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Whether you want internal PCI-card based receivers or external USB- based models, optimized for best shortwave reception, or wide-band coverage "DC to daylight" scanning, WiNRADiO has it all: WiNRADiO PCI-based receiver WiNRADiO USB-based receiver Model Frequency range Type Usage WR-G303i 9 kHz - 30 MHz PCI Low-cost HF receiver WR-G303e 9 kHz - 30 MHz USB Low-cost HF receiver WR-G313i 9 kHz - 30 MHz (180 MHz) PCI Professional-grade HF/VHF receiver WR-G313e 9 kHz - 30 MHz (180 MHz) USB Professional-grade HF/VHF receiver WR-G305i 9 kHz - 1.8 GHz (3.5 GHz) PCI Low-cost VHF/UHF scanner WR-G305e 9 kHz - 1.8 GHz (3.5 GHz) USB Low-cost VHF/UHF scanner WR-G315i 9 kHz - 1.8 GHz (3.5 GHz) PCI Professional-grade VHF/UHF scanner WR-G315e 9 kHz - 1.8 GHz (3.5 GHz) USB Professional-grade VHF/UHF scanner Visit our website for a complete summary of WiNRADiO leading-edge software-defined PC-based receivers, antennas and accessories www.winradio.com ...the future of radio.TM ���� �� ����������������������� ���������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� • Reception Modes: AM, FM-stereo, Single Sideband (selectable USB/LSB) and CW • FM-stereo, AM and Full-Shortwave coverage (1711-29999 KHz) • Programmable Memories: 500 user programmable with alpha labeling plus 1200 user defi nable country • 700 programmable memory presets with memory scan and auto tuning storage memories, for a total of 1700 • Clock, sleep timer and alarm functions with world zone settings • Superior Audio Quality via a bridged type audio amplifi er, providing high output power with battery • Tunes via auto-scan, manual-scan, direct key-in entry and tuning knob operation • Internally recharges Ni-MH batteries • Direct Shortwave Band Entry, allows instant access to the shortwave band of choice • Station name input ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 MONITORING TIMES November 2006 ���� �� ����������������������� ���������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� • Reception Modes: AM, FM-stereo, Single Sideband (selectable USB/LSB) and CW • FM-stereo, AM and Full-Shortwave coverage (1711-29999 KHz) • Programmable Memories: 500 user programmable with alpha labeling plus 1200 user defi nable country • 700 programmable memory presets with memory scan and auto tuning storage memories, for a total of 1700 • Clock, sleep timer and alarm functions with world zone settings • Superior Audio Quality via a bridged type audio amplifi er, providing high output power with battery • Tunes via auto-scan, manual-scan, direct key-in entry and tuning knob operation • Internally recharges Ni-MH batteries • Direct Shortwave Band Entry, allows instant access to the shortwave band of choice • Station name input ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� CONTENTS Vol. 25, No. 11 November, 2006 DRM Broadcasts in Europe ............................................. 15 By Bernd Trutenau Whether you consider it shortwave’s best hope or obnoxious white noise, the digital mode known as Digital Radio Mondiale is becoming more commonly heard, especially in Europe. This article is the author’s best guess as to DRM broadcasts, listed by country, for the winter 2006 broadcast season. Dallas - A City Shaken .................................................... 16 By Gayle Van Horn The Dallas Police Department got its start 125 years ago, but on November 22nd, 43 years ago, they faced their worst nightmare when President Kennedy was shot on their turf. MT recently cov- ered neighboring Fort Worth, so November seemed the appropriate time to complete the picture with a profile of the scanning scene Cover Story in Dallas. As the city has struggled to redefine itself, one success story is the level of cooperation achieved between its police and fire UN Peacekeeping departments. Stations By Jeffry Heyman The United Nations has mounted 60 peacekeeping operations since its incep- tion. Public information has played a role in each, but a relatively new aspect of com- plex peacekeeping missions has been the advent of UN radio stations. Heyman likes to call it “propaganda for peace.” Ten of 18 the UN’s cur- rent peace missions make use of radio transmissions in Reviews varying degrees. This article describes several represen- Travelers who enjoy listening to Bryan tries out the little Tecsun R- tative installations, showing aircraft communications no longer 919 (aka the Grundig Mini 300PE) how each adapts to the have to choose between their hobby and finds a lot to like (page 68). particular political situation and their conscience when flying: DX Monitor is a program writ- and geography. Story starts Ramsey Electronics offers a Passive ten for hams, but it’s of benefit to on page 9. Aircraft Monitor which contains no any radio monitor who is having a On our cover: oscillator to cause potential interfer- hard time keeping track of all the The antenna system at a ence to navigation signals. Check details of this hobby. Plus, it has an regional UN base in Guiglo, out Bob Grove’s review on page interactive worldwide community Ivory Coast. UN radio often 71. and really cool graphics. (See page operates in difficult and re- In his continuing search for the 72.) mote locations. poor man’s portable shortwave, Eric ����������������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ����������� ����������������� PASSPORT’S program guide, “What’s On Tonight,” builds on this with hour-by-hour descriptions of news, music and entertainment shows PASSPORT REPORTS tests, evaluates and rates dozens of the latest in English. Station contacts and web simulcasts? portable, PC controlled, professional and tabletop PASSPORT’S “Addresses PLUS” chapter is the industry bible, crammed receivers—outdoor and indoor antennas, too. Outside magazine with juicy tips. Other chapters include on-the-spot reports from the minces no words, “The best. They tell you what’s good about the armed facedown zones of Korea and Taiwan. good, bad about the bad, and advertisers be damned.” PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO is the world’s #1 selling guide to shortwave listening. Available from major dealers and bookstores, or by fast, free Priority Mail direct from the publisher: Box 300 $22.95, ISBN 978-0-914941-63-7 (0-914941-63-1) [email protected] Penn's Park, PA 18943 24/7 automatic ordering (215) 598-9018 www.passband.com Fax (215) 598 3794 MONITORING TIMES (ISSN: 0889-5341; Publishers Mail Agree- ment #1253492) is published monthly by Grove Enterprises, Inc., Brasstown, North TABLE OF CONTENTS Carolina, USA. Copyright © 2006 Grove Enterprises, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Brasstown, Departments: Second Departments NC, and additional mailing offices. Short Letters .................................................. 7 Milcom ............................................... 52 excerpts may be reprinted with appropri- Communications .................................. 8 MilSatcom - The Early Days ate credit. Complete articles may not be Stock Exchange ................................... 75 The Fed Files ...................................... 54 reproduced without permission. Advertisers Index ................................. 75 FAA NARACS Reborn Address: 7540 Highway 64 West, Boats, PLANES, Trains ......................... 56 Brasstown, NC 28902-0098 Aircraft Listening Antennas First Departments Below 500 kHz ................................... 58 Telephone: (828) 837-9200 Getting Started Fax: (828) 837-2216 (24 hours) Details, Details Beginners Corner ................................ 20 Outer Limits ........................................ 59 Internet Address: www.grove-ent.com or The Unintentional Philatelist FCC Upholds Fines for Selling Tx www.monitoringtimes.com Ask Bob .............................................. 22 Editorial e-mail: [email protected] On the Ham Bands ............................. 60 Subscriptions: [email protected] The MT Help Desk .............................. 23 Great Radio in Grubby Times Subscription Rates: $28.95 in US; $39.50 Scanning Report ................................. 24 Canada; and $58.50 foreign elsewhere, And Three Chose M/A-COM Technical Departments US funds. Label indicates number of is- Utility World ........................................ 28 Antenna Topics ................................... 62 sues left. Renewal notice is cover sheet 3 Telephone “Numbers” Mystery Solved! Real, Radio, and Artificial Grounds months before expiration. See page 76 Digital Digest ...................................... 31 Radio Restorations .............................
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