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Practical Wireless • August 2022 Vol.98 No 8
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Newsdesk • Have you got something to tell our readers about? If so, then email practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk
Friedrichshafen Ham Radio Show 2022 • The Ham Radio event at Friedrichshafen returned in June after a three year hiatus. Chris Duckling G3SVL has a report on the show.
The Magic Bands
Out & About Al Fresco • Join Ray G4OWY/G6AUW with a light-hearted tale as he visits the seaside!
The Marconi 2955 Radio Test Set • Gary Clark G0BKR takes a look at the Marconi 2955 Radio Communications Test Set
Moving Home and a Fresh Start with Amateur Radio • In Part 1 of a new series, Richard White G6NFE recounts the trials and tribulations of starting afresh.
A Small Magnetic Loop for the HF Bands • Maurice Webb GW0UGQ describes a small magnetic loop suitable for use by those with restricted space.
An Introduction to Topband DF • Colin D Merry G4CDM describes 160m Multi-Transmitter Direction Finding Events, how to have having fun tracking down transmitters.
HF Continues to Deliver • Despite the onset of summer, Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has reports of plenty of HF activity, but starts with some useful news items.
Maps and JS8 • Colin G6MXL looks at a way to map contacts you’ve made and the JS8 data mode that combines the weak signal capabilities of FT8 with the ability to have more free-format contacts that some readers might prefer.
Activity from the International Space Station • Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports on another busy month on the VHF and UHF bands.
Valved Radio Repair (Part III) • Bernard Nock G4BXD gets to grips with an actual set, describing the fault finding process.
Adding the Antenna Changeover Circuit • Mark Tuttle G0TMT completes the build of the Paston by describing the antenna changeover circuit.
A 12V Two-Valve Reflex/Regen Receiver • Eric Edwards GW8LJJ encourages a return to retro with a design for a low voltage valve receiver.
Calculating L & C the KISS Way • Dave Gordon-Smith G3UUR offers a simple, practical way of calculating L and C values for a variety of applications.
Double Agent Ham Chat • Tony Smith G4FAI relates a curious tale from the war years.
Shack Accessories • Daimon Tilley G4USI looks at some of the accessories that you will probably need around the shack.
FT8 Comparisons • Mike Richards G4WNC compares the decoding performance of four FT8-capable programs before looking at measuring network performance.
The DMX-40 • Roger G3LDI has more interesting keys to discuss but starts with news of a self-contained CW transceiver.
PW at 90 Years • As Practical Wireless approaches its 90th birthday, we take the opportunity to look back at its illustrious history, decade by decade.
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