Practical Wireless

Practical Wireless is aimed at the licensed radio amateur and caters for the amateur radio hobby. Practical Wireless is a ‘doing’ magazine focusing on the practical and constructional side of amateur radio and appeals to all ages. Written by expert authors and contributors, Practical Wireless reflects developments in the technology, participants, activities and licensing framework of the hobby.

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The Zastone D9000 an interesting choice? • Richard Constantine G3UGF takes a look at a radio you probably aren’t familiar with.

Observations on Propagation in 50MHz (6m) • Andrei Buta YO6XK offers an interesting perspective on 50MHz propagation.

WRTC and more • Steve G4JVG has another busy column despite moving into the summer season, where HF propagation can be disappointing.

A New Contender in the UltraPortable Arena • By a roaming SOTA activator who values lightweight gear almost as much as a good cup of summit coffee.

The XH D-219 • Tony Jones G7ETW reviews a very cheap radio from Amazon. Is it too good for the price to be true?

QMX+ QRP Transceiver: First Thoughts • Roger Lapthorn G3XBM plays with the QMX+ from QRP Labs.

WRTC 2026 • Don G3XTT looks forward to this year’s WRTC, to be hosted in the UK for the first time.

Ultimate3S Multi-mode QRSS Beacon • Mike G4WNC starts by describing this kit and how to build it before updates on RTL-SDR Blog V4 and VarAC.

Arduino Nano Analogue Meters • Steve Macdonald G4AQB uses an Arduino Nano to recreate the functions of analogue meters.

DXing from an ‘impossible’ QTH • Steve Telenius-Lowe G4JVG gives some hints as to how to get on the air as a flat dweller.

The Basic Moxon • Keith G4MIU describes his trials and tribulations during the recent construction of a dual-band Moxon ‘Yagi’ antenna.

CW DXCC on QO-100 • Tim GW4VXE starts with a report of a great achievement on the QO-100 satellite.

Broadcasting history • Keith and Garry invite you for another roam through the archives.

Using AI Assistants such as Chat GPT for Radio Projects (Pt I) • Dr Jonathan Hare G1EXG has the first part of a two-part article looking at using AI to help with radio-related projects.

Radio Shows, Rallies and Hamfests: Do we still need them? • Georg Wiessala casts a critical eye over the past, present and future of radio shows, looking at what purpose they can serve in the modern world of amateur radio and how they might fare.

The William ‘Bill’ Howlett collection • A historic collection of radio memorabilia looking for a new home.

Your Letters • Send your letters to: Practical Wireless Letters, Warners Group Publications plc West Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH E-mail: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 22nd May 2026. Readers are advised to always check with the organisers of any rally or event before setting out for a visit. To get your event on this list, email the full details, as early as possible, to: practicalwireless@warnersgroup.co.uk

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