ICQPodcast Joins Speakers at QSO Expo

The ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast will be among 87 Speakers who will be presenting at this weekends QSO Expo Event - 13-14th March 2021.

Known for generating thoughts and debate, we will be discussing Re-branding Amateur / Ham Radio.

Our presentation will be one of 87 to be delivered over the weekend. Whether new to ham radio or years of experience, you’ll find many fascinating topics. And since it’s impossible to watch all the Live presentations of interest, all presentations will be available anytime through 12th April 2021.

With Exhibitor booths, discussions, thought provoking and prizes from Elecraft and Flexradio, there will be something for everyone.

Throughout the event, ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Presenters will be available to meet from our virtual stand. We really hope you come along and join us.

Get your ticket - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com

Maritime Radio Day is Set for April

The 10th anniversary of Maritime Radio Day (MRD) will take place from 1200 UTC on April 14 to 2200 UTC on April 15. The annual event commemorates nearly 90 years of wireless service for seafarers. Radio amateurs and shortwave listeners are welcome and should register in advance by April 1.

Stations such as coastal radio stations and ships may participate only if operated by former commercial or Navy operators, or by radio technicians who worked on the installation and/or maintenance of naval equipment. Former Merchant Marine Radio Operators or former Ship’s Electronic Technicians are encouraged to participate.

All traffic must occur around the following international naval frequencies on amateur radio bands: 1824 kHz; 3520 kHz; 7020 kHz; 10,118 kHz; 14,052 kHz; 21,052 kHz, and 28,052 kHz. The primary working frequency is 14,052 kHz. There is no power limit. Participants exchange QSA (signal strength, 1-5), QRK (readability, 1-5), name, call sign of last or favourite ship/aircraft/maintenance company, and “additionally a tr, msg and/or a QTC, if you like.”

Maritime Radio Day - http://mrd.sfk-bremen.com/mrd_attention.php

Essex Ham Annual Survey on Exams

The focus of this year's survey from Essex Ham is the amateur radio exams

If you have any thoughts about amateur radio exams, how people get into amateur radio today, or the new proposed "Direct-to-Full" amateur radio exam, please have your say.

Take part in the Amateur Radio Exams survey - https://www.sxham.uk/examsurv21