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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Alano ALK 101 DAB/FM Radio Kit – Solderless

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Sangean WFR-39

Stampfl MWS-1 Standing Wave Barrier

New from Yaesu • Details are emerging of the exciting new Yaesu FTM-500DE 50W, FM, APRS and Digital Voice (C4FM), 144/430MHz Mobile Transceiver, which is due for release this month (March 2023).

News from Martin Lynch

TRF Sensed Antenna Switch for SDR MFJ-1708B-SDR

The New Compact Belka Docking Station

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The ASCEL AE20401 • Richard White G6NFE describes building and testing the ASCEL Electronic AE20401 Frequency Counter and Power Meter.

Roaming with a ‘Gypsy’ • Richard Constantine G3UGF reviews a handy portable antenna, suitable for holiday or similar operations.

The Deepelec Deep SDR 101 • Georg Wiessala has had the new Deepelec Deep SDR 101 Software Defined Radio in his shack and has put this surprising little device through its paces on a range of frequency bands and signals.

Economical Alternative Heating for the Shack • Mark Tuttle G0TMT decides on a diesel heater to keep the shack warm.

The Orlando HamCation • Joe Chester M1MWD resumes his travels with a trip to Florida.

Power Distribution • Daimon Tilley G4USI sets about reorganising power distribution in his shack.

Short Wave Guides and a BBC Memoir • David Harris looks at some recent publications from Klingenfuss and a memoir from a long-time BBC broadcaster.

Sunspots and DXpeditions • Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports a new high in the sunspot count, fortuitously coinciding with plenty of DXpedition activity.

Discover the Data • Billy McFarland GM6DX describes building a soundcard interface for a transceiver that comes without one.

8m Without a Licence? • Roger Lapthorn G3XBM advocates using the ISM band for 40MHz experiments.

Castles on the Air • Colin Redwood G6MXL welcomes a new resource for Foundation Training and looks at two Castles on the Air awards programmes that complement each other.

Amateur Television: An Update • Dave Crump G8GKQ gives an update on UK amateur TV activities – why not join in the fun?

WSJT and SDR • Mike Richards G4WNC starts with a look at the improved performance of WSJT-X v2.6.1. This column is also the start of a new series where he explains the principles and measurements behind today’s SDR rigs.

What Constitutes a Contact? • Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports on a bumper month for VHF/UHF propagation, but starts by answering a question.

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 10th February 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 the full details as early as possible: wiessala@hotmail.com

Using a VNA for a Range of Measurements • Keith Rawlings G4MIU finds a multitude of uses for the VNA he reviewed recently.

The Bijou Three • We delve into the PW archives once again, this time to...