The October 2018 issue of Practical Wireless is now available to buy in the shops. Here are some of the highlights:
Review: Tim Kirby G4VXE looks at the Anytone AT-D868UV handheld.

Antenna Couplers: Peter Chadwick G3RZP explains all.

Radio Direction Finding Kit: Clive Mott-Gotobed G4ODM describes a simple way to use your existing handheld for 2m direction finding.

The Transistor Revolution (Part 1): Dr Bruce Taylor HB9ANY describes the invention of the tiny device that changed the course of radio history.

The World of VHF: Tim Kirby G4VXE has news of some impressive DX worked on the 2m band.

HF Highlights: With the approach of the autumn DX season, Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has news of some planned DXpeditions. 

Technical for the Terrified: Andy Choraffa G3PKW covers the design of Direct Conversion receivers using modern components.

Kits and Modules: Geoff Theasby G8BMI has 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 in an afternoon. 

Valve and Vintage: Bernard Nock G4BXD takes a canter through a selection of classic sets from Pye of Cambridge.

In the Shop: Harry Leeming G3LLL addresses another selection of strange faults and even stranger customers!

What Next: Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at sources of DX information.

The Morse Mode: Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to a previous topic but has a flurry of new correspondence too.

Data Modes: Mike Richards G4WNC looks at the LimeSDR Mini and 3D printing and shows how you can get away from the noise with an Airspy HF+.

Starting Over: Lee Aldridge G4EJB gets as far as persuading his Howes transceiver to work again.

Exploring New Fields: Joe Chester MW1MWD is another who has returned to the hobby of late. His tale nicely complements our Starting Over feature.

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