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

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• ITU Corporation Re-purposes Linton Armoury Facility to House Iconic Amateur Radio Manufacturing

• New Regulations for Hams in Norway

• Students are 'Over The Moon'

• Station's Experiments Explore Use of 4m and 8m Bands

• Arrest for Interference with Emergency Radio Channels

• Britain Seeks Views Before it Drops the Hammer on Signal Jammers

• 2026 ARRL Field Day Merch Now Shipping

• VOA Museum Announces Expanded Hours During Hamvention

• Your TP-Link Router is Under Attack from Russian State Hackers

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 Bob K0NR: VHF, Summits and More

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• Hams Respond to Historic Floods in Hawaii
• FCC Warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio Operator for 911 Interference
• Doomsday Radio awakens after 50 Years - Repeats "Degazator"
• Starlink Satellite Broke Apart in Orbit after Suffering an Unexplained "anomaly."
• Cat Pix on the Air CPOTA 2026
• ARISS Outlines Opportunities for Space Station Contacts in 2027

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.

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• 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

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.

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• 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 Honors Military Dogs

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 ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes.

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• Victory in Scotland for Amateur's Tower Installation
• Hams Respond to Tragedy In Chilean Andes
• Indiana BMV Unveils New Amateur Radio License Plate
• Not Moonbounce, Rather Building- And Pedestrian-Bounce
• HAM Radio Operators Bridge UP200 Communications
• Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House
• Amateur Radio Software Award Nominations Open
• Construction Competition in UK Eyes Maker Community
• Ofcom Approves VMO2's Request to Provide Satellite Connectivity to UK Smartphones

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), 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 QRV App

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• Thailand's KNACKSAT-2 CubeSat Preparing for Deployment from the ISS
• RSGB Band Plans: Key Changes You Need to Know
• Radio Club Keeping Communication Open During Extreme Weather
• Amazon Asks FCC for 2-Year Extension in Leo Satellite Deployment Deadline, Citing a Rocket Shortage
• World Thinking Day
• Student Coding Competition is Underway - $25,000 Award
• Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL
• 3Y0K Bouvet 2026

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 475 - Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m.

We would like to thank Jeremy Reese (N8YP), 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

• Biggest solar storm in 20 years hits Earth
• Can Ham Radio Help Taiwan Survive?
• UK Regulator Eyes Frequency-Sharing By Devices
• German Amateurs' Access To 70 Mhz Band In Limbo
• SOTA 2026 Challenge Brings Back Activity to 2m/70cm SSB/CW
• New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of 13th February 2026
• Maritime Radio Days 2026 April
• Silent Key's Rig Donated to Assist American Red Cross