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Contents
Vol.22, No.2; February 2009
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SILICON
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Features
12 Digital Radio Is Coming, Pt.1
Digital radio starts in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney on 1st
May, with 71 radio stations on 10 DAB+ transmitters. Here’s a rundown on this
complex and completely new radio broadcast medium – by Alan Hughes
16 Review: LeCroy Waverunner 104Mxi Digital Scope
This high-end 4-channel scope operates under Windows XP and can be
operated using either a USB mouse or via its touch screen – by Leo Simpson
34 2.4GHz DSS Radio Control Systems
Digital spread spectrum (DSS) radio control systems are revolutionising the
model radio control scene. Here’s a look at the technology – by Bob Young
Tempmaster Electronic
Thermostat Mk.2 – Page 22.
Pro jects To Build
22 Tempmaster Electronic Thermostat Mk.2
Use it to convert a chest-type freezer into an energy-efficient fridge or to
convert a fridge into a wine cooler. It can also control 12V fridges & freezers,
as well as heaters in hatcheries and fish tanks, plus lots more – by Jim Rowe
40 10A Universal Motor Speed Controller, Mk.2
It can be used with power tools & appliances rated up to 10A and is suitable
for use with brush-type universal motors as used in small lathes, electric drills,
grass trimmers, circular saws, routers, nibblers & jigsaws – by John Clarke
62 Programmable Time Delay Flash Trigger
Interested in special effects photography? You can capture some great action
shots with this programmable flash delay unit – by Jim Rowe
2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Radio Control Systems – Page 34.
78 Multi-Purpose Car Scrolling Display, Pt.3
Pt.3 this month describes how the unit is connected to a car and how it is
used. We also describe the simple command-line program that’s used to drive
it – by Mauro Grassi
Special Columns
57 Serviceman’s Log
Oh Goody! A CRT Set To Fix – by the TV Serviceman
85 Circuit Notebook
(1) Tricks With A 4017 Chaser; (2) Low-Power Analog Computer; (3) Loud
Repeater For Traffic Indicators; (4) Semiconductor Evaluator For Scope;
(5) Bedside Lamp Controller
10A Universal Motor
Speed Controller – Page 40.
90 Vintage Radio
The Australian Army Signals Museum – by Rodney Champness
Departments
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Publisher’s Letter
Mailbag
Order Form
Product Showcase
siliconchip.com.au
96 Ask Silicon Chip
99 Notes & Errata
102 Market Centre
Programmable Time
Delay Flash Trigger – Page 62.
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