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Cash in your surplus·gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip.
sal. Please ring Mogens Hansen (03)
386 8357.
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.
Secondhand radio dials & parts for most
brands & models. About 400 radios in
stock for sale, restoration & parts. Every
restored w ireless 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. 12.30-5pm.
109 Cann St, Bass Hill, NSW 2197.
Phone (02) 645 3173 BH or (02) 726
1613AH.
FOR SALE
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.
WANTED
WANTED: Manual and disc for EPROM
prog rammer - JMC Promac2 Univer-
MS-DOS PC PRINTER port driven Z80
development system. Includes Fast Z80
Cross Assembler, Z8TBasic and lots of
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source code. Once only initial outlay for
the short form kit $76. Additional CPU
blank boards $35. For more information, send a 45c stamp to Don
McKenzie, 29 Ellesmere Crescent,
Tullamarine 3043. Phone (03) 338 6286.
KIT REPAIRS: fixed price servicing for
all kits, no job too small, only quality
components used. Ph (02) 649 2134
after 5pm.
SIMPLE IBM PC DATA ACQUISITION
& control: C001 - plans & software for a
1-chip a-channel analog to digital converter that plugs into the printer port.
Suitable for laptops or desktops, $25.
• C002 - a small 15° per step, unipolar
stepper motor plus plans for a 1-chip
printer port interface & software source
code showing how to drive the motor in
wave, full-step & half-step modes, $25.
• C003 - plans & software for a remote
4-button keypad . Uses the serial port,
no external power required , $25. All
prices include post & packing within
Australia. To order, send cheque or
money order to Lambda Systems, PO
Box 259, Unanderra, NSW 2526, or
send SSAE for more info.
SECURITY ALARM COMPONENTS:
commercial quality alarm panels, detectors, cable, everything for complete
alarm system. DIY kits. Discounted
prices. 4-core alarm cable $35 per
100m. 2-core alarm cable (figu re-8) $15
per 100m. PIA detectors pulse count
$59 ea. Horn speakers $12.50 ea. Mail
order service send SAE for free price
list to Security Distributors, 141 Todds
Rd, Lawnton, Old 4501 . Phone (07)
882,0002.
SURPLUS COMPONENTS: 747CJ OIL
ceramic $1 ea or 25 for $20; 150Q 1OW
resistors $1 ea or 1o for $8; Bourns
3386 trim pots 5kQ or 10kQ, 50c ea or
10.for $4; Eska 3AG 10A ceramic fuse,
packet of 10 $1.50; ex-computer
EPROMs, erased and blank tested,
2732, 2764, 27128, $2 ea or 10 for $15;
Valves, ex-government, new 12AT7 $8
ea, 5Y3GT $6 ea, KT66 $25 ea, 6AN8A
$9 ea, 6BL8 $8 ea. Many other valves
MEMORY EXPANSION
PRICES AT SEPT 9TH, 1992
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1Mb x 5 ?Ons
1Mb x 3 ?Ons
1Mbx8 100ns
4Mb x 9 sons
4Mb x 8 80ns
(For SIP add $1.00)
LOOKING FOR SEMI'S?
We stock both Japanese & European
types for TV , VCR and
Audio applications.
Translstors2SA 2SB 2SC 2SD
2SK BC BD MJ 2N etc.
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Wagner Electronlc ServlcH Ply Ltd.
305 Liverpool Road Ashfield, NSW 2131
Ph: (02) 7118 9233 Fax: (02) 7118 001?
DRAM DIP
1 x 1Mb ?Ons
256 x 4 ?Ons
41256 sons
1Mb x 4 (stat)
$46
$42
$37
$164
$152
$5
$5
$2
$23
DRIVES
SEAG 130Mb 19M
SEAG 44Mb 28M
C'NER 200/12
C'NER 80/19
$438
$260
$750
$335
IBM PS.2
50/55/70 2Mb
70/35 4Mb
$115
$1130
TOSHIBA
T3200SX 2Mb
T44/6400 4Mb
T5200 2Mb
$135
$350
$135
MAC
16MbQUADRA
2MbSI & LC
4Mb P'Book
$780
$83
$260
BOARDS
$232
8Mb AT W2MB
8Mb PS2W2MB
$234
4Mb HP Laser W2MB $155
8Mb PANAS W2MB $1 70
1Mb TIW1MB
$80
Sales tax 20%. Overnight delivery. Credit cards welcome.
Ring for Latest Prices
Plans Kits and PCBs
1OOW Valve Amp PCB
........ $30
Valve Amp PSU PCB ..................... ........ .................. $25
Universal PSU (±5/±12V) Dual Supply .. ...... ............ $1 0
Digi 125 1OOW amp/pair ............... ........ .................. $1O
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 ......... $1 99
IBM PC Prototype PCB ······························· ............ $50
EPROM Programmer .............................................. $299
ESL-1 Electrostatic speaker kiVpair inc manual ...... $899
ESL-1 Assembly Manual
............................... $50
P.C. Computers (08) 332 6513
36 Regent St, Kensington SA.
PELHAM
Tel: (D2) 9BD 6988 Fax: (02) 980 6991
1st Floor, 100 Yarrara Rd, PO Box 382, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120.
FIX-A-KIT
KIT REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION
and components available. Send SAE
for list. Open Thursday, Friday 4pm8pm, Sat 9am-4pm. 143 Grays Rd,
Enoggera Old . Ph (07) 355 1314 or
(07) 855 1880 AH, Fax (07) 855 1014.
Visa, Bankcard , Mastercard available
for fax or phone orders over $20.
Secontronics, PO Box 2215, Brookside
Old 4053.
HARD DRIVE: Maxtor voice coil IDEAT. Factory warranty. Great bargain.
New 120Mb $560, 200Mb $860. Mail
order welcome. Altec Pacific. BH (03)
800 2007. Fax (03) 800 3363. AH (03)
801 4391 Wantirna.
FOR SALE: Oscilloscope, Thandar, low
TRANSFORMER REWINDS
3 MONTHS WARRANTY ON REPAIRS
12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON CONSTRUCTION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ALL TYPES OF TRANSFORMER REWINDS
HVCAL ELECTRONICS
TRANSFORMER REWINDS
Design. Manufacture & Repair of Electronic
Equipment
Reply Paid No.2, PO Box 438, Singleton, NSW
2330. Ph: (065) 76 1291 . Fax: (065) 76 1003.
power lightweight portable, operates
from disposable or rechargeable cells.
Includes AC adaptor/cell charger, carry
case and probe. 10MHz bandwidth,
10mV sensitivity per/div. As new $550.
Tom (02) 630 1434AH.
VISIBLE LASER DIODE BARGAIN:
brand new 5mW 670nm laser diode,
plus a collimating lens, plus a driver kit,
(02) 633 5477
plus instructions. Special introductory
price $85. * CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR
MODULES: small 4-terminal metal encased crystal controlled oscillator modules similar to the ones used on computer cards, four frequencies: 1, 20, 10
& 50MHz, $7 ea or 5 for $25. * GAS
LASER: a brand new 1mW visible red
Helium-Neon laser tube (632.8nm) plus
a 12V kit supply to power it. $11 0 for the
LOCAL TRADES & SERVICES
Transfonner Rewinds
T.A. Mowles
.- \II types or transformer rewinds.
Printed circuit boards for the
hobbyist.
For senice & enquiries contact:
(02) 4011393 Fax (02) 7741154
(065) 761291 Fax (065) 761003
(08) 3265590
Ian .J Truscott 's
Electronic World
EEM Electronics
Silicon Chip
To ad\'crtise your 1>roducts or
scniccs, please call Sharon on
Mail or credit card facilities
Printed circuit hoard assemhl).
switchmode power supplies repaired.
Design work from start to finish.
Ring an)timc 9am-9pm \lon-Sun.
(03) 7233344 Fax (03) 4192808
(03) 401 1393
(02)9795644(018)285532
JV Tuners - Repairs
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High Voltage Probe
Degaussing Wand
Remote Control Tester
For senice & repair work
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SUPPLIES: compact enclosed exTelecom supplies. Dimensions 300 x
90 x 180mm. Unregulated input 3050V, regulated output of 12V <at> 6A or
12V<at> 8A or 5V<at> 40A. Three different
units. Limited stocks<at> $28 ea. P+P $7
(heavy!). Specify type when ordering
(item No. 0145) . * STEREO HEADPHONES: similar to ones used for
stereo "Walkmans". Clearance<at> $2 a
pair. * TV ANTENNA: dual telescopic
TV antenna similar to ones used on
many portable TVs. Clearance <at> $3
ea. * KIT SPECIAL - ELECTRONIC
-KEY: use it to activate door strikers for
entering buildings, car alarms, central
locking - the most secure key ever (see
EA July 92). Two keys and one decoder
kit for a total of $49.90. Major cards
accepted with phone and fax orders.
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$10. Oatley Electronics, PO Box 89,
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Advertising Index
Active Media Images ............... 101
Altronics ............. .... ............... 80-82
Antique Radio Restorations ..... 102
A-One Electronics ................ 62-63
Breakthrough Computers ....... ... 67
David Reid Electronics .. .. .... ...... .. 3
Dick Smith Electronics .......... 52-55
Economic Electronics ................ 76
EEM Electronics .... .......... .. .... .. 103
Electronic Toy services ..... ... .. .. 103
Electronic World ................. 45,103
Emona Instruments ...... ... .. ........ 51
Geoff Wood Electronics ....... .. .. .. .. 7
Hewlett Packard .... .. ...... ... ....... IFC
Hycal Instruments ............... 77,103
Jayear Electronics .. ... 33-36,69-72
JV Tuners ......... .... ......... ... ....... 103
KT Technology ......................... IBC
Macservice .......... ... ................... 40
M.E. Technologies .. ................... 95
Oatley Electronics ..... ... ...... 47,103
PC Computers ... ...................... 103
Pelham .................................... 103
Peter C. Lacey Services ... ..... .... 42
Philips Test & Measurement ...... 21
Old Exhibition Services ........... 101
RCS Radio .. ... ... .... .................. 104
Reserve Electronics .... ... ... ...... 101
Resurrection Radio ............... ..... 41
Rod Irving Electronics .......... 10-15
Sanyo Australia .................... 28-29
Scan Audio ......... .... ...... ............. 91
Silicon Chip Binders .... .. ..... 89,104
St Lucia Electronics ............. .. .... 85
Tecnico Electronics ................ OBC
Tencom 92 .... ............................. 86
Tees Electronics & Computers .... 5
Tektronix ... ................................. 27
Transformer Rewinds ...... .... .... 103
Wagner Electronic Services .... 103
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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.
RCS Radio Pty Ltd,
651 Forest Rd, Bexley 2207.
Phone (02) 587 3491
PC Boards
Printed circuit boards for SILICON
CHI_P projects are made by:
• 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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