Electronics: The Maplin Magazine (December 1986 - February 1987)

The December 1986-February 1987 issue of Electronics: The Maplin Magazine presents a variety of exciting projects, features, and regular updates for electronics enthusiasts. It includes detailed guides on building a 6-channel burglar alarm panel, a notch filter for communications receivers, and a public address system that operates from a car battery. The magazine also covers advanced topics such as the use of transputers in parallel array processing, machine code programming with the Z80, and the design principles of audio frequency power amplifiers. Regular sections provide updates on top books and kits, catalog amendments, and new book releases.

1. Projects

   • 6-Channel Burglar Alarm Panel - Page 10
   • Six Circuits - Page 24
   • Notch Filter - Page 35
   • Public Address System - Page 47
   • Tungsten Lamp Surge Controller - Page 58

2. Features

   • Transputers - Page 2
   • Machine Code Programming with the Z80 - Page 16
   • Test Gear & Measurements - Page 20
   • Story of Radio - Page 31
   • Which Resistor? - Page 44
   • Watts in an Amp? - Page 54

3. Regulars

   • Top 20 Books - Page 9
   • Top 20 Kits - Page 60
   • Order Coupon - Page 61
   • Subscriptions - Page 62
   • Catalogue Amendments - Page 63
   • Corrigenda - Page 63
   • New Books - Page 63
   • Classified Advertisements - Page 64