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Contents
FEATURES
8 Unmanned Air Vehicles: A Force To Be Reckoned With
They’re come a long way since the Gulf War – by Bob Young
14 Review: Thomson DTI362TH Digital Set Top Box
Vol.14, No.4; April 2001
GPS Module
For PCs –
Page 18.
You not only get the digital channels but can also exorcise ghosts and
interference – by Leo Simpson
44 Review: Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1
The ultimate in PC sound plus infrared remote control, 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital surround sound and a stack of software – by Ross Tester
48 Help Reform Electrical Legislation
Want to do your own wiring or repair appliances . . . and remain legal? You can
help change the legislation.
76 A New 555 Timer IC
This new design works down to just 0.9V.
PROJECTS TO BUILD
18 A GPS Module For Your PC
Link it to your PC and trace your position on an on-screen map. These’s lots of
freeware and shareware to use with it as well – by Peter Johnson
30 Dr Video: An Easy-To-Build Video Stabiliser
Clean up those copy-protection nasties and get a rock-solid picture on your
TV from tape or DVD – by Jim Rowe
Dr Video: An Easy-To-Build Video
Stabiliser – Page 30.
50 A Tremolo Unit For Musicians
Jazz up your music with this easy-to-build unit – by John Clarke
58 The Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter
Broadcast a stereo signal from your CD player or any other source. The signal
can be picked up on a standard FM receiver – by John Clarke
66 Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger
“Connect-and-forget” unit fast-charges 7.2-14.4V battery packs from power
tools and model cars. A PIC processor simplifies the circuit – by Peter Hayles
SPECIAL COLUMNS
Minimitter FM Stereo Transmitter
– Page 58.
40 Serviceman’s Log
OK, you fix it big shot – by the TV Serviceman
74 Computer Tips: Tweaking Internet Connection Sharing
Simple registry hacks and utilities to make ICS work for you
78 Vintage Radio
Keith Lang: a collector in the west – by Rodney Champness
85 Book Reviews
Master Handbook On Acoustics; The Robot Builders Bonanza
DEPARTMENTS
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Subscriptions Form
Product Showcase
Electronics Showcase
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Ask Silicon Chip
Notes & Errata
Market Centre
Advertising Index
Intelligent Nicad Battery Charger
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