ICQ Amateur Radio Podcast
- February 22, 2026
- ICQPodcast Episode 477 - ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes.
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- Victory in Scotland for Amateur's Tower Installation
- Hams Respond to Tragedy In Chilean Andes
- Indiana BMV Unveils New Amateur Radio License Plate
- Not Moonbounce, Rather Building- And Pedestrian-Bounce
- HAM Radio Operators Bridge UP200 Communications
- Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House
- Amateur Radio Software Award Nominations Open
- Construction Competition in UK Eyes Maker Community
- Ofcom Approves VMO2's Request to Provide Satellite Connectivity to UK Smartphones
- February 8, 2026
- ICQPodcast Episode 476 - QRV App
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is QRV App
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Details of the QRV App, and how to claim your free trail can be found at - https://www.icqpodcast.com/download-the-show
- Thailand's KNACKSAT-2 CubeSat Preparing for Deployment from the ISS
- RSGB Band Plans: Key Changes You Need to Know
- Radio Club Keeping Communication Open During Extreme Weather
- Amazon Asks FCC for 2-Year Extension in Leo Satellite Deployment Deadline, Citing a Rocket Shortage
- World Thinking Day
- Student Coding Competition is Underway - $25,000 Award
- Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL
- 3Y0K Bouvet 2026
- January 25, 2026
- ICQPodcast Episode 475 - Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is 475 - Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m.
We would like to thank Jeremy Reese (N8YP), John R Stengel (W8UC) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Biggest solar storm in 20 years hits Earth
- Can Ham Radio Help Taiwan Survive?
- UK Regulator Eyes Frequency-Sharing By Devices
- German Amateurs' Access To 70 Mhz Band In Limbo
- SOTA 2026 Challenge Brings Back Activity to 2m/70cm SSB/CW
- New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of 13th February 2026
- Maritime Radio Days 2026 April
- Silent Key's Rig Donated to Assist American Red Cross
- January 11, 2026
- ICQPodcast Episode 474 - New Radio Shack Additions
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is New Radio Shack Additions.
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- Easing The Way For Blind Hams To Use Digital Modes
- AMSAT Youth Initiative Takes a Closer Look at Climate Change
- New Zealand Hams Use "ZM" Prefix for Centenary Year
- Starlink is Lowering Thousands of Satellites' Orbits to Reduce the Risk of Collisions
- Broadcast Marks Historic Radio Site's 100th year
- FCC Reminds Experimental HF Stations to Identify Themselves
- 2026 is ARRL's Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs
- HamSCI Speaker Series Explores WSPR Spectral Width
- First Desecheo Island Activation Since 2009
- December 27, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 473 - Is AI About to Kill Ham Radio?
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is, Is AI about to kill Ham Radio?
We would like to thank Richard French (M7GET) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- December 13, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 472 - Does a Ham Need a Thermal Camera?
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Do I need a Thermal Camera?
We would like to thank Sean Borgerson (KK7OVF) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- "Space Sailors" Seeking Download Help from Ham Radio Operators
- ARISS Video Promotes School Contacts Through ISS and Amateur Radio
- New Restrictions for Short-Range UHF Radios in Germany
- Indian Amateurs Help a Woman Lost in Bangladesh
- Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT - Silent Key
- First HamTV Transmission from ISS Since 2018
- SAQ Grimeton to Transmit CW Message
- November 30, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 471 - Krampus event and Yaseu UK
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Krampus event and Yaseu UK
We would like to thank Pete Leng (ZL4TE), Daniel Robson (GM6CMQ) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Happy 12th Birthday to AO-73 (FUNcube-1)
- Neural Codec Called 'Milestone' for Digital Voice
- Pirate Radio Broadcaster Agrees To $7,200 Payment
- Opinion: futureGEO is the Most Important Amateur Radio Initiative of this Decade. Why is no one Talking About it?
- Yasme Grant Supports Hams' Initiatives at Bangladesh Universities
- Santa Net Returns for 20th Consecutive Year
- The RSGB Accessibility Champion
- FT8 Warning to UK Hams
- November 16, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 470 - Going to Bouvet Island
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Going to Bouvet Island.
We would like to thank Koos Van Den Hout (PE4KH), Anonymous Donor, Dave Renton (G1REN), Michael Nutt (K3LOE) and Michael Currier-Casavant (N1XRR) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Eakinomics: Time to Jettison Legacy FCC Rules
- 2025 "Dream Rig" Essay Contest for Young Ham Radio Operators
- Australian Band Plan Gets Sweeping Review
- Mountain Radio Challenge Tests Skills, Propagation
- DRM Says It's the Best Choice for Digital Radio in India
- ISS SSTV Event to Celebrate 25 Years of the International Space Station
- NARA Hosts Club Week Special Event
- November 2, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 469 - Club Open Day and Radio Centre Win Award
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Club open day and RSGB win an award.
We would like to thank Walter Turner (W8LN), Walter Washburn (KT0D), David LeBlanc (KF7KAF), Frank Westphal (K6FW), Nicholas Bradley (G4IWO) and Ken DeLap II (KX9U) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free.
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- Ham to Chair Newly Created University Department
- Reminder: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies
- Young Amateurs Learn New Modes for Emcomm
- No, SDRs Haven't Ruined DX'ing
- Astronomy Trade Fair to Debut at Ham Radio Friedrichshafen
- YOTA Month: Book Your GB25YOTA Operating
- Is AO-7 Still the Oldest Satellite?
- Latvia's Hams Honor Nation's First Broadcast Radio at 100
- October 19, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 468 - Portable Power
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Portable Power.
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- FCC Denies Approval of 4 Chinese-Owned Electronics Labs
- What ChatGPT Would do to Attract Young People to Amateur Radio
- Do we even need QST?
- Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data
- Japanese CubeSats Deployed from ISS
- Zoe Rodriguez Named 2025 Craigie Memorial Educator
- ARRL Year of the Club Newsletter Contest - Call for Submissions
- October 5, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 467 - Allan Wiener WBCQ
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Allan Wiener WBCQ.
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- September 21, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 466 - UK Hamfest Review Part Two
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is UK Hamfest Review Part Two.
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- All Amateur Radio Licenses in Equatorial Guinea re Temporarily Suspended
- CubeSats to Deploy from ISS on 19 September 2025
- FCC Grants Limited Use of Amateur Bands to AST Spacemobile
- Doubts About Solar Cycle Prediction Methodology
- UK Regulator Mulls Satellite-to-Cell Phone Service
- Icom UK Supports The Scouts with IC-9700 Radio for JOTA Activities
- New Book Release: ARRL On the Air Yearbooks
- Fire Prevention Week Special Event
- Antenna Removal Takes Away Amateur Life
- RSGB Outreach Team Launches its First Official DMR Youth Net
- September 14, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 465 - UK Hamfest Review Part One
In this special release episode, we review the first part of our Interviews from UK Hamfest 2025, including the big hardware announcement from ICOM, the IC7300 MK2.
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- September 7, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 464 - Q&A Plus
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Q&A Plus.
We would like to thank Simon Wilton (G7HCD) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Hurricane Watch Net Marks 60 Years of Service
- Resilience Through Amateur Radio for National Preparedness Month 2025
- Hams Help Sonoma Springs Residents with GMRS
- A Radio Homecoming, One Century Later
- Ocean Washes Away Almost All Expeditioners' Equipment
- NASA Seeks Volunteers to Track Orion Spacecraft in 2026
- WRTC 2026 Announces PRIME Sponsor!
- Icom Unveils the IC-7300MK2 — The Evolution of a HF Legend!
- Hans Summers, G0UPL Confirmed as the RSGB Convention After-Dinner Speaker
- ESC Announces Updated Version of the Direct to Full Syllabus
- UK National Hamfest Pre-Show Walkaround Video
- August 24, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 463 - Handheld LCR Meter
In this episode, we join Martin Butler Martin Butler M1MRB, Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Handheld LCR Meter
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- Two new RSGB activities for National Coding Week
- Hams Over IP Invites Hamshack Hotline Users to Apply
- US Legacy Weather Satellites Being Decommissioned
- South Florida Pirate Radio Operator Arrested on Felony Charge
- TAP: A Morse Alternative Mode for HAM Radio Operators
- Women in Amateur Radio Panel at RSGB Convention in October
- Radio Club of America Technical Symposium Registration is Open
- Bochum Space Days 2025
- Telford Hamfest
- August 10, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 462 - Service Aids
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Service Aids.
We would like to thank Charles Carter (AA0RI), John A. D. Andrea Snr (AA5JD), Roy Jones (VK6RR) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- A Lightweight M17 Hotspot
- Joint India-Us Satellite Eyes Natural Disasters
- Two WW2-Era Code-Related Events - One For Navajo Code Talkers, Another For Enigma Machine
- Pakistan Hikes Radio-Related Fees
- HamTV is Active on the International Space Station
- Radio Alpha, the ARRL Museum and Research Library
- India, Sweden Introduce New Callsign Suffixes, Prefixes
- RSGB National Radio Centre Tourist Award
- PRESENTER OPINION : Go to Church on Sept 13th 2025…and Bring an HF Radio!
- July 27, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 461 - Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part Two
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part Two
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- Hams Decode SSMIS Satellite Data Removed by DoD, NOAA
- MMDVM Project Drops Support for M17 Mode
- M17 Foundation Responds to Statements made by MMDVM Project Maintainer
- 23cm Restrictions To Be Imposed In Europe
- Safety Stand-Down: Look Up and Live
- Canadian Amateurs in Yukon Territory Get Separate Section
- The RSGB Releases High-Contrast Logbook to Improve Accessibility
- National Bodies Protect 70cm Band
- July 13, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 460 - Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part One
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025 Part One.
We would like to thank Dino Papas (KL0S), Philip Heckingbottom (VK6ADF) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
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PRSENTER OPINION : Is it time to bring back the club leadership course?
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Volunteers Bring Last Commercial Maritime Station Back on Air for 26th Year
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- June 29, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 459 - Kit Building Advice
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Kit Building Advice.
We would like to thank Denny Morrison (GM1BAN) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- Exam Standards Committee Annual Report
- Radio Signals Have 'Upward Propagation' Through Ice, Stone
- Wireless Institute of Australia Highlights Concerns Regarding IARU Restructuring Plan
- Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC
- ARRL Announces Logbook of The World® Systems Upgrade
- Local, County, and State Governments Proclaim Value of Amateur Radio
- 2025 ARRL Field Day this Weekend
- June 15, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 458 - Xiegu G90 One Year On
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Xiegu G90 one year on.
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- Shame on the ARRL Again
- Iranian Special Event Station Honours Persian Gulf History
- Indiana Emcomm Group in Debate Over Digital Switch
- Broadcast Honors Armstrong's Demo of FM Radio
- 13 Colonies Event Founder Passing the Reins After 16 Years
- Father's Day activity at the RSGB National Radio Centre
- Ham Radio Ireland Magazine
- June 1, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 457 - Making 433 Come Alive
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Making 433 Come Alive
We would like to thank John Mendez (KJ5JDM), Mariusz Kliber (G5ANT) along with our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate
- ARRL Influence Over IARU Could be Reduced with Proposed Restructuring
- On-Loan DMR Kit Starts Young UK Hams On Their Journeys
- Special Event Follows Trail of 19th Century Explorers
- RETEVIS Launches High-Power Portable Repeater, Transforming Off-Grid Communication
- U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers
- Newcomer Survey 2021-22 Results
- New Book Release - Using the Baofeng® Radio
- RSGB 2025 Convention
- ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June
- May 18, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 456 - Are Radio Scanners Still Relevant?
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MN and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Are Radio Scanners Still Relevant?
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- IARU Considers Consolidation
- Weather-Watching Satellites Entering End-of-Life Stage
- University Station Activates to Welcome New Pope
- New Grant Boosts Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications
- City Police Stations Prepare to Add Amateur Radio
- Record Number of Licence Test-Takers in Bangladesh
- Promote Your Club's 2025 ARRL Field Day With Posters
- The RSGB EMC Committee has Updated Leaflets on Mains Wiring and Earthing Requirements
- Help the RSGB celebrate International Women in Engineering Day
- May 4, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 455 - Choose the Right Microphone
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Choose the Right Microphone.
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- April 20, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 454 - Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review.
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- Efforts to Save Marconi Towers in Canada
- Hams Invited to Monitor Meteor Scatter Events
- Ham Radio News Presenter Retires At 101
- This Battery Looks Good on Paper Because it's Paper
- Zero Retries Newsletter Hosting Inaugural Conference
- South African Radio League Commits to Helping Continent's Less-Developed Nations
- RSGB Board Chair and Vice Chair Announced
- RAC Votes to Cancel Attendance at Hamvention
- April 6, 2025
- ICQPodcast Episode 453 - Q and A Spring 2025
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Q and A
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