5 Jan, 2007

Elsewhere in this issue we feature "WinRadio": a very high performance, computer-based radio receiver. As that review was being written, this tiny communications receiver also arrived at SILICON CHIP. It's very significantly cheaper, covers the complete 100kHz to 30MHz MF/HF band (with 88-108MHz broadcast band into the bargain) and offers a wide range of user controls. We thought it apposite to put this review in the same issue so readers can get make their own comparisons...

8 Jan, 2007

It stops your car's air condiotioner from sapping engine power when going up hills or during over taking. It could even save on fuel costs.

12 Jan, 2007

Interesting circuit ideas which we have checked but not built and tested. Contributions from readers are welcome

14 Jan, 2007

Old tape-based answering machines can now be picked up for next to nothing or perhaps you've got one stashed away in the cupboard. Here are few ideas to put it to use.

16 Jan, 2007

Now considered to be relics of a bygone era, stereo radiograms (or stereograms) were common during the 1960s. The Philips RF5 stereogram was typical of this new breed of entertainment systems.

19 Jan, 2007

Today's hospitals are full of electronics

20 Jan, 2007

It's no wonder I get aggravated

20 Jan, 2007

Here's a cheap and simple battery charger which you can leave connected without risk of overcharge.

21 Jan, 2007

23 Jan, 2007

Australia has gone from a leading manufacturer of radios and components to almost exclusively importing electronics - usually displaying the 'made in China' label. With an upsurge of new technology like MP3, GPS, Bluetooth and much more, it's a revelation to find an Australian company designs and manufacturers high-tech world-leading innovative radios, making an impact worldwide.

24 Jan, 2007

If you have a perfect memory you won't need this. But the rest of us could find it very handy! It lets you know if you've left the garage door open without stumbling out in the dark or the pouring rain...

25 Jan, 2007

28 Jan, 2007

No keys, no cards, no pins...but it's very secure!

31 Jan, 2007

Yokogawa's 10th generation digital oscilloscopes offer GHz bandwidth for less money than the competition - and they won't hog your desktop, either!