Publisher & Editor-In-Chief
Leo Simpson, B.Bus.
Editor
Greg Swain, B.Sc.(Hons .)
Technical Staff
John Clarke, B.E.(Elec.)
Robert Flynn
FEATURES
6 UHF Shenanigans with a VCR by Leo Simpson
How to use your VCR to tune UHF TV stations
17 Silicon Chip Hifi Review by Leo Simpson
Realistic Nova-15 two-way loudspeakers
40 Amateurs Link Coast to Coast by Ross Tester
With a little help from Aussat
50 AT-Compatible Kit Computer by Greg Swain
Build it yourself and save money
68 The Evolution of Electric Railways by Bryan Maher
Pt.2 - Steam locomotives come of age
90 Digital Fundamentals, Pt.2 by Louis Frenzel
Teach yourself digitial electronics
PROJECTS TO BUILD
10 1 00W Amplifier Module to Build by Leo Simpson
Rugged design has full output protection
28 24V to 12V DC Converter for Trucks by John Clarke
Runs 12V CB radios from 24V
33 Passive lnfrared Movement Detector by Branco Justic
Add it for your home alarm system
46 Build the Speedi-Watt by Leo Simpson
Universal speed control and lamp dimmer
76 1 GHz Digital Frequency Meter, Pt.2 by Steve Payor
Building the printed circuit boards
SPECIAL COLUMNS
62 Serviceman's Log by the original TV serviceman
All this in a brand new set
73 Amateur Radio by Garry Cratt
Tuning in to the VHF bands
87 The Way I See It by Neville Williams
Is the electronic servicing industry dragging its feet?
DEPARTMENTS
2
Publisher's Letter
5 News & Views
18 Circuit Notebook
84 Product Showcase
96 Market Centre
Regular Contributors
Neville Williams, FIREE, VK2XV
Bryan Maher, M.E. B.Sc.
Jim Yalden, VK2YGY
Garry Cratt, VK2YBX
Jim Lawler, MTETIA
Photography
Bob Donaldson
Editorial Advisory Panel
Philip Watson, MIREE, VK2ZPW
Norman Marks
Steve Payor, B.Sc., B.E.
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