Sunday 19 January 2020

ICQ Podcast Episode 316 - Questions Answered and Tips






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

News stories include: -

  • 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

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


Sunday 5 January 2020

ICQ Podcast Episode 315 - Is it Worth Building a SMALL Contest/DX 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


News stories include: -


  • 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

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


Sunday 22 December 2019

ICQ Podcast Episode 314 - Low Band VHF





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

News stories include: -

  • 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!

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