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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Six issues for just £19.32 • In honour of our 90th birthday we are rolling back to 1932, the year we launched. Celebrate this huge milestone with us and receive six issues of Practical Wireless for just £19.32*, a saving of almost £14.

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

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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

PW at 90 Years • We wrap up the story of PW, as we celebrate the magazine’s actual 90th birthday.

The Magic Bands

Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset • The editor takes a look at some headphones that might serve in the shack as well as being useful elsewhere in the home and office.

Radio News

The Xiegu GNR1 Digital Audio Noise Filter • Daimon Tilley G4USI checks out a newly launched accessory from Xiegu.

A Mini-DXpedition to Switzerland • Joe Chester M1MWD tries his hand at operating from a mountain before heading to Friedrichshafen.

The RFinder B1 • Joe Chester gets excited by the RFinder B1, to the extent that he actually buys one!

Radio News

Antennas Down! • Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX returns home to find his antennas down, but has a full postbag as usual despite the summer downturn in band conditions.

Friedrichshafen, Another Perspective • To supplement last month’s report on the Ham Radio event in Friedrichshafen, we have a very personal take from our muchmissed Small Station columnist Joe Chester M1MWD.

Moving Home and a Fresh Start with Amateur Radio (Pt II) • Richard White G6NFE continues his odyssey to get back on the air after a house move.

A Look Back • On our 90th anniversary, Tim Kirby GW4VXE looks back at VHF coverage in the magazine and how things have changed.

Looking Back and Forwards • Mike Richards G4WNC looks back on his time with PW but also has news of the latest addition to the Raspberry Pi stable.

SSTV • Billy GM6DX says “It’s not as hard as you think”.

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

A PCR Restored! • Michael Jones GW7BBY not only covers the workings of these receivers but offers some history of their use.

The ‘Dolphin’ Straight Three • A splendid economy receiver, on modern lines, with many novel features. Cheaply constructed, it is extremely selective, and will reach out in an astonishing manner.

How One Edition of PW Changed my Life • In response to our request for PW ‘stories’, Steve Hartley G0FUW explains how one edition of PW set out his course through amateur radio.

The Face behind the Call • This month you are invited to meet Mike Isherwood G4VSS.

Antenna Relay Switching Unit • David Allen G8LHD has a design for an Arduino-based antenna switch.

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 25th July 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

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