Sunday 28 February 2021

ICQPodcast Episode 345 - Progressive Changes at the ARRL





In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, 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 in an interview with ARRL David Minster NA2AA, and the President, Rick Roderick K5UR as they discuss changes for the ARRL with Frank Howell K4FMH.

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News stories include: -

  •  Concord Student Wins Congressional App Challenge
  •  ARRL Reject Additional VEC's
  • ARRL to consider covering young members license fee
  • German Radio Hams Tackling RF Noise Pollution 
  • UK Amateur Radio Operator Celebrates 100th Birthday
  • The Royal Australian Air Force - 100 Year Centenary. VK100AF & VI100AF
  • Light Up 2 Meters Night, an FM Simplex Event
  • ARRL CEO David Minster (NA2AA) to keynote QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

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

Sunday 14 February 2021

ICQ Podcast Episode 344 - Joy of VHF and Above



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 is the Joy of VHF and Above with Tim Kirby (GW4VXE) followed by your listener feedback.

ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS

We would like to thank Terry Perry 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: -

    • Amateur Radio on Hackaday

    • French Military Seeks Radio Receivers / Jammers

    • A New Version of WSJT-X is Now Available

    • Beware of Fake SDRplay Devices

    • Using Powerline Noise to Map Sporadic E

    • Extension to Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020, Add Class D and E Power Limit

    • RSGB's 'Get on the Air to Care' Construction Competition Winners

    • Additional Free UK Ham Radio Foundation Online Course Planned

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