Silicon ChipMarket Centre - January 1993 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Feature: The Silicon Chip 5th Birthday Sweepstakes
  3. Contents
  4. Publisher's Letter: Sound quality is not perfect in rack hifi system
  5. Project: Peerless PSK60/2 2-Way Hifi Loudspeakers by Tom Manning
  6. Project: Build A Flea-Power AM Radio Transmitter by Darren Yates
  7. Vintage Radio: Restoring a 1920s kit radio by John Hill
  8. Project: High-Intensity LED Flasher For Bicycles by Darren Yates
  9. Serviceman's Log: The customer is always right? by The TV Serviceman
  10. Subscriptions
  11. Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4 by John Clarke
  12. Feature: Remote Control by Bob Young
  13. Product Showcase
  14. Feature: Panasonic's Super-Quiet Dot Matrix Printer by Darren Yates
  15. Feature: The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.22 by Bryan Maher
  16. Back Issues
  17. Order Form
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "Build A Flea-Power AM Radio Transmitter":
  • AM Radio Transmitter PCB [06112921] (AUD $20.00)
  • Flea-Power AM Radio Transmitter PCB pattern (PDF download) [06112921] (Free)
Items relevant to "High-Intensity LED Flasher For Bicycles":
  • High-Intensity LED Flasher for Bicycles PCB pattern (PDF download) [11111921] (Free)
Items relevant to "A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4":
  • EEPROM table for the 2kW 24V DC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter (Software, Free)
  • Transformer winding diagrams for the 2kW 24VDC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter (Software, Free)
  • 2kW 24V DC to 240VAC Sinewave Inverter PCB patterns (PDF download) [11309921-4] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1 (October 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1 (October 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.2 (November 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.2 (November 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.3 (December 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.3 (December 1992)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4 (January 1993)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4 (January 1993)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.5 (February 1993)
  • A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.5 (February 1993)
Articles in this series:
  • Remote Control (November 1992)
  • Remote Control (November 1992)
  • Remote Control (December 1992)
  • Remote Control (December 1992)
  • Remote Control (January 1993)
  • Remote Control (January 1993)
Articles in this series:
  • The Technology Letters, Pt.2 (January 1989)
  • The Technology Letters, Pt.2 (January 1989)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy (July 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy (July 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.2 (August 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.2 (August 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.3 (September 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.3 (September 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.4 (October 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.4 (October 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.5 (November 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.5 (November 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.6 (December 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.6 (December 1990)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.7 (January 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.7 (January 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.8 (February 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.8 (February 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.9 (March 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.9 (March 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.10 (May 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.10 (May 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.11 (July 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.11 (July 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.12 (August 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.12 (August 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.13 (September 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.13 (September 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.14 (October 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.14 (October 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.15 (November 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.15 (November 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.16 (December 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.16 (December 1991)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.17 (January 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.17 (January 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.18 (March 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.18 (March 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.19 (August 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.19 (August 1992)
  • The Story of Electrical Energy; Pt.20 (September 1992)
  • The Story of Electrical Energy; Pt.20 (September 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.21 (November 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.21 (November 1992)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.22 (January 1993)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.22 (January 1993)
  • The Story of Electrical Energy (April 1993)
  • The Story of Electrical Energy (April 1993)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.24 (May 1993)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.24 (May 1993)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.24 (June 1993)
  • The Story Of Electrical Energy; Pt.24 (June 1993)
......TCENTRE Cash in your surplus gear. Advertise it here in Silicon Chip. r-------------------------, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES ANTIQUE RADIO Advertising rates for this page: Classified ads: $10.00 for up to 15 words plus 40 cents for each additional word. Display ads (casual rate) : $20 per column centimetre (Max. 10cm). Closing date: five weeks prior to month of sale. To run your classified ad, print it clearly in the space below or on a separate sheet of paper & send it with your cheque or credit card details to: Silicon Chip Classifieds, PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097. Or fax the details to (02) 979 6503. ANTIQUE RADIO restorations . Your one-stop radio repair shop. Specialising in restoring vintage radios, including chassis rewiring, re-condensing, quality new parts, valves, valve sockets, speakers, power & audio transformers. Second hand radio dials & parts for most brands & models. About 400 radios in stock for sale, restoration & parts. Every restored wireless is covered by a 2year warranty on parts & labour. We restore damaged woodwork & cabinets & French polish (approx. 40 coats). Vintage car radios available for sale or restoration. Repairs done on tape decks. Open Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12.30-5pm. 109 Cann St, Bass Hill, NSW 2197. Phone (02) 645 3173 BH or (02) 726 1613AH. FOR SALE FRANCHISED TV VCR REPAIR CENTRE with small TV/VCR hire and antenna installations. Central North Brisbane location. 1991 /92 turnover $212,000 (tax returns and trading statements available). Currently operated by two technicians. Premises available for sale or long lease. Room for expansion; eg, computer repair, fax, mobile phones, etc, etc. Forced sale for family reasons. Enjoy the benefits of successful Old trades and services franchise. Get settled in before pay TV arrives. Enquiries to Fixzit, PO Box 672, Lutwyche 4030. Phone (07) 857 6296. Enclosed is my cheque/money order for $_ _ _ _ or please debit my O Bankcard 0 Visa Card O Master Card XI I I Sign ature_ __ _ _ _ __ ____ Card expiry date_ _~/_ __ I I Name _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ I I Street _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ I I Suburb/town _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Postcode_ _ _ _ __ I L _________________________ J Card No. 102 SILICON CHIP WEATHER FAX programs for IBM XT/ ATs *** "RADFAX2" $35 is a high resolution, shortwave fax, Morse & RTTY receiving program. Suitable for CGA, EGA, VGA and Hercules cards (state which): Needs SSB HF rad io & Radfax decoder. *** "SATFAX" $45 is a NOAA, Meteor & GMS weather satellite picture receiving program. Needs EGA or VGA plus "WEATHER FAX" PC card. *** "MAXISAT" $75 is similar to SATFAX but needs 2Mb expanded n. •mory (EMS 3.6 or 4.0) and 1024 x 768 SVGA card. All programs are on 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch disks (state which) & include documentation. Add $3 postage. Only from M. Delahunty, 42 Villiers St, New Farm, Old 4005. Phone (07) 358 2785. NEW ZBO SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER: designed for the 1990s. Also modern kits. Local SAE for details. DIY Electronics, GPO Box 904, Hong Kong. NEW NOTEPAD Computer by Amstrad as advertised on TV. Z80B micro, Builtin Standard Parallel, Serial, Basic, Word Processor, Dictionary, Calendar, Diary, Address/Telephone book, World time clock/alarms, Calculator, PC File transfer. $390 inc post & ins. For more info send a 45c stamp to Don McKenzie, 29 Ellesmere Crescent, Tullamarine 3043. Phone (03) 338 6286. PAY ASIAN PRICES for common electronic components. No minimum. Ask about hard to get items. Local SAE for details. DIY Electronics, GPO Box 904, Hong Kong. FOR SALE: we have a number of Plessey 2001 B-MAC satellite receivers for sale. This model is currently retailing at over $2200.00. These are in good going condition and complete with remote controls and handbooks. If interested, please make a cash or Bankcard offer to: Langridge Electronics, PO Box 290, Norfolk Island 2899, or fax to (0011) 6723 22833. THE HOMEBUILT DYNAMO: (plans) brushless, 1000 watt at 740 revs. $A85 postpaid airmail from Al Forbes, PO Box 3919 - SC, Auckland, New Zealand. Phone Auckland (09) 818 8967 anytime. ON SALE NOW: First Edition Vintage Radio Calendar, in full colour. Featuring a selection of Australia's most photogenic radios. Ideal Christmas gift for friends and collectors overseas. Available from Resurrection Radio, 51 Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria, Australia 3181. Phone (03) 529 5639. $18.95 plus $2 postage. COMPONENT PACKS, 30 trimpots, Bourns, Beckman etc, mixed values and types including multiturn. 400 metal film ¼W resistors, most are 1% or 2% Beyschlag, mixed values including some E96 and E192 series. 200 carbon film ½W and 1W resistors, most are Beyschlag 1% or 2%. All compo- MEMORY EXPANSION PRICES AT OCTOBER 19TH,·1992 SIMM 1Mbx9 1Mbx3 1Mbx8 4Mbx9 4Mbx8 70ns 70ns 100ns 70ns 80ns $46 $42 $37 $160 $150 DRAM DIP 1 x 1Mb 256 X 4 41256 1Mb x 4 70ns 70ns 80ns (slat) $5 $5 $2 $23 DRIVES SEAG 89Mb SEAG 107Mb SEAG 130Mb SEAG 245Mb 14M 15M 12M 12M $320 $350 $430 $780 IBM PS.2 50/55(70 70/35 90/95 2Mb 4Mb 4Mb $115 $180 $190 TOSHIBA T2000SXe T3200SX T44/6400 T5200 4Mb 2Mb 4Mb 2Mb $260 $135 $345 $135 MAC 2MbSI & LG 4Mb P'Book $83 $260 BOARDS & PTRS 8MbAT W2MB $232 8Mb PS2 W2MB $234 4Mb HP Laser W2MB $155 1MbTI W1MB $80 Sales 1ax 20%. Overnight delivery. Credit cards welcome. Ring for Latest Prices Plans Kits and PCBs 100W Valve Amp PCB............... .. ......... $30 Valve Amp PSU PCB........................ .. ..................... $25 Universal PSU (±5/±12V) Dual Supply ................... $10 Digi 125 100W amp/pair ... .. ...... ___ $1 0 ETI 1623 PIA for PCs ............................... .. ............. $40 Max 1/0 Board .. .. . .. .................................... $40 Max Ki1 ................................................................. $169 LM380 3.5 amp PCB ..... ........................ .. ..... $7 AEM 35W amp kit ............................... .. .................. $20 ETI Audio Toolkit PCB........................... .. ...... $10 AGC Amp PCB . .. ....... $7 Z-80 Miniprocessor PCB... .. ............. $50 6502 Miniprocessor PCB ...................... .. ................. $50 6809 Miniprocessor PCB ....................... .. ...... $50 8048/8049 Developers board complete B&T ......... $199 IBM PC Prototype PCB..................... .. ........... $50 EPROM Programmer .......................... .. ................ $299 ESL-1 Electrostatic speaker kiUpair inc manual ...... $899 ESL· 1 Assembly Manual . .. .................... $50 P.C. Computers (08) 332 6513 36 Regent St, Kensington SA. 1st Floor, 100 Yarrara Rd, PO Box 382, Pennant Hills, 2120. Tel: (02) 980 6988 Fax: (02) 980 6991 PELHAM FIX-A-KIT KIT REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION TRANSFORMER REWINDS 3 MONTHS WARRANTY ON REPAIRS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALL TYPES OF TRANSFORMER REWINDS HVCAL ELECTRONICS TRANSFORMER REWINDS Design, Manufacture & Repair of Electronic Equipment Reply Paid No.2, PO Box 438, Singleton, NSW 2330. Ph: (065) 761291. Fax: (065) 761003. (02) 633 5477 nent packs $12 ea plus $5 p&p. Japanese transistor pack with two each of 2SA1069, 2SC923, 2SC1826, 2SC3157, 2SD381, 2SD667, $15 per pack. Electronic component pack, 400 items including ICs, transistors, diodes, resistors, trimpots, capacitors, relays, fuses etc. All new components, $25 per pack, plus $8 p&p. Valves, CV3998, 12AX7, 12AY7, 12BY7A, 3A4, 6AM5, 6J7G, all $8 each or 10 for $70 (can be mixed). Open Thursday, Friday 4pm8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, 143 Grays Rd, Enoggera, Old. Ph (07) 355 1314 or (07) 855 1880 AH. Fax (07) 855 1014. Visa, Bankcard, Mastercard available for fax or phone orders over $20. Secontronics, PO Box 2215, Brookside, Old 4053. 16-CHANNEL UHF REMOTE CONTROL: EA Nov 88-Jan 89. One transmitter kit, one receiver kit, & one 4channel relay driver kit, priced to clear at a total price of $99. Ref XXJAN9401. * 1-INCH CRO TUBE: new 1-inch CRO tube, plus a connecting diagram, plus a simple experimental circuit. Very limited quantities: $30. Ref XXJAN9402. * FIBRE OPTIC CABLE: high quality fibre optic cable, single fibre <at> $2/ metre or 10 metres for $15, dual fibre <at> $4/metre or 10 metres for $30. Ref XXJAN9403. * SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLIES: compact enclosed ex-Telecom supplies. Dimensions: 300 x 90 x 180mm. Unregulated input 3050V, regulated output of 12V <at> 6A or 5V <at> 40A. Two different units. Limited stocks <at> $28 ea. P&P $7 (heavy!) . Specify type when ordering. Ref XXJAN9404. * SOLAR POWERED MOTOR KIT: a 6V 50mA solar panel with terminating clips, a very efficient motor to suit, and instructions. Great for education and experimenting. Only $7 per set, or 5 sets for $28. Ref XXJAN93101. * SOLAR LIGHTING BARGAIN: (EA Nov 92) this kit has RC§ RADI[O PTY LTD ~•~1,~Ill D1°1i~I RCS Radio Pty Ltd is the only com- ;=J I 0 pany that manufactures and sells every PC board and front panel published in SILICON CHIP, ETI and EA. RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley 2207. Phone (02) 587 3491 ]ANUARY 1993 103 JV Tuners - Repairs * Tuner repairs for TVs & VCRs * • • • • Shorted Turns Tester High Voltage Probe _Degaussing Wand Remote Control Tester (02) 7741154 Fax (02) 7741154 Transfonner Rewinds Advertising Index Altronics ................................ 76-78 For all types of transformer re\\ inds. Antique Radio Restorations ..... 102 (065) 761291 Fax (065) 761003 Autotron Australia ...................... 43 A-One Electronics ................ 36-39 Av-Comm ................................... 69 Breakthrough Computers .......... 27 Ian J Truscott's Electronic World EEM Electronics David Reid Electronics ....... ......... 5 Dick Smith Electronics .......... 10-15 \lail or credit card facilities Printed circuit board assembly, s,,itchmode po\\er supplies repaired. Design work from start to finish. Ring anytime 9am-9pm \Ion-Sun. (03) 7233344 Fax (03) 4192808 (03) 4011393 For senice & repair work EEM Electronics ...................... 104 Electronic World ................. 87,104 Emona Instruments ................... 47 Ford Motor Company ............ OBC Geoff Wood Electronics ............. 73 T.A. Mowles Silicon Chip Harbuch Electronics .................. 74 Hycal Instruments .................... 103 Printed circuit boards for the hobbyist. For senice & enquiries contact: To ad,ertise your JJroducts or sen ices. please call Sharon on (08) 3265590 (02)9795644(018)285532 Jaycar Electronics ......... 49-56,IBC JV Tuners ................................ 104 Kalex ......................................... 41 Oatley Electronics ......... 64-65, 103 PC Computers ......................... 103 Pelham ........... .. .. ..... ..... ...... 25,103 three separate sections that are contained on one PCB, but can be separated: (1) a crystal locked ultrasonic movement detector; (2) a fluorescent tube inverter (4-20W) with logic circuitry; (3) a solar battery charging regulator and an incandescent lamp switcherpulser which employs a Mosfet switch. As a package special we are offering the complete kit for the three sections plus six 6V/1 W solar panels for a total cost of only $99! Ref XXJAN93104. * SWITCHES: high quality miniature enclosed, Italian (FEME) 1, 2, 3 and 5pole, 12-position switches: $2.80 ea or 10 for $20. Ref XXJAN93105. * MYSTERY LASER: includes a 12V univer- sal power supply kit, plus a very small, modern, brand new 0.5mW laser tube to suit. To top the bargain, we will include a diverging lens (holography etc) with the deal, for a total price of $79! Ref XXJAN93106. Major cards accepted with phone and fax orders. Total cost of certified p&p: Australia $5, NZ (airmail) $10. Oatley Electronics, PO Box 89, Oatley, NSW 2223. Phone (02) 579 4985. Fax (02) 570 791. SILICON CHIP BINDERS These beautifully-made binders will protect your copies of SILICON CHIP. They feature heavy-board covers, are made from a distinctive 2-tone green vinyl & have the SILICON CHIP logo printed in gold-coloured lettering .on the spine & cover. To order, just fill in & mail the form on page 101, or phone or fax your order to: I I I Silicon Chip Publications, PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, 2097. Phone (02) 979 5644. Fax: (02) 979 6503. I I I I I I I I I I I ·------------------------~ 104 SILICON CHIP Philips Test & Measurement ...... 31 Plough Book Sales .................... 41 RCS Radio .............................. 104 Resurrection Radio .................... 87 Rod Irving Electronics .......... 90-95 Scan Audio ..........,. ................. 7,71 Scientific Devices ...................... 75 Silicon Chip Binders ........... 42,104 MAGAZINES: approx. 300 various electronics magazines for sale from 75c each plus postage. SILICON CHIP Nov. 1987 & Dec. 1987, $10 ea incl. p&p. Phone Terry on (08) 326 5590. r------------------------• I I I I I I I I Peter C. Lacey Services ............ 44 Silicon Chip Back Issues ...... 96-97 T. A. Mowles ............................ 104 Technical Applications ............... 81 Transformer Rewinds .............. 104 PC Boards Printed circuit boards for SILICON CHIP projects are made by: • Jemal Products, 5 Forge St, Welshpool, WA 6106. Phone (09) 350 5555. • Marday Services, PO Box 19-189, Avondale, Auckland, NZ. Phone 88 5730. • RCS Radio Pty Ltd, 651 Forest Rd, Bexley, NSW 2207. Phone (02) 587 3491.