CQ Blind Hams
By Joel Case
Blind Ham News 16 More info on the new Kenwood Mobile also an award given away at Ham Vention
Blind Ham News
Podcast #16
Steve W0QA shares information about an award presented at HamVention and information from Don W6GPS about an Accessible new Kenwood Radio.
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News #15, Skywarn Youth Net with Caleb KE0FOE
Blind Ham News
Podcast #15
Caleb, KE0FOE about the Skywarn Youth Net Steve W0QA talks with
http://www.skywarnyouth.net
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News #14 with John NE5L talking about GMRS
Blind Ham News
Podcast #14
Steve W0QA talks with Johnnie Smith NE5L about GMRS, the General Mobile Radio Service. Learn what is available in your area and more on
http://www.mygmrs.com
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
Don't forget to visit www.vlindhams.com
CQBH 139 Techzoom for March 2025 ARRL and Ares with Jim AI5B
On this Techzoom Jim AI5B Louisiana SEC talks to us about The ARRL and ARES.
Presentation notes can be downloaded by clicking on DropBox link below.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6mkiecu31oe31avjmniv0/ARRL-ARES-AUXCOMM.pdf?rlkey=u8s3thwoad3uyag3198wfjdt1&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News 13 QLOG-FT8 with John W2QCY
Steve W0QA talks with John, W2QCY about QLog, an accessible software package for FT8 and more.
For more information and to get involved:
Contact: John Farina, W2QCY
E-mail: Farina1952@gmail.com
How to subscribe to the QLogusers group:
If you are interested in subscribing to the QLogusers group, see below for information.
Send a message to:
QLogusers+subscribe@groups.io
John is the group owner and he will receive a notification and approve you. Please identify yourself with your call sign if possible so we know who you are. As we know hams recall call signs easier than first and last names.
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
For a transcription, click on Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/adfpqsfzpw8j3nlpdpvu9/Blind-Ham-News-Podcast-13-John-W2QCY-Talks-About-QLog-and-running-FT8.txt?rlkey=khiq0lzqlqtdqljzparr2urxx&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 138, Feb. 2025 Techzoom, With Travis Siegel and new firmware for the UV-K5 radios
On this February Techzoom we talk with Travis Siegel about his exciting new firmware for the QUANSHENG UV-K5 and the Anysecu UV-K5 and other radios. The firmware can be found at Travis's website. https://www.softcon.com/radio/Here is an affiliate link to the, Anysecu UV-K5 below. Blind Hams does get a commission from Amazon with this link. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C13RS4L1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#:~:text=https%3A//amzn.to/3X3GJ4aAnysecuFor a transcription, click Dropbox link below.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dp242zs9fbvyh6kt1rkqw/CQBH-Feb.-2025-techzoom.txt?rlkey=e5b6ornj6i9ytcaqbjowd61g7&dl=1Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind News #12 FT8 with Allan KF0FUL
Blind Ham News Podcast #12 Steve W0QA talks with Allan KF0FUL About FT8, what it is and how it works. Part 1 in a series on this popular mode of operating. To submit stories send an audio attachment to blindhamnews@gmail.com Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS For a transcription, click on DropBox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xx74od... Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 137 with Jeff K4DKW and his outreach program
On this Techzoom Rob NC5R and Joel W0CAS talk to Jeff K4DKW about his outreach program in schools and blind centers in Ohio. Joel challenged all blind hams to contact schools for the blind in your state to find out if they have any ham activity such as club station or classes. If not ask if we can come by and do a demonstration of the accessible equipment we have. We can also talk about how important the hobby and service ham radio is to society. For a transcription click on Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/edgzxeutthtdgvh1djz0h/CQBH_January_2025.txt?rlkey=md8pwzsv5kluqv54qcrtf0z4l&dl=1 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News podcast #11 For Jan 1 2025
Blind Ham News Podcast #11 Steve W0QA talks with Marvin W5MRR about a new addition to the Saturday morning Blind Ham Net for the 3rd Saturday of the month, Simone K6DXN talks about getting involved with POTA and Gail talks about being a volunteer for Be My Eyes. Have a story to submit for the Podcast, send it with an attachment to blindhamnews@gmail.com or call the Blind Ha For a transcription click on Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zrsh2k6whdn0gnvycncbz/Blind-Ham-News-Podcast-11-Change-In-Net-Schedule-POTA-and-Being-a-Volunteer-for-Be-My-Eyes.txt?rlkey=10etc3lp84lerboriimguf0ye&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 135 Techzoom for Dec. 2024 Year in review
On this techzoom Robert NC5R and Joel W0CAS, review what happened on CQ Blind Hams this year. We also talked about things coming in 2025. Some of the highlights are. Started BHN Blind Ham News with Steve W0QA Started Amazon affiliate page and gave away a new radio Were introduced to Meta Ray-ban smart glasses Steve W0QA started the look at this all about smart glasses net Had several great speakers on the Techzoom, like Allen KF0FUL and another 2 of his innovative antennas Ben VE6XFS Fara J antenna Radar Scope app, we had one of the developers join us and talked about its accessibility Alpha Antennas with Steve. Who talked about an accessible tuning device for mag-loop antennas. We also had Marvin W5MRR tell us about the traders net he will be starting on each third Saturday morning net. Starting in Jan. 2025 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
BHN #10 License renewel with W5YI
Blind Ham News Podcast #10 Steve W0QA talks with Allan WB5QNG with the W5YI-VEC about their Amateur Radio license renewal program. To submit, stories send an audio attachment to blindhamnews@gmail.com Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS For a transcription, click on DropBox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kzdjjy...Transcript
CQBH 134 Nov. Techzoom, Radar Scope
On this techzoom we are joined by Mike Wolfinbarger to talk about a weather app he is a developer of. Radar Scope which uses Be My Eyes AI. To make radar accessible. For a transcription, click on DropBox below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ci3rqp... Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.comTranscript
Look at this net all about smart glasses for 11-14-2024
On this show Rob KB6DA is net control for Look at this net all about smart glasses on the blind hams network. To find out about the blind hams network visit www.blindhams.com For a transcription click on DropBox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gynd2lzeokvfks24zv0my/Look-At-This-Net-November-14-2024.txt?rlkey=972xfwvr88oue4h1rcyul6iq5&dl=1
Blind Ham News #9 W0QA Steve talks with W0CAS Joel And Ray N3DQD
Steve Bauer W0QA talks with Joel W0CAS on a promotion to give an accessible radio to a newly licensed blind or visually impaire ham and we also hear from Ray N3DQD about how he got into Amateur Radio, took a break from the hobby and then came back. To submit stories send an audio attachment to blindhamnews@gmail.com Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS For a transcription. Click the Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jnsidds96igvm5m3ci3k5/Blind-Ham-News-9-W0QA-Talks-with-W0CAS-and-N3DQD.txt?rlkey=fd88q06tgr9856c99agc2ei3n&dl=0 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 133 Oct. Techzoom, Is it possible to create an organic antenna
On this CQ Blind Hams Tech Zoom, Allan (KF0FUL), asks the question “Is it possible to create an “Organic” antenna?” Watch or listen to this video to find out the fascinating answer to this question Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.comTranscript
CQBH 132, Look at this net all about smart glasses for Oct. 10
This is a recording of the Look at this, all about smart glasses net for October 10th. With Steve W0QA as net control.
For a transcription. Click on Dropbox below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gqk7121kv25bjmm7hpvhc/Smart-Glasses-Net-October-10-2024.txt?rlkey=qf2wprx09ol5scgzlioocm930&dl=1
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BHN 08 Steve W0QA talks to Steve AC9XS about accessible online testing with Ham Study . org
Steve W0QA talks with Steve AC9XS who took the bull by the horn and helped to update an online Amateur Radio License testing site so it was accessible for blind and visually impaired people using speech software. Totally blind himself, then he used the online service he made accessible to take and pass his Amateur Radio license tests. https://hamstudy.org/ Host: Steve Bauer W0QA Have story ideas or want to share your Amateur Radio story? E-mail us at blindhamnews@gmail.com voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News For a transcription, click on DropBox link below https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kb7e7gzk62zjpv5a90j73/BHN-08-Steve-W0QA-Talks-with-Steve-AC9XS-About-Accessible-Online-Amateur-Radio-Testing.txt?rlkey=rl555mhnvqt76l1nyvu4f52qj&dl=1 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
BHN 7 Using Ham Radio to connect to old friends or meet a famous person
Blind Ham News
Podcast #7
Steve Bauer W0QA shares some stories about his own contacts with some well known and famous ham radio operators and he talks with Jessica KE8UPE about how Amateur Radio helped her make contact with an old school friend and Steve talks with another Steve Bauer WB6FZU about how people get them confused and how many life activities are the same for both of them.
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
For a transcription click on Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xqplm6hy24shfb1ldcvk/BHN-07-Using-Ham-Radio-to-connect-with-Old-Friends-or-to-Meet-A-Famous-Person.txt?rlkey=a3lk1q9bm5yurdx3h4umtzz69&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News #6 Leaving the hobby and coming back
Blind Ham News #6
Steve W0QA has Larry K7GND and the story behind his amateur Radio Callsigns and we have Steve WB2KTV who tells why he left the hobby and then came back.
Host: Steve Bauer W0QA
E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.com
voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News
For a transcription click on Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/34e7fp8zct4uy288wc7x2/Blind-Ham-news-6-Callsign-Story-from-Larry-K7GND-and-Steve-WB2KTV-on-leaving-the-hobby-and-coming-back.txt?rlkey=k5hlg1bh0rlsvzg2gxo7q2jj5&dl=1
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CQBH 131 July Techzoom , 6 questions
On this Techzoom we ask the group 6 more questions about the ham radio hobby.
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 130 Skywarn Plus on a Clearnode Revised by Robert NC5R
On this show Robert walks us through setting up Skywarn plus on a Clearnode allstar node, using the Clearnode app on a cell phone. The revised part is refering to how you find your county code. To get your county code click on DropBox link below. You will download a file called Same Codes dot txt of all of the county codes in the USA. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jtf4148li2ukdi2dasyze/Same-Code.txt?rlkey=50k3527q19aglpzvwtghgeyyx&dl=1
To get your voice rss API key go to link below. You will need to create a free account to get the API key. Voice RSS - Text-to-speech (TTS) online service Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Blind Ham News 5 Amateur Call signs #2
Blind Ham News Podcast #5
This is Part 2 with stories about three hams and their Callsigns. Steve W0QA talk with: Jerry, W0UH, Julian, N1CA and John Glass, NU6P.
Host: Steve Bauer W0QA
E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.com
voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News
For transcription click on dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jvylh844zagz43h27hdlf/BHN-05-Amateur-Radio-Callsign-Stories-Part-2.txt?rlkey=ny3fvcxctq60un41zaxzeuoot&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 129 June 2024 Techzoom. 5 questions
On this Techzoom we all answered 5 questions. Their were some great answers.
Here are the 5 questions.
1. Should CW be a requirement?
2. Is FT8 Good or Bad for the hobby?
3. Is it too easy to get a tech license?
4. If you were chairman of the FCC what is 1 rule you would make?
5. Do you say you are portable/ mobile when you are out even though it is not required?
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BHN 04 Handiham story with John NU6P
Blind Ham News #4
Steve W0QA has the story of the Handiham Organization and how they help persons with disabilities obtain and upgrade their Amateur Radio license with John Glass NU6P
Host: Steve Bauer W0QA
E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.com
voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 128 May Techzoom, The Fara-J antenna by Ben VE6SFX
On this show we meet Ben VE6SFX and learn about how he thinks out of the box. While creating some, lets say unique antennas. The one you can purchas when in stock is the Fara-J antenna for 2m He is also working on a 70cm.version.
His website where you can find his antennas for sale. https://vfcomms.com/
Ben's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@VE6SFX_HamRadioRookie
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
BHN 03 Stories behind Amateur Radio Call signs, with Steve W0QA
The stories behind the Amateur Radio Call signs from: Jessica, KE8UPE, Robert, NC5R, Patrick, N2DYI an
Blind Ham News Podcast
Host: Steve Bauer W0QA
E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.com
voice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 127 Optimizing Clearnode audio by Patrick N2DYI
On this show Patrick N2DYI walks us through the optimal audio settings for Clearnode users.
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 126 April Techzoom, Kenwood THD75 roundtable
On this Techzoom for April 2024 we have a roundtable talking about the Kenwood THD75. The moast accessible radio out of the box that can be bought today.
Link to Chris VE3RWJ's THD75 a/e accessible getting started guide.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mjyfz2o5qbopwgp0rj3td/Kenwood-TH-D75AE-Accessible-Getting-Started-Guide-2024-03.html?rlkey=7s75ek0pmt7io22ogr6y6dba8&dl=1
Link to Robert NC5R's D-STAR on the THD75 podcast.
D STAR on the Kenwood THD75A with Robert NC5R (youtube.com)
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BHN 02 remembering Ronaldo KN3Q and The Chris Miller NE5V Elmer of the year award
Blind Ham News Podcast #2 Recently, Ronaldo, KN3Q became a Silent Key and his sister, Jeana N3NRO Talks aboHost: Steve Bauer W0QA E-mail: blindhamnews@gmail.comvoice Mail: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-News Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQBH 125 D-STAR on Kenwood THD75 with Robert NC5R
On this show Robert NC5R walks us through setting up D-STAR on the new THD75A.
Link to the THD75 a/e accessible getting started guide.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mjyfz2o5qbopwgp0rj3td/Kenwood-TH-D75AE-Accessible-Getting-Started-Guide-2024-03.html?rlkey=7s75ek0pmt7io22ogr6y6dba8&dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
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
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
CQBH 123 March techzoom- with Blind Hams Mews and Alpha Antennas
On this show we introduce a new member to the CQ Blind Hams family. Blind Ham News 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-
We also have Steve from Alpha Antennas talking about a new device that helps blind hams tune a mag-loop antenna with a SWR sound. Plus he describes a couple of more great antennas.
Steve's website is Alpha Antenna - VHF UHF HF Base Portable Mobile
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
CQBH 121 SSH tutorial with John NE5L
On this show Johnny NE5L gives us a tutorial on how to SSH into your allstar nodes.
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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
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
CQBH 118 Setting up Skywarn plus on a Clearnode with Robert NC5R
On this show Robert walks us through setting up Skywarn plus on a Clearnode allstar node, using the Clearnode app on a cell phone.
To get your county code go to website below.
NWS Public Alerts in XML/CAP v1.1 and ATOM Formats - NOAA's National Weather Service
To get your voice rss API key go to link below.
Voice RSS - Text-to-speech (TTS) online service
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
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
CQBH 116 CTR2 Micro techzoom with Lynn K,U,7,Q
On this exciting techzoom we meet Lynn K,U,7Q and his wonderful device the CTR2 Micro radio controller. Plus we are introducing a surprise about a new feature coming. To find out more Lynn's website is below.
Lynovation – Ham Radio controllers and unique station control accessories
Lynn's email to order one is.
lynn@lynovation.com
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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.
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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
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
CQBH 111 Xiegu X6100 with speach firmware with Gena M0EBP
On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of the new and exciting Xiegu X6100 QRP 10 watt transceiver using a new firmware from R1CBU. This firmware shows that a Chinese HF radio can have voice prompts and can be accessible for blind hams.
The radio can be found at our Amazon affiliate link. Which the commissions will go to help buy accessible radios for new licensed blind hams.
https://amzn.to/40ZJ018
The firmware can be downloaded at link below.
Firmware v0.19.0 v0.19.0 (r1cbu.ru)
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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/
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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
CQBH 107 Virtual Radio demo with Gena M0EBP
On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of a virtual radio.
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