The July 2019 issue of Practical Wireless is now available to buy in the shops and download to your devices.

Here are some of the highlights:

ICOM IC-9700 User Review: Sam Jewell G4DDK has the lowdown on the much-anticipated IC-9700 VHF/UHF transceiver from ICOM.

Review of bhi HP-1 Wired Headphones: Don G3XTT takes a look at the HP-1 lightweight over-ear wired headphones from bhi. There’s also a competition to win a pair.

Review of the WOLFWAVE Audio Processor: Don G3XTT gets hands-on with the WOLFWAVE audio processor from SOTABEAMS.

SDR for the Revised Licence Exams: Tony Jones G7ETW follows up his earlier features on the revised exam syllabus with a closer look at those elements relating to digital signal processing (software defined radio).

The Magic of the LCT Tuner: Steve Ireland VK6VZ/G3ZZD explains how to build a traditional Link Coupled Tuner, which can drastically reduce the electrical/electronic noise picked up by a dipole antenna.

Making Waves: Steve White G3ZVW reviews the discovery of the ionosphere and some of those who played a part in it.

Carrying on the Practical Way: Following the success of his ShackBox, Martin Waller G0PJO embarks on another handy accessory-in-a-box.

The World of VHF: Tim Kirby G4VXE reflects on the variety of modes now in use on the VHF bands.

In the Footsteps of Marconi: In preparation for his portable activities, Joe Chester MW1MWD uses the RBN to compare a short vertical antenna with his regular home station dipole.

Doing it by Design: Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes a microphone preamplifier with equalisation, useful with both homebrew and classic transmitters lacking that facility.

In Focus – Moonraker: We take a look behind the scenes at regular PW advertiser Moonraker.

HF Highlights: Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX looks back over a month of special event activity, the arrival of yet another weak-signal data mode and the loss of a significant figure in amateur radio.

What Next: Colin Redwood G6MXL provides an overview of how digital technology has found its way into the typical amateur radio station.

Valve & Vintage: Dr Bruce Taylor HB9ANY relates how a radio spy almost doomed Britain.

Data Modes: Mike Richards G4WNC resumes his Es’Hail project and has some exciting news from Airspy.

Kits & Modules: Geoff Theasby G8BMI’s latest offerings include a millivoltmeter and RF probe.

Dayton News: We feature the main product announcements from May’s Dayton Hamvention.

On sale 13 June 2019. To order your copy of Practical Wireless July 2019, click here