In this episode, Martin M1MRB/W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Matthew Nassau M0NJX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is Essex Hams and FT8. We would like to thank Ian Tickle (G4ZJH), Anonymous Donor and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate News stories include:- Successful Ham radio Exams confirm Cuban Growth Ofcom Short Call Signs Licencing Problem New Owner for Practical Wireless and Radio User Magazines Radio Ship Navigation Returns to Combat Cyber Threat The Australian Travelers Net BBC to End AM Local Radio Ham Radio Promotional Posters Morse Code Trainer 20WPM App The ICQPODCAST can be downloaded from http://www.icqpodcast.com