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, 30 June 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 433 - Beginners Fault Finding

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Beginners Fault Finding.

We would like to thank Philip Heckingham (VK6ADF) 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: -

    • ARRL Teachers Institute Kicks Off Summer Cohorts

    • PRESENTER OPINION - Do Hams Still Listen to Shortwave? They do in Canada!

    • YLS Ascend Summits To Be "Queens Of The Mountains"

    • US Military To Improve Tracking Of Hobbyists' Balloons

    • Would AM Mandate Force Carmakers to Scrap Safety Features?

    • Meme Appreciation Month is on the Air

    • GR2HQ Challenge

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

 

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Thursday, 20 June 2024

Japan Tests Suspension of AM Radio Stations

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is testing the impacts of shutting down AM radio stations. For a year-long period beginning this past February, 34 AM radio stations in Japan will shut down for at least a subset of that period. Stations are encouraged to relay programming via channels such as FM, television, and the internet.

The experiment is designed to measure the impact of AM radio going away. Comments from the public are being collected during the period.

Source: RadioWorld

https://daily.hamweekly.com/2024/06/japan-tests-am-radio-station-suspensions/


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Sunday, 16 June 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 432 - Dayton Hamvention 2024 Part 2

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 Dayton Hamvention 2024 Part 2


We would like to thank Ellis Simon (GM4GZW) 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: -

  • ARRL Affiliated Club in MS Donates 3D Printer, Books, to Local Library
  • In Midst of Cyclone, Man Missing for 4 Years Returns Home
  • Changes to the Four-year Planning Rule in England
  • PRESENTER - One-Day Tech Class a Success→
  • Arrl Gives Its Account Of Recent Network Shutdown
  • Russia Withdraws From Worldwide Flora & Fauna
  • Japan Tests Suspension of AM Radio Stations
  • HAM RADIO 2024 is 28-30 June 2024 in Friedrichshafen
  • 2024 ARRL Field Day - Next Weekend
  • Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Announces Scholarship Recipient

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

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Sunday, 2 June 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 431 - Dayton Hamvention 2024 Part 1

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Dayton Hamvention 2024 Part 1.

We would like to thank Tage Carlson (K1SEI) 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: -

  • Hackers Gain Access to ARRL Headquarters-Based Systems
  • RSGB Strategic Priorities Update
  • SDRplay Spectrum Analyser updated to include RSPdx-R2
  • Antenna Damage Forces WWVB To Operate At Reduced Power
  • WKHS High Schoolers Receive CRO Certifications
  • FCC - Public Comment on the effects of the Recent Severe Geomagnetic Storm
  • Nominations for IARU President and Vice President have been Ratified
  • 2024 ARRL Field Day
  • 80th Anniversary of the Allied Assault on Normandy Special Event

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

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