Fair Radio Sales Company Inc.

Five Star Rating *****

Fair Radio Sales Company Inc.: "Surplus Electronics "
Have you been looking for that "hard to find part" we found a hard to find outlet for them.

Check this one out - you won't be sorry you did.

Startups

Startups: "START-UP APPLICATIONS
DO YOU REALLY NEED ALL OF THEM?"

Highly recommended:******

This just came in from one of the lists from David Berstein AA6YQ.

After many years in computers and on the internet I can truely say that these are really good sites for anyone just starting out and needing to learn more on how to get a handle on what your machine is doing in the background.

Here you will find allot of information on your windows operating systems and how to undo as well as avoid many of the pitfalls of many situations involving the various Windows Operating systems. Updates are done on these sites often.

Dave says here are some additional URLs you may find useful as well:

http://www.greatis.com/appdata/index.html
- provides lists of necessary, optional, an useless startup applications.

http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?
articleID=12803660
- describes good hygiene for Windows 98

http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/resource.php
- provides an explanation of the Windows Resources problem

http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/resource.htm
- another explanation of the Windows Resources problem


7&3
Bob
KE5CTY

Transistors and much much more

Have Fun Building,



Transistors - General Purpose - C1815:
"Hello. Welcome to Futurlec.

The ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Superstore. To find the component your looking for, either search by Part Number or visit the relative department."

Very good prices and thorough stock of parts and accessories for the builder or just for plan fun.

7&3,
BOB
KE5CTY

Logger by K4CY

Logger by K4CY: Logger current version: Beta 7 Zakanaka

One of the most easy to use yet most extensive Logging Programs around today even does CW and PSK for you. Don't worry about the "Beta" thing. It works just as is and if you have any trouble it will be negligible and easily rectified.

For general logging this can't be beat. Great customer service through the Yahoo!! Groups email that can be delivered right to your pop3 email program.

If you want everything in one place this is the one to get.

Don't miss this one!!! :0)

7&3
BOB
KE5CTY

FlexRadio Systems - Software Defined Radios: Home

FlexRadio Systems - Software Defined Radios: Home: "The First HF SDR Transceiver for Amateur Radio
It's the radio that just keeps getting better!
FlexRadio Systems delivers the first truly open Software Defined Radio platform for general use and experimentation by Amateur Radio operators. Read the SDR Articles by AC5OG and the SDR-1000 Product Information. "

Here it is: The radio of the future. Simple yet complete and customer service that can't be beat.

QRZ Callsign Database

QRZ Callsign Database: "QRZ Database and Information Pages
Name Search - find a listing by name, address, zip code, etc.
Biography Search - search thousands of ham bios for specific topics
Edit / Update Callsign Info - update your callsign info here...
Ham Census - how many hams are there n your state?
Old Callsigns - the 1993 QRZ callsign database
Expired Callsigns - look here for recycled callsigns
License Renewals - update or renew your license online
Vanity Calls - how to apply for a custom callsign"

Whether your an old ham or brand new you can't go wrong with this one. This is one of the most extensive sites for Ham radio I have seen in a while.

Found my old call sign here.

7&3,
BOB
KE5CTY

hfradio.org - Propagation - HF and SWL Live Propagation Data and Forecasts

hfradio.org - Propagation - HF and SWL Live Propagation Data and Forecasts: "eAlert Service - receive automated e-mail alerts of live propagation information.

Do you wish to be e-mailed when the Solar / Geomagnetic conditions (Flux, Ap, Kp, Solar Wind, Sunspot Number, and so on) change? This is the HFRadio.org eAlert Service which is an automated e-mail alert that is sent to your e-mail address (which could be tied to your pager, cellphone, or PDA, for instance) whenever certain conditions change (Ap, Kp, Flux). This allows you to stay informed about current conditions. "

This is absolutely one of the most accurate services I have seen in a long time. I have been using this service for a while now and have gotten many mailings which I have checked out at the government sites. All of the data you will get is accurate and best of all relevent.

GUD DX'ing
BOB,
KE5CTY

K1DWU Dot Net

K1DWU Dot Net: "Recent Ham Trader Ads "

Sick of the not so "Auction Prices" at e-Bay here is a really gud alternative done by a second generation Ham.

Nice call sign search too,
BOB
KE5CTY

Near-Real-Time MUF Map

Near-Real-Time MUF Map: "Near-Real-Time MUF Map"

Whether your on 2 meters 6 meters or HF you'll love this real time MUF map that I found. Just follow the instructions.

BTW - makes a great screen saver Hi Hi.

Cu on the bands
BOB
KE5CTY

VE7CC DX Cluster

VE7CC DX Cluster: "With the setup shown, the program is waiting for incoming connections from logging programs on port 7300. If the logging program is running in the same machine, use the local telnet loopback port (127.0.0.1 :7300). If the logging program is in a different machine, telnet to this machines IP address at port 7300. The number of logging program connections is unlimited. To enable or disable this feature, you need to go to 'Configuration>Ports/Logging Program>Logging Program Connection>Telnet'."

It just got easier. I now have this Cluster program by VE7CC configured for three different logging programs that I own, including LOGGER32 - N1MM - and others.

You won't be sorry you tried this one believe me.

With this one the VU4 will only be a click away and best of all IT'S FREE.

Gud DX'ing,
BOB
KE5CTY

YPlog by Tony Field (VE6YP)

Here is one of the best logging programs that I have seen in quite a while. I was really impressed with how easy it was to configure. Not only a great back up for contesting, but could very well be a good main logging program

Hope you like it.
7&3 fer nw,
BOB
KE5CTY

Tony Field (VE6YP): "YPlog for WIN95/98/ME/NT/2K is a ham radio logging and radio control program. The control panel works with all Icom, Kenwood, some Yaesu and Ten-Tec radios. If no compatible radio is available, the logging features may be used without a radio connected. Extensive contesting features are included for many international contests "

Looking For The Rare One

Advancing Ham Radio

Many of us have seen it before. Working late at night trying to find the one that we need in the log for that one rare contact that will make the difference for the next award.

However never before has it been easier than after you have installed the Cluster Program from VE7CC. One of the greatest programs for really zeroing in on what is happening on the air this author has seen yet.

Try it I think you'll like it.
Advancing Ham Radio

7&3 fer nw,
BOB
KE5CTY

Advancing Ham Radio

Advancing Ham Radio

Everyday there is something new happening in the world of Ham Radio.

New equipment, modes, new ways of doing old things, old ways of doing new things.

One thing that will always be true of Ham Radio
is that there is never a dull moment for the
Ham who is out to "finish the job".

What is the job you ask?

Promote the hobby in as pure a way as possible, passing on good solid operating methods while teaching old ways, learning new m