Sunday, 27 July 2025

ICQPodcast Episode 461 - Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part Two

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part Two

We would like to thank Charles Carter 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: -

  • Hams Decode SSMIS Satellite Data Removed by DoD, NOAA
  • MMDVM Project Drops Support for M17 Mode
  • M17 Foundation Responds to Statements made by MMDVM Project Maintainer
  • 23cm Restrictions To Be Imposed In Europe
  • Safety Stand-Down: Look Up and Live
  • Canadian Amateurs in Yukon Territory Get Separate Section
  • The RSGB Releases High-Contrast Logbook to Improve Accessibility
  • National Bodies Protect 70cm Band

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


Sunday, 13 July 2025

ICQPodcast Episode 460 - Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part One

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 Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part One.

We would like to thank Dino Papas (KL0S), Philip Heckingbottom (VK6ADF) 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: -

  • PRSENTER OPINION : Is it time to bring back the club leadership course?
  • POTA Activator Dies in Accidental Electrocution
  • Volunteers Bring Last Commercial Maritime Station Back on Air for 26th Year
  • Hamshack Hotline To Be Discontinued
  • Grant to Aid Clublog Operations Upgrade
  • Testing for WRTC 2026 in Suffolk
  • Bye Bye Friedrichshafen for another year!
  • HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party 11-12 August 2025
  • International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
  • 100th Anniversary of JARL and Amateur Radio in Japan

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

Sunday, 29 June 2025

ICQPodcast Episode 459 - Kit Building Advice

In this episode, we join  Martin Butler M1MRB, Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB)  to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Kit Building Advice.

We would like to thank Denny Morrison (GM1BAN) 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: -

  • Exam Standards Committee Annual Report
  • Radio Signals Have 'Upward Propagation' Through Ice, Stone
  • Wireless Institute of Australia Highlights Concerns Regarding IARU Restructuring Plan
  • Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC
  • ARRL Announces Logbook of The World® Systems Upgrade
  • Local, County, and State Governments Proclaim Value of Amateur Radio
  • 2025 ARRL Field Day this Weekend

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