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From: seanp@undr.org (Sean Petty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,alt.radio.scanner
Subject: PL-259 on a Monitenna?
Date: 19 Aug 92 04:34:46 GMT
Reply-To: Sean Petty <undr!seanp@gvls1.GVL.Unisys.COM>
Organization: The Underground - Pennsylvania



        Can anyone tell me if the Channelmaster 5094A is capable of
        accepting a PL-259 connection, or if a balun is available
        somewhere to provide such a connection?  What is the unit
        factory shipped with?

        Thanks...

        Sean    N3LQN

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Sean Petty                           undr!seanp@tredysvr.Tredydev.Unisys.COM
ICBMnet: 39'58'12"N 75'84'26"W       seanp@undr.org
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: bamse@IASTATE.EDU (Sten M Thernelius)
Subject:  RADIO SWEDEN
Reply-To: bamse@IASTATE.EDU (Sten M Thernelius)
Organization: Iowa State University
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 15:26:12 GMT


   Could someone please post the broadcasting schedule for RADIO SWEDEN

      
            Many Thanks,
                     Magnus Thernelius
                     Iowa State University
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: ankleand@mtl.mit.edu (Andrew Karanicolas)
Subject: Grundig Shortwave Radio: Transistor 5000
Organization: MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 00:22:58 GMT

Hello,

I have some questions for the net.  My dad has a Grundig shortwave radio
that works well but the radio recently has had difficulty in producing
much volume.  The unit was purchased sometime in 1965.  It is a
Transistor 5000 model.  I can get more information about the serial
number if needed.  We do not have a schematic for this radio.

It is preferred that the unit is serviced by someone who is familiar
with radios like this.  The radio has pretty delicate circuit
construction inside.  Does anyone know of a Grundig service facility
in the states that the radio could be sent to for repair?  Somewhere
in the South Jersey/Pennsylvania/Deleware tri-state area would be
nice.  If not, could it be sent back to a Grundig factory in Germany
for repair?  Addresses and phone numbers for service facilities would
be greatly appreciated.  Please send e-mail if you have information
that could contribute.

Thanks.

-- 
Andrew Karanicolas
MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratory
ankleand@mtl.mit.edu
From: patrick.mcdonald@f605.n713.z3.fido.zeta.org.au (Patrick McDonald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: NEW ZEALAND DENTISTRY?
Date: 13 Aug 92 13:39:04 GMT
Organization: Fidonet. Gate admin is fido@socs.uts.edu.au

Original to: Ian.Mccamphill@Madness.Network23.Co
Hi there, Ian.Mccamphill@Madness.Network23.Co. On Aug 08, you wrote:

 -}To all I am considering becoming a dentist in New Zealand but don't know
 -}how or what is involved I was wondering if anyone out there can help me
 -}in finding someone i can write that can help me? Ian McCamphill
 -}98 Tuckerman Ave.
 -}Middletown,RI 02840
 -}1(401)841-8464

Well, Ian, you _could_ write to Radio New Zealand International, I suppose,
and such an answer would be properly on topic . . . ! But I think the best
advice is: write to the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, DC for
visa/migration details. However, listening to RZNI might give you a better
perspective on this very beautiful country and its inhabitants and its sheep
. . . just don't expect to get rich quick there!

                       Regards,

                          Patrick
 

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 * Origin: SHORTWAVE POSSUMS: Why CHESS & SWL anyway?! (3:713/605)
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU
Full-Name: David L. Wilson
Mailer: Elm [revision: 66.25]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 1992 09:38:16 EDT
Reply-To:     "David L. Wilson" <dwilson@S850.MWC.EDU>
From:         "David L. Wilson" <dwilson@S850.MWC.EDU>
Subject:      Lookout!!!!
X-To:         info-hams@ucsd.edu
X-cc:         swl-l@ohstvma.acs.ohio-state.edu

W. Dale Nelson -AP article in several newspapers

"as far as we are concerned, we are talking about a bunch of
technocreeps who are eavesdropping and violating our privacy in the name
of a hobby," Norman Black, spokesman for the Cellualr Telecomunications
Industry Association, said."

""It is illeagal to eavesdrop on cellular phone calls and yet
manufactures are out there making machines that can go into these
frequencies, " complained Black."

This is the 2nd article this week in DC area papers where the cellular
industry has attempted to influence the upcomming Senate vote.
Suggestion, perhaps we should all write letters to newspapers
noting that is police radars can cause cancer than might cellular
signal/sites also do the same.  Better yet, let Black know of your
contemplations and let the Senate know of YOUR rights.
--
David L. Wilson                 dwilson@s850.mwc.edu
Department of Mathematics       Amateur: AC4IU (ex-KD4ASW/KO4EQ)
Mary Washington College         Home Phone:    (703)898-1084
Fredericksburg, VA  22401       Office Phone:  (703)899-4744
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: chuck@eng.umd.edu (Chuck Harris - WA3UQV)
Subject: Re: A really neat idea
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 17:05:18 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland, Department of Electrical Engineering

In article <1992Aug14.001849.8734@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> jvb7u@fermi.clas.Virginia.EDU (Jon Brinkmann) writes:
>In article <77660@ut-emx.uucp>, kipper@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Kip Ingram) writes:
>> Hey, here's a thought guys.  Build a mixer that mixes any 5 or 6 MHz slice
>> of the shortwave spectrum you like (say, 5-11 Mhz) up to a TV channel that's
>> vacant in your area.  Now record that channel on a VCR all night long.  
>... deleted...
>> Will this work?  Could a pair of mixers, a VCR, and some sutiable switches
>> really be all it takes to pull off such a coup?
>
>In a word, NO!  The VCR doesn't just record a band of frequencies on tape,
>as you assume.  It separates video and audio signals, also extracting the
>sync from the video.   As a result, you need a different VCR for different
>TV standards (NTSC, SECAM, PAL, etc.).

Actually, in a word, YES!  It has been done, but it is not quite as simple
as you'd like.  It requires a VCR that takes pcm input (such as all of the
"newer" Sony stereo beta machines)...And it requires all sorts of electronic
massaging to get things just right.  I have a couple of friends who did this
for the US government.

Chuck Harris - WA3UQV
chuck@eng.umd.edu
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: huopio@lut.fi (Kauto Huopio)
Subject: IRC DX-meeting!
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 07:49:33 GMT
Distribution: rec
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below are writers own.
Peruutus: Mielipiteet ovat omiani.
Organization: Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Attention all shortwave-enthusiats! The European DX Council is holding
its annual conference in Tampere, Finland during 21-24.9. Around 300
conference attendees are expected. NOw, I am going to oversee the
computer demoroom there and thought that it would be a neat idea to
get as many SW enthisiasts to Internet Relay Chat during the meeting.
This is very preliminary, byt I've thought that  Saturday, 22nd
August, around 1400-1500 GMT/UTC would be the right time. The channel
I've thougt we shoud use is #EDXC. More details to follow, but I am
95% sure that those who can get themselves on-line can chat with
personalities like George Wood (Sweden  Calling DXers).. I'll try to
get a data projection panel with overhead projector to the demo room,
so the discussion can be monitored with a crowd here.

	Now I have a couple of requests:

1) I'd like to get a list of RELIABLE RTTY-stations that can be heard
in northern Europe "loud and clear". I'd like to demonstrate RTTY
(with a KAM and my old Kenwood R-1000), so please send me some good
freqs. I'll summarize if needed and the lists will be made available
via anonymous FTP later. 

2) I'd like to get ideas/suggestions for SWL-oriented PD/shareware
programs that I should have with me there during the conference.
All the ones we have at nic.funet.fi /pub/dx/software/msdos  don't 
count because I'll take them to the conference anyway. 

Thanks already!

--Kauto
--
****************** Kauto Huopio (huopio@kannel.lut.fi) **********************
*  Mail: Kauto Huopio, Punkkerikatu 1 A 10, SF-53850 Lappeenranta,Finland   *
*****************************************************************************

From: Jerome.Van.Der.Linden@f855.n800.z3.fidonet.org (Jerome Van Der Linden)
Sender: acsnet@csource.oz.au
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Auto SW radios?
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 02:04:23 +1000

To: esc@ulysses.att.com (E. Steve Crandall)
@Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
@Message-ID: <17069@ulysses.att.com>

 ESC> Does anyone know if there are reasonable shortwave radios for car use?
 ESC> This would include both radios designed for car use with a SW band as
 ESC> well as portable SW radios that are not killed by the "rf junkhouse"
 ESC> environment of a car.

Get a copy of the 1991 World Radio & TV Handbook from your library, and
read pages 563-566. The only one of the sets discussed which is
available on the world market is, I believe, the Phillips DC777. The
advertisement for this unit at page 11 of the same handbook says to
write to Philips Car Stereo International, PO Box 1440, D-6330 Wetzlar
1, Germany.
73s Jerome

... There are no votes in Broadcasting overseas!
 * Origin: The Phone Box BBS ! - [Line 2] - Adelaide OZ! (3:800/855.0)

Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: (no subject given)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Sun, 16 Aug 1992 23:35:02 EDT
Reply-To:     IQC109@URIACC.BITNET
From:         IQC109@URIACC.BITNET

I have got a strange question and hope someone has a quick answer.
I have a Sony 2010 which works just fine. When scanning the Air band
using the supplied whip antenna I get several stations from the local
airport and passing airplanes.
 I then plugged in my 65 foot longwire antenna (I know, it is not  optimum
for airband) and all sorts of stations came in on the air band. Foreign,
USA religious, etc. What is happening? Am a forcing these stations to
appear by using the wrong antenna?
 One station was downright weird. At 119.125 MHz, 0200-0330 UTC, I picked
up Radio New York International. It is talk radio...antiestablishment....
anti-religion with extra emphasis on anti-Catholic...two wacky guys
hamming it up with callers. They even solicit advertising revenue at
$10 a minute (one ad was for Fair Radio which sells SW radios & tubes).
The station address was 507 Violet Av., Hyde Park, NY.
Comments?....were they really transmitting at the frequency my radio
displayed?....are these guys legit. or pirates of airband or MW?
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Monday, 17 Aug 1992 15:20:02 MST
From: Bor-Yea You <ASBYY@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Beginner's Question


Hi Guys:


Though I've heard about short-wave before, this is still a new thought came to
my mind. I am an international student from Asia. I believe that I can listen
to some Asia broadcasting program via a short-wave radio. Lack of experience I
do need some suggestion. I don't know what would be the best model for me, how
much will it cost, are there any program list or schedule available?(And where
 is a good place to get the model, by the way)

That would be great if one can hear his own language far from his country.I
appreciate if there's anyone can help me.

P.S  Please e-mail to ASBYY@ASUACAD
     Since I don't read this very often. Thank you.

Bor-Yea You
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: ralphw@comm.mot.com (Ralph Warchol STC Sys-Admin)
Subject: Re:      Lousy Radio Shack Service
Reply-To: ralphw@comm.mot.com
Organization: Motorola LMPS Software Technology Center
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 15:01:19 GMT

In article 92081712302519@CUVMB.COLUMBIA.EDU,         "Mikel L. Forcada +1-408-927-2853" <FORCADA@ALMVMA.BITNET> () writes:
>A couple of weeks ago, my Radio Shack DX-440 went belly up
>in a pretty weird way: when I turned it off, the "power"
>light stayed on and the audio amplifier remained
>connected too, so I could clearly hear the computer hum
>through the speaker (the hum disappears if I lock the
>keyboard). Sometimes, the display is unusually dark: in
>addition to the LCD elements that are lit, you can see the
>rest of the elements too. But every now and then, the radio
>works normally.
>
>So I took it to my nearest Radio Shack store. And, as
>expected, the radio worked fine in the store. Back home, it
>showed the problem consistently. I waited for a week, and
>took it to Radio Shack again. It worked fine again. I
>explained the problem clearly to a clerk in the store. First
>he scolded me because I had not bought the TSP warranty.
>Then he pointed at some tiny stains in the keyboard and said
>"do you brush your teeth with the radio in front of you?".
>Then he estimated it would cost me $50 to repair the set,
>and that _repairs were not guaranteed_!! That is, if the
>guys test the set and it works fine, do nothing, pack it,
>charge $50, and it fails again when I take it home, I am not
>protected.
>
>I think the Radio Shack guys read this list, because they
>post stuff now and then, and hope they read this too (This
>is disgusting, guys).
>
>Of course, I did not leave the set in the store. Ali Baba's
>cave would be safer! I brought it home, and now I am waiting
>for opinions and/or suggestions. I might even consider
>opening it up. Has any of you had this kind of problem? Do
>you think the Sangean (original manufacturer) guys would
>repair it?

I had a problem with my DX440 a few months ago also. It was about 16 months old
and did not have the TSP warranty. The problem with mine was that it would power
up consistently, but with no reception. I had it sent to the repair center. 4 weeks later
I picked it up ($33 later also), took it home and it still didn't work. I took the unit back
a second time. After another 4 weeks had passed, I called the store where I had dropped
it off. The manager of the store called the repair center. It still wasn't fixed. The manager
of the store then authorized an even exchange for a DX390 (this is the replacement unit
for the DX440). I was told that Radio Shack store managers are empowered to do things
like this.

The point is...find a Radio Shack with a decent store manager. The store I was dealing
with is in LaGrange, Illinois. Good Luck.

---
        Ralph P. Warchol, Systems Administrator    | ralphw@comm.mot.com
        Software Technology Center - LMPS Research | Ph:  708-576-8519  
        Motorola Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois        | Fax: 708-576-3131
From: jkearman@arrl.org (Jim Kearman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Inexpensive SW radio for beginner??
Date: 21 Aug 92 17:48:19 EDT
Organization: American Radio Relay League

;boyd@cs.unca.edu (Mark Boyd)
;Organization: University of North Carolina at Asheville
;Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 01:08:21 GMT
;Lines: 7
; 
;I notice that Radio Shack has the DX-370 on sale for $80 ( instead
;of $120 ). I'm considering this as a more portable backup for my
;DX-440, but it may also be a good buy for a first radio. Anybody
;have comments on this radio? 
; 
;        Mark
;
 
My new catalog has a table of frequency coverages for the
various models (good idea, Tandy!). The 370 has a big
hole between 7.3 and 9.5 MHz, and won't cover above 21
MHz. The DX-342 and DX-343 models also stop at about 7.4
MHz. That means I can't hear "World of Radio" and "Signals"
on Saturday nights. THAT WON'T DO! I was about to plunk
my money down for a '342, cause it's so neat, until I
realized this shortcoming. Having started SWLing with
console radios, before graduating to an SX-100, I find the
idea of a shirt-pocket-sized SW receiver pretty neat.

The DX-350 is pretty small, too. Although it has an analog
dial, it offers somewhat better coverage. My friend here
at work has one, and it seems to work well. Gobs of gain.
You'd put an external antenna on it at your peril. It's
only $59.95.

****************************************************************

JIM KEARMAN, KR1S                    Voice: 203-666-1541 ext 279
ARRL Assistant Technical Editor	     FAX:   203-665-7531
Author of `The DXCC Companion'	     ARRL Headquarters
Editor of `Now You're Talking!,'     225 Main Street
ARRL License Manuals,		     Newington, CT 06111
ARRL Instructor Guides		     e-mail: jkearman@arrl.org
Author of `Wally and Mike' stories

*****************************************************************
From: wmartin@STL-06SIMA.ARMY.MIL (Will Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:  external antennas on Sony radios
Date: 18 Aug 92 17:49:50 GMT

Sony radios with external-antenna jacks seem to {always/often/sometimes} (?)
have a built-in attenuation circuit that cuts the signal from an outside
antenna coming in via that jack. When you clip the antenna directly to the
telecoping rod/whip, that circuit is bypassed, and the full strength of
the signals from the outside antenna go into the radio's RF front end.

Whether or not it is dangerous to the radio circuitry to bypass this
attenuator and clip the antenna direct to the whip is something I don't
really know. Consider that early 2010's had the RF transistor blow 
with antennas connected via the jack, so there relly wasn't much (if any)
"protection" to the circuits in those.

It probably won't hurt to use the direct-to-whip connection during good
weather, especially if you touch the antenna-wire clip to some other
grounded or large metal object before connecting it to the whip. Don't
leave it connected when not listening, though, and don't connect it
in stormy weather when static charges can build up on antennae. (I
think static charges also build up during snowfalls -- anybody know if
plain rain will build up or dissipate such static?)

Regards, Will
From: wmartin@STL-06SIMA.ARMY.MIL (Will Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re:  Senate Scanner Ban bill
Date: 20 Aug 92 18:41:36 GMT

This recent publicity is confusing me. (An item about the lack of privacy
on cellular and scanner enthusiasts listening in was even on a local 
[St. Louis] newscast a couple days back, and they too mentioned 
legislation.) But didn't the FCC authorization bill we discussed so much 
some months back already *do* this? If it did, what is new legislation
supposed to be doing? If it didn't, what was all the fuss about back then?

Will
From: u6404369@ucsvc.ucs.unimelb.edu.au
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Travel Radio
Date: 22 Aug 92 08:11:32 GMT
Organization: The University of Melbourne




I hope someone can help me on this. I am considering purchasing a 
digital short-wave radio for when I travel overseas next month.
There are 2 models that the local shops had - 1) A Sony 7600
2) Sony SW-1. The SW-1 model was a little more expensive I was told
as it is much more compact, but has exactly the same features.
Are these radios any good ? Is there a better one in the same price range
suitable for travelling with ? I would appreciate any help on this

Thanks
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date:         Fri, 14 Aug 1992 08:30:20 -0500
Reply-To:     dube@CPDVAX.CSC.TI.COM
From:         dube@CPDVAX.CSC.TI.COM
Subject:      Re: WARNING KODAK batteries leaked!
X-To:         swl@cpdvax.csc.ti.com

Sopmeone wrote that they found that one of the batteries had leaked goo
all over the battery compartment, while the other battery had plenty of
life.  This leads me to wonder if only one battery may have been replaced
at some time.  Many pieces of equipment will operate with one new and one
weak cell.  When replacing batteries it is a good idea to replace both (or
all) of them at the same time.  It is tempting to try to save a few coins
by testing each cell and replacing only the weakest one(s).

I'm not saying that this is what happened to the poster.  It happened to
me a few years back.  Since then, I've had no problems with batteries
leaking.  I just replace them all when they get toward the end of their
life, and I REMOVE them from equipment that won't be used for some time.

Dube Todd        AB5AP       <dube@cpdvax.csc.ti.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: lingy@marcus.its.rpi.edu (Danzig Frique)
Subject: How does the DX380 compare to the DX390? Help!
Summary: How does the Dx-380 compare to the DX-390?
Keywords: radio, radio shack, shortwave, 380, 390
Reply-To: lingy@rpi.edu
Organization: Somewhere Special
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 23:45:47 GMT


Hi there,
	 Maybe this is already a FAQ, but I don't seem to see it
anywhere. Could anyone give me details on how the 380 compares to the 390?
I bought a 380 because of the size and never tried the 390 yet. Well, I
still have 30 more days to exchange/upgrade it for a 390 for $40 more, is
it worth it? What does the 390 have? What is SSB? CZ? Am I making a wrong
choice of getting a 380 instead of a 390 and should go for a 390 ASAP?
Please email me about this. I am a newbie at this and is willing to learn.

Dan
From: sergei@upenn5.hep.upenn.edu (Sergei Borodin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ICF-7600
Date: 21 Aug 92 01:49:12 GMT
Organization: University of Pennsylvania


  
  My local department store has Sony ICF7600 for $179. 
 Anybody has any experience with this radio? Is it a good
 buy for the money? I'm quite suspicious to Radio Shack
 products - so DX-xxx I have taken out of the consideration,
 but 2020 seems to be a bit expencive.

 Any advices?

 S.B.

Organization: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 12:13:30 -0400 
From: "Paul J. Dujmich" <paul+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: Lousy Radio Shack Service

Check the ac outlet where your dx440 is plugged into.
I think you have a problem with the outlet.

Paul
From: gerry@bluemoon.rn.com (Gerard M. Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: ham radio beginning
Date: 13 Aug 92 21:05:32 GMT
Organization: Blue Moon BBS ((614) 868-998[024])

dduff@infopls.chi.il.us (Dennis Duffner) writes:

> For the gent who asked about ham radio clubs, you might wish to call
> the ARRL at Newington CT and ask if there is a ham radio club
> in your areal.
>  
> I used to have ARRL's phone number, but that was a long time ago.
> Perhaps someone else can furnish it.
> 
> Dennis Duffner                           dduff@infopls.chi.il.us
> "We weren't sure if he were a fool...
> then he said sunthin 'n we knew fer shure."   Mark Twain
>  
> All the usual blah-blah on opinions, etc.  blah..blah..blah

203-666-1541

 This is from
     gerry@bluemoon.rn.com
who doesn't have his (or her) own obnoxious signature yet
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
From: bew4568@rigel.tamu.edu (Bruce E.)
Subject: Re:      Lousy Radio Shack Service
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 17:21:00 GMT

In article <SWL$L%92081712302519@CUVMB.COLUMBIA.EDU>,     "Mikel L. Forcada +1-408-927-2853" <FORCADA@ALMVMA.BITNET> writes...
>A couple of weeks ago, my Radio Shack DX-440 went belly up
>in a pretty weird way: when I turned it off, the "power"
>light stayed on and the audio amplifier remained
>connected too, so I could clearly hear the computer hum
>through the speaker (the hum disappears if I lock the
>keyboard). Sometimes, the display is unusually dark: in
>addition to the LCD elements that are lit, you can see the
>rest of the elements too. But every now and then, the radio
>works normally.

Sounds like your AA backup batteries may be going dead.  Did you read the 
manual?  When the radio acts silly you should remove the old batteries, wait 5 
minutes and install good batteries (or reinstall the old ones if you've tested 
them and found they are still good).  This happened to me and I followed the 
manual and it worked fine.
If you did this already, good luck.  You'll need it.
Bruce
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave