2025 Year in Review Episode #67
From The Ham Radio Guy by Marvin Turner - W0MET
December 18, 2025 · 46 min · Episode 73
About this episode
Marvin Turner reviews the significant events and changes in amateur radio throughout 2025.
2025 Year-End Review: Amateur Radio News, FCC Updates & Silent Keys As we close out 2025, Marvin Turner, W0MET, takes a comprehensive look back at the year in amateur radio. In this special year-end episode of The Ham Radio Guy, we cover the biggest equipment releases, major FCC and regulatory developments, industry changes, and key public-service milestones that shaped the hobby. Highlights include new radios from Yaesu, FlexRadio, Icom, and Kenwood, the expansion of the 60-meter band, ongoing spectrum and antenna-rights advocacy, the shutdown of Hamshack Hotline, and SteppIR’s exit from the amateur antenna market. We also reflect on milestones like the IARU’s 100th anniversary, the Hurricane Watch Net’s 60 years of service, and ARISS special events aboard the International Space Station. The episode concludes with a respectful tribute to several Silent Keys whose leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on amateur radio. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the bands, this episode offers a thoughtful recap of where amateur radio has been—and where it’s headed next. 73,Marvin, W0MET Affiliate Links Dakota Lithium – LiPo batteries – 11 yr warranty. Dakota…
People in this episode
Host: Marvin Turner
Topics covered
- amateur radio news
- FCC updates
- equipment releases
- public-service milestones
- silent keys tribute
Keywords
- amateur radio
- FCC updates
- equipment releases
- silent keys
- public service
Sponsors
Dakota Lithium, Hamstuffonline.com, American Filament, ABR industries, County Comms, Ham Radio Prep
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yaesu, FlexRadio, Icom, Kenwood, Hamshack Hotline, SteppIR, IARU, Hurricane Watch Net, ARISS
More episodes of The Ham Radio Guy
- Field Day Prep Starts HERE — Not With Your Radio Episode #75 · May 23, 2026 · 42 min
- Hamvention is Days Away- Here is what you need to know · May 13, 2026 · 20 min
- From Mic to Milestones: Unlocking Ham Radio Awards Episode #73 · April 27, 2026 · 50 min
- Ham Radio Budget Episode #72 · April 20, 2026 · 40 min
- QRP – Doing More With Less in Ham Radio · March 23, 2026 · 1h 6m
- Solar Panels 101: From Roof to Grid Episode #70 · February 22, 2026 · 48 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Ham Radio Guy podcast page.