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MARKET CENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. FRWEEBE YES! Place your classified advertisement in SILICON CHIP Market Centre and your advert will also appear FREE in the Classifieds-on-the-Web page of the SILICON CHIP website, www.siliconchip.com.au And if you include an email address or your website URL in you classified advert, the links will be LIVE in your classified-on-the-web! S! D E I F I S C LAS EXCLUSIVE TO SILICON CHIP! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $11.00 (incl. GST) for up to 12 words plus 55 cents for each additional word. Display ads: $27.50 (incl. GST) per column centimetre (max. 10cm). Closing date: five weeks prior to month of sale. To run your classified ad, print it clearly in the space below or on a separate sheet of paper, fill out the form & send it with your cheque or credit card details to: Silicon Chip Classifieds, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503. Taxation Invoice ABN 49 003 205 490 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________  Card expiry date______/______ Name _____________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________ Suburb/town _________________________  Postcode______________ 110  Silicon Chip FOR SALE ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: we offer a complete design service for electronic and mechanical devices. Most work is done in house and you deal directly with the designers. No job is too small and can be to prototype or “turn key” stage, in one offs or for future production. Simply send us an email at vladimir<at> u030.aone.net.au with your questions or requirements and we will get back to you. PC-CONTROLS: Receiver 144148MHz (PLL), 2GHz Frequency Meter, Temperature Recorder (DS1615), Audio Generators, I/O Cards, Data Logging, ActiveX. http://www.ar.com. au/~softmark CHEAP USED HEATSINKS, semis, UV light, etching tank, Weller parts, etc. Phone (03) 6228 2600 or email altaego<at>netspace.net.au WEATHER STATIONS: Windspeed & direction, inside temperature, outside temperature & windchill. Records highs & lows with time and date as they occur. $420.00 complete plus sales tax if appli­ cable. Optional rainfall and PC interface. Used by Government Departments, farmers, pilots, and weather enthusiasts. Other models with barometric pressure, humidity, dew point, solar radiation, UV, leaf wetness, etc. Just phone, fax or write for our FREE catalogue and price list. Solar Flair/Ecowatch ph: (03) 5968 4863 fax: (03) 5968 5810, PO Box 18, Emerald, Vic., 3782. ACN 006 399 480. RAIN BRAIN AND DIGI-TEMP KITS: 8 station sprinkler controllers, 60 channel temp monitor uses DS1820s over 500 metres. Has PC Data logging. Mantis Micro Products, http://www.home.aone.net.au/mantismp TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melbourne 9806 0110. C COMPILERS: everything you need to develop C and ASM software for 68­HC08, 6809, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68­ HC16, 8051/52, 8080/85, 8086, 8096 or AVR: $155.00 each. Macro Cross Assemblers and Disassemblers for above CPUs + 6800/01/03/05, 6502 and 68­HC12 for $78. Debug monitors: $78 for 6 CPUs. All compilers, XASMs and monitors: $480. 8051/52 Simulator (fast, now incl. 80C320): $78. Try the C-FLEA Virtual Machine for small CPUs, build a “C-Stamp”. Demo desk: FREE. All prices + $5 p&p. Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x and 89Sxx series, and the new AVRs in both DIP and PLCC44. Also does most 8-pin EEPROMs. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $199, $37 tax, $10 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20-pin $90, 14-pin $85, 8-pin $80. Credit cards accepted. GRAN­ TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150; Fax (02) 9631 1236; or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au SOLAR PANELS: 120 watt $995.00, 80 watt $650.00, 60 watt $510.00, 40 watt $395.00 (all with 25 year guarantee). UNBREAKABLE PANELS: Satellite TV Reception International satellite TV reception in your home is now affordable. Send for your free info pack containing equipment catalog, satellite lists, etc or call for appointment to view. We can display all satellites from 76.5° to 180°. AV-COMM P/L, 24/9 Powells Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Tel: 02 9939 4377 or 9939 4378. Fax: 9939 4376; www.avcomm.com.au Need prototype PC boards? Positions At Jaycar We are often looking for enthusiastic staff for positions in our retail stores and head office at Rhodes in Sydney. A genuine interest in electronics is a necessity. Phone 02 9743 5222 for current vacancies. Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! We have the solutions – we print electronics! Four-day turnaround, less if urgent; Artwork from your own positive or file; Through hole plating; Prompt postal service; 29 years technical experience; Inexpensive; Superb quality. Printed Electronics, 12A Aristoc Rd, Glen Waverley, Vic 3150. Phone: (03) 9545 3722; Fax: (03) 9545 3561 Call Mike Lynch and check us out! We are the best for low cost, small runs. KITS-R-US PO Box 314 Blackwood S.A. Ph/fax 08 8270 3175 FMTX2A Universal Stereo Coder $49 FMTX2B 30mW Xtal Locked 100MHz Transmitter $49 FMTX1 1-3 Watt Free Running Transmitter $49 FMX1 200mW Full Broadcast Transmitter, built & tested $499 FM220 10-18 Watt FM BGY133 Philips Linear $499 FM1525 25 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $499 FM2100 110 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $699 FM3000 300 Watt Discrete Linear FM Band $1499 Philips 828E/A VHF Receiver Boards (6 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF Receiver Boards (2 metres) $9 AWA 721 VHF transmitter boards 1 watt (2 metres) $19 Philips 323 UHF transmitter boards 500mW (70cm) $19 AEM 35 Watt Little Brick Audio Power Amp $15 Digi-125 200W RMS Audio Power Amp $39 CA Clipper Compiler, new in box $49 6dBd Gain Colinear FM Band Antenna $999 Roll Smart-1 FM Station Audio Processor $999 Free catalog on disk of discounted surplus components Same day shipping, credit cards OK, circuits supplied. SPECIAL STEAM BOAT KITS $14 COVERT Camera in PIR or Smoke Detector case from $94 * FREE PC VIDEO RECORDER - TIME LAPSE MOTION DETECTION Software with 4 Ch Capture Card from $113 * Video Transmitter Kitsets & Systems from $142 * Camera, Microphone & Timer/ Controller in PIR DETECTOR from $129 * BULLET 480 Line 0.05 lux SONY CCD or DSP COLOUR from $132 * HIRES better than SUPER-VHS Quality QUADS 4 Pix 1 screen from $208 * PCB Modules from $76 COLOUR Pinhole from $155 * MINI CAMERAS 36 x 36 from $85 - SONY CCD $102 - COLOUR $162 * DOME CAMERAS from $88 SONY CCD $107 - COLOUR $164 * Video BALUNS from $7 * DIY PAKS 4 Cameras, Switcher & Supply from $461 with 12" Monitor from $575 * 4 COLOUR CAMERAS, SWITCHER & POWER SUPPLY from $769 - with COLOUR QUAD 4 Pix 1 Screen from $1168 * COLOUR QUADS from $474 * COLOUR DUPLEX MUX from $1329 * 14" MONITORS from $203 - with Inbuilt 4 Ch SWITCHER from $236 * SEE-in-the-DARK CAMERAS & INFRARED 120 mW LED ILLUMINATOR Kits from $19 * www.allthings.com.au * 08 9349 9413 64 watt $550.00, 42 watt $420.00, 32 watt $340.00, 11 watt $190.00, 5 watt $120.00, 1.25 watt $80.00. WIND GENERATORS: 400 watt $950.00. INVERTERS: sinewave inverters, inverter/chargers, mod. Sinewave inverters, call with requirements. AUST­RALIA WIDE DELIVERY (Free on orders over $500.00). TASMAN ENERGY: (03) 6362 3050 Fax (03) 6362 3054. Circuit Ideas Wanted Do you have a good circuit idea. If so, 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 pay up to $60 for a good circuit so send your idea to: Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, 2097. Still only $129.50 AM or $149.50 FM. May be used with most ppm transmitters. This and many other radio control products available from: Silvertone Electronics, PO Box 580, Riverwood 2210. Phone/Fax (02) 9533 3517. www.silvertone.com.au KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com RCS Radio is MOVING. For information, ring 0408-613-300. KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. WANTED WANTED: Operating manual or copy for a PATON VCT-V valve tester. Phone Allen Rowley (08) 8264 4984. WANTED: SILICON CHIP back issues: November, December 1987, January - August 1988, October - December 1988, January, March, August, December 1989, May 1990, February, July, September, November, December 1992, March 1998. Please call Chris (03) 9510 9921. March 2000  111 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! Advertising Index Acetronics....................................77 REAL VALUE AT Altronics................................. 49-64 PLUS P &P Clarke & Severn Electronics........77 $12.95   Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering Av-Comm Pty Ltd.......................111 Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15 Dontronics...................................77   Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs EMC Technologies.......................77 Emona Instruments...................IFC  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Harbuch Electronics....................79 Instant PCBs..............................111 Price: $12.95 plus $5 p&p each (available Aust. only) Jaycar ........ IBC, 29-32, 81-84, 111 Order by phoning (02) 9979 5644 & quoting your credit card number; or fax the details to (02) 9979 6503; or mail your order with cheque or credit card details to Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Kits-R-Us...................................111 Microgram Computers...................3 MicroZed Computers...................77 Oatley Electronics........................95 Printed Electronics.................... 111 DON’T MISS THE ’BUS Do you feel left behind by the latest advances in com­puter technology? Don’t miss the bus: get the ’bus! Includes articles on troubleshooting your PC, installing and setting up computer networks, hard disk drive upgrades, clean installing Windows 98, CPU upgrades, a basic introduction to Linux plus much more. Questronix...................................77 RALL Electronics.........................77 www.siliconchip.com.au SILICON CHIP’S 132 Pages 9 $ 95 * ISBN 0 95852291 X 09 9780958522910 09 9 780958 Resurrection Radio....................103 Robotic Education Products........77 522910 COMPUTER OMNIBUS Rocom Electronics.......................77 R.T.N............................................77 INC LUD ES FEA TUR E LIN UX Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 70-71 A collection of computer features from the pages of SILICON CHIP magazine Silicon Chip Bookshop....... 108-109 Silicon Chip Binders.............39,112 SC Computer Omnibus...........OBC Hints o Tips o Upgrades o Fixes NOW Covers DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98,ANT V o A DIRE ILABLE C SILIC T FROM ON just $ CHIP 125 ORDER NOW: Use the handy order form in this issue or call (02) 9979 5644, 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri with your credit card details. RT INC P&P O SC EFI Tech Special..................104 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........85 Silvertone Electronics................111 Smart Fastchargers.....................34 Solar Flair/Ecowatch..................110 Speakerworks..............................77 HELP SAVE THE NIGHT SKY! We are losing our heritage of starry night skies. Poor, inefficient outdoor lighting is causing glare and “light pollution”. This wastes energy and increases greenhouse gas emissions. Truscott’s Electronic World...........34 Vass Electronics..........................77 _____________________________ PC Boards You can help by joining SYDNEY OUTDOOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY (SOLIS). SOLIS aims to educate and inform about quality outdoor lighting and its benefits. We also lobby councils, government and other bodies to promote good lighting practice. SOLIS meetings are held third Monday night of each month at Sydney Observatory. Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. •  Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 112  Silicon Chip •  RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 9587 3491.