The September 2020 issue of Practical Wireless is now available. Here are some of the highlights:
Reviewed − The ‘MCR Communications’ G5RV Antenna: Vince Lear G3TKN takes a look at a commercially made G5RV antenna.

How the RSGB is helping Radio Amateurs to build their experience: Heather Parsons, RSGB Communications Manager, reports on recent developments to support new and existing amateurs.

Icom Automatic Antenna Switch: Peter Edwards GW8ARR describes an automatic antenna switch for an IC-7300 but which can be modified to work with other transceivers too.

Data Modes: Mike Richards G4WNC goes back to basics, with a ‘from the ground-up’ explanation of data modes.

World of VHF: Tim Kirby G4VXE reflects on making duplicate QSOs and has more exciting news about D4VHF.

What Next: Colin Redwood G6MXL continues his advice on the best way to start out in the hobby.

Carrying on the G3RJV way: Lee Aldridge G4EJB revisits an MK484 TRF receiver from George’s archives.

Valve & Vintage: Tony Smith G4FAI tells the tale of a little-known period of domestic receiver design and manufacture.

HF Highlights: Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports on a recent publication that foretells a great sunspot cycle to come!

Book Review – Portishead Radio: Don G3XTT takes a look at a recently-published book about the maritime radio service and, in particular, Portishead Radio.

Making Waves: Steve White G3ZVW takes a look at a form of radio communication that’s going on around us all the time but which very few people think about, even though it is very important – RADAR. 

Doing it by Design: Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes a portable receiver for AM reception on 80 through 60m.

The Twelfth Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest: Colin Redwood G6MXL invites readers to participate in the Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest.

Notes from a Small Station: Joe Chester M1MWD ponders the vagaries of propagation and the effects of rain.
S-Meter versus Time Display for the 21st Century: Ian Dilworth G3WRT makes the case for an alternative approach to an S-meter, one for the 21st century?

Radio at Depth (Part 1): Mike Bedford G4AEE investigates how low frequencies can be used to communicate with cavers underground, and how amateurs have contributed to this fascinating application of radio technology.

Readers’ Letters: Topics this month include Tiger Radio, returning to the hobby and more on whether transistors wear out.

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