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ICQ Podcast S06 E02 – Introduction to Repeaters (27 January 2013)
Series Six Episode Two of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- RSGB 5 MHz Working Group disbanded
- Ofcom testing DAB+ in the Brighton area
- Australian given an AMSAT accolade
- The Shelby Hamfest is back
- Canvey Radio Rally
- FCC Amateur Radio Service enforcement actions
- Icelandic Radio Hams get 472 kHz band
- New 5 MHz Channels in Eire
- Full 5 MHz allocation for Greenland
- 5.3 MHz in Sweden
- Android Smartphones include 70cm Radio
Listener mailbag and Chris Howard, 2E0CTH provides an introduction to repeaters.
Series Six Episode One – Antenna Review

Series Six Episode One of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, listener mailbag and Australia update from Ed Durrent VK2JI and Martin reviews antennas.
- Library receives Ham Radio books
- Attracting newcomers to Ham Radio
- Amulti-purpose portable satellite station
- End of the World Station contacts OSCAR Satellite
- GB3JB - Off-The-Air
- Irish radio amateurs get new MF allocation
- DL50FRANCE
- Higher power trial in Australia
- Tasmanian bushfire disaster
- Counterfeit Icom exploding battery alert
- Mayor visits amateur radio station G100RSGB
Ed Durrant VK2JI tip
FreeDV.org - http://www.freedv.org

ICQ Podcast S06 E01 – Antenna Review (13 January 2013)
Series Six Episode One of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Library receives Ham Radio books
- Attracting newcomers to Ham Radio
- A multi-purpose portable satellite station
- End of the World Station contacts OSCAR Satellite
- GB3JB - Off-The-Air
- Irish radio amateurs get new MF allocation
- DL50FRANCE
- Higher power trial in Australia
- Tasmanian bushfire disaster
- Counterfeit Icom exploding battery alert
- Mayor visits amateur radio station G100RSGB
listener mailbag and Australia update from Ed Durrent VK2JI and Martin reviews antennas.
Series Five Episode Twenty-Seven – 2013 Radio Goals

Series Five Episode Twenty-Seven of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, listener mailbag and Martin sets radio goals for 2013
- Norman Woodland - Barcode inventor dies
- Transatlantic high altitude balloon bursts
- The Gathering - Irish amateur radio special event
- ILLW attracts more entries
- Limited time offer - VI4ASJ
- Ofcom thanks Radio Amateurs for Olympic support
- Potential interference sources identified
- MoD to auction off radio spectrum
- Dutch Military still insist on 915 MHz
- VK hams gain 472-479KHz band but lose 420-430MHz
- Pasta-shaped radio waves allows infinite channels
- APRS iGate built using a Raspberry Pi

Martin's Android App tip
EveryCircuit - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.everycircuit#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLmV2ZXJ5Y2lyY3VpdCJd
ICQ Podcast S05 E27 – 2013 Radio Goals (30 December 2012)
Series Five Episode Twenty-Seven of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Norman Woodland - Barcode inventor dies
- Transatlantic high altitude balloon bursts
- The Gathering - Irish amateur radio special event
- ILLW attracts more entries
- Limited time offer - VI4ASJ
- Ofcom thanks Radio Amateurs for Olympic support
- Potential interference sources identified
- MoD to auction off radio spectrum
- Dutch Military still insist on 915 MHz
- VK hams gain 472-479KHz band but lose 420-430MHz
- Pasta-shaped radio waves allows infinite channels
- APRS iGate built using a Raspberry Pi
Listener mailbag and Martin sets radio goals for 2013
Series Five Episode Twenty-Six – Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio

Series Five Episode Twenty-Six of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast has been released. The latest news, listener mailbag and Martin reviews the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio
- Issues with Northern Ireland Amateur Radio Exams
- ACMA warning about non-compliant goods
- VK5VF Adelaide beacons back on air
- Taiwan Radio Hams seek additional allocations
- FreeDV Ham Radio digital voice software
- GB2BP QRT
- Ofcom announces additional 5 MHz channels
- Update from Campbell Island DX

ICQ Podcast S05 E26 – Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio (16 December 2012)
Series Five Episode Twenty-Six of the ICQ Podcast has been released. News Stories include :-
- Issues with Northern Ireland Amateur Radio Exams
- ACMA warning about non-compliant goods
- VK5VF Adelaide beacons back on air
- Taiwan Radio Hams seek additional allocations
- FreeDV Ham Radio digital voice software
- GB2BP QRT
- Ofcom announces additional 5 MHz channels
- Update from Campbell Island DX
Listener mailbag and Martin reviews the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio












