The Concept

SMART stands for Saturday Morning Amateur Radio Time. The idea is to meet up regularly on a Saturday morning to demonstrate and explain what Amateur Radio is all about. This is a fortnightly pilot starting on the 13th of January 2024 for eight sessions. Should the pilot prove successful it is hoped we can continue showing a fun hobby with a fun way to learn a lot of life skills. A lot of schools are using the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program for teaching. Amateur Radio fits well with these subjects and is a fun way to learn these subjects with real-world applications. As well as covering the main topics of STEM, Amateur Radio also gives a good insight into Languages, Geography and History. These sessions are offered free to members of the public who have an inquiring mind and want to have fun. Many youngsters who had Amateur Radio as their hobby have gone on into successful careers in technical industries.

Sunday 21 April 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 428 - ICQPodcast Live

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 ICQPodcast Live session

We would like to thank Pete Leng (ZL4TE) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

News stories include: -

  • Amateur Radio Saves Family in Death Valley National Park
  • NASA confirms ISS debris hit Florida home
  • Programs for Disabled Amateurs marks 57 Years
  • ESRG March 2024 Key Messages
  • Hytera Communications Banned from Worldwide Sale of 2-Way Radios
  • Ham’s Efforts Help Shed Light on Solar Eclipse
  • Ohio NVIS Day 2024
  • Club Grant Program to Return
  • Radio Communications Foundation Recruiting New Trustees

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


Sunday 7 April 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 427 - Dover Rally with SDRPlay

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Dover Rally with SDRPlay.

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

News stories include: -

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

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

Friday 5 April 2024

World Amateur Radio Day is April 18, 2024

 

World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is celebrated each year on April 18.


The theme for 2024 is, "A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy." The global event covers all of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) regions and spans 2 days: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 0000 UTC to Friday, April 19, 2024, 0000 UTC.


On April 18, 1925, the IARU was formed in Paris and will celebrate its centenary in 2025. American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Co-Founder Hiram Percy Maxim was the organization's first president.


All radio amateurs are invited to take to the airwaves to enjoy the global friendship with other amateurs and to show their skills and capabilities to the public. WARD is not a contest but rather an opportunity to talk about the value of amateur radio to the public and fellow amateur colleagues. It is also a great opportunity to talk about local radio clubs and amateur radio in local media as a lead-up to ARRL Field Day, which is held each year during the fourth full weekend in June. You can also promote your personal WARD activities on social media platforms like X and Facebook by using the hashtag #WorldAmateurRadioDay.


For more ideas and information, visit World Amateur Radio Day (arrl.org).


ARRL

https://www.arrl.org/news/view/world-amateur-radio-day-is-april-18-2024


Sunday 24 March 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 426 - HamSCI Eclipse

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is HamSCI Eclipse.

We would like to thank Winston Lawerence (KD2WLL), Martin Malley (WK0E) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

News stories include: -

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

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