Show overview
icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 216 episodes. That works out to roughly 380 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 30m and 1h 59m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by ICQPodcast.com.
From the publisher
The premier podcast for Amateur Radio / Ham Radio users. News, views, features, upcoming events and Amateur / Ham Radio training. ICQ Podcast is a podcast for you and including you
Latest Episodes
View all 216 episodesICQPodcast Episode 495 - Antennas for QRP and POTA
ICQPodcast Episode 494 - Q and A 2026
ICQPodcast Episode 493 - What makes an Radio Antenna Fail?
ICQPodcast Episode 492 - Which Hotspot
ICQPodcast Episode 491 - The Science of Making Distant Contacts
ICQPodcast Episode 490 - Ham Radio ATU's
ICQPodcast Episode 489 - STEM and Radio for a Brighter Future
ICQPodcast Episode 488 - World RadioSport Team Championship (WRTC) 2026
ICQPodcast Episode 487 - A Taste of Ham Radio Friedrichshafen
ICQPodcast Episode 486 - Windows 10 to Linux
ICQPodcast Episode 485 - World Cup Special Event Station
ICQPodcast Episode 484 - New Lead Free Solder
ICQPodcast Episode 483 - Fault Finding
ICQPodcast Episode 482 - AMSAT President Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA
ICQPodcast Episode 481 - Home Brewing & Kit Building
ICQPodcast Episode 480 - Bob K0NR: VHF, Summits and More
Ep 479ICQPodcast Episode 479 - Baofeng UV-5R Mini
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Baofeng UV-5R Mini Review. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate FO-29 Enters Full Sunlight: Veteran Satellite Sees Renewed Activity in 2026 New Indiana Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers Radio Interference Has Landed U.S. Airlines With an $8 Million Bill to Fix Faulty Equipment on Boeing 787s Tennessee Approves Credentials for Amateur Radio Technician License 630M at Dayton Hamvention New Microwave Capabilities for the NRC Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026 Judge Orders Voice Of America Back On The Air WRTC 2026 Not Permitting National Flags, Symbols
Ep 478ICQPodcast Episode 478 - QRP Labs Q&A
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is QRP Labs Q&A. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Hams Help Forecasters with Real-Time Data on Northeast Blizzard Hamclock Users Get Free Backend Server Drone Video Captures East Texas Hot Air Balloon Rescue at 1,100 Feet Listen out for RSGB President operating as GB5CC British Science Week: What Are Your Plans? Astro Pi Mission Zero Challenge Offers Youth Chance to Run Code Aboard ISS RAC Names Recipients of Amateur of the Year Award 2025 K9 Veterans Day Activation Honors Military Dogs
Ep 477ICQPodcast Episode 477 - ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Victory in Scotland for Amateur's Tower Installation Hams Respond to Tragedy In Chilean Andes Indiana BMV Unveils New Amateur Radio License Plate Not Moonbounce, Rather Building- And Pedestrian-Bounce HAM Radio Operators Bridge UP200 Communications Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House Amateur Radio Software Award Nominations Open Construction Competition in UK Eyes Maker Community Ofcom Approves VMO2's Request to Provide Satellite Connectivity to UK Smartphones
Ep 476ICQPodcast Episode 476 - QRV App
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is QRV App We would like to thank Geoffrey Collier (G4STS) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Details of the QRV App, and how to claim your free trail can be found at - https://www.icqpodcast.com/download-the-show Thailand's KNACKSAT-2 CubeSat Preparing for Deployment from the ISS RSGB Band Plans: Key Changes You Need to Know Radio Club Keeping Communication Open During Extreme Weather Amazon Asks FCC for 2-Year Extension in Leo Satellite Deployment Deadline, Citing a Rocket Shortage World Thinking Day Student Coding Competition is Underway - $25,000 Award Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL 3Y0K Bouvet 2026