CATALOGUESPRING 2011 Version 1.0 Archive TV Publications DX-TV Equipment Aerials & Accessories Specialist Products HS PUBLICATIONS 7 Epping Close, Derby DE22 4HR, UK Tel: 01332 38 16 99 E-mail:
[email protected] 1 ARCHIVE TV PUBLICATIONS MUSIC CDs DVDs CLOCKS Thank you for requesting our catalogue. HS Publications was established in 1975 when Keith Hamer and Garry Smith launched ‘Guide to Worldwide Television Test Cards’, a World-wide seller. Today, many products are unique and exclusive to HS Publications. Our specialised DX-TV equipment is used throughout the World and our D-100 converters have received enthusiastic praise in various technical journals over the years. Last year we launched our low-cost domestic UHF TV or FM/DAB aerial kits, including cable and fixings, from £9.95 (see Page 15). We also supply aerials and accessories sourced from famous brand names at competitive prices for digital TV upgrading. DX-TV EQUIPMENT AERIALS AMPLIFIERS SPLITTERS FILTERS MASTS CONNECTORS ACCESSORIES SATELLITE UK DELIVERY CHARGE IS PER ORDER NOT PER ITEM And when you subscribe to TV Graphics Review or TeleRadio News there is FREE UK P&P on items such as publications, DVDs and clocks. Delivery charges, Ordering Information, Overseas supplements and an Order Form can be found towards the end of the catalogue. You can save this pdf on your PC, disk or USB memory stick for easy access. Feel free to pass on a copy to your friends. This catalogue is updated regularly and you can request an update anytime by emailing us at
[email protected] IF OUR WHOLESALERS STOCK IT, WE CAN SUPPLY IT! The catalogue product range is representative and we can supply hundreds of other items. So if you can’t see what you want, please contact us with your requirements. NAVIGATING THIS CATALOGUE USE THE PAGE CLOCKER ON YOUR TOOLBAR OR USE THE ‘FIND’ FUNCTION AND ENTER BASIC KEYWORDS • • • • • UHF Aerials, Amplifiers, Splitters & Hardware from Page 13 SPECIALIST DX-TV PRODUCTS from Page 4 FM & DAB Aerials Pages 11, 12 & 15 SATELLITE – LNBS and Accessories Page 19 ARCHIVE TV (Books, DVDs, CDs & Clocks) from Page 27 2 FREE VHF/UHF (BANDS I, III, FM, UHF) VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER (MAINS) WHEN YOU SPEND £100 OR MORE ON AERIALS, AMPLIFIERS, FILTERS, SPLITTERS, COMBINERS, HARDWARE & SATELLITE. OFFER ENDS 15.02.11 DVD OFFER BUY ONE DVD, GET ONE FREE See Page 33 OFFER ENDS 31.03.11 FREE UK P&P ON OUR 2009 + 2010 TV GRAPHIC REVIEW PACKS WITH COLOUR CD (8 ISSUES) See Page 28 OFFER ENDS 31.03.11 KEEP UP-TO DATE WITH OUR PRODUCTS RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR £2 OFF A MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION WITH ANY ORDER FROM THIS CATALOGUE OF £20 OR MORE SATELLITE - NEW FOR 2011 • A new extensive range of high-gain aerials and amplifiers including Triax/Wolsey low-noise mast-heads and distribution systems including IR bypass. • Also, LNBs for satellite upgrading from only £8.99. • Plus a wide selection of mast accessories – even a garden mast kit! IF OUR WHOLESALERS STOCK IT, WE CAN SUPPLY IT! REMEMBER – THE RANGE OF PRODUCTS SHOWN IN OUR CATALOGUE IS REPRESENTATIVE AND WE CAN SUPPLY MANY OTHER ITEMS AND MAKES. INTERESTED IN BBC TEST CARD MUSIC? Keith Hamer presents an occasional themed session of past test card memorabilia during Mark Ford’s Sunday Lunch radio show which is aired between 1300-1500 on community radio station Erewash Sound FM. David Miles (BBC presenter and Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast fame) has kindly recorded th the trailers. The next scheduled test card music session is on Sunday January 16 , 2011. Erewash Sound FM broadcasts to Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and parts of Staffordshire on 96.8MHz and also on-line at: www.erewashsound.com 3 THE UK’S LONGEST RUNNING DX-TV MAGAZINE, LAUNCHED IN 1983. AS WELL AS TRANSMITTER LISTINGS AND NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, THE LOGS SECTION FEATURES PICTURES AND RECEPTION REPORTS IN FULL. Back issues are available which are ideal for research purposes, i.e. F2 DX (1989-1992 and 1999-2001) and the classic Sporadic-E and tropospheric openings of the 80’s and 90’s. Let us know your requirements. Subscription (6 Issues): £12.50 UK, £15.50 Europe. Outside Europe P.O.A. Includes Postage. Published bi-monthly with occasional Sporadic-E Specials. Back and Sample issues £2 each (4 for £6). INTRODUCTORY OFFER RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR £2 OFF A MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION WITH ANY ORDER FROM THIS CATALOGUE OF £20 OR MORE You are entitled to FREE postage (UK/Eur) on our range of Publications, Videos and DVDs when you subscribe. Also free small ads for paid-up subscribers. 4 propagation. gable end and chimney installations. Includes test cards. • Examples of DX openings in progress from the mid-Eighties. Ideas for D-I-Y masts. Points From The Post – readers’ feedback . THE ‘GETTING STARTED’ PACKAGE THESE 5 ITEMS FOR ONLY £20 Order Code HSP410 Visit: www. recommendations.dx-tv.95 Order Code HSP10 MASTS – Practical Ideas for the DX-er By Keith Hamer & Garry Smith • • • • A tilt-over tower is every DX-ers dream but these are expensive. • Illustrated with pictures of DX reception to show just what can be achieved. Reception Logs and Pictures.co. DX receiving systems. • It discusses TV systems. channel allocations. All the latest news from around the World.95 Order Code DVD30 DX-TV FOR BEGINNERS By Simon Hamer • This publication by the late Simon Hamer provides encouragement with useful advice to assist anyone with their first attempts at DX-ing.DX-TV GETTING STARTED PACKAGE ONLY £20 DX-TV ON DVD • Shows the effects of Sporadic-E.warts and all! • Also the types of aerials and equipment used for successful reception. Guidance on safety and the practical aspects when planning mast structures. hints and tips. £5. Lots of useful ideas and practical advice for loft. £5. 5 . F2-layer ionization and enhanced Tropospherics . which have been used successfully over the years for DX-ing. teletext reception.95 Order Code HSP21 SAMPLE 2 SAMPLE COPIES See What’s Possible via the Ionosphere! • • • • Reception reports. recording using a normal VCR plus a section on Amateur and Mobile DX-ing.fsnet.uk for more information about the DX-TV hobby. Meteor-Shower. £19. Simple to use. Calibrated in DX channels. A wide IF bandwidth found on multi-system TV sets ‘sees’ a greater part of the band. resulting in background noise and unwanted signals.co. Manual IF bandwidth and gain £119. For the Japanese market we can tailor the radio output for the Japanese FM band (Prices upon request).95 with DX alarm fitted A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THIS CONVERTER AND THE MERITS OF BANDWIDTH REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE E-mail: GarrySmith@dx-tv. Feeds conventional TV at UHF (adjustable channel).uk D500 VISION-ONLY • • • • • • Ideal for Sporadic-E reception.fsnet. Covers 45-86MHz approx. D100 WITH MULTI-SYSTEM SOUND • • • • • • • Automatic/manual IF bandwidth and gain Covers Bands I/II/III & UHF Normal and extended tuning ranges Calibrated in DX channels.95 Order Code R20 Order Code R21 £184. For the US market we can supply the D100 calibrated in US channels (Prices upon request). Multi-system sound via FM radio (not supplied) Feeds conventional TV at UHF (adjustable channel) DX alarm (optional) £169.95 Order Code R25 EXPORT UNITS With EXPORT orders the PSU is NOT supplied with the D100 or D500 converters and this is reflected in the add-on supplements for AIRMAIL delivery. 6 .DX-TV CONVERTERS A reduced vision IF bandwidth is essential for retrieving weak signals from the noise and improving adjacent channel selectivity. A non-regulated 12V PSU rated at 500mA or more should provide sufficient voltage. Larger arrays include a clamp for masts of up to 50mm (2-inch) dia.B.g. THE HS explorer RANGE TYPE VF-1004 VF-1005 VF-1203 VF-1205 COVERS 45-70MHz 45-70MHz 45-110MHz 45-110MHz ELEMENTS GAIN LENGTH 4 5.5m alloy mast and loft mount. A watertight cable connector box is fitted as standard. An FM aerial (88-108MHz) may seem to work but it will not be very efficient for Bands I or III reception.95 Order Code D15 BAND I CROSSED DIPOLES • Ideal for confined locations where rotation is impractical (e. VF-1205 VF-1005 VF-1203 WIDEBAND DIPOLE • Ideal for TV and FM DX-ing – covers 45-110MHz.5dB 2800mm 3 3. • Includes 1.5m alloy mast and loft mount.95 £44. the dipoles can be connected for multi-directional coverage or used separately using two down-leads.5-in) seamless alloy and plugged. PRICE £49. The 45-110MHz antennas (D33 and D39) may be used for both TV and FM DX-ing. £28. Our range of specialised VHF-TV arrays feature a 25mm (1-in) square-section boom for rigidity and ruggedness.95 £59. • Horizontally polarized.BAND I/II AERIALS (45-110MHz) An aerial covering the appropriate frequencies is essential for effective DX reception. in a loft).0dB 900mm 5 5. • • • All multi-element designs feature a closely-coupled first-director element.95 CODE D28 D29 D33 D39 N.95 £29. while the elements are manufactured from 12. £23. • Includes 1.5dB 1500mm 5 6.5dB 1500mm Gain figures expressed are approximate.5mm (0.45 Order Code D17 7 . 95 Order Code D31 INSTALLATION KIT (LOFT MOUNT.65 Order Code D30 VF-500 ARRAY Single-boom • • • • 4 elements Band I and II + 9 elements Band III. Clamp for up to 50mm (2-inch) dia. Tunisia and Libya in Band III via Sporadic-E. Boom length 3000mm approx. • Less than 100cm square. CABLE.5m RG6 cable with coaxial plug.See INSTALLATION KITS (Page 20) FILTERS Page 9 INSTALLATION KITS Page 20 CONNECTORS & COAX CABLE Page 21 SPLITTERS & COMBINERS Page 22 SUPPORTS & BRACKETS Page 23 MASTS & FITTINGS Page 25 8 . 2-metres. 4-metres. £19. Just to give some idea of how effective it is. stub mast and loft fixing.0dB gain. Band III & DAB frequencies. £49. either when loft mounted or screwed to a baseboard. Airband. Includes 1.50 Order Code D01 WE CAN SUPPLY DIPOLES CUT TO ANY FREQUENCY SEE ‘CUSTOMISED AERIALS’ Page 10 ALLVHFARRAYS ALL-CHANNEL VHF-TV & FM ARRAYS VF-100 COMPACT • • • • • Single boom saves valuable mast space – a neat solution.00 WHEN PURCHASED WITH AN AERIAL . 2. FM band. our test array installed at only five metres above ground level has captured F2 exotics in Band I such as Thailand and Australia plus Algeria. Bands I/II (45-110MHz) > 3. masts. Band III (160-230MHz) > 6.5dB gain. Extendable over Band I. Bands I/II (45-110MHz) > 4. Rugged construction featuring a 25mm square boom for rigidity. Boom length 1800mm approx. Band III (160-230MHz) > 9. £69.0dB gain. Features two outputs for individual filtering and amplification options:1.45 Order Code D18 TELESCOPIC VHF DIPOLE • • • • Suitable for indoor or mobile use. Features two outputs for individual filtering and amplification options:1. 2. • Can be hand-held or orientated in any position using the L-mast and bracket. etc. CLIPS & PLUG) ONLY £6.5dB gain.BAND I LOOP WITH L-MAST • Ideal for exploiting nulls to help reduce interference. 8-elements. Clamp for up to 50mm (2-inch) dia. Take it on holiday! Can be used hand-held for tracing interference. masts. £14. £4. one output. NOW WITH F-SOCKETS. £22. £14.75MHz). £19. • A notch filter can dramatically reduce the impact of such interference and restore pictures on Channel R1. F-sockets. • Simple adjustment provides notch adjustment over the range 47-62MHz approx.HANDY GADGETS VARIABLE ATTENUATOR • Attenuation range: 0-20dB. Mains powered. baby alarms tend to blank out Channel R1 on 49. optimised for Channel R1 (49. one output. £14. One input. Coaxial sockets.95 EXCLUSIVE TO HS Order Code M91 DX-TV FILTERS THE HS RANGE OF FULLY-SCREENED FILTERS.95 Order Code C71 9 . With coax lead. • Diecast casing. • Variable gain: 0-14dB. BAND I NOTCH FILTER Reviewed in ‘Television’ magazine.95 Order Code M90 NEED A 12V DC VERSION FOR MOBILE USE? • VHF: 47-230MHz UHF: 470-862MHz. • 0-14dB gain. Ideal for mobile use. £19. One input. Dual powering: Mains or 12V DC.50 Order Code D01 VHF/UHF VARIABLE-GAIN AMPLIFIER • VHF: 47-230MHz UHF: 470-862MHz. F-sockets. November 2005 • In built-up areas. • 5-2000MHz • F-connectors.99 Order Code X60 TELESCOPIC DIPOLE (see Page 8) • Extends from DAB to Band I. • F-connectors. £9. Typical rejection: Up to 50dB. Coaxial sockets.99 Order Code X50 TWO-WAY SELECTOR SWITCH • VHF/UHF/Satellite.75MHz.95 Order Code C70 NOTCH FILTER (Channel R1 optimised) • Similar to above but with smaller tuning range. Band II Channels C and R4 or Band III.fsnet. Dipoles. F-sockets. such as breakthrough from local FM or TV transmitters. £5. Amateur Radio. If our wholesalers stock it.g. etc.uk 10 .95 Order Code HSP20 CAN’T SEE WHAT YOU WANT? Our product range is representative and we have access to thousands of items from a wide range of manufacturers. Multi-element Yagis and Ground Planes For TV or FM DX-ing.5mm plugged alloy elements. constructing simple masts. • Other topics include propagation. General Monitoring. e. £19. receiver requirements. High-quality materials used throughout –typically 25mm square boom construction with 12.F/9100 FM BAND REJECTOR • Adjust to minimise FM breakthrough on affected DX-ing channels. We can also conduct site surveys and reception evaluation. we can supply it! CUSTOMISED AERIALS We specialise in One-off or Multi-run production from your own design.95 Order Code C40 INTERFERENCE REMOVAL TIPS A HANDY REFERENCE GUIDE GUIDE TO DX-TV By Keith Hamer & Garry Smith • Discusses various ways of curing common types of interference. Stub filters and Phase cancellation are discussed. selecting aerials and amplifiers. Airband. TO DISCUSS YOUR AERIAL REQUIREMENTS Tel: 01332 38 16 99 or E-mail GarrySmith@dx-tv. • DC through-pass. the setting up of a shack and vision IF bandwidth reduction.co. Stub mast with 25 x 25mm (1-in x 1-in) clamp. the dipoles can be connected for multi-directional coverage or used separately using two down-leads. Weatherproof box with traditional screw terminals. • Mast clamp (up to 50mm 2-in dia.85 Order Code D84 THREE ELEMENT ARRAY • 4dB gain approx.00 WHEN PURCHASED WITH AN AERIAL . End or mid mounting.95 Order Code D85 FM DIPOLE • • • • Suitable for outdoor or loft. £34. £14.95 Order Code D80 CROSSED DIPOLES • Suitable for outdoor or loft installation. Clamp supplied. £19. FM DX-ing or for use in fringe reception areas.FM AERIALS A High-gain Low-noise FM amplifier is available – see Page 17 FMX-60 ‘EXPLORER’ 6-ELEMENT • • • • Rugged design with 25mm square boom and 12. horizontal or slant polarisation.).5mm plugged elements. CLIPS & PLUG) ONLY £6.5dB approx.See INSTALLATION KITS (Page 20) AMPLIFIERS Page 17 INSTALLATION KITS Page 20 CONNECTORS & COAX CABLE Page 21 SPLITTERS & COMBINERS Page 22 SUPPORTS & BRACKETS Page 23 MASTS & FITTINGS Page 25 11 .85 Order Code D86 TWO ELEMENT ‘H’ ARRAY • Can be orientated for vertical.99 Order Code D90 INSTALLATION KIT (LOFT MOUNT. • Mounted horizontally. Can be orientated for vertical. horizontal or slant polarisation.95 Order Code D82 SAC HALO FM £12. CABLE. Includes mast clamp (up to 50mm 2-in dia. • Includes stand-off arm and clamp for 25mm (1-in) masts. Gain up to 6. NOW £18. • 3dB gain approx. £24.). £27. £12. 8dB gain. 8. £24. Clamp supplied. 7.See INSTALLATION KITS (Page 20) AMPLIFIERS Page 17 INSTALLATION KITS Page 20 CONNECTORS & COAX CABLE Page 21 SPLITTERS & COMBINERS Page 22 SUPPORTS & BRACKETS Page 23 MASTS & FITTINGS Page 25 AIRBAND AERIALS DIPOLE • Stand-off arm with clamp for up to 50mm masts. CABLE.95 Order Code D45 TRIAX 5-ELEMENT DAB • End mount.50 VF-3008 8-ELEMENT Order Code D41 Order Code D42 DAB DIPOLE • Weatherproof connector box.95 Order Code D50 HS BAND III AERIAL (175-230MHz) • Rugged design with weatherproof connector box and 25mm square boom. 3. F/B 12dB £25.00 WHEN PURCHASED WITH AN AERIAL .5dB gain). • Stand-off arm with clamp for up to 50mm (2-in) masts. £19.25dB gain. • Ideal for mobile work. • Available in 6-element (Approx.95 Order Code A01 GROUND PLANE • With clamp for up to 50mm masts.85 VF-3006 6.ELEMENT £32. CLIPS & PLUG) ONLY £6. • 3-elements.BAND III & DAB AERIALS A High-gain Low-noise Band III/DAB amplifier is available – see Page 17 BLAKE BAND III AERIAL (175-230MHz) • Lightweight design for Band III TV DX-ing (175-230MHz) or DAB reception. £13.5dB gain) or 8-element (Approx.95 Order Code D45 INSTALLATION KIT (LOFT MOUNT.95 Order Code A02 12 . Features a director ahead of each ‘X’ assembly. gain: 11 dBi. reliability and cost-effectiveness for UHF digital TV reception and DX-TV.792kg £19. V: 42 deg. FRACARRO Sigma 6HD • • • • Up to 17dB gain.WIDEBAND UHF AERIALS PERFORMANCE PLUS PRODUCTS Best products in terms of quality. Beamwidth 28 deg. Beamwidth: (-3dB) ° +/-28 • F-connector. Ideal for mobile work. • Gain: 15dB.95 Order Code FR15 FRACARRO UHF LOG-PERIODIC • Exceptionally clean polar response. performance. • F-connection.95 LIMITED QUANTITY Order Code TD50 SAC TRIPLE BOOM • 50-element CAI benchmarked. • Gain: 10-14dB. Anti-ghost for difficult reception areas.5dB. Horiz. Weight: 0.95 LIMITED QUANTITY Order Code TD51 STANDARD JBB/4 UHF GRID £36. • F-connection. Beamwidth H: 37 deg. £29. F-connector and double reflector Space-age appearance. £29. CAI benchmarked. £39. £32. Looped directors give high directivity and almost total absence of side lobes. F/B ratio: 28 deg. • Front-to-back ratio: 36dB. £59.60 Order Code FR20 ‘DX SPECIAL’ 32-ELEMENT UHF GRID WITH DIRECTORS • • • • The ultimate in UHF grids! The JBB/4 grid plus our unique director kit. Gain up to 13.80 Order Code FR10 FRACARRO BLU420F • 42-element Bow-tie director chain. F/B ratio: 26 deg. 14dB gain.95 Order Code SA05 13 .85 Order Code SA01 SAC MUX MASTER 71 • 71-element wideband with double-loop director chain. Plastics contain fibreglass particles for incredible strength. Max. • Boom length 1050mm. Features a 13dB integral amplifier providing extra gain when powered.5dBi. £32. £37.50 Order Code T70 TELEVES DAT-75 ‘ULTRA’ . • Gain up to 19dBi. • Combines the benefits of a wideband UHF grid and high-gain Yagi £69.90 Order Code TD85 TELEVES DAT HD AERIAL WITH INTEGRAL AMPLIFIER + PSU • • • • • Asymmetrical directors to reduce ghosts. Beamwidth +/-15 deg.95 Order Code TD80 TELEVES V HD • • • • Based on a dipole and 'corner' reflector. F/B Ratio: 23dB CAI benchmark Standard 2. 16. £39. F/B ratio: 24 dB. Weight 1. F/B ratio: 25dB.Weight 1.just align the antenna and let the BOSS-Tech device automatically adjust the output signal level! NOW ONLY £63.6kg.5dBi gain approx. Fully shielded diecast junction box featuring F-connector.13-15 dB. Gain: 15dB. Gain .See INSTALLATION KITS (Page 20) 14 .a must for poor and fringe reception areas.1. Don't worry about the signal strength . • F-connection. £31. Front-to-back ratio: >27dB.5dB. Unique triple array design .63 kg. Length 1220mm.The big one! • 75 elements.TRIAX UNIX-52 • 52-element with X-director chain. CABLE. CLIPS & PLUG) ONLY £6.54 Order Code T30 WOLSEY HG10 • • • • 52-element.65 Order Code T24 TRIAX DIGI TRIPLE-BOOM • Gain: 15.64kg. • Gain: 14. Beam Width H: 32 dB.00 WHEN PURCHASED WITH AN AERIAL . For weak reception areas.95 WITH 12V STABILISED PSU Order Code TD91 INSTALLATION KIT (LOFT MOUNT. Hor. Robust and compact antenna (only 89cm long). • Boom length 1300mm. Beamwidth +/-14 deg. V: 35dB CAI Standrd 2 (CAI/AB 143) Weight . coupler.9dBi gain.00 pack of 4 (Page 21) Coaxial Plugs £2.DIGITAL UPGRADING QUALITY INSTALLATION KITS BUT AT LOW PRICES INCLUDES AERIAL. Acceptance angle +/. 17dB F/B ratio. ONLY £14. clips and plug. Up to 17dB of attenuation of the other groups.5m double-screened coaxial cable (black). Fully TV LINK compatible. This kit enables you to make up various superior-quality leads to you own requirements. • Includes 15m double-screened cable. 1 Coaxial coupler (barrel). DC pass. plug and loft support.95 Order Code C01 F-Connectors £2. £9. £3. • Easy to fit. PLUG. ONLY £9.99 Order Code L90 FLYLEAD KIT Thin ready-made leads with moulded plugs can cause unreliable digital reception.80 EXCLUSIVE TO HS Order Code L66 GROUP A BANDPASS FILTER • • • • Prevents digital box tuning into wrong transmitters above Group A Fir prior to set-op box while tuning Maximum through loss of 2dB. 1 F-connector.95 EXCLUSIVE TO HS Order Code L80 LOFT DAB DIPOLE KIT • Can increase the number of stations received.95 EXCLUSIVE TO HS Order Code D10 FM AERIALS See Page 11 OTHER DAB AERIALS See Page 12 PROTECT AGAINST IMPULSE INTERFERENCE WITH THESE QUALITY FULLY-SCREENED OUTLET PLATES • Replaces existing standard sockets to protect against impulse interference. Length 975mm. • Non-isolated. LOFT WIDEBAND UHF TV AERIAL KIT • 12-element Antiference ‘Tru-match’ array for use in good reception areas. clips. etc.23 deg. • 12. £2. • Includes 15m double-screened cable. 4 Coax plugs. COAX CABLE. • • • • 2.00 pack of 4 (Page 21) HDMI LEADS AVAILABLE – Please state requirements COAX CABLE Page 21 AMPLIFIERS Page 17 DISTRIBUTION Page 16 15 . • Fully compatible with IR remote control extender systems to enable a SKY box to be operated from another room. Gain per socket 7dB. DC powering via any chosen down-lead. Single Input 47-860MHz (VHF-UHF). 6-WAY £28.2dB.DISTRIBUTION WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR DIGITAL UPGRADING WOLSEY 4-OUTPUT UHF AMPLIFIER WITH PSU • • • • • • Mast-head or loft distribution amplifier. etc) AVAILABLE 16 . DC available via the input to supply a mast-head head amplifier. Mains operated. UK plug fitted.60 Order Code M62 MANY OTHER MAKES OF DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS (with SKY BY-PASS.75 8-WAY £29. <2.55 12-WAY £39.85 Order Order Order Order Order Code Code Code Code Code DA50 DA51 DA52 DA53 DA54 WOLSEY VHF/UHF EXPANDABLE AMPLIFIERS • Two inputs: VHF 47-230MHz. £29. Power unit included. £33.75 6-WAY £29. Noise fig. UHF: 470-862MHz. F-connections. Noise fig.85 Order Code DA31 Order Code DA22 FEED UP TO 4 RECEIVERS FROM YOUR DX AERIAL VHF/UHF (47-860MHz) 4-OUTPUT AMPLIFIER • • • • • Ideal for Band I DX-ing – feeds up to 4 receivers.9dB.95 Order Code M75 WOLSEY VHF/UHF AMPLIFIERS WITH IR BYPASS • Two inputs: VHF 47-230MHz. • Full output for expanding the number of outlets using an optional splitter. Variable gain 8-25dB. • Automatic line power (12V 50mA) for UHF mast-head amplifier.95 8-WAY £32. 4-WAY £25. 3.95 16-WAY £42. UHF: 470-862MHz. 8dB. Noise fig.8dB. £24. TFMV 15 • Medium gain: 15dB. Noise Fig.AMPLIFIERS TRIAX GOLD RANGE Fully-screened Low-Noise Masthead Amplifiers with Gold F-connectors.8dB. £17. Noise fig. £15.8dB.8dB. Powered via coaxial down-lead.95 Order Code M16 BAND III TV & DAB AMPLIFIER • • • • Dedicated 175-230MHz coverage. £18. Gain 20dB. O/P 105dBuV.75 Order Code M13 OTHER MAKES OF MAST-HEAD AMPLIFIERS ARE AVAILABLE 17 . Noise fig.95 Order Code M80 TFMV 25 • Variable gain 10-25dB. Noise fig: 1. 1.95 TFMV 34 Order Code M81 • Variable gain: 26-34dB. O/P 105dBuV. 1. For suitable power units see next page. 1. Gain 20dB. For suitable power units see next page. Noise fig. £19.75 Order Code M11 FM-BAND AMPLIFIER • • • • Mast-head with dedicated 88-108MHz coverage. For suitable power units see next page. WIDEBAND UHF MASTHEAD AMPLIFIER • • • • Top of the range lo-noise hi-gain wideband for DX-TV.95 Order Code M82 For suitable power units see next page. £19. 1. 1.9dB. Gain 25dB. Powered via coaxial down-lead. Powered via coaxial cable. O/P 105dBuV. digital or analogue reception. £14. Reverse polarity protected. F-connectors. £12. £2. £17. • Features RF filter and DC block.85 Order Code M44 POWERING ACCESSORIES VHF/UHF DX-TV COMBINER (F/9000) POWER UP TO THREE AMPLIFIERS FROM ONE POWER UNIT • Selective inputs. Use when DC is present on a cable.95 Order Code M50 DC BLOCK (In-line) • F-connector. Fitted with UK plug.85 EXCLUSIVE TO HS Order Code C15 DC INJECTOR For mobile applications • Allows 12V DC to be fed via the coaxial cable to a mast-head amplifier. Ideal for powering ANY 12V amplifier. Ideal for powering ANY 12V amplifier. • Male and female coaxial connections. when it is not required. III and UHF with DC pass to all inputs. DC lead.95 Order Code M51 18 . £11. Combines Bands I/II. Fitted with UK plug.POWER UNITS ANTIFERENCE 12V POWER SUPPLY • • • • • Screened for digital applications. F-connectors. Stabilised 12v @ 100mA.65 Order Code M43 TRIAX 12V POWER SUPPLY • • • • Stabilised 12v @ 100mA. 24-in high (1.3 dB • Low phase noise HDTV-DVBS2 compliant.25-in dia tube). Low Power consumption. REPLACEMENT LNBs FOR SKY DISHES.95! Galvanised Satellite Patio Mount 10-in square base. Low noise figure of 0. Astra 19° and Hotbird 13°) spaced 6° on an 80cm dish antenna. £8.95 Order Code SM01 19 .2 dB.45 Order Code LN20 40MM LNB ADAPTOR • Collar allows a 40mm LNB to be used with elliptical SKY dishes. £2. Very high frequency stability. High Cross-Pole performance. etc. DVB-S2 (HDTV) compliant. • Low Phase Noise. £23.SATELLITE UNIVERSAL SINGLE 40MM LNB • Ultra reliable budget LNB. Very high frequency stability.g. LINK ACCESSORIES. High Frequency stability. • Low power consumption.99 Order Code LN01 HIGH-GAIN ULTRA LOW-NOISE SINGLE 40MM LNB • Ultra Low Noise Technology 0. Low Noise figure of 0. Single output. £19.99 Order Code LN10 DUAL-SATELLITE 40mm MONOBLOCK LNB • • • • • Receive any two satellites (e. £9. SKY REMOTES. • Very high cross-pole performance. • Any amplification between the satellite receiver and TV must have IR bypass (see DISTRIBUTION).40 Order Code SK50 ANTIFERENCE IR EXTENDER KIT • Allows a SKY receiver to be operated from another room via the coax cable. PATIO MOUNTS FROM £19.95 Order Code SK60 ALSO AVAILABLE TWIN AND QUAD LNBS. £9.1dB (ULN+). Low phase Noise HDTV-DVBS2 compliant. Coax plug. Cable clips (25 approx). IF OUR WHOLESALERS STOCK IT.45 Order Code L51 £6. 15m Coax cable (black). £22. L-mast and bracket. 2 Fixing bolts and wall plugs. Coax plug. Fixing screws. Cable clips (25 approx). Coax plug. Cable clips (25 approx).00 WHEN ORDERED WITH ANY AERIAL FASCIA BRACKET • • • • 600mm (24-in) x 25mm (1-in) dia.25-in) heavy-duty mast.5m x 32mm (5ft x 1.99 Order Code B80 £24.95 Order Code L70 £4. WE CAN SUPPLY IT! 20 . Coax plug.INSTALLATION KITS Cable & Fittings Included LOFT SUPPORT • • • • • Sturdy 500mm (20-inch) mast and bracket.99 WITH 12x12-inch BRACKET OTHER BRACKETS See Page 24 Order Code B81 ALLOY MASTS Page 25 COAX CABLE PACK • 15m double-screened coax cable (black). £10.95 Order Code L50 £6. 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The mast is held in place when the 'U' clamp is tightened. £5. Use 2 to create a very strong fixing that lies very close to the wall. Folds for easy storage Sits on flat surface or rests on joists.80 Order Code F30 CARAVAN FASCIA BRACKET • • • • Accepts 25mm (1-in) round mast.95 Order Code F12 L-MAST & FASCIA BRACKET • 600mm (24-in) long x 25mm (1-in) dia.65 Order Code F20 CARAVAN BRACKET • Jaw size: Up to 5mm. £4. support mast supplied.85 Order Code F31 UNIVERSAL STAND • • • • Ideal for experimental work. £6. Horizontal or Vertical mounting.95 See Page 19 23 . £5.SUPPORTS LOFT SUPPORT • Bracket and 500mm (20-in) mast. 750mm (30-in) x 25mm (1-in) dia. Can be used against a wall as a pivot to ease a mast into position. mast.90 Order Code J80 MEDIUM 90 DEGREE • Attaches 25mm (1-in) round boom to mast (up to 50mm (2-in) dia). £16.99 Order Code B11 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE CHIMNEY MITRE CRADLE • Accepts up to 37mm (1. 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ONLY £129. £12.8m x 32mm (30-in x 1-in) (5ft x 1-in) (5ft x 1.75m x 25mm 1.90 0. 50m drum guy wire.5-in) STUB MAST £2. ground pivot.25-in) HD STUB MAST £2.60 0.0m x 37mm (Approx. • Clamp accepts up to 50mm (2-inch dia.25-in) H.5m x 32mm 1.3m x 32mm (1ft x 1. Can be used against a wall as a pivot to ease a mast into position. thus providing manual rotation if required.85 £6.95 CONSTRUCT A MAST! MASTS –Practical Ideas for the DX-er • • • • A tilt-over tower is every DX-ers dream but these are expensive. 5ft x 1.5m x 25mm 1. which have been used successfully over the years for DX-ing. • Stub mast enables main mast to fit over it. 4 tensioners. support mast supplied.95 £10. Folds for easy storage.5-in) 3. Sizes 0.95 £8. mast coupler . Lots of useful ideas and practical advice for loft.ALLOY MASTS Approx. Ideas for D-I-Y masts.) mast.95 £24. gable end and chimney installations. £5. 10ft x 1. PLUS FREE mast book. 4-way hook. 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Also free small ads for paid-up subscribers.ARCHIVE BROADCASTING REVIEW The Archive TV Magazine of the Future This quarterly subscription magazine has an impressive slant towards TV broadcasting in its infancy.A. Outside Europe P. we’ve broadened the magazine’s appeal to incorporate all aspects of TV past and present. much of which cannot be accessed on the Internet.O.50 Europe. AN OPTIONAL COLOUR CD (ALL 4 ISSUES) IS AVAILABLE TOWARDS THE END OF EACH YEAR TO SUBSCRIBERS INTRODUCTORY OFFER RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR £2 OFF A MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION WITH ANY ORDER FROM THIS CATALOGUE OF £20 OR MORE You are entitled to FREE postage (UK/Eur) on our range of Publications. Videos and DVDs when you subscribe. early receivers and general TV nostalgia both in the UK and Overseas. behind-the-scenes topics. trade test transmissions. 27 . including digital television. Although the emphasis is on Archive TV. It is also the magazine of our very own BBC Test Card Club.50 UK. Postage Included. test card music. £15. fully illustrated featuring Alexandra Palace..THE 2010 CHRISTMAS TV GRAPHICS REVIEW IS AVAILABLE IN STUNNING COLOUR All 4 issues from 2010 ON COLOUR CD + 4 MAGS ONLY £7. including the latest Christmas issue) has almost 100 pages of varying topics and with the accompanying CD the illustrations and pictures look stunning in glorious colour.95 THE ARCHIVE TV MAGAZINE OF THE FUTURE The 2010 TV Graphics Review collection (4 magazines. Gilham…Digital Text Farce…Southern ITV Memories (1974 visit) illustrated…3D TV…Local TV Memories (Kent) – illustrated….plus much more! 2009 (4 ISSUES) £5.News items….The New Rowridge mast (with site pictures)…DAB Failure Prediction (New Book)… ABC-TV illuminated tram….Test card Music on the radio…Test Card Art…Digital text issues…405-line relics….95 (£7. especially Keith’s Inside Out filming feature.Caldbeck transmitter site…Origins of Test Card G (illustrated)…World wide BBC images…BBC OB Memories –illustrated article by S. Broadcasting House and Television Centre)…Those famous faces…Keith’s radio station interviews…Erewash sound launches…Christmas graphics 2009…Test Card Music Data Files…A tribute to weatherman George Cowling…Recording the end of 405 lines…New Italian logos…Eurovision (illustrated article).More on TV theme tunes…The Philips PM5534 generator…Past Christmas Graphics…East Midlands TV studio visit…. 2010 topics include: The making of BBC’s ‘Inside Out’ featuring Keith Hamer (article .. 2009 + 2010 MAGAZINES + COLOUR CDS All 8 ISSUES FOR ONLY £14 28 . Michie…News feed test cards…Trip to Prague…Sandale site trip…BBC1 40 years old…BBC Christmas graphics…Teletext – its history and launch….More on USA TV around 1930…Long Distance TV tests in 1939…Reader’s letters…The run-up to ‘Inside Out’ which featured Keith Hamer..95 with 2009 COLOUR CD) West country DSO – transmitter listings…Meridian mini switch-off…The secret test card…TV Graphics Review on Did We Have News For You…New Year Celebrations…Network Testing…Nationwide retuning and its consequences…The Test card Returns…Test card Music Files…TV Film Graphics…10 Years of Digital TV – The Run up to OnDigital –illustrated article…Spain starts switchover…Hospital radio axed…Iranian test card…BBC received in New York – illustrated article by G. .Italian Christmas graphics….. lots of graphics…The new BBC-2 ident symbols (illustrated article)… ITV West expands its borders (article) – the new Ridge Hill broadcasts and a behind the scenes look at the news….40 Years of BBC Colour TV (illustrated article) – early schedules.405-lines may rise from the ashes – broadcasts planned from Alexandra Palace…Test card music listings…Top of the Pops – a look back with graphics…Apollo Sound Vol.. channels and frequencies…Ukraine and Icelandic TV graphics…Arc Lamps and Valves – a nostalgic look back at early broadcasting by Les Thompson…. Questions .Test card music listings….Technophobia affects us all (article)... the colour CRT.Switch-over – Here we come…. 1963 BBC globe…. test transmissions.Complete list of BBC-1 405-line Band I transmitter listings. 10 review…The Early TV Years (an illustrated article) – 405-line colour.A restored Perdio TV…Switchover begins…The Sky HD Test Card (article).Analogue switch-off planning in Cumbria…BBC in Band III (article) and Band III transmitter listings for BBC and ITV…. PACK B Ten Years of Channel Five (article) – its launch.BROADCAST HISTORY IN PRINT Each pack contains four TV Graphics Review magazines with almost 100 pages of fascinating reading.Good Reception with Home-made Set – a nostalgic look at experimental TV reception in Aberystwyth in 1950…Viewers lose ‘HD’ TV…Christmas Capers (article) – an indepth look at the creation of some of the past idents….The French 819line system and RTF test card (article)…Russian test cards and idents….Raymond Baxter remembered (illustrated article– includes early Tomorrows World graphics)…. dual-system demo. early tuning signals.. 405-line UHF trials..Two packs for £10 Order Code HSP400 (State packs required).Channel Five (early graphics) with channel listings….The Russian 0249 monoscope (illustrated article) and its variants….Early TV Experiments Downunder (article) with early test cards from Australia and New Zealand…. the Baird system…Vandals Strike Again – a look back at the good old BBC Weather forecasts. 29 . Each pack costs £5.Keith meets Carole Hersee…Illuminating Experiences (article) – obtaining lighting from transmitters!!.. TV in the future…Questions. early colour test slides and TV control rooms…. news and programme presentation (article/graphics)…Spacecraft Technology: the Early Years (review/article)….BBC 70 Years Celebration…The growth of TV in Wales (article with ITV and BBC graphics)…Festive Test card Music data files…Merry Christmas from BBC-tv – a selection of 80’s graphics….95 . PACK A The Early TV Years (illustrated article) – first demonstrations.. retuning and expansion. the first colour receivers...New BBC-1 identification graphics (2006).BBC-2 clocks and identification captions. On Digital tests.. PACK 12 TV Graphic Design Part 1 (article): The Medium and the Message by the late John Aston….Test Card F mystery – an early variation perhaps?. test card…Great Swiss music – CD review. PACK 14 BBC Christmas Graphics from the Eighties…. 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London and Scottish)…Falling standards by Ian Moody (illustrated article) with BBC ‘Dancing’ idents…BBC2 and ITV Graphics (Scottish and Southern)…The varied work of Carey Blyton…More great music from Switzerland (CD reviews)…Film and TV Music CDs –– the Carey Blyton story (illustrated article).TV Graphic Design Part 2 (article): The Medium and the Message by the late John Aston…...Moldova TV logos…. symbols (illustrated article)…Cross-Channel TV (Fernsehsender Paris)…The Run-up to the Antiques Roadshow (fully illustrated article): Keith Hamer’s archive TV collection.Christmas test card music data files…BBC identification captions from the 90s…. aerials and ITV.BBC-2 clocks and identification captions from the 60s…Early ITV regional graphics…...Historic Italian private test cards…BBC Test Card Week…Eurovision and Intervision graphics….ATV (Midlands) and Border TV graphics…. BBC-2 idents and clocks….The history of 405-line TV: early Rediffusion clock….BFBS graphics…Moroccan temporary TV channel….STV logo ITV graphics (60s and 70s)…. equipment and TVs)…Former Yugoslavian test cards and clocks…Test Card music listings…More French test cards…The Golden Age of Television (illustrated article): tuners.PACK C Band I in the UK…Christmas 2007 graphics review by Stephen Michie….John Logie Baird – TV Pioneer (article/review)….95 – Two packs for £10 Order Code HSP400 (State packs required). North-west and Wales switchover details…Aerial Upgrading…. RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR £2 OFF A SUBSCRIPTION TO TV GRAPHICS REVIEW (Page 27) OR TELERADIO NEWS (Page 4) WITH ANY ORDER FROM THIS CATALOGUE OF £20 OR MORE 30 .Test cards and clocks from Denmark and Czechoslovakia…Early BBC-2 identification captions. 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Detailed information about the various TV services operating at the time. • Features virtually the whole collection of BBC Test Cards and Identification Symbols used until 1964 with examples of vintage programme graphics. • Includes a section devoted to the BBC Colour Test Card “F”. • Full list of BBC-2 Trade Test Colour Films.PUBLICATIONS THIS IS BBC-tv: THE FIRST 30 YEARS OF TELEVISION GRAPHICS (1934-1964) By Keith Hamer & Garry Smith • A nostalgic look at the development of TV in the UK with emphasis on the first BBC Tuning Signals ever broadcast and their variations through the years. • There’s an account of BBC Children’s Television with a short section about the start of BBC-2. UHF field trials in the 1950’s.95 Order Code HSP 30 31 . receiver requirements. teletext reception. gable end and chimney installations. • The emphasis is on selecting the correct type of amplifier and filtering with ways of preventing common types of breakthrough (e. channel allocations. Definitely for nostalgia buffs! £12.95 Order Code HSP21 ANY 2 PUBLICATIONS FOR £10 (excludes HSP 405) IDENTIFICATION OF TELEVISION TRANSMISSIONS IN EUROPE (EBU) • Published by the EBU in 1974 it features test cards and captions once used throughout Europe. £5. • It summarises propagation. • It discusses TV systems. • The 40-page publication is a fascinating reminder of years ago when unique test cards were shown for much of the day. recording using a normal VCR plus a section on Amateur and Mobile DX-ing. • Also included are all the old ITA logos from the early 70’s.g. Guidance on safety and the practical aspects when planning mast structures. from local FM or TV transmitters).95 Order Code HSP10 GUIDE TO DX-TV By Keith Hamer & Garry Smith • Aimed at DX-ers wishing to improve their existing installation. • Over 60 pictures are shown with some in colour. propagation.95 Order Code HSP 405 32 . £5. Lots of useful ideas and practical advice for loft.DX-TV FOR BEGINNERS By Simon Hamer • This publication by the late Simon Hamer provides encouragement with useful advice to assist anyone with their first attempts at DX-ing. £5.95 Order Code HSP20 MASTS –Practical Ideas for the DX-er By Keith Hamer & Garry Smith • • • • A tilt-over tower is every DX-ers dream but these are expensive. the setting up of a shack and exploiting the benefits of vision IF bandwidth reduction. • Illustrated with photographic evidence of long-distance TV reception to show just what can be achieved. aerials. DX receiving systems. which have been used successfully over the years. Ideas for D-I-Y masts. announcers. lasting 35 minutes. Czechoslovakia. news programmes. • Includes rare and nostalgic material from the former USSR . Marconi. 1) • A nostalgic look back to the 1980’s when test cards were transmitted for much of the day.. etc! 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My Dear Cousin Julia. 2 (APSCD 208) 25 digitally re-mastered pieces by German orchestras such as those lead by Jeff Hasky. Frank Valdor. Swinging Affair. Craig Hill Surprise. Hallelujah. 1 (FB2000) 22 digitally re-mastered pieces by various top-quality orchestras. Going Places. Scotch Broth. High Life. Back To Old Virginny. Chelsea Chick. Angry. There Will Be Yet Another Day. High Ball. Here In A Smoky Room. Small Town. Summer Sunny Holiday. Holiday Highway. Vol. Order Code CD 002 Order Code CD 004 MUSIC CDs £16. Samba Fiesta. Long Hot Summer. Meet Me On The Bridge. Girls Around. Exquisit. Pretty Sally. Bella Samba. Pondering.94 QUOTE: DVD+ CD OFFER 35 . Concerto Grosso ‘67. Beat-In. 2 Big Band Width (FB2001) Features no less than 30 pieces of BBC Test Card music. Jeff’s Special. Cavallino. These Foolish Things. 1 (ASCD 206) 20 digitally remastered tracks. Apron Strings. On Top Of A Cloud. Footprints On The Beach. The Band Is Joking. Cordoba. Danger. Post Haste. Pandora. February. Tropicana. Days Of Happiness.99 DVD + CD £29. Soho Swing.. The Story Of My Love. Georges Delagaye and Gus Brendel. Up And Up. Waltz In Jazztime. Indian Boots. That’s A Hard Job. San Diego Drive. Hebridean Hoedown. Baden Verboten. Daisy. March From ‘The Colour Suite’. Happy Walk. Walking On The Shore. Smiling Fortune. Riga Road. Ralph Boston. Janice In Wonderland. Fete Du Pays. Now Or Never. My Guy’s Come Back. The Girl I Love. Firecracker. Lucky Bounce. Tele-Vision. Better Luck Next Time. Enjoy Yourself. Capability Brown. Canzona D’Amore. Honey. including:Fings Ain’t What They Used To Be. including:Flying Over San José. Light Dinner. The Lark In The Clear Air. Bossa Party. Alaska. Waltz Express. Tempo-Tempo. The Lights Of Hong Kong. Golden River.99* TEST CARD CLASSICS Vol. FROM THE ARCHIVES TEST CARD MUSIC Vol. Circus Krone Galopp. Golubchik. Agent 808. So Lovingly. Take Off. When You Smile. Funky Trumpet. Stately Occasion. Hello Lissy. BBC Test Card music includes:Royal Daffodil. Relaxing. Dream In Purpur. Memo. Grandfather’s Clock. Skyline Waltz. Theme For Sunday. Small Talk. Driving To Pasadena. Goodnight. Comeback In Sevilla. Oldy Time (or Oldie Time). Sambuco. David. Look Out Boys. Serenade For Lovers. Tierpark Promenade. Cheeky Jane. Shake It Down. Merry-Go-Round Waltz. Close Crop. SugarCandy. Madeleine. Swinging Spinet. Rockin’ Strings. In The Shade.. Say It No More. Le Cerf Et Les Ibis / In The Glade. Frisch Gewagt Ist Halb Gewonnen / Well Begun Is Well Done. Don Pedro. Machito. Natasha. Trompeten-Festival. supposed to be Interlude or Shipping Forecast!) Order Code CD 006 Order Code CD 010 Vol. Happy Nadja.99 DVD + CD £29. The Fianna. Minuet For String Orchestra. Hora. Lovely Lips. 10 (APSCD 236) Organ Grinder. Paint The World Pink. It’s Incredible. 6 (APSCD 221 Well. It’s My Day. 7 (APSCD 223) Swing Cocktail. Lady Lena. It’s Getting Late. At Sundown. 8 (APSCD 228) My Friends. All Right. Lonely Vagabond. Vol. Five To Play.94 QUOTE: DVD + CD OFFER 36 . Girlinde. Lonely Journey. My Heart Can’t Forget. Arietta Graziosa. So Lonely. Bric-A-Brac. Spooky Gallop. according to sleeve notes. Men From The Boys. Music In Mind. It’s Only You. Petite Promenade. Goo Goo Eyes. Hand In Hand. Danny Boy. You Are Mine (not used. Today Is The day. Mexican Summerl. Vol. Bossa Nova In The Moonlight. FireWheel. Goodnight Madamoiselle. Wonderful Smile. Talisman. Last Kiss. Sister Josephine. High Life. Chicago Dixie. Filigree Order Code CD 008 Order Code CD 012 MUSIC LISTINGS CAN BE FOUND IN TV GRAPHICS REVIEW Please note we are unable to supply copies of BBC-2 Trade Test Transmission films or recordings of test card music that are not featured in our range of CDs. Tam Tam. Fawn Lake Forest. Pretty Margie. Talk To Me. A Girl’s Dream. Pizzi-Pizzi.95 each *PURCHASE ONE DVD AND GET ONE MUSIC CD FOR £9. Kolibri. Nikolashka. Yoo-Hoo. Rockin’ Chair. Plain Sailing. Soul Street. Sunset Melody. Honolulu. Fancy That. Blue Train. Modern Music Box. Mother Don’t Cry. Fake Three. Vol. Jane. Sailing By (Radio 4 Inshore Waters Weather Forecast). Lough Leane. Sunny Isle. Moon Over Altea. African Dawn. If I Dream. Oh Mam-Ma Mia. Anxiety.Vol. Come Along With Me. Trompeten-Party. Sunny Beach. L’Amour Est Grand. West One. Ventuno. Little Dancer. Girline. Lied Der Volga / Lied Der Wolga. Just A Game. Aphrodite. Shaky Chair. My Home. Sound Of Sicily. Order Code CD 005 Order Code CD 009 Vol. Charley-O. Non-Stop. Fiddler’s Joy. 5 (APSCD 219 Down To Carolina. First Fancy Steps. Dream On. Sexagesimae Naningo. Rendezvous In Rio. The Green Valley Of My Youth. Sunny Alley Order Code CD 007 Order Code CD 011 Vol. Good Old Days. You And I. MUSIC CDs £16. Countrywise. Strange Feeling. 4 (APSCD 215 El Camino. My Dear Cousin Julia. Delta Wings. Miami Junction. Morning Call. Without A Clue. Rainbow Room. Zambra Flamenca. The Black Madonna. llona. Vol. Polka On The Rocks. Golden Heart. Flowers For Yvette. Just You. Loose Cover. Flying High. Hot Line. I’ve Got You. 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