CQ Blind Hams

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 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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 o...

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 st...

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-fro...

On this Techzoom we ask the group 6 more questions about the ham radio hobby. Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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....

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.t...

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? Dont forget to visit www.blindhams...

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

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 v...

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

On this show Patrick N2DYI walks us through the optimal audio settings for Clearnode users. Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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 NC5...

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

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

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 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

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...

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

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

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

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 Hom...

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...

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

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 Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com