Sunday 9 April 2023

ICQPodcast Episode 400- Show 400 Celebration

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 in the episode's feature is Our Recollections of 400 Shows.

We would like to thank ICQPodcast 400 Club Member Winston Lawrence, KD2WLL, Neil Connor (M6CUE), Malcolm Heath (KS0T), Ed Efchak (WX2R), one-off donors Michael Rosenberg (N9YB), Gary Bridges (WA0VMV) 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: -

  • New Australian Ham Licences Delayed
  • ISS Time Traveller
  • Broadcaster Shuts Longwave Radio Transmitter in Iceland
  • American Clubs Grow with Collaboration
  • Ofcom Plan of Work

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

Sunday 26 March 2023

ICQPodcast Episode 399 - Hamzilla 2023

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature is Hamzilla 2023.

We would like to thank  ICQPodcast 400 Club Member Winston Lawrence, KD2WLL, one-off donors Michael Rosenberg (N9YB), Gary Bridges (WA0VMV) 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: -

  • Echo of BBC’s first broadcast in Scotland 100 years ago is heard from centenary event at Pacific Quay
  • Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club Donates Books to Library System
  • Is there a Better Way to Safeguard Vital Repeaters?
  • In the Car, Podcasts and Online Audio Continue to Grow
  • FreeDV Aims to Bring Open-Source HF Digital Voice Into the Mainstream
  • Astronauts from UAE Taking on Space Education
  • Getting Serious About Sat-Phone Service
  • Essex Ham Annual Survey
  • Connecticut Governor Proclaims Amateur Radio Recognition Week

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


Sunday 12 March 2023

ICQPodcast Episode 398 - Recruiting into Ham Radio

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 in the episode's feature is Recruiting into Ham Radio.

We would like to thank  ICQPodcast 400 Club Member Winston Lawrence, KD2WLL, Dave LeBlanc (KF7JAF) 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: -

  • CB Radio vs. 10 Meter Radio: Which is better?
  • Amateur Radio Digital Library is a Treasure Trove
  • Auto Industry Non-Committal to Keeping AM in New Cars
  • Hackers Disrupt Russian Radio
  • NASA Help Wanted: Ham Radio Operators Please Apply
  • Beware of Radio Selling Scammers
  • New Satellite Distance Records

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


Monday 27 February 2023

ICQPodcast Episode 397 - 23cm Antenna Review

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature is a 23cm Antenna review and ISP Trouble.

News stories include: -

  • Spy Radio Stations that Still Broadcast Today
  • An Expansion on Solar Cycle Prediction
  • Another 100-year-old Radio Club
  • PRESENTER OPINION: There Are Almost as Many GMRS Licenses as Techs…
  • Hobby Club’s Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF
  • Fluke Multimeter Safety Issue
  • 2022 Roanoke Division ARRL Service Award Recipient Selected
  • New RSGB Youth Champion Appointed

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