Wednesday 26 June 2019

HMS Belfast - D-Day Communication Ship

ICQ Podcast Episode 297

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

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News stories include: -

  • 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

The ICQPodcast can be downloaded from http://www.icqpodcast.com

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Sunday 9 June 2019

ICQ Podcast Episode 296 - EQUINOX Review and 40 Years of BYLARA


ICQ Podcast Episode 296 - EQUINOX Review and 40 Years of BYLARA

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
News stories include:-
  • 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
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Friday 7 June 2019

My new Toy, HP-1 Wired Stereo Headphones


The bhi HP-1 stereo headphones are suitable for general purpose use and can be used for radio communications as well as listening to music. They are very comfortable to wear due to the lightweight design, adjustable headband and the soft leatherette padded ear-cups. This helps to eliminate the uncomfortable pressure feeling that can be created by closed over-ear type headphones, allowing you to listen for longer. The cable is 1.9 m long and is terminated with an integral 3.5mm stereo jack plug. The bhi HP-1 headphones are supplied with a 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm stereo adapter.
Note: Avoid wearing headphones when driving, cycling or any activity that requires quick reactions or when your hearing mustn’t be impaired.  Do not wear your headphones for extended periods of time at high volumes as this may damage your hearing.
Features
  • Closed back foldable dynamic stereo headphones
  • Comfortable lightweight design
  • Adjustable headband
  • Leatherette type soft padded ear pads
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • Maximum Input: 40 mW
  • Sensitivity: 102 dB
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Weight 155g - Weight 155g
  • Recommended use: Hifi, TV, Radio communications
  • Supplied with 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo (¼") jack adapter




Monday 3 June 2019

Orange Shirts & Penguins - ICQPodcast meet Linux in the Ham Shack at Dayon Hamvention 2019


CQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcasts Bill Barnes N3JIX meets Russ (K5TUX), Cheryl (W5MOO) and Bill (NE4RD) at Dayton Hamvention. They discuss their show, Linux in a Ham Shack, bring together open source software into the world of Amateur Radio