CQ Blind Hams

On this show Gena M0EBP walks through setting up the C,T,R2 Micro. A remote radio control device. Used to control many radios. Link to order the device is below. Lynovation – Ham Radio controllers and unique station control accessories Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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

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 fo...

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

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/40ZJ...

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

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

On this show Gena shows the interface of Win For Icom for blind users. Software can be found at link below. Win4IcomSuite for Icom Radios - Win4IcomSuite for Icom Radios (va2fsq.com) Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of a virtual radio. Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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

On this show we tap into the allstar knowledge of Patrick N2DYN and Jim KY2D. First to get started into allstar you need to sign up for an allstar account at www.allstarlink.org. If you would like to use a cell phone to try out allstar, for Android users you have D V Switch mobile, for IOS users Repeater Phone is a must. For an allstar node that you can use out of the box. several of blind hams us...

On this show Ian DJ0HF walks us through his accessible cat control software and all of the supported radios. Software can be downloaded at link below. Downloads (spencerweb.net) Don''t forget to visit www.blindhams.com

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

On this show Joe KA9OPL gives us a tutorial with the Marlin P. Jones talking multi meter. This multimeter provides both visual and spoken readout of measurements. It does not announce its functions and ranges when they are selected, so you will need a list showing what and where they are located on the rotary switch. In my tutorial, I describe the meter in detail, and demonstrate some of its funct...

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 Bat...

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...

On this techzoom Bob AK6R from Palamar Engineers gives us a great presentation on end-fed antennas, plus a bonus antenna you may not have heard of before. https://palomar-engineers.com/ For a transcription click dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y1mef9... Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com C Q Blind Hams

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

Glen unboxes the Anang talking multi meter. And gives us a little demo of the voices. As of this podcast the $20 version is sold out but here is the link to Amazon. ANENG Pocket Multimeter Voice Broadcast Electrical Tester 4000Counts Ohm meter for AC/DC Voltage,Current,NCV,Resistance,Continuity,Capacitance,Diodes,Temperature Meansurement,Volt Meter for Automotive: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Impr...

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/j5h3t...

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.blindham...

On this show the guys Mike (N1CC) and Howard (WB2UZE) from the LICW Long Island CW Club tells us what the club is all about, how it got started and how to join. The website is below. Learn Morse Code - CW with The Long Island CW Club To listen to the LICW podcast. This Week in LICW - Premier Episode (buzzsprout.com) For a transcription click Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/hb0d5bwzn2...

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 (pers...

On this show John Portune W6NBC tells us how to beat the dreaded HOA's to get on the air. For more information about John or arrange for him to give a presentation to your club. Visit John's website. http://w6nbc.com/ Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of the accessible CAT control software Hamlib. Click the link below to Gena's blog post over on Active Elements, to find the link to download hamlib.   What Is An Accessible Radio? – Part 3 | Active Elements (active-elements.org) For a transcription, click Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7i48hmr2h2ilry/CQBH_HamLib%20M0EBT.txt?dl=1 Don't f...