10 Review - The Ultra Lightweight Hexbeam
Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports his experiences using the Ultra Lightweight Hexbeam.

14 Review - Alpha Loop Magnetic Loop Antenna
Carl Gorse 2E0HPI takes a look at yet another antenna suitable for portable operation.

18 Emerging Technology
Chris Lorek G4HCL shows how pioneering amateur radio techniques have again shaped the future of two-way radio communication systems.

23 HF Highlights
Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX has another packed postbag following a month that saw a busy CQWW Phone Contest and a number of signifi cant DXpedition operations.

26 Rejuvenating the Yaesu FR-50B Receiver – Part 3
Dr Samuel Ritchie EI9FZB completes his restoration of an old Yaesu FR-50B.

30 Valve & Vintage
We catch up with the latest developments at Ben Nock G4BXD’s Military Wireless Museum, which include the addition of a Swedish Army transmitter and a TGY2 naval transmitter.

42 A Morse Code Practice Oscillator
Wally Sawyer G7FHN offers a quick and easy project for a Morse code practice oscillator. Perhaps this could be a Christmas project and entertain and inform family and friends.

44 Data Modes
Mike Richards G4WNC brings news of the new Airspy HF+ receiver before turning to other data modes news, including APRS on the Pi.