Hi, my name is Martin Butler. I am in my early seventies, a family man with a lovely wife, three children (Colin is the eldest) and four grandchildren.
I am a member of the Radio Society of Great Britain and the GQRP Club. My latest venture is working with Colin on ICQPODCAST which I am enjoying greatly.
Monday, 30 March 2026
Monday, 23 March 2026
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.
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: -
- 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
The ICQPodcast can be downloaded from http://www.icqpodcast.com
Sunday, 8 March 2026
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.
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: -
- 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
The ICQPodcast can be downloaded from http://www.icqpodcast.com
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We have now added M17 to our Digital Voice Project and welcome users of this mode via the M17 Reflector 948.
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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest...
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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MN and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateu...