Sunday 31 January 2021

ICQPodcast Episode 343 - QSO Today Expo

 


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and in this episode’s features is the QSO Show Expo.

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News stories include: -

    • FCC - Radio Users Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes

    • 3,500 German Radio Interference Complaints in 2020

    • JARL Wants to Increase Youngsters Amateur Radio Experience Opportunities

    • Sweden's Oldest Radio Ham on TV

    • City Antenna Law Upturned By FCC Ruling

    • Distance Learning Course for Full Exam

    • Intrepid-DX Group Invites Nominations for Intrepid Spirit Award

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


Sunday 17 January 2021

ICQPodcast Episode 342 - Improving your Handy Talkie

 


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Ed Durrant (DD5LP), 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 this episode’s features How to improve your Handy Talkie.

ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS

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News stories include: -

    • New WSJT mode Q65

    • Digital Modes on any Android Device

    • Radio Ham Raises Money for 'NHS Charities Together'

    • 2021 Carole Perry Educator of the Year Announced

    • AMSAT/Vanderbilt RadFXSat-2/Fox 1E Set to Launch

    • Hamvention 2021 Cancelled

    • QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo March 2021

    • Winter 2021 AM QSO Party

    • Available/Reserved UK Amateur Radio Callsigns

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

Sunday 3 January 2021

ICQPodcast Episode 341 - Listener Q and A

 


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and in this episode’s features we answer your questions.

ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS

We would like to thank Dave Pyle (KW1DX), Walter 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: -

    • FCC Sets Amateur License Fee at $35

    • 3200km opening on 144 MHz in Australia

    • Ofcom Release New Licences Total

    • Temporary Licence for 160m Ham Radio Band Extended

    • FCC Starts Crackdown on Pirate Radio Landlords

    • Amateur Radio Decline in Japan Continues

    • Austria Receives 60m and 630m Christmas Present

    • HB40POLICE - Switzerland Special Event

    • Ham-Com Event to Close

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