RadCom Magazine February 2024 ARCO Smart Antenna Rotator Controller RSGB SKU 1515

Original RadCom Magazine – February 2024, published by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and aimed at amateur radio, ham radio, electronics and RF enthusiasts.

This issue is Volume 100, Number 02, dated February 2024, with a printed cover price of £6.95.

The main cover feature is an ARCO smart antenna rotator controller review, with the cover showing a detailed amateur-radio operating station including multiple monitors, radio equipment, meters and the ARCO controller hardware.

MAIN COVER FEATURE – ARCO SMART ANTENNA ROTATOR CONTROLLER

The principal review in this issue is the ARCO smart antenna rotator controller, listed in the contents as being reviewed by Steve Nichols, G0KYA.

The cover prominently shows the ARCO smart antenna rotator control system alongside other radio-station equipment, making this issue particularly relevant to collectors and users interested in:

• antenna rotators
• directional antennas
• station automation
• amateur-radio control systems
• HF / VHF / UHF operating stations
• contesting equipment
• radio shack accessories
• smart antenna systems

OTHER REVIEWS

The contents page also lists:

• Monobeam TR110 beam – Steve Nichols, G0KYA
• Book review
• ARCO smart antenna rotator controller

FEATURE ARTICLES

Visible features include:

• QRP Deep Dive – Dom Wilkinson, 2E0WHQ
• The World at Their Fingertips, Part 2 – John Petters, G3YPZ

These should appeal particularly to readers interested in QRP operation, practical amateur-radio operating and radio history / communications development.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

A strong technical section is included, with articles covering:

• Design Notes
• EMC
• Motor Control
• Noise Levels Around the World

These topics give the issue added value as a practical technical reference, especially for readers involved with electronics, station construction, interference reduction and radio-control projects.

REGULAR SECTIONS

The contents also show a broad range of established RadCom regulars, including:

• Advertisers Index
• Antennas
• Contest Calendar
• Contesting
• Data
• GHz Bands
• HF
• LF
• Members’ Ads
• Propagation Predictions
• Propagation Studies
• QRP Matters
• Rallies & Events
• The Last Word
• VHF / UHF

NEWS & REPORTS

This issue also covers:

• Around Your Region – Club Events Calendar
• Around Your Region – Events Roundup
• Essex CW Amateur Radio Club Boot Camp 2023
• New Products
• News
• Progress Report on the RSGB Strategic Priorities
• RSGB Honour Roll
• RSGB Matters
• Shaping the RSGB
• Special Interest Groups News
• Trophy Winners for 2022/2023

Overall this is a strong issue for anyone interested in RSGB history, amateur-radio station equipment, QRP, antennas, propagation, radio electronics and technical experimentation.

CONDITION

Pre-owned condition.

From the supplied photographs, the magazine appears complete and readable, but it does show visible signs of previous use and handling.

Notable visible points include:

• handwritten writing across the upper front-cover area
• additional handwritten notes / markings visible around parts of the cover artwork
• general cover rubbing and handling marks
• visible light scratches / surface wear
• light edge and corner wear
• some wear along the spine
• slight curling / waviness around the outer edges
• small creases and handling marks around the cover
• interior pages shown appear generally clean, bright and readable
• binding appears intact in the photographed areas
• no major tears are visible in the supplied images

Because of the visible writing and handling wear, this should be regarded as a used reading / reference copy rather than a mint collector-grade example.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description and show the actual item for sale.

ORIGINAL EXTRAS / MISSING ITEMS

This sale is for the magazine only.

Any loose inserts, supplements, promotional material, catalogues, membership literature, gifts or other items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless specifically visible in the photographs.

ISSUE DETAILS

Publication: RadCom Magazine
Publisher: Radio Society of Great Britain / RSGB
Full Date: February 2024
Volume: 100
Number: 02
Cover Price: £6.95
Main Feature: ARCO Smart Antenna Rotator Controller Review
Genre: Amateur Radio / Ham Radio / Electronics / RF
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1515

RELEVANT KEYWORDS

RadCom Magazine, February 2024, RSGB, Radio Society of Great Britain, ARCO antenna rotator, smart antenna controller, amateur radio, ham radio, antenna rotator, QRP, VHF, UHF, HF radio, propagation, radio electronics, station control, amateur radio equipment.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect the cover, spine, pages, corners and edges during transit.

UK orders: Sent in a hardback envelope for rigidity and protection.

International orders: Sent in a cardboard mail-size box to provide additional protection during longer-distance delivery.