Silicon ChipMarket Centre - October 1988 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Those wonderful infrared remote controls
  4. Feature: Electronics & Brock's BMW Blaster by Leo Simpson
  5. Vintage Radio: Checking out the power supply by John Hill
  6. Project: Build an FM Stereo Transmitter by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  7. Review: Yamaha's Brilliant New CD Player by Leo Simpson
  8. Project: High Performance FM Antenna by Bob Flynn & Leo Simpson
  9. Feature: The Way I See It by Neville Willaims
  10. Serviceman's Log: A wooly picture at Wollongong by The Original TV Serviceman
  11. Project: The Classic Matchbox Crystal Set by Steve Payor
  12. Subscriptions
  13. Project: The LED-Light House Number by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  14. Feature: The Evolution of Electric Railways by Bryan Maher
  15. Back Issues
  16. Feature: Amateur Radio by Garry Cratt, VK2YBX
  17. Market Centre
  18. Advertising Index
  19. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "High Performance FM Antenna":
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1988 - High Performance FM Antenna (AUD $10.00)
Articles in this series:
  • The Way I See It (November 1987)
  • The Way I See It (December 1987)
  • The Way I See It (January 1988)
  • The Way I See It (February 1988)
  • The Way I See It (March 1988)
  • The Way I See It (April 1988)
  • The Way I See It (May 1988)
  • The Way I See It (June 1988)
  • The Way I See it (July 1988)
  • The Way I See It (August 1988)
  • The Way I See It (September 1988)
  • The Way I See It (October 1988)
  • The Way I See It (November 1988)
  • The Way I See It (December 1988)
  • The Way I See It (January 1989)
  • The Way I See It (February 1989)
  • The Way I See It (March 1989)
  • The Way I See It (April 1989)
  • The Way I See It (May 1989)
  • The Way I See It (June 1989)
  • The Way I See It (July 1989)
  • The Way I See It (August 1989)
  • The Way I See It (September 1989)
  • The Way I See It (October 1989)
  • The Way I See It (November 1989)
  • The Way I See It (December 1989)
Items relevant to "The Classic Matchbox Crystal Set":
  • Silicon Chip article scan, October 1988 - Classic Matchbox Crystal Set (AUD $10.00)
Articles in this series:
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (November 1987)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (December 1987)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (January 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (February 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (March 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (April 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (May 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (June 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (July 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (August 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (September 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (October 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (November 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (December 1988)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (January 1989)
  • The Evolution Of Electric Railways (February 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (March 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (April 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (May 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (June 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (July 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (August 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (September 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (October 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (November 1989)
  • The Evolution Of Electric Railways (December 1989)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (January 1990)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (February 1990)
  • The Evolution of Electric Railways (March 1990)
Articles in this series:
  • Amateur Radio (November 1987)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1987)
  • Amateur Radio (February 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (March 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (April 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (May 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (August 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (November 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1988)
  • Amateur Radio (January 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (April 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (May 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (August 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (November 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1989)
  • Amateur Radio (February 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (March 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (April 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (May 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1990)
  • The "Tube" vs. The Microchip (August 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (November 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1990)
  • Amateur Radio (January 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (February 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (March 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (April 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (May 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (August 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (November 1991)
  • Amateur Radio (January 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (February 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (March 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (August 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (November 1992)
  • Amateur Radio (January 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (March 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (May 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (July 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (August 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (October 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1993)
  • Amateur Radio (February 1994)
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  • Amateur Radio (May 1994)
  • Amateur Radio (June 1994)
  • Amateur Radio (September 1994)
  • Amateur Radio (December 1994)
  • Amateur Radio (January 1995)
  • CB Radio Can Now Transmit Data (March 2001)
  • What's On Offer In "Walkie Talkies" (March 2001)
  • Stressless Wireless (October 2004)
  • “Degen” Synthesised HF Communications Receiver (January 2007)
  • WiNRADiO: Marrying A Radio Receiver To A PC (January 2007)
  • PICAXE-08M 433MHz Data Transceiver (October 2008)
  • Half-Duplex With HopeRF’s HM-TR UHF Transceivers (April 2009)
  • Dorji 433MHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2012)
T CEN·1· Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. PROJECT REPAIRS PROJECT REPAIRS - Having trouble getting your EA/ETI/SC kit to work? Phone (03) 7 49 3480 for estimate or send kit to K. Hunter, 5 Yatama Crescent, Werribee 3030. FOR SALE NEW 64K-256K PRINTER BUFFER design release. VER 4.0 and REV G boards now available. Double-sided PCB, EPROM and instructions: $39 .00. Optional additions include 2 by 7 -segment LED front panel display of percentage full, 1 to 99 copies select, 3 polled computer inputs, printer switches, computer switches, and serial converter boards. For a free catalog sent a 37c stamp to: Don McKenzie, 29 Ellesmere Crescent, Tullamarine 3043. RADIO/TV RESTORERS - We have a large stock of new valves . Send SAE for list or phone Shellharbour TV Service , 268 Mary St, Shellharbour, 2529. (042) 95 1175. EPROMS 2764 $4, 27256 $6, 27512 $10, 74HC374 $1, uP6800 $3, 6802 $4. All minimum quantity 100. Transistors - PNP 2N2907 A 5c, mimimum quantity 1000. Ask for Winnie on (02) 344 0173 after 6.30pm. Oatley Electronics - for exclusive and selected kits. These prices will not be repeated. Passive lnfrared Movement Detector Kit (SILICON CHIP, Dec. 1987): a PIR detector employs body heat detection and represents the most reliable type of detector currently available. This unit employs a dual pyroelectric detector and its performance is equalled by only the more expensive commercial equivalents. With the wide-angle lens fitted this unit has a view of 90 ° and a useful range of more than 1 0 metres. The narrow angle lens gives a useful ran ge of more than 25 metres! The kit include both the lenses and a scaled pattern of the lens housing. The lens housing consists of thin tin plate which 100 SILICON CHIP is easy to cut out and solder. On special until the end of this month for an incredible low price of only $44.95 including p&p (normally $57 .95). Metal box not included. Satellite Siren/Backup Siren Kit (EA, Sept. 1987): comes into action when the main alarm power is interrupted or the vehicle battery is disconnected. This unit is simple to install; it requires only two connections to your existing alarm system. What's in the kit? - 1 PCB plus kit components, 1 battery holder, 1 barrel key switch with two keys, and a suitable plastic case. All this for only $39.95 incl. p&p (normally $55.00). PCB and components kit only $16.90. UHF Remote Controlled Key Kit (EA, Jan. 1986): this multi-purpose unit is on special for only $41.95 plus $2.50 p&p. For full details see our advert in SILICON CHIP, July 1988. Stereo VU Meter Kit (EA, June 1987): the kit includes the stereo meter movement and is priced to clear at an incredible low price of only $9.95 (normally $17.95) plus $1.50 p&p. Only while they last. FM Transmitter Kit: professional quality - low noise - has pre-emphasis suits microphones, guitars, instruments etc. See EA, Sept. 1986. You can buy the complete kit which even includes the preamp for only $14.95 plus $1.50 p&p to clear stock. Want more information on a listed kit? Just send us $1 .00 and a stamp and we will send you a complete copy of the instructions. If at a later stage you decide to buy the kit, simply tell us not to include the instructions and subtract $1.00 from the kit price. Mail address: Oatley Electronics, PO Box 89, Oatley, NSW 2223. Shop address: 5 Lansdowne Parade, Oatley West, Sydney, NSW 2223. Phone (02) 579 4985. Shop hours: Mon; Wed; Thur; and Fri. between 10am and 5pm. Also Saturday between 10am and 1 pm. Telephone orders: Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa Card accepted with phone orders. Minimum order on a credit card Is $15.00 Mail orders: Bankcard, Visa Card, Mastercard, cheques and postal money orders accepted. Advertisers Index Allied Capacitors .................. 11 Altronics ....................... . 40-43 Arista Electronics .... .. ...... .. ... 39 Avtek ........ ..... ...... ......... .... IBC Bell lRH .. ...... ........ ...... ........ 19 Contact International .......... .. 95 Dauner Electronics .............. 4 7 David Reid Electronics .... ...... 13 Dick Smith Electronics .. .. . 62,63 82,83,87 Elmeasco .. ........ .. ........ ...... IFC Geoff Wood Electronics .... .. .. 89 Jaycar Electronics ...... .... 24-27 72-75 J.V. Tuners .. .. .... .... .. ...... .... . 47 Kenwood Australia ... ... .. .... OBC Marantz Australia ............ 50,51 Pre Pak Electronics .. .. .... .. .. .. 69 RCS Radio .... .... .. .. .............. 96 Rod Irving Electronics ..... 34,35 92,93 Scan Audio ........ .. .......... ..... 11 PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd , 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207 . Phone (02) 587 3491 . • Jemal Products, 5 Forge St, Welshpool , WA 6106. Phone (09) 350 5555 . • Marday Services, 2139 Great North Rd , Avondale, Auckland , NZ . Phone 88 5730. BOOKS & PLANS LOW SPEED GENERATORS for windmills, water turbines, steam engines. The definitive book: "The Homebuilt Dynamo" (1987) , 182 pages, 8.5" x 12", hardback. Generator design and construction with ceramic magnets. Complete plans, 268 photographs, step-by-step construction details. $A85.00 postpaid airmail (brochure $A5.00 refundable). Todd-Forbes Publishing, 627 West Coast Road, Oratia, Auckland .