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.

Practical Wireless • January 2025 Vol. 101 No. 1

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Icom News

ERC-Duo Interface for Antenna Rotator

A Magnetic Loop Antenna • John Piątkowska-Vooght MW1CFN offers an easy-to-build loop antenna suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

A compact ultra lightweight magnetic loop antenna • John Guest G4GON builds a small loop for QRP operation.

The DigiFilter • In-Line Digital Audio Filtering and More!

BBC coronations Part XXI • Keith Hamer and Garry Smith continue the special series looking back at the BBC’s coverage of Coronations since 1937. There is also a vintage Coronation advertisement from the archives for a television construction kit. A new series begins chronicling events in broadcasting 100 years ago this month. The series charting the rise and fall of BBC 198kHz transmissions focuses on the mast and aerial arrangement employed at the Westerglen transmitter in Scotland. Coverage detailing 60 years of BBC-2 looks at some of the technical problems encountered by engineers. We also continue our series about the development of Swiss Radio and Television since 1922, with the opening of several new radio stations.

More on CFR • This month Keith Rawlings G4MIU continues on the theme of ‘Controlled Feeder Radiation’ (CFR) antennas.

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Simple Arduino Nano Morse Beacon • Steve Macdonald G4AQB has another handy and cheap project for the shack.

More on Web-888 • Mike Richards G4WNC has lots to cover this month, starting with a follow-up on the new Web-888 SDR receiver, a new touch display for the Raspberry Pi and an excellent case for Pi radio projects.

Stalwarts of the RSGB • Roger Dowling G3NKH meets Don Beattie G3BJ and Hilary Claytonsmith G4JKS at their Shropshire QTH.

Portable 80m AM Class E Transmitter • Eric Edwards GW8LJJ returns with a novel design for a class E (high-efficiency) transmitter.

Why should I need to join a club? • Chris Colclough G1VDP has some excellent advice on how to promote and revive your club.

Solar Maximum? • Steve Telenius-Lowe G4JVG looks back at his visit to the RSGB Convention before diving in to bring readers the latest HF news.

Peak fun! • Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports on a great month for VHF/UHF DX, especially the F2 openings on 6.

Marconi ‘T’ Antenna for 160m • Vince Lear G3TKN discusses how to achieve good DX results on the 80 and 160m bands with minimum height.

The 16th PW 70MHz Contest: Results 2024 • Colin Redwood G6MXL presents the results of the 2024 contest.

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