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Practical Wireless Magazine October 2018 Back Issue

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205 Reviews   •  English   •   Tech & Gaming (Gadgets)
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IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

• Keylines - Introducing this month’s articles
• News - A monthly roundup of news
• The Anytone AT-D868UV DMR Handheld Radio - A look at a dual-band DMR
• Antenna Couplers - Peter Chadwick G3RZP explains all
• Radio Direction Finding Kit: A Practical Solution - Clive Mott-Gotobed G4ODM describes a simple way to use your existing handheld for 2m direction finding
• The Transistor Revolution - Dr Bruce Taylor HB9ANY describes the invention of the device that changed the course of radio history
• The World of VHF - News of some impressive DX worked on the 2m band
• HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has news of some planned DXpeditions.
• Technical for the Terrified - The design of Direct Conversion receivers using modern components
• Kits and Modules - A PCB oscilloscope for around £10 and a variable voltage module for just £3.
• Carrying on the Practical Way - David Jardine G0FDV challenges readers to build a one JFET regenerative radio.
• Valve and Vintage - A selection of classic sets from Pye of Cambridge
• In the Shop - Another selection of strange faults and even stranger customers!
• What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at various sources of information to radio amateurs chasing DX
• The Morse Mode - Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to a previous topic but has a flurry of new correspondence too
• Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC is taking a look at the LimeSDR Mini and 3D printing
• Starting Over - Lee Aldridge G4EJB persuades his Howes transceiver to work again
• Exploring New Fields - This tale nicely complements our Starting Over feature
• Rallies - Locate a rally or event near you
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October 2018 IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE • Keylines - Introducing this month’s articles • News - A monthly roundup of news • The Anytone AT-D868UV DMR Handheld Radio - A look at a dual-band DMR • Antenna Couplers - Peter Chadwick G3RZP explains all • Radio Direction Finding Kit: A Practical Solution - Clive Mott-Gotobed G4ODM describes a simple way to use your existing handheld for 2m direction finding • The Transistor Revolution - Dr Bruce Taylor HB9ANY describes the invention of the device that changed the course of radio history • The World of VHF - News of some impressive DX worked on the 2m band • HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has news of some planned DXpeditions. • Technical for the Terrified - The design of Direct Conversion receivers using modern components • Kits and Modules - A PCB oscilloscope for around £10 and a variable voltage module for just £3. • Carrying on the Practical Way - David Jardine G0FDV challenges readers to build a one JFET regenerative radio. • Valve and Vintage - A selection of classic sets from Pye of Cambridge • In the Shop - Another selection of strange faults and even stranger customers! • What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at various sources of information to radio amateurs chasing DX • The Morse Mode - Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to a previous topic but has a flurry of new correspondence too • Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC is taking a look at the LimeSDR Mini and 3D printing • Starting Over - Lee Aldridge G4EJB persuades his Howes transceiver to work again • Exploring New Fields - This tale nicely complements our Starting Over feature • Rallies - Locate a rally or event near you


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Practical Wireless  |  October 2018  


IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

• Keylines - Introducing this month’s articles
• News - A monthly roundup of news
• The Anytone AT-D868UV DMR Handheld Radio - A look at a dual-band DMR
• Antenna Couplers - Peter Chadwick G3RZP explains all
• Radio Direction Finding Kit: A Practical Solution - Clive Mott-Gotobed G4ODM describes a simple way to use your existing handheld for 2m direction finding
• The Transistor Revolution - Dr Bruce Taylor HB9ANY describes the invention of the device that changed the course of radio history
• The World of VHF - News of some impressive DX worked on the 2m band
• HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has news of some planned DXpeditions.
• Technical for the Terrified - The design of Direct Conversion receivers using modern components
• Kits and Modules - A PCB oscilloscope for around £10 and a variable voltage module for just £3.
• Carrying on the Practical Way - David Jardine G0FDV challenges readers to build a one JFET regenerative radio.
• Valve and Vintage - A selection of classic sets from Pye of Cambridge
• In the Shop - Another selection of strange faults and even stranger customers!
• What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at various sources of information to radio amateurs chasing DX
• The Morse Mode - Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to a previous topic but has a flurry of new correspondence too
• Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC is taking a look at the LimeSDR Mini and 3D printing
• Starting Over - Lee Aldridge G4EJB persuades his Howes transceiver to work again
• Exploring New Fields - This tale nicely complements our Starting Over feature
• Rallies - Locate a rally or event near you
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