Sunday 29 March 2020

ICQPodcast Episode 321 - Why Coax Fails




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

News stories include: -

    • 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

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




































Sunday 15 March 2020

ICQPodcast Episode 320 - Kit Building Tips







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


News stories include: -

    • 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

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

Thursday 5 March 2020

Hamzilla 2020





As part of our support for the Amateur / Ham Radio community, the ICQPODCAST will be attending the Hamzilla Rally on Sunday the 29th of March 2020. The team and I look forward to chatting with our listeners and telling others what they are missing out on.  

Sunday 1 March 2020

ICQPodcast Episode 319 - Launching the Illinois Young Ham Club plus BRATS Rally





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

News stories include: -

    • 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

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