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REG. WARD & CO. LTD. FT1
FT9BO
SP980
- - Yaesu
HF Transceiver
HF Transceiver
Speaker
P.O.A.
1759.00
86.09
1- )
1- )
(2.00)
1 WESTERN PARADE, WEST STREET, m57GX

FC757
FP757HO
HF Transceiver
Auto A.T.U.
Heavy Duly PSU
879.00
318.00
199.00
(-)
(2.00)
(2.00)
AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5NY.

FP757GX Switched Mode PSU 199.00 (2.00)
FT290 2m MlMode PortlTransceiver 369.00 (-)
FT290 With Mutek front end fined 399.00 (-)
FT690 6M MIM Ponabte Transceiver 289.00 (-)
THE SOUTH - WESTS LARGEST AMATEUR RAD IO STOCK 1ST FL2010
MM Bll
linear Amplifier
Mobile Bradcet
79.00
33.00
(1.00)
(1.00)
NCll Charger 10.00 11 .00)
CSCl Carrying Case 6.50 11 .00)
YHA15 2m Helical 7.50 11 .00)
YHA440 70cm '/2wave 10.95 11 .00)
--Trio-- - - lcom Products YM49
MMB15
Speaker Mike
Mobile Bracket
19 .00
14.55
11 .00)
(1 .00)
TS940S 9 Band TX General COY RX 1795.00 IC751 HF Transceiver P.O.A. (-) FT203R NEW 2m HlHeldlCiW FNB3 225.00 (-)
TS930S 9 Band TX General COy RX 1395.00 (-) IC745 HF Transceiver P.O.A. (-) FT209R NEW 2m HlHeldlCiW FN B3 265.00 (-)
TS830S l60-l0m Transceiver 9 Bands 898.00 (-) IC735 New HF Transceiver P.O.A. (- ) m03R 70cm HlHeld 255.00 (-)
AT230 All Band ATU/Power Meter 170.65 (2.00) PSIS P.S. Unit 149.50 (4.00) m09R 70cm HlHeld 285.00 (-)
SP230 External Speaker Unit 51 .43 (1.50) PS30 Systems p.s.u. 25A 343.85 (- ) FT270R 2m 25W F.M. 359.00 (-)
TS530SP 160m-' Om Transceiver 779.79 (-) SM6 Base microphone for 751045 39.10 11.00) FT270RH 2m45W F.M. 399.00 (-)
TS430S l OOm-1Om Transceiver T50.00 (-) IC505 SOMHz multi-mode portable 489.00 (-) FT2700R 499.00 (-)
2mf70cm125W/25W
PS430 Matching Power Supply 139.01 (3.00) IC2900 2m 25w MlMode 519.00 (- ) FRG 9600 6O·905MHz Scanning RX 465.00 (-)
SP430 Matching Speaker 39.50 (1.50) IC271E 2m 25w MlMode Ba se Stn. n9.00 (-) MMB10 Mobile Bradcet 8.50 11 .00)
MB430 Mobile Mounting Bracket 13.56 (1.50) IC271H lOOW version of above 979.00 (-) NC9C Charger 9.60 (1.00)
FM430 FM Board for TS430 45.00 (1 .50) IC27E 25W FM mobile 399.00 (- ) PA3 Car Adaptor/Charger 18.00 11 .00)
SP120 Base Station External Speaker 33.33 (1.50) 1C47E 25w 70cm FM mobile 595.00 (- ) FNB2 Spare Banery Pack 25.00 (1.00)
MC50 Dual Impedance Desk Microphone 39.56 (1.50) ICBUl BIU Supply for 2514&290 31.05 (1 .00) YM24A Speaker Mike 27.00 (1.00)
MC35S Fist Microphone 50K ohm IMP 18.65 (1.00) ICR71 General Coverage ReceIver 789.00 (- ) m26R 2m Base Station 899.00 (-)
LF30A HF Low Pass Filter 1kW 27.70 (1 .00) IC02E 2m HlHeld 299.00 (- ) 43!V726 70cm Module for above 255.00 (2.50)
TR7930 2M FM Mobile 365.60 (-) IC2E 2m HlHeld 199.00 (-) FRGBBOO HF Receiver 575.00 (- )
TR9130 2M M ultimode 544.n (-) MLl 2m lOw linear 79.35 (2 .00) FRVBBOO Convenor 118-175 for above 90.00 11.50)
"TW4000A 2M17Ocm mobile Special Price £399 (-I IC4E 70cm H/Held 285.00 (- ) FRD700RX AT.U. 49.85 (1 .50)
TM201A 2M 25W mobile 296.09 (-) IC04E 70cm handh eld 299.00 (-) MHI88 Hand 600 Spin mic 17.50 11 .00)
TM401A 7cms FM 12W 350.91 (-) BC35 Base Charger 67.85 (1.00) MOI88 Desk 600 8pin mic 75.00 (1.00)
TH21E 2M Mini-Handhelds 189.30 (-) HM9 Speaker mic 20.70 (1.00) MF1A3B Boom mobile mic 23.00 (1.00)
TH41E 70cm Mini-Handhelds 220.95 (-) LC3 Carry Case 6.90 11 .00) YH77 lightweight phones 17.50 (1.00)
TM211E 2M FM Mobiles 398.00 (-) ICBP3 Std Banery Pack 28.75 11.00) YH55 Padded phones 17.50 (1 .00)
TM411E 70cm FM Mobiles 466.18 (-) BPS High Power Banery Pack 58.65 (1.00) YHl Uweight Mobile Hlset·Boom mic 17.00 11 .00)
TS711E 2M Base Stations n O.74 (-) CPl Car Charging Lead 6.90 (1.00) SBl PIT Switch Box 2081708 18.50 11 .00)
TS811E 70cm Base Stations 895.00 (-) DCl 12v Adaptor 1725 (1 .00) SB2 PIT Switch Box 2901790 16.00 (1.00)
TR3600 70cm Handheld 324.36 (- ) R7000 VHF/U HF Scanning Receiver 899.00 1-) SBlO PIT Switch Box 270/2700 18.50 (1 .00)
TR2600 New 2M FM Synthesised Handheld 299.00 (-) IC3200 2Mf7Ocm Mobile Transceiver 529.00 (-) OTR240 World Time Clock 39.00 (1 .00)
ST2 Base Stand 65.11 (1 .50) FF50lDX Low Pass Filter 33 00 (1.00)
SC4 Soh Case 16.95 (1 .00)
SMC25
PB25
Speaker Mike 19.78
3220
(1 .00)
(1 .00) - - Mutek Products
MSl
Spare Battery Pack
Mobile Stand 38.4 1 (1 .00)
SLNA 50 SOMHz Switched preamp 44.90 11 .50)
- - Power Supplies
TS440HFTX New £950 (-)
R2000 SLNA 144s 144MHz Low noise switched preamp 39.95 (1 .50)
Synthesiser 2OOKHz·lOMHz Receiver 518.73 (-I ORAE BNOS
HS5 SLNA 145sb Preamp intended for 290 29.90 (1 .50)
Deluxe Headphones 29.39 (1 .001 4amp 40.50 (2.00) 6 amp 69.00 12.50)
GLNA 432e 70cm Mast head preamp 149.90 (2.50)
SP40 Mobile External Speaker 18.08 (1 .00) 6amp 63.00 (2.5(J) 12 amp 115.00 (3.00)
TL922 16CV10M 2kW linear 1265.00 (7.00)
RPCB 144ub Front end Ff221 1225 79.90 (1 .50)
RPCB 251ub Front end IC2511211 84.90 (1 .50) 12 amp 86.50 (3.00) 25 amp 169.00 (4.00)
TS7BO 2M17Ocm MlM Transceiver 1061 .20 (5.001 24 amp 125.00 (4.00) 40 amp 345.00 (4.00)
BB BA 500u 20-500MHz Preamp 34.90 11 .50)
TS670 6,10, 15, 40M lOW MlM Transceiver n4.13 (5 .00)
GFBA 144e 2m Mast head preamp 149.90 (2.50)
TR9300 6M MlM Transceiver 590.49 (5.00)
SBLA 144e 2m Mast head preamp 89.90 (2 .50) SMC
RPCB 271ub Front end for IC271 89.90 (1 .50) RUI20406 4 amp Power Supply 14.95 (2.35)
TVHF 230<; 2M-FM Transverter 334.90 (5.00)
- - Linear Amps LBPF 144.
LBPF 432u
Bandpass Filter
Bandpass Filter
22.40 11 .50)
22.40 (1 .50) - - Aerial Rotators
TOKYO HI POWER TWF 50c 6M Transverter 199.90 (2.50)
Hl 160V 2m, lOW in, 160W out 244.52 (2.00) GLNA 4330 70cm Pre-amp 79.90 (2.50)
Hl82V 2m, lOW in, 85W out 144.50 (2.00) TVVF 144a 2M Transvener 239.90 (2 .50) FU200 light Duty 59.00 (2.00)
AR40 5 core Medium Duty 115.00 12.00)
HlllOV 2m, l OW in, 110W out 204.99 (2.00)
KR400 MedlH Duly 119.00 12.50)
Hl 32V 2m, 3W in, 30W out 89 .95 (2.00)
Hl 20U 7Ocms, 3W in, 20W out 89.90 (2.00) - - Datong Products KR500
KR400RC
6 core Elevation
6 core Medium Duty
139.95
147.95
(2.50)
(2.50)
137.40 (1 .50)
KR600RC 8 core Heavy Duty 199.00 (2.50)
PCl Gen. Cov. Con .
MICROWAVE MOOULES HAM1V 8 core Heavier Duty 379.00 (4.00)
VLF Very low frequency cony. 29.90 (1 .50)
MM1l44l3O·LS inc preamp (113 w ilpl 94.30 (2.00) T2X 8 core Very Heavy Duty P.O.A. (-)
FL2 Multi-mode audio filter 89.70 (1 .50)
MMl14415O·S inc preamp, switchable 106.95 (2.00) FL3 Audio filter for receivers 129.00 (1 .50)
M1l44l1 ()()..S inc preamp f1 Ow ilpl 149.95 (2.50) ASP/B d . speech clipper for Trio 82.80 (1.50)
MM1l44l1()(}"HS inc preamp (25w ilpl
MM ll4411()()"LS inc preamp (l/3w iJp)
159.95
169.95
(2.50)
(2.50)
ASP/A r.f. speech clipper for Yaesu 82.80
89.70
(1.50)
(1.50)
- - Switches
ASP As above w it h 8 pin conn
MM 1l44l200S inc preamp (3110125 ilpl 334.65 (2.50) 075 Manual RF speech clipper 56.35 (1 .50) Sigma 2 way S0239 14.49 (1.00)
MMl432JlOL inc preamp (1/3w ilp) 169.05 (2.00) 070 Morse Tutor 56.35 (1 .50) Si9ma 2 way 'n' Skis 19.95 (1.00)
MML432J50 inc preamp (lOw ilp) 149.50 (2.00) MK Keyboard morse sender 137.40 (1.50) Welz 2 way S0239 26.50 (1.00)
MML432Jloo linear (lOw ilp) 334.65 (2.50) RFA RF switched pte-amp 33.90 (1 .50) Welz 2 way 'n' Skts 46.50 (1.00)
A0270·MPU Active dipole with mains p.s.u. 51.15 (1.50) Orae 3 way S0239 15.40 (1.00)
A0370·MPU Active dipole with mains p.s.u. 69.00 (1 .50) Orae 3 way 'n' Skts 19.90 11 .00)
S .N.O.S .
MPU Mains power unit 6.90 (1.50) Kenpro KP21N2 way Switch 24.15 (1 .00)
LPM 144· 1· 100 2m , lW in, 100W out, preamp 197.50 (2.50)
LPM 144·3· 100 2m, 3W in, 100W out, preamp 197.50 (2.50)
DCI4412B 2m convener 39.67 (1.50)
lPM 144-1Q..100 2m, lOW in, lOOW out, preamp 175.00 (2.501 PTSl Tone SQuelch unit 46.00 (1.50)
LPM 144·25·160
LPM 144-3·180
2m , 25W in, 160W out, preamp 255.00
2m , 3W in, 180W out. preamp 295.00
(2 .5O)
(2.50)
ANF
SRB2
Automatic notch filter
Auto Woodpecker blanker
67.85
86.25
11.50)
(1 .50)
- - Miscellaneous
LPM 144·1(). IBO 2m , lOW in, l80W out, preamp 295.00 (2 .50) ORAE Wavem eter 27.50 (1.00)
LP 144·3·50
LP 144·1().50
2MN SOW out, preamp
2M lOW in, preamp
125.00
125.00
(2.50)
(2.50) - CWIRTTY Equipment - T30
TlOO
lOW Dummy load
100W Dummy load
8.05
35.20
(1.00)
(1.00)
LPM 432· 1·50 7Ocm, lW in, 50W out, preamp 235.00 (2.50) T200 200W Oummy load 42 .55 (1.50)
7Ocm, 3W in, 50W out, preamp 235.00 (2.50) Tono 9000E ReaderlSender P.O.A. (-)
LPM 432·3·50 CT20A 'lOW Dummy load PL259 1425 (1.00)
LPM 432·1()'50 7Ocm, lOW in, 50W out, preamp 195.00 (2.50) Tono 550 Reader 329.00 (2.50)
CT20N 'lOW Dummy load N. Plugs 22.50 (1.00)
LPM 432·1()'100 7Ocm, lOW in, l00W out, preamp335.oo (2.50) CT530 300W Dummy Load 82.00 (2.00)
MICROWAVE MOOULES
MM2001 RnY to TV converter 189.00 (2.00) ORAE 2m Pre-set A. T.U. 14.50 (1 .50)
MM4001 KB Rny term w ith keyboard 299.00 (2.00)
SWRIPWR Meters - - SENCHER
TOKYO HI·POWER
HC200 10-80 HF Tuner 82.50 (2.00)
HANSEN BY1 Squeeze Key, Black base 67 .42 (2.00) HC400 10·160 HF Tuner 176.00 (3.00)
FS50VP 5O-15OMHz 201200 Interval PEPISWR 106.70 (1 .50) BY2 Squeeze Key, Chrome base 76.97 (2.00)
FSJOOV 5O· 150MHz 201200 PWRlSWR 53.50 (1 .50) CAP CO.
FS300H 1.8·60MHz 20/200110W 53.50 (1.50) Hl ·MOUNO MORSE KEYS AERIAL TUNERS
FS2lO 1.8-150M Hz 201200 Auto SWR 63.50 (1 .50) HK703 Up down keyer 29.35 (1 .50) SPC300 lkW PEP 164.00 (3.00)
W720 14Q..430MHz 2OI200W 41.50 (1.50) HK704 Up down keyer 19.95 (1.50) SPC3000 3kW PEP 2 14.00 (4.00)
HK7O!J Up down keyer 27.60 (1.50)
HK710 Up down keyer 39.95 (2.00)
VlBROPlEX KEYS NOW IN STOCK
WEL2 HK802 Up down solid brass 86.30 (2.00)
SP10X 1.8· 150MHz PWRlSWR HK803 Up down solid brass 82.65 (2.00)
36.50 (1 .50)
SP122 1.8-60MHz PWRlSWRlPEP 85.00 (1.50) HK808 Up down keyer 39.95 (1 .50)
SP220 1.8-200MHz PWRlSWRlPE P 59.99 (1.50) MK704 Twin paddle keyer 13.50 (1.50) AERIALS BY :- JAYBEAM-
MK705 Twin paddle keyer marble base 25.65 (1.50)
SP225 1.8·200MHz PWRlSWRlPEP 109.95 (1.50) HYGAIN - G. WHIP -
SP420 140-525MHz PWRlSWRlPEP 71 .00 (1 .50)
SP425 140-525MHz PWRlSWRlPEP 109.95 (1.50)
KENPRO TONNA - MINIBEAM - MET
SP825 KP100 Squeeze CMOS 23()(13.8v 89.00 (2.50)
165.00 (1.50)
KP200 Memory 4096 Multi Channel 179.00 (2.50) COMPLETE RANGE OF WOOD & DOUGLAS KITS
TOYO
T430 1441432 120 W 44.65 (1.00)
T435 1441432 200 W 49.35 (1.50)
- - Scanning Receivers - -
SMC8400 VHFIUHF Scanner 249.00 (2.50)
SX200 VHFIUHF Scanner 325.00 (2.50)
SX400 VHF/UHF Continuous Coverage 625.00 (2.50)
AOR2002 VHFIUHF Continuous Coverage 435.00 (2.50)
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JUNE 1986 VOL 62 NO. 6 ISSUE 951
25 PW UP Contest Rules
26 Small 12 Volt Generating
Set
Frank Rhodes G3TWO and John
RoscoeG4QK
28 IC of the Month-
ZN414/5/6 Series
BrianDance
THIS MONTH'S 32 Valved Communications
COVER Receivers
Our cover shot was taken by Peter Newton
Photograph y of Matlock. Telephone 0629 440 I. The CR 100/B28
by Chas. E. Miller
38 PWRevlew
The Vega 206 and Selena B210/2
Receivers
40 Some Further FRG-7
Modifications
A. J. Cawthorne G3TDJ
43 Re!?torlng Old Receivers
Robert A. Wilson
50 PW Preview
The JRC NRD-525 Receiver
We are sorry that, due to pressure on editortal space,

the final part of "Weather Watch" has been held over.
Regular Features
72 Advert Index 18,21,30 News 17 PW Services
42 Benny 52 On the Air 46 S,,-ap Spot
47 Club News 22 Products 16 Write-On
16 Comment
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COPYRIGHT © PW Publishing limited 1986. Copyright in all drawings, photographs, and articles published in PrlJCtical Wireless is fully protected and
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given to our readers are reliable. We cannot however guarantee it and we cannot accept legal responsibility for it. Prices are those current as we go to press.
Practical Wireless, June 1986

.. DAIWA
swr/power meters.
Two SWRlPOWER meters
1
from DAIWA, each having
the excellent crossed
needle meter system for
ease of operation.
First the NS448 with a
range from 900 to 1300
MHz. Impedance 50 ohms.
Power range forward 5120
watts, reflected 1.6/6.6
watts. Coaxial cable con-
nections are N type. NS448
NS448 meter . . £75.00
Carriage £2.50
In London,
the shop manager is Andy, G4DHQ, Frequency range of the new
In Glasgow, the address, 223/225 Field End meter is 1.8 to 150 MHz.
the shop manager is Sim, GM3SAN, Road , Eastcote, Middlesex, Impedance 50 ohms. Power
the address, 4/5 Queen Margaret telephone 01 -429 3256. range is switchable, 151150/
Road, off Queen Margaret Drive, 1500 watts. Meter reading is
Glasgow, In Bournemouth, also switchable , average,
the shop manager is Colin, G3XAS, normal PEP and hold PEP.
telephone 041-945 2626.
the address, 27 Gillam Road , North- S0239 connectors .
In the North East, bourne, Boumemouth,
the shop manager is Don, G3GEA, telephone 0202 577760. As well as being able to connect the aerial and transceiver cables directly to
the address, 56 North Road , the back panel of the NS660P, provision has also been made for the
Darlington, Although not a shop, there is on the connection of a remote sensor head (U66V) which adds the frequency range
South Coast a source of good advice 140 to 525 MHz. The advantages of the remote sensor are that it adds UHF
telephone 0325 486121 .
and equipment, John , G3JYG. His capability to the NS660P and can be placed directly in the coax run without the
In Cambridge, address is Abbotsley, 14 Grovelands need for additional lossy RF cable. By using the optional extension cable
the shop manager is Tony , G4NBS, Road, Hailsham, East Sussex. An (SC20) the sensor can also be located up to 20 metres away from the meter
the address, 162 High Street, Ches- evening or weekend call will put you eg oadjacent to the aerial.
terton, Cambridge, in touch with him . His telephone num-
ber is 0323 848077. NS660P meter . . ....... .. .. £100.00 inc. VAT Carriage £2.50
telephone 0223 464154.
LOWE ELECTRONICS SHOPS are open from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm, Tuesday Optional Head (U66V). Frequency range 140 to 525 MHz. Maximum 300
to Friday and from 9 .00 am to 5.00 pm on Saturday . Shop lunch hours vary watts. N type connectors.
and are timed to suit local conditions. For exact details please telephone the U66V remote head ..... £48.00 inc. VAT Carriage £1 .50
shop manager. SC20 extension cable . . £25,85
from the Japan Radio Company,

a NEW general coverage receiver,
theNRD525.
tll"'"'' f U, f i t . I' 1 It at
----
tU ' U " " " \ \ ' The NRD525 is extremely " user friendly" having an easy to use numeric
keypad for frequency entry and memo<y selection. Whether you are entering a
full si10rtwave frequency, Vatican Radio on 6185 kHz, or the three digits of
Radio Czechoslovakia's long wave transmission on 272 kHz , entry is simple,
key in the digits as read and press enter. A megahertz only frequency can
also be easily entered into the NRD525, simply key in the required number,
e.g. 6 and press the button mar1<ed MHz. Swrtch pads select mode and
bandwidth whilst a large heavy knob makes fine tuning a ptt,asure. A quick
tune up or down the band is easily achieved using the up/down swrtch
pads conveniently located above the tuning knob .
Memory capacity is 200 channels. As well as frequency, each memory

holds mode, bandwidth. AGC selling (slow, fast and off) and whether or not
the attenuator (approx 20 dB) is on or off. Frequencies can be easily
transferred from memory to VFO .
The NRD525 has both scan and frequency SWMp. The

The enthusiastic short wave listener knows all loo I excellent receiver can be quickly programmed wrth the S1ART and END memory
periorrnance of the NRD505 and NRD515 general coverage receivers from channel numbers. Pressing the run button initiates memory channel scan.
the JAPAN RADIO COMPAN Y. Building on the experience gained from Operation of frequency sweep is similar, START and END frequencies being
the production of these outstanding receivers. JRC introduce a new model. the entered before commencing sweep. Two addrtional oontrols are provided
NAD525 combining advanced performance with the first class construction for use in oonjunction with scan/sweep. A P LEVEL oontrol adjusts the level at
of the NRD505. which an input signal causes the receiver to pause and a SPEED control
The NRD525 is a doubfe superheterodyne receiver having a lirst IF of sets the rate of scan/sweep.
70.45399170.453 MHz and a second of 455 kHz. The receiver covers
frequencies from 90 kHz 10 34 MHz . An optional intemally fitted converter By pressing numeric key 4 with the MEMO key depressed the input RF
(CMK165) will be available adding the following frequency ranges. 34 to 60 Mers are bypassed or inserted in circuit. When bypassed the display indicates
MH z. 114 to t 74 MHz and 423 to 456 MHz. r:'ASS. ar. excellent feature when receiving very weak signals.
Modes of operation for the JRC NRD525 are USB, LSB. CW. AM . FM and
RnY. An optional RnY demodulator (CMH530) w ill be avai lable enabling The NRD525 will operate from either 100112012201240 volts AC (selectable on
a printer to be directly connected 10 the receiver. The receiver also has a back panel) or 13.8 vans DC so making it suitable for use at home or when
squelch control which operates on all modes. out portable.
The NRD525 has been designed to pertorrn when conditions for reception
Add to the above an audio tone oontrol, a tunable BFO for enhanced CW
are far from pertect. To help oopy weak Signals on a crowded band both
operation, an adjustable level noise blanker, a dimmer for the
notch fitter and pass band tuning controls are included. The receiver has. as
fluorescent display, the ability to oonnec1 a high or low impedance aerial
standard. a 3 kHz filter for USB and LSB (INTER). a 6 kHz filter for AM
and swrtch between the two. a mute jack socket for use wrth a separate
(WIDE) and in the AUX position a bandwidth of 12 kHz. If an optional finer is
transmitter and the resun is the NRD525 from the JAPAN RADIO
placed in the AUX position the 12 kHz bandwidth ceases to be available.
COMPAN Y. a first class receiver purpose bum for the dedicated short wave
For CW and RnY reception the NARR position can be fitted with the optional
listener.
500 Hz filter (CFL232). In the FM mode (narrow band FM ). BANDWIDTH
and AGe switches do not function. NRD525 . . .. £l,098inc. VAT Carriage£7.00
LOWB BT,.CTBOlUCS LTD.

Chesterfteld Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5LE
Telephone 0629 2817, 2430, 4057, 4995. send £1 for complete mail order catalogue.
2 Practical Wireless, June 1986

from TRIO,
the NEW TS440S,
amateur band transceiver and general
coverage receiver.
with the advent of checked by pressing the front panel switch, T-F SET. A front
panel control. A= B Instantly puts the " idle" VFO on the frequency
of the VFO in use.
• The desired operating frequency can be arrived at by use of
the tuning knob and megahertz up/down switches. On the
the TS440S The compact HF

transceiver that we have known since the late seventies. has taken
TS440S frequencies can also be entered by means of a front panel
numeric keypad.
• One hundred memory channels are available, each storing
frequency and mode. Frequencies can be entered into any
a major step forward. The new transceiver has provision for selected memory channel from either of the VFO 's or by using the
fitting an internal aerial tuning unit (AT440) operating between 3.5 keypad. memories 0 to 89 are simplex. memories 90 to 99 hold
and 28 MHz. A front panel numeric keypad makes frequency split frequencies. Both frequency and mode can easily be
selection and subsequent entry to one of the hundred memory transferred from memory to either VFO. When transferring a
channels or two VFO 's a simple operation and of course. split memory channel (90 to 99) the receive frequency is entered
frequencies can be quickly selected from memory and transferred Into VFO A and the transmit frequency into VFO B. Memories
to either VFO. The TS440S is also an excellent general are scanned in banks of ten . e.g. 20 to 29. 40 to 49, 70 to 79 etc.
coverage receiver tuning from 100 kHz to 30 MHz. Combined with
TRIO 's now well-known attention to ergonomics. the • Two search ranges are available, the frequency limits
performance and facilities of the TRIO TS440S make this the being user programmable. Two rates of scan can be set when in
transceiver for your shack. search mode.
• When set to memory channel instead of VFO. the entire
The TRIO TS440S operates from 13.8 volts DC . 20 amps. Input contents of the one hundred memories can be swiftly reviewed
power is 250 watts pep on all modes throughout the band by using the main tuning knob, the megahertz up/down switches
except on AM where it is 110 watts. When using the TRIO PS50 on the front panel or the up/down buttons of the microphone.
power supply unit transmission time at full output with the
TS440S transcei ver can be up to one hour in any mode. Rapid selection of the required amateur bands is achieved by
means of the front panel up/down SWitches. Alternatively the
Operating on USB, L5B, AM, FM and AF5K the TRIO switches can be preset to step in megahertz units.
TS440S has full and semi break-in on CW. Rapid transmiVreceive As well as RIT (receiver incremental tuning) the TRIO TS440S
switching also makes the TS440S suitable for AMTOR use. FM has XIT allowing fine tuning of the transmitted frequency.
is now fitted as standard to the transceiver as is squelch which
operates on all modes. Bandwidth selection can now be manual On receive the front panel meter measures signal strength, on
or automatic. When the bandwidth switch is in the auto position the transmit it can be switched to read either power output. SWR or
rig selects the IF bandwidth to match the mode. Of course the ALC levels.
rig 's selection can be overndden. The TS440S has provision for The TRIO TS4405 is fitted with a speech processor which can be
four different bandwidths. The W (AM) and M2 (SSB) positions switched on to enhance transmitted audio when working OX. To
are fitted with 6 kHz and 2.4 kHz 455 kHz ceramic filters as improve receive audio the transceiver has both botch filter and IF
standard, the M1 and N positions are for optional filters. e.g. 500 shift
or 250 Hz CW (YK88C or YK88CN) in position N and a 1.8 kHz An optional computer interface (IF232C) is available for the
narrow SSB filter (YK88SN) in position N and a 1.8 kHz narrow transceiver.
SSB filter (YK88SN) in position M 1. Alternatively a 2.4 kHz For the blind operator the TRIO TS440S is ideal. When fitted with
(YK88S) filter can be fitted in the M1 position resulting in an the VS1 board (optional). a digitally encoded girl's voice will
even better filter shape for SSB use. The TRIO TS440S has two announce on request the operating frequency and as each mode is
switchable rates of AGC. fast or slow. selected a tone gives the appropriate morse letter (F for FM, U
Careful appraisal of operating techniques has enabled TRIO to for USB, etc)
provide the TS440S with a comprehensive system of memories. With the T54405, TRIO have produced a transceiver that
search and scanning modes and keyboard frequency entry. com.bines excellent performance with unparalleled operating
• The two VFO's, A and B can be used individually or when faCIlities In an extremely compact package. The result is a
used together in split mode. for cross band and even cross mode transceiver suitable for mobile and portable use as well as the
contacts. Normally used on the same band. the system provides shack.
the same flexibility as if the operator were using a separate VFO TS4405 .. . ........... £9SO.00inc. VAT. Carriage£7.00
and is ideal for OX working . Whilst listening in split mode. the AT440 .. .. ....... £125.00inc. VAT. Carriage£7.00
transmit frequency of the other VFO can quickly be P5SO. .. .................. .. £192.60 inc. VAT. Carriage £7.00
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JAY BEAM OSCAR MOBILE COAX CABLE TELO MASTS 1
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THIS MONTH'S BARGAINS ElEMENT ONLY . BASE EXTRA lDf2SOR 1rn
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FREE OELlVERY SAVE POUNOS lDF450R £4.43IM MAST ONLY to special purchase of !he professional
370F 4m 2d8'/4 n8 .50 UR43SOR 01pIM 3011
TB3 hI 3 ele beam £230.00 £43 .00 carr ts.oo
20W 2m '/4 0 .00 UR76SOR 02pIM 4011 hand attractive
held receiver,
TB2 hI 2 ele beam £1SS.Z5 2NE 2m 5-1\ ldB'/4 £9.00 UR67SOR £69pIM 50ft
(69.57 tarr £6.00 very price.weUsten
are pleased to offer
to amateur, ma-at
£86.00 carr £8 .00 " rine. land mobile. and much more.
m 1 hI rotary dipole £83 .38 78F 2m 7-1\ 4.5dB £18.60 UR7075R OZpIM RIGGING KITS
CKl-2 conv. kit TB1·2 UR3975R £56tI!M .: ONLY £99.00 + VAT
09.93 788 2rn 7A! ball rnl 08.60
UR5775R m pIM 3Of1 £51 .75 can £5 .00 ,; POST AND PACKING £2.50
CKt-3 COny. kit TBI ·3 £1SS.25 78SF 2m 7A! short whiP C18 .60 CARRIAGE £1 UP TO 20 MTRS
4011 £S4.ao taff ts.oo
CK2·3 coov. kit TB2·3 !lI7.40 88F 2m 5.2 £24 .10 £2 SO OVER 20 MTRS 50ft £83.31 can CB.DO
UGPQm ground plane £14 .84 258 7lkm 5.5dBI/4 £29 .37 r------------, HYGAIN
CS vert . 4.8dBd Eg !lI6.25
lR1I2m vert. 4.3dBd 04 .62 I COAX CONNECTORS 1 BUY HOW
lR2I2m vert. omni
lW5I2m 5 el 7.8dBd
£27 .20
£16.68
70N2DX 2mflO 2.7/51
2N6M 501144
£25 .90 UHF COAX PlUGS:
£10 .47 Pl259 UR67 RG8 rn.66
There will never be a better lime. We
will not be able to repeal these prices
with new stocks .
2MTR POWER 1 KW
lWBl2m 8 el 9.5dBd £21 .05 72S M 2S 2ml7lkm £9 .20 Pl259P UR67 push lil rn.93 One only New 2OO2A incorporating latest technical innova-
UR 175 reducer 50 rn .18 12AVa 10-20m vert TO £lI1 .00 tions; 3 cX BOOA valves. Ma>< drive 25 wans. £1150 + VAT.
lWlO/Zm 10 el 10.5 £27 .20 38F 2m mobile ele tlO .50 URI76 reducer 75 rn .18 14Ava 1O-40m vert TO £109 .00
lWI6!2m 16 el 13.4 £40 .83 HS770 1441432 duplex [21 .30 PL259R reducer 50 OJ.n 18V 10-&lm Ippd coil £51 .00 70CM Tempo 2004A as above for 7Ocm. £1150 + VAT post
PBM 1Ol2m parabm 11 .7 GCCA Gunel 4m cble tl2 .65 PL259A de luxe UR67 0.25 103BA 3 el IOm Vagi £102.00 and packing.
PMM1412m parabm 13.7 SOCA 4m cable + Pl259 £6 .90 Pl259B de luxe UR43176 £2 .58 IOSBA 5 el I Om Vagi £223.00 FHRI HORN RELAY BOX used in commercial Yaesu radios
1lS.49
153BA 3 el ISm Vagi £138.00 to sound horn when squelch lifted. Also acts as a burglar
D4l2m Qd 4 el 9 4dBd 1:33.98 SQCAL 6m cable -t Pl259 (7 .20 5mm 203BA 3 el 20m Vagi £263.00 alarm. Special price £6. Posl and packing 5Op.
Il6!2m Qd 6 el 10 9dBd £44 .51 SOCALLA 4m long reach £8.60 UHF COAX SOCKETS: 204BA 4 el 20m Vagi £425.00
OBl2m Qd 8 elll 9dBd £55.60 TMCAS trunk mount 6m tll .75 S0239f 4 hole hx 01.66 20SBA 5 el 20m Vagi £500 .00
DS/2m 5 over 5 tOdBa £29.67 TMCA H.D. trunk ml £16.10 S0239Fl00 de luxe £:1 .71 DBIO·15 3 10·15m £213 .00
D8/2m 8 Ollfr 8 11.1 £40.n SOMM magllelic mt 4m t12.45 502391 2 hole Itx £0.62 TH3JR 3 10·2Om £303 .00
TH2Mk3 3 el 10·20 £283.00
5XY12m 5 el crossea 02.14 SOWM ad] wmg mount i':'6 .00 S0239NI nut mner £D .7S EX14 5 el IO-20m £506 .00
8XY/2m 8 el clossed
tOXY/2m 10 el crossed
£41.40
£51.92
GCO guner dfl ad] i':'6 .45 QK7lO 40M kit b t 4
TH5MK2 5 el IMOm
£145.00
!l55.00
POWER METERS
IOXY/137 Sal Xd yag.
2XY/87/G hlness 137
£55 .20
04 .SO
BSO bumper strap
HS88BK bumper mt ext
CARRIAGE EXTRA £2
£11.50 PL258 backlB female
£23 .35 PL274 backlB chassis
PUP\. backltl male
£1 .05
tI .50
£1 .71
TH70XX 7 1(}'20m
392S Mod kll TH6· 7
059 .00
£2SS .00 HANSEN + S.M.C.
X6!2m/XI2J70 2mfllkm m .ss 8ASES FREE WITH ElE MENTS M359 elbow mIf £1 .60
CARRIAGE PAID IN LINE POWER/SWR BRIDGES
C8/70 ven. 6 ldSd bg
081708 over 8 12.3
£92 .00
1:lO.30
M358 T2F/IM
M358AF T3F
£1 .92
£2.15 ROTATORS ' I P.E.P., AVERAGE 1.8-440MHz
The Hansen range covers 30 quality models with top-ol-Ihe-
PBMI8170 parabm 13 I 07 .09 OSCAR BASE ANTENNAS M 458 3F/I M
N PlUGS SO OHMS:
0 .14 S.M.C. searth the worid lor only the line the FS710. This is a Hal frequency response. peak
PBM24170 parabm 15 £49 .45 best rotators. We are pleased 10 advise envelope fX>wer and average in· line wattmeter with many
GDXl Discone 80-480 £51.00 UG536 small £2.31 the most suitable lor your installation.
l W24170 24 el 14 8dBd 1:33.35 GDX2 Oiscone 50-480 £64 .00 UG21 IOIge £2.27 novel features. Nolable being the 'power independent' SWR
MBM26170 mutt 11 .5 £24 .73 FU200 ONsel £59 .00 scale - no forward power calibration knob, just direct reading
GDXA Olscone 100-440 £43 .00 H SOCKETS SO OHMS: KR2SO Small Dell £69 .00
MBM48170 mun 14dBd £40.83 VHFL Oiscone Rx only 65-520 £21.00 UG58 4 hole £1 .51 KR400 Popular bell £119.00 SWR
MBMB8170 mull 16.3 £55.78 t
GP23 2m \lrt 7.8d S /4 £51.00 NSNI nut Innel [1 .63 KR400RC Dll bell £147 .95 FS71 DV SO·lS0MHz lS11SOW Pep £101.80
8X7I70 erosse<llOdBd £48.24 UGI0521ree small £2 .42 KR600RC MO bell £199 .00 FSSOHP 1.8·60MHz 20/200/2000W Pep £106.10
GP144W 2m vrt 6.4dS'/4 05 .00 UG23 tree la rge n .94
12X7170 crossed 120Bd £59 .28 AR40 CDE bell £115 .00 FSSOVP SO·lS0M Hz 201200W Pep £106.10
GPV144QX 2m vn s.s 6 £46 .00 H ADAPTORS: C045 HD Dell £189 .95 FSSOOH 1.8-60MHz 201200I2000W Pep £81 .95
CR2I23cm cn ret 613.5 £43 .70 GPV5S 2m vrt h duty 64 08'/4 07 .00 UGI07 T2F 'IM £4 .39 HAMIV VHD bell 079 .00 FSSOOV SO·ISOMHz 201200W Pep £81 .95
GP2M grnd plane 3,4 £24.00 UG28 T3F 0 .80 KA500 Elevation £139 .95 FS300V SO·ISOMHz 201200W £53.50
S0144 SWS Quad vert £68.00 UG57 male 0 .52 KA5400 Al.. & elev £240.00 FS601 M 1.8-30MHz 201200W Pep £62.15
DIICOMI GP432X 70cm vn 13.4
GP714 70cm vrt lOdBI £90.00
tJa.OO UG29 double lemale
UG27 elbow Um
£2.58
£2.81
KR5400A Camp. control
KR5600 HO Al. & elev
KA5600A Corrp control
£285.00
049.00
069.00
FS603M
FS21 0
43D-440MHz
1.8·1S0MHz
5t20W
201200W
£62.15
£65.50
7ON2V 2m17Ikm2.Bl5.7 £40.00 INTERSERIES CONNECTORS: FS301 M 2-30MHz 201200W £42.25
ICV751 HF ICYI £1299 .00 UG255 uhfs-bncp £2 .04 CARRIAGE
HS770 144flO duplxr £21.30 PAID FS301 MH 2-30MHz 2OO/2000W £42 .25
IC7451cvr !lI99.00 UG273 uhlp·bncS £2.04
LT606 log 5().SOOMHz £163 .00 UGI46 uhls·· N·P 0 .14 FS7 11H 2-30MHz 201200W Head/Display £43.65
IC735 HF Icvr £839.0C KR600RC FS7 11V SO-lSOMHz 201200W
OSCAR CARRIAGE PAID UG83 uhls 'N'S 0.14 Head/Display £43.65
PS35 PSU 1:174.00 SO/NF uhts 'N'S 0.14 FS711 U 43D-440MHz S/20W Head/Display £43.65
PSI5 PSU £145.00 UG201 'N'·bncS 0 .80 FS5E 3.5- 1SOMHz 201200/1000W HF £42.15
PS55 PSU £168 .00 UG349 'N' ·bnoP 0 .80 FSSS 1.8-1S0MHz 20/200/2000W HF £42.15
SM6 £40 .25
MET ANTENNAS UG606 ·N·S·bOeS 0 .30 SWR3E 3.S- 1S0MHz 201200/1000W HF £28.15
ICR ?I Receiver £699 .00 432158 40cm 5 ele . £16 .95 POST AND PACKING 650 SWRSOB 3.S-1S0MHz Twin Meter £30.50
IC27 1E 2m base 029 .00 432, I7X 70cm crossed £49 .17 FS20DL 3-1SOMHz IIIOW £43.65
IC471E 70cm base £lI29.00 432 I 71 70cm 15dB m .zo MORSE KEYS COAX SWITCHES
FS20D _ _ _ __ £43.65
Higher power uMs available 144 19T 70cm 14.2d8d £55 .88
S2U 2way vhf £11.95 JD
IC290D An-mode £479 .00 50 5 6M 5 ele £59.90
IC27E 2m FM m9 .oo CARR IAGE EXTRA £2 .65 , S2 N 2way 'N'
KP21N 2way 'N'
£19 .45
£27 .60
JDll0 I.S-1S0MHz 10/100W £16.50
1C4 7E 70 em FM
IC2E 2m
£469.00 C' , -',>,-t. AN2 2way slide
AN3 3way slide
£4 .60
£5.00
S3·30L Mini (CB style)
SMC
£9 .20
£199.00 T3-170L 3.S-170MHz Relative TWin Meter £11.25
IC02E 2m £265.00 JVL aUADLOOP POST AND PACKING £1 .65
T3-110l FS500
IC04E 7lkm £275.00 144· 160L 2m 16dBd
BP3 NI-cad pack £27 .00 144-260l2m 18 5dBd HK703 straight key £29.35
lC3 Cas< HK704 straight key £19.95
£5 .SO 432· 190l 71km 165 £45 .00
HK706 straight key £19.35
lC11 Case £6 .80 432·270l 7lkm 18.5 £65 .00 HK707 slralghl key £18.25
1296·260l 23em 18 5 £49.00 HK710 straight key 09.95
1296·470l 23em 22 m .oo HK608 straight key £58.65
2320-440L t 3cm 21 £49.00 HK71 1 knee key 04.SO
MICROWAVE M. CARRIAGE EXTRA £2 .50 HK802 straight key
HK803 straight key
!lI6.30
£lIZ .65
CARRIAGE PAID PO ST
Mll44l3OlS £94 .30 HK804 straight key m .Z5 COAX RELAYS
•... •..
MMll441SOS £1Ofi.95 MHK831 SI & squeeze £189 .00
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BNOS
MMl1441IOOS
MMll441100HS
MMl432130l
£149 .96
£159 .85
£169 .95
25Amp P S.U
40Amp P,S_U
£149.00
£296.00
BKtOO mech bug
MK701 Single paddle
MK 702 smgle paddle
01 .00
£28 .SO
£29 .95
WALL BRACKETS
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.
MK703 squeeze 01 .00
MMl4321SO £149 .95 2M 3/50 no pre-amp 1108.00 MK70S SqUeP.1P. f2 7.60
MMl432/100 £299 .00 2M t o/SOW no pre -amp £108.00 MK706 sQueeze £25.30
MMGI44V m .9O 2M l 1100W £181 .00 POST & PACKING £1 SO
MMT144128R £236 .90 2M 3·100 £181 .00
MMC4351600 05 .65 2M 101100 £157 .00 MORSE TUTORS CX 1lOA Cable Entry
CX520D 3 'N'
£16.90
£46 .00 QUAUTY GAlVANISEO 6-20M I : ele
MMCSO/28S OS.65 2M 25160 £217 .00
Oalong 070 go anywhere CX54003 BNC £46 .00 WI Z" tB.75 p&p £2 .95 Boom only 4 Sf!
MMC432128S 09 .90 70em 3'50 £235 .00 ballery powered £S6.65 CX600N 3 ' N' WI8" f11 .17 p&p 0 .75 Carnage (4 00
£46.00
MMC4321144S 09.90 7Qcm 10/50 £195.00 MIM Morse lalker £115 .00 CX600NJ 4 'N' £68 .00 W21 - (12.07 p&p 0 .75 or G4MH mUll beam
MMK1 296.'144 £129.95 70cm 101100 £335.00 M/M Morse CaUer £169 .00 ALL P&P £1 50 W24- £13.88 p&p 0 .75 onlV £88.50 can (4 50
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:In many regular priced item s SMC offers Free Secu rico r delivery on ma jor equipment. Importer warranty on Yaesu M usen produc ts.
Free Finance (on invoice balan ces over (120). Access and Barclaycard over the phone. Ably sta ffed and equipped Service Dep artm ent.
20% down and the balance o ver 6 months or Bigg est branch agent and dealer network. Daily contact with the Yaesu Musen factory .
50% down and th e balan ce ove r a year Secu ri cor ' 8' Service contract at [5.00 Tens o f thousands of spares and test equipment.
You pay no more than th e cash pric e! Bigg est stocki st of amateur equipment. Tw enty-five years of professional experi ence
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AGENTS
JOHN DOYlE. TRANSWORlD COMMS, NEATH (0639) 52374 DAY (0639) 2942 EVE JACK McVICAR. SCOTCOMMS. EDINBURGH 0316572430

Ibe New I(OMl Hlllag.hiD-
ICOM are proud to launch their new flagship, The IC-75 1 was good, the new ICOM IC-751A
is even better, With a general coverage receiver 100KHz - 30MHz it is a full featured
all-mode solid state transceiver that covers all the WARC bands, The IC-75 1A has an
excellent 105db dynamic range and features pass band tumng, notch filte r, adjustable AGC,
noise blanker and RIT. A rece ive r pre-amp provides additional sensItivity when required,
On C.W, the electro nic keyer IS standard a nd 40 w,p,m, at full break-in IS possible, The FL32
500Hz C.W, filter is fitted as is sidetone on receive mode, On SSB the new FL80 2.4KHz high
shape factor filter is fitted,
The high reliability transmitte r, full 100% duty cycle designed for SSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY
and Amtor, with a high performance speech processor to e nhance the IC-75 1A transmitters
operation, With 32 memory c hannels and twin VF,o. 's, scanning offrequencies and memory
are possible from the transceiver or from the HMl2 mic supplied,
The rC-751A is fully co mpatible with rCOM auto units such as the AT500 automatic antenna
tuner and the IC-2KL linear amplifier, Options ava ilable PS35 internal A. C. p,S, u. , PS 15
external A. C. P. S, u. , EX310 voice synthesizer, SM8 and SM 10 desk mics and various filter
options,

Ibe KON (on'..
H HELP f-4 Frequency Steps
If you have a BBC MIcro (Model B) or fO frequency rV UplDown (arrows)
Commodore 64 or 128. the ICOM fl Select Mode M Memory Channel
control system ca n control up to four F2 FreqlMemory Scan Memory UplDown
(or more) ICOM radios In the range F3 ModeScan I VFOlMemory
IC-75 I. 735. R7l. R7000. 271. 471 and F4 VFO _ Memory B Bargraph Select
1271 (a nd 745 with mod tflcatlon) The F5 Memory Write (" Occupancy OnIOf!
help menu shows the available F6 Memory Clear Scan SlOP Off/On
funclJons F7 Set 'SIC' Level S ChangeSeI
FB Memory File Read DEL Speech (If fined)
F9 Memory File Write Q Quit
1(-IH••he (Olllpac:f Hf Radio

The new ICOM IC-735 is ideal for mobile portable or base station operatlon_It has a gener al coverage receiver from
o I MHz to 30MHz and transmits on all amateur bands from 160m to 10m SSB, CW, AM and FM modes are included
as standard . RTTY and Amtor are also possible. The IC-735 has a built-In receiver attenuator, pre -amp, noise
blanker and RIT to enhance receiver performance. A 105dB dynamic range w ith pass band tuning and a sharp IT
notch filter for supenor reception The tWin VFO's and 12 memories can store mode and frequency The HM 12
scanning mic IS supplied Scanning func tions Include programme scan, memory scan and frequency scan.
The IC-735 IS one of the first H. F transceivers to use a liquid crystal display which IS easily viSible under difficult
conditions. Controls that requir e rare adjustment are placed behind the front panel hatch cover but are immediately
accessible. Computer remote co ntrol IS possible via the RS-232 jack Output power can be adjusted from 10 to 100
watts with 100% duty cycle. A new line of accessories are available, Including the AT 150 electrontc automatic
antenna tuner and the PS55 AC power supply_The IC-735 is also compatible w ith most of ICOM's existing line of HF
accessones_See the IC-735 at your authorised ICOM deale r or contact Thanet Electronics Limited.

rCOM, a pioneer in 1.2GHz technology are proud to
introduce the first full feature 1240 - 1300 MHz base
station transceiver. Features Include multimode
operation, 32 memories, scanning and 10 watts RF
output. The IC-1271 E allows you to explore the world
of 1.2GHz thanks to a newly developed PLL circuit
that covers the entire band, a total of60MHz, SSB, CW
and FM modes may be used anywhere in the band
making the rC-1271 E Ideal for mobile, OX, repeater,
satellite or moonbounce operation. The IC-1271 E has
outstanding receiver sensitIvity, the RF amplifiers use
a low noise figure and high-gain disc type GaAs FET's
for mIcrowave applications. The rugged power amplifier provides 10 Watts which can be adjusted from 1 to 10 Watts. A
sophisticated scanning system includes memory scan, programme scan, mode-selective scan and auto-stop feature.
Scanning of frequencies and memories is possible from either the transceiver or the HM 12 scanning microphone. 32
programmable memones are provided to store the mode and frequency in 32 different channels. All functions
mcluding memory channel are shown clearly on a seven dIgit luminescent dual colour display. The IC-1271 E has a
dial-lock, noise blanker, RrT, AGC fast or slow and VOX functions. With a powerful 2 Watt audio output the IC-1271E is
easily audible even in a noisy envIronment. The transceiver operates with either a 240V AC (optional) or 12 volt DC
power supply.
(iene.al
c:owe.age
.ec:eiwe•.
The rCOM rC-R71E 100KHz to 30MHz general coverage

receiver features keyboard frequency entry and infra-r ed
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 a deep notch filter. With a direct entry
keyboard frequencies can be selected by pushing the digit keys in sequence of frequency. The frequency is altered
without changing main tuning control.
Options include FM, voice synthesizer, RC- ll infra-red controller, CK70 DC adaptor for 12 volt oper atlOn, mobile
mounting bracket, CW filters and a high stability crystal filter.

Dual-band
If you are a newly licensed or just
undecided about which band to first
operate, then the rCOM IC-3200E is just
the answer, This is a dual-band (144 - 146/
430-440MHz) F,M transceiver ideally
suited for the mobile operator. The
rC-3200E has a built in duplexer and can
oper ate on one antenna for both VHF and
UHF, and with 25 watts of output power
on both bands (the low power can be
adjusted from I to 10 watts) you can never
be far from a contact whether simplex or
2m170cm r epeater.
The IC-3200E employs a func tion key for
low priority operations to simplify the front
panel and a new LCD d isplay w hich is
easy to r ead in bright sunlight, 10 memor y c hannels will show operating frequencies simplex or duplex, and four
scanning systems memory, band, program and priority scan. Try this exciting set from rCOM the rC-3200E, when
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Alyntronics, Newcastle, 0632-761002, Hobbytronics, Knutsford , Cheshire, 0565-4040, Until 10pm daily,
Amateur Radio Exchange, London (Ealing), 01 -992 5765, Poole Logic, Poole, Dorset, 0202 683093,
Amcomm, London (S, Harrow), 01 -422 9585, Photo Acoustics Ltd. , Buckinghamshire, 0908-610625.
A,R.E, Comms, Earlestown, Merseyside, 09252-29881. Radcomm Electronics, Co, Cork, Ireland, 01035321-632725.
Anow Electronics Ltd" Chelmsford, Essex, 0245-381673/26, Radio Shack Ltd" London NW6, 01-624 7174,
Beamrite, Cardiff, 0222-486884. RAS, Nottingham, 0602-280267,
Booth Holdings (Bath) Ltd" Bristol, 02217-2402, Ray Withers Comms, Warley, West Midlands, 021-4218201.
Bredhurst Electronics Ltd" W , Sussex, 0444·400786, Scotcomms, Edinburgh, 031-657 2430,
D,P, Hobbs, Norwich, 0603·615786, South Midlands Comms, & branches, 0703 867333,
DressIer (UK) Ltd" London (Leyton), 01 -558 0854, Tyrone Amateur Electronics, Co, Tyrone, N, Ireland, 0662-42043,
D,W, Electronics, Widnes, Cheshire, 051 ·420 2559, Reg Ward & Co. Ltd. , S.W, England, 0297-34918,
Eastern Communications, Norwich, 0603 667189, Waters & Stanton Electronics, Hockley, Essex, 0702-206835,
Practical Wireless, June 1986 ' 9

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MTX20 20M CW TRANSMITTER * Up to 2W audio output for 'speaker or 'phones.

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new MXT20 CW transmitter for the 20M * Can operate with large or small antennas due to switchable input impedance and
band. This equipment can be considered to be the " big brother" to our very popular CTX40 anenuator.
* Operates from 9 to 14V DC at approx. lSmA quiescent.
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a simple, but very effective station. DcR. Kit: £1 4.80 (please state band required) Assembled PCB Modute : £19.90
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AP3 Automatic Speech Processor £15.90 £21.40
CM2 Quality Mic with " VOGAD" £10.25 £13,75
XM l Crystal Calibrator with 8 alp. £16.80 £21,30
PA2}15 l OdB lSW Linear Amplifier £18.90 £23,90
PA2/30 8dB 30W Linear Amplrtier £22.90 £27,90
COl TXlRX switching for linears £9.80 £13,80
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Both the HC220 and HC280 offer a good IOW AF output from missmatch proof transistors. The /.\) catalogue.
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survival radio equipment prisoner of war was question. The exchange
used in rubber dinghies was preferable to the alternative would be reported by GCC
also on 500kHz the watch of being left to drift with little to RAF Rescue Group, who
for distrE!ss calls from or no hope of rescue . The would know that if at all
downed aircrew adrift in Germans rapidly followed possible their men would be
rubber dinghies was their su it . picked up.
responsibility . Probably the Another aspect of the co- I only know of onE)
most active in this were operation arose when occasion when there was
Northforeland Radio GNF, aircraft were able to report direct contact between a UK
Humber Radio GKZ and to base that they were in coast station and one in
Cullercoats Radio GCC. trouble and likely to crash . If occupied France. That
Wartime Whenever dinghy signals the position given showed occurred when a coast
were heard, the coast · that they would be out of station using the callsign
Co-operation stations took direction finder reach of the ir own rescue FFU was heard calling
Sir: The exchange , in bearings and reported them services , the coast stations Northforeland Radio . The
wartime, of aircraft search to the RAF sea rescue HQ, would be asked to GNF operator in something
and rescue information as who were responsible for broadcast the details in plain of a dilemma sat tight and
mentioned by Douglas Byrne any possible rescue language on 500kHz. For waited to see what
in April Pw, did take place operation . Very early on in example, Norddeich Radio developed . FFU continued to
but did not involve direct this period, cases arose might be heard broadcasting call and GNF ventured a
communication' with enemy where the RAF had to say a distress message about an cautious "K " without using
stations . It was carried out that the position indicated aircraft down in the seas off callsigns, but this didn 't
by the maritime coast radio was out of their reach . In the UK east coast. The UK satisfy FFU who continued
station of the then GPO (now fact the Marconi Adcock d.f. stations would copy this and to call. After some minutes
BTI) and in Germany by systems of the GPO were if, say, the position given the GNF operator, knowing
Norddeich Radio DAN and very accurate and gave good was off Yorkshire or that FFU had only ever been
Elbe-Weser Radio DAC . results . Following Lincolnshire, GNF would call used for air /sea rescue,
It came about after suggestions from the civilian GKZ on the same frequency acknowledged the call and
Dunkirk in the period when staff, when bearings and ask in plain language gave " K". FFU then sent a
shipping activity in the North indicated that the dinghy "Did you hear that long message in German
Sea was very restricted and was out of reach from the broadcast from DAN? " GKZ plain language in which the
kept under Naval control , so UK, one coast station would would reply " Yes received name of Douglas Bader
that there was not so much call its neighbour on 500kHz OK" and the Germans would appeared . This was
call for the normal coast in plain language and they know that if at all possible acknowledged very formally
station services . However would exchange the their men would be picked and the message passed to
the stations continued, of bearings obtained, knowing up. Similarly if GCC made a the RAF . A few minutes later
course , to maintain a strict full well that the German broadcast about an aircraft RAF came through on the
safety watch of 500kHz, the stations would intercept the down near the coast of the telephone in great
international distress signals and that lives would Netherlands, DAN would be excitement and said that
frequency , and since all the be saved . Being taken heard asking DAC a similar Bader had failed to return
PWCOMMENT
lished? It is many years now since I had dealings with the first
Restrictions electronic lift controls to be fitted on a British passenger ship,
IF YOU WANT TO START AN ARGUMENT with the average which could be operated either with the control gear cabinet
radio amateur, just mention the idea of imposing special doors closed , in which case the circuitry failed due to
restrictions on the enjoyment of his or her hard-won transmit- overheating , or with the doors open , in wh ich case the r.f . from
t ing licence. In our News pages this month , you will find an the ship ' s transmitters upset the operation of the lifts . During
extract from Hansard regarding radio interference being suf- those years , it seems that too few radio and electronic
fered by residents 'of a Close in Pinner, Middlesex . The equipment manufacturers have learned the lessons of design-
statement from the DTI says that operating power and ing products which will operate satisfactorily in the sort of
frequency limitations may be imposed on the amateur con- environment in which they will be used . Even the recently
ce rned , if problems still exist when t he apparatus affected by produced British Standard BS905 : 1985 on r.f . interference
interference has been brought up to a reasonable ievel of immunity of domestic radio/TV and hi-fi suffers from being
immunity . Even the possibility of the licence being withdrawn aimed almost totally at the the effects of 27MHz CB transmis-
is mentioned . sions . We understand from experts in the f ield that an
Enjoyment of rights by an individual cuts two ways . Most of equipment can comfortably meet the requirements of the
you will have suffered at some time or another from neigh- Standard yet still be wide open to ' interferences from a
bours w ith " bonfire mania" or a liking for all-night parties ; with 144MHz amateur transmitter, for example . Surely when the
an all -consum ing interest in tinkering w ith motor-bike/ca r Standard was being drawn up , someone on the committee
engines, or with totally undisciplined children or pets, etc. We concerned asked the question : " What sort of radio transmit-
must all learn to give and take in our relationships with our ters are likely to be operating close to the equipment we 're
fellow man , unless we choose to live buried deep in the . talking about? "
country , or on an otherwise uninhabited island. . I hope that the DTI will not simply take the easy way out, and
What does worry me about this particular news item is that, limit or close down the amateur's operation when interference
whereas previously a radio transmitter operator had a legal proves difficult to cu re, rather than leaning on the big
obligation to avoid interference only to other radio services , battalion s of industry, making them spend what would often
this obligation is now to be extended to any " radio sensitive " be only a few pence per item sold, to give it adequate r.f .
equipment . With just about every modern domestic appliance immunity . After all, with more and more radio serviCeG being
incorporating a microprocessor or at least some solid-state .introduced all the time, eventually the radio and electronic
electronic circuitry, any use of an amateur transmitter in a equipment manufacturers will simply have to get their prod-
built-up area could soon be threatened . ucts right- they can't go on shutting down every transmitter in
How is that " reasonable level of immunity " to be estab- every service that gives them trouble!
Geoff Arnold
16 Practical Wireless, Jun e 1986

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NEWS ... . . "....,. G4LFM
In Parliament Rad io and Electronic
Mr Wilkinson asked the Equipment Manufacturers'
Secretary of State for Trade Association and the Radio
and Industry what steps are Society of Great Britain the
being taken to deal with implications for them of the
interference from amateur new standard for television
radio transmission suffered immun ity currently under
by the residents of Tudor discussion internationally
Close , Eastcote , near Pinner , and procedures for dealing
Middlesex; and if he will with individual cases where
make a statement. interference is caused. I
In his written answers to would like to see sensible
questions, Mr Butcher immunity standards Satellite TV
replied: Problems can arise observed by all Satellite TV Antenna de-regulation announcement
when high power radio manufacturers and Systems Ltd have received of last May. We have been
transmissions are made in importers of radio receiving an order from Thorn -EMI working on this project with
close proximity to radio and and radio sensitive Ferguson to supply Thorn -EMI Ferguson for
television sets, or indeed a equipment . Where possible complete satellite TV some months and this order
range of electrical apparatus and appropriate , these will systems . will enable us to consolidate
not designed to receive be enforced by order. Peter Gray, Satvrn' s our position and to compete
radio . Such problems can be Similarly, manufacturers and Managing Director, says , effectively at home and in
exacerbated by equipment importers of radio and non- " This spring, major High Europe. I am sure there will
which is deficient in its radio equipment should seek Street retailers will be be a vast market for this
ability to reject unwanted to ensure that their products stocking dish antennas and new British consumer
signals or in the case of do not cause interference to the necessary electronics. electronic product ."
radios and televisions which radio users . Orders do exist This is the breakthrough that So keep a look-out in the
have an inadequate or for some types of our industry has been shops , you never know
defective aerial or no aerial equipment , and where working towards and it what bargains you might
at all. The problem is appropriate others will be follows the Government's find!
growing because more and made .
more homes now contain a Where it proves impossible
great range of electric to resolve individual problems Frequency Changes
equipment ; and high power and the affected apparatus
transmitting equipment is has been brought up to a Two BBC Radio stations but the Crosspool
now more widely available reasonable level of immunity, have changed their v .h.f. transmitter will remain
to the growing number of I intend to vary the terms f .m. frequencies . These are unchanged on 88·6MHz-as
amateur radio licensees . under which the relevant BBC Radio Humberside and will the medium wave
Radio amateurs generally amateurs are licensed; where BBC Radio Sheffield . broadcasts .
take a responsible attitude necessary (and I hope it will Radio Humberside: It' s This information should be
to the problems their not be necessary often) the High Hunsley v .h.f. f .m. useful not only to those local
transmissions cause. licences will be revoked. (Our transmitter that has changed listeners in the service areas
Equally, manufacturers are italics.) it's frequency to 95·9MHz . of the transmitters, but
keen to produce equipment In the particular case The medium wave those readers who spend
which has adequate referred to by my hon . transmitter from the Paull many hours listening for
immunity . Regrettably, a few Friend, I will vary the powers transmitter site will stay the local radio OX on both the
amateurs and manufacturers which the amateur is same . medium wave band and the
do not have such a licensed to use and restrict Radio Sheffield: The v .h.f . band. The various
responsible attitude ; it is his use of certain bands . If frequency of the Holme authors of " On the Air " are
they who cause problems . this does not resolve the Moss v .h.f. transmitter has always pleased to receive
My officials are currently problem , I shall further been changed to 104,' MHz, reports from readers .
discussing with the British . review the position.
British Mouse Is
Woodfield, dominated the
Best! competition with a first run
One press release to fall in the unknown maze of ,
onto my desk this month minute 6 seconds . The final
reads, "The most intelligent run , when it knew the way
mouse in Europe is took only 27 seconds .
British-official . " In a similar competition at
Well, with an opening like Expo '85 in Japan it found
that you have to read on. It the centre of the maze in 1
turns out they are talking minute 4 seconds-the
about the performance of Japanese mouse took 10
miniature robots. Each minutes to find the centre .
mouse had to show its David Woodfield is the
intelligence by finding " a Chief Engineer for Intelligent
piece of cheese" in the Software, a company who
centre of a maze . The specialise in the design of
quickest being the w inner. advanced electronic
The winning mouse, products and computer
designed by David software.
18 Practical Wireless. June 1986
NEWS ... compiled by G4LFM
New VHF FM and the northern parts of
Scotland there is an Golden Jubilee Basil O'Brien G2AMV,
Stations alternative service which Wirral ARS Golden Jubilee OTHR.
Listeners in the Orkney may be useful . That is the Dinner and Dance will be A Golden Jubilee is no
Islands and along the most Rumster Forest v .h.f. site. held at Heswall, Wirral, on mean feat and Practical
northerly coast of Scotland The frequencies in use here Saturday May 10. The time Wireless add their
should have found their are: set is 7pm for 7.30pm . All congratulations to the others
reception of BBC Radio details and tickets from being heaped on the club.
Radio Scotland -94·5MHz
Scotland and the BBC Radio 1/2 -90'1MHz
Network broadcasts greatly Radio 3 -92·3MHz .
improved . The BBC have a
new v .h.f . f.m. station at
Keelyland Hill, a site already
used as a TV site. It is much SWAX25
higher than the previously
If that name means nothing
used site and a new
to you, it's not surprising
transmitter and antenna
really . This group was only
system has been installed to
formed in January of this
replace the old equipment .
Hopefully, the new year. It stands for The South
West AX25 Group, and was
antenna system will give
formed to promote packet
listeners using car and
radio and AX25 protocol.
portable radios a much
They will support the
better service . The
installation of amateur
frequencies of the new
transmitter are the same as packet switching stations to
assist the spread of an
before , so no re-tuning is
AX25 data network .
needed. Listeners may find
There were
that they need to move fixed
representatives of four
antennas slightly for
repeater groups : GB3BS,
optimum signals as the old
GB3EX,GB3SD and GB3SH,
and new sites are not quite
present at the meeting as
in the same direction .
well as Devon RA YNET
The frequencies in use
groups .
are :
So, anyone wanting more
Radio Scotland -93·7MHz details should contact
Radio 1/2 -89·3MHz Edward G3VPF, Brian
Radio 3 -91·5MHz. G81MB or Geoff
In some parts of Orkney G8BCH-all OTHR.
of Llandeilo, and by the time and 49 . Ch. 25-Sianel4 Cymru

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BBC and IBA in Wales. They outside, the BBC and IBA teletext will be able to
will bring good reception to Ch. 39- BBC1 Wales don't recommend set-top receive the various services
around 450 people in all. Ch. 42-Sianel 4 Cymru antennas at all . on their respective channels.
One is for the people in and Ch . 45-BBC2 Llansawel: This relay This relay requires Group
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of Llansawel. teletext will be able to north of Llandeilo. The outside . Onc e more, set-top
Talley: This new relay has receive Ceefax on Ch . 39 channels in use here are : antennas are not
been built about 10km north and 45 and Oracle on Ch. 42 Ch. 22-BBC 1 Wales recommended.
the well respected TRIO TR9130, the rig that

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Amateur Radio a Electronics Hobby Fair
0 0
To be held at Wembley Conference Centre, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 1986
* The first Two Day Fair to be held in the South of * Over 200 retail & manufacturers stands - plus
England. A major new event in the Amateur
Radio Calender. * lots more.
See future publications for more details.
LOTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

****STAR PRIZE RAFFLE ****
* TOMBOLA. SPECIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
THIS WILL BE A DA Y FOR ALL TO REMEMBER *
The Organisers are: Amateur Radio Promotions,
Woodthorpe House, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham
B32 3BU - Telephone: 021-421-5516.
NEWS ... compiled by G4LFM
Special Event bands from 1300-1730. All bouncing castle, mini
motorcycles, cartoon films
location, Sandown Park is
located on Portsmouth
OSOs will receive a OSL
Stations card through the Bureau. and plenty of hobby displays Road, Esher, on the A307
GB4LF: The 5th Annual They also have a range of to keep the non-radio just south of Kingston upon
Llantrisant Festival will take special cards that will.be elements of the family well Thames.
on May 4 and 5. If your issued for: pleased. Further details from: Peter
PWarrives on time you 1 . The six most distant For the radio amateur they Nicol G8VXY. BARTG Rally
should just get the chance to stations worked. have the usual trade stands, Manager, 38 Mitten
work this station. The 9r9uP 2. The six stations worked RSGB books, BARTG and Avenue, Rubery, Rednal,
running the station are closest to 1500. repeater groups as well as Birmingham B45 OJB. Tel:
hoping to show the public 3 . Old boys of the school. the ever famous Bring and 021-453 2676.
Amateur Radio in action . The station is being run by Buy.
They will be running s.s.b . members of the Chiltern
and C.w. on the h.f. bands of Amateur Radio Society. Telford Amateur Radio
3·5MHz and 14MHz as well There are many other July 20: McMichael Rally will take place on
as 144MHz, from 10am until attractions planned for the Mobile Rally. A three club Sunday August 31. This
6pm on both days. Special day, so it sounds like line-up are staging this rally, year it has a new venue, the
OSL cards are available and another good family day out. the Chiltern ARS, Burnham Telford Racquet and Fitness
s.w.1. reports are also most Beeches ARS and Centre, Telford Centre,
welcome. GB4LAD: This special event Maidenhead & District ARC. Shrops . The doors will be
Further details are station will be in operation It's the fifth annual mobile opened at 11 am for the
available from: Guy W. L. during the annual fete of the rally at the Haymill Centre, general public, but 10.30am
Morgan GW3POM, 8 Coed Luton and Dunstable Burnham, near Slough. for disabled visitors.
yr Esgob, Llantrisant, Mid Hospital on ,June 7. The There will be national and All the usual attractions
Glamorgan CF7 8EL. station is being run by two local traders, a "flea- will be there and this year
clubs, the Dunstable market," an amateur TV the new venue will provide
GB2WEC: The Portable ARG and the station, and amateur h.f. better facilities for the rally
Bournemouth and District Dunstable Downs RC. station, radio controlled goer.
RAIBC Group are running a The station is being models, mini fairground, Don't forget to look out
special event station from privately sponsored for the refreshments, even a for the PW stand-we'll be
the Wedgewood Electrical number of contacts, so CAMRA beer tent! So a day there again this year.
Collection in the Old Power would obviously like out for all the family at this
Station, Bargates, everyone to try to work the popular rally could be on the
Christchurch. The building station. They will be "on-air" cards. St 6eorge
yvill be open to the public on from 0800-1800GMT on For more details contact:
Up-date
May 17 /18 the following bands: R. M . Hearn GOBT¥. 70
1000-1700. 3·5MHz, 14MHz and Herbert Road, High If you are thinking of
They will be operating on 144MHz s.s .b. Wycombe, Bucks HP 13 ap,?lying for this award, .
all 5 main h.t. bands and For further details contact: 7HN. don't forget you only have
144MHz f.m ., so talk-in is Tony GOCOQ. Tel: (0582) to contact either GB4SGQ·or
available for visitors. 508259. GBOSGD on h .t. plus the
This is the 5th year of August 24: The 1986 number of English
running the station and OSL BARTG Rally. It is being stations depending on your
oards can be exchanged held at Sandown Park world location ,
either through the Bureau or
Rally Calendar Racecourse on August Bank The Wisbech & District
G6DUN OTHR. Swindon & District ARC Holiday Sunday. Amateur Radio & Electronics
will be holding their amateur There will be ample free Club also say that they
GB2RGS: The Royal radio rally on Sunday May car parking, easy access by would be very pleased to
School in High 11 . It will be at Oakfield car, bus stops by the gate , have any v.h.f. OSO outside
Wycombe is holding its bi- School, Marlowe Avenue, refreshments, car boot sale, of Europe!!
annual Show day in the Swindon, between lOam trade stands, talk-in (S22) Details were given on
grounds of the school on and 5pm. Admission is 50p. and the gates will be open page 17 in the April issue ot
May 27. The station will be It really is a rally for the from 11 .30am until 5pm. Pw.
on the 144, 14 and 3·5MHz family. They have a For those unsure of the
now, better than ever, the NEW TRIO TR751E

2 metre multimodef
PRODUCTS ... compiled by G8VFH
New from Trio The Handlgrlp
lowe Electronics have sent This device takes the
me brief details of some new frustration out of holding
pieces of gear of interest to small screws, pins and nails
readers: in position before applying
The Trio TS-440S h.f. the screwdriver. It could be
transceiver with general of great benefit to readers
coverage receiver fitted, is who find difficulty in coping
intended for 13 .8V d .c . with assembling the
operation and has all modes, multitude of small screws
including f.m. , fitted as that hold modern radio gear
standard . Price of the TS-440S is d .c.s . system enables your together.
Input power is 250W on £950 incl. V A T while the rig to automatically OSY to The Handigrip is a small
all modes except a.m . when PS 50 p .s.u. will cost you an open channel. The d .c.1. plastics handle which holds
it is 11 OW and when used £ 192 .60 . The optional system searches for an open the screw in its patented
with the optional PS 50 AT 440 internally fitted auto channel , remembers it, jaw . It is available in three
power supply unit full output a.t .u. for 3 .5 to 29MHz will returns to the original sizes to suit a wide range of
can be used continuously for set you back another £ 125 frequency and transmits screws and each size is
up to one hour at a time. incl. VAT . control information to the colour coded for ease of
A brief run-down of the Also from Trio comes the other d .c.1. equipped station identification . Blue suits
features incorporated into TM-2550E 144MHz mobile that switches both rigs to small screws, panel pins and
the new rig shows that it has rig with 45W r.f . output, 23 the clear channel. tacks , red is for normal
all-mode squelch ; auto memory channels and both The TM-2550E will cost screws and nails, while
bandwidth selection; two memory and frequency £399 incl. V AT , with the green copes with monsters .
v .f .o .s; 100 memory scan . MU 1 (DCl) adding a further To use the Handigrip the
channels; frequency search The rig automatically £26 .78 . extreme tip of the screw is
key-pad frequency entry ; selects simplex or repeater placed in the circular gripper
r.i .t . and x.i.t .; speech shift according to the Band For further details contact until it is held by the specially
processor and a notch filter Plan and can optionally be Lowe Electronics Ltd., designed fingers . The screw
and i.f. shift. A computer fitted with digital channel Chesterfield Road, can now be driven home
interface is available as an link (d .c.I.) . This system, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 without fear of it falling over
optional extra . which is compatible with the 5LE. Tel: (0629) 2817. or slipping around .
Available in packs of six
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TheWorkdek and additional tooling .
Turbo-Log Handigrip costs 69p from
Further custom ising can
If you are into building or be readily performed by the Turbo-log is a new program d .i.y. and garage shops , and
repairing your own user to suit particular by Moray Micro Computing is made by Display Tiling
equipment then , unless you requirements and it is which has been specially Services Ltd., Unit 24,
have a purpose-built intended to produce a written for the radio amateur Enterprise Trading Estate,
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The Workdek is a purpose mobile workplace . entry and add a new entry as system clock and the date
designed workplace unit The Workdek measures required . and band .
specifically aimed at 841 mm wide x 1322mm The program is available As radio amateurs are
miniature and model high x 792mm deep when on cassette or disc for the required, by their licence
engineers , jewellers and closed and 890mm deep Commodore 64 and 128 conditions, to keep a full
watchmakers, radio and when open for use . home computers . It can also station log in book format it
electronics enthusiasts as The cost of the basic unit be used on the C 16 and is wasteful to use valuable
well as many professional is £253 including V A T and Cl +4 computers . memory in the computer to
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two 13A mains sockets the operator simply enters a to disc or cassette at any
together with 12V d.c. for callsign . If th is has been time and updated as
small portable tools. An previously logged the entry required . This gives the
optional-extra panel details are instantly opportunity to create special
provides a smoothed and displayed and , if required, a files for various operational
regulated variable 0 to 30V further single key-stroke will modes such as RTTY, rare
d.c. supply together with a display any previous entry of OX, Worked All Britain
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Practical Wireless, June 1986
PRODUCTS ... compiled by G8VFH
Antenna Tuning Satellite TVRO
Unit Modules
Amcomm have introduced Astec have introduced a
the AMCOMM 9000 rang e of modules for the
Antenna Coupler developed growing TVRO (TV Receive
from the popular AMTECH Only) market in Europe .
300 unit and incorporating a The modules available in
1 :4 toroidal balun to permit the range includes a series
connection of the of tuner heads, a
transmitter to the antenna demodulator and a gain
via 3000 balanced feeder . block and form the heart of
The unit utilises a satellite receiv er systems.
capacitively tuned T-network The block conversion
for matching high impedance tuner heads, designated the
or low impedance antennas AT 1000 series , all have
to low impedance TX output 950-1450MHz input,
stages . provide 30dB conversion
The unit is general gain, 6dB noise figure and
coverage and will tune over standard 612MHz i.f. side " mixing and can be baseband output .
the range 1.7 to 30MHz . output . The frequency supplied with single or dual Coupled with a suitable
Selection of frequency range control options range from a inputs. Astec modulator these
is by means of a 12 position low-cost , high performance The demodulator, modules provide the heart of
INDUCTOR switch . V.C.o. controlled device , A T30 10 , operates at a high performance ,
The components in the through a module w ith -256 612MHz and employs state- economical TVRO system .
Antenna Coupler are rated prescaler output to the top- of-the-art surface acoustic Further details from Astec
for power outputs of 100W of-the-range unit with wave filtering and 8dB Europe, Bb Portman Road,
and the low impedance integral phase locked loop . threshold extension and Reading, Berks. RG3 1EA.
connectors are PL259 All the modules use' 'high provides a composite Tel: (0734) 509411.
sockets with high
impedance balanced feeder
connections made by
3-Diglt DPM Kit a compact panel meter able Snap-in Bezels
to display readings from -99
insulated red and white An ideal replacement for the to +999mV f.s .d. with over- If you are having trouble in
screw terminals . traditional analogue panel range indi cation . making your front panels
Further details available meter has just been Resolution is claimed to be look good then the new
from Amcomm/ARE, 373 announced by Electronic & ± 1mV w ith a linearity figure range of snap-in 'bezels from
Uxbridge Road, Acton, Computer Workshop . The of 0·1 per cent . Input Cirkit will be of interest .
London W39RN. Tel: K2032 three-digit miniature impedance is 1OOMO and The new products allow
01-9925765. d.p .m . comes in kit form and the temperature coefficient up to four components to be
is easily assembled to form is 20nV r C.
Power fitted into one panel cut-out,
requirements are 5V d .c . at simplifying assembly and
". UJ$ iiilJX &; ; L ; . B k US 2. 250mA . reducing the number of
The unit uses just two separate cut-outs.
i.c.s with a small number of Presently offering 24
discrete components to permutations of switches ,
achieve this performance fuse-holders , filtered and
while costing £ 17 .90 incl. unfiltered inlets-the Bulgin
postage and VAT . " Polysnap " range is
Details from Electronic & available from Cirkit
Computer Workshop Ltd., Distribution. Park Lane,
Ir<
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ai; Li ; L li Chelmsford, Essex CM 1 7NQ. Tel:
1RY. Tel: (0245) 262149. (0992) 444111.
Tbeno has been a TRIO two metre muHi·mode mobile transceiver for Tbe TR151E can be set to scan between user programmed limits or As an option, the TR151E can be tined with OCl. Compatible with the
the last six years. Beginning with Ihe successful TR91J00 and around Ihem depending on Ihe Irequency sel when Ihe scan is slarted . DCS system. DCL (Digital Channel Link) enables your ng 10 aulomali·
conlinuing with Ihe TR9130 , amaleurs have always found Ihe series 10 When AUTO mode is set the transceiver Will select Ihe correct mode as cally aSY to an open channel. Tbe DCL system searches for an open
be reliable and above all easy 10 operale . especially whllsl mobile. it scans. In addition 10 scanning each memory. Ihe TR751 E can be set channel (checkS the next eleven 25 kHz spaced frequenCies above .the
Advances in lechnology have enabled TRIO to further improve on the to scan those memones programmed With Ihe same mode. Pause on one stored In memory 7). remembers It. retums to the onglnal
TR9130. Additional operating features have resulted in an even easier to an occupied channel .is time operated but can be changed to carrier hold frequency and transmits controllnfoomatlon to the other DeL eqUIPped
use and smaller transceiver. However TRIO have not discarded the by an internal modification. station that SWitches BOTH ngs to the clear channel.
valuable experience gained over the last six years. The result is the . . .
TR751E a new generation of multi·mode mobile transceiver. For Ihe blind op.eralor the TRIO TR75 1E IS perfect As each mode IS
. Operating on 13.B volts DC, pewer output from the transceiver IS .25 selected a tone gives the appropnate morse letter (F lor FM . U lor USB.
Tbe TR151E is tile first mUHI-m&de mobile lranscelver that can be set watts (high) and approximately 5 watts (Iow) . The low power setting elc) and when fitted with the optional VSl board. a digitally encoded
to seleet the coneet mode whilst scanning the band. By setting Ihe rig applies to all modes . When compared with the TR9130. Ihe TR 751 E is girl's voice will announce on request the operallng frequency.
to vfo and selecling AUTO mode before pressing the SCAN button . the smaller and lighter. TR751E (TR9130) lBOmm (175mm) wide. 60mm .. . .
TR751E will move up or down the band changing both mode and slep (68mm) high , 213mm (253mm) deep . 2.1 Kgs (2.4 Kgs) . In addlllon, the TR751E has an Illuminated analogue S/RF meler. all
rale according to Ihe band plan (5kHziSSB. 12.5kHziFM or lkHziSSB . mode squelch . MHz select keys. a nOise blanker. semi break' ln CW
5kHziFM depending on Ihe selected frequency step) Tbe TR151E is perfect for base station use. When operaling on SSB.
Tbe transceiver has two VFO's and 10 memory channels. Memory Signals can easlly .be found uSlnQ the frequency slep set to 5 kHz . Irne mobile mount. a clamp syslem with rubber pads protecting the rig as il
Infonmallon IS easily transferred 10 either vfo. Each memory holds IUnlng qUickly achieved by SWitchIng 10 the 50 Hz rate. Operation IS also IS slid in and Dui for security. the clamp can be easily locked In the
infoomalion on frequency . mode and also the slep rate to be sel when Ideal on FM. Ihe ng stepping In el.lher 12.5 or 5 kHz steps , Full repeater closed pesition .
transferring the memory infoomalion to vfo . Memory channel one IS facllilles are also available Including reverse repeater , Receiver perfor-
also the ALERT Irequency. memones 7 and B relate to DCL and mance is excellent. our firsl sample amazed us. FM. 0.14uV lor 12dB Bener Ihan the TR9130 and at the same. price, theno is so much mono
memory 9 programs the user defined limils of frequency scan . SINAD and SSB. O.lJ9uV lor IOdB S+NIN. 10 say about the TR151E, so why nof nng us and let's talk about It.

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The PW 144MHz Contest will take place between 0900 and 1700 GMT on 15 June 1986.
Neill Taylor G4HLX takes us through the rules and general pointers for this year's event.
shown here. Th e log submitted as an entry
should be a neat cop y-if a callsign can't be
- read. it can't be checked , and points may be
lost.
144MHz QRP Contest Rem ember to clearl y mark the first con-
tact in each different locator square. and to
This is to certify that provide a list of squares worked on the
19
co veri ng sheet.
We look forward to receiving yo ur en-
was placed ..... .in the results tri es, log. comments and. if you have them ,
photographs. We hope you have an enjoy-
of.the above contest a ble day and plenty of OX'
RULES
Practical Wireless - - I
I. General
Same as 1985 plus
The station must use the same callsign
This year' s PW QRP contest, the fourth Good Operating throughout the contest and may not change
such event. will again be held in the middle its location. Special event callsigns may not
of June. when the day is long and , with luck, Previous PW QRP contests have attract-
be used .
the weather is sunn y, just right for a spot of ed comments about the generall y good
portable operation with simple low power standard of operating. This tre nd will be 2. Contacts
equipment. For those who prefer to remain helped if operators are careful. Another Same as 1985 minus the paragraph
at home , the distances to be worked will be . read through the Dos and Don'ts published reading
enhanced by stations activating the hill-top last year is well worthwhile. .. .. Entrants outside the British Isles may
sites. and some of the rarer squares may be You should always send information in claim points for contacts with stations
availabl e for co ntacts. All in all it should, as an accurat e and un-hurried manner. To within the British Isles onl y (i.e. stations
before. pro vide a day of good QRP operat- state the QSO exchange once. slowly and with the prefix G , GB, GO, GJ, GM , GU ,
ing. and enable users of 3 watts (or less) carefull y. is far more producti ve than to GW or El).
transceivers to compete effectively. The gabble it all twice at high speed.
contest is o pen to all licensed amateurs, and 3. Power
Same as 1985
you ca n either have a go on your own , or get Don't Lose Points
together with some friends to form a group. 4. Scoring
You will avoid losing points through
A report on the contest, with a summary Same as 1985
penalties if you are careful to present your
of the results and details of the leading
entry as required by the rul es. In particular
stations. will be published in Practical Wire- 5. Logs
make sure that all the information required
less. a full detailed results list being avail- Same as 1985
by rule 6 has been provided on the covering
able by sending a large s.a.e. with the entry.
The overall leading station will receive the sheet. 6. Entries
Your log should be an accurate record of Same as 1985 plus Entries must be post-
winners cup, certificates going to the run-
what is sent and received. Points will be lost marked no later than 30 June 1986. Late
ners-up. the leading station in each locator
for errors. Take special care over JP suffixes e ntries will inc'u r a heavy penalty.
square. and in various other categories (e.g.
on call signs (the dropping of which is a
leading single operator) at the adjudicator's
common mistake). The log sheets must be 7. Adjudication
discretion.
A4 sized (the normal way up. not sideways). Same as 1985
Please read the rules carefully. This year
with columns arranged as in the sample
we are publishing the changed rules only
-the rest were printed in PW June 1985.
An s.a.e. will obta in a copy if you don't PRACTICAL WIRELESS 144MHz QRP CONTEST
already have th e m . There are a few minor
changes this year. partl y in response to
Date I Call sign Locator
suggestions from entrants in 1985.

You will need to know the Universal
Locator (IARU or "Maidenhead" locator) Time Reaart & serial N"
Call sign Locator
for the location of your contest station , as GMT Sent Received
this forms part of the QSO exchange. A
simple procedure fo r finding this locator
from a latitude and longitude, requiring no
computer or calculator. was also given III
Practical Wireless June 1985.
See the NEW TRIO TR751E on display

at a LOWE shop.
In Glasgow, In Cambridge, In London,
the shop manager is Sim, GM3SAN, the the shop manager is Tony, G4NBS, the shop manager is Andy, G4DHQ,
address, 4/5 Queen Margaret Road, the address, 162 High Street, Chesterton, the address, 223/225 Field End Road ,
off Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow, Cambridge, Eastoote, Middlesex,
telephone 041-945 2626. telephone 0223 464154. telephone 01-429 3256.
In the North East, In Cardiff, In Bournemouth,
the shop manager is Don, G3GEA, the shop manager is Carl, GWOCAB, the shop manager is Colin , G3XAS,
the address, 56 North Road, the address, do South Wales Carpets, Clifton Street, the address, 27 Gillam Road, Northbourne,
Darlington, Cardiff, Boumemouth,
telephone 0325 486121 . telephone 0222 464154. telephone 0202577760.

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Practical Wireless, June 1<)86 25
Constructional
A Small 12 Volt
Generating Set
Over the past twenty years, Frank Rhodes G3TWO and John Roscoe G4QK, have
had problems in getting hold ofa small generating set for National Field Day. They
have borrowed sets requiring extensive electrical and mechanical rebuilding, and
have paid good money to hire sets that either turned up in a disgusting condition, or
no.t at all! Here they pass on the basic ideas to help you build your own portable
power station.
The advent of 12 volt transceivers has
certainly made life easier, and one year
in an emergency we requisitioned an
XYL's Daf66-thoughtfully equipped
with voltmeter-but it is hardly an
economic proposition to use I 100cc of
engine just to produce 250 watts of
d .c.! There are other contests, and
other occasions for going portable, so
we thought we would look into the
possibility of buying a set.
The motorcycle manufacturers pro-
duce some beautiful small generating
sets. The cheapest ones generally give
between 400 and 600 watts at 240V
a.c. (sometimes at 60Hz), or 12V 8·5A
d.c.-but not simultaneously. They are
light, compact and quiet, but at around
£240 completely out of our reach .
There have been smaller units-pos-
sibly Italian in origin-producing
about 200W at 12V d.c. , some even
equipped with silencing cabinets, but The small portable generating set in other. In theory it requires an external
they seem to be thin on the ground. its final form with the alternator fitted source of d.c. to excite it, and this is
Certainly the local ships' chandlers and with a reverse rotation fan certainly the most convenient way of
caravan suppliers knew nothing about using it. In an emergency, though,
and a new gasket was easily obtained there is probably enough residual mag-
them so we decided to build our own.
for less than £2-though information netism to excite it. provided it can be
on setting the valve clearances was not! rotated at a high-enough speed. The
Lawn Mowers energising current is fed to the rotor
A brief scan of the local "free news- Engine Overhaul coil through slip-rings. These are much
papers" showed that motor-mowers smoother than a commutator and car-
The rehabilitation of the engine in-
were available from £ 15 upwards-if ry such a low current that they give
volved a great deal of time and pa-
you were quick enough off the mark. tience, grinding-in the valves, cleaning little trouble. The stator coils are star-
We weren't! However, an ask-around all the bits, and re-assembling them. A connected to give a 3-phase a.c. output
produced a mower of lesser-known certain amount of trial and error was which is rectified by six diodes inside
make with a broken blade, for which involved with the non-adjustable tap- the casing, to give a d.c. output. These
£10 changed hands. The engine turned pets, but the reward for all this work diodes are the most fragile part of the
out to be a Villiers fan-cooled 4-stroke was an engine that ran easily up to assembly-particularly if you indulge
of about 80cc capacity, complete with 4000 r.p.m .-measured with a bor- in heavy-current arc welding-and are
integral petrol tank and recoil starter. rowed tacho-on a light throttle . The not always easy to replace.
It originally drove through a single- only modification made was to fit a Although cars of quite moderate size
plate clutch into a chaincase, but the suppressor lead to the sparking plug. now fit alternators of 60A or more, car
input side of the clutch was thought- The rating for the engine is believed to breakers are unlikely to have anything
fully provided with a V-belt pulley. be 3 b.h.p. at 3600 r.p.m. over 45A-and quite enough , too!
The base of the engine was a flat plate Here perhaps we can do a little flag-
with three mounting holes, which waving and advise you to stick to the
made life easy. The engine itself was Alternators Lucas ACR types. Not only are most
not in a happy state-the head gasket Car alternators are now , so readily spares readily available, but the regula-
had blown, the valves were not seating available that there is no point in using tors "fail-safe"-unlike one continen-
and the sparking plug was almost im- the old 3-brush type of car dynamo. tal variety-and do not boil your bat-
movable. There was virtually no wear, The alternator consists of a coil, carry- tery electrolyte away . The alternator
though , on the cylinder bore. The Iight- ing direct current, rotating inside three itself is reversible-but the cooling fan
alloy head was found to be undistorted, stator coils set at 120 degrees to each is not. So it is important to get this
right, as although the windings will run 1- -- ------·-· --- .--- -- Alter nator- --l
hot quite happily, the rectifiers will i OiOde paCk - SK1 PL1
not. The direction of rotation is gener- I ,, + 12Vd.c.
output
I '
ally marked on the fan. In amateur : I
applications the alternator is unlikely
to be heavily loaded, so those with an
aptitude for metalwork could no doubt
produce an adequate fan for reverse
rotation if required. The Lucas version
,,
costs around £5. I I
Regulators L J
The regulator is a simple solid-state
device which holds the output voltage
constant by varying the input to the
rotor coil. In the Lucas ACR Series
alternators the regulator is inside the 02
plastics end-casing and may be con-
nected in one of two ways. Long leads F
from the alternator to the load or
battery can produce an appreciable
voltage drop, and in this case it is
better for the regulator to obtain its
feedback at the battery. This will en-
sure that the delivered voltage is cor-
rect. To enable this to be achieved !
Lucas make two versions of the Diode I
Pack and Regulator Assembly . These
[
are identified on the alternator casing
by a small self-adhesive label with I
either "Battery Sensing" or "Machine [
IL _ ___ _ _ _____ __ _ I
Sensing" printed on it. If you obtain an IL _ _ ____ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ ______ J
alternator which is labelled "Battery
Sensing" then you must ensure that • Fig. 1 : Circuit diagram of a Lucas
Rectifier bank ACR series alternator showing the
you either run a lead from both of the three-phase diode pack, surge pro-
large tags on the alternator plug to the tection diode, solid-state regulator
load, or' connect the two large tags and the external connections to the
together at the alternator end. battery and load
The engine was first tried with a ... Fig. 2: The basic three-phase car
borrowed alternator rated at . 45A. alternator circuit
Then a local advertisement produced / Once all these details had been
o-ne of the smaller Lucas types settled, everyth i ng was ready to
(17ACR) rated at 36A at 3000 go-and go it did . The engine, though,
r.p.m.-unused for £ 15. Direct shaft was not happy. requiring a lot of
coupling to the engine demands accu- throttle. Alternators fitted to cars are
rate alignment and a rigid baseboard, run at twice crankshaft speed. or even
so it is much easier to use a V-belt faster. and so are fitted with small
drive. In our case the direction of pulleys. With a larger pulley fitted, the
rotation of the engine and alterna- engine sounded much happier. On run-
tor was the same, so the two units further by using the same switch to up tests for National Field Day no
were initially mounted in a staggered break the l.t. side of the ignition ignition noise was audible on the Ff-
fashion across a stout plank. Later a system-if you can get into the fly- 757 being powered by the unit. During
reverse rotation fan was fitted, and the wheel magneto . Just like a car system th e actual event, with a 45Ah battery
two units now sit neatly side-by-side on in fact! on float , the engine was gradually
a 200 x 355mm plank. The lower lugs You must ensure that the battery is throttled down-remember that it has
of the alternator were mounted on a not disconnected while the alternator no form of governor-until the output
pivot, and a turn-buckle attached to is running to avoid damaging the load. was 6A on transmit and 4A on receive.
the upper lug to tension the belt. The integral regulator is on the nega- Under these conditions the petrol con-
tive side of the rotor winding, and sumption (2-star) was almost exactly
Connections provision is made for testing the alter- one pint per hour, which we regarded
The alternator has a polarised con- nator by shorting the negative brush to as entirely satisfactory.
nector with two large contacts and one ground, when full output is obtained. A
small one. The large ones, which are dimple on the end cover of the alterna- Developments'
internally connected on a "Machine tor indicates where a hole can be A second model is now under con-
Sensing" alternator, are connected di- drilled for this purpose. In addition, a struction, based on £5-worth of ex-
rectly to the battery through conduc- diode is connected across the rotor tremely rusty mower. The engine, ap-
tors of suitable size-the diodes will winding to act as a surge suppressor. It parently one of the "Suffolk" family,
prevent any reverse current flowing. behaves admirably as a sacrificial has a simple air-vane governor and
The connection to the smaller contact diode, placing a short across the wind- drives through a centrifugal clutch-
should be made to the battery via a ing if the alternator suddenly loses its again with the wrong crankshaft rota-
12V 2·2W lamp and a switch. The load at full output. If difficulty is tion . Has anyone ever come across a
lamp will act as an indication that the experienced in replacing this diode reversible camshaft?
alternator is supplying current while -"we don't carry spares, Sir, they Finally, if you prefer an a.c. output
the switch enables you to disconnect never go wrong"-it can simply be dis- you can certainly have it-but remem-
the rotor coils from the battery when connected and the alternator will still ber that a rectified feedback voltage
the generator is not running. You perform, although without the surge must be provided for the regulator
could of course refine the system even protection. somewhere along the line. PW
Feature
IC of the Month
Brian Dance reviews the Ferranti Electronics ZN414Z, ZN415E and ZN416E a.m.
integrated circuits
Over 11 years ago Ferranti Electronics has rendered them very attractive for
introduced their ZN414 dev ice in a such simple consumer products as
three-lead TO-18 circular transistor- wrist-watch radio receivers with an
type package. This product immedi- earphone, solar powered receivers for Ferrite rod
atel y became very popular amo ngst all fitting under a vehicle sun-visor, a sun-
constructors who required a simpl e hat or even in sun glasses! The
radio receiver of the t.r.f. (tuned radio ZN 414Z has already proved very po-
frequency) type for local station recep- pular for such applications and for use
Fig . 2: Long and medium wave coils
tion , although th e dev ice co uld not in toys, where operation from a single at the opposite ends of a ferrite rod
deliver eno ugh power to operate a I·SV cell makes it very attractive not to minimise interaction between
loudspeaker. Some form of amplifica- only from economical considerations, them
tion was reall y required to provide but also because of the small size of the
satisfactory volume even from a per- single cell. about 65 turns for medium wave re-
sonal earphone. ception or a 300 turn multi-layer coil
The ZN414 device has now been The ZN414Z for long wave reception if a 140pF
replaced by the ZN414Z which is The ZN414Z is an a.m . receiver tuning capacitor is employed (Fig. 2).
encapsulated in a TO-92 plastics pack- which can be used in the circuit of This circuit has the advantage for the
age for simplicity and economy of Fig. I for signal frequencies in its inexperienced constructor that no
circuit board space together with a useful working range of 150kHz to alignment is required . Ferranti Elec-
price reduc ti on of aro und 25 per cent. about 3MHz. At higher frequencies the tronics suggest that L I ma y consist of
Electrically the ZN414Z is similar to gain falls to an unusable level and even 80 turns ofO· 3mm diameter enamelled
th e ZN414 . at 3MHz is typically 2SdB less than copper wire on a SOOmm or 7S0mm
In addition, two new devices were that at about I MHz where the gain is ferrit e rod for the medium wave band.
introduced , the ZN41 SE and the near its maximum value. Similarly, the Much finer wire is req uired for the
ZN416E. Both of these are encapsula- gain falls at low frequencies due to the multi-layer long wave band , but it is
ted in 8-pin dual-in-line (d.i .l.) pack- reactance of the small coupling capaci- important to obtain a reaso nable value
ages and have an internal ZN414Z tors inside the device. The ZN 414Z of the quality factor, Q, so as to obtain
a. m. receiver section together with an contains 10 transistors which form the adequate selectivity and , in the case
on-chip audio amplifier which can signal frequency amplifier, the detec- of the long wave band, a reasonable
drive a pair of headphones directly tor and the a.g.c. circuit of the simple sensitivity, since the ZN414Z gain is
when fed from a I·SV cell. The t.r.f. receiver. lower in this band . The exact number
ZN416 E can deli ver more output The simple circuit of Fig. 1 operates of turns is not important provided that
power tha n the ZN41 SE. from a supply voltage in the range 1·2 the desired frequency band can be
It must be emphasised that these to 1·6V with a supply current of less tuned with a fairly high Q value.
devices have been designed for use in than SOOIlA. The power gain is typi- The a.g.c. (automatic gain control)
simple a. m . receivers coveri ng the long cally 72dB , but this gain is very depen- can be controlled by a suitable choice
and/or med ium wave band. They are dent on the power supply voltage. An of the value of R I. Th e a.g.c. range is
not suitahl e for use at frequencies important advantage of the ZN414Z is typically some 20dB, but is dependent
above about 2·5 to 3MHz, nor are they its high input impedance (typically on the value of R I. The threshold for
suitable for use in simple t.r.f. receivers 4Mn) and therefore the loading on the the onset of a.g.c. action is typically
for distant station li stening or when tuned circuit is minimised, so reason- SOil V with a 1·3V supply , but decreases
good selectivity is need ed to remove able selectivity for local broadcasting as the gain is raised by increasing the
adjacent channel interference. station reception can be obtained with supply voltage and is also dependent
However, the small size of these the single tuned circuit shown. on the Q factor of L I.
de vices combined with their low power The inductor L I is normally a ferrite The audio output is at least 30mV
requirements and circuit simplicity rod antenna with a single layer coil of r.m.s. and can be used to drive a very
sensitive crystal earpiece directly. The
earpiece should be used in place of R I
+1 ·3V
and should have a resistance of not less
R1 than 2S0n. For the direct drive of an
Bias
R2
100k
470 ear piece, the ZN41 SE or ZN416E is
much more satisfactory.
ZN414Z
Simple Receiver
.... Output
toaudio
amp. The author has used a ZN 414Z
device to drive an LM380N audio
High C3
ZN414Z Input 100n power amplifier which in turn drives a
loudspeaker. The circuit is shown in
Fig. 3 and is probably one of the
ImJance
_ _ __________________
simplest radio receivers with a loud-
speaker output which can be made .
Output " Ground
and·V Input Fig. 1: A basic radio receiver using
the ZN414Z showing the internal
components in block form
In this circuit the two series-connec-
ted forward-biased diodes in conjunc-
tion with their series resistors provide
the voltage for driving the ZN414Z
device. This voltage is more stable
than if a resistive potential divider
were employed; the ZN414Z gain is
very dependent on the supply voltage,
so the use of the two series diodes helps
to stabilise the gain. The gain may be
increased by increasing the value of the
resistor shown as Ison in series with
the two diodes.
The components shown with a dot-
ted line may be required at the LM380 Fig_ 3: A ZN414Z receiver with LM380 audio power amplifier
output to prevent instability under
certain circumstances, but generally
this so-called Zobel network is ZN414Z ZN415E ZN416E
optional. Yoltage gain of output stage - 6dB 18dB
If space is at a premium, the LM386 Output voltage into 640 load
may be used instead of the LM380, before clipping (mY p-pl 60 120 340
since the LM386 is an 8-pin d.i.1.
device. Supply current (with 640
The ZN 414Z data sheet includes two headphones in the case of the
circuits in which discrete component ZN415E & ZN416El
audio amplifiers are employed, one of Typical (mAl 0-3 2-3 4
these circuits employing a single tran- Maximum (mAl 0-5 3-0 5
sistor to drive a high impedance crystal Table 1
earpiece and the other a five transistor
amplifier to drive a loudspeaker. I-SV power cell. As indicated, the tible with the ZN41SE, but provides
100kn bias resistor required for the more output power. It may be used in
operation of the ZN414Z circuitry is the circuit of Fig. S. Roughly speaking
The ZN415E incorporated on the i.c., as is the a.g.c. the ZN41SE will provide about twice
The ZN41SE may be used in the resistor which has a value of Ikn in the output of the ZN414Z, while the
very simple circuit of Fig. 4 to drive a this device. ZN416E can provide up to about five
pair of 64n earphones using a single The ZN416E is pin-for-pin compa- times the output of the ZN414Z_More
details are given in Table 1.
The high frequency response of the
ZN41SE and ZN416E is determined
by the value of the capacitor from pin 7
51
1 to ground. If this capacitor has a value
of IOnF, the upper cut-off frequency is
typically 6kHz for the ZN41SE and
10kHz for the ZN416E, whereas it is
20kHz minimum without any capaci-
tor in this position.
Similarly the coupling capacitor
between pins 2 and 3 of these devices
determines the lower cut-off fre-
quency. A value of 0-11lF for the
ZN41SE circuit or a value ofO-471lF
4 for the ZN416E will provide a typical
C3 (5 lower cut-off frequency of SOHz.
lOOn::!;. I l On
Fig_ 4: A simple ZN415E circuit for driving a pair of 640 earphones

The ZN414Z as an
IF Amplifier
Apart from its use in a t.r.f. receiver,
the ZN414Z can be employed to pro-
vide a high gain i.f. unit in a superhet-
11
11
erodyne receiver. One circuit of this
11
11
type designed by Ferranti Electronics
is shown in Fig. 6. Ceramic resonators
are employed instead of i.f. trans-
18dB
stage formers , since the need for circuit
Phones
640 alignment is thereby avoided in the i.f.
stages.
The bandwidth, and hence the upper
limit of the frequency response, is
determined by the characteristics of
4
the ceramic resonators employed_
They may, for example, provide a
Opl:r. Op47 6kHz bandwidth at the -6dB points
and an 8kHz bandwidth at the -30dB
points. A 40dB a.g.c. range can be
Fig_ 5: A ZN416E circuit for driving a pair of 640 earphones obtained.
Layout Precautions
As the ZN414Z/41S /416 devices o-<:>+9V
have a high r.f. gain, reasonable pre- lkB
cautions must be taken to avoid un-
wanted feedback, for example, by 10k
keeping all leads as short as possible lOOk
and by soldering the output decoupling
capacitor of the ZN414Z stage as
closely as possible to the device. The
ferrite rod and the tuning capacitor
should be kept well away from the
battery and loudspeaker and their
associated connecting leads. The fixed
1-
-il-J- I
L _ _ --.J
vanes of the tuning capacitor should be Murala
SFD4SSB
connected to the input of the ZN414Z
stage and the moving vanes should be
connected to the I OOk!1 bias resistor or
to pin 8 of the ZN41SE or ZN416E.
Fig. 6: The use of a ZN414Z device as a 455kHz i.f. amplifier

Conclusion
These devices are attractive because
of the simplicity of the radio receiver
circuits which can be quickly made
using them .
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status .The Trust all amateurs interested in
incorporates the Win bolt Emergency
Collection and the Wireless Communications .
Museum at Arreton Manor, The theme for the day is
on the Isle of Wight. Co-ordination and
The photograph shows Communication, and there
(I-r) Lord Young , Secretary will be a variety of lectures
of State for Employment; Or Lord Young was visiting The catalogue each item from during the day .
Graham Winbolt , whose Communications and two collections of Details from : GM3RFA on
collection of military Electronics Museum at Fort communications and Fort William 3833.
equipment forms part of the Widley, Portsmouth, early electronic artefacts. They
basis for the museum ; and this year . are creating a fully
Miss Elvia Myles , one of the Thirteen MSC workers are catalogued store and record
workers on the MSC involved in the scheme, system as the first step to Hltachl Summit
Community Programme . whose task is to identify and creating the museum . In this country the summit
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Communications
Receivers
Chas E. Miller looks at the
CR100IB28.
The Marconi CR 100 (alias B28) is one
of that select band of receivers which
every other enthusiast appears to have
owned at one time or another-with
good reason. These rugged , sensitive
and reliable sets have given , and con- This CR100 was fitted
tinue to give, excellent service in the with "R.I.S.", a system to
40-odd years that have passed since suppress interference
their debut . They were much used by from a radar transmitter
the Royal Navy for world-wide com- fitted aboard the same
munications purposes, and proved ship
their merits beyond doubt. Sharp-eyed
TV viewers can spot a n example
aboard HMS Amethyst when the film General Specification receivers were fitted with a noise-
Yangtse Incident makes its occasional A IO-valve plus rectifier superhet limiter unit which was mounted on the
appearance on their screens. It may employing 2 r.f. amplifier stages and 3 inside of the front panel to the left of
come as a surprise to the professional i.f. amplifier stages. Suitable for direct the tuning assembly . The control
decriers of therm ionic devices that the operation on a.c. inputs of 200/250V, switch for this had a knob fitted
CR I 00 has a sensitivity, on average, of 50Hz or on storage batteries via an between those for tuning and r.f. gain.
between I and 21lV on most of its 6 external rotary convertor. The valve used was a CV 554/D63.
ranges, the latter figure being the maxi- Frequency coverage: Ba nd I ,
mum acceptable for service. This com- 60-160kHz; Band 2, 160-420kHz;
mendable performance was obtained Band 3, 500-1400kHz ; Band 4 , Circuit Description
with perfectly standard octal valves 1·4-4MHz; Band 5, 4-11 MHz ; Ba nd The antenna input is transferred via
designed in the mid-1930s. 6, 11-30MHz. a tuned r.f. transformer to the grid of
The tuning system, designed to make Sensitivity: < 11 MHz , 1-2IlV ; th e first r.f. amplifier VI
easy the rapid reselection of specific > 11 MHz, I· 5-411 V. These inputs give (VR 100/KTW62). The band switching
frequencies , uses a logging scale with 20dB signal/noise ratio for c.w. , and for these transformers (as with the
an effective length of just over 4·5 10dB for a nominal 400Hz-modulated other signal and oscillator circuits)
metres. This is split down into 1250 a.m. signal. selects the desired inductor(s) and
divisions, giving a visual accuracy of I.F. bandwidths: 6kHz; 3kHz; 1·2kHz; shorts out the others, to prevent un-
5kHz at 30MHz (0·016%), and corre- 300Hz; 100Hz, the last three with wanted resonances which might other-
spondingly better at lower frequencies. crystal phasing in circuit. wise upset operation. A second set of
Two levels of reduction ratio are pro- Antenna (aerial) inputs: for balanced tuned r.f. transformers couples V I to
vided , the main tuning knob giving and unbalanced inputs via rear-mount- the 2nd r. f. ampl i fier V2
25 : I, the slow-motion knob approxi- ed sockets. (VRIOO/ KTW62), the secondary or
mately 170: I. The tuning covers from Audio frequency outputs: High or low- grid winding being tuned. Both a.g.c.
60kHz-420kHz and 500kHz-30MHz impedance loudspeakers may be con- and manual gain control are applied to
in 6 bands, as previously mentioned. nected (I kO or 30), output power 2W. these first two stages.
The main dial is calibrated in frequen- 6000 line output at 2mW. Facilities A third set ofr.f. transformers, again
cy , but the logging scale is purel y for high/Iow impedance headphones, secondary-tuned, passes signals on to
arbitrary in nature. Selectable i.f. varying according to the precise model the grid of the mixer valve V3
bandwidths of from 6kHz down to of receiver. (VR99/ X66). This is a triode-hexode,
100Hz, and an a.f. amplifier with Cabinet dimensions: Width 406mm; but only the hex ode section is used, the
substantially flat response between depth 419mm; height 311mm (16 x triode anode being earthed. The output
100Hz and 10kHz ensure that reason- 16·5 x 12·25in). Weight 37·2kg of the separate local oscillator V4
ably high quality speech and music or (82Ib)-yes, that's nearly three-quar- (VR I 00/ KTW62) is coupled to the
c.w. in the most difficult ' conditions ters of a hundredweight! triode grid and thence to G) of the
may be reproduced effectively. Controls: Top row, t. to r .-RF GA IN. hexode section of V3 . V4 is triode-
The CR I 00 is self-contained for a.c. T UNE. AER IAL TRIMM ER , BFO TUNE. Bot- connected, G 2 and G ) being strapped
mains operation, the power supply tom row, /. to r.-I F BANDWIDTH SE· to the anode. V3 is operated without
unit for the latter being built into the LECT. BAND SELECT, MODE SELECT. AF either a utomatic or manual bias/gain
main chassis. The whole is housed in a GAIN. A MAINS ON/OFF switch is mount- control voltage being applied .
cabinet made (we are told) of 16 S.w.g. ed at the bottom centre of the front Intermediate frequency signals at
motor-body steel. Clearly the motor panel, and jack socket for headphones 465kHz pass from the anode of V3 to
cars of circa 1945 were of far superior are mounted at the bottom right-hand the grid of the first i.f. amplifier V5
construction to those of the present! corner of the front panel. Note: Some (VRIOO/ KTW62) via i.f. transformers
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bottom the i.f., detector, a.g.c. and audio stages, plus b.f.o. and power supplies
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pass the i.f. signals on to, respectively,
the 2nd and 3rd i.f. amplifiers V6 and
V7 (both VRI00 / KTW62) . Whilst VS Re-alignment
and V6 are controlled by a.g.c. and the The advice regarding re-alignment
r.f. gain control , V7 has fixed cathode is, as always, that it should be under-
bias. The advantage of not applying taken only when patently necessary. If
a.g.c. to the final i.f. amplifier in any poor i.f. gain is suspected, a fairly
receiver is that the latter then effective- simple test is possible which is certain-
ly operates as an a.g.c. amplifier. All ly well worth carrying out before any
the i.f. transformers incorporate i.f. transformer cores are disturbed.
switchable extra windings for band- The eq uipment required for the test
width selection, with the exception of consists of a calibrated output meter
IFS , which couples V7 to the demodu- and a signal generator with an effective
Fig. 2: The add-on noise limiter
lator diode. This latter is one section of circuit attenuator. The output meter may be
the double-diode-triode VS (NR6S1 an Avometer on its I A a.c. range,
DH63). The diode load is returned to designated the a.c.ld.c. heater link. For connected across th e loudspeaker ter-
the cathode of VS to avoid blocking of a.c. operation the link should be very minals, without the 'speaker itself be-
signals due to the high cathode bias firmly in the a.c. position; a bad con- ing in circuit. Under these conditions,
employed (approximately 16·SV). tact here could cause overheating, volt- the meter will read 0·02A for ImW
Only a small portion of this voltage is age drop and other unwclcome effects. output , and 0'24A for 100mW output.
used to bias the triode section, its grid The d.c. position of the assembly is The signal generator should be con-
being returned to a junction of two used when the valve heaters are to be nected to the grid (top cap) of V3 with
cathode resistors at some ISV above fed from an external source, when the the cap connector itself disconnected.
earth, the resulting bias being approxi- mains transformer 6·3V winding is Switch the mode control to e w MAN ,
mately I·SV . The full 16·SV is used to automatically disconnected . and the bandwidth control to 300Hz,
delay the a.g.c. obtained from the other The h.t. supply to all valve anodes with both r.r. and a.r. gain controls at
diode section of VS. anode is other than the two a.f. amplifiers is maximum . Tune the signal generator
coupled to that of the last i.f. amplifier broken when the mode switch is placed around 46SkHz for maximum re-
via a 100pF capacitor. This method is in the OFF position. The heaters remain sponse on the meter, ignoring for the
far preferable to the alternative of lit to keep the valves warm and reduce moment the exact output frequency
coupling the signal and a.g.c. diode frequency drift whilst the set is on needed to achieve this. Reduce or
anodes, since the latter has the unfortu- stand-by. The other positions of the advance the attenuator for a 100mW
nate effects of shunting the signal mode switch are marked: MOD MAN , reading on the meter, with the band-
diode load and of reducing the a.g.c. meaning a.g.c. and b:f.o . both inopera- width control changed to the 3kHz
voltage available. The a.g.c. decou- tive; MOD Avc, meaning a.g.c. in opera- position . At this stage the generator
pling, 0·1 JlF for a.m. work, is increased tion, b.f.o. not; e w Ave, meaning both output should be approximatel y IOJlV
by a section of the mode switch by a b.f.o. and a.g.c. in operation; and e w to obtain the lOOm W reading. The
further I JlF on c.w., to give a longer MAN, meaning b.f.o. in operation, but
time constant. The constants are 0·1 s not the a.g.c.
on a.m. and Is on c.w. Some versions of the CR I 00 have a
Amplified a.f. signals at the anode of facility for sharply reducing the gain of
the triode section of VS are resistance- the receiver when an associated trans-
capacity coupled to the grid of the mitter is in action. This takes the form
output valve V9 (NRSS/ARPI71 of an extra variable resistor in series
KT63). When the bandwidth switch is with the normal r.f. gain control. When
placed in the 100Hz position a special the transmitter is off the extra resistor
I.f. bandpass filter ' is interposed is shorted out and has no effect, but
between VS and V9 . Centred on 1kHz, during transmission it comes into ac-
it has a pass-band of only 100Hz, tion and raises the cathode bias on the
matching the i.f. circuits and providing controlled valves. The facility is called
maximum freedom from interference "side-tone", but is different to the
on c.w. signals. The output valve is feature of the same name found in
matched to the loudspeaker, 'phones, modern transceivers, as the operator
etc. , by a multi-ratio transformer. This hears a sample of his transmitted sig-
differs slightly in various marks of nal, rather than the output of an audio
CR I 00, but will always provide match- oscillator keyed in step with the trans-
ing for a 3Q loudspeaker regardless of mitter. The resistor would have been
any other outputs it may give. set by the operator to give a comfort-
The built-in power supply unit is of able signal in his loudspeaker or
conventional design , having a double- 'phones for monitoring purposes. The
wound mains transformer and full- point to watch here is that a shorting
wave directly-heated rectifier VII link should be in position in the "side-
(NU20/USO). The input voltage selec- tone" socket at the rear of the receiver
tor incorporates a 2A fuse to protect when it is used for reception purposes
the transformer primary. Some sets only. Should this link become loose or
have an additional h.t. fuse in the lost, the gain of the set would mysteri-
connection from the h.t. secondary ously drop to a very low level.
winding centre-tap to earth. The rating The b.f.o. (V I 0) uses an r.f. tetrode
is SOOmA, and a stowage clip for a (VR 100/KTW62) in a Colpitts oscilla-
spare fuse will be found inside the tor circuit, with its output coupled to
cabinet lid. the signal demodulator diode via a
All receiver valve heaters are wired 30pF capacitor. Both the core of the
in parallel across a 6·3V winding on the tuning coil and the capacitor shunted IWRM5581
transformer, but note that the connec- across it are adjustable, the latter being Fig. 3: Layout of the r.f. tuned
tion is via a plug and socket assembly the operator's b.f.o. tuning control. circuits
generator output must then be trans- for maximum deflection on the output capacitors being soldered directly
ferred to the grids ofV5, V6 and V7, in meter. It should be perfectly possible across the coil terminals. The Marconi
that order. With these valves, the con- to achieve the sensitivity figures method is to fit alternative capacitors
nections to' the top caps from the i.f. quoted above, but the narrower band- until the desired results are obtained, a
transformers must be preserved in situ. widths will almost certainly be wildly procedure known in the trade as "se-
For V5 the generator output should off specification. However, as stated, lect on test", often abbreviated to
have to be increased to 50IlV; for V6, this is of no consequence when c.w. "s.o.t." in circuit diagrams or compo-
ImV and for V7 , 30mV. If the output reception is not required. nent lists. Average values for the com-
has to be increased far above these ponents are 7pF, 2pF and 4pF respec-
levels, one or more stages may well be tively. The writer has successfully
sub-standard, and it should be possible UFront-end" fitted small Philips trimmers (concen-
to determine which is or are suspect. tric type) as an alternative to permit
However, this is not the signal for Alignment rapid alignment. On 30MHz, at the top
attention to the i.f. alignment; the first Marconi's recommend that the local end of band 6, take care that the
step is to check the individual valves. If oscillator should be aligned prior to r.f. oscillator is set to 30·465MHz. Acci-
spares are not to hand it is possible to alignment, in the following manner. dental use of 29·535MHz (i.e. signal
swap over certain types, such as the r.f. Starting with Band I, set the receiver frequency minus i.f.) will give similar
amplifiers and local oscillators, into tuning to 60kHz on the dial, the band- meter readings, but will result in track-
the i.f. stages to discover if valve width control to 100Hz and the mode ing errors over band 6. .
performance and not misalignment is switch to CW MAN. Connect the signal When all local oscillator adjustments
at the root of the trouble. generator to the grid of V3 , but in this are completed adjust the Antenna, RF
The voltages on the various valve case leaving the top cap connection in and Mixer grid coils in the order shown
electrodes should be checked, lest a position. Connect the output meter as in the table. The signal generator input
component failure should have caused for i.f. alignment. Inject a signal of will be to the antenna terminals for this
(for example) an anode or screen grid 60kHz and tune the b.f.o. for its best process. Use the input terminals for an
voltage to have fallen , or a cathode note. The generator output should be unbalanced antenna. Repeated adjust-
voltage to have risen. It should also be set to maintain about 50mW output. ments at either end of each band will
appreciated that with the crude meth- The r.f. gain control may have to be produce a close approximation of the
od of gain measurement just described, backed off during alignment to prevent ideal sensitivity figures. PW
any discrepancy in the receiver's audio overloading of the 3rd i.f. amplifier.
stages could be interpreted as i.f. fail- Tune the core of Ll9 for maximum
ings. Thus the valve volt ages in the a.f. deflection, then change to 160kHz and VOLTAGE/CURRENT
stages should also be checked, and if adjust the associated trimmer for max- CHECKS
possible the valves checked by substi- imum. The two adjustment frequen-
tution or on a reliable valve tester. cies (along with those to be mentioned)
Meter readings
Some significant voltage and current will be found marked at the extreme To Check Test points
check figures are given in the table. ends of the appropriate section of the RF Gain RF Gain
Note that with sets of advanced rotary dial. Repeat the core/trimmer max. min.
years the cathode by-pass capacitors on adjustment until no further improve- Unsmoothed Pin 2, 300V 315V
the a.f. amplifier valves have a habit of ment is possible. Proceed to bands 2, 3, h.t. V11/chassis
drying out and going open-circuit; 4, 5 and 6 in that order, using the coils Smoothed Top of R7/ 250V 280V
bridging another capacitor across each and frequencies listed in the table. h.t. chassis
in turn can have surprisingly health- Note that on the higher bands the Common G2 Junction R39 80V 120V
giving effects on the quality and bandwidth may have to broadened up line R40/ chassis
strength of the audio output. to 3kHz. There are no adjustable trim- Valves R36/ chassis 0 25V
If it has been positively determined mers on bands 4, 5 and 6, small fixed controlled
that the i.f. transformers have to be re- by
aligned , the class of service for which RF Gain
the receiver is wanted must be consi- V9 cathode Top R30/ 15V 17V
dered before proceeding. If it is to be
ALIGNMENT DETAILS
volts chassis
used for much c.w. work demanding V8 I, Across R24 1·4mA 1·6mA
the ultimate in sharp tuning, the re- Set dial
Band Ant. RF Mixer LO V7 I, Across R44 6mA 9mA
alignment should not be attempted Core Trimmer V61, Across R17 6mA O·3mA
without the aid of a wobbulator (swept 1 Ll Ll3 L7 Ll9 60kHz 160kHz V5 I, Across R16 6mA O·3mA
frequency generator) and oscilloscope, 2 L2 Ll4 L8 L20 160kHz 400kHz V4 Across R7 197V 215V
so that the correct response curves may 3 L3 Ll5 L9 L21 500kHz 1·4MHz Across R15 1-7mA 1·9mA
be obtained visually. Should speech 4 L4 Ll6 LlO L22 1·4MHz 4MHz Across R14 6mA O·3mA
and music only be required, however, 5 L5 Ll7 Ll1 L23 4MHz 11MHz V1 I, Across R13 6mA O·3mA
it is possible to achieve acceptable 6 L6 Ll8 Ll2 L24 11MHz 30MHz V10 I, Across R46 1·5mA 1-6mA
results with an a.m . signal generator
and an output meter, which may again
be an AVO on the I A a.c. range.
Determine, if possible, which parti-
cular i.f. transformer(s) is or are off-
tune by the method just described,
then reconnect the generator to the top Notes anode currents are obtained by shunt-
cap of V3 and set the bandwidth ing the meter across each associated
control to 1·2kHz. Try to bring the I. The rectifier, VII , should be anode decoupling resistor. Great care
i.f.t.s into line with the latter setting, checked by substitution if the un- has to be taken to avoid shorting the
but should this prove difficult or im- smoothed h.t. falls below 250V, or the h.t. to earth, or the negative test prod
possible it may be assumed that the smoothed h.t. below 21 OV. similarly. Insulated prods for both
crystal phasing circuits are seriously 2. Application of test leads to the positive and negative meter leads are a
unbalanced. It is pretty well a waste of anode of V 4 will upset normal "must".
time to try to adjust them without the h.t.lchassis readings, hence the method 4. Apart from the tolerances men-
proper equipment, and in any case adopted. A tolerance of ± 10% applies tioned in notes I and 2, all meter
they will be irrelevant for speech and to the readings suggested. readings have a permissible ± 20%
music reception. Therefore, switch to 3. The readings for the various valve tolerance.
3kHz bandwidth and adjust the i.f.t.s
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In these days when so much
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interest in cheaper sets; for youngsters
with limited pocket-money (yes, they
radio equipment comes from do still exist!) or for the unemployed ,
the Far East, we look at two or for anyone who's heard about the
receivers from a little nearer joys of listening to faraway places and
home. wants just to try the hobby without
spending a fortune.
One source of very inexpensive short
wave receivers is the Soviet Union.
A major problem for most newcomers The Vega VEF 206 and the Vega
to the hobby of broadcast band DXing, Selena 8210/2, both made by Tento in
whether on short waves or on the the USSR, and imported into the UK
medium and long wave bands, is the by Technical & Optical Equipment
seemingly frightening price of today's (London) Ltd ., Zenith House, The
communications receivers. In my Hyde, Edgware Road , London NW9
young days, it was possible to buy a 6EE. Both are quite widely available in
small broadcast receiver covering me- the UK, though models do vary slightly
dium and short waves (4 valves plus from time to time. The Russian Tech-
rectifier) made in Holland by Philips, nical and Optical Equipment shop, 263
for around £ 15, depending upon the station-there was no such thing as High Holborn , London WC I , usually
exact type. If you were more ambi- digital frequency readout, and often a has one or other in stock, and they are
tious, there were some nice little Halli- tuning dial just 150mm long would be also available by mail order through
crafters sets finding their way across covering a frequenc y span of 10MHz occasional advertisements in Sunday
the Atlantic for a not much higher or more, a factor which did nothing to or daily newspapers. In these adverts,
price. Of course, £ lOa week was then promote their popularity with the different names are used for the recei-
quite a respectable wage, and the re- casual user. vers, but you will easily recognise them
ceivers were pretty unsophisticated . In the following years, the space from their descriptions and pictures.
If you were away from home, espe- exploration programme produced its The 206, which is the smaller of the
cially on board ship as I was, a short spin-off of clever integrated circuits, two receivers, has eight frequency
wave radio was the main or only source cramming into one tin y chip the means bands including long wave, medium
of news and entertainment. Long- of doing what might have taken a wave and six short wave bands (see
playing gramophone records had only whole six-foot rack cabinet before. The specification table). It proudly boasts
just been invented (I can still remem- computing power which could produce 10 transistors a nd 2 diodes, and runs
ber listening to a demonstration of one an accurate and easily read frequenc y from internal or external 9 volt sup-
of the very first discs from Decca at a readout, coupled with the low power plies, with a rated current consump-
friendly dealer's in East Ham in Lon- requirements of analogue i.c.s, which tion of 14-80mA. Sockets are provided
don, in about February of 1951), and could pack large of a radio recei- for connecting headphones (60n im-
tape recorders were virtually unknown. ver signal chain inside another tin y pedance), a tape recorder, and external
The later development of these two chip, resulted in the sort of portable antenna and earth , though there is no
sources of entertainment really hit the broadcast-cum-co mmuni ca tions re- means of disconnecting the internal
sales of short wave broadcast receivers, ceiver on the market today. ferrite rod antenna which is used on
which almost disappeared from the I know only too well from our edito- Lw. and m.w. Controls comprise band-
market, in Europe at least. Of course, rial mailbag and from comments at change, tuning, volume and tone, and
the cheaper sets had always been very ralli es and exhibitions, that there is an ,.
difficult to tune to a known short wave
... The Vega 206

Tuning scales of the Vega 206. -- --
Where would you tune for a station
on 15·1MHz?
there is a push-button switch to bring

on the tuning-scale light.
The B21 0/2 has a wood-grain effect
plastics cabinet, and again has eight
wave bands. This time though , Band 11
fm. is included, and the short wave
bands are rearranged so that the tuning
scales are less cramped. It is a pity that
coverage of the Tropical broadcast
bands has been removed from recent
versions of the receiver. The accom-
panying leaflet explains that this band, • Tuning scales of the Selena 8210/2. Can you spot the mistake on the SW1
previously included because it covered scale? (No prizes offered)
ship-to-shore services , has been
dropped because those services now the tuning adjustment on the 206 was than that figure. It is difficult to be too
use the single side band system, and smooth. without any backlash, but the specific, as the mail order outlets
that it is not possible to modify the 210/2 was not so free in its movement , sometimes have special promotions,
Selena to receive s.s.b. transmissions and did have a little backlash. and prices can vary a lot.
(but see later). The 21·45MHz (13m) For all that , both receivers give an Geoff Arnold
band is also missing. The B21 0/2 uses acceptable standard of performance
19 transistors and 12 diodes. Power for their price, and should give a
supply is either from internal 9 volt newcomer to the S.w. broadcast bands Frequency Coverage
batteries or from a.c. mains (normally a chance to find out whether he or she
220/240V, but internally adjustable for ought to start saving for something VEGA VEF 206
1101127V). Sockets for headphones, bigger and better. By using an external I SO-405kHz (I.w. band)
tape recorder, and antenna and earth b.fo . unit , it is possible to receive 525-1605kHz (m.w. band)
are provided on the back panel, but s.s.b. signals (see An Add-on BFO, PW 5-9 5-7-3MHz (49 & 41m bands)
again the ferrite rod antenna cannot be August 1985) though the frequency 9·5-9-77MHz (31m band)
disabled. Controls are similar to the stability not surprisingly leaves a lot to 11 -7 -12·IMHz (25m band)
Vega 206 , except that there are sepa- be desi red, and yo u will have to contin- 15-1-1 5-45MHz (19m band)
rate bass and treble tone controls, and uously adjust the receiver tuning to 17-1-17-9MHz (16m band)
an a.fc. on/off switch for the v.h.f keep the signal resolved. Again , the 87'5-108MHz (Band 11)
band. A tuning meter is provided. performance is good enough to give the
The two receivers use very similar flavour, but really these are broadcast VEGA VEF 206
technology, with construction methods receivers, and fairly basic ones at that. I SO-408kHz (I.w. band)
and layouts which, to Western eyes, are The audio output quality is quite rea- 525-1605kHz (m.w. band)
probably around twenty years old. The sonable, in fact I am enjoying a concert 1-6-4-0MHz (Tropical bands)
r.f tuned circuits are mounted on a on v.h.f fm. on the Selena as I write 5-0-7-5MHz (49 & 41m bands)
"turret" which is turned to select the this review on my Amstrad word 9-3-12·2MHz (31 & 25m bands)
desired frequency band by means of a processor. 15·1-1 5·45MHz (19m band)
large winged knob on the end of the You should find the Vega Selena 17-7-17-9MHz (16m band)
case. 21012 offered at around £30, and the 21-45-21-75MHz (l3m band)
Undoubtedly the worst feature of Vega VEF 206 for perhaps slightly less
both sets is the way the tuning scales
are calibrated-they are apalling! As
you will see from the photographs,
there are a maximum of five points
marWed on any band, and some have as
few as three. It's very difficult to judge
what frequency the set is tuned to, for
the points that are marked are not
evenly spaced. Surely the repeatabi1ity
of the tuning tracking from one receiv-
er to another cannot be so bad that the
manufacturer dare not mark more
points. There is a logging scale on both
receivers, but the tuning pointer is so
thick (around 3 or 4mm) that this is
not a great help. On the particular
samples of these sets which we tested ,
An inside view of the Selena 8210/2

showing the wavechange turret at
the top
Practical Wireless. June 1986 39
Constructional
Further FRG-' Mods

This article by A. J. Cawthorne T.Eng(CEI) FSERT G3TDJ is intended to
complement the excellent series by Mr P. D. Rouse which commenced in Practical
Wireless August 1984. It describes some further worthwhile modifications which
can be easily implemented. A means ofcuring the prime source ofdrift, that in the
second vIo. and bIo., is described with some improvements to the audio filters.
The second v.fo. drift is easily cured trusty FRG-7 was responsible for the i.e. d.c. supply and access to the second
by fitting the "poor man's synthesiser" performance audible. v.fo. output, the ST 80 was mounted
originally attributed to PAOKSB but The third modification to be des- in the d.fm . cabinet.
produced at an astonishingly economic cribed is recommended as desirable Details of the precise operation of
price in kit form by Cirkit as the ST80 but not essential. That is the removal the ST 80 is described fully in Refer-
to the G3WPO design. After making of the existing simple eR audio filters ences I and 2. Basically, using digital
up the kit, the author fitted the ST80 as and the substitution of active band techniques the stabiliser provides a
supplied, this resulted in a complete pass and low pass circuits using the d.c. correction voltage which controls a
cancellation of drift, there remaining existing selection arrangement. In the Varicap diode, capacitively coupled to
only the ± 5kHz v.fo. movement as author's case the band pass filter is the v.fo. Any drift in the v.fo. is
described by the originators in Refer- designed for c.w.lRTTY use peaking compensated for by the correction vol-
ences I and 2. Even from cold the on 900Hz with a 3dB bandwidth of tage causing the Varicap diode to pull
FRG-7 v.fo. now performs with quite 400Hz producing a fairly low Q. As the v.fo. in the opposite direction. The
remarkable stability. described the centre frequency can be v.fo . thus hunts around a centre fre-
The b.f.o. drift is best cured by easily tuned to suit individual prefer- quency of ± 5Hz with stabiliser points
scrapping the existing arrangement ence. The active low pass filter pro- at approximately 30Hz intervals, but
and substituting separate crystal con- vides a sharp cut-off at approximately these are not detectable by the listener.
trolled u.s.b.ll.s.b. carrier insertion os- 1200Hz for the really noisy situation Normal tuning of the v.f.o. is not
cillators on a purpose-built p.c.b. con- and has proved its worth in all modes, affected as the long time constant of
trolled by the existing sideband although of course much of the higher the correction voltage ignores such
switching. To allay any suspicions audio content is lost. rapid frequency changes.
from the outset, yes, the crystals are The connections of the ST 80 are
relatively expensive, the author paid Fitting the ST80 shown in Fig. I, this includes the
around £7 each several years ago, but it control of the FRG-7 second v.f.o.
is necessary to look objectively at Stabiliser Note that to minimise cabling require-
FRG-7 modifications and what can be There is ample room inside the ments the d.c. control voltage is fed
achieved in receiver performance for a FRG-7 to fit the unit when built up, back down the coaxial cable which
reasonable outlay when compared to however to eliminate any chance of brings up the second v.fo. frequency.
the price of a new modern receiver. r.fi. from the digital circuitry the Thus isolating components need to be
The results, following stabilisation author fitted the unit externally. The included, C I and C2 prevent the d.c.
of the second v.fo . and a new b.f.o. FRG- 7 Digital Frequency Readout control voltage from reaching the
plus of course the installation of a used by the author is also external. d.fm. input and the FRG-7 test point
decent mechanical filter, are so dra- Manufactured by Timestep Electronics while RFCI and 2 prevent r.f from
matic that several visiting amateurs the DFM 7 is supplied with a smart reaching the ST 80 control voltage
have looked suspiciously around the case. As the requirements for the ST 80 output and the FRG-7 second v.f.o.
shack not believing initially that the stabiliser are the same as the DFM 7 tuned circuit. Resistors RI and R2
isolate the two r.f inputs, R3 is chosen
if required to reduce the d.c. supply
I DFM7 I I voltage to 12 volts for the ST 80.
I Digital frequency readout I I The ST 80 as supplied requires up/
down control switches to centre the
I I I d.c. control voltage in the operating
1< 1< ---
==== 1M range should the end of range be
I I-f-<>TP401
I v.f.o.tuned
reached in either direction. The oper-
ating point in the control range is
I I I KV122S1 ' indicated on the meter supplied with
I I I I p.c.b . the ST 80 kit. In the author's case these
I I I ! -<>oTP404
L -_ _ _ _ _+-
switches and meter are mounted on the
I + Siab. I point front panel of the d.fm. If internal
voltage I FRG-7 mounting of the ST 80 is
meter
I contemplated then it would be ajustifi-
I Gnd I able risk not to fit the switches or
I ST80 stabiliser Gnd I meter. The FRG-7 v.fo. is very stable
as it stands and full control is very
I I easily accomplished by the ST 80
I e I stabiliser. In the author's experience
the ST 80 will only run out of control
I b I I range if the receiver is left on continu-
ously, therefore under normal use the
L __ freqUenCyreadout ______ L ____________ IWRMS33 up/down switches are never used (ex-
Fig. 1: The ST -80 connections. Components marked * are obtained with the cept as very useful ultra fine tuning of
ST-80 kit the receiver). Note that po we ring down
the ST 80 and powering up again will r--,o.siJl
recentre the operating point should the I b r"ifc. I
L1 I us. !....-o I
end of range be reached. 22mH R9
C101n I I
100
Capacitor C2 couples the v.f.o out- o I
put into the coaxial cable via TP404 XL1 XL2
I l.s.b·S3d I
R2 R5 [6 L ____ ---'
while a very convenient point for =453 ·5kHz 15
=456·5kHz
15 680p
HC6U HC6U
connection of the Varicap control cir-
cuit is available on TP40 I. Small tag
strips were fitted, using the FRG-7
i.f.la.f. unit p.c.b. fixing screws in this
area, on which the isolating choke, FT1
resistor, Varicap diode and coupling Hcl!t..::-=---""?r.i.o. output
capacitor were mounted. L_Product
(1 R1 (3 RI. [5 R7 R11
As mentioned previously, the best 270p 47k 270p 47k 2n2 2k2 220 detector
way to tackle the b.f.o. drift is to
replace it completely with a crystal 1-----,
controlled c.i.o. (carrier insertion oscil- ______________ +-________________ I
lator) for u.s.b. and l.s.b. The circuit
L..
L -______________ I I II
chosen is illustrated in Fig. 2, it is
1
0
straightforward and extracted from

1 .S.. I
Reference 3. The output buffer is
_ _.J
styled on the FRG-7 b.f.o. circuit to Fig. 2: The new carrier insertion oscillator
ensure as near correct matching in
impedance and c.i.o. amplitude as
possible.
Crystals were purchased from
cut from p.c.b. material was used to Replacing the Audio
surround the board. Feedthrough ca-
Quartslab (order as Spec E). It should pacitors were fitted in this screen for Filters
be noted that the frequencies quoted power and u.s.b./l.s.b. selection con- As mentioned previously the Nar-
assume that the Kokusai MF455 nections. The board was mounted on row CR filter is replaced by cascaded
IOAZ121 high quality mechanical fil- short spacers in the space normally band pass active filters and the low CR
ter is in use. Other filters may well occupied by the battery pack, this filter replaced by cascaded low pass
require different carrier frequencies. facility not being of interest to the active filters. Both filters use standard
Oscillator selection is made by ground- author. Coaxial cable connects the active filter concepts, Fig. 4 demon-
ing the appropriate source via the c.i.o. output to the i.f.la.f. p.c.b., (C439 strates the arrangement and Fig. 5
existing mode select switch S3c. S3c IOnF), which originally coupled the shows the detailed circuitry.
wiper is grounded. The c.i.o. is b.f.o. to the product detector, is re- The band pass section was designed
switched on in u.s.b./l.s.b. mode by moved and the new feed introduced at for a Q of 2 producing a 3dB band-
S3d as before but the toggle is discon- this point. No alignment is necessary width of approximately 400Hz with
nected from the 9 volt line and con- and the only constructional point to c.w./RTTY in mind. The centre fre-
nected to the 10.5V line. The p.c.b. is note is that a heat sink should be used quency is tunable so that constructors
shown in Fig. 3, a 25mm high screen when soldering in the crystals. can set to individual requirements. In
the author's case the potentiometers
R2 and 5 were replaced with fixed
resistors. Gain is slightly greater than
unity at the centre frequency of the
filter. In the low pass case the values
chosen produce a sharp roll off at
approximately 1200Hz with unity
gain.
The original NARROW/NORMAULOW
switching is used modified as shown.
No p.c.b. is offered, the author made
up both filters on a small piece of
Veroboard which was mounted imme-
diately alongside the audio filter select
switch on the side of the v.f.o. capaci-
tor screen box.
References
1. Huff and Puff in CMOS-Technical
Topics by Pat Hawker G3VA. Radio
Communication April 1978.
2. The STBO VFO Stabiliser by A.L.
Bailey G3WPO. Radio Communica-
tion March 1981.
Fig. 4: The audio filter arrangement

uses FRG-7 component
Fig. 3: The carrier insertion p.c.b. and component layout designations

.---_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.-Audio
3. The Radio Amateur Handbook 1982. ..
input
ARRL.
(2 (5
R6 To (448
(FRG? )
Further Reading Rl
33k
62k
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Th e Circuit, Operat ion and Alignment l '
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Fig. 5 : The bandpass and lowpass filters
Semiconductors Capacitors
SHOPPING Integrated Circuits
1458C 2 IC 1,2
Low Voltage Disc Ceramic
2·2nF 1 C5
%:ERS
Resistors
W 5 % Carbon Film
Miscellaneous
V eroboard ; V eropins .
*20nF made up from 2 x 10nF in

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270pF
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W 5 % Carbon Film Semiconductors
Capacitors 150 2 R2,5 Transistors
Mylar Film 470 1 Rl0 BC108 1 Tr3
10nF 10 C l ,2,4,5', 560 2 R3,6 2N3823 2 Trl ,2
8 ,9",10, 11" 1000 1 R9
2200 1 R 11 Miscellaneous
Sub Miniature Electrolytic 2·2kO 1 R7 453·5kHz crystal (see text) ;
llJF 3 C6,7 , 12 8·2kO 1 R8 456·6kHz crystal (see text) ; Vero-
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42 Practical Wireless, Jun e 1986

Feature
Restoration of Old
Valve Receivers
Whilst not pretending that valve sets are superior complete, the set may be plugged in
and switched on. Be careful of course
Robert A. Wilson recalls the fun in valve receivers. not to touch the chassis, or any other
With the great advances in technology the valve adverts as to whether they are metal part of the set when plugged in to
over the last few years, the use of the still available should any be gone . the mains.
valve in radio receivers has been Having obtained a set. a few prelimi- The first thing to look for in a valve
dropped in favour of the transistor. nary checks should be made before set is whether the valves are lighting up
For a lot of people, including myself, plugging in. Have a good look for any or not. Ifany of the valves fails to light,
these advances have unfortunately obvious burn marks above or below the set will not work.
taken away a lot of the pleasure of the chassis. The inside of all the valves A typical power supply unit for a set
former times when dealing with radio should have a mirror-like mark some- using a mains transformer is shown in
sets. where inside the glass envelope. This is Fig. I. If you have a data sheet for your
Recently I have obtained and resur- normal and not an indication of a set all the better, but they are mostly
rected two ancient sets. Th e fault diag- " burn out". If the inner coating of the very similar and it is quite possible to
nosis and repair did not take a great valve is milky white, this indicates that get by with common sense. If none of
deal of time or money, but it gave me a the glass envelope has leaked air and the valves light , you should first check
lot of pleasure in recalling my earlier the valve therefore rendered useless. that the mains voltage is reaching the
delvings in radio. Check the resistance across the transformer. If it is, the heater volts
The purpose of this article is not to mains cable. If there is a dead short, should then be checked on the second-
pretend valves are superior to more there is no point in plugging in until it ary. Heater voltages vary, but are
modern sets, but to re-kindle old has been cleared. If the set is one using generall y quite low, usually 6· 3V in a
memories amongst senior readers and a mains transformer the resistance set using a transformer. The heater
maybe give some of the younger could be as low as 40 or 50n. Any volts can be obtained from a valve data
readers a practical insight into the a.c.ld.c. sets use a dropping resistor book. Check the heater connections on
radio of days gone by . which is usually quite large (several \ the valve base. Ifonly one valve fails to
The sets themselves are neither inches long) and green in colour. The light, this would suggest heater failure,
expensive, or difficult to obtain. Mar- mains cable resistance of an a.c.ld.c. but do not jump to conclusions. It
kets, car boot sales and jumble sales set should be considerably higher, could be a broken wire, dry joint or
usually provide a selection of sets to more like 2·5kn. The reason for this is dirty base pins. All glass valves should
choose from . that all the valve heaters (filaments) be removed by gently pulling them out
I would say that a reasonable price are connected in series with the drop- with a slight rocking movement. Older
range would be between five and ten per resistor. So that if the valves took valves with a plastics base should be
pounds. When looking for a suitable 0·1 A for their heaters from a 250V removed in the same manner, but
set a few points should be kept in supply the total resistance would be making sure that you have hold of the
mind. Valves are often difficult to 2·5kn. base and not the glass. If you try
obtain and quite expensive these days. pulling them out by the glass you could
Make sure that the set you choose is well end up pulling the glass from the
complete, unless you know that you
Next Steps valve base, thus ruining the valve .
can obtain any missing valve or item . If you do not obtain the expected I A typical power unit of an a.c.ld.c.
I prefer to work on the old mains sets reading you should look for the simple set is shown in Fig. 2. In this system, it
as with battery sets the batteries would things first, such as burned out fuses , is obvious that failure of fuse , switch ,
be very expensive , if indeed high faulty on/off switches. The older type dropping resistor, any dial lamp or any
voltage batteries are still produced of mains transformer seldom gave valve will result in nothing lighting up .
anywa y. Also the battery valve was trouble. but fortunately replacements Both types of valve heating circuits
much more delicate and susceptible to are still available at reasonable cost. are so simple as to be self explanatory.
filament failure through either misuse On the a.c.ld.c. sets, however, the High tension (h .t.) faults , however,
or physical knocks. mains dropping resistor could well be are quite common in these old sets and
Quite often the type of valve used in the reason for an open circuit. If it is so I will describe the problems I had
the set was printed on the back panel. not the resistor then it must be either recently with the set shown in Fig. 3.
This is very useful when deciding what fuses. switch or one of the valve heaters When I first purchased it I knew there
to buy as you can always take a copy of open circuit. would be power problems as the socket
PW along with you for a quick check in Once these preliminary checks are for the reservoir/smoothing capacitor
was empty. These capacitors are
Onl Off usually quite large, often standing as
OnlO ff
Fus e
tall as the valves and i.f. cans. Also the
Fuse rectifier valve, a 5Z4, was missing.
When the set was first switched on the
250V a.c. four remaining valves lit up as expect-
250V a.c.or d (
ed (heater failures are rare). On remov-
ing the set from the case I discovered
Fuse that at some time the reservoir/
* Can be resistor. choke .or (o il of ma ins e nergi sed speaker
o-;:;F..::u;:;
se::r-_-,_ _ _ _ _--JI.....,-h.t. smoothing capacitors, once contained
in the single can , had been replaced by
Fig. 1: A typical power supply for a
two smaller ones now housed beneath
Fig. 2: Typical power supply of an
set using a mains transformer a.c./d.c. set
the chassis. Not wanting to go to the
expense of another rectifier valve I
Fig. 3: A typical commercial receiver
of 30 years ago. (a) Frequency
changer (mixer) 6K8. (b) Intermedi-
ate frequency transformer (i.f. can).
(c) Tuning capacitor. (d) Intermediate
freq!olency (i.f.) amplifier 6K7. (e)
Tuning slug of i.f. transformer. (f)
Detector, a.g.c., a.f. amplifier valve
6Q7. (g) Empty socket once contain-
ing reservoir/smoothing capacitors.
(h) Output valve 6V6. (i) Mains trans-
former, 250V primary, 350-0-350,
6·3, and 5V secondaries.
replaced the missing valve with a pair

of 400V I A silicon diodes. On plugging
in and switching on the set worked
after a fashion . But after a few minutes
a bubbling sound was heard from the
mains transformer, accompanied by a
burning smell. Even with the h.t. lead
disconnected from the radio it still
overheated after a few minutes. Closer
inspection of the bottom of the trans-
former showed signs of previous burn- dust has been removed . These old sets
tic receiver is: frequency changer
ing and I had to accept the fact that the are usuall y thick with it and although it
(mixer) , i.f. amplifier, detector/
transformer was faulty. doesn't often prevent them from work-
a .g.c.la.f. amplifier and output stage.
Fortunately I had a similar trans- ing it can lower their general perfor-
The mixer is usally a triode-hexode,
former previously salvaged from a
the i.f. a variable mu pentode, whilst mance and also become a fire hazard.
junk set. When this was fitted the set Certain components will only very
the detector/a.g.c.la.f. are combined in
worked at a more acceptable level of rarely give trouble, provi de they are
one valve, a double diode triode . The
volume and more important without not tampered with-the tuning coils,
output stage will be either a pentode or
overheating. The new power unit
a beam tetrode. mixer coils and iJ. transformers. The
circuit is shown in Fig. 4. tuning and mixer coils are usually
Had the set been of the a.c.ld.c.
variety and had a burned out mains High Quality Sets situated below the chassis in the vici-
nit y of the tuning capacitor. The i.f.
dropper for which a substitute could transformers are in large cans usually
Occasionally in high quality sets
not be found, a new power unit could the re would be an r.f. amplifier before between the valves. In Fig. 3 the holes
have been built on these lines. The the mixer and an additional i.f. stage. in the i.f. cans give access to the dust
biggest problem in doing this would be Identification of the valves is ob- iron tuning cores. It is usually obvious
to find correct heater voltages. For tained from a radio valve data book if th ey ha ve been tampered with , as
instance a set recentl y worked on had which usuall y lists all the va rious types after the initial setting up they are
five valves with heater voltages of 14 V, together. The set shown in Fig. 3 has a sealed with either wax or paint . Once
12·6V, 14V, 45V and 31V. The 31V set up in the factory they remain
class of valve once in very common use
valve was the rectifier which could be and they identify as follows : correct . so never attempt to alter them
easily disposed of by replacing with a , 6K8 triode hexode unless you have reason to believe that
silicon diode. A transformer with an mixer they ha ve been tampered with. The
output of 40V could then be used to 6K 7 variable mu same goes for the other coils-leave
take care of the other four valves. The pentode them alone!
45V output valve would have to 6Q7 double diode
manage with just 40V. The other three triode
would be connected in series with each
other, the three requiring a total of
6V6 beam tetrode Still Not Working?
Th ese are good valves to work with
40·6V.
as the y are still available and a ll have The tuning capacitors in these old
6·3V heaters. sets are air-spaced and as long as their
Knowhow & Sense Another common set of valves va nes are not touching the only thing
So it can be seen that with some usuall y to be found in a .c.ld.c. sets are: th ey are likely to suffer from is dust. If
common sense, plus a knowledge of UCH42 triode hex ode 14V heater present if should be removed by gently
power supplies in general , the prob- mixer brushing with a fine brush.
lems of power requirements can be UF41 variable mu 12·6V heater If the set is still not working, or
overcome without too much trouble. pentode working at reduced performance, the
The remainder of the circuitry will U BC41 double diode 14V heater individual valve power supplies should
be very similar for either transformer triode be checked . The mixer should have a
sets or a.c.ld.c. ones. U L41 pentode 45V heater fairly large a node voltage on both the
A t ypical valve-line up for a domes- UY 41 rectifier 31 V heater triode and hexode sections and on the
For safety reasons, and also valve/ common 2nd and 4th grids of the
component availability, th e a.c. o nl y hexode section there should also be a
On / Off
sets are the best to work with . They good voltage. although slightly less
Fuse usually have an ea rthed chassis and are than th e anode volts .
>--+-""T"""........- ........-o- ht. isolated from direct connection from The i.f. amplifier should also have a
250Va.c.
the mains by the transformer (although high anode voltage and a fairly high
dangerous voltages are still present 2nd (or screen grid) voltage. The 3rd
,----+------<>63V within the set). grid should have no voltage or very
heaters The a.c./d.c. types have a " live" little. The double diode triode should
'-----i----o
Chassis
chassis, connected direct to the mains. only have a high voltage on the anode
Once power has been confirmed/ of the triode section. The output valve
Fig. 4: The new power unit for my restored, if the set still does not work if it is a pentode may have the anode
receiver we must go further. and screen grid strapped together, in
It goes without saying that all the which case a high voltage should ap-
pear on both. The 3rd grid (suppressor)
should again have little or no voltage.
A beam tetrode (no suppressor grid)
should be similar. Diode
Screen grid circuits can often give Used for half wave rectification . Both power and signal
trouble. They are connected to the h. t. diodes common. A-anode. C-cathode. H-heater.
line by a resistor and also decoupled to
earth by a capacitor. Should the capa-
citor break down and short the screen
grid to earth. the resistor will overheat
and burn out. Should this happen , the
0:
valve usuall y survives. but will not
function at optimum performance un- Double Diode
til the screen grid voltage has been Full wave rectification , power units. AI-anode I,
restored. A2-anode 2. C-cathode. H-heater.
Should any of these voJtages not be
present it is a matter of common sense H H
to find out why. The anodes are all
connected to the h. t. line by either a A
transformer primary or a resistor, and
the cathode to earth either direct or via
Triode
a resistor or coil. If all the voltages are
AF amplifier. A-anode, G-control grid (signal),
present at the anodes and screen grids.
C-cathode. H-heater.
the cathode circuits should be looked
at. If the cathode is joined directly to
earth there is no problem. Ifit goes via
a small resistor or choke , check them
on th e ohmmeter. Cathode resistors A
often have a small capacitor across
them for decoupling. If this capacitor G2 Beam Tetrode
develops a short the set will continue to Audio output. A-Anode. G I-control grid, G2-screen
--- G1 grid. C- cathode. H-heater.
work. but not at optimum as the bias
arrangements are upset. [
A check can be made on the a.f. H H
stages by injecting an audio signal to
the grid of the output valve. If the A
amplified signal comes out of the
speaker, try putting it into the grid of Pentode
the triode. These two grids are the RF, i.f. . a.f. amplifier. A-anode, GI -control grid,
signal grids. in the case of the triode the - - - Gl G2-screen grid. G3-suppressor grid . C-cathode,
only one. in the case of the output H-heater.
[
valve G I.
H H
Coupling Components
Triode Hexode
Coupling components can also give
Frequenc y changer (mixer). Ah-anode hexode ,
trouble and pre ve nt a set from working
even when all voltages seem OK. They Gh Gt G2/4-2nd and 4th hexode grids, Gh-control grid
hexode. At-anode triode, Gt-grid triode. C-cathode,
usuall y take the form of small wax
[ H- heater.
covered capacitors in the region of
I OnF. These waxy types often develop H H
leaks after a number of years and can
be checked on the ohmmeter in the A
usual manner. Double Diode Triode
Wirewound resistors should always Detector/a.g.c.la.f. amplifier. A-anode, G-control
be suspected as they often give trouble. grid, C-cathode. H-heater, DI-anode diode 1,
They are usually quite heavy looking D2-anode diode 2.
things. painted green or buff colour
with the value and wattage printed on Fig. 5: Types of valve once in common use
H H
them rather than in colour code.
Older valves as shown in Fig. 3 often
have a connection made to the top via
a small clip. These caps are usually grid in a solder tag before changing to either If you do not have a circuit of the set
connections. one of which goes into an coaxial cable or normal wire to the it is a good idea to write the number of
i.f. transformer. In this instance the valve. As a result . repair is quite easy. each valve on the chassis next to its
connection is made by a single wire. But apart from connection repair, an socket. Also when cleaning valves take
but in some sets it is coaxial cable. i.f. can should be left alone. If neces- care to note the number beforehand,
Very old coaxial cable can develop sary the primary and secondary and then in the event of rubbing it off it can
short circuits and prevent the set from insulation may be checked from the be put back on again with a sticky
functioning, also with the grid caps external connections. label.
being taken off and on sometimes the With the larger type of valve. the
wire breaks inside the can. The cans pins usually remain quite clean and
may be opened fairly easily. Some- poor contacts are rare . With the Last Point
times there are two nuts below chassis, smaller all glass ones, however. the One last point. In very old sets the
or in this case two spring clips. Always pins tend to get quite black and poor speaker may be mains energised,
built well in those days were i.f. trans- connections can result. These should rather than having a permanent mag-
formers . and the windings terminated be scraped gently with a sharp knife. net. In a mains energised speaker the
4 5 4 5 4 5
\---j 3 5 4 "'--1 __ 6
Fig. 6: General information. The four 3 / 00 "'6 3 / 0 0 '\-6 /,0 0 oY
bases the most common types
f:o:l (: 0: ) i (0 00Of 8
of valves. The tables shows a selec-
tion of typical valves. For more infor-
mation a valve data book should be
0v 7 0
/'-./'\
077 2L:;6
1 7
2,\00
consulted 18 ' 1 8
OCTAL B8A IWRM5601 B7G B9A
magnet winding is also the smoothing
choke from the power unit. This can be Triode Hexodes
confusing if you have not come across Number Base Pins 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Heater V
it before as the speaker has four wires UCH42 B8A H Ah At Gt G2 GI C H 14
coming out of it, two going direct to the 6K8 Octal H Ah G2 Gt At H C 6·3
smoothing capacitors. X79 B9A G2 GI C H H Ah Gt At 6·3
Once these ancient sets are restored ECH81 B9A G2 GI C H H Ah G3 At Gt 6·3
to the full working order most people ECH35 Octal H A G2 Gt At H C 6·3
are surprised at their excellence of tone (Top cap of ECH35 is G I)
and general performance. They are
well worth the effort of repair, as they Pentodes
say-a change is as good as a rest! 6K7 Octal H A G2 G3 H C 6·3
(Top cap of6K7 is GI)
UF41 B8A H A G2 GI C H 12·6
Typical Voltages EF80 B9A C GI C H H A G2 G3 6·3
(Valves Bases) EF39 Octal H A G2 G3 H C 6·3
(Top cap of EF39 is G I)
The following voItages were taken W77/EF92 B7G GI C H H A G3 G2 6·3
from the PhiIco set shown in Fig. 3,
using a digital meter (chassis negative); Double Diode Triodes
6Q7 Octal H A Ad Ad H C 6·3
h.t. supply 335V (Top cap of6Q7 is GI)
6K8 frequency changer (mixer) EBC33 Octal H A An Ad H C 6·3
Cathode 3V (Top cap of EBC33 is G I)
Screen grid 85V UBC41 B8A H A GI Ad Ad C H 14
Anode hexode 332V DH77/6AT6 B7G GI C H H Ad Ad A 6·3
Anode triode 135V
6K 7 i.f. amplifier Output Tetrodes and Pentodes
Cathode 2V 6V6 Octal H A G2 GI H C 6·3
Screen grid 85V N78 B7G GI C H H A G2 6·3
Anode 326V UL41 B8A H A - G2 GI C H 45
. 6Q7 detector/a.g.c./a.f. amplifier
Cathode 3V Power Rectifiers
Anode 185V 5Z4 Octal H A A H /C - 5
Anode diode 2V UY41 B8A H A C H 31
Anode diode IV U78/6X4 B7G A H H A C 6·3
6V6 output IEZ90
Cathode 8V
Screen grid 335V* Key
Anode 325V H Heater Ah Anode hex ode
* The screen grid of the output valve in At Anode triode A Anode
this set is taken to the h.t. line, hence G I Control grid G2 Screen grid
the higher voltage on the screen than G3 Suppressor grid C Cathode
the anode. Gt Grid triode Ad Anode diode
All of these voltages will vary from Note: sometimes in pentodes the suppressor grid (G3) is connected to the
set to set, but do give a good idea of cathode within the valve, hence no external connection.
what to expect. PW
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47871. B206 and print washer. Would exchange for lOOW 144MHz linear
(transistors). G4BTV . Tel : Fareham 235164 (Hants). B218
Have Polaroid 600 camera. Mamod steam engine (SE2) and WSI
workshop; Bremi CB p.S.U., Weller 240V soldering iron. All in V.g.c. Ha ve a va lve voltmeter CT343, 12 ranges, 400 volts to 1·2 millivolts
Would excha nge for Spectrum, Vic-20, TRS-80 or Maxcom TE CB. f.s.d . Would exchange for any scanner. Alan. Tel : Rotherham
Graham. Tel : 0203 341368 (Nuneaton). ' B223 8 1401 7. B219
County Antrim Meets alternate Wednesdays, 8pm in the
Haddon Hall Hotel, London Road, Buxton .
Lagan Valley ARS: Jim Jackson G14TCS, Shan- Next meetings-May 14 and 28.
tara, 21 Carnreagh, Hillsborough, Co. Down. Glossop & District RG: Geoft Sims G4GNQ, 85
Meets 2nd Mondays, 7.30pm in the Rath- Surrey Street, Glossop. Meets last Thursdays,
varna T eachers Centre , Pond Park Road , 8pm in the Nags Head, Charlestown Road,
Lisburn. Glossop . May 29-Activity Night from
Dinting Railway Centre .
Avon
Bath & District ARC: L. Lear G3FIH (Bath 837539). Devon
Meets alternate Wednesdays , 7.45pm in Axe Vale ARC : Bob Newland G3VW (Lyme Regis
the Englishcombe Inn , Englishcombe Lan e, 5282). Meets 1st Fridays , 7 .30pm in the
Bath . Next meetings- May 14 and 28 . Cavalier Inn, West Street , Axminster. June
Bristol ARC: D. Gully G4YDC (Bitton 4116) . 6- Racal Vodafone .
Meets Tuesdays , 7 .30pm in the YMCA , 6 Plymouth ARS: John Veale G4SCA (Plymouth
Park Road , Kingswood, Bristol. 337980). Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays,
City of Bristol RSGB Group: Colin Hollister G4SQQ 7.30pm in Plymouth Albion RFC, Beacon
(Bristol 508451). Meets 4th Mondays , Park , Peverell , Plymouth. May 19-BBC
7 .30pm in the small lecture thea tre , Programmes .
Queens Buildings , UoB , Clifton . May Torbay ARS: Brian Wall Gl EUA (Teignmouth
25-Mobile Picni c. 78554). Meets Fridays and last Saturdays,
CLUB
North Bristol ARC : Alan Booth G4YQQ (Bristol 7 .30pm in the ECCSC, Ringslade Road,
690404). Meets Fridays, 7pm in the Self- Highweek , Newton Abbot. May 31-Digi-
Help Enterprise Centre , 7 Braemar Cres- tal Recording .
cent , Northville .
Bristol (Shirehampton) ARC: Ron Ford G4GTD Dorset
NEWS
(Bristol 770504). Meets Fridays , 7 .30pm in
Poole RAS: Phil Dykes G4XYX, 68 Egmont Road,
Twyford Hous e, Lower High Street,
Poole. Meets last Fridays, 7 .30pm in Com-
Shirehampton.
mander House , Constitution Hill Road,
Gordano ARG: . John Davies G3LJD, 273 Down
Poole . May 30-HF Propagation by
Road, Portishead, Bristol. Meets 4th Wednes -
G3MYM.
days , 8pm in The Ship , Redc liffe Bay ,
Porti shead . Compiled by Eric Dowdeswell G4AR
County Down
Reports 10 : Eric Dowdeswell,
Bedfordshire 57 The Kingsway. Ewell Village. Mid-Ulster ARC : Sam White (Craigavon 22855).
Epsom. Surrey KT17 1NA Meets 2nd Sundays, 3pm in the Guide Hall ,
Bedford & District ARC: Chris Lenn G4VHF
Castle Hill , Gilford.
(Bedford 751763) . M eets 1st and 3rd Thurs - PLEASE MARK "CLUB NEWS"
days , 8pm in Allen ' s Club , Hurst Grove ,
Dumfries & Galloway
Queenspark . May 15- RTTY and Data -
Chester & District ARS: Dave Hicks G61FA (Ches-
comms ; June 5-Design and Construction Maxwelltown ARC: Trig Rodgers GM4NNC, 5
ter 336639). Meets 2nd , 3rd . 4th and 5th
of d .f . ant ennas . Elder Avenue, Lincluden, Dumfries. Meets 1st
Tu esday s, 8pm in the Chester RUFC , Hare
Dunstable Down RC: Philip Morris G6EES (Dun- and 3rd Wednesdays , 8pm in the Tam
Lan e, Vi c ars Cross , Chester . May
stable 607623). Meets Fridays , 8pm in Room O'Shanter Inn, Dumfries.
13- Computer-Aided Design by GW8ICT ;
3 , Chews House, 77 High Street South ,
27th- ATV by G4EZO .
Dunstable . May 6- Visit to Intelsat Down- Dyfed
link Station ; 23rd- " Rig Doctor " session ; Carmarthen ARS: A. F. Dowling GW3GUE (Car-
June 6- W ire Antennas .
Clywd
marthen 883460) . Meets 2nd and 4th Fri-
Sheftord & District ARS: Alan Little G4PSD Conwy Valley ARC : Nigel Vicars-Harris (Conwy days, 7 .30pm in the Carmarthen Boat
(Hitchin 57946). Meets Thursdays , 7.45pm 636376) . Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Club, The Quay , Carmarthen .
in the Church Hall , Ampthill Road , Shef- 8pm in the Green Lawns Hotel, Bay View Pembrokeshire RS: Paul Delaney (Letterston
ford . May 8- Junk Sale run by G6KUK . Road, Colwyn Bay . May 8- DF Hunt ; June 840249). Meets alternate Thursdays in the
12- AGM . FE Centre , Tower Hill , Haverfordwest .
Berkshire Rhyl & District ARC: Melfyn Allington GW1AKT Morse classes on Wednesdays.
(Nantglyn 469). Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays,
Newbury & District RS: M. J. Fereday G3VDW
7 .30pm in the Mona Hotel. Market Street , Essex
(Newbury 43048). Meets 2nd Tu esdays in
Rhyl. May 19- Lecture by G3SCG ; June
Newbury Tec hnical College. Braintree & District ARS: Dave Willicombe GoDEC
2-DF Hunt Planning ; 8th- DF Hunt.
(Braintree 45058) . Meets 1st and 3rd Mon-
Buckinghamshire Cornwall
days , 7 .30pm in the Braintree CC , Victoria
Street , Braintree. May 19- AGM .
Milton Keynes & District ARS: Dave White G3ZPA
Cornish ARC: Tony Bevington G4ZUI (Stithians Havering & District RC: D. St J. Gray GoBDI
(Milton Keynes 501310). Meets 2nd Mon-
860572). Meets 1 st Thursdays , 7 .30pm in (Hornchurch 41532) . M eets Wednesdays,
days , 7 .30pm in the Meeting Place , Hodge
the Church Hall , Treleigh . Computer Sec- 8pm in Fairkytes, Billet Lane , Hornchurch .
Lea, North Milton Keynes. May 12-TVI
tion meets following Mondays and Con- May 14- Microwave Matters by G4RLN ;
and BCI by G 1NXH .
structors Workshop on 3rd Mondays . 28th- DF Hunt by G4MYO .
loughton & District ARS: John Mattison, Aylmers
Cambridgeshire Cumbria Farm, Sheering Lower Road, Old Harlow. Meets
Cambridge & District ARC : Brian Davy G4TRD alt ernate Fridays , 7pm in Loughton Hall,
Carlisle & District ARS: Tony Leach G4WDQ
(Cambridge 353664) . Meets Fridays , 7.30pm Rectory Lane , Loughton .
(Scotby 500) . Meets Mondays , 7.30pm in
in the Visual Aids Room, Coleridge CC . Vange ARS: Mrs D. Thompson, 10 Feering Row,
Uppersby Parish Hall , Uppersby Road ,
Radegund Road , Cambridge . Basildon. Meets Thursdays, 8pm in the
Carlisle .
Barstable Community Centre, Basildon .
Eden Valley RS: Alison Telford G4XPD, Ivy House,
Central Culgaith, Penrith. Meets 3rd Thursdays ,
Falkirk & District ARC: Brian Waddell GM4XQJ 7 .30pm in the Kings Arms, Temple Glamorgan
(Falkirk 31258). Meets 1st and 3rd Wednes- Sowerby . Bridgend & District ARC : Trevor Morgan
days , 7 .30pm in the Grange Centre , Red - Solway RC: D. G. Rayner GoAFP (Cockermouth GW4SMl, 4 Rhiw Tremaen, Brackla, Bridgend.
ding Road, Brightons -by - Falkirk . May 826461). Meets Wednesdays in the Mary- Meets 1 st and 3rd Fridays , 7 .30pm in the
7- Bring and Buy . port Educational Settlement , High Street, YMCA , Angel Street , Bridgend.
Maryport . Rhondda ARS: John Howells GW4BUZ (Tony-
Cheshire pandy 432542) . Meets Thursdays . 7.30pm
South Cheshire ARS: Chris Wiseman G1PUV
Derbyshire in th e NUM Club , Tonypandy. May
29- Slide Show by GW3CDH .
(Kidsgrove 73185). Meets 2nd and 4th Mon- Bolsover ARS : David Fleetwood G1GNC (Chester-
days , 8pm in the Crewe LMR Sports Club, field 824061). Meets Wednesdays , 7 .30pm
Gloucestershire
Goddard Street, Crewe . May 12- Contest in the Black Bull, Bolsover.
Operation by G4APA . Buxton ARS: Tony Briggs G8YHX (Buxton 6800). Cirencester & District ARC: G. R. Hayter GOAZD

(Cirencester 5015). M eets alternate Thurs - nas ; 20th-Radio Quiz . OIdham ARC : Kath Callow G4ZEP (061-624
days , 8pm in the Pho enix Centre, Ciren- Verulam ARC : Gerry Wimpenny G40BH (St Albans 7354) . M eets Thursdays , 8 .30pm in the
cester . Next M eetings-M ay 22 , June 5 . 52003) . M eets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays , M oorside Conservative Club , Ripponden
Stroud ARS: P. R. Gainey G1DCT, Prencott, Harley 7 .30pm in The RAFA HQ , New Kent Road, Road , M oorside , Oldham .
Wood, lIIailsworth, Stroud, M eets Wednes - off Marlborough Road, St Albans . May Preston ARS: George Earnshaw G3ZXC (Preston
days , 8pm in Nelson School , Stratford 27-'"ls there any life below 40? '" by 718175). Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays ,
Lodge , Stroud . G3ROO . 7.45pm in the Lonsdale Club, Fulwood .
Welwyn Hatfield ARC : Dave F"" uanks GOAII May 8- Stereo Broad cast ing by G6UOH .
Grampian (Welwyn Garden 3261 38) . Meet s 1st and 3rd Rolls Royce ARC : L. Logan G41LG (Barnoldswick
M ondays, 8pm in Knightsfield Scout HQ, 812288) . M eets 1st Wednesdays, 8pm in
Aberdeen RS: Don Travis GM4GXD (Pitcaple 251) .
Welwyn Garden Ci ty . M orse Classes on the RR S&SC , Barnoldswick . M ay 7- DF
M eets Frid ays, 7 .30pm in the clubrooms,
Thursdays by G4WLG and G4 WVM . May Hunt .
35 Thistle Lane , Aberdeen . M ay 9 - TVI by
19- Construction Time . Rossendale RC : Bernard Murray G4VVK (Rossen-
GM8FFX ; 16th-IB A tra nsmitter network
dale 229026). M eets Wednesdays , 8pm in
by GM 3Y MK ; 23rd- d .f . hunt ; 30th-Con -
structional Contest Judging .
Highland th e Huntsman, Lov eclough , on the A56 .
Club was formed when the Rossendale
Inverness ARC : Brian Adam GM1GFX (Inverness
Vall ey Club closed .
Greater Manchester 242463). M eets Thursdays , 7 .30pm in the
Cameron Youth Club , Planefield Road , Leicestershire
South Manchester RC : Dave Holland G3WFT
Inverness .
(061-973 1837) . M eets Mondays and Fri- Welland Valley ARS: Judith Bay G60FZ, POB 16,
days , 8pm in the Sale M oor CC , Norris Market Harborough . M ee ts M onda y s ,
Road , Sale . Humberside
7 . 15pm in th e Welland Bank CC, M arket
Stockport RS : M. E. Betts G4FFW (061-224 Grimsby ARS: George Smith G4EBK (Grimsby Harborough .
7880) . M eets 2nd and 4th W ednesdays , 887720) , M eets Thursdays , 7pm in the
8pm in the M agnet Inn , Wellington Road , Cromwell SC, Cromwell Road , Grimsby . Lincolnshire
Stockport . M ay 8- DF Hunt ; 15th- How TV W o rks ; Bourne ARS: A, T, Johnson G4RQK (078-087
Trafford ARC: Graham OIdfield GIIJK (Urmston 22nd-DF Hunt ; June 5-DF Hunt . 326). M eets 1st and 3rd Tu esdays in
9804). M eets Thursdays , 7 .30pm at TS de Hull & District RS: Cliff North G4PEP (Hull Edenham Villag e Hall, Ed enham , Bourne .
Trafford , Sea Cadet Corp , Bradshaw Lane , 77249). M eets Frid ays , 8pm in the W est Sleaford & District ARC : Dave Beilby G2HHK
Stretford . Park RC, Walton Street , Hull . May 9- DF (Sleaford 304454). M eets 3rd Sundays ,
Hunt ; 2 3rd - Mi crowave Antennas ; 7.45pm in Hale M agna Village Hall , Great
Hampshire 30th- Bring and Buy ; June 6-Construc- M agna .
tion Contests Judging .
Amateur Radio & Computer Club: Trevor Tugwell Scunthorpe ARC: G, Parkin-Coates G60SA (Don- London
(Fareham 43031 ext 2591). M eets every 4th caster 873827) . Meets Tuesdays , 8pm in the
Friday , 8pm in The Crown, Bishop ' s Acton, Brentford & Chiswick ARC : W. G. Dyer
Hobbies Centre , Grange Farm , Franklin
Waltham . Next meeting-May 2 . G3GEH, 188 Gunnersbury Avenue, Acton, London.
Crescent , Scunthorpe .
Andover RAC: Mike Adams GOAMO (Andover M ee t s 3rd Tuesdays, 7 .30pm in the Chis -
51593) . M eets 1st and 3 rd W ednesdays, wick Town Hall , High Road , Chiswick ,
8pm in t he Wolversdene Club, Love Lane ,
Isle of Man London W4 . M ay 20- QRO d.s.b .jc. w.
Andover . Isle of Man ARS : Anthea Matthewman GD4GWQ Rig by G4HMC.
Basingstoke ARC : Dave Burleigh G4WIZ (Tadley (Douglas 22295). Meets M ondays , 8pm in Grafton RS: John Kaine G4RPK, 74 Camden
5185). M eets 1st M ondays, 7 .30pm in the the Howstrake Hotel , Onchan ; Tuesdays in Mews, London NW1. M eets 2nd and 4th
Forest Rin gs CC , Sycamore W ay , Winkle- the Peverill Court Hotel, Ramsey ; Thurs - Frid ays, 8pm in the Haringey Sea Cadet
bury , B asingstoke . M ay 5 - Hom e days in the Tynwald Inn , St Johns ; Fridays Corp Train ing Ship Wizard , White Hart
Construction . in the Perwick Bay Hotel , Port St M ary . Lan e, Wood Green, London N22 .
Fareham & District ARC : Alan Chester (Fareham • Southgate ARC : Bob Snary G40BE, 12 Borden
Avenue, Enfield. M eets 2nd Th ursdays ,
288139). M eets Wednesdays , 7 .30pm in Kent
the Porchester CC , W estlands Grove , Por - 7 .30pm in th e Holy Trinity Church Hall ,
chester . May 3 to 5- GB2 HAM from PCA Biggin Hill ARC: Bob Senft GOAMP (Farnborough Green Lan es , Winchmore N21 . M ay
Arts & Crafts Exhibition ; 7th- 24cm TV ; 57848) . M eets 3rd Tu esdays, 8 .30pm in 8- Talk by M arconi Co .
June 4 - Th e G6NZ Le ctu re. Downe Village Hall , High Street , Downe . Wimbledon & District ARS: George Cripps
Horndean & District ARC : Dan Barnard G4RLE, 36 M ay 20- AR Quiz. G3DWW (01-540 2180) . M eets 2nd and last
Guildford Road, Fratton, Portsmouth. M eets 1st Cray Village RS: B. Rowe G4WYG, 19 Maderia Fri days, 7 .30pm in the St John Ambul ance
Thursdays , 8pm in M erchiston Hall , Lon- Park, Tunbridge Wells. M eets 2nd and 3rd HQ , 124 Kingston Road , London SW 19 .
don Road , Horndean . June 5- SSTV . Thursdays in th e Christchurch Hall, Eltham . M ay 9- lnter Club Quiz against Coulsdon ;
Three Counties ARC : Keith Tupman GOBTU (Pe- Darenth Valley RS: L. F. W. Thomas (Swanley 30th- Summer Bazaar .
tersfield 66489). M eets alternate W ed nes- 63368). Meets last Wedn esdays, 8pm in
the Crockenhill Village Hall , Swanley . Lothian
days , 8pm in The Railway Hotel, Liphook .
May 14- HM Coastgua rd Service Talk; Edenbridge ARS: John Grevatt G8VCH (East Leith Nautical College AR&EC: Susan Beech
28th- Junk Sale . Grinstead 24748). M eets 2nd Wednesdays , GM4SGB, C.o. Club Address. M eets M onda y s,
Winchester ARC: Robert Stone G4FPC (Winches- 8pm in the Scout Hut, High Street , Eden- 6pm in T2 -4 Electronics Lab , Leith Nautical
ter 64747). M eets 3rd Saturdays , 7 .30pm in bridge . M ay 14-History of Blu ebe ll College , 24 M ilton Road East , Edinburgh .
The Log Cabin , Stockbridge Road, Win - Railway . Lothian RS: Robin Thompson GM4YPL (Winch-
chester . M ay 16- TV Satellites by SE Kent YMCA ARC : John Dobson (Dover burgh 890177) . M eets 2nd and 4th Wedn es-
G3 RDQ 211638). M eets W ednes days , 7 .30pm in days, 7 .30pm in the Harwell Hotel, Ettrick
th e Dover YM CA, Godwynehurst, Ley- Driv e, Edinburg h. M ay 14- GM30WU .
burne Road , Dover . M ay 7-Crime Preven-
Hereford & Worcester tion by PC Norman ; 14th- Christmas Lec - Merseyside
Bromsgrove ARS: Alan Kelly G4LVK (021-455 ture by G6AGK ; 2 1 st-Natter Nite ;
St Helens & District ARC : Alan Riley G6MXT (051-
2088). M eets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays , 8pm in 28-Visit Lantern & Brewery .
4309227). M eets Thursdays , 7 .30pm in St
Th e Hundred House , Stourbridge Roa d , Helens IT C, Water Street , St . Helens .
Bromsgrove . May 13-AGM. Lancashire Wirral ARS: R. E. Bridson G3VEB, 14 Zig Zag
Bury RS: Miss C, J, Ashworth G1PKO (061-764 Road, Wallasey. M eets 1st and 3rd Wednes-
Hertfordshire 5018). M eets Tuesdays, 8pm in the days, 7.45pm in the Club HQ , Ivy Farm,
Borehamwood & Elstree ARS: Tony GODDJ (01- Mosses Y&CC, Cecil Street , Bury . May Arrowe Park Road , Birkenhead .
2073809). M eets 3rd Mondays , 7 .30pm in 13- Film Show . Wirral & District ARC : Peter Morton G6CCJ (051-
Th e W ellington , Theobald Street , Bore- Fylde ARS: H. Fenton G8GG (Lytham St Annas 677 7376). M eets 2nd and 4th Wednes -
ham Wood. 725717). M eets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, days , 8pm in Irby Cricket Club , M ill Hill
Cheshunt & District ARC : John Watkins G4VMR 7 .30pm in the Kite Club , Blackpoo l Air- Road , Irb y . M ay 14 - Quiz Night ;
(Dane End 250) . M eets W ednesdays , 8pm in port . M ay 6- Equipment Sale; 20th- 28th- Talk by G3LEQ.
the Church Room , Church Lane , Wormley . Satell ite TV .
Middlesex
Stevenage & District ARS: Frank Wilson G41S0 Morecambe Bay ARS: W.E. Delamere G3PER
(Baldock 893736). M eets 1st and 3rd Tu es - (Heysham 52659) . M eets M ondays, 7 .30pm Echelford ARS: Peter Coleson G4VAZ (Sunbury
days in Si tec Ltd , Ridgemond Park , T elford in the ca nteen , Lun eside Eng . Co ., Mill 783823) , M eets 2nd Mondays and last
Avenue , Stevenage . May 6-HF Anten- Lane , Halton . M ay 12- RSGB by G3XSN. Thursdays , 7 .30pm in The Hall , St M artins
Court. Kingston Crescent , Ashford . May West of Scotland ARS: lan McGarvie GM4JDU (021-458 1941). Meets Mondays, 1st
12- Satellite TV by G8CMQ ; 29th- Bring (Brediland 2708) . Meets Fridays, 7 .30pm at Wednesdays , Thursdays and Friday,
and Buy . 154 Ingram Street, Glasgow . Next Meet- 7 .30pm in West Heath CC, Hamstead
Edgware & District RS: John Cobley G4RMD ings- May 14 and 28 . House, Fairfax Road, West Heath.
(Hatfield 64342). Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs- Coventry ARS: Robin Tew G4JDO (Coventry
days , 8pm in the Watling CC, 145 Orange 73999) . Meets Fridays , 8pm in Baden Pow-
Hill Road , Burnt Oak, Edgware. May
Suffolk ell House, 121 St Nicholas Street, Radford,
22-Constructors Contest. Felixstowe & District ARS: Paul Whiting G4YOC Coventry. May 9-FAX and Packet Radio
RS of Harrow: Dave Atkins G8XBZ (Rickmans- (Ipswich 642595). Meets 2nd and 4th Mon- by G6VHI (starts 7 .40pm); 23rd-Portable
worth 779942). Meets Fridays , 8pm in the days, 8pm in the Feathers, Walton High Station from Hartshill Hayes Country Park.
Harrow AC , High Road, Harrow Weald . Street , Felixstowe. May 5- Fibre Optic Midland ARS: Tom Brady G8GAZ (021-357
May 9- 0utgoing Chairman's Lecture . TV ; 19th-Social Evening. 1924). Meets every week night in Unit 5,
Henstead House , Henstead Street , Bir-
Northamptonshire mingham 5. May 11 - Drayton Manor Ral-
Surrey ly; 20th-PCB Techniques by G8FTU .
Nene Valley: M. P. Bayles G6UWS (Wellingbor- Coulsdon ATS: Alan Bartle (01-684 0610). Sandwell ARC: Malcolm Strong G4UMY (021-422
ough 71189). Meets Wednesdays, 8pm in Meets 2nd Mondays (main meeting) and 1554). Meets Mondays and Thursdays,
the Prince of Wales , Well Street, Finedon . last Thursdays , 7.45pm in St Swithuns 7.30pm in the Broadway, Old bury ,
May 14- 0rdnan ce Survey Work . Church Hall, Grovelands Road, Purley , Sur- Warley .
rey. May 12- Glider Radios by G6MFM; Stourbridge & District ARS: Malcolm Davies
Northumberland 29th-Help Night for RAE and Morse . G8JTl (lye 4019). Meets 1st and 3rd Mon-
Dorking & District RS: J. Greenwell G3AEZ days, 8pm in the Robin Woods Centre,
Borders ARS: Matty Bottomley GMlIRN, 4 Home
(Newdigate 77236). Meets 2nd and 4th School Street, Stourbridge .
Farm Cottages, ladykirk, Berwick-on-Tweed.
Tuesdays , 8pm in the Star & Garter Hotel , Walsall ARC : Linda Price G6HZI (Walsall 32607).
Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays , 8pm in the
Dorking. Meets Wednesdays, 8pm in the Forest
Tweed View Hotel , Berwick-o n-Tweed .
Sutton & Cheam RS: Alan Keech G4BOX, 26 St Comprehensive School, Hawbush Road,
May 4- Kelso Rally .
Albans Road, Cheam, Sutton. Meets 3rd Fri- Bloxwich, Walsall.
days, 7 .30pm in the Downs LT Club, Wolverhampton ARS: Keith Jenkinson G1OIA
Nottinghamshire Holland Avenue , Cheam. May 16- AGM. (Wolverhampton 24870) . Meets Tuesdays,
ARC of Nottingham: lan Miller G4JAE (Not- Thames Valley ARTS: John Pegler G3ENI (East 8pm in the Wolverhampton Electricity
tingham 232604) . Meets Thursdays , 7 .30pm Horsley 4279). Meets 1st Tuesdays, 8pm in S&SC , St Marks Road, Chapel Ash , Wol-
in the Sherwood CC, Woodthorpe House , the Thames Ditton Library , Watts Road, verhampton. May 6 - Home-Brew Compe-
Mansfield Road , Nottingham . May 15- DF Giggshill. Thames Ditton . May 6-Electro- tition; 13th-PEP Matters; 20th-Testing
Hunt and G8FWH testing rigs; June 5- DF magnetic Compatibility and the New of s.s .b. Rigs by G4WAS; 25th-OF Hunt,
Hunt . Reg ulations. 11 am at T ettenhall Rock.
Worksop ARS: Carole Gee G4ZUN (Worksop
486614). Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays , Sussex
7 .30pm in the Sub-Aqua Club, The Malt- Wiltshire
kins, Gateford Road, Worksop . May Brighton & District ARS: Peter Turner G411l
(Brighton 607737) . Meets 1st and 3rd Blackmore Vale ARS: Bill Bailey G1GRG, 11
7- Visit to Bolsover Club; 20th- Clandes-
Wednesdays, 8pm in the Seven Furlong Brines Orchard, Templecombe. Meets 2nd and
tine radio by G3BA ; June 3- Scunthorpe
Bar , Brighton Ra cecou rse . 4th Tuesdays in The Old Coachouse, Bell
Club Visits. and Crown, Zeals.
Chichester & District ARC : C. Bryan G4EHG
(Chichester 789587). Meets 1st Tuesdays , Swindon & District ARC: Dave Ineson G4ZAZ
Oxfordshire 7 .30pm in the North Lodge Bar , County (Swindon 37489) . Meets Thursdays,
Vale of White Horse ARS : Janet Baker G4SYl Hall , Chichester. June 1 to 6-GB2NM 7 .30pm in Oakfield School, Marlowe
(Didcot 816845) . Meets 1st and 3rd Tues - from Chalks Pits Museum . Avenue , Swindon .
days, 7.30pm in the upstairs meeting Crawley ARC: David Hill G410M (Crawley
room, Waterwitch , Cockcroft Road , 882641). Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays,
Didcot. 8pm in the United Reform Church, Ifield Yorkshire
Driv e, Ifield . May 7-Jun k Sale ; 9th- An- Halifax & District ARS: D. l. Moss GODlM (Halifax
Shropshire nual Dinner; 28th- Quiz with Mid-Sussex 202306) . Meets 3rd Tuesdays , 7 .30pm in
ARC. The Running Man, Pellon Lane, Halifax.
Salop ARS: Simon Price G6MDJ (Shrewsbury Hastings E&RC: Dave Shirley G4NVO (Hastings May 20-Lowe dealer Demo . Keithley
67799). Meets Thursdays , 8pm in the Olde 420608). Meets 3rd Wednesdays , 7.45pm ARS : Mrs K. A . Conlon G 11GH (Bradford
Bucks Head, Frankwell , Shrewsbury . May in the W est Hill CC, Croft Road, Hastings 496222) . Meets last Tuesdays, 8pm in the
15- DF Hunt ; 29th-Visit by Dewsbury and on Fridays , 8pm in the Club House, Victoria Hotel , Keithley.
Electroni cs. Downey Close, St Leonards-on -Sea . May Sheffield ARC : Peter Day G3PHO (Sheffield
South Shropshire RC: G. Gowan, 5 Woodrows, 21-Antennas. 681216). Meets 1st and 2nd Mondays in
Woodside, Telford. Meets Thursdays, 8pm in Mid-Sussex ARS: C. R. Cook G1FRF (Hassocks the Firth Park Pavilion . May 5-RSGB Vid-
the Brosley SC , Brosley . 2937). Meets Thursdays, 7 .30pm in the eo; 12th-Valves by G3ANS ; June
Telford & District ARS: Tom Crosbie G6PZZ Marle Place AEC , Leylands Road , Burgess 2-RSGB Video.
(Telford 597506) . Meets Wednesdays, 8pm Hill. Spen Valley ARS: Tim Clough G4PHR (Mirfield
in the Dawley Bank CC, Bank Road, Worthing & District ARC : Roy Jones G4SWH, POB 499397). Meets Thursdays , 8pm in the Old
Dawley . 599, Worthing . Me ets Wednesdays, Bank WMC , Mirfield . June 5-Surplus
7 .30pm in Lancing Parish Hall, South Equipment Sale .
Somerset Street. Lancing . Todmorden & District ARS: Janet Gamble G6MDB
Yeovil ARC: Eric Godfrey G3GC (Yeovil 75533). (Todmorden 2494). Meets 1 st and 3rd Mon-
Meets Thursdays , 7.30pm in the Recrea - days, 8pm in the Queen Hotel, Todmor-
Warwickshire
tion Centre, Chilton Grove , Yeovil. May den. May 5-RTTY Demo ; 19th- Practical
8 - lndu ctio n Coupling by G3MYM ; Atherstone ARC: Roy Fuller G6YOU (Chapel End Construction Techniques.
15th- Transmission Lines by G3MYM ; 393518). Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays , Wakefield & District RS: Waiter Parkin G8PBE
22nd- Antenna Gain by G3MYM: June 7.30pm in the Physics Lab, Atherstone (Wakefield 378727). Meets alternate Tues-
5-Su nspot Cycle by G3MYM. Upper School, Long Street Atherstone . days, 8pm in the Ossett CC, Prospect
May 26- DF Hunt . Road , Ossett . May 13-Talk and OF Prac-
Staffordshire Stratford-up on-Avon & District ARC: David Boo- tice run ; 27th- Bring and Buy .
cock G80VC (S-u-A 750584) . Meets 2nd and North Wakefield RC: S. Thompson G4RCH (Mor-
Stafford & District ARS: Tony Bairstow G4RSW 4th Mondays , 7 .30pm in the Baptist ley 536633) . Meets Thursdays , 8pm in the
(Stafford 46306). Meets Tuesdays , 8pm in Church, Pay ton Street , S-u-A . May Carr Gate WMC, Lawns Lane , Wakefield .
the Coach & Horses Motel , Weston. 12- Electron Microscopes by G300Q; May 8- Visit to Leeds Airport; 15th-Talk
followed by a visit to NVRS, by G400C: June 5-Spen Valley Junk
Strathclyde Wellesbourne. Sale.
Ayr ARG: R. D. Harkness (Ayr 42313) . Meets White Rose ARS: Steve Clack G4YEK (Harrogate
Alternate Fridays , 7.30pm in the W elling- 884481). Meets Wednesdays, 8pm in the
ton Leisure Centre, 24 Wellington Square,
West Midlands Moortown RUFC, Moss Valley , King Lane,
Ayr . May 30- Stargazing by Bill Williams. South Birmingham RS: Matthew Twyman G6KDA Leeds . May 14-AGM.

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PWPREVIEW
difficult it is to produce sophisticated
systems that are logical and easily
understood from the operator's point
of view.
Perhaps my view is somewhat dis-
torted by the fact that I see a lot of
different rigs yet seldom keep one long ,
enough to get really familiar with it,
but my first assessment of a receiver
(or the receive section ofa transceiver)
is how many of its features can I use
without having to study the handbook.
Here I must report that the NRD-525
is the best and most easily understood
recei ver I've come across for a very
long time. It's very much an operator's
receiver.
For example, it seems very tolerant
of the way in which you enter frequen-
cy by means of the keyboard. Say you
want 14·005MHz. You could enter it
just as that , or you could enter
14005kHz, or you could even enter
Geoff Arnold G3GSR previews the JRC NRD-525 14MHz and then tune up 5kHz by
Communications Receiver. means of the rotary tuning knob which,
Very latest from Japan Radio Co. Ltd. auto-stop circuit. When sweeping fre- incidentally, is fl ywheel-weighted ,
(JRC) is a replacement for their NRD- quency, or when stepping frequency by silky-smooth and very fine in opera-
515 receiver, the NRD-525. Other means of the UP/ DOWN buttons, steps tion , tuning in 10Hz steps at approxi-
than a quick tune around on a display of I kHz are used except on fm. , where mately 2·5kHz per revolution , which is
modeL I've never had the chance to use they are 5kHz. ideal for resolving an s.s.b. signal.
the 515. so I'm not really in a position Rounding off the main features are a Entering a frequenc y into memory, all
to compare them . The opportunity to dual clock!timer. helping you keep too often a procedure that takes ages to
put the new receiver through its paces track of local time and UTC (GMT), learn . is very simple and the 525
was too good to resist. but this isn't one and controlling an associated tape re- doesn 't care whether you enter fre-
of our usual reviews, because the set corder. The final option is an RS232C quency first and then select the desired
arrived on the da y we stripped down interface module for computer control channel or do it the other way round.
our test lab for the move to our new of the receiver's operation. The light-blue, 7-digit, vacuum fluo-
offices. So. this is more a first impres- Power supply requirements are rescent display indicates carrier fre-
sions and air-test report. 100/240 a.c. ,or 12-16V d .c. quency or, when using r.i .t., the r.i.t.
The basic NRD-525 covers the offset. I am somewhat baffled as to
frequency range 90kHz-34MHz, with why r.i.t. should be fitted to a stand-
up-conversion in a push-pull , Impressions alone receiver, as distinct from a trans-
grounded-gate fe.t. mixer stage to a It is an unfortunate fact that the ceiver, but there it is. Subsidiary
first i.f of around 70'453MHz, then designers of many of the receivers and displays in the same panel indicate:
via a second mixer to a 455kHz second transceivers available on the memory channel selected, mode, band-
i.f The front-end circuits are diode- enthusiast market today have gone width, a.g.c. time-constant, clock!
switched and double-tuned by means absolutely over the top in the facilities tim e r status , scan / sweep status,
of varicap diodes controlled from the which they build in , apparently with squelch, attenuator, etc., and also in-
frequency synthesiser. An optional the sole purpose of making use of all cludes a very attractive S-meter.
v.h .f.lu.h.f converter ca n be mounted the spare power of the microprocessor Front panel layout is good, with just
internally. extending frequency cover- that goes hand-in-hand with modern one moan-the panel labels for the
age to 34-60MHz, l14-174MHz and synthesised design . Having been em- SQ UELCH, TONE and RF GAIN control
423-456MH z. ployed for a time as a control-system knobs are hidden behind the three
Modes covered as standard are c.w. , designer, I know only too well how knobs above them when the receiver is
s.s.b. , a.m. and fm ., and an optional
RTTY demodulator can also be fitted
internally. giving a Centronics compa-
tible printer output. Bandwidths set by
the i.f. filters are 3, 6 and 12kHz "',",1/"/" •• , ••••••••• •• 1""\\'\\\\
(-6dB) as standard. with three narrow -jiiiiii

c.w. filters available as options. Pass-
band shift (PB S) , all-mode squelch,
notch filter and noise blanker (with
WIDE setting for dealing with the
"woodpecker" ) are all incorporated.
A staggering 200 channels of
memory are included. each channel
stores data on the frequency , mode,
bandwidth , a.g.c. speed and attenuator
settings. Scanning of memories and
sweeping of a selected frequency band
are both available, each with control of
speed and of the sensitivity of the A rear view of the NRD-525, showing ext e rn a l facili t ies
50 PraCTical Wire/css. June 1986
sat in front of you on a table top. You
will undoubtedly get to know the con-
trols pretty quickly, but tilt-feet (not
supplied) or some other means of
getting the front panel nearer to right-
angles with your line of sight would be
nice.
From a performance point of view,
the receiver seems to be clean, efficient
and without vices. As always, when I
have a receiver on trial the "wood-
pecker" seems to decide to take a rest,
so I can't vouch for the efficiency of the
noise blanker. Sensitivity, quoted as
0·5J.lV for 10dB S:N ratio on c.w./s.s.b.
using the 2kHz bandwidth filter, cer-
tainly left nothing to be desired from a
subjective testing point of view. I wish
I could have put it through its paces on
the test bench as well.
Price
The JRC NRD-525 is expected to
retail at around £ I 000, the exact price
depending upon the exchange rate of
the Pound Sterling against the Japa-
nese Yen. We are grateful to Lowe
Electronics Ltd., Chesterfield Road,
Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 SLE, tele- The NRD-525 is a very professionally engineered receiver, using modular
phone 0629 2817, for the loan of the construction with interconnections made via the "motherboard" which fills
receiver. the bottom of the receiver chassis
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The other day , on the 3,5MHz band , I When working
listened to a G3+3 station , who ought to on c ,w , a report
know better, putting out a CO call. A such as "' 599 "' is
station came back but our G3 friend said, frequently sent in
"'Can 't quite read your callsign due to its quite
some ORM , You are 55 or 56, please try permissible short form of "' 5NN"' which, '
again ,"' If you know your RST code for again , saves time especially in a contest.
signal reporting you will realise that this Other than for 9 the short form for It's a pity
reply was a load of rubbish! The "'55 " numbers is seldom used on the amateur readers cannot see the
report means that the other chap ' s signal bands , lovely four-colour design of the
was perfectly readable and fairly good Keep the RST code close at hand when Binstead ARS Isle of Wight Award
strength, making signal reports and be honest about end , Contact Cliff Brown G 1KKC on Tavis-
The RST reporting code has been in use it , You 'll get your card just the same!
tock 2818 for more info ,
for decades and is accepted worldwide by Just realised that I have been licensed The Mid-Ulster ARC has its annual
amateurs so it will do no harm to repeat it for 50 years! Had my artificial aerial licence Mobile Rally on Sunday May 18 , starting at
here , in 1936, in the name of my father as I was noon in the grounds of Parkanaur House ,
under-age at that time , and the call was which is located about 10km from Dun-
RST CODE 2ADC and we were allowed to run lOW gannon on the main Ballygally road , Talk-in
Readability input to a rig feeding only into a dummy on 522 f ,m , and there will be the usual
R 1 Unreadable antenna just to play about and learn about trade stands , bring and buy and plenty for
R2 Barely readable transmitters , The full licence G4AR came all the family ,
R3 Readable with difficulty in January 1939 , so I had a few months on An interesting piece on unusual anten-
R4 Reabable, practically no difficulty 14MHz c,w , with lOW before WWII came nas appeared in a recent issue of the
R5 Perfectly readable along, I had great fun with 15 years in the Edgware ARC magazine Ham News, culled
Sudan working as ST2AR , where I man- from Jane's All the World 's Aircraft, It
Signal strength aged to work some 270 countries, not too
51 Faint , barely perceptible seemed the problem was to communicate
hard with a DX call like that. with nuclear submarines while they are
S2 Very weak signals Bit of a shock coming back to the UK
S3 Weak signals under the sea where they can trail a very
with a mundane G4 call again! So DX is no long wire supported by a buoy , The
54 Fair signals longer the be-all and end-all of amateur
55 Fairly good signals " base"' station was the problem so it was
radio , My best effort , I think , was working
56 Good signals solved by using a Lockheed Hercules air-
exactly 100 countries on c ,w , in a week- craft as a command station trailing a long
57 Moderately strong end in one of the CO WW multiband
58 Strong signals wire 7930m long! It has a 41 kg weight on
contests , using 100W and a tri-band the end and the aircraft flies in a tight circle
59 Extremely strong signals beam , However , working W6 on Oscar-l0 so that the weight virtually stands still
The third component " T"' relates to the must run close when I was using just 1W while the wire traces out a path rather like
tonal quality of c , w , signals and runs from c ,w , input to a 18-element beam on the an ice-cream cone, A "'short"' 1220m wire
T 1 "'Extremely rough hissing note"' to T9 430MHz band uplink. Now I'm into com- appears to act as some kind of counter-
"Purest d ,c , note "' , puters, as they say, and about to link my poise! It is said that the power output of
There is often a temptation when send- Beeb micro into the rig! Must keep up with the transmitter feeding this truly long wire
ing a OSL card to a DX station to overstate the times I
is around 200kW ,
the report in order to boost the other The Mid-Cheshire ARS announces the
station's ego so that he will reply , but this Vale Royal Award sponsored by the club
is rather pointless and does not help the General and the Vale Royal District Council to
other station , It will often be noticed in The East Suffolk Wireless revival organ- encourage the area and encourage ama-
contests that the reports exc hanged are ised by the Ipswich Radio Club will be held teur radio in the district, The Council
nearly always "'59 "' regardless of the on Sunday May 25 at the usual venue, the financed the printing of the certificates and
actual signal strength and all such reports Civil Service Sports Ground, Straight Road , any money over after admin costs will go
should be taken with a pinch of salt, The Bucklesham, Ipswich , Features include to the RAIBC and the Hebden Green Spe-
main idea is that if everybody is "' 59 " then traders, car boot sale , antenna testing cial School for handicapped children, in
there ' s no need to enter it into the log at range , vintage radio display , children's Winsford , Cheshire ,
the time of the contact and this saves play area , and a happy day out for all the There are two classes of award , single
valuable time, especially for a DX station , family , More info from Jack Tootill G41FF band , multi-mode and multi-band, multi-
Log blanks are filled in later! on Ipswich 44047, mode with a requirement of working sta-
This is the Vale Royal Award The Plymouth Rally will be held at the tions in the area and club stations , Full
sponsored by the Mid-Cheshire Plymstock Comprehensive School, Plym- details from Dr , E, J , Loader G6HXU, 13
ARS and the Vale Royal stock, starting at lOam on Sunday May 25 Vale Road , Hartford , Northwich , Cheshire ,
District Council with more from GOBNT on Plymouth or on Runcorn 513844 during the day or
777777 , Northwich 75660 evenings, The charge
Sunday May 4 is the date for the BA TC for the certificate will be £ 1 or five IRCs for
rally at Crick Post House , near to Junction outside the UK,
18 on the M 1, with extra accommodation A colourful award is being sponsored by
this year and facilities for all the family plus the Binstead ARS , the Isle of Wight
full lecture programme, and talk-in on Award , It is in four colours and requires 10
144MHz, Doors open at 10,30am and IOW stations to be worked including the
more details from Frank Elliott on 0533 club station GOBAR. For h.f, only five
553293 , stations including the club station are
The Dartmoor Rad io Club holds its Mo- enough, It should be noted that there is
bile Rally on Monday May 5, starting at another IOW Island award issued by the
lOam at the Town Hall, Princetown, Dev- IOW RS which is quite separate, The
on, with many traders and an auction at the Binstead award costs £2,50 and full de-
tails can be obtained from J . Willis G 1BZC, Rhodes, Greece, 5T5TS, ZS6BRZ and
4 Green Street, Ryde, IOW. CN8EA . OSL cards received, among
many, were from J87 A, SU 1ER. 4S7NMR,
VS6DO , KHOAC, YllBGD, J28EB, and
DXBands 8R1RPN . Good going OM!
John Kojan ex-W8NZV now living in St I'm sorry to report that regular writer
Cyprien, France, has acquired a Dressier Andy Durrant of Aldershot has been into
active antenna and has been comparing it hospital for a while but he did manage to
with his 25m-long wire in the loh. While take his FRG-8800 and matching a.t .U.
signal strengths do go up so does the with him and was able to fix up a tempo-
noise and he doesn 't seem to be much rary antenna. Anyway, he's back home
better off! He is also a bit disappointed now so good health OM. He stuck to
with the selectivity of his FRG-7700 and 14MHz in the little time he had available but
reckons his old pre-war Sky Challenger logged CU 1CB, JA4FWM, JA5AUC,
was much better although it did drih a bit! The Panasonic receiver RF3100LBE XE2NNZ , YB2BNJ and ZC4MR and his
John comments on the hard time some of used by George Hitchins of Frimley, temporary four 5m-long wires along the
the OX stations are having these days . He Surrey, and other readers ground.
specifically mentions Clive at S79GW who Ron Pearce of Bungay, Suffolk, has a
was taking a list from stations in numerical Trio R600 fed from a VFA antenna now
order. All went well until he came to "7" getting the Morse speed up so as to go mounted outside with a feed in to an a.t .u.
when, says John, everybody jumped in. straight for his "A" ticket. Good luck with He stayed with 21 MHz and found 8P60M,
Clive said " I quit" and pulled the big that OM . He can 't afford any black boxes VP5SL, YC3CJK, OA4BCZ and YC2CJJ .
switch! There must be a moral there so expects to start off with ORP c .w . He is Ron is busy making a one-valve receiver so
somewhere . On 21MHz c .w . John logged starting on the PW Severn now . His hope we hear what you can receive on it.
PP2FO, PY1ZAE , V090M , plus 5T5SL DX302 and 20m-long wire in the attic After all , that is something we old timers
and S79GW on s.s.b., OSLs to POB 4, caught TAl 0 on 3791 kHz plus AP2ZA, had to use in days gone by!
Maha, Seychelles, with two IRCs for air- RMSMA (Kirgiz) , V09RV and 9M2FR on Phil Dykes G4XYX continues with his
mail return OSL. 14MHz with lonely ZC4AP on 21 MHz . ORP ways running lOW p.e.p . with modi-
As Shaun Jarvis is now G 1RXB I'd have From my own observations 21 MHz seems fied CB rig on 28MHz and a two-element
thought he would have been busy on the to have perked up a bit during March . quad while on 7MHz c .w . it's just 3W to
v .h.f . bands but he has been looking George Hitchins BRS88435 of Frim- assorted homebrew rigs feeding an 8m
around the 3,8MHz spot and found ley, Surrey, runs an RF3100LBE receiver vertical antenna with a counterpoise . Phil
ZL 1DLO, 3D2DW , J37AD, SU1AC and fed from a 25m-long antenna and stuck to has found 7MHz pretty rough with a lot of
OA5HL all around 22/2300Z . All with his 14 and 7MHz bands . On 14MHz it was short skip stuff at night although he has
Lafayette HA800 and matching a.t.u. fed AP2ZA, CEOFOU, CNSEA , JWOA, heard the Pacific and the West Indies but
from a 50m-long wire , in Southampton, LU3ABX, TZ1CP, VK7RN, and VP9CP. they didn 't hear himl Openings to S.
Hants. One catch on the 10MHz band was America and Africa were heard on 28MHz
A new s.w.1. is Leighton Smart of ZL3MW on 1O·129MHz . More reports on and one VE 1. Phil is very keen to look into
Trelewis, Wales, who runs a Grundig the WARC bands would be welcomed . On meteor scatter on 28MHz but I fear he will
Satellit 1400SL receiver and whip an- to the 7MHz band and C6ANX, VK9NS on want a lot more power if he is to succeed .
tenna . He says he is "one of the three Norfolk Island, and VP2VA. Anyone wanting to exchange notes on MS
million" so has plenty of time to listen on Melvyn Dunn BRS86500 living in can write to Phil Dykes, 68 Egmont Road,
the bands . His catches on 3,5MHz have Grimsby whetted his FRG-7700 and 40m- Poole, Dorset. So contacts on 28MHz
been mainly European so far although he long antenna on most bands this month were LU6AJ/F and CX4HS. More on
did get K40VK and K2PM . On 14MHz he with EASOL on 1·8MHz, then TZ2XN , 7MHz c.w. with DFOAFM, UA3ZNW,
noted 4Z4EX who claimed to be just 10 8P6GG, 4X4JO and YC6GR on 3·8MHz or UY5MV, UZ6HO and 4UlITU .
years old! thereabouts. Just 4X4JU and 9U5JB of Don't forget that if you want to send in
Our congratulations to regular corre- note on 7MHz plus HC 1MG, CN8EA, logs regularly I can send sample log sheets
spondent Marcus Walden of Harrogate 9V1WK and 9K25MJ all on 14MHz. The for an s.a .s.e. to me direct. Also wel-
who got a credit in Part 1 and a distinction 21 MHz band came to life with A22BW , comed are photos of the shack or rig,
in Part 2 of the RAE . Wisely, he is now 4X4UR , SVOAC/SV9 (OSL Box 251 , colour or black and white . Good hunting .
Band (MHz)
Country (Prefix) J.5 7 14 21
Australia (VK5,6) X
Brazil (PR,PY) X
Middle East to Canada (VE1 ,2,3) X
"One of the most rewarding aspects of Canary Is (EAB) X
Data DXing is the joy of reading a new Japan and his log Colombia (HK4) X
country prefix and this month 's datawatch has been included
with Len 's in Fig . 1. Cyprus (5B) X
has contributed another S to my cata- England (G) X
logue , Comoros Is D6S, Crete SV9, Cuba In Knutsford, Dave Germany (DF,DJ,DK,DL) X X X
C02, Jersey GJ, Turkey TA 1, Sri-Lanka Coggins, copied 24 Greece (SV) X
4S7 , Surinam PZl and Vatican City HV2, RTTY stations from 12 countries on Indonesia (YB) X
on 14MHz RTTY," writes Len Fennelow 14MHz, including the Radio Bulletin Board Israel 4X4) X
G40DH, from Wisbech . Len noted in his Service (RBBS) of EASWP in the Canary Is. Italy (I,IK,IT) X X
log that good RTTY conditions exis.ted, on In Eastbourne, Edward Swan. is using a Japan (JA,KA) X
14MHz, across the Atlantic on February Tono Theta 550 communications terminal Kuwait (9K2) X
22, towards Scandinavia and the Middle for decoding RTTY signals. In Belfast, Nigeria (5N9) X
East on March 1, from Cuba to Crete on the Tommy Dougan, uses a Trio R2000 com- Oman (A4) X
2nd and towards the USA on the 4th. munications receiver for general short Portugal (CT) X
While studying his detailed computerised wave listening and plans to equip his 4SK Sicily (IT9) X
report, covering the period February 15 to Spectrum, with suitable sohware, to add South Africa (lS6) X X X
March 9, I noted that he received AMTOR RTTY to his stations capability . New- Spain (EA) X
signals from 4 countries on the 3·5MHz comers to RTTY ohen already have a good Sweden (SM) X
band, 3 on 7MHz, 15 on 14MHz and South receiver and one of the popular brands of Switzerland (HB9) X
Africa on 21 MHz . home computer, but are not quite sure Togo (5V) X
how the system works. First , contact one USA (A,K,N,W) X
Another AMTOR enthusiast is Bob Bor- Venezuela (YV) X
zych G4WWD, Liphook, who worked of the sohware suppliers and get a RTTY Wales (GW) X
A4XZF (Oman) and VK2AGE (Australia) on program to suit your computer and then
February 12 and 23 respectively, on find out which port on your micro will take Fig. 1
14MHz. During the month prior to March the ingoing audio signal from your re-
9, Bob also heard signals in this mode from ceiver. Before making any connections, all is connected, load the program as
12 more countries on 14MHz, ranging read the instructions supplied with your instructed , switch your receiver to
from north and south America, through the computer, receiver and software. When 14·090MHz and carefully tune through a

RTTY signal until you find the point where Band (MHz) Bind (MHz)
sensible text appears on the screen . This
tuning may seem difficult at first , but once Country (Prefix) J.5 7 14 21 Country (Prefix) J.5 7 14 21
you have found the technique, it is quite Alaska (NL 7) X Lebanon (00) X
easy and you should get a great deal of Argentina (LU) X Malta (9H) X
enjoyment from this aspect of amateur Australia (VK5,6) X Morocco (CN) X
radio . Austria (OE) X X X Newfoundland (VO) X
Balearic Is (EA6) X Norway (LA)
No doubt the software instructions will X X
tell you which key on the computer is used Belgium (ON) X X Oman (A4X) X
to change between the normal and reverse Brazil (PY,PR) X X Poland (SP) X X
Bulgaria (Ll) X X
styles of transmission , however, start with Portugal (CT) X
Canada (VE 1,2,3) X Rhodes (SV5) X
normal. Amateur RTTY signals will also be Canary Is (EA8) X
found around 3·6MHz, 7·090MHz and Rumania (YO) X
Ceuta & Melilla (EA9) X Scotland (GM) X
when the bands are open , 21 ·090 and
Comoros (06) X South Africa (lS6) X
28·090MHz. There are also allocations for Crete (SV9) X
this mode of communications in the rela- Sicily (lT9) X
Cuba (CO) X
tively new amateur bands ar ound Spain (EA) X X
Czechoslovakia (OK) X Sri Lanka (4S) X
1O·15MHz, 18'090MHz and 24·92MHz. I East Germany (Y2) X Suriname (Pl) X
would welcome reports about RTTY England (G) X X Sweden (SM) X X
activity in these new bands . Finland (OH) X Switzerland (HB9) X X
During the period, I copied signals from France (FE.TV) X X X Trinidad (9Y) X
28 international prefixes on 14MHz rang- Germany (OF.OJ,OK.OL) X X X Turkey (TA) X
ing from both American continents, includ- Gozo & Comino (9H4) X Ukraine (UT) X
ing Alaska and Canada, through Scandi- Greece (SV) X USA (A,K,N,W) X X
navia , the Middle East and USSR, to Aus- Guyana (8R) X USSR (RA,Ul) X
tralia and Japan . One of my many interest- Holland (PA) X X Vatican (HV) X
ing periods of operating came between Hungary (HA) X X Venezuela (YV) X
0848 and 0858, when. in a mere 10 Italy (I,IK,IT) X X Wales (GW) X
minutes, I copied " THIS IS EA4CAI- Japan (JA,KA) X Yugoslavia (YU) X
AUTORESPONSE-SYSTEM " , a QSO Jersey (GJ) X
between LA5SAA and GMODRU in Stor- Fig. 2
noway and a fluctuating signal from a NL 7 RTTY logs, which enabled me to compile
in Alaska who I think was working a VQ5.
My thanks to Bob. Dave and Len for their
the regular list of RTTY stations heard
during the month .
IReports by the 15th, please I
Institute, as it is as yet uncertain whether
this hand-launched package will emanate
from the new space-station or from Sal-
yut-7. AMSAT will be running a contest
for the closest time supplied to that when
the satellite re-enters the atmosphere to
MlR-The New USSR Space Within three
days of launch the
burn out, with a prize for the nearest
"guesstimation ". To qualify, your entry
Station orbit had been should be sent within the first week of
The successor to Salyut-7 is "MlR" , Rus- automatically ISKRA-4 operation to "Chicken Little Con-
sian for "Peace " and also meaning boosted from the by P6t GOWfln GJIOR
test " , clo AMSAT, Post Office Box 27,
"World " , was intended for launch on the initial 307km Washington DC 20044, USA .
window of Sunday 16 February at either Apogee 285km Perigee to a circular Already Cosmos- 1586, an excellent sig-
1300-1400 or midnight UTC , but finally 320km higher plane, and a new set of nal on 19·955MHz, has left Salyut-7 and
went into orbit on a Proton launch at Kepl erian data came from NORAD and may be heading for an automatic docking
2130UTC on Wednesday 19 February NASA . with MlR. It is also more than probable that
from UL 7. It initially achieved a slightly NORAD Cat. No: 16609 a line-up of Salyut-7 itself could have
lower than expected orbit of some 89 Object: 86 - 17 A occurred since this column was written in
minutes, possibly to permit it to " catch- Epoch Vear: 86 early March, leading to a spectacular be-
up" to Salyut-7 for an intended later Epoch Day: 053·36907699 ginning of a full-scale space platform that
docking into one of the six ports available Inclination: 51 ·6158 could be used to launch the planned
on the new spacecraft . The initial Keplerian RAAN : 107·7321 manned Mars mission in the next five
elements were: Eccentricity: 0·0011853 years . Most certainly with Soyuz, Cosmos,
Object: 86-17 A A. of Perigee: 162·6966 Progress and possibly Salyut-7 linked, it
Epoch Vear: 86 Mean Anomaly : 197·4466 will be a formidable object of high visibility
Epoch Day: 052·12474285 Mean Motion: 15·79459461 on the overhead passes soon after sunset
Inclination: 51·6125 Epoch Rev: 40 this year. and by far the brightest object in
RAAN: 114·4345 Drag : 7E -5 the sky . The Progress docking module
Eccentricity: 0·0092279 As the orbit will undoubtedly be further may be listened for on 150MHz, the
A. of Perigee: 94· 7213 regularly adjusted , the drag factor should Cosmonauts on either 142·420MHz f .m .,
Mean Anomaly: 266·0304 not be considered as absolute . The ele- or 922·750MHz to follow the series of
Mean Motion : 16·15269732 ments will change with the compensation unfolding events . The frequencies for MlR
Epoch Rev: 20 applied , so it is recommended that fre- itself are not yet to hand, but these should
Drag: 0·009815 quent updating is obtained in order to become evident on manning .
ensure accurate tracking . MlR is quite a space hotel, with individual
From March 4 a window opened that personal quarters for each crew member,
would permit a three-man Soyuz crew to
occupy and initialise the spacecraft sys-
tems of the station for a short -term stay,
later to be replaced by the first long-term
crew , at least one of whom may be a radio
amateur, thus giving the possibility of
some amateur-radio related activities .
A Progress automatic docking supply
may soon be expected, which may carry
the ISKRA-4 Mode " A " and "r satellite
built at UK3ABT, the Moscow Aviation
Fig. 2: It's not an April Fool-the
Fig. 1: Joe Flaska WBORL V and Jan glove protects the lens of the earth
King W3GEY inspecting Phase IIIc sensor
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full computer control , and with twice the ity and check testing, but the beacon quency of the major sun sensor pulses. As
solar-panel area of Salyut-7 . should be activated immediately following the satellite was not in the planned atti-
ejection from the carrier. For details of the tude, definite conclusions are difficult to
modes , frequencies , digital data and draw . Harold invites comments from those
Future Hamsats ground station requirements , please refer who are interested in this phenomena, e.g .
Phase III-c: The frequencies finally se- to page 53 of the March Practical Wireless. is the radiation measured produced as a
lected for the Phase III-c satellite currently The orbit planned for the 50kg 400 x 400 function of satellite rotation permitting the
planned for a 21 September 1986 launch x 470mm 26 -facet polyhedron satellite is sensor to align with anisotropic lines (parti-
aboard the new Ariane IV rocket from FY7 circular . non-sun-synchronous, 1500km cles moving in the same direction) proba-
(but possibly to be delayed further due to altitude , 50· inclination , with a period of bly from a common source, perhaps the
the impact of the Challenger loss-see May some 120 minutes . Sun, or are isotropic (movement in all
Practical Wireless) are as follows: Miki , JR1SWB will be here in the UK to directions) effects apparent, or is it both?
deliver a command encoder so that the With the new decoder programs now
MODE " B" University of Surrey can act as back-up available , observers now have an excellent
Mode " B" command station for JAS- 1. JAMSA T tool to study the many parameters of both
uplink: 435·425- have a p .s.k . demodulator modem using OSCAR-9 and 1 1, and perhaps come up
435·575MHz CAT (Computer Assisted Transceiver) with some exciting new discoveries that
Mode " B" driving Trio Kenwood equipment TS-711. have eluded expensive dedicated research
downlink : 145·975- 145·825MHz TS-81 1, TS-940 , etc. It has been tailored by the professional bodies . Remember,
inverting to NEC computers. so it will be some time most major discoveries have come about
Mode "B" before it becomes clear how we should in just this way . and that the University of
General interface to non-Japanese equipment, Surrey will welcome your findings, which
Beacon : 145·8 125MHz such as those using the Western Z-80 should be sent to Dr . Martin Sweeting
Mode "B" c .p.u . micros. NEC computers are very G3 YJO , Department of Electrical and Elec-
Engineering expensive, and likely to become more so tronic Engineering , University of Surrey.
Beacon : 145·975MHz as the yen goes up and the dollar and Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH , England .
pound go down . A National Resource Centre is to be
MODE " JL" Also to be launched with JAS-l wiil be a established at the University of Surrey to
Mode " L" second satellite consisting of a large metal support the UK Co-ordinating Committee
uplink : 1269·575- ball of some 10m diameter, covered with for Satellites in Education under the Chair-
1269·325MHz mirrors to enable laser geodisic measure- manship of Dr . John Gilbert. It is hoped
Mode " L" ments . Such a passive reflector may well that soon a small number of science
downlink : 437· 725-437·975MHz be usable by amateurs to bounce u.h .f . and teachers will be enrolled to develop the
inverting s .h.f . signals back to earth by passive educational resources . as well as provide a
Mode "J" reflection on the proviso that accurate close link between the UoSA T engineering
uplink : 145·820- 145·860MHz tracking is maintained . The object should team in planning and operations .
Mode " J" be quite visible when it is in sunlight and Shuttle: The tragic loss of Challenger
downlink: 435·930-435·970MHz the sky is black. and its crew of seven on the STS-5 1L
UoSAT "WOO" and Research: Harold mission of January 28 appears to have
RUDAK (Digital communications only) : Meerza has been looking at the results been traced to the rupture of the right-
2400 Bauds obtained from the Whole Orbit Data from hand Thiokol solid fuel motor, possibly
p.s .k . uplink: 1269·675MHz UoSA T -1 (OSCAR-9) that is often down- brought about by the effects of ice expan-
400 Bauds linked on Mondays . He finds that channel sion at the junction of the two segments
p.s.k . downlink: 435·675MHz 03 (which normally reads a basic 2 for that are united during pre-flight assembly
most of each orbit) sometimes rises to at the Kennedy Space Flight Centre in
MODE " S" many times this value. giving rather short- Florida . That such a loss of life in addition
Mode " S" term components that makes it necessary to the £ 1 000000 000 cost of the orbiter
uplink: 435·625MHz to examine all blocks of data, and to then could occur from natural causes is a con-
Mode " S" plot the values at 5·28 second intervals in stant reminder to us of man's vulnerability
downlink: 2401·267MHz order to see just what is happening . despite the technical achievements he has
The Geiger-Muller tube that senses the made .
(Note this is a wideband mode suitable radiation levels has a limited acceptance It now appears that the 3000·C booster
for the inclusion of a single station on angle in the direction of 13· to the +Z axis side jet flare melted the attach fitting,
10kHz nominal deviation f .m . or three to of the satellite . It can be seen by the lower permitting the booster to ram the main
four separate stations if employing normal portion of the graph , Fig . 1, and 16 pulses tank , thus rupturing the hydrogen/oxygen
2·7kHz wide s.s.b .) are observed at regular intervals of some container and igniting the highly explosive
The satellite will be undergoing final 7 1 seconds over the nineteen minute liquid fuel and oxidiser.
construction by the AMSA T -DL group active portion of the orbit shown. The net result is that until all investiga-
crossing the Atlantic on 13 May to fit the The higher graph line shows the +Z sun tions and cures are effected, no more
frame with the transponder modules at the sensor reading . which gives a pulse each shuttle launches can be expected for at
AMSAT Laboratory in Golden , Colorado time that the rotating satellite sees maxi- least nine months , and no " ham-in-space "
(see photograph) from whence it will go to mum lighting . This is inverted and plotted shuttle amateur radio experiments can be
AMSAT -01 at the University of Marburg in to the same time scale so that frequency foreseen at this time. The Jupiter launches
West Germany . On 23 May the functioning and phase can be easily compared , this mentioned last month may now have to be
satellite is booked for thermal-vacuum demonstrating radiation pulses occurring postponed to May 1987 , the next win-
testing and then, completed except for the at nearly (but not exactly) twice the fre- dow . This is quite a set-back for the
final attachment of the kick-motor, will
travel back to Colorado . The final terrestri- Fig. 3: The lower line of
al trip will be to the ESA launch site in FY7
for final integration to the powerful new
the graph shows 16 --------------------------------rO
pulses at regular inter-
Ariane IV launcher, from which to be vals and the top shows
placed into the initial parking orbit prior to the +Z sun sensor reading
kick-motor firing to send it into the planned
ellipse . The only delay has been with the
"S" band transponder, which is slightly
behind the planned schedUle, but other-
wise all is well with progress . See our
photographs Figs . 1 and 2 of the satellite in
Colorado .
JAS-1: The planned lift-off for the JAM-
SA T satellite is set for 0200UTC on Friday
1 August this year, and it is confidently
expected that launch postponements are
unlikely. A few days are likely to elapse V:; : 22 UTe 18 : 29 1836 1841
before the transponders are commanded -;::;0 un -55 -29 -10
on to permit full de-gassing, thermal stabil- :::;::::;4 LOH 10 18 22
valuable missions . Fig. 4: The chart, PHASE Ill-A
Voyager-2: Following the , highly Suc- prepared by Ri-
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cessful swing past Uranus, Voyager-2 is chard Peacock
now set on course for its meeting with the W2GFF, show- MDRTHERN HEMISPHERE VISIBllITT CONTOURS
planet Neptune on 14 August 1989 . There ing the elliptical SATELLITE HORIZON v. HOURS FROM EQUATOR CROSSING
is, however, one little problem that astron- orbits of the C 0

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the arrival. To be assured of the safe Eec.n!. .685 W2GFF A'911me'nt of
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passage around Neptune's and to permit Period 11 hrs. __ Perig.". 210
just the right separation to obtain a good 0<;0 °to 0 80' "'>,.
view of Neptune's big moon Triton , 0'[ , "\ 06

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Voyager-2 must pass at three radii r .(
from Neptune, but this appears to b" the 0" ",0
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location of a rather odd incomplete plane-

tary ring, for which little data currently +tY;,905 , / r ..
exists . / . ' ., \
If, like Uranus, it turns out that the belt is

composed of solid chunks of rock of a tl · . /;' "\.
metre or more across, it would clearly be
wise to try to locate it precisely in order
that Voyager might be navigated around
this hazardous area .
One might ask why all this trouble should 0;
be taken to just see Triton, and the reason ::::
is that if an astronomer were asked' 'If you
were to look for a stranger within our solar
system, what object would you pick?" the
answer would undoubtedly be " Triton ".
Triton is very big, it has an atmosphere,
it rotates the " wrong way" compared to
other planetary moons, and, best of all,
the orbit is unique in that it cannot last
more than another 10 million years before
it comes into "Wolfe's limit" and the tidal
Neptunian forces pull it apart to form
'".
another ring . Thus, finding out more about
Triton might tell us a great deal, as it is not channel to ensure that the signal was in shadow wh en the RS3A command
beyond the bounds of possibility that the strong enough to give a good signal to a station cannot " see " the satellite to put it
moon is in fact a rogue planet captured small dish antenna at ground . This oc- on again . Notwithstanding, Bill sends in an
from a star system other than our own . curred very soon after launch, leaving the imposing list of some fifty stations, includ-
DBS with only a single working channel. ing W 's and UA9 ' s, and notes that RS- 1 is
The plans to mass produce a whole still going strong .
Japanese DBS Economics range of receiving equipment was set back Jim Miller G3RUH, says that contrary
The successful launch of the second by nearly two years, but it is now hoped to the experiences of some of our corre-
Direct Broadcasting Satellite for TV on 12 that accelerated development of the cir- spondents , he has never found the Mode
February 1986 was followed by two cuitry can recommence , so that Japan is " L" OSCAR-10 Beacon to be weak . Jim
months of tests to ensure that all systems well placed to capture world markets uses a 16 turn helix (15dBi gain, r.h.c.p .) to
operate correctly . Their plans to get well when direct broadcasting from satellites H 100 cable (loss about 0·8dB) to a receiv-
ahead of the rest of the world in this becomes commonplace . er with a noise figure of some 4dB. He
service received a severe setback when Unfortunately, John points out, this has finds signals virtually noise free , and when
the first DBS, Yuri-1 , failed soon after its all cost a great deal of money, with the he switches in a cheap MuTek BFQ96 pre-
launch in May 1984. Japanese government having to pay much amplifier (n ,f . about 1,5dB) at the mast-
John Branegan GM41HJ, relates that more for their satellites than it would have head , he gets 6dB more of signal over
the problem with Yuri-1 was brought cost had they bought them from proven noise . Jim points out that the received
about by the failure of two high powered satellite builders such as British Aero- strength of the beacon can be a good
travelling wave tubes that were used to space, Hughes, and Ford. Many Japanese guide as to the strength of the Mode "B"
ensure 50 watts of r.f. power on each politicians are now questioning their go- uplink signal, and the problem is likely to
vernment's policy of insisting that the be low (as opposed to claimed) antenna
satellites be built in Japan, particularly now gains .
that their government has had to admit A survey of readers ' requirements show
that in order to get the satellites built at all that an equal number are in favour of more
5 they h'ave had to break their own rules and scientific content, more "getting started "
PHASE 111-( go outside Japan for more than 30 per articles , more operational information , and
AMATEUR RADIO SATELLITE cent of the satellite components. more topical news , too! Within a limitation
Apogee 35786km Direct Broadcasting Satellites are often of pages available competing with other
Perigee1500km confused in the media with the common aspects of our wide ranging interests, we
Eccent·685 carrier service satellites in the 3·7-4·2GHz will try to maintain an average balance,
Period 11 hrs. EO.X 0 band, that provide a distribution system of aided by your comments, criticisms, ideas,
Argument of Perigee 210' some forty channels of programmes to a suggestions and input .
large dish at a local terminal from whence
they are distributed by cable to domestic
consumers. All sorts of legislation limit the Starting on Satellites
10 reception of these, and "scrambling " to Elliptical Orbits : Up to now we have
prevent free access is common . dealt with relatively low circular orbits and
The DBS system is to be found between have found that it is reasonably simple to
11· 7 and 12·2GHz, at relatively high calculate the position of the satellite , and
power, designed to give an adequate then where it is in respect of our location .
signal to simple home equipment run from Circular satellites travel at a constant ve-
its own modest dish antenna . locity and are at a constant height, so the
geometry is straightforward, thus allowing
passes to be easily calculated, read from
Readers' Comments tables, or found from an "Oscalator" as
Bill Kelly noted a drop in activity in the we did in the January edition of PW. To
eclipse periods of the "RS " satellites , and perform this with satellites in elliptical
Perigee particularly missed "RS-5" which often orbits is possible, but much more difficult.
8.5 Fig. 5 switched itself off whilst under heavy use It has been done by Richard Peacock
W2GFF, who is a leading expert at plot- available to you, particularly those for the perfectly circular.
ters , but the net re sult can be cumber- popular Spectrum 48K . 8 . Argument of Perigee is the polar angle
some, and the end effect. as seen on Fig . All that we need to put into the program locating the Perigee satellite point in the
6, may be said to be not unlike a plate of will be our station latitude, longitude, and orbital plane that is drawn between the
spaghetti! Even then , the satellite track height above sea-level, plus of course the ascending node , geocentre, and Perigee,
forms a variety of ground tracks according data needed for the particular satellite in and is measured from the ascending node
to the perigee and apogee points in re- the form of the " Keplerian elements" that in the direction of the satellite motion.
spect of the world , and needs to be you have all seen in previous issues . It was 9 . Mean Anomaly is an angle that in-
changed with regularlity . in the early 17th Century that a brilliant creases uniformly with time , which is used
The reason for this is that the height of physicist called Kepler discovered the pro- to indicate the point of the satellite along
the satellite over Earth varies between a perties of planetary motion , now called its orbit when at the epoch time given .
minimum , called " Perigee " , and a maxi- "Kepler's Laws". Later Isaac Newton took 10. Mean Motion gives the number of
mum called ' Apogee" , thus the angle of them still further . Kepler 's three basic laws orbits and decimal orbits of Earth that a
elevation from a point on Earth depends stated (i) that each planet moves about the satellite performs in one day .
upon the height as well as the point in time Sun in an ellipse, with the Sun at one focus 11 . Epoch Revolution is the Orbit num-
and space at which the satellite finds itself (motion lies in a plane) ; (ii) that a line from ber at the time of the epoch given . (Note
in an orbit . the Sun to a planet sweeps out across that some launch authorities refer to the
What is more , the speed of the satellite equal areas in equal intervals of time; and first ascending equator crossing as "0" ,
is far from constant , as it moves very (iii) that the ratio of the square of the period some as " 1", and sometimes only "0" (or
rapidly through the low Perigee , and al- to the cube of the semi-major axis is the " 1" ) if it forms part of the first complete
most hangs in the sky at what may appear same for all the planets of the solar orbit, so some confusion is possible here
l to be a fixed point at Apogee . This can be system . as to the precise orbit number according to
seen in Fig . 7, which is what the typical If we substitute Earth for the Sun, and source . As it is normally only used as a
Phase III -c orbit should look like . At the our satellites for the planets, we can now label , this is usually unimportant .
equator crossing " EOX " and " 0 " hours, use these basic factors for determining our 12 . Drag or decay is the factor applied to
the satellite is rising above Earth , taking an satellite position for anyone time, provid- low satellites that affect the height, hence
hour or so to move 15· . Near Apogee , the ing that we have a good starting point that the period , brought about by upper atmos-
same movement takes some five hours, can be found by radar, etc . pheric friction , each lowering bringing it
whilst at Perigee only some eight minutes If we now look at a typical set of into denser atmosphere, hence increased
is taken . If a station were located on top of Keplerian elements, we can describe what drag. This can virtually be ignored on
the Earth under the Apogee point , he each is in meaningful terms , so let us look satellites above 1000km, and with very
would see the satellite from horizon to at the set given earlier for' 'MlR" , the new low manned orbiters, too , as the latter will
horizon for some nine and three quarter USSR space station . jet up again to maintain an orbit . Better to
hours , but if he w ere located under the 1. The NORAD Catalogue number, take regular element updates to ensure
Perigee point he would have the satellite in 16609 is merely the reference given by the accuracy of tracking . It will be rather
view for some twenty minutes only. North American Radar measurement . important if you wish to see when
A further point is that during the 11 2 . The object number, 86-17 A is the ISKRA-4 burns up , as it will have no
hours of an orbit, the Earth will rotate NASA reference , i.e . Year ' 86 , the seven- booster .
some 11 / 24 x 360·, e.g. 165·, thus teenth launch of this year, and "A " the If we have lost you by now, then do not
adding a strange curvature to the path as first (and only) object to emanate, in case despair, as we shall update you with the
seen from anyone operator's location . As of a multi-satellite launch . figures , and your computer will do all the
the Apogee point moves in respect of 3. Epoch year, 86, is the abbreviated number crunching for you. If you have no
Earth' s latitude, so will the track of the year of the siting taken . computer, then free copies of a booklet of
sub-satellite point . All of this means that 4 . Epoch day, 053·36907699, is the predictions of OSCAR- 10 times of access
by the time you have calculated all of the Julian day number of the year (53) and the (and " RS " and UoSAT EOX ' s) for the UK
now complex factors to determine the decimal following (.36907699) is the deci- are sent free of charge to AMSAT-UK
tracking requirements , the satellite may mal day that can be put into hours, minutes members, and this service will undoubt-
have gone anyway . and seconds to give the time as we edly continue for the coming spacecraft .
We are to be thankful that a relatively normally describe it. Thus the finding was More about getting aboad the ultra-OX
new piece of shack equipment is now taken in 1986, on Saturday 22 February, at Phase III spacecraft will be in the next
available that will perform all the Boolean 08 hours , 51 minutes , 28·24416 seconds. issue.
algebra and spherical triangle trigonometry (The Epoch may be given as one long
in lightning time, and this is called the figure including the year . e . g .
home computer . We are also indebted to 86053·36907699) .
'it)
mathematical genii such as Dr. Tom Clarke 5 . Inclination is the angle , in degrees ,
W3IWI, who developed the basic calcula- between the orbital plane of the satellite
tion program , and John Branegan, who and the equatorial plane of the Earth , e.g .
has put it all into a user-friendly output with " 0 " would be going round the equator,
a format of tables and graphics that can be " 90" exactly over the poles .
used and understood by the average radio
amateur. By this means we can all find the
exact whereabouts of the elusive satellite
and turn our antennas to it in both azimuth
6. RAAN is the Right Ascension of the
Ascending Node , the angular distance
measured eastward along the celestial
equator between the vernal equinox and
AMSAT-UK
(degrees horizontal in respect of true the hour circle of the ascending node of the c/o G3AAJ. 94 Herongate Road,
North) and elevation (degrees above hori- spacecraft. (See an almanac for these Wanstead Park, London El2
zon zero) to optimise our through-satellite terms.) SEQ. Please enclose an s.a.e.
communications . A reading of past issues 7 . Eccentricity is the parameter used to
of PWwill give you sources of some of the describe the shape of the ellipse of the with all enquiries.
many inexpensive computer programs orbit. If O.OOOr then the satellite orbit is
by the dotted lines in Bob 's report, Fig. 3.

" I have also enclosed a copy of Danie
Overbeek's magnetograph trace for the
2nd to the 10th, which tells all ," remarked
Bob (Fig . 4) . Every bit of first hand informa-
tion that is published now will be of value
The importance of the February solar dis- in Johannesburg, to astronomical , radio and scientific stu-
turbance and its consequent effect on the Bob Anderson's dents in the future .
earth' s atmosphere cannot be stressed team counted 12, The auroral co-ordinator of the British
too much . So , with more information to 18 , 24,31,23 , 37, Astronomical Association, Ron Livesey,
hand from readers , the subject must have 40, 33 , 15, 23 , Glasgow, tells me that the aurora on the
pride of place again this time . 17, 14 and 7, night of 8/9 was seen from Cariton ,
From Selsey, Patrick Moore, sent a individual spots Leamington Spa and Worcester in the
drawing of the sunspot groups , Fig . 1, as respectively from the 1st to the 14th, but midlands , Swansea in Wales, Southamp-
he observed them around central meridian excluding the 6th when overcast skies ton and Winchester in Hampshire and
at 1020 on the 8th . From their observatory prevented any observations, as indicated across southern England to Edenbridge in
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much during the event, however, he did
work OZ9QU and SM6PU crossband
between 28 and 50MHz .
" I observed the strange situation at
0600 on the 7th when I checked the
144MHz repeater band . The Duns repeater
GB3SB on R2 in Berwickshire, came
booming in, it was so strong that I could
hear several Scottish stations having good
QSOs . This signal remained good until the
9th , it was very odd , it was as if a finger
was pointing straight at me, " writes Bill
Kelly , from Belfast . Apart from a very
weak signal from the Elgin repeater ,
GB3SS on RO, Bill did not hear any other
UK repeaters during the period.
Fraser Lees, was staying in Italy with
IW2BNA at the time and learnt, by land-
Fig. 1 line , about the event from an Italian ama- Fig. 2
teur in Monte Pen ice who had worked ONs
Kent . Ron also received visual reports from and PAs via the aurora . "VHF was great October 12 . I see in the February issue ot
observers at Fort McMurray, Alberta , Can- during the aurora on February 7," said Region 1 News , published by the Interna-
ada and a couple from New Zealand , in the Douglas Maxwell GMOElP, after listen- tional Amateur Radio Union , that the Radio
southern hemisphere, where it was seen ing to tone-A c .w . and whispering s .s.b . Sport Federation of the USSR have organ-
from all over South Island. Auroral displays from a multitude of stations in Austria, ised a contest for all h .f . bands to run from
were also reported on the 7th by Paul France and Germany. 2100 on May 10 to 2 100 on the 11th. The
O'Neall at Newtown Abbot in Ulster, Associazione Radioamatori Italiana have a
observers on the Ocean weathership Cu· similar 24 hour event planned to start at
mulus at station Lima and Peter Brown in Solar 1600 on May 18 . My thanks to Region 1
Alberta . " Most observers reported arc Patrick Moore observed another sun- secretary, John Allaway G3FKM , for a
bands and rayed bands and from St . spot group at 1215 on March 2 , Fig . 2 . It regular copy of their News .
Miniver , Cornwall , Howard Miles noted seems to have been active because around During the evening of February 18, Fred
co mplexity and changing details of the 2000 on the 7th, Dave Coggins, Knuts- Pallant G3RNM, Storrington , heard
event and at 2336 the whole sky was ford , using a 2-element beam, feeding an EA5DGP for several minutes and at 1542
cove red with rays , which at 2350 passed FRG-7700 receiver with a FRV -7700 con- on March 6 he logged SV5TS calling from
over his zenith ," said Ron . He adds , " all verter, heard auroral video pulses on Rhodes and was not a bit surprised to hear
observers talked of the whiteness of the Chs.E2 48·25MHz, Rl 49·75MHz and E3 plenty of G takers. Fred also logged a
auroral colour, although some blues, 55·25MHz . He also logged G3JHC , with a couple of ZS 1s but could not raise them .
greens and reds were seen. " watery signal. calling CQ at 2022 on
I agree with Ron when he said that it was 50MHz was" 14MHz very noisy with only
an exciting time for all auroral observers a few stations copiable and the beacons Propagation Beacons
and it was interesting to learn about the faint on March 7 ," writes Len Fennelow " Not a lot to report this time ," said Dave
sudden change at 2354 , because , when G40DH, Wisbech : He commented , " a Coggins, although he did hear signals from
the dil'play "s witched-off" it correlated good example of beacons indicating band the Mauritius beacon 3B8MS on March 2
with an equal change in the magnetic field . conditions occurred around 1900 on the and 6 . " Only March 3 and 6 outstanding ,"
" To our annoyance in central Scotland , the 6th when the 14MHz band conditions writes Ted Owen, Maldon . " Definitely a
active period was a total cloud-out, " said were extremely vague and fluttery and nil return this time ," remarked Norman
Ron , however, there was some compen - only a few strong European stations were Hyde , although like several of us he logged
sation when he found that his , suspended audible. 4U 1UN and CT3B were 599+ the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory bea-
magnet. magnetometer and that of Owen suggesting some form of F layer anomoly con GB3RAL every day throughout this
Pearson in Edinburgh , had recorded the around the sub-tropical region . Minutes period .
build up of the activity . The Boulder Envir- later, came good RTTY signals between "Conditions showed a sharp improve-
onmental Research station reported a ma- stations in Portugal CT 1 and Sri-Lanka ment from the beginning of March as my
jor storm , due to a solar flare between the 4S7. " beacon chart indicates ," writes Gordon
5th and the 8th . "I managed to catch a band opening at Pheasant . He also reports hearing a new
1915 on March 6 and worked OY9JD at. beacon , LU4XS , on 28·21 MHz between
55A and heard GI4MOK at 53A, but could 1600 and 1720 on the 5th , peaking 569
Radio Aurora not raise him ," writes Lawrence Morgan . and sending GACW 54 .59 .5 , 66A4,W .
" My QTH is located about 170m a.s.l., He continued, "The aurora was very much " The Bulawayo beacon Z21 ANB ap -
with poor south / south east take off, but to the north on a beam heading of 355' and peared out of the noise, like it had just
fine business to the north ," writes Law- the event lasted about 20 minutes ." been switched on , at 1101 on March 4 ,
rence Morgan GMOATQ, from Green- but it was gone by 1129 ," comments Fred
ock . Lawrence uses 25W to a 9-element Pallant .
Vagi and the only beacon he can normally
The 50MHz (6m) Band In Wisbech. Len Fennelow kept up his
hear is GB3ANG at Angus on "Not much activity," writes Dave Cog- routine watch for beacon signals on
144·975MHz. On February 7, he logged gins, who logged G4BVE on s .s .b . calling 14·100MHz. During the 14 days between
Angus at 57 A while beaming at 30' and by CQ at 2157 on February 27 . "Rather February 15 and 28. he logged CT3B on 3
moving his beam to 90' he heard the disappointing, conditions have been very days. LU4AA once, OH2B on 4 days,
German beacon DLOPR at 53A on poor ," commented Norman Hyde ZS6DN / B on 9 days, 4U 1UN / B on 3 days
144·910MHz and some periodic noise on G2AIH, Epsom Downs . However , and 4X6TU/B on 4 days ." The 14MHz
144·925MHz, the frequency of GB3VHF at between February 1, when the band be- beacons were rather sparsely received
Wrotham . Between 1343 and 1829 on ca me available for amateur use and the during February , but they have appeared
the 7th , Lawrence worked stations in DL, time of writing, March 10, Norman had consistently during the first 9 days of
El , G, GM , ON , LA , OZ , PA , SM and UQ, worked 83 different stations . March, no doubt coinciding with the active
mainly on the key . Then he worked OM , solar region currently traversing the sun ' s
DJ , G, GM , GW , OK , OZ, PA and SM, from disc ," said Len and emphasised this point
2149 on the 8th to around 0200 on the The 28MHz (tOm) Band in his log , because he heard the aforesaid
9th , when the event began to wane . He " Virtually no propagation, the only sta- beacons on 7 . 2 . 3 . 7, 8 and 7 days
was justifiably delighted with his efforts tions that I heard were G4HZW and respectively , plus WX6WX/B on days 1,
because , until the 7th , his only contact G4SVV on March 3," writes Dave Cog- 3 and 9.
outside of Scotland was in Norway . Noth- gins . On similar lines , "Nothing to report , Len . Norman and I copied signals from
ing like a good opening Lawrence to pile on the only QSOs that I have had were local the beacon at RSGB HQ, GB3NHQ on
the score and give you a wealth of on 29MHz f .m .," said Norman Hyde . How- 50·050MHz . daily from February 15 to
experience . ever, let us hope that the band opens up March 14 and with the exception of Febru-
Owing to a bout of laryngitis , Gordon for HF NFD organised by the RSGB for June ary 18 . 21 and March 4. Norman received
Pheasant G4BPY, Walsall, could not say 7/8 and their 21 /28MHz s .s.b . contest on signals , via meteor scatter, from the
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The slightly rounded information petitors and fascinating for those who just
originates from the Short and want a good listen around , especially
05 Mason barograph installed at my during the VHF NFD on July 5 / 6 .
06 QTH. To further help, our chart
makes a comparison between ba-
rometer readings measured in
Band 11
inches and millibars . Marked " Throughout January and February,
swings in pressure from high to conditions were almost at a minimum with
low and visa-versa are not only an only a few French stations being heard and
important guide to changing I thought the same would go for this
weather conditions but have an month , until the tropospheric opening on
effect on v .h.f. and u.h.f . signals . March 8/9 changed the pattern ," writes
Of course there are other factors, Harold Brodribb, St . Leonards-on-Sea . He
such as temperature inversions continued, " February 12 was an excep-
and humidity which contribute to a tion , the barometer was 30·45 in and fail-
tropospheric opening but, gener- ing , when stations to the east came in and
ally speaking , v .h.f . communica- signals from Belgium- Egem , and France
tions are at their best for OX -Lille , were logged between 100 and
working when the pressure is 103MHz." During that day Harold heard
high , around or above 30·2in two rare ones for him , Caen Inter on
(1022mb) and beginning to fall . 99·6MHz and Rouen Inter on 96·4MHz,
Keep an eye on the TV weather plus Culture from Lille on 98MHz at excep-
charts or the maps in some daily tional strength and programmes from Bou-
newspapers. logne and Neufchatel. While Harold 's ba-
50MHz beacon in Scotland GB3RMK and In the past I have heard the TV weather- rometer was falling from 30·25 to 30·0in
daily from GB3SIX in Anglesey . Apart man say, "conditions should be good for on March 8 and 9 , he received transmis-
from the last three days of February Chris sions of France Culture from Abbeville
radio amateurs tonight. " Our thanks to
van den Berg, The Hague , at a distance of them because this information is most Boulogne , Caen, Lille , Neufchatel and
318km , received signals da ily from helpful. The average pressure for this Rouen, Inter from Abbeville, Caen , Neuf-
GB3VHF at Wrotham , on 144·925MHz chatel and Rouen , Musique from all sta-
period , February 15 to March 14 was
between February 15 and March 10. 29·96 and 29·97 at noon and midnight tions previously mentioned , Frequence
also heard the Tacolneston repeater respectively, with lows of 29·6in recorded Nord from Boulogne , RBL from Lille and
GB3NB on R1 during the same period . My Inter from Paris on 87·8MHz .
on February 16 and March 5 and a peak of
own 28MHz beacon score was nil this time " The v.h.t. broadcast band has been
30·3 on the 26th and the 8th .
despite daily checks between 28·2 and Sudden lifts can occur over relatively very difficult to OX since January . The BBC
28·3MHz so more than ever, my thanks small areas and I think Douglas Maxwell have put 3 more , powerful , transmitters
are due to Chris van den Berg , Dave experienced such an event when he said , on the band and together with the Radio
Coggins , Len Fennelow, Norman Hyde , Bill " On March 1 and 2 , the Duns repeater T elefis Eireann (RTE) reallocation and in-
Kelly, Ted Owen, Fred Pallant and Gordon GB3SB came up to 59 + 20, it is normally crease in power, t hey have placed a barrier
Pheasant for their logs which enabled me about 41 with me, and I worked G 11TB in which is impossible to penetrate ," writes
to compile the monthly beacon chart , Berwick-on-Tweed and G 1OXH in South- Bill Kelly. He counted 15 BBC channels for
Fig . 5 . shields. " At this time, Douglas , who uses Radios 1- 4 and Ulster and 6 RTE chan-
2·5W to a 5/8/\ colinear antenna , also nels , in the band so it is unlikely that there
heard signals from the Berwick-on-Tweed will be anymore OX reports from him .
Tropospheric repeater GB3BT on R4 for the first time .
Tough luck Bill , but if ever conditions come
Every month we produce a graph show- Let us hope that conditions are right for the right and the OX does get through , your
ing the atmospheric pressure at noon and RSGB 144MHz contests on May 17/18, report will of course be welcome and
midnight each day , Fig . 6, planned to received w ith additional interest .
July 26 and September 6/7 and 432MHz
assist the v .h.f. enthusiasts among our
read ers and provide a record for posterity.
on May 3/4 , June 1. July 27 and October
4/5 . These events are good for the com-
I Reports by the 15th, I
experienced TVDX er alike the chance to

identify the pi ctures t hat appear w e pub-
lish captions, testcard s and clocks etc
from events th at have happened at differ-
ent times . Hopefully as the OX gets better
and better these photographs will prove
Judging by the number of photographs I that are of particular useful to readers when trying to identify
receive from readers , the types of pictures interest to them your own results .
most captured are test cards, closely and not everything The pictures of peopl e on TV in Poland
followed by announcers, newcasters and that briefly appears (Fig. 1). Spain (Fig. 2) and th e USSR (Fig . 3)
presenters of the various programmes. As on t he screen . were rec eived by len Eastman G8UUE,
photography can be an expensive busi- To give both Bristol , during the 1984 sporadic -E sea-
ness , most DXers only record the subjects the newcomer and the son . Major Rana Roy in India received the
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7

Fig. 8
Fig. 12
Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11
photographs in Figs . 4 and 5 from Pakistan channels, 48 .25 and 49 .75MHz, are close with its dial scribed Chs. E2 to E4 and E5
and Figs . 6 and 7 from the USSR during together , good areas for OX and vulnera- to E 12 in addition to a u.h.f. tuner covering
tropospheric and sporadic-E openings re- ble to the early stages and mildest forms of Chs . 21 to 68 . I am always pleased to hear
spectively in 1985 . From his OTH in sporadic-E . about sets, so do let me know what you
Aldershot Peter Lincoln copied pictures find .
of amateur operators using slow scan TV
from Finland Fig . 8, Italy Fig. 9 and the Tropospheric
USA Fig. 10. " January and February exceptionally SSTV
My contribution is the well dressed poor," writes Harold Brodribb, St Leon- In Romford, George Ross G41EL uses a
entertainer, Fig. 11, who I saw on German ards-on-Sea. However, with some help Orae converter in conjunction with his TS-
TV during a short-lived tropospheric dis- from the troposphere he received test 120S and a JVC TV receiver for operating
turbance in 1984 . cards from Belgium , Liege on Ch. E3 and in the slow scan television mode . George
Wavre on E8, at 1025 on 5 March, good is certainly pleased with the results , be-
French pictures on Ch . F5 all day on the cause , in February, he had several good
Band I 6th. From 1415 on the 7th he logged OSOs with stations in Europe and copied
" We had our first sporadic-E TVDX in strong, negative pictures from French sta- signals from VK2BXV in Sydney and
1986 when we watched Dubai TV on Ch. tions on Chs . F5 , 7 and 9 . I observed a few K 1DMV in New Hampshire; unfortunately
2 from 1755 to 1915 on February 9, " bursts of car racing on Ch . E4 at 1720 on he could not raise them .
reports Major Rana Roy . He explained, 17 February, a weak test card on Ch . El 0 To improve reception generally, Lester
"The signals were fading and coming up . at 1318 on 9 March , a Dutch test card, Curno, Bude, added an h.f. pre-amplifier
When the signal started coming in, they PTT NED-l , on Ch . E4 around 0900 and an to his FRG-7 receiver and , to reduce com-
were showing a fairy tale animated film, unidentified picture on Ch. E 10, at midday puter noise, he put ferrite rings on the
which finished at 1815 . This was followed on the 13th. Somewhat different to last 18 cable which connects the output of the
by an Arabic song and at 1825 another October , when one of our Dutch readers , FRG-7 to the input of his Spectrum com-
animated film , dubbed in Arabic , began ." Rijn Muntjewerff, received a test card, puter. "SSTV seemed to pick up a little in
Despite frequent checks on Band I, 40 to Fig . 12, from Poprad in Czechoslovakia on February ," writes Lester. He received pic-
68MHz , during this reporting period, 15 Ch . R30 and we seldom get reports like tures from GOALV , GD4HOX , GJ4YCV
February to 14 March , the only sporadic-E that. Rijn, a keen TVDXer, is a member of and a special event station GB4DBZ on
I found was on 13 March, when weak sync the Benelux OX Club and is hoping for 3·5MHz and logged the captions, "OP
pulses were frequently heard on Ch . R 1. confirmation that he has received pictures CHRIS, DIANNE, ERIC" and "OTH
They became strong enough to produce from Thailand during a recent F2 opening . SHREWSBURY ". The new calls that he
good test cards from Poland and Czecho- While travelling in Europe, Fraser Lees, received during the month included,
slovakia for short periods around 0900 Ringmer, learnt that TDF RES 5 and 6 are HA3MO , HA5SX , 10VMY, IK5HHE,
and 1315 respectively . By the time you now operational from Paris on Chs. 33 and YU2BIJ , YU5EF and ZS6AW, In 14MHz.
read this the 1986 sporadic-E season 36 and suggests that we all keep a lookout The South African signal increased his
should be underway, just what all of you for more Italian stations in Band I during new country score to 29 and his calisigns
new DXers have been waiting for . After a the coming sporadic-E season . Fraser uses list to 165 .
few big events you really will be hooked . a Thomson TF2502PI , lOin multi-stan- "Participation in the Fenland f.m.
Do keep in mind that a sporadic-E distur- dard colour set and is very pleased with its 144MHz SSTV net, from 1930 on Mon-
bance can occur at any time , during day- performance. I am often asked about the days , is not restricted to stations in
light hours, between May and September. availability of suitable sets for DXing and I Cambs , Norfolk and Suffolk, all are wel-
Obviously one cannot watch the set all day see that Aerial Techniques, in Poole, stock come ," writes Richard Thurlow G3WW,
waiting for an event to begin, so I suggest the Thomson sets. Don't forget to keep an March . He tells me that stations from Avon
that you make frequent checks on Chs . E2 eye open on the shelves of the big stores and Salop have already joined in . Fenland
and Rl because the frequencies of these for sets fitted with a v .h .f . television tuner operators usually produce computer de-
·62 Practical Wireless, June 1986
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BBC computers ; however. G3WW and that enthusiasts tun e in to the Sunday the USSR on 15 February. Yugoslavia on
G4VYG also join in and exchange 24 morning 3·5MHz band net. around 1000. the 16th and 22nd and Italy and Hungary
seconds. single frame . colour pictures. between 3·730 and 3·735MHz. on 2 March . Among the captions that I
"There are now 11 stations dotted over During the month prior to March 8 . saw were . " DE SP8ZBF PSE K". "OK
the north-west using WCY jENA or RO- Richard made many contacts with Euro- DEAR GEORGE " and " G3WW DE
BOT equipment and have fairly regular pean stations and had new QSOs with YU lOYK ". plus the often heard s .s .b .
skeds with G3CCH and G 1OZH." reports 10EMU. 17BNX . HA5SX and OE3JKA and request on 14·230MHz. " Please clear fre-
Oennis G6YBC . from Manchester . with his Robot. he exchang ed 3 6 seconds . quency for amateur slow scan television ".
During a recent Open Night . held by the single frame . colour pictures w ith K 1DMU . In Bristol . John Brown BRS87015
Huntingdon Amateur Radio Society. to WOTWO . W1JKF . W4FA X. WDOFNL. uses a R600 receiver . a Spectrum comput-
show the general public what amateur ZS6 A Wand ZS6JCF. Ri chard al so told me er with software from the Sinclair Amateur
radio is all about. G3RPV installed his slow that on 9 March . John Holmes G3UEU Radio User Group and an Alphacom pri"ter
scan gear at the exhibition and members of appeared on the 3·5MHz net sending and for SSTV reception .
the Fenland net kept up a good supply of receiving excellent 36 and 72 seconds
" over-the-air" pictures for the visitors to colour pi ctures with his home-brewed and
see . " West German SSTV stations have designed SSTV converter .
been active daily on the 3·5MHz band and
SM5DAJ has been worked as late as
Despite some QRM . QSB and . at times .
w eak signals . I did manage to copy pic-
I Reports by the 15th, please I
No doubt many of you will have not iced 1050 from New
that some of the long wave broadcast Yo rk . has been a
stations have changed their operating fre- very good signal
quency slightly . The changes . which are on several
planned to take place over a four year occ asions around
period . in three stages . comm enced on 0120 and Stuart listened to th e local
1 February 1986 . The first stage affects w eather forecast for the New York area
broadcasters ' allocated frequen cies below from WINS 1010 at 0151 . Als o at about
200kHz and the lowest frequency of
155kHz has now become 153kHz. The
new allocations in this part of the band are
as follows :
thi s time. WMRE 1510 from Bo ston has
been received and a ' phon e-in programme
from another Boston station , WBZ 1030.
made interesting listening!
24.
A car SOU1H 'M DIO
153kHz. DLF W . Germany ; Bucharest A co mmentary on a ball game broadcast sticker from
Roumania . by WCAU 1210 in Philadelphia, ca me over ILR Red Dragon
162kHz. Radio France Inter . w eli at 0137 on e night and lat er. news Radio- a local radio station serving
171 kHz. Moscow . Media 1. from the Washington area wa s pi cked up Cardiff and Newport sent in by AI
180kHz. Stimme der DDR ; Europe 1. by Stuart via WTOP 1500, at 0 200 . At Dupres of Cardiff
W . Germany . about thi s tim e, Can adian CKCW 12 20 has
189kHz. Stockholm . Sweden ; Rome. been received from Moncton , New Bruns- Other OX : Using a Sony ICF-35 receiver
Italy . wi ck, at fairly goo d strength and later, at with ferrite rod antenna. Keith Fernie of
The second stage in the plan will occur 0230 the News and w eather report s for Ossett . W . Yorkshire. has been making
on 1 February 1988 and this will include Newfoundland w ere heard via CKYQ 610 regular checks on Radio Praha. Czechoslo-
the BBC 200kHz Droitwich tran smitter . in Grand Bank. The Caribbean Beacon vakia 1287 and Radio Polonia 1503. His
which has for many years acted as a highly 1610. in Anguilla . and RCN de Tijuana , logs show that reception of these stations
accurate frequency standard against Me xico , on 1470 w ere also heard around is fairly consistent in the UK. during the
which s.w .l.s . zero -beat their 100kHz 0230 by Stuart- he says " I try to stay evening .
crystal calibrators! It will move to 198kHz. awake for as long as pos sible, but fall Writing from " Down under". Old Timer
The third stage is due to tak e place on 1 asleep at the control s l " John Ratcliffe of Southport. Queensland.
February 1990 and will affect the broad- Bill Kelly of Belfast has on ce again been says "I have been doing a little DXing on
casters using 245kHz upwards . searching the band for DX using his Icom the m .w . band again. using my National DB
R71 E and JRC NRD 515 recei vers. but 331 receiver . I listened to one of New
found th e condition s not good . However. Zealand 's Community stations on 1550 at
OX Repon t hose Ameri can stati ons which did make it 1500. and later, at 1700. heard Radio Fiji.
Note: All frequenci es in kHz : Tim e UTC acros s "the pond " w ere, in most case s, of on 630 . However, this is a dodgy spot.
(GMT) . good signal strength and Bill sa ys that in be cause one of New Zealand ' s stations
Transatlantic OX: Onc e again Stuart vie w of this it was strange that more DX comes on the air at 1730. using this
Brooks of Carluke . Strathclyde . has been was no t heard . Signals from WT OP 1500 frequency-a loop is of no help. as both
checking the band for signals from Canada of W ashington . broad casting a ball game . transmitters are East-South-East from
and the USA . He heard CJYQ 930 from St . were clearly heard at 0045 and a string of Southport" .
John ·s. Newfoundland . as early as 2320 adv ert s from " The Memory Station ". .. A very clear signal. with no interfer-
one night . but found cond itions generally WMRE 1500 in Boston w ere loud and ence or fading " is how James Sneddon of
rather poorer than normal. However. WHN clea r at 0120 . Bill list ened to CKCM 620 . Motherwell . Lanarkshire. described Manx
located in Grand Falls . Newfoundland . for a Radio 1368 in his log . received at 1500.
while from 0140, but could not fi nd any James . who has only recently become
other Canadian stations on the band . interested in the more distant m .w . sta-
An Evangelical programm e attra cted tions. also noted BBC Radio Ulster. 1341
Bill's att ention to the Caribb ean Beacon in at 1330 and BBC Radio Wales . 882 with
Anguilla 1610, at 0245 and a strong signal some fading at 0824-so far . it has not
from Radio Globo in Rio, Brazil , S. Ame- been possible to establish whether this is
rica. was noted on 1220- both of these the Washford . Penmon . Tywyn. or Forden
w ere received by Andy Kennedy of transmitter, since all use 882kHz . but no
Lei ce ster. but over an hour later . Andy also doubt a good loop antenna would help to
logged CJYQ 930 SI. John's , Newfound - resolve this point . A QSL and other items
land . at 0130 and WMRE 1510 Boston . have been received from BRT Belgium
1512. which was logged at 1000. Wyn
; Ma ss. at 0444. but like old timer George
Morley of Redhill. Surrey- who took only
two bri ef looks at th e band and received
Mainwaring G8AWT of Cowes. Isle of
Wight . has also been listening to this
WTOP CJYQ 930 around 2330- spent most of

th e available time on the Tropical bands!
station and enjoys their " Radio World "
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630 Radio Bedfordshire BBC X 1161 GWR IBA X
756 Radio Cumbria BBC X 1170 Radio Victory IBA X
756 Radio Shropshire BBC X 1368 Radio Lincolnshire BBC X
801 Radio Devon BBC X 1458 Radio London BBC X X X
828 Radio WM BBC X 1458 Radio WM BBC X
828 Chiltern Radio IBA X X 1458 Radio Manchester BBC X X
837 Radio Lei cester BBC X 1458 Radio Newcastle BBC X
999 Radio Red Rose IBA X 1458 Rad io Cumbria BBC X
1035 Radio Kent BBC X 1485 Radio Merseyside BBC X X
1035 Northsound Radio IBA X 1530 Radio Pennine IBA X
1107 Moray Firth Radio IBA X 1530 Rad io Wyvern IBA X X
1152 Radio Clyde IBA X 1548 Capital Radio IBA X
1152 Radio Metro IBA X 1548 Radio Forth IBA X
1161 Radio Broadland IBA X 1557 Radio Hereward IBA X
1161 Radio Tay IBA X 1584 Radio Tay IBA X X
Because of an interest in touring the Vega 206 receiver . has been hearing News avoid confusion with ILR Essex Radio .
local beauty spots around Angus on his in English from Italy . on 846 at 0300 . Bill whi ch broadcasts on 1359 and 1431 kHz .
bicycle . Stewart Russell of Forfar. Scot- Kelly has been checking the band during This will be an interesting new station to
land . has added a clip to the handle bars so the early hours . too . and heard Les Trem - look out for and no doubt they will be
that his radio can be firmly attached to bles . Algeria 549 at 0005 and a talk and looking for re ception reports . too. so let us
enable him to be "cycle mobile"! While music from Rostov on Don . USSR 945 at hope they have plenty of QSL cards!
" out and about " . he has heard BRT Brus- 0045 . News and other items were re-
sels 1512; Radio Luxembourg 1440; BBC ceived from Marseille. France 675 at
World Service 1296 ; DLF W . Germany 0100- a very good signal. The tim e signal
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1179; RTE-l Cork 729 and RTE-2 Dublin Vilnius . USSR. was noted on 666 . Later. at erated reference book called North Ameri-
1278-no doubt he finds some nice inter- 0300. Bill heard the station ident and can Radio-TV Station Guide by Vane A .
ference-free places . too! Anthem from Radio V ishinto s. Lithuania . Jones. lists over 13 000 authorised televi -
In view of the number of pirate radio on 1557 and at 0510. a talk in French via sion . f .m . and medium-wave a .m . broad-
stations operating in S. Ireland. Stephen Lyon-Tramoyes . Fran ce on 603 . casts stations in the USA . Canada . Mexico
Gates of Carrick-on -Suir . Tipperary . and the W est Indies. Published by Howard
points out that the official stations in the W . Sam s & Co Inc. 4300 West 62nd
Republic are operated by Radio . Television
Local Radio OX Street . Indianapolis . Indiana 46268 USA.
Eirean . RTE Radio 1 is radiated on m .w . Once again . distant stations have been it may be available through your local
from Tullamore . on 567 and Cork . on 729 . received during daylight-in some cases bookseller under reference ISBN : 0-672 -
RTE Radio 2 is from Athlone on 612. also " Iocal " is almost a mi snomer l Some idea 22296-5 .
Dublin and Cork . on 1278. A third service. of the local radio scen e this month can be
ascertained from Fig . 1. Stewart Russell
Radio Na Gaeltachta (in Gaelic). is from
transmitters at Conamara on 540. Corca says he has been busy local radio DXing
aSL Addresses
Dhuibhne on 828 and Tir Chonaill on 963 . with "just ordinary receivers " -a Fergu - BBC Radio Humberside . 63 Jameson
A number of v .h.f . transmitters radiate all son 3R05 and a National panasonic Street . Hull . HUl 3NU .
three services. too . Both RTE-l on 729 RF 1103DLBE . both of which have built-in BBC Radio Solent . South Western
and RTE-2 on 1278 have been received by ant ennas. House . Canute Road . Southampton, S09
Roy Spencer of Nuneaton. Warks . He About two months ago . A. Mackowof 1JJ .
uses a Realistic DX400 receiver with an Harlesden . London . was visiting Margate BBC Radio Manchester, New Broadcast-
indoor antenna and has also been listening and wa s surprised to hear Metro Radio ing House . P.O. Box 90 , Oxford Road ,
to BBC Radio Ulster 1341 . Other stations from Newcastle . under LBC on 1152kHz! Manchester, M60 lSJ.
noted in his log include DLF W . Germany A new BBC local radio station is to start
1269 and BRT - 1 which broadcasts in op eration s from Chelmsford in November. Reports by the
on a frequ ency of 558kHz . It will be called
Dutch on 927 .
BBC Essex- not BBC Radio Ess ex. so as to
15th, please
John Court of Birmingham . who uses a
article . However , this is not always effec-

tive , so what other tricks can a broadcast-
er employ?
In the early days of radio , commercial
messages were transmitted on the low
chosen target area , frequency I. w . bands by means of Direct
a broadcaster may or Ground wave paths. It was discovered
Owing to our present position in the often back -up a that if the wavelength in use was in-
Solar Sunspot cycle-see March '86 PW, normally optimum creased . the ground wave attenuation be-
page 63-the conditions on the higher high frequency come less , consequently very low fre-
frequency s.w . bands are generally poor transmission with quencies were introduced . Initially , the
just now , so it is not surprising that the one on a less transmitters generated low power. but
broadcasters are resorting to a few tricks effective lower frequency . so as to provide higher and higher powers were gradually
to overcome the problems! In an attempt some measure of protection in case the produced in an attempt to cover greater
to ensure that a programme reaches a m .u.f . falls-as discussed in the March distances . It was difficult to effectively
radiate these low frequencies and all kinds A UAE Radio
of extensive antenna systems were Dubai pennant,
The 17 and 15MHz Bands
evolved . A series of lower-power stations, sent in by Harry On the 17MHz (16m) band, some inter-
suitably located , were used to " relay " Armstrong of esting broadcasts may be received during
messages to a distant destination . Co. Armagh the day from several continents. For exam-
Because the ground wave attenuation ple , George Morley has heard some quite
rapidly increases as the frequ ency is good signals from Radio Australia on
raised, the s .w . bands were considered, in 1 7·71 5 around 0900 and from AIR Delhi
commercial terms , to be of little interest 17·875 and Radio Pakistan 17·660 at
and consequently they were given to ex- 1000. News in English was received at
perimenters . It was not too long , however, 1230 by Leslie Biss from Radio Bangla-
before those early radio amateurs dis- desh, Dhaka on 17·645 and UAE Radio
covered the virtues of the s.w . bands, for Dubai was noted on 17·830 at 1050 and
of schedules
vast distances were soon being covered 17·775 at 1340. RCI Montreal, Canada
by means of the indirect path via the will be needed to 17·820 was logged by Robert Taylor of
reflecting layers of the ionosphere and the check on the other Edinburgh , Scotland at 1630.
rapidly attenuated direct path was of little broadcasters using Andy Kennedy of Leicester listened to
importance! Commercial interests soon relays, for. as can be seen WYFR at 1641 . via their Okeechobee,
moved down onto the s.w . bands and the in Fig . 1, there are quite a Florida transmitter on 17·640 and Philip
need for relay stations soon ceased . Even number of them! Rambaut of Macclesfield , Cheshire heard
today, the very low frequencies are still Although very confusing to an Radio Suriname Int , Paramaribo which
used for some commercial traffic , but the unwary s.w .l. . many of these relay beams to Europe at 1703 on 17· 755 via an
majority of it is carried either on the s. w . stations are located in some of the RNB relay located over 1600km to the
bands, or once again by relays-via Micro- world 's DX spots and make good
south in Brazil!
wave Satellite links- so history is now, to pointers to band conditions for a keen The 1 5MHz (19m) band has also been
DXer!
some extent , repeating itself! interesting and " Newcomer" s.w.1. Sheila
(My thanks to Philip Rambaut of Hughes of Morden , Surrey, who uses a
As a means of providing a better s.w .
service, some major broadcasters have Macclesfield , Cheshire, for his notes on Vega Selena B212 receiver , has been
introduced relays into their networks , too . some of the relays mentioned herein .) l i stening to ' a remote DX
However, it should perhaps be made clear spot-KTWR(TWR) Agena , Guam on
at this point that the majority of the signals 15·115 at 0820! Radio Japan , noted in the
heard on the s.w . bands are reaching the Conditions on 25 and 21MHz log from Mushtaq Ahmed of Oslo , Nor-
listener by means of direct broadcasts Note : Frequencies in MHz . Time in UTC way was heard on 15·230 at 0700 and on
from high power transmitters loca ted in (GMT) . 15·210 at 1500. SRI Berne, Switzerland ,
the country concerned-from the keen Conditions on the 25MHz (11 m) band beaming to Asia at 1045 , was received by
DXers point of view , this is just as well, for have, as expected, remained poor. A weak Julian Wood of Buckie, Scotland on
it is the thrill of being able to tune into a signal from Radio Liberty 25·690, broad- 15·570 . Ted Tew of Northallerton, York -
distant station that makes s.w .l.ing such a casting in Russian , was heard by Bill Kelly shire used a CR 100 receiver to listen to an
fascinating hobby! of Belfast on three days around 1230. This interesting programme about Public Health
" This is London ." - these familiar station and Radio Free Europe 25·665, are in Austria , broadcast by Radio Austria Int.
words signify the BBC World Service to located in Munich FRG and were the only Vienna 15·320 at 1230.
millions of s .w .l.s everywhere and they signals received by George Morley of Using two home built valve receivers ,
originate from the BBC studios in Bush Redhill, Surrey during ten days of monitor- Neil Dove of Lockerbie. Scotland heard
House , London . However, the main s .w . ing the band . many interesting 19m signals including
transmitters in the UK are located many A number of interesting signals have Radio Finland, Helsinki 15·400 at 1155;
kilometres away from London , at suitable been received on 21 MHz (13m) during the Voice of Israel 15·095, beaming to Europe
sites in the countryside at Rampisham , day . Harry Armstrong of Co . Armagh , N. in Hebrew at 1455- this transmission may
Dorset ; Woofferton , Shropshire; Da - Ireland has been listening to a broadcast help those " Newcomer" s .w .l.s who are
ventry , Northants ; Skelton, Cumbria ; and from Radio RSA , Johannesburg on 21·535 making language ident recordings (see
Orford Ness , Suffolk . Carefully equalised in Afrikaans , beamed to Europe at 0826 . Feb . '86 PW, page 64); Radio RSA, Johan-
land lines are used to link the studios with On two occasions, AFRTS via a relay in nesburg 15·185 at 1710 in Dutch ; RHC
these transmitter sites . Because the BBC Tinang, Philippines 21·670 has been re- Habana , Cuba 15·230 at 1720; WINB Red
now use a number of relay stations located ceived by George Morley at 0945 . Others Lion, USA beaming to Europe in English on
in several Continents , reception of their in his log include Radio Cairo, Egypt 15·295 at 1720; WRNO N. Orleans, USA
service is much improved in many areas . 21·465 , beaming to Asia at 1420 and UAE on 15·420 at 1830 and RAE Buenos Aires,
However, from the newcomer s .w .I. 's Radio Dubai 21·605 . Leslie Biss of Argentina on 15·345 at 2150.
point of view , these relay stations can be Knaresborough , N. Yorkshire , who has The signals from Radio HCJB, Quito
very confusing , unless a clear understand- been checking out his new Trio R600 Ecuador, noted by Jon Snooks of An-
ing is grasped , for those words " This is receiver plus BC bands trap dipole antenna dover, Hants are often poor in the UK at
London ... " co uld in fact be coming from a on all bands, found the UAE Radio Dubai 1950, on 15·270, despite recent transmit-
relay transmitter located, for example, in signal to be very strong, with only frac- ter power increases-so try listening on
Singapore! tional fading at 1340 . Fred Pallant 13·676 from 1900. WYFR of Oakland,
Let us now take a closer look at the G3RNM of Storrington, West Sussex California USA . which also broadcasts
present situation , for a number of interest- says: "This band seems to be staying religious programmes , was logged at
ing questions arise. Who, for example, open later in the evening now and VOA, 1900 on 15·566 by Jon . For news and
owns and operates these relay stations? beaming to Africa on 21·485 from Beth- sports reports from the USA at 1900, he
While some relay stations may be owned any. USA is a good signal at 1830." tuned to the AFRTS Greenville transmitter
and used exclusively by a broadcaster, In Malaysia, Ghazalie Abdullah of Kuala on 15·430 . " Down under" , John Ratcliffe
others are operated on a shared basis . Lumpur has logged UAE Radio Dubai says he receives Radio New Zealand Int ,
How are these relays . scattered around 21·700 at 0530; RBI Berlin, GDR 21·540 on 15 . 150 at 0400 .
the world , linked to the studio centres? with their DX Club programme at 0835 and
Well , the programmes are sent by Single Radio Nederlands 21·480. via their Mada-
Sideband s.s.b. or Independent Side- gascar relay , at 1150. Mat Jusoh of The ", 9, 7 and 6MHz Bands
band i.s.b. s .w . transmitters called Fee· Selangor says : " The BBC sounds like a There is certainly plenty to be heard on
ders- which develop high peak powers local station here on 21 ·550 and 21·660 . I these bands! Alan Hollingworth of South-
and use directional beam antennas, or, enjoy their Rock Salad and Jolly Good Show sea, Hants has been putting his new Vega
more often , via yet another relay system programmes! " Others noted in his log receiver through its paces and some of the
-Microwave Satellite Links! include Radio Nederlands 21·480 at 1130; more interesting stations noted in his log
How can one tell if one is tuned to a REE Madrid. Spain 21·570 at 1600 and on 11MHz (25m) were Voice of Israel,
relay? To discover which station you are Radio Moscow on a number of Jerusalem 11·605 on 1100; UAE Radio
tuned to, a Broadcast Schedule for the frequencies. Dubai 11·955 at 1600 and RCI Montreal,
station concerned may well reveal the .At his listening post in Southport, Canada 11 ·945 at 1900. On 9MHz (31 m).
situation . It may , however, be more useful Queensland , Australia John Ratcliffe TWR Monte Carlo , Monaco 9·495 at
to refer to a good guide book-e .g . The says : " On the 13m band, UAE Radio Dubai 1030; Voice of Greece, Athens 9·420 at
World Radio TV Handbook or The Interna- at 0530 and the BBC at 0615 are pretty 1915 and VOFC Taipei , Taiwan 9·510 at
tional listening Guide-because a number consistent signals most days ." 2057 were received and on 7MHz (41m)

Radio Australia was logged on 7·205 at Fig. 1: A table of relay stations used
Broadcaster Associated relays
1700. by some of the major broadcasters
Signals from Radio Australia are often BBC London Ascension Island
good on the 6MHz (49m) band and Leigh- Limassol , Cyprus
listening post in Mitcham, Surrey enables
ton Smart of Trelewis . S. Wales . who is Maseru, Lesotho
him to hear other stations such as Radio
now the proud owner of a Grundig Satellit Kranji, Singapore
Korea , Seoul 7·550 at 2200 .
1400SL receiver. has been enjoying their Delano , West USA
Using a Vega B2 10 receiver plus whip
country-styl e music on 6 ·035 at 1535. Greenville , East USA
antenna , Radio Bucharest, Rumania
Radio New Zealand has been heard for the Sackville, Canada
11·940 at 1300; Radio Polonia , Warsaw
first time on 9·600 by Len Eastman of Antigua . West Indies
7·285 at 1200 and Radio Moscow 7·400
Bristol . Avon at 0910, using a Yaesu FRG- at 2000 are being monitored by Keith RCI , Canada Monserrat . West
7000 receiver . Fernie of Ossett, Yorkshire as part of their Indies
The broadcast beamed to th e Middle ': Club" activity . For the last nine years, Sines. Portugal
East by SLBC Colombo , Sri Lanka on Radio New Zealand's 25 and 31 m trans- Daventry. England
11·800 from 1700 has been heard by Ben missions have been monitored by A .
Dias of Bristol, Avon on his ex-Admiralty Radio DW , Sines, Portugal
Scholefield of South Shields , Tyne & Cologne Cyclops , Malta
receiver . Bill Stewart of Lossiemouth, Wear, using a home built receiver . He
Scotland has been listening to Radio RSA, Trincomalee , Sri Lanka
would like to correspond with s.w .l.·s (via Kigali , Rwanda
Johannesburg on 1 1·900 at 2030- often me) who have similar interests .
an excellent signal then- and in the "wee Sackville , Canada
In Scotland , James Sneddon of Moth- Antigua , West Indies
sma ' hours " has been hearing News in erwell is a regular listener to SRI Berne,
English from Radio Baghdad 6·050 at Switzerland on 9·885 at 1550 and Robert RHC Habana . Via Relay in USSR
0311 ; Voice of Turkey , Ankara 9·560 at Taylor-still amazed at the number of Cuba & Radio
0410 ; Radio Tirana , Albania 7·300 at stations he can receive with just the whip Afghanistan
0455 and later. at 0745 HCJB Quito. on his Toshiba RP-F 11 L receiver-has
Ecuador with an Evangelical programme in Radio Japan Moyabi , Gabon
now found that without extending the Sines, Portugal
English , on 6·215. whip , Radio Norway Int , Oslo 9·590 at
John Court of King's Norton, Bir- 1330; Vatican Radio 11 ·740 at 1445; RSI Radio Moscow Habana.Cuba
mingham has a Vega 206 receiver and has Stockholm , Sweden 6·065 at 1600 and Sophia , Bulgaria
been listening to Voice of Kenya, Nairobi Voice of Israel, Jerusalem 9·815 at 2015 Nauen, Germany
6·050, broadcasting in Swahili , at 0400 . can all be heard! In the Isle of Lewis , Radio Bonaire, Caribbean
Andrew Hill of Cheslyn Hay. Staffs also Calum Macleod listened to Radio Austra- Nederlands Madagascar
used a Vega 206 with whip antenna to log lia at 1155 on 9·770, to KCBI Dallas , Texas
VOFC Taipei . Taiwan via a relay on 11·805 USA on 11·790 at 1930 and to World Ree Madrid. Las Mesas, Canary Is
in Okeechobee , Florida . USA at 2115 and Harvest Radio, USA 11 ·865 at 2000 . Spain
Radio Cairo . Egypt 9·675 at 0200, which Radio Free Playa de Pals , Spain
was also noted on 9·475 at 0230 by AI Europe & Radio Gloria , Portugal
Dupres of Cardiff, who has a new Yaesu
FRG-8800 receiver , plus temporary an-
The 5, 4, 3 and 2MHz Bands Liberty
tenna . His logs included Voice of Vietnam, Conditions are good on these bands and RFI Paris . Montsinery . Fr. Guiana
Hanoi 10·040 at 1900 and TWR Bonaire, Peter Mills of Sherborne, Dorset dis- France Moyabi , Gabon
Netherlands Antilles 9·535 at 0300 . covered a whole new world of interest
VOA . Antigua , West Indies
"Newcomer" s.w .1. Tommy Doucan of here! He logged ELWA Monrovia Liberia,
Washington Wooferton , England
Belfast, N. Ireland says : " This is a fascinat- 4·760; FRCN Nigeria, 4·770; Radio Douala
UN Radio Marti , Ascension Island
ing hobby and the scope of it is un- Cameroon , 4 · 795 ; Radio Botswana ,
Voice of Tangier, Morocco
believable-with this , life could never be 4·820; Radio Cotonou Benin , 4·870 and
AFRTS Monrovia , Liberia
boring!" On 49m, Tommy listened to Radio Burkina , Ouagadougou 4·815- a
S-Phikwe, Botswana
music from Radio Austria Int, Vienna new one for Fred Pallant . too, who heard
Munich. Germany
5·945 at 1800 and to a DX programme Radio Uganda on 5·026 for another first.
Kavala & Rhodes ,
from SRI Berne, Switzerland 6·165 at An extensive log from Harold Buggins of
Greece
1820-this is a regular feature for s.w.l.s. Witney. Oxon included LBS Liberia , 3·255 ;
Colombo, Sri Lanka
On 41 m, he heard a talk about life in Radio Malaysia , Sarawak 4·950; Radio
Bangkok, Thailand
Albania via Radio Tirana , Albania 7·065 at Singapore, 5·010 and La Voz del Upano
Poro & Tinang ,
1831-still operating in the exclusive Ecuador , 5·039 . Philippines
Amateur 40m band . Later, at 2110 he Using a DX302 receiver Keith Wakelin
tuned in to the News in English from Radio of Hull heard Radio Atlantida 4·790, also, WYFR , Taipei. Taiwan
Bucharest 7·195 . Africa No . 1. Gabon 4·830 which was California , USA
The Voice of Israel broadcast from Jeru- logged , too , by Fred Tagg of Sherwood, VOFC. Taiwan Okeechobee, Florida
salem , targeted on N. America at 0000 on Nottingham . Fred has an Icom R71 receiv- USA
9·435 , was picked up by Roy Spencer of er and his log included Mali Bamako 4·835 ;
Nuneaton , Warks and both he and John Nouakchott, Mauritania 4 ·845 and Radio
Sadler of Bishop's Stortford, Herts have Kiev, Ukraine 4·940 . John Parry G4AKX Bangui. Central Africa Rep . 5·035 ; Omdur-
DX400 receivers plus indoor antennas. heard BBC Kranji. Singapore 3·915 , as man , Sudan 5·038 and Togolaise . Togo
Extracts from John 's log included Sweden early as 1630 in Northwich , Cheshire . 5·047 ; and in Belgium , Maurice Andries
calling DXers from RSI, Stockholm on Radio Nepal , Khumaltar 5·005 was re- of Dendermonde received RTM Bamako .
9·695 at 1400; Voice of Nigeria 7·255 at ceived by Albert Fisher G4VBH of Hes- Mali 4·835 and Kalinin , USSR 4·860 .
1915 and Radio Sophia. Bulgaria 6·070 at ton , Hounslow . He found conditions good
1930. to S America and logged Radio Tachira,
Peter Edwards and Alan Merritt both Venezuela 4·830 and Radio Sutatenza , Station Addresses
of Abingdon , Oxon use Vega receivers . Colombia 5·095 around 2200 . Several
UAE Radio Dubai, PO Box 1695 . Dubai,
Peter was very pleased to hear Radio other S. American stations were logged by
United Arab Emirates .
Kuwait 11·675 at 1820 and Radio Afghan- Tim Shirley of Bristol , including Radio
KOL Israel , External Service. PO Box
istan, Kabul (via a USSR relay) on 6·020 at Super Midellin . Colombia 4·875 ; Radio
1082, 91010 Jerusalem , Israel.
1900, using just the whip antenna! Alan Relogio , Rio Brazil 4·905 ; and Radio Emis-
Radio Praha , 12099 Prague 2.
listens to Radio Australia on 9·655 beam- ora Gran . Colombia 4·911.
Czechoslovakia .
ing to Europe at 0920 and to DX Party Line Exploring 60m on his new Normende
from HCJB Quito , Ecuador 11·810 at 2019 receiver in Harlesden, London. A.
2156. Using a Sony ICF7600D receiver. Mackow heard TWR Swaziland 4·760;
David Wright of Telford logged HCJB on Radio Yaounde, Cameroon 4·850; FRCN
9·860 and WYFR via Okeechobee , Florida Lagos, Nigeria 4·990 ; and GBC Accra , Reports by
on 7·355- both beam to Europe at 0700 . Ghana 4·915 . In Wales . new· ones for
A talk on Chinese menus from VOFC Graham Powell of Pontypridd and Simop the
Taipei , Taiwan (via Okeechobee, Florida Hamer of New Radnor were VLM4 Bris-
relay on 9·852) attracted the attention of bane , Australia 4·920; 4VEH, Haiti 4·930; 15th, please
Andrew Kirby at 2100 . An Icom ICR70 and RFO Cayenne . Fr. Guiana 5·055 . In
receiver plus 50m wire antenna at his Scotland , Stuart Brooks of Carluke, heard
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