From: military-radio-guy Full-Name: Dennis R Starks To: military radio collectors#3 Fcc: Sent Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 02:48:27 Subject: MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Mar.30/99 Message-ID: <19990330.024738.11791.5.military-radio-guy@juno.com> X-Status: Sent X-Mailer: Juno 1.49 MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Mar.30/99 Index: SHORTWAVE NEWS OF YUGOSLAV ACTION; SPECIAL EVENT REPORT; Timonium Hamfest, NEW HIGH TECH DOWNED AIRCREW GADJET; HUMOR; *********************************************** SHORTWAVE NEWS OF YUGOSLAV ACTION; You don't have to tune very far from the amateur HF bands to find different perspectives of the current crisis in Kosovo. NATO air strikes against Yugoslav targets resumed March 26, and many overseas correspondents have been expelled from Yugoslavia by the Milosevic regime. Larry Magne, editor-in-chief of International Broadcasting Services Ltd which publishes Passport to World Band Radio, says Voice of Russia World Service, Radio Tirana, Radio Yugoslavia, and the BBC World Service offer a variety of points of view on the current happenings in the Balkans. International Broadcasting Services keeps an ear on world shortwave broadcasts from its primary monitoring site in Paraguay. "Voice of Russia is interesting because they've sort of taken up the Serb cause," Magne explained. "In a way, their reaction is more important because they have some clout." Radio Tirana, from the Albanian capital, supports the other side of the conflict in which ethnic Albanians in Yugoslavia seek some degree of independence, while Radio Yugoslavia will offer the perspective of the Milosevic regime. Magne said it's hard to beat the BBC World Service for a more neutral position. Magne said he considered it a bit odd that Radio Yugoslavia, with powerful transmitters installed under the Tito regime, still was on the air as of March 25, but IBS monitoring indicated the station was active on 7115 kHz 0100-0130 UTC. The shortwave station is "typically, the first thing they go after" when bombing, he said. Voice of Russia and Radio Tirana both can be found evenings within the amateur 40-meter band (the 41-meter international broadcasting allocation). IBS monitored Radio Tirana on 7160 kHz between 0245 and 0400 UTC. Russia is available on 7125, 7180, and 7250, as well as other frequencies. IBS has monitored Voice of Russia on 12,000, 12,020, 12,040, and 15,595 kHz during the last 24 hours. Magne said the economic crisis in Russia has made that country's international broadcasting schedule a bit more unpredictable than in the days when it was known as Radio Moscow. Magne says 5975 kHz is the best spot for the BBC World Service. Croatian Radio also has been heard evenings on 9925 kHz. "Radio France Internationale, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and others are adding transmissions to the Balkans, so it is not inconceivable that some of the international broadcasters with access to large transmitting facilities may add frequencies because of the Balkan situation," Magne said. Radio B92 (92.5 MHz) in Belgrade has been shut down by the Yugoslav government but has attempted to continued to broadcast via the Internet to avoid possible censorship. IBS says it has an unconfirmed report that the independent Radio B92 will be rebroadcast on shortwave to Yugoslavia and much of Europe. "The shortwave broadcast supposedly will operate this weekend from 0700 UTC (Saturday March 27) on 11415 USB," Magne said. "This reported transmission would appear to be via the facilities of an existing Western European hobby pirate station, probably using a modified ham rig and thus at very low power." B92's Web site, http://www.b92.net/, does not mention a shortwave broadcast. The site offers English-language broadcasts, but these generally have been unavailable since the bombing began. The Web site suggests listeners try the Real Broadcast Network if they experience problems. Magne confirmed that Radio B92 Web service has been intermittent but said the station was managing to get through using telephone lines to feed its audio. The Web site also provides news in English and Serbian. B92 also has been distributing audio files of its news bulletins in Serbian at http://www.webactive.com/webactive/events/b92/b92live.ram or http://www.xs4all.nl/~opennet/audio/live_feed.ram. These have been intermittently available the past week, but service is spotty and disconnects frequent. Passport to World Band Radio and Passport to Web Radio are available from the ARRL. Passport to World Band Radio is $20 (order item 7202); Passport to Web Radio is $19.95 (order item 7059). Visit http://www.arrl.org/catalog/ for more information. Woodie *********************************************** SPECIAL EVENT REPORT; Timonium Hamfest, 27 / 28 March 99 The Timonium Hamfest is one of the older and larger Hamfest in the northeast, located right above Baltimore off I-83. its a two day affair with Saturday being the best day, this year I was their on Sunday only. At most every Hamfest in the northeast their are the same group of collectors and dealers so I wont go into that. the usual Hummer and stuff were there, the only exception was a German Mercedes truck called a Imigog or something like that with a note on it that they can be bought through an importer for the small sum of $7,500.00 to $10,000.00 each. no comparison to U.S. iron. Their were several green radios in different prices, tried to get AB1 ( Mr Smith ) to buy a PRC- 41 for $300.00 with all accessory ( ugly antenna ect. ) but neither had the stomach to pay that much. lots of test equipment of fortes and fifties vintage, saw a HP-608, PRC test set with no case and weird green microwave stuff . Did see a tuning unit from a BC-211?(223) think it was a TU-6 remember when they were as common as dirt. This is the first one I've seen in years. Company called Ontario Surplus was selling portable tower systems and other green bits and pieces, can not think of making a tower of more then two or three of the tubular sections without it being a disaster. the complete kits were $275.00 to $325.00 with the cranks , tubes ,guy plates and all the other stuff ( Verey big ) . Did get a Ham who traveled with AB1 to buy a field mast kit for $50.00 and think its his first peace of green stuff ( he is a two way guy ). after he gets to putting those pipes and stuff together he will be hooked ( if it don't kill him ). Think their was about 30% more people buying and selling green stuff then last year, lot more camo in the crowd. overall not a significant number of the total event, but its a growing number just the same. Ray Fantini *********************************************** NEW HIGH TECH DOWNED AIRCREW GADJET; Well, were exercising our Armed Forces again, and it's time for a look at another nifty piece of technology. Some of you may remember the 1960's pilot's emergency radio on 243 Mhz, with it's beacon and two way voice with MCW backup. Not a bad piece of equipment in it's day, but today's NATO pilot carries something better. It's a military grade GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver, paired with a digital/voice satellite transceiver, as well as a UHF HT. I think it puts Dick Tracy's wrist radio to shame. Take a look as CSEL (Combat Survivor Evader Locator). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/infoelect/csel/ Best of all the battery lasts 21 days. Of course, civilian versions are already in the works... Basically a GPS/Cell Phone combo. de K0CM Randy Hoops *********************************************** HUMOR; Headlines Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkers Survivor of siamese twins joins parents Iraqi head seeks arms Panda mating fails; Veterinarian takes over Enraged cow injures farmer with ax Miners refuse to work after death Two soviet ships collide, one dies 2 sisters reunited after 18 years in checkout counter Killer sentenced to die for second time in 10 years Never withhold herpes infection from loved one Drunken drivers paid $1000 in '84 If strike isn't settled quickly, it may last a while ----------------------------------------------------------------- MORE GOOD SIGNS On an electrician's truck; "Let us remove your shorts." In a non-smoking area: "If we see you smoking, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action." On a Maternity Room door: "Push, Push, Push" On a front door: "Everyone on these premises is a vegetarian except the dog." **At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you are looking for, you've come to the right place." **On a scientist's door: "Gone Fission" **On a Taxidermist's window: "We really know our stuff." **In a Podiatrist's window: "Time wounds all heels." **At a Butcher Shop "Let me meat your needs." **At a used car lot: "Second Hand Cars in first crash condition" **On a fence outside a residence: "Salesmen welcome. Dog Food is expensive." **At a car dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment." **Outside a muffler repair shop: "No appointment necessary - We'll hear you coming." **Outside a hotel: "Help! We need Inn-experienced people." **In a dry cleaning shop: "Drop your pants here." **On a desk in a Reception Room: "We shoot every 3rd salesman, and the 2nd one just left." **In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Will be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!" **On a music teacher's door: "Out Chopin" **At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you would pay your electric bill promptly. However, if you don't, you will be." **In a Beauty Shop: "Dye Now!" **On the door of a computer store: "Out for a quick byte." **In a restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come on in and get fed up." **Inside a bowling alley: "Please be quiet. We need to hear a pin drop." **On the door of a Music Library: "Bach in a Minuet" **In the front yard of a funeral home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait. "In a Counselor's office: "Growing old is mandatory. Growing wise is optional." ----------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time, there were two guys who wanted to pick up women on a beach. One was Italian (Vito) and the other was Russian (Vladamir). Vito had no problem picking up gorgeous women; he was the most popular guy on the beach. But Vladamir had no success. Vladamir: "Vito! How do you do it? How do you attract so many beautiful women?" Vito: "Well, I'll tell ya! But it's a secret . . just between you and me. I don't want my system to become too public." Vladamir: "OK. Its a deal." Vito: "You see those potatoes over there? Well, every time I come to the beach I take one and put it in my Speedos. When the women see it they come running from miles around." Vladamir: "That's it? I can do that." The next day, Vladamir went over to the produce stand and picked out the biggest, most perfectly shaped potato he could find. He then went into the changing room and slipped it into his Speedos. As he walked out onto the beach he immediately noticed that women AND men began to take notice of him. "Its working, he thought." But soon he began to realize that they were not looking interested but rather upset, almost disgusted by the sight of him. He rushed over to Vito and asked "Vito, what's the problem? Why isn't it working?" Vito: "Because you're supposed to put the potato in the front ----------------------------------------------------------------- A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn, she rolled the dice and she landed on "Science & Nature". Her question was, "If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?" She thought for a time and then asked, "Is it on or off?" ----------------------------------------------------------------- As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful!" "Hell," said Herman, "It's not just one car. It's hundreds of them!" *********************************************** (The preceding was a product of the"Military Collector Group Post", an international email magazine dedicated to the preservation of history and the equipment that made it. Unlimited circulation of this material is authorized so long as the proper credits to the original authors, and publisher or this group are included. For more information conserning this group contact Dennis Starks at, military-radio-guy@juno.com) ***********************************************