ICQPodcast Episode 366 - Seasonal Radio Fun

In this episode, Martin Butler (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 in the episode's feature Seasonal Radio Fun.

We would like to thank David Bowie (ZL4DRB) 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: -

    • Storm Arwen - Why Power Cuts Left People Unable to Phone for Help

    • World’s Smallest Moon Lander will Put Ham Radio Transmitter on the Moon

    • Senator Blumenthal Supports Amateur Radio at Senate Confirmation Hearing

    • 60th Anniversary of Launch of First Ham Radio Satellite

    • RSGB National Radio Centre to Close Temporarily

    • First GI-QRP Convention

    • Monaco Special Event

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

Some mid-week Smiles

 

A few smiles for the weekend

 

ICQPodcast Episode 365 - The Right Tool for the Job

In this episode, Colin Butler (M6BOY) is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Martin Butler M1MRB and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature The right tool for the Job.

We would like to thank Walt Washburn (KT0D) 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: -

• Using an Arduino to Upgrade a 1970s Ham Radio
• New Law Hits AIS Beacons
• 10-year-old Radio Ham Launches his 3rd High-Altitude APRS Balloon
• US Virgin Island Amateur Radio Group Bolsters Repeater Infrastructure
• Indonesian Radio hams sign MoU with Defense University
• Norway Introduce Programs to get Kids into Ham Radio
• Spain Seeks to Attract Youngsters to Amateur Radio
• New Web-Based RSGB EMF Calculator
• Ofcom Consultation on Protecting 23.6-24 GHz
• The Next ICQ Digital Talk Group Met-up

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

A few mid-week Smiles

 

ICQPodcast Episode 364 - Tackling RFI and IRU Conference Feedback

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature we catch up with the RSGB, covering topics including Tackling RFI, IRU Region 1 Conference, training and a second year of virtual conferencing.

We would like to thank Winston Lawrence (KD2WLL), Theodore Langdon (KU9CPD) 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: -

    • Volunteers Needed to Investigate Interference Problems

    • October 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Report

    • Calling All Payphone Users - Thousands of Call Boxes Set for Protection

    • Alike, but Not Alike: Broadcast vs Ham Radio

    • Ireland and India Join Parks on the Air

    • The CWops Award for Advancing the Art of CW

    • Digital Radio Operating Manual

    • Hamzilla Radio Rally On!!!

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

A few smiles for the week

 

ICQPodcast Episode 363 - The Lost Tribe, the Pied Piper and the Executive

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode we feature is The Lost Tribe, the Pied Piper and the Executive.

We would like to thank Mark Weber, AB4IX, 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: -

    • VP0 New Prefix

    • Laboratory Test Model of 'Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI', 1957

    • You can now order Pizza with Morse Code

    • ARRL Clean Signal Initiative on the Horizon

    • Broadcaster in Ham Radio 40m Band

    • High School Students Learn how to use Ham Radio

    • Denmark's 40 MHz Beacon is Back on the Air

    • New UK Mock Exam Papers Available

    • Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Special Event

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

ICQPodcast Episode 362 - ARDC supporting Amateur Radio

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode we feature is ARDC supporting Amateur Radio.

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: -

    • Technician License Training Course Added to ARRL’s YouTube Channel

    • WSJT-X version 2.5.1 released

    • Licence Fees for 412 MHz Spectrum

    • BBC TV Archive Clip of 1949 Ham Radio Contact

    • What's a Long Length of LAN cable? A transmitter, of Course

    • No Ham Radio for Golden Globe Race 2022

    • Oregon Student Satellite Expected to Launch Early Next Year

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

ICQPodcast Episode 361 - High Power Battery Box

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode we feature High Power Battery Box.

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: -

    • Radio France International Splatter “Untenable”

    • Amazon Experimenting with Amateur Radio?

    • UK Foundation Exam Practical Assessments

    • Amateur Radio Volunteers Assist in Major US Cycling Event

    • Exercise Blue Ham

    • RSGB New Exam Online Booking System Available

    • FMH Portable Operations Challenge 2021 Result

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

A few more funnies for this week

 

ICQPodcast Episode 360 - New Open GD77 Firmware review

 In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), Frank Howell (K4FMH), and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode, we feature New Open GD77 Firmware review by Ed Durrant (DD5LP).

We would like to thank Sandip Nambiar, Douglas Rosser (VK2DCR) 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: -

    • JOTA-JOTI Looking for Helpers

    • Satellite Light Pollution

    • California Club Assists Animal Rescue Group with Communication Support

    • IRTS Release Results of Amateur Radio Survey

    • RSGB Release Membership Totals

    • Radio Spectrum Guide for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

    • Proposal to Ban all 300-2000 MHz Transmissions in SZM

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

A few more smiles

 

A few funnies from the last couple of weeks



 

ICQPodcast Episode 359 - Teaching Ham Radio Classes

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode, we feature Teaching Ham Radio Classes.

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: -

• Radio Amateur Told to Remove His Antenna

• ARRL Board Establishes Program to Cover Initial FCC License Fee for Young Applicants

• Amateur Radio Fees Reduce

• Study Shows Contesters are Aging

• Japanese Amateur Reaches Stricken Boat

• RSGB Remote Invigilation Figures Soar

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

ICQPodcast Episode 358 - Grand Field Day

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode we feature a Grand Field Day.

We would like to thank Michael Casavant (N1XRR) 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: -

    • Woman Says Ham’s RF Interferes with Her Insulin Pump

    • Ham Saves Long-Distance Radio Friend (by accident)

    • Contacts over 5,000 km in 144 MHz Opening

    • FCC Application Fees Unlikely to go into Effect Until 2022

    • Sailing Vessel with Ham Radio History Marks 100 years

    • Vanderbilt’s Silent CubeSat Awakens 6 months after Launch

    • Bonaire Amateur Radio Club Established

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

ICQPodcast Episode 357 - Questions, Answers and Tips

In this episode, Colin Butler (M6BOY) is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Martin Butler (M1MRB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode, we feature Questions, Answers and Tips.

ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS

We would like to thank David Reid (W6KL), David Strachan (2M0WHX), 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: -

    • Ofcom Inquiry About PMR 446 Prosecutions

    • Hyderabad Hams Develop Low Cost Transverter for QO-100 Satellite

    • ARRL Make Online RF Exposure Calculator Available

    • Revised Prediction for Solarcycle 25

    • Radio Frequency Interference from Water

    • UK Broadband Rollout Trial to Target Hard-to-Reach Homes Through Water Pipes

    • Steel Schooner Gedania SP2J/mm Operation

    • RSGB 2021 Online Convention

    • EI2WRC to Activate Hook Lighthouse for ILLW

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

A few more smiles