tour

— ids
- or f

,4, , ,(4% e\. • • vim, 4\4. d

.1••

Mae e

b
194, 11trz
...

a
Tune into Withers Bargain Centre!
RAYCOM EXCLUSIVE HAND HELDS POWER SUPPLY ANTENNAS
PRODUCTS WE'VE THE LARGEST
SELECTION OF HAND-HELDS IN
UNITS SUN ANTENNAS ( JAPAN)
Gamma Twin £9.50
Beta 3000 10FM 5W RPT/shift ...£ 79 THE UK! 3A G-Com ( UK made) £ 19.50 HB9CV 2metre £6.99
Revco RS2000E Scanner £225 KENPRO KP202 6ch 2mtr XTAL £29.50
5A G-Com ( UK made) HB9CV 70 centimetres £5.99
Fycom RF Amplifiers 1-3W input £49.00
10A Bremi ( Italy) £52.50 10/11mtr loaded 1/4 wave £ 13.50
TRIO TH41 70cms £ 165.00
V25F 25W £49.50 10A Moonraker ( Italy) £62.50 2mtr 7/8 mobile tilt/over £ 14.50
TRIO TH21 2mtr £ 185.00
V45G 45W FM £62.30 KENPRO KT200EE 2mtr 2W 10-12A Moonraker ( Italy) £69.00 2mtr 5/8 mobile tilt/over £ 13.50
V15L 15W SSB £49.50 £169.00 Yaesu FP757HD 20A Cont...£175.00 Gutter- Clip and cable ass £9.50
V35L 35W SSB £59.50 KENPRO KT400EE 70cm 2W Yaesu FP757GX 20A S/M ....£ 140.00 REVCO ( British Made)
10mtr FM BETA 3000 mod £79 £189.00 Yaesu FP700 20A PSU £150.00 2mtr 5/8 coil/whip/base £ 11.89
Unmodified BETA 3000 £69 YAESU FT209RH 2mtr 3W £245.00 ICOM PS55 matches IC 735 10mtr 1/4 coil/whip/base £ 10.99
10FM FBX/SANYO MOD BOARD YAESU FT203R 2mtr 2W £ 195.00 £165.00 70cm Colinear double 5/8 £12.50
fits into most CB's with the Sanyo YAESU FT703R 70cm 2W £239.00 SPECIAL universal NI-CAD Revco Discone scan/ant £29.95
LC7136/7 chip fitted £22.50 or we YAESU FT709R 70cm 2W £259.00 chargers, takes any cell £6.50 Revco NEW 2045 scan/ant £59.00
can fit it for £30 inc post ICOM IC2E 2mtr 2W £ 199.00 WE HAVE MANY BRANDS OF SMC ( Japan)
ICOM IC4E 70cm 2W £249.00 PSU'S IN STOCK TO SUIT YOUR
FBX/SANYO 10FM kit of parts 70N2M Dual band mobile £20.95
£17.50 ICOM ICO2E 2mtr 2W £269.00 NEEDS. 358 70cm triple 5/8 mob £30.95
ICOM ICO4E 70cm2W £279.00
DNT/LCL 10FM MOD KIT £ 12.95 ALINCO ALM203E 2mtr 3W HS770 di plexer 2&70cms £ 19.55
YAESU FT757GX fast tuning mod £239.00 WE HAVE NUMEROUS TYPES OF
kit c/w instructions £29.50 ++ MANY MORE MODELS ANTENNAS IN STOCK INC FULL
or we can fit it for £37.50 inc AVAILABLE. RANGE JAYBEAM AND TONNA.
NEW FRG9600 Mod Kit extends FREE PORTABLE ANTENNA
the UHF range up to 950 mhz, + WITH EVERY HANDHELD
improves ' S' meter + sensitivity PURCHASED.
Send Radio and £25.00 inc post. PHONE FOR LATEST USED LIST

£1000 INSTANT CREDIT. HP/PERSONAL LOANS AVAILABLE ORDERS UNDER £ 50 SEND £ 2.50 p&p

RWC CREDITCARD ( written details on request) :t& VISA EKPRE SS

RWithers Communications - GET YOUR LATEST BARGAIN

agent to the stars! USED LIST. SEND LARGE ENVELOPE NOW!

RWC are main agents/distributors for Yaesu,

lcom, Kenwood, M Modules, Jaybeam, Tonna, Even more basement bargains!
Revco Antennas, Cleartone, MuTek, AKD, Drae,
FDK, Welz, Tait, and Neve Radiotelephones to
TURN THAT BEAM HI-Q INSULATOR TRAP.
name but afew! We also stock awide range of KOPEK ROTATORS FORMER £ 6.99
BT approved cordless telephones and 50kg loading £38.50 (2X FORMERS -
telephone systems! INSULATORS)

Tune into our specialist service! DATONG AND DRAE

MORSE TUTORS £ 49.50
G5RV HG MULTI- BAND
DIPOLE ANTENNA
PASS YOUR MORSE 1/
2size £ 12.95
• We manufacture our own range of VHF/UHF full size £14.95
TEST QUICKLY!
beam antennas
• We're the only company in the UK that TRAVELLING JIM 2m STEEL QUAD SPIDERS
produces modular VHF/UHF Raycom power £6.95 for 2ELE Quad Aerials
amplifiers ( 15-50 watts output) Inci lead 2m £8.95 £12.50
Build your own super
• We supply alarge range of power transistors/
aeriel!
modules imported directly from Japan
* We supply/repair amateur/business radio FT29OR + Nicads, 100W 0-500MHz Dummy
systems charger, listen on input Loads ( 200 watts
* We check transceivers on our spectrum £329 intermittent)
analyser-£ -12.50 for acomprehensive report FT690+ Nleads 2ith lead an PL259
(6mtr) £269 connector £12.50
* Only supplier of modified Revco RS2000
60-520M Hz extended coverage scanning Sun gutter mount + SPECIAL OFFER
receiver modified by RWC cable REVCO RS2000 Ext
* Probably the UK's largest seller of used radio assembly, PL259 fittings Coverage 60-179 & 380-
equipment £9.25 520M Hz AM/FM. 70
* We offer the largest selection of radio allied Full Sun range in stock memories. Auto search,
lock priority £225
services under one roof

R. WITHERS
DEALER &
r41[1
_ , 0
EXPORT
'ummuN cee ENQUIRIES
INVITED
584 HAGLEY RD WEST, QUINTON, BIRMINGHAM B68 QB5. Tel: 021 421 8201 ( 24hr) Telex: 334303 TXAGNMG
-or
 6 Straight and Level 46 The other man's hobby
All the latest news, comment and A look back at what amateur radio
developments on the amateur meant to the enthusiast of the past
radio scene

48 On the Beam
13 Letters Glen Ross G8MWR with all the
Your opinions on topics of interest latest news from VHF, UHF and
microwaves

16 DX Diary
Editor: Don Field G3XTT with this month's
Anita Ley DX news
Assistant Editor
Jane Berry
Editorial Assistant:
Angela Hall 19 Rig of the Year
Advertisement Angus McKenzie G3OSS looks
Manager: Side violet",
Marian Vidler back at the rigs he reviewed in
Subscriptions: 1985, and gives house- points and
01-760 0409 gold stars where appropriate
Accounts:
Clare Brinkman
Publisher:
Peter Williams 25 SWL
On sale: Last Thursday After patting this month's Prefix
of the month preceding Award winners on the back, Trevor
cover date
Next issue: Cover date
Morgan GW4OXB looks at anew
April 1986 on sale antenna tuning unit kit that won't
27 March 1986 break the bank
Published by: Amateur
Radio Magazines,
Sovereign House,
Brentwood, Essex 26 AmRad 10GHz system
49 Coming Next Month
CM14 4SE, England Glen Ross G8MWR begins his
(0277) 219876 What's in store for you
short series with an idea of what
Printed: In England
ISSN: 0264-2557
can be achieved with microwaves
News Trade Sales by:
Argus Press Sales &
51 Secondhand
Distribution Ltd, 12-18 Bring-and-buy - rip-off rallies and
30 The Story of British Radar
Paul Street, London naughty- don't-touch rigs - Hugh
EC2A 4JS. If you've ever wondered how it all
Allison G3XSE offers some pearls
01-247 8233 began - wonder no more. Brian
of wisdom
Front cover The story of British Radar Kendal G3GDU has put all the
(p30). Photo by Jay Moss-Powell G6XIB facts into this interesting article
Whilst every care is taken
when accepting
53 Free Classified Ads
advertisements we cannot The market for buying and selling
accept responsibility for 34 Calculating Grey Lines
unsatisfactory transactions. Calculate the period of twilight for
We will, however, thoroughly
investigate any complaints. any particular area and take SERVICES
The views expressed by advantage of the enhanced
contributors are not 25 Newsagents order form
necessarily those of the propagation conditions
publishers. 44 Subscription order form
Every care is also taken to
ensure that the contents of 47 Radio and Electronics World
Amateur Radio are accurate,
we assume no responsibility
40 Cobra Conversion - Part II Subscription Order Form
for any effect from errors or Roger Alban GW4SPA continues
omissions. 55 Free Classified Ad form
with the conversion of the Cobra
CB multimode for operation on the 58 Advertisers index
C Copyright 1986
Amateur Radio Magazines
10m amateur band 58 Advertising rates and information

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 3
 SONHE,A New
nient on
fog the LK.
Km f00,SORIIIE
grL
-
„
Transceiver 1"0_,

The IC- 505 is a50MHz band SSB, CW transceiver, and has already gained an excellent reputation worldwide. The
dual VFO system has been developed using advanced computer and PLL technology. The IC- 505 features 6channel
memories and can be used independent of emission modes, memory scan, program scan which searches only
specified frequency band. LCD ensures clear visibility even in sunlight. The R.F. amplifier, adual gate MOSFET
features high gain and low noise characteristics The IC- 505 accepts astandard dry cell pack, rechargeable nicad
battery pack ( BP10) or 13.8v external power supply, 3watts R.F. output, 0.5 watts low power, 10 watts at 13.8v.
Accessory circuits include split frequency operation, noise blanker, squelch and CW break-in. Options include -
PS45 AC Power Supply
All these features make the IC- 505 agreat transceiver for operation on the 50MHz band.

le111711, General
coverage
receiver.

The ICOM IC-R71E 100KHz to 30MHz general coverage

receiver features keyboard frequency entry and infra- red
remote controller (optional) with 32 programmable memory channels, SSB, AM, RTTY, CW and optional FM. Twin
VFO's scanning, selectable AGC, noise blanker, pass band tuning and adeep notch filter With adirect entry
keyboard frequencies can be selected by pushing the digit keys in sequence of frequency The frequency is altered
without changing the main tuning control.
Options include FM, voice synthesizer, RC- 11 infra- red controller, CK70 DC adaptor for 12 volt operation, mobile
mounting bracket, CW filters and ahigh stability crystal filter

eeeee
please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 IC OM
l(•7) The
This new HF transceiver from ICOM is compact enough to make mobile or
portable use apossibility. The IC- 735 covers all Amateur frequencies from 1.8MHz

Complete to 30MHz including the three new bands 10, 18 and 24MHz. Modes include SSB,
CW, AM and FM, all circuits are solid-state and output is approximately 100 watts.

Mir Radio Tuning ranges from 100KHz to 30MHz, made continuous by using ahigh- side IF and
aCPU control system. RTTY and Arntor are also possible Dynamic range is 105dB
with a70.451 MHz first IF circuit. The direct feed mixer rejects spurious iesponse
and gives higher sensitivity and wider dynamic range. Pass- band tuning and a
sharp IF notch filter provide clear reception even under duress. Pre- amp is 10dB
and attenuator 20dB.
The new IC- 735 from ICOM is easy to operate and versatile, it has various scanning
functions, comprehensive LCD and 12 memories. Computer remote control is
possible via the RS- 232C jack.
Options include: the AT- 150 automatic antenna tuner and the PS- 55 AC power
supply SM8 and SMIO desk mics.

A new exciting set is the ICOM IC- 3200E

IC-31001E Dual-band FM Dual- band transceiver ( 144-430/440
MHz). The IC- 3200E delivers 25 Watts of
output power on both bands.
The IC- 3200E employs afunction key for
low- priority operations to simplify the front
panel. LCD display is easy to read in bright
places, showing frequency, VFO A/B,
memory channel duplex mode and S/RF
meter information.
Other features include a 10 channel memory
able to store operating frequencies, Simplex
or Duplex. A memory lock-out function
allows the memory scan to skip
programmed channels when not required.
The IC- 3200E has abuilt-in duplexer and
can operate on one antenna for both VHF
and UHF. Options include IC-PS45 DC,
4 power supply, HS- 15 mobile mic, SM6 and
SM8 desk mics, SP- 10 external speaker, UT-
23 speech synthesizer and AH32
Dual- band mobile antenna
• Ceee
s,,e
de‘

Aeri
gi;s• 11Q9 902:\,"'

/lee ‘
"VeX, see.
S

e le
4 ee4ei
r tee>. •
es
MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 5
 Eri SONY ANTENNA
Sony has introduced an
easily assembled, compact
radio antenna to the UK
market. Coded AN- 1, the
antenna is capable of receiv-
ing a wide range of bands
including LW, MW and short
wave ( 150kHz-30MHz). A low-
noise and interference
reducing FET has been used
in the built-in RF amplifier.
Sony claim that the AN- 1
antenna offers excellent
value for money and, in the
countries to which it has been
introduced, has established a
reputation for reliability and
value for money.
With the growing interest in
receiving radio stations in
Britain, particularly on short
wave frequencies, Sony now
feel that it is time to introduce
the AN1 to this country.
The AN- 1 operates from
either the domestic electric-
ity supply or batteries, and is
available now at all Sony
authorised dealers, priced
around £49.95.
For further information
please contact: The Grayling
Company, Number One,
Dean's Yard, Westminster,
London SW1. Tel: 01-799 9811.

Px MOD operation below 60MHz. It Maximum current rating is 3.5

R Withers Communications may also be possible to amps.
Ltd have announced a mod- include additional bands to All the necessary items are
ification for the Yaesu be fitted in 20MHz steps. supplied with the kit, includ-
FRG9600 scanning receiver. Owners are warned, ing a high quality PCB. all
As many users will know, however, that the warranty electronic and mechanical
the standard frequency range will be affected on sets not components, and an attrac-
is 60-905MHz. The company supplied by RWC. tive case with front panel
has now extended the range For further information terminals, on/off switch and
to cover up to 945MHz contact: R Withers Com- indicator LEDs. Full instruc-
(940MHz guaranteed) with munications Ltd, 584 Hagley tions are included to make
adequate sensitivity to cover Road West, Oldbury, Quinton, assembly very simple.
the 934M Hz range. Birmingham B68 OBS. Tel Full overload protection is
The modification also (021) 421 8201, included with an overload
includes improved receiver LED. Although designed for
sensitivity on earlier models, CB applications, the perform-
and S- meter recalibration for CB POWER ance of the K2556 makes it
more realistic readings. CB radio enthusiasts can suitable for a wide range of
Customers who purchase power their mobile radio amateur radio and laboratory
the FRG9600 at RWC can have units from the mains with a applications.
the option fitted at no cost. new high quality power sup- ECW can supply the kit at a
Owners of the FRG9600 can ply kit from Electronic and price of £30.87 including post/
have the mod fitted by RWC Computer Workshop Ltd. packing and VAT.
(and the above improve- The kit, the K2556, is For further information
ments) for £25.00 including designed primarily for home- contact: Electronic & Cornpu-
VAT and return post. based applications, providing ter Workshop Ltd. 171 Broom-
Further developments are a regulated dc output. field Road, Chelmsford,
in progress, including a low nominally 12 volts but adjust- Essex CM1 1RY. Tel: (0245)
frequency option to enable able from 11 to 13.5 volts dc. 262149.

6 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
All the latest
news, views, comment and
developments on the amateur radio scene
20m TRANSVERTER be mounted away out of sight.
The CM Howes Com- The HC220 is available in kit
munications HC220 enables a form or as a ready- built and
2 metre SSB/CW or multi- tested PCB module.
mode transceiver to be used Full, clear instructions, a
on the 20 metre band. It will parts list and acircuit diagram
produce a good 10W of RF are included in the package.
output from mismatch proof The kit price is £48.90 and
transistors when operating the assembled PCB module
from a 13.8V dc supply. costs £ 79.90 plus 80p post and
In addition to main station packing.
use, the HC220 makes HF For further information
mobile operating a practical contact: CM Howes Com-
possibility for anyone who munications, 139 Highview,
can squeeze a 2m rig under Vigo, Meopham, Kent DA13
the dashboard; the HC220 can OUT. Tel: (0732) 823129.

SPOT ON! 20MHz OSCILLOSCOPE

G4HLX has produced A compact, 20MHz single-
another gem for the radio trace oscilloscope, designed
amateur of the eighties — to meet the need for portabil-
Spot: a comprehensive loca- ity and performance, is now POWER SUPPLY TS1515 enamelled with a grey finish,
tion aid software package available from Electronic and Thandar Electronics the TS1515 is complemented
suitable for use on the Spec- Computer Workshop Ltd. Limited has announced the by an oyster reverse printed
trum 48K or the Spectrum The Crotech 3031 has a launch of anew power supply face plate.
Plus computers. 2mV/div sensitivity and a designated TS1515. This is the first power
Features include fast, sim- timebase giving sweep times The TS1515 is a robust 1.5 supply to be designed and
ple conversions between the from 4Ons to 0.2i/s/div ( using amp linear power supply, built built by Thandar Electronics
universal IARU locator the built-in x5 variable con- to BS415/IEC 348 safety reg- Limited, and as such ideally
('Maidenhead' system), QRA trol), with triggering facilities ulations, with an output vol- complements other instru-
locator ( ' European 0TH loca- up to 25MHz. The new ' scope tage switchable between 5, 12 ments in their range. Priced at
tor'), national grid reference has attractive, modern styling and 15 volts. Two LEDs £75.00, it is anticipated that
and latitude/longitude. and measures just 125 x240 x indicated power and current schools, colleges and general
It enables the user to make 317mm. Its weight is a com- limit and the output is pro- training establishments will
rapid calculations of: dist- fortable 5kg. tected against short circuits find it suitable.
ance to another location; The display is provided by a and external forward or For further information,
contest points; beam heading 9.5cm rectangular. flat- faced reverse voltages. The operat- please contact: Thandar Elec-
(bearing); and return bearing. CRT with a10 x8div graticule. ing voltage is set internally to tronics Limited, London
A high- resolution graphic This gives a display size of 110, 120, 220 or 240 volts. Road, St Ives, Huntingdon,
map of Europe shows loca- 0.66mm per div. All supplies Housed in a steel case stove Cambs. Tel: (0480) 64646.
tions and the Great Circle are regulated for maximum
paths between them, and this stability, including the EHT,
can be separated out for use and accuracy is quoted at
in your own programs should ±5%. An external horizontal
it be necessary. amplifier can be used, con-
A contest log scoring facil- nected via the external trig-
ity is in a format suitable for ger socket, offering a deflec-
simple copying for the RSGB, tion coefficient of 400mV/div
and the contest QS0 map and a bandwidth of 1MHz.
shows the locations of all The 3031 has the advantage
locators worked and ' shades of a built-in component tes-
in' and counts squares ter, capable of testing both
worked. active and passive compo-
All information, including nents in and out of circuit.
maps, can be printed through This allows periormance
a suitable printer ( eg ZX checking of FETs. bipolar
printer or Alphacom 32). devices, Zeners, capacitors
The price of £4.50 covers and resistors etc.
post and packing and ECW offers the Crotech
includes a cassette and a 3031 at a price of £238.05.
6- page booklet of back- including P&P and VAT.
ground information and sim- For further information
ple instructions. please contact: Electronic
Write to: NP Taylor, 87 and Computer Workshop Ltd,
Hunters Field, Stanford in the 171 Broomfield Rd, Chelms-
Vale, Faringdon, Oxon. ford, Essex. Tel: (0245)262149.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 7
 STRAIGHT ea LEVEL
2m COLLINEAR ANTENNA PORTABLE MULTIMETER
Readers living in flat areas Now available from Electro-
near the sea, where aerials nic Brokers is the Thandar
suffer damage from wind and TM351 multimeter which has a
corrosion from the salty 31/2-digit liquid- crystal dis-
atmosphere, may be inter- play ( LCD), with:a 0.1% basic
ested in a new 2 metre dc accuracy.
collinear antenna from Buck- Features include a dc vol-
ley Uvral Ltd. tage range of 200mV to 1000V,
The Uvral X2 is constructed an ac voltage range of 200mV
using aluminium and PVC, to 750V with a 100µV to 1V
and the Marconi principle range of resolution, current
allows the phase change to 10A, resistance to 20MI2
necessary to feed the top and diode check facility.
element ( coil). Offering 29 ranges, the TM351
The end result is ahigh gain has a maximum common
omni-directional antenna mode voltage of 1000V dc or
(6dBd) which gives a good ac peak, a common mode
performance and is resistant rejection ratio ( CMRR) of
to damage from the wind and more than 100dB at dc
rain. 50/60Hz, and acommon mode
It is 3.14 metres long, noise rejection of more than
weighs 1.2kg and wind load is 60dB at 50/60Hz. The reading
4.6kgf at 100mph. It comes rate is 21/2 per second and the
with 0.5m of UR67 cable, fitted input impedance is 10Mf2.
with an ' N' socket, and has an Battery operated with a life
SWR of 145MHz. Maximum of typically 4000 hours from
power handling is 100W, with alkaline C type cells, the
a face mounting diameter of TM351 is supplied complete
25mm. It costs £28.37 plus with batteries and test leads.
£1.50 P&P. An optional ac mains adaptor
For further information is available.
contact: Buckley ( Uvral) Ltd, For more details contact:
Beta Works, Range Road, Electronic Brokers Limited,
Hythe, Kent CT21 6HG. Tel: 140-146 Camden Street, Lon-
(0303) 60127/8. don NW1 9PB. Tel: 01-267 7070.

FILTER BROCHURE technical data, plus details of point solder ( 300°C mpt) for all HEARD ISLAND ODYSSEY
A F Bulgin & Company has recommended appliance internal joints allows vapour This paperback, written
produced a new brochure connectors and accessories phase soldering techniques by Kirsti Jenkins- Smith, tells
illustrating its broad range of for use with these products. to be used without loss in the the complete story of the
mains inlet filters. For further information component's performance. DXpedition to this uninha-
Designed to protect elec- contact: A F Bulgin & Com- A new range of high capaci- bited and remote island iso-
tronic equipment from mains pany plc, Bypass Road, Bar- tance scilder-in filters is also lated by stormy seas in the
borne interference and to king, Essex. Tel: 01-594 5588. available from the company. Antarctic ocean.
reduce any similar emission Designated type dBZ4/P/-, In 1983 the multi- interest
the equipment itself may pro- these electromagnetic inter- private expedition set off for
duce, the Bulgin range of OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS ference ( EMI) suppression the island in a 36 year old
mains filters incorporates Designed for direct moun- filters have aworking voltage whale- chaser, Cheynes II. But
models suitable for base- ting to printed circuit boards, of 200V dc (- 55°C to + 85°C). as the ship travelled south
board, bulkhead, panel or Oxley surface mounting pi- Values of 22,000pF and .through the ' roaring forties',
PCB mounting, with current section filters ( type 44,000pF nominal capacitance the expeditioners and crew
ratings of 1-10 amps, accor- SLT/P/1500/SM I) are leadless are available, due to the use onboard learnt that there was
ding to the application. devices offering high inser- of multilayer discoidal capa- more than rough seas to
Complying with inter- tion losses over a wide fre- citors which enable high worry about. The Cheynes II
national specifications, with quency range. capacitances to be obtained herself presented numerous
approvals either gained or The Oxley Developments in a diameter of only 4mm. problems that had not been
pending, all Bulgin filters, Company are manufacturers All joints are made with anticipated.
with the exception of the PCB of high quality passive elec- high melting point solder After considerable delays,
mounting versions, are tronic components for the (mpt 300°C) which facilitates the expedition finally
enclosed in drawn steel cas- professional, industrial and user assembly with 60/40 reached Heard Island where
ings with provision for earth- military markets. Sn/Pb solder ( mpt 180°C). the members lived ashore for
ing. All versions are encapsu- The product's low residual The Oxley dBZ/P/- range 11 days in primitive condit-
lated. self-inductance and high self- employs a unique method of ions, pursuing their aims.
Medical type filters ( PS 621) resonant frequency is the construction whereby the At the end of their stay, they
exhibit exceptionally low result of the use of the unique discoidal capacitive ele- re- embarked, only to find that
earth leakage currents of less square Ceramox dielectic in a ments are soldered into a it was the voyage home which
than 100 microamps, while in feed- through configuration. tubular body. This results in a would really test their mettle.
all other cases leakage cur- The special low Q ferrite strong assembly preventing The book :( ISBN 0-9589185-
rents are less than 0.35mA. material provides a ' Iossy' handling damage. 0-3) can be ordered from your
The filters have an operating series impedance, which is For further details, please local emporium on request, or
temperature range of - 25°C essential for maintaining contact: Oxley Developments further information can be
to + 85°C. insertion loss over a range of Company Limited, Priory obtained from: HIDI-Y Enter-
Bulgin's new 12- page filter source/load conditions. Park, Ulverston, Cumbria prises, PO Box 90, Norfolk
brochure incorporates full The use of a high melting LA12 9QG. Tel: (0229) 52621. Island, Australia 2899.

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 STRAIGHT 8g LEVEL
WAY DOWN IN DIXIE sible as it is now,' Norman PICTURE GlSls
Opelika may not be Ala- said. ' With today's inexpen- If you want your QSL cards
bama's best known city, but if sive but sophisticated digital to make an impression, you
H D Norman Jr has his way it short wave receivers, you can may be interested in the
will soon be one of the news dial in a station like NDXE as services offered by the
and entertainment capitals of easily as dialling a push- Thought Factory.
the world. button phone, and once we Using a photograph of your
The 34 year old Alabama sign on we expect many choice, the Thought Factory
native is launching a new millions of people to be will print 250 colour OSL
world-wide high frequency tuning in. cards, with up to 50 words
(HF) stereo radio station, 'Here in the States, millions reverse printed in black, for
NDXE Global Radio, that he of short wave sets are sold, £29.50, or you can have 500
hopes will capture listeners but that's just the tip of the cards for £42.00.
from Australia to Zaire, and all iceberg. In many countries, Anyone requiring further
countries in between. short wave radio is the only information, or sample cards,
NDXE ( pronounced ' In game in town. We want to should contact: Thought Fac-
Dixie') has been several years reach that diverse audience tory, Unit 8, Hastings Road
in the making. Norman, who with programs that are avail- Industrial Development,
started as a radio station able nowhere else.' Leicester. Tel: (0533) 765302.
record librarian at the age of OSL cards from NDXE will
8, conceived the idea with his be available, but its card will
mentor, the late John Herbert be the world's first 3-D holo- PLASTIC CASES grid moulded into the case is
Orr, who produced the first graphic OSL. It was designed Apollo plastic cases are available for regular orienta-
US manufactured magnetic in conjunction with Mr Ed now available in light and mid tion if desired. Alternatively,
recording tape and the Orrox Weitzen, Chairman of the grey colour combinations, the cases accept a stick- on
CMX Video Editor. International Bank Note and feature stronger case pad with a self- tapping boss
As the world's first privately Company of New York, and mouldings. These small for more secure board moun-
owned HF stereo station, will be available as one of a cases, for portable or desk- ting. PCB guides are also
NDXE will offer programming series of cards. top instrumentation applica- available.
that is totally different from NDXE's transmitters and tions, come in a range of six The front and rear panels
the Voice of America, BBC, studios will be located in sizes for small single PCB can be clipped on in achoice
Radio Moscow and other gov- Opelika, with sales offices in applications and circuits with of positions, allowing you to
ernment- run short wave sta- Atlanta and New York City. several boards. conceal or display connec-
tions. Instead of political rhe- The projected sign on date is The cases feature a partic- tions or controls as desired.
toric, NDXE's programs will 4 July 1986, coinciding with ularly easy means of moun- Two colour schemes are now
feature live concerts and the rededication of the Statue ting boards. You simply drill offered: combinations of
sporting events, world-wide of Liberty, and Norman is four small holes in the board either seafoam and chocolate
phone-in shows, news, inter- hoping President Reagan will and insert the four plastic or light and mid grey.
national weather and music throw the first switch. mounting clips provided. For further information
by the world's most popular Norman welcomes any These clips accept a self- contact: BICC-Vero Electron-
recording artists. enquiries and suggestions adhesive pad which allows ics, Unit 5, Industrial Estate,
'A station like NDXE would regarding NDXE. Write to: them to be mounted onto the Flanders Road, Hedge End,
have been inconceivable a NDXE Global Radio case in any position or Southampton SO3 3LG. Tel:
few years ago because HF Headquarters, PO Box 569, orientation: a pre- marked (04892) 5824.
radio was not nearly as acces- Opelika, AL 36801, USA.

thing required by the electro-

Cirkit has now made avail- nic constructor, the cata-
able a 6m transverter kit logue also includes an
which enables constructors expanded range of PCB draft-
to utilise this newly allocated ing materials.
frequency with their existing Originators and co-spon-
HF rigs. The kit, designed by sors of the Young Electronic
G3WPO, is just one of the new Designer Awards Scheme for
introductions in Cirkit's bum- full-time students in the
per 144 page spring cata- United Kingdom, Cirkit has
logue, which will shortly be set up a special educational
obtainable from leading desk with its own telephone
bookstalls or by post from the number ( 0992 445736) to ser-
company's Broxbourne vice the individual require-
headquarters at the cover ments of schools, colleges,
price of £. 15. polytechnics and universi-
Covering components, ties.
equipment and information By contacting Cirkit, sci-
for the home constructor, the ence and technology depart-
new issue features a special ments can receive a com-
section with pin- outs of linear plimentary copy of the cata-
ICs, plus an enlarged section logue, and regular updates
on computer communication on all the latest intro-
peripherals for the Amstrad. ductions and special offers
These include modems, text available.
dump, the RS232 interface, For further information
parallel/centronics interface contact: Cirkit Distribution,
and ROM card. Park Lane, Broxbourne, Herts
Providing virtually every- EN10 7NQ. Tel: (0992) 444111.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 9
 STRAIGHT ex LEVEL
50MHz: The first weekend .... G3OSS reports...
At 2330G MT on 31 January, waves. Many others used all months of operation. Quite a receive will bring in much
several dozen of the 50MHz types of normal HF beams in number of stations were more band noise, including
special licencees came on to an attempt to be heard, and using very low power, and I interference, than a beam.
the band to have their last everyone seemed_ surprised just scraped a OSO with It was obvious, studying the
chat with high power before at the reasonable signal G40IG near Northampton, signal strengths, that the
being joined by all those A strengths within a 50 mile who was running 1W into a height of the antenna became
licencees who were to come radius. Conditions were dipole, another station a very major factor in getting
on at 0001G MT on 1February. actually quite poor, and the achieving several contacts one's signal out, but many
At midnight we all turned off low power made DX contacts with only 500mW into a beam. stations were complaining
our linears, and waited to see extremely difficult, so many There were quite a few sta- bitterly that they were getting
what would happen. One min- stations resorted to CW and tions with outstanding signals more interference from ther-
ute later, as far as London was managed to work well beyond who evidently had extremely mostats, etc than they had
concerned, the band seemed the normal extended ground- good QTHs: G3BDQ, Has- noted on any other band.
to go crazy, and never before wave distance of around 100 tings, and G2AIH, Epsom, The RSGB are to be warmly
in the UK had a new band miles for the power used. having many good extended congratulated for persuading
been attacked with such GB3RS came on right at the groundwave contacts. the DTI to give us this band,
enthusiasm by so many. I beginning, operated by John and it is clear that their hard
stayed up until 0130 having as Nelson G4FRX, and Dave New regulations work over many years has
many QS0s as Icould, and am Evans G3OUF ( General Man- What is very clear about the paid off handsomely. We must
delighted to report that I ager of the RSGB) was also new regulations is the all beware of one fact,
could only work a fraction of heard as an enthusiastic advisability of having as much though: we must not desert
the stations who appeared. newcomer to the band. On the gain as possible in the 70MHz, and it becomes all the
telephone to me on Monday antenna, allowing you to more important now to
More response he stated: ' Initial indications receive very weak signals encourage operation on both
At least two or three times are that 50MHz is going to be a more easily. There will not be 50 and 70MHz to stimulate
more stations came on the most useful and exciting any difference in the trans- more interest in both bands,
band over the weekend than band: it will inevitably reduce mitted signal strength if you which are so very useful.
most of us had envisaged, and the pressure on the already run 100W ERP from any Every station who came on
most were running no more overcrowded 144MHz band.' antenna at a given height. felt that getting going on
than 30W ERP. Many were We look forward to the However, it should be remem- 50MHz was not only worth-
using makeshift aerials, one review of the initial operating bered that this power into a while, but a very pleasant
station ( G2YS) using his conditions which the DTI dipole will be heard by far surprise in view of the above
10MHz dipole to form five half have promised after 12 more stations, but adipole on average activity.

CLUB NEWS tions promoting the society The idea is that of Shrews- Memorial lecture
and Cannock Chase will be bury Mercedes-Benz dealer The Verulam Amateur
Golden year run throughout the year, the Chris Hughes, along standing Radio Club meets at the RAF
1986 marks the 50th details of which will be 'ham radio' enthusiast. He Association Headquarters,
anniversary of the Cannock announced at a later date. persuaded Mercedes-Benz New Kent Road, off Marl-
Chase Amateur Radio Soci- For further information (UK) Ltd to sponsor produc- borough Road, St Albans, on
ety. The society was started in about CCARS contact: B tion of the QSL contact cards the second and fourth Tues-
1936 and one of the notable Robinson, 68 Langholm Drive, and volunteered, together days in each month.
events in its history was the Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffs with three of his friends, to On Tuesday 25 March, at
organisation of the Worked WS12 5EZ. Tel: (0543) 74521. man the special event station. 7.30 for 8.00pm, the club will
All Britain Award scheme in Chris Hughes can be con- be holding its annual ' G3PAO
1969 ( see DX Diary in thé Memorial trophy tacted at 6 Woodpecker Memorial Lecture' which is
September issue of Amateur Members of the old South Close, Sundorne Meadows, held each year in memory of
Radio). London Mobile Club recently Shrewsbury, and his personal their founder member and
With this in mind the society commissioned a trophy in callsign is GODOW. However, former Chairman, George
will be running a special memory of their last Chair- for the special event station Slaughter. This year the lec-
event station on all bands man, George Darling G3PGA. he has been granted ture will be delivered by Peter
from 5 to 13 April with the The club had its origins in GB4DBZ, the last three let- Chadwick G3RZP, and called
callsign GB4WAB. the earliest days of amateur ters of which neatly recall the `Intermodulation, Phase
Special QSL cards will be radio but, although recently names of Daimler and Benz — Noise and Dynamic Range'.
available to all contacts, and a disbanded, its past members arguably the ' fathers' of the All visitors will be welcome.
specially designed award can throughout the UK still keep motor car. For further information
be obtained by working the in touch with each other. He is being assisted by contact: Hilary Claytonsmith
special event station and any The commissioned trophy G4XBI ( Diane), GOALV ( Clem) G4JKS, 115 Marshalswick
one member of CCARS dur- was presented to the Wimble- and GOB1J ( Eric). It is antici- Lane, St Albans, Hert-
ing 1986. The award will cost don and District Amateur pated that the operation will fordshire. Tel: (0923) 59318.
£1.50 including postage and Radio Society to be awarded be on all HF bands, 2 metres
packing, and all the profits to the club member making and 70cms, using RTTY, SSTV, Round-the-world trip
from the scheme will go to the the greatest contribution to FSTV and CW on all modes. As aresult of acontact on 30
present WAB committee for amateur radio each year. They plan to be ' on the air' September 1985 with
distribution to the organisa- from 1March for 28 days, and HG4SEA/MM, Robert Senft
tions sponsored by them. Celebrate on the air from 1 June for a similar GOAMP received the follow-
Skeds can be arranged Amateur radio enthusiasts period. ing info from Charlie
through the contest manager, are being invited to call up a The centenary of the car is HA4KYN:
Brian GOBXN, on ( 0543) 77558 special event station during being celebrated all around On 25 September 1985 two
or Alan G1AZO, on ( 0543) 1986, to discuss the 100th the world, and considerable radio amateurs from Hungary,
79160, both 0TH r. anniversary of the birth of the interest in this station is Jozsi and Nandi, operating
Other special event sta- motor car. expected from overseas. under the callsign

10 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 STRAIGHT AND LEVEL
St George's Day award the world need to OSO with 3
Once again this year, Wis- other stations from England.
bech and District Amateur Applications on VHF need
Radio and Electronics Club
are organising special event
to OSO with any of the 3
stations plus the following:
Oture 5 Oat' À fe,
stations to celebrate the applications from all G prefix Ît,1 * -eel»
above. The three stations will calls need to OSO with any 8
be GBOSGD, GB4SGD and English counties; applica-
GB6SGD. They hope to be tions from EU need any other
active on most days between 5English stations. On VHF all
the 20 April until the 17 May. QS0s must be simplex only,
To qualify, all QS0s must take no repeaters to be used.
place between these two Applications will also be
dates. welcomed from all SWLs on
Details of the award are as the same basis.
follows: applications for HF The cost of the award,
need to OSO with either which is printed two colours
GBOSGD or GB4SGD plus the on a white background, is as
following: applications from follows: all G prefix applica-
all G prefix calls need to OSO tions £ 1.50; EU entries, 6IRCs,
with 8 other stations from rest of the world, 8 I RCs or $3
England; applications from US. Applications for the
EU need to OSO with 5other award via: G4KHF, ' Leon',
stations from England; Lutton Gowts, Long Sutton, •
PrEstote to

applications from the rest of Spalding, Lincs PE12 9LQ. IT THE

InSIECH & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS CLUE
THE FIVE SELLS'. PARSONS DROVE, WISEMCH, CARIS. PE13 SLR.
CLUE STATIONS GA VOL - GE NID

HG4SEA/MM, set off on atwo on Mondays, Wednesdays ithis is ta cattily that i aËada gun

to three year round-the-world and Fridays on 14.262M Hz and <1'.8 and 1;az fareed

boat trip from the port of 21.255MHz at 12.00UT. Net

..1. ,... I ea.?•,n.n9 .e.eue

Optia in YU. controls are HG1S, HG1W,

aut ta preasedLu p•aa.n1 ! K.& .•. t4,cat« . n , eceqn.l.an 4.ei.e.2«m«nt
The trip followed six years HA4KYN, HG5A, HG6V, GH7B
of preparation and planning, and GH9R. QSL information
during which time they should be sent to HA5NP.
learned how to navigate, took Other possible frequencies
the Hungarian equivalent of include 3.675, 7.075, 14.265 and
the RAE and learned German 28.505M Hz.
and English. • Charlie HA4XH, the secret-
Meanwhile frantic fund- ary of MHSZ, would appreci-
raising was taking place, and ate information regarding the home constructor and the sale on the 19th.
in 1981 aBalaton 31 type yacht contacts made with do it yourself enthusiast. If you want more informa-
body was purchased from the HG4SEA/MM and the St Traders are invited to sell tion about the club, listen in to
Balatonfured shipyard. The Jupat's whereabouts. His components, surplus equip- the club net most evenings
rest of the boat, the St Jupat, address is: PO Box 13, ment, instruments and anten- between 2000 and 2100 ( local
was designed and built by Szekesfehervar 8007, Hun- nas only. New black box type time) on the 2 metre band at
themselves, finally being gary. equipment is not allowed. 144.535MHz FM. Or you could
completed in December 1984. For further information be more conventional and
Among the main sponsors Constructional contest about this and the society's write to or telephone the new
were Videoton Electron i k, The Sutton and Cheam other activities contact: Colin joint secretaries: Mr J and
Kofem and Peky, the latter Radio Society is having a Mills GOAAO, 27 Pendennis Mrs TA Watkins ( G4VMR and
providing Meka 7800 type VHF 'Constructional Contest' on Avenue, South Elmsall, Nr G4VSL), c/o 51 High Street,
navigation equipment. 21 March. This is an annual Pontefract. Tel: (0977) 43101. Ware, Herts SG12 9BE. Tel:
The station on board com- event and the society encour- (0920) 84250 (evenings).
prises aYaesu FT7B, aHustler ages mass participation. 144MHz contest
rig. Yaesu mobile antennas Don't hide your light under a The Barking Radio and Edgware net
and a home-brew ATU from black box and all that! Electronics Society's annual The Edgware & District
the Hungarian equivalent of The society meets on the 144MHz contest is being held Radio Society meets on the
the RSGB, the MHSZ third Friday of each month at on Sunday 6April from 13.00 to second and fourth Thursdays
Videoton Radio Club. 7.30pm in the Downs Lawn 17.00 GMT. of each month at 8.00pm at the
Jozsi and Nandi plan to visit Tennis Club, Holland Avenue, A full copy of the rules is Watling Community Centre,
ZB2,EA9, EA8, ZD8, ZD7 and Cheam, Surrey. available to prospective 145 Orange Hill Road, Burnt
ZD9, then travel around the Further details can be had entrants, on receipt of an sae, Oak, Edgware.
Cape of Good Hope to FB8W, from: Alan Keech G4BOX, 26 from: M G Toms, 32 Welling- The society has a net on
FB8Z and VKland, where they St Albans Rd, Cheam, Surrey. ton Road, Rayleigh, Essex. 1.875MHz at 22.00hrs ( clock)
will stay for afew months until and transmits slow Morse on
the cyclone season is over. Components fair Hamster news 1.875 and 144.175MHz from
The journey will then con- The Pontefract and District The Cheshunt and District 20.30 to 22.00 at 4 — 14 words
tinue to ZL, Polynesia, where Amateur Radio Society is Amateur Radio Club has sent per minute on Mondays, and
they hope to collect holding acomponents fair on us its newsletter, Hamster, from 19.30 to 21.00hrs on the
ethnographical items, then Sunday 16 March, from 11am which gives details of its first and third Thursdays of
they will travel around Cape to 4.30pm, at the Carleton meetings for the coming each month at 8 — 16wpm.
Horn to LU, PV, the Carib- Community Centre, Ponte- months. For further information
bean, across the Atlantic to fract. This month there will be a contact: John Cobley
EA8 and via Gibralta to the The event is based on the talk on HF propagation and G4RMD, 4 Briars Close, Hat-
Adriatic Sea. mobile radio rally but the short wave aerials by Chris field, Herts. Tel: Hatfield
Contacts will be attempted difference is that it is aimed at Griggs on the 2nd, and ajunk 64342.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 11
 STRAIGHT 8g LEVEL
Morse workshop For further information
There will be a one day about the society's activities
Morse workshop on Saturday please telephone the secret-
1 March at 9.30am in the ary, Paul Gaskin G8AYY, on
Beckenham Adult Education (021 783) 2996.
Centre, 28 Beckenham Road,
Beckenham, Kent ( nearest Amateur TV
BR station, Clockhouse). Tea The British Amateur Tele-
and coffee will be provided. vision Club ( BATC) is holding
The fee is £6. the usual contests this year,
Postal enrolments and all beginning with the April
enquiries should be sent to: Fools Fiesta' on 1April. This
Bromley Adult Education will be on 70cm fast scan from
Service, Aylesbury Rd, Brom- 0001 to 2359Z.
ley, Kent. Tel: 01-464 5745. For details, entry forms and
log sheets, send an sae to:
Equipment disposal BATC Contest Manager, Mr M
The Cray Valley Radio Soci- Wooding G6IQM, 3 Perkins
ety meets on the first and Grove, Rugby, Warks CV21
Rolls Royce ARC will give you talk- in, a large third Thursdays of each 4HU. Tel: (0788) 74494.
The Rolls Royce Amateur free car park, an indoor venue month at the Admiral The BATC publishes ahefty
Radio Club G3RR meets on housing trade stands, compo- Seymour Hall, Admiral volume for its members which
the first Wednesday of each nents and junk, bring-and- Seymour Road, Eltham, Lon- provides compulsive reading
month at 8.00pm in the Rolls buy, club stands, bar and don SE9, at 7.30pm. for TV amateurs.
Royce Sports and Social refreshments and will include In March the first meeting, If you are interested in this
Barnoldswick, Colne, you in the prize draw! on the 6th, will be devoted to a exciting hobby, or would like
Lancashire. March's meeting If you want further informa- discussion on equipment to find out more about the
will be aconstruction contest. tion, contact: M A Pugh, 37 disposal, and the second club, write to: ' Greenhurst',
Every Monday night at Forest Way, Hollywood, Bir- meeting, on the 20th, will be a Pinewood Road, High
7.30pm there is aMorse class, mingham B47 5JS. general natter night. Wycombe. Tel: (0494) 28899.
on Tuesday afternoons a For further information
retired members' meeting, on Logan Valley about the society contact: B Feedback
Fridays at 8.00pm Morse The Lagan Valley Amateur Rowe, 19 Madeira Park, Tun- The Bury Radio Society has
transmissions on behalf of Radio Society meets at the bridge Wells, Kent TN2 5SX. sent us its journal, ' Feed-
the RSGB, and on Sunday Rathvarna Teachers Centre, back', which is full of useful
morning at 11.30am there is a Pond Park Road, Lisburn, New home and interesting articles.
natter net. County Antrim, on the second Solihull Amateur Radio The society meets every
If you would like to find out Monday of each month. Society has recently changed Tuesday evening at 8.00pm in
more about the club's activi- On Friday 14 March at its meeting place to the the clubroom at the Mosses
ties, contact: L Logan G4ILG, 7.30pm the society is holding Shirley Centre, Stratford Youth and Community Cen-
19 Fenton Avenue, Bar- its annual hamfest at the Road, Shirley, Solihull. tre, Cecil Street, Bury.
noldswick, Colne, Lancashire Grove Activity Centre, Knock- Meetings are held on the For further information
BB8 6HB. Tel: (0282) 812288. more, Lisburn, with talk- in on third Thursday of each month contact: C J Ashworth, 16
S22. at 7.30pm. Wheelton Close, Bury BL8
Mini rally Visitors are welcome to all Club nets are held on 2HZ. Tel: (061) 761 5018.
The Wythall Radio Club is meetings and anyone inter- Fridays at 9.00pm on 1.960M Hz
holding a mini rally on 9 ested in finding out more AM, using G3GEI, and also on Wimbledon
March at Wythall House, Sil- about the society should con- Sundays at 9.00pm on The Wimbledon and District
ver Street, Wythall, South tact: W JJackson Gl4TCS, 21 145.350MHz S14 FM, using Amateur Radio Society meets
Birmingham. Carnreagh, Hillsborough, Co G8ZLJ. Both frequencies are on the second and last Fri-
The admission price of 50p Down BT26 6LJ. ± () RM. days of each month at the St
John's Ambulance HQ, 124
Kingston Road, Wimbledon,
OOPS! London SW19
In last month's magazine the diagram on page 46 of the 'Apartment 80' antenna article was On 14 March they are having
drawn incorrectly. This has been corrected and re-printed below. Please accept our asurplus equipment sale and
apologies for the mistake and our thanks to those who pointed it out. this, like all other meetings,
begins at 8.00pm.
For more details contact:
George Cripps, WDARS
Secretary. Tel: 01-540 2180.

WARS
The Worksop Amateur
Radio Society will show a
L2
video called ' Secret Listen-
ers' on 11 March, and there
will be a darts and dominoes
Li 345p A Aft night with the Worksop
left
50111 co- ax branch of the British Sub
C 2ft
Aqua Club on the 25th.
If you would like to find out
more about WARS, contact:
The Hon Secretary, Mrs C S
Gee, 100 Plantation Hill,
Worksop, Notts. Tel: 486614.

12 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 LETTERS
IMPERIAL METRIC? Iwent to the local hardware pipe in imperial diameters ascene in 10,000 years time
In the February issue of shop to try and buy some and metric lengths! when archaeologists arrive in
Amateur Radio, under the plastic pipe to form the basis When Itook out ahandful of their rocket ships from the
heading ' Old Fashioned', of an experimental helical coins to pay for the piping, outer parts of the Universe.
there was aletter from Philip antenna. The assistant some of the 10p coins were They have immediate luck
Lane, Dyfed which covered pointed out with stamped ' two shillings' and and excavate the 1986 vintage
the question of using imperial knowledgeable interest that I the 5p coins stamped ' one amateur radio station G9JOE.
and metric systems of should buy alength of shilling'. They discover avirgin copy
measurement. He also standard 3/ 4in dia plastic Now this, of course, should of last year's ARRL Antenna
suggested that Amateur waste pipe which had a have left me completely ( and Book. This is immediately
Radio and Radio & diameter of 7/ 8in when unusually) speechless— so scanned and reprinted on
Electronics World should measured! Iasked for a6foot imagine my delight, alittle their instant computer
lead acrusade to straighten long length. All very imperial! later, when Iwas looking at translator, and this is what
outthe whole glorious mess.1 'Sorry Sir', said he, ' we sell the 12.30 BBC1 news... they will find: a40 metre
have agood deal of sympathy it by the metre— you will have Avery well-known pro- dipole is approx 66feet long.
with what Philip Lane says. to buy 2metres.' All very European politician was 66 feet is equal to 20 metres
However, before ARand metric! being interviewed. He went to length. The readout then
R&EWgo ahead with their 'Ahr says I. ' Why does the great length ( like this letter?) concludes: ' from this we can
usual enthusiasm to sort out standard 3/ 4in waste pipe have to pontificate that the British assume that 40 metres is
the imperial/metric adiameter of 7/ 8in and is sold must realise that the UK is equal to 20 metres'!
measurement jungle, by the metre length?' part of Europe'. He then So, Amateur Radio and
perhaps they should consider 'Sir', says he, very patiently concluded by saying ' Iam Radio & Electronics World,
the following thoughts from and kindly, ' because we are in flying to Europe later todayr think carefully before starting
this ancient person, who can the European Common 2.1 think that it is generally ametric/imperial crusade!
quite happily work in imperial Market.' And so Ilearned, at agreed that the ARRL Keep up the good work.
or metric: this ripe old age, that as we Antenna Book is our amateur Richard Marris G2BZO,
1. Just after reading his letter are in the EEC we buy waste radio antenna Bible. Imagine Slough

SUCCESS STORY for the December RAE which, look after and repair many CB neighbour's mains medium
Iwould just like to write and due to the problems within radios, and in general the wave radio receiver. Itried to
thank you for the series of the Liverpool council, was people Iam dealing with are cure this problem with ferrite
articles that you printed in only confirmed 1week before Mr and Mrs Average who, for rings and rods, with no
1985, entitled Back to Basics. the exam! one reason or another, wish success, so Itold the person
Ibecame interested in the My son-in-law took me the to use amethod of short concerned to fill in the
RAE in January 1985 and sent 18 miles to the technical range communication. Then appropriate form.
off asubscription for Amateur college for the exam, and there is the frustrated ham. On 15 May ' 85 the RIS
Radio plus an order for the then Iwaited. Not too hopeful, This is the same man who arrived and carried out tests
November and December with no classes attended. brings to me ( and my like) a while Iwas on the air. They
1984 back issues. After This morning's post 500 watt linear, amultimode told me that the problem
reading these first three brought me the results: 01 Lic rig which covers from 25.850 could be solved and they
issues Idecided it would be a conditions & transmit to 28.110, and an ATU that he would call back at alater date.
waste of time and let things interference— Pass! paid £8.25 for, saying, ' I'm not Anyway, the days went by
slide. 02 Op practice, procedures & sure but Ifink me matcher's and there was no sign of the
We then went to the Isle of theory— Credit! blown up'. RIS people. Tempers got
Man on holiday in June and Iam overjoyed, especially The above type is the CB shorter, words were
visited afriend who lives in when Itell you that in acouple user who will managea exchanged.
Colby who awakened my of months Iwill be 70! passable job of getting up Iwrote the RIS aletter, and
interest— he has aB licence. Iam now practising for the hams' facial bits every time, another, and they sent me a
He persuaded me to ' have a Morse test. All on half an eye with their pedantic rantings. post card telling me to be
go' so, this being more of a and Amateur Radio! Oh, and one lastthought, patient while they busily
challenge, Icame home and EA Kent, Merseyside. has it ever occurred to any made the equipment to cure
got out all my issues of one that all of the comments the problem.
Amateur Radio and started to in the vein of Mr Bolton's Well, Iam no wizard when it
swot. Iwent along to the local DRIVEL, PURE invariably come from people comes to electronics, but I
Radio Club three times, but I UNADULTERATED DRIVEL who either a) are ex- radio would have thought the
then developed eye trouble Iwish that Icould put my ops, or b) have only components were readily
and couldn't drive ( after 52 sentiments alittle stronger, experienced CB since available.
years) the 9miles to the club. but Iguess Ihad better stay November'81. Coming back to Mr Bolton's
In October Ilost the sight in within the realms of decency. John Smith G4VEL, Norfolk letter, perhaps the RIS are
my right eye completely and Not wishing to be such acrass busy spending my licence fee
had only 50% vision in my left bore as our friend and chasing the wallies off the air
one.1 bought the RSGB book, novelist, Mr Bolton ( see RIS QUIBBLE —but who am Ito say how they
Preparing for the RAE, and February issue), Iwill not With reference to Mr spend money? Ionly pay £ 12
with this and your articles I itemise as he has. Bolton's letter ( February every year!
studied hard. Iwent to the Let me first explain that Iam issue), Iwould like to pass Iwould be interested to
Leicester Radio Exhibition aCB user, and have been for comment on the RIS and their hear from anyone having any
and bought aTrio R2000 and much longer than Iwould activities. communication ( or absence
struggled home with it by bus. care to admit in court, so I 1have been active on the HF of it!) with the RIS as Ihaven't
Ialso made three trips to the have not got aparticularly bands since 13 April ' 85 and on seen them since 15 May.
Riverside Technical College one-sided view of the world. 15 April ' 851 had acomplaint Fred Fenwick GOA0J,
to make sure Iwas booked in It befalls me, and my ilk, to of abreakthrough on a Humberside

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 13
 P.M. COMPONENTS LTD TELEX
PHONE
(SELECTRON HOUSE, SPRINGHEAD ENTERPRISE PARK 966371
0474 60521 GRAVESEND, KENT DA11 8HD TOS PM

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
TBA7204 2.46
NEW BRANDED CATHODE RAY TUBES- M0044 snow additionol ea per tub. for Canine
1042581 2.90
TSAI= 2.65 10621.82 2.95
154500 0.80 TDA2593 2.95
AN124 2.50 MC1351P 1.50 ST4437 7.96 TDA2600 6.80 014-1730R 55.00 1419.103W 55.00 M50-120GV 66.00
AN2140 T54810451419 41865/20 66.00
2.50 MC1357 2.45 ST4439 7.95 TDA2610 2.50 014-181GH/98 85.00 M23- 11061-I 55.00 M50-120LC 86.00
TBA810P 1.136 AW36.11
AN239 2.50 MC1358 1.58 $10461 11.50 TI342611.4 1.96 25.00 014-181G) 66.00 M23-112054 MI31-120W 75.00
TBA820M 0.711 55.00
AN240P 2.80 MC14518CP TA706IAP 1.50 CME822W 19.00 O14-181GM 45.00
1845200 1.4$ 70426.40 3.50 53.00 M23-I12GV 35.00 56413
AN264 2.50 7.50 TA7108P 1.50 TDA2680A 2.75 CME822GH 25.00 014-1810MS° SE4/D-P7 45.00
784890 2.110 59.00 M23-112GW 55.00
45612 2.15 C14E1428611 45.00 014-162GH 5423-112KA
MC1495 3.00 TA7120P 1.65 TBA920 1.66 1062690 2.45 59.00 55.00 SE42BP31AL 55.00
AN3621 2.50 MC1496 1.25 CME1428W 39.00 014-20013E
747129P 2.50 TBA950/2X TDA3310 2.95 89.00 M23-11210 55.00 5E425031 55.00
AN 7140 3.50 MC14510617. CIAE1523W 39.00 1314-200G4/50 85.00 M24- 1200M
747130P 1.50 2.118 7044600 2.50 59.00 SE5Fp31 55.00
AN7145 3.50 TDA9503 3.15 CME1431011 39.00 O14-200GM 75.00 M24-12010
7.96 747137P 1.00 754990 1.45 59.00 1937 65.00
AN7145M 3.95 MCI723 0.50 CME1431W 39.00 O14-2100H 75.00 M24-120WAR
747176A8 2.95 11349300 1.44 10.63560 3.96 59.00 T9485 65.00
AN7150 2.135 MC3357 2.75 CME202GH 45.00 014-2700H/50 75.00
TA7193P 3.95 TCA270 1.50 7E41009 1.35 M24-121GH 55.00 194811 65.00
54521 3.35 MC3401 L 2.50 CME2024W 45.00 014-310W 110.00
747203 2.95 TC427050 UPC566H 2.96 M28-12GH 35.00 V4150LC 55.00
CA1352E 1.75 ML23113 1.75 CME2325W 45.00 D14-320011/82 85.00
1472041. 2.15 1.50 UPC575C2 M28- 131C 49.00 V5004GR 59.00
CA3086 0.44 ML232B 2.50 CME3128W 45.00 O14-340GH/KM 45.00
TA7205AP 1.15 2.78 M28-13LG 40.00 0500411) 59.00
CA3123E 1.98 MSM5807 8.75 1C4650 2.50 UPC1025H CME3132GH 45.00 014-340KA 45.00
TA7222AP 1.80 M28-I3GR 49.00 V6001GH 85.00
CA3140T 1.15 PLLO2A 5.75 TC4800 2.95 CME3155W 45.00 016-1000H 65.00
TA7227P 4.25 1.96 M28-13109 55.00 V6007DP31 59.00
ETT6016 2.50 SAA500A 3.50 TC4830 S 1.95 CRE1400 25.00 D16-10005/65 60.00
TA7310P 1.80 UPC1028H M28-133611 55.00 V6008011 59.00
H413394 2.95 SAA1025 7.25 TC4900 2.50 CV429 89.00 O16-1000H/67 65.00
TA7313AP 2.95 1.99 1431-101091 55.00 V6034WA 59.00
HA1366W 2.75 SAS560S 1.75 1C4940 1.65 CV1450 3.5.00 1316-1000M/79 69.00
747314P 2.95 UPC103211 M31-18209 55.00 V604CLA 59.00
HA1377 3.50 SAS570S 1.75 104440 2.20 CV1526 19.00 D16-1000597 05.00
TA7137P 1.00 1.50 1,131-1820V 53.00 V6048.1 49.00
HA1156W 1.50 TDA1001 2.95 UP C11565 CV2185 15.00 018-1600H 69.00
SAS580 2.85 TA7314P 2.95 1.131-184W 155.00 V6052GR 65.00
HA1551 2.95 TDA1002A 2.95 CV2191 19.00 1321-10GH 65.00
SAiSB/T,U TA7321P 2.25 2.78 1.131-1134011 65.00
141230 1.95 CV2193 15.00 V60645031 55.00
1.00 TA7609P 3.95 TDA1003A 3.95 UP C 11 58 H O57 36 35.00 M31-184031 85.00
LA4102 2.95 CV5119 85.00 V6064CLA 55.00
519018 7.95 T4761141. 2.95 TDA1006A 2.50 0.78 D57 36 55.00 M31- 186W 09.00
LA4140 2.95 CV5320 85.00 V6069GH 55.00
SL9175 6.85 TAA3104 1.95 TDA1010 2.15 UPC1167C2 DG7 5 55.00 M31-190GH 55.00
LA4031P 1.95 CVX381) 55.00 V6070P31 49.00
SL1310 1.80 TAA3204 1.95 TDA1035 2.50 1.96 06732 45.00 1431-190GR 55.00
1.64420 1.95 09-1 106M 39.30 V7016A 65.00
S1.1327 1.10 TAA350A 1.95 TDA1037 1.95 UPC1181H 0H391 55.00 M31-190LA 55.00
1.64430 2.50 D10-210GH 45.00 V7030 59.00
SL13270 1.10 TAA570 1.95 TDA1044 2.15 1.211 0H7.91 45.00 M31-191GV 55.00
1.64405 4.15 010-2100 H685 65.00 V7031GH 59.00
SN76003N 3.95 TAA661B 1.96 TDA1170 1.95 UPCI182H DP7 5 35.00 M31-220W 59.00
LA4422 2.50 O10-2300H 35.00 07031/67A 59.00
S5760135 3.95 TAA700 1.70 1061190 2.15 2.96 DP7 6 35.00 M31-270G1 65.00
LA4461 3.95 O10-230GM 35.00 17035A 49.00
SN760235 3.96 TBA12045/87- TDA12700 3.95 UPC11 85H 0513 78 35.00 M31-271031 65.00
LC7120 3.25 D10/29301/90 55.00 V7037GH 45.00
S5760335 3.95 c 1.00 1041327 1.70 3.96 F16-101GM 75.00 1.131-2710W 65.00
LC7130 3.50 D13-30GH 49.50 V8004G R 65.00
SN761105 0.99 TBA395 1.50 T1342002 1.95 UPCII9W 1.50 F16-10iLD 75.00 1.431-271W 05.00
LC7131 5.50 V8006GH 65.00
SN761155 1.26 TBA396 0.75 TDA2003 2.95 UPC1350C D13-47611/26 09.00 F21-130GR 75.00 M36- 141W 75.00
LC7137 5.50 V80104 65.00
S5761315 1.30 TBA440N 2.55 T042010 1.95 2.95 D13-47011 55.00 F21-13010 75.00 M36-17010 75.00
LM1011 3.15 VCR1394 11.50
S57622605 1544800 1.25 TDA2020 2.95 UPC1353C 013-51GU26 95.00 F31-106 M 75.00 M38-10309 0.5.00
LM324N 0.45 213P1 13.50
2.98 TEI4510 2.50 10.62030 2.80 2.45 013-510M/26 85.00 F31-10GP 75.00 1438-120W 65.00
11438058 1.50 3E11,1 11.50
S5762275 1.06 7545100 2.50 1042140 3.95 UPC1365C D13-450GH/01 85.00 F31-10LC 75.00 5138-120WA 65.00
LM38058 1.75 3001 11.50
S5765335 1.06 754520 1.10 1042151 1.95 3.96 013-4710H/26 55.00 F31-1010 75.00 M36-12101113 65.00
LM3837 2.95 4E01 30.00
$5765445 2.96 TBA5200 1.10 TDA2160 2.50 UPC2002H 013-600054 59.00 F31-12LD 75.00 1438-121LA 65.00
LA13905 3.80 311/05M 55.00
S5765705 1.00 TBA530 1.10 1042190 3.95 1.96 D13-610011 59.00 F31-1305 75.00 1.138-1220W 65.00
M515131 2.30 3WPI 18.50
SN76650N 1.15 TBA5300 1.10 1042521 3.25 555 0.39 D13-611011 59.00 F31-1310 75.00 M38-14014 63.00
1.451551 2.95 5BP1 9.00
S5766605 0.90 TBA540 1.25 1042522 1.95 556 0.90 D13-6110M 59.00 F31- I3LG 75.00 6438-1421A 65.00
M515211 1.50 55HP1 30.00
STK014 7.96 TBA5400 1.35 1042523 2.95 723 0.30 D13-630GH 59.00 F41-12310 165.00 M38-341P31 63.00
1453712 2.00 5BHP1FF 30.00
STK015 3.95 TBA5500 1.96 1042524 1.95 741 0.38 014-1506H 75.00 F41-141LG 185.00 SA38-344039 65.00 ,5BHP31
14133756 2.50 30.00
STK025 11.95 TBA560C 1.46 TDA2530 1.95 747 0.50 D14- 1500M 75.00 F41-14210 185.00 1440-120W 59.00
MC1307P 1.00 5CP1 10.00
STK043 9.50 TBA5600 1.45 TDA2532 1.95 748 0.38 D14-172091/84 59.00 547-120W 19.00 M43-1210/01 63.00
MC1310P 1.95 6E07/5 39.00
STK078 11.95 TBA570 1.00 TDA2540 1.95 7808 0.110 014-172GR 55.00 1.114.1000M 45.00 1444-120LC 65.00
MC1327 1.70 1351.1 13.50
STK415 7.95 7546519 2.50 TDA254 I 2.15 7805 0.64 1314-1720V 55.00 1414 1001C 45.00 M44-120GR 65.00 13504
14C13270 0.95 17.50
STK433 5.94 TDA2560 2.15 7812 0.66 014-1730H 55.00 M17-151GVR 175.00 5150-120G H 65.00
MC13490 1.20 I7DWP4 25.00
STK435 7.es 1042571 2.95 7815 0.65 014-173GM 53.00 1.417-15169 175.00 1.150-120119 65.00
_MC1350P 0.95 32)/1085 69.00

SEMICONDUCTORS
580/585/890/891 15.00

BFX88 0.25
VIDEO SPARES VIREO BELT KITS
1273
1564
39.00
39.00
AAY ,2 0.25 TIP32C 0.42 HEADS Aka, VS 9305/9800/9800 .. £3.75 1844 45.00
BC182 0.10 80238 0.40 BEY50 0.21 31165
AC126 0.45 13C182LB 0.10 50242 0.135 TiP33C 0.96 9do.e tor Ferguson 3V00 3V01 Ferguson 3V 16 £4.50 554510M 75.00
AC127 0.20 8E751 0.21 £29.50 JVC-FIR 3330/3600 £450
Bcials 0.10 130246 0.76 BEY52 0.25
TIP345 0.95 3106 3VI6 3022 3V23 3V24 3V29
JVC HR 3360/3660 .£4.50
9442E1 80.00
AC128 0.28 1301831_ 0.09 130376 0.32 TIP41A 0.45 3V30 3131 8903 and many JVC Aka; 95447064 75.00
ACI28K 0.32 BEY%) 0.77 Nordmende Telefunken Panason.c NV 300 £4.00 95449 75.00
BCI84LB 0.09 130410 045 TIP41C 0.45
131148 1.75 Panasonic NV 2000B .£. 7.5
AC141 0.28 13C204 0.10 50434 ese TIP42C 0.47 4H6.9 7709631 79.50
BRIO0 0.26 Suitable for National Panasonic Panasonic NV30008
AC141K 0.34 BC20713 0.13 E10437 0.76 1047 0.85 £32.95 NV333 340.2000. 3609 7000 721:0. 7500 Panason ic NV 7000 £3.50 TUS 888599
AC142K 0.45 , 139101 0.49
50206E1 0.13 50435 0.79 TIP120 0.60 8170. 8400, 8600. 8610F. , 8620. Panasonic NV 1360013, 8610B ,V011 Mono Head 1.60
AC176 0.22 89103 0.55 Blaupunkt RTV 100E 200. 202 211 f3.75
BC212 0.09 50520 0.95 710125 0.65 Auto Reverse 3.80
AC176K 0.31 BR303 0.95
TIP142 1.538 222. a22. FITX100. 200. 224 Sanyo VTC 5500. £. 75
13C2121 0.09 513538 0.66 1.75 'Pena Head 2.08
AC187 0.25 59C4443 1.15 £39.50 Sanyo VTC 9300 £3.75
BC212LA 0.09 130597 0.116 TIP146 2.75 Suitable for Sony C5 06 C7 8000
139139 0.48 Sanyo VTL 9300P
AC187K 0.28 TIP161 2.95 8080 Toshiba V5470 V8600 V8700 Sharp VC 6300 ......... ................. _£. 75
9 C213 0 .
031 80751 1.28
AC188 0.25 51100.6/020.95 MaC71104IPTICAL
BC2131 0.09 ' 50702 1.25 TIP2955 0.80 Sharp VC 7300 . £. 75
AC188K 0.37 51106 1.49 Sony DSR-1OR BETA £35 00 9677M 22.00
5C214 0.09 50707 0.90 TIP3055 0.66 Sharp VC 8300 .£ 15
40142 0.79 57116 1.30 Suitable for SLC5. SLC6 SLC7 Sharp VC 9300 £3.75 P4231BAM 19.00
BC214C 0.09 BDX32 1.50 TIS91 0.20
81119 3.15 Sony SL 30008 £3.75 XP1002 26.00
40143 0.82 BC2141 0.00 5E115 0.36 51120 1.85
TV106/2 1.50 Sanyo VIC 9300/9500 14 i50 Sony SL 9:00/8080. ...£4.50 0P11171.1 24.00
40149 0.70 13 C23 713 5E119 cp.se ZRF0112 16.50 Sanyo VIC 5300 ,5000 141 50
0479
BUI05 1.95 Sony SL C7/J7. eeoo XP42040 34.00
AD161 0.39 BC238 0.09 8E127 0.39 251100 6.50 Toshiba V7540 £450
BU1C0 1.69 952414 25.00
AD162 0.39 5C239 0.12 5E154 0.20 251308 1.35
40161/2 0.90 BU124 1.25
BC25IA 0.12 8E158 0.22 251711 0.30 V/MMVOILIND 112811870/18
AF106 0.50 BU125 1.25
BC252A 0.15 8E160 0.27 252219 0.28
AF114 1.95 BU126 1.60 4Watt 2R4-104 0.20
BC258 0.25 BFI67 0.27 252905 0.40 AA119 0.05 B1210-8000.33 5238 2.95
AF121 0.60 BU204 1.55 950 5.60 ?Watt R47-224 0.20
BC258A 0.30 8E173 0.22 253053 0.40 54115 0.13 131223 0.90 N23C 2.95
AF124 0.65 BU205 1.30 970 0.26 11 Watt IRS- 154 0.25
BC284 0.30 BF177 0.38 253054 0.59 BA145 0.16 B1290.4000.22 N23ER 2.95
BU208 1.39 87G SKTD0.26 17Watt1R-154 0.30
AF125 0.35 BC300 0.30 8E178 0.26 253055 0.52
BU206A 1.52 BA148 0.17 BY299-800 0.22 N23WE 2.95 88G 0.36
AF126 0.32 BC301 0.30 BF(79 0.34 253702 0.12 BA154 0.00 131X10 0.20 N4C01 0.04 88H 0.70
AF127 0.65 BU2013(1) 1.85
BC303 0.24 BEIM 0.21
BU326 1.20
253703 0.12 BA156 0.15 131036-1509 54001 0.04 B9A 1.80 ZENER DIODES THERMISTORS
AF139 0.40 8C3075 0.09 BF181 0.29 253704 0.12 BA157 0.30 0.20 N4034 0.05 B9ASKTD 0.40
AF150 0.60 BU326S 1.50
253705 0.20 BAX13 0.04 81038-6006 54005 0.05 B9G 0.711 BZX61 0.15 VA1040 0.23
BC327 0.10 5F182 0.29 BU407 1.24 8108 0.20
AF178 1.95 BC328 0.10 5E183 0.29 253706 0.12 BAX16 0.06 0.00 54007 0.00 802 7V5 8V2 9V1 10V VA1056S 0.23
BUSCO 2.25 8138 0.90 VAI104 0.70
AF239 0.42 BC337 0.10 BEM 0.28 253708 0.12 BE1105(3 0.30 51%55-6030.30 54148 0.02 11n 12V 13V I5V 18V
BU508A 1.95 814A 3.00 VAT6650 0.46
AU106 4.50 253733 9.50 BT151 0.79 51%71-600 1.10 114448 0.10 12 Pin CRT 18V 20V 22V 24V 27V
5C338 0.09 5E185 0.28 BU526 1.90 VAI097 0.25
AU107 3.50 131126 0.10 BZX61 0.15 55401 0.12 0.90 30V 33V 38V 39V 47V
5C3474 0.13 5E194 0.11 2N3773 2.75
AU110 3.50 BU807 2.25 BY127 0.11 52188 0.10 55402 0.14 Nuvistor 2.88 51V 58V 68V 75V
13C461 0.35 13F195 0.11 253792 1.35
AY102 2.95 BUY20 2.15 51133 0.15 BZY95C30 0.35 55403 0.12 Octal 0.36
BC478 0.20 5E196 0.11 254280 3.50
BC107A 0.11 BUY698 1.70 131164 0.45 CS4B 4.50 554,36 0.13 SK610 35.00
BC527 0.20 8E197 0.11 254427 1.96 UX5 1.75
BC1075 0.11 MJ3000 1.98 131176 1.20 CS1013 8.45 N5407 0.16
254444 1.15
13C108 0.10
BC547 0.10 8E198 0.16 14.00340 0.40 131179 0.03 0A47 0.09 55408 0.10 Valve Can 0.30 BATIVRIES
BC548 0.10 8E199 0.14
MJE350
2N5294 0.42
131182 0.55 OA90 0.05 1744 0.04 8PinDil 0.14 BZY88 0.07 7V Power Mike
BC108A 0.11 BC549A 0.10 BF200 0.40 255296 0.48 141.1nOil 0.15
BC108B 0.12 MJE520 0.44 E11184 0.35 0491 0.06 77933 0.10 1601,1011 0.17 2V73V3V33V63V94V3 batteries
BC550 0.14 5E241 0.15 2N5298 0.60 4V7 5V1 5V6 6V2 6V6
MJE2955 81199 0.40 0455 0.06 172002 0.10 18 Pin Dil 0.18 TR175 E2.25 ea
BC109 0.10 BC557 0.08 8E245 0.30 255485 0.45 N5 6V2 9VI 10V IIV
MPSA13 0.29 BY206 0.14 0A202 0.10 other prices on
BC109/3 0.12 BC5578 0.08 BF257 0.28 2N5496 0.95 Socket for 813 12V 13V 15V I8V 20V request
MPSA92 0.30 E11203330 0.33 1N21OR 2.95
BC109C 0.12 BC558 0.10 BF258 0.28 2SA329 0.95 9.50 24V 27V 30V
BC114A 0.09 MRF237 4.195
FIC639/10 0.30 5E259 0.25 254715 0.60
BC116A 0.15 MRF4504
BCY33A 1.80 5E271 0.26 2SC495 0.80
BC117 0.19 13.95 LINE OUTPUT
80115 0.30 8E273 0.18 MRF45.3 17.50 2SC496 0.80 1317 NIULTIPUERS
BC119 0.24 TRANSFORMERS WARMa AM
80124P 0.59 8E336 0.34 1.4171F454 26.50 2SC9310 0.95 ITT COC20 6.35 HEAT SINK COMPOUND 1.00
BC125 0.25 DECCA 100 7.95
BD131 0.42 8E337 0.29 1ARF455 17.50 2SC1096 0.80 DECCA 1700 MON,1 9.95 ITT CVC30 6.35 FREEZE IT 0.08
BC139 0.20 50132 0.42 BF338 0.32 2SC1106 2.50 DECCA 1730 8.95 PHILIPS 08 550 6.96
519F475 2.90 SOL DA MOP 0.84
BC140 0.31 BD133 0.40 13s355 0.37 20C11720 2.20 DECCA 2230 8.25 RANK T204 6.91
MRF477 10.00 SWITCH CLEANER 0.65
BC141 0.25 BO135 0.30 5E362 0.38 2SC1173 1.15 GEC 2040 8.95 THORN 3000/3500 7.57 WD40
0C16W 1.96 1.26
50142 0.21 BC/136 0.30 5p363 (Leg 2SC1307 1.75 GRUNDIG 1500 15.45 THORN 8500 5.50
0C23 1.50 PUSH PUSH MAINS SWITCH
50143 0.24 GRUNDIG 5010-6010 THORN 9000 8.00
80137 0.32 5E371 0.28 0029 2.25 2SC1364 0.50 (DECCA. GEC. RANK. THORN
BC1474 0.12 2222.5011-6011 13.45
80138 0.30 8E394 0.19 25C1449 0.50 UNIVERSAL TRIPLER 5.45 ETC) 1.02
0038 2.25 ITT CVC20 8.20
13C14713 0.12 25C1678 1.25 ITT CVC30 8.25 PIE IF GAIN MODULE 0.90
BD139 0.32 5E422 0.32 0042 0.75
13C1486 0.09 80140 0.30 5E423 0.28 25C1945 2.65 PHILIPS G8 8.50 ANODE CAP ( 2710.1) 0.09
0044 0.75 REPLACEMENT ELECTROLYTIC
13C14813 0.09 80144 1.10 2SC1953 0.95 PHILIPS C9 8.99
13E457 0.32 0C45 0.55 PHILIPS Gil 13.39 CAPACITORS
5C149 0.09 920500 0.29 2SC1957 0.80 111.1841 MUTTON U11112
8E458 0.34 0070 0.45 PIE 725 10.95 DE CCA 301400-400 3500) 2.85
50153 0.30 $0159 0.158 2SC1969 1.95 DECCA. ITT, CVC20 6WAY 7.95
8E467 o.es 0071 0.66 REIM T204 12.40 DECCA 80/100 ( 400/350V) 2.99
BC157 0.12 BD160 1.80 2SC2028 1.15 ITT CVC5 7WAY 10.19
5E595 0.23 0075 0.94 TANOBERGE 90 11.15 DECCA 1700 ( 200-200-400-35011 3.55
BC158 0.09 50150 0.56 25C2029 1.95 TELEFUN KEN 7114 11.15 GEC 2110 ( 600/300VI 2.25
BF597 0.25 0081 0.50 PHILIPS 08 ( 550)6 WAY 14.49
BC159 0.09 60179 0.72 2SC2078 1.45 THORN 1590 9.50 ITT CVC20 ( 220/400V) 1.80
BER39 0.23 0C16W 2.50
BC161 0.28 50182 0.70 2SC2091 0.85 THORN 8000 23.50 PHILIPS G81600/300V) 2.25 VARICAP TUNERS
BER40 0.23 R20313B 1.45 150959000 9.95
BC170B 0.15 2SC2098 2.95 PHILIPSG9 ( 220063V) 1.19 ELCI043/05 MULLARD 8.65
80201 0.83 BF111131 0.25 R20108 1.45 THORN 9800 22.40
BC171 0.09 2SC2166 1.95 PHILIPS G111470/2501) 2.35 ELC 1043/06 MULLARD 8.65
BD202 0.85 BF988 0.30 92322 0.58 THORN MAINS
BC171A 0.10 2SC2314 0.80 U321 8.25
60203 0.78 BF990 1.50 92323 0.66 TRANSFORMER 3000/3500 9.70
BC17113 0.10 25C2371 0.36 U322 8.25
80204 0.70 BF991 1.75 192540 2.44 POTRIMOMETERS
5C172 0.10 25C931 0 0.95 U324 8.25
50222 0.44 5E742 0.36 STANDARD VERTICAL POTS 0.12
8C1725 0.10 RCA 16334 0.90 150234 050
80223 0.59 6E743 0.35 MIN VERTICAL POTS 0.12
8C172C 0.10 80225 0.43 RCA 16335 0.80 2SID325E 1.65 20MM ANTI SURGE FUSES
13C17313 0.10 BFW61 0.60 520601) 0.96 STANDARD HORIZONTAL POT'.
3N211 2.95 SOLDERING EQUIPMENT 100MA.800MA 199 each
BC232 0.35 BFW92 0.85 0.12
SKE5F 1.43 35488 0.95 25W Antes Pon 4.59 14-5AMP 125 each
BC174 0.09 50233 0.35 BFX29 0.30 MIN HORIZONTAL POTS 0.12
130234 0.33 TIP29 0.40 Weller Instant Seal Gun 11.30
BC174A 0.09 BFX84 0.26 CONVERGENCE PRE-SETS 0.30
TIP29C 0.42 240V Weller Marsinan 4.74 2011114 QUICK SLOW FUSES
BC177 0.15 BD236 0.49 BFX85 0.32 SLIDERS LOG 0.48 100MA Boesch
TIP30C 0.43 Kilo Solder 60 ,40 0.95
C178 0.15 E10237 0.40 BFX86 0.30 SLIDER LINEAR 0.48
TIP31C 0.55 200MA•5AMP 5p each

14 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 PHONE P.M. COMPONENTS LTD ff;
:
z-i TELEX
0474 60521 SELECTRON HOUSE 966371
3 LINES SPRINGHEAD ENTERPRISE PARK, SPRINGHEAD ROAD I TOS PM
GRAVESEND KENT DA11 8HD
U5C 2.00 12407 OM
A SELECTIO ' FROM 0 00V02-6 2822 60.50 6AJ4 2.00 6628 1.23 15082 6.95
16.50 U82 3.00 2C39A 32.50 6F32 1.25 12407WA LSO 150C2 1.50
6417 2.00
STOCK OF BRANDED VALVES 00V03-10 Mul- U191 0.70 203913A 39.50 6633 17.00
12417 3.118 15004 2.15
6465 1.50
11192 1.00 2040 37.00 124274 1.11111 1857 1.50
41714 24.50 66091 0.90 , 6L500 1.40 ,45 .,„ 4.50 lard 16.00 64 K6 2.50 6F H8 12.50
UOV03-208 U193 0.65 2042 29.50 12044 4.50 2744 15.00
41998 11.50 6891 0.156 '61504 1.40 ,,,,,,,, 5.50 6415 0.60 6G6G 5.50
25.00 U251 1.00 2051 0.75 6G H84 0.80 12846 1.50 307 5.00
420137 11.50 66E80 0.65 EI- 5Ce 64M4 3.25
5.2° M8196 5.50 00V03- 20B 1.1801 0.75 2053 32.00 120E6 1.96 3284 15.00
42134 14.95 6BF83 0.55 61519 6.95 m6304 5.50 64M5 6.00 60K5 1.50
32.00 UABC80 0.65 2015 1.50 128H7A 2.50 3884 17.50
6A M6 1.50 60116 1.95
A2293 6.50 68E85 0.95 61-
802 3." M8223 4.50 UAE42 1.00 121316 1.75
01821 8.50 001/06-404 2E17 1.50 6AN5 2.55 6GM6 0.95 4044 10.95
A2426 29.50 68E89 0.70 M8224 2.00 128174 2.75
6L822 12.95 27.50 UBF80 0.60 2021 1.50 6AN8/1. 2.65 6607 2.15 42545 8.00
82599 37.50 EBF93 0.95 1.48225 3.50 (MVO 7-50 UBC41 2.96 2D21W 2.50 6405 2.15 60V7 2.50 12045 1.05 431U 4.50
42792 27.50 EBL1 2.50 EMI 91°° ME1401 29.59
EM! 990 m61402 63.50 UBC81 1.50 2E2201 45.00 6408 0.85 6GW8 0.80 12006 1.20 572E1 65.00
42900 11.30 68121 2.00 20.50
EM80 0.70 00Z03-20 UBF89 0.60 2E26 7.95 6455 5.95 6H 1 9.50 120068 3.50 5636 1.50
A3042 24.00 6052 0.75 A461501 14.00
EM81 0.70 42.50 118121 1.75 2J42 93.00 6458 3.95 6H3N 1.10 120W44 3.50 6146A 7.50
A3283 24.00 ECM 1.75 MH4 3.50 0075/28 1.50 UC92 1.20 2625 27.50 64S5 1.50 6H6 1.95 12D W7 2.50 6158 3.20
AC/THI 4.00 6080 9.50 EMS4 !A!! MHLD6 4.00 OS75/40 3.00 LICC84 0.70 2625 Ray 75.00 6456 2.50 6H6GT 1.95 12E1 17.95 6386 14.50
AC1'n 59.75 EC81 7.95 ‘-",,, 85
.'
,,, -.z.., ML4 4.50 0S92/1D 6.00 UCC85 0.60 2626 95.00 6H07 0.95 12E14 33.00 68838 9.95
AC/S2 PEN EC86 1.00 ' 'tn A/I"' MS48 5.50 6AS7G 4.50
EN32 15.50 OS95/10 4.85 UC F80 1.00 2629 250.00 6416 0.75 6HF5 5.50 1201.47 4.50 6973 5.95
0.50 6088 1.00 MU14 3.50 UCH2I 1.20 12HG 74 4.50 7054 8.00
AH221 39.00 EN91 1.50 00108/45 4.00 2656 250.00 6AT8 1.75 6HF8 2.50
EC90 1.10 937 12.50 UCH41 2.50 12J7GT 3.50 7064 8.00
EN92 4.50 0S150/15 0.95 341084 9.00 68U4 2.00 6HS6 4.95
AH238 39.00 6091 5.50 N78 9.85
ESU150 14.95 06150/30 1.15 UC H42 2.50 341078 12.00 68 U6 0.95 6HS8 1.95 1265 1.95 7150 45.00
4160 6.00 EC92 1.95 042 0.55
ESU872 25.00 06150/45 7.00 UCH81 0.65 3811098 11.00 64V6 0.75 6HZ6 2.65 126701 1.50 7254 275.00
AN1 14.00 EC93 1.50 042WA 2.50
6151 0.80 061200 3.95 UCL82 1.75 34. ,1108 12.00 64W8A 2.50 6.14 2.15 1269 1.95 7527 89.50
ARP12 0.70 EC95 7.00 043 2.50
6181 2.35 061202 3.95 UCL83 2.50 340 141K 11.50 ea 5.95 6J4WA 3.15 12SA7GT 1.95 7703 395.00
ARP34 1.25 6097 1.10 0612 0.85
6183 1.150 001203 4.15 UF85 1.20 3A, 147J 7.50 687 2.80 6.15 2.50 12007 4.75 803 14.95
APP35 2.00 EC157 439.50 OB2WA 2.50 UF41 1.15 I2SH7 1.95
AZ11 4.50 051205 3.95 34 167M 10.00 6880 1.50 6.16 2.05 805 39.00
EC8010 12.00 „194
0 ,.,, 5.95 002 2.50 0S1206 3.95 UF42 1.15 3A2 3.95 6846 0.95 61868 3.95 12667 1.95 807 1.95
8163 2.00 ECC32 3.50 c`../.' ,, ,."'
''... , 0C3 1.50
6188 0.55 0S1206 1.05 UF80 0.80 3434 3.95 6647 4.50 61 660 4.95 12017 1.50 810 85.00
66450 57.00 60033 3.50 003 1.70
6191 5.50 0 ,4 1.90 061207 0.90 UF89 2.50 344 1.10 6BABA 3.50 6.1 M6 3.95 12597G1 1.85 8118 15.00
86810 55.00 60035 3.50
615008 1.50 0m5 , 3.0, 061208 0.90 1/144 3.50 3415 0.95 61308 1.00 6JS6C 4.95 12507GT 1.95 813 23.50
615814 65.00 60081 1.15
6/802 0.70 061209 3.15 UL134 0.85 3412 3.35 6866 0.72 61 U8 2.50 12057 2.50 82913 14.50
CIK 19.00 60081 Special 0M6 1.75
6235 0.75 001210 1.50 U115 3.50 34U6 0.65 66060 3.00 6J7 2.50 13D3 3.20 8324 14.50
C3JA 39.50 quality 1.95 06643 2.50
EZIO 2.75 061211 1.50 ULI7 8.00 362 3.00 661i6 1.95 6670 2.00 1307 3.20 8334 95.00
C64 9. 00 ECC82 o.as op psc 3.95
OS1212 3.20 UU8 9.00 384 7.00 1307 2.50 9664 4.50
C1112G 70.00 ECC82 M. 6241 2.15 ,„61 2.
50 6E199 1.50 6681/G 3.00
6280 0.76 001213 5.00 U141 3.50 3137 4.50 66.16 1.20 6606 5.50 13139 3.20 8724 25.00
C11013 55.00 lard 1.50 , 2.547
6281 0.75 p ,,,, 0.5, 061215 2.10 UY85 0.70 3E124 10.00 6664 4.00 6KM8 2.50 13057 2.95 873 60.00
C1134 32.00 • 60082
6290 1.32 061218 5.00 V2354/16 3826 24.00 66678 1.95 6616 2.95 13E1 145.00 884 5.50
C1148A 115.00 Philips 1.95 PC86 0.75 0U37 0.50 250.00 3628 12.00 6E118 1.15 6628 1,8 5 136M7 3.50 927 15.00
C115011 60083 0.65 '6°64 2.9 "' PC86 0.75
" 8°° OU37 11.50 V240C'26 3626 1.50 6BM8 0.58 611 2.50 1467 1.95 930 9.95
133.00 60083 Br , rW 2.65 PC92 3:50
G55/1K 9.00 OV03-12 4.95 225.00 304 2.50 613N4 1.65 61 19 3.95 7853 3.95 9314 17.50
C1534 32.00 mar 1.35 PC97 1.10
0180/2M 6.95 OV05-25 1.75 V241Cf1K 3C45 24.00 66 N6 1.85 616011 2.95 17EW13 0.95 954 1.00
CCA 2.50 ECC83 PC800 1.10
G232 Mullard 006-20 29.50 195.00 3C66 1.50 6E157 4.50 6L6GC ( GEI 170W4 2.50 9584 1.00
CC31 0.90 Philips 1.95 PC900 1.25 OV2-250C V2464 2K 30N34 2.50 68(48 3.95 4.50 170W44 2.95 12994 0.60
CL 33 2.00 ECC8/1 0.50 31°8 PCC84 0.40 45.00 315.00 3006 0.95 I7J28 4.50 1619 2.50
CV Nos Prices 60085 0.75 0240/20 9.00 61305 0.75 61601 1.93
PCCS5 0.34 OV08-100 V339 3.50 I8D3 6.00 1625 3.00
on request GC108 17.50 3015 1.50 68074 0.72 61_020 1.15
60086 2.75 PC069 0.70 1626 3.00
GC1OD 17.50 145.00 V15631 10.95 3CO3 2.50 6817GTA 3.95 61E6 7.50 19405 3.50
03e 29.50 60088 0.95 PCC89 0.70
GC1048 17.50 013-125 65.00 VP133 2.00 306 4.50 6E118 1.15 61.18 2.50 194U4GT 2.50 1927 25.00
063 1.20 60091 2.00 PCC189 0.70
GC10/4E 17.50 014-250 70.00 VR75 30 3.00 3D21A 29.50 6855 0.70 6106 4.95 1903 17.00 2050 3.95
0441 22.50 600180 0.72 PCC805 0.70 014-400 76.00 VR101 2.00 3E22 49.50 6857 4.95 6115 3.15 19H5 33.50 2050W 4.50
0442 17.50 600189 1.95 GC' 214 8 17 ." PCC806 0.50
GD86W 5.00 RIO 4.00 VR105/30 1.50 3E117 1.95 6858 2.13 6MJ6 4.95 1906 9.00 3545 4.00
DA90 4.50 ECC801S 3.50 PCE82 0.80
GDT120M 5.00 R16 12.00 VR150/30 1.15 36.17 1.95 66584 2.15 6N7 2.50 2042 10.30 43130 4.00
DA100 125.00 EC0803S 4.95 P0F80 0.63
GN4 5.00 RI7 1.50 VT52 2.50 399461 2.50 6807 3.50 6N7GT 2.50 3001 0.70 43280 9.00
DAF9I 0.45 600804 0.60 PCF82 0.60 R18 2.10 VU29 4.50 4832 35.00 68W4 1.50 6P15 1.50 201_66 3.50 5642 9.50
DAF91 0.70 ECC2000 12.00 G 910 .. ,°...°.,
15 PCF84 0.115
D96
AF 1.00 ECF80 1.15 RI9 2.50 VU39 1.50 485518 115.00 68W6 5.35 6P25 0.00 2011 0.95 5651 2.50
0 61 °G •I'''' PCF86 1.20
GS10C 16.50 R20 1.20 9977 5.00 413074 1.75 68W7 1.50 6P26 4.00 2061 0.55 5654 1.95
DC70 1.73 ECF82 1.15 pcF87 0.40
GS1OH 12.00 51169 55.00 W729 1.00 4826 1.95 613W8 0.00 6P28 2.00 2063 0.00 5663 1.95
DC90 1.20 ECF86 2.25 PCF200 1.50
GS120 12.00 RG1-125 4.95 W739 1.50 4-654 59.00 68X6 0.48 607 1.75 20P4 1.95 5670 3.25
DC04-1003 ECF200 1.85 PCF201 1.80
GT1C 14.00 RG1-2404 024 1.00 4-125A 72.50 680701 3.50 607GT 1.20 201.5 1.15 5672 4.50
12.00 ECF202 1.85 PCF800 0.40
GT1CS ,S 14.50 066/065 4.95 4-2504 79.50 66Z6 2.50 657G 3.15 21.126 3.15 5687 4.50
DC04-5000 ECF1301 0.85 PCF801 1.35 RG3-2504 3.30 X76M 1.95 4-400A 87.50 6627 2.95 6544 1.50 21108 2.50 5692 3.50
25.00 ECF805 2.50 13.°° PCF802 0.60
GTE175M 8.00 RG3-12504 5024 1.50 4C27 25.00 604 1.10 6SA7GT 1.35 24131 39.50 5696 3.50
06116 28.50 ECF806 10.25 PCF805 1.25
GTF1150W 1.00 35.00 XC25 0.50 4028 25.00 005 1.93 6007 1.50 2489 31350 5704 3.50
0E118 28.50 ECH3 2.50 PCF806 1.00
562625 62.50 XFW47 1.50 40136 1.95 606 2.50 6S07 2.50 251 601 1.75 5718 6.15
06T23 35.00 ECH4 3.00 GU 20 35.°° PC F808 1.25
GXL11 13.50 66- 208 12.00 XFW50 1.50 40025013 49.00 6C8G 1.50 6SH7 1.35 25606 1.75 5725 2.50
DET24 39.00 ECH35 3.50 PCH200 1.50
DET25 22.00 GX1.13 24.00 6116 1.50 005-500 22.50 4C 0250B 6C11 2.50 6SJ 7GT 1.35 29111 19.50 5726 1.50
ECH42 1.00 PCL82 0.85
GX1150SS 56116 12.00 XL 1-5V 1.50 EIMAC £ 59.50 6018 2.50 6SK7 1.35 29606 5.50 5727 1.95
DF 91 0.70 ECH81 o.es PCL83 2.50 0162861 7.50 5749 2.50
DF92 0.60 EcH83 0.78 RP113 2.50 4CO250BM 6044 4.95 6667GT 1.35 30017 0.40
14. °?, PCL84 0.75
RPY43 2.50 0111.12 2.50 75.00 6047 3.50 6517GT 0.85 30018 1.48 5750 1.85
DF96 0.55 EC H84 0.69 G 1501 1.21' PCL85 0.80
GY802 1.00 RP182 2.50 051-1600A 40X2506 6SN 7GT 1.35 3065 0.95 5751 2.95
DF97 1.00 ECH2000 1.50 PC186 0..83 6065 3.95
R63-250 15.00 49.50 EIMAC 95.00 6086 1.95 6S07 1.35 306 11 1.00 5763 4.95
DF163 1.20 6CL 80 0.60 ,Z
G „3°„ 1' °0 PCL800 0.80
RR3-1250 X51-32004 4C03504 95.00 6CD6GA 4.50 6007 1.95 3OF L2 1.33 58144 3.25
01-177 0.90 601132 0.65 ..-'' 1. 00 PC Leos 0.90
GZ32 1.00 35.00 79.50 4C03506 79.50 60 F6 1.50 61.1401 1.75 30E112 0.95 5829WA 8.50
01-479 0.55 ECL 81 0.55 p ,,,, 3.50
GZ33 4.50 65613 45.00 SPI - 64004 400150013 6007 2.25 6U8 1.15 30E113 1.10 5840 3.50
DH149 2.00 ECL 83 2.50 PD510 3.63
GZ34 2.15 RS685 54.95 99.50 398.50 6C H6 6.95 6U8A 1.50 30E114 1.25 5842 11.00
DX9I 0.90 ECL 84 0.74 P6(425 2.00
GZ37 4.30 RS688 52.15 165 6.95 4007 2.25 6013 3.95 6V6GT 1.50 3011 0 45 5847 10.95
0692 1.20 ECL85 0.69 P6194000 2.50
HAA91 1.00 S6F17 5.95 1503 25.00 40V7 2.25 61116 3.25 6X2N 1.00 30115 0.60 5879 8.50
0135 2.50 60196 0.80 PEN45 3.00
HABC80 0.90. 06F 33 29.95 1602 12.00 4JC64 2.95 611168 2.00 6X4 1.50 301_17 0.80 5886 13.95
0163 1.00 ECL805 0.69 PE N45D D 3.00
S11612 38.00 14070 130.00 4J52 75.00 6CM5 1.60 6X5GT 1.00 301.4M6 1.00 5894 39.50
DL 70 2.50 EF22 2.50 HBC9° 0.1 '
. PEN46 2.00
HBC91 0.80 530/2K 12.00 YD1100 75.00 4616 1.50 6CM7 2.93 6X5GTY 1.00 30P12 1.00 5899 4.50
0L73 2.50 EF37A 2.00 P605.25 39.50
HE 93 0.75 S104/1K 10.00 1.11060 285.00 401504 35.00 6CS6 0.75 608A 2.25 30P18 0.60 5963 2.00
DL91 1.50 EF39 1.10 P605- 40N
S109/16 15.00 111000 9.50 541020 9.50 6CS7 0.95 746 4.50 30P19 1.00 5965 2.25
0192 0.95 EF40 4.50 HF4 1'
50 42.50
H690 1.06 6130 5.95 YL 1020 29.00 54152M 9.00 6CW4 6.50 7A7 2.00 301'4_1 2.50 6005 1.85
0193 1.10 EF41 3.50 PFL200 0.95
D1_94 2.50 HL2K 4.05 6130/P 5.95 111030 59.50 541636 10.00 6015 1.00 7AD7 1.75 301'113 0.60 6012 16.00
6F42 3.50 PL21 2.50
SC1/800 5.00 111060 95.00 54170K 6.25 6C17 2.95 7AU7 1.50 301,114 1.75 6021 3.65
DL96 2.50 6E50 2.50 HI- 23 D0 4.e° PL36 0.0.5
H1-90 0.70 SCl/1100 6.00 YL 1070 195.00 54-2066 10.00 6D6 2.50 786 3.50 31J064 5.50 6057 2.50
OLS10 13.50 EF55 4.95 PL38 1.50
HI- 92 1.50 SC1/1200 5.00 111071 195.00 5A- 180M 9.00 6006 2.93 787 2.50 33A/158M 6058 3.95
DLS16 10.00 EF70 1.20 PL61 0.72
H133/DD 3.50 SC1/1300 6.00 111290 59.50 44M8 4.15 6DJ8 0.95 7116 2.50 19.50 6060 2.25
DM70 1.95 EF71 1.50 PL814 0.72
HR2 4.00 SC1/2000 9.00 277 1.20 5AM8 2.15 6066 1.15 7E7 2.50 3545 4.50 6062 4.50
DM160 2.75 EF72 1.20 pL5 2 0.00
HY90 1.00 SD6000M Z3030 9.00 54.1,18 1.20 6005 5.95 7J7 5.50 351801 2.00 6063 2.00
0151 1.50 6E73 1.00 PL83 0.52
HVR2 3.00 45.00 Z359 9.00 5454 2.00 60068 2.50 717 4.15 35W4 0.70 6064 2.95
01 86/87 0.55 6E80 0.55 PL84 0.78
01802 0.72 63118 86.00 SP4B 4.95 2505S 15.00 5404 1.50 60994 2.15 714 2.50 3523 1.85 6067 1.95
EF83 3.95 61138 1.00
SP41 5.00 2520M 4.00 513 110M 10.00 6644 4.95 81310 2.50 38HE 7 4.50 6072 4.20
6800F 11.00 EF/35 0.50 .,..., /
656 3 45 .
00 P195 1.75
SP42 3.00 2521M 8.00 56-254M 14.50 6E47 2.50 8805 1.95 40X136 5.50 6080 7.95
61306 18.50 6E86 2.25 ^ ' 3,- 7.
00 PL 302 1.00
6133C 3.50 SS501 35.00 Z70011 3.00 5B- 255M 19.50 66 A8 2.50 808 2.50 42 5.95 6132 10.00
E81CC 3.15 EF86 Spec's, PL345 12.50
6811 12.00 5111 1.50 2749 0.60 56255M 19.50 66E38 1.75 8E07 1.95 47 6.00 61468 9.50
quality 3.15 ATM ...L°
2 PL500 0.95
STV280/40 Z759 19.95 513 ,256M 9.00 66M5 2.50 8298A 8.50 5045 1.50 6688 6.50
682CC 3.30 EF89 1.50 KT" ...14
. PL500 1.10
083CC 3.30 11145 4.00 11.95 2800U 3.00 58-257M 9.00 66M7 2.50 8548 1.50 50115 0.96 6887 9.50
EF9I 1.95 PL 504 1.15
683F 5.50 6161 4.00 STV280/80 2803U 18.95 513-258M 14.50 6E117 £1.95 1 02 1.25 50CD6G 1.15 6080 7.95
EF92 2.15 PL508 1.75
6163 2.00 19.95 29001 9.50 5022 125.00 66U8 1.75 1 DE7 2.50 50EH5 1.50 6080WA 9.50
686C 9.50 EF93 0.95 PL509 4.85
688C 7.95 KT66/CV1075 SU42 4.95 241000 12.50 55408 3.50 66V7 2.95 10F1 0.75 52611 2.00 5.50
6F94 0.95 P1519 4.95
E88CC 3.50 Special yellow p, 802 182 5/300 ZA1001 1.50 55401 3.50 66W7 4.50 1 066 1.95 53CG 15.00 6132 10.00
EF96 1.30 5.95

85.00 241002 1.50 574 5.95 1 PI4 2.50 6085 1.00 6136 2.50
688CC EF97 o.so 6555 pot 19.150 P18021 3.50 Z01040 8.00
66W6 1.50
61466 9.95
6166 USA 9.96 TB2-300 45.00 5U4G 2.95 6E1 2.00 1 P18 0.70 60.116 2.96
Me... 6E98 0.90 PI-820 2.95
KT66 GEC 183/2000 ZM 1005 8.00 5U4GB 3.50 6E5 4.95 101012 065 610PT 4.50 6157 2.50
Seed's' 5.95 6E183 0.65 PL5557 29.50
14.96 395.00 ZM 1020 8.95 5V40 1.25 667 5.50 1 E3 55.00 7581 3.50 6201 6.45
E9OCC 7.95 6E184 0.65 P15727 2.50
6177 Gold TBL-2-300 2M1021 8.00 61301 1.95 6F6G 2.00 1246 3.95 7501 2.50 6211 2.50
690F 7.95 6E730 1.80 p132 0.50
69111 4.50 Leon 10.96 p133 0.50 275.00 V01023 7.95 524GT 0.85 6612 1.50 1 AD6 1.50 83 8.50 6267 2.25
6E731 3.50
092CC 3.95 6181 7.00 1E112-500 2M1041 14.00 6/3012 0.70 6F13 3.00 I AGO 1.50 8381 9.00 6350 3.50
6E732 3.50 F.181 0.70
699F 5.99 EF500 11.00 6189 USA 395.00 ZM 1082 9.00 68/2036 9.00 6014 1.00 1 AIS 1.00 84 3.00 6688 6.50
6182 0.70 2M1084 10.00 6870 11.50
61301 25.00 T01-1008 647 4.95 6617 2.75 12476 0.95 8541 5.50
EF8056 13.50 10.96 P1133 0.70 21.41177 9.00
6180CC 9.50 6188 Gold p188 0.65 25.00 648G 1.50 6621 2.50 1 417 1.15 8542 1.50 6887 9.50
66812 0.63
E182CC 9.00 bon 18.95 p1 ,008 1.95 103.12 4.00 2M1202 55.00 64117 2.00 6623 0.60 124T7WA 2.50 90AV 10 00 6873 4.50
661200 1.50
ZM1263 4.00 6AF4A 2.50 124U6 1.95 7189 3.50
6180F 6.50 Eli90 0.72 KTW6I 2.50 P1800 0.79 TP25 1.50
2M1612 3.00
6624 1.25 92AG 19.50
7199 6.15
6186F 5.50 619962 2.50 p1 ,01 TSP4 7.00 6405 1.50 6E25 1.25 124U7 0.65 92AV 12.50
6690 9.95 0.79

E188CC 7.50 619963 2.00 083 _

3, 54 .95 1111 1.50 IA3 4.50 6A67 1.95 124V6 1.95 7239 17.50
6132 0.95 9541 6.50
5211106 19.50 KTZ63 2.50 TT21 45.00 1#C6 1.20 64H6 2.50 124040T 1.00 7247 2.95
6133 4.00 055-1750 10801 1.50
6283CC 10.00 1.50 1122 45.00 18301 1.95
EL34 2.25 153
139.50
E288CC 13.50 110212K 6.95 11100 57.00 11322 10.00
6134 M. 0815-3500
6551 42.00 1120/2 6 12.00 TTR-31MR 11327 55.00
lardiPhIllIps 495.00 18358 29.50 Open Mon-Thurs 900am-5.30pm
E810F 25.00 5.50 LB7-20 95.00 65.00
0E03.10 4.95 1C5GT 2.50 Fil 900am-5 00pm
61148 1.00 6136 1.95 LS98 5.95 0 E08. 200 T12-1258
1FD1 2.50 •24 HOUR ANSWERPHONE SERVICE •
61524 6.95 6137 8.o° A15028 50 .
00 C145.00 65.00
EA50 1.00 T14-400 85.00 IG3GT 2.50
6L38 4.75 M 5378 60 .
00 0E40 65.00 16301 2.50 ACCESS & BARCLAYCARD PHONE
6476 1.95 6141 3.50 M 5143 193 ." 0925 1.00 TY8-600W
6479 1.95 6142 2.00 365.00 IN, 4.50 ORDERS WELCOME
M 8079 5. " 00E02/5 IN2 4.50
64491 0.60 6181 6.95 ''18082 7.
50 19.50 1152/250
EABC80 0.70 375.00 IP28 25.00
6182 0.58 .M. 8°93 3-
28 00E03-12 1N5GT 2.50 UK ORDERS P&P t1.00
EAC9I 2. 50 6183 5.95 "." 8091 7.
50 7.95 U18-20 2.75
64E42 1.20 U19 11.95 1P28 25.00 PLEASE ADD 15% VAT
6184 0.75 Ma°96 "0 00E03-20
04E801 2.00 6195 4.50 M8098 5.50 U24 2.00 102 0.55
6834 1.30
36.00 165 0.70 Export order welcome carriage at cost
61_86 0.85 M8099 5.00 00E0840 U25 0.90
6841 3.95 61.90 15 M8100 5. U26 0.90 114 0.70 Please send your enquiries for special
50 45 00 IU5 1.00
61391 0.85 6195 1.76 M8136 7.00 cou02.6 U37 9.00
1026 1.40
quotations for large quantity
EBC33 2.50 M8137 7.95 19.50
61153 12.15 1Z2 8.95
08041 1.95 61183E 3483 M8161 5.50 00V03-10 Mul-
013081 1.50 M8I62 3.30 lard 15.00
CALLERS WELCOME
EL183P LSO
06090 0.90 tt.wil 1:76 M8163 5.
30 00V03- 10 5.50 U41 . 6.95

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 15
 Oppitopaitelefifey);_ rs'

1111 111110:35.6! ri.J•

¡ •

DX
News for HF operators compiled by Don Field G3Xerr
iiiii MIME

•
••'• .................

Hi!
••••

LOOM :111.411

1986 seems to have got off could prove to be quite an for all existing beacons. ing the 5BWAZ award.
to aflying start, at least as far attraction. Unfortunately, Not being able to pass As for the higher bands', 40
as the DXer is concerned. data from Russia regarding detailed information ( propa- metres has been producing
Looking back over what was these satellites is sparse, so gation data and other tele- much the same sort of DX as
heard and worked in January, it's largely a case of keeping metry) in the short time- slots. 80, while on 20 metres the
it's hard to believe that we are your ear to the grapevine. Before the proposals New Year saw some impres-
in the doldrums of the sun- become too far advanced, sive openings to the Pacific
spot cycle. Within the first few Beacons Martin Atherton G3ZAY, and South- East Asia. 15 metre
weeks of the year at least one In an earlier column Idis- Chairman of the RSGB HF DX was confined mainly to
G operator had worked 39 of cussed and listed the various Committee, is inviting com- Africa and South America.
the 40 zones towards the CO 10 metre beacons. The future ments. If you feel strongly
Magazine anniversary award, of the 28MHz beacon band either for or against the new News
Kermadec Island had been has now been discussed by proposals, then write to him at K4LTA, N4FKC, WA8FSX,
worked in the UK on 80 the IARU Administrative Box 146, Cambridge. N4MMV, NF5Z, KOOSN,
metres, and VU2GDG was Council. They are hoping to N4KOV, W5PWG and N6LHN
putting in regular appear- abolish the present chain of Band reports were due to be in Grenada
ances on 160 metres SSB. beacons and replace it with Just to give you some idea until 5 March. Look for them
Only 10 metres seemed one based on time-sharing of what was about during signing their own calls /J3.
immune to DX activity. principles, similar to that January, let me try to summa- VR6JR is now back in the
operating on 14100kHz. There rise. Top Band was awash with UK. During his stay on Pit-
10m satellite frequencies would be several ( possibly DX, partly because of con- cairn Island he made about
Appearances can, of closely- spaced) channels in tests held towards the end of 12,000 contacts. If you heard
course, be deceptive. use, one for a world-wide the month. CW DX included his excellent signals on 80
Although there have been beacon chain and others for 9M2AX, P29PR, 4U1UN, metres you may be surprised
few recent ionospheric open- regional chains. The reason ZS5LB, ZL3GQ, YU3K1/5NO, to know that he was using a
ings on 10 metres, there is for taking this step is to KHOBKX, 0A4ZV, VE3ICR/ dipole at only 30ft. VR6IC,
another kind of DX to be reduce the amount of the VP2M, VK6HD, VS6DO, Irma Christian, should now be
found on the band. This is by 28MHz band occupied by UA1OT ( Franz Josef Land), active from Pitcairn, mainly
way of the downlink frequen- beacons from 100kHz to JWOA, W1B1H/PJ2, YV2I F, on CW.
cies of the various Russian 10kHz, thus releasing some VP2EC, HK1AMW, JTOAPE,
satellites. Satellites RS9 and valuable frequency space for J37AE, VP2VA, 4X4VE, Egypt
RS10 were due to be launched other purposes. FM5WD, W6s and 7s. SSB G4RWJ/SU is in Egypt but,
in February, so to bring read- produced VU2GDG, 4U1UN, at the time of writing, had a
ers up to date the table shows Disadvantages CE8ABF, HH7PV, TG9NX, broken rig! He hopes to be
the frequencies concerned. The IARU proposal does, UA10T, ZF2JB, VP9B0, operational by mid- February.
Even if you are not a however, have disadvan- JY4MB, CO2CB, and 5T5CJ. NK7K was due to be active
satellite user, please keep tages. These are: On 80 metres the list is just as A35WZ until 4 March. QSL
these frequencies clear for Having to wait for up to 10 as impressive. On CW via NE7W.
those who are. Of course, for minutes to see whether a JTOAPE, PZ1AP and VU2TTC
the most part these satellites particular beacon is audible. were contacted, while on SSB Aruba
use 2 metres for the uplink, Being unable to monitor a S90AS, P4/KQ2M, TJ1AF, P4/PAOFM is currently
but there are indications that particular propagation path VK9LM, 8R1RPN, H44IA, active ( often on 14170kHz
there will soon be at least one continuously. HH2MC, J87BZ, ZD7CW, from 1930Z) and should be
satellite with a 21/28MHz The need for narrow receive 3D2DM, 4S7NMR, TA1 E, there until the end of April.
transponder, putting it very filters to separate beacons AP2SQ, TU2CJ, KHOAC, P4DO, aresident, is also quite
much into the realms of the only 1kHz apart. KL7NT, VR6JR, ZL80Y, active, particularly on 20
HF enthusiast. Fortunately The problems of maintaining 5V7AS, OX3JF, JG1FVZ/5NO, metres in the evenings,
many current HF rigs permit unsupervised beacons in P29JS and SU1HK were although he has also been
split operation with the trans- remote locations to the worked. In addition several heard on 80 metres SSB. Still
mit frequency on a different necessary tolerances of fre- USSR stations in zone 19 put no news of whether this one
band to the receive fre- quency and time. in an appearance, much to the will count as a new country
quency, so such a satellite The cost of new equipment delight of those chas- (see last month's column).

16 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 DX DIARY
Sao Tome tion, so it's no good borrowing Providence company had of Colombia and 110 miles
Yet another station afriend's antenna farm for the been founded just a year from the coast of Nicaragua,
appeared from Sao Tome in weekend. earlier, in 1630, and given the cover 17 square miles and
January, this time S90AS. The The CQ WPX SSB Contest right not only to colonise but have a total ( declining)
operator was Salvatore runs for 48 hours on 29/30 to fit and arm ships and, if population of about 30,000.
IT9AZS, a doctor working in March. Contest exchange attacked, to retaliate. The main industry nowadays
various African countries. He consists of asignal report and The company directors is tourism, although San
was worked on 80, 40, 20 and 15 aserial number. On 10,15 and were all puritans and their Andres produces coconuts,
metres with an unconfirmed 20 metres one point is scored main aim was to establish a copra and oranges.
report on 160. From there he for each contact with one's model puritan colony. They
went on to Togo as 5V7AS, and own continent ( contacts with chose Providence, avolcanic DXpeditions
should then have operated your own country do not island, as their main base A couple of months ago I
from Benin (TY) before retur- score), and three points for rather than San Andres, a invited comments on the pros
ning home. QSLs go to his contacts with other conti- coral island, because it had a and cons of DXpedition
home call. nents. safe natural harbour. operations.
On the LE bands the scores The colony was not a suc- Goff Curtis, who as a
Awards are twice these. The final cess, a fact attributed by listener usually writes in to
An award will be issued to score is the sum of OSO some historians to the cli- Trevor, comments in favour.
commemorate the 10th Asian points multiplied by the total mate, which was too pleasant To him DX operations provide
Games to be held in Seoul, number of prefixes worked, and not conducive to the an element of excitement on
from 20 September to 5Octo- regardless of band. As usual I puritan mentality. The island the bands, in comparison with
ber. There will be two classes can help out with log and soon became a major centre the tedium of most QS0s.
of award for confirmed con- cover sheets, etc on receipt for piracy and the slave trade On the other hand, he says,
tacts during the period 1 of an sae. which led to the colony's too few DX operators make a
January to 5 October 1986 as downfall in 1641 when the determined effort to control
follows: Two as one Spanish admiral Francisco their frequency. Goff
Class HL: Issued for con- The two islands of San Diaz de Pimienta, fed up with believes, from his own listen-
firmed contacts with 10 HL Andres and Providencia the attacks on his ships, ing, that much of the bad
stations, including at least count as a single country for invaded and took control of behaviour in pile-ups could
one HL1 ( Seoul). DXCC. HKOBKX and HKOHEU the island. be prevented if DX operators
Class DX: Issued for con- are regularly active on all After this the islands were were stricter in their
firmed contacts with 10 coun- bands ( see the earlier report settled by planters, woodcut- approach.
tries participating in the of 160 metre activity) and ters and Negro staves from Goff cites examples of DX
games, including one HL sta- there have been operations Jamaica. stations who he has heard
tion. The award is also avail- from time to time by visiting They were awarded to taking this approach with
able to listeners. amateurs. Spain in 1786 and became part excellent results.
The special station HL86AG What is less well-known is of Colombia in 1822. That wraps things up for
will be operational during the that these islands were first Curiously, through all this another month. Keep the
games and QSL cards from colonised by 90 Englishmen chequered history, the news and comments coming.
that station will count for 5HL in May 1631, and Old Provi- population has remained My address once again is 105
stations, or for 5 countries dence, as it was then called, English speaking. Shiplake Bottom, Peppard
towards the two classes of became the fourth English The islands, which are Common, Henley on Thames,
award. All applications ( with colony in the Carribean. The located 440 miles North West Oxon RG9 5HJ.
10 IRCs) go to the Korean
ARL, CPO Box 162, Seoul 100, USSR satellite frequencies in the 28MHz band
Korea.
Frequency Satellite Usage
Contests (kHz) number
Several major international
contests take place during Existing
March. Last month I men- 29331 RS5 Robot telemetry & code store downlink
tioned the ARRL SSB contest 29341 RS7 Robot telemetry & code store downlink
29350 RS5/7 Command downlink transponder channel
on 1/2 March — the RSGB
29400 RS1 Telemetry downlink ( only when satellite in
Commonwealth Contest
sunlight)
takes place the following
29410 RS5 Downlink transponder ( LF edge)
weekend. This is usually a
29450 RS5 Downlink transponder ( HF edge)
very pleasant contest for the
29451 RS5 Main telemetry beacon
CW enthusiast, not too fren- 29460 RS7 Downlink transponder ( LF edge)
etic but with some interesting 29500 RS7 Downlink transponder ( HF edge)
DX to be worked. 29501 RS7 Main telemetry beacon
The big one on the 15/16
March is the Bermuda Con- Immediate future
test; I can help with full 29320 RS9 Robot telemetry downlink
details of the rules if 29360 RS9 Downlink transponder ( LE edge)
required. The event runs for 29400 RS9 Downlink transponder ( HF edge)
48 hours and involves working 29402 RS9 Main telemetry beacon
(mainly) North American sta- 29457 RS10 Robot telemetry downlink
tions, but with multipliers 29460 RS10 Downlink transponder ( LF edge)
gained by working the various 29500 RS10 Downlink transponder ( HF edge)
Bermuda parishes on each of 29503 RS10 Main telemetry beacon
the five bands. The great
Notes
incentive is that the leading All frequencies are ± doppler shift.
UK station each year wins a Beacons run continuously. Until 5April the RS5 transponder will operate Tuesdays and
free holiday in Bermuda. The Saturdays, and RS7 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From then until late June both
rules insist, though, that you transponders will operate continuously.
operate from your own sta-

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 17
 OMEGA POWER
OMEGA POWER
14 MEREDITH ROAD, WORTHING, SUSSEX BN14 8EA
TEL. 0903 35644

Co- Ax Plugs, Sockets, Adaptors changeover box. Frequency 1MHZ-1.2GHZ VSWR 1.2-1 at
Pl standard 50 OHM BNC plug £ 0.88 500MHZVSWR lessthan 1.3-1 at1.2GHZ insertion loss.3dbat
P2 50 OHM solderless crim type BNC £ 1.00 500MHZ . 6db at 1.2GHZ power handling 50w max £ 79.95
P3 chassis mounting BNC socket £ 0.94
P4 single hole chassis mounting BNC socket for panels up to
4mm thick £ 0.88 Mike and Power connectors
P5 single chassis mounting BNC socket for panels up to
7mm thick £ 0.88 Please note that it is the line socket on the end of the mike
P6 double ended BNC female socket £1.26
P7 double ended bnc plug/plug £1.97 MC1 2 pin in line socket £0.65 ea
P8 BNC Tconnector socket/plug/socket £2.83 MC2 2 pin chassis mounting plug £0.65 ea
P9 BNC Tccnnector socket/socket/socket £2.83 MC3 2 pin in line plug £1.40 ea
P10 elbow BNC socket/plug £2.32 MC4 3 pin in line socket £0.65 ea
P11 BNC line socket female/female £1.13 MC5 3 pin chassis mounting plug £0.65 ea
P12 PL259 standard plug 9.5mm internal dia £0.55 MC6 3 pin in line plug £1.45 ea
P13 Reducer for PL259 5.2 internal dia. £0.15 MC7 4 pin in line socket £0.70 ea
P15 standard PL259 with built in reducer 5.2mm MC8 4 pin chassis mounting plug £0.75 ea
interna! dia. £0.45 MC9 4 pin in line plug £1.65 ea
P16 Right angle PL259 for RG58/U £0.88 MC10 4 pin right angle line socket £1.40 ea
P17 Solderless PL259 with built in reducerfor RG58/U £0.88 MC11 5 pin in line socket £0.80 ea
P18 S0239 4 hole mounting chassis socket £0.44 MC12 5 pin chassis mounting plug £0.75 3a.
P19 S0239 female/female coupler £0.52 MC13 5 pin in line plug £1.65 ea
P20 PL259 male/male coupler £0.68 MC14 6 pin chassis mounting plug £0.80 ea
P21 PL259 ( push on) S0239 quick disconnect £0.95 MC15 6 pin chassis mounting plug £0.80 ea
P22 right angle PL259/S0239 £1.16 MC16 6 pin in line plug £2.30 ea
P23 PL239 T connector female/male/female £1.37 MC17 7 pin in line socket £1.35 ea
P24 S0239 T connector female/female/female £1.44 MC18 7 pin chassis mounting plug £1.15 ea
P25 N type plug to BNC socket £2.42 MC19 7 pin in line plug £2.05 ea
P26 BNC plug to N type socket £1.87 MC20 8 pin in line socket £1.45 ea.
P27 N type plug to S0239 £2.50 MC21 8 pin chassis mounting plug £1.20 ea
P28 PL259 to N type socket £2.28 MC22 8 pin in line plug £2 . 8O ea
P29 Phono plug to S0239 £0.55
P30 3.5mm plug to S0239 £0.75
P31 BNC plug to S0239 £1.20 CO-
axil Cable
P32 PL259 to BNC socket £1.20 Cl pope H100 £0.75 p.m.
P33 standard co- ax plug to BNC socket £1.02 C2 pope RG58C/U £0.30 p.m.
P34 Phono plug to BNC socket £1.35
P35 Phono plug to F type socket £0.59
P36 pus in F type plug to F type socket £0.57 Telephone Accessories
P37 PL259 to phono socket £0.75 Ti modular telephone tadaptors £2.50 ea
P38BNC plug to phono socket £0.94 T2 2/4a telephone master socket £3.50 ea
P39 F type plug to phono socket £0.66 13 2/6A slave ext socket £3.00 ea
P40 F type plug to BNC socket £1.13 14 5m ext leads with modular plug and socket £2.50 ea
P41 F type socket to phono socket £0.60 15 10m ext leads with modular plug and socket £4.00 ea
P42 PL259 plug to plug £2.10
P43 F type socket to 3.5mm jack £0.68
P44 phono socket to standard co- ax socket £0.52 AC Power leads
P45 standard co- ax plug to phono socket £0.66 3 pin IEC plug and lead right angle with 2m cable
P46 INC plug £2 75 250v AC 6 amp Yaesu Trio mains lead £ 2.50 ea
P47 N type in line socket for RG8/9U £1.54 eC2 3 pin IEC plug and lead straight with 2m cable
P48 N type in line socket for RG58 £1.54 250v Ac 6 amp Yaesu Trio mains lead £ 2.50 ea
P49 N type T connector female/male/female £3.45 r+,C3 2 pin fig 8 type plug with 2m cable £ 1.00 ea
P50 N type single hole mounting chassis socket £1.20
P51 N type four hole mounting chassis socket £1.68
P52 N type elbow male/female £3.11 Trimming Tools
P53 N type T connector female/female/female £3.45 TT1 complete set of 4 double ended trimming tools
P54 N type double ended female/female £2.00 Hexagonal and rectangular heads £ 1.75 ea
P55 N type double ended male/male £2.40
P56 N type plug for RG58 cable £1.52
P57 N type plug for RG8 cable £1.56 DC Power Sockets
DC1 centre hole 2.1mm dia shaft length lOmm £0.25 ea
DC2 centre hole 2.5mm dia shaft length lOmm £0.25 ea
Co- Ax Relays DC3 centre hole 2.1 mm dia shaft length 14mm £0.25 ea
CR1 PCB type co- ax 50 OHM maximum input 150w PEP at DC4 centre hole 2.5mm dia shaft length 14mm £0.25 ea
500MHZ maximum operating frequency 2.5GHZ insertion
loss . 2db at 2.5GHZ supply 12VDC VSWR 1.2-1 £ 16.95
CR2 Mast Head changeover relay 3 N type terminated socket P&P £ 1.00. Co- ax 10p p.m. All mail will be sent by normal post
2 in 1out completely waterproof complete with DC cable and unless otherwise requested.

18 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 RIG OF THE YEAR
Angus McKenzie G3OSS takes the pick of
the crop of the rigs brought out in 1985
in looking back over the rigs delivered had too much front-end gain and this is arguments with importers and manu-
to me in 1985 and reviewed in this the worst situation, but what can be facturers about this over the years who
magazine, it has struck me that quite a almost as bad is excessive first IF gain, were not prepared to believe that both in
few of them are probably the best especially when the roofing filters are and out of band signals were as strong as
available products in their field. Conse- too wide. they actually are. Now I have the
quently, Ithought it might be useful to Some two years ago, Idiscussed the evidence showing the astonishing
write up a résumé of the best rigs of the various ways of getting on to the 2m band strengths of signals between 140 and
year and choose one particular rig which and explained that a simple and older 150MHz ( Figure 1). Itherefore had to wait
Ifeel is worthy of the title of ' top rig of the multimode rig was good for starters, but until last summer before Icould see the
year'. the next step up was to use an HF rig and real potential of 2m in Greater London,
I was very surprised to see fewer an average transverter. The receive for it was then that Ireceived my own
imported rigs in the second half of the sensitivity performance could be muTek 2m transverter, having reviewed a
year, and it stuck me that Japanese improved by adding amasthead pre-amp, prototype in the October 1985 issue of
manufacturers are at last heeding the but one would have to suffer the Amateur Radio.
advice given to them by so many dealers consequences of considerably
around the world: they should first degraded RF intermodulation because Not satisfactory
design arig to work properly, have good of the extra gain, so up to around nine The prototype review sample did not
ergonomics and then keep it available months ago the best system was a have the ALC circuits working satisfac-
for a longer period before introducing a multimode 2m transceiver fitted with a torily, as Trio HF transceivers require a
new model. muTek front-end, which gave greatly higher negative cut-off voltage than do
increased dynamic range. Now, however, most other makes. The sample that I
Advancing technology the situation completely reverses, and I purchased two months later, however,
We seem to be in an age in which have no doubt at all that the best had more than enough cut-off voltage,
technology is advancing very fast; so commercial installation is the new and works superbly well with my TS940S.
many of last year's rigs have shown muTek 2m transverter combined with the Not only is the transverter's noise figure
significant improvements over those of HF rigs recommended in this article. as good as a rig with amuTek front-end,
the year before. Notwithstanding all the but the RF intercept point is excellent;
excellent new products mentioned in Top rig of the year indeed some 23dB better at + 3d Bm than
this résumé, Istill feel that there is avery Although Ihave been on 2m SSB for older Microwave Modules transverters,
great need for more basic rigs, espec- over 20 years, I have never been and around 16dB better than their new
ially at HF, which only combine the anywhere near satisfied with any of the model.
facilities that are really needed with transverters that Ihave used with various Although the nominal receive gain is
superb technical performance. One HF rigs. This is because the system just over 20dB, some HF transceivers are
must ask the question ' Do you really intercept point had fallen far short of so sensitive that even this lower than
need 99 memories, searching, complex what is clearly needed in a large city. usual gain is unnecessary, and muTek
scanning etc etc?' Isuggest that a really Typical British designed or imported provide an internal preset to cut the gain
up to date version of the Trio TS130 transverters themselves had an input down to as low as 8dB if required.
mobile HF transceiver, including 160m intercept point at — 20dBm, and many Stability is superb and I have never
and a better receiver front-end, would models had so much gain that the detected any spurious Rx products.
sell extremely well if the produrtion line overload problems were sometimes in Not only have all the measurements
was planned to continue for many years. the HF transceiver, the system having a been excellent on both Rx and Tx, but
This could keep the cost down and allow combined intercept point as bad as having carefully set up the Tx input
many to purchase the set instead of perhaps — 35dBm. Ihave had so many sensitivity, the internal ALC loop and
buying a secondhand cattle truck.
Almost all rigs now employ synthesiser muTek TVVF144a 2m transverter (October 1985)
VF0s, and there are many who regret
this. It is probably inevitable, though,
since it is a lot cheaper now to design a
synthesiser local oscillator using off-
the-shelf chips than it is to design a
complete analogue VFO system. What is
very obvious is that one or two manu-
facturers have not as yet discovered how
to design their synthesiser circuits
without producing quite a lot of phase
noise around the injection frequency.
Matters are getting better, though, and
both lcom and Trio seem to be coping
very well in this area.
Most HF and VHF front-ends are
reasonably good now, but they nearly all
employ bandpass filters instead of tuned
peaking circuits. RF input intercept
points are alot better now than they used
to be, but the odd manufacturer has still
had problem areas in gain optimisation
at RF and the various IFs. Many older rigs

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 19
 RIG OF THE YEAR
oscillator phase noise on two separate
A dem 8/8 ANT DIRECT ESE/55FT 11/10/85
samples tested was afew dB inferior to
-2,D. 0 Atten 10d8 500 TG off
that of the TS930, and the quality of AM
was adequate rather than excellent.
The problem with AM was that the
-40. 0 distortion was rather high, although this
is all too common with Japanese rigs.
-50. 0 John Thorpe of Lowe Electronics agreed
to look into both the problem areas, and
-60. 0 *In
soon found a way of making a dramatic
improvement of 12dB to the reciprocal
-70. 0
Fig 1Showing strength of mixing performance, bringing it up to
-80. 0 signals between 140 and that of the best synthesiser rigs avail-
150MHz on typical British able, and also improved AM distortion so
-90. 0 transverters that even at peak modulation it was well
below 1% instead of around 12%.
-100. 0 I agreed to purchase one, provided
that Icould switch the AM between the
-110. 0
normal wide bandwidth and the 6kHz
-120. 0 1 ] optional filter, rather than only one of
Dept> Ref 145. 00MHz 1. 00MHz/di v Res bw 3k Hz these choices, with the alternative
Inc 1. 00MHz 500ms / di v Vic! bw 2. 8kHz position being the SSB filter, as ori-
ginally intended by Trio. When the
sensitivity improvement thus given, modified rig arrived Iwas delighted with
external ALC drive back to the TS940S
driver has worked so well that stations which is proof enough that the receiver it, as Istill am some nine months later.
have particularly commented on the high is excellent. There are very few rigs indeed that Ido
quality of the transmissions, and the very It is over 20 years since SSB began to not have slight regrets about after such a
narrow band occupancy. become popular on the band, but I period, but this is most certainly one of
The transverter has separate 28MHz suggest that this is the first really hot rig them, although two little niggling prob-
input and output sockets, but the input which brings true DX performance to an lems have cropped up, both of which
drive socket can be wired up internally operator who does not want to build his seem to have now been rectified.
for common transceive operation in own gear. As Ihave no criticisms at all,
which a separate Rx output is not and this is somewhat rare, Ifeel it only Strange flux
required. 10W PEP output is available on fair to award this rig my highest accolade The first was due to slight intermitten-
SSB and CW, and the rig copes excel- for 1985. Imost strongly recommend that cies in the interstage multi- pin plugs and
lently with FM with a long duty cycle. you look at this transverter, in combina- sockets, caused by a rather strange flux
In the review Ishowed how good the tion with either the TS940S or IC735, if used in early samples by Trio, whilst the
two-tone intermod performance is. The you want to see 2m performance trans- second problem was an occasional
multi- pin power socket includes 13V dc formed, especially if you are in an area in complete cessation of output from one of
interconnections, PTT, ALC return and a which there are many strong signals the local oscillator circuits, which muted
pin which can give 13V dc for energising about. My heartiest congratulations to the receiver either momentarily or until I
external relays, or ashort on Tx line ( see muTek for a superb product. poked it about inside.
original review, Amateur Radio, October I have been able to interface the
1985).The product is superbly well made, HF equipment TS940S successfully with Amtor, with a
and my use of it, with the TS940S, has When Ilooked at the first prototype high quality record and play back
allowed me to hear very weak stations Trio TS940S to come into the UK about a cassette tape recorder, and even with my
that are not covered up by low level year ago, Iwas rather excited about it professional studio audio equipment for
intermodulation products and mush and considered that all its features a bit of fun, and have not had any
resulting from the scrambled mixture of seemed well in advance of any opposi- interfacing problems. Ihave made very
so many out of band PMR and other tion. Because its performance was so full use of many of the remote control
stations. Band noise seems to have outstanding in so many areas ( including features and all the transverter drive
decreased appreciably, but the RF an excellent RF front-end, good IF filters, funótions, and Iuse the rig now for the LF
sensitivity most certainly has not. excellent audio quality ( except for AM) and HF bands as well as all other bands
Iregularly switch in amuTek masthead and a very good Tx performance), I from 50MHz up to 2.3GHz with appropri-
GaAsFET pre-amp with a separate con- delved deeply into some of the trickier ate external transverters.
areas and found just two parameters There is not much that Ican add to the
trol unit when Iam working late at night,
and I can only just hear the system which had to be criticised. The local July 1985 review, other than the fact that
many amateurs have contacted me after
Trio TS940S multimode transceiver (July 1985) they have bought the rig and have stated
that they are delighted with its perform-
ance and quality. Most of them have
requested the Lowe Electronics mod-
ifications, which cost only around £40
more than the cost of the extra AM filter,
so Imost strongly recommend you to
have these in. Lowe Electronics are not
prepared to put these into Kenwood
rather than Trio samples, however.
The fact that the automatic ATU option
covers down to the 160m band is most
useful, and Ifind that it usually tunes up
within afew seconds. The rig's ability to
give very good performance on all
modes, including FM, is a great advan-
tage, and the filter bandwidths are far
better optimised, particularly on FM, as

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
20
 RIG OF THE YEAR
compared with most other transceivers.
The most useful more esoteric functions
are the RF front-end attenuator switch-
ing in 10dB steps down to - 10dB ( superb
for use with transverters), the memory
and VFO facilities which allow calling
frequencies and beacons to be approp-
riately stored in four groups of 10
memories, and the remarkable, and most
convenient, IF selectivity switching -
separate for CW and SSB. As Iam blind, I
also find the speech frequency readout
system a boon, although the one on the
IC751 is also quite good.

Finest HF transceiver
Having tried around 40 HF rigs over the
years, Ihave no doubt in my own mind
that the Trio TS940S, with Lowe modifica-
tions, is the finest amateur radio HF
transceiver that Ihave ever used, so I
must clearly recommend it as my
favourite HF main station transceiver. loom IC735 HF transceiver (September 1985)
There is of course one snag: its price
ticket of around £ 1700 basic, plus Lowe Although the Trio TS940S has an supplied with a wrap around, shatter-
modifications at £98 etc. One must be excellent optional auto ATU, the match- proof PVC outer casing to obviate any
fair, though, for if we compare this with ing range is limited to around 3.5:1. circulating current problems which had
the seven- times inflation since 1962, and Consequently you may like to consider a shown up in earlier versions. The
the average wage increase of twelve
comprehensive manual ATU, especially internal cabling has been re-routed to
times in the same period, one can see if you buy a rig such as the IC735 which reduce losses further.
that one's pocket is not really being hurt requires the load to be well within 2:1. For further information on the Cap Co
any more than by aKW200A when it came Iwas very impressed with the Cap Co products contact Tony Johnston G40GP
out over 20 years ago, but what a SPC300 ATU, reviewed in the January (tel: ( 0695) 27948), who will be more than
difference in performance! 1986 issue, which includes a roller pleased to help you.
This begs the question that whilst coaster inductor in its circuitry. It can not
many consider rigs to be very expensive only match an amazingly wide range of VHF and UHF equipment
today, they have not actually been any resistive and reactive impedances, but Although the top rig of the year award
cheaper in the past if one considers its steep high-pass filter action allows it has been given to muTek for their superb
inflation and average earnings. A very to reject even the top end of medium new 2m transverter, many of their other
good rig has always been abig hole in the wave very successfully when you are on products made for 2m are almost in the
pocket, and often necessitated avisit to the 1.8MHz band, thus removing a lot of same category. Chris Bartram's designs
the bank manager. interference which causes problems to in his masthead pre- amplifiers are quite
If you want areally good HF mobile rig many solid-state rigs on Rx. Latest frankly a lesson to almost all his
which will also give a far above average versions of the SPC300 performed very competition, and Ican recommend every
performance as a main station, it is satisfactorily from 1.8 to 30M Hz, but on an single one of them as being the best
definitely worth your while to look at the early sample I noted rather a high performers within their price brackets.
!corn IC735 transceiver. This model is through- loss at 1.8MHz. It seems that you muTek's 50MHz transverter, in the
amazingly compact and yet offers so can load your transmitter up into almost 144MHz IF version, was reviewed in the
many good facilities ( Amateur Radio anything and the SPC300 performs April 1985 issue, and Iwas very com-
September 1985). admirably, even into an anglepoise lamp! plimentary about it. Its performance was
Irecommend this fascinating ATU if clearly ahead of that of any dedicated
Most unhappy you like experimenting with strange LF 50MHz rig, and although Ihave not, at the
When Ireviewed the IC745, in another and HF antennas of weird impedances! time of writing, tried the 28M Hz version, I
magazine, I stated that I was most The company also makes very good 1:1 feel it can be safely assumed that it
unhappy with the gain optimisation and and 4:1 baluns, which seem to work should perform as well as the 144128M Hz
that the second mixer was being over- rather better than some of the alterna- model.
driven when more than one signal tives, especially at LF. The SPC300 is now Chris Bartram has offered to supply
passed through the first IF within the
passband of the roofing filter. The same Cap Co SPC300 ATU (January 1986)
situation, but to a lesser degree, applied
to the IC751, but the IC735 is quite a lot
better, and sounds cleaner for it, espec-
ially on the LF bands. It includes general
coverage reception from 100kHz to
30MHz, and AM, FM, SSB, CW and AFSK
modes are incorporated. Although the
rig is similarly styled to its predecessors,
it is somewhat smaller and easier to use.
It offers excellent interfacing, including
the capability of driving transverters
(30mV into 50 ohms), and a computer
interface is also available.
Iwarmly recommend this rig and many
of my friends have bought one and been
very happy. The IC735 thus deserves its
place as one of the best rigs of 1985.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement
 RIG OF THE YEAR
versions in the next month or two, and 12.5kHz channelling, whilst preserving a
this should be specified at 20W PEP very good VFO continuous rotation
output, just about right to meet the action for OW and SSB. Memory inser-
current DTI ERP specifications. tion into the 32 memories and transfer-
Of the 2m band hand-helds that Ihave ance to VFO is very simple, and both rigs
looked at, Ican strongly recommend the include the new Trio digital coded
Trio TH21E with its various accessories if squelch ( DOS) system. Both the 2m and
you want an inconspicuous rig. Iused 70cm models are very similar and could
one of these in the States for some three fairly be described as amongst the best
weeks last September, and was quite rigs of the year.
astonished with its excellent perform-
ance. Of the larger handy- talkies, my FM mobiles
favourite is undoubtedly the Yaesu There are now three dual band FM
FT209RH, which Iprefer to the 1002E as mobiles available, and after consider-
the latter has ergonomics problems. able head scratching I feel the top
For the 70cm band, Ihave no hesitation recommendation should go to the Icorn
in recommending the Yaesu FT709R 103200. It is competitively priced and
(September 1985) which is a very good copes with 12.5kHz channelling, which
performer indeed, particularly if you use unfortunately is missed out on the Trio
a collinear whip with it instead of the TW4000A, otherwise my personal
rather small one supplied. Like its 2m favourite. The 103200 has just a single
companion, it has auseful battery saving output covering both bands, as it is
circuit which allows the batteries to last designed for adual band antenna. It was
many times longer if you leave it in the reviewed favourably in the August 1985
squelch mode with the economy circuits issue.
switched on. Ihave had along think about the Yaesu
FT2700, and as good as this is Iam just
Advanced muMmodes slightly concerned that it seemed to
About 15 months ago the new Trio overheat. One friend who bought one
TS711E for 2m came out, and was finds that his 2m PA module sinks in
followed shortly afterwards by the power output rather quickly, reducing to
TS811E for 70cm ( reviewed in May 1985). I around 5W instead of 25W.
recommend both of these advanced One or two other purchasers have also
multimodes highly, and Ifar prefer their had slight problems with overheating,
ergonomics and facilities to the lcom but perhaps by now Yaesu will have
equivalents. Early samples did seem to rectified the problem, which existed in
have a slight hum problem on Tx when early samples.
the rig was being used on 240V ac, but The Yaesu FT270 2m mobile is available
later samples seem to have had this fault in two versions, the cheaper one giving
remedied. If you want a multimode base 25W out, whilst the more expensive one
Yaesu FT709R (September 1985) station rig which can also be used mobile gives 45W output for an extra £ 50. I
or portable, then these rigs seem to be reviewed the 45W version in June 1985
the best choice, although Ido prefer to and gave it a recommendation, although
one for me to review very shortly, and it
recommend the muTek 2m transverter its selectivity was not quite good enough
would seem that both his transverters
with an HF rig for optimum performance for 12.5kHz channelling in extreme
offer the best way of getting on to the
on that band. cases. 45W is auseful amount of power to
band, especially as mobile, portable and
The audio quality of both the 711 and have In a mobile rig, and the fan kept it
alternative premises operation is forbid-
811 is far better than that of the reasonably cool.
den for the time being. News has come
from Microwave Modules, however, that opposition, and Trio's VFO clutch system Excellent facilities are included and
is extremely convenient, allowing you to the price was reduced afew months ago,
they will also be introducing a new
have smooth click steps on FM for allowing it to become more competitive.
50MHz transverter in 144 and 28MHz IF
This is one of the rigs with apower output
Icom IC3200E dual band FM mobile (August 1985) which should allow you to get into any
repeater that you can hear.

VHF/UHF linears
In 1985 I looked at many BNOS
products for the first time and was most
impressed with the performance of the
transmitter sections. Ireviewed the 2m
180W model, which required 3W drive, in
the April 1985 issue. The LPM144-3-180
worked extremely well when driven by
my carefully aligned FT290, and one
highly critical station thought, at the
time, that Iwas using agood valve linear
because of the lack of spreading!
BNOS's 2m linears are available in many
different versions, allowing for drive
powers of 3W, 10W or 25W. In my
experience they seem to be better than
any other solid-state 2m linear that Ihave
yet tested. One very good point is that
the input drive requirement is virtually as
specified by the manufacturer, so you
are not likely to over- drive them as easily

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
22
 RIG OF THE YEAR
as some other makes which seem to
require only half the nominal drive
power, at most, to achieve the rated
outputs!
You can buy the BNOS linears either
with or without power output LED
indicators and switchable Rx pre- amps.
The through- loss on the versions with
pre- amps is not too great, so there is not
much to choose between versions here. LINEAR PRE.AMP PEI. AT IVE OUTPUT POWER
However, BNOS seem to have a slight
problem in their latest 70cm models 432 MH2 100 WATT
a US
ON ON
reviewed in the October 1985 and
February 1986 issues; in models includ- a.
OFF rn OFF
LINEAR AMPLIFIER

1= FM
ing switchable pre- amps the through- le N 0 s
/11 ,1r1
loss is a little high and there is a t .tent.

mismatching problem into the pre- amp

on Rx.
The main Tx in/out relays are of good
quality, but on economic grounds BNOS
have so far used bypass pre- amp relays BNOS LPM144-10-180 2m linear ( February 1986)
which seem to create the mismatching
problem. Consequently, Ican only give a system is supplied as three separate required retuning in this time. It is well
strong recommendation to the 70cm modules: local oscillator. Tx and Rx worth investigating 13cms as it is amost
models which exclude the pre- amp converters. The local oscillator has two fascinating band, and whilst Iuse a 1.2m
facility, and also incidentally the power outputs, and interconnects with both the dish, G3JVL can now supply aquad loop
LEDs. These models are very competi- Tx and Rx modules. The Tx module yagi for the band. Last August Ifitted an
tively priced and gave a good linear requires between 10mW and 1W drive SSB Products GaAsFET masthead pre-
performance on Tx, and were again well and can give around 600mW output. amp installation, which has improved the
within specifications for the required whilst the Rx converter has a GaAsFET performance on Rx quite considerably,
drive levels. The new 100W linear is my front-end and mixer with adequate especially after we took great care in
personal favourite and is available in 3, 10 overall gain and noise figure. The system trimming the input circuits for an
and 25W input drive versions. works off 13V dc. and you can buy a optimum subjective noise figure by
booster amplifier which was originally beaming the dish onto the most useful
23 and 13cm equipment rated to give up to 4W output, but Ihave new beacon, GB3NWK on 2320.850MHz.
The 23cm band has become far more never been able to achieve more than a Very many thanks for this, incidentally. to
popular in the last few years, originally reliable 3W of power. G4GLN, the beacon keeper.
because of the introduction of the In the March 1985 issue Ireviewed the
Microwave Modules transverter and EME 13cm valve linear, and after much Worth Investigating
more recently because of the superb aggro attempting to find the best valve If you seem to have agood site. judging
performance of the SSB Products mod- for it, Ihave ended up with a Siemens by your 23cm results, then you should
els. In the February 1986 issue of 2C39BA, obtained from Piper Com- find 13cm well worth investigating as it is
Amateur Radio I gave a favourable munications, which gives around 30W RF a fascinating band with phenomenal DX
review to the lcom IC1271 multimode output for 3W drive. After the early potential. The band is by no means a line
23cm transceiver, and although it is traumas, which included components of site job, for last summer Imanaged to
expensive Ithink it will become fairly blowing up in the linear, the problem work two Swedish stations on SSB at
popular and be a very simple way of components were replaced and the new remarkably good signal strengths. Ifind
getting on to the band. Its power output valve put in, followed by a very reliable that the propagation on 13cms is only an
of above 10W is a very sensible power performance. The input and output S- point or two below that of 23, although
both for barefoot operation and to drive circuitry has remained stable now for my dish is some 20ft below my 23cm
linears. around nine months and has never antennas.
It is styled very similarly to the
IC271/471 series and, while the audio !corn IC1271E multimode 23cm transceiver (February 1986)
quality leaves just alittle to be desired, it
worked well from the RF point of view. It
is the only 23cm dedicated multimode rig
at present available, and it is not only
quite brave of Icom to introduce it, but it
is well worthy of being considered as one
of the years most interesting rigs. It has
quite good interfacing, but Isuggest you
look at the slight reservations mentioned
in the review.
It can be fitted with an internal mains
PSU, thus allowing it to operate either as
a home base rig or a mobile one. I
recommend it particularly for portable
contest use, the receiver being surpri-
singly sensitive and fitted with a circuit
which provides 13V dc on the antenna
socket to power a masthead pre- amp,
such as the SSB Products model or one
shortly to be introduced by lcorn.
In the January 1985 issue Ireviewed
the SSB Products 13cm transverter
system, which has an IF at 144MHz. The

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 23
 RIG OF THE YEAR
Istrongly recommend the Surrey Elec-
tronics modified version of the FRG8800,
which Ireviewed very favourably in last
December's issue. The audio quality is
good enough for rebroadcasting and I
consider it is well worth paying the extra
for all the modifications. You can obtain
further details from Trevor Brook of
Surrey Electronics. Tel: ( 0483) 275997.

VHF/UHF scanners
Ihave studied the VHF/UHF scanner
market and, until the new I corn IC7000
becomes available, the best choice
seems to be the AOR2002 ( reviewed in
the January 1986 issue). This little
receiver includes AM and both narrow
and wide- band FM, covering 25 to
550MHz and 800 to 1300MHz. The
AOR2002 has afar superior keypad to the
older 2001 and also includes a tuning
knob which greatly helps when you are
manually sweeping up and down aband.
Surrey Electronics modified FRG8800 (December 1985) It is worth-while putting on record here
that amongst the poorest rigs reviewed
Receivers superior to those of the earlier FRG7700. in the year was the Yaesu FRG9600
You can also buy a VHF adaptor for it, which, apart from anything else, seems
Although I have looked at quite a
which worked quite well. to be desperately in need of a deaf aid
number of receivers in the last few years,
there only seems to be one at a fairly around 433MHz!
modest price which Iwould describe as HF receiver You will notice that Ihave left out quite
reasonable for HF. The Yaesu FRG8800 If you need a receiver for HF, then the a few rigs because Ihave had to have
Yaesu FRG8800 is worth looking at, some moan or another about them in the
was reviewed in the April 1985 issue, and
proved to have a far superior perform- although the TS940S, just as areceiver, is reviews. Iam in no doubt that in ayear's
ance in most areas when compared with in a totally different class and far reviewing Ialways seem to get the odd
anything on the market that I have superior. Iam somewhat surprised that rig which explodes, catches fire or bites
checked at the same, or a lower, price. Trio has as yet not announced a receive the dust in some way, and the explosion
The front-end sensitivity was good and only version of the TS940, which Iam of the year was very definitely that of the
the audio quality quite satisfactory, convinced would sell extremely well. Dressler D70; as a result of this the
although AM had slightly more distortion If you want really good audio quality manufacturer has now fixed his PCB
than I would like to accept. The and also considerable improvements in appropriately.
ergonomics were extremely good and far the general technical performance, then What Ido find very tragic, though, is the
odd slip that Ihear about when someone
AOR AR2002 scanning receiver (January 1986) blows up a new piece of equipment
because of ' finger trouble'. One amateur
purchased a muTek 2m transverter,
connected it to his Yaesu HF rig and
forgot to disable the PA. His first
transmission through the unit produced
an ominous smell when the main RF
output of the HF transceiver fed 100W
into the 28MHz output socket of the
transverter.
It really is so important to read
instructions first, and Ifeel that manu-
facturers should always provide a spe-
cial page right at the beginning of the
handbook, headed in large letters
'urgent instructions for those who do not
CCMMAMHCATIONSRIECENER
R AR- 2002 25-550.600-1300 MHz normally read them'!

An Interesting year
I feel that 1985 has been a most
interesting year and already Iam hearing
of some very fascinating new rigs
arriving this year, which Ihope to review
4111Miles »ewe. .ért• «re, as they come along. Yaesu, Icom and Trio
are all working like beavers to introduce
«OM Si 0.11Ch r; -104 y men
high tec into their new models, which
include base station and mobile HF rigs,
various linears, new portables, and both
new VHF and UHF rigs.
Several British manufacturers have
new items forthcoming and many of
these sound quite exciting. I look
forward to reviewing them all in Amateur
Radio in the future.

24 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
I Amateur Radio
SPECIAL OFFER -the monthly
magazine for all
two-way radio
NEW AND BOXED enthusiasts
SONNENSCHEIN DRYFIT Don't take a
chance on being
BATTERIES A200 12V 5.7Ah able to get your
151.7mm 65.5m/m 94.5m/m APP: copy
CAN BE USED IN ANY
POSITION AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Place a regular order with
HIGH IMPACT ABS CASE
your newsagent
DRYFIT BATTERIES OFFER
COST Should you have any difficulties obtaining a copy,

AND SIZE ADVANTAGES OVER phone (0277) 219876 or write to Circulation Department,
Amateur Radio, Sovereign House, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4SE.
OTHER SIZE'S
NEWSAGENT ORDER FORM
£16.95 INC VAT AND CiP To (name of newsagent)
Please order a copy of Amateur Radio for me every month

VISA
FIELD ELECTRIC LTD
01-953 6009
in NAME
ADDRESS

3 SHENLEY RD, BOREHAMWOOD, BEFITS WD6 1AA

OPEN 6 DAYS 9-5PM THUR 9- IPM POSTCODE
TELEPHONE ORDER'S ACCEPTED
Newstrade distributors: Argus Press Sales & Distribution Ltd. 12-18 Paul Street.
OFFICIAL ORDERS/OVERSEA'S ENQUIRIES WELCOME London EC2A 4JS. (Tel: 01-247 8233)
e

Cirkit Spring 1986

Electronics Component Catalogue

OUT NOW!
New kits include transverter and PA for the new 6m band.
Computer add-ons for the Amstrad CPC series.
Linear IC data with pin outs.
Plus the usual extensive range of components for all your
construction needs.
The Spring catalogue is on sale now at your newsagent or direct from our sales
counter at Broxbourne, Herts — Brentwood, Essex and Portsmouth, Hants.
Cirkit Distribution
Park Lane, Broxbourne, Herts, ENIO 7NQ Telephone (
0992) 444111 Telex 22478
200 North Service Road, 53 Burrfields Road Park Lane
BRENTWOOD PORTSMOUTH BROXBOURNE
Essex CMI4 4SG Hampshire P03 5EB Herts ENIO 7NQ

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 25
 SHORT WAVE
LISTENER
TREVOR MORGAN GW4OXB
Well, here we are again! At apologies, especially to those his claim for the ' Jamboree lent by any standard and on
the time of writing (January) who have worked extremely Award', so he has a nice the way for a single band
the winter has not lived up to hard to get the awards. parcel on the way to Malta! 'Gold' for twenty too!
the threats and is resembling The problem does not arise I nearly slipped up with Philip comments that the
the 1985 ' summer'; plenty of with the Gold awards as these Eddie's claim because he Americans have really loused
rain and high winds, but no are individually engraved, but headed it as a ' Bronze' claim, up the prefix plans with few
heavy snow so far. Ihave to get these done in but as Iwas going through the clues now as to the locations
What has been heavy is the groups to keep the cost down list Inoticed the change of of particular prefixes.
mailbag, as always, and I so please be patient. Those heading and realised that
really must thank you all for who have had their Gold he'd hit me with a ' triple Antenna kit
your many letters. It is some- awards have been delighted header' for Bronze, Silver and Finally for this month, yet
times a bit awkward trying to with them. Gold in one fell swoop. another licensed reader: Eric
get replies out by return, but Should have read his letter Collins G4ZME, from Canter-
you can be sure that Iwill Claims first, I suppose ... silly me! bury, who submitted 461 two-
reply to all letters and answer So to the claims in hand. Eddie has also gained the way contacts for 1985 ... so
your enquiries even if the Many of our readers were Certificate of Merit in the close, Eric! Never mind, you
occasional SAE does go mis- obviously intent on getting Cray Valley Contest! can still claim for the Silver
sing ( hint, hint). the Gold by the end of 1985 and Gold as ' all time' figures.
Iam still trying to sort out and Icongratulate you all on Listener's Exchange Remember, the Prefix
the problem with the RTTY your excellent efforts. John Robley G3TLG, Ton- Awards are on- going and not
program, and until it is Don Robertson GM3JDR, bridge, gets in his claim for an annual contest. If you do
resolved Iwill reserve com- from Auckengill, Scotland, Silver with a list of 505 make the Gold within twelve
ments. Sorry about that, but I waded in with his claim for the stations worked on CW only! months it's damned good
will not review anything that I Gold and the first claim for John's set-up is the Heathkit going but it's not essential.
have problems with until I'm two way contacts with 1000 SB400/SB300 with a G5RV at Eric made good use of the
sure it's not my problem but prefixes! No mean effort, this, thirty feet. Using all bands, he contests to bring his score up.
the product's. and with callsigns like included A4XZG, CX7CO, These are very useful and
Short wave listeners never A4ZXG, A92EM, BVOAU, JJ1MLO/MM, P29J S, despite the persistent ' 5-9'
cease to amaze me! While CX3AW, HH2WW, KP4BZ, VP2VCW, YT3X, 3D6AK, reports, they are good for
amateurs are complaining TU2FI, VP9C, 3V8AL, 5B4OG 9J2B0 and many other nice judging your reception capa-
about the lack of DX on the and 6Y5FS, it is obvious that catches amongst the crowd. bilities under heavy noise
bands, the listeners are busy the station set-up of FT101ZD Welcome to the gang, John! levels. Iuse them often when
logging stations in the most and that 280ft rhombic is Dave Howes BRS87894, testing QRP as the contes-
exotic areas. I realise that working ' fine business'. from Rochester, sent in a tants are really listening hard
some amateurs would claim Bands from 160m to 15m were neatly produced list in for the weaker signals, in case
that it's easy to hearthem, but used over the eleven months alphabetical order in book they are exotic calls ... nice
there used to be an advertis- it took to get the submitted form to claim his Silver award. to get a 59 from the West
ing slogan in the days of the 1013 contacts and a lot of A71AD, AA30G, HG4SEA, Coast of USA on 2 watts
'Joystick' antenna that if you 'midnight oil' was burned. A PY7PY, VK8DN/MM, X01AW, ... even if the report is
could hear them you could superb effort proving that, 5B4MM and 9J2JM were bullshine, at least the signal
work them. As the antenna even under bad conditions, if amongst the total of nearly got there!
was of a very limited type, I you have something to aim for 700, so it looks as though a News from CM Howes Com-
would have thought that with the DX is there to be had. Well Gold is within Dave's grasp. munications ( 139 Highview,
modern equipment, antennas done Don! In his letter Dave stated that Meopham, Kent DA13 OUT) in
and computers, the slogan Another licensed amateur, he is only too pleased to be of their CTU25 antenna tuning
would be easier to fulfill. Nigel Marston GOASM, from assistance to beginners and unit kit. Retailing at only
Sunderland, claims the has added his name to the £17.10, covering 1.8 to 30MHz,
Backlog Bronze award with alog of 264 'Listeners' Exchange' list. and suitable for QRP operat-
Before getting on to the stations contacted including ing as well as receiving, this
Amateur Radio Prefix A71AD, AP2MQ, AH2BA, Go for Gold represents excellent value
Awards, Imust apologise to D44BS, KL7I RT, DU7WY, Yet another Gold claim! and is a good way to start
those who have claimed HL1CG and sundry others for This time from Philip Davies home construction as there's
awards for ' two-way contacts'. the award. of Market Drayton who sent in not much you can do wrong.
When the scheme was Nigel raised a couple of a very nicely detailed list Even if you are not a wizard
introduced, Iintended it for questions about the prefixes including details of his band with the soldering iron, you
listeners and the award was and these are explained later scores. Prefixes included can still finish up with a very
designed as such. However, in this issue. A71AD, BY4AA, C6AMU, useful piece of equipment
claims came in from licensed A first claim for the Gold CX1TE, FG5LD/FS ( Fr Isle of without breaking the bank.
amateurs ( and we were comes from Eddie Gauci St Martin, Guadeloupe), The unit has a dual variable
pleased to receive them too!), 9H1/15357. Eddie has been a J5WAD ( QSL via UA4PW!), capacitor ' T' network suitable
but the awards were not listener for some years and I J87BZ, P29JS, VK9NM/P ( Lord for coaxial or end- fed anten-
revamped to take account of often see his name appearing Howe Island), VQ9DG ( Cha- nas and will prove invaluable
this. However, Iam redesig- in the listener sections of gos), YB8QD, and many other to most listeners using ran-
ning the certificate and, by various publications. It's nice very nice catches. Philip's dom length wires.
the time you read this, the to welcome Eddie to our band scores are; 160m-86, The kit comes complete,
new awards should be ready ranks and his claim of 1010 80m-377, 40m-373, 20m-879, except for the case, so can be
for issue. Once again, my prefixes came on the tail of 15m-336 and 10m-63. Excel- built as afree standing unit or

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
26
 SWL
put inside an overall case with the Amateur. Radio Prefix
a receiver, such as the DcRx, Awards are presented to
to make a nice compact listeners for logging 250, 500
system that's easily portable. or 1000 prefixes. The first two
Very highly recommended! awards are certificates don-
ated by the magazine and the
Patch box Gold award is an engraved
A nice letter arrived from plaque donated by yours
Guy Dean of Ringwood. Guy truly. However, there i‘s still
uses the Trio R2000 for gen- some confusion over the pre-
eral coverage reception. fix, mainly amongst newcom-
Prior to this, he used an R820 ers to the hobby.
linked to the Datong UC/1 To clarify the situation, the
converter which worked very United Kingdom has G2, G3,
well. Unfortunately, Datong G4, G5, G6, G8, GO. We also
no longer make the UC/1 but have G12, GW2, GM2, GD2,
Guy recommends it to anyone GJ2,/3/4/6/8/0 and so on plus
who has an amateur bands the GB special calls and the
receiver ... try the next rally El calls from Eire. Eric Powell's shack at Rhonnda
bring-and-buy if you want Each of these counts as a This month'e « featured technical information that
one! separate prefix for the listener is Eric Powell of may be appreciated by the
Still using the R820 and the awards. Similarly, the Soviet Penygraig in the Rhondda. other chap. For instance, as
R2000, Guy links his various Union has UA, UB, UC, etc, Having started in the hobby of far as the listener is con-
antennas to them using two followed by a number. These short wave listening at 14 cerned: what equipment you
three way antenna switches are also separate prefixes. years of age through reading are using to receive the
in tandem. He also uses the a 1923 wireless book pre- signals; what the conditions
VC10 converter and GPV5 Amateurs welcome sented to him by an aunt, Eric were like generally; if there
antenna for VHF coverage. Some countries or states joined the local radio club to were any other stations in the
Guy's letter reminded me of have callsigns beginning with get more infórmation and same area with better sig-
the unit Ipicked up at Long- a number, such as Israel with increase his knowledge of nals ... if so why? Was the
leat last year. This was a 4X4, 4X6 and 4Z4, which are radio. After building various audio distorted in any way?
Rediffusion patch box which also counted separately. sets, he finally set up his Were there any other points
consisted of eight co-ax sock- There is a list of prefixes station with ex- service worthy of note?
ets in two banks of four, with available which is updated receivers such as the Amer-
input and output access regularly and is available ican BC779B and the RAF1155. Listen and learn!
through the steel casing. A from Geoff Watts, 62 Belmore Now 54, Eric is frequently There are dozens of stan-
set of four patch leads was Road, Norwich NR7 OPU. ribbed by the lads in the club dard designs of QSL card.
included in the very reason- Price £1.00 inc p&p. for being the oldest SWL Personally, Idesign my own
able price of £2.00, which Claims are also welcome member, but this doesn't and put in the details as
enabled permutations of any from licensed amateurs and deter him and he enjoys it as required, but it's a matter of
one of four inputs to any one all awards are available with much today as he did in the what you can afford.
of four outputs. A very useful endorsements for single pre- black box years. As a basic list of necessi-
experimenters' antenna link band working or single mode. The station aerial is the old ties, you should have date,
for a silly price! QSL cards are not required, faithful half G5RV fed to the time, frequency, report,
A letter from Elmer Liddi- but if you want the list receivers via an ATU, and equipment used, details of
coat, St Austell, mentions returned asuitable SAE must many pleasant hours are the transmission ( including
that, despite a heavy work- be sent with the claim, which spent in the shack hunting the any interference, faults etc),
load, he is over the 900 should consist of a verified rare ones. comparison with other trans-
prefixes now and still hard at list of the stations worked/ I'm sure you'll have many missions, overall conditions
it when time permits ( seems heard including date and more years of happy listening and any other details you may
like we all suffer from the frequencies. Log photostats too, pal! consider be of interest to the
same problem, Elmer). Not are acceptable. Over a hun- station.
satisfied with just listening to dred claims were processed QSL cards QSL cards sent via the
the chat on the bands, Elmer in 1985! QSL cards: are they neces- bureau go through atortuous
has been giving the dots and sary or a waste of time? A path to reach a station and it
dashes a bashing and has QRP Award question often asked and the can take two years to receive
gained the RNARS Certifi- Once you have gained the cause of many an argument at a reply.
cates for reception at 15 and Gold award, you can aim even clubs world-wide. Listen to the transmitting
20wpm. Well done, matey! higher. In 1986 Iam offering a The QSL card has been station! It's of no use to send a
further award for worked/ regarded as the final courtesy report to astation direct if he
AR awards heard 2000 prefixes and also a of a contact with another uses a QSL manager. His
Also there was a query special award for worked/ station or a thank you to the manager handles all the cards
regarding awards. The RSGB heard 250 QRP stations. SWL sending in a report. and the station often has
produce a book, Amateur The QRP Award is available Unfortunately, there are none, so yours will finish up in
Radio Awards, which gives in two separate guises: heard those who simply collect the bin!
details of awards currently 250 QRP, worked one-way cards for the sake of it ... no- If you must send QSLs
available world-wide ( from QRP and a worked two-way thing wrong with that in itself. direct, make sure you enclose
the RSGB, £3.50 inc p&p). QRP. These are for stations as but it does reduce the QSL sufficient IRCs to cover the
I have received quite a opposed to prefixes. card to the level of the return postage and an enve-
number of Information The QRP claims must be cigarette cards we used to lope: in some countries
Exchange slips, and Ithank all accompanied by QSL cards, collect years ago, or the envelopes are expensive.
who have sent them in. but as there are plenty of G- button badges some young- Well, that's it for this month.
Details are being transferred QRP Club members in the UK sters collect today. Next time Ihope to have more
to the files and all partici- this should not present any The idea behind the QSL news for you on acontest, but
pants will receive a list soon. difficulties. The cards will be card is to confirm the details in the mean time hope you
As regular readers know, returned with the trophy. of a contact with useful have a good month tistening.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO Keen replying to any advertisement 27
 The modes
All the modes that you can use on the
lower bands are available on 10GHz, but
the most common by far is FM. This is not
the type used on two metres, but is
similar to the wide- band type used by the
BBC, commonly using a deviation of
300kHz. It can be generated with extreme
ease and in fact abasic system need only
contain ten components; Ihave in fact
seen one very simple transmitter which
used only three.
The basic power is generated using a
gunn diode, costing around £2, which
runs on nine volts or so at a current of
about 100 mill iamps. This will produce
perhaps ten milliwatts of RF; it doesn't
by Glen Ross G8MWR sound like much, but when used with a
two foot dish, with again of about 30dB,
the effective radiated power is some 10
watts. Add to that a similar gain at the
'wally' on the band. receiving end and you can work out that
10,400 + 50 = 1500!
You may believe from reading some of the total gain gives you the same effect
This statement gives arealistic answer
the material that is available that you are as running 10 kilowatts to dipoles at each
to the question What can Ido on 10GHz
going to need to get involved with a end. Now you really are in business.
and how much is it going to cost me?' The
present world record using only 15 machine shop and tolerances of
milliwatts of FM stands at nearly 1/10,000th of an inch. The thought of SSB
setting up dish headings to afraction of a This is a different kettle of fish
1500kms, and you can build equipment of
degree is a bit off-putting — and what altogether, as alook at the block diagram
this capability complete with an aerial for
about all the high technology test gear in Figure 1will show. The system is in fact
around £50. Finding suitable sites could
that you are going to need to set the a linear transverter, and the unit most
be a problem however!
whole thing up once you have built it? All commonly used is a design by Mike
In this series of articles I will be
these things may have been aproblem a Walters G3JVL. The idea is to generate a
describing how to build this gear, and
few years ago, but now .... microwaves crystal controlled signal at 96MHz, then
how to get the best out of it. If you are
are simple! multiply it to 384MHz and raise the power
wondering how much activity there is on
to about two or three watts. This is then
the band an indication may be the fact
Allocations filtered and applied to a snap varactor
that the Microwave Society, which is only
Internationally microwaves start at where it is multiplied by a factor of 29
interested in the bands above 10GHz, has
1000MHz ( 1GHz), and go up to the highest times to give the final injection fre-
over 800 members!
frequency allocated to any service — quency, then filtered and applied to the
nearly 250GHz. For our equipment we are mixer.
Overview
going to settle at 10GHz, which is far and On transmit, asmall amount of 144MHz
Before describing the gear and how to
away the most popular amateur micro- RF is coupled in and the final signal, at a
build it, let us first have a look at the
wave band. This is due to several level of about half a milliwatt, is
band, the equipment you are going to
reasons: firstly, because the bits are easy produced and filtered before being sent
need and all the other bits of information
required to make the active microwave to get; secondly, because there is plenty to the aerial. On receive, the incoming
of surplus gear to modify for the band; signal is mixed and then passed through
operator.
The people who operate at these and thirdly because the finished equip- a low- noise pre- amp to the driver
frequencies are enthusiasts and I'm sure ment is small enough to be easily transceiver, which is typically something
you wouldn't want to stand out as the only transportable. like an FT290.
The main problem with this system is
that the local oscillator has to be
Fig 1 Block diagram of an SSB system
multiplied up to 108 times, so achange of
144MM: only one hertz at 96M Hz gives a shift of
aerial
over 100 hertz at the mixer. This is the
equivalent of turning the FT290 tuning
one click. Trying to get this stability is
Multiplier
difficult enough at home under control-
311•111114:
led conditions. To acheive it on awindy
hilltop is another matter, but it can be
done.
If you do the sums to find the
advantage to be gained from using SSB
rather than FM, and allow for the
Diet
narrower bandwidth etc, you will find
that, power for power, SSB has an
advantage of about 16dB. This repre-
sents agreat improvement, but the extra
complexity means that such a system is
not for the newcomer to the band.

The results
Once you have got your system
running, what sort of results can you
expect to get? Using WBFM the range to
be expected is optical. Due to the
bending which takes place you do not
have to be able to see the other end of
the path, and normally optical means

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
28
 AMRAD 1OGHz SYSTEM
optical plus about one third. The exact
amount of enhancement will depend on
the weather and other conditions, but
with an optical range it does mean that
there must be no obstruction in the path.
Microwaves behave much like light,
and large hills throw large radio shadows
so that, in effect, if you are operating
from a site around 250 metres high you
would not get terribly excited about
working paths of more than 100kms.
Fig 2 A line of sight path. The actual distance would be ' optical' plus about one third
Finding longer paths to work is all part of
the fun, and never give up on a path
simply because it has not worked in the
past; tciday may be the day when the
enhancement is in your favour. Figures 2
and 3 show examples of paths that will
and will not work.

Using SSS
This is really something special; you
remember that 16dB advantage we found
earlier? This means we can now work
with signals some 35 times weaker than is
possible with FM. Although you may not Fig 3 The path would not be as workable using FM, but may well be using SSB
get any direct signal, due to obstruc-
tions, there is enough signal via scatter- Taikback of the area. The location of the site with
ing effects for the path to be workable. The requirements for talkback vary reference to some well-known town is
considerably. If you are into working also useful in helping to locate it, and is
This means that we can now talk in terms
of working obstructed paths of more than long marginal paths then you may need usually required as part of a contest
200kms. If you really go to town and push 20 watts and an eight element beam. For exchange.
your output up to around the 10 watt paths up to 150kms or so between good
mark, as can be done, you will not only sites the friendly FT290 and an HB9CV Protection
shoot the birds out of the sky but they will will do agood job. Do not use more power Remember that you are going to be
be cooked by the time they hit the than you really need; apart from being in operating from some exposed sites and
ground. breach of the regulations you will also the British weather has a nasty habit of
cause havoc to operators on nearby hills. making rapid changes. Even when it is a
Please switch the noise blanker off; it is warm day at sea level, it can be rather
Safety
This brings us to the safety aspect of surprising how much crud can be chilly at 1000 feet.
generated by strong signals in your own Take a warm and waterproof coat,
microwave operating. At the power
levels that most people use, say around receiver, and they are usually blamed on some food and aflask of hot soup, tea or
10 or 15 milliwatts, there is no health the other fellow. coffee. If you get into serious trouble put
hazard; even if you stand right in front of a call through the local repeater and let
the dish. However, your eyes are very Information people know where you are and what the
susceptible to radiation damage and, Having got your contact on two metres, problem is.
once such damage is sustained, it is you will then exchange details of where
irreversible. For this reason NEVER look you are located and the frequency you Next month
directly into the waveguide. You may are going to use on 10GHz. This is In next month's article Ishall describe
think the equipment is switched off, but normally centred around 10.4GHz but, the transmit part of the equipment. PCBs
you can never be sure! due to continental activity, there is also for the whole project will be available, as
some activity around 10.1GHz, mainly in will a supply of all the microwave parts
the south east. You will also need to that you are likely to need. There will also
Operating
Due to the width of the band ( 500M Hz) know the National Grid reference for the be a complete tune-up service for
and the tight beam angles, there is not a site you are using, and this can be completed units in case you get into
lot of point in just going out and obtained from the Ordnance Survey map problems.
hopefully calling CO, although it has
been known to get results. The better Fig 4 Block diagram of wide band FM transceiver
method by far is to make use, at least at
first, of the cumulative contests which
are held every month during the summer.
At least that way you know there are
going to be people there to talk to.
To make life easy, two metres is used to
provide initial contact; the frequencies Dish
normally used are around 144.175 and
Mize,
144.330M Hz. By calling on these frequen-
cies you will get an answer and can then
find out where the other operator is,
enabling you to set up your aerial
bearings and transfer operation to
10GHz. Most 10GHz contacts mean achat LS
of around half an hour or so ( anything but
IF amp Pre- amp
rubber stamp), the first ten minutes of
which is usually taken up by trying to
explain why you had your aerial pointing
the wrong way!

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 29
 THE S

BRITISH
by Brian Ke
The ?ravelling laboratory (photo courtesy of Marconi Radar Systems)

If you ask any schoolboy, or even many collision at sea. survey of the state of the science of radio
About the same time similar sugges- engineering and also gave a clear
adults, they will tell you that radar was a
British invention and that it was largely tions were being made by Professor formulation of radio detection of objects
because the Allies had it and the Axis Branley in the United Kingdom and by — which was all the more remarkable in
Nikolas Tesla in the United States. view of his experimental demonstrations
powers did not that the Allies were
successful in the 1939-45 conflict. In 1904, a German engineer, Christian some eleven years later.
Hulsmeyer, obtained a patent for a By the mid 1920s the principles of the
The truth is that neither statement is
*Telemobiloscope' which is believed by reflection of radio waves were well
correct, for the history of radar goes back
many to have been the first workable known from observations by Albert Hoyt
long before the turn of the century, and
radar system. Furthermore, the operatio- Taylor and Leo Clifford Young in the
at the outbreak of war no less than eight
nal frequency of this is thought to have United States, as well as the ionospheric
countries were developing radar and
been in the order of 600MHz, although work of Appleton and Barnett in the
several had equipment operational in
historical records are rather unclear. United Kingdom and Breit and Tuve in
the hands of the military.
the USA. The work of the latter team was
The word RADAR is an acronym for
'Radio Aids to Directing ( some people Spark transmitters particularly notable, for their techniques
Some twelve years later another constituted the basis for all future pulse
say Detecting) And Ranging', thus any
apparatus which is intended to meet German, Hans Dominik, working for radar systems.
these aims may legitimately be called Siemens and Halske, experimented with During the period from 1928 to 1934,
a system using a spark transmitter in an experimenters in no less than eight
radar, whether it is aCW pulse, monosta-
tic or bistatic system. effort to detect enemy targets at night. countries ( Italy, France, United King-
Significantly, the next development of dom, USA, Holland, Germany, Japan and
note was a speech by that greatest of USSR) independently derived the princi-
The beginnings
radio experimenters, Guglielmo Mar- ples of radar and, by the time that
Perhaps the first suggestion of radar
coni, to the American Institute of hostilities commenced in 1939, brought
principles may be attributed to Thomas
Electrical Engineers and the American development to operational standard,
Edison in the United States, for in May
1885 he filed a patent which described a Institute of Radio Engineers in 1922. In although only two countries, United
radio system for the prevention of this, Marconi gave a comprehensive Kingdom and Germany, had manufac-
tured sufficient quantities of equipment
Diagram showing the phasing arrangement of the Dayentry experiment to form a significant system.

The Brttish development

Compared with several other coun-
tries, the United Kingdom was rather
slow off the mark and the reasons for the
instigation of the development were
unusual to say the least.
In the early 1930s wild stories were
circulating within the British popular
press regarding the existence of a
'Death Ray'. Although this .concept
seemed far fetched, such was the
publicity of the idea that the then
Director of Research at the Air Ministry,
Dr H Wimperis, felt that it was necessary
to assess the feasibility of the proposal.
He therefore approached Robert Wat-
son-Watt, who at that time was leading a
team of scientists at the Radio Research
station at Slough.
The task of assessing the ' Death Ray'
proposal was delegated to Arnold Wil-
kins, of whom Watson-Watt asked the
question ' How much RF power

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
30
TORY

RADAR
idal G3GDU
Map showing location of transmitting station (photo courtesy of Marconi Radar Systems)

should be radiated to raise the tempera- transmission using the ' Y' plates of the test it was undeniable proof that an
ture of eight pints of water from 95 to 105 oscOlograph as a signal strength aircraft could be detected by radio.
degrees F at a distance of 5km and a indicator. As the experiment drew to its success-
height of 1km? Wilkins soon realised The phasing of the two aerials was then ful conclusion, it is reported that Watson-
that energy considerations alone made adjusted for minimum signal strength of Watt said to Arnold Wilkins, ' Great
such a ray impractical. the broadcast transmission and then Britain has once more become an island'.
However, in response to a request for slightly offset to give a small residual When the success of the experiment
any other suggestions which might assist deflection. was known, it was immediately classified
the Air Ministry, Wilkins recalled hearing Most Secret and £ 10,000 was allocated to
that an aircraft flying in the path of an The Committee set up an experimental station at
early experimental VHF radio link had The following morning they were Orfordness which, within an incredibly
caused severe signal strength fluctua- joined by Robert Watson-Watt and A P short time, designed, installed and
tions and suggested that this effect Rowe, secretary to the ' Committee for tested equipment using pulse techni-
might well form the basis of an aircraft the Scientific Survey for Air Defence'. ques capable of detecting aircraft up to a
detection system. In the meantime, a Heyford bomber, range of 40 miles.
Watson-Watt considered this sugges- piloted by Flt Lt Blucke, had taken off
tion and in late 1934 presented apaper to from Farnborough and was approaching Chain Home
the Air Ministry which contained propo- at 6,000 ft on acourse which would take it The experiments at Orfordness had
sals for the use of pulse techniques between the transmitting station and the initially used afrequency of about 6MHz,
(which had already been used for observers in the mobile laboratory. but interference from commercial radio
ionospheric research) for the measure- As the aircraft approached, the obser- transmissions soon necessitated the use
ment of range, bearing and height in vers on the ground measured severe of higher and higher frequencies, until
addition to a system which could dif- fluctuations in the received signal finally the use of channels between 20
ferentiate friendly aircraft from the strength, which did not subside until the and 30MHz were selected for the
enemy ( I FF). aircraft was nealy eight miles away. The operational equipment.
As a consequence of these sugges- effect of aircraft flutter is now well The general principle of operation was
tions, the Air Ministry requested a known, but in 1935 as part of acontrolled that a high power pulse of RF energy
demonstration to determine the feasibil-
ity of the project. This resulted in one of The Heyford' heavy oomber (photo courtesy of Marconi Radar Systems)
the most famous demonstrations in the
history of radio — the classic Daventry
Experiment'.

The Daventry Experiment

The standard RAF heavy bomber of the
mid 1930s was the Heyf ord. This was a
large biplane with awing- span of 75ft. It
was believed that if such an aircraft were
irradiated with a signal of 50 metres
wavelength, the wings would act as ahalf
wave dipole and consequently give an
excellent signal return.
On the 25 February 1935, Arnold Wilkins
and a driver took a small Morris
commercial van, euphemistically called
The mobile laboratory', which was
equipped with a very sensitive receiver
and acathode ray oscillograph, to afield
near Weedon, afew miles from the BBC's
short wave transmitting station at
Daventry.
Two aerials were set up and the
receiver was tuned to the BBC's 49 metre

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 31
 BRITISH RADAR
stations had been installed around the
coast of Britain and this equipment
remained as the country's first line of
radar defence for many years, the last
stations not being withdrawn until the
1950s — in fact it was in 1952 when, as a
young airman, the author first visited and
learned the principles of operation of
this classic radar.

The Biggin Hill experiment

The Daventry experiment has fre-
quently been described in books and
featured on radio and television prog-
rammes. However, another much less
publicised experiment also took place.
This was less glamorous than the
Daventry experiment, but without it the
work of the radar pioneers would have
been to no avail.
Prior to the development of radar,
ground control methods for fighter
aircraft were restricted to visual
observation and the use of signal lights,
ground markers and signal flares. By
1935, with the projected performance of
the new generation of fighter aircraft,
Robert Watson soriginal receiver used in the Daventry experiments
such as the Hurricane and the Spitfire, it
was evident that such methods would be
'floodlighted the search area, and the assess the height of the target by useless.
signal reflected from the target was comparing the relative strength of signal At that time, civil aviation was develop-
timed ( to assess range) and the bearing returns from the two arrays. This was ing techniques of air traffic control using
determined, the combination giving the achieved by fitting a further goniometer CW radio communication which necessi-
position of the aircraft. between the Y dipoles of the upper and tated a specialist radio operator. Such
The detection and ranging of the target lower arrays and adjusting for minimum methods were obviously unsuitable for
aircraft had been achieved compara- signal strength as before. Unfortunately, single seat fighter aircraft and it was
tively early in the development, but due to the curvature of the earth and therefore decided, as an experiment, to
determining the bearing and height local site irregularities, this could not be install radio telephony equipment in the
proved considerably more difficult. calibrated directly, so the received data Gloster Gauntlet fighter aircraft of 32
The first of these problems was was transferred to the ' fruit machine' ( an Squadron, which were located at Biggin
overcome by the use of two dipoles, early electro -mechanical computer) Hill.
mounted at right angles, whose feeders which calculated the height of the target. Between 1936 and 1937, these aircraft
were connected to a goniometer. Thus, carried out a long series of mock
by rotating the goniometer, apoint could Problem solved interceptions, controlled by radio
be found where the signals were equal With these problems solved, ten mil- telephony from the ground using filtered
and of opposite phase and thus cancel- lion pounds were allocated to install a plots from the south-east coast CH
led out: this point corresponding to the series of CH radar stations along the east stations. During this time the principles
bearing of the target aircraft. and southern coasts of England with of Ground Controlled Interception
This method proved to be extremely utmost priority. By the outbreak of war in (GCI), which were used throughout the
accurate but exhibited two serious September 1939, nineteen CH stations war, were established.
disadvantages: it was impossible to were operational, stretching from Vent- This was the Biggin Hill experiment.
determine whether areceived signal was nor. Isle of Wight to Netherbutton in
in front or behind the array ( ie sense) and Orkney. Chain Home Low (CHL)
due to the height ( 240ft) of the aerial, Excellent as the CH radar equipment As good as CH proved to be, it had
there was a deep null in the vertical was, nevertheless, due to the slight several serious deficiencies: it could not
radiation pattern at an elevation of 5.2 inaccuracies present in every system, it detect aircraft at low levels until within a
degrees, which would cause the station was possible for conflicting plot informa- few miles of the station, by which time it
to be blind at this elevation. tion to be passed to fighter command was often too late to organise effective
squadrons. Aware of this possibility, the interception; it only looked out to sea
Pin- pointing the target 'Filter Room' system was developed. In and thus could not control inland
The first of these problems was this, the target plots from all the CH interceptions; it was not sufficiently
overcome quite simply by fitting a stations in a sector were passed by accurate to guide an intercepting air-
reflector element to each dipole which telephone to a central filter room where craft into attacking position on a hostile
could be switched in or out, conse- all were plotted on a large map table. aircraft at night: and the cumbersome
quently giving an indication of whether Here, based on experience, fighter filter system was really too slow for
the target was in front or behind the controllers could decide which plots modern air combat.
station, while to fill the gap in the were valid and deploy their fighter These problems had been recognised
radiation pattern a further set of dipoles squadrons to maximum effect. from the earliest trials, but it was not until
was fitted at 95 feet, which gave a main It was the realisation of a working the middle of 1939 that the technology
cable centred on 5.2 degrees. operational radar network by 1939, in became available which could overcome
In similar fashion there was anull in the secret and totally integrated with fighter these difficulties.
vertical cover of the transmission array control, which was the unique British The answer came in the development
which was overcome by fitting a lower achievement. Only a year later, the CH of the metric radar equipment, CHL,
'gap- filler' antenna. chain proved crucial to the nation's which operated on a frequency of about
With two different vertical radiation survival in the Battle of Britain. 200MHz and which Ishall describe next
patterns now available, it was possible to By the end of the war over fifty CH month.

32 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 •

ATE[qANTON 4 PUBLICATIONS
ELECTRONICS YOU SHOULDN'T BE WITHOUT!
UK LISTENERS CONFIDENTIAL SCANNER OPERATORS GUIDE
FREQUENCY LIST TO THE VHF-UHF SPECTRUM
This publication has now sold well over 2500 copies since it was advertised only a few months Many listeners have asked for a guide to th wide VHF/UHF spectrum and to meet this reques
ago Now the recent updated version is selling even better No self respecting listener should
we have recently published this frequency manual It covers the range 27 to 1300 mHz and has
be without acopy. If you enjoy exploring the short wave bands then this publication will add to
been specially prepared for the UK listener Anybody who has used a scanning receiver will
your enjoyment It covers the hf spectrum from 2 to 30 mHz and gives details of transmissions
know that the wide frequency range involved means that it is difficult to know exactly where to
outside the amateur bands Specially designed for the UK and European listener it sets out in a listen This guide takes all the guessing out of monitoring. It lists all the services throughout
very easy way acomprehensive list of hundreds of interesting transmissions that will keep you
the spectrum together with both simplex and duplex frequency splits. If you ve spent your hard
occupied for days on end! Only a fraction of the cost of other similar publications it contains earned money on a scanning receiver or are considering buying one you -II find that this
details of Marine. Air, Military. Embassy. Press and News agencies. Many listings have time
publication contains a wealth of information that has previously remained un -published!
schedules included together with comprehensive RTTY details. It tells you the frequencies
used by civil and military aircraft whilst flying the Atlantic, when and where to pick up the press
bulletins, long distance marine traffic etc and much more Send today for your copy of this
£3.95 p&p 40p
worthwhile publication.

£4.95 p&p 50p

VHF-UHF AIRBAND HF OCEANIC AIRBAND

FREQUENCY LIST RADIO SUPPLEMENT
This frequency manual . s without doubt the most comprehensive list of VHF/UHF aircraf
Prepared in response to many requests for more information about the air traffic on the hf
listings available in the UK Of vital importance to the airband enthusiast or indeed any kee bands this little guide sets out to explain to the beginner how the hf band works in relation to
VHF/UHF listener it sets out in a very easy to follow manner full details of a whole host of air traffic. It contains full details of the world aircraft frequency bands in the range 2to 23 mH
stations. Every known UK airfield quencies. etc Included are Civil. RAF, USAF, MOD, Nava together with control frequencies and those commonly used for Oceanic control Also
fields on both VHF and UHF bands There are also air to air frequencies. the Red Arrow
included are many VOLMET frequencies, the Search and Rescue frequencies used by RAF
frequency, and much more Send today for your copy and find out just how much you have been helicopters and Nimrods, the Hf RT network. London Company frequent's. European control
missing!
centres etc An ideal companion for the ht alrband listener Send today for your copy

£3.95 p&p 40p £1.95 p&p 35p

18-20 MAIN ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX - 12 NORTH STREET, HORNCHURCH, ESSEX.

MAIL ORDER TO: 18-20 MAIN ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX TEL: (0702) 206835 VISA

AFFORDABLE ACCURACY
QUALITY MULTIMETERS FROM ARMON
ILLUSTRATED ANALOGUE
HC-5010 HM102BZ
£35.50+ VAT 10ADC Range, 201cD1//DC, Buzzer, Battery Test Scale £ 13.00
19 measuring ranges
HM102R
Low end voltage & current ranges, Jack for Audio o/p Voltages £11.00
20 measuring ranges
HM-1015
Rugged, Pocket size meter, for general purpose use £7.50
16 measuring ranges
Battery. Test Leads and manual included with each model.

DIGITAL
HC7030
0 1% Accuracy Standard Model £39.50
HC-6010
0.25% Accuracy, Standard Model £33.50
HC-5010T
0.25% Accuracy. TR Test Facility £39.50
DM- 105
0.5% Accuracy. Pocketable £21.50
A comprehensive range
All models have full functions and ranges and feature:
of Analogue and Pushbutton
3/
2 digit 0.5" LCD display
1 DC AC 10 amp Range ( not DM- 105)
(or Rotary Switched) Digital Models. Low battery indication Overload Protection on all ranges.
Auto zero & Auto polarity Battery, Spare Fuse, Test Leads and
ABS Plastic Casing Manual.

FULL DETAILS ON APPLICATION FROM:

ARMON ELECTRONICS LTD

DEPT A, HERON HOUSE, 109 WEMBLEY HILL ROAD, WEMBLEY, MIDDLESEX HA9 BAG
TELEPHONE: 01-902 4321. TELEX: 923985
VISA
PLEASE ADD 15% to your order for VAT. P&P Free of charge. Payment by cheque with order
Trade enquiries invited
Offer applicable to mainland UK only
Please allow 28 days for delivery

MARCH 1986
please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 33
 CALCULATING
GREY LINE PATHS
by D.J Reynolds G3ZPF

N
iti S••son•I sway: 14 N
ei nlr
. Summer

IS

Fig 1Border of daylight and darkness Fig 2 Latitude of UK in October Fig 3 Latitude of UK in April

What is a grey line? and the heating effect of its rays are The dotted line in Figure 2and Figure 3
While the term will be quite familiar to diminished. Conversely, when the north- represents the latitude of the UK with
established amateurs, anumber of those ern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun Figure 2 being for October and Figure 3
who have recently entered the hobby we have our summer and the southern being for April, around the time of the
may not have come across it before. It hemisphere has its winter. Equatorial equinox ( when the Earth is ' vertical'). It is
seems prudent therefore to give a brief regions have little or no seasonal quite easy to see how much shorter the
explanation of its significance to DX variations since the Earth tilts about its days are going to be in October while the
working at LF, before moving onto the centre and the sun will always be high in Earth's northern hemisphere is tilted
mechanics of determining the time of the the sky around the equator. away from the sun, and that since the
event and the production of overlays for rotational path of the UK crosses the
those without microcomputers. Midnight sun twilight band at an angle it will take
Figure 1shows in simplified form how Many readers will have seen variants of slightly longer to get dark.
the border of daylight and darkness Figure 1in a number of books, but even The combination of the sun being
follows a great circle around the Earth. allowing for the fact that it is diagramma- lower in the sky, plus longer periods of
The precise position will vary throughout tic there is one glaring inaccuracy. The darkness giving greater heat losses,
the year as the attitude of the Earth transition from daylight to darkness is heralds the onset of winter weather. The
changes with respect to the sun. The shown as asingle line, but in reality this band of twilight is often referred to as the
rotational axis of the Earth swings back change does not take place instantly and 'grey line' in the amateur technical press,
and forth through an angle of roughly 24 there is a region of semi- darkness in and enhanced propagation conditions
degrees each side of the vertical, and it is between the day and night areas ( Figure can occur for a0TH in twilight especially
this ' wobble' which causes the seasons 2). In Arctic and Antarctic regions the sun if the other station in the OSO is also in
of the year. never quite sets in the summer, nor fully twilight.
When the northern hemisphere is rises in the winter, and readers will
'leaning' away from the sun we have our undoubtedly be familiar with references Propagation enhancement
winter because the sun is lower in the sky to the ' land of the midnight sun'. Most, if not all, readers will be familiar
with the various layers in the ionosphere
Fig 4 Showing three locations in daylight, twilight and darkness
and their respective effects on RF. To
visualise how twilight conditions can
enhance propagation, consider Figure 4,
which shows three locations in daylight,
twilight, and darkness respectively. Sta-
tion A will only be able to communicate at
groundwave distances at LF since any
skywave radiation will be severely
attenuated, if not totally absorbed, by the
D layer. Any signal that does get past the
D layer will be reflected lojr the E layer,
only to be attenuated yet further by
another passage through the D layer.
Under daylight conditions at LF, any
signal that does finally get back to the
surface will be well below the threshold
of amateur equipment.
Since the D layer is relatively low in the
atmosphere it dissipates almost instantly

34 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 GREY LINES
when no longer in sunlight, but the E 'move' about will be well known to VHF
layer, at aheight of about 70 miles, takes types who have exploited sporadic- E
rather longer. The station at C will have propagation.
increased range over the station at A
because skywave reflections can take Sunrise and sunset times
place from the F layer, once the D and E Although the mechanics of RF
layers have dissipated. The Flayer will be propagation contain a large number of
at about 175 miles during the night, variables and uncertainties, the chances
having combined from the F1 and F2 of DX contacts will obviously increase if
layers ( 140 and 200 miles up) as darkness it is possible to find the sunrise and
fell, where it dissipates slowly through- sunset times for any point on »the Earth
out the night. As it dissipates, so the MUF for any date. Even if the said times are
will be lowered. known, there will be some areas that
Now consider the station at B whose cannot be contacted via agrey line path
Fig 5 Angled grey line path
skywave strikes the partly dissipated E since the wobble' of the earth is only
layer. Although there will be insufficient about 24 degrees. If it was 45 degress notes for other machines, and the
energy to divert the RF enough to return then sooner or later any two points on the formulae that it was based upon. The
it to earth, it will be turned to a lower earth would have twilight conditions algorithm was asimple one, and was little
angle whereupon it will continue simultaneously, but then our winters more accurate than mechanical aids, but
upwards to the F layer. When it reaches would be very bleak indeed. it proved quite useful and the notes
the F layer it will then be returned to the The calculation of sunrise and sunset within the article enabled several
Earth at a greatly enhanced range, times has occupied amateurs for amateurs to convert the program for
especially if the station at the other end decades and several mechanical aids their own machines.
of the C)S0 is in twilight with the E layer have been produced during that time. Following the publication of the article
lowering the angle of his skywave too. Although these are very useful for I was contacted by G4FKH who had
When both stations are in twilight, the general purposes, their accuracy is entered the program on his work's
signal travels in twilight for the whole of slightly limited by the fact that they take mainframe. Since the Cobol language on
its path. no account of the slight annual fluctua- that machine had no trig functions
Since real aerials are unable to focus tions in sunrise and sunset times but available it meant him typing in the entire
RF into a single line, especially at LF, work purely on the variations within a set of log tables ... such dedication.
some amount of RF will leave the grey 'typical' year. In a series of letters Gwyn drew my
line path at an angle, and enter either Taking full account of annual varia- attention to NAO technical note 46,
daylight or darkness ( Figure 5). In tions can give accuracies to within a which is issued by the Royal Greenwich
daylight the D layer will be present, and minute or so, but this requires the use of Observatory. Written by Dr B Yallop it
so LF signals will suffer severe attenua- some high powered mathematics. In contains a collection of formulae inten-
tion on their downward path. HF signals recent years the advent of the home ded for use by navigators with hand-held
would pass through, however, so do not computer has meant that these greater calculators.
think that grey line DXing is exclusively accuracies can be achieved, and this is of Among other things it shows how to
an LF affair. RF which passes into particular importance in the case of G to find sunrise and sunset times to accur-
darkness enters a domain where the F ZL paths, where 160m openings can be of acies of a minute or so, and the step by
layer is dissipating and lowering the literally just afew minutes' duration. step approach adopted by Dr Yallop
MUF. HF signals will be lost to space, means that the maths is easy for the
although LF signals will be reflected and Enter the micro amateur to understand.
return to Earth. Ifirst got to grips with the determina- Owners of Texas T199 calculators may
tion of sunrise and sunset times a few wish to note that the publication con-
Curved paths years ago after buying an Apple 2micro. tains listings for their machines, and that
Since the twilight zone will lie along a This resulted in an article in Short Wave the postal address is: Royal Greenwich
great circle, it follows that signals should Magazine ( October 1982) giving a prog- Observatory, Herstmonceux Castle,
arrive on the ' normal' beam heading, ram listing together with conversion Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RP,
always assuming that you are lucky
Fig 6 Typical world map
enough to have a beam at LF. However,
there have been a number of reported
160 140 120 130 80 60 40 29 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
instances where this has not been the NORTH

case, and to explain why requires a 80

reappraisal of the terms in which simple 70
RAE theory depicts the various layers of
60
the ionosphere.
The D, E, and F layers are generally 50

depicted as RF mirrors which reflect the

skywave back to earth, but in fact they
30
are ' clouds' of charged particles which
20
refract the skywave downwards. Even
though the net result is often the same, it 10

is significant to note the difference ELLRTOR

between the gradual turning of an RF
10
wave within the depth of the layers and
20
the reflection of light from a mirror's
surface. 30

Once the layers can be thought of as 40

clouds, it takes only one further step of
50
the imagination to realise that they will
60
obviously be very unstable regions for
RF, and that any ' swirling about' of 70
particles as they split and recombine ea
could well curve a signal off a straight
SOUTH
line path. The fact that ionised layers do

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 35
 GREY LINES
North
80
MIIIMIlerierneinilliallarne.
s. •
70 111.111111.11.»IIIIIIMMIMMIBM.C.
• •
80 et 11111111WAIMUM1111.11MIWKIMMI
•
«1111:1111•21111MIMMUNIIIII/d1,11 III
50 ill
olatmlIMIEIIIIMIIIIIMMIIMIFt a eau
40
30 meafilltillZIMIIIIIMIIBIllatItialeii
20 lesamillIIIMBIIIIIIIIIIIMMI II am im ea
•
io 11•111111111111111MMIIIIIIIIBM II emu •A
Q•( or a II al 11.1111.1.111111MMB. 111 an aell D
o
io 111111111111111111B1111111BMIIMIIIIIEB sassa
1111111111193111MIZMUMMIII I111 me ii
20
20
30 aleallifillall.M.M.11111 13 alli * a
40 ineamillIMIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIMMIIM 1s a ta 40
50 1111111111e111111MIMMIMMIIIIk nil ea
werIMMIIIIIIMIMMIMM BRCS on
60
60
r.:1111111/4•1111113M111111111111M111Mbzm
70

8, IIIIHMIIIMMIIIIIMIIMMUIIIM 80
South ealimainiMMMIIIIIMaiallIge
110 o
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Fig 7 World map overlay made for October Fig 8 Rectangle grid marked in degrees of Long and Lat

UK
e UK

World map

Overlay
Fig 9 Mercator type of plot

Twilight zone width hand. Two sets of outputs have been put
Although the route to greater accuracy together, one for the general case for
had now been found, the times of sunrise use with a world map, and the other for
and sunset were still quoted as a single those brave souls who go DXing on 160m
figure. and require greater accuracy for those G
The determination of the width of the to ZL contacts.
twilight zone, and the maths behind it, Figure 6 shows a typical world map,
were still baffling me when Gwyn wrote with Figure 7showing an overlay made
again to mention an article in the April for it from the October table of values.
1984 issue of Astronomy magazine. This The only real requirement is that the
article contained a program which went overlay is on the same axes as the map,
further than simply finding sunrise and but after presenting these notes as a
sunset times, and also found Civil, lecture at a local club it became clear
Nautical and Astronomical dawn/dusk. that the construction of an overlay from
The latter is defined as ' the instant when the table values was not as obvious a Fig 10 Plot of northern hemisphere
the sky first glows a little lighter in the process as Ihad imagined, to a signifi-
East', which was exactly what Ihad been cant number of those present. drawing office suppliers in the form of
trying to find. Consider Figure 8, which is arectangle draughting paper. To the uninitiated, this
The listing was quite straightforward, of the same size as the map to be used. looks like a high quality grease- proof
and written in a way which could easily Mark on the degrees of latitude from the paper, and is very easy to see through.
be used on any micro with the Basic map but divide the horizontal axis into 24 For the ambitious reader the shaded
language. It certainly ran first time on my rather than degrees longitude. Now look areas can be done with ' Letratone' which
BBC machine, and while it did not have at Figure 1, which shows the velues for comes in avariety of shades, and is what I
the facility to identify long and short October. Starting at zero latitude, and used for the artwork of this article. In
paths directly ( as with my own program) plotting the sunrise/set curve, the time Figure 7 the darker areas represent
it was interesting to compare the values shown is 0546 which can be entered as complete darkness and the lighter areas
output by each. point ' A' in Figure 8. Work upwards in twilight.
latitude, plotting each point as you go, One slight snag with the mercator type
For those without computers until arriving at point ' B' whereupon you of plot is illustrated in Figure 9, where the
So far this is all pretty academic for start down the sunset column, ending up entire length of the overlay cannot be
readers without access to amicro, but it at ' D'. viewed in one go as it overhangs the map
occurred to me that the results could be Hopefully it will now be clear how to edge. Although sliding the overlay
expressed in tabular form so as to be of construct an overlay, with the same across to the other side soon reveals
use to awider audience. Further thinking process being repeated for each month. this, the minor inconvenience can be
indicated that such tables could be used Obviously ( famous last word) overlays overcome completely by duplicating the
to construct a set of overlays to suit will need drawing on transparent mater- world map alongside, as shown. For the
whatever size map the reader had to ial, and this can be obtained from sake of clarity ( and my sanity) Ihave not

36 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 GREY LINES
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk
+90 — — — — + 90 — — — — + 90 - - -
80 — 0649 1645 — 80 0420 — — 1903 80 0714 - - 1622
70 0239 0618 1719 2057 70 0454 0833 1451 1835 70 0619 - - 1718
60 0346 0607 1731 1952 60 0501 0724 1602 1825 60 0556 0836 1502 1742
50 0413 0601 1737 1925 50 0500 0651 1636 1826 50 0540 0737 1601 1758
40 0427 0557 1741 1911 40 0458 0630 1657 1829 40 0527 0703 1635 1812
30 0434 0554 1745 1904 30 0453 0614 1712 1834 30 0514 0639 1700 1824
20 0438 0551 1748 1901 20 0447 0602 1725 1840 20 0501 0619 1720 1837
+10 0439 0549 1750 1900 + 10 0439 0551 1736 1848 + 10 0447 0602 1737 1851
0 0437 0546 1753 1902 0 0429 0540 1747 1858 0 0431 0546 1753 1907
-10 0434 0544 1755 1905 - 10 0417 0530 1758 1911 - 10 0413 0529 1809 1926
20 0427 0541 1758 1912 20 0400 0518 1809 1927 20 0349 0512 1827 1950
30 0417 0538 1802 1922 30 0338 0505 1823 1949 30 0317 0451 1848 2022
40 0401 0534 1806 1938 40 0306 0448 1840 2023 40 0227 0425 1914 2112
50 0335 0528 1812 2005 50 0208 0425 1903 2121 50 0001 0348 1951 2343
60 0244 0519 1821 2057 60 — 0348 1940 — 60 - 0242 2057 -
70 — 0501 1840 — 70 — 0225 2105 — 70 - - -
80 — 0409 1935 — 80 — — — — 80 - -
-90 — — — — - 90 — — — — - 90 - -

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk Latitude Dawn Rise Set Dusk
+90 - - - - + 90 - - - - + 90 - - - -
80 0757 - - 1611 80 0559 - - 1842 80 - 0904 1526 -
70 0646 - - 1722 70 0552 0948 1442 1837 70 0402 0729 1658 2026
60 0618 0903 1505 1749 60 0548 0815 1614 1840 60 0441 0700 1727 1946
50 0600 0759 1609 1808 50 0543 0734 1654 1845 50 0457 0644 1742 1929
40 0545 0722 1645 1823 40 0536 0709 1719 1852 40 0504 0634 1751 1921
30 0531 0656 1711 1837 30 0529 0651 1739 1859 30 0507 0627 1759 1918
20 0517 0635 1732 1851 20 0520 0636 1752 1907 20 0507 0620 1805 1918
+10 0502 0617 1750 1905 + 10 0510 0623 1805 1917 + 10 0504 0615 1811 1921
0 0445 0600 1807 1922 0 0458 0610 1817 1929 0 0500 0609 1816 1925
-10 0425 0453 1825 1942 - 10 0444 0558 1830 1944 - 10 0453 0604 1821 1932
20 0400 0524 1843 2007 20 0425 0544 1843 2002 20 0443 0558 1827 1942
30 0326 0502 1905 2041 30 0400 0528 1859 2027 30 0429 0551 1834 1956
40 0233 0435 1932 2134 40 0322 0509 1918 2105 40 0407 0542 1842 2017
50 - 0355 2012 - 50 0211 0441 1945 2215 50 0332 0530 1854 2052
60 - 0243 2124 - 60 - 0356 2030 - 60 0216 0511 1912 2206
70 - - - - 70 - 0200 2223 - 70 - 0435 1948 -
80 - - - - 80 - - - - 80 - 0219 2157
-90 - - - - 90 - - - - - 90 - - -

Fig 11 Map of the UK Fig 12 Map of ZL with

with specific OTHs marked specific OTHs marked

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 37
 GREY LINES
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND 51 North 0West

Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk

Oct 0411 0601 1737 1927

Nov 0501 0653 1633 1825
Dec 0542 0742 1556 1757
Jan 0601 0803 1604 1806
Feb 0543 0737 1651 1845
Mar 0456 0646 1740 1930

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND 50.5 North 5West

Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk

Oct 0431 0621 1757 1947

Nov 0521 0713 1654 1845
Dec 0602 0801 1617 1817
Jan 0621 0823 1625 1826
Feb 0603 0757 1711 1905 Fig 13 Time comparison graph
Mar 0516 0705 1801 1950 those for ZL, either by simply studying
the tables or by producing graphs of the
type shown in Figure 13. Note the
NORTHERN IRELAND 55 North 8West variation in times for OTHs at the
extremities of the UK.
Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk

Oct 0434 0636 1806 2008 Checking criterion for paths

Nov 0533 0737 1653 1857 A short path exists when the station at
Dec 0620 0834 1608 1822 kW view the western end of the path has sunset at
Jan 0640 0857 1614 1831 about the same time that the eastern
Feb 0617 0824 1709 1915 station has sunrise. A long path exists
Mar 0522 0723 1807 2008 when the station at the eastern end of the
path has sunset around the same time
Top view,
that the western station has sunrise.
NORTHERN SCOTLAND 58 North 4West
In conclusion
Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk
Hopefully the charts will be found
Oct 0409 0621 1748 2001 useful, and readers will be able to
Nov 0517 0731 1627 1841 construct overlays for maps in their
Dec 0609 0837 1533 1801 shacks. It is certainly far easier than
Jan 0630 0902 1538 1809 Fig 14 going through the maths each time, and
Feb 0603 0821 1640 1857 does mean that those without access to a
Mar 0501 0712 1746 1957 drawn in the map completely, but indic- micro can make use of the enhancement
ated the position of the UK on each map. of propagation. The months given do not
Mercator plots are not the only ones give a complete year, but do cover the
MIDLANDS 52.5 North 2West available, and most atlases contain polar 'winter DX season' on the LF bands. The
plots of the northern and southern monthly outputs are for the first day of
Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk
hemispheres. Figure 10 shows a plot of each month, and can be interpolated if
Oct 0415 0610 1744 1939 the northern hemisphere with the values required, but note that the monthly
Nov 0509 0706 1636 1833 from the October table plotted on it. The variations follow a roughly sinusoidal
Dec 0552 0758 1556 1802 overlay is rotated rather than slid across, pattern, not alinear one. Overlays can be
Jan 0613 0821 1603 1811 as with the mercator projection, and the used for stations outside the UK,
Feb 0552 0752 1653 1852 whole of the overlay is visible, albeit one although they are more easily read over a
Mar 0502 0656 1746 1940 hemisphere, so this may suit some world map centred on their own country.
readers more. Stations within the UK can interpolate
Great circle maps are acommon article the times given to produce tables for
NEW ZEALAND (
North Island) 36 South in many shacks, but there is a snag to their own 0TH, but this will only be
174 East using them. Anyone who has one will necessary for the G to ZL case, as the
realise that the lines of longitude change difference will be too small to be noticed
Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk
shape around the map, due to the way on the world map.
Oct 1633 1800 0628 0755 that an entire sphere has been ' unwrap- The transition from day to night varies
Nov 1545 1720 0656 0831 ped' to give true bearings. This means in duration across the world, which
Dec 1515 1701 0726 0912 that an overlay will only be valid at one regular globe trotters will be aware of.
Jan 1522 1710 0744 0933 position on the map and cannot be This may appear to be at odds with the
Feb 1602 1741 0734 0912 rotated around it as with a polar plot. constant width shown for the twilight
Mar 1640 1809 0703 0832 zone, and it confused me too at first.
The G to ZL path Looking at Figure 14, it will be seen that
Dealing with the G to ZL path with for a station at the equator to pass
NEW ZEALAND (
South Island) 46 South accuracy, while making the tables useful through the twilight zone requires a far
170 East over the whole of the UK is not simple, smaller rotation of the earth than for one
Month Dawn Rise Set Dusk hopefully the method adopted will be of at a more northerly ( or southerly)
some use to all. Figure 11 and Figure 12 latitude, and this is why it gets dark very
Oct 1628 1811 0649 0832 show maps of the UK and ZL with specific quickly in some countries.
Nov 1517 1716 0732 0931 OTHs marked on each. Their locations Finally, my thanks to anyone who I
Dec 1415 1645 0813 1044 were chosen so that each country is pestered for information during the
Jan 1413 1653 0834 1113 'bracketed' to enable interpolation for writing of this article, and especially to
Feb 1525 1733 0814 1021 any 0TH on the map. Readers then Gwyn ( G4FKH) without whose help it
Mar 1627 1815 0730 0917 compare times for their own 00TH with would not have been possible.

38 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 HAVE YOU HEARD? LOOKING FOR AHANDHELD? READ ON!
KT200 EE UHF Transceiver — less nicads/charger.
Empty battery case £ 149 + £5.00 p&p

KT200 EE VHF Transceiver 140/150 MHz

£169 + £5.00 p&p

KT400 EE UHF Transceiver 430-440 MHz

£189.00 + £5.00 p&p

£1000 INSTANT CREDIT coeSS

iAr
HP/PERSONAL LOANS AVAILABLE VISA ”MAmmECAN
DCPRESS
M.1111
RWC CREDrTCARD (
written details on request)

HI-TEC WORLDWIDE LIMITED

584 Hagley Road West, Quinton, Birmingham B68 OBS
Tel: 021-421 8201 (24hrs) Telex: 334303 TXAGWM-G

NEW AND BRITISH!

FROM REPRO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD

Model LA/2502 Model SP/1001

25 watt Switchable Amplifier Speech Processor. Specifically designed for the U.K. market by
with Supply On' and ' Power On' REPRO. Its ' Speech Power' is devasting. Complete with operating
LED indicators. 28-30 MHz. Complete with instructions. Made in U.K. instructions. Supplied ready wired for your rig..Made in U.K.
£22.95 INCL. P + P. £38.00 INCL. P+- P.

Trade enquiries contact Repro Electronic Systems Ltd Tel: 0474 332101
All Repro products now available from:

Midland Radio Centre Westmount Communications Inrange Ltd J A Wright Electronics Ltd
133 Flaxley Road 257a High St 8 Marine Court 816 London Road
Birmingham London St Leonards-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea
Tel: 021 7844928 Tel: 01-859-5017 Tel: 042444 3185 Tel: 0702 714102

Communications Pama & Co Two to One Northampton Electronics

10 North Street Pama House, 433 Wilmslow 475 Woolwich Road Tel: 0604 61397
Strood, Kent Road, Manchester London SE17
Tel: 0634 716422 Tel: 061 4458918 Tel: 858 8715

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 39

MARCH 1986
 COBRA CONVERSION
PART II
Roger Alban GW3SPA continues with the conversion of
the Cobra multi- mode CB sets for the 10m amateur band
Alignment dc voltmeter directly to the output of the Check the power levels on channel 1
Having built and modified the logic phase comparator and take sensible on the low- band and channel 40 on the
circuitry feeding the program Iines to the readings as the dc output also contains a high- band to obtain, as far as possible, an
PLL chip, it is worthwhile checking that relatively high content of 10kHz derived even power output over the complete
you are obtaining the correct logic from the two inputs of the phase new operating frequency range of the
values before proceeding to the next comparator. It is therefore essential that set.
stage of adjusting the tuning of the the dc readings are taken from the The author found that it was not
phase locked loop. output side of the low-pass filter. This necessary to adjust any of the tuning
By far the easiest way to align the may be found on the set PCB by fi rst of al I cores associated with the power ampli-
phase locked loop is to examine the dc locating pin 7on the PLL chip, the phase fier stages as these stages of the
output from the phase comparator. comparator output. transmitter appeared to be broadband.
However, it is not possible to connect a Finally, with the use of the amateur
Table 5 New frequency allocation Output connection station main receiver, check either side
The output is connected to an R- C of the transmitter carrier frequency to
CHANNEL LOW MID HIGH network forming the low-pass filter ensure that a pure carrier is being
1 28.46 28.86 29.26 feeding the capacitance diode in the transmitted on either the AM or FM
VCO tuned circuit. The dc output can be mode. Check the frequency of the
2 28.47 28.87 29.27
taken from the middle of the low-pass carrier, and if not correct, adjust L37 to
3 28.48 28.88 29.28 filter by soldering a piece of wire to the obtain the correct transmit frequency.
4 28.50 28.90 29.30 printed circuit side of the PCB. The Switch the set to the USB mode and
5 28.51 28.91 29.31 author found that adc oscilloscope gave again key the transmitter. With the aid of
a reasonable indication of the output dc the main amateur station receiver, adjust
6 28.52 28.92 29.32
value, as well as showing if there is L38 to obtain the correct operating
7 28.53 28.93 29.33 any instability existing within the PLL frequency for USB. With the set in the
8 28.55 28.95 29.35 loop. LSB mode, key the transmitter and adjust
9 28.56 28.96 Having now checked that the correct L39 to obtain the correct operating
29.36
logic levels are present on the PLL frequency.
10 28.57 28.97 29.37 program lines, switch the set to channel The set was designed so that the USB
11 28.58 28.98 29.38 40 on the mid- band and adjust the VCO and LSB will be resolved on the same
12 28.60 29.00 29.40 tuning coil core, L18 ( found next to the receiver operating frequency as for AM
13 10.24MHz crystal), by unscrewing the or FM.
28.61 29.01 29.41
core until a reading of 5.5 volts is
14 28.62 29.02 29.42 obtained. The loop should now be Receiver tuning
15 28.63 29.03 29.43 locked. Tune the set to channel 20 on the mid-
16 28.65 29.05 29.45 A further check can be carried out by band, inject a signal of 29.1MHz into the
17 observing the dc voltage reading when aerial socket and adjust the tuning cores
28.66 29.06 29.46
changing from one band to another. of the receiver RF amplifier: L7, L8 and
18 28.67 29.07 29.47 Ensure that the dc voltage is varying in L9. Reduce the level of injected signal
19 28.68 29.08 29.48 sympathy with the operating frequency until it is just audible from the set's
20 28.70 29.10 29.50 selected. You may find that the tuning loudspeaker and again adjust the tuning
core of the VCO coil, L18, has to be cores of L7, L8, and L9 for maximum audio
21 28.71 29.11 29.51
adjusted so that it is nearly completely from the loudspeaker.
22 28.72 29.12 29.52 unscrewed from the coil former. If this is If you do not own or cannot obtain a
23 • 28.75 29.15 29.55 the case, then you will need to modify the suitable signal. generator, the receiver
24 28.73 29.13 number of turns on L18. The author front-end can be tuned from an off air
29.53
desoldered L18 from the PCB and signal generated by another amateur
25 28.74 29.14 29.54
rewound the coil former with ten turns of station. Remember from the previous
26 28.76 29.16 29.56 36swg wire; remember to replace the pot discussion that the operating frequency
27 28.77 29.17 29.57 core when re- assembling the coil generated by the channel change switch
28 28.78 former. log ic code does not necessarily change
29.18 29.58
Having completed this stage of the in 10kHz steps from one channel to the
29 28.79 29.19 29.59
tuning exercise the loop should now be next.
30 28.80 29.20 29.60 locked and the VCO should be operating Switch the set to the USB mode and,
31 28.81 29.21 29.61 on the correct frequencies. with the aid of the main amateur station
32 28.82 29.22 29.62 transmitter, inject a USB signal into the
Transmitter tuning set at achosen operating frequency and
33 28.83 29.23 29.63 The next step is to adjust the tuning of adjust L33 until the signal is successfully
34 28.84 29.24 29.64 the transmitter. Connect a 50 ohm resolved. Repeat the same tuning opera-
35 28.85 29.25 29.65 dummy load and SWR meter to the aerial tion for LSB, but on th is occasion adjust
socket of the set. With the SWR meter L34 to resolve the signal. The new
36 28.86 29.26 29.66
switched to read forward power, key the operating frequency relationship with
37 28.87 29.27 29.67 transmitter and adjust L52 and L53 for channel number is shown in Table 5.
38 28.88 29.28 29.68 maximum output power on channel 19 on The cost of the modification is approx-
39 28.89 29.29 29.69 the mid- band. L52 and L53 form a imately £ 1: the cost of using a few
bandpass filter on the output side of the switching diodes and a small piece of
40 28.90 29.30 29.70
transmitter mixer. Veroboard.

40 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 COBRA CONVERSION
Simple crystal modification between the channel switch and the ter shift, can be incorporated.
If you should feel that modifying the program lines to the PLL chip to correct When using repeater shift it is neces-
binary adder to put the set on the ten the binary code. A channel switch giving sary for the transmit frequency to be
metre amateur band is slightly compli- a group of 40 sequential binary codes is 100kHz below the receiver frequency. If a
cated, asimpler method is to change the not always readily available, although spare address line of the memory chip is
value of the 15MHz crystal. To calculate such a switch does exist and can be put at logic level 1then it should be on
the new value of crystal frequency found in the vast majority of British transmit when the repeater shift facility
required we need to take another close specified CB sets. is required only, and at all other times
look at the various operating frequen- The alternative is to use a memory held at logic level 0.
cies within the set. device. The existing binary values pro- Another group of unique addresses
If we select channel 30 on the high- duced by the channel switch will become will be produced under transmit condit-
band, the unconverted set will be the address lines of the memory device. ions containing abinary value which will
operating on a frequency of 28.205MHz Each individual address location can be fed to the program lines of the PLL
hold a unique binary number which can chip to ensure that the transmit fre-
and the VCO will be operating at a
frequency of 10.695MHz below be fed to the program lines of the PLL quency is 100kHz below the receive
28.205MHz, which is 17.51MHz. The value chip. It should therefore be possible, frequency. The problem now encoun-
of Fin will be 17.51MHz minus 15.00MHz, with the aid of amemory chip, to provide tered is which type of memory device
which equals 251M Hz. If the modified set the correct binary codes to ensure that should be used?
is to operate on the FM portion of the ten the operating frequencies of the set
metre amateur band, it is advisable to remain in step with the channel selected. 2716 EPROM
make channel 30 on the high- band There are also other advantages in The memory device to be used must
correspond with the calling frequency of using a memory chip. The operating have the ability to hold its memory
29.6MHz. Therefore, the VCO will now be frequency range of the set can now be contents when the set is disconnected
operating at afrequency of 18.505MHz. extended by adding to the address lines from the power supply. The memory
For the loop to remain locked with the additional logic levels from the band device chosen for this application is an
same binary values as for the uncon- switch. Therefore, it is possible to create ultra-violet erasable programmable read
verted set, it will be necessary for F,, to a unique binary number for each chan- only memory ( EPROM).
nel, depending upon the band selected. Many commercial EPROMs require a
continue to operate on a frequency of
2.51MHz. Therefore, the value of the new Again, the binary values held within number of different voltage levels, some
down mixing crystal oscillator frequency these unique addresses can be arranged in excess of 12 volts, for the device to
so as to give a continuous frequency operate. However, there is an EPROM
will be 18.905MHz minus 2.51MHz, which
gives a frequency value of 16.395MHz. coverage in 10kHz steps over 120 that only requires a single five volt
The resulting operation of the VCO and channels. Other facilities, such as repea- supply to be able to read its memory. This
down mixer crystal oscillator for the mid-
band and low- bands is shown in Table 6. Fig 7 Circuit diagram of 2716 memory board
It will be immediately seen that different
values of crystal frequency will be • 11111 + eV

required for the set to operate on the

other frequency bands, as shown in 9 111111111'.
F3101 Ft 20.c
, 1, , Vo r,

Table 5. Oec TIP3055

However, all is not lost! If the mclaslot

1355

16.395MHz crystal is used on the other ,P

0 7 PtflPsflflpl1109 r:

bands, then, besides giving the required

Pr,
operating frequencies on the high- band,
it will give a slightly different group of
operating frequencies on the other two •1111
• I 0
bands. For example, the operating
frequencies on the mid- band will be 451

50kHz below the frequencies shown in

Table 5, and the low- band will be 100kHz 3 7 1407

lower in frequency.
This, in real terms, means that the top
five channels of the mid- band will be lost, 1715, ••
V,

which is the frequency range between P10

CS

29.25MHz and 29.30MHz. However, as a POPP

07
result of the American specification 05

regarding frequency jumps between OP

04

channels, the bottom end of the high- rrer131113 03

band starts at 29.6MHz. What appears at

first to be a disadvantage turns into an
advantage. The operating frequencies IV

on the low- band will lose five channels

near the top end between 28.81MHz and *VI 3-7
28.85MHz, but will gain an extra ten
channels at the lower frequency end. 41k

This will extend the frequency coverage

of the set down to 28.36MHz. However,
the main disadvantage of the odd
frequency jumps between channel num- 410

bers still remains. P5 P4 le3 P Pl PO

00.1/npt .. tch

ern

Memory board
If the problem of the odd frequency Channel * rude',
,<1
0455

jumping between channels is to be ••nd • witeh

solved then we either have to change the

channel switch or insert some device

41
MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement
 COBRA CONVERSION
reconnected to the 8 volt supply by
2816 EPROM BINARY ADD PINS ON MAIN PCB
. means of another wire strap soldered to
Connect the track side of the PCB.
pin number Function To pin number Function Having completed the construction of
8 the memory board, leave the integrated
Ao 7on ICa A,
circuits disconnected until the intercon-
7 A, 5 on ICa A, nection wiring has been completed. It is
6 A2 3 on ICa A2 also advisable to try to keep the
5 A, 1on ICa A, interconnection wiring as short as possi-
4 ble, as large values of RF will be present
A, 7on ICb A,
within the set under transmit conditions.
3 5 on ICb A,
A 5 To achieve this the author found the
able b Address line interconnections most suitable place to mount the memory
board was directly behind the channel
EPROM is called the Intel 2716, which has used to pick up the required address and switch. The memory board was con-
been in circulation for many years. It data program lines which will be con- nected firmly to the inside metal chassis
operates on TTL logic levels, that is, logic nected to the EPROM. of the set using an L-shaped bracket
level 1 being plus five volts and logic The EPROM circuitry is constructed on fabricated out of thin aluminium sheet. A
level 0 being zero volts. It draws an a small piece of Veroboard, and the 6 core ribbon cable was soldered to the
operating current of approximately component layout, as used by the author address lines on the memory board and
100mA, and therefore a separate stabil- is shown in Figure 8. It is recommended the other end soldered into the holes
ised voltage supply will be required to that the three integrated circuits should which were left after removing the binary
drive the 2716 from the 13.8V set supply. be mounted in IC holders which will adder ICs. The interconnections for the
We do, however, have a problem. The prevent the ICs from being damaged by address lines are shown in Table 6.
Motorola MC145106 PLL chip requires the build-up of static when the board is
CMOS logic levels. The manufacturer's constructed. It will also give you the Location of channel switch
data sheet specifies that the minimum opportunity to carry out some voltage The exact location of the correct
voltage value for logic level 1must not be checks when the circuit has been channel switch functions on the PCB is
less than 0.7 times the value of the supply constructed to ensure that all the wiring shown diagrammatically in Figure 6. To
voltage. If the supply voltage is 8V, then is correct. make a neat job of the soldering of the
the minimum acceptable value of voltage The various interconnections between interconnection wires the author found
to obtain logic value 1will be 5.6V. the memory board and the set were made it helpful to remove the screws holding
The problem can be overcome by using with flat ribbon cable which makes aneat the front panel of the set to the chassis
a non- inverting open collector buffer. job of wiring and prevents the modifi- and move the front panel forward
The device selected was the 7407 which cation from resembling a bird's nest! slightly.
contains 6 buffers on each chip. The A few modifications should be under- The EPROM data lines are connected
integrated circuit is driven from the taken on the PCB track of the set. The to the program lines of the PLL chip by
stabilised 5 volt supply and the open. 47ki2 resistors, which were connected to using 8 core ribbon cable soldered
collectors are connected via 4.71d2 the channel switch inputs of the binary between the memory board and the
resistors to the 8 volt supply. This will adder integrated circuits, are also con- holes left after removing the binary
produce CMOS logic levels at the nected to the 8 volt supply of the set to adder ICs. The correct interconnections
collector for each buffer which will be produce CMOS logic levels. The EPROM for the data lines are shown in Table 7,
fed to the program lines of the PLL chip. modification will now require that these and the correct location of the program
The full circuit diagram of the memory logic levels should be TTL logic levels to lines are shown in Figure 6.
board is shown in Figure 7. feed the address lines of the EPROM. It Pin 10 of the PLL chip is permanently
The five volt stabilised supply is will therefore be necessary to reconnect connected to ground via asoldered strap
produced by a TIP3055 pass transistor these pull-up resistors to the 5 volt to ensure that program line P8 is always
and a 5.6 volt Zener diode. The pass regulated supply. at logic level 0. If we are to retain the
transistor is mounted with amica washer To achieve this alteration, the PCB existing down mixer crystal and adjust it
to the metal side chassis of the set, so track of the set will need to be cut in a to operate on afrequency of 14.995M Hz,
that the metal case of the set acts as a number of places. The isolated pieces of as discussed earlier, the binary value on
heatsink. track remaining connected to these pull- the program lines of the PLL chip will
up resistors will be attached together by need to be increased to obtain the
Installation of the EPROM board soldering pieces of wire to the track side desired divide- by- N numbers for the set
In the modified PLL circuit, the two of the PCB and eventually connecting all to operate on the FM portion of the
binary adder integrated circuits will not the pull-up resistors shown in the amateur ten metre band. It will therefore
be required and can therefore be memory board circuit diagram to the be necessary to make program line Pg
desoldered and removed from the PCB 5volt supply. permanently at logic level 1. This will
of the set. The holes left in the PCB In cutting the track of the PCB, part of entail desoldering the earthing link and
where the legs of the integrated circuits the track which carries the 8volt supply connecting pin 10 to pin 1, which is the 8
made contact with the PCB track will be will become isolated and will need to be volt supply feeding the PLL chip. This
modification will add abinary value of 256
Table 7 Data line connections
to the program line value.
2716 EPROM BINARY ADDER PINS ON MAIN PCB The next stage of the modification
concerns the band switch. The existing
Connect pin number Function To pin number Function
wiring of the band switch connects 8
9 0, 10 on ICa P, volts to the diode matrix, as shown in
10 01 11 on ICa PI Figure 4. The wiring will need to be
11 12 on ICa altered, but before disconnecting any
0 2 P2
wires study the wires soldered to the
13 0, 13 on ICa P,
back of the band switch as shown in
14 04 10 on ICb P 4 Figure 9. Remove wire number 1, which
15 0, 11 on ICb P, links two terminals of the band switch,
16 0, 12 on ICb then remove wires 2, 3 and 4 from the
P 6
switch, desoldering their other ends
17 0, 13 on ICb P,
from the PCB of the set.

42 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 COBRA CONVERSION
1•■•13•/..1.1.11..1., • • • R 13 W 11413.././ `5,11.5/./../ r +1111f Stab

11•111.11...4.4•1 • 41 U.S DI fole•Mefea•B•1114111141111411141 Emitter of 111, 3055

IIMIllemnwomm,.
li• It 1. U•11.11./..WoW•lt IrellfeW • To other circuits reetririnfl+ 5 V " 33
- qv, :-._ ••• 533/1 - Mr---5313
1,1 135./.3../.1•••5 55 S. 5 • 5i• 4S - 03 .S I\ a • B Collector of TIP3053
fem. 444. •MINIMUM,
1411 IB•1111 4 » 4114111•11 I • 1. 44We • If »Alba • • If•a41
7 4 Merrirl - Ma ,
Rem I a n•ur I 43 ba. In•Mb•
•14 ,1•1B ,1•111am
1.55 1111./.115 1/./..1 it b 114 • ii SAlba I 4111b :• A 111••
IMIIMIMBIBIMIMMMIMS•aliaMIMMIIIMMM • 1
•4/ B•laba ••• II ft 114.41 34 ,11 « 4•1 1.114 • I
abIalai• • • lalibba 111111•1111 ' Mal IN • à
•4I ••••• « 41B4B It 111 4.« 4 13 il .. 1141 • S l. • •••
•••••••••••• • blaniollInna alan ,•• fa• eau
I.Jt 111.3I•71.Œ.5i•M I 4.11•E f 1/..I/51 U *jug ii a = Illeee of TIP301311
1../ 1/./.1115 111•114111 /1
.3. / w MOE./ is '
,
T M -1 I:" el i
VII I Ababa «../.113 114 51 1f .E. I .. . 3
mIlmnummulmmu.•••• 15.•••m551511•1mm
V/ I /1P1/.15-5/..M.ffl 11.1 VIII 1.2 1 .
tti m•II.B."«•••• i . II ' ; e
.••••,.. • - • -,••
ril•••••••N•iz•Z•B•11....• 541 NEIVAR Ir IU•111•11.3
marau41111•1,
11•N•idefi. 35.5 3 43 .115:1E41 11 NfrAell 1141.1e1L5M.1
3.5./.7/1 4. 11 41 4111 4Z I
/I 11 -43.1 J i•M•111413.3
/ Ito/ el rigor, %IIF •".a•I• Off/ rpt switch
Viol*/ d! MARI Pile4C•M 7•11. 17.94.3../.7/511(41b1
•Immum um» - • m-
P.11/111•31 t 111•3 eV*. /4111 Z 7. Set ground

Fig 9 Wire connections to the backs of the band

switch as viewed from the component side of the
Fig 8 Circuit layout of EPROM board PCB

Connect terminal 1of the switch to the CHANNEL -N HEX Po

P8 P7 Po P5 P4 P3 P2 PI
5volt regulated supply and terminal 2to
Low 1 282 1 A 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0
pin 23, A8 on the EPROM holder. Connect
terminal 3 to pin 1, A, on the EPROM Low 40 321 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
holder, and terminal 4 to pin 2, Mid 1 322 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
A6 on the EPROM holder. 0 0 1
Mid 40 361 6 9 1 0 1 1 0 1
High 1 362 6 A 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0
Repeater shift
The repeater shift facility is achieved High 40 401 9 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
by making address line Ag logic level 1
during transmit. The logic level voltage is normally open contact of the switch is Table 8 Modified PLL program line logic codes
taken from the Tx/Rx circuitry of the set, now connected to the Tx/Rx logic
which operates between zero and 8volts. circuitry of the transceiver. This can be
To convert these voltage levels to an found on the set PCB at a wire strap Table 9 New channel/frequency allocation for
acceptable TTL logic voltage it will be numbered JP47. The wire can either be EPROM modification
necessary to clamp the logic voltage soldered to the wire strap on the
which is fed to the address line A9 by component side of the PCB, or soldered CHANNEL LOW MID HIGH
using a4.7 volt Zener diode mounted on to the track side of the PCB directly
1 28.51 28.91 29.31
the memory board. beneath the wire strap.
2 28.52 28.92 29.32
It will be necessary to be able to switch The TIP3055 pass transistor is mounted
3 28.53 28.93 29.33
the repeater shift facility on and off, and on the inside of the case just behind the 4 28.54 28.94 29.34
ideally it would be convenient to have memory board, to keep all the connec- 5 28.55 28.95 29.35
the repeater switch located on the front ting wires as short as possible. A wire is 6 28.56 28.96 29.36
panel. Unfortunately, there is no room on taken from the collector of the pass 7 28.57 28.97 29.37
the front panel to locate an additional transistor and is attached to the 13.8 volt 8 28.58 28.98 29.38
switch, so one of the existing switches supply, feeding the set on the back of the 9 28.59 28.99 29.39
will have to be used to provide the on/off switch which is attached to the 10 28.60 29.00 29.40
repeater shift facility. volume control. The 13.8 volt feed should 11 28.61 29.01 29.41
The most appropriate switch to use is be taken to the set side of the supply 12 28.62 29.02 29.42
the channel 9 switch. This is a switch after the switch contact to ensure that 13 28.63 29.03 29.43
which, on the unmodified set, places the the voltage supply feeding the memory 14 28.64 29.04 29.44
set on the CB emergency channel 9, board is removed when the switch is in 15 28.65 29.05 29.45
irrespective of the channel number the off position. 16 28.66 29.06 29.46
17 28.67 29.07 29.47
selected by the channel switch. It also
18 28.68 29.08 29.48
alters the seven segment display to Voltage checks
19 28.69 29.09 29.49
illuminate channel number 9. The earth wire connected to the
20 28.70 29.10 29.50
This facility will not be required on the memory board is also connected to a
21 28.71 29.11 29.51
modified set and can therefore be large area of the set PCB earth track 29.52
22 28.72 29.12
dispensed with. The front panel will need close to the PLL chip, and the 8 volt 23 28.73 29.13 29.53
to be moved forward from the set to aid supply of the set is fed to the memory 24 28.74 29.14 29.54
the removal of the channel 9switch, and board by a short length of wire con- 25 28.75 29.15 29.55 -
the three wires soldered to the terminals nected to pin 1 on the PLL chip. The 26 28.76 29.16 29.56
of the switch will need to be removed. It interconnection wiring between the set 27 28.77 29.17 29.57
will be necessary to connect the two and the memory board should now be 28 28.78 29.18 29.58
wires which are normally connected complete. 29 28.79 29.19 29.59
electrically when the switch is in the off Do not insert the three integrated 30 28.80 29.20 29.60
position. You will find that the remaining circuits into the holders on the memory 31 28.81 29.21 29.61
wire is connected to the small PCB, board until the following voltage checks 32 28.82 29.22 29.62
forming part of the channel switch have been carried out. Switch on the set 33 28.83 29.23 29.63
assembly. This wire can be disconnected and check that the 5 volt regulated 34 28.84 29.24 29.64
from the channel switch PCB and can be supply is operating at the correct voltage 35 28.85 29.25 29.65
by measuring the voltage on pins 21 and 36 28.86 29.26 29.66
discarded.
37 28.87 29.27 29.67
The address line A9 of the EPROM pin 24 on the EPROM. Also check to see if the
38 28.88 29.28 29.68
22 can now be connected with a small 5 volts are present on pin 14 of the two
39 28.89 29.29 29.69
length of wire via a4.7k0 resistor to the 7407 ICs.
40 28.90 29.30 29.70
centre contact of the switch. The Now check the voltages on the address

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 43
 COBRA CONVERSION
lines. The logic voltage on pin 8 of the Having successfully completed these The alignment procedure is similar to
EPEi0M, Ao, should be alternating tests, switch off the set and insert the that already discussed for the binary
between zero and 5volts as the channel programmed 2716 EPROM and the two adder modification. Care must be taken
switch is rotated. Select a number of 7407 ICs into their holders on the memory when aligning the VCO as the tuning
different channels and check that the board. Switch the set back on and core is directly beneath the memory
logic levels on pin 8, Ao, through to pin 3, examine the logic levels on the program board. For those of you without the
A5 ,correspond with the channel switch lines feeding the PLL chip. The exact facility to program your own EPROM, a
codes shown in Table 3. location of the program lines on the set programmed EPROM is available direct
Check that when the band switch is in PCB is shown in Figure 6. Remember from the magazine at a price of £8.50
the low position, pin 2, A6 ,is at logic level here that the logic levels will be at CMOS inclusive. This programmed EPROM will
1.0n the mid- band, pin 1, A7 , should be at values. With amultimeter or logic probe, give the operating frequencies (Table 9).
logic level 1and on the high- band, pin 23, check the logic levels on the program You will notice that the odd hops in
A8 , should be at logic level 1. With the lines and compare them with the values frequency experienced as aresult of the
repeater switch on, check that on given in Table 8 for channels 1and 40 on FCC specification have now disap-
transmit pin 22, A9, is at logic level 1. At all the low, mid and high- bands. If the set peared and that the relationship
other times pins 1, 2, 22 and 23 should be passes this test it is now ready for the between operating frequency and chan-
at logic level 0. various tuned circuits to be aligned. nel number is sequential in 10kHz steps.

LOOK WHAT YOU GET

EVERY MONTH IN

RADIO
*Á
* DX DIARY Don Field G3XTT with all the news of rare
DX, contests and DXpeditions

* ON THE BEAM Glen Ross G8MWR with all the

news and comment from bands above 50MHz

• G3OSS TESTS Angus McKenzie - the fairest, most

comprehensive reviews available anywhere

MORE NEWS, MORE FEATURES, MORE FUN, MORE STYLE

THAN ANY MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET TODAY
Make sure of your copy by placing a regular order at your newsagents or by taking out a

post free, inflation proof subscription, with early delivery to your door each month

AMATEUR RADIO SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM

To: Subscription Department • Amateur Radio • PLEASE SUPPLY: (lick bee) for 121 ,all ratee Include P & P
1Clarendon Road • Croydon • blond World•Surlac• Europ•-Alr World•Alr
Tel: 01-760 0409 £14.40 £15.50 £20.30 £25.30
Surrey • CRO 3SJ
Cheques should be made payable to
NAME PAYMENT Amateur Radio. Overseas payment by
international Money Order, or credit card
ENCLOSED:
ADDRESS
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

Postcode Signature

44 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 Mmm A COOL 1oo
For some time now, a large number of satisfied BNOS customers have
been asking for a Linear Amplifier that gives a true 100 Watts on 70cms.
'Just like my two metre one' they say.

Now BNOS design engineers have developed a 100 Watt RMS Linear
Amplifier that is more than worthy of its BNOS label.

These are now 3W, 10W and 25W input versions available in the form that
has made their prececesors so popular. The LPM incorporates the usual
BNOS Bargraph, Powermeter, the switchable GaAsFET low- noise
pre-amp and our unique overdrive protection circuit.

The pre-amplifier really pulls in the DX whilst the highly efficient final
432 MN, 100 WATT
stage ensures that you are one of the biggest signals around -
LINEAR AMPLIFIER
continuously.

In fact, the only thing it will not do is heat your shack!

FREQUENCY RANGE 430 to 440 MHz
L432-3-100 £295.00 LPM432-3-100 £335.00 OUTPUT POWER 100W RMS±0.5dB
L432-10-100 £295.00 LPM432-1-100 £335.00 INPUT POWER* 3W, IOW& 25W
L432-25-100 £255.00 LPM432-25-100 £295.00 POWER REQUIREMENTS 13.8V, 20A
L432-1-50 £195.00 LPM432-1-50 £235.00 PRE-AMP GAIN Typically 12dB
L432-3-50 £195.00 LPM432-3-50 £235.00 PRE-AMP NOISE FACTOR Better than 1dB
L432-10-50 £155.00 LPM432-10-50 £195.00 *DEPENDENT ON MODEL

/aft, 01Se

/ ELECTRONICS /

B.N.O.S. ELECTRONICS LTD, DEPT AR, MILL LANE, STEBBING, DUNMOW ESSEX CM6 3SL TEL ( 0371 86) 681

.... , RF CONNECTORS & ADAPTERS WHY SEARCH FOR AN

PL259 Plugs to Take 10.3mm coax UR67/H100 etc
Reducers for Above to take 5mm coax. UR76/43/RG58 etc
50p ea
15p ea ORDINARY JOB?
Reducers for above to take 7mm coax. UR70 etc 20p ea
PL259 Plugs with built in 5mm reducers
Couplers. 2xS0239 Sockets back to back, in line
50p ea
70p ea TRY SOMETHING NEW.
Coupler as above but 2xPL259 Plugs back to back 75p ea
Elbow Coupler. PL259-50239. A plug & socket at right angles £1.00 ea
S0239 Chassis Socket square 4hole fixing 50p ea If you are leaving College, or if your present job lacks interest and
S0239 Chassis Socket round hole fixing 50p ea challenge and you are planning a career in modern communications
2Pin Power input plugs 50p ea
consider GCHQ.
2Pin Chassis Socket to fit above, polarity keyed 00p ea
4Pin Microphone Plugs, female 70p ea
4Pin Chassis Sockets to match above. Male 60p ea We are recruiting
6Pin Microphone Plugs, female £1.00 ea
TRAINEE COMMUNICATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICERS
6Pin Chassis Sockets to match above. Male 909 ea
7Pin Microphone Plugs. Female 21.10ea
(1) to be trained as TECHNICIANS for a career in Telecommunications,
7Pin Chassis Sockets to match above. Male £1.00 ea Electronics or Computer Software. After training GCHQ offers:
8Pin Microphone Plugs, Female £1.20 ea
8Pin Chassis Sockets to match above, Male £1.10 ea
•Challenging work in the research, development and support of highly
TConnectors 3xS0239 outlets £1.20 ea
TConnectors 2xS0239 and 1xPL259 outlets £1.30 ea sophisticated communications and computer systems.
ADAPTORS S0239 Socket on one end with BNC Plug on other eleo ea •Job Security.
Adaptor PL259 Plug on one end with BNC Socket on the other £1.60 ea •Good Career Prospects - when fully trained salary ranges from
BNC Couplers 2sockets back to back, in line, 50 ohm £1.40 ea
BNC Coupler, 2xPlugs back to back, in line. 50 ohm £1.95 ea
£6,599-£9,135 plus a Special Pay Addition of £ 1,550 per annum with
BNCT Connectors 3xBNC Socket, 50 ohm. outlets £2.50 ea opportunities for further advancement and salaries over £ 19,000 per
BNC TConnector 2xSocket & 1xPlug out, 50 ohm £2.50 ea annum.
N TYPE Chassis Socket, 50 ohm with PTFE Round Hole Fix £1.30 ea
•Overseas service on a voluntary basis.
N COUPLERS, 2xN Sockets back to back, in line. 50 ohm £2.50 ea
N Couplers, 2xN Plugs back to back, in line, 50 ohm £3.00 ea
N ADAPTORS, N Male Plug to BNC Female socket. 50 ohm £2.50 ea Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a BTEC or SCOTEC Ordinary
N Adaptor, N Male Plug to S0239 Female Socket, 50 ohm £2.110 ea National Certificate or Diploma in Telecommunications, Electronics or
N Adaptor. N Femal Socket to BNC Plug, 50 ohm £2.50 ea
N Adaptor. N Female Socket to PL259 Plug. 50 ohm 3.50 ea
£
Computer Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates aged
GREENPARN Plug. 50 ohm to take UR67/H100/RG213 etc £2.50 ea under 25 years as at 31 December 1986 and who hold GCE ' 0' levels ( or
GREENPAR N Plug. 50 ohm for 5mm coax UR76/43/RG58 etc £2.50 ea equivalent) in Maths, Physics and English Language.
GREENPAR Chassis N Socket. 4hole fix, 50 ohm £1.80 ea
GREENPAR Line 50 ohm Sockets for UR67/H100/RG213U etc £2.30 ea
GREENPAR. BNC Plugs for 5mm coax UR76/43/RG58. 50 ohm £ 1.00 ea Salaries as atrainee start at £4,157 at aged 16 rising to £6,615 plus Special
GREENPAR, PL259 Plugs for 10.3mm coax, H100/UR76 etc £ 1.15 ea Pay Additions of £450 pa rising to £ 1,100 pa.
GREENPAR, S0239 Chassis Sockets, round hole fix 00p ea
GREENPAR, BNC Chassis Socket, 4hole. 50 ohm, 5mm coax entry 65p ea
Disabled people are welcome to apply.
GREENPAR. BNC as above but mini ( RG174) coax entry, round hole 06p ea
* SPECIALS * BNC 50 ohm Chassis Socket, round hole * SPECIALS k
Open Back, high quality with PTFE Insulation 70p ea For full details and application form ' phone or
VERY RARE OFFER HIGH QUALITY GERMAN BNC PLUGS To Take 10.3mm write to the Recruiting Officer at the
Coax. UR67/13G213U and also H100 PTFE Insulators. 50 ohm £3.50 ea
Also in stock. Many other types, SC/N/BNC etc in 50 and 75 ohm SAE lists. A address .below mentioning this advert.
Range of cables H100/UR67/UR57/UR43/UR76/11058CU/UR70/RG174U/UR95/
Aerial Wires and other special cables SAE for full lists
.”POSTAGE IS EXTRA AT ONLY 50p per ORDER FOR ANY QUANTITY.

W. H. WESTLAKE
/ erHe (jAi
rlitlE,
CPIII
R )12Z ER\O
T TA°
DF,PF12/3 5,11
GCsHiQ, rg ()S
b A/G1
1n
1
CLAWTON, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON (0409) 253758

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 45
 THE OTHER MAN'S HOBBY
Jim Smith P29JS goes back in time to sample the
activities of the original amateur radio enthusiast
Many will know of asimple analogy to come to grips with phase shift networks, collection, a museum etc. Most of them
the length of man's activity on Earth. sideband switching, crystal filters and have gone, such is the way of our use and
Relative to the aeons of time, our stay is the mechanical filter etc. Ideas on linear throw away society.
very short indeed. In the world of amplifiers were not always clear. Inter- It was with this background that avisit
antiques, furniture, paintings, etc time is modulation distortion, overdriving and to the States brought me in touch with
measured in hundreds of years. There that dreaded word the decibel raised Ralph W6SPQ. He is aradio amateur with
are many signs of civilisation measured their heads. adifference; he collects radio antiques.
in thousands of years. My own ham radio hobby started in the In comparison with the age of the Sphinx,
When we look at the world of radio then late forties. In those days ' home brewing' a Rembrandt painting, etc our ideas of
our limits are quickly defined. All those was the way to go. For those of you not antiquity are ludicrous. Yet many of
interested in electronics and com- around at the time, the world was a these earlier pre-war radio items are
munication will know of Marconi, Fara- gigantic surplus store. At the right place very hard to find.
day and Fleming. Most will have an and the right time you could buy Ralph's interest is in these old and rare
outline of how it all started, even if one's whatever you wanted. Guns, aircraft, items and in addition he is interested in
ideas have to change from time to time. tanks, ships etc. However, it was for the their restoration. To refurbish an old
radio enthusiast that the lode of El radio takes time and dedication. At worst
Daily Innovations Dorado was suddenly opened. Millions they will only be around 60 years old, in
One thing is certain, the sheer of radio valves, capacitors, resistors and many cases much -younger. A lost control
acceleration from these rudimentary other components were readily avail- knob must be replaced with exactly the
beginnings of a few decades ago is able. Thousands of complete transmit- right item.
spectacular. In today's world of electro- ters, receivers, panels and units were It may take years of collecting and
nics, changes happen almost day to day. just down the road or at the end of the sorting to complete one particular job.
No sooner does one buy this or that black mail system. The amateur ingenuity As Ralph says, one develops an obses-
box ( all- singing, all- dancing, of course) really thrived. There were thousands of sion and a memory which scans every
than it becomes a superceded model. words written on modifications to this or junk box seen and looks at every junk
The changes in amateur radio equipment that unit. radio brought in or sighted at some ' flea
is a good example, where models come The Dakota ( apart from being the market'. Looking for what? Probably
and go ad infinitum. world-beater it was) had aboard aset of some knob, component board or compo-
The radio enthusiasts of today have a radio equipment which even today nent to complete project X.
lot going for them. ICs perform tasks makes me feet alive. The Command
which would have required hours of Series of three matching transmitters Laws sent to try us
'discrete component labour'. However, and receivers was superb. They were Among the laws usually governing
dare Isuggest that the days of old were engineering masterpieces along the such things, input of parts and units is
more fun. With a little bit of application traditions of Rolls Royce standards. At faster than shelves can be built. When
and effort one could cheerfully find the time it seemed they would be around that law is overcome it will be that other
one's way through a typical superhet. forever. Long after their heyday these law about wall space which will come
With a bit of thought one could explain units were being stripped for parts. into place. In any case there will be
the stages of a typical 5 band amateur There seemed to be no end to the uses always aheap of unsorted items which of
AM/CW transmitter. for the bits and pieces. course is covered by another law.
With the advent of SSB in the early However, just 30/40 years on one would Like all people with a real interest in
fifties things became abit more difficult. find it hard to find these units complete. their hobby, Ralph's enthusiasm is
One needed just a bit more expertise to They are around but will be in a private catching. Many of us have memories of
these older radios. They seemed to be
A collection of Ralph W6SPO's radio antiques things of beauty and items of furniture,
such as glorious cabinets in selected
hardwood, carefully polished. Even as
assembly line methods took over,
veneered ply still looked pretty good. It
seemed that they were built to last, as
indeed they were. Of course nasty old
technology came along and in due
course they were replaced by something
better. This time the something better
was in plastic and so it goes.
The important thing was that these
radios were the centre of the home. Just
like television today, families gathered
around to listen to the news, Henry Hall's
guest night or some special comedy or
drama series.
When looking inside one of these very
early masterpieces it can be seen that
'the shortest distance between two
points is a straight line' had not been
thought of. Instead wires went from A to
B in aseries of immaculate right- angles.
The wire used was substantial; it had to
be since it was usually self-supporting. In
the unfortunate instance where two

46 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 THE OTHER MAN'S HOBBY
wires had to cross each other this was and the result is magic to be sure. Who munication equipment. Consider the
done neatly at the regulation distance. remembers the first valve acquired and hours of dedication and effort to bring
Lavish use was made of copper, brass how much pocket money or wheeling his collection to such a high standard.
screws and nuts, solid panels and and dealing was involved to get it? The hours of searching for that elusive
baseboards. There is no doubt about it, part for that incomplete unit. Ralph has
love and care is there for all to see. 'Pit of the stomach' some amazing stories of lucky finds,
Even then there is a mystery about it These days afault on one's multimode such as radios still in unopened boxes
all, even if you are a technical wizard. Japanese transceiver results in a ' pit of from some old warehouse to be pulled
Only those who have experienced the the stomach feeling'. Take the lid off and down. However, the majority of it all is
magic of the crystal set will know what I it is a nightmare of small components, down to hard work and application.
mean, even if you cheated and used a transistors and ICs. Life is no longer Iwould like to thank Ralph for sharing
germanium diode ' off the shelf' instead easy. No matter how enthusiastic you with me some of his enthusiasm - he will
of the classic cat's whisker. Those first are, the technicalities of it all are hard to leave atremendous legacy to the kids of
signals heard are never forgotten. Add keep up with. tomorrow. Let us hope they will get as
the complexity of band switching, abit of Let us think of Ralph and his wonderful much fun as we have had from this hobby
amplification and a bit of super-regen collection of earlier radio and corn- of ours.

REG WARD & CO LTD South Wests

Amateur Radio smart blue
1Western Parade Largest Amateur
binders, each holding up
to 12 issues keeping
Axminster Devon EX13 5NY Radio Dealer
them in prime APPROVED
Official Agents Yaesu, Trio, loom, FDK

RIO
condition :Complete range stocked:
:Full demonstration facilities:
:Mail/Phone orders on all items:
:Barclaycard, Access, Instant Credit DEALER
Ancillary equipment: Adonis, AKD, AOR, Benchor, BNOS, CAP.CO, Datong,
Diawa, Drae, Hansen, Hinound, JIL, Kempro, Microwave Modules, Mutek, SEM,
Snare, TAU Tolcyo Hypower, Tono, Toyo, Welz, Wood & Douglas
Aerials by: G Whip, Hygain, Jaybean, Mini Products, Rexco, TET, Tonna

New complete range Wood & Douglas Kits

TAU Tuner SPC 3000
ICOM
Cables, plugs, sockets, insulators, etc.
Opening hours: Tues -Sat 9.-5.30 ( lunch 1-2)Closed Mondays

Tel: Axminster (0297) 34918

THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO

AMATEUR RADIO

Take out aPOST. FREE (UK) sub while offer lasts

Packed with construction pro- • Delivery to your door by publica-
jects and the latest technology tion date each month
plus pages of • Inflation proof— price guaranteed
readers' classified ads for 12 months

On sale NOW at your newsagent and at equipment dealers

r RADIO & ELECTRONICS WORLD SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM 1
To: Subscription Department • Radio & Electronics PLEASE SUPPLY: (
tick box) for 12 Issues, all rates Include P & P
World • 1Clarendon Road • Croydon • Surrey • Inland World-Surface Europe-Air World-Air
GRO 3SJ. Tel: 01-760 0409 £13.20 E £14.30 E £19.10 D £25.10 I

Cheques should be made payable to I

NAME
PAYMENT Racho & Electronics World. Overseas

ENCLOSED: 1 Payment by International Money Order, or

credit card.
ADDRESS
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT E

1
Postcode Signature
—1

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 47
 the station who achieves the best results
on this band on aday to day basis, which
seems a much more sensible idea. The
amount of activity on the higher micro-
wave bands is now so high that the old
idea of having special activity weekends
is falling out of favour and is being
replaced with the idea that it makes
much more sense to encourage day by
day activity.

The awards
One of the advantages (?) to be gained
from claiming an award is seeing your
call in this column, or so was the
intention. However, claims have been
News and comment from coming in thick and fast, and due to the
amount of news over the last couple of
Glen Ross G8MWR months we have got well behind on the
publicity. Let's try and catch up on the
current position.
Genesis attracted a lot of support. One inter- The awards can be issued in a special'
In the beginning there was rain, flood esting point that has been made is that category, which means that if you th!nk
and gales, none of which helped to the numbers could eely have been you have something worth claiming for
provide good conditions for the general contained without class distinction if the then let me know. The first people to
release of the new 50MHz band. What licence had been granted only to those claim aspecial were G6DEG and G1RAO
was lacking in conditions was certainly who applied for it. It is highly unlikely who claimed for a mobile to mobile
made up for in the level of activity that that as many as fifty per cent of the contact on 10GHz whilst travelling on the
suddenly appeared at midnight. For me it amateur population would have applied M62. Terry says that they had far fewer
meant that the wheel had turned full and the end would have been achieved problems from obstructing traffic than
circle; Iheard British amateur stations without upsetting anyone. they thought they would. This could well
close down at midnight on the day we lost be afirst; as far as is known all previous
the old 56MHz band to the television Things in space contacts have been mobile to fixed.
stations and Iheard the first new calls By the time you read this you could well G4WXX updates from 144 Silver to
when we regained it: real memory have two more satellites to play with. The Gold, having been waiting along time for
jerking stuff. Russians were expected to launch RS9 the last country. John G6LOH goes for a
The permit holders were making the and RS10 some time during February. 144 Silver, the distance being obtained
most of the high power available to them These would be placed in a low polar with a876kms contact with HB9RSO.
until midnight but it was noticeable that orbit with a two hour period. RS9 will Over now to Martyn GW1FOF on the
several who were known to be running have a mode A transponder with the Gower peninsula, who claims a 144
around 100 watts on the permit did not uplink between 144.86 and 144.9MHz and Bronze. Being one of the most westerly
seem to drop in strength after midnight, the downlink between 29.39 and 29.4MHz. stations in the UK this is quite an
and some of them were just as strong the The CW beacon will be on 29.402MHz. achievement. He says it could have been
following morning. A bit naughty, don't RS10 will have three transponders and
- easier if only people would turn their
you think? beacons on 145.957 and 144.997M Hz. beams that way more often.
Saturday ( the 2nd) morning, the band Moving up in frequency we have a
was still in poor shape but there was Top technology claim for a 1296MHz Bronze from Bill
regular activity, even if a little sparse. In Trio have announced amajor technical GM6MGS in Aberdeen, which includes a
fact you could find some activity at every advance called Digital Channel Link: an contact with GW8TFI. He passes on the
turn around the band. One thing that was automatic connection to another indivi- news that GM4ZUK has worked into EA
very noticeable was the large number of dual rig with a selective calling system on 23cms, which is along haul. G1GLB in
comments about the problems people and the ability to find a clear frequency Epsom weighs in with a claim for 144
were getting from thermostats; it cer- for you. The price is not known however. Bronze, but also mentions that he is QRV
tainly seems that interference from How many people use all this guff, and on 432 and has worked YU1MWP at a
these devices seems to peak at around when will someone get round to making a distance of 1632kms. Another 144 Bronze
this frequency. Before you buy a rig nice straightforward rig that is not goes to Mark G1HRP, with an endorse-
check the noise blanker. loaded down with rarely used gimmicks, ment for portable SSB operation only.
The RSGB station was heard; a sure but sells at a reasonable price? At the Hazel G1NOD of Culworth, becomes
indication of their activity being the moment you do not see much change out the first YL to receive a144 Silver award,
absence of the GB3NHQ beacon which is of athousand pounds. and from just up the road in Iver, David
located on the headquarters building There must be a vast market for a G6LAU stakes a claim for 144 Bronze.
and causes some problems to the simple sensibly priced rig; perhaps it is Travelling slightly further east we come
resident operators. There are plans to time that one of our home manufacturers to Hayes End and Hóward G6STI, who
move this beacon to a new site amile or started to fill a hole in the market. That goes for a 144 Silver and threatens an
so away, which will at least reduce the was how the Japanese started out, but I early claim for Gold. His best DX stands
problem and mean that the beacon can have a feeling that they are now pricing at 1129kms.
be left running. themselves out of a large section of the An update has arrived from Bob G3ZNZ
market. who moves up to the 144 Gold. His QSL
Permits and things card contains an impressive array of
Further details have arrived about the Microwave awards already on the wall, including one
issue of El licences for the band. They The dates for next year's cumulatives for working 700 German radio clubs, and
will be able to operate in the band 50 to have been announced and they are: April he is now on his way to the 1000!
51.75MHz and a maximum of 20 permits 13th, 10 and 3.4GHz; May 11th, 10 and
will be issued to class A operators who 5.7GHz; June 15th, 10 and 3.4GHz; July There's more
can show a genuine need. 13th, 10 and 5.7GHz; August 17th, 10 and G1PEF goes for a144 Bronze, which he
There has been a lot of opposition to 3.4GHz and September 14th, 10 and obtained in less than three months.
the class A only issue in this country, to 5.7GHz. Operating from Devizes, where he runs 5
the point where a large protest meeting There is no special mention of 24GHz watts to aseven element aerial, he shows
was held in the Bristol area which as it is now intended to give an award to that you do not need a ' cheque book'

48 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 ON THE BEAM
station to get an award. From up in for 432, and then threatens greater things comes from Doncaster and is Patricia
9rmskirk we hear from G1KDF who when the new 60 foot tower is installed. G1OSU, who gets a 144 Bronze award
updates to a 144 Silver and claims G1FUU gets a 144 Bronze with the best which she worked entirely from portable
Bronze, Silver and Gold for 432, saying he DX being OZ7N1 at 761kms, while Jim operation.
only needs two countries for the 144 Gold G1FUT gets a 144 Bronze with a 710kms Next on the list is G6UVZ of Gateshead,
award. contact to HB9SAX. From Thetford who claims aGold award for 432 and says
Another multiple award goes to Roger GOCLT claims his two metre Bronze with that chasing it has rather curtailed his
G1HEJ of Tamworth, who claims Bronze a best distance to OZ1HQX at 611kms. two metre activity. Phil Hodgson GOCLT
and Silver on both 144 and 432MHz. He Another multi- claimant is Graham from Thetford now updates his two metre
runs a TS770 with 8 watts out on both G6CSY from Orpington, who gets Bronze Bronze award to a Silver one and
bands, the aerials being seven elements and Silver on 432 and a Bronze on 1296. includes contacts with EA2AX, 9H1BT,
on two and nineteen on 70cms. An update On that band his best contact was with 9H5AH and 9H1CH, which would look
from Martyn GW1FOF gets him the 144 PAOBLL at 374kms and on 432 DL7QY at good in anyone's log- book. Paul
Silver but he says the Gold will be a bit 750kms. From up in Leeds, Mike G1OVE GW6VZW located in Cwmbran, has the
elusive from out there on Gower. claims a 144 Bronze and gets the Silver on 144 using only 20 watts to afour
Terry G6LPS, from Worcester, claims distance requirement with a nice element aerial, from what is certainly not
Bronze for 144 and 432 and is another of 1720kms contact with EA1CYE. a good site, and includes a contact with
those running only ten watts on each YU1PSF at well over 800kms. The final
band, the aerials being a 14 ele on two Even more offering is from GODAZ who threatened
and a17 ele on 70cms. Bronze and Silver Tony G4NBS, from Cambridge, goes early action and certainly got on with it,
awards for 144 are claimed by Roger for a 144 Bronze, a 432 Gold and a 1296 having now obtained the 144 Gold.
G4ZEC of Buckingham, the best DX Silver, which at least shows that he The amount of interest in the awards is
being SM4GVF at 1276kms and SP3MFI at spreads his operating around a bit. He very high and it is nice to receive so many
1306kms. Terry G1KHN from Chorley, makes the point that he found getting the complimentary comments about them.
updates from Bronze to 144 Silver, and squares the most difficult part of the job. Don't forget the special category refer-
makes unprintable comments about Down in Trowbridge, David G6EJZ gets a red to earlier, if you think you have done
some of the operating practices heard on 144 Bronze award with a best contact something worth some recognition
two metres. An FT290 and 30 watt linear with FE6FM0 at 700kms. He is another of please write and tell me about it. You
bring Mike Law of Derby a 144 Bronze. the FT290 and 30 watt linear brigade could get a nice piece of wallpaper.
feeding a ten element Yagi. David
Quantity discounts? GODEP of Worcester, claims both Bronze Tailspin
Not a bad idea if the claim from Colin and Silver for 144. Some of the nice DX Thanks for all your letters and com-
GODAZ is going to be a typical one. He listed in his claim included EA1BLA, ments. Please keep them coming to me
goes for Bronze and Silver on 144 and a EA2SW and SM7FJE. at 81 Ringwood Highway, Coventry or on
clean sweep of Bronze, Silver and Gold Our second lady operator to claim Prestel 203616941.

all the regulars. . . II ANGUS McKENZIE TESTS

G3OSS looks at the new Icom 10505 50M Hz portable
DX Diary multimode and an active UHF/VHF antenna
On the Beam
• AMRAD 1OGHz SYSTEM
Secondhand Glen Ross G8MWR continues his series for those
SWL starting out on the microwaves
Straight and Level
• THE STORY OF BRITISH RADAR
Your letters and
How it really happened. Brian Kendal G3GDU
features covering concludes the story in the second part of his
the whole of interesting article
Amateur Radio
DON'T MISS THE APRIL ISSUE
On sale 27 March

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement •19
 ATTENTION ALL RTTY OPERATORS!!
DID YOU KNOW that 'Software-only approaches may demonstrate some elegent programming, but for reliability
youcan't beat a terminal unit' REW March ' 86.

WELL SCARAB SYSTEMS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEXT BEST THING.
SCARAB SYSTEMS are pleased to announce the NITE-2 RTTY filter unit. This is anew concept in RTTY filters as it
not only improves filtering on conventional terminal units but also provides the computer operator who is
operating a software only package with substantial signal enhancement. The NITE-2 features a pre- amplifier,
limiter, tuneable bandpass filter and output amplifier. The output from the unit is variable so allowing maximum
drive for users of non interfaced programs. An audio isolating transformer is included, this has been found to
reduce the noise fed back into the transceiver from the computer. The NITE-2 is amust for all RTTY operators and
especially for those computer users still running programs requiring no terminal unit.

SCARAB SYSTEMS produce many other high quality software

The NITE-2 is supplied either ready boxed programs for other computers — please write for further
(matching the MPTU-1) or as a ready details.
assembled PCB excluding switches, LEDs Distributors
and case. UK Ward Electronics, D W Electronics,
S P Electronics.
The fully cased NITE-2 is available at £ 34.95 Scandinavia. Chara Electronics,
+ £ 1.00 P&P. Hofors — Sweden.
Australasia. Essex Mellor Pty Adelaide.
The unboxed fully assembled NITE-2 is Or available directly from:-
available at £ 14.95 + 50p P&P.
SCARAB SYSTEMS
39 STAFFORD ST, GILLINGHAM,
PLEASE NOTE. Software is not provided.
KENT ME7 5EN
VISA
TEL: MEDWAY (0634) 570441

GREAT NEW SOFTWARE

The RX 4 Multimode receive program for
SSTV — RTTY — AMTOR — CW
No expensive hardware is needed. This program has everything you want, including text and picture store for instant
recall, save and printer, dump. Frequency scale and fine-tune adjustment for accurate, easy tuning and along list of
other top features.
For SPECTRUM ( not 16K), BBC-B, CBM64, VIC20 (+ at least 8k). Tape only £25. (
Spectrum needs no hardware, the
others use the same interface as or RTTY/CW program ( see below).

RTTY and CW TRANSCEIVE

You don't need apricey terminal unit with our program, although if you already have one it will perform superbly with
that, too. Split screen, type ahead, 26 saveable memories, auto CR/LF, preset baud rates and shifts, receives any shift
automatically, autotrack CW to 250wpm, () SO review to screen or printer and much more. For BBC-B, CBM64, VIC20
(+ at least 8k). Tape £20. Interface kit £5, ready-made £20 inc all connections ( state rig).
CW-only version for SPECTRUM ( no hardware needed) £ 12.

And superb programs for BBC-B CBM64, VIC20, SPECTRUM, ELECTRON

3
MORSE TUTOR Britain's best. Absolute beginner to over 40 wpm. Easy, effective, with full learning guide. Tape £6. For
ZX81-16K also.
LOCATOR 0TH or Maidenhead locator or lat/long. Distance, headings, contest points, converts between locator and
lat/long. Tape £ 7.
LOGBOOK Date, band, mode, call and remarks. Instant callsign search. Screen/printer output. VIC20 needs
expansion. Tape £ 8.
RAE MATHS All the practice and testing you need. With comprehensive reference sheet. Tape £9. for ZX81-16K also.
Any BBC- B, CBM64, VIC20 program available on disc at £2 extra. BBC: state 40/80tk.
Prices include VAT and p&p by return 1st class inland, airmail overseas.
Channel Islands, Eire, BFPO Europe deduct 13%

technical software (AR)

M.111.
VISA

Fron, Upper Llandwrog,

Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 7RF
Tel: 0286 881886

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 SECONDHAND
EQUIPMENT GUIDE
by Hugh Allison G3XSE
Having their cake and eating it? previous issues of this magazine for is of the order of 3dB, and this
Suppose you have decided to replace details of what can be achieved on the improvement is enough to make agood
your Nagombi GT rig with the latest band with modest installations. Suffice receiver superb.
Nagombi GTI. You take your old rig to a to say that local ' dead band' mobile to The commercially modified variants,
local rally and put it in the bring-and-buy. base station contacts are normally viable plus ' modified' LCLs, Oscars etc all use a
If it sells you get your asking price less over a30 to 50 mile range with afour watt new pair of mixer crystals to put the rig
the almost universal 10% commission. If rig and when the band is open the whole on the band. This not only gives full 40
it doesn't sell you get your rig back and world is there. channel operation ( not as useful as it
go home a little wiser. Seems reason- sounds, since the lower ones clash with
able? I've always thought so, and bring- Retweaking the two in, ten out satellite frequencies
and-buys have run like that for years. It Rigs converted to the format of my and should not, therefore, be used) but
strikes me as alittle greedy, therefore, to original article were able to transmit does make repeater operation quite
learn that some rallies are charging the and/or receive over about 29.4 to simple, since another repeater receive
10% if it sells and a fixed charge ( most 29.7MHz, ie more than all the FM crystal can be switched in. The RWithers
ask apound) before they will give it back allocation, but not all of the 40 channels LCL was modified in this way and other
to you if it doesn't sell. were used (the low channel numbers mods were fitted, and it is one of the very
An acquaintance of mine checked in were repeats of the higher channels). best available, well worth looking out for.
quite afew items at a rally run as above. Nearly all rigs in this article were the 'Commercially modified' rigs normally
Most of his items sold, giving the club beloved lcom ICB1030 CB rigs, although sell secondhand for £25 to £30.
running the show £ 16 in commission. The a few other rigs were similar and would
five items that didn't sell cost him afiver respond to the same treatment. The Mega rig
to get back, and their total value was The method employed was a simple This attractive looking CB rig was
about £30. He has vowed never again, and change to the phase locked loop ( PLL) British made and featured a decent
1, too, will vote with my feet and refuse to address, followed by a retweak. This roofing filter as standard. The synth-
use bring- and- buys that charge you to made repeater operation difficult since esiser is a Motorola MC145151, which is
get your equipment back. it required much twiddling about of the capable of running to 30MHz direct. A
Another selling practice that 1 have channel knob. Following on from the simple EPROM between channel switch
seen used a few times is the imposition original idea, several clever people and address lines, plus aretweak, and it's
of a small charge when booking in your came up with digital ideas that either there. The superb circuitry makes this a
equipment— sometimes aquid if the item involved binary adders and/or EPROMs nice machine for 10 metre use. It was a
value is over a hundred pounds, fifty to give all 40 channels in the band plus shame that this rig never became a
pence if it's less — and then no repeater shift. Although more versatile popular seller on the CB market.
commission charged on the sale. This is, than my modification, any converted Quite a load of surplus unsold rigs are
Ithink, fair enough. Icom rig seems to sell- for about £20 to £25 now appearing on the amateur market
What seems to get up most peoples' on the secondhand market. Performance (your scribe bought aboxful at Telford at
noses about the ' 10% if it sells, £ 1 if it is quite acceptable. Two extra mods are attractive prices) and are well worth
doesn't' is that the organisers get the worth thinking about. considering. Most of those seen seem to
best of both systems without taking any The snipping off of the small blue be lacking covers but are otherwise OK.1
chance with it not selling. Heads 1win, IN4148-style diode on the underside of have heard rumours that quantities of
tails you lose? I'd like your views on this the board used in the lcom will stop the these rigs will be ' dumped' on the .
one, especially if you have organised a RF gain of the set altering with squelch amateur markets during the start of the
rally and used an ' unusual' system, but setting. This modification may be of use 1986 rally season, so keep your eyes
even if you haven't, I'd appreciate your to CBers using these sets as well. For open! A good one, with covers and mike,
comments. those readers who have wondered what is probably worth £30, and a less well-
this diode did and had puzzled over the equipped one £20, Ishould think.
CB to 10 metre conversions circuit, relax. It was, helpfully, omitted
Many years ago, before the birth of this from the circuit diagram! Aerials for 10 FM
magazine, your scribe wrote the first The humble dipole at a goodly height
ever article on the conversion of legal Fitting a filter mounted on anon-metallic pole can give
CB rigs to the 10 metre amateur band. The second modification that can help good results, and the trade price of these
This sparked off a spate of similar this, and any 10 metre ex-CB rig, is the is under £2, so even new, a fiver is too
articles, and importers and amateur fitting of a decent 10.695MHz filter in much. For even better results a five-
radio suppliers etc were quick to spot a place of the heap of rubbish used as a eighths seems well recommended,
potentially lucrative market and were roofing filter. CB addicts fit the better especially for ' local' working. Some of
soon marketing ready converted rigs. filter to cure ' bleed-over' and, indeed, it these are extremely fancy with all sorts
Quite a few of the newer HF rigs now does this well. For amateur use adjacent of funny metallic bars shooting out at odd
feature FM as well as other modes, or FM channel interference ( the correct term angles. These were expensive new, up to
can often be fitted at extra cost. As a for ' bleed-over') is not normally much of £30 for some, but secondhand aerials are
result converted CB rigs are now a problem, since there are not often cheap, so don't pay more than five to ten
available secondhand, or maybe the dozens of amateurs to the square mile quid. To get a CB aerial onto 10 FM
owners just get bored with them. John compared to the CB situation. What is not frequencies, alittle bit of length will have
Petters G3YPZ has written good articles realised, however, is that the good filter, to go. Trim gently whilst watching a
on the noble art of 10 metre FM and I being narrower, will cut down on noise. series SWR meter. Dependent on type,
would refer interested readers back to The improvement in signal-to-noise ratio six to ten inches will normally do it.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 61
 HATELY ANTENNA TECHNOLOGY
1Kenfield Place, ABERDEEN
AB1 7UW, Scotland
GM3HAT
OMNI ELECTRONICS
PRICE BREAKTHROUGH
'VISIT SCOTLAND'S NEWEST
IDIPOLE OF DELIGHT
(Medium Power Versions 100 W PEP) COMPONENTS SHOP'.
Following redesign NEW medium power DD antennas are now available. Lighter in
weight; less visual impact: and HALF the price. Same superb low SWR requiring NO
ATU, and causing minimal TVI.
We stock awide range of general
MP DOM 14 for 20 metres £10. MP DDM 50 for 6 metres £13.
MP DD 7/14/21/28L for 40, 20. 15 and 10 metres ( DX part) £25.
electronic components, send now for
CAPLANE our 21 page catalogue price 20p + 12p
MULTIBAND CAPACITOR GROUND- PLANE 100W PEP MP GP 14/21/28L
New design, ideal for city site, may be placed in smallest garden and held up to p&p or call at the shop Mon- Sat
catenary cord, tall tree or gutter of house. Only 5.5m ( 17ft) high with flexible
counterpoise wires 3.3m ( lift) long Free drawing for low cost self- standing DIY 9.00am-6.00pm at:
structure for flat or pitch roof. MP CP 14/21/28L for 20. 15 and 10 metres ( DX part) £22.
To ensure delivery estimates of these and all our range of antennas. Personal cheques
in any currency ( where permitted by national exchange control). Price inclusive: UK of
174 Dalkeith Road,
VAT and postage. DX exempt VAT includes Air Mail post
Proprietor Maurice C Hately, M Sc MIEE, Chartered Electrical Engineer
Tel: 031-667 2611 Edingburgh, EH16 5DX

RAINBOW COMMUNICATIONS

HOME AWAY
G5RVs MET
AKD
/
12 size £9.50
SUN
F/S £ 12.50
ALTRON
/
12 wave verticals
JAYBEAM
for 10m £ 11.90. LCL + DNT
Centre loaded CBs with 10FM
mobile whips from conversion kits or
£8.95 ready converted
25 watt I
inears from TEL: 01-640-1904 Second hand
£20 ASK FOR HOWARD equipment needed,
Repairs and Service (G4VWR) best prices paid

OPEN TILL 8pm MON-

SAT
WE ALWAYS WELCOME ORDERS BY MAIL
68 Gorringe Park Ave,
VISA Mitcham, Surrey
SOUTH LONDON'S BUSIEST EMPORIUM

The RX-4 Multimode receive program for SELECTRONIC

SSTV — RTTY — AMTOR — CW G6YHB, G1MAM, G6YHC, G4UVJ, G1NBA.
Text and picture store for instant recall, save and printer dump. Frequency
scale and fine-tune adjustment for easy, accurate tuning and along list of other
RADIO, TV AND RADIO COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS.
top features.
For SPECTRUM ( not 16k). BBC- B. CBM64. VIC20 (- at least 8k) Tape £25.
THE UK'S LEADING SUPPLIER OF
RTTY and OW TRANSCEIVE
Split-screen, type- ahead, 26 saveable memories, auto CR/LF, autotrack CW to
934 MHz PERSONAL RADIO
250 wpm, OSO review and lots more. The ideal local 2 way radio system for small business or
For BBC- B, CBM64, VIC20 (- at least 8k). Tape £20.
personal use. Average ranges of about 30 miles under
A OW- only version is available for SPECTRUM ( no OSO review). Tape £ 12.
Neither of these programs need any expensive hardware. normal conditions are obtained by present users, and over
SPECTRUM versions need no hardware at all. The others use the same simple 200 miles in lift conditions.
interface - kit £5. ready-made £20 Inc all connections ( state rig if if transceive)
They can also us a TU for RTTY and OW.
For a demonstration please call, or send s.a.e. for details.
We have lots of other programs, too. See November's advert. For further information please ring
Any BBC- B, CBM64. VIC20 program on disk at £2extra. BBC. state 40/80 tk.
Mike Machin on ( 0268) 691481
Prices include VAT and p&p by return 1st Class inland, airmail overseas.
Channel Islands. Eire, BFPO Europe deduct 13%.
203 HIGH STREET, VISA
Technical software (AR) CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX.
Fron, Upper Llandwrog, Caernarfon, Gwynedd 1154 7RF. Tel 0286 881886

52 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS CAN WORK FOR YOU Send to: Amateur Radio Classified Ads,. Sovereign House. Brentwood, Essex
We are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to sell your unwanted CM14 4SE.
equipment advertise your wants'.
DEADLINE AND CONDITIONS
Simply complete the order form at the end of these ads, feel free to use an Advertisements will be published in the first available issue on afirst come
extra sheet of paper if there as not enough space. We will accept ads not on first served basis. We reserve the right to edit or exclude any ad. Trade
our order form. advertisements are not accepted.

FOR SALE • ' corn IC271E 25W. 2M base multimode, fitted II 19 set Canadian Russian markings complete
• Brother BP- 30 colour graphic writer: excellent muTek front-end, £525. Brother M1009 centronic with No 2 RF amplifier. £ 120. 19 set British make
condition, still boxed and complete with instruc- parallel dot matrix printer, true descenders, nearly complete. £60. 1154 and matching 1155, £80. Other
tion manual. £ 120 ono. Sharp PC- 1500 pocket brand new. £ 130. Trippler i/face link Commodore 1155s, £35 each. Racal 171 receiver, £ 140, one knob
computer and four colour printer/interface: computer to Centronic printer, no software missing. Collector's item: WW2 German radio
includes 4kRAM module, PSU, instruction manual required. £30. Terry Bruce G61AT, OTHr. Tel: Luton equipment, offers. Ring for details. Other military
and applications manual, £215 ono. Tel: Nick on (0582) 23750. sets also. G B Howell, ' Woodlands', Milton Abbas,
Tadley 4111 extension 6176 ( Berkshire). • Coaxial switches, BNC, two- pole, two-way, dc to Blandford, Dorset. Tel: ( 0258) 880523.
II Complete station FT29OR multimode, MMB11 1000MHz, 24V coil, £5 each. Wanted: general • Yaesu FT101E transceiver, mint condition, £325
mobile bracket, 1/ 2 mobile antenna, YH1-YH2 coverage receiver for all modes ( inc FM) up to or swap FT707 100 watt mobile transceiver in equal
mobile headset, BNOS 6 amp PSU. BNOS 50W 30MHz. Lowe SRX3OD ( with FM addition) or condition. Colin GODNQ. Tel: (051) 677 5194 Wirral.
linear pre- amp, % home base collinear, SMC similar. Alan Williams G3KSU. Tel: ( 0983) 65551. • Tectronix scope 581A with type 82 dual trace
FU200 light duty rotator, 12 element ZL special al Swap, sell 70cm IC4E plus BC25, BC35, DC1, plug-in unit, with manuals for both. JWR 10 FM rig.
home brew beam antenna, £450, all as new, less BP4, BP3, BP2. CP1, LC2, LC3, HM9, full service Icom 255E, both good condition, exchange any for
than 6months old. Dave GODYC, 4Burton Avenue. manuals for BC35 and IC4E, totals £460. sell £235. FT107 transverter with 2m or 6m, or exchange for
Wallasey, Merseyside L45 80H. Tel: ( 051) 638 2463, Multimeter Simson 260, advanced 776 millvolt/dB ATU eg FC102 etc. Dave. Tel: ( 0709) 67471.
after 6pm. meter, function gen -sine, square saw. Scopex 4D • Mohican Rx tuning dial, £2. Transformer for
• Yaesu 101 2D mint, only used for transverter, 10A 10MHz bandW scope. Iwill sell or swap above early battery radio 3-1 ratio, black case, £3.
£425. Or swap FT221. FT225 or TS700, TS770, WHY? for FT79OR 70cm good/c. All in working condition, Instruction sheets for Taylor 45c valve tester, £2.
Offers. Tel: Chorley, Lancs. ( 02572) 60679 anytime. ring and make a deal and both happy. Tel: ( 0473) Service information for Perdio PR32 ' Town,
• JVC video camera GXN70, zoom, mic, carry 85526. Country' radio, £3. Ex-WD whip aerial base,
case, remote control, plus HRC3 recorder, five • Sommerkamp 788DX all mode transceiver, 26 to insulated, £3. Yaesu FSP-1 extension speaker, or
batteries, charger, 12V adaptor, ten tapes. £ 1,250 30MHz, £250 ono. Also Ham International jumbo, mobile 6W max, 812, £6. Heater transformer 6.3V
ono. Tel: Great Yarmouth 667597. offers. Tel: ( 04312) 242 5pm-11pm, or ( 04312) 416 2.5A, £4. Gardners choke 20H 100mA. Command Rx
• FT290 with h/brew 10W linear and Rx pre- amp. Monday evenings. AF choke 3H. 30011, £3. Transformer 500011 to 60011,
case, nicads, charger and base PSU. £210. MI Heath SB220 outer cabinet front and rear about 50mA. £3. Mains transformer ' Partridge'
Vibroplex semi- auto key, chrome finish, £30. Pye panels, switches. knobs, fan etc, bargain £ 12, plus tapped, output 275-0-275, 300-0-300, 325-0-325V,
PF70 UHF 3ch, inc batteries, good working carriage. Eddystone 880/4, needs attention, or for 250mA, £4 ( W211b). Another 275-0-275, 300-0-300,
condition, OK for 70cm, 2- off, £40 the pair, or £25 spares, £20. Odd lengths RG8U coaxial, state 250mA, £4. Yaesu FT101Z series ' AM' unit.
each. G3PTO Reynolds. Tel: ( 0454) 322518. wants. Some ham ' M' spares, state wants. HRO instructions, as new, £ 7. Ex-WD class D Wave-
• Yaesu FT48OR 2mtr multimode. 10W, complete knob, £3. Shure 526T trans mike, as new. £35. meter, No 1, Mk 2'T'. 1mc/s plus 100 kc/s xtal 1.9 to
with mic and original packaging, handbook. etc, Electro voice model, good mobile mike, bargain, 8MHz, harmonics to 30MHz variable oscillator,
£290 ono. KW2000B and PSU, 180W output, £15. SB220 manual. Collins 62S-1 manual, £ 5. circuit, instructions, £ 12. Postage extra. Edwards.
complete with handbook, spare set of valves, Hallicrafters SX101A manual, £3. Also glass 32 Heldhaw Road. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32
Shure mic. £ 190. Bob Fry GOCLI. Tel: ( 0842) 5184. frequency for same. Barnett, 71 Lichfield Avenue, 7ES. Tel: ( 0284) 60984.
• AVO transistor analyser, type TA, absolutely Evesham, Worcs WR11 5EB. • WS2000 modem, hardly used, 6months old, sell
mint condition, £75 or WHY? Tel: ( 0475) 38998. ▪ Oric speech synth, £ 10. Six ICs/Z80A, AV-3, 8500. for £ 110 ono, with free autodialer. Also Yaesu
• 125 magazines, Practical Wireless, Wireless calculator, Mastermind. Space Invaders, video FT208R, brand new, sold with Nicads and charger,
World, 1950-1970. offers. Tel: ( 051 644) 9185. game chips etc, £ 10 for the chips. Nagard dual £180 ono. Also Aiwa amp and tuner - amp 60 watts
Merseyside. beam oscilloscope parts: tube, chassis, plug-in with graphic equaliser ( Mx90-Tx110) sell for £ 110.
• Antennas galore! Two 432/19 MET, used for one units. probes, leads, etc. Almost a complete kit. Reasons for sale: become a Government artist,
contest only, £25 each. Four 25 el loop yagis for Vast number of features and very high quality. draw the dole! Contact Andrew Jones, 4Elm Farm
23cm plus tonna four way splitter, £95. muTek Price is negotiable, but any offers will be Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham 1337 7AA.
GLNA432E high performance masthead pre- amp, considered ( over £85). Buyer collects. Joel Tel: ( 021) 779 4441.
complete with 70ft of cable, £ 100. muTek Billinton, 99 Canonbie Road, Forest Hill, London • Lowe SRX30 USB, LSB, AM, has clarifier, RF
GFBA144E masthead pre-amp, £ 100, complete with SE23 3AQ. Tel: 01-699 5354. gain, volume, pre- selector, socket for tape
70ft of cable. Tonna 432 four way splitter, £30. Peter • Trio 700G 2m multimode, fine condition, boxed. recorder, can be worked off 12 volts dc, covers
Crosland. Tel: ( 0905) 620041 anytime. manual, all eleven memory crystals fitted 10W 500kHz-30MHz, £80, no offers. Or exchange for
• Trio TS530SP tcvr. Tel: Kendal 24461. minimum output. One of the 2m classics. £275. Also Commodore 64 with data recorder, joystick
la One Heathkit SW717 receiver. £87. One Trio Minolta MD fitting Hoya 135mm lens, case, mint, software. Buyer to collect and inspect. Receiver is
R2000 receiver with VC10 converter unit, £425. Also £20 or WHY? John G4WLD. Tel: 01-857 8096. in first class condition. Mr K Pullen, 210 Hollett..
one antenna coupler antenna tuning unit. £30. • FT79OR 70cm multimode, plus carrying case, Road, Penfilia Estate, Treboeth, Swansea, West
Wood. Tel: Clochen 378. strap, Nicads, new charger and mobile 3 x Glam SA5 9ER.
• Scanner Fairmate AS32320 AM/FM 110-162MHz, collinear, Oscar 430E and rubber helical, £270. Tel: la R107 WW2 army receiver, 1.2-17.5MHz, good
296-367MHz, 5/12 1/ 2kHz steps. 20 memories. 13.8V Maidstone ( 0622) 672116. condition, no mods, £40 ono, including manual and
do, mobile mount, all in original box with IN Trio TS711E multimode transceiver, still boxed circuit diagrams. Tel: Bristol ( 0272) 421965.
handbook. SMC VHFL discone antenna, £ 100. and only used a dozen times, immaculate • FT209R, £ 195. HL45V 70cm linear, £ 115.
G1FCU. Tel: 01-337 7735. condition, best ever rig made for 2 metres, £690. FRG7700M ATU, £300. 70cm + 2m and duplexer
• Yaesu FT980 gen/coy HF tcvr, one year old. CW Also Jaybeam 14 ele parabeam with 50ft base (never used), £25. Sota 2m linear 40W, £45. Last. Tel:
Curtis keyer, 300Hz CW filter, manual, service telescopic mast, only £99. Ex MoD WSC12 wireless Ipswich ( 0473) 714563.
manual, full break-in suitable for Amtor, recently set of the late 1955s, also immaculate condition • Mickey MK4000 mobile scanner receiver, .70-
realigned by importer, boxed, as new, £899 ono. (Pye), must be seen to appreciate such quality, 88MHz and 140-176MHz FM 4318 12 1 /kHz channels,
2

Bruce G4WVX QTH r. Tel: ( 06286) 64415. only £59 or £820 for the lot. Good reason for sale. 8 memories sensitivity 0.5uV 20dB S/N in mint
• BMW R75/5 750cc motorcycle, absolutely mint G1KSW. 26 Langdale Grove, Selby, North Yorks condition with original packing, £60. Pye PG1
condition. lovely machine, must be worth £ 750, will YO8 960. pager Rx on 144.480 decodes 1750Hz, tone ideal to
exchange for HF, VHF equipment with or without • HW-8 deluxe ORP transceiver, superbly built, call XYL, vgc. £28. Tel: ( 0634) 660037 evenings.
cash adjustment. Anything considered, new 5W out on 80/40/20/15 bands, includes fitted RTT, • Solartron ' scope type CD7115.2 CT414, £65 ono.
licence so 1need all sorts, also have radio control 25kHz xtal calibrator, audio amp, Rx mute switch. PP G Rain, The Forge, Yearby, Redcar, Cleveland
models and ancillary equipment for swap- Futaba Very small and light, runs off 12V, ideal portable TS11 8HE. Tel: Redcar 484083.
J series radio powered and glider models kits rig. £ 110. Heathkit SB620 scanalyser- look at whole • Telereader model CWR-670F CW RTTY Asci
engines, etc. Cobra 148 multimode. Offers for all or part of any band, suits any Rx IF, £45. BBC- B Wx reader, cost £370. Will sell or p/ex for HF Rx. Tel:
items please. Steve GOCUE, 76 Greenfield Road, satellite system complete. Ring for details. Steve Harwich 502195.
Phydbrook, Glas GL17 9RE. Tel: Dean 61113. GM4GTU OTHr. Tel: ( 0224) 743039 evenings, or SI Trio R2000 receiver. fitted with VC10 VHF
• lcorn 290E. 4months old, cost new £445, sell for (0224) 646464 ex 251 daytime. converter, plus Lowe ATU ultra loop UL- 1000.
£3 -1 5ovno KR4Ou .< enpro rotator. 3months old, cost • Versatower SP60 in excellent condition, com- Bargain £325. Tel: ( 0438) 61613.
new £ 120. sell for £ 70 ovno. Yaesu FT757GX plete with auto winch, £495. KR200ORC complete • Circuit copies of Heathkit HW16, HG10B, RAI,
transceiver, FP757HD heavy duty PSU. FC757 auto with 70ft of eight core cable. This is the ideal CL1. RG1 and Pye 1101A/3017A Rx and Pye black
ATU, £825 ovno for the three Yaesu units. Tel: rotator for that large HF beam or multi- beam VHF box Hi -Fi record reproducer. £2 each plus stamp.
Cwmbran 61771 ( home), Cwmbran 61211 ex 228 system, £235. Trio TS711E, £575. Wanted: TS430S. Marris, 35 Kingswood House, Farnham Road,
(work). Tel: ( 0905) 620041 anytime. Slough, Berks SL2

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 53
 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
• UHER report 4000 mono professional portable £5.00. 934MHz mag mount with BNC connector, stage. £90 ono. genuine reason for both sales. D
tape recorder, almost new, £395. Tandberg model £5.00. Two metre mag mount with BNC connector, Pratt, Old Vicarage, Helme Village, Meltham,
II professional portable tape recorder, excellent £5.00 and Morse key Hi Mound HK- 704, £5.50. Ring Huddersfield, West Yorks. Tel: ( 0484) 850327.
condition, £225. Microphones, AK9 D509, £20, Rodney. Tel: ( 0786) 58825. • Trio TS711E 2m, multi- mode transvr, still boxed
Shure 5885B unisphere B, £20, Calrec CM450 • Tokyo Hy power 70cms PA model H4SU, 45W out and an excellent state of the art rig, £690 ono. Also
dynamic, £25. Reslo ribbon, £ 10. Film Industries (new), £ 129. Trio/Kenwood YK88C, 500Hz CW filter Jaybeam 14 element parabeam antenna with 50ft
ribbon, £ 10. Racal dual diversity unit MA168B with (new), ideal 830/430 HF rigs, £30. VHF comma telescopic mast, £ 100. Pye WS, C12 1955 ex mod
handbook, £45. Minnimitter low-pass filter, 30MHz, weather sat frame store boards and notes. £ 15. Tx/Rx, must be seen to be appreciated, £60. Will
£10. B J Whitty, ' Fourways', Morris Lane, Halsall, NEC extra high res green screen monitor, £80. accept £790 for all items above. Can deliver North
Ormskirk, Lancs L39 8SX. Tel: ( 0704) 840328. Wanted HF module for Yaesu 726, p/x for any of the Yorks, Humberside. G1KSW, 26 Langdale Grove,
• Yaesu FT707 ATU, FC707 VFO, FV707DM PSU, above. P Chamberlain, 9 Goffs Close, Crawley, Selby, North Yorks YOB 9130. Tel: Selby 701881.
FP707 mike. YM35, as new, boxed, manuals, £640. Sussex RH11 8QB. Tel: ( 0293) 515201. • Coaxial switch, Daiwa CS-401 four way, new
Datong ASP/A speech processor, £48 with MPU. • AOR2001 scanning receiver, as new in original unused, £20.00. Clark, 37 Burmarsh Road, Hythe,
Frequency meter PFM200, 20Hz to 200MHz plus box, complete with PSU, mobile lead, telescopic Kent. Tel: ( 0303) 68132.
leads, etc, £48. Oscilloscope 4D-10 dual trace, new and Discone antennas, £250 ono. Tel: Tref • Multimode GW3SPA Eprom conversion to ten
condition, £125. Solid-state manual, one lazy trace GW4WVB on Wrexham ( 0978) 840974. metres covers 28.51MHz to 29.70MHz in 3 bands,
scopex, Adonis base mike model AM6000 com- • Canadian 52 set, WWII C1944, complete trans- 10kHz steps clarifier, USB, LSB, AM, FM, with
pressor. graphic equalizer, £50. Phone, best time mitter and receiver, ac mains power unit, manual. repeater shift, £ 100 inclusive of postage. Only a
evenings. W H Barnes, 58 Windsor Avenue, HRO comm Rx, 6coils, power unit, £48. AVO seven, small number of multimodes left. For further
Hillingdon, Middx U810 9AX. Tel: Uxbridge 54116. wooden case. shunts. £ 18. Yaesu SP901 £ 15. Linear information contact Roger Alban, GW3SPA OTHr.
• Storno 10 channel handset, type 12 volt relay FRB707 £ 16. Tektronix 422 d/beam portable Tel: ( 0222) 707794, or during normal office hours
radiophone, complete with plugs and wiring, uses scope, £285. Several 1930s- 1940s domestic radios (0222) 499022 ext 3156.
push- in type crystals, convertible to 2 metres, available. Jim Taylor, NOS Luther Road, Winton, • HQ1 mini beam ( 6m) 10m, 15m, 20m, £80. Or
offers or exchange for 2m or 934 equipment. Keith. Bournemouth. Tel: ( 0202) 510400. exchange for Spectrum 48K. Tel: ( 0353) 61323
Tel: Ware ( 0920) 830756 ( evening). II Generator 250V or 110V at 1.5kW, petrol engine anytime. Ely, Cambs,
• Fluke 8010A digital multi- meter, with mains lead good working order. £ 119. Buyer to collect please. • FT901D 160-10 fan FM, FV901DM scanning VFO.
and probes, £ 130. Weller 50W soldering station, Modem 1200/75 with software and leads for BBC YO-901 multi- scope, Shure mike desk, DX200
temp controlled tip, £60 ono. Also FDK multi 8000 computer, unwanted prize, only £45. Chris receiver 0.15-30MHz, Handic tester FS117, all in
FM 0-25W mobile transceiver, £ 130, or all three Womack, 4 Mill Close, Ackworth, Pontefract, excellent condition. Offers for the above, or WHY?
£300. Go on, save £20, or swap all three for either Yorkshire WF7 7PU. Tel: ( 0977) 611395 after 6pm. John. Tel: Newbury 30184.
base or mobile multi- mode, eg: FT290R. IC251E • Eproms for CB conversions programmed from la 48 ele 70cm Yagi, varnished, assembled and
with or without linear for the mobiles, or swap your Hex list if required. 2716 £5, 2764 from £5, 27128 never used. TET HF vertical. antenna 144/28
WHY? Tel: eves or weekends ( 0865) 773338. from £6. Send sae for full details. Chris Womack. 4 transverter, hardly used. Clegg 25 watt variable
• ICR71E general coverage receiver, 2 months Mill Close, Ackworth, Pontefract, Yorkshire WF7 power FM TCVR 143MHz to 149MHz. Dawe type
old, as new condition, £575 ono. T C Ridgway, 15 7PU. Tel: ( 0977) 611395 after 6pm. 6106 output meter. Icom 2E H/H, Icom 4E H/H,
South Road, Aberystwyth, Wales SY23 1JF. Tel: • RTTY Acorn atom computer incl interface unit latter little used. Buyer collects antennas. Ernie
(0970) 4271. G4BMK RTTY on ROM. Also spare Acorn atom G4YUG. Tel: ( 0473) 830147 anytime.
• Barlow Wadley XCR-30 mk11 Rx, first class needs slight attention, £ 130.00. Phil GOABY, 18 • AR88 communications receiver, 550kHz to
condition, remarkable performance, best offer Waskerley Close, Hardwick, Stockton on Tees, 30MHz, with manual, plus BC221 and No 10
over £89. Icom RX71E, mint condition, includes Cleveland TS19 8LQ. Tel: ( 0642) 674615. frequency meters. All units in working order and
remote control unit, RC- 12, best offer over £620. Mr • NEC colour monitor 12in superb resolution 640 unmodified apart from resistor and capacitor
Ails. Tel: 01-902 2177, evenings only. x 400 as new. Must sell. offers around £250. Tokyo replacements, £60 the lot. Tingay, 18 Grove Road,
• Yaesu HF all mode transceiver, FT102. Purch- Hy power 45W 70cms linear new £ 128. Paul G4XHF. Newbury. Berks RG18 1UH. Tel: ( 0635) 38228.
ased May 1985, used 2months only, £570. Tel: ( 0934) Tel: Crawley ( 0293) 515201.
• JIL scanner SX200N little use, Withers WANTED
812865.
• Air band pocket portable plus AM, FM. New inspected £ 150.00 ono. Denis G8MKU. OTHr, Tel: • FRG7 Yaesu receiver wanted in good condition
Xmas, £ 12, post paid, very good results, battery King's Lynn ( 0553) 674015. phone or write: Wayne Searle, 39 Teignmouth
only. Tel: ( 0274) 676556 after 6pm. • Pye Dolphin 11 radio telephone 150kHz to Road, London NW2 4E8. Tel: 01-452 3025.
• WS19 complete, unused. Manpak HF156 com- 3800kHz plus 8 pre-set xtals, 12V and dynometer/ la Trio 7930 2metre rig, must be in mint condition.
plete. HRO. PSU. coils. Heath stereo amp S22. freq changer? 2807s on transmit and internal ATU Also Yaesu YK-901 keyboard to match up with YR-
BC348, no mods: Decca HF marine Tx/Rx/PSU. ideal top band 80m, no hand set. £35. 3 St Johns 901 RTTY reader. Tel: Colchester 394336 ( Essex).
Icom MC80 marine VHF. R1155A no mods. AR88. Cotts, Charlton, Musgrove, Nr Wincanton, S/set. • General coverage HF receiver wanted. Any
TCS12. Offers. Full list available sae. G3DVF. 18 III Property of silent key. Yaesu FT29OR all mode working model considered. Up to £50. B Wright, 33
Oaky Balks, Alnwick, Northumberland. Tel: 602487. with Yaesu scanning mic. Very good condx £200. Bradshaw Ave, Glen Parva, Leicester. Tel: ( 0533)
IN Ham International Concorde 3, 26.065-28.305, Trio 9R59D GC Rx £40. KW Vanguard 10-160m Tx 777636.
AM/FM/SSB, £ 125 ono. Also Bremi BRL210. £60 £25. Both excellent condx. Mosley 2e1 10/15/20m • Yaesu FC707 tuner. Mr Mellor, GOBYE. Tel:
ono. Ham ant matcher. £7. SWR meter, £5. 25DB beam with CDE/44 rotator and control box £50. Ripley ( Derbys) 48094.
pre- amp. £8, or £ 180 the lot. Tel Kilmarnock 34366. SEM Z- match 10-80m £ 35. Olympic loaded Z- match • Racal BCC533 battery charger, MA968 or MA934
III Two metre base. receiver crystal led, R1, R2, R6, 10-160m 2kW rating £45. All items carriage at cost. batteries, TA944 or TA4044 linear, manpack such as
R7, S-10, S-12, £45. Phillips colour TV, portable, £ 75. Don MacLennan G3KGM. 66 Old Farm Avenue, TRA931, RA929. TRA967, or any PRM model
Pre- amp 2-30MHz, £ 15, including postage. Eddys- Sidcup, Kent. Tel: 01-300 0767. urgently wanted by collector. Also any Racal or
tone EA12, not working, for spares, £ 10 with • FRV7700 Yaesu converter 70-80 118-130 140- similar manpack spares or accessories. Have
manual. SX200N for spares, £ 10. Walkmate cas- 150MHz. Suitable for FRG7700 communications various modern Racal, Rodifon, etc, military
sette player, radio broken but works on one station receiver £35. Two metre base station, receiver equipment for exchange or possible sale. Inter-
cassette OK, £ 15. Punk records, Conflict. Crass, only, crystalled R1 R2 R6 R7 S-10. S-12 £45. Made by ested in any post- larkspur manpack items. No
DK's. reggae, etc. Mike, 14 Doverfield Road, Tandy Corporation. Pre- amp 2-30MHz SEM make, matter how small! Please write WHY? 120
Brixton, London SW2 5NB. Tel 01-674 0513 after £15 including postage. Mike, 14 Doverfield Road, Birmingham Rd, Redditch, Worcs 697 6EP.
11am. Brixton. London SW2 5NB. Tel: 01-674 0513 after 12 • Collins 75A receiver in good working order.
• Yaesu FT29OR with nicads, charger plus YH1 midday. Hallicrafter SX28A receiver in good condition. Tel:
headset and flexwhip, vgc, £265. Also FC757AT • Free, free, free! Iam clearing out a friend's (051644) 9185. Merseyside.
auto ATU suitable FT757 or FT980, little used and in electronics hobby box. It's mostly wire, plugs, al Collector requires to swap personal OSL cards
vgc, £200. Tel: GOCCU, Bristol ( 0272) 721744. switches, coils, pots. etc, so it's abit heavy. If you - one of yours for one of mine. Also required an
• Heathkit SW717 receiver, 550kHz to 30MHz, could send £ 1 for post/packing Iwill send you a Eddystone EC10 receiver, good working condition
complete with manual. BFO, £45. Can deliver free bag. Martin, 7 Griffin Crescent, Littlehampton, (or similar). Tom, PO Box 4, Montrose, Angus DD10
within 150 miles radius of Bristol Avon. Tel: Tony Sussex. Post only. 9SZ.
• Yaesu FT270R, new battery, carrying case. • Compact station FT707/TS120 or similar. Must
(0272) 563491.
II Lowe SRX30 receiver, 0.5-30kHz, USB. LSB, AM, charger. £90. Tel: Tisted 306 ( after 5pm). be neat or will be banished to shed. Again have
preselector RF gain, clarifier, analogue readout, III Signal generator, Taylor model 68A, 100kHz to FT250 for sale or p/x for 2m multi- portable. Colin
excellent condition, £80 including manual. Tel: 220MHz in 7ranges. Audio modulation and output. G1PRS. Tel: ( 0507) 828026 after 6pm please.
Rochdale 43117 after 6.00pm. RF attenuator and large scale, £20. carriage extra. al IC260 A or Eand FT707 ( 100W). Cash awaiting for
• Trio 2300 transceiver, synthesised, portable/ Also for sale Adana model no2 H/S printing mint condition rigs. Must be local to Kent. Mark,
mobile/base, with matching 10W P-amp aerials. machine, £20. Collectors item. Stan G3XON, 14 G4RGB, OTHr 84/85 callbooks. Tel: Medway ( 0634)
Nicads, charger, carrying case, leads, manuals, Dagden Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey GU4 30822 anytime.
mint condition, £ 150.00. Complete or consider 8DD. Tel: ( 0483) 36953. • Sony ICF2001 scanning Rx. Steve GM4GTU
exchange for HF transceiver ( cash adjustment). • Maplin frequency counter, 8 digit, 10Hz- QTHr. Tel: ( 0224) 743039 evenings or ( 0224) 646464
Also wanted HF ATU for 100 watt transmitter, DFM 600MHz, variable time gate. battery or mains ext 251 daytime.
up to 50MHz, cheap oscilloscope ideally up to operation, fully calibrated and in very good • Wanted Totsuko TR2100M 144MHz SSB/CW
5MHz ( small unit preferred). Can deliver/collect. condition, £ 130 no offers. DSB2 80m transceiver, as portable. State frequencies built into rig, any
Tel: Roy GOBZT, Sedgley ( 09073) 78792. featured in Ham Radio Today. Built from kit with faults ( non workers considered) price. Letters
• Bremi PSU, 12 volt, 5.7 amps. £ 15.00. Yaesu case, mic, speaker and digital readout and service only please. Mr lain J Menzies, 105 Craigton Road,
YD148 mic, £ 12.00. Sparker unit with noise filter, manual. Not fully working - problem in output Aberdeen, Scotland AB1 7TY.

please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
54
 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
WANTED diagram or any hints or tips about this communica- Tel: ( 0694) 722131. Emilio GOCYQ.
II Manual or circuit diagram for Heathkit electro- tions receiver. Expenses will be met. G1N0X. Tel: • 70cm Pye Tx/Ax must be cheap HRO B/spread
nic switch model 1D-101. Also any info on old AVO (0679) 62889, after 5.30pm. coils handbook and info. Tel: Charley. Lancs
signal generator 50kHz to 80MHz in six ranges. • Codar CR70A. good working order. Codar (02572) 60679 anytime.
Also wanted IC- 700T Tx. non working for spares. CRGG Ax, Q' multiplier RQ10X, ATU R080, any • Xtal Calibrator No 10 for WS62, and vib/dyno
Also circuit diagram or any info for Midland 3001. condition. D K Matheson, 2 St John's Rise, PSU for WS19, plus AR88D, working or not for
All costs will be met. Brian Dunn, 17 Duke Street. Restavon, Berpys Green, Westerham, Kent TN16 rebuild. Tel: ( Harwich) 502195.
Clayton- le- Moors, Accrington. Lancs BB5 5NO. 3AT. • Wanted urgently circuit diagram for Sommer-
Tel: Accrington 391682. • Tandy Realistic PRO2003 or similar. North East kamp HF tranceiver FT100. Expenses gratefully
• Pye pocket phone Rx/Tx, must be in good preferred. Tel: Ashington ( 0670) 815067. refunded. GODLN, 39 Mitchley Hill, Sanderstead,
condition. W Hind, 12 Mendip Close, Peterlee. Co • Portable professional SSB Ax. Private buyer, Surrey.
Durham SR8 2JL. cash purchase. Tel: ( 061) 743 1570. • Yaesu FP707 power supply, FC707 antenna
IN Receiver for home base use covering VHF RT • Service manuals or any data on National 1 -( RO tuner, FV707DM remote VFO with memories and
channels in marine band 156MHz. D Casswell, 24 MX, also any mods. Mr M K Smith. 4 South Road, scanner, will pay good price and any transport
Kings Road. Lee-on- Solent. Hants P013 9NU. Woodhouse Down, Almondsbury, Bristol BS12 charges. Must be in good condition. Getting
• Trio R2000 wanted, complete with converter if 4HV. desperate. Tel: ( 041) 641 1567.
possible. Tel: Rochdale 43117 after 6.00pm. • Wanted urgently to buy or borrow: manuals/cir- • L- match ATU or similar in good conditon for
• Ex RN B28 Ax, clean in working order. Full cuit diagrams for Sommerkamp FL200B Tx and SWL. Tel: Tyneside ( 0783) 267125.
details and price to: Williams, 1/3 Myreside Court, FR100B Ax. also Labgear LG300 Tx. All replies • Wanted World Radio and TV Handbook. Also
Edinburgh EH10 5LX. Tel: (031) 447 6348. answered. Morgan G4NSA. 12 Rosalind Avenue, RSGB Amateur Radio Call Book, recent as
• Urgently wanted: early 1930s Philips. Ekco, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside LG3 5JR. possible and as cheap as possible to redundant
HMV, American Philco, Zenith radios, any condi • The 6800 SWL DX friendship society open to all enthusiast. John Harris, 6 Pandy View, Trelewis,
tion, cash or exchange. Jim Taylor, 5 Luther Road, users of Sony ICF 6800W short wave listeners Treharris, Mid Glam, S Wales. Tel: Treharris
Winton, Bournemouth. Tel: ( 0202) 510400. DXers. See us in WRTH 1985. Write: Doug 411664.
• Nato 2000 wanted urgently, cash waiting, must Hopkinson. 1012 1360 York Mills Road, Don Mills, • American Tx: BC- 475 as used in DC-3 aircraft.
be in perfect condition. Also SMC ATU and rotator. Ontario, Canada M3A 2AZ. German WW1 radio- radar gear, parts, literature
119MHz to 130MHz, suitable for FRG7000. Tel: • Circuit diagram for sky king SU2000 rotator wanted. Museum purposes only- does not have to
(0283) 221870. control unit, or type number of the 8- pin DIL be in working condition. Can anyone help with
111 World Radio and TV handbook, any year, 1980 integrated circuit used in the circuit. Postage WSI I? Offer British WW2 or cash adjustment will
onwards. Microwave Modules 6m converter refunded. Can anyone help? GW3GSJ OTHr. Tel: collect by car. OZ8R0 R Otterstad, Vejdammen 5,
PMMC50/28. Tel: ( 0926) 498388. (0352) 780334. DK-28Y0, Nolte, Denmark. Tel: 010-452 801875.
• Yaesu FTDX560 transceiver or similar, any • Iam now a lucky owner of a genuine Marconi • Comm receiver Trio 9R590S. around £50. Tel:
condition but must be working. Would consider coherer and earnestly require the tapper to go (94) 63162.
cheap FT707. Also Cheap VHF linear 3W in 80+ out. with it. Please help - Stan G3XON, 14 Dagden • Does anyone have an FC102 that they are
G89, 2 Marion Square, Kettering, Northants. Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8DD. Tel: prepared to part with? Must be in good condition.
• Nato 2000 in good working order. Transmatcher (0483) 36953. Top price paid. Nigel GOASM. Tel: ( 0783) 288079.
ATU. urgent, for cash. Rotator 3wire mini beam for • Trio SP230 speaker unit. SM220 station monitor. • FT707 100W and FC707 ATU. or FT101ZD. Must
27MHz. Also FRG7700 in perfect working order. HF mini beam. Copy World at the finger tips. Geoff be in good condition. DAve GODYC, 4Burton Ave.
Tel: ( 0283) 221870. Barnes G3A0S. Tel: ( 02605) 276. Wallasey, M/side L45 8QH. Tel: ( 051) 6382463 after
• Borrow or buy circuit diagram and/or workshop NI Exchange for Yaesu FRV7700 model E wanted, 6pm..
manual of IB Mk 1and Cossor Commando 703 VHF to replace model A, must be mint condition. • ' O' multiplier unit for Heathkit RA1' receiver.
Tx/Rx. Fair price paid by young amateur, or pay Carriage paid. Dave Howes, 149 Warren Wood Rd, Also SSB unit for Murphy 1340d receiver. Can
postage. Tel: ( 0732) 846416. Kent. G1HRW, QTHr. Rochester, Kent. Tel: (0634) 404096. collect. London or Oxford area. Eason, ' Lynwood',
• Service manual for Geloso G209, or circuit B Admiralty handbook of wireless telegraphy. Holton, Oxon OX9 1PU. Tel: ( 08677) 2300.

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 55
 PNP Communications
Communications Interface

DIO
for RTTY — Morse — AMTOR
Our popular range of communication modules is now
available, fully boxed and tested under the model
number.
CTU 20
The CTU2OR is RTTY only 2. costs £62.50 whilst the
CTU2ORM is for morse as well and costs £75.25
For shortwave listeners the MF2-DX gives the option

SMALL ADS
of 170Hz. 425Hz or 850Hz shift reception and costs
gee.»
Send a large ( A4) SAE for full Cat
Please add VAT at the current rate
Access 8. Barciayr 9,d ! VISA! welcome

62 Lewes Avenue, Newhaven

East Sussex BN9 9SB
Tel: (0273) 514465

JAPANESE Ib's (PART OF OUR RANGE)

AN214a Cl 80 AN7145 CI 80 AN7146 CI85 BA521 CI 75 BA532 CI50
HA1306W [I60 HA1339A CI 60 HA1342 fi 70 HA1366W 01 50
HA1366W14 CI 50 HA1377 £220 LA1230 £150 LA4460 £175 LA4461
XXX ADULT VIDEO CLUB
For the genuine adult films. Available only
MAXI
CI 75 LG7137 02 75 M51515 fl 50 M51517 02 50 M133705 f160 44133712 from ourselves. Ring COILS AND CHOKES
CI 50 4.483730 CI 75 7.4193731 £250 ME13756 £2 60 4/1138719 £350
PREVIOUSLY MADE BY
TA/205AP £ 1 (93 TA7222AP £ 120 TA7727P £ 160 UPC575 CI 00
UPC1001 £200 UPG1156 f140 UPCI 181 CI 00 UPGI182 CI 00
UPCI185 £2 20 ADD 609 POST AND PACKING AND THEN ADD
0924-471811 (24hrs) DENCO SAE PRICE LIST
15% VAT TO TOTAL For the intimate details or write
T POWELL 16 PADDINGTON GREEN LONDON W2 1LG
OPEN MON•FRI 10AM-5PM, SAT 9AM•12 NOON. ADULT VIDEO CLUB 8 BRUNEL UNITS, BRUNEL
TELEPHONE: 01 723 9246
ACCESS/VISA. TELEPSONE ORDERS ACCEPTED OVER £ 5.00
P.O. Box 12, Batley, W. Yorks. ROAD, GORSE LANE IND
ESTATE, CLACTON, ESSEX
C015 4LU.
DW ELECTRONICS G3 XCF TEL: ( 0255) 424152
Amateur Radio Supplies
HEATHERLITE MOBILE MICROPHONES
.1You ve probably seen One anO ,"ey i wei irieu 3,0
71 Victoria f14, Widnes ti ! tom tested Lightweight and inconspicuous good audio quality ease or
operation worn around the Collar Of Over the head Control bon
Tel: 051.420 2559
with rntc gain control scan buttons LED indicator on transmit
14•Su Open Mon- Sat 9.30-6 ( closed Thurs) made individually and plugged to suit your rig
GOLF CLUBLANE
Booth
\"./ We supply Yaesu. lcom Tonna. Jaybeam. with plug and ! Can buttons £24
with plug without scan buttons £21 50
Microwave Modules. Datongs etc KKK Plug and extra amplifier fore pin Icon, rigs cg IC 255 etc SALTFORD
£22 50
BRISTOL
Mic band and coax no control box circuit to make your own box

Pair and paca ,ng 0, 50 pe , Order

£6 50 Holdings Tel. 02217 2402

AGRIMOTORS
Cheques to MEATNER RODMIELL
MAY 07/M: Tel: 0401 50921 Bath Open Tues -
Sat 9am-9pm
Closed Monday

MERTON CB AND RADIO CENTRE

MERTON GARAGE AND POST OFFICE, MERTON.
Nr OAKNAMPTON EX20 3DZ

OPEN 6 DAYS 9-6

(SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT) Male. arnunn t4. 4t,

Voucher removed

56 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertssement MARCH 1986
 MORSE TUTOR JAYCEE ELECTRONICS
NEXT ISSUE £4.00 on cassette. £0.00 on microdrive for
Sinclaire Spectrum. 4 to 19 words per minute.
variable spacing, variable groups of random
JOHN GM3OPW
20 Woodside Way, Glenrothes,
ON SALE letters, numbers or mixed; Random sentences,
own message, single characters and variable
pitch. Feedback on screen, printer, or speech
Fife KY7 SDP
(Currah Microspeech 48K only) and repeat facility, Tel: 0592 756962
16K and 481( versions on one cassette 48K only on Open: Tues-
Sat 9-5

itADIO
microdrive.
WD SOFTWARE Quallty secondhand equipment in stock.
Hilltop, St. Mary, Jersey, C.Islands Full range of TRIO goodies. Jaybeam -
Telephone (0534) 81392 Microwave Modules- LAR.

Thursday 27th
March US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FUGHT
INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS.
CRYSTALS Made to order
for any purpose and large
A large selection of these publications and charts
are available. For example FLIGHT
stocks of standard
INFORMATION BOOK COVERING, UK. EUROPE. frequencies for computers,
G4MK RADIO SOFTWARE N AFRICA and MIDDLE EAST includes details of modems, etc. Amateur CW
**NEW FOR DRAGON 32/64 AND TANDY COLOR** over 1,400 military and civil airfields. Thousands of
SSTV RECEIVE decodes audio direct from radio with tuning communication frequencies on UHF, VHF and HF (QRP) freqs £4.00 and CB
indicator and printer support Tape £ 11 25 GREYLINE &
MUF/LUF PLOT Draws great circle world map with
includes Operational. Base Commands. conversion crystals at £4.50.
Maintenance Controls and many more. Airfield
propagation data superimposed Tape MOO
CBM64/128 RTTY TRANSCEIVE with Baud rate detector and facilities. Services and other data is listed. A 66 PROGRAMMABLE
unattended mode Tape £ 11 disk £ 14.00
CBM64/128 MORSE TRANSCEIVE with speed tracking and
page section covers USAF. Theater Flight Data
and Procedures. Approx 450 pages packed with
OSCILLATORS (PXO) for
full type ahead Tape £ 10 RTTY i•CW disk
DRAGON AND TRS80C PROGRAMS ON TAPE OR
£22.013
information, as used by USAF aircrew. SAE for baud rates, MPU, and freq
CARTRIDGE RTTY - ASCII. Morse and AMTOFT transcewe details and prices to
markers £12.50.
Send SAE for details State callsign ( if any,
E'VANS AIR PUBLICATIONS FILTERS Crystal, monolithic,
GROSVENOR SOFTWARE (AR)
2Beacon Close, Seaford, Sussex ( 0323) 893378 11 HILL VIEW, BRYN-BAAL, mechanical and ceramic for
MOLD, CLWYD CH7 6SL all standard IF's. Special
10.695MHz for big
improvement to most CB rigsl
B45HG VIDEO
Transmit from your video recorder throughout the at £4.50 each.
house. Price al 90 -• P&P 50p SAE for leaflet .
Electronic Mallorder A MORSE READER PROGRAMMES SAE FOR LISTS. PRICES
62 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom
Lance BLO 9AG
SPECTRUM BBC ' B' DRAGON INCLUDE VAT AND POST
CBM 64 VIC 20
Tel: 070682.3036

PR GOLLEDGE
2X81 16K ATARI 600/800XI. AMSTRAD 464

Sinclair computers need NO interface. others use simple

one transistor ( EIC107 or similar) interface Programmes self

ETESON ELECTRONICS
tracking 13/30 WPM. All connections to existing sockets
Cassette with full instructions and interface circuit where
required £6.00 Inc P&P Interface r.. it and tested £250 inc
ELECTRONICS
G3EDW, Merriott,
P&P

15B Lower Green,

RTTY
Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool
Tel: ( 0253) 885107
FOR YOUR 48K SPECTRUM
Menu driven. 10 programmable memories split scree , Somerset,
TA16 5NS
morse ident, four baud rates, etc etc NO TERMINAL UNIT
lust a simple filter , Cassette with tull instructions. circuit
and idler layout £13 50 or SAE for full details Filter unit built
Open: 9.30am-12.30, 1.30-5.30. Closed Wed & Sun.
Tel: 0460 73718
and tested £600.
Electronic Component Specialists.
ELECTROMS
NEW ROAD COMPLEX
NEW ROAD
KIDDERMINSTER DY10 1AL
TEL 0562 753893
PROFESSIONAL POLICE, FIRE, PUBLICSERVICE
POCKET SIZED MONITOR RECEIVER

With 54-176MHz VHF plus 10m Amateur

Band ( 11m CB on request) and VHF
Aircraft. Excellent sensitivity, VFO,
USED AMATEUR EQUIPMENT?
Squelch provision, Whip Antenna etc.
Tunes all your local 2-way VHF activity and IBuy, Sell & Exchange!
sBLLING7 Ipay the
morel. BEST POSSIBLE PRICES for your Clean
Used Equipment 1BUYINGT Ihave the
Complete with accessories and frequency
BEST SELECTION
lists (ir only £27.95 post paid. CWO/COD of top Ouality Used
welcome. Prompt delivery from . Equipment Available. •
For the Deal You ve been Looking for.Phone Dave. G4TN ,
ANYTIME ON 1-1ORNCHUPCH ( 040241 57722 oh Send SAT
D TAYLOR, ( Dept GSE8), G4TNY AMATEUR RADIO
8 EMMERSON ST, CROOK, 132 Albany Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4110
CO DURHAM, UK.

GEARED MOTORS
12volt dc 40 rpm suit drive motor for childs SCOTCOMMS Telephone
buggy £ 22.00. Diodes 40amp 400v Neg
stud £1.50. Bridge Rects 200v 12amps
OPEN TUES - FRIDAY 10am-12.30pm, 2pm-5pm the advertising
SAT: 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. CLOSED MONDAY
£1.50. Darlingtons M1000 gain 170 £1.20 department on:
MALDEN TRANSFORMERS 25 Morton Street, Edinburgh
Tel: 031-657 2430
15 0277 219876
134 London Road, Kingston on Thames, Surrey
for details
Tel: 01-546 7534

MARCH 1986 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement 57
 ADVERTISERS INDEX
Arman 33 Omega Power 18
Omni Electronic 52
BNOS 45
Rainbow 52
Cirkit 25 Repro Electronic System 39
P M Components 14,15
Scarab Systems 50
Edwardschild 47 Selectronic 52

Field Electronic 25 Technical Software 50,52

Telecoms 60
GCHQ 45 Thanet 4,5

Hately Antenna 52 Reg Ward 47

Hi-Tec World Wide 39 Waters & Stanton 33
Henry Westlake 45
Marco Trading 59 R Withers 2

ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION

" DIO
DISPLAY AD RATES series rates for consecutive insertions

1 issue 3 issues 6 issues 12 issues

depth nun 4 width mm ad space
£66 00 £62.00 £5900 £5300
61 x 90 i13
1 page
/ 4 page £115 00 £110.00 £105.00 £92.00
128 x 90 or 61 x 186 1

i2 page £225 00 £210 00 £200 00 £180.00

128 o 186 or 263 x 90 1

1 page £430 00 £405.00 £385.00 £345.10

263 x 186
double page £830.00 £78000 £740.00 £660.00
263 a 394

colour rates

COLOUR AD RATES exclude cost

of separations
series rates for consecutive insertions

1 issue 3 Issues 6¡
sallas 12 issues
depth mm a width mm ad space
£305 JO £290 00 £275.00 £245 00
128 x 186 or 263 x 90 /
1 2 page
£590.00 £550.00 £530.00 £470 00
263 a 186 1 page
£1.130 00 £1,070.00 £1,010.00 0900 00
263 x 394 double page

Covers Outside back cover 20% extra, inside covers 10% extra

SPECIAL POSITIONS Bleed

Facing Matter
10% extra ¡ Bleed area - 307 x 220)
15% extra

DEADLINES
'Dates affected by public holidays

colour 4 mono proof ad mono no prook & small ad mono artwork on sale thurs
Issue

Apr 86 27 Feb 86 5Mar66 7Mar 86 27 Mar 86

May86 27 Mar 86 2Apr86 4Apr86 24 Apr 86

Jun 86 1May86 7May 86 9May86 29May 86
Jul 86 29May 86 4Jun 86 6Jun86 26Jun 86

CONDITIONS eit INFORMATION

If series rate contract is cancelled the advertiser Printed — web- offset Commission to approved advertising agencies is
SERIES RATES
Seres rates also apply when larger or additional will be liable to pay the unearned series discount PAYMENT 10%
space to that initially booked is taken already taken AO single insertion ads are accepted on a pre-
payment basis only unless an account is held. CONDITIONS
An ad of at least the minimum space must appear Accounts will be opened for series rate advertisers 10% discount if advertising in both Amateur Radio
in consecutive issues to qualify for series rates COPY
Except for County Guides copy rosy be changed subject to satisfactory credit references and Radio & Electronics World.
previous copy will automatically be repeated if no Accounts are strictly net and must be settled by the A voucher copy will be sent to Display and Colour
monthly
further copy is received publication date advertisers only.
No additional charges for typesetting or illustra- Overseas
or credit card
payments by International Money Order Ads accepted subject to our standard conditions ,
A ' hold ad' is acceptable for maintaining your
tions ( except for colour separations) available on request.
series rate contract This will automatically be
inserted if no further copy is received For illustrations just send photograph or artwork FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Display Ad and Small Ad series rate Colour Ad rates do not include the cost of Amateur Radio Sovereign House. Brentwood. Essex CM14 OSE
contracts are not interchanoeable separations 102771 219876

58 please mention AMATEUR RADIO when replying to any advertisement MARCH 1986
 MARCO TRADING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS -.121=r «

MAIL ORDER CATALOGUE

'
--M12=31r
Switch Cleaner 1.18 4000 0.19
Circuit Freezer 1.34 4001 0.24
Foam Cleanser 1.16
Aero Klene 1.10 A ONCE IN A Soldering Station 4002
4006
0.24
0.68

oitk\ter
complete with
Plastic Seal
Excel Polish
1.28
1.12 LIFETIME OFFER 12 VOLT 30W or 40W Iron
'state whichit
4007 0.24
4008 0.59
Ardistat Spray 1.18
Aero Duster 1.40 WHILE STOCKS LAST RECHARGE- XS25W Iron 7 kit-
4009
4010
0.44
0.39
Super 40
Video
1.82
Head "D" type nickel cadmium ABLE complete
steel 8.
with
plug
4011 0.23
4012 0.24
rechargeable battery,
Cleaner 1.08 attached 10.00
Fire Extinguisher UNIT CS I8W
as above 9.90
4013
4014
0.35
0.58

Silicone Grease
3.08
manufactured by Saft. £5.99 Antex 15W Iron 4015
4016
0.58
0.38
5.25
Aero
Ditto Tube
1.42
1.64
each Antex 1111W mon
5.50
4017
4018
0.54
0.59
Heat Sink
Compound £1.08
D SIZE - 1-2 volt 4-0 AH + £ 1.85 p&p Antex 25W iron
5.75
4019 0.59
4020. 0.78
Solda Mop Antes elements 4021 0.58
0.12mm 0.74 2.75
Antex bits 0.90 4022 0.68
ALL PRICES
Ditto 0.06mm 0.76
Brand new ex- equipment, ARE SUBJECT Antex stands 2.10 4023
4024
0.30
0.49
Soldersucker
CHART
RECORDER
unmarked, 10 for £ 7.50, TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE
4.50
Spare nozzles for
4025
4026
0.24
0.89
SPECIAL 100 for £60.00, 85p each aliMDIM. IIM
Soldersucker
0.65
4027
4028
0.44
0.44
Brand new 3channel
pen recorders Additional postage THE MALTINGS
7415148 1.28 4029
4030
0.73
0.33
741500 0.24 7415151 0.70
complete with
charte Full spec.
P&P 65p 1-5, £1.50 for 6-10, HIGH STREET, WEM 741501 0.24 7415153 0.70 4031
4033
1.28
1.25
741502 0.24 7415155 0.55
SHROPSHIRE SY4 5EN
upon request Once £10100 off Tel: (0939) 32763. Telex: 35565
741503 0.24 7415157 0.45 4034
4035
1.40
0.68
only price £40 + 741504 0.24 7415158 0.58
ZeNBROIODEPACK 741_505 0.24 7415160 0.62 4036 2.48
Man
400mW-5 each value- 11 values- individually marked 1986 741_508 0.24 7415161 0.68 4038 0.73
and packed- 55 Zener Diodes. Price £ 3.50 each 741_509 0.24 7415162 0.70 4039A 2.70
7415163 0.88 4040 0.58

ONLY £ 1.00
741_510 0.24
741511 0.24 7415164 0.74 4042 0.48
IRANSFORMERS
TRANSISTOR 741512 0.24 7415165 1.10 4043 0.42
British made transformers at very attractive prices ECM 741513 0.33 7415166 1.50 4044 0.48
Primary Secondary Current 1- 10 100 711514 7415168 1.48 4046 0.58
FROM 0.48
240V
240V
6-0-6v
6-0-6v
10Orn/a
500m/a
£0.58 £0.52
£0.65 £0.00
£0.43
£0.48 BOOKS PRE-PAID 741515
741519
0.24
0.44
7415170
7415173
1.40
0.98
4049
4050
0.38
0.34
Carriage 45p transformer £1.60 per 10 £9.00
ENVELOPE - 741520
741521
0.24
0.24
7415174
7415175
0.75
0.70
4051
4051
0.68
0.68
ROTARY POTS
1m 11 asti c
ZENER DICKIES
ec 1 SPECIAL OFFER 741522
741524
0.24
0.28
7415190
7415192
0.82
0.98
4052
4053
0.58
0.58
o.25W Carbon Log& Lin 1K-2M2
40p eacl-
1.1 1/Plastic
1.5W Flange
3V- 203V
4.7-47V
1 peach 10/f 1.4
C1.26 each'
ORDER FORM 741.526
741527
0.24
0.24
7415193
741.5194
0.98
0.75
4066
4068
0.44
0.24
10 300
Any 100 £28 2.5W Plash c
200W Stud
7.5-75V
7.5-75V
64p each*
C1.25 each . INCLUDES 741528
741530
0.24
0.24
7415195
741.5196
0.74
0.84
4069
4070
0.24
0.24
'Only available whilestOcks 4mt 50p FREE 741532
741533
0.24
0.24
7415197
7415221
0.96
0.85
4071
4072
0.24
0.20
-MICIAZIMMIZIMILLEIM VOUCHER 741537
741538
0.24
0.24
7415240
7415241
0.80
0.80
4073
4075
0.24
0.24
1pole 12 way, 2pole 6way. 3pole 4way. All 50V 1p to 10 nf 4peach. 100 for
741540 0.24 7415242 0.94 4076 0.88

MARCH
4pole 3way 50p £2.75
74LS42 0.50 7415243 0.94 4077 0.24

Type Price (0) TRANSISTORS DIODES

DY802 0.95 Type Price i£1 Type Price (£) Type Price (£)
DY86/87
ECC81
ECC82
.841
1.00
.90
'Type
AC127
AC128
Price ( 0)
028
030
Type
BC117
Price (I)
0.22
Type
BC327
BC328
Price •
0.16
0.16
SPECIAL OFFER BF117
BF119
BF120
0.50
0.82
0.38
BFX85
BFX86
BFX87
0.35
0.44
0.44
80189
BY198
50199
6.75
0.64
0.72
BC118 0.16
ECC83
ECC84
1.00
.80
AC128K
AC141
0.34
0.58
BC119
BC125
0.28
0.14
BC337
BC338
0.12
0.12
CERAMIC KIT BF125
BF127
0.42
0.44
BFY50
BFY51
0.22
0.22
51206
50207
0.14
0.16
ECC85
ECC86
.95
2.80
AC141K
AC142
0.38
0.56
BC140
BC141
0.27
0.26
BC350A
BC440
0.24
0.36
(5 OFF 50 VOLT) BF154
BF157
0.23
0.48
BFY52
BFY90
0.22
0.80
BY210/400
BY2I 0/600
0.21
0.24
ECC88
ECF80
1.25
1.20
AC142K
AC151
038
aas
BC142
BC143
0.24
0.26
BC441
BC461
0.40
0.58
EACH £ 3.50 ( 125 TOTAL) BF158
BF160
0.30
0.23
BFY905
88100
1.34
0.25
B1210/800
BY227
0.28
0.22
ECH61 1.40 AC152 045 BC147 0.18 BC547 0.12 13E167 0.32 138101 0.40 BY228 0.46
ECH84
ECL82
1.50
1.10
AC176
AC1 76K
0.30
0.44
A or B
BC148
0.14
0.10
BC548
BC549
0.12
0.10
NEW BF177
BF178
0.42
0.28
88103
BRY39
0.50
0.50
51238
BYX10
0.65
0.20
BYX36/150 0.40
GAS
AC187 0.28 A or B 0.12 BC550 0.10 BF180 0.27 B8156 0.42
ECL86 1.75
AC187K 038 BC149 0.10 BC550C 0.10 BF181 0.27 135019 0.32 BYX36/600 0.48
EF80 .75
AC188 028 BC157 0.12 BC557A 0.10 BF182 0.32 B5020 0.30 BYX48/300 0.70
1.80
SOLDERING
EF86 0.32 B1055/350 0.26
AC188K 038 BC158 0.12 BC558 0.10 BF183 B5059 0.78
EF183 0.90 BYX55/600 0.30
ACY41 090 BC159 0.12 BC034 0.29 BF184 0.30 B5076 0.65
EF184 1.00 BF185 0.28 51071/600 1.18
IRON
41)142 080 BC160 0.30 BCY70 0.113 BI100A/02 0.90
EH90 0.98 AD143 088 BCY71 0.17 BFI94A 0.15 BYZ12 0.78
BC161 0.30 131101/300 2.75
KT66(GEC) 16.00 A0149 072 13C16813 0.20 BCY72 0.16 BF.195 0.12 51101/500 3.25 C106D 0.48

(PORTABLE)
K7813(GECI 19.00 AD161 042 BC169C 0.12 BCZ10 3.21 BF200 0.30 BT102/300 3.80 E1222 0.32
EL34 3.25 AD162 052 BC170 0.16 BCZ11 2.80 BF222 0.38 BT106 1.15 E5024 0.30
EL84 1.00 AD161/162 120 BC170B 0.16 BD124P 0.70 BF224 0.20 BT108 1.25 GET872 0.60
EL509
EM87
7.85
2.55
AF114
AF115
120
Z10
BC171
BC171
0.10
0.14
BC130Y
80131
0.68
0.36
ORYX BF224J
BF240
0.20
0.30
81109
81116
1.15
1.20
1772002
MEU21
3.34
0.62
MJ400 1.45
ONLY
EY86/87 . 67 AF116 2.10 A or B 0.08 BD132 0.36 BF241 0.30 8T119 3.30
EY500A 2.50 AF118 1.85 BC172 0.16 BD135 0.26 BF244 0.34 8T120 3.50 MJ2955 1.00
PCC84 0.60 AF121 056 Aor B 0.12 BD136 0.26 BF244A 0.30 BT121 2.99 MJ3000 1.80
PCC85
PCC89
1.75
0.75
AF124
AF125
042
058
BC177
BC178A
0.24
0.30
80137
BD138
0.28
0.30 £13.90 BF244B
BF257
0.28
0.22
91138/600
91179/4008 2.80
1.30 MJE340
MJE371
0.46
0.85
AF126 058 8C182 0.10 BD139 0 30 BF258 0.26 BU100A 2.30 MJE520 0.44
PCC189 0.85 PLASTIC BOXES TELECOM EQUIP
AF127 038 ABorC 0.09 80140 0.28 BF259 0.30 BU104 1.80 MJE2955 1.60
PCF80 . 95 30201 0.85 ug ea.
AF139 040 BC182L 0.12 BD144 1.62 BF262 0.34 BU105 1.20 MJE3055 1.40
PCF86 1.25 302 1,202 0.93 BI Master Socket 2.85
AF178 228 ABorC 0.09 BD145 1.82 BT Sec Skt 1.95 BF263 0.38 BU105/02 1.55 0A47 0.10
PCF200 1.95 003 1/ 1.15
AF239 0.50 BC183 0.10 BD150A 0.68 2
1
BT 4-core cable 1M BF270 0.30 BU108 1.75 0A90 0.07
PCF801 1.05 60402 1,2 2.50 0A91 0.07
AF279S 1.40 ABorC 0.10 BD160 1.58 0.15 BF271 0.28 BU124AE 0.90
PCF802 1.05 BT approved 100M 0.22 0A95 0.12
AL100 5.40 BC1831 0.10 BD165 0.45 81
/ 0503 1/
2 4 2.95 BF273 BU126 1.40
PCF806 1.20 12.00 0.34 0A200 0.06
AL102 440 ABorC 0.10 50183 0.70 Colour Black all boxes BF274 BU133 1.40
PCL82 1.00 BF324 0.46 0A202 0.10
ASY80 5.20 BC1841 0.10 BD201 0.52 with lids and screws BU204 1.30
PCL83 2.50 Bt I : ó
r nra 0C26 2.85
AU110 280 ABorC 0.10 00202 0.57 BF336 0.32 BU205 1.30
PCL84 1.00 AY102 4.32 Lli d
BF337 0.28 0C28 3.15
BC207 0.15 130204 0.57 BU206 1.50
PCL86 .90 BA 110 0.68 BC208 0.45 80222 0.80 q/10t1111Ére l reill2MMElli
2p each vl5p/10.75p/100 BF338 0.28 13U208 1.40 0C35 4.75
PC1805/85 1.05 BA121 0.42 BC212 0.10 B0225 0.40 / W 1R0 to 10M ( E24 Range)
2
1 2p each. 15p/10.75p/100 BF363 0.35 BU208A 1.40 0C36 2.75
PD500 2.90 BA129 ass ABorC 0.10 130232 0.45 1W 1OR to 10M ( E1211ange) ?peach. 40p/10. 3.50/100 BF367 0.24 BU208/02 2.05 0C42 0.72
PFL200 1.85 BA 148 als BC2121 0.09 80234 0.30 2W 109 to 10Mm ( 06 Range) 864.69. 8010. 5.00/100 BF371 0.27 BU3265 1.75 0C44 0.72
PL33 1.50 BA154 0.12 ABorC 0.10 80235 0.30 BF422 0.20 BU407 1.10 0C45 0.68
PL36 1.75 BA155 a12 BC213 0.10 80236 0.38 11.43.-11-i-141110. =QM BF450 0.38 BUX80 3.70 0071 0.60
P181 0.85 BA 157 028 AorB 0.10 BD237 0.38 .V.IW pack 10 each value E12- 108 - 1M 610 penes 5.75 BF457 0.36 131.1120 2.75 0072 0.70
PL82 0.75 BAUM 0.14 BC2131 0.10 80410 0.76 1/4W pack 5each value EI 2 - IOR - 1M 305 pieces 3.35 BF458 0.37 BUY69A 2.60 0081 0.68
PL83 1.20 881058 030 A or B 0.10 60434 0.58 1,2W pack 10 each value El2 - 2R2 - 2M2 730 pieces 7.95 BFI59 0.35 BUY69B 1.98 0C200 2.46
13131059 048 BC237 0.11 50438 0.58 ,2W pack 5each value E12 - 282 - 2M2 365 pleces 4.75 BFR51 0.36 BY122 0.60 ORP12 0.85
PL84 0.75 1
881108 0.42 BC238 0.14 80439 0.85 1Wpack 5each valueE12-10R-10M 365 pieces 15.00 BFR61 0.32 81126 0.10 1120080 1.20
P195 2.00
P1504 1.40 BC107 ato BC239C 0.18 130507 1.05 2W pack 5each value E6 - 108 - 10M 365 pieces 18.50 BFR90 0.86 BY127 0.08 11201013 1.20
Aor8 012 BC251 0.14 BD518 0.88 BFT41 0.88 8Y133 0.08 TIC44 0.38
P1508 2.70
BC108 0.10 ABorC 0.14 80520 1.20 BFT43 0.38 51135 0.35 TIC45 0.45
P1509/519 5.25 T1C46 0.48
ABorC 012 BC301 0.30 50699 1.89 25W-0 22 to 270R- available in preferred values 0.15 BFW11 0.84 131164 0.45
PY88 1.80
PY500A 2.20
BC113 0.42 BC302 0.30 50707 0.74 4W- 180t0 10K- available in preferred values 0.18 BFW44 0.88 51179 0.56 TIC47 0.70
Bd 14 012 BC303 0.30 BD/(18 1.60 7W- 0.47R to 20K - aval ' able in preferred values 0.15 BFX29 0.28 51182 0.80 TIC106A 0.95
U26 1.90 TIP30A 0.35
Bd 15 0.12 BC307A 0.18 BD032 1.48 11W- 1R0 to 22K- available in preferred values 0.18 BFX30 0.40 13'1181 0.38
UCH81 2.00 BC116 BFX80 8.46 BYI87 0.65 T1P31 C 0.39
0.12 BC323 0.90 BF115 0.32 17W- 1R0 to 22K- available in preferred values 0.24
UCL82 1.80 BFX84 0.28 T1P32 0.35
30F1 1 1.60
NI-CAD 1104.../11.111.
ORDERING: All components are brand new and to full specifications. Please
MARCO TRADING (DEPT AR03) add 65p postage/packing ( unless otherwise speeified) to all orde4rs then CHARGER A Cells • 95p each,

The Maltings add 15% VAT to the total. Min order £ 5.00. Either send cheque/cash/postal Universal char- 10 off 85p.
order or send/telephone your Access or Visa number. Official orders from ger to charge
High Street schools, universities, colleges etc most welcome. ( Do not forget to send for PP3, AA, C, D
C Cells = 2.14.1.98
ID Cells - 2.30.2.10
Wem, Shropshire SY4 5EN our 1986 catalogue only £ 1 . 00 per copy. All orders despatched by return of PRICE C5=17 PP3 - 3.75.3.85
mail.
Tel: 0939 32763 Telex: 35565 NEW RETAIL 1000 seal. shop now open Mon•Fri 9.00-5.00, Sat 9-12.00.
 934 MHz PERSONAL RADIO

The Nevada Range Join the growing number of people

discovering this exciting radio band.
934 MHz offers 2 way high quality communications from 10 - 250 miles
(according to location/weather
conditions).

THE CYBERNET DELTA 1934 MHz TRANSCEIVER

lias been engineered specifically for the UK market using latest
"state of the art" technology.
• Sensitive RX ( 0.25 µV for 12 db S1NAD).
POWER SPLITTER
• 16 memories available
Enables the co- phasing of any two similar 934 MHz SWR/POWER METER
• Auto/Manual scan and search facility.
antennas to give an additional 3 DB gain. This precise and
extremely • External 5' meter socket.
£24'w accurate meter
HRA 934 L IN-LINE features an £355
GaAs PET illuminated +£5 SPECIAL DELIVERY
scale, low loss'N'
PRE-AMP
type connectors
and twin meters
REMOTE
for both power
and SWR ANTENNA
A super new ultra- low noise pre- amp which
measurement. SWITCH
Power 0-50 watts
fits in line on any base or mobile High quality
Installation. Guaranteed to give a
in two ranges. £,89" weatherproof
staggering increase in received range. masthead
Extremely low noise 0.7 DB NF. 20 DB gain. mounting switch.
For switching 2
£125 antennas with one
HRA 900 cable feed.
MASTHEAD £59"
PRE-AMPLIFIER
Super low noise
GaAs FET
pre-amplifier that
mounts at the
masthead. Low
insertion loss and
noise ( typically 0.8
dB) coupled with
15dB gain enable
this unit to double
switch for mast head antenna switch
the received range
WR 900 SWR/POWER METER
of many sets. £ l..,
Alow cost unit measuring power to 100watis in
three ranges. £49•"

ANTENNAS
Manufactured to the highest possible specification

1 L PA7-E BASE COLNEAR

Gain 7.14 dBi stacked ,/

2. P714 -RE
earray. £66

High gain gutter mount, mobile antenna. £44

3. P7 -ME
High gain mobile magnetic mount antenna. £44
4. P7 -E
High gain gutter mount mobile antenna. £44
5. 0900A
Low profile, bolt thru mobile antenna. £25
6. 0900R
Low profile bolt thru mobile antenna in black. £ 25

7. Tc 12L MI 12 ELEMENT BEAM

A new aluminium version of our succesful
12 element loop quad. Gain: I8dBi. £49

.41 910
di ASK YOUR DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION
OR CONTACT US DIRECT.

Professional Series

Telecomms, 189 London Road, Portsmouth P02 9AE. Tel: 0705 662145 Telex: 869107 TELCOM G
Nevada 934 MHz Catalogue with full details and specifications of the complete range Ls available from Telecomms £ 1.00.