Thursday 4 April 2019

First look at the Yaesu FTDX101

Our first UK look at the Yaesu FTDX101 in Newark last year. Not long now before you can own one yourself.

Sunday 31 March 2019

ICQ Podcast Episode 290 - ARRL CEO Howard Michel (WB2ITX)

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is an interview with Howard Michel, WB2ITX, CEO of the ARRL, discusses his vision for the organisation.
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News stories include:-
  • FCC Invites Comments on ARRL Technician Enhancement Proposal
  • New 47 GHz and 122 GHz Records Set
  • Modified Digital QST App Now Available for Apple iOS Users
  • Ham Radio Geostationary Satellite Transponders


  • AMSAT’s 50th Anniversary
  • Czech Amateur Radio Team to Activate Jersey
  • Greece Makes 60m Available to Amateur Radio

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Thursday 28 March 2019

Amateur Radio Foundation Course and WINGS Museum

Chris Howard (M0TCH) and I are halfway through teaching an Amateur Radio Foundation Course. It’s a shame we only have one student due to others not being able to make the course at the last moment. However, our student is very interested in the hobby and thankfully asking lots of questions.


Edmund (M0MNG) sent me a link to this video he came across. It was recorded at the WINGS Museum in Sussex and shows the radios on display. While it was being recorded, I was in QSO with the Museum on 4 metres FM and can be heard in the background.

Thursday 21 March 2019

My First YouTube Video



Colin M6BOY has just released my first YouTube video.  I learnt a lot producing this one and am sure others will be better.