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 The incredible story of G2NM

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• Solar Cycle 25 Producing Record High Sunspot Numbers
• New York High School Helps License Amateur Radio Operators
• Ofcom has Released a New Video on Amateur Radio Licence Revalidation
• New Shortwave Transmitter for Radio New Zealand
• Arctic Circle Broadcasts to Debut as Longwave Radio
• Merchant Navy Day Special Event
• ARRL Expands Publications Archive
• RSGB Morse Competency tests at National Hamfest

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, 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 Cybersecurity in a Ham Radio World.

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• Broadcast networks to spread Australian broadcast FM and TV coverage
• ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology Adds Third Level
• Spacex Gives Details Of Spacecraft To De-Orbit ISS
• College Ham Club ‘found’ During Renovation
• WRTC Spots To Be Sold To Highest Bidder
• Celebrating the Dawn of Mass Global Communication
• Spectrum Conference 2024
• Churches and Chapels on the Air 2024

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 Dover Rally with SDRPlay.

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• World Amateur Radio Day 2024
• International Marconi Day 2024
• POTA Begins Park Prefix Updates
• FCC Implements Two-Factor Authentication For Registration System
• BBC Radio 4 Dropping AM/Medium-Wave in April 2024
• Chris Whitmarsh, G0FDZ receives RSGB Lifetime Achievement Award
• RSGB AGM – Vote and ask a Question
• HamTV Returns to International Space Station
• New Training Course Offered by the ARRL Puerto Rico Section

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s features is Interview with Homebrew Hero 2020.

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- New Optical Communications Station
- Developer Expresses Puzzlement over FT8 Contest Use
- ARRL Urges Members to Strongly Oppose FCC’s Application Fees Proposal
- Guidelines Issued for ARRL DX Contest Multi Operator Stations
- Oldest Known US Radio Amateur, Cliff Kayhart, W4KKP, SK
- Successful Mine Rescue Special Event - XR33M
- Historic Radio Books Available for Download
- Stenigot Radio on the Air

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 this episode’s features is HF-PRO-2-PLUS-T Antenna Review by Ed Durrant DD5LP.

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- Mass Amateur Radio Balloon Launch by USA Schools
- Sale of Amateur Radio AMPRnet TCP/IP Addresses Raised $108M
- ARRL Comments in Orbital Debris Mitigation Proceeding
- Radio Ham Attacked in UK
- Orlando HamCation Postponed
- New Zealand 5 MHz Amateur Band Usage Ceases
- Malta added to CEPT Radio Amateur Licence

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 this episode’s features is Massive DXing on 2m, an interview by Edmund Spicer M0MNG with Cesar Regalado Leon EA8CXN

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- Ofcom to introduce new spectrum licence conditions
- French Investigation to 5G Risk
- AO-27 satellite celebrates 27 years in space
- New WSJT Candidate Release Features FST4
- Italy Adopts Remote Oral Amateur Radio Exams
- Radio Signals from Mars
- Belgium Suspends Ham Radio Exams
- EANET Sprint Contest 2020
- Two Astronauts Achieve Amateur Radio Licenses

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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 this episode’s features are  SDRPlay Announcements and Senhaix 8600 Review by Chris Howard M0TCH

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- Two VU Hams Make Six FM satellite QSOs in Single Day
- Plants Grow Faster on 40m Band
- Regulator responds to LABRE letter
- International Radio Stations now Restricted on TuneIn
- Air Force Research Laboratory Tracks Sporadic E
- Old TV Caused Village ADSL Broadband Outages for 18 months
- Remote Invigilation for the Full licence Exams
- Australian WW2 Special Event
- FMH Portable Operations Challenge allows 'Patio Portable'

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 this episode’s feature is Hams Celebrate Healthcare Heroes.

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- ARRL Board elects new CEO
- Trans-Atlantic Opening on 144 MHz between the Canary Islands and the Caribbean
- FCC Proposes Charging Amateur Radio License Fees
- ISS 437.800 MHz Cross Band Repeater Activated
- Brazil Proposes End of All Amateur Radio Exams
- Six Metre Group AGM Goes Online
- Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary
- EURAO Party - Summer 2020: working on 80m and 40m bands

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 this episode’s feature is a discussion with Dr. Scott McIntosh of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, USA regarding Exciting Bumper New Solar Cycle.

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- Researchers Predict a Surge in Cosmic Rays
- Radio Hams Assist Teams on Ground with Contact Tracing
- International Air Ambulance Week 2020
- Hawaii Ham Radio exams in USA during pandemic
- German Radio Amateur Falsely Accused in Greece
- UK Ham Completes Lands End to John O Groats Solo Cycle
- ARRL Board Elects New CEO
- Findlay Radio Club Hamfest Cancelled
- FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees

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 this episode’s feature is Launch Portable Operations Challenge

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• FT8 Experiment on 40 MHz - 1st to 15th August 2020
• Why Hobby Electronics is a great thing to take up?
• Broken Cable Damages Arecibo Observatory
• Portable RF Hacking Tool with a Sub 1GHz RF Transceiver, BLE and USB
• ARRL HF Band Plan Committee submits final recommendation
• Chain Home Radar - Battle of Britain Anniversary Special Event Station
• Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
• GQRP Club Releases Agenda for its Online Convention 2020

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 this episode’s feature is Organising a SOTA Weekend.

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- Australian Call Sign Structure
- ARRL - What's wrong with ham radio?
- Unauthorized Transmissions in 144 MHz Satellite Allocation
- HobbyKing Fined Nearly $3 Million for Marketing Unauthorized Drone Transmitters
- High school Marine Buoy Transmitter Now Active on 20m WSPR
- QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
- SOTA Day 2020 (Austrian)
- RASA’s QTC Magazine Moves to Fully Electronic

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Radio Questions Answered.

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- Successful Foundation Webinar
- 5000 km plus Opening on 144 MHz from Cape Verde Islands to Europe
- PRESENTER OPINION: The Rebirth of HF?
- The Uncertain Future of Ham Radio
- Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection
- DIY Weather Satellite Ground Station
- UK National Hamfest 2020 Cancelled
- European SOTA Activity Day 19th September 2020
- ILLW on Track for 2020

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 this episode’s feature is Homebrew CAT and Programming Cable

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• First Ireland & Slovenia Contact made on 40 MHz Band
• Transatlantic Emergency Call
• UK Radio Ham Answers Call for Help
• Ham Radio Saved My Life!
• Presenter Article: Prominent Ham Operators Lead Major Covid-19 Pandemic Effort
• First Annual “Dream Rig” Youth Essay Contest
• Online Remote Invigilation Expanding
• GB100RS Special Event
• Wales Special Event GB0WMZ
• NRRL form Vision and Action Working Group

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 HamSCI Eclipse.

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• Amateur Radio Stands Ready to Support Eclipse Operations
• Discarded "Space Junk" From Iss Falls To Earth Without Incident
• At This Library, Check Out Ham Radio As Well As Books
• FCC Sets Rules For Cellular-Satellite Coverage
• Germany's N-Class License Holders To Get "Dn9" Callsigns
• Dayton Hamvention® 2024 Award Winners Announced
• International Marconi Day 2024

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Rob Sherwood, NC0B on Transmitter Performance.

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• Credit Card Chip used to make Crystal Radio
• IARU Submitted Paper Raises Rising RF Noise Levels
• AO-73 Now in Fulltime Transponder Mode
• Raspberry Pi FUNcube Satellite Telemetry Decoder Now Available
• PRESENTER OPINION: Collins Driving Another Nail into the Amateur Radio Emcomm Coffin?
• G-QRP Convention 2020 Will be a Virtual Event
• Hamvention 2021 Chair Appointed
• Russian-Ukrainian Radio War Spreads

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 this episode’s feature is The Futures of Ham Radio.

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- Record Numbers to take UK Foundation Exam
- Ham Radio Operators still Transmitting
- FT8 Used for Moonbounce (EME) Contact
- AO-27 Returns from the Dead
- Next Ham Heading to Space Station after Historic Launch
- ARISS Establishes Itself as an Independent Organization
- APRS Payload Balloons to Race Across North America in Educational Challenge
- GQRP Club Online

In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Dan Romanick (KB6NU), Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is the Maintenance Time.

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- RAYNET Helps Elderly Man
- Blind Amateur Radio Operator Promotes Hobby with New Aerial and Morse Code
- ARRL Seeks Clarification of Amended Amateur Service RF Safety Rules
- Wireless Power Transfer: CIS/B/737/CDV rejected
- 2020 State of the Hobby Survey
- Director, Vice Director Nominations Invited in Five ARRL Divisions
- Judge Approves Retrieval of Titanic Marconi Wireless Equipment

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, 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 this episode’s feature is the Restoring Valve/Tube Gear.

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- Register for Next EssexHam Foundation Online Amateur Radio
- Long-Lost U.S. Military Satellite found by Amateur Radio Operator
- Beyond Exams Resources Launched by the RSGB
- FCC Providing Flexibility to Volunteer Examiners in Developing Remote Testing Methods
- RASA launches Welcome to AR guidebook for Newcomers
- PRESENTER OPINION : A Way Back to Relevance for Amateur Radio?
- Coronavirus: How Amateur Radio is Connecting People during Lockdown
- Blind Amateur Radio Operator Promotes Hobby with New Aerial and Morse Code
- Richard Newstead Retires from SOTABeam
- Special Event Station GB0GIG (Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol)

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is the National Communication Museum.

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- Centenarian Radio Amateur on BBC Radio Solent
- Historic First Trans-Atlantic Contact Made on 432 MHz
- Tweet with Morse code
- Amateur Radio on BBC Three Counties Radio
- Morse Code App
- RSGB Launches National Mental Health Campaign in Partnership with the NHS
- Essex Ham Foundation Online Training Breaks Records
- Japan’s Radio Amateurs Gain Expanded Access to 160 and 80 Metres

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barns N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Passion of Shortwave Listening with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL.

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- USA Conducts First All-Online Ham Radio Exam
- Is April the month of Solar Minimum?
- PC Magazine article on how to mitigate Zoom risk
- Hamvention QSO Party
- Lee Jennings Memorial Activity Marathon
- GB1COR Special Event Station
- IARU 95th Birthday
- 144 MHz Trans-Atlantic record Extended to Almost 4,760kms

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Why Coax Fails

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• Scientists Create Quantum Sensor that Covers Entire Radio Frequency Spectrum
• It’s Time for Remote Amateur Radio License Exams
• WIA Board Comment
• Need a new hobby? Try amateur radio!
• Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club Begins Daily Health & Welfare Broadcasts
• Errata to 2020-2024 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
• Hamvention Names 2020 Award Winners
• EU to Impose VAT on Low Value Parcels
• Ofcom Awards Six New Community Radio Licences

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Kit Building Tips.

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- Clubs as Hubs?
- New Ham Radio Syllabus: Exam Pass Rate Figures Released
- Motorola wins Copyright Infringement Case against Hytera
- RSGB Exam Papers
- Attracting youth to ham radio: Get out of their way!
- A Working Scale Model of a HF Curtain
- Ofcom Stops Issuing Short Full Calls
- New QO-100 Band Plan Announced
- Hamvention Officials Keeping an Eye on Coronavirus

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Launching the Illinois Young Ham Club and a report from the BRATS Rally.

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• Successful 47 GHz Ham Radio Moon Bounce Test
• Amateur Radio Operating Procedures
• British Radio Antenna Arrives at Space Station
• Spy Radio Found During Archaeological Dig
• SOTA Flavours Challenge DV Week 1-7 March 2020
• ICQPodcast's Ruth on Air
• UK 5 MHz Beacon to Close
• ISWL Callsigns for March 2020
• Distracted Driving Regulations in Canada Update

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell - M0SGL, Frank Howell - K4FMH and Bill Barnes - N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - South Essex Rally Review.

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- ARRL Expands its Roster of Online Discussion Groups for Members
- Undersea Expedition Planned to Retrieve Titanic’s Radio Gear
- Bletchley Park- Build a Radio Receiver
- Mysterious Radio Signal from Space is Repeating Every 16 days
- French look at 3-Tier CEPT ham radio structure
- RSGB Train the Trainer
- New Amateur Extra Question Pool Released
- Turn the bands Green for St Patricks Day

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), 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 Getting Ready For Successful Portable Operation.

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• Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key
• YLRL Celebrates International Women's Day with Special Event
• ARISS Celebrates 40 Years of Hams on the Radio Space
• Lunar Lander Still Functions Despite Landing Issues
• UK Amateurs Start to Use New Privileges
• Brandmeister Adds TETRA Based Network
• Applications open for YOTA Czechia
• Pop-Up Net Celebrates National Pi Day

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - NanoVNA are they any good?

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- Radio hams Rescue Teenage Girl from Kidnappers
- Barry Shelley (N1VXY) - Interim ARRL CEO
- Continued Access to 3GHz spectrum
- New IARU Region 1 record on 134 GHz – 65km
- Australian Bushfires Causing Major Telecommunication Outages
- Maine Bicentennial Special Event
- YOTA Matching Fund Drive
- Greenland and Denmark Special Event

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Questions Answered and Tips.

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- G4KUX extends 432 MHz tropo record to 4,644kms
- DARC 70 Years
- Going Ham at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
- Tunisia Issues Personal Licenses to Operate
- YOTA Month a Success in the Americas
- Leadership Elections Highlight ARRL Annual Board Meeting
- ARRL On the Air Podcast Premieres
- Canvey Radio & Electronics Rally
- Special Certificate to Celebrate 30 Years of LUSAT
- Swiss Special Event Station

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Ruth Willet KM4LAO, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Is it worth building a SMALL contest/DX station?

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- ARRL - Dare to Imagine
- Radio Amateurs Aid in Rescue in Remote NZ park
- RSGB Earthing and the Radio Amateur Leaflet Updated
- Radio Theory Handbook - 2nd Edition
- GB7PY Repeater Stolen
- New Irish Beacon on 60 MHz Now on the Air
- VO2AC - Canadian Lighthouse Operation

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell - M0SGL, Frank Howell - K4FMH, Ed Durrant - DD5LP and Bill Barnes - N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - Low Band VHF.

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- Ham Radio to Encourage Student Interest in Science
- FT4 and JS8 Added to the RFzero
- African Parks-on-the-Air Programme
- Library artwork honours STEM teacher Barbara Ranson formerly AAØI
- ARRL Reshapes its Podcast Offerings for 2020
- DRM Tests from Hungary on 26 MHz continue into 2020
- TM70TAAF Special Event
- Australian 70cms Digital Record Extended to 2806 kms!

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is - CW Invaders Game / Training Aid

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- New Ham Radio Antenna Bill being Drafted
- Happy Birthday FUNcube-1 (AO73)
- Halfords Make Radio Signals Travel 'Super-Fast'
- Proposed FCC Auction of C-Band Increases Competition for Allocation
- Clearing Radio Amateurs out of 3.4 GHz
- UK Beginners licence - KB6NU
- M17 DMR - KB6NU
- SARL Novice Award
- Ham Radio Day Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
- Hamvention Admission, Fees to Increase

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Bob Allison (WB1GCM)

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- IARU Region 1 - Alcohol Ban at YOTA events
- Ham Radio Reaching 'an Inflection Point'
- W1AW Commemorate Ham Radio Spanning Atlantic
- UK University Amateur Radio
- YOTA Summer Camp in the Americas
- 60m Band a Step Closer in France
- Five Train the Trainers Courses for 2020
- ARRL Self-Guided Emergency Communication Course EC-001-S is Now Available On-Demand

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Pocket Electronic Workshop.

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- AM Amateur Radio Europe announce the AM QSO Party 2020
- HackSpace magazine Antenna Article
- West Point Cadets use Amateur Radio to Contact ISS
- Build a Long-Distance Data Network using Ham Radio
- FCC Asked to Clarify Amateur Rules Governing Encrypted or Encoded Messages
- New Arkansas Beacon on Air
- Saudi Arabia and Seychelles join IARU
- Irish Digital Radio Stations to Close

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Grow, Merge or Disband your Amateur Radio Club!

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- PACTOR Developer SCS Announces Monitoring Software
- Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility?
- Inspiring Youth with Science in Space
- Michigan State University Amateur Radio Club Celebrates Centennial with Second-Century Special Event
- New ARRL Online Groups for More Direct Communications
- Amateur Radio Operator Faces Fine for Blocking Other Amateurs
- RSGB Youth Team Recruiting
- December is YOTA Month

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ) discusses Propogation Tools with Steve Nicol G0KYA and finds out how the RSGB has modernised the adjudication of RSGB Contests for faster, more accurate results with Simone Wilson M0BOX.

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• 2019 Construction Competition Winners
• New On the Air Magazine
• Concern and Confusion in California’s Amateur Radio Ranks
• Apply now to run GB19YOTA

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Homebrew Heroes.

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- OR Prefix Celebrates Belgium Princess Birthday
- US radio ham flies to UK to present First Class Operator Club Honor
- SOTA Mountain Goat Award
- Ofcom 2018/19 Annual Report
- GB3JV London TV Repeater
- Melbourne QRP by the Bay
- HAREC exams at HAMEXPO show 12 October 2019

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 Your Ham Questions / Our Amateur Radio Answers.

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• Amateur radio - More Freedom to Innovate
• A Satellite Designed to Inspect Space Junk just Made it to Orbit
• Bill S.3690 to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio
• You Must be Joking - Amateur Radio Gets Downright Silly
• California Girl Scouts Get Spaced out
• Errata to the 2024 - 2028 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
• Amateur Radio Operators Needed for Help with Solar Eclipse Project

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ) reviews headphones from BHI Noise Cancelation Products, A Handheld Radio Programming Guide and we speak to Chris Taylor from Moonraker regarding Rola Masts, Network Radio and a Dual Band DMR Radio with Bluetooth Connectivity to any device.

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• ARRL Online Auction
• Exercise Blue Ham 2019
• South Hampshire Repeater Group Launches 70cm ‘Internet Free’ Linking
• Netherlands - Changes to Ham Radio Call Sign Policy

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Ed Durrant DD5LP, and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is UK Hamfest 2019.

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- North Korea tests DRM on Amateur Radio Band
- Bulgarian hams Gain Limited Access to 50 MHz
- Pirate DAB multiplexes take to the Air
- Saltwater and Plastic Antenna
- Wanna hijack a USAF orbiting satellite?
- Volunteer Monitor Program to Debut
- National Club of the Year 2018 Winners Announced
- VK Licence Conditions Changes
- OR Prefix Celebrates Belgium Princess Birthday

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ruth Willet KM4LAO to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Rob Sherwood from Sherwood Engineering.

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- ARRL HF Band Planning Committee Reactivated
- VDSL - PTA Imposes Restrictions on Radio Amateur
- Radio Hams Track Interfering Signals
- Good News for Amateur Radio Two Metre Band
- Hamvention to Stay at Xenia for next 5 Years
- AMSAT-LU PicoBalloons Travels around the Globe
- North Korea tests DRM on Amateur Radio Band
- GB100GP Active for Jamboree on the Air

In this episode, Colin Butler (M6BOY) discusses training, licencing and growing the amateur radio hobby with Martin Butler (M1MRB/W9ICQ), Chris Howard M0TCH and Dan Romanchik (KB6NU).

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• International Air Ambulance Week 2019
• Eddie De Young (AE7AA) Named CQ Awards Editor

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is the GB55RC activation onboard Radio Caroline at the start of August.

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- Parks on the Air Come to England
- World's First FT8 Contact on 122 GHz
- VRT Withdraws Slur Against Radio Amateurs
- BBC Service to Kashmir on Shortwave Increased
- Ideas Sought for the Next FUNcube Satellite
- Hiram Percy Maxim 150th Birthday Celebration
- Radio Hams Continue Support of RNLI
- Automated Contacts Prohibited
- RSGB Release Mock Exam Papers

In this episode, Frank Howell (K4FMH) talks to ARRL CEO and Secretary Howard Michel (WB2ITX), who provides an update from the recent ARRL committee meeting. Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the Amateur Radio announcement this week.

• GQRP Convention 2019

• Join W1AW 150th Birthday Celebration

• AMSAT Space Symposium Call for Papers

• MFJ Joins Corporate Prize Donor List for HomeBrew Heroes Award

ARRL BoD Minutes - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/2019%20Board%20of%20Directors/Final%20Minutes%20July%202019.pdf

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ruth Willet KM4LAO 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 Long Island CW Club.

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• Radio Spectrum Management Traces an Activated Unregistered Personal Locator Beacon
• The Internet’s Impact on International Radio
• Australia: WIA board comment
• AMSAT member wins Alabama Outstanding Youth Ham Award
• First UK 288 GHz CW Contact
• FT8 Digital Mode Club 2nd Anniversary
• BARTG GB60ATG Special Event
• 146MHz band Gets Extra Year

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is AMSAT US with Keith KB1SF.

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- No Consensus Reached for FCC on 'Symbol Rate' Issues
- Brazilian Students Building QO-100 Ground Station
- Distracted Driving Measure Among Many New State Laws
- New Raspberry Pi 4 Problem Reported with Certain USB-C Cables
- Millions of AMPRNet Internet Addresses Sold to Fund Grants and Scholarships
- Missing Amateur Radio Operator
- ILLW 2019 Final Countdown
- Siglent Joins as Homebrew Heroes Award Corporate Sponsor

In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Bill Barnes N3JIX, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Mike Duke (K5XU).

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- Sensational First-Ever Contact via Moon Orbiting Transponder DSLWP-B
- Scientist Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG, Honored for Ionospheric Imaging Research
- 104-year-old Radio Ham who Helped put Humans on the Moon
- RSGB Considering Single Full Amateur Radio Exam
- Hiram Percy Maxim 150th Birthday Celebration
- French Consultation on 5 MHz Amateur Band
- New Science Museum Exhibition
- US Apollo 11 Special Event
- Nominate Your RAC Amateur of the Year

In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Dan Romanchik (KB6NU) and Frank Howell (K4FMH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Ham Radio 2019.

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• UK Amateur Radio Exam Statistics for 2018 Released
• Using AIS Metadata to Monitor Propagation in the 2m Band
• 16-year-old Ham Radio Satellite Builder
• New 8-Meter Amateur Band?
• 144 MHz and the WRC Process
• ARRL Amping up Code Proficiency Awards
• Walmart Parking Lots on the Air 2019
• Scientist Cathryn Mitchell, M0IBG, Honored for Ionospheric Imaging Research
• Friedrichshafen Ham Radio - Attendance Falls Again
• AM3WRG - World Roller Games

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 Canvey Island Rally 2024.

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• Alabama Radio Station Owner Reports 200-Foot Tower Stolen
• Two Arrested after Theft of Copper from Destroyed Radio Tower
• The First Amateur Radio Station on the Moon, JS1YMG, is Now Transmitting
• AMSAT Makes Plea to Keep Greencube in Service
• New SOTA Group is Growing for West Malaysian Hams
• An Update on the Amateur Radio Licence Exams UK
• AO-92 Satellite Reaches end of Life
• Raspberry Pi Net each Sunday on EchoLink and AllStarLink
• New Challenge for British Science Week

In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Bill Barnes (N3JIX), 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 HMS Belfast, D-Day’s Communication Ship.

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- New Beta Version of FT4 Now Available

- AMSAT President Joe Spier, K6WAO, Awarded Russian E.T. Krenkel Medal

- French Proposes 144-146 MHz for Aeronautical Mobile Service

- PW Contest Used to Publicise Amateur Ham Radio

- Could a New Licence Counter Threats at VHF and Above?

- Ham Radio at Women in Tech Event

- YCP Group Taking Part in IARU HF Contest

- RASA Calls for 1 kW for Australia

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is a double feature, a fictional book featuring amateur radio called Equinox and 40 years of BYLARA.

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• ARRL Considering Move of Corporation from CT to DE
• Number of Radio Amateurs in France
• 175th Anniversary of Morse Code
• New Ham Radio Regulations in Belgium
• Sheffield & District Wireless Society - 100 year anniversary
• SARL Youth Sprint and World QRP Day
• Germany Permits 50 MHz Ham Radio Contest Operation
• Sharon White to Step Down as Ofcom Chief Executive

In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Dayton Hamvention 2019.

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• VOA Museum to host 75th-anniversary commemoration of D-Day
• Record Number of South African Candidates for Radio Amateur Exam
• CEPT Annual Radio Interference Statistics
• Arizona Homeowners Association - Outdoor Antenna Guidelines
• British Inland Waterways on the Air 2019
• GCARC Special Event Station
• Proposed 60m Trial in Australia