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ICQPodcast Episode 479 – Baofeng UV-5R Mini
March 22nd, 2026 | 
Author: 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
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.
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ICQPodcast Episode 477 – ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes
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
ICQPodcast Episode 476 – QRV App
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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Details of the QRV App, and how to claim your free trail can be found at - https://www.icqpodcast.com/download-the-show
- 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
ICQPodcast Episode 475 – Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m
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
ICQPodcast Episode 474 – New Radio Shack Additions
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 New Radio Shack Additions.
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- Easing The Way For Blind Hams To Use Digital Modes
- AMSAT Youth Initiative Takes a Closer Look at Climate Change
- New Zealand Hams Use "ZM" Prefix for Centenary Year
- Starlink is Lowering Thousands of Satellites' Orbits to Reduce the Risk of Collisions
- Broadcast Marks Historic Radio Site's 100th year
- FCC Reminds Experimental HF Stations to Identify Themselves
- 2026 is ARRL's Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs
- HamSCI Speaker Series Explores WSPR Spectral Width
- First Desecheo Island Activation Since 2009
ICQPodcast Episode 473 – Is AI About to Kill Ham Radio?
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, Is AI about to kill Ham Radio?
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