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ELECTRONICS
Australia
,
Incorporating RADIO, TELEVISION & HOBBIES
January 1969
Vol. 30 No. 10
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Editor:
NEVILLE WILLIAMS. M.I.R.I.I. (Au»t.)
Anybody seen Jack?
Assistant Editor:
A sure sign of technological progress, so
™&zPmATSOU' AMJRR-E- <Au#t*>
we’re told, is the increasing number of high-
Technics! Editor: voltage lines, drooped across our countryside and
JAMIESON ROWE. B.A. (Svd.), B.Sc. along our surburban streets. A symbol of pro¬
(Technology. N.S.W.). A.M.I.R.E.E.
(Aust.). gress they may be, but they are also a reminder
Technical Staff: of the days when we didn’t have to put up with
IAN POGSON (VK2A2N).
ANTHONY LEO (VK2ZHK). the interference which they now cause to radio
HARRY TYRER (VK2ZHH).
JOHN HORSFIELD.
and television reception.
ROBERT FLYNN. For years, radio listeners have complained
LEO SIMPSON.
about the way “hash” from high-voltage lines has blotted out the
Editorial Office:
12th Floor, 235-243 Jones Street. more distant broadcast and short-wave stations. For years, their
Broadway, Sydney. Australia. Phone protests have been met by statements that they have no fundamental
2-0944. Ext 2531 2525-6-7.
right to expect DX reception; that local stations are sited to meet
Postal Address:
Box 2728. G.P.O.. Sydney. 2001, Aus¬ their total radio needs; that modern high-voltage power lines don’t
tralia. cause interference anyway!
Advertising: Whatever grim logic there may be in such an attitude, it is hard
SELWYN SAYERS, Mgr.
BILL SUMMONS. Rep.. Sydney. to push it to cover the problem which is growing slowly but surely
Offices: 8th Floor. 235-243 Jones Street.
Broadway, Sydney, Australia. Phone in some Sydney suburbs. The high-voltage lines (which “don’t cause
2-0944. Ext 2931. 2508, 2943.
CLARRIE LEVY. Rep.. Melbourne. 392 interference”) are multiplying, and disrupting television reception—
Little Collins Street. 3000. Ph. 67-8131. not television DX but television from local 100KW stations! There
Circulation: may be “good” technical reasons why it shouldn’t happen, but try
A. Parker. Mgr.
Offices 9th Floor 235-243 Jones Street. reciting them to viewers in the affected areas, whose pictures are
Broadway. Sydney. Australia. Phone
2-0944. Ext. 2505, 2509. scored hy two rows of jagged lines; whose pictures flip each time
Subscription Rates—See back page.
the lines float through the frame sync, interval.
One can, of course, complain to the P.M.G. Radio Branch.
Representation:
Melbourne—John Fairfax & Sons Ltd.. They know the problem only too well and they’d be delighted to
392 Little Collins St.. 3000. Ph. 67-8131 assist viewers who are plagued by bad reception, and who may not
Brisbane—Sungravure Ptv. Ltd.. 78
Elizabeth Street. 4000. Ph. 2-6688. know the reason for it. But, unfortunately, the P.M.G. inspec¬
Adelaide—John Fairfax & Sons Ltd.. tors can only shrug their shoulders, because they have no power to
104 Currie Street. 5000. Ph. 51-3502.
Perth—Sungravure Ptv. Ltd.. 847 Hay
force the reticulation authorities to take corrective action; nor have
Street. 6000. Phon 23-4513. they much prospect of winning voluntary co-operation.
Newcastle. N.S.W.—Associated News- What is going to happen in not too many years’ time, when
Sapers Ltd. 22 Bolton Street 2300.
hone 2-3696. viewers begin to install colour television receivers — and expect
London—John Fairfax & Sons (Aust.) the kind of visual entertainment they have paid dearly to get? When
Ltd.. Reuter Building, 85 Fleet Street.
New York—"The Sydney Morning faulty high-voltage installations in their street paint ragged rainbows
Herald” Ltd., “Times Annex,” 229 West
43rd Street. across their screens? Must they pray for rain, forthwith, to wash
the insulators and wet the poles?
Distribution:
Distributed In N.S.W. by Sungravure We have recently been provided with breath analyser tests to
Pty. Ltd., Jones St., Broadway, Sydney.
N.S.W.: In Victoria bv Sungravure Ptv.
set a limit on the amount of alcohol the little man may legally
Ltd., 392
bourne:
Little Collins Street,
lr» South
Mel¬
Australia by Sun¬
drink! How about some meaningful legislation to set a limit on how
gravure Pty. Ltd., 104 Currie Street. much interference the big men may legally radiate?
Adelaide; In Western Australia by
Western Press; In Queensland by Wanted: A giant killer.
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January, 1969
Outside the Earth's Atmosphere 8 Forum . 60 N.Z. Radio, TV Stations. 95
Electric Propulsion Engine .. .. 14 Projector Timer and Sequencer 64 Trade Reviews and Releases . . 96
A Reader Built It . 71 Books and Publications . 109
N.Z. Commercial Stations .... 17
Audio Topics—Acoustic Feedback 73 Amateur Band Notes . 115
Speech Recognition Systems . . 20
Classical Reviews. 76 Listening Around the World . . 129
Review — Plastic Laser. 23 Documentary Records . 79 Answers to Correspondents . . 137
Review—Tropo-scatter Research 25 Variety Fare. 81 Classified Adverts. .... 143
Review — Infrared TV Camera 27 Australian TV Stations . . . . 91 Advertisers' Index . 144
Scientific and Industrial News 29 Australian Radio Stations . . . . 92 Errata and Notes . 113
Low Cost Power Supply . 36
A Keyless Organ . 40 COVER PICTURE: Rolls-Royce Limited have always enjoyed an enviable
reputation for the quality of their products. Over and above normal
The Serviceman .50
quality control, the Company is very active in the field of materials
Keeping Up With Semiconductors 53 research and the electron microscope pictured on the cover is typical of
BFO For Short-wave Receivers 56 the advanced equipment used for the purpose.
ELECTRONICS Australia, January, 7969 1

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or at leading retailers in all States
mmmm
9. Treble
peaker cut-off
switch.
10. “Bana
pread” key.
8. Selector
Car/Outdoor —
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Transistor 6000
Technical Specifications:
20 tuning ranges: FM, 17 x SW (SW 1: tuning knob • colour marks for station tracing
60-187 m, SW 2: 42-60 m and 49 m band, • SW fine tuning for SW 1 • “Band Spread”
SW 3: 36-50 m and 41 m band, SW 4: key • switchable AFC on FM • AM band
26,5-37 m and 31 m band, SW 5: 21,5-30 m width selector switch • tuning indicator
and 25 m band, SW 6: 16,5-24 m and 19 m (S-meter) • battery voltage indicator • 2
band, SW 7: 14-20 m and 16 m band, Superphone speakers (treble speaker can
SW 8: 12-16,7 m and 13 m band, SW 9: be switched off) • bass and treble control
10-14 m and 11 m band), Medium Wave (AM) • 2 Watts push-pull output stage • battery
and Long Wave • circuits: FM 14 (3 can be operation by 6 x 1,5 V mono cells • built-in
tuned), AM (without SW Tuner) 9 (3 can be mains power pack TN 12 • dial scale
tuned); SW Tuner 14 (3 can be tuned) • illuminated • sockets for external power
19 4- 1 transistors (17 of these are silicon supply, earphone, external speaker, outdoor
trans) • 'best possible cross modulation aerial, car aerial, outdoor dipole antenna,
by field effect transistors •14 4-2 diodes ground, record player/tape recorder •
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band filter • gain control: AM 3-stage, SW demodulator • cabinet: wood, w/leatherette
Tuner 3-stage with additional control, FM covering, in black and walnut.
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Selector tuning • separate SW rotating drum (w/out batt.)
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and battery
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Tuner.
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♦Frequency response: 20Hz—50,000Hz (tldB)
♦Power bandwidth: 18 Hz-60,000Hz (-3dB)
♦Dimensions: 13*(W), 4^*(H), 9%'(D).
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Life Outside The Earth's
The mystery of what lies out¬ In our impressions of the size and atomic particles, all moving at several
shape of things in space, we have pro¬ miles a second. The result must be
side our immediate world gressed from those of the Middle Ages. a waste of craters and dust, the dust
However, even now, when the layman perhaps so chemically active that a
has exercised the mind of thinks of the universe neighbouring our rubber boot, placed upon it, would
planet, he probably thinks of the burst into flame.
thinkers for many centuries. artist’s impressions of the solar system Such an account may make us ask
which he has seen. A bright, colourful two basic questions:
In the absence of any basis company of planets jostle a flaming
How, then, did we manage to get
sun against a crowded backdrop of here?
of knowledge, some very comets and star clusters. Almost inevit¬
ably, however, the artist’s impression How can we possibly live out there?
has been a false one, as we will see The answer is that our planet is one
strange ideas were proposed, of the lucky celestial bodies large
below. The astronaut will not get the
same impression. The solar system is enough and temperate enough to hold
as the picture on the opposite to itself a thin skin of gas. Although
a very empty place. It is, on average,
very dark and cold. In several other a very thin layer over the surface of
page shows. Now, at last, we the Earth’s globe, the atmosphere is
ways, it is very inhospitable to any
living thing. This article sets out to still enough to make us a “green¬
are in a position to investi¬ house,” protected from the inhospita-
consider how living things could ever
arise there; and what the prospects are bility of outer space. We will live out
gate conditions beyond our there only if we take our greenhouse
for living things when they venture
out of the one small, warm enclave with us. This quickly raises a third
own environment and in the question, perhaps the most fascinating
that we know will support them—our
own atmosphere. one: Beyond our own greenhouse, then,
forseeable future the question is there anything else alive? This we
Artists’ pictures, of necessity, show will try to answer as well, but first
of whether life exists else¬ the solar system as more crowded than we will see what the greenhouse is
it really is. This is for the simple like and how to take it with us.
where in our solar system reason that, if the artist were true to
We find that, quite apart from giving
his scale, and then drew the solar
should be finally resolved. us air to breathe, our greenhouse
system to fit on a six-inch sheet, the
atmosphere serves us in many ways:
sun (to scale) would be a dot smaller
than a full stop, and the Earth would (1) It provides a cooling or a warm¬
be completely invisible as a dot one- ing system, whichever is needed, to
millionth of an inch across. even out extremes of temperature.
by Andrew Holmes-Siedle If we lived on the planet Pluto, we (2) It absorbs the harmful ultra¬
would know that the universe is, violet light from the sun and the fast
indeed, a dark, cold place. The light atomic particles from space, letting
of its “day” is no more than our star¬ through only a little of each.
light, since the Sun is so distant that, (3) It acts as a “meteor bumper,”
ordinary little star that it is, it merges burning up the showers of dust and
into the background of the others. The larger stones that cross our path at
cold is so intense that air liquefies. thousands of miles per hour.
With no protecting gaseous blanket of (4) It acts as a diffuser, softening
This article reprinted from
air, the planet bears the full rigours the sun’s light by scattering it; hence,
RCA’S “Electronic Ape* we see a blue and not a black sky
of the “interplanetary medium” —a
rain of solid particles (ranging from and have “twilight” after sunset.
sand size to rock size) and of charged (5) The even distribution of mois-
JUPITER 483 MILLION MILES URANUS 1,780 MILLION MILES—i
,
The planets of our solar system with
their respective distances from the sun.
SUN
Q •••-•-* ♦
'—MARS 142 MILLION MILES
*—EARTH 93 MILLION MILES
L- VENUS 67 MILLION MILES

I—SATURN 886 MILLION MILES
—MERCURY 36 MILLION MILES

A tmosphere Mm*t*
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9?® ' '
ture allows formation of a firm soil

that produces plants, which, in turn,
produce oxygen and food to keep ani¬
m
mals alive; the soil also acts as a
disposal system for the husks, bones,
hair, or horns of dead animals or of
the wastes that our bodies reject from
food.
Any manned spacecraft, or Moon
base, is mainly a device that repro¬
duces these functions, possibly ignor¬
ing the diffusion of light as unnecess¬
ary, and, up to now, replacing the
oxygen-producing function by tanks of
oxygen, while wastes are stored. The
Gemini successes have made this seem This is how an artist who lived in the Middle Ages
almost easy. However, for a very long visualised the world and its surrounds. (From a
flight, or a long-stay base on the Moon sixteenth century woodcut in the Bettman Archive.)
or Mars, we would do well to con¬
sider creating, on our base, a micro¬
cosm of the oxygen-food cycle that therefore, our Moon base must con¬ rella culture needed to serve one man
occurs on Earth. tain plant life. However, we cannot is about a thousand times smaller than
The maintenance of our atmosphere use all the immense variety of plants that occupied by a tree. Furthermore,
on Earth is done solely by means of that do the work on Earth. We must using stored sunlight (e.g., electricity,
the Sun’s energy. At the same time as choose one or two hardy and adaptable to light fluorescent tubes) as the energy
the Sun’s energy liberates oxygen from ones to do the whole job. The prob¬ source, a one-man supply of this plant
plants, it causes the plant cells to build lem is — which to choose? can possibly be packaged in a container
sugars and other food substances from We might choose the tree on the the size of a wastebasket.
carbon dioxide. We ingest these foods, basis that it is a hardy, powerful plant. The chlorella plants double their
extract the chemical energy as “work,” It is, but it is not adaptable. A fairly weight every day, contain most of the
and our bodies release chemicals of the large volume of tree is needed to keep necessary vitamins and proteins, and
type that first went into the plant. If a man supplied with oxygen: also, trees are entirely edible. Here is the food
these are “ploughed back” into the soil, develop very slowly. For each man, a that we need; unfortunately, it is not
the process can start ail over again. It tree would have to be planted about very palatable. After all, who would
would be ideal if we could establish a 10 years before he came to the Moon want to live exclusively on green slime?
cyclic process like this in a Moon And what to do with all the spare Hungry mice, given dried chlorella,
base. timber? It could not be used for con¬ sweep it aside and use it as bedding.
struction; if it caught fire, it would It can. however, be used to fortify
We would not have to import new
suffocate the whole Moon base. other foods, and “chlorella cookies”
atmospheric chemicals just to keep the
To give flexibility to our Moon base, containing up to 20 per cent chlorella
cyclic, or “regenerative,” process under we want to choose a plant that packs are edible. On the whole, though, it
control, using the Sun as a driving
closely, produces little inedible waste, would be better if we could find, as on
force. This, of course, is not a simple tastes good, and is adaptable to “flow” Earth, an animal or a fish that would
matter really, and the fully automatic
production rather than “batch” handl¬ thrive on these useful little plants and
control of such a process would repre¬
ing. The best organism is to be found then themselves provide us with better
sent an important engineering achieve¬
in the nearest fish bowl — the minute, fare.
ment.
simple “green slime” species chlorella, This approach, however, brings more
As a basis for the cyclic process, one of the algae. The volume of chlo¬ problems. Most animals have a fair pro-
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The U.S.A.'s Mariner II space probe to Venus the probe, show that the surface temperature is
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as we know it. These diagrams released by NASA, by a thick layer of cold, dense clouds. Venus is 26
based on information transmitted back to earth by million miles closer to the Sun than is the Earth.
portion of bone, gut, hide, or hair materials (reproduction is always in The conditions found on Mtars and
that we just cannot eat — one third fashion). Venus by the Mariner spacecraft do
in the case of catt’e — and we at In the case of the Earth, it is not too not look favourable to the kind of pro¬
once have a real rubbish problem on difficult to propose a model of how cesses we have outlined, especially with
the Moon. We must seek an animal self-reproduction of molecules could regard to development of higher life
that is completely edible. The slug is occur in a warm, sunlit “soup” of forms. However, we cannot possibly
one of the few nearly so, and it is amino acids and sugars on a shallow yet pronounce these planets sterile.
eaten in parts of the world as slug jam; sea bed. Clay could act as a template Even if they finally prove so, it will
but perhaps we might prefer to forgo and allow the laying down of a com¬ still be of great interest to discover
this treat and compromise on shrimp, plex chemical structure. The support¬ whether Mars is colonisable at
the edible insects, or perhaps, just ed chemical molecule could then act all levels of organism. As world popu¬
mushrooms. I am sure there are still as a “factory” for “zipping up” other lation grows, the possibility of some
many bright suggestions for a plant- simple molecules into replicas of it¬ temperate real estate on Mars may be¬
animal combination that have not yet self. The result would be a blob of come very attractive. Mars, in any
come to light, and the author is tempt¬ thickened “soup.” If a crust hardens case, is of intense scientific interest be¬
ed to propose a prize for the best com¬ on the blob, we have a primitive bio¬ cause it is near and provides us with
bination suggested. One animal sug¬ logical cell; that is, an array of self- a relatively unobserved view of its
gested is the tilapia fish, a South reproducing chemicals protected by a cloudless surface. Dark patterns and
American species that enjoys algae, is “wall” from being easily dispersed. frosty-looking patches come and go
hardy, tasty, and breeds fast. There annually on the surface, while morning
should also be a prize for someone We have not, however, so easily and evening mists can be seen even
who invents slime with an attractive solved thereby the secret of life’s start; from the Earth.
flavour. this crude model does not tell us how Balloon and satellite telescopes
We have seen, then, that life, as the primitive “cell” could learn how to should shortly produce a better view
we know it, requires a protective atmo¬ divide, as true living cells do, and fur¬ of the Martian surface all year round.
sphere. Now we must consider where ther, in the process, retain the right We have already had the one brief,
we should look for life. This can be geometry' and size. This problem is incredible look by Mariner along a thin
reasoned out fairlv well on the basis no more than nibbled at in contem¬ strip of surface, which, through no
of temperature. There are reasons to porary biochemistry or “molecular fault of the experimenters, missed some
sav that life at all like that on Earth biology”. of the more intriguing features. Later,
can persist only if the temperature lies
in quite a narrow part of the range
between freezing and boiling points.
Earth, Mars, and Venus are the onlv
three major bodies in the “comfortable”
zone or “liquid water belt” of our
solar system.
Let us not, however, be parochial.
Mars and Venus apart, we must ask
could there be life around other stars?
Any star at any one time has a “com¬ When the U.S.A.
fortable” temperature zone around it. sent its Mariner 4
The answer is — there is no reason space probe to
why there could not be life in this Mars in 1965, the
zone. There are many biologists who
are prepared to say that, if there are Tidbinbilla track¬
any p’anets in the “comfortable” ing station near
zone of other stars, life is nearly cer¬ Canberra was one
tain to have started on some of them; of several en¬
that the evolution of self-reproducing gaged in recep¬
organisms is almost inevitable given tion of data
the right mixture of minerals, the right
physical conditions, and many mil¬ transmitted back
lions of years for “chance” to produce to earth. Here,
the right chemical reactions. the director of
Earth-based biology provides us the station, Mr
with some general rules as to what is R. A. Leslie, is
needed for life. At least three chemical watching the
conditions appear to be completely in¬ record of the
dispensable: (1) a liquid solvent (life data on paper
must be “wet”), (2) a system of poly¬
mers (the thing must hold together), tape coming out
and (3) polymers having the ability of a data re¬
to reproduce themselves out of raw corder.
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about 1971, automatic biological labo¬
ratories will be launched from Earth
and will settle on the surface of Mars.
These will be electronics systems of
a complexity to haunt the designer’s
dreams. They will have to detect
phenomena that are at present only
discernible to the trained human eye,
such as viewing, under high magni¬
fication, the growth of fine moulds on
a dish of prepared culture broth.
One cannot help feeling that some
great issues and decisions may rest on
some quite fallible test such as that
mentioned. It is so difficult to design
a machine that detects them all —
elephants, flies, and viruses. For ex¬
ample, from the start, there is no way
of knowing the culinary likes and dis¬
likes of the Martian germ. If he is like
his earth brother, he has to have his
broth just right, — not too salty, not
too sour. He may well prefer arsenic to
sugar. Perhaps only the TV microscope
Devoid of vegetation, airless, sun-scorched by day, sub-zero tem¬

peratures by night — this is the natural environment of the Moon's
surface. To survive, a moon colony would have to create its own
environment, approximating that of the Earth. (This photograph of
part of the Moon's surface was taken by Luna Orbiter II.)
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"Touchwire" Displays For London ATC Centre
Britain's new Southern Air Traffic Control Centre, at West

Drayton, near Heathrow Airport, is to be equipped with a
The historic first picture re¬ unique "touchwire0 display system, developed by the
ceived back on earth from the
Marconi Company.
Mariner 4 space probe to Mars,
showing part of the Desert of
Amazonia. Mars has an atmo¬ The display units will be part of the Each of the 8iin displays for West
sphere and the surface under¬ £1.5-million Marconi computer- Drayton will have masks with 24 of
goes seasonal changes similar controlled flight plan processing sys¬ these windows, although 32 can be
to those on Earth. tem (FPPS) at West Drayton, due for provided. Data input to the computer
completion in 1969. The touchwire dis¬ for processing is achieved by touching
play is an electronic computer-input the contact beneath the window in
or telescope will provide us with device with an infinitely variable range which the selected data is displayed.
enough “feel” to recognise highly of “keyboard” formats. It is associated It is believed that the touchwire re¬
foreign forms of life or possibly directly with the cathode ray tube out¬ presents the first data input device to
the discovery will wait upon a man’s put display to provide a unique means work at a speed compatible with the
arrival. of conversation between man and very high operating speeds of present
The aim of this brief account has machine. day electronic data displays and com¬
been to make three points. Although puters.
The FPPS system,, based on a tripli¬
we can detect life and examine it From the operating point of view,
cated Marconi Myriad computer com¬
readily on Earth, the engineers have to the system is a considerable improve¬
plex, will handle flight plans and
give us more advanced sensors before ment on the mechanical keyboard
control data for all aircraft under en
we can decide, by machine, at a dis¬ which it will supersede for many appli¬
route control in the southern half of
tance, whether a certain observed cations, and operators have shown a
the country. Seventy-four of these
phenomenon constitutes “life.” Al¬ marked preference for it. Having no
touchwire displays, part of Marconi’s
though we have demonstrated short¬ moving parts and fewer electronic
X2000 series, will replace push-button
term life support outside the atmo¬ components than a keyboard system,
controls and keyboards and will bring
sphere, our present “Model T” system it is silent and much more reliable.
the Air Traffic Controller into direct,
for support will have to be revolu¬
finger-tip contact with the situation in Since the procedures the controller
tionised before we can establish a
the air. follows on the touchwires are pre¬
colony on the Moon or Mars. Finally,
while we have several good handles on The touchwire display comprises programmed into the computer, the
the problem of the origin of life, we two units; a mask which fits in front possibility of error is greatly reduced.
have to do a lot of research before we of the cathode ray tube display screen, The touchwire system ensures that in¬
arrive at a good set of principles to and a logic unit. Wire contacts are formation fed into the computers is
explain it. It might be said that the fitted into the lower part of the mask logical and complete for its particular
wish to discover these principles is one and the system is so arranged that a context. Other features of the touch-
of the motives of the whole space effort. finger touch on any of these contacts wire displays, such as the direct asso¬
If we look closely on other results in a unique code being trans¬ ciation of information with the con¬
planets, we may find out not mitted to the computer. Associated tacts, a constant displayed record of
only if life exists there but how, under with each contact is a ‘window’ in the previous information and a backtrack
different conditions, the vital transmu¬ mask which allows computer-generated facility, make further significant con¬
tation was made. There, perhaps, will labels in the form of data or aircraft tributions to operational accuracy and
be the key to our own origin. □ movement information to be displayed. efficiency. Q

CLCCTRIC PROPULSION
hr spate vehicles
An electric propulsion engine representing the first

stages of a technique which may lead to important
economies in the construction and operation of
space vehicles was exhibited at the Farnborough
Air show in the U.K. last September. Although still
experimental, the engine can operate satisfactorily
under simulated space conditions.
The concept of low-thrust electric necessary few the support of flight¬ path around the axis of the chamber,
propulsion is not new. Rocket engineer rated systems in orbit. so as to travel the greatest possible
Hermann Oberth discussed such a Two possible fuels, mercury and distance (and therefore have the maxi¬
system in 1929—-but translation of the caesium, may be employed in ion mum chance of colliding with, and
idea into hardware has had to await engines. Both satisfy the requirements ionising, neutral mercury atoms) before
developments in other scientific and of low boiling point, low ionisation arriving iat the wall of the ion chamber,
engineering disciplines. Furthermore, potential and relatively high atomic whidh constitutes the anode. After a
until quite recently, spaceflight had weight, but mercury is easier to handle short time, therefore, the ion chamber
not advanced to the stage where speci¬ and is less rdactive chemically and so is filled with plasma (a mixture of
fic applications could he investigated. is preferred. neutral mercury vapour, electrons and
In the electric engine, as with the Three basic operations characterise mercury ions).
more familiar chemical-fuel rocket the operation of the ion engine. These At the end of the ion chamber
thrust is derived from the high-velocity are: the production of ions; their opposite to the cathode are two grids,
expulsion of exhaust from the engine. acceleration in an electric field; and with very small separation between
But instead of the chemical product of the neutralisation of the resulting ion them. The first is the screen grid, which
combustion, this exhaust consists of beam. In the British unit, mercury is maintained at a potential slightly
positively charged atoms, oa* ions. The vapour from a heated reservoir is less than that of the cathode. Its func¬
thrust generated by an ion engine introduced into a hollow cathode; the tion is to provide a barrier to electrons
depends (again ias with a chemical inner surface of the cathode is coated and prevent them from leaving the
rocket) on two things — the rate at with a mixture of barium, strontium engine with the positive ions, which
which the unit consumes fuel, and the and calcium carbonates, which emits would lower the efficiency of the
velocity of the exhaust. Put mathe¬ electrons copiously at relatively low engine. The second is the accelerator
matically, P = MV/T where P is temperatures. grid, and this is maintained at between
thrust, M/T is mass-flow/second, and The engine is started by striking an 1,000-3,000 volts negative with respect
V is exhaust velocity. For a given arc between the cathode and a keeper to the cathode. Mercury ions which
thrust, a smaller mass-flow (which is electrode. Electrons are liberated and drift into the region between the grids
economical) is possible if V can be pass through a small orifice in the are accelerated out of the engine at
increased. cathode into the ion chamber, together a velocity which varies with the
The significance of exhaust velocity is with (initially) vapour consisting of accelerating voltage.
brought out by examining the equation, neutral mercury atoms. Ions are pro¬ The magnitude of the thrust is
applicable to any rocket, duced by electron bombardment. A given by the equation W=PV/277
magnetic field is established within the where W is the power of the exhaust
VR " VE loSe (m/m0) where VR ion chamber by means of electrical beam, P is thrust generated, V is the
windings around the outside of the velocity of ions in the beam, and V the
is the velocity imparted to a rocket, of chamber. The purpose of this is to efficiency of the engine. Typical values
initial mass m, by the consumption of compel electrons to move in >a circular for these quantities are; W=500 watts,
a mass (m-m0) of fuel with an exhaust
velocity Vp. The mass of the rocket
when all the fuel has been consumed
is mo. It is clearly desirable that
the percentage fuel weight should be as
low as possible so that the mass ratio
m/m0 should tend to unity.
The most active chemlical rocket fuel
is liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen,
which gives an exhaust velocity of 3.5-
KM/second. In contrast, exhaust
velocities of between lOKM/second
and lOOKM/second are normal with
ion engiines.
The first experimental electric pro¬
pulsion system, SERT 1 (space electric
rocket test) was flown by the United
States of America in 1964 and a num¬
ber of other systems are under develop¬
ment in the U.S.A, Europe and (pre¬
sumably) Russia. The U.S.A. is cur¬
rently pursuing two electric propulsion
programs. The first is SERT n, direc¬
ted towards demonstrating the long¬
term operation of an ion engine in
space, while the second, SEPST (solar-
electric propulsion system technology)
is designed to develop the hardware
14 ELECTRONICS Australia. January, 1969
ENGINE NEW SOLAR ARRAYS ARE 75% LIGHTER
Flexible solar cell arrays capable of providing up to 30W

by Michael Wilson per pound of array weight have been developed by Lock¬
heed Missiles and Space Co., Sunnyvale, California.
The system, called the “Flat Pack Flexible Solar Cell Array” uses a
V=30KM/second, V =90 per cent, concept of stowing and deploying flexible solar arrays said to result in
leading to a thrust of 0.015 newton, 75 per cent weight reduction over any array so far put into space. The
or about 0.03KG. prototype provides about 300 per cent improvement in power-to-weight
Continued expulsion of ions would ratio. The array can be adapted to a variety of space vehicle configurations
result in a gradually increasing nega¬ “up to the multi-kilowatt level,” the company claims.
tive charge on the engine and its Michael Lopez, engineer in the Manufacturing Research organisation
spacecraft, which would eventually pre¬ has applied for a patent on the panel fabrication. Flexible integrated inter¬
vent the engine from functioning. It connects are soldered to the cells, all of which are sandwiched in five cell,
is therefore important to maintain an series-parallel hookups. In the prototype, the series hookup produces 28V,
electrically neutral spacecraft structure, but this can be increased, Lopez said. Each 28V module has 380 solar cells.
and this is achieved by neutralising
the ion beam after the ions have been Much of the weight reduction results from using a thing substrate on
accelerated. Electrons, drawn from the which solar cells are mounted. Another advantage in using the thin, trans¬
cathode, may be discharged into the parent substrate (“Kapton”) with integral printed circuits is that it permits
beam from a suitably shaped probe the solar cell assemblies to be inspected and repaired at any time up to
without disturbing the beam. launch.
The pacing factor in the develop¬ Possible arrangements suggested for the system include a retractable
ment of an efficient and economic ion model for stowing on a flat spindle the portion of the array not needed
propulsion system has been, until re¬ to provide power (if some components on a vehicle should be shut down
cently, the lack of a light-weight elec¬ for a time; This feature also permits gradual extension of the array to
trical power source. While chemical compensate for radiation degradation of the solar cells, eliminating the
rockets are self-sufficient (needing only necessity to dissipate excess power provided at the beginning of array life.
fuel and oxidant), ion engines require Another method has fewer components, and can be used when retraction is
large quantities of electric power. The not needed. In this configuration, the array is folded into a box panel-
British engine, for example, consumes, by-panel, rather than wound on a flat spindle.
in all, some 550W (including power
conversion supplies and heater), which The principal advantages of winding the array panels onto a flat spindle
requires about 80sq.ft, of solar-cell are: less flexure of solar cells and their interconnects; approximately 60 per
array, assuming a solar intensity equi¬ cent less stowed volume.
valent to that at the surface of the
earth. Solar intensity falls off rapidly
with increasing distance from the Sun,
and for voyages to Mars or Jupiter,
the array becomes unmanageably large.
Resort must then be had to onboard
power generation — for example using
isotope decay reactors.
But the solar cell array remains the
most effective power source currently
available, and recent advances in solar
cell technology have made possible the
development of flexible, lightweight ar¬
rays using very thin silicon cells. The
power/ weight ratio of such arrays can
be as high as 50 watts/KG, about twice
the value of the lightest arrays built
so far. Improvement in specific weight
is of supreme importance in ion pro¬
pulsion payloads.
The weight of the large area of
array needed (only about 15 per cent, ABOVE: R. Crawford
of which actually consists of silicon Byzbee, associate engin¬
cells) means that power generation ac¬ eers at Lockheed Missiles
counts for a very large proportion of and Space Co., prepares
the satellite or rocket weight. A
further disadvantage of large-area to demonstrate the proto¬
arrays is the difficulty of stowing them type of the new flexible
within the confines of the rocket’s solar-cell array in the flat-
heat-shield. The need for a folding and pack configuration. The
deployment mechanism further adds to array is in the fully re¬
the weight of the array. tracted position.
The primary use for electric propul¬
sion could be to expand the orbit of a
satellite to a desired distance; a secon¬
dary use could be that of attitude con¬ RIGHT: Driven by an
trol and station keeping. In all cases, electric motor, the flex¬
using electric propulsion in the pri¬ ible array has been ex¬
mary mode allows payloads to be tended to its fully oper¬
placed in an orbit otherwise unattain¬ ational position. In this
able using the booster rocket alone.
With a 500-watt ion-thruster, the same position, the unit can del¬
vehicle could place a 120KG satellite iver SOW of power per
(containing 34KG of useful payload) pound weight of array.
into synchronous orbit using about 24-
KG of fuel and an orbit-expansion
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COMMENT ON N.Z. BROADCAST SCENE
Private Commercial Stations to be Licensed

After 33 years of state monopoly in broadcasting, the ing broadcasting was taken in 1962 by
a National Party Government (Labour
New Zealand Government has decided to allow the opera¬ having been relegated to the Opposi¬
tion of broadcast stations by private enterprise. This article tion). This was to form a government-
from a New Zealand contributor outlines the background appointed N.Z. Broadcasting Corpor¬
to this decision and the events that led up to it. The author ation to take over the state depart¬
ment of broadcasting.
has strong views on some aspects of the subject, and the Significantly, the Corporation’s
editor wishes to point out that these do not necessarily Director-General remains outside the
coincide with the views of "Electronics Australia." Corporation’s appointment. He is
appointed and paid by Parliament.
The Corporation was given power to
by B. S. Furby, M.N.Z.E.I. grant a private station licence to any
applicant who could succeed in prov¬
ing inadequate service: in a small
If Australians experience more inter¬ ber of private stations. However, on its country of 21 million people and 47
ference on their broadcast band in the election in 1935, the first Labour stations, no one appears to have proven
future, it will probably be the result Government set up a state department a case yet. Perhaps the Corporation’s
of new legislation just passed by the to administer broadcasting. The Board methods are not always helpful: one
New Zealand Parliament. This is an and most of the private stations were would-be applicant, on asking the
Act to end the 33-year-old state mono¬ taken over at that time. The change Corporation how he should set about
poly in both commercial and non¬ did have some merit, in that private applying for a licence, received the
commercial broadcasting in New Zea¬ stations with limited facilities were answer that his application had been
land by creating a Broadcasting able to give an improved service with considered and refused!
Authority to issue licences to private the resources of a national organisa¬ In such an authoritarian atmosphere,
stations. Television will, for the tion hehind them. and with frequent resignations of crea¬
present, remain a state monpoly out¬ Faced with a hostile press, Labour’s tive staff (to the accompaniment of
side the new Authority’s control. next adventure in the broadcasting newspaper headlines hinting at political
This omission is only one of several world was to create a commercial interference) public opinion tended to
in an Act which can be criticised as broadcasting government department be dissatisfied with the N.Z.B.C. Un¬
much as the present broadcasting and to operate in competition with the favourable comparisons with the enter¬
television services can. Any genuine existing non-commercial network. War prising B.B.C., and its freedom from
attempt to create an effective authority economies forced an amalgamation political control (the B.B.C. has the
on the lines of the U.S.A.’s Federal however, and the N.Z. Broadcasting power to refuse the British Prime
Communications Commission has been
evaded in several program or
administrative aspects on one hand,
and on the other by what appears to
be a complete failure by the politicians
to realise that in legislating for broad¬
casting, they are also legislating for a
highly technical medium.
Representations by the N.Z. Elec¬
tronics Institute to give the Authority
power to demand compliance with
technical standards such as audio fre¬
quency range, noise and distortion
limits or linearity have been
disregarded. (The N.Z.E.I. is New Zea¬
land’s only national organisation in
electronics, with membership open to
all in the country in the electronics
field). The new Authority may levy
private stations for contributions to
art, such as at present is encouraged
by N.Z. Broadcasting Corporation
patronage, but again the request of the
N.Z.E.I. that levies also be permitted
to support the Corporation’s work in
electronic aspects of broadcasting re¬
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the Act. quarters of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation. It contains
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and entertainment medium from commercial and non-commercial ser¬ to the general dissatisfaction and led to
government control and civil service vices. (One private station survived the demands for more freedom in broad¬
administration, which has been criti¬ takeovers: 4XD Dunedin, run by a casting.
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mediocrity. It must be admitted that the state organisation.) the scene (somewhat later than in some
under these conditions broadcasting in Shortwave broadcasting, which had of the “under-developed” nations New
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the country did have an independent has so far been no move to do so. country’s precarious balance of pay¬
Broadcasting Board once, and a num¬ First step along the way to liberalis¬ ments situation. It was left to private
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enterprise to introduce television, as
private enterprise had in the beginning
introduced broadcasting, and later
shortwave broadcasting.
An Auckland manufacturer, Bell
Radio, used their experimental licence
to radiate programs with enter¬
tainment value. Once Aucklanders
invested in television receivers and had
a taste of viewing, the Government
could not clamp down, it could only
— with reluctance — authorise the
N.Z.B.S. (as it then was) to go ahead.
This was in 1958.
Even with a service approved and
working with low power transmitters in
the four main centres, the state broad¬
casting department continued to be led
by the noses by private enterprise.
Private (and illegal) translators mush¬
roomed as country viewers banded
together to provide extensions to the
darly limited coverage and these were
so successful they had to be legalised,
despite outraged authority.
The N.Z.B.C. now has a 100KW
transmitter for television in each o-f
the four main centres, and others of
equal or otherwise adequate power to
spread the coverage over most of the
country. The four regions each have
New TV Centre for U.K. Midlands
one -program, so only one channel is A project for a $35 million entertainments centre in the heart of Bir¬
available to a New Zealand viewer. mingham (the largest industrial centre of the English Midlands) has been
Advertising is included four evenings a announced by the commercial television company, Associated Television
week. Sunday (as with sound radio) is Corporation. The picture above shows a model of the complex. Called
one of the days free from commercials. Paradise Centre, it will stand on a six-acre site and will contain a tele¬
The N.Z. Radio and Television vision studio, an exhibition/conference/banquetting hall, a theatre, twin
Manufacturers’ Association, at its cinemas, a hotel and restaurant, and neighbourhood shops. The site will be
annual conference in October, dominated by a 300ft high office block and the hotel, which will be de¬
reaffirmed its priorities: First, a second signed to offer accommodation in between 250 to 300 bedrooms.
television channel; second, colour tele¬ The top storeys of the office tower will accommodate a rooftop res¬
vision; and third, FM broadcasting. taurant and kitchen, which will be serviced by high-speed lifts travelling
Government reply — reputedly on at 800ft a minute. The television area will have three major production
N.Z.B.C. advice — is that a second studios with their ancillary accommodation, a viewing theatre, rehearsal
channel should be in colour, but it rooms and a base for outside broadcast units.
should be introduced nationally. Be¬ Associated Television is one of the program contractors who operate
cause of limited national resources, commercial television channels in U.K. These contractors provide their own
this would be delayed until at least studio and production facilities, but hire their transmitting equipment from
1972. the Postmaster-General’s Department. The P.M.G.’s Department is respon¬
Since televisions station licensing is sible for the technical aspects of transmissions from the point where signals
excluded from the scope of the new leave the studios.
Broadcasting Authority (it will deal ex¬
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clusively with sound broadcasting)
there is no chance of a commercially
operated second program before 1972, only a nominal punishment was cater to the audience potential Haur¬
The N.Z.B.C. still has a head start, imposed for a breach of International aki had uncovered. More dramatic
however, as the Authority cannot de¬ Regulation 190. This is in direct con¬ — if less publicly known — was the
license any existing N.Z.B.C. station. trast to the wrath visited on previous change in the face the N.Z.B.C. is
The N.Z.B.C. staff, through their staff pirates attempting to operate on the presenting to advertisers. Hauraki
association, have publicly said they are amateur and other bands. works to attract advertisers with the
not afraid of competition, and would Simultaneously with the passing of sort of service Australian competition
find it challenging if of a high stand¬ the Broadcasting Authority Act, knows only too well, and the N.Z.B.C.
ard. As, despite their working for another one, the Post Office Amend¬ was suddenly stimulated to try a little
a Corporation, their salaries are tied to ment Bill (No. 2), was passed by harder to please paying customers.
the state services salary scale, they may Parliament, giving the Government Hauraki still has the edge when it
well be ready to welcome the employ¬ some teeth to put down unlicensed comes to service, however, and it is
ment opportunities competition will transmitters. The legislation has writ¬ unlikely that an organisation with a
also bring. ten into it a delay to allow Hauraki civil service background will change
New Zealanders of today have al¬ to apply for a licence before the Act its way of life within a short period of
ready had a taste of the vitality and comes into force. time.
enterprise of private broadcasting, The press, meanwhile, has enjoyed One sin of Hauraki’s has been
through the activities of the “pirate” the Government’s dilemma over Haur¬ attended to in the new Broadcasting
station, Radio Hauraki, which operates aki. Should the pirates have been Authority Act. Sundays will continue
from international waters, in the licensed ahead of other would-be pri¬ to be free of advertising on radio, so
Hauraki Gulf, off the coast of vate broadcasters who did not set up licensing Hauraki will put a stop to its
Auckland. If ever a Government was unlicensed transmitters? How else to transgressions against one of New
embarrassed by attempts to run with reward the pirates for their undoubted Zealand’s ingrained customs.
initiative and enterprise, when they The Labour Party has not been
the hare and hunt with the hounds,
were bucking a system rather than silent throughout these changes to its
Hauraki has done this to the N.Z. socialised broadcasting. Threats to
Government. Half-hearted attempts breaking the law the way a criminal
does? Because even though it panders take over private stations without com¬
were made to stop Hauraki’s first ship
to the teenage segment with iits pop pensation have become its declared
from putting to sea, but these met with policy should it become the govern¬
such a public outcry that Ministerial music, Hauraki is another example of
private enterprise giving the lead to ment again, but it is similarly out of
direction has required state depart¬ step with public opinion in other mat¬
ments concerned (Marine and Post government agencies.
One N.Z.B.C. station in each of ters also, so on present indications a
Office) to temporise ever since. change is not likely in 1970, when the
Although apprehended while trans¬ three main cities was hurriedly chang¬
mitting within the three-mile limit, ed to a teenage program format to Continued on page 142)
Electronic Speech. — Recognition System
Last month, we described printed-character recognition machines devel¬
oped by the National Physical Laboratory in the U.K. Scientists at the
same establishment are currently working on the design of machines
intended for direct mechanical speech recognition.
The National Physical Laboratory in entails first finding out what the one; the degree of variation possible
the U.K. is organised into three groups unvarying pattern is. between manners of speech, as regards
— Measurement, Materials and Engi¬ At the National Physical Laboratory, both the frequencies used and the
neering Sciences. Each year, just one speech recognition work is concentrat¬ ratio between them, is covered by
of them exhibits its work at the ing for the present on vowels. It is assigning to each vowel an area, rather
laboratory’s “open days”: in 1967, it considered that the recognition of than a point or line, on the frequency-
was the Measurements Group, and in vowels is about as complicated as doing frequency map.
1968 is was the turn of the least homo¬ the same with consonants, and the The experimental set-up shown in the
geneous of the three, Engineering latter task is apparently being under¬ photograph is adapted to distinguish
Sciences. The group covers ships, taken elsewhere in the U.K. words of the small set “but, boot, bit
hovercraft and aircraft and their It has long been suspected that the . . and so on for the rest of the
underlying fluid dynamics; the aero¬ informiation in speech is carried in the vowels. In the present arrangement,
dynamics of buildings; and, on a com¬ form of the frequences of resonant when one of these words is spoken the
pletely different tack, a McLuhanish cavities. This information could be in corresponding light comes on above the
range of studies spanning the spectrum the frequencies themselves, or in the logic cabinet on the left of the picture.
of information-processing, from com- ratios between them, or in some The electronic processing is, compared
putergrid research to human speech combination of the two. with the speed of speech, effectively
and senses. What is done at NPL is to operate instantaneous, so that time-sharing be¬
At the human end of the spectrum, on the waveform itself, with a battery comes a distinct possibility, reducing the
we find the print-reading systems of eight or so filtering techniques. For cost per speaker. An advantage
described by J. R. Parks and D. A. example, in a particular vowel, a high- claimed for the system is that duration
Bell in the article “The 2-rress of the frequency component may show up is one variable that plays no part; thus
2.” (“Electronics Australia,” Decem¬ only at the peaks of a lower-frequency the rate of speaking does not matter.
ber, 1968.) Even more human in its wiave: in such a case it is possible In this sort of work, the question of
associations is the work aimed at direct to set up an electronic system to regional accents is often said to present
mechanical speech-recognition. identify this high-frequency constituent an almost insurmountable barrier. One
A single phoneme, recognised by the whenever it appears. man’s “hat” is another man’s “hut,” so
human brain as a simple entity, is, in The work so far has been largely how is the machine to know which is
fact, quite a complex collection of fre¬ a matter of finding just what pattern, intended, even if it has succeeded in
quencies, of various strengths and in “frequency-space,” is always present hearing the vowel correctly? The NPL
durations. We have no difficulty in when ia particular vowel is spoken. team is by no .means pessimistic on this
extracting from this mass of informal The progress made is evident from the question, for two reasons. First, they
tion the unvarying pattern that is the fact that the researchers have managed find (surprisingly enough) that, given a
essence of the vowel or consonant to map out nearly all the simple vowels good vowel-recognition system, regional
(although it helps if we know from (not the diphthongs) in a two-dimen¬ differences as heard by the machine are
the context whether the speaker is from sional space, of which one axis repre¬ less marked than they sound to the
Kensington, Sunderland or Austria). To sents the frequencies below 800Hz and human ear. The second point is that,
make a machine do the same thing the other the remaining frequencies. provided the vocabulary used is limited
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This sort of plot reflects the finding to a few hundred words, ambiguities
that a vowel can be to a great extent need not arise. Different regional ver¬
This article is reprinted from "New characterised by a particular combina¬ sions of the same word can usually, it
Scientist" by arrangement. tion of a high frequency and a low is thought, be handled as different words
at the input end of the machine, and
then treated as synonyms by a final
logic stage. Ambiguity begins to become
a problem only when the vocabulary is
made larger and therefore contains
more possible meanings. If regionally
different versions of any two words
happen to sound the same, it should, in
principle, be easy enough to sort them
apart by providing the machine with a
grammatical or contextual logic stage.
But this is looking some distance into
the future. For the moment, there is
considerable interest in machines that
can simply recognize the spoken
numerals. There are some obvious
applications, as, for example, the sort¬
ing of mail according to a post-code
system. A great deal of manpower
could be saved if the sorter could
simply read the code into a microphone
and leave a mechanical sorter to do the
rest. Another application — resting on
the same experimental finding as the
first, namely that numbers can
be spoken four times as fast as they
can be typed, and more accurately —
is in telephony. A speech-recognizing
system would not only save time but,
more important, would avoid one major
source of “wrong numbers.” H
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Ttthiical
Retfieuf.
Low-cost Plastic Laser Tested by U.S. Scientists
What may be a major breakthrough in the laser field is ting plastic that will lase dependably;
reported by scientists of the Raytheon Company, who have the amount of fluorescent dye in com¬
mercially available acrylics varies from
succeeded in making a laser using a virtually worthless lot to lot, and sometimes there isn’t
piece of plastic material as the lasing element. enough for laser action.
And, for some unknown reasons,
commercial plastic rod stock doesn’t
Fluorescent colours — those bright, 3 cents out of Raytheon’s research fund. lase at all, though its dye concentration
vivid reds, greens, and oranges—have With a basic material this cheap, they appears to be about the same as that
been around for years. The military feel it might be possible to build solid of sheet stock.
uses them to make aircraft more state lasers at as little cost as gas It would be ironic in an age in which
visible and fluorescent dyes miake the lasers. But even if it was only compe¬ fluorescent colours brighten everything
uniforms of xiowned airmen easier to titive tin price, the plastic laser would from billboards to costume jewellery,
spot. On. the homcfront, fluorescent probably be more rugged than the deli¬ but Raytheon may have to invest in a
ink appears on almost every bumper cate glass helium-neon lasers, and chemical facility of its own to over¬
sticker and innumerable advertising could carve a place for itself in the come these problems. The plastics in¬
signs. small but growing market for laser dustry is geared to volume sales, not
Now, two Raytheon Co. scientists alignment tools. It might also find use custom jobs. Balss and Deutsch have
have built a fluorescent-red plastic in battle field communication systems even had trouble getting single sheets
laser that may presage devices that or range finders. of stock items, and they’ve often had
would be the cheapest lasers yet, and But some problems must be solved to content themselves with leftovers
would require little input energy to before plastic devices can challenge from warehouse lots.
lase. other types of lasers. For one thing, But they haven’t been squelched by
Michael N. Bass and Thomas F. commercially available plastic is of this. Instead, they’ve begun searching
Deutsch, research scientists at Ray¬ poor optical quality and can’t generate for other new laser materials which,
theon’s laser advanced development the kind of finely collimated beam pro¬ like fluorescent, may have been under
centre in Waltham, Mass., hit upon duced by crystal or gats systems. More their noses for many years. (“Electro¬
the idea in the course of work on importantly, there’s a problem in get¬ nics,” 16/9/68.) B
liquid, or dye, lasers. They had tried
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see if they would work as well as

they had in solution, but Without much
luck. They did notice, though, that the
What makes a Laser lase?
colour of fluorescent red acrylfc plas¬
tic almost exactly matched one of the
dyes used in their liquid laser experi¬ A typical laser system is built
ments, Rhodamine B. around a rod of active material,
such as ruby. Both ends of the
So they invested $4 in *an 18 x 48in rod are optically polished to pro¬
sheet of quarter-inch plastic, cut off duce a flat surface; one end is
a corner, and, using light from another coated with a material that total¬
laser as ia pump, tried to make it lase. ly reflects light, the other with a
It did—very well, fin fact. substance that only partly reflects
light. The light that is reflected
They then cut from their slab of at this end sustains the excitation;
plastic ia laser “rod” i by i by 4 the light that isn’t reflected forms
inches. Its end faces were only rough¬ the laser beam.
ly parallel and it was hand-polished The source of ordinary light,
at that, but when it was pumped with commonly called the pump is
a quick-rise-time flash of light it usually a xenon flash tube. This
worked like <a charm. light, which is directed on to the
Their discovery is so new they rod, raises the atoms in the ruby
crystal from minimum energy XENON FLASH LAMP
haven’t had a chance to make accurate ground level to a band of higher
measurements, but Bass >and Deutsch energy. These energy levels de¬
estimates the rod’s gain at about 15 pend on the characteristics of the
per cent per inch. This compares well active material.
with the figure for the far more com¬ The atoms then drop from this
mon—and costlier—ruby laser rod. high energy level to an inter¬
And the pump energy needed to trig¬ mediate energy state. Then they
ger lasing is only about six joules; an return to the unexcited state and
equivalent ruby rod would require it is when they make this last
about 100 joules, the researchers say. transition that they emit light of
a certain wavelength. The wave¬
But best of all, the plastic laser is length, like the high-energy level,
inexpensive. The two scientists estimate depends upon the material used.
that the 4-inch rod drew no more than (“Electronics,” 19/8/68). GROUND LEVEL

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TROPOSPHERIC SCATTER
RESEARCH WITH LASERS
New techniques developed to study the effects of tropo¬ using several films, each separate film
spheric scatter of VHF and UHF signals, by artificially re¬ having a range of about 8dB.
creating on a miniature scale the conditions which give rise Scattering centres are generated by
dropping a large number of very small
to it, are expected to greatly assist communication systems glass spheres through the transmitted
engineers, to whom the effect is desirable and to television beam. This produces just the sort of
system planners, to whom it is not. random over-the-horizon fields that one
gets with a real tropospheric radio
propagation system. The beads were
solid glass spheres ranging in diameter
The search for knowledge about size; the “atmosphere” can be con¬ from 125 to 177 microns. Large num¬
over-the-horizon propagation is an trolled accurately enough if the model bers of beads were needed for the prop¬
urgent one for television broadcasters, is made small enough. The answer they agation of scattered fields typical of
because there are only a relatively have found is to use a helium-neon those found in radio systems. This
small number of channels available for laser operating on a submicron wave¬ seems to confirm that large numbers
television services. length as the basis for a model that of scattering centres do play a part in
natural over-the-horizon radio propa¬
If VHF and UHF signals travelled has a scale factor of over one million gation through the troposphere. The
only in straight lines as far as the to one. The earth is represented by a
great advantage of this new experimen¬
horizon there would be no problem. glass disc ground to form part of the
tal technique is that various types of
As to the reasons why they do not, it surface of a sphere with a radius of propagation path can be fabricated at
is known that the signals are transmit¬ 5.5 meters. With a laser wavelength
ted over the horizon by “ducts” in the of 6328 angstroms the model is equiva¬ low cost to try out new ideas.
troposphere formed by temperature in¬ lent to a tropospheric communications Hills and mountain ranges are also
versions; by scattering from areas of system on the real earth working on responsible for over-the-horizon re¬
the troposphere where turbulent effects a frequency of 416MHz. The charac¬ ception of UHF and VHF radio waves.
are occurring and where the refractive teristics of the glass at the laser wave¬ Here, effects such as the knife-edge
index is therefore varying very rapidly; length are very like the characteristics diffraction effect well known in physics
and also by diffraction over hills. It has of the earth in an area of poor can occur at sharp ridges. These, too,
even been suggested that the down- sandy soil. Photographic film is used can be investigated with a laser model.
rushing cold air associated with thund¬ to record the received signal, from A B.B.C. engineer, K. Hacking, has
erstorms can form ducts close to the which detail of the received field been using such a model to investi¬
earth’s surface, which will greatly in¬ strength are then obtained by scanning gate the effects of hills, and he describ¬
crease interference between sta¬ the negatives with a high precision re¬ed models constructed to simulate flat-
tions when there are thunderstorms cording microphotometer (which has a topped, thick slab and double humped
about. slit width of 10 microns and a slit hills.
It is the precise details of these ducts length of 100 microns). A dynamic An idea of the size of the scattering
and scattering mechanisms that have range of measurements of about centres in the troposphere was given
so far eluded scientists and engineers lOOdB (a factor of 1010) is possible by P. A. Matthews and S. Defu of
working in this field. However, a num¬
ber of leads are being followed up.
and some interesting models of the
troposphere, which can be used to try
out on a small scale the theories that,
have been put forward, were described
at a recent Institution of Electrical En¬
gineers conference in the U.K. on the
subject. In one paper a French scien¬
tist described work that has gone as
far as producing a formula for
accurately determining the strength of
signals scattered from high up in the
troposphere.
A laser model for investigating scat¬
tering effects was described by R. E. Diagram of a laser model for investigating tropospheric scatter pro¬
Post and D. F. Rost of Iowa State
University. They pointed out that the pagation of VHF and UHF signals. The scale factor of the model
reason why few of the theories ad¬ is over a million to one.
vanced to explain the observed pheno¬
mena have been successful is probably BELOW: Some of the shapes University College, London, who have
that they are based upon mathe¬ been miaking measurements at a site
matical models that are gross over¬ used by the B.B.C. in their scale
model tests. at University College on the signals
simplification of the physical situa¬ from the Independent Television Auth¬
tion they are supposed to describe. ority transmitters at Mendlesham and
This over-simplification has been Lichfield, which are 116 and 170
necessary in order to solve the problem kilometres respectively from London.
mathematically. What is really needed, Each centre, they said, appears to have
said these two scientists, is a labora¬ dimensions of a few hundred metres.
tory model in which experiments can
be carried out to test specific propaga¬ Some knowledge of the exact nature
tion mechanisms. of the mechanisms that reflect VHF
One of the principal difficulties fac¬ and UHF waves over the horizon is
ing anyone trying to build such a thus beginning to appear, and the
model is that of controlling the “atmo¬ laser laboratory models described
sphere” so that only the desired scat¬ should greatly help the search for
tering and other mechanisms are further information. (“New Scientist,”
present. This is largely a question of 17/10/68.) H
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INDUSTRIAL INFRARED TV
CAMERA USES NIPKOW DISC
From Mullard Ltd., England, comes a description of a closed effective annular shape of the collecting
optics onto the detector element, and
circuit infrared television system employing one of the old¬ hence the radiation transmitted by a
est television systems known — the Nipkow disc scanning scanning hole is uniformly spread over
system. The original story is quite long but the following is the detector area.
a precis featuring the most interesting sections. The detector is a Mullard 77 K
indium antimonide photoconductive in¬
frared detector which has an annular
Closed-circuit infrared TV systems when rotated. The amplitude of this element to match the optical system.
have a number of industrial and medi¬ spurious signal was up to 50 times Cooling is required for this component
cal applications. Some of the more that of the noise from the detector and and this is achieved by using a liquid
obvious are monitoring furnace walls was caused by variations in reflectivity nitrogen drip-feed system supplied from
or lagged pipes to detect faults; detect¬ and emissivity, and by wobble along a dewar vessel placed on the ground
ing hot spots in electronic circuits; the surface of the discs. Various metal at the side of the camera. This enables
measuring skin temperatures in medical discs were made with polished or matt the camera to be operated in any plane.
applications where the condition of the surfaces but, although the spurious With a 30 line, 17 frames per second
patient is reflected in the temperature signal was reduced, it was still much picture, the equipment has a tempera¬
of the skin. greater than the detector noise. ture sensitivity of 0.5 °C with a room
A number of very expensive thermal Finally, a different principle was temperature background. Thus, it can
scanning systems with high optical tried. A disc was made of clear Per¬ detect the presence and position of any
definition are commercially available. spex which, in thin sheets, transmits ‘hot spots* on moving and stationary
These systems, however, are generally infrared out to 5.5/*m. This disc was objects within the field of view.
bulky, not portable, and require large
power supplies. Many of them also OSCILLOSCOPE
have the disadvantage of taking a long DISPLAY
time to generate a picture. r* n
Inoidmt
The object in building the prototype Solid ititt
scanning system described in this Block diagram •mplifiei

radiation
article was to determine the perform¬ of the infrared film *nd x

ance of a lightweight inexpensive TV system . Hold lont
Nipkow
camera employing the simple Nipkow Note the novel disc
disc as the scanning mechanism. method of gen¬ Vertical

This mechanism comprises a flat erating the time timtbist
disc, perforated with a spiral of holes base pulses.

which, when rotated, generates scann¬ Horittntil
ing lines. Since the disc, rotating at timtbut Silicon I

photodovicti
lOOOrpm, is the only moving part, the
camera is small in size, robust and l_. __I
has a low power consumption.
Nipkow disc scanning is a means of found to produce a very low spurious If a Mullard room - temperature
scanning in the image plane. The disc signal. Because most of the radiation lead sulphide detector is used in place
has a spiral of 30 holes around its is emitted from beneath the surface of of the indium antimonide detector, the
circumference each of which scans the disc, surface imperfections and minimum detectable temperature be¬
across the image in turn. The radiation small scratches did not cause high comes 120°C but detector cooling is
passing through these holes is focused standing signals as the disc was rota¬ then unnecessary.
on to an infrared detector. The signal ted. One problem that occurred on These cameras . . . (using the two
from the detector is then used to inten- using clear Perspex, however, was that types of detectors mentioned) . . . have
sity-modulate the raster on the display radiation from the bulb driving the the advantage that they can
oscilloscope. Secondary holes diametri¬ phototransistors was channelled continuously monitor the movement of
cally opposite the scanning holes are through the disc to the scanning holes, hot objects and the heat flow in sta¬
used to give pulses with which the line where it interfered with the video tionary objects. The portability and
and frame timebases providing the signal. This was overcome by using battery operation of the cameras have
raster are synchronised. The synchro¬ black Perspex. proved very useful.
nisation pulses are produced by using The requirements of the equipment Both cameras have been used in in¬
a 12V festoon bulb and two BPX25 are that it should be portable and dustrial and medical applications, for
silicon phototransistors. relatively inexpensive. This dictates the the early diagnosis of problems ranging
The scanned image size on the Nip¬ requirements of the optical system. A from the detection of flaws in the
kow disc is approximately 1.5 x 1.5cm. germanium lens could be used instead walls of glass furnaces and hot elec¬
The 30 scanning holes are placed on of the simple reflecting Cassegrainian tronic components on circuit boards, to
radii of the disc, such that angular dis¬ system employed, but this would be the examination of patients for cancer¬
placement between any two consecu¬ expensive and therefore conflict with a ous growths and “heat flow” in vari¬
tive radii is the same. Partly to com¬ basic requirement. The Nipkow disc cose veins.
pensate for the fact that the drilled scanning system, although not theore¬ The fact that most oscilloscopes can
scanning holes are round rather than tically the most efficient, has the ad¬ be used as the display for the cameras
quare and partly to increase the tem¬ vantages of mechanical simplicity and could be very useful in a large number
perature sensitivity, the scanning lines ease of manufacture. of research projects where an inexpen¬
were made to overlap by 50 per cent The radiation from the scene is sive, versatile infrared camera is requir¬
on both sides. Each hole is 1mm in collected by the front - silvered con¬ ed to examine a problem. If, however,
diameter. cave mirror, focused via the front- accurate temperature measurements
A problem concerning the Nipkow silvered plane mirror onto the Nipkow and location of objects within the field
disc — particularly one intended for disc spiral of holes. Each hole scans of view are required, then it is pos¬
use with the more sensitive types of the image in turn, and the transmitted sible that a display in which more
infrared detectors, such as the indium radiation is focused onto the annular information is presented would be
antiminide type — was that the first detector by means of a field lens. The necessary.
discs produced a large spurious signal field lens projects an image of the (Continued on page 136)

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Weather communications where the installation of normal telephone lines is not possible,
the facility of the normal telephone service.
A weather message-switching system is to be constructed The exchange equipment comprises a standard Philips 50W
in Kansas City, U.S.A., for the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency, FM transmitter/receiver base station to which the special
by the North American Philips Company’s Communications selective calling equipment is connected. The selective calling
Systems Division. The system is designed to collect and equipment employs a simultaneous multi-tone trartsmission
exchange weather reports,, forecasts and other related data method of coding. The equipment is designed for connection
through a national network in support of local, aviation and to any standard manual telephone exchange.
military weather services. It will also provide for the handling
and dissemination of similar data for international sources.
When completed, it will include five interconnected high capacity Standards for broadcast stations
processors capable of communicating on approximately 500
low- and high-speed circuits. The information will be displayed The Australian Broadcasting Control Board has determined
on cathode ray tubes and/or teletypewriter. new standards for the technical equipment and operation of
The heart of the system is a Philips DS-714 communications medium frequency broadcasting stations. The new standards
computer designed specifically for communications used in a have been framed in the light of technical developments in
real-time on-line environment. It completely automates message the broadcasting field and experience in the application of the
switching functions by storing and forwarding, and performs original standards. Prior to determining the new standards, the
all polling, collection, selection and redistribution functions Board took into consideration comments on the draft of the
vital to the system. Weather reports will be collected on a standards 'invited from interested parties. The standards have
scheduled basis, assembled at the central facility into inclusive been issued to broadcasting stations and other sections of the
reports, and distributed according to a prearranged pattern industry directly concerned with them.
and schedule. Some stations have the ability to make random
queries for specific information stored in the processor’s British pay TV finishes
memory.
The British Government in 1960 decided to permit an
experiment, to last for some two or three years, in pay
Cassette data recorder television transmitted solely by wire, but expressly without
A cassette-loaded data recorder to store some 22 hours of guarantee that a general or permanent pay television service
data on a standard 10iin magnetic tape reel has been developed would be authorised on the conclusion of the experiment.
for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Electronics Co., Plain- Licences were granted to three companies in 1964, but two of
field, New Jersey. The recorder is intended for the C-5 Galaxy’s these later withdrew. The remaining company, Pay-TV Ltd., be¬
MADAR (malfunction detection, analysis and recording) sys¬ gan an experimental service in parts of London, and in Shef¬
tem. The recorder takes incremental steps of .0018in of tape field, in 1966.
at a time at a rate of 200 steps per second to pack up to 556 Announcing the closure, the Postmaster-General told the
bits per inch. Weighing 36 pounds, the recorder includes a House of Commons: “In May, 1967, the company asked my
unique stepper motor with no gear backlash and command- predecessor to consider sympathetically their proposal that the
control logic electronics with a minimum of interface lines and service should be explained on a non-exclusive footing. Since
controls . then there have been a number of exchanges with the company,
in August, 1968, they suggested that the service should be ex¬
panded to cover 250,000 in London and 1,800 in Sheffield.
Laboratory exhibitions The Government has reviewed their proposals in the light of
the company’s representations and of experience of the service.
LABEL International 1969, an exhibition of laboratory As a result of this review, and bearing in mind wider economic
apparatus and materials, will be held at Earls Court, London, and social considerations, I have decided that no extension
from March 25 to 29, 1969. Sponsored by the Scientific In¬ would be justified and that the experiment should be terminat¬
strument Manufacturers’ Association of Great Britain, the ed.”
exhibition will include a program of lectures. Abstracts of these
lectures will be available at a later date. Further information
may be obtained from Bevan M. Gilpin, Press and Publicity
Officer, LABEX International 1969, UTP Exhibitions Ltd.,
Racquet Court, Fleet Street, London EC4, England.
Radiotelephones for New Guinea

The Posts and Telegraphs Department of Papua/New
Guinea has ordered 30 additional VHF radiotelephone units
for use in remote subscriber - networks. The radio telephones,
to be supplied by Philips Telecommunications, will form the
basis of three new networks at Port Moresby, Rabaul and
Lae, bringing the total number of networks in operation to
six. The radio telephone subscribers equipment gives plantation
owners, settlers and industrial organisations in remote areas,
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British electron microscope

A technician adjusts the controls of the EM802 elec¬
tron microscope, one of a series of high-resolution
microscopes produced by G.E.C.-A.E.l. (Electronics)
Ltd., Harlow, Essex, England. The EM802 has
features of particular value for metallurgical and cry¬
stallographic studies. It has twin sets of controls that
allow programmed switching from bright to dark field
image or between two selected dark field orientations.
It also has an automated vacuum system that is push¬
button controlled.
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Wind-finding radar
Stereo cartridges from Japan

Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co. Ltd. (Toshiba), Tokyo, Japan,
is to export in 1969 two newly-developed stereo cartridges, the
C-100P OPTI photoelectronic cartridge and the C-300F MINI
integrated circuit (IC) cartridge. Full information is not avail¬
able, but a limited description released by Toshiba says that
the C-100P operates on the principle of converting stylus vibra¬
tion into electric signals through light beam deviation using
photo transistors. The cartridge will be sold with a specially
designed preamp containing a built-in stylus pressure indicator.
The C-300F uses a miniaturised piezoelectric generating
element with an IC to convert the element’s output to a low
impedance to reduce line losses. This cartridge wil be sold
only as a part of a stereo player.
An operator sights the tripod-mounted free-standing

British Post Office Bill version of the Plessey WF3 wind-finding radar on to
The 230-page Post Office Bill, to turn the British Post the target balloon by using a remote control unit.
Office into a public corporation, represents the biggest legislative When the finder is on target, the operator switches to
task ever undertaken by the Post Office. A great deal of the **auto follow" after which operation is largely auto¬
Bill is concerned with the necessary changes to existing Acts
of Parliament. This has meant a meticulous analysis of all matic. The equipment provides a full flow of data
the Public General Acts (back to the days when they were available to a height of 100,000 feet in the tropics and
written in Norman French), and a great many local and to at least 80,000 feet in higher latitudes. The WF3
private Acts as well, to find all references to “Postmaster- was developed by Plessey Radar Ltd., Weybridge,
General” or “Post Office.” Surrey, England.
In addition, minute attention has had to be given to the
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Post Office’s own Acts. The Post Office Act 1961, which
gives the Post Office its present financial status, is largely-
repealed. Other Acts have had to be adapted to allow the
new authority to work under them. For the research, the Communications link for Malaysia
Post Office created a special team of solicitors and The Telecommunications Department of the Malaysian
administrators who have worked on it for over two years in Government has awarded a contract to The Marconi Company
parallel with the Parliamentary draftsman. Ltd. for the provision of a communications link to extend
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and West Malaysia. The company is to install a two-wav
tropospheric scatter system to provide effective telephone and
Datel 2400 system modems telegraph services between the two halves of the country. The
system includes four 90ft dish aerials and associated 10KW
terminal equipment. It will link with the microwave system in
West Malaysia, and the traffic will eventually be disseminated
throughout Sarawak.
Also included in the contract is a HF radio link which will
be used for the transmission and reception of meteorological
information for use primarily by airline operators.
Symposium on nuclear electronics

The North Italy Section and the Nuclear Science Group
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers are
sponsoring an international symposium on nuclear electronics to
be held at lspra, Italy, on May 6-8, 1969. Contributed papers
will be read on the following subjects: Preamplifiers for
nuclear detectors; Amplifiers — shaping, DC restoration, baseline
shift; Problems of time resolution; Pulse height analysers; Time
sorters; Computers on line and data reduction in nuclear
experiments; Statistics in nuclear electronics. English will be tne
official language of the symposium.
Further information is obtainable from the scientific sec¬
retary of the symposium, Prof. Luciano Stanchi, C.C.R. Euratom.
21020, lspra, Italy.
Fault warning system

An aircraft voice warning system has been developed by
the Aircraft Equipment Department of Ferranti Ltd., Manches¬
ter, England. Should a fault develop in an essential part of
the aircraft, the system (type FAW. 3) gives a spoken warning
through the aircrew’s headsets or cabin speaker. The warning
message, recorded on a closed loop magnetic tape, is repeated
until the fault is cleared or the alarm is cancelled. The equip¬
ment can transmit up to 15 different warning messages, each
Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd., in U K., is sup¬ separately triggered by an appropriate signal obtained from
existing alarm circuitry.
plying nearly 10,000 modems (modular-demodulator
units) for the British General Post Office's "Datel
2400" system. This system is a public data transmis¬ TAB computer in W.A.
sion system to be operated by the G.P.O., capable of
dealing with 2400 binary bits a second in the form A computer complex which recently went into operation
for the Western Australian TAB is the largest currently operat¬
of tone signals. The modem converts the digital in¬ ing in the State. The system has an IBM 360/30 with core
formation into the tone signals for transmission over store of 32,000 characters, two IBM optical mark page readers,
landlines. Here, a technician is assembling a main three IBM 2260 visual terminals, two Siemens T100 readers
circuit board for one of the modem units. and two disc storage devices.

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will be experiments to determine the best design for a push¬
button telephone. Using human volunteers, researchers will study
such factors as the layout of the keys and their “feel” (how
soft should the spring' be, how much movement when pressed?).
Knowledge gained about the duration of each keying contact
and the time lapse between them is expected to assist engineers
designing future electronic exchanges.
Another experiment—part of an extensive program of
research to be undertaken—is to determine whether it would
be worthwhile having a display unit to tell a subscriber calling
a long number what digits he has already dialled.
Human factor research at Dollis Hill has already resulted
in a change in the design of telephone handsets in public call
boxes — making the dial two inches lower and tilted at a
Computers for Vic. colleges shallower angle.
International Computers Ltd. is to participate in what is
possibly the largest scale of development in computer education Laser aids tunnel work
to be undertaken in technical institutes in Australia. Colleges
affiliated with the Victorian Institute of Colleges have ordered The Tasmanian Hydro Electricity Commission is using
six 1900-Series computers worth more than $1,800,000. The laser beams to align tunnels and expects to save more than $4,000
cost of the installations Will be met equally by die Common¬ a year as a result. The Commission’s deputy supervising surveyor
wealth and State Governments. gave details of the scheme in a technical paper delivered at a
The computers will be used mainly for teaching computer recent Survey Congress. He saiid that normal alignment costs
techniques, but will also be used for some research and for averaged more than $6,000 a year for the 14,000ft Wilmot
college administration. Already, some 6,000 students at the diversion tunnel of the Mersey-Forth development, and laser
Victorian Technical Institutes receive computer training, using methods had been tried as an experiment to test efficiency and
existing computer facilities. This number is expected to increase cost saving of such a system. He said that in good conditions
to about 14,000 by 1972. The programming languages to be the laser could be used for distances up to 4,000ft and had
taught include COBOL, FORTRAN, and ALGOL. required shifting only three times during the construction of
Colleges which will have ICL 1901 As with a card reader, the Wilmot tunnel. Commission engineers designed a special
line printer and twin exchangeble disc store are the Ballarat mounting to allow final adjustment and to withstand shocks
from blasting.
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control of a mole tunnel in the Fisher project, part of the
Mersey-Forth development. This tunnel is only 8ft in diameter
The Victoria Line and the mole requires constant control to ensure accurate
alignment. However, the small diameter makes normal surveys
difficult. With the laser method of control developed by the
H.E.C. engineers, the mole driver controls the alignment by
watching a grid pattern of lights in the driving cabin.
Another way in which the Commission has used a laser
beam was in the construction of the Pindari Dam. The beam
was aimed across the sloping face of the dam wall to gauge
the placing of loads on tne wall face. Using the laser beam
as a plane of reflex, operators working on the dam walls were
able to place the fine rock of the upstream wall with high
accuracy, thus saving time in after-trimming of the wall face,
and allowing considerable economies in concrete.
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Military television camera
A visitor to a London exhibition tries one of the new

electronic gates that operate throughout the Victoria
Line, the new section of London's underground which
opened recently. The automatic gates, operated by
magnetically-encoded tickets, control passenger entry
and exit at all stations. When completed, the 14-mile
long “tube” with its 16 stations under the heart of
London will have a peak capacity of some 25,000
passengers an hour in either direction.
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School of Mines and Industries; Footscray Institute of Techno¬

logy; Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong; Preston Institute
of Technology; Swinburne Institute of Technology. The Caulfield
Institute of Technology has ordered an ICL 1903A for 1969,
but this will be replaced by an ICL 1904A in 1970.
The 1903A at Caulfield Institute will have a real time
clock, a fast (1,600 cards a minute) reader, paper tape input and
output, a 1,350 line per minute printer, four magnetic tape units,
two exchangeable disc stores and four remote teletypes. The
teletypes may be placed in different departments of the Caulfield
campus or in other colleges. All will be used by students to This television camera, with a telescope sight and
gain experience in time-sharing and multi-access techniques.
stock like a rifle, is now undergoing trials for battle¬
field observation from helicopters with the British
Human factors in telecommunications Army. Developed by The Marconi Company Ltd.,
Chelmsford, Essex, England, the camera, which is
Among the tasks to be allotted to a new computer system fitted with a powerful zoom lens, would be used to
to be established at the Dollis Hill research station of the provide instantaneous pictures to a forward command
British Post Office will be the study of human factors in
telecommunications. The on-line process control equipment, post while a reconnaissance mission is being flown.
embodying an Elliot 900 series system, will be installed within Good quality pictures have been relayed several miles
the next few months at Dollis Hill, and among its first jobs over a radio link to a ground station.
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lates, and for this purpose the Plessey
Electronics Research Laboratory at West
Leigh, Hampshire, England, has develop¬
ed a special photometer sensitive enough up to
to measure the minute amount of light
produced by the Dinoflagellates. Basically,
the equipment consists of a photomulti¬
ten times
plier light detector encased in a pressure-
tight housing capable of withstanding
water pressures at depths in excess of
longer life
1000ft. This is connected by cable to the
research vessel where signals are fed to a
pen recorder operating in conjunction with
temperature and depth gauges.
Electronic weighbridge
An electronic weighbridge system
designed to find the centres of gravity of Seawater battery
ISO freight containers in two planes is to A salt-water battery capable of operat¬
be installed in a container berth at Liver¬ ing 20,000ft beneath the ocean surface
pool Docks, in the U.K. To be supplied for as long as five years has been patented
by W. and T. Avery Ltd., of Birmingham, by a Lockheed-Electronics Company en¬
the 76-ton capacity system consists of gineer. The inventor, Charles L. Opitz,
a weighing platform supported on load described his creation as “essentially a
cells, connected through a static digitiser waste-paper basket with steel wool in it.”
to a digital indicator and automatic weigh The battery works on the principle that
printer. The installation will comply with dissimilar metals, in the presence of an
British Board of Trade accuracies, and electrolyte, will produce an electric MAXELL Alkaline Dry Cell — this unique
will record the lateral and longitudinal current. The Opitz battery uses a mag¬ new design concept features high cap¬
centre of gravity positions within plus or nesium billet surrounded by steel wool acity and durability that surpasses the
minus three inches. and enclosed in a sheet metal cage. Sea performance of the world's top dry cell
water serves as the electrolyte. The bat¬ batteries. The construction of the Maxell
tery can produce up to one watt of electri¬ Alkaline Dry Cell differs greatly from
Military space terminals city, enough to power underwater beacons
or acoustic devices. It is expected to cost conventional types of carbon ZINC cells.
The Marconi Company Ltd. has been However, the Maxell Alkaline cells can
awarded a military space terminal contract about $US150.
worth over $2 million by the British be used where you normally use a carbon
Ministry of Technology. It involves the ZINC cell. MAXELL ALKALINE CELLS
supply and installation of a complete More PABX for Fiji are especially suitable where there is a
fixed satellite communications terminal in The Posts and Telegraphs Department demand for increased current, combined
southern England and the modification of in Suva, Fiji, has ordered the latest type with durability and little voltage drop.
two existing stations overseas. All three of Pentacosta Private Exchange to be in¬ Even near the end of the cell life the
will operate in the “Skynet” system de¬ stalled at Nandi Airport for the use of discharge capacity is large and stabilized.
signed to provide the British Services with Qantas. Standard Telephone and Cables
reliable long-distance radio communica¬ Pty. Ltd., of Sydney, Will provide the © Metal spring
tions using synchronous satellites. The equipment, the fourth unit of this type
existing overseas stations, in the Middle to be supplied for Fiji since 1963. This @ Outer can
and Far East, were partially experimental latest order is for a 150-iine system. @ Inner can
and are to be modernised for continuous Apart from handling normal telephone ® Cathode
operation with “Skynet” satellites. traffic, the new system makes provision
for the increasing volume of traffic ex¬ -® Separator
pected to be handled by the Qantas book¬ Polyethylene film
Plankton as food? ing centre. (vent hole)
The possibility that plankton could
provide Man with a cheap and plentiful ® Anode zinc paste
source of food supply is currently being Uni. computer system Potassium hydroxi
actively studied, with the result that The Institute of Sound and Vibration de electrolyte
scientists are taking a considerable in¬ Research, at Southampton, U.K., is one of
terest in the behaviour and environment Europe’s first university establishments to Anode current
of these minute marine creatures. At the be equipped with computer facilities to collector
Scottish Marine Biological Association’s analyse information “on-line” while ex¬
research station at Millport, in the Firth periments are being conducted. The com¬ © Rubber packing
of Clyde, a comprehensive study is being puter is a Marconi “Myriad II” which has Bottom plate
made of the light-emitting characteristics already been operating for over a year dur¬
of plankton. This facility is possessed by ing the final stages of contraction of the Exclusive new construction mini¬
many underwater creatures, even those Institute building. Nearly every laboratory mises leakage. Double cans are used
exlisting at great depths, where the pene¬ in the building is wired to the computer and rubber sealing with the unique
tration of natural daylight is virtually for instantaneous analyses of experiments.
non-existent. Alternatively, the computer can perform spring safety device, (see diagram)
The Millport station is paying particular analyses later, from tape recordings.
attention to a species of minute plankton Most of the research work carried out Interior drying is prevented by her¬
called Dinoflagellates. These plankton at the Institute is concerned with the de¬
emit light in short pulses, particularly tection and analysis of sound and vibration metic sealing, therefore long storage
when disturbed or attacked. The biologists arising from many types of machinery. In¬ periods are possible (over two years).
at the station required a means of mea¬ vestigation of sonic problems concerned Even then Maxell Alkaline cells are
suring and recording the very weak with supersonic aircraft have been analysed
flashes of light emitted by the Dinoflagel- by the Southampton computer. n in the same condition as when they
left the production line. These cells
Thirteen mem¬ will withstand severe temperature
bers of the changes. Rigid tests have shown ex¬
House of As¬ tremely stabilized capacities from
sembly for Papua the low temperature of -4F to the
and New Guinea
recently inspected high temperature ofl50Fat which
the A.W.A. en¬ temperatures dry cells would fail to
gineering pro¬ operate satisfactorily.
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A Simple, Low-cost
Transistor Power Supply
Here's a small variable power supply for the many jobs which 15V/1A stepdown transformer and
don't really need the performance of a costly regulated unit. four 1A silicon rectifier diodes.
The transistor, a type 40250, is
Simple and inexpensive, but at the same time burnout-proof, effectively connected as an “upside-
it should be ideal for servicemen, students, amateurs down” emitter-follower across the recti¬
and experimenters. fier output. The power resistor(s) in
series with the negative line form its
emitter load, while its base is con¬
by Jamieson Rowe nected to a potentiometer which is also
wired across the rectifier output. The
output terminals are connected across
There are many occasions in elec¬ It is a simple, low cost unit based the transistor itself, positive to collect
tronics when the job at hand calls around easily obtainable components, or and negative to emitter.
for one or more sources of adjustable and would be suitable not only for Because of the emitter-follower con¬
low-voltage DC. Such occasions arise “one-off” construction and use by the figuration, the transistor acts to dupli¬
frequently in circuit development and individual serviceman or experimenter, cate approximately at its emitter the
equipment servicing, in teaching insti¬ but also for multiple construction and voltage level at its base. Hence when
tutions and in amateur experimental use by development labs and teaching the base is carried by the potentiometer
work. institutions. to the positive rectifier output, the
It is, of course, possible in such Despite its simplicity and economy, voltage drop of the transistor—which
situations to derive the required volt¬ the unit offers a performance speci¬ is the output voltage—drops to near-
ages and currents from fully regulated fication adequate for most not-so- zero. Conversely, if the base poten¬
supplies, of the type which we have critical jobs. Output voltage is adjust¬ tiometer is turned to the opposite
described in April, 1966, and Septem¬ able from around 1.5V to above 20V; extreme, the output voltage will tend
ber, 1968. However, supplies of this available load current at 1.5V is close to rise and approach the full rectifier
type tend to be rather too expensive to 1A, dropping to around 200mA at output. Intermediate positions of the
to permit the convenient acquisition 20V. Output is not regulated, but potentiometer will tend to give appro¬
of even a moderate number. Further¬ effective supply resistance is low — priate fractional output voltages.
more, in many cases the high regula¬ from 1 to 5 ohms, approximately, The use of a transistor as an emitter-
tion and filtering performance provided depending upon load voltage and cur¬ follower is quite common in power
by such supplies is not really required. rent. Output ripple and noise is less supplies, and has the advantage of giv¬
Accordingly, there «are many poten¬ than 300mV peak-to-peak before cur¬ ing the supply an intrinsic output
tial applications for rather simpler and rent limiting. And, in addition to these resistance considerably lower than
less costly types of power supply unit, features, we have been able to provide would be obtained with a simple
capable of little more than the supply the unit with inbuilt protection against “passive” voltage divider system. How¬
of an adjustable low voltage under overload damage. ever by using the transistor as the
modest loading conditions. A desirable The circuit diagram of the new shunt divider element, in contrast with
but perhaps not essential feature of supply shows that it uses a minimum the more usual practice of using it as
such supplies would be inbuilt over¬ of components. At the heart of the the series element, the present design
load protection, if this could be pro¬ design is a simple “active” voltage gains simply and at virtually no addi¬
vided at low cost. divider circuit, using a modern NPN tional cost an important advantage:
The small power supply described silicon power transistor as the shunt inherent protection against output
in this article has been designed element, and fed from a conventional shortcircuits.
expressly for this type of application. bridge rectifier circuit using a small Because the output terminals are
connected directly across the transistor,
any load connected to the terminals is
effectively connected in parallel with
the transistor. The current drawn by
a load therefore subtracts from that
which must otherwise be drawn by the
transistor in order to maintain a given
output voltage, and thus the transistor
dissipation actually falls with supply
loading. If the output terminals are
short-circuited, the transistor is simply
cut off; the rectifier circuit is present¬
ed with the significant but not unduly
The prototype
embarassing load provided by the series
supply, built in a divider resistors.
small sloping- It should be appreciated that the
front case. Simple, foregoing state of affairs is somewhat
inexpensive and in contrast with that of the more
rugged, it is ideal usual circuit, in which the transistor
for most experi¬ is connected as the series divider ele¬
ment. In such circuits the transistor
mental work. dissipation rises with load current, and
special precautions must be taken if
the transistor is not to be ruined by
the excessive current which tends to
flow on short-circuit.
Although the transistor is thus pro¬
tected by the basic circuit configura¬
tion against collector over-dissipation,
it is also necessary that it be protected
against base-emitter reverse bias break¬
down in the event of a short-circuit
applied when the base potentiometer

At top is a view of the interior of the new supply, showing the few
is turned for near-maximum output. components involved and their placement. Below is the circuit, which
This is in fact the purpose of the diode
may be used in conjunction with the wiring diagram overleaf.
in series with the base, which prevents
base current flow in the reverse direc¬
tion. which additional current is available, type VP-2A and having a standard
The value of the voltage divider but only for a range of output voltages O-lmA/lOO ohms characteristic. We
series element necessary to prevent limited from about 11-20V. removed the original 0-1 scale mark¬
excessive “internal” supply dissipation As with the normal or “LO” range, ings with a typewriter eraser and re¬
in the minimum output condition is an output short-circuit on the HI range placed them with an appropriate 0-20V
approximately 14 ohms, being here merely causes the transistor to switch numbering.
provided by two 6.8 ohm 10 watt off. However, because the current load Neither side of the basic supply is
power resistors. However, because this on the rectifier circuit in this case internally connected to the case and
value tends to limit somewhat unduly becomes excessive, a protective fuse mains earth, but rather a third “earth”
the current available from the supply has been provided. The fuse should be output terminal is provided to permit
at higher voltages, provision has been rated at either 1A or preferably dither output polarity to be tied to
made for halving this element in value 800mA if this value is available, and earth if and when required. This
when required by means of a slide should ideally be of the “fast-blow” approach offers complete flexibility, at
switch which shorts out one resistor. variety to prevent excessive overheat¬ no sacrifice in performance 'and at an
At the same time the switch is arrang¬ ing of the transformer and rectifier additional cost of only a few cents.
ed to insert a fixed resistor in series diodes. As may be seen from the photo¬
with the “low” end of the base po¬ An output voltmeter is provided, to graphs, the supply is constructed in a
tentiometer, ensuring that the “in¬ permit convenient adjustment and mo¬ compact sloping-front case Which
ternal” dissipation of the supply is nitoring of supply output during opera¬ makes it very suitable for convenient
limited. tion. The meter used in the prototype bench-top operation. The case is a
Externally the effect of the switch is is an economy 3-inch rectangular type standard type masuring 5in x 5in x
to provide a second, “HI” range in of Japanese manufacture, designated 5in, and having a wrap-over front
CHEST OF DRAWERS 8 WATT STEREO AMPLIFIER
Three types of Galvanised Chests measuring
17Vhin x 6-Viin x ll7/fcin. containing 16 MODEL SA-80S
drawers, each measuring 6-M» x 3-Viin x 2Vfcin.
• TYPE C.D.l. With 16 undivided drawers,

OPERATING MANUAL
$7.00.
• TYPE C.D.2. With 16 triple compartment

drawers, $8.00.
• TYPE C.D.3. With 8 triple compartment

drawers, and 8 undivided drawers. $8.00.
Pick up the receiver and dial push num
The Chests are finished in blue hammertonc ber desired.
stoving enamel, are complete with identifica¬
tion cards and packed in strong corrugated Price $9.00 per poir SPECIFICATIONS
cartons. Provision is made for all units to Output Power: 8 Watt, 4 Watts per chan¬
be bolted together in tiers. nel.
KALTRO SVC Frequency Response: 60 to 15.000 cps. plus
or minus 1 db.
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 3%.
TV-RADIO Hum and Noise: 52 db below rak'd output.
Sensitivity: Phone (Crystal) lOOmV 250K.
REMOTE CONTROI ohm.
Tuner lOOmV.
Tube Complements: 12AX7xl, 30A5x2.
LISTENER 1 S315x1 (Silicon Rectifier).
Dimensions: 5.11b. 9-Viin x 6'iin x 3in.
This TV-Radio Remote Control Listener is Price $35.00
a combination of an extension speaker and
a remote control station to regulate the
sound of both the TV. Radio, Phono, or
Hi-Fi set and the speaker incorporated in
' PALACE” SOLID STATE
the Listener itself. In addition, up to two
earphones can be attached for listening
to the sound of the TV. Radio, Phono, or
STEREO AMPLIFIER
CHEST OF DRAWERS TYPE C.D.4. Hi-Fi set without disturbing others around
you. Unwanted commercials can be easily
Model AM-320
cut off by merely turning down the control
A 17Vfrin x 644in x llVfcin Galvanised Chest of the TV-Radio Remote control Listener. A
containing 4 full-length drawers each modern designed plastic cabinet with easily
measuring 15%in x 6*feln x 2Viin. Finished adjustable fingertip controls ideal for use
in blue hammertone stoving enamel. $7.00. in home, office and business. Complete with
earphone. 20ft of lead wire and installation
instructions.
Price $8.75
Power Output: 16W (8W per channel).
Frequency Response: 80-10.000 cps plus or
minus ldB 1W: 50-20.000 cps plus cr
minus 2dB 1W.
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 2% at 3W:
less than 47o at 5W; less than 4.5%
at 8W.
Tone Control: Bass plus or minus lOdB at
50 cps. Treble plus or minus lOdB at
10.000 cps.
Loudness Control: Plus 6dB at 50 cps; plus
4dB at 10.000 cps.
"PIPGRAS" HOLE PUNCHES Input: Tape head 3.5mV; Mag. 3.5mV;
Cer. lOOmV: Tun.. Aux. 150mV.
"PIPGRAS” Hole Punches are made from S/N Ratio: Minus 45dB.
Alloy Tool Steel, and cut clean and Transistor complement: 2SB347 x 2, 2SB345
WRITE FOR FREE CATALOGUE AND accurate holes in sheet metal. They make x 8, 2SB481 x 4.
PRICE LIST OF TOOL BOXES AND a smooth, perfect hole without reaming or Power Supply: 117V AC 50/60 cps.
CHEST OF DRAWERS. filing. Dimensions: 10-Viin (W) x 3 Vi in (H) x
8Vfein (D).
SCREW TYPE, ROUND AM-V320 Upright.

Price $92.00
Supplied with "UNBRAKO” High Tensile
MODEL M6 FOUR CHANNEL Socket Screws and Wrenches. Cut holes in
sheet metal up to 18 gauge.
Type Nominal Actual Water Pipe Pilot Price BOOK SHELF TYPE
TRANSISTORISED MICROPHONE No.
32.S
Size Size Size (I.D.) Drill Size Each
V*in 0.507in — Vi in $2.17 SPEAKER SYSTEM
40.S %in 0.6I8in Vi in 5/ 16in $2.17
MIXER 48.S
56 .S
%in 0.742in
7A\n 0.884in
%in 5/16in 52.80
'Ain -Hin $3.80 MODEL SP-4S
64.S lin 1.008in — -%in $4.10
72.S IVfein 1.133in 3Ain *Vf»in $4.53
76.S 1/3/ 16in 1.172in — %in $4.53
80S lVi.n l.?.58in — 4*in $4.97
88.S lHin 1.382in lin 7/ 16in $5.97
With Heat Treated. High Tensile Steel Hex.
Head Bolt and Nut.
Cut holes io sheet metal up to 16 gauge.
96.5 lViin 1.512in — 9/16in S6.68
112.5 P/4in 1.762in min 9/16in $7.60
128.5 2in 2.014in min 9/16in $8.33
All four inputs accept standard two circuit

Phone Plugs, while the output jack accepts
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a standard circuit Phone Pin Plug. PK.633 Transistorised Tuners, 9 volt $10.25
PK.544 5 Transistor Miniature Push
SPECIFICATIONS: Pull Audio Amplifiers, 9 volt $8.50
Palace MD200 Audio Amplifier
• Input Impedance: "Hi” Impedance for Module Imp. 5000 Ohm. Output, 8-16 Speaker: 4in, 8 ohms.
Crystal Microphone, etc. • Gain: Ap¬ Ohm. 9 volt. $5.50 Frequency Response: 70-13,000 cps.
proximately 6 db. • Maximum Input Signal: Zephyr 26 x A Crystal Microphones $0.75 Sensitivity: 93dB.
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2 volts. •Hum: 0. • Battery: 9 volts. D X Switches. $3.00 5% (D).
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BOTH STORES OPEN SATURDAY MORNING

Above is the complete wiring
diagram of the new supply,
while at right are curves show¬
ing the typical performance
under loading.
panel (Heating Systems type SF-5 or

similar).
The output voltmeter is mounted at
the top of the sloping case panel, with
the output potentiometer beneath it
and the fuse and range switch mounted
to the left and right of the latter,
respectively. The three output
terminals are mounted at the lower
front of the case, with the earth ter¬
minal in the centre to allow convenient
linking of either output terminal when
required.
The power transistor is mounted on
the outside of the upper rear of the
case. Although the transistor body is
connected internally to the collector
and must therefore be isolated elec¬
trically from the earthed case, for
List of Components
efficient cooling of the device the two
must be closely coupled thermally so 1 Sloping front case, 5in x 5in x 1 lOOuF 25 VW electrolytic capaci¬
that the case can act as a heatsink. 5 in. tor.
To achieve this the lacquer finish of 1 Stepdown transformer, 15V—1 A. 1 DPDT slider switch.
the case is removed from the area 5 Silicon diodes, type EM401, 1 1A or 800mA cartridge fuse and
immediately beneath the (transistor, and BY126-50, or similar. holder.
the mica insulating washer supplied 1 Transistor, type 40250, or simi¬ 1 Mains cord and plug. Also
with the device is coated with the lar, with mica insulating washer. grommet and clamp.
usual silicone grease. 1 3in rectangular meter 0-1 mA/ , 3 Screw terminals red, green, —
Although the case of the supply is 100 ohms.
black.
quite small, the interior is not unduly 2 6.8 ohms 10 watt resistors.
1 270 ohms 1 watt resistor. 1 14-lug section of miniature resis¬
crowded as a result of the few com¬ tor panel.
ponents used. The power transformer 1 300 ohms wire-wound pot.
occupies the lower right-hand area, 1 22K i
watt resistor . Nuts, bolts, washers, connecting
with most of the minor components 1 220K i
watt resistor. wire, solder, handle and rubber
supported alongside by a 14-tag length 1 l,000uF 25VW electrolytic. feet for case.
of miniature resistor panel. !iiiii(iiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiin>
The position of all components is
shown in the wiring diagram and the grommeted hole at the rear, the clamp put into operation, it will be found
photographs, and constructors should being between the transformer and the that the transistor body and the adja¬
as a result have little difficulty in right-hand side of the case. The trans¬ cent case surface become quite warm,
duplicating the unit if they so desire. former is mounted with the primary even hot if the unit is set at the “mini¬
However the wiring is not critical, and winding lugs nearest to the cord entry, mum” position of the “HI” range with
providing care is taken to provide the so that the mains wiring is kept as far no external load connected (the latter
components with suitable mounting as possible from the low-voltage
support and adequate ventilation, all condition is that corresponding to
circuitry. The mains earth connects to
the case via a solder lug under one of maximum transistor dissipation). Do
should be well.
In the interests of safety the mains the transformer mounting screws, and not be alarmed at this, as it is quite
cord is damped to the bottom of the thence to the front panel terminal. normal and has been allowed for in
case immediately upon entry via a When the supply is completed and the design of the unit. a
By
Leo
Simpson
The photo at left shows one

T;
y method of playing the keyless
,
organ with the fingers of the
left hand manipulating the con¬
trols at the end of the case.
This means that vibrato vol¬ ,
ume and tone can be varied at
,
will without momentary breaks
in playing. The full circuit dia¬
gram is on the facing page.
Topical novelty instrument — of a single tone generator for the

whole range of notes. The notes are
provided by manipulating the time con¬
stant of the tone generator.
In this latest instrument, the single
tone generator is a relaxation oscillator
featuring a new three-terminal PNPN
A KEYLESS ORGAN device from the General Electric Com¬
pany which is called a “programmable
unijunction transistor” (PUT) with the
type number D13T1. The theory of
its operation was discussed in
the “Know Your Semiconductors”
article in the December 1968 issue.
You can build this "Keyless Organ" as a toy, as a gimmick The three terminals of the PUT are
designated as Anode, Anode Gate, and
or as a novelty instrument for use by a group. Played by Cathode. For the purpose of this article
touching a stylus probe on to a series of gold contacts, it it will suffice to know that the PUT
is a device which can be arranged to
has a range of more than li octaves, including sharps and function as a relaxation oscillator, as
flats, built-in vibrato, a pleasant woodwind sound and a one of its many possible applications.
surprising level of acoustic output. The time constant of the oscillator
is determined mainly by the 0.0033uF
capacitor and the series string of 21
resistors. Each note is selected
The prototype instrument is housed Apart from its novelty, the stylus ap¬ by “tapping” the resistor string with a
in a metal case measuring 8| x 4i x proach has the practical advantage of probe which is connected to the posi¬
2 inches but the external details can simplicity from the constructor’s point tive supply. The lowest note is selected
be varied to suit the need — and Of view. There is no need to contrive by connecting the probe to the end of
according to the ingenuity — of the a keyboard, with its properly propor¬ the resistor string so the total resist¬
individual constructor. It can be rested tioned keys, pivotting, spring return, ance is in circuit; higher notes use less
on a table-top or held in the hand contacts, etc.; the player merely than the total resistance in the string.
and is completely self-contained, touches the tip of a stylus on to a A sawtooth waveform is generated at
though its output could readily be fed metallic pattern which is part of a the anode of the PUT. A train of
into a high-powered amplifier system. printed board — the pattern being pulses at the same repetition rate with
shaped to resemble the layout of a positive polarity appears at the cath¬
Interestingly enough, we considered ode, while a similar train of pulses
presenting an instrument along these keyboard, and hard gold plated to en¬
sure reliability of contact. with negative polarity appears at the
lines more than 12 months ago but Anode Gate.
the idea of using a stylus probe to People with a musical background
play the required notes seemed to be can usually manage to play simple In a device such as this, it is des¬
altogether too primitive. However, we tunes straight off and, with a little irable that the oscillator tolerate a
reckoned without Rolf Harris and his practice, can manage staccato and glide falling battery voltage, as in a por¬
fascination for a commercial counter¬ effects by suitable manipulation of table radio, to ensure that the battery
part, as evidenced in a couple the stylus probe. voltage, has a long effective service
of has B.B.C. TV shows. This produced Like the earlier instruments, this life. In practice, the PUT oscillator
an immediate crop of requests from one is “monophonic” a term which, will function at less than half the nine-
readers to describe a stylus version of in this context, means that it is capable volt supply with a frequency change
the two monophonic instruments de¬ of producing only one note at a time. of only a few per cent.
scribed in December 1967 and January If the probe bridges two contacts (or The range of the oscillator is from
1968. if two keys in the other instruments are A-440Hz to F-1397Hz which is one
In fact, this is in no sense just depressed simultaneously) only the octave above the range required —
another version of the earlier instru¬ highest note will sound. from A-220Hz to F-698Hz. There are
ments. It represents an extension of the CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The two good reasons for operating the os¬
ideas behind those designs and, in monophonic characteristic of an instru¬ cillator in this fashion.
terms of circuitry, is quite different. ment such as this stems from the use In the first place, a rough sawtooth
waveform is not pleasant to listen to
and requires extensive filtering before
it is fed to an amplifier system. For
this reason we have followed the os¬
cillator with two NPN silicon trans¬
istors in a gated R-S flip-flop config¬
uration to provide frequency halving
and a square-wave output. The flip-
flop is triggered from the Gate of the
PUT. It may be thought that the flip-
flop would “load” the oscillator but,
in practice we found loading effects
to be very slight.
We tried an integrated circuit flip-
flop and, while it worked well, the
current drain of around 25 milliamps
was obviously too high for an appli¬
cation such as this. This is a frequent
objection where IC’s are considered,
the high current drain offsetting their
initial economy.
A further advantage of operating
the oscillator over a high frequency
range is that a smaller timing capacitor
can be used. Since the PUT has low
internal leakage, high values of resis¬
tance and a small timing capacitor can
be used. This is not possible with con¬
ventional Unijunctions if reliable op¬
eration and high energy trigger pulses
are required.
The use of a small capacitor makes
it possible to incorporate a facility not
previously available on simple instru¬
ments of this type — that of variable
tuning. To tune an instrument of this
type so that it can be played in con¬
junction with other instruments re¬
quires an adjustment to the timing
capacitor. Merely having a potentio¬
meter in the resistor string will not
achieve this, since all notes must be
changed by the same ratio.
In this PUT oscillator an additional
200pF or so will shift all the notes
down in frequency by a semitone. We
used a “solid dielectric” tuning capaci¬
tor, as used in small portable trans¬
istor radios, to achieve a tuning range
of a little over a semitone. This will
enable the instrument to be played in
conjunction with pianos,which although
usually right on standard pitch can be
low by as much as a semitone.
It may be thought that a better way
to obtain a square-wave output would
be to use a conventional multivibrator
directly, with one of the cross-coup¬
ling resistors in the form of a tapped
resistor string to vary the frequency.
The disadvantage of this approach is
that the “mark-space” ratio of the rec¬
tangular waveform tends to vary with
frequency.
At low frequencies, one might ob¬
tain a very close approximation to a
square wave, with unity mark-space
ratio, but as the frequency rises the
waverform becomes more “spiky,” the
tonal quality changing markedly as the
player moves up the scale. The system
we have used, with a relaxation oscil¬
lator followed by the flip-flop, provides
a waveform with a constant, unitv
mark-space ratio regardless of the fre¬
quency.
The square wave output from the
flip-flop gives a pleasant “woody” tone
which, can be “softened” if desired by
a simple top^cut filter. In the proto¬
type instrument, we used a slide switch
to provide a choice of two different
tones. One position of the slide switch
leaves the square wave unmodified
while the other position connects a
.OOluF capacitor across the signal line
There is a great reserved pride in the higher priced cartridges, such as
the top-rated ADC.IOE/Mk II. In quality and sound reproduction it
is in a class by itself, and accordingly, you pay well for this prize.
However, take the case of the perky ADC.220 . . . BOOM. Although it
sells for about one-fifth the price of the 10E, it has many of its excellent
qualities ... It has the same unique “induced magnet” principle, al¬
most the same construction, flat frequency response, REMARKABLE
SMOOTHNESS, and freedom from resonance in the audible range. In
fact, most audio critics have taken the position that it sounds very much
the same.
Although it has astounding separation at the higher frequencies (up to
20 dbs), it does not compare to thelOE separation of over 25 dbs. Yet,
its higher tracking force is ideal for all playing conditions, even for
inexpensive record changers. To wit, as was stated by Hi-Fi/Stereo
Review Magazine, “ ... we know of no other cartridge of comparable
sonic quality.”
With rave reviews like these, it’s no wonder why the 220 is as proud
as a peacock and thrice as show-offy.
Given the opportunity, the ADC.220 can reproduce the entire musical
range from piccolo to bassoon DRAMATICALLY BETTER THAN
ANY OTHER CARTRIDGE IN ITS PRICE CATEGORY; track bet¬
ter (“I’m the grooviest”); and out-perform consistently.
In total, (“I’m the greatest”).
And, in closing, the final word from the magazine review board, “ . . .
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Exclusive Australian Representatives of ADC, U.S.A., and KEF, V.K., and manufacturers of the
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42 ILBCTRONICS Australia. January, 1969
to give a slight “rounding off” of the
square wave and a “mellow” tone.
The output from the flip-flop is fed,
via the tone switch and volume con¬
trol, to a four-transistor, complemen¬
tary-symmetry amplifier. The class-B
output stage has low curent drain at
no signal and a maximum power out¬
put of over 400 milliwatts into a 15-
ohm speaker with a nine-volt battery.
The sensitivity of the amplifier is ap¬
proximately 300mV for full output, de¬
pending on components in the feed¬
back loop, with a minimum input im¬
pedance of 200K. We used a par¬
ticular 15ohm loudspeaker but any
loudspeaker with an impedance from
15 to about 47 ohms could be pressed
into service. With a voice coil imped¬
ance greater than 15 ohms, power out¬
put will be reduced but so also will be
the peak curent drain on the battery.
The lOOOuF electrolytic capacitor
connected across the battery serves to
limit the rise in supply impedance as
the battery nears the end of its service
lite, minimising distortion and sustain¬
ing power output.
The “square wave” signal level from
the flip-flop has been adjusted so that
it will just drive the amplifier into
clipping at the maximum setting of the
volume control. This is to give a
smoother volume control action and to
avoid the tonal change and the undue Above is a view showing layout inside the case. The board should be
demands on the battery which would mounted on the lid so that there is sufficient clearance between board
follow if the output stage were grossly and case. The leads from the lid to the components in the case should
overdriven. The current drain at full be long enough to allow the lid to be folded out, as shown.
“undistorted” output (i.e. just at onset
of clipping) is of the order of 90 milli-
amps with a 15-ohm speaker. The out¬ applied to its gate electrode. We have lating voltage applied to the gate of
put transistors are fitted with flag heat¬ specified either of two FETs, in order the FET is a low-frequency sine wave
sinks to improve heat dissipation. With of preference. The first is a Motorola obtained from a one transistor phase-
normal use they will run barely warm n-channel device, MPF105, while the shift oscillator.
to the touch. second is the Fairchild economy p- While either FET type is suitable, the
channel device, 2N4360. The drain larger parameter spreads of the 2N-
The output transistors are slightly source resistance of these FETs is of 4360 could make satisfactory operation
forward biased by the 22 and 470-ohm the order of a few hundred ohms, somewhat harder to attain.
resistors to provide a quiescent current which makes it admirably suited for The sine wave signal at the collector
of about 1 milliamp, which is enough use in the feedback loop of the amp¬ of the transistor, which has an amp¬
to ensure freedom from cross-over dis¬ lifier. It is connected in series with the litude of about 2V peak-to-peak, is
tortion. The low value of quiescent feedback loop via a 15uF/6VW tan- applied to the gate of the FET via a
current means that the usual tempera¬ tulum electrolytic capacitor. The modu- blocking capacitor and a voltage divid-
ture stabilisation thermistor can be dis¬
pensed with. The amplifier has very
low distortion due to the large amount
of negative feedback used.
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The signal from the flip-flop is also 1 case and lid. Inside dimensions mentary matched pair (with flag
fed, via the tone switch and .OluF 8iin x 4hin x 2in. heat sinks).
capacitor to an output socket for I 4in x 2in elliptical speaker, 15- 2 0A91, 1N60A low power diodes.
connection to an external amplifier. ohm (MSP type 4-2LB/15 or
The level of signal available is of the equivalent). RESISTORS
order of 300mV (RMS). I piece of expanded metal mesh, (i or i watt, 5 per cent tolerance)
The other major feature of the cir¬ approximately 4in x 2iin. 4 x 2.2M, 1 x 1M, 1 x 820K, 1 x
1 battery (Eveready 2364 or simi¬ 330K, 1 x 220K, 2 x 39K, 3 x 33K,
cuit is the vibrato, or more correctly,
lar) and plug to suit. 4 x 27K, 4 x 22K, 5 x 18K, 5 x
the tremolo or tremulant facility. Vib¬
1 battery clamp. 15K, 3 x 12K, 2 x 6.8K, 2 x 2.7K,
rato refers to a rhythmic variation in
3 slide switches. 1 x 1.8K, 1 x 1.5K, 1 x 470 ohm,
the frequency of a musical note at a
1 printed board, 69/01. l x 100 ohm, 1 x 22 ohm, 2x1
rate of 5Hz to 10Hz. Tremolo refers
1 250K(log) potentiometer. ohm (i watt)
to a variation in amplitude of a musi¬
cal note at around the same rate. In 1 knob to suit. CAPACITORS
a simple instrument it is hard to dis¬ 1 meter probe, with rounded point.
1 x IOOOuF/IOVW electrolytic
cern the difference between the two 1 jack socket.
1 x 320uF16VW electrolytic
effects and the terms are often con¬ 1 solid dielectric tuning capacitor 1 x 15uf/6VW tantulum electro¬
fused and interchanged. In our case (Elcom PVC-P22 or similar).
lytic
“vibrato” (to mis-use the more com¬
3 x luF metallised polyester
mon word) is achieved by modulating SEMICONDUCTORS 1 x 0.1 uF polyester (not ceramic)
the negative feedback, and hence the 4 BC108, 2N3565 or similar sili¬ 3 x .OluF polyester or ceramic
gain, of the amplifier. con NPN type. 1 x .0033uF polyester
The circuitary is based on that pub¬ I D13T1 programmable unijunc¬ 2 x .0022uF polyester
lished in the article on “Guitar pre¬ tion transistor. 1 x OOluF polyester
amp. and Vibrato” in the November 1 MPF105 or 2N4360 FET.
1968 issue of the magazine. It makes 1 BC178, AY 1110, 2N3638A or SUNDRIES
use of the fact that the drain-source similar silicon PNP type. 1 grommet, hook-up wire, solder,
resistance of a field-effect transistor 1 AC127/128 germanium comple- spaghetti, screws, nuts, etc.
can be modulated by a bias voltage ...
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Built to handle the severe stresses imposed by the sounds from a bass
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requirements of 60 watts of deep, rich sound. The enclosure contains four
12 Hi-Flux speakers, type 12PQ with Alnico ring magnetic systems for
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Impedance 15 ohms 15 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Range 35-6000 Hzs 35-6000 Hzs 35-6000 Hzs
Resonance 40 Hz 40 Hz 40 Hz
Maximum Power Handling 15 W 15 W 15 W
Magnet Material Alnico V Alnico V Alnico V
Flux Density 10500 gauss 10500 gauss 10500 gauss
Total Flux 82000 lines 82000 lines 82000 lines
V.C. Diameter 13/4" 13/4" P/4"
Mounting Hole Centres 11%" P.C.D. 11%" P.C.D. 113/4" P.C.D.
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TO 9V BATTERY
The above wiring diagram shows all the necessary

details so that construction will be straightforward.
Note that the case is connected to the positive
supply rail.
At left is a view showing details at the end of the

case. The socket allows the output from the flip-
flop to be connected to an external amplifier. The
other controls are, from left to right: On-off switch,
vibrato switch, tone switch, volume control.
er network. The maximum modu¬ actual “key” contacts are part of the The “laccidental” (sharp or flat)
lating voltage applied to the FET gate copper pattern, the area of contact keys are connected by a strip down
should be less than the “pinch-off’ exposed by the case — the playing the centre of the board and these con¬
voltage, otherwise a series of “plops” area if you like — measuring nections are broken by drilling with
will emanate from the loudspeaker at
5i x i inches. Since copper tarnishes a 1/8-inch drill in the approprate
quickly when exposed to air, contact circle markings. It is not necessary to
the same rate as the vibrato frequency.
with the metal probe would be unre¬ drill right through the board, as we
As the “pinch-off” voltage varies for liable. For this reason we had a section did with the prototype. To make sure
each device the voltage divider may of the contacts plated with gold. The the connection has actually been
have to be varied to obtain sufficient area to be plated measures approxi¬ broken it is a good idea to slightly
depth of modulation without the above mately 1 x 51 inches. For the gold chamfer the holes. Readers may notice
effect. The total resistance of the vol¬ plating operation all the contacts must that the above-mentioned holes in the
tage divider should not be reduced be¬ be connected together but the connec¬ prototype are not in a straight line
low about 4 megohms, while the value tions must be broken before the board but they can be so in the production
of the first divider resistor should not is ready to be used. The “natural” boards that you wlill ultimately buy.
be decreased below about 47OK. keys arc connected together by a strip Some readers may wonder whether
The vibrato facility is disabled by along the edge of the board; this can gold plating is justified, in view of
connecting the gate of the FET to the be removed by chamfering with a file the cost. While other metals, for
negative supply rail, so that the FET or abrasive wheel. example chrome, may not tarnish, they
drain-source resistance is unmodu¬
lated. Some readers may think it des¬
irable to disconnect the supply to the
phase-shift oscillator instead, to reduce
battery drain, but the oscillator re¬
quires a few seconds to start.
The luF capacitors used in the
phase shift network are metallised
polyester types with a tolerance of
plus or minus 10 per cent. Ceramic
or tantalum electrolytic capacitors are
not suitable, even when matched for
capacitance, since their power factor
and leakage are too high for this ap¬
plication.
The speed of the vibrato may be
varied by changing the value of the
1.8K resistor. Higher values will give
lower frequencies and vice versa. The
oscillator will not function reliably
with values below IK.
CONSTRUCTION: All the circuitry
described above, apart from the slide
switches, potentiometer and two small
capacitors, is mounted on a printed
circuit board measuring 6 x 4i inches.
Above is the copper pattern on the printed board. Actual size of the
The copper wiring pattern of the
board warrants some explanation. The board is 6 x 4-1/8 inches.
would not provide as reliable an
electrical contact. Chrome relies for
its non-decaying properties on a tough,
MASTERSOUND transparent oxide coating which pro¬

tects it from the atmosphere.
The printed board, with gold-plated
section, will be available from R.C.S.
Radio Pty. Ltd., 651 Forest Road,
SOUND CELLAR Bexley, N.S.W. soon after this issue
goes on sale. It may also be made
available by other advertisers.
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The probe used to play the proto¬
type instrument was a standard meter
The Hi-Fi enthusiast is assured of a better choice of up to date probe. The tip should be smooth and
equipment, reliable service and better prices. If you think of Hi- with a radius of at least 1/16-inch.
A minimum pressure should also be
Fi or good tape recorders, think of MASTERSOUND. used to avoid undue marking of the
Make it a family affair this holiday. Bring your favourite record gold surface. The lead for the probe is
to Mastersound and hear how much better it sounds on true HI-FI. brought out through a hole in the
Hi-Fi does not have to be expensive. A mere $250 can buy you case which should be fitted with a
grommet to avoid chafing the lead in¬
pure, rich sound, far superior to any Radiogram. sulation.
The tuning capacitor used in the
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR SUGGESTIONS prototype was model PVC-P22, made
by Elcom Manufacturing Company
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STAR SA 30 Amplifier GARRARD SP25
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incl Teak Player Base and Perspex Cover.
sections give a maximum capacitance
$245 tape bargains. of 200pF when connected in parallel.
Other solid dielectric tuning capacitors
2. Budget Priced
KENWOOD TK 150 solid state Amp.
GARRARD SP25 turntable. SHURE
SONY 350 could possibly be used if they had
around the same total capacitance,
magnetic cartridge MAGNAVOX 8in but the board may have to be modi¬
speaker in vented enclosures. Teak Base
and Perspex Cover. fied to take them.
$262 The tuning capacitor is fastened to
the board by two small screws. A hole
3. Excellent Value is drilled in the lid, in the appropriate
STAR SA 30 10 watt amp. DUAL 101 OF
(new model) Turntable Magnetic Car¬
place, for screwdriver access to the
tridge. GOODMAN Twin-Axiette speakers shaft of the tuning capacitor. The
in enclosure. Teak Base and Perspex
Cover. shaft must be fitted with a screw which
$278 is obtained with the capacitor.
All the resistors in the circuit can
4. Quality Performance List price $389 be of £ or £ watt rating apart from
SANSUI 222 solid state amp. DUAL
1015 with anti-skate SHURE M32E cart¬
OUR PRICE $228 the two emitter resistors for the out¬
ridge. WHARFEDALE Super 8in speaker put transistors, which are a new
in 1 cu. ft. end. Teak Base and Perspex
Cover. Philips cracked carbon type of £ watt
$366 SONY 250 rating. We have used a mixture of £
and £ watt resistors in the prototype.
5. Prestige at a Sensible Price The resistors in the series string for
SANSUI 555 solid state amp. THORENS the PUT oscillator should be high-
TD 150A
cartridge.
turntable.
KEF
SHURE
speaker
M55
system.
E
Teak
stability types with a tolerance of not
Base and Perspex Cover. more than plus or minus 5 per cent.
$571 The holes on the board for the
FET are placed in a straight line.
6. A First (lass System Because of the different lead configura¬
KENWOOD TK 250 U solid state amp. tions on the two FET’s the source and
DUAL 1009 turntable. SHURE M75 G
Cartridge. KEF speaker system. Teak drain connections of the 2N4360 will
Base and Perspex Cover.
List price $222 be reversed to that shown on the
$568 wiring board, which shows the con¬
OUR PRICE $168 nections for the MPF-105 FET. This
7. The Connoisseurs Choice. is immaterial since no DC polarising
SANSUI AU 70 valve amp. ELAC 50 H
turntable. SHURE M75 E Cartridge. voltages are present in this section of
Wharfedale ‘DOVEDALE’* speakers. Teak
Base and Perspex Cover. LEAK STEREO 70 the circuit. This means that the
2N4360 can be inserted directly into
$568 Packed with a host of new features. the board without having to twist the
The Stereo 70 is among the best source and drain leads so that they
8. The Complete Home Entertainment amplifiers available. conform to the wiring and circuit dia¬
System. gram. The FET actually installed in
SANSUI 400 tuner/amp. DUAL 1019
turntable. FISHER XP 33 miniature the prototype in the photos is a
speakers. SHURE M75 6 mag. cartridge.
Base and Cover.
2N4360.
$577 The luF capacitors in the phase
shift oscillator are mounted vertically
TERMS AVAILABLE to save space. Use polyester capacitors
with the lowest available voltage rating,
in the interest of the smallest size.
A word on soldering is appropriate
here. The aim is to make quick, clean
soldered joints in order to avoid over¬
heating the components and possible
damage to the copper on the board.
400 KENT STREET Use a small, low-powered iron for
best results. Some readers may find
SYDNEY. 29-1257 that the transistors and other “difficult”
components are easier to install and
solder if they are pretinned.
input sensitivity of 300mV, as mention¬
ed earlier.
The amplifier itself, with the
associated volume control, can be delet¬
ed and the signal fed to an external
amplifier via the output socket. The
tone switch could also be deleted.
We urge readers not to deviate from
the published circuit, apart from those
possible modifications listed above, un¬
less they are experienced constructors.
We hope you derive as much enter¬
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developing it. n
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The Motorola FET, MPF 105, if not
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features which could be incorporated
or deleted. The tuning capacitor can
be deleted. The unit will still be in
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The case can be painted a bright and the source-drain resistance of the Age
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AU-555 SPECIFICATIONS Hum and Noise (IHF):

Phono 1 and 2: 80db
Main Amplifier Section Tape Head: 75db
Music Power (IHF): 60 watts ±1db at4Q Aux 1 and 2: 80db
Continuous Power: 25/25 watts ±1db Input Sensitivity:
at AQ Phono 1: 2mV
Harmonic Distortion: less than 0.5% at Phono 2: 2mV
rated output Tape Head (19cm/s): 1.5mV
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But as I tried to clip the earthy lea<
of the CRO on to the chassis of th
amplifier there was an almighty splal
the kind of splat which can come fron
only one source, the mains. Th
alligator clip on the end of the CR(
lead was blackened and minus severa
teeth. The chassis had a small cratei
surrounded by a black ring, in it
otherwise clean surface. And I wa
temporarily dazzled and shaken.
Without more ado I pulled the plui
from the power socket and checked
Sure enough, the green lead, instead o
going to the earth pin. was connecte*
to one of the potentially active pins
BEWARE OF THIS SET - IT BITES! A quick check at the other end o
the cable showed that it was correctb
connected at the chassis end, i. e., th<
From time to time I am reminded — quite forcibly in some green lead to the chassis.
instances—of just how dangerous is the combination of the To quote an old music hall gag, ha<
power mains and the ignorant handyman who insists on there been a chair handy I would haw
fiddling with power plugs and cables. sunk heavily into it and sat stunnet
for several minutes. But seriously, thi
incident did rock me. I had had on th<
the valves were showing signs of wear bench before me a live chassis, ius
One reminder came in the form of a waiting to bite. I had, in fact, handlec
letter from a reader, Mr C. T. of and requested that I check these, and
give the whole thing a general Monce it while it was alive. The only reasor
Malvern, S.A. Mr G. T. describes him¬
over” as well. He also mentioned that I had not felt anything was because ]
self as *\ . . servicing radio and TV had not made any connection to ai
sets as part of my job.” He writes as the system, while very good in all
other respects, had always suffered earthed object. Had I been graspinj
follows: the chassis when I reached for thai
‘‘One of the two complaints accom¬ from a slight hum. He wanted me to
check out this aspect of it as well, earthed CRO lead . . .
panying a particular TV set was that it
worked O.K. in one room but, when and do what was necessary to fix it. I rewired the power plug, double
plugged into a power point in another In fact, this made me somewhat sus¬ checked everything, then tried again.
room, it refused to work. The owner picious. I knew the design well enough This time everything went well. The
had run an extension cord from the to know that it should be virtually amplifier delivered normal power out¬
first power point in order to use it in hum-free. Therefore, a unit which, as put, gave a clean signal on the CRO,
the second room. They had used other the owner put it, had always suffered and revealed no sign of hum, on eithei
appliances in the second power point from this problem must have some the CRO or a speaker.
and all had functioned satisfactorily. fundamental fault. To this extent at This wasn’t really surprising, when
‘‘Investigation showed that some
time in the past the semi-rotary power BRIGHTNESS
switch on the rear of the volume con¬
trol pot. had failed and had been re¬
placed. When the wiring had been re¬
connected to the switch each wire had
been moved around the terminal con¬
figuration by one terminal, in a clock¬
wise direction. A freakish mistake by
‘The amazing thing is that, by a whoever replaced the
series of coincidences, the set appeared switch pot made this
to function normally. It switched on TV receiver sensitive
and off from the volume control switch to the polarity of the
and the spot swallower circuit continu¬
ed to function. It was only when the power point. When
set was plugged into another power connected to the socket
point, having the active and neutral in room No. 1 it
connections reversed, that the error functioned normally,
showed up. It is necessary to refer to but would not operate
the accompanying diagrams to under¬ from the socket in
stand just how this came about.” room No. 2.
In this case the problem was mainly
one of convenience, and no dangerous
situation had occurred. Which is not
to say that it could not have done so,
had the situation been favourable. In
particular, failure of the earth cable in A N
the power cord could have left the SOCKET ROOM I SOCKET ROOM 2
whole chassis floating at 240 volts; a
lovely object to be caught holding least I was prepared for something one comes to think about it. Compared
with both hands! unusual. with the “earth loops” which audio
Mr C. T.’s letter was received a I checked the valves first, and they enthusiasts fuss over, and whiph
couple of months ago, but pressure of did turn out to be in the “doubtful” amount to no more than a few inches
other stories prevented my presenting region, so I replaced them all. Then in an average wiring configuration, this
it earlier. In the meantime I encounter¬ I prepared to give it a more detailed set-up must have been the grandfather
ed a somewhat similar situation on my check, I turned it upside down on the of all earth loops. Even assuming that
own workbench, and decided that it bench so that I could make a voltage the neutral line was earthed at or near
would be appropriate to present both check, and connected a dummy load in the entry point of the power line
stories together. place of the speaker in preparation for (M.E.N.) and that the earth wire was
The equipment involved was a a power output check. Then I plugged earthed at the same point, such a loop
“Playmaster 101” amplifier, which the in the power cord, switched on, and would probably be 20 or 30 feet long.
owner explained he had acquired soon reached for the CRO leads. Among The worst conditions would occur
after it was described (around 1962) other things, I wanted to be able to when other appliances were being used
and that it had been used quite regu¬ see and measure any hum content be¬ on the same power line run within the
larly ever since. He now suspected that fore I started looking for likely causes. building, and drawing current through
50 ELECTRONICS Australiar January, 1969

the same neutral line. In these circum¬ appliance cords. These are: Active, portion of the pocket radios he has
stances a 50Hz voltage would be de¬ brown; neutral, light blue; and earth, repaired in the past 18 months have
veloped along the neutral line, between green and yellow striped. It will be in¬ suffered from the same fault; the
the earth point near the meter and the teresting to see whether other countries, inexplicable failure of the first tran¬
neutral pin in the power point, by including Australia, decide to fall into sistor. I wonder?
reason of the simple fact that a cur¬ line. World-wide agreement on this im¬ While there is a lot of conjecture
rent was flowing through a resistance. portant standard — important because in all this, I am prompted to ask just
Admittedly, this would be measured in people’s lives depend on it — should how serious the situation is, or is
fractions of a volt, but fractions of a not be too much to hope for. likely to beoome. What of the hun¬
volt can play havoc if they are intro¬ To change the subject abruptly, here dreds of mobile transmitters, including
duced into the early stages of a high- is a story related to me by my taxis and the like, which roam our
gain amplifier. amateur friend. It seems that he made city and suburban streets? Are they
From this point on, beyond pointing a recently holiday trip to Queensland, all potential “transistor killers”? And
out that the chassis of the system and equipped his car with a 14MHz what about the first stages in expen¬
would be moving up and down at 50- mobile system for the journey. At sive audio equipment? Are they equally
Hz, with respect to the true earth, by Southport he stopped in the main street vulnerable and, if so, what are the
the voltage developed along the neutral to call on an old friend, who works equipment manufacturers gding to do
line, I would not like to try explain¬ in one of the sihops. about it?
ing the exact mechanism by which the After the usual preliminaries, he And let there be no misunderstand¬
hum found its way into the signal cir¬ invited his friend out to the car to ing in this regard; the responsibility
cuits. All I know is that (1) random see the “mobile rig.” While he was lies fairly and squarely with the equip¬
earth loops of only a fraction of this showing it off a VK3 called “CQ” ment manufacturer. In no sense is it
size can cause endless trouble and (2) with an S9 signal, and my friend imme¬ the responsibility of the person using
restoring the power connections their diately prepared to reply. the transmitter, whether it be amateur
proper configuration cured the hum in Meanwhile, a vacant-eyed, slack- or commercial. Provided the trans¬
this case. jawed youth was lounging against the mitter is operated within the limits of
When the owner came to collect the neaiiby shop front, arm bent at the its licence, in terms of power, fre¬
amplifier, I tackled him about the appropriate angle to hold his “tran¬ quency, and freedom from spurious
transposed power leads. At first he sistor” against his ear. (How I hate emissions, the operator has discharged
denied all knowledge of it, claiming the way that word has been mutilated.) his responsipility in the matter. The
that it had been like that since he As the VK3 completed his call, my rest is up to the equipment manu¬
bought it. But when I expressed friend pressed the transmit button. As facturer. gp
doubts that a piece of equipment would he describes it, the youth’s set made
be sold in that condition he suddenly a kind of a “phut” noise and went
recalled that the original power cord dead. The youth’s expression became
had been too short and that he had
replaced it with a longer one.
even more vacant—if that is possible. ALWAYS REIV ON B.P.S.
He looked at the set, shook it, slapped
’Nuff said. it, and twiddled the knobs. It was no
Not long after this, while servicing use, the set was dead—permanently.
a TV set, a housewife tackled me with
a question, “Why will my iron work
The youth wandered off, presumably
in search of the nearest serviceman. SPECIALS
off the power point in the kitchen, but Some weeks later, back from holi¬
not off the one in the laundry?”
Coming hard on the heels of my
days, my friend was conducting mobile
experiments with his car parked in his
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the iron element was connected be¬ transistors may break down. Radio and Electrical distributors,
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sr diode, as illustrated in figure 1, “ambient”), and this is quite true. to provide effective peak-inverse-volt-
insists of a diffused P-N junction Accordingly many manufacturers age (PIV) capabilities far in excess of
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>rms part of a small metal case. The
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ise is typically filled with an electri- SPRING P-N JUNCTION
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The intrinsic ability of such a diode

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mds to be rather poor, even when the
oltages concerned are “transients”
isting only for very short periods. The
Figure I Figure 2
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A Beat Frequency Oscillator
for your short-wave receiver
With interest in short-wave listening just as great as ever, trol voltage of its own and so reduce;
we have been asked several times recently for details of the sensitivity of the receiver accord
ingly. To avoid this problem, the re
how to fit a beat frequency oscillator to an existing short¬ ceiver may be fitted with a switcl
wave receiver. While this is not always easy or completely which shorts out and so disable;
satisfactory, the following article should indicate what the AGC system.
needs to be done and what results can be expected. Switching off the AGC certain!}
avoids this problem and the sensitivity
of the receiver is restored to maximum
But it introduces another problem
By Ian Pogson With even moderately strong signals
the receiver can be grossly overloaded
To avoid this problem, a manual RF
Requests for an article on beat fre¬ it does require special facilities in the and IF gain control can be added
quency oscillators vary from those who receiver. In particular, it requires that The technique then is to manually re
wish to add one to a portable receiver, the missing carrier be re-inserted, and duce the sensitivity of the receiver tc
to cases where a serious short-wave this is the purpose of our BFO. With¬ the point where overloading does no
listener has quite a good receiver out proper treatment, the signal as occur. This creates yet another prob
which is not fitted with a BFO. received will be quite unintelligible, lem; how do we combat fading? Tht
We have run up three circuits, two and is aptly described as “Donald Duck simple answer is that we do not. W*
using transistors and one using a valve. talk” or just “duck talk.” The main must live with this one, but it is noi
Only one unit is shown in final form problem with SSB is that the re¬ always a serious matter.
but sufficient information is given to inserted carrier must be very carefully In passing, it is interesting to note
enable readers to build up either of adjusted and maintained. that in modern communications receiv¬
the others. The BFO signal is normally gener¬ ers, all these problems are solved
The main purpose in fitting a BFO ated at the intermediate frequency, and The AGC is left on and works just
to a receiver is to enable Morse code injected into the system at some con¬ as well on SSB, Morse code and AM
signals and SSB signals to be resolved. venient point in the IF chain up to signals alike. The secret lies in a tech,
Morse code signals are frequently or at the detector. nique injecting the BFO signal into the
transmitted in the A1 mode. This Before going into details of the cir¬ detector and, at the same time, prevenl
applies particularly to the amateur cuits, perhaps it would be wise to have it from upsetting the AGC system.
bands, where it is the only morse sys¬ a look at the problems which may be From the brief description of the dif¬
tem permitted on many bands. Such encountered in the process of adding ficulties encountered when a BFO was
a signal is not modulated; it is simply a BFO to a receiver which was not used in older communications receiver
bursts of carrier keyed on and off in designed with the idea of BFO recep¬ it will be clear that there is more tc
acordance with the code symbols. tion in mind. In short, receivers design¬ fitting a BFO to an existing receiver
Without a BFO the received signal will ed primarily for the reception of AM than may at first have been supposed.
appear as a series of thumps or may signals. Generally speaking, there will be no
not be audible at all. Communications receivers of just a room to build a BFO into the existing
To resolve the signal properly, we few years ago had BFOs installed as set, no facility for switching off the
need to “beat” it against a locally a standard facility, injecting the out¬ AGC system, and no provision for
generated signal, suitably offset in fre¬ put into the detector, where it was manual RF and IF gain control. In
quency so that the difference between mixed with the IF signal to give the some cases it may be possible to make
the two is equal to an audio tone, or required audio beat note. Or, in the modifications to the existing receiver,
“beat note.” case of SSB reception, the BFO fre¬ to accommodate all these desirable fea-
SSB signals also need a BFO in quency was adjusted against the in¬ tures. On the other hand, it may be
order to be received correctly. A nor¬ coming signal, to “resolve” the SSB difficult or impossible to make any
mal AM signal is radiated as a carrier signal into the intelligible signals. alterations at all.
and two sidebands, and can be resolved Such receivers are normally fitted Even if you have a receiver which
with very simple equipment. The SSB with an AGC system and the very does not lend itself to any alterations
signal has one of the sidebands and the fact that the BFO signal is injected at all, we will show, later on, that it
carrier suppressed at the transmitter, into the detector circuit results in this is possible to use a BFO to advantage,
leaving only one sideband. There are signal finding its way into the AGC although it may not be possible to ob¬
a lot of advantages in this system, but circuit. This generates an AGC con¬ tain full benefit from it.
Figure 2
This is the circuit of the transistor BFO as de¬ This diagram gives wiring details for the cir¬
scribed in full in this article. Two alternative out¬ cuit at left. The IF transformer which we used
puts are shown, one low and the other, medium was small enough to be wired directly to the
impedance. The low impedance output is not board. If you use a larger coil, then it may be
really necessary and, may be omitted. necessary to mount it Separately.
Figure 1 shows the circuit of the BFO should not be necessary, as will be to suit the individual. We have speci¬
which we have built up into its final seen later. fied an Aegis type ST45C IF trans¬
form. This circuit may be familiar to We mounted the completed board, former, similar to that used in the
some readers, having been featured in together with the battery container, circuit of figure 1. The same com¬
an article in the magazine in October, switch and output terminal, in a die- ments as we mlade previously apply
1966. It is an adaptation of an oscil¬ cast box measuring 4 5-8in x 3 5-8in x here if you wish to use a suitable coil
lator described by Commander Lee in 2 l-8in. This box is made by Eddy- or transformer which you happen to
CQ magazine, in September, 1963. The stone and is readily available for a have on hand. In common with figure
circuit is very stable indeed and is reasonable price. Although it is some¬ 1, we have also shown two output
ideal for our purpose. In spite of its what larger than necessary, it allows points.
excellent performance, it is simple and plenty of room for all components, This circuit may be built on <a pie.ce
easy to get going. without being too large. In any case, of miniature tag strip, as with the
If you take a closer look at the the type of box used is largely up to other one. Layout is not important but
circuit, you will notice that the coil the builder, but it is important that all other comments relating to the
does not need any tap and this makes it be metal for shielding-purposes. At workmanship still apply.
it possible to use many different coils the point of greatest economy, a box Whether you make up the circuit
which readers may have on hand. The could be fashioned from the tinplate of figure 1 or 3, the application will
coil which we have specified is a mini¬ of an old preserved fruit tin. be exactly the same. As a guide to
ature IF transformer, currently made For readers who wish to experiment builders, here are some of our obser¬
by Aegis. It is designed to tune to with an alternative circuit, we suggest vations and ideas which we have
455KHz with approximately 400pF figure 3. This circuit is also capable formulated after practical investiga¬
across the primary winding, and has a of performing well. If you look at it tions. How you can best make use of
low impedance secondary winding closely, you will notice many familiar the BFO will depend to a very large
which may be used as an alternative aspects. Basically, the circuit is a modi¬ extent on the receiver being used.
output from the oscillator. More will fication of the well-known cathode- Initially, we tried it on the 1967
be said about this later on. coupled multivibrator. Another inspec¬ All Wave Seven valve receiver.
Many IF transformers used for valve tion will reveal that this amounts to Although this has a BFO and hetero¬
receivers are tuned with lOOpF across an emitter-follower, feeding a grounded dyne detector built in, we did not use
the windings. These transformers, base amplifier. The latter has a tuned these facilities. Instead, we left the
circuit introduced as the load in the function switch in the “AM” position
many of which may be in junk boxes, collector circuit and this is the fre¬
have two tuned windings. Only one and tried various ways of injecting
quency-determining part of the circuit. the output of the BFO into the re¬
winding is needed. Both lOOpF capa¬ As a matter of further interest, it also ceiver.
citors should be removed and has similarities to a Butler crystal
one winding can then be wired into the The simplest method is to run a
oscillator, the crystal being omitted and lead from the BFO and connect it to,
oscillator. It is important that the un¬ the cathodes tied together. or bring it near to, the aerial termi¬
used winding be disabled by removing Apart from adhering to the com¬ nal. Sometimes, there can be sufficient
its capacitor. When this type of trans¬ ponent values given in figure 3, the breakthrough across the front end of
former is used, the 330pF capacitor tuned circuit is subject to alterations the receiver, or radiation into the IF
shown in the circuit, is omitted.
The transistor for this oscillator may
be any silicon NPN type which is PARTS LIST
capable of operating at the required
frequency. Types such as the BF115, 1 Metal case (see text). 1 1 OOpF Styroseal.
AS302, 2N3565, etc., are suitable. The 1 Toggle switch, SPST. 1 330pF Styroseal.
four capacitors associated with the 2 Terminals, 1 red, 1 black. 1 470pF Styroseal.
tuned circuit, lOOpF, 330pF, .OOluF 1 Miniature tag strip, 13 pairs of 1 .OOluF Styroseal.
and .015uf, should all be of good tags. 1 015uF plastic.
quality. Polyester, polystyrene, or silver 1 0.1 uF low voltage ceramic.
4 No. 1015 dry cells. 1 2.2K W resistor.
mica types would all be satisfactory. 1 Holder for above cells.
Do not use ceramic types, other than 1 4.7K iW resistor.
1 Battery plug and leads. J 15K W resistor.
NPO. New components should be used 4 Rubber mounting feet.
here, rather than some retrieved from 1 Transistor, BF115 or similar.
1 455KHz IF coil (see text). Screws, nuts, hookup wire, solder,
the junk box. 1 lOpF NPO ceramic. solder lugs, etc.
With the exception of the battery
supply and the ON/OFF switch, the
components are wired on a piece of
miniature tag strip. This can be seen
from the photograph and the com¬
ponent locations can be seen in figure
2. We have included both output
points, whereas builders will more than
likely only include the one which is
going to be used.
The board should be wired up with
normal care, making sure that the
components are not overheated in the
process. This applies particularly to the
transistor. The soldered joints should
be carefully made to avoid any possi¬
bility of a dry joint. It is also important
that the components are firmly mount¬
ed so that they will not be subject to
Vibration, with consequent frequency
instability.
A power supply source of between
4.5 and 9 volts DC is required for
the oscillator. This may be obtained
from batteries or any other source of
well filtered and regulated DC. The
output voltage from the oscillator will
be almost directly proportional to the
supply voltage. We used a 6 volt supply
from a set of four No. 1015 dry We housed the prototype in a die-cast box, which makes a neatly
cells, mounted in a compact holder. finished product. A front view is shown on the left, with an inside
It may be worthwhile experimenting view on the right. The battery, not shown, fits in the space below the
with the supply voltage, to control wiring board.
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amplifiers, to give ample injection. This injection. This also applies to the valve oscillator is not good, particularly at
was so in this case, with the receiver circuit of figure 4. the higher short-wave frequencies, and
tuned to any frequency up to 5 MHz, Our observations are that when a the SSB signal may be difficult to keep
but was not successful above 5MHz. reasonable amount of BFO injection in tune. In short, it would be wise to
The reason is that the receiver is is achieved the “S” meter, when avail¬ think through these problems before
operated as a single conversion unit able, should read about half scale, becoming over - committed and
up to 5MHz and the 455 KHz signal without the influence of 'a received optimistic.
can get through. When double con¬ signal from outside. The receiver sensi¬ Another point which should be
version is used above 5 MHz, the BFO tivity is reduced but in spite of this, mentioned, is the fact that when the
signal is rejected to the point where many weak signals can be received BFO signal is injected into the receiver,
there is not enough injection. quite well. With much stronger signals, a rise in noise may be observed. This
Better results were obtained by reception is also satisfactory. These is normal and no further notice need
making a loop in the wire from the comments apply to Morse code signals. be taken of this phenomenon.
BFO and dropping it over the first IF Instead of building the unit into a
For readers who have reasons for
building a valve type BFO, figure 4
For experimenters, gives details of a circuit using a twin
the circuit on the triode valve. This is rather similar to
left may be tried. the transistor circuit of figure 3, with
It is capable of a the main exception that the grid
good performance. circuit is tuned, instead of the plate
The same com¬ (or collector). The reason why this
type of oscillator was chosen, in pre¬
ments for figure 1 ference to the more conventional BFO
also apply here. circuits, using a single triode or
valve. This gave more than enough

injection at all frequencies, with no
limitation above 5MHz. Even dropping
it over the second IF valve instead, For readers wish¬
gave sufficient injection. ing to make a
Still using the 1967 All Wave valve type BFO,
Seven Receiver, we injected directly
into the diode detector via a coupling here is the recom¬
capacitor. The point of injection is at mended circuit.
the junction of the IF transformer and Comments for
the diode. Strictly speaking, th'is is the figure 1 regarding
more conventional place where injec¬ outputs once again.
tion is effected. This provided adequate
injection at all frequencies.
Perhaps a more difficult type of
receiver to deal with is the better type
of Oriental portable all-wave receiver. box, there may be room in the pentode, is that it does not need a
Once again, wfith the receiver tuned receiver, to fit it somewhere close to tapped coil and this circuit has proved
to the broadcast or the lower fre¬ the detector. The components could itself to be reliable and stable.
quency short-wave band, we found still be mounted on a piece of tag As it is more than likely that this
that satisfactory injection could be board as we have done. Alternatively, BFO is needed for a valve type
obtained by wrapping the end of the as the layout of the BFO components receiver, then it may be possible and
insulated lead from the BFO around is not critical, it may be more con¬ what is more, logical, to build it into
the base of the telescopic aerial. venient to wire it into some other the existing receiver. If this is done,
This method was not satisfactory available space. Power for the oscilla¬ it should be located near the detector
for the higher short-wave frequencies, tor is most easily provided by means or, if not, preferably nearer to the
so we gained access to the inside of of a battery. audio and power supply components.
the receiver by removing the back When it comes to resolving SSB In any case, it should be located as
moulded panel. Without making any signals by this simple method, we are remotely as possible from the RF and
metallic contact between the receiver not so optimistic. Under rather special IF amplifier stages.
and the lead from the BFO, we conditions, it should be possible to One possibility may be to dispense
simply pushed the insulated end of the receive some SSB signals. However, with the receiver’s valve rectifier and
wire into the “works” adjacent to the the received signal would have to be replace it with silicon diodes. Not only
first IF transformer. This provided about the right strength for the amount will this reduce power consumption
adequate injection at all frequencies. of BFO injection. A much more im¬ and heating, but the vacated hole
The alternative would be to inject portant point however, is the tuning could be used to mount the BFO
directly into the detector on the board. rate and dial movement of the receiver. valve. The rest of the components
As this would have been a major In most cases these would just not be could be located nearby. As the
operation, we avoided it, particularlv good enough and the task of tuning heater and high voltage requirements
as it does not offer any worthwhile SSB would be verv difficult. are modest, more than likely the
advantage. It would be possible to alleviate this receiver power supply will be able to
As already implied, the amount of situation somewhat, by adding a small provide them.
injection can be controlled somewhat variable trimmer across the tuned cir¬ If the existing receiver has an RF
by varying the position of the output cuit of the BFO coil. This could be gain control, then it would be worth
lead with respect to the relevant com¬ suitably mounted, with a knob to while adding a simple switch to dis¬
ponents of the receiver. In these cir¬ adjust the frequency of the BFO by able the AGC system. This can be
cumstances the 470pF and lOpF capa¬ a small amount, on each side of the done by shorting the AGC reservoir
citors shown in figures 1 and 3, should centre 455KHz. Having tuned the capacitor to chassis. Then, by intro¬
be satisfactory. However, if metallic wanted SSB signal as closely as pos¬ ducing sufficient injection from the
contact is to be made to, say, the sible, this trimmer could then BFO and adjusting the RF gain
diode detector circuit, then either of be adjusted to resolve the signal pro¬ control, quite good results should be
these values m>ay have to be made perly. Even so, with many small obtained, both on Morse code and
smaller or larger, to obtain optimum receivers the stability of the local SSB signals. Q
operation in the defence productioi
sphere.
For its part, the Defence establish
ment feels that it has a constant batth
to interest industry in solving its pro
blems and that all too many manufac
turers are happy to accept defenc
orders when commercial demand i
slack and they have surplus capacit
but adopt a take-it-or-leave-it approac]
when consumer demand is high.
Like so many aspects of Government
industry relations in Australia, thes
attitudes are so deeply rooted in th
Industry should put up or shut up! past that they hardly have relevanc
to the present problems facing th
country.
For years there have been complaints from within the elec¬
They have become a kind of cor
tronics industry that the Australian Defence Department ventional facade obscuring the develop
has too frequently shown a preference for overseas suppliers. ment of a radically new series of pre
With the national economy now moving in favour of local blems on the defence industrial front.
suppliers, the big question arises as to whether the elec¬ In reality, Australia’s changing mil
tronics industry is going to be able to match its words with tary and financial circumstances hav
injected new dynamic factors on bot
effective action. sides of the defence-industry equation.
Yet the picture remains obscur
because it is still being presented as
Conducted by the Editor continuation of the age-old story -
rather than a new situation in a ne^
context.
This was the theme of a thought- —but at a time when Australian Looking on both sides of the pictun
provoking article by Peter Robinson defence is sagging under the burden what has happened is this:
in ‘The Australian Financial Review” of heavy foreign-exchange payments On the defence side, the risin
for November 19, 1968. The article it is felt that the electronics industry balance-of-payments problem create
is reprinted here, not with the idea of should be concentrating its efforts on by heavy defence procurement abroa
endorsing every conviction and upgrading its technology and improving has coincided with a drastic change i
emphasis of the writer, but to encourage its import replacement capabilities. Australia’s position arising from Br
consideration of the points which he The failure of the industry to make tain’s withdrawal ifrom Asia and dev€
raises. any successful bid on the recent lopments in Vietnam.
PETER ROBINSON SAYS: Intelsat IV sub-contracts called by Unavoidably, therefore, Austral!
Hughes Aircraft—bids which would must continue its defence build-u
Although there has recently been a have had the powerful and enthusiastic while at the same time trying to lim:
major dhange in the Government’s support of the Overseas Telecommuni¬ further spending of foreign exchang
emphasis on the procurement of cations Commission — has aroused a on defence stores.
defence supplies from Australian manu¬ suspicion in Canberra that the over¬
facturers, a full awareness of the This has created a situation wher
seas owners of the Australian elec¬ a “buy Australia” philosophy has be
mutual responsibilities involved in this tronics industry are not prepared to
does not yet seem to have seeped down come essential to all future militar
go beyond token efforts at developing procurements. Traditional industr;
to industry. an Australian-oriented defence tech¬ complaints that this is little more thai
In blunter terms, many senior nology. lip-servuce are no longer valid.
defence officials feel that industry is In part, these doubts seem to be a
not putting its production capabilities There has unquestionably been
development of the traditional suspi¬ major upheaval in the Defence Depart
where its mouth was. cion which has consistently plagued the ment’s approach to the whole questio'
This criticism is felt to apply to a dialogue between Government and in¬ of local procurement. As reported ii
wide spectrum of Australian industries dustry on defence procurement matters. the “Financial Review” recently, no
which have been demanding greater Industry feels that the Government only will military procurement go t(
local procurement of defence needs — is not really sincere when it says that Australia wherever possible, but Aus
but the electronics industry is singled every effort is made to buy all possible tralian content or offset orders will bj
out as one which has been both the defence stores in Australia. It cites sought wherever practicable when plac
most vocal lobbyist and the one most innumerable instances when Services ing orders abroad.
reluctant to respond vigorously to the have left procurement requirements so
new Government approach. But while the Defence Departmen
late that there has been no alternative is now absolutely serious about raisin*
In particular, the recent upsurge of but to meet them by ‘'off-the-shelf”
electronics industry lobbying for the Australian content to the maximurr
purchasing abroad. possible level in overall procuremen:
introduction of colour television has It also cites stringent controls on
aroused anger among some defence it has also undergone another, con
profit margins and specifications which current revolution in thinking.
officials. are often totally unrelated to commer¬
On any scale of national priorities, „In simple terms, the analytical, cost
cial production standards as factors benefit approach adopted by the U.S
colour television must rank pretty low militating against whole-hearted co- Defence Department under Roben
cNamara is now being applied eam-
tly at Russell Hill.
A year ago, it was distinctly unfash-
lable to mention cost-benefit, systems
alysis, war games, programmed
dgeting and all the other tools used Dear Sir, outstations operate on low-powered
McNamara-style defence economics 1 am editor of the P.M.G. quarterly transceivers.
anyone connected with the Aus- journal “On The Beam” The Department also maintains
ilian defence establishment. One of the things 1 am doing in broadcasting facilities for the Depart¬
To judge from the reactions such my retirement is to interview technical ment of Information and extension
ms aroused in many Defence De- staff for employment with the Posts services. These small studio installa¬
rtment breasts, they represented and Telegraphs Dept, of New Guinea. tions generally consist of communica¬
retical concepts threatening the doc- They have not been able to secure tion transmitters, used after hours for
rial purity of traditionally trained all the personnel they require because broadcasting services.
litary expertise. local people decline to release many I am a retired P.M.G. Engineer and
Today, there is no doubt at all that men who desire to go and are quali¬ have been requested to contact suitable
istralia’s defence establishment is fied to occupy the positions offered. technicians retired from the P.M.G.
wing with some sense of urgency to- The following material is self-ex¬ who would be prepared to spend a
rd an era in which essentially non- planatory and you may be able to in¬ year or two in the Territories.
litary skills of analysis, E.D.P. pro- clude some of it in a forthcoming
Applications from technical per¬
imming, war gaming and operations issue. A good technician would start
sonnel from other areas such as the
earch will dominate both its at $3,696 per annum.
private radio industry or the services
ategic philosophy and its procure- George A. Wiffen,
would be considered.
nt programming. 26a Alma Road,
Qualifications are completion of an
Unless Australian industry under- CAMBERWELL, Vic., 3124.
approved course of training in radio
nds this, it will soon be facing an A limited number of vacancies exist telecommunications.
in greater communications problem for temporary employment as Radio Pay will be at the rate of $3009-
:h the defence authorities than it Technicians with the Posts and Tele¬ $3,696 per annum. Salaries quoted are
ed in the somewhat rigidly military graphs, Papua and New Guinea. for single men and include allowances.
ditionalism of the immediate past. ' Technicians should be qualified to Married men receive additional allow¬
The Defence Department is cur- take charge of a radio telephone ance of $360 per annum. Income tax
itly building up top-level analytical station containing both HF and VHF is at present about half that payable in
âbility; it is hiring economists, pro- communication equipment. Most of Australia.
>mmers, analysts and psychologists. the stations are staffed by only one The period of employment preferred
Not o.nly will the proposed pur¬ technician. is for a two-year term. Successful
ging programs of the individual Trunk and telegraph services are applicants would work for 21 months,
vices be examined with what one provided by a HF network but there then be entitled to 3 months leave pay
icial called “a cold fish-eye” but con- are a few VHF systems providing and return air ticket.
cts, specifications and the perform- junction routes and exclusive sub¬ I would be pleased to discuss other
:e of individual companies will be scriber services. The outstation net¬ details including accommodation and
wed with both technical and econ- work consists of a base station with local conditions.
:ic expertise not previously possess- HF transmitter and receiver while the (G. A. Wiffen)
by the defence establishment.
This development coincides with the
fence Minister’s hopes of obtaining
•re American sub-contracts for Aus-
lian industry.
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FI FCTDCiMirS Auslxalui-Innnnrv-TQ/>Q
A TIMER AND SEQUENCER
for Slide Projectors
Here is a device which will sequence a slide

presentation at a rate predetermined by the
narrator, giving him a few seconds warning
that a slide change is about to occur. It can
operate an automatic projector directly or give
an appropriate change signal to a manual op¬
erator. A further use of the timer is as a camera
pulser for time-lapse movies.
Design by Anthony Leo
The problem which the device is an exact predetermined projection ed the lecturer uses the buttons onl
intended to cope with is a fairly fami¬ time to each slide might be criticised when necessary and for both purposes
liar one; a devoted colour slide photo¬ as too “mechanical” and it would be accelerate as well as delay!
grapher — of which there are many in quite redundant, both for the expert When the “Advance” button is press
the community — is invited to show lecturer, and the person who is able ed the normal timing cycle of th
his slides to an interested group of to pre-record his commentary on tape. unit is terminated and the device im
people — a social group, a church In fact, it is not intended for such mediately cycles the projector or signal
group, a hobby class or such like. The people but rather for those — in the the projectionist. If the Advance butto:
slides may be flower or animal studies, majority — who cannot rely either on is held down continuously, the projec
scenic gems, a tour, or a coverage of expertise or on pre-recording. tor control circuit will remain close
some scientific subject. What is more, it is not nearly as and this will cause many automati
The exhibitor very carefully selects impersonal as might appear at first projectors to cycle continuously.
his slides, counts them, mentally re¬ glance. The device switches on a sig¬ Pressing the delay or “Repeat
hearses what he plans to say about nal light a few seconds before each button does not interfere with the basi
each one and works out that it should slide change is due, so that the lec¬ timing cycle but simply inhibits clos
take the neat hour, or whatever his turer can round off his remarks or ing of the output control contacts
allotted time may be. merge them smoothly into the next When the signal light comes up, in
But alas, his careful planning counts commentary segment. dicating an impending change, th
for little at the actual presentation. He Where a large number of slides have lecturer needs only to hold the Repea
may talk at such length about the early to be put through in a limited time, button down until the light goes ou
slides that an hour sees him only they can be shown at the rate of about and no impulse will reach the pro
half-way through. He may continue to 4 per minute. The other extreme, a jector or projectionist. If the Repea
ramble on, to the embarrassment of very leisurely rate, would be 1 per button is held down continuously, th
the audience, or suddenly discover that minute. A good average figure is 3 lecturer can hold a slide for as Ion
he has to forget the rest of the slides slides per minute, which means a as he desires. The slide will chang
or push them through so hurriedly that change every 20 seconds. at the end of the cycle during whic:
their value is largely lost. It is suggested that the warning light the button is released or the chang
The reverse can happen, of course, be set to come on 6 seconds before can be initiated immediately by press
the lecturer being so apprehens¬ each change so that the “average” se¬ ing the Advance button.
ive about talking too long, or boring quence would be: change — initial The basic circuitry can be adaptet
the audience, that he hurries through period 14 seconds — warning light for to meet a variety of situations. In th
the presentation, quite unnecessarily 6 seconds — change. unit as pictured, the timing contro.
and to its detriment. If interest in a particular slide does the over-ride buttons and the signs
warrant more time or less time than the light are all in the one box which cai
The slide-enthusiast who owns a automatically selected value, the lec¬
timer like the one illustrated above be placed handy to the lecturer, s<
turer can operate one or other of two that he will be aware of the signs
can be saved from this kind of em¬ switches to delay or hasten the change.
barrassment. Knowing the time avail¬ light, even when looking at th
This over-ride facility will not change screen.
able for presentation, he can select a the total screening time unduly, provid-
suitable number of slides and set the The unit as shown needs to be con
timer to sequence them at a suitable nected to a power point and a two
rate. He can prepare and rehearse his wire lead runs away to the projecto
commentary so that it fits into the :ri position, serving the same purpose a
j ! a two-wire lead from an ordinary pres
allotted time. At the actual screening,
the slides will come up at the same button. This can close the contro
rate, automatically disciplining any ten¬
dency to become too talkative or too
terse in front of an audience.
ANODE
/SATE circuit to an automatic projector, or U
a signal light near a manual projectoi
or even to a Sonalert (See our Novem
The device can also be boon to a
compere or chairman needing to cope
i (?
CATHODE y a fki ber 1968 issue) if the projectionist i
in a separate booth.
with a lecturer whose abilities or ten¬ Obviously enough, various facilitie
dencies are unknown. Before proceed¬ can be deleted or transferred else
ings begin, and without embarrass¬ where, leaving the lecturer with noth
ment, he can reach agreement with the Figure I ing at all, or just a light to warn hin
lecturer on the time, available and the The above diagram shows how of an impending slide change. Differen
number of slides to be shown. The a programmable transistor is constructors may have their own idea
sequencer can be set for the appro¬ used in a basic timing circuit. of how things should be arranged.
priate presentation rate, thereafter pro¬ By varying bias applied to the A programmable unijunction transi
viding a powerful incentive to the lec¬ stor, or PUT for short, is the basi:
turer to suit his remarks to the time gate electrode the device can be of the slide timer circuit. Essentially
available. programmed to fire at a par¬ the PUT is a four layer NPNP de
To be sure, a device which allots ticular anode voltage. vice similar to a normal thyristor o
The slide timer circuit diagram is shown above. On the diagram a re¬
icon controlled rectifier, but having
lay is shown as having one pair of closing contacts, required for pro¬
i anode gate rather than a cathode
ite. A more detailed description of jector operation, but other contacts may be provided and used for
e device and operating principles is other functions.
ailable in the December, 1968, issue
ider the title “Keeping Up With Shown at right is a EM40I BZY94IC12
imiconductors.” 12V power supply
In simple terms, it differs from the which is suitable for
yristor in that it can be programmed
turn on when a specific anode vol- use with either of
ge is exceeded, rather than cathode the timing circuits
•ltage. The anode voltage at which it described here. In
ms on is determined by the voltage some cases the AC
plied to the gate electrode. supply may be de¬
Thus a PUT can be used with a rived from the pro¬
pacitor charging network to perform jector.
timing function, as shown in figure
When the capacitor charges to a
quired anode firing voltage the PUT in this case. relaxation oscillator-type timer, deliv¬
nducts and discharges it through a If the resistor R is larger than a ering pulses at a regular pre-deter-
rrent limiting resistor in series with certain critical value the PUT will mined rate. Using the smaller value,
e cathode. come out of the conducting mode when it becomes a “one shot” timer which
Provision to vary the time cycle can C is discharged. If R is less than the has to be manually reset.
made in two ways. The time con- critical value the PUT will latch up, From the elementary circuit of figure
int of the RC combination may be i.C., it will remain in the conducting 1 we have developed two practical cir¬
ried, by varying either R or C, mode while ever anode voltage is cuits. The main one, featuring all the
both, or we may alter the anode applied. facilities we have discussed is shown
ing voltage by varying the gate vol- Thus the basic circuit of figure 1 on this page. A simpler version, still
£e. The latter is much the neater can be made to have either of two suitable for projector or other func¬
ly and can be easily provided by operating modes. Using the larger tions, is shown on page 67.
aking resistor R2, part of the gate value of R it becomes a regenerative In both circuits the resistor R is
tential divider network, variable.
Essentially, the charging rate of a
pacitor is exponential, charging PARTS tiiiiitiiiitiiitmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii
pidly at first and then tapering off 1 Metal box (see text). taper.
the voltage increases. So that the 2 Miniature push buttons. 2 3.9M, 3 x I50K, 1 x 100K, I x
le control function might be reason- 1 Pilot lamp, 6V 40mA. 27K, 1 x 12K, 2 x 5.6K, 1 x
le, it is desirable to change this 1 Speaker socket with plug. 3.3K, I x IK, 1 x 150 ohms.
more nearly approximate a linear 1 Miniature relay, 12V 430 ohms CAPACITORS
v. (see text). 1 250uF 12VW electrolytic.
The simplest approach is to use TRANSISTORS 1 30uF 12VW electrolytic.
ly the early part of the charging 1 Programmable unijunction tran¬ 1 20uF 6VW tantalum electro¬
5ie, where the law is more nearly sistor, type D13T1. lytic.
ear. Thus we might arrange for the 3 BC108, TT108, 2N3565 or 1 15uF 10VW tantalum electro¬
IT to breakdown at only one-third similar. lytic.
the voltage to which the capacitor 1 TT3569, 40408, 2N3569 or POWER SUPPLY COMPONENTS
uld charge if allowed to complete similar. 1 Miniature power transformer,
cycle. We may further improve the 1 TT3638, 2N3638 or similar. 240V to 12.6V at 150mA.
tarity if the current which is charg- DIODES: 1 BZY94/C12 zener diode.
the capacitor is derived from a 1 BZY98/C9V1. 1 EM401 diode.
stant current source. This is ap- 3 BA100, or similar low power 1 150 ohm 1 watt resistor.
ximated if we use a large value of silicon diode. 1 200uF 18VW electrolytic cap¬
-ging resistor R. We could intro- 1 EM401, or similar power diode. acitor.
5 the constant current characteris- RESISTORS 1 Length of mains flex and plug
>f a transistor if the linearity was I 100K potentiometer, linear (see text).
cal, but such a step is not justified
t
of 14 seconds and, second, for the
minor timer to disable the major timer
during the 6 second period, so that it
does not commence a new 14 second
cycle until the end of the minor cycle,
i.e., after a total of 20 seconds.
The complete circuit function is as
follows. Initally, T2 is cut off with
collector at supply potential, and the
PUT timer commences. After a set
time the PUT discharges the timing
capacitor into the base of T2, switch¬
ing it into saturation, whereupon its
collector voltage drops. As a result,
T3 is cut off and its collector voltage
rises toward supply potential.
With T3 collector near supply poten¬
tial, the emitter follower (T5) conducts
and lights the 6V lamp. Also the
15uF capacitor, which should also be
a tantalum type, commences to charge
through a 150K resistor into the base
of T2. Thus T2 is held in saturation
until the capacitor has charged to a
point — after about six seconds —
where its charging current will no
An inside view of the timer is shown above together with the lid longer saturate T2.
assembly. The transformer and other power supply components are At this point T2 is turned off and,
as a result, T3 is switched on and
clearly visible, the latter being mounted on an 8-lug tag strip. Note
its collector voltage falls with T5’s
also the method of fixing the relay to the Veroboard using wire straps. emitter following it and extinguishing
the lamp. While ever the multivibrator
quite large, 3.9M in one case and 4.7 is in its timing ihode, voltage at T2’s
in the other, while the timing capaci¬ collector is very low and the PUT
tor is 20uF. Because small charging circuit is disabled.
currents are involved it is essential As the T5 emitter falls to the nega¬
that the capacitor should have very low tive supply rail potential, it creates,
current leakage. Hence it is necessary in conjunction with the associated
to use a tantalum dry-electrolyte capaci¬ 30uF capacitor, a differentiated pulse
tor; regular electrolytic capacitors are which is applied to the base of T6.
not suitable. This activates the relay in the collector
Typical of all silicon junctions, the circuit of T6. The 12K resistor in
voltage between the anode and gate of series with the base of T6 ensures
the PUT will vary with temperature. that the relay will be held closed for
To make the firing voltage less depen¬ a few seconds; long enough for the
dent upon temperature a silicon diode projector mechanism to engage and
is included in series with the gate elec¬ lock up for a complete cycle.
trode. There are several diodes in the cir¬
By exploiting the temperature cuit, including a power diode across
characteristic of the silicon diode, the relay winding to protect its switch¬
which is similar to that of the PUT, ing transistor against high voltage
we effectively compensate for tempera¬ transients. Depending upon switching
ture changes. A 3.9M resistor tc/the speed, quite high voltages can be deve¬
negative rail provides the diode with loped across an inductive load causing
the necessary forward bias. irreparable damage to the transistor.
The complete timing cycle really Two other low power diodes are
consists of two smaller timing cycles, used in conjunction with the 15 and
operating consecutively. Thus, we use 30uF electrolytic capacitors. The diode
the PUT circuit to provide the major connected to the 15uF capacitor
timing cycle of, say, 14 seconds. The This shot of the Veroboard, re¬ ensures reliable multivibrator timing
completion of this cycle is then used irrespective of the use of the advance
moved from the box, clearly
to initiate a minor cycle, say 6 sec¬ button, while the other diode allows
shows the positions of most of the relay to be operated a number
onds, at the end of which a total of
the components
20 seconds has elapsed, and the slide
change function is initiated. The pur¬ and associated TO REPEAT SW. TO ADVANCE SW.
AND REPEAT SW.
pose of the minor cycle is to turn on leads.
I5MF
the warning lamp.
The complete timing cycle may be
varied over a range from 15 seconds
or 4 slides per minute, to 1 slide per
minute. It would be possible to in¬ The wiring dia¬
crease both the minimum and maxi¬ gram for the Vero¬
mum times available by increasing the board, at right
value of the 20uF timing capacitor. In shows the positions
addition, the total range over which the
timer can be varied could be increased and wiring of all
be increasing the value of the 100K the components
potentiometer. mounted on the
Timing for the minor cycle is pro¬ board. Also shown
vided by means of a monostable multi¬ in the diagram are 20liF
vibrator. This circuit uses two tran¬ the various take off
sistors, T2 and T3, with the usual
points for the leads
base-to-collector coupling for one tran¬
sistor, but with an RC time constant to warning lamp,
network for the other. push buttons and
TO ADVANCE SW. TO LAMP
In combining these two circuits we potentiometer.
must arrange, first, for the major timer X INDICATES BREAK IN COPPER STRIP
to initiate the minor cycle at the end VIEWED FROM COMPONENT SIDE OF BOARD
66 ELECT RON ICS Australia, January, 1969

A SIMPLIFIED GENERAL-PURPOSE TIMING CIRCUIT
D/37? BZY88IC9V1 to projector BC108JT108,
-f 12V
Shown above is the circuit diagram of a simplified timer produced by

mes in succession, without having
pruning the slide timer circuit. The simplified device is intended for
wait for the 30uF capacitor to
ver. general purpose timing, but will also function as a slide timer.
jsentially, the advance button is
ily required to energise the relay
engage the changer mechanism, PARTS LIST ..ilium.mum
could be easily done by connect- DIODES

7 Metal box. (See text).
the resistor at the base of T6 to 1 BZY88/C9V1.
1 Miniature push button.
negative supply rail via a suitable 1 Miniature push-on push-off 2 BA100, or similar low power
Dn. While this method would switch. silicon diode.
nee the projector it would not 1 Speaker socket with plug. 1 EM401, or similar power diode.
te the timing cycle already in pro- 1 Miniature relay, 12V 430 ohms RESISTORS
5, so that the projector would again 1 100K potentiometer, linear
(See text).
activated when the timing cycle taper.
d. What is required is that the TRANSISTORS 1 4.7M, 1 x 3.9M, 1 x 150K, 1 x
r should be closed and both timing 1 Programmable unijunction, 56K, 1 x 27K, 1 x 10K, 1 x
lits returned to their start-of-cycle transistor, type D13T1. 6.8K, 1 x 4.7K, 1 x 3.3K.
[itions. 1 BC108, TT108, 2N3565 or CAPACITORS
lis has been arranged by reason similar. 1 250uF 12VW electrolytic.
le advance button’s position in the 1 TT3569, 40408, 2N3569 or 1 50uF 12VW electronic.
tit and the inclusion of an addi- similar. 1 20uF 6VW tantalum electrolytic.
il transistor, T4. When the button ...
osed the 12K resistor at the base
6 is connected to the PUT anode. positive rail to the 12K resistor and diode is necessary for the correct oper¬
> current is able to flow through 30uF capacitor junction. It will be ation of the unit.
base-emitter junction of T6, turn- noted that this junction point is com¬ With some later-generation projec¬
it on and energising the relay, mon to both buttons, so if they were tors, the necessary low AC voltage
same base current flows through made remote from the unit only three could be obtained from the lamp trans¬
12K resistor into the 20uF timing wires would be required, rather than former; this may vary between 12 and
citor, charging it almost instan- four, as might be expected. 24V depending upon the projector
)usly and firing the PUT. When using the repeat button it is type. If 12V RMS is available the
ice the PUT fires the capacitor is necessary to hold it closed until the supply circuitry may be used, unal¬
bletely discharged, thus returning 6-second warning lamp goes out, other¬ tered. But, for 24V RMS the 150 ohm
the start-of-cycle condition. How¬ wise T6 will receive a normal pulse 1 watt resistor should be increased to
to ensure that T2 is not turned from T5 emitter and engage the relay. about 330 ohms with a 4 watt power
y the discharge current, so irntiat- Once the lamp has gone out the timer rating. Also, the rating of the 200uF
he six-second timing period, a tran- will automatically commence another electrolytic should exceeed 34VW.
’ is connected from the base of cycle, whether the button remains held Alternatively, if low voltage ds not
d the negative rail. This transistor down or not. available from the projector and a
is switched into saturation at the Although we have only shown one mains supply at the control point is
at the relay is energised because pair of normally open relay contacts, considered inconvenient, the small
ise is connected to the collector of this being all that is required to ope¬ power transformer could be mounted
da a 100K resistor, rate automatic arid semi-automatic pro¬ in the projector housing. A four-core
the timer happens to be in the jectors, we actually used a relay which cable between sequencer and projec¬
;cond warning cycle T2 will have had a two pole change-over set. The tor, carrying low-voltage AC and the
dy been turned on, but the device miniature relay, type number changing mechanism voltage, would
still advance the projector and 240AFO. was a 12V 430 ohm unit obviate the need for a second cable.
n both timing circuits to their manufactured by Standard Telephones In some cases the low-voltage supply
ng condition. When T4 is switch- and Cables. from the projector and changing mech¬
1, its saturation voltage is less than The timer’s current requirements will anism voltage could be common, in
iase emitter voltage of T2, and depend in the main, upon the warning which case it may be possible to use
simply switched off. lamp and relay, the rest of the circuit only three-core cable, but this will
us, the projector can be instantan- requiring only a few milliamps. How¬ depend upon the particular projector.
y advanced at any part of the ever, operation of the lamp and relay The prototype sequencer was wired
g cycle without upsetting the fol- is intermittent so the average power on a section of Veroboard, with the
ig cycle or producing any anomal- requirement will be quite modest. exception of power supply components
effects. However, if the advance For the prototype, we included a which were wired on a tag strip. The
n is held on, the relay will re¬ mains power supply using a small Fer¬ miniature relay was attached to the
activated and the projector will guson transformer, type number board by two straps, made from 22-
ice slides in rapid succession until PF2851. It has a 12.6V centre tapped guage tinned copper wire, which also
•utton is released. winding which, when applied to a half served as “jumpers” for the negative
^ration of the repeat button is wave rectifier, gives about 17V. A rail.
what simpler, circuit wise, simply zener diode is then used to establish The completed board assembly was
iting the switching pulse to T6 a 12V supply for the timer. Note that housed in a small die-cast metal box
The button is actually wired from a 250uF capacitor across the zener (Continued on Page 141)
ELECTRON ICS Australia, January, 7 969 67

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Circuits and devices which we have not actually
tested in our laboratory but published for the
general interest of beginners and experimenters.
DECORATIVE LIGHTS "PLAY" WITH THE MUSIC
Mr N.T. Paker, 320 Maun-

drell Terrace, Aspley, Queens¬
land, 4034, submit a circuit
for modulating decorative
lamps from a musical accom¬
paniment. Intended for the
December issue, and the at¬
tendant Christmas atmos¬
phere, it unfortunately arrived
too late. However, there are
other uses, and it will be in
plenty of time for next Christ¬
mas. (Only 353 days to go!)
Circuit of the light modulation unit. All the components are readily
available standard items.
Almost all families who treat them-
lves to a Christmas tree decorate it
ith small 12 or 24-volt globes wired simplest arrangement I have devised is modulator unit. The control of large
series and operated from the power shown in the circuit diagram. lamps, as in a spotlight, would require
dins. This is a reasonably It consists of a very simple amplifi¬ the development of suitable thyristor
Fective arrangement, but there cation/modulation arrangement, using control circuits.
always the nuisance of one bulb fail- two power transistors and an assort¬ Construction of the unit is
g and putting the whole system out ment of parts, all of which are relative¬ not critical, requiring only that the
; action until it is located and rely easy to obtain. transistors used be provided with ade¬
aced. There is also the hazard that The amount of modulation is quate ventilation and/or heat sinks. A
is simple system may create a danger- governed largely by the setting of the suitable chassis is a metal box measur¬
is situation if it is damaged or mis- 60-ohm 5W potentiometer, but the ing approximately 6in x 5in x 4in.
tndled in any way, or if any attempt level from the amplifier through which The majority of the components may
made to use it out of doors. the recordings are played is also a fac¬ be mounted inside the box but a cut¬
tor, since the modulation unit is driven out is necessary for the power trans¬
For these reasons I saw fit to pur- from the speaker voice coil. (A 7W former. The AD 149 mounts directly
ase a twin filament transformer amplifier provides enough drive for the on the outside of the case, and this
unit.) makes an adequate heat sink. The
The unmarked resistor in series with ADY26 must be fitted with a “U”
the input lead is required to prevent metal heat sink, and this may be fab¬
undue, and possibly dangerous, loading ricated from a strip of blackened
TO on the amplifier output when the 60- aluminium 3 in x liin.
5DULATC ohm pot is turned right down. It should Additional holes are needed in the
UNITS
be at least somewhat higher than the box to accommodate two toggle
nominal impedance of the voice coil. switches and a potentiometer, and also
A flumbef of variations on the above to ventilate the power transformer.
circuit are possible. A simple mixing Any standard socket may be used for
circuit may be used to bring two the light circuit connections. A four-
A frequency dividing network stereo channels into the unit, or two pin speaker plug and socket serves the
separate units may be used, with two purpose well. n
to permit lights of different
separate light circuits, to give added
colours to be controlled by the effect.
low, middle, or high fre¬ A spectacular effect may be obtain¬
quencies. ed by splitting the sound into three
separate frequency ranges (low,
middle, and high) and feeding them
ich, with the two windings in series, through separate modulators to separ¬
>plies 12.6 volts. The existing socket ate colour runs. A suitable frequency printed
ids were trimmed to about three dividing network is illustrated. While
hes long and connected in parallel this may be a little adventurous for a circuits
•oss light duty “figure eight” flex con- Christmas decoration, it has many
•-ted to the transformer. other uses. For example, imagine the for all
4any homes also have record- effect of using guitar amplifiers to electronic industries
□ PH0TR0NIC
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:he atmosphere, and added effect is ours, according to the frequency of
lined if the Christmas tree lights the sound.
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ACOUSTIC FEEDBACK - OR WHY P.A. SYSTEMS HOWL!
To the novice audio enthusiast, one of the most puzzling and of various sections of the system; the
frustrating situations is to find himself with an amplifier microphone, the amplifier, or the loud¬
speaker. The theory here seems to be
system which is apparently reluctant to amplify — it just that if the sensitivity of one, typically
howls! Why do amplifiers behave this way? the microphone, is reduced and the
loss made up in the other sections, the
system as a whole will be less prone
to the problem.
The situation is a familiar one. The loudspeaker is able to energise the This is a fallacy. It is the overall
novice audio enthusiast builds an microphone which is feeding it — a gain of the system, including the
amplifier which performs perfectly, situation which is defined by the term acoustic link between the speaker and
when fed with signal from a radio “acoustic feedback.” microphone, which determines the
tuner or gramophone pickup. The If the gain of the amplifier is high point at which it “spills over.”
sound is quite clean and the amplifier enough and/or the microphone is so Which is not the same as saying
can be turned up to produce adequate placed in relation to the loudspeaker that one system cannot be better than
sound level for the purpose required. system that it can “hear” a substantial another in regard to this problem. In
Thus encouraged, the enthusiast proportion of the sound coming from fact, there can be a very considerable
couples up a microphone, turns up the it, the effect of the feedback may be difference and people engaged profes¬
gain and prepares to say a few words to produce a sustained howl or whistle. sionally in sound reinforcement are
by way of test. But, before he can Irrespective of the sonic impulse which able to take a number of precautions
as much as utter a syllable, the loud¬ triggered it, the howl usually occurs to minimise the trouble.
speaker emits a whistle or a howl at or near a particular frequency where One is to use a microphone which
which stops only when the microphone the overall gain of the system is is as free as possible from peaks in
gain control is turned well down highest, as often as not due to a the frequency response — the kind of
toward zero. response peak in the microphone or peaks around which acoustic feedback
A parallel situation occurs fairly loudspeaker system or both. will most readily develop into trouble¬
frequently with tape recorders. The Therefore the problem, as set out some proportions. With a flat overall
owner wants to record an item using in the beginning of this article, is not response, the reinforcement available
a microphone, but with the loudspeaker primarily one of circuit design, or of over the spectrum generally will tend
operating so that he can hear the operating voltages or anything else of to be greater before feedback occurs
general balance of the sound as it a like nature. It is the result of acoustic at any one frequency.
goes on to the tape. But, once again, feedback between a loudspeaker and Specialists may also select a micro¬
with any attempt to turn the micro¬ the microphone feeding it. It may phone with directional qualities so that
phone gain or the loudspeaker level cause a sustained howl, as described, it will pick up sound from the direc¬
control up far enough to hear things or it may be sufficient only to cause tion of the performer but be less sensi¬
properly, the silence is punctuated by an annoying “ringing” effect during tive to sound arriving from the
a disturbing howl! amplified speech. direction of the loudspeakers.
Faced with such a situation, many Using an ordinary inexpensive Similarly, professional sound
enthusiasts have assumed that there is microphone, and an ordinary loud¬ engineers will normally prefer loud¬
something amiss in the amplifier. They speaker in an ordinary room, one speaker systems which are free from
have measured voltages, pulled wiring should expect acoustic feedback suffi¬ obvious response peaks and which have
around, perhaps replaced components cient to cause a sustained howl. In directional qualities, the sound being
that they didn’t like the look of! Then, fact, it would be rather surprising if radiated towards the audience and
having achieved nothing by such it did not occur! away from the microphone position.
measures, they have possibly con¬
If the reader should want to test a In the room of a house, directional
cluded that the design is a poor one
public address amplifier in a house, or properties of microphone and loud¬
and that they should seek something
listen to what is being recorded speaker don’t help very much because
better — something that doesn’t howl through a microphone, it is virtually
when they go to use it! amplified sound, bounced at random
essential to operate the loudspeaker from the walls, floor and ceiling, ener¬
In fact, the chances are that there
and microphone in different rooms and gises the microphone anyway.
was—or is—nothing wrong with the
to shut the intervening door(s). Even However, this brief article is not in¬
amplifier or with the tape recorder,
then, unless the walls, floor and ceiling tended to be one about the installation
as the case may be. The enthusiast
are acoustically dead, it will still not and operation of sound reinforcement
is up against a basic problem which
be possible to turn the gain up too far systems. This would demand far more
is very well known indeed to all those
before feedback again becomes evident. space than is available here. Its purpose
involved in sound reinforcement.
It is likely to occur in any situation Even in a larger space, such as in has been purely to pose and answer
where sound waves can reach a micro¬ a public hall, acoustic feedback is an the question as to why amplifiers be¬
phone from the loudspeaker system ever-present hazard and most people have in a particular way.
which it is feeding (through an ampli¬ are familiar with amplifier systems So, next time you try to operate a
fier, of course). which start ringing or howling at the microphone and a loudspeaker in the
In an amplifier system, any slight most inopportune moments, when same room, connected to the same
sonic disturbance which reaches the someone helpfully moves the micro¬ amplifier, you will know why the
microphone is picked up, amplified and phone this way or that by a few feet! system howls. There’s nothing wrong
radiated by the loudspeakers. If this Beginners, having come to appreciate with the circuit or the operating vol¬
amplified version of the original dis¬ the broad cause of the problem, often tages. It’s just that it’s shouting in its
turbance reaches the microphone, a imagine — or are led to believe — own electronic ear. Isolate one from the
situation arises where an amplifier and that it is aggravated by the “sensitivity” other and the trouble should disappear!

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BASED ON THE PLAYMASTER 118 AMPLIFIER
$128.00
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MODEL C 300V Dimensions 161” x 5£” x 11
This amplifier is based on the Playmaster 118 circuit as featured in “Electronics Australia” to which
has been added the following features.
6 Inbuilt high gain A.M. tuner with a coverage of 530 to 1,600 K.C.
• Loudness control giving bass boost at low volume.
• High and low filters (scratch and rumble filters).
• Provision for tape, record and play-back, with din connector.
• Provision for headphones with headphones-speaker switch.
• Input for microphone with jack on front panel.
• Calibrated dial available for all States.
• EM84 tuning indicator giving accurate tuning with ease.
POWER OUTPUT: 9 watts per channel R.M.S. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 to 20,000 cycles
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MODEL C200V. BASED ON THE

PLAYMASTER 118 WITH TUNER
Specifications as C300V but less high and low filters,
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Dimensions 16Hn x 5iin x llin.
CABINET IN OILED WALNUT OR TEAK WITH
$118.00 FREIGHT EXTRA METAL TRIM.
NEW AMPLIFIER AND TUNER BASED ON THE

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PLAYMASTER 107 SPECIFICATIONS
Inbuilt high-gain tuner with a frequency
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$85.00 Two-channel tone control stage with
separate bass and treble controls.
FREIGHT EXTRA Switching facilities for pick-up and
107 AMPLIFIER stereo or mono tape recorder for re¬
• Output 5 watts per cord or play-back.
channel (10 watts). 4M-I Macro*
Ferguson output trans¬ Loudness control giving bass booet at
formers with a re- low volume.
•ponse of 30 to 20.000
cycle*.
•
6AN7.
Valves
6N8,
used:
2—
i o o of © © "o.»| Chassis plated and mounted in attrac¬
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12AT7, 2—6BQ5, and Dimensions: 13Viin x 5V4in x llin.
6CA4 rectifier. Fully guaranteed.
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stinctively incorporated the result of
the massive research into the music
of the period that has taken place dur¬
ing the last 20 years or so. I don’t
reviews think I am exaggerating when I ac¬

claim this as what will probably be the
definitive reading of the Mass for many
years to come.
By JULIAN RUSSELL
★ ★ ★
MAHLER — Kindertotenlieder. Lieder
eines fahrenden Gesellen. Ich bin
der Welt abhanden gekommen.
Janet Baker (contralto) and the
Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir
Bern’s Lulu — “magnificent moments” John Barbirolli. HMV Stereo
OASD2338.
Despite a few shortcomings, perhaps
BERG — Lulu. Evelyn Lear (Lulu); The DGG recording was made at a the most serious of which is the sing¬
Patricia Johnson (Countess Ges- live performance but suffers only er’s over-loud contribution and the con¬
chwitz); Barbara Scheller (Gym¬ slightly from such things as extraneous ductor’s crushingly affectionate hand¬
nast); Loren Driscoll (A Painter); noises from the public, mechanical ling of the score, I found much to en¬
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Dr noises on the stage, and minor inac¬ joy in this coupling of two great Mah¬
Schon); Donald Grobe (Aiwa) curacies, mostly in the vocal parts. The ler cycles. Even at its loudest Miss
and others. Orchestra of the Ger¬ characters are all delineated with a Baker’s remains a beautiful voice to
man Opera, Berlin, conducted by clarity and contrast missing in the listen to and her dedication to the
Karl Bohm. DGG Stereo 139 earlier set mentioned above and Bohm music ensures many a thrilling seq¬
273/4/5. conducts the score with a splendidly uence in the cycles and some quite
firm hand. If the voices are sometimes marvellous singing in the generous ad¬
After having lain more or less ne¬ dition, “Ich bin den Welt abhanden
a little too forward to hear all the
glected since the composer’s death in gekommen.” And I cannot truthfully
details of Berg’s wonderful scoring,
1935, Alban Berg’s unfinished opera say that l found Barbirolli’s embrace
you have increased definition in the
“Lulu” has, during the last five years of the music too destructive for my
vocal parts, especially those magnifi¬
or so, been staged at some of the taste. It may be a different reading
cently sung by Fischer-Dieskau and
world’s greatest opera houses. I am no from that you hear in rival versions by
Evelyn Lear. The other, minor, char¬
stranger lo the work. Some 12 years or Fischer-Dieskau with both Furtwang-
acters are all admirably sung and voc¬
so ago the former editor of this maga¬ ler and Kempe conducting the accom¬
ally dramatised. While no one inter¬
zine, the late John Moyle, bought the panying orchestras, but, to me, it is
ested in avant garde music can afford
old Columbia recording of it for me nevertheless a quite valid one.
to miss this fine set — avant garde
in the U.S.A. (It was not obtainable
despite its 30-odd years of age — I Miss Baker and Barbirolli both ;n-
in Australia.) This was the set in which
myself feel that I shall never be able joy, quite justifiably, tremendous p po¬
Ilona Steingruber played the title role,
to approach it with either the love or larity and the slight faults menti ied
Otto Weiner was the Dr Schon, and
respect I have for “Wozzeck.” above will, I am sure, not deter i/ieir
Maria Cerny the Countess Geschwitz.
If the set has one real shortcoming admirers from buying this often lovely
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra was
it is that the libretto provided is in un¬ disc. After all, Mahler was essentially
conducted by Herbert Hafner. I have
a romantic composer, and here is a
played it many times over the years translated German.
romantic reading — with all stops out.
and though my respect for it increased,
★ ★ ★
my affection did not. And though the ★ ★ ★
new DGG is infinitely better in every J. S. BACH—Mass in B Minor.
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS — A London
way, especially in the matter of eng¬ Agnes Giebel (soprano); Janet
Symphony. The Halle Orchestra
ineering, and despite the hard work I Baker (contralto); Nicolai Gedda
conducted by Sir John Barbirolli,
have put in listening to it, I cannot (tenor); Hermann Prey (baritone);
HMV Stereo OASD2360.
honestly say that my liking for it has Franz Crass (bass). BBC Chorus
grown. True there are some magnifi¬ and the New Philarmonia Orch¬ I cannot remember when I have not
cent moments and Berg’s superb sense estra conducted by Otto Klem¬ known — and loved — the London
of the theatre never deserts him. But I perer. HMV Stereo SAN195/6/7. Symphony of, Vaughan Williams,
don’t think a more unsavoury collect¬ though it is many years since I last
Klemperer first conducted the B Min¬
ion of characters have ever been as¬ heard it. So my pleasure was increased
or Mass 35 years ago but did not feel
sembled on the operatic stage. They by listening to it again under the in¬
competent to repeat it till last year.
are plain nasty, quite without the tragic spired baton of Barbirolli. He and the
“For me it is the greatest and most
majesty of those in say, Strauss’ “Elek- composer were great friends and the
unique music ever written” he states
tra.” And though “Lulu” will probably latter had a very great admiration for
in a foreword that accompanies the
last for a while yet in the repertoire the Halle Orchestra, who play it again
set. This is not the first time, by any
of the big opera houses, I cannot im¬ means, that it has been so described, here with all the freshness of a new
agine it being repeated with the fre¬ sometimes by people who have never work. Vaughan Williams always dis¬
quency of Berg’s other (and to my even heard it performed. For those claimed the fact the “London” was
mind infinitely finer) opera “Wozzeck,” who have, it is an overwhelming ex¬ program music, just as he denied that
which now seems firmly established. perience, whether in a Church where his great Fifth Symphony was influ¬
This sordid story was adapted by the an organ usually replaces the orchestra enced by the war that had preceded
composer from two plays by the Ger¬ or in concert form with instruments its composition. And in both cases he
man playwright Wedekind, “Earth added. must be believed, though the tendency
Spirit” and “Pandora’s Box.” The to look for programmatic passages will
Importantly, to approximate more
nymphomaniacal Lulu brings about always be strong.
closely the sound heard in Bach’s day,
the deaths of three husbands, and has but without any fussy antiquarian sub¬ He uses two well-known London
a lesbian interlude before becoming a stitution, Klemperer uses only 50 sing¬ themes — the Westminster chimes and
prostitute in London, where she is ev¬ ers in the chorus to lighten the won¬ the lavender street cry. But these are
entually murdered by, of all people, derful polyphonic writing, and a small¬ only incidental in a work that does not
Jack the Ripper. Since the composer ish orchestra. He doesn’t use a harp¬ describe the physical features of the
did not live to complete the opera (ex¬ sichord for the continuo but instead city but rather its atmosphere and the
cept for sketches which his widow seats a cello and bassoon as close as nature of its inhabitants. And in this
asked should not be worked on by the producer could put them to the its creator succeeded brilliantly. If you
another’s hand) the audience is spared Mander positive organ with its lovely are a stranger to the work you will
the last degrading scene, though most sweet tone. The vocal soloists are all first be struck by the composer’s modal
of the music for it is now presented first rate, the chorus superb. And styl¬ style. Next you will become aware of
during the performance as a fragment. istically Klemperer seems to have in- the firm structure of a work wrought
76 ELECTRONICS Australia , January, 7969
by one of the last of the great dial¬ been done without any sacrifice of the however, is no fault, since everything is
ectical symphonists. The two combine glittering points of light that line the sent along with Bernstein’s usual in¬
to offer a work which I have never edges of Bax’s orchestration. vigorating drive while, at the same
tired of during most of my adult life Moreover, the fine Philharmonia time, providing points of repose for
and which I have never heard played strings pay too much attention to the some quite beautiful and sensitive
with more affection and understanding linear aspect of what they are playing quiet playing. Moreover the sound, re¬
than in Barbirolli’s beautiful perform¬ rather than to a blended whole. Despite corded in the CBS “360” system, ex¬
ance. The engineering is great, too. these minor shortcomings — -and I poses with limpid clarity the wonder¬
★ ★ ★ stress the fact they are indeed minor ful ingenuity of Haydn’s scoring.
SCHUMANN—Piano Concerto in A — the new performance is more than Alexander Young is no cooing ora¬
Minor, Op. 54. Artur Rubinstein welcome and I hope that its produc¬ torio tenor. His voice is robust enough
and the Chicago Symphony Orch¬ tion may presage the recording of more to do justice to many a Wagnerian
estra conducted by Carlo Maria of Bax’s lovely compositions. They will, role, yet sufficiently agile for Haydn’s
Giullini. I am afraid, have little appeal to the most florid passages -and melismaita.
Novelletten Nos. 1 and 2 from Op. younger generation, but I think the John Reardon, too, his voice always
21. Artur Rubinstein. makers could rely on a grateful wel¬ smoothly controlled yet of impressive
Nowadays it is not often that one come from the older one. ringing quality, is well enough equipped,
firids a new recording by Artur Rubin¬ ★ ★ ★ both vocally and technically, to match
stein disappointing, but I must state at IVES—Symphony No. I. Young’s considerable contribution.
the outset that the concerto has this Three Places in New England.
Judith Raskin is by now probably well
great pianist at far from his best. His The Philadelphia Orchestra con¬ enough known to most listeners to pre¬
playing throughout lacks the vitality ducted by Eugene Ormandy. CBS pare them for her beautiful perform¬
one has come to expect in everything Stereo SBR235267. ance, accurate without strain and al¬
he records. Here he sounds no better ways alluring in quality.
The main interest in this disc will be
than pedestrian, even listless, in one of found in the New England pieces Unfortunately, no copy of the text
the world’s great works for piano and rather than the symphony. The latter in either German or English accom¬
orchestra. Moreover the sound is was a student work, of undoubted tal¬ panies this otherwise enjoyable set, and
woolly and ill-defined. ent but essentially conventional. Its this might deprive many unfamiliar
However the disc is not without its dominating influence is that of Dvorak, with the masterpiece from much
cotnpensations for in the Novelletten perhaps because of that composer’s pleasure in following Haydn’s telling
yoti have Rubinstein at his finest. In visit to America and the resultant excursions into musical realism. And
thdse he captures the carefully meas¬ “New World” Symphony and other I don’t think that even a profound
ured impetuosity that characterises the works inspired by the American scene, knowledge of the first book of Genesis
best Schumann playing and his tech¬ all of which must have been known will provide any help either.
nique, even at his advanced age, re¬ to Ives. Anyway there is little to be ★ ★ ★
mains as clean and effortless as it was heard in the symphony that hints at
30 years ago. Some buyers might think BARTOK—Sonata for Two Pianos and
the anarchic works of Ives that were Percussion. John Ogdon and
it an extravagance to pay for a whole to follow. Brenda Lucas (pianos) with Tristan
disc just to enjoy the fills. And I would
In case you have not heard any of Fry and James Holland (percuss¬
be inclined to agree with them. But the later works, Ives, isolated from the
that didn’t inhibit me from enjoying the ion).
main stream of European music, de¬ Piano Concerto No. 3. John Og¬
Nbvelletten as a very exciting experi¬ vised on his own a method of com¬
ence indeed. don and the New Philharmonia
position that was not heard in Europe conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent.
★ ★ ★ till the Second Viennese School got HMV Stereo OASD2347.
BAX—Symphony No. 6. The New busy in the first decade of this century.
Philharmonia Orchestra conducted There are long stretches of atonalism, The Sonata for Two Pianos -and Per¬
by Norman del Mar. World Rec¬ polytonality is frequent — Ives’ father cussion is one of the composer’s more
ord Club S/4420. used to make him play a piece in one difficult but ultimately rewarding
key while he played it in another — works. It is played here by a husband
This is another youthful memory
and even some hints of serialism. Thus and wife team, which is not without
that I have renewed with unexpected significance since Bartok wrote it for
pleasure, since there is always a dan¬ in the first of the New England pieces,
“The St. Gaudens’ in Boston Common” his wife — as he did the Third Piano
ger that something admired so long Concerto, too, for that matter. Let me
ago might not live up to present you have well-known American Civil
War tunes thickly overlaid with vehem¬ say at the outset that, despite her hus¬
tastes. Unlike houses you revisit after band’s formidable—and well-earned—
an absence of many, many years it did ent polytonal exercises.
reputation, Brenda Lucas is by no
not seem to diminish in stature. Al¬ In “Putnam’s Camp” Ives combines means overshadowed in this perform¬
though it cannot, in my opinion, rank several marches played simultaneously ance. It is a collaboration of equals,
with the Third Symphony, that fine in different keys to make a grand row, pursued with impressive unanimity of
rhetorical work, it nevertheless has pro¬ if one without any great distinction. I purpose and parity of techniques. Both
vided me during the last few weeks liked best “Hausatonic at Stock-
with much enjoyable listening. It was these features are of the utmost im¬
bridge,” a much more delicate and portance, since Bartok, with a keen
corhposed in 1934 and like much more sensitive piece than the others, in which
— feven most — of Bax’s other music knowledge of the instruments’ capa¬
a beautifully wrought, quiet accomp¬ bilities, explored new sonorities which
is landscape inspired, this time by the animent sets off a rather ordinary Am¬
rugged north-west coast of Scotland. exploit pretty well everything of which
erican-sounding tune. You may well the instruments are capable.
And, as usual, it is picturesquely evoca¬ think the disc worth having just for
tive. these three pieces though none has the Every note is in place, the touch of
Under del Mar the New Philhar¬ same interest as the daring later sym¬ both players has just the right per¬
monia plays it with all their custom¬ phonies. cussive quality without the brittleness
ary skill and understanding. But the it might bring to a composer feuch as
★ ★ ★ Prokofieff. And, importantly, the two
recording engineer was not quite so
sensitive to the composer’s idiom. Bax HAYDN—The Creation, Judith Ras¬ percussionists, for whom no praise
was essentially a romantic composer kin (soprano); Alexander Young would be too high, are balanced to
whb, despite the richness — and solid¬ (tenor); John Reardon (baritone); perfection against the pianos. And,
ity—of his orchestration, was closely the Camerata Singers and the New again importantly, the engineering has
linked with the French Impressionist York Philharmonic Orchestra con¬ overcome the problems of recording
school. Consequently more diffused, ducted by Leonard Bernstein. CBS such a combination, without a single
or perhaps less sharply defined, detail Stereo 2SBR220G28 (two discs). hint of distortion.
would have made it sound nearer to Not surprisingly, Bernstein goes all The Third Piano Concerto is much
what the composer had in mind. His out for the drama of this lovely ora¬ easier to appreciate at first and, per¬
scoffng does not respond sympathetic¬ torio of Haydn with its innocent de¬ haps for some people, even subsequent
ally to spotlighting of woodwind pas¬ piction of nature reminiscent of the hearings. Indeed, it has during the past
sages which, instead of merging into “naif” school of painting. In fact his few years become a standard concerto
the score, have in this recording a approach might well be described as heard regularly in concert programs in
tendency to stand out. This could have operatic rather than oratorian. This, Australia and all over the world.
Though it has been recorded several
times, my favourites have always been
the two Katchen performances, the
first with Ansermet and the Swiss Rom-
ande, the engineering of which nowa¬
days sounds pretty primitive (1954),
and his much more recent disc (1966)
with Kertesz and the London Sym¬
phony.
Katchen’s approach to the first
movement is much more romantic than
Ogdon’s, though the latter’s use of deli¬
cate pianissimos suggests an almost
crypto-romantic attitude. In the second
movement, with its beautiful, soft
chorale-like opening theme, and later
some of Bartok’s typical “night music”,
my preference is all for Katchen.
Katchen’s Finale is brought off with a
little more swagger than Ogdon’s,
whose reading suggests to me the way
Yes, we have Sydney’s most comprehen¬ Bartok might have played it himself.
sive range of top quality, world - famous I base this opinion on the fact that I
still have the record “Bartok Plays
stereo equipment. Bartok” put out many, many years ago
by the W. and G. Company and now
something of a curio.
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For stereo enthusiasts who are unable to take BEETHOVEN—Piano Sonata No. 29
advantage of our showroom facilities, we extend in B Flat, Op. 106 (Hammerklav-
the offer of this highly popular stereo system at ier). Vladimir Ashkenazy. Decca
a special low price: Amplifier — Monarch 30-watt Stereo SXL6335.
Solid State; Turntable — Dual 1015 with Shure As a rule, I write with the greatest
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M44G and Base; Speakers — two Wharfdale kenazy. But I found this new one a
Dentons with 8" and 3" diameters. This system, trifle disappointing. There is nothing
complete with all leads and ready for use, this wanting in his technique, although it is
month only, is just . $299 extended to its full limits, as is every¬
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NO PERSONAL SHOPPERS AT THIS PRICE gigantic work. His tempos are impec¬
cable. What, to my mind, is missing is
the overall grandeur of the music,
grandeur that is unmistakably present
in the recordings of it by at least three
other pianists, Schnabel, Kempff, and
STEREO MUSIC Solomon. Indeed the last named offers
my favourite performance of it. All
SYSTEMS this adds up to a smaller than life-size
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193 CLARENCE ST. (Between King & Market). — 29 6681 judiced by Ashenazy’s beautiful Chopin
playing. 53
78 ELECTRON ICS Australia, January, 1969
tastic and he became a national figure.
What a lively mind the man had with
DOCUMENTARY RECORDS just the right touch of iconoclastic
wit! His pet phrase, “It all depends
what you mean,” soon became a catch-
phrase: His insistence on clarity of
Reviewed by Glen Menzies meaning must have helped to counter
a lot of woolly thinking. The down-to-
earth character of Cdr. Campbell with
his supply of anecdotes proved a good
LONDON’S LAST TRAMS. Narrated to be serious in intention, light in foil to the agile wit of Joad and the
character. sometimes awesome profundity of Pro¬
by John Holmes with actuality
fessor Julian Huxley. In those war-
recordings. Argo Mono DA78. The first program was heard on tom years of the early 1940s these
This is of necessity a documentary of January I, 1941, in the Forces Pro¬ broadcasts from a studio “Somewhere
limited appeal but Australia is not gram under the title “Any Questions?” in England” must have seemed like a
without its own tramway enthusiasts With occasional rests it was heard haven of sanity in a mad world.
and I know of at least two societies throughout the 1940s and became
something of an institution. Scheduled There is something very refreshing
in Sydney concerned with the preserva¬ about the sound of a group of erudite,
tion of old trams and doubtless there for six weeks it ran for 18 months
and after being rested for two months articulate people taking part in a civi¬
are others elsewhere. lised discourse drawing on the know¬
it came back with an extended time
For the people of Sydney, trams are of 45 minutes with a peak listening ledge of a lifetime. There is a vast
becoming a distant memory revived audience in excess of 12 million. The difference between this and the gush¬
only when they journey as far afield audience overseas must have been a ing forth of a stream of mere informa¬
as Melbourne or Brisbane. Old ladies huge one too, for wherever B.B.C. tion.
riding in Sydney’s hot. crowded buses transcriptions or short wave broad¬ The producer of this record, Douglas
are often heard to say, “They should casts were heard, so also was the Cleverdon, must have been faced with
never have got rid of the trams.” Brains Trust. an immense task in deciding what to
Because of its sheer size the London Hearing the voices again after such use from all the material available.
tramway system took some beating. In a long lapse of time, one is immedi- What he did choose makes very good
its heyday it had a maximum of 345 atley struck by the leisurely pace. If listening and will bear quite a deal of
route miles served by 2,600 trams. The there was a stop watch in the studio, repetition.
authorities began scrapping them I’m sure that the panel steadfastly I particularly enjoyed Sir Malcolm
before the war and towards the end of ignored it. Perhaps this air of leisure¬ Sargent’s remarks, and the following
1950 they began an eight-stage pro¬ liness is even more marked by the fact discussion with Joad, on the art of the
gram to get rid of the rest. That is that the members of the panel did not conductor. Also Joad and Campbell on
what this documentary is all about. shout each other down nor did they knowledge and intelligence, and the
cutting wit of Philip Guedella on the
It is based on the recordings made try to create a spurious air of contro¬
cult of modem biography and Joad
by a group of enthusiasts from Septem¬ versy where it did not exist.
with Huxley looking at Eastern and
ber, 1950, until the very last tram load’s popularity as a result of his
ride on July 5, 1952. The change¬ Brains Trust broadcasts was quite fan¬ (Continued on pagje 125)
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WHISPERING HOPE. Jo Stafford,
Gordon Macrae with orchestra
conducted by Paul Weston. Stereo,
VARIETY FARE Capitol ST-1696. Also in Mono.

Interest: Gospel favourites.
Performance: Pleasant, relaxed.
Quality: Good.
Reviews by: Neville Williams Harry Tyrer Stereo: Normal.
The hymns and Gospel songs on this
T. Forbes Cameron album have been sung and played so
many times over the past few years
that, presented by anyone less capable
than Jo Stafford and Gordon Macrae,
they must surely have sounded thread¬
129-144) — Te Deum in G-Major bare and even dreary.
lemrtumal (Vaughan Williams) — Jubilate —

Creed and Responses — O Most Mer¬
ciful.
In fact, with a flowing, gently
rhythmic accompaniment by the Paul
Weston orchestra, the two set -a quietly
SONGS OF SALVATION. The Scot- Side 2 (Evensong): Preces — Be devotional atmosphere with “Whisper¬
tish Festival of Male Voice Praise, Thou My Guardian — Psalms 149 and ing Hope” and this is maintained right
conducted by Janies McRoberts. 150 — Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis through the album. To Gospel-oriented
Stereo, Word (Sacred Productions in E-Minor — Creed and Responses teenagers it will probably be written off
Australia) WST-9030-LP. — Gloria In Excelsis Deo. as altogether too “square” but I imag¬
The word “Performamce” which ine that their parents and grandparents
Interest: Excellent male choir.
appears at the head of the review is will be perfectly happy to let it play
Performance: First rate. right through, track after track.
Stereo: Normal. hardly an appropriate one for a record¬
Qualitv: Excellent. ing such as this but, accepting the reser¬ Whispering Hope—Abide With Me
vation, it fully warrants the descrip¬ — In The Garden — Beyond The
Founded in Glasgow in 1934 by Sunset — Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
James McRoberts, the Male Voice tion “excellent.” This one would expect
from a cathedral with such a history — It Is No Secret — I Found A Friend
Praise Choir Movement has become of worship, extending back to 1140 — The Old Rugged Cross — Rock
worldwide in its outreach and and earlier. The jacket notes give in¬ Of Ages — Star Of Hope — Now The
influence. In the British Isles alone, Day Is Over — A Perfect Day.
there are about 100 associated choirs, formation> on the cathedral, its liturgi¬
cal forms and on the' music itself. Conservative — but very pleasant
drawn from non-professional singers
and dedicated primarily to singing the (W.N.W.) to round off the evening. (W.N.W.)
praises of God. The group presented
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on this album is drawn from the Glas¬
gow and West Scotland area Choirs.
Singing for the most part unaccom¬
panied, the harmony and phrasing is
virtually above criticism. At 27 min¬
Instrumental, Vocal & Humour
utes total, the playing time is not OVERTURE. The London Philhar¬ (Glinka) — Pavane for a Dead Prin¬
generous but there are nevertheless monic Orchestra conducted by cess (Ravel — Polovtsian Dances
twelve tracks, each the subject of an Stanley Black. Decca Phase 4 (Borodin).
informative jacket note: O Brothers (E.M.I.) Stereo PFS 4144.
Lift Your Voices — Tell The World As music, Ravel’s “Bolero” can be
About It — Love, Wonderful Love — Interest: Famous overtures. excessively boring, but as a superb
O Lamb Of God, I Come — Christ Performance: Bravo! example of skilful orchestration it has
For Me — Come Over Into Canaan Quality: Excellent. always exercised a fascination which
— Glory, Hallelujah — Hushed Was Stereo: Well spread. shows no sigrrs of diminishing with the
The Evening Hymn — How Lovely Stanley Black returns to the light passage of years since Ravel presented
Is Thy Dwelling Place, O Lord of classics field again with this collection it to the world witlh the description
Hosts To Me — When I Survey The of popular overtures: The Bartered “orchestral tissue without music.” It
Wondrous Cross — I Would Have The Bride — Orpheus 'in the Underworld follows that the onus is completely on
Saviour With Me — Brightly Beams — Light Cavalry — William Tell. the orchestra to make the work accept¬
Our Banner. These are 'all light-hearted pieces able. This performance is good, but
Well worth a hearing for those inter¬ (barring a few darker passages in I must say I have heard better per¬
‘"William Tell”) and are treated ac¬ formances which hold the attention
ested in male choirs. (W.N.W.)
cordingly. The result is a sparkling
★ ★ ★ performance, lively and gay, but never
overdone. Recorded in Decca’s lifelike
MUSIC FOR MATINS AND EVEN-
SONG. Choir of Wells Cathedral
Phase 4 sound, the performance is a
pleasure to listen to. However, I must
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or interested in—-the Anglican cathe¬ Interest: See title. We do not sell spare parts
dral form of worship. However. I Performance: Brilliant in parts.
gather that previous releases along Quality: Very good.
these lines have been well received. Stereo; Normal. PETER G. BROUGHTON
Both sides of the recording are con¬ Besides the “Bolero” of Ravel, the 211 George Streep Sydney.
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Preces — Venite — Psalm 118 (vv on Bald Mountain” — Kamarinskaya
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mbre. The same might be said of the worthy of inclusion in any selection new version has the brilliance of the
Ravel “Pavane for a Dead Princess.” of light classics. The Chopin and best modern recordings, and wide
The Moussorgsky “Night on Bald Mendelssohn “Nocturnes” are pleasant dynamic range. (H.A.T.)
Mountain” and Glinka’s “Kamarins- listening at any time. However, ★ ★ ★
kayia” are very well performed, but it I personally find the Massenet “Medita¬
is in the “Polovtsian Dances” of Boro- tion” a tiresomely trite piece, and I WERNER MULLER PLAYS LEROY
diri that the orchestra really excels. cannot take to the Borodin “Noc- ANDERSON. World Record Club
This is the best (by which I mean urne” as an orchestral piece (it was Stereo S/4431.
the most stirring) performance of this originally written for string quartet). Interest: For Ballroom Dancing.
work I have heard since the old The disc ends on a weak note with Performance: Strict tempo.
Stowkowski version of about 20 years “Judex” by Gounod, an intermezzo Quality: Excellent.
ago. from the now forgotten cantanta Stereo: Good spread.
The throbbing primitive passions of “Mors et Vita.” If this piece is a If, like me, your are an admirer of
the music are fully realised, showing fair example of the work, I am not Leroy Anderson’s music, and find
nohe of the rather tame inclinations surprised it has been forgotten. Why pleasure in just listening to it, you
I have complained about in some anybody should want to resurrect this may be disappointed with these ren¬
recent performances. I find it hard banal tune is beyond my comprehen¬ derings by Werner Muller. They are
to imagine a better version coming sion. presented here as music for ballroom
along for some time, so this perfor¬ The orchestra generally plays in dancing, and therefore played in the
mance goes to the top of the list very pleasing style, and the various strict tempo style. Any music played
as far as I am concerned. (H.A.T.) pieces provide solo opportunities for this way tends to lose some of its
★ ★ ★ displays of virtuosity by the first desk interest for the listener, but particular¬
performers. However, the handling of ly so the sparkling trifles of this
BOLERO. Andre Kostelanetz and
these pieces by Charles Groves is not composer. To my mind, it does not
orchestra. Mono, Harmony (CBS)
beyond criticism — I should have lend litself at all easily to this kind
HA-051. liked a lighter touch and finer shad¬ of musical straitjacketting. On the
Interest: Classical Excerpts, etc. ing for the Gluck and Faure items, other hand, if you wtant a good collec¬
Performance: Varies. for example — but on the whole this tion of tunes for ballroom dancing,
Quality: Normal mono. is a very enjoyable performance which there is a good variety of styles in¬
Ravel’s “Bolero” from which the should give a lot of pleasure to those cluded here, played by one of today’s
album takes its name, is the first track who favour lighter fare of this type. best-known ballroom orchestras.
and is played by the Robin Hood Dell (H.A.T.) The selection comprises: Fiddle
Orchestra of Philadelphia. It would be ★ ★ ★ Faddle (Quick Foxtrot) — Blue Tango
hard to rate it as 'anything miore than (Tango) — Forgotten Dreams (Inter-
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE.
routine.
The remainder of the album comes Soloists and chorus of the ITOyly
from Andre Kostelanetz’ own
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THE GRAND ONE. Cecil Cranfield
life. For the budget-minded there is also the TD150A and playing the Grand Concert Organ,
TD150 turntables. The Thocens TP14 arm as shown is also
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TEST RECORD TTR101 "AN AUDIO OBSTACLE COURSE.” at the large but now deserted theatre
at Auburn, Sydney; and of the plea¬
A unique record. Its purpose is to demonstrate a formerly sant half-hour sessions of theatre-organ
neglected factor in phono pick-up design — namely, music over the A.B.C. network a few
the ability of the pick up to stay in contact with the groove years back. Nowadays, Cecil Cranfield
is to be found upstairs at Palings, in
modulations over a wide range of frequencies and inten¬ Sydney, surrounded by Hammonds.
sities. In other words to track the grooves. It is a rather long jump from all
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very impressive. Unfortunately, how¬ dued. Gerald Moore provides his usual
ever, the microphones have caught so exemplary accompaniment.
much of the aiir and other extraneous The material is very wide ranging,
noises, that the recordist has presum¬ comprising the following: Let Us Wan¬ "INNERBOND"
ably elected to cut back the treble, der (Purcell) — Lost is My Quiet
(Regd.)
dulling the sound intolerably. Turning (Purcell) — Schlaf in Deiner Engen
up the treble boost gives some hint Kammer (Haydn) — Ah, Lamenta, Oh
to the sacrifice which has been made.
The track titles are: Now Thank We
All Our God — Creation’s Hymn
Bella Irene (J. C. Bach) — Oh! Would
I Were That Sweet Linnet (Beethoven)
— He Promised Me at Parting (Beet¬
BONDED
(Beethoven) — Prelude in C-sharp
Minor (Rachmaninoff) — Prelude in
C-minor (Chopin)
(Mozart) — Old
— Agnus
Hundredth
Dei
—
hoven) — They Bid Me Slight My
Dermott Dear (Beethoven) •— A
Dream (Beethoven) — Mignon und der
Harfner (Schubert) — Le Trebuchet
ACETATE
Nabucco Overture (Verdi) — War
March of the Priests (Mendelssohn)
— Adeste Fideles — Prelude in A-
(Berlioz) — Moglichkeit (Dvorak) —
Der Apfel (Dvorak) — Schottische
Ballade, Op.46, No. 2 (Tchaikowsky)
FIBRES FOR PACKING IN
major (Chopin). — Pastorale (Destouches — Saint
As a recording of ponderous organ Saensi — Pleurs D’Or (Samain-Faure). SPEAKER ENCLOSURES
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mono). original languages, involving English, the fibres are bonded "INNERBOND"
Interest: Studio soul. German, French and Italian, but a will hang as a "curtain" and will not
Performance: Tends to become leaflet is provided containing the full fracture or break down due to vibra¬
monotonous. texts with English translation where tion.
Quality: Superb recording. necessary. The technical quality of the
"INNERBOND" is odourless, highly
Stereo: Effective spread. disc is of a high standard. This is a
resistant to attack by bacteria or fun¬
Dick Hyman is a 41-year-old ar¬ disc which can be recommended with¬
out reservations. (H.A.T.) gus and is vermin repellent; "INNER-
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active in the New York Studios. Over ★ ★ ★ thickness of I" and at this density
the years, he has worked with famous THIS IS ROLF HARRIS. Columbia is recommended as a packing in
leaders like Red Norvo and Benny (E.M.I.) Mono OSX 7861. Speaker Enclosures for Sound Absorp¬
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Interest: Popular entertainer. tion.
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arach arrangements and this is the case “live” probably near the time of his
with only half of the tracks on this death. Some of the other tracks,
album. Indeed, three or four of the notably “The Great Pretender” land
tunes, including the title track, are
rather unimpressive.
“Danny Boy,” are certainly older re¬
cordings from the mid-fifties. The
COMPLETE HI-FI
track I enjoyed best, however, was the
I did enjoy “San Jose” (recently a
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beautiful ballad, “Willow Weep For
Me.”
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the Bacharach/David compositions; and
“You’re My World,” “Silent Voices”
and “For the Rest of My Life.”
This is an enjoyable enough album,
which Sam Cooke collectors will prob¬
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RECORDER
Burt Bacharach’s six arrangements
are all superb, as is Pat Williams’
score for “You’re My World.” While
and <a playing time of only 31 minutes
is simply not good enough for re¬
issued material. (T.F.C.)
ALL IN ONE
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to their collections.
Interest: Late 1930s to early
The playing time, however, is un¬ 1950s.
reasonably short at 31 minutes, there Performance: Enjoyable but hard¬
is no sleeve note and the listing of ly her best.
the tunes on the cover bears no re¬ Quality: Fair for the period.
lation to the playing-order. (T.F.C.)
Despite the warm praise which Ella
★ ,} • ★ ★ Fitzgerald’s singing has attracted over
ACT III—Lana Cantrell. RCA Stereo the years, I have never really been
LSP 3947 (also in mono). moved by her records or concerts. At
the same time, however, I gladly
Interest: Cantrell’s third album.
recognise 'her great technical abilities.
AS AN AMPLIFIER . . .
Performance: Disappointing.
Quality: Superbly recorded. This album, which is scarcely a • Frequency response, 20-
Stereo: Good spread, j collection of her finest tracks, has been 20000 cps.
compiled from her *many recording • 7 Wafts RMS. output per
In my review of Lana i Cantrell’s
sessions for Decca, to whom she was
second album for RCA '(“Another channel.
contracted between 1936 and 1955. In
Shade of Lania”), I said that “despite • Distortion less than *25%
that year, she signed for Norman
her success in America, I rather fancy • Separate treble and bass
Granz’s Verve label.
that Miss Cantrell’s talent has been
In the absence of a sleeve-note controls.
somewhat over-rated.” There is noth¬
(normal for Calendar) I have been
ing in this third album to change that AS A RADIO . . .
unable to track down the discographi-
opinion. On the contrary, I consider
cal details for many of the 12 tracks. • Being fully transistor¬
it to be considerably inferior to
But “Tisket,” “Undecided” and “Stair¬ ised, can be switched on
“Another Shade.”
way to the Stairs” were certainly
Miss Cantrell has a strident edge to all day at full output with¬
recorded in 1938 and 1939 with the
her voice which grates a little on me. out heat problems. Pro¬
Chick Webb Band. There is also one
Her vocal mannerisms, and in par¬ gram can be recorded on
very dated track with the “Inkspots”
ticular her over-dramatic reading of
(“Into Each Life”), while “Paper Moon” tape without any external
Dallads, also become irritating. and “Flying Home” probably come connections.
But the main problem with this from the mid 1940s.
album is the absence of really striking The tracks on the second side in¬ AS A TAPE RECORDER . . .
songs. There are disastrous versions of clude “Old Black Magic,” “My One and • Freq. response 30-18000
‘Hold On, I’m Coming” and “What Only Love” and “Lover Come Back to
Now My Love” and, for the rest, the cps.
Me” and were, I think, recorded in the
naterial is generally mediocre. The late 1940s and early 1950s, when Ella • 3 speeds. Meter level
album includes several French songs was singing fairly commercial material indicator.
and indeed the two Aznavour songs with a studio big band. • Push button operation.
‘I Will Warm Your Heart” and “Love I enjoyed this rather more than I • Superimposing.
\t Last You Have Found Me” are expected, but it is, nevertheless, an
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vho died in rather tragic circumstances falsetto region on occasions. This for¬
it the end of 1964. At that time, mula has kept Whitman at the top of able).
ôoke was probably past the peak of the C & W popularity chart for the
lis career, which had been enormously
successful in the 1950s.
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Too Tired to Care — Once in a Life¬ are completely typical of C & W
time — Twilla Lee — The Letter material. Sound is of excellent quality,
Edged in Black — River of Tears —
Lonesome Heart — Wind — When I
Call on You. A very pleasant disc
which can be recommended to buyers
of C & W discs. (H.A.T.).
with good stereo spread. The two voices
of Skeeter are kept in the centre.
(H.A.T.)
★ ★ ★
ROGERS
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THE LOOK OF LOVE. Laurindo AI-
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WHY SO LONELY. Skeeter Davis.
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harmony, by means of dubbed tracks. — Angel Eyes — I Love You — Up,
Track titles include: Why So Lonely Up and Away — Don’t Sleep in the
— Burning a Hole in My Mind — Subway — The Look of Love — When
Promises, Promises — The Most Want¬ I Look in Your Eyes — Alfie — A
ed Man — Lonely Again — You Mean Beautiful Friendship — Simpli-
the World to Me. Tunes and lyrics caded — My Own True Love. (H.A.T.)
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Interest: Big band and Sextet, in Dixieland, many bands the world value for money and has become
1938-1945. over have had to adopt an aggressively firmly established as the most popular
Performance: Useful reissue. commercial policy to survive. Good medium-priced stereo amplifier on the
Quality: Only fair. examples of this are the Dutch Swing British high-fidelity market. It com¬
Stereo: Electronically re-channel¬ College Band and England’s Kenny bines versatile performance with at¬
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It is now about 30 years since Ever since the Dukes of Dixieland tem at a new low price.
Benny Goodman was at the height of rose to national popularity in America
his phenomenal popularity. Goodman some 10 years ago, they have followed TECHNICAL: Power Output: 10
himself was, and still is, a remarkably a policy of commercial Dixieland but. plus 10 watts (sine wave), 12.5 watts
gifted clarinettist technically, but he fortunately, the current band is not (music power).
was never a jazz soloist of the top as unpleasant as it once was. Harmonic Distortion: 5 watts .25
rank; nor, indeed was his band really The main drawback about this per cent at lkc/s. 10 watts .8 per
outstanding in jazz terms. album is the poor material. Popular cent at 1 kc/s.
His success derived from the com¬ songs like “Up Up and Away,” “Don’t Output Impedance: 3-5 and 12-16
bination of a variety of factors, in¬ Sleep In The Subway” and “Smile” ohms. Operating voltage: 110-122-220-
cluding his policy of employing the scarcely fit Dixieland requirements. 240 V.
very best musicians, his own formid¬ Frank Assunto takes some passable Input Sensitivity: Radio: 100 m/V
able talents as a businessman and trumpet solos, although his two vocals (470 K). Tape Replay: 600 m/V.
publicist and outstanding arrangements were grave mistakes, while the pianist Disc (Magnetic): 3.8 m/V (68 K);
by men tike Edgar Sampson. Deane (probably Gene Schroeder) plays well (Crystal/Ceramic); 65 m/V (2 meg¬
Kincaide and, most off all, Fletcher throughout. The rhythm section, how¬ ohms).
Henderson. ever, is lumpy, the tracks are too short Tape Record Output: 600 m/V.
The best of Goodman’s recorded and the general involvement is slight. (External load not less than 100 K.)
output was done for the Victor label This is a well-drilled, harmless
between 1935 aind 1938 but, never¬ High Pass Filter: 60 c/s 10 dB per
enough machine producing relatively octave. Low Pass Filter: 6.5 kc/s
theless, this collection is far from be¬ unimportant music. But even under
ing second-rate. It includes, for ex¬ 10 dB per octave.
these circumstances, a $5.75 issue
ample. two tracks (“Sing, Sing, Sing” Cross-talk: 42 dB 1,000 c/s. 26 dB
should surely contain more than 25 J 10,000 c/s. Balance Control: 9 dB
and “Don’t Be That Way”) from the minutes of music. (T.F.C.)
famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert: range.
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with Charlie Christian; a very good INDO-JAZZ FUSIONS II—Joe Har- (Amplifier). 3 x low noise ECC807
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with Cootie Williams. Lou McGarity Columbia Lansdowne Series Dimensions: lOin x 6Jin x 4in (Am¬
and Jo Jones; and Goodman’s own (EMI) Stereo SCXO 6215. plifier). lOJin x 4Jin x 4Jin (Control
1941 virtuoso feature, “Clarinet a la Interest: Integration of modern Unit). 11 Jin x 4Jin (Front Panel).
King.” jazz and Indian music. Ilf in x llin x 5Jin (Case Model).
The quality of Goodman’s records Performance: Most successful of Weight: 101b. (Amplifier); 41b (Con¬
slumped considerably after 1941 but the three albums. trol Unit); 191b (Case Model).
the three tracks from 1942-45 which Quality: Excellent clarity in (Supplied with Installation and
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All in -all. this is a useful collec¬ When I reviewed the second
tion, particularly for those with only a Harriott/Mayer album (Indo-Jazz
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lections. The playing time, incidental¬ that “there was a significantly greater UNITED RADIO DISTRIBUTORS
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Performance: Well drilled. between modem jazz and Indian
music, this album must be judged the
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The Indian musicians appear to me
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understanding of the jazz idiom, while
the jazzmen seem less uncomfortable
INCREASED
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PRODUCTION
and tentative with the very complex
Indian musical forms. This applies
particularly to Joe Harriott who turns
in some thoughtful solos.
There are four extremely attractive
compositions on the album of which
RESULT the Indian violinist, John Mayer, wrote
all but one—“Mishra Blues” on which
Mayer collaborated with Harriott's
pianist, Pat Smythe. I enjoyed the slow
haunting “Song Before Sunrise” most
NEW LOW PRICES of all. but- “Raga Piloo” and ‘‘Mishra
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TONE ARMS orthodox jazz elements. I still hold the

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THE LAST TIME WE SAW PARIS
— Dave Brubeck Quartet. C.B.S.
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Brubeck.
Quality: Excellent for “live” re¬
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Stereo: well balanced.
Now that the Brubeck Quartet has
SHURE disbanded, I must confess that I feel
twinges of nostalgia. Although I have
never been an enthusiastic supporter
VI5 Type 11 of their music. I readily acknowledge,
for example,' the individual talents of
$87.50 (R.R.P.) Paul' Desmond and Joe Morello, to¬
gether with Brubeck’s very consider¬
able composing abilities.
By all accounts, Columbia have a
considerable number of recording ses¬
sions by the Quartet in the vaults for
THORENS future release. This album, for ex¬
ample, was taped on November 13,
TD 124 Mk 11 1967, at the group’s final European
Concert in Paris. All the material is
turntable familiar, although these live perform¬
$200 (R.R.P.) ances are. in each case, significantly
different and, on balance, better than
the previous versions on record.
The best track in the album is
Brubeck’s own composition “One
Moment Worth Years,” with Desmond
(R.R.P.*) in particularly lyrical and graceful
SME S2 Ultra Lightweight Shell. 59.50 form. “Those Foolish Things,” a beau¬
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I2in arm on Thorens TD124 Mk. II turntable $8.35
TD 124/3009 Plastic Mounting Board for mounting SHURE SME
fast for comfort but this version of
9in arm on Thorens TD 124 Mk. II turntable $7.50 “La Paloma Azul” (from “Bravo Bru¬
Pi Plastic Plinth to adjust height difference when SHURE SME beck!”) is impressive. “Swanee River”
arm is used with a deep turntable. $2.80
is fast and Brubeck is particularly
TD 150/3009 for mounting SHURE SME 9in arm on Thorens
TD 150 turntable (wood only) $4.25 prone to cliches and heavy-handedness
on this track.
Unfortunately, two of the Quartet’s
"V. .. ir* " .
tedious exercises in polyphony and
polytonality, “Forty Days” and “Three
To Get Rdady,” wer© featured at this
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: concert, but even they are more en¬
N.S.W.: Audio Engineers Pty. L+d342 Kent Street, Sydney. joyable than on the original albums.
W.A.: Athol M. Hill Pty. Ltd., 613-15 Wellington St., Perth. This release shows all too clearly
QLD.: Ron Jones Pty. Ltd., 7-9 Merton Rd., Woolloongabba, Bris. the best and worst aspects of the
VIC.: Audio Engineers (Vic.), 2A Hill St., Thornbury. Quartet’s work. However, judging by
Temporary Phone No. 44-3295. the applause, the Paris audience seem¬
ed to be most enthusiastic and Bru¬
beck collectors will no doubt enjoy
4 Rtcommtntftd Rtsal* Prle* the album. The playing time is ex¬
tremely favourable at 49 minutes.
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Murrumbidgee ABGN 7-H ABQ TVW 7-H
2-H
MTN 9-H BTQ 7-H STW 9-H
Newcastle-Hunter NBN 3-H Bunbury BTW 3-H
QTQ 9-H
ABHN 5-H ABSW 5-H
Cairns ABNQ3 9-H Cent. Agricultural
Richmond-Tweed ABRN 6-H ABCW 4-H
FNQ3 10-H Geraldton
RTN 8-H AB—1 6-H
S.W. Slopes and Darling Downs ABDQ 3-H Kalgoorlie AB—1 6-H
E. Riverina ABMN 0-H DDQ 10-H S. Agricultural ABAW 2-V
RVN 2-H Mackay ABMQ 4-H GSW 9-V
Upper Namoi ABUN 7-H MVQ 6-H
NEN 9-H Mount Isa AB—1 6-H Tasmania
Hobart ABT 2-H
TVT 6-H
TRANSLATOR STATIONS N.E. Tasmania ABNT
TNT
3-H
9-H
Area Parent Channel/ Area Parent Channel/
Station Polarity Station Polarity
Northern Territory
New South Wales Myrtleford ABGV-31 2-H Darwin AB—1 6-H
AMV-41 9-H
Armidale NEN 9 1-H
Nhill ABRV-31 9-V
ABUN-7 4-H
Orbos* ABLV-41 2-V All stations with a call sign com¬
Bateman’s Bay—
Portland ABRV-3 4-H mencing with AB belong to the
Moruya ABWN-5A1 9-H
BTV-6 11-H National Television Service provided
WIN-4 11-H
Swan Hill BCV-8 11-V by the Australian Broadcasting Com¬
Bonalbo ABRN-6 3-V
RTN-8 5-V Warrnambool-Port mission. All others are privately owned
_2 Fairy ABRV-3 2-V commercial television stations operated
Cobar CWN-61
BTV-6 9-V under licences granted by the Post¬
Cooma ABSN-81 0-M
CTC-7 10-V master-General.
Glen Innes 0-H
Queensland
ABUN-7 The polarity of the aerial is indicated
NEN-9 3-H Cardstone Village TNQ-73 5-V
by the initial letters:
Goulburn ABC-3 0-V Cracow RTQ-7 5-H
H—Horizontal.
CTC-7 10-V Gympie WBQ-81 1-V V—Vertical.
Kandos-Rylstone ABCN-11 0-V ABWQ-61 4-V M—Mixed horizontal and vertical
Kyogle ABRN-6 3-V Monto ABWQ-6 1-V (for the projected national translator
RTN-8 5-V WBQ-81 5-V station at Cooma to enable viewers to
Lithgow ABCN-1 5-V North Townsville TNQ-7 9-H obtain best reception in the most
CBN-8 6-V ABTQ-3 10-H economical manner).
(Mod -- 1MHz)
Mudgee CWN-61 9-V South Australia 1 Projected station.
2 Not yet determined.
CWN-63 11-V Bordertown ABS-21 2-V 3 Temporary station.
ABQN-51 11-V Cowell ABNS-11 6-V
Murwillumbah RTN-8 5-H Keith ABS-21 4-V
Frequencies
Snowy Mountains Port Lincoln (via
AMV-4 10-H ABNS-11 3-H Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
(Khancoban) Cowell) MHz MHz
Walcha NEN-9 1-H
ABUN-7 5-H Tasmania 0 45-52 6 174-181
TNT-9 1-H 1 56-63 7 181-188
Gowrie Park
Victoria ABNT-31 11-H 2 63-70 8 188-195
Alexandra ABGV-31 5-H Maydena TVT-6 8-H 3 85-92 9 195-202
GMV-61 10-H Queenstown-Zeehan ABT-2 4-H 4 208-215
94-101 10
Eildon (via TVT-6 8-H
ABGV-31 1-H 5 101-108 11 215-222
Alexandra)
GMV-61 3-H (Continued overleaf) 5A 137-144
MEDIUM-WAVE STATIONS
Frequency Call Location Power Frequency Call Location Power
KHz Watts KHz Watts
530 2KM Kempsey d 2K 890 5AN Adelaide n 50K

3UL Warragul d 2K 900 2LM Lismore 2K
4KZ Innisfail-Tully d 2K 6BY Bridgetown 2K
6DL Dalwallinu n 10K 7AD Devonport 2K1
540 4QL Longreach n 10K 910 4QB Maryborough dn 10K
7SD Scottsdale d 2K 4QO Eidsvold n 10K
550 2CR Orange n 5 OK 920 2XL Cooma 2K1
n 200 4VL Charleville 2K1
560 2ML Murwillumbah
2K 6NA Narrogin 2K
4AM Atherton d
6WA Wagin n 50K 930 3UZ Melbourne 5K
7BU Burnie 2K1 4— Gladstone2 d 2K
n 50K 940 4QY Cairns n 2K
580 3WV Horsham
n 50K 7ZR Hobart dn 10K
590 4QR Brisbane
4K1 950 2UE Sydney 5K
600 4AT Atherton n
6NM Northam n 200 960 3BO Bendigo 2K
6PH Port Hedland n 2K 4AY Ayr 2K
7ZL Hobart n 10K 6TZ Bunbury 2K
50K 970 5DN Adelaide 2K
610 2FC Sydney n
50K 980 6KG Kalgoorlie 2K
620 3AR Melbourne n
630 4QN Townsville n 50K 990 2GZ Orange. 2K
7QN Queenstown n 400 1000 3HA Hamilton 2K
10K 4RO Rockhampton 2K
640 5CK Port Pirie n
10K 6PM Perth 2K
650 2NU Tamworth n
6AL Albany n 400 1010 4CA Cairns 2K
2K 4IP Ipswich 2K
8DR Darwin n
200 6GE Geraldton 2K
660 2BH Broken Hill
2K 7EX Launceston 2K
6GF Kalgoorlie n
10K 1020 2KY Sydney 5K
670 2CO Albury n
n 50 1030 3DB Melbourne 5K
6BE Broome
8KN Katherine n 50 1040 2UH Muswellbrook dn IK
680 2KP Kempsey n 10K 5PI Crystal Brook 2K
6BS Busselton2 n 2K 1050 2CA Canberra 2K
8TC Tennant Creek n 50 1060 4SB Kingaroy 2K
690 4KQ Brisbane 2K 1070 2RG Griffith 2K1
6WF Perth3 n 50K 6WB Katanning 2K
700 2NR Grafton n 50K 1080 2MO Gunnedah 2Kl
710 4QW St. George dn 10K 4MI Mt Isa n 200
7NT Launceston dn 10K 6IX Perth 2K
7HT Hobart 2K
720 2TR Taree n 200
4QA Mackay n 2K 1090 3LK Lubeck 2K
6CA Carnarvon4 n 200 1100 4LG Longreach 2K
7QT Queenstown 500 6MD Merredin 2K
730 5CL Adelaide n 50K 7LA Launceston 2K
740 2BL Sydney n 50K 1110 2UW Sydney 5K1
750 4QS Toowoomba n 10K 1120 4BC Brisbane 2K
760 2AN Armidale n 50 1130 2AD Armidale d 2K
2NB Broken Hill n IK 3CS Colac d 2K
770 3LO Melbourne n 5 OK 6CI Collie 2K
1140 2HD Newcastle 2K
780 2KA Katoomba 2K
4TO Townsville 2K 1150 2WG Wagga 2K
6WA Albany 2K 1160 4MB Maryborough 2K
790 4QG Brisbane n 10K 5 PA Penola5 n 2K
800 5RM Renmark 2K 1170 2CH Sydney 5K
810 2BA Bega n 10K 1180 3KZ Melbourne 5K
6WN Perth n 10K 1190 2NZ Inverell 2K
9RB Rabaul n 2K 1200 4GG Gold Coast d 2K
820 2GL Glen Innes n 10K 5KA Adelaide 2K
830 3GI Sale n 10K 1210 2GF Grafton 2K
6GN Geraldton n 2K 3YB Warrnambool 2K
840 4RK Rockhampton n 10K 6KY Perth 2K
6ED Esperance n IK 1220 4AK Oakey 2K
850 2CY Canberra n 3 OK 5— Port Lincoln2 d 2K
860 4GR Toowoomba 2K 1230 2NC Newcastle n 3 OK
6AM Northam 2K 1240 3TR Sale 2K
7HO Hobart 2K 8DN Darwin 2K
870 2GB Sydney 5K 1250 2DU Dubbo 2K
6DB Derby n 2K 9PA Port Moresby n 2K
880 4WK Warwick 2Kl 1260 3SR Shepparton 2K
6PR Perth 2K 1270 2SM Sydney 5K

MW Stations - contd.
Frequency Call Location Power Frequency Call Location Power
KHz Watts KHz Watts
1280 3AW Melbourne 5K 1530 2VM Moree 2K1
1290 2TM Tamworth 2K 5LN Port Lincoln n 200
1300 4BK Brisbane 2K 8AL Alice Springs n 50
1310 5AD Adelaide 2K 1540 2CN Canberra n 2K
1320 3BA Ballarat 2K 1550 4QD Emerald n 50K
4NA Nambour d 2K 1560 2RE Taree 2K
1330 3SH Swan Hill 2K 1570 2CP Cooma n 50
4BU Bundaberg 2K 2LG Lithgow n 200
1340 2LF Young 2K 3WL Warrnambool n 200
1350 4GM Gympie n 200
3GL Geelong 2K
4GY Gympie 2K 1580 2WN Wollongong n 2K
1360 2NX Bolwarra 2K 5MG Mount Gambier n 200
1370 2LT Lithgow 500 5WM Woomera n 50K
4LM Mount Isa 2K 1590 4SO Southport n 200
5MV Renmark n 2K
5SE Mount Gambier 500 1600 3NE Wangaratta 2K1
1380 2GN Goulburn 2K
4MK Mackay 2K All call signs commence with a number which
1390 4BH Brisbane d 2K indicates the state or territory in which the station
1400 2PK Parkes 2K is located, the numbers being allocated:
1410 2KO Newcastle 2K 2 N.S.W. (including A.C.T.).
1420 3XY Melbourne 5K 3 Victoria.
1430 2WL Wollongong 2K 4 Queensland.
5 South Australia.
1440 2MW Murwillumbah 2K
6 Western Australia.
3CV Maryborough 2K
7 Tasmania.
1450 2MG Mudgee d 2K 8 Northern Territory.
5AU Port Augusta d 2K 9 Territory of Papua and New Guinea.
1460 2NM Muswellbrook 2K* 1 2 3 * 5
5MU Murray Bridge 2K1
d Uses directional aerial,
1470 3MA Mildura 2K n National Broadcasting Service.
1480 2BE Bega 2K1 1 Operates at night or during specified periods
4ZR Roma 2K1 on reduced (usually half) power.
1490 2AY Albury 2K 2 Projected station.
1500 2BS Bathurst d 2K 3 Frequency to be changed to 720KHz.
3AK Melbourne d 5K 1 Frequency to be changed to 850KHz.
1510 2NA Newcastle n 10K 5 To be relocated at Naracoorte with direc¬
1520 2QN Deniliquin 2K tional aerial and power increased to 10KW.
SHORT-WAVE STATIONS
The Australian Broadcasting Com¬
mission has ten short-wave stations in¬
and VLX take Western Australian re¬
gional programs; VLK and VLT relay
Radio Australia
tended to provide services for listeners 9PA. Transmitters for the overseas service
in the more remote part of the Com¬ Call Location Power of Radio Australia are located at Shep-
monwealth and in the Territories. The Watts
parton, Vic. (4 x 100KW, 2 x 50KW
trequencies on which they transmit are VLG Melbourne 10K and 1 x 10KW), Lyndhurst, Vic. (2 x
varied as required to obtain optimum VLH Melbourne 10K 10KW), and Darwin, N.T. (3 x
results. VLI Sydney 2K 250KW). These stations are capable of
The short-wave service transmits pro¬ VLK Port Moresby 10K operating on various frequencies and
grams obtained as follows: VLI takes VLM Brisbane 10K aerials as required to give best recep¬
N.S.W. regional programs; VLG takes VLQ Brisbane 10K tion in the selected areas. In common
Victorian regional programs and relays VLR Melbourne 10K with all international broadcasting sta¬
Radio Australia, VLH relays 3AR and VLT Port Moresby 10K tions, Radio Australia has no assigned
VLR relays 3LO; VLM and VLQ take VLW Perth 10K frequencies, but is allocated certain fre¬
Queensland regional programs; VLW VLX Perth 5 OK quencies for use during definite periods.
TRANSLATOR STATIONS —contd. PAPUA/NEW GUINEA

In addition to the services provided
Tasmania Swansea-Bicheno TVT-6 8-
by the Australian Broadcasting Com¬
Area Parent Channel/ H-Swansea
mission on medium wave (9PA and
Station Polarity V-Bicheno
9RB) and on short wave (VLK and
Rosebery-Renison Taroona TVT-6 8-H
VLT), the Department of Information
Bell (via Waratah ABNT-31 2-H
and Extension Services provides a
Queenstown) ABT-2 1-H TNT-9 10-H
number of short-wave stations.
TVT-6 10-H
Frequency Call Location Power
St. Marys-Fingal KHz Watts
Valley ABNT-3
TNT-9
1-V
11-V
NORFOLK ISLAND 2410 9CG Goroka 250
Savage River-Luina A local service is provided by the 2450 9CH Mount Hagen 250
ABNT-31 2-H Norfolk Island Administration under 3235 8AS Samarai 250
(via Waratah)
TNT-9 7-H the technical direction of the Depart- 3245 8BK Kerema 250
ABNT-3 1-H ment of Civil Aviation. 3305 8BD Daril 10K
South Launceston
TNT-9 11-H Frequency Call Location Power 3322 9BA Kieta 2K
ABNT-3 1-V KHz Watts 3335 9CD Wewak 10K
Stanley
TNT-9 6-V 1570 2NI Kingston 50 3385 9BR Rabaul 10K
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Tough plastic case with aluminium
Specifications: 10 Watts R.M.S. panel. May be used for instru¬
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Response: ± ldB 100 Hz—25KHz.
±3dB 15Hz—50KHz at 1 watt $3.75 Freight Free
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Noise and Distortion: —69dB at
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Channel Separation: Over 50dB. BINOCULARS
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Output Impedance: 4 to 16 ohms. Superoptic Brand
Input Sensitivity: Main Power Am¬ • Coated lenses. • Microphone — Dynamic with
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distorted output. Overall sensi¬ right eye adjustment.
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50 assorted i-watt resistors—$1
POLYPACS POLYPAC No. 21
25 assorted ceramic condensers—
$1 plus 10c pack and post (or five
plus 10c pack and post (or five
for $5, post free).
Above Polypacs may be -assorted
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TELEVISION STATIONS
Location Call Channel Location Call Channel Location Call Channel
Wellington Tokomaru Bay WNTV 4 Dunedin

Tolaga Bay WNTV 5
Mt. Kaukau WNTV 1 Highcliff DNTV 2
Repeater Stations Auckland Repeater Stations
Blenheim WNTV 6 Hedgehope DNTV 1
Dawson’s Falls WNTV 9 Waiatarua AKTV 2
Kuriwao DNTV 5
Hicks Bay WNTV 6 Repeater Stations
Masterton WNTV 7 Hikurangi AKTV 3
Matawai .WNTV 4 Horokaka AKTV 5 Frequencies
Mt. Egmont WNTV 6 Maungataniwha Peak AKTV 6 Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
Mt Erin WNTV 6 Mt. Te Aroha AKTV 1 MHz MHz
Mt. Whakapumake WNTV 1 Whangarei AKTV 7
Muriwai WNTV 4 1 44-51 6 188-195
Opunake WNTV 5 Christchurch 2 54-61 7 195-202
Poutoko WNTV 4 3 61-68 8 202-209
Pukeiti WNTV 7 Sugar Loaf CRTV 3
Ruatoria WNTV 4 Repeater Station 4 174-181 9 209-216
Te Puia WNTV 2 Mt. Studholme CRTV 4 5 181-188
MEDIUM-WAVE BROADCAST STATIONS

Fregirency Call Location Power Frequency Call Location Watts
Watts Power
570 2YA Wellington 100K 1180 2YW Gisborne 2K

630 2YZ Napier 20K 1200 2ZW Wanganui c 2K
640 4YW Alexandria 2K 1220 1ZE Kaikohe c 2K
660 2YC Wellington- 60K 1250 1ZM Auckland c 2K
690 3YA Christchurch 20K 1280 2ZC Napier c 2K
720 4YZ Invercargill 20K 1310 1ZH Hamilton c 2K
750 3ZA Greymouth c 2K 1340 2ZN Nelson c 2K
760 1YA Auckland 20K 1350 1ZC Rotorua c 2K
780 4YA Dunedin 20K 1370 2ZP New Plymouth c 2K
800 2YB Wellington 20K 1390 1ZT Turangi c 100
820 4ZA Invercargill c 10K 1400 3ZM Christchurch c 2K
830 1YX Whangarei 2K 1420 1ZO Tokoroa c 2K
840 2ZD Masterton c 2K 1430 4XD Dunedin 250
860 1YZ Rotorua 10K 1440 1ZK Kaitaia c 2K
880 1YC Auckland 10K 1460 3YW Westport 2K
900 4YC Dunedin 10K 1480 - Radio Hauraki* c 2K
920 3YZ Greymouth 10K 1500 1ZA Taupo c 2K
940 2ZA Palmerston North c 2K 1520 1ZU Taumarunui c IK
960 3YC Christchurch 10K 1540 2ZE Blenheim c IK
970 1ZN Whangarei c 2K 1560 2ZH Hawera c IK
980 2ZB Wellington c 20K
1000 1ZD Tauranga c 10K c Commercial advertising stations.
1040 4ZB Dunedin c 10K $ Radio Hauraki operates on board M.V. Tiri,
1060 2ZG Gisborne c 2K moored in Colville Channel in international
1070 1ZB Auckland c 10K
10K waters off the coast of Auckland.
1100 3ZB Christchurch c
1130 2ZM Wellington c 2K All stations, except 4XD and Radio Hauraki,
1140 1YW Hamilton 2K are operated by the New Zealand Broadcasting
1160 3ZC Timaru c 2K Corporation.
SHORT-WAVE SERVICE Overseas Stations Lists

“Electronics Australia” does not
Two 7.5KW transmitters for the The call signs and frequencies are: publish, nor do we have available lists
overseas service of Radio New Zealand of overseas stations, frequencies,
are located at Titahi Bay, Wellington. Call Frccmency Call Fluency broadcast times, etc. The only informa¬
The programs are beamed to the Paci¬ tion of this type is compiled by our
fic Islands, Australia and Antarctica in ZL20 6020 ZL6 11705 DX correspondent, Mr Art Cushen,
the 49, 31, 25, 19 and 16 metre bands. and published monthly in the “Listen¬
ZL7 6080 ZL3 11780 ing Around the World” pages.
The schedule is: to the Pacific
Islands, 1700-1945, 2000-0545, and ZL18 9520 ZL22 11820 For general information on short¬
0600-0845GMT; to Australia, 2000- ZL2 9540 ZL21 15110 wave and other stations, reference can
2230, 2245-0545 and 0900-1145GMT; be made to the “World Radio Hand¬
ZL8 9620 ZL4 15280 book,” available through most large
to Antarctica, Sundays only 0815-0845-
GMT. ZL23 9755 ZL5 17770 technical book sellers. B

this improved matters, we were still lefl
with an impression of too much “middle”
and even wisps of distortion, particularly
on brass instruments. Perhaps the natural
impulse was to blame the loudspeaker*
for this coloration but subsequent anc
independent tests gave a very differen
verdict.
The Beovox 2400 loudspeakers are ae
signed on the acoustic suspension
principle. The cabinet is
long, 91 inches wide and lOf inches
deep, being finished on four sides ir
Brazilian rosewood or teak. They an
860 PLAYER, AMPLIFIER, SPEAKERS supplied with stick-on rubber feet and car
be used either horizontally or vertically
The grille is made of perforated stee
G.R.D. Instruments Pty. Ltd. recently submitted

for review a line-up of B & O equipment made by
Bang and Olufsen of Denmark. The components,
which could be used to make up a complete sys¬
tem, were the Beogram 1500, a turntable with
integral amplifier; Beovox 2400 speakers; and the
Beolit 1000, a portable radio with unusually com¬
prehensive facilities.
The Beogram uses a belt-drive turntable

made by SRT of Copenhagen, which is
sold as the Labcraft 655 in Australia.
This is broadly similar to the Labcraft ,
At right the Beogram
605L which has been very popular on the 1500 player-amplifier.
Australian market for quite a while. The Below , one of the
turntable has three speeds, 33, 45 and 78 Beovox 2400 loud¬
rpm, the motor being an asynchronous speakers.
type with a centrifugal governor which
allows speed adjustment over a range of
plus or minus ten per cent.
covered with speaker cloth. It is non*

resonant and easily, removeable to expose
the three loudspeakers — tweeter, mid¬
range and woofer — which are mounted
from the front of the baffle.
The woofer is a low-resonance unit with
a nominal diameter of eight inches but
the flexible synthetic rubber roll surround
gives an effective cone diameter of six
inches. The deep curvilinear cone has a
resonance in the region of 35-40Hz,
according to the specification, while the
crossover frequency from woofer to mid¬
range loudspeaker is specified as 900Hz.
The arm fitted is a version of the the amplifier on. The turntable is started The mid-range speaker is an elliptical
B & O type ST/L-15, a counterweighted by simply moving the arm from the rest, unit with nominal dimensions of 5 x 3
arm with the tracking weight set by a spring which incorporates a micro-switch. inches. It covers the range from 900 to
and suitable only for B & O plug-in cart¬ Also supplied with the turntable/ampli¬ 5KHz after which the tweeter takes over
ridges. The cartridge supplied was the fier was a tinted plastic dust cover which This latter has a cone diameter of H
B & O SP9, which is the top of the line, provides a nice finishing touch. In fact, inches. The impedance of the system is
fitted with an elliptical stylus. It is simi¬ the overall appearance and finish of the 4 ohms and the overall range of the
lar in form to the earlier B & O cart¬ Beogram is very good. The turntable base¬ system is claimed as 40Hz to 18KHz
ridges except that the flat area on the plate and amplifier panel are finished in
satin black which contrasts well with the At the rear of the enclosure is a DIN
underside of the shell has been increased, socket for optional connection tc
the stylus being arranged to provide the aluminium knobs of the 'amplifier and the
chromed speed change and lowering con¬ an external tweeter. Use of this socket disr
now usual 15-degree vertical tracking ables the internal tweeter.
angle. The case is gold plated. trols on the turntable. The turntable has
an inset with stroboscope markings for After the initial test referred to above
The arm is provided with a hydrauli¬ we connected the loudspeakers to a high-
cally damped lowering device which is exact setting of the 3 3rpm speed in con¬
junction with mains-powered lighting. DIN powered amplifier with low output im¬
operated by a toggle lever at the front pedance and known characteristics and
right-hand corner of the turntable base¬ sockers are provided at the rear of the
unit for speaker outlets, for tape record¬ carried out frequency response tests with
plate. An interesting feature of the lower¬ a sine wave generator. The bass was
ing device is that the arm has been ing and replay, and also a low level radio
adapted to use it. Normally, tone arms are input. smooth and controlled with good response
A further accessory for the Beogram down to 40Hz.
mounted so that they are parallel to the
record surface but, in this case, the arm 1500 is a chrome-plated pedestal fitted The middle range was clean with a
is tilted slightly, the pivot being lower with rubber-tyred ball castors. This is just discernible rise at around 2.5KHz.
than the arm-rest. Nevertheless, the car¬ convenient for chairside use. While the Above this again, the response was smooth
tridge is correctly oriented to give the pedestal enables the unit to be moved and clean up to lOKHz, thereafter taper¬
15-degree vertical tracking angle, which easily, it does not move around when the ing off gradually up to the limit of audi¬
is what really matters. controls are being used. bility. On music, the overall impression
In effect, the turntable is supplied on a To obtain some initial impressions of was of brightness with good bass. There
slightly larger than normal teak base, the performance of the equipment we set seemed to be little need to boost the bass,
in which has been installed a stereo up the Beogram 1500 and the Beovox 2400 as is necessary with most smaller, com¬
amplifier. The controls, to the right of the speakers. Playing typical records at nor¬ pletely sealed loudspeaker sytems. The
turntable, include a two-section, “clutch¬ mal control settings, the results were dis¬ sensitivity of the system was good and
ed” volume control, treble and bass appointing, with the bass tending to be the ten watt per channel amplifier would
controls and four push-buttons to select boomy and the treble sounding muffled. be quite adequate for the average room.
radio, tape, pick-up or Off. Pushing any To compensate we tried attenuating the The manufacturer’s specification states that
of the three buttons for radio, etc., turns bass and boosting the treble and, while the speakers will handle a peak power of
5 watts. Overall, they appealed to us as
eing very good units indeed.
Having found the Beovox speaker cap- Normatest: a compact multi-range
>le of fine reproduction we then moved
ick to the Beogram.
The construction was very neat and measuring instrument for labora¬
;cessible with high-quality plug-in printed
rcuit board. The transistors appeared to tory, service, and field use.
j mostly germanium types and the major-
/ of components were of English manu-
cture with replacements easily available
The handy, light-weight and stable
Australia. We cannot comment on the
rcuit configuration as no circuit was Normatest unit has many multi¬
ipplied/
Power output from the amplifier was purpose applications. With high
6 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads
ith either channel driven singly while,
rth both channels driven simultaneously, reading-accuracy it is insensitive
e power dropped to 7 watts per channel,
ais is a slight deviation from the manu- to shock and trouble free. AC/DC
oturer’s claim of 8 watts per channel,
ae amplifier is suitable for use with
udspeakers with an impedance between voltage and current ranges. Taut-
and 8 ohms, the higher impedance
suiting in some power reduction. band suspension movement. D.B.
Total harmonic distortion at a level of
watt at lKHz was measured 1.5 per
nt, with hum and noise being minor scale. Temperature measurement
mponents in the distortion products,
am and noise were, in fact, very low, with thermocouple-probe available.
The frequency response was measured
ith the bass and treble controls set up
r equal output at 100Hz, lKHz and 20,000 ohms/volt.
KHz at a level of 1 watt into a 4-ohm
sistive load. It was measured using
Normatest
e radio input. This gave a frequency res-
►nse within plus and minus 3dB between
Hz and 30KHz. There was a broad
lump” centred on 300Hz at level of plus
IB above reference level at lKHz.
The radio input had the very high sensi-
rity of 3mV or better for full output,
le settings of the tone controls for • 37 MEASURING RANGES
e above frequency response test was at
line o’clock” for the bass control and
welve o’clock” for the treble control, • HIGH READING ACCURACY
lese settings also gave the best wave
ape with a lKHz square wave input
jnal. Total range of the bass control • PRICE IS RIGHT AT $30
is 14dB at 50Hz while that of the treble
•ntrol was 22dB at lOKHz.
We found it difficult to check the
ualisation for the magnetic cart-
lge without making internal connections.
:cordingly, we decided to test the re-
onse of the cartridge and amplifier
ing the CBS STR100 test record. This
owed quite a deviation from a normal
t response with the tone controls set as
ove. There was quite a dip in the curve
er the range from 3KHz to 12Kz, with
out 12dB boost evident around 100Hz.
lis corroborated our initial impression
at the closest approach to a flat re-
onse was obtained with the tone con-
)ls set for bass cut and treble boost.
The waveform from the B&O SP9 cart-
Ige itself proved to be clean. We used
i recommended tracking weight of 2
ims and at this setting it tracked the
is 8dB low frequency test track on
; W & G 25/2434 test record. Separa-
n between channels was good over the
tire audio range.
To sum up, the pickup, turntable, mobile
se and loudspeakers all warrant com-
mdation, both for their presentation and
r their performance to full high fidelity
ndards. The amplifier unit, however,
pears to have been conditioned for the
;tes of someone with a fondness for
v-level “atmospheric” listening, or just
s of bass and not too much treble. As
ch, it will appeal to a particular seg-
mt of the buying public but not to the
jacoby, mitchell
er-growing number of hi-fi enthusiasts
lose aural preferences more closely cor-
& co. pty. ltd. 26-2651
jpond with established response curves.
Price of the Beogram 1500 unit, as
picted, is $265.60 retail, while 469-475 kent street, Sydney
> Beovox 2400 loudspeakers retail for
28.43 each. MELBOURNE 30-2491
The Beolit portable radio can be used ADELAIDE 53-6117
th the above components as an AM/ BRISBANE 2-6467 iPv'T'VTfc
5T v*\ V y
vf tuner. It is the subject of a separate
view. All enquiries regarding B&O PERTH 28-1102
uipment should be directed to the sole LAUNCESTON 2-5322
istralian agents, G.R.D. Instruments
y. Ltd., 6 Railway Walk, Camberwell,
ctoria or their retail outlets. (L.D.S.).
SPACE
SAVING
STEREO
lor ONLY
$I68.00
For only $168 you get—
★ Garrard 3000 Record Changer. ★ Loudspeakers:

Sonotone 9TAHC Cartridge with Diamond Stylus. Frequency Response, 55Hz to
★ Stereo Amplifier: 18KHz.
Frequency Response, 30Hz to Power Handling Capacity, 6
35KHz ± 2dB. watts.
Output Power, 5 watts R.M.S. Bass Unit, 5in High Compliance.
per channel. Treble Unit, 3in Sealed Back.
Harmonic Distortion, Less than Dimensions, Bin x 7in x 8in.
1 per cent.
Cross talk —48dB at lKHz ★ Plexiglass Dust Cover and Phased Speaker leads
with plugs.
Hum and Noise —55dB
Loudspeakers available separately at $32.00 each.
Bass Control, ± 15dB at 40Hz.
Treble Control, ± 15dB at These are quality instruments made by
14KHz. Klinger Controls Ltd. in England.
Balance Control.
Tuner Input. Only a limited number is available, so send
Tape Recorder Output. now to Sole Australian Distributors.
/eroya industries ptk lto

672 HAY STREET, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. 6000.
TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME

The firm of Nova-Tech Inc., Edgecliff, N.S.W., is offering an im¬ lent on all bands, but selectivity leaves
ported receiver featuring five bands, including two VHF bands, much to be desired on the VHF bands.
It certainly is quite incapable of resolving
direction-finding facilities, and a number of other features which the crowded state of the bands in our
make it suitable for professional or semi-professional use. city areas. The VHF bands are equipped
with a squelch control, designed to elimi¬
nate noise in the absence of a carrier.
Unfortunately, it gives a very poor per¬
formance by comparison with most
squelch controls, seeming to function more
The main use of the receiver would be pose of which is to control very strong as a simple gain control.
in small boats, light aircraft, etc., as a signals and retain the most effective null
direction finding instrument. For this appli¬ indication on the DF meter. Another unfortunate omission is any
cation it can be used on the low frequency means of monitoring the condition of the
beacon band, the broadcast band, and The set employs 14 transistors, measures internal batteries which, considering that
the high frequency marine band. These 9in x 6in x 3in, and weighs 2ilb. It is a meter is already provided, should not
three bands operate from a'built-in direc¬ supplied with a leather carrying case, have been difficult.
tional aerial, rotatable through 180 degrees punched to provide access to the controls Performance on the main VHF whin
over a graduated scale and equipped with (though not the rotatable aerial) aerial is quite good, and its length may
sights. The two VHF bands operate from and equipped with a pocket to hold the be adjusted to approximate the frequency
either plug-in collapsible whip aerials or collapsible whip aerials. The case is fitted involved. A second VHF aerial system
from an external aerial if available.
The low-frequency band covers from
190KHz to 400KHz. This accommodates
coaatal beacon stations, identified simply
by a repeating Morse callsign. With the
aid of a copy of the Morse code printed
on the aerial housing, even a novice can
eventually decipher such a call sign and,
assuming the availability of navigational
eharts showing the location of the
beacons, they can be used to establish
a "fix/* The direction-
The broadcast band covers from 550- finding aerial is
KHz to 1600KHz and, apart from pro¬ accommodated in
viding news, weather reports and enter¬ the rotatable hous¬
tainment, can also be used for direction ing on top of the
finding, assuming a Knowledge of the set proper. It
broadcast transmitter locations.
carries a copy of
The marine band covers from
1.6MHz to 4.5MHz. This covers most of the Morse code
the marine channels allocated in Australia, and is fitted with
though not all. One notable exception folding sights. The
is the emergency frequency 6280KHz. vertical rods are
However, it does cover emergency fre¬ the two versions of
quency 2182KHz, small ships, Volunteer the VHF aerial.
Coastal Patrol, trawlers, and similar chan¬
nels. In addition, it covers the Sydney
University channel, the amateur chan¬
nels on 1.8MHz and 3.5MHz, and sundry
utility channels such as bushfire “brigades,
light aircraft, bushwalkers, flying doctor
networks, etc.
There are two VHF bands, obviously
intended to cover the communication with a leather shoulder. strap. Power is is supplied, consisting of two shorter (two
channels. The lower one covers from 70- from four penlite (915) internal cells. section) telescopic elements. These are
MHz to 85MHz, the higher one from Alternatively, it may be operated from intended for mounting in sockets pro¬
150MHz to 175MHz. A switch is pro¬ an external six-volt battery or power vided at each end of the rotating aerial
vided to accommodate either AM or FM supply. The power supply is a separate housing, but the instructions are quite
transmissions. In Australia, these bands item, available as an extra, but a suitable vague as to how they are to be used.
cover some TV channels, and the set can plug and cable for use with the external It appears that only one socket is con¬
be used to receive the sound portion of power supply socket is provided. This nected to the receiver input, the other
these TV transmissions. Apart from this, automatically disconnects the internal being merely a physical support. Presum¬
these bands are used mostly for private batteries when it is plugged in. Two ear¬ ably, the second element is intended to
mobile radio telephone networks by Gov¬ phone sockets are provided on the front function in a passive role (reflector or
ernment departments, taxi companies, and panel, one the older large size, the other director), but no instructions are given
other busines organisations. the modern miniature variety. An ear¬ in this regard.
While people associated with these sys¬ phone to fit the latter is provided. Apart from the omission referred to
tems may find such a receiver useful as Two metal carrying handles are sup¬ above, the instruction book is well written
a temporary monitoring device, they plied. These may be used as a pair to and contains a complete circuit of the
would seem to offer little to other people form a pyramid shape stand or cradle receiver, a diagram showing the location
except as a means of eavesdropping on within which the set can be supported of major components, and a list of all
private conversations. In this regard it on any level surface. Alternatively, one components with values and ratings.
must be emphasised that it is a punish¬ handle may be used in its name role, In spite of the criticisms offered, this
able offence for anyone to reveal the ex¬ while the other may be permanently would appear to be a very good receiver,
istence of a private message, the contents fastened to an appropriate site in a boat particularly for anyone needing the direc¬
of such a message, or to make use of or aircraft where it will support the set tion finding facilities, or the need to
the information in any way. in a vertical position suitable for direction monitor marine or aircraft frequencies
A possible use for these bands, not finding. The handle is fastened to the over and above any facilities already pro¬
suggested by the manufacturer, is as a set with a pair of knurled head machine vided in a craft, or where it is felt a
means of tracking down electrical inter¬ screws which allow the combination to complete two-way system is not justified.
ference caused by appliances, power lines, be clamped together tightly if desired. Full service facilities are provided by
etc. For various reasons, this is often most Sensitivity figures, for 5mW above noise, Nova-Tech Inc. through service depots
easily and accurately performed at VHF. are quoted for each band as follows: currently operating in Perth, Melbourne,
The portable nature of the receiver would Low VHF band; 3uV AM or FM. High and Sydney. Service depots are planned
lend itself to this application. VHF; 2uV AM or FM. LF (beacon) for Brisbane and Darwin and should be
A D.F. (direction finding) meter is band; 47uV/M at 300KHz. Broadcast; in operation by the time this issue appears.
used to indicate the null in the response 35uV/M at lOOOKHz. HF (marine); Price is $139.90, plus 25 per cent sales-
when the aerial is pointing in the direc¬ 35uV/M at 3MHz. tax. Further details may be obtained from
tion of the station. There is also what In general, the set performs extremely Nova Tech Inc., 212 New South Head
appears an RF gain qpntrol,. the main pur¬ well. The sensitivity appears to be exccl- Rd., Edgecliff, N.S.W., 2027. (P.G.W.)

Tune in where the action is with two great Want to know more about new radio? Take
new radios made by the experts in specialty the Pilot II—you'll find the most exciting and
radio equipment: Nova-Tech. 5 band Action!!! versatile piece of radio equipment this side
Brings in loud and clear all calls from marine, of the proverbial Black Stump. It will get you
weather, ambulance, emergency and broadcast back from the Black Stump too—with the
bands. There's a radio direction finder up top radio direction finder up top. But that's not
for navigation fans such as pilots and boat- all—this 4 band VHF receiver brings in all
owners. 3 whip antennae and 14 transistors aircraft, weather and navigation bands as well
bring in all signals loud and clear. as regular AM broadcasts.
Great new radios? Great value too . . .
Action!!! $139.00, Pilot II $129.90. nova -tech, Inc.
Available at all leading Electrical Retailers.
(Inc. in U.S.A. Limited Liability Company)
If you'd like to know more about the Nova- 212 New South Head Road, EDGECLIFF.
Tech range of Multi-band receivers, tuners N.S.W. 2027
and transceivers write direct to:
Trade Inquiries: Lawrence St Hanson Electrical N.S.W., Vic., Qld., S.A., Tas., N.T. Transerve Distributors, W.A.
100 ELECTRONICS Australia , January , 7969

TRADE RELEASES-IN BRIEF
_—_
AUSTRALIAN TRANSISTOR COM¬ versions are available: Model 100A oper¬

PANY, P.O. Box 74, Mount Waverley, ates from 240V mains supply; and Model
/ictoria .3149, is manufacturing a new 10QB operates from 9V battery. Both units
ype of instrument case pleasingly styled sell for the modest price of $44 plus tax.
md suitable for various small projects,
t measures 7i x 4i x 4*in approx. R. H. CUNNINGHAM PTY. LTD.
The main case is made from a tough have advised that they are Australian dis¬
;rey plastic material while the front and tributors for Sennheiser condenser micro¬
op panel is anodised aluminium. The in- phones with inbuilt transistorised RF circ¬
erior has two deep ribs intended to serve uitry. A brochure describing the range
\s a battery compartment, and the out- of Sennheiser microphones is available
ide of the case is grooved to facilitate from the company’s head office at 608
andling. Trade price in Victoria is $2.75 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000. lllustrated is a new dial scale pre¬
MINIWATT DIVISION of Philips pared by Electronic Supplies, Box
Electrical Pty. Ltd. have introduced a new 417, P.O., Crown Street, Sydney,
line of plastic encapsulated mains rec¬ for the solid-state signal generator
tifiers with an average current rating higher described in our September, 1968
than that of any similar device made in issue. The same company is the
Australia. This BY126/BY127 series fea¬ supplier for a 50uA meter move¬
tures a large double-diffused crystal which
can deliver an average current of 0.8A ment suitable for use in the signal
each (0.9A at low voltage) into a capa¬ generator, and the new dial scale
citive filter, and 1A or more if the load will save constructors the neces¬
is inductive or resistive. The new series is sity for calibrating the dial scale
available ex stock from Australian pro¬ themselves.
duction, with crest working voltage ratings
from 50V to 1000V.
We tested samples of these rectifiers, wave hybrid microcircuits. The chips,
and found them to be completely satis¬ HP 35800 series, have typical fTs of 3 to
factory electrically. However, we did find 4GHz and typical fmax as high as 6GHz.
that the type number markings on the Performance of the transistors is specified
lus tax. We understand arrangements are samples supplied tended to rub off very in s-parameters, and each chip is guaran¬
eing made for the marketing of these easily, and this could be a source of in¬ teed to exceed minimum specifications. A
ases in N.S.W. and other states. convenience in some instances. gold contact system has been developed
The same company is making a corn- for these chips; this is said to give im¬
act signal generator with a range cover- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, proved reliability in hybrid microcircuits.
lg 15Hz to 1.5MHz in five continuous Palo Alto, California, U.S.A., has re¬ Further information may be obtained from
ands, output from 0 to 800mV RMS leased information on a series of trans- the associated Australian company, Hew¬
ith stepped and fine controls, and sistor chips with guaranteed high fre¬ lett-Packard Australia Pty. Ltd., 22-26
istortion less than 0.2 per cent Two quency characteristics for use in micro- Weir Street, Glen Iris, Vic. 3146.
NEW KODAK AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTS
A heavy duty slide projector, a versatile four-speed super-8 movie

camera, and an easy-to-operate slide production kit are available
from Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.
The projector is the Kodak Carousel designed for the production of slide vis¬
-AV, which is made in Germany by uals, and is also useful for close-up shots.
.odak AG, and is designed for heavy It consists of a Kodak Instamatic camera
Jty operation in industry, commerce and and two copy stands fitted with supplemen¬
iucation. It has a six-pole socket for tary lenses which automatically compen¬
)nnecting a remote control unit, interval sate focus for areas of 10in sq. and 3in Kodak Ektagraphic Visualmaker.
mer or slide synchroniser, and is sup- sq. The makers say the equipment will
lied with a tungsten-halogen lamp enable anybody to make 2 x 2in slides at
£4V, 250W). The slide carrier as a uni- an economical cost without photographic
srsal type which takes all forms of cur- skill. Lighting for copying is provided by
mtly used slide mounts, and has a cap- a flashcube. The Kodak Instamatic camera
city of 88 slides. It uses a udrop feed” can be used in the normal manner away
rrangement which causes the slide to from the copying stands.
[iter the projector by gravity, thus there
: no risk of damaging slides by jamming. Further details of any of these items can
I thermal cut-out is fitted which operates be obtained from Kodak branches in all
hould the unit overheat. capital cities.
The super-8 camera, Kodak Ektagraphic
, features automatic exposure control
uitable for films up to 160ASA and is
quipped with an extra-fast f/1.8, 9.5 to
5mm zoom lens; a battery powered
aotor which drives super-8 film at 12,
8, 24 or 32 frames per second; power
»r manual zooming mechanism; built-in
low-light signal;” bright frame viewfinder
diich shows the view being recorded for
II zoom settings. Normal operation ds Kodak Ektagraphic 8
rom three Mallory 88 cells, but an auxi- Camera.
iary battery case provided contains three
nore cells which can be used in parallel
rith the internal cells, to give increased
ife and to facilitate operation in very
:old temperatures, when battery efficiency
night be affected. Kodak Carousel S-AV
The Kodak Ektagraphic Visualmaker is heavy duty slide projector

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HEWLETT-PACKARD AUSTRALIA
PTY. LTD. announces that Mr John A.
Warmington, director and general mana¬
ger of the company, left Melbourne in
December to confer with executives of
>he parent company at Corporate Head¬
quarters, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.,
ind to discuss plans for future develop-
nent of the Hewlett-Packard organisation
n Australia and New Zealand. He will
'isit most of the 12 manufacturing divi-
;ions throughout the U.S.A. and the
Jnited Kingdom and will confer with
larketing personnel within the Canadian
nd U.K. marketing organisations before
^turning to Melbourne in February.
PLESSEY ELECTRONICS has appoint-

i Mr John Deam as sales manager of
5 Vinten Division, which manufactures
obile radiotelephone equipment. Prior to Two examples of the Hewlett-
ining Plessey, Mr Deam was Victorian Packard custom-designed micro-
anager of Philips Telecommunications
J Australia Ltd.
wave diode switches .
INFORMATION ELECTRONICS 80dB and various connector styles.
ID., a new company formed to produce Switches are assembled from off-the-shelf
ie IE 10,000 computer, based on the parts, making it possible to tailor the
jsign of the Intergraphic Computer re- switches to meet particular requirements
rntly completed by a research team at quickly and at low cost.
ie University of N.S.W., plans to begin
roduction in Canberra this month. The The switches are P-I-N diode reflective
ompany has obtained the sole world types in an SPST configuration. Biasing
ights to manufacture the IE 10,000 com- the diodes in the reverse direction allows
uter, and market it commercially, from RF power to pass. When forward biased,
fnisearch Ltd., the research and develop- the diodes shunt the line with a very low
lent company of the University of impedance, reflecting most of the power * RELIABLE
.S.W. Sydney Stock Exchange recently back up the line. They are useful as
?proved listing of Information Electronics attenuators, levellers, pulse modulators, * EFFICIENT
mres on the Exchange. T-R switches, and in other low-power
applications where fast switching time (as * LONG LIFE
PHILIPS ELECTRICAL PTY. LTD. fast as 10 nanoseconds) is needed.
Inquiries should be addressed to Hew¬
* REPLACEABLE BITS
ive advised that many cars taking part
the London-Sydney Marathon were lett-Packard Australia Pty. Ltd., 22-26 * CONTINUOUSLY RATED
luipped with Philips EL 3303 cassette Weir Street, Glen Iris, Victoria, 3146.
ôrders to enable them to make daily * NO WARM UP DELAYS
ports on their progress. Car crews TEXTRONIX AUSTRALIA PTY.
mded in their tapes as they checked in LTD. has moved to a new address, located * NO SWITCH TROUBLES
control points along the route. The at 80 Waterloo Road, North Ryde, N.S.W.
issettes were immediately transcribed on 2113. The company was previously at * NO OPERATOR FATIGUE
e spot for reporters covering the race Foster Street, Sydney.
i enable them to send stories back to f * DOES WORK OF HEAVY IRONS
'dney or London or flown to Australia
>r the use of radio stations. STANDARD TELEPHONES AND
CABLES PTY. LTD. has won a contract ^Weighs less than 1 oz. and
Organisers of the Marathon decided to worth $1.2 million for extensions to the Icompact handle enables girl
uip crews with the recorders and cas¬ Army’s automatic message switching sys¬ I operators to work quickly and
hes, capable of recording for two hours, tem known as STRAD (Signal Transmis¬ [ accurately all day.
ter discussion with executives of Philips sion Reception and Distribution). The
ectrical Pty. Ltd. The Sydney base of contract, let by the Department of Supply, MWnte or phone to
e organisers was also equipped with will increase the capacity of STRAD to ] MELBOURNE: AWA Ltd., 67 9161. HOBART:
^ 3302 cassette recorders for replay of meet the Army’s requirements for the next I AWA Ltd., 3 3836. LAUNCESTON: AWA
1 tapes received by air. Some car crews ten years. STRAD can receive and send a Ltd., 2 1804. ADELAIDE: Newton McLaren
ok musicassettes with them for enter- thousand messages within a few minutes Ltd., 51 0111. BRISBANE: Chandlers Ltd.,
inment during the long drive. without manual operation. Messages are 31 0341. PERTH: AWA Ltd., 28 3425.
automatically grouped according to ad¬ SYDNEY: George Brown & Co. Pty. Ltd.,
HEWLETT-PACKARD in the U.S.A. dresses, priorities and security classifica¬ 29 7031. Electronic Parts Pty. Ltd
533 1277.
s introduced a range of ready-made tions. It is estimated that STRAD saves
stom-designed microwave diode a minute per message, and as the Army
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fact, the circuit is a constant current ar¬
rangement and would charge one cell, or
TECHNICAL BOOKS a dozen in series, at essentially the

same rate. Also, the use of a 15 amp
fuse, in a circuit which automatically
limits the current to a few milliamps,
AND PUBLICATIONS seems rather pointless.

The author also talks about the rela¬
tive merits of recharging with AC and
DC, a distinction which is new to this
reviewer (and the rest of the E.A. staff).
However, even assuming that the distinc¬
an understanding of basic electron devices tion is valid, the claim that the normal
Amplifiers, Oscillators (transistor and tube) used as single stage
and multistage voltage and power ampli¬
life of a cell, under a certain load, can
be increased from 4i minutes to several
FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OS¬ fiers; (3) the methods of interstage coupl¬ hours, simply by charging it with DC, can
CILLATORS, by Robert E Sentz ing and their effect on gain and frequency only be regarded as rubbish.
and Robert A. Bartkowiak. Published bandwidths; and (4) a working knowledge The best that one can say about this
by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., of algebra and trigonometry.” book is that many of the ideas it contains
New York. Soft Covers, 218 pages, The chapter titles are as follows: (1) are good ones and, assuming the reader
9in x 6in. Illustrated with line draw¬ Fundamental Types of Feedback. has the necessary technical background to
ings, graphs, circuits etc. Price in (2) Single Stage Feedback Amplifiers. sort the wheat from the chaff, it could
Australia $4.35, post free. (3) Stability, Phase Shift and Frequency therefore provide some useful circuits as
This is an up-to-date treatment, in some Response. (4) The Simple Oscillatory a guide. In the hands of the inexperienced,
Circuit and Four Terminal LC Oscillators. however, it could lead to waste of money,
depth, of the applications of feedback,
both positive and negative. As such it (5) Crystal Oscillators. (6) Negative disappointment and, in odd cases, a pos¬
Resistance Oscillators. (7) RC Phase Shift sible hazard.
deals with two phases of electronics which, In any case, the Australian reader
superficially, may appear to have little in Oscillators. (8) UHF and Microwave
Oscillators. should consider that many of the com¬
common, i.e., amplifiers and oscillators. ponents, particularly transistors, may not
However, the authors adopt the more Questions and problems based on the
text are given at the end of each chapter, be readily available on the local market.
fundamental approach, essential to a Substitutes would have to be found, if
proper analysis of circuit behaviour, of and a representative number of answers
to the problems, for checking purposes, the reader feels confident to tackle this
treating oscillators as amplifiers with problem, or the project ignored.
positive feedback. are given in the appendix.
While some portions of the text may In all the circumstances: Not particu¬
An idea of the book’s intended role can larly recommended. Our copy direct from
best be gained by quoting from the be useful at lesser levels, we must
emphasise that this book is directed to the publishers. (P.G.W.)
preface. “This text is .. .designed for use
in technical institutes, and junior and those people who are equipped, mathe¬
community colleges.... also as a text in matically, to handle it. Most of the dis¬
industrial training programs for upgrading
currently employed technicians, and in in¬
cussions, and particularly the analyses of
circuit operation and behaviour, employ
Circuit guidebook
dependent self study programs. a mathematical approach — the only TRANSISTOR CIRCUIT GUIDEBOOK,
“The principle objective is to discuss worthwhile one for the serious student. by Byron Weis. Published by Tab
the application of active devices connect¬ For either the student pursuing a course Books, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.,
ed as feedback amplifiers. Both negative of study, or the engineer who desires a U.S.A. Soft covers, 219 pages, 81in
feedback and positive feedback. .. are comprehensive reference on this subject, x 5iin. Illustrated with numerous
discussed. this would appear to be an excellent book. circuit diagrams. U.S. price, $4.95
“The assumed prerequisites are as Our copy from Holt, Rinehart and (Hard covers, $6.95).
follows: (1) A course in DC and AC Winston (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., 79 Whiting This is another of the books aimed at
circuits, including network theorems; (2) Street, Artarmon, N.S.W. 2064. (P.G.W.) presenting a multitude of typical solid
state circuits, designed to perform a wide
variety of functions. As with those review¬
ed elsewhere and in a previous issue
be harder to avoid as the fundamental (December 1968), this one presents a large
Transistor circuits frequency is raised. number of circuits and parts lists, with a
104 EASY TRANSISTOR PROJECTS Project 61 (page 128) an Electronic bare minimum of text. As such, it is
YOU CAN BUILD. By Robert M. Fence Charger, takes more risks with suited to the more experienced experi¬
Brown. Published by Tab Books, safety than we would care to accept. menter than the absolute beginner.
Blue Ridge Summit Pa, U.S.A. Soft Using a standard ignition coil connected A major difference between this book
Covers, 223 pages, 5iin x 8iin. IUtis- virtually to the AC mains it takes no and the two previous ones is that the
lated with numerous circuit dia¬ account of the possible consequences of a circuits in this case come from a number
grams. Price in U.S.A. $3.95. (Hard¬ breakdown between primary and second¬ of well-known organisations: Texas Instru¬
cover $6.95). ary; a situation which could connect the ments, Radio Shack; RCA, Motorola,
Books of this type appear to be passing active mains lead to the bare “fence” and Microwave Associates, to name those
through a minor boom at the present wire. Considering the nature of the circuit, credited in the introduction. As a result,
time; one by the same author was review¬ the pulse it would generate would almost one could reasonably expect that the
ed recently (December, 1968), while an¬ certainly be well in excess of the voltage designs are based on sound engineering
other is reviewed elsewhere in these pages. rating between the transformer windings, principles, an impression which is confirm¬
They are simply a selection of circuits, making the risk of breakdown a very real ed by a closer study of a representative
covering a wide range of relatively simple one. sample.
projects, and presented with a bare mini¬ Project 97 (page 200) describes a Tunnel A further advantage from the reader’s
mum of accompanying text. The circuits Diode lOOKHz Generator. The author point of view, is that the book is
range from the essentially gimmicky, like claims that “ ... almost without excep¬ divided into logical sections, each devoted
“idiot boxes” and “beeper boxes” to quite tion this circuit stacks up to the best of to circuits of a particular device. Thus,
practical ones, such as battery chargers, the crystal types .. .(a highly suspect state¬ we have Tuner and Receiver Circuits,
code practice oscillators, and a large num¬ ment anyway, which he then qualifies) Amplifier Circuits, Test Equipment, Power
ber of gadgets which will appeal to the “... except that variations in temperature Controlling Circuits, Light Controlling
amateur. will affect frequency somewhat.” Circuits, Transmitter Circuits, Special
No constructional details are given, but Project 102 (page 210) describes a trickle Audio Circuits, Special Receiver Circuits,
this is not a serious omission for the charger for a nickel-cadmium cells in a Automotive Accessories, Differential, In¬
majority of such simple circuits. And, un¬ VTVM. The idea is a good one, but the tegrated, and Counter Circuits, Experi¬
like the book reviewed in the December author completely ignores the charge rate mental Circuits, Converter-Inverter Cir¬
issue, the author does make an attempt to requirements dictated by different sizes of cuits, and Television Circuits. Some of the
describe the circuit function. Even where cell. The values given may result in a com¬ sections contain a dozen or more circuits,
this has not been done as thoroughly as pletely inadequate charge for larger cells, a few contain only two or three.
some might like, there is at least a com¬ or may be dangerously high for very small The TV Circuits section contains the
plete circuit which one can study and cells. full circuit and parts list of a solid state
evaluate. And Project 83 (page 170), a Flashlight colour TV receiver, but we doubt whether
Unfortunately, much of the text is not Battery Rejuvenator, must surely take top the author seriously intended this as a
merely inadequate; it is downright mis¬ marks for inaccuracy. There are so many constructional project, since it would be
leading. For example, project 51 (page garbled statements that one hardly knows virtually impossible to construct such a
105) describes a VFO, which it claims where to begin. First, the author implies complex piece of equipment from such
to be more stable than any which can that cells can be rejuvenated after they limited information. On the other hand,
be bought, because it operates at 25MHz “go dead.” In fact if rejuvenation is to it is an interesting example of the current
rather than 8MHz, and therefore errors be successful it must be undertaken early state of the art.
and drift are not multiplied by follow¬ in the discharge cycle. Even more puzzling It would be impossible to list all the
ing multiplier stages. This completely is his warning that the circuit is suit¬ projects, but they range from an RF
ignores the fact that frequency drift is able only for a 1.5 volt cell and that big¬ booster for a SW set to a theramin, from
proportional to frequency and may even ger cells cannot be accommodated. In an emergency marine transmitter to a 60W
PA amplifier, from a ring counter to a
dip oscillator.
As with other books of this type, the
Australian reader must be prepared to
find that some of the solid state and other
components may not be available on the
Australian market. How serious this may
be depends on how adept the individual
is in adapting what is available to suit
the circuit.
Summing up, we would say that this is
a much more successful attempt at this
kind of book than others we have seen
recently. If you have a need for one, this
would seem to be the logical choice.
Our copy direct from the publishers.
(P.G.W.)
Amplifier stages
VOLTAGE AND POWER AMPLIFIERS,
by Robert E. Sentz. Published by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc.
UJS.A. Soft covers, 282 pages, 9in x
6in. Illustrated by numerous circuits
and graphs. Price in Australia, $435.
The author of this book is also the
co-author of another volume (Feedback
Amplifiers and Oscillators) reviewed else¬
where in these notes and, in fact, the
two books should be regarded as supple¬
mentary one to the other. All that was
said of the first book, in regard to its
level in technical literature, the type of
reader to whom it is directed, and the
educational level which he will need,
applies equally to this book. In fact, the
wording of the preface in this regard is
almost identical in the two books.
The chapter titles are as follows: (1)
Introduction. (2) Interstage Coupling
Effects on Gain and Bandwidth. (3) The
Input Impedance of an Amplifier. (4)
Effect on Frequency Response of Incom¬
plete By-passing of Emitter, Cathode, or
Screen. (5) Gain-Bandwidth Product, Pulse
Response of Wide Band Amplifiers. (6)
Frequency Compensation Techniques. (7)
Cathode and Emitter Followers. (8) Special
Forms of Amplifiers. (9) Phase Inverters.
(10) Direct Coupled Amplifiers. (11) Class
A Single-Ended Power Amplifiers. (12)
Push-Pull Power Amplifiers. (13) Class B
and C Tuned Power Amplifiers.
SPECIFICATIONS: At the end of the book there are
Xmitter Audio Frequency Characteristics: answers to problems presented in the text
Frequency: 80m Band 3.54.0 MHz and an appendix of transistor and valve
40m Band 7.0-7.5 MHz 300-3,000 Hz (-6 dB)
parameters.
20m Band 14.0-14.6 MHz Receiver Sensitivity: UV S/N 10 dB As before, we would emphasise that
15m Band 21.0-21.6 MHz (14 MHz) this book is intended for the engineer or
10m A Band 28.0-28.6 MHz advanced student who is mathematically
10m B Band 28.5-29.1 MHz Receiver Selectivity: 2.7 kHz (-6 dB) equipped to digest it. While some portions
10m C Band 29.1-29.7 MHz 5.0 kHz (-55 dB)
of the text may be absorbed at a lower
Communication Method: SSB (A3j) Spurious Rejection Ratio: More than 45 dB level, the approach is essentially mathe¬
AM (A 3H) matical and m some depth.
Image Ratio: More than 60 dB For those who have a need for such
CW (Al)
Undistorted Power Output: More than 1W a book, either as an adjunct to a course
Maximum Input Power: (Xmitter final stage) of study, or as reference book at design
200W (PEP) Receiver Output Impedance: level, this would appear to be a very
SP 500 ohm good book and excellent value for the
Standard Input Power: (Xmitter final stage) PHONE 8 ohm price.
180W (PEP) 120W on 28 MHz band only Our copy from Holt, Rinehart and
Power Consumption (using PS-500AC): Winston (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., 79 Whiting
Antenna Input Impedance: 50-75 ohm 450W (At maximum power output) Street, Artarmon, N.S.W. 2064. (P.G.W.)
250W (Receiving Mode)
Carrier Suppression Ratio: More than 40 dB Tubes and Transistors used:
Single Side Band Ratio: More than 40 dB 17 TUBES, 3 TRANSISTORS, 15 DIODES Circuit treatment
Dimensions: W: 13'A"; H: 8U"; D: Ilf*" ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS, by Samuel
Mic. Input Impedance: High impedance
(dynamic or crystal mic. recommended) Weight: 17.6 lb Seely, Ph.D. Published by Holt, Rine¬
hart and Winston, Inc., New York,
1968. Hard covers, 6in x 9iin,
752 pp., numerous circuits and dia¬
FOR/FOA SYDNEY: TS 500, $491.00 ; PS 500 AC, $98.00 grams. Price in Australia $14.65.
A modem electronics text for the engi¬
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL RADIO DEALER, OR neer, engineering student and advanced
technician. It assumes, in common with
MAIL THIS books of similar aim and stature, that the
reader has a fairly solid background in
modem circuit theory and mathematics.
Please forward free illustrated literature and
specifications on Trio equipment.
This granted, it offers a systematic and
thorough introduction to the operation
(A unit of Jacoby Mitchell Holdings Ltd.)
and analysis of modern electronic circuit¬
Name. ry, with inevitable emphasis on semicon¬
ductors but dealing also with those aspects
Address. 376 EASTERN VALLEY WAY, ROSEVILLE, N.S.W. of thermionic valves and gas tubes which
Cables and Telegraphic Address: 'WESTELEC,' are still relevant.
mw Sydney. Phone: 40 1212 ——. In keeping with the modem outlook of
no ELECTRONICS Australia, January, 7969

the book the author has achieved a high
degree of integration of the “solid-state”
and “tube” approaches to circuit design.
especially critical circuits, designers go
to the trouble of making a note on the
circuit “Do not substitute” where even
PLAN
slight changes in transistor charac¬
At the same time circuits are differentiated
into categories more logical, and of
greater contemporary relevance to an un¬
derstanding of basic operation and for
teristics can upset equipment performance.
In such cases, recourse to technical data
relating to the various substitutes proposed
YOUR
the puprose of analysis. Thus consider¬
able emphasis is placed upon “linear” vs.
“switching” operation, both in connection
is essential. The publishers of this book
point out that they have a companion FUTURE
work, “Transistor Specification Manual” CHOOSE a career in the field of
with different circuits and in connection where characteristics and parameters can ELECTRONICS* — the Nation's most
with the same circuit. be checked. This reviewer feels bound to progressive and fastest expanding
The circuits used for analysis and il¬ point out that there are a number of sub¬
lustration are in many cases derived from stitution books available in which both industry.
modem literature and accordingly the book sets of information are combined. Advancement in this modern
deals quite naturally, not only with valves In addition to the main listing, the science demands technical
and junction transistors, but also with following additional sections are included: ability, a sound knowledge of
FETs, tunnel diodes, unijunctions, ava¬ Recommended Substitutes and Applica¬ basic principles and applica¬
lanche diodes, integrated microcircuits tions. This section lists all the general- tions.
and thyristors. purpose replacement types shown as sub¬ YOU can master the subject by
The chapter headings read as follows: stitutes in the main listing, with their training at the MARCONI SCHOOL
1— Characteristics of Electron Devices; general-purpose applications.
2— Active Network Theory; 3—Tubes and Alphabetical Listing of Applications. and be ready to grasp the oppor¬
Transistors as Circuit Elements; 4—Small This has the same information as the tunities that occur in the three
Signal Untuned Amplifiers; 5—Analog above but arrange in different order — fundamental branches of Radio¬
Computing Circuits; 6—Untuned Power the applications are listed first in alpha¬ technology.
Amplifiers; 7—Small-Signal Tuned Ampli¬ betical order.
fiers; 8—Sinusoidal Oscillators; 9—Modu¬
lation and Demodulation; Iff—Switching
Mode Circuits; 11—Regenerative Switch¬
Terminal Guides. This section has dia¬
grams of transistor bases to allow identi¬
fication of emitter, base and collector.
KNOW
ing Mode Circuits; 12—Sawtooth Genera¬
tors; 13—Electronic Instruments; 14—In¬
tegrated Circuits; 15—Power Supplies.
Each diagram is coded, and the codes
relate to information contained in the
main listing.
WHERE
Each chapter includes worked examples,
and concludes with a set of tuitional prob¬
lems. Throughout the text, many up-to-
Key to Manufacturers. A key to abbre¬
viations for manufacturers used in the
book.
YOU'RE
date topic references are given, while the
book itself ends with two data appendices
and a topic index.
Because of distribution agreements, the
edition sold in Australia is that prepared
for the U.K. market, which has a fore¬
GOING
A = APPLIED SERVICING
In summary, a book which by virtue of word for the U.K. reader. However, the Comprehensive training in the main¬
both its form and content should be most comments applicable to the U.K. do not tenance and repair of radio and
valuable to the practicising engineer and seem to be at variance with Australian television receivers offers substan¬
to the undergraduate engineering student. conditions.
It might well be worthy of consideration Our review copy came from the U.K. tial rewards to competent techni¬
by university and college lecturers as a publishers, but copies can be ordered in cians. Marconi School training covers
text for introductory and advanced elec¬ Australia either directly from the im¬ all aspects of radio and television
tronics courses. porters, Grenville Publishing Company, receiver circuit applications, prac¬
Our copy came from Holt, Rinehart and 401 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000; or tical exercises in fault finding and
Winston (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., who advise through technical book sellers. The Aus¬ alignment procedures.
that copies are in stock at all comprehen¬ tralian price is $2.55 (plus 20c postage if B = BROADCASTING
sive and technical bookstores. (J.R.). ordered by mail). (H.A.T.). A thorough and practical grounding
is available to students in broad- I
casting transmitter performance
Transistor handbook LITERATURE-in brief standards and maintenance tech¬
TRANSISTOR SUBSTITUTION HAND¬ ECONOMIC STUDIES AT THE niques, with individual instruction
BOOK. Published by Foulsham-Sams, NATIONAL LEVEL IN THE FIELD OF in station operation and studio con¬
U.S.A. This edition printed in Eng¬ TELECOMMUNICATIONS (1964-1968) trol and testing.
land by W. Foulsham and Co. Ltd., is a 152-page handbook bound in loose- C = COMMUNICATIONS
Slough, Bucks. Hard covers, 81 x leaf form published by the International Combines all the foregoing, together
5Hn, 128 pages. Australian price Telecommunication Union (I.T.U.). The with radio aids to navigation, mobile
$2.55. handbook is the result of studies carried telephony, marine service applica¬
out by the I.T.U.’s International Tele¬
Constructors wishing to build projects graph and Telephone Consultative Com¬ tion and international wireless tele¬
designed overseas may well find that mittee (C.C.I.T.T.) Special Autonomous graph regulations, qualifying the suc¬
transistors specified are not readily avail¬ Working Party No. 5 (GAS 5, from the cessful student for the Common¬
able here; again, people who have purchas¬ French initials). wealth Government Certificate of
ed imported equipment sometimes have The handbook covers the following Proficiency and the Marconi School
trouble finding exact replacements for subjects: Factors affecting the supply and
faulty transistors. Diploma in Radiotechnology.
demand of telecommunication facilities; Classes are conducted at
This book is intended to cater for those Analysis of demand for telephone stations;
who want to find suggested substitutes Economic factors which determine the 21 Pier Street, Sydney
quickly and easily and who are prepared development of telex and telegraph traf¬ (at the foot of Goulburn Street).
to take the information given at face fic; Investment required for telephone Daily: 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
value, without going into such tedious service; The part of the national economy Evenings: 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
matters as operating parameters! In other devoted to telecommunications, method of or by Home-Study Courses (except
words, the alternatives are given, but no financing. The handbook is available in practical instruction on equipment).
technical data. The only additional infor¬ English, French and Spanish, for 14
mation listed comprises the manufacturers,
an identification number referring to
base diagrams, and an indication of pola¬
Swiss francs, from the Sales Section,
International Telecommunication Union,
Place des Nations, 1211 Geneve 20, Swit¬
STUDY
rity followed by “G” or “S” to indicate
germanium or silicon.
The substitutes types have been selected
by the ubiquitous computer. The introduc¬
zerland.
MARCONI INSTRUMENTATION,
\ NOW
Vol. 11, No. 5(A), September, 1968. Pub¬
tion points out that the substitutes have lished by Marconi Instruments Ltd., of
been selected on the basis of performance U.K. Inquiries to Amalgamated Wireless
and operating parameters, but that the (A'sia) Ltd., Mail Point 23, Box 96, North Send for training
suggested types do not necessarily have Ryde, N.S.W. 2113. Contents: Editorial—
the same physical characteristics of the Standards; Waveguide Rotary Attentuat- syllabus. There is no obligation.
type to be replaced. However, in the case ors, Type 6052 Series; Marconi Instru¬
of power transistors, the computer was ments Calibration Service; AF Power Mea¬ NAME.
programmed to select substitutes having surement; Oscilloscope for the Computer ADDRESS.
similar case styles and dimensions. Age.
The technique of looking up substitutes
without checking on parameters will un¬
doubtedly work well enough in a
DELCO RADIO, Kokomo, Indiana,
U.S.A.. has published an eight-page book¬
the MARCONI SCHOOL of
majority of cases, but it Should be borne let giving essential ratings of Delco power
semiconductors, including silicon NPN
wireless
in mind that in some instances “near G.P.O. Box 2516, Sydney
enough” is not good enough. In some transistors, germanium PNP transistors,
A Service of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd.

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and silicon rectifiers. Copies of this book¬ ATHOM NEWS. Published by Andrew corders, DC and temperature recorders;
let and a data sheet for germanium power Thom Ltd., 261 Broadway, Sydney, Princeton Applied Research Corp. research
transistors 2N441-3 are available on appli¬ N.S.W. 2007. Products review. Contents: instrument modules, boxcar integrator;
cation under company letterhead from the RLC component comparator; New elec¬ Torr X-ray Corp. combination X-ray fluo-
Australian distributors, Industrial and trophoresis apparatus; Colora Mini-oryo- roscope; Vitosonics Ltd. echograph ultra¬
Domestic Equipment Co., P.O. Box 163, stats; Specific ion measurement; Personal sonic flaw detection system, crack depth
Dandenong, Vic. 3175. samplers of airborne contaminants; Mid¬ measurement; Pacific Measurement Inc.
dle-sized rotary vacuum evaporator; Met-
ECCOSHIELD MATERIALS log/lin AC digital voltmeter; Torr Labs.
tler balances; Electronic measurement of
FOLDER. Published by Emerson and mechanical events; Improved densitomet¬ Inc. miniature high voltage relays; F. W.
Cuming, Inc., Massachusetts, U.S.A. In¬ er: Easy routine calorimetric titration; Bell wattmeter transducers. Longer articles:
quiries to Wm. J. McLelland and- Co. Modern system for precision calorimetry; Eddy Current Test Applications; The
Pty. Ltd., The Crescent, Kingsgrove, Electronic analytical balance; Hycel re¬ Characteristics of the Printed Motor.
N.S.W., 2208. Contents: descriptions with agents.
photographs of the variety of shielding B. and R. RELAYS POCKET GUIDE.
approaches possible with Eccoshield RF TECHNICALITIES, November, 1968. Published by B. and R. Relays, Temple
shielding materials. Included are: New products magazine published Files, Harlow, Essex, U.K. Contents; de¬
Eccoshield PST pressure sensitive metallic by Technico Electronics, P.O., Box 12, tails of B. and R. most popular relays,
taoe with conductive adhesive; Eccoshield Marrickville, N.S.W. 2204. Contents: A contactors and reed switches, and similar
MNF conductive fabric; Eccoshield VX range of new products including Radio equipment from Siemens and Halske,
and VY conductive calks and sealer; Research Inc. AM/CW crystal controlled Adams apd Westlake, Benedikt and Jager,
Eccoshield ES conductive surface coat¬ generator; Measurement Inc. FM signal Allied/Versa and Gordos. Format: fold-
ing; Eccoshield SO and CO conductive generator; Rustrak Ltd. strain gauge re- out sheet in slim plastic pocket book. Q
greases. Shielding performance in terms
of insertion loss possible with most of the
approaches described is about lOOdB. Notes and Errata iiimiimiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiMtii
MULLARD TECHNICAL COMMU¬ FIELD - EFFECT TRANSISTOR for constructors of the above projects
NICATIONS, Vol. 10, No. 94, July, 1968, AVAILABILITY: Cannon Electric to substitute the type MPF106, a high
contains the following articles: Ger¬ (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Australian agents for frequency device with tighter specifi¬
manium microwave diodes for broadband Motorola Semiconductors, 'have advis¬ cations and a slightly higher cost.
mixer and low-level detector applications; ed that the MPF105 N-channel JFET
Advanced techniques in radio frequency CAPACITOR TESTER, November,
heating generator design; dielectric heater used in our Guitar Preamp with
Vibrato (November, 1968), Solid State 1968. (Reader Built It): The 6AM5
using half-wave line at 30MHz; A 400KHz
induction heater of advanced design for Volt-Ohm Meter (December, 1968), cathode follower in the circuit on page
powers up to 60KW; A 300KHz induction and the Keyless Organ (January, 1969) 99 is shown with the supressor grid
heater of advanced design for powers has recently been superseded by the connected to the plate via pin 6. In
up to 120KW/240KW. Inquiries to Mul- JEDEC type 2N5459. The latter is fact this grid is internally connected
lard-Australia Pty. Ltd., 25-43 Clarence virtually identical with the MPF105 to the cathode in the 6AM5 and pin 6
Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. has no internal connnection.
except for an uprated dissipation
FAIRCHILD SHORT FORM CATA¬ (310mW at 25 degrees Q, and may
MODEL CONTROL TRANS¬
LOGUE. Published by Fairchild Australia therefore be used in all of the above
MITTER, December, 1968. (Reader
Pty. Ltd., 420 Mt. Dandenong Road, projects without modification.
Croydon, Victoria, 3136 (P.O. Box 151, Built It): The type number of TR3 is
Croydon). Contents: A three way Cannon Electric also advises that in incorrectly shown in the circuit dia¬
reference to preferred devices in the Fair- cases of temporary local unavailability gram as a 2N3643. This should be an
child range (1) Type No. to Applications. of the 2N5459 it would be possible AC128. B
(2) Applications to Feature Parameters to
Type No. (3) Type No. to Specification.
Other sections—Special Features; Physical
Dimensions; Integrated Circuits; Index Jo
Application Notes; The Story of Fair-
child Quality Control; Representatives
and Distributors.
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mould designs, application selector table
so can CONTACT
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M.I. CONTACT, issue 9 (E). Published
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Ryde, N.S.W. 2113. Contents: Ml-Sanders
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"FjESPITE the initial reservations felt by
many people, particularly with refer¬
ence to servicing, the printed circuit is
now firmly established in most types of
electronic equipment, ranging from the
incredibly cheap pocket radios that have
flooded the country in recent years, to
some of the most sophisticated profes¬
sional equipment available. Its origins lie
in weaponry — a heritage unfortunately
common to many good “electronic” ideas,
but printed circuitry is, and indeed has
been for some time, an attractive system
for the amateur who constructs his own
equipment, for it solves the mechanical
problems of component mounting and
eliminates the chores of wiring — as well
as facilitating a neat and workmanlike job.
For the amateur who has so far shied
away from etching his own boards, a new
system is now available, which is both
economical and easy to use, yet with care,
is capable of excellent results. Known as
Cir-kit, the system utilises bakelite boards,
similar to those used commercially, in con¬
junction with self-adhesive copper strip.
This is l/16in or l/8in wide — easily cut
with scissors or a model knife — and
attaches to the boards rather like a piece
of Sellotape. The adhesive is very efficient,
although the bond is not quite as good as
that on pre-laminated boards — which
means that care is needed when soldering
INSTANT CIRCUITS
not to overheat the copper. However, any¬
one who is competent to solder a A new method of making component boards
transistor or capacitor without causing
damage should have no trouble, and the
using self-adhesive copper strip.
adhesive improves with aging, so that
long-term stability is satisfactory. Layouts TWIN-TWENTY PRE-AMPLIFIER *CIR- KIT'LAYOUT
can normally be planned using the
theoretical circuit diagram as a guide, and VR2 STANDARD OR PERFORATED BOARD MAY BE USED
boards may be pre-punched or drilled i30-i~RiTT-gE
according to requirements. With the pre¬ SIB —
punched board, the strip can either be VR2*
VRI —
laid over the holes, and then punched
through with a small drill or a watch¬
maker’s screwdriver, or it can be laid +
alongside the holes and component leads
are inserted through the board, folded
over and soldered (see photo). The former 09
method permits a more compact layout.
A few tips on planning layouts. Always
be sure that the component spaces you
allocate are adequate — it is preferable 1 ,
to purchase the bits before embarking on
1
cie)—
this task, although capacitors are avail¬
able in literally dozens of shapes for OUTPUT
board mounting and resistors are more or OV
less of standard size, dependent on ratings. VR5*
Avoid siting adjacently on to your layout RADIO VR4 VR4 S2
components which are in different stages FOR CONNECTION SEE LABEL ON BOARD
—as this can lead to instability. If
instability does occur, of course, Cir-kit
does permit alterations to be made,
although it is as well to investigate the
problem before redesigning sections of the
board for it may not prove necessary.
The excellence of the system, however,
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soles, the first consisting of a Raca! re¬
Bushfires — WICEN provides a service ceiver, an Eddystone EA12 receiver and a
Labgear LG300 transmitter. The trans¬
mitter is equipped with a VFO and has a
single 813 in the final stage. It runs 150
Members of the Wireless Institute of Australia WICEN watts on the amateur bands. On the
organisation in New South Wales gave valuable assistance Museum roof there is a Mosley (Ameri¬
can) tower with Type TA36 multiband
during the disastrous Blue Mountains bushfires. antenna. This was installed by the Minis¬
try of Works.
‘The second console is equipped with
a Collins Type 75S-3B receiver, a Collins
By Pierce Healy, VK2APQ* KWM2 transceiver, a Collins VFO Type
312B-5 and a Collins linear amplifier Type
30L-1, giving 40Q watts PEP output. Other
A very worthwhile adjunct to official G. Clarke VK2ZXD equipment on display included a Bendix
communication channels was provided by I. MacKenzie VK2ZIM frequency meter, a Ferrograph tape re¬
members of the New South Wales Wire¬ S. Little VK2ZLS corder, a modulation indicator, a reflecto-
less Institute Civil Emergency Network D. Downie VK2ZZD meter, selsyn indicator, R.F field indicator
when disastrous bushfires ravished the I. Avery VK2ZIA and an aerial tuning unit. In short, the
Blue Mountains district, west of Sydney, Also shortwave listeners: whole set-up is calculated to generate a
during the last week in November 1968. M. Sheppard high-intensity envy in the minds of visi¬
When the emergency first arose, K. K. Rowe tors, especially those who happen to be
Moore VK2AVN, established a base sta¬ J. Vale. nomadic Australian radio amateur opera¬
tion at the emergency fire headquarters, tors.
Springwood, and quickly had a 146MHz Many others offered their services but “One display case contained some
mobile net in operation. the situation eased and they were not ‘home-brew’ equipment, including a be-
During the first few days of the emer¬ called upon. A. Bles, VK2AVA, also assis¬
ted by making available equipment to
t inner’s radio receiver made by Peter
mith, aged 15 years, whidh would com¬
gency this net provided back-up com¬
the Civil Defence authority. It is also pare with the best work of any Australian
munication outlets' for the overloaded
official channels and a large volume or understood that a number of amateur Youth Radio Scheme member.
operators manned the C.D.O. communica¬ “Although GB2SM is primarily a dem¬
traffic was handled. During the emergency
tion units. onstration installation, it is easily seen
a number of WICEN operators from
Sydney travelled to the fire area to assist Among those who were participating as that the Radio Society of Great Britain
ana relieve the local operators; also, the members of the Civil Defence units were: has had considerable interest in the pro¬
division’s official station, VK2AWI, was D. Wheaton VK2AWW ject. Excellent displays of RSGB publi¬
manned at Wireless Institute Centre, N. Walker VK2ZNS cations, maps, books, certificates ana gen¬
Crows Nest, and handled traffic between R. Lopaz VK2BRL eral amateur radio material serve to draw
the Blue Mountains and Sydney. M. Pleffer VK2MP attention to the advantages and means of
At the peak of the emergency, several B. Neurath VK2ZJN adopting amateur radio as a fascinating
special links were established at the A. Morgan VK2AMY hobbv. The fact that the Museum is in¬
request of the Civil Defence authorities, G. Drew — — variably crowded with parties of school
including one to handle traffic relating to N. Bennett — — children ensures that GB2SM makes a
residents being evacuated following the The Civil Defence net operated on serious impact on ‘Young England.’
loss of their homes, who were being 3732KHz. “During the demonstrations the specta¬
moved to the Penrith area. tor area is full of youngsters — and a
RADIO STATION GB2SM sprinkling of adults — with ears strained
During the operation three channels on
the 146MHz band and two on the 53- The story of this unique station came to hear voices of amateurs from distant
MHz band were in use. from Rex Black, VK2YA, following his parts of the globe. During my visit contact
visit overseas. Rex recommends all Aus¬ was made with Steve KlZVP/Mobile in
Those who assisted during the operation tralians who visit London should make a Boston. Steve was operating a Ford
of the WICEN net were: visit to the world-famous British Museum. station waggon with one hand at 75-
w. Moore VK2HZ He goes on: “Touring Australian ama¬ mph and a Swan 350 with the other!
w. Cromie VK2MZ teurs will have a special interest in the Another QSO was with Bob W4CDC, who
B. Lear, VK2ASZ excellent radio station, operated by the was putting out a ‘five by eight’ SSB
A. Outtrim VK2EX Museum staff, under the call sign GB2SM. signal from his 49ft tower.
D. Boyd VK2NR “Mr Voller and Mr Davidson are the “The radio section of the museum —
R. Pinning VK2CT two staff members qualified to operate the apart from the GB2SM setup — is quite
I- Bailue VK2TN equipment, and each day, at 10.30 a.m. fascinating, with a display of ancient
F- Hill VK2HQ and 3 p.m., demonstrations of radio receivers and transmitting equipment going
J. Greenhalgh VK2ADF communication are made for the benefit back to the days of coherers, loose
T. Kinsella VK2FK of the people visiting the Museum. Most couplers, spark transmitters and similar
D. Fullerton VK2DU of these demonstrations are conducted on nostalgic impedimenta. Even without the
H. Lapthome VK2HL the amateur bands, but the conditions of radio attractions, the British Museum is a
V. Cole VK2VL licensing are quite unusual to Australians, must for any tourist in London and it
P. Campbell VK2AXJ as this station is classed as a “Govern¬ certainly cannot be ‘taken in* at one visit
D. Miller VK2GN ment Radio Station” and, as such, it is in only.
K. Woodward VK.2BAU order for the operation to include con¬ “It appears that the establishment of
G. Post VK2BGP tacts with non-amateur stations. amateur radio stations in museums is not
R. Grevas VK2AQX “In fact, regular schedules are main¬ often done. The Franklin Institute in the
P. Gibson VK2LL tained with the island of Tristan da Cunha United States of America operates an
A. Smith VK2ZFZ in the Atlantic Ocean. The station is amateur station and one museum in
M. Norman VK2ZMN licensed by the Ministry for Science and Sweden is similarily equipped.”
D. Clift VK2ZDE Education, not bv the G.P.O., although Rex concluded with an expression of
A. Griffard VK2ZMV the call sign is allocated by the G.P.O. thanks to Mr Davidson and Mr Voller
R. Walker VK2ZLX “The equipment used and displayed in for the friendly meeting with them. They
C. Jones VK2ZDD the station is, for the most part, on loan are always very pleased to welcome itine¬
N. Dietch VK2ZXC from the manufacturers. Some has been rant amateur operators from the “colon¬
G. Cruickshank VKAZDR donated, and hardly any had been pur¬ ies.” He also expressed the hope that it
J. Bennett VK2ZGB chased from Museum funds. might be possible for the Wireless Insti¬
R. Ronai VK2ZRZ “It is interesting to note that American tute of Australia to arrange with local
Collins gear comprises the major part of authorities to set up a similiar service to
.imiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiuimiimiimiiiHmtitmiiitKiuuimmimuMmMmHiHitm provide the public with an interesting
the installation and this is because British
manufacturers failed to see the advertising demonstration of radio communication.
* News and notes of Divisional and
value in having their equipments on dis¬
Club activities submitted for inclusion play while the Americans seized the op¬ R&G.B.
in these columns should be forwarded portunity to make equipment available as The Radio Society of Great Britain has
direct to Pierce Healy, 69 Taylor St., an advertisement for their products. now moved to new premises and in future
Bankstown, N.S.W., 2200. “The station comprises two main con¬ all correspondence should be addressed
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INTRICATE
Among the decisions made by Study each one providing a separate channel.
Groups of the International Radio Con¬ Another report dealt with the possible
sultative Committee (C.C.I.R.) at a meet¬ use. of satellites for aeronautical and
ing in Geneva was: “The formation of maritime communication. This work could
an International Working Party to study
the use of the geostationary orbit for com¬
munication satellites.” It was decided that
the Working Party should be under the
chairmanship of the United Kingdom with
lead to an improvement in communica¬
tion with aircraft flying over sea or over
areas where ground communication ser¬
vices are restricted.
WORK with
A further report dealt with the use
the following administrations participat¬ of satellites for the distribution of radio
ing: Australia, Canada, Federal Republic and television programs and also with the
of Germany, France, Japan, Poland, possibility of direct broadcasting from
United Kingdom, United States of satellites.
America, Union of Soviet Socialist Other subjects discussed included tech¬
Republics. niques to improve the quality in maritime
A draft study program was drawn up radio communication services; charac¬
which included the study of: teristics of self-supporting antennae for
1. Those technical characteristics of use on ships; and the introduction of auto¬
communication-satellite systems which matic direct printing telegraph equipment
affect the utilisation of the geostationary for ships.
satellite orbit, and the inter-relationship Much of the work carried out is in
between them. preparation for the next World Admini¬
2. The technical criteria that should strative Space Conference which the I.T.U.
be used to ensure an orderly develop¬ plans to hold at the end of 1970 or
ment aiming at the most efficient and early in 1971.
effective use of the geostationary satel¬ This information is included in these
lite orbit. notes to enable thinking amateurs to
3. The extent to which it may be consider some of the possible avenues for
feasible and desirable to adopt preferred experimentation in the VHF/UHF field
technical characteristics for different and as an insight into things to come
geostationary communication-satellites on the international scene.
and earth stations in order to imorove The 1970-1971 I.T.U. conference could
the overall effectiveness of use of the affect the higher amateur frequency allo¬
orbit. cations and this should be an incentive
Some of the factors to be taken into to amateurs to subscribe to the W.I.A.
account by the Working Party are: Designed
I.T.U. fund and support the aims of the specifically for
The tolerable levels of interference International Amateur Radio Union
noise in different satellite systems. instrument and
Region III organisation. electronic tech¬
The apportionment of thermal, inter¬
ference and intermodulation noise. nicians to handle fine,
precision work, the
The radiation patterns of the earth
Elliott-Lucas 4V2" size
station and satellite antennae.
Factors affecting the multiple use of W.I.A. ACTIVITIES | ‘1000’ series is available
in Box Joint or Single
the same frequencies within a single Attention is drawn to the change in Joint Tools. All bright
communication-satellite. the rules of the John Moyle Memorial finish, in individual Display
Errors in communication-satellite National Field Contest appearing in these Packs or in Plastic Tool
position and attitude. notes. The amendment has been made in Roll sets of three or six.
Polarisation discrimination. accordance with the decision of Federal
Also: “The adoption of a draft study Council at the 1968 Federal Convention
program looking forward to the possible held in Sydney.
use of frequencies above 10GHz for The period of the contest has been ex¬
satellite communication.” tended to a continuous period of 26 hours.
This study program will consider the Stations may operate during any conse¬
possible use of such frequency bands to cutive 24-hour period within the 26 hours.
satisfy the requirements for wide fre¬ It had been the expressed view of many DIAGONAL
quency bands for communication-satellite contestants that the finishing time of 6 CUTTING
systems. Since generally the available p.m. (0800 GMT) was too late in the NIPPERS
bandwidth of components is proportional eastern states. This change will allow
to their operating frequency, the use of contestants in the eastern states to finish
frequencies above 10GHz would facilitate at 4 p.m. (0600 GMT) should they so
the design of wide-band communication- desire but will not interfere with con¬ SNIPE NOSE PLIERS
satellite systems. testants in the western states should they
Despite the greater difficulties arising wish to continue until 0800 GMT (4 p.m.
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above 10GHz, the use of these higher fre¬
quencies could offer some technical ad¬ SNIPE NOSE SIDE
vantages. These include greater facilities NEW SOUTH WALES CUTTING PLIERS
to provide multiple narrow-beam transmis¬ Last month’s notes had the news of
sions from a single satellite, and the Don Miller’s election as president of the
ability to make use of more satellites New South Wales Division, following the
occupying the same frequencies in a given resignation of Keith Finney. A typogra¬ FLAT NOSE PLIERS
arc of geostationary orbit than is pos¬ phical error was made in Don’s call sign
sible in lower frequency bands. which should have read VK2GN.
Of the many reports presented at the The VHF and HF antenna system has
meetings, one that should be of great been completed for the communication
interest to developing countries deals with centre at Wireless Institute Centre, 14 ROUND NOSE PLIERS
the subject of methods of modulation Atchison Street, Crows Nest. Provision
in satellite communication systems and the has been made for the 52MHz and
multiple access problem, i.e. the use of a 146MHz bands, as well as a trap vertical
satellite by many earth stations. The use for the 3.5MHz and 7.0MHz bands. END CUTTING
of new methods of modulation such as The centre was used to handle emer¬ NIPPERS
pulse code modulation (PCM) could gency traffic for the first time during the
possibly ease the problem of providing disastrous bush fires in the Blue Moun¬
satellite communications for countries tains on Thursday, November 28, 1968.
which have a relatively small amount of The antenna systems had only been com¬ Australian Representatives:
traffic. pleted the previous weekend.
The system of modulation used at pre¬
sent, wide-band frequency modulation, can
provide only a limited number of
On Sunday, December 1, 1968, the first
long distance multi-repeater test was suc¬
cessfully carried out by members of the
THOMAS
channels within the bandwidth used. With New South Wales VHF group. During
PCM, a county could be assigned a
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duration which is repeated say every
the Sunday morning news broadcast from
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The callsigns of those present were: Day holiday weekend. It was thought that
the holiday weekend could result in an
VALE VK2s:
BTK John.from Ballina; increased attendance from New South
It is with deep regret that the death Wales members.
BB Eddie, .from Murwillumbah;
is recorded of Phil Renshaw, a Life AIM Ivan, . from Sydney; A period of silence was observed in
Member of the New South Wales AQR Bob, .from Avoca memory of the late Bill Selby, VK4WS,
Division of the Wireless Institute of who had been a staunch supporter of
GI Keith, .from Maclean; these family gatherings. At the invitation
Australia. Phil was a signatory to the BGF Geoff,.from Taree;
Memorandum and Articles of of the chairman, Ivan Agar, VK2AIM
ZLQ Laurie,. from Murwillumbah; (past president of the N.S.W. Division
Association of the N.S.W. Division A VS Ivan, .from Murwillumbah;
when it was incorporated in 1922. W.I.A. and representing the Divisional
BGG Jack, .from Lismore; Council) spoke briefly and said that the
Also ZFS Ted, .from Lismore;
Bob Pinning, VK2CT, a member main purpose of his attendance was to
ZES Horde, . from Nimbin; express his appreciation to the nothem
of the Blue Mountains Branch, who BEJ Ewart, from Murwillumbah;
collapsed and died on returning members for the way they had taken up
KA John, .from Lsimore. this idea of family get-togethers so enthus¬
home after assisting in fighting the
bush fires in the Blue Mountains dur¬ VK4s: iastically and made a success of them. He
ing the emergency reported in these LW Graham, .from Brisbane; urged that all concerned never let these
notes. ES Herb,. from Brisbane; “Famfests” die out.
To the families of both these mem¬ FA Don, .from Brisbane;
bers, deepest sympathy is extended
from their many friends.
XY George, . from Brisbane;
RE Ron, .from Brisbane;
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
XP Geoff, . from Brisbane; For the past eight years the journal
SA Stan, .from Brisbane; of the South Australian Division has been
where a repeater was manned by Ross ZDC Doug, .from Brisbane; edited by Brian Austin, VK5CA. Due
Mudie, VK2ZRQ, and powered from 12- ZFD Ross, .from Brisbane; to a bout of ill health Brian has been
volt batteries. From there, the relay was ZRM Roy, . from Brisbane; forced to relinquish the position. The
through the Orange Radio Club Repeater PJ Peter, .from Brisbane; appreciation of the council and members
at Mount Canobolas, near Orange; then ZC Dave, . from Brisbane; of the division for the service he has
to Mount Ginini south-west of Canberra, TF Rod, . from Ipswich; given to the W.I.A. has been expressed
where a battery-powered repeater was HW Dave, . from Ipswich; by bestowing honorary life membership
manned by Chris Jones, VK2ZDD. The ZN Wayne, .from Ipswich; of the division.
final stage was to Reg Miles, VK1ZMR, ZLG George, .from Ipswich; As from the December issue, the jour¬
in Canberra, who gave a short resume of RG Ron, .from Ipswich; nal will be edited by Alan Isaachsen,
news on behalf of the Canberra Radio GT Warren, .from Ipswich; VK5ZEI. Alan’s address is 24 Seafield
Society. CR Cyril, .from Ipswich; Avenue, Kingswood, South Australia 5062.
Reports on the test by members through¬ LX/M Merv, .from Ipswich; The results of the intrastate contest
out the State indicated that reception of ZAT Ross, . from Bribie Island; were:
the Canberra signals, relayed through FK Geoff, . from Rockhampton; Metropolitan Section—Full Licensees:
VK2WI on 7.146KHz, was very satisfac¬ KH Keith, . from Toowoomba; A. C. Rechner, VK5EK . . 14280 points
tory. HZ Jim, . from Gympie; Country Section—Full Licensees:
The purpose of the test was to check ZDA Mike, .from Broadbeach; J. S. Burns, VK5UJ .... 1060 points
the feasibility of using links to relay MY Doug, . from Gold Coast. Metropolitan Section-Limited Licensees:
news of interest during divisional broad¬ After lunch, at a short meeting chaired A. W. Attema, VK5ZAR .. 13984 points
casts and later as a system whereby Country Section—Limited Licensees:
VHF communication could be made with by Eddie VK2BB, it was decided that the
next “Famfest” would be held at Kings- V. L. Schwinger, VK5ZSV . 60 points
various areas of the state. cliff, on the New South Wales side of the C.W. Section:
Central Coast Branch A. J. Hewitt, VK5XK . . . . 561 points
border, on the Sunday of the Six-Hour
A vote taken at the November meeting
of the Central Coast Branch was unani¬
mously in favour of continuing the club
meetings at Kariong Hall. The meeting
was treated to an excellent lecture on the
use of integrated circuits in receiver con¬
struction, by Ian Fyfe, VK2ZIF.
The final date for the annual field day
of the branch had not been decided at
Iflfjudic drover.
the time these notes were being prepared. For the past several months our advertisement asked you the question—WHAT
Blue Mountains Branch IS A PICK-UP FOR?—and we have been most gratified by the response from
A successful field day organised by several hundred readers for information about the Australian-manufactured
members of the Blue Mountams Branch M.B.H. magnetic pick-up. From this—we are glad to say—there are many more
was held at Lawson on Sunday, Novem¬ music lovers deriving the benefit of beautiful music from M.B.H. Pick-Ups. Now
ber 17, 1968. There were 43 registrations we are going to give you something else to ponder on—
with visitors from Forbes, Bathurst, Gos- THE M.B.H. HEAD AND EQUIDYNE ARM
ford and Sydney. Field events, all held on
the 144MHz band, were keenly contested. An Integrated Design
A novelty 146MHz “Talk-in” event, where The M.B.H. “L” head is made to be used in M.B.H. arms. These arms
contestants lost points for each question are of original design and in fixing the compliance of a head, the arm has to
asked, reduced transmitting activity' to a be considered. Similarly, in designing the arm, the head and its compliance
minimum and was a test of patience on must be considered.
the part of the operators. Most other manufacturers make heads to fit “any arm,” and others make
arms to take any make of head. How can a pick-up head be put into any one
QUEENSLAND of the many quite different arms on the market, and each time give the same per¬
formance? Or, can one arm suit all the different heads available? One must
Members of the Queensland Division admit that this hardly seems reasonable. M.B.H. heads and arms suit each
W.I.A. have been asked by the Divisional other, and perform in a predictable and balanced fashion, avoiding resonances
Council to give serious thought to nomi¬ at troublesome frequencies.
nating for the 1969 election to Council. Two series of the famous “M.B.H. Equidyne” arms are now available. The
Bribie Island has been selected as the standard “Equidyne” and the “Equidyne 1L” The latter is matched to the
venue for the 1969 State convention and “L-li” type heads. The standard “Equidyne” uses the “L-3” heads. These
arrangements are in the hands of Ross arms are set to track the heads at H grams and 3 grams respectively. These
Cuttle, VK4ZAT. are not the lightest usable weights for these heads, but the best tracking
A Famfest weights.
The unique “Famfest” gathering was
held at Currumbin on the south coast of / .
7 you haven't read the technical brochure about M.B.H Pick-ups then
Queensland on Sunday, November 17, write for one now. And shortly we'll let you know about the M.B.H .
1968. It is the only gathering in Australia Belt-Driven Turntable to go with the Pick-Up.
where W.I.A. members and their families
from two states hold a combined family
picnic. There were no organised events. %jourS Sincerely,
The weather was perfect, eyeball QSOs
being the order of the day, both for the
OMs and XYLs while the children made
use of the nearby beach.
The total attendance was 124, which
included 13 New South Wales and 26
Queensland licensed amateur operators.
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ren 39; visitors 15. Other amateurs present
were Ian VK3MO, Pat ZL1AXB and Bill Phone 34-6539
VK9WD.
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numbers, are able to keep more organised
W.I.A. YOUTH RADIO SCHEME and possibly run more smoothly. Some
of the other clubs lacking in numbers and
not always with proper supervision pos¬
sibly do not function as effectively or
During 1968 the Wireless Institute of limited amateur operator’s licence). They efficiently but they are achieving some¬
Australia Youth Radio Club Scheme con¬ have a rendezvous and they arrange to thing — and this I think is important.
tinued to provide a source of instruction pick up the boys in their own vehicles “As yet I have not visited all the coun¬
and education for school students and at a certain spot and then convey them try clubs. It has not been convenient to
young people wishing to increase their six or seven miles out to the old R.A.A.F. do so, but I hope within the next 12
knowledge of radio and electronics. With radio room at the aerodrome which has months to have called on all our affiliated
the commencement of the school year in been made available to the boys by the clubs in the country and made their
1969 it is anticipated that several new Port Pirie council. acquaintance and do whatever is possible
clubs will be formed. To obtain the maxi¬ “On arrival they are divided up into to help them.”
mum benefit and assistance, club leaders their various groups and gradings. Some John’s reply to a question regarding an
are urged to register with their state su¬ are busy building equipment, some are appeal made for assistance in forming and
pervisors as early as possible. doing Morse code practice, others are running a Youth Radio Club in Adelaide,
Details of the Youth Radio Club doing theory under the guidance of the was:
Scheme can be obtained from: four instructors. This continues until about “There has been no one come forward
Federal Co-ordinator: J. Webster, 25 9.30 p.m. when it is time to close down so far. This is a great pity, because there
Bayview Avenue, Earlwood, N.S.W. 2206. and return to Port Pirie. is an urgent need now for a club in Adel¬
N.S.W. Supervisor: D. Jeanes, Villa “I might add, it is quite a noisy session aide. There are so many boys who have
Maria, Ayr Street Rockdale, N.S.W. 2216. and the boys seem not only to be interest¬ left school and of course cannot be as¬
ed in their radio activities, they appear sociated with any high school activity.
Victorian Supervisor: M. Plummer, 71 Some may have left school and be looking
Keran Street, Strathmore, Victoria 3041. also to be enjoying themselves at the
same time. I was impressed with Bert’s for somewhere they can apply themselves
South Aust. Supervisor: Rev R. Cuth- manner of handling this session, allowing to this study and this hobby. The only
bertlet, 2 Claring Bould Road, Christies a certain amount of licence and a certain hold-up is the lack of volunteers to super¬
Beach, South Australia 5165. amount of amusement among the boys to vise and guide these boys and until such
Queensland Supervisor: D. Dwyer, maintain their interest. time as somebody does come forward we
W.I.A. Box 638 G.P.O. Brisbane, Queens¬ cannot get a club under way.
“After the club activities had finished,
land 4001. they were all loaded back into the “There is an urgent need now. I get
Western Australia Supervisor: Rev. Bro. vehicles and dropped off at their respec¬ quite a lot of inquiries from young chaps
J. Morgan, Christian Brothers College, tive homes. I was very impressed with the out of high school, just starting work and
Franklin Street, Leaderville, W.A. 6007. amount of time and effort being expended anxious to continue their interest in elec¬
Tasmanian Supervisor: R. Emmett, 6 by the four enthusiastic instructors and tronics either as a hobby or possibly with
Haig Street, Lenah Valley, Tasmania 7008. administrators in keeping these boys occu¬ some professional future.”
pied for two or three hours of an evening, Full details of the W.I.A. Youth Radio
The interest, enthusiasm and work be¬ Club Scheme in South Australia, can be
ing done in promoting Youth Radio Club getting them out to the club room and
getting them safely home again. I feel obtained from:
Scheme activities, and the opportunities
to learn more about radio communication that this is one Youth Radio Club that is State Cordinator, Rev. Bob Guthberlet,
and electronics made available through serving a very useful purpose in the local VK50D, 2 Claring Bould Road.
the scheme to young people, are illustrat¬ community. Christies Beach, 5165,
ed by an interview recently recorded by “The general pattern is followed fairly or
Harry Roberts, VK5MY, with John Allan. closely by other clubs — Port Pirie is, of
VK5UL, for a W.I.A. broadcast from course, one of the larger clubs. This would Secretary, Allan Dunn, 18 McKinlay St,
VK5W1. John is a councillor of the apply to Elizabeth, who, with their larger Elizabeth Downs, 5113.
South Australian Division of the W.I.A.
and is Y.R.C.S. liaison officer.
“My business activities make it neces¬
sary for me to visit country areas at odd
times throueh the year and I take ad¬
vantage of these trips to establish personal
contact with as many of the country
clubs as I can, when I am in their
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Elizabeth Amateur Radio Club
The Elizabeth Amateur Radio Club held
a very successful “end of the year” night
for the Youth Radio Group with over 70
persons in attendance. Mr J. Ladbrook of
The Federal Contest Committee of the Wire¬ 6. Serial numbers consisting of RS or RST
the Department of Civil Aviation was the less institute of Australia Invites all Australian report plus three figures commencing with
guest speaker. Tom Laidler. VK5TL, Divi¬ Amateur and Short Wave Listeners to partici¬ 001 and increasing by one for each successive
pate In this Annual Contest, which is held to contact shall be exchanged.
sional President and Geoff Taylor, VK5- perpetuate the memory of John Moyle, whose 7. SCORING:—
TY, Federal Councillor represented the efforts advanced the Amateur Radio Service. (a) Portable/Mobile Stations:
There are two divisions of this Contest For contacts with Portable/Mobile Stations
Wireless Institute of Australia. .one of 24 hours* continuous duration, and outside entrant's Call Area. 15 points.
Certificates were presented to successful one of 6 hours' continuous duration. The six- ror contacts with Portable/Mobile Stations
hour period has been Included to encourage within entrant's Call Area. 10 points.
candidates for the Junior Certificate. The the operator who Is unable to participate for For contacts with Fixed Stations outside
results were: the full 24-hour period. the entrant's Call Area. 5 points.
Operators using 25 watts or less Input For contacts with Fixed Stations within the
Credit: Paul Clemence. to the final stage will be considered for a entrant’s Call Area. 2 points.
Pass: Michael Bloodworth, John Eller- certificate where their activities warrants Its (b) Fixed Stations:
issue. For contacts with Portable /Mobile Stations
shaw, Jeffry Loveday, Robert Worthing¬ DATE:— outside entrant s Call Area. 15 points.
ton. From 060GGMT, 1st February. 1959. to For contacts with Portable / Mobile Stations
0800GMT, 2nd February. 1969. within entrant’s Call Area. 10 points.
Port Augusta Youth OBJECTS:— 8. The following shall constitute Call Areas:
The operators of Portable and Mobile VK1, VK2, VK3, VK4, VK5, VK6, VK7. VK8.
Radio Club Stations within all VK Call Areas will VK9 and VK10.
endeavour to contact other Portable/Mobile 9. All logs shall be set out under the
An Elementary Examination was con¬ and Fixed Stations in Australia and Overseas following headings: Date/Time (GMT). Band.
ducted at the Port Augusta Youth Radio Call Areas. Emission, Call Sign, RST/No. Sent. RST/No.
RULES Received. Points Claimed. Contacts must be
Club on October 26, 1968, at which the 1. There are two divisions, one of six (6) listed In numerical order.
following candidates were successful: hours, and one of twenty-tour (24) hours’ In addition, there shall be a front sheet
duration. The six-hour period for opera-ting showing the following Information:—
Credit Pass: Paul Daniels, John may be chosen from any time during the Niame .
Veljkovic, Henry Zacher. Contest, but the six-hour period so chosen Address .
must be continuous. In each division, there Call Sign .Section
Pass: Dietmar Lindner, David Osborne. are six sections:— Division . (6-hour
*- or 24-hour)
(a) Portable/Mobile Transmitting, phone. Points Claimed .
(b) Portable/Mobile Transmitting, C.W. Call Sign on other operator(s) (If any)....
Prince Alfred College YJLC. (c) Portable/Mobile Transmitting, open. Location of Portable/Mobile Station .
The first Elementary Certificate ex¬ (d) Portable / Mobile Transmitting. Multiple From .hours to .hours
Operation, open only. A brief description of equipment used, and
amination to be held at the Prince Alfred (e) Fixed Transmitting Stations working points claimed, followed by the declaration:—
Portable/Mobile Stations, open only. “I hereby certify that I have operated In
College Youth Radio Club was conducted (f) Reception of Portable/'Mobile Stations. accordance with the rules and spirit of the
on October 30, 1968. The results were as 2. All Australian Amateurs are encouraged Contest."
follows: to take part. Operators will be limited to Signed .
their licensed power. This power shall be Date .
Honours: John Gilbert, Thomas Jones. dellved from a self-contained and fully portable 10. The right Is reserved to disqualify any
Credit: Mark Denton Michael James, source. entrant who, durinq the Contest, has not
(a) Portable—Mobile Stations shall not be observed the Regulations and the Rules of this
David Morrow, Derek South. situated In any occupied dwelling or bul.dlng. Contest, or who has consistently departed from
Pass: Peter Daenke, Jonathon Horner, Portable/Mobile Stations may be moved from the accepted code of operating ethics.
Place to place during the Contest. 11. The decision cf the Federal Contest
Christopher Kneebone. No apparatus shall be set up on the site Manager of the Wireless Institute of Australia
earlier than 24 hours prior to the Contest. Is final and no disputes will be entered Into.
All Amateur bands may be used, but no 12. Certificates will be awarded to the highest
Port Plrie Youth Radio Club cross band operation Is permitted. Cross mode scorer of each section of each division.
operation Is permitted. Additional certificates may be Issued at the
Successful students of the Port Pirie Entrants In Section (d) for Multiple Operator discretion of the F.C.C. The six-hour certificates
Youth Radio Club at the Elementary Certi¬ Stations can set up separate transmitters to cannot by won by a 24-hour entrant.
work on different bands at the same time. 13. RETURN OF LOGS:
ficate examination were: All such units of a Multiple Operator Station All entries must be postmarked not later
Honours: Gregory Mackrill. must be located within an area that can be than February 28. 1969, and be clearly
encompassed by a circle not greater than half marked "John Moyle Memorial National Field
Credit: Michael Meaney, Michael a mile diameter. Day Contest, 1969," and addressed to:
Vawser. For each transmitter of a Multiple Operator Federal Contest Manager, W.I.A..
Station a separate log shall be kept with Box N 1 002, G.P.O., Perth, 6001.
Pass: John Caldecott, Stephan Eberhard, serial numbers starting from 001, and increasing Western Australia.
David Green, Emanuel Kouimtzis. by one for each successive contact. All logs RECEIVING SECTION
of a Multiple Operator Station shall be sub¬ 14. This section is open to all Short Wave
mitted by the operator under whose Call Sign Listeners In VK Call Areas. The rules shall
NEW SOUTH WALES the transmitters are working. No two trans¬ be the same as for the Transmitting Stations,
mitters of a Multiple Operator Station are but may omit the serial numbers received.
For the two months prior to November permitted to operate on the same band at Lops must show the Call Sign of the station
last, 43 Elementary ana five Junior certi¬ any time. heard, the serial number sent by it. and the
3. Amateurs may enter for any section. Call Sign of the station being worked.
ficates were awarded to successful club 4. One contact per station for phone to Scorlno will be on the same basis as for
members in New South Wales. Among phone, also one for C.W. to C.W. per band transmitting stations. It will not be sufficient
Is permitted. Cross mode operation will be to log a station calling CQ. A station may
these were: accepted for scoring. be logged once only for phone and once for
5. Entrants must operate within the terms C.W. in each band.
Lismore Police Boys’ Radio Club of their licences and In particular observe the Awards:—Certificates will be awarded for
Bruce Sunderland, Credit Pass. regulations with regard to portable operation. the highest scorer in each Call Area.
Kim Stevens, Pass.
St. Michael’s High School Radio Club,
Wagga Wagga.
James O’Brien,
Alan Lonsdale,
Andrew McClure,
Paul Salter,
Credit.
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Credit.
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Local oscillator arrangements permit operation with crystal control from any one of eight switched
frequencies in addition to manual tuning.
An intermediate frequency of 10.7 M/Hz is used and bandwidths of 30 kHz and 200 kHz are
provided as standard, the former employing a crystal filter, alternative filters being available to
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The results for the Elementary certifi¬
cate were: Documentary Records ... from page 79
B. McNally, F. Jarvis and S. Wallace
gained Honours.
P. Thompson gained a Credit Pass. Western philosophy. Swearing, happi¬ be quite inexplicable to younger people
N. Ryan and S. Fairlamb gained Pass ness and punning are some of the in the audience. That so many have
marks. other subjects given the eloquent done impressions of them for so long
The Junior Certificate results were: attention of the panel members. is perhaps a rather special kind of
K. James and T. May, Credit pass. tribute to the durable qualities of many
R. Sams, Pass. The expert editing ensures a smooth
presentation from start to finish. An of America’s show business persona¬
The certificates were presented to the lities.
successful members by the Club Patron, album to share with friends who enjoy
Dr R. H. K. McKerihan, at the Club’s the stimulus of good company and On this album Mr Little has added
Christmas meeting in the C.W.A. Hall, conversation. a new dimension, as it were, in what
East Maitland. the cover note describes as “The ridi¬
The club’s building program has been ★ ★ ★ culous sounds of top Broadway tunes
considerably advanced by the donation of sung in the impersonated voices of
material by Mr C. G. Cooke, for the RICH LITTLE’S BROADWAY. Im¬ great non-singing personalities.” On the
erection of a 45ft tower. The donation
was made in appreciation of the work pressions of 32 well-known stars surface a dever idea, but not when
done by the club in the Maitland district. as they might appear on Broad¬ spread out over two sides of an LP.
Work is progressing on the completion way. Rich Little with the CBC And these are only 32 of the 143
of the lecture room at the club’s premises. Network Orchestra. Pariophone voices in the repertoire of Rich Little.
Desks to seat 12 students have been in¬ Stereo, SPMEO 9453. Where time often flies in a live perfor¬
stalled, fitted with morse keys, headphone mance, it drags here as one gravelly
jacks and key switches. The room can Rich Little—one is tempted to call out - of - tune voice follows another.
now be used for telegraphy practice as him Little Richard—did a club season Listening fatigue is the obvious out¬
well as theory lectures. Electronic equip¬ in Sydney about the middle of last come. This performance is dogged by
ment for the project as well as the equip¬ year and I’m told that his act was
ment for the communications centre is the constant laughter of an allegedly
first-dass entertainment. This is per¬
being completed as part of the workshop live audience which laughs its head
haps the secret of impersonations; off at everything, even when it’s not all
program.
At a recent meeting of the Maitland they make a far greater impact when that amusing. The LP record is some¬
Radio Club News publication committee, there is a natural empathy between times a mixed blessing when filled with
it was suggested that the committee ap¬ the entertainer and his audience. material that simply cannot sustain its
proach Mac O’Brian, VK2ZMO, of Ray¬ It could be that too many own length. g
mond Terrace, to cover activities on the
VHF bands in the Hunter Valley. Sub¬ entertainers are doing impressions
sequently the invitation was accepted and these days. In fact I can think of a
readers of the M.R.C. News will now whole string of American visitors who RESISTORS
have included a bagfull in their act. 5 p.c. Tolerance—Top Grade.
receive up-to-the minute reports on VHF UW: 4c each or $3 per 100.
activity in the Hunter Valley. The choice is inevitable; Edward G. i3W: 5c each or $4 per 100.
1W: 8c each or $6.50 per 100.
All inquiries regarding the club’s acti¬ Robinson, James Cagney, Peter Lorre, Quantity may be made up of any value
vities should be made to the Secretary, between lohm and lOmeg. Postage 10c
Boris Karloff, James Stewart, any order. Prompt service.
Maitland Radio Club, Box 54 P.O. East John Wayne ... if it were not for the
Maitland. 2323, or by phoning Maitland KITSETS AUST.
screening of ancient movies on TV, Box 176. P.O.. Dee Why. 2099. N.S.W.
33-7286. Items of news and information
regarding the club magazine should be some of the voices and names would
addressed to the Editor, M.R.C. News at
the above address.
Westlakes Radio Club
An imposing record, and one which
any club would be proud of, is that of
the Westlakes Radio Club. A total of 20
have gained their A.O.C.P. or A.O.L.C.P.
while studying as members of the Club
and are now active amateur radio opera¬
tors. An equally outstanding number of
Y.R.S. certificates in all grades have also
been won bv members.
Among those who gained their amateur
licence were Ian Forrest, VK2AJF, the
first schoolboy to be licensed in Australia
and Susan Brown, VK2BSB, the first
schoolgirl to receive an amateur licence
in Australia. Colin Christiansen,
VK2BCC, who subsequently gained a 1st
Class Commercial licence, is now a Radio
Inspector in the P.M.G. Radio Branch.
VICTORIA
The number of certificates issued each
year to successful students in Victoria con¬
tinues to increase. Among the results that
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
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Wodonga Technical School Radio Club: 30 Mcs. SPREAD DIALS FOR ACCURATE
Elementary Certificates awarded to: TUNING.
• TWO MECHANICAL FILTERS
David Caddy, Honours Pass. • CALIBRATED ELECTRICAL
Ronald Bertrand Credit Pass ENSURE MAXIMUM SELEC¬
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Kent Taylor, Pass. • 2 MICROVOLTS SENSITIVITY
St. John’s College Radio Club: • AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER. FOR 10 dB S/N RATIO.
Elementary Certificate awarded to
Ian Malloy, Credit Pass. PRICE: F0R/F0A SYDNEY: $175.00
In the examinations associated with the
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL RADIO DEALER, OR
Correspondence Section, 14 Elementary
and nine Junior certificates were awarded.
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those who are unable to join a school
club and wish to increase their knowledge Please forward free illustrated literature and
specifications on Trio equipment.
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866 1.S0
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Ideal for the experimenter or service man.
Each package of 12 contains 3 of each of the following types. PACKET OF 12 FOR $3.00
Mazda XA101. Equivalent: OC45 R.F. Transistor. THESE TRANSISTORS
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Texas 2N1108. " OC44 OSC. Transistor. FOR MANY OTHER
Texas 2N1111. " OC75 General purpose TYPES.
Post and Packaging 20c
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New Electrolytic Condensers NEW MINIATURE MOTORS

These condensers are miniature pigtail type insulated new Ideal for models, toys, etc. 11 to 3
stock in packets of 12, each packet containing; 3 16mfd volts. 6,000 r.p.m. 39c each or $3.50
300 V.W., 2 32 mfd. 300 V.W., 1 25 mfd. 450 V.W. and per doz. Post 10c.
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_Post and packing 20c extra. NEW MIDGET POWER TRANS. $3.25
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NEÎMPORTE 30mA 240v Prim. Fil. Winding. Postage: N.S.W. 25c;
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_ Post and packing 30c extra._ Interstate 60c. $3.25
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Eight transistors.
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New transistor six car radios with R.F. stage, of Aust. manu¬
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Available in manual or push-button models with dial calibrated
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Supplied with speaker (5", 6", 5" x 7" OR 6" x 9") and lock-
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LISTENING AROUND THE WORLD
Art Cushen’s monthly report on
long-distance short-wave, television
and broadcast band reception.
Signals from Europe — a six-monthly survey
Our six monthly survey of signals from Europe shows the HOLLAND: Radio Nederlands, Hilver-
sum, has extensive services and its pro¬
usual increase in activity during darkness, and extensive grams to the Pacific include English and
use of the higher frequencies. This list of best-received Dutch. The English service is:
signals should help new comers to the short-wave field. GMT KHz
0730-0820 9525, 9715, 11730 (Mon.-Sat.)
0600-0720 6020, 9715 (Happy Station),
(Sunday)
0730-0850 9525, 11945 (Happy Station).
ALBANIA: Radio Tirana has extensive been observed at 1215-1315GMT on Dutch programs are:
services in English, and can be received 15185KHz. On Friday a further trans¬ 0600-0720 9525, 11730
as follows: mission is 1600-1700GMT on 15185KHz. 0830-0950 9715, 11730
GMT KHz The frequencies of 9610, 6120KHz have HUNGARY: Radio Budapest, Hun¬
0630-0700 7265, 9510 been heard at sign-on at 0600GMT, and gary, has an English service to British and
1100-1130 9510 at 1000GMT on 15185KHz. North America:
1930-2000 11905 FRANCE: ORTF, in Paris, has pro¬ GMT KHz
2030-2100 7295 grams in English as folio vs: 2130-2230 5902, 6234, 7100, 7220, 9833
AUSTRIA: Radio Austria, Vienna, has GMT KHz 0430-0500 6234, 7220, 9833, 11910
a transmission to New Zealand and Aus¬ 0515-0530 11970, 9700 0800-0815 11910, 15160, 17795 (Wednes¬
tralia which is on the air in French, 1300-1330 15245, 17740 day only).
German and English, on odd dates of the 1915-1930 15245, 21580 ITALY: Rome Radio has a service to
month, 1000-1200 GMT on 17885KHz. the Far East in English which is at times
GERMANY (Federal): Cologne, with received at good level. Its special service
Other transmissions well received in¬ Che transmissions of Deutsche Welle, is
clude: in Italian for Australia always provides a
on the air to Australia and New Zealand reliable signal.
GMT KHz in English:
1200-1400 15325 GMT KHz
1400-1600 17775 GMT KHz 2200-2225 9710, 11905, 15310
1700-2000 9610 0845-0940 11785, 15275, 17845, 21650 2025-2045 9575, 11800, 11905
2110-2200 7290, 9765, 15275 1935-1955 7275,9710, 11810
BELGIUM: Radio ORU in Brussels has Broadcast in German to the Pacific: Programs in Italian for Australia:
recently introduced some English periods GMT KHz 0600-0645 11810, 15330, 17795, 17820,
in its transmissions. English programs are: 0645-0945 9650, 15205, 21585 21560
GMT KHz GERMANY (East): Radio Berlin Inter¬ LUXEMBOURG: Radio Luxembourg
2205-2215 6010, 9615, 15335 has programs in French and Dutch, which
national, Berlin, has its Pacific service:
0050-0100 6010, 6125, 11885 can be heard on 61900KHz under the
The transmissions best received in the GMT KHz Sydney sttaion VL16. English programs
Pacific are those in French and Dutch 0645-0730 21465 are presented between 2400-0200GMT at
beamed to Africa, as follows: 1115-1200 21540 a time when reception is not possible.
GMT KHz 1200-1245 17880, 21540 Best reception of the signal is around
1000-1215 21525, 17860, 15335 GREAT BRITAIN: The B.B.C. World 2000GMT and again at 0600GMT.
2115-2205 6010, 9615, 15335 Service is on Che air 24 hours a day, and MONACO: Trans World Radio, Monte
BULGARIA: Radio Sofia, Bulgaria, has has three periods of reception especially Carlo, is received well on 7290KHz, with
several daily transmissions in English, for the South Pacific. its gospel programs at 0630GMT. On
which are not specifically beamed to the GMT KHz Saturday the DX Special as received at
Pacific, but can be received here. The best 0600-0915 7150,9640, 11955 0610GMT. The station broadcasts in most
transmissions are: 0900-1115 15070, 17790, 21550, 25710 European languages and uses many fre¬
GMT KHz 2000-2245 9410, 11750, 15070, 15260 quencies for these programs.
1930-2000 6070, 9660 GREECE: Radio Athens, Greece, has a NORWAY: Radio Norway, Oslo has a
2130-2200 6070, 9660 few periods of English in -its present trans¬ 30 minute program each Sunday in Eng¬
0400-0430 9700 missions, which are, in the main, in Greek lish, following the first hour of the pro¬
CZECHOSLOVAKIA: Radio Prague and not intended for distant reception. gram which is in Norwegian. The ser¬
has a daily service to Australia and New En lish is as follows: vices best received are as follows:
Zealand. Many of its other programs to GMT KHz GMT KHz
other parts of the world are also well 0700-0710 7295, 9605, 11720 0700-0830 11735, 21730, 25900
received. The present services we suggest 1340-1350 7295, 9605, 11720 1100-1230 11850, 21655, 25730, 25900
are: 1945-1955 7295, 9605, 11720 0300-0430 9550, 9610, 9645
GMT KHz
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15310, 21450,21700
0330-0430 5930, 7345, 9540, 9630, 11990 BONAIRE 300KW TRANSMITTER TESTS
1200-1230 9560,11960,15285
1900-1930 5930,7345 An extensive schedule has come to hand from Radio Nederlands,
DENMARK: Radio Denmark, in Hilversum, Holland, giving details on the tests to be carried out on the
Copenhagen, has English for the Pacific new 300KW transmitters to be located at Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles.
area: The first transmitter is due to test this month, and the following schedule
GMT KHz of the transmissions has been released.
0815-0845 15165 GMT KHz Language
Other services include:
GMT KHz 2130-2220 17810 English
1245-1315 15165 2330-0030 6085 English
1915-1945 15165 0030-0100 6085 English
0100-0130 6085 Dutch
FINLAND: Radio Finland, from Hel¬ 0230-0350 11730 Dutch
sinki, is received at times in its English 0400-0450 11730 Spanish
transmission at 2100-2200GMT, beamed to
Europe on 6120KHz. Reception has also iimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiimiimii 11111111:111 ii 111111 ii it 1111111111; u 1111111111111111 ii 11 ii 1111111: i in 11 ti i in 1111 it 11 in i ii ii it ii in 11 m 11

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POLAND: Radio Warsaw is best re¬ EUROPE
ceived in its service to the United King¬
dom in English:
GMT KHz
0730-0800 9570, 9675, 11840, 15275 RUSSIA
1930-2000 6005, 7135, 7125
PORTUGAL: Emisora Nacional at Lis¬
bon services include some in English
which give good reception in Australasia:
GMT KHz
0730-0900 17880, 21495
0345-0430 6025, 9680, 11934
ROMANIA: Radio Bucharest has
several English services. None are speci¬ AFRICA
fically for this area, but can be received
under favourable conditions.
GMT KHz
1930-2030 5990, 7195
0300-0330 6150, 6190, 9510, 9570, 9590,
11810, 11940
0430-0500 6150, 6190, 9510, 9570, 9590,
11810, 11940
SPAIN: Radio Nacional Espana, Mad¬
rid, has few English programs, but those
being received are:
GMT KHz
2020-2050 9360
0300-0345 6130, 9760
SWEDEN: Radio Sweden, Stockholm, RADIO AUSTRALIA-DARWIN
has several services in English which are BOOSTER STATION AERIAL COVERAGE
received at good level:
GMT KHz
1100-1130 9625
1230-1300
2045-2115
9760
9625
DARWIN BOOSTER FOR RADIO AUSTRALIA
2245-2315 11810 The effectiveness of Radio Australia broadcasts to the areas north
0330-0400 11705
SWITZERLAND: The Swiss Broadcast¬ and north-west of Australia will be increased when a new high-
ing Corporation in Berne has a transmis¬ power, high-frequency broadcast station under construction near
sion daily in English for Australia and Darwin is completed in 1969.
New Zealand. Others well received are
also listed. The high-power station complex is being established on the Cox Peninsula,
GMT KHz some six miles north west of the Darwin township. When completed, the station
0700-080Q 9590, 11775 win be the highest powered in Australia and will rank in size and radiated power
0845-0945 11775, 15135 with high-power stations in other parts of the world. The cost of the station is
1000-1700 15305 17855 21520 estimatea as between $8 million to $9 million, divided almost equally between the
0445-0545 6120, 9720 radio engineering works and the site works, including roads, power supplies and
U.S.S.R: Radio Moscow has English buildings. In addition to the transmitting station, a receiving station wifi also be
transmissions for all parts of the world, built, situated eight miles east of the transmitter site.
and services to the Pacific are received on Initially, the signal from Shepparton will be picked up at the receiving station
medium and short waves: and relayed to the. remote transmitting station via a radio bearer system. Although
GMT KHz every modern receiving technique will be employed, including space diversity recep¬
1130-1200 620, 9750, 17820 tion, it is expected that ionospheric conditions will adversely affect the Shepparton
1200-1400 620, 1475, 9750, 15130, 15330, signals at Darwin for a small percentage of time. At a later date, it is anticipated
17820 that program material to the transmitting station will be fed from Melbourne
VATICAN: Radio Vatican has two ser¬ over the proposed microwave broadband bearer through Mt. Isa.
vices in English for the Pacific: EQUIPMENT: The two receiving aerials are vertically polarised log periodic
GMT KHz types designed and manufactured by Co-cl of Italy, for optimum performance on
1130-1145 17830, 21690 the Darwin-Shepparton path, with high front-to-back ratios to minimise cross-fire
1830-1900 6100, 7200 from the nearby 250KW transmitters, as well as interference from existing high-
2200-2215 9670, 11745 power transmissions in areas north and north-west of Darwin. The outputs of
YUGOSLAVIA: Radio Belgrade has these aerials are fed to four diversity receiving terminals manufactured by Racal
programs in English as follows: Electronics of U.K. The output of the diversity receiving terminals is monitored
GMT KHz and selected by an operator for relay to the transmitting station via a microwave
1530-1600 7200, 15240 system manufactured by Radio Corporation of America. This microwave system
2000-2030 6100, 7200 loops the program through Darwin to permit the Australian Broadcasting Com¬
2200-2215 6100, 7200, 9500 mission to monitor and insert program material if necessary.
VOICE OF AFRICAN BROTHERHOOD The transmitting installation will comprise three American built Collins Model
821A-2 high-frequency transmitters, each capable of delivering a power output of
English broadcasts have been received 250KW. These transmitters represent the latest advances in broadcasting technology
from the “Voice of African Brotherhood’’ and embody extensive solid-state circuitry.
operated by the Congo Radiodiffusion-
Television Nationale at Lubumbashi. The IIIIIIItttlltlllllMMIIIItlllllllllllllllltlllltlllltlllllllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltltiltlllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllltlllllt'
station has an English hour between
1900 and 2000GMT, on 11865KHz. Up The transmission schedule at present is: MALDIVE ON 4740KHz
to 1930GMT the frequency is blocked by GMT. Reception of the Maidive Broadcasting
Radio Sweden, Stockholm, which is also 0330-0500, daily Service has been noted on 4740KHz to
broadcasting on this channel in English close down at 1730GMT. Before this time
to Africa. At 1930 the Congo station has 1400-1730, daily the station has a program of light music
five minutes of news in English, followed 0330-0700, Fridays.
of a popular nature, and this is played
by recorded musk. At 1958GMT the news All programs are in Arabic and the without announcements until 1729GMT.
headlines are presented and the English station verifies reception in 20 days. At this time an announcement in English
transmission concludes. At 2000 the fam¬ by a lady speaker gives the time and fre¬
iliar drum beats are broadcast followed by NEWS FROM ANGOLA
quency in use and concludes the program.
announcements in Congolese and English “A Voz de Angola” is a newly in¬ This is followed by the National Anthem
and then a program in French is pre¬ augurated network of Emissora Official de which ends the transmission. Reception is
sented. This transmitter is at the former Angola, broadcasting in Kikongo and fair in New Zealand, but the signal quality
Elizabethville, and was for many months Portuguese as follows: is spoilt by morse on the frequency, which
the Voice of the Congo during the Civil GMT KHz KW makes the readability difficult.
War in that country. 0500-0700 1367 10 As well as the musk programs, the
RADIO QATAR VERIFIES 1100-1300 6175 100 station has also been heard with Gospel
A letter confirming reception has been 1100-1300 9660 100 transcriptions on some mornings, to sign-
received from E. T. Wrathall, the Chief 1700-2000 6175 100 off. Further announcements from the
Engineer of Qatar Broadcasting Service. Radio Commercial de Angola now op¬ station indicate that the English period is
The address is P.O. Box 1414, Doha, erates on a new schedule: from 1515 to 1730GMT.
Qatar. The station operates on 9570KHz GMT KHz VERIFICATIONS RECEIVED
with the power of 100KW. A report 0600-0900 4795 SIERRA LEONE: This is a very rarely
from southern New Zealand was a matter 1100-1300 4795 heard station in Australia; however, it has
of great interest to the station. 1600-2400 3955 been verified recently by Robert Shepherd,
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Glen Iris, Victoria. Verification was by
prepared card, signed by M. S. Finney,
Supervising Engineer, which was received NEW SCHEDULES OPERATING
in three months. The report was sent in
English for the frequency of 3316KHz at
2115GMT. Mint stamps were sent with the RADIO CANADA SCHEDULE
report. The resulting verification arrived
by airmail. Broadcasts from Radio Canada, Montreal, are now being carried out
COLOMBIA: Radio Nacional recently as follows:
verified an English report in li months GMT KHz Area Served
by airmail for a report of reception of 0710-0805 9625, 5990 Africa
4955KHz, says Robert Shepherd, of Glen 0825-0935 9625, 5970 Australia, New Zealand, S. Pacific
Iris, Victoria. Mint Colombian stamps 1055-1215 17820, 15320, 9625 Europe, N. Canada
were sent with the report together with, a 1217-1313 17820, 11720, 9625 Europe, USA, Caribbean
postcard, and the resultant verification was 1315-1343 21595, 17820, 11720 Europe, Antilles
in the form of a personal letter in Span¬ 1345-1515 21595, 17820, 15320 Europe
ish. 1516-1529 21595, 17820, 15320 Europe, N. Canada
PERU: Radio Victoria at Lima verifies 1530-1630 21595, 17820, 15320 Europe
correct reports for 6020KHz by QSL card, 1631-1659 21595, 17820, 15320 Europe, N. Canada
reports Bob Padula, Melbourne, Victoria. 1700-1830 21595, 17820, 15320 Europe, N. Canada
The card shows a view of the station 1832-1835 17820,15320 C. Africa
building. The date was given, but no other 1835-1950 17820, 15320, 11720 C. Africa, N. Africa
details and although the card is not 1950-1958 15320-11720 C. Africa, N. Africa
signed, it is indicated that it was issued by 2000-2152 15320, 11720, 9610 Europe
Jose Eduardo Cavera A., the Gerents 2158-2250 15190, 11720, 9625 Europe, N. Canada
Director The station should be reported 2258-0046 15190, 11945, 9625 South America
in Spanish with one or two IRCs includ¬ 0058-0400 11720, 9625, 5970 N. Canada
ed. The reply comes by airmail in 15 0400-0557 9625, 5970 N. Canada
weeks. 0557-0558 5970 N. Canada
BOLIVIA: A verification letter and 0558-0630 9625, 5990, 5970 Europe, N. Canada
card has been received from CP75 La 0630-0631 5970 N. Canada
Cruz del Sur at La Paz, using the new 0631-0706 9625, 5970 N. Canada
frequency of 5025KHz. The letter is
signed by Hazen C. Parent, and the ad¬ RADIO KABUL
dress is Cajon 8, La Paz, Bolivia. The
The present schedule of Radio Kabul in Afghanistan is as follows:
station also operates CP27 on 730KHz,
CP75 on 5025KHZ and CP39 on GMT KHz KW Language
11765KHz. The frequency of 5025KHz 1200-1300 21585 50 Pashtu, Dari
is only temporary and replaces 4985KHz. 1200-1300 15415 100 Pashtu, Dari
1730-1800 15265 50 German
RADIO NEW ZEALAND SCHEDULE 1730-1800 11775 100 German
The present schedule of Radio New 1800-1830 15265 50 English
Zealand, Wellington is as follows: 1800-1830 11775 100 English
To the Pacific Islands: 1300-1400 4775 100 Urdu
1400-1430 4775 100 English
GMT KHz 1430-1730 4775 100 Pashtu, Dari
1700-1945 9520, 11780 1700-1730 7200 50 Russian
2000-0545 15110 0200-0400 6000
0600-0845 9540, 11780— 50 Pashtu, Dari
0730-0830 6000 50 Pashtu, Dari
To Australia 0200-0400 7200
2000-0545 17770 10 Pashtu, Dari
0730-0830 7200 10 Pashtu, Dari
0900-1145 9520, 11705 1130-1300 6000 10 Pashtu, Dari
To Antarctic 1300-1700 7200
9520 50 Pashtu, Dari
0815-0845 (Sun) 0730-0830 660 20 Pashtu, Dari
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 1300-1745 660 20 Pashtu, Dari
0200-0400 1280 100 Pashtu, Dari
Radio Nederlands, P.O. Box 222, Hil- 1130-1830 1280 100 Pashtu, Dari
versum, Holland offers a wide range of
data sheets and courses in various radio The medium wave stations are Kabul on 660KHz, Jakatut and
subjects, free to its listeners. Details of Tscharchi on 1280KHz.
al these are listed in a “DX Information
Service Catalogue,” which is obtainable ENGLISH FROM STOCKHOLM
from the station, but below we summarise
The present schedule of the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation is as
some of the items available to listeners follows:
from Radio Nederlands, in its “DX Juke
Box” program. GMT KHz Area Served
Data Sheets. 1100-1130 9625 Europe
Selectivity Improvement 2045-2115 6065 Europe
Q-Multiplier. 1600-1630 17770 Middle East
Image frequencies 1900-1930 11865 Middle East
Beat Frequency Oscillator 1230-1300 9760 Far East
Transistorised Crystal Calibrator. 2045-2115 9625 Far East
Product Detector 2245-2315 11810 Far East
Frame Aerial 1230-1300 21690 Africa
Medium wave 1900-1930 15240 Africa
This is DXing. 1400-1430 15240 Asia
0515-0545 21675 Asia
Technical Courses 1100-1130 11705 North America (East)
Radio Nederlands Technical Courses 1400-1430 21675 North America (East)
previously broadcast in “DX Juxe Box” 0030-0100 5990 North America (East)
proved so popular that it was decided to 0200-0230 5990 North America (East)
re-issue them in the form of postal tui¬ 1600-1630 15310 North America (West)
tion. The following are available and 0330-0400 11705 North America (West)
enrolment is accepted for one course at 2245-2315 11705 South America
a time: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Transistor Course
Shortwave Propagation Course
All Round DXers’ Course. This course Condition for Enrolment 0920GMT, Sunday 0700-0945GMT. A
aims to cover the entire field of DXing, The lessons are sent in sets of four. morning broadcast is on the air 1845-
including its specialised branches, Utility Each following set is sent on receipt of 2000GMT Monday to Friday.
DX, Maritime Mobile DX, Standard Fre¬ answers to the few questions put at the The medium-wave transmitters (VSZ1)
quency and Time Signal Station DX and end of every fourth lesson. operate on a frequency of 844KHz using
other subjects. Other subjects covered are, the power of 50 watts. The aerial is a
Reporting, DX Codes, the SW broadcast RADIO TARAWA VERIFIES quarter-wave folded flat top “Tee.” The
bands, DX Equipment, SSB DX etc. A verification letter has been received shortwave station is VSZ2 on 4912KHz
The course was writen by Jim Vasten- from the Gilbert Island Broadcasting Ser¬ with a power of 2,500 watts. The aerial
houd, while the introduction to the series vice, Betio, signed by the Assistant Broad¬ used is a 8-element vertical incidence array
and the lesson on listening to stations in casting Officer, Mr Sione T. Kleis. The 40ft above ground and designed to cover
Asia was written by Arthur Cushen. station is operating daily, weekdays 0700- the Gilbert and Ellice Island group only.

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$4.70
$4.70
Aust. made. 8 or 16 ohms. VOLT-AC 8-OHM. 7in Mylar D.P. 2,400ft . $6.25
61n . $9.00 12in .. $11.75 VARIABLE TRANSFORMERS Range 25c to 17K.C. 7in Mylar T.P. 3,600ft .
8in . $7.50 Postage: 0 to 260V. 10 Amp. 2400 Watts. 7in P.V.C. 1,200ft . $2.50
8in . $9.00 N.S.W. 50c. $9.75 Postage N.S.W. 15c.
lOin . . $10.75 Interstate 80c. $49.50 Post 35c. Postage Interstate, 25c.

MULLARD TEST EQUIPMENT
MAGNAVOX
BOOKSHELF
ENCLOSURE
Maple, Teak or Walnut
Complete $24.75
SUPER BOOKSHELF
$36.75.
Post: N.S.W. 50c. Interstate $1.99.
CABINETS ONLY
R. H. BOOKSHELVES $11.Sf
MULLARD $10.95
BOOKSHELF UNITS
6in Sin lOin 12in
WIDE SAND OSCILLOSCOPE
$27.75 $33.50 $35.50 $36.50 "MYERS" 5 Meg. Bandwidth Push-pull vertical and horizontal
AUTOMOBILE STEREO Amplifiers, 8 positions, high sensitivity vertical Amplifier,
TAPE PLAYER Frequency Compensated on all positions. Calibrated .02
to 600 volt. Hard time base, 20 cycles to 75K. Latent
American R.C.A. circuitry. Complete with probe.
3-inch $102.71; 5-inch $118.75
T.O.2 TV AID $64.50
GUITAR PLAYMASTER
115
AMPLIFIERS 12 VDC. 1 amp operation. Si/e
3. 4 and 8 track cartridges can
be played. Automatic starting and
* The new eolid elate Stereo-Amp-
10-Watt, Two-Channel, with Twin selecting. 12 silicon transistors. Wired and tested.$104.08
Cone Speaker . $53.55 Kit Set. $90.00
Freq. response. 70-10.000 cps.
14-Watt, 4 Inputs. Bass and Treble Pre-amp to suit magnetic
Tape speed 33/V’ per sec.
Boost. 2 Twin-Cone Speakers. $63 cartridge. 12.00
17-Watt, Four-Channel. Bass and $99.50
Treble Boost. Two Twin-cone 240 VAC model available, includes UA 41A - 20-20
Speakers.$76.25 P.U. or radio Input. SOLID STATE STEREO
35 WATT $99.50 20 watts per channel. Inputs fot
»apc. magnetic and ceramic P.U.
4-Channcl, Bass and Treble Boost. Tuner and aux. Teak cabinet.
4 Twin-Cone Spcokers . . $109.05
Vibrato with foot control and 2
PLAYMASTER 106 $88.00
preset controls for frequency and
Intensity. $10.50 extra on above
AND 107
models.
14 plus 14 WATT 119 STEREO

With Reverberation. May be used
as 28 Watt or as 14 Watt plus 14
Watt Reverb. Two 9 x 6 Woofer
mgggggggKKM f TAPE ADAPTER
Suits ail Playmaster Stereo ampli¬
Speakers.
Speakers.
Two 9x6 Twin-Cone
4 Channels. Bass and
<C<0€>€j€)<0J fiers and others that accept crystal
L ■■ ------- P.U.
Treble Boost. Foot Vibrato control
included.
Kitset.$79.00
Wired
rv ire a ana
and iws&a
d.$96.00 ..jyo.vu
VALVE TESTER
Tests nil valves, diodes, rectifiers,
$163.50 Feb. and March Elect. Aust.
TAPE PLAYBACK checking filaments, shorts, Merit on
106 direct reading. Good-bad meter.
SLAP BASS OR BASS GUITAR
40-WATT AMPLIFIER WIRED AND TESTED $94.75 KITSET Complete with tobe chart.
BSR deck with parts for transistor
4 Input Channels. Bass and Treble
107 pre-amp and circuit. $27.75
Boost. Two 12in Radial Beam Post.. N.S.W., 15c: 11
I’fltalt, $ . *.
Speakers.
20 cycles.
Perfect reproduction on
WIRED AND TESTED $83.75 $30.00 T.E. 50-99-5011
Post $1.15N.S.W., $1.00 Inter,
$159.75 state.
Easy to build. Mi-Fi quality.
Checks, Nu Vistas, Compactroni,
etc.
PIGGY BACK TAPE DECKS B.S.R. $34,95

Post: N.S.W, 150 I’«t*t. $1.1*.
GUITAR AMPLIFIER 2 Track, 3V4 I.p.s.
30 Watt. $79.75 $25.50 G.D.O. UNITS

45 Watt. $99.75 4 Track, 3 Speed Post.. N.S.W., 50c: 1’itate, 7fc.
60 Watt.$119.75 Stereo. T.E. 15 Transistorised, 7 Band,
4 Inputs. Bass and Treble Boost.
Vibrato If required, $10.50 extra.
$41.50 360 Kc to 270 Megs.
$35.75
ELECTRIC GUITAR 10 + 10
Pickup Units.$8.75 STEREO AMPLIFIER SOLID STATE VTVM
Accordion Pickup Units . . $8.75 E.A. November. E.A.. Dec.
Harmonica Pickup Units . . $1.95 Wired. Tested.
Post, N.S.W. 40c{ Interstate, 75c. Kit Set.$59.75
Wired and tested.$69.75 $49.50
240v A.C. POWERED
FUZZ BOX SOLID STATE STEREO AUDIO GENERATOR
FUZZ BOX E. AND A. AUG. T.S.135 De Luxe Model TE—22D.
WIRED AND TESTED. 18 Transistor. 15-watt per channel. Freq. range. Sine 20 cps—200 KC.
$15. Inputs for Tape. Mag. P.U. SO. 20 cps—25KC. Output voltage,
Post., 75c, Ger. P.U. Radio Aux. Sine TV. SQ. TV P.-P. Outpnt im-
Frcqu. Range 30c to 20KC. pednnee 1000 ohms. Acc. 5 per
Max Sensitivity 3 MV. cent. Distortion less than 2 per
REVERB UNIT Speaker matching 4 to 15 ohms. cent. 4-range attenuation.
COMPLETE with AMPLIFIER.
E.A. October issue. Kitset $39.95.
$78.00 _ 1/1, 1/10, 1/100, 1/IK. Printed
circuit. 240V A.C.
Wired and tested, $41.95. $42.95
15-INCH HI-POWER T. E. 46 SIGNAL INJECTOR
SPEAKER RESISTANCE- Transistorised. Fountain pea-vized
Unit for Signal Tracer In Radio,
30 and 50-WATT RMS.
Specially designed for Guitar, CAPACITANCE A.2C. STEREO
TV and Amplifier Service.
$5.75. Port. 25c<
Organ, Bass, etc.
Bridge and Analyser.
$30.00 Capacity 20 pf to 2,000 mfd. AMPLIFIER
Resistance 2 ohm to 200 megs. 5 WAITS PER CHANNEL.
Valve Unit. 240v A.C.
TRANSISTOR AND
Also tests power factor, leakage,
INTER. COM. UNITS impedance, transformer ratio, Insu¬ Input for Crystal and Ceramic DIODE TESTER
2 Station Transistorised lation resistance to 200 megs, at P.U. Radio and Auxiliary. E.A. August, ’68.
600V. Output for 4, 8, 15 ohms. Wired and Tested.
$11.95 Indications by eye and meter.
Cross talk better than -40db.
Sensitivity 50 MV. $57.00
4 Station, including Master
$20.95 $49.75 $47.50 KIT SET $48.00
ELECTRONICS Australia, January, 1969 13S

FEBC SEYCHELLES
A new relay station for The Far East
Broadcasting Company is expected to
LAFAYETTE hmoo
commence testing in February from the
Seychelles, following the arrival of a 3KW
transmitter from the FEBC station at
Okinawa. A report from the FEBC says
that negotiations have been completed
with the Government of the British
Transistorised Communications Receiver Colony of the Seychelles, a group of 89
Islands in the Indian Ocean 1,000 miles
east of Mombasa, East Africa, and 1,700
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NOTES FROM READERS should be
sent to ARTHUR CUSHEN, 212
Earn St., Invercargill, N.Z. All times
are GMT. Add 8 hours for Perth, 10
hours for Sydney and 12 hours for
Wellington. AH frequencies in KHz.
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miles south-west of Bombay. The site of

the station is near the capital town of
Victoria, on the largest island. It is
hoped that Phase 1, which includes the
basic requirements for the transmitter,
plus staff accommodation, will be com¬
plete, and the transmitter operational by
February 1969. Phase 2 plans for a second
transmitter to be in operation by Decem¬
ber 1969.
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HA-600T $199.50 Infrared TV camera...

(Continued from page 27)
10 Transistors The present display, although ful¬
2 FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS 7 Diodes I Zener Diode filling the original requirement of por-
tablity and battery operation, does not
make full use of the information con¬
150-400 KC, 550-1600 KC (Broadcast Band), tent of the video signal. While ade¬
5 BANDS 1.6-4.8 MC, 4.8-14.6 MC, 10.5-30 MC. quate for a number of uses in which
the movement and approximate
positions of hot spots need to be exam¬
This new receiver. Model HA-600, combines the latest solid state elec¬ ined, it suffers from two main disad¬
tronics with attractive modern appearance to achieve a superb blend of vantages:
performance and style. Advanced circuitry utilises two Field Effect Tran¬
1. The actual measurement of tem¬
sistors in the mixer and oscillator stages to assure high sensitivity with
perature or relative temperature is very
lowest noise factor. 10 Transistors, 7 Diodes plus 1 Zener Diode com¬ difficult on an intensity-modulated
plement the F.E.T.’s to provide top performance with exceptional stability.
phosphor, even if known black body
Series Gate noise limiter and automatic volume control provide efficient reference temperature sources are in¬
noise and audio blasting suppression. Built-in variable BFO permits clear cluded within the field of view.
reception of code and single sideband signals. Continuous electrical band-
2. The location of objects within the
spread calibrated for amateur bands 80 to 10 metres facilitates tuning.
field of view is sometimes very difficult
The infrared image does not always
• Operates from 12 volts DC (negative ground) or 220-240 volts 50 cps. bear a resemblance to the visible image.
(17 watts). One method of overcoming the first
difficulty is to add the infrared video
• Two Mechanical Filters for Ex¬ o Electrical Bandspread Calibra¬ signal to the Y-deflection on a large
ceptional Selectivity. ted on Amateur Bands 80 to
display; that is, the frame timebase.
• Product Detector for SSB/CW. 10 metres. This generates a Y-deflection of each
• Huge Edge Illuminated Slide $ Engineered by Lafayette to
line proportional to the signal from
Rule Dial with “S” Meter. their highest quality standards. the detector. Thus besides providing
more visual information content in that
SPECIFICATIONS: Sensitivity: 1 uV at lOdb signal to noise ratio. small temperature fluctuations are
Selectivity: -f or — 2 KC at 6 db down + or - 6KC at 60 db down. more easily seen, it also enables rela¬
Intermediate Frequency: 455 KC. BFO Frequency: 455 KC -f or — tive temperature differences to be
2.5 KC. Antenna Impedance: 50-400 ohms. Audio Power Output: 3 accurately measured. An extra feature
Watts at 4 ohms. Speaker Impedance: 4, 8 and 500 ohms. Headphone might be a facility for selecting a single
Impedance: 8 ohms. CONTROLS: Function, BFO, Volume, Band Selec¬ line for closer examination. The con¬
tor, RF Gain, Antenna Trimmer. trast of the picture can be enhanced
by a combination of Y-modulation with
some brightness (Z) modulation.
Lafayette
Another method could use a colour-
tube for the display. Then the tem¬
perature variations could be presented
ELECTRONICS as changes cf colour in the scene.
Division of Electron Tube apayPTTF
A third method of overcoming both
Distributors Pty. Ltd. LAFAYETTE Communications receivers are the above difficulties might be to super¬
also available from: impose the low-definition infrared pic¬
All mail enquiries and orders to:
RADIO HOUSE PTY. LTD., 306 Pitt Street, ture in colour onto a high definition
VICTORIAN SALES CENTRE 6 Royal Arcade, 760 George Street, normal black and white television pic¬
AND HEAD OFFICE, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. ture. The high-definition picture would
TISCO AGENCIES, Overend and Hampton solve the location problem and would
?4 HIGH STREET, ST. KILDA, also have the effect of enhancing the
Streets, Woolloongabba, Q'land -4102.
VIC., 3182. Ph. 94-6036 optical resolution of the infra¬
red picture.
(“Mullard Technical Communications,”
Vol. 10, No. 93) a

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DEAD LETTER: We are holding a tors? Also have you published plans of chance of working, responsibility for the
letter addressed to Mr E. Jones, 8 Hengin a transistor amplifier using three transis¬ fine details, component tolerances, and
Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zea¬ tors? (G.W.C., Geelong, Vic.) so forth, rest with the contributor.
land. It has been returned marked “Not $ We published a three-band eight-
known by postman, Grey Lynn.” Would transistor receiver in August, 1961, and a AMATEUR FRIEND: About six
the writer please contact us with details modified version of the same receiver in months ago I was given a short-wave re¬
of correct name and address. April, 1965. Otherwise, apart from begin¬ ceiver by a friend of mine, a licensed
ners’ two and three-transistor receivers, amateur with the call sign VK2ATM. I
DEAD LETTER: We are holding a all our short-wave receivers have used should like to get in touch with him to
letter addressed to Mr G. Celarus (the valves. Our latest valve short-wave re¬ obtain some information about the circuit,
signature is not very clear), 24 Flinders ceivers were the 1967 All-Wave series but he has recently moved to Queensland
Crescent, Ermington, N.S.W. 2115. It has using two to seven valves and published and I do not know his whereabouts. Can
been returned marked “Unknown to post¬ from June to December, 1967. We pub¬ you help me locate him. (R.H., 73 Alma
man at Ermington.” Would the writer lished a small two-transistor amplifier in Road, Padstow, N.S.W. 2211.)
please contact us with details of correct June, 1961, but most of our later designs # All we can do is publish this request
name and address. have been for stereo use, and as such in the hope that VK2ATM will see it and
have had a larger complement of transis¬ get in touch with you.
1959 TV RECEIVER: May I offer com¬
ment on the excellent endurance record tors. Copies of each of the articles men¬
of your 1959 TV Receiver? The set was tioned may -be obtained through the MORE AMATEUR GEAR: C^gratu-
constructed just on nine years ago and, Information Service for 20c each. lations on your excellent magazine. I
apart from the spectacular demise of a always find many interesting articles in
6DQ6, has performed perfectly ever since, PHOTO TIMER: With reference to the each issue, but I do have two complaints.
without a single fault.. It has seen about circuit of “A Simple Photo Timer” on I would like to see more projects for ama¬
five changes of address and has been used page 89 of the October, 1964, issue, I teurs, perhaps a transistorised communi¬
for an average of two to three hours per believe that the circuit as shown is a cations receiver, a little more elaborate
night. Its longevity may be due to good sure-fire transistor destroyer. Even if the than the all-wave series. And how about
luck but I would prefer to think that it is first transistor withstands the energy stored a transistorised SSB exciter? If this is
testimonial to the quality of the A.W.A. in the 400uF capacitor, this capacitor is impractical, could you start a regular
(mostly) components and the soundness of directly across the base/emitter diode feature “Useful Transistor Circuits” in
your design. Congratulations. (B.W., and hence would discharge rapidly. The which small circuits, such as a BFO,
Thornleigh, N.S.W.) first transistor is saturated, so the second could be featured for those who wish to
transistor would also suffer from excess design their own equipment. Another
• You may certainly make comment base current. Both problems could be minor complaint: in hi-fi projects, the
along those lines, B.W. As a matter of cured by inclusion of an emitter resistor size of the case is not given, and this is
fact, the original receiver is still doing its in the first transistor. (P.B.J., Bayview, annoying for those who wish to make their
stuff in the home of one of our staff N.S.W.) own case. Can you advise the size of the
members. cases used in the Plavmaster 123 Program
9 What you say may well be true, Source (October, 1968) and Playmaster
FLYING DOCTOR RADIO: Would P.B.J., but the circuit you mention was 115 Amplifier (April, 1967). (M.G.L.,
you consider publishing a circuit for an published on the “Reader Built It” page,
SSB transmitter suitable for use on the and so is really the responsibility of the East Kew, Victoria.)
Flying Doctor band? Sets must be author, whose name and address is given. • Thank you for your complimentary
changed to SSB by 1970, so there should
be no great hurry. The present trans¬
mitters operate on three fixed frequencies
with a maximum aerial power of 25 watts. "ELECTRONICS Australia" Information Service
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from $90 P.M.G. Phone lark and plugs, 25c
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NIFE CELLS COUNTERS
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V1103 $1.00 6X4 *1.00 Fraction of original cost.
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AU5 $1.00
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Please note we are now able to push movement.
include Mi mile of telephone $1.23. Poet 10c.
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$23.00 7 x 40 Otway telescope, $9.85. Postg. 17c.
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(Post 7c) FOUR CHANNEL
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tolerance between 1 and not ex¬ more. and output. Ideal for outside
put 38-54 meg/cycle* F.M. crystal ceeding 5 per cent including IK,
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15K, 22K. 27K, 100K, J80K,
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS—continued
remarks. The type of major amateur and for our query service, when the infor¬
project you refer to requires a great deal mation relative to a wanted design has to
OXFORD”
of development work, and there is a strict be pieced together from a number of
limit on how much of it we can cope separate issues. We agree that there is
with. Whether an effective receiver can room for objection to repeating material
be made up from independently devised but, equally, a good case can be made
stages is open to serious question, if this for doing this very thing. We normally
is what you have in mind. Incidentally, publish specifications for projects, such as
we published two articles in September amplifiers, where performance from unit
and October, 1967, dealing with transis¬ to unit is likely to be consistent. With
torised oscillators, including one circuit receivers, using a variety of coils and IF
suitable for use as a BFO. About metal¬ transformers, and transistors which are not
work, we find that, although we did not group-selected, figures for sensitivity and
give the actual size in the October, 1968,
issue for the Playmaster 123, we did refer
to the October and November, 1965,
selectivity of a prototype unit would not
hold for those constructed by individual
readers.
RADIO CHASSIS
issues, where full dimensions were quoted
02$ x 61 x 41in). The size of the case PROJECTS WANTED. Will you consider
for the Playmaster 115 (121 x 41 x 8|in) publishing an article dealing with the con¬
was given as the first item in the Parts
List, on page 67 of the April, 1967, issue.
Full dimensional details of metalwork are
available through our Reader Inquiry Ser¬
struction of an electric depilatory needle?
I would like to know the principle of
operation. Have you ever published any¬
thing about building an electronic insect
INSTRUMENT
vice in dyeline form for the benefit of
readers who wish to make their own
metalwork.
killer? (J.G., Port Kembla, N.S.W.)
• The depilatory device you mention is
a cosmetic instrument, and we do not
CASES
feel this comes within the scope of our
CHEAP TEXTBOOKS: Can you tell magazine. The insect killer uses very high
me of any relatively cheap books which voltages from a high impedance source
would be available from bookstores and
which give circuits and parts lists for
audio amplifiers and audio oscillators. I
to electrocute insects coming into contact
with a wire mesh screen. The insects are
lured by a light with a bluish hue which
PRINTED AND
am interested in transistor circuits, not
those using valves.
Adelaide.)
(DJ.M., North
is said to be a wavelength which attracts
them. The difficulties of obtaining suitable
metalwork and specialised components are
ENGRAVED
$ Unfortunately, there are a number of such that we can hold out little hope
reasons why we cannot help with this type
of query. One is that we have no know¬
ledge of the technical standard of the
of featuring such a project.
WHY PUSH-PULL? I have been told that

PANELS
individual concerned. Another is that we a push-pull circuit is the best compromise
just do not have time to maintain all the between maximum output power, minimum
information necessary on which to base distortion and economy in components. Is
such advice. We receive and review a
fair percentage of new electronics text¬
books appearing on the market, but this
is not necessarily all that are available.
this so? Have you published a circuit of
this type for reasonably advanced people
giving about four watts? (M.W., Bellevue
Hill, N.S.W.)
SPECIAL
And, even among those we do handle, it
is virtually impossible to recall from sev¬
eral years past all the likely titles and
• What you have been told about push-
pull operation is basically correct. In fact,
METALWORK
the advantages of this circuit are such that
contents or to know the stock position most amplifiers designed to deliver more
from time to time. The best we can do 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111111IIIM
than a few watts employ it. This includes
is to review books as we receive them, our own circuit designs. While space does 24-32 O'RIORDAN STREET,
giving the most comprehensive and objec¬ not permit a detailed explanation in these
tive report possible, and leave the reader columns, some of the major advantages ALEXANDRIA N.S.W.
to make his own choice. The best step is of the circuit are as follows: (1) Cancella¬
for the reader to visit his nearest large tion of odd harmonic distortion. (2) Can¬
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM
bookstall or public library, where the par¬ cellation of DC in transformer primary,
ticular book—and others on the same making possible better transformer per¬
subject—may be examined. formance. (3) Improved efficiency, where¬ All distributors carry the
imiimimiiHimimMiiiuiittmumiiiiiiiiiHimiurmHimimtmiiimimiititi'
by two output valves are able to deliver
more than twice the output of a single
When writing, please make sure your valve. In addition there are a number of full range
address is complete, including the minor advantages which apply in some, or
POSTCODE. Addition of the latter all, cases. We have published a great VICTORIA: SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
will ensure minimum delay In hand- many amplifier circuits, and could prob¬ A. H. Nichclls & Co., Gerard and Goodman
ling your letter. Also moke sure that ably supply a suitable design if you care to
510 Bridge Road.
Richmond.
Ltd..
192 Rundle Street,
your address is legibly written or, for advise the exact application, type of pick¬ Adelaide.
preference, PRINTED. A significant up, etc. WEST. AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND:
number of letters are returned to us Pakbar PtY. Ltd., D. Irvin* & Co.,
each month because the original STEREO AMPLIFIER: Within the last Guthrie Street. 20 Makerton Street.
Osborne Park. Brisbane.
address was incomplete or illegible. two years in your magazine you had
details of a stereo amplifier suggesting the TASMANIA:
Homecrafts-Tasmanla,
use of components most amateurs would 199 Collins Street,
CONTENTS REPEATED: I’ve been fol¬ Hobart.
lowing your magazine for more than a have on hand. Can you help me to
obtain this article, or circuit, or any suit¬
year and found it of good quality but 1 able circuits you may suggest. (P.K.,
would like to comment on the way you Broken HiU, N.S.W.)
have published some of the articles. Re¬
ferring to the All-Wave Receiver for 1967, • We published a Basic Stereo Amplifier
and the more recent Playmaster 122/3
Program Source, you rather unnecessarily
in June, 1966; copies of the article are
available through the Information Service HEATING SYSTEMS
repeated the content of articles just to take for 20c. PTY. LTD.
in some modification or improvement.
Why not just publish the modification and INFRA-RED CIRCUIT: I am interested
let interested readers refer back the pre¬
ceding issues for the rest of the informa¬
in making a burglar alarm, but have been
unable to obtain a suitable circuit using 24-32 O'RIORDAN STREET,
tion? I would also like to request that a infra-red. I would appreciate any inform-
summary of specifications be given for all tion on a suitable circuit. (E.M.V., Mt. ALEXANDRIA, N.SW.
projects. (S.O., Parkvllle, Vic.) Keira, N.S.W.)
• Although the All-Wave receivers were 0 We published an article describing light
published as a series, they are the kind of beam relays in September, 1962; a further PHONES: 69-3764, 69-7616
receivers from which many readers will article in February, 1963, described the
tend to select and build one as a complete principles of infra-red light beam relay
project. The tendency to do this increases systems. Copies of either article may be
with the passing of time. This is when obtained for 20c through the Information
the problem arises, for individual readers, Service.
CLCCTRONICS Australia, January, 1969 139
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ble to get away -with. We will keep in
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS—continued mind your request^ for voicing filters but
these would be best done in conjuction
LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE. Can something smaller, say a 3-inch instrument, with a more elaborate monophonic instru¬
you tell me if there is any simple way of in which the circuitry is not prejudiced ment. While, individually, the filters may
determining the impedance of unmarked by having to do things the hard way. look simple enough on paper, there is a
loudspeakers? I have discovered that an We note that you would like to see a big difference in total complexity between
ohm-meter does not measure this with suf- whole sequence of handbooks. So would a simple “gimmick” instrument and one
ficent accuracy, and assume that it depends we. The big problem is that of producing which has become appropriate for some
on the back EMF generated by the moving them! kind of musical “performance.” We also
coil in the magnetic field. Is it likely to have in mind the possibility of working
damage the 10-Plus-10 stereo amplifier of SIMPLE ORGAN: I have followed your out a system of electronics percussion but,
November, 1968, if it is operated without recent monophonic organ designs with in¬ in fact, anything worthwhile can be quite
a speaker connected. If so, can this be terest and your correspondent’s attempts complicated.
overcome by switching in an 8 or 15 ohm (Nov. 1968 edition) to build up a 2-manual
resistor. Also, is it possible to use 4-ohm polyphonic organ using three oscillators. SOLID-STATE TAPE ADAPTER. Re¬
speakers if two are connected in series Perhaps the best way of producing a cently, I wanted to complete my stereo
for each channel (G.B.McK., Lane Cove, simple 2-manual polyphonic organ would rig, comprising Playmaster 115, magnetic
NJS.W.) be to serve the lower manual with four pre-amp and Super Bookshelf loudspeak¬
• There is no simple way of determining oscillators each serving three adjacent ers by the addition of a tape recorder. I
voice coil impedances, but the DC resist¬ notes, so that the one octave could produce brought a Brenell deck with Bogen heads
ance of the voice coil measured with an basic accompaniment chords. The upper and then set about finding a suitable
ohm-meter is a reasonable guide. Voice-coil manual would be served by one oscillator adapter. I was disappointed when my
impedance, measured at 400Hz, is not as per the basic design. I feel that the search of “Electronics Australia” resulted
very much different from the DC resist¬ description of voicing filters for your only in the hybrid Playmaster 119 adap¬
ance. It is usually sufficient to make an monophonic organ would be of interest ter of September, 1967. The replay unit
ohm-meter measurement and take the to many people. Also becoming very was satisfactory, but how about a solid-
nearest of the standard loudspeaker im¬ popular now are electronic “drums.” state recording amplifier and bias record¬
pedances as being the nominal impedance Thank you for a consistently excellent ing oscillator to match it? (R.H.,
magazine. (R. S. Condong, N.S.W.). Melbourne, Victoria.).
of the particular speaker. It should be
borne in mind that precise measurement • Something along these lines would be • At the time we designed the Playmaster
is largely of academic interest, since the practical and the oscillator-dividers could 119, components for a solid state bias
impedance is not constant over the full be exactly as in the latest keyless mono¬ oscillator were not available through parts
range of audio frequencies. Some of the phonic design, with one for every three suppliers. When designing our circuits, we
matters you raise are covered in an article notes on the accompaniment manual and go to considerable trouble to make sure
in our December, 1968 issue (Audio Topics one for the solo manual. In that all parts are readily available to
page 95) which we assume you will have practice, more than one octave would constructors. Accordingly, we had to com¬
seen by now. It is standard practice to probably be required in the accompani¬ promise by designing a hybrid unit. We
use a dummy resistive load if an amplifier ment manual if the player is going to be may be taking another look at this mat¬
is to be tested without loudspeakers con¬ able to play reasonably normal and full ter in the not too distant future, and if
nected. Two speakers can be operated in chords in all keys. This could be verified the components are available, a fully solid-
series, but it is preferable that they be by blanking off keys in an ordinaiy piano state tape adapter could well be featured
of the same type. or organ and seeking how few it is possi¬ in a forthcoming issue. Q
TEST TAPES? Congratulations on your immtimiiiimnfimimiiimimmimimimiiimirmiimimmtmim
fine magazine which is presented in such a
way that non-technical people like myself
can still derive enjoyment from it, as well A TIMER FOR SLIDE PROJECTORS (From page 67)
as a little education. I would like to
know if you intend to present sterep tape measuring 4-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-1/8, man¬ capacitor may be a regular electrolytic.
reviews in your columns. Also, is it pos¬ ufactured by Eddystone. The interior- Again a 12V supply is required; the
sible to obtain a test tape to check the assembly is shown in the accompany¬ supply circuit shown is suitable.
frequency response of a recorder? (H.H., ing photograph, giving a clear indica¬ On the circuit diagram we have
Nth. Caulfield, Vic.) tion of the position of the transformer shown two buttons labelled “advance”
$ Thank you for your appreciative re¬ and other components. The potentio¬ and “hold”. In a similar manner to the
marks. We do review tapes on odd occas¬ meter, push-buttons and warning lamp previous circuit, the advance button
ions, when they are submitted to us. This were mounted on the lid, the lamp charges the timing capacitor very
happens quite rarely however. It is really a
matter for tape distributors if record manu¬ being held firmly in place with a rubber rapidly causing the PUT to fire and
facturers retain a virtual monopoly on the grommet. A speaker plug-and-socket activate the relay. However, the hold
review space by keeping up a regular combination was used to connect the button simply shorts out the timing
supply of discs. The last time we checked, projector to the relay contacts. capacitor preventing the PUT discharg¬
test tapes were only available at a pro¬ After completion of the timer it was ing into the base of T2 and activa¬
fessional level — and a “professional” apparent that there would be more ting the relay.
price. No ordinary commercial test tapes The range of this timer is between
have come to our notice. applications for a regenerative timer
than just a slide-changer. In addition 7 seconds and 1 minute 8 seconds,
“VALVE MAN”: I was an avid reader to intermittent operation of lights on but this may be conveniently varied by
of R. and H. in the 40s until I found my altering the value of the charging
days becoming too crowded. With some Christmas trees and in display win¬
dows, a timer could be used in “time- capacitor proportionally. Increasing
leisure time now available, I decided to
return to “tinkering” and bought my first lapse” photography and exposure tim¬ the capacitor will logically increase the
copy of “Electronics Australia” last ing. In such applications a warning maximum and minimum timing
month. I was very impressed, if it was lamp facility would probably not be periods. However, to increase the over¬
possible to improve on R. and H., you required. all range of variation, the 100K poten¬
have done it. But I find that time has tiometer may be increased in value,
passed me by and left. me as a “valve In order to fulfil some of these re¬
as determined by individual experi¬
man.” Would your “Basic Radio Course” quirements we are presenting a second
ment.
help me? Have you published an up-to- circuit which has been pruned from
If an electric clock with a sweep
date circuit for a C.R.O. using a 5BP1 the design used in the slide timer. As
tube? (L.B., Torquay, Vic.) second hand is available it may be con¬
it happens, this much-simplified circuit
9 The very rapid development in techno¬
veniently used to time the operation
can be used as a slide timer without
logy has discovered a lot of people as of both circuits. The only proviso is
the full facility of the previous device.
“valve men.” In fact, the introduction of that the clock should start instantan¬
IC’s and the “logic” approach has produc¬ It simply consists of the basic PUT eously without manual assistance. By
ed another group of “discrete component timing circuit together with a mono¬ connecting the clock in series with a
men.” You would probably find the “Basic stable circuit incorporating a relay. set of normally closed relay contacts
Radio Course” helpful for general revision The monostable circuit provides a time it can be operated as an electronic
and for the limited material which it dealy to hold the relay closed for a stop watch.
contains on solid state technology. It will few seconds, allowing time for asso¬
only be a starting point, however, and While we did not finish off the
your best plan would be to build up a few ciated mechanism to engage. The relay second timer in a. completed form, we
simple projects using solid-state devices. holding time may be increased, if re¬ did mock it up on the bench. Conceiv¬
Regarding the oscilloscope, we would sug- quired, simply by increasing the 10K- ably it could be constructed in a simi¬
§ est that you would do better to forget
le 5BP1. After all these years, it may
50uF time constant. lar fashion to the first circuit, using
Again a diode is used with the time Veroboard and a small die-cast metal
not have a hard vacuum inside. But, apart constant network, and a protection box. However, the ultimate presenta¬
from that, its large size and limited sensi¬
tivity would condemn you to using large diode is wired across the relay winding. tion will be up to the individual con¬
metalwork and difficult circuitry. If you Also, the 20uF timing capacitors is a structor, and may be tailored to suit
want to build an oscilloscope, go for tantalum electrolytic while the 50uF particular requirements. Q

New Zealand’s Broadcasting Author¬
Commercial Broadcasting in N.Z. (from page 19) ity Act may be the opportunity for
private enterprise, less trammelled by
restriction than before, to speed up the
next general election will be held. aerials accommodated on the existing job of giving the country better broad¬
Not only would Labour close down masts. casting. This can be expected in the
private stations, but claims it would The B.B.C. pioneered television and program sense, but without safeguards
create a second corporation to com¬ FM broadcasting in the United King¬ for technical standards it remains to
pete with the first. Two virtual State dom, inspired by its responsibilities to be seen how responsible the private
departments monopolising the airwaves the public to improve its service. In broadcasters will be in this respect. If
in elephantine competition is certainly New Zealand, what extensions of tech¬ a spate of licence applications does
a prospect which enthralls few. nical broadcasting — to shortwave, result, Australia may be invited to re¬
One more development remains — television, etc — there have been, negotiate existing broadcast channel-
FM broadcasting. In Wellington, the have been mainly forced on a State- sharing agreements to accommodate
country’s leading technical teaching dominated authority by progressive the new broadcasting look across the
institution (the Central Institute of private enterprise. Tasman. Q
Technology) combined with the N.Z.
Electronics Institute to apply for an
experimental licence for FM broad¬
casting. Despite the standing of these Electric Propulsion Engine (from page 15)
organisations, the licence has been re¬
fused, and departmental policy appears time of between 200 and 300 days. The spacecraft, as envisaged in the
to be not to attract any public atten¬ Clearly, there is a limitation, which U.S.A., would resemble a Mariner 4,
tion to the potentialities of the 90- depends on the launch vehicle used, scaled-up by a factor of six and deriv¬
94MHz band (reserved in New Zea¬ on the initial weight of satellite that ing power solely through the use of
land for this service). The N.Z.B.C. can be placed in orbit. solar cells. The significant aspect of
would be well equipped to try FM, as this design study is that no other launch
A more advanced mission is a Jupiter
it now has transmitter buildings and vehicle available to the U.S.A., smaller
flyby, the analysis for which has al¬
aerials in excellent sites about the than a Saturn V, could be used for
ready been worked out in detail in the
cities for its television service, where such a mission.
U.S.A. Using an Atlas-Centaur launch
FM transmitters (using the medium
vehicle, analysis shows that a space¬ The advantages of electric propulsion
wave program) could be sited and
craft of initially 1,070KG, powered by are: first, any given orbital elements
four thrusters working at a total power may be varied at will; second, the
of about 11KW, could reach the vici¬ capability of a given launcher/satellite
— PKOBLIMS? — nity of Jupiter in 900 days. The pro¬ combination is extended; third, the
The scientifically endorsed potential of pulsion system would consume some launch window (the period during
THOUGHT-POWER, opens doors, solves 386KG of mercury, and a useful pay- which a given payload may be placed
problems, ensures success, brings peace of
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how simple, proven, uncostly methods ful¬
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ELECTRONICS

MATERIALS RESEARCH AT ROLLS-ROYCE

Sequencer for slide projectors • Life in space

ABC certified circulation in excess of 47,000. Volume 30, No. 10

ELECTRONICS Australia, January, 7969 1

There’s a custom built Instrol hi-fi System to suit

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The Milliard preferred heatsink extru¬

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Devoid of vegetation, airless, sun-scorched by day, sub-zero tem¬

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Britain's new Southern Air Traffic Control Centre, at West

ELECTRONICS Australia, January, 1969 13

An electric propulsion engine representing the first

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