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

The Uniden Bearcat UBCD260DN • Georg Wiessala looks at yet another scanner, but this time more of a ‘base station’ model.

Friedrichshafen 2025 • The editor heads to southern Germany for this year’s Ham Radio event.

Edwin Armstrong • Tony Jones G7ETW relates the troubled history of Edwin Armstrong, radio pioneer.

Martin Lynch G4HKS • Jim Lee G4AEH takes a look at the life of the amateur radio retailing legend who is Martin Lynch G4HKS.

Raspberry Pi 64-Bit and Radio Software • This month, Mike Richards G4WNC has advice on how to get the best out of the latest Pi operating system.

Where it all Started • Dr Colyn Baillie-Searle GD4EIP relates his early steps into the amateur radio hobby.

The 17th Annual Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest • Colin Redwood G6MXL invites readers to participate in the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest.

The 17th Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest Rules www.pwcontest.org.uk

Looking Forward • Conditions have remained unstable but September should bring better propagation.

Reader Feedback • Keith Rawlings G4MIU’s mention of attic antennas in a recent column has generated quite an avalanche of feedback.

Broadcasting history • Join Keith and Garry once again for a stroll through the archives.

A GPS disciplined 10MHz Frequency Standard • Eric Edwards GW8LJJ builds a handy frequency standard.

HamDashboard • David Southworth G0IKV introduces readers to a practical web tool for UK radio amateurs.

Marconi: The Early Russian Experiments • John Rowlands MW1CFN raids the Marconi archives for an insight into some interesting experiments in Russia.

One transceiver and multiple aerials • Terry Genes G4POP describes a 4 Way Remote aerial switch for transmit or receive aerials.

What do you think of the Es season so far? • What with summer Es and tropo, Tim Kirby GW4VXE has plenty to report.

Further tweaks to a multiband HF dipole • Ken Ruiz ZB2MD offers a follow-up to the linked dipole in November 2024’s PW.

Your Letters • Send your letters to: Practical Wireless Letters, Warners Group Publications plc West Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH E-mail: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 27th July 2024. Readers are advised to always check with the organisers of any rally or event before setting out for a visit. To get your event on this list, email the full details, as early as possible, to: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk