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

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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.

The Magic Bands

RadioAnalog PTRX-9700 • Sam Jewell G4DDK takes a look at an add-on board to allow a second receiver to be added to the IC-9700.

CW Protocol or Protocols • Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to the topic of learning Morse Code and, in particular, getting to grips with operating protocols.

Using the NanoVNA as an Antenna Analyser • The NanoVNA costs a fraction of the amount of even the cheapest antenna analyser. Although it’s a bit fiddly to do so, Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX explains how this diminutive device can be used to measure an antenna’s SWR.

An 80m to 40m AM Receiver • Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes the build of a single conversion AM receiver for 80 through 40m.

More on SDR-Console • Mike Richards G4WNC has a mixed bag of goodies for readers, but begins by finishing off the signal analysis tools in Simon Brown’s SDR-Console.

Propagation Gets Better • Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has plenty of HF news as band conditions continue to improve.

SSTV pictures from the ISS • Colin introduces readers to Slow Scan Television and Satellites by showing how to receive SSTV pictures from the International Space Station.

VHF/UHF Net Information • Tim Kirby GW4VXE adds to the list of VHF/UHF nets as well as bringing readers the latest news from around the world.

Building the VFO Board • Mark Tuttle G0TMT moves this month on to the VFO board of the 40m transceiver project.

How to Check Propagation Using FT8 • James Stevens M0JCQ explains how to use FT8 as an aid to understanding propagation and chasing DX.

Remote Manual HF ATU (Part I) • Ken Ginn G8NDL describes the construction of a manual ATU that operates remotely.

Fixed Frequency Operation • In this fourth part, the author has a look at using the quadrature product detector (QPD) described in the January 2022 issue for fixed frequency operations.

Rallies & Events • Due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation, the calendar remains very changeable at the moment, and there will be more cancellations and postponements. Information published here reflects the situation up to and including 18th February 2022. Readers are advised to check carefully with the organisers of any event, before setting out for a visit. The Radio Enthusiast website will have updates, please check here regularly. To get your event on this list, e-mail details as early as possible: wiessala@hotmail.com

The Hallicrafters S20R Sky Champion Communications Receiver • Philip Moss describes an elderly but interesting set from the USA.

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