Popular Electronics 1961-02
Popular Electronics 1961-02
Popular Electronics 1961-02
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KITKIT 1 measuring
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Build d'Arsonval type Vacuum Tube Voltmeter. Test
power line frequencies, high audio, radio
frequency signals, resistances.
Practice with resistors, capacitors, coils. Work with
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Build circuits with pentode
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BIGGER AND BIGGER. Looking into the future is sometimes more exciting than pondering the past, but a few days ago I found myself
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smaller or transistors better and better. Instead, my thoughts
were on a rather arbitrary graph of frequencies scientists call
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Now I am not about to suggest that the spectrum has undergone a
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Two articles in this issue illustrate just how far we've come in
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device covered, the laser, will enable us to control light waves
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band of frequencies -- infrared. Invisible to the eye, infrared radiation opens a whole new world to the scientist, particularly in
such fields as chemical analysis and radar. More interesting, perhaps, is the fact that today's infrared radiation --like the ultraviolet within the laser's bandwidth - -makes use of a host of frequencies that were all but useless yesterday. Anything wrong with
calling that an "expanding" spectrum?
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detector. However, it also behaves somewhat like radio or radar waves : it will
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infrared and its amazing properties increases, so, too, will its uses. A new
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true amplification of light for the
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MOUNTING
Hi-Fi SPEAKERS
THE audiophile who can set up his own h -fb system usually
knows just what to do with each component. But equally important is knowing what not to do.
Take the matter of mounting a speaker in a baffle for instance.
To the uninitiated, it looks like little more than tightening a few
nuts with a wrench. But to those in the know, proper installation
of a speaker in its baffle is as important to good sound as a cleanly
shaped point on a diamond stylus.
According to Al Altenhof of Utah Radio & Electronic Corp.,
the thing to remember is that a speaker is a precision item held
to dimensions of several thousandths of an inch. Screwing a
speaker to a warped mounting board or tightening the nuts too
tight can easily throw most speaker cones out of alignment. Mr.
Altenhof recommends following these three easy steps when
mounting a speaker :
1. Check the mounting board
to be sure it isn't warped.
2. Slowly place speaker on the
screws, carefully aligning its
holes with the screws to avoid
damaging the cone.
3. Tighten the mounting nuts
by hand, then use a wrench to
give each nut one additional
turn.
Utah Rodio & Electronic Corp. photos
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ors
the
BONUS BAND
Countless hours of winter- evening listening await
the newcomer and seasoned pro alike on 20 meters
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TOM
KNEITEL, WPE2AB
February,
1961
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Location
WLF
Baltimore, Md.
Barbados, B.W.I.
Belle Isle, Nfld.
Boston, Mass.
Buffalo, N.Y.
Burin, Que.
Burlington Canal, Ont.
Camperdown, N.S.
Cape Race, Nfld.
Cartwright, Nfld.
Cat Cay, Bahamas
Charleston, S.C.
Chicago, Ill.
Churchill, Man.
Corner Brook, Nfld.
Cornwall, Ont.
Detroit, Mich.
Duluth, Minn.
Galveston, Tex.
Goose, Nfld.
Halifax, N.S.
Havana, Cuba
Hilo, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hopedale, Nfld.
Inagua, Bahamas
Jacksonville, Fla.
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Ont.
Lorain, Ohio
Los Angeles, Calif.
Louisville, Ky.
Memphis, Tenn.
Miami, Fla.
Midland, Ont.
Mobile, Ala.
Montreal, Que.
Nassau, Bahamas
New Orleans, La.
New York, N.Y.
Norfolk, Va.
North Sydney, N.S.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington, Del.
Yarmouth, N.S.
VCM
WOU
WBL
VCP
XL146
VCS
VCE
VOK
ZFO2
WJO
WAY
VAP
VOJ
CZ6G
WFR
WAS
KQP
VAZ
VBQ
CM2K
KSV
KQM
VOQ
VSG2
WNJ
VBH
WMI
KOU
WFN
WJG
WDR
VBC
Owner
Frequency
(kc.)
Mobileradio, WLO
Dept. of Transport
2572
2514
2558
Southern Bell Tel. Co.
2482
New York Tel. Co.
2482
Tel.
Co.
&
Potomac
Chesapeake
2538
WAE/WGB
Dept. of Transport
2582
VCO
Radio Corp. of America
2782
WCM
Dept. of Transport
2582
VDP
of
Transport
Dept.
2514
VBA
Dept. of Transport
2514
VBF
Dept. of Transport
2582
VAL
Mich. Bell Tel. Co.
2514
W FV
Tel.
&
Tel.
Co.
Pacific
2598
KQX
Lorain Co. Radio Corp.
2514
WAD
North -West Tel. Co., Ltd.
2590
CFW4
Chesapeake & Potomac Tel. Co. 2538
WHF
Dept.
of
Transport
2514
VCC
Dept. of Transport
2582
VAW
Central Radio Telegraph Co.
2514
WLC
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
2450
KLH
Radio
Corp.
of
P.R.
2530
WCT
Dept. of Transport
2514
VBE
Dept. of Transport
2514
VBB
Sault Ste. Marie Canal Admin. 2514
VDX
2482
Pacific
Tel.
&
Tel.
Co.
KOW
Dept. of Transport
2514
VCK
Dept. of Transport
2582
VAR
2782
Radio Corp. of America
WGK
2466
Southern Bell Tel. Co.
WFA
2514
Dept.
of
Transport
VBK
2514
Dept. of Transport
VBG
2538
Dept. of Transport
VOTW
North -West Telephone Co., Ltd. 2538
CFW
2558
American Tel. & Tel.
WAQ
2558
Diamond State Tel. Co.
WEH
2530
Dept. of Transport
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W LO
VCA
VPN2
WAK
WOX
2582
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2522 2590
2550 2582
2550 2582
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2582
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secrecy of communications laws, and that
your reception report (and the verification) will not cause any violation of the
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laws.
You might also wish to mention briefly
some details of your achievements in
DX'ing-such as the number of countries
you have QSL'd, how long you have been
DX'ing, etc. It adds a personal touch
to the report which could help you to get
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Vacuum
Tube
Quiz
By ROBERT P. BALIN
B.
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the earth.
In the first Tiros, which returned near Iy 23,000 useful TV cloud pictures to
earth following its launching last April,
these magnetic forces caused the satellite
to tilt gradually away from the predicted
position of its axis in space. In Tiros II,
the forces are being harnessed by a controllable magnetic field generated around
the satellite itself by wire coils on the
lower sides of the vehicle. Interacting
with the earth's magnetic field, this controllable field gives ground observers an
invisible "hand" to tilt the satellite on
command, in order to obtain a more advantageous angle.
Spherical "cage"
designed to produce
magnetic fields resembling those of the earth
was used in pre -launching
tests of Tiros II. Here,
Warren P. Manger, of the
RCA Astro- Electronics
Division, takes reading
of magnetic effect within
the wired "cage," preparatory to rotating the
satellite on its mount
for study of the
orientation system.
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both the Tiros I and II satellites are electronic clocks that control the timing of
cameras, tape recorders, and infrared
systems during each orbit more than
9000 solar cells on the top and sides of
the satellite to convert electrical energy
for operation of the electronic systems;
"yo -yo" weights which slow the satellite's spin from 120 rpm to 12 rpm as it
enters orbit; and five pairs of solid -fuel
spin -up rockets to restore spin momentum.
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HAVE
NOMINAL
MAXIMUM
SECONDARY TURNS
(Volts)
AT FULL LOAD
AT NO LOAD
9
17
11
21
2.5
5
CURRENT
LOAD
OUTPUT
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MINIMUM
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MAX. CURRENT
150
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spectacular results.
The booster can be powered by stealing plate and heater current from your
receiver. If you have a communications
set with an accessory socket, you can
easily tap the power off there. It will
be a little more trouble to borrow power
from sets not equipped with accessory
sockets. However, if you don't like to
delve into the wiring of your receiver, it's
High -gain
r.f. stage
brings
pepped -up
performance
to almost
any receiver
By
MIKE SWINK
KOVVR
BC -BOND
DX BOOSTER
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L3
2.5mh.
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tube
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-pin miniature tube socket, shield base
(Amphenol 147 -913 or equivalent)
1
7 -pin miniature tube shield (Amphenol 5 -401 or equivalent)
1-4" x 2'''4" x 214" aluminum box (Bud
CU -2103A or equiv. -see text)
Misc.- Hardware, grommet, rubber feet,
knob, etc.
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as critical.
The power supply is built on a separate chassis following the schematic
diagram. Parts placement here is not
at all critical. For economy's sake, a
1000-ohm, 1/2 -watt resistor could be used
instead of filter choke L4. Note that a
single binding post is used as a common
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the odd
world.
"Look," said Mike, "maybe I've got a
tin ear, but this hi-fi system sounds good
to me. We built the rig with the best
components. Why, from the hand-polished diamond stylus to the polyurethane
cone in the 30 -inch woofer, there just
aren't any better components."
"Perhaps, Michael, that's precisely the
trouble," the Professor said icily. "The
components are too good, and you're not
good enough. When I hired you to design
and install the ultimate in hi-fi equipment, I counted on your ingenuity as an
electronics entrepreneur. I thought that
with your electronics know -how and your
own native intelligence, you would be
able to handle the job."
Mike knew he was in trouble. When
the Professor contracted him to set up a
super stereo hi -fi system, he hadn't realized that any man could be such a stickler
for realism. The system really sounded
good, better than any other Mike had
heard, possibly better than any other
system in existence. Now he had to think
fast to protect his promised rewards.
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hi -fi testing
part
The
Square - Wave
Generator
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may sound complicated, this entire operation takes only about one -tenth of a
microsecond. When the process is complete, the circuit is once again in equilibrium, although the tubes have of course
reversed their relative positions.
When the next trigger pulse comes
along-positive, this time -the entire sequence takes place again, but in reverse.
The trigger pulse begins to drive the V1
grid positive. The tube again starts to
conduct, which simultaneously increases
its cathode bias voltage and decreases its
plate voltage. The grid of V2 starts to
go negative and the entire sequence
snowballs. The result: one ten -millionth
of a second later, V1 is conducting again
and V2 is cut off. Thus, the output from
the plate of V2 is a square wave, the frequency of which is determined by the
frequency of the input pulses.
In practice, the shape of the trigger
pulse is unimportant. The action of the
circuit, as we have seen, is so fast that
the entire reversal in either direction will
have taken place and completed itself in
the first one -ten -millionth of a second
that the pulse is applied. Consequently,
since the shape isn't important, the trigger pulse is usually a simple sine wave
the easiest kind to generate.
Sine and Square. One instrument using
the Schmitt Trigger circuit is the Heath
AG -10 sine -/square -wave generator. Figure 4 shows the Heath circuit in a
full block diagram. The basic frequency determining circuit is the Sulzer bridge
(for details, see the "Audio Generator"
series mentioned earlier). For a sine wave output signal, the output from the
Sulzer circuit is fed into a cathode follower, then to an attenuating network.
A sine -wave signal is also tapped off
the Sulzer bridge and applied to the
Schmitt circuit as a triggering pulse.
Thus, both sine- and square -wave output
frequencies are determined by the Sulzer
bridge.
Incidentally, since the two circuits do
not interfere with each other, both the
sine- and square -wave outputs can be
used simultaneously. The sine output,
for example, can be used as an external
sync signal for the scope during squarewave tests. The cathode follower between the bridge oscillator and the
Schmitt Trigger effectively isolates the
square -wave circuit from the oscillator,
Fig. 4. Block diagram of Heath AG -10 generator. Note wide use of cathode followers.
BRIDGED'''.
OSCILLATOR
CATHODE
FOLLOWER
ATTENUATOR
SINE -WAVE
OUTPUT
CATHODE
FOLLOWER
SQUARE-WAVE
OUTPUT
SCHMITT
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CATHODE
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SQUARE
WAVE
GENERATOR
AMPLIFIER
UNDER TEST
LOAD
Basic circuit for square -wave testing is shown above. With the switch
in position 1, check both generator and oscilloscope for good square
wave response. Then flip to position 2 to check the amplifier under
test. The waveforms below cover most common amplifier troubles.
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V V
Poor low- frequency
response, fair highs
f'f
Very bad low-
frequency response
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Low- frequency
Low -frequency
phase shift (lagging)
High -frequency
phase shift (lagging)
High- frequency
phase shift (leading)
Damped wave
oscillation (ringing)
taneously.
If a square wave of any given frequency goes through an amplifier and
comes out looking just like it did when it
went in, we know the amplifier is essentially flat over a wide band of frequencies. As a rule of thumb, this band
extends from one -tenth the fundamental
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pany's communications when its commercial rigs failed. The CB network was
handling 50 messages per hour.
In the midst of all this action, the band
"opened up," and skip interference began pouring in from 12W's out west. But
the 12W's, hearing the emergency operations on Channel 9, all announced that
they were clearing the channel so as not
to interfere.
The CB network was in operation,
without any interruption, until 3:00 p.m.
Sunday. The CB volunteers risked their
lives during "Donna." They tangled with
falling trees, downed electrical lines,
broken gas and water mains, high
maybe the guys with the hot mikes are water, and a frightened public.
the ones that give out with all the hot
In recognition of the contribution of
air when they finally decide to talk.
the CB'ers, Mr. William J. Riley, DiRemember Hurricane "Donna" last Sep- rector of the Sarasota County Civil
tember? Roland Wendt, 7W1913, of Defense Council, wrote an official comSarasota, Fla., and 26 other Florida mendation to the Secretary of the FCC.
CB'ers do. They were part of it. The His letter said, in part, "I hope this
story of this small band of resourceful letter will serve to make you aware of
CB'ers provided a much needed tribute the tremendous potential this body of
for CB, and it's also pretty interesting. men presents toward safeguarding life
Here's what happened.
and limb. I fervently pray that other
When "Donna" was on the way to areas of our state and great country are
Florida, "Shorty" Gilbert, 7W0980, and blessed with men such as these; ready,
a group of other CB'ers stuck a ground willing and available to help in time of
plane on the roof of the Sarasota County need." A list of all the participating
Court House. Roland Wendt set up a CB CB'ers was included.
rig in the basement of the building. By
After such a glowing report, we hate to
10:00 p.m. Friday (Sept. 9 ), the station pour cold water on the fire with some
was ready for emergency operation, and scuttlebutt picked up from an FCC
25 mobile units were standing by await- source -who wishes to remain nameless
ing instructions. "Donna" finally blew -but we'd better. It seems that the boys
into town at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, and the in Washington are somewhat riled about
CB network went into action.
the many complaints that they have been
The population of Sarasota County receiving on the improper use of CB. The
was hustled into shelters and a CB mo- squawks have come mostly from "combile unit was stationed at each shelter. mercials" who feel that the "rag -chewA CB mobile unit was also stationed at ers" have ruined their investment in CB
the power company to keep the emer- equipment.
gency- repair truck dispatcher informed
So the FCC had its field offices make a
of dangerous conditions caused by the spot check as to the amount of nonwinds. Land -line telephone service began sense going on in each call area. One
to fail about 8:00 p.m. and CB radio was of the areas reported that 82% of the
the only organized service in contact transmissions were unnecessary. After
with the "outside world."
7:00 p.m. the figure went up to almost
When all the power lines went down, 100 %.
the base station kept operating from an
These FCC "surveys" more often than
emergency power supply. One local not herald a rule change. In other words,
broadcasting station was abandoned and there's a good possibility that the old
another lost communications with its FCC rule -changing bandwagon may soon
news -gathering mobile units. CB mobile be rolling down our alley again. I hope
units filled in with reports to the sta- that the legitimate users of CB don't get
tion, and then took over the power com- run over by it.
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circuit
Tra
r5i5tpr Tester
of unsoldering transistors just to test them, and want a dependable transistor tester, this project
is for you. With this tester, you'll be
able to check most transistors without
removing them from the circuit. In one
simple operation, it will tell you the quality of the transistor and show up leaky
or shorted units.
You don't have to worry about elaborate circuitry, critical wiring, or expensive
components. Construction costs are kept
down since no meters are used in the
tester; a pair of lamps serve as indicators. You should be able to build the
unit in an evening-for less than ten
IF you're tired
dollars.
Construction. The transistor tester is
housed in a 4" x 4" x 2" aluminum box
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PARTS LIST
(two type "C" cells in series)
-3 -volt battery
-equivalent)
-2 -volt, 60 -ma.
or equiv-
SI
-4"
174 or equivalent)
Misc.- hardware,
PRI.
TRANSISTOR
JI
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COLLECTOR
UNDER
TEST
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BASE
BASE CURRENT
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CURRENT
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GOOD-
BAD
BI
OFF
HOW IT WORKS
The transistor tester is basically an audio oscillator in which the transistor under test becomes an integral part of the circuit. The strength
of oscillation provides a relative measure of the
transistor's quality.
In the simplified schematic of the unit (above),
power switch Si has been omitted and the battery
is shown connected in the p -n -p position of SI.
Transformer T1 is used in a Hartley oscillator
circuit and as a step -up transformer. One half of
the primary of Ti (A) serves as the transistor's
collector load, the other half (B) for audio feedback. Capacitor Ci tunes Ti's primary to raise
the oscillator voltage on T1's secondary to the
point where neon lamp 12 will fire. The brightness
of 12 depends on the quality and characteristics
of the transistor under test.
Emitter current is measured by the brightness
of lamp 11, which also serves to limit the transistor's current drain to less than 50 ma. Potentiometer R1 sets the base current of the transistor; resistor R2 maintains a minimum resistance
in the base circuit. Feedback from the collector
to the base passes through capacitor C2, which
also blocks d.c. from the base.
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It's
ham's world
Amateur radio clubs throughout America are
extending
More than 105,000 United States Citizens 18 years of age or older have been
licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission to operate low -power, short -
Over two-thirds of the students enrolled in Allied Radio's Novice Amateur Course
will pass the FCC exam held during the last session and obtain their ham licenses.
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which can be opened only by the volunteer examiner. First, you demonstrate
your ability to receive and send 5 wpm
of code. Then, assuming you pass, you
tackle the written quiz. All papers, together with the volunteer examiner's
certification, go back to the district office. In a few weeks, you will have your
ham ticket.
Amateur radio clubs around the country
sponsor code and radio theory training
classes for those interested in ham radio.
At the end of the course they conduct the
FCC examination. Booklets on learning
code, theory, and FCC regulations are
published by the American Radio Relay
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Y -RAD
Radio Club
John Fisher
Rm. 206 Theta Chi
Storrs, Conn.
Burbank, Calif.
25 S. Halifax Dr.
Box 783
Fresno, Calif.
P. O.
Hawthorne, Calif.
W6VPZ Radio Club (C)
Henry Lulli, W6OLZ
175 N. Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, Calif.
Lancaster, Calif.
San Fernando Valley Radio Club
William Cassillas, K6BAU
7657 Hinds Ave.
Vanderlip
Santa Ana, Calif.
18811
E.
Whiting, Ind.
Radio Club
James N. Dillman
P. O. Box 4026
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Dunsmuir, Calif.
Hephzibah, Ga.
Kennehoochee Amateur
Radio Club
H. C. Mersereau, K4YRO
P. 0. Box 160
Marietta, Ga.
Danville, Ill.
Montgomery County AREC
D. A. Hoover
401 E. Wood
Hillsboro, Ill.
J. R. House, K9HUY
RFD 3
Kankakee, ill.
Club
Havre, Mont.
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Commercial Ave.
Avenel, N. J.
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Mecklenburg Amateur
Radio Society
Robert W. Reed
Box 3230 (T)
Charlotte, N. C.
New Rochelle
Gray Berry. K2SJN
c/o C.D. Office
281 Washington Ave.
New Rochelle, N. Y.
Delehanty Institute
Mr. Ward. Registrar
E. 11th St.
New York 3, N. Y.
117
(nominal charge)
RCA
Institute
(nominal charge)
Ogdensburg Amateur Radio Club
Bob Gerecke, WA2FJN
16 Academy Place
Ogdensburg, N. Y.
Box 91
Sioux Fails,
S. D.
F. E.
Kinston, N.
C.
of Knoxville (C)
Lamb, K4VZI
6007 Kaywood Dr.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Corpus Christi Amateur
Radio Club
Gene Henderson, K5WQF
P. 0. Box 2073
Corpus Christi, Texas
Kenneth M. Hydeman
48 Short St.
Tiffin, Ohio
Box 12282
Fort Worth, Texas
O. T.
Keith
Box 43
Communications Club of
Carter, Okla.
Allentown, Pa.
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur
Radio Club
Robert R. Rothrock, K3MAZ
1719 Callone Ave.
Bethlehem, Pa.
Coke Center Radio Club
H. S. Dolde, K3BTF
818 Morrell Ave.
Connellsville, Pa.
Rochester Amateur Radio
Assn., Inc.
Peter C. Trapolino, K2RIT
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signal ground. The emitter of Q1 is
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possible. Stations may change schedule
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notice. Please send all reports to P. O. Box
254, Haddonfield, N. J., in time to reach your
Short-Wave Editor by the eighth of each
month.
Bechuanaland -ZNB, Mafeking, operates on
5900 kc. only and not on 8225 kc. as often
reported. In South Africa it is heard at 0555
s /on with Morse ID to 0600, music to 0615,
relayed news from South Africa to 0635, music to 0700 s /off; s /on again at 1155 with
Morse ID, news from Johannesburg to 1220,
music to 1430 s /off. On Sundays there is no
program at 0555; the later program runs from
1300 to 1430. (ZSPEIA)
Canada-The Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
carries Eng. daily to Europe at 1530 -1600
(1530-1615 Saturdays and Sundays) on 15,320
and 11,720 kc.; to the Caribbean and Latin
American areas daily at 1800-1830 on 15,190
and 11,760 kc.; to Eastern and Central areas
of Northern Canada daily at 1700 -1745, and to
Central and Western areas daily at 2000 -0205,
on 11,720 and 9585 kc. There is also an Eng.
mailbag on Sundays to Europe at 1530 -1600
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