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From: marco@sys6626.bison.mb.ca (John Perry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Just getting started with a Shortwave...
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 92 17:01:28 CDT
Organization: system 6626 BBS, Winnipeg MB

I bought a cheap-o shortwave a while back, and am yet to get going with 
it. Can anyone perhaps offer a suggestion as to how I could find certain 
stations? For example, I'd like to tune into the networks (ABC, NBC, CBS; 
do they even have shortwave stations?) and perhaps Armed Forces Radio...

Can anyone offer any help?

Thanks.

--- (John Perry) a user of sys6626, running waffle 1.64
E-mail: marco@sys6626.bison.mb.ca
system 6626: 63 point west drive, winnipeg manitoba canada R3T 5G8
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: rats@cbnewsc.cb.att.com (GE Superadio II)
Subject: GE Superadio III selectivity
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 14:19:23 GMT


After using the Superadio III for the past week or so, I've come to
the conclusion that the WIDE-NARROW selectivity is IF based, and
not as originally claimed, merely an audio based feature.

I don't believe that an audio filter based WIDE position is the
correct conclusion for the type of selectivity characteristics
present on the Superadio III; it is more in line with a selectivity
system with very broad skirts. Perhaps GE has placed some sort of
bypass for some of the IF transformers or tank circuits to give a
broad selectivity that is switchable...
From: cee@wshb.csms.com ( HBS/WSHB Sr Station Mgr)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Frequency Coordination Fee
Date: 30 Sep 92 13:55:58 GMT
Organization: WSHB, Herald Broadcasting Syn., Inc., Cypress Creek, SC, USA

>||>
>||> 	^^^
>||> 	Keep in mind that WWCR is paying a tax, errrhhr a  "frequency
>||> 	coordination fee" to the FCC for every hour they are
>||> 	on the air... ostensibly to  prevent this type of problem?!
>||
>||The fee paid was originally supposed to cover the costs of the FCC in
>||attending frequency co-ordination conferences with international
>||broadcasters. However, at least as of earlier this year, the FCC
>||refused to attend those conferences.
>||
+>Does anybody have an idea on HOW MUCH is that hourly fee?
+>|| Alfredo E. Cotroneo   email: a.cotroneo@it12.bull.it          |

	The fee is $35 per frequency hour, per broadcast season.  Although
the FCC now says we US broadcasters only have two seasons (Z= summer and
W= winter), the rest of the world operates on 4 seasons .  Even though the
FCC will only "coordinate" for two seasons, we have the privilge and honor
to pay for all 4.  So the FEE comes to $140 per frequency hour per year.
In the case of WSHB, for example, we have two transmitters, operating
bascially 24 hours per day, since we do operate around the clock on
weekends.  So 2 x 24 x 140 = $6720 per year in coordination FEES to the FCC.
The actual coordination and frequency selection is performed by our
consultants, George Jacobs and Anne Case, and the FCC just rubber stamps
them.  If we run into an interference problem, and have to change frequencies,
we get to pay the FEES again.

	It is important to note that the International broadcasters are the
ONLY broadcaters being singled out to pay what amounts to a spectrum usage
fee.
	The fees paid go to the General Treasury, not back to the FCC.  So
this is where the FCC gets off the "coordination" hook, by stating quite
correctly that the fees do not off-set their coordination costs.  The FCC
has an overall travel budget, and it should come as no surprise that they
prefer to spend their travel dollars sending Commissioners and staff to the
NAB convention and other glitzy meetings, rather than coordinate frequencies
for a few SW broadcasters.

	Please pardon my tone if it sounds like I'm on my soap-box, it's just
that we don't seem to have any way out of this predicament.
ED
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WSHB, Cypress Creek, SC * WCSN, Scotts Corner, ME * KHBI, Saipan, Mariana Isl.
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: control3@McRCIM.McGill.EDU (Mark Readman)
Subject: Re: BBC WS Program & Frequency Guide - Winter 1992
Originator: control3@aragorn.mcrcim.mcgill.edu
Organization: McGill Research Centre for  Intelligent Machines
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 92 14:57:36 GMT


Thanks from me to.
Mark.
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From: zot@toz.buffalo.ny.us (Chris Boebel)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Bearcat 855 XLT
Date: 5 Oct 92 20:33:59 GMT
Organization: The Tower of Zot - (716)691-3865

Is it possible to modify a uniden bearcat 855xlt scanner to receive 
cellular phone frequencies? If so, how does one go about this?

Chris

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From: ckp@cup.portal.com (Christine K Paustian)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Signals phone number?
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 92 10:17:34 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: usa

The *SIGNALS* Newsline can be reached at 914/923-1862.  Want that prize,
hmmm, Tom??  :>

	/Christine

   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Christine K. Paustian                    ckp@cup.portal.com
    The Radio Collection                 ...!apple!portal!cup.portal.com.ckp
    Box 149, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
    914/923-1862
                 *SIGNALS* is a Signal You Don't Want to Miss!
                    11:35pm EDT, Saturday via WWCR 7435 kHz
                                0335 UTC Sunday
From: rky0742@hertz.njit.edu (J a M m B a Z z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: A Query.
Date: 2 Oct 92 21:32:48 GMT
Organization: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J.
Originator: rky0742@hertz.njit.edu

Hi there,

Now that cricket season is back in South Africa, I would like
to know the availibility of any frequencies from SA to US Northeast. 

Also, is there any way to listen to South Asia [India, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka etc.]
frequencies?
Please advise. 
Thank you.

-rajeev. 

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From: lairdpg@lub001.lamar.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Online BBS For HAMs and prospects.
Date: 29 Sep 92 18:46:57 +1700
Organization: Lamar University - Beaumont

This is a short post to remind you of a free service to amateurs who are also
computer hobby oriented.  The HAM Connection BBS is online for your free use
and enjoyment 24 hours per day.   Downloads on first call/Message conferences
if you have something you wish to sell or discuss.  Up to 57600 baud file
transfers.
 
Data: 1-409-833-1795 / 24 hours / 7 days per week / 14.4k Baud 8,N,1
Located in South East Texas.
 
System : The HAM Connection Server
 
Please give us a call, we need your support!        -Grady

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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 13:02:56 EDT
Reply-To:     "Tony Waters" <CCW@APLVM.BITNET>
From:         "Tony Waters" <CCW@APLVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Programs on DXing, SWLing?

I am interested in finding programs on DXing, SWLing, and related subjects. I
know about Signals and World of Radio. I'm sure there must be others. Could
someone post some schedules? Many thanks...

Tony Waters <CCW@APLVM.BITNET>
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 1992 17:24:48 CST
Reply-To:     Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
Comments:     Resent-From: Jim Hobbs <HOBBS@LOYNOVM>
Comments:     Originally-From: Steve Cisler <sac@apple.com>
Comments:     Warning -- original Sender: tag was PACS-L@UHUPVM1
From:         Jim Hobbs <HOBBS@LOYNOVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Telecomms radio shows begin 9/23

More on the telecom radio show.

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
The show transcripts are available for $3.00 by calling 800 735 0230,
according to KPFA people.  I asked about sending out electronic versions
of the print transcript, and they are checking because they never had
the question before.

Steve Cisler
Apple Library
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: rats@cbnewsc.cb.att.com (GE Superadio II)
Subject: Re: GE Superadio III
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 19:10:50 GMT


Well, I went to the Bennett Brothers in Chicago last Friday, and lo and
behold, not only did they have a Superadio III in the display case, they
had them in stock as well...

The reports of the Superadio III performance pretty much match the unit
I purchased.

[1] AM sensitivity is definitely off from the Superadio II. The unit
    also seemed to exhibit an odd behavior around 890 khz (WLS-AM). There
    were two positions in which I could pick up WLS, the higher frequency
    coming in clearly, the lower frequency one almost sounding like it
    had some sort of parasitic oscillation in the background, exhibited
    by a low level whistle that hopped around in frequency.

[2] Dial calibration is nothing to write home about.

[3] The "AM Accent" switch definitely works... but since it works at the
    audio level, this definitely means adjacent channel interference
    rejection must be sh*t. This must mean that the AGC is effected
    [Unless it's audio derived, which it doesn't seem to be.] by 
    signals appearing in the passband but attenuated to the ear in the
    non-WIDE position. Positively bizarre engineering practice...

[4] While I use the FM for just local stations, I could pick up a 102FM
    station on the lower [90 mhz range] range of the dial...

[5] The Chinese manufactured receiver has a metal speaker grill in which
    you can push it in with your finger and then it will pop back out.

    The Superadio II did not exhibit this property.

[6] The volume control knob, due to some mismatch of manufacturing
    tolerances, appears to rub against the case at the lower end of
    the volume range. I haven't had any luck yanking the knob off to
    do some judicious filing of the plastic.

Evaluation: a step down from the Superadio II in terms of a DX set; it
sounds good as a local receiver though.

Recommendation: a qualified YES. Just remember there isn't anything else
out there on the U.S. market that competes against it in it's price
range [How well does Tandy's top-of-line AM/FM radio work?].
From: bm127@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (T. David Gossett)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: SW to NA in EE
Date: 30 Sep 1992 11:23:58 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


Just wanted to let everyone to know that I should be able to
work on the list again.  I just got promoted and have moved
to Cincinnati so it has been rather hectic.  Look for the new
list around the first of next week.  It will have errors I'm sure,
so I will need your help in correcting it.  Thanks.
---DG
-- 
bm127@cleveland.freenet.edu The above statement obviously
doesn't contain my  own thoughts.  If it did it would 
probably make sense.
From: 6500hage@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (William F. Hagen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: net to Sarajevo
Date: 1 Oct 92 06:00:49 GMT
Distribution: rec.radio.shortwave, rec.radio.amateur.misc


 I would like information on how to get information in and
out of Sarajevo Yugoslavia via the ham radio nets, or any other 
ham radio method, I have an individual who lives in the santa barbara CA 
C
C
area and would like to check the welfare on a relative in Sarajevo.
From: dans@rehab1.UUCP (Dan Schein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: AM (MW really ;-) skip is in this morning...
Date: 2 Oct 92 11:02:34 GMT
Reply-To: dans@rehab1.UUCP (Dan Schein)
Distribution: na
Organization: Reading Rehab Hospital, Reading PA


   On my drive to work this morning I was tuning the radio looking for a
 Philly station (I am 50 miles west of Philidelpha). Stopped on one that
 sounded like the Philly news station (KYW 1060). Much to my suprise it
 turned out to be 1110 WBTU Charlotte NC.

 -Dan
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  rehab1!dans@cbmvax.commodore.com -OR- {uunet,rutgers}!cbmvax!rehab1!dans
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 16:06:19 -0500
Reply-To:     "Bob Stratton" <strat@INTERCON.COM>
From:         "Bob Stratton" <strat@INTERCON.COM>
Subject:      Re: ZAP! DX-440 Clone service question

Carlo Sgro asks:

> I've got a DX-400 clone (Clairtone name) that I was bad to last night
> ...
> Unfortunately, the instructions were written badly and I'm afraid that I
> used the wrong polarity for a few seconds...
> Its current behavior is to have some lights and some elements of the
> display on whenever either the adaptor is applied or the batteries are in.

I have a DX-440 and on a couple of different occasions, I've seen behavior
like this from mine, especially after big lightning storms. I thought that
the radio was damaged by a big power spike.

In fact, after I pulled out the *memory* batteries for a little while, and
put them back in, the radio was fine. I also began the grand experiment of
trying NiCd rechargeable batteries for both the D-cell main power supply, and
the AA-cell memory supply (I like true portability), and I can attest that
when the memory batteries get weak, you'll see all manner of truly strange
behavior. Sometimes the display will be half-dark, there may or may not be a
little static or some clicks from the speaker, and none of the buttons will
seem to work, regardless of the setting of the "Lock" switch.

I don't know if this might work for you, but try pulling out *all* of the
batteries and AC adaptors, and letting the radio set for a little while, on
the order of 15 minutes, to let the RAM randomize itself.

Bob Stratton
strat@intercon.com
+1 301 409 2703
From: control3@McRCIM.McGill.EDU (Mark Readman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:  DX-370 strange behavior
Date: 2 Oct 92 19:29:24 GMT
Organization: McGill Research Centre for  Intelligent Machines
Originator: control3@davinci.mcrcim.mcgill.edu


Well I have a Sangean 803A. I use one of the multi voltage
power supplies with it. The salesman set it to 6 volts
and checked the voltage with a voltmeter. He said that that
on the 9 volt setting the actual voltage was too high for the 803a.

Another thing that bugs me about these power supplies is that
they are very noisy. Lots of harmonics all over the SW bands 
generated from the power supply. 

I discovered something interesting about my radio the other night.
I have never been able to receive much on 180m.
With the whip antenna fully extended the back ground noise
wiped everything out. So i put the antenna right down
and low and behold there is lots of stuff there.
Dont ask me why i didnt try it before.
I always try to keep the rf gain control as low as possible.
Mark.


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From: bz649@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Kenneth V Zichi)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Halicrafters s-38b
Date: 5 Oct 1992 01:34:07 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


Glenn --
  I have a S-38 C (you got a real bargain at $7!) and there are 
only two knobs under my tuning dials.  This sounds like an 'after
market mod' to me, but the -b could be different.  If there is
no howl when the knob is turned down, I'd guess either someone
installed a Q-multiplier or some sort of regeneration control.
  Pop the bottom off and see what is connected to that third knob
and we'll be able to help you more.
  You are exactly right about the connections for antennae.
  For starters, I'd suggest you stick to a simple random-wire
antenna.  If your dorm allows access to the exterior, just 
run a wire from your room to a friend's on the outside of the 
building, and give it a try.  If you cannot get outside, loop
three or four turns of small diameter wire around the frame
of your largest window, and connect that to the A1 terminal.
  Once you have logged all you can with that sort of hook-up
THEN you can start worrying about fancy antennas!
I had pretty good luck from inside dorm rooms so long as I
got some wire just outside the steel frame.  Let us know how
she works!  73  //kvz
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: SONY SW-77
From: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz (Andy Gardner)
Date: 30 Sep 1992 12:29:54 GMT
Reply-To: gardner_a@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz
Organization: Wellington City Council (Public Access), Wgtn, Nz
NNTP-Posting-Host: kosmos.wcc.govt.nz

I have used both the SW77 & 55. The SW77 appeared here in NZ
only in the last few months, where the SW55 has been available
for quite some time.

Many people have fallen in love with the SW55. It is very easy
to use, yet quite powerful.  It blows away the SW7600 and is a
good seller here in NZ.  I really wish it had Sync AM!

The SW77 on the other hand is very difficult to drive, the manual
is confusing and the ones here in New Zealand are full of birdies
and `chuff' as you turn the dial.  The dial is tiring to use for
long periods of time (whereas the 55's dial is light and easy).

The group of Sony engineers that designed the 55 should be knighted.
The Sony marketing group that decided to leave Sync AM off the 55
should be shot.  The Sony engineers that designed the 77 should be
committed.

I am currently awaiting news from SOny NZ regarding the possibility
that the 77's in NZ were dumped here.

That about wraps it up here for now.

Cheers

Andy Gardner       
Wellington, New Zealand
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 07:43:27 CDT
Reply-To:     Neal Pape <NPAPE@VM1.TUCC.TRINITY.EDU>
From:         Neal Pape <NPAPE@VM1.TUCC.TRINITY.EDU>
Subject:      Low Power TV

What kind of license requirements are there for low power TV stations?
Whenever a full power TV station license is up for renewal, they run
announcements that they have been licensed to serve in the public
interest, and that you may make comments to be placed in their public
files, etc.  Here in San Antonio, there is a low power TV station on
channel 2 which has been broadcasting a test pattern for years.  I have
never seen an actual program on this station.  Is this enough for them
to keep their license?  I'm just curious, especially since this station
interferes with the TV DX reception in the summer.
From: userMTAM@mts.ucs.UAlberta.CA (Mohammad Tamim)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: hook up the antena with a heating pipe?
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 92 01:42:46 GMT
Organization: MTS Univ of Alberta     

I work at the center of a building. There are rooms on all four
sides. There is no way I can bring in a wire from outside (They
would not allow me). I can't receive any SW or AM signal. I was
just wondering whether connecting my external antena with a heat-
ing pipe would solve the problem? I would appreciate all tips 
and suggestions. Thanks.
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From: alan@hal.larc.nasa.gov (alan dare)
Subject: Mexican mediumwave harmonic
Originator: alan@hal.larc.nasa.gov
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 16:17:20 GMT


**********The following is posted for a friend.************

Subject: Mexican mediumwave harmonic logged

Attention shortwave and mediumwave DXers:

Last night (5 October) at 2120 Central Daylight Time (6 October 0220
UTC) on 1620 kHz I logged the second harmonic of a Mexican mediumwave
station, XERI in Reynosa, TM; fundamental frequency 810 kHz. (The 810
kHz frequency was inaudible at the time due to domestic and Colombian
QRM, and in fact has never been logged at this QTH).

The station is listed in the '91 WRTH as 500 watts, so surely this
second harmonic is very, very low effective radiated power. Yet
signals here in Saint Louis, MO, USA were quite strong and well above
the noise (signals were roughly comparable to Anguilla-1610). This at
a distance of approximately 1000 miles. Judging by the level, this
could make it to the East Coast. Look for Mexican popular music, some
English language music, particularly oldies (they played "16
Candles"), Spanish announcements between almost every song including
many mentions of Monterrey and Reynosa, and many "Radio Rey" IDs.

Equipment used here is a Space Magnet SM2 antenna feeding a Sony
ICF-2010. It just occurred to me, those of you with a new Superadio
III can now actually try for something on the extended AM band now!

Has anyone else heard mediumwave harmonics in the 1600-3200 kHz range?
Is this due to sloppy engineering on their part or what?


Good DX and post what you hear!


Earl Higgins KA9DHA
Saint Louis


PS: If you want to email me, send it to
higgins%tiss.decnet@mdc.mdcgwy.com. DO NOT reply to the person who
posted this message - he kindly posted this for me as I have no
posting capability.


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From: ci567@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Scott M. Kriefall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: BBC schedule
Date: 6 Oct 1992 07:01:47 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


> but if anyone is interested in any specific details I would 
> be happy to e-mail them that info.
 
I'd be interested in the broadcasts to North America - in 
English of course!
 
Easiest address to reply to me at would be SKRIEFALL@delphi.com
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: pauln@cbnewsi.cb.att.com (paul.h.nelson)
Subject: Re: weather faxes
Organization: AT&T
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 13:52:44 GMT

It should be noted that the sci.geo.meteorology group lists in their FAQ,
sources for meteorological information, including satellite photos.  They
are updated at least twice a day.

Some are listed in a variety of ftp sites.  I don't have the names, but
the FAQ was posted only a week or so ago.  Of course this takes away the
fun of getting them yourself from your SW, but if you can live with that...

Paul Nelson
Bell Labs
Naperville, IL