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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Newsdesk • Have you got something to tell our readers about? If so, then email practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

Building Kanga’s ‘Rooster’ Transceiver • Richard Constantine G3UGF describes a project that is fun to build with a professional and ‘Practical’ outcome.

The ICOM IC-R 15 Analogue Scanner and the AOR AR-DV10 (2024 Version) Digital Wideband Receiver • Georg Wiessala checks out two very different scanners.

An Inconspicuous Antenna for VHF FM working • Rod Angel G4ZUP describes an effective but low-visual-impact solution.

A PC Controlled Wobbulator • Tim Bolt offers a handy piece of test equipment for aligning old sets.

Reaching for the moon • Roger Dowling G3NKH meets Malc Smith G4FQI and Kim G8DBO on their Leicestershire farm.

Fox & Hounds Update • Mike Richards G4WNC has the latest update from the WSJT-X team and a roundup of Pi NVMe solutions.

News Extra

End-fire array for the 10m band • Jonathan Hare G1EXG describes a full-sized 10m band two-element end-fire array using two 5.2m telescopic rods. It can be collapsed down when not use or in bad weather. Jonathan uses it from his home QTH but it would also make an interesting antenna for portable use from the side of a vehicle.

A disappointing month? • Steve Telenius-Lowe G4JVG reports that HF conditions were disappointing during June, but nevertheless there was quite a bit of interest to be found.

Off Centre Fed Dipole Continued • Keith Rawlings G4MIU deals with the practical challenges of installing a new antenna!

BBC coronations Pt XVII • Keith Hamer and Garry Smith continue looking back at the BBC’s coverage of Coronations since 1937. Also featured is a Coronation vintage television advertisement, more about the Swiss radio pioneer Roland Pièce, the rise and fall of BBC 198kHz, the series marking 60 years of BBC-2, and the development of Swiss Radio and Television since 1922.

The CR100 • Philip Moss M0PBM takes us through the design of this classic along with fault-finding and possible modifications.

The 2024 Es season (so far) • Despite rumours to the contrary, there have been some great VHF conditions this month, as Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports.

Friedrichshafen 2024 • Joe Chester M1MWD returns with his very personal take on this year’s Ham Radio event at Friedrichshafen, Germany

The 16th Annual Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest • Colin Redwood G6MXL invites readers to participate in the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest.

Work the World! • Don reviews some of the excellent books available from the RSGB.

Your Letters • Send your letters to: Practical Wireless Letters, Warners Group Publications plc West Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH E-mail: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 22nd July 2024. Readers are advised to always check with the organisers of any rally or event before setting out for a visit. To get your event on this list, email the full details, as early as possible, to: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

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