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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Martin Lynch at 70 • A year since their last meeting Jim Lee G4AEH returned to the world famous ham store to hear about plans to celebrate a landmark birthday at the UK’s biggest amateur radio event.

Renovating a Classic Rubidium Frequency Standard • Mike Dunstan G8GYW tackles a classic piece of Racal test equipment.

10 Element Parabeam for 70cm • Steve Macdonald G4AQB revisits a once-popular antenna design to build a suitable antenna for portable operation.

Accessories • This month Colin looks at a variety of accessories that can make operating on the bands a little easier. He also provides a brief overview of some sources of training for the various licence exams.

The Kanga Whisper Mite • Daimon G4USI looks at a handy new device from Kanga Products.

Bootcamps • Roger G3LDI focuses again on the noble art of learning Morse Code.

Broadcasting history • Keith and Garry invite you to rove once again through their archives.

Improving FT8 results • Mike Richards G4WNC takes an in-depth look at the workings of FT8.

A quieter month • Steve G4JVG reports on several summer DXpeditions and contests but HF conditions are likely to pick up considerably come the autumn.

AN-SOF 11 • Keith G4MIU has an update on AN-SOF before checking out some antennas for possible home use.

Microwave Amateur Radio: More Accessible Than You Think (Pt.II) • Tim Daniels G7KTP explains how to receive 10GHz signals – a practical first step into microwaves.

The Qodosen DX-286 Portable World Band Radio • Georg Wiessala takes a close look at this new portable that he describes as an Ultra-Light Marvel.

The Moonraker METIS • Richard Constantine G3UGF reviews Moonraker’s METIS - A radio with potential.

Loft aerials • Tim GW4VXE starts with loft aerials before reporting another busy month on the VHF/UHF bands.

Getting comfortable with using dB’s • Dr Samuel Ritchie EI9FZB has an overview of decibels.

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