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From: craigb@resmel.bhp.com.au (Craig Blundell)
Subject: Re: Review of Australia v CIS, Olympic Mens Basketball
Organization: BHP Research - Melbourne Laboratories, AUSTRALIA
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 06:57:36 GMT

andrewd@ecr.mu.oz.au (Andrew_John DISSELDORP) writes:


>On Tuesday the 28th the Australian mens basketball side took on the CIS.

>Match Review
>	The match opened up with Australia playing the same way as their
>previous match against Puerto Rico. (I.E. They pounded the ball inside).
>This time the inside defense was better, meaning fewer inside points. When
>Australia went outside the shots didn't fall. (Unlike the match against
>Peurto Rico) During the 1st 1/2 the CIS got out to a 10pt lead, which
>was down to 4 by 1/2 time. (Score 35-31). 
>	The second 1/2 opened up with both sides having a bit of time in the
>lead. The CIS were shooting better, and soon they went on a 10 -0 run. During
>middle of this run the Australian Coach subbed out the best Australian frontline
>(Longley & Bradtke) for Borner and Sengstock. BAD MOVE. Australia went from
>bad to worse. Australia could not buy a bucket. The CIS were scoring easy
>transition buckets. Australia were totally outplayed, looking slow and 
>poorly skilled. The only good thing about it was that the loss came early,
>so hopefully they will recover for later matches. 

>Comments Welcome

What was the final FREAKIN' score ???????


--
Craig Blundell

Department of Earth Sciences
Monash University	
Clayton, Vic. 3168
AUSTRALIA
            
Phone   :  +61-3-566-7450 
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From: lrowland@metz.une.edu.au (Lindsay Rowlands)
Newsgroups: aus.sport
Subject: Barracuda goggles
Date: 21 Jul 92 13:01:00 GMT
Distribution: aus
Organization: University of New England, Armidale, Australia


	Could someone please tell me the name of a retailer in Sydney or
Brisbane who sells Barracuda swimming goggles?

Thanks heartily in advance

	Lindsay Rowlands
	Department of Music       
	University of New England 
	Armidale NSW AUSTRALIA (067)732059   
	lrowland@metz.une.oz.au 
	=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
	Those guys are the cats man: 
	I'm just backing the cats. 
	(The late)Jaco Pastorius
From: tony@marvin.jpl.oz (Tony Sanderson)
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
Subject: Re: Torn speaker...dead cat!
Date: 22 Jul 92 06:34:18 GMT
Organization: Johns Perry Lifts, Melbourne, Australia

in article <1992Jul17.015614.22526@uniwa.uwa.edu.au>, scott@psy.uwa.oz.au (Scott Fisher) says:
> Nntp-Posting-Host: wapsy.psy.uwa.oz.au
> 
> drt@brolga.cc.uq.oz.au (David Taylor) writes:
> 
>>I am somewhat pissed off at my girlfriends cat this morning. The little
>>%$@!&^#! decided to use one of my Dynaudios as a giant scratching post
>>and managed to remove the grill BY CLIMBING UP IT and in the process
>>put a CLAW THROUGH THE DRIVER!!!!
> 
I had a dog (a corgi) at my parents place when I was particularly active
on 160m (1.8 MHz), who relieved himself against the output valve of the
R.F. power amplifier one evening.  Unfortunately for him,  there was 800
volts DC (plus large amounts of modulated RF) on the anode pins. (The
transmitter lived out on the back veranda floor,  adjacent to my open
"shack" window.)

I was "on the air" at the time,  and became aware of the problem from 2
sources: (a)  an ear-piercing scream from the dog,  and (b) a loss of
carrier indication on my modulation monitor.  Strangely enough,  he
survived (and so did the output tube, although I did have to sponge the
chassis with water and dry it all out with a hair dryer).

On another occasion,  I was making some wiring changes to a home-brew
speaker enclosure in my bedroom,  and picked up the twin-8 lying on the
floor,  proceeding to twist it into contact with the twin-8 coming out of
the enclosure.  There was a deafening bang,  and I discovered that I'd
inadvertantly wired up a "death lead" (240 volts) instead of the speaker
line (yes - there were 2 twin-8's lying on the floor, and I picked the
wrong one).

The driver voice coil was splattered all over the pole gap, but the real
damage was to my right ear (which was only a few inches from the driver
when it happened).  From that day on,  the frequency response of that
particular appendage has rolled off at about 4KHz,  and the amplitude
sensitivity is down a bit as well.  Most annoying. (Good case for line
fuses in an enclosure, huh?)

< Tony Sanderson,  Boral Elevators (VK3AML) >
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From: smee@bristol.ac.uk (Paul Smee)
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi,rec.audio
Subject: Re: C.D's Multibit VRS Single bit
Date: 29 Jul 92 10:42:27 GMT
Reply-To: P.Smee@bristol.ac.uk (Paul Smee)
Organization: University of Bristol

In article <9221117.16434@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU> gps@ecr.mu.oz.au (Gavin_Paul SMITH) writes:
>
>If anyone has any comparrisons between single bit C.D players and
>multi-bit C.D players I would appreciate them . I realise single bit
>is cheeper but does that mean multibit are better ?

Single-bit isn't necessarily cheaper, but never mind.  Single-bit and
multi-bit tend to sound a bit different, and it's a matter of preference
which you like better.

In theory (at least as far as not-very-clever people like me understand
it) single-bit has the potential for sounding better, as it offers the
opportunity to completely eliminate any D/A non-linearity problems at a
stroke.  However, it is a newer technology, *I* (me, personally) don't
think they've got all the rough corners sanded off it yet, and *I* (m,
p) prefer the sound of a multibit to a notionally comparable (similarly
priced) single-bit machine.  Two comments on that last statement of
mine:  first, there are a lot of people who feel exactly the opposite
-- I've got no problems with that, it's a matter of taste; second, this
is my feeling right now -- most of the current development work seems
to be concentrating on single-bit, and so I do expect that it will
eventually be better than multi-.

As that suggests, it IS a matter of personal taste, and so basically
you should go listen to a few things and see what you like.  I'd
suggest you just listen to the sound, and don't worry too much about
which technology is involved.

-- 
Paul Smee, Computing Service, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1UD, UK
 P.Smee@bristol.ac.uk - ..!uunet!uknet!bsmail!p.smee - Tel +44 272 303132
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
From: russ@pta.pyramid.com.au (Russell Day)
Subject: Re: Torn speaker...dead cat!
Organization: Pyramid Technology Corporation, Sydney
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 05:33:43 GMT

In article <1992Jul20.051405.18472@labtam.labtam.oz.au> graeme@labtam.labtam.oz.au (Graeme Gill) writes:
>> He has made a small tear in the soft lip thingo that supports the actual
>> cone and I'm worried that it will grow bigger with use. Does anyone know
>> what kind of glue I can use to patch this? I cannot hear any difference
>> *yet*.
>
>	Try smearing some neutral (not the usual acidic) silicon sealer over
>(and in) the tear. It should stick quite well to the rubber foam, and if
>you keep it thin it will be (and keep) just as flexible.
>
>	Graeme Gill

I bet that it is probably better to leave the tear as it is rather than
mess with it.  Any adhesive is going to change the properties of the
roll surround, and that cant be good.  If there is not much leakage
then the sonic performance wont be upset.  The surround is unstressed,
so the hole shouldnt have any reason to enlarge.  And there is, you say,
no  audible difference.  Why mess with it?  Put on something loud, get
a beer, and relax!
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
From: calving@netcom.com (The Lindsay-Geyer Corp)
Subject: The Lindsay-Geyer Corporation is online
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 06:35:59 GMT
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Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
From: tpearson@titan.trl.OZ.AU (Trevor Pearson)
Subject: Re: source for X-overs
Organization: Telecom Research Labs, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 06:31:34 GMT

t9114145@phillip.edu.au writes:
> Anyone know of a source for reasonable quality (not too expensive)
> 4 ohm 3-way crossovers? Melbourne metro area preferrably (or mail order).
> 
> -- 
> Adam Eberbach      t9114145@phillip.edu.au          fnord
> Computer Science student, Phillip Institute of Technology.

You can't buy proper xovers off the shelf, unless you have drivers
from one manufacturer who also provides suitable xovers. They need
to be designed to suit what you have, then they can be constructed
with off the shelf coils, capacitors and resistors or you can save
money by winding your own coils. Try "Radio Parts" or your local
component supplier for suitable bits. They or Tandy can also supply
you with "generic" xovers if you are not interested in playing music.



 *****************************************
 * Trevor Pearson                        *
 * TRL. Clayton, Australia               *  
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi,rec.audio
From: gps@ecr.mu.oz.au (Gavin_Paul SMITH)
Subject: C.D's Multibit VRS Single bit
Organization: Computer Science, University of Melbourne, Australia
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 07:08:27 GMT


If anyone has any comparrisons between single bit C.D players and
multi-bit C.D players I would appreciate them . I realise single bit
is cheeper but does that mean multibit are better ?

.

********* gps Melbourne University - Chemical Engineering. *********	
   Your Achievement .. What has it come to ????????????????????
 ************NAPALM DEATH********MANCHESTER UNITED F.C.************ 
                     The Fatality of Optimism .
From: MATGBB@LURE.LATROBE.EDU.AU (BYRNES,Graham)
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
Subject: Re: source for X-overs
Date: 22 Jul 92 05:22:19 GMT
Organization: La Trobe University
X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS 1.22

In <1992Jul22.125305.12470@phillip.edu.au> t9114145@phillip.edu.au writes:

> Anyone know of a source for reasonable quality (not too expensive)
> 4 ohm 3-way crossovers? Melbourne metro area preferrably (or mail order).
There is no such thing as a "a 3-way 4 ohm x-over". At the very least
you need to specify at which frequencies x-over should occur, at what 
rate (6, 12, 18 dB/Octave), and the relative efficiencies of your drivers.

Without getting the first two of these right, you will probably damage
something. AFTER you have figured these out: Jaycar sell 3-way x-overs
but it is unlikely they will have the right characteristics. In 
particular, an 8ohm one will not work for 4 ohms. In their catalogue
their is a very simplified table of values for constructing your own,
assuming ideal drivers. They can sell you the chokes and caps you will
need. I seem to remember you posting that your x-over died. Why not 
try to duplicate the old one? In particular, why not fix it? It is pretty
easy to test a choke for open circuit, a resistor for correct value.
You could probably then just renew all the caps on principle: it will 
still be cheaper than starting from scratch.

Are you SURE it is the crossover that is dead? they are pretty robust.
Graham B
From: t9114145@phillip.edu.au
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
Subject: source for X-overs
Date: 22 Jul 92 17:53:05 GMT
Organization: Phillip Institute of Tech, Melbourne

Anyone know of a source for reasonable quality (not too expensive)
4 ohm 3-way crossovers? Melbourne metro area preferrably (or mail order).

-- 
Adam Eberbach      t9114145@phillip.edu.au          fnord
Computer Science student, Phillip Institute of Technology.
Newsgroups: aus.hi-fi
From: brian@probitas.cs.utas.edu.au (Brian Marriott)
Subject: Re: Electronics Australia Kit Amps?
Organization: University of Tasmania, Australia.
Distribution: aus
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 03:36:52 GMT

In <1992Jul14.020226.23425@usage.csd.unsw.OZ.AU> aidan@vast.unsw.edu.au (Editing) writes:
>From article <1992Jul13.071208.3584@lugb.latrobe.edu.au>, by MATGBB@LURE.LATROBE.EDU.AU (BYRNES,Graham):
>> The other thing to remember is that kit designs are tied to components
>> readily available from DSE, JAYCAR et al. You could possibly do such things
>> as putting in a better quality volume pot (try radio spares) than the
>> atrocious $3 jobbie supplied...
>>
>Jaycar have in the past screwed me around with substitued parts in kits
>in particular the bass pot in the 60/60.  They don't even want to consider
>finding another source - they just substitute a crappy pot as you say.
>DSE however seem to stock quite a range of bizzare little bits and pieces.
>In my experience, DSE's north ryde warehouse in sydney often has all
>sorts of stuff that goes into kits which is otherwise unavailable in
>your average suburban DSE store.  This is where I picked up a replacement
>pot for the one Jaycar gave me.  Jaycar would not however pay for the   
>new pot (some $8) but did refund the dodgy one ($3).

Jaycar did similar to me on a SC 200 control unit that I built a
couple of years ago.  I couldn't get sense out of them at all.  The
worst thing was that not only did they substitute the Bass pot, but
also the Volume one, and it's not matched one channel to the other,
so it's extremely annoying.

Do you have a phone no for that DSE warehouse?

Brian Marriott
Uni of Tas Computer Science.
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
From: mpulver@research.canon.oz.au (Mark Pulver)
Subject: Re: Lights
Organization: Canon Information Systems Research Australia
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 05:40:42 GMT


I'm looking to put together a better light system for my commute bike.
So I'm paying attention to any comment that come throgh on the topic.

Speaking about Cateye light products, which I've been using for the last
3-4 year.  They're junk.  Both the non-halogen and halogen models. They
need constant maintain... cleaning/adjusting contacts.  Battery life of the
halogen model is good only for a couple a weeks (but only really effected for
the first few days).  My (night time) commute takes about 35 +/-5 minutes
(North Ryde to Glebe, in Sydney).

In the meantine, I might soon try some rechargable in it, just to save
some money.  Of course, I would need to sets of batteries because
rechargables die quite quickly.

The local bike shop, sells a wiz bang light system with low & high beams
and a water bottle shaped rechargeable battery for $300.  I'm sure I should
be able to put something together for mush less.

Mark
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
From: mes156n@mdw034.cc.monash.edu.au (P Kong)
Subject: Info Wanted
Organization: Monash University
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 06:12:12 GMT

I am currently involved in the design and construction of a human powered hydrofoil and I am in need of information.
The craft will be powered by a setup similar to that of a racing bike in fact the prototype will be a converted racer with the pedals driving a prop.
What I need help in is finding out any info about this area and about the International Human-Powered Vehicle Association which is based in Indianapolis.
This project is a Monash University Undergraduate Design.  Any info would be of great help.  Please post a message on the net.
Or send any helpful info to Mr Bruce Kuhnell
                            Dept. Mechanical Engineering
                            Monash University
                            Wellington Rd ,   Clayton,  Vic


Phillip Kong
HSI Design Team 
Monash University

Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
From: sml@yarra-glen.aaii.oz.au (Steven Law)
Subject: Re: Lights
Organization: Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1992 02:21:26 GMT

mpulver@research.canon.oz.au (Mark Pulver) writes:


>I'm looking to put together a better light system for my commute bike.
>So I'm paying attention to any comment that come throgh on the topic.

>Speaking about Cateye light products, which I've been using for the last
>3-4 year.  They're junk.  Both the non-halogen and halogen models. They
>need constant maintain... cleaning/adjusting contacts.  Battery life of the
>halogen model is good only for a couple a weeks (but only really effected for
>the first few days).  My (night time) commute takes about 35 +/-5 minutes
>(North Ryde to Glebe, in Sydney).

>In the meantine, I might soon try some rechargable in it, just to save
>some money.  Of course, I would need to sets of batteries because
>rechargables die quite quickly.

>The local bike shop, sells a wiz bang light system with low & high beams
>and a water bottle shaped rechargeable battery for $300.  I'm sure I should
>be able to put something together for mush less.

>Mark

I have a Cateye HL-200 headlight which uses D-cells. It has been reasonably
reliable. I fitted a halogen globe, which gave me troubles when the contacts
inside the globe became loose. I've been too cheap to replace it (~$9) so
I tried to solder it back together. It worked ok for a short time but then
must have shorted, which melted out the insides of my light. And flattened
my batteries :-( At least there's a little holder for a spare globe.

The light is still usable though there's less tension in the springs since
they tried to melt their way out of the casing.
I use ni-cads which provide a good beam for the life of the battery and then
drop to zero very quickly, so I always carry a spare set of alkalines.

I have a Berec tailight which also uses 2 D-cells. It has been amazingly
reliable. I have had it for 3 years and have never had to clean contacts,
adjust springs etc. Only had to replace the globe a couple of times. I also
fitted a halogen. The light has a fairly large lens so I think it is quite
visible. I also use a rear Vistalite.

I use a generator setup on my touring bike but I've always had to fiddle
with the wiring. I find a battery setup a bit less hassle.

BTW, John Harland at Bicycle Victoria did a report on commonly available
lighting systems a couple of years ago. He found that all lights were
unsatisfactory in one or more ways. The search for the perfect lighting
system continues...


Steve Law
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
From: news@massey.ac.nz (USENET News System)
Subject: Re: Lights
Followup-To: aus.bicycle
Reply-To: P.Etheridge@massey.ac.nz
Organization: SMIS, Massey University, NZ
Distribution: aus
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 92 02:12:37 GMT

gavina@otc.otca.oz (Gavin Abfalter) writes:

>The lights will by and large be used for my commute which lasts for about 20 -
>25 mins. and takes in a very large and dark Centennial Park during the night
>portion. (Centennial Park is in Sydney's eastern suburbs).
> ...
>Ideally I'm looking for an off the shelf product but am considering putting
>some time into a customized set-up if necessary.

If you're always going to be using non-knobbly tyres, I can heartily recommend
the Sanyo generator system.  The headlamp is an ample 2.4W with an excellent
dispersion pattern.  At $NZ60 (=$A45 approx) they are a lot cheaper to purchase
and certainly run than anything else with similar output.  As a bonus, I like
not having to bother with throwaway or rechargable batteries.  The one drawback
with generator systems is that you have no light when you stop, so you need
plenty of reflectors for this situation, but I would recommend reflectors as a
backup for any lighting system.

Phil Etheridge              Internet: P.Etheridge@massey.ac.nz
Macintosh Consultant        Phone:    +64+6-356 9099 ext 8689
SMIS, Massey University     Fax:      +64+6-350 5611
Palmerston North, NZ        40*23'S, 175*37'E ;  GMT+12
From: t9014135@phillip.edu.au
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
Subject: mountain bike racing
Date: 27 Jul 92 14:11:10 GMT
Organization: RMIT (Bundoora Campus)

Are their any mountain bike races in melbourne that people can enter???
I am interested but have no contact names or phone numbers.

can any one help??

thanx tef
From: pgharr@peg.pegasus.oz.au
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
Subject: Re: Goggles for people already wearing
Date: 29 Jul 92 05:33:00 GMT
Nf-ID: #R:uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au:3249:peg:490100016:000:434
Nf-From: peg.UUCP!pgharr    Jul 29 00:33:00 1992


you should try some of the more expensive sunnoies such as Oakleys.  The 
original and best shades may be ok.  Also try looking in the recent
US cycle mags where there was an article on best products.  One of these 
covered the sunnies for glasses wearers.

I wear my Oakley Eyeshades every day [but i do not wear glasses ] and they are 
still the best glasses/shades of all for biking, and you can get different co
coloured lenses.
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
From: logier@cheops.qld.tne.oz.au (Rob Logie)
Subject: Re: Lights
Organization: Telecom Australia, TNE Computer Support Services
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 23:00:34 GMT

heard@qut.edu.au writes:

>In article <1992Jul22.222120.18438@cheops.qld.tne.oz.au>, 
>logier@cheops.qld.tne.oz.au (Rob Logie) writes:

>> I currently use a Sanyo Battery set up.  The battery container attaches
>> to the frame like a water bottle cage (Two Screws).  It holds four "D" cell
>> batteries.  The lights are two halogen lights which hang under your
>> handle bars.  They are a lot like the lights on the Bike the LA-PD is riding
>> in the recent National Geographic,
>> 
>> They are much better than a cateye, but they weigh a lot more.  I will
>> use them till the longer days of summer return when I'll swap back
>> to the cateye for the occasional rides home in the dark.

>The thing I like about the Cateye is the quick removal 
>-- I can keep my bike locked outside without things 
>disappearing. When I got my Cateye I was changing 
>up from Wonder lights (which also had quick removal). 
>The Cateye was much brighter and I thought "Wow!", but 
>now I would like something even brighter. 

>How are Sanyo for taking off the bike 

four screws.  One for each of the two headlights and two for the battery box
It is NOT a "Quick Release" type of setup

>when you park it?  What is the battery life? What is 
I have been runnning it about 30 Minutes five days a week for about a month
and the batteries still are good.
>the price.

I paid about $80.00

>Take care
>Ronno


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