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Here's a brief look at what's coming up in the JULY issue of Popular Communications.
By Harold Ort, N2RLL |
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Is Vietnam coming in loud and clear in the middle of the day, and other stations bursting your speaker? Could be you're hearing these international shortwave voices via a far-flung relay. Get the inside story from Gerry Dexter on page 8 in his article, "Relay Madness!" Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Relay Madness!" If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. We've all heard that before, but how would you like to be able to gather weather information and become part of a reporting network? Ray Jacob, KB2ZPE has the details in his article, "Packet Radio And Weather Reporting - They're Perfect Together" beginning on page 16. Are you one of the thousands of scanner listeners who can't have an outdoor antenna? If you're really only interested in local and regional VHF/UHF action, there is hope for you. Be sure to read my review of the new WiNRADiO AX-31B Planar Log Periodic indoor antenna on page 20. Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, WiNRADiO Review" There must be dozens of ways to mount an antenna on your vehicle, but which is the best way? Read Gordon West's column, titled, "OK, Troops, Mount Up!" beginning on page 22 for details - and some superb photos.
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excerpt from July's, Telematics - a.k.a. your mobile communications. Be sure to read Alan Dixon's "On-The-Go" column for excellent news and information about mobile radio, AND as a special this month, a review of an outstanding Uniden radar detector! It all begins on page 26. Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "On-The-Go" It's a little larger than a shoebox and packs quite a punch. It's the Alinco DX-77 amateur transceiver - AND it has one hot general coverage receiver for all your shortwave listening/DXing. Check out this month's Ham Discoveries column beginning on page 30. Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Ham Discoveries" Got Zimbabwe? How about the Voice of the Islamic Revolution? You can - but first you've got to check out Gerry's "Clandestine Communiqué" for all the latest clandestine station news from around the world.
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excerpt from July's, What is the perfect ground? Bentonite clay? Check out Bruce Conti's "Broadcast Technology" column on page 44, and learn a whole lot more!
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excerpt from July's, Got an old radio that needs a lot of work? Columnist Peter Bertini, in his Wireless Connection column can help you restore that antique to working condition. This month his topic is Replicating Vintage Resistors on page 50.
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on this link to read an excerpt from July's, This month beginning on page 53, columnist Joe Cooper gets right down to utility business with tons and tons of your loggings. Check 'em out and let him know what you're hearing! Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Utility Radio" The BBC's new Oman relay site is on the air! Get this and much more international shortwave broadcast news in the "Global Information Guide" by Gerry Dexter beginning on page 60.
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on this link to read an excerpt from July's, Laura Quarantiello's Washington Beat column - this month on page 66 - is chock full of the latest Capitol Hill news affecting our radio hobby. This month, read how the FCC explores 800 MHz band interference to public safety. Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Washington Beat" OK, it's a stretch this month - but nonetheless a great read - Bill Hoefer's Plane Sense column on page 68 is all about aviation movies: the good, the bad and just plain ugly. Of course Bill also has the latest news for aviation scanner enthusiasts! Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Plane Sense" Sound Cards, Part II is Joe Cooper's continuing topic in Computer Assisted Radio Monitoring on page 72.
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on this link to read an excerpt from July's, Has your town gone digital? Are you hearing rumblings they're about to make the jump? Don't despair, because there is hope for your monitoring! Be sure to read Ken Reiss' "Overheard" column this month beginning on page 75 for all the digital details you need to know in the 21st Century! Click on this link to read an excerpt from July's, "Overheard" |
