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The Metrication Waiting Game.
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Popular Electronics
EDGAR W. HOPPER
Publisher

ARTHUR P. SALSBERG
Editorial Director

LESLIE SOLOMON
Technical Editor

JOHN R. RIGGS
Editorial 4K Computer?
Ilanaaine Editor

ALEXANDER W. BURAWA
ociate Editor
THE METRICATION WAITING GAME
EDWARD I. BUXBAUM
Art Directs, Although Congress has not as yet passed a bill dealing with adoption of
JOHN McVEIGH the metric system in the U.S., the changeover from our present English
:I ssi,ta at Editor
system is inevitable. After all, about 90% of the world's population with
ANDRE DUZANT 75% of world trade uses the metric system. And with good reason! It's
Technical Illustrator
simpler and faster to deal with multiples and subdivisions of 10 than it is
HERBERT S. BRIER with units of 12.
LEN BUCKWALTER
LOU GARNER Of course, the U.S. has been "going metric" for many years, although
GLENN HAUSER the use of the system has been more of an incursion than an adoption. For
JULIAN D. HIRSCH
RALPH HODGES example, we employ the metric system for radio wavelengths, electrical
ART MARGOLIS
FORREST MIMS measurements, medical prescriptions, and in photography. We even use it
JERRY OGDIN for hi -fi pickup tracking force-2 grams, 1 gram, etc.
WILFRED M. SCHERER
Contributing Editors Comparing the values of one standard with that of another is always
awkward. For instance, 1 gram would translate to 1/28 ounce. In a
JOSEPH E. HALLORAN
Advertising Director turnabout, 71/2 inches per second, a common U.S. tape recorder speed, is
JOHN J. CORTON
equivalent to 19.05 centimeters per second. Clearly, the nice even numbers
Adrertising Sales occur with the standard that is dominant. The equivalent is generally
LINDA BLUM
complicated. For international trade purposes, however, many
Adrerh,n tiereire Manager manufacturers "design" metric. That's why you see many cabinets and
PEGI McENEANEY enclosures that measure fractionally, such as 14 3/16 inches instead of a
Ereenm e .tsi,tant

STANLEY NEUFELD
nice round 141/2 inches. The former measures 36 centimeters on the
button! Still, our price goes down a lot easier.
Associate Publisher There are many conversion tables around to compare a value in English
ZIFF -DAVIS PUBLISHING COMPANY to that of metric, and vice -versa. Metric conversion calculators are Now's your chance to bite into a complete computer first -time computer users. In addition, every SPHERE SYS-
system. We at SPHERE CORPORATION have used the TEM is expandable as desired. It will run an extended
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abundant, too. Moreover, there are factors to simplify conversion that are latest micro -processing technology along with some real BASIC compiler and /or a most complete line of peripher-
One Park Avenue New York, New York 10016 as easy as n to use (2.54 cm =1 in.; 1 kg = 2.2 lb.). But when you get right innovations in mini -circuit design to develop the lowest - als. All systems come with complete usage, program-
212- 725 -3500
Hershel B. Sarbin, President down to it, one must eventually choose a system to the exclusion of all cost complete computer systems available. Every system ming, and application manuals, as well as software sup-
comes complete with TV CRT display, ROM monitor, a ports to make its functions almost limitless. We wanted
Furman Hebb, Executive Vice President others so that even numbers predominate. Most countries employed a real time clock, and typewriter, cursor editing, and to make something a lot better; and we did!
Vincent Perry, Financial Vice President and Treasurer
Phillip T. Heffernan, Senior Vice President, Marketing changeover period from English to metric, with highway signs reading numeric keyboards. Every SPHERE SYSTEM has ample
Edward D. Muhlfeld,Senior Vice President, Sports Division both miles and kilometers, as an example. memory to run YOUR particular program, whether it's a The mail order offer you see nere is limited. Take advan-
Philip Sine, Senior Vice President complicated inventory control system, or keeping de- tage of it! If you like, also inquire about our full color
Frank Pomerantz, Vice President, Creative Services The first country to go metric, France, had a 25 -year dual system tailed track of finances, or monitoring and protecting graphics CRT display, andSPHERE's most complete line of
Arthur W. Butzow, Vice President, Production
Lawrence Sporn, Vice President, Circulation
program starting in 1812 before metric became compulsory in 1837. Our your home or office ...
use your imagination! And low -cost peripherals on the market today.
George Morrissey, Vice President defeated U.S. Metrication Bill had a 10 -year changeover period. SPHERE offers manuals with plenty of information for the' Use the coupon below right away!
Sydney H. Rogers, Vice President
Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson, when Secretary of State, recommended
Sidney Holtz, Vice President
in 1790 that Congress introduce a decimal system; President John Quincy We make the difference count.
Charles B. Seton, Secretary
Edgar W. Hopper, Vice President, Electronics Div.

W.
William Ziff, Chairman
Bradford Briggs, Vice Chairman
Adams advocated adoption of the metric system in 1821 Congress passed
;

a law in 1866 making the metric system legal for those wishing to
use it.
nation
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South 500 West #4
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Nearly 110 years later, however, the U.S. is the only major industrial 791
Bountiful, Utah 84010

in the world that uses the outmoded English system of weights and
Midwestern Office Dear SPHERE: leali 295 -1368
The Pattis Group, 4761 West Touhy Ave., The tacts read here convinced me!
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Lincolnwood, Illinois 60644, 312 679 -1100 measures!

GERALD E. WOLFE, THOMAS HOCKNEY Enclosed is my check or money order for $860.00. Please
Western Office For a country that is a major participant in world trade, the delay in rush me a SPHERE System.
converting to metric is abhorrent. It means that a product cannot be made
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9025 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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213 273 -8050: BRadshaw 2 -1161
Western Advertising Manager, BUD DEAN for universal distribution. Equally distressing, there is no serious move in system and peripherals. (Specific questions, if any, are

our schools to teach upcoming generations the system of weights and

attached.i
Japan: James Yagi
measures that must ultimately be adopted.

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 The diodes used to protect the inputs of the Far better results can be obtained if the
comparator IC are the bad guys. The zener diodes are each replaced with two or
capacitance of a typical zener diode is three switching diodes connected across

It's your game.

many times that of a typical switching the comparator's inputs as shown in my
diode. With the 1000 -ohm value of R1 and schematic. -W.E. PARKER, Columbus, Ohio
approximately 560 -pF capacitance of D1
and D2, there will be very little 10-MHz

Letters square -wave signal amplitude available at

the comparator's inputs.
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NOTES ON PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

The 8223 PROM specifications sheet re-

commends a 390 -ohm burn resistor, as op-
posed to the 39 -ohm value specified in
/N9/4a D3 "How To Program Read -Only Memories"
USING DIODES WITH LOGIC PROBE SILICON (July 1975). The exact magnitude differ-

tZ ence between the two values makes me

DIODES
In "Build Universal Logic Probe" (Feb-
a geOSE
nv -v suspicious of the article's procedure.
ruary 1975), it is doubtful that the probe will -Mark Coffman, Cincinatti, Ohio
/K ,inpiT OWL
perform well at frequencies near 10 MHz. COMP-

I have a question on one Of the steps for

programming a PROM (page 30). The note
in step 1 states: "NEVER operate S/ when
PASS THE WORD... S2 is set to BURN." If this is correct, there is

an
no way to blow the fuses. -David Peterson,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
real -time clock
It has been our experience that most
16 digital I/O lines
PROM's need a great deal more burn cur-
rent than is possible to obtain using a
4k RAM
390 -ohm resistor. We experimented with a
512 times 8 PROM
number of PROM's and found that 39 ohms

SWEDEN'S SOLID CB IS HERE is the optimum burn resistor value. The

390 -ohm value failed to give the desired
serial teletype interface
r r'r
.
results. (Perhaps the PROM's we had, from hardwired ROM monitor

..
"You've got to hear it to believe it!" Because dl _ .,a .9.s,70.,..,.........._
Handic is committed to quality ... not to several sources, were manufacturer fall- 71111. 41. e ,4112.11

® outs; if so, most of the PROM's our readers (console emulator)

gimmicks, frills or flashing lights. Our 23
channel rigs are designed in Sweden, where
the climate is tough and operating conditions
tougher ... and where CB is more than just a
cl',* h
.
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will be able to obtain are in this category.)

As for the note in step one of the pro-
convenience, it's a vital communications link!
With Handic, adjacent channel spill-
gramming procedure, it should read: (Complete with usage, programming, and application manuals.)
over problems are minimized -60dB down k i ._
"NEVER operate S1 when S2 is set to TEST."
Q 10KHz, not the usual 45dB down. íL! .

microvolts -
Spurious emission is filtered down to 0.2
250% better than our own
FCC requirements. (If all rigs were
RIPPLE CURRENT IN FILTER CAPACITORS
Still, our price goes down a lot easier.
Handic, there would be a lot less TVI!) "How to Design Your Own Power
In
And Handic is required to Take the SPHERE CPU board and you can name a game, at SPHERE have a whole line of fine micro -processing
maintain ± .003% crystal Supplies" (June 1975), no mention is made play it, and invent your own.lt is a totally programmable parts, kits, peripherials and even full -blown systems.

Sweden -
frequency tolerance in
exceeding
our own FCC specs
of the importance of not exceeding the rip-
ple current rating of the capacitor. This fac-
computer base for fun or serious use. Only real design
innovation by the TEAM at SPHERE CORPORATION could Take advantage of the special mail order offer on our CPU
board, and get one board at the OEM's 100 -quantity price
tor cannot be ignored, particularly in low- make the advances in micro -processing technology that
significantly. From complete with the 3 manuals as listed. Use the coupon
"mic" to antenna, this voltage, high- current power supplies. Fail- could increase the capabilities and bring the price down.
is the kind of There have been no compromises and no short cuts . . . and have it delivered right away. It's your game and we at
sophisticated circuitry found in ure to consider the ripple current and its look at the features! You might even be interested in the SPHERE CORPORATION make the difference count!
every Handic rig. Remember, heating effect in the capacitor will severely complete 4K computer system kit for $860.00! In fact, we s. The Special OEM 100 -quantity-price is extended to the hobby user for a single
Handic CB's have their own shorten its life. -S.A. Romano, Brooklyn, CPU board through mail order only. Of fer ends without notice.
special orange color ...
symbolic of CB excellence. N.V. We make the difference count.
The author replies that this is a good UI
SPHERE CORPORATION
point to keep in mind if one finds heating in 791South 500 West N 5
the filter capacitor. The ripple current may Dear SPHERE:
Bountiful, Utah 84010
1801) 295-1368
be what is causing it. Under normal loads The facts read here convinced me!
I

and with full -wave and bridge systems,

0 Enclosed my check or money order for $860.00. Please
however, the typical capacitors available to is
System.
rush me a SPHERE
experimenter should not present any prob-
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0 Please rush me more details on your low-cost computer

lems. system and peripherals. (Specific questions, if any, are
attached.)

Handic CB radios include: mobile /base transceivers; handheld portables;

scanners with FM radio option; antennas; microphones; selective call;
and a full line or accessories.
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Address:
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SPHERE SPHERE CORPORATION
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U.S.A. inc.
In "Build a Direct -Reading Logic Probe"
14340 N.W. 60th Ave., Washington Bldg. Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014 (305) 558 -1522
(September 1975), in the Parts List, DIS1
In Canada: Scotcomm Radio Inc., Quebec
THE DEPENDABLE CB FROM SWEDEN should be a common -anode unit, not
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positions and 10 insulating channels, and
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room. The New Milford is a 3 -way acoustic
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Hewlett-Packard the uncompromising HP -25. $195.00*
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 You gain new skills as an
electronics troubleshooter in a
fascinating learn -at -home
program from Bell & Howell
Schools. It includes building
and experimenting with the new
generation color N.
If you're like most men, deep down inside there's
you'll build:
still a bit of the boy who loved to go exploring ... and who'd 1. A design console, for setting up and examining circuits.
love to go again. Well, now you can.
2. A digital multimeter for measuring voltage, resistance arid
Only this time you'll explore the expanding world of
current (it displays its findings in big, clear numbers like a
electronics ... a world more fascinating than any you ever
digital clock).
dreamed of as a boy.
3. A solid -state "triggered sweep" oscilloscope -similar in
Learn by exploring ... Bell & Howell Schools principle to the kind used in hospital operating rooms to
offers an exciting way for you to gain new occupational monitor heartbeats. You'll use it to monitor the
skills in electronics. "heartbeats" of tiny integrated circuits. The "triggered
Everybody enjoys learning something new, but why sweep" feature locks in signals for easier observation.
learn it the old way? Classes to go to. Lectures to sit through.
And only a bunch of books to keep you interested.
Step -by -step you'll build and experiment with
Bell & Howell's new generation color TV- investigating
Bell & Howell Schools' adventure in learning is a far
digital features you've probably never seen before!
cry from all that.
You can probe into electronics and learn exciting This 25" diagonal color TV has digital features that
new occupational skills right in your own home, in your spare are likely to appear on all TV's of the future. As you build it
time. On whatever days and whatever hours you choose. So you'll probe into the technology behind all- electronic tuning.
there's no need to give up your present job and paycheck And into the digital circuitry of channel numbers that appear
just because you want to learn something new. right on the screen! You'll also build in a remarkable on -the-
What's more, when you're exploring a field as screen digital clock, that flashes the time in hours, minutes
iisiiiiii fascinating as electronics, reading about it is just not enough. and seconds. Your new skills will enable you to program a
Nom is MI
ME NE or so That's why throughout this program you'll get lots of "hands special automatic channel selector to skip over "dead"
on" experience with some of today's latest electronic channels and go directly to the channels of your choice.
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training tools. You'll also gain a better understanding of the
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You'll be stimulated for hours on end as you well as a working knowledge of "state of the art" integrated
build, experiment and learn while using the latest ideas circuitry and the I 00% solid -state chassis.
and techniques in this fascinating field. After building and experimenting with this TV, you'll
As part of the program you'll actually learn to build be equipped with the skills that could put you ahead of the
and work with your own electronics laboratory. Using it to put field in electronics know-how.
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in the Westminster, some of the reper-
toire is of less than poignant interest,
and unfortunately the organist's man-
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methodical.
transducer technology will alter
attribute some of the bright, open
quality (particularly in the high fre-
quencies) that we tend to associate
need all the help they can get.

More Demo Records. My remarks

It is unusual to find a large -scale
work such as Bloch's Sacred Service
as an original recording effort by a
the course of high fidelity.
with wide dispersion. of some months ago on demonstra- small label, but it is available from Ark,
As for time smear over several fre- tion records have lured a few more paired with Francis Poulenc's Gloria, There's a significant new between you and the
quency bands, there is no logical contestants out into the open. as performed by orchestral and choral development in high fidel- original sound.
reason for an omni's being at all in- Fulton Electronics, among whose forces of the University of Minnesota. ity that is destined to play Even though you may
ferior to a conventional speaker. products is the FMI Model 80 (consi- Being a two -microphone pickup (fun- a vital role in sound re- now own a pair of head-
There is some evidence -all of it quite dered by many to be in the top rank of damental in Mr. Fulton's recording production. It is intimately phones, you owe it to
subjective -for such temporal dislo- under -$100 speaker systems), also philosophy, I'm told; also, no Dolby tied in with the piezoelec- yourself to hear these
cations' causing a subtle change in has a small recording operation at its processing -I suspect he doesn't be- tric principle. High polymer new piezoelectric high
perceived tonal balance. For example, Minneapolis base. Bob Fulton makes lieve in it -so all these records hiss), The piezoelectric ef- thin film polymer transducer head-
some experienced listeners have re- records the way would if knew how.
I I the recording assigns all soloists to fect deals with certain
diaphragm --. phones. In fact, compare
ported noting tonal changes when Of the five Ark (his label) albums I've the left channel. And, of course, there crystal devices that flex them with other types.
they moved off the axis of a conven- sampled, none is less than remarka- are no touch -up mikes to highlight or- when voltages are applied You'll find a lower level
tional speaker so that they were ble. One-Organ Music from West- chestral details, if you've become to them. Now, Pioneer has of distortion -free sound
Signal
slightly closer to some drivers than minster (a Minneapolis church, not used to that artifact of multi -track re- discovered a totally new than has ever been
others. (Of course, the reports state
that all other likely causes of this were
the British institution) -is
unique in
my listening experience. No light -
cording. The sound that results is ex-
tremely attractive and full- bodied,
application of the piezo-
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eliminated.) Also, several speaker de- voiced Baroque instrument this, but with a "sweetness" (the only word that the principle to ultra -thin headphones Molecular headphones levels. The experience of
signs, some in existence and others one of the high -pressure roarers that comes to mind) of the high frequen- aluminum coated high listening with these new
still aborning, take the whole matter has you checking the ceiling overhead cies that seems characteristic of all polymer film. The first totally new concept in Pioneer headphones is a revela-
very seriously. for rickety chandeliers. In fact, the the Ark releases (which wears very By employing this film as a low - headphones in over a decade. tion. In addition, the open -back
Assuming there's substance in any specification shows the swell organ to well for protracted listening). By great mass diaphragm and applying Pioneer has successfully incor- design, light weight and soft, snug
of this, it's interesting to speculate on be the largest section of the instru- good luck, the Minnesota string sec- porated the High Polymer Molecu- fitting earpieces permit hours of
audio signal voltages, the material
what portions of the signal would ment, which smacks of nineteenth - tion seems to have that rarest of tal- expands and contracts uniformly lar transducer principle in two new comfortable, private listening.
dominate: the leading or the lagging century excess. Fortunately, the tone ents among nonprofessional groups: generating acoustic energy. For headphones that are unlike any You'll come away from your Pioneer
ones? As it happens, few omni de- of the organ is not hard or piercing, the ability to play together and in tune the first time it becomes possible others. Conventionally designed dealer thoroughly convinced that
signs take these considerations into but is almost dominated by the tre- most of the time. All in all, don't know
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to transform electrical energy to headphones use moving coils, Pioneer has altered the course of
account, and most would be hard mendous low- frequency resources which large recording outfit you could miniature loudspeaker elements high fidelity.
an accurate acoustical equivalent.
pressed to do so. Ultimately this might -six 16 -foot stops and one 32 -foot turn to for so satisfactory a rendition
Such thin -film diaphragms properly and other mechanical parts as - SE -700, under $80*; SE -500,
prove to be a limitation. As things
stand now, however, there might very
Bourdon. Fulton has gone after thèse
sounds in a way that all but opens the
of this music, or any choral -orchestral
work.
mounted are capable of reproduc- shown in Figure 1 all of which - under $50 *. Both come with a 93/4
foot connecting cable, standard
The repertoire of the Armstrong ing all music frequencies by means come between you and your music.
well be something going on. heavens. The bass is as substantial
High School Choirs ranges from Re-
of an incredible "breathing" effect. Pioneer's new SE-700 and SE -500 phone plug and storage case.
as a brick wall, and it just rolls over
The ramifications of this unique headphones don't. They employ a U.S. Pioneer Electronics Corp.,
A New Phase. On a completely dif- you without remission. Yet the rest naissance to late- Romantic sentimen-
ferent subject, in a conversation with remains in focus. recommend the tality and the inevitable spiritual; but it refinement of the piezoelectric single thin -film high polymer pie- 75 Oxford Drive, Moonachie, New
principle are far reaching. Con-
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ago, learned of a unique new product ers. also recommend sturdy woofers.
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that that company is considering. It is I could be more enthusiastic about range and dynamics. The recording is
speaker systems and headphones moves air -
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phase of one channel of a phono car-
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Olivet if hadn't heard the Westminster
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make you feel warm all over, as well as - in fact, any type of electrome- rately, in exact conformance with Parker Co.
tridge, the idea being to get the two first. The Olivet recording is more than enabling you to hear the words of al- chanical transducer requiring res- the electrical signal ap-
channels phase- synchronized as adquate in the bass, but of greater in- most every voice in the group. Anoka onance -free performance. plied directly to it. The
closely as possible and thereby enable terest to me is the upper register, High School Concert Band (1974) is There have been many attempts accurate, low- distortion
your four -channel matrix decoder to which is very strong yet freer of mod- just as good technically, but it is a high to create sound using diaphragm signals available from any
school band -a healthy cut above the motion. For example, electrostatic standard headphone jack
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specialty of Burwen Laboratories, which incidentally man-
ufactures a compander recording system and a dynamic
sing is a great improvement -much superior to the earlier
one in terms of discrete noises, and perhaps a bit better in
r
noise filter for playback-only purposes. Burwen's first rec- hiss level. Listening to it has set my mind working again on
ord (there have been a couple since, believe) demon- I the extremely detrimental effects of noise in any listening
strates the compander with stunning success. The disc,
Perfectly Clear, presents the East Bay City Jazz Band and
vocalist Jane Campedelli in what is said to be a close
situation. At first hearing, the dynamic range of the new
pressing seemed much better, but in a later direct com-
parison with the older version it came out about equal. A
SBE
approach to traditional New Orleans music making. The
record is a real wonder. There is not a sound on it that has
not been captured with absolute, crystalline precision, and
it's fascinating to follow the sharply etched outlines of the
tricky business this.
Ambiphon also sent a newer recording by the Tequila
Mocking Bird Chamber Ensemble. From the name you'd
not expect that the group plays Handel, Vivaldi, and
ives you
the
brass timbre into the sinuosity of a virtuoso clarinet. The Pachelbel straight, but that appears to be the case. How-
banjo is a bit remote (it "rustles," as the song says), and the ever, they attack this material with violin, tuba, and vib-
drums are really too far away from the mikes, getting raphone. question whether the vibes achieve a successful
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soaked up by the extremely dead acoustic of the recording blend with the violin, but the tuba generally works well.
site. But the recording overall has, of course, no tape God knows the bass line is always audible. The recording is
noise, and no trace of side effects that could hear from the I very good. The only thing that keeps it from being excep-
operation of the compander system. Nor is there any print - tional is the lack of a big, spacy acoustic and /or spectacu-
through of groove echo. Recorded levels are on the mod- lar dynamic range. Ambiphon's address is: P.O. Box 341,
erate side to accommodate the extreme peaks (which Kingsbridge Station, Bronx, NY 10463.
Burwen claims are there and my scope confirms), but the
pressing is the flattest piece of vinyl I've seen in years, and
exceptionally quiet. If your system will tolerate high gain
settings you can blow yourself into chopped liver with this
In closing, let me announce that CBS Laboratories, now
reorganized as CBS Technology Center, is again offering
its full range of test records, many of them remastered with
newer equipment. The CBS series is especially valuable to
1 -Z in
recording and never hear more than a whisper of noise.
The Burwen record is $10.50 from: Burwen Labs, 209
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As promised, Ambiphon provided a new copy of the
the hobbyist because voice-identified spot frequencies are
provided along with the more usual sweep tones that re-
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for reasonably accurate frequency- response measure-
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Natalie Ryshna piano recording that found too noisy and
otherwise unimpressive in my last report. The new pres-
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Computer Project
MODEL 1431 $399.00 Features compact size, simplified construction,
built-in TTY interface, and low cost.
BY H. EDWARD ROBERTS & PAUL VAN BAALEN

THE Altair 680 is a complete mi- Other attributes of the new compu-
LARGE -SCALE integration (LSI) crocomputer built around the ter include ease of assembly (only one
has provided many useful 6800 MPU available from Motorola large pc board), built -in TTY interface,
IC chips for the hobbyist. One of and American Micro- Systems, Inc. and high speed (4 -ps minimum cycle
the latest LSI devices is the micro- Measuring a very compact 11 1/16 "W time). The last is some 10 to 50 times
processor unit (MPU), which has 11 1/16"D x 4 11/ 6"H (28.1 x 28.1 x faster than earlier small computers
made it possible to build micro- built around the 8008 MPU but half the
11.9 cm), the 680 is less than one -third
computers that are fairly easy to the size of the Altair 8800. Although speed of the 8800.
assemble at moderate cost. The both computers have MPU's with the Another meaningful consideration
most popular MPU's are the 8008 same memory capacity, the 680's in a 6800 -MPU computer design is the
It's a lightweight 13 pounds in your hand and a heavyweight and 8080 due to their reasonable smaller enclosure makes internal ex- raft of instructional material readily
performance wideband scope with a 35 nanosecond rise time on cost and wide availability in com- available from Motorola Semiconduc-
pandability significantly less. How-
your bench or jobsite. Whether you're servicing or designing puter kits.
industrial equipment or TV, there's the right sweep speed and Shown with optional ever, it is more than adequate for most tor Products, Inc., including the
carrying cover However, many knowledgeable applications. More importantly. the "M6800 Microprocessor Program-
sync for easiest operation. If you know our Model 1460, the and probe pouch.
hobbyists have been looking for a
leader in wideband 5" CRT scopes, you know our new 3" 680 costs less than half the price of the ming Manual." Too, the 6800 is TTL
Model 1431 which gives you the same high performance in
microcomputer built around one 8800 when the two machines are con- compatible and uses just one 5 -volt
one third the size. (Only 43/4 "Hx77/8 "Wx12'/a "L) of a number of other MPU's avail - figured similarly in a minimum system power supply.
able (just as some people would
Servicing, production, inspection, quality control and lab like to try a diesel or steam engine
applications are all easier with this versatile all solid -state to replace the gasoline motor).
instrument. Triggering is accomplished with only 0.5V Most of these readers have told us
peak -to -peak. Ten millivolts per division sensitivity, 0.5 'i t
they were interested in the Mo- I

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torola M6800 MPU (for one rea-
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few of the reasons you'll like it. son or another). Many also felt that

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Model 1431. Contact your distributor or write Dynascan Corporation. introduce the first microcomputer
using the 6800 MPU in a design
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ICA,ICB,ICC,ICD,ICI- 74LS05
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Stack Stack
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Instruction [Accumulator
Register

Data bus DO through D7 -eight high Almost entire computer is assembled on a single large pc board
Condition
Code active bidirectional lines for transfer (left). Board at right is for front panel. Boards plug together.
Register
to and from memory and peripherals.
Il Halt signal (HLT) -low active input
Data
Buffer ALU that ceases activity in the computer. Reset (RES)- resets and starts the essentially the same as the IRQ, ex-
Read /write signal (R /W) -in the high MPU from a power -off condition. A cept it is not dependent on the condi-
state, signals the memory and positive -going edge on this input tells tion code register.
Pin 8 Fig.1. Basic internal arrangement peripherals that the MPU is in the read the MPU to begin the restart se- The clock is a 2 -MHz crystal -con-
VCC ` 28 29 30 31 32 33
VSS = Pins 1,21
26
D7
27
D6 05 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO of 6800 MPU used in computer condition; in the low state, signals that quence. trolled oscillator that uses a pair of in-
is shown here in block -diagram form. the MPU is in the write condition. Interrupt request (IRQ) -when low, verters that drive flip -flops to form a
Valid memory address (VMA) tells the MPU to start an interrupt se- 500 -kHz, two -phase clock that is dis-
-signals external devices (mem- quence (save the registers on the tributed to the MPU, memory, and I/O
Basic System Philosophy. The the back of the cabinet to obviate the Software. The software associated ory and /O) that the MPU has a valid
I stack, set interrupt mask bit high so no sections in the computer via inverters
basic MPU, memory, I/O (input/ possibility of its being accidentally with the 6800 MPU includes an editor, address on the memory bus. other interrupts can occur, and vector and buffers.
output), and power -supply circuits operated during programming. PROM monitor, and assembler, as Data bus enable (DBE) -enables the to the interrupt address). This type of Memory. The memory system con-
in the Altair 680 are located on a The basic computer contains 1024 contrasted to the editor, assembler, bus drivers. interrupt can only occur if the inter- sists of 1 024 words of 8- bit-wide RAM,
single printed circuit board. The addi- bytes of memory and has provisions monitor and basic for the Altair 8800 Bus available (BA)- indicates ma- rupt mask bit in the condition code using 2102 -type 1024 x 1 -bit devices,
tion of a compact power transformer for an additional 1024 bytes of PROM computer. chine has stopped and address bus is register is low. and up to 1024 words of PROM, using
makes this assembly a complete com- or ROM memory. An I/O channel and available. Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)- ultraviolet -erasable 1702 devices. The
puter system. (Front-panel switch interface are also included in the basic System Details. The Altair 680 DATA LINES TO BUS
basic arrangement is shown in Flg. 2.
programming can be used, but in the system. The I/O channel can be con- computer is composed of five sec- The low -order address bits are fed to
DO D7 DO -07
absence of this assembly, PROM's or figured to interface RS -232 or a 20 -mA tions: MPU and clock, memory, con- both the RAM's and PROM's.
ROM's must be installed for pro- or 60 -mA TTY loop. This means that trol and indication, I/O port, and power Front Panel. The front panel assem-
gramming.) anyone who can obtain an old five - supply. bly contains the RUN /HALT switch, with
The front -panel assembly contains level Baudot -type Teletype-such as MPU and Clock. As mentioned ear- RAM RAM a LED for each switch position; a reset
O 7
all the logic needed to reset, halt, or the MOD-15, MOD -19, etc. -can use it lier, the MPU and clock are the new i switch with no LED indicator; and the
start the processor. Also, any memory
cell can be read or written into from
the front panel via 16 ADDRESS and
as a computer terminal. (Many such
Teletypes are available for less than
$100 and frequently for as little as $25
6800 LSI chip. Its basic internal ar-
rangement is shown in Fig. 1. The
main elements are instruction decode
iIIIIIIII
1
JIItIII ac power ON LED indicator (Fig. 3). The
16 ADDRESS switches and eight DATA
switches each have their own LED in-
eight DATA switches. Mounted on the nationwide.) and control, instruction register, data dicator.
front -panel circuit board is a 100 - The Altair 680 can be built with and address registers and buffers, The DEPOSIT, RESET, DATA, and
either a full -programmability or a index register, 16 -bit program
16 -bit PROM ADDRESS switches are enabled only
contact edge connector that permits 0
PROM
3
the main MPU board to plug direct- "turn -key" front panel. The latter elim- counter, 16 -bit stack pointer, two 8 -bit when the RUN /HALT switch is in the HALT
ly into the front panel, thus eliminat- inates all controls except restarting accumulators, condition code regis- position, at which time, a retriggerable
...I f I I I I one-shot multivibrator drives the halt
ing the need for a wiring harness. the processor. There are a number of ter, and ALU (arithmetic logic unit).
(In systems that do not use the front - applications where this is desirable to The timing and control inputs and input of the MPU low. This, in turn,
panel assembly, the MPU board au- eliminate the possibility of having an outputs for the 6800 chip are: t 1
PROMS SET UP AS 256 X 8 BITS
drives the bus -available (BA) signal
tomatically starts running at an ad- operator affect the contents of the Phase 1 and phase 2 clock RAMS ARE 1024 X I BITS high and also conditions the other
-a
nonoverlapping 500 -kHz
-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIl switches. To view the data in any
dress specified by either a PROM or a memory or the computing cycle. An ((p1,(p2) AIS

hard -wired patch.) The front panel example might be in a sophisticated clock at V(.r.. memory location, the RUN /HALT switch
ADDRESS LINES
contains 27 LED's that indicate the intruder -detection system where the Address bus AO through A15 -16 must be placed in the HALT position
Fig. 2. There are eight RAM's (RAM 0 through RAM 7) and four PROM's and the ADDRESS switches set to the
state of each switch. As a safety mea- only control provided for the operator high active outputs that determine (PROM 0 through PROM 3) in the computer's memory system.
sure, the POWER switch is located on is essentially on /off. address or I/O sections to use. required address. The data at that

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 ALTAIR COMPUTER COMPARISON CHART
r causes an output to the built -in TTY
output jack and at the Teletype itself.
Power Supply. The main 5-volt line
four zener- diode -regulated outputs to
provide four 9 -volt lines for the
PROM's.
wish to obtain a construction informa-
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Features Altair 680 Altair 8800 is generated within the computer by a to the address given at the end of the
24 bits (byte oriented) conventional bridge rectifier, filter Construction. The actual -size etch- Parts List.
Maximum word size 24 bits (byte oriented) ing and drilling guides for the compu-
capacitor, and IC regulator circuit. A The construction package contains
Arithmetic unit 8 -bit parallel 8 -bit parallel
32 -volt winding on the transformer is ter boards are larger than our page full -size schematics, full -size etching
4 µs 2 is
Minimum cycle time used to generate the unregulated ±16 size. Rather than reducing or cutting and drilling guides, component -
78 them up to fit our pages, a free con-
Program instructions 72 volts required for the TTY interface placement diagrams, and front -panel
65k bytes 65k bytes system, while a -16 -volt line is fed to struction package is available. If you layout.
Maximum memory size
5 interface cards 250 interface cards
Internal expandability
3 levels 8levels CRAMER ELECTRONICS ENTERS OEM COMPUTER KIT MARKET
Interrupt
MPU 6800 (Motorola, AMI) 8080 (Intel, TI) THE major reason for the tremen- shares a common $495 price tag. control or by typed -in commands. A
Approximate system cost dous success of the various You get a lot for $495: complete cassette program, included with the
(Ik memory, /O, case, P /S)
I
$300 $600 computer kits on the market is that color -coded schematic diagram; RAM kit, can be used to debug the compu-
Fewer parts Minimum of 4 pc boards they save considerable time. One with 1024 (8 -bit) bytes, expandable to ter. Finally, a complete user manual
Miscellaneous
2 printed circuit boards doesn't have to hunt down the MPU's, 65 k bytes; erasable PROM with 1024 gives hints on programming and how
Smaller size memories, etc., that must be accumu- (8 -bit) bytes; support circuitry, includ- to expand the computer.
Built -in TTY interface lated before embarking on a home ing clock, complete buffering, control All together, there are about 190
computer project. It appears that OEM and synchronization logic, interrupts, parts in each kit, adding up to a total
engineers are also spending consid- DMA controls; etc. The PROM gives catalog value of some $700. Software
I CV -74 L00 R26,R27,R56,R57,R58,R59-not used erable time in hunting down computer you a program to run at the outset. is included in the kits to help in pro-
MAIN BOARD PARTS LIST ICW -74L74 R52 to R55 -3000 ohms parts. Cramer Electronics, one of the There are at least four 8- bit -wide input
IC X, ICY,ICTT -4050 gramming via front -panel switches
ICZ,ICAA,ICBB,ICCC -1702 SPI -Spdt toggle switch leading U.S. electronic parts dis- and output ports, with expandability and LED's, cassette tape, Teletypewri-
BDI- Bridge rectifier (VJO4S) ICDD,ICFF -74L04 TI-5-volt, 1.2 -A transformer
C1- 3300 -µF, 50 -V electrolytic capacitor VR1 -7805 regulator tributors, has decided to enter the to 512 ports, decoding for 16 of which ter, or any RS- 232 -compatible termi-
C2,C3- 100 -µF, 50 -V electrolytic ICEE,ICMM-74L10 XTAL -2 -MHz crystal included.
ICJJ-6800 computer kit business, with emphasis is nal. Not supplied are printed circuit
capacitor
ICKK,ICLL,ICSS- 74LS05 Misc. -Fuse holder (Buss HKP -CC, line on the OEM market. The PROM contains a system
C4 to C9- 0.33 -.tF, 50-V disc ceramic cord, fan (IMC 3% "), I/O socket boards, power supply, and cabinet.
capacitor ICNN- 74LS27 (DB -255), sockets (14-pin, 22; 16 -pin, 20; Cramer is starting with three kits, monitor to permit the computer to be For more information about the new
Cl0,Cl3- 0.1 --'F, 16 -V disc capacitor QI,Q3,Q4 -T1S98
Q2-EN 3907 24 -pin, 4; 40-pin, I), case optional). separately based on the Intel 8080, used as soon as it is assembled. Pro- computer kits, write to: Cramer Elec-
C11,Cl2- 0.33 -pF, 16 -V disc capacitor
Except where noted, following resistors Note-The following are available from
C14- 0.01 -pF, 16 -V disc capacitor MITS, 6328 Linn, N.E., Albuquerque, Motorola 6800, and Texas Instruments grams can be entered, modified, ex- tronics, Inc., 65 Wells Ave., Newton,
C15 -1 -pF, 50 -V electrolytic capacitor are 1/2-watt, 5 %:
Rl,R2-33 ohms, 2 -watt, 5% NM 87108: complete kit (all parts) TMS8080 MPU's. Each of the kits amined, and executed under switch MA 02159. .Q
DI,D2,D7 to D12- IN4004 diode #680F at $293; complete kit except for
D3 to D6- 1N4739A, 9.1 -V tener diode R3,R4,R5,R7 -100 ohms front panel board #680T at $240; kit
FI -1 -A, 250 -V ac, 3 -AG fuse R6 -130 ohms, -watt, 5% 1

#680MPU, including pc board, 6800

R8, R I -800 ohms
IC A -7404 MPU, Ik memory, and all main board
(You don't have to buy a new car to get an electronic ignition.)
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ICB -7473 R9-220 ohms, I -watt, 5% components except power supply at

ICC,ICUU -7408 RI0,R28 to R51 -7500 ohms $180; front panel and MPU pc boards
IC D, ICE,ICS -4449 R12,R15,R16,R17 -1000 ohms #680PC at $48; 1/O socket kit at $29; fan
ICF,ICG- 74LS01 R13 -470 ohms kit at $16; 256 x 8 -bit PROM kit at $42;
Most of you know the evaluation of automotive electrical sys-
ICH,ICJ,ICK,ICL,ICM,ICN,ICP, R 14, R20, R21 -390 ohms construction information package is
tems an evaluation characterized only occasionally by
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 r we'll be able to make our own choices
of prerecorded video disc color TV
programs. In fact, West Germans can
now buy a video disc player from a
local retailer. They can also choose
from an initial selection of 200 video
disc programs.
By the end of 1976, it appears that
there will be two incompatible sys-
tems (produced by RCA and Phil-
ips /MCA) in competition for the U.S.
consumer dollar. There is also the
possibility that other systems, such as
West Germany's Teldec system, will
join the battle.
Disc
The Video Discs. Similar in physical
appearance to and played in essen- Air -cushion
tially the same manner as the 12" LP Elastic deformation of Teldec video
audio record, the video disc will offer disc with pressure pickup.
just about every form of entertainment
imaginable-from motion pictures to available, we will take a detailed look stylus excursion method for signal in-
plays to opera and even informational at Teldec's pioneering work as an ex- formation recovery. Teldec was able
and educational programs. Some ample of the problems faced and as a to almost eliminate the guard space
manufacturers are busily trying to ob- means for comparing the different allowance between the tracks, with
tain the rights to current -run motion solutions to the problems. (Teldec's the result of raising the number of
pictures. One manufacturer (Phil- "TeD" system, a cooperative effort be-
ips /MCA) plans to provide text -
illustrations and print -materials that
tween AEG -Telefunken and British
Decca, first demonstrated its solution
tracks to 3500 /radial inch. This gave
the needed 100 -fold increase in stor-
age capacity from the same surface
permit the user to scan or read single to dense storage technology with a area used in audio discs, and it made
pages forward, backward, or at ran- working monochrome system in June possible a 12" disc.
dom simply by pressing a pushbutton 1970.) The problems of TV's high -
switch. The standard LP audio disc con- frequency range and dense informa-
Although a video disc might look tains 250 to 350 grooves /radial inch, tion storage encountered in making
like an audio disc, the similarity is only with information recovery dependent the recorded video disc are similarly
superficial. By modern high -fidelity upon a side -to -side (lateral) stylus ex- overcome in retrieving the informa-
At bottom right in
photo is RCA's audio recording standards, the tran- cursion. Teldec discovered that, by tion from the disc. The stylus for an LP
VideoDisc player. sient flow of information bits dealt adopting a frequency -modulation car- can easily respond as mechanical
Engineer is holding with is calculated to be 300,000 bits/ rier oscillation technique, a single cut- movement at audio frequencies. How-
typical 12" second. Consequently, LP records ting amplitude could be employed ever, the mass of the stylus of an audio
VideoDisc. have the ability to accommodate during disc mastering to handle the cartridge is too great to permit such
a density of about 5,000 bits /square full required frequency range of the response at the much higher TV fre-
millimeter. The result is that a 331/3 video and audio signals within a con- quencies. Needless to say, the various
rpm LP disc can easily accommodate stant track width. This also permitted companies have solved the problem in

HERE COME THE 30 to 45 minutes of audio program

signal.
The transient information flow re-
quired to present a TV picture today is
about 100 times more intense than
the use of an up- and -down (vertical)

Stationary Video Disc

their own special ways.

Pick -up on slider

HOME VIDEO DISCS that of sound transmission. A storage Plate

medium with the information -density
Traverse-
capacity of a video disc would have to cable
offer 100 times more capacity in the
Air stream
same or enlarged surface area for re-
How the three leading video disc systems produce sight cording the same length (in time)
program in video as it does in audio.
and sound from a disc resembling the familiar LP record An ever -widening variety of dense
BY KEN WINSLOW storage and retrieval techniques and Motor
technologies for use with a reason-
material are relatively inexpensive ably sized disc have been demon-
AFTER several false starts with Telefunken, British Decca, Zenith
compared to tape and optical film sys- strated since 1970. Three leading Drive shaft
magnetic tape and optical film Radio, N.V. Philips, MCA, Thomson methods -from RCA, Teldec (Tele- Traverse drive
CSF, and others have developed tems.
and expensive equipment, a practical funken / Decca), and Philips /MCA- Cable -drum
video disc systems, that resemble and If the developers have their way, we
home -entertainment video playback have emerged as of this writing. Be-
can be played like an audio disc. More will no longer be tied to network and Diagram shows mechanical details of Teldec's
system that can be used with any TV cause it is the only system currently disc drive and signal pickup system.
important, the decks and program local station programming. Soon,
receiver is on the horizon. RCA, AEG
POPULAR ELECTRONICS NOVEMBER 1975 39
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Teldec's "Stylus" Player.
Teldec system, the information
In the
is re-
rotate at 1800 rpm, which is readily
accomplished in synchronization with
to date in terms of playing time. Both
companies pack greater numbers of
grooves to each inch on their disc.
T microns in length and follow a con-
tinuous spiral path. Because of this
extremely small size and the fact that
reflected back is modulated by the
length /depth characteristics of the
depressions.
regularities or warping and center -
hole location eccentricities; and to ig-
nore the accumulation of surface dirt
the power line frequency. Rather than
corded as deformations in the groove Also, both have developed their own the tracks can be spaced less than 2 A number of different control and and scratches on the protective trans-
riding on a conventional turntable, the
track over which a diamond rides and unique information recovery trans - microns apart, P/M is able to achieve servo systems perform various func- parent coating. Since there is no
The disc is center-positioned on a spindle
is sensed as changes in pressure. ducer sytems that are said to be less about 12,500 tracks per radial inch. tions: to select and preserve accurate stylus or physical contact with the
sled run- and is supported on a cushion of air
stylus tip is in the shape of a
expensive per hour of use, cause less This is almost three times more than is spot tracking and focus; to maintain disc, the P/M player is a "no-wear"
above a stationary platter. Instead of
ner with a gradual radius on the lead- wear on the disc, and have longer possible with the Teldec approach. time -base stability in case of uneven- system, and the video disc should
ing edge (relative to disc rotation) being freely guided by the groove, as The P/M disc consists of three parts:
with an LP, the video disc's stylus as- operating lives. Their discs are also ness of the disc surface due to ir- theoretically last forever.
and a sharp trailing edge. During protective layer, information layer,
sembly traverses the disc's surface by designed to be more rugged and
playback, the leading edge glides easier to handle than are Teldec's. and highly reflective layer of alum-
a simple drum, cable, and pulley ar-
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smoothly along the groove over the N.V. Philips and MCA initially pur-
inum.
deformations without damaging rangement run by the same motor that A laser beam in the player is used as
move turns the disc spindle. (The easily sued separate development of
them. As the deformations a non -contact optical "reader" to re-
they become com- scratched disc is not handled by the laser/optical systems but have re-
under the stylus, cently combined their efforts. In
cover audio and video information
pressed. The sharp trailing edge of the user. An automatic mechanism ex- from the disc. Light from a -mW
tracts it from the protective envelope March of this year, an impressive dem- 1

stylus runner passes over the com- helium -neon laser is focused onto the
them and returns it after play when the en- onstration of the joint venture was
pressed deformations, causing video disc as a spot micron in dia-
given. Magnavox, now a subsidiary of
1

to spring back to their original shape. velope is inserted into the machine by meter. This is reflected back from the
the operator.) North American Philips, is said to be
In doing so, the signal on the stylus is aluminum layer through a recovery
The entire player, with its electrical planning to manufacture a U.S. P/M
registered as a constantly varying lens that focuses it on a photo detec-
stylus rigidly circuits, is about the size of a large video disc player by the fourth quarter
pressure. The diamond is tor. The detector converts the beam
briefcase. It is independent of the TV of 1976. The large entertainment con -
fixed to a piezoceramic element that into an electronic sound -and -picture
receiver, providing a modulated r -f glomerate of MCA will be handling
converts pressure variations into elec- programming and disc mastering and signal. The spot of light follows the
trical picture and sound signals. The sound -and -picture signal on an un- rotating track and intercepts the de-
in the same fashion used channel through the receiver's replication for the U.S. market.
sound, recorded The P/M system employs a very pre - pressions that contain the video in-
as the video, is recovered as pulses antenna terminals. formation. As the light rides over each
As the system is currently designed, cisely controlled laser beam to record Philips /MCA player has controls located on .front panel. To left of center is
that appear during the blankiñg inter- track depression, the amount of light
Teldec's video disc has a playing time information on and recover it from the slide -type slow-motion control. Remaining controls on panel are pushbuttons.
val between horizontal line scans.
frames /second of 10 minutes. video disc. In recording, a laser is used
Consisting of 30
to cut minute oblong depressions that
(equivalent U.S. standards), Teldec's represent sound, color, and bright -
color TV picture is recorded on the P /M's Laser Player. Philips /MCA
disc with each frame occupying one and RCA have taken the video disc ness information. About 0.7- micron NOW!... THE SON OF hurry
EVallu t
Ciuit
wide, the depressions vary by 0.8 to 2.5 r
full rotation of the disc. The disc must considerably further than Teldec has MEMORY TRANSLATOR ? eorma
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On all models...
simply plug in your
obsoletes components and inter-
ordinary connect with 22 -ga. solid
wire. All models accept all
breadboards DIP's, TO -5's and discretes
with leads up to .032" diameter.
Multiple buses can easily be linked for power and ground distribution,
Laser Optics reset and clock lines, shift command, etc. Bases: gold- anodized alumi-
num. Terminals: non-corrosive nickel -silver. Four rubber feet included.
Order ACE Tie DIP No. No. Board Size Price
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728
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918.95
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Ready for immediate, 300Hz analog bandwidth 1032
923331 212 lesser.) 1224
12 (14's)
12 (14's)
2
8
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4 -9/16 x 7
4- 9/16 x 7
24.95
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MCA optical laser Supply Electronics
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POPULAR ELECTRONICS 41
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 The disc rotates at 1800 rpm. As a
VIDEO DISC SYSTEM COMPARISON CHART
consequence of the 30- frame /second TELDEC PHILIPS/MCA RCA
U.S. NTSC TV sytem, the disc makes
one revolution of 360° for each frame. DISC:
A radial deflection mirror forms part Composition PVC Mylar /reflective vinyl /metal
of the laser beam control system. P/M aluminum dielectric /oil
says that the radial deflecting mirror 8 ", 12" 12"
Diameter 8"-10"
can easily be made to control the
60 min. (2 sides)
beam during the vertical interval to re- Playing time 10 min. 30 min.
peat the same track, jump back one or 1800 rpm 1800 rpm 450 rpm
more tracks, or jump forward one or Speed
5555
more tracks. Since this occurs during Tracks /inch 3500 12,500
the vertical blanking period of the groove long longitudinal transverse slots
Information
frame, and provided that not too big a deformations pits in grooves
scheme
jump is made during this limited time, 100 plays (min.)
100 plays (min.) indefinite
all manner of still, fixed, and variable Average life
slow forward and reverse motion, and Estimated cost $4 -$10 /disc $2 -$10/program $10 /disc
random -access effects can be ob-
tained by "playing" the controls. A PLAYER:
digital index counter is used to help mechanical con - no- contact/ mechanical con-
pinpoint the location of a specific se- System type/
tact /pressure optical laser tact /capacitive
transducer
lection or frame.
$400
The disc will be single -sided and will Estimated price $500 $500
contain up to 30 minutes of program
material. Company spokesmen say PICKUP:
that they will be able to meet the an- Type diamond stylus laser sapphire stylus
nounced price of $500 for the player 200 hours (min.)
70 -100 hours NA
and still be able to offer the stop/ Estimated life
slow /variable -frame display system NA NA less than $10 for
Replacement price
that the player seems so uniquely able stylus/cartridge
assembly Model DP -5000
to provide.
As announced, the P/M player will
In -Dash Digital Clock/AM /FM MPX Stereo Radio
offer modulated r -f picture and sound NA = Information not available at this writing. (Kar iz'ma) The ultimate in quality, engineering advancement There's only one AM /FM stereo radio with built -in digital clock, and this is it.
signals through the antenna input of and appearance of car sound system equipment that sets it
apart from all competitors, thereby making it the auto stereo
Features: large digital readout time piece; solid state and integrated circuitry;
FM stereo indicator beacon; quick -set adjustable shafts; vinyl padded faceplate;
any conventional TV receiver. Two and the noncritical parts in the home. radio line for car enthusiasts seeking the finest in product in -dash installation (under dash also); built -in AFC (Automatic Frequency

separate 15,000 -Hz audio output tern falls between the Teldec and P/M and performance.
Control); easy access time setting control.
By using a stylus tracking system, a
channels will also be provided for systems in terms of storage- density
capacitive- sensing signal- detection In -Dash Deluxe Cassette Stereo Tape Player with AM /FM Stereo Radio In -Dash AM -FM -MPX (Stereo) Radio/8 7Fack
feeding into a stereo audio system. and playing capability. RCA spokes-
technique, and a 450-rpm disc speed, Features: touch or lock pushbuttons for Tape Player
men say that a calculated choice was fast forward, fast rewind, eject; color
RCA believes it has struck the best
-

coded indicator beacons for FM, AM

RCA's "Capacitive" Player. In made to design a system that offers a stereo broadcast and cassette tape
possible balance in manufacturing,
a number of respects, RCA's ca- player/disc component system that end; pushbutton Mono-Stereo control;
reliability, operational simplicity, low quick -set adjustable shafts easy -to -read
mechanical video disc sys- keeps the difficult parts in the factory beveled radio dial; easy in -dash
pacitive- purchase /operating cost, and dura- installation.
Model BM -1335
tion of available playing time. Except
for the stylus assembly, the company In -Dash Matrix Quad 8 -Track Stereo Tape Player with AM /FM Stereo Radio
Features: cartridge compartment head adjustment;
states that the electrical and mechani- Features: 5 pushbuttons for AM or FM AM-FM slide bar selector; pushbutton cartridge door;
station selection; fully adjustable shafts
cal assemblies for the player are for custom installation; positive action
Mono- Stereo slide control; pushbutton local- distance
sensitivity control; cartridge compartment Antenna
largely off -the-shelf items. slide switches for AM -FM and 2/4
channel quad sound; pushbutton
Trimmer; multicolored program indicator beacons.
Similar to Teldec and unlike P /M, cartridge eject; MPX (stereo) Model BM -1125
Indicator beacon; digital program
RCA uses a grooved disc that mechan- readout lamps; non -protruding safety
cartridge position.
ically guides the stylus over the signal
Model BM -1150
track. The grooves are spaced 4.57 Ml

microns apart (center to center). Under-Dash Matrix Quad /Stereo 8-Track Tape Player with FM Stereo Radio a

There are 5555 grooves per radial Features: 4- channel matrix system ii
inch. The disc itself consists of five separates 2 channel stereo reception
into 4 distinct parts for full dimensional
layers of material sandwiched to- sound; fast forward selection; digital
program read -out lamps; slide balance
The Model BM -1125
incorporates a new technological
gether. The vinyl core contains the in- control; tape eject button; tape reading advancement in car stereo electronics -
MottO lamp; burglar alarm system. an illuminated radio dial in the tape cartridge
formation slots that vary in length be- Model BM -1950 door. This unit is not just an outstanding AM -FM -MPX
MEt tween 0.23 and 1.23 microns. (The Radio. When an 8 -Track cartridge is inserted into
AL aEC°ao the tape door the radio dial hinges back, out of the
slots are cut in the master by a high - way, and your Stereo Radio becomes
an 8-Track Stereo Tape Player.
C=3.5XIO-16FARAD resolution electron beam in a vacuum

VINYL

Detail view of RCA's stylus tip and cutaway view of VideoDisc

layers on disc and sapphire stylus form two plates of
surface. Metal
capacitive element.
chamber.) Metallic and styrene coat-
ings are then applied to both sides of
the disc. Finally, a layer of oil that in-
creases the life expectancy of both the
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 disc and the stylus is applied to both
sides of the disc.
The signal is recovered from the
equates to one frame every 360° of
disc rotation, making it potentially
easy to use the disc for still /slow/
r tafaYettes.
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disc by capacitively sensing the in- single -frame viewing. RCA's choice of shóPn9
formation elements pressed as trans- 450 rpm, equating to four frames per
E Ceter
verse slots in the groove. A plow - 360° revolution (one frame every 90 °),
shaped sapphire stylus, when in con- while not precluding these framing ef- t' +nv
tact with the groove, extends about 3 fects, makes providing for such fea- M

to 10 microns along the groove. A thin tures more complex and expensive.
coating of metal on the flat trailing The company says that its choice of a

i he all-new 1976
edge of the stylus serves as one plate 90° frame is critical to greater utility.
of a capacitor, while the metallic layer RCA is able to design an overall sys-
in the disc represents the other plate. tem that can currently offer a combi-

lafayette Radio
a.,11:01P,,,

The styrene coating on the disc serves nation of the longest playing time with
as the capacitor's dielectric. high picture quality. A two -sided disc
As the stylus travels along the that will give up to a 60- minute per disc
groove over the information slots, the
capacitive voltage relationship be-
tween the insulated plates fluctuates
by amounts that depend on whether
program playing time will be offered
with the RCA system.
The slower speed of the RCA player
contributes to its ability to offer a less
Iectronics r,=

or not the area immediately beneath

the stylus is or is not a slot cavity. The
changing capacitance is sensed by a
tuned circuit, of which the stylus
expensive system. The use of a simple
stylus arm stretcher is also said to be
less expensive than the means
adopted by P/M to stabilize signal tim-
1:ATALUILI
The most comprehensive consumer electronics
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"plate" is one element, thereby pro- ing. RCA's lower -speed player enables
viding the signal information for am- its more complex stylus assembly to catalog available. Fully illustrated, the Lafayette
plification and processing into a handle the expected amount of disc catalog features: high fidelity components and ac- We've got an exciting selection
standard video /audio signal.
Variations in disc speed caused by
power -line frequency fluctuations, as
unbalance, eccentricity, and warp dur-
ing playback.
While not yet committed to a market
cessories of every description; tape equipment,
police /public service radios; car stereo; CB and r MIMI .. . of stereo, quad components
and compacts.

communications equipment; TV /FM and communi-

well as disc imperfections caused by entry date, RCA says it could begin to
cation antennas; public address; telephones acces-
warping and centering problems, provide players and discs in small re-
must be corrected to insure a steady, tail quantities in the third or fourth sories; test equipment; tools; musical instruments We've got everything in car stereo,

... choose the engineering fault -free picture. While P/M uses var-
ious compensating servo loops, RCA
quarter of 1976. Prices for the player
and individual disc have been tenta-
and amplifiers; electronic calculators and watches;
books; security systems; and an exciting new line of
plus auto test equipment and
driving aids.
excellence of a Browning base
says it has made a special design ef- tively set at $400 and $10, respectively. parts, tubes; solid -state devices and hardware plus
station or mobile. Its outstand- fort to keep such complexity, with cor- The disc will give some 100 (minimum) exclusive Lafayette and Criterion brand products
ing depth of audio performance responding chances for misadjust- plays in normal use, and the operating
lets you go beyond casual fun backed by our 55 years of experience. Our modern,
ment and malfunction, to a minimum. life of the stylus will be a minimum of complete facilities assure you of continual satis-
to full CB enj yment! Brown -, RCA has designed a single servo 200 hours. A user -replaceable stylus/ We're communication specialists,
ing's unique "voice dimension" factory service.
stylus "arm stretcher" arrangement cartridge assembly is expected to sell with a wide selection of CB and
Also see the finest in brand name products which Ham gear, police and fire receivers,
characteristics represent a skill- that consists of a small elec- for less than $10. The player's modu-
tromechanical transducer similar to lated r -f output is set to an unused offer outstanding features, performance and relia- weather radios.
ful blending of audio power
and fidelity -
and are the re- the moving coil in a speaker that con-
tinuously drives the stylus arm back
channel of any TV receiver, and sep-
arate outputs to drive a stereo system
bility at Lafayette's competitive prices.
sult of over half a century of
and forth along its long dimension ac- will be provided.
adherence to exacting produc-
tion standards and time -
cording to the variations.
The arm stretcher is housed in a Conclusion. Inthis article, we have
Stores Coast to Coast
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We've got the parts, tubes, hardware
consuming craftsmanship. You cage driven by a toothed belt to follow placed the emphasis on three systems Check Your White Pages or Shop by Mail you need for hobby and experimenter
may spend a few more dollars the basic groove spiral pitch of the that are almost certain to be available Use Your BankAmericard or Master Charge on projects of every type.
- you may even have to wait
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but if you're
serious about CB, you'll choose
Browning!
disc. The entire arm sweeps across the
disc's surface in a manner similar to
that used by Teldec. RCA says that this
combination of a belt- driven arm cage
and the mechanically tracking stylus,
by the end of 1976. However, a host of
other systems are under development.
These include magnetic card (Sony)
and magnetic disc (Bogen) systems
that can record and erase and an opti-
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difficult mechanical manufacturing
tolerances. The player has a built-in -
one-line horizontal delay for substitu-
One thing is certain: separately or
together, these home video systems
will herald a new era in home enter-
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 balanced tuner inputs, the Standard For example, suppose we're
10 suggests eight dummy antenna con- measuring the sensitivity of a tuner
-- 5
figurations (Fig. 2). For each network,
EG is the terminated generator output
using the dummy antenna in Fig. 2A.
With the "old" IHF procedure, we
voltage, usually indicated on a cali- reached the IHF sensitivity when the

:4mh/
130 brated attenuator. (This works out to generator's attenuator read 4.0 V.
_ 2 be half the open- circuit generator The reading would then be divided
output voltage.) The open- circuit volt- by 2, since half the voltage was

V / l%!iG Fll/G/ 120 -

500 mV
1V
age at the receiver input terminals is
designated as Eo. Power available to
the receiver is PA, and the power loss
incurred by the dummy antenna (in
"dropped" across the resistive net-
work. Thus, the "old" IHF sensitivity
would be 2.0 µV.
In terms of the new Standard, the 4.0
dB) is P,,. Equations relating these µV reading is E(,, the "open- circuit"
110 voltage. Accordingly, no division is
variables are given in each case.
200 o

100 -\ 100 mV 50 -0.

52
124
PL = 13.8 dB
Generator Dummy
Input 150 Output IEG)2
1'A = 1200
50
A
90 -r-
= 2 EG
20
E.
50 -11 10 45 75/300 Balun
PL - 7.8 dB
Generator 60 Dummy
Input IEG12
Output
PA 300
80 10 mV o o
PART ONE B
EG
50- n 17 124
BY LEN FELDMAN 5 Gen erator A Dummy PL = 19.8 dB
Input Output. IFG12
70 PA 4800
150
AFTER an undisturbed 16 -year measurements will be based on the strength is the amount of power that's 2
I for each frequency)
50 -n. 17
reign, the old "IHFM Standard amount of power delivered to the available, which is related to the volt- Generator B C
Input
Methods of Measurement for Tuners"
(IHFM -T -100) has been succeeded by
tuner. By definition, an available
signal power level of one femtowatt is
age by the equation P = E2 /R. For ex-
ample, 10µV across a 300 -ohm input
60 - 1 mV
the new "Standard Methods of Test- the reference 0 dBf -not to be con- develops 333 x10 -'5 W, but the same
ing Frequency Modulation Broadcast fused with its cousin, dB, which ex- voltage across 75 ohms produces 500 pV 75/300 Bolan 60 = 2 EG
50- n 10 PL 7.8 dB
1333 x 10 -17 W -an increase of about
=
Receivers." This new Standard presses something completely differ- Generator A Dummy 1602
(IHF -T -200 and IEEE Std 185 -1975), ent. 4 times, or 6 dB! Some manufacturers
50 Input Outpu
PA 300
was produced under the auspices of But why power? The previous stan- might quote the 75 -ohm figure, which 200 (tor each frequency)
50-11
the IEEE, the IHF, and the EIA. It fo- dard was ambiguous about the true would apparently give them hotter re- Generator B

cuses on some key areas of tuner Input D

amount of signal delivered to the ceivers than those whose sensitivity
40 o `EG
performance -including stereo -that was rated at 300 ohms. Now that 100pV 50- n 274
Dummy
F4
PL = 13.8 dB
52
were inadequately covered by the old everyone is expected to use the new Generator
Input
Output
P
LEX,

Standard. (The old one was developed Copies of the new "Standard Methods of power rating, specification differ- o A 1200

Testing Frequency Modulation Broad- 50 3.

before stereo FM programming was ences based on type of termination E
cast Receivers," IEEE Std 185 -1975 and 30
authorized.) Also, it establishes new IHF -T-200, 1975, are available from the will no longer be exaggerated.
reference levels for sensitivity, selec- Institute of High Fidelity, 489 Fifth Ave., Naturally, it will take time for people - 20 E0 0.5 EG

tivity, and distortion measurements, to get used to the dBf idea, so the IHF
so -a 17 274
PL = 19.8 dB
New York, NY 10017 and from the Insti- Generator A 17 Dummy
1E612
among others. tute of Electrical and Electronics En- suggests that manufacturers publish Input Output

Hopefully, this new set of guidelines gineers, 345 E. 45th St., New York, NY the "new" figures alongside the old
20 -' 10 p V
PA = 4800
(for each frequency)
will enable manufacturers to relate 10017. 35 pages (81/2" x 11), $6.00 soft microvolt ones. This should make the so -n
Generator B
their products' performances more cover. transition smoother. The relationship Input F
5 E0 F:G
meaningfully, and allow the consumer
-
=
between available power in dBf and so -.a 10 45
PL = 7.8 dB
to make a well- informed decision open -circuit voltage across a 300 -ohm 10 Generator
60 Dummy
EG12
Input Output
when he goes to the marketplace. tuner. For example, most signal impedance is shown in the nomo- 2 4 o P.1 300

sources can deliver a higher voltage graph of Fig. 1. Herè we see that 0 dBf G
The Femtowatt. One of the across an open circuit than across a is equivalent to 1.1 "open- circuit" µV.
0
Standard's more important provisions resistive one, so "open- circuit" mi- Since the units increase exponen- 1µV E0 = EG
so -n. 10 45
deals with the basic reference level of crovolts would produce a different tially, we'll now be4.reading sensitivity Generator A 10 Dummy
PL 7.8 dB

signal strength. Previously, the micro- result than "terminated" microvolts. ratings such as 5 dBf or 1.96 V. Input Output 1E012 Fig. 2. Dummy
volt (10-6V) was used, but now the Fig. 1. Voltage/power PA 300
antennas
Furthermore, tuner inputs are com- Signal generators that are used in nomograph relates available for each frequency)
femtowatt (10 -15 W) supplants it. Thus, monly either 75 or 300 ohms, and a FM tuner measurements usually have
I
for 7,5- and 300-
power in dBf (left 50 -(1
ohm inputs
instead of considering the amount of standard based on voltage led to a an output impedance of 50 ohms (un- scale) to open-circuit Generator B H
Input
signal voltage developed across the 6 -dB hedge due to loading effects. balanced). To match this to the com- microvolts (right scale).
tuner's antenna input, many What really determines signal mon 75- or 300 -ohm balanced or un-
50 POPULAR ELECTRONICS 51
NOVEMBER 1975
 required since E0 = Ec for this net-
work. A glance at Fig. 1 shows us that
the "new" sensitivity is about 11 dBf. If
portance is the nature of the "quieting
slope," and more specifically, the
to determine how much harmonic dis-
tortion exists at this point. Therefore, a
Ì CONSTRUCTION

point where a S/N ratio of 50 dB is "Distortion at 50-dB Quieting" spec

greater accuracy is desired, you can
calculate the dBf figure using the for-
mula: dBf = 20 log (E0/1.1), where Eo
is expressed in V. For this particular
obtained. For this reason, the new
Standard requires disclosure of
the "50 -dB Quieting Sensitivity,"
expressed in dBf. The familiar "Usable
has been established. The distortion
readings for this test and those at
higher signal levels must be quoted
for three frequencies -100, 1000, and
THE OSCILLOSCOPE
case, E0 is 4.0 AV, so the sensitivity in Sensitivity" spec -the level of signal
dBf is 20 log (4.0/1.1) or 11.213 dBf. A
chart of dBf values versus generator
output in µV is shown as Table I, and
resulting in a combined noise and
distortion content of 3% ( -30 dB)-
will also be included in dBf, because
6000 Hz. Previously, THD was most
often quoted at 1000 Hz, but it's well -
known that most audio products ex-
hibit lowest THD content in the mid-
d1tAPHIC
includes conversion formulae. the public is familiar with it, and it range. Hence, the additional meas-

New Mono Specifications.

become obvious that IHF sensitivity
alone does little to point out signifi-
It has
takes into account both noise and dis-
tortion.
Although only residual noise is
measured by the "50 -dB Quieting
urements will give a more realistic pic-
ture of overall performance.
The Committees that collaborated
ARTIST AC SWITCH

on the Standard felt that 6000 Hz was

cant differences between two modern Sensitivity" test (the modulating sig- the highest practical frequency to BY MITCHELL WAITE
tuners or receivers. Of far greater im- nal is turned off), it is of great interest conduct this test. Harmonics of
higher- frequency fundamentals are
Table I. Available Power From Dummy Antennas in Terms of Terminated not only beyond the range of human
50 ohm Generator Output E(; hearing, but also extend past the
upper limit of FM broadcast audio
(15,000 Hz).
Impedance 300 ohms 300 ohms 300 ohms
Dummy (B),(D) (A),(E) (C),(F) Strong Signal Measurements.
Impedance
Tests formerly conducted at high
75 ohms
Dummy (1000 "terminated" AV) signal levels,
(G),(H)
such as "Ultimate S /N," "Ultimate
THD," and "Stereo Separation" will
now be performed at 65 dBf. That's
0 0.55 µV 1.1 µV 2.2 µV
5 0.97 µV 1.9 µV 3.9 µV
roughly 1,970 "open -circuit" AV, or
10 1.7 µV 3.5 µV 6.9 µV 970 "old IHF" (300-ohm) AV- almost
15 3.1 µV 6.2 µV 12 µV the same signal level previously used.
Capture ratio is measured in much the
20 5.5 µV 11 µV 22 µV same way as before, but the readings
25 9.7 µV 19 µV 39 µV must be taken at signal levels of 45 dBf
30 17 µV 35 µV 69 µV and 65 dBf. The poorer of the two fig-
35 31 µV 62 µV 120 µV
ures must be published as the "rated"
40
capture ratio in dB.
55 µV 110 µV 220 µV
45 97 µV 190 µV 390 µV
50 170 µV 350 µV 690 µV
Two Selectivity Specs. "Alternate
55 310 µV 620 µV 1.2 mV Channel Selectivity," which spells out
the degree of interference from an FM
60 550 µV 1.1 mV 2.2 mV station 400 kHz away from the desired
65 970 µV 1.9 mV 3.9 mV one, will now be measured at 45 dBf
70 1.7 mV 3.5 mV 6.9 mV (desired signal input), or about 97 "old
75 3.1 mV 6.2 mV 12 mV IHF" AV.
Now, we have another selectivity
80 5.5 mV 11 mV 22 mV
85 9.7 mV 19 mV 39 mV
spec that must also be pub-
90 17 mV 35 mV 69 mV lished- "Adjacent Channel Selectiv-
95 31 mV 62 mV 0.12 V ity." The "numbers" are not going to
look too good, of course. Obviously,
100 55 mV 0.11 V 0.22 V it's much tougher to suppress signals ADIM light traces a delicate pat- The Graphic Artist is a visual pat-
105 97 mV 0.19 V 0.39V 200 kHz away than those 400 kHz Create exciting, tern of geometrical lines on the tern generator that is designed to use
110 0.17 V 0.35 V 0.69 V removed -at least it is when you're try- screen of an oscilloscope. The lines the CRT screen of an oscilloscope as a
115 0.31 V 0. 62 V 1.2 V ing to maintain sufficient bandwidth form a rectangle that suddenly tilts "canvas" and its electron beam as a
120 0.55 V 1.1 V 2.2 V for low distortion and good phase
computer generated, high -speed "brush." The real -time
back and transforms into a revolv-
linearity. But as the public gets used to ing ring of diamonds. You can pro- three -dimensional display on the CRT
E= open- circuit voltage seeing "Adjacent Channel" figures in
three -dimensional duce these, plus many more, effects screen has all the delicate geometric
V 4 x 10 -'5 R x 10dßí/'" the 20- to -30 -dB range, this. "em- by operating the controls on the beauty and detail of the computer-
=
barassment" should fade away. (This
drawings Graphic Artist project described generated three -dimensional draw-
R = impedance level
concludes Part One. Next month, we'll here. You can easily make an image ings with which we are all familiar.
dBf = available power for
= 10 log (E/4R
a
x 10 -15).
1 fW reference level
examine new methods of curve plot- on your rotate in three dimensions, compress The beam in an oscilloscope is
ting, and look at the new Stereophonic and expand, break up into other forced to follow two complex, har-
Note: Letters in parentheses refer to dummy antenna configurations shown in Fig. 2. Specifications.) oscilloscope shapes, or slowly oscillate. monically related signals in producing
52 POPULAR ELECTRONICS NOVEMBER 1975 53

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the geometeric patterns. Phase -shift
LEVEL
networks, working in concert with a
simple modulator, in the Graphic Ar-
MULTIPLIER
tist add a signal that produces a depth SYNC
IN IC3B VERT
and volume cue for the scope image. 01

If you're into electronic music, you LEVEL LEVEL

might try feeding the output signal of HARMONIC
60 -240 Hz
the Graphic Artist into a stereo am-
+45 OSC A OSC D
plifying system to hear the tones as- PHASE
SYNC
OUT ICIA IC2C
SYNC
SHIFT ICIB IC2D
sociated with the on- screen images. 60Hz
Even more interesting, you can feed HARMONIC
harmonics from a music source into 300 -3000 Hz
OR HARMONIC
30 -300
the Artist's circuit in place of the oscil- Ell Hz

lator signals. This allows you to view SYNC -1MULTIPLIER ADDER

IC3D IC3C HORIZ
the patterns created by harmonically IN
02
related musical notes.
Fig. 1. Block diagram of Graphic Artist.
About the Circuit. As shown in the
block diagram in Fig. 1, two almost
identical signal channels in the Artist
are connected to the vertical and hori- circular -like trace that is proportional Each channel in the Artist consists
zontal inputs of an oscilloscope. This to the vertical and horizontal dis- of two oscillators (A and D) that gener- Fig. 3. Etching and drilling (above) 29 R14

hookup results in a CRT trace that placement of the scope's electron ate square and triangular waveforms. and component (right) guides.
1

S4 S2
is known as a Lissajous figure -a beam. Added to the signals produced by L _J
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The following resistors are 1/ -watt 10 RIB S3
RII R33
IOK
RI5 10K 10% tolerance: R21
100K 2 R1,R3,R7,R11,R13,R17,R19,R26,R28,
14 RIB R30 ,R33,R34,R35,R37,R38,R39,R41, these oscillators is a common mod- pattern, creating the three- dimension-
10K
R42,R43,R44,R45,R46- 10,000 ohms
LEVEL B R34
ulated signal derived from oscillators al illusion of volume.
OSCILLATOR B RI6 10K R46 R2,R12,R27- 20,000 ohms
60 -240 Hz I00K 10K
R4,R25-4700 ohms B and C. The overall shape of the Lis - Each oscillator can be switched to
14 SCOPE
R5,R6 -1000 ohms sajous pattern is set by the signals generate square waves. Depending on
01
HORIZ R8,R9- 120,000 ohms from oscillators A and D. (For exam- which oscillator is switched to square
2N3819 R15-24,000 ohms waves, the pattern will either break up
R16,R23,R31- 100,000 ohms ple, a simple rectangle results when
R44 R20- 15,000 ohms triangular waveforms make up these into multiple images or change the
10K
R22 -2700 ohms signals.) character of its surface composition.
R24 R36 R24-47,000 ohms The modulation component is corn- There are three level controls, which
47K 470K
R36,R40- 470,000 ohms
CIO R39 prised of a variable high- frequency tilt or expand the image and change
10K R10,R18,R32- 10,000 -ohm linear
carrier from oscillator C and a variable the relative sizes of the modulating
- R37 taper potentiometer
components. The harmonic controls
OSCILLATOR C R23 10K
R 14, R21, R29- 100,000 -ohm linear -taper medium -frequency envelope from os-
300 -3 kHz I OO K
potentiometer are frequency setting potentiometers
cillator B. The carrier is shifted in
R28
SI thru S4 -Spdt slide or toggle switch that are used to adjust the ratio be-
IOK ELI phase by ±45 °. The +45° component is
WANA S5-Dpdt slide or toggle switch tween the various harmonic signals.
S4"D" 02
2N38I9 Misc.- Printed circuit or perforated modulated by waveform B in the mul-
tiplier and summed with the waveform The ratios of the signals in turn control
R27 C5 board; 71/2"L x 41/4"W x 2"D (19 x 11 x
20K R32 5.1 cm) case; knobs (6); battery clips (2); from oscillator A in an adder. Like- the "family" of images you see.
R26 HARMONIC
LEVEL
10K
D lettering kit; hookup wire; machine wise, the 45° carrier is modulated To prevent the patterns from re-
D
10K

10
R29
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R30
I0K
F -\ 12
R40
470K S
R45
10K hardware; solder; etc.
by waveform B but is summed with volving on the screen (this occurs
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Note: The following are available from the waveform from oscillator D. whenever the patterns are derived
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 the remaining oscillators, forcing
them to run at an exact multiple of the triangle wave forces oscillators B and C10 -R25. So, the waveform to each Set time LEVEL B control fully coun-
syncing frequency. D into exact sync. Resistor R7 in oscil- JFET (Q1 and Q2) is out -of- phase, re- terclockwise (off). Because oscillator
In addition to using the controls on lator A makes the square and triangle sulting in a modulated output from the B connects to both multipliers, mak-
the project, you can also use the waves in this oscillator equal in am- multiplier also being out -of- phase. ing LEVEL B zero eliminates the mod-
vertical- and horizontal -gain controls plitude. Switches S1 through S4 Networks C6 -R36 and C7-R40 provide ulated component on the screen. You
on the scope to adjust the width and provide means for selecting the de- dc restoration for Q1 and Q2. should now see a simple rectangular
height of the images. sired waveforms. The output from multiplier IC3B is or square Lissajous pattern. Adjust the
Integrated circuit /C4 is an op amp summed with the signal from oscil- horizontal- and vertical -gain controls
Circuit Details. As shown in Fig. 2, follower, used here to reduce the lator A in adder IC3A. The output from on the scope so that, when LEVEL A and
the four oscillators are identical ex- source impedance to chopper -type multiplier IC3D is summed with the LEVEL D controls are set to midrange,
cept for their frequency- determining multipliers IC3B-and IC3D. In this type signal from oscillator D in adder IC3C. the image just fills most of the screen.
elements. Oscillator A is fixed at ap- of multiplier, a bipolar transistor or Finally, the outputs from the two ad- Slowly turn up LEVEL B. This adds
proximately 60 Hz by R8 and Cl; JFET is used to switch the op amp ders are fed to the oscilloscope to the modulated waveform to the exist-
oscillator B is variable from 60 to 240 between a noninverting ( +) and an in- form the complex Lissajous patterns. ing pattern. Readjust LEVEL A and
Hz; oscillator C is variable from 300 to verting ( -) unity -gain buffer. Transis- Power is supplied to the Artist by LEVEL D for a pleasant balance and to
3000 Hz; and oscillator D is variable tor Q1 serves this purpose in this cir- two standard 9 -volt batteries (B1 and keep the image from drifting off -
from 30 to 300 Hz. The oscillators are cuit. B2). Capacitor C8 aids in reducing in- screen. Adjust HARMONIC B to sync
arranged in a classical comparator - When the signal in oscillator C goes stability in the IC op amps. the modulated envelope with the
integrator configuration. positive, Q1 conducts and IC3B image. In essence, this control sets
Taking oscillator A as an example, reverts to an inverting amplifier. When Construction. The project can be the number of "lobes" riding on the
IC1A uses R1 and R2 to set the trip oscillator C goes negative, Q1 starts to built on either printed circuit or perfo- primary Lissajous pattern.
point at about ±V.. /2. The output of cut off, and IC3B becomes a nonin- rated board. The actual -size etching Next, adjust HARMONIC C so that the
this comparator connects to inte- verting amplifier with unity gain. This and drilling guide and components - high- frequency carrier is in sync with
grator IC1B, which in turn, connects switching action results in suppres- placement diagram are shown in Fig. the image. You should now have a
back to !CIA's input. When IC1A's sion of the carrier, and the output of 3. After preparing or buying a ready - display similar to those shown in
output is at -9 volts, IC1 B linearly IC3B is a balanced four -quadrant to -use pc board (see Parts List for the photos. The next thing we can
charges Cl through R8. Hence, the signal. supplier), mount the components on it do is alter the Lissajous "family" by
output of ICIB is a positive -going The signal from oscillator C is as shown in the placement diagram, using combinations of the waveform
ramp. As soon as the ramp reaches paying particular attention to the switches. For example, switching
shifted in -phase by +45° in network
Ve.,. /2, IC1A changes to the positive WAVEFORM A to the square -wave posi-
C9 -R24 and by -45° by network orientations of the IC's and transis-
state and IC1 B linearly discharges Cl tors. Place B1 and B2 on the blank end tion and setting WAVEFORM o to the
to initiate a negative -going ramp. of the board, terminals pointing away triangle-wave position causes the
When this ramp reaches -Vç,. /2, IC1A
trips to the negative state and the
cycle repeats itself.
Potentiometers are used to set the
frequencies in the three variable - FOR
frequency oscillators by varying the NEW
charging currents. The outputs from SUBSCRIBERS
the comparators (IC1 D, IC2B, and
IC2C) are symmetrical square waves,
while the outputs from the integrators
tailL11111111116111
(IC1C, IC2A, and IC2D) are triangle
waves. Resistor R10 in fixed -fre-
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quency oscillator IC1A /IC1B sets the
amplitude of the two waveforms.
Level controls are provided for all but
oscillator C. Oscillator C has no level
control because only one signal need
be variable if both signals go to the
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 the remaining oscillators, forcing
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them to run at an exact multiple of the triangle wave forces oscillators B and C10 -R25. So, the waveform to each Set time LEVEL B control fully coun-
syncing frequency. D into exact sync. Resistor R7 in oscil- JFET (Q1 and Q2) is out -of- phase, re- terclockwise (off). Because oscillator
In addition to using the controls on lator A makes the square and triangle sulting in a modulated output from the B connects to both multipliers, mak-
the project, you can also use the waves in this oscillator equal in am- multiplier also being out -of- phase. ing LEVEL B zero eliminates the mod-
vertical- and horizontal -gain controls plitude. Switches S1 through S4 Networks C6-R36 and C7 -R40 provide ulated component on the screen. You
on the scope to adjust the width and provide means for selecting the de- dc restoration for Q1 and Q2. should now see a simple rectangular
height of the images. sired waveforms. The output from multiplier IC3B is or square Lissajous pattern. Adjust the
Integrated circuit IC4 is an op amp summed with the signal from oscil- horizontal- and vertical -gain controls
Circuit Details. As shown in Fig. 2, follower, used here to reduce the lator A in adder IC3A. The output from on the scope so that, when LEVEL A and
the four oscillators are identical ex- source impedance to chopper-type multiplier IC3D is summed with the LEVEL D controls are set to midrange,
cept for their frequency-determining multipliers /C38-and IC3D. In this type signal from oscillator D in adder IC3C. the image just fills most of the screen.
elements. Oscillator A is fixed at ap- of multiplier, a bipolar transistor or Finally, the outputs from the two ad- Slowly turn up LEVEL B. This adds
proximately 60 Hz by R8 and Cl; JFET is used to switch the op amp ders are fed to the oscilloscope to the modulated waveform to the exist-
oscillator B is variable from 60 to 240 between a noninverting ( +) and an in- form the complex Lissajous patterns. ing pattern. Readjust LEVEL A and
Hz; oscillator C is variable from 300 to verting ( -) unity -gain buffer. Transis- Power is supplied to the Artist by LEVEL D for a pleasant balance and to
3000 Hz; and oscillator D is variable tor Q1 serves this purpose in this cir- two standard 9 -volt batteries (B1 and keep the image from drifting off -
from 30 to 300 Hz. The oscillators are cuit. B2). Capacitor C8 aids in reducing in- screen. Adjust HARMONIC B to sync
arranged in a classical comparator - When the signal in oscillator C goes stability in the IC op amps. the modulated envelope with the
integrator configuration. positive, Q1 conducts and IC3B image. In essence, this control sets
Taking oscillator A as an example, reverts to an inverting amplifier. When Construction. The project can be the number of "lobes" riding on the
IC1A uses R1 and R2 to set the trip oscillator C goes negative, Q1 starts to built on either printed circuit or perfo- primary Lissajous pattern.
point at about ±V. /2. The output of cut off, and IC3B becomes a nonin- rated board. The actual -size etching Next, adjust HARMONIC c so that the
this comparator connects to inte- verting amplifier with unity gain. This and drilling guide and components - high-frequency carrier is in sync with
grator IC1B, which in turn, connects switching action results in suppres- placement diagram are shown in Fig. the image. You should now have a
back to IC1A's input. When IC1A's sion of the carrier, and the output of 3. After preparing or buying a ready - display similar to those shown in
output is at -9 volts, IC18 linearly IC3B is a balanced four -quadrant to -use pc board (see Parts List for the photos. The next thing we can
charges Cl through R8. Hence, the signal. supplier), mount the components on it do is alter the Lissajous "family" by
output of IC1B is a positive-going The signal from oscillator C is as shown in the placement diagram, using combinations of the waveform
ramp. As soon as the ramp reaches shifted in -phase by +45° in network paying particular attention to the switches. For example, switching
V,.. /2, IC1Achanges to the positive C9 -R24 and by -45° by network orientations of the IC's and transis- WAVEFORM A to the square -wave posi-
state and IC1B linearly discharges Cl tors. Place B1 and B2 on the blank end tion and setting WAVEFORM D to the
to initiate a negative -going ramp.
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of the board, terminals pointing away triangle -wave position causes the
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the pc board assembly. Mount the does take some skill), you might try
pots, switches, and binding posts in connecting a pair of stereo head-
SO* their respective locations (see Fig. 4). phones to the two output channels.
Pass a 6 -32 x 2" machine screw (to The sounds of the four oscillators mix-
support the circuit board assembly) ing and adding produces beat notes
Check out this savings through the remaining hole, slip over that are fascinating in themselves.
on Popular Electronics its threads a length of plastic spacer, You can even "play" the sounds by
and follow with a No. 6 machine nut. twisting the various controls.
The spacer should be just long Some very different and interesting
enough that, when the nut is in place, effects can be produced by running
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Permit No. 906
Boulder, Colo. Label the controls, switches, and bind- signal from an external source, such
ing posts. as an electronic organ, and connect it
Referring back to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, in place of one of the oscillators. You
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equipment. Tips on building your own with the Graphic Artist must have an
equipment. Plus special stereo, hobby, external horizontal input. Connect harmonics of oscillator A, which oper-
solid -state and CB features to boot! test-lead cables from the output bind- ates at approximately 60 Hz. The im-
So go ahead! Get a full year (12
P.O. Box 2774 issues) of Popular Electronics for just ing posts on the Artist to the appro- ages will appear to stop their motion
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only $11.98 -and save even more. Just Fig. 4. Construction details. waveform switches to triangle. Switch the particular waveform of the note
complete, detach and mail the postpaid
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electronic circuits, whether he is R9; it determines the reference level from T1 must be greater than would be
a professional or an amateur, will for the supply. normal in a conventionally regulated
The zener-regulated source at pin 4 power supply. The SCR cannot con- BPI, BP2-Five -way binding post (one PARTS LIST R7,R16- X700 -ohm, 1/2-watt, 5% resistor
eventually require a closely regulated D12- 6-volt zener diode (1N429 or simi- R8,R11- 3900 -ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
of IC1 also supplies current through duct until its anode is more positive black, one red)
variable power supply. While most CI- 10,000 -µF, 50 -volt electrolytic lar) R9-5000 -ohm miniature pc potentiometer
power supplies are regulated directly R14, R15, and R18 to C4 and pin 3 than its cathode. Simultaneously, a capacitor D13, D14-6-volt zener diode (1N1509 or R10 -5000-ohm dual wire -wound poten-
from the basic rectified and filtered dc (noninverting input). The current con- minimum latching current must flow. C2, C3- 100 -µF, 65 -volt electrolytic similar) tiometer
capacitor D15-8 -volt zener diode (Motorola HEP R12- 120 -ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
line, tighter regulation can be ob- tinues to flow until the reference volt- Also, SCR1 must remain conducting C4-0.05 -µF disc capacitor Z0217 or similar) R13- 1800 -ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
tained by using a preregulated age is exceeded. At this point, IC1 until the energy drawn from C1 by the C5- 100-i.F, 10-volt electrolytic capacitor F1-2-ampere slow -blow fuse R14 -3300-ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
turns on. The resulting square -wave output load is replaced. C6- 30-µF, 10 -volt electrolytic capacitor Il-Neon panel lamp with resistor R15- 75,000 -ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
approach in the supply's design. C7, C8- 0.001 -µF disc capacitor IC1, IC2 -723 voltage regulator integ- R17- 1500 -ohm, 1/4 -watt, 5% resistor
The preregulated power supply de- pulse from pin 6 of the IC is limited to 9 Since the potential across Cl will C9- 1000 -1.LF, 50 -volt electrolytic rated circuit (in TO -5 can) R18- 50,000 -ohm, miniature pc poten-
scribed here can be built for about $15 volts by current -sensing resistors R12 be 41 volts at maximum output, the capacitor QI -HEP 704 (Motorola) or 2N3055 tiometer
C10 -1 -1/F, 50 -volt tantalum electrolytic transistor R19,R20 -1370-ohm, 1/2-watt, 5% resistor
more than you would have to pay for a and R13, which is sufficient, at the 18 -volt difference allows the time in- Q2 -HEP 246 (Motorola) or 2N4919 R22 -4300-ohm, 1% resistor
capacitor
conventionally regulated low- current gate of SCRI, to trigger the SCR into terval necessary for maximum cur- CI I- 0.01 -µF disc capacitor
D1 thru D4- 100 -PIV, 3- ampere rectifier
transistor
Q3 -HEP 736 (Motorola) or 2N2222
R23 -3200 -ohm, 1% resistor
SCR1 -HEPR 1221
supply. It employs two inexpensive conduction. rent. This also means that SCR1 fires
(Motorola HEP R0101 or similar) transistor SCR2 -HEP 320
723 voltage regulator IC's in a circuit The RC time constants in the circuit only near the peak or on the neg- D5 -100 -PIV, 1- ampere rectifier (Mo- RI, R2-1000 -ohm, 2 -watt, 10% resistor SI -Spst switch
that can deliver 3 to 35 volts dc at load are controlled by the amount of cur- ative -going side of the waveform. torola HEP R0051 or similar) R21-680 -ohm, 1/ -watt, 5% resistor
R3, T1- Transformer, 42V, 3A Secondary
rent flowing through Q3, which, in Resistors R1 and R2 are bleeders that D6, D7 thru D10, D16 -1N914 diode R4-6 -ohm, I -watt, 5% resistor Misc.- Printed circuit or perforated
currents up to 3 amperes. The design D11 -20-volt, -watt zener diode (Mo- R5-0.2 -ohm, 2 -watt, 5% resistor board; suitable cabinet; heat sink; fuse
carry the minimum holding current
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eliminates the need for massive heat turn, depends on the error voltage torola HEP Z0421 or similar) R6 -4700-ohm, -watt, 5% resistor holder; sockets for IC's (2); etc.
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sinks and cooling fans. present at the wiper of RIOA. A voltage required by SCR1.
Dual potentiometer R10 establishes Fig. 1. Power supply employs two voltage- regulator IC's for super stability.
divider consisting of R16 and diodes
How It Works. The power supply's D7 through D10 applies a relatively feedback to both voltage -regulator
circuit shown in Fig. can be func-
1 constant 2.4 volts to the emitter of Q3 IC's. (A wire -wound potentiometer is Cl will be 6 volts greater than the out- SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 60
tionally diagrammed as an ac source, so that when the transistor's base best used here so that the sections will put because of the action of D12. Any A. SCR2 fires as C7 charges; C4 then dis-
rectifier bridge, and two voltage reg- goes above 3 volts there will be a volt- be more evenly matched. So, if an change in the output voltage and /or charges and ICI cuts off.
ulators in series. The preregulator, by age drop across R14 and a corres- identical voltage were present across current will affect the firing -pulse tim- B. D15 limits voltage on C7; SCR2 cuts off
means of SCRI, continuously controls ponding change in the RC time con- each section of the pot, the wiper ing at the gate of SCRI maintaining a
, and C4 begins to charge.
the potential at Cl so that the potential stant. Capacitors C5 and C6 stabilize voltages would be very nearly the constant potential across Q1. C. C4 has charged above reference level at
across Q1 remains constant. The out- the operation of Q3 to prevent SCR1 same at any setting.) Potentiometer pin 2 of/C1, causing the IC to conduct;
put regulator (1C2) is a high - from firing erratically. When R10 is ro- section R1OB samples the output volt- a trigger pulse at pin 6 turns on SCRI
Construction. The easiest way to as- through Cll.
performance circuit that is capable of tated counterclockwise, R17 and D13 age and drives /C2 in the proper direc- semble the power supply is by using a
providing 0.1% regulation. protect Q3 and D12 from damage. tion to maintain 3 volts between wiper D. SCRI current decreases as CI voltage
printed circuit board. (See Fig. 3 for increases. When voltage across SCRI
Synchronized to the 120 -Hz rec- The method of synchronizing IC1 and ground. The A section of the pot actual -size etching and drilling and is insufficient to maintain about 10 mA
tified ac input, preregulator integrated to the rectified input is graphically samples the voltage across Cl and component placement guides.) Alter- current, SCRI turns off.
circuit /C1 is connected as a time - shown in Fig. 2. Triggered into con- controls the firing of SCR1, also main- natively, you can assemble the circuit Note: SCRI turns on and off at approxi-
delayed pulse generator that controls duction by the positive -going voltage, taining 3 volts between wiper and on perforated board using solder clips mately C and D on the curve, when the 1/120 Hz
the gate of SCR/ to trigger conduction SCR1 cuts off when the gate signal ground. and sockets. Whichever method you output load is drawing 3 amperes at 35
at the exact point required during ceases and C4 discharges sufficiently Since the potential at the counter- use, refer to the table in Fig. 3 for in- volts. With no external load, events C Fig. 2. Events above left
each half cycle. The bias voltage ap- to reduce to a minimum the holding clockwise ends of R10A and R1OB and D occur near the end of the wave
structions on how to interconnect the are keyed to points on curve.
plied to the inverting input (pin 2) of current to the SCR. The diagram also must be the same, the potential across as indicated by the unmarked dots.
circuit board assembly and the coal-
58 POPULAR ELECTRONICS
NOVEMBER 1975 59
 Ì BUIIDANAUTOMOBILE
LOGIC ALARM
Simple circuit monitors five electrical points in
the car and sounds an alarm when the wrong conditions occur.
BY ROBERT GRATER

MODERN cars have warning sys- 12 -volt line (negative ground) regu- With the headlights off, D1 and D2
tems that monitor various con- lated by a 5 -volt zener diode. The IC conduct, maintaining the stable status
ditions in the engine, lights, etc. One has four separate gates, each produc- of gate A. However, with the head-
such system is the buzzer that sounds ing an output if its two inputs are in lights on and the ignition off, D3 con-
when the driver's door is opened with opposite states. A gate will not deliver ducts and input 2 to the gate drops,
the key still in the ignition. There are an output if both inputs are simul- providing an output from the gate.
CONNECT
other conditions that can also be mon- taneously high or low. The oil- pressure (gate B) and tem-
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FROM: TO:
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FROM: TO
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itored if you install the Logic Alarm
described here. These include: leav-
The 74L86 is used because it is a
low -power device requiring only 3 mA.
perature (gate C) circuits are identical.
One side of each gate is coupled to the
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Fig. 3. Actual -size etching and drilling B Q1 E N, O T1 S ing the headlights on when the igni- It is not a pin- for -pin replacement for ignition through D4 and D6, respec-
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guide is shown above; component - C Q1 B P BP1 tion is turned off, leaving the ignition the conventional TTL 7486, which re- tively so that they are in a high state
placement diagram is at left; D Q1 C Q R1OB CCW on when the oil pressure is low; and quires more current. The 7486 could when the ign ?tion is on. The oil -
table at right details hookups between E TP2 R R1OB WIP leaving the ignition on when the en- be used if the circuit is changed to suit pressure and temperature sensing
board and off-the-board components. F Cl + S R10A CCW gine is overheated. (As options, the the different pin arrangement, the signals should also be high when the
G SCR1 K T BP2 brake and seat -belt warning light cir- value of R9 is changed because of engine is running. Thus there are no
H SCR1 G U R10A CW cuits can be monitored.) An extra ad- greater current flow, and a switch is outputs from these gates. When the
J SCR1 A V R1OB CW
vantage of the Logic Alarm is that the added to turn off the 12 -volt supply vehicle is first entered and the ignition
K TP1 W R10A WIP
raucous buzzing of most door warn- when not needed. is turned on (prior to starting the en-
-°-Y L C9 - The outputs of the four gates pass
-T-, 8-
ing systems can be replaced by a more
pleasing audio tone. through diode isolators to a solid -
state alarm (another low -power de-
gine), the oil- pressure and tempera-
ture sensors will be "cold," and the
alarm will sound. This serves as a sys-
o Mount the off -the -board compo- 120 -watt resistor (or an equivalent Circuit Operation. As shown in Fig. vice). tem test. (If the car has instrument -
nents, followed by the circuit -board combination) across the output via 1,the Logic Alarm uses a single 74L86 For the headlights -on /ignition -off panel lamps for these functions, the
assembly inside the cabinet. Then BP1 and BP2. If the TP2 reading drops low -power quad exclusive -OR gate circuits, the inputs of gate A are held Logic Alarm will provide a warning
refer to the table in Fig. 3 and Fig. 1 to more than 0.2 volt or SCR1 fires inter- that receives power from the car's high by the supply through R1 and R2. even if one of the lamps fails.)

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complete wiring the system. mittently, adjust R9 only enough to
correct. Then, with no load connected SWAM +
R9 12V
Test and Use. To balance out com- to the output of the supply, rotate R10 R5 1.5K
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ponent tolerances, IC1 must be ini- counterclockwise. The reading at'TP2
R6
tially aligned. To accomplish this, you should slowly decrease to 9 volts. If it
will need an oscilloscope, high -im- Fig. 1. Points to be monitored
does not, adjust R9 for a higher volt-
Note: Components shown
from foil side of board. pedance multimeter, and an impro- age at pin 2 of /C1 until it does. RM NW- -- PINK are connected to exclusive
OR gates through diodes.
vised load. Rotate R10 counterclock- Rotate R10 again and apply the Re

ponents located off the printed circuit wise, set R18 to maximum resistance load, compensating for the voltage
and R9 for maximum voltage gain at DI3iX
board.
Select a cabinet for the supply that pin 2 of IC1 before applying power to
drop by adjusting R18. There will be
some combination of the two adjust -
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is large enough to accommodate all the supply. Connect the scope from ments that will permit Q3 to retain con- PARTS LIST
components without crowding. Ma- TP1 to ground and the multimeter trol over /C1 throughout the specified HEADLIGHT
14DI

chine the front panel for potentio- from TP2 to ground. Turn on the voltage and current ranges. To do this,
1 I I
Al -Tone generator (Mallory Sonalert
meter R10, lamp /resistor assembly 11, SC -628 or similar)
power. Q3 must always be forward biased. If ND2 DI to D12-Diode (IN914 or similar)
and binding posts BP1 and BP2. There should be a small voltage pre- at any time Q3 does not draw the IGNITION
03 D13- 5.1 -V, Ih -W zener diode (HEP
Mount the components in their re- sent at TP2, but the scope should proper current from R14, it has lost ZO -212 or similar)
ICI-Quad exclusive OR gate (74L86)
spective holes. indicate that SCR1 is not conducting. control. R1 to R8- 18,000 -ohm, 1/4 -W resistor
Next, mount Q1 and SCR1 on a 4" x Keeping the voltage reference as high Correct alignment will be achieved R9 -1500-ohm, /4 -W resistor
1

21/2" x 1 "(10.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 -cm) finned as possible at pin 2 of /Ci, adjust R18 OIL PRESS Misc. -14 -pin DIP socket, pc or perfo-
when the voltage at the wiper of R10A N°5 rated board, wire for connections,
heat sink. Drill mounting holes for this and R9 until SCR1 fires regularly and is the same at any output. As a further mounting hardware, etc.
assembly, the line cord, and fuse the meter indicates 9 volts at TP2. test, connect the meter across Q1 and Note: The following are available from
holder through the rear panel of the K07 RGS Electronics, 3650 Charles St.,
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heat -sink assembly in place. Line the IGN KEY at $6.35 including postage and handling;
TP2. would correspond with D12's zener SWITCH
pc board alone at $2.50.
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for the line cord. momentarily connect a 12 -ohm, rents of from 1 to 7mA.
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from all others we have seen. With no expansion, the frequency
Type III at a price most critical audiophiles can afford.
The expander provides a smoothly response was as flat as our test in- 7.5 dB in the next 22.5 seconds. The considerations -were we able to de-
Yamaha, a company well -known for its motorcycles, has only recently controllable expansion of as much as struments, measuring ±0.25 dB from
had its audio products achieve a telling fame on the hi-fi scene. The next step downward, to +10 dB, also tect the expander in the performance
15 dB or more. It can be inserted in the 20 to 20,000 Hz. (IAD's rating is ±0.3 appeared at the output as a 10 -dB of its function. When none of its LED's
company's Model CR -800 stereo receiver does almost everything you could signal path between a preamplifier dB, 5 to 100,000 Hz.) When we applied drop, followed by a 5 -dB reduction in were on, switching the expander in
require of a deluxe receiver. It performs more like the most refined separate and a power amplifier or in the tape - full expansion, the response appeared the next 10 seconds. Finally, the last and out of the system made no change
components than like a compact, reasonably priced receiver. monitoring system in an integrated to be reasonably flat through the mid- reduction, to 0 dB, dropped the output in the program level. On the other
-Julian D. Hirsch amplifier. With no expansion, the gain range, being down 1 dB at 200 and by 10 dB to a +2 -dB level, with the hand, if the LED's indicated consider-
of the expander is unity, with each 2500 Hz and rolling off to 11 dB at 20 output dropping to 0 dB (to equal the able expansion, the drop in volume
channel's signal passing through an Hz and 12 dB at 20,000 Hz. It was input level) in another 4.5 seconds. level was dramatic when the expander
operational amplifier that uses some obvious from observing the LED indi- was bypassed.
IAD MODEL B3A DYNAMIC RANGE EXPANDER 80 dB of negative feedback. The input cators that they did not really repre- User Comment Our measurements The digital operation of the LED's
Restores dynamics to compressed recorded material. impedance is 47,000 ohms, while the sent the response of the expander's confirmed IAD's claims for the electri- gives the impression that the changes
output impedance is 600 ohms. amplifiers. Instead, they represent the cal performance of the Model B3A ex- in gain of the amplifiers in the expand-
The maximum output signal level is shaping of the response in its pander. However, the value of the ex- er also occur in discrete steps. In re-
9 volts into a high- impedance load or4 expansion- sensing circuits. Appar- pander can be assessed only by actu- ality, the changes are so continuous
volts into 600 ohms. The maximum ently, the expander responds most ally operating it in a music system. We and smooth that one can never detect
rated output is 7.5 volts. Hum and readily to midrange levels and is less connected the expander into several the expansion action by ear. Depend-
noise are rated to be at least 86 dB influenced by very low and very high systems and found the tape- monitor ing on where the sensitivity control is
below the rated output, with distortion frequencies. connection to be the most practical. set, relative to the program level, one
less than 0.05% at any level up to the The expander's dynamic behavior Not only does this make the expansion can use the Model B3A as an "upward
rated output and 0.005% at outputs of was revealed quite clearly when we characteristic independent of the vol- expander," with the average program
less than 1 volt. applied 10 -dB increments of input ume control setting, but it makes it level receiving little or no expansion. If
The only operating control on the signal level change and plotted the possible to instantly switch the ex- you do this, be sure that your amplifier
expander is a slide -type potentiometer output on a graphic recorder. Starting pander in and out of the system to and speaker systems are equal to the
International Au- The manufacturer's warranty covers that is used to adjust the sensitivity of from a low signal level (our 0 -dB refer- demonstrate its subjective effect. This task, since 15 dB of expansion will in-
HIRSCH- dio Designs has
HOUCK defects in material and labor for a the expansion circuit. At its minimum ence was below the threshold for the is very important if for no other reason crease the amp's output power by
recently intro- period of three years from date of setting, there is no expansion. As the expansion circuit), the first 10-dB in- than to determine whether or not the some 32 times compared to what it
duced a novel purchase. The retail price of the ex- pot is moved right toward maximum, crease produced a 12 -dB output in- expander is really operating. would be without the expander!
dynamic range pander is $279. increasing amounts of expansion are crease that appeared to be well within At no time -regardless of program An alternate approach is to use a
expander whose operating parame- introduced, depending on the input the 100 -ms rated attack time. The sec- material, control settings, or other large portion of the expansion at nor-
ters (as we'll see) are radically differ- Technical Details. The designer of signal level. Red LED indicators above ond 10 -dB increase stepped the out-
ent from those of other expanders we an expander must choose appropriate the control come on at 2 -dB intervals put up by 15.5 dB, while the third
have used. The Model B3A, as with attack and release time constants, as that correspond to 1.5 to 13.5 dB of 10 -dB input increase stepped the out-
other expanders, is designed to re- well as the slope of the expansion expansion. (The circuits have a put 17.5 dB. Hence, a total increase of
store some of the program dynamics (such as 1.5 dB of output change for 1 somewhat greater range than this.) Al- 30 dB at the input increased the output
that are inevitably lost in any dB of input signal change). The goal is though the LED's are sequentially ac- by 45 dB. On the time scale of the re-
compressor -processed recording or usually to restore some measure of the tivated by an analog -to-digital conver- corder chart, the increases appeared
broadcast program. compressed dynamics of the program ter, the expansion process is smooth to be instantaneous.
The expander is housed in an attrac- without introducing audible side ef-
tive black plastic case with thick clear fects. Almost all expander designs
and continuous.
There is no power switch on the ex-
When we dropped the input signal é
level from +30 to +20 dB, the output
plastic end plates. The case measures have fallen short of the latter require- pander, which is designed to be pow- dropped 10 dB, following the input
12"L x 51/4"D x 33/4 "H (30.5 x 13.3 x 9.5 ment. ered and deactivated when it is change. However, the gain of the ex-
cm) and weighs 31/2 pounds (1.6 kg). If the expansion is accompanied by plugged into a switched ac outlet of pander then decreased smoothly by FREOUENCYIHz)

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mal program levels (turning down the dynamics. With most records and of today's recorded program material. say that one cartridge sounds better If you like the "sound" of the expen- OPTO- ELECTRIC'
amp's volume control and raising the tapes, especially where the program The degree to which its function can than the other -only that each has a sive V -15 Type Ill, the M95ED should
be a moderately priced alternative.
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expander's sensitivity control to re- has been allowed to retain some of its be utilized depends to a great extent different sound that must be judged by
store the lost volume). Then the Model dynamic content, the results are no- on the capabilities of the power am- the listener. CIRCLE NO. 66 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD
of ALL Ignition Systems!
B3A acts as a "downward expander" thing short of fantastic. A commer- plifier and speaker systems with which (We challenge ANYON

and in the process reduces noise and cially taped piano solo, for example, it is used. We found the expander to to dispute this Fact)

hum by as much as 15 dB. In this was reproduced with its pianissimo be compatible with good 30 -watt/
mode, soft passages may become portions barely audible, while fortis- channel receivers as well as with YAMAHA MODEL CR-800 AM /STEREO FM RECEIVER
nearly inaudible. For our purposes, simo passages drove the amplifier to super -power amps in the greater than Medium -power unit has superb FM performance.
the best mode was an intermediate
stage, with the third or fourth LED on
more than 200 watts /channel output.
The sound was highly realistic, since
200-watt /channel class. In any event,
we cannot imagine any way in which \
Never wears out or needs any Maintenance!
at average program levels. This pro- one never had the sense that the the expander could degrade any pro-
vided a useful amount of expansion as system's gain was being manipulated. gram fed through it if the amplifier and
well as some noise reduction. It is our opinion that the IAD Model speaker system ratings are not ex-
gives you Maximum Power
The effectiveness of the expander B3A can restore a substantial amount ceeded.
with continuous PEAK PERFORMANCE
depends to a great extent on program of the compressed dynamics to much CIRCLE NO. 65 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD
...while reducing Maintenance
and Operating Costs!
* The Allison OPTO- ELECTRIC System eliminates the Points
and Condenser, replacing them with an OPTO- ELECTRONIC
SHURE MODEL M95ED STEREO PHONO CARTRIDGE TRIGGER, using a Light -Emitting Diode and Photo transistor
Moderately priced, it has "sound" of more costly V -I5 Type III. The System operates on a beam of Light. As there are NO
moving parts in rubbing contact. Friction- wear" is completely
eliminated_ Timing adjustments are PERMANENT.
Gives 40 -Times more Timing accuracy than ANY system
using "Mechanical.' Breaker -Points! UNLIMITED RPM!
Ranking next to cut filter is in its down position, it in- "Electronically -Controlled" DWELL automatically supplies
HIRSCH- troduces a 6-dB /octave rolloff beyond HIGHEST Performance at both Low and High speeds Spark
of a high -quality record player for our for many players). The response had a. HOUCK the top of Yama- strength does not fall oft at high RPM. POSITIVE SPARK
tests. Operating the cartridge at a peak of about 4 dB at 16,000 Hz. Since ha's receiver line 8000 Hz. In the up position, it partially helps eliminate "Misfire" for faster acceleration and improved
Engine Performance. Sparkplugs LAST 3 to 10 -Times LONGER.
1 -gram tracking force, we soon con- Shure recommends a load capaci- is the Model CR- blends the high audio frequencies to Easier Starting under any condition! Smoother running...
firmed that it was able to track very tance of 400 to 500 pF for flattest re- 800. This AM /ste- reduce noise on stereo programs. The (NO TIMING FLUCTUATION as with Magnetic Impulse Units).

high velocities at low and midrange sponse, we added capacitance to reo FM receiver is very conservatively center positions of both switches dis- All SOLID -STATE Components UNAFFECTED By Temperature,
Moisture, or Vibration! Only Highest grade materials used
frequencies on our Cook and Fairchild bring the total to 440 pF and measured rated at 45 watts /channel into 8 -ohm able the filters. (Many receivers use a Guarantees you Solid, Dependable Performance!

test records. With another tracking the response again. This time it was loads. The receiver features top - similar system for stereo FM noise re- PERFECT TIMING INCREASES Engine Efficiency and Gas
Mileage. SAVES Precious Fuel! Allison gives you MAXIMUM
test record, produced by the German notably flat, varying ±1 dB from 40 to quality performance and a full corn - duction, but this Yamaha receiver is Engine Efficiency 100% of the Time .. and that's the name of

Hi -Fi Institute, the cartridge tracked 17,500 Hz and dropping to dB at 4 plement of controls. It has the distinc- the first we have seen to apply it to all
*
the game for the BEST in GAS MILEAGE AND ECONOMY.

Perfect Timing and Dwell never change.

300 -Hz tones recorded at a 60- 20,000 Hz. The separation, which was tive Yamaha equipment styling, program sources.)
Eliminates ignition Tune -Ups forever!
Pays for itself!
RSCH- The new Shure micrometer amplitude without dis- identical on both channels, was better characterized by a clean, uncluttered The BASS and TREBLE controls have "INFINITE LIFE "_ Once installed Never needs replacing!
ciHOUCK M95ED stereo tortion at 1 gram. At its maximum than 30 dB at frequencies below 2000 satin -aluminum front panel and large 11 detented positions. The BALANCE
phono cartridge rated force of 1.5 grams, it was able to Hz and gradually reduced to 17 dB at dial cutout area. control is a center -detented ring con- PROVEN RELIABILITY!
Each Unit Tested to 15,000 RPM.
falls between the track the 90- micrometer band on the 10,000 Hz and 5 dB at 20,000 Hz. The receiver measures 173/4 "W x centric with the VOLUME control. A Road and Race Proven.
company's top - record. (Most fine cartridges can track 113/4 "D X 61/4 "H (45.1 x 29.8 x 15.9 cm) separate LOUDNESS control, also with (Opto-Electric Systems won at
of- the -line V -15 Type Ill and its moder- 60 to 70 micrometers, but few can User Comment. Comparing Shure's and weighs 31 pounds (14 kg). It retails 11 detented positions, gradually in- INDY Two years in a row!)

ately priced Model M91ED. The new cope with the higher levels.) specifications for the new cartridge for $580. troduces bass and treble boost as it You CAN install the ALLISON System in ALL

cartridge has a pole piece that is simi- High- frequency tracking ability and the slightly less expensive lowers the midrange level. It is used the U.S made 8 Foreign Cars! (4, 6. or 8- Cylinder).

lar to the one used in the Type Ill, al- tests using the specially shaped M91ED, the only apparent difference General Description. The relatively in conjunction with the VOLUME "EASIEST -TO- INSTALL" UNIT ON THE MARKET.
though it is not constructed of lami- 10,800 -Hz tone bursts of the Shure is 2 dB greater "trackability" at 400 Hz short FM dial scale is linearly cali- control to provide correct low -level Not necessary to dismantle Distributor as with other systems)

nated elements. The design makes TTR -103 test record revealed the for the former. Although this is cer- brated at 0.5 -MHz intervals. To the left volume compensation that is inde- * It you want the BEST, and SAVE! This is IT!

possible a lower winding inductance, excellence of the cartridge's high - tainly desirable, it would not in itself of the scales are the FM zero -center pendent of the setting of the VOLUME ORDER with CONFIDENCE...
which results in a flat frequency re- frequency performance. Tracking warrant the creation of a new car- Only x4995
and AM /FM relative signal strength control. A separate MICROPHONE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
or Full Refund
sponse that is almost identical to that distortion was on a par with the best tridge. The real difference, however, is meters, the latter calibrated logarith- volume control, with an OFF position, COMPLETE.
10 -YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY!
of the Type Ill. A low stylus mass of cartridges we have tested. A more in the sound quality of the two car- mically over a 100 -dB range. Three red is provided for adjusting the level from (Free Repair or Replacement) that s EVERYTHING'
including
0.5 mg promises excellent high - conventional intermodulation-distor- tridges. LED's to the right of the scale indicate a microphone plugged into an adja- Send Check or M 0
Postage A Insurance

frequency "trackability." tion (IM) measurement with the Shure The M91 ED has a slightly depressed when the receiver is on, when a station cent jack.
The physical appearance of the car- TTR -102 record that mixes 400- and output in the upper midrange that is tuned in, and when a stereo -FM The other controls are rotary * State Make. Year, Engine Size (Calif Res add Tax).

(So New...it's Sold ONLY FROM FACTORY DIRECT).

.

tridge is similar to that of the Type Ill, 4000 -Hz tones indicated that the IM gives its response curve a "sway- transmission is being received. switches, operated by bar knobs You may use your MASTER CHARGE or BANKAMERICARD.
Send us (1) Your Number. (2) Interbank No (3) Exp. Oate.
including an integral swing -away backed" appearance. On the other The large tuning knob is located to whose settings can be seen at a
.

stylus guard as part of the replaceable

was only 2% maximum up to 22.5
cm /s. hand, the M95ED has the same flat the right of the dial window. All other glance. One switch is for activating * Before buying any other Type ignition system...

stylus assembly. The trackability of the The output from the cartridge at response characteristic as the V -15 controls are located on the lower half either, both, or neither of two pairs of Send Postcard for our FREE BROCHURE.
cartridge throughout the audio range 3.54 cm /second was 4.3 mV /channel. Type III. Therefore, although it is of the receiver's front panel. Lever speaker systems connected to the ignition system,
If you have already installed a C -D

.
Modernize and Increase its Efficiency...
is such that at its nominal operating The stylus's resonance of about priced nearer the M91ED, it can sound switches are provided for controlling receiver's outputs. Another is for con- CONVERT YOUR "C -D" UNIT TO BREAKERLESS!
force of 1 gram it is about equal to the 20,000 Hz revealed itself as a ringing of very much like the costlier Type III. receiver power, a 20 -dB audio at- trolling the interface between the re- Opto- Electric "TRIGGER UNIT "...Only 94.95
Type Ill operating at 0.75 gram. several cycles on a 1000 -Hz square We compared the M95ED to the tenuator for temporary level reduc- ceiver and two tape decks. In its center Our BEST Salesmen are the users of our ALLISON System!
The retail price of the Shure Model wave from the CBS STR /111 test rec- M91 ED because the two are very close tion, stereo /mono switching, and the position, the selected program source America's Oldest and Largest Mfg. of
M95ED stereo phono cartridge is ord. in price. In an A -B comparison, the filters. Three -position, center -off is heard through the speaker systems. Opto- Electronic Ignition Systems.
$59.95. Initially, we tested the cartridge's latter had a warmer, somewhat switches are used for the filters. Moving it one position to either side of
frequency response with the standard heavier sound, while the M95ED was The low -cut filter provides a choice center permits monitoring of the
ALLISON
Laboratory Measurements. AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY
We cable and tonearm capacitance of the brighter and sharper in its apparent of 20- or 70 -Hz cutoff frequency, with a playback output from either tape 1267- P, East EDNA PL., COVINA, CAL. 91722
installed the cartridge in the tonearm record player (200 pF, which is typical definition. It would be impossible to 12 -dB /octave slope. When the high - deck. An additional two postions per-
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Now, enjoy the system. For your changing needs.
super performance Heath proudly introduces MODULUS.
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TV in 5 picture 0.25 v. input even in the high -level sec- into 8 ohms at less than 0.1 % distortion
sizes -
25, 21, 19, 17, 15.
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namic range -
better than most records!
from 20- 20,000 Hz. Styled to match the
Module tuner /preamp. Add one of either
I

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Performance and versatility as in the fin- protecting circuitry. Four lighted output for a 4- channel receiver. Kit AA -1505,
est of separate components, yet with the meters with 40 dB dynamic range. Sepa- $159.95; AA -1506, $179.95
convenience of an integrated receiver. rate bass, treble, and level controls for Choose your mode and input. Module
Your MODULUS custom music system front and back channels. Master volume IV is the FM Dolby module AD -1504 for
begins with Module I, the AN -2016 Digital control. 21 pushbutton switches that reduced noise and greater dynamic
AM/ FM Tuner/ Preamplifier.A superb FM light when activated. -They include: out- broadcast range ($39.95). Module V is
tuner with sophisticated circuitry and put; inputs (stereo phono, CD -4, aux., the CD -4 Demodulator for the spacious
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display frequencies; dual JFET, 4 -gang mode (mono, stereo front channels, stereo ords ($79.95). Module VI is the SQ De-
tuner with 1.7 µV sensitivity; digital dis- 4 channels, SQ, and discrete 4- channel); coder for quadraphonic separation of
The design the experts say leads matrixed material; full logic and variable
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selectivity; phase -locked loop multiplex squelch defeat; FM Dolby; and power. blend ($49.95). All are housed inside the
Whatever picture size you choose as tuner /preamp module.
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best for you, the technical advances of produce an ideally shaped bandpass.
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That means you not only get less adja- smaller sets restores brightness, con- for taping, so good you can even use it A "Living" music system.
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Digital- Design MODULUS

Color TVs The new total -flexibility music
Now, enjoy the system. For your changing needs.
super performance Heath proudly introduces MODULUS.
of Digital- Design The totally modular music system that
enables you to make of it what you will, put. Hum and noise are 80 dB below a 35 or 60 watts, min. RMS, per channel
TV in 5 picture
sizes -
25, 21, 19, 17, 15.
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better than most records!
into 8 ohms at less than 0.1% distortion
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Module tuner /preamp. Add one of either
I

As you like it. Versatile control center. Special speaker power level for a stereo receiver; add two
Performance and versatility as in the fin- protecting circuitry. Four lighted output for a 4- channel receiver. Kit AA -1505,
est of separate components, yet with the meters with 40 dB dynamic range. Sepa- $159.95; AA -1506, $179.95
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Your MODULUS custom music system front and back channels. Master volume IV is the FM Dolby module AD -1504 for
begins with Module I, the AN -2016 Digital control. 21 pushbutton switches that reduced noise and greater dynamic
AM/ FM Tuner /Preamplifier.A superb FM light when activated. They include: out- broadcast range ($39.95). Module V is
tuner with sophisticated circuitry and put; inputs (stereo phono, CD -4, aux., the CD -4 Demodulator for the spacious
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tuner and mixer stages; computer -de- for taping, so good you can even use it A "Living" music system.
yours in Heathkit Color TV.
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cent channel interference, but also con-
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0.03% from 0.7 to about 60 watts out- The filters had the rated characteris- view of the pilot carrier rejection of the The FM muting system is one of the
) III IIIIII put. The IM distortion was less than tics, with excellent low -cut action but receiver, since most tuners use low - best we have used. It had no trace of
AUDIO OUTPUT

) YAMAHA CR -800
! 1 1

0 dB =1 VOLT
!
0.03% from 0.1 to 30 watts, reaching a gradual high- frequency rolloff that pass filters for rejection to prevent ap- thumps or noise bursts. As with most
(TAPE- OUTPUT JACKS)
0.05% at 60 watts output. (The conser-
1

FM SECTION
was of little use in hiss reduction. The preciable attenuation at 15,000 Hz. stereo receivers, the AM section of the
) vatism of the receiver's ratings is illus- tone controls had considerably more The stereo channel separation ex- Model CR -800 is below "hi -fi" quality,
- - -- STEREO trated by its rated 45 watts /channel with the contrast made even more
MONO
range at the low than at the high fre- ceeded 40 dB from 30 to 7500 Hz and
_ 2.ONV IHF SENSITIVITY
1

from 20 to 20,000 Hz at less than 0.1% quencies, the former with a sliding in- 50 dB from 150 to 1500 Hz. It was still a vivid by the superb FM performance of
TOTAL DISTORTION NOISE, HUM THD.) flection point and the latter with a healthy 33 dB at 15,000 Hz. the receiver.
RE: 100% MOD. AT IOOOHz
At the rated 45 -watt output, the dis- hinged characteristic. The AM frequency response was We usually take a dim view of
ii tortion was less than 0.035% from 20 The loudness compensation was down 6 dB at 140 and 3200 Hz. loudness- compensation systems,
-6 - 3yV NOISE - 0,;111 to 20,000 Hz, typically measuring less both unusual and effective. The first which tend to make everything sound
QUIETING
SOdB _ ._ - - `- ,--- than 0.015 %. It was roughly the same few steps of loudness reduction pro- User Comment. As the laboratory boomy and unnatural. However, with
-70 - SENSITIVITY at half power and even at one -tenth tests reveal, this is a receiver that in-
duced only a trace of low- and high - the system in this receiver, we make an
80 1
power did not exceed 0.06% over the frequency boost. Further operation of vites the use of superlatives. For ex- exception. When the control is set to
4K (0K 30K full audio range. the control provided the rather ex- ample, the FM tuner performance maximum and the volume is set to the
INPUT-MICROVOLTS(NV)
A reference 10 -watt power output treme characteristics of most comes close to matching that of the loudest level you expect to use, reduc-
required an input of 57 mV at the AUX, loudness -control systems. $1200 Yamaha Model CT -7000 FM ing the LOUDNESS control setting pre-
mit connecting the recorders for dub- AM antenna. Two of the four acces- 1.2 mV at the PHONO, and 1.1 mV at the The FM tuner's IHF usable sensitiv- tuner and is far better than what we serves a natural frequency balance. At
bing from either machine to the other. sory ac outlets on the rear apron are MIC inputs. The respective unweight- ity measured 2.0 µV. Its 50 -dB quieting would expect from a receiver at any the lowest settings, the compensation
(The normally selected program switched. ed S/N figures were 80, 78, and 74 dB, sensitivity was 3.0 µV. The stereo price. The convenient FM tuning sys- becomes rather great. Over most of its
source is not heard in this mode.) Fi-
referred to 10 watts. These represent switching threshold (and the muting tem features afc defeat when the range, one is hardly aware of the ac-
nally, the desired program source is 110
exceptionally quiet amplification, threshold) was between 15 and 22 µV. TUNING knob is touched and dimly tion of the loudness compensation,
selected by a switch with positions for
AUX, two magnetic PHONO cartridges,
especially through the low -level This is somewhat high for such a sen- lights the AFC /STATION LED on the dial which is as it should be.
O 11111 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
IIIIII PHONO and MIC inputs. The phono sitive tuner, but it does assure that all when a signal is properly tuned. Re- Obviously, our experience with the
FM with and without interstation noise 011111 1111111 111111
I O
11111 preamp overloaded at a very high 250 received signals will be of good qual- leasing the knob permits the afc to Model CR -800 receiver has left us en-
muting, and AM. A headphone jack is YAMAHA CR -B00 111111
20 011111 FM STEREO 111111 mV, while the microphone preamp ity. The ultimate unweighted S/N ratio gradually come on, bringing the LED thusiastic. There are a few other re-
located below the microphone jack. .1111 HIM
On the rear apron of the receiver are W
AVERAGE BOTH CHANNELS
input overloaded at 700 mV new -a was 67 dB in mono and 66 dB in to full brilliance. Although afc is cer- ceivers whose quality is similarly
high in our experience with receivers stereo. At 1000 µV, the distortion was a tainly not needed to correct for drift, above reproach, and we would not at-
the various inputs and outputs, plus
separate preamplifier outputs and 3° IIIIIIIIIIIllhIIIIIIIIII
MINK
and amplifiers. low 0.15% in both mono and stereo. which is essentially nonexistent, it tempt to rank them in any order of
II CROSSTALK
The receiver easily handled the The FM capture ratio was an out- makes the tuning procedure simpler preference. On the other hand, we can
main amplifier inputs that permit in- 50
20
1',111I-
W:1M111111112r111111
50 100 200 500 one -hour preconditioning period at standing 0.9 dB, and the AM rejection than it would otherwise have been. say with assurance that we have never
dependent operation of the two re- FREQUENCY
IK 2K 5K 10K 20K
IN Hz
one -third power before the distortion was far above average at 70 dB. Simi- The dial calibrations were very ac- used a stereo receiver whose perfor-
ceiver sections or insertion of acces-
and power measurements were made. larly impressive measurements were curate and easy to read against the mance surpasses that of the Model
sories (active equalizer, active cross- Laboratory Measurements. The Even more remarkable, it was acci- obtained for image rejection (79 dB) hair line on the movable illuminated CR -800 in any significant respect.
over system, etc.) The inputs are nor- measured performance of our test re- dentally subjected to 30 minutes of se- and alternate -channel selectivity (88 plastic indicator. The tuning meter Other receivers might be more power-
mally joined to the outputs in pairs by ceiver speaks for itself. In virtually vere overloading, driven into hard dB). The 19 -kHz pilot carrier leakage gives a useful indication of relative ful or have some features lacking in
an adjacent slide switch. The speaker every respect, the receiver far sur- clipping on both channels, without into the audio ouputs was unmeasur- signal strength, from levels too weak this one, but none can outrank it in
outputs are insulated spring clips. An passed its published ratings!
IF OUT jack is presumably intended for
suffering any damage. able, being more than 85 dB below the to operate the muting system to the sheer performance and attention to
With both channels driven into The RIAA phono equalization was 100% modulated program level. highest that will ever be encountered. the small details of human engineer-
use with a 4- channel FM adapter. In 8 -ohm loads at 1000 Hz, the audio out- accurate to within ±0.5 dB from 30 to The stereo FM frequency response All the controls operate smoothly and ing that make it such a satisfactory
spite of its nomenclature, it is appar- puts clipped at 61 watts /channel. Into 20,000 Hz. It was affected by cartridge was literally ruler -flat, with a variation with positive action, and a total lack of product.
ently a detected composite stereo 4- and 16 -ohm loads, clipping oc- inductance to about the same extent of less than ±0.3 dB from 30 to 15,000 unwanted electrical transients must
signal without deemphasis. curred at 79 and 41 watts /channel, re- as most good amplifiers and receivers, Hz. This is especially noteworthy in be experienced to be appreciated. CIRCLE NO. 67 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD
There are antenna inputs for 300 - spectively. The THD at 1000 Hz was with a reduction of output at 15,000 Hz
and 75 -ohm FM antennas and a wire

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below the noise level up to several of 1 to 2 dB, depending on the specific
AM antenna, plus a pivoted ferrite rod
watts output. It measured less than

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REFERENCE POWER (45W) .1
.
MM.:I.1=p
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1.0
cartridge used.

YAMAHA CR -800 1
ELECTRA BEARCAT 101 "DIGITAL" SCANNING MONITOR
Vhf--uhf scanner programs 6000 frequencies without plug -in crystals.
provides scanning of 16 frequencies
in the 30 -to -50 -Mhz low -vhf, 148 -to-
174 -MHz high -vhf, 416 -to- 450 -Mhz
0.5
--_--LOW POWER R(-3EB1
DA.) 111
0.5 I /C HI TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
III uhf, and 470 -to- 512 -MHz T uhf Pub-

...
60/7000 Hz 14.11 IR DISTORT ON

_:
z
2 0,2
lic Safety bands. Included in the cov-
0.2
H-
erage is the 146 -to- 148 -MHz seg-
ó
. 11 .....
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-MEE
w ó
OA
1.....,
IOI
s pl F 0.1
1.....1
11111 on --
band.
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lisi ó
louul Any 16 out of more than 15,000 pos-
2
.05
....III
\O1111
MOM1
Minn sible frequencies in these bands can
_
W
.02 111111'- üif 111111!
1.:A%
.02 IIIÌimmlll/-em11111
11111111.1111111RSIIIIIII/.1111
be set up in any order or band combi-
nations or be changed by the user
...-..-... í1111111!Ciiiii`IIIII
U á
simply by programming them from the
111111 IIIII-.:.-ai=liaí1111?1 M:C::..^G------+---
0:

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W

=...i.
0, .01
0 _
C front panel.
.005 ti;i HP 005 In operation, the appropriate r -f cir-
I _ fill THE Bearcat 101 from Electra in modern technology, including a cuits for each band are automatically
1 H
002 002 offers something new in the way computer -type digital frequency - switched in and tuned for each fre-
0.2
quency. This ensures peak perfor-
20 0.1
50 00 0 5
200 500 /kHz.
FREQUENCY IN Hz (CYCLES PER SECOND)
2kHx 5kHx 10 Hz 20
kH
2

CONTINUOUS AND EQUIVALENT

5 10 20 50 ,00
of a scanning FM monitor receiver. synthesis system that eliminates the
SINE -WAVE POWER OUTPUT PER CHANNEL IN
WATTS Highly advanced, it contains the latest need for plug -in crystals. The receiver mance over the entire range of each
78
POPULAR ELECTRONICS NOVEMBER 1975 79
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Introducing three voltages +5, +12 and -10. The
power supply supports the basic JOLT
CPU card, plus 4,096 bytes of RAM and
I/O. The only two words for the price are
"dirt cheap." It is available for delivery
The JOLT Universal card is completely
nude. It's a blank you can use any way
you wish, for control panels, T.V. inter-
faces, keyboards, LED's, or any other in- THE JOLT PLAIN ENGLISH WARRANTY

...the world's
terface logic, because the card's holes All components in the JOLT° family are
immediately with a single unit kit price of are drilled to accept 14, 16, 24, or 40 pin new and fully tested prior to shipment. Kit
$145 ($190 assembled). sockets and has the same form factor as components are fully warranted during the

lowest cost
101
the other JOLT cards. The single unit first 60 days of ownership. Assembled
parts are fully warranted during the first 6
price is just $25.
months of ownership. If your properly as-

computer system If you think you need extra cables, wires

and the like, choose a Super Value
JOLTS Accessory Bag. A $55 Value for
sembled kit does not work, just ship your
order back to Microcomputer Associates
Inc. and we'll repair, replace, or refund
your money.
just $40.
JOLT is the new, fully- tested microcomputer with the exclusive on -board DEMONH debug
Accessory Bag includes 25
monitor. You can build it, plug it in and talk to it in three hours or less for a price of just $249! ... The JOLT
separate parts, enough hardware to con-
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We told you JOLT was the world's lowest priced computer system. These prices prove it.
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And that's only a part of it. JOLT KITS JOLT' ASSEMBLED PRICES
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Besides the JOLT CPU
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MOS Technology
the 6502 from
the basic JOLT
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1 The JOLT family also includes a power
have to use to believe. First, it self- adapts board decoding. It is also available now.* supply card, which operates at any of
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POPULAR ELECTRONICS NOVEMBER 1975 81
PP,

band (there are no restrictions as to

the band -coverage limits). Each
channel can also be set up for auto-
matically providing a one -second re-
scan delay or no delay at all at a par-
ticular channel.
MOSFET's in the r -f and mixer stages
for the vhf bands. Uhf-band operation
is optimized by a separate r -f and
mixer system that uses bipolartransis-
tors. IC's are used in the -f, detector,
i

and a -f (including the output) stages.

unless channel frequencies are to be
changed.

User Comment. The receiver

tially programmed
is ini-
at the factory for 16
national frequencies. Reprogram-
door location from signals originating
40 or so miles away.
The output power from the audio
section measured 2.5 watts into 8
ohms, with 3% distortion from a
1000 -Hz sine-wave signal. At 3 watts
output, the distortion rose to 10 %, and
the waveform exhibited slight clip-
ping. Audio intelligibility from the
front -facing speaker was good to ex-
cellent.
CIRCLE NO. 68 ON FREE INFORMATION CARO
112
Among the customary features to be Each band to which the receiver can ming from a choice of 6000 other as-
found are LED channel indicators, be tuned has its own separate r-f cir- signed Public Safety frequencies is
manual /automatic scanning, channel - cuit. The circuits are automatically easily accomplished by referring to LECTROTECH MODEL BG -10 COLOR GENERATOR
disable switches, adjustable squelch, selected according to the frequency the manual provided with the receiver. Battery - powered, miniature generator for field servicing.
volume control, front -facing speaker, for which the working channel is set. Tables in the manual indicate the re- FIELD- SERVICE test equipment There isn't even a power switch per
telescoping whip antenna, jacks for Tuning to each frequency is accom- quired operations for each frequency. has come a long way in less than se. To apply power, a mechanical lock-
external antenna and speaker, and plished by variable- capacitance The reprogramming procedure is as five years. Test gear that once had to ing mechanism at one end of the
terminals for connecting an acces- diodes that are controlled by the pro- follows: You push a READY switch, set be left back at the shop because of its generator's case must be squeezed,
sory. A kit consisting of a power con- grammed information set up for each all channel switches to their down bulk and weight can now be conve- while the bottom of the case is being
verter and mounting hardware is av- channel. Hence, the sensitivity /gain positions, and operate the MANUAL niently carried to a field job. A case in slid out, at which time power automat-
ailable for mobile installations. Oper-
ated from a 117 -volt ac line, the re-
characteristics are uniform over the
entire range for which the receiver can,
switch to step the LED indicators
to the channel number to be pro-
point is the color bar /dot generator
used in color TV receiver servicing.
ically comes on. (A plastic "cam" on T348 ave n0
the upper half of the case passes over
ceiver draws 30 watts of power. be set.
The receiver measures 9 "W x 71/4"D
x 35/8 "H (23 x 18 x 9 cm) and weighs
Our measurements, conducted with
50 ohms across the antenna input
grammed. Then, you push up certain
channel switches as indicated in the
tables for the desired frequency. (The
Older generators were large and
heavy and tied to the ac line. Lugging
a leaf switch when the case is opened,
closing the contacts. When the case is Instruments,
them along on a call was like lugging shut, the cam disengages and opens
61/4 pounds (3.8 kg). Suggested retail
price is $349.95
terminals, indicated 20 dB of quieting
with a 0.35- to- 0.4 -µV input signal and
one -second rescan delay for any par-
ticular channel can also be pro-
around an extra tube caddy. Fortu-
nately, that situation has changed for
the contacts.) When power is on, a
LED on the control panel comes on.
Burglar Ala
a usable sensitivity of about 0.25 µV grammed at this time.) Following this, the better. The locking mechanism prevents the
Technical Details.
employs
The receiver
single- conversion design,
a
on the lower bands. The sensitivity
dropped off somewhat on the uhf
you momentarily depress an ENTER
momentary- contact switch. Then, by
Lectrotech, Inc., is currently market-
ing a Model BG -10 color generator
case from accidentally opening and
running down the batteries, while a
Automotive
to a 10.8 -MHz -f. Selectivity is pro- bands. pressing the READY switch to its up that should make every color TV ser- mechanical stop prevents the bottom
Hobby
i

vided by a six -pole monolithic crystal The maximum extension of the tele- position, and placing the channel viceman jump for joy. Measuring a half of the case from sliding all the way
filter. High sensitivity, low noise, and scopic whip antenna was 221/2" (57.2 switches up for only those channels compact 5T "L x 3 "W x 11/4 "D(14 x 7.6 out.
good signal -handling capabilities are
obtained by use of dual -gate
cm). This is quite short for the
30 -to -50 -MHz band. However, the effi-
you want toscan, the receiver is pro-
grammed to selectively scan.
x 3.2 cm), it is hardly larger than many
portable calculators. In fact, it comes
The test leads for the generator are
permanently built in. They neatly fold
Electronics!
ciency is raised by an antenna -loading Manual or automatic scanning is in a zipper -type soft vinyl carrying away to fit into a small well in the
inductor that is automatically The more you know about
selected and controlled by a separate case that resembles many calculator instrument's case. Since it is neces-
THE DYNAMIC buoI switched in when this range is used. lever switch. With manual scanning,
any one channel can be kept open
cases.
The color generator is completely
sary to open the case to get at the test
leads, power comes on automatically
electronics, the more you'll
appreciate EICO. We have a wide
Frequency Synthesizer. Custom - until scanning is resumed. There is no independent of ac line operation, and the instrument is ready to use. range of products for you to
designed MOS and TTL IC's are used priority channel. using only a pair of 9-volt batteries. The r -f oscillator in the instrument is
for scanning at a rate of about 20 choose from, each designed to
The two -meter Amateur frequencies The generator's circuit employs low - factory tuned to TV Channel 4. It can,
channels per second for the are listed in the manual's tables in
provide you with the most
current -drain CMOS digital IC tech- however, be adjusted with a hex tun-
frequency- synthesis system. The multiples of 10 kHz. However, the nology to yield the maximum battery ing wand to provide an r -f output on pleasure and quality performance
synthesizer employs the method in receiver's selectivity was broad life possible. either TV Channel 3 or 5 if preferred. for your money. The fact that
which a standard reference signal is enough to allow reception of local re- The retail price of the generator is Access to the tuning slug is provided more than 3 million EICO products
derived from a crystal -controlled mas- peaters operating at odd multiples of 5 $89.50 through two holes in the side of the
ter oscillator or clock. The local oscil- are in use attests to their quality
kHz with the scanner set to the nearest case that line up when the instrument
lator signal at the receiver's mixer is 10 kHz multiple. Technical Details. The color and performance.
is on.
obtained from a voltage -controlled Our measured selectivity indicated generator is extremely simple to oper-
oscillator (vco). a 10 -kHz adjacent-channel rejection ate. There are only three switches that User Comment. This miniature "Build -it- Yourself" and save
A vco comparison signal, obtained of approximately 40 dB. Operationally, need concern the user. One two - color generator can do virtually every- up to 50% with our famous
via a programmable counter -type di- with the 148 -to- 174 -MHz assigned position switch selects the row in thing the full -sized instruments can
vider system, is compared against the do. The major advantage to the ser- electronic kits.
Pll tlb .1f mi
NOME
W1M
standard reference in a phase dis-
criminator. Any discrepancy detected
creates an error voltage that shifts the
channels at 15 -kHz multiples,
adjacent -channel interference from
our local police transmitter (located
which a desired pattern is located,
while a three -position switch is used
to zero in on the desired pattern. The
viceman is not so much that it per-
forms like an "in- shop" color gen- For latest EICO Catalog on Test
$3q5 some 21/2 blocks away) produced only front cover is silk- screened with the erator of five years ago, but that it is Instruments, Automotive and Hobby
vco frequency to the point where a slight buzzing with low -level audio six patterns available, which are keyed small enough to be tucked into a tube Electronics, Eicocraft Project kits,
If you're into electronic music, PAIA's Pygmy Portable
Amp and Gnome Micro -Synthesizer are a pair that's hard these two signals are locked in phase distortion. It was apparent that no sig- to the swtiches with heavy black lines. caddy without taking up vital space for Burglar -Fire Alarm Systems and name
to beat. And now we offer them together, as a package, with each other. This results in the nificant problems should be expected The patterns available include: single other supplies and tools. of nearest EICO Distributor, check reader
at a price that can't be beat
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$84.50 plus 10 lbs shipping
proper vco frequency according to the
catalog #3741. in this regard. dot, three color bars, single We used it on a number of service service card or send 500 for fast first
DEMO LINE -Use Ma Bell's low night rates to
division ratio programmed for the de- Best signal efficiency is obtained vertical /horizontal lines, full- screen calls and can honestly report that it class mail service.
get a one
minute demo of PAIA Synthesizers. Our recording
equip-
sired channel. from the use of an external outdoor dots, full- screen crosshatch, and 10 was a great convenience in terms of
ment also takes catalog requests, charge
orders, etc. The logic for the switch positions is EICO -283 Malta Street,
(405) 843-7396. antenna, such as a dipole or ground color bars. getting it to the job and its perfor-
programmed through a special "non- Brooklyn, N.Y. 11207
-- FREE CATALOG- - plane designed for the particular fre- The third switch is labelled COLOR mance on the job. The fact that this is a
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The Computer System You Have Been Waiting For
By Lou Garner

CALCULATOR CHIPS FOR OTHER CIRCUITS A BENCHMARK SYSTEM -Using the MOTOROLA M6800 benchmark microprocessor family.
UBIQUITOUS, innocuous and relatively inexpensive, Suitable for either pc or perf board assembly, the
calculator IC's (popularly called "chips" by engi- counter circuit requires only a type MM5736 calculator IC,
neers) are suitable only for the assembly of pocket and a type DM75492 digit driver, a type NSA1166 six -digit LED
desk calculators. Right? display, three spst switches, and a 6.5- to -9.5 -volt dc power
Wrong! More and more circuit designers are using these source, such as a standard 9 -volt transistor battery. Capa-
devices in noncalculator applications and, unlikely as it ble of handling counts of up to 999,999, the circuit's aver-
may seem, one day they may be used almost as extensively age maximum counting rate is approximately 60 Hz, but
in other type of equipment as they are in calculators today. the actual maximum rate may range from as low as 40 Hz to
Some calculator chips have such powerful capabilities, in as high as 150 Hz due to IC chip tolerances. It can be EFI
fact, that a number of original equipment manufacturers actuated by a pushbutton, mat, or reed switch, by magnetic SW 6800 9.7:1411,;;

are considering their use in specialized instrument and relays, by a microswitch, or by any of a number of contact
control systems in place of minicomputer subsystems and arrangements. Therefore, it is suitable for a wide variety of
expensive microprocessors. One industry executive has practical applications. Depending on the type of count Southwest Technical Products is proud to introduce the M6800 computer system. This system is based upon the
predicted that by 1977 not less than 20% of the total cal- control switch (S3), the counter can be used, typically, for Motorola MC6800 microprocessor unit (MPU) and it's matching family of support devices. The 6800 system was chosen
culator chips manufactured will be used in commercial inventory control, production line counting, recording for our computer because this set of parts is currently in our opinion the "Benchmark Family" for microprocessor
equipment and systems rather than in conventional cal- game scores, or for counting the number of customers systems. It makes it possible for us to provide you with a computer system having outstanding versitility and ease of use.
culators. entering or leaving a store or business office.
Calculator chips can be used to assemble computers; The counting function is achieved simply by using the In addition to the outstanding hardware system, the Motorola 6800 has without question the most complete set of
specialized types of watches and clocks; laboratory, indus- calculator chip to add "1" repeatedly. This is accom- documentation yet made available for a microprocessor system. The 714 page Applications Manual for example con-
trial and service test equipment; medical instruments; plished by interconnecting the chip's terminals (K3 and D4)
tains material on programming techniques, system organization, input /output techniques, and more. Also available is the
process monitors; communications equipment; surveil- which initiate the "addition" step through an external
Programmers Manual which details the various types of software available for the system and provides instructions for
lance and security systems; and automotive, appliance COUNT switch, S3. In practice, the operator first clears the
the programming and use of the unique interface system that is part of the 6800 design. The M6800 system minimizes
and industrial controls. Under development and circuit by depressing CLEAR switch S1, then enters "1" into
the count by closing the START switch, S2. From this point, the number of required components and support parts, provides extremely simple interfacing to external devices and
scheduled for early release (if not on the market by the time
each closure of the COUNT switch causes "1" to be added to has outstanding documentation.
this appears in print) is a miniature combination calculator
wristwatch. the total count up to the display's maximum capability.
Typical of one class of noncalculator applications, an By definition, a computer is a device or system capable Our kit combines the MC6800 processor with the MIKBUG® read -only memory (ROM). This ROM contains the pro-
easily duplicated counter circuit featuring a calculator IC is of solving problems by accepting and retaining data, per- gram necessary to automatically place not only a loader, but also a mini -operating system into the computers memory.
given in Fig. 1. Abstracted from Calculator Chip Makes A forming prescribed operations on that data, and supplying This makes the computer very convenient to use because it is ready for you to enter data from the terminal keyboard
Counter (application note AN -112) published by the Na- and /or storing the results of those operations. If the capa- the minute power is turned "ON ". Our kit also provides a serial control interface to connect a terminal to the system.
tional Semiconductor Corporation (2900 Semiconductor bility of accepting and retaining a planned program of This is not an extra cost option as in some inexpensive computers. The system is controlled from any ASCII coded
Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051), this is the simplest of seven operations is added to a calculator chip, then, in effect, the terminal that you may wish to use. Our CT -1024 video terminal is a good choice. The control interface will also work
circuits featured in the 6 -page publication. The other cir- calculator /programmer combination becomes a basic with any 20 Ma. Teletype using ASCII code, such as the ASR -33, or KSR -33. The main memory in our basic kit con-
cuits include a higher speed counter, an "up-down" computer.
sists of 2,048 words (BYTES) of static memory. This eliminates the need for refresh interrupts and allows the system to
counter and a combination counter /calculator. Not too long ago, a programmable calculator required
operate at full speed at all times. Our basic kit is supplied with processor system, which includes the MIKBUG ROM, a
128 word static scratch pad RAM, and clock oscillator bit rate divider; main memory board with 2,048 words, a serial
control interface, power supply, cabinet with cover and complete assembly and operation instructions which include
test programs and the Motorola Programmers Manual.
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 several LSI chips to provide the necessary calculation,
memory and programming functions, keyboard de-
bounce circuits to prevent false entries, separate segment
and digit drivers for the display, a multidigit display, power
supply regulation circuits and, of course, a suitable
keyboard. As a result, commercial programmable cal-
culators cost as much as several hundred dollars each.
Several months ago, the National Semiconductor Cor-
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poration made it possible for equipment manufacturers to

design moderately priced programmable calculators when
it introduced a series of four special- function single -chip
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DESIGD keyboard, a dc power source, and afewsmall components. 8 -bus distribution system High -performance A P Super -
AND plus universal .1" by .1" matrix Strip component matrices consist
BREADBOARDING
National's five new IC's include the MM5760 slide -rule of solderless, plug -in tie points of 128 terminals of 5 tie points
circuit, the MM5762 business and financial calculator, the all in one integral device. each. The 8 buses of 5 connect-
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Send for your free copy of Circuit Design's MM5763 statistical calculator, the MM5764 international Accepts all DIP's and discretes ed 5- tie -point terminals are for
new 1975 catalog. In it, you'll find lots of new pulse signals from a logic "clock" circuit or relaxation with leads up to .032" dia. voltage, ground, reset and clock
ideas in solderless breadboarding aids and conversion calculator, and the MM5765 calculator pro- lines, shift command, etc. New,
instrumentation (in kit form or assembled), grammer. All four calculator chips provide standard arith- oscillator. Both circuits utilize readily available 7400 series Interconnect with any solid wire non -shorting, instant -mount
as well as a host of hard to find compo- up to No. 20 A.W.G. backing and quick- removal
nents. If you are involved in any aspect of metical functions. In addition, the MM5760 offers a com- digital logic IC's and both are designed for operation on screws are supplied... use several
electronics, you can't do without it. plete set of log and trig functions, while the MM5762 pro- standard 5 -volt negative -ground dc sources. ORDER BY PART NUMBER Super- Strips to create large -scale
For your free copy, write to: 923252 $17.00 breadboards on panels up to
vides a single -key computation of present and future value As shown in Fig. 2, a 7473 dual J -K flip -flop, ICi and 7403
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nally, the. MM5765 programmer circuit, used in conjunc- The sequence starts with pins 8 and 13 of binary counter
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tional programs of up to 102 steps.
ICi "high," driving only the top NAND gate on and shunt-
ing R1 to ground. At this point, the output voltage, estab-
THE COMPLETE
COMING UP IN THE DECEMBER All of the circuits in the new series feature automatic
display cutoff to conserve battery power, trailing zero sup-
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330 -ohm resistor and R1, is somewhere between 0 and 4
PORTABLE DVM
pression, power -on clear, and a low battery signal display volts (approximately), depending on Ri's adjustment.
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changes state, with pin 12 (IC1) going "high," pin 13 "low."
Popuhr Electronics Reader's Circuits. Suitable for use in electronic music The top NAND gate is switched off, the second NAND gate
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synthesizers, waveform generators, operational control on, and R2 is connected to ground, changing the output
voltage to a level determined byR2. In a similar fashion, the B EENCCRQ *VAR al.
sequencers, and similar projects, the circuits illustrated in
Figs. 2 and 3 were submitted by reader Frank J. Canova, Jr. next pulse causes both flip -flops to change state, with pins
13 and 9 of ICi high and the third NAND gate switched on,
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The circuit given in Fig. 3 operates in somewhat similar Industry preferred L.E.D.'s offer, de- Most portable DVM's sacrifice an fea-
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drain-short battery life" problem with
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Complete functions and ranges from:
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E.F. Johnson LED -Readout Mobile CB K 0 lo K Standard components are used in both designs. The to be a portable. Cycalac ® case and updates a second, plus auto-polarity,
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recessed controls withstand that field use.
Fluke Frequency Counter II 2 potentiometers are 1500-ohm linear -taper types and can It's protected electrically, too, up to
decimal and overrange indication.

be either conventional knob -controlled units or 2000V DC, for minimum downtime - The DVM32 true portability with
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«Pn a well -regulated 5-volt dc supply, with

additional filtering provided on each
gallium arsenide with an extremely
thin, nearly transparent gold film

FULL-FEATUREAY circuit board to prevent possible

cross -coupling. Frank recommends a
on its surface. Some samples have
demonstrated an efficiency of
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Styled for the CB'er who is budget Neither lead dress nor component vice is potentially adaptable to pro-
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SOUND VAULT
layout are critical but soldering to the
of performance, style and ruggedness for his CB Radio. IC leads should be done with a 30 -watt talline film techniques, with only a
soldering pencil. Beginners may pre- modest reduction in efficiency.
fer to provide sockets for the IC's. Another breakthrough, also with
Either pc or perf -board construction is gallium- arsenide photoelectric de-
satisfactory. vices, has been made by a scientific
The completed circuit(s) can be team at Varian Associates, Palo Alto,
used in any of a variety of applications, CA. Using a concave reflector to con-
depending on the type of equipment centrate the sunlight by a factor of
involved and the frequency of the 1000:1, the Varian Associates group
input drive signal, as well as upon the has achieved an output of 10 watts
adjustment of the individual potenti- from a solar cell measuring only 1 cm
ometers determining the output volt- in diameter. This was made possible,
PACE CB 144 is a fully synthesized 23 channel AM transceiver offering full
legal transmit power. age levels. If used with a music synthe- in part, by gallium arsenide's ability to
Maximum control at your fingertips: Noise blanker switch Automatic noise limiter sizer, for example, the programmed operate at high temperatures and high
switch RF gain control PA control Delta tune illuminated S /RF meter output signal could serve to control current densities beyond the reach of
transmit indicator light Plug -in microphone. Operates on 12V DC ( +) or
(-) ground. vco (voltage controlled oscillator), vcf silicon devices. In addition, the Varian
Suggested retail price $189.95 (voltage controlled filter), or gain cir- units have exhibited efficiencies as
See your distributor today. cuits, or even a combination of these. high as 23%, and Joe Feinstein, vice
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The 10 -step version (Fig. 3) is pre- president of research at the firm, sug-
((p)) PATHCOM INC. PACE TWO-WAY RADIO PRODUCTS ferred for function generator appli- gests that efficiencies as high as 35 to
Available in Canada from Superior Electronics Inc.
24049 S. Frampton Ave., Harbor City, Cal. 90110 cations. Here, the circuit can serve 40% may be possible within a few
Export (all other parts of the world): 2200 Shamus Dr., Westbury, N.Y. 11590. to create virtually any waveform that years.
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voltage levels. As a general (but ford University have been testing a
not inflexible rule) lower frequency new thick -film CMOS transducer cap-
Our new cartridges drive signals are used in sequencer
and music synthesizer applica-
able of converting sound waves di-
rectly into electrical impulses which

will turn your tions, higher frequency signals up

to the kHz and lower MHz range for
can be injected into an animals's au-
ditory nerve system. The new trans-

good record player into waveform generation. An input drive

signal of at least two volts amplitude
ducer performs a function similar to
that of the hair cells in the inner ear.

a great record player. is required for positive operation.

R & D Tidbits. While it may not be the

Current tests are with cats' ears.
Engineers at the Bell Telephone
Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey,
ultimate answer to the nation's energy have designed and built the first
crisis, the semiconductor solar cell is solid -state TV camera that meets the
Perhaps you've tried to track your stylus. It safely tracks your records at resolution requirements for commer-
records at the lowest advertised setting up to 2 grams while maintaining re-
certainly the simplest device currently
available for converting sunlight into cial broadcast use. The experimental
Every UD cassette gives you
for your elliptical stylus. In the hopes sponse to 45,000 Hz, offering great
of optimizing performance and reducing
record wear. But every footstep threat-
stereo separation, and reducing record
wear ... even compared with an ellipti-
electricity. The chief limitations to its camera, measuring only 2.5 x 2.5 x 6 stainless steel guidepins to keep your
widespread use in the past have been inches, was built to demonstrate the
ens to bounce the stylus out of the groove.
And big crescendos are simply fuzzy.
cal stylus at less than a gram. its comparatively high cost and rela- feasibility of high resolution video - recordings secure.
Should you get a better player? No. Put an Audio -Technica Dual Mag- tively low efficiency. However, both of telephone systems. Its small size was
Get a better stylus. net UNIVERSAL cartridge with gen- Tough steel pins form part of the your Ultra Dynamic cassette captures
uine Shibata stylus in your good old these limitations may become less made possible by the use of a solid - the very best sounds (both high and low)
We have a sensible new approach. A record player today. It's a great com- internal security system inside every UD
stylus shape that contacts more of the critical as the result of recent scientific state charge -coupled device (CCD) as your equipment can produce.
bination for better sound today and cassette.
groove wall, to spread tracking force tomorrow, and tomorrow. breakthroughs, and the solar cell the imaging sensor. With an imaging UseMaxell Ultra Dynamic cassettes
over a greater vertical area. The Shibata They make sure your UD tape
might well become a serious chal- area equivalent in size to the scanned and you'll always play it safe.
runs smooth and winds even. (Ordinary
lenger in the energy race. area of a standard one -inch -diameter Maxel Corporation of America,
cassettes have plastic posts that can I

A new type of solar cell promising vacuum tube used in conventional TV Moonachie, New Jersey 07074. Also avail-
wear out and cause wow and flutter.)
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high efficiency at low cost has been
developed by a research team at
cameras, the new CCD has 496 vertical
interlaced scan lines and 475 hori- These steel pins are another reason able in Canada.
maxell,
AT12S AT14Sa AT15Sa NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in zontal picture elements and contains For professional recordings
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Pasadena, California. The new solar a quarter of a million sensing ele- at home.
audio technica®
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 Measuring 16 x 20 mm, the image sen- line drivers, types MM88C29 and process -intelligibility-is dependent

orsumeast sor is the largest single chip device MM88C30, can operate on 3 to 15

Ch
on the average power output of the
ever made. volts, provide a noise immunity of (typ- transmitter. Typically, human speech

040
Finally, in fulfillment of another of ically) 45% of the power supply, have
that is fully modulating the carrier on
the predictions made in last January's an on resistance of only 20 ohms, and
column, the LEAA (Federal Law
Enforcement Assistance Administra-
tion) has contracted for the develop-
are capable of sourcing 80 mA (typ.).
Both devices are offered in 14 -pin
Epoxy -B or ceramic DIP's. The
CB Scene voice peaks will only produce 30% of
the peak power most of the time. Thus,
the ratio of the average power to the
peak power is about 1 to 3. What we
ment of a personal fitness monitor MM88C30 is a dual differential line
end up with is a carrier that loafs
-essentially a wristwatch -sized driver that also performs the dual along, carrying much less intelligence
solid -state instrument that will in- four -input AND or the dual four-input By Len Buckwalter, K1ODH
than it actually could.
stantly tell its wearer his pulse rate, NAND function. SPEECH PROCESSING
If we could find a way of increasing
temperature, blood pressure, and An all- electronic solid -state tuning
this average/peak ratio, our signal
other critical information, with a built - system designed primarily for TV sets
would become a lot more readable.
in alarm to warn the user if his bodily has been developed by the General IF YOU make the rounds at a CB cof- signal generated by a microphone.
signs have reached adangerous level. Instrument Corp. (New York, NY). fee break or jamboree, chances are Observe that the signal shown in Fig. MIC
CARRIER

PREAMP

Device /Product News.

Dubbed Omega, the new tuner fea- you'll hear conversations about 1A is sharp, intermittent and non - MIC
In addition tures an MNOS nonvolatile memory, a
TO
"speech processing" and how it can repetitive. Moreover, there is a large POWER
AMPLIFIER
to its new calculator and programmer
CMOS D/A converter, and ion - improve communication intelligibility. difference between the average and
chips, discussed earlier, the National implanted logic. It is approximately Let's examine what it is and what it can peak values of the waveform. This is
Semiconductor Corporation has re- one quarter the size of corresponding do for you. also true of the complex signal we get
cently introduced a number of other electromechanical tuners. In opera- when the signal modulates an r -f car-
devices which should be of interest to tion, a metal- nitride -oxide semi- Voice Signals. Speech processing rier (Fig. 1B). (Al
serious experimenters, students, en- conductor (MNOS) memory digitally changes the characteristics of a voice The desired result of the whole
gineers, and hobbyists, including a BALANCED
stores all the tuning information MIC
PREAMP MODULATOR
new display driver, a 12 -bit successive
needed for each TV channel, retaining
approximation register, and a new the memory for up to 10 years, even
Mini- ScanTM pair of line drivers. with power removed. When the
Combining the best features of both operator selects a station, information Fig. 1. At (A) is a
is the pocket CMOS and bipolar technologies, typical voice signal.
in the MNOS memory for that channel
scanner that National's new display driver, the is coupled to a 14 -bit CMOS D/A con- AVERAGE VALUE
1 Voice peaks are high,
PEAK VALUE
works a weal CD4511, incorporates a BCD de- verter, developing a corresponding
but average level DRIVER CONTROL
SIGNAL

coder /driver and an integral latch o /'speech is low.

on just 4 analog voltage, which can then be ap- At (B) the signal FEEDBACK
on a single chip. The decoding func- plied to a Varactor diode to tune in the NETWORK
penlight cells. modulates a carrier
tions and the latch are made with a selected station. and the result has (B)
CMOS process, which insures very Two new npn power transistors,
(A)
strong peaks but
A breakthrough low input current and power require- types 2N6465 and 2N6466, have been a low average Fig. d. Two methods of
we call "mini- ments. The output drivers, on the modulation level. compression: audio and r-f.
announced by RCA's Solid State Divi-
miser circuitry" other hand, are constructed with a sion (Box 3200, Somerville, NJ 08876).
makes it possible bipolar process, permitting the The new devices are complements of One simple way to do this is to crank
... and it's CD4511 to source segment currents of pnp types 2N6467 and 2N6468, re- up the audio gain control. The result-
actually 21/2 to 5 times more up to 25 mA. Logically, the device pro- ing signal is shown in Fig. 2. Although
spectively, and, as such, are useful
efficient than any other pocket vides the functions of a 4 -bit storage in complementary- symmetry circuits the average value is a lot closer to the
scanner we tested!* Just 4 alkaline latch, a BCD -to -seven segment de- for audio -frequency linear amplifier peak, the tops of the waveform are
coder, and seven high- current output
penlight cells power it for a full
week, 8 hours a day, on a tough
50 -50 duty cycle (50% full volume,
drivers. Lamp test, blanking, and
latch- enable inputs are provided for
display testing, turning -off or bright-
applications, as well as in linear
modulators, servo amplifiers, and
operational amplifiers. The 2N6465
----
AV E RAIVA LU E PEAK VALUE
clipped off because the transmitter
can't deliver the additional power re-
quired. Also, the carrier is interrupted
on negative voice peaks. These result
50% squelched). And its perform- is a 100 -volt, 40 -watt device with a dc
ance is bred from our experience in ness modulation, and storing the BCD beta of 15 -150 measured at 1.5 A col- in "splatter" onto other channels and
public safety two -way radio ... so it code, respectively. lector current, while the 2N6466 offers (B) poor intelligibility on the desired one.
also gives you the crispest, clearest Designated type MM74C905, the same dissipation rating and beta More modulation means a better
messages possible. Just $119.95 National's new CMOS 12 -bit succes- range, but at 120 volts. Both types signal," is only true when talking
with built -in ferrite antenna sive approximation register contains normally are supplied in hermetic about modulation percentages up to
(batteries, crystals and optional all of the digital control and storage the optimum of 100 %. Trying to load
JEDEC type TO -66 packages.
necessary for building a 12 -bit A/D more information onto the carrier than
flexible antenna extra.) Fig. 2. In over-
(analog -to- digital) converter. De- it can handle causes interference to
*Test results gladly supplied signed for operation over a supply Correction. In our September col- modulated signal, other CB signals, TV receivers, etc.
on request. range of from 3 to 15 volts, the device umn, we erroneously listed a 416 -page »like gain increases Also, it's illegal!
average level of
has a guaranteed noise margin of 1.0 Data -book from Unitrode as being free Speech processing, however, can
signal but pears
volt. Provision is made for register ex-
Johnson pansion or truncation, and the circuit
for the asking to anyone who wishes to
obtain a copy. This book is available
AVERAGE VALUE PEAK VALUE
have been clipped.
increase the average power of the
modulated signal without generating

. .
MINI-SCAN
the professional pocket scanner
TM
can function in either start /stop or
continuous conversion modes,
selectable by the user.
only to Unitrode's customer list as
recommended by the company's
Sales and Representative Staffs. We
-! L
a clipped and interrupted wave. There
are four basic types that we'll con-
sider: audio compression, audio clip-
E. F. JOHNSON CO., WASECA, MINNESOTA 56093 Manufactured using both CMOS sincerely regret any inconvenience ping, r -f compression, and r -f clipping.
IN CANADA: A. C. SIMMONDS & SONS, LTD.
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 and could cause problems. The AUDIO
AMP then boosts the signal, and its Fig. 6. A clipped and
Fig. 4. In compressed output drives the AUDIO CLIPPER. shaped waveform.
modulated waveform, Average modulation
If we compare the output from this
average signal level levels are higher,
is high but peaks stage with Fig. 2, we would see almost but filtering
1 are compressed to the same waveform. This occurs be- eliminates splatter.
AVERAGE VALUE PEAK VALUE
avoid clipping. cause in most systems the clipper is AVERAGE VALUE PEAK VALUE

really an amplifier running wide open.

So the signal peaks get clipped off
since they're too strong to be repro-
duced by the amplifier. But wait a
minute -didn't the clipping action of
Fig. 2 also imply splatter, harmonic
radiation, etc.? Yes, but in this case we
smooth the waveform by filtering out '
.
y:i``:````i` :: .
:r:v{'4 Y,;{:;y y.':y:: r {4::y. :r.}::;
.
. {.}r:
entways. Predictably, each has advan- to control the PREAMP gain while the the audio highs, and then follow up signals are generated. But which sys- "stiff," since the average power de-
.
. fi... .
.
.:
tages, disadvantages, and a varying strong (or weak) signal is still going the clipper with another Low PASS tem is best to use, in terms of ease of mand will be a lot higher. This means
degree of effectiveness. through it. FILTER. This rounds off the clipped construction and /or installation, and that larger filter capacitors, higher -
A weak signal into the MIC PREAMP corners of the signal, making it much degree of effectiveness? current rectifiers and voltage reg-
Compression. One way of increas- will generate a small control voltage, more tolerable. Finally, an AUDIO AMP In general, audio systems are easier ulators must be used. Some compact
ing the average degree of modulation providing lots of amplification. Ac- makes up for filter loss, and drives the to use, because they work with the ex- chassis may require a cooling fan to
is to use a "flexible" amplifier. That is, cordingly, the average level of the modulator as in a conventional sys- isting transmitter circuitry. We can move more air around heat - Your ears are burning with amplified noise.
one with a lot of gain for weak signals, modulating waveform will be in- tem. The output of the AUDIO AMP is build an audio compressor or clipper generating components. And, of Even though your system is delivering
shown in Fig. 6. The average value is sound accurately, it's also doing an efficient
but very little for strong ones. These creased; and, consequently, the car- in a small box, plug the mike into it and course, inboard clippers will necessi- job of pumping out noise ... accurately.
circuits have been around for a long rier will be more fully modulated most close to the peak value, and signal run a cable from the processor output tate the use of stringent filtering and Ideally, music should be recreated against a
time, and often assume the alias "au- of the time (Fig. 4). peaks are smoothed out. to the mike jack on the transceiver. shielding techniques. dead silent background. The Phase Linear
1000 accomplishes just that with two unique
tomatic gain control" or simply agc. A similar compression system oper- Clipping can also be accomplished Audio compressors are simpler to All this adds to the cost of producing systems: The Auto Correlator Noise
There are two methods of compres- ates on the modulated waveform, as in the r -f portion of a transmitter. Fig- build than clippers, since they don't a CB rig. Is it worth it? From on- the -air Reduction and the Dynamic Range
sion: audio and r -f, as shown in Fig. 3. shown in Fig. 3B. The r -f compressor ure 5B shows the processing chain in Recovery Systems.
require filtering stages. R -f systems, listening experience, speech com-
An audio compression system (Fig. (in this case, installed in an SSB trans- a typical SSB transmitter. The MIC on the other hand, have to be inserted pressors can do an impressive job of *rangeimproves
It the overall effective dynamic
signal /noise ratio
and 17.5 dB in any
3A) works on the signal that comes ceiver) controls the gain of the r -f am- PREAMP boosts the modulating signal at a point within the r -f circuitry of the boosting signal readability. An 8 -dB stereo system with any stereo source.
straight from the microphone. This
signal is amplified by the MIC PREAMP,
plifiers by sampling a portion of the
POWER AMP'S output. The FEEDBACK
from the microphone. An audio
Low PASS FILTER eliminates highs, and
transceiver, thus requiring some (6.3 times) signal boost can make that
marginal contact a solid one!
*noise Auto
The Correlator reduces
dB without
hiss and
"surgery." In general, r -f clippers are 10 the loss of high
and in turn by the AUDIO AMP. As the the filtered waveform is boosted again frequencies without pre- encoding.
and
amplified version appears at the out-
NETWORK converts the r -f sample into a
dc control voltage, which determines by an AUDIO AMP. Then, the audio
more complex and expensive than
compressors, because of the strict fil- Intelligibility. But copying a mes- *restores Dynamic
The Range Recovery System
7.5 dB of dynamic range without
put of the AUDIO AMP, a small portion the gain of the R -F PREAMP. The same signal is combined with a carrier by tering requirements. sage easily is not just a question of pumping and swishing.
gets routed into the FEEDBACK type of compression action occurs as the BALANCED MODULATOR, and a dou-
ble sideband, suppressed carrier
But in terms of what the CB'er wants signal levels. How clean the received *frequency noises,
removes
Plus, it rumble and low
hum,
without the loss of low
NETWORK. In this stage, the sampled in the audio system. The output signal most, increased "talk power," r -f sys- signal is can be just as important. If we frequency music.
signal is rectified and filtered
into a dc
control voltage, which in turn deter-
would look like the one in Fig. 4. signal appears at the output. Since we
need only one sideband, the FILTER
tems are superior to audio ones. For a
given amount of speech processing,
compare the original modulating
signal (Fig. 1A) to the unprocessed,
* WARRANTY: years, parts labor
3 and
Even the finest stereo systems are limited in
mines the gain of the MIC PREAMP. Clipping. Another approach to eliminates the undesired one (upper say 20 dB, r -f clipping will increase the modulated carrier (Fig. 1B), we can performance by the quality and nature of the
When a strong signal appears at the speech processing is clipping, which or lower, depending on our prefer- signal -to -noise ratio at the receiver by see that the envelope of the waveform recording. With the Phase Linear 1000,
AUDIO AMP output, a high dc level ap- is performed on either audio or r -f ence). 8 dB (over one S unit). Audio clipping is a good replica of the voice signal.
these limitations are overcome. Added to
Now we have a single sideband any receiver or preamplifier, it gives you the
pears at the CONTROL SIGNAL input of signals. In an audio clipper (Fig. 5A), will improve the S/N by about 5 dB, or The processed signals (Figs. 4 and 6) most significant improvement in sound
the MIC PREAMP, cutting down its the mike output is amplified by the MIC signal, albeit a weak one. The R -F just under one S unit. Audio and r -f contain envelopes which are distor- reproduction for the money ... more than
gain. PREAMP, and filtered by the low-pass PREAMP gives it a shot in the arm, and compression will both give an S/N any other single piece of equipment you
tions of the original. Inevitably, any could add to your system. Ask your dealer
Sounds like a dog chasing its tail, filter. Any audio frequencies above an R -F CLIPPER amplifies the signal so about one dB better than an unpro- speech processing introduces a cer- for an audition. The silence is deafening.
doesn't it? In this case, however, the 3000 Hz are shunted to ground, since much that the tops get closed. As we cessed signal. tain amount of distortion. In most
FEEDBACK NETWORK WOrkS fast enough they don't carry useful information mentioned before, the sharp corners cases though, you'll find that the pro-
of a clipped waveform contain many Transmitter Requirements. In cessed version is still quite recog-
LOW PASS
harmonics, SO an r -f LOW PASS FILTER order to get the most out of a speech nizable -and more intelligible-than
FILTER shunts the offending components to processor, the transmitter must be de- the original.
MIC
MIC
AUDIO Fig. 5. At (A) audio ground, and smooths out the signal. signed along certain guidelines. Most Most speech processors available
-
PREAMP
AMP
clipper shapes voice Finally, an R -F DRIVER adds signal gain
waveform before important of these concerns the type to CB'ers are audio compressors
Tom-- - HLOW PASS to drive the power amp. The resulting of tubes or transistors used in the whether they are built -in, add -on ac-
MODULATOR FILTER modulation. R-f
clipping (B) waveform is shown in Fig. 6. Again, driver and power amplifier stages. cessories, or packaged inside an op-
AUDIO AUDIO
AMP
(A)
CLIPPER CARRIER processes modulated note that the average /peak ratio is a lot Since the average modulation level is tional microphone. As we've already
signal and requires better, and the sharp edges are a lot higher, these devices will be seen, clipping is more effective, espe-
LOW PASS
FILTER
shielding and filter. smoothed out. handling much more power most of cially when the r -f method is used. As
(AUDIO)
the time. This means they'll run hotter,
MIC
MIC
PREAMP
AUDIO
AMP
BALANCED
MODULATOR FILTER Which Is Best? We've examined four and must be able to dissipate the extra
more and more CB'ers learn of the ad-
vantages of speech processing, more
dsiYi,P,cdi
TO
POWER
HLOW PASS
FILTER
(RF)
methods of speech processing, and all
appear to perform the desired func-
heat generated. Otherwise, thermal ef-
fects will reduce their useful lifetimes.
effective methods will be included in
new transceivers. It's a safe bet that
1000
AMP RF RF V RF Phase Linear Corporation,
DRIVER CLIPPER PREAMP tion. The average level of modulation Further, the power supply that sup- you'll hear an increasing number of 20121 48th Avenue W.
(B)
is greatly increased, but no spurious ports these active devices must be properly clipped signals on the air! Q. Lynnwood, Washington 98036
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MLI\,\\ DX tuning dials, and a wobbly tuning

mechanism demand extensive work
tions the central government is still
boss, or just to confuse DX listeners!
4915
4925
5035
4855
R Anhanguera
RD Taubaté
where the
ACTION'S
C1\r'L
\M 711
beyond the capability of many DX'ers.

Where and What to Buy. We would

Here are the changes so far uncov-
ered, thanks to monitoring in Brazil
by Jack Perolo, Robert Veltmeijer and
4935
4935
4945
4945
4945
4945
5015
5025
R Capixaba
RD Mearim
RD Poços de Caldas
Voz de Sao Francisco
Millions of 2 -way CB radios are in
use -millions of new ones are being sold an-
at

Listening all like to have a state -of- the -art re-

ceiver. But most of us simply can't af-
ford to make a large investment for
one of these receivers. What then is a
Claudio Moraes, and in Paraguay by
Tony Jones. Throw out your old lists,
and go by this one when DX'ing Brazil.
Best times are 0800 -0900 GMT,
4965 4835 R Sociedade Triängulo
Mineiro
4965 4937 R Poti
nually to new CBers and for replacing old
units -what a market for repair service. It's the
biggest 'thing in electronics since color TV.
There's only one thing wrong with CB
49851/A995 R Brasil Central growth -the lack of technicians capable of
realistic alternative? and sunset to 0200. R= Radio; 5015 5055 RCu de Cuiabá servicing CB radios. That's why many TV
shops are expanding into CB and why new CB
There are a handful of fine new SW D= Difusora; Cl= Clube; Cu =Cultura. 5015 4975 R Copacabana shops are opening up all over the country.
By Glenn Hauser
and general- coverage receivers kHz 5015 4880 R Pioneira Going CB servicing rates run from $12 to $24
around that range in price from about New Old Station 5025 3325 R Borborema per hour.
5025 5055 R Vitória To get into CB radio servicing, full -time or
$160 to $600. The lower in price you 2420 2410 R Sao Carlos part -time, you need test equipment, an FCC
go, the less you get in reception and 2424 2420 R Carajá 5035 4985 R Aparecida operator license and to learn how. To learn
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SHORTWAVE RECEIVER 3205 3265 R Ribeirao Prêto 5045 3335 R Presidente Prudente how, you can buy the CB RADIO REPAIR
general handling ability. Too, you COURSE for cash, on a monthly payment plan,
might consider a used communica- 3225 4935 Lins RCI
or charge the cost to your BankAmericard or
3235 3255 RCI Marília This list does not include some stations on
tion receiver that's in good condition. the same and other frequencies, which
Master Charge account.
3245 4825 RCI Varginha To make it easy to study, this 70- lesson
Many have crystal or mechanical fil-
I T'S not too early to start hint- are the digital frequency synthesizer ters, concentric tuning mechanisms,
3255 3355
3255 3305
RD Uberländia
R Educadora Cariri
have not moved. course employs the PROGRAMMED teaching
technique and sticks to the target-CB radio.
ing for a new shortwave receiver receivers. notch filters, and rock -solid construc- 3265 4885 RCu Poços de Caldas
Study at your own pace as you receive the
for Christmas. But unless you pick it Selectivity is one of the most impor- tion, among other features. Their most More on RCI. Radio Canada Interna- self -examining lessons. We can't guarantee
that you will become a CB expert since that
3285 3385 RCI Teresina
out yourself, you may be disap- tant characteristics of a good receiver. desirable attribute is low price, and 3287 3375 R Olinda
tional is solving its QSL versus prog- depends on you. We promise nothing except
pointed. Choosing the best receiver is On better receivers, you can select dif- many of them -especially military 3305 3283 RC1 Fluminense ramming problem by disbanding its information. To get the facts about this course,
write a letter or card or mail the coupon below
rather involved. You must know what ferent bandwidths as required; but surplus receivers -can be obtained 3325 3315 R Gazeta Alagoas shortwave club, dropping DX and today. No salesman will call.
to look for and how important certain lacking this feature, can you separate for a fraction of their original cost. 3335 3345 R Alvorada Londrina mailbag shows after November 1. The
3345 3295 R Educadora Uberlândia new requirement is that QSL seekers CB RADIO REPAIR
features will be to you. two strong signals only 5 kHz apart? If you're looking for one of these COURSE, INC. Dept. P -115
you're just starting in DX listening,
If Sensitivity is an important consid- receivers, check the ads in amateur
3365 4825 R Educadora Parnaiba fill in details themselves, starting next 531 N. Ann Arbor
3365 4915 RCu Araraquara spring. Oklahoma City, OK 73127
and not sure how deeply you want to eration, too. Although it's great to radio magazines. Surplus dealers and 3385 4795 R Congonhas Please send information about your Course to:
get involved, you may prefer a low - have a receiver that can respond to amateur radio supply houses in your 4756 3295 R Ed. Rural Campo Grande
priced portable, to get a feel for what signal levels of a fraction of a mic- area are also worth a visit. Two points Name
4765 5035 R Espirito Santo Change of Address. When the Ex- Address
it's all about. The trouble is, the porta- rovolt, such sensitivity is useless if are worth remembering, however. 4775 4985 A Voz do Oeste ecutive Editor of the International City State Zip
ble may turn you off -unless you masked by receiver -generated noise. First, try to simulate your actual receiv- 4785 4755 R Brasil Campinas
Radio Club of America, Fr. Jack Pejza,
realize that most of the. problems you An S/N ratio of at least 10 dB is accept- ing conditions as close as possible. 4790v 5025 RD Aquidauana (varies
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was transferred to a new assignment,

have with it can be eliminated with a
more expensive receiver.
able.
If you want to copy SSB and CW
The best way to do this is to arrange to
take the receiver home for a trial 4808v 4805
to 4795)
RD Amazonas
ending the club's San Diego HQ, a new Major
group in Seattle stepped forward to
Image rejection is a common prob- signals, abfo and product detector are period -if the owner agrees.
4815
4825
3365
4815
RD Paraná/Londrina
RD Petrópolis keep the club in business. IRCA's new
lem in receivers with.only one -f stage. essential. They also allow you to accu- Among the SW receivers currently address is Box 21462, Seattle, WA
i

4825 4945 R Ed. Bragança

Its possible to be tuned to a station on rately determine the frequency of AM used by DX'ers actively reporting to 4835 4845 RD Teresina 98111. Samples of the 34- issue -per-
a desired frequency and also simul- carriers (by tuning for zero beat). major clubs are the Hammarlund 4855 4865 RCI do Pará year DX Monitor, covering all as-
taneously pick up both that station If you live in an electrically noisy HQ180, HQ145, HQ160, and SP -600; 4865 4765 R Sociedade Feira de pects of DX'ing the mediumwave (AM)
and an interloper on another fre- area and /or listen to especially noisy R390 series of military receivers; and Santana band, are 50v each.
quency. This interfering "image" signals, a noise limiter- better still, a Drake SPR4, SW4, and R4B. Some are
signal will be found at a frequency noise blanker -will make broadcasts Amateur -band -only receivers and re-
displaced above or below the desired intelligible. quire additional local oscillator crys-
frequency by an amount equal to twice tals. Others are for SW and broadcast-
the receiver's -f. Hence, if you're ENGLISH -LANGUAGE SHORTWAVE BROADCASTS FOR NOV.THRU FEB. *INSURES PROPER COMBUSTION
i To Buy or Not to Buy. In some band only reception. The latter cover
*EASIER STARTING
simultaneously receiving 14 -MHz cases, the deficiencies of your present the major international bands (13, 16, by Richard E. WOOd *LONGER POINTS and PLUG LIFE
Amateur transmissions and 15 -MHz receiver can be compensated for with 19, etc., meters), but they can't be *INCREASE MILEAGE up to 40%
broadcasts, your 455 -kHz -f receiver
i an add -on accessory. For example, used out -of -band where some rare TO EASTERN NORTH AMERICA *EASY INSTALLATION (12v neg. gnd.)
can't sort out the two signals spaced you can boost sensitivity by placing a catches lurk.
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 and read in the next time you warìt it.
QUICK....
o
Of course, if your only storage group in, thus "pulling" the program location. Whenever the Dump corn -

Computer Bits medium is RAM, you'll lose the mem- in by its own bootstraps. mand's address has been given,
what number is this?
o
ory contents when you turn the com- data displaying will begin. However,
puter off. So, it's a good idea to copy Using a Monitor. The ability to pre- after the Load command's address,
. ..... the latest version of a program out to
tape as a backup.
serve a program for later recall is im-
portant, but it doesn't solve two major
nuisances: (1) you still have to key in
the monitor will expect more bytes
(one after another) to be loaded into
successive locations in memory.
ono
Also, if your only storage medium is If you have to read your microcomputer
RAM, you'll have to reenter the tape the program bit -by -bit the first time; A small monitor for the 8080 micro-
like this --bit by bit, from rows of lights--the
reading routine laboriously through and (2) every time you make an error in processor that you can use as a mod-
computer's making you do its work. And if
the switches (or the terminal) each the program, you have to key in the el is shown opposite. Each command
you have to use rows of toggle switches to
By Jerry Ogdin time the computer power is turned on. changes, some of which may be is stopped by resetting the CPU,
SOFTWARE TOOLS traumatic and complex. One of the thus returning control to the top of
program it, you might wonder why they
That is a good reason for having a call the computer a labor- saving device!
NO MATTER how small the com- coded keyboard. These are frequently small program, called a bootstrap best ways to solve this kind of incon- the monitor. Notice some error correc-
puter, even the most dedicated on the surplus market for less than loader, kept in read -only memory. This venience is to provide a small monitor. tion conventions that have been insti- Contrast the layout of a typical pocket
programmer will rapidly become $25.00. program makes it possible to read A monitor is just another computer tuted to save you some time: numbers calculator. A key for each number and
bored with binary notation. A terminal is important, but it is only data from the tape and then execute program, but one that is designed to are assumed to consist of any number
function; six easy -to -read digits. Why not
Some hobbyists use a Teletype as one tool in the computer hobbyist's that data. Such a read -in program is make computer use more convenient. of hex digits but if the monitor wants design microcomputers like that?
there are several older models on the kit. Once you've written a program and usually somewhat larger and more This program reads characters from a an address, only the least- significant
market at reasonable prices. Even gotten it into storage, you ought to use powerful, so it reads in several records terminal (or a separate keyboard), with four digits are used. Likewise, for a
with a Teletype, though, you need the cassette interface (HIT) described (perhaps using the bootstrap program these characters specifying the bit data byte, only the least- significant
some software to convert those key- in September's column. With this tool, as a subroutine), which make up an patterns to put into memory. two hex digits are preserved. This
strokes into something meaningful in you have to "button in" the program even larger and more sophisticated The simplest monitor has three means that if you've made an error,
memory. If you can't afford a Teletype, bit -by -bit only once. After it is in stor- program. The effect, then, is to use basic commands: Load, Dump and just keep typing. Hex digits end with
you can almost always use an en- age, you can write it out to be taped one group of records to read the next Go. A command is a single letter typed any character that is not a hex digit;
at a time when the monitor is not most people find that the space
THIS IS THE POPULAR ELECTRONICS SUPER-
;

SIMPLE MONITOR. COMMANDS ARE:

3E20 MVI A,' '
otherwise engaged in some activity. character is the most convenient.
;
CD0301 CALL WRCHR
D XXXX (DUMP FROM XXXX) OOA2: OA MORE: LDAX B ;FETCH BYTE TO DUMP Typical commands are single letters
L XXXX
G XXXX
STACK EQU 03FFH
CRLF
(LOAD FROM XXXX)
(GO TO XXXX)

EQU 010.6H
;YOUR STACK ORIGIN
;YOUR CR, LF ROUTINE
IF
IF
IF
IF
RAR
RAR
RAR
RAR
like "L" for Load, "D" for Dump and
"G" for Go. When you type in "L" you
News Items. The extremely popular
8080, originally from Intel, is now
1 A

WRCHR EQU 0103H

RDCHR EQU 0100H
;YOUR OUTPUT ROUTINE
;YOUP. READING ROUTINE
CDED00 CALL CVTAS ;ISSUE MSB are directing the monitor program to being supplied by other semiconduc-
OA LDAX B
Here they are! The modular micros from
MONITOR ENTRY POINT
CONDO() CALL CVTAS accept keyboard input and load it into tor makers as well. The TI TMS8080 is
;
3E20
CD0301
MVI
CALL
A,'
WRCHR memory; "D" means you want to dis- identical to the original 8080, which Martin Research. The keyboard programs
0040: 31FF03
CD06O1
PEMON: LXI SP,STACK
CALL CRLF
;INITIALIZE
;ISSUE CARRIAGE RETURN,
03 INX
B ;ACQUIRE NEXT CELL
play contents of memory on your ter- Intel no longer makes. Intel's newer
the computer, and the bright, fully -
C37700 DUMP +3
JMP
3E3F MVI A,' ?' LINE FEED AND ?
minal or display device; "G" is your decoded digits display data and memory
CD0301 CALL WRCHR
THIS ROUTINE READS ONE OR MORE HEXADECIMAL
;

device, the 8080A, is functionally iden-

CD0001 CALL RDCHR ;AWAIT COMMAND
DIGIT CHARACTERS ('0'..'9', 'A'..'F') IN
;
addresses. A Monitor program in a PROM
E67F ANI 07FH ;STRIP OFF PARITY BIT
AND ACCUMULATES A SIXTEEN -BIT NUMBER IN
;
means of transferring control out of tical but has better current drive
THE (H,L).
; EACH NEW DIGIT IS SHIFTED INTO makes program entry easy. And, even the
FE4C
CA6300
CPI
JZ
'L'
LOAD "LOAD" COMMAND
THE LEAST- SIGNIFICANT FOUR BITS OF THE (H,L).
; the monitor into the program you have capacity. Intel has another part, the
;
CONTROL IS RETURNED WHENEVER THE DEPENDENT smallest system comes with enough RAM
previously loaded. 8080A -1, that'll go faster so that AMD's
;
FE44 CPI 'D'
ROUTINE "RDHEX ") SETS THE CARRY BIT TRUE.
; (

CA7400 JZ DUMP ; "DUMP" COMMAND 00B7: 210000 RDNUM: LXI H,0 ;START OFF VALUE AT 0
Most programmers now use the memory to get started!
FE47 CPI 'G'
CDD600 CALL RDHEX ;GO GET A HEX DIGIT 9080 (which is supposed to run 50%
C24000 JNZ PERON ;ERROR
THIS THE THE "GO" COMMAND PROCESSOR.
; WE 0000:
DAB700
29
JC
RDNXT: DAD
RDNUM
H
;AWAIT HEX DIGIT
;SHIFT (H,L) LEFT 4 hexadecimal number system for faster than the original Intel part) will Both the MIKE 2 system, with the popular
NOW EXPECT A 16 -BIT DESTINATION ADDRESS 29 DAD H communicating with the machine, al- have a competitor. So, if you are using 8008 processor, and the 8080 -based MIKE
;

AND THEN TRANSFER TO IT

;
29 DAD H
005F: CDB700 CALL RDNUM
E9 PCHL "GO" ;
29
B5
DAD H
ORA L ;PLACE NEW FOUR BITS IN
though there are "pockets" of users of the 8080, be sure to check the dia- 3 rely on the same universal bus structure.
THIS IS THE "LOAD" COMMAND PROCESSOR. THE
;

USER IS EXPECTED TO TYPE IN A 16 -BIT ADDRESS

6F MOV L,A octal. Hex and octal are, of course, just grams to see that your part matches This means that accessories --like our 450
;
CDD600 CALL RDHEX ;GO GET NEXT DIGIT
FOLLOWED BY DATA BYTES TO LOAD INTO SUCCESSIVE
;

LOCATIONS. ANY NON -HEX CHARACTER SEPARATES

DB RC THE NUMBER'S FINISHED
; shorthand notations for binary code. the requirements. ns 4K RAM --are compatible with these
;
C30000 JMP RDNXT ;GO PROCESS NEXT DIGIT
THE BYTES FROM ONE ANOTHER.
; ANY BYTE THAT IS THIS ROUTINE READS A NUMBER VIA " RDNUM" AND
;
Hex digits allow us to specify four bits The new MOS Technology 6501 is and other 8 -bit CPUs. And, systems start
TERMINATED WITH A COLON WILL BE IGNORED.
;
PLACES IT INTO THE (B,C) PAIR
0063: CDCDOO LOAD: CALL RDNR2 ;GET USER'S ADDRESS OOCD: CDB700
;

RDNR2: CALL RDNUM ;GET THE VALUE IN (H,L)

with one symbol, octal allows three. destined to become a popular CPU at under $300! For details, write for your...
CDB700 CALL RDNUM ;GET A BYTE
FE3A CPI
44 MOV B,H THEN MOVE IT
;
The hexadecimal digits are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, among hobbyists, if only because of
CA6600
7D
02
JZ
MOV
STAX
LOAD+3
A,L
B
;SKIP IF FOLLOWED BY
;GET LAST TWO HEX DIGITS
;STORE THEM AWAY
'
4D
C9
MOV C,L
RET
THIS ROUTINE READS IN AN ASCII CHARACTER,
;

STRIPS OFF PARITY AND EXAMINES IT FOR

;
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. (The
letters A through F stand for decimal
its dramatically low price ($20 at press
time). The device is modelled after
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03 INX B
MEMBERSHIP IN THE HEX -DIGIT SET.
C36600 JMP LOAD +3 ;(GET W/ CPU RESET)
; IF IT IS
A HEX -DIGIT THE A- REGISTER IS LEFT AT THE FOUR
; equivalent values 10 through 15, re- Motorola's 6800, although with some MIKE 2
THIS IS THE "DUMP" COMMAND PROCESSOR. BIT VALUE APPROPRIATE AND THE CARRY IS CLEARED.
spectively.) The monitor, for utmost major differences. All of the Motorola MANUAL...
;
;

; THE USER IS EXPECTED TO SUPPLY A 16 -BIT ANY OTHER CHARACTER IS LEFT UNTOUCHED AND THE
;

STARTING ADDRESS. WHENEVER THE LEAST -SIG-

;

; NIFICANT FOUR BITS OF THE ADDRESS OF THE 0003: D630

CARRY IS SET.
;

RDDIG: SUI '0' ;TRANSLATE '0'..'9'

simplicity, uses only hexadecimal dig- support parts like memory I/O chips This looseleaf
; NEXT BYTE ARE ZERO, THE CARRIAGE IS RETURNED
AND THE ADDRESS IS PRINTED (FOLLOWED BY COLON).
C9 RET its for the specification of addresses can be used with the 6501, so you can book includes
;
ODDS: CD0001 RDHEX: CALL RDCHR ;***ENTRY POINT ***
0074: CDCDOO
79
DUMP: CALL RDNR2 ;GET STARTING ADDRESS E67F ANI 07FH ;REMOVE PARITY BIT and data byte values. get on board quickly. The Motorola full information
MOV A,C ;CHECK TO SEE IF FE30 CPI '0' on the MIKE 2
E60F ANI 15 NEW -LINE TIME. DB RC ;CHAR LESS THAN '0' (NOT HEX) Each of the command letters (L, D or software, however, cannot be exe-
C2A200 JNZ MORE ;NO. JUST PRINT FE3A '9' +1 system, with
G) is followed by an address that
CPI
CD0601 CALL CRLF ;START NEW LINE DAD300 JC RDDIG ;IN RANGE 0..9 cuted on the 6501 without revision.
78 MOV A,B ;GET MSB OF ADDRESS FE41 schematics.
IF RAR DO
CPI
RC
'A'
;BETWEEN 9 AND A specifies where to start. For the Load The 6501 is capable of operation at
received
Price for orders
IF
IF
1F
RAR
RAR
RAR
FE47
3F
DB
CPI
CMC
RC
'F' +1

;NOT HEX CHARACTER

command, that address is where the
first byte of data from the keyboard
twice the Motorola part's speed; some
parts may operate three times as fast.
by November 15, 1975... $19
CDED00 CALL CVTAS D637 SUI 'A' -10 ;TRANSLATE 'A'..'F' Includes a certificate worth $10 towards
78
CDED00
MOV A,B ;GET 2ND DIGIT C9 RET will be stored; for Dump, it is the ad- The introduction of this part is likely to a modular micro system, good 90 days.
CALL CVTAS THIS ROUTINE CONVERTS A BINARY NUMBER IN THE
dress from which data will begin be- start the real price war that has been
;
79 MOV A,C
IF
;GET 3RD DIGIT ; LEAST- SIGNIFICANT BITS OF THE A- REGISTER TO (Offer valid, USA only.) After I I / 15: $25.
RAR AN ASCII CHARACTER REPRESENTING THE HEX VALUE
ing displayed; for Go, it is the address brewing in the microprocessor busi-
;

1F RAR ; AND THEN ISSUES IT AS OUTPUT.

1F RAR
IF RAR
OOED: E60F
C630
CVTAS: ANI
ADI
15
'0'
;ISOLATE FOUR BITS
;SHIFT DIGITS INTO ASCII that is to be placed into the CPU's pro- ness. Even with the new support chip modular micros martin research
CDED00 CALL CVTAS
79 NOV A,C ;DO LAST DIGIT
FESA
DA0301
CPI
JC
'9' +1
WRCHR
SEE IF IT WAS 0..9
;
gram counter. Whenever the Go for the 8008 that Intel has announced,
CDED00
3E3A
CALL CVTAS
MVI A,':' ;MARK ADDRESS SPECIALLY
C607 ADI 'A'- '0' -10 ;CONVERT TO 'A'..'F' command's address has been sup- it seems unlikely that it can compete Martin Research / 3336 Commercial Ave.
C30301 IMP WRCHR
CD0301 CALL WRCHR
plied, control is transferred to that with the 6501 for hobbyist use. Q Northbrook, IL 60062 / (312) 498 -5060
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Pr-

enced to the common, a positive -

going voltage on the input produces a
positive voltage at the op amp output.
Hobby Scene/ slowly. At zero beat, the needle will
hold one position. The circuit shown

Test Equipment
will also give a visual display of zero
Conversely, a negative -going input beat. When the vfo has come within 25
produces a negative output. The amp- Hz of the signal's carrier, the LED's
litude of either output is proportional will alternately flicker. At zero beat,
Scene to the level of the input voltage up to
the 15 -V limit. The output is refer-
enced to the common. By John McVeigh
neither LED will light up. The circuit
can also be used as a polarity checker
for dc applications. When the top
Obviously, if the input is zero, the "STEREO" HEADPHONE SOUND hand, have a certain amount of acous- input terminal is positive, LED1 will
By Leslie Solomon output is zero. Actually, there is a very Q. My stereo headphones don't tical "crosstalk" or blending between glow, while LED2 turns on when the
small switching area about the zero sound "stereo ", but rather like two them. The circuit shown will electri- bottom input terminal is positive.
A DUAL -POLARITY DC METER point where operation may be erratic; separate sound sources. Why not? cally introduce the appropriate Select R to limit LED current to a safe
and there may also be a slight offset Can I build a circuit that, will make amount of crosstalk (in both am- value, or use a voltage divider.
HOW CAN you get a do meter to in- Since the op amp is powered by a that can be removed by proper com- them sound stereophonic? plitude and phase) to make the head-
dicate upscale with either a posi- balanced +15 -V and 15 -V supply -D.
tivie or negative input, without revers-
ing the leads? It's very simple with an
and the inverting ( input is refer - ) pensation as detailed in the op amp
specifications.
Whelan, Jersey City, NJ phones sound "stereophonic" rather
than "binaural ". Be sure to use non -
polarized capacitors. If you can't find BETTER
operational amplifier and a few other A. "Stereo" headphones have two the required values, use smaller
components as shown in the diagram.
The op amp is connected as a non - +OR -
+15 electrically and acoustically separate
channels. Loudspeakers, on the other
capacitors, paralleling them until the
desired capacitance is reached.
THAN A
THIRD HAND!
INPUT
inverting dc amplifier using the diode
full -wave bridge and the combination loon
of R1 and R2 to determine the gain. 9mH
60011 60011
Capacitor C2 bypasses any ac com-
ponent that might be across R2. The
op amp can be almost any type with a
high slew rate. For some op amps, fre- When a positive voltage is applied at
quency compensation may be re- the input, the output starts to swing .EFT RIGHT
INPUT
quired to remove any tendency for the positive. Current then flows from the 50
INPUT

op amp to oscillate at a high fre- op amp output through D8, the meter,
n 2.7pF
quency, which would produce erratic D6, R1, and R2 to ground. This current
meter indications. generates a positive voltage at the in-
verting input of the op amp. When it

ABOUT OUR reaches the same level as the voltage

on the noninverting input, the op amp
stabilizes and the meter remains at
some upscale indication (which can

STEREOIMAGE be adjusted by R2).

When a negative voltage is applied
to the noninverting input, the output
FLUORESCENT LAMP FILTER

Q. Whenever I turn on both my AM

radio and my fluorescent desk lamp,
and the feedthrough capacitors
should be Allen- Bradley CL003-
HA503P units or equivalent. If the
PANAVISE TILTS, TURNS, AND
ROTATES TO ANY POSITION.
of the op amp swings negative and the "hash" comes out of the speaker. Is problem persists, it will be necessary
circuit is through R2, R1, D7, M1, and IT HOLDS YOUR P.C. BOARD
there any way to eliminate this inter- to shield the lamp housing with fine -
D5. This current produces a negative
EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT IT.
ference? mesh screening. Ground both the
voltage at the inverting input; and Quite possibly the finest new tool
-D..Rigg, Southampton, NY screening and lamp base (if metal). you will buy this year. PanaVise is
when it reaches the same value as that built to exacting professional
at the input, the op amp is stabilized. A. coming from the lamp can get
R -f standards. We guarantee it!
LED ZERO BEAT DISPLAY
The meter once again settles at an up- into the radio by direct radiation or Illustrated is P.C. Board Holder
scale indication. In both cases, the through the ac line cord.The filter Q. Is there any visual means of de- #315 in the #300 Base. This com-
current flows in the same direction r tecting when I have "zero -beated" bination has exclusive multiple
through the meter. 2.5mH
..
7
.01yF my vfo and a received signal? positioning ability. Boards are
gently but firmly locked in place

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Our fiendishness about quality stereo imaging, make the Audioana- Capacitor Cl is used to smooth any -M. Farber, Las Vegas, Nev. with one arm spring loaded to
control is being widely recognized. We, lysts sound magnificently accurate. voltage fluctuations across the meter 0015pF facilitate quick board changes.
therefore, wish to thank all responsi- That's what our sales tell us, despite
ble, from our Spectrum Analyzer and our selective distribution which we in- -especially when the meter is 0015yF
A. If your receiver has an S meter, you Three other bases and a wide va-
Non -Reflecting Chamber to the Ears tend to keep limited. So, we'll continue can adjust for zero beat while watch- riety of heads are available. All
with which we test every single corn - to torture each and every one of our
measuring low- frequency ac. Such interchange! Buy a basic unit, then
ponent and driver. loudspeakers and maintain our voltage integration removes flutter ing its needle. As the two frequencies add on to create your system.
2.510 H 015F
Stereo Review has called mage. Beauty, after approach each other, the needle will
from the meter movement. L_ FREE Write for the latest PanaVise
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Low Density Woofer
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and back for super - shown, when constructed in a metal Available through your dealer.
smooth response and in millivolts so the positive -to- negative
Wide Dispersion (Audioaoalig box connected to a good ground, will
transition is very sharp. With some ac- take care of r -f on the line cord. For
U
Tweeters, resulting
in exceptional
P() Bu, 262. Br,.,khrld.
(. urn. 06504
Monstrous Abou, Per(en,on
curately known dc (either polarity) ap- lamps up to 35 W, use two Miller 6304 AUDIO IN
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ISO TIP through the bulb. In the BRIGHT position,
Operation Assist
the bulb behaves normally. Be sure to use
If you need nturmafion on outdated or rare

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an adequately rated diode (both PIV and -a

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CHARGE Tips &Techniques IC Breadboards
Breadboarding IC projects is a common
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Etching simple printed- circuit boards from template, drill holes in a piece of perforated Precision Model E -400 sweep generator, Amp. Corp. of
13120 pc blanks can be very easy if you use mask- board to accept the pins of a 14- or 16 -pin
America Model ACA -100DC PA amplifier, Challenger
No. 7566 No. 7577 Amp. Co. Model CH30 PA amplifier. Schematics or manu-
Micro Soldering Tip Ìr Chisel Tip
ing tape to trace the resist pattern. Cover DIP. Wire the pins to two rows of spring als. Ray Gill, 3717 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA
the copper surface of the blank ompletely clips (Vector T-32A or similar). Place extra 22401.
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No. 7535 No. 7574 overlap the tape or to leave gaps between service manual. David Mason, 1117 Woodland Dr., Tal-
Regular Tip Concave Tip
each strip. Then trace the outline of the foil
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tape from the areas to be etched using a ings for pin numbers and functions to be 73662.
No. 7596
Knife Tip
No. 7573
Tinning Tip
sharp knife or razor blade. Then apply the
resist using the "stencil" made from the
made.
-Raymond F. Arthur, New Kensington, PA
Cathedral -style radio, with "TATRO-A" stenciled on bot-
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No. 7556
No. 7572
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Home -Made Adapter Lets You
Measure Dwell with Ohmmeter
plant. Any restoration information. F. Keith Haywood, Box
537, Angier, NC 27501. TODAY! ADDRESS
CITY
_ - Scott all -wave receiver, serial T-499. Chrome plated, two STATE ZIP j
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useful. What's more, it can lengthen bulb setup. This eliminates the need to modify Revolutionary New Wiring "Pencil" Makes
Lancer Model LA 1010 stereo amplifier. One output trans-
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Interconnections
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on electric bills and make expensive slot a tip jack to accept the blade of a same. Robert Davenport, 51 Meander Lane, Levittown. NY
SAVE ON three -way bulbs and dimmers unneces- screwdriver. The next step is to enlarge the
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necting two of them in series from the dc
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Analab 1120 oscilloscope type 700. Schematic diagram.

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Easy for anyone -
just hook up your
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If you're tired of replacing the 1.5 -volt bat- of nearly 1.5 volts. R1, a current -limiting thru' wire (your choice of blue, red, green
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T need beIts? So far we've just been tinkering

0 ASJ Experimenter's
around so now let's get down to busi-
ness with a circuit that really exploits
the versatility of the LASCR. The cir-
cuit in Fig. 5 (a slave flash) is ideal for

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CLEAR i+ e all-new
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0 1976 COM xx
!CATIONS novelty device or as a demonstration
By Forrest M. Mims
of how a relatively puny pulse of light
TOWERS' INTERNATIONAL TRANSISTOR SELECTOR
HANDBO A., THE LIGHT -ACTIVATED SCR can trigger an eye -dazzling flash from
CMNM1INIGGïIUR15
by T.D. Towers Here is everyt NANOBOOK t:ns a powerful xenon lamp.
you want to k THE SCR has been around for device on. The resulting current will The circuit is a conventional strobe,
Over 10,000 transistor types are covered,
with specifics on ratings, characteristics, need to know some time, and most of us have light up the LED. Open S1 to turn the but don't let its simplicity deceive you!
Standard and special belts and used them in a variety of circuits. LASCR off. Capacitor Cl will be charged to a

-
case details, terminal indentities, applica- about Citizens;
tires ready for immediate ship- tions, and manufacturers. Substitution There's one SCR, however, that Figure 2 is a neat little circuit in voltage high enough to vaporize a
ment fit over 3,000 new and equivalents are given for both U.S. and
Amateur Radi, f/ doesn't get much experimenter use. which the LASCR operates as a low - screwdriver tip, so use care when
obsolete makes of tape re- European transistors. Some Japanese de- Shortwave List i It's the so- called LASCR (Light Acti- voltage relaxation oscillator. building the circuit. Mount all the
corders, projectors, dictating vices are also included. The major portion vated Silicon Controlled Rectifier). Capacitor Cl charges to the supply parts on a piece of perf board, use
machines, video recorders, and of the book is arranged in tabular form. Lots of the parts dealers now sell voltage through the 100,000 -ohm re- insulated hookup wire, and cover all
turntables. Simplified cross ref- Appendices contain explanatory notes, LASCR's at bargain- basement prices. sistor. The potentiometer is a voltage
DON'T TURNiAE L. `:n f ct don't even buy
erence system makes ordering package diagrams, case outlines,
a dial or any hyen e19'e n you've checked Depending on the voltage rating, you divider which feeds some of the ANODE ANODE
easy with one day service on
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manufacturer's house codes, and a list of out the 197: C tions Handbook. can buy good quality units at prices charge on Cl to the LASCR's gate.
most items. Drive tires, wheels, manufacturers. Whatever y cialty -'whether
less than 50¢ to about $1.75. Not bad When its turn -on voltage is reached,
phono idlers also listed. Call or Published by Tab Books, Blue Ridge Sum- you're an of etting started - for a component with lots of practical the LASCR switches on and dumps i
mit, PA 17214. 138 pages. $4.95 soft cover. this vital "h ill help you get
write for free catalog. greater valu) ent out of every uses. the charge on Cl through the LED. p
DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED. minute you en quipment. Since Cl is now discharged, the
N
LOW- AND MEDIUM -FREQUENCY SCRAPBOOK P
PROJECTOR -RECORDER by Ken Cornell, W2IMB Jre 76 LASCR turns off, Cl begins charging N
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I've operated this circuit from
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coil winding techniques, antennas and
FCC regulations. Among its freatures is in- LASCR with a flashlight to start the
Fig. 3. Structure of LASCR.
formation on the nonlicensed bands open YOU CAN RESERVE oscillator at very low voltages.
to the public, from 160 to 190 kHz, and 510
to 1600 kHz (the AM broadcast band).
YOUR COPY NOW G Like any SCR, the LASCR is a fou r- +9 V
layer, three -junction device whose
Power limitations, antenna length, and AT THE SPECIAL
LOCKSMITH transmitter design are discussed within the
context of government standards. An ad-
PRE -PUBLICATION 56 K BOTTOM
structure is shown in Fig. 3. The anode
and gate connections form two termi-

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licensed communications are reproduced Fig. 1. LASCR test rig. can use the anode -gate leads of a
.,I have already because you'll he the man in demand in as an appendix. Regular newsstand price is $1.50, LASCR as a pnp phototransistor. To
master keyed my an evergrowing field offering big pay
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locksm ith course
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Several hundred microfarads will give
or mentioned in an article ADDRESS
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Incidentally, a good source for parts Print or type your 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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IN THE FIELD I I
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31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
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50
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51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
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impressive when you can triggera bril-
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You can make the LASCR immune
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1.35
7489
8223
74200
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3.69
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4.95
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.35
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MV50
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S .22
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7461
.17
.35
74184
74185
2.29
2.29
739
741
Dual Hi Perl Op Amp
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1.07
.32
ME4
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Red 7 seg. .270" 2.19
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1304
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7474
.35
.35
74192
74193
1.25
1.19
1307
1458
FM Mulpx Stereo Demod
Dual Comp Op Amp
DIP
mDIP
.74
.62
MANE
MAN7
A" high slid seq.
Red 7 seq. .270"
4.25
1.19

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then counts the number of copies made, display- NEW COLOR TELEPHONES, wiring instructions, acces- 8038 FUNCTION GENERATOR other components. These modules were
ing this count on NIXIE tubes. When the preset
number is reached, the counter stops the machine.
These counters were replaced by newer models,
For sories, schematics. Details Free. QUEENS VILLAGE TELE-
PHONE SUPPLY. P.O. Box 29002 -T, Queens Village, N.Y.
PRIME TTL DIP IC'S
7400 -16c 7448 -89c 74151 -75c
Brand new. Voltage controlled oscillator.
Has sine, square wave, and triangular
RCA CA3062 for photoelectric applica-
tions. The IC with a window. Contains
photosensitive section, amplifier, and
used as audio pre amps. We include
specs. -
4 For $1
7402 -16c 7453 -16c outputs. $4.95 each.
and thus have 'become available. All units have 11429.
7404-16c
74153 -89c
high current output pair of transistors.
3 BURROUGHS NIXIE TUBES, currently sell - 7473 -37c 74154 -95c
ing for $1 7.25 ea. We supply operating instructions
and some application data. Guarnateed to work. faster COMPUTER, PERIPHERAL, TECHNICAL Reports: Project
Supplies; Kits. Catalog 751A. 50 cents E/S Lab, Box 738,
7406-24c
7808-16c
7474 -37c
7475 -65c
74157 -99c
74161 -99c
IN4148 DIODES
Brand New Units. Same as IN914. Full
Has 100 MA output. Useful for intrusion
alarms, counters, position sensors, etc.
with complete spec sheets. Reg. $4.84.
TTL IC ASSORTMENT
Various types. Most are marked. Our best
STOCK NO.E5265 (Uses BEAM X switching tubes)
(additional data supplied on models using BEAM X tubes.)
$13.95 ea. College Park, Maryland 20740.
CB RADIOS. Discount prices. Name brands. Write for "10-
7410-16c
7413-49c
7420-16c
7476 -39c
7483 -85c
74163-1.19
74164-1.89
Leads.
25 For $1
SPECIAL - $1.99 selling assortment. Untested but in-
cludes many useable devices.
STOCK NO.E5264 (module type switching)
STOCK NO.E5231 (all solid state switching)
$17.95 ea.
$19.95 ea. service Code' card, price list or quote. Blue -J Electronics, Dept.
PE, P.O. Box 154, Hazelcrest, III. 60429.
7427 -24c
7430 -16c
7490 -69c
7492 -75c
7493 -75c
74165-1.49
74174-1.29
74175-1.39
MONSANTO COLORED
LOOK MOS 4 DIGIT COUNTER
An ALTAJ exclusive. These are the latest
200 PCS FOR $3.95

li BLURB! Free, value- packed listing of electronic products 7437 -39c 7495 -75c 74181 -2.75 READOUTS state of the art, MOS chips. By a famous
REED RELAY BOARD, WITH HIGH NOISE IMMUNITY FM TRANSFORMERS
-- --
and components. Midwest Design, Box 163, Stevensville, 7438-35c 7496 -75c 74192-1.25 .27 IN Character. Common Anode. US mfg. Contains a complete 4 digit
MAN5 counter, including 4 decade counters,
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS Michigan 49127. 7440 -16c 74121 -38c 74193-1.25 GREEN $1.29 We bought a load of coils and trans-
II ;
7

I"'I
I
7442 -69c MAN 8 latches, multiplexing circuits, display
i"
This series of boards contain either 24o r
TV PING PONG game. Plays through your set's antenna 7447 -89c
74123 -75c
74150 -70c
74195 -79c
74197-79c
97 79c
YELLOW $1.29
decoders, etc.
e c Features: 5VDC operation,
formers that were used in Ford AM -FM
car radios.
os Includes
c tides 19KHZ, 38KHZ.
terminals: Plans $3.25. ARS SYSTEMS, Box 1922, Sunny- PHASE LOCKED LOOP 25 MW power consumption, both 7 seg-
tI )
10 reeed relays, and from 7 to 11 High
Noise immunity integrated circuits..The
average value of the reed relays is over
USE vale, CA 94088.
DIGITAL AUTO ANALYZER PLANS -Tachometer, Dwell - COMPUTER BOARD BONANZA
565A by Signetics. Extemely stable. High
linearity, wide frequency range. TTL
ment and BCD outputs. Perfect for mak-
ing DVM's frequency meters, tacho-
OSC. Coils, etc. All New. Perfect for
experimenters or repairmen. 10 Pc Asst.
- 99c
$5.00 each and the integrated circuits meter, Volts, Ohms. Amps -4, 6, 8, cylinder. Satisfaction We bought over 4 tons of assorted compatible. Perfect for tone decoders, meters, stopwatches, or any other device
range in value up to $8.00 each. The FSK, SCA receivers, frequency multipli- requiring 4 or more digits. Complete with
-
-- boards. Contains TTL, diodes, transis-
Guaranteed. $3. Jennyco, 8227 Walsh. River Grove, Ill.
boards also contain transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors etc.
We provide data sheets on the Hi noise immunity Integrated
ZIP 60171.
UNIVERSAL TTLIDTL /CMOS IC TESTER. Set Pro-
IC's -
tors, etc. 5 board assmt. with 150 to 250
$3.95.
cation and division 99c
WITH SPECS
specs 28 PIN DIP, OTY Limited.
SPECIAL -
$12.50
BACK IN STOCK!
TANTALUM CAPS
By Sprague. 4.7 MFD 10 VDC. Axial
Circuits (TELEDYNE). gramming Switches; Plug In; Press To Test; Errors Leads. Perfect for timers.
STOCK NO.E9958 (2 relays, 7 ICs etc) 1.75 ea. 2/3.00 Displayed. Tests 16/14 pin ICs! Easy Circuit Construction LED DRIVER IC'S 10 For $1

CODE - -
STOCK NO.E9959 (4 relays, 11 ICs etc) 3.25 ea. 2/6.00 with TTL. DS /PCB Available. Illustrated Info/Plans: $2.00. 75491 Quad segment dr. 29c
STOCK NO.E9960 (10 relays 8 ICs etc.) 6.50 ea. 2/12.00 NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING, 3617 NORTHCREDE DRIVE, C-MOS 75492 Hex digit dr. 39c TRANSFORMER SPECIAL #1
One each of boards listed above $11.00. 2Each $20.00
TRANSFORMERS
CHARLESTON, WV 25302.
RAM'S - 2102-1 & 2102 -2. 25 pieces minimum -$2.50
CD4000
CD4001
24
24
CD4015
CD4016
.1.19
. . .59
CD4026 .1.49
CD4027 . .59
CD4044
CD4047...59
. . .59 RCA CA3043 -
Used in FM stereos. Contains IF Amp,
FM IC
Miniature size. Primary 115V AC Second-
ary 11V AC No Load. 8V AC with 400 MA
Load. Perfect for clocks or calculators or
low cost transformers for every project in this handbook. each. Guaranteed. Eltron, P.O. Box 2542, Sunnyvale, Calif.
.

We have CD4002 24 C04017 .1.29 CD4028 .99 CD4049 . .59 Limiter, FM Detector, and an Audio small power supply.
Write for our catalof showing complete listings.
. . .

99c
on
94087. CD4006 .1.49
. . CD4018 .1.49 CD4029 .1.39 CD4050 . . .59 Preamp and Driver all in one 12 lead TO -5
8080 CPU: $120.00; 8008 CPU: $23.00; XR205: $7.25; C04007 24 CD4019 .59
64 or 32 V.ct @ 8.0 A., and 18 V ct. @ 10.0 A.
STOCK NO.E9905 10 lbs. with data $1 1.95 ea. 2/20.00
XR210: $4.50; 8111, 8101, 1K RAM: $6.50 each; 2103, 1K
RAM: $3.50; 3 -1/2 Digit. .4" REFLECTIVE LIQUID XTAL:
CD4008
CD4009
. . .1.15
59
CD4020
CD4021 .1.49
. .

.1.59
CD4030 .49
.

CD4032...24
CD4033 .1.49
. CD4066
CD4077
74CO2
.

....29
.

.
.99
.39
package. With Spec Sheets.
A $3.00 Value 99c- Altaj Electronics
35 V. ct @6.O A. and 10 V. 10.0 A. CD4011 24 CD4022 .1.19 CD4035 .1.39 74C04 ....29 4 DIGIT ALARM CLOCK KIT
STOCK NO.E.9906 6 lbs. with data
Please include
$8.95 ea. 2/16.00
sufficient postage. Excess will be refundec'..
all $8.50; 44PIN EDGE CONNECTOR (2x22): $1.25; CAS-
SETTE COMPUTER INTERFACE BOARD: $14.50; TVT -II
MAIN & MEMORY BOARD: $35.00. Electronic Discount
CD4012
CD4013
CD4014 . .
24
59
.1,49
CD4023 . .24.

CD4024 . . .99
CD4025 . .24 .
CD4040 .1.59
CD4041
CD4042...79
...89
74C107 .1.29
Features the only LED direct drive clock
chip on the market. Kit includes all parts
P.O. Box 38544
Dallas, Texas 75238
Sales, 138 N. 81st, Mesa, Arizona 85207. (except X fmr) for a 4 Digit alarm clock
Send for our latest catalog. MINIMUM ORDER $5.00 ki). Uses .25 inch LED readouts.
TERMS: Check or money order. No.
SILENT SECRETARY Starts tape recorder when you lift

CO.
mail phone, connecta anywhere on line, plans, $3.00. KM
Products, 5971 W. 217, Cleveland, OH 44126.
SPECIAL: $15.95 (with PC Board)
COD. Add 10% Pstg. and Hdlg. Tex Res.
add 5 %.

DELTAYNELECTRONICS
A BOX I, L MASSACHUSETTS 01903
ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS -Mark 108 $36.95. Tri -Star: SST
$27.95, 500 - $34.95. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G.E.E.
Phone (61 7) 388 .4705 Sales, 12525 SE 188 Pl., Renton, WA 98055.

118 CIRCLE NO. 25 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD POPULAR ELECTRONICS NOVEMBER 1975
CIRCLE NO 11 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD
119
TTL
S N 7400 S .15 5N74121 .38
EXAR I.C.'sXR -Chip
XR 1OOK
NPN
Custom IC Design Kit
Array, Small Signal
Transistor
79.00
3.45
ALTAIR 8800 Priority Interrupt Board
Assembled and tested -
-
8 levels $110
$90 kit. More boards to come.
- EXAR IC SOCKETS LINEAR IC's
7401 .15 74122 .44 XR -B101 3.45 FUNCTION features sine, SOLDER -TIN DIP WIRE -WRAP GOLD
74123 .74 XR -B102 PNP Array
Transistor H -TO -5 N -DIP M= MINI -DIP D =CER -DIP K-TO -3
7402 .15 XR -C101 NPN Array, Small Signal
Transistor 3.45 Send check for your order or SASE for more information to: triangle and PIN -24 25
7403
7404
.15
.18
74125
74126
.54
.54 XR -C102 PNP Array, Lateral & Substrate
Transistor 3.5 Ohio Spectronics, 6582 Tussic, Westerville, Ohio 43081.
GENERATOR square wave;
1 100 PIN 1 -24 25 100 TEFLON TO -5 LM114H $3.00 LM311H $1.70 LM711CN $ .90
74128 .84 XR -C103 NPN Array, Power 6 Schottkey
Transistor 3.45 THO 0.5% typ.; 8 .21 .19 .17 14 05 .41 .37 3 PIN .55 EA LM300H 1.20 LM311D 1.90 LM715CH 3.50
7405 .18 XR-C104 Diffused Resistor Array 3.45 KITS AM /FM capability 14 .25 .22 .20 16 .54 .49 .44 4 PIN .65 EA LM300N 1.20 LM311M 1.75 LM715CD 4.60
7406 .34 74132 1.45 Diffused & Pinch Resistor Array 3.45 1000v amp diodes 10/$1.00. Free Catalog. NuData, 104 N. .28 .25 .23
.34 74136 .64 XR-C105 1 16 6 PIN .90 EA LM301AH .80 LM311N 2.00 LM723CH .90
74141 .94 XR -S200 etl Modulator S. NPN, PNP Current Source 3.45 XR.2206KA ` SPECIAL $16.95 24 .67 .61 .55 SOLDER - GOLD PIN 1.10 EA LM301AM .80 LM312H 2.70 LM723N
.18 Emerson St., Mt. Prospect, III. 60056. .70
.
7408 20.95
-

8
7409 .18 74142 3.70 XR-S200 Multi-Function 6.25
Includes monolithic function generator IC, PC board, and assembly 28 .88 .80 .72 10 PIN 1.40 EA LM301AN 1.10 LM318H 1.70 LM725CH 4.50
7410 .15 74143 3.98 XR -205 Waveform Generator IC
Waveform instruction manual. 36 LM301M
.25 74144 3.98 XR-205K Waveform Generator Kit 24.50 COLOR VIDEO TAPE RECORDER $250.00, TV Camera XR- 2206KB SPECIAL $26.95
1.09 .98 .89 14 .34 .28 .90 LM324N 1.90 LM725CD 5.00
7411 XR -210 FSK Modulator Demodulator 3.89 40 1.24 1.12 .92 16 .37 .31 LM301H .90 LM331N 2.20 LM733CH 1.40
7412 .30 74145 .98
2.30 XR -215M FSK Modulator Demodulator 7.75 $150.00, Video Tapes $5.00. Manuals, spare parts for cartri- Same as XR.2206KA above antl Includes external components LM302D 3.50 LM339N 2.90 LM733CD 3.50
7413 .45 74147 4.91 for PC board. LEDs
XR-215 General Purpose PLL vision system. Send stamp to Dennis Trimble, 5154 Roeder LM302N 1.30 LM320-5K

*
7414 1.43 74148 1.90 1.13 TIMERS 2.90 LM733CN 1.30
7416 .33 74151 .94 XR-320 Timing Circuit .59 .125" dia. .1610E" .d .200" dia. LM302H 1.40 LM320-5T 2.50 LM741CH .45
.33 74151 .69 XR-555CP Timing Circuit Rd., Sari Jose, Calif. 95111. (408) 227 -6330. XR -555CP Monolithic Timer SPECIALS .68 LM304H 1.40 LM320-12K 2.90
7417 .79 XR 556M Dual Timing Circuit 7.91 XR -320P Precision Timer LM741CD 1.25
7420 .15 74153 2.15 1.50 LM305H .85 LM320-12T 2.50 LM741CM .40
7421 .32 74154 1.09 XR -556C5 Dual Timing Circuit 1.25 6 mHz crystals including schematic and info to generate 60 XR -556CP Duel -555 Timer 1.70 LM305AH
74155 .79 XR 566CP Tune Timing Circuit l 1.05 LM340-05K 2.60 LM741CN .70
7423 .27 9.71 hz -12VAC to make your digital clock run on batteries. XR- 2556CP Dual Timing Clrcult 3.10 LM305N 1.00 LM340.06K 2.60
7425 .27 74157 .79 XR-567M Tone Decoder 1.37 XR- 2240CP Programmable Counter /Timer SPECIAL 3.20 209 RED 5.25 216 RED 5.25 220 RED $.25 LM306H
LM747CH 1.60
74157 .69 XR -567C P Tone Decoder .95 LM340-08K 2.60
7426 .24
3.50 XR -567CP Tone Decoder 1.25 $10.50 pp in US. Eastern Sales, Box 510, Raleigh, N.C. PHASE LOCKED LOOPS 209 YELLOW .35 216 YELLOW .30 220 YELLOW .30 LM307H .75
LM747CN .90
7427 .27 74159 2.39 XR -210 FSK Demodulator 209 GREEN .35 216 GREEN .30 220 GREEN .30 LM340-12K 2.60 LM747CD 2.50
7428 .39 74160 .99 XR-1310P Stereo Demodulator 2.39 27602. 5.10 LM307M .95 LM340-15K 2.60 LM748CM .55
7430 .15 74161 .99 XR 1468C Stereo Demodulator XR -215 HIgh Frequency PLL 6.50 LOW PROFILE LM307N 1.50 LM340-18K 2.60
2.50 LM748CN .55
7432 .24 74162 .99 XR- 1468C5
XR148CP
5V Tracking Voltage Regulator
Tracking Voltage Regulator 1.85 TV TECHNICIANS, SERVICEMEN, HOBBYISTS -Vista XR -567CP Tone Decoder (mini DIP) 1.90 LM308H 1.00 LM340-24K 2.60 LM777CH 2.15
7433 .37 74163 .99 4.25 XR -567CT Tone Decoder (TO -5) SPECIAL .99 LM308AH 5.00 LM555CM
7437 .29 74164 1.10 XR 14889 Quad Li ne Driver
3.85 Model 740 Digital Crosshatch Generator. Compact crystal STEREO DECODERS LM308D 2.00
.90 LM777CM 2.10
7438 .29 74165 1.10 XR -14889 Quad Line Driver LM556CN 1.30 LM3046CN .95
7440 .15 74166 1.35 XR- 1489AN Quad Line Receiver 3.55 divider for lowest -priced ultra -stable 5x7 crosshatch or 56 XR -13109 PLL Stereo Decoder 3.10 226 RED 5.25 5053 RED 5.35 MV50 RED $.30 LM308M 1.20 LM709CH .45 LM3054CN 1.50
74170 2.25 XR- 3469ÁP Quad Line Receiver 3.20 XR- 1310EP PLL Stereo Decoder 3.10 LM309H
7442 .59
XR-1568M 1.15 Volt Tracking Voltage Regulator 10.73 dot patterns. AC powered. $31.95 complete kit; $41.95 XR -1800P PLL Stereo Decoder 3.10
226 YELLOW .30 5053 YELLOW .40 1.75 LM709CN .45 SG45D1T 2.40
7443 .85 74173 8.75
Voltage Regulator 5.35 226 GREEN .30 5053 GREEN .40 216 - MV5024 LM309K 1.50 LM710CH .90 SG4501N 2.40
7444 .85 74173 1.35 XR-15689 *15 2.39 assembled. Postpaid in USA, Canada. Information avail- WAVEFORM GENERATORS
226 ORANGE .30 5053 ORANGE .40 5053 - MV5053 LM310H 1.60 LM710CN .90 LM5000K 7.50
7445 .79 1.15 XR-22069 Stereo e Decoder 8.35 XR.205 Waveform Generator 8.30 LM310M
7446 .87 74175 .99 XR-22069 Monolithic Function Generator able free. Photolume Corporation. Dept. PE -115, 118 East XR2206CP Monolithic Function Generator
1.80 LM711CH .90
.87 74176 .79 XR -2206 Monolithic Function Generator 7.67 SPECIAL 4.39
7447 Monolithic Function Generator 4.61 28th Street, New York, New York 10016. XR- 2207CP Voltage- Controlled Oscillator 3.75 C-AOS
7448 .85 74177 .79 XR- 2206C9 3.83 OTHER EXAR IC'S DISPLAYS o 89888gB9 -9 10up
7450 .15 74178 1.95 XR-2206CP Monolithic Function Generator 11.50 FREE CATALOG. Kits and components. ELS Electronics, XR- 1468C9 Duel + 15V Tracking Regulator
1
1-9 10up 1 -9 10up
7451 .15 74179 1.95 XR -2207M Voltage- Controlled Oscillator 5.81 SPECIAL 2.90 40004E .26 .22 40224E 1.11 1.00 40514E 1.34 1.13
7453 .15 74180 .79 XR -22075 Voltage- Controlled Oscillator Box 581, Westbury, N.Y. 11590. XR -14889 Quad Line Driver 5.70 LITRONIX 40014E .26 .22 4023AE
7454 .15 74181 2.40 XR-2207P Voltage- Controlled Oscillator 5.03 XR- 1489AN Quad Line Receiver .26 .22 4052AE 1.34 1.33
3.55 4.70 EP 9125 4002 A E .26 .22 40244E .90 .88 40534E
7460 .15 74182 .69 XR- 2207CN Voltage -Controlled Oscillator 2.85 POWER Supplies. H.O. Transistor Throttles, Signal Gen- XR- 2208CP Operational Multiplier RED OLE«) 6.00 1.34 1.33
7470 .28 74184 1.95 XR- 22070P Voltage-Control led Oscillator 13.30 XR-2211CP FSK Demodulator /Tone Decoder
5.10 DL81 RED 6.00 9 -DIGIT DISPLAY 4004AE 5.83 5.82 4025AE .26 .22 40554E 2.68 2.00
7472 .28 74185 1.85 XR-220BM Operational Multiplier 6.65 erators, Signal Compressors. Free Catalog. Minitron, Box XR -2261 Monolithic Proportional Servo IC System
6.60 DL10 RED 6.00 $7.90 40064E 1.35 1.34 40264E 3.72 3.70 4056AE 2.43 1.86
7473 .34 74186 13.95 XR -2208N Operational Multiplier 5.93 DL10A RED 4.00 1/8" Character Ht. 40074E .26 .22 40274E .60 .50 40604E 1.50 1.25
7474 .34 74188 4.75 XR-2208P Operational Multiplier 184, Anoka, Minnesota 55303. w/4 ea. Driver Transistor 3.70 4008AE 1.79 1.78 40284E .98 .90 40664E
7475 .49 74190 1.33 XR- 2208CN Operational Multiplier 4.19 OPCOA OL101 RED 4.90 Compact, Thin PC .90 .72
7476 .35 74191 1.33 XR- 2208CP
3.89 SLA1 RED 225 DL57 RED 9.90 Pkg., Wide Viewing 4009A
40104E
E .60 .50 4029AE 1.27 1.16 4069AE .38 .34
FSK DeodulatorP 5.67 7400N TTL .59 .50 40304E .44 .37 4071 A E
7480 .48 74192 1.10 XR- 2211C9 m Tone Decoder 5.15 SLAI1 GREEN 3.50 DL6 1 RED 12.00 Angle 4011AE .26 .22 40334E
.26 .22
FSK Demodulator/Tone Decoder 3.01 3.00 4076AE
7481
7482
7483A
7484
.99
.69
.78
1.95
74193
74194
74195
74196
1.10
1.05
.74
.99
XR-2211CP
XR -2240M
XR -22409
XR-2240P
Programmable Timer /Counter
Programmable Timer /Counter
Programmable Timer /Counter
14.63
6.59
5.39 CLOCK KIT 2995 PPD 7400N $.13
74019
7402N .14
.16
7443N .95
7444N 1.05
7445 N .90
74104N
74105N
74107N
1.20
.50
.30
74165N
74166N
74170N
1.30
1.30
2.50 XCITON
OL33
DL44
RED
RED
DL402 RED
4.00
6.00
4.00 ELECTRONIC
4012AE
4013AE
40144E
.26
.47
1.49
.22
.40
1.25
4035AE
40404E
1.27
1.49
1.25
40414E 4.06 4.05
1.16 4081.4E
4508AE
1.68 1.48
.26 .25
2.30 2.20
1.08 74197 .89 Programmable Timer /Counter 4.67 wiwe "TTiTiiT 7403N .16 7446N .90 74109N .90 74173N 1.50 DL701 RED 3.40 ARRAYS 4015AE
4510AE 1.98 1.46
7485 XR- 2240CN 3.59 XAN72 RED 1.26 .90 4042AE

""
2.00 D L704 RED 2.25 .75 .64 45164E 1.98 1.46
7486 .34 74198 1.69 XR-2240CP Programmable Timer /Counter 7.91 Parts 7404N .19 7447N .80 74110N .72 74174N 1.10 XAN52 GREEN 2.00 DL707 RED EA1500AJ 4016AE .56 .45 4043AE .60 .50 45184E
7489 2.35 74199 1.69 XR -2556 Dual 555 Timer 7405N .20 74489 .80 74114N .93 74175N 1.20 2.35 1.28 .98
Dual 555 Timer
2.83 DL747 RED 1-24 $21.00 4017AE 1.20 1.00 40444E .60 .50 45204E
7490 .49 74221 1.50 XR-2556CP 2.39 P.C. Boards 7406N .29 7450N .16 74118N 1.52 74176N 1.25 2.50 40184E
1.28 .98
7491
7492
7493
.79
.49
.49
74246
74247
74248
1.95
1.85
1.75
XR-2556CP
XR-2567M
XR- 2567CN
Dual 555 Timer
Dual 567 Tone Decoder
Dual 567 Tone Decoder
12.70
5.92 Il ii l `{ ;' Instructions
7407N
7408N
.29
.18
74519
7453N
.16
.16
74121N
74122N
.45
.45
74177N 1.40
741809 .73 OPTOISOLATORS
Ll
L12
1.30
1.40
25
100
16.80
14.00 4019AE
4020AE
1.49
.52
1.49
1.25
.44
1.25
40474E
4048AE
40494E
3.54 3.53
1.43 1.42
.52
45284E
4901AE
4911AE
2.30 2.20
.43 .36
7494
7495
7498
.79
.74
.79
74249
74251
74265
1.75
1.40
.85
XR- 25670 Dual 567 Tone Decoder 3.88
O1111 ¡- DALLAS 4214 N. 19th S.
7409N .20
7410N .18
7411N .26
7454N
7460N
7470N
.16
.16
.30
74123N
74125N
74126N
.70
.50
.50
741819 3.00
74182N .70
74184N 2.00
MONSANTO
MCT2 1.35
L16
L74
L D74
L074
1.80
1.35
1.75
3.40
EA 1500ASJ
124 $16.00
25 14.40
40214E 1.34 1.25 40504E .52
.50
.50
.43 .36

74100 1.25 74273 2.75 7412N .33 7472N .30 74128N .90 741859 2.29 100 12.00
74104
74105
.43
.43
74278
74279
2.45
.95 PLASTIC POWER METAL JONES Phoenix, AZ 85016 7413N .58
7414N 1.23
7473N
7474N
.37 74132N 1.00 741889 4.80 MICROPROCESSORS
.32 74136N .95
74107
74109
.34
.74
74283
74284
1.75
4.50
TRANSISTORS TRANSISTORS 7416N .28 7475N .59 74141N 1.20
74190N
74191N
1.20
1.20
.54 74285 4.50 TIP29A NPN IA 6011 5 .45 25696 2N2222A
S .39 .19 7417N .33 7476N .32 74145N 1.00 74192N 1.20
74110
74111
74116
74118
.74
1.98
1.35
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other countries outside the U.S. MAGNETS. All types. Specials -20 disc, or 10 bar, or 2 stick. TO -18 200V lA $1.75 DO -33 -A 3 DIG. LED
5 Heath Company 74. 75. 76. 77 CAPACITORS Full Wave Bridges
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35 Hewlett Packard 14.15 35V at .47 OF TANT 5/51.00
166TW. Mason. Ohio 45040. Randallstown, Maryland 21133. 41/2 "x61/2" single sided epoxy board, 35V at 6.8 OF TANT 3 /51.00
MAN -1 READOUT ...51.75 PRV 2A 6A 25A
36 Hufco 110 1/16" thick, unetched MAN-3 READOUT ...$1.00
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P 5.45
CD 201 100x100 4 WATT IR
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2N4891 WT 5.45 $145.00 CD 110 LINEAR 256X1 BIT SELF SCANNING
94 ER900 TRIGGER DIODES EPA 711.7 LEVEL Diode Array Optical
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2N173 1.75 2N1136 1.35 2N2222 .25 .50 2N3773 3.00 2N4409 .20 43 Labtronics Incorporated 99
2SC614 3.80 2SC777 4.75 2SC1173 1.25 2SC1760 2.15 S12095 3.50 2N6028 PROG. U.IT. $ 50 Tape Readers $5.95 DATA $125.00
2N178 .90 2N1142 2.25 2N2222A .30 2N3053 .30 2N3819 .32 2N4410 .25 44 Lafayette Radio Electronics
2SC615 3.90 2SC778 3.25 2SC1226A 1.25 2SC1816 5.50 SK3048 3.25 45 Low cost digital volt meter kit contains
2N327A 1.15 2N1302 .25 2N2270 .40 2N3054 .70 2N3823 .70 2N4416 .75 SANKEN AUDIO POWER AMPS
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Si 1010 G 10 WATTS S 6.90
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per epoxy board, 41/2-x6" DRILLED not supplied, accurate to _ onecou nt, has
2SC699 4.75 2SC781 3.00 2SC1243 1.50 2SF8 3.00 2SK19 1.75 2N338A 1.05 2N1420 .20 2N2324 1.35 2N3247 3.40 2N3903 .20 2N4443 1.20 47 McIntosh Laboratory. Inc 107 and ETCHED which will hold up to 21 Si 1050 G 50 WATTS $24.95
.70 2SC789 1.00 25C1306 4.75 HEP -S 3001 3.25 251(30 range of one ms to 1.999VDC. It features
2SC710 1.00 2N398B .90 2N1483 .95 2N2325 2.00 2N3250 .30 2N3904 .20 2N4852 .55 48 NITS single 14 pin IC's or 8, 16 or LSI DIP LINEAR CIRCUITS
63 one 5V power supply the oscilla torls bu It
2SC711 .70 2SC796 3.15 2SC1306-1 4.90 2SD235 1.00 251(33 1.20 2N404 .30 2N1540 .90 2N2326 2.85 2N3375 6.50 2N3905 .20 2N5061 .30 IC's with busses for power supply con- i

2SC1307 5.75 49 Martin Research 103 nector. $5.25 into the chip. Overall dimensions LM 309K 5V IA REGULATOR 51.35
2SC735 .70 2SC799 4.25 MRF8004 3.00 2N443 1.75 2N1543 2.70 2N2327 3.80 2N3393 .17 2N3906 .25 2N5064 .50 723 -40 +4011 REGULATOR
50 Maxell Corporation of America 11/2-x3 "x5" $44.00 S 54
2SC756 3.00 2SC802 3.75 2SC1307-1 6.00 4004 3.00 351(40 4.50 2N456 1.10 2N1544 .80 2N2328 4.20 2N3394 2N3925 3.75 2N5130 .20 93 301/746 -Hi Per. Op. Amp 5.28
2SC765 9.50 2SC803 4.00 2SC1377 5.50 4005 3.00 3SK45 4.50 2N501A 3.00 2N1549 1.25 2N2329 4.75 2N3414 .17 2N3954 3.50 2N5133 .15 51 Midland International SECOND COVER MT -2 PHOTO TRANS S 60 UL IC SERIES 307 OP AMP S 28
2SC766 10.15 2SC839 .85 2SC1449 3.50 40080 1.25 3SK49 4.50 2N508A .45 2N1551 2.50 2N2368 .25 2N3415 2N3954A 3.75 2N5138 .15 52 Mini Micro Mari 118
RED. YELLOW, GREEN OR AMBER 74L00- .26 7476- .35 CA 3047 Hl PERFORM OP AMP $.95
2N555 .45 2N1552 3.25 2N2369 .25 2N3416 .19 2N3955 2.45 2N5198 3.75
LARGE LED'S 5.20 EA. 7400- .14 7480- .48 CA 3089 FM IF SYSTEM $3.25
SRI Schools S.II 7401- LM 320T 5. 12, 15 OR 24V
8, 9, 10, 11 14 PIN DIP SOCKETS .15 7483- .75
JAPANESE TRANSISTORS 2N652A
2N677C
2N706
6.00
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2N1557
2N1560
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2N2484
2N2712
2N2894
.32 2N3417
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.40 2N3553
.20
1.85
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2N3958
2N4037
1.25
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2N5296 .50
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2SA316 .75 258235 1.75 2SC460 .70 2SC 828 .75 2SC1756 1.25 2N711 .50 2N1613 .30 2N2904 .25 2N3565 .20 2N4124 .20 2N5369 .20 56 PAIA Electronics, Inc 82
7406- .35 7492- .49 POS REG. 10 -220 51.75

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10 WATT 2ENERS 7407- .33 7493- .49 101 OPER. AMP.. HI PERFORM 5 75
2SA473 .75 258303 .65 2SC478 .80 2SC829 .75 2N711B 2N1711 .30 2N2904A .30 2N3638 .20 2N4126 .20 2N5400 .40 57 PanaVise 105 3.9, 4.7, 2. 18. OR 22V s 75 EA. 7408- .18 7495- .74 LM 308 Oper. Amp.. Low Power 51 05
2SA483 1.95 2SB324 1.00 25C491 2.50 2SC830 1.60 25030 .95 2N718 .25 2N1907 4.10 2N2905 .25 2N3642 .20 2N4141 .20 2N5401 .50 55 Pathcdm,lnc
1 WATT ZENERS 7409- .18 7496- .79 747 DUAL 741 S 65
92 556 -DUAL TIMER $1.30
2SA489 .80 258337 2.10 2SC497 1.60 2SC839 .85 2SD45 2.00 2N718A .30 2N2060 1.85 2N2905A .30 2N3643 .15 2N4142 .20 2N5457 .35 Pehaco Corporation
4.7, 5.6, 10, 12, 15, 18, OR 22V f N EA. 7410- .15 74107- .34 537-PRECISION OP. AMP. $2.65
2SA490 .70 258367 1.60 2SC515 .80 250945 .65 2SD65 .75 2N720A .50 2N2102 .40 2N2906 .25 2N3645 .15 2N4143 .20 2N5458 .30 80 81 7411- .25 74121- .38 LM 3900 -QUAD OP. AMP. 49
.70 .95 2SC1010 .80 2SD68 .90 2N918 .35 2N2218 2N2906A 2N3646 .14 2N4220A .45 58 Phase Linear Corporation 97 7412- .30 74123- .74 LM 324 -QUAD 741
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2SA505 258370 .65 2SC 535 .25 7413- .45 74125- .54 $1.50
2SA564 .50 258405 .85 2SC536 .65 25C1012 .80 2SD72 1.00 2N930 .25 2N2218A .30 2N2907 .25 2N3730 1.50 2N4234 .95 59 Pickering & Co., Inc. THIRD COVER 7414-1.45 560-PHASE LOCK LOOP $2.00
PRV lA 3A 12A 50A 125A
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2SA628 .65 258407 1.65 2SC537 .70 2SC1051 2.50 2SD88 1.50 2N956 .30 2N2219 .25 2N2907A .30 2N3731 2.75 2N4400 .20 60 Poly Palis 113 7416- .33 74150- .92 02.00
100 .06 .14 .30 .80 7417- .33 74151- .69 565-PHASE LOCK LOOP
2SA643 .85 2S8415 .85 2SC563 2.50 2SC1061 1.65 250151 2.25 61 Projector -Recorder Belt Corp 566 FUNCTION GEN. $2.00
2SA647 2.75 258461 1.25 2SC605 1.00 2SC1079 3.75 250170 2.00
108 200 r .20 7420- .15 74153- .79 567-TONE DECODER $2.00
.85 258463 .80 2SC1096 1.20 2SD180 2.75 SILICON UNIJUNCTIONS INTEGRATED CIRC. RECTIFIERS 62 Radio Shack 23 400 .09 .25 NOM FRSirelT 7425- .27 74154-1.05
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2SA682
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2SC642
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2SA699 1.30 2SB476 1.25 2SC643 3,75 2SC1166 .70 2SD300 2.50 80 Sencore 91
7432- .24 74163- .95 FCO 810 OPTOISOLATOR $.80
7437- .29 74164-1.10
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Soli 127 7438- .29 74165-1.10 1458 DUAL OP AMP S.65
25A705 .55 258492 1.25 2SC681 2.50 25C1172134.25 25D315 .75 2N2647 To-18 .60 709C OP. AMP. .25 N4002 .70 6.00 7440- .15 74173-1.35 LM 380 -2W AUDIO AMP $1.10
83 Southwest Technical Products Corp 89 REGULATED MODULAR LM 377 -2W STERO AUDIO AMP 52.50
2SA815 .85 258495 .95 2SC684 2.10 2SC1209 .55 250318 .95 2N6027 PUT To-92 .55 741C OP. AMP. .25 N4003 .80 7.00 POWER SUPPLIES 7441- .95 74175- .95
LM 301- STEREO PREAMP 51.50
2SA816 .85 258507 .90 2SC687 2.50 2SC1213 .75 250341 .95 2N6028 PUT To-92 .70 CA3066 3.90 N4004 .90 8.00 84 Sphere Corporation 5 7442- .59 74177- .75
LM 382 -DUAL AUDIO PREAMP
6.35 N4005 9.00 + -15VDC AT 100ma 115VAC INPUT$24.95 7445- .79 74181 -2.30 51.50
258511 .70 2SC696 2.35 2SC1226 1.25 250350 3.25 D0E37 To-18 .25 CA3068 1.00 70 Sphere Corporation 7
7446- .87 74192-1.10 LM 311 -HI PER. COMPARATOR S.95
5VDC AT 1A, 115VAC INPUT $19.95 LM 319 -Dual Hi Speed Comp
2SB22 .65 2SC 712 .70 2SC1243 1.50 2SD352 .80 MC1305 1.45 N4006 1.10 10.00 71 Stereo Discounters 100 12V.5Á 7447- .87 74193 -1.10 51.10
24.95 LM 339 -QUAD COMPARATOR
25854 .70 2SC206 1.00 2SC713 .70 2SC1293 .85 25D380 5.70 7400 .15 N4007 1.20 11.00 72 Surplus Center 125 7448- .85 74195- .74 51.25
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25856 .70 2SC240 1.10 2SC732 .70 2501308 4.75 2SD389 .90 4148 (IN914)
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POPULAR ELECTRONICS
 If you were to replace any of your present
components, would you know exactly what its successor
would be? And then buy it without further consideration?
Perhaps. But we think it more likely that you would look
for more information, either in a music /equipment
Would you recommen magazine or from a knowledgeable friend. Probably
from both.
Which brings us to turntables ...and Dual.
your turntabl Each year we hear from a sampling of Dual
owners in response to a lengthy questionnaire. A high

to your best friend._.. percentage tell us they're now on their second Dual. An
even higher percentage formerly owned manual
turntables. And nearly all rate their Duals as either
"excellent" or "good"
Although there are other fine turntables, few
match Dual's reputation for quality performance and
reliability, and none match Dual's operational versatility.
For example, if you want to be able to play records in
sequence, you have four single -play /multi -play Duals
to choose from. If you simply want fully automatic
convenience in a single -play -only turntable, you have
two to choose from. And there is now a semi-
automatic Dual.
The way a tonearm is moved to and from the
record is not critical. Nor is the type of drive system.
What is critical is how faithfully the tonearm permits the
stylus to follow the contours of the groove and how
accurately and quietly the platter rotates. To compromise
with quality in these respects can risk damage to your
precious records and produce sounds which were
never recorded.
Every Dual, from the 1225 to the CS701, provides
more precision than you may ever need. Which is why
more component owners -audio experts, hifi editors,
record reviewers and readers of the music /equipment
magazines -own Duals than any other turntable.
There's no better recommendation we can offer
you. Or that you can offer to your best friend. Unless you
happen to own a Dual yourself.

Dual 1225. Fully automatic, single- play /multi -play. Viscous damped
cue -control, pitch -control. 10 %' platter. $139.95, less base.
Dual 1226, with cast platter, rotating single -play spindle, $169.95.
Dual 1228, with gimballed tonearm, synchronous motor, illuminated
strobe, variable tracking angle, $199.95.
ual 1225
Dual 1249. Fully automatic, single- play/multi -play. Belt drive.
12" dynamically -balanced platter. $279.95, less base. Full -size single -
play models include: Dual 510, semi -automatic, $199.95; Dual 601,
fully automatic, $249.95. (Dual CS601, with base and cover, $270.)
Dual CS701. Fully automatic, single-play.D.C. brushless, electronic
direct drive motor; tuned anti- resonance filters. $400, including
base and cover.

Dual 1249

Dual CS701

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