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They're out there and YOU can hear them! FM subcarrier signals are broadcast by many standard FM stations; they carry music, news, and much more. Be sure to check out Bruce Elving's article on page 8 for details.
Click on this link to read an excerpt from Both XM Radio And Sirius Radio are vying for your attention - and dollars! Get the inside scoop on these new satellite radio services in this months "Radio Resources" column by Gordon West beginning on page 14. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Radio Resources Banks, attenuators, channels and CTCSS all mean something to seasoned scanner users, but if you're new to the radio monitoring hobby or just want to keep tabs on local action and are thinking about getting a new scanner, read Ken Reiss' article on page 59. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Overheard "Midland-1 Listens" is Midland Radio's new campaign designed to get personal radio users across America using channel 1 as a meet-'n-greet channel. We're giving their idea a thumbs-up and hope you will too. Be sure to read Rich Arland's "Homeland Security" column this month for details on the Midland-1 Listens program, and how you can do your mobile installation right - the first time! Click on this link to read an excerpt from Homeland Security So you're a ham and want to operate portable. Getting out of the shack and into the world is easier than you might think. This month's "Ham Discoveries" column by Kirk Kleinschmidt on page 24 gives you the step-by-step know-how, and includes details on everything from portable power to antennas. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Ham Discoveries Voice of The Abnormal and Space aliens on your radio? Trust me, there's much more to Pirate & Alternative radio than just music. Check out Ed Teachs' column on page 27. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Pirate & Alternative Radio SkySweep is a Microsoft Windows based program that provides a unique integrated software environment that allows you to “build” a virtual device through the use of multiple components. This month in his "Computer-Assisted Radio Monitoring" column, Joe Cooper takes us on a new journey with computers; a look at SkySweep (marketed in the U.S. by Computer-Aided Technologies) and using virtual components to enhance your monitoring. It all begins on page 28. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Computer-Assisted Radio How about a show of hands - how many of you have heard all 50 states on the radio? It's not the easiest goal, but it can be done. This month, our Broadcast Technology columnist, Bruce Conti has compiled a complete list of AM radio targets that will help you get started. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Broadcast Technology The questions about the ionosphere are as old as radio itself. This month, Tomas Hood, Mr. Radio Propagation, helps us understand the ionosphere and how signals get from here to there. If you think you're an expert in radio wave propagation, pull up a chair, and learn a little bit more by reading this month's "Propagation Corner" on page 45. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Propagation Corner Take a trip back to 1934 this month in Peter Bertini's "Wireless Connection" column on page 53. There you'll be treated to the mighty Philco 16B, The Largest Cathedral Radio Ever Made! Click on this link to read an excerpt from Wireless Connection This month's "Utility Radio Review," beginning on page 63, is chock full of your utility loggings - and a special write-up you won't want to miss. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Utility Radio Review This month's "Plane Sense" column by Bill Hoefer is more than a tribute to our astronaut heroes, it's an inspiration from the radio community to continue the mission! Check out Bill's list of amateur repeaters that rebroadcast Space Shuttle audio beginning on page 69. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Plane Sense While Germany has ended North American and Pacific shortwave service, there is still good news out there in shortwaveland - and it's right here in this month's "Global Information Guide" by Gerry Dexter. There's news from Libya, Cuba and a whole lot more including dozens of your shortwave broadcast loggings beginning on page 74. Click on this link to read an excerpt from Global Information Guide Was it a loose wire or something Bill did? Check out this month's "Loose Connection" column on page 80 and find out! Click on this link to read an excerpt from Loose Connection Once again, thanks for visiting the Popular Communications website! Remember, Pop'Comm is your monitoring magazine; we're always listening to you and encourage your support with loggings, letters and photos.
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