Practical Wireless Magazine
15 January, 2026
The February 2026 issue of Practical Wireless is here, packed with projects, operating tips, and radio history. Don reflects on QSLing and New Year resolutions, while Georg Wiessala explores radio propagation in Finding Your Funkwetter. Builders can try Frank Howell K4FMH’s portable multiband HF vertical or Tom Morgan G0CAJ’s two-element vertical array. VHF fans will enjoy Steve Macdonald G4AQB’s 144MHz balloon beacon, and Roger G3LDI shares the four P’s of Morse excellence. Contesting adventures continue with Don G3XTT from Uganda. History buffs can dive into BBC Broadcasting House’s early days, the Lissen Skyscraper 3 kit, February 1926 broadcasts, the BBC Penmon transmitter, 60 years of BBC-2, and the influence of US Armed Forces broadcasts on Icelandic radio. Mike G4WNC rounds out the issue with practical data-mode projects, including a low-cost GPS antenna splitter. A diverse, engaging issue for every radio enthusiast.
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