Practical Wireless - 12.2023

Practical Wireless - 12.2023

Practical Wireless - 12.2023
Practical Wireless No 12 (December) 2023
English | 82 pages | PDF | 22.7 MB
From the contents:
  • ATU-100 auto tuner on a budget.
  • Managing the UK Radio Spectrum.
  • Just in time for Christmas, we have a new Raspberry Pi model, plus Mike Richards G4WNC continues his look at Node-RED in the shack.
  • Keith Rawlings G4MIU plans a new antenna system based around a portable mast.

Practical Wireless - 11.2023

Practical Wireless - 11.2023

Practical Wireless - 11.2023
Practical Wireless No 11 (November) 2023
English | 72 pages | PDF | 21.2 MB
From the contents:
  • PW's monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally, including new products, club news and recent events.
  • Richard Constantine GJUGF takes a closer look and a deeper dive into Yaesu's new flagship, described as ''.4 high-end communication package".

Practical Wireless - 10.2023

Practical Wireless - 10.2023

Practical Wireless - 10.2023
Practical Wireless No 10 (October) 2023
English | 82 pages | PDF | 54.5 MB

From the contents:
  • Building an UNUN for an EFHW Antenna.
  • Keith Rawlings G4MIU talks readers through the design of a two-band vertical for the 2m and 70cm bands.
  • Philip Moss MOPBM gets his hands on a true classic - the AR88.

Practical Wireless - 09.2023

Practical Wireless - 09.2023

Practical Wireless - 09.2023
Practical Wireless No 9 (September) 2023
English | 82 pages | True PDF | 17 MB

From the contents:
  • The JNC MC-750 Portable Antenna on Tour.
  • Michael Jones GW7BBY/GB2MOP discusses the issues involved in working with AC/DC sets, using the Eddystone 840A as an example.
  • Getting Started on 10m FM.

Practical Wireless - 08.2023

Practical Wireless - 08.2023

Practical Wireless - 08.2023
Practical Wireless No 8 (August) 2023
English | 84 pages | True PDF | 18.1 MB

From the contents:
  • Some practical advice for optimising your splitters and distribution amplifiers.
  • Top tips to give your projects a professional look to be proud of.
  • Two easy and great value projects to build at home.

Practical Wireless - 07.2023

Practical Wireless - 07.2023

Practical Wireless - 07.2023
Practical Wireless No 7 (July) 2023
English | 82 pages | True PDF | 36.9 MB

From the contents:
  • Nils Schiffhauer DK8OK enthuses about SDR Control, software that does a lot, especially with the IC-705.
  • Richard Constantine G3UGF evaluates a tempting VSWR/Power Meter from China.
  • Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports a very busy month on VHF/UHF from 40MHz through to 481THz!

Practical Wireless - 06.2023

Practical Wireless - 06.2023

Practical Wireless - 06.2023
Practical Wireless No 6 (June) 2023
English | 82 pages | True PDF | 34.5 MB

From the contents:
  • Ken Ginn G8NDL describes an Amicus-based SWR meter with audio indication.
  • Keith Rawlings G4MIU continues with his evaluation of the selection of cheap antennas he bought from Chinese suppliers on eBay.
  • Tim Kirby GW4VXE has another full column, with a discussion about FT mode QSOs, a new handheld, FM/DAB DX and lots happening on the bands.

Practical Wireless - 05.2023

Practical Wireless - 05.2023

Practical Wireless - 05.2023
Practical Wireless No 5 (May) 2023
English | 90 pages | True PDF | 17.2 MB

From the contents:
  • Richard Constantine G3UGF takes a close look at DUAL antennas from Serbia.
  • Maurice Webb GW0UGQ returns to the fray, this time with a double-turn magnetic loop.
  • Keith Rawlings G4MIU has Part 1 of a look at evaluating cheap antennas before bringing news of the latest
  • AN-SOF release.

Practical Wireless - 04.2023

Practical Wireless - 04.2023

Practical Wireless - 04.2023
Practical Wireless No 4 (April) 2023
English | 80 pages | True PDF | 12.5 MB

From the contents:
  • Richard White G6NFE describes building and testing the ASCEL Electronic AE20401 Frequency Counter and Power Meter.
  • 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.
  • Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports a new high in the sunspot count, fortuitously coinciding with plenty of DXpedition activity.

Practical Wireless - 03.2023

Practical Wireless - 03.2023

Practical Wireless - 03.2023
Practical Wireless No 3 (March) 2023
English | 80 pages | True PDF | 13.8 MB

From the contents:
  • PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally, including new products, club news and recent events.
  • The Rubberscopic Antenna. Don G3XTT takes a look at an intriguing antenna for handie-talkies.
  • Anytone 5555 Plus 10m Transceiver.
  • HF Highlights. Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has plenty of reports suggesting 2023 got off to a good start in terms of propagation and activity.

Practical Wireless - 02.2023

Practical Wireless - 02.2023

Practical Wireless - 02.2023
Practical Wireless No 2 (February) 2023
English | 90 pages | True PDF | 21.9 MB

From the contents:
  • Heathkit Mohican. Revolutionary shortwave transistor receiver recalled.
  • Chinese Takeaways. Reviewed - the new JPC-12 range of portable antennas
  • Vintage Television and Radio. The issues with calibrating early Loudspeakers and Microphones
  • How to Build an End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna. We explain how to construct your own EFHW and also have multi-band capability

Practical Wireless - 01.2023

Practical Wireless - 01.2023

Practical Wireless - 01.2023
Practical Wireless No 1 (January) 2023
English | 90 pages | True PDF | 22.2 MB

From the contents:
  • Don has news of changes relating to RadioUser, and talks of antennas and of the Take 20 series.
  • Richard Constantine G3UGF looks at what he describes as “The ‘friendly’ little radio you simply want to use”.
  • Tim Kirby GW4VXE starts this month with a discussion related to the recurring VHF/UHF activity concerns.
  • Don G3XTT looks at two new books from the RSGB.

Practical Wireless - 12.2022

Practical Wireless - 12.2022

Practical Wireless - 12.2022
Practical Wireless No 12 (December) 2022
English | 81 pages | True PDF | 26.1 MB

From the contents:
  • Get the best from your quarter wave
  • The story of an iconic WWII transceiver
  • Pocket Performer. A compact P20 Portable Morse Tutor reviewed
  • PW reports on the welcome return of Hamfest and the RSGB Convention after Covid absence
  • Christmas Quiz. Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX brings you our usual seasonal quiz
  • Amateur Radio on a Budget. Daimon Tilley G4USI explains how to ‘recycle’ laptop screens and batteries

Practical Wireless - 11.2022

Practical Wireless - 11.2022

Practical Wireless - 11.2022
Practical Wireless No 11 (November) 2022
English | 81 pages | True PDF | 21.8 MB

From the contents:
  • Designing and building a board for switching at VHF/UHF using the popular CX-120P relay
  • Running GB90PW Behind the scenes of our 90th anniversary callsign
  • Antenna Rotation. Detailing the construction of this handy mechanism
  • Data Modes. Mike Richards G4WNC exhorts readers to try using a conversational data mode.

Practical Wireless - 10.2022

Practical Wireless - 10.2022

Practical Wireless - 10.2022
Practical Wireless No 10 (October) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 21.9 MB

From the contents:
  • The results of PW’s 2022 144MHz QRP Competition
  • The birth & present day role of public sector radio communications services
  • Building an All-wave Two - a post war receiver for medium and short waves
  • The Jubilee, DXpeditions, the IOTA contest and more

Practical Wireless - 09.2022

Practical Wireless - 09.2022

Practical Wireless - 09.2022
Practical Wireless No 9 (September) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 21.6 MB

From the contents:
  • The Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset
  • The Xiegu GNR1 Digital Audio Noise Filter
  • A Mini-DXpedition to Switzerland
  • Moving Home and a Fresh Start with Amateur Radio

Practical Wireless - 08.2022

Practical Wireless - 08.2022

Practical Wireless - 08.2022
Practical Wireless - Vol.98 No 8 (August) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 24.4 MB

From the contents:
  • A self-contained CW transceiver, an Autronic paddle and a Collins paddle
  • Comprehensive instructions to construct a 12V two-valve reflex/regen receiver
  • Building a small magnetic loop for restricted spaces

Practical Wireless - 07.2022

Practical Wireless - 07.2022

Practical Wireless - 07.2022
Practical Wireless - Vol.98 No 7 (July) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 24.1 MB

From the contents:
  • Meeting the Voice. The Face Behind the Call profiles Jim Lee G4AEH
  • Spectrum Analyser. We test the £50 TinySA to see if it’s money well saved
  • Eden Projects. Using the versatile and compact Eden dsP processor in home builds
  • HF 9-Band Portable Antenna Project. Build a handy mobile antenna that covers nine HF bands from 80 to 10m

Practical Wireless - 06.2022

Practical Wireless - 06.2022

Practical Wireless - 06.2022
Practical Wireless - Vol.98 No 6 (June) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 25.2 MB

From the contents:
  • Sensitive Receiver. Build this regenerative receiver for the 80m band
  • 2022 Contest Rules. 39th Annual PW 144MHz QRP Contest announced
  • Why Not Try Six Metres This Summer?
  • Compact 50-tone CTCSS Encoder
  • Icom, Nevada, Moonraker and more

Practical Wireless - 05.2022

Practical Wireless - 05.2022

Practical Wireless - 05.2022
Practical Wireless - Vol.98 No 5 (May) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 24.8 MB

Read in the issue:
  • InnovAntennas. 4-Element 50MHz LFA Yagi.
  • Tim Kirby GW4VXE reports on some intriguing propagation on the 6m band.
  • Frank M Howell PhD K4FMH describes an Artisan Soldering Platform for Builders.
  • Ken Ginn G8NDL continues with the construction of his manual ATU.
  • Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports another good month of DX activity, along with some important items of news.

Practical Wireless - 04.2022

Practical Wireless - 04.2022

Practical Wireless - 04.2022
Practical Wireless No.4 (April) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 37,55 MB

Read in the issue:
PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally, including new products, club news and recent events.
A look back at PW’s fourth decade.
Sam Jewell G4DDK takes a look at an add-on board to allow a second receiver to be added to the IC-9700.
Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to the topic of learning Morse Code and, in particular, getting to grips with operating protocols.
Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes the build of a single conversion AM receiver for 80 through 40m.

Practical Wireless - 03.2022

Practical Wireless - 03.2022

Practical Wireless - 03.2022
Practical Wireless No.3 (March) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 32.1 MB

Read in the issue:
Radio Bookstore. Your one-stop shop for hobby-related titles, biographies, reference titles, historical accounts, technical advice and successful building projects.
Review: The Yaesu FTM-6000E Richard Constantine G3UGF finds the Yaesu FTM-6000E to be “Easy to Operate yet feature packed”.
Build the PW Paston, Part 2 Mark Tuttle G0TMT starts construction of the Paston by tackling the audio board.
Kits & Modules. Geoff Theasby G8BMI covers two very different topics in this month’s column, RF spectrum analysers and dummy loads.

Practical Wireless - 02.2022

Practical Wireless - 02.2022

Practical Wireless - 02.2022
Practical Wireless No.2 (February) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 20.1 MB

Read in the issue:
PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally, including new products, club news and recent events
SDR, Part 2. Dr Samuel Ritchie EI9FZB continues the series by discussing tuning the LW and MW Bands
Test Equipment for the Shack. Chris Murphy M0HLS advises on the purchase of basic test equipment for the workshop
HF Highlights. Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has lots of reader input, as usual, but starts with a review of recent propagation and a suggestion to try the RSGB FT4 events
Kits & Modules. Geoff Theasby G8BMI plays with a cheap but interesting SDR receiver

Practical Wireless - 01.2022

Practical Wireless - 01.2022

Practical Wireless - 01.2022

Practical Wireless No.1 (January) 2022
English | 74 pages | True PDF | 21,97 MB

Read in the issue:
SDR, Part 1
Dr Samuel Ritchie EI9FZB describes the design and
building of an SDR receiver, starting with the quadra-
ture product detector.
FT5DE vs FT3DE
Richard Constantine G3UGF asks, “Yaesu’s FT5D or
FT3D…stick or twist, which one offers better value?”
The Morse Mode
Roger Cooke G3LDI has a cornucopia of Morse-related
topics, starting with a report on the recent CWops
Open event.
The GB3KBQ 10GHz Beacon
Adrian Whatmore G4UVZ describes the GB3KBQ bea-
con and how amateurs can benefit from it.

Practical Wireless 2021

Practical Wireless 2021

Practical Wireless - 2021 Full Year
Practical Wireless - 2021 Full Year
English | 12*74 pages | True PDF | 253,77 MB

Practical Wireless has always been a ‘doing’ magazine with the accent on the practical, constructional side of Amateur Radio. Renowned for providing good homebrew projects, PW gives full assembly instructions for all types of old and new ideas ranging from the absolute beginner projects in our series called ‘Radio Basics’ to projects for the more advanced Radio Amateur, such as in our series: Carrying On The Practical Way.