Contents
Vol.11, No.12; December 1998
FEATURES
4 Hifi Review: Harman Kardon Signature Series
Dolby surround processor/tuner and a 200W/channel stereo amplifier
– by Leo Simpson
14 Review: The Olympus ES10 Transparency Scanner
Low cost unit is ideal for home and SOHO use – by Ross Tester
80 GM’s Advanced Technology Vehicles
Do they represent your motoring future? – by Julian Edgar
92 Index To Volume 11
All the articles, projects and columns for 1998
GM’s Advanced Technology
Vehicles – Page 80.
PROJECTS TO BUILD
24 Engine Immobiliser Mk.2
Build it and protect your car from theft – by John Clarke
32 Thermocouple Adaptor For DMMs
Measure temperatures from -50°C to +600°C – by Rick Walters
40 A Regulated 12V DC Plugpack
Got a spare plugpack lying around? For $3, you can make it a regulated
supply – by Ross Tester
Stop Thieves With The Engine
Immobiliser Mk.2 – Page 24
54 Build Your Own Poker Machine; Pt.2
Final article has the construction details – by Andersson Nguyen
74 Making Use Of An Old PC Power Supply
How to boost the output voltage – by Leo Simpson
SPECIAL COLUMNS
28 Serviceman’s Log
There’s often life in an old dog – by the TV Serviceman
62 Vintage Radio
Improving AM broadcast reception, Pt.2 – by Rodney Champness
68 Radio Control
A mixer module for F3B glider operations, Pt.2 – by Bob Young
Thermocouple Adaptor For
DMMs – Page 32
86 Computer Bits
Buying A PC isn’t always hassle-free – by Greg Swain
DEPARTMENTS
2 Publisher’s Letter
9 Mailbag
20 Circuit Notebook
22 Product Showcase
53 Order Form
89 Ask Silicon Chip
91 Notes & Errata
94 Market Centre
96 Advertising Index
Loop Antenna
For AM Radios
– Page 62
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