ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group
The ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group brings amateur radio operators together across DMR, YSF, and D-Star networks. Whether you’re using a hotspot, repeater, or cross-mode setup, you can connect with the ICQPodcast community for regular discussions, QSO chats, and live event coordination.
Updated 15th January 2026 (This page is subject to updates as we implement more digital modes over time.)
Schedule of ICQPodcast Digital Talk Group Nets for 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026 0800 to 1200 UTC
Saturday 7th March 2026 1300 to 1700 UTC
Saturday 4th April 2026 0700 UTC to 1100 UTC
Saturday 2nd May 2026 0700 UTC to 1100UTC
Saturday 6th June 2026 1200 UTC to 1600 UTC
Saturday 4th July 2026 0800 UTC to 1200 UTC
Saturday 1st Aug 2026 0700 UTC to 1100UTC
Saturday 5th September 2026 1200 UTC to 1600 UTC
Saturday 3rd October 2026 0800 UTC to 1200 UTC
Saturday 7th November 2026 0800 to 1200 UTC
ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group Project
The ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group connects amateur radio enthusiasts around the world using DMR, YSF, and D-Star digital networks. It’s a place where listeners and operators can meet, chat, share technical advice, and discuss the latest topics from the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast.
Whether you’re experimenting with a Pi-Star hotspot, operating from a local repeater, or testing cross-mode linking, the ICQPodcast Talk Group gives you an easy way to join the conversation and expand your digital voice experience.
Status Update
ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group Aim
Have a common area where all radio amateurs / Hams can communicate whichever digital voice mode they choose.
To act as an Elmering and feedback area where technical topics can be freely discussed.
As more and more young people join our hobby, they and more likely to embrace Digital Voice modes and the internet because this is current technology.
Why Join the ICQPodcast Talk Group?
Meet ham radio operators worldwide who enjoy digital modes
Discuss recent ICQPodcast episodes in real time
Exchange setup tips for hotspots, antennas, and radios
Take part in live QSO sessions and community events
Learn about emerging digital voice technologies
By joining, you become part of an active and supportive community that shares your passion for experimenting, learning, and advancing the radio hobby.
ICQPodcast Digital Voice TalkGroup Connection Diagram
Last Heard on TG9480 - https://brandmeister.network/?page=lh&DestinationID=9480
The ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group is a unique meeting point for amateur radio enthusiasts using DMR, YSF, and D-Star digital modes. By bridging multiple digital voice systems, the talk group allows seamless global communication among listeners and contributors of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast. Whether you’re experimenting with hotspots, mobile rigs, or repeaters, the ICQPodcast Talk Group is your on-air community for learning, sharing, and connecting through radio innovation.
ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Support
To use a hotspot with BrandMeisters you will need to create a BrandMeisters and add a password for your hotspot.
The ICQPodcast will try and help you with Digital Voice problems, however, we are not experts on all models of radio:
Don’t have a digital voice radio
There is a mobile phone app called Droidstar which will allow you to monitor or take part in QSO’s. This is also worth having as a diagnostic aid, allowing you to hear your voice transmission returning from the network or vice-a-versa.
About the ICQPodcast Digital Voice Network
The ICQPodcast Digital Voice Talk Group is part of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast — a listener-supported project serving the amateur radio community worldwide. By using modern digital voice technologies such as DMR, YSF, and D-Star, the talk group helps bridge global operators and encourages experimentation, learning, and fellowship across every band and mode.
