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.

Monday, 30 March 2026


 

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Monday, 23 March 2026

ICQPodcast Episode 479 - Baofeng UV-5R Mini

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 Baofeng UV-5R Mini Review.

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: - 

  • FO-29 Enters Full Sunlight: Veteran Satellite Sees Renewed Activity in 2026
  • New Indiana Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers
  • Radio Interference Has Landed U.S. Airlines With an $8 Million Bill to Fix Faulty Equipment on Boeing 787s
  • Tennessee Approves Credentials for Amateur Radio Technician License
  • 630M at Dayton Hamvention
  • New Microwave Capabilities for the NRC
  • Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026
  • Judge Orders Voice Of America Back On The Air
  • WRTC 2026 Not Permitting National Flags, Symbols

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

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Sunday, 8 March 2026

ICQPodcast Episode 478 - QRP Labs Q&A

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 QRP Labs Q&A.

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: -

  • Hams Help Forecasters with Real-Time Data on Northeast Blizzard
  • Hamclock Users Get Free Backend Server
  • Drone Video Captures East Texas Hot Air Balloon Rescue at 1,100 Feet
  • Listen out for RSGB President operating as GB5CC
  • British Science Week: What Are Your Plans?
  • Astro Pi Mission Zero Challenge Offers Youth Chance to Run Code Aboard ISS
  • RAC Names Recipients of Amateur of the Year Award 2025
  • K9 Veterans Day Activation Honours Military Dogs

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