
off at about 8am Eastern Daylight Time here in the US.


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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Shortwave Jazz
Date: 19 Aug 1995 05:33:47 GMT
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In <413rnt$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Coriayn R Zillmer)
writes:
>
>There must be some jazz programs broadcasting -- I just haven't found
any
>yet... Any good ones beamed to the east coast?
>
>
You might want to look at the BBC World Service schedule--they have
Jazz for the Asking and, I think, Jazz Now and Then. I know the former
is on Sunday at 0730 which isn't a good time if you're only 4 hours
behind Greenwich. Anyway, they should be audible then on 9640.

The BBC World Service schedules are available at:

http://www.bbcnc.org.uk/worldservice/

You might also want to look at the VOA. I don't think they have a web
page but they do have gopher.voa.gov and ftp.voa.gov

I think WRNO, New Orleans might have one or two Jazz programs.







From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:24 1995
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Subject: Shortwave radios for sale
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DX-380..................................................$75
DX-390.................................................$145
ACTIVE ANTENNA..........................................$20
  Shipping charges extra.
  Email [e-mail] for additional info.

 NOTE: DX-380 is missing Battery covers.


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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Wigg )
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Subject: Soccer on Shortwave
Date: 21 Aug 1995 16:26:10 GMT
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After following the debate on SW Radios on this newsgroup I purchased a
YB400. I think I am happy with it although I do find the signal on BBC
comes and goes. However, the reason I purchased the set was to listen
to the English Football (soccer) result. I am however, very interested
in listening to english broadcasts of soccer matches, English or
otherwise. Does anyone know of times and frequencies where games are
broadcasted or any suggestions where I can look.

Thanks

Michael


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony ICF-7600G
Date: 21 Aug 1995 11:04:42 -0400
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Martin Barry ([e-mail]) wrote:
:  -=> Quoting [e-mail] to All <=-

:  rb> To anyone who owns, has used, or otherwise knows about the Sony
:  rb> ICF-7600G,  please post about it.  I was planning to get one, but I
:  rb> want to know a bit  more about it before I do.
,SNIP>
:         I bought a Sony ICF-7600 (without the G, but probably very similar)
:         about ten days ago.
<snip>
The 7600 and 7600D are quite different from the 7600G.   All are about
the same size and look somewhat alike, but otherwise the 7600G has
many desirable features that the others lack.  I have had them all.
The G is very much the best among them.
Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (KC7GMR)
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Subject: Soon to be Okinawa SWL
Date: 20 Aug 1995 13:27:52 -0400
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Gents,
I've got orders to Kadena on the island of Okinawa and was wondering how
the SWL is on "the rock".  I've got a Grundig 700.  Any info would be
appreciated.
Thanks & 73!  Rick, [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:27 1995
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Date: 18 Aug 1995 19:00:39 GMT
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Scott Saloway ([e-mail]) wrote:

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

: O Canada!
: Our home and native land,
: True patriot love,
: In all thy sons command.
: With glowing hearts we see thee rise
: The True North strong and free,
: From far and wide, O Canada,
: We stand on guard for thee.
:  God keep our land
:  Glorious and free,
:  O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. (repeat)

: O Canada!
: Where pines and maples grow,
: Great prairies spread
: And lordly rivers flow,
: How dear to us thy broad domain,
: From East to Western Sea,
: Thou land of hope, for all who toil!
: Thou True North strong and free!
:  God keep our land
:  Glorious and free!
:  O Canada! We stand on guard for thee! (repeat)

: O Canada!
: Beneath thy shining skies
: May stalwart sons
: And gentle maidens rise,
: To keep thee steadfast through the years
: From East to Western Sea,
: Our own beloved native land!
: Our True North strong and free!
:  God leep our land,
:  Glorious and free!
:  O Canada! We stand on guard for thee! (repeat)

How about the original lyrics en francais?  I much prefer them.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
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Subject: Re: Source for "Oh Canada"
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If you spend much time at all DXing, it's probably a good idea to familiarize
yourself with the national anthems.  Larger public libraries usually will have a
record/tape/CD of national anthems.  This makes a good additon to your
radio reference library.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:29 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Renner)
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Subject: Re: SW radio
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tony Lazcano)
writes:
>
>
>I would like to upgrade my SWL radio. I was thinking of purchasing a
Drake
>R8a. Are there any others I should consider? I don't do any utility
work.
>
>I am especially interested in picking up South American station.


If you are not interested in utilities I would very seriously consider
the Lowe HF 225 Europa.  It is an excellent SW broadcast radio an is
very quiet.  I am primarily a tropical band DXer and love the 225E for
that puropse.

The Drake R8 is also a good choice.  I would wait until the R8A has hit
the market for awhile and you can get some opinions as to the merit of
it's price increase over the R8.  You may be able to get a good price
on a used R8.

Greg Renner
Secretary of the Minnesota DX Club
612-653-5962 club hotline




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:29 1995
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From: Lee Hsieh <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW Radio Adaptor connection broken
Date: 21 Aug 1995 03:15:16 GMT
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The other day I accidentally dropped my Panasonic SW
while the adaptor was still plugged in. The radio's fine
and works with batteries but not the adaptor.  Apparently
the adptor connection(metal housing) cracked when it was
dropped.

How easy is this to fix?  Would the costs be more than the
value of the radio($200)?

Lee




From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (DOMINIC POST)
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Subject: SWL antenna
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Help, Help, Help!!!!

Anyone have any opinion's about a short wave antenna???

How are 1-"Alpha Delta", Dx-SWL Sloper. A 60' long sloper. $67.95
                      or
        2-"Antenna Supermarket", Eavesdropper SWL Sloper
            67.5' long.   $74.95
Are these antenna's any good? If so which one is best?
Or does someone have a better one to recommend. It will hang from a
50' tower.

Thank you one and all.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sync Detection 7600G
Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:24:49 -0400
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I think I finally have this synchronous detection (SD) thing figured out,
thanks to all who e-mailed me and/or posted to this newsgroup. Thought I
would share my latest experience for those still interested.

Using SD to eliminate adjacent channel inteference or hetrodynes is rather
straight forward, and the dramatic improvement is obvious. I had trouble
understanding and appreciating the improvement that occurs when selective
fading is the problem.

For those who don't know, as I didn't, selective fading happens when the
two audio sidebands and the carrier get screwed up because the ionosphere
is shifting about and reflecting these three slightly-different
frequencies differently. The result is a rather sudden distortion of the
audio, which might get louder or softer, followed by a rapid return to
normal.  Selective fading is different from general fading in which the
entire signal becomes weaker or stronger, but not distorted. (I suppose
you could have both at the same time.)

This morning (10:00 AM CDST) I was listening to BBC on 11865, and the
signal in Alabama was good, but not overly strong. Selective fading was
occuring. I was listening on a Grundig YB400 which does not have SD.  I
got my Sony 7600G and turned it on without using SD. It, too, was
experiencing the distorted audio of selective fading in sync with the
Grundig as you might expect.

Then I switched the Sony to SD and turned the volume down. When the
Grundig went into distorted audio, I immediately flipped the volume up on
the Sony. No distortion! The audio was clear as a bell. Beautiful. The
effect is more subtle than killing a hetrodyne, but very impressive
nonetheless.  I switched off the SD and sure enough, the Sony audio was
distorting again. Did this several times to get the sense of it.

One thing that threw me off in the beginning in trying to understand all
this is that the SD on the 7600G I have cannot handle selective fading
with a strong signal. It goes right on distorting as if the SD were not
there. In fact, the distortion gets worse. Switching from DX to Local does
not affect it. Maybe my 7600G is just off specs or defective, although I
noticed someone else reported 7600G distortion using SD with a strong
signal. Also, my 2010 with SD handles selective fading on strong signals
with no problem, which further added to my earlier confusion.

Well, I'm going to lay this to rest and stop fighting the problem. Maybe
this will help someone else. Many thanks to all who responded to my
inquiry, and if I got some of this wrong, well, please right my wrongs.
:-}

Cheers... Harold Rodriguez


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
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Subject: There ought to be a law
Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:21:25 GMT
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One thing that becomes noticeable when reading all the posts on antennas
and antenna adivce in this group is how many people are plauged with noisy
reception.  All the electronic junk we surround ourselves with: computers,
TVs, microwaves, etc :  buzz, buzz, buzz, day and night.  And it gets worse
every year, with the introduction of new gadgets. (I just can't wait for the
"wireless computer revolution" to get going...)

I suppose this falls under the heading of "progress", but it cheeses me that so
much stuff is manufactured without ANY regard to the electrical interference
it produces, despite supposed FCC regulations.  I've had some very  specific,
identifiable instances where QRN has completely obliterated any listening on
AM/SW, and  no amount of complaining to local, state, or federal
"authorities" has produced anything. I don't expect the FCC to be able to do
anything about the RF pollution in general, but when I have a specific
interference complaint, it would be nice to get some kind of response.

 Of course, let me put a pirate station on the air, and then watch them all
mobilize.



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Urrutia)
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Subject: Re: There ought to be a law
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 18:36:30 GMT
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In article <417jtl$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (J.Tedford) wrote:
>One thing that becomes noticeable when reading all the posts on antennas
>and antenna adivce in this group is how many people are plauged with noisy
>reception.  All the electronic junk we surround ourselves with: computers,
>TVs, microwaves, etc :  buzz, buzz, buzz, day and night.  And it gets worse
>every year, with the introduction of new gadgets. (I just can't wait for the
>"wireless computer revolution" to get going...)
>
>I suppose this falls under the heading of "progress", but it cheeses me that
so
>much stuff is manufactured without ANY regard to the electrical interference
>it produces, despite supposed FCC regulations.  I've had some very  specific,
>identifiable instances where QRN has completely obliterated any listening on
>AM/SW, and  no amount of complaining to local, state, or federal
>"authorities" has produced anything. I don't expect the FCC to be able to do
>anything about the RF pollution in general, but when I have a specific
>interference complaint, it would be nice to get some kind of response.
>
> Of course, let me put a pirate station on the air, and then watch them all
>mobilize.
>

RFI drives me *NUTS* here in Livermore CA. There are very noisy powerlines and
transformers all over the area. I think one problem is the lack of FCC funding
(I even read recently of a proposal to eliminate the FCC). I've never taken
the time to complain to either the FCC or local public service.

I'm no expert (perhaps this comment will prompt some inputs from some of you
who are), but I think it is partly the responsibility of the manufacturer of a
receiver (TV, radio) to design some level of immunity to RFI. Most devices
will emit some level of RFI, and these manufacturers are also responsible for
come level of minimizing such radiation as well.

You can try the WWW for info & solutions for minimizing RFI at:

http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc/arrl.html

I find using wideband SW antennas amplifies tons of manmade RFI, but still use
them under certain circumstances (mostly because I've been too lazy to put up
my DX Sloper antenna!)

I've heard you can walk around the neighborhood with a portable receiver,
identify a light pole with a noisy transformer, and pound on it with a hammer
to try to "shake" mechanical connections generating noise and report the
locations to local power companies (who are supposed to check them out), but I
have not tried this myself. The idea is to give them specifics rather than
general complaints. This supposedly makes it easier for them to respond.

In closing, I'm not disagreeiong with you, just trying to pass on some stuff I
read about.


------------
Fred Urrutia
[e-mail]
Livermore, CA


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald R. Putnick)
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Subject: Re: There ought to be a law
Date: 20 Aug 1995 18:31:40 GMT
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In article <417s4b$[e-mail]>, Fred Urrutia <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[snip]
>I'm no expert (perhaps this comment will prompt some inputs from some of you
>who are), but I think it is partly the responsibility of the manufacturer of a
>receiver (TV, radio) to design some level of immunity to RFI. Most devices
>will emit some level of RFI, and these manufacturers are also responsible for
>come level of minimizing such radiation as well.
>[snip]
>I find using wideband SW antennas amplifies tons of manmade RFI, but still use
>them under certain circumstances (mostly because I've been too lazy to put up
>my DX Sloper antenna!)
>[snip]

I'm going through an RFI hunt and my local power company, Southern California
Edison, has been most helpful.  I've learned from them and from lots of RFI
reading that compliance with RFI standards doesn't preclude RFI.  An amateur
radio operator's transmitter may meet spec and a person's television may meet
spec, but the spec on the TV wasn't derived considering a transmitter
next door.  Same thing with touch-lamps and table-top receivers (my situation).
If appliances had to emit NO rfi and be shielded from ALL rfi, we'd be paying
a bundle for appliances.  We just happen to be participating in one of the
two hobbies that weren't included when appliance RFI standards were created.

And I don't want to discourage you, but I didn't hear the touch-lamp with
a short antenna.  I started hearing it when I installed my Eavesdropper.
The Sloper may help, but it might not cure things.

--
Don Putnick
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (777)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tiny-Tenna
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 13:56:47
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In article <410vod$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Joseph Arcieri) writes:


>I need a little antenna help. I have a Sony 7600G and an using the Radio
>Shack amplified antenna (I live in a condo).  Is the Tiny-Tenna a better
>solution and (I'm sure this was probably asked a zillion times before) but
>what is an "active" antenna?

An active antenna is an antenna, usually short, usually vertical, in
combination with an amplifier (hence active).  Marketed for those
unable/unwilling to install an outdoor antenna, these systems work to varying
degrees at different locations. Usually, they tend to amplify the noise and
QRM at your site since most noise is vertically polarized.

I suspect, since you are still looking, that your active antenna is
overloading the radio and you are getting all sort of spurious signals on your
radio.

Go to Wallmart and buy a steel slinky. Get a length of hookup wire and solder
an alligator clip to each  end.  Try to orient the slinky over a large window,
horizontally if possible, by running it on a length of monofilament like a
curtain rod.  Clip one end of your wire to the slinky and the other to the
retracted antenna.

I use such an antenna whenever I travel with my Sony SW100S, and it
outperforms the active antenna included with the radio.

I hope this helps!

777


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
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Subject: Re: Tiny-Tenna
Date: 20 Aug 1995 15:06:48 GMT
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>   [e-mail] (Joseph Arcieri) writes:
>  I need a little antenna help. I have a Sony 7600G and an using the Radio
>  Shack amplified antenna (I live in a condo).  Is the Tiny-Tenna a better
>  solution and (I'm sure this was probably asked a zillion times before) but
>  what is an "active" antenna?
>
>  Thanks, Joe
>
>>>>

An "active antenna" simply means that the antenna has an RF amplifier,
either a tunable one (like the RS unit) or untunable (like the Tiny-tenna) to
make up for the fact that the antenna itself is very short.  For all the hoopla
about them, fact is they don't work as well as an outdoor antenna: 50-75 feet
of wire in the clear is just about always superior.  But, if you live where you
can't have an outdoor antenna, an active antenna may mean the difference
between hearing SW or not.

As for the Tiny-antenna, I was very skeptical when I bought it:  it's just a little
tiny circuit board without so much as a case.  But the performance was
suprising:  every bit as good as the RS model, and produced less electrical
noise.  For $10, it's a good value.

Whatever you do, I'd suggest stringing up as much wire indoors as you can:
around the perimeter of the ceiling, down the hallway, out the balcony if you
have one.  Experiment, experiment, experiment!  Or, if you live above the 1st
floor, you can make a stealth (well, sort of) antenna out of thin, light wire,
and dangle it out the window when you're listening.  Basically, the more wire
you can attach to these active antenna, the more likely you'll be able to get
some decent reception.

Good luck



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:36 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news2.aimnet.com!NewsWatcher!user
From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: TV DXing in San Francisco
Date: 19 Aug 1995 08:29:43 GMT
Organization: Aimnet Information Services
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NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-sf1-20.iway.aimnet.com

Lately it seems that even though the conditions would be excellent for TV
DXing here, it seems that all I can get are the usual Bay Area stations
(with the occasional exception of Channel 64 in Stockton). I remember that
when I was living in Sacramento all the DX I got was from low powered Bay
Area stations. So I was hoping that somebody in San Francisco could answer
the following:
What is the usual TV DX that is recievable in San Francisco?
What are the best conditions to recieve it?
I figure if I know the optimum weather conditions for TV DX and the most
common DX recieved in San Francisco then I can have a starting point with
something to look for, and then I can go from there.

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


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:37 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Value of old SW receivers?
Date: 20 Aug 1995 17:36:35 GMT
Lines: 9
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>
>       I have a few old tube shortwave receivers in my basement, and
>I was wondering if they may have any value. One of them is a Hammarlund

I have seen the helicrafter go for about $100 in antique stores. I think you may
get more money from the survivalist type of people. they like tube gear becuase
it will work after a nuke attack. I heard on one show a whole program about
this.


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:38 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Lyn R. Kennedy)
Subject: Re: what am i hearing
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
References: <40t5rb$[e-mail]> <4128sf$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 18:52:23 GMT
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Sender: [e-mail]

In article <4128sf$[e-mail]>,
WILLIAM CLAY JONES  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In <40t5rb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Bill
>Rock jr) writes:
>>
>>im getting what sounds like sideband communications
>>on 5600,5619 although i cant seem to tune them in. is it
>>possible to be using speech scrambling on a sideband mode.
>>does anyone think this may be military communications?
>>
>>
>More than likely, what you're hearing is speech inversion scrambling, a
>very simple (and not very secure) encryption method employed in the
>private sector.  Secure military comms are digitally encrypted and are
>indecypherable (you wouldn't even know they're there).  There are
>numerous kits on the market which allow you to decode (and encode)
>speech inversion, which sounds a great deal like SSB.

WRONG! If you used speech inversion on SSB, you would only need to switch
to the other sideband to hear it.

There are schemes which invert or switch portions of the audio range which
would sound like the signals described. I doubt there are any simple kits
to unscramble those.

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:38 1995
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Subject: Where to get 0-360pF variable capacitors
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 95 10:29:40 EST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Online Data Systems - Milwaukee, WI
Lines: 17


I have also been looking for such a device, and have had no luck...:(
I'd be interested in the same information as well, If you recieve a
response, could you please post it?


                         Thanks, and Good Luck!

                             Nate Gingras.


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[phone] - 300/1200/2400
[phone] - 9600/14400
[phone] - SouthEastern WI



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:39 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Norm Lehfeldt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Where to get 0-360pF variable capacitors
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 17:23:20 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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[e-mail] wrote:


>I have also been looking for such a device, and have had no luck...:(
>I'd be interested in the same information as well, If you recieve a
>response, could you please post it?

Page 15 of the AES catalogue has this listing:

VARIABLE CAPACITORS

Single section 365 pf, 1 3/16" long frame, 1/4" dia. shaft 9/16 long.
CCW rotation. 3 oz.

                                      No. CV-231               $7.95

Antique Electronic Supply
6221 S. Maple Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85283
[phone] (voice)
[phone] (toll-free FAX)



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:39 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!d2.tufts.edu!emerald.tufts.edu!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (William Merrill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WJJD 1120 kHz side-band oddity
Date: 18 Aug 1995 20:29:11 -0400
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I read on r.r.s. that HCJB mixes (if that was the word) its
ssb signal with an am carrier a certain percentage.
So if WJJD's signal has
dropped out of the lower sideband, but appears mid/upper sideband,
(intentionally or not) does that accomplish a similar effect?
Whatever effect that may be....

Bill "a little learning is a dangerous thing" Merrill


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RON HAUGER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: World of Radio Times/Fx?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 95 00:33:00 -0500
Distribution: world
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 On 08/18/95 JOEL RUBIN wrote to ALL...

 JR> Could someone please post the current times/fx for Glen Hauser's World
 JR> of Radio? It has become difficult to hear now that he's off World
 JR> Harvest Radio and WWCR is using 9475 at 2115. (The best reception here
 JR> in S.F. was Mon 0330 on KHWR or WWCR and both of these are off.)

        If you get a sat. dish, you can hear him in cd quality sound
at 7:30pm. Fri. E.D.T. on T2 tr. 21 5.8 audio. I just taped it.

     [e-mail]*KC4KNA*WATCHER OF THE SKIES*
     VBARC*AMSAT*RTTY*PACKET*SWL*ATV*TVRO*EXTRATERRESTRIAL

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From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:41 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Peter Keith )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WTB: Sony 2010
Date: 19 Aug 1995 12:56:00 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>
>Looking for Sony 2010 or equiv...must have external antenna
connector.
>What is comparable to it? Thanks... Bob

Bob, I have a 2010.  Please reply [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. Shea )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: YB500 vs. $20 radio. Guess which wins?
Date: 20 Aug 1995 14:32:11 GMT
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I hate to say it, but I'm currently enjoying a radio that I bought from
a street vendor in Istanbul for $20 more that I enjoy my expensive
YB500. Sure the YB500 has a lot more features, but it doesn't pick up
basic German and English broadcasts like the piece of junk radio. THat
radio is literally falling apart, it's not much bigger than a cigarette
carton and it's been banged around and abused for 3 years. It's a World
Multi-Band MT-800, if that means anything. How frustrating to spend so
much money and get so little performance. Wish I had bought a YB400.
RObert Shea
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Urrutia)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB500 vs. $20 radio. Guess which wins?
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 18:22:13 GMT
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In article <417h1b$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Robert J. Shea ) wrote:
>I hate to say it, but I'm currently enjoying a radio that I bought from
>a street vendor in Istanbul for $20 more that I enjoy my expensive
>YB500. Sure the YB500 has a lot more features, but it doesn't pick up
>basic German and English broadcasts like the piece of junk radio. THat
>radio is literally falling apart, it's not much bigger than a cigarette
>carton and it's been banged around and abused for 3 years. It's a World
>Multi-Band MT-800, if that means anything. How frustrating to spend so
>much money and get so little performance. Wish I had bought a YB400.
>RObert Shea
>[e-mail]

Fortunately, I read about the performance differences between the YB400 and
500 in places like Monitoring Times and on various newsgroups BEFORE I
purchased. Sorry to hear you got burned by purchasing the 500.

I have been very pleased with the 400. I also have a Grundig Traveller II, a
Satellit 700 and a Sony 2010. The Traveller II is analog dial, but has very
nice audio and decent performance for a small radio. The 400 travels with me
on business trips, packs nicely and is used for AM & FN bcst as well as
shortwave. The 700 sits at bedside and is used for everything. I bought some
Gilfer Shortwave pre-programmed ICs to plug into the 700 to save time and they
work well. I really like the audio "listenability" of the Grundigs.

I purchased the 400 and 700 second-hand from internet postings and got real
good buys on them. Keep yer' eyes posted and you might find a good deal,
however the recent prices I've seen for a new 400 look very attractive...I'd
recommend it.

I've not tried the newert Sonys but hear they are really good, so you might
want to look at them as well. I have too many hobbies (computers, music,
shortwave and scanners) so my wife won't let me buy radios these days...oh
well!


------------
Fred Urrutia
[e-mail]
Livermore, CA


From [e-mail] Mon Aug 21 18:23:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Fred Urrutia)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB500 vs. $20 radio. Guess which wins?
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 18:50:25 GMT
Organization: BEST Internet [phone]
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There's another thread going here re: the 400 vs. the Sony 7600G you should
check out. I didn't see this until after I replied to the original message.


------------
Fred Urrutia
[e-mail]
Livermore, CA


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:29 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!netnews.lightside.com!user35.lightside.com!user
From: [e-mail] (Raymond J. Sarrio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: **LOOP ANTENNA FOR VLF TO 15 MHZ AVAILABLE**
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 10:24:05 +0100
Organization: Raymond Sarrio Co.
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The HF-1 is a unique low noise loop ant. that can be placed on your
operating table.This ant. will null out interference, and it covers 5000
to 16000 KHz. It is now available at below retail prices at URL:

                      http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html

At this site you will find a discount catalog covering hundreds of radio
related products.

--
Ray Sarrio Co.
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:30 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!usc!crash!blade
From: [e-mail] (robert Sweeton)
Subject: **TRADE MY GEAR FOR TINY SW UNIT**
Organization: CTSNET
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 14:32:26 GMT
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I am seeking a tiny SW unit to use while backpacking.  I have the following articals that I would
be willing to trade, depending on the model offered.
1.  SANGEAN 803
2.  Realistic 20 ch programmable scanner (base unit)
3.  Bearcat 100 xlt hand held programmable scanner
4.  Sony 2010
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:31 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: no@no
Subject: Re: A new user
Sender: [e-mail] (News Admin ID)
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 Justin.  You have a graet radio.  Keep an eye on this group and soon
you will see all kinds of interesting frequencies posted.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:32 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cuny.edu!acc6!elik
From: Eli Kizhnerman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Antenna Question
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 11:53:50 -0400
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Hi,
I live in s pretty low area, between many private residential homes.  I
have set up a random wire antenna.  Here is a description:

The dashes are the inverted V made of wire, the 2 lines are also wires.

                        -       |                       |
                                -                       |
                                |       _               |
                                |               -       -
                                |               -       |
                                |       -               |
                        -       -                       |
                                |
This is basically is hanging under a wooden deck and is pointed in the
direction where I figure Israel is located(I am trying 2 recieve kol-israel).
The only problem is that the yard is surrounded by houses and the antenna
is really pointing into a nearby house.  I don't understand much about
antennas so can someobdy tell me if this setup is good and/or how to
improve it.  I am getting pretty decent reception with this, but it could
be better.  From the antenna I have an isulated wire going into my room
and I wrap it around my radio's(Panasonic RF-B45) telescopic antenna.  In
the best reception hours(3-5:30PM) I can even get clear reception when
my computer is turned on.

Any advice appriciated!

Eli.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:33 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news.cic.net!condor.ic.net!hal9k!jim.agar
From: [e-mail] (Jim Agar)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AST memory simms
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 25 Aug 95 21:11:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: HAL 9000 BBS, telnet hal9k.com or dial [phone], 28.8K
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Jim Agar)
Lines: 16

Hello,
I have an AST Premium Exec 386sx/20-25 4mb SIMM that I'm selling or
will trade for a good portable shortwave radio (sony, grundig, or ?).

I'm looking for $120 + s&h costs for this working SIMM. The numbers on
the simm are AST-4M-02 with 8 chips (v53c404bk60), 5 on one side and 3
on the flip.
Jim A.

Jim Agar               313 971 4706         [e-mail]
3420 Fernwood st.
Ann Arbor,  Mi.  48108


* SLMR 2.1a * Intercepts WELCOME!!!



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:33 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!atlas.axiom.net!atlas.axiom.net!jamiew
From: [e-mail] (Jamie Walker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Baha'i swl'ers
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:20:26 GMT
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HEllo!

I am looking for any Bahai's who are into the shortwave hobby to talk to!
Im sure they are out there somewhere! it would be fun to talk to others and
get their' perspective and comments about this wonderfull hobby!

I could see Bahai's into this hobby, because it is a hobby that in many
ways fits right into the Baha'i teachings etc,,,,

anyone who is please respond!!

I will post this from time to time to see if I get any results!!

Jamie

[e-mail]

:)





From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:34 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
From: Susan Shepard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BayGen wind-up radio
Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:57:46 GMT
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I can't find the original post about the wind-up radio, but there
is one coming out or just out in South Africa.  It was profiled
briefly in BBC Worldwide a couple of months ago.  Will look up
if anybody is interested.

 - Susan

--
-Susan


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:35 1995
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Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: building an outdoor anten
From: [e-mail] (Mike Balistreri)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <41i4p6$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 21:01:00 -0500
Organization: PC-OHIO PCBOARD - Cleveland, OH - 216-381-3320
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 => in a posting to ALL [e-mail] asked:

P>I am building an outdoor antenna to be used with a Grundig YB400.  Should the
 >single antenna wire be soldered to the inner/tip connector on the plug?
 >Should
 >the ground be soldered to the outer connector?

Good question.  I would like to know the answer myself - I hope
we see a good response.  In fact, I would like to expand the
question:  Why does a whip antenna on a battery operated portable
work?  Where is the earth reference?  Does it depend on the the
radio coupling capacitively to earth? . . . to its surroundings?
Can the efficiency of a whip be improved by supplying the radio
with a good ground?

Curious in Cleveland,  - MAB
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Al Burzynski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: building an outdoor antenna
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 17:10:17 GMT
Organization: Southwest Research Institute
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[e-mail] (Paul Johnson) wrote:

>I am building an outdoor antenna to be used with a Grundig YB400.  Should the
>single antenna wire be soldered to the inner/tip connector on the plug?  Should
>the ground be soldered to the outer connector?

>--
>[e-mail]

Experiment. I have had situations where a ground helped and other
situations where the signal was poorer with a ground. In a receive
only situation, things are not as critical as they are when you are
transmitting. Therefore, experiment and see which situation gives you
the best results.
Al




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:37 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!interlog.com!news
From: [e-mail] (Alan Gollom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Can't e-mail Radio Netherlands
Date: 27 Aug 1995 04:01:54 GMT
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I recently checked out Radio Netherlands on the Web, and it's fabulous.  I've
tried to send mail to them via the address they give on the Web
([e-mail]) but they keep being returned.  The mail server cites it as
'transient failure' ,  'unknown address', or 'undeliverable'.

Has anyone else had any problems getting through to R.N. via Internet?

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Alan

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Werner Funkenhauser)
Date: 23 Aug 95 22:21:11
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: CBC CALLSIGNS, CHILE-----
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In Message: <417u71$[e-mail]>,
            [e-mail] (Deane D. McIntynre) wrote:

References: <60.11555.4230.0N1F02D2#canrem.com> <413ccv$[e-mail]>

DD> In article <413ccv$[e-mail]>,
DD> DAVID SHEARMAN <[e-mail]> wrote:
DD> >Werner Funkenhauser ([e-mail]) wrote:
DD> >: There was a thread about CBC stations using calls that are designated f

DD> >Werner, I wonder if "Burketon Junction" is the same Burketon that is
DD> >about 4 miles south of me in Durham Region?
DD> >
DD> It is indeed the same Burketon Junction, located about 11 miles
DD> north of my old hometown of Bowmanville. However, their is much more

<much good stuff snipped>

WOW! What a great bit of Canadian radio history. A Distiller's Radio station.
I believe it. A lot of folks on the north shore of The Lakes were blatant in
supplying booze during the great thirst known as the US Prohibition. When I
was young, I lived near Leamington and Kingsville -- at the west end of Lake
Erie. There were a couple of old guys in the area, obviously very well off.
Whispered talk was that they made their lot by zooming out nightly, to places
like Put-In-Bay Ohio, in speedboats loaded with Walkerville's Pride, `Johny
Walker' during Prohibition days. Don't know if they ran a radio station, but
I'll bet they used radio!

When we were on the Newfoundland DXpedition, Jean Burnell took us down to a
place called Trepassy, well past the Cape Race Loran station. He told us that
`smuggling' from St. Pierre and Miquelon was still a way of life in parts of
the area.

Regards...
Werner
 * RM 1.3 03054 *
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| Fidonet : Werner Funkenhauser 1:250/930
| Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pyewacket1)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Clear-channel stations in US (MW)
Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:10:32 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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In article <41o8hg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(MikeDajja) writes:

>       50,0000 watt AM Stations
>
>              (Information taken in part from the AM Journal, coming out
>in September 1995)

Could you mention a little something about this AM Journal, as I've never
heard of a publication by that exact name lately, and answer why your list
stopped at 1050 kHz? I know there's a few more higher in the band...

Lynn.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:40 1995
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From: Susan Shepard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Cote d'Ivoire
Date: 27 Aug 1995 09:05:45 GMT
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Andy -

What a nice statement from you on WRTH's efforts to provide
tx/skd information...and the unfortunate arrogance of some,
albeit few, members of the DX community <g>.  Fortunately, this
community is largely characterized by persons such as the WRTH
gang who really do their best at all times and are
straightforward in sharing the best information they have!

  - Susan

--
-Susan


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:41 1995
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From: "Fedor G. Babanine" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Digitized SW Broadcasts
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 18:00:31 +0400
Distribution: world
Organization: PRIVATE
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Reply-To: [e-mail]
Keywords: VOA
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>   If anyone know where exist VOA's programs in Vietnamese, please
>   let me know the address.  I'm talking about the stuffs similar to
>   what VOA puts on their ftp site-digitized audio broadcast progs.
>   Also, would this be an excellent alternative to SW?  Instead of
>   "tuning," one can use "ftp" to do the trick.
>   Thanks in advance.
>
>   CC
  You can read any information about VOA from the Public mailserver VOA.
Send HELP in the body of your message to
                        [e-mail]
                                             Sincerely
                                                Fedor
             /\_____/\
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (David Onley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: EASY BEVERAGE ANTENNA
Date: 27 Aug 1995 09:38:38 +1000
Organization: South Pacific Union Of DX'ers Inc.
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (David M. Weeks) wrote:
> In <410qj1$[e-mail]>, Hermod Pedersen wrote:
>
>  ║ [e-mail] (David Onley) wrote:
>
>  ║ >I don't know which would be worse.. putting a beverage out in freezing cold
>  ║ >conditions like snow... or as we did last October, put our antenna out in
>  ║ >snake infested territory in 38C..
>
> Yeah--put down another vote for freezing cold!  Yeech.
>
Hi Dave

Anything under 20C in Oz is FREEZING... Give me thongs, zinc cream & a hat
anytime.. plus a big stick for the snakes <grin>

d.o

 David Onley. E-Mail (Internet) [e-mail]
              FidoNet 3:635/725
              Postal: P.O. Box 1163, Thornbury, Victoria, 3071, AUSTRALIA


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Martin de Radder)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,uk.amateur.radio,rec.radio.amateur.space,alt.radio.digital
Subject: Re: Email by radio from Yacht - HELP?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 14:27:06 GMT
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On 22 Aug 1995 17:59:05 GMT
[e-mail] (ken) wrote about
Re: Email by radio from Yacht - HELP?

>In article <41cmgg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Geoff Lynch) says:
>>
>Probably not by Amateur satellite, but by Inmarsat, which is a commercial
>system. I don't have any information on how to get started using the
>system except that it uses a frequency of around 2Ghz and you need a
>small (2-3ft) dish to access it. I believe the system is intended to be
>used primarily by underdeveloped countries for emergency medical communications.

Freq.s up/downlink for the vessel are in 1.5Ghz/1.6GHz, duplex distance
100Mhz.

Best for ur purpose is Inmarsat C. wich can run completely from 24V DC.
Antenna is small and not a dish but a Qudrifiller type antenna.

The Inmarsat C system is using a 600Bps up down link and is a store and
forward system. You can send/receive Msgs frm INT telex network, PSTN,
AX25 etc. You can also send an ASCII datafile to a fax machine ashore.

Best sold unit is from Thrane & Thrane in Denmark. Unit is sold
worldwide.

Sending receiving MSG's to the Internet is possible on some
coaststations, but is quit experimental on the moment of writing using
the X400 network.

>There are some systems designed to be used by ships for telephone
>traffic that could be used by individuals if they were willing to pay
>the price. Contact a marine radio salesman through a local marina for
>information. If your friends are in range of the Japanese digital cellular
>satellites, they could use them for worldwide communications. I don't think
>the US has its system in place yet.

There is also INMARSAT-M terminal, especial disigned for Portable work
and/or use ab a high sea going small vessel. Usage Telephony and low
speed FAX (2400 Bd), later on 2400Bd data will be added. 24V DC working
possible. No gyro compass needed.

For larger vessels there is a full size INMARSAT-B including full duplex
telephony, Telex, FAX at 9600Bd and DATA at 9600Bd.
The INMARSAT-B will replace the older INMARSAT-A.
For this equipment an AC supply (220V or 110V 50/60Hz) is needed aswel
as a good functioning gyro compass. 24V Emergency supply also available
for distres puposes.

INMARSAT has a worldwide coverage with 4 Stationairy satelites.



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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (777)
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Subject: Re: Email by radio from Yacht - HELP?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 14:52:18
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I use a program called Notify! to take my e-mail messages, paginate them, and
send out through an alphanumeric paging company.  I put in an SMTP gateway
between the Internet and Microsoft Mail.  When you send a message to my other
address, it ends up on my pager.

I know there are now global alphapagers where the signal comes from a
sattelite. This COULD be a viable solution to your problem.

Mike (777)


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:45 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Email by radio from Yacht - HELP?
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Organization: Cruzio Community Networking System, Santa Cruz, CA
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 23:45:24 GMT
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In article <41cmgg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Geoff Lynch) writes:
> I am not an amateur radio person, but have some understanding of
> technology, unlike my friends. They are retired and sailing slowly
> round the world on 37' yacht (currently ashore for winter in N.Z.)
>
> I am informed that there is the possibility of sending email via radio
> to amateur satellites which then can connect into good old
> internet/compuserve......from a laptop or similar on board. The have a
> radio which from N.Z. they could "talk" to mid USA and as far west as
> Austria, so presumably it is quite powerful. They want this facility
> to be able to leave email for their agent in UK so they can get spares
> ordered before they get into port.......
>
> Anyone any ideas if this is so , and if so, how do they go about it?
>
> Any info gratefully recieved. Please email me as well as posting any
> response for the education of others.
>
> Thanks a bunch in advance,   [e-mail]
This is possible over HF radio but I do not know how well it would work using
satellites. Amateur radio messages must be non-commercial and he may have
problems with third party messages but that would depend on where he is and
where he is licensed. If you would like some info on how to send Internet
e-mail over ham radio let me know and I will e-mail it to you.
.

--
Dave Wells KD6TO; INTERNET: [e-mail]
Packet:KD6TO@K6LY.#CENCAL.CA.USA.NOAM;  COMPUSERVE:74067,1755
(WA4UQQ Worldwide Amateur Radio Directory III KD6TO)
.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Gennari)
Subject: Re: English broadcasts to west coast USA?
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Brian Shaw ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (chris morley)
: wrote:

: >
: > HI....can someone E-mail me some frequancys to try from Los Angeles area.
:would like to listen earlier and also in the morning 14:00-17:00 GMT.   also other
: > english broadcasts.  thanks...Chris

: Hi Chris,


: There are a couple of books to also consider for this kind of information:
: Passport to Worldband Listening (I think that's the correct title) and the

It's "Passport to World Band Radio". :)

Scott Gennari


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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Hamlin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Equipment Recommendations?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 18:45:11 GMT
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My friend is interested in getting a good shortwave radio at a reasonable
price.  Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Bill Hamlin
[e-mail]
Winnipeg, Manitoba


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Equipment Recommendations?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 12:57:10 -0700
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In article <41l5nn$[e-mail]>,
Bill Hamlin <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>My friend is interested in getting a good shortwave radio at a reasonable
>price.  Do you have any suggestions?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>


This type of question can really only be answered properly if your friend
would provide the following basic information:

1) What is his budget?
2) Does he want a portable or will a tabletop model be fine?
3) What type of listening does he wish to do?

a) Listening to major broadcasters
b) Chasing after rare distant stations
c) Will he wish to listen in to hams, utilities stations etc?
d) Is he interested in just the shortwave band or is the medium wave band
also of interest? This ties in with b) above

e) Is he able to put up a decent outdoor antenna?

And as a final "catch all" is this going to be a really serious hobby,
something quite casual, or in between the two.

Peter



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Callis - Personal Account)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM DX
Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:55:29 GMT
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joewo ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Charles Boehnke) wrote:

: >Here in Hawaii I have heard FM DX from California, Oregon, Washington,

What kind of antenna is good for FM DX

Willy




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Durkin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Folk music on SW?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 14:24:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Rethorst) wrote:
>Is there a publication or web site that specializes in schedules of ethnic
>music broadcasts? The 1995 "Passport" has a nice article on Radio
>Romania's Skylark program. Other SW guides don't discuss folk music, and I
>haven't seen it on the Shortwave Catalog on the web. I've found a little
>music from Budapest and Athens, but bet there's lots more out there.
>
>Thanks!
>John

I don't know of a list of ethnic music programs anywhere, but if you like
South Pacific/Polynesian music, try listening to Radio New Zealand
International between 0400-0500 UTC Monday-Friday on 15115 kHz, when they
present their "Calling..." programs (Calling Tonga, Calling Cook Islands,
etc.) I don't understand the languages but the music is very soothing to
listen to at bedtime (0400 UTC is 11 PM local time). It reminds me of the
music I heard in Hawaii on a trip there a few years ago.

--
Pat Durkin, Sr. Systems Engineer              EMAIL:  [e-mail]
3M Company - PI&C Engineering               Opinions expressed are my own
900 Bush Ave., Bldg. 42-6E-08               and may not reflect those of
St. Paul, MN 55144                                  3M Company.




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:51 1995
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From: Daniel D. Van Hoy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Radio Shack DX-440 SW RX/803A
Date: 27 Aug 1995 02:38:33 GMT
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Radio Shack DX-440 portable, 150kHz to 30mHz with FM band
(stereo), AM/SSB/CW digital.  Excellent medium wave reception.
Clone of Sangean ATS-803A, one of the best SWL receivers for the
money.  Comes with manual and AC adaptor.  $120

Contact: Dan, NV7L
EMAIL: [e-mail]
Phone [phone] or 531-2142


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:51 1995
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From: Kenny West <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Full Disclosure Live -- IRC eets Shortwave & Satellite...
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[e-mail] (Glen Roberts) wrote:
>Full Disclosure Live is going to try its IRC channel during the program,
>again this sunday. Full Disclosure Live is a live radio program carried
>on World Wide Shortwave as well as the Tech Talk Network. It begins at
>8pm (eastern) (Midnight UTC) every Sunday.
>
>In addition to taking calls via phone, listeners can participate by joining
>IRC channel #fulldisclosure.
>
>Previous use of the IRC channel has resulted in overseas participation in
>Full Disclosure Live... we'd be delighted to have more participation...
>
>So, join our live discussion on privacy, surveillance, technology and
>government...
>
>--
>--------------------------------------
>Glen L. Roberts, Host Full Disclosure Live (WWCR 5065khz - Sundays 8pm eastern)
>(WOYL AM-1340, Oil City, PA). Tech Talk Network; Telstar 302, Ch 21, 5.8 Audio
>
>Look for articles, catalog, downloadable programs and great links on:
>http://pages.ripco.com:8080/~glr/glr.html
>-------------------------------------


--
Glen, I sure am glad to hear that, i will be listening by tape delay, can
you comment on your show sunday about the story that the fcc monitoring
stations will be shutting down, i also heard that a company is ready to
ship 5 watt fm transmitters, heard about this ??

thanks, and thatks for your show !





Wanna See My Web Page ??   Ok, Go To www.intergate.net/uhtml/kens.html




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Monte Olsen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: GE Super Radio
Date: 26 Aug 1995 14:00:39 GMT
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Chuck,

Thanks very much for the info and also to the others who wrote bc.

Monte
N7FF0



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hansen64)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: GE Super Radio
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:31:36 -0400
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I have owned a Super Radio 3 for about 4 months now.  I bought it at
Payless Drug Stores new for about $55 as I recall.

It works ok.  Selectivity is great.  From Portland, OR I can tune in KGO
in San Francisco on 810 even though there is a local station at 800.

The only problem I have with the radio is that it is cheaply made.  It is
one of those "Made in China" plastic, light duty items.  For this reason,
I avoid stuff made in China, but the SR III radios all seem to be made
over there.  The knobs feel cheap and the first time I bump it off the
table, I know it will be broken.

They sure do not make them like they used to.

.....m.h.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:54 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster
From: [e-mail] (Herm Perez)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: GE Super Radio
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 17:35:15 GMT
Organization: not organized in Miami, Florida
Lines: 12
Message-ID: <41q3d7$[e-mail]>
References: <41e04s$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ad13-042.compuserve.com
X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82

Chuck Hodell <[e-mail]> wrote:


>I have seen the SR IIIs at Famous Brand Electronics in St. Augustine,
>FL.  They are refurbished and I think they are in the $39 price range.
>Their phone number is 904/823-3303.

I purchased mine in the local electronics superstore, for only $47
(including tax), so why buy a refurbished model for $39..

Herm



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:54 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!prodigy.com!usenet
From: [e-mail] (Andrea Bonilla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig Satellit-700 and Antennas
Date: 25 Aug 1995 18:43:10 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
Lines: 11
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <41l5ju$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap3.news.prodigy.com
X-Newsreader: Version 1.2

     If you have the Satellit 700 I am interested in your suggestions
relating to antennas that I could buy for my radio. I doesn't matter what
the price range is or the size of the antenna. Replies only to this Post
not to my email address please.



-
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:55 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: Grundig Satellit-700 and Antennas
Date: 25 Aug 1995 20:06:09 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 23
Message-ID: <41lafh$[e-mail]>
References: <41l5ju$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi6-23.ix.netcom.com

In <41l5ju$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andrea
Bonilla) writes:
>
>     If you have the Satellit 700 I am interested in your suggestions
>relating to antennas that I could buy for my radio. I doesn't matter
what
>the price range is or the size of the antenna. Replies only to this
Post
>not to my email address please.

I had a 700 and used regular hook up wire wrapped around the telescopic
antenna and it worked great.

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] Sun Aug 27 18:16:56 1995
Newsgroups: alt.bbs.ads,alt.bbs.lists,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.bbs,
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!kb6axk
From: [e-mail] (Joe Cira)
Subject: HAM*INFO*LINK*SOURCE BBS
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1]
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Lines: 45
Sender: [e-mail]
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Summary:
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:57 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!MHS.HCJB.COM.EC!kmacharg
Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 14:07:57 -0500
Reply-To: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: HCJB Radio Special
In-Reply-To: <008332300256ACD1>
Lines: 38

                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     "Light In the Darkness," the story of the world-renowned
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir will be aired by HCJB, the Voice of
the Andes on Sunday, August 27.
     Join us for the inspiring story of this interracial group
whose music is known around the globe. Hear moving stories of
choir members and how they have turned their lives around
through their faith in Jesus Christ, and thrill to their music
as they share some of their best known performances.
     "Light in the Darkness" is a different type of program
which will interest listeners from all backgrounds.
     This special will be heard on August 27 following the news
at 7:30 and 17:00 UTC in Europe, 9:00 UTC in the South Pacific,
16:00 UTC in the Andean region, and at 1:00 and 5:00 UTC
(Monday) in the Americas.


---------------------------------------------------------------
ENGLISH FREQUENCY SCHEDULE : Effective 10 July 1995 at 1600 UTC
                             Revised 6 July 1995 by ACG
---------------------------------------------------------------

THE AMERICAS:  0030-0500 UTC on 9745 kHz eastern North America
               0500-0700 UTC on 9745 kHz western North America
               1100-1500 UTC on 12005 kHz to The Caribbean
               1130-1430 UTC on 15115 kHz to North America
               1130-1600 UTC on 15115 kHz to South America
               1330-2100 UTC on 6080 kHz to the Andean Region

EUROPE:        0700-0830 UTC on 11615 kHz
               1700-2000 UTC on 15490 kHz

SOUTH PACIFIC: 0700-1130 UTC on 5900 kHz

GENERAL NOTES: All English releases are also carried on 21455
kHz USB in 13 meters.  English is also broadcast on the USB
frequency of 15540 kHz in 19 meters at the following times:
0030-0500, 0700-0930, 1000-1130, 1200-1600, and 1800-1830 UTC.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:58 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!MCLINK.IT!MC3626
Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 00:43:09 CEST
Reply-To: Giovanni Mazzola <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Giovanni Mazzola <[e-mail]>
Subject: Help About Sony Icf-Sw7600G
Lines: 5

Please help me removing the frequency limits of my italian version of the
Sony ICF-SW7600G.

Thanks in advance !

Giovanni, IT9XXS.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:16:59 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!cadvision.com!usenet
From: John Fallows <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: HF Propagation Software
Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:07:12 GMT
Organization: CADVision
Lines: 5
Message-ID: <41o5ug$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: cad148.cadvision.com

I am interested in communicating with anyone who experiments
with or uses HF Propagation evaluation software.  In particular,
I am looking for information about how to use geomagnetic
index information to adjust MUF calculations during
ionospheric storms, etc.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:00 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet
From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: IFA Berlin WWW pages
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Compulink Information eXchange
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 14:44:21 GMT
X-News-Software: Ameol32
Lines: 5

IFA (the Internationale Funkausstellung, broadcast trade fair, in Berlin)
takes place from August 26 to mid-September. The press releases can be
found at http://www.dtag.de/ifa - probably only in German.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:01 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
From: Joel Dark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: internet address for German shortwave
Date: 26 Aug 1995 04:43:37 GMT
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
Lines: 7
Message-ID: <41m8pp$i82$[e-mail]>

Is there anyone here who listens to German shortwave
(Deutsche Welle) and could tell me how to write them
over e-mail?  I think that they probably have an
internet address, but I'm not sure how one goes about
researching this sort of thing.  Thanks.
--
Joel Dark    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:01 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.cyberstore.ca!van-bc!vanbc.wimsey.com!vanbc.wimsey.com!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: internet address for German shortwave
Date: 25 Aug 1995 22:24:14 -0700
Organization: Online at Wimsey Information Services Inc - Vancouver, Canada
Lines: 21
Message-ID: <41mb5u$[e-mail]>
References: <41m8pp$i82$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: vanbc.wimsey.com

In article <41m8pp$i82$[e-mail]>,
Joel Dark  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Is there anyone here who listens to German shortwave
>(Deutsche Welle) and could tell me how to write them
>over e-mail?  I think that they probably have an
>internet address, but I'm not sure how one goes about
>researching this sort of thing.  Thanks.
>--


The Deutsche Welle's email address is [e-mail]

They also have a Web page. The URL for it is:

http://www-dw.gmd.de/english/index.html

If you wish to send email via a form on their page the URL is:

http://www-dw.gmd.de/english/infos/mailforms.html

Peter


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:02 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!news.io.com!monro
From: [e-mail] (James Monro)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Is there a shortwave car radio
Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:56:43 GMT
Organization: Illuminati Online
Lines: 10
Message-ID: <41pc0b$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <3umaoj$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: bermuda.io.com
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]

I see that this thread is a bit old, but here's some info that might help.

The C. Crane Co. has an AM/FM/Cassette Tape/11 band shortwave auto
radio.  It's a Phillips DC777 for $399.95.

C. Crane's order # is 1-800-522-8863(TUNE).

James Monro -- [e-mail] -- Austin, TX




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:03 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ns1.win.net!dorsea!nehager
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <3umaoj$[e-mail]><41pc0b$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Nat Hager III)
From: [e-mail] (Nat Hager III)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 16:01:31 GMT
Subject: Re: Is there a shortwave car radio
Lines: 16


In article <41pc0b$[e-mail]>, James Monro ([e-mail]) writes:
>I see that this thread is a bit old, but here's some info that might help.
>
>The C. Crane Co. has an AM/FM/Cassette Tape/11 band shortwave auto
>radio.  It's a Phillips DC777 for $399.95.
>
>C. Crane's order # is 1-800-522-8863(TUNE).
>
>James Monro -- [e-mail] -- Austin, TX
>
>
>

Really??  Are they selling them again?  Last I heard they'd
discontinued they radio (at least in North America).

Nat Hager III             [e-mail]
772 Dorsea Rd.            [e-mail]
Lancaster, PA 17601       [e-mail]
[phone]            [phone]



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:04 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!auvm!CCF.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU!sbuxton
Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 17:16:09 +1000
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Simon Buxton <[e-mail]>
Subject: Jamming of VOA
Lines: 26

With regard to Don's posting, the instance I was quoting was definitely a
jamming type noise (as with "numbers stations" like the "Lincolnshire
Poacher") and my set is a reasonable one so I don't expect images (its an
IC735 ham transceiver). VOA is so powerful (I think the relay may be in the
Phillipines) that I don't expect anyone else to use the frequency at the
same time.

Simon

****************************************************************
Simon Buxton                 VK2EII            Sydney, Australia
E-mail : [e-mail]   Compuserve :100352,1612
****************************************************************

< Just because there is odd noise of the frequency does
<not mean that it is intentional jamming. You may be getting
<interference from a RTTY or other digital station on the same or
<adjacent frequency.  Also, depending on your radio receiver, you might
<get an image of a strong RTTY or digital station that's actually on a
<totally different frequency.

<Another possiblity is that there really is jamming, but it is aimed
<at a totally different station on the same frequency.

<Don Moore
<[e-mail]
<Davenport, Iowa, USA


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:04 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!tcsi.tcs.com!agate!news.mindlink.net!mindlink.bc.ca!a19255
From: [e-mail] (Keith Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: KENWOOD R-1000 FOR SALE
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 95 11:44:03 -0700
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Lines: 4
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: mindlink.net

        Kenwood R-1000 for sale. Has had very little use since brand new.
comes with original box and owner's manual. Radio is in excellent
condition.
Digital display. Asking $700 Cdn.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:05 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the 2/2
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 09:16:00 -0500
Organization: =ACE= ONLINE [phone]
Lines: 10

>>> Continued from previous message
JCY>    Also comparing with my experiences in Taiwan, there are central control
JCY>stations that coordinate the use of the machine in major cities of
JCY>Taiwan.  These control stations are connected to sensors in the
JCY>streets.  So, they can track down someone anywhere within the city.  If
JCY>Taiwan has this type of machine control station, United States should
JCY>have the similiar control centers.  I suspect that these station might
JCY>use the "remote viewing" technology (and this technology may have been
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ Refuse novocaine - transcend dental medication!


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:05 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the min
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <41jhgj$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 09:16:00 -0500
Organization: =ACE= ONLINE [phone]
Lines: 15

JCY>Since 1970s the brain reading machine had been invented.   This machine
JCY>can read your thoughts.     Now I would like to show you this

JCY>  Alan Yu

JCY>  Do you really know yourself?

JCY>  The truth alway triumph over the deception & last forever.

Alan, we don't CARE about your stupid brain machine fantasy.
Go away!
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ He who dies with the most TAGLINES wins!




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:06 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: Let's face to the min
Date: 26 Aug 1995 16:13:29 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 28
Message-ID: <41nh79$[e-mail]>
References: <41jhgj$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi9-27.ix.netcom.com

In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
writes:
>
>JCY>Since 1970s the brain reading machine had been invented.   This
machine
>JCY>can read your thoughts.     Now I would like to show you this
>
>JCY>  Alan Yu
>
>JCY>  Do you really know yourself?
>
>JCY>  The truth alway triumph over the deception & last forever.
>
>Alan, we don't CARE about your stupid brain machine fantasy.
>Go away!

Now, Brian I thought you only talked to me that 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/


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:07 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the mind machine.
Date: 24 Aug 1995 15:22:57 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 18
Message-ID: <41i5gh$[e-mail]>
References: <41dsva$[e-mail]> <41dt1l$[e-mail]> <41dt4g$[e-mail]> <41dt71$[e-mail]> <41ghk2$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi8-20.ix.netcom.com

In <41ghk2$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Johnny
Chien-Min Yu) writes:
>
>Dear Readers,
>
>       A victim of EMR mind machine sent me the following two articles

The only victim here is you. Can you please tell us what it is like to
be a brain stem and yet still be able to use a computer keyboard?
--
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] Sun Aug 27 18:17:08 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (James Quinby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the mind machine.
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 01:23:24 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 10
Message-ID: <41j8ik$[e-mail]>
References: <41dsva$[e-mail]> <41dt1l$[e-mail]> <41dt4g$[e-mail]> <41dt71$[e-mail]> <41ghk2$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-phi1-12.ix.netcom.com
X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82



(mierda deleted)

Will someone tell me what this has to do with shortwave radio? Take
this to alt.conspiracy.theories, dude.






From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:09 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!udel!news.udel.edu!brahms.udel.edu!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Johnny Chien-Min Yu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the mind machine.
Date: 24 Aug 1995 22:35:19 -0400
Organization: University of Delaware
Lines: 33
Message-ID: <41jct7$[e-mail]>
References: <41dsva$[e-mail]> <41dt71$[e-mail]> <41ghk2$[e-mail]> <41i5gh$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: brahms.udel.edu

In article <41i5gh$[e-mail]>,
Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>The only victim here is you. Can you please tell us what it is like to
>be a brain stem and yet still be able to use a computer keyboard?
>--


Since you do not try to prove or disprove the contents of the subject,
but only restrict yourself to the level of personal attack.   It proves
that you have already closed your mind before you enter into this discussion.
It shows to the rest of the readers of this groups that you have a fixed
position to defend.

Therefore, there's is nothing to discuss.


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
  Alan Yu

  Do you really know yourself?

  The truth alway triumph over the deception & last forever.


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=









From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:09 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Let's face to the mind machine.
Date: 25 Aug 1995 17:09:18 GMT
Organization: Netcom
Lines: 36
Message-ID: <41l03u$[e-mail]>
References: <41dsva$[e-mail]> <41dt71$[e-mail]> <41ghk2$[e-mail]> <41i5gh$[e-mail]> <41jct7$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-chi12-15.ix.netcom.com

In <41jct7$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Johnny
Chien-Min Yu) writes:
>
>In article <41i5gh$[e-mail]>,
>Jay Marvin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>The only victim here is you. Can you please tell us what it is like
to
>>be a brain stem and yet still be able to use a computer keyboard?
>>--
>
>
>Since you do not try to prove or disprove the contents of the subject,

>but only restrict yourself to the level of personal attack.   It
proves
>that you have already closed your mind before you enter into this
discussion.
>It shows to the rest of the readers of this groups that you have a
fixed
>position to defend.
>
>Therefore, there's is nothing to discuss.
>
>
Great news!!! Go out and buy a world band radio and then you might have
something to talk about. That is if you can learn how to turn it on.
--
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] Sun Aug 27 18:17:11 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] (MikeDajja)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: List of FM stations
Date: 24 Aug 1995 23:28:57 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
Lines: 53
Sender: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <41jg1p$[e-mail]>
References: <41dc7m$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com
X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader


We sell a very easy to read version of FM stations, AM stations and/or TV
Stations\
both in book form or disk form.   See below:

========================================================
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:12 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William Merrill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Loggings
Date: 27 Aug 1995 09:24:29 -0400
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26 Aug 95

2130-55 UTC    6933 khz    China       Traditional song
(adult with children's chorus) then pop song in Chinese,
announcements and talk on women in workplace in
Spanish. ID "Esta es Radio Internacional de China" 2150.
SIO 4-3-4.

2145-2155       6950khz     China       Operatic work. S/O
in English 2155. SIO 3-3-3. Relay from Spain, or the real
thing? This and the above are aimed
to Europe. Differing signal strengths, thunderstorm
activity on this freq may suggest different xmitter sites.

2200-2215       4915khz     Ghana      GBC Radio 1. Eng
ID and time check 2215 then trad. music. 4-3-4. This
and following 60 metre loggings an hour before my
sunset.

2217                 5047khz    Togo       French. Afro pop.
4-3-4.

2220-2300       4783khz    Mali       French. Frequent
ID "Radiodiff. Malienne." Good, listenable Afro pop
(what is it called, Hilife?). 4-4-4 // to and better
than 4835.

0315-0330       3220khz    S. Africa?  AWR?  English. Not
R. Oranje, which came in on 3230khz. Religious. Woman
presenting Sunday morning program with trad. hymns,
a capella. News headlines 0330, then male rel. talk, Eng.
3-2-3.

0320               3270//3290    Namibia    UnID. Afro pop.
3-3-3.

0335-zzz          3306             Zimbabwe     Good,
listenable Afro pop w/ announcements in Afr. lg.,
IDs in Eng. 3-3-3 improving to 4-3-3 then fading
w/ presumed local sunrise.

0925                 4950           Tried for R. Baha'i, Ecuador.
Nada. Woke up again at 1015, unable to copy very weak
signal, music and announcements.

DX440, 50' copper outside
Arlington, Mass.
















From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:12 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ratty.wolfe.net!usenet
From: David Corrigan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for a Realistic DX 300/FRG 7
Date: 25 Aug 1995 15:45:15 GMT
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Scratch the looking for the FRG 7. I am now looking for the DX 300 only.
Thanks for the comments- I already own a modified DX 300 and know what to
expect. SOOO.... still looking.
-Dave



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:13 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ddi2.digital.net!usenet
From: russ ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for a Realistic DX 300/FRG 7
Date: 25 Aug 1995 07:49:22 GMT
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In article <41i7dm$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu) says:
>
>In article <41h86l$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I am looking for a Realistic DX 300 or FRG 7 to buy.
>>Anyone have one to sell?

>As for the DX 300 this is a complete dog, no questions about it. It has no
>collector's value and really is one of the worst radios ever built. Radio
>Shack tried to respond to complaints with the DX 302 but this was just a
>marginal improvement. You obviously have your own reasons and it is not for
>me to question them but ......It is SOOO HORRIBLE :-)

Yeah, it was a lame attempt Realistic made at reintroducing a middle-class
comm. receiver.  If they had any brains, they would have gone back to the
older SX190 design, and modernized it.  But then again, that's Radio Shack
for you.  They're supposed to be offering a new shortwave set soon, reportedly
made by Grundig, which might help boost the Satellite 700 (ooops, I meant
DX??? when RS relables it), or perhaps go with the new Sangean 900 series
offering.

Go with the Frog instead.

Russ




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:14 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!interaccess!w-dyna140.net.interaccess.com!mikeku
From: [e-mail] (Mike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: LOOKING FOR GE SUPERRADIO
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 20:32:42 -0600
Organization: InterAccess,Chicagoland's Full Service Internet Provider
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In article <41j4al$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Karim Mawji) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Karim Mawji)
>Subject: LOOKING FOR GE SUPERRADIO
>Date: 25 Aug 1995 00:08:53 GMT

>Anyone know of a company in Seattle or preferably in Bellingham that
>definately carriers the GE Superradio III.  Could you please either
>email or post the cost, name of the company, address, and phone number
>along with the area code.

>Karim
>[e-mail]

Try K-Mart or Best Buy (if they are in the Seattle area).  If this fails, you
can order Superradios from some of the mail order electronic houses.
Hope this helps
Mike Kuna


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:15 1995
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From: Orrin Edwards <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Rush!
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 07:35:45 -0400
Organization: LI Net (Long Island Network)
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On Thu, 24 Aug 1995, ROB PUCCI wrote:

> I am stationed in Germany with the Armed Forces and have not been able
> to pickup Rush Limbaugh on shortwave.  Could someone please post the
> times of is shortwave broadcast as well as the frequencies.  Also,
> should I be able to pick him up in Germany?  For a radio I have a small
> portable which I just purchased a radio shack wire antena for (one that
> you can reel in).
>
>
He is on WRNO 15420 kHz starting at 1600 UTC for three hours.  He will be
on vacation till September 11th, so there will probably be 'best of' shows.

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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:16 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!starport!brian.carling
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Looking for Rush!
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 09:16:00 -0500
Organization: =ACE= ONLINE [phone]
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]

Rob try WRNO, 15420 kHz between 1600 and 1900 UTC Mon-Fri

RP>I am stationed in Germany with the Armed Forces and have not been able
RP>to pickup Rush Limbaugh on shortwave.  Could someone please post the
RP>times of is shortwave broadcast as well as the frequencies.  Also,
RP>should I be able to pick him up in Germany?  For a radio I have a small
RP>portable which I just purchased a radio shack wire antena for (one that
RP>you can reel in).
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ What do you mean, QWK?  It took me over an hour to read!


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:16 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.compuserve.com!newsmaster
From: "Dr. Kurt Weissen" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Native American Radio
Date: 26 Aug 1995 08:16:26 GMT
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Is there any native american radio on shortwave?



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WaltN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Native American Radio
Date: 27 Aug 1995 14:14:51 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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I ran across KTNN ("Voice of the Navajo Nation") at 0300 PDT this morning
on 660 kHz. They broadcast from Window Rock, AZ, with Navajo news (in
Navajo, I believe) from 1200-1900 UTC. 50KW/19hr.

Good listening,
Walt

========================================
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Real Radios Keep You Warm At Night!
CI$: 73340,2015
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:18 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet
From: [e-mail] (Geoffrey Steeby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New S.W. Station....
Date: 27 Aug 1995 19:45:22 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
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WGCD, testing on 7.355 from Georga, heard at 15:30 edt (19:30 ut)
requesting reception reports. 706-422-4944

From: [e-mail] (Geoffrey Steeby)
*** AKA: Jeff from Grand Rapids, Michigan USA
To Err is Human...To Really foul things up...
YOU NEED A COMPUTER !!!!



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:19 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!van-bc!vanbc.wimsey.com!vanbc.wimsey.com!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Peter Georgeu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Date: 25 Aug 1995 10:34:04 -0700
Organization: Online at Wimsey Information Services Inc - Vancouver, Canada
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Charles Albertson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>NPR ran an item Wednesday morning that solar scientists at Cal Tech had
>spotted a sunspot with reversed polarity on the sun's disc a few days
>ago. In the past, this sort of sighting has generally marked the
>beginning of a new solar cycle. Anyone hear/know more about this?

 I would like someone to comment about this as from what I have read about
this in, inter alia, the WRTH, this merely presages the fact that the new
sunspot cycle is not too far off.

To quote from the WRTH 1995 page 44 in an article by Mike Bird:

"A key indicator of the approach of the new cycle is the occurrence  of
reverse polarity  regions - regions of opposite magnetic polarity to those
of the old cycle appearing at high solar latitudes than typical for current
cycle regions. At the time of writing (September 1994) we are still
awaiting their first appearance as an indicator that solar minimum is
between 12 and 18 months away."


The way I read this is that solar minimum is still at least a year off
which is very much as expected with conditions returning to say March 1995
levels only occurring some time early in 1997.

Overall, has anything really unexpected happened? Does not appear so.

Peter


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:20 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (David Toste)
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (David Toste)
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Peter Georgeu ([e-mail]) writes:

[stuff deleted]
> of the old cycle appearing at high solar latitudes than typical for current
> cycle regions. At the time of writing (September 1994) we are still
> awaiting their first appearance as an indicator that solar minimum is
> between 12 and 18 months away."
>
>
> The way I read this is that solar minimum is still at least a year off
> which is very much as expected with conditions returning to say March 1995
> levels only occurring some time early in 1997.
>
> Overall, has anything really unexpected happened? Does not appear so.
>

That's not to say that something has happened. You have to remember that
we 'humans' have only been monitoring the sun spots for a little while and
it sure isn't going to be a 100% sicence. From what I heard on Media
Network. They sure think it's almost at the end of the cycle and things
should start to get better sometime in the near future.

--
 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)


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:21 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!bbs.mhv.net!Thomas.Randall
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:06:21 GMT
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Charles Albertson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: NPR ran an item Wednesday morning that solar scientists at Cal Tech had
: spotted a sunspot with reversed polarity on the sun's disc a few days
: ago. In the past, this sort of sighting has generally marked the
: beginning of a new solar cycle. Anyone hear/know more about this?


   3 such groups have been seen so far. All haveing reversed polarity.
The new cycle should get really underway between May and December of next
year. Sunspot activity HAS picked up from 0 in the past few days.

Tom Randall
Member: AAVSO Solar Division



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:22 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!mhv.net!bbs.mhv.net!Thomas.Randall
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:10:59 GMT
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David Toste ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Peter Georgeu ([e-mail]) writes:

: [stuff deleted]
: > of the old cycle appearing at high solar latitudes than typical for current
: > cycle regions. At the time of writing (September 1994) we are still
: > awaiting their first appearance as an indicator that solar minimum is
: > between 12 and 18 months away."
: >
: >
: > The way I read this is that solar minimum is still at least a year off
: > which is very much as expected with conditions returning to say March 1995
: > levels only occurring some time early in 1997.
: >
: > Overall, has anything really unexpected happened? Does not appear so.
: >

: That's not to say that something has happened. You have to remember that
: we 'humans' have only been monitoring the sun spots for a little while and
: it sure isn't going to be a 100% sicence. From what I heard on Media
: Network. They sure think it's almost at the end of the cycle and things
: should start to get better sometime in the near future.

: --
:  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)


   The sunspot cycle is not 100% predictable, that's one reason why it's
so interesting to observe it. The AVERAGE cycle is 11
years. We now have seen several reversed polarity groups and we have to
wait now and see what happens. Activity has increased the past few days.

Tom Randall
Member:AAVSO Solar Division



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:22 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news2.aimnet.com!dial-sf1-19.iway.aimnet.com!user
From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Outdoor antenna in downtown area
Date: 26 Aug 1995 00:59:16 GMT
Organization: Aimnet Information Services
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NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-sf1-19.iway.aimnet.com

I have seen posts about people trying to DX from their downtown offices so
I thought I'd ask about this. I will be moving into a building in downtown
San Francisco on Bush Street near Grant, on the boundary between the Union
Square and Chinatown districts. The apartment is in the back of the
building on the top (4th) floor, has a great view of the brick wall of an
adjacent, slightly taller building. There is a fire escape outside the
window. My question is, what would be the best outdoor antenna setup for
this type of situation?

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


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:23 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!noc.netcom.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Jay Marvin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Outdoor antenna in downtown area
Date: 26 Aug 1995 07:56:14 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) writes:
>
>I have seen posts about people trying to DX from their downtown
offices so
>I thought I'd ask about this. I will be moving into a building in
downtown
>San Francisco on Bush Street near Grant, on the boundary between the
Union
>Square and Chinatown districts. The apartment is in the back of the
>building on the top (4th) floor, has a great view of the brick wall of
an

I live in a high rise in downtown Chicago (btw I use to work at KSAN
and I know where you're moving to). I would say if you don't have a
little patio just get some hookup wire and hang it out the window. I
have a little balcony so I built a folding L antenna with about 40 feet
of wire. It works great. If you do what I did make sure the antenna
does not touch the building. Get yourself some egg insulators. If I
didn't spell all this right excuse me but it's late.

jay
--
The Helms-Burton Bill
Bad For People
Bad For Business
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:25 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news2.aimnet.com!dial-sf1-30.iway.aimnet.com!user
From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Outdoor antenna in downtown area
Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:02:49 GMT
Organization: Aimnet Information Services
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NNTP-Posting-Host: dial-sf1-30.iway.aimnet.com

In article <41mk2u$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jay
Marvin ) wrote:

> In <[e-mail]>
> [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) writes:
> >
> >I have seen posts about people trying to DX from their downtown
> offices so
> >I thought I'd ask about this. I will be moving into a building in
> downtown
> >San Francisco on Bush Street near Grant, on the boundary between the
> Union
> >Square and Chinatown districts. The apartment is in the back of the
> >building on the top (4th) floor, has a great view of the brick wall of
> an
>
> I live in a high rise in downtown Chicago (btw I use to work at KSAN
> and I know where you're moving to). I would say if you don't have a
> little patio just get some hookup wire and hang it out the window. I
> have a little balcony so I built a folding L antenna with about 40 feet
> of wire. It works great. If you do what I did make sure the antenna
> does not touch the building. Get yourself some egg insulators. If I
> didn't spell all this right excuse me but it's late.
>
> jay

Actually, there is a fire escape landing outside the window, which could
qualify as a patio. I'd like to know if I put an antenna out there would
the metal of the fire escape interfere with my reception?


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:26 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!aimnet.com!news2.aimnet.com!dial-sf1-16.iway.aimnet.com!user
From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Outdoor antenna in downtown area
Date: 27 Aug 1995 04:15:32 GMT
Organization: Aimnet Information Services
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <41mk2u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:

> In article <41mk2u$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jay
> Marvin ) wrote:
>
> > In <[e-mail]>
> > [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) writes:
> > >
> > >I have seen posts about people trying to DX from their downtown
> > offices so
> > >I thought I'd ask about this. I will be moving into a building in
> > downtown
> > >San Francisco on Bush Street near Grant, on the boundary between the
> > Union
> > >Square and Chinatown districts. The apartment is in the back of the
> > >building on the top (4th) floor, has a great view of the brick wall of
> > an
> >
> > I live in a high rise in downtown Chicago (btw I use to work at KSAN
> > and I know where you're moving to). I would say if you don't have a
> > little patio just get some hookup wire and hang it out the window. I
> > have a little balcony so I built a folding L antenna with about 40 feet
> > of wire. It works great. If you do what I did make sure the antenna
> > does not touch the building. Get yourself some egg insulators. If I
> > didn't spell all this right excuse me but it's late.
> >
> > jay
>
> Actually, there is a fire escape landing outside the window, which could
> qualify as a patio. I'd like to know if I put an antenna out there would
> the metal of the fire escape interfere with my reception?

Also, the building itself is reinforced concrete. I'm not sure if this
would have any effect on TV DX (from the steel used to reinforce the
concrete) but I should ask.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin K. Trummel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Ozark DXing - Loggings from last week...
Date: 25 Aug 1995 18:59:06 -0400
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 Greetings from the Ozarks,

 The following stuff was logged from Southwestern Missouri in Springfield
right next door to Bass Pro and Branson.

 Equipment used was a Collins R-391 and Drake R-4B receivers, Antennas are
a 80 Meter Sloper, Verticals for 40 & 20 Meters, a 150' longwire, Homebrew
Antenna Tuner and Preselector, a Radio Shack DSP, Sony CFS-1030 Amp & Spkrs,
Sony TC-WR535 Dual Cassette Deck and a very nice pair of Headphones. Oh yes,
almost forgot the MOST important piece of gear, Coffee by Mr. Coffee!


BOLIVIA - Radio Panamericana - 6105 - 0700 - US Rock Music, plenty of
          "Panamericana" Jingles, OM ancr, Ads @ top and half of each
          hour, Great Signal for listed 7.5kW, Aug22 (Trummel-MO)
CLANDESTINE - La Voz del CID - 6305 - 0655 - Spanish talks about Cuba and
              Castro, Jamming present, Good Signal, Aug19 (Trummel-MO)
COSTA RICA - Faro del Caribe - 6175 - 0705 - Religious programming in SS,
             Good signal considering listed 2.5kW, // 5055 kHz, no trace
             of the 500 Watt TX on 9645, Aug19 (Trummel-MO)
JAPAN - Radio Japan - 6145//6165 - 0740 - IS Repeated w/ EE ID by YL & JJ
        ID by OM rptd, Anthem @ 0745 into Russian Service, News by OM,
        6145 Great Signal, // 6165 Barely Audible, Aug22 (Trummel-MO)
NIGERIA - Voice of Nigeria - 7255 - 0650 - English Service, discussion of
          Nigerian current affairs, Very Good Signal, No ARO QRM, Aug19
          (Trummel-MO)
MEXICO - Radio Educacion - 6185 - 0700 - Music program of Mexican Folk
         Music, OM in EE/SS ID, Upcoming program hosted by YL in SS, this
         station is one of my favorite "Locals", after one night hearing
         the DJ playing old Black Sabbath cuts, Great Signal, Aug19
         (Trummel-MO)
MONACO - Trans World Radio - 7110 - 0635 - IS repeated, OM w/ ID, Freqs,
         upcoming programs @ 0640 into Religious programming, some ARO
         CW QRM, Good Signal, Aug19 (Trummel-MO)
PERU - Radio Union - 6115 - 0715 - Ballads and Dance Music, OM & YL ancrs,
       station seems to use the "La Radio" ID alot, ads, running 24 Hour
       tonight, Great Signal for listed 10kW! Aug19 (Trummel-MO)
RTTY - [HamComm v3.0, Homebrew Demodulator, 16MHz 386SX CPU]
       FUM, French Navy, Papeete, Tahiti - Reverse/77 Baud/850 Hz,
        8628.8, 0800 - DE FUM VVV rptd, RY Mrkr Gd Signal, Aug22 (Trummel-MO)
       MTO, Royal Navy, London, England - Normal/77 Baud/850 Hz, 16920.2,
        1845 - 02D 03B 04B 06C 08D 12B 16C 16D 22B 25D MTO repeated, Fair
        Signal, Aug22 (Trummel-MO)
       PWX33, Navy, Rio de Janerio, Brazil - Reverse/75 Baud/850 Hz, 15955.0,
        1940, Portuguese Naval traffic, ship positions & destinations, being
        BCST to several other SAm Naval stations as well, Fair Signal, Aug22
        (Trummel-MO)
       FUF, French Navy, Fort de France, Martinique - Normal/75 Baud/850 Hz,
        4235.5, 0730, RY Marker, Good Signal, Aug23 (Trummel-MO)
       W1AW, ARRL HQ, Newington, CT - Reverse/45 Baud/170 Hz, 18103, 1515,
        QST to all Hams, Fair Signal, Aug23 (Trummel-MO)
       6WW, French Navy, Dakar, Senegal - Normal/75 Baud/850 Hz, 12859.5,
        1920, RY & TEST Marker, Fair Signal, Aug24 (Trummel-MO)
       Russian Ship "Blagonrawow" - Reverse/50 Baud/170 Hz, 12568.2, 1930,
        Cyrllic traffic, most of it to Odessa, Good, Aug24 (Trummel-MO)
SOUTH AFRICA - Channel Africa - 9695 - 0530 - African News in English,
               Mixing w/ UNID station, Fair, Aug19 (Trummel-MO)
USA - Vo America - 6873U - 0655 - English service feeder, 0700 S/Off, good
      signal, Aug23 (Trummel-MO)

  See ya next week!



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:28 1995
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From: Eli Kizhnerman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Panasonic RF-B45?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 11:30:10 -0400
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On 23 Aug 1995, Geoffrey Steeby wrote:

> Does anyone have any experience with the panasonic RF-B45?
> please email comments to [e-mail]
> thanks in advance, Geoff.
>
>
>

Hi Geoff,

Well, I own a Panasonic RF-B45 for a couple of months now, a couple of
weeks ago I set up a random wire antenna and since then I get decent
reception of Kol-Israel.  I live in NY and there is plenty of noise
here, but the radio seems 2 do fine most of the time.
I never owned diff. SW radios so I can't compare, but I think this one is pretty
decent.  I got it for $155 in china town.  Oh, just 2 let u know, it's REALLY
usless without some kind of a wire antenna.

Eli

P.S: Forward me any interesting replies that you get.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:29 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Panasonic RF-B45?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 22:16:27 -0400
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I have had a RF-B45 for a couple years too.  I agree with the
previous comments about it except it *does* have an external
antenna plug.  I've got an antenna plugged into it right now.

Dan S.
--
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                         ----  \\
                          --  // Dan Salkovitz
                         -  //   [e-mail]
                          - \\   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Randall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Panasonic RF-B45?
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:04:21 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
: I have had a RF-B45 for a couple years too.  I agree with the
: previous comments about it except it *does* have an external
: antenna plug.  I've got an antenna plugged into it right now.

: Dan S.
: --
:                       -----  //
:                        ----  \\
:                         --  // Dan Salkovitz
:                        -  //   [e-mail]
:                         - \\   [e-mail]


    I have the it's "big brother" the RF-B65 and it too is a great little
radio! I use the long wire with it and it does a FINE job.

Tom



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (piss off!)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: PC + HF RX = noise, please help!
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 10:40:57 GMT
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Hi there,
I am plagued by inteference from my pc on my SW RX, as long as the two
are in the same room I cannot use them together.
Are there any docs/books that suggest ways of curing this problem, I
would appreciate any help with this.

Steve



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (steve evans)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: PC + HF RX = noise, please help! - (SORRY!)
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 10:54:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (piss off!) wrote:

Ignore the name and E-mail address, someone's been messing with my
preferences.
Sorry!

Steve




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (PATRICK STODDARD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Australia E-mail address
Date: 27 Aug 1995 05:08:50 GMT
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I went poking around the Web, and found that the Australian
Broadcasting Corporation has opened its own Web page and issued
e-mail addresses for its various departments (including Radio
Australia).  The web URL I previously posted to this group
<http://www.aussiemusic.com.au> is still functional, although I
haven't received a recent reply to messages sent to the e-mail
address.  In any event, here are new e-mail and Web info for
Radio Australia:

e-mail: [e-mail]
Web:    http://www.abc.com.au

--
Patrick E. Stoddard                Telephone [phone] x173
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.A.          Facsimile [phone]
                     <[e-mail]>
PGP fingerprint: A1 24 FA A6 67 B2 DD D7  6C F4 98 7E B1 21 4E D5


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (MIKE WILLIAM TENCZAR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Australia E-mail address
Date: 26 Aug 1995 22:27:27 GMT
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Does anyone out there have the E-mail address for Radio Australia ?
I would like to E-mail them a request for a program schedule.  I
would appreciate it if anyone could share the E-mail address with
me.

Thanx
--
Life is like a box of chocolates, You never know what you will get.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (PATRICK STODDARD)
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Subject: Re: Radio Australia E-mail address
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E-mail: [e-mail]
Web:    http://www.aussiemusic.com.au

--
Patrick E. Stoddard                Telephone [phone] x173
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.A.          Facsimile [phone]
                     <[e-mail]>
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Nick Grace C.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Baha'i
Date: 25 Aug 1995 01:40:56 GMT
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Radio Baha'i generally puts in a good signal after their sign on at 0900
UTC on 4949.86 kHz.  Although programming is in Quechua, the local
language of the region, they play tons of great music.  The station is
also a pretty reliable verifier.  Reports can be sent to William
Rodriguez, Coordinator, via the WRTH address.
        As long as you have an external antenna, you should have no
problem pulling this one in with your analog radio.  Just tune carefully.
        _______________
         Nick Grace C.
         E-mail: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jamie Walker)
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Subject: Radio Baha'i
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hello! this new news program really sucks! i cant get it to work right
and it is a big pain! if this message gets posted please send me Email
tellling me that at least it got posted!

I am looking for any Shortwave nuts out there that has caught or does
listen to this really neat Baha'i shortwave radio station called :
"radio Baha'i" it is in Ecuador, and run programs in English as well
as spanish and other languages, I have a really cheap analog radio but will
soon be getting a better one. is there anyone out there that would know how
to tune this station in ? i have some info in the _passport_ but still im
sort of a newbie! i live in texas (central time zone) and so Im wondering
when the best time to catch this would be!! and what freq (also in english)
is what im looking for!

anyone out there i would love the info! also any Bahai's who are into
shortwave i would love to email!

i have another question as well. I want a nice shortwave portable with a tape
deck and timer, I have seen the Sangean/realistc model is it the dx 392??
anyway, my question, is is there any others out there that offer timer and
tape? the _passport_ seems to think that there is, but I have bever seen any
but the sangean! thanks again!

Jamie

[e-mail]

:)




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Mark Wong)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Baha'i
Date: 25 Aug 1995 06:36:12 GMT
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Nick Grace C. ([e-mail]) wrote:
> Radio Baha'i generally puts in a good signal after their sign on at 0900
> UTC on 4949.86 kHz.

Is 4949.86 kHz the official frequency?  I thought all broadcast stations
officially use frequencies which are a multiple of 5 kHz, or at least
integer kHz.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Nick Grace C.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Baha'i
Date: 25 Aug 1995 17:40:33 GMT
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Kevin Mark Wong ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Is 4949.86 kHz the official frequency?  I thought all broadcast stations
: officially use frequencies which are a multiple of 5 kHz, or at least
: integer kHz.
        Stations have "official" frequencies, of course, but many in the
developing world are unable to stay put.  This can be as a result of a
host of reasons, including a drifty transmitter or because the crystal is
off frequency.
        _______________
         Nick Grace C.
         E-mail: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Nina Allen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Nadezhda address?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 02:24:50 GMT
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Does anyone does the postal address of Radio Nadezha?  This Moscow-
based station pitched to a female audience used to be on shortwave.
Now it broadcasts only on mediumwave and FM.

Please post or e-mail reply.

Many thanks.

Nina Allen
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: Radio Nadezhda address?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 14:59:15 GMT
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[e-mail] (Nina Allen) wrote:

>Does anyone does the postal address of Radio Nadezha?

According to the most recent schedule issued by BBC Monitoring
(20 June 1995) the address is:

ul. Pyantnistkaya 25
Moscow 113 326
Russia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:38 1995
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From: David Burgess <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Radio Pyongyang
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 15:24:36 -0600
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Has anybody in norht america been having problems tuning in Radio Pyongyang.
Does any body care?


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                                David Burgess
        1509 Bradwell Avenue                    Ph# : [phone]
        Saskatoon SK
        S7N 2K5                                 Fax : [phone]
        Canada
                        email:  [e-mail]
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                        I walk down the street
                        the street I meet
                        Meat!?
                        I like beef.
                                        - Brian Joseph Bobroff
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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
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Subject: Re: Radio Pyongyang
Date: 26 Aug 1995 21:55:18 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> David
Burgess <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Has anybody in norht america been having problems tuning in Radio
Pyongyang.

I haven't tuned in to the WWV propagation report but this morning
propagation was godawful. Maybe you need to study the ideas of the
Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung whose glory shines forth through all
eternity and his glorious successor the Playb er um Dear Leader. (A few
years ago, the World Radio TV Handbook reported a coastal station,
meant to be heard by fishing boats, which carried weather reports and
words of praise for the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung! Pyongyang is
one station best listened to in a language which you do not
understand.)



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Burr)
Subject: Re: Radio Pyongyang
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In article <41o586$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joel
Rubin ) wrote:

> In <[e-mail]> David
> Burgess <[e-mail]> writes:
> >
> >Has anybody in norht america been having problems tuning in Radio
> Pyongyang.
>
> I haven't tuned in to the WWV propagation report but this morning
> propagation was godawful. Maybe you need to study the ideas of the
> Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung whose glory shines forth through all
> eternity and his glorious successor the Playb er um Dear Leader. (A few
> years ago, the World Radio TV Handbook reported a coastal station,
> meant to be heard by fishing boats, which carried weather reports and
> words of praise for the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung! Pyongyang is
> one station best listened to in a language which you do not
> understand.)

   I have tried to get this station in English for years, I "don't think"
I ever got it. Any info as to when, where, and how to receive them would
be nice.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:41 1995
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From: David Burgess <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Pyongyang
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 10:23:59 -0600
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On Sun, 27 Aug 1995, Burr wrote:

> In article <41o586$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joel
> Rubin ) wrote:
>
> > In <[e-mail]> David
> > Burgess <[e-mail]> writes:
> > >
> > >Has anybody in norht america been having problems tuning in Radio
> > Pyongyang.
> >
> > I haven't tuned in to the WWV propagation report but this morning
> > propagation was godawful. Maybe you need to study the ideas of the
> > Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung whose glory shines forth through all
> > eternity and his glorious successor the Playb er um Dear Leader. (A few
> > years ago, the World Radio TV Handbook reported a coastal station,
> > meant to be heard by fishing boats, which carried weather reports and
> > words of praise for the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung! Pyongyang is
> > one station best listened to in a language which you do not
> > understand.)
>
>    I have tried to get this station in English for years, I "don't think"
> I ever got it. Any info as to when, where, and how to receive them would
> be nice.
>
>
I did get it yesterday, though the reception was not great.  As of
yesterday, August 26, 1995, the schedual is as follows:

All times UTC blah blah blah
To North America
all broadcasts 50 minutes.

0000    15100 13760 16130
1100    6576 9977 11335
1300    13750 15230
2300    11700 13650 (there may be more stations but I missed them)



^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                                David Burgess
        1509 Bradwell Avenue                    Ph# : [phone]
        Saskatoon SK
        S7N 2K5                                 Fax : [phone]
        Canada
                        email:  [e-mail]
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                        I walk down the street
                        the street I meet
                        Meat!?
                        I like beef.
                                        - Brian Joseph Bobroff
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Monte Olsen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack DSP questions
Date: 26 Aug 1995 14:02:52 GMT
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Does anyone know if it's possible to program the DSP and use it for other, computer-related purposes?

Thanks,

Monte



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Cass Lewart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Shack DX-380
Date: 26 Aug 1995 12:24:41 GMT
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adio Shack has DX-380 on clearance sale for only $70 instead of $180. It is an excellent digital receiver. If you can find it grab itadio Shack has DX-380


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (M Chazan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Receive S African broadcasts in Sydney Australia?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 95 00:28:13 GMT
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Hi
Does anyone in Sydney tune in to South African broadcasts - if so do you know
the time and frequencies.  I have tried contacting the SABC but they did not
reply.

Thanks
Mark


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:44 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Reference Side of Portable's Antenna (Re: building an outdoor anten)
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  > > I am building an outdoor antenna to be used with a Grundig YB400.
  > > Should the single antenna wire be soldered to the inner/tip
  > > connector on the plug?  Should the ground be soldered to the outer
  > > connector?

That is the way I connected mine, and it works quite well.

  > ...  In fact, I would like to expand the question:  Why does a whip
  > antenna on a battery operated portable work?  Where is the earth
  > reference?  Does it depend on the the radio coupling capacitively to
  > earth? . . . to its surroundings?  Can the efficiency of a whip be
  > improved by supplying the radio with a good ground?

In a battery-powered portable, the radio chassis acts as the antenna's
"counterpoise" or "reference".  Since the chassis is small, a larger
reference can often improve reception.  One simple method is to place
the radio on a large metal object such as a cast iron radiator or a car
roof, which becomes capacitively coupled to the chassis.

Some authors in rec.radio.shortwave have reported success with a dipole
arrangement a few meters long, where one wire is connected to the center
conductor of the antenna connector and the other is connected to the
outer conductor.

When using an AC adapter, the adapter's wire can act as the reference
(like a dipole).  Unfortunately, interference from electronic appliances
can propagate through the house wiring into the radio, so you may get
more noise.  Two frequently asked questions in this newsgroup are:

    Why is reception better when I connect the AC adapter?
and
    Why is reception better when I disconnect the AC adapter?

Connecting the radio's chassis to a real earth ground is difficult.  For
SW frequencies, a connection to earth longer than a few feet (including
both wire and pipe) acts more like an antenna than a ground, so you
effectively get a dipole as described above.  A bad choice of ground
(such as the "ground" of three-conductor house wiring), can introduce RF
noise.

Of course you can enlarge the other side of the antenna too, if it
doesn't overload the radio's front end or pick up noise from other
electronic devices.  I have found that placing my YB-400 on a radiator
and connecting 10 to 25 feet of wire to the whip or the antenna
connector makes a dramatic improvement for weak signals.

Hope this helps.

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (777)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: remote control: which radios have one?
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 10:37:06
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In article <41ihs2$[e-mail]> K R Jeffcoat <[e-mail]> writes:


>The ICOM R71A has an optional remote (RC-11) that works well. (I
>have one).  It is just like a TV remote.

Really!  Will this work with my R7100??????

Mike (777)



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Repeating morse code on longwave
Date: 27 Aug 1995 08:58:40 -0400
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Hiya y'all...

Was listening to SW last night when I decided to see if I could get
anything on longwave, as I had never been able to get anything on it.  As
I was flipping thru the frequencies, I found two frequencies with morse
code that repeated.

Around 2:48 UTC on 288 kHz, the following three letters kept being
repeated in morse code:  H U A  (di-di-di-di di-di-dah di-dah)

Around the same time on 351 kHz, the following three letters kept being
repeated in morse code:  C W H (dah-di-dah-di di-dah-dah di-di-di-di)

When I awoke this morning at about 12:44 UTC BOTH WERE STILL GOING!  (With
the same repeated letters.)

Does anyone know what these two stations are?  Where are they?  What is
their purpose?

I am really curious, becuase the signal was fairly strong, well let me
qualify that:  Strong enought that I heard it with just the internal
ferrite rod antenna.  Radio is a Sangean ATS-606.

Thanks!

Ben


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:47 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!news
From: David Crawford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Repeating morse code on longwave
Date: 27 Aug 1995 15:25:59 GMT
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[e-mail] (BHall88620) wrote:
>Hiya y'all...
>
>Was listening to SW last night when I decided to see if I could get
>anything on longwave, as I had never been able to get anything on it.  As
>I was flipping thru the frequencies, I found two frequencies with morse
>code that repeated.
>
>Around 2:48 UTC on 288 kHz, the following three letters kept being
>repeated in morse code:  H U A  (di-di-di-di di-di-dah di-dah)
>
>Around the same time on 351 kHz, the following three letters kept being
>repeated in morse code:  C W H (dah-di-dah-di di-dah-dah di-di-di-di)
>
>When I awoke this morning at about 12:44 UTC BOTH WERE STILL GOING!  (With
>the same repeated letters.)
>
>Does anyone know what these two stations are?  Where are they?  What is
>their purpose?
>
>I am really curious, becuase the signal was fairly strong, well let me
>qualify that:  Strong enought that I heard it with just the internal
>ferrite rod antenna.  Radio is a Sangean ATS-606.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Ben

Hi Ben:

What you heard were longwave aeronautical navigation
beacons.  They are usually non-directional in nature.

You can usually pick up a NOAA sectioal Aeronautical
chart for you area for a few $ at a fixed base
operator at you local airport (general/small plane
aviation area at larger airports).  It has the
locations, call signs, and frequencies of the LW
beacons near you.

Hope this helps.

David Crawford
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Repeating morse code on longwave
Date: 27 Aug 1995 16:52:22 -0400
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In article <41q2q7$[e-mail]>, David Crawford <[e-mail]>
writes:

>
>Hi Ben:
>
>What you heard were longwave aeronautical navigation
>beacons.  They are usually non-directional in nature.
>
>You can usually pick up a NOAA sectioal Aeronautical
>chart for you area for a few $ at a fixed base
>operator at you local airport (general/small plane
>aviation area at larger airports).  It has the
>locations, call signs, and frequencies of the LW
>beacons near you.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>David Crawford
>[e-mail]
>
>

Thanks!  It does help.  I read another message which says that HUA is an
aeronuatical beacon for Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama and CWH is a
beacon for Capshaw, Alabama.  My location is sandwiched in between both!

Thanks for the info!

Ben


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REVISED BBB-4 VLF rcvr. schematic.
Date: 25 Aug 1995 20:09:36 -0400
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Can anyone out there recomend a source for the 2N3904 and 2N5484
transistors used in the construction of this radio?

I have tried my usual sources without luck (DigiKey, Mouser) and Newark
Electronics will only sell me lots of 25 peices of them.

Thanks!

Ben


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:48 1995
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Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Shortwave Jazz
From: [e-mail] (Brian Carling)
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Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 18:20:00 -0500
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CRZ>There must be some jazz programs broadcasting -- I just haven't found any
CRZ>yet... Any good ones beamed to the east coast?

VOA and BBC both have some good ones!

---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ I'm at the corner of "Walk" and "Don't Walk".



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:49 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister)
Subject: Re: Shortwave Jazz - VOA?
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In article <41d6gu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David allan Boucher) writes:
>Does Willis Connover still do his program on VOA?
>

Yeah, - he still does it. I also enjoy it.


--
  Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister                    PCS Munich Germany
  [e-mail]                               Chipcard Applications



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:50 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Soccer on Shortwave
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Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 12:51:59 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

> After promoting the Tottenham v Liverpool game,
> the BBC gave us about five minutes of commentary, constantly
> interrupted by cut-ins from other games, then apparently decided
> when the score went to 3-0 that it should give us cricket; only
> the last two or three minutes aired at 11:40 a.m.

This is not entirely the Beeb's fault: the soccer season in Britain seems
to start earlier and earlier each year. The final Test Match (cricket)
has been for as long as I can recall the last full week in August.

Richard Hunt - [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 7600G Experience
Date: 25 Aug 1995 06:31:18 GMT
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Balu Masti <[e-mail]> writes:

> I recently bought a Sony 7600G for $162 + sales tax in a San Diego store.
> I am happy with its reception. I live in an apt and am not using any
> external wire/antenna (I use the built in telescopic antenna). Any tips
> on how to improve reception - especially considering the fact that I live
> in a low-lying area near canyons..?


You should have received a "clothesline" antenna with the 7600G.  For a
dramatic performance increase, string it as close to a window as you can,
then attach the other end to your 7600G's antenna.  Signals that were
barely were receivable before might come in loud and clear with the
clothesline antenna.

If you still want to get better reception, buy a good sized length (~50
ft) of insulated wire and run it out your window as far as you can.  For
example, I live on the 3rd floor, so I have a 30ft antenna running out
the window down to the ground.  Don't expect to get significant
improvements over the clothesline antenna, however.  At about the point
where you get signal strength improvement, you reach the point where the
7600G overloads.  Unless you are really DXing, this simple antenna should
be good enough.


---
Jeff Thieleke
[e-mail]
http://www.icaen.uiowa.edu/~thieleke


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andrea Bonilla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Southern California SWL
Date: 25 Aug 1995 18:45:02 GMT
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     Can anyone give me the stations that you recieve clearly in Southern
California. I live in Orange County and at this time am not recieving too
many stations without substantial background noise. I will appreciate any
of your suggestions.





From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Southern California SWL
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 17:43:56 -0400
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In article <41l5ne$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Andrea Bonilla) wrote:

>      Can anyone give me the stations that you recieve clearly in Southern
> California. I live in Orange County and at this time am not recieving too
> many stations without substantial background noise. I will appreciate any
> of your suggestions.

Haven't lived there in some time, but I remember radio fans used to drive
to the top of Mt. Pacifico in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of
Pasadena, camp overnight and get amazing DX. For some unexplained reason,
reception is phenomenal at that specific place.

John R.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:54 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (John M. Bilek)
Subject: Re: Southern California SWL
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Andrea Bonilla ([e-mail]) wrote:
:      Can anyone give me the stations that you recieve clearly in Southern
: California. I live in Orange County and at this time am not recieving too
: many stations without substantial background noise. I will appreciate any
: of your suggestions.

Where in O.C.?  I'm in Santa Ana.  I've had the best luck LATE at night,
very early morning.  For instance, at night (past midnight) I've had the
best luck on the 31m band.  (BBC, VOA, Radio Australia).  Early, early
morning I've had some luck with the 49m band.  What setup are you using?
I'm in an apartment with a wire antenna tacked around my room, attached
to a Radio Shack amplified antenna (sometimes that just amplifies the
noise, so I unhook it), then to my Grundig YB400.  I've had the best luck
outside.  There is a huge field by me (MacArthur/Bear).  If you're by
that field, the reception is better.  E-mail me and I can give you an
incomplete O.C. log I'm working on!




--
Johnny.

[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:54 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (Steven Stenslie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW broadcasts in Esperanto?
Date: 25 Aug 1995 07:17:13 GMT
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Is anyone aware of Esperanto broadcasts of any kind that can be easily
received in North America?  Times/Frequencies?  The stronger the better
- I have a tiny analog Sony.  Post here or email.  Thanks!

Steve Stenslie



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:55 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in1.uu.net!atlas.axiom.net!atlas.axiom.net!jamiew
From: [e-mail] (Jamie Walker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: swl club in AUstin
Date: 26 Aug 1995 03:22:37 GMT
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Hello! I am looking for a good shortwave club to join as a newbie that is
in the Austin/San antonio, san marcos TExas area! if anyone knows of one,
please post or email! thanks!


:)

Jamie

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:55 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.gate.net!not-for-mail
From: [e-mail] (Rodney Herman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: test
Date: 27 Aug 1995 06:56:35 -0400
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this is a test
--
Rodney Herman [e-mail] :-)


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:56 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.clark.net!boink!cwilkins
From: [e-mail] (Charlie Wilkinson)
Subject: Re: testing do not read
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Tim Manwell ([e-mail]) wrote:
: test.

It would be much easier to "not read" if it were posted in one of the
several test newsgroups where it belongs.  Food for thought...

Regards,
        Charlie
--
=============================================================================
   Charlie Wilkinson      Maintainer - Radio For Peace International Web Site
[e-mail]         http://www.clark.net/pub/cwilkins/rfpi
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WARNING: Wrapping oneself in the Flag deprives the brain of oxygen!


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Costello)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Thanks for FAQ's!
Date: 24 Aug 1995 22:11:56 GMT
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Harry W. Haines, III ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] wrote:
: >Where can I get it?
: >
: >Patrick L. Nichols
: >The University of Texas at Dallas
: >

: Note from the author--This article is posted monthly on the USENET groups
: rec.radio.shortwave and rec.radio.info.  It is also available
: electronically on CompuServe, America Online, the ANARC BBS, the WELL, from
: the rec.radio.shortwave ftp archive on ftp.funet.fi, the official Usenet
: FAQ library rtfm.mit.edu, and from the radio archive on ftp.cs.buffalo.edu,
: and in print from the ARRL.  A hypertext version with links to many of the
: items mentioned is available at the following URL:
:
: http://itre.uncecs.edu/radio/
:


    Make that the new URL: http://itre.ncsu.edu/radio/


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From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Glidden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Tinted Window Question
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 19:41:11 GMT
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I have been told told that the tinting that comes from the factory on
newer model veh. is actually a metal that is inside the glass.  This
has the effect of really screwing up any type of thru the glass
antenna.  Is this true?  Where or who should I call to confirm this?
I have a 92 Jimmy with factory tint on all glass except the front.  I
need to mount some antennas and don't want to drill or use mag mounts.
I am planning to mount a 2 meter and a 10 meter antenna.
If you hav any answers please send e-mail.

Thanks






From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:17:59 1995
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From: "James A. Storm" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tinted Window Question
Date: 26 Aug 1995 02:41:13 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jack Glidden) wrote:
>I have been told told that the tinting that comes from the factory on
>newer model veh. is actually a metal that is inside the glass.  This
>has the effect of really screwing up any type of thru the glass
>antenna.  Is this true?  Where or who should I call to confirm this?
>I have a 92 Jimmy with factory tint on all glass except the front.  I
>need to mount some antennas and don't want to drill or use mag mounts.
>I am planning to mount a 2 meter and a 10 meter antenna.
>If you hav any answers please send e-mail.
>
>Thanks

I was told by Larsen Antenna that oridinary factory tint should be no
problem. You don't want to put it in an area where you can't even see
through the glass. Mine is mounted on the tinted side window of an
extra-cab truck and works quite well.

                     73, WB6LWS Jim in Pacifica, CA




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:00 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tinted Window Question
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 02:41:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jack Glidden) wrote:

>I have been told told that the tinting that comes from the factory on
>newer model veh. is actually a metal that is inside the glass.  This
>has the effect of really screwing up any type of thru the glass
>antenna.  Is this true?  Where or who should I call to confirm this?
>I have a 92 Jimmy with factory tint on all glass except the front.  I
>need to mount some antennas and don't want to drill or use mag mounts.
>I am planning to mount a 2 meter and a 10 meter antenna.

Thru-glass on 10M?  You'ld have to have a patch area the size of a
door-mat.  2M is marginal at best.  I like trunk-lid mounts, but in
the case of a Jimmy...    Good luck  ---Mike



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Glidden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tinted Window Question
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 00:27:11 GMT
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[e-mail] (Mike Groves) wrote:


>
>>need to mount some antennas and don't want to drill or use mag mounts.
>>I am planning to mount a 2 meter and a 10 meter antenna.

>Thru-glass on 10M?  You'ld have to have a patch area the size of a
>door-mat.  2M is marginal at best.  I like trunk-lid mounts, but in
>the case of a Jimmy...    Good luck  ---Mike

I don't want to drill a hole, and a mag mount is out of the question
due to the clearance (or lack of it) from the gararge.  I am
considering use a thru the glass 11 Meter and cutting/tuning for 10.

The antenna for my scanner AND the AM/FM antenna already bang the
gararge door, so any thing else that goes higher is really in for it.
And since it's a newer vehicle, there are nor *REAL* bumpers to mount
anything to. So I thought I would try this

Just keep repeating, "It's only a hobby...it's only a hobby"

PS, Thanks for the response.





From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Top Band Dx (1600-1700KHZ)
Date: 25 Aug 1995 08:54:20 GMT
Organization: Hurricane DX Club
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In article <41g1q1$[e-mail]>, ????@???????.??? (????? ????????) says:
>
>I'm looking for information on dxing the top band, 1610-1700Khz. Are

>Les Rayburn, KCA4TSI
>

Les,

I tried posting to the group but it failed.  If you send you your e-mail
address, I'll forward you a list.

Russ

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
Subject: TV DX'ing questions
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 08:56:40 LOCAL
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Whats a good brand of deep fringe VHF/UHF antennas? Where do I get the
amplifier & local station traps? How do I hook 2 antennas together one above
the other? I live in the Houston area & enjoyed a GREAT opening on indoor
rabbit ears getting CH 3 (Bryan) Ch 7, 9, 12, 16, 36?, and one other UHF
channel! I know 7 is Austin, 9 & 12 are San Antonio. I haven't had that much
fun in years!!! How good is a JVC HiFi VCR's tuner for DX? Or should I come
out of the tv's A/V line out jacks into the VCR's AUX input?



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Durkin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TV DX'ing questions
Date: 25 Aug 1995 21:45:18 GMT
Organization: 3M Company - PI&C Engineering
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[e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.) wrote:
>Whats a good brand of deep fringe VHF/UHF antennas? Where do I get the
>amplifier & local station traps? How do I hook 2 antennas together one above the other?

<snip>

>How good is a JVC HiFi VCR's tuner for DX? Or should I come
>out of the tv's A/V line out jacks into the VCR's AUX input?
>

Try Winegard Co., Burlington, Iowa, phone no. 319-754-0600. They
manufacture a full line of TV, FM, and satellite reception products,
including all the items you mentioned. They can probably tell you who
their distributor is in your area. Channel Master is another company
that makes similar quality products, but I don't have any info on them.
Then there's always Radio Shack, but their TV and FM reception products
are of questionable quality. (I do like their SW radios, though.)

I've used the tuner on my Panasonic HiFi VCR in the past for TV DXing,
and as far as I can tell, it works as well as the TV's tuner. Haven't
tried recording the signal using the AUX input, however.

--
Pat Durkin, Sr. Systems Engineer              EMAIL:  [e-mail]
3M Company - PI&C Engineering               Opinions expressed are my own
900 Bush Ave., Bldg. 42-6E-08               and may not reflect those of
St. Paul, MN 55144                                  3M Company.




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ted Viens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TV DX'ing questions
Date: 26 Aug 1995 04:32:32 GMT
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Robert M. Bratcher Jr.) writes:
>
>Whats a good brand of deep fringe VHF/UHF antennas? Where do I get the

>amplifier & local station traps? How do I hook 2 antennas together one
above
>the other? I live in the Houston area & enjoyed a GREAT opening on
indoor
>rabbit ears getting CH 3 (Bryan) Ch 7, 9, 12, 16, 36?, and one other
UHF
>channel! I know 7 is Austin, 9 & 12 are San Antonio. I haven't had
that much
>fun in years!!! How good is a JVC HiFi VCR's tuner for DX? Or should I
come
>out of the tv's A/V line out jacks into the VCR's AUX input?
>
Forgive the annoying question, but have you tried EXPERIMENTING, using
the tuner from both the TV and the VCR and seeing which works better???
(Oooohh, I hate my lack of self control...)

Beyond that, usually (gasp...) the VCR tuner is better sheilded and
more sensitive than the TV tuner.  And usually, the VCR tuner will get
a better picture on the video tape...
--
Bye...  Ted..
Deep in the Heart of the Armpits of Houston, Texas...


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (B. Z. Lederman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TV DX'ing questions
Message-ID: <1995Aug26.073614.11054@eisner>
Date: 26 Aug 95 07:36:14 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.) writes:
> Whats a good brand of deep fringe VHF/UHF antennas? Where do I get the
> amplifier & local station traps? How do I hook 2 antennas together one above

    Good questions.  Around here, which is an urban area with a
 lot of cable TV, the only store I could find that sold TV
 antennas was Radio Shack.  When I tried various telephone
 directories and industry directories, I couldn't even find any of
 the 'old familiar' names of companies that used to make TV
 antennas (Weingard, Blonder-Tongue, Jerrold, etc.) listed.

    Though I don't usually like RS much, they do have a fair range
 of antennas, and they're probably as good as any.  My biggest
 complaint is that they're still set for 300 ohm twinlead, and you
 have to use a matching transformer (usually included) for coax.

    I did buy a UHF preamp from them, and if it really meets the
 written specs it's got 20db gain and 3.5 db noise figure, which
 is really quite good.  Since most amps don't even list the noise
 figure, it's a good indication that the amp is fairly well made.
 (By the way, you can buy commercial ICs with this gain and noise
 figure, so there's a good change the amplifier really does meet
 it's specs. It seems to work o.k. for me).

--
B. Z. Lederman.   My personal opinions.


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Ian Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WANTED:  NATO and UNPROFOR frequncies
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 03:16:42 -0800
Organization: Motif Productions
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I will be in Germany in a few weeks and would like to
eaves drop on the war in Bosnia. . .  I've seen NATO
and UN frequencies posted here before (I believe); If
someone out there is privy to these I would appreciate
a repost.


many thanks

Ian


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Fink)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Whats a 1yr old Sony2010 selling for?
Date: 26 Aug 1995 00:57:18 GMT
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I want to upgrade to a Drake SW8 and am thinking about selling my year old
2010,anybody know what there selling for?

Thanks

--
Mike Fink
[e-mail]
Support the NRA



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:07 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Where to buy Sony 7600G?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Rahul Biswas ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : you are just a voice and a credit card number.
: :
: : Good luck
: : [e-mail]

: I agree that Electronic Equipment Bank seems to be a good deal.  They seem to
: have one of the best prices around.  I doubt I really need another pair of
: headphones, or a stand, but getting a radio from a radio store might be nice.
: Besides, I like that 2nd day air option.

: I don't see why everyone says J&R Music World has the best prices.  They
: wanted $185, best offer + $8 or so shipping UPS ground.  I think I'll order my
: 7600G tommorow.

: Thank you to everyone who told me about the 7600G.  It really helped me to
: choose a radio.

Whom ever started this thread about JR Music World THANK YOU!
Whomever replied to me about the 7600G vs RS radio either here or via email
THANK YOU!

JR Music sold me the 7600G for $162.00, I used to get JR's music catalogs
years ago so that is another reason why I trusted them.

The trick to the whole thing is to be ready to put your money where your
mouth is.  They didn't quote the price. I did. I told them that I was
ready to purchase if I got it for that price.

The radio works great and I am very happy with it.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:08 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Where to get REAL 7600G AC Adapter
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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I have been following the threads re: AC Adapters for SONY 7600G and was
wondering where I could get the best price and purchase a real SONY adapter
for the radio.

I would rather not fool with Radio Shack.

Thanks.

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:08 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Horn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: wire mesh in windows
Date: 25 Aug 1995 08:22:15 GMT
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I work in an old downtown office building.  The reception is bad enough,
but to make matters worse, there's wire mesh imbedded in the window glass.
Sheesh!  Does this mesh interfere with the shortwave signal, even if the
mesh isn't grounded?  I'm wondering if rigging an antenna in front of the
window is worth the effort. I'll try it anyway, but I'd like to know what
I'm up against. Why wasn't I born to enjoy needlepoint??

Gary


From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:09 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netnews
From: [e-mail] (James Quinby)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WWW: NOAA Hurricane Hunter Skeds
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 1995 12:22:54 GMT
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Check this out:

http://asp1.sbs.ohio-state.edu/text/severe/tropical/NOUS42.KNHC

It lists the current schedules of the recon flights of the NOAA
hurricane hunters. Ought to aid in monitoring. And even if it doesn't,
it's still neat reading.



From [e-mail] Sun Aug 27 18:18:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kcarroll)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: YB 205 Info Needed
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 20:04:02 GMT
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  My mother, Bless Her, picked up a YB 205 at a discount house on a clearance
rack and ended up paying   US $14.50 (with tax)

 All she got was the radio and teh 2 AA batteries.

    She gave it to me and I have a few questions.

       Where is grundig s oI can get a manual ( HAD NO BOX or Adaptor)

       And what should I have expected in the box, Adaptor, Ear Plug

            It works great pulling AM stations I can get with my CAR radio.

                  Also Need to follow this group to did you so good NEWS
                   programming
                       Does CNN Headline News have a Shortwave Feed.

                Thanks!!!

                              KC


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:22 1995
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From: "Fedor G. Babanine" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Need faxgate
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 20:45:50 +0400
Distribution: world
Organization: PRIVATE
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail]
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Keywords: fax
Summary: Need faxgate in Seoul
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 Does anybody know faxgate or any fax service in Seoul?

I am a listener of shortwave Radio Korea International KBS. I wish to try
to send my letters from Russia to RKI by fax via INTERNET.
 Thanks.
           :)   Fedor


             /\_____/\
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       ==   )         (         E-mail: [e-mail]       ==
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:23 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.infi.net!usenet
From: "John L. Rouse" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Rush!
Date: 29 Aug 1995 13:52:52 GMT
Organization: InfiNet
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[e-mail] (John M. Bilek) wrote:
>
> Frank Adrian ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : OTOH, if you remember what he was saying the last time you heard him, you
> : probably don't need to hear him repeat his schtick for the 50 million'th
> : time.  There's a lot more interesting stuff on SW to listen to...
>
> I'm pretty sure he wasn't asking for your opinion on Mr. Limbaugh, just
> on what frequency he can be heard on.  Let's try to keep this kind of
> thing out of this newsgroup, OK?
>

 This is an excellent point! If it were followed here on a regular basis,
there would be less gastric upset among newsgroup readers. A request for
specific information such as the original posting contained doesn't deserve
a snotty reply on Limbaugh's on-air persona.
73, John

John L. Rouse, KA3DBN                 KA3DBN @ KA3EFE.MD.USA.NOA
Capital-Gazette Communications        [e-mail]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:24 1995
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Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
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Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 08:13:47 -0500
Reply-To: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "MacHarg, Ken" <[e-mail]>
Organization: HCJB - Quito
Subject: Unshackled
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******************* Start of Forwarded Message *****************
Date:    Tue, 29 Aug 1995 16:32:25 GMT
From:    Tad Cook <[e-mail]>
Subject: Unshackled!

Ever heard that strange evangelical program on WWCR late at
night from Pacific
Garden Mission called "Unshackled!"?  Each night it features a
melodramatic
story of Christian inspiration and redemption, accompanied by
dramatic organ
music.

The first time I heard this I thought it was an archival
recording from the
early days of broadcast radio, but was suprised to hear that the
program is
currently being produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.

This morning's (8/29/95) Wall Street Journal has an interesting
page one
article about Unshackled.  According to the Journal this program
is produced
in front of a live audience at their Pacific Garden's skid road
mission, and
many of the actors have been on the program since the 1950s!
They have a
rotating cast of about 100 actors who make union scale.

Tad Cook
[e-mail]
Seattle, WA

------------------------------
******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

     If anybody has a copy of that article they could send me, I
would appreciate it. It hasn't made the Spanish version of the
WSJ in our local paper here in Quito.
     I suppose I could mention that HCJB also carries Unshackled
every Tuesday evening.
     lt was my privilege to watch a taping of the program
several years ago, then to interview Jack O'Dell who was then
the writer, producer and announcer for the program. It is fun to
watch them do it--one of the few places in the country where
radio drama is regularly produced, and in front of a live
audience at that. --Ken MacHarg

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:26 1995
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From: [e-mail] (C MILLER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM DXing
Date: 28 Aug 1995 12:10:01 -0400
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About a week ago I was able to pick up some Toronto stations in stereo on
my Realistic DX-440 and whip antenna. I live about 300 miles west of the
city and this is the first time I have logged Toronto stations, most of
which originate from the CN Tower. BTW the stations logged included
CHUM on 104.5 and CBC Stereo on 94.1. At the time we were experiencing
record high temps in SW Ontario.

BTW, I also had good stereo reception from a station in Union City-Erie PA
on 106.3.

Colin Miller, Sarnia, ON


Mike Balistreri ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Subject: FM DXing

: Auntie Em said . . .

: A>What I wanted to ask is this:  how far away have you all been
:   able to pick
:  >up FM stations, using not too expensive equipment?  I remember one morning
:  >a few years ago, at 7:00 a.m., picking up a Corpus Christi, Texas FM
:  >station on my radio (I live in New Orleans).
: A>Elizabeth in New Orleans
:  >[e-mail]

: I live near Cleveland.  This summer I have had pretty good luck
: picking-up a Toronto FM station on 93.? on my '90 Honda's car
: radio. What amazes me about this is that some mornings (7:00 -
: 7:30 EDT) it booms in like it was local, on other mornings -
: nothing but static. Toronto is not very far, maybe 200 Miles as
: the crow flies.  I have not been able to catch any others,
: though.  I have noted no correlation to the local weather
: conditions, so I'm sure it must have to do with the sun's effect
: on the ionosphere.

: Cheers, - Mike
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth V. Zichi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW in College Dorm?
Date: 31 Aug 1995 16:34:24 GMT
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>>>I'm going to be living in those communal sweatboxes, the dorms, for the
>>>next eight months or so.  Unfortunately, since it's a metal structure,
>>>SW reception will be next to impossible.  The only alternative I have is
>>>to string some cable out the window and run it down the side of the
>>>building (and hope no one notices).  Does anyone have any suggestions?
>>>(I'll either be using a 2010 or an R-5000...)

  Many moons ago (so long that the statute of limitations has run! :)
I too did some devious things to be able to listen to SW.  The best luck I
had was with some wire the same colour as the brick , run UP from my
third floor room to the window of a co-operative woman on the top of the
dorm immediately above me on the 7th floor. I got FEBC Seychelles with
this on 19 metres -- and as I recall a very enjoyable dinner too ... but
that is a story for a different newsgroup!  :)

  I also used a phone wire antenna (again with a chewb set -- mine was
a National NC-98)  but I had more luck with wires hidden on the outside of the
dorm than with other things.  I also did a horizontal wire to a friend's room
but it didn't seem to work as well despite the fact that in theory
it should have been better (less artificial noise pickup with a horiz antenna)
-- probably had something to do with the nature of my building.  Be devious
and get to know your neighbors -- that is what College is all about, no?  :)

  73  //kvz
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:28 1995
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From: Allen Hansen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New SONY receiver?
Date: 30 Aug 1995 15:36:40 GMT
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Joerg Bullmann <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>as I could read in
>
>       http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/sonysw77.html  ,
>
>a successor of the SONY ICF SW77 can be expected in late '95.
>As '95 slowly passes by and the IFA '95 takes place in Berlin
>just now, I would like to ask, whether anybody has seen such a
>new radio set. I could imagine that the IFA is the right place
>for announcements of this kind. Any hints?
>
>So long,
>
>Joerg
>

The only thing I have heard of is a new ICF SW1000 which looks
something like the ICF SW7600G with an auto-reverse cassette
deck on the back.  List price is $650 (?) and retail will be
around mid $500's.

Allen
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:31 1995
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From: Allen Hansen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Tinted Window Question
Date: 30 Aug 1995 15:52:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jack Glidden) wrote:
>I have been told told that the tinting that comes from the factory on
>newer model veh. is actually a metal that is inside the glass.  This
>has the effect of really screwing up any type of thru the glass
>antenna.  Is this true?  Where or who should I call to confirm this?
>I have a 92 Jimmy with factory tint on all glass except the front.  I
>need to mount some antennas and don't want to drill or use mag mounts.
>I am planning to mount a 2 meter and a 10 meter antenna.
>If you hav any answers please send e-mail.
>
>Thanks

I have been told by customers who have researched this for me
that GM does use metalized tinting on side windows (usually rear).
Our store manager wanted to put an on glass antenna on his new
mini van but the dealer told him that the tint on his vehicle
is metalized.

I would suggest contacting your car dealer and see what he
says about your specific vehicle.

Allen
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Igor-K)
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Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 10:03:56 UTC
Subject: Need info
Lines: 28


Need info about WEWN stn in US.

My co-ordinates:

FIDO-Net       2:5100/34.7
           AKA 2:5020/271.12

Internet 1)    [e-mail]
         2)    [e-mail]
         3)    [e-mail]


  Please, reply by personal e-mail, because I'm not subscribed
  on this teleconference.

  Best rgds.


  Igor Krumin.

  Riga,  Aug.30, 1995

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 5960 kHz @ 3:00 UTC: Monte Carlo or RFI?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:52:27 GMT
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Philip Beltz Glaser <[e-mail]> wrote:

>This weekend I just happened upon an Arabic language
>broadcast on 5960 kHz from 3:00 to 3:15 UTC. It
>is virtually as clear as any local medium wave station. It is
>preceded by a program in Chinese or something similar,
>and is followed by a French RFI broadcast. Within
>the program itself, however, it is identified as
>"Radio Monte Carlo" (with an Arabic accent of course).
>I cannot find this porgram in Passport or in the RFI
>schedules I have downloaded. A station this clear must
>be getting beamed directly to the US. Does anyone know
>anything more about it?

You haven't been looking in the right place :-) WRTH95 has this
transmission listed on page 171, from whuch you will see that it's via
the Radio Canada International transmitters at Sackville. It's listed
at 0400-0415 UTC which is the winter timing. Currently due to Daylight
Saving it's an hour earlier.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DX PARTYLINE for Aug-----
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:52:49 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dan Ferguson) wrote:

>I thought speed was measured in furlongs per fortnight!!

It is if you're unfortunate enough to have to negotiate the M25, the
London orbital motorway :-) And to get this almost back on topic,
radio stations in the London area often give traffic reports about
this....:-)





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New SONY receiver?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:52:50 GMT
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Joerg Bullmann <[e-mail]> wrote:

>As '95 slowly passes by and the IFA '95 takes place in Berlin
>just now, I would like to ask, whether anybody has seen such a
>new radio set. I could imagine that the IFA is the right place
>for announcements of this kind. Any hints?

Yes...tune into this week's Media Network. Jonathan Marks has just
been to IFA and will no doubt spill the beans (if not the coffee) :-)



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Nadezhda address?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:52:51 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla) wrote:

>Has anyone heard them recently on SW?

No, Jorma - BBC Monitoring's recently issued schedule confirms that
they're not on shortwave, at least not at the moment. I expect they
will return one day after we send the final pages of WRTH96 to the
printer :-)



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 10:30:01 GMT
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[e-mail] (Uncle Bob) wrote:

>I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
>shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother.

Because there are many different types of music around the world, and
you won't hear most of it on your domestic stations. I have used
shortwave to discover types of music which are particularly appealing
to my ears. When I know some of the details there are CD stores in The
Netherlands which sell imported CD's, and I can purchase one knowing
that I am going to like it...in any case, good shortwave reception is
not unheard of, and listening to a music program when the signal is
good isn't greatly inferior to tuning in a domestic AM station.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Italy?
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 10:30:03 GMT
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[e-mail] (Thorsten Sessler) wrote:

>"Browsing" through all SW bands from 6 to 15kHz at various daytimes here
>in my place in South West Germany, I meet a dozen different languages -
>but never any Italian broadcast. Could it be because Italy does not
>provide any SW service? If I should be wrong, could s.o. please give me
>the (postal and) e-mail adress of Radio Italy?

You are wrong ;-) There is an extensive External Service from Italy,
though it has to be said that its reputation has not been helped by
the poor quality of its foreign language programming over the years.
To my ears (and with a limited knowledge of Italian) their Italian
programs sound very much more lively. Their address is:

RAI
Viale Mazzini 14
I-00195 Roma
Italy

I am not aware of any E-mail address at this time.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Donald W. Culpepper)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Building An Outdoor Antenna
Date: 29 Aug 1995 03:06:33 GMT
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The line feed for the Grundig YB400 is the center pin.  The outside
sleeve is ground.  How do I know?  I called the Grundig importer about
18 months ago when I got my YB400 and asked them.  By the way, it's a
great radio.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Az0th)
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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I heard Cal Eustaquio ([e-mail]) say:

: Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
: type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
: I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
: SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
: info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

Use it? Prefer it, unless listening conditions are so rat and static
infested that digi bells and whistles can really be of use (have NRD-515
and NRD-525 big guns for such conditions) but have and use tube and hybrid
gear most times: Drake R-4, R-4B, R-4C, SW-4A, Collins 75S-3, EAC R-390A and
a few others. Toob gear is fun, and comprehensibly elegant.

Cheers es 73
RF Buchanan


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Az0th)
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
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I heard BHall88620 ([e-mail]) say:

: I have a Halicrafters SX-24 Skyrider Defiant that I use occasinally.  My
...
: I only use it occasionally becuase I am afraid that I am going to kill a
: tube, and from what I understand, replacements are scarce!  Someday I hope
: to obtain a digital set with its performance and sound quality.

According to Moore, your (wonderful) Skyrider Defiant uses:

3 6SK7 - $3.75 ea. new from Antique Electronic Supply
1 6SQ7 -  3.75
1 6K8  -  4.20
1 6H6  -  2.40
1 6F6  -  7.10
1 76   -  9.85 ($3.75 used)
1 80   -  9.10 ($4.55 used)

So for less than $50, you could replace every tube in the SX-24, and expect
several more decades of service. I'd certainly lay in a set of spares before
they really _do_ become scarce, though.

Cheers es 73
RF Buchanan




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 14:25:07 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Cal Eustaquio <[e-mail]> writes:

>Hello:
>
>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my

>info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

I have a Halicrafters SX-24 Skyrider Defiant that I use occasinally.  My
grandfather meticuosly restored it (he was a TV/Radio repairman at one
time, and darn good at it!), and it is in perfect working order.  Beleive
it or not, the SX-24 OUTPERFORMS my Sangean ATS-606 portable.  The SX-24
just has better selectivity and adjacent channel rejection.  Of couse it
weighs 20 pounds or so, wereas the ATS-606 fits in a large shirt pocket.

I only use it occasionally becuase I am afraid that I am going to kill a
tube, and from what I understand, replacements are scarce!  Someday I hope
to obtain a digital set with its performance and sound quality.

Ben


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:45 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 20:42:52 -0400
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In article <41vnma$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Doug Hunter)
writes:

>Last week,
>I compared the two T-O's to my Rat Shack DX-440, all using
>their whip antennas.  The T-O's blew the 440 clean out of
>the water!!  If I were stranded on an island, I would
>rather have the T-O's - after all, their whip antennas
>could double as great fishing poles!  Try THAT with
>your DX-440.

I have noticed that other people as well as myself seem to be getting
better performance out of their tube sets than their digital sets.  Can
anyone explain why this is?

How can a receive with 12 tubes (like my Halicrafters SX-24) outperform a
digital radio with the equivalent of hundreds of tubes?

Ben


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 21:26:24 -0400
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While on the subject of old receivers, I was wondering if anyone could
provide a schematic or advice on how to do the following:

I want to be able to hook the headphone output from my Halicrafters SX-24
to a line input on my receiver.  The SX-24 does have a speaker hooked to
it, but it is small, and doesn't play loud enough to hear it more than 3
ft away from the speaker.  I also would like the recording capability if I
ever buy a tape deck.

I remember reading something about Halicrafter's sets not being grounded
properly or something, and don't want to harm either peice of equipment.

Thanks!

Ben


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:47 1995
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From: [e-mail] (BHall88620)
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Subject: Re: SW in College Dorm?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 21:27:00 -0400
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In article <4206gd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Myke Weiskopf) writes:

>I'm going to be living in those communal sweatboxes, the dorms, for the
>next eight months or so.  Unfortunately, since it's a metal structure,
>SW reception will be next to impossible.  The only alternative I have is
>to string some cable out the window and run it down the side of the
>building (and hope no one notices).  Does anyone have any suggestions?
>(I'll either be using a 2010 or an R-5000...)
>
>

He he he...  I am laughing becuase I remember the hi-jinxs I pulled while
at the University of Connecticut dorms setting up SW antennas!

I tried basically four things:

1)  I lived on the second floor, so at first I just dropped an antenna
straight down but not within reach of people walking along the base of the
building.  Worked okay.

2)  Decieded to string an antenna from my window to a lampost in the quad.
 Again, I was on the second floor, and I attached it to the top of the
lampost, about 8 ft above ground.  Worked GREAT!  Heard Radio Saudi Arabia
first time I tried.  However, I got into REAL hot water with the
landscaping people (who ripped it down) and with the resident assistants.
Students also ripped it down as well.  Lost about 300' of wire this way.

3)  I got pissed.  Decided I would string it from my window to a window in
the 2nd floor study of an adjacent dorm!  About 200' of wire.  Got it
hooked up, and well, it stunk.  Response was off the end of the wire,
right into the building and lots of noise like everyone's cordless phones,
computers, etc...

4)  Just decided to run accross the ceiling.  Worked okay.  Used that
antenna for about 7 months and then graduated.  Didn't log anything
unusual, but got all the major broadcasters.

Conclusion:  Experiment.  Bigger is (usually!) better.  Outside is good.
Try not to irritate RA's, building staff.  Give it a whirl.  You'll find
something that works...

Ben


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:48 1995
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Regulations Short-Wave Transmitter/Receiver must fullfill (help)
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 19:57:10 GMT
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A UK based charity has developed a pedal powered generator to operate a short-wave
transmitter/receiver working at (4.005 MHz).  The use is to supply village to village
communication in Tanzania Africa.  A small pilot project has successfully run for the last 12
years with commercial bought in equipment.  The aim is to manufacture pedal generators and
short-wave transmitter/receivers locally in Tanzania both to save foreign currency and provide
local employment.

A transmitter/receiver has been designed and 95 per cent completed.

Does anyone know what international regulations such a short-wave transmitter/receivers
would have to comply with?  The project is based in the UK.

Thank you for any help anyone can give.

Bill


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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Bryant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 30 Aug 1995 18:06:55 GMT
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In article
<[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Hello:
>
>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for
my
>info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

What a happy string!!!  Seem to be a buncha toobers out there!

I hava Japanese NRD-525 big gun for really weak signal DX, but I NEVER
use it to listen to programming.  My current favorite is a 1941 Zenith 12
tube console and a 1937 RCA 12 tube console with bandspread dials and
electric tuning (Model 813K().  Both have awesome audio on the
powerhouses.  I also use an A600 leather covered Trans-Oceanic
(gen-u-wine cowhide) and a totally remanufactured Hammarlund SP-600
(that's still a good SWBC DX rig when used with the Hammarlund HC-10
accessory which gives much better IF selectivity.

Someone mentioned using a Trans-Oceanic on a desert island because the
whip could double as a fishing pole....  That is what Commander Eugene F.
McDonald, Jr, prexy of Zenith and, basically, the inventor of the T-O
CALLED the "whip" himself.  Apparently the term "whip" hadn't been
invented in 1941/42 when the first T-O was developed.

Hollow State Forever!
John Bryant.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Brandon Jordan)
Date: 28 Aug 95 22:46:14
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Voice of the OAS sked?
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Does anyone have a current schedule for the Voice of the OAS?


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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:52 1995
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Subject: Looking for Rush!
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Rob try WRNO, 15420 kHz between 1600 and 1900 UTC Mon-Fri

RP>I am stationed in Germany with the Armed Forces and have not been able
RP>to pickup Rush Limbaugh on shortwave.  Could someone please post the
RP>times of is shortwave broadcast as well as the frequencies.  Also,
RP>should I be able to pick him up in Germany?  For a radio I have a small
RP>portable which I just purchased a radio shack wire antena for (one that
RP>you can reel in).
---
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Brunner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Where to get REAL 7600G AC Adapter
Date: 31 Aug 1995 17:08:22 GMT
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In <423053$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (dandj) writes:

>In article <41quan$[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Ahmed Rasheed) wrote:
>>Call Sony at 1-800-488-7669 for AC-E60HG. Costs $19.95 + $5 S&H.
>>I have tried them all from Radioshack. Nothing fits.
>>
>>Ahmed Rasheed
>
>Got mine through EEB in Virgina.  Also have a friend who got one from a
>local sony dealer in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area, so you may try a
>dealer if you have one in your region.
>
>Dave
>Rio Rancho, NM
>

I just got a 7600G from EEB, and they were out of the adapters.  I
ordered one from Sony, and the total including shipping was $29.  Then
I found one locally for $23, so I bought that, and now I'm hoping that
I can return the other one to Sony.

Unfortunately, the one I bought locally, from a place that sells and
repairs only Sony stuff, stopped working after a few hours, so I had
to exchange it, but the new one seems to work ok.

Robert



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: looking for info on time broadcast service
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 02:07:09 GMT
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[e-mail] (Frank Kaufman) wrote:

>I saw a clock advertised in a mail order catalogue that has a built-in 60kHz
>longwave radio receiver to keep the clock on time.  The signals are derived
>from an atomic clock.

>I would like to find out more about this broadcast service.  I would like to
>build a circuit to do the above task, I am sure I can do it for much less then
>the $300.00 mail order price.

The receiver you are discussing receives WWVB from Fort Collins
Colorado.  It is operated by NIST.  It runs 13 KW.  Time is encoded as
10 dB binary coded decimal (BCD) level shifts.  Each coded frame
contains information within 12 groups which includes complete UTC
time-of-year data in minutes, hours and day of year, the estimated
difference of UT1 minus UTC, and the sign of that difference.  Details
of the code are contained in an old document "NBS frequency and time
broadcast services" published by the old National Bureau of Standards
in Special Publication 236 in 1973.  The NBS is now the NIST.  They
probably have a more modern version of the document available from the
government printing office.

Most commercial receivers for this application are phase locked to the
carrier.  The time code processing logic is not trivial.  You might be
able to build one for less than $300 but you better be an experienced
circuit designer.  Good luck.

__________________________________________________

Joe Buch - N2JB
Editor - Technical Topics - NASWA Journal
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Time signals
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 02:13:17 GMT
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The World Radio and TV Handbook lists all the world's time signal
stations.

Your best bets,if you just want to know what time it is, are:

WWV on 10MHz in the day and 5MHz at night;
CHU on 7.335 MHz in the day and 3.330 MHz at night.










__________________________________________________

Joe Buch - N2JB
Editor - Technical Topics - NASWA Journal
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Weather and SW reception
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 02:28:53 GMT
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[e-mail] (J.Tedford) wrote:

>Is there any correlation between local weather and SW reception?  I'm not talking about the
>obvious effect thunderstorms have on reception, but rather more mundane weather
>phenomenon: rain, clear skies, clouds, etc.  I've not seen much written on this subject. In
>theory there should not be any effect on HF radio signals from local weather, but sometimes
>I'm not so sure.  Any ideas or observations?

I think there very well may be.  There is a phenomenon called
tropospheric refraction which has been noted to bend VHF and UHF and
even microwave frequencies down toward the earth.  When that
refraction is just right the signal will bend to follow the earth's
curvature for a long distance.  This propagation mode has been
responsible for successful communication between Hawaii and the
mainland on VHF and UHF frequencies for example.

Theory says that the tropo bending effect is independent of frequency.
Thus HF signals can also be bent this way.  We know that the longest
DX paths arrive at the lowest elevation angles.  If your receive
antenna responds best at an arrival angle of 45 degrees, tropo bending
could effectively lower that optimal angle thereby enhancing response
to signals arriving from low angles.

It also might work in reverse if the refractive index becomes so great
that the elevation lobe is bent down to the ground.  This would
potentially add another hop to the path.

There have also been studies published in QST that purport to show a
correlation between thunderstorm cells and sporadic E-layer
reflection.  If the E-layer becomes overly ionized, signals are
prevented from reaching the higher F-layer.  This could disrupt normal
propagation.

This is an interesting subject and I intend to make it the subject of
a future column in the NASWA Journal. Thanks for stimulating my
thought processes.


__________________________________________________

Joe Buch - N2JB
Editor - Technical Topics - NASWA Journal
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Burr)
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Uncle Bob) wrote:

> I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
> shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
> the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
> doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
> with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
> some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
> music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
> word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?
>
> Bob Sprengel
>
> --
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
>         Uncle [e-mail]

Uncle Bob,
   I think most people are listening to hear the local music, this is one
of the things I have wrote stations about, playing rock-n-roll. I love to
hear the local music from far away places.

Burr


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From: [e-mail] (Burr)
Subject: Re: Grundig Service
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Grundig:
   1 800-872-2228
M-F 9a-4p Pic


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:26:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX)
Subject: Re: Sony 7600G Review
Organization: Omen Technology INC
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:15:47 GMT
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I would not consider the 7600G a replacement for the 2010,
but rather as an SW100 with a loudspeaker.

I've seen some sales on Sangean radios lately.  This coupled
with runors of a SW77 replacement lead me to suspect we are
about due for new models from some of the manufacturers.

--
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 Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, Professional-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ and DSZ
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:00 1995
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From: Cal Eustaquio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 06:05:50 -0700
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Hello:

Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 'Homebrew' radio reciever
Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:38:49 -0400
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For radio receiver projects that range from crystal sets
to regen's to superhet's get a copy of:

"RADIO RECEIVER PROJECTS
        You Can Build"

by Homer L. Davidson
Published by TAB Books
a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Blue Ridge Summit, PA  17294-0850
$18.95 softcover  ISBN 0-8306-4190-4


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:02 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:39:16 -0400
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I use a restored Hammarlund HQ-129-X.


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (CASchwark)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:42:37 -0400
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Besides the Hammarlund HQ-129-X, I also use a 1941 Zenith 10-S-567,
a 1935 Philco 45L , 1935 GE model A-63.

Thses are just part of my collection.


Chuck Schwark, Chicago, IL
Antique Radio Club of Illinois (Elgin)


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mikelson)
Date: 30 Aug 95 01:33:20
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Subject: Time signals
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Hi Everyone:
            I am looking for a list of stations like WWV and CHU
            that give the time etc.
            that are possible to receive in Canada (Manitoba)

            Charles

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (charles copeland)
Subject: Re: New GE Superadio
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In article <41vjp8$[e-mail]>, Tom Morse  <tmorse @ub.com> wrote:
>I was travelling in the Los Angeles area and happened to see a GE
>Superadio on sale at a store called *LA Tronics*. This looks to be
>identical to the SRIII, it has the same case, controls, etc., but it is
>labeled Superadio no Roman numerals.
>
>Anyone know anything about it?

My Super RAdio III doesn't have the III on it. The box it came in did.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Cass Lewart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony 7600G Review
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The ICF-SW7600G radio is for me a replacement for my 9-year old
Sony ICF-2002/7600D. I am somewhat disappointed that the new
radio has the same selectivity and sensitivity than the old one.
It is basically the same radio as 7600D with a few minor improve-
ments.

 Sony really skimped on the LCD display in the 7600G. The display
 shows either frequency, when the radio is on, or clock, when the
 radio is off. I always like to set the clock to WWV. This can not
 be done easily with 7600G because the radio has to be turned off
 to set or to display the clock. Also the LCD display does no
 longer show the shortwave band (49, 41, 31, etc.) to which I am
 listening. I wish the display would show signal strength like on
 my Radio Shack DX-380, which has a fantastic LCD display.

  The synchronous detection in 7600G gives a marginal improvement,
  when listening to a weak AM station, I would prefer a bandwidth
  selection. One of the best features of the 7600G is synchronous
  SSB detection. It is much better then the beat against CW on my
  old radio. I can now easily listen to SSB ham stations.

   7600G has a total of 22 memories, up to 12 AM, up to 12 FM. It is
   better than the total of 10 memories in 7600D, but still not ade-
   quate.

    Battery consumption is quite high - 70-100 mA, which amounts to
    about 6 hours on a set of NiCad batteries. The DC adapter plug is
    somewhat unusual in size, but some universal adapters, e.g. COBY
    CA-969 work with it. Radio Shack will also order the Sony jack
    for about $5.

     <Cass Lewart> [e-mail]

      :x



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:07 1995
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.azstarnet.com!news.cais.net!news.his.com!clone!UUCP
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Voice of the OAS sked?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 09:46:21
X-FTN-To: Brandon Jordan
Lines: 16

  BJ> From: [e-mail] (Brandon Jordan)
  BJ> Organization: WoodyWare Software, Inc. Date: 28 Aug 95 22:46:14
  BJ>
  BJ> Does anyone have a current schedule for the Voice of the OAS?
  BJ>


Yes.  Here is the shortwave schedule for OAS:


(end of schedule)

Dan





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:08 1995
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.azstarnet.com!news.cais.net!news.his.com!clone!UUCP
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Voice of the OAS sked?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 09:39:44
X-FTN-To: Mark Gingrich
Lines: 17

  MG> From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich) Organization: UTexas
  MG> Mail-to-News Gateway Date: 29 Aug 1995 23:55:00 -0500
  MG>
  MG> [e-mail] (Brandon Jordan) writes:
  MG>
  > Does anyone have a current schedule for the Voice of the OAS?
  >
  MG> I believe I just heard they left the air at the end of May. (Can
  MG> anyone confirm this?)  I last tuned them in back in March, at 22:45 -


The last OAS program on shortwave was aired May 26, 1995.

Dan





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:09 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!ralph.vnet.net!news
From: David Crawford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: When & where can I pick up CFRB as well as the stations from Vancouver and Montreal that broadcast?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 16:38:00 GMT
Organization: Vnet Internet Access, Charlotte, NC -  [e-mail]
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[e-mail] (Case) wrote:
>Also MONTREAL & VANCOUVER. Merci.
CFRB comes in quite well here in North Carolina
via CFRX on 6.070 MHz.  I believe the pattern is
an omni, so you should have no problems if the
skip is half decent.

David Crawford
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:10 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Duncan MacGregor)
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
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Reply-To: [e-mail]
Sender: [e-mail] (news)
Organization: Rose Media Inc, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 19:26:55 GMT
Lines: 19

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Uncle Bob) wrote:
>
>> I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
>> shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
>> the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
>> doesn't cut it.

Short-wave music is great! It is a delight to listen from such a distance.
I support world-band music completely. A broadband receiver can improve
sound quality, but *music* quality on shortwave is superb already.

Local radio is very limited, whether AM or FM, and even if the sound is good,
the music is not.

Duncan



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:11 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net!hou52.onramp.net!user
From: [e-mail] (Donn Mumma)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Sweden reception problems
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:07:08 -0500
Organization: Not Much
Lines: 12
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: hou52.onramp.net

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jack W. Borninski) wrote:

: I've noticed reception problems with the Radio Sweden 13:30 UTC, 15240 kHz
: broadcasts. I am in the Dallas area. The audio seems to flutter/quiver a lot,
: and sounds like a certain frequency range was missing from it.
:
: Has anyone else noticed this problem, and if so what can be causing it?

Yes, it's the same here in Houston, though the signal's audible. There are
similar conditions on YLE Finland at 15400 kHz, same time.

Don't know the source.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:12 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!news.sinet.slb.com!news
From: [e-mail] (Armondo De Jesus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Looking for Rush!
Date: 31 Aug 1995 17:41:53 GMT
Organization: Schlumberger - Smart Cards and Systems
Lines: 19
Message-ID: <424s91$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <41j12r$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 163.185.93.154
X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+

In article <41j12r$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) says:
>
>In <[e-mail]>
>[e-mail] (ROB PUCCI) writes:
>>
>>I am stationed in Germany with the Armed Forces and have not been able
>>to pickup Rush Limbaugh on shortwave.  Could someone please post the
>>times of is shortwave broadcast as well as the frequencies.  Also,
>>should I be able to pick him up in Germany?  For a radio I have a
>small
>>portable which I just purchased a radio shack wire antena for (one
>that
>>you can reel in).
>
>Is he still on 15420, WRNO, at 1605 GMT? (1805 Middle European Summer
>Time)?
>
 He still is on 15420, WRNO from about 1600-1800 GMT. I pick him up
ocassionally during the week.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:13 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.zeitgeist.net!mycogen.terminus.com!usenet
From: [e-mail] (Dave Hayes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: sangean ats-803a shortwave
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 00:37:27 GMT
Organization: Second Foundation Internet, Lompoc, CA  [phone]
Lines: 8
Message-ID: <41tnkt$[e-mail]>
References: <40m6jt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: pm-lo-1.terminus.com
X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99.82

>In article <40m6jt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>>if someone can let me know of a mail-order source for a replacement antenna,
>to fit the existing hardware on
>>my sangean model ats-803a, i will very much appreciate it.

The Radio Shack part number for the antenna on the DX440 is: 2118000. This
is directly from the DX440 service manual.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:14 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!attila.dow.com!dmarino
From: [e-mail] (Doug Hunter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 18:52:58 GMT
Organization: Dow Chemical
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Distribution: world
Message-ID: <41vnma$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
NNTP-Posting-Host: na1.dow.com

Cal Eustaquio <[e-mail]> writes:

>Hello:
>
>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
>info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

I have a Hallicrafters SX-100 with a large Hallicrafters
speaker that has great fidelity for SW and BCB listening.
Also, I have two Zenith Trans-Oceanics that are OK for
listening to the superpower stations.  One is a late 1940's
model, and the other is an early 1950's model.  Last week,
I compared the two T-O's to my Rat Shack DX-440, all using
their whip antennas.  The T-O's blew the 440 clean out of
the water!!  If I were stranded on an island, I would
rather have the T-O's - after all, their whip antennas
could double as great fishing poles!  Try THAT with
your DX-440.

*******************************************************
* Doug Hunter             "My views may not represent *
* [e-mail]          those of my employer..."   *
* KB8YTE                                              *
*******************************************************




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:15 1995
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From: [e-mail] (William J. Graham)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 30 Aug 1995 05:57:42 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
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References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (William J. Graham)
NNTP-Posting-Host: kanga.ins.cwru.edu


In a previous article, [e-mail] (Cal Eustaquio) says:

>Hello:
>
>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
>info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.
>
Probably a lot of us.  Do you get the "boatanchors" listserv?

Bill
--
email: [e-mail]
ampr: [e-mail]  (but I'm in Germany (DA1WG), honest!)
"My head hurts, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus!"- J. Buffett


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:17 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Deane D. McIntynre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MW  BOOMER list
Date: 29 Aug 1995 21:36:07 -0600
Organization: The University of Calgary
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In article <[e-mail]>,
BRETSKI  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>This list of "Boomers" was taken from the NRC AM Radio Log.
>These are 128 Canadian and USA stations. I might have missed some.
>If you know of any others let me know. This list was for my own
>personal AM/DXing but I thought someone else might be able to use it.
>I noticed that there seemed to be no USA boomers in "regional" designated
>frequency assignments but there were a few in Canada. Obviously most of
>them appered in the "Clear" channel assignments. I also noticed that the
>regional and local assignments were grouped together as if this whole
>thing were planned. :-) I also saw a lot of Canadian stations that
>run 40 watts day and night. NEAT!
>
> 540 WGTO Pine Hills,      FL
(Rest of list deleted)
>What do you think the smallest city is to host a boomer?

Well, Drumheller, a town about 70 miles NE of Calgary and home
of CKDQ-910, has a population of 6,000. However, the transmitter
is in Strathmore, a town about 25 miles east of Calgary (Pop. 750,000)
some one could almost consider it a Calgary station. In fact, all six
Calgary AM stations (CFFR-660, CHQR-770, CFAC-960, CBR-1010, CKMX-1060
and CFXL-1140) are 50 kW day and night. Sure makes it a pain for
MW DX here, at leat the band above 1140 is reasonably clear except
for 10 kW semi-local CHRB-1280 High River, 50 miles to the south.

Lexington, Nebraska would be a close second, and Window Rock AZ may
be even smaller (do not have the figures at hand).

Of course the real boomers are in Mexico, Cuba and Bonaire (PJB-800,
500 kW). Here in Calhary XEWA-540 often comes in well, however now that
CBK-540 is on all night will not be quite as easy to log as it was last
winter.

73, Deane D McIntyre VE6BPO
[e-mail]

>
>
>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] Thu Aug 31 17:27:18 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.yab.com!wierius!parasol!59!doug.dine
From: [e-mail] (Doug Dine)
Date: 25 Aug 95 04:07:38
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Voice of Free China
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
X-FTN-To: Eva Chou
Organization: The Umbrella Graveyard <-> Internet Gateway
Lines: 40


 Quoting Eva Chou to All on 08-21-95
 concerning Voice of Free China

 EC> From: [e-mail] (Eva Chou)
 EC> Subject: Voice of Free China
 EC> Organization: University of California, Berkeley


 EC> Can anyone tell me at which frequency and time I can tune into the
 EC> Voice  of Free China on the West Coast?

 EC> Eva Chou
 EC> [e-mail]

5950 kHz at 07:00 UTC





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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:19 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!ames!lll-winken.llnl.gov!usenet
From: [e-mail] (David Fisher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 06:48:14 GMT
Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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[e-mail] (Uncle Bob) wrote:

>I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
>shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
>the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
>doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
>with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
>some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
>music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
>word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?

>Bob Sprengel

>--
>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
>        Uncle [e-mail]

I enjoy listening to "Music Time in Africa" on VOA,
Sunday mornings (pacific).  I usually receive 15580
pretty well.

This show is produced by the africa section of VOA and its
"feel" is distinctly African.  Quite different from the average fare.

Dave Fisher




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:20 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!in2.uu.net!cherokee!NewsWatcher!user
From: [e-mail] (Dave  Straumfjord)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Email by radio from Yacht - HELP?
Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave,uk.amateur.radio,rec.radio.amateur.space,alt.radio.digital
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 13:39:36 -0700
Organization: U S WEST Technologies
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In article <41cmgg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Geoff
Lynch) wrote:

> I am not an amateur radio person, but have some understanding of
> technology, unlike my friends. They are retired and sailing slowly
> round the world on 37' yacht (currently ashore for winter in N.Z.)
>
> I am informed that there is the possibility of sending email via radio
> to amateur satellites which then can connect into good old
> internet/compuserve......from a laptop or similar on board. The have a
> radio which from N.Z. they could "talk" to mid USA and as far west as
> Austria, so presumably it is quite powerful. They want this facility
> to be able to leave email for their agent in UK so they can get spares
> ordered before they get into port.......
>
> Anyone any ideas if this is so , and if so, how do they go about it?
>
> Any info gratefully recieved. Please email me as well as posting any
> response for the education of others.
>
> Thanks a bunch in advance,   [e-mail]

Yes there is a way !   if you  have a REGULAR PC  that has an
open slot,  Hughes Satelite has a internet connection via a small dish and
a card called DirectPC.   Contact Hughes network systems, or MCI

This will allow you to connect through one of their KU band Satelites.
The cost is about 1,500 dollars for the complete setup plus a $40 monthly
fee.
I am not sure about the specs, or software interface specifics.

It uses the the Galaxy5 bird, and operates about 14.4 kbps.  Coverage may
be
limited because the bird is geostationary.

Depending on the size of your boat you may have to connect during calm
seas.
You may have to experiment with another antenna during rough seas.

Jack in!

D.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:21 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cuny.edu!acc6!elik
From: Eli Kizhnerman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Panasonic RF-B45?
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 13:54:42 -0400
Organization: City University of New York/University Computer Center
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Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.950828135355.6110B-100000@acc6>
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On 28 Aug 1995, Mauri Haikola wrote:

> In article <41m05r$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
> > I have had a RF-B45 for a couple years too.  I agree with the
> > previous comments about it except it *does* have an external
> > antenna plug.  I've got an antenna plugged into it right now.
>
> Mine does not have it. I believe it is because I have the European
> version. According to the manual, there are also some other
> differences between radios sold in different parts of the world (in
> Italy and Saudi-Arabia they have blocked parts of the frequency
> spectrum). Why they refuse to provide us Europeans with antenna plug
> is beyond me...
>
> Mauri
>
>
My radio also has an antenna jack :)
Anyway, I heard that the same model is actually CHEAPER in europe.
Eli.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:23 1995
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From: Essam Badreddin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Yaesu FRG-100
Date: 30 Aug 1995 09:47:25 GMT
Organization: Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology
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Who can tell me about his experience with Yaesu FRG-100? in general ..
Selectivity? Intermodulation performance? .. in particular




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:23 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!noc.tor.hookup.net!jinx.msi.net!msi.net!fkaufman
From: [e-mail] (Frank Kaufman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: looking for info on time broadcast service
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 00:03:29 GMT
Organization: Microset Systems Inc.
Lines: 9
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: pm037.msi.net
X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A]

I saw a clock advertised in a mail order catalogue that has a built-in 60kHz
longwave radio receiver to keep the clock on time.  The signals are derived
from an atomic clock.

I would like to find out more about this broadcast service.  I would like to
build a circuit to do the above task, I am sure I can do it for much less then
the $300.00 mail order price.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Alexiou Dimitrios)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: 73's from Athens, GR
Date: 29 Aug 1995 00:32:45 GMT
Organization: Hellas On-Line SA, GREECE.
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NNTP-Posting-Host: [e-mail]
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]

Greetings to all DXers from sunny Athens, GREECE and Great Big Guy :)



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:25 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!cherokee!demand2.uswc.uswest.com!acsnews.uswc.uswest.com!newsadm
From: [e-mail] (Gary Horn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Unshackled!
Date: 30 Aug 1995 06:21:14 GMT
Organization: US West !nterprise Networking Systems
Lines: 35
Message-ID: <42100q$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 137.108.35.20

I know the show.  I think it's cool.  You're right, the production sounds
dated, especially with the organ bridge music.  The show's constituency is
the reason behind the production style.

Gary


In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tad
Cook) writes:
> Ever heard that strange evangelical program on WWCR late at night from
Pacific
> Garden Mission called "Unshackled!"?  Each night it features a
melodramatic
> story of Christian inspiration and redemption, accompanied by dramatic
organ
> music.
>
> The first time I heard this I thought it was an archival recording from
the
> early days of broadcast radio, but was suprised to hear that the program
is
> currently being produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.
>
> This morning's (8/29/95) Wall Street Journal has an interesting page one
> article about Unshackled.  According to the Journal this program is
produced
> in front of a live audience at their Pacific Garden's skid road mission,
and
> many of the actors have been on the program since the 1950s!  They have
a
> rotating cast of about 100 actors who make union scale.
>
> Tad Cook
> [e-mail]
> Seattle, WA


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:26 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!i2unix!news
From: Giovanni Mazzola <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Help: Sony 7600G Coverage
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 08:48:57 CEST
Organization: MC-link - Italian Dial-Up Online Service
Lines: 9
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: ax433.mclink.it


Is there any modification for the SONY 7600G to cover the entire
150kHz-30MHz spectrum ? My Italian version has frequency limits and I neeed
to know what hardware jumpers add/remove to make it work.

Thanks in advance.

Giovanni, IT9XXS
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:27 1995
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From: [e-mail] (glitwin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 30 Aug 1995 04:10:46 GMT
Organization: Wolfe Internet Access, L.L.C.
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I also have an SX 25 Super Defiant that I use on a regular basis,
My main SWL'ing radio is a Motorola R390A/URR, but I also on occaision
will fire up another of the old Hallicrafters (S38B, S38E, S120) or
one of the old Nationals (NC-98, and one _AMAZING_ 2-bander in a floor
standing wooden cabinet complete with all sorts of scrollwork and little
curliques!).
I have also been known to listen to some tabletop Zeniths and Philcos
in recent times.

There is nothing quite like listening to shortwave on a tube radio!

(especially if there is a magic-eye involved!)

Happy listening,

Gary Litwin
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Glusker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 30 Aug 1995 20:38:57 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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Tube receivers make wonderful counterpoints to modern digital solid
state receivers.  You give up the convenience of knowing exactly what
frequency you are tuned to, but that forces you to learn the bands
and listen a bit more carefully to what you are tuned to.  They
are large and heavy, but they also have a quality of construction
that has no modern commercial equivalent.  They probably provide the
best performance per dollar, with many excellent receivers selling for
$100 to $150.  Good tube receivers have sensitivity that is on a par
with modern receivers.  They do suffer a bit in the area of selectivity,
so there is often a persistent heterodyne whistle in the background.
However, the overall audio quality is still much better than most modern
receivers.

Tube receivers require much greater involvement on the part of the user,
but that is much of their appeal.  My favorite for program listening is
an RCA AR-88.  For tough DX, I use either an R390A or a Drake R7A.  The
Drake is the ergonomic equivalent of the most complex boatanchor even
though it is a solid state design from the early '80's.

--
Mark Glusker, [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:28 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Gingrich)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Voice of the OAS sked?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 23:55:00 -0500
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
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[e-mail] (Brandon Jordan) writes:

> Does anyone have a current schedule for the Voice of the OAS?


I believe I just heard they left the air at the end of May.
(Can anyone confirm this?)  I last tuned them in back in March,
at 22:45 - 23:00 UTC (Monday through Friday only), in English,
on 15155 kHz.  They also had parallel frequencies of 9670 and
11835 kHz.

With only a short 15-minute program, if you "blinked," you
missed them!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 Mark Gingrich      [e-mail]      San Leandro, California
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:30 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Nick Grace C.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW in College Dorm?
Date: 30 Aug 1995 00:27:51 GMT
Organization: The George Washington University, Washington DC
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        When I first arrived in Washington, I stayed in a dormitory and
was still able to do a bit of DXing.  From the eighth floor, I was able
to toss about 75' of wire out the window.  I had two great obstacles:
electric QRN and the floor's resident assistant.  The R.A. must have come
to my room to yell at me at least a dozen times...
        With that little bit and my Kenwood TS-440S (the same receiver as
the R-5000, in fact), I could DX on the tropical bands even...  So at
least for me, it really wasn't so bad.  However, you may get thrown into
one of the first couple of floors.  Look for a tree or something to
anchor your antenna to in that case...
        What's worse than a dormitory?  An apartment on the first floor
looking into a dank and dark rat-infested alley.  It took me a month to
get out of that flea-ridden hole.  I live now in a basement apartment in
Washington and have fitted a 75m dipole right over the sidewalk.  It was
considerably longer, but was impossible to maintain without getting
noticed.  The first storm knocked it down...  And sure enough people were
getting tangled up in it.
        Good luck!
        _______________
         Nick Grace C.
         E-mail: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (HaroldR989)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony 7600G Images
Date: 30 Aug 1995 08:56:25 -0400
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
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On 28 Aug 1995, Fred Eatock wrote (edited):

> my 7600G receiver suffers from poor 2nd IF (455KHz) image rejection
> and wonder whether others have noticed this with their receivers.
> I can hear KLOK (1170KHz) on 260KHz, KKSJ (1370KHz) on 460KHz, and
> Has anyone else noted this behavior with their 7600G?

Yes. I can hear 1360 very clealy on 450 and 1410 on 500.
Don't hear 1480 on 570, however.

I don't know much about images, except that you add or subtract twice
the intermediate freq (2 x 455 = 910) to the station's freq and look
there, for those who are even less familair with images than I am.

Harold Rodriguez


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:32 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Hungarian-American List)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.canada,soc.culture.europe,soc.culture.usa
Subject: Magyar Radio Shortwave Broadcast (Szulofoldunk) 09/01-09/15
Date: 30 Aug 1995 09:04:17 -0500
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
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Xref: grape.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:57799 soc.culture.canada:77820 soc.culture.europe:49184 soc.culture.usa:77991

       The following information is a contribution from
        Andrew Vadasz <mailto:[e-mail]>,
                  and can be found at :
   <http://mineral.umd.edu/hir/Entertainment/Radio/Shortwave/>

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       Subject: Magyar Radio Shortwave broadcasts in Hungarian (Szulofoldunk)
       Time: One hour program daily, starting at 0:00 UTC for N.America
       East (8 pm EDT) and at 01:30 UTC for N.America West. (Much
       overlap, as West       broadcasts can be heard in the East and
       vice    versa, albeit w. reduced signal strength).

       Frequencies: 6000, 9835 and 11910 kHz. Of these in the East 9835
       is usually the best (it changes).

       Reception hints. Summer is usually the best. Frequencies, times,
       change with the Fall equinox (when Europe changes clocks). Fall/
       winter reception has varied from the difficult to the impossible.
       (More about that subject later). Because of the crowded spectrum,
       a digitally tuned receiver is best.

       Outside horizontal wire antenna (about 15-20 ft) generally
       recommended. Since the time is not generally convenient for me, I
       usually record the program on tape (one side of a "120 min"
       cassette) and play it back the next day in the car, walking,
       gardening, etc. Uninteresting portions can thus be scanned
       through, sometimes names don't come clearly: thus can be repeated

       Would be interested in your questions, experiences. Andy Vadasz,
       E-mail: [e-mail]

       Programs. Mondays through Saturdays, the broadcasts start with:

       "A nap kronikaja- Hirek, tudositasok". Then "Joestet, itt
       Magyarorszag ! kozelet, gazdasag, kultura." Sundays again "a nap
       kronikaja" then "egyhazi hirado".

   Specific programs from Sept 01 '95 to Sept 15 '95.


Date.

1 Pentek Film, szinhaz, kiallitas. Veteli tanacsok az Antenna
    Hungariatol. Ori Andras PR manager
2 Szombat Ahogyan ma latjuk: a nepbirosagi perek. Varkonyi Benedek
    musora
3 Vasarnap Egyhazi hirado Magyar sorsok a XX szazadban. Notaszo Devai
    Titanilla musora
4 Hetfo   Tallozo: Szollos Istvan folyoiratszemleje
5 Kedd   Zold sarok: Koszegi Abel osszeallitasa kornyezetvedoknek.
    Erdely   Szechenyije: grof Miko Imre. Szerkeszto: Keszthelyi Gyula
6 Szerda Olvasolampa. Ahogyan ma latjuk: A nagybirtokrendszer
    megszuntetese.        Szerkeszto: Pappa Gabor Zsigmond
7 Csutortok Postabontas: valaszol Patonai Adrienne es Vecsei Antonia
8 Pentek Film, szinhaz, kiallitas. Jogi tanacsok dr.Szego Tamastol.
    Ahogyan ma latjuk: Acsady Ignac. Szerkeszto: Koszegi Abel
9 Szombat Kulturalis oroksegunk: Arthur Koestler- szerkeszto: Varkonyi
    Benedek'
10 Vasarnap Egyhazi hirado. Magyar sorsok, eletpalyak a XX szazadban.
    Hallgatoink kivansagara: Patonai Adrienne osszeallitasa
11 Hetfo Tallozo: Szollos Istvan folyoiratszemleje. Arcok a tegnapbol:
    Juhasz Gyula tortenesz- szerkeszto: Varkonyi Benedek
12 Kedd Zold sarok: Koszegi Abel osszeallitasa kornyezetvedoknek.
    Tortenelmi pillanatok: az elso magyar szinieloadas a
    Varszinhazban zerkeszto: Cservenka Judit
13 Szerda  Olvasolampa
14 Csutortok Postabontas: valaszol Patonai Adrienne es Katona Erzsebet
15 Pentek Film, szinhaz, kiallitas. Veteli tanacsok az Antenna
    Hungariatol: Ori Andras PR manager.

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Harold Winard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX-400 receiver mods
Date: 29 Aug 1995 15:59:04 GMT
Organization: Bellcore
Lines: 8
Sender: hw@oscar (Harold Winard)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <41vdg8$[e-mail]>
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Keywords: DX-440 receiver

Is their a FAQ or similar collection of information
on modifications or improvements for the Radio Shack
DX-440 shortwave receiver?

Thanks,

Harold
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:34 1995
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From: i001126 (Raymond Labonski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Weather and SW reception
Date: 30 Aug 1995 14:11:11 GMT
Organization: pmi
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Message-ID: <421rhv$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: isc36pc3093.disc.dla.mil

<Is there any correlation between local weather and SW reception?  I'm not talking about the
<obvious effect thunderstorms have on reception, but rather more mundane weather
<phenomenon: rain, clear skies, clouds, etc.  I've not seen much written on this subject. In
<theory there should not be any effect on HF radio signals from local weather, but sometimes
<I'm not so sure.  Any ideas or observations?

I've started up the shortwave on awful days (raining & thunderstorms), and
thought that reception would be terrible. It was great

Likewise, on sunny & clear days, I thought that reception should be good,
and it was full of static and weak.

I don't know if there is a reasonable way to predict it.



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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:35 1995
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From: Irene P. Kelly <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
Date: 29 Aug 1995 22:28:52 GMT
Organization: Orange County Mental Health services
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References: <415lgo$[e-mail]>

Third, call the FCC and ask if its okay to use this frequency.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:36 1995
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From: Irene P. Kelly <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: how do you set up a pirate radio station???
Date: 29 Aug 1995 22:30:45 GMT
Organization: Orange County Mental Health services
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References: <[e-mail]>

>>you get a notice of appararent liability.

Apparently you owe us money?  Well I don't see it
that way and niether does my counselor.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jamie Walker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: radio bahai
Date: 29 Aug 1995 08:06:05 GMT
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Hello! a few days ago someone nicely posted alot of information about
radio Baha'i in ecaudor, when to listen, what freq.. etc, i have lost
the file, and was hoping that whoever that was could please repost it!!!

thanks!

jamiew

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:37 1995
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Comments: <Parser> W: Incorrect or incomplete address field found and
              ignored.
From: Jan Nieuwenhuis <[e-mail]>
Organization: Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
Subject: TEST
Lines: 0

This is a TEST; please ignore !!!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Myke Weiskopf)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW in College Dorm?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 23:05:49 GMT
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I'm going to be living in those communal sweatboxes, the dorms, for the
next eight months or so.  Unfortunately, since it's a metal structure,
SW reception will be next to impossible.  The only alternative I have is
to string some cable out the window and run it down the side of the
building (and hope no one notices).  Does anyone have any suggestions?
(I'll either be using a 2010 or an R-5000...)

--
"If you dare condemn my life it will come after you with a sharpened
hunting knife." -- Steven Jesse Bernstein


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:39 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: jj <[e-mail]>
Subject: Address for Voice of Turkey??
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Subject says it...Im afriad my passport 1990 is a little out of date! ;-)
Thanks kindly for any info
73's


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:40 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MW  BOOMER list
Date: 30 Aug 1995 19:53:37 -0400
Organization: GTI GlobalNet - [phone]
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BRETSKI ([e-mail]) wrote:

: 1000 WLUP Chicago,         IL
        This is now WMVP

: 1210 WOGL Philadelphia,    PA
        This is now WGMP



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:41 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Saloway)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: When & where can I pick up CFRB as well as the stations from Vancouver and Montreal that broadcast?
Date: 30 Aug 1995 19:58:31 -0400
Organization: GTI GlobalNet - [phone]
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David Crawford ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (Case) wrote:
: >Also MONTREAL & VANCOUVER. Merci.
: CFRB comes in quite well here in North Carolina
: via CFRX on 6.070 MHz.  I believe the pattern is
: an omni, so you should have no problems if the
: skip is half decent.

        But it only comes in well from Sunrise to Sunset (I'm in NJ).
WYFR booms at 100kw from 1 GMT to about 5. (they are at 6.065, and have
no qualms about overlapping every station from 6.075 to 6.055).

                                                Happy SWLing...

                                                --Scott--



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:42 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AIR 5010 kHz + "Luxembourg effect"
Date: 29 Aug 1995 09:15:37 GMT
Organization: Kaapelisolmu, Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland
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Perhaps some people know what the "Luxembourg effect" means. Powerfull
LW stations sometimes modulate weakly nearby AM stations so that you
can hear weakly the signal of a LW stations if you listen carefully
to a geographically nearby AM-station. Eg. the 2000 kW Polish LW-
station was sometimes heard weakly under the old Austrian AM-station
on 585 kHz.

Is this same effect possible of SW, too? I have recently been listening
to AIR Thiruvananthapuram on 5010 kHz and noted that AIR Madras can be
heard weakly under T-puram.

When I tune into the frequency around 2340Z there is a strong carrier,
presumably originating from Thiruvananthapuram, locat near the
southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. At 2358-> a weak and
distortious signal from AIR Madras can be heard on this frequency
//4990//1053 kHz (the Tamil sce of AIR external sce, see WRTH page 201).
At 0023-> AIR Thiruvananthapuram has sign on with interval-signal &
Vandematarama & local id (sounding like 'Trivandrum'). The meter of
my Icom R71 does not indicate any change in signal strenght at 0023Z.

Is it possible that the strong transmitter of AIR Madras can modulate
the relatively nearby Thiruvananthapuram transmitter creating a
"shadow voice" under T-puram?

I can't believe that AIR uses two transmitters on the same shortwave
frequency, especially as Thiruvananthapuram and Madras are not very
faraway from each other.

Jorma Mantyla
Kangasala, Finland



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Date: 29 Aug 1995 19:33:51 GMT
Organization: Kaapelisolmu, Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland
Lines: 17
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David Toste ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Network. They sure think
it's almost at the end of the cycle
and things
: should start to get better sometime in the near future.
                      =======

Better? Perhaps for radio-amateurs but surely not for serious dx'ers.
Hams operate their long-distance dx on bands between 14-30 MHz but
for dx'ers this frequency range mainly is full of political &
religious propaganda while interesting domestic lowpower stations
operate on MW & tropical SW-bands (0,5-1,6 MHz and 2,2-5,9 MHz).
For these bands conditions are becoming worse.

Jorma Mantyla
Kangasala, Finland



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:44 1995
Path: grape.epix.net!news.sprintlink.net!in2.uu.net!nntp208.reach.com!usenet
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TEST/CQ!
Date: 29 Aug 1995 00:18:23 GMT
Organization: Reach Networks
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This is just a test!

jay



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MW  BOOMER list
Date: 30 Aug 1995 01:21:52 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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NNTP-Posting-Host: ix-sf11-29.ix.netcom.com

What about WEVD, 1050 in New York? I'm pretty sure they were 50 kw
day/night as WHN, WMGM and WFAN. (The call letters, by the way, stand
for Eugene V. Debs who ran for [socialist] President while in jail for
opposing World War I. The station is owned by the Yiddish Forvertz
which used to be socialist.)

What about KSFO, 560, San Francisco? Cap Cities/ABC just took this
right-wing talker up to 50 kw but I'm not sure about night power.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:46 1995
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From: John Fallows <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: looking for info on time broadcast service
Date: 30 Aug 1995 14:24:50 GMT
Organization: CADVision
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[e-mail] (Frank Kaufman) wrote:
>
> I saw a clock advertised in a mail order catalogue that has a built-in 60kHz
> longwave radio receiver to keep the clock on time.  The signals are derived
> from an atomic clock.
> I would like to find out more about this broadcast service.  I would like to
> build a circuit to do the above task, I am sure I can do it for much less then
> the $300.00 mail order price.
The station is WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado.  I think it uses
phase shifting modulation of the carrier to send its time signal.
There have been numerous articles in ham magazines about WWVB and
how to decode it - but I am darned if I can find one right now!!
I know I have one around somewhere, and if I find it, I will
post a bulletin under "WWVB Info".


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:47 1995
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From: John Fallows <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Weather and SW reception
Date: 30 Aug 1995 19:07:57 GMT
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i001126 (Raymond Labonski) wrote:
>
> <Is there any correlation between local weather and SW reception?  I'm not talking about the
> <obvious effect thunderstorms have on reception, but rather more mundane weather
> <phenomenon: rain, clear skies, clouds, etc.  I've not seen much written on this subject. In
> <theory there should not be any effect on HF radio signals from local weather, but sometimes
> <I'm not so sure.  Any ideas or observations?
>
> I've started up the shortwave on awful days (raining & thunderstorms), and
> thought that reception would be terrible. It was great
>
> Likewise, on sunny & clear days, I thought that reception should be good,
> and it was full of static and weak.
>
> I don't know if there is a reasonable way to predict it.
>
THere is an interesting chapter in "The Handbook of SOLAR FLARE
Monitoring and Propagation Forecasting" by Carl Chernan, TAB
Books 1005, 1978.  On page 34 there is a table purporting to show
a correlation between ionospheric and atmospheric (major) events.
The theory seemed to be that the solar particles which affect
the ionosphere might also affect the troposphere.  You might
find some articles about this in the RSGB Radio Communication
journal.  The amateur scientist who put forward this information
was "Ron Ham".  I have not noticed any such relationships,
certainly not to the degree which I could use for prediction.
(The same may not be true for VHF, where you can see an
aurora which has a relationship with certain propagation
openings.)  I think your best bet would be to monitor WWV for
geomagnetic activity, and use "grey line" paths to predice
low-noise openings.  73


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:48 1995
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From: John Fallows <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: looking for info on time broadcast service
Date: 30 Aug 1995 18:56:34 GMT
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John Fallows <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Frank Kaufman) wrote:
> >
> > I saw a clock advertised in a mail order catalogue that has a built-in 60kHz
> > longwave radio receiver to keep the clock on time.  The signals are derived
> > from an atomic clock.
> > I would like to find out more about this broadcast service.  I would like to
> > build a circuit to do the above task, I am sure I can do it for much less then
> > the $300.00 mail order price.
> The station is WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado..
Further to this, the following articles provide some useful
information.  (1) Shortwave Magazine, December 1994, Joseph
Carr's article on "Be A RadioScience Observer" provides some
schematics for simple VLF receivers, and a bit on WWVB.  (2) Ham
Radio Magazine March 1976, "WWVB Signal Processor".  However,
there is probably a simpler way to plug in to the National
Institute of Standards and Technology Atomic Clock - that is
through Network Time Protocol over the internet.  For more
information, do a webcrawler search on "NTP" or "WWVB".  73!


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John M. Bilek)
Subject: Re: building an outdoor anten
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Mike Balistreri ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Good question.  I would like to know the answer myself - I hope
: we see a good response.  In fact, I would like to expand the
: question:  Why does a whip antenna on a battery operated portable
: work?  Where is the earth reference?  Does it depend on the the
: radio coupling capacitively to earth? . . . to its surroundings?
: Can the efficiency of a whip be improved by supplying the radio
: with a good ground?

Me too, me too!  I was wondering this myself.  I too have the YB400 and
was wondering how the heck to wire up the plug for the external antenna.


--
Johnny.

[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:51 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John M. Bilek)
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
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Uncle Bob ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
: shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
: the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
: doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
: with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
: some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
: music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
: word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?

So, why listen to shortwave at all?  I live in the Los Angeles basin.
There is every type of program in about every language you can think of
broadcast on local TV, FM and MW.  I listen for news, talk and music on
shortwave to hear *different* programming.  I like hearing what's
going on in another country besides my own, plus the variety of music
that is played "elsewhere" is very different.  There's also an indescibable
feeling trying to tune in a station from thousands of miles away.  I get
a sense of accomplishment when I can tune in, oh, Radio Netherlands and
barely hear what's being said or played.  I guess I'm hooked, eh?


--
Johnny.

[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:52 1995
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From: [e-mail] (kcarroll)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NEWBIE LOOKING FOR FAQ
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 03:16:56 GMT
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When I was 7,  I listened to my First BBC shortwave broadcast on the Civil War
in the Belgian Congo on a Stromberg Carlson console with a 78RPM record
player circa 1935.

My aunt left it to me an it arrived last week,  It still works but now I need
to find information about stations (EnglisH language) and  Outside antennas

Where does one go tofind FAQs on this group.

Thanks!!


            KC.




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Kim Andrew Elliott)
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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>I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
>shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
>the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
>doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
>with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
>some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
>music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
>word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?
>
Many shortwave listeners delight in hearing exotic styles
of music that generally can't be heard from domestic radio
stations.  I am certainly in that category.

Sometimes flutter fading adds an enchanting tremolo to the
music.  This often occurs with music from Asian stations
that make it to the eastern USA.

Static crashes from lightning under music from African
stations on 60 meters make me think of a thunderstorm in a
small West African village.  As a teenager in the 1960s, I
could hear the similarities in the rhythm patterns of
African Highlife and U.S. soul music.  One tradition was
definitely borrowing from the other, or co-evolving.  A
recent NPR feature suggested this connection was just
discovered, but shortwave listeners have known about it for
decades.

On shortwave, you can follow the progression of music
styles from Arab to Iranian to Pakistani to Indian.

And then, of course, there is Andy Kershaw's World of Music
on BBC.

Kim Elliott
[e-mail]
speaking for ke and not for voa.gov





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:54 1995
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Garrard 224 Rcvr at Service Merchandise?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 21:19:13 -0400
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I bought one for my daughter when they were on sale for 29.95. I thought
they were junky and overpriced. A more realistic price might be 19.95.

Ken


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:55 1995
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From: Kim Niendorf <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: QSR cards?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 09:50:03 GMT
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[e-mail] (Thomas Randall) wrote:

>  QSL cards are cards that hams and some shortwave stations send to
> confirm a conversation or reception report. Not all shortwave stations
> send them out. The BBC is an example.

That's not really true.  They send out cards without full QSL details
presumably because they cannot devote sufficient staff time to check
all the reports.  They do however verify many of their relays if a
*direct* report is sent.  Their domestic services are, incidentally,
some of the best verifiers in the world IMO.

The concept of a QSL card has changes quite radically in my 30 years
as a DXer.  The "full detail QSL" that many DXers desire is often
not worth the paper (card) it's written on.  Even radio hams have
been known to qsl duff reports ;-)


Kim


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:56 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kodis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Extracting FM station info from FCC database
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As you would imagine, the FCC maintains a database of all broadcast
stations licensed for operations in or near the US.  This information
is available from their FTP site, FTP.FCC.GOV.  The file containing
the FM station data contains over 8 MB of information in a 2 MB file.
The information is stored in a format which is not usable directly.
While few people would be interested in browsing through all of this
data, many people, myself included, would be interested in getting a
list of all of the nearby FM stations, with a few of the more
important station parameters displayed in an easy-to-read format.

Toward this goal, I developed a script which retrieves the FM database
and generates a concise list of FM stations in my area.  The first few
lines of this list are shown below.  The columns show each station's
frequency, station class, callsign, effective radiated power and
antenna polarization, latitude and longitude, distance and heading
(useful for antenna pointing), and the state and city of the station.

Freq  Class Callsign      Power   Lat       Lon         Km Deg    City
----  ----- --------      -----   ---       ---         -- ---    ----
 88.1 FM B1 WJHU          10000 - N39:19:53 W076:39:28  31 326 MD Baltimore
 88.1 FM D  WMUCFM           10 + N38:58:59 W076:56:37  44 253 MD College Park
 88.1 FM B1 WJTM           4000 + N39:25:05 W077:30:03  96 292 MD Frederick
 88.1 FM D  WVYC             36 - N39:56:49 W076:43:47  97 346 PA York
 88.5 FM B  WAMU          50000 + N38:56:09 W077:05:33  58 252 DC Washington
 88.7 FM B1 NEW           10000 | N39:13:44 W075:45:15  62  77 MD Massey
 88.9 FM B1 WEAA          12500 + N39:20:31 W076:35:13  29 338 MD Baltimore
 89.1 FM A  WXHL              1 - N39:40:38 W075:39:47  94  47 DE Christiana
 89.3 FM B  WPFW          50000 + N38:56:09 W077:05:33  58 252 DC Washington
 89.7 FM B1 WTMD          10000 + N39:23:45 W076:36:29  35 339 MD Towson
 89.9 FM A  WOELFM         3000 + N39:35:35 W075:51:49  75  43 MD Elkton
 90.7 FX D  W214AD           30 - N38:43:12 W075:56:54  61 134 MD Easton, etc.

I thought that others might find such a list of FM stations useful,
and so I put the script on my FTP site.  Instructions on the use and
customization of this script are in the comments at the beginning of
the file.  It should be usable on just about any Unix box.  I've also
been able to run it unmodified on my PC under OS/2, using the Internet
access kit for FTP access, and the GNU version of bash, gzip, awk, fold,
sort, and other utility programs.

The URL for the file is:

        ftp://ftp.digex.net/pub/access/kodis/fmx

or if using ftp manually:

        $ ftp ftp.digex.net (log on as user anonymous)
        > cd pub/access/kodis
        > get fmx

The script is well commented, and should be easy to modify if a
different output format or selection of station parameters are
desired.  The FCC also maintains lists of all television stations
within and near the US, and of all AM stations in the Western
hemisphere.  Generating a similar list for transmissions of these
types should be a simple clone-and-hack exercise.

I hope that many of you find this a useful program.  I'd be interested
in hearing any comments, criticisms, or suggestions that you might
have, and will be happy to answer questions as time permits by e-mail
at [e-mail].

-- John Kodis.




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John Kodis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Extracting FM station info from FCC database
Date: 29 Aug 1995 12:59:20 -0400
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In article <41u2lf$[e-mail]>,
Joel Rubin  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>[snip...script for snipping out some useful data is at:]
>>      ftp://ftp.digex.net/pub/access/kodis/fmx
>
>I downloaded one of these databases and got gzip from
>SimTel/msdos/compress so I could decompress it. One problem: the damned
>thing doesn't seem to have carriage returns. No, it isn't just a Unix
>file with only line feeds--the decompressed file had neither carriage
>returns or linefeeds. Does someone know a simple algorithm for breaking
>it into lines? Is it every 80 characters or something like that?

One thing that makes this file unwieldy is that is just one big
hunk-o-data.  There are no line breaks or anything to break it down
into managable pieces.  This is the role of the "fold -342" portion of
the pipeline between the gzip and the nawk commands -- to split the
database file into 342 character lines, which the nawk script can then
pick apart.

Under Unix and OS/2, I use the GNU fold command listed in the fmx
script for this.  I'm less familiar with DOS, since I haven't used
that for quite some time, but I believe that someone has ported the
GNU fold command over to DOS.  You might check the same Simtel archive
in which you found the gzip program.  Or just write a little program
in whatever language you have access to to read 342 characters, write
them out, write out a line feed, and repeat.

Good luck.  I hope this helps.

-- John Kodis.





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:58 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lloyd Harmon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hallicrafters R-45
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 18:59:08 GMT
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This weekend I found a Hallicrafters R-45/ARR-7  search reciver in
realy nice condition.  I have no idea what it takes to power this
thing up.  Does anyone know what the power requirments are, or have a
schematic for this rig?  Thanks for any information.

                        Lloyd



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:27:59 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Lynn Stolz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 13:06:24 -0400
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I have 3  vintage receivers that I use for swl'ing:

They are the Hallicrafters SX-100, Hallicrafters SX-122 (both with matching
speakers), and a Hammarlund HQ-150.  I use a Grundig Satellit 700 for
frequency verification.

These receivers are also used to monitor ham radio AM transmissions in the
160, 80, and 40 meter AM-windows.

--
Lynn Stolz  N8AJ [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:00 1995
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From: Mark Swartwout <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Garrard 224 Rcvr at Service Merchandise?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 14:54:02 GMT
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Does anyone have any experience with the
Garrard 224 Digital AM/FM/SW that is in the current
Service Merchandise catalog for $40? (Service Merchandise
is a catalog/showroom store common in parts of N America)

I wouldn't use it for my primary rcvr, but for travelling
due to small size and clock/alarm features.

Comments anyone?  Is it worth the $40?
--

Cheers,

Mark



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:01 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Marvin Minsky)
Subject: SW100 SSB tuning
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When I use this receiver with SSB, there's
always an annoying beat. It can be reduced by tuning down, usually,
but this receiver has smallest steps of 0.1 KC.  However, I have the impression
that it usually always ends up "in the middle"--in the sense
that there's an annoying beat that seems to be around 50 Hz.

This receiver is so remarkably stable (compared to my SX-28A) that it
should be possible to fine tune it to move up or down about 50 HZ, to
make this beat inaudible.  Anyone know if there's a trimming adjustment
somewhere inside?







From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:02 1995
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New frequency from Radio Sweden
Date: 31 Aug 1995 11:29:42 GMT
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Dear SW listeners,

Staring on 1 of September 1995, Radio Sweden will change one
frequency. The frequency 15120 kHz will be changed to 13740
kHz at 11.00 to 12.00 UTC, to 12.30 in weekends. It is
directed to South East Asian and especially Australia. This
will hopefully improve the reception is this target area.
Please note that 13740 kHz also will be used in the same time
to Japan, China and Korea.
programmes in english is broadcasted 11.30 to 12.00 UTC.
Magnus Nilsson



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:03 1995
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From: [e-mail] (monte olsen )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 73's from Athens, GR
Date: 29 Aug 1995 19:12:00 GMT
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Same to you, Alexiou!

Monte

In <41tn7d$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alexiou Dimitrios) writes:

>
>Greetings to all DXers from sunny Athens, GREECE and Great Big Guy :)
>



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:04 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Net Grazer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Looking For...
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 22:36:26 GMT
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Hello All -

 I own a Yaesu communications receiver; FRG-100

 Looking for CAT Control System /w software.

 TIA....

-Michele                            (___) Udderly
[e-mail]         ,-------(._.) Awesome
Des Moines, Iowa           / |       /
Home of the Butter Cow!   *  ||WW--||





From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:05 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Dipesh Navsaria)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio Pyongyang
Date: 30 Aug 1995 11:28:04 GMT
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Well, after all the recent whining about not being able to get Radio Pyongyang
here in the northeastern US, I tried again this morning for the first time in
a while.  Lo and behold, I snagged it!  :-)

I was listening on 11335 kHz at 1100GMT -- the same signal was audible on 9977
kHz as well.  The signal was pretty good, but short bursts of static were
getting in the way, making for annoying listening -- I gave up after about ten
minutes because listening to voice was getting difficult.

Equipment: Sony 7600G with 75' longwire hung around the perimeter of this
room.  I routed the sound into the SAP receiver I use for the BBC, which
helped a bit, but not much.

I guess propagation conditions are particularly good today?  (Wednesday)

73,
Dipesh
([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:06 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. Shea )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Unshackled!
Date: 30 Aug 1995 12:54:33 GMT
Organization: Netcom
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In <42100q$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Gary Horn) writes:
>
>I know the show.  I think it's cool.  You're right, the production
sounds
>dated, especially with the organ bridge music.  The show's
constituency is
>the reason behind the production style.
>
>Gary
>
>
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Tad
>Cook) writes:
>> Ever heard that strange evangelical program on WWCR late at night
from
>Pacific
>> Garden Mission called "Unshackled!"?  Each night it features a
>melodramatic
>> story of Christian inspiration and redemption, accompanied by
dramatic
>organ
>> music.
>>
>> The first time I heard this I thought it was an archival recording
from
>the
>> early days of broadcast radio, but was suprised to hear that the
program
>is
>> currently being produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.
>>
>> This morning's (8/29/95) Wall Street Journal has an interesting page
one
>> article about Unshackled.  According to the Journal this program is

>produced
>> in front of a live audience at their Pacific Garden's skid road
mission,
>and
>> many of the actors have been on the program since the 1950s!  They
have
>a
>> rotating cast of about 100 actors who make union scale.
>>
>> Tad Cook
>> [e-mail]
>> Seattle, WA


Can someone give frequencies and times please? I haven't heard it in a
few years and I used to enjoy it.
Robert Shea
[e-mail]
St. Louis


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:07 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Scott Berner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BROADCAST STATIONS\ New Listing
Date: 31 Aug 1995 13:07:02 GMT
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:09 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick McDonald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: I HAVE A KENWOOD R-1000 WHICH MY DAD HAS OWNED SINCE NEW. IT
Date: 30 Aug 1995 00:58:46 GMT
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Keith Jordan ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I have a Kenwood R-1000 for sale which my Dad bought brand new. I have no
: idea what it's worth. It's in excellent condition. This is a reciever only.
: Can somebody respond and let me know the value of this unit??

I own one of these nice rigs, too, Keith . . . bought used for A$250 more
than ten years ago, I see them selling here in Sydney for A$300 or more
these days.

This would be about US$225.

But I wouldn't sell my R1000, even tho I mainly listen with my Icom R71A!

                Best wishes,

                        Patrick


   | Patrick McDonald        | Internet: [e-mail]         |
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   | AUSTRALIA               |      `I rejoice that there are owls.'     |



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:10 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick McDonald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WOMEN IN CHINA
Date: 30 Aug 1995 01:05:41 GMT
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I've just received a phone call enquiring about a special radio station
called RADIO FIRE (or similar) broadcasting from the site of the current
conference in China. Does anyone have any information about this? Or is
this a confused reference to another special program on women's issues
that happened to report on this conference?

Many thanks in advance for any info.

                Patrick


   | Patrick McDonald        | Internet: [e-mail]         |
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:11 1995
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From: [e-mail] (J.Tedford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TINY-TENNA
Date: 30 Aug 1995 02:35:17 GMT
Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc.
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>   [e-mail] (Christopher Saunders) writes:
>  I recently purchased a Tiny-Tenna from D.W.M.  Enterprises;  it's
>  an  indoor amplified shortwave antenna.  It has greatly increased
>  the  reception  on  my   Yacht   Boy  400,  and  outperforms  the
>  "clothes-line"  antenna  that  comes  with  it!   It's  not  very
>  impressive  looking;  it's  just  a  circuit  board  with  a  few
>  components soldered on.   However,  it  is  inexpensive,  and  it
>  works!
>
>  The Tiny-Tenna is $25.00  U.S.,  post-paid world-wide.  Send your
>  order to:
>
>  D.W.M. Enterprises
>  P.O. Box 66
>  Hanover, MI  49241
>  U.S.A.
>

It's true...this dorky little circuit board performs remarkably well, and is fairly quiet.  I would say
it's best for small-scale portables, like the Yacht Boy, Sangean ATS 803A, and similar.  It's also
very portable, which is plus.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:12 1995
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From: Piran Mohazzabi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: I HAVE A KENWOOD R-1000 WHICH MY DAD HAS OWNED SINCE NEW. IT
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 18:33:55 -0500
Organization: Delphi ([e-mail] email, 800-695-4005 voice)
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If it is in excelent condition, means if it;s ANT anttenuter is working
and makes good contact. In U.S. cost Under  US$200, R-1000 NOW IS ABOUT
17 years old when first time came out around early 1979. Ris an
excelent radio. I used to be owned one.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:14 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Pat Durkin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WORLD OF RADIO on WRN's WWW Site
Date: 30 Aug 1995 20:43:03 GMT
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Today when visiting the World Radio Network WWW site at http://www.wrn.com/ I
noticed they now have RealAudio files of the latest edition of the "World Of Radio"
program. The show I heard was recorded on 8/17 and broadcast by WRN on 8/27, so
they're a little old, but it's nice to listen to it when it's convenient for me.

Host Glenn Hauser explained the reason for the delay is the time it takes to ship
the program tapes to London where WRN is located. He also wondered during the
program if anyone had heard "World Of Radio" via WRN's WWW site yet. Well, I have as
of today (8/30).

--
Pat Durkin, Sr. Systems Engineer              EMAIL:  [e-mail]
3M Company - PI&C Engineering               Opinions expressed are my own
900 Bush Ave., Bldg. 42-6E-08               and may not reflect those of
St. Paul, MN 55144                                  3M Company.




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:14 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Planck)
Subject: SELL
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Sender: [e-mail] (News Admin)
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FOR SALE: Grundig SAT 700, 3 mo old, $300 shipped
Bearcat 9000 XLT W/GRE 800 MHZ Conv, 4 Mo old, $325 shipped
Kenwood TS440SAT xcell cond ,20 million S/N $650 Shipped
Ameritron AL80B amp, 3 MO OLD $725 shipped
Sangean ATS818 shortwave receiver, good cond $75 shipped

PH 317-724-3178 DeWayne AA9AF or write to :

                               DeWayne Planck
                               1407 Lincoln Ave, Lot 4
                               Alexandria, IN 46001

[e-mail]
73



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John V. Politis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Why music on shortwave?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 21:30:30 -0500
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> Uncle Bob,
>    I think most people are listening to hear the local music, this is one
> of the things I have wrote stations about, playing rock-n-roll. I love to
> hear the local music from far away places.
>
> Burr

I agree 100%.  I wish there was more music.

--
"I could have sent you an orchid of some kind, but that's all I had in my jeans at the time"
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:17 1995
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From: [e-mail](michael t schuncke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: scanners????
Date: 29 Aug 1995 02:48:24 GMT
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hello!

i am interested in buying a mobile scanner, any recommendations for a 1st
timer? i'd like to check out police stuff on the highway for long commutes
(one can take only so much                                          of
howard,rush,g.gordon,don/mike!!!)
i'd also like to scan at concerts for wireless mikes,guitars etc.

what type of features/frequencies/channels should i be looking for?

any mailorder companies with good service/price?

a friend recommended the uniden bear tracker bct7....has anyone used this
model?

any comments,suggestions,recomendations appreciated........please e mail me


thanks


--

michael














From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:17 1995
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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From: [e-mail] (Raster Master)
Subject: Newbie seeks comparisons
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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 Hi,

 I'm mainly involved with 2 meter stuff, but am ver
 interested in shortwave.

 I've scanned this group a bit and see that the following
 radios are popular, but I'd like some "experienced" advice,
 if you're available and willing.

 The radios I see listed (I assume non-transmitting devices)
 ICOM R71A (I have an IC2SRA which I like a lot, BTW)
 Sony 7100G
 ... rats... forgot the others..

 Well, you see what I need, eh ?

 For initial listening, I would like the most/best
 radio features (prefer this over LCD displays, if it
  makes a difference) eg. I want SSB, sync, any other
  "neat stuff"   :-)
  ... anyway, is it correct to assume that a "good"
  listening device costs minimally around $170 ?
  Following that... what's the cost of a "good" transmitting
  device ?

  I live in an apartment which, for 2 meter stuff, is tolerable,
  and the dorks crap their pants if I hang stuff out the window,
  so that's also a factor... (transparent wire anyone ?  :-)

  thanks in advance,
  >mag<




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:18 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RDsmyrna)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Nothing but preachers!     Where's the jazz?
Date: 30 Aug 1995 13:24:09 -0400
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Seems like all the commercial US shortwave stations have fallen to the
might buck of the cult preachers of shortwave.  I have tried for nearly a
year to find some listenable jazz or big band music on US shortwave
stations with little success.  Have I missed any programs?  I would like
to encourage one of these US stations to sell time to Don Kennedy's Big
Band Junp (syndicated from Atlanta), or another similar jaxx/big band
format music show.

If anything will kill shortwave radio, as we enter digital broadcasting,
it will probably an overkill of shortwave preachers broadcasting 24 hours
a day.  HCJB and CSM not included.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (RDsmyrna)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Reloj
Date: 30 Aug 1995 13:24:24 -0400
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Radio Reloj can be heard nights in Atlanta (winters) on 790 under a local
Atlanta station WQXI.  In the subburbs north of Atlanta, Reloj is actually
the stronger of the two stations.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:20 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rich Eagles)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Extracting FM station info from FCC database
Date: 29 Aug 1995 07:01:04 GMT
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John Kodis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: As you would imagine, the FCC maintains a database of all broadcast
: stations licensed for operations in or near the US.  This information
: is available from their FTP site, FTP.FCC.GOV.  The file containing
: the FM station data contains over 8 MB of information in a 2 MB file.

: Toward this goal, I developed a script which retrieves the FM database
: and generates a concise list of FM stations in my area.  The first few

I have programs that read the AM, FM and TV databases.  I will try to get
them on FTP sometime this weekend.

--
=============================================== "Opinions expressed are
Richard Eyre-Eagles        Radio Amateur: KJ7MU  not those of this station
[e-mail]   http://www.primenet.com/~rec  or it's sponsors."
===============================================


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. German)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AIR 5010 kHz + "Luxembourg effect"
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 16:57:45 GMT
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In article <41ulrp$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla)
>Subject: AIR 5010 kHz + "Luxembourg effect"
>Date: 29 Aug 1995 09:15:37 GMT

>Perhaps some people know what the "Luxembourg effect" means. Powerfull
>LW stations sometimes modulate weakly nearby AM stations so that you
>can hear weakly the signal of a LW stations if you listen carefully
>to a geographically nearby AM-station. Eg. the 2000 kW Polish LW-
>station was sometimes heard weakly under the old Austrian AM-station
>on 585 kHz.

--snip--

Yes it is possible on shortwave. It does not happen often.

Bob




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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:23 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. German)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Kurzwellenantenne in Eigentumswohnung: Rechtslage?
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 15:35:21 GMT
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In article <41uinf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>From: [e-mail]
>Subject: Kurzwellenantenne in Eigentumswohnung: Rechtslage?
>Date: 29 Aug 1995 08:22:07 GMT

>Hello,
>here is a question about German law concerning the installation
>of a short-wave radio antenna:

--snip--

Waere eine Dachboden Antenne moeglich?

Bob





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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:24 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Robert J. German)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 23:46:10 GMT
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In article <41vq2v$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Jorma Mantyla)
>Subject: Re: New Solar Cycle
>Date: 29 Aug 1995 19:33:51 GMT

>David Toste ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Network. They sure think
>it's almost at the end of the cycle
>and things
>: should start to get better sometime in the near future.
>                      =======

>Better? Perhaps for radio-amateurs but surely not for serious dx'ers.
>Hams operate their long-distance dx on bands between 14-30 MHz but
>for dx'ers this frequency range mainly is full of political &
>religious propaganda while interesting domestic lowpower stations
>operate on MW & tropical SW-bands (0,5-1,6 MHz and 2,2-5,9 MHz).
>For these bands conditions are becoming worse.

>Jorma Mantyla
>Kangasala, Finland

Depends on what kind of dx'er you are..


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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:25 1995
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From: [e-mail] ("Richard Hunt")
Subject: Re: Kurzwellenantenne in Eigentumswohnung: Rechtslage?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 11:18:44 GMT
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For the benefit of non-German speakers, here's a translation:

"The Wohnungseigentumsgesetz (Law on Apartment Ownership) lays down that
the construction of a broadcast receiving station for the benefit of the
apartment owner requires permission from the local administration. [My
interpretation: you need a permit to put up an external antenna.]

I need a simple shortwave antenna for my world band receiver, as it is
not possible to receive shortwave bands via the communal antenna.

The Amtsgericht (District Court) in Berlin-Wedding refused me permission
for an antenna, on the grounds that reception of shortwave broadcasts is
"not usual".

This is odd, as a test of usualness is not prescribed in the law, and
this decision prevents me from hearing all non-local (over 99% of
broadcasts which can be heard with simple means).

The court refers to a judgement on statellite dishes in rented
apartments, for which there is no legal regulation, although there is one
in the Wohnungseigentumsgesetz.

In addition, reception of (entertainment) broadcasts from satellites
cannot be compared with classical radio reception; shortwave is purely
informational, and cannot be replaced (legal interest etc.)

Has anyone any information about whether other courts have made decisions
on shortwave reception, especially regarding owne occupied flats?"

Ist diese Entscheidung nicht Verfasssungswidrig? (Informationsfreiheit;
es stellt eine effektive Zensur dar.)
Ich schlage vor, die PostIng in folgenden Gruppen zu wiederholen:
bln.medien, bln.sci.jura, de.soc.recht, fido.ger.recht,
soc.culture.german, zer.z_netz.rechtswesen.urteile.mietrecht

This looks like a typical German bureaucratic decision, and is more like
a decision from the old DDR or the Third Reich than of a modern democracy.

Richard Hunt
Tadcaster UK


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:26 1995
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From: richard ulrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Advice Wanted: Value of Sync Detection in Western North America
Date: 30 Aug 1995 17:04:56 GMT
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>>>I'm in the process of choosing either the Sony
7600G or the Grundig YB400. I'm leaning toward the Grundig on the
basis of
its audio and features, but I'd opt for the Sony if sync detection
provides noticeably better performance. Thanks for the info.


I don't find it does much.....




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:27 1995
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From: rikoski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: TV DX'ing questions
Date: 30 Aug 1995 02:29:12 GMT
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When the bands open up, it doesn't make much difference what kind of
antenna that you are using as long as it is reasonably directional. For
years, I used a 100 foot long wire dipole with both legs separated by 25
degrees. I picked up signals from 700-900 miles almost daily during the
summers on channels 2 thru 6. Sporadic E. With UHF reception of several
hundred miles with tropo ducting, especially in the early fall.

Don't bother with an amp. It won't improve anything but will overload
when things get hot.

Your real problem will be overcoming your local stations, if you have
any. I don't know that any of the available commercial tv antennas will
help.

If you have a pocket full of money, you could try the Create log
periodic. It covers 50 mHz to 1300 mHz. Good luck and wait for meteors
and the gradually increasing sunspot counts.




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From: [e-mail] (Case)
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Subject: When & where can I pick up CFRB as well as the stations from Vancouver and Montreal that broadcast?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 01:44:04 GMT
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Also MONTREAL & VANCOUVER. Merci.


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From: [e-mail] (Case)
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:31 1995
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From: [e-mail] (ROY5715936)
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Subject: R390 4 Sale
Date: 28 Aug 1995 12:27:52 -0400
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Mint R390 Receiver with Miltary 600 ohm external speaker. Works perfect
looks great and has all knobs and Meters. Wife insists that purchase of
new requires sale of old. 300 or BO
RW


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:32 1995
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New Motorola MT-2000 A4 style. With Speaker microphone and charger Brand
New. 790.00 or best offer. 48 Channel With Alpha ReadOut.

Unit has never been used. programmed to your specs. Schematic of Prog
cable included.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:33 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Rusty Smith)
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Subject: Re: SONY ICF-7601 or another?
Date: 28 Aug 1995 21:25:49 GMT
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Steve Hunts ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Currently I own the Sony ICF-7601.  Although I am very happy with it I am
: considering buying another unit.  Basically I'm looking for something
: that's
: not too expensive (say around $200).  I was considering the Radio Shack 390
: or something similar.  Would this be a condiderable upgrade or not?  Any
: other units that I should consider?  I've seen lot's of comments here about
: the Sony
: 7600G but again am not familiar with this one. Is my receiver as good?
: Your help is greatly appreciated.

I don't know about the 7600G, but I have a 7601 and RS DX440. Also have
a small RS analog and bought my mother-in-law the RS digital just below
the 390 and played with it for several days. I use the DX440 for SSB
utility reception. My favorite for everything else is still the 7601.
It really is a good receiver. Unless you want special features the
digitals offer stick with the 7601. It performs very well.

--

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] Thu Aug 31 17:28:34 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Russ Leblanc)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 29 Aug 1995 22:39:06 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Cal Eustaquio <[e-mail]> says:
>
>Hello:
>
>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my

I'm repairing an SP600J, and used to have a Halli SX100 MKII.  I sold the
SX but enjoyed it while I had it.  Didn't care much for the bandswitch/freq
stability problem or the weak SSB response.  Most of my other stuff is
newer analog/digital silicon gear.  Might pick up an HQ180 is I ever stumble
across one.

Russ


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:35 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michiel Schaay)
Date: 29 Aug 95 10:03:21
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 AS> but these days a lot of international broadcasting decisions are made by
 AS> accountants :-)

I do hope you mean :-(

:-)
Michiel


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:36 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
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Subject: Re: New SONY receiver?
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In article <41t4nn$[e-mail]>, Joerg Bullmann  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>as I could read in
>
>       http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/sonysw77.html  ,
>
>a successor of the SONY ICF SW77 can be expected in late '95.
>As '95 slowly passes by and the IFA '95 takes place in Berlin
>just now, I would like to ask, whether anybody has seen such a
>new radio set. I could imagine that the IFA is the right place
>for announcements of this kind. Any hints?

The place to look is in Sony's domestic (Japan) catalog. They publish
pamphlets covering different product lines (radios, CD players, MiniDisc,
etc). New stuff appears at least 6 months before the rest of the world.
Time to ask another favor from my friend in Japan....


--
Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] | [e-mail]
------------------- | [e-mail] | GEnie: MSCHUSTER


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:37 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Schuster)
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Subject: Re: Garrard 224 Rcvr at Service Merchandise?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 19:09:30 -0400
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In article <41v9ma$[e-mail]>,
Mark Swartwout  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Does anyone have any experience with the
>Garrard 224 Digital AM/FM/SW that is in the current
>Service Merchandise catalog for $40? (Service Merchandise
>is a catalog/showroom store common in parts of N America)
>
>I wouldn't use it for my primary rcvr, but for travelling
>due to small size and clock/alarm features.
>
>Comments anyone?  Is it worth the $40?

It looks like your typical $20 Chinese analog set.


--
Mike Schuster       |        [e-mail] | [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 18:52:37 GMT
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I hear a variety of different stories regarding the demise of
solar cycle 22.

The latest opinion was given recently on Media Network where a
month sometime in early-mid 1996 was mentioned.  That is a year
later that your figure.

There were some interesting comments on the latest group of sun
spots in the programme.  Apparently the clusters of spots are
orientated magnetically with one magnetic pole in spots in the
leading edge and the other pole in the following edge of each
cluster. The orientation is reversed in the two solar hemispheres.
So in one solar cycle all the leading spots in a group in the
northern hemishere may be magnetically north orientated with the
trailing spots magnetically south orientated (and vice versa for the
southern hemishere).  In the next solar cycle the whole lot is
reversed.

The significance of this is the possible presence of a sun spot
group with the correct orientation for cycle 23.  However the
comentary on Media Network said that it is possible for spot groups
to wander across the sun's equator in some circumstances.  In
other words, it is possible that the view that we are already in
cycle 23 may be motivated by the belief that this new sun spot
group belongs to the next solar cycle.  It could just be a rougue
group belonging to cycle 22.

I obviously have no better idea as to the phase of the solar cycle
as you do,  The fact that cycle 22 is a bit short (somewhere
around 9 and a bit years) encourages me to wait.

I will certainly visit the URL you mention.

Simon

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From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:38 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SCOTT_RICHARD)
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Subject: Re: Radio Australia E-mail address
Date: 30 Aug 1995 03:43:58 -0600
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When I was at their web-site it was :-

roz@

not raust3@

Not sure if this is right or not, as I haven't tried either. :)
--
-- Football is life. The rest is just details.

Richard Scott ([e-mail]) Commissioner, Netional Football League
List-person, Strat-O-Matic Sports Board Games List, email me for details.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:39 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SCOTT_RICHARD)
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I'm interested in any information/stations that NFL football might be on.

Thanks for your help.

--
-- Football is life. The rest is just details.

Richard Scott ([e-mail]) Commissioner, Netional Football League
List-person, Strat-O-Matic Sports Board Games List, email me for details.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:40 1995
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Advice Wanted: Value of Sync Detection in Western North America
Date: 29 Aug 1995 15:22:38 GMT
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In <41t9ge$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (JohnGBP) writes:
>As a novice SWL, I'd like opinions on the value of sync detection for SWLs
>in western North America. I'm in the process of choosing either the Sony
>7600G or the Grundig YB400. I'm leaning toward the Grundig on the basis of
>its audio and features, but I'd opt for the Sony if sync detection
>provides noticeably better performance. Thanks for the info.

I'm in North America (Milwaukee WI) and I raced the two together here
and opted for the 7600G. The sync does make a marked improvement in
many cases.  Remember that it is also combined with selectable
sideband so that when there is crud to only one side, that side of the
signal can be ignored.  The YB400 only has a BFO, it doesn't have
selectable sideband, sync or no sync.

It's my contention that sync is most valuable in a portable of this
class.  When you have a tabletop rig and large antennas you don't have
as many of the problems to clear up in the first place.  A small rig
with just a whip is going to be more prone to selective fading and
pumping.  In the 7600G Sony did a bang up job on the sync too, I like
it better than any I've seen in any radio.

Good luck with your choice, whichever it is.

--scott



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:41 1995
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Subject:  Vintage equip SWL'ers
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I have a National HRO-60 which features the clunkiest band-switching
ever devised, a tuning knob that really makes you feel you're doing
something, incredibly tight selectivity and the cleanest audio you've
ever heard in your life.  It also doubles as a space heater and
warming plate in the winter time.  It's all attached to a Radio West
digital frequency display.  I use my Sony 2010 for investigating
parallels.



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:42 1995
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From: SteveO <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: MW  BOOMER list
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 95 01:33:49 -0500
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What about WWKB/Buffalo and KOMA/Okla. City on 1520?
Also, 850 in Boston is now WEEI and has been for at least a year.

Steve


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:43 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tad Cook)
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Subject: Unshackled!
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 16:32:25 GMT
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Ever heard that strange evangelical program on WWCR late at night from Pacific
Garden Mission called "Unshackled!"?  Each night it features a melodramatic
story of Christian inspiration and redemption, accompanied by dramatic organ
music.

The first time I heard this I thought it was an archival recording from the
early days of broadcast radio, but was suprised to hear that the program is
currently being produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.

This morning's (8/29/95) Wall Street Journal has an interesting page one
article about Unshackled.  According to the Journal this program is produced
in front of a live audience at their Pacific Garden's skid road mission, and
many of the actors have been on the program since the 1950s!  They have a
rotating cast of about 100 actors who make union scale.

Tad Cook
[e-mail]
Seattle, WA



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:44 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tad Cook)
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Subject: Radio Brasil?
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 17:50:01 GMT
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A friend from Brazil who lives here in Seattle just got an R388 and wants to
listen to Radio Brasil, especially broadcasts in Portugese.  Anyone have any
time/freq suggestions?

Please email me at [e-mail]

Tad Cook
Seattle, WA
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Tony Goodloe)
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In article <41m1ei$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mike Groves) says:

>Thru-glass on 10M?  You'ld have to have a patch area the size of a
>door-mat.  2M is marginal at best.  I like trunk-lid mounts, but in
>the case of a Jimmy...    Good luck  ---Mike
>

I am in the market for a mobile antenna for 2M. Is the opinion
about the effectiveness of thru-glass mounting concensus?
(no offense intended for Mike's opinion). What about
different lengths - 1/4 wave, 5/8, etc? I'm new, so any opinions
are greatly appreciated. email appreciated to conserve bandwidth,
unless comments are of general interest. Thanks!

tony



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:46 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Thorsten Sessler)
Subject: Radio Italy?
Date: 29 Aug 1995 11:50:00 +0200
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Hello,

"Browsing" through all SW bands from 6 to 15kHz at various daytimes here
in my place in South West Germany, I meet a dozen different languages -
but never any Italian broadcast. Could it be because Italy does not
provide any SW service? If I should be wrong, could s.o. please give me
the (postal and) e-mail adress of Radio Italy?

Thanks,
-- ______
   \ (__  Thorsten
    \|__)  Se▀ler
## CrossPoint v3.02 ##


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:47 1995
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From: Tom Morse <tmorse @ub.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New GE Superadio
Date: 29 Aug 1995 17:46:16 GMT
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I was travelling in the Los Angeles area and happened to see a GE
Superadio on sale at a store called *LA Tronics*. This looks to be
identical to the SRIII, it has the same case, controls, etc., but it is
labeled Superadio no Roman numerals.

Anyone know anything about it?

Tom  KE6DIO



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:48 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Taylor)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 15:28:49 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Cal Eustaquio <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Hello:
>
> Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
> type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
> I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
> SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
> info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

I'm using a Drake SW-4 my dad bought new in 1966.  He bought it when he
was about the same age as I am today.  Life goes in circles...

--
Tom Taylor
aa6br


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:49 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
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Subject: Re: Vintage equip SWL'ers
Date: 30 Aug 1995 14:31:04 -0700
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Fun.  Good to hear about the vintage radios.

I still use a National NC-98 for SWL work on occasions, and hold an
old Zenith Trans-Oceanic in reserve.  They work just fine, and I enjoy
the fine audio and warm red glow of the tubes at night.

Clark
WA3JPG




From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:50 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
Subject: Why music on shortwave?
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I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?

Bob Sprengel

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

        Uncle [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:51 1995
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From: Vlad Romascanu <[e-mail]>
Subject: 'Homebrew' radio reciever
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        Sorry, but I don't have access to ???.radio.amateur.homebrew,
therefore I'm asking YOU to help me ! ;-)

        I want to build my own radio reciever. Actually, I want it to be
a very good one. In order to build it, I needed some plans/schemes. Well,
where can I find such documents ? Or can you send some to me as
attachments to a message ? Thanks.

        Vlad.

[E_O_Msg]



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:52 1995
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Subject: Bluegrass/country music on shortwave
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: [e-mail]
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 95 13:02:12 EST
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JL>Hello,

JL>I just got a shortwave receiver today, and I am looking for some frequencies
JL>that play country or bluegrass music at least some of their broadcast time.
JL>I live in the Detroit area.  I know of a Southern Gospel station, WJCR, in
JL>Upton, KY, but I forgot the frequencies it uses.

JL>If I hear any country or bluegrass music, is there any way to make a request
JL>for a certain song?

Some shortwave stations do make provisions for calling them, one I heard
was giving out a toll free 1-800 number once... this may be the long way
around getting a song played though... but a lot of stations like to get
Reception reports... you might include any music requests in with the
reception report, in return, you may recieve a QSL card or even the
program schedule of the station... if your not sure of the address of
the station, they usually give it quite a few times when they log on and
log off the air, be sure to have a tape recorder handy to catch that,
because they sometimes give the address awful fast....

if your not lucky to get the address that way, each year there is a book
published called the Radio Handbook... this is a publication that not
only has Shortwave Radio station information, but a lot of other
Broadcast info also.... you might look into that, it usually lists a
pretty conprehensive listing of what station airs what and about when
they might have an English broadcast...  I hope that was of some help

--
   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] Thu Aug 31 17:28:53 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Warren Leach)
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Subject: Re: Extracting FM station info from FCC database
Date: 29 Aug 1995 19:44:25 GMT
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In article <41u2lf$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Joel Rubin ) writes:

> I downloaded one of these databases and got gzip from
> SimTel/msdos/compress so I could decompress it. One problem: the damned
> thing doesn't seem to have carriage returns. No, it isn't just a Unix
> file with only line feeds--the decompressed file had neither carriage
> returns or linefeeds. Does someone know a simple algorithm for breaking
> it into lines? Is it every 80 characters or something like that?

Uh, RTFM?  The documentation files on the ftp.fcc.gov site say that it
is a mag tape image file of 600 byte records.  No carriage returns or
linefeeds.


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:54 1995
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From: [e-mail] (WILLCO788)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: The Hamblaster Moon Filter
Date: 31 Aug 1995 01:57:46 -0400
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The moon filter is DOS software package that includes a binary file.
A binary file is actually software that is uploaded to the Hamblaster.
Once it's loaded into the DSP RAM,   The DSP runs a filter program
and communicates to the PC via the Hamblaster handshake port.

Here's some technical data

moon.doc 21:04:23  5/30/1995

The moon filter is a very narrow band linear phase filter capable of
producing a 1 Hz bandwidth with a transition region of 1/2 Hz providing 60
dB attenuation.  The bandwidth is adjustable in powers of 2 providing a
maximum filter bandwidth of 256 Hz with 128 Hz transition region.

The filter center frequency is tunable in fractional Hz increments.

The filter can be phase locked to the input signal to provide variable
bandwidth tracking of the input signal as the frequency drifts due to
the variation in propagation delay due to atmospherics or due to
receiver or transmitter instability.

A "cartwheel" tuning display provides important filter tuning information
at a glance and also is useful for displaying signal strength.  Three
oscilloscope
displays are also available.

The Signal to Guard is a dual trace display that shows the signal strength
verses
guard band.   It's useful for analyzing band conditions and  sweeps in
real time
using a 486-66 DX2 with the turbo button turned off.

The Signal Vs AGC is a dual trace display for checking the AGC level.   It
will be
used to adjust the ACG (an AGC control will be available in a future
version)

The Signal vs Tuning is a dual trace display for accurately tuning the
filters center
frequency.  The tune trace indicates dc voltage level of  the
discriminator algorithm
and when the voltage is too high or low,  the filter is mis-tuned

There's also a code regenerator that works very well even when a 32 Hz
filter is selected.
The regenerator is an oscillator that's keyed with a signal detector.
When it's enabled,
the background noise and filter ringing is completely removed.    It's the
first regenerating
filter that works well with weak signals.


Other controls include;  volume, input gain, filter tune, filter bandwidth
and display

Jack Albert WA9FVP


From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:55 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Doug Willoughby - Area Systems Engineer)
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Subject: Best price on a YB 400
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Who has the best price on a Grundig YB 400?

Doug



From [e-mail] Thu Aug 31 17:28:57 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Zacharias Liangas)
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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 my 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 !

======
test for 8-bit
µß≈ß±Θß≥ δΘ▄πΩß≥
Zakaria Liang!
(namanya untuk kawan sahaja!)



From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:13 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Joseph Feng)
Subject: Frequency mods for the Sony ICF-SW-7600G
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There was a request for the modifications required to restore the missing
frequencies on the Italian version.  According to the service manual, the
only crippled model was made for the Saudi Arabian market.

This missing frequencies can be restored by removing a jumper.  This is found
on the keyboard and display side of the "KEY BOARD" near the lower left
corner.  In the "normal" orientation, look for the LCD display.  There is a
surface mounted IC ( IC 201 ) below the LCD.  From the lower left corner of
this IC, and to the southwest, there is a dual diode.  The jumper to be
removed is on the oval pair of pads just below the right side of the diodes.

Hope this helps.  Good luck.


From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:13 1995
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******************* Start of Forwarded Message *****************

Date:    Wed, 30 Aug 1995 12:54:33 GMT
From:    "Robert J. Shea" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Unshackled!
Can someone give frequencies and times please? I haven't heard
it in a
few years and I used to enjoy it.
Robert Shea
[e-mail]
St. Louis

******************* End of Forwarded Message *******************

Well, since you asked.... Unshackled can be heard on HCJB on
Tuesdays at 10:30 on 5900 to the South Pacific, 18:00 to Europe
on 15490, and to North America at 2:00 and 6:00 UTC (Wednesday)
on 9745.
                         --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] Sun Sep 03 19:40:15 1995
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Subject: Re: SW in College Dorm?
Date: 30 Aug 1995 23:23:09 -0400
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>[e-mail] (Myke Weiskopf) wrote:
>>I'm going to be living in those communal sweatboxes, the dorms, for the
>>next eight months or so.  Unfortunately, since it's a metal structure,
>>SW reception will be next to impossible.  The only alternative I have is
>>to string some cable out the window and run it down the side of the
>>building (and hope no one notices).  Does anyone have any suggestions?
>>(I'll either be using a 2010 or an R-5000...)
>>

When on the fourth floor of a brick dorm at Georgia Tech, I used the
radiator in the room for a ground and the black phone wire for an antenna
(note that I was using a very robust 1950's Halicrafters tube
receiver...to really use the phone antenna right you have to hook it up
through a simple circuit, plans for which are readily available (in the
FAQ maybe?)).  My best logging was Radio Bulgaria.

Dave



From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:15 1995
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Subject: Re: 'Homebrew' radio reciever
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 The British publisher,Babani,has several little pocket books on radio
building.Unfortunately,there is no reliable source for these over here.
 As well,public libraries with older books often have juvenile or
young-adult titles from thirty or forty years ago and some of these
cover surprisingly sophisticated (for their day) designs.




From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:16 1995
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From: [e-mail] (Jack McGee)
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[e-mail] (Cass Lewart) wrote:

> The ICF-SW7600G radio is for me a replacement for my 9-year old

> Sony ICF-2002/7600D. I am somewhat disappointed that the new

> radio has the same selectivity and sensitivity than the old one.

> It is basically the same radio as 7600D with a few minor improve-

> ments.


Hmmm.  I don't know about the battery consumption on the YB400, but it
wins on every other count you mentioned over the 7600G.  Well, it
doesn't have a sync detector at all, but I think I'd rather have the
other stuff instead.





From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:18 1995
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On 29 Aug 95 at 14:44,  you wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Uncle Bob) wrote:
>
> > I've seen a lot of posts requesting info on listening to music on
> > shortwave and it confuses me why one would want to bother. I've found that
> > the quality of music from radio waves bouncing off the atmosphere just
> > doesn't cut it. I do have the advantage of living in a metropolitan area
> > with a variety of music and strong, clear FM signals. Unless you're in
> > some Godforsaken land away from home and the local radio stations play
> > music that hurts your ears, why try? I listen to shortwave for the spoken
> > word and rely on other sources for music. Comments?
> >
> > Bob Sprengel
> >
> > --
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> >         Uncle [e-mail]
>
> Uncle Bob,
>    I think most people are listening to hear the local music, this is one
> of the things I have wrote stations about, playing rock-n-roll. I love to
> hear the local music from far away places.
>
> Burr
>
I  alsodo the same thing. I cold also love tohear  mostly  local
music from all the countries , rather to hear say greek music  from
the  V o Russia when theyare transmitting in greek language

Also for me is better  if they use mostly traditional sounds  than
the widely used modern pop kinds ( styles  which are hered nearly
from  the most  countries excl  the most Asian  )

 zacharias langas
DX er since his 12 s


From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:19 1995
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From: [e-mail] (John M. Bilek)
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Ted Viens ([e-mail]) wrote:
: My favorite mail order company, Damark, is selling the YB400 for $160
: plus $8.00 shipping and handling.  If you join their "buyers club" you
: get an additional 10% off of the selling price.

: In their latest catalog, the YB400 is part number B-5461-417779.  The
: number for new customers is 1-800-729-9000.  They are also selling the
: Satellit 700 at a fairly good price.  Just a moderately satisfied
: customer, yadda yadda...

I feel like such a gonus!  Looks like I got ripped off!  Oh well.  I
still like the radio even though I paid $40 more!!!


--
Johnny.

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From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:19 1995
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Can anybody help me and provide a schematic for a Hallicrafters S-120
general coverage receiver.  I am trying to restore one (have three so far)
and EVERY ONE has been hacked to death on the inside :-(

Butchers!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, even if it's just a pointer
to a source.


Mike Hayden
[e-mail]
717-337-0414 (fax)




From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:20 1995
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Does anyone have a clue about the number of shortwave receivers (portable
and desktop) sold in the U.S. in recent years?  The EIA doesn't break out
this category.

Danny Goodman AE9F/6


From [e-mail] Sun Sep 03 19:40:21 1995
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From: [e-mail] (SHAUN MERRIGAN)
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On 08/29/95, CAL EUSTAQUIO spoke about Vintage equip SWL'ers; I say:

CE> #FROM   :ceustaqu#ohm.elee.calpoly.edu
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CE>Hello:

CE>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
CE>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use?
CE>Currently,  I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund
CE>HQ-120X,  SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff
CE>(yet). Just for my  info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

I use an R390A,R388, SP600, and CR91A all repair/restored/maintained by
my own hands.   The nicest audio is on the CR91A (great for program
listening), and the R388, R390A are used for the utes and dx.  Now, if I
could just get that tube-type multicoupler.........  :)

Shaun P. Merrigan
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■ CMPQwk 1.42 856 ■Swallow pride; it's non-fattening.


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>Just out of question: how many folks out there still use the old tube
>type equipment for serious SWL'ing? If so, what do you use? Currently,
>I'm restoring my Halli SX-25 but I also have a Hammarlund HQ-120X,
>SP-200, and Halli SX-100 on line. No modern digi stuff (yet). Just for my
>info. 73's. Cal, N6KYR.

Hi Cal,

I use use three different receivers for SWL'ing:  A mil surplus R-388, a Halli
S-20R, and a Drake R-4C w/ extra crystals for SW bands.

73,

Doug KA3TTQ


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I need to know if I can use the external ant jack for a MW antenna or does the
2010 only use its internal ant for MW?

        AA9AF DeWayne


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YES, MANY OF THESE COATINGS ARE CONDUCTIVE.  SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS
INVOLVED IN THE RF ELECTRONIC ID INDUSTRY, WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM
GETTING RF ENERGY IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE CAB TO POWER/READ OUR TAGS.
AS I REMEMBER, THE FORD VEHICLES HAD A GOLD OR YELLOW/BRONZE LOOKING
COATING THAT WAS A VERY GOOD SHIELD FOR 915 MHZ AND 2450 MHZ.  IN
ADDITION, MANY OF THE WHOLE-GLASS DEFROSTERS ARE RESISTIVE METALLIC
COATINGS WHICH HEAT WHEN A CURRENY (12 VDC) IS PASSED THROUGH THEM.
CHECK BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON GLASS-MOUNTED ANTENNAS!


DAVE ECKHARDT  W6LEV
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David Crawford <[e-mail]> wrote:

>A lonk while back I got a very nice antenna how-to
>book from what is now Channel Africa, and it dealt
>with a very similar problem, and a very sneaky
>solution...

>They suggested using a very thin wire such as 30 gage
>wire wrap stuff.  You're not exactly carrying a lot of
>current.  Just get a color that hides well against
>your dorm wall...;)  From my experimentation, it works
>well enough.

>David Crawford
>[e-mail]

Any chance the book is still available? If so, where?
TIA
Eric




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From: [e-mail] (Leonard Wu)
Subject: Any music stations on Shortwave
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I like to know is there any music stations that plays just like Kool-Fm. I get
a radio station in England and they only music for half an hour. I hope
someone answers me back.
Bye
Lenny Wu
--
Lenny Wu
Think Smart and Stay in Peace
or Happy Trails