Inside This Month

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This Month

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FUNcube Dongle Pro: Mike Richards takes a look at the FUNcube Dongle Pro, a software defined radio that is housed in a USB dongle.

Scanning Scene: Bill Robertson reports on an unusual experience and the use of Twitter by fire and rescue services. He then thanks readers for supplying information about scanner ‘monitor’ memories and about the use of private business radio.

Fireman in action in the aftermath of the riot in Tottenham. Christophe Maximin (CC-BY-2.0)

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 stresses the importance of correctly configuring noise reduction units. He offers a roundup of hints and tips about a number of maritime data modes and then reviews the 2012 edition of the Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guide.

Military Matters: Pat Carty takes a first look at the long awaited Kinetic Avionic Products Limited SBS-3 and provides a roundup of visiting aircraft of interest. He tells of his visit to the Donna Nook air warfare range and then calls off the search party.

The Kinetic Avionic Products Limited SBS-3.

News & Products: Details of the BDXC Radio Stations in the UK and interference to global positioning system receivers in the US.

Sky High: Godfrey Manning questions the need for the extensive restrictions on UK airspace to be imposed during July and August. He muses over interference to 10cm radar from wind farms and then encourages readers to experiment.

DXTV: Keith Hamer and Garry Smith report on F2 and tropospheric reception and on activity on Bands I, II and III. They tell of an exhibition commemorating 75 years of television and then bring you their roundup of satellite news.

TV Drenthe DVB-T picture received by Chris Thatcher in Lincoln.

Maritime Matters: Robert Connolly offers his view regarding the potential impact of the reorganisation of the UK Coastguard. He then reports on the closure of a ferry port after 150 years of operation and the recent opening of Loch Ryan Port.

The Stena Navigator on one of her final passages from the old port of Stranraer.

If you would like a copy of Robert’s list of the VHF channels for use on inland waterways and at marinas and also details of marine radio frequencies and channel numbers, you can download it from HERE.
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LM&S Broadcast Matters: Chrissy Brand reminisces about her days at Bush House and states her preference for broadcast reception via the ether rather than a digital stream. She then brings you her roundup of reception reports on the tropical and short wave bands.

Admiralty List of Radio Signals: Larry Bennett tells readers about a publication for mariners that has been produced for the past 90 years and which might appeal to enthusiasts who are interested in maritime radio communication, navigational aids and time signals.

Airband News: David Smith provides a link to a time-lapse camera. He then reports on the long term development of air traffic control in the US and the approval for an increase in the duration of extended operation by Boeing 777 aircraft.

A Ryanair 737 lifting off from a snowy Liverpool.

NDB DXing: Robert Connolly looks at transmissions on medium frequencies used to enhance the accuracy of Global Positioning System fixes. He then brings you his roundup of non-directional beacon reactivations and closures.

Godfrey Manning operating his NASA Marine Radiofix handheld NDB direction finder.

Radio Related Websites: Chrissy Brand brings you a roundup of interesting and unusual websites relating to radio personalities and the BBC’s departure from Bush House. She then looks at a selection of websites from North America and North Korea.

Comms from Europe: Simon Parker assesses the current state of health of CB and offers an update on the Stabo xm 4006e transceiver. He then brings news of two new high power handheld transceivers from Storm Technologies in the US.

The new Uniden Bearcat 980SSB transceiver.

Off The Record: Oscar the Engineer answers a question from a reader regarding the disappearance of Radio Caroline from the Sky electronic programme guide and then brings you his roundup of free radio both on the air and on the internet.

Software Spot: This month we are offering RadioUser readers another brilliant collection of software to help the lift the winter blues, which includes a number of programs that are particularly suited for use on the lower frequency bands.

Radio Events: The RadioUser roundup of radio related rallies and events taking place between February 5th and April 22nd.

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.

Feedback: Your chance to let other readers know your latest news and views.

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