CQ Blind Hams

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Sep 2025

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This podcast is audio tutorials and demos of amateur radio equipment and software to benefit Blind Ham Radio Operators.

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September 6, 202516 min

CQBH 146 Xiegu G90 from a blindness perspective with Simon K6DXN

Xiegu G90 from a blind perspectiveCheck out Simon's YouTube channel below.Simon K6DXN gets on the air from his balcony with his go-box Xiegu G90 + MFJ 1820T and explains how he operates it by feel and memory. #xiegu #xiegug90 #g90 #whip #antenna #mfj #mfj1820t #20m #20meters #blind #blindperspective #pota #parksinthedark #k6dxn #n6fmd #olmiss #net #radionet #olmissnet #whipantenna #gobox #ham #hamradio #radio #hf #highfreq #highfrequency #simon #parksontheair #hunting #huntingparks #instructional #help #helpwithg90 #qrp #lowpower #20w #20watts #lowpower #norcal #nocal #california #idahocontact #qso #phone #ssb #usb #sideband #uppersideband #voice #washington #battery #batterypower #go-box #gota #portable #po

August 19, 202511 min

CQBH 145 Pota Performer antenna with Simone K6DXN

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

August 18, 202551 min

CQBH 144 Techzoom for Aug. 17 2025, Shark RF M1KE

CQ Blind Hams TechZoom Sunday, August 17th, 2025Marvin 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.Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

August 4, 202522 min

CQBH 143 FT 70 revised with Marvin W5MRR

On this podcast, Marvin revised his earlier FT 70 tutorial.Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

July 29, 20251 hr 10 min

CQBH 142 TGIF net talking about the SharkRF M1KE

This is a recording of the TGIF Friday night net discussing the Shark RF M1KE.Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

July 12, 202512 min

CQBH 141 Setting up a Shark RF M1KE as a registered allstar node by Gena M0EBP

On this podcast Gena M0EBP shows us how to set up an M1KE as a registered allstar node.Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

July 11, 202524 min

CQBH 140, Yaesu FT70 with Marvin W5MRR

On this show Marvin W5MRR walks us through the FT70 usability.Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

July 8, 202557 min

Blind Ham news 18 M1KE by Shark RF, with Robert NC5R and Steve W0QA

Blind Ham News Podcast #18Steve W0QA and Robert NC5R talk in detail about the new M1KE digital device.To submit stories send an audio attachment to blindhamnews@gmail.comOr call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS

July 1, 202511 min

Blind Ham News 17 The Armstrong Commemorative and a song written by Richard N8SDR

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.comOr call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com

June 1, 20256 min

Blind Ham News 16 More info on the new Kenwood Mobile also an award given away at Ham Vention

Blind Ham NewsPodcast #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.comOr call 662-426-6397 662-HAM-NEWS Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com