# Practical Wireless — #1 Amateur Radio publication

> Amateur radio hobby magazine with practical projects and news. (iPhone/iPad app by Warners Group Publications PLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172/reviews.md

## What is Practical Wireless?

Practical Wireless is aimed at the licensed radio amateur and caters for the amateur radio hobby.

Practical Wireless is a ‘doing’ magazine focusing on the practical and constructional side of amateur radio and appeals to all ages.

Written by expert authors and contributors, Practical Wireless reflects developments in the technology, participants, activities and licensing framework of the hobby.

Every monthly issue features:
- The latest news
- Reviews of the latest radio equipment and ancillaries
- Regular practical constructional articles and projects
- Features from the UK and around the world
- What Next column is aimed at recently-licensed newcomers
- Software-defined radio
- Satellite operation
- Technical, operating and historic interests
- DX-ing and DXpeditions
- HF (High Frequency), VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency)
- QRP
- Transceivers and Antennas
- Rallies and club news

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. 

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue.  
 
-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. 
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. 
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. 
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
 
Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. 
 
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. 
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store 
 
Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. 
If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com 

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## Key features

- Practical constructional articles
- Latest radio equipment reviews
- Amateur radio news
- Software-defined radio features
- Satellite operation guides
- DX-ing and DXpeditions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practical Wireless 12M Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| Practical Wireless 1M Sub | $4.49 | per month |
| Practical Wireless 3M Auto Sub | $14.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| March 2019 (id:787085) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2020 (id:786436) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2020 (id:786434) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 (id:786428) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2020 (id:786426) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2021 (id:784571) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2022 (id:782105) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2022 (id:782103) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2022 (id:782101) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2022 (id:782099) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 (id:780104) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:819709) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2023 (id:723677) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2023 (id:723679) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:723683) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2024 (pp:1001350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (pp:1001365) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2024 (pp:1001355) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 (pp:1110350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1110389) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172/reviews.md

### 5/5 — An old favourite

*2020-11-02*

I built my first radio in the 60s from an F.G. Rayer design in Hobbies annual, stumbling across PW a couple of months later. This mag was probably the main thing that drove me to electronics and a licence. 50-some years and numerous countries and tickets later I chanced to visit the Derby Radio Museum (thanks, Steve) and rediscovered PW. One printed issue later and I found the Pocket Mags app and here I am again. 

I am thoroughly pleased with what I get for my buck and it’s an easy read for most.

### 5/5 — Practical Wireless

*2019-12-04*

Thoroughly enjoyable.Gives a good overview of UK ham radio.

Quite often PW provides interesting ham radio information not covered elsewhere.

## Frequently asked questions about Practical Wireless

### What is Practical Wireless about?

Practical Wireless is a magazine focused on the practical and constructional side of amateur radio. It covers the latest news, equipment reviews, and various technical and operating interests within the hobby.

### Does Practical Wireless offer subscriptions?

Yes, Practical Wireless offers several subscription plans within the app, including 1-month, 3-month auto-renewing, and 12-month options. A 12-month subscription includes a 1-month free trial.

### How do I manage my Practical Wireless subscription?

You can manage your subscription through your device's Account Settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off more than 24 hours before the current period ends, but current subscriptions cannot be cancelled during their active period.

### Can I access my Practical Wireless issues on multiple devices?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account within the app, you can protect your issues and browse purchases across multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging in.

### What is the age rating for Practical Wireless?

Practical Wireless has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in the amateur radio hobby.

### How often is Practical Wireless updated?

The app's latest version is 7.4.10, and it was last updated on October 13, 2025. This indicates regular updates to content and app functionality.

### Does Practical Wireless have ads?

Yes, Practical Wireless contains advertisements. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for access to content.

### What devices support Practical Wireless?

Practical Wireless is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing users to access content across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.10 — 2025-10-13

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.2.10 — 2024-07-25

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.4 — 2023-08-08

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.5.2 — 2021-05-14

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.5.0 — 2021-01-16

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

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