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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ATU-100 auto tuner on a budget • Richard Constantine G3UGF looks at the ATU-100 plus the new and latest version, the AT-100M.

The 2023 RSGB Convention • Don G3XTT and Colin G6MXL give an overview of this year’s RSGB Convention, held once again at Kents Hill Conference Centre, Milton Keynes.

That severe ATC problem explained • David Smith has the latest airband news, starting with a discussion of the recent UK ATC problems.

Turn the Knob • Billy McFarland GM6DX creates a remote tuning knob for SDR radios.

Managing the UK radio spectrum • David Charnock G0BCU reports on Warrington Radio Club’s visit to Ofcom’s Baldock Receiving Station.

Another 145 Alive lights up the 2m FM band • Tim Kirby GW4VXE has another packed column, including reports of some excellent tropo on 2m.

Planning my new antenna systems • Keith Rawlings G4MIU plans a new antenna system based around a portable mast.

LMA-L 33ft portable telescopic mast specifications

The Battle of the Beams • This month David Harris looks at a book telling the story of radar during WWII.

A new Pi for Christmas! • Just in time for Christmas, we have a new Raspberry Pi model, plus Mike Richards G4WNC continues his look at Node-RED in the shack.

A busy month • With multiple DXpeditions active, Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has lots to report.

Lighthouses on the Air • Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at a range of awards schemes and operating periods linked to lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation.

Morse keys • Roger Cooke G3LDI has more on procedural signals before moving on to the latest Bootcamp news.

Capacitors (Part I) • Jeff and Natalie start a discussion about the theory and practice behind capacitors.

BBC coronations, Part VIII • Keith Hamer and Garry Smith continue the special series looking back at the BBC’s coverage of Coronations since 1937, this time moving on to 2 June 1953, and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There is also a Coronation vintage television advertisement from the archives, including a description of ‘Regentone’ and their various associated companies. The series about Roland Pièce, the pioneer of Swiss radio broadcasts, also continues with more unique family archives supplied by his Grand-Nephew, and PW reader, Pierre Yves-Pièce. A new series begins this month charting the rise and fall of BBC 198kHz transmissions. We also continue our series about the development of Swiss Radio and Television since 1922.

Morse before radio • In Part 1 of a two-part feature, Tony Smith G4FAI describes the early days of Morse sending.

The Micro-Midget • “Probably the smallest receiver in the world, this amazing 3 transistor pocket receiver is capable of operating a loudspeaker.”

A few small projects • Daimon Tilley G4USI has some advice on adding useful but cheap accessories to the shack.

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