ICQPodcast Episode 480 - Bob K0NR: VHF, Summits and More

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Bob K0NR: VHF, Summits and More

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News stories include: -

• Hams Respond to Historic Floods in Hawaii
• FCC Warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio Operator for 911 Interference
• Doomsday Radio awakens after 50 Years - Repeats “Degazator”
• Starlink Satellite Broke Apart in Orbit after Suffering an Unexplained "anomaly."
• Cat Pix on the Air CPOTA 2026
• ARISS Outlines Opportunities for Space Station Contacts in 2027

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ICQPodcast 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.

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News stories include: - 

• 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

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ICQPodcast 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.

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News stories include: -

• 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 Honours Military Dogs

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