Thu 10 July, 2025


















Freiwillige Funkamateure des US-amerikanischen Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) unterstützen in Zentraltexas die örtlichen Hilfsorganisationen in den von schweren Überschwemmungen betroffenen Gebieten.
„Die Lage ist äußerst dynamisch und verändert sich stündlich“, erklärte Terry Jones, K5LGV, Notfallkoordinator des ARRL-Distrikts 7 in der Sektion Südtexas. Die speziell geschulten Funkamateure wurden am Freitag, dem 4. Juli 2025, alarmiert. Sie stellen Kommunikationsverbindungen für Behörden bereit, deren primäre Systeme durch die Fluten beschädigt wurden oder die aufgrund der topografischen Gegebenheiten nur eingeschränkt erreichbar sind.
ARES-Mitglieder unterstützten das Amerikanische Rote Kreuz bei der Einrichtung einer Unterkunft zur Wiedervereinigung von Familien. Zudem wurden zehn Funkamateure in Such- und Rettungsteams integriert.
Dutzende Nachrichten über den Gesundheitszustand und das Wohlergehen von Betroffenen wurden von Funkamateuren übermittelt – eine entscheidende Hilfe, da viele Telefonverbindungen überlastet oder unterbrochen waren. „Oft war es wegen überlasteter Netze nicht möglich, Angehörige direkt zu erreichen“, sagte Kevin McCoy, KF5FUZ.
Während der Überschwemmungen und der anschließenden Rettungseinsätze waren ARES-Helfer in zahlreichen Bezirken im Einsatz – unter anderem in den besonders schwer getroffenen Countys Kerr und Kendall. Mehrere benachbarte ARRL-Sektionen boten Unterstützung im Rahmen gegenseitiger Hilfe an.





Die Sonnenaktivität war in den letzten 24 Stunden gering, es besteht eine mäßige Chance auf weitere vereinzelte M-Flares (M 35% X 01% Proton 01%). Auch die geomagnetische Aktivität bleibt überwiegend ruhig, der Sonnenwind hat sich deutlich abgeschwächt. Weshalb sich die DX-Bedingungen langsam erholen werden.
ZCZC 100445UT JUL25 QAM SFI120 SN83 eSFI110 eSSN63 KBORN A11 K(3H)1 SWS389 BZ2 BT3 HPI12 DST13 KP4CAST(24H) 21121221 ➡️ MUF3000 MAX18+(D) MIN14(N) DATA BY DK0WCY KC2G SWPC/NOAA SANSA WDC/KYOTO MET OFFICE UK GFZ POTSDAM FWBST RHB NNNN
Erläuterungen dazu unter Funkwetter (PDF).


Wed 09 July, 2025


















Vom 14. bis 20. Juli 2025 läuft die 28. Serie der SSTV-Übertragungen der ARISS – mit einem besonderen thematischen Schwerpunkt: Gewürdigt werden die legendären Raumfahrtmissionen Apollo-Soyuz und STS-51F (Spacelab 2), beide beide Pioniere der SSTV-Technik im All.
Der geplante Start ist am Montag, 14. Juli ab 09:15 UTC (11:15 MESZ), das geplante Ende am Sonntag, 20. Juli um 18:00 UTC (20:00 MESZ). Insgesamt sollen auf 145,800 MHz FM 12 Bilder übertragen werden.


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Am Wochenende veranstalten unsere englischen Freunde ihren WRTC-Test. Die WRTC (World Radiosport Team Championship) findet 2026 in Nordengland statt. Mit dabei sein werden auch drei deutsche Mannschaften. Manfred, DJ5MW, zweimaliger Vizeweltmeister, und Co werden versuchen den Titel nach DL zu holen. In England wird am kommenden Wochenende getestet. Der Betrieb wird ähnlich wie bei der WRTC 2018 in Deutschland im Fielddaystyle aus Zelten stattfinden.
Hierzu werden fünf Stationen am Euston Estate aufgebaut. Sie können unter den Rufzeichen GBØWR, GB2WR, GB5WR GB8WR und GB9WR gearbeitet werden. Auch für uns DLs ist das eine gute Möglichkeit, die Ausbreitungswege in die WRTC-2026-Region zu testen. Für QSOs mit den WRTC-Teststationen gibt es ein attraktives Diplom. Die Stufe Gold benötigt 40 QSOs – bei fünf Stationen sind also schon jeweils acht Bandslots notwendig. Die Stufen Silber und Bronze sind etwas einfacher. Es ist nicht notwendig, ein Log einzureichen. Die genauen Bedingungen sind auf der Webseite https://www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-test-event-july-2025/ zu finden. Unter den DARC-Mitgliedern, die Stufe Gold erreichen, wird ein WRTC-2018-Erinnerungspaket verlost.





Conteste in der Kalenderwoche 28/2025 - 01.07.25 bis 13.07.25 ►
Mo. 07.07.25 | UTC | Mode | Bänder |
OK1WC Memorial | 16:30 - 17:29 | CW | 80/40m |
RSGB CC | 19:00 - 20:30 | CW | 80m |
Di. 08.07.25 | |||
Westfalen Süd | 17:00 - 19:00 | CW/SSB/FM | 144/432MHz |
NRAU Activity | 17:00 - 21:00 | alle | 432MHz |
SP Activity | 17:00 - 21:00 | CW/SSB/FM | 432MHz |
DARC RTTY-Kurzcontest | 18:00 - 19:29 | RTTY | 80,40m |
RSGB Activity | 19:00 - 21:30 | alle | 432MHz |
Mi. 09.07.25 | |||
CWT Mini Contest | 13:00 - 14:00 | CW | 160m -10m |
FT8 Activity | 17:00 - 21:00 | FT8 | 432MHz |
Moon Contest | 18:00 - 20:00 | alle | 432MHz |
CWT Mini Contest | 19:00 - 20:00 | CW | 160m -10m |
Do. 10.07.25 | |||
CWT Mini Contest | 03:00 - 04:00 | CW | 160 -10m |
CWT Mini Contest | 07:00 - 08:00 | CW | 160-10m |
NRAU Activity | 17:00 - 21:00 | alle | 50MHz |
SP Activity | 17:00 - 21:00 | CW/SSB/FM | 50MHz |
RSGB Activity | 19:00 - 21:30 | alle | 50MHz |
Sa. 12.07. - So. 13.07.24 | |||
IARU HF Championship | 12:00 - 12:00 | CW/SSB | 160 - 10m |
Kraichgauer FM Session | 14:00 - 16:00 | FM | 2m, 70cm |
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Sun 06 July, 2025















Ab sofort erscheint monatlich diese grafische Vorhersagetafel mit zwölf Funklinien, mit Proppy (PROPagationPYthon, WebApplication) berechnet - und in Übereinstimmung mit der ITU-Empfehlung ITU-R P.371-8. Die Ergebnisse beziehen sich auf Morsetelegrafie, Bandbreite 500 Hz, isotrope Strahler, Ausgangsleistung 50 Watt.
Dazu verwendet Proppy die SSN (R12)-Werte, die im ITU-Zirkular der grundlegenden Indizes für die ionosphärische Ausbreitung dargestellt sind, abgeleitet aus dem Datensatz "Standard Curves", der vom WDC-SILSO, Königliches Observatorium von Belgien, Brüssel, bereitgestellt werden.
Link: https://shorturl.at/ImHdx
(Kann einige Sekunden dauern, da
die Werte aktuell berechnet werden)


Sat 05 July, 2025



Der neue Forschungssatellit SWFO-L1 der NOAA ist vollständig zusammengebaut, einsatzbereit und wartet auf den Transport vom Werk des Raumfahrzeugherstellers BAE in Colorado zum Startplatz in Florida, wo er die letzten Startvorbereitungen durchlaufen wird, bevor er in die Umlaufbahn gebracht wird. Der Start ist für September 2025 vorgesehen.
"Space Weather Follow-On – Lagrange 1" (SWFO-L1) soll am Lagrange-Punkt 1, etwa 1,6 Millionen Kilometer von der Erde entfernt, kontinuierlich den Sonnenwind überwachen und koronale Masseauswürfe (CMEs) verfolgen, bevor sie die Erde erreichen. Dazu setzt die Sonde ein spezielles Sonnenteleskop zur Überwachung der Sonnenaktivität ein sowie eine Reihe von Instrumenten zur Echtzeitmessung des Sonnenwindes. Durch die frühzeitige Erkennung von Sonnenstürmen wird das Observatorium als Frühwarnsystem für potenziell störende Weltraumwetterereignisse dienen, um entsprechende Maßnahmen zeitig treffen zu können. (Abb.: NASA/NOAA)





























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Die Veranstalter haben den Dortmunder Amateurfunkmarkt für 2025 abgesagt. Auf der Webseite heißt es: „Nach eingehender Überprüfung und sorgfältiger Abwägung müssen wir leider mitteilen, dass der Amateurfunkmarkt 2025 in Dortmund im Jahr 2025 nicht stattfinden wird. Die Entscheidung wurde aufgrund wirtschaftlicher Erwägungen getroffen, da die Durchführung der Veranstaltung unter den aktuellen Bedingungen nicht tragfähig ist.
Wir sind jedoch bereits auf der Suche nach einer geeigneten Nachfolge-Veranstaltung für das Jahr 2026 und werden euch rechtzeitig über die Details informieren. Vielen Dank für euer Verständnis und die jahrelange Unterstützung!“ Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie die Webseite https://www.amateurfunkmarkt.de/.


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In diesem Jahr verzeichnete die CTU in Friedrichshafen 94 angemeldete Besucher. Durch die spontanen Zuschauer waren insgesamt über 120 Teilnehmer dabei. Das ist ein leichter Anstieg zu 2024. Die „Professoren“ Robby, DM6DX; Lutz, DM6EE; Mike, DF3VM; Tom, DL5NEN, und Peter, DL7YS, teilten ihr Wissen und ihre Erfahrungen. Das Feedback der Teilnehmer war sehr positiv. Der sehr lange Nachmittag hat sich gelohnt. Beim zehnminütigen CTU-BCC-Party-Contest konnten Ralf, DL4RLF, mit 20 QSOs den ersten Preis erringen (Foto).


Sun 29 June, 2025



Die Teilnahme des HF-Referats an der diesjährigen Ham Radio war ein voller Erfolg. Trotz schwülen Wetters mit Außentemperaturen von mehr als 30° C war die Zahl der Besucher am Messestand noch höher als die Jahre zuvor, die Gespräche noch intensiver. So konnten etliche fachliche Fragen beantwortet, Erfahrungen ausgetauscht und aktuelle Studienergebnisse diskutiert werden, wie etwa zur weiteren Entwicklung des Sonnenzyklus 25 oder zum Einfluss des Klimawandels auf die Ionosphäre. Besonders erfreulich war, dass dieses Mal auch verstärkt Jüngere den Weg zum Stand fanden.
Manche ihrer Fragen betrafen Empfehlungen des IARU-Bandplans für bestimmte Sendearten, andere fielen eher in die Zuständigkeit des DARC Intruder-Monitorings. Wie praktisch, dass Harald Geier, DL9NDW, der DARC-"Bandwächter", seinen Stand direkt neben dem des HF-Referates hatte. So wurde Einiges gleich im größeren Kreis mit zusätzlicher fachlicher Expertise erörtert. Übergeordnete Fragen wiederum beantwortete Ulrich Müller, DK4VW, der aufgrund seiner langjährigen Erfahrung bei den Standbesuchern punktete - danke dafür, Ulli!
Zu den beiden Vorträgen des HF-Referats (am Freitag: "Funkwetter: Radio Blackouts, Bandrauschen, Aurora - was steckt dahinter?"; Samstag: "DIY: Funkwettervorhersage selbstgemacht. Mit wenigen Daten zur eigenen Ausbreitungsprognose") kamen jeweils 65 bis 70 Interessierte, so dass die zur Verfügung gestellten Sitzgelegenheiten der "Speaker's Corner" allemal nicht ausreichten. Einige Besucher setzten die im Nachklapp zu den Vorträgen geführten Gespräche dann am Stand des Referats fort.
"Wenn durch die Präsenz des Referates auf der diesjährigen Ham Radio jetzt noch der eine oder andere Geschmack an dessen Arbeit gefunden hat und sich bei mir meldet, um zu fragen, wie man mitmachen kann, dann hätte die Ham Radio 2025 noch einen krönenden Abschluss gefunden", so Tom DF5JL. "Denn die Zukunft des Amateurfunks gehört den Jüngeren, und hier haben sie die Möglichkeit, diese mitzugestalten."
Ein gewichtiger Punkt waren mögliche Literaturempfehlungen zu Schriften im Hinblick auf das Funkwetter und den Einfluss der Sonne auf dieses Geschehen. Dazu hat das HF-Referat eine umfangreiche Empfehlungsliste zusammengestellt: shorturl.at/TeVWV.
(Bild: Messeimpressionen HAM RADIO 2025; Messe Friedrichshafen)






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Kaum zu glauben, da sind drei Tage volles Programm – die 48. HAM RADIO – schon wieder vorbei. Und die Besucherzahlen? Wir wollen die Spannung noch etwas steigern und verraten Ihnen das erst am Ende dieser Nachricht. Denn die Messe zeigte einmal wieder, dass sie in der Lage ist, Technik und Menschen zusammen zu bringen. Was haben wir an diesem Wochenende nicht alles erleben dürfen, einen erfolgreichen Weltrekordversuch in Telegrafie, technische Neuigkeiten, viel Fachwissen, persönliche Begegnungen … eigentlich war die gesamte Amateurfunkwelt vor Ort.
Zugleich fiel auf der Messe der Startschuss für das DARC-Remoteprojekt, und wir hörten bereits davon, dass die ersten User sich bereits auf den Stationen eingeloggt haben. Viele neue wegweisende Technikprojekte wurde in der Innovation-Zone der IARU dem Publikum vorgestellt und es bleibt zu hoffen, dass eines Tages viele dieser zukunftsweisenden Techniken verstärkt in den Amateurfunkalltag einfließen. Und während wir diesen Satz schreiben, sind bereits die ersten Aussteller mit dem Abbau ihrer Stände befasst. Nun, das wars für dieses Jahr! Das nächste Mal ist es erst wieder Ende Juni 2026 so weit, bis es wieder heißt: „Willkommen auf der 49. HAM RADIO“, dann vom 26. bis 28. Juni 2026. Achja, die Besucherzahl! Es waren 11600 (2024: 11300, 2023: 11100).





Am Messesonntag um 10 Uhr wurde eine weitere Ehrung des DARC ausgesprochen. Gerade wollte Andreas Krüger, DJ3EI, das zweite AfuBarcamp auf der HAM RADIO eröffnen, als DARC-Vorstandsmitglied Ronny Jerke, DG2RON, die Veranstaltung betrat – nicht etwa, um teilzunehmen, sondern um Krüger und seinen Mitorganisator Wolfgang Beer, DK2FQ, offiziell für ihr Engagement bei der Organisation des AfuBarcamps zu würdigen.
Das erste Amateurfunk-Barcamp fand bereits 2017 in Strausberg bei Berlin statt. DG2RON begründete die Auszeichnung mit den Worten: „Ich habe selbst die Anfänge des AfuBarcamps miterlebt. Die Veranstaltung gehört einfach zum DARC und ist auch hier auf der HAM RADIO nicht mehr wegzudenken. Macht weiter so!“
Der Begriff „AfuBarcamp“ leitet sich vom offenen Veranstaltungsformat „Barcamp“ ab, bei dem die Teilnehmenden das Programm aktiv selbst gestalten. In diesem Sinne ist auch das AfuBarcamp konzipiert – inzwischen ein fester Bestandteil der HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen.
Die diesjährige HAM-RADIO-Ausgabe des AfuBarcamps findet am Messesonntag, dem 29. Juni 2025, von 10:00 bis 13:30 Uhr statt.








Sat 28 June, 2025



Der zweite Messetag ist vorüber und am morgigen Sonntag um 15 Uhr sogleich die ganze Messe. Bis es soweit ist, tauchen wir kurz ein in ein paar News und Trends -- ohne Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit --, die uns auf der Messe so aufgefallen sind. Und falls wir an dieser Stelle etwas vergessen haben, kommen Sie doch einfach morgen selbst noch einmal in die Messehallen! Aber kommen wir zunächst zu Technews: Icom hatte vor einigen Jahren offenbar den richtigen Riecher und feiert am Stand die 100000. Einheit seines IC-7300.
Yaesu stellte nun auch dem europäischen Publikum seinen FTX-1 vor. Acom zeigte mit der 1003 eine neue Röhren-Endstufe für Kurzwelle und 6 m und darüber hinaus noch einen ARDF-Peilempfänger und eine elektronische Paddle-Taste für Telegrafie. Wie schon auf der US-Amateurfunkmesse Hamvention im Mai zuvor, so war bei FlexRadio von der Aurora-Serie zu erfahren. Am Stand des DARC Verlages war das neue CQ DL Spezial „Technik für das Shack“ war bereits am Samstag ausverkauft und auch der englische Rothammel fand viele Käufer. Elecraft setzt verstärkt auf Remote, u.a. ist die neue Remote-Firmware für K4-Besitzer verfügbar; weiterhin vorgestellt wurde eine besonders leichte Vertical für 20 bis 4 m. DX-fähig, ist sie mit einem durchdachten Stativ ausgeführt, was stark an einen Stock für Wanderer erinnert. Stichwort Portabelantennen: Als Trend ist uns aufgefallen, dass vermehrt besonders lange Teleskop-Antennenstäbe eingesetzt werden, die geschätzt eine Länge von bis zu 6…8 m erreichen können. Mit passendem Anpassglied lässt sich das wohl platzsparend im Rucksack bei der nächsten Wanderung verstauen. Einen gewissen Trend (über die Jahre) bei älteren, gebrauchten Amateurfunkgeräten lässt sich auch in preislicher Hinsicht auf dem Flohmarkt allmählich beobachten – sie werden langsam (endlich?) preisgünstiger. Der Trend nach Wissensdurst scheint abermals ungebrochen. Das Interesse an den Vorträgen des Bodenseetreffens bewegt sich weiter auf hohem Niveau. Wir sind schon auf das Fazit der 48. HAM RADIO gespannt, die morgen am Sonntag in ihre letzte Runde geht.





Seit 1999 vergibt der DARC e.V. den Shears Award an den Ortsverband, der im vorangegangenen Jahr den größten prozentualen Mitgliederzuwachs zu verzeichnen hat. In diesem Jahr ging der Preis in den Distrikt Köln-Aachen zum Ortsverband Leverkusen (G11). DARC-Vorstandsmitglied Werner Bauer, DJ2ET, der die Auszeichnung vornahm, betonte: "G11 gestaltet, motiviert und verbindet." Die kontinuierliche Ausbildungsarbeit führte zu einem deutlichen Zuwachs: 2024 kamen 17 neue Funkamateure in den OV, im Jahr davor waren es sogar 18. Insgesamt hat der OV Leverkusen 154 Mitglieder.
Uwe Friederichs, DL4UF, vom OV Leverkusen (G11) sprach in seiner anschließenden Dankesrede von "einer besonderen Ehre, dass wir den Shears Award erhalten haben, denn Rowland G. Shears (Ehrenmitglied Nr. 1 des DARC e.V., d. Red.) war besonders in Nordrhein-Westfalen und dort vor allem im Rheinland aktiv." Die Kooperation mit dem Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium in Leverkusen und ein gemeinschaftlich mit dem THW genutztes OV-Heim gehörten laut DL4UF zu den Erfolgsfaktoren.
"Ab zehn Jahren aufwärts versuchen wir, die Jugend für uns zu gewinnen", so Ralf Diers, DL8RD, verantwortlich für Jugendarbeit bei G11, über das Mitgliederwachstum von G11. Besonders interessant: Der OV hat einen "Welcome-Manager" für die Erstberatung und -betreuung von Neulingen.





Am Messesamstag hat der DARC-Vorsitzende Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG, die deutsche Headquarters-Station in der IARU-Kurzwellen-Weltmeisterschaft DA0HQ mit der Ehrenplakette des Clubs gewürdigt. Diese Auszeichnung wird an aktive Amateurfunkgruppen in Deutschland verliehen. Das DA0HQ-Team hatte zuletzt den "Hattrick" geschafft und den Weltmeistertitel zum dritten Mal nacheinander nach Deutschland geholt.
Der DA0HQ-Teamleader Ben Bieske, DL5ANT, dankte DL3MBG für die Auszeichnung und ließ es sich nicht nehmen, für die nächste IARU-Kurzwellen-Weltmeisterschaft 2025 zu werben, die vom 12.7., 12:00 UTC bis 13.7., 11:59 UTC stattfindet. Die deutsche Headquarter-Station DA0HQ wird dann wieder von mehreren Standorten aus teilnehmen und auf sechs Amateurfunkbändern in CW und SSB aktiv sein. DL5ANT richtete seinen Appell ans Publikum: "Bitte ruft uns fleißig, wir freuen uns über jeden Punkt!"





Am Messefreitag wurde das DARC-Remoteprojekt gestartet, nun hat der DARC-Vorstand den "tnx de vo" an Roland Wolf, DL1EHP, dem Autor der dazugehörenden Software verliehen. Der "tnx de vo" in Form einer Glasplakette wird durch den Vorstand des DARC jährlich vergeben und soll DARC-Mitgliedern für Einzelleistungen für den Verein Dank und Anerkennung aussprechen.
Der DARC-Vorstand überraschte DL1EHP zu Beginn seines Fachvortrags "Projekt Remote". Der DARC-Vorsitzende Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG, betonte: "Ich danke Dir, lieber Roland, dafür, dass Du dem DARC e.V. Deine Software für das Remoteprojekt zur Verfügung stellst."
Das Remotestationsnetzwerk steht allen DARC-Mitgliedern als neue Serviceleistung zur Verfügung. Es ist für den DARC von entscheidender Bedeutung, da es nicht nur die Reichweite und Zugänglichkeit des Amateurfunks erweitert, sondern auch eine Plattform bietet, um Wissen zu teilen, technische Innovationen voranzutreiben und in Krisenzeiten eine verlässliche Kommunikation zu gewährleisten. Remotestationen ermöglichen es allen Mitgliedern, unabhängig von ihrer persönlichen Situation, aktiv am Amateurfunk teilzunehmen und somit die Gemeinschaft zu stärken.





Am Messesamstag der 48. HAM RADIO fand die Preisverleihung der DARC-Clubmeisterschaft 2024 statt. Diese wird seit 2022 in zwei Klassen durchgeführt. Die Clubmeisterschaft Classic gewann der OV Schwabach-Roth (B13) mit 3117,30 Punkten vor dem OV TU Dresden (S07) mit 3036,37 Punkten und dem OV Neubrandenburg (V22) mit 2988,41 Punkten. Bei der Clubmeisterschaft Open war der OV Vaterstetten (C01) vor dem OV Straubing (U14) und dem OV Wolfsburg (H24) siegreich.
An der Clubmeisterschaft Classic 2024 haben 657 Ortsverbände teilgenommen (2023: 672; 2022: 659). Bei der Clubmeisterschaft Open waren 498 Ortsverbände aktiv. Das DARC Referat Conteste gratulierte den Siegern und dankte allen Teilnehmern für ihre Aktivität.
Die vollständigen Ergebnisse sind unter diesen Links erreichbar: https://dxhf2.darc.de/~cm/user.cgi.







Zwei Vereine mit demselben Ziel – unser diesem Motto sind der Verein Notfunk Deutschland e. V. und der DARC e. V. eine weitreichende Kooperation eingegangen. Auf der Amateurfunkausstellung HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen wurde besiegelt, was ein Jahr zuvor am selben Ort als Idee entstand.
„Wir wollen unsere Kompetenz bündeln, um das so wichtige Thema Notfunk erfolgreicher angehen zu können“, beschreibt Oliver Schlag, DARC-Referent für Not- und Katastrophenfunk, die Motivation beider Vereine. Rüdiger Stingel, Vorsitzender von Notfunk Deutschland, ergänzt: „Nothilfe jedweder Art sollte kein Thema sein, bei dem es um Konkurrenz geht.“ Neben dem Austausch von Wissen und Kontakten stehen die Ausbildung der Vereinsmitglieder und die Fortbildung im Vordergrund der Zusammenarbeit. Auch eine Kräftebündelung bei gemeinsamen Übungen sowie die Werbung für das wichtige Thema Notfunk umfasst die Kooperation.
Vor diesem Hintergrund ist die Wahl der HAM RADIO als europaweit größter Veranstaltung für Funkamateure kein Zufall: Beide Vereine präsentieren hier seit Jahren ihre Arbeit, die den Aufbau funktionierender Kommunikationsstrukturen zur Unterstützung von Hilfsaktionen in Not- und Katastrophenfällen zum Ziel hat.





1160 Zeichen pro Minute: Der 13-jährige Rumäne Alexandru Ianis Scutaru, YO8YNS, hat am Samstagvormittag auf der HAM RADIO-Aktionsbühne die Zuschauer ins Staunen versetzt. Als mehrfacher Weltmeister in der Hochgeschwindigkeits-Telegrafie unternahm er live einen Rekordversuch in RufzXP.
Trotz seines jungen Alters ist Ianis Alexandru Scutaru schon ein alter Hase in der High-Speed-Telegrafie: Bereits bei der Schnelltelegrafie-Weltmeisterschaft in Tunesien im vergangenen Jahr hatte YO8YNS mit einer Punktzahl von 311.192 Punkten und einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 1126 Zeichen pro Minute einen neuen Weltrekord aufgestellt, den er nun weiter verbessern konnte.


Fri 27 June, 2025



Dale Hughes, VK1DSH, hat die Goldene Ehrennadel des DARC e.V. verliehen bekommen. Er erhielt die Auszeichnung durch den DARC-Vorsitzenden Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG. Das Auditorium war ebenso international geprägt, wie der Geehrte selbst. Für Freitagabend hatte der DARC zu seinem traditionellen Empfang für ausländische Besucher geladen. OM Dale trägt die Auszeichnung indes für seine Verdienste. VK1DSH leitete die Arbeitsgruppe 5 der Internationalen Fernmeldeunion, Sektor Radiokommunikation (ITU-R).
Innerhalb dieser engagierte er sich unter anderem mit dem Erstellen von technischen Berichten. Für die Weltfunkkonferenz 2019 (WRC-19) fasste er beispielsweise die Frequenzanforderung für den damaligen Tagesordnungspunk 1.1 zusammen, der eine Zuteilung des Frequenzbandes 50-54 MHz für den Amateurfunkdienst zum Ziel hatte. Heute wissen wir, dass sein Engagement zum Erfolg führte. Doch seine Tätigkeit für den Amateurfunkdienst auf internationaler Basis geht noch weiter zurück. Seit 2012 pendelte er zwei Mal im Jahr von Australien nach Genf. Eine lange Reise von jeweils etwa 15000 km! Im Laufe seiner Tätigkeit machte er dabei so einige Erfahrungen mit den Fernmeldeverwaltungen, wie OM Entsfellner in seiner Laudatio festhielt. Verhandlungsgeschick und Dales schnelle Auffassungsgabe ließen ihn manchmal noch in der Nacht Arbeitspapiere schreiben. OM Dale nahm die Auszeichnung freudig und unerwartet entgegen. Bescheiden resümierte er: „Das alles konnte nur erreicht werden, weil wir alle zusammengearbeitet haben – und wir machen weiter!“





Feierlicher Moment auf der Aktionsbühne im Messefoyer: Das Remotestationsprojekt ist gestartet! Aber zunächst ein kurzer Blick zurück. Es war Ende des Jahres 2023, als der DARC-Vorstand dazu aufrief, sich mit einem Standort für eine Remotestation für das bis dato aufzubauende Stationsnetzwerk zu bewerben. 18 Gruppen hatten sich daraufhin gemeldet, schlussendlich wurden 15 ausgesucht. Heute fiel nun der Startschuss, sodass alle DARC-Mitglieder das neue Serviceangebot des DARC e.V. alsbald nutzen können.
Allen DARC-Mitgliedern steht das Remotestationsnetzwerk zur Verfügung und somit freut sich der DARC seinen Mitgliedern eine neue Serviceleistung für seine Mitgliedschaft anbieten zu können. Es muss eine Clientsoftware heruntergeladen werden, der Funkbetrieb erfolgt daraufhin über das Internet – ohne eigene Antenne. Eine entsprechende stabile Internetverbindung natürlich vorausgesetzt. Finanziell wurde das Netzwerk durch die Mitgliedschaft Pro ermöglicht. Rein rechtlich fiel der Startschuss allerdings schon ein Jahr vorher, mit dem Inkrafttreten der novellierten Amateurfunkverordnung (AFuV), die nun Remotebetrieb ermöglicht. Die Software wurde von Roland Wolf, DL1EHP, programmiert, der auf der Aktionsbühne nach dem kollektiven Startschuss der Stationsbetreiber (Foto) die Software in Aktion erklärte und ein Demo-QSO vorführte. Ernst Steinhauser, DL3GBE, betreute das Projekt seitens des Vorstandes und zeigte noch eine Karte, wie sich die Stationen über Deutschland verteilen. Leider ist der Norden Deutschlands noch nicht „abgedeckt“, hier wären noch vielleicht drei weitere Standorte willkommen, so DL3GBE. Wie kann man nun die Remotestationen nutzen? Dazu erscheint in Kürze eine neue Kachel unter mydarc.de. Pro forma bittet OM Steinhauser schon jetzt um Verständnis, da noch nicht abzuschätzen ist, wie groß das Interesse an den Remotestationen ausfallen wird und wie viele Logins die einzelnen Standorte verzeichnen werden. Bis zu 15 Logins sind möglich, so DL1EHP. Weiterhin ist zu beachten, dass immer ein Nutzer Operator ist, also VFO verstellen und senden kann. Alle anderen Nutzer sind SWLs. „Es wird bei vielen Nutzern nicht gleich zusammenbrechen, aber wir werden das beobachten“. Ein ausführliches Erklärvideo hat Michael, DL2YMR, auf seinem YouTube-Kanal unter https://youtu.be/QBzvznkDhXM veröffentlicht.
Das Nachrichtenportal Heise hat dem Remoteprojekt ebenfalls einen Beitrag gewidmet, leider ist der Artikel hinter einer Bezahlschranke: https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Amateurfunk-Wie-fernbediente-Stationen-neue-Perpektiven-eroeffnen-10442519.html





Die HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen bildete den perfekten Rahmen für eine zukunftsweisende Vertragsunterzeichnung: Der armenische Amateurfunkverband FRRA lässt ab sofort seine ausländischen QSL-Karten durch die QSL Service GmbH des Deutschen Amateur-Radio-Clubs (DARC) e.V. versenden. Auf der 48. HAM RADIO unterzeichneten der Geschäftsführer der DARC QSL Service GmbH Torsten Lindloff, DL2ZBR, und der Präsident der FRRA Arman Babloyan, EK6NK, einen entsprechenden Kooperationsvertrag.
Die aus Armenien zu versendenden QSL-Karten werden, nach Ländern vorsortiert, an die DARC-Geschäftsstelle in Baunatal versendet, wo sie den Auslandskarten der deutschen Funkamateure beigefügt werden. Arman Babloyan, Präsident der Federation of Radiosport of the Republic of Armenia (FRRA), zeigte sich bei der Vertragsunterzeichnung auf offener Bühne sehr zufrieden mit der Vereinbarung, die dem armenischen Verband die Konzentration auf seine Kernaufgaben ermöglicht. Auf Seiten des DARC e.V. unterzeichnete Torsten Lindloff, Geschäftsführer der DARC QSL Service GmbH, den Vertrag mit den Worten: „Wir freuen uns, unsere Erfahrungen und unsere Logistik in den Dienst des armenischen Amateurfunks zu stellen.“
Kooperationsverträge für den QSL-Service gibt es bereits mit den Amateurfunkverbänden von Österreich, Schweiz, Dänemark, Israel, Schweden und Nordmazedonien.





Der DARC-AJW-Referent Prof. Dr. Matthias Jung, DL9MJ, hat den Horkheimerpreis 2025 erhalten. Er erhielt diese hohe Auszeichnung des DARC e.V. für seine besonderen Leistungen im Bereich der Ausbildung neuer Funkamateure. OM Matthias war zusammen mit einem Team an der Überarbeitung des Amateurfunk-Fragenkatalogs beteiligt, genauso wie an der Schaffung der Lernplattform 50ohm.de. In der Laudatio des DARC-Vorsitzenden Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG, klang das wie folgt:
„Du bist Brückenbauer zwischen Technik und Pädagogik und Dir gelingt es, komplexe Inhalte zu vermitteln“, freute sich der DARC-Vorsitzende. Mit einer ausgesprochenen Didaktik konnte der Fragenkatalog auf ein neues Niveau gebracht werden. „Das Ergebnis ist ein transparentes System, offen für alle“, so OM Entsfellner und er ergänzte, „mit dem neuen Fragenkatalog wurde die Klasse N erst möglich“. Als weiterhin wegweisend hob der Vorsitzende die öffentliche Plattform 50ohm.de hervor, welche die Funkausbildung digital und kostenlos mit Kursen, Videos und Erklärungen ermöglicht. „Für viele wurde 50ohm.de somit erster Kontakt zum Hobby“, resümiert DL3MBG in seiner Laudatio. Auch menschlich erhielt OM Matthias Würdigung. „Vor allem seine Haltung ist geprägt von Teamgeist und Besonnenheit. Er inspiriert, ohne sich aufzubringen. Du hast dem Amateurfunk neue Impulse gegeben, nicht durch Worte, sondern durch Taten. Das will der Preis fördern!“ Prof. Dr. Matthias Jung, DL9MJ, nahm den Horkheimerpreis dankend entgegen und gab sogleich einen Ausblick: „Ich möchte das Geld in Jugendprojekte überführen, wir werden uns etwas schönes ausdenken!“





Die 48. HAM RADIO ist eröffnet – so viel in Kurzform. Zur offiziellen Eröffnungsfeier kam ein internationales Auditorium am Freitag um 10 Uhr zusammen. Zunächst sprach der Bürgermeister der Stadt Friedrichshafen, Andreas Hein. „Die Messe ist aufs Neue ein Ort der Innovation und Verbindung, sie macht das Motto ‚Remote Radio -- Connecting the world‘ greifbar“, so der Bürgermeister. Das passe seiner Meinung nach auch gut zum Messestandort im Mehrländereck, denn hier werden besonders viele Verbindungen geschaffen.
Im Anschluss sprach die Messeprojektleiterin Petra Rathgeber, die sich darüber freute, die HAM RADIO bereits seit 15 Jahren begleiten zu dürfen. Sie dankte dem DARC für die gute Zusammenarbeit und beglückwünschte zu seinem 75-jährigen Jubiläum. Sie fasste zugleich die „Facts“ zusammen: So verzeichnet die HAM 380 Teilnehmende bestehend aus Händlern und Ausstellern, 120 Vorträge und Workshops, letzteren allen beizuwohnen würde man wohl in den drei Tagen kaum schaffen, so Frau Rathgeber scherzhaft. Weiterhin freute sie sich über die Teilnahme von über 100 internationalen Jugendlichen auf dem HAM CAMP. Frau Rathgeber wagte zugleich einen Ausblick auf 2026. Nächstes Jahr solle es eine neue „Messe in der Messe“ geben, die „Astro“. „Die Synergien mit dem Amateurfunk und der HAM RADIO wollen wir nutzen“, so das Statement. Satelliten, QO-100, EME … da haben wir als Amateurfunk-Gemeinschaft wohl so einiges im Programm! Im Anschluss sprach der Vizepräsident der IARU, Thomas Wrede, DF2OO. Er sprach über das 100-jährige Jubiläum der IARU und die Meilensteine im Laufe der Zeit. Man könnte auch liebevoll sagen, er hat dem Auditorium dem Kopf gewaschen, denn er legte besonderes Augenmerk auf den Schutz des Frequenzspektrums und die Arbeit der IARU in den Gremien, um die Amateurfunkfrequenzen zu schützen und zu erhalten. „Es gibt einen extremen Druck auf den Frequenzbereich! Die Kommerziellen haben viele Anwälte, um an Frequenzen heranzukommen. Es geht hier um die Interessen des Amateurfunks gegenüber einer finanzstarken Lobby“, so DF2OO. Die IARU sei hier besonders wachsam, auch was die aktuelle Initiative in den USA betrifft, wonach ein Satellitenbetreiber auf Frequenzen im 70-cm-Band „schielt“. „Use it or loose it“, warf er energisch ins Auditorium. „Mit 10 mW einen Hotspot im Keller betreiben, da kann man keinem Regulierer glaubhabt machen, dass Amateurfunkfrequenzen wirklich gebraucht werden. Nutzen Sie die Frequenzen!“, so OM Wrede eindringlich. Weiterhin warnte er, dass eines Tages das Wort „Spektrum Sharing“ aufkommen werde, was nicht das Ende aller Tage sein werde aber man müsse in Zukunft wohl drüber diskutieren. Sein Appell: „Nutzen Sie die Frequenzen! Bleiben Sie Mitglied!“ Die Abschlussrede hielt der DARC-Vorsitzende Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG. Er danke der Messe zunächst, die oft unmögliches möglich machen würde. Weiterhin sprach auch er die aktuellen Jubiläen 75 Jahre DARC e.V. und 100 Jahre IARU an. Besonders der DARC stehe für den Erhalt einer einzigartigen Kommunikationsmöglichkeit, Technik und Gemeinschaft. „Der DARC ist heute ein gut organisierter Verband. Unser Jubiläum ist nicht nur ein Rückblick, sondern zugleich ein Versprechen für die Zukunft“, so DL3MBG. Auch auf das Messemotto spielte er an, da Remote Radio heute Funkamateuren Teilhabe ermögliche, die früher evtl. aus Antennenbaulichen Gründen ausgegrenzt waren. „Der Amateurfunk lebt und hat eine gute Zukunft!“, so OM Entsfellner. Allerdings fand er in seiner Rede auch kritische Worte. „Gerade im Jubiläumsjahr hätten wir uns gewünscht, dass große Amateurfunkhändler auf der Messe vertreten sind. Leider machen sie stattdessen mit Rabattaktionen im Internet auf sich aufmerksam“. Auf dieses Statement folgte ein kräftiger Applaus. Im Anschluss erklärte der Vorsitzende die 48. HAM RADIO für eröffnet.


Thu 26 June, 2025



Die HAM RADIO, Europas größte Amateurfunkmesse, warf besonders am heutigen Donnerstag ihre Schatten zum Aufbautag voraus. Überall in den Ausstellungshallen auf dem Messegelände Friedrichshafen wurde gewerkelt, Material zusammengetragen und aufgebaut. Wir sind bereits gespannt, wie Ihnen das neue offene Standkonzept des DARC in der Halle A1 gefallen wird. Andern Ortens in der großen Halle verraten bereits weitere Stände schon jetzt spannendes. Zukunftsweisende Technikprojekte sollen in der IARU Innovation Zone breiten Raum einnehmen.
In den Flohmarkthallen wird ebenfalls fleißig aufgebaut. Kurzum: Wir hoffen auf viele Besucher schon früh zu Messebeginn, wenn es um 9 Uhr am Freitag heißt: „Sehr verehrte Damen und Herren, liebe Besucher, die 48. HAM RADIO ist eröffnet!“

















Am 25. Juni hat die AXIOM-4 Crew erfolgreich vom Kennedy Space Center zu ihrem zweiwöchigen Aufenthalt auf der Internationalen Raumstation (ISS) abgehoben. In Kooperation mit AXIOM Space ist ARISS bei den AXIOM Missionen für die Planung und Durchführung der ARISS-Schulkontakte zuständig. Die vier Astronauten der AXIOM-4 Mission werden in den nächsten Tagen an Bord der ISS diverse wissenschaftliche Experimente vornehmen.
Drei der Astronauten aus Ungarn, Polen und Indien haben Amateurfunklizenzen und werden in den nächsten zwei Wochen jeder zwei ARISS Kontakte mit Schulgruppen aus ihren Ländern haben. Informationen und die Termine hierzu sind auf den bekannten ARISS Social Media Kanälen sowie bei ISSFANCLUB.EU zu finden. ARISS Europa ist auch auf der HAM RADIO 2025 am Stand A1-780 vor Ort vertreten und wird in Vorträgen zu den aktuellen und zukünftigen Projekten berichten.





Viele unserer Diplombearbeiter werden in den nächsten Tagen auf der HAM-Radio sein. Dann besteht die Chance, unsere ehrenamtlichen Mitarbeiter am Stand des Referats DX zu treffen. Jedoch ist aus diesem Grund die laufende Diplomausgabe etwas eingeschränkt. Das trifft insbesondere auf die Sonderdiplome, betreut durch OM Martin, DL1DCT, zu.





Das DARC Logbuch, welches unter log.darc.de für jedes Mitglied erreichbar ist, hat heute wichtige Bugfixes und Neuerungen erhalten.
Um ein paar zu nennen:
- Jeder Nutzer kann nun für sich selbst die Modes festlegen, die bei der QSO-Eingabe gelistet werden.
- Die Übernahme von QSOs aus der Suche ins Erweiterte Logbuch is nun möglich.
- Multiselect im erweiterten Logbuch (SHIFT+Click).
- Korrektur der CQ oder ITU-Zone aus dem erweiterten Logbuch heraus.
- EME-Initials
- Viele kleinere Bugfixes die die Stabilität weiter steigern
Eine komplette Liste der Änderungen gibt es unter https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog/releases/tag/2.0.5
Wer das Wavelog-Team persönlich kennenlernen möchte, hat auf der diesjährigen HamRadio die Möglichkeit dazu. Siehe https://talks.darc.de/hamradio-2025/talk/AUEUAC/.
Der DARC hat am 12. September 2024 das Logbuch für seine Mitglieder freigeschaltet. Mittlerweile nutzen es über 3000 Mitglieder
Vielen Dank an alle Nutzer, die fleißig Fehler gemeldet haben. Bitte sendet diese auch weiterhin an logbuch(at)darc.de.
Vielen Dank auch an DF2ET, DJ7NT, HB9HIL und LA8AJA vom Entwicklerteam, sowie DO8MKR, DG0TM und DG9VH, die den Betrieb und Support für das log.darc.de sicherstellen, so Ronny Jerke, DG2RON, zuständiges DARC Vorstandsmitglied.



I’ve been whining about the fact that for many years the 2m FM calling frequency, 146.52 MHz, was prohibited for use in VHF contests and Field Day. See The One Frequency You Should Never Use on Field Day. Well, the ARRL removed this restriction in 2015, so that issue has been resolved. The CQ WW VHF contest also prohibited the Continue reading CQ WW VHF Contest Allows 146.52 MHz
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Wed 25 June, 2025



Erleben Sie vom 27. bis 29. Juni in Friedrichshafen am Bodensee die faszinierende Welt des Amateurfunks. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Messegesellschaft Friedrichshafen lädt der Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club (DARC) als ideeller Träger Sie ein, Europas bedeutendste Fachmesse für Funkamateure zu besuchen.
Tauchen Sie ein in eine Welt voller unbegrenzter Möglichkeiten und entdecken Sie die neuesten Trends und Technologien im Amateurfunk.
Das Motto der HAM RADIO 2025 lautet: REMOTE RADIO – CONNECTING THE WORLD.
Weitere Infos unter www.darc.de/nachrichten/veranstaltungen/


Tue 24 June, 2025

This weekend is the ARRL Field Day, a great opportunity for individual hams, small groups, and radio clubs to get on the ham bands and have some fun. But what is Field Day all about? The ARRL says this: Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations Continue reading Field Day: Season to Taste
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Der Amateurfunk lebt von Funkaktivitäten auf den Bändern - genau wie unsere Sonderdiplome, die wir zum 75. Jahrestag der Gründung des DARC herausgeben. Vom Grunddiplom "75 Jahre DARC" bis zu den anspruchsvollen vier Themendiplomen (Stichwort Ortsverbände, Aktive, Cluboffizielle und Klubstationen) sollte für jeden etwas dabei sein. Doch an einigen Stellen hakt es wohl.
Bei nahezu 1000 DARC-Ortsverbänden, ebensovielen Klubstationen und Funktionsträgern aller Ebenen benötigt man eigentlich nicht einmal 10 Prozent der möglichen Teilnehmer als Punktebringer. um drei der Themendiplome zu erfüllen. Doch diese Punktebringer müssen dann natürlich auch QRV sein und nach ihrer Funkaktivität die Logs auch dem DCL oder anderen elektronischen Logbüchern wie LoTW, eQSL oder Clublog zur Verfügung stellen.
Hier ist noch viel Luft nach oben. Ebenso verwirrt mitunter die Aussage, noch nie etwas vom DCL (DARC-Community-Logbook) gehört zu haben. Ein Programm des DARC, dass im vorigen Jahr seinen 20. Geburtstag feierte und über das im Lauf der Jahre mehr als 40.000 Diplome ausgegeben worden sind.
Es stellt sich die Frage: Wie aktiv sind wir wirklich?
Deshalb unser Aufruf - beteiligt Euch an den Funkaktivitäten im 75. Jahr des DARC durch Betrieb auf den Bändern und stellt Eure Logs zur Verfügung, wenn ihr anderen, die für die Sonderdiplome sammeln, einen Punkt gebracht habt. Hier die Diplombedingungen https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/dx/sonderdiplome/ und hier der Zugang zum DCL (DARC Community Logbook). Weiterführende Erklärungen und Hinweise findet man darüber hinaus hier: https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/dx/75-jahre-darc/
In wenigen Tagen blicken wir auf ein Drittel der Funkaktivitäten zum 75. Geburtstag des DARC zurück. Dann werden wir eine erste Zwischenbilanz veröffentlichen.
Wir wünschen allen Teilnehmern am Diplomprogramm viel Erfolg und Spaß.


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See Part 2 of this report. Ofu Island is not easily accessible, so it was a key decision on whether to include it as part of the trip. The more I read about American Samoa, the more I noticed that many of the best photos were from Ofu Island. It has a huge beach that stretches along the south side Continue reading KH8 SOTA/POTA (3) – Ofu Island
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Fri 20 June, 2025

See Part 1 of this report. We arrived at Pago Pago (pronounced “pango pango”) around 9 pm and were met by the shuttle van from Tradewinds Hotel. We stayed there for three nights, then took our 5-day side trip to Ofu Island, returning to Pago and the Tradewinds for another 6 nights. The next morning, we rented a small SUV Continue reading KH8 SOTA/POTA (2) – Tutuila Island
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For decades, Joyce/K0JJW and I have working towards visiting all 63 of the US national parks. We are nearing the end of the list, with just a few parks left. One of the most challenging places to visit is the National Park of American Samoa, located in the only US territory south of the equator. That would be number 61 Continue reading KH8 SOTA/POTA (1) – The Plan
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Dank je! Ik denk dat de douane op de hoogte zou moeten zijn van de speciale regels die er voor amateurs gelden. Bijvoorbeeld is alles wat je voor je amateurhobby importeert, niet alleen amateurapparatuur, maar ook bijv. metaal dat je gebruikt om een antenne te maken vrijgesteld van invoerrechten. Men weet dat niet altijd, maar er is wel een (vrij lastig te bewandelen weg) van bezwaar.Dat ben ik met je eens. Jij gebruikt het volgens de regels. Maar waarom mag de douane het doorlaten?
Ik ben overigens ook niet helemaal zeker hoe dat met import zit. Het zou verboden kunnen zijn ondanks dat er voor aanschaf een uitzondering geldt. De regels voor zelfbouw zijn in Nederland veel ruimer dan in de meeste landen, dus als een zending eerst door een ander land komt kan het weer anders liggen. Wij mogen echt veel, zeker als je dat vergelijkt met de Amerikaanse regels. In veel landen moet je eerst toestemming vragen voordat je een zelf bedachte nieuwe modulatiesoort mag uitproberen. Wij mogen dat hier gewoon zolang we onze call maar in een van een aantal daarvoor voorgeschreven modulatiesoorten doen.
Maar om het samen te vatten: ik denk niet dat ik iets verkeerd doe. Het ontwerp is inderdaad open source, en ik ga hem echt niet gebruiken als er prut uit komt. Het moet gewoon echt in orde zijn. Ik ben nog steeds een zelfbouwer, dat ben ik zolang ik als amateur actief was altijd geweest. Als dit ontwerp geen open source geweest was denk ik dat ik het niet gekocht had.
En toegegeven: het filmpje en mijn eerste commentaren waren wat al te optimistisch. Ik vond het echter gewoon leuk dat het zo'n klein apparaat was.
En ten slotte: ik ontwikkel en bedenk zelf (mede) ook apparatuur die door de Chinezen gekopieerd kan worden en ook gekopieerd wordt. Het is zoals ik ook in het filmpje aangeef a fact of life dat dat gebeurt. Je moet dus als producent uit de aanloopkosten zijn en je beoogde winst grotendeels gemaakt hebt op het moment dat dat gebeurt. Soms hoop je dat je wat minder succesvol bent zodat ze wat langer wachten voordat iemand op het idee komt zoiets te doen. Ik weet dus heel goed hoe het allemaal werkt.
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PA0ETE — 29 nov 2021, 20:34



Ik weet niet precies wat er geschonden is. Gezien eerdere berichten van je, lijk je mij goed op de hoogte te zijn van licenties. Ook die van open source.Zou het echt? Bij een open source-ontwerp?Het betreft gewoon grove copyright schending.

Statistieken: Geplaatst door PD0JDG — 29 nov 2021, 20:31



Omdat de bestemming een zendamateur is. Zendamateurs mogen dit soort apparaten bezitten, verhandelen en indien van toepassing voor amateurgebruik modificeren. Dit op basis van dezelfde regels als dat wij mogen zelfbouwen en bijvoorbeeld mobilifoons en andere professionele apparatuur al dan niet uit de surplusmarkt mogen ombouwen voor amateurgebruik. Dat is geheel legaal.En waarom zou de douane zo'n apparaat het land binnen laten?
https://www.pwc.nl/nl/actueel-en-public ... ening.html
Jaap
Als dit apparaat niet goed functioneert kan ik er bij stooruitstraling ongetwijfeld wel wat goeds van maken en dan doe ik precies waarvoor onze hobby bedoeld is. Of niet soms?
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PA0ETE — 29 nov 2021, 20:10



De QCX is open source, en je mag er dan op doorontwikkelen wat bij dit ontwerp ook gebeurd is. Het ontwerp voor van DL2MAN is zo'n afgeleid ontwerp. Je mag dat echter alleen doen als je je afgeleide ontwerp ook weer als open source publiceert. Wat er bij het apparaat staat dat ik hierboven beschrijf, is dat dat weer een afgeleide is van het ontwerp van DL2MAN en van de QCX. Ik weet dat er bijv. een andere ARM-processor in zit (een minder snelle). Dat is dus geheel in de geest van de open source gedachte. De Chinese makers claimen op geen enkele plek copyright.Ik weet niet precies wat er geschonden is. Gezien eerdere berichten van je, lijk je mij goed op de hoogte te zijn van licenties. Ook die van open source.Zou het echt? Bij een open source-ontwerp?Het betreft gewoon grove copyright schending.
Ik ken iemand met veel verstand van zaken (die programmeert zelf dit soort software) en die staat te kijken van hoe efficiënt het bij (precies) deze versie allemaal werkt. Ik heb het apparaat enerzijds gekocht omdat ik wel nieuwsgierig ben hoe zo'n apparaat werkt. Daar heb ik die 125 euro wel voor over. En als hij het goed doet, of niet al te moeilijk goed te maken is, dan is het ook een leuk apparaatje om te gebruiken. Ik ga hem vrijwel zeker volgende week of de week erop in mijn item richting VS en Canada bespreken op de zender The Mighty KBC. Dat wordt wel een ingetogen en realistische beschrijving, dus niet jubelend zoals het filmpje

Statistieken: Geplaatst door PA0ETE — 29 nov 2021, 20:46



Jaap
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PD0JDG — 29 nov 2021, 20:41



Helemaal mee eens !Super leuke radio, maar hierom bestel ik hem niet:Hallo Juul, waar je alleen op moet letten is of erbij staat dat de BTW betaald is. Dan krijg je geen verrassingen aan de deur. Het staat er heel vaag, maar zie het de blauwe ovaal in de schreenshot bij deze post. Er wacht je dan geen (onaangename) verrassing van een betaling aan de deur. De leverancier heeft dan netjes conform de nieuwe wet van 1 juli dit jaar zijn belasting al betaald. Maar dat zal ongetwijfeld op de link die je plaatst ook staan.
Het zendontvangertje uit deze afbelding is dus zopas om ongeveer 18.00 uur zonder betaling aan de deur bij mij afgeleverd![]()
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En waarom zou de douane zo'n apparaat het land binnen laten?
https://www.pwc.nl/nl/actueel-en-public ... ening.html
Jaap
We zouden voor dit spul geen reclame op het forum moeten maken en ook niet aanschaffen.
Het betreft gewoon grove copyright schending.
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PA0LMD — 29 nov 2021, 20:06



Statistieken: Geplaatst door pd0rh — 29 nov 2021, 20:46



Zou het echt? Bij een open source-ontwerp?Het betreft gewoon grove copyright schending.
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PA0ETE — 29 nov 2021, 20:12



Dat ben ik met je eens. Jij gebruikt het volgens de regels. Maar waarom mag de douane het doorlaten? Hoe weten ze dat de ontvanger een vergunning heeft om het te mogen gebruiken?Omdat de bestemming een zendamateur is. Zendamateurs mogen dit soort apparaten bezitten, verhandelen en indien van toepassing voor amateurgebruik modificeren. Dit op basis van dezelfde regels als dat wij mogen zelfbouwen en bijvoorbeeld mobilifoons en andere professionele apparatuur al dan niet uit de surplusmarkt mogen ombouwen voor amateurgebruik. Dat is geheel legaal.En waarom zou de douane zo'n apparaat het land binnen laten?
https://www.pwc.nl/nl/actueel-en-public ... ening.html
Jaap
Als dit apparaat niet goed functioneert kan ik er bij stooruitstraling ongetwijfeld wel wat goeds van maken en dan doe ik precies waarvoor onze hobby bedoeld is. Of niet soms?
Statistieken: Geplaatst door PD0JDG — 29 nov 2021, 20:18



Ik vraag dit voor een mede-amateur die deze knop op een of andere manier niet meer heeft.
Kan hopelijk van een sloopset zijn. Of iemand met een misschien onuitputtelijke voorraad, waar ik dan uit zou kunnen putten ... graag reactie.
73 Stef pa0sjm at veron.nl
Statistieken: Geplaatst door pa0sjm — 29 nov 2021, 20:08



Een ongekende stunt van een Tilligtse vriendengroep dit weekeinde. Ze hesen vrijdag een zendmast omhoog van liefst 106 meter lang om zo hun geliefde piratenmuziek door het hele land te laten klinken. Dat lukt. Hun mast is van heinde en ver te zien. Ook voor de ‘piratenpolitie’: het Agentschap Telecom (AT), dat op de etherpiraten jaagt en gigantische boetes kan opleggen.
Jense Lohuis (23) maalt niet om dat risico. „Het is gewoon een kat en muis spel; dat hoort er bij, dat is ook een beetje de sport als je etherpiraat bent. Er zijn er veel piraten legaal op internet gegaan, maar dat vinden wij niets. Wij zijn piraten.” En dat wilden ze dit weekeinde weten. Kratten vol singles staan klaar en om toerbeurt kiezen ze een plaatje. Hun mast is van ver te zien. Er komen berichten over de waaghalzen uit Denekamp, Ootmarsum, Deurningen… Ze ontsnappen aan de speurneuzen van het AT. Maar toch gaat het later op een andere manier nog fout.
Elke schroef zelf gedaan
Een mast van deze omvang is vermoedelijk wel vaker door etherpiraten neergezet. Maar deze mast is extra bijzonder omdat hij helemaal zelf is ontworpen en gemaakt door de groep. Met een mal van 12 meter lang en tot elke las en schroef aan toe. Niets kant en klaar. Geen prefab-stukken. „We zijn allemaal wel handig. Iedereen van ons kan wel iets.” Er is een kapitaal in gaan zitten. Lohuis: „Ach. De één koopt een motor, wij doen samen een geheime zender. Wat doe je liever? Je kan samen in de stad risicoloos een biertje drinken. Maar je kan ook met je zender bij elkaar gaan zitten en gigantisch veel lol hebben.”
Een dikke zender voor heel Nederland
Zo heeft de vriendengroep twee keer per jaar een feestje in hun privé-cafétje, ergens op eigen terrein, in het buitengebied. Het is dan piratenmuziek dat de klok slaat met hun zender Mooi in’n öllie. Ze runnen al jaren met zo’n 8 jonge gozers die eigen piratenzender. „Met een biertje erbij bedachten we dat het wel heel cool zou zijn, als we eens helemaal zelf een superhoge zendmast zouden maken. Met een dikke zender er achter, die je in heel Nederland zou kunnen ontvangen.” En van het één kwam het ander.
Wat een machtig gevoel
Vrijdag in alle vroegte werd de mast waar een half jaar aan gewerkt is omhoog getakeld en begon het feest en de uitzending, die inderdaad in heel Nederland was te horen. Ze begonnen om 5.30 uur in het donker met het ophijsen van de mast om niet te veel bekijks te trekken. „Wat een machtig gevoel. Als je de mast omhoog ziet gaan. En als hij dan helemaal staat, en je staat daar dan dan onder, aan de voet van de mast… Dat is een droom die uitkomt. Sterker: het voelt als een levenswerk dat je met je vrienden voor elkaar bokst.” Het ene na het andere piratenlied werd over Nederland op FM uitgezonden via de ouderwetse ether : veel onbekend en onbeminde Nederlandse muziek, polka’s, Duits, egeländer… Muziek dat ‘Hilversum’ negeert.
Breuk in de mast
Maar de wind, die vat kreeg op de mast gooide in de loop van zaterdag wel roet in het eten. De top knakte. Een poging om dat te herstellen lukte niet. Nog twee andere stukken braken daarna ook af. Uit veiligheid haalden de Tukkers de hele mast naar beneden. Einde feest? Nee. Op een andere geheime locatie hebben ze nog hun gewone mast om uit te zenden. Dat doen ze met z’n allen ook twee of drie keer per week. Daar gingen ze nu op over. Daarna hadden ze niet meer heel Nederland als luisteraar, maar de regio. „Repareren kon wel, maar dan is het weekeinde ook zo’n beetje voorbij. En het gaat ons uiteindelijk om het feest en de piratenmuziek.”
Bovendien: in november moet de lange mast wel hersteld zijn en doen ze een tweede poging. [bron: de Stentor]


Thu 02 March, 2023

Continue reading "Bulk repeater data for Belgian repeaters [ TEST ]"


Wed 12 October, 2022

De RSGB organiseert een internationaal radio-evenement op de HF-banden gedurende de maand december 2022, The Transatlantic Centenary Tests. Daarmee herdenkt zij de honderdste verjaardag van het trans-Atlantische succes van de RSGB in december 1922. Op 24 december 1922 werd het allereerste geverifieerde radioamateursignaal uit Europa gehoord in Noord-Amerika als onderdeel van de derde trans-Atlantische test. […]
Het bericht Honderd jaar trans-Atlantische amateurradio verscheen eerst op VERON.


Tue 11 October, 2022

Zeker nu de VERON in Nederland beheerder is van Morse als immaterieel cultureel erfgoed, mag je de Morse en Straight Key Challenge op de Dag voor de RadioAmateur niet missen. Dit jaar voor de vierde keer georganiseerd door Hans Remeeus (PA0Q/OE3JRC), Ad Wouterson (PA2PCH) en Harm Paas (PA0HPG). Alle vier ervaren radiozendamateurs met CW als […]
Het bericht Morse en Straight Key Challenge verscheen eerst op VERON.


Sun 09 October, 2022

Deze week in Propagatienieuws: HF: prima HF-condities verwacht. MUF varieert van 10 MHz in de nacht tot maximaal 30 MHz overdag, VHF-tropo: kans op redelijke condities langs het Kanaal, met name in de ochtend en avond, Meteoorscatter: Draconiden pieken vandaag (9 oktober), Orioniden actief van 2 oktober tot 7 november, EME: toenemende padverliezen en EME-tijdvensters. […]
Het bericht Propagatienieuws – week 40, 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Sat 08 October, 2022

Deze week in ‘Kort radioamateurnieuws’: Morgen, 9 oktober: eerste RF-webinar van het seizoen, met uitgebreid programma, Electronicnotes: het bouwen van een HF-dipoolantenne, Doreen KD2JTX, eerste vrouwelijke zendamateur als secretaris-generaal van de ITU, Jaap PA7DA in november actief als P40DA vanaf Aruba. Kort radioamateurnieuws 1. Morgen, 9 oktober: eerste RF-webinar van het seizoen, met uitgebreid programma […]
Het bericht Kort radioamateurnieuws – week 40, 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Fri 07 October, 2022

Collectieve abonnementen en tijdschriften 2023 kunnen vanaf nu worden besteld in de VERON webshop Evenals in voorgaande jaren bestaat voor het jaar 2023 de mogelijkheid om in de VERON webshop, tegen gereduceerd tarief, collectieve abonnementen op verschillende tijdschriften af te sluiten. Samengevat gaat het om abonnementen op bijvoorbeeld ARRL QST Luchtpost, RSGB Radio Communications, Funk-Amateur, […]
Het bericht Collectieve abonnementen en tijdschriften service 2023 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Thu 06 October, 2022

Knokke-Heist (België) herdenkt de bevrijding in 1944 door Canadese troepen jaarlijks met verschillende ceremonies, met als hoogtepunt ook een mars. Vele duizenden wandelaars namen reeds deel aan deze Canadese Bevrijdingsmars, die de route volgt die destijds de soldaten aflegden tussen de Westerschelde in Nederland en Knokke. Om dit te herdenken, organiseert de UBA-sectie ONZ ‘The […]
Het bericht OR78CLM Canadian Liberation March 4-6 november 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Tue 04 October, 2022

Vanwege corona kon het twee jaar niet, maar dit jaar gaat het weer gebeuren: het gezellige CGR-weekend voor radioamateurs met een beperking. Het weekend in Dennenheul in Ermelo is dit jaar van vrijdag 18 t/m maandag 21 november 2022. Het gaat vooral om onderling QSO en maken van radioverbindingen. Verder wisselen we ervaringen uit met […]
Het bericht CGR-weekend Dennenheul 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Sun 02 October, 2022

Deze week in Propagatienieuws: HF: prima HF-condities verwacht. MUF varieert van 10 MHz in de nacht tot 28 MHz overdag, VHF-tropo: kans op verhoogde tropocondities richting Engeland en Frankrijk, MS: Sextantiden nog actief tot 9 oktober, EME: padverliezen zijn laag en EME-tijdvensters worden langer. 144MHz-hemelruis is hoog vandaag, maar laag vanaf dinsdag. Propagatienieuws wordt samengesteld […]
Het bericht Propagatienieuws – week 39, 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Sat 01 October, 2022

Deze week in ‘Kort radioamateurnieuws’: RAZzies oktober 2022 als download beschikbaar, 3 oktober: Tonight@8-lezing over “HF op vakantie”, SARU nieuw lid van de IARU Kort radioamateurnieuws 1. RAZzies oktober 2022 als PDF-download beschikbaar De vereniging Radio Amateurs Zoetermeer (RAZ) brengt het maandblad RAZzies uit. De oktoberuitgave is nu als PDF-download beschikbaar, met wederom artikelen over […]
Het bericht Kort radioamateurnieuws – week 39, 2022 verscheen eerst op VERON.


Thu 29 September, 2022

Tijdens de 65e JOTA (14-16 oktober 2022) zal HB9S actief zijn als LX9S. HB9S is sinds 1970 het amateurradiostation van het World Scout Bureau, gevestigd in Genève (Zwitserland). Tegenwoordig blijft het Global Support Centre van de World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in Genève. Dit aangezien het hoofdkantoor in 2014 is verhuisd naar Kuala […]
Het bericht LX9S actief tijdens 65e Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) verscheen eerst op VERON.


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Wed 06 April, 2022

Continue reading "Geen audio meer op TG2061"


Mon 07 February, 2022

Continue reading "Brandmeister outages"


Fri 28 January, 2022

Continue reading "Brandmeister Belgium and TG206"


Sun 13 June, 2021

Continue reading "Hotspot Security"


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Fri 19 February, 2021


Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details!
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Sat 06 February, 2021

Continue reading "New AnyTone firmware !"


Fri 05 February, 2021


Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details!
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Do you have questions about the state of Ham Nation? Please watch this video, we might have answered them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgL7u-lMjQE
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ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
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Tonight Gordon shares his knowledge on the ubiquitous ham stick. We catch up with Ham Radio Newsline, Randy shares his recent shack changes and Amanda rounds out the show taking your questions from the chat.
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Current Shack Config:
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SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
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Music by, Sonic D:
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Wed 03 February, 2021

Het is februari. Het voorjaar is in zicht. Helaas hoorden we vlak voor de ronde in de persconferentie dat we voorlopig nog geen reguliere clubavond hebben. Eind van de week wordt bepaald of de avondklok wordt voortgezet en in welke vorm. Door de geldende avondklok waren de operators ook deze 47e Utrechtse Radioronde weer present […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 3 februari 2021 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.




Tonight Gordon shares his knowledge on the ubiquitous ham stick. We catch up with Ham Radio Newsline, Randy shares his recent shack changes and Amanda rounds out the show taking your questions from the chat.
ICOM Swag Giveaway: http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
More information on the ICOM IC-705: https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/default.aspx
Items Josh has reviewed and recommend can be found at:
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Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Donate: https://hoshnasi.live
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
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Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Current Shack Config:
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOq
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/
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Music by, Sonic D:
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Facebook.com/djsonicd
@0:00 Intro
@0:55 Host Intro
@3:30 Gordo - Short Shots, Mobile Antennas and Ham Sticks
@14:58 ICOM Update
@17:15 Randy K7AGE - New ham shack configuration!
@29:41 ICOM SWAG and Radio Giveaway
@30:48 Don AE5DW Ham Radio Newsline
@35:47 Tamitha Skov Space weather update!
@39:18 Amanda K1DDN Chat room Q&A and "Where is Bob?"
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Wed 27 January, 2021

En toen was er de avondklok.. En wat doen je dan als operators van een radioronde? Gaan we naar de club en weer stiekum naar huis? In de hoop zonder aanhoudingen en boetes van de politie? Nee, met voorbedachte rade hadden Gert-Jan/PD0GJK en Richard/PD3RFR al geïnvesteerd in tijd en spullenboel om de bediening van de […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 26 januari 2021 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Thu 21 January, 2021

Een nieuwe week, een nieuwe ronde. En daarom hebben Gert-Jan/PD0GJK en Richard/PD3RFR ook deze dinsdag weer hun plaats ingenomen in de shack. Op veilige afstand, met meegebrachte blikjes cola en de inmiddels gebruikelijke worstjes, zitten ze klaar voor de nieuwe avonturen en verhalen van de lokale radioamateurs in de 45e Utrechtse Radioronde. We begonnen met […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 19 januari 2021 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Wed 13 January, 2021

Dinsdag 12 januari 2021.. Een datum die we niet snel zullen vergeten. Het is de datum waarop ons lid Ko/PD0ZEE ons is ontvallen. Een van de trouwste aanhangers van de Utrechtse radioronde is niet meer. En dat geeft verdriet. Daarom was deze 44e ronde ook iets anders qua vorm dan we normaal gewend zijn. Op […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 12 januari 2021 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Tue 12 January, 2021

Helaas hebben wij afscheid moeten nemen van ons gewaardeerde afdelingslid Ko van der Zee, PD0ZEE. Ko was reeds lange tijd lid bij A08/Centrum, maar volgde pas op latere leeftijd de cursus Novice binnen onze afdeling. In november 2016 slaagde hij voor het examen en daarna was hij regelmatig te horen op de amateurbanden en experimenteerde […]
Het bericht OM Ko van der Zee (PD0ZEE) Silent Key verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Wed 06 January, 2021

Allereerst vanuit het afdelingsbestuur de beste wensen voor alle leden en sympathisanten van afdeling A08/Centrum. Tweeduizend eenentwintig, wat zal dat ons gaan brengen.. Veel erger dan 2020 zou je bijna niet durven hopen. En dat zal ook niet zo zijn. Wel zullen we de komende maanden nog op dezelfde voet door moeten als het afgelopen […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 5 januari 2021 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Thu 31 December, 2020

Continue reading "AnyTone time bug"



De laatste Utrechtse Radio Ronde van het jaar 2020. Daar is dit verslag aan gewijd. Het jaar 2020 waarin deze ronde ook is ontstaan. Wie had dat ooit kunnen en durven denken toen we vorig jaar rond deze tijd gezellig aan de bar stonden te kletsen. We zitten verplicht thuis en de bar in het […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 29 december 2020 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Wed 23 December, 2020

We gaan met rasse schreden richting het nieuwe jaar, maar de operators van de Utrechtse Radio Ronde laten u ook in de laatste weken van het jaar niet in de steek. Vertrouwd, zoals dat inmiddels voelt, waren Gert-Jan/PD0GJK en Richard/PD3RFR al weer vroeg op pad om op tijd de ronde te kunnen starten vanuit de […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 22 december 2020 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Thu 17 December, 2020

De omslagfoto en de titel van het verslag laten niets te raden over. Deze week is het de 40e keer dat de Utrechtse Radioronde op 2 meter in de lucht is, ter vervanging van onze reguliere clubavond. Er was helaas geen gebak, want een echt feest is het natuurlijk niet. Desalwelteplus is het een hele […]
Het bericht Verslag van de 40e Utrechtse Radioronde op 15 december 2020 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


Thu 10 December, 2020

Na Sinterklaas gaan we langzaam onderweg richting de kerst. We denken dan terug aan de tijd dat er nog geen amateurradio en QRM bestond. Wel had men toen al aandacht voor de zaken die zich boven de aarde afspeelden. Niet dat ze wisten wat de verschillende luchtlagen konden bewerkstelligen en wat dat deed met de […]
Het bericht Verslag van de Utrechtse Radioronde op 8 december 2020 verscheen eerst op VERON A08 - Centrum.


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Mon 27 January, 2020

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for our Youth Contest Program 2020.
Youth members from IARU R1 member societies are invited to take part in a contest from so called “Top-Gun” stations. These young HAM’s will learn how to operate the contest station, improve their contest skills and will aim for the best results together as a team.
07.-08. March LX20I (@LX7I), ARRL SSB DX
28.-29. March 9A1A, CQ WPX SSB
27.-28. June EC2DX, King of Spain SSB
More contest stations for the second part of 2020 will be announced later. Are you interested in taking part in one of these activities?










Tue 14 January, 2020

We are proud to announce that the 10th edition of Youngsters On The Air will be held in Croatia, in the city of Karlovac not far from the capital Zagreb. HRS (Croatian Amature Radio Association) will be hosting the event, which will take place in the summer of 2020.
In this YOTA Camp we will be continuing with our train-the-trainer (TTT) program, which will be the main theme of the week. Participants will be working on the future of amateur radio and will be involved in workshops where they gain skills to start similar amateur radio youth events when they are back home. With this we are aiming to create a snowball effect, there will be more and more YOTA events all over the world. This also allows other youngsters and newcomers to enjoy amateur radio.
TTT will not be the only topic of the event, there will be time to enjoy amateur radio as well, kit-building or visiting the capital and Croatian coast line. We will be enjoying Croatia and get the opportunity to see a part of the beautiful country. Since there are many nationalities visiting the event, there will also be cultural elements within the program of the event. One of them will be the intercultural evening, where all participants bring foods and drinks from their home country.
Previous events have shown that all participants are having an unforgettable week, where many new friendships are started. To obtain a better understanding of such an event you are encouraged to have a look at the gallery and video clips from previous YOTA camps at www.ham-yota.com.
Participants
Each IARU R1 member society is invited to take part with a team, of maximum 4 persons. The final team size will be dependent on the number of total applications. A team consist of a team leader and team members. We request member societies to select motivated youngsters with an organisational and hands-on mindset. This request requires a commitment from member societies to support these youngsters when they return home after the event.
Team leader
– Age 18-30 years, since we are highly focussing on a train-the-trainer program, it is preferred to select a youth coordinator or person who is eager to organize amateur radio youth events.
A person that already attended to a previous YOTA Camp is preferable.
Team member
– Age 15-25 years
– Have not been on previous YOTA summer camps
If a member society has a valid reason to select a participant who has been to a previous YOTA event, the IARU R1 Youth WG needs to be aware of this and will make the final decision.
All participants, including team leaders, are required to take part in the entire program.
When: 8 to 15 August 2020
Location: city of Karlovac, 56km from the capital Zagreb
Fees: €25 per participant
All other costs (accommodation, food, activities) are covered.
Teams will be picked up at the airport/railway station and transported to the venue, or shall come to the venue with their own transportation.
After the event
It is expected from all participants to take after the event actively part in the TTT program of IARU R1 and that they submit their youth programs and plans. This will be shared as well on the TTT website. All participating teams are committing to write an article about the event for the magazine and/or website of their member society.
Should your member society be interested to participate, please respond by filling in the form (https://forms.gle/2KLBmT8xqF3V24Cd6) before 16th of February 2020. Remember, there is a limit of 80 participants. Make sure that you apply in time. We will announce the participating countries, including number of team members, shortly after the deadline date.



After 4 successful Serbian national YOTA camps, Amateur Radio Union of Serbia (SRS) decided to host first Balkan sub-regional YOTA event. It will be held from 3rd to 6th of April 2020. near Belgrade, capital city of Serbia. We invite all the Balkans youngsters to participate in this event and have fun weekend full of activities related to radio hobby and meet new people that share same interest. Balkans region is big so youngsters from Balkans will have priority, we will try to save some seats for youngsters from countries outside the Balkans.
Who?
Are you 15–25 years old and interested in amateur radio? You are welcome to this event. Newcomers to radio hobby are welcome. We only ask you to be a member of one of the IARU member societies.
Where?
The event will take place in the Deliblato Sands nearby Pančevo and Belgrade, Serbia. There is a youth camp complex with all required facilities (sleeping rooms, space for activities etc.).
Activities
At the moment, we are completing the full program. We can say that it’s going to be very interesting. It will be packed full with workshops and other activities, we want to introduce newcomers to hobby and also teach experienced radio amateurs some advanced stuff. Also there will be all famous Intercultural Evening – one of the most known activities form Youngsters On The Air events.
There will be at least 2 radio stations available at any time during your stay, covering HF, VHF and UHF.
You will definitely have fun and meet new people.
Costs?
Biggest part of the event is funded by IARU R1 and the SRS funds. We ask all participants to contribute a fee of €20. We recommend participating members’ societies to cover their participants’ travel costs.
Accommodation, 3 meals a day and activities are covered.
How to apply?
We have limited amount of spots available so we recommend applying as soon as possible. You can apply via this link. Applications are accepted from January 10th to February 10th.
We will send more detailed information to participants after the application deadline. Do you have any questions, feel free to contact Ljuba YU5EEA at yu5eea@sbb.rs.
See you soon!
73, Balkans On The Air Organizing Team



Back in March 2014, The Algerian and Tunisian Member Societies have signed a cooperation agreement to reinforce relations through joint activities. Part of the agreement was to exchange visits and conduct DXPeditions.
The idea of arranging a DXPedition in Algeria in 2019 was appreciated by both societies. Preparations started end of October 2019. The idea was to activate Algeria on low bands and benefit from the low solar cycle conditions.
We wanted to make this DXPedition a good opportunity to boost youngsters interest in the hobby so we involved 4 youngsters in the event; Sarra 7X2QV (23 years, YL), Lotfi 7X2QC (24 years), Marwa 3V8CB (24 years, YL) and Ahmed 3V1B/KG5OUE (22 years). Three of these youngsters were in YOTA events held by IARU.
The involvement of the youngsters was from the preparation work to the stations dismantle. In addition to being on the air, everyone had something to work on.
The rest of the team included Afif 7X2RO (co-Leader), Ash 3V8SF/KF5EYY (co-Leader), Mohamed 7X3TL (27 years), Redha 7X5QB and Abdelghani, 7X2TT/M0NPT. The responsibility of these OMs was to drive the event and prioritize knowledge transfer over being on-the-air.
The Tunisian team flew from Tunis to Algiers. They arrived late on December 28th to Bejaia city joining the Algerian Team. We immediately started putting up antennas.
Abdelghani 7X2TT kicked off operation through Eshail and continuously making demonstrations and providing information to the youngsters on satellite operation and set up.
The rest of the team built a 26m high inv-L for 160, a full Quarterwave vertical for 80, a 2 element Fritzel yagi for high bands, a 7 elements yagi for VHF, a K9AY receiving loop, a GP for 30m then adding a coil for it to operated on 40 as well.
We did our best to operate 2 stations at a time. We had a quite few technical issues but we overcome them.
Part of the DXPedition objectives was to socialize and build a strong team capable of making bigger plans in the future. Although we ended up with 5800 QSOs in 4 days, the operating schedule was intentionally not made tight.
On December 31st, we had a nice BBQ dinner together insitue that we really enjoyed!
The log inluded QSOs split as follows: 38% CW, 55% SSB, 7% FT8. It was nice to see youngsters favoring SSB operation over FT8.
We had 1121 QSOs on 160m and 798 QSOs on 80m. 356 US stations and 30 JAs worked on 160.
The DXPedition team highly value the support we got from NCDXF, LSDXA and MDXC along with some other individual hams. This support is a solid investment into the future of ham radio hobby. We urge all DXPeditioners to involve youngesters in their future trips and do their best to make it easy and least costly for them.


Mon 13 January, 2020




Fri 10 January, 2020

Nordics On The Air in Norway Easter 2020 – a YOTA sub-regional ham camp – open for all youngsters
This year, the annual Nordics On The Air ham youth camp will be held in Norway during Easter, the 10th-13th of April 2020. We invite all the Nordic youngsters to take part in a fun weekend full of radio related activities, meeting new friends and having a great time! Since this is a sub-regional YOTA camp, we have a few seats reserved also for you outside of the Nordic countries!
What will we do?
The program is mainly centered around amateur radio activities, introducing newcomers to the hobby as well as advanced exercises for seasoned radio amateurs. In addition to get the opportunity to go on air from the LA1YOTA station the program also includes an Intercultural Evening – one of the most beloved activities known from former annual Youngsters On The Air events. Do you want to advance your knowledge about the hobby? What about operating LA1YOTA? If that sounds exciting we encourage you to join us!
Where?
The event will take place in Camp Killingen, Killingsholmen, an islet south-west of Oslo. The campsite is on the south side of the islet where we are mostly to ourselves, surrounded by nature.
We want you to come!
NOTA is a camp for youngsters by youngsters. You all are welcome to join us. If this is your first youngster activity in the hobby we especially encourage you to apply and also if you have never been to a NOTA or YOTA sub-regional camp before! You don’t need to already have an amateur radio license, just be enthusiastic about the hobby! The goal of camps such as these is to activate youngsters in the sub-region. Please note that we prioritize participants under 26 years of age.
Applying through your own IARU member society
The application to participate has to go through your country’s member society (e.g. SRAL, SSA, NRRL, ÍRA, EDR). Applications are accepted from January 9th to February 9th. The amount of attendees is limited, so we recommend contacting your member society quickly if you are wondering whether to participate! If you are not yet a member, now is a good chance to join!1 Some of you might be contacted about NOTA by your association.
Please contact your national member society for applying.
Fees and further info
There is a symbolic participation fee of 20 euros / 200 NOK including all meals and accommodation. We recommend participating members’ societies to cover their participants’ travel costs.
More detailed info will be sent to the participants soon after the application deadline. With any further questions, please contact us at nota@nrrl.no.
Stay tuned!
73, we hope to see you in April!
The Nordic NOTA organizing team
1 About International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member societies
IARU member societies in the Nordic countries are:
Denmark: EDR, edr.dk
Faroe Islands: FRA, fra.fo
Iceland: ÍRA, ira.is, e-mail: ira@ira.is
Norway: NRRL, nrrl.no, e-mail: yota@nrrl.no
Finland: SRAL, sral.fi, e-mail: nuoriso@sral.fi
Sweden: SSA, ssa.se, e-mail: youth@ssa.se
All other IARU member societies worldwide can be found at iaru.org/member-societies.html. See the web page of your home country’s association on how to join it. Youth memberships are usually not costly and IARU member societies warmly welcome you aboard! If you have trouble contacting your association or need any assistance with applying to NOTA, don’t hesitate to drop us an email. We’d be glad to help.


Wed 08 January, 2020

The IARUMS Region 1 Newsletter December 2019 is now available. Click here!


Tue 07 January, 2020

The first three Authorizations to Operate have been issued to 3 Tunisian amateurs. These are the first issued since 1956. 3V8HB, 3V8MN and 3V1MB will soon be on the air from their homes rather than being restricted to operating from a club station.
Issuing individual authorisations to operate is a new process in Tunisia and involves a number of stages, including equipment conformity checks.
This is great news for Tunisians that the process now exists so that radio amateurs can practice their hobby from homes in full compliance with the Tunisian Laws. The IARU Member Society ARAT extends its thanks to the National Agency of Frequencies, the Ministry of Telecommunications and all involved parties for making this happen.
Right to left in the picture are Hannibal 3V8HB and Nizar 3V8MN


Mon 06 January, 2020




























Sun 05 January, 2020

The main event this year is the 17th IARU HST world championship. It will take place from 20-24 August.
The venue will be Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the event center will be Hotel Grand Hill, Ulaanbaatar.
Web page: http://mrsf.mn/pages/hst2020
Wishing to spread HST to as much as possible countries, IARU R1 HSTWG decided this year Cup of Europe&Balkan HST to be held in Albania.
The venue will be Elbasan, Abania and the event center will be Hotel Imperial, Elbasan.
Although not an IARU recognized event, this international competition is widely accepted by HST community as an opportunity for best competitors to check their form before the world championship, teams to test new candidates for national team, those who are not able to participate at world championship can still enjoy top level competition and for everyone else a nice opportunity to feel the "HST adrenaline" and enjoy friendship.


Mon 11 November, 2019




















Sun 13 October, 2019


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


Sun 06 October, 2019


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


Mon 30 September, 2019




















Sun 29 September, 2019


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


Sun 15 September, 2019


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


Sun 08 September, 2019


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


Sun 01 September, 2019


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


Sun 25 August, 2019


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


Sun 18 August, 2019


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


Sun 04 August, 2019


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


Mon 22 July, 2019




Sun 21 July, 2019


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


Mon 08 July, 2019
































Sun 07 July, 2019


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


Sun 23 June, 2019


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


Sun 09 June, 2019


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


Sat 25 May, 2019


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


Sun 19 May, 2019


In this special edition of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast, we interview the breaking hardware announcements from Dayton Hamvention, Yaesu’s FT-3DR Handheld, FlexRadio Multiplex Software and Elecraft K4.
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Sun 12 May, 2019


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Frank Howell K4FMH and Dan Romanick KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is the WOLFWave Audio Processor by Martin Butler M1MRB.
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- Amateur Radio Club Lends a Hand to Firefighters
- Arduino and RF from kHz to 1 GHz
- RM-11828 Technician Enhancement - Update
- First on-air test of FreeDV 2020
- Radio Experiments by Colonel Dennis EI2B
- Dayton Hamvention Providing Information Radio Station on 1620 AM


Mon 06 May, 2019




















Sun 28 April, 2019


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX 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 Martin M1MRB, Edmund M0MNG and Colin M6BOY visit to Yaesu to get hands-on with the new FTDX 101D.
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- UK Foundation Licence Changes
- Bouvet Island DXpedition News
- New Digital Mode FT4
- Radio Ham to Set Up Emergency Communications Centre
- RSGB ARDF Championships 2019
- Experts Predict Long and Deep Solar Minimum


Sun 14 April, 2019


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 The S-meter by Martin (M1MRB).
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- FCC Asked to Allow All-Digital on AM Band
- MagPi Features Ham Radio
- New Packet Radio - Hamnet over 70cm
- Petition Seeks to Limit Digital Modes to Open-Source Software
- 2019 State of the Hobby Results
- Take In National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting During Hamvention
- Amateur Radio SSTV Art Expo
- Successful Club Expands Training Team


Mon 01 April, 2019












Sun 31 March, 2019


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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- 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
ICQPodcast Event : Work ARRL CEO Howard Michel - https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2019/3/18/icqpodcast-event-work-arrl-ceo-howard-michel


Sat 30 March, 2019




Sun 17 March, 2019


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL 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 review of the UHF/VHF Weekender Transceiver Kit by Martin M1MRB.
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- Radar makes 5 MHz Band 'Useless'
- Neil G0WPO - SOTA Mountain Goat
- Free Foundation Training Books for Australian Amateur Radio Students
- Radio Ham Takes on Department of Justice
- ITU Strengthening Emergency Telecommunications in the Americas
- GQRP Club Founder the Rev. George Dobbs, G3RJV, SK
- State of the Hobby Survey 2019
- BYLARA Launches New Bulletin Publication
- RSGB AGM Online Voting


Mon 11 March, 2019
















Sun 03 March, 2019


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX 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 by Frank Howell (K4FMH) with Amateur Radio Author Don Keith (N4KC)
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- Cricket World Cup Amateur Radio Marathon
- Comments Wanted on Amateur Radio Related Petition for Rule Making
- Radio Hams Transfer Crypto Currency on 40m Band
- Golden Globe Sailing Race - Penalty Given for Ham Radio Use
- Carole Perry (WB2MGP) is First Recipient of Award Named in Her Honor
- Tate Gallery Features Ham Radio Art
- St Patrick’s Day Special Events Station GB1SPD
- VeroRoute
- Highest Ever SOTA Activation


Sun 17 February, 2019


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 50 years of Worked All Britain.
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- Ham Radio License in a Day
- Qatar OSCAR-100 Web Receiver Live
- Supporting Innovation through Wireless Technology
- Two Milestones in Distance Learning
- Electronics Notes Opens a Ham Radio Store
- Reflecting on 50 years in the Radio Business
- Reshaping ARRL Objectives
- US Navy Explores Amateur Radio as a Training Adjunct
- RSGB Company Secretary Vacancy
- US Amateur Radio Population Grows Slightly in 2018


Mon 11 February, 2019








Sun 03 February, 2019


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 Peanut the Dstar App.
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- Student Promotes Ham Radio
- Bloomington South School on the Air
- Public Consultation on Electromagnetic Field Regulations
- PocketRxTx v3 Released
- Geoffrey Starks Sworn in as FCC Commissioner
- Nominate for CWops Award


Mon 28 January, 2019




Mon 21 January, 2019




Sun 20 January, 2019


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 our first impression of the ICOM IC-9700.
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New Amateur / Ham Radio General Class Question Pool Released
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Court Ruling - Excessive Antenna Application Fees Violated Reasonable Accommodation


Mon 14 January, 2019




Sat 12 January, 2019




Sun 06 January, 2019


Hello fellow Amateur / Ham Radio enthusiasts - and welcome to this, the 284th episode of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast, supported by Luke Aurich (AD0KI), Bob Terry, David Reid (W6KL) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors.
In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG 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 Workshop Projects.
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Germany on 70 MHz in 2019
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ARRL Petitions FCC to Incorporate Parity Act Provisions into its Amateur Radio Rules
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Youngsters On The Air Bulgaria 2019 Amateur Radio
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US Radio Amateurs Help to Make YOTA Month Happen in Ethiopia
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G5 plus 3 Letter Amateur Radio Callsigns available
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Swiss 90th Anniversary Special Event Callsign
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2019 Marks 50th Anniversary of Worked All Britain Award
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EU Directive on Car Radios
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$900,000 Settlement in Unauthorized Satellite Launch Case
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G3TXQ Silent Key


Fri 04 January, 2019




Mon 24 December, 2018
















Sun 23 December, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH , Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 When HF is Quiet.
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- National Security Risks with Amateur Radio Violations
- The CWops Award 2019 for advancing the art of CW
- 1940s Radio Times now online
- WSJT-X 2.0 Full Release now Available
- "Suspicious" Post Office Package Was Ham Radio Equipment
- Worked All Postcodes
- 2018 QST Antenna Design Competition Winners Announced
- Scouts at AJ2019 Awaiting Amateur Radio Call
- Logbook of The World Tops 1 Billion QSO Records
- New Amateur Radio Packet Gear for International Space Station


Sun 09 December, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX 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 Android Control Rig.
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93-year-old WWII Veteran Still Taps out Morse Code
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'Musical' Waves Detected in Earth's Magnetic Field
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Austrian Ham Radio Regulatory Changes
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Android App connects to D-STAR
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December 2018 is YOTA Month
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Two New Turkish Band Access for Christmas
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Canadian National Parks on the Air Event Set to Start on 1st January 2019
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ExseedSat Designated as VO-96


Mon 26 November, 2018




Sun 25 November, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH , Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 National Radio Centre.
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- ARRL Director and Vice Director Election Results Announced
- Green Keys Night
- URC Calls for Basic French License
- Australian Labor Party Commits $2 million to Resurrect ABC Shortwave Radio (if elected)
- Es’hail-2 Geostationary Satellite Launched
- Santa's Radio Club Special Event - OH9S
- Extending and Enabling New Licence Exemptions for 57-71 GHz
- CT1BAT New Vice-President of EURAO


Mon 19 November, 2018




Mon 12 November, 2018




Sun 11 November, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX 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 Remote Rig Amateur Radio Control.
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- Armando M0PAM Champions Local Amateur Radio Rights
- LED Lighting Can Disrupt Radio Communications
- Licence to Supply Radio Transmitting Equipment
- Using Authentication in Amateur Radio
- HMS Belfast Armistice Amateur Radio Special Event Callsign
- Satellite Operation from RMS Queen Mary
- ROTA Recipes On The Air
- UKube-1 Falls Silent


Mon 05 November, 2018




Mon 29 October, 2018












Sun 28 October, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 - Introduction to BYLARA and Komunica Power HF-PRO-2 Portable Antenna Review.
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- New Strategic Direction for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)
- New UK Amateur Radio Prefixes
- US Senator Highlights Amateur Ham Radio's Disaster Response
- Bouvet Island DXpedition
- FCC Proposes Revised Interference Protection for Class A AM stations
- December is YOTA Month
- Special Amateur Radio Callsign to Commemorate End of World War 1
- iWSPR TX – WSPR for iOS Version 2.8 Available


Sun 14 October, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Matthew Nassau M0NJX 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 - Hamfest 2018
ICQ AMATEUR/HAM RADIO PODCAST DONORS
We would like to thank Avi Solomon, Danny Robson (GM6CMQ), Brett Stalbaum, Gair Matthews (G1VWC) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- The Chill of Solar Minimum
- WW2 Allied Bombing Altered Ionosphere
- Rare Lizard Tracked by Tiny Radio Tags
- ARRL and FCC Discuss Uncertified Imported VHF/UHF Transceivers
- FUNcube Operations Update
- RSGB Past President GI3KYP SK
- EchoLink Now Connected to Irish DMR Network


Mon 08 October, 2018




Mon 01 October, 2018




Sun 30 September, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 - The Classic Bird 43 Wattmeter.
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We would like to thank David Hartley (RS314170), Philip Heckingbottom (VK6ADF) and an anonymous donation and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- EI Station Works Japan on 70cms Moonbounce for EI First
- Moon Bounce on a Dipole
- Ofcom Issues M5 prefix Calls Again
- Spectrum Management and the Impact on Amateur Radio
- FCC to Impose Two-Way VHF/UHF Radio Restrictions
- Swedish Amateur Radio Regulation Changes
- Russia Proposes DRM on 65.9-74.0 MHz
- ExseedSat Ham Radio FM Transponder Satellite


Mon 24 September, 2018




Mon 17 September, 2018




Sun 16 September, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie G0CIB, Edmund M0MNG, Matthew M0NJX and Bill N3JIX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is - Antenna for Portable Amateur / Ham Radio Operation bu Ed Durrant DD5LP
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- 100th Anniversary of the First Radio Contact Between Australia and United Kingdom
- MB7PBR DAPNET POCSAG Pager Gateway Licensed
- Teenage Amateur Radio Operator Makes Contact with Spanish Royalty
- UK Amateur Radio Licensing History
- Lunar Satellite Transmits Pictures to Radio Hams
- 100th Anniversary of Poland's Independence
- Brazilian Access to Amateur Radio Bands Increases
- Introduction to Amateur Digital Television Booklet


Mon 10 September, 2018




Mon 03 September, 2018




Sun 02 September, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, 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 - Loudspeakers for Ham Radio.
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- New ARRL Chief Executive Officer Elected by Board of Directors
- FCC Publish New Part 95 Rules in Federal Register
- FT8CALL - FT8 with Chat
- Zello Network linked to the Southern Ireland Repeater Network
- Austrians Object to Amateur Radio Being Classed as a “Toy”!
- Young Alabama Radio Hams Earn Awards
- National Frequency Coordinators Council Defunct
- Needed - National Radio Centre Volunteers
- Captain Cook Special Event
- New Amateur Radio Regulations Proposed for Malta


Sun 19 August, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX 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 PiStar 12 month on
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- FCC Action Against Illegally Marketed HT's
- Prohibiting Illegal Use of Two Way Radios in New Zealand
- Ofcom Release UK Amateur Ham Radio Callsign Figures
- VOACAP Propagation Prediction Wheel Returns
- Key Triathlon Role for Amateur Radio Operators
- BIRDS-2 CubeSats to Deployed
- 83% support 50 Watt Australian Foundation Power
- Paraguay Joins 60m


Sun 05 August, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 Austrian Innovation and US Book Review.
- RSGB Releasing New Amateur Radio Exam Syllabus
- Thailand 3rd Largest Ham Radio Nation
- RSGB Retires AROS and Implements OAS
- ARRL Board Adopts Volunteer Monitoring Program
- DAB Radio in Norway is a Tragedy!
- Parity Act Options Open Despite Removal from Defense
- Authorization Act Conference Report
- Spiders and Space Weather
- Sample Belgian Online Ham Radio Exams
- Online NASA Toolkit for Satellite Data


Sun 22 July, 2018


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 World Radiosport Team Championship 2018 Review.
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- Sibling Radio Hams Assist in Road Race
- 96% Pass Rate in Cuban Amateur Radio Exam
- JOTA JOTI 2018 Registration Open
- UK SW Radio Listenership Continues Steep Decline
- 88 MHz Trans-Atlantic Signals Heard in Ireland
- Ham Radio Technology Used in Thailand Cave Rescue
- Google Map API Changes Affect Amateur Radio Sites
- Kenwood TS-890S Pricing Announced


Mon 16 July, 2018




Mon 09 July, 2018












Sun 08 July, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Matthew Nassau M0NJX 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 Network Radio.
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Building an RF Direction Finding Robot
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HF Managers Handbook V9.0
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Crickets, Frogs and Ham Radio
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Understanding Need to Reduce Electronic Waste
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Free UK Online Training Course
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British Inland Waterways on the Air 2018
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EURAO Frequency Guide
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Upcoming World Radiosport Team Championship


Sun 24 June, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, 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 covers interviews from Ham Radio 2018 with RSGB, Elecraft, BHI, SDR Play and QRP Labs.
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Proposed $2.8 million Manufacturer Fine
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The Great FT8 Debate
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Could a New Entry Level Licence Boost VHF/UHF Activity?
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Easier Access to UK 70.5 MHz Experimental Band
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Free book SDR for Engineers
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Radio Ham Astronaut Named as Minister for Science
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Try Thailand's Amateur / Ham Radio Exams
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Z6 Prefix is Illegal


Mon 18 June, 2018












Sun 17 June, 2018


In this special episode, Colin M6BOY and Chris M0TCH talk to a collection of people at Ham Radio 2018 about the state of Youth Amateur Radio and ways to promote new entrees to the hobby.
We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate


Sun 10 June, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 covers interviews from Ham Radio 2018 with Kenwood, Yaesu, ELAD and the World Radio Team Championship.
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Brown University CubeSat Now in Space
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Ham Kids Build - Learn Tech Skills
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Chinese Equipment Driving Down Prices?
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Hamvention Used AM Information Radio Station
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Young Radio Ham Makes Own Integrated Circuits
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FREEDV v 1.3 - 700D Mode HF Digital Voice
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ARRL Articles Of Association and By Laws
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FIFA Football World Cup Amateur Radio Special Event Stations
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Bulgarian First CubeSat Deployed from ISS


Mon 28 May, 2018












Sun 27 May, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, 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 - Dummies Guide to DMR
- Is the internet, Millennials or FT-8 Killing Ham Radio?
- 2x1 Contest Amateur Radio Callsigns for Norway
- Amateur Radio Parity Act language in NDA Act
- 2018 IARU HF World Championship Contest
- TF1VHF 4m and 6m Beacons
- New IRTS 8m and 5m Amateur Radio Bandplans


Sun 13 May, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 - A good set of Headphones.
- 50 MHz Allowed in Lebanon
- Temporary German Allocation on 70MHz
- Kettering Student's Young Achievers Award
- Ham Radio Regulatory Changes in Eire
- The Royal Mint Experience
- Special RSL for Royal Wedding
- GDPR and Amateur/Ham Radio Clubs


Mon 30 April, 2018








Sun 29 April, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is - Is the online purchasing killing Hamfests?
- Canada Get New 100W 5MHz Allocation
- Beijing Authorises 60m
- 2018 State of Ham Radio Survey
- Radio Ham Operator Achieves Contacts Across All 29 Bands
- Sunday Times Publishes RSGB Response
- Contest Events at Dayton Hamvention 2018
- Kenwood Trophy Award 2018
- First Class CW Operators Club 80th Anniversary


Mon 16 April, 2018








Sun 15 April, 2018


In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Martin M1MRB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is an Introduction to Decibels.
- 30,000+ New Ham Licensees and 7,000 Amateur Radio Exam Sessions in 2017
- Ham Radio Clubs Embrace 'Hour of Circuits' Program?
- Negative Ham Radio Story Sunday Times
- Problem Buying Radio Equipment from Liquidated Supplier
- New Ham Radio Club Enforces School Values
- World Amateur Radio Day 2018
- First UK 136 kHz Ham radio Transatlantic Contact with USA
- New Award for CW and Digimode on HS4


Mon 02 April, 2018




Sun 01 April, 2018


In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Leslie (G0CIB), Bill (N3JIX), Edmund (M0MNG) and Matthew (M0NJX) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is - Operating GB80GGCN
- GatesAir Suspends Sale of AM Transmitters
- China's DSLWP-A1/A2 Moon Data Transmission
- E-licensing for Ham Radio in Indonesia
- Young Radio Hams to Attend YOTA Event in South Africa
- FM Switch-Off Plan Shelved
- Young Amateurs Radio Club Launched
- Rare U.S. Counties Activated
- CQ-Wires
- FT-817/81 Powerpole Adapter


Mon 26 March, 2018








Sat 17 March, 2018


In this episode, Martin is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 - Upgrading to your next radio by Chris Howard M0TCH
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PR Mention
Bill Barnes N3JIX sponsored a Pennsylvania QSO Award in the name of ICQ Amateur/Ham Radio Podcast - http://www.nittany-arc.net/paqsosponsor.html
- Nigeria Next to Get 60GHz
- 2018 State of Ham Radio Survey
- 2m Radio Support for Long Distance Walker
- Irish Ham Radio Examination Report
- Trevor Baylis, Wind-up Radio Inventor Passes
- Reduced Power for Swedish Amateur Radio Operators
- Radio Drone Makes KH6JF/MM Accessible Using FT8
- Auction of Former Amateur Radio Spectrum
- First Tunisian Individual Ham Radio Licenses Issued
- D-STAR Repeater GB7IC Nears 2000 Registrations


Mon 12 March, 2018




Mon 05 March, 2018




Sun 04 March, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is - Book Review 2018
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- Ada Lace Book Features Ham Radio
- Experimental Homebrew Equipment Does Not Require Type Approval
- Radio Hams Assist GirlGuides to go International
- Maplin Collapses as Rescue Talks Fail
- Shoe Tap to Morse Code
- New Swedish Driving Law to Effect Amateur Radio
- Argentinian Balloon Flight Completes 2nd Round World
- MacLoggerDX Version 6.17 Released


Tue 27 February, 2018




Mon 26 February, 2018




Mon 19 February, 2018




Sun 18 February, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Xiegu X108G Review by Ed Durrant DD5LP.
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- Solar Minimum Sunspot
- ARRL Again Calls for Action on Symbol Rate Limits
- Theft of MB7TV SSTV Repeater
- 160m Band Wireless Power Transfer
- Sony to Cease Shortwave Radios Production
- Yaesu FT818
- Kempton Rally
- UK QSL Bureau Volunteers Wanted
- The CWops Award for Advancing the Art of CW


Mon 12 February, 2018




Mon 05 February, 2018




Sun 04 February, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by, Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, 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 RF Safety by Bill Barnes (N3JIX).
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- SSTV on a Baofeng?
- New BT broadband service to transmit across VHF
- Updates Iceland Radio Regulation
- AO-92 Commissioned and Open for Amateur Use
- New Zealand get 5 MHz (60m)
- Signal From 'Dead' NASA Satellite
- InnovAntennas Releases 4/2m Dualbander
- 20m WSPR Balloon Travels the World
- WIA Want Power Increase


Mon 29 January, 2018




Mon 22 January, 2018




Sun 21 January, 2018


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX 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 Getting ready for the six-metre season.
We would like to thank Barrie Hull (GD0SFI) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Battery Powered 'Smart Bags' Raise Safety Concern
- New Technician License Question Pool Released
- Indonesian Pirates on 7 MHz
- WSPR Beacon En Route to Antarctic
- 3D Printed Radio
- FT8 Operating Guide
- D-Star One v1.1 Phoenix
- AX Prefix on Australia's National Day
- Test Equipment at SOTABEAMS


Mon 15 January, 2018








Sun 07 January, 2018


In this episode, Martin is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH Martin Rothwell M0SGL Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Setting up a second shack.
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- UK Ham Radio Guidance Resource
- GEO Quarterly Magazine
- Norway Ends National FM Broadcasting
- Ontario Distracted Driving Temporary Exemption Extended
- Sun Dimming as Solar Minimum Approaches
- Australian Broadcaster 4KZ Now on Shortwave
- First Transatlantic 472 kHz Band Contact
- The Radio Amateur Society of Australia
- Bath Repeaters Lose Site
- German Class E 2.3 and 5 GHz Bands Access




In this episode, Martin is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH Martin Rothwell M0SGL Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Setting up a second shack.
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- UK Ham Radio Guidance Resource
- GEO Quarterly Magazine
- Norway Ends National FM Broadcasting
- Ontario Distracted Driving Temporary Exemption Extended
- Sun Dimming as Solar Minimum Approaches
- Australian Broadcaster 4KZ Now on Shortwave
- First Transatlantic 472 kHz Band Contact
- The Radio Amateur Society of Australia
- Bath Repeaters Lose Site
- German Class E 2.3 and 5 GHz Bands Access




In this episode, Martin is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH Martin Rothwell M0SGL Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Setting up a second shack.
We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- UK Ham Radio Guidance Resource
- GEO Quarterly Magazine
- Norway Ends National FM Broadcasting
- Ontario Distracted Driving Temporary Exemption Extended
- Sun Dimming as Solar Minimum Approaches
- Australian Broadcaster 4KZ Now on Shortwave
- First Transatlantic 472 kHz Band Contact
- The Radio Amateur Society of Australia
- Bath Repeaters Lose Site
- German Class E 2.3 and 5 GHz Bands Access


Sun 24 December, 2017


In this, our end of year episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Martin M1MRB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Chris Howard M0TCH and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to answer your Amateur / Ham Radio questions.




In this, our end of year episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Martin M1MRB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Chris Howard M0TCH and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to answer your Amateur / Ham Radio questions.


Sat 23 December, 2017








Thu 21 December, 2017



Fri 15 December, 2017




Sun 10 December, 2017


In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Martin M1MRB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG 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 Art of De-soldering.
We would like to thank Kevin Murphy (W8VOS) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Hams Promote Hobby to western Virginia School
- Distracted Driving in Canada
- Are Millennials are Killing Ham Radio??
- Older Callsigns Available from Ofcom
- 10 Watt EME contact from Essex
- Amateur Radio Operator to Change on International Space Station
- Croatia gets 60m, expands 160m Access
- German Klasse K Licence Postponed


Mon 04 December, 2017




Mon 27 November, 2017








Sun 26 November, 2017


In this episode, Martin is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH Martin Rothwell M0SGL Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Active Receive Antennas.
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- The ARRL International Grid Chase
- Dutch Regulator takes Enforcement Action
- December YOTA Event
- First Berlin Built D-Star Satellite
- Southwestern Division Director Censured by ARRL
- SDR pioneer Dr. Vanu Gopal Bose SK
- Iceland to End Amateur/Ham Radio Callsign Discrimination
- Copper Shortage to Raise PCB Prices


Mon 13 November, 2017




Sun 12 November, 2017


In this episode, Martin is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, 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 Using PSK31.
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- 430-440 MHz Medical Capsule Endoscopy Application
- Canadian's Tiny LF Hop
- VHF Manager Handbook Version 8.00
- Sweden Releases Amateur Radio Training Guide
- Tin whisker
- New Digital Modes Changing Complexion of Bands and Ham Radio?
- Hams in Argentina get 5 MHz and 472 kHz bands
- Bletchley Park 'listener' Passes
- Free Back Issues of Ham Radio Horizons


Mon 06 November, 2017












Sat 28 October, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 QRP Labs.
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- Imminent Shutdown of Repeater Group
- BBC Operating Licence Revealed by Ofcom
- Amateur Radio Recognized in Norwegian Resource Register
- FM Satellite Launch in November
- FCC Scraps Telegraph Regulations
- RadioShack Re-Opens with Local Ham Radio Club Partner
- Australian Amateur Radio Licences Renewal Reminder
- RSGB Exam Syllabus Review


Sun 22 October, 2017


In this special episode, Colin M6BOY, Chris M0TCH and Martin M0SGL visit Broadcasting House in London for the official launch of G8BBC.
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Mon 16 October, 2017








Sun 15 October, 2017


In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Leslie (G0CIB), Edmund (M0MNG), Bill (N3JIX) and Matthew (M0NJX) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news and this episode’s feature is a triple from UK Hamfest - RSGB Online Examination, Building a Mobile Station (Flossie) and Yaesu tell us more about the DR-2X
We would like to thank Robert Mens (PD0RMX), Grant Porter (KG4SDR), Nick Major (G0HFL), two anonymous donors and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Traditional Ham Radio No Longer So Attractive
- RF pollution from LED bulbs in Germany
- FCC Tells Apple Turn on iPhone's FM Radio Chip
- School Students Ham Radio Link to Puerto Rico
- Newburgh Teen Supports with Amateur Radio
- Symbol Rate Restrictions - FCC Grants Temporary Waiver


Mon 02 October, 2017








Sun 01 October, 2017


In this episode, Martin (M1MRB/W9ICQ) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Dan Romanchik (KB6NU) 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 SDR Play.
We would like to thank Dave Bowie (ZL4DRB) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- History of UK Special Contest Call Signs
- New Digital Voice Repeater for Southern Ireland
- Individual Licences Legal in Tunisia
- American Red Cross Asks ARRL’s Assistance with Puerto Rico Relief Effort
- VERON & Regulator to Discuss RF Pollution
- New US Personal Radio (Part 95) Rules Take Effect
- Ham Plans Community Station
- Falconsat-3 Available for Amateur Radio
- Yasme Foundation Grant to ARRL Ham Aid Fund


Mon 18 September, 2017




Sun 17 September, 2017


In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) Edmund Spicer (M0MNG), Bill Barnes (N3JIX) and Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is Trying 60m with SOTABeam BandHopper Antenna by Martin Butler M1MRB/W9ICQ.
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Realtime Band Conditions


Mon 11 September, 2017




Thu 07 September, 2017




Sun 03 September, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 PiStar
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ARES and ARRL Promote Ham Harvey Assistance
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Digital Modes for Foundation Level?
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ARRL finally realizes “status quo” isn’t going to cut it
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ARDF Record at YOTA 2017
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Ofcom Resolves Car Locking Issue
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UK M6 amateur handles Emergency Call
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Three ELaNa CubeSats Delivered to ISS
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Galapagos Islands DXpedition
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Estonia on 60m from September 2017


Mon 28 August, 2017




Wed 23 August, 2017




Sun 20 August, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB/W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is Essex Hams and FT8.
We would like to thank Ian Tickle (G4ZJH), Anonymous Donor and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate


Tue 15 August, 2017




Sun 13 August, 2017


In this episode extra episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ and Martin Rothwell M0SGL visit the YOTA 2017 event at Gilwell Park to talk to the participants, organisers and volunteers at this year's event.
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Sun 06 August, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB/W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Friedrichshafen Ham Radio 2017 Round-Up
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- YOTA 2017 Summer Event
- Lauren Richardson - 12 Completes Wainwright Challenge
- Differences in Amateur Radio CEPT Class 1 Licence Exam
- Ofcom Permitting 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi
- Youngsters Unimpressed with Traditional Ham Radio
- NCDXC to Start HF Elmering Program
- Fox-1 Satellite Operating Guide updates for 2017
- US Radio Ham Receives Lifetime Recognition
- FT8 Amateur/Ham Radio Mode Software Support
- Pictures Received from ISS
- UK Amateur Radio Licence Guidance
- PyQSO Amateur Radio Logging Software


Sun 30 July, 2017


In this episode extra episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ, Chris Howard M0TCH/N4CTH and Ed Durrant DD5LP interview Yaesu, Kenwood, Flex Radio, Elecraft and ICom during the recent Ham Radio 2017 show.


Sun 23 July, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Chris Howard M0TCH/N4CTH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is BHI Audio Box & RSGB New Training Plan
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Mon 10 July, 2017




Sun 09 July, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Simple Hands-Free Kit for your Mobile.
We would like to thank Andy (ZS5CEY), an Anonymous Donor and Myles (VE7FSR) and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate


Tue 04 July, 2017




Mon 26 June, 2017




Sun 25 June, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Bill Barnes N3JX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is Repair and Safety
We would like to thank Kevin Strishock (N3LGA) and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate


Tue 20 June, 2017




Mon 12 June, 2017




Sun 11 June, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Chris Howard M0TCH and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is Yaesu FT-450D review.
We would like to thank Grant Porter, KG4SDR, John Boyer KF5FEI, Peter Caffrey, Chris Hayes 2E0XCH, Anonymous from UK and John Baggott K2BAG and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
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Buildout of Nationwide First Responder Broadband Network Could Drive ARES Changes
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Portable RF Hacking Tool with a Sub 1GHz RF Transceiver, BLE and USB


Mon 05 June, 2017




Mon 29 May, 2017




Sun 28 May, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is WSPR by Ed Durrant D5LP and Small Portable Antennas by Bill Barnes N3JIX.
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Mon 22 May, 2017




Mon 15 May, 2017




Sun 14 May, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 RTTY by Bill Barnes N3JIX
We would like to thank Scott McDonald (KA9P/ZF2SC) and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Chinese Takeover Raises Fear for Police Radio Security
- Man Fined for Writing 'I Am An Engineer'
- Armed Forces Day Crossband Military/Amateur Radio Communications Test
- New MF and LF US Bands Not Available Yet
- Successful Radio Symposium Supported by Harvard Wireless Club
- Taiwan to Drop Ham Radio Morse Code Test
- Antenna Insulators
- WRTC 2018 Plans Greater Youth Participation
- Malta Arrive on 5 MHz


Mon 08 May, 2017




Mon 01 May, 2017




Sun 30 April, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ 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 episodes feature is Dummy Loads
- 50 MHz Band Experimentation
- 5 GHz - RSGB Respond to Ofcom
- Israeli Students Build CubeSat
- UKQRM Launches New Campaign for UK Election
- Amateur Radio Duo Honoured
- Hungarian 5MHz Beacon HG7BHB Closed Down
- D-STAR Gateway Version 3 ('G3') Software Available to UK Repeater Keepers
- FCC Proposes $400,000 Jammer Fine


Mon 24 April, 2017




Mon 17 April, 2017




Sun 16 April, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 Portable Multi-Band Dipole.
- Beginners Guides to Satellite Operating
- Awarded Teen Reaches the World via Ham Radio
- Radio Hams Protest Antenna Restrictions
- International Marconi Day - 22nd April 2017
- 40m Enigma Message decrypted at Bletchley Park
- Draft RSGB Papers for IARU Region 1 Conference
- Ham Radio Horizons Magazine
- Australia's First Ham Radio Satellite


Mon 10 April, 2017




Mon 03 April, 2017




Sun 02 April, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is Portable Power Distribution
We would like to thank William Hester N0LAJ and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- New Ham Radio Regulations in Netherlands
- IRTS Ham Radio Publications Archive
- 21 New US Hams
- Pocket Prefix for Android
- Students in Belize Introduced to Amateur Radio
- ARRL Wants Exclusion from California Law
- 5000 Australian Spectrum Intruders
- Map of Italian Ham Radio Repeaters


Mon 27 March, 2017




Mon 20 March, 2017




Sat 18 March, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU 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 ATU’s
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- Marijuana Lamps Impact Radio
- RadioShack Files for Chapter 11
- EuCW QRS ACTIVITY WEEK
- Hamvention Awards Announced
- No Entry Level Swedish Ham Radio License
- NVIS Research Paper
- Motorola Sues Hytera
- New Ham Radio Rules in Uruguay
- 4 metres and WG2XPN
- Hong Kong 5 MHz


Mon 13 March, 2017




Mon 06 March, 2017




Sun 05 March, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is Bitx 40 Part One.
We would like to thank Richard Langmead, 5B4AJG and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Ham Radio Dummies Books for Schools and Libraries
- Ham Radio Clubs Encouraged to Innovate
- Cadet Radio Exercise BLUE HAM 2
- Comments on ARRL Petition to Allocate New 5 MHz Band
- Disney Research Demonstrates Open-Air Wireless Charging
- Hamvention Field Trip
- NASA Launches Two CubeSats with Transponders
- St Patrick's Day 2017 Award
- Radio Hams Celebrate 2MT


Mon 27 February, 2017




Mon 20 February, 2017




Sun 19 February, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is Ed Durrant DD5LP predictions for 2017.
We would like to thank Michael Casavant, N1XRR and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Amateur / Ham Radio Licence Status
- VHF/UHF DX Book Replica Edition
- NOSintro Book
- ACMA Reverses CB Decision
- Online UK Advanced Exam
- ARES Volunteers Support Oroville Dam Evacuation
- Making VHF/UHF Contests Better
- Ivory Coast DXpedition
- SOTA Summit to Summit VK-EU Event


Mon 13 February, 2017




Mon 06 February, 2017




Sun 05 February, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by 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 Squares, Locators and Zones.
- Ofcom Call Sign Change Policy
- Ofcom Add Verify button
- RF Pollution from Powerline
- World Radio Day London 2017
- Radiation 'Clouds' Detected at Aviation Altitudes
- Semi-Consciously Learn Morse Code
- Additional Satellite Entries for LoTW
- Guantanamo Bay


Mon 30 January, 2017




Mon 23 January, 2017




Sun 22 January, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is Small computers for Ham Radio.
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- End of Norwegian FM
- RAYNET Supporting Jaywick Evacuation
- Illegal Drone Transmitters Complaint
- CW Saves Man with Broken Leg
- Czech Keep 60m Band for 2017
- Small Changes to Australian Plan
- School Wins ARRL Grant


Mon 16 January, 2017




Mon 09 January, 2017




Sun 08 January, 2017


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ 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 features: TKEY-1 Mini Touch Key.
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- Ham Radio Club Public Interaction
- 5 MHz for Ireland
- New Australian 60m Band
- Ofcom Changes Callsign Policy
- Management Restructure at HRD
- 10 GHz for 3 Euros
- FCC Rejects Amplifier Waiver Request
- Canada’s Special Sesquicentennial Prefixes


Sat 24 December, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features: Operating Portable in Winter.
We would like to thank Ralph Kuehn KD9HNU, Bill Seward and our monthly and annual donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Germany Access 60m
- RSGB Yearbook 2017 Error
- Pilot for Online Advanced Exams
- HamRadioDeluxe Customer Service Failure
- End of Norwegian FM
- NASA X-Ray Potential Superfast Deep Space Comms


Mon 19 December, 2016








Sun 11 December, 2016


In this episode, Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ 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 by Ed Durrant DD5LP is Low-Cost Chinese Stocking Fillers.
- Hull UK City of Culture 2017
- UK Digital Radio Uptake
- UK Foundation Ham Radio Training Videos
- Youngsters on the Air 2016
- South Carolina School Number One
- WSPRLite First Impressions
- SDRplay launches RSP2 SDR
- Norfolk ARC Club of the Year 2016
- No Rebuke for Channel 5 TV Show


Mon 05 December, 2016




Mon 28 November, 2016




Sun 27 November, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features - What is VSWR
- Students FM transponder Satellite Launched
- WWII Veteran Still Taps out Morse code
- Enrol for UK Advanced Distance Learning Course
- Lowest Sunspot Cycle for 5 Years
- Suggestions Requested for Technician Pool
- New Greenlandic Beacon - OX4M
- HF Antenna Tester


Thu 24 November, 2016




Mon 21 November, 2016




Mon 14 November, 2016








Sun 13 November, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Chris Howard M0TCH and Andy Mace M0MUX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is All I want for Christmas is ...
- Vanity Call Sign Rule Changes Petition
- Amateurs Criticize UK TV Show
- Possible SW Radio Solution to Worldwide Web Access
- Does Revised Driving Law Restrict Hams?
- Apply for Youngsters On The Air UK 2017
- White House Pushes for more Tiny Satellites
- New version of ROS data mode
- 2016 ITU Radio Regulations Released


Mon 07 November, 2016




Mon 31 October, 2016




Sun 30 October, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features are interviews with Experienced Amateur Radio DX’er and Practical Wireless Editor Don Field G3XTT and Connie Ballantyne KB0ZSG, who runs a successful DSTAR net.
- GeoSync Ham Radio Satellite
- Ham Track Unauthorised Radio Comms
- Battleship Radio Exam Location
- Media to Give Ham Fairness?
- Ofcom 5 GHz Consultation Responses
- 60m for Luxembourg


Mon 24 October, 2016




Mon 17 October, 2016




Sun 16 October, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is RFinder & Raynet Unification.
- Young UK Amateur Causing Emergency Services Havoc
- New Ofcom website
- Round-the-World Cyclist OZ1AA Returns
- 42 Years in Space for AO-7
- New Icom IC-7300 HF/50/70MHz Transceiver Firmware Update
- NZ 77-81 GHz Radiolocation and Vehicle Radar
- UNGO Ukrainian Amateur Radio League


Mon 10 October, 2016




Mon 03 October, 2016




Sun 02 October, 2016


In this episode, Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is UK Hamfest 2016
- US Amateur Radio Update for CEPT Operation
- Amateur Radio Parity Act passes in the US House of Representatives!
- Alternative Amateur Radio Club
- Overseas US Ham Radio Exams
- Register for YOTA December 2016
- Historic 630m QSO
- Indian Women Hams Inspired to Learn


Tue 27 September, 2016
Mon 26 September, 2016







Sun 25 September, 2016
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Fri 23 September, 2016
Thu 22 September, 2016



Wed 21 September, 2016
Tue 20 September, 2016









Mon 19 September, 2016




Sun 18 September, 2016
































In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX and Andy Mace M0MUX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Taking part in SSB Field Day.
- CEPT Novice Licence and HAREC Changes
- UK CubeSat Forum - Lunar Opportunity
- Companies Plead Guilty to Capacitors Price Fixing
- FCC Proposes Substantial Fine for Unlicensed Amateur Operation / False Police Call
- Morse code at Eurovision?
- Australian Club's 60th Birthday
- WIA Seek New Ham Radio Allocations
- Aberdeen Radio Club Celebrate 70th Anniversary


Sat 17 September, 2016
Fri 16 September, 2016






Mon 12 September, 2016




Mon 05 September, 2016




Sun 04 September, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Trouble with Mobile Antennas
- FO-29 20th Birthday
- NIST’s Rolling Wireless Net Helps Improve First-Responder Communications
- 18th World ARDF Championship
- Illegal GPS Sea Buoys on 10m
- UK Amateur Radio Club 50 Years on the Air
- Latvia Gains Two New Amateur Radio Bands
- Ham Radio Around the World Balloon


Mon 29 August, 2016




Mon 22 August, 2016




Sun 21 August, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ 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 episodes feature is Having Fun with Morse Code.
- Radio Amateurs Facing Unnecessary Restrictions
- Wireless World Magazine Archive
- Switched-Mode PSU Jams Communications
- US Air Force to Improve HF Communications
- Symbol Rate Discussion Open Until October
- IRTS Free New Member Offer
- 4m Ham Radio Band for Australia?


Fri 19 August, 2016




Mon 15 August, 2016




Mon 08 August, 2016




Sun 07 August, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Caryn-Eve Murray KD2GUT, Ed Durrant DD5LP , Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Solar Powered Shacks by Robert EI2HNB.
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National Parks on the Air 2017 Update
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New Digital Voice Ham Radio Smartphone
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5 MHz for Belarusian Radio Hams
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Hamvention Relocated
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FCC Considering Amateur Services Changes
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RSGB Lead Negative Response to 5GHz Changes
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Pokémon GO is RadioSport?
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2016 Perseid Meteor Peak Shower
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Irish Repeater Group Improved Network


Fri 05 August, 2016




Mon 01 August, 2016




Sat 30 July, 2016



Mon 25 July, 2016




Sun 24 July, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Chris Howard M0TCH and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is an interview with the organisers of the DA0HQ Contest site.
- Malaysian Amateur Radio Licences Changes
- BBC Starts Roll-Out of International Radio App
- US Ham’s Save Kids from Surrounded Campfire
- Earthing and the Radio Amateur
- Ofcom Proposes Ham Band for Wi-Fi
- UK Amateurs Visit 10 Downing Street
- AES Ham Radio Store Closing Down
- New European Table of Frequency Allocations
- Australian Radio Operator Fined and Off Air


Mon 18 July, 2016




Mon 11 July, 2016




Sun 10 July, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Friedrichshafen 2016
- New Zealand Radio Hams Request 222-223 MHz
- 'No' to Lifetime Amateur Radio Licenses
- Rockford to Scramble All Police Radio Comms
- Andorra Returns to 60m, Gains 4m band, More Power on 6m
- Radio Caroline Special Event Station
- Clarification of RF LED Light Testing
- New RSGB Microwave Manager
- RF pollution from Solar Panels
- RSGB Training and Assessment Guide


Mon 04 July, 2016




Mon 27 June, 2016




Sun 26 June, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Calibration.
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EURO 2016 Amateur / Ham Radio Award
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Ofcom Remove Amateur / Ham Radio Statistics
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White House honors Limor Fried AC2SN
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Russia Trial Electromagnetic Warfare System
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FCC Technological Advisory Council Noise Floor Inquiry
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New National Belize Amateur / Ham Radio Society
Radio -
Shack Photography Competition
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ZS1TWO Cape Town 2m Beacon


Mon 20 June, 2016




Mon 13 June, 2016




Sun 12 June, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by ED Durrant DD5LP, Chris Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Q and A 2016.
- Pirate Radio in the Digital Age
- 2016 HF Propagation Update
- Northern Ireland Radio Star
- FCC Bans Custom Firmware
- ARRL National Field Day 2016
- Amateur Radio Parity Act Agreement
- Radio Ham Praised for Service to Emergency Planning
- 100 Sprite Satellites to be Deployed
- Yaesu Extend UK Warranties


Mon 06 June, 2016




Mon 30 May, 2016




Sun 29 May, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Andy Mace M0MUX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is User review of the Icom IC-7300 by Ed Durrant DD5LP
- Elementary School's SSTV CubeSat ISS Deployment
- IARU - Custodian of Operating Standards
- Radio Hams Prepare Florida Hurricane Season
- Using Amateur Radio to Enhance Engineering Education
- Two New Radio’s Seen at Dayton
- New South Hampshire D-STAR Repeater
- Ham Radio at Scout 'Camporee'
- UK Schools Mass launch of 434 MHz Balloons


Mon 23 May, 2016




Mon 16 May, 2016




Sun 15 May, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by ED Durrant DD5LP, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Chris Howard M0TCH and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Emergency Comms
- Young US Ham wins at Science and Engineering Fair
- ARRL Committee Conducting Youth in Amateur RadioSport Survey
- UK Advanced Radio Exam 'on demand'
- Netherlands to Licence Low-Power AM Broadcasters
- RSGB Examination Standards 1st Report
- Hara Arena in Consideration for New Fairgrounds
- UK Air Cadets 5MHz Radio Exercise
- Online Australian Ham Licence Lookup Service
- Robotic Lawn Mower EMC Banned in Sweden


Mon 09 May, 2016




Mon 02 May, 2016




Sun 01 May, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX Andy Mace M0MUX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Operating Portable.
- New UK Ham Radio Guidance
- Easier Ham Radio Authorization for Olympics
- Ladyada Awarded Ham Radio License
- Ham Radio Commutes and Secures West Bengal
- Live Audio on DMR Brandmeister
- Romania Hams Get 5 MHz Allocation
- 50watts for Australian Foundation?


Mon 18 April, 2016




Sun 17 April, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris M0TCH, Dan KB6NU and ED DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Erecting Antennas.
- Shakespeare 400 Special Event Station
- SARL Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
- New Radio Antenna Avoids Unwanted Signals
- DSTAR Satellite in Space
- Sisters called to White House
- RSGB Announces New General Manager
- ARRL Establishes 'Youth Nets' Web Page
- Implosions Removes 48 Surplus VOA towers
- K1JT is Amateur of the Year
- SSB/CW Filter Modules


Mon 11 April, 2016




Mon 04 April, 2016




Sun 03 April, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ 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 episodes feature is - Renovation Projects
- Hams Pass 100 Years
- UK Government to Sell 750 MHz Spectrum
- Ham Radio Antenna Dispute in Canterbury
- UC Berkeley Elmers Hundreds of Hams
- SBE Urges FCC to Improve MW Noise Environment
- UK Host for YOTA 2017
- 17 June 2016 - QRP Day
- Special Amateur Radio QSL - OE16M


Mon 28 March, 2016




Mon 21 March, 2016




Sun 20 March, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP and Andy Mace M0MUX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is a review of the Icom IC-2730 Review by Chris Howard M0TCH.
- Radio Ham Licensed for 75 years
- Remote Controlled Short-Wave Receiver
- Belgium gets WRC15 5 MHz allocation and 4m extension
- 434 MHz Balloon Flies over North Africa
- G0KSC Wins RSGB Award Again
- Millions of UK TVs to Become Obsolete
- School SSTV CubeSat to Deploy from ISS
- UK Space Spectrum Strategy Consultation


Mon 14 March, 2016




Mon 07 March, 2016




Sun 06 March, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Shack Projects
- Institute to Revive Amateur / Ham Radio in India
- New Extra Question Pool Released
- First UK Amateur Radio Contact on 241 GHz
- Popular Science Magazine
- Eleven-year-old NJ’s Youngest Ham Operator
- EI2CCR 2m Repeater Back on the Air
- SA Amateur Radio Licence Fee Increases
- Marconi Exhibition and Talks


Mon 29 February, 2016




Mon 22 February, 2016




Sun 21 February, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris M0TCH, Martin M0SGL, Dan KB6NU, and Colin M6BOY to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Resistors
- Google use 71-76 and 81-86 GHz Amateur Bands
- ARRL Partnership Added to RFinder
- Alex Discovers Amateur Radio
- Amateur Ham Radio on BBC Radio Norfolk
- Trinidad and Tobago Lighthouse Joins Ham Radio Event
- ZS1MM Beacon Now Operational
- Emergency Ham Radio Equipment for Indiana Hospital


Mon 15 February, 2016




Mon 08 February, 2016




Sun 07 February, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Andy Mace 2E0IBF and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is an interview with Ham Radio Author Don Keith N4KC
- Congressman Calls for FCC Action
- LIDS - The 'Less Involved Data Society'
- Morse code: A staple in the Navy IW toolkit
- Available UK Amateur / Ham Radio Call Signs
- Ham Radio Foundation Course for iOS and Android
- Australian Pico Balloon PS-58 Receives Contacts
- Ham Radio Tower Dispute
- SARL Leap Year Challenge


Mon 01 February, 2016




Mon 25 January, 2016




Sun 24 January, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is an Introduction to SOTA by Ed Durrant (DD5LP).
- Amateur Radio St Patrick's Day Award
- Ramsey Kits Calls Time
- LED Bulbs Tested for Electromagnetic Interference
- Netherlands Low-Power AM Broadcasting
- Gender Imbalance in Amateur / Ham Radio?
- New UK Distance Record on 134 GHz
- AX for Australia's National Day
- Eric June, KU6J - Silent Key


Mon 18 January, 2016




Mon 11 January, 2016




Sun 10 January, 2016


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Andy Mace 2E0IBF and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is an interview with Dan Romanchik KB6NU regarding one day licencing courses.
- Realtime Band Conditions Website
- Australian Radio Ham Celebrates 105 years
- ARRL Lodges Glow Light Complaint
- Global Wind Pattern Indicator
- Retirement of RSGB General Manager
- No 60m Operation Possible in VK
- Amateur Radio Club Train School Pupils
- RSGB Contest Committee Changes


Mon 04 January, 2016




Mon 28 December, 2015








Sun 27 December, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Colin M6BOY to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news and this episodes feature is 2016 Amateur / Ham Radio Elmer Kit.
- German Request More 5 MHz power
- Amateur Radio Kids Day 2016
- Irish Spectrum Strategy Consultation
- German Medium Wave AM Switch-off


Mon 21 December, 2015




Mon 14 December, 2015




Sun 13 December, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durant DD5LP, Chris Howard M0TCH, and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. This episodes features is YOTA Month and a special history of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast with ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast Founders Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ and Colin M6BOY as we mark our 200th Episode.
- Amateur / Ham Radio License in a Day
- New Raspberry Pi “Zero” Launched
- December is YOTA Month
- 60m Access for Dutch Amateur / Radio Hams
- Receive-Only Radio Scanners Guidance


Mon 07 December, 2015




Mon 30 November, 2015




Sun 29 November, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Chris Howard M0TCH and Andy Mace 2E0IBF to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is VHF Repeater Project (GB3XP).
- PMR446 Liberalisation
- YOTA 2016 Austria - Call for Applications
- New Youth Amateur Radio Club
- New Amateur / Ham Radio Band on 5 MHz
- Emergency Communications Changes in Oregon
- New Sky Product Raises Pollution Fears
- UK Retailer Fined for Faulty Battery Sale
- New Raspberry Pi “Zero” Launched
- Afrikaans Amateur Radio Dictionary
- Marconi Recording Released


Wed 25 November, 2015
Mon 23 November, 2015




Mon 16 November, 2015




Sun 15 November, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Planning a Ham Radio Christmas.
- Youngsters Build Antennas at Goonhilly
- Blue Heritage Plaque for Radar Pioneer
- New Amateur Radio Licence Guidance
- Tackling Pirate Radio
- Online Survey for UK Amateur Radio Hams
- New Symbol Graphics for APRS
- North Korea Operation
- BBC R&D White Papers
- Netherlands 5 MHz Allocation


Mon 09 November, 2015




Mon 02 November, 2015




Sun 01 November, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is A HF rig for £2.89 / $4 / €4
- New Ham Radio UK Promotional Video
- Ofcom to Revoke Unvalidated Amateur / Ham Radio Licences
- K for Kernow (Cornwall) Starts 2016
- 40m Access for Malaysian Class B (9W) Amateur / Ham Operators
- Electronic Learning Bricks
- Ofcom Auction of Former Amateur / Ham Radio Spectrum
- Antarctic Station DP1POL
- Rapid Deployment Amateur / Ham Radio (RaDAR)
- Radio Club Adds 100+ New Young Members


Mon 26 October, 2015




Mon 19 October, 2015




Sun 18 October, 2015


In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB / W9ICQ) is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), Chris Howard (M0TCH) and Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Icom ID-51 Review by Martin Rothwell (M0SGL).
- Fall in Australian Ham Radio Licences
- Electricity from Air
- Plans for PLT in The Netherlands
- New Radio Station for Sylvan Grove Hospital
- Amateur / Ham Radio Operators Behind Warning System
- dogparkSDR Version 1.0 Released
- RSGB Young Members Down by Nearly 50%
- ISS Danish CubeSats Deployed


Mon 12 October, 2015




Mon 05 October, 2015




Sun 04 October, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is The Humble Capacitor
- RSGB Takes Over Radio Exam Management
- LilacSat-2 – Linux Live CD for Telemetry Decoding
- Amateur Radio Society and CB
- UK Shipping Forecast on LW to End?
- Proposed German SDR Network
- QRO Club - Free DXpedition Travel Amps
- Fox Telemetry Decoder Software Version 1.0
- FreeDV Fortnightly Europe-wide Net / Test Session
- Lundy DX Group 2015


Mon 28 September, 2015




Mon 21 September, 2015




Sun 20 September, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), Chris Howard (M0TCH) and Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Software Defined Radio Dongles.
- Bermuda Closes AM / Medium Wave Radio Transmitters
- Acorn II 40m SDR Construction
- Indian Government Employees to learn Amateur / Ham Radio
- Chess Controversy and Morse Code
- Ofcom Suggest 70.5 MHz for Internet of Things
- Reflectorless Yagi Radio Antennas Designs
- Councillors Vote in Favour of Ham Radio Mast
- Malta Digital Repeater


Mon 14 September, 2015




Mon 07 September, 2015




Sun 06 September, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP and Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is a review of a Microphones in ham radio
- Secondary School Students Decode ISS Images
- South African 40 MHz (8m) ham radio contact
- FreeDV digital HF Voice Mode QSO Party
- Senator Thanks Radio Amateurs
- FCC Considering Proposal to End Modification of IT devices
- Expected September Release of 5 MHz in Netherlands
- Outcome for 5 MHz at WRC-15 Remains in Limbo
- Improving Amateur / Ham Radio Club Websites


Mon 31 August, 2015




Mon 24 August, 2015




Sun 23 August, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), Chris Howard (M0TCH / N4CTH) and Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is a review of a Rigol 1050e Scope .
- New Youth Amateur / Ham Radio Contesting Program
- Software Winner of Annual Construction Competition
- Ofcom - HF Broadcast Licensing Position
- Will There be an End to FM Radio Signal?
- The Longest Reign Amateur Radio Special Event Station
- Arduino CW Decoder Video
- VHF/UHF/Microwave SDR Transceivers
- £6bn Radio Replacement Emergency Staff May Put Lives at Risk
- Amateur Ham Radio Communications for Hospitals
- IRTS Amateur Radio Contests
- Do not Digipeat via PCSAT


Fri 21 August, 2015




Mon 17 August, 2015




Mon 10 August, 2015




Sun 09 August, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Ed’s Ebay purchases reviews and antennas.
- Proposed $1000 fine for Identifying Ham Radio Stations
- NoVs Changes for UK Intermediate Amateur Radio Operators
- Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Fee to Disappear in September
- Low Cost Device lets Hackers Hijack Satellite and Amateur Radio Satellite Communications
- Special Event Station Host for YOTA Required
- SignaLink and Other USB Digital Interfaces – Huge Bug + Fix for Amateur Radio Digital Modes
- Bogus Ofcom Email targets UK Amateur Radio Operators
- Amateur / Ham Radio Celebration and Promotion of Marine Beacons
- New Radio Initiative Website
- Radiomart.co.uk - New Classifieds Site
- Essex gets 2m D-STAR Amateur Radio Repeater


Mon 03 August, 2015




Mon 27 July, 2015




Sun 26 July, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH / N4CTH and welcome to a debut news appearance for Edmund Spicer M0MMG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Final interviews from Friedrichshafen.
- BBC Nano Computer's Final Design Confirmed
- European Common Allocation Table
- HamShield for Arduino (VHF/UHF transceiver)
- Friedrichshafen informal C5 meeting
- Radio Amateur’s Antenna Mast Planning Victory
- 1900-2000 kHz to become Primary Ham Band
- WIA Drafting 2-metre and 70-centimetre Band Plans


Mon 20 July, 2015




Mon 13 July, 2015




Sun 12 July, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Chris Howards (M0TCH / N4CTH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is the second part of our Ham Radio Friedrichshafen Review.
- Ham Radio Skills for Dresden Students
- Thai Licenses Invalidated
- Ofcom take action in Cambridge
- Disabled Teen Helped by Ham Radio
- WSPR station with RF Board and Raspberry Pi
- New World Distance records on 2.3 and 3.4 GHz Amateur / Ham Radio Bands
- Ham Radio Deluxe Team Grows - UK Member Added
- AREN Honoured by Cork County Mayor


Mon 06 July, 2015




Sat 04 July, 2015



Mon 29 June, 2015




Sun 28 June, 2015


In this episode of the ICQ Amateur / Ham radio Podcast, we start our review of the Ham Radio Friedrichshafen event.
Interviews with
- Paul Bigwood (G3WYW) from Yaesu discussing System Fusion - https://www.yaesu.com/
- Michael Zwingl (OE3MZC) from OEVSV discussing the groups proposal for a more modern radio operating system - http://www.oevsv.at
- Graham Summerfield from BHI - http://www.bhi-ltd.com
- World Radio Team Championship 2018 Announcement - http://www.wrtc2018.de/
- Gerald (K5SDR) from Flex makes a product development announcement - http://www.flexradio.com


Wed 24 June, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ, Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Colin Butler M6BOY discuss the upcoming Ham Radio Friedrichshafen Event.


Mon 22 June, 2015




Thu 18 June, 2015




Mon 15 June, 2015




Sun 14 June, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP ,Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Running a Special Event.
- Passing (SK) of Bill Pasternak WA6ITF
- New VK balloon Circumnavigates the Earth
- German Museum Joins Museums on the Air
- The Morse Mouse - Educational Fun with Ham Radio
- Britain's Pirate Radio Stations
- Tytera TYT MD-380 DMR handheld
- Radio Call Saves SOTA Climber
- Bletchley Honour for Morse Code Interceptor
- Australian Foundation Licence due for Review
- Lotto Grant to buy Radios for Blind
- Swedish 160m Proposal


Mon 08 June, 2015




Mon 01 June, 2015




Sun 31 May, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Monitoring your RF
- Fox-1 Operating Guide
- Good Evening Net from India
- UK Regional Secondary Locators Guidance
- Funding for National Radio Archive
- Liquid Metal Antenna
- Ham Radio Licenses for CubeSat Students
- Icom IC-7600 HF New Firmware
- Radio with No Analog Parts?


Mon 25 May, 2015




Wed 20 May, 2015



Mon 18 May, 2015




Sun 17 May, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Battery Technology
- 70 MHz Access for German Radio Hams
- RadCom Plus - New Amateur / Ham Radio Magazine Launched
- Radio to Smartphone revolution
- Reduced Bandwidth TVGB6SRF - Eastbourne Rally Special Event Station
- New North Texas Section Manager
- UK Amateur / Ham Radio Licence Statistics
- Amateur Radio Resources and Downloads


Mon 11 May, 2015




Mon 04 May, 2015




Sat 02 May, 2015


In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) and Matthew Nassau (2E0MTT) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is International Marconi Day.
- New Entry Level Licence for Germany?
- Ofcom Considers 10.475 and 47 GHz Bands for 5G
- Digital Activity Days RDRC
- Ham Radio Operator Flies Model Tricopter
- FUNcube-1 Transmitting Again
- Australian Balloon Circumnavigates the Globe
- New Award Scheme for Portable Operators
- Surprise Decrease in Australian Ham Licence Renewal Fees


Mon 27 April, 2015




Mon 20 April, 2015




Sun 19 April, 2015


Series Eight Episode Eight of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, and Chris Howard (M0TCH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - The RSGB_Inspire report (growing our Hobby)
- Teachers Wireless Lessons to Meet STEM Challenge
- Ofcom Agree 70.5-71.5 MHz
- Two New UK Repeaters
- International Marconi Day at Sandford Mill
- Amateurs and Vehicular Radars Can Play Nicely Together
- HB9AW Beacon Report
- International Achievement Award for Radio Ham
- Open Source CubeSat Projects
- UK Mobile Trading Regulations
- Nanaimo Club Celebrate Founding


Mon 13 April, 2015




Mon 06 April, 2015




Sun 05 April, 2015






Series Eight Episode Seven of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is HF in Limited Space.
- RSGB Youth Committee Minutes Released
- Radio Ham Operator over the Moon at Decoding Space Message
- Radio Listening Declining among Young
- The World Wide Repeater Directory Bring Integrated Routing to Radio Programming!
- Ofcom Licence Emails
- 2015 Young Ham of the Year Award
- Did the Eclipse Affect Propagation?
- Camb-Hams to Operate from Isle of Mull
- Radio Ham Established World War 1 Listening Post
- Irish Amateur Radio Course Guide


Wed 01 April, 2015




Mon 30 March, 2015




Mon 23 March, 2015




Sun 22 March, 2015


Series Eight Episode Six of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is - Making PCB’s by Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT
- Amateur / Ham Radio Statistics - March 2015
- Winner of UK CanSat 2015 Announced
- Scientist Radio Ham Named for Prestigious Award
- World Amateur Radio Day 2015
- 80th ARRL Anniversary of North Dakota Radio Amateur
- PyQSO v0.2 Released
- Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Introduced in Congress
- SARL Assist Zambians with the Licensing of Amateurs


Mon 16 March, 2015




Thu 12 March, 2015



Mon 09 March, 2015




Sun 08 March, 2015


Series Eight Episode Five of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB) and Chris Howard (M0TCH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Amateur Radio Book and Arduino Review.
- D-STAR Secret Nuclear Bunker
- Make your own VHF or UHF transceiver
- Libraries Exposure for Amateur Radio
- Stunning Slow Scan TV from International Space Station
- Notice of interruption to MSF 60 kHz Time and Frequency Signal
- VHF Society Call for Papers
- Changes to Frequencies available for Radio Microphones in New Zealand
- Swiss Special Event Station - HE200GE
- National Mills Weekend


Mon 02 March, 2015




Mon 23 February, 2015




Sun 22 February, 2015


Series Eight Episode Four of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Q and A and Repair Tips.
- Essex 2m Activity Day March 2015
- Rotary Celebrates its 110th birthday
- Cansat - Rocket Launched Instruments in a 330ml Can
- New Open Source Data Mode FSQ
- D-STAR, DMR and C4FM Repeater Maps
- WG2XPN 70 MHz Beacon update
- Amateur Radio Based Group Rescues Released Broadcast Frequency
- Indoor Marijuana Growers caught due to radio interference
- Radio Astronomy and SDR Dongles


Mon 16 February, 2015




Mon 09 February, 2015




Sun 08 February, 2015





Series Eight Episode Three of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Martin Rothwell M0SGL to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Repairing Switch Mode Power Supplies Safely.
- 5-year-old Passes Ham Radio Exam
- Tour de France Ham Radio Volunteers Rewarded
- Use of Digital Modes in UKAC
- New Events Planner on RSGB site
- RSGB Publish Ham Radio Band Plans
- Canvey Rally supports Air Ambulance
- MacLoggerDX Version 5.58 Released
- First UK recipient of the 73 on 73 Award
- Melbourne QRP by the Bay


Mon 02 February, 2015




Mon 26 January, 2015




Sun 25 January, 2015


Series Eight Episode Two of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Amateur Radio Grid Locators.
- New Wireless Charging Organisation
- Ofcom Error on English Callsigns
- New D-STAR Support Section
- The ARRL Library goes live!
- More 5 MHz Channels for Czech amateurs
- FCC Enforcement Against Marriott International
- CQ DX Hall of Famer Bob Schenck, N2OO, named CQ DX Editor
- New World Record Claimed on 10 GHz
- Antarctic Activity Week
- Michigan Passes, Governor Signs Antenna Accommodation Legislation


Mon 19 January, 2015




Mon 12 January, 2015




Sun 11 January, 2015


Series Eight Episode One of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Buttersfield (G0CIB) and Chris Howard (M0TCH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ provides an Introduction to DMR/TDMA.
- Extremely young YL Intermediate passes
- Gerry Wells 1929-2014
- No change yet for UK Amateur Radio Exams
- ZS90SARL
- PZK and IARU Anniversaries
- CQ Hall of Fame Awards
- UK HF Propagation Prediction Maps


Mon 05 January, 2015




Mon 29 December, 2014








Sun 28 December, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-Six of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ reviews Test Equipment from China.
- SSTV transmissions from the International Space Station
- Icom Launch IC-2730 Dual Band Radio with Optional Bluetooth Headset
- New Element 3 (General Class) Question Pool released
- SOTABEAMS BOXA-Test
- Turkish Special Event
- Dino Island No Longer Valid for IOTA
- Ireland’s RTÉ's longwave Service Extended until 2017


Mon 22 December, 2014




Mon 15 December, 2014




Sun 14 December, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-Five of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Buttersfield (G0CIB) and Chris Howard (M0TCH) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ talks to Dr Elizabeth Bruton about the History of World War One Radio.
- Youngsters On The Air
- Teenager wins prize with Morse code
- Popular Electronics Magazines Archive
- New IARU-R1 HF Handbook
- Amateur Radio Hams Lead Indonesia
- Ofcom Amateur Radio Licence Statement
- New Digital Mode App EXChat
- Licensing of Television White Space Devices - Now Open
- Indian Students Develop New Satellites
- Ofcom 420-470 MHz Consultation


Thu 11 December, 2014



Mon 08 December, 2014




Mon 01 December, 2014




Sun 30 November, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-Four of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released.In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Ed Durrant DD5LP, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Matthew Nassau 2E0MTT to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is Baofeng BF-888 repair / review by Martin Butler M1MRB, W9ICQ and Chris Howard M0TCH.
- Why is ham radio more popular than ever?
- December is YOTA month
- RSGB Youth Committee Chair announced
- OSCAR Locator App
- Schofield School Radio Club nears Top for Contacts
- Worked All Ireland Amateur / Ham Radio Award
- Electronic Coins via Ham Radio?
- Real-time Amateur / Ham Radio Band Conditions Website
- New Radio Propagation Questions Forum
- Advanced Distance Learning Course
- Steve Unger named acting Ofcom Chief Executive


Mon 24 November, 2014




Mon 17 November, 2014




Sun 16 November, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-Three of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Buttersfield (G0CIB) and Chris Howard (M0TCH).. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episodes feature is BABYSTAR - Standalone DSTAR Hotspot by Martin Rothwell M0SGL
- Small Scale DAB Trial Consultation
- 40th anniversary of ham radio satellite OSCAR 7
- Raspberry Pi HDTV Transmitter
- London Science Museum - New Exhibition
- Milestone shortwave contacts with Australia
- Beta Testers Sought for New Heavens-Above Android App
- IY, Italian Special Amateur / Ham Radio Event Prefix
- 91% pass rate for South Africa


Mon 10 November, 2014




Mon 03 November, 2014




Sun 02 November, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-Two of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the future of commercial Long Wave radio and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) is joined by Ed Durrant (DD5LP) and Frank Howell (K4FMH) for our International Amateur / Ham Radio Roundtable.
- UK radio hams start 146 MHz development
- Radio Amateurs / Hams should consider 3D printing
- K for Kernow
- New HF network planned
- Exam Checklists
- NoV suggestion for Airborne Ham Radio
- Good news on 70 MHz


Mon 27 October, 2014




Mon 20 October, 2014




Sun 19 October, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty-One of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) an even cheaper Chinese Radio (£8) and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reviews Schematic and PCB Programs.
- EMC issues in cockpit screens
- Fishy Radio Interference
- Yagi Radio Antenna Designer Website
- Essex Air Ambulance On The Air
- EI1A - EI8GQB 20th radio activity from Ireland
- November sees second leg of SARL contests
- Founder of JOTA is SK
- When will Ofcom revoke Ham Radio licences?
- Dominica on 5 MHz
- 146 MHz allocation for UK Full licence holders


Mon 13 October, 2014




Mon 06 October, 2014




Sun 05 October, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twenty of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the 2014 JOTA Event and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reviews a visit to the HMS Belfast Radio Club.
- WIA plans a submission on new VK operating conditions
- Beta release of WSJT-X v1.4
- Postage stamp features ham radio satellites
- Brazil proposes 5275 kHz to 5450 kHz allocation
- No Ham Radio 4 metre band for US
- SARL change beacon frequency
- Melbourne man guilty of Radiocommunications Act offences


Mon 22 September, 2014




Sun 21 September, 2014


Series Seven Episode Nineteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss changes to Ofcom licence changes and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Chris Howard (M0TCH) review the Leixen VV-898,
- New RSGB Youth Committee
- LTE test transmissions in amateur / ham radio 2.3 GHz band
- SB6 Ultra Portable 6m Beam
- Noble Radio NR-4SC 4 Meter SSB/CW Transceiver
- US Amateur Radio vanity callsign fee set at $21.40
- Friedrichshafen presentations available online
- Send your message 'from the Moon'
- The Ham Radio Un-Club
- California QSO Party
- International Air Ambulance Week 2014
- Voodoo Contest Group in Kuwait
- Ofcom Consultation - licence changes from April 2015


Mon 15 September, 2014




Mon 08 September, 2014




Sun 07 September, 2014


Series Seven Episode Eighteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) the history of Amateur Radio Exam passes and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) interviews Bill Meara N2CQR.
- Sotabeam End Fed Tuner Kit
- Schedule for RSGB Convention released
- The first Greek microsatellite is a fact!
- Yaesu FT-991 KW/50/144/430 MHz Transceiver
- Southend & District Amateur Radio Special Event
- New Zealand's Prohibited Equipment Notice updated
- Western Australia gets Summits on the Air
- 90th Anniversary of first UK-NZ contact


Fri 05 September, 2014



Mon 01 September, 2014




Mon 25 August, 2014




Sun 24 August, 2014


Series Seven Episode Seventeen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the ARRL protecting Amateur's with HR.4969 and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) chairs a South London Amateur / Ham Radio Roundtable.
- GB2EMF at EMF 2014 Amateur Radio Village
- Ham radio goes around the Moon
- False health scare over radio ham's mast
- Updated Worldwide Amateur 5 MHz Allocation Chart
- Kerry Amateur Radio Group issued an additional callsign
- IARU R1 to discuss possible loss of 23 cm
- RFinder now finds repeaters over routes worldwide
- GB50LM Leighton Moss 50th Anniversary
- GB4JDF Special Event Station


Mon 18 August, 2014




Mon 11 August, 2014




Sun 10 August, 2014


Series Seven Episode Sixteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the usage of the 60m band in Europe and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) interviews Adam (MM0KFX) regarding the recent Youngsters on the Air event and GA14CG Special Event Station.
- Ofcom looking at 2.4 and 5GHz Amateur Radio Bands for Internet of Things
- Hiker thanks ham radio operators and rescuers
- EURAO Party Summer 2014 - “Give Youth a Chance”
- 434 MHz balloon goes around the world
- GB100ZZ
- Panama Canal Special Event
- GB2VJ special event station marks V-J Day
- Amateur Radio Satellite Ground Station in Ghana


Mon 04 August, 2014




Mon 28 July, 2014




Sun 27 July, 2014


Series Seven Episode Fifteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the joy of working and operating a special event station as GA214CG comes live and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reviews Programming with Chirp.
- Thai hams get special permission for 6 metres
- UK CubeSail Amateur / Ham Radio Satellite
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls launch 434 MHz balloon
- Top Ten finish for UK Team in WRTC
- Spanish 5 MHz experimental period extended
- Andorra joins 5MHz allocations
- New Zealand Amateur / Ham radio Brass Monkey Contest
- Communicate with 'walkie talkie' dongle
- New Amateur / Ham radio Licences in Ireland
- 144 MHz channels to be used for the Commonwealth Games
- 20th Commonwealth Games, Galsgow 2014 Special Event


Mon 21 July, 2014




Mon 14 July, 2014




Sun 13 July, 2014


Series Seven Episode Fourteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the new ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast mobile recording set-up and then review the Wouxon UV-8D 70cm/2m Handheld Radio.
- FUNcube-1 – One millionth packet milestone!
- Less New UK Amateur Radio Operators in 2013
- Moldova has joined CEPT licences
- Ham Radio Show Friedrichshafen a success
- 70 MHz access for German Ham Radio Operators
- DB0IH beacon upgraded
- picoLog Free Android Amateur / Ham Radio Logger
- New Ham Radio Regulations for Thailand
- Youngsters On The Air and ERTC 2014
- UK radio ham copies Canadian 144 MHz signal
- Production End for Noise Polluting Plasma TVs


Mon 07 July, 2014




Sun 29 June, 2014




Sat 28 June, 2014


Series Seven Episode Thirteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) remember Amateur / Ham Radio Podcaster Tom Samacicio KB4HQA of HQA Radio who is now Silent Key. Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) interviews Sue Pycroft, G6DDS regarding Museums on the Air.
- Revalidation Figures of UK Amateur / Ham Radio Licences
- 13cm Amateur Radio Band Threatened in Holland
- New mode trial for VK medium wave beacon
- 27 MHz SSB CB legal
- Changes to Amateur Service Part 97 Rules
- Queen Shown Radio Ham’s Raspberry Pi Balloon


Mon 23 June, 2014




Mon 16 June, 2014




Sun 15 June, 2014


Series Seven Episode Twelve of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss RSGB teaching radio in UK schols, and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) anf Colin (M6BOY) are joined by Ed Durrant (DD5LP) and Frank Howell (K4FMH) for an International Roundtable.
- RSGB to develop links with school
- ILLW set for another good year
- New pirate stations in Ukraine conflict
- HamDisk now in Beta testing
- VK9 going on a DXvacation
- Spain's ham radio king to abdicate
- Honor Roll DXer, Assistant ARRL Director H.O. Townsend, K5CX - SK
- Swiss 5 MHz Experimental Beacon Project
- Sligo 2m voice repeater
- Antarctic radio ham now online
- Philadelphia area Hams celebrate 4th July holiday with 13 Colonies Special Event
- International Museums Weekend 2014
- Guest operation in Brazil during FIFA 2014 World Cup
- USB driver update for Icom D-STAR repeaters
- South African RAE results released


Mon 09 June, 2014




Mon 02 June, 2014




Sun 01 June, 2014


Series Seven Episode Eleven of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss Satellites as Firearms and Martin (M1MRB) interviews Stewart Bryant (G3YSX) about the RSGB and More.
- ITAR restrictions on US radio amateurs to be eased
- Ham Radio operators train National Guardsmen
- BBC: 'Pocket spacecrafts' to become a reality
- New Ham Radio Digital Mode
- Introducing SmartMic Ham Radio Digital Voice
- Wi-Fly
- Connecticut ham uses radio to save girl's life
- Four new ARRL Section Managers elected
- Neighbour unhappy with Radio Ham's mast
- World Cup Football 2014 - Brazilian Special Callsigns
- Cuba begins issuing 60m licences
- International Museums Weekend (IMW)
- IRTS CW Field Day
- New Amateur Radio Public Service Announcements


Mon 26 May, 2014




Mon 19 May, 2014




Sun 18 May, 2014


Series Seven Episode Ten of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss AllStarNet Infrastructure and Martin (M1MRB) dicusses Mobile Hands Free.
- Radio Hams keep 'Queen Mary' wireless on the Air
- Ofcom RF spectrum map
- Taking Amateur Radio to near the world's roof top
- AMSAT-India VO-52 completes 9 years in orbit
- Ten-Tec Merges with RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers
- New technique to manufacture super-capacitors cheaply
- New 472-479khz spectrum allocation for Amateur Radio in Canada
- How to reinstate a lapsed UK Amateur Radio licence


Mon 12 May, 2014




Mon 05 May, 2014




Sun 04 May, 2014


Series Seven Episode Nine of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss Anonymous use of Ham Radio, Ed Durrant (DD5LP formerly VK2JI) joins us with his first report since moving to Germany and Martin (M1MRB) answers questions and gives repairs tips.
- Ofcom active in Somerset
- Coalhouse Fort Easter Activation
- 4m addition to Mt. Leinster repeater
- 16 New England communities to host International RadioSport competition
- ICASA awards long-term 5MHz license to SARL
- SARL 5MHz Activity Weekend
- AM Broadcasters and Radio Hams have common interest


Mon 28 April, 2014




Mon 21 April, 2014




Sun 20 April, 2014


Series Seven Episode Eight of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the recent Kempton Park Amateur / Ham Radio Rally and Martin (M1MRB) reviews the Yaesu FT-252E 2m Handhelad Amateur / Ham Radio.
- MacLoggerDX Version 5.53 released
- Important update - 5 MHz Band
- Ofcom 2300 and 3400 MHz ham radio bands statement
- Marconi Day - 26 April 2014
- U.S. Coast Guard, Liberian tanker, and Panamanian ham operator rescue from sinking sailboat
- 915-921 MHz Licence Exempt allocation
- ISS HamTV moves to 2369 MHz


Mon 14 April, 2014




Mon 07 April, 2014




Sun 06 April, 2014


Series Seven Episode Seven of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) extenstion to the bands and Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) discusses Rallies and Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH) and Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) take part in a roundtable.
- New world 24 GHz EME record
- Australian medium wave beacon heard nationwide
- UK and Irish Repeaters
- Eire's youngest radio ham receives award
- 146 MHz band extension for Thai radio hams
- VIARC welcomes new prefixes
- OZ7IGY - 23 cm beacon now on Next Generation Beacons platform


Mon 31 March, 2014




Mon 24 March, 2014




Sun 23 March, 2014


Series Seven Episode Six of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss making representation of Amateur radio and Martin (M1MRB) and Chris Howard (M0TCH) interview Gloistein GM0HCQ / VP8CMH/MM about his work in Antarctica.
- OSCAR-11 / UOSAT-2 celebrates 30 years in orbit
- Maplin put up for sale
- Transatlantic 29 kHz VLF transmission
- Amateur Radio Beacon and Repeater renewal 2014-2017
- Pi Slow Scan TV wins 'Make' contest
- Canadian Exam update
- Delaware State Police and ARES Group join forces
- Ham radio operators provide serious public service
- Ham radio satellite operation from Isle of Lewis
- New energy-efficient lights can wipe out radio
- New frequencies for French radio hams


Mon 17 March, 2014




Mon 10 March, 2014




Sun 09 March, 2014


Series Seven Episode Five of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the relevance of Amateur Radio, Martin (M1MRB) discusses DX Heat with Tobias (DH1TW) and Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) reviews programming software.
News stories inculdes:-
- Ham radio antenna rules debated in Poway
- Radio Ham's Sprite satellites launch in March
- Listening to D-STAR with DSD 1.7
- Oregon hams locate missing dementia patient
- St. Patrick Day special event station GB1SPD
- Ukrainian special event stations
- Distributed Ground Station Network For CubeSat Communications
- Radio hams seek exemption from mobile handheld ban
- Amateur Radio - Your Gateway to Wireless Communication
- RadioShack to close up to 1,100 stores


Fri 07 March, 2014



Mon 03 March, 2014




Mon 24 February, 2014




Sun 23 February, 2014


Series Seven Episode Four of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the an emergency box for local weather disasters and Frank Howell (K4FMH) reviews US Ham Survey.
- Outernet - Shortwave radio from space
- New Amateur Radio bands in Europe
- RaDAR Contest
- New Worcester UHF repeater goes on-air
- EURAO Party - Winter 2014 Promoting HF Digital Voice
- Second Amateur Radio Skills Workshop in Chelmsford (February 2014)
- Fully licensed in 57 days
- VK5 SOTA & Parks Symposium
- New Medium Wave Beacon
- Bristol's Cabot Tower sends out Morse code
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Mon 17 February, 2014




Mon 10 February, 2014




Sun 09 February, 2014


Series Seven Episode Three of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the 50 years of ICOM and Martin, reviews radio codes.
- Canada fully authorises 5 MHz Channels
- New Essex Ham Radio club in Thurrock
- Fatal West Virginia tower collapse
- 4m VHF Transatlantic Beacon
- K9LA to receive the 2013 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Award
- EuCW launches Snakes and Ladders
- First details of Icom’s New Touch screen ID-5100 Dual Band D-STAR Mobile Radio
- IC-7700 HF/50MHz Base Station firmware upgrade
- Radio Hams responding to Slovenia electricity disruption
- Icom celebrate their 50th anniversary


Mon 03 February, 2014




Mon 27 January, 2014




Sun 26 January, 2014


Series Seven Episode Two of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the e-licencing and Ed Durrant VK2JI and Frank Howell K4FMH join us for an International roundtable discussing the issues in Anateur / Ham Radio.
- Solar activity delays CubeSat launch
- Ulster Amateur Radio Foundation Course
- New Eastbourne Radio and Electronics Club
- Ham Radio growth in the US 2013
- W5KUB Streaming Video
- UK team for Youngsters On The Air 2014
- DMR Digital Voice repeaters licenced
- Australian tour


Mon 20 January, 2014




Mon 13 January, 2014




Sun 12 January, 2014


Series Seven Episode One of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the future of shortwave radio and Martin reviews Glues and Adhesive.
- New CATfix software for the Kenwood TS-590S and TS-990S
- Hong Kong radio hams lend a helping hand
- Tokyo Hy-Power ceases trading
- InnovAntennas acquires Force 12
- Amsterdam Island DXpedition
- W100AW active for ARRL's Centennial Year
- Limerick Radio Club Special Event Callsign EI4LCC
- Successful Ham Radio DF Hunt


Mon 06 January, 2014




Mon 30 December, 2013




Sun 29 December, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-Six of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Martin reviews Dip Meters and Absorption Wavemeters.
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New Technician Class question pool released
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Ham radio operator dials help
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FM fans reject digital radio
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Start the year off by getting a friend into the Amateur Radio Hobby
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0-30 MHz Band Planning Committee announcement
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Studies of ionograms show supremacy of 5 MHz band
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Amateur Radio Antennas and Masts in NSW
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SO-50's eleventh birthday
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Spain gets experimental permission for 5 MHz
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Youngsters On The Air Finland 2014


Mon 23 December, 2013




Mon 16 December, 2013




Sun 15 December, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-Five of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Martin reviews which digital mode to use.
- Summits on the Air revitalised by involvement from "Down Under"
- Comet ISON disintegrates, no lives!
- GB3EB new Eastbourne 2m VHF repeater
- Kerry Amateur Radio Group repeater move
- New VK6RIO beacon on 144.950 MHz to beam at South Africa
- Latvian Special Prefix
- December is Ham Radio YOTA month!
- VHF Communications magazine closes
- Radio microphones changes in NZ
- Vandalism at Australian amateur radio club
- ARRL granted use of W100AW for League’s centennial
- RSGB IET Lectures available
- Could you write software for IOTA?


Mon 09 December, 2013




Mon 02 December, 2013




Sun 01 December, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-Four of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Martin answers questions.
- Three Ham Radio satellite deployments in November
- RAC election of officers
- Southeastern Division election results
- 2014 Bath Buildathon
- ARRL files 'Symbol Rate' petition with FCC
- Essex Hams get free data viewer
- MacLoggerDX version 5.50 released
- African 4x4 Tour
- UK Emergency Group marks 60th anniversary
- UK Radio Amateurs extend 76 GHz distance record


Mon 25 November, 2013




Mon 18 November, 2013




Sun 17 November, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-Three of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Chris Howard (M0TCH) inviews Mike Gloistein GM0HCQ/MM about CW and more in Antarctic.
Strong typhoon hits Philippines
FCC fines CBer
An emergency paging system presents a safety risk
Close down of channel 1 and Amateur use of 50 to 51 MHz
Ex-commercial Marconi and naval radio equipment
Canadian special prefixes
FCC Wireless Bureau gets new acting chief
1st edition of FUNcube Handbook now available
Final spectrum plan for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka airs special callsign
Signals heard from ham radio satellite AO-27
Owners of 80 stations want DAB switch halt
Ofcom spend £1.8 million on Ham Radio
ICQ Podcast S06 E23 - CW and more from the Antarctic (17 November 2013)


Mon 11 November, 2013




Thu 07 November, 2013



Mon 04 November, 2013




Sun 03 November, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-Two of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Ed Durrant, VK2JI reports from Australia, listener mailbag and Martin (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reports from JOTA Weekend 2013.
- Previous RSGB General Manager
- Promoting amateur radio
- Wireless Internet access via light bulbs
- Friedrichshafen Lectures on Web
- ZM90DX - special ZL 90th anniversary callsign
- Poland to close short wave service
- New Worked All Britain Award
- New IARU Region 2 Band Plan
- 60 Metre activity weekend
- Ham Radio exams increase at Cal Poly
- US Air Force Reservist uses ham radio skills


Mon 28 October, 2013




Mon 21 October, 2013




Sun 20 October, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty-One of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Chris Howard, 2E0CTH discusses distance learning courses to pass the UK Advanced Amateur / Ham Radio licence with Steve Hartley (G0FUW) and Frank Howell, K4FMH reports from North America.
- Radios in decline among young
- UK ham radio licenses hit new high
- Australian D-STAR on 40 metres
- Radio hams honored for community preparedness
- Tuning out: Analogue radio to disappear by 2018
- Ofcom propose legalising 27 MHz SSB
- GB0HE
- GB2SDD on air for JOTA
- W7OO Contribution Challenge


Mon 14 October, 2013




Mon 07 October, 2013




Sun 06 October, 2013


Series Six Episode Twenty of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Martin, M1MRB & W9ICQ discusses using a PC as test equipment.
•VK amateurs win reprieve for 2300-2302 MHz
•FCC dismisses 'Encryption' petition
•YL Activity Week
•Guantanamo Bay
•School to launch 434 MHz balloon
•The question is: .... "Explain amateur radio?"
•Amateur Radio well underway in Kosovo
•Turkish Special Event
•Swedish Radio Hams on 472 kHz
•White House recognizes Radio Ham as 'Champion of Change'


Mon 30 September, 2013




Mon 23 September, 2013




Sun 22 September, 2013


Series Six Episode Nineteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, North American report form Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Martin Butler (M1MRB) reviews the RSGB SSB Field Day 2013.
- Etherkit releases CRX1 - A new 40 meter receiver kit
- Radio hams to say 'HI' to Juno on 10m
- Are UK amateur radio licences really on the increase?
- Ham radio involvement in Colorado floods
- Ham radio operators lobby Poway council for changes
- Reciprocal licensing – Japan and New Zealand
- Inflatable antenna could give CubeSats greater reach
- Portugal takes action against illegal radio communications
- New UK 76GHz distance record
- Space Station Slow Scan TV active


Mon 16 September, 2013




Mon 09 September, 2013




Sun 08 September, 2013


Series Six Episode Eighteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Listener Mailbag, Propogation Report from Steve Nicholls (G0KYA) and Martin (M1MRB) answers questions.
- Ham Radio: Helping to Build a Fast and Free Internet
- US Vanity Call Sign fee goes up
- SDR Zone
- APRS destination address for ham radio satellites
- Noise Floor Study
- Radio museum loses premises
- SOTA now active in VK2
- Ham video transmitter onboard Columbus


Mon 02 September, 2013




Mon 26 August, 2013




Sun 25 August, 2013


Series Six Episode Seventeen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Listener Mailbag, Ed Durrant (VK2JI) discusses Full Wave Horizontal Loop Antenna, Frank Howell (K4FMH) reports from North America and Chris Howard (2E0CTH) discusses QSLing.
- Ham Radio software is made Open Source
- MacLoggerDX Version 5.48 released
- Amateur Data Interchange Format (ADIF) Standard 3.0.4 released
- MultiScan 3B SSTV made for Mac
- Thailand's first ham radio satellite
- Youngsters try ham radio
- Teacher helps students earn amateur radio licenses
- 80m ham radio band used for wideband video/data


Mon 19 August, 2013




Mon 12 August, 2013







Sun 11 August, 2013


Series Six Episode Sixteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Listener Mailbag, Leslie Buttersfield, G0CIB reports in from the Essex Amateur Radio Camping event and Martin discusses Off Centre Fed Dipoles.
- Ham Radio Operators prepare to host ham radio 'Olympics'
- UHF and VHF spectrum planning - Call for inputs
- No more KW for VK Licence
- Midland Amateur Radio Club Inc. Changes name
- Netherlands Special Event
- The 3rd World ATV QSO Party
- New 6 metre beacon
- One hundred years of licensed Amateur Radio in Queensland, Australia
- The sun's magnetic field is about to flip


Mon 05 August, 2013




Mon 29 July, 2013




Sun 28 July, 2013


Series Six Episode Fifteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, Listener Mailbag, North American report from Frank Howell, K4FMH and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) improves your handy talkie.
- Radio hams get access to 18m EME dish
- The dangers of lithium batteries
- Special event station - PA1813A
- 70-year-old Radio Ham's epic voyage
- EMCOMMWEST 2013 cancelled
- HAARP facility shuts down
- Australian Remembrance Day Contest 2013
- Ham radio couple in Ghana
- Ham Radio satellite operation from Guernsey
- Radio Communication Exam Syllabuses


Mon 22 July, 2013




Mon 15 July, 2013




Sun 14 July, 2013


Series Six Episode Fourteen of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news and Ed Durrant (VK2JI) reports from the Amateur / Ham Radio Show - Friedrichshafen.
- UK Radio Ham plans Lunar CubeSat
- 915-921 MHz to be licence exempt in UK
- Olivier ON4EI back in Ireland
- Australian SKI DXepedition
- British Railways Amateur Radio Society GX4LMR
- Air waves are affecting the Airways
- 15-year-old develops body heat powered flashlight
- The CCXD Award - the ultimate award


Mon 08 July, 2013




Mon 01 July, 2013




Sun 30 June, 2013


Series Six Episode Thirteen of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- RSGB Centenary
- New GB3WGI 144MHz transatlantic beacon goes live with G2FKZ legacy funding
- Dot, dash, full stop: Telegram service ends
- Moon bounce from Antarctica
- Duhallow Repeater Group
- 70MHz DXpedition to EU-013 Jersey
- 3rd UK High Altitude Society Conference
- California Radio Hams claim 77 GHz world record
- Band allocation at 5 MHz for Samoa
- 5 GHz Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications
- Google Project Loon using 2400 and 5800 MHz
Your feedback and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discusses Radio Safety.


Mon 24 June, 2013




Mon 17 June, 2013




Sun 16 June, 2013


Series Six Episode Twelve of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Amateur Radio Club to hold emergency exercise
- UK Amateur Radio Consultations
- Raspberry Eye In The Sky
- Radio Sri Lanka to stop using 7190 kHz
- Awareness drive to revive ham radio
- VHF Radio Hams missing
- Fridge knocks out cell-phone network
- Dutch ham radio trio on Jersey
Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discusses Antenna Analyzers and Ed Durrant (VK2JI) reports from the WIA 2013 AGM in Australia.


Mon 10 June, 2013




Mon 03 June, 2013




Sun 02 June, 2013


Series Six Episode Eleven of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Fox-1 has a launch date!
- Israel on 5 MHz with 8 channels
- Ham Radio your free social network tool
- South African 5 MHz operation - interesting propagation paths
- ZS2X VHF beacon now covering most of South Africa
- Oklahoma storm - Radio Hams respond
- Radio News in Irish
- Combining Software Defined Radios and Smart Phones
Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reviews Slow Scan TV (SSTV) and a report from our north American correspondent Frank Howell (K4FMH).


Mon 27 May, 2013




Mon 20 May, 2013




Sun 19 May, 2013


Series Six Episode Ten of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- British Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society Change
- Help Hurricane Net Control Stations
- Cambodia and possible Myanmar op
- VK9 now SOTA classified
- New 24 GHz EME world record
- South Africa allocates two 5 MHz channels
- VO-52 satellite completes eight years in orbit
- VK hams invited to use VI 103 WIA
- Raising the public profile of Amateur Radio
- Isle of Man special callsign
- SSB using a Raspberry Pi
- HamTV from the International Space Station
North American report from Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discusses Squelch Systems


Thu 16 May, 2013



Tue 14 May, 2013



Mon 13 May, 2013







Sat 11 May, 2013



Thu 09 May, 2013






Mon 06 May, 2013




Sun 05 May, 2013


Series Six Episode Nine of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- The P5 Project
- RILGES East Sussex Repeater Group
- New Amateur Radio Club for Bath
- New QRSS/WSPR ham radio kit
- Free WARD certificate
- South African Hams to get 472 kHz license
- ZB2TEN beacon is now fully operational
- Ham Radio 50 MHz operation in New Zealand
- MB7IDA - Danbury Echolink frequency change
- Taxi drivers fined for using GPS Jammers
- Norfolk Island
- Isle of Skye activation
- Queen's Award for Wood & Douglas
Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) joins us to discuss International Amateur / Ham Radio Beacon Project plus Austalian report from Ed Durrant (VK2JI) and our new north American correspondent Frank Howell (K4FMH)


Mon 29 April, 2013




Mon 22 April, 2013




Sun 21 April, 2013


Series Six Episode Eight of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Boston Marathon All Hams Reported Safe
- First Cuba to EI contact on FO-29
- Radio hams active in Argentina floods
- Radio Ham named to Senior State Department Telecom post
- Irish entries wanted for Youngsters On The Air
- Ham radio club's 90th birthday
- Warwick University students fly CubeSat
- The Michael Owen Plaque
- UK 434 MHz balloons head for Poland
- UKQRM launches public facing website
- Inner Hebrides on Ham Radio Satellites
- VK5 National and Conservation Parks Award
Listener mailbag feedback and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) talks to the Cambs-Hams about their upcomg DXpedition to Mull.


Mon 15 April, 2013




Mon 08 April, 2013




Sun 07 April, 2013


Series Six Episode Seven of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- UK Budget to impact Ham Radio?
- National broadcasters reduce shortwave broadcast
- Looming loss of 2300-2302 MHz
- PLC for Smart Meters?
- Fall in UK amateur radio exams
- Raspberry Pi as WSPR transmitter up to 250 MHz
- 2000km DX using the Raspberry Pi
- World Amateur Radio Day 2013
- Radio Ham wins AF Harvey Engineering Research Prize
- Lighthouses having their first activation
- VK National Field Day
Listener mailbag feedback and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discusses amateur / ham radio scanners.


Mon 01 April, 2013




Mon 25 March, 2013




Sun 24 March, 2013


Series Six Episode Six of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Australian Broadcaster Condemns Chinese radio jamming
- Digital Modes for France
- Thailand plans for digital radio
- Florida Radio Ham issued $25,000 fine
- Man pleads guilty to receiving stolen antenna
- Re-introduction of the DVRPTR_V1 Boards as a Low Cost Solution for Building Hotspots, Repeaters and Stand-alone Repeaters
- Sandford Mill Radio Museum Open Day
- Boom microphone donated to National VOA Museum
- UK Ham wins Cass Award
- Radio Hams ready for Great Utah Shake-Out
- Radio Hams test APRS underground
- PAøøKING, special call for a King
Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) reviews using a Raspberry Pi DVAP Hotspot and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discuses Capacitors


Mon 18 March, 2013




Mon 11 March, 2013




Sun 10 March, 2013


Series Six Episode Five of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Pat Hawker MBE G3VA Silent Key
- Ham radio club to celebrate Legion birthday
- The VK0RTM 6m beacon on air
- Shortwave radios banned in Zimbabwe
- Beijing jamming BBC World Service
- St Patrick's Day special event
- Amateur radio association raising funds
- UK amateur radio licences fail to expire
- Review of Amateur Radio Exam Questions
- WSPR on the Raspberry Pi
- Mariana Islands
Your feedback and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) reviews Android Apps for your tablet.


Mon 04 March, 2013




Mon 25 February, 2013




Sun 24 February, 2013


Series Six Episode Four of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- SA ham elected to First Class Operators Club
- Echolink Node on a Raspberry
- STRaND-1 amateur radio smartphone CubeSat to launch 25 February
- Pirates brought to task
- Renewal of Irish Amateur Radio Licences
- Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club at the Rosebud KiteFest
- Mountain Goat award for Welsh radio amateur
- Lottery grant to preserve wartime Ashdown Forest radio transmitter
- Statement about Radio Amateurs' Advanced Examination in Northern Ireland
- 100 Years of Leicester Radio Society (G3LRS)
- Ham radio operators to install radio at Community Church
Your feedback and Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discuss completing your Amateur / Ham Radio Project.


Mon 18 February, 2013




Mon 11 February, 2013




Sun 10 February, 2013


Series Six Episode Three of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Tasmanian Bush Fires operation
- WICEN involvement in flooding
- Uganda DXpedition
- Arnhem Zoo special event
- United Nations Radio - World Radio Day Stamps
- FCC to modernize Ham Radio rules
- Australia’s first amateur satellite
- VK Mini Contest University ready to go
- Global Amateur Radio Emergency Conference - 2013
- OZ7IGY - 4m beacon now on Next Generation Beacons platform
- Italian Radio Hams on 70 MHz
- Ham Radio Satellite Explorer App
Martin Butler (M1MRB & W9ICQ) discuss Coax Myths


Mon 04 February, 2013




Mon 28 January, 2013




Sun 27 January, 2013


Series Six Episode Two of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- RSGB 5 MHz Working Group disbanded
- Ofcom testing DAB+ in the Brighton area
- Australian given an AMSAT accolade
- The Shelby Hamfest is back
- Canvey Radio Rally
- FCC Amateur Radio Service enforcement actions
- Icelandic Radio Hams get 472 kHz band
- New 5 MHz Channels in Eire
- Full 5 MHz allocation for Greenland
- 5.3 MHz in Sweden
- Android Smartphones include 70cm Radio
Listener mailbag and Chris Howard, 2E0CTH provides an introduction to repeaters.


Mon 21 January, 2013




Mon 14 January, 2013




Sun 13 January, 2013


Series Six Episode One of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Library receives Ham Radio books
- Attracting newcomers to Ham Radio
- A multi-purpose portable satellite station
- End of the World Station contacts OSCAR Satellite
- GB3JB - Off-The-Air
- Irish radio amateurs get new MF allocation
- DL50FRANCE
- Higher power trial in Australia
- Tasmanian bushfire disaster
- Counterfeit Icom exploding battery alert
- Mayor visits amateur radio station G100RSGB
listener mailbag and Australia update from Ed Durrent VK2JI and Martin reviews antennas.


Mon 07 January, 2013




Mon 31 December, 2012




Sun 30 December, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Seven of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Norman Woodland - Barcode inventor dies
- Transatlantic high altitude balloon bursts
- The Gathering - Irish amateur radio special event
- ILLW attracts more entries
- Limited time offer - VI4ASJ
- Ofcom thanks Radio Amateurs for Olympic support
- Potential interference sources identified
- MoD to auction off radio spectrum
- Dutch Military still insist on 915 MHz
- VK hams gain 472-479KHz band but lose 420-430MHz
- Pasta-shaped radio waves allows infinite channels
- APRS iGate built using a Raspberry Pi
Listener mailbag and Martin sets radio goals for 2013


Mon 24 December, 2012




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Sun 16 December, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Six of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Issues with Northern Ireland Amateur Radio Exams
- ACMA warning about non-compliant goods
- VK5VF Adelaide beacons back on air
- Taiwan Radio Hams seek additional allocations
- FreeDV Ham Radio digital voice software
- GB2BP QRT
- Ofcom announces additional 5 MHz channels
- Update from Campbell Island DX
Listener mailbag and Martin reviews the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio


Sun 02 December, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Five of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- The BBC broadcast morse code for 90th anniversary
- ReconRobotics to use 70cm band
- New Chinese Data Mode CP-16
- White Space Devices Consultation
- New owner for Linear Amp UK
- Call to urgent action on 5 MHz
- Buddies in the Caribbean heading back to St. Lucia
- Radio Hams first to discover disappearance of Sandy Island
- N0D special event station celebrating the End of the World
- ZL9HR - They're on their way!
Listener mailbag and Martin interviews Robert Chipperfield (M0VFC) about the Tristan da Cunha DXpedition


Sun 18 November, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Four of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Antenna masts and NSW planning law reform
- Amateur Radio club wants weather transmitter in Minden
- World DX Club to close down
- VooDoo in Liberia
- Successful DXpedition to Herm Island
- China name change and focus
- Mysterious Chinese signals on radio bands
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Short path propagation charts from the UK
- Radio switchover delayed as listeners shun digital
listener mailbag Ed Durrant (VK2JI/VK2ARE) interviews Tommy VK2IR, DX'Pedition leader and organiser for the Campbell Island DX'Pedition plus Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) reviews the Kempton Park Rally.


Sun 04 November, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Three of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Ham radio back in vogue at St. Charles High School
- New Zealand hopes to get 50-51 MHz
- Ofcom - ECC Decision on AM SSB CB apparatus
- Pico Amateur Radio Balloons
- PRISM available for Amateur Radio AX.25 Packet
- Clipperton Island DXpedition
- 100 MHz to 6 GHz Transceiver Project for $300
Listener mailbag and Martin (M1MRB) reveiws Amateur Radio eBooks.


Sun 21 October, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-Two of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- New IARU R3 Chairman
- FCC to allow additional emission types
- 14 year-old Indian ham gets Diamond DXCC
- ILLW draws attention to lighthouses
- Conway Reef DXpedition
- GB3NC back in service
- Spring VHF-UHF Field Day
Listener mailbag and Tom Samacicio (KB4HQA) from HQA Radio and Martin (M1MRB) reports from the RSGB convention.


Sun 07 October, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty-One of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- RSARS e-docs library available online
- 2012 Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award
- Chinese student club complete in CQWW DX SSB Contest
- Emergency wireless system to close
- Sweden loses 2.3 GHz band
- Dundalk Amateur Radio Theory Classes
- FITSAT-1 – signal reports requested
- First RSGB ARDF world champion
Listener mailbag and Chris Howard (2E0CTH) reviews a Homebrew Voice Keyer.


Sun 23 September, 2012


Series Five Episode Twenty of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Amateur Radio Astronomy
- Two commercial operations evicted from amateur bands
- Icom UK releases Amateur Radio IP Software
- Banbury Canal Day
- California QSO Party
- 3D2C DXpedition to Conway Reef
- End of an era for MKARS at Bletchley Park
- First Thames Amateur Radio Group Meeting
Listener mailbag and Martin (M1MRB) discusses operating aboard


Sun 09 September, 2012


Series Five Episode Nineteen of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Emergency Network in Dominican Republic activated
- Hams come online to help with Asia disasters
- Philippine Radio Hams get 7200-7300 kHz
- PB100, Netherlands Special Event
- Dublin Bus celebrates its 25th birthday
- Region 1 EMC WG to asked to reconsider PLT policy
- Repeater Directory Android App now available
- Coastal station VIP marks its 100 years
- Broadcaster vacates 40m amateur band
- Has 2O12L broken a world record?
Listener mailbag and Martin (M1MRB) interviews Julius D Jones (W2IHY) about good audio.


Sun 26 August, 2012


Series Five Episode Eighteen of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- New Section Boundaries for Ontario
- Radio Exam Question Updates
- Floods in the Philippines hit Manilla
- Father and Son complete SOTA England
- Vanity call sign fee to increase
- Retaining New and Young Radio Amateurs
- QST Managing Editor killed in house fire
- SU30ASR Special Event
- QST Managing Editor killed in house fire
- Amateur Radio Technical Article Archive
- Radio Amateur reaches Mongolia in Fiat Panda
- Operations at 2O12L
Listener mailbag and Ed Durrant VK2ARE reports from Australia and Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) are joined in a South London Amateur Radio Roundtable with John Stacy, Chris Howard (2E0CTH) and Martin Rothwell M0SGL).


Sun 12 August, 2012


Series Five Episode Seventeen of the ICQ Podcast has been released. The latest news, listener mailbag and Chris Howard, 2E0CTH reports from the last day of the radio special events station for the Olympic torch relay and Pete M0PSX reports from 2O12L, the special event station for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- Tethersat-1 & 2 to test Electrodynamic Tether Propulsion
- German needed for Madeira contest team
- Ofcom licence exempt consultation
- New Russian Satellite RS-40
- New version of CWWAV
- SA Electronic Communications Amendment Bill
- GB2EIJ Essex International Jamboree
- Writtle Calling celebrates 90th anniversary of 2MT
- Lasting Moments of First Excitement
Listener mailbag and Chris Howard, 2E0CTH reports from the last day of the radio special events station for the Olympic torch relay and Pete M0PSX reports from 2O12L, the special event station for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

