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centimetre (Max. 10cm). Closing date: five weeks prior to month of sale.
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of paper & send it with your cheque or credit card details to: Silicon Chip
Classifieds, PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097. Or fax the details to (02)
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ANTIQUE RADIO
ANTIQUE RADIO restorations. Your
one-stop radio repair shop. Specialising
in restoring vintage radios, including
chassis rewiring, re-condensing, quality
new parts, valves, valve sockets,
speakers, power & audio transformers.
Second hand radio dials & parts for most
brands & models. About 400 radios in
stock for sale, restoration & parts. Every
restored wireless is covered by a 2year warranty on parts & labour. We
restore damaged woodwork & cabinets
& French polish (approx. 40 coats).
Vintage car radios available for sale or
restoration. Repairs done on tape decks.
Open Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12.30-Spm.
109 Cann St, Bass Hill, NSW 2197.
Phone (02) 645 3173 BH or (02) 726
1613 AH.
FOR SALE
Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $_ _ _ _ or please debit my
o Bankcard
O Visa Card
O Master Card
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WEATHER FAX programs for IBM XT/
ATs *** "RADFAX2" $35 is a high resolution, shortwave fax, Morse & RTTY
receiving program. Suitable for CGA,
EGA, VGA and Hercules cards (state
which). Needs SSB HF radio & Radfax
decoder. *** "SATFAX" $45 is a NOAA,
Meteor & GMS weather satellite picture
receiving program. Needs EGA or VGA
plus "WEATHER FAX" PC card . ***
"MAXISAT" $75 is similar to SATFAX
but needs 2Mb expanded memory
(EMS 3.6 or 4.0) and 1024 x 768 SVGA
card. All programs are on 5.25-inch or
3.5-inch disks (state which) & include
documentation. Add $3 postage. Only
from M. Delahunty, 42 Villiers St, New
Farm, Old 4005. Phone (07) 358 2785.
8051 MICRO-COMPUTER PROTOTYPING PCB $30 - similar to my
ROMLoader EA Jan 92. Provision for
8255 PPI, 9346 EEPROM, 2k-32k
SRAM, 2k- 32k EPROM, MAX232, DIP
switches & expansion header. Send A4
SAE for article. Tantau, PO Box 206,
Gordon 2072.
A 4Mb SIMM can now be used in my
Printer Buffer kit, and my PC printer
MEMORY EXPANSION
PRICES AT JULY 1ST, 1992
SIMM
1Mbx9 80ns
1Mbx8 100ns
1Mbx8 80ns
4Mbx9 80ns
4Mbx8 80ns
256x9 80ns
(FOR SIP ADD $1)
TOSHIBA
T1000SE 2Mb
T2000SX 4Mb
T1600 2Mb
T31 000SX 2Mb
T3200SX 2Mb
T3200 3Mb
T5200 2Mb
T2000SX 8Mb
T44/6400 4Mb
$48
$42
$45
$180
$160
$16
$155
$275
$140
$135
$135
$230
$150
$525
$330
DRAM-DIP
41100080
256 X 4 80
4125680
1Mbx4 80Z
1Mb x 4 80S
$540
$5.60
$2.00
$24.00
$24.00
DRIVES
3½ PANAS 1.44
$78
S'GATE IDE 64/16 $365
S'GATE IDE 42/28 $325
S'GATE IDE 108/16$475
S'GATE IDE 130/16$530
CO-PROCESSORS
387/33/40 $235/$280
387/20/25 $210/$215
sx 20/25 $155/$170
287/10/20
$95/$100
Safes Tax 20%. Overnight Delivery. Credit Cards Welcome.
PELHAM
Tel (02) 980 6988 Fax (02) 980 699
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Plans Kits and PCBs
UNIDEN SCANNERS
DON'T PAY MORE!
100W Valve Amp PCB ............................................... $30
Valve Amp PSU PCB ................................................. $25
Universal PSU (±5/±12V) Dual Supply ...................... $10
Digi 125 100W amp/pair...........
.. .......... $10
ETI 1623 PIA for PCs ............................................ $40
Max 1/0 Board ............................................................ $40
Max Kit
............................................. $169
LM380 3.5 amp PCB .................................. .. ............. $7
AEM 35W amp kit .......... .........................
. $20
ETI Audio Toolkit PCB......
... $10
AGC Amp PCB ..................
...................... $7
Z-80 Miniprocessor PCB...
.. ....................... $50
6502 Miniprocessor PCB ...........
.. ........ $50
6809 Miniprocessor PCB
.................. $50
8048/8049 Developers board complete B& T .. ,........ $199
IBM PC Prototype PCB .............................................. $50
EPROM Programmer
........................... $299
ESL-1 Electrostatic speaker kiVpair inc manual ...... $899
ESL-1 Assembly Manual ...................................... ... $50
50XL RRP $299.95. Our price $211
10 memories, Lo-Hi VHF, UHF
1 OOXL T RRP $449.95. Our price $409
100 memories, Lo-Hi VHF, Air, UHF
200XLT RRP $549.95. Our Price $477
200 memories , Lo-Hi VHF, Air, UHF,
800 MHz
CB, SCANNERS MARINE
For more information, write to:
TopCom Communications,
Reply Paid 336 (no stamp)
PO Box 336, Greensborough 3088.
\.. Phone (03) 883 9535. Fax (03) 432 0716.
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FIX-A-KIT
KIT REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION
TRANSFORMER REWINDS
ALL TYPES OF TRANSFORMER REWINDS
TRANSFORMER REWINDS
~eply Paid No.2, PO Box 438, Singleton, NSW
2330. Ph: (065) 761291. Fax: (065) 761003.
port driven ZB0 Micro Development
board has a Basic Interpreter. Short
form kit prices include postage. Buffer
$52, ZB0 Dev. $76. For more information, send a 45c stamp to Don
McKenzie, 29 Ellesmere Crescent,
Tullamarine 3043. Phone (03) 338 6286.
SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLIES: compact enclosed ex-Telecom
supplies. Dimensions 300 x 90 x
180mm. Unregulated input 30-50V,
regulated output of 12V<at> 6A or 12V<at>
BA or 5V <at> 40A. Three different units.
Limited stocks <at> $28 ea. P+P $7
(heavy!). Specify type when ordering
(item No. 0145). * MUSIC ON HOLD
PCB: small PCB assembly based on a
7910 CF music generator IC. Apply 312V across two of connector pins to
obtain music from one of the IC pins.
Basic information and a circuit diagram
3 MONTHS WARRANTY ON REPAIRS
12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON CONSTRUCTION ,
" TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
HVCAL ELECTRONICS
Design, Manufacture & Repair of Electronic
Equipment
(02) 633 5477
P.C. Computers (08) 332 6513
36 Regent St, Kensington SA.
KIT REPAIRS
Kits repaired from all magazines.
Switchmode power supplies
repaired.
Design work from start to finish.
Computer software consultancy.
Ring any time 9am-9pm Mon-Sun
EEM ELECTRONICS
is provided. $4 ea (item No. 0146). *
MICROSWITCH COLLECTION: a mixture of no less than 10 small and large,
new, mil-spec microswitches. $6 for the
collection (item No. 0148). * MAINS
RATED RELAYS: four separate SPST
switches (24A) actuated by a mainsrated solenoid. $10 ea (item No. 0128).
We also have some SPOT mains relays which will switch up to 10A AC.
These are fully enclosed in an attractive clear plastic housing. $12 ea (item
No. 0149). * LARGE ROTARY
SWITCHES: these large rotary switches
have- "snap in" action and all are rated
at mains voltages or higher. They have
at least three positions and have currents ratings from 10-35A. Great for
high power mains and antenna switching. Only $15 ea (item No. 0151 ). *
LARGE FANS: powerful ball bearing
mains powered fans, 220V/0.13A,
WANTED: YOUR CIRCUIT & DESIGN IDEAS
Do you have a good idea languishing in the ol' brain cells. If so, why not
sketch it out, write a brief description of. its operation & send it to us.
Provided your idea is workable & original, we'll publish it in Circuit
Notebook & you'll make some money.
We'll pay up to $60 for a really good circuit but don't make them too big
please. So transfer your idea to paper & send it to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097.
10 Bouverie Place, Epping, Vic 3076
Phone (03) 401 1393
WANTED
DISTORTION TEST SETwanted.
Must be auto-nulling and in good
condition with the instruction
manuals. Can be Audio Precision,
Sound Technology 170x, Hewlett
Packard 339 or equivalent standard. If you have one to sell, please
contact Leo Simpson on (02) 979
5644 with details and price.
173mm diameter by 60mm deep. Thermally protected, finger guard included,
removed from new equipment. $9.90
(item No. 0152). * TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLERS: mechanical temperature switches, designed for switching
air conditioning (heating/cooling) systems directly. Adjustable temperature
controls and mains-rated switches, can
control currents of at least BA directly.
Most are rated for typical ambient
ranges but some higher temperature
types are also available. All come with
specifications. $35 ea (item No. 0152).
* PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE
GAUGES: brand new, large mil-spec
gauges. Overall diameter approx
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SILICON CHIP BINDERS
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These beautifully-made binders will
protect your copies of SILICON CHIP.
They feature heavy-board covers
and are made from a distinctive 2tone green vinyl that will look great
on your bookshelf.
Advertising Index
Adi lam Electronics ...... ......... .. OBC
Altronics ... ........ ..... ..... .... ...... . 10-13
All Electronic Components .. ...... 59
Antique Radio Restorations ....... 94
A-One Electronics ................ 34,35
Av-Comm .............. .. .. ....... .. .. ...... 33
* High quality.
AWA Distribution ...................... IBC
* Hold up to 14 issues
Breakthrough Computers ........... . 9
Comma Corporation ..... .. ............. 4
* 80mm internal width.
* SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-
David Reid Electronics .. .............. 3
EEM Electronics ............. ...... ..... 95
coloured lettering on spine & cover.
Electronic World .......... .. ........... ... 4
Emona Instruments ................... 55
Yes! Please send me _ _ _ SILICON CHIP binder(s) at $A11.95 plus
$A3 p&p each (NZ $A6 p&p).
Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $_ _ _ _ or please debit my
o Bankcard
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Visa Card
D
Master Card
Geoff Wood Electronics ............. 67
Harbuch Electronics .................. 43
Hewlett Packard ... ... ..... ... .. ........ 25
Hycal Instruments ............. ......... 95
lcom Australia .... ...................... IFC
Jaycar Electronics ...... .... ... ... 45-52
Card No.
J.V. Tuners .......... ... .. ... ............... 43
Name _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
Kenwood Electronics .... ...... .. ..... 74
KT Technology ... .............. .. ........ 65
Oatley Electronics ................ 61,95
Street _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Pelham ............................ .... . 73,95
Suburb/town _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Postcode_ _ _ _ __
Peter C. Lacey Services .. .. ........ 40
Philips Test & Measurement ...... 31
Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Card expiry date_ _~/_ __
PC Computers ....................... .... 95
SILICON CHIP PUBLICATIONS
PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097, Australia.
Phone (02) 979 5644
Fax: (02) 979 6503.
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RCS Radio ..... .. ......................... 96
Reserve Electronics .................... 4
Resurrection Radio ..... ... ... .. ...... ... 7
Rod Irving Electronics .......... 76-81
Silicon Chip Binders ............. 60,96
TECS Electronics & Computers. 37
130mm. Pressure gauge reads from 016 bar, temperature gauge reads from
20-80°C and has a remote sensor attached to a 2-metre lead. Pressure
gauge $32 (item No. 0153A) . Temperature gauge $29 (item No. 0153B). *
MAINS SWITCHES: large 3-pole 20A/
500V switches as used to switch machinery $18 ea.* UHF REMOTE CONTROL BARGAIN: one single channel
receiver PCB and all on-board components kit as per EA April 1989 and two
complete transmitter kits (include cases
and the battery). Yes, one receiver and
two transmitters for an incredible total
price of $39.90. Two months only, at
this special Market Centre bargain
searcher's price. Major cards accepted
with phone and fax orders. Certified
p&pAustralia $5, NZ (airmail $10. Oatley
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SILICON CHIP
Electronics, PO Box 89, Oatley, 2223
NSW. Phone (02) 579 49485. Fax (02)
570 7910.
Telecom Australia ...................... 57
Transformer Rewinds ................ 95
TopCom Communications ......... 95
PC Boards
Printed circuit boards for SILICON
CHIP projects are made by:
RCS Radio Pty Ltd is the only company that manufactures and sells
every PC board and front panel
published in SILICON CHIP, ETI and
EA.
ACS Radio Pty Ltd,
651 Forest Rd, Bexley 2207.
Phone (02) 587 3491
• Jemal Products, 5 Forge St,
Welshpool, WA 6106. Phone (09)
350 5555.
• Marday Services, PO Box 19-189,
Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone 88
5730.
• RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest
Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02)
587 3491.
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