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Serving central Arizona businesses since 1989

 

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 Updated July 8th, 2008

Some Tips-N-Tricks, Software tools, Gadgets, and other interesting items. Please send us your resources that help you get the job done.



 

FM Stereo Transmitter, Case, Adapter & Whip Antenna

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FM Transmitters

A cut above the rest, the FM25B features a PIC microprocessor for easy frequency programming without the need for look-up tables or complicated formulas! The transmit frequency is easily set using DIP switches, no need for tuning coils or tweaking to work with todays digital receivers Frequency drift is a thing of the past with PLL control making your signal rock solid all the time - just like commercial stations The FM25Bs real claim to fame however is the use of the latest cutting edge stereo generator on the market.

The audio quality is excellent with amazingly good stereo separation to keep even the pickiest audiophiles happy! Connections are as good as they get; use the provided cable to interface with the line output of any CD player, tape deck, computer or mike mixer Just build it, plug it in, and youre on the air

Wired & Tested, Fully Assembled $179.95
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FM30-WT Synthesized FM Stereo Digital Transmitter

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FM Transmitters

PLL synthesized for drift free operation
Front panel digital control and display of all settings and parameters
Professional metal case for noise-free operation
EMI filtering on audio and power inputs
Super audio quality, rivals commercial broadcasts
Available in kit or factory assembled versions
Wired & Tested, Fully Assembled $259.99
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RF Linear Power Booster Amplifier

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FM Transmitters

Broadband signal boost from 100 KHz to 1 GHz with up to 1 watt of power
Up to 7000 times boost at 10 MHz
Easy to build in a couple of hours, uses new MMIC technology
Great for general purpose test bench or ham applications
Wired, Tested $127.95
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Tru-Match FM Broadcast Antenna Kit - 25 watts max input

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FM Transmitters

Our antenna kit consists of rugged pre-cut PVC pipe, antenna radiating elements and of course the proper matching assembly and is fully water-resistant when assembled

The antenna is easily mounted to any standard TV antenna mast like you can find at Radio Shack or K-Mart A standard ?F? style coax connector is used, so that readily available, low cost RG-59 TV coaxial cable can be used for connection And we even supply an RCA phono to F Male adapter for easy connection to any transmitter antenna jack.

Total length of the antenna is about 5 feet, and it is easily mounted horizontally or vertically polarized - yes, we even explain in the manual the pluses and minuses for each

Maximum input power is now 25 watts If you?re serious, and want a good signal, the TM-100 antenna is for you You can put this antenna together in less than an evening! Used with the R-FM10A, R-FM25 or R-FM100.

We offer the manual in Adobe Acrobat PDF format right here! The manual is complete, with the exception of the schematics.

much Assembly required $69.95
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FCC rules & regulations within the US

FM Transmitters

The assembled transmitters can only be shipped in the USA if you sign a form It protects our company from the end user causing trouble with the FCC, it basically says you know and will follow the laws in your area The form is for Hobbytron.com and is not sent to the FCC or anyone else.

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Search for FM radio stations (88 MHz to 108 MHz)

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FM Transmitters

Several frequencies have been set aside for use by low power FM but by driving around in your car to locate a frequency that is not being used is the best policy A cars radio is generally more sensitive than household radios.


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Sling Media

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Internet Broadcasting

The Slingbox PRO brings your whole home entertainment system (HD Content from your cable set-top box, shows recorded on your DVR, that DVD that is in your DVD Player, and basic cable) to your computer and mobile phone


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Telemarketers Must Display Caller IDs

Federal Trade Commission regulations
requiring telemarketing firms to identify
themselves.
Such calls had shown up on Caller ID as
out of area Now the name displayed by
Caller ID must either be the company
trying to make a sale or the firm making
the call The display must also include a
phone number that consumers can call
during regular business hours and ask that
the company no longer call them.
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Batteries Plus, LLC

TIP1102_bpdotcomlogo_271.gif We strive to provide you with the lowest prices possible on batteriesplus.com as well as in our stores However, store pricing may differ from prices online.
Mon-Thurs: 8:00-7:00, Fri : 8:00-6:00, Sat: 9:00-5:00,Sun: 11:00-4:00

Steve Mastin
3014 N. Dobson Road,
Chandler 85224-1238

Steve Mastin
Phone: (480) 730-1103
Fax: (480) 730-1106
Web: Steve Mastinhttp://www.batteriesplus.com/

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Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.2

Discover the basics of digital photography with Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition software, the free software that makes it easier than ever to view, find, fix, and share your photos Its fast, easy, and best of all its free!

Fix common photo flaws like red eye, color, and brightness in a single click
Easily share your memories! Attach photos to e-mail, or send them to mobile phones Make your own prints, or order prints, photo books, and more online
Find any photo in a snap with automatic organization that lets you view all of your digital photos in one place using a familiar calendar view.

Adobe Systems Incorporated

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Ad-Aware Free anti-spyware

TIP1104_boxshot_plus_75x191.gif Ad-Aware is no ordinary anti-spyware, it is the original anti-spyware product, offered to consumers worldwide to protect their personal and home computers from malware attacks And today, with over a quarter of a billion downloads, computer users put their trust in Ad-Aware more than any other anti-spyware software program.

Lavasoft AB
411 04 Gothenburg
, SWEDEN

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Get Secure Remote Access with GoToMyPC

TIP1105_clipart.wmf GoToMyPC is the fast, easy and secure way to access your PC from any Web browser or wireless device in real time Sign up for a Monthly Plan or save 25% on an Annual Plan Try It Free for 30 days.
Access files, programs, email, and network
Increase your flexibility and productivity
Work on your office PC from home
Travel and use your PC remotely

Take your office with you wherever you go GoToMyPC Reduces Worthless Meetings
Tune Out Job Stress on Vacation
Freeways: Costly to Your Sanity

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TiVo Digital video recorder

TIP1_tivoplushdoll.jpg TiVo box automatically finds and digitally records all of your favorite shows, every time theyre on Every episode of your favorite series.

http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/tivois/index.html

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DivX Stage6

Audio - Video

we want to improve the experience for finding and viewing good media online
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FileWizard Network

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Favorite Tools

FileWizard provides enterprise storage management capabilities for all versions of Windows servers and workstations, all versions of Novell NetWare networks, UNIX servers running NFS and FTP sites.

e-mail: Roger Biel
Phone: (520) 426-3859
Web: http://www.knozall.com/ww2g/fwfeatures.php

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NoteTab Pro

Favorite Tools
Text Editor

NoteTab is a leading-edge text and HTML editor Winner of software industry awards since 1998, this application does it all: it easily handles a stack of huge files; lets you format text to your hearts content; does system-wide searches, and multi-line global replacements It even corrects your spelling mistakes.

Build document templates, add bookmarks, convert text to HTML on-the-fly, and take charge of your code Use a simple, power-packed scripting language to create anything from a text macro to a mini-application.


NoteTab Pro 5.1
Fookes Software
La Petite Fin 27
CH - 1637 Charmey (Gruyre), SWITZERLAND

NoteTab Pro 5.1 Contact: FeedBack
Fax: (412) 692-7244
Web: NoteTab Pro 5.1http://www.notetab.com/index.php

NoteTab Pro 5.1
e-mail: Support
Web: NoteTab Pro 5.1http://www.notetab.com/index.php

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iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot

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Home Automation

The iRobot Roomba Scheduler Vacuuming Robot is not just a toy I purchased my Roomba in March 2006 and love it! My wife was skeptical of having another gadget but has grow to appreciate the vacuuming Robot.

iRobot Vacuuming Robot

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X10 Wireless Home Automation

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Home Automation

X10 Wireless Home Automation
X10 is a protocol that sends a coded signal over ordinary electrical wiring to control up to 256 devices

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DSLReports.com

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Internet Services

DSL, ADSL, cable .. Sun Java plugin based speed test .. we can offer the flash test to ISPs world-wide, for free Register your interest now ..
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Microsoft Word Tips

Microsoft Office

A lot of good information and tips for Microsoft Word such as this tip to restore missing toolbars.
http://www.gmayor.com/my_toolbars_are_missing.htm
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10 Base-T Patch Cables - Straight Through

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Networking

Patch cables connect equipment to wall jack, and patch panel to network electronics T568A and T568B pin out options can be ignored in patch cable since both ends are preterminated by the manufacture

Patch cables come in two versions, straight through and crossover Straight through are used in most circumstances UTP Ethernet uses a point-to-point wiring scheme The transmit port of the computer connects to the receive port of the hub/switch and vice versa If this arrangement cannot be used, for example two computers in direct connection or connecting a switch to another switch a crossover cable is required Crossover cable swaps transmit and receive pair at one end so like devices can be interconnected The function of Crossover cable is identical to using an Uplink port on an Ethernet Hub or Switch 10 and 100 Mbps Ethernet use two of the four pair, Gig uses all four

Newer Ethernet devices implement autosensing that automatically determines which pair is used for transmit and receive Autosensing eliminates the need for crossover cables and uplink ports.

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10 Base-T Patch Cables - Crossover

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Networking

Newer Ethernet devices implement autosensing that automatically determines which pair is used for transmit and receive Autosensing eliminates the need for crossover cables and uplink ports.
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Google Earth Plus

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Search Engines
Favorite Tools

Google Earth Plus is the ultimate tool for mapping enthusiasts Plug in your GPS device to see your current position in real-time, or import data from your trek to relive the adventure Import a homes-for-sale spreadsheet to view the locations of houses relative to schools and parks, or print images of the secluded beach you must visit on your next vacation.
$20 annual subscription
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AccuTracking Starter Kit

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Spy Ware

This Starter Kit Contains:
- A Boost Mobile pre-paid phone (i415, i455 or i855) with $10 pre-paid credit *
- Pre-installed AccuTracking software
- Car charger and wall charger
- USB data cable
- An active tracking account ready to use
- One month free tracking service **
- AccuTracking Quick Start Guide included ***

Everything is pre-setup for tracking You just need to take the phone out of the box, follow the included AccuTracking Quick Start Guide to activate the phone online with Boost Mobile and start tracking online (your AccuTracking username and password are also pre-setup and included in the Guide).

Starting at: $69.00 + $5.99/month
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AccuTracking online GPS cell phone tracking service

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Spy Ware

Features
vehicle Web-based tracking, mapping.   vehicle Customizable sending intervals
vehicle Phone-to-phone tracking.   vehicle Messaging from cell phone.
vehicle Location, speed, heading, altitude.   vehicle Virtual compass showing moving direction.
vehicle Geofence, speed, low battery alerts via email or SMS.   vehicle Periodical or manual GPS reporting.
vehicle 30 day history data.   vehicle Locating clients faster with Hot GPS option.
vehicle Export to CSV or Google Earth KML   vehicle Smart Sending option reducing network usage.
vehicle Road, satellite and topo maps.   vehicle Cell tower location report
vehicle Sub-account (view-only account).   vehicle MapPoint support
vehicle Live location sticker embedded in your web site.   vehicle REST API support More features...

 
Tracking (or locating) a GPS cell phone is easy with AccuTracking. Your cell phone becomes a personal security tracker. The cell phone can also be installed in cars as a car tracking device to locate your car easily online. What you need is a Motorola iDEN GPS-enabled Java cell phone from Nextel or Boost Mobile with the proper network plan (for example, Nextel Data Access Plan in US). AccuTracking software needs to be installed and running on the phone to track the phone. It does not use the traditional cell phone tower triangulation method. It provides better location accuracy with AGPS. GPS data is collected by the cell phone and transmitted via the network. AccuTracking doesnt use the Enhanced 911 (E911). May need extra accessories to be installed as a car locator. Might work on the same phone models in other countries (Canada, Mexico, Israel...). More information about cell phone tracking.

 


Tracking is $5.99/month per phone

AccuTracking, Inc.

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WebWatcher computer monitoring software

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Spy Ware

Our invisibility module was developed by former National Security Agency programmers Its unlike anything else on the market Our computer monitoring software doesnt appear in the Registry, the Process List, the System Tray, the Task Manager, on the Desktop, or in Add/Remove Programs There arent even visible files that can be seen.
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AVG Free Edition

Virus and Security Tools

AVG Free Edition is available free-of-charge to home users! AVG Free Edition is for private, non-commercial, single home computer use only.

GRISOFT Inc.
33 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041

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AllWebMenus

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Web site development

AllWebMenus is a web menu builder that requires absolutely no DHTML or Javascript experience from you.

It creates cross-browser navigation menus that work alike in all browsers supporting DHTML.


Likno Software

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