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, 14 July 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 434 - Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2024

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 a report from Ed Durrant DD5LP from Ham Radio Friedrichshafen.

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: -


  • Direct to Full syllabus v2.0
  • YOTA Camp Shack Named In Memory Of Bob Heil, K9EID (Sk)
  • Spacex Awarded Contract To De-Orbit ISS
  • NTS Performance Analysis Tool in Development
  • Hams Intervene In Youth-On-Youth Violence In India
  • ARRL Logbook of The World Returns to Service
  • RSGB British Science Week Challenge
  • MESAT1 Amateur Satellite in Orbit
  • HamSCI Makes Significant Impact at the NSF's Annual CEDAR Workshop


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


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

 

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/


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 

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  

Sunday, 19 May 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 430 - Feedback

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 Your Feedback.

We would like to thank Fadel Derry (M0SFD) 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: -

  • Historic Solar Storms Produce Worldwide HF Radio Blackouts
  • ARRL Volunteers Obtain Ham Exemption to Pennsylvania Handsfree Law
  • Company Announces Bluetooth Connection to Satellite
  • THE Newest Vehicle for Code has 4-Wheel Drive
  • ARRL Systems Service Disruption
  • 2024 Amateur Radio Software Award Announced
  • UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon

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


Sunday, 5 May 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 429 - Marconi Day Fun

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 Marconi Day Fun.

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: -

  • MFJ Ceasing On-Site Production
  • California Radio Club Faces Homelessness
  • Debate Reopens Over AM Radio's Future In Cars
  • Hams Prepare for SOS Radio Week
  • Updated Spectrum Analyser Software for SDRplay RSPs
  • UK Radio Syllabus v1.6 Published

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