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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Tools & Ideas for Monitoring Radio Wave Propagation (Pt II) • Georg Wiessala continues his investigation of how you can monitor radio wave propagation conditions.

The Random Copper Stick • Frank Howell is back again, with a design for a Lightweight Portable Multiband HF Vertical.

Verticals & Velocity Factor • Tom Morgan G0CAJ builds a two-element vertical array.

A Simple VHF Morse Beacon • Steve Macdonald G4AQB describes the 144MHz beacon used in the recent HAB project.

The four Ps • Roger G3LDI explains the four P’s of Morse excellence.

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Broadcasting history • Keith and Garry invite you on another expedition through their archives.

Mike’s Hotch Potch • Mike G4WNC has a hotchpotch of goodies for you this month, starting with a cheap GPS antenna splitter, followed by the release of a new Ham Radio Linux package. He also has some tips on using ChatGPT, with a worked example, and finally, a look at the future of AI in amateur radio data modes!

Bouvet & why I like RTTY • Steve G4JVG has the usual round-up of HF news, with an item from our regular columnist Roger G3LDI on why he is an RTTY enthusiast.

Budget satellites • Daimon G4USI explains how to build a TinyGS satellite ground-station for £20.

Impedance • Jeff helps Natalie to understand impedance.

A Holiday-Style DXpedition to Lanzarote • Colin G6MXL writes up his presentation from the 2025 RSGB Convention.

Further Two Port Measurements Using the NanoVNA • Keith Rawlings G4MIU continues with last month’s advice on uses for your VNA.

Extending 145 Alive • Tim GW4VXE starts with the latest 145 Alive news before covering other topics and band reports.

Let’s Make 270 CW Great Again • Ian Cortina EI3LH makes a plea for using CW on the VHF bands.

Starting Hobby Radio for Free (Pt II) • David M0BGR continues his introduction to hobby radio.

A Great New Tool from Poland • Georg Wiessala checks out a replacement for the once-popular MFJ-890 beacon monitor.

DXpedition Loop Antenna • Billy GM6DX returns with a design for a portable loop antenna.

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