icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes WC3B to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Organising a SOTA Weekend. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank an anonymous donor along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Australian Call Sign Structure - ARRL - What's wrong with ham radio? - Unauthorized Transmissions in 144 MHz Satellite Allocation - HobbyKing Fined Nearly $3 Million for Marketing Unauthorized Drone Transmitters - High school Marine Buoy Transmitter Now Active on 20m WSPR - QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo - SOTA Day 2020 (Austrian) - RASA's QTC Magazine Moves to Fully Electronic

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Radio Questions Answered. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Daryll McCaffrey, Ed Efchak (WX2R), Andrew Whybrow (M0IRU), David Bowie, Ed Jones (K8MEJ), Phil Heckingbottom (VK6ADF), Dino Papas KLØS, Gayln True Hall and two anonymous donors along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Successful Foundation Webinar - 5000 km plus Opening on 144 MHz from Cape Verde Islands to Europe - PRESENTER OPINION: The Rebirth of HF? - The Uncertain Future of Ham Radio - Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection - DIY Weather Satellite Ground Station - UK National Hamfest 2020 Cancelled - European SOTA Activity Day 19th September 2020 - ILLW on Track for 2020

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes WC3B to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Homebrew CAT and Programming Cable ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 First Ireland & Slovenia Contact made on 40 MHz Band Transatlantic Emergency Call UK Radio Ham Answers Call for Help Ham Radio Saved My Life! Presenter Article: Prominent Ham Operators Lead Major Covid-19 Pandemic Effort First Annual "Dream Rig" Youth Essay Contest Online Remote Invigilation Expanding GB100RS Special Event Wales Special Event GB0WMZ NRRL form Vision and Action Working Group

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Rob Sherwood, NC0B on Transmitter Performance. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Gary Bridges (WA0VMV) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Credit Card Chip used to make Crystal Radio IARU Submitted Paper Raises Rising RF Noise Levels AO-73 Now in Fulltime Transponder Mode Raspberry Pi FUNcube Satellite Telemetry Decoder Now Available PRESENTER OPINION: Collins Driving Another Nail into the Amateur Radio Emcomm Coffin? G-QRP Convention 2020 Will be a Virtual Event Hamvention 2021 Chair Appointed Russian-Ukrainian Radio War Spreads

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes WC3B to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is The Futures of Ham Radio. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Kevin Strishock (N3KA), Michael Street (G3JKX), Lizzy Cannon (G0MDL) and Billy Kemp and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Record Numbers to take UK Foundation Exam - Ham Radio Operators still Transmitting - FT8 Used for Moonbounce (EME) Contact - AO-27 Returns from the Dead - Next Ham Heading to Space Station after Historic Launch - ARISS Establishes Itself as an Independent Organization - APRS Payload Balloons to Race Across North America in Educational Challenge - GQRP Club Online

In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Dan Romanick (KB6NU), Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is the Maintenance Time. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Kelly Breed and Nestor Jacovides (5B4AHZ) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - RAYNET Helps Elderly Man - Blind Amateur Radio Operator Promotes Hobby with New Aerial and Morse Code - ARRL Seeks Clarification of Amended Amateur Service RF Safety Rules - Wireless Power Transfer: CIS/B/737/CDV rejected - 2020 State of the Hobby Survey - Director, Vice Director Nominations Invited in Five ARRL Divisions - Judge Approves Retrieval of Titanic Marconi Wireless Equipment

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes WC3B to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is the Restoring Valve/Tube Gear. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - Register for Next EssexHam Foundation Online Amateur Radio - Long-Lost U.S. Military Satellite found by Amateur Radio Operator - Beyond Exams Resources Launched by the RSGB - FCC Providing Flexibility to Volunteer Examiners in Developing Remote Testing Methods - RASA launches Welcome to AR guidebook for Newcomers - PRESENTER OPINION : A Way Back to Relevance for Amateur Radio? - Coronavirus: How Amateur Radio is Connecting People during Lockdown - Blind Amateur Radio Operator Promotes Hobby with New Aerial and Morse Code - Richard Newstead Retires from SOTABeam - Special Event Station GB0GIG (Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol)

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is the National Communication Museum. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank our Ben Harrison (AJ6NH) and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Centenarian Radio Amateur on BBC Radio Solent - Historic First Trans-Atlantic Contact Made on 432 MHz - Tweet with Morse code - Amateur Radio on BBC Three Counties Radio - Morse Code App - RSGB Launches National Mental Health Campaign in Partnership with the NHS - Essex Ham Foundation Online Training Breaks Records - Japan's Radio Amateurs Gain Expanded Access to 160 and 80 Metres

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barns N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Passion of Shortwave Listening with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - USA Conducts First All-Online Ham Radio Exam - Is April the month of Solar Minimum? - PC Magazine article on how to mitigate Zoom risk - Hamvention QSO Party - Lee Jennings Memorial Activity Marathon - GB1COR Special Event Station - IARU 95th Birthday - 144 MHz Trans-Atlantic record Extended to Almost 4,760kms

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barns N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Passion of Shortwave Listening with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - USA Conducts First All-Online Ham Radio Exam - Is April the month of Solar Minimum? - PC Magazine article on how to mitigate Zoom risk - Hamvention QSO Party - Lee Jennings Memorial Activity Marathon - GB1COR Special Event Station - IARU 95th Birthday - 144 MHz Trans-Atlantic record Extended to Almost 4,760kms

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barns N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Passion of Shortwave Listening with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - USA Conducts First All-Online Ham Radio Exam - Is April the month of Solar Minimum? - PC Magazine article on how to mitigate Zoom risk - Hamvention QSO Party - Lee Jennings Memorial Activity Marathon - GB1COR Special Event Station - IARU 95th Birthday - 144 MHz Trans-Atlantic record Extended to Almost 4,760kms

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Why Coax Fails ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Dean Sproull (VE5SPR) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Scientists Create Quantum Sensor that Covers Entire Radio Frequency Spectrum It's Time for Remote Amateur Radio License Exams WIA Board Comment Need a new hobby? Try amateur radio! Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club Begins Daily Health & Welfare Broadcasts Errata to 2020-2024 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released Hamvention Names 2020 Award Winners EU to Impose VAT on Low Value Parcels Ofcom Awards Six New Community Radio Licences

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Kit Building Tips. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank David Strachan (2M0WHX) and Terry Bradford and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Clubs as Hubs? - New Ham Radio Syllabus: Exam Pass Rate Figures Released - Motorola wins Copyright Infringement Case against Hytera - RSGB Exam Papers - Attracting youth to ham radio: Get out of their way! - A Working Scale Model of a HF Curtain - Ofcom Stops Issuing Short Full Calls - New QO-100 Band Plan Announced - Hamvention Officials Keeping an Eye on Coronavirus

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Launching the Illinois Young Ham Club and a report from the BRATS Rally. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 Successful 47 GHz Ham Radio Moon Bounce Test Amateur Radio Operating Procedures British Radio Antenna Arrives at Space Station Spy Radio Found During Archaeological Dig SOTA Flavours Challenge DV Week 1-7 March 2020 ICQPodcast's Ruth on Air UK 5 MHz Beacon to Close ISWL Callsigns for March 2020 Distracted Driving Regulations in Canada Update

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell - M0SGL, Frank Howell - K4FMH and Bill Barnes - N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - South Essex Rally Review. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - ARRL Expands its Roster of Online Discussion Groups for Members - Undersea Expedition Planned to Retrieve Titanic's Radio Gear - Bletchley Park- Build a Radio Receiver - Mysterious Radio Signal from Space is Repeating Every 16 days - French look at 3-Tier CEPT ham radio structure - RSGB Train the Trainer - New Amateur Extra Question Pool Released - Turn the bands Green for St Patricks Day

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - NanoVNA are they any good? ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Dave Pyle (KW1DX), Tim Price (G4YBU)and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Radio hams Rescue Teenage Girl from Kidnappers - Barry Shelley (N1VXY) - Interim ARRL CEO - Continued Access to 3GHz spectrum - New IARU Region 1 record on 134 GHz – 65km - Australian Bushfires Causing Major Telecommunication Outages - Maine Bicentennial Special Event - YOTA Matching Fund Drive - Greenland and Denmark Special Event

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Questions Answered and Tips. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Constantine Papas (KL0S), Leslie Boddington (G4JDC) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - G4KUX extends 432 MHz tropo record to 4,644kms - DARC 70 Years - Going Ham at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School - Tunisia Issues Personal Licenses to Operate - YOTA Month a Success in the Americas - Leadership Elections Highlight ARRL Annual Board Meeting - ARRL On the Air Podcast Premieres - Canvey Radio & Electronics Rally - Special Certificate to Celebrate 30 Years of LUSAT - Swiss Special Event Station

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Ruth Willet KM4LAO, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Is it worth building a SMALL contest/DX station? ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - ARRL - Dare to Imagine - Radio Amateurs Aid in Rescue in Remote NZ park - RSGB Earthing and the Radio Amateur Leaflet Updated - Radio Theory Handbook - 2nd Edition - GB7PY Repeater Stolen - New Irish Beacon on 60 MHz Now on the Air - VO2AC - Canadian Lighthouse Operation

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell - M0SGL, Frank Howell - K4FMH, Ed Durrant - DD5LP and Bill Barnes - N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - Low Band VHF. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Scott McDonald (KA9P), Richard Drexel (K4RJD) and Bill Seward (W4EXT) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Ham Radio to Encourage Student Interest in Science - FT4 and JS8 Added to the RFzero - African Parks-on-the-Air Programme - Library artwork honours STEM teacher Barbara Ranson formerly AAØI - ARRL Reshapes its Podcast Offerings for 2020 - DRM Tests from Hungary on 26 MHz continue into 2020 - TM70TAAF Special Event - Australian 70cms Digital Record Extended to 2806 kms!

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is - CW Invaders Game / Training Aid ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Peter Caffery, Daniel Sullivan (KC3NKF) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - New Ham Radio Antenna Bill being Drafted - Happy Birthday FUNcube-1 (AO73) - Halfords Make Radio Signals Travel 'Super-Fast' - Proposed FCC Auction of C-Band Increases Competition for Allocation - Clearing Radio Amateurs out of 3.4 GHz - UK Beginners licence - KB6NU - M17 DMR - KB6NU - SARL Novice Award - Ham Radio Day Aboard the RMS Queen Mary - Hamvention Admission, Fees to Increase

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Bob Allison (WB1GCM) ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - IARU Region 1 - Alcohol Ban at YOTA events - Ham Radio Reaching 'an Inflection Point' - W1AW Commemorate Ham Radio Spanning Atlantic - UK University Amateur Radio - YOTA Summer Camp in the Americas - 60m Band a Step Closer in France - Five Train the Trainers Courses for 2020 - ARRL Self-Guided Emergency Communication Course EC-001-S is Now Available On-Demand

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Pocket Electronic Workshop. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Joey Ferguson (W4JF) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - AM Amateur Radio Europe announce the AM QSO Party 2020 - HackSpace magazine Antenna Article - West Point Cadets use Amateur Radio to Contact ISS - Build a Long-Distance Data Network using Ham Radio - FCC Asked to Clarify Amateur Rules Governing Encrypted or Encoded Messages - New Arkansas Beacon on Air - Saudi Arabia and Seychelles join IARU - Irish Digital Radio Stations to Close

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Grow, Merge or Disband your Amateur Radio Club! ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 - PACTOR Developer SCS Announces Monitoring Software - Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility? - Inspiring Youth with Science in Space - Michigan State University Amateur Radio Club Celebrates Centennial with Second-Century Special Event - New ARRL Online Groups for More Direct Communications - Amateur Radio Operator Faces Fine for Blocking Other Amateurs - RSGB Youth Team Recruiting - December is YOTA Month

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ) discusses Propogation Tools with Steve Nicol G0KYA and finds out how the RSGB has modernised the adjudication of RSGB Contests for faster, more accurate results with Simone Wilson M0BOX. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Jim Thompson (2E0FOA) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate 2019 Construction Competition Winners New On the Air Magazine Concern and Confusion in California's Amateur Radio Ranks Apply now to run GB19YOTA

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Homebrew Heroes. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank David Reid (W6KL) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - OR Prefix Celebrates Belgium Princess Birthday - US radio ham flies to UK to present First Class Operator Club Honor - SOTA Mountain Goat Award - Ofcom 2018/19 Annual Report - GB3JV London TV Repeater - Melbourne QRP by the Bay - HAREC exams at HAMEXPO show 12 October 2019

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ) reviews headphones from BHI Noise Cancelation Products, A Handheld Radio Programming Guide and we speak to Chris Taylor from Moonraker regarding Rola Masts, Network Radio and a Dual Band DMR Radio with Bluetooth Connectivity to any device. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Anne Marie Nugent and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate ARRL Online Auction Exercise Blue Ham 2019 South Hampshire Repeater Group Launches 70cm 'Internet Free' Linking Netherlands - Changes to Ham Radio Call Sign Policy

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Ed Durrant DD5LP, and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is UK Hamfest 2019. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Anne-Marie Nugent and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - North Korea tests DRM on Amateur Radio Band - Bulgarian hams Gain Limited Access to 50 MHz - Pirate DAB multiplexes take to the Air - Saltwater and Plastic Antenna - Wanna hijack a USAF orbiting satellite? - Volunteer Monitor Program to Debut - National Club of the Year 2018 Winners Announced - VK Licence Conditions Changes - OR Prefix Celebrates Belgium Princess Birthday

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Rob Sherwood from Sherwood Engineering. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Neil Connor (M6CUE), Frank Westphal ( K6FW) and Charles Riley (G4JQX) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - ARRL HF Band Planning Committee Reactivated - VDSL - PTA Imposes Restrictions on Radio Amateur - Radio Hams Track Interfering Signals - Good News for Amateur Radio Two Metre Band - Hamvention to Stay at Xenia for next 5 Years - AMSAT-LU PicoBalloons Travels around the Globe - North Korea tests DRM on Amateur Radio Band - GB100GP Active for Jamboree on the Air

In this episode, Colin Butler (M6BOY) discusses training, licencing and growing the amateur radio hobby with Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ), Chris Howard M0TCH and Dan Romanchik (KB6NU). ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Donald Gover (KC9ZMY ), Nigel Wells (2w0cgm) and John Baggott (K2BAG) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate International Air Ambulance Week 2019 Eddie De Young (AE7AA) Named CQ Awards Editor

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is the GB55RC activation onboard Radio Caroline at the start of August. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Joe Ferguson (W4JF) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Parks on the Air Come to England - World's First FT8 Contact on 122 GHz - VRT Withdraws Slur Against Radio Amateurs - BBC Service to Kashmir on Shortwave Increased - Ideas Sought for the Next FUNcube Satellite - Hiram Percy Maxim 150th Birthday Celebration - Radio Hams Continue Support of RNLI - Automated Contacts Prohibited - RSGB Release Mock Exam Papers

In this episode, Frank Howell (K4FMH) talks to ARRL CEO and Secretary Howard Michel (WB2ITX), who provides an update from the recent ARRL committee meeting. Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the Amateur Radio announcement this week. GQRP Convention 2019 Join W1AW 150th Birthday Celebration AMSAT Space Symposium Call for Papers MFJ Joins Corporate Prize Donor List for HomeBrew Heroes Award ARRL BoD Minutes - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/2019%20Board%20of%20Directors/Final%20Minutes%20July%202019.pdf

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ruth Willet KM4LAO and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Long Island CW Club. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Michael Rosenberg (N9YB), Constantine Papas (KL0S) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Radio Spectrum Management Traces an Activated Unregistered Personal Locator Beacon The Internet's Impact on International Radio Australia: WIA board comment AMSAT member wins Alabama Outstanding Youth Ham Award First UK 288 GHz CW Contact FT8 Digital Mode Club 2nd Anniversary BARTG GB60ATG Special Event 146MHz band Gets Extra Year

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is AMSAT US with Keith KB1SF. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Marcellino Gemelli (KM6EAY) and an Anonymous Donor and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - No Consensus Reached for FCC on 'Symbol Rate' Issues - Brazilian Students Building QO-100 Ground Station - Distracted Driving Measure Among Many New State Laws - New Raspberry Pi 4 Problem Reported with Certain USB-C Cables - Millions of AMPRNet Internet Addresses Sold to Fund Grants and Scholarships - Missing Amateur Radio Operator - ILLW 2019 Final Countdown - Siglent Joins as Homebrew Heroes Award Corporate Sponsor

In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Bill Barnes N3JIX, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Mike Duke (K5XU). ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Ed Jones (K8MEJ) and John Merkel (AJ1DM) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Sensational First-Ever Contact via Moon Orbiting Transponder DSLWP-B - Scientist Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG, Honored for Ionospheric Imaging Research - 104-year-old Radio Ham who Helped put Humans on the Moon - RSGB Considering Single Full Amateur Radio Exam - Hiram Percy Maxim 150th Birthday Celebration - French Consultation on 5 MHz Amateur Band - New Science Museum Exhibition - US Apollo 11 Special Event - Nominate Your RAC Amateur of the Year

In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Dan Romanchik (KB6NU) and Frank Howell (K4FMH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Ham Radio 2019. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 UK Amateur Radio Exam Statistics for 2018 Released Using AIS Metadata to Monitor Propagation in the 2m Band 16-year-old Ham Radio Satellite Builder New 8-Meter Amateur Band? 144 MHz and the WRC Process ARRL Amping up Code Proficiency Awards Walmart Parking Lots on the Air 2019 Scientist Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG, Honored for Ionospheric Imaging Research Friedrichshafen Ham Radio - Attendance Falls Again AM3WRG - World Roller Games

In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Bill Barnes (N3JIX), Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB). Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Ed Durrant (DD5LP) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is HMS Belfast, D-Day's Communication Ship. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Kenny Johns (WN8Y) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - New Beta Version of FT4 Now Available - AMSAT President Joe Spier, K6WAO, Awarded Russian E.T. Krenkel Medal - French Proposes 144-146 MHz for Aeronautical Mobile Service - PW Contest Used to Publicise Amateur Ham Radio - Could a New Licence Counter Threats at VHF and Above? - Ham Radio at Women in Tech Event - YCP Group Taking Part in IARU HF Contest - RASA Calls for 1 kW for Australia

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is a double feature, a fictional book featuring amateur radio called Equinox and 40 years of BYLARA. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Phil Stephenson (K0PWS) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate ARRL Considering Move of Corporation from CT to DE Number of Radio Amateurs in France 175th Anniversary of Morse Code New Ham Radio Regulations in Belgium Sheffield & District Wireless Society - 100 year anniversary SARL Youth Sprint and World QRP Day Germany Permits 50 MHz Ham Radio Contest Operation Sharon White to Step Down as Ofcom Chief Executive

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Dayton Hamvention 2019. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank John Stevens (AB9JS), Michael Ladd (KD2KOG), Scott MacDonald (KA9P) and his wife Sara, Will Christman WD5I and Tage Carlson K1SEI and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate VOA Museum to host 75th-anniversary commemoration of D-Day Record Number of South African Candidates for Radio Amateur Exam CEPT Annual Radio Interference Statistics Arizona Homeowners Association - Outdoor Antenna Guidelines British Inland Waterways on the Air 2019 GCARC Special Event Station Proposed 60m Trial in Australia

In this special edition of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast, we interview the breaking hardware announcements from Dayton Hamvention, Yaesu's FT-3DR Handheld, FlexRadio Multiplex Software and Elecraft K4. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH and Dan Romanick KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is the WOLFWave Audio Processor by Martin Butler M1MRB. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Chuck Chivers (VE3VSA) and Bill Hester (N0LAJ) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - Amateur Radio Club Lends a Hand to Firefighters - Arduino and RF from kHz to 1 GHz - RM-11828 Technician Enhancement - Update - First on-air test of FreeDV 2020 - Radio Experiments by Colonel Dennis EI2B - Dayton Hamvention Providing Information Radio Station on 1620 AM

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Martin M1MRB, Edmund M0MNG and Colin M6BOY visit to Yaesu to get hands-on with the new FTDX 101D. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Nigel Wells (2W0CGM) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - UK Foundation Licence Changes - Bouvet Island DXpedition News - New Digital Mode FT4 - Radio Ham to Set Up Emergency Communications Centre - RSGB ARDF Championships 2019 - Experts Predict Long and Deep Solar Minimum

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is The S-meter by Martin (M1MRB). ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank William Heckleman (KC3HZU) and Kevin Rupp (WN7Z) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate - FCC Asked to Allow All-Digital on AM Band - MagPi Features Ham Radio - New Packet Radio - Hamnet over 70cm - Petition Seeks to Limit Digital Modes to Open-Source Software - 2019 State of the Hobby Results - Take In National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting During Hamvention - Amateur Radio SSTV Art Expo - Successful Club Expands Training Team

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is an interview with Howard Michel, WB2ITX, CEO of the ARRL, discusses his vision for the organisation. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Andy Cowley and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate FCC Invites Comments on ARRL Technician Enhancement Proposal New 47 GHz and 122 GHz Records Set Modified Digital QST App Now Available for Apple iOS Users Ham Radio Geostationary Satellite Transponders AMSAT's 50th Anniversary Czech Amateur Radio Team to Activate Jersey Greece Makes 60m Available to Amateur Radio ICQPodcast Event : Work ARRL CEO Howard Michel - https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2019/3/18/icqpodcast-event-work-arrl-ceo-howard-michel

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is a review of the UHF/VHF Weekender Transceiver Kit by Martin M1MRB. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS 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 Radar makes 5 MHz Band 'Useless' Neil G0WPO - SOTA Mountain Goat Free Foundation Training Books for Australian Amateur Radio Students Radio Ham Takes on Department of Justice ITU Strengthening Emergency Telecommunications in the Americas GQRP Club Founder the Rev. George Dobbs, G3RJV, SK State of the Hobby Survey 2019 BYLARA Launches New Bulletin Publication RSGB AGM Online Voting

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is an interview by Frank Howell (K4FMH) with Amateur Radio Author Don Keith (N4KC) ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Richard Boley and Dino Papas (KL0S) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Cricket World Cup Amateur Radio Marathon Comments Wanted on Amateur Radio Related Petition for Rule Making Radio Hams Transfer Crypto Currency on 40m Band Golden Globe Sailing Race - Penalty Given for Ham Radio Use Carole Perry (WB2MGP) is First Recipient of Award Named in Her Honor Tate Gallery Features Ham Radio Art St Patrick's Day Special Events Station GB1SPD VeroRoute Highest Ever SOTA Activation

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is 50 years of Worked All Britain. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Robert Giesel (KE5VLI) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Ham Radio License in a Day Qatar OSCAR-100 Web Receiver Live Supporting Innovation through Wireless Technology Two Milestones in Distance Learning Electronics Notes Opens a Ham Radio Store Reflecting on 50 years in the Radio Business Reshaping ARRL Objectives US Navy Explores Amateur Radio as a Training Adjunct RSGB Company Secretary Vacancy US Amateur Radio Population Grows Slightly in 2018

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Peanut the Dstar App. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Keith Schlottman (KR7RK) and Richard Perzyna (G8ITB) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Student Promotes Ham Radio Bloomington South School on the Air Public Consultation on Electromagnetic Field Regulations PocketRxTx v3 Released Geoffrey Starks Sworn in as FCC Commissioner Nominate for CWops Award

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is our first impression of the ICOM IC-9700. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank Charles Benet (AI6TT) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Record Year for Online Amateur Radio Training Course D-STAR ONE Launched, Telemetry Received VHF/UHF Workshop Aims To Boost Activity Above 30 MHz New Amateur / Ham Radio General Class Question Pool Released Amateur Radio eBooks Available for Download Court Ruling - Excessive Antenna Application Fees Violated Reasonable Accommodation Amateur Radio Exam Success in Holland French Amateur Radio "Tax" Removed New Amateur Radio Technical Requirements in Bulgaria

Hello fellow Amateur / Ham Radio enthusiasts - and welcome to this, the 284th episode of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast, supported by Luke Aurich (AD0KI), Bob Terry, David Reid (W6KL) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors. In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is Workshop Projects. Germany on 70 MHz in 2019 ARRL Petitions FCC to Incorporate Parity Act Provisions into its Amateur Radio Rules Youngsters On The Air Bulgaria 2019 Amateur Radio US Radio Amateurs Help to Make YOTA Month Happen in Ethiopia G5 plus 3 Letter Amateur Radio Callsigns available Swiss 90th Anniversary Special Event Callsign 2019 Marks 50th Anniversary of Worked All Britain Award EU Directive on Car Radios $900,000 Settlement in Unauthorized Satellite Launch Case G3TXQ Silent Key

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH , Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode's feature is When HF is Quiet. ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS We would like to thank David Cripps (G7IDB) and Bill Seward (KG4SAQ) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate National Security Risks with Amateur Radio Violations The CWops Award 2019 for advancing the art of CW 1940s Radio Times now online WSJT-X 2.0 Full Release now Available "Suspicious" Post Office Package Was Ham Radio Equipment Worked All Postcodes 2018 QST Antenna Design Competition Winners Announced Scouts at AJ2019 Awaiting Amateur Radio Call Logbook of The World Tops 1 Billion QSO Records New Amateur Radio Packet Gear for International Space Station