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CQ Blind Hams

By Joel Case

This podcast is audio tutorials and demos of amateur radio equipment and software to benefit Blind Ham Radio Operators.
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CQBH 010 RT Systems Programming software using NVDA

CQ Blind HamsFeb 15, 2020

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CQBH 124 Zoom H1E Voice guide first look with Patrick N2DYI

CQBH 124 Zoom H1E Voice guide first look with Patrick N2DYI

On this show Patrick N2DYI introduces us to the new Zoom H1E recorder with new voice guides.


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Mar 21, 202430:31
BHN 01 with Steve W0QA

BHN 01 with Steve W0QA

BHN 01 features Steve Bauer W0QA talking with Derick Flint, KC1QXL about his experience in providing emergency communication to get help for a stranded motorist. Audio clip from WMUR-TV


If you have a news story for Blind Ham News you can submit it with.

E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.com

voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Mar 18, 202410:25
CQBH 123 March techzoom- with Blind Hams Mews and Alpha Antennas
Mar 15, 202401:10:45
CQBH 122 Adding Skywarn Plus to Allstar Nodes with Johnny NE5L

CQBH 122 Adding Skywarn Plus to Allstar Nodes with Johnny NE5L

On this show Johnny NE5L shows us how to add Skywarn Plus to a Non- Clearnode Allstar node.


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Mar 08, 202444:20
CQBH 121 SSH tutorial with John NE5L

CQBH 121 SSH tutorial with John NE5L

On this show Johnny NE5L gives us a tutorial on how to SSH into your allstar nodes.


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Feb 24, 202401:00:43
CQBH 120 CTR2 Micro wit C,T,R,2 voice introduction with Robert NC5R

CQBH 120 CTR2 Micro wit C,T,R,2 voice introduction with Robert NC5R

On this show Robert NC5R introduces us to the CTR2 micro along side the new CTR2 voice by Lynnovation.


CTR2 Micro and the C,T,R,2 voice can be purchased at www.lynnovations.com


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Feb 18, 202429:55
CQBH 119 Mystery antenna with Allan KF0FUL

CQBH 119 Mystery antenna with Allan KF0FUL

On this CQ Blind Hams Techzoom Allan KF0FUL shows us how to make an antenna with something that many of us may have around the house, to get on HF after a disaster. The LDG RU-9-1 can be found at link below. We all should have one of these $29.999 transformer in our kits. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ldg-ru-9-1 A simular ladder Allen talked can be purchased at link below or at Lowes, or HomeDepot. https://www.harborfreight.com/17-ft-reach-type-ia-300-lb-multi-task-ladder-63418.html Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.c

Feb 10, 202458:45
CQBH 118 Setting up Skywarn plus on a Clearnode with Robert NC5R
Feb 05, 202422:40
CQBH 117 Manual tuning an HF station with Marvin W5MRR

CQBH 117 Manual tuning an HF station with Marvin W5MRR

ON this show Marvin W5MRR walks us through tuning a HF station using a manual tuner, TW1 talking SWR Watt meter and tube amplifier.


If you have any questions. You can send Marvin an email at w5mrr1@gmail.com


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Jan 19, 202421:20
CQBH 116 CTR2 Micro techzoom with Lynn K,U,7,Q
Jan 12, 202401:18:55
CQBH 115 Setting up the C,T,R2 Micro with Gena M0EBP
Jan 10, 202418:43
CQBH 114 Techzoom for Dec. 2023, Then And Now

CQBH 114 Techzoom for Dec. 2023, Then And Now

On this show we have a round table talking about our first radio and what radio we are using now plus what innovation we are looking forward to.


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Dec 16, 202344:54
CQBH 113 Xiegu X6100 walk around with Ian DJ0HF

CQBH 113 Xiegu X6100 walk around with Ian DJ0HF

We would like to think Ian DJ0HF for letting us use his mp3 walk around of the Xiegu X6100 QRP transiever.


Software for the radio can be found at Oleg R1CBU's website here. ⁠Firmware v0.19.0 v0.19.0 (r1cbu.ru)⁠


The radio can be found here or on www.blindhams.com Amazon affiliate page. where the commission will go to buy accessible radios for new blind hams.

https://amzn.to/3QXfyEb


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Nov 28, 202309:41
CQBH 112 Xiegu X6100 part 2 menus with Gena M0EBP

CQBH 112 Xiegu X6100 part 2 menus with Gena M0EBP

On this show Gena walks us through the menu system of the X6100.


Software for the radio can be found at Oleg R1CBU's website here. Firmware v0.19.0 v0.19.0 (r1cbu.ru)


The radio can be found here or on www.blindhams.com Amazon affiliate page. where the commission will go to buy accessible radios for new blind hams.

https://amzn.to/3QXfyEb


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Nov 27, 202310:48
CQBH 111 Xiegu X6100 with speach firmware with Gena M0EBP
Nov 26, 202311:46
CQBH 110 Skywarn techzoom with Billy K9O H

CQBH 110 Skywarn techzoom with Billy K9O H

On this show Billy Erwin K 9 O H the South Carolina Skywarn Coordinator tells us all about Skywarn and how as blind hams we can help spot storms. For more information check out website below.

https://www.weather.gov/skywarn/


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Nov 12, 202350:44
CQBH 109 TMV71A layout discription with Steve WA1RTB

CQBH 109 TMV71A layout discription with Steve WA1RTB

We would like to thank Steve WA1RTB for giving us this great layout description of the Kenwood TMV71 a

Oct 27, 202323:23
CQBH 108 Win for Icom interface demo with Gena M0EBP
Oct 26, 202309:42
CQBH 107 Virtual Radio demo with Gena M0EBP

CQBH 107 Virtual Radio demo with Gena M0EBP

On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of a virtual radio.


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Oct 22, 202305:21
CQBH 106 Creating a virtual com port wit Gena M0EBP

CQBH 106 Creating a virtual com port wit Gena M0EBP

On this show Gena M0EBP walks us through creating a virtual com port on Windows

Oct 21, 202307:48
CQBH 105 Oct. Techzoom Allstar round table with Patrick N2DYI and Jim KY2D
Oct 15, 202359:24
CQBH 104 FT TS KX Talk with Ian DJ0HF
Oct 10, 202349:10
CQBH 103 Techzoom promo for October with Robert NC5R

CQBH 103 Techzoom promo for October with Robert NC5R

Robert NC5R gives a little preview of what you can learn about on the next CQBH Techzoom on Oct. 10th at 8pm eastern. Link can be found on front page of www.blindhams.com

Oct 05, 202308:45
CQBH 102 Marlin P Jones talking multi meter Tutorial with Joe KA9OPL
Sep 20, 202341:26
CQBH 101 Preparing for emergencies with Shane KC1RLR

CQBH 101 Preparing for emergencies with Shane KC1RLR

On this techzoom we talk about preparing for emergencys with Shane KC1RLR.

Below you will find some affiliate links to a few items that may be helpful in an emergency.


Emergency radios

Raddy SW10 by Radioddity.

https://amzn.to/3PEO3je


Eton red cross

https://amzn.to/3RjkeGn


Water filters.

Sawyer mini water filter 2 pack.

https://amzn.to/3PkbKMr


Berkey water filter bottle

https://amzn.to/48dGUhh


Battery Bioenno 12volt 20ah

https://amzn.to/3Zqwln6


Bioenno charger

https://amzn.to/46bae61


Bioenno - LiFePO4 Batteries for Communication Equipment/Ham Radio


This website has great links to info on which sized batteries (all on this page) you would need for so many hours of operation at different duty cycles (Standard & Field Day). There also links to info on Radio-Battery compatibility for all of the standard radio makes and models (Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, Flex Radio, Powerwerx, TYT, Alinco). Also, there is a great link with a “Solar How-to Guide”.


LiFePO4 Batteries for Communication Equipment/Ham Radio – Bioenno Power


Bioenno 20Ah Battery


12V, 20Ah LFP Battery (PVC, BLF-1220A) – Bioenno Power



Bioenno 40Ah Battery


12V, 40Ah LFP Battery (PVC, BLF-1240A) – Bioenno Power



Powerwerx MEGAbox2 Portable Power Box for 30-70Ah Bioenno Batteries

Powerwerx MEGAbox2 Portable Power Box for 30-70Ah Bioenno Batteries | Powerwerx


Powerwerx PWRbox2 Portable Power Box for 20-40Ah Bioenno Batteries


This is the smaller Powerwerx battery box. Less features than the Megabox but it has the basics. The box is about half the size of the Megabox so it can’t hold the larger batteries but can do up to a 40Ah battery.


Powerwerx PWRbox2 Portable Power Box for 20-40Ah Bioenno Batteries | Powerwerx



Good website resources for preparedness.

https://www.ready.gov/plan


Prepper youtube channels


Common Myths about ham radio while prepping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0uItMylmo


72 hour kit, AKA bug out bag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVW77RwH6kk


If I were going to start prepping in 2022 this is what I would do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG-uxmwn7s8


3 mistakes made when storing water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX7Jls_1hso


10 things you need for emergencies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsVBtawIvXY


Living Without Electricity 10 Things to Consider

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mdbH6xXYFk


How To Power Essential Devices When The Grid Goes Down (i.e., Refrigerator) - vs2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlpBzHbWsb8


15 Survival Foods Every Prepper Should Stockpile - Most Bang for your Buck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyI9V-Kef7M


How to build a home first aid kit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH_X3oxl03E


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Sep 16, 202301:08:52
CQBH 100 Talkpod A36 plus review by Joel W0CAS

CQBH 100 Talkpod A36 plus review by Joel W0CAS

Talkpod sent us the A36 plus GMRS to review. It is a good replacement for a UV5R. It has several features that may make it a good first radio. Like USB charging on the battery along with airband and a few others. You can look at the Talkpod A36 plus at Amazon link below. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C37T5TPS You can find the software along firmware at the link below. https://talkpodonline.com/pages/firmware-software Don't forget to subscribe and visit www.blindhams.com

Aug 24, 202316:22
CQBH 99 Endfed Antennas with Bob AK6R
Aug 14, 202301:52:26
CQBH 98 What you can do with your talking multi meter wit Butch WA0VJR

CQBH 98 What you can do with your talking multi meter wit Butch WA0VJR

On this show Butch shows us a few things we can do with the Aneng talking multi meter.


Dont forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Aug 01, 202322:31
CQBH 97 unboxing of the Anang talking multi meter with Glen K0LNY
Jul 27, 202323:20
CQBH 96 Latest battery tech with Doug W2VX

CQBH 96 Latest battery tech with Doug W2VX

Doug Chandler, W2VX, joins us this month with information on batteries of all sorts, focusing on choosing the appropriate battery for the job, and its proper care and feeding. Topics include lead-acid, lithium ion, lithium phosphate, and the newer lithium polymer technologies used in commercial and consumer products.


For transcription, click dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j5h3tlndgbztnmi12eu29/TechZoom-on-Batteries-07142023.txt?rlkey=p48yfji53hiylw8kzy73f1xwa&dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com, also subscribe to our youtube channel CQ Blind Hams

Jul 15, 202301:05:10
CQBH 95 creating a memory channel with virtual keyboard on a GD77 S

CQBH 95 creating a memory channel with virtual keyboard on a GD77 S

On this podcast Robert NC5R shows us how to create a memory channel on a Radioddity GD77 s using the virtual keyboard. Thanks to the accessible GD77 s firmware. Made possible by Joe VK7JS.


For a transcription click dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ne7b6wwdk2n9tya/Using%20the%20GD77S%20Virtual%20Keypad%20to%20create%20a%20memory%20channel.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com


May 25, 202314:23
CQBH 94 Techzoom Long Island CW Club
May 13, 202301:01:39
CQBH 93 Overview of the Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld Transceiver: From A Blind Ham's Perspective  Buddy Brannan

CQBH 93 Overview of the Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld Transceiver: From A Blind Ham's Perspective Buddy Brannan

Here, I look at the Quansheng UV-K5 handheld transceiver, a low-cost handheld radio that's been getting a fair bit of attention lately. Specifically, I’m looking at how it might be a useful rig for blind operators. Be kind, it's my first Youtube video review with actual video, and excuse the audio levels as I just recorded on my iPhone on a tripod. Thanks to my wife Angie for manning (personing?) the camera, to Quansheng Electronics for providing radios to play with, and the @HamRadioDX 'and @TechMindsOfficial reviews for lots of great initial information and tips. Feel free to get in touch in the comments. And if you find this review interesting or informative, you can buy me a coffee (though please make mine hot chocolate.


To buy one of these radios find Amazon link below.

Amazon.com: Quansheng UV-K5 Dual Band Radio 5 Watt Output Portable Two-Way Radio with NOAA Weather Alert Walkie Talki FM (1 pc) : Electronics


For a transcription of this review click dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi8dhv1eyw5dniw/Overview%20of%20the%20Quansheng%20UV-K5%20Handheld%20Transceiver%EF%BC%9A%20From%20A%20Blind%20Ham%27s%20Perspective.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Apr 16, 202337:36
CQBH 92 Slot antennas with John W6NVC Techzoom
Apr 15, 202359:15
CQBH 91 Hamlib with Gena M0EBP
Mar 11, 202347:37
CQBH 90 New accessible cat software for Elecraft, Yaesu and Icom radios from Tom VA2FSQ

CQBH 90 New accessible cat software for Elecraft, Yaesu and Icom radios from Tom VA2FSQ

On this months techzoom we talk with Tom VA2FSQ about his great accessible self voicing CAT software.


To find out more visit Tom's websites.

va2fsq.com for Elecraft radios


yaesu.va2fsq.com for Yaesu radios


icom.va2fsq.com for Icom radios


For a transcription click on the DropBox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tof85p2mfmy2aq2/February%20Tech%20Zoom%202023.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Feb 11, 202301:07:34
CQBH 89 Chris Miller NE5V memorial tech zoom for January 2023

CQBH 89 Chris Miller NE5V memorial tech zoom for January 2023

On this special show we tell our memories of how Ne5V was so much a huge part of the Blind Hams Network.


For a transcription click on Dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o6vpnyhr5krv4ps/Tech%20Zoom%20Chris%20Miller%20Memorial%20January%202023.txt?dl=0


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Jan 14, 202356:47
CQBH 88 November Techzoom “Low Power Mesh Networking using LORA

CQBH 88 November Techzoom “Low Power Mesh Networking using LORA

On this months techzoom Bruce KC1FSZ tells us about “Low Power Mesh Networking using LORA.

For more information on the project, visit Bruce's github page.

GitHub - brucemack/WARS-Birdhouse: LoRa Mesh Network Node


For transcription click on DropBox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1f5d0gawhv7imc/mesh%20network2022-11-10_20-03-24S.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com


Also for twitter @blindhams

Nov 11, 202201:06:51
CQBH 87 October TechZoom Tempest Weather Station with Allen KF0FUL
Oct 16, 202201:40:28
CQBH86 RepeaterPhone with Patrick N2DYI
Oct 08, 202238:29
CQBH85 Tuning the Ameritron AL-811H amp using a LDG TW1

CQBH85 Tuning the Ameritron AL-811H amp using a LDG TW1

On this podcast Johnny NE5L shows us how he tunes his Ameritron AL-811H using a LDG TW1 talking SWR / watt meter.


For transcription. Click on the Dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uob9s5wv141tzl0/al811h.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Sep 25, 202208:10
CQBH 84 Micro sd card backup on a Mac

CQBH 84 Micro sd card backup on a Mac

On this show John WD9BCH shows us how to backup a image from a allstar node or hotspot with a utility on a Mac. 


You can find the utility below.

 https://www.balena.io/etcher/


For a transcription click the dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lb6qc0aj31dxqzp/Backup%20Utility%20Micro%20SD%20card%20Mac.txt?dl=0


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

Sep 21, 202224:41
CQBH 83 Tech Zoom lightning protection

CQBH 83 Tech Zoom lightning protection

For Septembers tech zoom we talked about lightning protection. We took a clip of audio from the HAMSCI workshop 2022 conference recorded by Jason KC5HWB.

HamSCI Workshop 2022: Lightning Protection for the Radio Amateur - YouTube


We also got a clip from Dave Casler's ask Dave. On lightning arresters.

Choosing Lightning Arresters (#531) - YouTube


For transcription click dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rvz08eflgiyxw1h/CQBH%20Lightning%20zoom%20Tech%2009%2008%202022.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com


Sep 09, 202245:58
CQBH 82 First demo of Open RTX voice prompts
Aug 27, 202203:15
CQBH 81 NANO-VNA tech zoom with Bruce KC1FSZ

CQBH 81 NANO-VNA tech zoom with Bruce KC1FSZ

On this Tech Zoom Bruce KC1FSZ joins us to deep dive into the NANO-VNA hardware and explains.

  • Basic Vector Network Analysis concepts, how a VNA works, the complex impedance concept, relationship to VSWR, etc.
  • The history of the Nano VNA device itself.
  • The internal architecture of the Nano VNA device.  How it works electronically.
For more information. Pleas email Bruce at bruce.r.mackinnon@gmail.com


For a transcription click dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/efbkimqq7qndp9b/CQBH%20with%20Bruce%2008112022.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com


Aug 12, 202201:07:26
CQBH 80 The A B C's of RFI for Hams with Bob AK6R
Jul 23, 202201:31:32
CQBH79 Mental Gymnastics Not Required: The Accessible GD77 Firmware with Custom Voice Prompts

CQBH79 Mental Gymnastics Not Required: The Accessible GD77 Firmware with Custom Voice Prompts

In this podcast, Robert, NC5R, explores how blind hams have struggled to figure out ways to operate inaccessible radios. He talks about how radio manufacturers should and could provide their radios with accessible firmware. Robert describes how the struggle frequently reduces the pleasure that blind hams get out of  the hobby. He demonstrates how the Accessible GD77 firmware has proven that when radios are 100 percent accessible blind hams can find the same level of enjoyment as do sighted hams. 

For transcription click the dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvka24xkvixfwpj/Mental%20Gymnastics%20Not%20Required.txt?dl=1

Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com for the latest accessible GD77 firmware on the ham radio links page.

Jul 02, 202241:34
CQBH 78 3 ways to install usb driver fix for MD9600

CQBH 78 3 ways to install usb driver fix for MD9600

Today Gena M0EBP shows 3 ways to install the USB driver fix for the TYT MD9600.


To download the driver, click on the dropbox link below.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/unj7o94km45ow32/USB%20DRIVER.exe?dl=1

For a transcription, click on the dropbox link below.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/jhucdizen2ikq10/3_ways_to_install_USB-driver_fixx_for_MD-9600_Open_firmware.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com or www.blindhams.wordpress.com

Jun 17, 202216:08
CQBH 77 June Tech Zoom, NANO VNA with Don WA2IWC
Jun 11, 202201:10:37
CQBH 76 NANO VNA saver calabration on a Mac with Gena M0EBP

CQBH 76 NANO VNA saver calabration on a Mac with Gena M0EBP

Today Gena M0EBP shows us how to calibrate the NANO VNA using NANO VNA saver on a Mac.


For transcription click on Dropbox link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f98b68sjqthju7i/Calabration_demo_NanoVNA.txt?dl=1


Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com


 

Jun 08, 202205:53