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.
Practical Wireless • October 2022 Vol.98 No 10
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WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK 2022 • This is the 76th edition of World Radio TV Handbook and this great directory continues to offer a comprehensive guide to broadcasting. With the help of a network of international contributors, WRTH 2022 provides the most up-to-date information on mediumwave, shortwave and FM broadcasts and broadcasters available in any publication.
MARTS celebrates Its Centenary in Style • Stephen Small G4HJE reports on a significant milestone in the history of the Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society.
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of CQ • Ian Miles 2W0IWM reports on a very successful day of SOTA activations.
The Yaesu FTM-200DR/DE • Richard Constantine G3UGF takes a look at another new Yaesu on the block!
Bootcamps are Back! • Roger G3LDI has more interesting keys to discuss but starts with news of a self-contained CW transceiver.
Antennas and Propagation • Rod Angel G4ZUP offers some lessons from the Bramble Bank.
The Jubilee, the IOTA Contest and More • Despite the summer ‘doldrums’ there has been plenty happening in the HF bands, as Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports.
Soldering Jig • Godfrey Manning G4GLM simplifies the fiddly problem of soldering wires together.
2022 PW 144MHz QRP Contest Results • Colin Redwood G6MXL has the results of the June 2022 2m QRP Contest.
Amateur Radio in the Public Sector • PW Editor Don Field G3XTT looks back at the historic birth of a Public Sector Radio Communications Service, with a view to the future.
Radio Amateur Maths • Tony Jones G7ETW tackles ‘radio maths’ a thing if not of joy, then of relative comfort to some, a world of dread for others.
The Shack Computer • Daimon Tilley G4USI discusses the Shack Computer and Software from a budget perspective.
Easy SWR Bridge and a Desk Microphone • Geoff Theasby G8BMI makes a welcome return with two more cheap but handy projects.
The Eddystone EC10 Mk 2 • Philip Moss M0PBM takes a look at this once popular transistorised communications receiver.
Contacts with the International Space Station • After last month’s excursion into VHF/UHF history, Tim Kirby GW4VXE returns with lots of current news.
Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 19th August 2022. Readers are advised to check with the organisers of any rally or event before setting out for a visit. The Radio Enthusiast website www.radioenthusiast.co.uk has the latest updates, please check it regularly. To get your event on this list, e-mail full details as early as possible: wiessala@hotmail.com
Building an Analogue Display Digital VFO • Steve Macdonald G4AQB describes how to build an analogue VFO using modern techniques and components.
Xiegu X6100 Data Modes Transceiver • Mike Richards G4WNC goes out and about with the X6100 before...