
Show overview
icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 213 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 3 days ago, with 19 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 213 episodesICQPodcast 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

Ep 475ICQPodcast Episode 475 - Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m
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 475 - Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m. We would like to thank Jeremy Reese (N8YP), John R Stengel (W8UC) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Biggest solar storm in 20 years hits Earth Can Ham Radio Help Taiwan Survive? UK Regulator Eyes Frequency-Sharing By Devices German Amateurs' Access To 70 Mhz Band In Limbo SOTA 2026 Challenge Brings Back Activity to 2m/70cm SSB/CW New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of 13th February 2026 Maritime Radio Days 2026 April Silent Key's Rig Donated to Assist American Red Cross

Ep 474ICQPodcast Episode 474 - New Radio Shack Additions
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), 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 New Radio Shack Additions. 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 Easing The Way For Blind Hams To Use Digital Modes AMSAT Youth Initiative Takes a Closer Look at Climate Change New Zealand Hams Use "ZM" Prefix for Centenary Year Starlink is Lowering Thousands of Satellites' Orbits to Reduce the Risk of Collisions Broadcast Marks Historic Radio Site's 100th year FCC Reminds Experimental HF Stations to Identify Themselves 2026 is ARRL's Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs HamSCI Speaker Series Explores WSPR Spectral Width First Desecheo Island Activation Since 2009

Ep 473ICQPodcast Episode 473 - Is AI About to Kill Ham Radio?
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, Is AI about to kill Ham Radio? We would like to thank Richard French (M7GET) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Up to $25,000 at Stake in New ARRL Student Coding Competition Student Success with DMR Project In India Jim Shaffer, KE5AL, Advocate For Blind Hams Becomes SK At 72 ARDC Launches 44Net Connect International Reply Coupons (IRCs) to End New Satellite Tracking Application Released Four Buchanan Students Earn FCC License World Wide Check-In on Talk Group 91 New Technician Class Question Pool Released