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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 1997 Passport to World Band Radio
Date: 1 Oct 1996 00:01:33 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
writes:

>Subject:       Re: 1997 Passport to World Band Radio
>From:  "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
>Date:  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 21:50:33 -0400
>
>Hmmm... the new volume has a bunch of staff e-mail addresses
>@passport.com. But I look up passport.com in the Internic registry I
>get:
>The Passport System (PASSPORT-DOM)
>   2635 Krista Court
>   Blue Springs, MO 64015
>      Domain Name: PASSPORT.COM
>   Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
>      Wood, Gary  (GW8)  [e-mail]
>      816-229-9692
>   Record last updated on 28-Nov-94.
>   Record created on 25-May-93.
>      Domain servers in listed order:
>      TYRELL.TYRELL.NET                198.175.8.2
>      NEWS.TYRELL.NET          198.175.8.3
>The InterNIC Registration Services Host contains ONLY Internet
>Information
>(Networks, ASN's, Domains, and POC's).
>Please use the whois server at nic.ddn.mil for MILNET Information.
>
The Web URL of http://www.passport.com given on the contents page
>  doesn't work either.
>
>What's going on here?
>
> Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
> TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
> PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
> Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
> [phone] | Fax [phone]
> < Contributing Editor, "Radio and Communications", ACP Symes Magazines
>>>>>>>>>>

 Thomas:
    It's a cloud of smoke like many of the opinion based judgements
written inside.
        Jon


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:42 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Boatanchors
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 96 04:02:26 GMT
Organization: Baka Engineering Service
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> I believe what you're looking for may be at
> > alt.radio.amateur.boatanchor(s) or something to that effect if you can
> > scan your news groups just put <radio> in your search, or <boatanchors>
> > for that mater and scan. You can check under alt. or rec.radio...
> > Have fun poking. 73, John
> >
>
>
> Last I heard its still being voted on as a group.  Hopefully it will be
> alive soon.
>
> ...Peter
I voted for it last week. I believe that early October is the cutoff date.

 And yes, it will be 'rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors'.

Cheers, and I hope it makes it since I own several now. Fascinating vacuum
state FETs.

 Bill.




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:43 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Christian Radio--The Good, The Bad, The ? ...
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 96 04:02:30 GMT
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Down at the bottom of my personal rating system--not that it means
> much--are the boys on WWCR, and Pontificating Pontus, otherwise known
> as DR (DID YOU HEAR ME, I'M A DR) Gene Scott.
>
> gg
> George Graham
> Hiding under a home-made TTFD
> Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

I don't have a problem with religion, just that they blanket the bands so
powerfully, and in so many frequency slots. Hiss, hiss, bzzz, almost got that
faint signal now, BLAM, 50 Megawatts of Religion, scratch another DX.

I do respect HCJB since they were the first station I ever got at age 9 in 195
7
and they do it gracefully.

 Bill Baka
 Playing with many boatanchors.
 Yuba City, California.




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:44 1996
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From: Jim Siers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R.L. Drake SW-4A
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 23:16:44 -0500
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Looking for an AL-4 loop antenna for this radio. Please respond via
E-mail only. Thanks...


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SW online: Anyone know of a WWW RealAudio Index Page?
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 04:31:50 GMT
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[e-mail] (L. Mitchell Wein) wrote:

>Chris,
>
>       Try http://www.wrn.com/.  They have TWENTY-FIVE shortwave
>broadcasters using the site.
>


You mean www.wrn.org, not www.wrn.net.

I found the correct address by making permutations until I found it.

It's a great site though so I appreciate knowing about it.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:47 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Hard-Core-DX FAQ
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HARD-CORE-DX EMAIL LIST
Version September 22nd, 1996

Comments and questions to the FAQ are welcome to
[e-mail]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q1. What is Hard-Core-DXing?

Hard-Core-DXer is a shortwave/mediumwave listener who tries to listen to
rare, weak and previously unheard broadcasting stations.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q2. What is hard-core-dx-emailing list?

Hard-Core-DXer needs lates information about new stations, latest
conditions, verie signers, what have been heard lately and so on.

Email is an efficent and fast way to spread valuable information
for DXers. An email list for everyone interested in latest
information about new stations, loggings, conditions etc. is
called Hard-Core-DX Mailing List.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q3. How to (un)subscribe

hard-core-dx-list can be (un)subscribed by email. Send email to
[e-mail] and put a subject line "subscribe hard-core-dx"
or "unsubscribe hard-core-dx".

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q4. Where to send material to the list?

All the material that is valuable for hard-core-DXers can be emailed to
[e-mail].

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q5. What kind of material is welcome?

Logs, news, condition information, verie-signers.... whatever you
think is valuable for hard-core-DXers! But remember that the list is not
for beginners so keep the level as high as possible.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q6. Is the material copyright?

Redistribution of the material is not allowed without permission of
original poster or Kotanet Communications Ltd.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q7. Can I get digest form of the list?

Digest version of the list doesn't exist anymore.
Maybe coming back later.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q8. How can I get old articles of the list?

Not at the moment. But maybe later.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q9. Hard-Core-DX Web pages?

Yes, currently at http://www.iki.fi/rko/hard-core-dx/ (or
http://www.kotanet.fi/hard-core-dx/) but there
is not much yet. Comments, suggestions and volunteers are welcome.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

73!

Risto Kotalampi
Kotanet Communications Ltd
--
Risto Kotalampi
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 1997 Passport to World Band Radio is out (of date)!
Date: 1 Oct 1996 04:50:39 GMT
Organization: Saskatoon Free-Net
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se127pp ([e-mail]) wrote:

: x-no-archive: yes

: On Mon, 30 Sep 1996, Peter Morgan wrote:
: >
: > >   But how much of it will be out of date when a number of stations chang
e
: > > schedules and frequencies this fall? And how useful will a "1997" editio
n
: > > really be in 1997?
: >
: > As much as any annual publication.
: >
: > I think it offers a useful reference, to enthusiast new and old, who

: Wouldn't it make sense for them to publish quarterly upgrades to the blue
: pages, throughout 1997? Sort of like a magazine subsscription, but at much
: less cost (hopefully).
The World Radio TV Handbook used to do that a number of years ago.
Unfortunately not enough people subscribed for them to make a go of it.

tim gueguen [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WJoeW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS:  HF Receivers
Date: 1 Oct 1996 03:48:42 -0400
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I have the following for sale:

Kenwood R1000  $295

Icom R70 $395

Icom R71A  $495

All very nice cosmetically and in good operating condition, with manuals.
Shipping extra.

Joe
N5ZYA



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WJoeW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS:  Collins R-392
Date: 1 Oct 1996 03:51:12 -0400
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I have a shiny new Collins R-392 with a good home-brew power supply and
manual for $195 plus shipping.  Works great.

Joe
N5ZYA


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:51 1996
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Subject: Re: Panasonic RF 3100 question
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This radio was produced in the early 80's about 85-87. I used to have one
my self. I miss it once in a while. Want to sell it?



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (William K McFadden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info
Subject: Handy Shortwave Chart
Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave
Date: 1 Oct 1996 09:00:17 GMT
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[Last modified 26-Aug-96]

The latest version of this file can be accessed via my web page at:
http://www.rdrop.com/users/billmc

Handy Shortwave Chart
Bill McFadden
[e-mail]

Band allocations and time zone conversions for the USA.  Includes WARC-92
broadcast band extensions which may be used on a secondary
(non-interference) basis in the fixed service bands.  Please e-mail
corrections to me.

 SHORTWAVE BROADCAST BANDS                   UNITED STATES TIME ZONES

 2300 -  2495   120 Meters                         PDT     MDT     CDT     EDT
 3200 -  3400    90 Meters         GMT     PST     MST     CST     EST
 3900 -  4000    75 Meters         -------------------------------------------
-
 4750 -  5060    60 Meters         0000    4 PM    5 PM    6 PM    7 PM    8 P
M
 5850 -  6200    49 Meters         0100    5 PM    6 PM    7 PM    8 PM    9 P
M
 7100 -  7350    41 Meters         0200    6 PM    7 PM    8 PM    9 PM   10 P
M
 9400 -  9900    31 Meters         0300    7 PM    8 PM    9 PM   10 PM   11 P
M
11600 - 12050    25 Meters         0400    8 PM    9 PM   10 PM   11 PM   12 A
M
13570 - 13800    22 Meters         0500    9 PM   10 PM   11 PM   12 AM    1 A
M
15100 - 15800    19 Meters         0600   10 PM   11 PM   12 AM    1 AM    2 A
M
17480 - 17900    16 Meters         0700   11 PM   12 AM    1 AM    2 AM    3 A
M
18900 - 19020    15 Meters         0800   12 AM    1 AM    2 AM    3 AM    4 A
M
21450 - 21850    13 Meters         0900    1 AM    2 AM    3 AM    4 AM    5 A
M
25600 - 26100    11 Meters         1000    2 AM    3 AM    4 AM    5 AM    6 A
M
                                   1100    3 AM    4 AM    5 AM    6 AM    7 A
M
                                   1200    4 AM    5 AM    6 AM    7 AM    8 A
M
    AMATEUR PHONE BANDS            1300    5 AM    6 AM    7 AM    8 AM    9 A
M
                                   1400    6 AM    7 AM    8 AM    9 AM   10 A
M
 1800 -  2000   160 Meters         1500    7 AM    8 AM    9 AM   10 AM   11 A
M
 3750 -  4000    75 Meters         1600    8 AM    9 AM   10 AM   11 AM   12 P
M
 7150 -  7300    40 Meters         1700    9 AM   10 AM   11 AM   12 PM    1 P
M
14150 - 14350    20 Meters         1800   10 AM   11 AM   12 PM    1 PM    2 P
M
18110 - 18168    17 Meters         1900   11 AM   12 PM    1 PM    2 PM    3 P
M
21200 - 21450    15 Meters         2000   12 PM    1 PM    2 PM    3 PM    4 P
M
24930 - 24990    12 Meters         2100    1 PM    2 PM    3 PM    4 PM    5 P
M
28300 - 29700    10 Meters         2200    2 PM    3 PM    4 PM    5 PM    6 P
M
                                   2300    3 PM    4 PM    5 PM    6 PM    7 P
M

     AMATEUR CW BANDS
                                                 OTHER BANDS
 1800 -  2000   160 Meters
 3500 -  3750    80 Meters         150 -   285   Longwave Broadcast (not in US
)
 7000 -  7150    40 Meters         535 -  1705   AM Broadcast (Mediumwave)
10100 - 10150    30 Meters        2170 -  2194   Land Mobile
14000 - 14150    20 Meters       25010 - 25330   Petroleum Industry
18068 - 18110    17 Meters       26100 - 26480   Land Mobile
21000 - 21200    15 Meters       26960 - 27410   Citizens' Band
24890 - 24930    12 Meters       27410 - 27540   Land Mobile
28000 - 28300    10 Meters       29700 - 29800   Forestry Service


     FIXED SERVICE BANDS         AIRCRAFT BANDS    MARINE BANDS     TIME FREQS

 1705 -  1800   12050 - 12330     2850 -  3155     2000 -  2107    2500   1000
0
 2107 -  2170   13360 - 13600     3400 -  3500     4063 -  4438    3330   1200
0
 2194 -  2300   13800 - 14000     4650 -  4750     6200 -  6525    4000   1467
0
 2505 -  2850   14350 - 14995     5450 -  5730     8195 -  8815    4500   1500
0
 3155 -  3200   15600 - 16460     6525 -  6765    12330 - 13200    5000   2000
0
 4000 -  4063   17360 - 17550     8815 -  9040    16460 - 17360    7335   2500
0
 4438 -  4650   18030 - 18068    10005 - 10100    18780 - 18900    8000
 5005 -  5450   18168 - 18780    11175 - 11400    19680 - 19800
 5730 -  5950   18900 - 19680    13200 - 13360    22000 - 22720
 6765 -  7000   19800 - 21000    15010 - 15100
 7300 -  8195   22720 - 23200    17900 - 18030
 9040 -  9500   23350 - 24890    21850 - 22000           GOVERNMENT BANDS
 9775 -  9995   26950 - 26960    23200 - 23350
10100 - 11175   29800 - 29890                     25330 - 25600   27540 - 2800
0
11400 - 11650   29910 - 30000                     26480 - 26950   29890 - 2991
0
--
Bill McFadden   Tektronix, Inc.  P.O. Box 500  MS 50-350  Beaverton, OR  97077
[e-mail]     http://www.rdrop.com/users/billmc     [phone]
CAUTION: Don't look into laser beam with remaining eye.
The opinions expressed above are not necessarily those of Tektronix, Inc.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (P.J.M.Boon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: who broadcasts where?
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 09:00:57 GMT
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Hi,
I need some help now.
A lot is changing in broadcasting F1. I hear that the BBC stops after
decades (why GOD why [Miss Saigon]) and that Eurosport (which i cannot
receive btw) is also stopping their coverage. I cannot receive RTL
Television in Amsterdam, where I am from, and here in Holland i will need to
pay to see F1 on the commercial SPORT7 channel.
Does anyone knows if the BRTN will broadcast it, or another free channel???
Help me quick!
Piet.
______________________________________________________________

                     ..   ..   ..
         ::          ::   ::   ::
.... ..  .. ....   ..::   ::.  ::..   ...     ....  ...  ....
:: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::   ::   :: :: ::.::   :: :: ...:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: :: :: `:.::   `:.: :: :: `:..    `:.:: `:.:: ::.:'
                                                ::       ::
source: London Underground                    :.:'       ::
______________________________________________________________

P.J.M.Boon                          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (P.J.M.Boon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: who broadcasts where?
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 09:01:35 GMT
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SORRY WRONG NEWSGROUP

In article <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (P.J.M.Boon) writes:>From: boon_p@lacdr.
leidenuniv.nl (P.J.M.Boon)>Subject: who broadcasts where?
>Date: Tue, 1 Oct 1996 09:00:57 GMT

>Hi,
>I need some help now.
>A lot is changing in broadcasting F1. I hear that the BBC stops after
>decades (why GOD why [Miss Saigon]) and that Eurosport (which i cannot
>receive btw) is also stopping their coverage. I cannot receive RTL
>Television in Amsterdam, where I am from, and here in Holland i will need to
>pay to see F1 on the commercial SPORT7 channel.
>Does anyone knows if the BRTN will broadcast it, or another free channel???
>Help me quick!
>Piet.
>______________________________________________________________

>
>                     ..   ..   ..
>         ::          ::   ::   ::
>.... ..  .. ....   ..::   ::.  ::..   ...     ....  ...  ....
>:: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::   ::   :: :: ::.::   :: :: ...:: :: ::
>:: :: :: :: :: :: `:.::   `:.: :: :: `:..    `:.:: `:.:: ::.:'
>                                                ::       ::
>source: London Underground                    :.:'       ::
>______________________________________________________________

>P.J.M.Boon                          [e-mail]
______________________________________________________________

                     ..   ..   ..
         ::          ::   ::   ::
.... ..  .. ....   ..::   ::.  ::..   ...     ....  ...  ....
:: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::   ::   :: :: ::.::   :: :: ...:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: :: :: `:.::   `:.: :: :: `:..    `:.:: `:.:: ::.:'
                                                ::       ::
source: London Underground                    :.:'       ::
______________________________________________________________

P.J.M.Boon                          [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:56 1996
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From: Dennis Moore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Suggest cheap SW portable
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 04:49:50 -0500
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Hello,

I am new to this group and I know my questions have probably been asked
a million times.(is there an FAQ I can get for this group?)

What portable SW receivers can you suggest that are available for less
than $100?  Is there something available that is better than those
available at the local Radio Shack for this price range?  If not which
of those at RS make the most sense?  And do any of these feature an
external antenna connection?

I currently listen using a tube Hallicrafters Worldwide portable.  A
fairly good simple rig it seems to me.  But I would like something
small I could carry to work and listen to in my spare time.  A friend
has a Zenith Transoceanic Royal 7000.  Do any of the currently made
portables meet or exceed the performance of this Zenith?  My old
Hallicrafters seems as good as the Zenith-better when I connect a long
wire for it does not overload as easily as the Zenith.

Thanks in advance,
Dennis



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From: "Thomas A. Gray" <[e-mail]>
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For Sale

DSP-59+ Audio Noise Reduction Filter
by Timewave
Like New, $80 shipped in US
[e-mail]


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I am interested in any infomation on the Radio Shack DX-394. I am
married, own a home and have kids.... only one job too. This
means that I _can_ not afford a lowe or drake table top, but would
to have some upgraded features for SWL. I am using a hallicrafters
s-28 for evening listening. Any help would be appreciated...



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:37:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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In article <01bbaf0d$c7953260$[e-mail]> "nrhblack" <nrhblac
[e-mail]> writes:
>Ham radio is authorized by Federal Law which overrides State law.  Ham
>radio installations do not need to be certified.
>
>Henry Black P.E.  KK6JR, G4NOC

Irrelevant. State law controls what equipment you may or may not
have in a vehicle.

And BTW, I've edited the newsgroups line to remove the *repeated*
listing of rec.radio.amateur.misc which causes multiple occurances
of these postings. When are you going to get that right when you
generate these spams, Ed?

Gary
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es
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
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Porchnoy <[e-mail]> wrote:

>jmarvin wrote:
>> To argue over
>> spelling or grammar is to wage a weak argument instead of
>> confronting the facts  of the thread.
>       Bad spelling or grammer
>       makes you look like an
>       ignorant putz.

Correct !  And just remember, , , ,
"Ignorance can be cured, but stupidity is forever"
                        anon

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
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Date: 1 Oct 1996 15:37:53 -0400
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Gents/Ladies:
    Selling my absolutely mint Sony ICF- 2010 complete with original box,
manual, paperwork, AC adapter, etc.  The earphone, carry strap, and other
accessories are still in factory packaging.  Will deliver to Seattle and
vicinity.  $275

                                                          Jon


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From: Ron Force <[e-mail]>
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Lester John Ness wrote:

>         The last I heard about Gritz, he was promoting a real-estate scam
> in Idaho -- a White supremacist subdivision of some small town near
> Rexburg.

It's "Almost Heaven" just east of Lewiston, ID, about 280 miles north of
Rexburg.  Bunch of folks moved their trailers in, then started wanting
to know when the war against the NWO and the ZOG was goin' to start.
Gritz had to rush out and calm them down--didn't want his real estate
venture to get a bad name...
--
***********************************************************************
Ron Force                               [e-mail]
Dean of Library Services                [phone]
University of Idaho 83844
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John D. Erskine)
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Subject: Re: REQ info/opinions YB 405(RTTY?)
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Sorry about that folks, I guess I was too tired, should be YB400. Was on
sale this past weekend for $257 CDN at a music chain. Thanks for the
comments Bob.

John D. Erskine ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi folks, does anyone own/use the Grundig YB405? Has it been found stable
: enough for digital work? I own larger stuff and would like something
: smaller that does have USB/LSB, "LW, MW", HF and FM(VHF BCB), so, this
: radio does have some appeal. It would be cool if I could hook up my KAM
: or a HAMCOM ciruit to it to rx digital sigs. Small enough to throw in my
: kit bag and take travelling. So, experiences or observations about
: sensitivity, selectivity, freq stability or anything you'd like to
: contribute would be appreciated. Thanks, John

: [e-mail]
: [e-mail]
: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (H. Caron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 0-365 pfd variable capacitor WANTED
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 22:00:55 GMT
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[e-mail] (Tim Colvin) wrote:

>I'm having a heck of a time hunting down a 0-365 pfd variable capacitor.
>Years ago I could get them at Radio Shack and a bunch of other places.
>Specifically, I want one that is about 1 inch square, 0.5 inches thick,
>with a shaft 0.25 inches in diameter and about 0.5 inches long. I intend
>to use the capacitor to tune a broadcast-band loop I am constructing. If
>you've got one you'd like to sell, or if you can point me to a mail-order
>source of "older" parts I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for
>any help.

>Tim

Tim,

You could get it in any defunct am radio. The older ones are bigger in
size that what you describe (all metal). The older the radio the
bigger the capacitor(and better for this project.), 2 sections for AM
only radio, 4 sect. for FM. The largest section being 365 pf.

If you wish a smaller one you could find it in more recent portable
(Walkman style) radio. Many of them were cheaply made and didn't last
long when moderately abused by the kids (small or big !!). Generally
you will find one as the one you describe. (Take care when removing
it).

Alternativaly, if you can't find any, go to a Dollar Store. There you
will probably find a cheap one for five bucks or so.

If you decide to go that way, try to also recuperate the ferrite
antenna. Awfully small and fragile wires tough in the portable.

When you have complete and test your project, try replacing the loop
part with this ferrite (it is also directional). There are 2 windings,
the one that shows the larger resistance, few ohms, is the BCB loop.

H. Caron



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From: [e-mail] (H. Caron)
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Subject: Re: Ant tip
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 22:02:38 GMT
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Luke Seubert <[e-mail]> wrote:

Luke,

>The vertical portion of the "L"
snip..
>consists of antenna and line running up
snip...
>some sort air paddle - what have you -
ouf!  would be tough to manage on top of the 2 baloons
snip...
>My problem in proposing this is that I lack a proper word to justly
>describe the attachment
English not being my own natural langage, I can understand this
problems of yours...
snip...

>On the whole, I much prefer your idea with the trapezoid.  It is a more
>stable configuration by far than mine, provided the balloons have
>sufficient lifting power and the angle of the trapezoid base leg is
>sufficient to create the tension neccessary to spread the balloons apart
>with the antenna.
As mentionned in my previous posting 2 x 6 feet baloons 'should' be
sufficient to maintain the set up aloft provide a 60 deg. base angles.
The lower (ground) base would then be 425 feet. ( Thus the need of a
farm land to operate  far away of all air traffic ! ) To get this 6
feet value, I assumed the weight of each baloon enveloppe to be about
3 to 4 pounds. Might be more or less, just a gestimate.

> Additional stability (and weight from further lines
>unfortunately) might be added by placing two additional lines on each
>balloon.  Seen from above, looking straight down it would somewaht
>resemble the following, where the "o"'s represent the balloons, and the
>lines - well, lines...

>   \            /
>--- o -------- o ---
>   /            \

>Thus each balloon would have three lines anchoring it, providing greater
>stability against cross winds.  The additional lines would also help
>maintain balloon spread under adverse wind conditions.
Good idea. Would require a somewhat larger baloon but not by that much
( 6 inches ?)

>With either arrangement, even sending the balloons up for a few days
>requires some considerable attention to real world details.
Agreed

> Assuming the use of helium balloons and not hot air balloons, one must
>anticipate>the rise and fall in balloon altitude that will occur with night a
nd day
>temperature variation which in turn leads to condensation and then
>evaporation of moisture from the balloon surface.  This is a major
>problem faced by long distance balloonists.

>With cooling and condensation, the whole rig will lower slightly at
>night.  Also, leakage will require that the balloons be replensished
>from time to time if they are to stay up longer than a few days.
Possibly, but wouldn't be that much concern to give it a try on a nice
weather forecasted spring week-end. You know how good meteorologist
forecasts are. Humm... maybe should be concern after all!!

>Although the whole idea is a bit grand and bizarre,
To say the least. Steve, who sarted it all, said crazy...

> the DX possibilities of a large, high altitude inverted "L" antenna
> are quite intriguing.
That's why I wonder

>I wouldn't mind just sending up a simple, vertical "balloon" antenna
>just for a fun experiment ,
                   ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^
Got it right

>but I live near a naval air
>station and can just imagine the ballistic reaction of the Feds to such
>a scheme.
I can imagine, but living center town in an appartement building is
not that much better. I guess we'll 'both' have to find a very nice,
understanding and complesant farm owner, 20 milles in the wild, for
this DXepdition to take place ;-).

>Otherwise, I should like hear from others on the newsgroup about their
>thoughts.
Hopefully. Where are all the antenna theorists? (mind you, I haven't
written terrorists). Well, Morris ' The Cat ' came back with the
static problems. Something to think about and keep in mind.
Should, maybe, as you wrote, start off with a simple 100' vertical,
just in case....

> You realize Mr. Caron, that we are the laughing stock.  Oh well...
Take comfort.. Just think of  what the Wright brothers must have
endure!!  And Marconi and Graham Bell and Edisson and, why not,
THE GREAT LEONARDO himself... Worry not, I won't mention Tesla,
no I won't.... I haven't.... have I?

H. Caron

>Catch you later,
>Luke




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (H. Caron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RS DX-394
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 22:02:45 GMT
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root%/etc/HOSTNAME (root) wrote:

>I am interested in any infomation on the Radio Shack DX-394. I am
>married, own a home and have kids.... only one job too. This
>means that I _can_ not afford a lowe or drake table top, but would
>to have some upgraded features for SWL. I am using a hallicrafters
>s-28 for evening listening. Any help would be appreciated...

This radio looks good, but that's about it, according to many comments
posted in this n.g., even with the $100 in price reduction at $299.

Have you tought to get a used Sony ICF-2010. Often offered for about
$200 - 250 (no tx !!) in this group. Still considered to be one of the
best by many. It is said to be almost as good as a tabletop, yet
trans- 'portable'

An other one which is well praised, though of the portable size: the
Sony ICF-7600G (the 'G'' is important) with its synch. detector for
$180 new (+ wall transfo)

In any even, keep your 'Hally'. Some years from now you will love it.


Never own any of  the four, though, nor do I have any link with Sony.

H.C.



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Dunmyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: OLD  S.W. sets
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 22:56:54 GMT
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Tim & Ronna Verthein <[e-mail]> wrote:

>OK, so I'm no expert, and I'm an occasional SW listener.  I enjoy it, but am
>not "hard core"  I'm not out for the "rare ones".  I also happen to collect o
ld
>radio's.  It sure seems to me that SW sounds much better on the old sets of
>the 40's and 50's.  I've got an old Grunow console, with the "tuning eye"
>that seems to pull in more, and sound better than my fancy Realistic digital
>portable job, when connected to the same longwire antenna.

>just wondering how many of you are listening on the good old tube sets of
>the old days.  Sure, you can't read the frequency exactly, and the tubes
>drift, especialy in the first half hour or so, but they sure sound nice, and
>the warm tubes smell great.

>Tim
>--
>"There's Always Sunny Weather When Hepcats Get Together"
>Visit our web site--      http://www.uslink.net/~hepcats/
God!   The nostalgia in your posting!!!  WOW!

I too, long for some of the old times....I suspect it is a resentment,
a verbal expression of a deep down phsycological rejection of what has
happened to America.....Those tube times were better times...There is
no doubt of it....A man could work at a job and afford to keep his
wife home taking care of his children...There were no gangs, no drive
bys, no distortions of history or reality....just honest times, good
times, integrity and honor were words to live by....

yeah I miss those tubes...I lusted in my heart for the Drake Twins
from surburban Dayton area.  I had to settle for a Heathkit HW101.  I
lusted for a Hallicrafters and even some of the ancient military
surplus stuff....still do...wish I could turn the clock back...
Illigitimi non carborundum



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From: [e-mail] (Richard Dunmyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Utility company interference
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 23:01:27 GMT
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Tony Calguire <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I just started receiving a new station on my shortwave.  Its frequency
>is... well, it's everywhere, right up and down the shortwave band, from
>the top of the AM band up to around 25 MHz.  It is the sound of some kind
>of electrical interference, consisting of approximately 1.5 second pulses
>of noise every 1.5 seconds.  The noise is almost certainly some sort of
>electrical short or arcing.

>I wandered through the house with the radio looking for the source of the
>interference, but couldn't localize it.  I took the radio outside and
>wandered around the house, and I found some strong spots and some weak
>spots.  The strongest spot was right under the utility pole; a pole that
>carries electricity, phone and cable TV.  I have not taken the radio for
>a walk around the neighborhood yet, but I fully intend to, in order to
>find out how pervasive the interference is.

>I guess my questions are:

>Is this something I have to live with?  Do the utility companies have any
>responsibility for making sure their equipment doesn't cause RF interference?

>Has anybody else out there had experience with something like this?  Is
>the utility company likely to give me a hard time?

>Which company should I blame?  My first thought is to blame electric, but
>the interference where the electricity comes into the house was not
>noticeably stronger or weaker from where the phone comes into the house.

>Should I call the FCC?

>Your suggestions would be appreciated.



>--
>   _____________
>  /_____  _____/  Tony Calguire
>  _____/_/____
> / __________/    [e-mail]
>( (__/ /____
> \__/ /____/
>   / /
>  /_/

I had a similiar problem a long time ago...I could not point my quad
in a certain direction and it was a power pole....

Yeah, the utility company is not allowed to persist in this
interferance but it sure would be tuff to get them interested in your
problem....What it is is most likely a short to ground and the ground
is inadequet....

I have heard of dust buildup on insulators to the poiint that poles
catch fire when it gets wet with a drizzle of rain...the drizzle of
moisture is enough to get the dust into more of a mud which is semi
conducting and sooner or later an arc across to the wood of the pole
and presto a fire....
Illigitimi non carborundum



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:12 1996
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New PC-based Radio System
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 23:13:45 GMT
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[e-mail] (russ) wrote:


>Saw an article in a recent R&D magazine about an Australian company
>which has come up with a wideband receiver, free of noise problems,
>which mounts in your PC like the earlier SoftWave <sp?) product which
>bombed a few years ago.  Covers up to a gig, with AM/SSB/FM modes.

>No mention of a sync detector tho :-(

>russ

An item like you described was reviewed in one of the more popular
short wave magazines....it had a problem with noice however...It
worked well if it were not for the noise coming from the computer...

Computers generate a terrible amount of noise and this model needed a
lot more shielding...
Illigitimi non carborundum



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Dunmyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 0-365 pfd variable capacitor WANTED
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 23:17:23 GMT
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[e-mail] (Tim Colvin) wrote:

>I'm having a heck of a time hunting down a 0-365 pfd variable capacitor.
>Years ago I could get them at Radio Shack and a bunch of other places.
>Specifically, I want one that is about 1 inch square, 0.5 inches thick,
>with a shaft 0.25 inches in diameter and about 0.5 inches long. I intend
>to use the capacitor to tune a broadcast-band loop I am constructing. If
>you've got one you'd like to sell, or if you can point me to a mail-order
>source of "older" parts I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for
>any help.

>Tim
Fair Radio Sales in Lima, Ohio......They have lots and lots of old
stuff....Their catalog is a buck and worth every penny...I have
visited the place and it is a kick for nostalgia....It is a valuable
place for military boat anchors and neato things like that...They have
old insulators for antennas, chassis parts, tubes, and ancient
things....it is a fun place...I could spend hours in there just
looking and speculating about the junk...
Illigitimi non carborundum



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Bergadano)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Need Help with UNID Station
Date: 1 Oct 1996 23:45:10 GMT
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For the past several weeks I have been receiving a station on 6180 with a
9 note
interval signal that signs on @ 0200 with a national anthemn- which does
not sound like Cyprus, the only country in the Mid East listed in the
WRTH- nd then into Arabic programming. If anyone knows who this please
e-mail me. Many thanks in advance!




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From: Led Zeppelin <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Radio Reloj, Cuba
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 18:45:13 -0700
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Today (October, the 1st) at 1504 UT i catched this Radio Reloj from La
Habana at 11765 approx. (sorry i have no PLL/digital receiver but an
analogue one). The transmission was until 1513 UT, when it shut down
suddenly. It featured time check every minute and time pulses, and also
national news, including information about Fidel's visit to Santa Clara
or a place like that, in Spanish of course. SINPO: 34244. Here in Peru i
heard it with an strong noise, but i think it was a mistake from Radio
Habana-Cuba operators.

This is all for now, bye.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Albert Earnhardt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Anyone Heard Bill Cooper lately?
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 02:33:54 GMT
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[e-mail] (Cocp) wrote:

>  I know he got off WWCR last month, what's he doing now?
I caught one of his last broadcasts there in August. Said he was going
to expand his satellite network to 24 hrs/day and get back on
shortwave or 50 KW clear channel AMers. (Reads like a page from
old Bro. Stair's book!) I'm not surprised that he's gone. The last few
months he was on it came to light that his sponsor, Swiss America was
also sponsoring his arch enemy Bo Grits! After all his talk about the
establishment playing both ends against the middle it appeared that
his sponsor was too! Probably caused him to lose a lot of credibility
as well as the sponsor too when this was exposed. He also started
whining and moaning (something he vilified other people for doing)
that WWCR had promised him an earlier airtime slot in the evenings
for the four years he had been on the air but had never given it to
him even though several had opened up over the years. He wanted
Tom Valentine's slot when Tom retired but Cooper said they wouldn't
give it to him and had lied to him by not offering earlier times as
they came open over the last four years. My memory isn't the best, but
seems like back in '93 or '94 Cooper was on at 8 PM Eastern as well
as Midnight but gave it up after several months because he said it
was hard to program 2 hours per night and was going back to just
one. If he was as desirous of an earlier time slot like he claimed,
why didn't he keep the 8PM then and drop the Midnight? Also, he was
always going on about how he verifys and checks out everything... why
hadn't checked this out earlier and exercised the due diligence any
business person would and get this promise in writing?  Anyway,
he really went out in a blaze of glory... he called the people at WWCR
the worst kinds of liars and generally vilified them. He was
particularly venomous toward George McClintock, calling him a
blithering idiot one night on the air. I think I would have cut him
off right then if it was my station and he used it to vilify me and
besmirch my character. Well, he was entertaining while he lasted and
some of his information did check out, though a lot of it was
questionable at best. He could be likeable at times but like a lot of
larger than life folk he really has a dark side and seems to enjoy
showing it!

I know a lot of the folks on the group seem to despise this type of
programming on WWCR and the other domestics but I've always found it
entertaining while I'm working on projects late in the evening. After
all, it's just like the chaos of the internet... it lets you know just
who and what you're sharing the planet with!

All the best,

Al



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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Joseph)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: GE Superradio AM Impressions
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 07:55:20 GMT
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On Sun, 29 Sep 1996 02:44:57 GMT, [e-mail] (Robert E.
Garland) wrote:

>Ben Williams <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>DSchopp wrote:
>
>>> Ben,
>>>
>>> Did you put fresh D cells in the radio? I had the same problem with my
>>> radio drifting on AM which drove me nuts. I discovered that weak batteries
>>> causes this. Once I replaced the batteries with fresh batteries the
>>> drifting stopped.
>>>
>>> Dan Schopp
>

>On the subject of batteries, a local battery dealer tells our radio club
>members that no-name batteries made generically by the major
>manufacturers are usually fresher than the name-brand batteries sold by
>the same manufacturers.  The reason is that the so-called industrial
>grade batteries are turned over in stock faster.  The name-branded
>batteries sit on the shelves at the wholesalers and retailers for a
>longer time.

Out here in the Iowa boondocks, my experience has been that generic
batteries have signifigantly shorter life than the brand ones.  Have
others had the same experience?

>--
>     Robert Garland                            NX3S @ N3ACL.PA.USA.NOAM
>     Hilltown Township Bucks County               [e-mail]
>     Pennsylvania USA                                       Grid FN20ii
>                         "Ham Radio is a calling"



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From: [e-mail] (Don Sterner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sick and Tired of Christian Radio!!
Date: 2 Oct 1996 12:49:04 GMT
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In article <52cv5l$3fd$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Who here among us has not dashed off a reply without checking
>spelling or grammar or anything else? Use those things as an
>argument is very week. It's like shouting "LIBERAL" at someone
>you disagree with. The fact is the law is on the books. Enough
>said.
>
>--
>jay marvin


Looks like a pretty week argument, Jay. Read your own article.



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Subject: Re: Christian Radio--The Good, The Bad, The ? ...
Date: 2 Oct 1996 12:49:18 GMT
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        Bro. Stair was complaining last night that other SW preachers,
etc., were attacking him for taking their air time on WWCR, WRNO, etc.
I know that Stair's expanded his time on the air.  Does anyone know more?

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Subject: Re: Busted:  Bo Gritz and son
Date: 2 Oct 1996 12:51:21 GMT
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Ron Force ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Lester John Ness wrote:
:
: >         The last I heard about Gritz, he was promoting a real-estate scam
: > in Idaho -- a White supremacist subdivision of some small town near
: > Rexburg.
:
: It's "Almost Heaven" just east of Lewiston, ID, about 280 miles north of
: Rexburg.  Bunch of folks moved their trailers in, then started wanting
: to know when the war against the NWO and the ZOG was goin' to start.
: Gritz had to rush out and calm them down--didn't want his real estate
: venture to get a bad name...

        Wasn't he failing to live there himself, as promised?

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:23 1996
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From: "Gary Herbst" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grove Tun-4A Minituner Plus
Date: 2 Oct 1996 14:23:53 GMT
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Jack Fox <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> Does anyone have a Grove Tun 4-A Minituner Plus connected to their
> antenna/radio?
>
> How well does it improve your reception?  Does it realy improve it?
> Do you reccommend purchasing one?
>
> Thanks for any responces.
>
>
Jack,

I have one which I use with my YB400. I have found that it works nicely. It
effectively works as advertised.

Gary-


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:25 1996
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From: Gerry Moersdorf <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: Software decoding of FSK modulated signal
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 12:10:28 -0400
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Peter Onion wrote:
>
> Daniel Ayers ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Hello Everyone,
> :
> : I am developing a program to decode FSK modulated signals using a
> : SoundBlaster soundcard.  The plan is to digitize the signal from the
> : radio's audio output and then analyse it in software to produce binary
> : data for further analysis.
> [SNIP]:
        Hey this is a great idea, the entire world has a soundcard.  im tired
of the "box clutter" in my swl site and would love to trash the decoder
de' jour from aea.  while ur writing the software,, make it for swl'ers
,, that is a dx'er's interface not a ham interface.  so it needs hf /
vhf frequency storage with point and click interface on win 95,, use win
95 soundblaster drivers, support all modes with one program and
selectable interface including cw / fax / amtor / baudo, etc.  have a
"signal acquisition mode" like AEA that's actually worth a shit.
automatic controls on freq shifts baudrate and bit inversion.  automatic
audio level controls via stock soundblaster interface.  hey,, u want my
$100 bucks up front?

--
Gerry Moersdorf, President/CEO
                 Applied Innovation INC
                 5800 Innovation Dr, Dublin OH 800-247-9482



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:26 1996
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From: Robert Matter <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Suggest cheap SW portable
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 16:10:58 -0500
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To: Dennis Moore <[e-mail]>

Dennis Moore wrote:
> What portable SW receivers can you suggest that are available for less
> than $100?  Is there something available that is better than those
> available at the local Radio Shack for this price range?  If not which
> of those at RS make the most sense?  And do any of these feature an
> external antenna connection?

Hi Dennis,

Well for just a little over $100 you can get a Grundig YB-305 ($130).  I
think there is
a web page that has a review of it (Radio Ntherlands maybe?) and they
rated it as the
best portable in that price range.  I have one and am very pleased with
it.  I have an
external random wire attached (Radio Shack SW Longwire Kit).  A residual
benefit I did
not expect was the long distance AM reception I am able to get.  I am
near Chicago and
can pull in AM stations from Boston!  Another thing about the YB-305 is
that you can buy
it at Service Merchandise and for $10 you can get an additonal year of
warranty coverage
that will REPLACE your radio if ANYTHING happens to it in two years...
dropping,
lightening strike, etc.

73

-Bob



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: RS DX-394
Date: 2 Oct 1996 22:33:52 GMT
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Take a look at the Lowe SRX-100 receiver, list $239.00.   Go to www.lowe.
co.uk/srx100.html



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From: [e-mail] (Nils Jakobsson)
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Subject: LA QSL:s
Date: 2 Oct 1996 22:35:47 GMT
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Take a look at http://www.algonet.se/~mwm/eedxing.htm
if you are interested in QSL:s from Latin American radio!



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:28 1996
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Morris the Cat wrote:
>
> |I  apologize if this is the wrong newsgroup to ask this question in. I
> |am looking for some information on a Electronics Company in Ocean
> |Side, CA. The name is Cubic Electronics, Inc. I need a phone number
> |and/or an address. I have done a search in all Search Engines, Big
> |Yellow Book, etc. I can't find any mention anywhere. But I have a
> |radio receiver with their name on it. Thanks for any help.
>
> I recall a firm called "Cubic Communications" that manufactured radio
> receivers, including a DSP-based radio that I think was advertised
> (and even had an article written about it) in _SIGNAL_ magazine; perhaps
> this is the same firm?
>
> |Tommy Statham


Cubic Communications is now in San Diego. Phone number is 619-643-5800.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:29 1996
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From: [e-mail](Camp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: A Message re: Matt Camp
Date: 3 Oct 1996 02:03:26 GMT
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Gabriel J. Bullaro
  ATTORNEY AT LAW

                                            25-19 STEINWAY STREET

                                           ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11103

                                            Tel. [phone]

                                            Fax. [phone]

                                                       7 MAIN STREET

                                          GLEN ROCK, NEW JERSEY 07452
                                                      Tel. [phone]
                                                      Fax. [phone]

MEMBER OF:

NEW YORK BAR
NEW JERSEY BAR


                                                             September 26, 1996
    Harvey Brody
    32 Cuthbert Street
    Scotia, NY 12302-2900

    Re: trade of computers

   Dear Mr. Brody,
This matter was referred to my attention by Mr. Edward Camp, father of
Matt Camp, a minor. I understnad that you had an agreement to trade
computers and for whatever reason you were not satisfied. Your computer
was retumed to you and the agreement terminated at that time. You
  have made some serious allegations concerning the transaction. You
should be reminded that you inspected the computer on September 15 and
in your letter state "Camp's father produced a battery from a box and
then demonstrated a working power book." At that time you accepted
  the computer. What you did with it later on only you know. You are
making some serious, false, malicious statements concerning the Camps.
You have referred to them as "thieves who live in Glen Rock" and
accused them of interstate fraud. This was a contract which was
dissolved. Please be advised, that if you continue to post messages on
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:31 1996
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From: Kevin Hecht <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Who's Jamming 9.955?
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 1996 22:06:01 -0400
Organization: Villanova University
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Dave Feustel wrote:
>
> I just recently started listening to WMRI (9.955, Miami).
> The last couple of nights there is a tremendous amount of noise
> almost obliterating the station. The noise started as a sound
> like bubbling water. Later a sound somewhat like a radial saw
> came in too. Where is all this jamming coming from and why?
> --
> Dave Feustel            http://feustel.mixi.net
> 219-483-1857            mailto:[e-mail]

WRMI is being jammed by transmitters in Cuba, as the station has been
known to carry anti-Castro programming, mostly in Spanish.
--
Kevin Hecht
College of Commerce and Finance, Villanova University
[e-mail]   [e-mail]
        http://hudson.idt.net/~khecht19/


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:32 1996
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From: "Mark A. Vargas" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS Icom RC-71A/SP-3/RC-11/QF-1A
Date: 3 Oct 1996 02:56:36 GMT
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I have an Icom IC-R71A Short-wave receiver for sale with matching Icom
speaker IC-SP3 external speaker and Icom RC-11 remote control. I am also
including the Autek Research QF1A SSb/AM/CW filter.

Condition of the Icom IC-R71A is exceptional. No blemishes, scratches, etc.
Speaker and peripherals are like new including the QF-1A from Autek
Research.

The Icom IC-R71A covers 100Khz-30 Mhz
100 Db of dynamic range
Passband tuning
Adjustable notch filter
Level and pulse width
Selectable noise blanker
Selectable AGC
Filter switches
Keyboard frequency entry
SSB, AM, CW, RTTY and optional FM
32 memory channels
optional CW narrow filters

The package price ids $775.00 Transaction via UPS COD. {Free shipping UPS
COD via UPS regular to CONUS}
The Package is "not" being broken up

Mark
KD2DI
Miami Lakes, Florida


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom Childers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Busted:  Bo Gritz and son
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 03:08:12 GMT
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On 3 Oct 1996 01:46:16 GMT, [e-mail] (Peter Bell)
wrote:

[snip]
>>The Dahmer-killer wasn't exactly Mr. Nice Guy either.  He was in prison
>>for shooting 8 slugs into a former boss of his.
>"Clear and concise feedback about your managment style."
>                                   - Dale R Worley, [e-mail]

Yeah, but he didn't eat his former boss... Did He???

+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Tom Childers - Arlington, Texas                          |
| mailto:[e-mail] http://rampages.onramp.net/~n5ge/ |
+----------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Barry, WA2KLS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RS DX-394
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 03:09:02 GMT
Organization: Monmouth Internet
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root%/etc/HOSTNAME (root) wrote:

>I am interested in any infomation on the Radio Shack DX-394. I am
>married, own a home and have kids.... only one job too. This
>means that I _can_ not afford a lowe or drake table top, but would
>to have some upgraded features for SWL. I am using a hallicrafters
>s-28 for evening listening. Any help would be appreciated...

Can't help you with the DX-394, but I would be interested in buying or
trading for your S-28, if it's in nice shape. Barry, WA2KLS



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fabrizio Micale)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Frequencies
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 96 05:42:52 GMT
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Hello,
I need to know where to find updated frequencies on the Web, regarding
FAX reception (not only meteo please) and RTTY (not encoded)
Thanks in advance,

Fabrizio Micale - Italy
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Guido Zsilavecz)
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Subject: Re: Make Money Fast
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 06:06:22 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
>repetitive junk removed<
>BESIDES,NOT PLAYING THE GAME FAIRLY IS ILLEGAL.SO LET'S BE
>REASONABLE

Question - how can it be illegal to cheat on an illegal scheme???
Its like the guy who went to the police complaining about the chap who
sold him inferior quality cocaine....
Guido





Guido Zsilavecz         [e-mail]
Dive Cape Town
     At the edge...
       ...of magic!

--- Smoking is a social disease - stop now ---




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Outdoor antena
Date: 3 Oct 1996 13:19:06 GMT
Organization: iSTAR Internet Inc.
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Best bet, if you have the space: open dipole, 29.6 meters long, oriented
east/west, balun, coax feed line. For balun try Atlantic Ham Radio on Wilson
in Toronto, [phone].

Recuerdos,

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <52uat7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Fernando Munoz

"moro") wrote:
>Can someone please tell me how to or where to find the information to
>make an outdoor antena for a shortwave radio.
>
>I have a Sony radio and an Emerson one the frequency on the station i
>am interest is :
>                         SW 60 M 5075 khz Caracol Radio
>
>I get good reception at night sometimes but not all the time i was
>told that with an outdoor antena it  will improved a lot.
>
>I also have a c band dish on my backyard will that affect the
>reception on the shortwave radio.
>
>Any help on how to build this antena or how to get the information to
>do so will be appreciated.
>
>thank you
>
>fmt
>
>p.s : i am in Toronto Canada.
>


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Phone line as SW antenna
Date: 3 Oct 1996 15:34:02 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY
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Well, I don't know . . . but quite a few years ago I was living in an
apartment where I couldn't put up an outside antenna, so I just ran a
clip lead from the receiver's antenna input to the dial stop on a phone
(dial phones then).  About the first thing I picked up was 2RE, Taree,
NSW, Australia on 1560 kHz -- and I was living in Texas at the time.  So,
maybe phone lines CAN work!  Where I live now, all the utilities are
underground, so it's out of the question.

Glen Kippel
[e-mail]

And remember:

A 24-hour period lacking electromagnetic radiation
from the center of our solar system
is like a day without sunshine.



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Craig Hallman)
Subject: Re: Grundig YB700 Any Use At all?
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Mike Jones) says:

>A friend has offered to sell me a Grundig YB700.
>I know very little about radios.  Will this be any use to listen to SW?
>Would it be better to buy a "New" radio? What price should I pay?

I'd ask to borrow it for a week and try it out!  If you hear cool stuff,
I'd keep it.  Price?  I have no idea what the real going price is, but
remember that $150 buys you the new, great YB400.  Maybe $50?

Craig in Fresno
--
Craig in warm and wonderful Fresno, CA



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Craig Hallman)
Subject: Re: Grundig Sat 700 problem?
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Ian Staniforth) says:

>
>When tuning with the tuning knob the Grundig Sat 700 I had would sometimes
>jump frequency anything up to 5Khz randomly up or down - rather annoying

I haven't had this or any other problem with my 700 but I'm getting the
impression that Grundig is having some quality controll problems.

My only complaint about my 700 isn't a bug but a design flaw.  I
absolutley HATE dialing with the knob.

Criag
--
Craig in warm and wonderful Fresno, CA



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:39 1996
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From: wickies@
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ANTENNA BLEEP OVER PROBLEM
Date: 3 Oct 1996 16:14:11 GMT
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Hi
   Can any one help me... I have moved house right next to a transmitter.  Whe
n I
try to listen to shortwave all I get is the transmissions from the transmitter
.  Is
there a way of combatting this problem.
Please help.

Chris Wickland
All things are possible to him who beleives
CSO TECH SUPPORT SPECIALIST
IBM
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:40 1996
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From: [e-mail](Ronald K. Goodenow)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Time checks
Date: 3 Oct 1996 16:32:15 GMT
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X-NETCOM-Date: Thu Oct 03 11:32:15 AM CDT 1996

I am looking for frequencies that provide time checks. I remember that
at one time the [old] National Bureau of Standards broadcast them on
several frequencies, but I cannot seem to find them now.

Thanks.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:41 1996
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From: "Patrick D. Lukens" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Small investment with a Big return, not a scam
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 09:41:38 -0700
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Danny Allen wrote:
>  I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me
>  I could make $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
>
>          1. Linda Lapierre,  PO BOX XXXXXXXXXX
>          2. Oleg Gorbik, XXXXXXXXXX
>          3. Christo van Zyl, XXXXXXXXXXXX
>          4. Dan Allen, 419 Oley St., Reading PA 19601.
>          5. Ruth Ragan, XXXXX
>
>  2) Put your name as
>  the fifth one on the list.

Gees, not only did this guy fall for a pyramid scheme, he's *CHEATING* at
it, too!


--
--Patrick


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Overstreet)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Busted:  Bo Gritz and son
Date: Thu, 03 Oct 1996 22:30:57 GMT
Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services
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[e-mail] (Lester John Ness) wrote:

>       Wouldn't Bobo be more likely to sell his blood than give it away?
>Selling in 'conservative,' giving 'liberal.'

Liberals give away other peoples blood, and keep their own with
special legislation..... :)



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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 19:11:32 -0600
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Craig Rathbone <[e-mail]>
Subject: New shortwave books of interest....
Lines: 16

   I was just at the library and noticed some new books that I hadn't seen
before that might of interest here, especially with the recent talk about
the Zeneth trans oceanic and older radios, boatanchors.

They are;

Radios by Hallicrafters with price guide
Chuck Dachis
Shiffer pub. 1996
call# 621.38413 D1115rad

The Zeneth Trans-Oceanic : The Royalty of Radios
John H. Bryant
Shiffer pub. 1995
call# 621.38418 B841ze

Craig


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian A. Berard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Drake R-8 Setting Clocks
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 01:29:50 GMT
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Anyone out there with a Drake R-8 that could give me a hand I'd really
appreciate it.
Ineed the step by step procedures for setting the local and UTC
clocks. I'm in the middle of a move and my manual is in storage.
Thanks in Advance for your help!
Sincerely,
Brian


Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Armadillo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Need Opinion:  Yaesu FRG-8800
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 04:50:27 GMT
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On Thu, 03 Oct 1996 20:13:53 -0500, Robbin Olson
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have an opportunity to purchase a Yaesu FRG(?)-8800 for $395.  I would
>appreciate any information and/or opinions on this radio.  It appears to
>be in mint condition w/manual.  I am just getting seriously interested
>in shortwave radio.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>R. Olson


Hi-

I had (still do, for that matter) an 8800. It's a nice radio, and in
it's day, it was quite the radio. It's old technology, but still very
functional. The only slightly annoying thing about it is that it has
4AA batteries that maintain the memories. The radio will not work if
those batteries go dead.

I'm not sure how that price compares, as I have not seen one for sale
in a long time. I did just recently see some Kenwood R-1000 receivers
for sale in the 350 to 395 range, and I think the 8800 is probably a
bit newer, and probably a slightly better radio, so maybe your price
isn't out of line.

Let me know if you have other questions, or what you decide (nose
trouble) :)

Enjoy!

Ken


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Harry W. Haines, III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hard Core DX Mail List
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 13:12:55 GMT
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Does anyone have the new e-mail address for the Hard Core DX mail
list?  When I was out of town, my old ISP died and apparently the
e-mail address of the list changed so I can't get back on the
list.  Any help would be much appreciated.  I sure miss the daily
updates!

regards,
Harry


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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WRNO
Date: 4 Oct 1996 16:36:55 GMT
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I don't know about Stair, but Scott got his PhD (Piled Higher & Deeper)
at Stanford, in Theory of Education.  That's why he does the "gestalt"
think in his teaching.  He's not a ThD, that I know of.  He has had a
colorful history, including run-ins with the FCC.



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (PJKirchoff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Great Customer Service
Date: 4 Oct 1996 14:06:04 -0400
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Hello fellow short wave enthusiasts.  I have to share this experience with
you.  It's not often one enjoys such fine customer service.  I sent
Grundig the e-mail below and today received absolutely FREE OF ANY CHARGE
via AIR MAIL a new stand for my radio.
I've owned the radio for nearly two years, well out of warranty, but
Grundig still sent me the part.  And they sent it Air Mail.  I'm sure all
you Grundig owners will be delighted at reading this.  Some of you Sony
owners may want to consider Grundig next time, and those of you who are
new to the hobby may want to consider "CUSTOMER SERVICE" as a part of your
decision making process when you buy your radio.


"Subj:  it's broken
Date:   09/17/96
To:     [e-mail]

Hello there Grundig person or should I write:  Wie Gehts?

I have been the owner of a Grundig Yacht boy 400 for the better part of
two years.  I never thought the little stand on the back of the radio
would last more than 90 days, but it did.  Until today.  I set the radio
down in it's usual spot on my dresser.  The radio didn't stop at the
diaganol like it usually does, it just kept going.

The radio itself suffered no damage.  Sure the antennae doesn't stand up
as straight as it used to but I can live with that.  However, using the
radio without the stand is difficult.  The radio obviously wasn't designed
to be used without the stand.  With the antennae fully extended, the radio
seems inclined to tip in the direction of the slightest breeze.

Can you send me a replacement?   I don't know where your service centers
are.  I live in a very remote spot of California USA.  La Grange boasts a
population of 250 souls, with no service centers for anything :-)   I
think I'm the only SWL enthusiast in modern or any other history, in La
Grange.

Hang on, my radio's tipping again!   This is going to drive me nuts.  Help
please.

Thank you,
Paul Kirchoff
La Grange  CA  95329
e-mail:  [e-mail]"


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From: mckinne <[e-mail]>
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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 13:30:30 -0500
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get to rec.radio.amatuer and post there should have a response from key
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ant tip
Date: Fri,  4 Oct 1996 18:58:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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SS>From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
SS>Subject: Re: Ant tip

SS>Yes, the type designator AN/GRC-9 is correct. I believe it stood for army/n
a
SS>general radio communications. It was a transceiver that operated in the 3-9
SS>MHz range on AM and CW, with a power of 10 W or so. You could use it with a
SS>two-handled crank and connect it to a vehicle whip or an open dipole. Made
f
SS>the US Army, it was also used in other NATO countries and in Spain and
SS>Morocco. The Dutch military called it the Angry Nine and used it at company
SS>level and higher.

   The Angry Nine was called that in the U.S. Army...and anyone would
   after cranking that #$%&*!!! generator when an op would key in long,
   long sequences.  The AN/GRC-9 went operational at the tail end of
   WWII, too new to become surplus, so some of the finished stock went
   to allies that wanted such.  By the start of the Korean War in 1950,
   the overall move for field radio was to VHF; the U.S. Army had three
   overlapping low-end VHF ranges (infantry, armor, artillery) and the
   standard HT was the PRC-6 using subminiature tubes (xmtr final amp.
   was 7-pin miniature).  A higher-power backpack version was also used.
   By 1955 there existed a number of vacuum tube vehicular mobile
   transceivers (including automatic antenna tuning) which were
   operating in the higher end of HF into the lower end of VHF.  Field
   radio - as it was known in WWII - was phasing out in 1955; the last
   dedicated field radio was the AN/GRC-26, a collection of an R-390
   receiver, a transmitter based on WWII's BC-610, an FSK exciter, an
   ASR teleprinter/punch.  Housed in a hut atop a deuce-and-a-half
   truck, it had a tow-behind generator and a field-assembleable rhombic
   antenna.  About the last of the HF spectrum field radios.

SS> The AN series also included synthesized VHF/FM transceiver
SS>that replaced the older SCR models and weighed a tonne and were very reliab
l

   The "SCR" stood for Signal Corps Radio, a nomenclature prefix used
   before WWII.  By the middle of WWII, the services saw the need to
   work together on equipment and newer designs had "AN" referring to
   "Army/Navy" and the specifications were for both services' use (the
   USAF was not formed until after WWII).

SS>Then transistors came out, to the delight of infantrymen.

   Significant use of semiconductors other than diodes didn't appear
   until the sixties.  The Korean War communications were all done
   by vacuum tubes, largely on VHF in the field.  Solid-state
   communications would happen in the middle of the Vietnam War period.

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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: WRNO
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 21:04:07 GMT
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[e-mail] (Lester John Ness) wrote:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>:    Re Brother R.G. Stair and WRNO, he's going to be buying even more
[snip]
>: Bro. Stair is a spiteful old man!  Gene Scott is infinitely more
>: listenable and salutary.
>       Scott's crackpot history is entertaining, too, but he never seems
>to get around to explaining his point.  What does the Great Pyramid et al.
>have to do with his version of fundamentalism?  He never seems to get
>around to saying.
[snip]
>       Does anyone know where I might learn the history of Stair or
>Scott?  How did they become what they are?  I'm sure that they were not
>born on the air, preaching with their first breathes!

  I'm not sure about Gene Scott.  :-)  For the record, let me say that I am
not a "follower" of either Bro. Stair or Dr. Scott.

  However, I used to work for a company headquartered in Berkeley,
California, and I would travel there for meetings.  In the mid 1980's, Gene
Scott had his own TV station in the Bay Area, or at least a cable channel.
When I got back to the hotel room after a day of meetings, Scott was
preaching on his channel.  Just before I got ready to go to bed, Scott was
preaching on his channel.
  When I got up in the morning, I switched on the TV and Dr. Scott was
preaching on his channel.  I have a pretty good memory, and they didn't
seem to be repeats.  The only way I could figure him out was that he had
videotaped every word he has ever spoken!  :-)

  I got on his mailing list for a while.  About this time he was trying to
buy the "temple" (church or whatever) that Aimee Semple MacPherson <sp?>
had established in downtown Los Angeles in the 1920s or 1930s.  I remember
that as his big fund raising project for that time.

  He was also trying to get people to buy satellite dishes (the big ones,
this was before DSS) so they could watch him.  One thing about him... he
*IS* much more entertaining to watch than just to listen to, so I don't
listen to him much on shortwave, except during his musical interludes.
I like the jazz he plays.

  With that, I'm pretty much exhausted my expansive(!) knowledge of the
ever-present Dr. Scott.  Maybe someone else can give you more info.

=========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)  |  "He who fights with monsters
Engineer / Writer / Double Naught Spy |  might take care lest he
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group  |  thereby become a monster."
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE|        --Friedrich Nietzsche
==== [e-mail] ===== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Time checks
Date: Sat,  5 Oct 1996 04:03:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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RA>From: Ray Woodward <[e-mail]>
RA>Subject: Re: Time checks

RA>In article <[e-mail]>, Marvin Goldstein
RA><[e-mail]> comments :

RA>>> I am looking for frequencies that provide time checks. I remember that
RA>>> at one time the [old] National Bureau of Standards broadcast them on
RA>>> several frequencies, but I cannot seem to find them now.
RA>>
RA>>Try 5, 10, and 15 kHz

RA>I suspect you *actuallY* meant 5, 10 and 15 *mHz* ...

   The National Bureau of Standards, a division of National Institute of
   Standards and Technology, USA, broadcasts time signals at high power
   on 5, 10, and 15 MEGAHertz, not milliHertz.  :)

   There's a chart of international time sources in the 1996 edition of
   WRTH.

RA>I don't think there are that many time services broadcast so low as 5,
RA>10 and 15 kHz.

   The Allouis Standard Frequency station in France is on 162 KHz, 2 MW
   output, phase-modulated, but no voice.  The Czech Republic is
   supposed to have 50 KHz transmissions and Germany is supposed to have
   77.5 KHz transmissions.  WWVB from the USA is on 60 KHz.  The LF time
   signals are all relatively-slow phase-shift modulation.  WWVB has
   some slight amplitude modulation of data codes only, no voice.

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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adam Trent Phillips)
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Subject: Re: GE Superradio AM Impressions
Date: 5 Oct 1996 06:14:54 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg) says:

>
>Jim Joseph ([e-mail]) writes:
>> On Sun, 29 Sep 1996 02:44:57 GMT, [e-mail] (Robert E.
>> Garland) wrote:
>>
>>>Ben Williams <[e-mail]> writes:
>>>
>>>>DSchopp wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Ben,
>>>>>
>>>>> Did you put fresh D cells in the radio? I had the same problem with my
>>>>> radio drifting on AM which drove me nuts. I discovered that weak batteri
es
>>>>> causes this. Once I replaced the batteries with fresh batteries the
>>>>> drifting stopped.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dan Schopp
>>>
>>
>>>On the subject of batteries, a local battery dealer tells our radio club
>>>members that no-name batteries made generically by the major
>>>manufacturers are usually fresher than the name-brand batteries sold by
>>>the same manufacturers.  The reason is that the so-called industrial
>>>grade batteries are turned over in stock faster.  The name-branded
>>>batteries sit on the shelves at the wholesalers and retailers for a
>>>longer time.
>>
>> Out here in the Iowa boondocks, my experience has been that generic
>> batteries have signifigantly shorter life than the brand ones.  Have
>> others had the same experience?
>>
>
>A ham I knew once told me to buy my batteries by the pound.  His
>suggestion was that heavier was better.  Based on weight, I used to
>buy the 5 and 10 Cent Store's house brand, and was well satisfied.
>These days I get my batteries at Radio Shack, when they're on sale,
>and I'm happy with them.
>
>
>--
>Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA
>

***TURNS "LURKING" DEVICE OFF*** =-)

I also have had good luck with Radio Shack alk. batteries. Their new NiCads
work great in my $20 junk Elektro R'X.

I use NiCads for 80% of my battery uses & have had great luck. Radio Shack
"Hi-Capacity" (850mAh for AA's) are nice. I have also owned odd ball
surplus NiCads with great luck.

Anyone ever try those "Renewal"s ?

--
"All our times have come. Here but now they're gone. Seasons don't fear the
reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain. And we can be like they are.
(Come on baby) Don't fear the reaper."
                              --Blue Oyster Cult  "(DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER"


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Rush Limbaugh
Date: 5 Oct 1996 14:52:39 GMT
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In my view, Limbaugh is best taken in conjunction with other sources like CNN
and National Public Radio. He does provide news not found or played down in
the "mainstream press", where 85% of the journalists proclaimed themselves
pro-Democrat in a poll earlier this year. In one blatant example, Peter
Jennings wrote a speech for Barbara Streisand, wherein she hailed liberalism
in a gathering attended by the Clintons.

Limbaugh is offensive at times, as when he says "feminazis". However, he is
quite candid about siding with the conservatives: cards on the table.

One of his avowed goals is to enrage liberals, and he usually does so
humourously. More listeners should lighten up and take him with a grain of
salt.

Sandy

In article <534dgg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dave
Rickmers) wrote:
>
>>Tim,  that is why you liberals are doomed to extinction.  Even in the age
>>of information, you deal in ignorance and stupidity.  Rush is one of the
>>best read individuals in the media today.
>Do you mean a lot of people read his books or that Mr. Limbaugh reads
>voraciously?  I always got the impression that he's another fried boss
>jock from the sixties who wandered into talk radio and got lucky...I
>think he's a pompous blowhard who spews platitudes that insult the
>listener. IMHO, Don Imus is a much more intelligent born again top 40
>legend.   The "liberal Democrats" that Rush is always harping about
>are a dying breed;  he gives them way too much credit.  The majority
>of politically active people today decide where they stand one issue
>at a time.  Rush is a relic of yesteryear, but still manages to
>entertain.  As long as you don't take him too seriously...
>dr
>


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Time checks
Date: 5 Oct 1996 15:00:43 GMT
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I think WWV is now operated by the (US) National Institute for Science and
Technology. It also uses 20 MHz, but I seldom hear it there in the Toronto
area, perhaps due to lack of solar flux.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bryan
Cowan) wrote:
>In article <530pqf$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail](Ronald K. Goodenow) wrote:
>
>> I am looking for frequencies that provide time checks. I remember that
>> at one time the [old] National Bureau of Standards broadcast them on
>> several frequencies, but I cannot seem to find them now.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>The American National Bureau of Standards broadcasts the atomic clock on
>2500, 5000, 10000, and 15000 kHz. 5000 seems to be the best bet lately.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:55 1996
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reply to mp from jim norton ra
RADIOCOMMUNICATlONS AGENCY from: The Chief Executive

Mr Peter Hardy MP
House of Commons
London
SW1A OAA
                                                     AMATEUR RADIO
                                                     New King's Beam
House
                                                     22 Upper Ground
                                                     London SEl 9SA


Switchboard/Enquiry Point
                                                     Telephone O171
211 0211

                                                     Fax    [phone]
0507
                                                     Direct 0171 211
0570

                                                     HO/01/1118

                                                     6 Septetnber 1996
     Dear Mr Hardy

     Thank you for your letter to the Parliamentary Under Secretary
     of State for Trade and Technology dated 18 August 1996
     enclosing a letter from your constituent, as Chief
     Executive of the Radiocommunications Agency, I have been asked
     to reply to you on Mr Taylor's behalf.

   Taking the questions in order:

1. The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) are the
   national representative organisation for radio amateurs
   in the UK and we meet frequently with them to discuss
   common areas of interest. The minutes of those meetings
   are internal working documents and are not therefore
   suitable for publication. However details of our
   discussions are covered in the RSGB's magazine "RadCom"
   and resultant policy changes are well publicised in the
   amateur press.

2. We were aware of the closure of the special event station
   at the Science Museum and were disappointed in this
   decision given the interest shown by visitors.

3. If  you would like to submit a proposal for a
   cross-band repeater, we would give due consideration to
   this idea.

4. Again, I would suggest that you provide a
   proposal to us for further consideration.
   Applications for any repeater should be made through the
   RSGB who manage the repeater network on our behalf. For
   your constituent's information their address is Lambda
   House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3JE (Tel:
   01707 659015).

5. The variance of a licence as a method of combatting abuse
   is a matter between the Agency and the individual
   concerned.

6. In view of the limited resources allocated to amateur
   radio, we try to focus discussions through the RSGB, as
   this helps us to make maximum use of these resources. We
   always balance these discussions with views expressed by
   individuals. It would not be possible to publicise every
   letter that we receive as we try to keep our
   administrative costs to a minimum. This keeps the licence
   fee as low as possible. I would however reassure you
   that all letters are discussed within the Amateur
   Radio Unit and with other interested parties.

7. With regard to designation of one of the amateur radio
   frequencies for repeater use, we do not become involved
   in the detailed use of amateur frequencies. This is a
   matter for the RSGB who administer band plans on behalf
   of the International Amateur Radio Union.

8.You may be interested to know that we are
  currently discussing the principle of connections between
  amateur radio and the PSTN with the RSGB. However
  discussions are very much at an early stage.

  I hope you find this reply helpful.

  Yours sincelrely

   JIM NORTON
   Chief Executive RA





From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ian g3zhi )
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Subject: ukrs 80m net
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 15:21:11 GMT
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why not join the ukrs net daily on 80m 3770khz
you will be most welcome



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian A. Berard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Drake R-8 Setting Clocks
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 16:02:12 GMT
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Anyone out there with a Drake R-8 that could give me a hand I'd really
appreciate it.
Ineed the step by step procedures for setting the local and UTC
clocks. I'm in the middle of a move and my manual is in storage.
Thanks in Advance for your help!
Sincerely,
Brian


Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Georg Kreyerhoff     )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Receiving LW
Date: 05 Oct 1996 16:54:51 GMT
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In article <535ba5$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Mike Jones) writes:

> From: [e-mail] (Mike Jones)
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Date: Sat,  5 Oct 96 21:57:47 +1200
> Organization: Schools Network, New Zealand
>
> I have tried to find stations which broardcast on LW but have had no
> luck.
>
> Can anyone tell me what is the purpose of LW?
>
> Is it because I live in New Zealand that there seems to be no signal.
> --
> Mike Jones
> Email: [e-mail]
> Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.  Woody Allen

Hi,

Longwave is used for broadcasting only in Europe, Northern Africa and the CIS-
states.
Propagation is mainly via ground-wave, which is relatively far reaching
(~1000 miles, provided the transmitter power is high enough) due to the low fr
equency used.
Thus it provides stable reception for a large region. However, only very
few channels are available (279 kHz-153 kHz)/9 kHz = 14, so the number of stat
ions
is very limited.
 Outside these territories it used for navigational beacons, which can be iden
tified
from their repeated slow morse-code IDs. Since New Zealand is an island,
you should hear some of them.

Georg


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:38:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Utility company interference
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 17:15:31 GMT
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[e-mail] (Richard Dunmyer) wrote:

>Tony Calguire <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>I just started receiving a new station on my shortwave.  Its frequency
>>is... well, it's everywhere, right up and down the shortwave band, from
>>the top of the AM band up to around 25 MHz.  It is the sound of some kind
>>of electrical interference, consisting of approximately 1.5 second pulses
>>of noise every 1.5 seconds.  The noise is almost certainly some sort of
>>electrical short or arcing.

snippy dee deeee

>>I guess my questions are:

>>Is this something I have to live with?  Do the utility companies have any
>>responsibility for making sure their equipment doesn't cause RF interference
?

Thery sure do. However, they should be interested in the possibility
of equipment failure (theirs), and be more than willing to correct the
problem.  If not,, , ,  as someone once so eloquently said, , ,
"sue the bastards"

>>Has anybody else out there had experience with something like this?  Is
>>the utility company likely to give me a hard time?

Get a friend, take the radio to the suspected pole, and get you friend
to hit the pole with a sledge hammer.  Note the effect in noise level.
If not this pole, go to others and do the same thing.  Old timey
investigating method :-}

>>Which company should I blame?  My first thought is to blame electric, but
>>the interference where the electricity comes into the house was not
>>noticeably stronger or weaker from where the phone comes into the house.

Noooo , , , it's the electric company

>>Should I call the FCC?

No, , , they don't give a dam.

>>Your suggestions would be appreciated.


Good luck, , , be reasonable with the electric company till they try
to shine you, and then get tough.  They have rules to follow, being a
public utility.

>>--
>>   _____________
>>  /_____  _____/  Tony Calguire
>>  _____/_/____
>> / __________/    [e-mail]
>>( (__/ /____
>> \__/ /____/
>>   / /
>>  /_/

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:00 1996
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From: Porchnoy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 15:41:52 -0400
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Aron Felix Gurski wrote:
> the information should be in the Subject so
> that we don't have to waste unnecessary time and money downloading the
> entire message to our newsreaders.
        Haven't you people heard of unlimited internet
        access for $20 a month?  Get it.
--
        When one has a chance to annoy
        people, one should do so.
                     --Oswald Spengler
                Philosopher of History


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:01 1996
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From: MClune <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Sony 7600G Noise & Power Supply (revisited)
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 13:18:42 -0700
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Thanks to all who posted a response here regarding the Sony 7600G.

I returned a new 7600G due to a relatively loud tone it made when in
the SYNC AM MODE. EEB confirmed that it was defective, then they sent
me another new 7600G that works fine. They paid all of the shipping
costs. Now I am enjoying SW listening.

My manual says the 7600G uses a AC-E60M power supply. An e-mail
response to my post stated that the radio uses the AC-E60HG (6V
300mA), the supply shown on the Universal web site for the 7600G. The
AC-E60HG (6V 300mA) may have the same milli-amp rating as the 300mA
Spectra M-300 power supply I bought from Target for $7.95 that seems
to work fine, but who knows?

Matthew
[e-mail]


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From: MClune <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 7600G Noise & Power Supply (revisited)
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Corrected Post:

...The AC-E60HG (6V 300mA) may have the same milli-amp rating as the
AC-E60M, but who knows? (Recall that I bought 300mA Spectra M-300 power
supply I bought from Target for $7.95 that seems to work fine.)

Matthew
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Blackmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 20:36:29 GMT
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On Sat, 05 Oct 1996 18:24:24 +0200, Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Philip J. Smith wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
>>
>> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves his
>> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
>> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
>> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
>> on the meters.
>>
>> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

>Seriously, though, if people *must* bring up local issues in an
>international Internet, the least they can do is specify which country
>they are talking about so that the rest of us can skip the message if we
>find it irrelevant -- and the information should be in the Subject so
>that we don't have to waste unnecessary time and money downloading the
>entire message to our newsreaders.

Yawwwnnn - what a pedantic tightwad you are - the subject of pc rfi &
shortwave receivers is a global matter and probably of interest to
more reasonable people than yourself. The county doesn't really matter
- most civilized ones probably have legislation about this.

Phillip - do as John Kodis suggests - if things don't improve or he
refuses to help contact the relevant authorities (DTI in UK, FCC in
USA ??). There may also be some local ordnance - you'll have to do
some checking - Do you have a local Citizens Advice Bureau? - they may
be a good place to start.

--
Steve Blackmore

SAB Computers - On-site Archiving Service & Data Storage
--------------- PC Sales and Maintenance----------------
Telephone [phone]          Mobile [phone]
Email: [e-mail]   WWW:   http://www.personal.u-net.com/~sabcom


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian A. Berard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: OLD  S.W. sets
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 1996 21:19:25 GMT
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>God!   The nostalgia in your posting!!!  WOW!
>
>I too, long for some of the old times....I suspect it is a resentment,
>a verbal expression of a deep down phsycological rejection of what has
>happened to America.....Those tube times were better times.

Yeppers! They sure were! Love the smell of them tubes and a nice warm
chasis too!

>..There is
>no doubt of it....A man could work at a job and afford to keep his
>wife home taking care of his children...There were no gangs, no drive
>bys, no distortions of history or reality....just honest times, good
>times, integrity and honor were words to live by....
>
>yeah I miss those tubes...I lusted in my heart for the Drake Twins
>from surburban Dayton area.  I had to settle for a Heathkit HW101.  I
>lusted for a Hallicrafters and even some of the ancient military
>surplus stuff....still do...wish I could turn the clock back...

Man you said it all!--)) Dittos all the way!!!


Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:05 1996
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Subject: NRD 535 crystal filters wanted /to exchange
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I intend to replace some of the filters in my NRD535, so if anyone has
the replacement Crystal filters for the 535 at a good price, I may be
interested. I also have a 1.8khz filter for the NRD  that I would like
to exchange for for the 300hz, 500hz or possibly the 1000hz, so if you
have these, but are mainly interested in SSB, please contact by email

Also wanted, the Bandwidth Control Board for the NRD535.
I am in the UK.

Regards,

Joe Kirlew


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Rice)
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Subject: Re: teletype decoder please
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 00:26:00 GMT
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On Sat, 05 Oct 1996 11:01:42 +1200, David <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Does anyone know of a DOS program which will caputure, decode and store
>radio teletype -- similar to decoding morse

There are 2 Dos programmes I know of that decode baudot within the
software in conjunction with the sound card.

Ritty  by Brian Beezley, K6STI - [e-mail]  decodes baudot.
his shareware version is rdemo.zip
and full regd version is ritty.zip

FTV by Brian Cauchi, 9H1JS - decodes fax, sstv, baudot.
shareware version is ftv-demo.zip
full regd version is ftv.zip
home-page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/2504

Hope this helps

Larry

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JRS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Utility company interference
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 01:30:41 GMT
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O
>Get a friend, take the radio to the suspected pole, and get you friend
>to hit the pole with a sledge hammer.  Note the effect in noise level.
>If not this pole, go to others and do the same thing.  Old timey
>investigating method :-}
>
>
A note on htting poles. Our company labels this illegal. From an
investigator's standpoint, I call this asking for trouble. We (power
company employees) have smacked poles with hammers and have knock open
transformer cut-out switches that weren't seated correctly, causing a
power outage to one or more customers.
Also, if there ARE damaged components up on the pole, I would think
that most people would not want pieces of the damaged gear falling on
their heads, someone's car, or worse, seeing blue lightning on top of
the pole.
Call the power company...if no response, call the PUC. Yes, the FCC
does/will do next to nothing.
Let the hammer tests be done by the proper personnel. If something
goes wrong, it's their butts, not yours, in trouble.

Good luck...
John in PA...


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From: [e-mail] (EMTP4355)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Voice Of America/Radio Free Europe Frequencies
Date: 5 Oct 1996 21:51:42 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
writes:

>What, pray tell, are 0z and 6z? Have the Americans gone over to radix
>36?

Old term for Universal Time. It used to be Zulu Time.

Joseph K Murphy, EMT-P                                        KF4KEK
[e-mail]                                                EM75RW

                                    Harriman, TN  USA


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:09 1996
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From: Roy Keeley <[e-mail]>
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Len Anderson wrote:
>
>
>    No.  The only time anyone would get a "lot" of static electricity on
>    a balloon-borne antenna of only a few hundred feet is just before or
>    during an electrical storm.  NOTHING is going to protect anything or
>    anyone under such conditions.
>
>    The back-to-back diode hookup is meant to protect the receiver
>    input from very strong, very local broadcast stations.
>    Coincidentally, it can discharge static accumulations.  If anyone has
>    any worries about static electricity accumulation, just hang a carbon
>    composition resistor of 4700 to 22,000 ohms between antenna and local
>    ground.  Such values are high enough not to upset antenna electrical
>    characteristics yet are still low enough to discharge the beginnings
>    of charge buildups.
>
Could you explain the physics of this discharge? I mean why doesn't the
connetion between ground and the antenna bleed it better than the adding
of a resistor to it.


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The AC-E455A 4.5V[!] power-supply - for the 2xAA type CD-ROM players - WILL DO
 FINE!
Loaded output voltage is abt 6.2V and will support loud play..
Has exactly the RIGHT plug also..
The set will not take more than 150 mA.

MClune <[e-mail]> wrote:
>...The AC-E60HG (6V 300mA) may have the same milli-amp rating as the
>AC-E60M, but who knows? (Recall that I bought 300mA Spectra M-300 power
>supply I bought from Target for $7.95 that seems to work fine.)
>
>Matthew
>[e-mail]

--

Denes S. Varady,  N3NV




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: 6 Oct 1996 06:56:16 GMT
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In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
>
> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves his
> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
> on the meters.
>
> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

Hmmm...you need some sort of filter. I'm not aware of any filters you can
buy or make that can filter out RFI from computers. Any suggestions,
people?


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bob puharic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC to drop 15070 ...
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 08:14:30 GMT
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Ray Woodward <[e-mail]> wrote:

>In article <52i0a4$[e-mail]>, bob puharic <[e-mail]>
>comments :

>>now if we can just get 'em the hell out of the 40M ham band, we'll be
>>ok...

>Exactly which channels in "the 40M ham band" do the BBC use ..?

if you check my post without snipping it, you'll see i refer to
"european broadcasters" not necessarily the BBC



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.dx
Subject: Re: S1 sealand
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 09:22:05 GMT
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morice stephane <[e-mail]> wrote:

>(sorry for bad english ...) I'm trying to get some infos about
>principalty of sealand which have unofficial ham call-sign S1. sealand is
>located in international waters near UK and it is a man made island,
>which was build during WWII, it's now an unofficial country.

  One of the ham radio magazines in the United States called "73 Magazine"
carried an article on Sealand about 10 years ago.  This article included
pictures and a history of the "country".  I haven't heard anything about it
since then.

  If you can find someone with a library of back issues of "73", perhaps
you can look it up.  I'd say the issue was between 1983 and 1987.
Maybe someone in the amateur newsgroups (I'm crossposting this to a couple
of likely sources) knows the exact issue.

======== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)| "I don't want to achieve
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group| immortality through my work.
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   | I want to achieve it through
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
==== [e-mail] == [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Matthews)
Subject: Re: Soldering Secrets?
Date: 6 Oct 96 02:31:06 -0700
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"ROFL" means "Rolling On the Floor Laughing".



Bill Matthews
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:15 1996
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] writes
>Finally, I am looking for a design of a loop antenna similar to the
>KIWA MW loop. Unfortunately, I can't possibly afford the 350 UKP price
>of the KIWA, much as I would like to buy it, so building a similar
>design(balanced loop with DG Mosfet amplifier and bandwidth control)
>is the only alternative. Has anyone built a design by GF Maynard
>called the "WQ medium wave loop". This appeared in the UK "Shortwave
>magazine" in November 1986, and looks very impressive. However, the
>construction is VERY complex, so I would like to gather any opinions
>before starting on the project myself.
>
Joe, Graham Maynard has several ready made loop antenna design's and
builds them to customer preferences.

For info on these and other loop items, contact....

[e-mail]

This is the reprint service of the Medium Wave Circle, a UK based club
specifically catering for the Medium / Longwave listener. Magazine
reprints are available which cover a vast number of topics pertaining to
the Medium and Longwaves.

Regards,
--
John Evans. G7CEC.   "....tis better to have listened and not heard,
                          than never to have listened at all."



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:16 1996
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From: Peter Morgan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 1996 13:46:48 +0100
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In message <536a70$[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (John Kodis) writes:

> In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>,
> Philip J. Smith <[e-mail]> wrote:

> >He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

> Give that a try, and see if it resolves the problem.

If it doesn't see if you can get some of the local amateur radio
groups round and pump 400 to 2000 W PEP towards his computer :-)
with a 5 minute CQ call...

With luck, he'll understand that there needs to be some compromise
or his PC might crash unexpectedly anytime day or night :-((

Peter



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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: 6 Oct 1996 13:10:25 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan
) writes:
> In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
> <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
> >
> > My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves hi
s
> > PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
> > RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
> > from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
> > on the meters.
> >
> > He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.
>
> Hmmm...you need some sort of filter. I'm not aware of any filters you can
> buy or make that can filter out RFI from computers. Any suggestions,
> people?

Computer noise tends to be predominantly coupled through the AC
mains. A filtered power strip or surge supressor *might* help, but
the noise is usually common mode, against which filters are not very
effective.

Getting the antenna away from the source is a good strategy, but
unless you take care with shielding and grounding, your feedline
and grounds will pick the noise up from your AC power connection.

By using a well grounded coaxial feedline, I've been able to reduce
the interference from my own NeXT computer by 36 dB. This is a
large factor: without the grounded feedline I can hear hash from
the computer across the HF band, while with the grounded feedline
I can only (barely) detect the computer at a single frequency
(25.000 MHz).

An added benefit of this approach is that it also gets rid of most
of the noise from dimmers, TV's, video games, and fluorescent
lights, both mine and my neighbors'.

See "Low Noise Antennas" on the BADX home page
"http://www.grove.net/~badx/" for more details.

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:18 1996
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From: Jim Smith <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Info on SW Lafayette HA-700
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 08:43:30 -0500
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Hi!

I picked up this miniature tube set at the local Ham fest.
It is a Lafayette HA-700. I have no schematic or owner's manual.
If anyone has this information, please post or E-mail where
I might be able to find this data. Thanks in advance!
--
Don't be afraid to explore the universe!
It is a wonderful and mysterious place.

Jim Smith



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (P Morgan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 'Passport  to World Band Radio' where in  UK? (was Re: What are the best sw radios to buy?
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 16:42:24 GMT
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[e-mail] (Marie A. Lamb) wrote:

>You should be able to get it through the BBC World Service Shop in London,
>through Lowe Electronics' stores, and I believe that you can also order it
>through Shortwave Magazine.  The 1997 issue should be out soon in the
>U.K., so watch for that one.

I was listening to KBS via World Radio Network this afternoon, and
Passport was given a positive review on the show by a regular who
is in the USA  (sorry - didn't tape today's show).

The ISBN number given was   0-914941-39-9  for the '97 issue.
Sorry if that has already been posted here, but could be of some
interest to someone....    73 Peter.




From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:20 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hard Core DX Mail List
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 13:49:55 -0400
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Harry W. Haines, III wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the new e-mail address for the Hard Core DX mail
> list?  When I was out of town, my old ISP died and apparently the
> e-mail address of the list changed so I can't get back on the
> list.  Any help would be much appreciated.  I sure miss the daily
> updates!

I don't remember the address but the info is on their Web site at
http://www.kotanet.fi/hard-core-dx/. Hope that helps.

Tom, W2XQ
--

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
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 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:21 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Frequencies
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 13:56:09 -0400
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Fabrizio Micale wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I need to know where to find updated frequencies on the Web, regarding
> FAX reception (not only meteo please) and RTTY (not encoded)
> Thanks in advance,

For RTTY press frequencies: http://www.trsc.com/press.htm

We also have links to the excellent fax pages maintained by Marius
Rensen. Look under "utility" on our hot links page at
http://www.trsc.com/trs_link.htm.

Tom S.
--

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
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 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:23 1996
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Curt Phillips wrote:
> [e-mail] (Lester John Ness) wrote:

> >       Does anyone know where I might learn the history of Stair or
> >Scott?  How did they become what they are?

Somebody else gave a response to Scott, but I am preparing some
answers about Stair at present. About 4 months ago a reporter
called Stair on air (she had no idea she was on the air) and she
said she wanted to ask Bro. Stair some questions. He said that he's
been misquoted by reporters so often that he was going to start a
tape to cover his you-know-what, and then proceeded to dicker around
for a few seconds setting it up. I have a recorder hooked up to my
receiver and being intrigued enough I ran my recorder too. The
reporter asked lots of questions and Bro answered them all really
well -- when he was converted, his present operation, his financing,
his ministry, etc. etc. I'm in the process of transcribing the
interview for future reference material (with the year 2000 fast
approaching the End Times is going to be quite a cottage industry
and the good Bro *is* the self-proclaimed "Last Days Prophet of God).
The interview lasted about 20 minutes and I have to say the reporter
was really congenial and asked all the right questions. Once I've
transcribed it, if anyone's interested I could post it here. As a
disclaimer, I'm not a believer just a very fascinated fan.

Dave


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:24 1996
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From: Jozef Hand-Boniakowski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mobile Shortwave Info Request
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 13:28:09 -0700
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Does anyone know of an in-dash AM/FM/Shortwave stereo
cassette player?  Balupunkt use to make one.  Not
looking for communications quality, just an alternative
to commercials as usual.


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Clock
Date: 6 Oct 1996 20:51:37 -0400
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Thierry VIGNAUD ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <535r9e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
s.oh.us
: says...
: >
: >
: >   The local Sharper Image store displays a clock ($250? $350?)
: >from Germany which is supposed to be reset by reference to a
: >"Long Wave" radio signal.  I know about a German time
: >service around 70KHz that is used in Europe to control clocks.
: >Could this product be working off WWVB, some other North American
: >source, or is it a scam?
: >  I didn't ask store personnel - I was pretty sure they wouldn't
: >know what I was talking about.
: >
: The price is very expensive in the States. I have 4 clocks
: controlled by the german transmitter DCF 77, using 77,5 kHz.
: Here in France 6 years ago the price (vary following the type)
: was arond 150 US $, but now the less expensive is arond 20 US $
: (100 french francs).

: Reffering to the WRTH, lastest edition, pages 592 and 594, the
: signal encryption seem to be different beetwen DCF et WWVB. And
: WWVB is broadcasting on 60 kHz, not on 77,5 kHz.

: Here in France the long wave the France Inter's long wave
: broadcasting transmitter (162 kHz with 2000 kW) is transmitting
: time signal (not heard by listeners) and the encryption is
: not the same than DCF.

: Regards
: --
:            Thierry VIGNAUD  -  [e-mail]
:                     Boulogne-Billancourt (France)

   Monsieur Vignaud is correct about the U.S. price, and I suppose
the coding could readily be adapted to the various countries.


--
Gerry


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:28 1996
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From: Ed Zeranski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: OLD  S.W. sets
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 20:06:19 -0700
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To: "Brian A. Berard" <[e-mail]>

Brian A. Berard wrote:
>
> >God!   The nostalgia in your posting!!!  WOW
>
> Man you said it all!--)) Dittos all the way!!!
>
> Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!
>
> [e-mail]

        The best combo was Heat, Light, and Dynamic range all in the same
package!!


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:29 1996
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From: Greg Wallraven <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Old TURNER D9 heavy cast microphone - $10
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I just placed an old TURNER Model D9 microphone on E-Bay's Auction
Web. It is in great shape.  If you're interested in seeing pictures
and/or bidding, check it out at this address on the web:

http://www.ebay.com/aw/item.cgi?item=byq5823

Starting bid is only $10!
Auction ends on 10/5/96. No Reserve price!
To register to bid, E-Bay's homepage address is:
http://www.ebay.com/aw/

Thanks,
Greg

Greg Wallraven

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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Radio Prague
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Any information on Radio Prague's English transmissions that can be
picked up in western USA would be greatly apprecaited.



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:30 1996
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From: Ken Gorski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Old Music Boxes
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 22:49:18 -0600
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please bear with me..but does anyone know of a newsgrp dealing with
antique music boxes (wd5dip)ok i'm a ham but need help with restoring an
old polyphon music box...tnx..ken


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:31 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Anyone Heard Bill Cooper lately?
Date: 7 Oct 1996 04:57:43 GMT
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Quoting cocp from a message in rec.radio.shortwave
 co[ Thanks for your reply to my original post, I hope Bill Cooper does come
 co[ back on the SW but I tend to doubt it.  here in southeast PA thesignal
 co[ from WWCR during his show in particular was faint and full of
 co[ interference(..hmm).  Could you post if he pops up on a faint satillite
 co[ signal or independent transmitter on the AM or FM
 co[ band.
 co[ Regards,
 co[ [e-mail]

William Cooper can be heard nightly on Real Audio on the Internet. KDNO live
stream.


Tom
Rainbow V 1.11 for Delphi - Test Drive



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:32 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Time checks
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 11:01:37 GMT
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"t.p.&t." <[e-mail]> wrote:

>> I dunno, sometimes propagation is so bad, I can't pick up any of them.
>> Sometimes 10.000 is best. I think they have a dial-up service and phone
>> service too!

>Yes, there is a dial-up. You'll find it in the govt section of the
>Denver-Boulder phone book. The number is in the Boulder,CO exchange for
>the Bureau of Standards office there.
>Sorry I don't remember it off the top of my head. I used to use the
>phone # to set my watch at work when I lived in Colorado.

Just my 2-cents...I recently downloaded a time synch program called
"yats32" ( Yet Another Time Synchronizer).  With a winsock connection,
it will connect to the USN Observatory or the National Institute of
Standards and set your computer clock automatically.  Easy to run.

Rick Zylka



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (P.J.M.Boon)
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Subject: ITT Nokia
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 11:05:15 GMT
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Hi,
I'm looking for the (e-mail) address of ITT Nokia (in Europe).
Can you help me?
Piet.
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:35 1996
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From: "Carroll Senn" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Proper AC Adapter for YB400
Date: 7 Oct 1996 13:34:30 GMT
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The nine volts is the critical thing. Check your manual for proper
polarity. Current capacity of the adapter you mention is more than adequate
for the YB-400. One note: If the filtering of the adapter is insufficient,
you will hear hum in the audio. If your adapter does not work to your
satisifaction, try the Radio Shack 9V- 500 mah (half an amp) version. Works
fine!

Gary Zimak <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<537a3l$[e-mail]>...
> I recently purchased an AC adapter which I was told would work for my
Yacht
> Boy 400. I had the clerk at the store try it out and it appeared to work
ok
> , but I would like to check with someone before I fry my radio. The
adapter
> is a Recoton AD 550 and I have it set for 9 volts and negative polarity.
It
> mentions that it is designed for devices that require 350-500MA and I'm
not
> sure how that relates to the YB400. I couldn't find any mention of the
> amperage in the Grundig documentation. Also, the instructions for the
> adapter say to check owner's manual and set the amperage switch to either

> 350  or 5000MA. I can't find any such switch on the adapter, so I'm
assuming
> they are referring to the radio. Obviously, I'm not an electronics wizard
so
> I would appreciate any advice that would spare me from destroying my
radio.
> The clerk who sold it to me seemed a bit unsure of himself.
>
> Thanks for the help,
> Gary Zimak
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:36 1996
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: << HELP  >>  Is it cable TV or computer interference?
Date: 7 Oct 1996 13:47:46 GMT
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Dear fellow shortwave fans:

I am experiencing some sort of interference at the low end of the amateur
40-meter band (approx 7.000 MHz). It is NOT necessarily limited to this
band of freqs, but this is the only place that I have noticed it so far.

It appears to be related to the scan freq. used on TV sets or computer
monitors, in that it seems to repeat every 15 to 16 Khz. I am hoping that
someone else has experienced this same type of interference, so that we
might compare notes on this. My guess is that it is originating at a
cable TV amp.

I have tried to isolate local sources, e.g. my television, my computer,
etc., but no luck so far.

Your input, please!

Bill
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:37 1996
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From: Mark Julien <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Powerful Shortwave radio
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 00:08:59 +0800
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Could anyone please tell me where I could find, on the net or otherwise,
some good info on building/buying a radio, that will permit me to listen
to radio transmissions from China/ Asia/ Russia etc.

I know nothing - Have no fear of telling me anything 'obvious'!

Many thanks,

Mark Julien.
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From [e-mail] Mon Oct 07 20:39:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Any information on Radio Prague's English transmissions that can be
: picked up in western USA would be greatly apprecaited.

Try browsing the Radio Prague homepage for related info. It's located at

http://www.radio.cz

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"Patrick D. Lukens" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Danny Allen wrote:
>>  I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me
>>  I could make $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
>>
>>          1. Linda Lapierre,  PO BOX XXXXXXXXXX
               1a.  Micky Harcourt PO Box  234  New York  NY2346
>>          2. Oleg Gorbik, XXXXXXXXXX
>>          3. Christo van Zyl, XXXXXXXXXXXX
>>          4. Dan Allen, 419 Oley St., Reading PA 19601.
>>          5. Ruth Ragan, XXXXX
>>
>>  2) Put your name as
>>  the fifth one on the list.

>Gees, not only did this guy fall for a pyramid scheme, he's *CHEATING* at
>it, too!


>--
>--Patrick




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From: [e-mail] (Everyknee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig Classic
Date: 7 Oct 1996 14:04:40 -0400
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Excuse my lack of knowledge in radio history.. What is the Grundig 2440?
Grundig says they have been around to 50 years.  What is their true
classic?

Craig
Craig in Fresno

Try my VERY FAST loading search page (no graphics or ads):
http://users.aol.com/Everyknee/search.html


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Christian P. Hansen)
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 15:01:18 GMT
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>In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
><[e-mail]> wrote:
>> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
>> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves his
>> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
>> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
>> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
>> on the meters.
>> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

I would contact the FCC. I understand that PCs are certified to two
levels -- one level is for home PCs, and is required to be very
quiet, and the other level is for business PCs, which are not
required to be as quiet as home PCs because normally business
offices are not close to residences.

If he is using a business-grade PC at home, which PC is emitting
more RFI than is permitted a home PC to emit, then he's in
violation and will have to take steps to quiet it down.

Do contact the FCC; they will help.

Or at least they would when I was living in the States up to 3
years ago; God only knows what they'll do now, but it's worth a
try.

Chris Hansen-Ho        :     NBCS: B6 f++ t+ w++ d g++ k+(+) s+ r- p
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Whilst they whose love is thin and wise/May view John Knox in paradise.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Mulhollon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: 6 Oct 1996 17:10:26 GMT
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Christian P. Hansen ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
: ><[e-mail]> wrote:
: >> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
: >> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves h
is

What about zoning laws?

: >> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered wit
h
: >> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
: >> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
: >> on the meters.
: >> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

: Do contact the FCC; they will help.

Very funny.

Seriously, what you should do is get your ham license, a directional
antenna, and a 1.5 KW linear and ... you can guess the rest.

"But sir, I thought you said you couldn't care less about how poorly
your PC's were shielded?"

Only 5 watts at 146 MHz can screw up my monitor ...

--
Vince Mulhollon N9NFB


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From: [e-mail] (Dennis Lathem)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 18:34:45 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bryan Cowan) wrote:

>In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
><[e-mail]> wrote:

>> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
>>
>> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves his
>> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
>> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
>> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
>> on the meters.
>>
>> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

>Hmmm...you need some sort of filter. I'm not aware of any filters you can
>buy or make that can filter out RFI from computers. Any suggestions,
>people?

You might check to see if he is using type A or type B certified
computing deivces.  Type B are certified for use in the home and type
A are only for business.  The RIF emmissions from type B are more
restricted than for type A.  If he is using type A (which I doubt) you
could file a complaint with the FCC.

If you can prove his PCs are actually causing RIF problems you still
might be able to get the FCC involved, however, he is you neighboor
and could be a enemy for the rest of the time you or he lives there.

I operate a PC in the same room with my SW receivers and my Superadio.
I only need a few feet of seperation to eliminate the hash from the
computers.  He might have something wrong with his that could be fixed
eaisly.

When my dad was an active Ham operator we had some complaints from
some neighboors who could pick him up on their TV sets.  This being
the 60s the TVs were not designed very well and did tend to pick up
lots of out of band stuff, espically if you were close by.  We went
around to the houses with the problem and placed a filter across the
antenna terminals and that solved the problem.

Dennis Lathem

Good luck



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From: [e-mail] (Ronald Anderson)
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In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this
situation.
>
>My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves
his
>PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered
with
>RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
>from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut
butter
>on the meters.
>
>He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.

You may try installing a ground field for your system.

                                        73

                                        KC5FPY




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:28 1996
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Bryan Cowan wrote:
>
> In article <01bbb2d1$df63f6c0$b28658c7@psmithhome2>, "Philip J. Smith"
> <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
> >
> > My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves hi
s
> > PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered with
> > RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
> > from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
> > on the meters.
> >
> > He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.
>
> Hmmm...you need some sort of filter. I'm not aware of any filters you can
> buy or make that can filter out RFI from computers. Any suggestions,
> people?


The '97 issue of Passport to World Band Radio features an article about
the JPS Communications ANC-4 Antenna Noise Canceller.  According to PWBR
the unit costs about $175 and is a bit complicated or, more accurately,
bothersome, to operate; but it does the job.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Georg Kreyerhoff     )
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Subject: Re: << HELP  >>  Is it cable TV or computer interference?
Date: 07 Oct 1996 16:42:06 GMT
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In-reply-to: Bill's message of 7 Oct 1996 13:47:46 GMT

In article <53b1m2$[e-mail]> Bill <[e-mail]> writes:

> From: Bill <[e-mail]>
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Date: 7 Oct 1996 13:47:46 GMT
> Organization: N/A
>
> Dear fellow shortwave fans:
>
> I am experiencing some sort of interference at the low end of the amateur
> 40-meter band (approx 7.000 MHz). It is NOT necessarily limited to this
> band of freqs, but this is the only place that I have noticed it so far.
>
> It appears to be related to the scan freq. used on TV sets or computer
> monitors, in that it seems to repeat every 15 to 16 Khz. I am hoping that
> someone else has experienced this same type of interference, so that we
> might compare notes on this. My guess is that it is originating at a
> cable TV amp.
>
> I have tried to isolate local sources, e.g. my television, my computer,
> etc., but no luck so far.
>
> Your input, please!
>
> Bill
> [e-mail]
>

Hi,

If the spacing between the interfering signals is 15-16 kHz then
it is propably your neighbour's TV. Computer monitors have much
higher scanning frequencies (~ 70 kHz). This type of interference
is really annoying and I must say that you're quite lucky, if it
is noticable only in the 7 Mhz range. Many of us suffer much more from
this. The cable TV system helps distributing the interference all
over the house. You might try to unplug your own TV from the cable
while listening to shortwave. The open cable will radiate less
interference.

Georg











From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Simmons (KF0JX))
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Does anyone have experience with the Drake R-8A mod(s) from Sherwood
Engineering?
        Also, could someone tell me how to get in touch with Sherwood
Engineering?

tnx,
Kevin


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:33 1996
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You're out of order!  Turn yourself in.





From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KaiLudwig)
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In <[e-mail]>, phil bytheway
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>1017  unID, SEP 24 2325 - sounded AA, though possibly Turkish; poor.
>       [Connelly*R-MA]
Maybe Turkish Radio TRT from Mundanya transmitter (near Istanbul). Here in
eastern Germany these 1200-kW-rig makes the domestic Suedwestfunk
"Rheinsender" Mainz-Wolfsheim serious competition.

Kai Ludwig



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From: Jake Brodsky <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Ant tip
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 15:38:01 -0400
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Roy Keeley wrote:
>
> Len Anderson wrote:
> >
> >
> >    No.  The only time anyone would get a "lot" of static electricity on
> >    a balloon-borne antenna of only a few hundred feet is just before or
> >    during an electrical storm.  NOTHING is going to protect anything or
> >    anyone under such conditions.
> >
> >    The back-to-back diode hookup is meant to protect the receiver
> >    input from very strong, very local broadcast stations.
> >    Coincidentally, it can discharge static accumulations.  If anyone has
> >    any worries about static electricity accumulation, just hang a carbon
> >    composition resistor of 4700 to 22,000 ohms between antenna and local
> >    ground.  Such values are high enough not to upset antenna electrical
> >    characteristics yet are still low enough to discharge the beginnings
> >    of charge buildups.
> >
> Could you explain the physics of this discharge? I mean why doesn't the
> connetion between ground and the antenna bleed it better than the adding
> of a resistor to it.

Let me recount what I did last field day (a major ham radio contest):
A freind and I decided to enter the contest as a mobile, so we flew a
kite
with about 300 feet (100 meters) of line behind the boat.  This we
attached
to an SGC antenna tuner.  The tuner has a shunt inductor to ground, so
static
was not a problem.  We made sure the connections were in place BEFORE
launching the kite, though.

This we learned from experience years before, after my friend was thrown
across the deck of his boat after touching a kite wire-line.  Static?
You bet
there is static!  We bled it off with a 100 K ohm resistor.  This static
comes from the wind going past the kite line.  After grounding the
charge
either with a shunted high value resistor or through a shunted antenna
tuner
inductor, the signals sounded just great.  We worked all up and down the
east
coast on 80 meters and a suprising number of west coast folks on 40.
--Not
bad for a mobile installation!

We've also used balloons.  If the wind is calm, the static electricity
problem is minimal.  But we always ground the wire through an inductor
or high value resistor just to be safe.  Yes, they both work.

--
Jake Brodsky, mailto:[e-mail]
PP-ASEL IA, Cessna Cardinal N30946, Based @ MD24
Amateur Radio Station AB3A
"Beware of the massive impossible!"


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:39 1996
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From: Vincent Ramo <[e-mail]>
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Greetings!
The attached text is a message I barfed into the FIDOnet for sale SIG
earlier.  If anybody is interested or could point me to a net link that
would be of some help I would appreciate it.  My brother had it in his
girlfriends garage sale for $150.00 I about dumped a load in my shorts. I
really think it is worth much more.

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Zenith Standard Broadcast Shortwave
Model   6s656
Chasis  6B08
Serial  A320717

Stand up Short wave "Entertainment Center" from the mid 1930's.
Mahogany veneer cabinet original in very good condition.

This unit had been repaired (Clean and tube check) in 1946.  My brother and I
listened to various shortwave broadcasts as children in the late 1950's.
Tuning dials are unbroken.  Selection push buttons fully functional.  Tuning
indicator plate dusty but in good to excellent condition.

This has been cared for and still works exceptionally well.  All patent notice
paper stickers are intact inside cabinet furniture.  Contains Zenith Magnet
antennae rotator cardboard structure box in which the printing still looks
exceptionally new considering the age.

                internet  [e-mail]
                Voiceline 405-842-0823

--------------5CF11E2B6D2A--



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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Are the YB-305 and the DX-375 the same radio?
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Are the Grundig YB-305 and the Radio Shack DX-375 the same radio?


I case u don't get any ther replies, somene just this week said it was
the same, then someone else said no. So there u go.

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:40 1996
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From: Dennis Moore <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Are the YB-305 and the DX-375 the same radio?
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 15:09:09 -0500
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Dave Thorn wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > Are the Grundig YB-305 and the Radio Shack DX-375 the same radio?
>
> They are NOT the same radio.  The 375 has gaps in the frequency coverage
> and some other items missing that are included in the Grundig YB305.
> Looks can be VERY deceiving.  They look ALMOST identical.
> Having had the chance to try both models I can comfortably say that the
> Grundig has it all over the Radio Shack.  Sometimes you DO get what you
> pay for!!Hello,

I don't know for sure if these are the same two radios or not either.
The RS radio only has one gap in coverage from 6250 khz to 7100khz.
Both are using two c-cell batteries.  The Grundig has an external
antenna connection and the RS does not.  Otherwise the controls are
the same and function the same.(Well the RS mutes on re-tuning and the
Grundig does not).  But the Grundig keypad is the same though positioned
in the middle rather than the right hand side.  All other tuning
features are identical in the two radios.  Even the LCD display is
identical in appearance.

So the only apparent differences are the positioning of controls, ext.
antenna jack, one gap in coverage and muting on scan.  I don't know
how they perform comparitively since I have the RS radio but not the
Grundig.  But I would like to know for sure if they are internally the
same.  Certainly it is quite possible that the muting and gap in
coverage could be corrected with the appropriate mod if they are
internally identical.

Hope somebody can answer for certain,
Dennis


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:41 1996
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From: Dave <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Are the YB-305 and the DX-375 the same radio?
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Dave Thorn wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > Are the Grundig YB-305 and the Radio Shack DX-375 the same radio?
>
> They are NOT the same radio.  The 375 has gaps in the frequency coverage
> and some other items missing that are included in the Grundig YB305.
> Looks can be VERY deceiving.  They look ALMOST identical.
> Having had the chance to try both models I can comfortably say that the
> Grundig has it all over the Radio Shack.  Sometimes you DO get what you
> pay for!!

About a year ago, it was reported that Tandy had made a deal with
Grundig to sell Grundig radios under the Radio Shack name (Grundig was
to replace Sangean as Tandy's major supplier of shortwaves.).  As far as
I can tell, the DX-375 is NOT the YB305; however, unless the deal fell
through, one can expect Radio Shack to be selling Grundig radios soon.

-- Dave Jones


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Craig Hallman)
Subject: Re: Best Radio To Buy
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Popularcom) says:

>The best radio to buy is what's right for you. Since you're new to the
>hobby, I'd suggest a small portable radio from RadioShack in the $100

While I have not problem with Radio Shack, I'd recommend spending $150
and getting the Gundig Yacht Boy 400 or the Sony 7200 (I think I have the
number right.)

I had an 85$ Radio Shack SW radio for years and just coldn't get the
signals I wanted.  If you spend twice as much you get three times as many
stations and make the hobby much more enjoyable.

But of course, if $$$s are tight (which I understand!) then buy the best
you can, even if it is a $79 Radio Schack.  You'll get some good strong
stations like the BBS and Monitor Radio.

Happy listening!
--
Craig in warm and wonderful Fresno, CA



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Craig Hallman ([e-mail]) writes:

> In a previous article, [e-mail] (Popularcom) says:
>
>>The best radio to buy is what's right for you. Since you're new to the
>>hobby, I'd suggest a small portable radio from RadioShack in the $100
>
> While I have not problem with Radio Shack, I'd recommend spending $150
> and getting the Gundig Yacht Boy 400 or the Sony 7200 (I think I have the
> number right.)
>

No, the Sony number is wrong.  It should be the Sony 7600G (and the "G" is
important).

> I had an 85$ Radio Shack SW radio for years and just coldn't get the
> signals I wanted.  If you spend twice as much you get three times as many
> stations and make the hobby much more enjoyable.
>

I certainly agree here.  Although I had many years of ham and SWL experience
(during the 1950s), and I should have known better, I bought a DAK digital
receiver for $60  --  the cheepest digital I could find.  It took me only a
few weeks to realize that I should sell the DAK and buy soimething else.
I bought a Panasonic RF-B65 for three times what the DAK cost.  I was more
contented (for a while, anyway <G>).

> But of course, if $$$s are tight (which I understand!) then buy the best
> you can, even if it is a $79 Radio Schack.  You'll get some good strong
> stations like the BBS and Monitor Radio.
>

That's true too.  If you're careful, you can get what you pay for.  But
SWLing is a hobby, not a life.  So don't over-spend.

My 2-cents' worth.

Good luck,

  -- Dan

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Clough)
Subject: Re: CFS & CFJ Murata ceramic filters
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]  writ
es:


Joe,

> Does anyone know of a supplier of the full range of CFS or CFJ Murata
> filters, preferably in the UK? I know Cirkit sell them, but their
> range is limited; the narrowest one they sell is 1 khz, while I am
> looking for 300hz or 500hz. I would also like to find a supplier of

Murata in the UK are in Fleet. Phone number is 01252 811666 but unless you
want to open an account with a turnover of several K you won't get
very far :-(

There are several distributors who you could try. Eurodis/HB Electronics
(01204 555000) being one in Bolton although Murata should be able to point to
more local
ones (if your not in the NW !)

If you know the specific filter you are after Murata should be able to
tell you which distributors have or have had that particular item. If Murata
or a distributor have no stock you will probably be stuck with minimum order
via a distributor for a few hundred pieces.

> Collins mechanical filters and Hy Q  or similar crystal filters.
> Again, I know these are sold by manufacturers such as AOR or Kiwa, but
> they seem to rather more expensive than they should be, as they are
> sold as spares or accessories for their products.

Even if you do find distributors with stock they may well be rather more
commercial that you wish and have minimun order value or qty in which case
getting the single units from AOR and the like can be your best bet.


Good luck with your projects.

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:45 1996
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From: J <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: chuck harder..
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 17:51:50 -0500
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Rich Bartholomew wrote:
>
> what really happened to chuck harder.? and now the for the people
> network is very watered down.


It's called "the velvet hammer"..........:o)
Write to him at :  PO Box 150



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From: J <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: chuck harder..
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J wrote:
>
> Rich Bartholomew wrote:
> >
> > what really happened to chuck harder.? and now the for the people
> > network is very watered down.
>
> It's called "the velvet hammer"..........:o)
> Write to him at :  PO Box 150
>                    Tampa, Florida 33601


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Dooley Cradock)
Subject: community/public/micro radio on Oahu
Sender: [e-mail] (Mr Usenet Himself)
Message-ID: <dooley-1010960927490001@10.0.2.15>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 14:27:48 GMT
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I'm relocating to Oahu in November and I'd like to know what to expect
there in terms of community/public/micro radio. Any insights are
appreciated. Thanks.

--
John Dooley Cradock ... [e-mail]
HERMENAUT: The Digest of Heady Philosophy
Boston, Massachusetts, USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George F.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Computer Interference / JPS ANC-4
Date: 8 Oct 1996 02:49:59 GMT
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I get alot of computer interference on my R71A from my computer.  The
computer is next to the radio (about 4' away).  As I live in a townhouse, I
really dont have the worlds greatest gound system.

I've seen ads in magazines and on the Gilfer WEB site about the JPS ANC-4, I
was wondering if anyone has any experence with one of these or should I just
save my $170 and not use my R71 and computer at the same time.

Thanks,
George



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DARKLY BRIGHT)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscriptio
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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 -=> Quoting Bert to All <=-

 Be> Are there other former CB_Radio subscribers here?  If so are you too
 Be> having trouble getting CQ Communications to honer their subscription
 Be> agreement.  CB_Radio went out of production, but the remainder of the
 Be> subscription was to be fulfilled with the magazine "Popular
 Be> Communications".

        Maybe it's not such a good time to be subscribing to PopComm.
        I was thinking of doing it about now, but I'll hold indefi-
        nitely unless they bother to clear things up.

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DX test Results
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 00:21:35 GMT
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Here's the results I've received of the most recent DX tests:

HCJB-690 Quito, Ecuador tested 9/1/96 from 1:15-1:30 am EDT:

Bill Dvorak of Madison, WI reports he successfully heard this test!

WYTI-1570 Rocky Mount, VA tested 10/5/96 from 12:00-12:30 am EDT:

Not heard by any reporters, including Bill Dvorak (Madison WI), Bob
Karchevski (Sunnyvale, CA), JD Stephens (Madison, AL) or myself
(Huntsville, AL). I understand it did not run.

WAPF-980 McComb, MS tested 10/7/96 from 2:00-2:30 am EDT:

Also not heard by any reporters, including Andrew Gardner of
Wellington,
New Zealand. It is also said to have been a no-show.

That's all for now...

Lynn.
([e-mail])




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:51 1996
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From: Tim Tyler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Freq hopping on LW?
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 01:20:26 -0400
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To: Peter Gottlieb <[e-mail]>

Peter Gottlieb wrote:
>
> I live 20 miles north of NYC, and tuned to 156.8 KHz I hear what seems to
> be
> high speed data in apparently random hopping about.  The carrier stays in
> one
> place only about 1/2 second, I only get a few bursts here and there (I am
> in USB
> mode and I hear the signal move about when it is within my filter
> passband), and
> the data is high rate (sounds to be at LEAST 9600 and scrambled (it has a
> very
> clean white noise sound).
>
> Does anybody know what this is?

  It is a Ground Wave Emergency Network (GWEN) node.  It isn't
freq-hopping, and it is encrypted, although I'm rather amused that you
thought so based on a "clean white noise sound."

  GWEN is a USAF-managed, survivable/adaptive record-mode command &
control network, with a bunch of nodes all around the USA.   With a
decent rx setup, you should be able to hear other nodes in the same
freq. spectrum.


   Tim


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:52 1996
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From: "Mark J. Fine" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Freq hopping on LW?
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 17:51:22 -0400
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To: Peter Gottlieb <[e-mail]>

Peter Gottlieb wrote:
> I live 20 miles north of NYC, and tuned to 156.8 KHz I hear what seems to be
> high speed data in apparently random hopping about.  The carrier stays in
[...]

That's the Groundwave Emergency Network, or GWEN for short.  Although it
sounds like a hopper it really isn't.  I also thought it was one when I
originally heard it.

What you're actually hearing are the different nodes on the network.
It's a frequency diversified system, where (I believe) each node is on a
separate frequency.  The range is from around 155kHz to around 175kHz.

73,

[ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ]
[   11252 Cardinal Drive   *     SWBC Interval Signals     ]
[ Remington, VA 22734-2032 *      Smart Audio Control      ]
[ United States of America * ---- [e-mail] ---- ]
[       3834N 07751W       * ----- [e-mail] ----- ]
[  FineWare WWW Page --- http://www.crosslink.net/~mfine/  ]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:53 1996
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From: Richard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS/Kenwood R-5000
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 04:09:10 +0100
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Kenwood R-5000 general coverage receiver with optional VC-20 108-174Mhz
converter. Good condition. Perfect working order.

R-5000                  Receiver                        (R&L New
Prices)        $995.00

Radio includes the following options:

1)      VC-20           VHF Converter - 108 - 174 Mhz.  (R&L New
Prices)        $204.95
2)      YK-88S          2.4 Khz SSB
Filter                                      $ 83.95
3)      YK-88A1         6Khz AM
Filter                                          $ 94.50
4)      IF-232C         Level Translator (Computer
Interface)                   $112.50

                                                                Total
(New)    $1490.90

Asking $1000.
E-Mail if interested

PS (I won't be able to access my computer or e-mail until the 1st of
November. Will be out of town on business until then. So be patient if I
don't reply before then.)

Richard
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WJoeW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS:  Kenwood  R-1000
Date: 7 Oct 1996 01:10:52 -0400
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I have for sale a Kenwood R-1000 general coverage receiver, with manual.
The unit works perfectly.  Overall appearance is good, front is clean,
some slight scratches on top cover.

$295 plus shipping


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:55 1996
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From: "Cal J. Eustaquio" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Radio Shack DX-160
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 12:02:31 -0700
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I have for sale a Radio Shack DX-160 receiver. Excellent condition. No
manual (could probably get an original from the Shack). $75 plus shipping
OBO. Cal, N6KYR.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:56 1996
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From: "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack DX-160
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 12:51:54 -0400
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Cal J. Eustaquio wrote:

> I have for sale a Radio Shack DX-160 receiver. Excellent condition. No
> manual (could probably get an original from the Shack).

You can... and the service manual is still available as well.  Nice rig.

C.K.


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From: Jerry Bianchi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack SWL rcvr DX-380
Date: 10 Oct 1996 13:59:13 GMT
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In addition to being the dx390 w/out BFO and a smaller package.  It's the
same radio as the Sangean 808, recently reviewed by the BBC and compared
to a Grundig at twice the retail price won hands down in all catagories.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Subject: Re: FS: Radio Shack SWL rcvr DX-380
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        What's the price?

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:12:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AW Singer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: German language broadcasts
Date: 11 Oct 1996 17:06:46 -0400
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Can I easily pick up German language broadcast (I'm in New York area) with
a shortwave radio? Now that my cable station has canceled Deutsche Welle
(German news) I'm looking for an alterative to heaing (and practicing
German). Will a shortwave do the trick? Are the broadcasts worth listening
to? What sort of radio would be required to pick them up?

And help here would be much appreciated.

--AWS


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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Subject: Re: German language broadcasts
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AW Singer ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can I easily pick up German language broadcast (I'm in New York area) with
: a shortwave radio? Now that my cable station has canceled Deutsche Welle
: (German news) I'm looking for an alterative to heaing (and practicing
: German). Will a shortwave do the trick? Are the broadcasts worth listening
: to? What sort of radio would be required to pick them up?
:
: And help here would be much appreciated.
:
: --AWS

        You ought to be able to pick up Deutsche Welle's broadcasts with
most short wave radios.  I've done it with most of Radio Shack's cheaper
models.  Look for a reference work called _Passport to World Band Radio_
for reviews of various models.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:00 1996
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From: Barry Steinholtz <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig 900
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 06:26:15 -0400
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"Fred Porzelt" <[e-mail]>

Hi Fred:

  Your mailbox is full and this is the only way for a reply.

  I saw the article in the Wednesday or Thursday copy of the New York
Times for the first week of October, 1996. Since people can't seem to
find specs available and some people saying the radio was withdrawn, I
would assume there is substance in the story.

--
Barry Steinholtz mailto: [e-mail]
     MicroFone InfoServices; Metuchen NJ USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hard Core DX Mail List
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 1996 06:27:36 GMT
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[e-mail] (Harry W. Haines, III) wrote:

>Does anyone have the new e-mail address for the Hard Core DX mail
>list?  When I was out of town, my old ISP died and apparently the
>e-mail address of the list changed so I can't get back on the
>list.  Any help would be much appreciated.  I sure miss the daily
>updates!

The address I have for it is [e-mail]...I haven't heard
that's changed since last Spring...

Lynn.
([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (VoodooElec)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: help for a novice-FM reseption
Date: 10 Oct 1996 04:03:58 -0400
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You may also note that many (if not all) of the stations on the list are
recent, short-spaced squeezed in additions, almost certainly their reason
for vertical polarisation- is it not taken into account on interference
contour maps?


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Wei Li)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
Date: 11 Oct 1996 16:38:51 GMT
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In article <53lihl$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Sander Schimm
elpenninck) writes:
|> Shawn: I don't think switching a receiver to SSB *boosts* sigs. It does hel
p
|> reduce adjacent-channel interference. However, you need a set that tunes
|> exactly to the desired freq--either because it's calibrated within, say 20
Hz
|> or because you can tune in steps of 10 Hz.
|>
|> Sandy

i am new in this and before my purchase of a sony2010
i was comparing YB400 v.s. 7600G.  some one said it is
no big deal that the YB400 does not have synchronous
detection because one can "zero beat" the carrier by
switching to ssb mode, and this is essentially manual
sychronous detection.

out of curiosity, i tuned in to some strong local am
stations with my sony2010, and switched to ssb mode.
sometimes the station just disappeared, other times
the signals became a lot weaker.  tuning the fbo did
not help and was never able to get the reception as
good as in am mode.  i've tried this on shortwave
stations too with the same results.

so my questions are: did i understand it wrong?  some
thing wrong with my radio?  why couldn't i get good
results that are comparable to am mode with synchronous
detection on when "zero beating"?

any advices/comments greatly appreciated!

- Wei Li




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From: [e-mail] (N5OFF)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Icom R71 Sick?
Date: 11 Oct 1996 21:06:04 -0400
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Sounds like you may have a problem in the RF section, possibly with a
bandpass filter.

If you are not squemish, tune the radio to the problem band and know
strong station.  With the covers off, diddle with the components in the
bandpass filter area.  See if you get any different response.

I had this problem with the 22-30 MHz section.  Had to repair a bad solder
connection on a coil.

Piece of cake.

73 de tom

Tom Marcotte
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Lafayette, LA, USA
Home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ragin Cajuns


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Indonesian speaking stations
Date: 9 Oct 1996 16:54:17 GMT
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Agus Burianto ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Does anyone have info on Indonesian speaking stations?
: Frequencies and transmitting hours?

I can hear Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) coming in very strong all day
(Indonesian time), which is about 2200 UTC until about 1600 UTC, on 15150
kHz.  They only broadcast in Indonesian, all day long.

They always come in very strong here, but I'm in Taiwan.  Since you're in
the Netherlands, it would probably be very hard to receive Indonesia.  So
instead you might try Deutsche Welle's Indonesian service, which is:

1330 - 1420 UTC     11795, 13610, 13760 (from Malta), 17825 (from Malta)

2200 - 2250 UTC     9670

(I'm only listing the broadcasts from Germany and Malta.  DW also has
stations in Russia and Sri Lanka, but both are pretty far from the
Netherlands, so just try these for now.)

This is from the 1996 World Radio TV Handbook, which is almost one year
out of date, but it's worth a try.

Mark Nagel


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Benjamin Krepp)
Subject: Re: Indonesian speaking stations
Sender: [e-mail] (Usenet News)
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In article <53hg6o$[e-mail]>, Dan Ferguson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] () wrote:
>
>>Agus Burianto ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>: Does anyone have info on Indonesian speaking stations?
>>: Frequencies and transmitting hours?
>
>>I can hear Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) coming in very strong all day
>>(Indonesian time), which is about 2200 UTC until about 1600 UTC, on 15150
>>kHz.  They only broadcast in Indonesian, all day long.
>
>>They always come in very strong here, but I'm in Taiwan.  Since you're in
>>the Netherlands, it would probably be very hard to receive Indonesia.  So
>>instead you might try Deutsche Welle's Indonesian service, which is:
>
>>1330 - 1420 UTC     11795, 13610, 13760 (from Malta), 17825 (from Malta)
>
>>2200 - 2250 UTC           9670
>
>>(I'm only listing the broadcasts from Germany and Malta.  DW also has
>>stations in Russia and Sri Lanka, but both are pretty far from the
>>Netherlands, so just try these for now.)
>
>>This is from the 1996 World Radio TV Handbook, which is almost one year
>>out of date, but it's worth a try.
>
>>Mark Nagel
>
>This extract from a recent note from Victor Goonetilleke, in Sri Lanka
>may be of interest:
>
>RRI Radio Republik Indonesia, after testing, inaugurated 9x250kW
>transmitters for the Domestic Service coverage. Supplied by Marconi
>Co. 5 are located in U.Pandang and 4 near Jakarta. These have been
>observed with very strong signals as follows. Times aproximate
>
> 9565 kHz 2100-1500
> 9630 kHz 2100-1500
>11750 kHz 2100-1500
>11785 kHz 2100-1600
>11885 kHz 2100-1400
>15125 kHz 2200-1000
>15150 kHz 2200-1600
>
> 9525 kHz External Sce VOIndonesia 2200-1600
> 9680 kHz Old established freq but believed to use a new 250kW
>2200-1600.


    Does any reader of this newsgroup know which of these transmissions
    are from Ujung Pandang and which are from the location near Jakarta?

    -- Ben Krepp
    e-mail: [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Agus Burianto)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Indonesian speaking stations
Date: 11 Oct 1996 12:52:58 GMT
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Thanks all for the info!




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (PETER Q. GEORGE, N1GGP)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: LONGWAVE TIDBITS......
Date: 10 OCT 96 19:34:45 GMT
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     I have had tremendous results in the Longwave stretch of the spectrum.
My first QSL came from Beacon Station  NB (530 kHz) from North Bay, Ontario.
I also got a nice letter and plenty of Canadian tropographic maps from
Station YWA (516 kHz) in Petawawa, Ontario.  I hope to get a verie from YMW
(367 kHz) in Manawaki, Quebec soon (once I get the mailing address).  I
have been told that most Beacon Stations WILL verie reports with a prompt
QSL card or letter.   I would love to see the transmitter site of some of
these beacon stations.  Try LW some cold night.  The results may surprise you
!

73's,
Peter Q. George, N1GGP
Randolph, Massachusetts USA


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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: LONGWAVE TIDBITS......
Date: 11 Oct 1996 13:41:21 GMT
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Peter: Non-directional beacons (NDBs) make dull viewing. They are
omnidirectional. The ones I have seen are just single towers, a few tens of
metres tall.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (PETER Q. GEORGE, N1GGP) wrote:
>     I have had tremendous results in the Longwave stretch of the spectrum.
>My first QSL came from Beacon Station  NB (530 kHz) from North Bay, Ontario.
>I also got a nice letter and plenty of Canadian tropographic maps from
>Station YWA (516 kHz) in Petawawa, Ontario.  I hope to get a verie from YMW
>(367 kHz) in Manawaki, Quebec soon (once I get the mailing address).  I
>have been told that most Beacon Stations WILL verie reports with a prompt
>QSL card or letter.   I would love to see the transmitter site of some of
>these beacon stations.  Try LW some cold night.  The results may surprise you
 !
>
>73's,
>Peter Q. George, N1GGP
>Randolph, Massachusetts USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:11 1996
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From: Pierre Thomson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: LONGWAVE TIDBITS......
Date: 11 Oct 1996 12:03:32 GMT
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[e-mail] (PETER Q. GEORGE, N1GGP) wrote:
>
>      I have had tremendous results in the Longwave stretch of the spectrum.
> My first QSL came from Beacon Station  NB (530 kHz) from North Bay, Ontario.
> I also got a nice letter and plenty of Canadian tropographic maps from
> Station YWA (516 kHz) in Petawawa, Ontario.  I hope to get a verie from YMW
> (367 kHz) in Manawaki, Quebec soon (once I get the mailing address).  I
> have been told that most Beacon Stations WILL verie reports with a prompt
> QSL card or letter.   I would love to see the transmitter site of some of
> these beacon stations.  Try LW some cold night.  The results may surprise yo
u !

I also love to DX those LW beacons in the winter.  My record so far
is Chesterfield Inlet, NWT.  Other distant Canadians include Arviat
(Eskimo Point), NWT and Churchill. MB.  My next goal is Greenland!

Incidentally, my QTH is in southeastern (upstate) NY state.

Pierre

~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'
Pierre Thomson        ARS: KA2QPG         internet: [e-mail]
-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,



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From: Wes Padilla <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Los Angeles SWL'ers
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 17:56:36 -0700
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Please email me if you listen to shortwave or scanners in the Los
Angeles area.

Thanks,
Wes


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: LOWE SRX100
Date: 11 Oct 1996 16:54:56 GMT
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Dave Rickmers ([e-mail]) wrote:


: >Just wondering if anyone knows exactly what the major differences are
: >between this and the '150.  I have been looking for a inexpensive (cheap)
: >receiver to use for monitoring SSB ham traffic.  I live in an apartment
: >and have a Kenwood TS450 but hooking that up just to tune around the
: >bands is kind of a hassle.
: >Any comments would be very welcome.

: >                                             73,   Scott, KG0GD
: I don't know if can use the keypad.  No am synchronous.
: dr
I haven't seen it yet, but apparently its not a knocked down HF150.
According to the Oct. 10 Media Network on Radio Netherlands, the SRX100
is made by a small English company, and Lowe will be marketing and
distributing it.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:13 1996
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From: David Werner <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Mechanical filters in JRC Receivers?
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 15:26:54 -0500
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-Mechanical filters in JRC Receivers?-

Has anyone out there installed a mechanical filter (Collins or
otherà) in an NRD-525 or NRD-535?  It seems to me that
this would be a good (and inexpensive) way to improve the
slopes of the IF response curve and the ultimate rejection.

In the 535D, would this kill the variable bandwidth feature?
(Or is it not dependent on the type of filter used?)

Thanks for your interest,

Dave Werner
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
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Subject: Re: MediumWave DX
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[e-mail] (Ryan) wrote:


>Does anyone know if/where there are any web pages devoted to AM Medium
>Wave Dxing?


Yes! Try IRCA's (International Radio Club of America) Web page at
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~waholler/irca.htm  - there are links on it to
NRC's (National Radio Club) Web page, as well as other radio clubs,
like LWCA (Longwave Club of America), A*C*E (Association of
Clandestine Enthusiasts), NASWA (North American Shortwave
Association), MVDXC (Miami Valley DX Club), as well as a few other I
can't recall right now, so you can take a look at a lot of
radio-related stuff by starting at one place!

Lynn.
([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (RKDX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New MW & LW DX Web Site
Date: 11 Oct 1996 23:02:23 -0400
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Check out and contribute to my new web site, dedicated to AM broadcast
band DX & longwave DX. There are already some interesting features, but
the page is still under construction. To access the medium wave DX page,
go to my homepage, then click on the Medium Wave DX Homepage.

The web site is located at http://members.aol.com/rkdx/index.html.

This site will contain hot DX flashes. Please read it regularily & I am
also solicitating contributions.

73 de Robert Kramer  N9MBK


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Matthews)
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Subject: Re: New Offshore Radio Venture Seeks Investors
Date: 8 Oct 1996 04:36:38 GMT
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Gee, a radio ship captained by Al Weiner and the costs spread
out among investers before the ship sails...
de ja vu all over again?

Is the good Brother Stair going to be a cabin boy this time as well?

"Enviormental Issues", sounds like the pink commie socialist leftist
extremeists we already have at RFPI-Radio for Pinko International.
--
Eric Matthews
[e-mail]
"Huked on Fonics Wurked Fir Mee!"


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NEW PIRATE MAILING LIST
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 17:04:05 GMT
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[e-mail] (Beckford00) wrote:
>>In article <53cd7h$[e-mail]>, AF4K <[e-mail]> writes
>>[snip]
>>>Please pass the word on this in the various USENET groups and
>>>any other networks that are interested in PIRATE RADIO.
>>What's this got to do with uk.radio.amateur?

  I am an licensed amateur radio operator and I am a shortwave listener and
I am interested in Pirate Radio.  Since ham radio and shortwave radio often
entail listening for obscure, unusual signals, there is a definite
connection of Pirate Radio with the interests I would perceive that a
reasonable portion of the people reading this newsgroup might have.  I do
not live in the UK, but I would think that a good number of UK ham/SWLs
would be interested in this.

>Excuse me Mr. Erskine, but what does your post have to do with
>rec.radio.shortwave?

  I'm not Mr. Erskine, but I can answer the question... because many
pirates broadcast on the shortwave bands.

>It is the responsibility, not merely the netiquette (and this is
>partially how it differs from etiquette), of every poster or every
>person who follows up to edit their article headers.
>You would never mislabel a letter in the physical world.

>Look at this cross-post:
>Newsgroups: alt.radio.pirate,rec.radio.shortwave,uk.radio.amateur

  And it was quite appropriate in all of those newsgroups.
Good job, Mr. Erskine.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)|"I don't want to achieve
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group| immortality through my work.
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA   | I want to achieve it through
Energy/Recycling BBS 704-547-3114   | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
==== [e-mail] ==== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====



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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:19 1996
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
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Subject: New Radio Web page
Date: 11 Oct 1996 04:21:10 GMT
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Hi!
I just put up a new web page for shortwave and radio. Please let me know
what you think.


http://village.ios.com/~billfin/radio.html

if email doesn't work on that page send it to:

[e-mail]

Thanks and good listening

Bill





From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alex Trento)
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of shortwave that is.

Basically I want to be able to pick AM broadcasts of hockey games from
Western Canada and US(I live in NJ, USA). But I don;'t know what kind
of equipment I should be lookin to get. I don't want to spend a heck
of a lot of money. But quality is important.

Any help is appreciated. especially if I'm posting to the wrong group.

Alex Trento
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:20 1996
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From: Jim Justen <[e-mail]>
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Subject: NiCads OK in Sony 7600G???
Date: 7 Oct 1996 18:50:26 GMT
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Hi all!
In an attempt to feed my battery eating 7600 more cheaply, I's like to
try NiCad rechargeables for power...No mention of this in the
manual....but I know Sony recommends against this is some other radios....
Any advice or people using NiCads in portables (not necessarily Sony,
even.)
Any help appreciated!
Jim Justen


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Noises on 4-5mHz?
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What's all those noises btwn 4-5mHz? Sound like loud bubbling water and
pager noises.
Dial says marine and weather. They come in VERY loud in SoCal.
--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
  [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NRC DX test
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Here's notice of an upcoming DX test from  NRC...

PLEASE NOTE: Even if you don't hear a test, be sure and drop a card,
letter, or e-mail to the station personnel, thanking them for going to
the trouble to run a test!

Saturday, October 26, 1996 - WPPI-1330, Douglasville, GA will conduct
a DX
test at 500 Watts nondirectional between 12:00 & 2:00 am EDT. (Note:
the time
is tentative) The test will include polkas and morse code IDs, plus
"Oldies" music. Prepaid phone calls (None collect!) will be
accepted during the test at [phone]. Reception reports may be
sent to:

Mr. Bill Alisauskas
WPPI-AM
7548 Hillside Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134

(Arranged by Bill Alisauskas for the NRC CPC.)


Also, if you hear a test, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know, via e-mail or in
the newsgroup! And, if you send a reception report to a station,
please remember to include return postage with your report...

Lynn.
([e-mail])




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:23 1996
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From: Koert Koelman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Oct 12 Radio Auction San Mateo CA
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 23:00:08 -0700
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On October 12, 1996, the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association
(PAARA) will hold its 45st annual auction and flea market at the
San Mateo Shriners Center, 1925 Elkhorn Court, San Mateo, CA.
Doors open at 7:30 A.M. and the auction will start around 9:30
A.M.

Ham radio gear, electronic parts and test equipment is likley to
change hands at bargain prices.  Raffle prizes will be offered
and coffee & donuts will be served.  All in all it will be a lot
of fun for those of you who have the post Foothill Flea Market
blues.

Flea market table space is available at $10 per table.  Auction
charges are 10% of the sales price (buy-back subject to $5/max.
charge per lot).  Equipment donations are welcomed by the club.
Proceeds benefit PAARA.

Directions to the Shriners' Center.  From HWY 101 or 280, take
the HWY 92 to the El Camino Real South exit.  On the El Camino
Real travel to 20th Avenue, where you'll turn right.  One block
and you'll see Elkhorn Court.  Talk-in frequency is 147.45
simplex.

Please, note the location this year ... it is in San Mateo.  See
you there.

Koert KC6WCI


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:24 1996
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From: "Thomas Hamilton White" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Old Music Boxes
Date: 10 Oct 1996 01:11:45 GMT
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Ken Gorski <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> please bear with me..but does anyone know of a newsgrp dealing with
> antique music boxes (wd5dip)ok i'm a ham but need help with restoring an
> old polyphon music box...tnx..ken

The charter for rec.antiques.radio+phono includes the general category
of mechanical reproduction, so this group includes music boxes.

--
[e-mail] == Thomas H. White == Cary, NC
Radio History web page: http://www.ipass.net/~whitetho/index.html




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:25 1996
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From: LeRoy Long <[e-mail]>
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I am trying to locate a remote control unit for this mobile SW radio as
well as the assembly that allows one to remove radio from dash. Any help
would be appreciated.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:26 1996
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From: Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Powerful Shortwave radio
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 05:30:57 +0200
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Mark Julien wrote:
>
> Could anyone please tell me where I could find, on the net or otherwise,
> some good info on building/buying a radio, that will permit me to listen
> to radio transmissions from China/ Asia/ Russia etc.
>
> I know nothing - Have no fear of telling me anything 'obvious'!

Try the following URLs for starters:

        http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/rxshop/rx_index.html
        http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/testlab/index.html

                                                -- Aron


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:27 1996
From: David Hough <[e-mail]>
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In article <ant0519420b0z*[e-mail]>
   Richard Sterry <[e-mail]> writes:
> In article <[e-mail]>, ian g3zhi
> <URL:mailto:[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> >            DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY    NOVEMBER 1995
> > RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
>
> [GIGANTIC SNIP]
>
> Would it not be far better to put out a short posting, inviting
> interested readers to obtain these longer documents from an FTP or WEB
> site?
>
Shame they all still have the South Quay address on them as well. Isn't
it about time Ian got hold of a new internal dircetory from King's Beam?

Dave
--
[e-mail]
Any advice above is worth what I paid for it.


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From: Steve Morton <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ra direct line phone numbers
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In article <[e-mail]>, David Hough
<[e-mail]> writes
>In article <ant0519420b0z*[e-mail]>
>   Richard Sterry <[e-mail]> writes:
>> In article <[e-mail]>, ian g3zhi
>> <URL:mailto:[e-mail]> wrote:
>> >
>> >            DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY    NOVEMBER 1995
>> > RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
>>
>> [GIGANTIC SNIP]
>>
>> Would it not be far better to put out a short posting, inviting
>> interested readers to obtain these longer documents from an FTP or WEB
>> site?
>>
>Shame they all still have the South Quay address on them as well. Isn't
>it about time Ian got hold of a new internal dircetory from King's Beam?
>
>Dave
Well spotted as all the floor/desk numbers are well out of date,
likewise the RIS addresses, they were reorganised in April 1996 and alot
of offices have closed or moved
Steve




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (bob puharic)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Clock
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 10:37:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Gerard Foley) wrote:


>   The local Sharper Image store displays a clock ($250? $350?)
>from Germany which is supposed to be reset by reference to a
>"Long Wave" radio signal.  I am know about a German time
>service around 70KHz that is used in Europe to control clocks.
>Could this product be working off WWVB, some other North American
>source, or is it a scam?
>  I didn't ask store personnel - I was pretty sure they wouldn't
>know what I was talking about.

a friend of mine, N3RCA who moved here to the states from germany used
to have a watch that set itself at midnite coordinated to the german
longwave station. heathkit used to sell its "most accurate clock" for
abt 250 bux....not sure if someone picked it up...think it set itself
to the 10 mhz wwv sig



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Helis)
Subject: Re: Radio Clock
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[e-mail] (Gerard Foley) wrote:

>Thierry VIGNAUD ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <535r9e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
us.oh.us
>: says...
>: >
>: >
>: >   The local Sharper Image store displays a clock ($250? $350?)
>: >from Germany which is supposed to be reset by reference to a
>: >"Long Wave" radio signal.  I know about a German time
>: >service around 70KHz that is used in Europe to control clocks.
>: >Could this product be working off WWVB, some other North American
>: >source, or is it a scam?
>: >  I didn't ask store personnel - I was pretty sure they wouldn't
>: >know what I was talking about.
>: >
>: The price is very expensive in the States. I have 4 clocks
>: controlled by the german transmitter DCF 77, using 77,5 kHz.
>: Here in France 6 years ago the price (vary following the type)
>: was arond 150 US $, but now the less expensive is arond 20 US $
>: (100 french francs).

>: Reffering to the WRTH, lastest edition, pages 592 and 594, the
>: signal encryption seem to be different beetwen DCF et WWVB. And
>: WWVB is broadcasting on 60 kHz, not on 77,5 kHz.

>: Here in France the long wave the France Inter's long wave
>: broadcasting transmitter (162 kHz with 2000 kW) is transmitting
>: time signal (not heard by listeners) and the encryption is
>: not the same than DCF.

Way back when, Heathkit sold what they called the Most Accurate Clock,
which homed in on the signals of WWV or WWVH to provide accurate time.
When reception wasn't available, it would switch over to a quartz
crystal until the signal could be received again.

I saw a wall clock in a catalog recently that worked the same way, but
they wanted big $$$ for it.  It looked like a regular analog clock
with a pendulum, but it could get WWV.

Are these products similar?


73,

Jonathan Helis, KB5IAV
Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thierry VIGNAUD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Clock
Date: 6 Oct 1996 20:55:02 GMT
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In article <535r9e$[e-mail]>, [e-mail].
oh.us
says...
>
>
>   The local Sharper Image store displays a clock ($250? $350?)
>from Germany which is supposed to be reset by reference to a
>"Long Wave" radio signal.  I am know about a German time
>service around 70KHz that is used in Europe to control clocks.
>Could this product be working off WWVB, some other North American
>source, or is it a scam?
>  I didn't ask store personnel - I was pretty sure they wouldn't
>know what I was talking about.
>
The price is very expensive in the States. I have 4 clocks
controlled by the german transmitter DCF 77, using 77,5 kHz.
Here in France 6 years ago the price (vary following the type)
was arond 150 US $, but now the less expensive is arond 20 US $
(100 french francs).

Reffering to the WRTH, lastest edition, pages 592 and 594, the
signal encryption seem to be different beetwen DCF et WWVB. And
WWVB is broadcasting on 60 kHz, not on 77,5 kHz.

Here in France the long wave the France Inter's long wave
broadcasting transmitter (162 kHz with 2000 kW) is transmitting
time signal (not heard by listeners) and the encryption is
not the same than DCF.

Regards
--
           Thierry VIGNAUD  -  [e-mail]
                    Boulogne-Billancourt (France)



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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Prague
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 15:17:30 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

>Any information on Radio Prague's English transmissions that can be
>picked up in western USA would be greatly apprecaited.
5930 very weak (not readable) at 118W 34N at 0015 10Oct96
dr




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:32 1996
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From: Andrew Yoder
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Rividavia log/info?
Date: 6 Oct 1996 05:35:58 -0700
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>some announcements which sound as if they are saying that it's a service
>for the Argentine base there.
Yeah, I sent R. Rividavia a report. They e-mailed me back and said that they
only broadcast on mediumwave. You'd'a thought they'd know about the SW relays
by now.

Andrew    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Craig Hallman)
Subject: Radio Shack clones GE SuperRadio?
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I just got my 97 Radio Shack catalogue and notices a radio that looks
VERY MUCH like the GE SuperRadio.  Is this a clone? It's $59.95.

What interested me very much is a similar looking model which also has
VHS and UHF TV sound.  I've been looking for a radio with _UHF_  TV sound
for years, since all we have is UHF around here.  I'ts $79.99.

I'd be curious of anyone's impressions or inside information about this
radio.

Thanks!

Craig in Fresno

PS.  The radios are on page 60 of the recent RS catalogue.
--
Craig in warm and wonderful Fresno, CA



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
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Subject: Re: Receiving LW
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Sander Schimmelpenninck ([e-mail]) wrote:
: LW's purpose depends on how you define its frequency range. It includes LF:
: 30-300 KHz, but also 300 to about 500 KHz. European broadcasters have used
: high-power stations between 160 and 300 KHz for a long time. You are as far
: from western Europe as you can get without going into orbit.

: Marine non-directional beacons operate between 200 and 450 KHz worldwide, wi
th
: power between a few Watts and, say, a few KW. Ask a pilot about some nearby
: NDBs. They form part of all instrument-landing systems.
<snip>

   I don't think LF beacons play any part in instrument-landing systems
currently in use.  There used to be directional LF beacons used for
aeronautical navigation, but they all seems to be silent now.  I
think all current approach and landing aids use VHF frequencies,
although some may use UHF or microwave.  The US CAA proposal to
set up microwave landing system has been put on hold because it
is thought that GPS, the satellite Global Positioning System, may
do better.

K8EF

--
Gerry


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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Re: Receiving LW
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
writes:
>
>   There were LF transmissions from the Asian end of the USSR just
>   before the breakup of the Soviet Union.  Other than time signal and
>   standard frequency stations, there just isn't much activity in the
>   270 KHz chunk of the LF spectrum in 1996.

I can still hear some of the Russian longwave outlets.  Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on
279 KHz makes it in here on the west coast of the United States, especially
during the winter.  According to the WRTH, it runs 1 megawatt of power.

Gene--


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From: [e-mail] (KaiLudwig)
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
wrote:

>Other than time signal and
>   standard frequency stations, there just isn't much activity in the
>   270 KHz chunk of the LF spectrum in 1996.

Cesky Rozhlas "Radiozurnal" broadcasts on 270 kHz with 750 Kilowatts. I
was told, Czech ships in the Atlantic Ocean receive regular these outlet,
and Cesky Rozhlas have a indisputable reception report from California.
And the neighbor-channels: On 279 kHz Belarus with 500 kW, on 261 kHz in
Germany the commercial "Radioropa" with 85 kW, Radio Rossii from Taldom
with 2500 kW...

Kai Ludwig



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:37 1996
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From: Pierre Thomson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Receiving LW -- yes
Date: 11 Oct 1996 11:59:15 GMT
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[e-mail] (Len Anderson) wrote:
>
> MM>Nondirectional beacons (NDB's) are an integral part of the ILS system,
> MM>as outer marker locator beacons.  I don't think I've ever flown an
> MM>ILS that didn't have an NDB in it.
>
>    Never got an instrument rating but you ain't getting me in the same
>    cockpit if you are going to shoot instrument landings from a LF
>    beacon!  No way!  An instrument approach using only the VOR, yes, but
>    no way using a LF beacon.  Geez.

If you ever try for a commercial ticket, you'll have to do just that.
It's a legal requirement on the check ride.  Incidentally, I have
shot several approaches to minimums with nothing but an NDB for
navigation.  It's not that bad; ask any old timer.

>    Ahem...marker beacons (outer, middle, inner) are on 75 MHz.  :)
>    They point up, not out.

True.  But read on...

A typical ILS has an NDB co-located with the outer marker beacon.
It's called an "outer marker locator", or LOM on the charts.  When
you are flying a full approach without the help of ground radar,
it's nice to always know the general direction of the outer marker.

Pierre Thomson KA2QPG  (PP/SEL/MEL/IA)


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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As a low-time, instrument-rated pilot I have shot lots of NDB approaches and
always found them demanding. One benefit of the ADF (automatic direction
finder) is that it also lets you use high-powered MW and LW broadcast
stations. That's not legal in VMC (visual meteorological conditions), I think,

but it gets done. The American base commander at Camp Amsterdam (co-located
with Soesterberg AFB (Air Force Base) in Holland once told me his jet jockeys
often used the 150-KW broadcast stations at nearby Lopik to "find home plate".

Sandy

In article <53j683$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Royce
Landon Fontenot) wrote:
>I know of several airports that use NDB's as part of the ILS. I have
>flown into many times. The A/C I was in didn't use it as we were on a DEA
>mission (I'm a Civil Air Patrol Senior Member) but there were other a/c
>in the pattern using it.
>
>Royce
>N5XKG
₧


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adam Trent Phillips)
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Subject: Rigs for $250-$100
Date: 10 Oct 1996 05:32:19 GMT
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I am a long time SWL Whose Halicrafters S-38c died some time ago. I am
using a $20 dollar junker now and am wondering what I could get for $250 to
$100 . I also wonder how these would compare to a Drake R-4B I can get for
$100.


Note:I am looking to do 90% AM SWL/DX'ing

--
"All our times have come. Here but now they're gone. Seasons don't fear the
reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain. And we can be like they are.
(Come on baby) Don't fear the reaper."
                              --Blue Oyster Cult  "(DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER"


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Subject: Re: Rigs for $250-$100
Date: 10 Oct 1996 12:47:52 GMT
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Adam Trent Phillips ([e-mail]) writes:
> I am a long time SWL Whose Halicrafters S-38c died some time ago. I am
> using a $20 dollar junker now and am wondering what I could get for $250 to
> $100 . I also wonder how these would compare to a Drake R-4B I can get for
> $100.
>
>
> Note:I am looking to do 90% AM SWL/DX'ing
>

Consider the Sony 7600G (the "G" is important) for less than $200.


--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Many news- and comment stations operate on shortwave. For listings I recommend

the World Radio TV Handbook. One North-American station that comes to mind is
Monitoradio, run by the Christian Science Monitor--a good newspaper. I also
recommend Radio Canada International's Sunday Morning program.

Sandy

In article <536n5i$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Lester John

Ness) wrote:
>Sander Schimmelpenninck ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In my view, Limbaugh is best taken in conjunction with other sources like C
NN
>
>: and National Public Radio.
>
>        Nothing on short wave?
>
>--
>Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:41 1996
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From: Jerry Bianchi <[e-mail]>
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Hal, I have several Sangean radios and they all have the mute spot when
tuning.  I have sen several articles about how to avoid this.

Personnaly I don't see what the big deal is, in fact I think it's a good
feature to have, so you don't get the hissing, noisy pops between
stations.  I sometimes think people cannot accept innovation.

Take the write ups with a grain of salt.  I own three Sangeans 800A, 606
and 818.  The last write up in the 97 passport mentioned no clock when
radio is on, also no back light.  The radio can access either clock while
on and their is a back light.

Sangeans appear to have better sensitivity than most radios for a higher
price.  The BBC just compared the 818 against the Grundig at two and
a half times the price.  The Sangean 818 won hands down on Sensitivity,
Image regection and over all SW reception!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:42 1996
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From: Jerry Bianchi <[e-mail]>
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To: Hal,Pressman,<[e-mail]>

Hal, I have several Sangean radios and they all have the mute spot when
tuning.  I have sen several articles about how to avoid this.

Personnaly I don't see what the big deal is, in fact I think it's a good
feature to have, so you don't get the hissing, noisy pops between
stations.  I sometimes think people cannot accept innovation.

Take the write ups with a grain of salt.  I own three Sangeans 800A, 606
and 818.  The last write up in the 97 passport mentioned no clock when
radio is on, also no back light.  The radio can access either clock while
on and their is a back light.

Sangeans appear to have better sensitivity than most radios for a higher
price.  The BBC just compared the 818 against the Grundig at two and
a half times the price.  The Sangean 818 won hands down on Sensitivity,
Image regection and over all SW reception!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:43 1996
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To: Hal,Pressman<[e-mail]>

Hal, I have several Sangean radios and they all have the mute spot when
tuning.  I have sen several articles about how to avoid this.

Personnaly I don't see what the big deal is, in fact I think it's a good
feature to have, so you don't get the hissing, noisy pops between
stations.  I sometimes think people cannot accept innovation.

Take the write ups with a grain of salt.  I own three Sangeans 800A, 606
and 818.  The last write up in the 97 passport mentioned no clock when
radio is on, also no back light.  The radio can access either clock while
on and their is a back light.

Sangeans appear to have better sensitivity than most radios for a higher
price.  The BBC just compared the 818 against the Grundig at two and
a half times the price.  The Sangean 818 won hands down on Sensitivity,
Image regection and over all SW reception!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:44 1996
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From: Craig Rathbone <[e-mail]>
Subject: Select-a-tenna question etc...
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  I have a GE superradio III and not much room to work with. I am also
getting spurs and images from some local stations. Someone mentioned to me
that a select-a-tenna might help, by reducing the spurs and also enhancing
the DX reception.
  Has anyone here with GE SR III used a select-a-tenna with the radio and
if so what are your thoughts about this combination.
  I have never seen a select-a-tenna before, could someone describe
exactly what it does and just what it is. An amplified antenna..or a tuned
circuit or just what.

  Also, does anyone of the phone number for Electronic Equipment Bank ?

Thanks
Craig
[e-mail]


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>  I have never seen a select-a-tenna before, could someone describe
>exactly what it does and just what it is. An amplified antenna..or a tuned
>circuit or just what.

I've never taken mine apart.  I'm guessing it's a coil of wire, maybe
a ferrite loop and a variable capacitor.  It works real well.  Seems
to narrow the bandwidth of  and increase the signal to an AM (MW)
receiver; merely by placing the unit near  the receiver and tuning the
single knob.  Newer incarnations have a 3.5mm jack which can be
connected to the antenna input of a receiver.  We use one at the TV
station for our EBS monitor.  It is in a steel rack, on the floor, and
picks up KFI adaquately from 35 miles away.
dr




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Shielded loop antenna for AM part of your HiFi system
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[e-mail] (Robert Casey) wrote:
>Just got myself a Denon AM stereo tuner, a floor model, and they lost the
>AM antenna for it.  So I made up one, a BIG shielded loop.  Used coax,
>RG58 or 59 works.  Used a length of coax as the lead-in, and used
>a female-female barrel with bulkhead therads and solder lugs to connect
>more coax, this coax to form the loop.  Used about 12 feet of coax, and
>to complete the loop, attached the *center conductor only* to the sloder
>lug on the barrel.  Left the shield not connected.  I recieve NO signals
>if I disconnect the solder lug connection.

Sounds like this is working pretty well for you, but if you want a
replacement similar to OEM, MCM Electronics sells them for about $2.95.
Their phone number is 1-800-543-4330.

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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In article <522ejo$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Curt Phillips) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Radiomatt) wrote:
>>I just added a Collins 51J3 to my shack: what a radio! I've wanted one
>>since I was a kid, and I saw it on TV. I believe it was on Edward R.
>>Murrow's SEE IT NOW show where he visited celebrities in their homes.
>>Anyway, he visited someone who lived in a big New York City 5th Avenue
>>apartment, and who had one of these mounbted in a wall unit. This
>>celebrity talked about how he could listen to stations from all over the
>>world from his apartment. He mentioned Collins by name and model number.
>>WHO WAS THIS CELEBRITY?
>
>  I am *way* too young to remember this show :-), but two celebrities of
>that era that were unabashed radio hobbyists were Arthur Godfrey, who was a
>ham and Jackie Gleason, who was an avid SWL.
>
>  Perhaps it was one of these two.

It was most likely "The Great One"! (In the attic of memories, that's what I
remember)

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Slow morse & submarine comms
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Maarten:

To my very incomplete knowledge:

1.      The US Navy communicates *to* subs on or near the surface on very
low, ground-hugging frequencies (ELF) with high-powered transmitters and also
uses blue-green light that illuminates the sea and penetrates it a bit. On ELF

you can only modulate at super-low frequencies, hence the need for slow CW.

2.      Subs must put an antenna in the air to transmit anywhere in the radio
spectrum.

Groeten,

Sander

PS      I like the name of your Internet provider. Nothing exceeds like
excess.

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Maarten van
Damme) wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>I wondered how submarines can communicate with base stations or each
>other while under water. In my search for an answer I read something
>about 'slow morse'.
>
>Is this an ordinary morse code but with slow keying (for some reason)
>or is it a different type of protocol/transmission. Can you
>hear/receive them on an ordinary comms receiver (Kenwood R5000)?
>
>Maarten van Damme
>
>[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Petri Havanto)
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Subject: Re: Small investment with a Big return, not a scam
Date: 10 Oct 1996 06:04:09 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> Carl Lowry <[e-mail]> writes:

> Very interesting. This is a pyramid scam which is prosecutable by the U.
> S. Postal Inspectors under Title 18, United States Code. Why do we allow
> these guys to crum up the Internet with these scams?  Carl

Easy. We don't. A copy of the article to him, his sysadmin and to IRS
should stop the stuff pretty effectively.

Yours,
Petri


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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROADCAST SPECIAL
Date: 10 Oct 1996 06:49:37 -0400
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On October 23, the longwave station at Grinatol SWEDEN will make a 30
minute broadcast of some interest. They only broadcast once a year.
The frequency is 17.2 kHz, way down in the Longwave region, but coverage
is worldwide because of it.
What is interesting is that this station broadcasts without using ANY
tubes or solid state devices...the frequency is generated by an alternator
like what you have in your car, but thousands of times bigger. Power to
the antenna is in the hundreds of kilowatts range. (Think how the
alternator "while" changes pitch as you revv up your engine..same
principle applies here).
DATE: Oct 23, 1996
TIME  0945-1015 GMT (UTC)  (about 4:45 AM East Coast US)
FREQUENCY: 17.2 kHz
MODE: Morse Code CW ... listen for callsign SAQ

WebPage URL:  http://www.telemuseum.se/Grinatol/


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From: Ray Woodward <[e-mail]>
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In article <53j6bt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] comments
:

>BTW, do you know any receivers that go down that low?  Most receivers only
>go down to either 100 kHz or 150 kHz.  The Lowe receivers (HF-150, HF-225,
>HF-250) are an exception; they go down to only 30 kHz.  But that still
>isn't low enough to be able to hear this broadcast on 17.2 kHz.

I have a secondhand Icom ICR 70 which goes down to 0 - not sure if it
was made that way or modified ...

The AOR AR 7030 also goes down to 0 ...



==

Ray



   E-mail : [e-mail]
      WWW : http://www.webcom.com/raymondw/




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Your URL is incorrect.  The correct URL is:

http://www.telemuseum.se/Grimeton/grimeen.html

BTW, do you know any receivers that go down that low?  Most receivers only
go down to either 100 kHz or 150 kHz.  The Lowe receivers (HF-150, HF-225,
HF-250) are an exception; they go down to only 30 kHz.  But that still
isn't low enough to be able to hear this broadcast on 17.2 kHz.

Mark Nagel


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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Drake R-7A goes to 10 kHz
You can also buy LF Engineering or other upconverter


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From: [e-mail] (MIJMON)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Suggest cheap SW portable
Date: 11 Oct 1996 20:05:57 -0400
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I bought the RS DX-375 last year for $70, plus added the 5 year warranty
for $20. The radio is a good, basic shortwave. The external speaker is not
that
great, but if you listen with headphones it is tremendous.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:55 1996
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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: SWL Radios for sale ?
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:44:31 -0700
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To: Brian Boulden <[e-mail]>

Brian Boulden wrote:

> I am looking for events in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, Napa
> County, Solano County or any other near by location.
>
> 73's
> Brian


There is an amateur radio swap meet on the first Sunday of EVERY month
at Las Positas College in Livermore.

Tom  KE6DIO


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:56 1996
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From: Mike Agner <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: teletype decoder please
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Larry Rice wrote:
>
> On Sat, 05 Oct 1996 11:01:42 +1200, David <[e-mail]>
> wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a DOS program which will caputure, decode and store
> >radio teletype -- similar to decoding morse
>
> There are 2 Dos programmes I know of that decode baudot within the
> software in conjunction with the sound card.
>
> Ritty  by Brian Beezley, K6STI - [e-mail]  decodes baudot.
> his shareware version is rdemo.zip
> and full regd version is ritty.zip
>
> FTV by Brian Cauchi, 9H1JS - decodes fax, sstv, baudot.
> shareware version is ftv-demo.zip
> full regd version is ftv.zip
> home-page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/2504
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Larry
>
> [e-mail]  Larry, connect up to the World Utility Newsletter site (I
 don't have it
handy at the moment- do a net search)...and download the digifaq40 file
that is out on their ftp site.  I believe it's sections 5 or 6 that
discusses the many programs out there for RTTY decoding.
  Good luck and 73s  Mike


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Time checks
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 18:56:28 GMT
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[e-mail](Ronald K. Goodenow) wrote:
>I am looking for frequencies that provide time checks. I remember that
>at one time the [old] National Bureau of Standards broadcast them on
>several frequencies, but I cannot seem to find them now.

  In addition to WWV, Canada's CHU gives time on the minute also.
They operate of 7335 KHz and (I think) 3335 Khz.   I used 7335 KHz for
several years when I didn't have a general coverage shortwave receiver, but
had a ham band only receiver.  Most ham band only receivers will cover 7335
as a part of their 40 meter ham band coverage.

=========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)  | They that can give up essential
Engineer/Writer/Adventurer/Raconteur  | liberty to obtain a little
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group  | temporary safety deserve neither
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE|liberty nor safety. -Ben Franklin
==== [e-mail] ====== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:58 1996
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From: "Denes S. Varady" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Time checks
Date: 8 Oct 1996 00:59:30 GMT
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WWV  @ 2.5; 5.0; 10; 15 & [sometimes]20 MHz..
Try 2.5 & 5 late night only..
--

Denes S. Varady,  N3NV




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:13:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Johnson)
Date: 10 Oct 96 11:46:30
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Subject: Re: Time checks
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Correction as follows:
---------
20 MHz
---------
NOT 25 MHz (as originally stated.)
---------
Happy Monitoring...Brian.
---------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:00 1996
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To: Bryan Winstead <[e-mail]>

Bryan Winstead wrote:
>
> Recently purchased this radio and bought the book on T-O's.
> Now for the newbie questions:
> 1) I have the chassis removed from the cabinet -- what is the
>    proper procedure for adjusting the dial pointer as it is
>    off about 1/4" on all bands?


Regarding the dial pointer error:
You need to do an alignment on the radio, and if you have never
done on I would suggest that you take it to someone who has.

Tom


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From: Geoff Brown <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ukrs 80m net
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ian g3zhi wrote:
>
> why not join the ukrs net daily on 80m 3770khz
> you will be most welcome

suppose it's like the RSGB saying
"The RSGB News is on Sunday" could be anytime!


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From: Geoff Brown <[e-mail]>
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Steve G Bryan wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, Geoff Brown <[e-mail]> writes
> >ian g3zhi wrote:
> >>
> >> why not join the ukrs net daily on 80m 3770khz
> >> you will be most welcome
> >
> >suppose it's like the RSGB saying
> >"The RSGB News is on Sunday" could be anytime!

> Or with the RSGB it could be Never. But lets make the promises anyway!.
> --
> Steve G Bryan

Well guys it shows you what they have for brains when they can't even put the
time for
the net...or is it 24hrs a day?


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dr Pepper)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Utility company interference
Date: Sun, 06 Oct 1996 16:12:10 GMT
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[e-mail] (Roger Wiseman) wrote:

>In article <5365ji$[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (Dr Pepper) wrote:
>>[e-mail] (Richard Dunmyer) wrote:
>>>Tony Calguire <[e-mail]> wrote:
><snip>
>>Get a friend, take the radio to the suspected pole, and get you friend
>>to hit the pole with a sledge hammer.  Note the effect in noise level.
>>If not this pole, go to others and do the same thing.  Old timey
>>investigating method :-}

>That's not very good advice. Pounding the poles could loosen the bolts[anchor

>brackets] and connections even more, the looser they are the more arcing woul
d
>occur. Least of all having a big transformer come crashing down on you. Or
>perhaps causing a power outage by you...I just wouldn't do it. Let the power
>co. come out and tighten the "loose hardware".

Well, all I can say is that was the way we did it back in the sixties,
and I don't think that anyone ever was injured, BTW, You don't have to
really bash the pole, , , just one reasonably sharp blow.  Just ONE!
After you eyeball it to see if things are not obviously falling off.
The power company won't even talk to you unless you can specifically
identify the problem and it's probable location.

>--
>[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
>Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
>Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.

Dr Pepper
10 - 2 - 4




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:04 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Voice Of America/Radio Free Europe Frequencies
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 11:03:16 GMT
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Terry Tuschen <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me find the frequencies for the Voice of
>America and/or Radio Free Europe.

>I'm looking for the shortwave frequencies, at night, 0z GMT through 6z
>GMT.

>I live in Madison, WI, USA if that helps.  Thank you in advance for any
>and all help!

>Terry Tuschen   reply to:  [e-mail]

See at http://www.lander.es/~dmillan/sw.html for VOA and Radio Free Europe
URL's




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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Editor of Imprint ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Somebody else gave a response to Scott, but I am preparing some
: answers about Stair at present. About 4 months ago a reporter
: called Stair on air (she had no idea she was on the air) and she
: said she wanted to ask Bro. Stair some questions.

        I didn't hear the reporter but I've heard him mention her.  Will
you print an article in _Imprint_?

: As a
: disclaimer, I'm not a believer just a very fascinated fan.

        This describes me, too.  It's been about 20 years since I decided
it was a waste of time for any Christian to predict the End.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


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Anyone owning, or having information where to locate, an old
Partridge antenna (British) system (ca. 1970), please email.
--
This is what I get when I roll my forehead on the keyboard ...

kl,miojunhygbtmki,lo'/,kmoijunhybgtvfrcdnmk


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:07 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
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Note that 5065 changes to 5070 effective 16 Oct 96 @ 2300 UT. The full
transmitter schedule is available at http://www.wwcr.com.

Tom Sundstrom
WWCR Webmaster
 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
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 < Contributing Editor, "Radio and Communications", ACP Syme Magazines >


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:09 1996
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The second edition of "Ask WWCR" (http://www.wwcr.com/askwwcr.htm) airs this
coming weekend commencing UT 11 October 96 at 20 UT on 15685. Dial up the
page for full details and the program schedule. The topics include:

Review of last program's topics.
Listener response about "Ask WWCR" show.
Winter propagation and George Jacob's New Shortwave Propagation Handbook
Broadcasting solely to the USA - regulations then and now.
Why WWCR exists - Presidential order - Joe Costello.
Programming changes - a few mentions

Watch for a new round of program lineup changes coming soon, perhaps this
weekend or early next week.

In case you missed it:
1. The Winter 1996 transmitter schedule is now available.
2. On the home page, you can register your e-mail address to automatically
   receive a notice that the Web site (http://www.wwcr.com/) has been
   updated.

Tom Sundstrom
WWCR Webmaster
 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
 Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
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 < Contributing Editor, "Radio and Communications", ACP Syme Magazines >


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 12 12:14:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
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Subject: Re: Yacht Boy Mods????
Date: 10 Oct 1996 03:45:59 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, Jake Brodsky <[e-mail]>
writes:

>Subject:       Re: Yacht Boy Mods????
>From:  Jake Brodsky <[e-mail]>
>Date:  Wed, 09 Oct 1996 16:26:52 -0400
>
>^RacerX^ wrote:
>>
>> I have A Grundig YB 400.I was wondering if there were any mods that
>> can be done to this fine little portable to make it even better??
>>      Thanks..
>>                        ^RacerX^
>
>I've been meaning to play with this radio, but I can't even open the
>case without damaging it.  Does anyone know whether a service manual
>exists for this radio?
>
>--
>Jake Brodsky, mailto:[e-mail]
>PP-ASEL IA, Cessna Cardinal N30946, Based @ MD24
>Amateur Radio Station AB3A
>"Beware of the massive impossible!"
>
>

The best mod for the Grundig YB-400 is to replace it with a Sangean
ATS-909.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Colin Newell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: "WGTG" USA ON 5085KHz AFTER 22:00 UTC!
Date: 16 Oct 1996 13:46:03 -0700
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In <5430g8$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (K. Scott) writes:

>Radio Station "WGTG" USA is on 5085 KHz after 22:00 UTC. Tune into Old
>Time Radio on WGTG Sat Nites from 3:00-4:00 UTC, "North of 49". Thanks.

Just what we need, more loud-mouth, heavy-handed, unwelcomed and
opinionated , self-important, out-of-band and illegally allocated,
self-made, self-published, g-a-r-b-a-g-e  from Below the 49th parallel!

I am going to design a radio that automatically filters out
Zealotcasters and kook-conveying American bullhorn broadcasters.

r. colin newell

http://espresso.ts.uvic.ca
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From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
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Subject: "WGTG" USA ON NEW FREQUENCY OF 5085 KHz, after 6:00 PM ESTime!
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"WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: "WGTG" USA ON NEW FREQUENCY OF 5085 KHz, after 6:00 PM ESTime!
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[e-mail] (K. Scott) wrote:

>"WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
>check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
>nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.

ESTime, is that Werner Erhardt time?  Do you mean Eastern Standard
time?  That doesn't happen for another 10 days.  Do you mean Eastern
Daylight time?  How does someone in say....Ireland compute his local
time from that?  Around hear we use utc (GMT) which is EST + 5 hours.
dr



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:44 1996
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Does anyone know what I have to do to have my own radio station?  I just
want one for me and my neighbor.

thanx


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:45 1996
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Please define what you mean by your own radio station.  If you want to
communicate between yourself and your neighbor, you can use 49 Mhz
radios (like walkie-talkies) sold by various outlets such as Radio
Shack with no license required.  You can also use Citizen's Band
radio.



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From: James Lee Tabor <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: *** ANNOUNCE: MUFsight HF Propagation Prediction Software ***
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 13:14:33 -0500
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Hello Mr. Collings,

> MUFsight is a Windows program for plotting HF propagation data on
> world maps in either spherical or azimuthal projections.  Uses the
> respected MINIMUF algorithm.

Welcome to a field that is getting more crowded. Did you see the QST
review of prop programs in the Sept and Oct '96 issue?

The second part, in Oct '96, discusses another program that
uses the same algorythm.

73,
Jim
--
CAPMan HF Propagation Prediction & System Analysis Software
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/KU5S


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:46 1996
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Dear All,

We plan to launch the AOR DataMaster control software for the
AR7030 and AR3030 at the Leicester Show (England) on Friday 18th
October.

Further details of the package are on my website:

        http://wwww.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/

Simon

--
Simon Collings, G4SGI
Radio Communications Consultant
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Colin Newell)
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Subject: ---------NRD535D  VS  AOR7030-----Where ? Why ?
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I have been getting quite a few requests for this review.

Why has'nt it appeared on the Web site ?

Well, there have been numerous reports about the
number of AOR7030's having small problems from
the factory.

I did not want to write a shining article about this
receiver when I did'nt feel that it had been truely
tested before being released to the public. (IMHO)

The observations of the four men that checked it out
informally were as follows:

The NRD is easier to control and easier to stay on track
without getting lost in a sea of menus.
The 7030 would be easier to travel with. It is as sensitive and
selective as the NRD. The audio is virtually the same.

There is nothing that you can hear on the NRD that you
will not hear on the 7030. It all comes down to ergonomics
and economics. If you like to spin knobs, then the NRD is for you.
If you like to wade through menus and have the same complete
control of what is going on in a receiver then buy the 7030.

Only for the dollar value does the 7030 win.
In the long-run, who knows, the NRD is a darn robust receiver
with a tried and true following and a committment to quality
control.

Tough call.

http://espresso.ts.uvic.ca
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Duane Allred)
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Subject: -=== Has the GRUNDIG 900 or 950 been calcelled? ===-
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 22:35:25 GMT
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-=== Has the GRUNDIG 900 or 950 been calcelled? ===-

I'm not sure of the model number, but they had a picture of it on
their home page, and now it's gone.  My EMAILS to them have gone
unanswered so far........



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From: Ilkka Suni <[e-mail]>
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Subject: 1480 kHz  HC... R Sucre QTH and address?
Date: 14 Oct 1996 16:54:26 GMT
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Does anybody know the QTH and address for the Ecuadorian Radio Sucre on
1480 kHz (recently monitored here in Finland)? The station is not listed
in the 1996 WRTH. Judging by the DJ's words, the station would be located
in Machal=E1. Did I read him right?
A couple more questions about Latin Americans:
Recently heard a Venezuelan, beating of R Mundial Margar=EDta, on 1020
kHz with a (Instituto Radiof=F3nico) F=E9 y Alegr=EDa program, but couldn't
copy any identification. Which one of the two; Radio Alegr=EDa, Chivacoa
and R Calendario, Maracaibo carries F=E9 y Alegr=EDa programs? Or is YVTW R
Alegr=EDa's real name R F=E9 y Alegr=EDa?
Is the Brazilian Radio Araripe, Ipu, CE (1520 kHz) on air yet?
Thanks a million if you could help me with these ones!
73 de Ilkka Suni,
Joutseno, Finland



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Subject: Re: 1620 in Chicago
Date: 13 Oct 1996 09:26:02 -0400
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Probably you're getting one of the many TIS stations (530, 1610. 1620 are
the usual haunts).
They're run by various gov't agencies-- roads , traffic, etc

Travelers Info Svc

Also, many real estate firms now have mini stations in vacant homes. You
drive by, they have a sign "tune to 530 kHz" and you'll hear a sales pitch
on the house.

I SUSPECT there are now more TRANSMITTERS than people in the US.
Garage door openers, CBs, cordless phones, cellphones, baby monitors, etc


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:51 1996
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From: Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:07:24 +0200
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Dave Rickmers wrote:
>
> Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >Philip J. Smith wrote:
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any idea what I could do (legally) about this situation.
> >>
> >> My neighbor is (legally) running a business out of his home, and leaves h
is
> >> PCs on 24/7. Since he started doing this, my SW reception is littered wit
h
> >> RFI. I've tried putting an antenna up at the far corner of the lot (away
> >> from his house) and my receivers still get about 3 units of peanut butter
> >> on the meters.
> >>
> >> He refuses to turn off the PCs for any length of time, of course.
>
> >Well, you could stop off at the national broadcasting commission in Ulan
> >Bator and tell them what is happening. 8-^
>
> >Seriously, though, if people *must* bring up local issues in an
> >international Internet, the least they can do is specify which country
> >they are talking about so that the rest of us can skip the message if we
> >find it irrelevant -- and the information should be in the Subject so
> >that we don't have to waste unnecessary time and money downloading the
> >entire message to our newsreaders.
>
> >                                       -- Aron
> They have no computers where you live?
> dr

We actually have a larger number of computers per capita than the USA
does. However, once you start going on about how to deal with
interference, you get into local laws. The net is international. By and
large, people outside of the USA have to pay a lot more for connection
time to the net than people within the USA. When Americans go on about
local issues, it cost us (outside the USA) quite a bit just to find out
that what is being discussed is irrelevant. By putting a warning in the
subject field saying that this is an internal American matter, you would
be demonstrating some courtesy.

                                        -- Aron


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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
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Subject: Re: 24hr Interference from Neighbor's PC
Date: 15 Oct 1996 07:10:16 GMT
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At Caddyshack, the Omen Technology World Corporate Headquarters,
I generally have three computers running continuously (with monitors
switched off when not watching).  I have found the following three
techniques effective at eliminating most of the problem.

1.  The computers and peripherals sit on a table with screen stapled to
the underside.  Copper or brass screen would be cool, but I used plain
AL screen from a hardware store.  Under the table and fastened to the
screen is a large surplus powerline filter bought at a local surplus
store.  All the computer stuff is connected to the downside of that
filter.

1a.  I use an AT&T phone line protector grounded to the screen on
the modem and FAX lines.  I don't know if this is really necessary.

2.  The shortwave antenna coax has Radio Shack ferrite isolators
between the receiver and a ground rod outside the listening room.
From there there is a 100 foot run of coax running away from the
house.  At that end there is another ground (currently a dog kennel
fence) and another 100 fet of coax to the antenna.  This gets rid
of most of the RFI except for hash near 10 mHz when the Ethernet
is used.

Two other computers are used during the day and are not filtered
this way.  When they're on the radio in my bedroom with a 50'
wire out the window goes nuts.

Hope this helps


--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
POB 4681 Portland OR 97208     503-614-0430   FAX:[phone]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob)
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Subject: Re: << HELP  >>  Is it cable TV or computer interference?
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I may be way off here, but isn't the colorburst signal on a TV around
thah frequency range?

I never remember the exact colorburst frequency range...



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:54 1996
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From: "Carroll Senn" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: << HELP  >>  Is it cable TV or computer interference?
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Bob <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<53tm41$[e-mail]>...
> I may be way off here, but isn't the colorburst signal on a TV around
> thah frequency range?
>
> I never remember the exact colorburst frequency range...
>
>


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
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In article <546bsc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
writes:
>
>If you are getting hash on LW, MW, or the international shortwave
>bands, suspect a computer, television, or other electronic device
>rather than the cable system.

My experience with cable TV systems is that the cable is often
*severely* contaminated with common mode HF hash. This couples very
well to any nearby antenna. The VHF/UHF signals are in differential
mode, with the field largely confined to the inside of the cable.

I've learned, when travelling, to keep my radio and its antenna as far
as possible from the TV and its cable connection in my hotel room. At
home, computers are more trouble, handled by outdoor antennas with well
grounded coax cable as leadin, but some of this is just that the
computers are closer to the radios.

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
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Subject: Re: << HELP  >>  Is it cable TV or computer interference?
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In article <53tm41$[e-mail]>, Bob <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I may be way off here, but isn't the colorburst signal on a TV around
>thah frequency range?
>
>I never remember the exact colorburst frequency range...
>

The NTSC colorburst is 3.58 mHz.  This signal is radiated by most
color TV sets when they are in operation, or by poorly shielded
or poorly grounded baseband wiring
between a VCR, A/V receiver, Laserdisc player, or monitor.

The cable TV leadin typically contains frequencies in the VHF and UHF
ranges.

If you are getting hash on LW, MW, or the international shortwave
bands, suspect a computer, television, or other electronic device
rather than the cable system.

There is a possibility that an overhead cable TV system will transmit
RFI from one house to another.

--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:57 1996
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From: "John L. Berenyi" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: <<< Vintage SWL/Ham Filters Update!! >>>
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Hello Everybody,


Just to let you know, I recently spoke to Daryl Kemper of Network
Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona this week.  As was mentioned months back,
the company is planning to manufacture a variety of filters for all
those great older rigs like the Drakes, Collins, etc.  Any filter band
width can be made based on customer request.  As was told to me they
need about 250 potential customers to have a profitable run.  Bare
minimum is 100.  They have only 40 customers right now.  If your
interested in obtaining that hard to find or non-existent filter please
fax or write to these guys what your needs are ie. model, make, filter
band-width, etc.  Only those people on the list will get a filter.
Anything left over is up for grabs.

Each filter will also come with a full plot of its personal specs.  I
myself am going for the 3 Khz filter for the Drake R7A once offered by
Sherwood and Gilfer and manufactured by Network Science!  Just remember,
technology has come a long way since these filters were offered years
ago.  His new designs are far superior to the older ones.

Daryl has asked me to have anyone interested to please write or fax to:


Network Sciences
3382 West Osborn Rd.
Phoenix AZ 85017

Fax- 602-278-7033

Please feel free to repost this message any where.


Sincerely,

John Berenyi Jr.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:50:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Matti Koskinen)
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Subject: Active antenna
Date: 17 Oct 1996 10:46:45 GMT
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Hi all

Some time ago there was an URL to HTML-file, that contained a circut
of an active antenna. the URL was something like espresso.ts.uvic.ca or
so. If the designer reads this, or if someone know his email-address,
please send it to me.

The antenna works superb. It outperforms my Datong AD-270. With Datong
just an audible signal comes out loud and clearly when I connect this
ant. I also tried a MW-loop whith the same circuit and it works also
very neatly. The noise is a bit of a problem, couldn't find the ECG-
transistors, so I used what I had in my junkbox. Datong has better
local interference supression due to its balanced dipole design, but
inside when you turn off the computer, noise is very much reduced.

Many thanks to the designer (may be H.Caron or so)

Matti

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Colin Newell)
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Subject: Re: Active antenna
Date: 17 Oct 1996 13:23:55 -0700
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In <5452ql$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Matti Koskinen) writes:

>The antenna works superb. It outperforms my Datong AD-270. With Datong
>just an audible signal comes out loud and clearly when I connect this
>ant. I also tried a MW-loop whith the same circuit and it works also
>very neatly. The noise is a bit of a problem, couldn't find the ECG-
>transistors, so I used what I had in my junkbox. Datong has better
>local interference supression due to its balanced dipole design, but
>inside when you turn off the computer, noise is very much reduced.


And what is amazing is its simplicity!
1 MOSFET , 1- NPN signal transistor, 1 - toroid
a few capacitors and resistors, a variable-capacitor scrounged from
somewhere and a bit of PC expertise and you have a top notch
ACTIVE ANTENNA for a fraction of the cost..

http://espresso.ts.uvic.ca
The Shortwave Listeners Own Web Site



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From: [e-mail] (Colin Newell)
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Subject: Re: Active antenna
Date: 17 Oct 1996 13:14:44 -0700
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In <5452ql$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Matti Koskinen) writes:

>Hi all

>Some time ago there was an URL to HTML-file, that contained a circut
>of an active antenna. the URL was something like espresso.ts.uvic.ca or
>so. If the designer reads this, or if someone know his email-address,
>please send it to me.

BLUSH **

thanks,

      CONGRATS : Your the first person that has built it and reported
      back to me..

colin newell
http://espresso.ts.uvic.ca



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From: [e-mail] (Matti Koskinen)
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Subject: Re: Active antenna
Date: 19 Oct 1996 09:23:22 GMT
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(Stuff deleted)
>I don't do any desing, just homebrewer that like to experiment.
>Actualy, I've seen similar circuits, based on a mosfet and Si trans.
>since ~1973. Most of them used RCA's 40673 dual gate mosfet, for which
>ECG222 (or NTE222) are direct replacements. What transistors did you
>used yourself? They may be even better!!
>
I used a Fairchild mosfet, which works fine, the type is 417-?, and as
the transistor 2N2222A.

>>On the ML loop subject, the first time I heard about it that was on
>this n.g.  Someone did give dimentions to build it on an 18 inches
>wooden frame and ~ 365 pf variable cap. So I decided to give it a try
>as I had a salvage cap and some thin wire on hand. But, being very
>lazy (lazyness is the base of all important discovery, ain't it? No,
>error is!  OK.  But lazyness is good second ;-) ), I just jolted the
>wiring around a very mondane cardbox box of about 20H x 15L x 15D
>inches!!
I updated my old loop with this circuit. It's 1 m a side and consists of
7 turns coil, which is tuned with a 500 pF cap, and the feedback loop
is 3 turns. When the pot is adjusted, the signal level is increased
incredibly and the Q-value of the circuit is also improved. Just below
the level of oscillating the signal can be peaked with cap to maximum.
The adjustment is very sharp. Also this loop is very directive. The
signal can be nulled, if the gain is held at minimum. The gain of this
circuit is so high that when at maximum, the signal can be heard in spite
of the direction. One have to twiddle with the adjustments to get the
best reception.
>

>I've also tried to use junked BCB ferrite antenna loop in replacement
>of the big loop. Seams it works almost as well, at a much smaller
>size. The other night, I was monitoring two N.Y. state stations out of
>Montreal. No big dx there. But both were on same frequency I don't
>recall. One was music, the other one someone talking. On my bare
>receiver, I was getting them with almost no signal stenght indication,
>one on top of the other. Very difficult to distinguish what the guy
>was talking about or earing the music in an acceptable way.
>
>Using this little setup, 365 pf var. cap. // to BCB ferrite loop, the
>s.s went up to about 5 to 6 on a 7 scale, and orienting the setup
>properly, could almost nullify any of them in favor of the other and
>acheive better readability. The station appeared to be about 70 to 80
>degres apart relativaly to my location.

The first thing I did with this circuit was to use it with a ferrite
rod. I also could nullify stations by turnig the rod. As with the loop,
this circuit gave very strong signal. Here in Finland I listened to
Near East arab stations on MW. And no problem with the local stations,
they were easily nulled out.
>
Matti


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From: [e-mail] (Barry, WA2KLS)
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Subject: Active indoor antenna needed
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 04:18:01 GMT
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I'm looking for an indoor Shortwave antenna. Also need one for MW
DXing. Something like the Palomar, Kiwa or Dymek Mckay antennas.
Anyone have one for sale? Regards, Barry, WA2KLS



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Parkhill)
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Subject: Advice for a new enthusiast
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:34:12 GMT
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Hi, all.
I've been lurking here for a while, picking up info. on shortwave, and
I think I'm just about ready to make the leap and buy a radio. I live
in Kingston, Ont., Canada, and I've been looking around, but I haven't
found a good, full featured radio at an affordable (read cheap) price.
I'd welcome any info about used sets and where to find them, or good
new sets that won't cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks for your help,


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From: Gary <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Advice for a new enthusiast
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Dave Parkhill wrote:
>
> Hi, all.
> I've been lurking here for a while, picking up info. on shortwave, and
> I think I'm just about ready to make the leap and buy a radio. I live
> in Kingston, Ont., Canada, and I've been looking around, but I haven't
> found a good, full featured radio at an affordable (read cheap) price.
> I'd welcome any info about used sets and where to find them, or good
> new sets that won't cost an arm and a leg.
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
>
> ****************************************************************************
****     

> Dave Parkhill
> [e-mail]
>
> "Albert is a very poor student. He is mentally slow, unsociable and is
> always daydreaming. He is spoiling it for the rest of the class. It would
> be in the best interests of all if he were removed from school immediately."
>
>  -- Teacher's comments about Albert Einstein
> ****************************************************************************
****
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Gary Beck
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Advice for a new enthusiast
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 07:02:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dave Parkhill) wrote:

>Hi, all.
>I've been lurking here for a while, picking up info. on shortwave, and
>I think I'm just about ready to make the leap and buy a radio. I live
>in Kingston, Ont., Canada, and I've been looking around, but I haven't
>found a good, full featured radio at an affordable (read cheap) price.

  Look in the rec.radio.swap newsgroup for all of the used radio deals.
You also should find out if there are some hamfests (electronics and
computer flea markets) in your area (less likely in the winter months).

  Also, try Universal Radio of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA,
phone [phone], fax [phone].
  You get a warranty when you buy a used radio from Universal.  I've dealt
with them, and am a satisfied customer.

====== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
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=== [e-mail] ==== Copyright 1996 All Rights Reserved ===



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (cphij)
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Subject: Africa No 1
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 21:36:52 -0400
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Africa No 1 (Gabon) now has web page at:

   http://www.sit.ca/africa.

No email link that I could find though.

cphij


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:07 1996
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From: Jay Novello <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: African unid on 9640 off at 2200 UT
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 17:42:44 -0400
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Wilmac291 wrote:
>
> I've been hearing an African station the last couple of weeks from around
> 2100 to 2200 UTC sign off on 9640 kHz.

I came across this myself yesterday, just as the anthem was ending.
I was sure it was something out of the ordinary.  The signal was all
alone on the frequency and sounded fantastic.

I'm listening to it now (around 2140, Saturday, October 10th) and it's
way down in the mud, suffering severe splash from an over-enthusiastic
RDPI sports announcer 5kHz down.

I'll keep my eye on this one.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rick Livermore)
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Subject: Re: African unid on 9640 off at 2200 UT
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[e-mail] (Wilmac291) wrote:

>I've been hearing an African station the last couple of weeks from around
>2100 to 2200 UTC sign off on 9640 kHz.  African language(?) and music,
>also some US pop music.  2155 UTC is a religious message and off with
>anthem at 2200 UTC.  I've heard mentions of various countries in the
>broadcast, but haven't nailed down an ID.  Any help?

>Thanks and 73's,
>Bill McClintock
>Mpls


  Heard the station today (Sunday, 13 Oct 96)  with fair signal.  I
did not catch a positive ID, but I did notice that the  a nnouncer
used a bit of english at the end of programme, incl "see you tomorrow"
& "towards midnight". Tune for "Abide With Me" led into a semi-english
christian talk at 2255 incl the phrase "voice of the african dove"
This seems to indicate a new  Zambian religious station.
  But. The national anthem sounds more like Mozambique's according to
Encarta95, so it could also be a rejuvenated R Mozambque from Beira.

 As they say on the X-Files, the truth (ID) is out there. Keep trying.



  Rick




















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Irv McWherter wrote:
>
> Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
> >
> > There was a store chain called Lafayette Radio Electronics in the New York
> > area in the late 60s.

> > ₧If memory serves me correctly Allied bought out Lafayette or maybe
> Lafayette bought out Allied.  But the bottom line is the survivor was
> bought by the Tandy Leather Company and became what we know and love as
> Radio Shack.

Radio Shack (Tandy) bought out Allied in the late '60's or
early 70's.

Lafayette had several stores nationwide (I remember going to their
Pasadena and Hawthorne (CA) stores in the late '70's), but they
had all disappeared (except possibly for a few stores in New York)
around 1980-81. I don't know if Radio Shack bought them out or
not. . .


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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
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Charles P. Hobbs wrote:
>
>
> Radio Shack (Tandy) bought out Allied in the late '60's or
> early 70's.
>
> Lafayette had several stores nationwide (I remember going to their
> Pasadena and Hawthorne (CA) stores in the late '70's), but they
> had all disappeared (except possibly for a few stores in New York)
> around 1980-81. I don't know if Radio Shack bought them out or
> not. . .


We almost have the story, there were in the late '50s and early '60s
three main players in the mail order electronics business Allied,
Lafayette, and Radio Shack (pre-Tandy). Lafayette went belly-up and
later Tandy Leather purchased Radio Shack (and even later they bought
Allied). All of these concerns sold components and manufactured items
as well as kits.

Tom


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From: [e-mail] (Stuart T. Lent)
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"Charles P. Hobbs" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Irv McWherter wrote:
>>
>> Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>> >
>> > There was a store chain called Lafayette Radio Electronics in the New Yor
k
>> > area in the late 60s.

>> > ₧If memory serves me correctly Allied bought out Lafayette or maybe
>> Lafayette bought out Allied.  But the bottom line is the survivor was
>> bought by the Tandy Leather Company and became what we know and love as
>> Radio Shack.

>Radio Shack (Tandy) bought out Allied in the late '60's or
>early 70's.

>Lafayette had several stores nationwide (I remember going to their
>Pasadena and Hawthorne (CA) stores in the late '70's), but they
>had all disappeared (except possibly for a few stores in New York)
>around 1980-81. I don't know if Radio Shack bought them out or
>not. . .


Yes radio shack did buyout those companys. I still have the catalogs
of some of the beautiful equipment sold in those good ol' days.



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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Allied, Lafayette, Tandy (was: Re: Anyone know this radio?
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In article <[e-mail]>, Richard Congdon <[e-mail]> wrote:

>There was a rediculous craze for the CB in '73 or '74.
>Richard

It began in the mid-sixties, as I recall. At the time I often heard US CBers
in Holland, just above the noise floor. The FCC allocated the 27-MHz band to
short-range radio. Somebody there did not know that the Allies used receivers
in England to intercept German military traffic in Africa around the same
frequency. As a platoon leader in the Dutch army in 1958 I often heard French
tanks in Algeria in the then cavalry band, 21-29 MHz FM.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario


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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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"Christopher A. King" ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> Wasn't Radio Shack a local chain of stores in the Boston area that
> existed as far back as the early 1960s -- mabye even longer ago than
> that -- and eventually became a national chain?
>

Recollections of the pre-Tandy Radio Shack.

I remember buying replacement earphone wiring from the Radio Shack
Catalog, while I was a teenager in Brooklyn, during the 1950s.  As I
recall, the Catalog gave a founding date that was during the 1920s.

During the early 1960s, my wife and I made a day trip up to Boston during
which I bought a ten-transistor, leather-cased, portable AM radio with two
tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) front-end stages, at Radio Shack Store #2.  My
wife found that the store had a closeout-home-appliance department
(someone REALLY was thinking), and picked up a really-hefty,
cast-aluminum, Knapp Monarch electric griddle for about 50% of a
reasonable price.



--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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> We almost have the story, there were in the late '50s and early '60s
> three main players in the mail order electronics business Allied,
> Lafayette, and Radio Shack (pre-Tandy). Lafayette went belly-up and
> later Tandy Leather purchased Radio Shack (and even later they bought
> Allied). All of these concerns sold components and manufactured items
> as well as kits.


Re:  Lafayette Radio

>From what I can recall, the nail in Lafayette's business was the CB radio.
There was a rediculous craze for the CB in '73 or '74.  People were buying
them like mad, and Lafayette evidently had quite a stock of them when the
FCC approved the 40 channel CB.  This made LRE's inventory of the older
24 channel CBs obsolete and unwanted almost overnight.  There were probably
other contributing factors, but I remember reading it was the CB that did it.

Richard



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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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[e-mail] (Stuart T. Lent) wrote:
>"Charles P. Hobbs" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>Irv McWherter wrote:
>>> Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>>> > There was a store chain called Lafayette Radio Electronics in the New Yo
rk
>>> > area in the late 60s.
>>> > If memory serves me correctly Allied bought out Lafayette or maybe
>>> Lafayette bought out Allied.  But the bottom line is the survivor was
>>> bought by the Tandy Leather Company and became what we know and love as
>>> Radio Shack.
>>Radio Shack (Tandy) bought out Allied in the late '60's or
>>early 70's.
>>Lafayette had several stores nationwide (I remember going to their
>>Pasadena and Hawthorne (CA) stores in the late '70's), but they

  Lafayette had many stores across the country, and in markets as small as
Raleigh, NC.  I remember going into the Lafayette store in Raleigh as a
9 year old with my dad in 1964 as he purchased a couple of CB radios to use
in his business (that's one of the things that CB was originally for... of
course, they didn't work out too well for that :-).
  Lafayette had a store in Raleigh as recently as 1980 or so.

  Allied Radio was bought out, but they STILL put out a catalog of
"Industrial Electronics parts."  I've got one that's a couple of years old
in my office, and just called them (a few days before this thread started)
to get them to send me an update.  This catalog does NOT have any ham,
scanner or shortwave radios, however.

  I have some Lafayette and Allied catalogs from the 1966-1968 era, and
we're going to take a trip down memory lane with them and other items at
our next club meeting.

  In the mid-1960s, as a kid in the 10-11 year old range, I remember seeing
"tabloid" type sales papers from a company called Radio Shack.  I was
frustrated because the only store locations listed were in Texas, and they
were giving away free flashlights, but every offer said, "Must pick up in
person.  None sent by mail."  :-)
  I wanted one of those free flashlights... and ultimately they expanded
into North Carolina, and I got one (or two, or three  :-).

  They don't give away flashlights anymore.  I guess they just decided that
promotion wasn't worth the money any more.

========= Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)   |    Hey, Bill & Hillary!
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Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group   |  tax cut you promised
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:17 1996
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From: Robbin Olson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AM DX: Radio OZ?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 09:54:27 -0500
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Eric Reid wrote:
>
> It's not in the FCC database, nor in the list of proposed expanded
> allocations. "Radio OZ" out of "the Ohio Valley" at 1660KHZ...seems
> to be aimed at kids...can anyone enlighten me?
>
> Many thanks/ERR
>
> +----------------------------------------------------------------------+> |
    Eric Reid       Sun Microsystems      [e-mail]      +
> +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
I wonder if it is the same "RADIO OZ" that originates in my city of
Minneapolis, Minnesota?  I can check this out for you.

R. Olson


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From: [e-mail] (DavidYocis)
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Subject: Re: AM DX: Radio OZ?
Date: 16 Oct 1996 18:05:56 -0400
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Eric Reid wrote:

> "Radio OZ" out of "the Ohio Valley" at 1660KHZ...seems to be
> aimed at kids...can anyone enlighten me?

Radio Aahs (not OZ) is a satellite kids network, relayed by many AM
stations in the US, including WJDM-1660 Elizabeth NJ.

David Yocis
[e-mail]


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Eric Reid wrote:

> It's not in the FCC database, nor in the list of proposed expanded
> allocations. "Radio OZ" out of "the Ohio Valley" at 1660KHZ...seems
> to be aimed at kids...can anyone enlighten me?

I thought that this was out of Elizabeth, NJ...

C.K.


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It's not in the FCC database, nor in the list of proposed expanded
allocations. "Radio OZ" out of "the Ohio Valley" at 1660KHZ...seems
to be aimed at kids...can anyone enlighten me?

Many thanks/ERR

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|     Eric Reid       Sun Microsystems      [e-mail]      +
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+


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From: "Mark" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: AM DX: Radio OZ?
Date: 17 Oct 1996 05:21:35 GMT
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Here in KY I have been hearing Radio OZ for the past couple of weeks.  They
give "tristate weather" at :25 past the hour.  They are listed in WRTH/96
on p. 533 at 1660.  They also give an 800 number 1.800.552.2470.  You reach
a recording with three options including playing the brain game and
dedications.

Mark Bryant
KB4SML

David W. Knisely <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> Uh, I am sorry but 1660 is out of the U.S. AM broadcast band.  WJDM is on

> 1530 at last report.  I have been listening to 1660, and have heard
> nothing, but if someone is hearing it there, it is either a spur or a
> pirate.
> --
> David W. Knisely, KA0CZC   email: [e-mail]
> 1616 North 14th St., Beatrice, Nebr.  68310
>
> Prairie Astronomy Club, Inc.  http://www.infoanalytic.com/pac/
>
> BABYLON 5: Our last best hope for QUALITY science fiction.
>


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        I believe this is a station in the Cincinnati area.  I forget the
call letters of the station, but they also broadcast Brother Stair later
at night.

 --
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


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Date: 17 Oct 1996 15:34:22 -0400
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Lester John Ness wrote:

> I believe this is a station out of the Cincinnati area.

You're thinking of WAOZ-1360 Cincinnati, which carried Radio Aahs (and
Brother Stair at night) until recently.  They are now WAZU, and I believe
they have switched formats to CNN Headline News, with local talk in the
evenings and CBS sports.  I hear them very infrequently in New York and
can't personally verify that info, but I read it on the Internet so it
must be true! ;-)

David Yocis
[e-mail]


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In article <[e-mail]>, "Christopher A. King"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Eric Reid wrote:
>
> > It's not in the FCC database, nor in the list of proposed expanded
> > allocations. "Radio OZ" out of "the Ohio Valley" at 1660KHZ...seems
> > to be aimed at kids...can anyone enlighten me?
>
> I thought that this was out of Elizabeth, NJ...
>
> C.K.

You're talking about WJDM, I believe. My first guess is a pirate. A few
months ago there was a report in alt.radio.pirate of the phrase *I am the
great and wonderful Oz* heard ar 6955kHz, a popular pirate frequency.
Could be the same people, but I can't be certain.


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From: [e-mail] (RKDX)
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Subject: Re: AM DX: Radio OZ?
Date: 17 Oct 1996 23:31:21 -0400
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Radio Ahs on 1660 is WJDM Elizabeth, NJ. The Tri-state mentions people
have heard are NY-NJ-CT. WJDM also operates on 1530 as a daytime only
station with a different format. The stations being granted allocations in
the new expanded band are allowed to simultaneously operate on their old
frequencies for 5 years.

73 de Robert Kramer  N9MBK

Check out my Medium wave/longwave DX web site at
url: http://members.aol.com/rkdx/index.html


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Tony Calguire <[e-mail]> wrote:

> On Thu, 17 Oct 1996, David W. Knisely wrote:
>
> > Uh, I am sorry but 1660 is out of the U.S. AM broadcast band.  WJDM is on
> > 1530 at last report.  I have been listening to 1660, and have heard
> > nothing, but if someone is hearing it there, it is either a spur or a
> > pirate.
> > --
>
> Boy, are you out of touch! :-) You should hang out here more often.  The
> expanded AM broadcast band, WJDM-1660, and Radio Aahs have been old news
> here for the better part of a year.

Yep. Someone's been sitting under a rock somewhere. :^)

I've been listening to WJDM 1660 from here in New Zealand for months
now. Likewise KXBT when it was on 1640. We've got a local aeronautical
beacon on 1630 so KXBT's spoiled now.

Anyone hearing a carrier on 1680? I've picked it up a couple of nights.
Any ideas?

Andy Gardner
Wellington, New Zealand
Telecom XTRA - Just say NO


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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: antique Zenith Radio
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 96 04:25:56 GMT
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On 10/11/96 4:52PM, in message <[e-mail]>, Vincent Ramo
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Greetings!
> The attached text is a message I barfed into the FIDOnet for sale SIG
> earlier.  If anybody is interested or could point me to a net link that
> would be of some help I would appreciate it.  My brother had it in his
> girlfriends garage sale for $150.00 I about dumped a load in my shorts. I
> really think it is worth much more.
Believe it or not, not according to the Bunis book of antique radios. I have
many old tube sets and found the prices disappointing. I have a totally mint
1938 Howard console that is listed at only about $90.00 for the condition it i
s
in, an a 1947 Silvertone console, Record Player/Shortwave listed at about
$60.00. Strange, considering the tubes are probably worth that much, and I hav
e
completely refinished the wood and electronics, and it has the original manual

and SWL listening guide. I think some prices need to be adjusted on these old
sets.

 Maybe they ARE that common, but I sure don't run into many at garage sales or

swap meets.

Bill Baka




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From: [e-mail] (Michael Trolly)
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Subject: Any GOOD shortwave stations?
Date: 18 Oct 1996 23:06:48 GMT
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I have this radio at home. It get's Marine Band and Shortwave stations as
well as AM and FM. So, I hear that you can get Shortwave stations from all
over the world. Is that true? If so, I guess I won't be limited to just
Ottawa radio stations. Is there any people who operate commercial stations
on Shortwave? What frequency are they on? What do they play? Thanks very
much! :) BTW: How hard is it to get your own radio station.
--
Michael David Trolly (aka Martian)  |   More than a thousand words won't say,
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada       --|-- More than my life could not repay,
[e-mail]           |   More than a thousand things I do
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~cq462/  |   Won't make it up to you. [Petra]


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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
: of them take a looong to respond.
: --
: If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
: for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
:   [e-mail]
: http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html
I don't have any names off hand as I'm not a QSL enthusiast, but some
stations are known for never replying to reception reports.  Some of the
smaller third world stations probably wouldn't have a clue of how to
reply to a QSL request, and probably can't read it anyway if it isn't in
their language.

tim gueguen [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
of them take a looong to respond.
--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
  [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html




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From: [e-mail] (Charles P. Crawford)
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Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN
Colburn) wrote:

> Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
> of them take a looong to respond.
> --

kEN,

I must have sent over a dozen letters to Radio Jordan since about 1989. The
closest I ever came to a reply has been the occasional Radio Jordan
schedule.
Once I sent a report to one of the announcers who had done about an hour of
Grateful Dead. He was American and was working in Jordan for some
international company and doing the SW program every week, I think. Anyway
it seems that he got transfered to the UK and they forwarded my letter to
him. He thanked me for the letter and wrote about playing the Grateful Dead
music - but never really confirmed anything.

Radio Pyongyang is difficult for Americans apparently. I kept sending
reports to them and never heard anything from them. I even got a report
sent to them from scandinavia earlier this year - I haven't heard anything
from that report either. Yet recently I saw where a report sent from Cuba
by an American was quite promptly QSL'd.

Charlie in western KY.

--
   "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."
                                          B. Dylan


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From: [e-mail] (Sonya Lyles)
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Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:
>Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a
lot of them take a looong to respond.<

  Unless that have changed their policy, unbknownst to me, in the last
coupla years -- -- the BBC won't QSL! All they will send you is tacky
form letter saying "we don't QSL"

            _
           (_`
           ._)onya


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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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In article <545rc2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:

> kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
> : of them take a looong to respond.
> : --
> : If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
> : for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
> :   [e-mail]
> : http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html
> I don't have any names off hand as I'm not a QSL enthusiast, but some
> stations are known for never replying to reception reports.  Some of the
> smaller third world stations probably wouldn't have a clue of how to
> reply to a QSL request, and probably can't read it anyway if it isn't in
> their language.
>
> tim gueguen [e-mail]

Supposedly, Botswana's state run shortwave had a firm no QSL policy in the
mid 80s. Many of those third world stations-especially remote stations in
Indonesia-have no way to get snailmail to them. Other third world
stations-especially tropical band stations in Central/South America, are
supposedly happy to respond to QSLs, as long as they are in the native
language (usually Spanish) and don't use jargon such as GMT or SINPO
codes.


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From: [e-mail] (Paul Routenburg)
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Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
writes:
> Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
> of them take a looong to respond.
>
  I guess it is somewhat of an individual thing, and depends on what you reall
y
consider to be a "QSL". In the past some stations such as Radio Finland and
maybe Radio Denmark decided to stop sending any QSLs at all as a cost-saving
measure. They would still send schedules and respond to letters about their
programming, so if all you wanted was an acknowledgement that you had heard
them, or some kind of reply, that was still possible. But if you wanted a
card or letter saying "You heard us on this frequency on this date at this
time"  then you were pretty much out of luck. Some stations, such as the BBC,
would send a card but with no data at all on it. Would you consider this as a
QSL?  A lot of stations don't have time to actually check the details you
give and simply send a card as a courtesy with the details just filled in
automatically. The there was Radio Canada and the cards they sent out with
program schedules. The listener would fill in the details, send the card back
and the station would stamp it and return it. Obviously this was an automatic
procedure since getting a QSL for Radio Canada via their relay in Bhutan on
5025 kHz or Tristan on 3290 kHz was simply just a matter of filling out the
card and sending it in.
  With a lot of stations in third world countries getting a QSL may be near to
impossible because of the language barrier, poor mail service or people at the
station simply not having the time or interest to reply. This can change as
people at the station move on and are replaced or if you happen to catch the
person who gets your letter in a good mood.
  Each person no doubt has their favourite stations that seem to not like
them for some reason. For years I sent reports to the station in Malawi
without any luck, while it seemed just about everyone else I knew was getting
a reply. On the other hand I often got a reply the first time I wrote to
other stations that many others had problems with.
  Since I haven't sent out reception reports in years I can't really say
anything about particular stations since their policy may have changed over
the years. I remember North Korea being particularly adverse to answering
reports though a few people did manage to get a reply from them. Then there
was the infamous Omar M. Omar at Radio Tanzania in Zanzibar, who has maybe
finally retired by now!

paul

--
Paul Routenburg                --------->  [e-mail]
Centre for Subatomic Research
University of Alberta                     Hmmm...free space...
Edmonton, Alberta                 Maybe I should put something deep &
CANADA   T6G 2N5                          profound here?


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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In article <545rc2$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:
>kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
>: of them take a looong to respond.
>: --
>: If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
>: for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
>:   [e-mail]
>: http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html
>I don't have any names off hand as I'm not a QSL enthusiast, but some
>stations are known for never replying to reception reports.  Some of the
>smaller third world stations probably wouldn't have a clue of how to
>reply to a QSL request, and probably can't read it anyway if it isn't in
>their language.

One I can think of offhand is Radio Finland.

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


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From: [e-mail] (Benjamin Krepp)
Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Charles P. Crawford <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN
>Colburn) wrote:
>
>> Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
>> of them take a looong to respond.
>> --
>
>kEN,
>
>I must have sent over a dozen letters to Radio Jordan since about 1989. The
>closest I ever came to a reply has been the occasional Radio Jordan
>schedule.
>Once I sent a report to one of the announcers who had done about an hour of
>Grateful Dead. He was American and was working in Jordan for some
>international company and doing the SW program every week, I think. Anyway
>it seems that he got transfered to the UK and they forwarded my letter to
>him. He thanked me for the letter and wrote about playing the Grateful Dead
>music - but never really confirmed anything.

    It took me more than 7 1/2 years to get a QSL out of Radio Jordan.
    My original report was submitted in late 1988. After something like
    twelve follow-ups, a QSL miraculously appeared in my mailbox about
    two months ago. The V/S was Jawad Zada. (Note that several of my
    follow-ups were addressed to Mr. Zada specifically; why I got
    lucky on #12, I'll probably never know.)

>Radio Pyongyang is difficult for Americans apparently. I kept sending
>reports to them and never heard anything from them. I even got a report
>sent to them from scandinavia earlier this year - I haven't heard anything
>from that report either. Yet recently I saw where a report sent from Cuba
>by an American was quite promptly QSL'd.

    There used to be (may still be?) a Japanese DXer who offered to
    forward reception reports from US/Canadian DXers to Radio Pyongyang.
    This route proved fruitful for several QSL hunters. Alas I can't
    recall the name/address of the Japanese DXer. If I'm not mistaken,
    he was active in the U.S. club SPEEDX. Can any former SPEEDXers on
    the net help here?


    73,
    Ben Krepp
    e-mail: [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Benjamin Krepp)
Subject: Re: Any stations NEVER send QSLs?
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In article <546oaa$ll7$[e-mail]>,
Sonya Lyles <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>   [e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:
>>Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a
>lot of them take a looong to respond.<
>
>  Unless that have changed their policy, unbknownst to me, in the last
>coupla years -- -- the BBC won't QSL! All they will send you is tacky
>form letter saying "we don't QSL"
>
>            _
>           (_`
>           ._)onya


    ON the other hand, most/all of the individual BBC relay sites
    have been quite happy to QSL reports sent *directly* to them.
    Consult the WRTH for the relevant addresses.

    73,
    Ben Krepp
    e-mail: [e-mail]


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kEN Colburn wrote:
>
> Any stations out there that NEVER respond with QSL cards? i realize a lot
> of them take a looong to respond.
> --
> If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
> for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
>   [e-mail]
> http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html

Both BBC and Radio Finland refused to QSL my reception reports.

Somewhere I have an old QSL card from BBC dated somewhere around 1968.

73,

John, KB2YJH


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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Anyone know this radio?
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Anyone have any info on the Lafayette KT 200  SW radio?

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
  [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:40 1996
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From: Irv McWherter <[e-mail]>
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Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>
> There was a store chain called Lafayette Radio Electronics in the New York
> area in the late 60s.
>
> Sandy
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
> wrote:
> >Anyone have any info on the Lafayette KT 200  SW radio?
> ₧If memory serves me correctly Allied bought out Lafayette or maybe
Lafayette bought out Allied.  But the bottom line is the survivor was
bought by the Tandy Leather Company and became what we know and love as
Radio Shack.

73 Irv N3LDY


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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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There was a store chain called Lafayette Radio Electronics in the New York
area in the late 60s.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
wrote:
>Anyone have any info on the Lafayette KT 200  SW radio?
₧


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From: [e-mail] (SUMM1)
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Laf. Radio aka Radio Wire and Television Co Inc.went Chap. 7 in the early
60's they were not bought out by anyone. They were similar to Radio Shack
and Allied and as I remember they were really big in CB's carried mostly
imported junk!!!


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:42 1996
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From: "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Anyone know this radio?
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Irv McWherter wrote:

> Lafayette bought out Allied.  But the bottom line is the survivor was
> bought by the Tandy Leather Company and became what we know and love as
> Radio Shack.

Wasn't Radio Shack a local chain of stores in the Boston area that
existed as far back as the early 1960s -- mabye even longer ago than
that -- and eventually became a national chain?  I thought that Allied
was based in Chicago and sold by mail order through a catalog... I
guess that I'm too young to remember any Allied stores having existed.
I do remember Radio Shack advertisements from 1960s electronics
magazines such as Radio/TV Experimenter and Electronics Illustrated...

Lafayette stores existed here in the metro Detroit area, and also in
NJ, as late as the late 1970s, at the same time as Radio Shack stores
did.  They were actually competitors of sorts during that time.  I
think that Lafayette just went out of business on its own, and was
not bought by Tandy...

C.K.


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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>Laf. Radio aka Radio Wire and Television Co Inc.went Chap. 7 in the early
>60's they were not bought out by anyone. They were similar to Radio Shack
>and Allied and as I remember they were really big in CB's carried mostly
>imported junk!!!
Hey!  I bought my first op-amp (a crude blob of epoxy with wires
dangling) at the Lafayette on 3rd St in Phoenix back in 1967.  They
also had a dynamite little integrated stereo amp that performed very
well for the price.
dr



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From: Patrick T Hickey <[e-mail]>
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Tom Morse <[e-mail]> wrote:

>When I was young I used to really look forward to receiving the latest
>catalogs from Allied, Lafayette, and Radio Shack. It was better than
>Christmas to me.

>Tom  KE6DIO

I had to grin when I read this. I too eagerly awaited the catalogs
listed. I recall the Lafayette catalog having literally everything, in
detailed blurbs and pictures.

Might I add there was a degree of overlap between these companies and
the Heathkit catalog....which I also received with anticipation. I ended
up building most everything over time, including a simple sw radio, or
was that an Allied Star Roamer?  Didn't Heathkit offer some flavor of
low end sw radio? Egads, first the memory goes.....time for my
Metamucil.

regards,
patrick
________________________________________
[phone]      Java Components Group


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bowiemaker)
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Subject: RE: AR 8000 as SWL
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I need info on how the AR 8000 compares with the Sony Pro 80, 2010, 7600G,
as a SWL set. I am mostly interested in how it performs for CW and SSB on
the HAM bands. Thank you for your help.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel S. Tamashiro)
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Subject: Re: Are the YB-305 and the DX-375 the same radio?
Date: 18 Oct 1996 22:31:57 GMT
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Dave Thorn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] wrote:
: >
: > Are the Grundig YB-305 and the Radio Shack DX-375 the same radio?
:
:
: They are NOT the same radio.  The 375 has gaps in the frequency coverage
: and some other items missing that are included in the Grundig YB305.
: Looks can be VERY deceiving.  They look ALMOST identical.
: Having had the chance to try both models I can comfortably say that the
: Grundig has it all over the Radio Shack.  Sometimes you DO get what you
: pay for!!

I have had both, and think they are pretty similar. The sound is better on
the YB 305, but costs more. I have not noticed any differences in
frequency coverage as both support direct entry of the "gap"  frequencies.
I would stick with the RS and get it when it goes on sale.


DT



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From: Donald Zhang Osborn <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Baha'i Faith on BBC World Service
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Those of you who listen to the BBC World Service may like to know
that there will be a Baha'i talk in the "Words of Faith" program
that will be broadcast several times on 20th and 21st October,
1996.

There will also be a 15 minute program about Baha'u'llah as the
final program in a series of six programs entitled "Founders of
Faith." This one on Baha'u'llah will be broadcast from 23rd
November onwards.

DZO


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It has just been announced by the Foreign Office that the
restructuring of BBC World Service, plans for which have been so
widely criticised both inside and outside the BBC, is to go ahead
subject to a list of 20 "safeguards". Former World Service Head John
Tusa, interviewed on BBC Radio 4, said these "safeguards" are
meaningless and suggested that the best way forward is to "tear up"
the proposals and leave World Service as it is. He suggested that the
fight to stop the changes will continue.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:49 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: BBC World Service Question
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I listen to the BBC World Service in the Philippines at 9740 kHz. I've
noticed that after the news at 1600 UTC, the signal fades and a new
BBC program cuts in. What gives?

Your replies will be appreciated. Thanks.

Paul
[e-mail]



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From: Jim Hermanson <[e-mail]>
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Howdy Group--

A friend and I have just gotten interested in buying short wave radios (receiv
ers).

I owned an inexpensive model over 20 years ago, but now I don't know where to
begin looking.

So, a couple of questions:

Would you recommend any brands or models over others as ideal for a beginning
sw enthusiast?

and

(Since that covers a lot of ground)  How about information on where to start l
ooking for up-to-date product comparisons, reviews, and recommendations?

Even the meagrest help you could give on this would be of great assistance.

Thanks,

Jim Hermanson
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WildcatMcC)
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Subject: Best batteries
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I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.  Which are the
best for portable receiver use?  As I use my radios on the road a lot, I'm
wondering if this might be a good alternative to the $$$ I spend on
throwaway batteries.

Any feedback is appreciated.

73s,
Marc


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From: Larry Korkowski <[e-mail]>
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WildcatMcC wrote:
>
> I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
> I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
> one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.  Which are the
> best for portable receiver use?  As I use my radios on the road a lot, I'm
> wondering if this might be a good alternative to the $$$ I spend on
> throwaway batteries.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> 73s,
> Marc

I use the Rayovac Renewals for my GEIII and Satellit 700 (which operates
mostly on the mains), as well as TV and Video and Stereo remotes.  The
battery life for the GEIII is several months, at 1-4 hours per day usage.
Another positive on the Rayovac is that they will replace dud batteries
(I've had 1 out of two dozen).  Just call their 800 number and they'll send
out a brand new one.  For my road shortwave set, a Sony SW-10, I don't use
rechargeables though--feeling that I get slightly better reception and
longer life off Duracell or Energizer, etc.

regards,
Larry


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From: [e-mail] (Myron Berger)
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In article <53tkv6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(WildcatMcC) wrote:

> I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
> I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
> one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.  Which are the
> best for portable receiver use?  As I use my radios on the road a lot, I'm
> wondering if this might be a good alternative to the $$$ I spend on
> throwaway batteries.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> 73s,
> Marc

Do NOT use Renewal batteries in a YB-400 radio unless you carefully scotch
tape the edge near the tops.  The paper doesn't go all the way up, and
because of the design of the battery, they will short out against
eachother.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:53 1996
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[e-mail] (WildcatMcC) writes:

>>I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
>>I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
>>one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.

I got both, and I now stick to the NiCads. They last through more
recharge cycles, and I haven't noticed any difference in the amount
of usable time per charge.  You can also run the NiCads into the
ground before recharging, while the Rayovac Renewals ask you to
recharge as frequently as possible.  Depending on your preference,
that might be better or worse, but I don't like to recharge every
night.

The bright yellow Eveready AA cells come with a very small charger
that's great for travelling with.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:54 1996
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From: Bill Powell <[e-mail]>
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WildcatMcC wrote:
>
> I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
> I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
> one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.  Which are the
> best for portable receiver use?  As I use my radios on the road a lot, I'm
> wondering if this might be a good alternative to the $$$ I spend on
> throwaway batteries.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> 73s,
> Marc
I use alkalines, on sale, usually radio shack or duracell, both work
about the same, I have heard that some rechargeables are not porwerfull
enough (volts or something) but can't compare.  Also, try using
headphones, they take less to drive than the speaker, i use a $12 pair
of sony "for walkman" type and this really helps my batteris last.(and
keeps my wife off my back, ha!)
--
bill powell
MultiMediaMagic, home of the Dooin mediaCamp Combo pci boards
work            http://www.nyx.net/~bpowell/mc.htm (only here temprarily)


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Phil Hodge)
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In article <53tkv6$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (WildcatMcC)
 writes:
|> I'm looking for some opinions on the best batteries to use in my radios.
|> I own a Sangean 909, Sony SW100S and a GE SRIII.  I'm considering getting
|> one of those Rayovac Renewal systems or a NiCad charger.  Which are the
|> best for portable receiver use?  As I use my radios on the road a lot, I'm
|> wondering if this might be a good alternative to the $$$ I spend on
|> throwaway batteries.
|>
|> Any feedback is appreciated.
|>
|> 73s,
|> Marc

My experience with Rayovac Renewal batteries is that they cost twice
as much and last only twice as long as regular alkaline batteries, and
the charger is expensive.  I'll probably try NiCd soon.

                                        Phil


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (L. Mitchell Wein)
Subject: RE: Best batteries
Date: 14 Oct 96 16:52:03 -0700
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Marc,

        I've used the Rayovac Renewal batteries and get real long life out of them.

                                Mitch


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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Sander Schimmelpenninck ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, Dave Thorn <KR25.LVL400@KODAKO.
KODAK.COM> wrote:

: >Here in Rochester NY I have no problems with MW images in LW mode on my
: >YB400.  Reception of anything this far inland though has been sporadic
: >at best.  LW worked great in England this summer though!

: In Oakville, Ontario (between Toronto and Hamilton) I have never received a
: European lw broadcast. That surprises me, because Marconi used lw for
: transatlantic tests, presumably with far less power than the BBC, Luxembourg
,
: and the French. Can anyone on the East Coast hear those?

: Sandy
Don't forget that electrical and other types of man made background noise
were considerably lower at the beginning of the century than now,
allowing for easier reception of weak signals.  I
would also presume Marconi used very long wire antennas for his experiments.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (SBirmin640)
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Subject: Re: Best portable with LW?
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In article <53sqd9$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) writes:

>Sander Schimmelpenninck ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <[e-mail]>, Dave Thorn
><[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>: >Here in Rochester NY I have no problems with MW images in LW mode on
my
>: >YB400.  Reception of anything this far inland though has been sporadic

>: >at best.  LW worked great in England this summer though!
>
>: In Oakville, Ontario (between Toronto and Hamilton) I have never
received a
>
>: European lw broadcast. That surprises me, because Marconi used lw for
>: transatlantic tests, presumably with far less power than the BBC,
>Luxembourg,
>: and the French. Can anyone on the East Coast hear those?
>
>: Sandy
>Don't forget that electrical and other types of man made background noise

>were considerably lower at the beginning of the century than now,
>allowing for easier reception of weak signals.  I
>would also presume Marconi used very long wire antennas for his
experiments.
>
>

I have a book from 1922 titled " practical wireless telegraphy". it gives
some details
of the Marconi company's transatlantic stations.Spark gap transmitters ,at
75-300
killowatts ,antenna system example-New Brunswick,New Jersey-masts 400 feet

high,32 wires connected in paralell,each 5000 feet in length,12 tubular
steel masts
arranged in two rows of six. apparently , the antennas were set up to be
directional to another particular station
   I sure would like to use an antenna like that !  perhaps in another
life.

                                                Steve Birmingham
                                                [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:51:59 1996
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From: Irv McWherter <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Best Radio To Buy
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 10:10:02 -0700
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I think one of the best buys around is the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 whcih
can be found at Electronic Equipment Bank in Vienna, VA for only $179.00.
 That was the best price I could find when I purchased mine.  The YB400
continues to get good reviews when comparing price, size and performance.

Godd Luck and enjoy!!

73
Irv N3LDY  Kensington, MD


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:01 1996
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In message <53m3lp$[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg) writes:

> Craig Hallman ([e-mail]) writes:

> > I had an 85$ Radio Shack SW radio for years and just coldn't get the
> > signals I wanted.  If you spend twice as much you get three times as many
> > stations and make the hobby much more enjoyable.

Without wanting to attract much flaming, I have to differ.  Some 5 years ago
I bought a cheap Saisho set in a clearance sale for under $40 and listened
on the whip antenna to R Australia, when the set was (a) not near a window
and (b) R Australia doesn't intentionally target Europe (!!)

Results depend on more than just the cost of the radio, and QRM/QRN may make
a $500 set have the same problems as a $50 set for the same distant station.

For newcomers, I'd suggest trying the Lowe SRX-50 (the same Far Eastern mfr
as for the Saisho I bought - it only covers 5.90-15.50 MHz + FM/LW/MW but
with 5 memories, alarm, and sleep timer is still quite a good model).  Mine
is now at the office, in case I'm there late evening or weekend, and gets
regular use (when the computers aren't on!)


> That's true too.  If you're careful, you can get what you pay for.  But
> SWLing is a hobby, not a life.  So don't over-spend.

I'd agree with that - in any case, you can progress when funds allow to
another, and sell the cheaper set later, or do as I did - passed one on
to a nephew who expressed an interest, but wasn't in a position to buy.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:02 1996
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From: Scott Smith <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Cellular Motorola /CarKit for old large Handhleld cellphone FOR SALE
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For the original Motorola hand held cellphones. Probably could be converted to
 newer models.
New in the box never used. All packing/accesories/etc. Mounts handleld in car.
Was $500 when new. I'll accept any reasonable/best offer. How about $100???
N2CQQ Scott
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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        It has the 'feel' of New World Order nonsense.  If 'dangerous'
stations and programs were genuinely to be banned, I'd expect it to have
happened by now.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Aaron Delwiche ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I recently stumbled across a web site that included the following
: paragraph:

: "January 1, 1997 all radio programming will come under special
: control/auditing by the White House.  Many a station will be 'put off the
: air' next year.  The recently passed Anti-Terrorism Bill gives the
: President the authority to decide what radio programs are NOT good for the
: country (as of January 1, 1997)."

: Does anyone in the shortwave community know if this is true?  Is it a
: rumor, or is it based on a shred of truth?  Can you direct me to any
: resources that might discuss this issue?

: Thanks in advance for your help,

: Aaron Delwiche
think about it.  How many radio programs are produced each week in the
US?  Thousands.  Can you really imagine even the US government having the
sheer manpower to listen to each program produced, and then decide if it
fit whatever was the definition of unacceptable?  If the kind of
personnel needed were available they would be used for much more crucial
activities.  Further, if such a bill really existed, dozens of well known
organisations would be fighting against it very publicly.

This is just another paranoid fantasy from the extreme right.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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Aaron Delwiche <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<53pt5m$[e-mail]>...
> I recently stumbled across a web site that included the following
> paragraph:
>
> "January 1, 1997 all radio programming will come under special
> control/auditing by the White House.  Many a station will be 'put off the
> air' next year.  The recently passed Anti-Terrorism Bill gives the
> President the authority to decide what radio programs are NOT good for the
> country (as of January 1, 1997)."

Someone posted something very similar to this newsgroup a while ago, and never
gave a clear reply when challenged.

--
"listen, there's a hell of a good universe next door; let's go"  e.e. cummings
"The Libertarian Immortalist ticket -- 'An End To Death And Taxes'"  R.A.Wilso
n
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From: [e-mail] (Aaron Delwiche)
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I recently stumbled across a web site that included the following
paragraph:

"January 1, 1997 all radio programming will come under special
control/auditing by the White House.  Many a station will be 'put off the
air' next year.  The recently passed Anti-Terrorism Bill gives the
President the authority to decide what radio programs are NOT good for the
country (as of January 1, 1997)."

Does anyone in the shortwave community know if this is true?  Is it a
rumor, or is it based on a shred of truth?  Can you direct me to any
resources that might discuss this issue?

Thanks in advance for your help,

Aaron Delwiche


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From: [e-mail] (Uncle Bob)
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If these claims are allegedly true, let the author quote the language in
the supposed anti-terrorism bill and prove the point. If he/she can't,
then it's just more drivel.

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

        Uncle [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: Change in US Shortwave Regulation?
Date: 18 Oct 1996 16:58:41 GMT
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That was a typo, I'm sure -- the FCC's web site is at www.fcc.gov

If you're looking for the Mass Media Bureau, make it www.fcc.gov/mmb

Info on FM stations is: www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/fmq.html


Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Maarten van Damme)
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Subject: Commercial loop antenna's?
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 10:02:25 GMT
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I am looking for loop antenna's that might improve the reception of
the 10 kHz-1600 kHz frequency range. I know of the Kiwa loop. I've
heard about the Grahn antenna. Are there others? What are your
experiences with the rather expensive Grahn setup?

There will be some of you who will try to convince me to build my own.
You probably are right. My problem would not be the frame and wires,
but the electronis part. I probably can solder some simple parts
together, but I lack the experience and the equipment to test the
antenna, it's characteristics and performance, necessary to optimize
and tune it.

Any good and simple plans are always welcome.

What about man-made noise in the house and loop antenna's. I am sure
that in my neighbourhood (closely packed houses) there is much
'noise'. TV's, computers etc.
You can not always null out these noise sources.
Would an active antenna outside the house perform better?

Thanks,


Maarten van Damme

[e-mail]

Kenwood R5000
Longwire and MLB antenna




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bert)
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Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscriptio
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:14:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:

>>        Maybe it's not such a good time to be subscribing to PopComm.

>They are good knowledgable folks and deserve your support.  I have no
>financial interest in their company.

So what would you think of a magazine you ordered a year subscription
from, then was informed it would expire with the 8th months issue,
later again with the 10th month and lastly with the 11th month.  So
far the people at CQ-Comm's (PopComm) have largly ignored my views on
the matter and refuse to admit their error.  They are some arrogant
ones, those i've had the displeasure to converse with.

I have no problems with the magazine, i enjoy it very much in fact.
If these people ever get their act together (own-up to their mistake)
and play the game farely, i'd like to keep getting the magazine.

From what i've read so far on this thread, it appears my subscription
woe's with CQ-Comm's is an isolated incident.  With the chicanery
thats been going on lately with some hobby radio publications, i was
curious if i was alone in this or not.


Bert Burland aka N5TOA / From The Texas Panhandle
EMail-([e-mail]) Fido-NetMail-(Sysop@1:3825/24)



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Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscription Troubles?
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 13:23:18 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jerry) wrote:


>>I'm curious whether this is happening just to me or is a wider spread
>>problem? /Bert
>>
>>Bert Burland aka N5TOA / From The Texas Panhandle
>>EMail-([e-mail]) Fido-NetMail-(Sysop@1:3825/24)


It is a widestpead problem. They owe me money for articles I wrote.
 I also got a few nasty letters from them and then they contacted my
employer to let him now what a scum I am.......
Nice people indeed,

Bob




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscription Troubles?
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:59:26 GMT
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[e-mail] (Jerry) wrote:
>On Tue, 08 Oct 1996 22:51:40 GMT, [e-mail] (Bert) wrote:
>>Are there other former CB_Radio subscribers here?  If so are you too
>>having trouble getting CQ Communications to honer their subscription
>>agreement.  CB_Radio went out of production, but the remainder of the
>>subscription was to be fulfilled with the magazine "Popular
>>Communications".
>>
>>I received a notice from CQ Communications saying my subscription
>>would expire with the December-96 issue, this even though my
>>subscription started with the April-96 issue, even though CB_Radio was
>>not even in production in December-95 or even January-96.
[snip]
>>I'm curious whether this is happening just to me or is a wider spread
>>problem? /Bert
[snip]
>Wayne Greene is bankrupt, standby to loose money to help defer his
>losses.  Only in america !
>Jerry

  Wayne Greene is the Editor/Publisher of 73 Magazine, and has not been
affliated with CQ Publications since the late 1950s, when he was fired by
them.  Whether or not it was his fault is a matter of dispute (he says
not).

  Greene's publications are in trouble, CQ has some publications in
trouble, RCMA is either dead or in a deep coma, US Scanner News is AWOL and
Grove is saying in MONITORING TIMES that his business (both hardware and
publishing) has been off a lot over the past year...  where is this great
economy that they're telling us about?

============ Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============
Curt Phillips CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)|   Motto of the
Engineer/Writer/Gadgeteer/Raconteur|   Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group:
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group| #2) The more they don't want you to
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA /listen, the more interesting it must be.

==== [e-mail] ======= [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]======



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Popularcom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscription Troubles?
Date: 15 Oct 1996 21:41:18 -0400
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An error was made on the transfer of Mr. Burland's CB Radio subscription
to Pop'Comm. He in fact received five issues of CB Radio - April, May,
June,  July & August. Mr. Burland has been sent a letter dated October 9
stating he will receive 7 issues on Pop'Comm - September, October,
November, December, January, February and March. The 5 issues of CB Radio,
plus the 7 issues of Pop'Comm equals 12 issues, not 11. The company has
also recognized the transfer error and has scheduled him to receive the
April '97 issue, too.
Anyone with subscription problems, like any other magazine, is kindly
referred to our Hicksville, NY office.
Harold Ort
Editor, Pop'Comm


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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
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Curt Phillips wrote:

>   Greene's publications are in trouble, CQ has some publications in
> trouble, RCMA is either dead or in a deep coma, US Scanner News is AWOL and
> Grove is saying in MONITORING TIMES that his business (both hardware and
> publishing) has been off a lot over the past year...  where is this great
> economy that they're telling us about?

I think it has more to do with the bottom of the sunspot cycle and the
distraction of the Internet's offerings. The largest segment of SW
radios  being sold nowadays are the nominal $200-$250 portables. With
these receivers I think some would-be listeners are discouraged by not
being able to hear all the second- and third-level signals from remote
parts of the world.

Tom
--

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
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 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
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From: [e-mail] (RadMan)
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Hello SW listeners!

                   Yes! I have updated my shortwave page once again!
(just in time for the upcoming winter schedule changes) Thanks to all
who have visited the site. Please check back now!

  Thanks to all who have submitted URL's, and suggestions, please
continue to do this as it helps all involved with the latest SW info!!

Please visit us at : http://www.net-link.net/~dalev/swl.htm
Please let me hear your comments!

Dale



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:16 1996
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 <[e-mail]>
Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: "Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister,              [e-mail]"
 <[e-mail]>
Subject: Deutsche Welle, in Indonesian language
Lines: 9

The current schedule of Deutsche Welle/Voice of Germany with
broadcast in Bahasa Indonesia is:

        13:30-14:20 UTC, 11865, 15105, 17825 kHz

No more than this.
--
  Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister                    PCS Systemtechnik GmbH
                                                Chipcard Applications
  [e-mail]                              Munich, Germany


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: DON'T FORGET TEST BROADCAST 10/23
Date: 19 Oct 1996 06:38:01 -0400
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The World's last MECHANICAL longwave station (located in Sweden) makes its
annual 30 minute transmission next week on 17.5 kHz using a mechanical
transmitter (high speed alternator).
No tubes
No transistors
No spark gaps

10/23  0945-1015 GMT (UTC)
Call sign SAQ
Morese code only


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:18 1996
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From: Stanley Nowik <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Drake R8 Alignment-precision
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 16:56:50 -0400
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It's been about nine months that I sent my Drake R8 for a precision
alignment, better than factory new, and to this day my alignment is off
only 10 or less HZ since my Drake was returned last January 1996. When
my Drake was factory new, the alignment was off ~30Hz and my passband
offset was off as if it was never aligned.

        I am enjoying SWL'ing three times as much as I ever did, knowing my
receiver is operating at peak performance. No more wondering whether
something is wrong with it at times when propagation is 'rough'. The day
I bought my Drake, I felt it needed an alignment. Now I know it was
true.

        The guy who does this stuff can be reached at the following:

                Chuck Rippel
                Currituck Electric Radio
                C/O AVSL
                829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130
                Virginia Beach, VA  23452 USA

                [e-mail]

        At the time this service was advertised in the January 1996 "Monitoring
Times" SWL magazine, the cost including return shipping was about
$60.00.
Stanley A. M. Nowik
Internet:   [e-mail]
Compuserve: 71640,462
Member: Lehigh Valley Computer Group



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
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Subject: Re: Ferrite core for matching transformer
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 96 22:24:59 GMT
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In article <5406fl$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] ( Luan Cong )
wrote:
>I am trying to make an impedance matching transformer for a
>conventional inverted-L antenna.  I noticed that some postings
>on this group suggested that the ferrite core in cheap TV matching
>transformers can be used for such purposes.

You can also find toroids at electronic surplus stores; I got some for even
less than a cheap TV matching transformer.

Bernie


--
Bernie Rataj     [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
Member: Ontario DX Association, Tsuruoka Canadian Budokai
--


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ferrite core for matching transformer
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:42:35 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:

>[e-mail] ( Luan Cong ) wrote:

>>I am trying to make an impedance matching transformer for a
>>conventional inverted-L antenna.  I noticed that some postings
>>on this group suggested that the ferrite core in cheap TV matching
>>transformers can be used for such purposes.

>TV baluns work OK (some are better than others) for matching folded
>dipoles to 75 Ohm cable at HF frequencies.  You get the advantage of
>all points at DC ground.  Their input impedance is too low for an
>inverted L however.  Palomar (Escondido, CA, USA) has a range of
>baluns and ununs for $19.95.  Use a 9 to 1 for 75 Ohms (RG59/RG6) or a
>12 to 1 for 50 Ohms (RG58).  They also sell blank toroids.
>dr

CORRECTION:  baluns are $29.95
>>






From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ferrite core for matching transformer
Date: 16 Oct 1996 19:37:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:

>[e-mail] ( Luan Cong ) wrote:

>>I am trying to make an impedance matching transformer for a
>>conventional inverted-L antenna.  I noticed that some postings
>>on this group suggested that the ferrite core in cheap TV matching
>>transformers can be used for such purposes.

>TV baluns work OK (some are better than others) for matching folded
>dipoles to 75 Ohm cable at HF frequencies.  You get the advantage of
>all points at DC ground.  Their input impedance is too low for an
>inverted L however.  Palomar (Escondido, CA, USA) has a range of
>baluns and ununs for $19.95.  Use a 9 to 1 for 75 Ohms (RG59/RG6) or a
>12 to 1 for 50 Ohms (RG58).  They also sell blank toroids.
>dr

The *cores* from the TV baluns work quite well at HF or even MF
and LF if you put enough turns on them. My description of a straight
transformer (not a balun) made with one of these is on the web now
on the BADX home page "http://www.grove.net/~badx/" in the "Low
Noise Antennas" section.

For a tiny transformer like this at HF or below, the potential
advantages of multifilar ("balun") construction are small, while
the simple transformer with separate windings is much easier to
describe and construct. Indeed, in comparing my homemade transformer
with a comercial multifilar wound unit (the ICE model 180, also
reviewed on the BADX web page), I found that at HF their performance
was indistinguishable, while the homemade unit was very slightly
better (~1 dB more signal transfer) at MF.

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] ( Luan Cong )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Ferrite core for matching transformer
Date: 15 Oct 1996 14:18:29 GMT
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I am trying to make an impedance matching transformer for a
conventional inverted-L antenna.  I noticed that some postings
on this group suggested that the ferrite core in cheap TV matching
transformers can be used for such purposes.

However TV signals are of much higher frequency, and the ferrite
cores for TV transformers are supposed to operate under TV
frequencies rather than shortwave frequencies.

Are there any detrimental effects in using toroid in TV transformer
for shortwave antenna matching?

- Luan





From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: Ferrite core for matching transformer
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 17:48:41 GMT
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[e-mail] ( Luan Cong ) wrote:

>I am trying to make an impedance matching transformer for a
>conventional inverted-L antenna.  I noticed that some postings
>on this group suggested that the ferrite core in cheap TV matching
>transformers can be used for such purposes.

TV baluns work OK (some are better than others) for matching folded
dipoles to 75 Ohm cable at HF frequencies.  You get the advantage of
all points at DC ground.  Their input impedance is too low for an
inverted L however.  Palomar (Escondido, CA, USA) has a range of
baluns and ununs for $19.95.  Use a 9 to 1 for 75 Ohms (RG59/RG6) or a
12 to 1 for 50 Ohms (RG58).  They also sell blank toroids.
dr


>




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:24 1996
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From: CL Lim ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FM and MW bc-band limits for Israel?
Date: 14 Oct 1996 04:27:59 GMT
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[e-mail] (cl lim) writes:
Can anyone tell me what are the FM and MW broadcast band limits for Israel? Wh
at is the frequency raster (step)? Thanks in
advance.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:24 1996
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From: Adi Doron <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FM and MW bc-band limits for Israel?
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 23:05:16 -0700
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (cl lim) writes:
> Can anyone tell me what are the FM and MW broadcast band limits for Israel?
What is the frequency raster (step)? Thanks in
> advance.

   It's very simple, It's like all europe

   on FM its from 87.5 - 108 with 0.1 Mhz step

   on MW its 530 - 1600 Khz with 9 khz step

                73's          adi    4z4vg


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JOSE .SORIANO)
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Subject: FREE RADIO
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 10:07:01 LOCAL
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FREE RADIO! GRUNDIG MODEL 2035,HI FI SOUND AND SHORTWAVE.
AM/FM WORKING,SHORTWAVE MISSING A COIL,MAGIC EYE WEAK. REAR COVER MISSING
IT COULD BE RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE EASILY.
GOT  THIS RADIO A GARAGE SALE FOR $10.00 BUT I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE COIL.
E-MAIL ME FOR SHIPPING INSTRUCTION,YOU PAY FOR SHIPPING OR BETTER YET
SEND A UPS  CALL TAG.AND THAT TAKES CARE OF THAT!



REGARDS

JOSE



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:26 1996
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From: "Peter Gottlieb" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Freq hopping on LW?
Date: 12 Oct 1996 00:26:14 GMT
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>   It is a Ground Wave Emergency Network (GWEN) node.  It isn't
> freq-hopping, and it is encrypted, although I'm rather amused that you
> thought so based on a "clean white noise sound."
>

I said it was scrambled, not encrypted.  You can usually hear if data is
scrambled (unless random data is being transmitted), but you cannot
by ear tell if a signal is (additionally) encrypted.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:27 1996
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From: Tim Tyler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Freq hopping on LW?
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 01:57:59 -0400
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Peter Gottlieb wrote:

> Tim Tyler wrote:
> >   It is a Ground Wave Emergency Network (GWEN) node.  It isn't
> > freq-hopping, and it is encrypted, although I'm rather amused that you
> > thought so based on a "clean white noise sound."
> >
>
> I said it was scrambled, not encrypted.  You can usually hear if data is
> scrambled (unless random data is being transmitted), but you cannot
> by ear tell if a signal is (additionally) encrypted.



   Uhhh, yeah...


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Fry's ATS-818 bargain(SoCaL)
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Dave Rickmers ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Fry's in Burbank and Woodland Hills each have a display model ATS-818
: for $149 (effective Wednesday 1700 z).
: dr

Cool. Any other SW's?
--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
  [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Fry's ATS-818 bargain(SoCaL)
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 20:19:00 GMT
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[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:

>Dave Rickmers ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Fry's in Burbank and Woodland Hills each have a display model ATS-818
>: for $149 (effective Wednesday 1700 z).
>: dr

>Cool. Any other SW's?
Don't know.  My chief engineer <[e-mail]> spotted it at
the Burbank store, we called Woodland Hills and they had one too.  I'm
fully stocked in plastic radios (SW7600G, AE3805) already so I don't
pay much attention.
dr





From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ben)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Brand New Items including tubes, amps and coax.
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 19:12:48 GMT
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Rockwell Collins Intl. HF-8030 New power supply for 8020 series amp.
New in box OUTSTANDING PRICE! -  1500$

6EA8 JAN New in box, $2.00

12AT7 New in box, $3.00 each

RG389 7/8 Inch hardline 50Ohm Super low gloss 40ft length with 2/6ft
pigtails 50.00 Brand New.

JAN 832A New in box $10.00 each



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ben)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Equipment and supply clearnce
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 19:08:12 GMT
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o Rockwell Collins Intl. HF-8030 New power supply for 8020 series amp.
New in box OUTSTANDING! only --> 1500$

o 6EA8 JAN New in box, $2.00

o 12AT7 New in box, $3.00 each

o RG389 7/8 Inch hardline 50 Ohm Super low gloss 40ft length with
2/6ft pigtails 50.00 Brand New.

o JAN 832A New in box $10.00 each



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:31 1996
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From: NZ8J <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS: JPS NIR-10
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 21:40:03 -0400
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JPS NIR-10 DSP Filter with latest ver 4.0 firmware. Like new with box
and manuals. $140 shipped. Please email direct for more info
Thanks
Tim
NZ8J


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Gar Won Ko)
Subject: FS: Time/Freq. Standard
Date: 13 Oct 96 18:59:25 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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I have an HP Model 5061A, Cesium Beam Primary Time and Frequency
Reference Standard (more commonly known as an Atomic Clock) FOR SALE.
For details, reply to: Dr. Ko
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FS: Tubes, AMP, MISC.. cheap!@#
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[e-mail] (Ben) wrote:

>This is what we have today for sale:


>-Rockwell Collins Intl. HF-8030 New power supply for 8020 series amp.
>New in box -OUTSTANDING- 1500$

>-6EA8 JAN New in box, $2.00

>-12AT7 New in box, $3.00 each

>-RG389 7/8 Inch hardline 50Ohm Super low gloss 40ft length with 2/6ft
>pigtails 50.00 Brand New.

>-JAN 832A New in box $10.00 each

>Serious inquiries to [e-mail]
What's yer 20?  QTH?  Which sector?
dr




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ben)
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Subject: FS: Tubes, AMP, MISC.. cheap!@#
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 18:38:36 GMT
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This is what we have today for sale:


-Rockwell Collins Intl. HF-8030 New power supply for 8020 series amp.
New in box -OUTSTANDING- 1500$

-6EA8 JAN New in box, $2.00

-12AT7 New in box, $3.00 each

-RG389 7/8 Inch hardline 50Ohm Super low gloss 40ft length with 2/6ft
pigtails 50.00 Brand New.

-JAN 832A New in box $10.00 each

Serious inquiries to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dr. Gar Won Ko)
Subject: FS: VLF Converter for 80 Meter Band
Date: 13 Oct 96 22:22:08 -0700
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I have for sale a Palomar Engineers, VLF Converter, Input = 10 to 500
KHz and the output = 3.5 to 4 MHz. Powered by a 9 volt battery. Works
on any receiver with the output range capability. Price: $30.  Reply
to: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:36 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Yaesu FR101 Receiver
Date: 15 Oct 1996 05:04:25 GMT
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For Sale: YAESU FR101 Receiver.  All HF bands including 2 meters & 6 meters.
All
modes including FM, SSB, RTTY.  Filters on AM & CW.  All boards installed exce
pt 4
crystals.  When crystals are installed it will cover 1.8 - 30 mhz & 50 mhz & 1
44 mhz. All
solidstate.  Can be used as an external VFO for 101 series Yaesu.

$400
Pick up in Fremont, CA.  near San Francisco.
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (PJM)
Subject: FS:AR2700
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For Sale: AR2700 Ser. #52816 received as a birthday gift and purchased
from AES in Milwaukee less than 30 days ago. In
box, complete with manual, receipts, all packaged accessories. Used
briefly to check electronics and cellular modification only.  Does not
seem to have reported birdies, etc.
(less than 1 hr total usage).

No gaps-.5 to 1300Mhz (800 Mod performed by Cellular Security Group in
MA., documented cost $50) NFM, WFM, and
AM - 500 Memory channels -
10 Search Banks, Full-Featured hand held, wide band receive scanner.

Will include Radio Shack AA Nicads and Radio Shack 23-242 Quick Charge
(in box). Will also include Austin "Condor"
LB/HB/UHF/800-900 rubber duck replacement antenna ($30 never used).

PRICE: $230 plus shipping. Selling because I have two handhelds and
will probably never use this one. Cannot be returned due to mod. Email
or call.

Peter Mursak
540-669-7907



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:38 1996
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From: Tim Cook <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS; JPS ANC-4 Noise Reduction Unit
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:05:09 -0400
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For sale like new JPS ANC-4 Noise reduction unit. Has box/manual, and
works great. Just don't need it. $100. Email for more info.
Tim NZ8J


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From: NZ8J <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: FS; JPS ANC-4 Noise Reduction Unit  *****SOLD*****
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:11:50 -0400
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Tim Cook wrote:
>
> For sale like new JPS ANC-4 Noise reduction unit. Has box/manual, and
> works great. Just don't need it. $100. Email for more info.
> Tim NZ8J

Thanks to all who responded, the ANC-4 has been sold
Tim
NZ8J


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:39 1996
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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: GE SR III and the JPS ANC-4 question...
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 12:43:21 -0700
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Craig Rathbone wrote:
>
>   Has anyone tried to use the JPS ANC-4 noise canceller. If so, did it
> work okay ?

I own both an SR III and an ANC-4, but I have not tried this, I believe
it is not practical.


>   I imagine that you would have to have an external antenna hooked to the
> ANC-4 and the GE SR III, something like a select-a-tenna or a KIWA loop.
> What I am wondering is will the ANC-4 work with the GE SR, or for that
> matter will the KIWA loop work with the superradio, or will there be an
> impedence problem ?

While the SR III is a good radio, it is not designed to work with an
external antenna, even though it has the connections for one. Unless
one is able to defeat the internal ferrite loop, no external antenna
is going to help much.

There are better radios for DXing MW. '70s car radios are excellent.

Tom


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:40 1996
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  Has anyone tried to use the JPS ANC-4 noise canceller. If so, did it
work okay ?
  I imagine that you would have to have an external antenna hooked to the
ANC-4 and the GE SR III, something like a select-a-tenna or a KIWA loop.
What I am wondering is will the ANC-4 work with the GE SR, or for that
matter will the KIWA loop work with the superradio, or will there be an
impedence problem ?

Thanks
Craig
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peggy Harden)
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Subject: Giant 220ft Loop
Date: 18 Oct 1996 13:41:23 -0700
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I am considering buying the 220 foot long loop antenna as designed and
marketed by the C. Crane Company. They make great claims for it. I would
appreciate hearing about the performance of this antenna from those who
have purchased it. Thanks.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Subject: Re: Giant 220ft LoopI
Date: 19 Oct 1996 10:07:03 -0400
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I understand it works a lot better if mounted vertically, and rotated on
its vertical axis with a rotator. You should use a non-metallic set of
supports so as to not distort the pattern. A little big, but you will be
able to direct your signal and/or null out undesired interference.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J. Fred Riley)
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Subject: Gil Hulsey, W4PSL, Silent Key
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 00:28:22 GMT
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Our friend and associate Gil Hulsey died during the early morning
hours of 14 October 1996 from complications arising from surgury.
Friends may contact Continental Electronics for funeral information.


Fred

[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:44 1996
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From: "Andrew R. Gozdziewski" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: GMR100 Speaker/Microphone
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 19:35:13 -0600
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Does anyone have a Uniden Speaker/Mic they would like to sell?  Has
anyone had any experience with one or have an more information about it
(PTT or voice-activated?)?

Thanks in advance!

Andrew


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:45 1996
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From: Ildefonso Altamirano TΘllez <[e-mail]>
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agc=Automatic ganancia control
mgc=manual ganancia control
agc uso normal
mgc uso en USB Y LNB para ajustar nivel de RF en combinaci≤n con BFO/SSB
             Alfonso


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:45 1996
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From: Keith Piercey <[e-mail]>
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Subject: hallicrafters help!!
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I need a manual/schematic for a hallicrafters SW-62 SW rcvr. Can anyone
ehlp..I'm restoring it for a friend.

de  Keith VO1AE


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:46 1996
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Subject: hallicrafters info need
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I'm refurbishing a hallicrafters SX-62 for a firend. Now that I can see
the inside of it :) it's evident a few thibnks are askew (wires
off...cracked resistor...caps disconnected and popped..etc.)
Anyone have a manual or a source for a manual that I can buy/copy etc.
Will reimburse for postage if sent for copy.

Tnx  de Keith VO1AE



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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>Anyone have a manual or a source for a manual that I can buy/copy etc.
>Will reimburse for postage if sent for copy.

Got web access?  This guy has manuals:

        http://newton.eigen.net/w7fg/catalog.html

dr



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:48 1996
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From: Dennis Moore <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Hallicrafters SX-122 schematic
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 00:27:34 -0500
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Hello,

Does anyone have or know where to get a Hallicrafter's SX-122 schematic.

I have one that looks near new, but has been stored for many years.  All
tubes are good but it does not receive anything much.  I would most
suspect a cap gone bad somewhere but a schematic would help me track
down the problem.  I have some electronics experience but little of it
in RF circuitry.

Thanks in advance,
Dennis


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:49 1996
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From: Keith Piercey <[e-mail]>
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I need a manual to buy or copy for the hallicrafters SX-62. I'm fishing
it up for a friend and have found wires off, burned caps, craqcked
resistor...etc. Now that I've got it shiny I want to finish the
refurbishing job.

Anyone know about the speaker impedance. A hammond transformer came with
it with lots of taps?

Keith P



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Nair)
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Subject: HF Radio for Sale
Date: 13 Oct 1996 19:35:02 GMT
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I have a Kenwood TS940/AT with Mike and Manuals for sale. It has been
recently calibrated at Groton Electronics. Asking $1150.00 If interested,
please reply via Prodigy E-Mail. My address is [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (David allan Boucher)
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Subject: Hours/Freq. for WVHA (ex-WCSN)...
Date: 17 Oct 1996 16:37:16 GMT
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Does anyone have the hours of operation for WVHA?

This is the former Christian Science Monitor station in Maine. (WCSN).

..I can never seem to catch them on the air...Does anyone know their
frequencies and schedule?

Thanks!


-
  Dave in Boston   (E-mail: [e-mail])




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[e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck) wrote:

>Shawn: I don't think switching a receiver to SSB *boosts* sigs. It does help
>reduce adjacent-channel interference. However, you need a set that tunes
>exactly to the desired freq--either because it's calibrated within, say 20 Hz

>or because you can tune in steps of 10 Hz.

>Sandy

>In article <[e-mail]>, SHAWN AXELROD
><[e-mail]> wrote:
>>Marshall wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello. How do I make my radio recieve AM signals better so I can hear
>>> far away stations more clearly? I am looking for some way I can do this
>>> using house hold things if possible. Thanks in advance!
>>
>>I am not sure what kind of radio you are using but if it has SSB
>>capability try listening on either USB or LSB to help boost signals.
>>After that it is a matter of improved antennas such as a loop.
>>73 Shawn

If you don't have much of an antenna, e.g. just the telescoping one
that is part of the radio, you might try using a long sheet of
aluminum foil.  This is described in "The Complete Shortwave
Listener's Handbook" -  Chapter Four.  It is a very effective approach
if funds are limited and an outdoor antenna is not a feasible choice.
Just tack or tape a sheet of foil so that it runs across two or three
walls of the room along the top (one edge touching the ceiling).
The sheet will be 15 or 20 feet long...longer if you want it to be.
BTW...If you could tell us more about your unit and how it's equipped,
it would help others help you more effectively.
Bob




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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
Date: 11 Oct 1996 13:36:53 GMT
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Shawn: I don't think switching a receiver to SSB *boosts* sigs. It does help
reduce adjacent-channel interference. However, you need a set that tunes
exactly to the desired freq--either because it's calibrated within, say 20 Hz
or because you can tune in steps of 10 Hz.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>, SHAWN AXELROD
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Marshall wrote:
>>
>> Hello. How do I make my radio recieve AM signals better so I can hear
>> far away stations more clearly? I am looking for some way I can do this
>> using house hold things if possible. Thanks in advance!
>
>I am not sure what kind of radio you are using but if it has SSB
>capability try listening on either USB or LSB to help boost signals.
>After that it is a matter of improved antennas such as a loop.
>73 Shawn


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From: Keith Piercey <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 19:17:14 -0700
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SHAWN AXELROD wrote:
>
> Marshall wrote:
> >
> > Hello. How do I make my radio recieve AM signals better so I can hear
> > far away stations more clearly? I am looking for some way I can do this
> > using house hold things if possible. Thanks in advance!
>
> I am not sure what kind of radio you are using but if it has SSB
> capability try listening on either USB or LSB to help boost signals.
> After that it is a matter of improved antennas such as a loop.
> 73 Shawnayou can try using an active antenna. I'm using a McKay Dymek and it

does wonders for shortwave. Also, MFJ does or used make an active
antenna which works quite well..I had a lend of one for a while and it
was really good.

Sony makes one too.

de keith  VO1AE



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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
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Shawn: I don't think switching to SSB *boosts* sigs.

In article <[e-mail]>, SHAWN AXELROD
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Marshall wrote:
>>
>> Hello. How do I make my radio recieve AM signals better so I can hear
>> far away stations more clearly? I am looking for some way I can do this
>> using house hold things if possible. Thanks in advance!
>
>I am not sure what kind of radio you are using but if it has SSB
>capability try listening on either USB or LSB to help boost signals.
>After that it is a matter of improved antennas such as a loop.
>73 Shawn


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (russ)
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Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 22:39:11 GMT
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[e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck) wrote:

>Shawn: I don't think switching a receiver to SSB *boosts* sigs. It does help
>reduce adjacent-channel interference. However, you need a set that tunes
>exactly to the desired freq--either because it's calibrated within, say 20 Hz

>or because you can tune in steps of 10 Hz.

Sandy

I think you're referring to "Exhalted Carrier Single Sideband" (ECSS)
reception, which was used by DXers ages ago before sync detectors
were available.  The idea was to use a locally generator carrier
in place of the subject-to-fadeout transmitted carrier for detection.
Requires critical tuning.

>>I am not sure what kind of radio you are using but if it has SSB
>>capability try listening on either USB or LSB to help boost signals.
>>After that it is a matter of improved antennas such as a loop.
>>73 Shawn




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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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>i am new in this and before my purchase of a sony2010
>i was comparing YB400 v.s. 7600G.  some one said it is
>no big deal that the YB400 does not have synchronous
>detection because one can "zero beat" the carrier by
>switching to ssb mode, and this is essentially manual
>sychronous detection.

Manual synchronous detection is a contradiction in terms.  Synchronous
detection requires the target to have some carrier for the receiver's
carrier oscillator to lock onto.  This insures proper demodulation
without the pitch wandering (very annoying on music) as either the
target transmitter or the receiver's local oscillator drift a few
hertz (which they will do).  The receiver's sync oscillator is phase
locked to the target station's carrier or synchronous detection is not
really happening.
dr




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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Subject: Re: How do I make my radio receive AM signals better?
Date: 18 Oct 1996 15:25:21 -0500
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A.M. radio was never meant for long distance reception.  Best you can do
is listen for clear-channel stations such as WCCO in Minneapolis for example.
Also the lower the frequency the longer the wavelength. so at low frequencies
you need a much longer antenna and preferably a long wire if possible
high up.
Single=side band signals will get through much better than A.M. signals.
Also night-time reception will probably be better because some stations
are required to go off the air at that time to allow the clear-channel
stations to be heard.  All of this may have changed for all I know but
that's the way it used to be.  WCCO is at 830 on the A.M. dial.  I have been
SWL since 1938, and present Ham call sign is W0MM here in Minneapolis.
Richard Madsen.
--
[ Respectfully Richard Madsen-W0MM-Retired
[ Internet: [e-mail]
[ "Plough deep while sluggards sleep"- Benjamin Franklin
[ "Little strokes fell great oaks"   - Benjamin Franklin



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adam Trent Phillips)
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Date: 15 Oct 1996 05:57:35 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg) says:


(edited)

>> Note:I am looking to do 90% AM SWL/DX'ing
>>
>
>Consider the Sony 7600G (the "G" is important) for less than $200.
>
>
>--
>Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA
>

How does the DX-390, Sony 7600G and the Grundig YB-460 compare. I would
love to hear from former & current owners also.



                                        Thanks,
--
"All our times have come. Here but now they're gone. Seasons don't fear the
reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain. And we can be like they are.
(Come on baby) Don't fear the reaper."
                              --Blue Oyster Cult  "(DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER"


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:52:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Fallona)
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Subject: Icom Repair
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 23:48:23 GMT
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I have an Icom 71 that I bought at auction dirt cheap.  Everything
lights up and seems to work, but no sound or stations.  I had to pay
$15.00 for a photocopy manual.  I need a manual and where should I
have it repaired.  I am tired of getting ripped off and need some
advice.  I live in Denver.



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From: "William S. White" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Icom Repair
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 12:24:36 -0400
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Robert Fallona wrote:
>
> I have an Icom 71 that I bought at auction dirt cheap.  Everything
> lights up and seems to work, but no sound or stations.  I had to pay
> $15.00 for a photocopy manual.  I need a manual and where should I
> have it repaired.  I am tired of getting ripped off and need some
> advice.  I live in Denver.
Icom America, Inc.
2380 - 116th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue Washington 98004
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.icomamerica.com/
Sounds to me like the unit lost all power. Since the operating program
is stored in RAM, loss of power means loss of operating program. You
will have to send the unit to Icom for reprogramming. Last I knew the
cost was about $33.00 plus shipping.
Just my guess.
I sent my IC-R7100 there for some warranty work, 30 days later she was
back in New York
Good luck
Bill


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:01 1996
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 08:26:27 +0200
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From: "Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister,              [e-mail]"
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Subject: Re: Indonesian speaking stations
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Well at least here in Germany, specifically in Munich where I am,
I usually can listen to the Indonesian language broadcast from
the Voice of Germany/Deutsche Welle quite well... It is the
afternoon trasnmission, 13:30-14:20 UTC, 17825 kHz (which is best
for me), 15105 and 11865 kHz.

--
  Dr. Anton J. Kuchelmeister                    PCS Systemtechnik GmbH
                                                Chipcard Applications
  [e-mail]                              Munich, Germany


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:02 1996
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From: "John Shuster" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Kenwood R-2000 Digital Display Cal
Date: 18 Oct 1996 04:57:11 GMT
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To All:

Kenwood has not been responsive, so I'm turning to the list for help.

I have an R-2000 whose digital display reads high.  When the signal is at
7.145.0, the display reads 7.145.5.  I could probably just use Kentucky
windage and live with it, but I'm a perfectionist.  If there's a pot I can
turn, I want to turn it!  It's the challenge of making it right.

Does anyone have a service manual on this receiver?  It has to be a simple
adjustment.

Thanks for any help,

John

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Phillip Allen)
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Subject: large fixed loop plan needed for tropical band DX
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I have several hundred feet of coax that I am not using, and would like to con
struct a large fixed loop antenna oriented N-S for my favorite dx target- Peru
vian SW broadcasters. The things I need to know are: with 200 feet or 250 feet
 of coax, what should be the optimum diameter of the loop,(2) and is there a s
imple circut for optimizing or peaking the signal?

I plan to hang the upper portion of the loop from the house rafters on the sou
th side, is a slight departure from perfectly round loop geometry counterprodu
ctive?

Any Ideas are welcome. The radio has an on-board preamp( Icom R71) and I also
have a ramsey rf preamp, but would prefer not to use it for fear of BCB,etc QR
M.

I know plenty of BCB DXers use similar loops, the new KIWA loop is not possibl
e because of monetary concerns.....would love some advise so I can improve my
copy on Radio Satelite, R Union, R. Cora, and others.

Many thanks,
Phil in SC
[e-mail]


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Subject: Re: large fixed loop plan needed for tropical band DX
Date: 18 Oct 1996 17:03:38 GMT
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Yo, Phil -- I have been using "floppy loops" since 1960, so I have some
experience with them. . . Generally, all you have to concern yourself
with is the capture area, since they are very broadly tuned.  A very
sensitive receiver might be able to get buy with a loop diameter of 2 to
3 feet, but I have had quite good results with diameters ranging from 4
to 8 feet.  If you hang two loops at right angles to each other and use
an antenna switch, you can even do some rudimentary direction-finding.


Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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Subject: Re: large fixed loop plan needed for tropical band DX
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 96 12:15:14 GMT
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I have several hundred feet of coax that I am not using, and would like to
construct a large fixed loop antenna oriented N-S for my favorite dx target-
Peruvian SW broadcasters. The things I need to know are: with 200 feet or 250
feet of coax, what should be the optimum diameter of the loop,(2) and is
there a simple circut for optimizing or peaking the signal?
>
> I plan to hang the upper portion of the loop from the house rafters on the
> south side, is a slight departure from perfectly round loop geometry
> counterproductive?

It is possible, but you may want to make 2 vertically oriented loops 90 degree
s
opposed to each other so you could switch between them for directional purpose
s.
If you have the room about 8 feet square (round) and a 2 or three turns should

do it. The ARRL book has a formula for calculating inductance for small coils,

and turn for turn it goes up with diameter. I have heard of people winding
antennas around the ceilings of their shacks and getting pretty good results.
It is kind of imprecise, especially if you want to do different bands, then yo
u
might want to consider building a tuner of some sort.

 Good luck, sounds like fun. I just wish my attic didn't have so much loose
fiberglass.

 Bill




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From: [e-mail] (Bry)
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Subject: Live from Tehran, it's Saturday Night!
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:09:18 GMT
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Forwarded by SWL station A4941

Reply-To: [e-mail]

Today I received some magazines , info and a " thank you for writing" letter
from The Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
I can't remember when I sent them a receptionreport  but that must be years
ago.
For your information: The station would like to call and talk
directly.They'll even broadcast your conversation ( only and only) upon
request. They have decided to allocate a part of the programme to phone
conversations they have with their listeners. You can send your phone number
to the postal adress PO Box 19395-6767, Tehran-Iran or fax to (9821) 205 16
35
Please note that they must receive 2 receptionreports before they send a QSL
card. They advise to send two reports together to save time and postage
expences.
By the way, on a small card, included in the enveloppe they also give the
adress PO Box 19395-3333 Tehran, Ran and fax 291095

Risto





From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: LONGWAVE TIDBITS......
Date: 11 Oct 1996 13:43:16 GMT
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Peter: Non-directional beacons (NDBs) make dull viewing. They are
omnidirectional. The ones I have seen are 10 to 20 metres tall.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (PETER Q. GEORGE, N1GGP) wrote:
>     I have had tremendous results in the Longwave stretch of the spectrum.
>My first QSL came from Beacon Station  NB (530 kHz) from North Bay, Ontario.
>I also got a nice letter and plenty of Canadian tropographic maps from
>Station YWA (516 kHz) in Petawawa, Ontario.  I hope to get a verie from YMW
>(367 kHz) in Manawaki, Quebec soon (once I get the mailing address).  I
>have been told that most Beacon Stations WILL verie reports with a prompt
>QSL card or letter.   I would love to see the transmitter site of some of
>these beacon stations.  Try LW some cold night.  The results may surprise you
 !
>
>73's,
>Peter Q. George, N1GGP
>Randolph, Massachusetts USA


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Subject: Looking for info re:target zones info
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 01:10:55 -0700
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I am wondering if someone can help me find out where zones 4,9 & 10 are?
I was told that shortwave radios waves have target zones. On a copy of a
license the zones are listed by number.
Thank you for your time,
Chana
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ArtEpstein)
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Subject: Lowe HF-150 for sale
Date: 11 Oct 1996 06:51:11 -0400
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I have a Lowe HF-150 receiver in excellent condition for sale.  It
includes the manual and US power supply.  I just purhased an HF-225 Europa
and the wife says one has to go.  $400 including CONUS UPS ground
shipping.  Art Epstein WB2WMJ


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From: Nick Marsh <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Lowe HF225 receiver for sale or trade
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 08:27:39 -0300
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I have a Lowe HF225 receiver with keypad and sync detector options. With
manuals and power supply $750 shipped in cont. U.S.

Will consider trades on high end scanning radios, AR8000, Icom r7000,
r7100,etc.

Nick


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From: Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Make money
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:26:24 +0200
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Joel Rubin wrote:
>
> The only reason that this article belongs on rec.radio.shortwave is that,
> as a "pyramid scam", it reminds us of the most infamous use of
> International Reply Coupons, in the 1919 fraud of Charles Ponzi.
>
> It doesn't work as advertised because after only a few levels it requires
> that more people send in money than live on planet earth. It funnels
> money to the crooks who started the scheme.
>
> For example, if one person gets $10,000, that's 10,000 people with $1. If
> THOSE 10,000 people get $10,000, then that's $100 MILLION or at least 20
> MILLION people with $5. If THOSE 20 MILLION get $10,000, then that takes
> at least 40 000 MILLION people, most of whom don't exist.
>
> http://www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect/chainlet.htm
>
> The U.S. Postal Inspection Service on chain letters
>
> http://www.wa.gov.au/gov/mft/pages/mftbn10.html
>
> The Government of Western Australia Ministry of Fair Trade page on
> pyramid selling schemes.

Here's the reply that I got from the postmaster at the perpetrator's
site:

Subject: Re: [Fwd: Make money]
  Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:59:29 +0200 (EET)
  From: Oved Ben-Aroya <[e-mail]>
    To: Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>

Hi!

The user account has been closed untill he showed up, been reproached,
signed a letter declaring he'll behave according to usage policy (which
forbids chain letter) or his account will be permanetly closed, and only
then the account was re-opened.

--
\Oved


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:12 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: MarineVHF & 2 Mtrs. Same radio?
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>
>>Hi there.  Use of a amateur 2-meter transceiver on the Marine bands is
>>illegal.  If you want, however, you can get a multi-channel synthesized
>>Marine band VHF transceiver, and have it reprogrammed for a few ham
>>frequencies.  Check your local commercial 2-way radio dealer for more
>>information. 73.
>
>I don't think that's legal either -- an amateur station on board a vessel
>must be independent of the vessel's other radio equipment, except that an
>antenna may be shared with a *voluntary* marine radio installation (i.e. one
>that the boat isn't required by law to have).

I don't know that I agree.  The real question is,  are you licensed to operate
 on Ham bands
and marine bands.  To my knowledge you cannot buy commercial radios that work
on
Ham and marine, but I know many people who own and have modified radios to wor
k on
other bands.  So, if you are licensed for both bands and operate under the rul
es &
regulations of the FCC......I don't see a problem.

Just my opinion........for what that's worth.
Don AC6TG




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From: [e-mail] (Steve Kennedy)
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Subject: Re: MarineVHF & 2 Mtrs. Same radio?
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T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]> wrote:


>>
>>>Hi there.  Use of a amateur 2-meter transceiver on the Marine bands is
>>>illegal.  If you want, however, you can get a multi-channel synthesized
>>>Marine band VHF transceiver, and have it reprogrammed for a few ham
>>>frequencies.  Check your local commercial 2-way radio dealer for more
>>>information. 73.
>>
>>I don't think that's legal either -- an amateur station on board a vessel
>>must be independent of the vessel's other radio equipment, except that an
>>antenna may be shared with a *voluntary* marine radio installation (i.e. one
>>that the boat isn't required by law to have).

>I don't know that I agree.  The real question is,  are you licensed to operat
e on Ham bands
>and marine bands.  To my knowledge you cannot buy commercial radios that work
 on
>Ham and marine, but I know many people who own and have modified radios to wo
rk on
>other bands.  So, if you are licensed for both bands and operate under the ru
les &
>regulations of the FCC......I don't see a problem.

>Just my opinion........for what that's worth.
>Don AC6TG


The one potential problem relates to the radio's type acceptance.  You
CAN use a commercial VHF two-way radio in the ham bands as well as the
commercial bands for which it is type-accepted (assuming you have all
the appropriate licensing) if the radio hasn't been modified.  Many
commercial VHF radios will directly program on to amateur 2M
frequencies.

However, you cannot modify an Amateur 2M rig for wide-band TX/RX and
legally use it on the commercial VHF bands, even with a license,
because the radio was not type-accepted for commercial band use.
There is no type acceptance for equipment sold specifically for use on
the amateur bands.

If the marine VHF radio will program amateur 2M frequencies WITHOUT
MODIFICATION, then it should be fine for use on Amateur bands (with an
amateur license, of course).  I don't know about the Marine regs
regarding this dual use on a water craft, the original poster sounded
like he had a handle on that facet.

Steve
WB7PSD



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Subject: Re: Mechanical filters in JRC Receivers?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 96 04:26:07 GMT
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Mechanical filters have a different in-and output impedance than most
> crystal filters. So you should design small matching networks on the filter
> in-and output to match it back to the impedances that the rest of the
> circuit expects. If you don't correct for this mismatch you will experience
> the phenomenon that Bill describes; two peaks in the pass-band.
>
> And, as Bill already stated, it will be real difficult to find a mechanical
> filter that has the same center frequency as the original filter had.
>
> But the biggest hurtle that you will have to take when doing this mod: A
> mechanical filter has a MUCH higher insertion loss than the average crystal
> filter has. So you will have to add an amplifier in the IF path to make up
> for this loss.
>
> This amplifier needs to be placed BEFORE the filter otherwise you will
> screw-up the receiver noise figure, depending on the cascaded gain that the
> receiver already had. Also, make sure this amplifier has enough dynamic
> range and a high enough compression point.
>
> All in all: Don't start with this unless you have lots of experience with
> receiver design!
>
> Loek d'Hont

OK, I am experiencing some cross posting with my name attached to it here.
My initial question was about buying some filters, ceramic, to upgrade a
Heathkit SW-177 which is pretty much a toy. It is a fact that certain filters
will require impedance matching and do suffer a large loss, but that has not
been a problem with me. I just want to get past some overly strong stations.

 Still looking, but there are many options out there, depends on your wallet
thickness.

 Bill Baka




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:15 1996
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From: Guy Atkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Mechanical filters in JRC Receivers?
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One alternative, at around $70 U.S., is the new line of Premium Filter
Modules (PFM) from Kiwa Electronics.

The PFM works *very* well in the NRD-535, and it reported eliminates or
greatly reduces the infamous i.f. "blow-by" (leakage) the NRD-535/525 is
known for. Also, the ultimate rejection and shape factor of the PFMs is
superior to the Collins mechanical filters.

BTW, I'm just a satisfied user of the Kiwa PFMs, and not connected with
Kiwa. Their web site is:

http://www.wolfe.net/~kiwa/


-Guy



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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Manuel Rodriguez Lanza)
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Subject: Re: Media Network September 96
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:55:25 GMT
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"Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>David Snyder wrote:
>>
>> Jonathan,
>> Where on the internet are the audio files?
>> David Snyder

>Media Network RealAudio files are found on the World Radio Network at
>http://www.wrn.org/rn.html. Back up a page and you'll Communications
>World, Media Scan and World of Radio as well.

>Tom
>--
GREAT!. The audio files of Media Network are very good, if you miss a
program, only connect to the audio files on the above http address and
"presto", you can hear it.

[e-mail]

A DXer from Caracas (South America) on the net.



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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Manuel Rodriguez Lanza ([e-mail]) wrote:
: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]> wrote:

: >David Snyder wrote:
: >>
: >> Jonathan,
: >> Where on the internet are the audio files?
: >> David Snyder

: >Media Network RealAudio files are found on the World Radio Network at
: >http://www.wrn.org/rn.html. Back up a page and you'll Communications
: >World, Media Scan and World of Radio as well.

: >Tom
: >--
: GREAT!. The audio files of Media Network are very good, if you miss a
: program, only connect to the audio files on the above http address and
: "presto", you can hear it.

: [e-mail]

: A DXer from Caracas (South America) on the net.
Unfortunately you need access to ftp to download the audio files.
Unfortunately the Saskatoon Freenet I use does not allow ftp access, and
I'm sure other places don't as well.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:18 1996
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From: Jay Novello <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Mexico & ShortWave Broadcasts??
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 17:47:38 -0400
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To: Alec Lemas <[e-mail]>

Alec Lemas wrote:
>
> One thing I've wondered about off & on is why dosen't Mexico have an
> English sw program?

Er, check 9705 kHz between 1400 and 1500 daily.


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From: [e-mail] (Alec Lemas)
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Subject: Re: Mexico & ShortWave Broadcasts??
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:53:58 GMT
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Jay Novello <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Alec Lemas wrote:
>>
>> One thing I've wondered about off & on is why dosen't Mexico have an
>> English sw program?

>Er, check 9705 kHz between 1400 and 1500 daily.

 That's all?One lousy hour!?Maybe they,Mexican gov,should invest some of their
drug corruption money & buy a decent shortwave system outlet.

 lemas



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Subject: MFJ-959B ant preselector FS
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I have the MFJ 959B antenna tuner, preselector for sale. Has 2 antenna
connectors and two radio connectors. WIll provide up to 20db gain or -20
db attenuation. Lists for $99.95 new, I'll take $75 and ship it and
include the power supply, box and manual.

Nick


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From: [e-mail] (Don B. De Caria)
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I've had good listening with my DX440 and my 2 mtr antenna, but certainly been

better using my outbacker, jr and the IC-731. I've tried just clipping the
antenna lead to the car body, but not near as good as even using the am
antenna on the car, or the 2 mtr for that matter...any sig is better than none

so I guess name of the game is to experiment, 73 and GL, Don NF7R/1
-----------------------------------------------------
Don B. De Caria
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Mobile SW ant?
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Anyone sell a SW radio ant for your car or truck? tia

--
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for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From: [e-mail] (Everyknee)
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Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
Date: 16 Oct 1996 11:40:59 -0400
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Just an idea...
How about using any old antenna (even the existing AM radio antenna)  and
one of those RadioShack antenna tuners that they sell for $29.95?

(If this is a bad I'm sure somebody will point it out!)

cRAIG


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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:
>[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:

>>Anyone sell a SW radio ant for your car or truck? tia
>I'm planning to use one of those 102" steel whips with the big ball
>and spring (BTW -those things are a hoot in parking garages with
>fluorescent tubes).

  Not bad... CB antennas work relatively well for shortwave, even though
they are "cut" for 27 MHz.
  You can get an amateur radio mobile antenna, tuned for the ham band
closest to the area of your interest, but it wouldn't be much (if any)
better than your 102 inch whip.

  A company in S.C. makes a mobile scanner/SWL antenna that is a coil on
fiberglass whip that is about 6 feet long.  I have one of these, but
haven't had a chance to test it yet.  I read a review of it that said it
was pretty good.

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ===========
Curt Phillips KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)    |  "It's wondrous out here, with
Engineer/Writer/Real Life "Dilbert"| treasures to satiate desires, both
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Grp | subtle and gross.  But it's not
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA | for the timid."- "Q" on the universe
==== [e-mail] ====== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====








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[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:

>Anyone sell a SW radio ant for your car or truck? tia

I'm planning to use one of those 102" steel whips with the big ball
and spring (BTW -those things are a hoot in parking garages with
fluorescent tubes).
dr






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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
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Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 03:45:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:

>[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:

>>Anyone sell a SW radio ant for your car or truck? tia

>I'm planning to use one of those 102" steel whips with the big ball
>and spring (BTW -those things are a hoot in parking garages with
>fluorescent tubes).
>dr

I just move the clip on my bugcatcher antenna coil until I get the
best signal. Of course the Bogcatcher (in it's many forms) is an HF
(80 through 10 meter) ham antenna!





Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
E-mail to:
[e-mail]
Record collector, 16mm Film collector.
I like old radio's too.
Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!



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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
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In article <543996$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Curt
Phillips) writes:

>Subject:       Re: Mobile SW ant?
>From:  [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
>Date:  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 18:31:25 GMT
>
>[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:
>>[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:
>
>>>Anyone sell a SW radio ant for your car or truck? tia
>>I'm planning to use one of those 102" steel whips with the big ball
>>and spring (BTW -those things are a hoot in parking garages with
>>fluorescent tubes).
>
>  Not bad... CB antennas work relatively well for shortwave, even though
>they are "cut" for 27 MHz.
>  You can get an amateur radio mobile antenna, tuned for the ham band
>closest to the area of your interest, but it wouldn't be much (if any)
>better than your 102 inch whip.
>
>  A company in S.C. makes a mobile scanner/SWL antenna that is a coil on
>fiberglass whip that is about 6 feet long.  I have one of these, but
>haven't had a chance to test it yet.  I read a review of it that said it
>was pretty good.
>
>

   The "Firestick" whip antenna is also supposed to be quite capable from
what I've read.  C.Crane sells them.  Grove sells a kit that uses the
metal structure of the vehicle as the antenna.  Anyone tried this one?


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From: [e-mail] (N2QCE)
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Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
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In article <543996$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Curt
Phillips) writes:

>I'm planning to use one of those 102" steel whips with the big ball
>and spring

How about using a HAMSTICK antenna for SW mobile. Should work great as the
ham bands are near the SW freqs. I use my 40 meter HAMSTICK with fantastic
results.




 -  John M. Evans  [e-mail]


- John Evans   [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jeffery A. Bowman)
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Subject: Morse Code
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 23:17:04 GMT
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Does anyone know of an freq's that trans morse code regularly!!

Please post reply either in newsgroup or to [e-mail]




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From: Irv McWherter <[e-mail]>
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Jeffery A. Bowman wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of an freq's that trans morse code regularly!!
>
> Please post reply either in newsgroup or to [e-mail]


The American radio Relay League (ARRL) publishes in QST a standard
schedule for CW.  The nice thing about their schedule is the text is sent
at different speeds.

If you need further info just drop me a line.

73

Irv N3LDY


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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Jeffery A. Bowman) wri
tes:
>Does anyone know of an freq's that trans morse code regularly!!
>
>Please post reply either in newsgroup or to [e-mail]
>

Try http://www.arrl.org and look for the W1AW schedule.  Code practice session
s
at various speeds, as well as code bulletins, are regularly broadcast.  Even
simpler is to just scan the ham bands and listen for a speed that you feel
comfortable with...

John
KE3QG







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There are also some good shareware programs for Morse practice. If enough
people are intertested I can dig one up and try to attach it here, encoded
(not encrypted) in MIME.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Jeffery A. Bowman)
> writes:
>>Does anyone know of an freq's that trans morse code regularly!!
>>
>>Please post reply either in newsgroup or to [e-mail]
>>
>
>Try http://www.arrl.org and look for the W1AW schedule.  Code practice sessio
ns
>at various speeds, as well as code bulletins, are regularly broadcast.  Even
>simpler is to just scan the ham bands and listen for a speed that you feel
>comfortable with...
>
>John
>KE3QG
>
>
>
>
>


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From: [e-mail] (Brian A. Berard)
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Sander,
There are plenty of programs downloadable from the WEB like super
Morse etc.... No need to clutter  up these news groups eh?
--))

>There are also some good shareware programs for Morse practice. If enough
>people are intertested I can dig one up and try to attach it here, encoded
>(not encrypted) in MIME.
>
>Sandy

Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



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[e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck) wrote:

>There are also some good shareware programs for Morse practice. If enough
>people are intertested I can dig one up and try to attach it here, encoded
>(not encrypted) in MIME.

>Sandy

I'm interested.
dr



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From: [e-mail] (JSteph6711)
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Subject: Re: MYSTERY AM STATION
Date: 11 Oct 1996 20:14:19 -0400
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The 1110 Latin station is most likely XERED "Radio Red" from Mexico City.
That's what I've been hearing here, and I have heard them many times
sometimes swamping WBT (most times clearly audible underneath, however).
Never have I heard them so consistently strong, though.

73  --  J.D. Stephens
International Radio Club of America (IRCA)
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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In article <[e-mail]>, Rob McLean <[e-mail]> wrote:

> JSteph6711 wrote:
> >
> > The 1110 Latin station is most likely XERED "Radio Red" from Mexico City.
> > That's what I've been hearing here, and I have heard them many times
> > sometimes swamping WBT (most times clearly audible underneath, however).
> > Never have I heard them so consistently strong, though.
>
> The station you're hearing is WPMZ-Providence, which has been operating
> without the FCC's OK at night for quite some time.
>
> I'm Ops Mgr at WTBQ-1110 in Warwick, NY...and, like every other 1110 on the
> East Coast, we have to sign off at night to make way for WBT. But WPMZ --
> which apparently keeps the FCC off its back by being a minority-owned statio
n
> that airs Spanish music -- broadcasts at night in direct violation of its
> license. After we sign off, I can hear PMZ quite clearly through the slop
> from WBT, CKTY in Sarnia, ON and WBBR-1130 in New York.
>
> WPMZ operates at 5 kW, at least during the day. (XERED is 50 kW, but Mexico
> City's a *long* way from New York...)
>
> Rob McLean
> Operations Mgr.
> WTBQ Radio

I believe that there's a SW station that usually operates out of band, but
they keep the FCC away because it's a religious station run by nuns. The
FCC doesn't want people to see footage of them leading elderly nuns away
in handcuffs.


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From: [e-mail] (DavidYocis)
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Rob McLean <[e-mail]> suggests that the Spanish unID station on
1110 kHz is WPMZ Providence.

According to a story in DX News last year, WHIM (the former calls of WPMZ
East Providence RI) claimed to have gotten an oral authorization from the
FCC to broadcast with 250 watts nights.  When the FCC finally figured out
what was going on, they issued a "cease and desist" order to the station.
I believe it's been a year or so since they've been signing off properly
at sunset.  But I used to hear them clear as a bell with country music
(WHIM's format) in the early evenings swamping WBT and CKTY.

The Spanish station with the chimes is very likely Radio Carupano,
Venezuela.  I hear them here in New York from time to time with the chime
ID.  Mexico City is less likely in the Northeast than Venezuela ... even
though Venezuela is farther away, the mostly coastal path boosts signal
strength.

BTW Rob ... I'm in Nyack and hear WTBQ all day long.  Not many good local
stations like yours around any more!

David Yocis
[e-mail]


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From: Williams <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: N.A.S.A
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 10:52:26 -0700
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n3tvv wrote:
>
> Does anyone have some sw frequencies used by N.A.S.A.,IF YOU COULD E-MAIL
> THEM TO ME IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
>                                   THANX
>                                         N3TVV
==================================================================
NASA does still use HF on occasion, but the freqs are many, varied
and frequently changing.  Suggest some of the books from Grove, CRB
Research, Monitoring Times, Popular Communications would be helpful
to you.  I recall seeing one book in particular that lists covers
the whole range of NASA radio comms.  Both MT and PopComm usually have
an annual article with good updates.  You might also try:
www.leonardo.net/berri/wun (a WEB site for utility listeners).

Good Hunting!  73  Dave K7HMP


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Does anyone have some sw frequencies used by N.A.S.A.,IF YOU COULD E-MAIL
THEM TO ME IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
                                  THANX
                                        N3TVV




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terry ford ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi shortwave radio experts
: I am intersted in being a DXer hwo can i start what do i need
: thanks for the help.
: terry

See the article called "ADVICE FOR SHORTWAVE NEWBIES" just two articles
after this article.  It's the FAQ for newbies.


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From: [e-mail] (Bob Sharkey)
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[e-mail] (terry ford) wrote:

>Hi shortwave radio experts
>I am intersted in being a DXer hwo can i start what do i need

>thanks for the help.

>terry

Terry,

Obvious question:  Have you purchased a radio yet?  I know that you
know you need one, but I ask because, if you haven't, the advice from
the experts here will have to be in more depth and, of course, you
will want and get a lot more opinion  :-)

I've been a SWL beginner for several years now.  Before I bought my
radio, I purchased a book called  "Passport to Worldband Radio" .  It
is an excellent publication with MANY specific product reviews and
evaluations of SW receivers...from very inexpensive to exotic!  It
also has comprehensive listings of stations with their broadcast
schedules:  locations, times and frequencies.

Later, after I bought a radio, I bought "The Complete Shortwave
Listener's Handbook", another excellent guide.  It approaches the
hobby of SWL and DXing with a more technical view; but, it is not a
"technician's" manual.  It is written at the level of the casual
hobbiest.

I found both of these to be invaluable references.

Warning, neither of these books is cheap.  I bought mine about four
years ago  and their cover prices are $18 and $17.  Still, I believe
you'll find one or both worth the price.  If I had to choose, I'd get
"Passport" first.  It focuses on getting the right radio and then
finding the right stations for you.  IMHO.

Good luck!
Bob





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Bob Sharkey ([e-mail]) writes:
> [e-mail] (terry ford) wrote:
>
>>Hi shortwave radio experts
>>I am intersted in being a DXer hwo can i start what do i need
>
>>thanks for the help.

> <snip>

> I've been a SWL beginner for several years now.  Before I bought my
> radio, I purchased a book called  "Passport to Worldband Radio" .  It
> is an excellent publication with MANY specific product reviews and
> evaluations of SW receivers...from very inexpensive to exotic!  It
> also has comprehensive listings of stations with their broadcast
> schedules:  locations, times and frequencies.
>
> Later, after I bought a radio, I bought "The Complete Shortwave
> Listener's Handbook", another excellent guide.  It approaches the
> hobby of SWL and DXing with a more technical view; but, it is not a
> "technician's" manual.  It is written at the level of the casual
> hobbiest.
>
> I found both of these to be invaluable references.
>
> Warning, neither of these books is cheap.  I bought mine about four
> years ago  and their cover prices are $18 and $17.  Still, I believe
> you'll find one or both worth the price.  If I had to choose, I'd get
> "Passport" first.  It focuses on getting the right radio and then
> finding the right stations for you.  IMHO.
>

Try your Public Library, before you decide to buy anything.  I've found
the Passport in my county's local library branch.

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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[e-mail] (terry ford) wrote:

>Hi shortwave radio experts
>I am intersted in being a DXer hwo can i start what do i need

I've found these people to be the most help over the decades:

                http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/rxshop/rx_index.html

It's the review team at radio Netherlands.  They go into more depth
than the largely subjective reviews at Passport.  The technical stuff
is explained as they go.
dr






From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mikelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Need radio to listen to St.Louis from Denver
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>robert lewis wrote:
>
> I need a radio to listen to KMOX in St.Louis. What kind should I get?
> my stereo just isn't adequate.

My stereo picks up KMOX quite well and it is just one of those
generic cheap combo systems.

All I did was find the External antenna screws and hook a piece
of flat 75 ohm antenna wire to it and to an old tv antenna on the
roof of my APT building.

Charles




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:44 1996
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From: Tim Tyler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Need radio to listen to St.Louis from Denver
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 02:19:30 -0400
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To: robert lewis <[e-mail]>

robert lewis wrote:
>
> I need a radio to listen to KMOX in St.Louis. What kind should I get?
> My stereo just isn't adequate.

  Quick comments:

1.  Your stereo might be OK -- you might just need to fool around with
the antenna, or get a better antenna wire!
2.  You're the right distance so that KMOX should come in OK with a
halfway decent set up, UNLESS:

  A.  You have a strong, local station nearby that is interfering with
your reception.

  B.  There is a strong radio station on an adjacent freq to KMOX which
is bleeding over onto the KMOX frequency.

  C.  There is radio-frequency interference (RFI) coming from an
appliance in or near your house that is putting extra static/noise on
your AM radio.


   Does your stereo have a digital readout, so you know you've tuned in
the exact freq for KMOX?

   When you listen to KMOX with your present setup, what exactly is the
problem? Weak signal? Lots of fading? Too much static?   Does the
station come in OK in your car?   What time of day are you wanting to
listen to KMOX?  Nighttime should be easier than daytime, unless KMOX
reduce power & switches antenna patterns at night.


  Ya know, it is annoying when people ask for help, but then don't
bother posting many details...


  Unless you've got a junky stereo, I'd first suggest you just try
messing with the antenna.  AM radio antennas are usually just copper
wires, so there is hardly any $$ you need to spend, BUT you could spend
a lot of time fiddling around with the wire so that it is finally laid
out in a manner in which KMOX is received well!

  If that doesn't work, & you've ruled out the reception problem as
being local RFI, one of the best receivers for the AM (& FM) radio
broadcast bands is also pretty cheap.  It is the General Electric model
'SUPERADIO' (III).  I bought mine 2 years ago from Best Buys for under
$40.  It has a very sensitive receiver, & is selective so that it
rejects interference from strong stations on nearby frequencies.


   I've tuned in KMOX just now from Ann Arbor, & they're coming in
strong...



   Tim


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
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Subject: Re: Need radio to listen to St.Louis from Denver
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In article  [e-mail] (robert lewis) writes:


>I need a radio to listen to KMOX in St.Louis. What kind should I get?
>My stereo just isn't adequate.

     I'd bet that the ferrite bar antenna on the back of your stereo just
isn't postioned correctly and is "nulling out" KMOX. It ought to be easy copy
East of the Rockies unless Roy, UT dominates; in which case NO radio will
remedy that problem. If you must have something a GE "SuperRadio II (or is it
III now?) ought to do the trick.



====================================================================
"I distrust a close-mouthed man. He generally picks the wrong time
to talk and says the wrong things. Talking is something you can't do
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:46 1996
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From: "Frank W. van Wensveen" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Need technical info on FRG-7
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 10:40:27 +0200
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*** Please reply through Email as well - thanks ***

Yesterday I bought a Sommerkamp FRG-7 at an auction. The Sommerkamp
FRG-7 is AFAIK identical to the Yaesu FRG-7, and a colleague of mine
told me that if you peel off the Sommerkamp label, there's a Yaesu label
right underneath, so that should be no problem. :-)

My new FRG-7 looked fine, but when I tried it at home I discovered that
the PLL won't lock. As far as I know, the FRG-7 has a 1 MHz XO, and a
tuning knob that controls a VFO, which is then phase-locked with  the 1
MHz XO signal, to get multiples of 1 MHz (1, 2, 3 ... 29 MHz).

The red 'Lock' LED on my FRG-7 is always on. The PLL won't lock, I don't
get a stable multiple of 1 MHz but instead the 'multiple MHz' VFO acts
as a free-running oscillator.

I don't have much experience with the FRG-7, but years ago we had one
(the Yaesu version) at the Hydromechanics Lab at Delft Polytechnical
University, and I remember that the red 'Lock' led used to go off when
the PLL was locked. Do I remember this correctly? If not, what is the
correct procedure to tune a FRG-7? Does the PLL also lock (I think it
should) if no antenna (or only a short piece of wire) is connected?

What's the idea with the small button at the right side of the tuning
scale (marked 'Tune' and 'Set' if I remember correctly, I don't have the
receiver here at the office right now)?

I am especially looking for (copies of) the owners manual and service
manual (esp. the circuit diagram) of the FRG-7. Preferably from someone
living in the Netherlands. :-)

*** Please reply through Email as well - I can't read the newsgroups
often. ***
Any reply greatly appreciated!!

--


73, Frank PA3GMP


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Horsfall)
Subject: Re: Need technical info on FRG-7
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In article <53ur6p$[e-mail]>,
    Ed Smith <[e-mail]> writes:

| I own and use a Yaesu FRG-7 receiver.  You do recall correctly, the lock
| light goes out when the PLL is in lock.  I always thought this was sort of
| peculiar.

It's done that way to save on battery power.

--
Dave Horsfall VK2KFU  [e-mail]  Ph: [phone]  Fx: [phone]
FGH Decision Support Systems P/L, 77 Pacific Hwy, Nth. Sydney, 2060, Australia


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Joseph)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: New source for GE Superadio III
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 07:59:03 GMT
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WHO (1040 AM) radio in Des Moines, Iowa, is will sell the new GE
Superadio III for $54.00 (shipping included).

Send a check or money order for $54 to:

WHO Radio - GE Superadio
PO Box 7088
Des Moines, IA 50309

Their web site is at

http://www.whooncall.com/whoamindex.htm

but no mention is made there about the Superadio offer.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:50 1996
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From: Eric Reid <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Newbie MW DX question...
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 20:28:43 -0400
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Evening, all,

Getting back into AM DX'ing after a couple of decades...have found
lots of good pointers to info, and have a SuperRadio III on order
(Bennett Bros, $39.95!!)...now to a question for which I could
not divine ready answers.

           When trying to ID a station during daylight hours (I know
           that critical time and nighttime is a whole 'nother
           ballgame), I'd like to be able to make intelligent guesses
           as to what station I might be hearing. Seems to me that
           there's a relationship between (station power,antenna
           type, distance from me), and my liklihood of receiving this
           signal. So, for example, if I'm hearing an unknown station
           at a certain frequency, look in the FCC AM listings, and
           see there's a 5000 watt station 100 miles away, and
           another 300 miles away, it's probably the former.

           If life were simple, the mathematician in me hopes that
           there'd even be a rough calculation one could do which
           could relate station power and antenna type to "reasonable
           effective range".

           Is this all too naive an approach? Any pointers to some
           good basic MW theory that might help me?

Many thanks in advance!

ERR

+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|     Eric Reid       Sun Microsystems      [e-mail]      +
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:51 1996
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From: Ian Sharp <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NiCads OK in Sony 7600G???
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 19:24:00 +0100
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In article <53bjdi$[e-mail]>, Jim Justen
<[e-mail]> writes
>In an attempt to feed my battery eating 7600 more cheaply, I's like to
>try NiCad rechargeables for power...No mention of this in the
>manual....but I know Sony recommends against this is some other radios....
>Any advice or people using NiCads in portables (not necessarily Sony,
>even.)
Attempting to use NiCad's in my Sony ICF-2001D is almost useless, as the
radio can't seem to cope well on 3.6V power.  An ideal solution would be
to fit 4 D-cells in the space of 3, anyone come accross batteries like
that?

An interesting point is that the official Sony mains power supply
delivers over 6.0V even under load.
--
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:52 1996
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From: gary sellani <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: NiCads OK in Sony 7600G???
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 19:59:09 -0700
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To: Ian Sharp <[e-mail]>

Ian Sharp wrote:
>
> In article <53bjdi$[e-mail]>, Jim Justen
> <[e-mail]> writes
> >In an attempt to feed my battery eating 7600 more cheaply, I's like to
> >try NiCad rechargeables for power...No mention of this in the
> >manual....but I know Sony recommends against this is some other radios....
> >Any advice or people using NiCads in portables (not necessarily Sony,
> >even.)

I posted some info on nicads in the 7600 about a week ago. I've looked
into this a bit more lately. The 7600G will drain the battery stack to
3V, which implies 0.75V/cell. That is bad for nicads. [I had posted a
number closer to 0.5/cell, which was in error.] The radio will not leave
sleep mode unless the voltage is above 3.3V. The low battery warning
symbol comes on around  3.5V. If you turn off your radio when this symbol
begins flashing, that won't be too hard on your batteries.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Noises on 4-5mHz?
Date: 11 Oct 1996 13:47:05 GMT
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There was a lot of chatter about the gurgling stations in the F(ido)-1292
shortwave newsgroup some years ago. I believe they used frequency-hopping.

Sandy

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
wrote:
>What's all those noises btwn 4-5mHz? Sound like loud bubbling water and
>pager noises.
>Dial says marine and weather. They come in VERY loud in SoCal.
>--
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>for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
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: There was a lot of chatter about the gurgling stations in the F(ido)-1292
: shortwave newsgroup some years ago. I believe they used frequency-hopping.

: >What's all those noises btwn 4-5mHz? Sound like loud bubbling water and
: >pager noises.
: >Dial says marine and weather. They come in VERY loud in SoCal.

Ok we think we have it figured out. They're pagers targeted to scuba divers!

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George Snyder)
Subject: Re: Old Music Boxes
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  > please bear with me..but does anyone know of a newsgrp dealing with
  > antique music boxes (wd5dip)ok i'm a ham but need help with
  > restoring an old polyphon music box...tnx..ken

Not specifically, but rec.antiques occasionally has an article about
music boxes.  You might also try rec.antiques.radio+phono, although most
of its articles are about electronic items.

--  George Snyder       Intermetrics, Inc.     Internet:  [e-mail]
--                      733 Concord Avenue        Voice:  [phone]
--                      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:55 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: OLD S.W. sets
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 96 18:40:14 GMT
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>>yeah I miss those tubes...I lusted in my heart for the Drake Twins
> >>from surburban Dayton area.  I had to settle for a Heathkit HW101.  I
> >>lusted for a Hallicrafters and even some of the ancient military
> >>surplus stuff....still do...wish I could turn the clock back...
>
> >Man you said it all!--)) Dittos all the way!!!

You guys said it all. Turn on the old radio that lights the room and drift bac
k
into the 50's.

Boatanchors for me.

Bill




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (L. Mitchell Wein)
Subject: Over The Web (OTW) Shortwave Broadcasts
Date: 11 Oct 96 04:46:18 -0700
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To all news junkies out there:

        Although Thru The Air (TTA) broadcasts by foreign stations can be
received using such receivers as the great Drake R8, Over The Web
(OTW) broadcasts are starting to build up.  Two Internet WWW sites to
access are:

        http://www-dw.gmd.de/DW/  to receive Deutsche Welle

        and http://www.wrn.org/audio.html  to receive TWENTY-FIVE other stations.

        The last site gains access to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. which
broadcasts live for 24 hours per day.

        All these broadcasts use Real Audio 2.1 and require 14.4 baud at a minimum.

        Does anyone know of any other good OTW sites?  What are your
opinions of OTW versus TTA attributes?  I notice that the BBC, HCJB
and some others are still not present OTW.  When do think all
broadcasters will use OTW and will it ever completely replace TTA?

                                Mitch
                                [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:57 1996
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From: "Loek d'Hont" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.ham-radio,rec.ham-radio.packet,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: PACTOR II experience inquiry
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Hello, I am considering to buy a PACTORII unit from SCS GBMH, the PTC-2

See for more information:

http://www.scs-ptc.com/pactor2.html

From this URL I got my information, what I am trying to figure out is if it
is really is the very robust digital communication method that they claim
it to be, or if it is just another sales pitch.

After all, $900+ bucks is not cheap.

Is there any-one out there that has bought this TNC? What are the
experiences?

What are the chances that pactor-II might be licensed out to other
manufacturers TNCs like AEA?


Thanks,

Loek d'Hont    [e-mail]


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In message <[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] writes:

> World Media is published by the Foreign Media Unit of BBC Monitoring. For
> details of
> this and other products and services contact the Marketing Department.

Perhaps it would be good to explain the costs involved, as the product
(if it was like a sample I received some years back) may be way outside
anyone but "professional" users pockets.  (the sample I had cost US$300
per year subscription, I think).

Otherwise, you build up hope in getting info and then dash it against
the rocks :-(   Peter.




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:53:59 1996
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From: Steve Whitt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: R Corporacion Chile; help pls
Date: 11 Oct 1996 09:33:20 GMT
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I heard a very good signal  here in the UK at 0400UT on 10/10/96 from R
Corporation 1380kHz from Chile. Is it the new name for Colo Colo? Is it a
new
station at a new address?

Does it also have a SW outlet? It claimed to be international and listed
most
Latin American countries (as far north as Venezuela) in its coverage!!!

I'd like to send them a report since R Colo Colo never verified me in the
past

thanks for help

Steve


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From: [e-mail] (Andy Sennitt)
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Subject: Re: R Corporacion Chile; help pls
Date: 12 Oct 1996 07:26:59 GMT
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Steve Whitt <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I heard a very good signal  here in the UK at 0400UT on 10/10/96 from R
>Corporation 1380kHz from Chile. Is it the new name for Colo Colo? Is it a
>new station at a new address?

Steve, I checked our text in the 1997 WRTH and  Radio Corporacion is
listed on 1380kHz with 50kW, but at a different address from the old
Radio Colo Colo: Grajales 2108, Santiago.
>
>Does it also have a SW outlet? It claimed to be international and listed
>most
>Latin American countries (as far north as Venezuela) in its coverage!!!

We have no information on any shortwave outlet, but it is by far the
most powerful outlet in Latin America on that frequency, so maybe at
night they use an antenna which produces a lot of skywave.
>
>I'd like to send them a report since R Colo Colo never verified me in the
>past

Well, try addressing your report to Sr. Ricardo Henriquez Saa who is
listed as the Director. Good luck!


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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Say)
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aFrom: "DWOR-FRECAUT, GARY" <[e-mail]>


                                         le lundi 14 octobre 1996
      Bonjour this is Gary from the French Embassy. Is there any listserv
for journalists interested in the Internet and other forms of New Age
technology? Do you personally known of a journalist sensitive to the former
realities?.
      The reason is that here in the Embassy we are trying to compile a
list of "interested" journalists to invite for a Web site inaugaration in
DC this coming mid-december by the CEO of RFI (Radio France International)
and the Press section of our Embassy.
      By the way do visit our web site at http://www.info-france-usa.org


Merci beaucoup



Gary Maurice Dwor-Fr?caut




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:01 1996
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From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Radio East Africa
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 13:06:57 -0400
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If anyone is interested, Radio East Africa is on the air on 15185.74 kHz
right now! 0900 EDT or 1300 UTC with religious programming in English.

Signal is fair here in South Florida

Chuck
[e-mail]
http://www.flinet.com/~chuck/


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KaiLudwig)
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Subject: Re: Radio Kiev
Date: 13 Oct 1996 13:46:40 -0400
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Here all Details of Radio Ukraine transmissions. But at Oct. 27 schedule
will change.

5905    1600-0100       100 kW  Browary 250     AP1
5915    2200-0300       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
6010    1800-0700       100 kW  Browary 245     AP1
6020    0400-0300       100 kW  Browary         AP1
6080    1700-0300       100 kW  Charkow 82      AP1
6090    0100-0600       100 kW  Browary 74      AP1
6130    1400-2100       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
7150    2100-0400       1 MW    Kopani  309     AP2
7180    1100-1800       100 kW  Charkow 277     AP1
7285    0100-0600       100 kW  Browary 105     AP1
7320    0600-1700       100 kW  Browary 105     AP1
7375    2100-2300       1 MW    Krasne  96      AP1
7405    0500-1700       100 kW  Kopani  4       AP1
7420    0300-1400       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
9550    2100-0400       1 MW    Kopani  209     AP2
9560    2000-0100       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
9600    1000-1700       100 kW  Charkow 55      AP1
9620    0100-1100       100 kW  Charkow 55      AP1
9640    0300-1000       100 kW  Charkow 82      AP1
9685    0100-0530       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
9735    0000-0400       1 MW    Krasne  303     AP1
9875    1900-0100       100 kW  Charkow 262     AP1
9870    1000-2000       1 MW    Kopani  309     AP1
11705   1600-1930       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
11720   0600-1600       100 kW  Browary 254     AP1
13690   0700-1800       100 kW  Browary 285     AP1
17790   1700-2000       1 MW    Krasne  238     AP1
936     1700-0300       300 kW  Krasne          AP1

These one as announced in German language program. In most (but not all)
chases the Brovary transmissions has 200 kW.
Browary = Brovary site, near Kiev
Charkow = Kharkov site
Krasne = Krasne site, near Lvov
Kopani = Kopani site, near Nikolayev (often false listet as Simferopol).
AP1 = "normal" foreign service (0000, 0300, 2100 English; 1700, 2000, 2300
German; otherwise Ukrain)
AP2 = special outlet for NAm, including English and special Ukrain program

Best regards,

Kai Ludwig


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:03 1996
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From: Walter Volodya Salmaniw <[e-mail]>
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>Here all Details of Radio Ukraine transmissions. But at Oct. 27 schedule
>will change.
>
Dear Kai:

    Thanks for posting the detailed information about Radio Ukraine.  May I
respectfully point out that your spelling of Ukraine's cities is outdated.
Since independence, proper Ukrainian spelling is official policy.
Therefore, Kiev, is now Kyiv.  Lvov is Lviv.  Simferopol is Simferopil.
Nikolayev is Mykolayiv.  Kharkov is now Kharkiv.  You might wish to refer to
this year's WRTH for confirmation of these spellings.> By the way, please
post the new schedule as soon as it becomes available later this month!

                            73's,


  Volodya (Walter) Salmaniw, [e-mail]
    from beautiful Victoria, B.C., Canada.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: Radio Pyongyang
Date: 19 Oct 1996 07:41:16 GMT
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Many people have recently posted articles about it being extremely
difficult to get a QSL from Radio Pyongyang if sent from America or
Europe.  Well, I'm in Taiwan, and since Pyongyang has a liason office in
Taipei, I think it might be easier to get a QSL if sent through Taiwan.
I think the problem is that all mail from America or Europe is
thrown out immediatly as soon as it arrives at the Pyongyang post office
because they are afraid it's being sent to "spies".

Radio Pyongyang comes in extremely strong here at all times and all
frequencies (if you want the recent schedule, e-mail me).  So I want to
try to send them a reception report and request a QSL.  If I am successful
in getting a QSL from Taiwan, then I can offer my services to forward
reception reports for American and European listeners.

However, there is no address for Radio Pyongyang listed in the 1996 World
Radio TV Handbook, and Radio Pyongyang never reports their address over
the air, either.

Could someone please tell me the address?

Mark


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From: [e-mail] (Peter Whisker)
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Subject: Re: Radio Saint Helena?
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 96 15:46:28 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wro
te:
>Is Radio Saint Helena still operating for a few hours every other
>year? Also when is there next planned broadcast???
>
>Thanks and 73, Tom KB2GLO
>
They are on 11092.5 USB on Sunday 27th October 1996 from 19.00 -23.00 UTC.

Peter

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas E. Kenny)
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Subject: Radio Saint Helena?
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 15:00:25 GMT
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Is Radio Saint Helena still operating for a few hours every other
year? Also when is there next planned broadcast???

Thanks and 73, Tom KB2GLO

     vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                    Tom Kenny KB2GLO  Voice: 908-949-9704
             EMail: [e-mail]   URL: http://webspan.net/~tek
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:07 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radio Saint Helena?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:57:33 -0400
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Thomas E. Kenny wrote:
>
> Is Radio Saint Helena still operating for a few hours every other
> year? Also when is there next planned broadcast???
>
October 27. Everything you need to know is at http://www.sthelena.se/.

Tom
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:08 1996
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From: Richard Buckby <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Radio Saint Helena?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 06:27:35 +0100
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Thomas E. Kenny"
<[e-mail]> writes
>Is Radio Saint Helena still operating for a few hours every other
>year? Also when is there next planned broadcast???
>
>Thanks and 73, Tom KB2GLO
>
>     vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
>                    Tom Kenny KB2GLO  Voice: 908-949-9704
>             EMail: [e-mail]   URL: http://webspan.net/~tek
>     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hello Tom,

        If you have Web access, see the St Helena Day home page, there
is a lot of information on there about the radio station, the island and
also Ascension and Tristan.

Try:  www.sthelena.se

        I was lucky enough to visit the island many years ago on my way
home from Ascension, it is a fascinating place!

        73, Richard  G3VGW  (ex ZD8RB)


e-mail:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dennis Lathem)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Shack clones GE SuperRadio?
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 22:38:55 GMT
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[e-mail] (Craig Hallman) wrote:


>I just got my 97 Radio Shack catalogue and notices a radio that looks
>VERY MUCH like the GE SuperRadio.  Is this a clone? It's $59.95.

It is similar, but not the same. Different speakers.


>What interested me very much is a similar looking model which also has
>VHS and UHF TV sound.  I've been looking for a radio with _UHF_  TV sound
>for years, since all we have is UHF around here.  I'ts $79.99.

I brought home one of the AM/FM/TV jobs a few weeks ago.  I did a
direct comparison with my GE SRIII on AM and the GE won.  The GE has
better speakers and perhaps a better audio amp as it always sounded
better and helped hear some of the distant stations.  The RS AM tuner
did not pick up all the stations that the GE did..It was close, but no
cigar.

As for the TV audio.  I live in an area with VHF (4) and UHF (5)..I
compared the RS TV with a small Casio LCD color TV.  The RS did not
pull in all the stations that the Casio did.  The RS tuner found many
"ghosts" of the same station and I found that I could hear some
stations at three or four locations (weaker than the actual location,
of course)

I just don't think the TV tuner in this set is worth it.  You can buy
a small TV that will perform better than this unit, cost only about 20
bucks more, is smaller and has TV with it.

I took it back for a refund.

It did have lots of antenna inputs on the back of it...and unlike the
SR III there was a manual switch to change from DC to AC operation.


Good luck

Dennis




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Subject: Re: Radio Shack clones GE SuperRadio?
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In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Craig Hallman) writes:
>
>
>I just got my 97 Radio Shack catalogue and notices a radio that looks
>VERY MUCH like the GE SuperRadio.  Is this a clone? It's $59.95.

Appears to have different speakers, and lacks the prominent antenna
bulge in the back plastic.  Control locations similar on front suggest
same PCB?  Might? have ext DC power input, the AM/FM/TV version does.

>
>What interested me very much is a similar looking model which also has

>VHS and UHF TV sound.  I've been looking for a radio with _UHF_  TV
sound
>for years, since all we have is UHF around here.  I'ts $79.99.

They used the wide/narrow switch position for the TV band switch, so
you are stuck with only one AM filter that might be too wide.  Too
noisy in RS to tell.  VHF low band wasn't good for much on whip, and
VHF high sensitivity didn't seem too great either.  Sounds pretty good
on FM and strong VHF hi/UHF TV, and has plenty of ext ant terminals on
back.




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:12 1996
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Subject: radio working on 2  frequencies=legal?
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 01:16:34 -0700
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ABout a 1/4 mile from us there is a shortwave radio station. The "owber"
is a militia person. He was running at 9.400 from 6 AM through midnight 7
days per week. BTW, the license is in his wife's name. Anyway..his
programming comes through the TV, Phones and radios of many area
residents. Now he has changed his frequency and it broadcasting at 9.400
from 10 AM to 8 PM and then goes to 5.80 from 5PM to about midnight.
My question is does he need 2 separate license to run off of the 2
frequencies?
If possible please reply to me email.
Thanks for you help:) I am new to all of this and need to leanr as fast
as I can.
CHana
[e-mail]


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Subject: radio working on 2  frequencies=legal?
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 01:17:25 -0700
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ABout a 1/4 mile from us there is a shortwave radio station. The "owber"
is a militia person. He was running at 9.400 from 6 AM through midnight 7
days per week. BTW, the license is in his wife's name. Anyway..his
programming comes through the TV, Phones and radios of many area
residents. Now he has changed his frequency and it broadcasting at 9.400
from 10 AM to 8 PM and then goes to 5.80 from 5PM to about midnight.
My question is does he need 2 separate license to run off of the 2
frequencies?
If possible please reply to me email.
Thanks for you help:) I am new to all of this and need to leanr as fast
as I can.
CHana
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:13 1996
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>Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
>whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
>comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
>weird?

You might try properly grounding your radio.

Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



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kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
: whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
: comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
: weird?

You're effectively grounding the radio.  It wouldn't happen if you were
sitting in a chair and took your feet off the ground.


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Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
weird?

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: radio works better when touched
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[e-mail] wrote:
: kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
: : whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
: : comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
: : weird?

: You're effectively grounding the radio.  It wouldn't happen if you were
: sitting in a chair and took your feet off the ground.
Does it really have anything to do with grounding?  My first shortwave, a
disgusting Prosonic, got much better reception if you held onto the whip
antenna.  This occured lying on my bed with the radio resting on my
chest, as the damn thing was so light you couldn't really tune it very
easily sitting on a table.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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 ([e-mail]) writes:
> kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
> : whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
> : comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
> : weird?
>
> You're effectively grounding the radio.  It wouldn't happen if you were
> sitting in a chair and took your feet off the ground.

Not quite.  The way it works is your body forms one xide of a capacative
coupling to ground (the ground itself is the other side).

A way of using a capacatively coupled ground, which you might want to do
if there is no ground connection available on your receiver, is to lay the
receiver on a grounded sheet of metal (you might try a cookie sheet).



--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Brian A. Berard ([e-mail]) writes:
>>Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
>>whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
>>comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
>>weird?
>
> You might try properly grounding your radio.
>

You might want to look at "Minimal Antennas and Grounding Tips", which
I've just reposted.


--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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In article <545ria$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>: kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: : Am mode, portable SW radio, longwire ant attached to telecopic
>: : whip, nothing on 1620 but when u lay a hand on it, a Japanese station
>: : comes in. Remove the ant wire and nothing comes in either way.
>: : weird?
>
>: You're effectively grounding the radio.  It wouldn't happen if you were
>: sitting in a chair and took your feet off the ground.
>Does it really have anything to do with grounding?  My first shortwave, a
>disgusting Prosonic, got much better reception if you held onto the whip
>antenna.  This occured lying on my bed with the radio resting on my
>chest, as the damn thing was so light you couldn't really tune it very
>easily sitting on a table.

I think that when you touched the antenna *you* became a human radial of the
antenna, thus improving reception. I don't think you're grounding the antenna
by touching it..unless you had a strap from your leg to a ground rod
outside..that would sure put a cramp in your married life.....

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Matthews)
Subject: RE: Receiving LW
Date: 11 Oct 96 02:33:31 -0700
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While your distance from long-wave broadcasting stations plays a
crucial role in your current lack of reception, I believe reception
of some of them might be possible.     What type of antenna are you
using? I believe that long-wave reception - at least longwave
DX-reception - requires a much longer antenna than you would use
either for shortwave or medium wave reception because of the
wavelengths involved.

Have you contacted your local chapter of the New Zealand Radio DX
League or the New Zealand DX Radio Association about your interests?
I know both groups have a very good DX site on the North Island.
Since DXers in New Zealand can received medium wave signals across
the Pacific, I would suspect that there are certain times of the year
when - given the right time of day + the right antenna - some of the
more powerful longwave transmitters would be audible from Europe and
Asia.   Again, I do think you'd need a quiet location electrically +
the benefit of being VERY near to the ocean to avoid signal
absorption by land.

With the current low levels of solar activity enhancing medium wave
reception (certainly NOT enhancing high frequency shortwave
signals!), this might be an opportune time to tune for long-wave
broadcasters - even as you head into the summer season in your part
of the world.  But I think one of your best "first steps" is to
contact the NZRDL or NZRDA to see what others have done.

Bill Matthews
_________________
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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In article <53n277$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (D. Holford) wrote:

>Marker beacons assume you know where you are since they do not have
>identifiers, lf/mf locator beacons have identifiers to positively identify th
e
>location.

>Dave

Dave refers to 75-MHz fan markers, which beam straight up at three points on
the final-approach course. Three exist: outer (co-located with the LF compass
locator, long dashes), middle (dot-dash for "pull up, you're at decision
height") and inner (dots).

Sandy


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From: [e-mail]
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Hi all: I'm off to Bosnia for 6 months or so and am looking for a good, small,

HF received to keep tabs on the news and such as well as to do some general SW
L.

I've heard good things about the Sony SW7600G. Does anyone have any experience

with the Sony SW100S (it's the pocket calculator-sized version for $150 more
than the SW7600G)? I'm in the military and space for personal items will be at

a real premium, so smaller is better as long as quality isn't significantly
sacrificed.

Does anyone have any other recommendations. I'm not stuck on a Sony product if

there's something better out there.

thanks/john



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In article <N.101396.101153.51@SPRY01>,
 on Sun, 13 Oct 96 14:11:53 GMT, <[e-mail]> writes:
>Hi all: I'm off to Bosnia for 6 months or so and am looking for a good, small
,
>HF received to keep tabs on the news and such as well as to do some general S
WL.
>
>I've heard good things about the Sony SW7600G. Does anyone have any experienc
e
>with the Sony SW100S (it's the pocket calculator-sized version for $150 more
>than the SW7600G)? I'm in the military and space for personal items will be a
t
>a real premium, so smaller is better as long as quality isn't significantly
>sacrificed.
>
I have had the SW100S for over 2 years, Very good performance (consider the
powered antenna to pull in week signals). It's build quality is A1 and is
made out of the neatest feeling plastic I have felt (feels warm and soft).
When the top is flipped down it survived a 5 foot drop on concrete.

If you want to conserve batteries use head phones but it is handy to use
the speaker for short periods.

    David  Sieber
    Lockheed Martin  -- Portsmouth Hampshire UK


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radio666)
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Subject: Recordings of African SW & MW radio
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I'm a production person on the US Public Radio show Afropop Worldwide.
APWW is a weekly show which programs the best in African, Latin and
Carribean music.  Our shows range from record shows to full blown field
documentaries.

We are in the process of planning a show looking at African music on
shortwave radio.  This can include domestic, regional, and international
broadcasters.  I am asking DXers, and SWLers to share tapes that they have
made with us.  We are looking for fairly clear good quality recordings
both recent and from the past.   Due to the financial realities of US
public radio, we are not able to pay for recordings, or return tapes.  We
will credit the supplier of any tapes we use on the air.  We would request
dubs on high bias cassette tape, or DAT tape if possible.

If you can possibly help this project please contact me at the email
address below.

David Goren
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:27 1996
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From: "john mcgrath" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: repair grundig satellit 600
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I have a grundig satellit 600 which seems to be difficult to repair as
several workshops
have refused to accept it -grundig ireland merely said they only SELL
products and do not repair!
Can anyone in Ireland recommend a service agency?
Thanks ,
JMC


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry)
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Subject: Re: RFI from deep freeze
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 01:51:55 GMT
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On Tue, 08 Oct 96 05:09:00 GMT, [e-mail] (Doug Patton) wrote:

>My freezer is generating noise that almost kills all sw reception. This is
>definately coming in the antenna (I've run the Lowe Europa from a gell cell).

>Any ideas how to filter the freezer would be appreciated!

Get ahold of some toriod cores and put 'em on all (and I do mean all)
wires, cables coming in/out of your freezer and radio.  If this does
not eliminate all noise (it will and should get rid of most), ensure
all associated items are grounded to a good ground.  Good ground ?,
not necessarily the screw on the duplex outlet.  If necessary install
a copper ground rod.  At least 3 feet deep in the ground and at least
8 feet long.  If this does not at least eliminate some of the
interference there may be a problem with the freezer.  I am honestly
trying to help here.  If you need more assistance, E-mail me.

Best reguards,
     Jerry



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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Cook)
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[e-mail] (Doug Patton) wrote:

>My freezer is generating noise that almost kills all sw reception. This is
>definately coming in the antenna (I've run the Lowe Europa from a gell cell).

>Any ideas how to filter the freezer would be appreciated!

The same thing happens to me with my washing machine sometimes. If it
is plugged in but not running I can get strong interference from it
all across the SW spectrum on all SW radios, even battery powered ones
with whips. Unplugging it makes the RFI go away.


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Subject: RRRRe: SSB Sqlch Needed
From: [e-mail] (Tom Schoenherr)
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Subject: Re: SSB Sqlch Needed

C>There may not be a satisfactory solution. In transport aircraft the hf
 >receivers unmute with SELCAL (selective-calling tone sequences that are
 >unique to the plane), not just the presence of a signal. To me that suggests
 >there is no good squelch.

 This is not correct. In air transport aircraft the hf transceivers
volume is turned down until they are called. When they are called using
their SELCAL code, a chime starts dinging and the SELCAL lite starts
blinking. Then SELCAL is reset, volume is turned up and they communicate
normally. Squelch operates like any other receiver. The SELCAL box is an
accessory box added onto an standard transceiver. Each aircraft is
assigned its own SELCAL code of 4 letters (something like CF-LK). Each
letter is a different frequency tone. Sort of like the tones on a phone.
SELCAL is an acronym for Selective Calling.
  I know because I am an radio & electrical mechanic for Northwest
Airlines.
---
 * QMPro 1.53 * Trouble with grammar have I.  -Yoda-


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From: [e-mail] (Jerry)
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On Thu,  3 Oct 96 18:33:00 +0000, [e-mail] (Tom
Schoenherr) wrote:

>Subject: Re: SSB Sqlch Needed
>
>C>There may not be a satisfactory solution. In transport aircraft the hf
> >receivers unmute with SELCAL (selective-calling tone sequences that are
> >unique to the plane), not just the presence of a signal. To me that suggest
s
> >there is no good squelch.
>
> This is not correct. In air transport aircraft the hf transceivers
>volume is turned down until they are called. When they are called using
>their SELCAL code, a chime starts dinging and the SELCAL lite starts
>blinking. Then SELCAL is reset, volume is turned up and they communicate
>normally. Squelch operates like any other receiver. The SELCAL box is an
>accessory box added onto an standard transceiver. Each aircraft is
>assigned its own SELCAL code of 4 letters (something like CF-LK). Each
>letter is a different frequency tone. Sort of like the tones on a phone.
>SELCAL is an acronym for Selective Calling.
>  I know because I am an radio & electrical mechanic for Northwest
>Airlines.
>---
> * QMPro 1.53 * Trouble with grammar have I.  -Yoda-

Squelch for the HF band is a complicated thing.  I have worked with
one system that detected the subaudable frequencies inherent in the
human voice.  But that was military equipment and we still never used
it after trying it out.  The problem is the background atmospheric and
man made noise/interference that is always present.  This is probably
why selcal is used (in addition to being the less costly way to go).
The above system did work but in my opinion was not worth the cost.  A
standard squelch circuit would work just about as good.  If anyone
else has some info on this subject please post, as this is one of
those grey areas of communications (HF Squelch).

Best reguards,
     Jerry

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: RRRRe: SSB Sqlch Needed
Date: 13 Oct 1996 13:52:30 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Tom Schoen
herr) wrote:

> In air transport aircraft the hf transceivers
>volume is turned down until they are called. When they are called using
>their SELCAL code, a chime starts dinging and the SELCAL lite starts
>blinking.
<schnip>
>  I know because I am an radio & electrical mechanic for Northwest
>Airlines.

Tom:

Do airline receivers listen in AM mode when muted by SELCAL, to make sure the
tones are not altered by small receiver or ground-station frequency errors
("Donald Duck" effect)?

How often do you get write-ups on SELCAL? Airline pilots often request enroute

SELCAL checks.

Within how many Hz are airborne HF transceivers maintained? I believe they can

be tuned in 100-Hz steps, and I do not recall seeing clarifiers on their
control heads.

Does Northwest or KLM use satellite comms with ATC? Hams used to say AM meant
Ancient Modulation, but SSB is no spring chicken either: It's been around
since the 1930s, and it's susceptible to QRN and the vagaries of propagation.
I often hear unsuccessful calls on main US Coast Guard and USAF HF channels.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ralf Radermacher)
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On 13.10.1996 at 01:39:50, [e-mail] (Jerry) wrote
re: Re: RRRRe: SSB Sqlch Needed

Je> standard squelch circuit would work just about as good.  If anyone
Je> else has some info on this subject please post, as this is one of
Je> those grey areas of communications (HF Squelch).

There has been a description with a schematic in QST, some years ago, by
Ulrich Rohde, in one of his excellent article series about HF receiver
design.

This squelch circuit, as I recall, looks for frequency modulation
components in the range of 3 Hz to determine whether a signal is speech or
not.

Most unfortunately, there were a few hefty mistakes in the schematic and
the component designations which made it impossible to duplicate this
circuit. I have contacted the ARRL lab, about a year ago, but they were
unable to provide the necessary information.

Maybe someone on here has succeeded in finding out about the 'mistery' IC
in this circuit. I'd certainly be most thankful for any help or information
on this matter.

Cheers,
Ralf

Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG                  Koeln/Cologne, Germany

RX:   EKD 300 & EKD 100 + EZ 100 RTTY demodulator/diversity unit,
      more info on request
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      home-made active vertical 3 kHz to 100 MHz
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
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>snip<
>there is no good squelch.
>
> This is not correct. In air transport aircraft the hf transceivers
>volume is turned down until they are called. When they are called using
>their SELCAL code, a chime starts dinging and the SELCAL lite starts
>snip<

Several years ago 73 (a ham radio magaizine) had a contruction article on
a "SSB Squelch".  I will try to come up with the date of that issue.
While I did not build the squelch, the explnation and logicc behind it
looked to be pretty valid.
Terry


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From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
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Subject: Re: RRRRe: SSB Sqlch Needed
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Tom Schoen
herr) says:
>
>Subject: Re: SSB Sqlch Needed
>
>C>There may not be a satisfactory solution. In transport aircraft the hf
> >receivers unmute with SELCAL (selective-calling tone sequences that are
> >unique to the plane), not just the presence of a signal. To me that suggest
s
> >there is no good squelch.
>snip<
The August 1982 issue of "73Magazine" has a ""Smart" Squelch for SSB".
Frank ReidW9MKV and David Link W9YAN wrote the article.  Like I said
in my prior post, while I have not built it (yet), the design looks
like it should work.
Quoting from the article "People normally speak about three syllables
per second.  The squelch works by detecting voice band energy (500-300Hz)
which is varying in frequency at a rate of 0.5 to 3.25 Hz." The circuit
consitst of an input buffer, high-pass filter, limiter and a monostable
that drives a low pass filter to the detector followed by a linear ic
monostable(to give a 1sec hold).
They even include the circuit board template.
Radiokit (box441 Greenville NH 03048) offered the board for $7.00 and
had the "complete kit" for $49.95. Since this was 14 years ago I would
be surprized if the board/kit is still being offered.  But someone might
want to check it out.

If anyone actually builds this circuit please post a note as to how well
it works.  I plan to build one of these one of these days. But I am not
going to hold my breath.<g>


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BOEING377)
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Subject: Re: RRRRe: SSB Sqlch Needed
Date: 18 Oct 1996 13:06:08 -0400
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The QST (or was it 73?) article was based on a now expired Mototola
patent.  I've used the circuit and it works unbelievably well, far
superior to any other SSB squelch.  You can use it on AM too, it will lock
out WWV and activate only on voice announcements. Collins used a similar
circuit in the 918M Marine HF SSB set. A good SSB squelch makes listening
FAR less fatiguing. There is a slight delay, sometimes you miss the first
partial syllable, but it isn't a real problem.  The magazine article had a
novel suggestion of adding a store and delay module and  recovering the
missed syllable by playing back the portion that immediately proceeds the
triggering event and then playing the remainder until the squelch closes.
It isn't really necessary, but it would make a great circuit perfect.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:38 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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On 9 Oct 1996, T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A wrote:
> > Rush Limbaugh is an asshole........... I am sorry but that is the only wor
d
> to describe him.
> > His mouth has turned many people against the Republican party.
>
> Interesting comment from someone who probably does not listen to Rush
> and quotes heresay form the liberal press!

I listen to him just to see what an idiot he is, since I consider him comic
relief. I even watch on television once in a while, just to see what the
consumate pompous ass looks like. I'm waiting for his head to explode if his
ego gets any bigger.

 Bill




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On Wed, 16 Oct 1996 [e-mail] wrote:
> I listen to him just to see what an idiot he is, since I consider him comic
> relief. I even watch on television once in a while, just to see what the
> consumate pompous ass looks like. I'm waiting for his head to explode if his

> ego gets any bigger.

... since this has nothing to do with SW radio, you might want to move
this thread over to  alt.democrats.liberals.sour-grapes

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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> On 9 Oct 1996, T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A wrote:
> > > Rush Limbaugh is an asshole........... I am sorry but that is the only w
ord
> > to describe him.
> > > His mouth has turned many people against the Republican party.
> >
> > Interesting comment from someone who probably does not listen to Rush
> > and quotes heresay form the liberal press!
>
> I listen to him just to see what an idiot he is, since I consider him comic
> relief. I even watch on television once in a while, just to see what the
> consumate pompous ass looks like. I'm waiting for his head to explode if his
> ego gets any bigger.
>
>  Bill

Here's a clue for ya, Bill: Limbaugh hasn't been on television for some
time now.

Cheers, Ron Cain


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Voice wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > On 9 Oct 1996, T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A wrote:
> > > > Rush Limbaugh is an asshole........... I am sorry but that is the only
 word
> > > to describe him.
> > > > His mouth has turned many people against the Republican party.
> > >
> > > Interesting comment from someone who probably does not listen to Rush
> > > and quotes heresay form the liberal press!
> >
> > I listen to him just to see what an idiot he is, since I consider him comi
c
> > relief. I even watch on television once in a while, just to see what the
> > consumate pompous ass looks like. I'm waiting for his head to explode if h
is
> > ego gets any bigger.
> >
> >  Bill
> I agree...Rush stopped talking about the real issues  years ago. six
> trillion dollar gop- democratic debt. un constitutional laws and the
> newt led gop all talk no action contract with amerika. Its a one party
> corrupt system .Take your  pick bill dole or bob clintski.

Hey, they resemble those remarks! :)
Cheers, Ron Cain


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   jay marvin <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Orrin Edwards wrote:
>>
>>
>> ... since this has nothing to do with SW radio, you might want to move
>> this thread over to  alt.democrats.liberals.sour-grapes
>> Or maybe alt. dittohead.dumbshit

lol!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:43 1996
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Ron Cain ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Here's a clue for ya, Bill: Limbaugh hasn't been on television for some
: time now.

Limbaugh's show was still shown in some markets until fairly recently
Reruns, of course.  Production of new shows was stopped several months
ago.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:44 1996
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Ron Cain wrote:
>
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>> Here's a clue for ya, Bill: Limbaugh hasn't been on television for some
> time now.
>
> Cheers, Ron Cain

Don't tell Limbaugh that!


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (philippe bertrand)
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Subject: RWI 13th BIRTHDAY
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RWI RADIO WAVES INT 'll celebrate its 13th birthday during November
operating on 11401khz & 7484 khz on st & 11th Nove weekends at least.
We are preparing a special QSL card.
73's F.F.F.R  !!!
Peter HILLS & Philippe


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:46 1996
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From: Keith Piercey <[e-mail]>
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Some people who responded to my request for info on a hallicrafters
SX-60 gave a number for SAMMS. Before I had a chance to write it down my
messages took flight. Any chance you could give me that again??

de Keith VO1AE


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I've never heard of an SX-60, and my Sams Photofact index doesn't show it.
  Do you maybe mean SX-62?  Then it would be #61-12.

Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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does anyone have the wiring diagram for the 5 pin plug on th side of the
radio??

thanx much

n3tvv



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[e-mail] wrote:
: I had asked about the sw55 vs 2010 for a travel radio with good utility capa
bilities( which is mainly what I listen to). got the impression the the '55 is
: just "OK". now I've  read great things about the Sangean 909 ssb capabilitie
s. Any comments as to how it performs relative to the 2010?

I heard that the 909 has speaker muting, which means that it's impossible
to hear stations while scanning, and in fact every time you change the
frequency (even just up or down 5 kHz), you have to wait one or two
seconds until the speaker un-mutes.  I have a Radio Shack DX-375 which
also has speaker muting, and it drives me crazy (the delay is 1.5
seconds).

BTW, just for the record, here's a list I've made of all receivers with
speaker muting.  Please inform me if you know more.

Sangean ATS-606
Sangean ATS-803A / Radio Shack DX-440
Sangean ATS-808 / Radio Shack DX-380
Sangean ATS-818 / Radio Shack DX-390
Sangean ? / Radio Shack DX-392
Sangean ATS-909
Radio Shack DX-375 (not exactly the same as the Grundig YB-305 because in
                    fact, the YB-305 does NOT have speaker muting)


Mark


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
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Subject: Re: sangean 909
Date: 19 Oct 1996 06:12:58 -0400
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In article <548470$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () writes:

>
>I heard that the 909 has speaker muting, which means that it's impossible

>to hear stations while scanning, and in fact every time you change the
>frequency (even just up or down 5 kHz), you have to wait one or two
>seconds until the speaker un-mutes.  I have a Radio Shack DX-375 which
>also has speaker muting, and it drives me crazy (the delay is 1.5
>seconds).
>
>

    The mute on the 909 is minor compared to previous receivers.  C.Crane
will modify or sell a fix kit to completely remove the muting.  NO you
don't need to "wait one or two seconds until the speaker un-mutes"(??).
The tuning knob has soft detent resistance which all but eliminates the
mute effect.  A mod is also available to eliminate the detent if you find
it annoying.  There is a brief moment required to recover programmed
frequencies, which has nothing to do with the mute circuit.  The 909 is a
super receiver.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Select-a-tenna question etc...
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Do these Select anntennas really work and

2- Do they make one for your car or would it work in a moving car?

--
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for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
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Subject: Shortwave mailing lists?
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Are there any SW related mailing lists? I used to know of
hard-core-dx-digest but the kotonet.fi address is no longer valid.
Need full info on all SW mail lists please!
I already know about AM DX Newsflash. Looking for others.

Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
E-mail to:
[e-mail]
Record collector, 16mm Film collector.
I like old radio's too.
Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
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Are there any SW related mailing lists? I used to know of
hard-core-dx-digest but the kotonet.fi address is no longer valid.
Need full info on all SW mail lists please!
I already know about AM DX Newsflash. (bytheway@ATK,com)
I just put subscribe AMDX newsflask in both subject & body. Got my
first issue in 3 hours.


Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
E-mail to:
[e-mail]
Record collector, 16mm Film collector.
I like old radio's too.
Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:52 1996
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Robert M. Bratcher Jr. <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<546lkm$[e-mail]>...
> Are there any SW related mailing lists? I used to know of
> hard-core-dx-digest but the kotonet.fi address is no longer valid.
> Need full info on all SW mail lists please!
> I already know about AM DX Newsflash. Looking for others.
>
> Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
> E-mail to:
> [e-mail]
> Record collector, 16mm Film collector.
> I like old radio's too.
> Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!
>
>

 Try : [e-mail]

It's fairly active.Good listening.

lemas


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Worth)
Subject: shortwave radio for sale
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I was wondering if anyone knows where I can sell a 1-yr old shortwave radio in
 the
UK.  Its in good nick.  A sony one. Cost 200 pound new.  Looking for offers ov
er 100
pound.

Please could you mail me if you know of anyplace or anyone preferably in the
Edinburgh area.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:55 1996
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From: "Jason J. Garcφa" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 21:00:28 -0700
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Aaron Delwiche wrote:
>
> To most of you, this will seem like a stupid question, but here goes:
>
> Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?
> I live in a dense neighborhood of Seattle, and my $35 radio picks up
> nothing but static.
>
> Sincerely,
> Aaron Delwiche

First, buy a radio that adds another zero to the right of $35 (for less
than $200 you can get a great Sony ICF-7600G,  a Grundig Yatch Boy 400,
or a Sangean 909, etc. that you could use at home or while travelling),
then get yourself a decent external antenna (a long wire feeded with
good coaxial cable would do it for you) and you will be in business.

Propagation is at its lowest ever now that we are at the end of an
11-year solar cycle ending this year, and because you (like me in CA)
live in the West Coast of the country, where reception is typically weak
anyway in comparison with the East Coast, Europe, North Africa, etc.

Yes, rural reception is usually clear of man-made noise and other types
of interference. Living in an island generally is better too, Aaron,
just to give you an idea. Now, you don't have to move to enjoy SWLing!

Hope I helped a bit explain your situation, or somebody else's, briefly.


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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
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Good points. U might try stations beamed to the Orient and pacific areas,
we get those on the west coast, while easterners get the Europe stations
easier.

It's fun driving out to the country, since u have a portable, use a
windup ant like RS sells and see what u can pick up out there. i've done
this in campgrounds also, running a ext cord over to the bathroom (desk
SW radio) and ant off the tent. Make sure no one trips!

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:57 1996
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You are definitely right about that.  The presence of many interference
sources (fluorescent lights, neon lights, triac dimmers, motors, etc.,
etc. creates a lot of electrical interference.  Also, in downtown areas,
the metal skeletons of the buildings effectively ground out the signals
you want to listen to.  You might consider moving to the country, or at
least the suburbs.


Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
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Aaron:

Strong local stations can desensitize receivers even on frequencies far from
the one to which they are tuned. I think it's called blocking.

This is why shortwave enthusiasts conduct their DXpeditions in
sparsely-populated areas.

For the same reason Industry Canada (formerly the Department of
Communications) has its main South Ontario monitoring station in Acton, far
from the madding crowd.

In the early 80s the National Geographic devoted a special issue to radio
communications. One of its articles contained a map of the US with rf sources
shown as points of light (well before George Bush coined that phrase). The
Boston-Washington corridor was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <543bt4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Aaron
Delwiche) wrote:
>To most of you, this will seem like a stupid question, but here goes:
>
>Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?
>I live in a dense neighborhood of Seattle, and my $35 radio picks up
>nothing but static.
>
>Sincerely,
>Aaron Delwiche
>


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:54:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Maarten van Damme)
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Subject: Slow morse & submarine comms
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Hello all,

I wondered how submarines can communicate with base stations or each
other while under water. In my search for an answer I read something
about 'slow morse'.

Is this an ordinary morse code but with slow keying (for some reason)
or is it a different type of protocol/transmission. Can you
hear/receive them on an ordinary comms receiver (Kenwood R5000)?

Maarten van Damme

[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Ted Kell)
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In article <[e-mail]>, Carl Lowry <[e-mail]> wrote:

> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > "Patrick D. Lukens" <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> > >Danny Allen wrote:
> > >>  I saw an article in an internet newsgroup telling me
> > >>  I could make $50,000 within a month for an investment of only $5.
>
> Very interesting. This is a pyramid scam which is prosecutable by the U.
> S. Postal Inspectors under Title 18, United States Code. Why do we allow
> these guys to crum up the Internet with these scams?  Carl

I don't.  I send the post back to the posters sysadmin (postmaster@xxx).
For every 3 I send back, I get about 1 reply saying that the account has
been canceled.  Perhaps the others get acted upon.

Furthermore, I have started copying the post and sending by FAX a copy to
the local office of the USPS Postal inspection service.  I don't get
anything back, but maybe they can help.

Ted


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From: [e-mail] (CatDaddy)
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Hey, I agree -- good luck with the programming and let us know when
it's ready -- I, too, am tired of all these add on boxes and cables!!

Michael

On Wed, 02 Oct 1996 12:10:28 -0400, Gerry Moersdorf <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Peter Onion wrote:
>>
>> Daniel Ayers ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> : Hello Everyone,
>> :
>> : I am developing a program to decode FSK modulated signals using a
>> : SoundBlaster soundcard.  The plan is to digitize the signal from the
>> : radio's audio output and then analyse it in software to produce binary
>> : data for further analysis.
>> [SNIP]:
>       Hey this is a great idea, the entire world has a soundcard.  im tired
>of the "box clutter" in my swl site and would love to trash the decoder
>de' jour from aea.  while ur writing the software,, make it for swl'ers
>,, that is a dx'er's interface not a ham interface.  so it needs hf /
>vhf frequency storage with point and click interface on win 95,, use win
>95 soundblaster drivers, support all modes with one program and
>selectable interface including cw / fax / amtor / baudo, etc.  have a
>"signal acquisition mode" like AEA that's actually worth a shit.
>automatic controls on freq shifts baudrate and bit inversion.  automatic
>audio level controls via stock soundblaster interface.  hey,, u want my
>$100 bucks up front?
>
>--
>Gerry Moersdorf, President/CEO
>                Applied Innovation INC
>                5800 Innovation Dr, Dublin OH 800-247-9482
>



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:01 1996
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From: "The Toenjes Family" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Sony 2010
Date: 16 Oct 1996 02:16:49 GMT
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Hey Group-

I am the proud owner of a used Sony 2010.  What suggestions do you have for
getting the best performance, mods, antennaes, etc.

--Bruce


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Sony 2010
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Bruce:

Proud is right: the ICF-2010 give excellent value for money. The reviews I
have read suggest you must spend at least twice the money to get better
performance (not just more bells & whistles like extra memory settings and
programmable antenna switching).

One critical mod is a diode to help avoid damage to the antenna circuit from
static. Sony Canada put one in after I discovered my set had become
insensitive.

Always disconnect the set from its antenna and AC wall outlet when the
slightest chance of thunder exists. Nearby lightning put mine out of action
for over a month.

Some owners buy KIWA filters for better selectivity. I find the stock filters
just fine for AM and SSB, but I don't listen to CW.

My main complaint is the 2010's 100-Hz tuning steps. My set is about 50 Hz
off, but who listens to Mozart on SSB? Sony added a 50-Hz stepper in a later
but very similar model after I got mine.

Beyond that I find the radio far less sensitive on the VHF air band than my
Radio Shack scanner.

A nearby AM station lights five LEDs on my set. I periodically check that
reading to make sure the radio is still up to snuff.

Is your last name of Dutch origin?

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <01bbbb08$ff3f6da0$890c8ea7@toenjes>, "The Toenjes Family"
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Hey Group-
>
>I am the proud owner of a used Sony 2010.  What suggestions do you have for
>getting the best performance, mods, antennaes, etc.
>
>--Bruce


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth V. Zichi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sony 2010
Date: 17 Oct 1996 12:59:32 GMT
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In a previous article, [e-mail] ("The Toenjes Family") says:
>I am the proud owner of a used Sony 2010.  What suggestions do you have for
>getting the best performance, mods, antennaes, etc.


Check out the FAQ about the 2010 at:
<http://www.detroit.freenet.org/sigs/radio/>

OR
telnet to detroit.freenet.org and log in as 'visitor' --
  Follow the menu links to the Radio Special Interest Group
and there is a menu in that SIG to view the FAQ as well.

Don't be shy about giving your input if you have suggestions
or corrections to the FAQ!

usual disclaimers time:  I wrote the FAQ, but don't let that
stop you from reading it (it *is* free after all....)

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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler)
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Subject: Re: sony7600G and nicads
Date: 16 Oct 1996 05:01:26 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, gary sellani  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>There was a post a few days ago about Sony not approving of using nicads
>in the 7600G radio. I checked out the radio and discovered the following.
>The radio discharges the batteries to about 0.47V/cell before going into
>sleep mode...

0.47V/cell would mean that the radio could actually operate on as little as
1.88V (0.47 X 4); a value which seemed awfully low to me.  To check this,
I connected the output of a variable DC power source to the contacts inside
the battery compartment on my SW7600G and slowly decreased the supply
voltage while the radio was in operation.  Through several trials, I
consistently came up with the following results:

    3.8V - 4.0V  Low battery indicator begins to flash.

    3.2V         Radio shuts off; Low battery indicator is displayed

In terms of NiCd usage, this would mean that assuming you're using a
perfectly matched set of cells, the battery indicator would begin flashing
when the cells were discharged to about 1 Volt/cell.  This value is
considered to be full discharge in a NiCd cell; which means it's best to
shut off your radio immediately when the battery indicator starts
flashing.  The radio would shut off automatically at 0.8 volts/cell, which
is below the minimum recommended discharge voltage for NiCds.  For NiCd
usage, it'd have been better if the battery indicator started flashing at
about 4.6V and the radio shut off completely at 4.0V; but as Gary pointed
out, Sony undoubtedly chose their values with alkaline cells in mind.

Note that in practice, NiCd cells are rarely matched perfectly.  It is
more likely that when the battery indicator starts flashing, one of the
cells has been completely drained to near 0V while the other three are on
the verge of full discharge (e.g. 1.1V + 1.1V + 1.1V + 0V = 3.3V).  I find
that with NiCds, it's usually not more than a minute or two between the
time the low battery indicator starts flashing and the time the radio
shuts off.  Unfortunately, since there's no audible low battery
indication, I usually don't notice the low battery condition until the
radio does quit completely.  Even taking into account the fact that this
subjects my NiCds to excessive discharge (which will shorten their life),
they're still much more economical to use than alkalines.  I use two sets,
which I rotate between the radio and the charger when the ones in the
radio are depleted.

When powering my 7600G with 4.8VDC (the nominal voltage of four NiCds), I
measured the current drain at about 40mA in the FM mode and 65 mA in the
AM mode while listening at a low volume level.  (The AM figure did not
change significantly with the synch detector or SSB mode engaged.)  This
means that with a new set of 600 mAH NiCds, you should expect about 9
hours of usage in the AM mode or 15 hours of usage in the FM mode on a
single charge.  Turning up the volume will significantly decrease these
estimates.  I saw current drain peak as high as 150 mA at very loud volume
settings.


                                                    Greg





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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
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Subject: Re: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROA
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 21:25:00 GMT
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RA>From: Ray Woodward <[e-mail]>
RA>Subject: Re: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROADCAST SPECIAL

RA>In article <53j6bt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] comments

RA>>BTW, do you know any receivers that go down that low?  Most receivers only
RA>>go down to either 100 kHz or 150 kHz.  The Lowe receivers (HF-150, HF-225,
RA>>HF-250) are an exception; they go down to only 30 kHz.  But that still
RA>>isn't low enough to be able to hear this broadcast on 17.2 kHz.

RA>I have a secondhand Icom ICR 70 which goes down to 0 - not sure if it
RA>was made that way or modified ...

   The DIAL digits go down to all-zeroes but the R70's LF response
   begins to degrade below 100 KHz when the internal preamplifier is
   switched in; the preamp is transformer coupled.  Sensitivity with
   preamp switched out has a -3 db point around 38 KHz as measured on my
   R70.  [full coverage model available in the USA]

   The front end on the R70 is bandpass filtered on all 1 MHz bands
   except the lowest (0 - 1 MHz); that has a lowpass filter but the
   DC-isolating coupling capacitors (needed for the diode bandswitching)
   limit the low end response.

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From: Alec Lemas <[e-mail]>
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Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>
> >I have a secondhand Icom ICR 70 which goes down to 0 - not sure if it
> >was made that way or modified ...
>
> >The AOR AR 7030 also goes down to 0 ...
>
> >Ray
>
> To me zero means no frequency and therefore no rf. What am I missing, Ray?
>
> Sandy

 Your'e kidding,right?

  lemas


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thierry VIGNAUD)
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>I have a secondhand Icom ICR 70 which goes down to 0 - not sure if it
>was made that way or modified ...
>
>The AOR AR 7030 also goes down to 0 ...

The manual instruction of the ICR 70 says that this receiver
coverago go from 100 kHz to 30 MHz. In fact I have tuned
a long wave time signal around 50 kHz several years ago.
Perhaps located in Great Britain. The problem is
not the display but the RF section wich is not able
to give good performances under 100 kHz and more the
frequency is under 100 kHz, more the signal is poor.

I don't think that this receiver is able to tune 17,2 kHz.
An other problem is to have an antenna for this.

Regards

--
           Thierry VIGNAUD  -  [e-mail]
                    Boulogne-Billancourt (France)



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

>the receiver tunes from 000.00 (a full scale carrier which
>disappears at 005.00 kHz) to 32016.72 [on my particular AR 7030].

I don't understand "full scale carrier that diappears at 5 KHz". To put the
question differently: would it be possible to built a transmitter that
radiates on zero KHz?

Sandy


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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROADCAST SPECIAL
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

>I have a secondhand Icom ICR 70 which goes down to 0 - not sure if it
>was made that way or modified ...

>The AOR AR 7030 also goes down to 0 ...

>Ray

To me zero means no frequency and therefore no rf. What am I missing, Ray?

Sandy


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From: [e-mail] (Gregory K Doerschler)
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Subject: Re: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROADCAST SPECIAL
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In article <53qsvf$[e-mail]>,
Sander Schimmelpenninck <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>
>>the receiver tunes from 000.00 (a full scale carrier which
>>disappears at 005.00 kHz) to 32016.72 [on my particular AR 7030].
>
>I don't understand "full scale carrier that diappears at 5 KHz". To put the
>question differently: would it be possible to built a transmitter that
>radiates on zero KHz?

We had this discussion on the newsgroup a couple of year ago.  In a
superheterodyne receiver, the incoming signal "beats" against your first
local oscillator signal to generate your 1st IF frequency.  Stated another
way, the difference between your receive frequency and your 1st local
oscillator frequency must equal your 1st IF frequency.  When you're tuned
to 0 KHz, your 1st local oscillator frequency would equal your 1st IF (LO
- 0 = IF).  Therefore, you're hearing your local oscillator, not some 0
KHz transmitter.  When you tune up to 5 KHz., the local oscillator is no
longer within the IF passband.

As for radiating on 0 KHz, that'd sort of be like attaching a battery to
an antenna.  There'd be no oscillation.  You could maybe generate some
_really_ slow osillation under 1 hertz (0.001 KHz), but I wouldn't hope
to do much communicating with it.


                                                    Greg



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ralf Radermacher)
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On 10.10.1996 at 15:56:45, [e-mail] wrote
re: Re: SPECIAL LONGWAVE BROADCAST SPECIAL

mn> BTW, do you know any receivers that go down that low?  Most receivers only
mn> go down to either 100 kHz or 150 kHz.  The Lowe receivers (HF-150, HF-225,
mn> HF-250) are an exception; they go down to only 30 kHz.

They know why. ;)

With all but the really high-priced professional equipment and a few
very good amateur receivers, you wouldn't be receiving much, anyway,
because any signal at 17 kHz would be drowned by the PLL noise sidebands
of the local oscillator.

Actually, the minimum frequency any designer of amateur receivers lets you
tune a receiver to is a good measure for the noise generated by the VFO.

Cleaner oscillators = lower minimum tuning frequency. It's that easy. :)

This is why receivers which will go below 30 kHz are few and far between.
Examples are Rohde & Schwarz and RFT receivers. Mine are specified down to
14 kHz but will tune down to dead zero with oscillator noise becoming
noticeable below 9 kHz.

Cheers,
Ralf

Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG                  Koeln/Cologne, Germany

RX:   EKD 300 & EKD 100 + EZ 100 RTTY demodulator/diversity unit,
      more info on request
Ant:  Rohde&Schwarz HE011, Datong AD370, GAP Titan,
      home-made active vertical 3 kHz to 100 MHz
Comp: Amiga 3000T/040/28 MHz  34 MB RAM  2.1 GB H/D  Merlin  ScanMate


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Actually, there is a radio especially designed to receive extremely low
frequencies (ELF).  It's made by N6NKS, and it's called the WR-3E.  It
costs $100.  N6NKS has a web page about the WR-3E, which is:

http://pw1.netcom.com/~spmcgrvy/wr3e.html

The WR-3E can receive from 100 Hz to 10 kHz.  That's right, down to only
100 Hz!

Below 10 kHz, you can supposedly hear lots of strange sounds which are
caused by distant thunder storms and storms in the ionosphere.  (I say
"supposedly" because I've never heard it myself because I've never owned
a radio that can tune to ELF.)  It's called "Natural Radio", and there's
lots of people that make a hobby of listening to these sounds.  In fact,
there's a home page all about Natural Radio.  It's:

http://pw1.netcom.com/~spmcgrvy/index.html

However, even with a radio especially designed for ELF like the WR-3E, you
can only hear Natural Radio if you're at least 1/4 mile from the nearest
source of AC electricity, and it's better to be even farther, like one
mile away, in a forest or a desert.  Otherwise all you hear is 60 cycle
hum.

Mark


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From: Ray Woodward <[e-mail]>
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In article <53qsvf$[e-mail]>, Sander Schimmelpenninck
<[e-mail]> comments :

>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>
>>the receiver tunes from 000.00 (a full scale carrier which
>>disappears at 005.00 kHz) to 32016.72 [on my particular AR 7030].
>
>I don't understand "full scale carrier that diappears at 5 KHz". To put the
>question differently: would it be possible to built a transmitter that
>radiates on zero KHz?

Obviously no one operates at 0 kHz.

The blank carrier wave [the name given to the signal that "carries" the
programme material of a radio broadcast] is (I assume) internally
generated - it disappears when you tune from 000.00 to 005.00.

==

Ray



   E-mail : [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:17 1996
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From: Andrea Borgnino <[e-mail]>
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Subject: SW-ITA Lista di discussione in Italiano !!
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 15:02:18 -0700
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Salve a tutti !
E' attiva da un paio di mesi SW-ITA, la prima lista di
discussione sul radioascolto in HF interamente in italiano.
Per iscriversi basta mandare un messaggio a :

[e-mail]



73 de IW1CXZ, Andrea email : [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
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Subject: Re: SWL Radios for sale ?
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:22:16 -0500
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In article <01bbb65c$baf845a0$[e-mail]>, "Brian
Boulden" <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I can't remember the name of the event(s), when a group of folks get
> together to sell "USED" radio equipment.

You might want to try some Hamfest's in your area, as well as any computer
fests which will sometimes have other electronic equipment.  The newsgroup
to check out is: rec.radio.swap...

Chuck -- N9NON


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
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Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:30:00 -0500
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In article <53s7ht$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () wrote:

> What is Synchronous Detection?

It is circuitry in a radio that allows the radio to use either the upper
or lower sideband from a AM signal and substitute it's own internally
generated carrier for the one that is broadcast from the transmitter.

It is tremendiously useful in reducing/eliminating interference and fading
when listening to AM stations under less than optimal reception
conditions.  The results are similar to a notch filter on a higher priced
set.

> Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?

No.  The Sony 7600g is only the lowest cost unit that has it.  The
following sets do have SD: Sony's: 7600g, 2010, SW77, SW100, and maybe the
old VFB-21. Grundig: 700 (and maybe the 500).  Lowe: 150.  There are
others but these are the ones that come to mind.

Chuck -- N9NON


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What is Synchronous Detection?

Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
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In article <53s7ht$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () wrote:
>What is Synchronous Detection?
>
>Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?

The receiver detects a carrier and lets you choose one of the sidebands, thus
attenuating QRM on the other one. This also works with SSB signals that have a

reduced not suppressed carrier, like RAF Volmet. Synchronous detection tends
to mitigate selective fading. The Sony ICF-2010 has the feature.

Sandy


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 ([e-mail]) writes:
> What is Synchronous Detection?
>
> Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?
>
>

I'll mention five receivers that are equipped with synchronous
detectors.  There are several more.  You might want to research
_all_ of the receivers, extensively, before you buy one.


The lowest priced receiver with a synchronous detector (that I know
of), is the Sony ICFSW7600G.  I saw the 7600G in Grove's on-line
catalog for $179.95.  I've read nice things about the 7600G, on
rec.radio.shortwave.

The Sony ICF-2010 costs about $360.  The 2010 was well reviewed in
"Passport to Worldband Radio".  An article in a recent issue of
"Monitoring Times" called the 2010 the best of all of the portable
receivers.

My receiver is a Lowe HF-150, a so-called "porta-top" receiver.
The 150 is light enough to carry and can be used productively with
a short (1-meter or shorter) antenna, but at the same time it has
features that are more typical of a table-top receiver.  The HF-150
costs about $600 without a keypad, but with an AC adapter.  [If you
want my thoughts about the HF-150, I can send you a copy of an
article I wrote about it.]

The Drake R8a costs about $1100.  The earlier Drake R8, at about
$970, often was called the best buy in tabletop receivers.

The Watkins-Johnson HF-1000 costs about $3800.  The WJ is said to
be based on a receiver developed for the intelligence community.
--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA
--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:45:43 GMT
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[e-mail] () wrote:

>What is Synchronous Detection?
Note:  following stolen from Radio Netherlands receiver test
laboratory  <http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/testlab/sw7600g.htm>

Most shortwave broadcast transmitters active today broadcast in what
is called the AM mode which means that it consists
of two components. The so-called carrier wave which puts the signal on
a particular frequency, and two identical sidebands
either side of the carrier frequency which carry the music or speech
that you're trying the listen to. The carrier doesn't really
carry any useful information with it apart from being a
reference.....most radios simply discard the carrier leaving the sum
of
the two sidebands containing the programming. The problem comes if
you're listening to a weak signal that's just 5 kHz from
a powerhouse signal that you don't want to hear. Take an example in
Europe, namely on 6155 kHz is Radio Austria
International, right next to the BBC on 6160 kHz. The uppersideband of
Radio Austria International is sometimes swamped
by the more powerful lowersideband of the BBC running on 6160 kHz.

A receiver with synchronous detection, like the ICF-SW-7600G offers a
possible solution. A very stable oscillator is used in
the receiver so you can listen in a sort of "automatic
single-sideband" mode. You select synchronous detection and the
receiver's internal oscillator locks onto the carrier of the signal
you're trying to hear. Now you can select the sideband
furthest away from the interference, so in this case 6155 kHz lower
sideband. Because the set locks onto the carrier you
don't have to worry about adjusting controls to make the pitch of the
music or speech sound normal which is something
you'd have to do on a receiver without sync detection. Listening to a
station using one sideband instead of two also reduces
the problem of selective fading ...especially during deep fades you
notice there is less distortion if you are using the sync
mode as opposed to AM.
>Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?
No, but it is the cheapest.
dr




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Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 96 04:30:42 GMT
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> What is Synchronous Detection?
>
> It is circuitry in a radio that allows the radio to use either the upper
> or lower sideband from a AM signal and substitute it's own internally
> generated carrier for the one that is broadcast from the transmitter.
>
> It is tremendiously useful in reducing/eliminating interference and fading
> when listening to AM stations under less than optimal reception
> conditions.  The results are similar to a notch filter on a higher priced
> set.
>
> > Is the Sony 7600G the only receiver that has it?
>
> No.  The Sony 7600g is only the lowest cost unit that has it.  The
> following sets do have SD: Sony's: 7600g, 2010, SW77, SW100, and maybe the
> old VFB-21. Grundig: 700 (and maybe the 500).  Lowe: 150.  There are
> others but these are the ones that come to mind.
>
> Chuck -- N9NON

I also think the newer Drake R8-A models have it, if you have the $1100.00 to
spend.

Bill Baka




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] ( Payman Arabshahi 8834870 )
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Subject: Tehran Radio Email Addresses
Date: 16 Oct 1996 06:43:48 GMT
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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting E-mails (Voice and Vision)

[e-mail]       General
[e-mail]    Research Center

Don't be surprised if they don't reply - I am not even sure if
they read their emails (yet).

payman


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] ( Payman Arabshahi 8834870 )
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Subject: Tehran Radio now on the Internet
Date: 16 Oct 1996 06:35:22 GMT
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Daily Persian language newscasts of the Voice of the Islamic
Republic of Iran can now be heard on the Internet at

                http://netiran.com

Go to 'Media' and select 'Persian radio'. You will need the
Real Audio player to listen to it (free to download from the
same page).

I wonder if they will QSL based on this!

payman


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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Subject: Test
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 96 01:12:05 GMT
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test!

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:28 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: The person who helped with Cubic info?????????
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 10:07:54 -0500
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Last week (10/1 - 10/4) I put a plea for help for info on Cubic
Electronics in Ocean Side, Ca. Some very nice gentleman gave me the info
I needed. I have since had a complete system crash and lost ALL my
messages...in fact I lost 2 hard drives with everything on them. The
only thing I remember about the message was that his address started
with something like "HONT"..his name was Loenk (?), The important thing
was, he gave me the name of a guy that had worked for Cubic. He said the
guy still repaired Cubic radios for a fair price. H ealso said the guy
had a fax on during the day but in the evening it was off line. He gave
me the telephone number and all the info I needed. I can't remember
which newsgroup it was in. If he will PLEASE contact me again I would
appreciate it very much. I need the same info again.

I am posting this to all the ham and radio newsgroups to find this good
samaritan again. I sent him a thank you message, but of course that is
also gone now so I can't get the address from there.

Tommy Statham
N5HTQ


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Matti Koskinen)
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Subject: Tropical band question
Date: 16 Oct 1996 08:12:19 GMT
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Hi

I'm using a Datong active antenna and an old Yaesu FRG-7700 here in
Finland. My problem is that the tropical bands are almost unusable
because of a very high noise floor. On higher bands I can recive normally.
Also on MW signals come out clearly and strongly. The only problem is
those 90 and 60 meters bands. I've tried several antennas, like tropical
loops, Carpet loop II etc. but with same results. Is there anything to
do? I can't put an outdoor antenna, have to stick with indoor antennas.
Or do my rx need some alignment?
Thanks in advance.

Matti



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:29 1996
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Subject: Trying to find target zones?
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 01:44:29 -0700
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I was told by the FCC that shortwave radio stations have "target zones"?
Will someone kindly tell me where I can find out what zones 4,9,10 are?
or where I can find info about this target zone thing?
OI am new to all of this..
Thanks
Chana


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kenneth V. Zichi)
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Subject: TV Antenna questions
Date: 13 Oct 1996 00:53:18 GMT
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OK -- before the winter snows fly, I'm about to upgrade my TV antenna
set up and thought I'd pick the collective brains of the group for
input.

  Is there much advantage to getting one of MANY element antennas
out there (eg is a 50 element yagi really better than a 43, etc)
or should I put the money into a sturdier rotor instead?

  Any suggestions about brands or designs to stay AWAY from?

  Thanks for the input gang!

  73  //kv zichi
--
kv zichi -->PGP Public Key available upon request<--
  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:32 1996
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From: John Everman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TV Antenna questions
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 20:57:49 -0500
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Kenneth V. Zichi wrote:

>   Is there much advantage to getting one of MANY element antennas
> out there (eg is a 50 element yagi really better than a 43, etc)
> or should I put the money into a sturdier rotor instead?

Well, off topic for this group, but I'll bite a little.

The effect of more elements in a directional antenna design is two-fold:
first, there is greater apparent gain to the signal; second, there is
greater directivity-- the front lobe of the antenna typically becomes
narrower (in terms of degrees of width) and the side and back lobes
diminish significantly.

In a high signal area, such as a major metropolitan area, you need
little more than the screws on the back of the TV to be a fine and
effective antenna. If you are in a low signal area, a higher gain
antenna will capture more signal.

A third factor: antenna height. I've driven by more than one house that
has had a humongous antenna sitting about three feet off of the roof.
The higher you place any antenna, generally speaking, the better it will
perform. It's line of sight (significant factor for VHF and above) will
be greater, yielding better quality signals from greater distances.

These are all gross generalizations-- antenna theory is much more
complicated: I'm sure someone could design a coat hanger that was a
better antenna than a badly designed directional antenna.

73, etc.,

John N9MDH/0


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: TV Antenna questions
Date: 13 Oct 1996 14:11:48 GMT
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In article <53pehu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kenneth V. Zichi) wro
te:

> Is there much advantage to getting one of MANY element antennas
>out there (eg is a 50 element yagi really better than a 43, etc)
>or should I put the money into a sturdier rotor instead?

Ken: See the ARRL Antenna Handbook at your public library. Sandy


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:34 1996
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Subject: Updated site
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Hi,



Just a short message to let you know that the FRSH website has been updated
with the latest.


Nice weekend,



Joop ter Zee
FRSH



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: 14 Oct 1996 00:55:39 GMT
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Radiomatt ([e-mail]) wrote:
: WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?

        Maybe they have been.  That might explain the rise of militia
silliness, etc.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: 13 Oct 1996 09:46:35 -0400
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Got to thinking:
There are now 35 million Cellphone subscribers
Overr 75 million cordless phones have been sold.
Over 15 million CBs
Possibly 5 million garage door openers (more?)
Maybe a mllion lojack stolen car devices
Maybe 5 million "baby monitors"
Maybe a million marine radios
The FCC shows 3.4 million "fixed" transmitters in its database
A million transmitters in the military?
A million transmitters in local governments?
Twelve thousand broadcast stations
Are there more?
WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?
SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ALL THIS RF?



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:22:36 GMT
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[e-mail] (Radiomatt) wrote:
>Got to thinking:
>There are now 35 million Cellphone subscribers
>Overr 75 million cordless phones have been sold.
>Over 15 million CBs
>Possibly 5 million garage door openers (more?)
>Maybe a mllion lojack stolen car devices
>Maybe 5 million "baby monitors"
>Maybe a million marine radios
>The FCC shows 3.4 million "fixed" transmitters in its database
>A million transmitters in the military?
>A million transmitters in local governments?
>Twelve thousand broadcast stations
>Are there more?

  I'm doing *my* part... I'm single, and I own 8 ham radio transmitters
(admittedly, a couple of them are not functioning at present).  So, I'm got
my neighbors covered (in a couple of senses of meaning :-).

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)  |    Motto of the
Engineer/Writer/Gadgeteer/Raconteur   |    Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group:
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group   |  #1) If it's expensive and
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE|      electronic, we like it.
==== [e-mail] ==== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:38 1996
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Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 01:11:20 -0400
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On 14 Oct 1996, Paul Resch wrote:

> Date: 14 Oct 1996 02:56:12 GMT
> From: Paul Resch <[e-mail]>
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
>
> Obviously most brains have been fried.  Otherwise how could you explain
> the success of 'Friends', 'Seinfeld' and Televised WWF Wrestling?
>
>
> Paul
>
> In <53qrrr$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
> writes:
> >
> >Got to thinking:
> >There are now 35 million Cellphone subscribers
> >Overr 75 million cordless phones have been sold.
> >Over 15 million CBs
> >Possibly 5 million garage door openers (more?)
> >Maybe a mllion lojack stolen car devices
> >Maybe 5 million "baby monitors"
> >Maybe a million marine radios
> >The FCC shows 3.4 million "fixed" transmitters in its database
> >A million transmitters in the military?
> >A million transmitters in local governments?
> >Twelve thousand broadcast stations
> >Are there more?
> >WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?
> >SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ALL THIS RF?
> >
>
>
>
If we put all of this rf together well be able to bake our own city!!!!!



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adam Trent Phillips)
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Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Radiomatt) says:

>Got to thinking:
>There are now 35 million Cellphone subscribers                   35,000,000
>Overr 75 million cordless phones have been sold.                 75,000,000
>Over 15 million CBs                                              15,000,000
>Possibly 5 million garage door openers (more?)                    5,000,000
>Maybe a mllion lojack stolen car devices                          1,000,000
>Maybe 5 million "baby monitors"                                   5,000,000
>Maybe a million marine radios                                     1,000,000
>The FCC shows 3.4 million "fixed" transmitters in its database    3,400,000
>A million transmitters in the military?                           1,000,000
>A million transmitters in local governments?                      1,000,000
>Twelve thousand broadcast stations                           +       12,000
                                                             -----------------
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                                                                 142,412,000

I think there are 100,000,000 more Americans than that !

>Are there more?
>WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?
>SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ALL THIS RF?
>
I doubt it.


--
"All our times have come. Here but now they're gone. Seasons don't fear the
reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain. And we can be like they are.
(Come on baby) Don't fear the reaper."
                              --Blue Oyster Cult  "(DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER"


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Parkhill)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
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n3tvv <[e-mail]> wrote:

>On 14 Oct 1996, Paul Resch wrote:

>> Date: 14 Oct 1996 02:56:12 GMT
>> From: Paul Resch <[e-mail]>
>> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
>> Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
>>
>> Obviously most brains have been fried.  Otherwise how could you explain
>> the success of 'Friends', 'Seinfeld' and Televised WWF Wrestling?
>>
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> In <53qrrr$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
>> writes:
>> >
>> >Got to thinking:
>> >There are now 35 million Cellphone subscribers
>> >Overr 75 million cordless phones have been sold.
>> >Over 15 million CBs
>> >Possibly 5 million garage door openers (more?)
>> >Maybe a mllion lojack stolen car devices
>> >Maybe 5 million "baby monitors"
>> >Maybe a million marine radios
>> >The FCC shows 3.4 million "fixed" transmitters in its database
>> >A million transmitters in the military?
>> >A million transmitters in local governments?
>> >Twelve thousand broadcast stations
>> >Are there more?
>> >WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?
>> >SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ALL THIS RF?
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>If we put all of this rf together well be able to bake our own city!!!!!
Now everyone remember, line your baseall caps with tinfoil, shiney
side out!  ;-}


******************************************************************************
**     
                                 ********************************************
**********************************
Dave Parkhill
[e-mail]

"Albert is a very poor student. He is mentally slow, unsociable and is
always daydreaming. He is spoiling it for the rest of the class. It would
be in the best interests of all if he were removed from school immediately."

 -- Teacher's comments about Albert Einstein
******************************************************************************
**



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Using one ant w/ 2 radios
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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When i run a portable off the same ant the other SW radio is on, it
causes MAJOR interference to it. Even when the portable is off.
It's a longwire ant.  Need an ant switch?

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
  [e-mail]
http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Manuel Rodriguez Lanza)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: VENEZUELA TV LIST 1997
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:34:07 GMT
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VENEZUELA TV LIST 1997

This 14 pages booklet is now available.
Includes a complete list of TV stations in Venezuela with
channels, Addresses, Phone and Fax numbers, transmitters locations and
power. Ordered by name and by channel.

You could obtain it via certified air mail, sending 8 US$ to:

Manuel A. Rodriguez Lanza
P.O.Box 65657,
Caracas 1066-A,
Venezuela.

or

Dario Monferini - Play DX,
via Davanzati 8,
20158 MILANO,
Italy.

Waiting your order to send it inmediately,

Manuel Rodriguez Lanza
[e-mail]

A DXer from Caracas (South America) on the net.



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:44 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Visit RADIO EXTERIOR DE =?iso-8859-1?Q?ESPA=D1A?= Web
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 18:09:23 -0400
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[e-mail] wrote:
> =

> RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA=D1A has his Home Page on The Web.
>
> URL: http://www.rtve.es/rtve/_rne/raioe00.htm
> =


David, the correct URL is:

http://www.rtve.es/rtve/_rne/radioe00.htm
                               ^

Check out the Hit List on Radio Netherlands (http://www.rnw.nl) or our
hot list (http://www.trsc.com/trs_link.htm) if you need further
assistance. Hope that helps.

Tom

---

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
 Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
 [phone] | Fax [phone]    =

 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Visit RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA╤A Web
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RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA╤A has his Home Page on The Web.

On the following URL you'll find:

-Schedules
-Frequencies
-Transmitions sites
-etc..

At this moment all the information are only avaible on Spanish.

The e-mail box is under construction.

URL: http://www.rtve.es/rtve/_rne/raioe00.htm

73!!

[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]
oo                -->  DAVID MILLAN ASENJO  <--               oo
[]      http://www.lander.es/~dmillan  [e-mail]    []
oo             San Sebastian-Donostia  //  S P A I N                 oo
[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]<>[]

  >>>>         Campa±a por una TARIFA PLANA InfoVφa:       <<<<<
           http//www.geocities.com/Hollywood/1073/plana.htm



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Visit RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA╤A Web
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 03:43:20 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

>URL: http://www.rtve.es/rtve/_rne/raioe00.htm

I think that a typo crept in and it should be:

http://www.rtve.es/rtve/_rne/radioe00.htm

By the way, have you given any thought to a live audio feed on the Internet
using Streamworks or Realaudio ?



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Al Friedrich )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Visit RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA╤A Web
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:44:15 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:


>RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPA╤A has his Home Page on The Web.

>On the following URL you'll find:

>-Schedules
>-Frequencies
>-Transmitions sites
>-etc..

The schedule  (Frecuencias, Idioma y  Horario en O.C.)  is for 1996
April 5 to August 31.  Any chance that the current Winter schedule can
be posted?

--
Al Friedrich -- Raleigh, NC, USA



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Maarten van Damme)
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Subject: VLF/LF converters which one / how do they work?
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From time to time VLF converters are offered in this newsgroup. They
allow you to receive from 10 kHZ to (usually) 500 kHZ on your
shortwave receiver but 'projected' on a higher band say from 3500 KHZ
- 4000 KHZ.

I did a quick search on the web in order to find VLF converters. But
these words make for a difficult query!

Could some-one explain how they work? If they cover a part of the
radio spectrum my present radio also receives (say 70 kHZ on my
Kenwood R5000). Would the reception improve. Is this converter a
'frequency-changer' that translates 70 kHz to 3570 kHz which is better
off on my R5000 because of the filtering system used in most receivers
to suppress the strong MW bands?

Which antenna's do I have to use with such frequencies ( I do not have
room for 15 km's of longwire).

Which VLF converters are out there at present, where can they be
obtained and a price indecation would also be nice.

Are there dedicated receivers for this part of the radio spectrum (1
kHz - 100 kHz) apart from McGreevy's WR3E natural radio receiver?


Thanks,



Maarten van Damme

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VLF/LF converters which one / how do they work?
Date: 17 Oct 1996 20:07:35 GMT
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A "natural radio receiver" used to listen to whistlers is a
very high gain audio amplifier.  They may have a high pass
filter to attenuate 60Hz poweline hum and a low pass filter
to keep the 10 kHz Omega signals from drilling a hole in your ears.

A "VLF converter" is a modulator that takes the VLF spectrum
and shifts it up to a more convenient range, say 3 or 6 mHz.
I believe Palomar Engineers sells one.

I built one back in the 60's using a quad modulator built with
the base-collector junctions of four germanium transistors.
A crystal out of the junk box set the output frequency to
about 6 mHz.  A few caps and coils made a low pass filter for
the input.  The circuit design was based on the junkbox contents.

As for VLF antennas, the longer and further away from powerlines
and computer supplies the better.

--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
POB 4681 Portland OR 97208     503-614-0430   FAX:[phone]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Marek Urbanik)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VOA schedule improvement suggestions
Date: 15 Oct 1996 09:37:24 GMT
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Dan Jacobson (jacobson@fcusqnt) wrote:
: Therefore I suggest revolutionary-style changes:
: GMT   00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2
3
: 1143                                   xx
: 6110                                xx xx xx
: 11785                                  xx xx
: 11805                                      x
: 11825                                  xx xx etc.
: VOA should offer this additional easy to read format.  The x's could
: be replaced with, e.g. "25"=250kw signal strength, or an abbreviation
Just a remark:  in addition to the langs-and-freqs schedule you can
find at the same site a "comprehensive transmission schedule"
ordered according to frequencies, not exactly as proposed
but something alike:
frq.      time      target lang   pwr   Azm.ang
15445  16.00-19.00  AFR     Eng   250    335
(just an example not real data fragment)
I found it quite easy for graphic programs (after a slight editing)
Just taking 1st col. as a x-value and start-end times as ends
of a y-bar + other cols as possible labels you get a noce
graphic plan of transmissions. Not so bad, then.
    73, Marek




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George S. Thurman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: VOA's Communications World: 0030 Show Gets Budget Axe
Date: 19 Oct 1996 01:40:15 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, Kim Andrew Elliott <[e-mail]> wrote:
>October 19/20 on VOA's Communications World...
>
>--   VOA budget cuts bring program reductions to several VOA
>     language services, including English.  As a result,
>     Communications World will be heard for the last time to the
>     Americas at 0030-0100 UTC on UTC October 20.  The
>     cancellations were sudden and would have eliminated my 0030
>     show this weekend.  But I convinced the powers-that-be to give
>     me one more 0030 show to say goodbye to Western Hemisphere
>     listeners and suggest alternate times and frequencies.


This is really a shame.  Such a good show.  I know that I am an
American Citizen and the VOA could probably care-less about my input, but
I will write a letter of protest after the shows cancellation.  I also
urge other fans of the show to do the same.  Perhaps they will bring it
back.


gst

--
                          GEORGE S. THURMAN
                           [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:51 1996
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From: NZ8J <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Wanted TIMEWAVE DSP
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Looking for a Timewave DSP599zx filter?
please email direct
thanks
Tim
NZ8J


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From: Aron Felix Gurski <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: WANTED: Norwegian Military frequensys
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 06:47:19 +0200
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Jostein Hveding wrote:
>
> Send to: [e-mail]

Du kunne jo skrive til J°rgen Kosmo...


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:53 1996
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From: "Michael Esposito" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Watkins - Johnsen Shortwave Effort ???
Date: 15 Oct 1996 11:54:26 GMT
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Several years ago, I sprang for the WJ HF1000 receiver. Having been out of
touch with SWL'ing in the past year, I picked up an SWL mag a few days ago
and didn't see much in the way of advertising for the WJ receivers.

Has WJ gone belly-up, at least as far as the "consumer" market is
concerned?

Any fellow HF-1000 users here???






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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Watkins - Johnsen Shortwave Effort ???
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 17:42:28 -0400
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In article <01bbba8f$5d4df3a0$[e-mail]>, "Michael
Esposito" <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Several years ago, I sprang for the WJ HF1000 receiver. Having been out of
> touch with SWL'ing in the past year, I picked up an SWL mag a few days ago
> and didn't see much in the way of advertising for the WJ receivers.
>
> Has WJ gone belly-up, at least as far as the "consumer" market is
> concerned?

The 1000 is apparently alive and well in the consumer market. It got a
large review in the 1996 Passport.

John R.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Spectre5)
Subject: Re: Weird Radios (was: 12 Steps of ABA)
Message-ID: <af7cc$fbe.33e@NEWS>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:11:14 GMT
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In article <53vv5n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>        Pardon my ignorance, but does Art Bell have a SW broadcast?
If
>so, what are his times and frequencies?
>
>--
>Lester Ness     [e-mail]
>
Actually Artie cooked up the idea for a SW broadcast BEFORE consulting
TRN/CBC, as such they have refused to bank the project.




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:55:56 1996
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 96 13:29:05 EDT
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csuchico.edu>
X-No-Archive: Yes

 [e-mail] wrote:

 j> 8.  Made a list of all of Art's sponsor's products and
 j>     became willing to buy at least one item from them
 j>     all...

 j> 11. Sought through our 911CS with that erect antenna C Crap Co
 j>      sells to improve our reception of Art's show hoping only
 j>      for a few moments of hearing Art talk on and on about another
 j>      sponsor.

Well, I dunno about you, but I don't know if I can _live_ without one of
those South-African wind-up radios!  'Course, you can probably get them
for $52.98 in some ad in _Popular Communications_ rather than C. Crane's
$99.95, but still...what a cool product.

Apropos of this, has anyone ever heard of the Soviet fuel driven
shortwave receivers produced in the 'fifties or 'sixties?  I have been
trying to track down more on these for several years.



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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Subject: Re: Weird Radios (was: 12 Steps of ABA)
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        Pardon my ignorance, but does Art Bell have a SW broadcast?  If
so, what are his times and frequencies?

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: WGTG
Date: 16 Oct 1996 22:47:37 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
: K. Scott wrote:
: >
: > "WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
: > check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
: > nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.Why has the frequnecy changed
on this station? Do you know?
: Does the person ruunning WGTG need 2 licenses if they are running from 2
: different frequencies?
: CHana
No, you don't need a seperate licence to run one transmitter on different
frequencies at different times.  If you don't like their programming I'm
afraid you're out of luck, unless of course you've got the money to buy
all their airtime and put on something different.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
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[e-mail] wrote:

>K. Scott wrote:
>>
>> "WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
>> check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
>> nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.Why has the frequnecy changed o
n this station? Do you know?
>Does the person ruunning WGTG need 2 licenses if they are running from 2
>different frequencies?
>CHana


NO!

df

*************************************************************
Dan Ferguson                                    [e-mail]



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I have listened to WGTG and it has very anti-government messages
How do you know about WGTG?
Chana


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K. Scott wrote:
>
> "WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
> check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
> nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.Why has the frequnecy changed on
 this station? Do you know?
Does the person ruunning WGTG need 2 licenses if they are running from 2
different frequencies?
CHana


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TIMOTHY GUEGUEN wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> : K. Scott wrote:
> : >
> : > "WGTG" USA is now on 5085 KHz after 6:00 PM U.S. ESTime. And be sure to
> : > check out "North of 49" old time radio show's on WGTG 5085 KHz on Sat
> : > nites from 11:00 to 12:00 PM ESTime. Thanks.Why has the frequnecy change
d on this station? Do you know?
> : Does the person ruunning WGTG need 2 licenses if they are running from 2
> : different frequencies?
> : CHana
> No, you don't need a seperate licence to run one transmitter on different
> frequencies at different times.  If you don't like their programming I'm
> afraid you're out of luck, unless of course you've got the money to buy
> all their airtime and put on something different.
>
> tim gueguen [e-mail] The problem is that the frequency come
s through my phones, TVs radios
etc..so I do not listen to it on purpose.
Wish there was a way to legally deflect the radio waves..
Chana


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From: [e-mail] (robert lewis)
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What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
their was anything interesting on that station.



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robert lewis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
: English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
: their was anything interesting on that station.

They have a lot of prgs in English. They have a DX show called
DXers Unlimted on Sats.
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From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:04 1996
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robert lewis wrote:
>
> What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
> English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
> their was anything interesting on that station.

The English broadcast of Radio Habanna is an interesting mix of
delightful Caribbean music, old time commie propaganda, and bashing of
imperialist, war monger USA.

Actually, Cuba does say what many Latino countries sometimes feel to the
extent that the US is a very large and, perhaps unintentionally,
domineering neighbor.  Sort of like a big St. Bernard dog, the US means
well, but can't help drooling all over the place and knocking down the
furniture.  Radio Habanna gleefully points all this out and throws in
the hilarious "glorious people's revolution, etc." rhetoric as well.

You can pick them up in the evening hours on 6000 kHz best, though they
also broadcast on 9820 kHz and 6180 USB kHz as well.

Be seeing you,
Luke Seubert


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From: [e-mail] (William R. Barner)
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robert lewis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
: English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
: their was anything interesting on that station.

I doubt that you will hear much in the way of Cuban history.

Bill Barner


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robert lewis <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<53uspr$[e-mail]>...
> What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
> English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
> their was anything interesting on that station.
>
Why don't you write 'em at

[e-mail]

and find out? And, if you get a reply, share it.


--
Emerson Schwartzkopf
Technologies Editor, Digital Graphics Magazine
http://www.nbm.com/digitalgraphics
[e-mail]


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From: jay marvin <[e-mail]>
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 20:52:27 -0700
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Emerson Schwartzkopf wrote:
>
> robert lewis <[e-mail]> wrote in article
> <53uspr$[e-mail]>...
> > What is radio Havana like? Is it all in Spanish or do they have an
> > English version. I'm a Cuban history buff and was kinf of curious if
> > their was anything interesting on that station.
> >
> Why don't you write 'em at
>
> [e-mail]
>
> and find out? And, if you get a reply, share it.
> I just got off the phone with Arnie Coro in Havana. All email is down
because of the storm. RHC received some antenna damage otherwise everyone
is OK. The country is in bad shape because of the storm, but at least
there is electricity and the phones are working!

jay marvin


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On Fri, 18 Oct 1996, jay marvin wrote:
> > I just got off the phone with Arnie Coro in Havana. All email is down
> because of the storm. RHC received some antenna damage otherwise everyone
> is OK. The country is in bad shape because of the storm, but at least
> there is electricity and the phones are working!
>
> jay marvin
>
>
Jay outside of arnie there is nothing else on RHC worth listening too.














Thomas J. Penton
[e-mail]
I am a stranger in a
even stranger land



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Armando F. Mastrapa)
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:32:06 -0400
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Does anyone know if the Numbers Factsheet is still being published?

Thanks in advance for any info.

--
Armando

____________________________________________________________
  Armando F. Mastrapa
  E-mail: [e-mail] * [e-mail]
  WWW: http://www.mindspring.com/~mastrapa/

  'Justice without Force is impotent: Force without Justice is a tyranny'
  -Blasie Pascal, Pensees
____________________________________________________________


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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
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robert lewis ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Is it advisable to buy a used shortwave? Also where would I buy one?
: Pawn shop? Or is their a web site that sells some?
: thanks
: robert

U don't say where u are but if in a big city theres a classifed paper.
here there's one for sale every coupla weeks.
Try thift shops and Savlation Army stores. i got an old Heathkit for $20.
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[e-mail] (robert lewis) wrote:

>Is it advisable to buy a used shortwave? Also where would I buy one?
>Pawn shop? Or is their a web site that sells some?
>thanks
>robert

You could start at:

        rec.radio.swap

If you're in SoCal you could go to the TRW swap meet  in Manhattan
Beach on the last saturday morning of the month.
dr




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i thought the TRW swap is the 3rd Sat of each month?

Dave Rickmers ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (robert lewis) wrote:

: >Is it advisable to buy a used shortwave? Also where would I buy one?
: >Pawn shop? Or is their a web site that sells some?
: >thanks
: >robert

: You could start at:

:       rec.radio.swap

: If you're in SoCal you could go to the TRW swap meet  in Manhattan
: Beach on the last saturday morning of the month.
: dr


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Some equipment dealers, like Universal Radio, sell used equipment that is
taken in on trade.  You might also try there.


Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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[e-mail] (robert lewis) wrote:
>Is it advisable to buy a used shortwave? Also where would I buy one?

  In addition to the other suggestions you have seen here, you might want
to try Universal Radio of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA,
phone [phone], fax [phone].
  You get a warranty when you buy a used radio from Universal.  I've dealt
with them, and am a satisfied customer.

  I have purchased many used radios in my 29 years as a shortwave listener
and have found used radios to be an excellent value.

====== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)    |  Those who beat their swords
Engineer/Writer/Gadgeteer/Raconteur | into plowshares will end up
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group | doing the plowing for someone
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS        | who kept their sword.
=== [e-mail] ==== Copyright 1996 All Rights Reserved ===



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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:

>[e-mail] (robert lewis) wrote:

>>Is it advisable to buy a used shortwave? Also where would I buy one?
>>Pawn shop? Or is their a web site that sells some?
>>thanks
>>robert

Try a Hamfest, there are usually people there selling used equipment,
I've seen some interesting radios at hamfests.




73,

Jonathan Helis, KB5IAV
Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gerry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Whites Radio Log ?
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 11:21:36
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Is Whites radio Log still available? Or is something similar
around?
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:15 1996
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From: Alec Lemas <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Whites Radio Log ?
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:22:03 -0400
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To: Gerry <[e-mail]>

Gerry wrote:
>
> Is Whites radio Log still available? Or is something similar
> around?
> [e-mail]

 Check out: http://www.trsc.com/index.htm

 lemas


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:16 1996
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From: SHAWN AXELROD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Whites Radio Log ?
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 21:50:35 -0700
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To: Gerry <[e-mail]>

Gerry wrote:
>
> Is Whites radio Log still available? Or is something similar
> around?
> [e-mail]

I have not seen a White's Radio Log in years. If you are looking for THE
best source of AM broadcast band listings I can recommend the NRC AM LOG.
This is the biggest and best and a new edition is due out now. Go to the
NRC home page:   www.wcoil.com:80/~gnbc     for more info or order from
Universal Radio as they usually stock it.

73  Shawn


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:17 1996
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From: Koert Koelman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Whites Radio Log ?
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 22:52:26 -0700
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Gerry wrote:
>
> Is Whites radio Log still available? Or is something similar
> around?
> [e-mail]

Gerry:

I do not know if White's Radio Log is still being published.  As a fan
of the old publication, I was very pleased to see a reissue of the
White's log in 1989 (with a GE Superradio I on the cover).  It was
published by Worldwide Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 5206, North Branch
NJ 08876.  Maybe drop them a note.

73/Koert KC6WCI


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:18 1996
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From: Klausfiend <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: WRNO
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Lester John Ness wrote:

>         I didn't hear the reporter but I've heard him mention her.  Will
> you print an article in _Imprint_?

No. I'm doing a story on shortwave radio for a magazine
that isn't intended to be an overview, but rather a presentation
about some of the wacky things that are available. I include
the good Brother in that respect, so I'll transcribe it and run
in the magazine. All the same, like I said, if anyone's
interested I'll run it here too. I take it you're interested,
so look for it within the next week or so. It's taking me a bit
to transcribe, I'm a slow typist. BTW, I'm just borrowing this
account from a friend who's editor here.

dave


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (K5ODZ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WSA & WCA Certificates Available to SWLers Too!
Date: 17 Oct 1996 07:14:33 -0400
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The certificates for Worked South America (WSA) and Worked Central America
(WCA) are available to all shortwave listeners as well as radio amateurs.

For details, go to:  http://www.hic.net/tomcat/Index.html

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Morgan)
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Subject: WTB(Want to Buy) Scanner Software
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 23:13:09 GMT
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I am looking for some scanner software such as Probe 2.0 and
ScannerWEAR. They do not have to be the latest versions. I have
ScanCat Gold already and AM NOT interested in ScanStar for Windows
unless at a very good price.
Email me your bottom line price or if in a trading mood, let me know
what you would be willing to trade for.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:20 1996
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From: "Mark" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WTB: Drake SW4A
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I am interested in buying a working Drake SW4A.  Please Email condition and
price to [e-mail].

Thanks

Mark


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:21 1996
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From: Bob Mills <"[e-mail]"@mail.infinet.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WUN address
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 21:05:39 -0400
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Anyone have the current address for WUN? All the links I am finding are
dead ends.

Thanks
Bob
WM8P


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:22 1996
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From: Steve Carter <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: WUN address
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 07:42:22 -0500
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Bob Mills wrote:
>
> Anyone have the current address for WUN? All the links I am finding are
> dead ends.
>
> Thanks
> Bob
> WM8P

Bob,

I just checked, it says its off line for the moment.  It's at:
http://cellini.leonardo.net/berri/wun/

Steve


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Myron Berger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:52:39 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]>, Kevin Fulton <[e-mail]>
wrote:

> My Sangean 803 having given up the ghost, I need a replacement and am
> considering the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 and the Sony SW7600G, as I can get
> either for under $200. If it makes any difference, I live in the
> American Midwest and will be using the radio to wake me in the morning
> as well as to provide SW listening pleasure.
> I would appreciate any thoughts on these two radios.
> Kevin Fulton
> http://www.provide.net/~kfulton/

The Yacht boy will wake you up with an alarm or radio.  Each radio has
different ergonomics.  I like the Yaght Boy better, but you have to try
both before you can form an opinion about which is best.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:25 1996
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From: Ron Hardin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:19:52 -0400
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> > My Sangean 803 having given up the ghost, I need a replacement and am
> > considering the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 and the Sony SW7600G, as I can get
> > either for under $200. If it makes any difference, I live in the
> > American Midwest and will be using the radio to wake me in the morning
> > as well as to provide SW listening pleasure.
> > I would appreciate any thoughts on these two radios.

You have to get the YB400 if you want to use it as a clock radio,
because the 7600G goes into permanent battery saving mode if the
power flicks off for a second, and won't turn on at the appointed
time unless you intervene manually.

I use my 7600G more than the YB400, favoring the synchronous detection,
but the YB400 is easier to use, has more and more useful memories, and
better sound.  The sensitivity is about equal.

The 7600G is nice because it turns on to a frequency other than
the last one tuned (actually there are two settable on-times
and frequencies) but it loses out big-time with the power problem,
as a clock radio.
--
Ron Hardin
[e-mail]

On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Samuel E. Pool)
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Ron Hardin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: > > My Sangean 803 having given up the ghost, I need a replacement and am
: > > considering the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 and the Sony SW7600G, as I can get
: > > either for under $200. If it makes any difference, I live in the
: > > American Midwest and will be using the radio to wake me in the morning
: > > as well as to provide SW listening pleasure.
: > > I would appreciate any thoughts on these two radios.

: You have to get the YB400 if you want to use it as a clock radio,
: because the 7600G goes into permanent battery saving mode if the
: power flicks off for a second, and won't turn on at the appointed
: time unless you intervene manually.

: I use my 7600G more than the YB400, favoring the synchronous detection,
: but the YB400 is easier to use, has more and more useful memories, and
: better sound.  The sensitivity is about equal.

: The 7600G is nice because it turns on to a frequency other than
: the last one tuned (actually there are two settable on-times
: and frequencies) but it loses out big-time with the power problem,
: as a clock radio.
: --
: Ron Hardin
: [e-mail]

: On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.

I have tested my 7600G regarding the power loss problem:  even though
the LCD symbol for the battery-saving mode does remain on after power
is restored, the radio does turn on at the set time.

Sam Pool

--
                                             [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Oct 19 10:56:27 1996
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From: Ron Hardin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:01:51 -0400
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Samuel E. Pool wrote:
> I have tested my 7600G regarding the power loss problem:  even though
> the LCD symbol for the battery-saving mode does remain on after power
> is restored, the radio does turn on at the set time.

I retested mine, and it is as you say, setting it for a few minutes hence
and waiting for it to turn on.   So I withdraw my objection to the 7600G!

I'm a little confused because I also tested this when I first got the
radio, and came up with it not turning on, as the conclusion.
--
Ron Hardin
[e-mail]

On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:34 1996
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From: Guido Schotmans <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 96 23:07:01 +0200
Subject: "Coup" In Vanuatu
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JR> According to Saturday NPR "Morning Edition", which seems to have cal

JR> it "Vanatu", some cops who pay checks were very late kidnapped the
JR> President. (Anyone actually hear the news story ON R. Vanuatu?)
JR> --
JR>  "The Misinformation Highway Begins Here."
JR>         -- Monty Python Web Site (http://www.pythonline.com)

JR> --- ifmail v.2.8d
JR>  * Origin: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism (2:292/875@fidonet)



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:36 1996
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From: Darren Abramson <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: $$$LOSE MONEY FAST! BIG SCAM!$$$
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I like that.  That's a good laugh <ROFLMAOTD>.  Can you post this to the
hockey newsgroups (all of them)?!  I would forward it, but my server doesn't
allow me to forward messages to other ngs or "spam" messages.  I think the
internet newsreaders all need a good laugh ;)

-
Darren
---
D. Abramson
[e-mail]

The Circus is coming!  The Circus is coming!

Starring Big Country, Blue, and the head clown...

                      DENNIS RODMAN!!!!!

The Ice Capades are coming too...









From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:36 1996
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
From: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 17:17:24 GMT
Subject: *** MUFsight Windows Propagation Prediction Software ***
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MUFsight is a Windows program for plotting HF propagation data on
world maps in either spherical or azimuthal projections.  Uses the
respected MINIMUF algorithm.

        http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/Mufsight/Mufsight.htm


A demo of the package is available for download.

Simon


--
Simon Collings, G4SGI
Radio Communications Consultant
http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/






From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:37 1996
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Hello!
I heard i Sweden in december 95, a station on 1240 Khz from USA
with an identifications as KCRH (C could also be Z?).
Is there any one who knows what this could be? On FM there is a station
i Calefornia called KCRH! But not on 1240 AM.
Thank you for all help!
Lars Hedberg, Uppsala, Sweden
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen R. Klein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 7600G or YB400?
Date: 22 Oct 1996 09:47:09 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]> "Millard C. White" <[e-mail]> write
s:
> ...
> Would appreciate some feedback and recomendations on either.
>I need the radio to have LSB and USB capabilities. ...
>It must have the ability to tune down to .1 khz ...

The YB400 has a switchable BFO which appears to be fixed at the center of the
i.f. passband, so it will receive either USB or LSB.  The radio tunes in 1khz
increments, however, it has a continuously adjustable fine tuning of +/- at
least a khz, so it is actually not too hard to tune ssb transmissions
precisely.  It has two bandwidths available, which can help cut down
interference.

--

                                                Stephen Klein
                                                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:39 1996
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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 7600G or YB400?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 08:36:33 -0700
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Stephen R. Klein wrote:
>
>
> The YB400 has a switchable BFO which appears to be fixed at the center of th
e
> i.f. passband, so it will receive either USB or LSB.  The radio tunes in 1kh
z
> increments, however, it has a continuously adjustable fine tuning of +/- at
> least a khz, so it is actually not too hard to tune ssb transmissions
> precisely.  It has two bandwidths available, which can help cut down
> interference.
>

The Sony 7600G has a fine tuning control, along with a USB/LSB switch.
The set makes the tuning of SSB signals much more easy than it's predecessor
(7600D/2002/2003). It also has synchronous detection. I believe it is the
best value for money in a shortwave radio today.

BTW, I am not a Sony sales person, just like the radio alot. I also have
several other Sonys (2001, 2010, 7600D, SW1S, 4910), a Kenwood R5000, and
a Zenith TransOceanic, among others.

Tom  KE6DIO


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:40 1996
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From: Mike Cee <[e-mail]>
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Subject: <<<<FS: Lowe 150 and SP 150 in mint condition
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 23:16:02 -0400
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Hi
Mint condition with boxes and rack and antenna and carrying strap.
$750 for all.
Email me or call 516 681 8193



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:41 1996
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From: Valerie Shertzman <[e-mail]>
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I saw this posted a few days ago on rec.sports.triathlon and there
wasn't one comment.  If you notice that address is no longer on this
post.  I wonder how many aliases and snail mail addresses this jerk
has to collect money from people who can't see this for what it is.

I also thought that most carriers have rules against this.  Lets put
an end to this before it spreads like the disease it is.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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In article <54v55g$[e-mail]>,
   Jan Pearce <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Valerie Shertzman <[e-mail]> writes:
>> I saw this posted a few days ago on rec.sports.triathlon and there
>> wasn't one comment.  If you notice that address is no longer on this
>> post.  I wonder how many aliases and snail mail addresses this jerk
>> has to collect money from people who can't see this for what it is.
>>
>> I also thought that most carriers have rules against this.  Lets put
>> an end to this before it spreads like the disease it is.

It's about as inconsequential as Niel Wolfish's posts!

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


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Valerie Shertzman <[e-mail]> writes:
> I saw this posted a few days ago on rec.sports.triathlon and there
> wasn't one comment.  If you notice that address is no longer on this
> post.  I wonder how many aliases and snail mail addresses this jerk
> has to collect money from people who can't see this for what it is.
>
> I also thought that most carriers have rules against this.  Lets put
> an end to this before it spreads like the disease it is.



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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: A Cuban's opinion Re: What is Radio Havana like?
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 09:12:56 -0700
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Jason J. Garcφa wrote:

>
> I'm 44, came on a boat in 1980 (lived for 28 yrs. in the island), listen
> to the SW bands since 1970 (using East German and Russian SW radios in
> the "Territorio Libre de AmΘrica" -- Grundigs, Icoms, Drakes here).
>


I enjoyed reading the quoted portion of your posting. Please take the
political BS to another, more appropriate, newsgroup.

Tom  KE6DIO


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:45 1996
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From: Earle Beach
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So you want individual liberties and American tanks rolling in every few
years instead?  Why didn't you expatriate to Haiti then?

I don't know you personally, you may be the exception to the rule.  But
every Cuban expatriate I've met has been an arrogant aristocrat.  They
care nothing about freedom.  They care about returning as the ruling elite
someday.  And all too often they try to act like they're a ruling elite
here.

As I say, you may be the exception.  But tell me:  how many peons worked
for your "campagnero" family in the "good old days?"



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On Thu, 24 Oct 1996 08:51:45 -0700, Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
wrote:
>I read this group to learn more about radio as a hobby. I don't care
>for all this BS political garbage whether it comes from you or Jay or
<pissing and whining snipped>
What's up your ass? You download and read the messages, and then you
bitch about their existance. Are you some kind of fucking idiot, or
what? If you don't want to read it, don't download it to begin with!
It's not like you don't know the subject matter going in...even if it
is off thread. So, either contribute to the discussion, get out, or
read it and shut the fuck up!

Habib Delgado



-----POWER EMINATES FROM THE BARREL OF A GUN-----


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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: A Cuban's opinion Re: What is Radio Havana like?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Habib Delgado) wrote:
>On Thu, 24 Oct 1996 08:51:45 -0700, Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
>wrote:
>>I read this group to learn more about radio as a hobby. I don't care
>>for all this BS political garbage whether it comes from you or Jay or
><pissing and whining snipped>
>What's up your ass? You download and read the messages, and then you
>bitch about their existance. Are you some kind of fucking idiot, or
>what? If you don't want to read it, don't download it to begin with!
>It's not like you don't know the subject matter going in...even if it
>is off thread. So, either contribute to the discussion, get out, or
>read it and shut the fuck up!


lol!!!!!!!!

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Guitarist
__________________________________________
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__________________________________________
"Love is the answer..."  John Lennon


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:48 1996
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From: "I±igo Baztarrika" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: A good SWL program for WIN ?
Date: 28 Oct 1996 19:11:25 GMT
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Hi there !
I am a short wave listener  and I would like to find a good SWL free
program for logs and reports.
Do you know any program about that ?
Where can I find it in the net ?

Answers by e-mail.

THANKS.

[e-mail]
EB2DTP
SWL: URE-1166-VI



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:05:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ashley gulbransen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Address for BBC Relay Stations
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:14:55 GMT
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I've got a reception report for a couple of BBC Relay Stations, Russia
and Cyprus.

I sent the report for the Russian site to Voice of Russia, and got a
note saying that they only verify VOR transmissions, not other
broadcasters, who use their transmitters.

The report and follow-ups, I've sent to the Cyprus Site (using address
in 1996 Passport to  World Band Radio), and have had no replies.

Any ideas on where I can send these reports?

The BBC at Bush House, does not verify, reception reports.


Cheery bye,
Ashley Gulbransen.





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From: [e-mail] (Charles P. Crawford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Address for BBC Relay Stations
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 08:20:39 +0100
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Ashely,

In 1993 I sent a report to BBC Cyprus and had no problem getting a QSL
card. the address they list on the QSL is:

British East Mediterranean Relay Station
PO Box 219
Limassol CYPRUS

I made it a point to give detailed receiving conditions because that is
what they are concerned with there: the quality of the reception of their
broadcast not so much programming content. Although I did give some program
details.

They sent a detailed QSL photo card with picture of the antennas and a map
of the island. Also they included a decal.

I might have included a dollar for their postage.

Try again, I've had good luck with BBC relay sites: Cyprus, Singapore,
Sechelles.


Charlie in western KY.



> I've got a reception report for a couple of BBC Relay Stations, Russia
> and Cyprus.
>
> I sent the report for the Russian site to Voice of Russia, and got a
> note saying that they only verify VOR transmissions, not other
> broadcasters, who use their transmitters.
>
> The report and follow-ups, I've sent to the Cyprus Site (using address
> in 1996 Passport to  World Band Radio), and have had no replies.
>
> Any ideas on where I can send these reports?
>
> The BBC at Bush House, does not verify, reception reports.
>
>
> Cheery bye,
> Ashley Gulbransen.

--
   "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."
                                          B. Dylan


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: AM DX: Radio OZ?
Date: 25 Oct 1996 16:58:03 GMT
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Yes, it is a satellite syndicated service out of Minneapolis.

Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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Are there any SW Stations that broadcast any American sports like
baseball, football, ice hockey etc...
I am in the UK and would like to tune in, if anyone has any information.
--
Mark A


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Mark Attenborough wrote:
>
> Are there any SW Stations that broadcast any American sports like
> baseball, football, ice hockey etc...
> I am in the UK and would like to tune in, if anyone has any information.
> --
> Mark A

Hello, Mark!

WRNO New Orleans carries college football games involving Louisiana
State University (LSU) and Texas A&M University.  These would likely
be heard on Saturdays sometime between 1700 and 2300 UTC.  WRNO also
carries the professional National Football League games played by
the New Orleans Saints.  These are usually on Sundays commencing at
either 1700 or 2000 UTC.  The college football season runs until the
end of November; the pro season until late December.  Try either
15420 kHz. or 7355 kHz.  WRNO runs a 100 kW transmitter beaming
signals toward eastern North America.  The station, I am told, is
often heard in Europe, but not reliably.

Hope this helps!

John Figliozzi




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Mark Attenborough wrote:
>
> Are there any SW Stations that broadcast any American sports like
> baseball, football, ice hockey etc...
> I am in the UK and would like to tune in, if anyone has any information.

Sadly, none. In the old days one could listen to all kinds of
American pro sports on AFRTS and up to recently WRNO broadcast
New Orleans Saints games (I don't think they do any more;
somebody could confirm this). Nowadays, MW is the only way to
get sports from N. America.

dave fisher, waterloo, ont.


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You may be in luck. If your pointer is attached to a clip sitting on a string,

just hold the string still and move the pointer by the desired distance.

Sandy

In article <54nu7m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () wrote:
>I have an analog radio in which the dial (horizontal slide bar) is off by
>exactly the same amount on every band (3/8 inch).  Any idea how to fix it?
>
>(The radio is a Radio Shack 12-band DX-351, which is the same as the
>Sangean SG-711L, but I don't think it matters because the dial arrangement
>should be basically the same in all analog radios which have a horizontal
>slide bar.)
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>


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[e-mail] (kEN Colburn) wrote:

>Lafayette KT-200
>back of radio
>output connectors:
>O     O    O
>0     4    8
> (i assume this means ohms, use 0 and 8 for 8 ohm speaker)
>There's not much volume no matter how u connect it.
Check the tubes (if it has tubes)
>A1    A2      E
>O      O------O
Balanced input configured for long wire-the only  time you'd use a1
and a2 would be if you had 600 Ohm ladder line coming from your
antenna.  You may also connect co-ax to the unbalalnced input.

>antenna 1,  antenna2   and E= ground? The thing is, there's a metal bar
>connectin A2 with E. From the factory. So why would ground be connected
>with the second antenna? If E is not ground how do u ground this radio?
>i've got my longwire on A1.
E=earth=ground

dr

>Thanks for any ideas.
>--
>If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
>for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) writes:
> Lafayette KT-200
> back of radio
> output connectors:
> O     O    O
> 0     4    8
>  (i assume this means ohms, use 0 and 8 for 8 ohm speaker)
> There's not much volume no matter how u connect it.

Yes, that's right.  Check and make sure that the external speaker you're
using is a high-efficiency type.  If the speaker is high-efficiency, and
if the volume is low, look for a way to turn your built-in (if you have
one) speaker off.  You also might look at the tube stages that feed the
external terminals.  Something may be wrong with a tube, or with one of
the other components in the stages.  As I recall, my external speakers
always worked at least as well as my internal speakers.


>
> A1    A2      E
> O      O------O
>
> antenna 1,  antenna2   and E= ground? The thing is, there's a metal bar
> connectin A2 with E. From the factory. So why would ground be connected
> with the second antenna? If E is not ground how do u ground this radio?
> i've got my longwire on A1.
>

If you use use an unbalanced antenna, you should leave the bar in place.
If you use a balanced antenna remove the bar.  The manufacturer probably
set the receiver up for an assumed length of wire dropped out the window
(:-).

Regardless of which kind of antenna you use, I'd advise you to GROUND the
TERMINAL MARKED "E" FOR SAFETY'S SAKE.


--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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Lafayette KT-200
back of radio
output connectors:
O     O    O
0     4    8
 (i assume this means ohms, use 0 and 8 for 8 ohm speaker)
There's not much volume no matter how u connect it.

A1    A2      E
O      O------O

antenna 1,  antenna2   and E= ground? The thing is, there's a metal bar
connectin A2 with E. From the factory. So why would ground be connected
with the second antenna? If E is not ground how do u ground this radio?
i've got my longwire on A1.


Thanks for any ideas.
--
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for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) writes:
> re; Lafayette KT 200....
> Thanks for all the replies.
> A related weird thing is , the volume can't be lowered much with the AF
> knob. U can turn it up somewhat and it distorts when AF Gain is on full. On
> strong stations u have to turn the IF Gain knob down.
> But with AF u can't get
> it silent. The volume is never very loud, with ext spkr or headphones. There

> is no int spkr.
> (i'm assuming AF is used as the volume control)
> --


Is there an automatic volume control (AVC) switch?  If there is, switch the
AVC ON, with the RF (or IF) gain control all the way up.  The AF gain
control now should control the volume.  This is the way to receive
reasonably strong AM signals.

To receive CW, SSB, or _weak_ AM signals, turn the AVC off, and the AF gain
full up.  Control the volume with the RF (or IF) gain control.  (Of course
CW and SSB require that the beat frequency oscillator (BFO) be turned on.

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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Daniel Grunberg ([e-mail]) wrote:

: kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) writes:
: > re; Lafayette KT 200....
: > Thanks for all the replies.
: > A related weird thing is , the volume can't be lowered much with the AF
: > knob. U can turn it up somewhat and it distorts when AF Gain is on full. O
n
: Is there an automatic volume control (AVC) switch?  If there is, switch the
: AVC ON, with the RF (or IF) gain control all the way up.  The AF gain
: control now should control the volume.  This is the way to receive
: reasonably strong AM signals.

IT has BFO/MVC/AVC switch and ANL on/off switch. Usually i have ANL on
and it set on AVC. IF gain is full on. The AF Gain knob won't turn the sound
down all the
way and turning it to get it louder doesnt change much until the top end
where it distorts. The sound never gets very loud but listenable. i suspect
its in the tubes.
--
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for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From: Philip Simpson <[e-mail]>
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Hello,

I would be grateful if any kind DXer's would kindly forward various
articals on both antenna design and manufacture, my main areas of intrest
include, anything from begineer designs thru novice to advanced designs.

Thank-you in anticipation


73's Phil

Please respond direct to e-mail address.


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Philip Simpson wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I would be grateful if any kind DXer's would kindly forward various
> articals on both antenna design and manufacture, my main areas of intrest
> include, anything from begineer designs thru novice to advanced designs.

CAPMan - The recognized leader in HF propagation prediction software
using the
proven IONCAP engine. CAPMan is a mature package for amateur and
professional
alike featuring advanced system analysis.

CAPMan is excellent for system analysis, meaning in part that it
really shines for use in learning how a particular antenna will
work under real world conditions.

Good Luck,
Jim
--
CAPMan HF Propagation Prediction & System Analysis Software
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/KU5S


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: Any christian shortwave stations?
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KUSW wasn't making any money -- couldn't sell air time.  So, TBN bought
them.  I am surprised that nobody bought the VOA Dixon site.

Glen Kippel
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: Any christian shortwave stations?
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Lester John Ness ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Michael Trolly ([e-mail]) wrote:
: :
: : I've picked up WJCR in Kentucky at 7.90 MHz. Are there any others?

:       It depends on what sort of 'christianity' you want.  WRNO and WWCR
: are full of protestant fundamentalist dispensationalists.  WEWN is Roman
: Catholic. HCJB is protestant evangelicals.  Trinity Broadcasting puts the
: sound from their TV shows into SW.

:       Tune around and you should find something religious without too
: much trouble.  _Passport to World Band Radio_ lists quite a few under the
: US stations.

:  --
: Lester Ness   [e-mail]
Of course if you understand Arabic you can listen to verses from the
Koran on some of the Middle Eastern stations.

Unfortunately you missed the chance by a couple of years to hear the
radio broadcasts of Aum Shinri Kyo, the group behind  the Tokyo subway
gas attack.  Of course to properly understand them you had to be fluent
in the crazed Japanese cult zealot dialect of English. :-)

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Mindy Scheer)
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Subject: Re: Any christian shortwave stations?
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Get a copy of Monotoring Times magazine. In the hourly listings you will
also see what countries are broadcasting. Most of the ones under USA are
Christian! Enjoy and God Bless You!





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I have found plenty of religious (including) christian Shortwave
broadcasters....it's not hard to pick out that you are listening to a
religious broadcast...there are a few key words that most "preachers"
can't live without....father, jesus, lord..savior...

Me, I usually avoid religious broadcasts...I don't practice
religon...don't try and convert me now..everyone else who has tried has
failed miserably....I'm a scientist..I ask too many questions..like what
does god look like...etc..etc

Mindy Scheer ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Get a copy of Monotoring Times magazine. In the hourly listings you will
: also see what countries are broadcasting. Most of the ones under USA are
: Christian! Enjoy and God Bless You!
:
:
:

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Brian Gilhuly <[e-mail]> wrote:
-> Yes, but most of the US stations promote some pretty weird versions of
-> Christianity.

-> May I suggest HCJB, broadcasting in English from Quito, Ecuador on 9745 kHz
-> in the evenings and on other frequencies throughout the day. You'll find it
-> in Monitoring Times as well.

-> Brian

   Here's a good giggle for you.  I like to listen to HCJB and I am not,
have not, nor ever will be christian.  Of course I listen to their
non-religious offerings.  ( Yes, they do have that! )

Blessed Be.

Taliesin

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Subject: Any DX clubs in NYC?
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Are there any DX clubs in NYC that meets regularly?

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Klausfiend ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Lest we forget, two words: Brother Stair.
: (24 hours a day!!)

        7355 khz, 8 pm Eastern Daylight time onwards.
--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> Michael Trolly wrote:

> > on Shortwave? What frequency are they on? What do they play? Thanks very

> The North American Shortwave Association (NASWA) site on the WWW also
> carries the WWW Shortwave Listening Guide which provides SW program
> listings for the hour of day you check in or by program type for the
> day you check in.  I don't have the URL handy but just use one of the
> search engines and point it toward North American Shortwave
> Association.  The info you need will be there.

The NASWA page is at <http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/html/naswa/>.  The WWW
Shortwave Listening Guide is at <http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide/>.

--
Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

Brandi's Law: Work flows toward the competent until they are submerged.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:12 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Any reason for not using AVC on the IF tube of an AA5 radio?
Date: 24 Oct 1996 15:46:08 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> <wa2iseDzLxyn.H10@net
com.com> <[e-mail]>,
    [e-mail] (Henry van Cleef) wrote:
>
> Amazing!  Sounds like an attempt to reinvent the wheel by giving it
> square corners.  IF gain is the primary place to control RF gain in a
> set.
> The circuit that is most affected by AVC detuning is the local
> oscillator, and in larger sets with an RF preamplifier and multiple
> IF's (RME-45 is an example) the AVC bias is omitted from the mixer
> stage, and fed to the RF and IF stages.   The stage that swamps on
> strong signals is always the final IF.  I wouldn't hestitate to rewire
> the AVC into the IF in an AA5.  You have about ten volts maximum AVC
> available in a set like this, and need to kill gain in two stages to
> get effective control.
> --
> ===================================================================
> Hank van Cleef
> E-mail [e-mail] or [e-mail]
> ===================================================================


While I largely agree with the technical point that Hank is trying to
make, I take exception to the statement that in larger sets "AVC bias is
omitted from the mixer stage, and fed to the RF and IF stages".  This
may be true for communications receivers, as Hank mentions, but it is
atypical for entertainment receivers.  As I pointed out in an earlier
post, Philco frequently used two IF's, and if you look at those Philcos,
you will find that the second IF either has no AVC voltage applied, or
something less than 20% of the full AVC voltage is used.  The same
general rule seems to apply to tube HiFI AM receivers, the final IF will
be run without any AVC, or with reduced AVC.  I believe this reduces the
audio distortion in the demodulated audio.  AVC is almost always applied
to the converter in entertainment AM receivers.  It makes sense that you
would not do that in a communications receiver, where HF signals are
being received, IF bandwidths are narrow, and frequency stability is
important.


Regards,

John Byrns


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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:12 1996
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From: Edward Lipman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Any SWL stores on the web? Anywhere to mail-order receivers etc?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 08:49:39 +0000
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Does anyone know if there are any Web pages of organizations that sell
shortwaves (quality) and accessories (active antennas, for instance) and
books online? Or at least have an online catalog or ad from whic one can
then phone in anorder?

Thanks,

Edward


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: Any SWL stores on the web? Anywhere to mail-order receivers etc?
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Edward Lipman <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Does anyone know if there are any Web pages of organizations that sell
>shortwaves (quality) and accessories (active antennas, for instance) and
>books online? Or at least have an online catalog or ad from whic one can
>then phone in anorder?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Edward
        http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cover.html
        http://www.access.digex.net/~eeb/eeb.html
        http://www.grove.net/index.html
dr


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From: [e-mail] (Steve Byan)
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>         http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/cover.html
>         http://www.access.digex.net/~eeb/eeb.html
>         http://www.grove.net/index.html

Let's not forget Paul Lannuier at Gilfer:
http://www.gilfer.com/

--
Steve Byan                                  internet: [e-mail]
Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.
1601 Trapelo Road                           phone: [phone]
Waltham, MA 02154                           FAX: [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:16 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Any SWL stores on the web? Anywhere to mail-order receivers etc?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 17:43:49 -0500
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To: Edward Lipman <[e-mail]>

Edward Lipman wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if there are any Web pages of organizations that sell
> shortwaves (quality) and accessories (active antennas, for instance) and
> books online? Or at least have an online catalog or ad from whic one can
> then phone in anorder?

It doesn't appear to me that you have done any searching of the Web on
your own at all. Searching on "shortwave" on almost any search engine
will turn up a lot of information.

Gilfer Shortwave, Universal Radio and Grove in the USA and Lowe in the
UK are on the Web, as are a number of amateur radio dealers.

So far as receivers go, some people will say different but my ranking
would be:

Watkins-Johnson HF-1000
Japan Radio Company NRD-535D/Sherwood Engineering mods
Japan Radio Company NRD-535D/Gilfer mods
Japan Radio Company NRD-535D
Drake R8A
AOR 7030 (in UK and Europe the AOR 7030 gets the nod over the R8A due to
          price)
Lowe HF-250
Yaesu FRG-100B
Lowe HF-150

Though the Kenwood R-5000 and Icom R-71A continue to be sold today,
these receivers are so long in the tooth they are growing hair. Features
and operator conveniences have passed these units by and the price
remains high.

No flames, guys, this is my opinion and you can read about my rationale
on our Web site at http://www.trsc.com/what_rx.htm. You can see what
I've owned, with comments on the http://www.trsc.com/owned.htm page.

You'll need a copy of the 1997 Passport to World Band Radio (available
now) and the 1997 World Radio TV Handbook (due out in mid- to
late-December).

Tom Sundstrom
--

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 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
 Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
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 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Re: Anyone have a WWVB 60kHz based clock?
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In article <553mjd$[e-mail]> [e-mail](Steve S)
 writes:
>I had a 77kHz based clock for years in Europe synced to a transmitter
>in Germany.  Does the US market a similar radio controlled clock based
>on WWVB broadcasts?  I'd like to buy one but no one knows what I'm
>talking about (forget Radio Shack).

The "Sharper Image" markets three such clocks, The Junghaus "Mega" desk
clock ($250), the Junghaus wallclock ($290), and the Oregon Scientific "Time
Machine" digital alarm clock for $99.

I have the "Time Machine" and it correctly set itself back one hour when
Daylight Savings Time ended.

Gene--  San Francisco


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From: GNC <[e-mail]>
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Gene Fornario wrote:
>
> In article <553mjd$[e-mail]> [e-mail](Steve
S) writes:
> >I had a 77kHz based clock for years in Europe synced to a transmitter
> >in Germany.  Does the US market a similar radio controlled clock based
> >on WWVB broadcasts?  I'd like to buy one but no one knows what I'm
> >talking about (forget Radio Shack).
>
> The "Sharper Image" markets three such clocks, The Junghaus "Mega" desk
> clock ($250), the Junghaus wallclock ($290), and the Oregon Scientific "Time
> Machine" digital alarm clock for $99.
>
> I have the "Time Machine" and it correctly set itself back one hour when
> Daylight Savings Time ended.
>
> Gene--  San Francisco

You can but the Time Machine (recommended & reliable) at Service
Merchandise for $70-80.  Catalog Number 116RGF.  See their page
[http://servicemerchandise.com] for ordering instructions.

--GNC, Northern Virginia


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I had a 77kHz based clock for years in Europe synced to a transmitter
in Germany.  Does the US market a similar radio controlled clock based
on WWVB broadcasts?  I'd like to buy one but no one knows what I'm
talking about (forget Radio Shack).

TIA,
Steve S.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:20 1996
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From: Matthew Zank <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Armed Forces Radio has Moved
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Armed forces radio network, has move from spacenet 2, tr 20
to the new ge 1, tr20. this sould make easyer for people on the
west to pick it up.


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On Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:25:32 GMT, [e-mail] (Dan
Morgan) wrote:

-The Email address you gave me is not good. Please give me a correct
-one. I get the response that scanware.com is not found.

same thing here scanware.com ? not on the www
Yo hablo espa±ol ( muy mal )
I speak English .
Mais je parle mieux Franτais !


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From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
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Subject: audio quality
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Hmm. The 1997 Passport (p. 134) says "Our equally hypercritical panelists
agree: [the Lowe 150] is the best-sounding world band radio of any type,
except for the Becker world band car radio . . ."

I had thought the Europa, which I have, had essentially similar audio.
Does this mean I have to go get a 150?

Thanks,
John


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:22 1996
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From: Giovanni D'Amico <[e-mail]>
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According to the new AWR schedule they stopped transmission over the Slovakia
station in Velke Kostolany. In that schedule I also miss the transmissions ove
r the
relay station located in Samara.

Does anyone know if they really stopped transmission over the Samara relay too
?

If they are still active over Samara, I would appreciate to get the current pr
ogramme
schedule over that relay station.

Thanks a lot in advance

Giovanni D'Amico

[e-mail]




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From: [e-mail] (KaiLudwig)
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Subject: Re: AWR over Samara relay still active?
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In <5507uq$[e-mail]>, Giovanni D'Amico <[e-mail]>
writes:

>According to the new AWR schedule they stopped transmission over the
Slovakia
>station in Velke Kostolany. In that schedule I also miss the
transmissions
>over the
>relay station located in Samara.
>
>Does anyone know if they really stopped transmission over the Samara
relay
>too?

No definitive information so far, but most likely no longer AWR-broadcasts
via Samara site. I can't find any transmissions on either 7215 or the
usual Samara time slots in their new schedule.

Kai Ludwig



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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
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Subject: BBC WS November sked on the WWW
Date: 27 Oct 1996 22:30:51 -0500
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  It's on http:\\www.bbc.co.uk now.

K8EF

--
Gerry


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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
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[e-mail] (Gerard Foley) wrote:


>  It's on http:\\www.bbc.co.uk now.

>K8EF

>--
>Gerry

Program schedules, yes.  But finding a useful frequency schedule on
the site takes genius - and maybe a lot of imagination.  If you found
a real frequency schedule, tell us the URL, please.

Anyway, it'll be available on the VOA Monitoring ftp site as soon as I
check out a couple of odd things about it.

DanF


*************************************************************
Dan Ferguson                                    [e-mail]



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Gerard Foley ([e-mail]) wrote:

:   It's on http:\\www.bbc.co.uk now.

: K8EF

: --
: Gerry

Looking it over, it appears that "Waveguide" is on only for the first
week of the month.  Don't know if the demise is permanent this time.

K8EF

--
Gerry


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dean Parisotto)
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Hello,
  I am totally new to shortwave listening. I just bought a Realistic
DX-150A Receiver, and I was wondering if anyone can supply me with any
information about this unit.
  Also, I would be interested as to what years it was offered, and
what did it originally retail for ( I paid $35.00 Canadian, which
works out to around $25.00 USA).
  One final request. Can anyone recommend a good antenna for me. I was
considering the antenna kit that Radio Shack offers (#278-758), which
I am thinking about installing in the attic ( I don't think my folks
want anything external attached to their house).

Thanks, Dean


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From: "T. Kalaris" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Beginner seeks info on receivers!
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> Would you recommend any brands or models over others as ideal for a beginnin
g sw enthusiast?
> and
> (Since that covers a lot of ground)  How about information on where to start
 looking for up-to-date product comparisons, reviews, and
recommendations?
>
> Jim Hermanson
> [e-mail] thing I've noticed about shortwave signals is that the f
arther north
and west you are, the weaker the signals.  Hence, sensitivity may be the
most important selection criteria for you.  I have a Sony 2010.  It was
the third radio I tried out, and I was disappointed with the "lesser"
radios I tried.  The 2010 is very good, but even with it I sometimes
have trouble finding a listenable BBC broadcast.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 17:43:30 GMT
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>Hello Jim,
>I think a very ggod place to start is to buy a copy of Passport To
>WorldBand  Radio. They do a very fine  jod of describing many
>differant models of SW receivers all the way from the bottom of the
>line to the top of the line.  So whether you are looking for a
>portable or a table top there is lots of info in this book. As an
>added benefit you will be left with a great guide to whats on and
>where for short wave reception and at what time (UTC). It costs 19.95
>and is money well spent. Any book store should have this or be able to
>order it for ya. Just got my copy the other day in a very small town.
>Ask for the 1997 edition.
Another approach would be to find last year's  PWBR for next-to-
nothing (most of it's the same thing every year) and subscribe to
Monitoring Times (which has reviews of new equipment that are done by
the same guy who writes most of Passport).  If you decide you want to
get heavily into DXing SW broadcast stations, then get a new Passport
(for the Blue Pages) or my favorite;  the World Radio-TV handbook (has
medium wave and longwave listings).  A lot of people get ultimate
satisfaction from "utility" monitoring which requires better
equipment, skill and patience than listening to 500 kW propoganda
spewers.
dr
>>Howdy Group--
>>
>>A friend and I have just gotten interested in buying short wave radios (rece
ivers).
>>
>>I owned an inexpensive model over 20 years ago, but now I don't know where t
o begin looking.
>>
>>So, a couple of questions:
>>
>>Would you recommend any brands or models over others as ideal for a beginnin
g sw enthusiast?
>>
>>and
>>
>>(Since that covers a lot of ground)  How about information on where to start
 looking for up-to-date product comparisons, reviews, and recommendations?
>>
>>Even the meagrest help you could give on this would be of great assistance.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Jim Hermanson
>>[e-mail]

>Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

>[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:30 1996
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From: Edward Lipman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Best shortwaves out there?
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Hi all,

I'm just coming back into SWLing or more accurately DXing since a long
hiatus from 1985. My current two receivers, left over from those days,
are an Icom R70 and a Collins R390.

Questions:

What is the best shortwave today in terms of sensistivity etc? Is it
still the NRDs? What is their top model these days?

Does Drake still come close? Ditto, what's their new model?

Has Icom done anything to bridge the gap?

ARE ANY OF THESE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS OVER MY R-70?

Convenience etc (digital timers, remote control) irrelevant.

Lastly, what's the best outdoor active antenna these days?

Any and all help appreciated,

Edward


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From: [e-mail] (R. A. Green)
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It's here! rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors

--ron

--Living without Valium is like living underwater--


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:32 1996
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Klausfiend wrote:
>
> "Throughout the United States and around the world, from Walterboro,
> South
> Carolina, the international broadcast THE OVERCOMER is on the air. This

Sorry about all these breakers. I just cut and pasted from WordPerfect
to the newsgroup. I'll get it sorted out and re-post it.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Krubsack)
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 On Fri, 25 Oct 1996 14:23:13 GMT, Klausfiend <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Klausfiend wrote:
>>
>> "Throughout the United States and around the world, from Walterboro,
>> South
>> Carolina, the international broadcast THE OVERCOMER is on the air. This

How about a time and frequency to hear this?



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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Mark Krubsack ([e-mail]) wrote:
:
: How about a time and frequency to hear this?

        WRNO, 7355 khz, 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, to 10 pm EST.  He also
has broadcasts on WWCR, 24 hours/day.  I get 9475 khz through-out most of
the daytime, EST.

        He is a unique Fundamentalist.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:34 1996
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Brian Gilhuly wrote:
>
> Please do.
>
> It's an excellent interview and I'd like to forward it to some friends, but
> I know they'd never read it with the breaks.
>
> Thanks for taking the trouble.

I already did. If you missed it, or anybody else wants it, I can do a
repost.

dave


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From: [e-mail] (Michael A. Boyle)
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Anyone know the time of the live wrap up to the BROOKER PRIZE on BBC  WS ?



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:36 1996
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From: Steve Bramham <[e-mail]>
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Michael Trolly wrote:
>
> I mean, just one person, sort of do it yourself non profit stuff.
> I've heard some diferent stuff, what do you people think?

Yes you can but the minimum power level that the FCC will authorize is
50,000 with 100,000 and higher being available.  The antenna
requirements are also fairly strict.

One of the firms I work for has looked into the possiblity of adding an
International Shortwave facility and the startup cost were in excess of
2.5 million dollars.

But it can be done by one individual, with enough money......


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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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In the US you can get an official FCC SW broadcast license: twop
requirements are that you can afford to build it (minimum 50 kW
transmitter power, and minimum antenna "gain" of 20 dB in one direction).
Requirement No 2 is that you must have enough cash to build it and run it
for a certain time (3 or 6 months) without any other income.
Figure $100K miniumum for used transmitter, cheapie antenna, and cheapie
studio, plus $25K for operating expenses (labor, ELECTRIC!) for the time.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:37 1996
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From: [e-mail]    (Mark T. Regan)
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Subject: Central African Republic radio coverage
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Are their any English speaking stations that provide news of the Central
African Republic?

Thanks.



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From: [e-mail] (Steve Byan)
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In article <54tssr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]    (Mark T.
Regan) wrote:

> Are their any English speaking stations that provide news of the Central
> African Republic?

Try the BBC's African service, very listenable on the east coast of North
America on 15400 kHz in the local afternoons.

Regards,
-Steve

--
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Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.
1601 Trapelo Road                           phone: [phone]
Waltham, MA 02154                           FAX: [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:39 1996
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From: Joe Baker <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Cheap Shortwave Receivers for Developing Countries
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 16:57:53 -0800
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I am looking for sources for inexpensive shortwave receivers that
would be suitable for widespread distribution and use in developing
countries.  I recall articles appearing about two years ago describing
inexpensive, hand-cranked sets, but I can't find them.  I would
greatly appreciate any information you could provide (or pointers
to volunteer groups that could help with this).  I am posting this
for a non-profit that would like to increase information flows into
a country that is dramatically restricting the press.

Thanks,

Joe Baker
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:40 1996
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Thanks for all the replies, someone asked specifically what kind of Christian
station I meant. I mean non-clasical type music, such as rock, rap, dance,
ect. Well, thanks.

-Martian
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Kemptville, Ontario, Canada       --|-- How You forgave me when I fell,
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:41 1996
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I read somewhere Harder was at a new place and time since he lost his "for
the people" network.... anyone know where I can listen to him now?

Michael



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PS--How about audionet??? Look for audionet in any search engine. You
need to download the RealAudio Player 2.02. I don't know if more than 16
RAM is needed---try it. ---J


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Has anyone heard when Chuck Harder will be back on the For The People
Network?


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On 28 Oct 1996 16:21:05 GMT, [e-mail] (Doug Roussel) wrote:

>J ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: PS--How about audionet??? Look for audionet in any search engine. You
>: need to download the RealAudio Player 2.02. I don't know if more than 16
>: RAM is needed---try it. ---J
>
>Is Chuck Harder's program available on AudioNet?  I did a search for it and
>it just turned up his old UBN program.
>
>I did, however, find a web site for Talk America, which broadcasts its
>shows over the internet, but not using RealAudio.  You need an Xing
>player to listen, I recall.  Also, I am not sure if Chuck's show is
>among those carried via the net, since Talk America has other shows
>which air at the same time.

Chuck Harder is not on the internet at this time. I called Talk America
directly (617-828-4546) and they said he will be in the future. He's on the
Talk Amercia 2 Network NOT Talk America. The website mentioned does not carry
Chuck Harder. For further info, you can write directly to Chuck Harder at:

Chuck Harder
PO Box 150
Tampa, FL 33601

Mark
Stewartstown, PA

Orioles in '97
No to Interleague Play! Pleassssse!


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From: [e-mail] (Doug Roussel)
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J ([e-mail]) wrote:
: PS--How about audionet??? Look for audionet in any search engine. You
: need to download the RealAudio Player 2.02. I don't know if more than 16
: RAM is needed---try it. ---J

Is Chuck Harder's program available on AudioNet?  I did a search for it and
it just turned up his old UBN program.

I did, however, find a web site for Talk America, which broadcasts its
shows over the internet, but not using RealAudio.  You need an Xing
player to listen, I recall.  Also, I am not sure if Chuck's show is
among those carried via the net, since Talk America has other shows
which air at the same time.


  Doug



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JRBURCA)
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Subject: Chuck Harder
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I heard Chuck Harder today off the satellite on Talk America Radio
Network on S3/09 5.41 MHz. narrow-band audio.  There are two
different feeds.  He is not on the 6.80 MHz. freq.  The 5.41 MHz.
feed is sometimes called Talk America 2 but the announcers
just say Talk America Radio Network.  The program is 2-5 PM
Eastern, 11AM-2PM Pacific or 1900-2200 UTC Mon.-Fri.

Maybe your local talk radio station carries it or you can use this
info to help them find the signal.  Still haven't heard anything
about Chuck returning to shortwave but if I hear anything, I'll try
to post it.

He says that if you send a self-addressed, stamped business
sized envelope, he will return a 4-page explanation as to what
has happened in his present situation.  The address is:

Chuck Harder
P.O. Box 150
Tampa, FL 33601

Hope this info is of help.

Jake in Calif.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:48 1996
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From: "Mark J. Fine" <[e-mail]>
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JRBURCA wrote:
> I heard Chuck Harder today off the satellite on Talk America Radio
> Network on S3/09 5.41 MHz. narrow-band audio.  There are two
[...]
> just say Talk America Radio Network.  The program is 2-5 PM
> Eastern, 11AM-2PM Pacific or 1900-2200 UTC Mon.-Fri.

If that's the case, you can probably get him over the Internet, as
well.  Talk America has a live StreamWorks stream.  You can get to it
with the following StreamWorks info:

  STREAM = xdma://199.227.124.65:1558/talkamer.ply
  RUNMINIMIZED = false
  AUTOSTART = true

Hope this helps,

[ Mark J. Fine -- FineWare * Smart R8 Control * TTY Reader ]
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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Just a slight correction..I have a Super Reverb Fender amp, not a twin
reverb...but it has 4 10" speakers..would blow out my windows if I turned up
the volume with my Kenwood R-5000 AF inputted to it...


--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: CQ Comm's Subscription Troubles?
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Thomas R. Sundstrom ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Curt Phillips wrote:
:
: >   Greene's publications are in trouble, CQ has some publications in
: > trouble, RCMA is either dead or in a deep coma, US Scanner News is AWOL an
d
: > Grove is saying in MONITORING TIMES that his business (both hardware and
: > publishing) has been off a lot over the past year...  where is this great
: > economy that they're telling us about?

: I think it has more to do with the bottom of the sunspot cycle and the
: distraction of the Internet's offerings. The largest segment of SW
: radios  being sold nowadays are the nominal $200-$250 portables. With
: these receivers I think some would-be listeners are discouraged by not
: being able to hear all the second- and third-level signals from remote
: parts of the world.

: Tom
: --

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:  < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >
Intersting comments from Mr. Sundstrom, as always.  He does have a point
about folks not realising that the more exotic stations aren't exactly
easy catches on portables.  It can be done however.  Probably my best
catch was two or three years back, when I heard the Solomon Islands
Broadcasting Corporation late one winter night.  Their signal on 5020 khz
was weak but understandable.  A great catch on my Sangean ATS803a and
less than opitimal attic random wire.  And I'm sure some newcomers, not
realising how bad current reception conditions are, have returned their
new radios for a refund, thinking there is nothing to listen to on shortwave.

As for Wayne Greene, has a new issue of 73 magazine come out in the last
month?  The most recent one around here was the September issue.  Of
course, over the last few months I've been rather amused with some of the
content of the magazine, such as a review of a book that claims the moon
landings were faked, or the article in the Sept. issue that mentioned
so-called "zero point" energy devices.  The fringe science stuff I'm sure
has turned off some readers.

On the other hand, I hand the pleasure of actually being able to buy the
October issue of Monitoring Times at a local bookstore.  Its great to see
it finally available locally.  Hopefully it will continue to show up.

tim gueguen [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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[e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:
>Thomas R. Sundstrom ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Curt Phillips wrote:
>: >   Greene's publications are in trouble, CQ has some publications in
>: > trouble, RCMA is either dead or in a deep coma, US Scanner News is AWOL a
nd
>: > Grove is saying in MONITORING TIMES that his business (both hardware and
>: > publishing) has been off a lot over the past year...  where is this great
>: > economy that they're telling us about?
>: I think it has more to do with the bottom of the sunspot cycle and the
>: distraction of the Internet's offerings. The largest segment of SW
>: radios  being sold nowadays are the nominal $200-$250 portables. With
>: these receivers I think some would-be listeners are discouraged by not
>: being able to hear all the second- and third-level signals from remote
>: parts of the world.
>Intersting comments from Mr. Sundstrom, as always.  He does have a point
>about folks not realising that the more exotic stations aren't exactly
>easy catches on portables.  It can be done however.  Probably my best
[snip]
>As for Wayne Greene, has a new issue of 73 magazine come out in the last
>month?  The most recent one around here was the September issue.  Of

  The report was that "Wayne Greene, Inc" had filed for bankruptcy <sp>,
but that "73" was not a part of it.  WGI evidently, encompassed a computer
magazine, a CD music magazine and (maybe?) his cold-fusion newsletter.
  So, supposedly, 73 will continue, but I have noticed it is getting
smaller each month.  Of course, Wayne should have a bundle in the bank from
the sale of all of his empire to IDG in the mid-1980s.  He supposedly got
between $15 - $60 million in that deal.

>course, over the last few months I've been rather amused with some of the
>content of the magazine, such as a review of a book that claims the moon
>landings were faked, or the article in the Sept. issue that mentioned

  Of course, with the "moon landings faked" story he was copying the gone
but not forgotten Midnight Man of WWCR, William Cooper (up until recently,
on WWCR 5065 Khz from Midnight to 1AM, Eastern).  Cooper claims we got
advanced technology from aliens back in the 1930s, but for some reason
faked the moon landings (something about all of the original astronauts
being Masons :-).

>so-called "zero point" energy devices.  The fringe science stuff I'm sure
>has turned off some readers.

  Yep, Wayne is knee-deep into the "cold fusion is real" movement, and has
been publishing a newsletter on it (although that may have collapsed with
the bankruptcy).

  73 is still a good magazine, and I hope Green is able to keep it going.

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)   | "I don't want to achieve
Engineer/Writer/Hurricane Fran survivor| immortality through my work.
Chairman, Tar Heel Scanner/SWL Group   | I want to achieve it through
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS; NRA; AEE | NOT DYING."     -- Woody Allen
==== [e-mail] ===== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====




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From: [e-mail] (Piran Mohazzabi)
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Subject: Re: cw
Date: 27 Oct 1996 14:57:44 GMT
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In article <54vn2a$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hi  fm Bilbao-Spain!
>
>Do anybody know web sites with software to decode cw with a sound
>blaster ?
>
>73's Jose
>Jose Maria Go±i Apeztegia
>
Try http://www.arrl.org



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Hi  fm Bilbao-Spain!

Do anybody know web sites with software to decode cw with a sound
blaster ?

73's Jose
Jose Maria Go±i Apeztegia



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code question
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Tony:

CW stands for continuous wave, i.e. an umodulated carrier that is keyed on and

off. Samuel Morse was the guy who created the code. E.g. one dot is e,
dot-dash is a, one dash and four dots is 6.

Since the carrier is not modulated, there are no sidebands. However, you can
make CW audible by switching to sideband reception and detuning your receiver
until you get a tone of the audio frequency you prefer. About 1 KHz is pretty
good.

I doubt that the FCC would let mw stations use CW. Besides, what would be the
point? Only hams, boy scouts, some mariners,  and some pilots know the Morse
code--the latter because non-directional beacons and VOR stations use it to
identify themselves (in addition to voice on VORs).

In the 1930s Melbourne Race for airlines, the Australian city of Perth flashed

its city lights in Morse to help a Dutch crew in a DC-2 or -3 determine its
position.

_ _ ...  ... _ _

Sandy

In article <Pine.SGI.3.91.961024004701.22182A-100000-100000@freenet>, Tony
Calguire <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I guess I've never really understood the difference between CW and Morse
>Code.  Let me see if I have this straight...  Morse code refers to the
>code itself, while CW describes the method commonly used on shortwave to
>transmit morse code messages, correct?
>
>Is CW simply a single side band transmission of a morse code message, or
>is it more complicated than that?
>
>Would it be legal for a US mediumwave station to transmit in CW?
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>
>--
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
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Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code question
Date: 25 Oct 1996 17:22:13 GMT
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Tony Calguire ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Would it be legal for a US mediumwave station to transmit in CW?

BCB stations transmit their IDs, and sometimes so other selected info,
during DX tests, and I've heard CW during AM stations' frequency checks as
well...of course, the FCC requires that these tests be conducted
during the period from 12-6 am local time...

Lynn.
([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:06:58 1996
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From: Tony Calguire <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code question
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 04:28:32 -0500
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On 25 Oct 1996, Geralyn M. Hollerman wrote:

>
> BCB stations transmit their IDs, and sometimes so other selected info,
> during DX tests, and I've heard CW during AM stations' frequency checks as
> well...of course, the FCC requires that these tests be conducted
> during the period from 12-6 am local time...
>

Thanks, that's really why I asked... I've never had much luck hearing
those MW DX tests.  I think those tests would be more widely heard if the
ststions sent out CW ids rather than just AM morse.

Thanks also to everyone who replied to this thread.

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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
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Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code question
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 08:12:00 GMT
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CA>From: Tony Calguire <[e-mail]>
CA>Subject: CW/Morse Code question

CA>I guess I've never really understood the difference between CW and Morse
CA>Code.  Let me see if I have this straight...  Morse code refers to the
CA>code itself, while CW describes the method commonly used on shortwave to
CA>transmit morse code messages, correct?

   "CW" is an abbreviation for Continuous Wave.  However, in the last
   half century plus a couple decades, CW is taken to be On-Off Keying
   (OOK) Morse code.  "Morse code" is that pattern of on-offs devised by
   Samuel F. B. Morse about 1838.  Morse and Vail patented an
   electromechanical long-distance (10 miles) communication system in
   1840 in the USA, involving a key, sounder, battery, wire, and a
   "repeater" electromagnet-contact gadget that has come down through
   time as today's relay device.

   Morse code, while used internationally for quite a while, principally
   in landline circuits, has some variations depending on the country
   using it.  If used on radio, it can be on any frequency/band.

CA>Is CW simply a single side band transmission of a morse code message, or
CA>is it more complicated than that?

   Less complicated.  It is simply the On-Off Keying of an RF carrier.

CA>Would it be legal for a US mediumwave station to transmit in CW?

   That depends on the station's license which spells out (in detail)
   the station's modulation type.  Code/OOK-CW is a modulation.  It
   isn't allowed on the U.S. AM broadcast band.  MF ("mediumwave") goes
   from 300 KHz to 3 MHz and there are other stations below 550 KHz and
   above 1600 KHz which have licenses permitting OOK CW.

---
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From: [e-mail] (Dale Vanderpoel)
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Subject: DALE'S SHORTWAVE RADIO PAGE UPDATED "AGAIN!"
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Hello SWL friends!

              YES! We have yet again "updated" our shortwave radio page
just in time for the winter schedule changes. We hope you will find some
interesting, and useful SW links listed on our page. If anything is
missing, or outdated PLEASE drop us a note to let us know.

Visit our site at: http://www.net-link.net/~dalev/swl.htm

Also please let us hear your comments!
Thank You!

Dale



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:00 1996
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Sender: "Short Wave Listener's List" <SWL$[e-mail]>
From: Craig Rathbone <[e-mail]>
Subject: Does anyone know of R. Ahhs on 1190
Lines: 12

  I heard a Radio Ahhs ID on 1190 the other morning, does anyone know of a
R. Ahhs that is on 1190 ?

  It was somthing like "We have a winner here on Radio Ahhs"
And " This is Radio Ahhs"

  It might have been a spur from the local R. Ahhs here in Denver, I seem
to be getting a lot of that lately.

Thanks
Craig
[e-mail]
Denver


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Menkhus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drake R8 Alignment-precision
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 06:15:50 GMT
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Hi,

I don't have a Drake, yet, but I look forward to getting either a
R8 or a NRD525, pretty soon.  I was planning on having either
the factory or a qualified repair outfit align my used reciever.
Why would you send your equipement to Currituck Electric Radio
instead of Drake service in Ohio?  Can't they align the rig similarly?
If these folks do a better job than Drake, then seems like a good deal
to me.  Please pardon my ignorance,  I am new to this stuff.

        -Mark Menkhus, Colorado Springs, Co.

Stanley Nowik <[e-mail]> wrote:

>It's been about nine months that I sent my Drake R8 for a precision
>alignment, better than factory new, and to this day my alignment is off
>only 10 or less HZ since my Drake was returned last January 1996. When
>my Drake was factory new, the alignment was off ~30Hz and my passband
>offset was off as if it was never aligned.

>       I am enjoying SWL'ing three times as much as I ever did, knowing my
>receiver is operating at peak performance. No more wondering whether
>something is wrong with it at times when propagation is 'rough'. The day
>I bought my Drake, I felt it needed an alignment. Now I know it was
>true.

>       The guy who does this stuff can be reached at the following:

>               Chuck Rippel
>               Currituck Electric Radio
>               C/O AVSL
>               829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130
>               Virginia Beach, VA  23452 USA

>               [e-mail]

>       At the time this service was advertised in the January 1996 "Monitoring
>Times" SWL magazine, the cost including return shipping was about
>$60.00.
>Stanley A. M. Nowik
>Internet:   [e-mail]
>Compuserve: 71640,462
>Member: Lehigh Valley Computer Group




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:03 1996
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From: matt <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DRAKE SW1
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 17:00:21 -0800
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Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>
> In article <[e-mail]>, matt <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >HAS ANYONE USED THE DRAKE SW1 RADIO? I'M INTERESTED IN HOW IT PERFORMS.
>
> Do you refer to an AM-only tube set made circa 1967, crystalled for MW and t
he
> main SW broadcast bands, with a variable-frequency oscillator covering 500 K
Hz
> per band? If so, the short answer is "great".
>
> SandyThanks for the reply, but the radio I'm talking about is their new
$300 portable radio.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drum Clinic in Bethlehem, Pa.10/29
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 20:32:50 GMT
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>>time and musicianship.
>Sure, I *always* use a drum set with my shortwave radio!
I know a musician who plays old Hallicrafters Radios through Ampeg
amplifiers and gets paid for it.  He occasionally uses a drummer.  Is
it you, Roger?
dr





From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:    Drum Clinic in Bethlehem, Pa.10/29
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 96 14:53:08 GMT
Organization: MountainNet, Inc. Morgantown WV 800.444.1458
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Distribution: The known Universe
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In article <54ppmm$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail](Chet Doboe ) wrote:
>This coming Tuesday, October 29th, The California Drum Shop in
>Bethlehem, Pa., will hold a Drum Clinic featuring the Hip Pickles.
>Show time is 7pm and there will be plenty of door prizes and a finale
>featuing a Hip Pickle patented 'community jam'.  Hip Pickles are a
>percussion trio  that are 6x DCA drum ensemble Champions and perform in
>many different styles including Corps, funk, afro-cuban, Samba etc...
>and sometimes with pre-recorded sequences.   Featuring Chet Doboe,
>Chris Scherer and Zeusman, the Hip Pickles will be performing material
>from their new cd,"Out of the Jar", and demonstrating and discussing
>concepts to improve chops, timing, how to get the most out of practice
>time and musicianship.
>
> For more information Call California Drum Shop at 610 866-5418. If
>your in the area come on out and say hi!

Sure, I *always* use a drum set with my shortwave radio!

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drum Clinic in Bethlehem, Pa.10/29
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 96 12:19:28 GMT
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In article <54r7nq$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:
>I know a musician who plays old Hallicrafters Radios through Ampeg
>amplifiers and gets paid for it.  He occasionally uses a drummer.  Is
>it you, Roger?

Naa, I have a Fender Twin Reverb amp from 1966 for my guitar. Don't play
drums..except a drumblaster program on the pc! <vbg>

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: End of SW Broadcast to Aamericas by VOA
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 05:17:41 GMT
Organization: AT&T WorldNet Services
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[e-mail] (Piran Mohazzabi) wrote:

>I on last transmission of Communications World that VOA ends its sw
>broadcast to Americas at 0000 UTC 10-20-96. Also Ihave heard
>eventually VOA going phase out SW broadcast and goes via settlite and
>internet broadcast,but I must say that in most of third world
>countries reception of settlite either very expensive or band by the
>goverments. I have heaed for instance that Farsi service on MW 1548
>Khz. being jammed by iran. I hope VOA reconsider about its sw
>broadcast.

I won't miss VOA at all! Rather listen to R. Austrailia or the BBC
myself.



Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
E-mail to:
[e-mail]
Record collector, 8mm, super 8, 16 and 35mm Film collector.
I like old radio's too.
Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: End of SW Broadcast to Aamericas by VOA
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 23:26:46 GMT
Organization: Monumental Network Systems
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[e-mail] (Mike H) wrote:

>I won't miss VOA except that it will make it a royal pain in the ass
>to catch "Communications World",except at 2130 UTC on 10454 lower
>sideband to Europe.

>Mike Horan

>[e-mail]

>Live free or die!

Not 'ny more!  HF feeders are terminated with the implementation of
the W-96 schedule at 1996/10/27/0800 GMT.

DanF


*************************************************************
Dan Ferguson                                    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:10 1996
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From: Dennis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: English Football
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 20:32:57 -0300
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Can anyone tell me if English Premier Football games are carried live
possibly on BBC Int'l. Would like to know what day and what times.
Thanks.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:11 1996
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From: Jukka Lehtinen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: English Football
Date: 27 Oct 1996 16:27:34 GMT
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Dennis <[e-mail]> writes: > Can anyone tell me if English Premier Foo
tball games are carried live
> possibly on BBC Int'l. Would like to know what day and what times.
> Thanks.

The only real live play-by-play-coverage I remember is the annual
FA Cup Final. Of course, during the Saturday evening there used to
be Sports programme, but it is not quite the same.

The best live coverage is on Mediumwave only, 909 or 693 kHz,
Radio 5 Live. That one I use to listen to here in Finland
whenever I am on countryside with longer antennae. For more
specific information look Finnish DX magazine "Radiomaailma"
issue 10/96. Unfortunately the magazine is of course not right
now here with me.

73's de JLN, Jari Lehtinen, Lahti, FIN



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:12 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: English Football
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:13:48 -0400
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To: Dennis <[e-mail]>

Dennis wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me if English Premier Football games are carried live
> possibly on BBC Int'l. Would like to know what day and what times.
> Thanks.

Hello Dennis:

BBC World Service carries "Sportworld" on Saturdays beginning at 1400
UTC.  It runs (with breaks for news on the hour) about 3 hours and
usually carries play-by-play commentary of the second half of a
featured match or matches from the English and Scottish Premier
leagues.  I could be wrong but this coverage usually starts during the
second hour.

Hope this helps!

John Figliozzi




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:13 1996
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From: "Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.jewish,soc.culture.israel
Subject: English Kol Israel back on Artificia's web site
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 17:46:18 -0500
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To: Kol <[e-mail]>, [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], Eli Kowalski <[e-mail]>,
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
    [e-mail]
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Someone at Artificia just Emailed me that English is back on their web site
http://www.artificia.com/html/news.cgi
(That's English news from Kol Israel).
BTW, 1500 and 2000 UTC English broadcasts came in great today (new
sched). Reshet Bet seems fine except 7495 is having adjacent channel
interference with a religious US broadcaster on 7490. I was told that
they would be leaving that freq (the US broadcaster) for the Winter.
MAybe they haven't changed scheds yet?? Also 9390 went off an hour
earlier (UTC) than it was scheduled to.


----------------------------------------------------------------------
Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Unofficial Zoom info file
(Old May 31 edition - ask me for new text edition)
http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/homepages/sevrins/zoom.html



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:14 1996
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Subject: Faulty volume control
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:05:27 GMT
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I have a SW radio and a regular radio (both Sony) that are about 6
years old. Both radios have severe problems regulating the volume and
sound.  If I simply touch the volume control, the volume either
increases or decreases radically.  Also, the left and right channels
will go in and out.  Neither of these units is expensive, I was just
amazed that they both seem to have the same problem at about the same
time.  Any insights?


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS /Trade: Radio Shack DX-160 W/Matching Speaker
Date: 27 Oct 1996 13:03:25 GMT
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For sale or trade: Radio Shack DX-160 W/matching speaker. The unitis very
good cosmetically. It receives very well. The only problem is the tuning
dial needs to be re-strung. It tunes, but only 1/3 of the dial. I would
asume this is the problem as that has occured in one other radio of mine
that was the same sort of tuner. I would like to sell it for $75.00 +
shipping or trade for something in the area of a scanner. Prefer trading.
What do you have? If in
Regards,
Ray Miller N2NJK




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Fraser)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS Icom R71A Receiver
Date: 23 Oct 1996 19:05:15 GMT
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[ Article crossposted from rec.radio.swap ]
[ Author was Mark Fraser ]
[ Posted on 23 Oct 1996 19:03:45 GMT ]

A little scarred, works perfectly, gotta go...
One button missing [Haven't taken the time to get Icom to
send me one for what is likely 50 cents...]
Vol knob rotates past the "stop" between low volume and full vol,
same for sq.  I COULD fix it, but it never bothered me.
Case never did have carry handle, guess it must have been an option
in the early days, and it's got a few scrapes, so doesn't look new.
[the Front Panel does, however, except for the missing button.  by
the way, the switch is NOT broken, just the push-on button cap is
missing].

This SHOULD go for 600, but there've been a few other bargains around, so
try your offer.  Why am I selling?  Took a chance on another one, it's
just fine, too, and I don't need two R71As.  Might consider partial
trade for a portable Sony or something interesting in other comm's line....

/mark



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:18 1996
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From: David Werner <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,wi.madison.forsale
Subject: FS:  KIWA Equipped SONY 2010 Short Wave Radio
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 12:40:58 -0500
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For Sale:

Ultra clean Sony 2010 complete with original box, manual, strap
and AC adapter... $250  (shipping included in continental US)

This great Short Wave portable has a superb KIWA filter mounted
in place of the stock SONY "wide" filter.  (Great sound AND less
inteference!)

Dave Werner
Middleton, Wisconsin
[e-mail]
[phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:19 1996
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From: Jay Novello <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: Barlow Wadley XCR-30
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:40:26 -0500
Organization: North Carolina State University
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For sale, in very good condition but in need of a little cleanup,
the original Wadley Loop receiver.  This one was purchased in
1976 and used for about three years, before going into storage
where it's been ever since.

I'll include a slightly gnarly but functional outboard power
supply at no charge.

First $150 takes it away, US shipping included.

Please e-mail me if you have any questions.

Jay Novello
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:20 1996
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From: Ken <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Drake R8 Receiver
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 07:01:50 -0500
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FS: R.L. Drake R8 LF/MF/HF receiver.  Very good condition, includes MS8
speaker and original service manual.  $650 plus shipping.
Ken - WB0QNA   (day)314-241-1188  (home)314-894-1822
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DSchopp)
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Subject: FS: Grundig Satellit 500 Radio
Date: 27 Oct 1996 16:38:50 GMT
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For Sale: Grundig Satellit 500 radio: Full coverage receiver, LW/MW/SW/FM
                                      FM stereo through headphones
                                      42 alpha/numeric memory channels
                                      Selectable sideband - USB, LSB
                                      Sync detector- allows 0.1 kHz tuning
                                      Bass, treble, controls, 3W audio output
                                      Sleep timer,on/off timer, record out
                                      jack
                                      DX/Local switch, internal/external anten
na
                                      switch
                                      AC adaptor,manual, glare screen
                                      Dual clocks, one visible at all times, c
an
                                      switch between clocks
The Satellit 500 is the predecessor to the Satellit 700. It had the same
audio controls and superb audio as the Satellit 700. Radio is in excellent
shape. Radio uses 4 x D batteries. NiCad batteries can be used and the
radio has a built in battery charger so NiCad batteries can be charged in
the radio. Asking $200 or make offer. If interested email:
[e-mail]

Dan Schopp


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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
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Subject: FS: Heathkit model SW717 / Fix Up Or For Parts
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I have for sale a Heathkit Model SW717 receiver. It works, but reception
is not good. The face plate has the left edge broken off. It would be good
for someone with an identical unit needing parts or as a fix-er-upper.
I would think it to be worth $20.00 + shipping, any takers or offers?
Regards,
ray Miller N2NJK


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Helis)
Subject: Re: FS: Heathkit model SW717 / Fix Up Or For Parts
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[e-mail] (Raymond Miller) wrote:

>I have for sale a Heathkit Model SW717 receiver. It works, but reception
>is not good. The face plate has the left edge broken off. It would be good
>for someone with an identical unit needing parts or as a fix-er-upper.
>I would think it to be worth $20.00 + shipping, any takers or offers?
>Regards,
>ray Miller N2NJK

I didn't think anyone would remember the old SW-717.  When I was 13
years old, I bought one at the Heathkit store in New Orleans.  That
radio picked up stuff from all over the world, and is what got me
started in SWLing, which lead to getting my ham radio license.

That was a great radio, that I really enjoyed building and using.
While I was building it and had parts scattered all over, some people
thought I was mad scientist building a monster or something!

Unfortunately, it disappeared because I moved around several times
after high school.  I miss it.




73,

Jonathan Helis, KB5IAV
Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA

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From: [e-mail] (Mark Krubsack, KE6OI)
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 On Sat, 26 Oct 1996 22:33:43 GMT, [e-mail] (Jonathan
Helis) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Raymond Miller) wrote:
>
>>I have for sale a Heathkit Model SW717 receiver. It works, but reception
>
>I didn't think anyone would remember the old SW-717.  When I was 13
>years old, I bought one at the Heathkit store in New Orleans.  That
>radio picked up stuff from all over the world, and is what got me
>started in SWLing, which lead to getting my ham radio license.
>
>That was a great radio, that I really enjoyed building and using.

I am listening to mine right now.  Of all the Heathkits I built, this is the
only one I still have.  It amazed me because it worked the first time I
plugged it in!



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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Helis)
Subject: Re: FS: Heathkit model SW717 / Fix Up Or For Parts
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[e-mail] (Mark Krubsack, KE6OI) wrote:


> On Sat, 26 Oct 1996 22:33:43 GMT, [e-mail] (Jonathan
>Helis) wrote:

>>[e-mail] (Raymond Miller) wrote:
>>
>>>I have for sale a Heathkit Model SW717 receiver. It works, but reception
>>
>>I didn't think anyone would remember the old SW-717.  When I was 13
>>years old, I bought one at the Heathkit store in New Orleans.  That
>>radio picked up stuff from all over the world, and is what got me
>>started in SWLing, which lead to getting my ham radio license.
>>
>>That was a great radio, that I really enjoyed building and using.

>I am listening to mine right now.  Of all the Heathkits I built, this is the
>only one I still have.  It amazed me because it worked the first time I
>plugged it in!

The only Heathkit I still have is my Code Practice oscillator, that I
have used for Morse training.  Not sure what happened to my SW-717, I
moved so many times, things got lost.

Mine didn't, mainly because I had some bad parts!  That was a pain,
but I still enjoyed building it and using it, and got alot of good DX
on it.

Later...


73,

Jonathan Helis, KB5IAV
Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:27 1996
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From: NZ8J <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FS: JPS NIR-10
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 12:31:35 -0400
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exc condition, looks and works great. Has the latest version 4.0
firmware. with box/manauals. $130 shipping included. please email for
more info.

Tim NZ8J


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:28 1996
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Subject: Re: FS: JPS NIR-10 (REDUCED)
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NZ8J wrote:
>
> NIR-10, latest version 3.0 firmware, box/manuals, will ship for $110
> email for more info
> tim
> NZ8J
The NIR-10 has been sold.. thanks..


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:29 1996
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From: Jay Novello <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: FS: McKay Dymek DA9 directional loop
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:46:20 -0500
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For Sale:  McKay Dymek DA9 shielded ferrite rod directional AM
Antenna with frequency and sensitivity controls, including DL3
directional head (530-1900 kHz).

The DA9 is a shielded ferrite rod directional antenna with
FET three stage amplifier with frequency and sensitivity
controls.  The shielded ferrite rod can be rotated and tilted
to null out undesirable signals.

This example is in excellent condition and performs wonderfully.
It's the perfect tool for MW DX'ing.

First $150 takes it away, postpaid in the US.

Please e-mail me with any questions you may have about this
piece of equipment.

Jay Novello
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:30 1996
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Subject: Re: FS: McKay Dymek DA9 directional loop
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Jay Novello wrote:
>
> For Sale:  McKay Dymek DA9 shielded ferrite rod directional AM
> Antenna with frequency and sensitivity controls, including DL3
> directional head (530-1900 kHz).
>
> The DA9 is a shielded ferrite rod directional antenna with
> FET three stage amplifier with frequency and sensitivity
> controls.  The shielded ferrite rod can be rotated and tilted
> to null out undesirable signals.
>
> This example is in excellent condition and performs wonderfully.
> It's the perfect tool for MW DX'ing.
>
Somebody grab it quickly!

I can vouch for a McKay-Dymek as a capable directional antenna,
excellent
for MW DXing. I heard (and QSLed) LRA1-870 kHz (Radio Nacional, Buenos
Aires, Argentina) on November 12, 1993 from 0538 to 0607 UTC. I was
DXing
from Kitchener, Ontario in a basement room, surrounded by electrical
wires
and heating ducts with an Icom R71A coupled to a McKay Dymek DA5. The
DA5
is an earlier model, reputed to be a lesser performer than the DA9.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:31 1996
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Subject: FS: NASWA Journal Collection
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:56:27 -0800
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For sale: 5 years of "NASWA - The Journal", the monthly journal of the
North American Shortwave Association.  Complete collection from
November, 1991 through November, 1996 (to arrive shortly), total of 60
issues.  $50.00 and I'll pay the shipping or best offer.  Please reply
by e-mail ([e-mail]).  Thanks,

Tony Bonanno, Santa Fe, NM


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:32 1996
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From: Jay Novello <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FS: Sony CRF-1 receiver
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 23:40:39 +0000
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For sale:  one Sony CRF-1 receiver in very good condition.
Serial number 10007.  Originally sold for $1500.

This large portable was once Sony's top of the line receiver,
and the first I can remember -- circa 1977 -- to feature
LED readout.  And it does it to the nearest 100 Hz.

This is the best-sounding portable I've owned, hands down.
It is a killer MW DX machine.  It has its quirks, but I
almost hate to part with it.

Let's start talking about this radio.

Jay Novello
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: Giant 220ft Loop
Date: 21 Oct 1996 17:00:42 GMT
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I haven't had any experience with this, but if it is a true loop, I would
expect it to lay down a null horizontally.  This should reject ground-
wave signals ( and any coming in at very low sky-wave angles) and give
good high-angle reception.  That would provide best reception for
stations relatively close in, i.e. 300 -1000 miles, and for multi-hop
skywave.


Glen Kippel
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:34 1996
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From: Charles Bolland <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Goa, India
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 14:00:17 -0400
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Can anyone give me some details about the place called Goa in India i.e.
Shortwave outlets?

Chuck
chuck@flinet

http://www.flinet.com/~chuck/         Free database program!


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:35 1996
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Subject: Good SW book out...
Date: 27 Oct 1996 15:55:54 GMT
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There is a very good short wave book out at present.
It's called "FIFTY WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SHORT WAVE
LISTENING".

It's just $15 postpaid and is available from:

DWM Publishing
POB 325-D
Hanover, MI   49241
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
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Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 04:41:00 GMT
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TA>From: [e-mail] (Terry Ann2)
TA>Subject: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?

TA>I am in Alabama -- does anyone know the shortwave frequencies to get the
TA>Greenwich time (clock) broadcasts?

TA>I want to set my watch as accurately as possible,
TA>Thanks!

   "Greenwich time" is now Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).  You can
   get it from the U.S. NBS station WWV on 5.0, 10.0, and 15.0 MHz...any
   time.  :)

   WWV has voice announcements every five minutes.  There are ticks for
   59 out of 60 seconds.  WWVH in Hawaii has the same frequencies and
   voice announcements.  WWV has a male voice, WWVH has a female voice.

---
 * OLX 2.1 * 1...There's always one in every crowd


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From: [e-mail] (Terry Ann2)
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Subject: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
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I am in Alabama -- does anyone know the shortwave frequencies to get the
Greenwich time (clock) broadcasts?

I want to set my watch as accurately as possible,
Thanks!

Terry Ann in Alabama


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To: Terry Ann2 <[e-mail]>

Terry Ann2 wrote:
>
> I am in Alabama -- does anyone know the shortwave frequencies to get the
> Greenwich time (clock) broadcasts?
>
> I want to set my watch as accurately as possible,
> Thanks!
>
> Terry Ann in Alabama

Yes,  NIST broadcasts on LW and SW.  The SW station is WWV from Boulder,
CO, and broadcasts digital subcode and modulated voice on 2.5, 5, 10,
15, and 20 MHz.  The LW station is WWVB from Ft. Collins, CO,
broadcasting on 60 kHz, digital code only (this is the station used by
many radio controlled clocks).  You can also call landline and get the
WWV audible modulation at [phone].  Also the USNavy Observatory,
which maintains the official US time can be reached at [phone].
Both of these sources should match exactly, after factoring in time
delays.

By the way, the term GMT is no longer used officially.  The new
international term is UTC (Universal Time - Coordinated), which deviates
slightly from astronomical time, but never by more than 0.9 sec, due to
the addition of occasional leap seconds which account for variation in
the earth's rotation.  See these two links for a lot more info:

   http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/
   http://www.usno.navy.mil/

Regards,
G. Cameron


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
Date: 27 Oct 1996 06:06:47 -0500
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Since today is the change back to "standard" time, you should have
mentioned UDT (Universal Daylight Time) and GDT (Greenwich Daylight Time)

:-)
:-)


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
Date: 27 Oct 1996 14:33:44 GMT
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In article <54vfo7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Since today is the change back to "standard" time, you should have
>mentioned UDT (Universal Daylight Time) and GDT (Greenwich Daylight
Time)
>
>:-)
>:-)
I've never heard of such a concept. I suppose GDT could apply to London,
but they use "British Summer Time".

Daylight Savings Time can hardly be universal since countries near the
equator don't use it and Sydney, N.S.W. is on "daylight savings time" in
December!

By the way, I left my computer on overnight to do disk defragmentation
and when I closed the defragmentation program this morning, Windows '95
told me that it had moved me from PDT to PST. I suppose people in Europe
had to change their registry settings since their date has changed since
the release of Win95.
--
 "The Misinformation Highway Begins Here."
        -- Monty Python Web Site (http://www.pythonline.com)



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:40 1996
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From: Kevin Hecht <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 18:14:06 -0500
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To: Terry Ann2 <[e-mail]>

Terry Ann2 wrote:
>
> I am in Alabama -- does anyone know the shortwave frequencies to get the
> Greenwich time (clock) broadcasts?
>
> I want to set my watch as accurately as possible,
> Thanks!
>
> Terry Ann in Alabama

Your best bet is from WWV Ft Collins Colorado, try 2500, 5000, 10000,
15000, and 20000 kHz.
--
Kevin Hecht
College of Commerce and Finance, Villanova University
[e-mail]   [e-mail]
        http://hudson.idt.net/~khecht19/


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thierry VIGNAUD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
Date: 28 Oct 1996 21:58:22 GMT
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>By the way, I left my computer on overnight to do disk defragmentation
>and when I closed the defragmentation program this morning, Windows '95
>told me that it had moved me from PDT to PST. I suppose people in Europe
>had to change their registry settings since their date has changed since
>the release of Win95.

Yes, winter time was 4 th sunday of october for Great Britain
and Ireland, and last sunday of september for west european
countries (except Portugal) last year. This year (except Portugal)
winter time is the last sunday of october. I have modified
Windows 95 with TZEDIT.EXE wich is a part of Kernel Toys. With
this you can ajust time zone for Windows 95 as you wish.

Regards.
--
           Thierry VIGNAUD  -  [e-mail]
                    Boulogne-Billancourt (France)



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From: [e-mail](Steve S)
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Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts?
Date: 29 Oct 1996 01:31:31 GMT
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In <54vslu$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Joel
Rubin) writes:

>"UTC" and "GMT" are essentially the same thing unless you're
navigating
>or running a lab. (UTC is atomic clock time; GMT is solar time. Since
the
>earth is slowing down a bit, they add a leap second to UTC to keep it
>co-ordinated with GMT every 6 or 12 months.)

True. And this is not to be confused with GPS time which never updates
and was baselined in 1980 or so.  UTC and GPS times differ by several
seconds now.

Steve S.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:43 1996
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From: [e-mail](Steve S)
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Date: 29 Oct 1996 01:24:08 GMT
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In <54uce9$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Terry Ann2)
writes:
>
>I am in Alabama -- does anyone know the shortwave frequencies to get
the
>Greenwich time (clock) broadcasts?
>I want to set my watch as accurately as possible,
>Thanks!
>Terry Ann in Alabama

Terry,
    Your best bet would be WWV on 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20 MHz from Fort
Collins, CO.  If you can get BBC, you can set your watch every hour at
the top of the hour.

Steve S.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (mack rhea)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig 960 "Anniversary Classic"
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 13:35:58 GMT
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I've put the manual for the Grundig 960, "Anniversary Classic"(such as
it is) and the notes about it from Willabee & Ward  on my web page at:

 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8341.

This receiver is gorgeous, but it isn't going to burn up the ether. It
needs an outside antenna for more than a few strong stations. Looks
great in a living room, though.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Everyknee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig Classic -- First Impressions
Date: 25 Oct 1996 17:03:26 -0400
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I really like my Grundig Classic but I bought it knowing that it is no
replacement for a good digital radio like the Sat700 or YB400.

I think it is best viewed as a competition to an ugly black plastic boom
box.  I really like the looks... I even liked the box it came in!  If
anyone wants to see a picture of it, browse to:
http://users.aol.com/Everyknee/GrundigC.html

I think it looks great in our apartment -- but we live in a 80 year old
building.

I too, wish they had cheated a little on the knobs -- even if they hid
them in the back.  I would like an AFC switch.


Craig KD6RWW


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:46 1996
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From: "Gary W. Thorburn" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Grundig Classic -- First Impressions
Date: 25 Oct 1996 13:24:52 GMT
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Earle Beach wrote in article <54oko8$[e-mail]>...
> Someone posted an inquiry a few months back about the "Anniversary
Special"
> replica of the Grundig 960.  Well, I went and got the thing.

Hi Earle--

I've been intrigued by the ads for this thing. Can you answer a couple more

questions for me...

- it looks like it has analog tuning, like the original.  Yet you mentioned
a
   "tuning button".  Is it analog, or digital that looks analog?

- the price is about $250, as I recall.  Assuming the electronics are the
   equivalent of a  $180 Yacht-Boy, is the cabinet decent quality -- is it
   a $80 cabinet?

- does it have inputs where I could plug in another device, such as a
   portable CD player?

- you say you "went and got the thing".  Did you find it in a shop, or is
it only
   available by mail?

Thanks,

Gary  --

/****
*  Gary W. Thorburn
*  email address:  [e-mail]
****/



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:47 1996
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From: Ray Hedlund <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig Traveller
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 03:09:45 -0800
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To: "Norm in S.F." <[e-mail]>

Norm in S.F. wrote:
>
> A friend of mine planning a trip to the Cook Islands, would like to
> know if the Grundig Traveller II at $99.00 would be a satsifactory
> radio for the trip. They just want to keep up with BBC news, etc.
>
> Norm Lehfeldthello norm, if your freind is interested in a really good radio
 he should
try one of the sangean shortwave radios (best on the market) im sorry i
dont have the phone number were to get one. if he was to listen to the
art bell radio show around 12a sun-fri on 650am, art advertises this
radio each night. my father uses this radio himself and swears by it.
well good luck to your freind

ray in concord


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From: Veggy Vinny <[e-mail]>
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        Brand New Grundig Yacht Boy 500 Radio for sale...  Still in box.
Bought for $299.  $200 or Best Offer.

Vince





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From: [e-mail] (Robert Robertson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Hallicrafters Sky Buddy II
Date: 25 Oct 1996 12:41:03 -0700
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I would appreciate any info on this radio, Model S-119...year of
manufacture, estimated value?? Thanks and 73. KE6BGO


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Christine K. Paustian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Hallicrafters Sky Buddy II
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 11:43:05 LOCAL
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In article <54r54f$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Robert Robertson) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Robert Robertson)
>Subject: Hallicrafters Sky Buddy II
>Date: 25 Oct 1996 12:41:03 -0700


>I would appreciate any info on this radio, Model S-119...year of
>manufacture, estimated value?? Thanks and 73. KE6BGO

Here y'are - Sky Buddies are a favorite topic of mine - this information is
derived from an article entitled "Famous Equipment of Yesteryear", written by
John Nagle, K4KJ.  It appeared in the November 1989 edition of "New Ham Radio"

Magazine", the annual receiver issue.

The S-119, or Sky Buddy II,  was introduced after WWII, circa 1948.  It was
the fourth version of the Sky Buddy, which was originally introduced in the
early thirties, and which sold for $29.50.  According to the author, this
version of the Sky Buddy was just a 'glorified broadcast radio, not a real
Amateur receiver.'

Hope this helps.

73 -

/christine
kb2zrz


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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham radio in danger
Date: 29 Oct 1996 16:14:23 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Ryan, Jeffrey
W." <[e-mail]> writes:

>Subject:       Ham radio in danger
>From:  "Ryan, Jeffrey W." <[e-mail]>
>Date:  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 16:06:00 PST
>
>I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions
to
>50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?
>
>Jeff, N3VMH
>
>

Please seriously consider the *Reform* Party in November.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan Cowan)
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Ryan, Jeffrey
W." <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions to
> 50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?
>
> Jeff, N3VMH

It probably comes from the same people who want you to believe that
Clinton will have the feds police all broadcasts for content after the
election.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:53 1996
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From: Porchnoy <[e-mail]>
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JStek wrote:
> Please seriously consider the *Reform* Party in November.
        Okay..............There, now I am going to vote
        for Bubba.

--
        When one has a chance to annoy
        people, one should do so.
                     --Oswald Spengler
                Philosopher of History


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:54 1996
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Mr. Ryan:

I haven't heard anything about this.  If you have more details, such as
where and when the Vice President was suppose to have said this,
maybe we could help.  This is news to me.

>>> Ryan, Jeffrey W. <[e-mail]> 10/28/96 08:06pm >>>

I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions to
50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?

Jeff, N3VMH


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Ok Here is my two cents on this subject.
the deal was that teh FCC said that any station..mobile or
fixed..with a power range of more than 50 watts must be tested for
RF cancer cause signatures. It is not intended to limit anything,
but the FCC wanted to make sure that all parties invloved in radios
id not get Cancer from their equipment. Any mobile or fixed radio =
or less than 50 watts did have to undergo this process, because it
did not cause a signifagant amount of RF.

Thats what I got out of it.

73 de Chris
AE4XO



On Tue, 29 Oct 1996, Bill
Cross wrote:

> Mr. Ryan:
>
> I haven't heard anything about this.  If you have more details, such as
> where and when the Vice President was suppose to have said this,
> maybe we could help.  This is news to me.
>
> >>> Ryan, Jeffrey W. <[e-mail]> 10/28/96 08:06pm >>>
>
> I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions to
> 50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?
>
> Jeff, N3VMH
>
>
>

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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (William K McFadden)
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There are some shocking stories about a friend of mine at:

http://www.rdrop.com/users/jsexton/shocking0.html

--
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:07:57 1996
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From: "Peter Gottlieb" <[e-mail]>
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> About "shocking" stories: I'm reminded of one of those cartoons
> in "Electronics Illustrated" from the '60's. There's a big speaker
> cabinet
> with a label on it: "Do not open--Risk of Electric Shock". Of course
> someone opens it, and guess what ...
>
>
> . . .there's a tiny little speaker with a handwritten note, reading
> "See, I *told* you that you'd be shocked!"
> :-)
>

I can't believe anybody else remembered that cartoon!


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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
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The Heathkit SW717 advertised as a fixer upper or for parts has been
sold as of this afternoon. Thank you.
Regards,
Ray Miller N2NJK


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From: Paul Sexton <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Help decide :  Fixup Tube SW or buy new?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
writes
>
>I have a National NC109 and a Hallicrafters S118 table radio. Both work fair,

>the National is older but has more advanced features. Both could use a tune
>up.
>
>The 64k$ questions are ...
>If I can find parts or do this myself, is it worth it?
>
>Can they stand tall against these new inexpensive SW recievers, or are my
>antiques a joke?
>

I use 2 shortwave sets. A 1988 Realistic DX440 & a 1944 British Military
R107. The DX440 covers 150kHz to 30MHz, the R107 1150kHz to 17MHz. The
main use the DX440 gets is tuning to the oscillator of whichever
domestic valve set I happen to be aligning.

The "Dirty Sand" set produces far more internal noise than the valve
set. If I want to listen to a shortwave station I'll choose the 1944 set
before the 1988 set every time.
--
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:01 1996
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Subject: Re: Help decide :  Fixup Tube SW or buy new?
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I have a slight nostalgic attatchment to my old tube radios, and I'm no
> stranger to a schematic, but if I am really missing the boat here, let me
> know.
>
> Here goes:
>
> I have a National NC109 and a Hallicrafters S118 table radio. Both work fair
,
> the National is older but has more advanced features. Both could use a tune
> up.
>
> The 64k$ questions are ...
> If I can find parts or do this myself, is it worth it?
>
> Can they stand tall against these new inexpensive SW recievers, or are my
> antiques a joke?
>
> If one has any collectable value, should that influence my decision?
>
> I have to admit I am partial to my space heaters here.
>
> Help me decide!
>
> All replies appreciated.
>
> Please Email me direct as well as post reply, since my news server seems to
> drop data regularly.
>
> [e-mail]
>
> Thanks , Eric.

I have the same nostalgic attraction to my Hallicrafters S-53.  Today's
digital radios make listening and finding DX alot easier.

If I were you, I'd buy an inexpensive portable (Grundig or Sony) for
serious listening and fix up the old radios for fun.

Good Luck,

John, KB2YJH


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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: Help decide :  Fixup Tube SW or buy new?
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[e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:
>>If I were you, I'd buy an inexpensive portable (Grundig or Sony) for
>>serious listening and fix up the old radios for fun.
>Whoa, a pragmatist!

  Well, I won't speak for him, but as someone who *agrees* with him, I'll
simply quote what may well become the third law (motto) of the Tar Heel
Scanner/Shortwave Listeners Group:

  More radios is always the best solution.  :-)

  My most recent acquisition was an heavy, monsterous and wonderful EAC
R-390A, and I also have a Hammarlund HQ-180C and a Zenith T-O of the tube
genre, but I still want and use a Sony 2010, a Yupiteru MVT-7100 and a
Kenwood TS-940 (ham transceiver with general coverage receive).

  Each of these has its own charms, and of course I "need" them all. :-)

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
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 On Thu, 24 Oct 1996 18:36:55 GMT, [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
wrote:

>  More radios is always the best solution.  :-)
>
>  My most recent acquisition was an heavy, monsterous and wonderful EAC
>R-390A, and I also have a Hammarlund HQ-180C and a Zenith T-O of the tube
>genre, but I still want and use a Sony 2010, a Yupiteru MVT-7100 and a
>Kenwood TS-940 (ham transceiver with general coverage receive).

I am using an old Heathkit SW-717.  I'm seriously considering the Sony 2010.
Any comments on it's performance, or a good price and site to purchase it
from?


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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:04 1996
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In article <54pt1u$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
writes:
[talking about old radios]
>Possibly a simple alignment is all that is needed to bring them
>back to fairly decent operation.

Or more likely not. Radios seldom go out of alignment. The tendency
to diddle the alignment should be resisted unless you know for sure
that someone has been in there diddling it earlier. If the radio
appears to have subpar performance, it is almost certainly because a
component has changed value (often an electrolytic or paper capacitor
or a screen resistor) or a tube has lost emission. The correct repair
is to replace the faulty component. Trimmer capacitors and slug tuned
coils don't usually change value unless someone has been in there
diddling them. If someone has, then that can mask the real problem
and make servicing the radio correctly much harder than necessary.

Gary
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es
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Help for Reception Problems
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When asking specific questions concerning receiving a particular
station or country it would be most helpful if you would include your
receiving location.  Thank-you.
dr



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posting for a friend ...

I need General Electric [technical information sheets ...specifications]
including characteristics curves ... for the following tube 6BX7GT
the general electric specifications typically consist of about 3 pages
of detailed technical information. this type of information is not
included in my RCA tube manual for the 6BX7GT . Ed Warden

...i suspect he would be happy to get any detailed technical info on this
tube please e mail information to [e-mail] ... i will send you
a fax number if that is your preference ... all responses acknowledged
...thanks


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:07 1996
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Need to talk to someone who has programmed interface to this SW
receiver...

Thanks

Colin


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Could anyone please tell me the ICOM address numbers (for the ci-v
interface) for an R72 and an R7100 ???

Thanks in advance
Mike Howard, UK


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From: Meat Mallet <[e-mail]>
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I've got a problem with I believe both a local ham and Airline
communications.  A friend of mine suggested I try posting here for some
help.

        I have cable tv running into my house.  On some channels I will
get snow and then REAL LOUD a ham operator (I think).  Then when his
broadcast is done everything goes picture perfect again.  The same thing
happens with what I beleive is air traffic.  Nice picture, then snow and
(not as loud) the voices of aircraft getting headings, directions, ect.
When the broadcast is over, everything get picture perfect.

        Is there some kind of filter I can put on my cable line to stop
this?  Could there be a puncture hole from stapling the cable up causing
this?  Maybe a worn or bad coupler/connector?

        Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Naturally this
happens at 4th and goal for the game point, or the climax of that new
thriller, or just as they say the name of the killer on that mystery
series we've watched for the past 2 weeks.  :(  Guess that's Murphy's Law
for ya.  ;^D

        Please E-mail or post any suggestions.  Thanks in advance for
your help!

        Bill Slater


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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Meat Mallet ([e-mail]) writes:
> I've got a problem with I believe both a local ham and Airline
> communications.  A friend of mine suggested I try posting here for some
> help.
>
>       I have cable tv running into my house.  On some channels I will
> get snow and then REAL LOUD a ham operator (I think).  Then when his
> broadcast is done everything goes picture perfect again.  The same thing
> happens with what I beleive is air traffic.  Nice picture, then snow and
> (not as loud) the voices of aircraft getting headings, directions, ect.
> When the broadcast is over, everything get picture perfect.
>
>       Is there some kind of filter I can put on my cable line to stop
> this?  Could there be a puncture hole from stapling the cable up causing
> this?  Maybe a worn or bad coupler/connector?
>
>       Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Naturally this
> happens at 4th and goal for the game point, or the climax of that new
> thriller, or just as they say the name of the killer on that mystery
> series we've watched for the past 2 weeks.  :(  Guess that's Murphy's Law
> for ya.  ;^D
>
>       Please E-mail or post any suggestions.  Thanks in advance for
> your help!
>
>       Bill Slater


Sounds to me like this is a problem that belongs to your cable company.
After all, they contracted to provide uninterrupted service to you.

Good luck.

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Quarnstrom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help re:TV interferance from either or both local ham and/or Airlines
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 23:51:04 GMT
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Meat Mallet <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I've got a problem with I believe both a local ham and Airline
>communications.  A friend of mine suggested I try posting here for some
>help.
>
>       I have cable tv running into my house.  On some channels I will
>get snow and then REAL LOUD a ham operator (I think).  Then when his
>broadcast is done everything goes picture perfect again.  The same thing
>happens with what I beleive is air traffic.  Nice picture, then snow and
>(not as loud) the voices of aircraft getting headings, directions, ect.
>When the broadcast is over, everything get picture perfect.
>
>       Is there some kind of filter I can put on my cable line to stop
>this?  Could there be a puncture hole from stapling the cable up causing
>this?  Maybe a worn or bad coupler/connector?
>
>       Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Naturally this
>happens at 4th and goal for the game point, or the climax of that new
>thriller, or just as they say the name of the killer on that mystery
>series we've watched for the past 2 weeks.  :(  Guess that's Murphy's Law
>for ya.  ;^D
>
>       Please E-mail or post any suggestions.  Thanks in advance for
>your help!
>
>       Bill Slater

Call your cable company.  Assuming your own installation is clean and
legal, the problem is probably leakage somewhere else on the line.
Make sure your own connection is installed correctly, using good
cable, connectors, etc.
--
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Help re:TV interferance from either or both local ham and/or Airlines
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 18:22:04 GMT
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If aero is leaking into (ingress) the CATV there's a good chance the
cable is radiating in the aero vhf band.  That's one thing the FCC
still enforces very strongly.  I'd give the cable company a call.  Ask
to talk to the chief head-end technician.  If they are uncooperative
call the FCC.
dr


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:13 1996
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From: Thomas C Remmert <[e-mail]>
Subject: HELP!!!
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Is there a way that I can connect my 2 computers togeather with just 2
modems?  I can't get anything to work.  Is it possible to network 2
computers with just modems?


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:14 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: HELP!!!
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 21:45:24 -0600
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GNC wrote:
>
> Thomas C Remmert wrote:
> >
> > Is there a way that I can connect my 2 computers togeather with just 2
> > modems?  I can't get anything to work.  Is it possible to network 2
> > computers with just modems?
>
> Modems require dialtone service to connect to each other.  In addition
> to not being designed for this, there is no need to use modems to
> connect two side-by-side computers (why go D-to-A, then A-to-D?).  What
> you want to use is a "null modem" CABLE.  These are available at
> computer stores along with software that allows file transfers, etc.
> between computers (eg. WinLink).  A better way is of course to install
> two NICs; Win3.11 and Win95 both support peer-to-peer networking even
> between two machines, so you don't need special networking software.
>
> --GNC
I've had good luck with this method, but would recommend a similiar but
much faster method of using parallel to parallel port cabling.  If your
software supports it, this works much faster.

MCK


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From: GNC <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: HELP!!!
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 23:18:12 -0400
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To: Thomas C Remmert <[e-mail]>

Thomas C Remmert wrote:
>
> Is there a way that I can connect my 2 computers togeather with just 2
> modems?  I can't get anything to work.  Is it possible to network 2
> computers with just modems?

Modems require dialtone service to connect to each other.  In addition
to not being designed for this, there is no need to use modems to
connect two side-by-side computers (why go D-to-A, then A-to-D?).  What
you want to use is a "null modem" CABLE.  These are available at
computer stores along with software that allows file transfers, etc.
between computers (eg. WinLink).  A better way is of course to install
two NICs; Win3.11 and Win95 both support peer-to-peer networking even
between two machines, so you don't need special networking software.

--GNC


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From: Truman Harris <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: HELP!!!
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 23:40:53 -0700
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Thomas C Remmert wrote:
>
> Is there a way that I can connect my 2 computers togeather with just 2
> modems?  I can't get anything to work.  Is it possible to network 2
> computers with just modems?

Not sure this is the right newsgroup for this, but anyway you can get
software and hardware from a retail outlet that will turn on the remote
computer and let you operate it remotely and turn it off again
remotely.  Maybe that's what you mean by "network."  Don't know of any
computer "programs" on shortwave, tho....
cheers --
<[e-mail]>




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:17 1996
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From: Barry Millman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: HELP!!!
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 13:21:01 -0800
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To: Thomas C Remmert <[e-mail]>

Thomas C Remmert wrote:
>
> Is there a way that I can connect my 2 computers togeather with just 2
> modems?  I can't get anything to work.  Is it possible to network 2
> computers with just modems?


I am not sure what this post is doing on rec.radio.shortwave, but here
goes...

   If the machines are in the same room, you can use a NULL modem cable
(a cable like the one that normally connects a modem to a computer, but
has the transmit and receive wires  -- and possibly some hardware
handshake lines -- reversed).  You can use DOS's interlink (intserver and
interlink as a device driver, I think) to transfer files.

   At onme point there was a company which had a serial "network", but I
don't think they still exist.  You might try using TCP/IP as a
communications backbone.

        If you have to use modems, I cannot offer any advice.  Try one of
the computer-oriented newsgroups.
Barry


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
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The High Energy Transient Experiment (HETE) Spacecraft is currently
scheduled for launch on October 29, 1996 from Wallops Island on a
Pegasus rocket. Our low rate VHF (137.96 MHz) data transmitter on
board may be of interest to radio hobbyists. This data stream will
be used for spacecraft status messages and to notify astronomical
observers of gamma ray burst positions in real time. This data may
be received with relatively simple equipment.

The planned orbit is ~540 km altitude, 38 degrees inclination. The
other elements depend on the launch date and time. The first
northgoing equator crossing should occur at around 164 degrees east
longitude on the Earth, about 4300 seconds after the release of
Pegasus from the launch aircraft (nominally 1700 UT).

VHF signals will be weak for the first few hours, as the VHF antenna
is stowed with the solar panels, which will not release until we
have adequate control of spacecraft angular momentum.

For information on receiving the VHF data, visit:

http://space.mit.edu/HETE/VHFlistening.html

For general information on HETE, visit:

http://space.mit.edu/HETE/

John Doty, HETE Project Scientist

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:19 1996
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From: Thomas C Remmert <[e-mail]>
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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=FILE-NET=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
-=
 -
If you live in the Houston Tx. area and you are a SysOp of any type of
BBS, Please continue.  Have you ever wanted to give all your users
Internet e-mail?  Well if so, then now you can do It.  We also are a part
of Nuclear Fusions' File-Net.So what this means is you get Internet
e-mail for all your users, and you get connected to the file-Net.  Now
when your users need a file, they type it in and your BBS will find it
withen 24 hours.  If you are interrested in it, please e-mail us at:
[e-mail]

Remember, you can be anywhere in the U.S. if you feal like having to make
1 50sec phone call a day.

Please Hurry, limited hard drive space!


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
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Subject: Re: Houston Area
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 16:04:30 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   Thomas C Remmert <[e-mail]> wrote:
>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=FILE-NET=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
=-=
> -
>If you live in the Houston Tx. area and you are a SysOp of any type of
>BBS, Please continue.  Have you ever wanted to give all your users
>Internet e-mail?  Well if so, then now you can do It.  We also are a part
>of Nuclear Fusions' File-Net.So what this means is you get Internet
>e-mail for all your users, and you get connected to the file-Net.  Now
>when your users need a file, they type it in and your BBS will find it
>withen 24 hours.  If you are interrested in it, please e-mail us at:
>[e-mail]
>
>Remember, you can be anywhere in the U.S. if you feal like having to make
>1 50sec phone call a day.
>
>Please Hurry, limited hard drive space!

<ploink>

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:21 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 16:08:02 GMT
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Hi

I have a Sony ICF-2010. Unfortunately when using it plugged into the
AC current I get a rather nasty hum, louder depeneding on signal
strength (weaker signal .. louder hum). This is not present when
operating on battery power. I have replaced the AC adapter with the a
new one from Sony, but to no avail. The hum was there with the old
adapter, too. I didn't replace it because of this problem.

I have narrowed it down to being something in the AC here, as I don't
get this hum if I take the radio on the road. As I live in an
apartment, there isn't much I can do in terms of re-wiring, etc. So,
what are my options in terms of noise suppressors/ line filters, etc.

Any help appreciated


Peace

Toni


curator of the homepage dedicated to 60s UK record producer Joe Meek
at: http://members.aol.com/TPavick/joemeek.html



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:22 1996
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From: "David W. Knisely" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 06:43:35 -0800
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Hi there.  It sounds like your radio is drawing more current than the
power supply can safely handle.  Try using one which is extremely well
filtered and is rated at at least one amp output at the voltage the radio
handles.  I have seen some lousy AC adapters out there.  Good luck.
--
David W. Knisely, KA0CZC   email: [e-mail]
1616 North 14th St., Beatrice, Nebr.  68310

Prairie Astronomy Club, Inc.  http://www.infoanalytic.com/pac/

BABYLON 5: Our last best hope for QUALITY science fiction.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: 28 Oct 1996 14:22:45 GMT
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"David W. Knisely" ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hi there.  It sounds like your radio is drawing more current than the
> power supply can safely handle.  Try using one which is extremely well
> filtered

I agree up to this point.  Also, for the most hum-free and noise-free
performance, be sure that the supply's regulation-filtering circuit is
_analog_ rather than digital.

> and is rated at at least one amp output at the voltage the radio
> handles.

Here, I would be careful.  If the REGULATED power supply is properly
designed, a small current margin might be nice, but a one-amp current
margin isn't necessary (although it can't hurt).  I'd find a _regulated_
supply that's rated for an output current of at least 25% more than
the maximum I would be drawing from it.

OTOH, I would be very careful if I tried to eliminate the hum by going
to another unregulated (such as most "wall-warts") supply, rated for
more output current.  First I'd check the receiver's instruction
manual, or if necessary ask the receiver's manufacturer (or the
manufacturer's service agency) what the MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE external supply
voltage is, and what the RATED supply current is.  Then, before connecting
an unregulated supply that had a nameplate rating of the right voltage at a
current much greater than the receiver's RATED supply current, I'd MEASURE
the supplies output voltage with the output UNCONNECTED.  If the voltage is
greater than the receiver's maximum allowable voltage, I wouldn't use the
supply.

>I have seen some lousy AC adapters out there.

I agree.  When I had a similar hum problem, I finally had to BUILD a
regulator that I use with a wall-wart as the power source for the
regulator.  I couldn't find a regulated supply for what I thought was a
reasonable price, but a surplus wall-wart was cheap, and so was the
regulator chip.
                      ___________      ___________     __________
      117 VAC ------->|wall-wart|----->|regulator|---->|receiver|
--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (CWSenn)
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Subject: Re: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: 28 Oct 1996 22:08:46 -0500
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Radio Shack is beginning to carry some regulated wall wart type supplies.
Although a bit pricy, they should fix your "hum" problem. The new
regulated supplies came on the scene with portable CD players. CD players
will reveal a poor supply in short order (no pun intended) and benefit
greatly from the regulation.  Daniel is right about the voltage...always
measure it unloaded before you plug in to you radio or whatever. With a
regulated supply, it should be very close to it's claimed voltage, if not,
take it back.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:24 1996
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In an apt, u can still put up a wire ant up near the window. Good luck.

--
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:25 1996
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From: Heidi Fenske <[e-mail]>
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Subject: I need your help for a school project.
Date: 23 Oct 1996 19:34:34 GMT
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I am doing a presention for school, on how Information Technology influences
or is involved in leisure activities.  I would be interested in knowing how
any of you utilize information technology with your hobby.

Please e-mail me if you would like to respond at [e-mail]

Thank You for your time.
Heidi Fenske


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bjarne Bergum)
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Subject: Icom H16T
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I am looking for information on Icom H16T nordic versjon
Like Programming code, difrent programs for it, interface
card etc.

Anyone?
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
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Subject: Re: ICOM R-8500
Date: 28 Oct 1996 15:30:26 GMT
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In article <01bbc48f$67ea5b00$e14446c7@thomas>,
netnews.worldnet.att.net <[e-mail]> wrote:

        >Does anybody have info on the new Icom R-8500 receiver?

My email response to you bounced.

You can obtain R8500 information directly from ICOM or read the
advertisements in the hobby press.  Shortwave, a British magazine
available at Borders book stores (USA), published a multipage,
qualitative review in a recent issue.

November 1996 Monitoring Times magazine contains Bob Grove's
high level comparison of the R8500 versus an AOR AR5000.

I've tested both models, bought an Icom R8500, and like using it.
Bob Grove had a problem with the R8500 he used overloading from
an S9+40 db FM broadcaster, but mine works well and I've not
experienced overload or intermod problems to date.  It's sensitive
and easy to use.

That said, the R8500 lacks a few features, e.g. a 30 kHz bandwidth,
and you can't defeat the rescan delay using the front panel controls.

My quantitative AR5000 and R8500 reviews should appear in the 12/96
and 1/97 issues of Monitoring Times.
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Copyright 1996, Bob Parnass, AJ9S                        [e-mail]

        Locate & identify transmitters in your area with RadioMap(tm)


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:29 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Ideas on CBC Radio
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 23:33:36 -0400
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Hello, All:

A program note...

Tonight thru Friday on Ideas..."The CBC in Question." An examination
of critical moments in its life as the CBC celebrates its 60th
anniversary, culminating in the dilemma the CBC faces today:
providing a public broadcasting service at a time of reduced
government funding and rapid social, economic and
technological change.

Ideas is on at 9:05 (9:35 NT) on CBC Radio. This program is available
only on CBC MW service.  If in the northern half of the USA, major
CBC affiliates in Montreal (940 kHz.), Toronto and Edmonton (740 kHz.),
Windsor (1550 kHz.), Winnipeg (990 kHz.), Calgary (1010 kHz.) and
Vancouver (690 kHz.)

John Figliozzi




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ideas on CBC Radio
Date: 29 Oct 1996 18:48:51 GMT
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Don Brady ([e-mail]) wrote:
: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]> wrote:

: >
: >Tonight thru Friday on Ideas..."The CBC in Question." An examination
: >of critical moments in its life as the CBC celebrates its 60th
: >anniversary.......

: >  If in the northern half of the USA, major
: >CBC affiliates in Montreal (940 kHz.), Toronto and Edmonton (740 kHz.),
: >Windsor (1550 kHz.), Winnipeg (990 kHz.), Calgary (1010 kHz.) and
: >Vancouver (690 kHz.)

: Probably also in realaudio from http://www.radio.cbc.ca
You might also want to try CBK 540 khz from Watrous, SK.  Those 50kws
tend to get out a long way.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:30 1996
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From: DENNIS BAKER <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: identify crystals
Date: 26 Oct 1996 13:51:47 GMT
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Some of them appears to be old CB crystals. You did not mention the type
of mounting.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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Subject: Re: identify crystals
Date: 28 Oct 1996 15:42:45 -0600
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DENNIS BAKER <[e-mail]> writes:

>Some of them appears to be old CB crystals. You did not mention the type
>of mounting.

The Collins 75S-1 amateur band rcvr uses crystals to change to different
listening frequencies. Crystal frequencies vary from 6555.000 kc. to
16477.500 kc. You may have some usable crystals accordingly.

--
[ Respectfully Richard Madsen-W0MM-Retired
[ Internet: [e-mail]
[ "Plough deep while sluggards sleep"- Benjamin Franklin
[ "Little strokes fell great oaks"   - Benjamin Franklin



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:32 1996
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From: Stanley Nowik <[e-mail]>
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--
Stanley A. M. Nowik
Internet:   [e-mail]
Compuserve: 71640,462
Member: Lehigh Valley Computer Group


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Gardner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Information requested on mystery Australian stations above 1600 Khz
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 10:56:38 +1200
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Jim Shaffer, Jr. <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Andy Gardner <[e-mail]> wrote in article
> <[e-mail]>...
> > I layout the "Mediumwave Mailbag" pages for "The New Zealand DX Times",
> > the official monthly magazine of "The New Zealand Radio DX League". The
> > Mediumwave Mailbag is edited by Paul Ormandy down in Oamaru. Here's some
> > loggings made by Paul...
> > 1660 0520 USA WJDM Elizabeth NJ, first time loggable audio hrd since
> > March/April so things are looking up/ R Aahs id and into new prog with
> > new host. Ormandy 7/7
>
> What are you guys using for an antenna down there?  Some days, I can't recei
ve
> WJDM here on the east coast!

Grab your WRTH and look up the list of NZ MW stations and compare the
quantity to the number in the USA! Paul and I both DX from radio-quiet
locations. My site, on the Pacific coast, is 40 miles from the nearest
MW radio transmitters (846 @ 2kW, 1071 @ 2kW), with hills in the way. I
can listen to KNX 1070 on LSB without any problems. Paul's site runs on
12 volt solar cells and batteries.

I'm running a 30 metre longwire at present. Really missing the 1200
metre (That's 1.2 kilometres, folks!) Beverage antenna I used to have.
Paul has a selection of Beverages to choose from. His aerial set-up
would be the best in New Zealand. I'm working on that one, though!

Maybe you should come down for a visit and try out the DX? :^)

Andy Gardner
Wellington, New Zealand
Telecom XTRA - Just say NO


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:34 1996
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From: "JOHN L. BERENYI" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Is ESKAB ELECTRONIKS still around?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 09:20:48 -0600
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These guys used to do mods on the JRC line.  Are they still in business?

John


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:35 1996
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From: jay marvin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 09:22:17 -0700
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> October 16, 1996
>
> Editorial
> WALL ST JOURNAL
>
> "Let me remind you that my family has suffered from
> drug abuse. I know what it's like to see somebody you
> love nearly lose their lives. And I hate drugs, Senator."
> So, in the first debate, President Clinton poured out his

Maybe this should be moved to alt.landslide.dole.loss?




--
Jay Marvin
KHOW Radio
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Rubin)
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Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: 22 Oct 1996 15:08:17 GMT
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Silly me, I thought this news group was rec.radio.shortwave, not
alt.impeach.clinton (a newsgroup where it would be appropriate) or
alt.hemp.politics or alt.politics or alt.politics.clinton or
talk.politics.drugs or one of hundreds of other newsgroups where this
might be at least marginally on topic.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 96 16:54:15 GMT
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In article <5449kh$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>October 16, 1996
<Rhetorical garbage snipped>

>It wasn't until the election loomed that the President
>discovered drugs as an issue, with the appointment of
>General McCaffrey. In a second term, there's no
>reason to expect that the President would do anything
>but forget about them again.
>

But what *does* your post have to do with Shortwave Radio listening?


--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
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Son, you've been listening to the QRN with your headphones on too
tight.  Anyone who's been in power is corrupt.  The sleaze factor is
part of the equation.  But we keep returning these clowns to office
and then we whine about them.  They're crooks and we're fools.
        http://www.HarryBrowne96.org/
dr

>Copyright ⌐ 1996 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
There's something happening here but you don't know what it is,  do
you, Mr. Jones?








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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 16:31:29 GMT
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>What the hell does this have to do with shortwave radio?

Some of us occassionally venture out of the cabinet into the real
world.  Perhaps the original poster thought he could find allies here.
dr




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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
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[e-mail] wrote:
>
> October 16, 1996
>
> Editorial
> WALL ST JOURNAL
>


What the hell does this have to do with shortwave radio?




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> [e-mail] wrote:

> > October 16, 1996

> > Editorial
> > WALL ST JOURNAL

> What the hell does this have to do with shortwave radio?

When I saw the subject line, I thought somebody was colluding with the like
of Gilfer and Universal....  :-)

--
Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

"Look a little closer/Don't be such a grocer"
     --The Embarrassment


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: 27 Oct 1996 17:36:33 GMT
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Ralph Brandi ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

: > [e-mail] wrote:

: > > October 16, 1996

: > > Editorial
: > > WALL ST JOURNAL

: > What the hell does this have to do with shortwave radio?

: When I saw the subject line, I thought somebody was colluding with the like
: of Gilfer and Universal....  :-)

: --
: Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

: "Look a little closer/Don't be such a grocer"
:      --The Embarrassment
Me too.  I figured it would be some sort of slag against Larry Magne.
Instead, more anti-Clinton spam.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Matthews)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: 29 Oct 1996 19:09:13 GMT
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Kanadians suck!
--
Eric Matthews
[e-mail]
"Huked on Fonics Wurked Fir Mee!"


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Odd K. Auestad)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Jammer on 15105
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:29:11 GMT
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A jammer starts at 0800 UTC on 15105. The signal is of the old Soviet
"noise" type and is very broad, it splatters at least 25 kHz to each
side. The jammer is quite strong here in my location in South Norway.

Can anybody tell me who is jamming and who is being jammed?

-bob



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:45 1996
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From: "Charles C. Saxe" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Jazz Radio Programs
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 09:50:53 -0800
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Dear Folks,

        WNURÆs JazzWeb is undergoing a process of revision and updates.  As
part of that process I am creating a site of the radio stations with
Jazz programming, syndicated Jazz programs, and radio related web links.

        The listings I have compiled are hardly exhaustive and I am inviting
feedback, additions and updates from Jazz enthusiasts internationally.
Please visit the Jazz radio site at:

        http://homepage.interaccess.com/~chassaxe/jazzweb

        Please e-mail any updates or additions to me directly at
[e-mail].  Any feedback is welcome including additional
radio stations, syndicated programs, corrections, reporting of any dead
links and comments on the page design, navigability and content.

        The JazzWeb is a comprehensive Jazz site featuring artist profiles,
discographies, links to other Jazz sites, and much more.  Feel free to
visit the WNUR JazzWeb at:

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and other contributors associated with WNUR-89.3 FM Evanston-Chicago -
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:46 1996
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From: Tom Morse <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Kenwood R-600 for sale
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 11:21:05 -0700
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Dave Parkhill wrote:
>
> Hi, Robert,
>
> I might be interested, but have 2 small concerns.
>
> 1 - My copy of Passport to World Band doesn't review this radio, so I
> don't really know what [snip]

Unless you have an old copy it won't be in there. It is a table top
radio with a digital disply.

>
> 2. It's at the very top of my budget for a first radio (yes, I'm a
> "newbie" to SWL) and I'm not sure if I'd be better off saving my
> pennies towards an SW7600G, or something else a little more "up to
> date".

It's a good radio, but in the long run the 7600G is better, not to mention
easier to carry.

>
> Any advice or info. will be appreciated,
>
> Dave

Sorry about butting-in.

Tom


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From: "Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,soc.culture.jewish,soc.culture.israel
Subject: Kol Israel Spanish service rebroadcast on WRMI (Miami Florida)
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 17:47:39 -0500
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    [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
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Other info on their website - I THINK it's www.nexus.com/~wrmi

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 27 Oct 96 15:33:12 EST
From: Jeff White <[e-mail]>
To: "\"Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig\"" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Kol Israel

Doni:

Yes, WRMI still rebroadcasts the Spanish newscast from Kol Israel.  It is the
10-minute newscast which is broadcast direct from Israel at 2050 UTC.  We reco
rd
it off of shortwave (since there is no satellite beam that can be picked up he
re
yet) and re-broadcast it during the local evening for listeners in Latin
America.  We have been airing it at 0215 UTC every day, but as of October 27
(due to both the local time change in North America and some programming
changes) it will be at 0315 Monday-Friday (actually Tuesday-Saturday UTC) and
at
0400 UTC on Saturday and Sunday (actually Sunday and Monday UTC).  The frequen
cy
is 9955 kHz.

Thanks for the inquiry, and all the best.

Jeff White
WRMI





From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frank Burke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 27 Oct 1996 15:55:43 GMT
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I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has learned or is learning a
foreign language via shortwave radio.
I'd like to know how successful / effective it has been. Did you purchase
books/tapes/etc. to suppliment the broadcast lessons?
What language are you learning, and from which broadcaster? Overall
impressions and comments would also be appreciated.
Thanks.
--
Frank Burke VO1BZ
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:43:04 GMT
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John Figliozzi <[e-mail]> wrote:

>
>To find all the language lesson programs broadcast on shortwave, go to
>The WWW Shortwave Listening Guide at"
>http://www.anarc.com/naswa/swlguide
>and look up program type "language lessons".


That address soes not work.

Should be http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide/


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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 04:15:21 GMT
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[e-mail] (Casey Bahr) wrote:

>Please post this info as I'm very interested in this subject
>as well (esp. wrt Russian).  Or if there's not general interest
>could you e-mail me anything you send to Frank, too?  TIA!

If you take a typical community college course they will not have sufficient
emphasis on comprehension to be of any real value in listening o the
language.

So the shortwave courses and/or an academically-based tapes course is the
way to go.  The travel-oriented bookstore tape courses are useless.

Plus with the listening approach you end up with an authentic accent that
will wow everybody.



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From: [e-mail] (Casey Bahr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 28 Oct 1996 16:12:53 GMT
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Please post this info as I'm very interested in this subject
as well (esp. wrt Russian).  Or if there's not general interest
could you e-mail me anything you send to Frank, too?  TIA!

-- Casey

In article <5500lv$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Fra
nk Burke) writes:
>I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has learned or is learning a
>foreign language via shortwave radio.
>I'd like to know how successful / effective it has been. Did you purchase
>books/tapes/etc. to suppliment the broadcast lessons?
>What language are you learning, and from which broadcaster? Overall
>impressions and comments would also be appreciated.
>Thanks.
>--
>Frank Burke VO1BZ
>[e-mail]
>
>


--
********************************
Casey Bahr, [e-mail]
677-6247 (voice), 677-9147 (fax)
********************************


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:51 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 23:39:12 -0400
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To: Don Brady <[e-mail]>

Don Brady wrote:
>
> John Figliozzi <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> >
> >To find all the language lesson programs broadcast on shortwave, go to
> >The WWW Shortwave Listening Guide at"
> >http://www.anarc.com/naswa/swlguide
> >and look up program type "language lessons".
>
> That address soes not work.
>
> Should be http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide/

Right you are Don.  Sorry for the error.  It was getting a little late
here :-)

John Figliozzi




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From: Ochlocrat <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 10:43:59 -0500
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Casey Bahr wrote:
>
> Please post this info as I'm very interested in this subject
> as well (esp. wrt Russian).  Or if there's not general interest
> could you e-mail me anything you send to Frank, too?  TIA!

A lot of shortwave radio stations are now making their newscasts
available on the Internet as RealAudio clips.  This is great
if you're at an intermediate-level stage (but probably not for
beginner-level language lessons).  You get excellent sound quality
and don't have to wait for a specific time of day.

If anyone out there is learning intermediate-level Mandarin Chinese,
please check out my web site (http://www.ocrat.com/ocrat/voa/), which
adapts public-domain VOA newscasts and transcripts for language
learning.

For Russian (and other) newscasts via RealAudio, try:
        VOA (http://www.voa.gov/programs/audio/realaudio/)
        RCI (http://www.rcinet.ca/en/actual/news/news.htm)
        DW  (http://www-dw.gmd.de/DW/)

Note, Deutsche Welle even include Russian-language transcripts
of their newscasts (in Adobe Acrobat Reader format; this is a
freely available Netscape plug-in), which is an extra bonus
for language learners.

--
mailto:[e-mail]
http://www.ocrat.com/ocrat/


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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: LONG WAVE TEST BROADCAST 10/23
Date: 22 Oct 1996 06:02:53 -0400
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Station SAQ, in Sweden, the world's LAST mechanical transmitter will be
sending a special broasdcast tomorrow 0945-1015 GMT(UTC) with morse code
signals at 17.2 kHz in the LOOOONG WAVE region.
The station uses an alternator to mechanically generate the 100kW signal
at the low frequency...same principle as your auto generator alternator.
It turns very fast and has a lot of "poles".
This was after spark gaps, but before tubes and transistors.
Unit is a meseum piece; they'vbe been on and testing the lat few days, and
heard in Itally.
Brush up on your code; they do DO send out a QSL card, I'm told.


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From: [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Lucky me! My YB500 perishes in fire
Date: 27 Oct 1996 03:40:40 GMT
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I can't see how I could have gotten any money for the thing, so I'm
glad it got destroyed in our housefire last spring and I got
replacement value from the insurance. Actually, it looked pretty cool
the way it melted.
RJShea
St. louis


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:55 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: LUF Algorithm needed
Date: 22 Oct 1996 20:46:09 GMT
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LUF equations or algorithm needed.

I have developed a program for HF Propagation Analysis.
It looks and performs very well, however, I have some difficulties
to develop the LUF algorithm.  What I need is the source of any
public LUF algorithm, module, or the equations to derive the algorithm.
The idea is to use something simple, for right now I don't have too
much free time to devote to a program that otherwise is ready.

Any related info on this matter will be appreciated.

Thank You

Luis E. Suarez
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:56 1996
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From: Earle Beach
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Mexico & ShortWave Broadcasts??
Date: 28 Oct 1996 20:17:11 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>XEEP 6185, from Mexico City has English mixed in with their programming.
>Problem is for some reason Deutsch Welle insists on being here making both
>impossible to catch at times.

Yeah, that's a shame.  It's seasonal though.  The Germans move elsewhere
for the summer.

>The station has cultural programming, Jazz, Folk music, etc.
>They even have a mailbag program for listeners in the US.
>I find though often their signal on 1060 is better here in Dallas.
>Anyway Radio Educacion has very interesting programming.

Any tricks for tuning it in?  Here in Austin, we've usually got a
pulsating beat disrupting it.



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From: [e-mail] (Robert M. Bratcher Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 05:14:26 GMT
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T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Any of the Ham HF antennas would work.  The problem is you need a coil for ea
ch band
>desired.  There are antennas that will hold up to 4 coils.  There is also an
antenna made in
>Grass Valley, CA. that has a large coil and an electric motor that changes th
e position of
>the coil for the band desired.  For mobil this is the best way to go and also
 the most
>expensive.........but if you get a Ham license you can also transmit on them.
  Any Ham
>store will have these antennas.  The power antenna is advertised in QST magaz
ine.

>Don AC6TG

For a really good mobile HF antenna try a Bugcatcher! Works great for
mobile SWL'ing with just one coil. Of course it's the best mobile
tramsmitting antenna around.


Robert M. Bratcher Jr.
E-mail to:
[e-mail]
Record collector, 8mm, super 8, 16 and 35mm Film collector.
I like old radio's too.
Collins, Hallicrafters, National & Hammurland are my Favorites!



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:58 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
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Any of the Ham HF antennas would work.  The problem is you need a coil for eac
h band
desired.  There are antennas that will hold up to 4 coils.  There is also an a
ntenna made in
Grass Valley, CA. that has a large coil and an electric motor that changes the
 position of
the coil for the band desired.  For mobil this is the best way to go and also
the most
expensive.........but if you get a Ham license you can also transmit on them.
 Any Ham
store will have these antennas.  The power antenna is advertised in QST magazi
ne.

Don AC6TG




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:08:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Al Friedrich )
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Subject: Re: Mobile SW ant?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 14:52:11 GMT
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John Figliozzi <[e-mail]> wrote:

>C. Crane and Co. has an AM-FM auto antenna that is 54" fully extended
>for $29.95.  Does anyone have any experience with this one for HF/SW
>use?  The catalog (p. 15) says "If you have a SW auto radio, this one
>is a must!"

I have one.  My best opinion is that it gives a slight improvement in
reception over the standard antenna in my Mazda ProtogΘ.  The radio is
a Phillips DC-777.

The drawback in using the antenna is that I have to remove it when
I go into an automatic car-wash.  The Crane antenna attaches to
the ProtogΘ's antenna with a collar with three set screws and two
copper shims.  Over time these set screws get hard to loosen and
tighten.  The shims contribute to making the routine removal and
re-installation of the antenna something of a pain.


--
Al Friedrich -- Raleigh, NC, USA



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:00 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Mods for a Sony icf 2001?????
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 17:09:35 GMT
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Are there any mods for this little radio?
I really like it but am curious about it.. Also I don't own the
manual.
please responed email [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:01 1996
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From: Scott Smith <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Mods wanted for Kenwood 741.941,742,942 Triple Bander.
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 08:03:07 -0400
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I am looking for mods for the triple bander Kenwood. I have heard it can
handle 200 channels per band and that the 440/450 unit can be modified
for the 800 MgHz band. I would apprecitate ANY information on mods for
this radio. I am putting all 6 bands into two chasis.
--
Scott Smith: Amateur N2CQQ
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)
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Subject: Mods wanted for Standard
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Anyone have any mods for the Standard C5900DA tri-bander?  If so,
please post here or Email me.  73, Darryl KE6IHA

---
 * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow [phone]  9 am - 5 pm PDT


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (N2QCE)
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Subject: Re: Morse Code
Date: 22 Oct 1996 11:20:59 -0400
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In article <5463ra$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Dave Rickmers) writes:

>some good shareware programs for Morse practice

I recommend Super Morse... If you need a sorce email me at [e-mail].

- John Evans   [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:03 1996
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Subject: Morse Code
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Does anyone know of any freq's that broadcast morse code on a regular
basis.

Please respond via email: [e-mail]
or via this newsgroup



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:04 1996
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Subject: Re: Morse Code
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Jeff Bowman / USN Cryp wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of any freq's that broadcast morse code on a regular
> basis.
>
> Please respond via email: [e-mail]
> or via this newsgroup
I believe the ARRL (Amateur Radio Relay League) broadcasts daily code
practice sessions. You might try http://www.arrl.org for more info.
George


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles Mikelson)
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Subject: morse code list
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can some one e-mail me a morse code list
for example
a .-

I have a stange way of reading morse code
I 1st tape the signal on to an old reel-to-reel tape recorder
re-record to a 2nd recorder at 1/3 speed and repeat untill it
is about 1-2 WPM which I can copy by comparing to a list I had.

But I've lost my paper list that a Ham friend gave me
and can't remember the alphabet.

Charles




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Subject: Re: Morse code programs for the Mac?
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John Ruthroff ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi all: anyone aware of a decent morse code practice/learning program
: for the mac?
: thanks/john N9ASH

There's a freeware BASIC language compiler called "Chipmunk Basic" which
has a very nice Morse Code generator.  You can get the latest version
(which is 3.5.0) at http://www.nicholson.com/rhn/basic/

But you have to feed in all the text yourself, and then Chipmunk Basic
will translate the text into Morse Code and play the Morse Code through
the speaker of your Mac.  You can set the dot/dash speed, word-spacing
speed, volume, and pitch.

If you want it to be real English text, then you would have to type in a
long magazine article or something else that's long enough that you couldn't
remember the words.  And each line would have to be a DATA statement.
Then each line would have to read into a string variable and then played
using the "MORSE" command.  (Be sure to first set the speed, pitch, and
volume using a MORSE command with no string variable but with numbers
seperated by commas for these settings.)

But an easier way than spending 30 minutes to type in a long text is to
just generate random characters.  That's better for increasing your
speed, too, because then you never can anticipate what the next letter
might be.  Chipmunk BASIC has a very nice random number generator
function called "RND".

Make it choose a random number between 32 and 90 because 32 is the ASCII
number for "space", punctuation marks are between 33 and 64, and then A
to Z is between 65 and 90.  Then translate the number into a character
using the "CHAR" function.

If you want the whole program for generating random letters, numbers,
punctuation, and spaces into Morse Code with user-defined speed, pitch,
and volume, then e-mail me.  I've already outlined the basics, but if you
want the full program, then I could write it and test it in half an hour,
and then I'll give it to you.

In addition, I recommend listening to broadcasts of W1AW in the amateur
bands.  I think the frequencies are 3580, 7080, 14080, 21080, and 28080.
(Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)  But it's only one or two hours a
day.  Check any issue of QST Magazine to find out the schedule.

Mark



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frequency=1643.5khz mode=cw id=abc    qsl via wd4ngg location=sw va
frequency=1693.8khz mode=cw id=va     qsl via n4zv location=sw va
frequency=187.8khz  mode=cw id=va     qsl via n4zv location=sw va
frequency=1687.6khz mode=cw id=csa    qsl via kc4dy location=hiltn hd sc


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: New SW radio peeve
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It seems the new portables all have that 1"wide by X" tall shape.
Personally i like the older,breadbox shape so they don't fall over when u
adjust the dials. Why don't companies make them like this?

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
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Subject: Re: New SW radio peeve
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
wrote:
>It seems the new portables all have that 1"wide by X" tall shape.
>Personally i like the older,breadbox shape so they don't fall over when u
>adjust the dials. Why don't companies make them like this?

The shape is probably as much technology driven as anything else. Tubes need a

breadbox shape; printed circuit boards with components on them are inherently
flat (and the fewer the PC boards, the better) so the radio ends up that way
too.

If your radio doesn't have a built in stand, you can make or buy one to keep
the radio at a convenient angle for operating and listening.

Bernie




--
Bernie Rataj     [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
Member: Ontario DX Association, Tsuruoka Canadian Budokai
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From: Jan Nieuwenhuis <[e-mail]>
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NEW/UPDATED BDXC DATA IS NOW AVAILABLE AT:

          http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html

======================================================================
|   = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.03 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands =   |
======================================================================

Jan


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Parkhill)
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Subject: Re: NYC: Where 2 get Passport to W.B.in NYC
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A local bookstore here in Kingston had three copies on order, they've
taken my name and will call me when it's in. I really like good
bookstores with great service!

Dave, Kingston, Ont.


[e-mail] (G.T.) wrote:

>Can someone tell me where I can get a copy of the Passport to Worldband
>Radio 1997 in NYC? I can't seem to find it at any newstand.

>+---------------------------------------+
>|        Tony ([e-mail])        |
>| Help stamp out and abolish redundancy |
>+---------------------------------------+

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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:12 1996
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Subject: Re: NYC: Where 2 get Passport to W.B.in NYC
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G.T. wrote:
>
> Can someone tell me where I can get a copy of the Passport to Worldband
> Radio 1997 in NYC? I can't seem to find it at any newstand.
>
> +---------------------------------------+
> |        Tony ([e-mail])        |
> | Help stamp out and abolish redundancy |
> +---------------------------------------+

I've seen it both in Barnes & Noble and Borders on Long Island.  Bought
mine in Borders about a week ago.

John, KB2YJH


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From: [e-mail] ( Aaron )
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[e-mail] intoned in a spooky voice on Tue, 22 Oct 1996 15:45:04
-0700 in rec.radio.shortwave :

>G.T. wrote:
>>
>> Can someone tell me where I can get a copy of the Passport to Worldband
>> Radio 1997 in NYC? I can't seem to find it at any newstand.

>I've seen it both in Barnes & Noble and Borders on Long Island.  Bought
>mine in Borders about a week ago.
>
>John, KB2YJH

I find that mail order is an excellent way to buy books whenever the local
bookstores are reluctant to accecpt my polite requests to stock books I
want and eliminate shelves of junk, ie, books I do *not* want to read. They
never listen, no matter how high I jump, or wave my arms, or loudly scream.
Go figure. :)

Try RDI Publications Information, box 300, Penn's Park, PA 18943 USA.

Also look to www.amazon.com for a multitude of books.


"Horse sense is what keeps horses from
betting on what people will do."
     -----Damon Runyon


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[e-mail] ( Aaron ) wrote:

>[e-mail] intoned in a spooky voice on Tue, 22 Oct 1996 15:45:04
>-0700 in rec.radio.shortwave :
>
>>G.T. wrote:
>>>
>>> Can someone tell me where I can get a copy of the Passport to Worldband
>>> Radio 1997 in NYC? I can't seem to find it at any newstand.

Barry Electronics on W Broadway in lower Manhattan has always carried
it.

<<DRA>>



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard A Madsen)
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I have been using a Collins 75S-1 tube-type for SW listening using a simple
long-wire antenna.  It was originally meant for amateur-band listening but
by inserting different crystals the frequencies can be changed.
It is still a classic in its field as well as come of the 1950-1960 models
of yore.  So gud listening.

--
[ Respectfully Richard Madsen-W0MM-Retired
[ Internet: [e-mail]
[ "Plough deep while sluggards sleep"- Benjamin Franklin
[ "Little strokes fell great oaks"   - Benjamin Franklin



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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Steinwedel)
Subject: Opinions on SW100S?
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I find the tiny Sony ICF-SW100S receiver appealing.
I travel a lot and would use it as entertainment when I'm on
the road.

I looked at one at Ham Radio Outlet today and was told that
it works very well, but I'd be interested in user opinions.

--
Jeff Steinwedel


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>> How is it? What kinds of improvements?

>Not sure what you mean re "improvements". As far as "how is it",it's the
>typical PassPort style.

Fewer typos this year?  Did he call the 2010 an "enchilada" again?  I
always thought of it more as a vegetarian burrito.
dr




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:17 1996
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>  Did he call the 2010 an "enchilada" again?  I
> always thought of it more as a vegetarian burrito.
> dr

Nope, but the review on the 2010 warns that aftermarket filters can
cause the sound to be "muffled".

Anyone with the wide Kiwa filter notice this?  With the narrow one?
--
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Ron Force                               [e-mail]
Dean of Library Services                [phone]
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: picture of Sony 23 band solid state radio (not for sale) in binary ng
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Just posted a picture file of a Sony 23 band shortwave radio a friend
gave me a few years ago.  Works pretty good, no it's not for sale.

Find the picture file in the newsgroup: alt.binaries.pictures.misc


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jacquie MacKinnon)
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Subject: PLAM for ICOM R-70
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If it's of any help, I bought this board about three years ago, ordering
directly from Edvis (then in Malmo -- Swedish address was in then current WRTH

and Passport).  It was sent directly to Don at Shortwave Horizons in Alberta.

He did a great installation, and I wouldn't part with the R-70 now.  I think
two or three CIDX  members have the same board and are very pleased.
Try the Malmo address and then try Don (who had a couple of R-71 PLAMs,
which apparently can be modified to fit the R-70).  Hope this helps.
Good luck.  Peter


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:20 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Please recommend DX book
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G.T. wrote:
>
> I'm looking for any recently published (if possible) book(s) on getting
> started in DXing. Please recommend your favorites.
> Thanks.
>
> --
>
> +---------------------------------------+
> |        Tony ([e-mail])        |
> | Help stamp out and abolish redundancy |
> +---------------------------------------+

I think Passport to World Band Radio is a great beginner's guide.  The 97
edition just came out.  About $20.

John, KB2YJH


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:21 1996
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From: "Christian Becker" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Please recommend DX book
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Hi,

> I'm looking for any recently published (if possible) book(s) on getting
> started in DXing. Please recommend your favorites.
Try to get the "1997 Passport to world band radio". It should have been out
in october.
You will get it at any good stuffed book store.

Chris


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:21 1996
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From: Luke Seubert <[e-mail]>
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Marc DIEBOLD wrote:
>
> Hi
> Is there any web siste offering informations about propagation
> conditions?
> Thanks
> Marc

Check out the following websites:

The NOAA Server:
http://www.sel.noaa.gov/today.html
http://www.sel.noaa.gov/forecast.html

From The Land of Oz:
http://www.ips.gov.au/asfc/current/index.html

Hope these sites of help to you.  They should also have some educational
material explaining a lot of the techno-jargon that goes with territory.

Be Seeing You,
Luke Seubert


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:22 1996
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From: James Lee Tabor <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Propagation program needed.
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 12:21:54 -0500
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To: 3po <[e-mail]>

3po wrote:
>
> Can anybody tell me where I can download a copy of Bandaid?  Any other
> suggestions on software I can use.

CAPMan - The recognized leader in HF propagation prediction software
using
the proven IONCAP engine. CAPMan is a mature package for amateur and
professional alike featuring advanced system analysis.

See QST magazine Sept and Oct 1996 issues for confirmation of this
statement.

CAPMan now supports contour mapping with the CAPMap option. The MUF and
numerous other skywave parameters can be displayed on user selected
areas and world maps.

Visit our web site for details and sample maps and graphs.

Also see web page for our, about to be released new windows package:
Communications Analysis Prediction - Wizard

http://www.wtrt.net/~ku5s/

73,
Jim
--
CAPMan HF Propagation Prediction & System Analysis Software
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/KU5S


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tomcottage)
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Subject: QSL from Jordan
Date: 29 Oct 1996 03:44:59 -0500
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Has anyone any advice on how to get Radio Jordan to QSL. I have tried
several times and it is costing me a fortune is IRCs and $1 bills.  With a
monarch who is a radio amateur I would expect short wave listeners to be
encouraged.  I cannot have lost my touch because I still get QSLs, total
to date is 110 countries.  I have old ones from Denmark and Aden.
John


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:24 1996
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Tomcottage wrote:
>
> Has anyone any advice on how to get Radio Jordan to QSL. I have tried
> several times and it is costing me a fortune is IRCs and $1 bills.  With a
> monarch who is a radio amateur I would expect short wave listeners to be
> encouraged.  I cannot have lost my touch because I still get QSLs, total
> to date is 110 countries.  I have old ones from Denmark and Aden.
> John

I just received a QSL from Radio Jordan yesterday, after only one follow up.

I mailed my letters to Jawad Zada, Director of English Service, and enclosed $
1.
He was the one who signed the card.

Now, if anyone knows how to get Rasdio Ukraine to respond.....?

Steven


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Vorsteher)
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Subject: Question - Sony ICF2010 - Modifications ?
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Hello,
Does anyone know of mods to the sony icf2010 to open up receive
on vhf?
Thank you
John VE2JGV



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Ekwall)
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Don't forget to listen for R St Helena on 11092.5 on Sunday 27th.
Further information on http://www.sthelena.se

John Ekwall


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Bergadano)
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Radio Austria International (Vienna) has changed from 9655 to 7325 KHz @
0030 & 0230 UTC in English to North America.
73's de Bill




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:28 1996
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kEN Colburn ([e-mail]) writes:
> Lafayette KT -200. tube type.
> Station drifts down the band, every few minutes u have to retune.
> Any adjustment/repair for this?
> --
> If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
> for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
>   [e-mail]
> http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html
>
>
Hi Ken,

Drift in the old tube jobs was the result of an unstable temperature
inside the receiver's enclosure, acting on components in the receiver's
local oscillator that changed value as a function of their temperature.

Ways to handle this include using components whose temperature drift is
minimal, or better still, components whose drifts compensate for each
other.

Another way is to try to stabilize the temperature inside your
receiver's cabinet. A 1950s friend of mine used to leave his
Hallicrafter SX-28 turned on all the time.  He claimed that he was
stabilizing the local oscillator's drift, and cutting down on tube
failure.  I wouldn't recommend that approach at today's electricity rates.

A last possibility, is to mount a small muffen fan inside your cabinet to
increase the air circulation, and carry off some of the heat.  That might
be worth trying.

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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In rec.radio.shortwave kEN Colburn <[e-mail]> wrote:
: Lafayette KT -200. tube type.
: Station drifts down the band, every few minutes u have to retune.
: Any adjustment/repair for this?
: --

Does it ever stabilize?  After 10 mins, 30 mins, 2 hours?  All radios drift
with temperature changes, just some more than others.  My Icom 735 drifts
about 50Hz or so, but my Halli SX-100 can go 1K or morei, until they are
"warm".  Tube radios have more of a temp swing and (usually) more dirft.
It's quite possible that this is "normal" for that radio, but it should
settle down after some period of time.  If not you may need to re-tube or
worse re-cap it to get rid of the drift.

I'd leave it on over night, and see if it's stable the next morning.  This
assumes that the room temp doesn't take any wild swings, open windows, doors
etc.

-- Christopher Cartwright, Tech. Engineer    |  ...our chief weapons are fear,
-- Voice 301.295.0809  N3XRV  QRP-L #655     |  fear and surprise, and nice
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Doty)
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (kEN
Colburn) writes:
> Lafayette KT -200. tube type.
> Station drifts down the band, every few minutes u have to retune.
> Any adjustment/repair for this?

Probably not. This is characteristic of the cheaper tube sets. About the
only thing you can do is let it reach a steady operating temperature: this
may take a few hours. When I was a kid I used to turn on my Knight R55A in
the afternoon if I intended to listen in the evening.

--
John Doty               "You can't confuse me, that's my job."
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:31 1996
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kEN Colburn wrote:

> Lafayette KT -200. tube type.
> Station drifts down the band, every few minutes u have to retune.
> Any adjustment/repair for this?

You undoubtedly have chassis components that are heat sensitive... as
the tubes warm things up inside the cabinet, the specified value(s) of
one or more components that are frequency-sensitive are changing, which
causes the receiver to change frequency in much the same manner as the
operator does when tuning it...

Electronic shops sell aerosol cans of "freeze" spray; these usually have
one of those thin red plastic straws that you can attach to the nozzle
to pinpoint the spray to specific spots.  You more or less poke around
with that on the chassis until you hit the offending resistor or capaci-
tor or semiconductor (coils or transformers are not affected by temper-
ature changes to the best of my knowledge).

Probably only need to look in the local oscillator or mixer stages of
the radio, *mabye* first IF stage... needless to say, *avoid* spraying
any of the tubes with the freeze spray! (boom) :^)

If the receiver is a typical 5-tube single conversion superheterodyne
circuit, might want to try replacing the oscillator/mixer tube first
(or tubes, if they're separate bottles).  Again, if you test tubes, do
so by substitution only...

C.K.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:32 1996
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From: "Robert E. Gearing II" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Radio Liberia International
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 20:11:22 -0800
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Would anyone have the address for Radio Liberia International which
broadcasts on 5100 kHz? Have any QSL attempts been successful?
73's
Bob Gearing


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Robert E. Gearing II wrote:
>
> Would anyone have the address for Radio Liberia International which
> broadcasts on 5100 kHz? Have any QSL attempts been successful?

Others have said that mail isn't being delivered in Liberia. I
mailed an aircheck a couple months back, and haven't had it
returned by the post office yet, so I've got my fingers crossed.
Return postage would be a good idea too, I think radio stations
in Africa can ill-afford to be paying postage out of pocket.

dave, waterloo, ont.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:34 1996
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From: Giovanni D'Amico <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Radio Mexico Internacional (XERMX)  PENNANT  for trading
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Hello,

I have a duplicate pennant of "XERMX" Radio Mexico Internacional" (new one!).
I am looking to trade it with another L.A. pennant.

Please contact me at the following e-mail address:

     [e-mail]

73's

Giovanni D'Amico




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Adrian Sainsbury)
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            RADIO NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL

                  FREQUENCY SCHEDULE

             06 October 96 - 17 March 1997

                 UTC        kHz

Mon-Thu       1650-1952     9875   (31m)
Fri           1650-2006      "
Sat           1900-2006      "
Sun           1850-1952      "


Sun-Thu       1953-2135     11735  (25m)
Fri           2007-2206       "
Sat           1959-2206       "

Sun-Thu       2135-0458     15115  (19m)
Fri-Sat       2206-0458       "


Mon-Fri       0459-0815     11905  (25m)
Sat & Sun     0459-0758       "

Mon-Fri       0816-1206     6100   (49m) delete Oct 27
Sat & Sun     0758-1206     6100
Mon-Fri       0816-1206     9700   (31m) add    Oct 27 97
Sat & Sun     0758-1206     9700


CLOSEDOWN     1206-1650

Occasional Use
 eg Sport     1206-1650     6105



    Adrian Sainsbury, Frequency Manager
                 Radio New Zealand International
                          P O Box 123
                     Wellington, NEW ZEALAND

                   E-mail: [e-mail]
                http://www.actrix.gen.nz/biz/rnzi
              Fax:  [phone]  OR    [phone]

                       Phone [phone]







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From: [e-mail] (Adrian Sainsbury)
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Subject: RADIO NEW ZEALAND INT SPORTS
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:45:51 GMT
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Updated:  Tuesday 22 OCTOBER 1996


                  RADIO NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL
                           SPORTS COVERAGE


OCT    UTC      kHz                                      VENUE

25     0630    11905    League: NZ v Great Britain      P.North

26     0130    15115    Rugby:  Southland v Northland   Invercargill

27     0130    15115    Rugby:  Ak v Counties           Auckland


NOV    UTC      kHz                                      VENUE

01     0630    11905    League: NZ v Great Britain      Christchurch

21,22  TBC     15115    Cricket: NZ v Pakistan 1st Test Lahore
23,24  0500    15115    Cricket: NZ v Pakistan 1st Test Lahore
25     TBC     15115    Cricket: NZ v Pakistan 1st Test Lahore

28-02  0500    15115    Cricket: NZ v Pakistan 2nd Test Rawalinndi

DEC    UTC      kHz                                      VENUE
04     TBC     9700     Cricket: NZ v Pakistan ODI      Gujranwala

06     TBC     9700     Cricket: NZ v Pakistan ODI      Sialkot

08     TBC     9700     Cricket: NZ v Pakistan ODI      Karachi




               Adrian Sainsbury, Frequency Manager
                 Radio New Zealand International
                          P O Box 123
                     Wellington, NEW ZEALAND

                   E-mail: [e-mail]
                http://www.actrix.gen.nz/biz/rnzi
              Fax:  [phone]  OR    [phone]

                       Phone [phone]









From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill Bergadano)
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Subject: Radio Norway Winter English Sked
Date: 22 Oct 1996 17:12:06 GMT
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Here is the schedule for English that is valid 10/27/96 to March/97 from
Oslo-
       UTC             FREQ            TARGET
       ---             ----            ------
       0600            5965            Europe
       0600            7180            Europe/West Africa/New Zealand
       0600            9590            Middle East
       0900            13800           Australia
       1300            9590            Europe
       1300            9910            Far East
       1300            15605           Russia/SE Asia/Western Australia
       1400            11730           South Asia
       1600            9590            East Africa
       1600            11840           Western North America
       1900            5960            Eastern Europe
       1900            7485            West Europe/West Africa
       1900            9590            Central & South Africa
       2300            5905            South America
       2300            7275            SE Asia/Western Australia
       2300            7465            North & Central America
       0200            7465            Eastern North America
       0200            7520            Western North America
       0400            7520            Western North America

                  All broadcasts are 30 mins. long


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio Oranje
Date: 25 Oct 1996 14:40:10 GMT
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In World War II Radio Oranje was the name of a Dutch program broadcast on
medium wave by the BBC to the occupied Netherlands. I heard queen Wilhelmina
on it several times. Churchill once called her the best man in the exiled
Dutch government. The Germans made radios illegal and jammed the BBC, but many

Dutchmen hid their sets and built wire-loop antennas to null out the jammers.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <[e-mail]>, Kathy Otto
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>Radio Oranje's shortwave transmissions will cease on Sunday 27th October
>1996 at 21h00 UTC.
>
>The licence granted to the new owners of Radio Oranje by the IBA excludes
>shortwave;  transmissions on FM will continue as usual.
>
>Kathy Otto
>Sentech (Pty) Ltd
>Private Bag X06
>Honeydew 2040
>South Africa
>Tel: [phone]
>Fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:41 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:47:13 -0400
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Damn, Joe!

I was hoping it was blanked here by some disturbance  :-)

Came back from soccer practice with the kids at 3 this afternoon and
forgot all about it.  I've got to start writing myself little reminder
notes now that I'm a third of the way into my 40s!

Glad reception was better this year than last time.  Just wish I'd of
heard it  ;-(

John Figliozzi




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From: [e-mail].([e-mail] ([e-mail] (joe)
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Subject: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: 27 Oct 96 13:25:25
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Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 19:25:25 GMT
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
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Radio St Helena heard with armchair quality on 11092.5 USB
from 1900 sign on.  The broadcast was preceded by a
Euro-Pirate identifying itself as R. Euro Beat or similar
sounding station.  They had spoofs of SWL DX shows including
Remedial Network.
                                         _____________________
Real radios weigh 85 pounds             |  _               _  |
                                        | |_| @ @  @  @ @ |_| |
~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~ |      @ _____ @      |
Joe Buch N2JB                           |  @  @ |     |  @    |
Editor, NASWA Journal Technical Topics  |       |_____|       |
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-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_,.-*~'^'~*-.,_|        |   |   |   ||
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AUSTINJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: 27 Oct 1996 20:38:41 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] ([e-mail] (joe <[e-mail].> wrote:


I haven't Dx'ed in years, unless you count BBC News as DXing,
but the posts about St. Helena Day got me to stay home this
afternoon.  Here in DC, a weak signal at 1900 on my Sony
2010 with a whip antenna, but levels increasing steadily over
the hour.  Here's the amazing part.

I decided the SSB on the 2010 leaves a lot to be desired, so
I fired up my National HRO-60, which hasn't been plugged in
in over a year.  After 30 minutes of warm-up, I switched from
Sony to National, and found myself needing multiple arms in an
attempt to simultaneously tweak CW Offset, Oscillator, Ant. Trim
and Phasing, all with black and silver analog knobs.

Suddenly, I touched the CW Offset just right (not turning, really,
just pressure of just the right torque at a point of resistance on
the knob) and the signal became

 PERFECT

What a blast of memories *that* generated.

>Radio St Helena heard with armchair quality on 11092.5 USB
>from 1900 sign on.  The broadcast was preceded by a
>Euro-Pirate identifying itself as R. Euro Beat or similar
>sounding station.  They had spoofs of SWL DX shows including
>Remedial Network.
>                                         _____________________
>Real radios weigh 85 pounds             |  _               _  |
>                                        |     @   \__/ @  \__/|
>Real radios glow in the dark            |_____________________|

You know it, Joe.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:44 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 17:04:18 -0500
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John Figliozzi wrote:
>
> Damn, Joe!

> Glad reception was better this year than last time.  Just wish I'd of
> heard it  ;-(

John, a half-dozen people were in the IRC #swl chat room comparing
notes. You can hear the opening items in our audio clip at
http://www.trsc.com/sounds.htm page.

--

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
 Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
 [phone] | Fax [phone]
 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:45 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 23:40:30 -0400
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Thomas R. Sundstrom wrote:
>
> John Figliozzi wrote:

> John, a half-dozen people were in the IRC #swl chat room comparing
> notes. You can hear the opening items in our audio clip at
> http://www.trsc.com/sounds.htm page.
>

Thanks, Tom, I'll check it out.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Hans Tenney)
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Subject: Radio St. Helena
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 96 11:09:11 GMT
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 Radio St. Helena received very well here in central New York
state. S-7 to S-8 with R5000 and 99ft off center dipole. 20:46 UTC
10-27-96
                                     Hans/Baldwinsville/NY

 Attempted to send this during the broadcast, but was unable due to
my internet provider having trouble. Will continue to send till
this does get through.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:47 1996
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From: Bruce MacGibbon <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Radio St. Helena
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 14:40:12 -0800
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Tuned in around 1930 UTC and great signal in Gresham, Oregon.  I was
just checking out their web site prior to that and asked my son what
time it was and then I was off and running to the FRG 100.
My recordings are coming out wonderful.

Take care,

China


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (russ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RADIO ST. HELENA DAY SUNDAY OCT 27
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 02:05:55 GMT
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Radio St. Helena Day 1996 Sunday October 27
1900-2300 UTC 11092.5 kHz USB

http://www.sthelena.se

Here are some planned programmes:

Official opening by St Helena Governor.
St Helena Tourism.
The Napeolonic Museum at Longwood House.
Books on the market about St Helena.
Information about the only paper from St Helena.
St Helena stamps - how to purchase.
Environment - The Conservation Programme for St Helena - about some of
the Endemics of the island.
Of course - international calls LIVE

There will also be another Lottery as well as a competition.
If you have any suggestions - please don't hesitate contacting Tony
Leo.

No E-mail but use the fax [phone] or simply the snailmail.
If you already now want to contribute to the station's CD-collection
you will automatic enter the Lottery with nice prizes.

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

Note:

I thought I read something that they might be announcing an e-mail
address on the air.  Heard their last special broadcast w/fair sigs
and ute intereference.

Good Luck!

Russ LeBlanc

"I've got blisters on my fingers..."



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Leo Sapiets)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RADIO ST. HELENA DAY SUNDAY OCT 27
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 20:37:21 GMT
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[e-mail] (russ) wrote:

>Radio St. Helena Day 1996 Sunday October 27
>1900-2300 UTC 11092.5 kHz USB
>
>http://www.sthelena.se
>

>No E-mail but use the fax [phone] or simply the snailmail.

>Note:
>
>I thought I read something that they might be announcing an e-mail
>address on the air.  Heard their last special broadcast w/fair sigs
>and ute intereference.
>
>Good Luck!
>
>Russ LeBlanc
>
>"I've got blisters on my fingers..."
>
Good signal in Europe on 11092.5 USB from 1900-2030 UTC - continues
till 2200 UTC.
E-mail address is [e-mail]

Good Luck

Leo


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:50 1996
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From: "Scott A. Nelson" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St. Helena Signal in Midwestern USA
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 20:07:49 -0800
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DSchopp wrote:
     I tried tuning in at 1900 here in central South Dakota and found an
awful signal on my Kenwood with dipole antenna.  Kept checking back and
found that the signal was pretty listenable around 2015.  Listened for
the rest of the broadcast.  The signal got better as the darkness path
increased.
     There were several callers from all over the world and a caller
from, I believe, Los Angeles suggested that next year they start a little
later.
     There was also an ad for Radio St. Helena T-shirts.  I missed the
address and price.  If anyone has this I would appreciate it if you
passed it along.
     One interesting thing the announcer asked the callers was how they
found out about the broadcast.  Replies ranged from friends to the
Internet to World of Radio programs.
     Interesting show.  Too bad it is only once a year.

                                        -- Scott --


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:52 1996
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From: "Thomas D Minder" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St. Helena Signal in Midwestern USA
Date: 29 Oct 1996 19:02:00 GMT
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Scott A. Nelson <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> DSchopp wrote:
>      I tried tuning in at 1900 here in central South Dakota and found an
> awful signal on my Kenwood with dipole antenna.  Kept checking back and
> found that the signal was pretty listenable around 2015.  Listened for
> the rest of the broadcast.  The signal got better as the darkness path
> increased.
>      There were several callers from all over the world and a caller
> from, I believe, Los Angeles suggested that next year they start a little

> later.
>      There was also an ad for Radio St. Helena T-shirts.  I missed the
> address and price.  If anyone has this I would appreciate it if you
> passed it along.
>      One interesting thing the announcer asked the callers was how they
> found out about the broadcast.  Replies ranged from friends to the
> Internet to World of Radio programs.
>      Interesting show.  Too bad it is only once a year.
>
>                                       -- Scott --
>
Hi Scott;

        I am from SD and had the same results you had although I could have
prob had better reception with an external antena. I was usingc a Grundig
Sat
700, I just got 2 months ago. As for the T-shirts you can find info on the
net at:
www.sthelena.se/. Where are you at in the state? I'm from mitchell. It's
good to
fellow South Dakotan posting in one of the news groups...


Thomas


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:53 1996
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From: "Mark Veldhuis" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Radio St. Helena Signal in Midwestern USA
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Scott A. Nelson <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> DSchopp wrote:

>      There was also an ad for Radio St. Helena T-shirts.  I missed the
> address and price.  If anyone has this I would appreciate it if you
> passed it along.


T-shirts are 25 US Dollars, and you can get one from:


South Atlantic Travel & Trade
Box 6014
S-60006 Norrkoping
Sweden


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Simon Collings)
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 19:07:27 GMT
Subject: Radio St.Helena Audible in the UK NOW!!!
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Yes, I can hear it - a bit faultering at first, but the governor's
speech was clearly audible at 1900 UTC on 11092.5 USB followed by
introductions and band music.

Reception is quite good with the speech very clear and easy to
understand.  There is just a bit of TV time base in my locality.

The RX setup here is an AR7030 with Cap.Co. Magnetic loop antenna
(3.4-12.7MHz).  There should be no problem hearing this in the UK
and probably elsewhere in Europe.

Simon

--
Simon Collings, G4SGI
Radio Communications Consultant
http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/






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From: "Mark Veldhuis" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Radio St.Helena Audible in the UK NOW!!!
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I've been able to hear St. Helena too, on a Sony 7600G with just the
telescopic whip. Good signal, and a nice program.




Mark Veldhuis, the Netherlands.



Simon Collings <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...
> Yes, I can hear it - a bit faultering at first, but the governor's
> speech was clearly audible at 1900 UTC on 11092.5 USB followed by
> introductions and band music.
>
> Reception is quite good with the speech very clear and easy to
> understand.  There is just a bit of TV time base in my locality.
>
> The RX setup here is an AR7030 with Cap.Co. Magnetic loop antenna
> (3.4-12.7MHz).  There should be no problem hearing this in the UK
> and probably elsewhere in Europe.
>
> Simon
>
> --
> Simon Collings, G4SGI
> Radio Communications Consultant
> http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~g4sgi/
>
>
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
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Subject: Re: Radio St.Helena Audible in the UK NOW!!!
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 96 20:11:19 GMT
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In article <01aaf2f4$258a44a0$451bb18f@t103569>, "Mark Veldhuis" <mark.veldhui
[e-mail]> wrote:
>I've been able to hear St. Helena too, on a Sony 7600G with just the
>telescopic whip. Good signal, and a nice program.

Signal fair to good (towards 2100) at times here in the outskirts of Toronto
with just the whip on a Kiwa filter enhanced 2010.

Also heard that pirate doing a spoof of Media Network while testing my setup
in preparation for listening to St. Helena.

Bernie


--
Bernie Rataj     [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
Member: Ontario DX Association, Tsuruoka Canadian Budokai
--


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: radio transmitter/receiver spec.
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 18:42:14 GMT
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bruce muscolino <[e-mail]> wrote:
>The question, of course, is what do you want the radio to do?  Will it be
>used to control the airship?  Are you expecting telemetry from it?  There
>are radios that will do one or ther other but probably not at the same
>time unless you have very deeeeeeep pockets.  For control I'd look into
>using some of the higher powered commercial RC rigs.  For telemetry you
>could possibly adapt one of these as a one way signal source.  You should
>be able to do the ranges you want with the airship in the air.  You
>should go over to the EE department and find a Ham to help you!

  It will probably be especially helpful to get in contact with a local
amateur radio club and the American Radio Relay League.  There have been
several write-ups in the ARRL's magazine QST about experimenters (mainly in
the west, Arizona primarily I think), who have put telemetry sending radios
and even TV cameras in high flying amateur balloons.
  Their experience and information should be very helpful to you.

========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author =========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)   |
Engineer/Writer/Hurricane Fran Survivor|       SMASH the Swoosh.
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:09:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Walter van Opzeeland)
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Subject: RDS/RDBS on SW radio
Date: 29 Oct 1996 18:28:52 GMT
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Does anybody know if there is a SW data system? I know that the European RDS
(Radio Databroadcasting System) uses FM and includes services like Traffic
announcement identification (TA), Programme identification (PI), Clock time
and date (CT), etc.

The American RDBS system includes RDS and three other services, one of them
is an AM datasystem. I am currently performing a feasibility study on
databroadcasting in sub-Saharan Africa. In most areas only SW radio is
available. I Hope someone has more information on SW datasystems, if they
exist.



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From: [e-mail] (K. Scott)
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Subject: RECEIVED PIRATE STATION "WL-WLIF"!
Date: 19 Oct 1996 07:40:07 GMT
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Received WL-WLIF Pirate Station on 6955.1 KHz from 0558-0617 UTC. Great
signal comming in to here in B.C. Canada.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:00 1996
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From: Kevin Hecht <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Receiving Voice Of Russia
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 19:10:11 -0400
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Terry Tuschen wrote:
>
> Hi, I've been trying to pick up Voice Of Russia (and Voice of Iran)  but
> I've not been successful.
>
> Assuming I am listening to the correct frequency(s) and at the proper
> time, why can't I pick it up?  Or what can I do to help reception?
>
> My radio does pick up BBC, and Norway, SWI, CUBA.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated!
>
> Terry

For the Voice of Russia in English in Eastern North America, try 5940
and 7125 kHz in the early evening, and for broadcasts to the West Coast
from Far Eastern transmitters try some of VoR's typical winter freqs
such as: 5905, 5930, 7175, 7270, 7345, 9825, 12030 and 12050 later in
the evening (0200- UTC).

For Iran, a perennial favorite of theirs has been the oddball freq of
9022 kHz, along with 6015 or 6050 and 9685 (that's what they used over
the summer, anyway, I haven't checked in on them lately). Check at 0030
UTC.
--
Kevin Hecht
College of Commerce and Finance, Villanova University
[e-mail]   [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:02 1996
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From: [e-mail](Chet Doboe )
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>Chet:
>
>You posted this in at least 30 arbitrary and unrelated newsgroups.
This
>is called spamming, and is very extremely rude in terms of Internet
>etiquette.
>
>Please stop now and don't do this again. I'm writing you in the hopes
>that you're simply clueless and not a habitual spammer. If I thought
>otherwise, I would send my complaint to your service provider. When a
>service provider gets over a thousand or so complaints about one
>account, they tend to figure that that account is not worth the
trouble,
>and that account tends to go away. That's how this Internet thing
works;
>you have been warned.
>
>--dan fox


Dear folks,  Just a quick note to say that I only posted my note to a
Drum Corps user group and Percussion user group...(Sounds logical?---it
was a drumming event announced). I have no clue how my post could be
posted to user groups that are------  irrelevent to my to my subject
matter------ user groups for the most part that I have no personal
interest in --and many groups that I didn't even know existed

I think somebody is somehow using my access or something.  I find this
whole mess very depressing.  I would appogize, but honestly I have no
clue as to how I could be responible for these multiple posts to sites
that have no relevance to my topic.(none of these groups are in my
address book)  I do regret that so many people are upset, but I assure
you that I AM NOT in any way knowingly resposnible. I do feel very
depressed about this situation, and I hope you all can be compassionate
about my predicament..

                                        Sincerely
                                            Chet Doboe
>


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Freedom Fighter)
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Subject: REQ: DSP Software for PC
Date: 29 Oct 1996 13:54:04 -0700
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I am looking for Digital Signal Processing software for real time use
in listening to shortwave.  The object is first to improve audio
quality and pull weak signals out of the noise.  I am also interested
in software capable of reading code, amtor, packet, rtty, etc.

Anyone have any ideas, or can point me in any particular direction?
Thank you in advance.




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: request: Voice of Russia Russian Language Winter 1996 Schedule
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You might try their website at www.vor.ru -- they have schedules on there.


Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard D. Lewis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Results: Antenna WILL/MAY Damage SW Radio (Sony ICF SW 7600)
Date: 25 Oct 1996 14:10:25 GMT
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 I posted this tale a few days ago and recieved good
response.  Many thanks to all.

 As I have said, I have a SONY ICF SW7600 Shortwave,
one of those small portable radios.  I purchase from
Alpha Delta  DX SWL-S Sloper which covers the 90-13
meter bands plus medium wave.  Another salesperson
(actually it was from GROVE) said this antenna
would/could blowout the frount end of the SW radio.
Not to take this at face value, I went to the experts,
(ie. rec.radio.shortwave).  After 14 reponses: 1 said
YES, 4 said MAYBE, and 9 said NO WAY (unless
a lighting strike or such), I called a high level SONY
repair tech type (no names here).  He said: "The FET
transistor in the Sony 7600 does not take much RF."
"Using that much antenna can blow out the frount end."
 "I have repaired many, many 7600 sets where this has
happened using large antennas".  "However, the Sony
7600 is not as bad as the 2010, which has a frount end
which very easily blows with too much antenna". "It
may work if you are very careful, and don't dial in
powerful stations".

  Okay folks, what good antenna CAN I use on the
Sony 7600 without "blowing out the frount end" ?

Thanks   Richard Lewis



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:07 1996
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From: "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Results: Antenna WILL/MAY Damage SW Radio (Sony ICF SW 7600)
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 16:14:23 -0400
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Richard D. Lewis wrote:

> repair tech type (no names here).  He said: "The FET
> transistor in the Sony 7600 does not take much RF."
> "Using that much antenna can blow out the front end."
>  "I have repaired many, many 7600 sets where this has
> happened using large antennas".  "However, the Sony
> 7600 is not as bad as the 2010, which has a front end
> which very easily blows with too much antenna". "It
> may work if you are very careful, and don't dial in
> powerful stations".

No kidding...?  Guess I've been using boatanchors with
indestructible, non-overloading tube front ends for too
long... :^)

>   Okay folks, what good antenna CAN I use on the
> Sony 7600 without "blowing out the front end" ?

I guess that mabye at this point we should take a step
backwards and ask if it is really necessary; i.e. what
is the reason that you want to put the external antenna
on here...?  If you are looking to do more serious DX
work than the ICF-SW7600G is capable of out of the box,
are you perhaps in need of a more "robust" (I use that
term loosely) desktop type of unit that is specifically
designed for connection to outdoor antennae?

I own a DX-440, and in the past I have had this radio
connected to the smaller Alpha Delta sloper, through an
MFJ-953 tuner, and never experienced any problems such
as the Sony technician here is alluding to.  The tuner
was absolutely necessary, though, because the front end
overloaded due to the greater signal strength (images
all over the place).  The tuner sufficiently blocked
out strong local AM stations that were part of the problem;
the remainder of the trouble was caused by equally strong
SW stations.  The sloper *really* improved LW performance
over the internal ferrite rod, and MW reception was much
better as well... but admittedly Sangeans are not known
for outstanding front-end sensitivity, at least compared
to Sony...

Perhaps you need to look into something like a passive
attenuator in between the antenna and the receiver... but
this still places you at risk (assuming that what the Sony
guy said is correct) if you turn up the signal too high.
If you place a fixed attenuator there instead, that makes
it safer, but then is the outdoor antenna buying you any-
thing compared to the internal whip if you're turning down
the signal strength... which brings me back to my first
question...

C.K.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:08 1996
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From: "David W. Knisely" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Results: Antenna WILL/MAY Damage SW Radio (Sony ICF SW 7600)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 06:21:06 -0700
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To expand on the "damage" issue, many somewhat inexperienced people just
leave a big antenna plugged into their 7600's all the time, and are just
asking for trouble.  The electromagnetic pulse from nearby (within 5
miles) lightning strokes can be strong enough to fry the front end FET
(Field Effect Transistor).  You don't have to be directly hit by
lightning to suffer receiver damage.  However, if a small external
antenna (say under 30 feet in length) is used away from any transmitters,
it should be ok for the SW7600G, but it should be unplugged from the
receiver when it is not in use.  The 7600 is a fairly sensitive radio
even using just its whip antenna.  The only reasons I can see for using
an external antenna on this radio are:
1. The radio is in a metal building, underground, or surrounded by
radio-absorbing structures.
2. There is local interference (computers, light fixtures, ect.)
3. Directionality in reception is needed.
The simple reel antenna supplied by Grove with my 7600 is not all that
big, and improves reception in bad locations, but outside the house, it
helps only somewhat (but it does help things when I have the radio
sitting on the ground).  In any case, you pay your money, you put up your
antenna, and you take your chances.

David W. Knisely, KA0CZC   email: [e-mail]
1616 North 14th St., Beatrice, Nebr.  68310

Prairie Astronomy Club, Inc.  http://www.infoanalytic.com/pac/

BABYLON 5: Our last best hope for QUALITY science fiction.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:09 1996
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From: Gary <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Results: Antenna WILL/MAY Damage SW Radio (Sony ICF SW 7600)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 12:06:51 -0400
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Richard D. Lewis wrote:
> "Using that much antenna can blow out the frount end."
>  "I have repaired many, many 7600 sets where this has
> happened using large antennas".  "However, the Sony
> 7600 is not as bad as the 2010, which has a frount end
> which very easily blows with too much antenna". "It
> may work if you are very careful, and don't dial in
> powerful stations".
>
>   Okay folks, what good antenna CAN I use on the
> Sony 7600 without "blowing out the frount end" ?
>
> Thanks   Richard Lewis---
I ran into the same problem when I bought my 2010.I also was told by
Grove that the Skywire ant they sell may be too much for the 2010 and
they suggested the mini skywire.It's about(catalog not in front of me to
check)40' long and I have'nt had any problems with it.It also picks up
very well.I even use it for HF utility and at times have picked up the
RAF command stations.They have a web site where you can look at the
Mini-Skywire.   http://www.grove.net/index.html
That would be my suggestion.

--
Gary Beck
[e-mail]
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~gmb/index.html


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:10 1996
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From: Matt and Christy Krashan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RF Systems DX One Pro Antenna
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 11:23:38 -0700
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would like to hear from anyone their sucess, or lack thereof, using RF
Systems DX One Pro antenna for sw broadcast listening.  i live in
seattle and will be using it with a drake sw8.  is the antenna a good
match for the radio?  not technically trained to build my own active
antenna.  given my location, any other actives out there anyone would
recommend for sw listening?  thanks in advance for any help you can
provide.  matt k.
--
SLTG


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:11 1996
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From: Olivier DEBRE,,, <[e-mail]>
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Subject: RFI frequencies in Berlin needed
Date: 21 Oct 1996 15:12:45 GMT
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Hello.
Does anybody know the frequencies for Radio France International (RFI), or any
 other French language radio station in Berlin?
I have read about  World Radio & TV Handbook and Passport To World Band Radio,
 but I don't know if it is a web page or a book.
Thanks.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:12 1996
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From: "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: RS DX-200 (?)
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 11:21:57 -0400
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Anybody out there have one of these...?  It was sold by RS in the early
1980s, and kinds sorta looked like an old Kenwood, with the horizontally
reading drum dials for tuning and bandspread.  I think that it either
replaced the DX-302 or was a model in between the DX-160 and the DX-302.
I think that it was a fairly inexpensive (approx. $100.00) "average"
kind of radio...

Have never seen one since they were sold in the stores; does anyone own
one have any comments on its performance...?  Thanks in advance.

C.K.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:13 1996
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From: "Stephen N. Phipps" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RS DX-200 (?)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 12:23:48 -0700
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Christopher A. King wrote:

> Have never seen one since they were sold in the stores; does anyone own
> one have any comments on its performance...?  Thanks in advance.

I see them from time to time at amateur radio "hamfests" usually priced
around $50 or so. Neat looking radio.

Grove had one posted for a long time on its used equipment WWW page for
$39.95, but it had sold by the time I called them.

Stephen Phipps
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:14 1996
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From: Ray Fincher <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: RS DX-200 (?)
Lines: 18

Just saw your message upon my return from vacation.  I am looking at the
DX-200 sitting on my desktop as I compose this. What are your questions?

Ray
<[e-mail]>

====="Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]> asked: =====

Subject: RS DX-200 (?)

Anybody out there have one of these...?  It was sold by RS in the early
1980s, and kinds sorta looked like an old Kenwood, with the horizontally
reading drum dials for tuning and bandspread.  I think that it either
replaced the DX-302 or was a model in between the DX-160 and the DX-302.
I think that it was a fairly inexpensive (approx. $100.00) "average"
kind of radio...

Have never seen one since they were sold in the stores; does anyone own
one have any comments on its performance...?  Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (johanne paquin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: RS DX-200 (?)
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In article <54mv7t$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) writes:
>Christopher A. King ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Anybody out there have one of these...?  It was sold by RS in the early
>: 1980s, and kinds sorta looked like an old Kenwood, with the horizontally
>: reading drum dials for tuning and bandspread.  I think that it either
>: replaced the DX-302 or was a model in between the DX-160 and the DX-302.
>: I think that it was a fairly inexpensive (approx. $100.00) "average"
>: kind of radio...
>
>: Have never seen one since they were sold in the stores; does anyone own
>: one have any comments on its performance...?  Thanks in advance.
>
>: C.K.
>I think the DX200 was a contemporary of the DX300/302.  I've also heard
>that the basic rf circuitry is the same for all three radios, the
>difference being the digital display of the 300/302.
>
>tim gueguen [e-mail]
And they are not that easy to tune but look great
vo2apl


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:16 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Rush Limbaugh
Date: 19 Oct 1996 18:03:29 GMT
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>
>Limbaugh's show was still shown in some markets until fairly recently
>Reruns, of course.  Production of new shows was stopped several months
>ago.

I remember when Rush Limbaugh was a Howard Stern "Wanta be".  Now he is the of
ficial
spokesman for the Conservative Republicans............d8-/    To bad Conservat
ives can't
think for themselves.




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Bell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: sangean 909 (aka muting)
Date: 21 Oct 1996 12:57:19 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> Thomas <[e-mail]> writes:
>T. L. Loewenberg wrote:
>
>> I don't have the details anymore but by lifting a single wire, the muting c
an
>> be defeated on all the Sangean radios.  I accomplished it on an 803A
>> and an 808.  Worked great. TL
>
>If you can find the details for the 808 I'd love to have them.

I haven't tried this one yet - I think I need to drop my radio off to get
the blown transistor fixed (I've got the Radio Shack variant;  if anyone
knows how to fix the transistor with a more robust transistor, please post
a part # and location of the weak one) but I saved it a few weeks back
when it was posted here:

-begin quote: don't ask me about it, I haven't done it, I didn't write it-

From: [e-mail] (JStek)
Subject: Mute Mod: DX-390 and ATS-818

    To eliminate the audio mute when turning the tuning knob on the Radio
Shack DX-390 and Sangean ATS-818:

    1)  Remove the 5 screws from the back of the radio.  Note the one
behind the battery cover.
    2)  Locate the two wire bundles under the large circuit board and find
connector CNT1 on the shorter 12-wire bundle.
    3)  Select the GREEN wire, third from the end, and cut it midway so it
can be resoldered if you want to return to original condition.
    4)  Reassemble

I've done this, it works.  You will be able to hear all as you spin the
dial.  Also, you can hear weak stations go by during auto scan.

           I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBE IF YOU TOAST YOUR RADIO

- end quote: don't ask me about it, I didn't write it and haven't done it-

Good luck, and let me know how it works.

-Peter
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Menkhus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Sangean 909 Battery Life
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 18:00:28 GMT
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Hi,

Seems like a reviewer said the 4 AA batteries last about 14 hours.
I have found that this is rpretty accurate, maybe I can squeeze 20
hours out, before the radio quits.  I have tried to make it a habit of
using the AC adapter as much as possible.

I don't own the other radios so I can't say how it compares.

                -Mark Menkhus, Colorado Springs, Colorado

[e-mail] (DSchopp) wrote:

>I would be interested in information on how the battery life of the 909
>compares to the Sony 7600G and YB 400.

>Dan Schopp




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Menkhus)
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Subject: Re: sangean 909 RDS
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 18:24:45 GMT
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Hi,

About RDS:
I have used the RDS function on my ATS909, here in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, USA.    I have not seen data, and have not used it to set
the time on my reciever.  It does show the station name for a RDS
capable station.  It does not work on very many stations, but it does
work.  I wish they would have put synchronous detection in, instead of
RDS.

                -Mark Menkhus

[e-mail](Steve S) wrote:

>In <54a9ja$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JStek) writes:
:
:
:
>My question involves the ATS-909 RDS capabilities.  Does it:
>1. Work with European FM RDS standards?
>2. Work with US FM RBDS standards?
>3. Include all RDS options (P.Typ, EON, Data)?
>4. Has anyone tried the RDS functions here in the US on ANY radio?

>TIA,
>Steve
>KAF8111




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:22 1996
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Subject: sangean ATS-919
Date: 28 Oct 1996 16:56:50 GMT
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Hi Everyone,
I'm a blind owner of a new Sangean radio, and am looking for someone to
compare notes with.  I have some questions, and wonder if anyone here might
be able to help me.  I would especially love to know if possibly someone
has scanned the instructions for the radio, or perhaps put them on tape.
                        Thanks,

        <<<BOLDER BILL>>>
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: sat news group
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Millard C. White ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Has anyone heard of a newsgroup for satellite TV?  I am trying to find
: info on DSS vs. Primestar

I found five:

alt.satellite.tv.crypt
alt.satellite.tv.europe
rec.video.satellite.dbs
rec.video.satellite.europe
rec.video.satellite.misc
rec.video.satellite.tvro




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:24 1996
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Millard C. White ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Has anyone heard of a newsgroup for satellite TV?  I am trying to find
: : info on DSS vs. Primestar
:
: I found five:
: alt.satellite.tv.crypt
: alt.satellite.tv.europe
: rec.video.satellite.dbs
: rec.video.satellite.europe
: rec.video.satellite.misc
: rec.video.satellite.tvro

I just found a few more.  Here is the whole list:

     alt.binaries.satellite-tv
     alt.dss
     alt.satellite.tv.australasia
     alt.satellite.tv.crypt
     alt.satellite.tv.europe
     alt.satellite.tv.forsale
     fr.rec.tv.satellite
     it.hobby.satellite-tv
     rec.video.satellite.dbs
     rec.video.satellite.europe
     rec.video.satellite.misc
     rec.video.satellite.tvro
     tnn.dcom.satellite
     z-netz.telecom.satellit



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:25 1996
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Subject: Re: sat news group
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Millard C. White wrote:
>
> Has anyone heard of a newsgroup for satellite TV?  I am trying to find
> info on DSS vs. Primestar
>
> Please respond to me at [e-mail] or to these newsgroups
>
> Thanks
>
> MCW
> Tidewater, VA
try   rec.video.satellite.dbs

Joe


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Hayward)
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[e-mail] () wrote:

>Millard C. White ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: Has anyone heard of a newsgroup for satellite TV?  I am trying to find
>: info on DSS vs. Primestar
>
>I found five:
>
>alt.satellite.tv.crypt
>alt.satellite.tv.europe
>rec.video.satellite.dbs
>rec.video.satellite.europe
>rec.video.satellite.misc
>rec.video.satellite.tvro

I find alt.dss to be a good source of information.

--
Bob
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Helis)
Subject: Re: Saw This Recently...
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"Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Was watching CNN one morning, and they had on a commercial for Folger's
>coffee.  There's the usual image of the woman in a robe sitting down and
>enjoying a hot cup of the stuff, but she was sitting next to a small
>table that had a _Sony ICF-2010_ on it!  This is not really earth shat-
>tering, I suppose, but have never seen a SW used as a prop like that
>before (at least not since I saw some old B/W sci-fi B movie that had
>an S-40B on some military guy's desk).

>Anyone else catch this one...?

>C.K.

I haven't seen this one I'm afraid, but I know of a couple of other
interesting ones.  In the movie "Taps," a Radio Shack DX-160 appeared
on a student's desk.  He was using it to eavedrop on troop movements.

This may not count, but the sound of CHU made an appearance in the
Sci-fi blockbuster "The Empire Strikes Back."



73,

Jonathan Helis, KB5IAV
Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA

[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:28 1996
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"Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Was watching CNN one morning, and they had on a commercial for Folger's
>coffee.  There's the usual image of the woman in a robe sitting down and
>enjoying a hot cup of the stuff, but she was sitting next to a small
>table that had a _Sony ICF-2010_ on it!  This is not really earth shat-
>tering, I suppose, but have never seen a SW used as a prop like that
>before (at least not since I saw some old B/W sci-fi B movie that had
>an S-40B on some military guy's desk).

>Anyone else catch this one...?

>C.K.
There's an old Halli on Wings, I think.
dr


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From: [e-mail] (Ron Smith)
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Subject: Re: Saw This Recently...(SW on TV)
Date: 25 Oct 1996 22:35:01 GMT
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Catch the "Serial Thrillers" series now running evenings on American
Movie Classics......all those bad guys,spys,Martians etc. etc. talking
into a mic plugged into vintage late '40's Hallicrafters receivers...
how'd they do that?

Ron



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In <[e-mail]> "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
writes:
>
>Was watching CNN one morning, and they had on a commercial for
Folger's
>coffee.  There's the usual image of the woman in a robe sitting down
and
>enjoying a hot cup of the stuff, but she was sitting next to a small
>table that had a _Sony ICF-2010_ on it!
>
>Anyone else catch this one...?
>
>C.K.

I just noticed it the other day but I thought it was a Satellit 700.

Steve S.
KAF8111


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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Subject: Re: Saw This Recently...(SW on TV)
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Ron Smith ([e-mail]) writes:
> Catch the "Serial Thrillers" series now running evenings on American
> Movie Classics......all those bad guys,spys,Martians etc. etc. talking
> into a mic plugged into vintage late '40's Hallicrafters receivers...
> how'd they do that?
>
> Ron
>


That's easy, they turned up the imagination control.  (It's next to the
yustadies and yahaden ilter, on the back.)

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
Date: 22 Oct 1996 00:13:33 GMT
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Cheap multiband receivers are sensitive to intermod from FM and TV
stations.  In a hot area, shortwave reception can be completely
wiped out.

The Sony SW-1 is relatively resistant to such intermodulation.
Spending $$$ doesn't guarantee a intermod resistant portable radio.
Communications receivers and ham band transceivers that use
external antennas usually do not have this problem.

--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
POB 4681 Portland OR 97208     503-614-0430   FAX:[phone]


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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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>Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?
>I live in a dense neighborhood of Seattle, and my $35 radio picks up
>nothing but static.
>
>Sincerely,
>Aaron Delwiche

Most QRM or man made noise is within 30 feet of the ground.  Try getting an an
tenna
above 30 feet and shield the feed line. Also verticle antennas pick up much mo
re noise than
horizontal antennas.  There are also common sources of noise around your home.
  The
worst noise makers are light switch dimmers, fish tank heaters, water bed heat
ers and
florecent lights.  Look outside your house at night.  If you see any street li
ghts flickering
this may also be a source of noise. You can use an AM radio tuned to a weak st
ation and
walk around your house & neighborhood to detect the sourse of noise.

Don AC6TG




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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Saunders)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 21:39:04 GMT
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[e-mail] (Aaron Delwiche) wrote:

>To most of you, this will seem like a stupid question, but here goes:

The only stupid/sily question is the one that has not been asked! :)

>Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?

I am not a radio technician, but I believe that reception is better in
rural areas because there aren't many large buildings to interfere
with the signal.

>I live in a dense neighborhood of Seattle, and my $35 radio picks up
>nothing but static.

This might be your problem; a cheap $35.00 radio won't give you good
performance.  I use a Sangean ATS-808 with my "clothes-line" antenna
hanging out the window.  For a radio that costs less than $150.00
U.S., it's gives me excellent reception.  Of course, when you go into
higher-priced radios, you get ones with more sensitive circuitry and
other gadgets that help you bring in weak signals.

{CHRIS}




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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
Date: 25 Oct 1996 12:57:52 GMT
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Christopher Saunders ([e-mail]) writes:
> [e-mail] (Aaron Delwiche) wrote:
>
>>To most of you, this will seem like a stupid question, but here goes:
>
> The only stupid/sily question is the one that has not been asked! :)
>
>>Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?
>
> I am not a radio technician, but I believe that reception is better in
> rural areas because there aren't many large buildings to interfere
> with the signal.
>

Both the structural steel frame, and/or the steel, concrete-reenforcing
bars in the buildings can for a shield that will attenuate signals inside
the building or in the "canyons" between the buildings.  But, IMHO, a
larger problem is the higher level of man-made, radio noise (QRN) that
lives on urban power lines.

>>I live in a dense neighborhood of Seattle, and my $35 radio picks up
>>nothing but static.
>
> This might be your problem; a cheap $35.00 radio won't give you good
> performance.

Sure it might.  But the fact remains that the $35 radio probably would
hear something, if it were used in a quieter rural area.  For that
matter, a very expensive (and presumably more capable) radio might not
perform as well, when surrounded by the city's radio noise.

> <snip>
--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
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In article <54od48$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Christopher
 Saunders) wrote:

>>Is shortwave radio reception better in rural areas than in urban centers?
>
>I am not a radio technician, but I believe that reception is better in
>rural areas because there aren't many large buildings to interfere
>with the signal.
>
Large buildings typically are Faraday cages because they contain structural
steel that seets up a shield. Inside you get mostly noise from fluorescent
lights and electrical equipment like computers.

Big cities also have many radio-frequency sources like transmitters, which can

desensitize receivers.

Sandy


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I'm right in the middle of a large city with a population of about
300,000, and my reception is great with my Radio Shack DX-375, much
better than if I was in the country, because my antenna is a white
camouflaged wire going between my window and the roof of my 14-storey
high-rise apartment building.  If I was in the country, it would be
impossible to get an antenna up this high.  Also I'm lucky that there's
no other high-rises within about half a mile from me.  And there's no
buildings in the whole city higher than 15 or 16 storeys.

The door to the roof is never locked, so I just took the elevator to the
14th floor and then walked up the stairs to the roof.  Then I taped the
antenna around the outside edge of the roof (where the rain gutter would
be, if there was a rain gutter).  The wire goes in a complete square
around the whole building.  It's more than 100 feet of wire just to make
this square, not counting another 50 feet or so to go down to my window.
And since I taped the wire to the *outside* edge of the roof, if anyone
else goes up on the roof, they would never even see the wire.  (Also I
used white tape and white wire so no one can see the wire from the
outside, since the whole building is bright white.)  Also I was careful to
not let the wire black anyone else's window when it hangs from the roof
down to my window.

Mark



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (P.J. "Josh" Rovero)
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Subject: Re: Shortwave Reception Worse In City?
Date: 26 Oct 1996 21:59:47 GMT
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On the other hand, there are many more sources of electrical noise
in cities.  This tends to degrade reception no matter how high/long/good
the antennas are.


P.J. "Josh" Rovero                 [e-mail]
Oceanographer                      radio:  KK1D
Meteorologist
Curmudgeon at Large



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:40 1996
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Hi all: anyone have any comments on the Sony SW100T (other than it's
probably too expensive<g>)?

thanks/john


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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[e-mail] wrote:

>I have been looking at the Sony SW1000T--the new small shortwave receiver
>with an internal tape recorder.  Does
>anyone out there know from hands-on experience with the 1000T? Thank
>youuuuuuu!

You must be desperate; you posted 3 times.  You may have better luck
looking for an SW100T.  The 1000T is the mil-spec version and
available only to government agents.
dr



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To: All

I have been looking at the Sony SW1000T--the new small shortwave receiver
with an internal tape recorder. From the reviews (eg 1997 Passport) and
from looking at the instruction book at an Outlet, I could not tell
whether the daily timed-recording feature will (without human
intervention) automatically "repeat-record" each day, SO THAT IF YOU
DON'T MANUALLY RESET THE TAPE RECORDER EACH DAY YOU WILL STILL HAVE THE
MOST RECENT DAY'S PROGRAM WHEN YOU DO CHECK IT NEXT. I know it turns on
automatically each day to record, but does it (A) rewind the tape to go
back to the beginning of the tape for the next day's program, or (B) keep
recording as an endless spool with the auto reverse feature or (C) just
sit there limply after one day's program uses up the whole tape because
no one was there to manually rewind the tape (so you end up with the old
program and miss the newest program which has the latest news)? Does
anyone out there know from hands-on experience with the 1000T? Thank
youuuuuuu!



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To: rec.radio.shortwave

I have been looking at the Sony SW1000T--the new small shortwave receiver
with an internal tape recorder. From the reviews (eg 1997 Passport) and
from looking at the instruction book at an Outlet, I could not tell
whether the daily timed-recording feature will (without human
intervention) automatically "repeat-record" each day, SO THAT IF YOU
DON'T MANUALLY RESET THE TAPE RECORDER EACH DAY YOU WILL STILL HAVE THE
MOST RECENT DAY'S PROGRAM WHEN YOU DO CHECK IT NEXT. I know it turns on
automatically each day to record, but does it (A) rewind the tape to go
back to the beginning of the tape for the next day's program, or (B) keep
recording as an endless spool with the auto reverse feature or (C) just
sit there limply after one day's program uses up the whole tape because
no one was there to manually rewind the tape (so you end up with the old
program and miss the newest program which has the latest news)? Does
anyone out there know from hands-on experience with the 1000T? Thank
youuuuuuu!



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I have been looking at the Sony SW1000T--the new small shortwave receiver
with an internal tape recorder. From the reviews (eg 1997 Passport) and
from looking at the instruction book at an Outlet, I could not tell
whether the daily timed-recording feature will (without human
intervention) automatically "repeat-record" each day, SO THAT IF YOU
DON'T MANUALLY RESET THE TAPE RECORDER EACH DAY YOU WILL STILL HAVE THE
MOST RECENT DAY'S PROGRAM WHEN YOU DO CHECK IT NEXT. I know it turns on
automatically each day to record, but does it (A) rewind the tape to go
back to the beginning of the tape for the next day's program, or (B) keep
recording as an endless spool with the auto reverse feature or (C) just
sit there limply after one day's program uses up the whole tape because
no one was there to manually rewind the tape (so you end up with the old
program and miss the newest program which has the latest news)? Does
anyone out there know from hands-on experience with the 1000T? Thank
youuuuuuu!



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:45 1996
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From: "Jim Shaffer, Jr." <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Spanish (?) QRM on 10 MHz
Date: 27 Oct 1996 22:34:43 GMT
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I was tuned to WWV on 10 MHz tonight around 22:25 UTC when the propagation
suddenly improved and gave me a very loud and very clear signal.  But then I
heard someone shouting in Spanish, and it sounded like they were in AM mode an
d
right on WWV's frequency.  At first they just repeated "Maria" in various
combinations -- "Maria", "Maria, Maria", even "Maria Maria Maria Maria!"  Then
they were quiet for a minute or so, then I heard what sounded like "cinco" and
"cinco cinco" a few times.  Then they were quiet again, and when I last heard
them just prior to 22:30, I could swear they were saying "Marco Polo".  Anybod
y
know what the hell's going on here?

--
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"The Libertarian Immortalist ticket -- 'An End To Death And Taxes'"  R.A.Wilso
n
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:46 1996
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Date: 23 Oct 1996 14:57:45 GMT
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What is the latest info on the St Helena sw test this Sunday?

I've seen several different times in various magazines.

tnks & 73

Bill
N5LMX/DA1WG
[e-mail]


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William J. Graham wrote:
>
> What is the latest info on the St Helena sw test this Sunday?
>
> I've seen several different times in various magazines.
>
> tnks & 73
>
> Bill
> N5LMX/DA1WG
> [e-mail]

Bill:

Check out     http://www/sthelena.se/


Tom


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:47 1996
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From: "Thomas R. Sundstrom" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: St Helena
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:04:05 -0400
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To: "William J. Graham" <[e-mail]>

William J. Graham wrote:
>
> What is the latest info on the St Helena sw test this Sunday?
>
> I've seen several different times in various magazines.

All the info is at http://www.sthelena.se, and the correct info was
reported on last week's Media Network and World of Radio. Take a look
there instead of depending upon print magazines that tends to be 30-60
days old.

Tom
--

 Thomas R. Sundstrom                         [e-mail]
 TRS Consultants                             http://www.trsc.com
 PO Box 2275                                 [e-mail]
 Vincentown, NJ 08088-2275, USA
 [phone] | Fax [phone]
 < Contributing Editor, "Radio & Communications", ACP Symes Magazines >


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard H. Brown Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: St Helena 11082.5Khz on air now 2000 UTC
Date: 27 Oct 1996 19:25:48 GMT
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Radio St Helena special broadcast for 27 Oct 1996 20-22UTC is up and
godd readable in Warwick,RI,USA. Freq 11,092.5Khz USB.

On air comments can be sent e-mail Tony Leo : [e-mail].

RHB
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ST HELENA ISLAND ON AIR TODAY ONLY
Date: 27 Oct 1996 15:27:13 -0500
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11092.5 USB programming with British accent.
Will be over at either 2200UTC or 2400UTC.
Good signal in NY. Taking phone calls from around the world.
Today only


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:50 1996
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From: BRIAN HENNING <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Starting Out
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 19:29:46 -0600
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What kind of shortwave radio should I buy? What are my options?
What do I need to know?

Please E-mail me.


Brian


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In <[e-mail]>
BRIAN HENNING <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>What kind of shortwave radio should I buy? What are my options?
>What do I need to know?
>
Brian--To give you a better answer, we have to know where you live,
about how much you want to spend, and what you hope to listen to
(specialized broadcasts, news, music...)

--jim



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From: [e-mail] (Major Fred Mooney)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SWAN 700 ...HELP....PLEASE
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 96 16:21:55 GMT
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In article <54eidc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (BR679) wrote:
>Hello fellow HAM friends,
>I am in GREAT need of a SCHEMATIC for a SWAN 700. PLEASE if ANYONE can
>help me it would be GREATLY appreciated...
>
>I pray for a positive response...JAY

Jay:

W7FG Vintage Manuals seels the 700-CX manual for $16.  email him at
[e-mail].  He gets things in the mail immediately.  Tell him Major
Fred Mooney from RAF Croughton sent you.

-Fred Mooney, KA1DGL, [e-mail]


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From: Brian Carling <[e-mail]>
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Hi everyone.
I am new to SWL-L
My mail filtering in Pegasus does not recognized the header line
Originally to.... as in:
Originally to:            [e-mail]
So what can I do to get it to sort the incoming mail on this list\?

This is the only list I have ever seen that acts as a sort of
forwarding thing...
Any ideas - thanks,
73 from Radio AF4K / G3XLQ in Gaithersburg, MD USA
[e-mail]
*** See the great ham radio resources at:
http://www.mnsinc.com/bry/


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:53 1996
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From: Steve Higgins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 09:03:47 -0400
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Don't forget the Grundig Satellite 500 and
700.


--
Regards,

Steve Higgins

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
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In article <54mr82$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Maroof H. Choudhury) wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>,
>    [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox) wrote:
> >In article <53s7ht$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () wrote:
> >
> >> What is Synchronous Detection?
> >
> >It is circuitry in a radio that allows the radio to use either the upper
> >or lower sideband from a AM signal and substitute it's own internally
> >generated carrier for the one that is broadcast from the transmitter.
> >
>
> IS 'synchronous detection' and 'phase locked AM' the same thing?

To be brutally frank, I really don't know...

I suppose that 'phase locked AM' terminology could be the same thing as
Sync...  What Sync does is lock on to one of the sidebands and use it's
own internally generated carrier.  If you consider a sideband to be a
'phase' then there you go.

But I'm not really sure.  Which radio/advertisment used that terminology?

Chuck -- N9NON


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bernie Rataj)
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Subject: Re: Synchronous Detection
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 96 19:56:42 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ch
uck Maddox) wrote:
>In article <54mr82$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>(Maroof H. Choudhury) wrote:
>
>> In article <[e-mail]>,
>>    [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox) wrote:
>> >In article <53s7ht$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] () wrote:
>> [...]
>> IS 'synchronous detection' and 'phase locked AM' the same thing?
>
>To be brutally frank, I really don't know...
>
>I suppose that 'phase locked AM' terminology could be the same thing as
>Sync...  What Sync does is lock on to one of the sidebands and use it's
>own internally generated carrier.  If you consider a sideband to be a
>'phase' then there you go.

It locks onto the *carrier*, keeping in sync/phase with it, and then uses
the internally generated and synchronized "replacement" carrier in
conjunction with one of the sidebands, at least on the Sony 2010--without a
carrier, no sync is possible.

Some SSB signals have enough residual carrier that the 2010's sync detector
can lock on.

Bernie


--
Bernie Rataj     [e-mail]    qth://toronto.on.ca
Member: Ontario DX Association, Tsuruoka Canadian Budokai
--


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:56 1996
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From: Mikko Saarvola <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Synop decoder wanted !
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 15:34:13 +0200
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Hi
Can somebody tell me where can I find Synop decoder program for PC. I
mean program which decodes weatherdata from radio to the computers
screen in map form. I would be pleased for any information.

TNX

Mikko Saarvola
[e-mail]
http://www.sci.fi/~vola


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:57 1996
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Hi

Can somedody tell me where can I find cheap Synop decoder program. I
mean program which decodes data received by radio to weather charts on
PC screen, anyone ?

Mikko Saarvola
[e-mail]
http://www.sci.fi/~vola


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff560)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: U. S., Canadian SW stations, 1947
Date: 26 Oct 1996 07:02:03 -0400
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Just added to my website:  a list of U. S. and
Canadian shortwave stations as of 1947.

http://members.aol.com/jeff560/1947sw.html

Jeff Miller


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:58 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: 18 Oct 1996 13:58:17 GMT
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>>Got to thinking:

>>A million transmitters in local governments?                      1,000,000
>>Twelve thousand broadcast stations                           +       12,000

>I think there are 100,000,000 more Americans than that !
>
>>Are there more?
>>WHY HAVEN''T OUR BRAINS BEEN FRIED?
>>SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ALL THIS RF?
>>
Maybe that's why all those frogs are born deformed?  Three eyes 5 legs.......m
akes you
start to wonder.   d8-/




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:10:59 1996
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From: "Peter Gottlieb" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 00:17:05 GMT
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> Maybe that's why all those frogs are born deformed?  Three eyes 5
legs.......makes you
> start to wonder.   d8-/

Oh, I think that is chemically induced, or a microbe.

But I am still concerned about all the RF.  I am worried enough to not
transmit when the
kids are in the house...



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:00 1996
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From: "Peter Gottlieb" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: USA: MORE TRANSMITTERS THAN PEOPLE?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 00:14:54 GMT
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> It is also a good idea to rap your reproductive organs with tin foil and
connect to ground.

I'll bet you get a lot of dates that way...  NOT!!


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:01 1996
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Subject: Re: Using portable SW in car?
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 09:16:54 -0700
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To: "Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig" <[e-mail]>

Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig wrote:
>
> Is there any way that I can get my portable SW to work decently in the
> car? If I stick it far enough out the window it is ok (no great).. but
> I've already broken an antenna on the cheap portable that I tried it
> with... Is there any antenna (portable) which I can clip on and try? Thanks.
>


I intend to post my method for doing this very soon (time constraints).
Please check http://www.dejanews.com for information if you are in a hurry,
I posted it a few months back. Use keywords like "shortwave" and "car".

Tom  KE6DIO


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From: "Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Using portable SW in car?
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Is there any way that I can get my portable SW to work decently in the
car? If I stick it far enough out the window it is ok (no great).. but
I've already broken an antenna on the cheap portable that I tried it
with... Is there any antenna (portable) which I can clip on and try? Thanks.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Unofficial Zoom info file
(Old May 31 edition - ask me for new text edition)
http://www.cpmc.columbia.edu/homepages/sevrins/zoom.html



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:03 1996
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Subject: Re: Using portable SW in car?
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:43:45 -0500
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Daniel (Doni) Rosenzweig wrote:
>
> Is there any way that I can get my portable SW to work decently in the
> car? If I stick it far enough out the window it is ok (no great).. but
> I've already broken an antenna on the cheap portable that I tried it
> with... Is there any antenna (portable) which I can clip on and try? Thanks.
>

Hello,

I happen to have a sunroof in my car, so I ran a wire out that and
attached the other end to a rear spoiler.  I then put a clip on the in-
side end of the wire and attached it to a portable.  It worked fairly
well like this.  Of course if you don't have a sunroof then its not
much help.  I also have a large glass hatchback so the wire was not over
the metal part of the car to any real extent.  I think if it had been
it would have picked up little.

I have not tried this, but old cars from the thirties had metal rod
antennas underneath the edge of the car for am reception.  It seemed to
work just as well as short metal antennae on the fender or cowling of
other cars.  This type antenna was under the metal running boards and
held about three inches from the metal by insulators of rubber.  Just
a thought anyway.

Dennis


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From: Larry Russell <[e-mail]>
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Is the Box number 157 or 1157 ?

Did it change?


Larry


(  They go to Church on Sunday,                            )
(       and PREY on each other on Monday.   - Roy Masters  )
(                                                          )
(  Heard on  CKLW 800  11 p.m.  Eastern, Monday-Friday     )



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:06 1996
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D > RADIO EXTERIOR DE ESPAÑA has his Home Page on The Web.

Well let's hope then that they will keep it more up-to-date than they
are doing now, since they did not update their shortwave schedule
recently, which ended one and a half month ago.

Marc

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From: [e-mail] (Piran Mohazzabi)
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Subject: VOA Communications World New Freq can be heard in N.America
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New freq for VOA Communications World with Kim Elliot can be heard on
5895 Khz. at 1030 UTC with a srong signal in Michigan, USA.



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In article <54tfrh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Piran Mohazza
bi) writes:
>New freq for VOA Communications World with Kim Elliot can be heard on
>5895 Khz. at 1030 UTC with a srong signal in Michigan, USA.
>

Oops, typo: that should be 5985 kHz.  That's the transmission from
Delano to the Pacific region.



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Wishner)
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glad to hear CW can be heard at 5.985 Mhz with a decent signal here in
the
northlands (i got a fair signal on 17 mhz last weekend).  is this
saturday UTC?

thanx for the post.  dejim in duluth, not just another cold omaha



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (C. Ed Evans)
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Subject: VoA Dixon Site - Was Any Christian SW stations
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In article <54ipkt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>KUSW wasn't making any money -- couldn't sell air time.  So, TBN bought
>them.  I am surprised that nobody bought the VOA Dixon site.
>
>Glen Kippel
>[e-mail]
>

        I heard that Globe Wireless, a ship-to-shore communications
company, bought the VoA Dixon site.

ed



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Karthaus)
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Did any one else hear the the big band sound on 4750 kHz last weekend
for about ten minutes or so. Between 0100-0230 I think it
was.At first I though it might be Sao Tome, but it was far to early
for that. Must be a test transmission of some sort.




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:11 1996
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From: Klausfiend <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Voice of Guyana, can't receive it
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G.T. wrote:
>
> Voice of Guyana (South America) transmits at 0900UTC on 3290 Khz. I'm
> using a portable Sony ICF-7600DS with the built-in antenna and a Radio
> Shack portable shortwave antenna (cat # 278-1374). I live in
> New York City. I can't hear anything when I tune in. Could the problem be
> with my antenna, radio, or being located in NYC (all of the above?)? I
> believe Voice of Guyana is trying to project their signal to North
> America according to the Sept. issue of NASWA's "The Journal" on page 35.

I'm guessing you should get out of the city. I live in downtown
Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada, a mere fraction of NYC I might add, and reception is
often difficult for anything but the most powerful of broadcasters. When
I go to my girlfriend's parents in the countryside, the tropicals open
right up to me, even with the telescopic whip, and I can monitor
international broadcasts right throughout the day.

dave, waterloo


>
> I would appreciate any advice because I'm new to Shortwave. I'm going to
> try to get a better antenna first. Do you think the Radio Shack Amplified
> indoor shortwave antenna (cat # 20-280) will do the job?
>
> +---------------------------------------+
> |        Tony ([e-mail])        |
> | Help stamp out and abolish redundancy |
> +---------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:12 1996
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From: Patrick T Hickey <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Wanted Radio Receiver kit
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 08:59:28 -0700
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> [e-mail] () wrote:

>What happened to Heathkit?  They were (still are?) a mail-order company
>based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  They were very popular in the 70's.  Are
>they still in business?

I know dozens engineers over the span of years who built Heathkits when
they were growing up.  It's amazing (apparently) how many careers were
spawned, or at least fueled by the joy of constructing something
complex.  I cannot believe it all to be coincidental that so many
talented folks shared a common early love for this sort of
learn-it-yourself technology.

Might I ask how was it allowed to languish and disappear?

Any former Heath personnel out there care to comment? Didn't you realize
how many people were effected positively by your organization?

Their lack of existance is major drag.

regards,
patrick
________________________________________
[phone]       Java Components Group
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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: Wanted Radio Receiver kit
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yves lajeunesse <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Does anybody know of a manufacturer or retailer that sells Ham
>Radio/Receiver Kits that you can build at home?
>The make and model doesn't matter but I would like to get a location
>to find them and prices if possible?
There are some receiver projects in "The ARRL Handbook for Radio
Amateurs".   MFJ and a few other small companies have receiver kits of
limited sophistication.
dr



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> RECEIVER, which would amplify and detect a radio-frequency CW
>signal and at the same time generate an audible (in headphones)
>tone that would reproduce the keyed CW signal's dits and dahs.
>Furthermore, when the fed-back signal was controlled so that the
>regenerative stage was just barely not oscillating, the receiver
>would amplify, detect, and reproduce (in headphones) amplitude
>modulated radio-telephone signals.

>Regenerative receivers are fun.  A regen's listner must be more
>skillful and actively involved in adjustments to his radio, than
>an analog-superhet receiver's listener must be.

They also do a fair job with SSB.  Caution:  they can radiate for
considerable distances and disrupt reception of other receivers.
dr



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From: [e-mail] (Ralph Brandi)
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> > [e-mail] () wrote:
>
> >What happened to Heathkit?  They were (still are?) a mail-order company
> >based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  They were very popular in the 70's.  Are

Benton Harbor, actually.  Other side of the state.

--
Ralph Brandi     [e-mail]     http://www.mcs.com/~ralph/

Darn!  That's the end.


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There is a very nice regen SW radio kit from T-Kits,
a subsidiary of Ten-Tec, for about $65.  But keep in mind
that the technology has gotten to the point that there
is no way you can build something from scratch that will
be as useful as a $150 digital portable.

Here's what you will and won't get if you build your own:

You won't get digital readout.
You won't get memories to store stations, and other digital
  goodies.
You won't get good selectivity
You WILL get good sensitivity.
Unless you can build the thing tiny and rugged, you will not
  get good stability, immunity from body capacitance, etc.
  which largely comes from well-designed circuit boards and
  layout, a rigid case, and short tidy conductors.

However, there are still good reasons for building a radio:

For $20, I got a little Ten-tec kit which built a regenerative
shortwave radio which worked remarkably well.  My 12-yr old son
did most of the work.  It uses modern parts, (varactor diode, a
chip and a few transistors).  We could hear lots of shortwave
with a wire thrown across the room for an antenna.  I'm thrilled
to see what can be done with twenty parts.  But for really
listening, I get tired of this little thing.

Anyway, perhaps you'd like to write or the Ten-Tec "T-Kit" catalog.
They have two shortwave radio kits.  The $20 cheapie I built, and
a $60 unit that I might buy and build someday.

Ten-Tec
1185 Dolly Parton Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862

[phone]

/****
*  Gary W. Thorburn  KD1TE
*  reply address:  [e-mail]
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In article jay marvin <[e-mail]> writes:

>Yes, we shouldn't be surprised that you show you don't listen often
>enough. They have talked about all of these things. Of course their
>position on the Brothers To The Rescue can't be right. I mean *only* our
>views can be the right ones. Yeah, sure.

Jay,

     Welcome back to the land of the living! Are you still doing morning
drivetime for that daytimer in the Hugo - Cheyenne Wells metroplex?



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Dennis Moore wrote:
>
>
> And the funny thing was that all their "facts" were factual.  And more
> that I agree with their conclusion of this situation.  Of course I don't
> think replacing the president with a Castro-like character would be
> better.  But their criticisms were valid and truthful.  How bad are
> things when biased Communist propaganda can do its work most effectively
> by telling the truth about our country?



I have always found that in order to really know what's going on
in the world, one needs to listen to news broadcasts from several
countries. RHC seems to have an accurate news reporting service,
and although I disagree with the politics of Mr. Castro, I still
find RHC to be an enjoyable station.

Tom


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On Tue, 22 Oct 1996, jay marvin wrote:

> You bet! RHC does a great job with what they have to work with as far as
> equipment goes. And the people who work there are great. It all makes for
> a great station.
But why can`t i hear them in south fla at nite very well, i heard them up in
the north east very well?














Thomas J. Penton
[e-mail]
I am a stranger in a
even stranger land



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Thomas J. Penton wrote:
>
> But why can`t i hear them in south fla at nite very well, i heard them up in
> the north east very well?

I had the same problem when I was living in Tampa. Part of it has to be
skip. The other part maybe antenna angle.

--
Jay Marvin
KHOW Radio
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


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John Figliozzi wrote:
>
> Thomas J. Penton wrote:
>> I, for one, don't agree with that assessment.  Besides Arnie's
> programs on radio (DXers Unlimited) and science (Breakthrough), there
> are wonderful programs of Cuban jazz and popular music on the
> weekends.

You bet! RHC does a great job with what they have to work with as far as
equipment goes. And the people who work there are great. It all makes for
a great station.




--
Jay Marvin
KHOW Radio
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:22 1996
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From: jay marvin <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: What is Radio Havana like?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 06:57:05 -0700
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Dan Morisseau wrote:
>
> In article jay marvin <[e-mail]> writes:
>
> >Yes, we shouldn't be surprised that you show you don't listen often
> >enough. They have talked about all of these things. Of course their
> >position on the Brothers To The Rescue can't be right. I mean *only* our
> >views can be the right ones. Yeah, sure.
>
> Jay,
>
>      Welcome back to the land of the living! Are you still doing morning
> drivetime for that daytimer in the Hugo - Cheyenne Wells metroplex?
>
>Anyone who quotes a movie an old movie actor certainly seems like they
have a grip on things to me. What does your little comeback have to do
with RHC? And you bet I'm doing drive time for Jacor here in Denver
making more money than you'll see this year or next.


--
Jay Marvin
KHOW Radio
[e-mail]
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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Subject: Re: What is Radio Havana like?
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 22:59:19 GMT
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jay marvin <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Dan Morisseau wrote:
>>      It is like a trip in a time machine back to the 1960's where the only
>> free country in the Americas was Uncle Fidel's Workers' Paradise. I've neve
r
>> heard them acknowledge that they were propped up the the Soviets and never
>> heard them thanked for doing so. Likewise, they never apologize for shootin
g
>> down unarmed civilian aircraft in international airspace, so I shouldn't be
>Yes, we shouldn't be surprised that you show you don't listen often
>enough. They have talked about all of these things. Of course their
>position on the Brothers To The Rescue can't be right. I mean *only* our
>views can be the right ones. Yeah, sure.

 Well, let's see...
 OUR system- government is elected by free elections held regularly.
 THEIR system-  tin-horn dictator Fuhrer Fidel rules with an iron hand,
hasn't had a free election in many decades

 OUR system-  the press and media is free and alternative views are
tolerated and encouraged (except by the closed minded far left wingers)
 THEIR system- the press and media is tightly controlled by the
aforementioned tin-horn dictator.  Since their system is controlled by
closed minded far left wingers, very little dissent is allowed.

  Yep, Jay.  OUR VIEWS *ARE* the right ones, or at least *MUCH* closer to
correct than theirs.

  Radio Havana Cuba--- where the spirit of Radio Moscow still lives.

====== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ============
Curt Phillips, KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)     |  Those who beat their swords
Engineer/Writer/Gadgeteer/Raconteur  | into plowshares will end up
Chairman, Tarheel Scanner/SWL Group  | doing the plowing for someone
ARRL Life; QCWA; Raleigh ARS;NRA; AEE| who kept their sword.
==== [e-mail] ==== Copyright 1996 All Rights Reserved ====



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:24 1996
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Subject: Re: What is Radio Havana like?
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Curt Phillips wrote:

>  Well, let's see...
>  OUR system- government is elected by free elections held regularly.
>  THEIR system-  tin-horn dictator Fuhrer Fidel rules with an iron hand,
> hasn't had a free election in many decades
>
>  OUR system-  the press and media is free and alternative views are
> tolerated and encouraged (except by the closed minded far left wingers)
>  THEIR system- the press and media is tightly controlled by the
> aforementioned tin-horn dictator.  Since their system is controlled by
> closed minded far left wingers, very little dissent is allowed.
>
>   Yep, Jay.  OUR VIEWS *ARE* the right ones, or at least *MUCH* closer to
> correct than theirs.
>
>   Radio Havana Cuba--- where the spirit of Radio Moscow still lives.


We are talking about radio here. We may not agree with the politics of
Mr. Castro (and I suspect that many Cuban citizens do not agree with his
politics either), but we are speaking of RHC, and indeed, RHC does have
some very entertaining programming.

Could we leave the political BS for some other forum?


Thanks,

Tom  KE6DIO


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> OUR system-  the press and media is free and alternative views are
>tolerated and encouraged (except by the closed minded far left wingers)
> THEIR system- the press and media is tightly controlled by the
>aforementioned tin-horn dictator.  Since their system is controlled by
>closed minded far left wingers, very little dissent is allowed.

Like that far left winger Nixon who got the tv show of those crazy
conservatives, the Smothers Bros., cancelled?

>  Yep, Jay.  OUR VIEWS *ARE* the right ones, or at least *MUCH* closer to
>correct than theirs.

I can't agree with you on that.  I do not consider the Monroe Doctrine,
which essentially says that Might makes Right (at least when we got the
might) to *BE* right and I can respect this tiny little island country
for being able to fend us off even after their big bodyguard has gone
away.  Individual freedom they may not have that much of but they have
a type of freedom that no other Central American can claim: freedom from
U.S. hegemony.  Their slogan "free territory in the Americas" has a lot
of meaning to it.



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From: [e-mail] (Adam Trent Phillips)
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (jay marvin) says:

>Thomas J. Penton wrote:
>>
>> But why can`t i hear them in south fla at nite very well, i heard them up i
n
>> the north east very well?
>
>I had the same problem when I was living in Tampa. Part of it has to be
>skip. The other part maybe antenna angle.
>

I would have to agree, try using a vertical wire run up the side of the
house. A dipole at a 45 degree angle might work too.





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From: [e-mail] (Habib Delgado)
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On Tue, 15 Oct 1996 12:15:36 GMT, [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
wrote:


>
>They have a lot of prgs in English. They have a DX show called
>DXers Unlimted on Sats.
>--
Tuesday night too (in the USA & Cuba). Around 0300 UTC.

-----LET EACH MAN BE PAID IN FULL-----
Habib Delgado


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John Figliozzi wrote:


> I, for one, don't agree with that assessment.  Besides Arnie's
> programs on radio (DXers Unlimited) and science (Breakthrough), there
> are wonderful programs of Cuban jazz and popular music on the
> weekends.

No doubt, I love listening to their pop charts and nary a lame Top 40
song amongst them.

dave, waterloo


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Luke Seubert wrote:
>
> My apologies to all on the newsgroup who dislike political diatribe.  I

[snip]

>
> Be seeing you,
> Luke Seubert


No apologies necessary, you did nothing wrong. It was the others, who
used your posting as a launching pad for their venom, that were wrong.

Please continue to post here.

Tom


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:32 1996
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My apologies to all on the newsgroup who dislike political diatribe.  I
was one of the first to respond to this initial query with time and
frequency info, and a few brief, and amusing, comments about program
content.

While I wholeheartedly agree that Castro is a tin pot dictator, I am in
humble awe of the firestorm that I lit off.  If only I could receive
Radio Pyongyang and thus knew something their programming, and somebody
posted a question about it; I would ignore them entirely.

Be seeing you,
Luke Seubert


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>> Like that far left winger Nixon who got the tv show of those crazy
>> conservatives, the Smothers Bros., cancelled?
>>
>
>Right! Or how about the fact that 80% of the media in this country is
>owned by 20% of the big corps???? I guess our friend missed that one?

Isn't that a big reason, maybe THE big reason that most of us are into
this hobby?  To get the news that we just don't get here and to get the
other guys' slant on things?  It's a bit surprising to me to run into
such dogmatic tribalism here.



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>I saw the 60 Minutes piece about Helms-Burton (nice to see the big
>media covering that) and the reporter asked the right question:
>what about China? "Well, they comprise a quarter of the world's
>population, they're a big market, blah, blah, blah..." The
>hypocrisy is simply astounding. Economic justice, my ass.

Yeah, I've decided I can't pass up that "justice" nonsense from the
High IQ One either.

Sure it's justice IF:

o  you commit injustices to innocent third parties in process

o  you select just one of the dozens of Latin American countries
   that have nationalized foreign assets (so much for "equal justice
   for all")

o  you decide it's our duty to provide our justice to emigrants
   retroactive to before their becoming citizens, and then only
   apply this unwritten rule to emigrants from one certain country

o  you decide it's okay to apply this "justice" outside your own
   jurisdiction when and if you think you might get away with it

o  you decide that, well, since you're making up all the other rules
   of "justice" as you go along, that no statute of limitations need
   apply.

But it's gotta be justice, right?  I mean it couldn't be a knee-jerk
reaction to a contrived atrocity, could it?



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On 23 Oct 1996, Adam Trent Phillips wrote:
>
> I would have to agree, try using a vertical wire run up the side of the
> house. A dipole at a 45 degree angle might work too.
>
>
>Adam i live in a condo that won`t allow me to do that
>
>















Thomas J. Penton
[e-mail]
I am a stranger in a
even stranger land



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:36 1996
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I like listening to Radio Havana.  Their news is tilted towards Central
America (obviously) but all in all, good shows, and a lot of shows in
English.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:37 1996
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Tom Morse wrote:
>
> Luke Seubert wrote:
> >
> > My apologies to all on the newsgroup who dislike political diatribe.  I
>
> [snip]
>
> >
> > Be seeing you,
> > Luke Seubert
>
> No apologies necessary, you did nothing wrong. It was the others, who
> used your posting as a launching pad for their venom, that were wrong.
>
> Please continue to post here.
>
> Tom

I spoke more in jest and amusement than actual concern.  Flaming away on
the internet doesn't get me too concerned.  You aren't the same Tom
Morse who posts in the DBS satellite newsgroup are you?  If you are, why
are you being so nice?

Ciao,
Luke


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Luke Seubert wrote:

> > Tom
>
> I spoke more in jest and amusement than actual concern.  Flaming away on
> the internet doesn't get me too concerned.  You aren't the same Tom
> Morse who posts in the DBS satellite newsgroup are you?  If you are, why
> are you being so nice?
>
> Ciao,
> Luke

I seem to find much less to be disturbed about on this group. Most of
the posters are very knowledgeable (sp?).

Tom  KE6DIO


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Uh, excuse me, but for all those ignorant liberals on this thread who
think that the Miami Cubanos are a bunch of ex-sugar plantation
plutocrats who can't wait to get back to Cuba to resume their
exploitation of the masses; you need a reality check.

Forget that spoon fed leftist propaganda pap that you suck down without
bothering to engage a single neuron in the process.  Sure, there are
still a few of the old generation Alpha 66 types who want a
counter-revolution.  They are a very small minority, and the younger and
ever larger American-Cubano generation don't take them seriously.  And
don't take Jorge Mas-Canosa seriously either.  When Cuba is someday
free, he won't do diddley-squat in the election polls.  Why vote for a
semi-foreigner who is totally out of touch with real Cuban problems?

The present generation of Cubanos want freedom for their families still
in Cuba and freedom for their homeland; and would like to visit once in
a while.  Nothing more and nothing less.

And if some liberal knee-jerk reaction seizes you and you just have to
defend Castro's workers paradaise, just remember one thing.  Any of us
can listen to Radio Havana, free, clear, and unjammed, whenever we want,
and post rude notes to this newsgroup later.  Nobody in Cuba has the
opportunity to listen to Radio Marti because it is constantly jammed;
nor can they access a free speech forum like this newsgroup and really
say what they want to; you pinko, commie dinosaurs, you.

Luke Seubert


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Paul S.M. Curran)
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I just wish to correct a statement I saw recently,  Nixon did not force CBS to
 cancel the
Smother's Brothers show, it was LBJ.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:42 1996
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>And if some liberal knee-jerk reaction seizes you and you just have to
>defend Castro's workers paradaise, just remember one thing.  Any of us
>can listen to Radio Havana, free, clear, and unjammed, whenever we want,
>and post rude notes to this newsgroup later.  Nobody in Cuba has the
>opportunity to listen to Radio Marti because it is constantly jammed;
>nor can they access a free speech forum like this newsgroup and really
>say what they want to; you pinko, commie dinosaurs, you.
>
>Luke Seubert



As I understand it, RADIO MARTI is broadcast into Cuba over Cuba's
already-allotted airwaves, which makes MARTI illegal with respect to
international law.  Reverse the arrangement and see where your logic gets you:

Cuba begins beaming anti-US government propaganda over the exact same
frequency as, say, Don Imus' show on WFAN.  If the US attempts to jam that
broadcast in order to restore its own rightful occupation of that frequency,
is it then *censoring* our freedom of speech?



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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Greetings,
:
: My grandmother has a 600-series TransOceanic that my parents
: and I would like to have tuned up as a Xmas gift.  It has had no
: service that she knows of and I'm sure it could use an alignment
: and a tube or two. A repair shop in the western North Carolina
: area would be great.
:
: Thanks in advance for your help!

        I've had good luck with my local Zenith outlet.  Check you Yellow
Pages.

--
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:43 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Since I got a letter the other day from a Scientology front
organization calling itself the "Citizens [sic] Commission on
Human Right(tm) International," I set to wondering how come
the voice of LRH hasn't shown up on WWCR. Could it bee that
the folks at WWCR are wrapped neck-high in body thetans? Has
Rev. Gene Scott been keeping a body? How about Rev Stair not
been cleared on a JoBerg drill? None of the engineers at WWCR
have had the comm course. Every one of the WWCR staff sent a
letter of disconnect to Command? The Bridge has too high a
toll? What's the scam?

I mean, LRH could have had a fine time spouting some stuff to
the internationally shortweaved masses. Think of it! The tech
would have had to have been cleared with Ethics or some other
command hat just to get on the air without violating copyright
rules. What a hoot that would have been. LRH on the 3 MHz
freq, howling against Rev Scott on the 5 MHz freq while some
other voice would have been passing around the cans and meters
on some other band.

And yes, I know that LRH is dead (He's dead, Jim). His death
was announced the morning of the same day that Challenger went
down. By that evening, no one even cared about LRH. (Except,
maybe, for the thetans who were sitting around thinking "Wow!
What a great show for Bridge! His mortal remains in the Pacific
and his operative self flaming out over the Atlantic! What a
drill! What an up-stat drill! I'm glad I spent my pension and
life savings and sold my family into perpetual servitude just
to be able to pick up the cans!)

But why, if he's still writing novels, ain't he on the air.
Otter be easy, ne? Just use his massive mind powers to (a)
open the Swiss bank accounts, (b) reverberate throughout
space and time and across all spectral measures to (c) give
out the tech for free. Now that, that would be the ultimate
drill!

73
Nils
WB8IJN &c



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard D. Lewis)
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Subject: Will this Antenna Blow Out my SW Radio ?
Date: 24 Oct 1996 14:40:35 GMT
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  I own a compact SONY KF SW7600 which I use mainly
to listen to SW radio stations.  From Alpha Delta
I wanted to buy a 40 foot model DXSWL-S "sloper"
antennia which covers 90 to 13 meters.  I let the
saleman talk me into a 60 foot model DXSWL "sloper"
which also covers the medium wave AM band. Next, I
contacted Alpha Delta about some connectors and
coaxial cable for the antennia.  I was told that
this antennia is much too "HOT" for the SONY and
I was likely to BLOW OUT a resistor or otherwise
DAMAGE the radio.  Is any of this true ?  Can anyone
offer advice ?

Thanks   Richard Lewis



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Contrary to the advice given in some widely read publications, it is
not a good idea to clip a long wire to a whip antenna.  If a radio has
an antenna jack use it.  Use some kind of balun or un-un and ground
one side of it.  Even a 99 cent cable TV balun with one lug to the
antenna, one lug to ground and the F-out to your receiver will work
fairly well while protecting your radio from static electricity.
dr



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From: [e-mail] (Richard D. Lewis)
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See the results posted elsewere.  There is
a problem and I need some advice on what
to do.   Thanks   Richard



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From: Michael Pendley <[e-mail]>
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David A. Kaye wrote:
>
> Richard D. Lewis wrote the quoted material below:
> " coaxial cable for the antennia.  I was told that
> " this antennia is much too "HOT" for the SONY and
> " I was likely to BLOW OUT a resistor or otherwise
> " DAMAGE the radio.  Is any of this true ?  Can anyone
> " offer advice ?
>
> Maybe, maybe not.  An antenna produces voltage from the air.  You can
> actually measure it with a sensitive voltmeter.  If you're in an area
> which is susceptible to lightning, it is possible to blow out the front
> end of your radio with a large antenna *even* if there is no lightning
> present.  The ambient voltage in the air may already be enough to kill
> the radio.
>
> Portable radios tend to be more sensitive, optimized for their whips.  I
> haven't heard of a signal itself blowing out the front end of a radio,
> but the signal can certainly overload the RF amplifier in it so that all
> you hear is distortion.
>
> --
> Copyright 1996                                17,482 toxic waste sites are
> David Kaye                                    at military bases in the US.
I have used a 200 foot long wire with my Sony 2010 for years with great
results.  I have put some protection in the antenna adaptor to protect
the radio from static. ( I learned the hard way--- LIGHTING strike near
by took out the front end. -- well lighting is a form of static)

73
Michael
WA5VTV


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From: [e-mail] (Brian A. Berard)
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>saleman talk me into a 60 foot model DXSWL "sloper"

Hello Rick,
You mad a great choice. I own a Drake R-8 and that antenna does a
grand job. Only problem you might have is a lot of strong signals that
you might have to attenuate some, but I see no way of you damageing
your radio.  Also I higly reccamend that you install a prope ground!
Enjoy as  I know you will.
Brian

Life is what you make of it. So GO for it!

[e-mail]



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In <01bbc1f5$0a11af20$a3d879a8@soho> "Mark Bryant"
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Richard,
>
>It does seem to be true that a external antenna will overload most
>portables.  Most believe that the portables perform to their max with
their
>whip or a small active antenna like the AN1 or the antenna that comes
with
>the SW1S.  I have a 2010 and find that it performs better "as is" than
with
>the sloper.
>
>Mark
>
>Richard D. Lewis <[e-mail]> wrote in article
><54nv53$[e-mail]>...
>>   I own a compact SONY KF SW7600 which I use mainly
>> to listen to SW radio stations.  From Alpha Delta
>> I wanted to buy a 40 foot model DXSWL-S "sloper"
>> antennia which covers 90 to 13 meters.  I let the
>> saleman talk me into a 60 foot model DXSWL "sloper"
>> which also covers the medium wave AM band. Next, I
>> contacted Alpha Delta about some connectors and
>> coaxial cable for the antennia.  I was told that
>> this antennia is much too "HOT" for the SONY and
>> I was likely to BLOW OUT a resistor or otherwise
>> DAMAGE the radio.  Is any of this true ?  Can anyone
>> offer advice ?
>>
>> Thanks   Richard Lewis
>>
>>



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:50 1996
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From: Wim Tetelepta <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Witch Receiver
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 21:02:51 +0100
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I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what

I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030

Is there somebody who can give me some advice

bye Wim


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George S. Thurman)
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Subject: WJCR RADIO
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HEY !!

Check out WJCR on 7490 Kh'z.

They have fixed thier audio.  It sounds GREAT  !!

gst

--
          GEORGE S. THURMAN                      [e-mail]

*****       RUSH IS RIGHT.....AND THE RIGHT IS WRONG  !!!!      *****
*****           FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS VOTE REPUBLICAN       *****

           >>>>   HATE AND BIGOTRY ARE NOT FAMILY VALUES   <<<<


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Lockhart)
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Date: 21 Oct 1996 15:18:38 GMT
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Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?

Don Lockhart
Labrador Canada



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From: [e-mail] (Curt Phillips)
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[e-mail] (Don Lockhart) wrote:
>Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?
>Don Lockhart
>Labrador Canada

  You might try to get Atlanta's WSB 750 AM, if there isn't another
AM station on 750 near you.  New York's 660 AM is WFAN, an all sports
station, but I'm not sure if they're carrying the games.
  There should be *some* NYC station carrying the games, but it would need
to be one of the powerhouses for you to have a shot at hearing it.

  Unfortunately medium wave is your only chance, since the games are not on
shortwave.

=========== Opinions expressed are solely those of the author ==========
Curt Phillips, CEM KD4YU (ex-WB4LHI)  | They that can give up essential
Engineer/Writer/Adventurer/Raconteur  | liberty to obtain a little
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==== [e-mail] ====== [Copyright 1996 All rights reserved]====




From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Don Lockhart ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?

: Don Lockhart
: Labrador Canada
Sorry, but as far as I know there is no shortwave station broadcasting
the World Series, at least not in English.  I haven't heard of it being
broadcast in other languages either.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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Thomas R. Sundstrom wrote:
>
> Don Lockhart wrote:
> >
> > Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?
>
> You can't.

Ridiculous but true. I commented about this a while
back whereby RCI and CBC radio didn't broadcast the
finals of World Cup hockey. It amazes me that SW stations
in the US don't broadcast World Series or SuperBowl
etc. The BBC does it for big sporting events, and of course
R. Australia, Channel Africa and RNZI do it for their
important sporting fixtures.

dave, waterloo, ont.


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:11:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alec Lemas)
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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 18:42:54 GMT
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On Tue, 22 Oct 1996 16:47:31 GMT, Klausfiend
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>Thomas R. Sundstrom wrote:
>>
>> Don Lockhart wrote:
>> >
>> > Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?
>>
>> You can't.
>
>Ridiculous but true. I commented about this a while
>back whereby RCI and CBC radio didn't broadcast the
>finals of World Cup hockey. It amazes me that SW stations
>in the US don't broadcast World Series or SuperBowl
>etc. The BBC does it for big sporting events, and of course
>R. Australia, Channel Africa and RNZI do it for their
>important sporting fixtures.
>
>dave, waterloo, ont.

 Probably due to whoever has the broadcast rights.

 lemas
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From: Ray Osborne <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: world series
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==========Curt Phillips, 10/22/96==========

>>[e-mail] (Don Lockhart) wrote:
>>Where can I hear the world series on shortwave?
>>Don Lockhart
>>Labrador Canada

>  You might try to get Atlanta's WSB 750 AM, if there isn't another
>AM station on 750 near you.  New York's 660 AM is WFAN, an all sports
>station, but I'm not sure if they're carrying the games.
>  There should be *some* NYC station carrying the games, but it would need
>to be one of the powerhouses for you to have a shot at hearing it.

Both WFAN 660AM and WABC 770AM are carrying the World Series
in the New York area. I believe it is being carried by many CBS Radio
affiliates. Both New York stations are 50KW Clear Channel powerhouses.




Ray Osborne
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Mike H)
Subject: Re: world series
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I think AFN quit broadcasting on SW a few years back.

Mike Horan

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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
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Hello, All!

Want to know what's on shortwave right now?

Point your browser to:  http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide/

73s,
John Figliozzi



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John Figliozzi wrote:
>
> Hello, All!
>
> Want to know what's on shortwave right now?
>
> Point your browser to:  http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide/
>
> 73s,
> John Figliozzi


If you haven't tried John's searchable database - please do!
Very well done and should be useful for all the newbies out there wwho
want to know what's on shortwave - as well as some of us OT's!!

THIS is what this newsgroup should be about!!

Keep up the great work John.


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From: [e-mail] (lou nahhas)
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Subject: yaesu stuff
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I just ran into a yaesu reciever fr-101 and a frg-8800 reeicever
Does any one know what frequencies they receive
and what their worth or how old they are ?

thanks   Lou Nahhas



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From: [e-mail] (Neil Gould)
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Subject: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G vs ATS909
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I know  "YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G" has been beaten around here for a
while, but looking thru one of the magazines, I saw the ad for the
AT909.  I know it costs more, but not that much more for a long term
purchase. It seems to have a lot of additional features, but still
not in the >$400 range.  Any comments on how well it performs, added
features, etc. Both YB 400 and Sony SW7600G have been around for a
while and seem to be needing an upgrade. My current portable is a
Sony 2002.

Thanks,

Neil Gould
WA5ZGC



From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:12:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G vs ATS909
Date: 28 Oct 1996 16:41:47 GMT
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Neil Gould ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I know  "YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G" has been beaten around here for a
: while, but looking thru one of the magazines, I saw the ad for the
: AT909.  I know it costs more, but not that much more for a long term
: purchase. It seems to have a lot of additional features, but still
: not in the >$400 range.  Any comments on how well it performs, added
: features, etc. Both YB 400 and Sony SW7600G have been around for a
: while and seem to be needing an upgrade. My current portable is a
: Sony 2002.

: Thanks,

: Neil Gould
: WA5ZGC
I'd say the biggest flaw with the ATS909 is not having a synch detector.
I'd rather see that than 306 memory positions and the Radio Data System
decoder, which isn't of much use in most of North America.  Still, if I
were buying a new receiver I'd definitely consider it, as I've quite
enjoyed my ATS803a over the past several years.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
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Subject: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
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Can anyone speak to this question concerning how these radios function
in a midwestern town like St. Louis?
Robert Shea
[e-mail]
St. louis


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From: [e-mail] (R. A. Green)
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On 27 Oct 1996 03:46:13 GMT, [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
wrote:

>Can anyone speak to this question concerning how these radios function
>in a midwestern town like St. Louis?
>Robert Shea
>[e-mail]
>St. louis
Do radios act differently in the midwest, specifically St Louis, than
they do in other places? Am I missing something here? Just when I
thought I was starting to figure this stuff out...


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:12:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Parkhill)
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Subject: Re: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
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[e-mail] (R. A. Green) wrote:

>On 27 Oct 1996 03:46:13 GMT, [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
>wrote:

>>Can anyone speak to this question concerning how these radios function
>>in a midwestern town like St. Louis?
>>Robert Shea
>>[e-mail]
>>St. louis
>Do radios act differently in the midwest, specifically St Louis, than
>they do in other places? Am I missing something here? Just when I
>thought I was starting to figure this stuff out...

All that UFO activity makes everything different in the midwest! :-)


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From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:12:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
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Subject: Re: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
Date: 28 Oct 1996 06:53:20 GMT
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R. A. Green ([e-mail]) wrote:
: On 27 Oct 1996 03:46:13 GMT, [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
: wrote:

: >Can anyone speak to this question concerning how these radios function
: >in a midwestern town like St. Louis?
: >Robert Shea
: >[e-mail]
: >St. louis
: Do radios act differently in the midwest, specifically St Louis, than
: they do in other places? Am I missing something here? Just when I
: thought I was starting to figure this stuff out...
Shortwave signals tend to be weaker in central North America than along
the coasts, especially the East Coast.  Therefore it might be helpful in
choosing between the two radios if one was more sensitive to signals than
the other.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


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From: "David W. Knisely" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 06:47:26 -0800
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The radios act about the same.  However, the reception of Europe from the
U.S. east coast, and the western Pacific rim stations from the west coast
are a little better than they are here in the midwest.  I use the
ICF-7600G, and I have found it to be a really nice unit at a nice price.
--
David W. Knisely, KA0CZC   email: [e-mail]
1616 North 14th St., Beatrice, Nebr.  68310

Prairie Astronomy Club, Inc.  http://www.infoanalytic.com/pac/

BABYLON 5: Our last best hope for QUALITY science fiction.


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From: [e-mail] (DSchopp)
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Subject: Re: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
Date: 28 Oct 1996 11:42:31 GMT
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In article <551l90$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:

> R. A. Green ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : On 27 Oct 1996 03:46:13 GMT, [e-mail](Robert J. Shea)
> : wrote:
>
> : >Can anyone speak to this question concerning how these radios function
> : >in a midwestern town like St. Louis?
> : >Robert Shea
> : >[e-mail]
> : >St. louis
> : Do radios act differently in the midwest, specifically St Louis, than
> : they do in other places? Am I missing something here? Just when I
> : thought I was starting to figure this stuff out...
> Shortwave signals tend to be weaker in central North America than along
> the coasts, especially the East Coast.  Therefore it might be helpful in
> choosing between the two radios if one was more sensitive to signals than
> the other.
>
> tim gueguen [e-mail]

I live in a suburb of St. Louis and have owned both radios. If making a
choice today I would choose the Sony, it has a sync detector, better build
quality, uses 4 x AA batteries as opposed to 6 x AA batteries, and the
batteries last longer in the Sony. I think the Sony is somewhat more
sensitive than the YB 400 and has a lower noise floor than the YB 400.
Also the Sony has true selectable sideband which makes a big difference.
With the Sony you can tune to a station, select a sideband, and listen on
that sideband if you choose, with the sync detector turned off. I found
the sync detector on the 7600G was "noiser" than the sync detector on my
2010 but it's a nice feature to have. If features are important to you
then the Grundig is the radio to buy. But for pure SW listening I would
choose the Sony.

As for signals being weaker in the midwest, I suppose that's true but have
been able to hear what I want to hear when I want to hear it and to me
that's what SW listening is all about. Within the last two weeks I've
heard Radio Cario and the English language broadcast of All India radio.
Granted the reception wasn't the greatest but I was ablle to listen and ID
the stations. Radio St. Helena was very audible yesterday on USB.

Dan Schopp

Dan Schopp


From [e-mail] Wed Oct 30 07:12:09 1996
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From: "Stephen N. Phipps" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: YB400 vs. Sony 76600. Which for St. Louis?
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DSchopp wrote:

> I live in a suburb of St. Louis and have owned both radios. If making a
> choice today I would choose the Sony, it has a sync detector, better build
> quality, uses 4 x AA batteries as opposed to 6 x AA batteries, and the
> batteries last longer in the Sony.

I live in southwest Missouri and I must agree that the Sony 7600G would
be the better choice. My YB400 does an excellent job receiving the big
SW stations like the BBC and Radio Havana, but it can't compare with the
Sony in picking up weaker SW stations mostly due to the Sony's sync
detection. That's the way I would go.

Stephen Phipps
[e-mail]
Joplin, MO


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:00 1996
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From: Felix <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Balloon-borne antenna?
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What's a good source of infor on balloon-borne antennas for receiving?
I'm thinking of a DXpedition to a coastal location and wondering how
much difference a few hundred feet of vertical wire could make.
Interested in receiving only, but everything from 30 MHz down to
the ground. Presumably LF and VLF is where it would really make the
difference. Can anybody advise me based on experience? Thanks!
--
Felix


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
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Subject: DX test Results
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:10:11 GMT
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Here's the results I've received of the most recent DX tests:

WPPI-1330 Douglasville, GA tested 10/25/96 from 12:00-2:00 am EDT:

Bob Karchevski of Sunnyvale, CA reports that he was unable to hear the
test, but did hear KWKW out of Los Angeles, KKPZ in Portland with
religious format, and an UNID with Greek-type music. I was unable to
try
for the test myself, and there were no other reports of reception sent
to me. I'm not certain that it ran.

WHLY-1580 South Bend, IN tested 10/25/96 from1 6:00-7:00 am EDT:

No reports of reception received for this test.

That's all for now...

Lynn.
([e-mail])




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Geralyn M. Hollerman)
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Subject: DX tests Summary
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For anyone interested, here's a reminder of upcoming DX tests; if
anyone
has any additions or corrections, please contact me.

Sunday, November 3, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, November 4, 1996 - WIMN-1220, Stillwater, MN 1:30-2:00 am EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sunday, November 10, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Sunday, November 10, 1996 - WJCE-680, Memphis, TN 1:00-7:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, November 11, 1996 - CIGM-790, Sudbury, ON 1:00-1:30 am EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sunday, November 17, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, November 18, 1996 - KALM-1290, Thayer, MO 1:00-1:30 am EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Monday, November 18, 1996 - KKOJ-1190, Jackson, MN 1:30-2:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Saturday, November 23, 1996 - WTMY-1280, Sarasota, FL 12:00-12:30 am
EST. (IRCA)

Saturday, November 23, 1996 - WBRD-1420, Palmetto, FL 12:30-1:00 am
EST. (IRCA)

Sunday, November 24, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Sunday, December 1, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Sunday, December 1, 1996 - KGVW-640, Belgrade, MT 2:00-2:30 am EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sunday, December 8, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, December 9, 1996 - KAAM-620, Plano, TX 2:00-2:30 am EST.
(IRCA)

Saturday, December 14, 1996 - KSTL-690, ST. Louis, MO 3:00-3:30 am
EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sunday, December 15, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, December 16, 1996 - WSAF-1180, Summerville, GA 2:30-3:00 am
EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sunday, December 22, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Sunday, December 29, 1996 - WWCN-770, Estero, FL 3:00-4:00 am EST.
(IRCA)

Monday, December 30, 1996 - KJSL-630, St. Louis, MO 3:00-3:30 am EST.
(IRCA)
EMAIL: [e-mail]

Please remember, what's listed as being on, say, Monday *may* be what
you
consider Sunday night!

If you try for (or hear) any of these tests, PLEASE post a message
letting me
know, and please, drop the station personnel a note, via e-mail or
snail
mail, thanking them for running the test! Also, for brevity's sake, I
didn't post the QSL addresses; if you need these, let me know!

Lynn.
([e-mail])




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:03 1996
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From: Greg White <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: what station and group is this?
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:47:58 -0600
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I was found this while listening to my radio looking for a station.  What
group is on 11715.0 from 14:00-15:00 utc in English?  They had religeous
music and some type of chants and the song that they closed with was I
will never forget my people and I could only cacth that they were from
new mexico.
  Thanx
Greg white




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:05 1996
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From: Dave Thorn <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 13:13:01 -0400
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[e-mail] wrote:
> I have a Sony ICF-2010. Unfortunately when using it plugged into the AC curr
ent I get a rather nasty hum, louder depeneding on signal strength (weaker sig
nal .. louder hum). This is not present when
operating on battery power. I have replaced the AC adapter with the a
new one from Sony, but to no avail. The hum was there with the old
adapter, too. I didn't replace it because of this problem. I have
narrowed it down to being something in the AC here, as I don't get this
hum if I take the radio on the road. As I live in an apartment, there
isn't much I can do in terms of re-wiring, etc. So,
> what are my options in terms of noise suppressors/ line filters, etc.


The first response you received was a good one but I found that
reversing the adaptor in the AC outlet sometimes fixes the AC hum.  Do
all the outlets in the apt. have this problem?  If it's limited to just
one then I'll bet the outlet is wired incorrectly - hot and neutral
reversed.
Good luck.....


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:06 1996
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From: T   E   I   X   E  I   R   A <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Amateur Radio Test Cancelled In Fremont for November
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The Amateur Radio Testing in Fremont, CA. has been cancelled for November 5, 1
996.
Because of problems finding a new site, future tests will be smaller in size a
nd
"BY APPOINTMENT ONLY"!  until further notice.  If you would like an appointmen
t
to test in December 1996 contact: Dennis WA6JVZ <[e-mail]> or Don
AC6TG <[e-mail]>




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:07 1996
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From: Greg White <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 22:11:56 -0600
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To: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
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On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, John Figliozzi wrote:

> Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:47:13 -0400
> From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
> To: [e-mail].
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Subject: Re: Radio St Helena Huge signal
>
> Damn, Joe!
>
> I was hoping it was blanked here by some disturbance  :-)
>
> Came back from soccer practice with the kids at 3 this afternoon and
> forgot all about it.  I've got to start writing myself little reminder
> notes now that I'm a third of the way into my 40s!
>
> Glad reception was better this year than last time.  Just wish I'd of
> heard it  ;-(
>
> John Figliozzi
>
you are not alone buddy.>
>
>



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:08 1996
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From: Orrin Edwards <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: RHC frequency change
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 08:42:55 -0500
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I noticed that Radio Havana Cuba has moved their 49 meter
frequency fron 6000 kHz to 6060 kHz.

----
Orrin - Long Island, New York
[e-mail]
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/            (Personal)
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/carib.html  (Caribbean)
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/syocc.html  (Camera Club)



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Byan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: How can I eliminate a hum on my receiver
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 14:13:14 -0400
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:

> I have narrowed it down to being something in the AC here, as I don't
> get this hum if I take the radio on the road. As I live in an

Since the hum doesn't appear when you use the batteries, the noise must be
conducted along the power-cord from the AC supply.

I recommend you obtain one of the snap-open rectangular ferrite cores from
your local Radio Shack and wind half-a-dozen turns or more of the
power-cord around it to make an RF choke. Put the core as close to the
wall-wart (transformer) as possible. This should keep the RF noise from
propagating along the power-core up  to your receiver.

Regards,
-Steve

--
Steve Byan                                  internet: [e-mail]
Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.
1601 Trapelo Road                           phone: [phone]
Waltham, MA 02154                           FAX: [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KaiLudwig)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Address for BBC Relay Stations
Date: 29 Oct 1996 14:22:24 -0500
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In <550i8n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (ashley
gulbransen) writes:

>I sent the report for the Russian site to Voice of Russia, and got a
>note saying that they only verify VOR transmissions, not other
>broadcasters, who use their transmitters.

Vo Russia doesn't operate transmitters itself. Reports for transmissions
via Popovka/ St. Peterburg and Bolshakovo/ Kaliningrad stations can be
sent to

GPR-2
QSL Verification Service
ul. Akademika Pavlova 13A
197 376 St. Peterburg
Russia.

Kai Ludwig



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter Van Yperen)
Date: 29 Oct 96 20:05:51
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: south coast radio adress
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Alexander BBS / HCC OS/2 gg - [phone] & 2860587
Lines: 17

Hello,
Is ther somebody who know the adress and fax-number of south coast radio,U.K
transmitting on 945 Khz.

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

73's de peter


... Again a member of the Benelux DX-Club
~~~ Blue Wave v2.12 [NR]

--
| Via alex.xs4all.nl - HCC OS/2 GG Alexander BBS Rotterdam [NL]
| FidoNet 2:500/158 & 2:500/285 - [phone] & [phone], both ISDN
| Standard disclaimer: The views of this user are strictly his/her own.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (kEN Colburn)
Subject: Re: Questions from a newbie
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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i have the same radio DX 395, also on west coast of NA and if u use a
longwire antenna attached to the telescopic you'll hear a lot more.
NOthing like a $2000 reciever of course. Also the SCAN mode,(pushing the
up/down buttons) will fly by weaker stations, you need to push it slowly
and go to every freq to hear them.

--
If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:13 1996
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From: Kent Phillips <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: 1240 AM - KCRH?
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 14:01:10 -0800
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To: Lasse <[e-mail]>

Lasse wrote:
>
> Hello!
> I heard i Sweden in december 95, a station on 1240 Khz from USA
> > Thank you for all help!
> Lars Hedberg, Uppsala, Sweden
> [e-mail]

Lars,
KCRT is 1240 AM in Trinadad.MO USA.  KCRH is a 89.9 FM in Haywayard CA
there is no listing for a KZRH at all. Any questions please e-m me.
Kent Phillips


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 23:30:27 GMT
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Wim Tetelepta <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
>
>I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
>
>Is there somebody who can give me some advice
Forget the Kenwood;  if you get the JRC, get the D version;  I'd hold
off on the AOR 'cause I'll bet you it's not quite perfect, just yet.
dr



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: New SW radio peeve
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>>It seems the new portables all have that 1"wide by X" tall shape.
>>Personally i like the older,breadbox shape so they don't fall over when u
>>adjust the dials. Why don't companies make them like this?

This one won't fall over:

        http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/0150.html

dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: IS HE IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEALERS?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 05:05:12 GMT
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Eric Matthews ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Kanadians suck!
: --
: Eric Matthews
: [e-mail]
: "Huked on Fonics Wurked Fir Mee!"
Are you talkin' to me?  Are you talkin' to me?  I don't see any other
Canadians on this thread, so that must mean yooor talkin' to me.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham radio in danger
Date: 30 Oct 1996 05:18:38 GMT
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Bryan Cowan ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>, "Ryan, Jeffrey
: W." <[e-mail]> wrote:

: > I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions t
o
: > 50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?
: >
: > Jeff, N3VMH

: It probably comes from the same people who want you to believe that
: Clinton will have the feds police all broadcasts for content after the
: election.
This probably is just a rumor, but would it really be a bad idea?  Do you
really need that 1500 watt linear?  50 watts on HF really wouldn't be
that much of a burden for the average ham operator, and it would probably
equalise things a bit between the "rich" hams who can afford the best
gear and antennas, and the rest who have more modest setups.

In all seriousness, I think that if anyone was planning to limit the RF
power of radio stations they would be far more interested in broadcast
stations using tens or hundreds of kilowatts of power, not the majority
of hams who use around 100 watts.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code questio
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 06:04:00 GMT
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Organization: TGT Technologies / The MOG-UR'S EMS: 818-366-1238
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CA>From: Tony Calguire <[e-mail]>
CA>Subject: Re: CW/Morse Code question

CA>On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, Len Anderson wrote:

CA>>    "CW" is an abbreviation for Continuous Wave.  However, in the last
CA>>    half century plus a couple decades, CW is taken to be On-Off Keying
CA>>    (OOK) Morse code.  "Morse code" is that pattern of on-offs devised by

CA>Thanks for the reply.  Now, I have another question...
CA>What exactly is continuous about this so-called "continuous wave"?  It
CA>seems to me that a carrier wave being turned on and off constantly isn't
CA>continuous at all; it's discontinuous.

   "CW" came to mean Morse code in amateur radio community when they
   switched from Spark transmitters ("Damped Wave") to vacuum tube
   transmitters (which have a Continuous Wave output when the key is
   held down).

   Spark generation involved a literal arc discharge across a tuned
   circuit.  The circuit would recirculate the current impulse but
   slowly damp down due to losses in the tuned circuit...hence the
   "damped wave" name.  In many navies of the world, radio operators
   were called "Sparky" or "Sparks" from the sparking of those old WW
   One and before spark transmitters.  The name held on even if those
   same navies all changed to vacuum tube transmitters.

---
 * OLX 2.1 * My headache will be gone...here comes Moses with tablets!


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:21 1996
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From: gary@acsusun (Gary Kopff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Radio St.Helena Audible in the UK NOW!!!
Date: 30 Oct 1996 09:15:04 GMT
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Simon Collings ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Yes, I can hear it - a bit faultering at first, but the governor's
: speech was clearly audible at 1900 UTC on 11092.5 USB followed by
: introductions and band music.

: Reception is quite good with the speech very clear and easy to
: understand.  There is just a bit of TV time base in my locality.

: The RX setup here is an AR7030 with Cap.Co. Magnetic loop antenna
: (3.4-12.7MHz).  There should be no problem hearing this in the UK
: and probably elsewhere in Europe.

Also received here in Sydney, Australia at 1900 UTC.
Signal weak and barely readable.
RX: YAESU FRG-100 with long wire.

Signal faded out by 21:00

An exciting DX catch !

Gary Kopff
Mt Kuring-gai. NSW. AUSTRALIA





From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:22 1996
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Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 11:56:52 +0100
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From: "Marc Blanchard (F-20371)" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Yeasu / AOR Problems & Questions
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Hi SWL'ers

1/ I have a Yeasu FRG8800, and I have this problem :
When I switch on it, I have only the light shine. But no frequency appeared.
Anybody has an idea ?

2/ I have an AOR8000 and I'd like to connect the FRT7700 (reception antenna
matcher)
I have 3 connexions : The RED connected on the LO-Z antenna, The GREY
connected on the HI-Z antenna, and the ground. My AOR have only a BNC connecto
r.
How can I connect these cables to optimize my AOR receptor

Thanks,
73/212

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Marc Blanchard - [e-mail]
Intranet/Internet & Viruses Engineer
Radio Technologies Amateur
SWL: F-20371 OP: (14)27GE01
        G.E.R.E.F.
        Poste Restante
        27140 GISORS FRANCE
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter DeRusso)
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Subject: Re: Saw This Recently...(SW on TV)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 11:07:16 GMT
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[e-mail](Steve S) wrote:

>In <[e-mail]> "Christopher A. King" <[e-mail]>
>writes:
>>
>>Was watching CNN one morning, and they had on a commercial for
>Folger's
>>coffee.  There's the usual image of the woman in a robe sitting down
>and
>>enjoying a hot cup of the stuff, but she was sitting next to a small
>>table that had a _Sony ICF-2010_ on it!
>>
>>Anyone else catch this one...?
>>
>>C.K.

>I just noticed it the other day but I thought it was a Satellit 700.

>Steve S.
>KAF8111
I saw the same or a similar commercial. It had everything...a rain
storm or snow snorm, a fire in the fireplace, a nice hot cup of
Folgers and Sony ICF-2010 sitting there...er, anyone make out what the
freq. was on the set?



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Joseph)
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Must have large, bright freq readout (clearly readable in the dark)
and tuning dial.

Other features/performance not as important.

Under $400 ?



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Hans Pants)
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I'm thinking about buying a Sony ICF-SW77. Any comments for or against?
How is it with utilities? Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mika Makelainen)
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Subject: Transmitter power of Radio Mogadishu?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 13:58:36 GMT
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Does anyone know the transmitter powers of the three stations all
calling themselves "Radio Mogadishu", which currently operate in
Mogadishu, Somalia?

I'm specifically intrested in the pro-Aideed Radio Mogadishu (Voice of
the People) on 6980 kHz, and the pro-Osman Ato station, Radio
Mogadishu (Voice of the Somali Peace Processing) on 6711 kHz, both of
which I've picked up here in Finland.

Mika Makelainen  -  [e-mail]

Mika Makelainen, Finland  ***  E-Mail: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:27 1996
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From: Jake Brodsky <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Best shortwaves out there?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:11:34 -0500
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To: Edward Lipman <[e-mail]>

Edward Lipman wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm just coming back into SWLing or more accurately DXing since a long
> hiatus from 1985. My current two receivers, left over from those days,
> are an Icom R70 and a Collins R390.
>
> Questions:
>
> What is the best shortwave today in terms of sensistivity etc? Is it
> still the NRDs? What is their top model these days?
>
> Does Drake still come close? Ditto, what's their new model?
>
> Has Icom done anything to bridge the gap?
>
> ARE ANY OF THESE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS OVER MY R-70?
>
> Convenience etc (digital timers, remote control) irrelevant.
>
> Lastly, what's the best outdoor active antenna these days?
>
> Any and all help appreciated,
>
> Edward

Since I own an R70, perhaps I can help.  The audio quality on an R70
in AM mode stinks.  I get better audio out of my Grundig YB400.  But
when the interference gets nasty and you're listening to a CW, RTTY,
or SSB signal, the R70 is still a good bet.  You can get better radios
than the R70 of course, but you'll spend a Kilobuck or more.
Frankly, it isn't worth it to me.  If I were in your shoes I'd spend
my money on a good antenna farm.  One parting note:  if there are any
powerful AM stations (a mile or less away) or if you have some really
well equipped ham stations that close to you, consider upgrading.
While sensitivity and selectivity are good in the R70, the dynamic
range leaves a little bit to be desired.

73,

Jake Brodsky, mailto:[e-mail]
PP-ASEL IA, Cessna Cardinal N30946, Based @ MD24
Amateur Radio Station AB3A
"Beware of the massive impossible!"


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Dorn)
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Subject: Wanted: Opinions on Yaesu FRG8800
Date: 30 Oct 1996 16:02:11 GMT
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Hello,
  A friend who does not have internet access has asked me about the Yaesu
FRG8800. I know relatively little about it, but told him I would find out
what I could. I saw the review on the Radio Netherlands page, but would
appreciate your experience and views. Any owners out there? What is the
overall performance like for casual listening, and limited DX? What about
audio? My friend is also considering the Lowe HF150 or possibly the
Yaesu FRG100. Are these units that much better than the 8800? I
appreciate your time and feedback.
Chris



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:30 1996
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From: Kent Winrich <[e-mail]>
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Subject: MW Antennas
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:02:45 -0600
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OK guys (gals too??)

How about a discussion of what antennas you are/have used for MW DXing.
I would like to purchase a Kiwa loop, but I do not want to spend that
much for now.  Has anyone used to Kiwa Pocket loop?  How does that
compare to the Select-A-Tenna?  Or How about the Palomar?

I am presently using a GE SRIII and a Kenwood TS-430.  I live in the
outer suburbs, so I to have to deal with a few locals, so directionality
would be nice.

How 'bout it?

Kent
Wisconsin Radio Page http://www.execpc.com/~kwin/radio.html


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Mahanna)
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Subject: BCB DX LOOP PLANS?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 11:12:27 -0500
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Where could I find plans to build a Select-a-Tenna (or better) BCB Loop for my
 GE SR III?

Thanks,
Tom



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From: [e-mail] (Casey Bahr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 16:25:05 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Don Brady)
 writes:
>[e-mail] (Casey Bahr) wrote:
>
>>Please post this info as I'm very interested in this subject
>>as well (esp. wrt Russian).  Or if there's not general interest
>>could you e-mail me anything you send to Frank, too?  TIA!
>
>If you take a typical community college course they will not have sufficient
>emphasis on comprehension to be of any real value in listening o the
>language.

I'm taking one of those courses now and I agree, but it's also essential
for me to be exposed to the nuts and bolts of the grammar and spelling,
etc. as well, so it's useful.

>
>So the shortwave courses and/or an academically-based tapes course is the
>way to go.  The travel-oriented bookstore tape courses are useless.

That's what I'm hoping for from the SW courses, plus listening to
Russian language broadcasts. I view tapes as a last resort. Sequential
access is just too cumbersome for me. I've managed to collect some
sound bites on my Mac, which have been wonderful, because I can instantly
repeat a word or phrase over and over easily.

>
>Plus with the listening approach you end up with an authentic accent that
>will wow everybody.

I have a lot of help already in that area! My wife is Ukrainian, so
of course speaks both Russian and Ukrainian fluently. Why don't I just
have her teach me everything in the first place? For the same reason
I resist the temptation to teach her how to drive myself. Think about it. :)
But she's absolutely a great tutor when I get stuck on some finer point
of my homework.

-- Casey (a s2b 7600G owner...)

>

--
********************************
Casey Bahr, [e-mail]
677-6247 (voice), 677-9147 (fax)
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Thomas Mahanna)
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Subject: Tesla Society Broadcast?
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Hi:
        Has the Intl Tesla Soc. changed its broadcast schedule again? It was
on at 12AM Monday (EST). Wha happend?

Thanks,
Tom




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Jacobs)
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        I don't completely understand how Passport to World Band Radio
rates things.  On page 108 of the 1997 edition the Sangean ATS-808 is
given three stars and the good value cents sign.  On the same page teh
Yacht Boy 305 is given two and a half stars and the good value cents sign
AND the "Passports Choice" award.  They're the exact same price, and the
Sangean is rated higher in stars but the Grundig gets the "Passport's
Choice"!  Anyone have any theories which might help me decide which is the
better radio?

                        Michael Jacobs

--
Michael C. Jacobs  -  [e-mail]
- Certified Netware Engineer
- IBM Certified OS/2 Engineer
- IBM Certified Lan Server Engineer


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:35 1996
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From: Matthew Clune <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Best shortwaves out there?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 09:25:13 -0800
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Hello Edward,

I bought a Sony 7600G after doing a lot of research. For SW listening,
I only use it to tune into WEWN (http://www.ewtn.com/wewn.htm), the
shortwave station for EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network), a faithful
Catholic station.

A good source of general information for you is at:

Radio Netherlands
http://www.rnw.nl/en/pub/

Edward Lipman wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm just coming back into SWLing or more accurately DXing since a long
> hiatus from 1985. My current two receivers, left over from those days,
> are an Icom R70 and a Collins R390.
>
> Questions:
>
> What is the best shortwave today in terms of sensistivity etc? Is it
> still the NRDs? What is their top model these days?
>
> Does Drake still come close? Ditto, what's their new model?
>
> Has Icom done anything to bridge the gap?
>
> ARE ANY OF THESE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS OVER MY R-70?
>
> Convenience etc (digital timers, remote control) irrelevant.
>
> Lastly, what's the best outdoor active antenna these days?
>
> Any and all help appreciated,
>
> Edward

--
Matthew Clune
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:37 1996
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From: Matthew Clune <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Any SWL stores on the web? Anywhere to mail-order receivers etc?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 09:37:42 -0800
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Hello Edward,

Following is categorized shortwave radio information.


VENDORS

Electronic Equipment Bank (EEB)
http://www.access.digex.net/~eeb/eeb.html
This is probably the cheapest source while also being reliable. I bought
my Sony ICF-SW7600G from them. They paid the return postage when I
needed to replace the radio.

Universal Radio, Inc.
http://www.universal-radio.com/index.html
Almost as inexpensive as EEB--a few of their products are less
expensive. They have one of the best Web sites. If you will consider
used equipment with a guarantee, try them. See their catalog listing of
portable shortwave radios at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable.html

Grove Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.grove.net/index.html
Apparently have a good reputation, but generally more expensive.

Gilfer Shortwave
http://www.gilfer.com/
Apparently have a good reputation, but generally more expensive.

There are others on the internet, but these are the ones I thought most
appealing.


FAQs (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/internet/news/faq/rec.radio.shortwave.html


INFORMATION RESOURCES

Radio Netherlands
http://www.rnw.nl/rnw/
Do not sell shortwave products. Have some detailed reviews.

1997 Passport to World Band Radio
ISSN is 0897-0157. ISBN is 0-914941-39-9.
One of the main resources for those in-the-know. I have not seen it yet.
Updated annually. Check a local bookstore. I believe they have reviews
on the various radios.


RECOMMENDED RADIOS BETWEEN $150 AND $260

Sony ICF-SW7600G (The one I bought for $180 plus shipping and a DC power
supply.)

Grundig Yacht Boy 400 (The nearest competitor to the Sony ICF-SW7600G
for quality and price.)

Sangean ATS-818 & 818CS (The brand EWTN promotes and sells over their
shortwave radio station WEWN. The 818CS model has a built-in cassette
recorder.)

Radio Shack DX-390 & DX-392 (These are the Sangean ATS-818 & 818CS
models with a Radio Shack name plate. They cost more and do not include
a DC power supply in the price--the Sangean models do.)

Be very careful about buying a new radio in a lower price range.


FYI

WEWN (EWTN) Catholic Shortwave Radio Programming Schedule
http://www.ewtn.com/wewn.htm

WEWN Frequency Chart
http://www.ewtn.com/freq.htm


Edward Lipman wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if there are any Web pages of organizations that sell
> shortwaves (quality) and accessories (active antennas, for instance) and
> books online? Or at least have an online catalog or ad from whic one can
> then phone in anorder?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Edward

--
Matthew Clune
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:38 1996
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From: Matthew Clune <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: New SW radio peeve
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 09:46:49 -0800
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Hello Ken,

EEB sent me a decent radio stand for my Sony 7600G, no additional charge. I
have seen these for sale around $10. The stand helps with these shallow depth
cases.

kEN Colburn wrote:
>
> It seems the new portables all have that 1"wide by X" tall shape.
> Personally i like the older,breadbox shape so they don't fall over when u
> adjust the dials. Why don't companies make them like this?
>
> --
> If you'd like to sponsor me (as little as $5) in this year's LOVE RIDE
> for Muscular Dystrophy, emale me.
>   [e-mail]
> http://www.mainelink.net/~writer/poster/Poster.html

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Matthew Clune
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:39 1996
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From: Matthew Clune <[e-mail]>
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Hello Mark,

From what I've read (I'm no expert), I hope you have properly grounded this
wire to avoid any shocking surprises from bad weather!

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I'm right in the middle of a large city with a population of about
> 300,000, and my reception is great with my Radio Shack DX-375, much
> better than if I was in the country, because my antenna is a white
> camouflaged wire going between my window and the roof of my 14-storey
> high-rise apartment building.  If I was in the country, it would be
> impossible to get an antenna up this high.  Also I'm lucky that there's
> no other high-rises within about half a mile from me.  And there's no
> buildings in the whole city higher than 15 or 16 storeys.
>
> The door to the roof is never locked, so I just took the elevator to the
> 14th floor and then walked up the stairs to the roof.  Then I taped the
> antenna around the outside edge of the roof (where the rain gutter would
> be, if there was a rain gutter).  The wire goes in a complete square
> around the whole building.  It's more than 100 feet of wire just to make
> this square, not counting another 50 feet or so to go down to my window.
> And since I taped the wire to the *outside* edge of the roof, if anyone
> else goes up on the roof, they would never even see the wire.  (Also I
> used white tape and white wire so no one can see the wire from the
> outside, since the whole building is bright white.)  Also I was careful to
> not let the wire black anyone else's window when it hangs from the roof
> down to my window.
>
> Mark

--
Matthew Clune
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Maarten van Damme)
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Subject: Who uses Graham Maynard Loop?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:55:31 GMT
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Mr Whitt of Medium Wave Circle posted a list of Loop antennas for
mediumwave.
One of the names that were on the list was of Graham Maynard. His
loops seem to be popular and used by many MW listeners and DX-ers. I
talked to Mr. Maynard on the phone and he explained the different
types available and their prices (which are not cheap but decent). And
lower than the KIWA Loop for sure!


Does anyone use an antenna of Mr. Maynard? What type, how do they
look, how are they constructed and how is their performance and ease
of use?

Hope to hear from you,


Maarten van Damme


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:41 1996
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Subject: Re: New SW radio peeve
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:19:20 GMT
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>EEB sent me a decent radio stand for my Sony 7600G, no additional charge. I
>have seen these for sale around $10. The stand helps with these shallow depth
>cases.

Those folding metal holders with rubberized coating they use for
displaying commemorative plates work well, also.
dr


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Cheap Shortwave Receivers for Developing Countries
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:20:39 GMT
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Joe Baker <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am looking for sources for inexpensive shortwave receivers that
>would be suitable for widespread distribution and use in developing
>countries.  I recall articles appearing about two years ago describing
>inexpensive, hand-cranked sets, but I can't find them.  I would
>greatly appreciate any information you could provide (or pointers
>to volunteer groups that could help with this).  I am posting this
>for a non-profit that would like to increase information flows into
>a country that is dramatically restricting the press.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Joe Baker
>[e-mail]
Do a websearch for Baygen Freeplay.
dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: DRAKE SW1
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:25:16 GMT
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matt <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Sander Schimmelpenninck wrote:
>>
>> In article <[e-mail]>, matt <[e-mail]> wrote:
>> >HAS ANYONE USED THE DRAKE SW1 RADIO? I'M INTERESTED IN HOW IT PERFORMS.
>>
>> Do you refer to an AM-only tube set made circa 1967, crystalled for MW and
the
>> main SW broadcast bands, with a variable-frequency oscillator covering 500
KHz
>> per band? If so, the short answer is "great".
>>
The Lowe SRX 100 looks more promising, as it has SSB and a list price
of under $350.  Anyone seen it?
        http://www.lowe.co.uk/srx100.html
dr


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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[e-mail] (Michael Jacobs) wrote:

>
>       I don't completely understand how Passport to World Band Radio
>rates things.  On page 108 of the 1997 edition the Sangean ATS-808 is
>given three stars and the good value cents sign.  On the same page teh
>Yacht Boy 305 is given two and a half stars and the good value cents sign
>AND the "Passports Choice" award.  They're the exact same price, and the
>Sangean is rated higher in stars but the Grundig gets the "Passport's
>Choice"!  Anyone have any theories which might help me decide which is the
>better radio?
>
>                       Michael Jacobs
Count the Grundig ads.
dr

>Michael C. Jacobs  -  [e-mail]
>- Certified Netware Engineer
>- IBM Certified OS/2 Engineer
>- IBM Certified Lan Server Engineer



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:45 1996
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From: "Stephen N. Phipps" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: New SW radio peeve
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:37:58 -0800
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kEN Colburn wrote:
> >
> > It seems the new portables all have that 1"wide by X" tall shape.
> > Personally i like the older,breadbox shape so they don't fall over when u
> > adjust the dials. Why don't companies make them like this?

I do too. It would be nice to see a company like Sangean or Grundig make
a nice true tabletop SW receiver for around $200 or so to compete with
the cheaper portables.

Stephen Phipps - N0LNY
[e-mail]


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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I just wish to correct a statement I saw recently,  Nixon did not force CBS t
o
cancel the
>Smother's Brothers show, it was LBJ.

Mighty powerful ex-president, that Johnson fellow....



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:48 1996
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From: Earle Beach
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Grundig Classic -- First Impressions
Date: 30 Oct 1996 19:11:55 GMT
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>I've been intrigued by the ads for this thing. Can you answer a couple more
>questions for me...
>- it looks like it has analog tuning, like the original.  Yet you mentioned
>a "tuning button".  Is it analog, or digital that looks analog?

Bad choice of words on my part. Should've said knob.

>- the price is about $250, as I recall.  Assuming the electronics are the
>   equivalent of a  $180 Yacht-Boy, is the cabinet decent quality -- is it
>   a $80 cabinet?

The price ended up being $264, shipping included.  I'd expected it to be
$252 per the flyer Grundig mailed me.  But since one of the other purchasers
posted the actual price on their web page, I guess I'll accept it.  It's
a whole buck and a half a month more.

It's wood and hand-crafted.  Hand-painted.  Probably makes the box sound
better.  So I'd say it was worth it.  It lacks the lw, ssb, and presets
of the better Yacht Boys, but three real speakers do a lot to compensate
for that.

>- does it have inputs where I could plug in another device, such as a
>   portable CD player?

Yes, it does have stereo jacks on the back cover.  Haven't tried them yet
though.

>- you say you "went and got the thing".  Did you find it in a shop, or is
>it only available by mail?

It's only available from Willabee & Ward, mail order vendor of semi-exotic
toys who do put you on a mailing list (and in my case charge $12 more than
the flyer).  Their number is 1-8700-367-4534, etc. 697-999.



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VOICE OF RUSSIA, MOSCOW
***********************

Broadcast Schedule for October, 27, 1996 to March, 30, 1997

English to Australia, New Zealand
06.00-08.00  21790, 17570, 15470, 12025
08.00-09.00  12025, 9875
09.00-11.00  17860, 9875, 9835, 9675

English to Europe
06.00-10.00  1323, 693
12.00-16.00  1323, 693
17.00-18.00  9890, 7440, 7180, 6130, 6110 5940, 4920
18.00-19.00  9890, 7440, 7180, 6130, 1143
19.00-20.00  9890, 7440, 7180, 6130, 6110, 5940, 4920
20.00-21.00  9890, 7440, 7180, 6130, 6110, 5940, 4920
21.00-22.00  9890, 7440, 7320, 7180, 7170, 6110, 5940
22.00-23.00  9890, 7440, 7400, 7360, 7320, 7205, 7180, 7105, 6110, 5940

English to North America
23.00-00.00  7180, 7125, 7105, 5940
00.00-01.00  7180, 7125, 7105
01.00-02.00  7125, 7105
02.00-03.00  13665, 12030, 9580, 7345, 7105 5930, 5920*
03.00-04.00  9580, 7345, 7175, 7105, 6150 5940, 5930, 5920*
04.00-05.00  9580, 7345, 7175, 6150, 5930, 5920*
05.00-08.00  7330, 7175, 6150, 5930, 5920*, 5905

English to South-East Asia
06.00-08.00  15460, 12035
08.00-09.00  15460, 12035, 7220
09.00-10.00  17860, 7220
10.00-11.00  17860, 17755, 15560, 15490, 13785 11655, 7220
11.00-12.00  17860, 17755, 15560, 15490, 15460 15120, 13785, 11655, 9705
12.00-13.00  17860, 17755, 15120, 13785, 11880 11655, 9875, 9820, 9755,
             9725,  4740
13.00-14.00  17860, 15460, 9705, 4975, 4740

* - Except Sundays

All times are UTC.

Source: www.vor.ru

NOTE: English to Africa not completed now.

-------------------------------------------------------------
Alexander Ageenkov, P.O.Box 1551, Sochi, 354000, Russia
                    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: REQ: Sony ICF-5900W info - "X-TAL" switch?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 13:16:12 -0600
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In article <5519gv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (John Kolb) wrote:

> Jim Joseph ([e-mail]) wrote:

> : The unit in question was bought at an auction for $9.00 !

> Sell it for $36, and you'll be making an obscene 300 % profit :)
>
> John Kolb  [e-mail]

Heck, I'd pay $36 for it as long as it worked well and was in good
cosmetic shape!

Chuck


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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G vs ATS909
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 13:21:44 -0600
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In article <552nob$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:

> Neil Gould ([e-mail]) wrote:
> : I know  "YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G" has been beaten around here for a
> : while, but looking thru one of the magazines, I saw the ad for the
> : AT909.  I know it costs more, but not that much more for a long term
> : purchase. It seems to have a lot of additional features, but still
> : not in the >$400 range.  Any comments on how well it performs, added
> : features, etc. Both YB 400 and Sony SW7600G have been around for a
> : while and seem to be needing an upgrade. My current portable is a
> : Sony 2002.
>
> : Thanks,
>
> : Neil Gould
> : WA5ZGC
> I'd say the biggest flaw with the ATS909 is not having a synch detector.
> I'd rather see that than 306 memory positions and the Radio Data System
> decoder, which isn't of much use in most of North America.  Still, if I
> were buying a new receiver I'd definitely consider it, as I've quite
> enjoyed my ATS803a over the past several years.

I agree that the lack of a Sync is an important factor considering the
Sangean costs significantly more coin.  However there are a number of
software bugs with the Sangean that were detailed in Magne's Monitoring
Times review that would cause me to wait a while until the bug's are
quashed.

Chuck  --  N9NON


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:52 1996
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From: "Jory McIntosh, KB5UBS" <[e-mail]>
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I have an AOR AR8000 that receives from 100 Khz to 1950 Mhz. I verified
this by receiving an air nav beacon on 365 Khz and a lowfer station at
184.5 Khz.  From a discussion with other 8000 owners on the newsgroups,
most 8000s come from the factory with 500 Khz to 1950 Mhz coverage.  I
wonder if I am the only one that has a 8000 with Long Wave receiption?
Just for note, I bought my 8000 two months ago, and did the eeprom
modification for 800 receiption using Radio Manager for windows.  Anyone
else got a 8000 that receives below 500 Khz?

Thanks and 73
Jory McIntosh
KB5UBS


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From: [e-mail] (Radiomatt)
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Subject: Re: MW Antennas
Date: 30 Oct 1996 15:06:22 -0500
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The NRC (National Radio Club) and IRCE (Internartional Radio Clubbe of
America) both have published loop plans. Both have WEB pages.


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If you're in that price range, get a Drake R-8-A
American made, too.
Best in its class.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J. Geary Morton)
Subject: Re: ICF-SW77 question
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Hans Pants <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I'm thinking about buying a Sony ICF-SW77. Any comments for or against?
>How is it with utilities? Thanks in advance.


I've had one for about a year, and I can honestly say I really like it,
even more so than the 2010's I've owned in the past.  I DO think it's
priced too high, however, and I'm not sure that for the money you wouldn't
be happier with a Grundig Satellit.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FIXING THE FET
Date: 30 Oct 1996 20:27:41 GMT
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In article <552b7o$[e-mail]>, George Graham <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Perhaps only owners of radios that have undergone a significant upgrade
>can understand my pleasure at discovering the "new" pull-in power of
>the whip (now extended).  Although the 2010 may, technically speaking,

The 2010 is quite sensitive on its whip.  Many other radios are
fairly hot on the whip, but many need alignment to work to their
full potential.  In some radios, a whip works better than typical
active antennas because the whip is tuned to resonance.  The tuning
on some radios is so sensitive that the best tuning for use with
headphones (or a battery eliminator) is different from the best tuning
for when the radio is used by itself. (The extra wire detunes the
circuit.)

The problem with a whip is noise pickup if you have dimmers, computers
or TV sets nearby. If the building has metal that keeps out
some of the signal you'll also lose.
--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts
Date: 30 Oct 1996 20:41:37 GMT
Organization: RainDrop Laboratories/Agora(sm), Portland, Oregon
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WWV and WWVH announce the time every minute.  WWVH gives the time
in a female voice, then WWV gives it in a male voice a second or so
later.

In most parts of the country one can get one or more of their frequencies,
2.5, 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz at almost any time.

You can check each of these frequencies and see which sations
come in to get an idea of the current propagation.

You can get time in French on CHU at 3330, 7335 and 14670
if you can dig out the signals.

--
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
POB 4681 Portland OR 97208     503-614-0430   FAX:[phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:58 1996
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From: "JOHN L. BERENYI" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NRD 515 Shortwave Radio
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 15:34:43 -0600
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Eskab Electroniks used to mod these rigs.  What happened to them?



John


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:22:59 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grungig SATELITT 700 Batteries
Date: 30 Oct 1996 21:41:28 GMT
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Can anyone recommend good rechargable cells for this model.

Thanks

Bob

________________________________________________________________
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EACS - Engineering & Computing                     [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:00 1996
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From: Dave Peppar <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Grundig Classic 960 - Vancouver area
Date: 30 Oct 1996 22:10:52 GMT
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Has anyone seen the Grundig Classic 960 for sale in the Vancouver, BC
area?



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ben)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: For those of you who need inexpensive Tubes.We have them.
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 22:33:23 GMT
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: FIXING THE FET
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 22:35:12 GMT
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> In some radios, a whip works better than typical
>active antennas because the whip is tuned to resonance.

A radio with an amplifier stage that is used only for the built in
whip is using an active antenna.  One of the criteria for a proper
active antenna is that it is non-resonant i.e. <1/8 wavelength(1.25
meters at 30 mHz).  This results in a broadband antenna.  A whip
"tuned to resonance"  would require a complicated and bulky
arrangement of coils which would certainly preclude its use in  most
portable radios.
dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Raymond Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: F/S Or Trade: DX-160 General Coverage
Date: 31 Oct 1996 00:50:01 GMT
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Xref: news1.epix.net rec.radio.shortwave:87630 rec.radio.swap:93078 rec.radio.scanner:69525

Would like to trade for scanner (or sell / PREFER trade) A very nice
DX-160 general coverage receiver. I had offered this unit recently and
indicated that the dial had a minor problem. The tuning dial cord was
loose from age and is now fixed. Radio looks and sounds great. Date of
mfg. is January 1977 according to the folks at Radio Shack customer
service. My interests would be in the area of Realistic hand-helds such
as: Pro-44 ('94); Pro-46 ('94); Pro-51 ('95); Pro-23 ('95) OR Tabletops:
Pro-2030 ('94) Pro-2026 ('95) Pro-2004 (real old) OR What have you to
offer in trade. If trade doesn't work out, make reasonable offer.
Regards,
Ray Miller N2NJK


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Morrisse)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: I have a question about the MFJ-1020B indoor active ant.
Date: 31 Oct 1996 01:23:07 GMT
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I seem to get at least equal if not consistenty better SW reception
(stronger signal, less noise) with the simple roll-up long wire antenna
that was supplied with my GRUNDIG YB400 than I do when I use the MFJ-1020B
indoor active antenna.  Why is this?  At $100 dollars for the MFJ with AC
power supply, I expected better reception than I am getting.  Anyone know
why or have similar experience?  Comments appreciated...

David


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: WEFAX Freq.  Where?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 01:30:27 GMT
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Anyone know a reliable frequency for WEFAX that is audible on the East
Coast of NaAm?

I have tried 3.355, 8.078 and 10.863 w/out much success. (Eg: no
transmission there)



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:06 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jon M. Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Opinions on SW100S?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:34:05 -0800
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
> I find the tiny Sony ICF-SW100S receiver appealing.
> I travel a lot and would use it as entertainment when I'm on
> the road.
>
> I looked at one at Ham Radio Outlet today and was told that
> it works very well, but I'd be interested in user opinions.
>
> --
> Jeff Steinwedel
>
I've had my Sony ICF-SW100S for about a year, and am very happy with it,
except that I had to get the LCD display replaced (to the tune of $200).
You have to be careful with the unit (I learned the hard way; now I put
it in protective box when I travel!). It pulls in stations I can't get on
any other radios, especially when I use the antenna that comes with it,
or hook it up to an outside antenna. I frequently patch-cord it into a
sound system, or into my computer's sound card for better audio, but it's
great with headphones at the gym, etc. The built in speaker provides
bargain-basement sound, and I rarely use it, except when using the
clock/radio alarm feature.
Good luck,
jon in L.A.


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From: [e-mail] (Frank Burke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 01:34:42 GMT
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Thanks to the kind folks who have responded thus far. More comments are
welcome!
        I'm trying/hoping to learn some Mandarin Chinese, but the info,
advice and observations so far will be helpful to anyone hoping to learn
a language.
        What I'd like to hear more of is how swl has helped. Personal
experience stuff.
Thanks to all!
--
Frank J. Burke
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:07 1996
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From: Taliesin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Is SW listening only for news?
Date: 30 Oct 1996 18:51:01 -0700
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X-Posted-By: taliesin@206.165.5.105 (taliesin)

I've been listening to shortwave for many months now and it seems
that most ( 95% ) of what I hear is news/sports or religious programming.

Is there ever any music that's indigenous to an area?  ( eg Aboriginal )

News is fine, but news all the time is rather boring.

Thanks in advance.

Taliesin


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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:09 1996
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From: LHU <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM 1400 CB-radio???
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:26:28 -0800
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Hello again!

I heard i december 1995 on 1400 AM a station say:

"Hi, I'm Mark Colt?.... CB-radio features ABC-news on the houre every
houre 24 hours a day, keep you informed. Stay tuned to AM 1400"

What station could this be? I couldn't find a match.
If you know what station this is please e-mail me the answer.

Lars Hedberg, Uppsala, Sweden
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Koser)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: QSL from Jordan
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 03:07:13 GMT
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[e-mail] (Tomcottage) wrote:

>Has anyone any advice on how to get Radio Jordan to QSL. I have tried
>several times and it is costing me a fortune is IRCs and $1 bills.  With a
>monarch who is a radio amateur I would expect short wave listeners to be
>encouraged.  I cannot have lost my touch because I still get QSLs, total
>to date is 110 countries.  I have old ones from Denmark and Aden.
>John

Some stations, like Jordan, seem to QSL haphazardly, if at all.  I got
one from them years ago and none since.

I've sent numerous requests over the years to Albania without getting
a QSL yet, one Winter, they sent a New Year card.  Frustrating.

-RK-


Richard Koser
Croton Falls, N.Y. USA
[e-mail]

'The Beginning of Wisdom
is to Call Things
by their Right Names'



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:11 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BCB DX LOOP PLANS?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:16:32 -0400
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To: Thomas Mahanna <[e-mail]>

Thomas Mahanna wrote:
>
> Where could I find plans to build a Select-a-Tenna (or better) BCB Loop for
my GE SR III?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom

Hi Tom!

Check out the November '96 edition of "Monitoring Times" magazine.
There's an extensive article describing how to build your own MW loop.

Hope this helps!

John Figliozzi




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:12 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: AM 1400 CB-radio???
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 03:22:18 GMT
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OK, these are reaches, BUT....

khCB in Galevston ,TX carries ABC.
How about CBG in NewFoundland running 4000 watts?
or ckCB in Ontario?

What format was running??

Kent
Wisconsin Radio Page http://www.execpc.com/~kwin/radio.html


On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 18:26:28 -0800, LHU <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>Hello again!
>
>I heard i december 1995 on 1400 AM a station say:
>
>"Hi, I'm Mark Colt?.... CB-radio features ABC-news on the houre every
>houre 24 hours a day, keep you informed. Stay tuned to AM 1400"
>
>What station could this be? I couldn't find a match.
>If you know what station this is please e-mail me the answer.
>
>Lars Hedberg, Uppsala, Sweden
>[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:13 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Is SW listening only for news?
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:27:27 -0400
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To: James Richard LeQuesne <[e-mail]>

James Richard LeQuesne wrote:
>
> In <5590m5$[e-mail]> Taliesin
> <[e-mail]> writes:
> >
> >Is there ever any music that's indigenous to an area?  ( eg Aboriginal
> )
> >
> >News is fine, but news all the time is rather boring.
> >
> There's plenty of music and cultural programming on SW.  Either go to
> your local bookstore and buy, or go to your local library and borrow, a
> copy of either "Passport to World Band Radio" or "World Radio TV
> Handbook" and find out where.

Or, if there's one close by where you live, you can go to your local
Radio Shack or Tandy store and, for US$8.99 or its equivalent, get a
copy of:

The Worldwide Shortwave Listening Guide
RS Catalog Number 62-1335
7000 program and frequency listings on 109 pages

You can also get program and frequency info at our interactive site on
the web:

http://www.anarc.org/naswa/swlguide

Hope this helps!

John Figliozzi



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:14 1996
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From: [e-mail](James Richard LeQuesne)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Is SW listening only for news?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 03:37:52 GMT
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X-NETCOM-Date: Wed Oct 30  7:37:52 PM PST 1996

In <5590m5$[e-mail]> Taliesin
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>Is there ever any music that's indigenous to an area?  ( eg Aboriginal
)
>
>News is fine, but news all the time is rather boring.
>
There's plenty of music and cultural programming on SW.  Either go to
your local bookstore and buy, or go to your local library and borrow, a
copy of either "Passport to World Band Radio" or "World Radio TV
Handbook" and find out where.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Cliff Kinzel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Are there any good SW analog portables available?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 03:41:13 GMT
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All the new SW portables are digital but are there any
good analogs out there?  I prefer analog tuning
and I know this is counter to the current trend.  The
reasons are:
   1. With batteries analogs run many times longer. I had
      a YB 400 and I wasted more time putting in fresh
      batteries than I like.
   2. To my ears analogues have less hiss.
   3. You don't need a manual to use.  With YB 400 I was for
      ever pulling out the manual to program or set the time (learning
      disability I guess)
   4. Prefer looking at the range of the dial while tuning.  can't
      relate to numbers well and can never remember where one band
      leaves off and the next one starts.

Any recommendations for analog portables that are currently being sold?

        Many thanks, cliff
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Quarnstrom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Cheap Shortwave Receivers for Developing Countries
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 04:19:38 GMT
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Joe Baker <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am looking for sources for inexpensive shortwave receivers that
>would be suitable for widespread distribution and use in developing
>countries.  I recall articles appearing about two years ago describing
>inexpensive, hand-cranked sets, but I can't find them.  I would
>greatly appreciate any information you could provide (or pointers
>to volunteer groups that could help with this).  I am posting this
>for a non-profit that would like to increase information flows into
>a country that is dramatically restricting the press.

The BayGen FreePlay windup radio is available for around $100 from:

C. Crane Company 1-800-522-8863

Universal Radio Inc 1-800-432-3939

Both companies have Web Pages, and have free catalogs on request.
--
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (TIMOTHY GUEGUEN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Is SW listening only for news?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 05:07:47 GMT
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Taliesin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I've been listening to shortwave for many months now and it seems
: that most ( 95% ) of what I hear is news/sports or religious programming.

: Is there ever any music that's indigenous to an area?  ( eg Aboriginal )

: News is fine, but news all the time is rather boring.

: Thanks in advance.

: Taliesin


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There is music on shortwave, but the fading and noise found on shortwave
don't exactly make it the best medium.  Voice of Russia apparently has
several music programs, altho' I don't know the exact times.  You might
want to check out the indigenous language programming on shortwave
stations.  I've heard some interesting traditional music during Radio
Japan's Japanese broadcasts for example.  If you can receive them, try
listening to regional shortwave stations.  Caracol Bogata on 5077khz in
the evenings is a fairly easy catch in North America that plays a lot of
music.  Other such stations also play a lot of music.  In general listen
around and you're sure to hear music programs of some sort.

tim gueguen [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:17 1996
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From: DSchopp <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Sangean 800 Number
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 05:22:21 +0000
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I recently saw the Sangean number posted to this newsgroup but can't
find the posting. If someone has the number for Sangean would they
please repost it or emmail it to me direct.

Thanks,

Dan Schopp


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:18 1996
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From: Ray Dennis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:38:14 -0600
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Wim Tetelepta wrote:
>
> I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
>
> I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
>
> Is there somebody who can give me some advice
>
> bye Wim


You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
frequencies the witches operate on?


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Coax and BNC connector for antenna
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 05:52:39 GMT
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>Specifically, the Belden-9913 coax has a larger copper core than the
>RG-8s or RG-6.  The radio I'm considering connecting the coax to has
>a BNC connector that looks like more like the RG-6 or RG-8 size.
>
RG-8 is twice the size of RG-6 and different impedance (50 Ohms vs 75
Ohms).  A standard  50 Ohm BNC uses RG-58 (Belden 1490 at my house).
There are also 75 Ohm BNCs which use RG-59 or "video cable".
dr


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>
>Thanks for the reply.  Now, I have another question...
>What exactly is continuous about this so-called "continuous wave"?  It
>seems to me that a carrier wave being turned on and off constantly isn't
>continuous at all; it's discontinuous.
It is a simple, hopefully sinusoidal wave;  not modulated in
amplitude, frequency nor phase.
dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (J. Nash)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drake R8 Alignment-precision
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 01:13:16 -0500
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In article <54saap$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark
Menkhus) wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I don't have a Drake, yet, but I look forward to getting either a
>R8 or a NRD525, pretty soon.  I was planning on having either
>the factory or a qualified repair outfit align my used reciever.
>Why would you send your equipement to Currituck Electric Radio
>instead of Drake service in Ohio?  Can't they align the rig similarly?
>If these folks do a better job than Drake, then seems like a good deal
>to me.  Please pardon my ignorance,  I am new to this stuff.
>
>        -Mark Menkhus, Colorado Springs, Co.
>
>Stanley Nowik <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>It's been about nine months that I sent my Drake R8 for a precision
>>alignment, better than factory new, and to this day my alignment is off
>>only 10 or less HZ since my Drake was returned last January 1996. When
>>my Drake was factory new, the alignment was off ~30Hz and my passband
>>offset was off as if it was never aligned.
>
>>       I am enjoying SWL'ing three times as much as I ever did, knowing my
>>receiver is operating at peak performance. No more wondering whether
>>something is wrong with it at times when propagation is 'rough'. The day
>>I bought my Drake, I felt it needed an alignment. Now I know it was
>>true.
>
>>       The guy who does this stuff can be reached at the following:
>
>>               Chuck Rippel
>>               Currituck Electric Radio
>>               C/O AVSL
>>               829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130
>>               Virginia Beach, VA  23452 USA
>
>>               [e-mail]
>
>>       At the time this service was advertised in the January 1996 "Monitori
ng
>>Times" SWL magazine, the cost including return shipping was about
>>$60.00.
>>Stanley A. M. Nowik
>>Internet:   [e-mail]
>>Compuserve: 71640,462
>>Member: Lehigh Valley Computer Group


To the gent with the R8-   are you happy with the function of the
synchronous detection?   I upgraded, I thought, from a Sony 2001 (which I
had refitted with the Kiwa replacement filters).  The Sony would grap on
to a really lousy fading Broadcast Band Station with real tenacity.  The
R8, on the other hand, has never done nearly as well in this regard.  I
guess that the ability the Sony has to hold a single sideband in
synchronous lock makes all the difference.  The R8 frequently loses lock
on the signal  and you have to listen to the groaning as it tries to
re-establish contact.  I wonder if this is common with the R8 or if I
should be trying to get my receiver realigned also.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan Braswell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Cheap Shortwave Receivers for Developing Countries
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 96 06:24:45 GMT
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>>greatly appreciate any information you could provide (or pointers
>>to volunteer groups that could help with this).  I am posting this
>>for a non-profit that would like to increase information flows into
>>a country that is dramatically restricting the press.
>
>The BayGen FreePlay windup radio is available for around $100 from:
>
>C. Crane Company 1-800-522-8863
>
>Universal Radio Inc 1-800-432-3939
>
>Both companies have Web Pages, and have free catalogs on request.

I seem to recall reading that discounted prices are available for
third world countries.  You might need to contact the manufacturer
directly for info on this.

Regards,

Alan




[e-mail]
Alan Braswell
Houston, Texas


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:23 1996
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From: Richard Buckby <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: BBC Hong Kong still active
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 06:56:55 +0000
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Hello Folks,

           Some weeks ago I posted an article about my visit to the BBC
Hong Kong relay.  In it I mentioned that the station would probably
close at the end of October when the Winter schedule would come into
operation, with Hong Kong's schedule being taken over by the new
Thailand relay.

        This morning I received the following e-mail from Miles Ashton,
the sole BBC man out there:-

==================

From: Miles Ashton
To: "'Richard Buckby'"
Subject: Hong Kong closing
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 14:38:57 +-800

Richard,

Nice to hear from you.  At the moment we are transmitting the new
schedule.  The plan is to gradually transfer the schedule over to
Thailand.

Sorry to hear that you have been battered by the weather..  it's very =
nice here now - not too hot not too humid.  We have just had a long =
weekend in Singapore.  It was hotter there.

Regards,

Miles

========

        So it looks like you have a little bit longer to get Hong Kong
confirmed!

     73,   Richard Buckby

e-mail;   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:22:52 GMT
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On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:38:14 -0600, Ray Dennis <[e-mail]>
wrote:
>Wim Tetelepta wrote:
>>
>> I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
>>
>> I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
>>
>> Is there somebody who can give me some advice
>>
>> bye Wim
>
>
>You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
>helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
>frequencies the witches operate on?


Before making sarcastic , "humourous" comments about someone's
spelling,  I always rhink it's a good idea to check to see if the
writer is a native English speaker, don't you? Otherwiise, you can end
up looking a bit pathetic yourself(BTW, what's *your* Dutch spelling
like, Ray?)

To go back to your question, Wim, I had the same decision to make last
year, although the 7030 wasn't around then. I had to choose between
the 5000, NRD535 and the Drake R8A. I would forget the R5000, as it's
virtually obsolete now,  and certainly overpriced; though it is a good
receiver, it lacks some of the features found on the newer receivers
such as Synchro. I first bought an R8A, but I took this back when a
mint 2nd hand NRD became available. The general build quality of the
NRD is far superior; in fact the case of the R8A is virtually like a
black biscuit tin, ie very thin sheet metal. OTH the NRD is very
sturdy, has no dual concentric controls, and also uses modular, plug
in construction; the 1hz tuning rate is also a real help when tuning
in to some of the digital modes, and the bandwidth control is very
useful. I  have to admit that the 5 IF filters in the Drake are
useful, and certainly better than the 3 stock filters in the NRD.
Also, there is no scope for upgrading the filters in  the Drake;
however mine is the Lowe modified model with improved filters, as well
as audio improvements.  Again, there is no doubt that the R8 audio is
far better. It really depends on what you will use the radio for; If
you will be using it to listen to broadcast programmes, and you can
live with the relatively poor build quality, then the R8 would be a
good choice. If like me, you are interested in utilities, as well as
tropical band, the go for the 535.

To be honest though, I would seriously consider the 7030 if I were
buying a receiver now, especially as it's the cheapest of the 3. It
has 5 filter bandwidths and good construction, so it would probably be
the one to go for these days.
I hope this helps

Regards,


Joe


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Andy Gardner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Who uses Graham Maynard Loop?
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Maarten van Damme <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Mr Whitt of Medium Wave Circle posted a list of Loop antennas for
> mediumwave.
> One of the names that were on the list was of Graham Maynard. His
> loops seem to be popular and used by many MW listeners and DX-ers. I
> talked to Mr. Maynard on the phone and he explained the different
> types available and their prices (which are not cheap but decent). And
> lower than the KIWA Loop for sure!
>
>
> Does anyone use an antenna of Mr. Maynard? What type, how do they
> look, how are they constructed and how is their performance and ease
> of use?

I haven't purchased a loop from Mr Maynard, but his name rings a bell.
The loops I have built have been from construction articles out of the
UK magazine "Practical Wireless". My best success was a spiral loop
designed (I'm sure) by Mr Maynard. It had a Q multiplier circuit, and
the bandwidth could be adjusted so that it was so narrow that you could
tune the loop to whichever sideband you wanted, and actually have the
aerial selecting only part of the sideband! When I was using this loop I
was in my pre-Racal/Drake days and used a cheap radio with an fairly
broad IF. The spiral loop had a narrower bandwidth than the radio! Lotsa
of the stuff I heard were only there due to this aerial.

The version I made was 1.5 metres in diameter, but had hinges installed
on each arm, so that it could be folded into a manageable bundle. I have
fond memories of driving around New Zealand in my racing Mini with a
Racal RA17L strapped into the passenger harness and the spiral loop
packed on the back seat. Sigh!

They also published info on an MW-Q loop. I didn't have the same success
with this model. I prefer the spiral loop.

Enjoy!

Andy Gardner
Wellington, New Zealand
Telecom XTRA - Just say NO


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
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Date: 31 Oct 1996 13:31:44 GMT
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Chuck:

Your post recalls a trick not all ICF-2010 owners may know. When you insert an

antenna into the AM minijack, you disable an RF amp, to prevent overloading.
Retracting the miniplug about 3 millimetres (1/8 inch) you re-activate the
amp. In the absence of strong local AM stations that can give spectacular
performance on LW, MW, and HF with a longwire like the one that comes with the

set.

Sandy
Oakville, Ontario

In article <558dnt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)

wrote:
>In article <552b7o$[e-mail]>, George Graham <[e-mail]> wrote
:
>>Perhaps only owners of radios that have undergone a significant upgrade
>>can understand my pleasure at discovering the "new" pull-in power of
>>the whip (now extended).  Although the 2010 may, technically speaking,
>
>The 2010 is quite sensitive on its whip.  Many other radios are
>fairly hot on the whip, but many need alignment to work to their
>full potential.  In some radios, a whip works better than typical
>active antennas because the whip is tuned to resonance.  The tuning
>on some radios is so sensitive that the best tuning for use with
>headphones (or a battery eliminator) is different from the best tuning
>for when the radio is used by itself. (The extra wire detunes the
>circuit.)
>
>The problem with a whip is noise pickup if you have dimmers, computers
>or TV sets nearby. If the building has metal that keeps out
>some of the signal you'll also lose.
>--
>Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX     [e-mail]     http://www.omen.com
>   Omen Technology Inc      "The High Reliability Software"
>Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, RZ, SZ, Pro-YAM, ZCOMM, GSZ, and DSZ
>TeleGodzilla BBS: 503-617-1698  FTP: ftp.cs.pdx.edu pub/zmodem
>POB 4681 Portland OR 97208     503-614-0430   FAX:[phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:27 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sander Schimmelpenninck)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 13:34:36 GMT
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Frank: I began learning English in Holland during WWII when listening to the
European Service of the BBC. Admittedly that was on MW, not SW as you asked.

Sandy

In article <558vni$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Frank Burke) wrote:
>Thanks to the kind folks who have responded thus far. More comments are
>welcome!
>        I'm trying/hoping to learn some Mandarin Chinese, but the info,
>advice and observations so far will be helpful to anyone hoping to learn
>a language.
>        What I'd like to hear more of is how swl has helped. Personal
>experience stuff.
>Thanks to all!
>--
>Frank J. Burke
>[e-mail]
>
>


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:28 1996
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From: [e-mail](Jim Tedford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham radio in danger
Date: 31 Oct 1996 13:38:20 GMT
Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc.
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>   "Ryan, Jeffrey W." <[e-mail]> writes:
>  I recently heard that Al Gore wants to limit all ham radio transmissions to
>  50 watts. Is there any truth to this disturbing news?
>
>  Jeff, N3VMH

Yes.  Al the Veep himself will be sitting at a receiver monitoring the bands
for high-power violators.  He's gotta do something to occupy himself until
the 2000 election.

Seriously, I wonder how this rumor got started.  I also recently heard from
a "concerned" radio acquaintance that Clinton is going to issue an order
to de-license all religious radio stations - - a variation on the old Lorenzo
Milam radio hoax.  There's apparently a letter and petition making its
way (again) through various churches.  Or maybe the circulating of a
petition is the urban folklore; it's hard to keep track anymore...

jdt



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts
Date: 31 Oct 1996 13:46:21 GMT
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet
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Chuck Forsberg ([e-mail]) writes:
> <snip>
>
> You can get time in French on CHU at 3330, 7335 and 14670
> if you can dig out the signals.
>

Actually, the signals come from Dominion Observatory Canada.

Announcements are given each minute in BOTH French and English.

Here in suburban Washington DC, CHU sometimes is the time signal of
choice, stronger on either 3330 or 7335 (depending on the local sun
time) than WWV is on any of its frequencies.  At other times, WWV is
best on one of its frequencies.

A real coup, is to hear WWV and WWVH simultaneously, on the same
frequency.  The two stations are so well synchronized (both in time and
frequency) that they sound like one station with two sequential
announcements (one male, one female) each minute.


--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:30 1996
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From: [e-mail](Jim Tedford)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 13:51:17 GMT
Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc.
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>   [e-mail] (Don Brady) writes:
>  [e-mail] (Casey Bahr) wrote:
>
>  >Please post this info as I'm very interested in this subject
>  >as well (esp. wrt Russian).  Or if there's not general interest
>  >could you e-mail me anything you send to Frank, too?  TIA!
>
>  If you take a typical community college course they will not have sufficien
t
>  emphasis on comprehension to be of any real value in listening o the
>  language.
>
>  So the shortwave courses and/or an academically-based tapes course is the
>  way to go.  The travel-oriented bookstore tape courses are useless.
>
>  Plus with the listening approach you end up with an authentic accent that
>  will wow everybody.
>

I've found that the while the "Let's Learn (insert language here)" programs th
at
many stations run are OK, unless you have a very good signal, you spend more
effort trying to decipher what's being said through the noise and fading than
you
do learning.  The RealAudio-type clips that are available through station web
sites are really the way to go to get clear, understandable signals.  Also, ge
t a
beginner-level textbook (check university bookstores, or even a good used
bookshop) and and English to your language dictionary.

jdt


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:31 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: I have a question about the MFJ-1020B indoor active ant.
Date: 31 Oct 1996 14:06:05 GMT
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David Morrisse ([e-mail]) writes:
> I seem to get at least equal if not consistenty better SW reception
> (stronger signal, less noise) with the simple roll-up long wire antenna
> that was supplied with my GRUNDIG YB400 than I do when I use the MFJ-1020B
> indoor active antenna.  Why is this?  At $100 dollars for the MFJ with AC
> power supply, I expected better reception than I am getting.  Anyone know
> why or have similar experience?  Comments appreciated...
>
> David

Are you receiving a lot of spurious image signals, with the MFJ?  If so,
there are incoming signals, perhaps not even on the frequency you're tuned
to, that are so strong that they're saturating the MFJ's amplifier.
Another possibility is that the MFJ amplifies the signal fine, but the
amplified signal is so strong that it's saturating the Grundig's front
end.



--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: SSB question
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 14:21:20 GMT
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Hello:
  I am wondering if the Radio Shach DX 392 can recieve the SSB USB and
LSB modes that is transmitted on the CB radios. Any help by email on
this subject will be appreciated . Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
N. Bussey



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:33 1996
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From: David Jameson Mccreery Jr <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Hamfest in Atlanta
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 09:53:00 -0500
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Can anyone tell me there the Nov. 2 hamfest in Atlanta is going to be
located = directions on how to get there... or a telephone number for
directions?. Thanks. Dave



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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham radio in danger
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 96 15:20:13 GMT
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In article <555s3f$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (JStek) wrote:
>Please seriously consider the *Reform* Party in November.

Please consider politics don't belong in R.R.S.!!!!!!!!!

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Coax and BNC connector for antenna
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 96 15:20:14 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers) wrote:
>
>>Specifically, the Belden-9913 coax has a larger copper core than the
>>RG-8s or RG-6.  The radio I'm considering connecting the coax to has
>>a BNC connector that looks like more like the RG-6 or RG-8 size.
>>
>RG-8 is twice the size of RG-6 and different impedance (50 Ohms vs 75
>Ohms).  A standard  50 Ohm BNC uses RG-58 (Belden 1490 at my house).
>There are also 75 Ohm BNCs which use RG-59 or "video cable".
>dr

You can get the Belden locally??? You're lucky...I have to use something else,

unfortunately.

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Wiseman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MW Antennas
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 96 15:20:16 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, Kent Winrich <[e-mail]> wrote:
>OK guys (gals too??)
>
>How about a discussion of what antennas you are/have used for MW DXing.
>I would like to purchase a Kiwa loop, but I do not want to spend that
>much for now.  Has anyone used to Kiwa Pocket loop?  How does that
>compare to the Select-A-Tenna?  Or How about the Palomar?
>
>I am presently using a GE SRIII and a Kenwood TS-430.  I live in the
>outer suburbs, so I to have to deal with a few locals, so directionality
>would be nice.
>
>How 'bout it?

I buried a #18 insulated wire about 200' a couple of inches underground, as
suggested in MT, can't remember which issue. Pretty good performance.

--
[e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 16:56:23 GMT
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[e-mail](Jim Tedford) wrote:

>I've found that the while the "Let's Learn (insert language here)" programs t
hat
>many stations run are OK, unless you have a very good signal, you spend more
>effort trying to decipher what's being said through the noise and fading than
 you
>do learning.  The RealAudio-type clips that are available through station web

>sites are really the way to go to get clear, understandable signals.

Well I agree but I think there is some value to also learning to understand
a language heard under less then ideal conditions.  This forces you to fill
in gaps and so forth and makes your comprehension more robust.

Also you can get fairly decent signals for the French, German, Spanish,
Japanese etc. lessons.

BUT I am just longing forthem to put the language lessons on their home
pages in Relaudio.  It will happen.  Or actually I find Streamworks is
clearer.



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Byan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BCB DX LOOP PLANS?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 13:08:31 -0400
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In article <557upb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Thomas
Mahanna) wrote:

> Where could I find plans to build a Select-a-Tenna (or better) BCB Loop
for my GE SR III?

The GE Superradio III already has a large ferrite loop antenna; that's
what makes it "super", IMHO. I think a Select-A-Tenna or any other
air-core loop of 12-inch diameter or less is unlikely to give you
significantly better signal to noise ratio than the built-in antenna.

You'll want a much larger air-core loop, and a good preamp too. Check out
the National Radio Club's publications on loop antennas. The NRC
publications web-page is http://wcoil.com/~gnbc/catalog.html

Regards,
-Steve

--
Steve Byan                                  internet: [e-mail]
Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.
1601 Trapelo Road                           phone: [phone]
Waltham, MA 02154                           FAX: [phone]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Pike)
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Subject: Re: Best shortwaves out there?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 17:19:44 GMT
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Hi there -- "best" really depends on what you're trying to do with it,
but, in general, you might consider the JRC NRD-535/535D; Drake R-8A; AOR
AR-7030; Lowe HF-225 Europa; and the Kenwood R-5000.  For the latter, it
is generally conceded that the AM filter upgrade is necessary for best DX.
  If these are too "pricey," consider a Yaesu FRG-100 with the B.E.E.I.
keypad or the Drake SW-8.

Glen Kippel
[e-mail]



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Most likely, Chuck will NEVER be on For the People Network again.



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From: [e-mail] (Darvell Hunt)
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Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Don Brad
y) writes:
-> [e-mail](Jim Tedford) wrote:
->
-> >I've found that the while the "Let's Learn (insert language here)" program
s that
-> >many stations run are OK, unless you have a very good signal, you spend mo
re
-> >effort trying to decipher what's being said through the noise and fading t
han you
-> >do learning.  The RealAudio-type clips that are available through station
web
-> >sites are really the way to go to get clear, understandable signals.
->
-> Well I agree but I think there is some value to also learning to understand
-> a language heard under less then ideal conditions.  This forces you to fill
-> in gaps and so forth and makes your comprehension more robust.
->
-> Also you can get fairly decent signals for the French, German, Spanish,
-> Japanese etc. lessons.

Really?  Could you please give me a list of frequencies and times for Spanish?
!

Thanks.
Darvell

--
Darvell D. Hunt    [e-mail]
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.
     Salt Lake City, Utah


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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>You can get the Belden locally??? You're lucky...I have to use something else
,
>unfortunately.
My boss had the end of a reel left over from an ethernet project.  You
can get it mail-order from Newark Electronics (at list price +
shipping).  IMHO Belden ain't what it used to be;  West-Penn, Carol,
etc. work just as well.
dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:43 1996
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From: Kent Winrich <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: MW Antennas
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:42:23 -0600
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Roger:

How are you feeding it to the radio.  Using a tuner or amp??

Kent

Roger Wiseman wrote:

>
> I buried a #18 insulated wire about 200' a couple of inches underground, as
> suggested in MT, can't remember which issue. Pretty good performance.
>
> --
> [e-mail] (Crow(Roger Wiseman)) #(:)o]
> Kenwood R-5000 | Inverted "V" dipole longwire
> Grid square EM 99 | West Virginia, U.S.A.


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
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Subject: Re: Is SW listening only for news?
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>: I've been listening to shortwave for many months now and it seems
>: that most ( 95% ) of what I hear is news/sports or religious programming.

>There is music on shortwave, but the fading and noise found on shortwave
>don't exactly make it the best medium.

An effective synchronous detector helps a lot.  I like Africa Numero
Un(?) and R. Habana for music.  R. France plays a lot of jazz.  A lot
of the time I carefully roll through the bands and stumble on
something really good.  Then I get out the book and see who's playing
it.  If you just try to pick up the stations listed in some guide as
being beamed to your area (you know, that keypad method) you're going
to miss a lot of good stuff.  Shortwave listening is about exploring.
dr


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Rickmers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Are there any good SW analog portables available?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 17:58:18 GMT
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[e-mail] (Cliff Kinzel) wrote:

>
>All the new SW portables are digital but are there any
>good analogs out there?  I prefer analog tuning
>and I know this is counter to the current trend.  The
>reasons are:
You may be able to flush out a Sony 7601on some dusty shelf.
dr


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charlene Vickers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 96 18:10:00 GMT
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In article <558ei1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg)
 wrote:

>You can get time in French on CHU at 3330, 7335 and 14670
>if you can dig out the signals.
>


CHU is bilingual, for those who don't know; it gives time in English and
French, which are of course the two official languages of Canada.

And isn't time announced in Eastern Standard Time?


Charlene Vickers   [e-mail]
Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
and Watson the typing dog (wer;l h24q)

It is no wonder misery surrounds us; count the cheapskates.


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:47 1996
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From: Bill Price <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION HELP
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 13:17:44 -0500
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On Tue, 29 Oct 1996, Dale Fravel N2LWY wrote:

> Last year on one of the radio news groups, was ad for "POPCOM" magazine
> subscription at real low cost. looking for the phone number?
> i think the place was in florida.
>
> thanks
> dale fravel
> [e-mail]
> or
> [e-mail]
>
>
Hi - I write for them - have a humor column - it's Popular Communications
E-mail [e-mail].  Only number I have with me is the editor's
number, and I doubt he'd like it posted, but he'll either reply to your
e-mail or forward it to the appropriate person.

best
-bp
n3avy


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Grunberg)
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Subject: Re: SSB question
Date: 31 Oct 1996 18:38:56 GMT
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 ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hello:
>   I am wondering if the Radio Shach DX 392 can recieve the SSB USB and
> LSB modes that is transmitted on the CB radios. Any help by email on
> this subject will be appreciated . Thanks in advance.
>
> Sincerely,
> N. Bussey
>


According to the 1996 Radio Shack Catalog, the DX-392 has an SSB/CW mode.
Tune to the frequency corresponding to the CB channel you want to hear,
and follow the DX-392's instruction book  to tune in the SSB you want to
hear.

--
Daniel A. Grunberg              Kensington, Maryland  USA


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From: Andrea Borgnino <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Any mod for FRG 8800 rx ?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 11:50:05 -0800
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Hello !
Anynoe know any modification for Rx YAESU FRG 8800 ??

Thanks in advance,

Andrea Borgnino IW1CXZ

email [e-mail]


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Chet Doboe wrote:
>
> >Chet:
> >
> >You posted this in at least 30 arbitrary and unrelated newsgroups.
> This
> >is called spamming, and is very extremely rude in terms of Internet
> >etiquette.
> >
> >Please stop now and don't do this again. I'm writing you in the hopes
> >that you're simply clueless and not a habitual spammer. If I thought
> >otherwise, I would send my complaint to your service provider. When a
> >service provider gets over a thousand or so complaints about one
> >account, they tend to figure that that account is not worth the
> trouble,
> >and that account tends to go away. That's how this Internet thing
> works;
> >you have been warned.
> >
> >--dan fox
>
> Dear folks,  Just a quick note to say that I only posted my note to a
> Drum Corps user group and Percussion user group...(Sounds logical?---it
> was a drumming event announced). I have no clue how my post could be
> posted to user groups that are------  irrelevent to my to my subject
> matter------ user groups for the most part that I have no personal
> interest in --and many groups that I didn't even know existed
>
> I think somebody is somehow using my access or something.  I find this
> whole mess very depressing.  I would appogize, but honestly I have no
> clue as to how I could be responible for these multiple posts to sites
> that have no relevance to my topic.(none of these groups are in my
> address book)  I do regret that so many people are upset, but I assure
> you that I AM NOT in any way knowingly resposnible. I do feel very
> depressed about this situation, and I hope you all can be compassionate
> about my predicament..
>
>                                         Sincerely
>                                             Chet Doboe
> >

Looks to me like you hit Re:news on someone else's spam.
Bad luck...
Try To: news next time.

Cheers!
--
Ian Riddler                            | If I were a landing thruster,
e-mail :  [e-mail]       | which one of these would I be?
No Junk e-mail please!                 |     - Londo Mollari   <*>


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Naveen K. Dewan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 19:58:43 GMT
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[e-mail] (Joe) wrote:

>On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:38:14 -0600, Ray Dennis <[e-mail]>
>wrote:
< snip >
>>Wim Tetelepta wrote:
>>> I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
>>> I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
>>> Is there somebody who can give me some advice
>>> bye Wim
>>
>>You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
>>helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
>>frequencies the witches operate on?

>Before making sarcastic , "humourous" comments about someone's
>spelling,  I always rhink it's a good idea to check to see if the
I guess the word is 'THINK'
>writer is a native English speaker, don't you? Otherwiise, you can end
and you intended to just type one 'i' in Otherwise -- Maybe NOT ???
>up looking a bit pathetic yourself(BTW, what's *your* Dutch spelling
>like, Ray?)

You know what -- I read the message because of the 'Witch" instead of
the original intent. If thought it to be funny. Wonder why -- Its
HALLOWEEN. I am sure there was no malicious intent. In fact I found
the retort about the helical antenna funny too.

I don't care much about the rest of your posting.
See ya




From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Magdy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Drake R8 Alignment-precision
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 21:00:01 GMT
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On Thu, 31 Oct 1996 01:13:16 -0500, [e-mail] (J. Nash)
wrote:

>In article <54saap$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mark
>Menkhus) wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I don't have a Drake, yet, but I look forward to getting either a
>>R8 or a NRD525, pretty soon.  I was planning on having either
>>the factory or a qualified repair outfit align my used reciever.
>>Why would you send your equipement to Currituck Electric Radio
>>instead of Drake service in Ohio?  Can't they align the rig similarly?
>>If these folks do a better job than Drake, then seems like a good deal
>>to me.  Please pardon my ignorance,  I am new to this stuff.
>>
>>        -Mark Menkhus, Colorado Springs, Co.
>>
>>Stanley Nowik <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>>It's been about nine months that I sent my Drake R8 for a precision
>>>alignment, better than factory new, and to this day my alignment is off
>>>only 10 or less HZ since my Drake was returned last January 1996. When
>>>my Drake was factory new, the alignment was off ~30Hz and my passband
>>>offset was off as if it was never aligned.
>>
>>>       I am enjoying SWL'ing three times as much as I ever did, knowing my
>>>receiver is operating at peak performance. No more wondering whether
>>>something is wrong with it at times when propagation is 'rough'. The day
>>>I bought my Drake, I felt it needed an alignment. Now I know it was
>>>true.
>>
>>>       The guy who does this stuff can be reached at the following:
>>
>>>               Chuck Rippel
>>>               Currituck Electric Radio
>>>               C/O AVSL
>>>               829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Ste #130
>>>               Virginia Beach, VA  23452 USA
>>
>>>               [e-mail]
>>
>>>       At the time this service was advertised in the January 1996 "Monitor
ing
>>>Times" SWL magazine, the cost including return shipping was about
>>>$60.00.
>>>Stanley A. M. Nowik
>>>Internet:   [e-mail]
>>>Compuserve: 71640,462
>>>Member: Lehigh Valley Computer Group
>
>
>To the gent with the R8-   are you happy with the function of the
>synchronous detection?   I upgraded, I thought, from a Sony 2001 (which I
>had refitted with the Kiwa replacement filters).  The Sony would grap on
>to a really lousy fading Broadcast Band Station with real tenacity.  The
>R8, on the other hand, has never done nearly as well in this regard.  I
>guess that the ability the Sony has to hold a single sideband in
>synchronous lock makes all the difference.  The R8 frequently loses lock
>on the signal  and you have to listen to the groaning as it tries to
>re-establish contact.  I wonder if this is common with the R8 or if I
>should be trying to get my receiver realigned also.

My situation is similar, my Sony 2010 has a far better sync detector
than my Drake R8A. I've also wondered if an alignment would help the
Drake. Yes, I know about selecting a side band and zero beating, but I
would like the sync detector button to be something more than an
ornament. Anyone notice a difference in the sync detector after the
alignment ?

Richard Magdy



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From: [e-mail] (Doug Patton)
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Subject: **FS:Lowe Europa**
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Lowe 225 "Europa" in vg condition with the amp/whip antenna option installed.
I have the manual, but no box. $700 (US) including shipping to lower 48.


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From: [e-mail] (Gene Fornario)
Subject: Re: Greenwich Time Broadcasts
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In article <55aq41$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Charle
ne Vickers) writes:
>In article <558ei1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Chuck Forsberg
) wrote:
>>You can get time in French on CHU at 3330, 7335 and 14670
>>if you can dig out the signals.
>CHU is bilingual, for those who don't know; it gives time in English and
>French, which are of course the two official languages of Canada.
>And isn't time announced in Eastern Standard Time?



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From: Orrin Edwards <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
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On Wed, 30 Oct 1996, Ray Dennis wrote:
> You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
> helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
> frequencies the witches operate on?

My friends at the local air traffic control center claim they use
the normal ATC frequencies........ [grin]

----
Orrin - Long Island, New York
[e-mail]
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/            (Personal)
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/carib.html  (Caribbean)
http://hoflink.com/~oedwards/syocc.html  (Camera Club)



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From: [e-mail] (Sid James)
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"Jory McIntosh, KB5UBS" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I have an AOR AR8000 that receives from 100 Khz to 1950 Mhz.
Um.... I thought all 8000's did that reception 500 to 1950 actual
input from 100.... and presumably reception if the signal is strong
enough...

sid



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From: [e-mail] (Sebastien Spadotto)
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Subject: Re: Synop decoder wanted !
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hi
>Can somebody tell me where can I find Synop decoder program for PC. I
>mean program which decodes weatherdata from radio to the computers
>screen in map form. I would be pleased for any information.
>
>TNX

>Mikko Saarvola
>[e-mail]
>http://www.sci.fi/~vola



I am also looking for this type of program !, if someone have this i will be
please !!, thanks in advance


Sebastien [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:23:59 1996
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From: Tim <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FT101 & FV101 for sale
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Hi Tim here...

Got a 1973 Yaesu FT101 with matching FV101 external VFO
for sale. Radio has been well looked after and still has
handbook and original packaging. Radio has 30m, WWV and 11m
bands as well as the usual G3LLL balanced mixer.

It is still delivering good power output with its original
PA valves but will come with a spare set anyway.

At worst it will require a little switch cleaner as it has
not been used for a while.

Offers around 295 ukp for the pair.
Based in Northampton area (M1 junction 15)

Email [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Don Brady)
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Subject: Re: Learning Foreign Language on SW?
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[e-mail] (Darvell Hunt) wrote:

>Really?  Could you please give me a list of frequencies and times for Spanish
?!

Try 0049, 0149 and 0549 Tue. through Sat.  9540 from Spain.

For other languages saerch at http://www.anarc.org/naswa/naswa-bin/swlguide
and select 'Language Lessons'



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:01 1996
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From: Taliesin <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Witch Receiver
Date: 31 Oct 1996 15:25:01 -0700
Organization: A.S.P.E.N. Open Circle
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Joe <[e-mail]> wrote:
-> On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:38:14 -0600, Ray Dennis <[e-mail]>
-> wrote:
-> >Wim Tetelepta wrote:
-> >>
-> >> I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
-> >>
-> >> I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
-> >>
-> >> Is there somebody who can give me some advice
-> >>
-> >> bye Wim
-> >
-> >
-> >You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
-> >helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
-> >frequencies the witches operate on?

    Actually, we use the normal Air Traffic frequencies.  Of course it
    is kinda hard to fly one-handed.


-> Before making sarcastic , "humourous" comments about someone's
-> spelling,  I always rhink it's a good idea to check to see if the
-> writer is a native English speaker, don't you? Otherwiise, you can end
-> up looking a bit pathetic yourself(BTW, what's *your* Dutch spelling
-> like, Ray?)

   Before you comment about my comments, just let me say that yes,
   I *am* a Witch.  Although the more accurate term is Wiccan.

   Taliesin


--

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                /\   "V"
               /__\   I      O  o
              //..\\  I     .           The Goddess is alive
              \].`[/  I                 and Magick is afoot.
              /l\/j\  (]    .  O
             /. ~~ ,\/I          .      [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:02 1996
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From: G J Lundy <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: A CHALLENGE for someone who knows?
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 16:25:30 -0600
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I recently bought at a hamfest the following multi-spectrum radio.  I am
at a complete loss to find any information about the radio (schematics,
specifications, etc.) or any information about the company.

Anybody got any ideas as to the following equipment?  I'd sure love to
get it working and put it on my radio bench (for grins mostly).

Manufacturer:   Browning Laboratories, Inc.
                Laconia, NH

Model:          Golden Eagle Mark III

Type:           Mult-Spectrum (CB, DX, AM, USB, LSB)

Thanks for any info on this radio and its manufacturer.

73 de kc5rbx
Gordon Lundy, Houston TX


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe)
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 22:54:55 GMT
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On Thu, 31 Oct 1996 19:58:43 GMT, [e-mail] (Naveen
K. Dewan) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Joe) wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:38:14 -0600, Ray Dennis <[e-mail]>
>>wrote:
>< snip >
>>>Wim Tetelepta wrote:
>>>> I want to buy a receiver but i don't no what
>>>> I'm thinking about buying KENWOOD R5000 , JRC NRD-535 or AOR AR-7030
>>>> Is there somebody who can give me some advice
>>>> bye Wim
>>>
>>>You might consider wrapping some wire around a "broomstick" to form a
>>>helical antenna to make a "Witch" receiver work.  I wonder what
>>>frequencies the witches operate on?
>
>>Before making sarcastic , "humourous" comments about someone's
>>spelling,  I always rhink it's a good idea to check to see if the
>I guess the word is 'THINK'
>>writer is a native English speaker, don't you? Otherwiise, you can end
>and you intended to just type one 'i' in Otherwise -- Maybe NOT ???
>>up looking a bit pathetic yourself(BTW, what's *your* Dutch spelling
>>like, Ray?)
>
>You know what -- I read the message because of the 'Witch" instead of
>the original intent. If thought it to be funny. Wonder why -- Its
>HALLOWEEN. I am sure there was no malicious intent. In fact I found
>the retort about the helical antenna funny too.
>
>I don't care much about the rest of your posting.
Christ, two pedantic pillocks in a row! No wonder you don't care about
the rest of the post; its the part thats actually relevant to this
group. That is of course unless you were too busy going through the
posts for typos to actually notice the content.

See ya

>



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:04 1996
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Comments: Gated by [e-mail]
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From: "Marc Blanchard (F-20371)" <[e-mail]>
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Hi Jory,

Yes it is true. The coverage is 0.500 to 1950 Mhz.
But If you looking for the real coverage is 0.100 to 1999 Mhz.
You must be carreful if you want to receive Long Wave because the antenna is
internal ferrite antenna include in the AOR. So this kind of antenna is very
directional.
You can swtich off this antenna, if you install the 50 ohms external antenna.

You must have an antenna matcher with attenuator and switch it into the
ground inferior at 5 ohms.

You must match your antenna, when you have the maximum signal, you use the
external attenuator and not the internal attenuator. And you will have your
favorite radio station !

Use 2 kind of antenna : the first one is a long wire antenna with a 1/1
balun (25-40meters) and the second is a disconne antenna to 25Mhz to 2000Mhz

I am sure you will be some good results.
Be carreful, AOR8000 is very sensible so switch the step at 0.1 or 0.2.

73/212



-------------------------------------
Marc Blanchard - [e-mail]
Intranet/Internet & Viruses Engineer
Radio Technologies Amateur
SWL: F-20371 OP: (14)27GE01
        G.E.R.E.F.
        Poste Restante
        27140 GISORS FRANCE
-------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:05 1996
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From: Ray Hedberg <[e-mail]>
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Subject: SW77 vs Grundig
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 16:42:43 -0700
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I've had both. I sold my Grundig Sattelite. The SW77 Synchronous
Detection is subsytantially better than the grundig. I've kept the SW77
and I also have a SW100. I'm vewry happy with both.



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:06 1996
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From: Kevin Hecht <[e-mail]>
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 18:53:50 -0500
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To: Greg White <[e-mail]>

Greg White wrote:
>
> I was found this while listening to my radio looking for a station.  What
> group is on 11715.0 from 14:00-15:00 utc in English?  They had religeous
> music and some type of chants and the song that they closed with was I
> will never forget my people and I could only cacth that they were from
> new mexico.
>   Thanx
> Greg white

You were listening to KJES, Mesquite NM USA. I don't know about the
group, the station's not exactly one of my favorites to listen to. You
can get more info from their address: The Lord's Ranch, Star Route Box
300, Mesquite NM 88048 USA. Reportedly you need $1 or return postage in
the envelope for a reply.
--
Kevin Hecht
College of Commerce and Finance, Villanova University
[e-mail]   [e-mail]
        http://hudson.idt.net/~khecht19/


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lester John Ness)
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Date: 31 Oct 1996 23:55:44 GMT
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        At least as measured by airtime, Bro. Stair seems to be prospering
while some of the other denizens of WWCR, etc., are declining.  Any
guesses why?  I listen to him to hear him attack TBN, the militias, the
Identity movement, etc.  He makes me laugh.  But I don't know if I'm a
typical listener or not.

 --
Lester Ness     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
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Subject: Re: what station and group is this?
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:22:21 GMT
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Greg White <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I was found this while listening to my radio looking for a station.  What
>group is on 11715.0 from 14:00-15:00 utc in English?  They had religeous
>music and some type of chants and the song that they closed with was I
>will never forget my people and I could only cacth that they were from
>new mexico.
>  Thanx
>Greg white

KJES is coordinated 1300-1600  -- note lack of ":" in times :-)
to CIRAF Zones 2,3,4,9,10.  Station is located in New Mexico.

DanF



*************************************************************
Dan Ferguson                                    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fred L. Eatock)
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Subject: Radio Netherland Testlab WWW Page
Date: 1 Nov 1996 00:28:58 GMT
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Hi,

Anyone know why Radio Netherlands web page for equipment test reports,
"http://www.rnw.nl/rnw/en/pub/testlab", is not accessible anymore?
Is there an alternate web page which does have the Radio Netherlands
equipment reports?

Thanks in advance for any pointers.

Fred


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:10 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Radio St. Helena Info Needed
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 17:11:06 -0800
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Vince Staffo wrote:
>
> Does anyone have information regarding the Radio St. Helena
> broadcast that occured today Oct.27? I picked them up with good
> quality and I wanted to request a QSL, but missed the address.
> The Internet address I had for them will not connect from my
> location.You can try:

Tony Leo
General Manager
Radio St. Helena
Broadway House
Main Street
Jamestown, Island of St. Helena
South Atlantic Ocean

Good luck and 73,

John, KB2YJH


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
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Subject: Re: Ham radio in danger
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In article <[e-mail]>, Porchnoy
<[e-mail]> writes:

>Subject:       Re: Ham radio in danger
>From:  Porchnoy <[e-mail]>
>Date:  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 19:59:49 -0500
>
>JStek wrote:
>> Please seriously consider the *Reform* Party in November.
>       Okay..............There, now I am going to vote
>       for Bubba.
>
>--
>       When one has a chance to annoy
>       people, one should do so.
>                    --Oswald Spengler
>               Philosopher of History
>
>

   What the hell, even if Rosco turns out to be a bozo it'll send a big
message to D.C. to wise-up.  What's to lose, everything is already screwed
up bigtime.  If we stay where we are, we'll go backwards.
           Jon


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JStek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G vs ATS909
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Chuck Maddox) writes:

>Subject:       Re: YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G vs ATS909
>From:  [e-mail] (Chuck Maddox)
>Date:  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 13:21:44 -0600
>
>In article <552nob$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>(TIMOTHY GUEGUEN) wrote:
>
>> Neil Gould ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> : I know  "YB 400 vs Sony SW7600G" has been beaten around here for a
>> : while, but looking thru one of the magazines, I saw the ad for the
>> : AT909.  I know it costs more, but not that much more for a long term
>> : purchase. It seems to have a lot of additional features, but still
>snip...........

>I agree that the lack of a Sync is an important factor considering the
>Sangean costs significantly more coin.  However there are a number of
>software bugs with the Sangean that were detailed in Magne's Monitoring
>Times review that would cause me to wait a while until the bug's are
>quashed.
>
>Chuck  --  N9NON
>>>>>>>>

   The software "bugs" are insignificant.  Demo the 909 and you will be
very pleased.  C.Crane sells some mods for the 909 if you're inclined to
modify it.
          Jon


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:13 1996
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From: "Michael J. Marcus" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: LW receiption on AR8000
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Jory McIntosh, KB5UBS wrote:
>
> I have an AOR AR8000 that receives from 100 Khz to 1950 Mhz. I verified
> this by receiving an air nav beacon on 365 Khz and a lowfer station at
> 184.5 Khz.  From a discussion with other 8000 owners on the newsgroups,
> most 8000s come from the factory with 500 Khz to 1950 Mhz coverage.  I
> wonder if I am the only one that has a 8000 with Long Wave receiption?
> Just for note, I bought my 8000 two months ago, and did the eeprom
> modification for 800 receiption using Radio Manager for windows.  Anyone
> else got a 8000 that receives below 500 Khz?
>
> Thanks and 73
> Jory McIntosh
> KB5UBS


Jory,

My AR8000 receives down to 100 Khz as well.  I don't have the manual
with me but I think there's some sort of disclaimer regarding
sensitivity below 500 Khz.  I can pick up the local PDX Airport Beacon,
but that's about it for below 500 Khz.  BTW, my 8K is of fairly recent
manufacture as well...

73,

Michael
KG7M / KAF4032


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SUMM1)
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Subject: Re: What is Radio Havana like?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 20:44:25 -0500
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Yeah, well Fidel did just that back in the 60's with his Radio Free Dixie.
These damnd apoligists and Pol Pot wannabes all ought to  be sent out on
that "good ole" agririan reform forcd march!


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Matthews)
Subject: RKI Schedule Change
Date: 31 Oct 96 18:02:03 -0800
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Radio Korea International has made the following changes to its
English language broadcasts, effective October 27th:

The service from 0800 to 0900 UTC, which had been aired to Europe on
7550 and 13670, is now on the air on 13670 kilohertz (only) to Europe
and on 9570 kilohertz to Australia.  (This is RKI's first broadcast
beamed to Australia in English.)

The relay via the BBC's Skelton Transmitting Station, which had been
carried from 1830 to 1900 UTC on 3955, has been adjusted to the 1930
to 2000 UTC time slot and is now carried on 3970 kilohertz.

The relay via RCI's Sackville facility in Canada, which had been on
from 1030 to 1059 on 11715, has been moved to 1130 to 1159 UTC and is
now on 9650 kilohertz.

Bill Matthews
__________________
[e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:15 1996
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[e-mail](James Richard LeQuesne) wrote:

>In <5590m5$[e-mail]> Taliesin
><[e-mail]> writes:
>>
>>Is there ever any music that's indigenous to an area?  ( eg Aboriginal
>)
>>
>>News is fine, but news all the time is rather boring.
>>
>There's plenty of music and cultural programming on SW.  Either go to
>your local bookstore and buy, or go to your local library and borrow, a
>copy of either "Passport to World Band Radio" or "World Radio TV
>Handbook" and find out where.

Passport is better, for the beginner.  I am fairly new to the SWL
hobby with both books, and found the Passport book to be much more
useful and interesting than the WRTH.


-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood         Toshiba America Information Systems
CompuServe: 76703,3035   Internet: [e-mail]
America Online: KB6OJS   Homepage: http://home.earthlink.net/~kb6ojs/


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Al Friedrich )
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Subject: What's wrong with "receiver" in Bahrain?
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 1996 02:19:48 GMT
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In the 1997 "Passport to World Band Radio", on page 97, in the "Tips
for Globetrotting" box, one is advised "if traveling to Bahrain, avoid
taking a radio which has the word 'receiver' on its case'".  Anyone
have any idea why?

--
Al Friedrich -- Raleigh, NC, USA


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Niel J. Wolfish)
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Subject: Re: what station and group is this?
Date: 31 Oct 1996 21:53:18 -0500
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In article <[e-mail].e
du>,
Greg White  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I was found this while listening to my radio looking for a station.  What
>group is on 11715.0 from 14:00-15:00 utc in English?  They had religeous
>music and some type of chants and the song that they closed with was I
>will never forget my people and I could only cacth that they were from
>new mexico.

It is KJES.  Another one of America's great radio stations!    ;-)

Their address is The Lord's Ranch, Star Route Box 300, Mesquite, NM  88048

--
Niel Wolfish
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:18 1996
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http://www.why.net/users/3051


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:19 1996
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From: John Figliozzi <[e-mail]>
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To: Darvell Hunt <[e-mail]>

Darvell Hunt wrote:
>

> Really?  Could you please give me a list of frequencies and times for Spanis
h?!
>
> Thanks.
> Darvell
>
> --
> Darvell D. Hunt    [e-mail]
> Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.
>      Salt Lake City, Utah

Darvell:

Try Radio Exterior de Espana (Spanish Foreign Radio) at about 0045, 0145
or 0545 on 6055 kHz.  The station provides a short Spanish language
lesson for English language listeners each evening during the week.

Hope this helps!

John Figliozzi



From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:20 1996
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I am looking to but an old RCA ribbon microphone and possibly the stand
as well.
Model can be either a 77,44 or KU2A or a KU3A
If you have any such piece of equipment around I would love to
hear from you.
Thanks for your time.
Ken Gold
Canada
email at [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:21 1996
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From: [e-mail] (H. Caron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Newbie question: Broadband Loop?
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 1996 04:13:08 GMT
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[e-mail] (Eric F. Richards) wrote:

>Greetings, all...

>I live in an apartment complex in which I cannot set up any reasonable
>sized outdoor antenna -- even an invisible magnet wire random antenna.
>This apartment complex is also very noisy -- I have trouble picking
>up all but the very strongest HF signals.  Noise is around S7-8 with 18dB
>attenuation switched in!

That's a lot of noise. By the description you give of your living
quarter, I'm leed to think that you live in a Faraday cage, e.i.
modern building with lots of metal sidings, reinforced concrete, walls
floors and ceilings, electrical wiring everywhere. Not very good to
let rf in and at the same time very thight to any internal e.m. noise.
Micro-wave oven, light dimmers, fluorescents, variable intensity
halogen lamps, computers, hair dryers... the work. Hum...

His that the case?

Do you have any of those in your own appt.?

What type of receiver have you got. Portable, table-top?
What make?

Have you operate it at other locations, environment?  At home, at a
friend's place ? If you did, was the reception ' normal ' ?

Have you tried to bring it on the balcony and operate it from there,
to check if it was still noisy? If not, may be you should give it a
try.

>I do have a balcony which might be suitable for a large loop antenna, say
>18 ft by 8 ft.  Most of what I've read here and elsewhere describes tuned
>loops -- what about broadband loops?  Would two or three turns of magnet
>wire along the balcony be useful from 3-30 MHz?  If not, what low-noise
>options designs exist that are suitable?  I've tried end-fed into a hi-Z
>input and a dipole (more like an inverted "U") fed by RG-58 without luck.

What's the balcony general orientation, N,S,E,W ?

I presume those ant. where on the balcony and you brought the RG-58
through the window or the door. Were you connect to any type of
ground? (water pipe, building electrical system ground etc.).

>This antenna will be used for reception only.

If you could supply this ng with these infos, you could problably get
some valuable help.

H.C.





>Thanks much,

>Eric F. Richards
>[e-mail]

Eric,





From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (G.T.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Satelitt 900
Date: 1 Nov 1996 04:38:49 GMT
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I saw a review of the Satelitt 700 in the Passport to Worldband 1997 and
a picture of the Satelitt 900 which, the review says, will replace the
700 in 1997. Does anyone know if the Satelitt 900 is already out or if
there are any reviews about it?

+---------------------------------------+
|        Tony ([e-mail])        |
| Help stamp out and abolish redundancy |
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From [e-mail] Thu Nov 07 21:24:22 1996
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[e-mail] (Hans Pants) wrote:
>I'm thinking about buying a Sony ICF-SW77. Any comments for or against?
>How is it with utilities? Thanks in advance.

Hello Hans:

The Sony ICF-SW77 is a much more complicated radio to use as compared to
the Sony ICF-2010. I have both radios, and will trade the ICF-SW77
straight across for a ICF-2010.