Radio User

The best-selling radio listeners’ magazine in the UK. It covers all forms of broadcast and two-way radio, but not amateur radio.

Radio User • October 2022 Vol. 17 No 10

Autumnal Radio Splendour

Radio Currents • Have you got something new to tell our readers about? If so, then drop a line to wiessala@hotmail.com

WRTH: ‘Global Radio Cartographers’

Starwaves W2401 DRM Radio

Moonraker: FireSpot

British Smartphones from Bullitt

New Issue of Rails and Radio

The New Sangean Utility 40 at ML & S

Icom Transceiver and Linear Amplifier Showcased at Tokyo Fair

Alan Roe’s A22 Season Guide to Short Wave Music

Power Meter from Moonraker

AMT-MW207 Mini AM Radio Transmitter Kit USA

An Officer, a Diplomat and a Codebreaker • David Harris reviews a captivating biography of Brigadier John Tiltman, a largely self-taught and successful 20th Century cryptanalyst, who played a role in both code-breaking and post-war UK-USA diplomacy.

The Magic Bands

The Poldhu Wireless Telegraphy Station (1900-1933) • Scott Caldwell discusses the history and operation of the wireless station at Poldhu and evaluates its role in facilitating the pioneering trans-Atlantic communications of the era.

Radio News

Breaking Out Of the Elephant Cage: Augsburg Listening Station • Martín Butera looks at how interest in a former Cold War signals intelligence facility has both gained new traction – and fed the 'rumour mill' – following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Radio News

Time, Measurement and Radio (Pt II) • In Part Two of his mini-series on time and radio, the editor finds active time signal stations, explains what you can get from receiving those signals and recommends suitable radios, accessories and aerials.

European Private Shortwave Stations

Radio News

Readers’ Feedback • The editor offers a selection of e-mails, letters and posts received from our readers.

Radio News

NDB Reception over the Summer • Robert Connolly cautions against the dangers of lightning strikes for your radio equipment, reports on current NDB DXing conditions and appreciates the significant advantages of using an SDR for NDB-hunting purposes.

Rallies & Events • All information published here reflects the situation up to and including 15th August 2022. Readers are advised to check with the organisers of any rally or event before setting out for a visit. The Radio Enthusiast website www.radioenthusiast.co.uk has the latest updates, please check it regularly. To get your event on this list, e-mail full details as early as possible: wiessala@hotmail.com

Remote Education and Free DRM Radio Schooling • Kevin Ryan examines the developing capabilities of the DRM format, such as remote education, looks at some BBC Test Transmissions and explains some of the main digital radio technology terms and functions.

Radio News

Radio Comes in So Many Flavours • Chrissy Brand endorses a wealth of contemporary and historical radio programmes and podcasts from around the world, visits radio stations at country shows and community events and shares her top listening tips for this month.

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop (Part Two] • In the conclusion of her two-part mini-series, Chrissy Brand further examines the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, introducing some of its employees and their own compositions.

Blocked Aircraft and SELCAL Updates • David Smith investigates ‘blocked flights’ on tracking sites, SELCAL updates and the latest plans for handling future aviation. This month’s ATC Profile spotlights the Army Air Corps airfield at Middle Wallop.

Let’s Go Vertical • In his introduction to various types of aerials, Keith Rawlings moves on to...