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Practical Wireless - April 2022

The Radio Analog PTRX-9700 reviewed, Pt 4 of SDR, Pt 3 of the Paston and two more constructional articles. Using FT8 to assess propagation. And much more.

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Practical Wireless - April 2022

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Keylines: Don covers several topics in this month’s editorial.
PW at 90: A look back at PW’s fourth decade.
Review – RadioAnalog PTRX-9700: Sam Jewell G4DDK takes a look at an add-on board to allow a second receiver to be added to the IC-9700.
The Morse Mode: Roger Cooke G3LDI returns to the topic of learning Morse Code and, in particular, getting to grips with operating protocols.
Using the NanoVNA as an Antenna Analyser: The NanoVNA costs a fraction of the amount of even the cheapest antenna analyser. Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX explains how this diminutive device can be used to measure an antenna’s SWR.
Doing it by Design: Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes the build of a single conversion AM receiver for 80 through 40m.
Data Modes: Mike Richards G4WNC has a mixed bag of goodies for readers, but begins by finishing off the signal analysis tools in Simon Brown’s SDR-Console.
HF Highlights: Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has plenty of HF news as band conditions continue to improve.
What Next: Colin Redwood G6MXL introduces readers to Slow Scan Television and Satellites by showing how to receive SSTV pictures from the International Space Station. 
The World of VHF: Tim Kirby GW4VXE adds to the list of VHF/UHF nets as well as bringing readers the latest news from around the world.
Build the PW Paston, Part 3: Mark Tuttle G0TMT moves this month on to the VFO board of the 40m transceiver project.
How to Check Propagation Using FT8: James Stevens M0JCQ explains how to use FT8 as an aid to understanding propagation and chasing DX.
Remote Manual HF ATU, Part 1: Ken Ginn G8NDL describes the construction of a manual ATU that operates remotely.
SDR, Part 4: Dr Samuel Ritchie EI9FZB has a look at using the quadrature product detector (QPD) described in the February 2022 issue for fixed frequency operations.
Valve and Vintage: Philip Moss describes an elderly but interesting set from the USA, the Hallicrafters S20R Sky Champion Communications Receiver.
Readers’ Letters: This month’s Letters include thoughts on valved radio repair, following our recent article on the subject.

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