CQ Blind Hams
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This podcast is audio tutorials and demos of amateur radio equipment and software to benefit Blind Ham Radio Operators.
CQ Blind Hams
2M ago
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 ..read more
CQ Blind Hams
2M ago
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
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CQ Blind Hams
3M ago
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
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CQ Blind Hams
3M ago
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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CQ Blind Hams
3M ago
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
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CQ Blind Hams
4M ago
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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CQ Blind Hams
5M ago
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
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CQ Blind Hams
5M ago
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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CQ Blind Hams
5M ago
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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CQ Blind Hams
6M ago
We would like to thank Steve WA1RTB for giving us this great layout description of the Kenwood TMV71 a ..read more