Practical Wireless  |  April 2020
IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
• News - Our monthly roundup of news from the UK & internationally
• Operating on Oscar 100 - Oscar 100 setup & Operation
• 100 Years of the UK Long-Range Maritime Radio Service - 100 years of the UK Maritime Radio Service &, in particular, the history of Portishead Radio
• Soldering Coax Connectors (Part I) - The Bill Orr method for making the right connections
• Valve & Vintage - A somewhat rare marine transmitter at the Internal Fire Museum
• World of VHF - How to make the most from your digital hotspot
• The Morse Mode - Some beautiful Morse keys from Russia
• Seaside Operation - Operating close to the sea, with warnings of potential hazards
• Carrying on the G3RJV way - Another old favourite from the stable of the late Rev George Dobbs G3RJV
• Book Review - A new book about using a Raspberry Pi in amateur radio
• Submarine Radio - The exploits of a submarine wireless operator
• Kits & Modules - An MP3 player for minimal cost & maximum fun!
• What Next - Radio clubs & societies, focussing on their role in the hobby
• HF Highlights - HF bands have been looking a bit more lively since the start of the year
• Modelling the EFHW - modelling an EFHW antenna in a suburban environment
• On Top of the World - How to deal with getting on the air from a tower block
• Data Modes - How to make low-level RF measurements with a high degree of accuracy
• Rallies - Locate a rally or event near you
• Notes from a Small Station - Playing with end-fed wire antennas
• In the Shop - A round-up of handy tips, particularly for dealing with older equipment
• Readers’ Letters - Topics this month range across technical matters, operating procedures, callsigns & even books for children
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Practical Wireless April 2020.