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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The ‘Plumbers Delight’ • With the increasing popularity of 23cm, Steve Macdonald G4AQB offers a homebrew solution for a suitable antenna.

The Quansheng TK11 handheld transceiver • Tim Kirby GW4VXE takes a look at the latest offering from Quansheng.

Thoughts about Amateur Radio • Joe Chester M1MWD returns with some (controversial?) thoughts about the hobby and how it is developing.

Going back to my roots with the two-metre band (Pt III) • Richard White G6NFE reports on his early successes on 2m SSB, moving from a Halo to a Yagi.

The ATS-Mini Si4732 version 2 Receiver • Daimon Tilley G4USI recommends a cheap, small but surprisingly effective wideband receiver.

The G63 • Tony Jones G7ETW looks at the latest incarnation of the Talinfone G63 UHF handheld.

The EiffelTenna • Frank Howell K4FMH describes a Lightweight, Low Impact, Portable Multiband HF Antenna.

More on VNAs • Keith Rawlings G4MIU’s suggests yet another use for VNAs before covering other antenna-related topics.

A Mixed Bag • Steve Telenius-Lowe G4JVG reports that HF conditions have been variable but there is plenty to look forward to as autumn approaches.

The unpredictability of propagation! • Tim Kirby GW4VXE has another packed column, starting with a discussion about recent propagation.

Analysers • Tony Jones G7ETW compares and contrasts three affordable analysers.

Capacitive Reactance • Jeff discusses capacitive reactance with Natalie.

The QRP Labs QMX+ • This month, Mike Richards G4WNC takes an in-depth look at the innovative design of the QMX+.

HF Propagation (Pt II) • Colin Redwood G6MXL concludes his look at HF propagation, this time looking at tools for assessing HF propagation. As before, there are a number of generalisations, but nevertheless it will hopefully help readers get a basic feel for a subject that can appear quite complex.

Morse for the younger generation • Roger Cooke G3LDI makes the case for why Morse code is the mode for the young as well as the old.

Broadcasting history • Keith and Garry invite you to once again journey through the archives.

Famous Danes, Anyone? • Georg Wiessala delves into the life and times of Hans Christian Ørsted, one of the earliest electrical pioneers.

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