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My R-70 frequency synthesisor seems to suffer from extremely long
locktime whenever it makes the transition from 1.4 to 1.5 khz on
a 100 khz boundary e.g. 10.101.4 mhz to 10.101.5 mhz, 11.501.4 to
11.501.5 mhz, etc. This is the problem on AM mode; other modes may
affect different boundary conditions as the microprocessor will
shift the frequency display rather than adjust the LO frequency.
This manifests itself as the receiver moving way off of frequency
at the boundary condition, then slowly reseting itself to the
proper frequency.

Any ideas as to the cause and cure? I loath to spend more mucho
dinaro to get it repaired, as the last repair job costed $150...
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In article <1993Jan8.021706.8421@news.ysu.edu> ah201@yfn.ysu.edu (Brad Hodges)
writes:

>After many years of faithful service, my GE super radio has

>departed this earthly world.  Now, the question is, what to replace

>it with.

Yesterday I ordered a refurbished SRII for $31.15 (including postage)
from Thompson(GE) at 800-933-5489.

Geoff.
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In article <1993Jan6.082245.5632@nuscc.nus.sg> sci10019@nusunix1.nus.sg (YU
HONG WEY) writes:

> It seems that Kol Israel now requires listeners to send them a few IRCs
> in order for them to send their programme schedules on a regular basis,
> due to budget problem. I wonder if this is the case for everyone out
> there. 73's.




 Kol Israel

        **Note: Notice the phone and address at the botom. You can write
        or fax a request for the next schedule.

 Fall Schedule effective 1 November - 27 March
 as announced on DX Corner 25 Oct 1925 UT.

 English:
 0500-0515  NA/wEu    9435
 1100-1130  wEu      17545
 1400-1425  wEu/NA   17575 15640 11603 11587
            wNA      17590
            Aus/As   15650
 1800-1815  wEu/NA   11587  7465
            wNA      11675
            Af       17575
 2000-2030  wEu/NA   11587  9435  7465
            wNA      11675
            Af       17575
            LA       11603
 2230-2300  NA/wEu   11603 11587  7465
            wNA      11675
            LA       17575  9435

 Hebrew "Reshet Bet" Domestic 2nd Network
 0400-2300  15615 13753  9388
 0400-0455   9435
 0530-0610   9435
 0615-1050  17545
 1205-1355  17545

 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Kol Israel phone numbers
        Director L&C  972 2 389051
        Fax           972 2 388821
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Israel Broadcasting Authority - Kol Israel
 PO Box 1082
 Jerusalem 91010, Israel

Cheers,

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The FAQ mentions a database about SW programming available from Tom
Sundstrom of Pinelands BBS.  I'd like to know more about the databse.
What's the price?  How often is it updated?  Does RBase work with the
format used by Pinelands (DBase III)?  I'd like to hear how well people
like this database service.

Also I'm wondering about Pinelands and other BBS's.  What are these
like?  Thanks for any info...

Chris Brewster
cb@cray.com
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From: regmad@gsusgi2.gsu.edu (Michael de Kraker)
Subject: DO you want a DSR
Organization: Georgia State University
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 03:50:28 GMT


Question:

	I am thinking about committing to the development of a
	PC based Digital speech system which would allow a HAM to 
	play pre-recorded messages to the air ( great for contests),
	and operate as a simple repeater with voice mail functions.

	Other possibilities include remote telemetry.
	
	Package would include 
	- digital sampling and play-back card.
	- interface box for touch-tone (tm) decoder,speaker and mike 
	  connections.	
	- software for TSR playback, simplex repeat and voice-mail.
	- library for user interfacing of telemetry etc.

	My question is are there enough HAMS interested for us
	to invest in development to a least break even. What price
	range, and what features.

	Flame me

	73's de KD4FKW
 
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Date:         Thu, 7 Jan 1993 20:44:28 -0800
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From:         Adrian T W Seet <SEETTW@OREGON.BITNET>
Subject:      BBC MAGAZINE REVIEW

Recommendation To all BBC Listeners

Hi!  I am a subscriber to the BBC's WorldWide magazine.  They call it "The BBC
World Service Magazine - Including full Radio and TV Guide."  My first
subscription came in December of 1992.  It had many articles ranging from
"Bush Diary", "Traditional Values", to the London Calling frequencies for the
month the magazine was meant to be for.  I personally feel that the articles
were splendidly written.  They were what I would call an informative magazine.

It is definitely a must for all shortwave enthusiasts.  Except for the price
I think that this magazine should be worth your time.  It costs approximately
US$24.  I haven't regretted subscribing to thei BBC Worldwide.

I like to take this time to disclaim myself from any liabilities.  I thought
you may be interested.

Adrian Seet
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From: jlaird@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (James P Laird)
Subject: Re: John Peel show on BBC World Service
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 05:29:11 GMT

In article <1993Jan7.004406.22837@beaver.cs.washington.edu> karty@cs.washington
.edu (Richard Karty) writes:
>Does anyone know the time and frequency of the John Peel show on the
>BBC World Service?

Isn't that "A jolly good show"?  I wonder if he is still in that
green studio?
From: krb@lester.appstate.edu (Kinney Baughman)
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Subject: Best source/price for Sony 2010??
Date: 7 Jan 1993 14:44:00 -0500
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OK.  I'm ready to jump for a Sony 2010.  I haven't been able to find the
file I saved from several months ago that listed one of the best mail
order suppliers for this radio.

Can anyone fill me in?  It seems like there was a place selling the 2010
for around $300.

Thanks.

Kinney Baughman
baughmankr@conrad.appstate.edu

 


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From: slerner@Eingedi.Newton.MA.US (Shabtai Lerner)
Subject: Re: Kol Yisrael current world-wide schedule
Organization: S. Lerner, Newton, MA
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 18:02:48 GMT

In article <1993Jan6.082245.5632@nuscc.nus.sg> sci10019@nusunix1.nus.sg (YU HONG WEY) writes:
>
> It seems that Kol Israel now requires listeners to send them a few IRCs
> in order for them to send their programme schedules on a regular basis,
> due to budget problem. I wonder if this is the case for everyone out
> there. 73's.
>



 Kol Israel

	**Note: Notice the phone and address at the botom. You can write
	or fax a request for the next schedule.

 Fall Schedule effective 1 November - 27 March
 as announced on DX Corner 25 Oct 1925 UT.

 English:
 0500-0515  NA/wEu    9435
 1100-1130  wEu      17545
 1400-1425  wEu/NA   17575 15640 11603 11587
            wNA      17590
            Aus/As   15650
 1800-1815  wEu/NA   11587  7465
            wNA      11675
            Af       17575
 2000-2030  wEu/NA   11587  9435  7465
            wNA      11675
            Af       17575
            LA       11603
 2230-2300  NA/wEu   11603 11587  7465
            wNA      11675
            LA       17575  9435

 Hebrew "Reshet Bet" Domestic 2nd Network
 0400-2300  15615 13753  9388
 0400-0455   9435
 0530-0610   9435
 0615-1050  17545
 1205-1355  17545

 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Kol Israel phone numbers
        Director L&C  972 2 389051
        Fax           972 2 388821
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Israel Broadcasting Authority - Kol Israel
 PO Box 1082
 Jerusalem 91010, Israel

Cheers,

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In article <8305@news.duke.edu> klg@panda.mc.duke.edu (Kim Greer -- rjj)
writes:

>  Does anyone have a valid street address for KCBI in Dallas?  The USPS says
>that "Dallas, TX 75221" is insufficient.  Thanks.
Call Information (xxx)5551212
tell them you want address and number
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From article <segross.6@uci.edu>, by segross@uci.edu (STEVE GROSS):

> I think I remember reading here a few months ago about DAK going out of

Not at all.  Deathmongers read what they want.
He had cash flow problems which he claimed were temporary, and which he
claims are now over.
I have ordered many things from DAK.  If they were late, I can see that my
card was charged on the day that they were shipped, never earlier.
I received a Christmas gift within two weeks, although I was told when I
ordered that the item was "out of stock, do you still wish to order?"

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I'm completely new to the world of short wave.  Someone gave me an old Radio
shack DX160 receiver to start me off.  All the controls are straightforward
except for using the 'band spread'.

Apparently it is for fine tuning.  If so, why are only certain frequencies
listed on it?  Just how do I use it?

Also, it seems as if there are 2 bands that cover pretty much the same
range; .4 to 1.5mhz I think, (don't have the unit with me right now).

The person who gave it to me doesn't have the manual anymore and doesn't
remember how to use it.

Rather than try and order a manual from Radio Shack (Don't know if its even
available),  could someone familiar with this unit pleas give some
pointers?

Thanks,
Bill Mazeika     WJM@UTRC.UTC.COM
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From: eazy@troi.cc.rochester.edu (Eric Anderson-Zych)
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Subject: Re: American Commercial Shortwave Broadcasting
Date: 9 Jan 93 04:11:45 GMT
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In <1863@wshb.csms.com> michaelb@wshb.csms.com ( WSHB Operations Eng) writes:
>The restriction is that we are *NOT*
>allowed to target the USA as an audience. There is a minimum power
>requirement of 50 KW also, so the investment is pretty substantial. There
>are fees every six months for frequency coordination also. It's not
>something you can undertake as a hobby, but there are a couple of low
>budget groups with dedicated support that do an adequate job of remaining
>on the air. 

>Michael
>-- 
>Michael Batchelor--Systems/Operations Engineer #compliments and complaints
>WSHB - An International Broadcast Station of   #   letterbox@csms.com

Why can't you, or any other USA broadcaster target the United States?
I know the FCC says so, but why?  To keep AM and FM broadcasters from losing
listeners to SW?

Also, why the 50kw power requirement?

Thanks,
Eric
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From: otruba@mitre.org (Steve Otruba)
Subject: Re: What's Happening With Radio Czechoslovakia?
Organization: What me organized
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 15:52:19 GMT

In article <C03tE3.801@ais.org> danr@ais.org (Daniel Romanchik) writes:

>Anyone know what's happening with R. Czechoslovakia?  It looks like
>they've already ceased operating.  I was hoping to catch some of the
>news of the impending split, but there have been no English broadcasts
>to North America for the last couple of nights.

Radio Czechoslovakia was on for their regular broadcast at 4:00 UTC
31 December on 5930.  According to their report they will be 
changing names to Radio Prague once again.  A few of their regulars
are leaving as well as a few features like "Letter from Bratislava"
Here's hoping they continue to bring us some good news and features
from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Stefan

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From:         thiagu <SUBRAMAT@ETSU.BITNET>
Subject:      archer antenna

Hi

I saw an Archer pocket antenna for around $8.95 at radio Shack .

How is it ?

Anybody is using it ?

Thank Q
thiagu
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From: zweig@dubius.cs.uiuc.edu (Johnny Zweig)
Subject: Grundig Satellit 700 experience
Reply-To: zweig@cs.uiuc.edu
Organization: University of Illinois, Dept. of Comp. Sci., Urbana, IL
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 01:07:05 GMT

I am torn between a Sony ICF-SW77 (I am a hacker, so the screwy operating
system doesn't frighten me) and a Grundig Satellit 700. Does anyone have
either: (a) firsthand experience with the '700 to relate or (b) pointers to
some site that has rec.radio.shortwave archives that might include such
experience? The "Welcome to r.r.s" posting I read didn't mention an archive.

I am especially concerned about the distortion that Passport mentions with the
SSB and synchronous detection modes. Money is really not a concern, and I want
a radio that sounds real good. I'm not as interested in DXing -- I mostly want
something that can pull in signals (I'm in California) and make them sound
nice.

Thanks in advance for you input!

-Johnny Grundig
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In article <CB.93Jan6134917@tamarack13.timbuk>, cb@tamarack13.timbuk (Chris
Brewster) writes:
> Combined with similar news from Canada and elsewhere, this makes me
> wonder how much importance governments now put on shortwave
> broadcasting.

Hi Chris!

A friend of mine (who is also a ham) and I had a discussion about this
a few months ago.  He was mentioning about how the FCC is grabbing all
the ham frequencies (esp. uhf and microwave).  In a pessimistic way he
figured that in 20 years, amateur radio would not exist - no spectrum
left.

My position, forever the optimist, was that with all the commercial,
government, military, etc. communications moving to satellite and
microwave, the only thing *left* on shortwave in 20 years would be
hams and broadcasters (and CBers).  Evidence to back this up?
At recent WARCs, both hams and broadcasters *gained* SW spectrum.

SW is a pretty economical media compared to satellites, dishes,
microwave equipment, spread spectrum gear, magic decoder rings, etc.
It is dirt cheap to broadcast and dirt cheap to receive.  Very popular
in the third world.

I don't know what VOA's budget is, but I'll bet it is measured in
only 10s of millions of $$ a year.  Considering the coverage and
listenership, it is cheap.  And many of the major broadcasters are
already supplying satellite feeds.

Besides: it isn't much fun writing for QSL cards when you merely point
a dish and listen in FM quality sound.  Somehow picking through the
static, waiting for that weak signal, tweaking the antenna for that
last db, trying to figure out the atmospheric conditions, etc. is
far more romantic and challenging.  Then the QSL card really means
something!

> Somewhat related question: how and why does UK pay for a service as
> gigantic as the BBC!?

As they say, Tax and Spend.  :-)

Walt
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From: lingr1000@ucsvax.sdsu.edu (ZHANG Z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: nrd525
Date: 8 Jan 93 00:32:00 GMT
Organization: San Diego State University - Dept. of Redundancy Dept.
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.4-b1

First of all, reposting a querry some days ago.  Has anybody used
the Sherwood mod on 525?  How is the result?

Second, I notice that the 525 has a very different audio contour
from sony 2010.  Wheras 2010 is soft, both voice and noise, 525 is
brighter for voice but harsh for noise.  I definitely enjoyed
voice on 525 better than 2010 but the noise on 2010 is much kinder to
to the ear.  Is this only my radio or is it true for all such radios
  I would like to hear from those of you that have both radios.
Thanks.

Zhang at lingr1000@ucsvax.sdsu.edu
From: atc@waikato.ac.nz
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Fax reception with scanner?
Date: 7 Jan 93 14:56:12 +1300
Organization: University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

Can one hook up a fax machine to a scanner to intercept group 3 fax messages
sent over mobile phone networks?

As I understand it the two faxes talk to each other at the start of a fax to 
determine what speeds etc that they both understand.
Would this upset a 3rd fax 'listening in' on a scanner?
Or would this extra stuff be ignored?

I await replies with interest.

-- 
Andrew Chambers
Computer Services
University of Waikato
New Zealand

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From: faunt@CISCO.COM (Doug Faunt N6TQS 415-688-8269)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: LF/MF/HF converter for R7000?
Date: 12 Jan 93 21:29:20 GMT
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Who makes these?  It might be a cost effective way of getting some of the
audio signals from a satellite TV system, since I already have the
R7000.
From: randall@informix.com (Randall Rhea)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ramsey SW Converter Kit
Date: 6 Jan 93 00:30:11 GMT
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.

franzis@evax.gdc.com writes:




>        Does anyone out there have or know anything about the
>        Ramsey shortwave converter kit ? I believe it sells for
>        about $30.00.


This enables an AM radio to receive shortwave.  I don't believe that it 
works on radios that have digital readouts, so I did not get one.

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From: billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson)
Subject: Re: antennas, noise suppressors, etc.
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Corvallis, Oregon USA
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 22:36:48 GMT

GRS00013@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (*GRS9999101) writes:
: a neighbor of minehas a base station (cobra) that comes across the phone,
: tv, radio, and answering machine when he transmits.  what can be done
: about this?  he is looking at buying an amtron-99 (?) antenna, becuase
: he has been told that this will keep his signal from scattering at the
: base.  will this work?  what about noise suppressors?  he has already blown up
: his own tv, so any info will be greatly appreciated.

If he blew up his tv, then he didn't do it with a legal cb radio. Have him
get rid of the linear. Then, if that doesn't work, have him get rid of the
power mike. More than likely, the problems will go away.

Bill
From: cobra@jab.tucson.az.us (Ken Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.cb
Subject: Re: How much can I improve my range
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 93 19:05:23 MST
Organization: Just Another Bbs. Tucson, AZ

jason@ab20.larc.nasa.gov (Jason Austin) writes:

> 
> 	I have recently installed a mobile in my car and have found
> the range shorter than what I would like.  I'm using a two foot mag
> mount coiled antenna; how much increase in range should I expect by
> switching to a longer antenna?  Also, the FAQ mentions that many
> radios are deliberately under tuned to make sure they are within legal
> limits; what's involved in tuning it to the legal maximum 4 watts of
> output?  I have a GE radio.
> --
> Jason C. Austin
> j.c.austin@larc.nasa.gov
> 

Well, gee, that's a loaded question...with an ideal antenna like a K-40, 
Wilson K1000, or a 102" steel whip, ranges of 20 miles on AM is possible, 
dependent on a number of variables.
 
Tuning a radio?  Have a radiotelephone license?  Then you can do 
it...otherwise, you'll need to take it to a radio shop.  A bench check in 
my area is fairly nominal; $10-$15 will get it tweaked up to spec's 
usually...

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From: jfedorko@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Joel Fedorko)
Subject: Whats a Motorola Mocat Worth
Originator: jfedorko@mars.ncsa.uiuc.edu
Organization: Day Data Systems @ Dow                                     
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 02:32:36 GMT

I recently ran across a store that has some new 4110? Mocats.  Any suggestions
on what to offer for them?  The guy's had'em for years..(Boxes have yellowed)
I had one a long time ago and liked it alot.     

Also if anyone has a Motorola CB555 could you drop me a e-mail..I'm trying to 
fix one.

Thanks.  
 
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