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Image: Rob Mannion's 'Keylines'
Welcome!   Each month, Rob Mannion G3XFD - the editor of Practical Wireless - introduces topics of interest and comments on current news
As I write this in mid January, I'm looking back at the fast receding 2006 Christmas holidays. And, if you're like me, you're probably wondering just why the festivities take so long to approach and then they're gone in a moment!
  Image: Front cover of this month's Practical Wireless magazine

Practical Wireless  
Mar 07 issue
  As I write this in mid January, I'm looking back at the fast receding 2006 Christmas holidays. And, if you're like me, you're probably wondering just why the festivities take so long to approach and then they're gone in a moment!
     
Oct 06 issue
  Recently, readers may remember that I expressed my fears (in Topical Talk) regarding the near hysteria regarding radiation from cell 'phone masts, etc
     

Sept 06 issue

  A recurring question - (from people I met during the journey) made me realise something must be done to publicise Amateur Radio to the general public!
     
August 06 issue
  The opportunity to re-launch the Club Spotlight magazine competition came about recently, thanks to an impromptu meeting between David Barlow G3PLE, Elaine Richards G4LFM, and myself, that took place at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Poole, Dorset
     
July 06 issue
  Sometimes a letter arrives and I find myself saying "I wish I'd written that'! Recently, such a letter arrived from the ever busy Ray Howes G4OWY in Weymouth, Dorset
     
June 06 issue
  Over the extended Easter Bank Holiday weekend I thoroughly enjoyed catching up on the 'air time' on the bands I've missed over the recent months.
     
May 06 issue
  Rob looks at the arrival in the UK of the Chinese-made Jing Tong transceivers
     
April 06 issue
  This month, Rob looks at Ofcom's 'Licence for Life' - He gets a little help from his friends, and gets his granddaughter started with her first crystal radio set
     
March 06 issue
  This month Rob G3XFD pays tribute to a remarkable Irish Radio Amateur, discovers his Grand-daughter's opinion of Madonna's singing and discusses the requirements of front cover photographs for PW
     
Feb 06 issue
  This month, Rob looks at Ofcom's in-house handling of specialised licensing facilities, club news and visits
     
Jan 06 issue
  Looking at Amateur Radio used in crisis, insurance for portable operating and forthcoming club visits
     

 

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It's 84 pages, packed with features and regulars from the very best from both SWM and RA and it's only £3.25.
Look out for it in the usual place at your newsagent from 20th December 2005 or to see more details and take advantage of our very special subscription offer visit http://radiouser.co.uk

 

 
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