In this segment I will show how switching a signal “on and off” has been over the years to communicate. I will demonstrate various “keys” that have been used over the years. I will touch briefly on how the teletype was the next step.

I will explain how to learn the international Morse code. I will demo software that will allow you to practice receiving code on your computer.

Show Notes RELATED WEBSITE LINKS (to be used on web)

Here is the website where you can download Morse mania software and learn the code.

http://blackcatsystems.com/software/morsemania.html

Smartparts 15.0″ Digital Picture Frame (SKU#SP15MW)
$365.99 US
http://www.smartpartsproducts.com/PictureFrames/Product/?item_id=56961
Snap up the Smartparts Digital Picture Frame, which sports a cool 15″ LCD. The SP15MW model features a 24-bit color display at 1024 x 768 resolution, birch framing, hidden speakers, support for MP3, AVI, MPEG, and MPEG 4 playback, 256MB of internal memory, and a multi-memory card slot which includes support for CF and SDHC cards. It even has a remote control for easy operation. With the Automatic Variable-Speed Slide Show you can view the pictures at your preferred pace. The SP15MW Digital Picture Frame from Smartparts requires no installation.
• Easy to use - no installation required
• Displays all Your Digital Photos
• Remote Control for Easy Operation
• Automatic Variable-Speed Slide Show
• Compatible with ALL Memory Cards

Aluratek 11″ Digital Photo Frame with 1GB Memory Included (ADMPF311F)
$229.99 US
http://www.aluratek.com/product_info.php?products_id=40&display=All
Main Features

11” TFT true color LCD
1GB memory included
View 1000′s of pictures with amazing quality
Listen to 100′s of MP3 Music files
Watch your favorite movies and home videos
Setup slideshows with background music with the touch of a button
120 Day Warranty
View pictures, Listen to music, Watch movies and home videos.
More than just a digital photo frame, Aluratek raises the bar with its new (DLD) Digital Lifestyle Device. View hi resolution print quality pictures easily by inserting your camera or camcorders digital media card or USB thumb drive directly onto Aluratek’s (DLD). With 1GB memory included you can also transfer your favorite digital files directly from your computer fast and easy without any software. Play slideshows, zoom, rotate, and listen to hi quality background music all at the touch of a button with the included remote control. Switch to movie mode and enjoy amazing video and audio near HD quality. Browse and listen to all of your favorite MP3 music files after your movies over. With Aluratek’s new (DLD) it is now time to have fun with your digital pictures, movies, and MP3 music files that are just sitting on your computer or in your digital camera. Whether it is at work or at home let the fun begin!
Product Features

Easy operation as most file formats are automatically recognized
High quality wooden frame
High quality built-in speakers
1GB memory included
11″ TFT true color LCD
Supports most memory card formats such as CF / MS / SD / MMC / XD
Supports various picture / video / audio formats such as JPEG, MJPG, AVI, MP3, BMP and WMA
Transfer pictures directly from your digital camera/memory card/USB drive to the on-board memory without using a personal computer
Easily connect your personal computer thru USB 2.0 for file transfer at speeds up to 480mbps
Can be displayed either on a table top with the included stand or mounted on a wall
Ease of operation and control with the included Remote control
CEIVA 8-inch Digital Photo Frame (81726–00062)
$224.99 US
http://www.ceiva.com/cstore/ct/product.jsp?pid=2037
Product Description
The new CEIVA 8-inch Digital Photo Frame brings your photos to life without a computer. Just insert a memory card and see your photos brilliantly displayed with print-like quality on CEIVA’s high resolution, active-matrix digital LCD screen, viewable from virtually any angle. Perfect anywhere in your home or office, mix and match to fit your décor with two interchangeable frame faceplates in classic black and a rich wood finish.
Features include:

High resolution 8-inch, active-matrix digital LCD screen, in 640 x 480, viewable from virtually any angle
Built-in card reader, compatible with most common digital memory formats
Easy-to-use, on-screen menus control display modes, photo rotation and deletion, slideshow transitions and timing, on and off times, brightness, and more
Wi-Fi and Broadband Ready
Comes with two interchangeable frames in classic black and a rich wood finish
Automatic Daily Photo Updates from Around the World, 3 months of Bundled Local PicturePlan Free!
Your new CEIVA frame comes with 3 months of bundled Local PicturePlan, an optional service enabling you to receive and display new photos, every day, automatically.
PicturePlan provides these added features to your frame:

Receive photos without a computer automatically every day
Send photos directly from a camera phone or from anywhere online
Edit and send photos directly to any CEIVA frame
Upload photos automatically from a card reader over Wi-Fi and Broadband connections
Safely store unlimited photos on the CEIVA Network™ for free.
Access free channels for daily updates of weather, sports, news and more
The CEIVA 8-inch Digital Photo Frame will always display memory card images, with or without a PicturePlan.
How it Works:The CEIVA frame displays photos directly from a memory card. With PicturePlan, your CEIVA frame connects to your existing phone line and dials a local number each night to check for new photos. There’s no interruption to your existing phone service, and no charge to your line. Each morning, new photos appear — automatically.
Wi-Fi and Broadband Options: Add a CEIVA Broadband™ or CEIVA Wireless™ adapter to connect to a home network and your CEIVA frame will automatically send a copy of your memory card images to your personal albums on the CEIVA Network. Every picture you take is ready to share!
Product Specifications
Tech Specs
Screen: High resolution, 8-inch active matrix digital LCD screen
Display Resolution: 640 x 480
Height: 8.5″
Width: 10″
Depth: 3″
Weight: 3 lbs
Supports: Compact Flash®, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Secure Digital™, SmartMedia™, MultiMedia Card™, Microdrive®, xD-Picture Card™, miniSD™ Card (some cards require an adapter)

Ceiva Broadband Adapter (81726–00700)
$24.95 US
http://www.ceiva.com/cstore/ct/product.jsp?pid=2037
Connects your CEIVA 2 Digital Photo Receiver™, CEIVA 3 Digital Photo Receiver™, your CEIVA 7 Inch Digital Photo Frame™, or your CEIVA 8 Inch Digital Photo Frame™ to your Home Network. The CEIVA Broadband adapter will allow your CEIVA Digital Photo Frame to retrieve new photos over your home network.
If you wish to connect your frame through a traditional (analog) phone line, the CEIVA Broadband adapter is not needed.

Ceiva Wireless Adapter (81726–00701)
$34.95 US
http://www.ceiva.com/cstore/ct/product.jsp?pid=2029
Connects your CEIVA 2 Digital Photo Receiver™, your CEIVA 3 Digital Photo Receiver™, your CEIVA 7 Inch Digital Photo Frame™, or your CEIVA 8 Inch Digital Photo Frame™ to your wireless home network. The CEIVA Wireless adapter will allow your CEIVA Digital Photo Frame to retrieve new photos over your wireless home network, giving you the freedom to enjoy your CEIVA anywhere in your home without having to worry about a telephone outlet or broadband router near by. If you wish to connect your frame through a traditional (analog) phone line, the CEIVA Wireless adapter is not needed.

Cenomax Powered by Lite-On IT 7″ Digital Photo Frame
$97.99
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpN...
You can even display digital photo slideshows with music via MP3 support! User-friendly menu. Superb picture quality with high contrast and bright resolution. And the Cenomax digital photo frame supports SD,MMC, Memory Stick, xD, and CF memory cards. Built-in memory can store as many as 15 images.

Tao Digital Photo Keychain (SKU 80001)
$49.95 US
http://www.taoelectronics.com/80001.html
Travel with a comprehensive digital photo collection – right on your keychain!

Store and view photos on its clear, bright 1.5-inch OLED screen.
Transfer photos directly from your PC or Mac.
Images can be displayed individually or as a slide show.
8MB memory stores up to 31 photos.
Features mini-USB port for quick and easy photo downloads.
TAO’s ingenious keychain allows you to store and view photos on its clear, bright 1.5-inch OLED screen. Utilize the user-friendly software to transfer photos directly from your PC or Mac; then share your photos with your coworkers and friends. The images can be displayed individually or as a slide show.
The keychain’s 8MB memory stores up to 31 photos. Features a mini-USB port for quick and easy photo downloads. After 30 minutes of being connected to the outlet or computer, the keychain will brim with 1 1/2 hours of “on” time (which roughly translates to a week or two of standard show-and-tell). Measures .5″ x 1.8″ x 1.8″ (HxWxD); 1.9 oz. Recharges with AC adapter (included). 90-day warranty.

PRODUCTS SHOWN
Smartparts 15” Digital Picture Frame (SKU#SP15MW)
Smartparts Products
$365.99 US

Aluratek 11” Digital Photo Frame with 1GB Memory (ADMPF311F)
Aluratek
$229.99 US

Ceiva 8” Digital Photo Frame (81726–00062)
Ceiva
$224.99 US

Ceiva Broadband Adapter (81726–00700)
Ceiva
$24.95 US

Ceiva Wireless Adapter (81726–00701)
Ceiva
$34.95 US

cenOmax 7″ Digital Photo Frame
cenOmax
$97.99 US

Tao Digital Photo Keychain (SKU 80001)
Tao Electronics
$49.95 US

Screensavers to demonstrate:
Fields (screensaver)
Hotel Gadget (screensaver)
FieldLines (screensaver)
Helios (screensaver)
Hyperspace (screensaver)
Skyrocket (screensaver)
WallSaver
SaverLab

Fields: http://uri.cat/software.php
Hotel Gadget: http://www.zugakousaku.com/
FieldLines, Helios, Hyperspace, Skyrocket:
http://seiryu.home.comcast.net/~seiryu/savers.html
WallSaver: http://www.nwwnetwork.net/software.php?app=wallsaver
SaverLab: http://www.dozingcatsoftware.com/SaverLab/readme.html