Xiegu G90 from a blind perspectiveCheck out Simon's YouTube channel below.
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Visit Simon's channel at. / @k6dxnparksinthedark Simon K6DXN explains how to set up the POTA PERformer antenna from a blind perspective. Links are below for purchasing parts: SS17 Chameleon Whip $69.95https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?p....Right Angle Coax Adapter: $8.79 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGL1Q3H6?....Speaker Stand Tri-Pod: $28.99https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIDJBSU?....Mueller Clips for Radials: $31.00https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPP8MCM?....16 Gauge Wire: $25.99https://www.amazon.com/VIABRICO-Alumi....Antenna Bracket: $23.99https://www.amazon.com/HYS-SO-239-Fem....Driveway Markers $37.50https://www.amazon.com/FiberMarker-Re....Video of KJ6ER doing a lecture on his antennas: • KJ6ER - PERformer, Challenger and Dominato... Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
CQ Blind Hams TechZoom Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Marvin W5MRR welcomed everyone and turned the microphone to Robert NC5R for a presentation on the M1KE from SharkRF.
Robert introduced and described the M1KE, discussed accessibility, demonstrated how a blind person can work with the M1KE even though the visual display is not accessible, provided some samples of how the M1KE receives AllStar, D-STAR and DMR signals and described the web interface.
Participants asked questions and made comments throughout the TechZoom. Everyone shared important information. We all enjoyed learning from each other.
A special thanks goes to Patrick N2DYI for his discovery about changing profiles and his explanation of the best audio settings for the M1KE.
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On this podcast, Marvin revised his earlier FT 70 tutorial.
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This is a recording of the TGIF Friday night net discussing the Shark RF M1KE.
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On this podcast Gena M0EBP shows us how to set up an M1KE as a registered allstar node.
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On this show Marvin W5MRR walks us through the FT70 usability.
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Blind Ham News Podcast #18
Steve W0QA and Robert NC5R talk in detail about the new M1KE digital device.
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
Blind Ham News Podcast #17
The Armstrong Commemorative Broadcast of June 19th and a ham radio song from Richard N8SDR "Bottom cycle Blues," which he wrote and performs.
To submit stories send an audio attachment to
blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
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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
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Blind Ham News
Podcast #15
Caleb, KE0FOE about the Skywarn Youth Net Steve W0QA talks with
http://www.skywarnyouth.net
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blindhamnews@gmail.com
Or call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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 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
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This is a replay of the Look at this a net all about smart glasses with net control Steve W0QA. For a transcription.click on Dropbox link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/em60w9... Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
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