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, 20 October 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 441 - UK Ham Fest 2024 Part 2

In this episode, we join Martin 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 UK Ham Fest 2024 Part 2.

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: -

  • An Incredible Amateur Radio Rescue Story
  • WRTC and WRL Announce Partnership to Launch New Live Ham Radio Competition Technology
  • Balloon to Take Ham Payloads Aloft in South Africa
  • Hams Respond to 2nd Hurricane in Southern US
  • Jamboree On The Air EME Event
  • Volunteer as an RSGB Youth Champion
  • New ARDC Director of Technology

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

Sunday, 6 October 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 440 - UK Ham Fest 2024 Part1

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 UK Ham Fest 2024 Part1

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: -

  • PRESENTER OPINION : The ARRL elections this year are a sham?
  • UK, NZ Hams Mark 100 Years of Two-Way Radio Communication
  • US Lawmakers Wait to Vote on AM Radio Legislation
  • Hamsci Researcher Reports on Space-Weather Monitoring Tool
  • Dozens of Radio Stations Were Knocked Off the Air by Helene
  • Russia and Belarus eligible again for the CQ WW Contest Awards
  • RSGB Response to Ofcom Consultation concerning the 2.3GHz band
  • Chasing Cornwallis Challenge Continues
  • FCC Escalates Enforcement of Pirate Radio in Miami, NYC Metro Area

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

Sunday, 22 September 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 439 - Amateur Radio Book Review 2024

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 Little Amateur Radio Book 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: -

  • ARRL Defends 902-928 Amateur Radio Band
  • FT8 - SUPERFOX Cracked
  • National Preparedness Month: Ensuring Family Safety
  • Canadian Teens Gain Licenses After Ham Radio Coursework
  • Sri Lankan Girl Guides Find Power in Ham Radio
  • New ACMA Licensing Fees
  • UK Paper Amateur Radio Exams to End

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

Sunday, 8 September 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 438 - Huntsville Hamfest 2024

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Colin Butler M6BOY 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 Huntsville Hamfest 2024

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: -

  • ARRL IT Security Incident - Report to Members
  • PRESENTER OPINION : ARRL IT Security Incident
  • The RSGB is getting ready for National Coding Week
  • Children's Museum Provides A Spectrum Of Experience
  • Silent Key Who Made A Difference
  • Route 66 On The Air 2024
  • Yaesu, Icom & Kenwood Feature New Transceivers at Ham Fair Japan
  • Transistor Promises Faster, More Energy-Efficient Operation

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

 

Sunday, 25 August 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 437 - The Incredible Story of G2NM

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 The incredible story of G2NM

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: -

  • Solar Cycle 25 Producing Record High Sunspot Numbers
  • New York High School Helps License Amateur Radio Operators
  • Ofcom has Released a New Video on Amateur Radio Licence Revalidation
  • New Shortwave Transmitter for Radio New Zealand
  • Arctic Circle Broadcasts to Debut as Longwave Radio
  • Merchant Navy Day Special Event
  • ARRL Expands Publications Archive
  • RSGB Morse Competency tests at National Hamfest

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


Monday, 12 August 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 436 - Cyber Security in a Ham Radio World

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 Cybersecurity in a Ham Radio World.

We would like to thank Dino Papas KL0S, Nigel Wells (2w0cgm) 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: -

  • Broadcast networks to spread Australian broadcast FM and TV coverage
  • ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology Adds Third Level
  • Spacex Gives Details Of Spacecraft To De-Orbit ISS
  • College Ham Club ‘found’ During Renovation
  • WRTC Spots To Be Sold To Highest Bidder
  • Celebrating the Dawn of Mass Global Communication
  • Spectrum Conference 2024
  • Churches and Chapels on the Air 2024

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


Saturday, 27 July 2024

ICQPodcast Episode 435 - Behind the Scenes of Running a Special Event Station

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 a discussion on Behind the Scenes of an Amateur / Ham Radio Special Event Station.

We would like to thank D Renton, Roy Jones, Frank Westphal (k6fw1), Simon Wilton (VA3SII and G7HCD), Denny Morrison (GM1BAN), Stephen Leeman (sm5yra), 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

News stories include: -

  • ARRL on The Weather Channel
  • Band Use by Canadian Hams: Results from the national RAC Survey 2021
  • ARRL Board Completes 2024 Second Meeting, Approves Report to Advance a 3-Year Strategy
  • First M17 Based Radios Begin Shipping
  • From Hackers to Hams? Sure!
  • Broadcasters Grapple With Global IT Outage
  • RSGB Convention Update 2024
  • International Dog Day Special Event Highlights Need for Rescue Efforts
  • Telford Hamfest

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