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SANELLI
TECHNOLOGY
Sanelli Technology has released a
new code practca oscillator, the ase­
100. The OSC· 100 outputs an ex ­
tremely pure CW tone to an external
speaker. It features separate volume
and looe controls, jacks lor an external
a-von adapter, an external code
key, and an external speaker. It will also
operate from a g-volt battery which
is installed via the convenient battery
door. It is perfect for Individual or
group coda practice sessions.
The OSC-100 Is en clos ed In a
durable black plastic case that lits In
the palm of your hand. The faceplate
resists wear and is easy 10 clean. The
eSC-1OO is priced at $39.95 pius $5
SIH (CO residents add sales tax). For
more Infor malion, contact Senelli
Technology, P.O. Box 4 16, Kiowa CO
OVERVIEW
SYSTEMS
OverView Systems has inlroduced
AMFAX-10, an AM-to-FM converter to
enhance the capabilities of the popular
AEA-FAX hardware/software package
fo r IBM compatibles. The original
AEA-FAX package can only process
FM FAX images transmitted on the HF
band. However, all-weather FAX images
transmitted directly from the
satellites are AM. Inserting AMFAX-10
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80117-()416; (303) 621-2534. Or circle
Reader Service No. 201 .
between the appropriate receiver and
the AEA-FAX interface allows the user
to receive and display VHF polar orbiting,
geostationary and GOES-TAP AM
weather FAX images. The AMFAX-10
converter is a quality PCB housed in a
5-518" (w) x 3-114" (d) x 2' (h) almond
colored ABS plastic case. It features a
front panel brightness control, LED
level indicator, 12-14 VDC operation,
and a buill-in switch to select orig inal
FM FAX or new AM FAX modes. The
AMFAX-10 appears transparent to the
AEA-FAX system, providing Vivid
weather satellite images using existing
software. 11 is priced at $99.95 plus $6
shipping for the complete converter
and user's manual. An optional 12
VDC adapter is available for $8.95.
For more tntormatton. contact
OverView Systems, P.O. eox 130014,
Sunrise FL 33313; (3 05) 748-8315
(evenings or weekenas) . Or circle
Reader Service No. 204.
an Internal variable sync tip
power control (from 10 up to 15
watts PEP) and sync stretcher
to allow proper driving of the
Mirage D1010-ATVN or RF
Concepts 4-110 10 their full
PEP (100 watts) oulput. withoul
overdriving into sync or audio
clipping, lor Ihe nxer. Separate
volume controls are pro­
P.C. ELECTRONICS veeo lor a low impedance dynamic
mike and line audio from a camcorder
P.C. Electronics has inlroduced a or VCR, which enables voice-over
new t o-wen TC70-10 70cm ATV cornmenlingwhile transmitting a home
transceiver. Any code-free Tech or video tape. A v ideo monitor output
higher licensee can easily have his or jack provides camera video for rccus
her own ATV station wilh the TC70-10, and lighting sene before transmitting,
camcorder, TV, 70cm antenna, coax and true video RF detected at the final
and power supply. Aimed at Ihose who amp output In transmit for p rope r
wanl a rugged en-m-cne-tox unll for video gain adjustment. The unit comes
portable public service events or mini- tuned with one customer-specified
mum operating table space In the transmit crystal and a socket and
shack, the rig is housed in a 7.5" x switct1 for an oplional second crystal.
7.5" x 2.7" black die cast aluminum The power supply requirement is 12 to
box. The TC70-10 is a stand-alone 10- 13 VDC at 3 amps.
wa tt version, like me original TC-1, The TC7Q-10 is cocec at $499. For
which was just the right power level for more jntormanon, contact P.C. Elecmost
users for local simplex and reo tronics, 2522 Paxson Lane, Arcadia
peater work, providing snow-tree CA 91007; (818) 447-4565, Fax: (818)
video up to 90 miles line 01 sight with
14 dBd beams. New features include No. 205.
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447·0489. Or ctrcle Reader Service
SIGN ON
SIGN ON produces removable cansigns
designed to help protect vatuable
rrctae radio equipment from theft
in unattended vehicles. These 2·114" x
8" all-weather plastic magnetic or suetion-cup
mounted signs are designed
for immediate application or removal
and offer inslant transter from one vehicle
to another. SIGN ON products
feature the words" Amateur Radio w
in
addition to your callsign or favorite reo
TRIONICS
Trionics is now oflering a
power/charger (lefl)-a compact, versatile,
rechargeable, portable power
station that can supply 3. 6. 9 and 12
VDC rrom a 6.5 Ah safety-sealed lead
acid battery. This unit is ideal lo r
powering small amplifiers, mobile
rigs. handheIds, camcorders, cellular
telephones or other Herne in the rield.
and can be used as a vehicle or boat
starter. This is a perfect item for emergency,
Field Day, remote or portable
operation needs. It ca n be
recharged from either 115 VAC or 12
VDC power sources. The charger clrcu
lt automatically shuts oil when
the battery reaches a " full charge"
condition. Recharge times are aporoximately
three hours from 12 VDC or
eight hours lrom AC. The unit features
a voltage/charge meter to monitor cutput
voltage and battery condition. The
unit comes corrorete wilh a t n.-nstec
AC charge adapter, a fused 12 VOC
cigarette plug corcset and an accessory
cord with multi-voltage adapters.
HAMTRONICS
The Hamtrcmcs line of VHF and
UHF FM repeaters has been expanded
to include some new models, including
several new REP·200 Repeater options.
For those who want to build their
own repeater trom a kit and save a uttie
money, tile full-blown REp·200 kit is
now available for $1095. To make it
easier, Hamtronics is supplying the
control board all wired, tested and programmed.
The user has to only build
the RF modules and assemble the
chassis. (The latter is a real treat because
of the high quality aluminum
chassis with RF·tight compartments
welded in place and covers held on
with captive nuts.) For hams who don't
want aotccatcn, Hamtronics is offering
the REp·200V Repeater in kit form
with the COR-4 Controller instead of
the microprocessor-based controller,
for $795. The COR ·4 has COR and
CW 10 features. but no DTMF or autopetcn
features. Another variation is
the REp·200N ($695 kil , $995 wired
and tested), with no controller, for
peater frequency. Their easy-to-read
signs may be ordered with back·
ground colors of black, blue or red: the
lettering is white. When ordering,
please specify magnetic (for exterior
applications such as rear trunk) or
suction (lor interior rear window)
mount. These signs are $9.95 each;
two for $18. Club discounts are avanable.
For more inlo rmation, contact
SIGN ON, 1923 Edward Lane, Merrick
NY 11566. Or circle Reader Service
No. 202.
'rrtcmcs is also offering a new
window antenna mount (right), Model
BWM-1, designed to get the user's
antenna out of the car and above most
roc iun es . This rugged metal mount
fits onto the car or truck window
for temporary mounting of hand·held
antennas like the "rubber duck." The
almost 4 ' height to the top of the
connector is an aid in extending
the range of the handheld's signal to
local repeaters. The mount features
a dual BNC lype connector that allows
the user to use his/her own coax or
me optional Model BC 6,174, a 50·
ohm, e-rect. BNC-BNC, small coax
cable.
The portable power station, Model
CA180, is $79.95; the BWM·1 mount
is $13.95: and the BC 6·174 cable is
$10.95. The mount and cable are also
available as a combined package for
$23. CA residents add sales tax. For
more information, contact Trionics,
P.O. Box 1434, Rancho Cordova CA
95741·1434; (916) 366,7408. Or circle
Reader Service No. 203.
hams who want to use voice 10 and
th e other advanced features of an
ACe-type controller. On this model,
the connections from the RF modules
terminate at feedlhrough capacitors in
the shielded compartments, allowing
external controller connections to be
made direcUy withoul having to buy or
modify any existing cootroae- board.
All of the above repeaters are available
for 6 meter, 2 meter, 222 MHz,
and 440 MHz ham bands, and they
are FCC·type accepted for operation
in the commercial hi·band and UHF
band. Basic output power levels are
offered from 10W to 25W, depending
on frequency. Add-en PAs are also
available.
For operation in the 902-928 MHz
band. Hamtroncs has a 10W model of
the full -blown , wiredltested REp·2OQ
Repeater for $1455. Add-on PAs are
also available.
For more information or a full cetalog,
contact HamtroniCs, tnc., 65 Mool
eosa. Hil/on NY 14468·9535; (716)
392·9430, FaJc (716) 392-9420. Or
circle Reader Service No. 206.