Practical Wireless

Practical Wireless is aimed at the licensed radio amateur and caters for the amateur radio hobby. Practical Wireless is a ‘doing’ magazine focusing on the practical and constructional side of amateur radio and appeals to all ages. Written by expert authors and contributors, Practical Wireless reflects developments in the technology, participants, activities and licensing framework of the hobby.

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The new SWR-777 Digital SWR & Power Meter from Moonraker

Home-made three-section wind-up mast • Steve Clements G1YBB embarks on building his very own antenna mast, a much cheaper alternative to buying a commercial one.

The ShackComs Ltd. Solar Activity Monitor • Georg Wiessala checks out a handy and affordable shack accessory.

Club Log • Colin looks at Club Log, considering some of the wide range of facilities it offers. He also briefly looks at Tiles on the Air – a new award scheme based around locator squares. Finally, there is an important correction regarding the POTA award scheme he covered in the last What Next.

Tracking Amateur High-Altitude Balloons • Ross Wilkinson G6GVI explains the ins and outs of the increasingly popular challenge of tracking high altitude balloons.

A new satellite tracking program • Tim GW4VXE introduces the new OscarWatch software and also reports a great month for Sporadic E activity.

Broadcasting history • Keith and Garry invite you for another jaunt through the archives.

A handy wideband filter/preamp • Mike Richards G4WNC starts with a description of this device before talking about data modes activity and the new FT2 mode.

The summer on HF • Summer usually brings a downturn in HF conditions but Steve G4JVG still has plenty to report.

The MBOXO CW Transmitter • Daimon G4USI describes a handy QRP transmitter, shortly to be available from the G-QRP Club.

Microwave Amateur Radio: More Accessible Than You Think • Tim Daniels G7KTP begins a new series of articles introducing the amateur microwave bands, with advice on how to get started.

Using AI Assistants such as Chat GPT for Radio Projects (Pt II) • Dr Jonathan Hare G1EXG completes his overview of using AI in amateur radio projects.

Lots of Loops • Keith G4MIU starts off this month with some more reader feedback on the Loop on Ground which then leads him on to discussing the present availability of Active Magnetic Receiving Loop Antennas.

An Anniversary! • Roger G3LDI has a full column, starting with news of a significant anniversary!

Kristian Birkeland and the Aurora • Georg Wiessala introduces us to a little known-known but significant scientist from Norway.

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