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July Issue Distribution Problem
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WiNRADiO Excalibur Receiver Review: Mike Richards has been testing the very latest model from WiNRADiO, a company that is well established in the world of software defined radio.
Excalibur’s main receiver controls.
Scanning Scene: Bill Robertson reports on his visit to the RNLI HQ, new ALSAR channels, a scanner for D-Star, new GSM-R network rail masts, Clacton-on-Sea frequencies and then he passes on a reader’s query about the Yupiteru MVT-7100.
The RNLI headquarters in Poole.
If you would like a copy of Bill’s ShopWatch frequency list, you can e-mail or write to him and he’ll send you the complete list or you can download it from HERE.
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Decode: Mike Richards continues his look at HF Data Link and shows you how you can use the PC-HFDL program to plot aircraft in Google Earth, PlanePlotter and DX Atlas. He also reports on a new VHF ACARS decoder program that’s free to use.
Military Matters: Kevin Paterson comments on the forthcoming strategic defence review and then he reports on his trips to the Perth and Abingdon airshows, some interesting movements, the Queen’s Birthday flypast and an unusual Dash over Scotland.
A Dutch Solo Display Team F-16 landing after a training flight.
NDB DXing: Robert Connolly explains why it’s still possible to hear an NDB from Greenland despite the current poor reception conditions, why you should monitor each frequency for at least six minutes when you’re looking for elusive NDBs and then he takes a look at odd and closed NDBs and DGPS.
The SBS Files: This month, Kevin Paterson reports on how he has upgraded his setup by installing both the AirNav RadarBox with 3D and the SBS-1er with its built-in radio and then he comments on a new book on that explains virtual radar.
Airband News: David Smith reports on additional segregated airspace for the use of UAVs, a Class G data collecting exercise that’s part of a new Airspace and Safety Initiative project and the joint IAA and NATS 2010-13 functional airspace block plan.
The maiden UK flight of the Watchkeeper UAV.
Sky High: Godfrey Manning offers advice about receiving equipment, comments again on effects of cabin pressure on food and drink containers and then invites readers to join the Save the Trident campaign to save Trident 1C G-ARPO.
Maritime Matters: Robert Connolly comments on the onset of summer and the arrival of the Weekend Navy, reports on a local maritime festival, explains how Irish coastguard incidents involve the use of different frequencies to those used in the UK and then asks about a wind farm frequency.
Off The Record: Following on from his last column discussing Community Radio licences, this month Oscar the Engineer looks at the issues surrounding the award of one of these licences to the apparently active pirate station Rinse FM.
LM&S Broadcast Matters: Chrissy Brand has been listening around the long, medium and short wave bands and this month she has a selection of interesting stations, lots of readers’ reports and her thoughts on the future of short wave broadcasting.
Airshow & Events Guide: August is always a good month for airshows – plan your visits with this month’s guide to shows around the country.
DXTV: Keith Hamer and Garry Smith keep you up to date with all the latest DXTV news and start by bringing you reports from readers about a very hectic month. Their usual news from the world of satellite TV has been held over until next month.
Final G6 Special Offer: This offer is now closing so this is your last chance to save £20 on the retail price of the new Eton G6 Aviator Buzz Aldrin Edition. The regular retail price is £89.95 plus p&p but if you order through us before August 31st, you will still pay just £69.95 plus p&p!
Radio Events: A list of rallies and radio events around the country where radio enthusiasts can pick up a bargain. Look out for the rallies that RadioUser will be attending.
Radio Websites: Chrissy Brand takes a look at websites featuring radio in Malta, World Music stations, the Barlow Wadley XCR-30 receiver, an interview with veteran broadcaster Margaret Howard and the new Broadcasting House.
Comms from Europe: Simon Parker reports on his experiments with a 10m pole and explains why some CE approved radios might not be approved after all. He also comments on RAD 2010, a very special President Jackson and an interesting idea for a portable antenna.
New Products: We have news of a new multi-standard portable DAB radio and the new AOR AR5001D, the successor to the well-known AR5000.
The new Sinfonie multi-standard portable DAB radio.
Software Spot: An exclusive collection of radio programs just for RadioUser readers. Many readers use a PC with their listening hobby, so each month we put together a collection of new releases of the very latest public domain, freeware and shareware hobby radio software just for our readers.
News: We have news of numbers stations machines on YouTube, a new UK and Ireland distributor for AOR products and the Your Freedom government website where you can vote to repeal unnecessary laws such as the Digital Economy Act.
Trading Post: Who's got what for sale this month and which readers are looking for equipment.
Bookstore: Our mail order bookstore has a huge selection of radio related books covering all aspects of the hobby.
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