ICQ Podcast Episode 290 - ARRL CEO Howard Michel (WB2ITX)

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.

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News stories include:-

• 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

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Amateur Radio Foundation Course and WINGS Museum

Chris Howard (M0TCH) and I are halfway through teaching an Amateur Radio Foundation Course. It’s a shame we only have one student due to others not being able to make the course at the last moment. However, our student is very interested in the hobby and thankfully asking lots of questions.

Edmund (M0MNG) sent me a link to this video he came across. It was recorded at the WINGS Museum in Sussex and shows the radios on display. While it was being recorded, I was in QSO with the Museum on 4 metres FM and can be heard in the background.

My First YouTube Video

Colin M6BOY has just released my first YouTube video.  I learnt a lot producing this one and am sure others will be better.

RSGB Trainers Update

Last Sunday (17/03/2019) Chris Howard M0TCH and I attended a trainers update course ran by the RSGB. The days training was held at the Dury Inn at West Midlands Airport. The picture shows Alan Betts explaining a topic.

ICQ Podcast Episode 289 - UHF/VHF Weekender Transceiver Kit Review

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.

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News stories include:-

• 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

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Radcom magazine arrived today

My Radcom magazine arrived today. Looks like I have a lot of reading to do over the weekend.

Rev. George Dobbs G3RJV Silent Key

Some very sad news.

We have heard that Rev. George Dobbs died early this week from pneumonia that wouldn’t respond to antibiotics. He was suffering from Dementia too.

I only met him once, shame I didn't get a recording because he was a very interesting guy to talk to. He is going to be sadly missed by all of us in the amateur radio hobby.

RIP George!

Amateur Radio Author Don Keith (N4KC) Discuss Writing Hollywood Movie Hunter Killer

12/03/2019

Hi, Martin here, I have decided to reactivate my blog. The aim is to publish here once a week.