icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

We would like to thank Dino Papas KL0S, Nigel Wells (2w0cgm) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

• 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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We would like to thank William Woodward (W7DOC) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

- 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.

ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS

We would like to thank Scott McDonald (KA9P), Annemarie Nugent (EI9KW) and DAVID LEBLANC (KF7JAF) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

- 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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We would like to thank Richard Langmead (5B4AJG) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

- 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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We would like to thank Charles Riley (G4JQX) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

• 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