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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 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ 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. CAMERAS Quality Colour Dome $159. Colour Camera in case with Bracket/ Audio $165. Night Vision Camera $115. 8 Input Switcher $179. Wholesale Prices in SECURITY & ELECTRONIC Supplies 0410 73 9317. FUNCTION GENERATORS, BWD 170A 2MHz, sin, sq, Evi, pulse, Vco, w/ manual. No exotic parts, 3 off at $70 ea inc. freight. email jcd<at>c031.aone.net.au or (03) 9836 6494. 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. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $­__________ or please debit my Circuit Ideas Wanted ❏ Bankcard   ❏ Do you have a good circuit idea. If so, sketch it out, write a brief description of its operation & send it to us. Visa Card   ❏ Master Card Card No. Name _____________________________________________________ Provided your idea is workable & original, we’ll publish it in Circuit Notebook & you’ll make some money. Street _____________________________________________________ We pay up to $60 for a good circuit so send your idea to: Suburb/town _________________________ Postcode______________ Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy, 2097. Signature­­­­­­­­­­­­ ________________________ Card expiry date______/______ 94  Silicon Chip 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 COVERT Camera in PIR or Smoke Detector case from $94 * HI-RES better than SUPER-VHS Quality QUADS 4 Pix 1 screen from $208 * 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 * 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 * PCB Modules from $76 COLOUR Pinhole from $155 * MINI CAMERAS 36 x 36 from $85 - SONY CCD $102 COLOUR $162 www.allthings.com.au * 08 9349 9413. 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 ROLA Australia (08) 8270 3175 www.bettanet.net.au/GTD Silvertone’s RC Receiver Still the best little performer available! MP3-CD Player: $699 Plays standard CDs & MP3s as well. Plays MP3 CDs made with a CD writer. Up to 2200 songs per CD. Car adapter available. ROLA 15U & 15UX: $325 Size: 15" (380mm). Freqency response: 30-3,000Hz (15U); 30-12,000Hz (15UX). Power handling: 250 watts RMS. SPL: 97db/1 metre. FS (resonant frequency) 30Hz. 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°. 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 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? 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. 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. 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. GRAN­TRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. Ph (02) 9896 7150; Fax (02) 9631 1236; or Internet: http://www.grantronics.com.au er/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. PCBs for all older magazine projects can be obtained from 0408-613-300 or http://www.cia.com.au/rcsradio KITS KITS AND MORE KITS! Check ‘em out at www.ozitronics.com 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: 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, invert- TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SIMULATOR, SC February 1998. Test equipment without the cost of telephone lines. Melbourne 9806 0110. KIT ASSEMBLY ANY KITS assembled/repaired: professional, speedy service. Phone Nev­ille Walker (07) 3857 2752. WANTED Operating manual or copy for HP54601A CRO. Phone (07) 5491 6988. May 2000  95 Silicon Chip Binders Keep your copies safe, secure and always available with SILICON CHIP binders: they’re cheap insurance! Advertising Index Altronics................................. 68-70 REAL VALUE AT Av-Comm Pty Ltd.........................95 PLUS P &P DPI Aerosol.................................41 $12.95  Heavy board covers with 2-tone green vinyl covering Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15 EMC Technologies.......................85 Futurlec.......................................37  Each binder holds up to 14 issues so that you can include catalogs Harbuch Electronics....................55 Instant PCBs................................95  SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering on spine & cover Jamo Australia.........................OBC Jaycar ................................... 45-52 Kits-R-Us.....................................95 Price: $12.95 plus $5 p&p each (available Aust. only) Microgram Computers................3,9 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. MicroZed Computers..............63,85 Oatley Electronics........................91 Optional Power..........................IFC PowerQwest................................11 Premier Batteries.......................IBC 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. Preston Electronics......................85 Printed Electronics...................... 95 www.siliconchip.com.au SILICON CHIP’S 132 Pages 9 $ 95 * ISBN 0 95852291 X 780958 522910 COMPUTER OMNIBUS Rocom Electronics.......................85 LIN UX R.T.N............................................11 Silicon Chip Back Issues....... 38-39 A collection of computer features from the pages of SILICON CHIP magazine Silicon Chip Binders....................96 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 P&P Resurrection Radio......................65 Robotic Education Products........85 INC LUD ES FEA TUR E INC Rall Electronics............................85 09 9780958522910 09 9 Questronix...................................85 O Silicon Chip Bookshop........... 88-89 SC Internet Access................ 86-87 SC Computer Omnibus...............71 Silicon Chip Subscriptions...........33 Silvertone Electronics..................95 Smart Fastchargers.....................35 Solar Flair/Ecowatch....................95 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. 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. Individual membership is $20 pa. Donations are also welcome. Cheques payable to “SOLIS c/- NSAS”, PO Box 214, West Ryde 2114. Email: tpeters<at>pip.elm.mq.edu.au 96  Silicon Chip Telephone Technical Services.....43 Truscott’s Electronic World...........65 Vass Electronics..........................85 _____________________________ PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • RCS Radio Pty Ltd. Phone 0408- 613-300. • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone (09) 828 5730.