CQ Blind Hams: Recent Episodes
Joel Case
This podcast is audio tutorials and demos of amateur radio equipment and software to benefit Blind Ham Radio Operators.
On this Techzoom we all answered 5 questions. Their were some great answers.
Here are the 5 questions.
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Should CW be a requirement?
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Is FT8 Good or Bad for the hobby?
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Is it too easy to get a tech license?
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If you were chairman of the FCC what is 1 rule you would make?
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Do you say you are portable/ mobile when you are out even though it is not required?
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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
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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
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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
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On this show Patrick N2DYI walks us through the optimal audio settings for Clearnode users.
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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 NC5R's D-STAR on the THD75 podcast.
D STAR on the Kenwood THD75A with Robert NC5R (youtube.com)
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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
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On this show Patrick N2DYI introduces us to the new Zoom H1E recorder with new voice guides.
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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-
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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: 662-426-6397 662-HAM-
We also have Steve from Alpha Antennas talking about a new device that helps blind hams tune a mag-loop antenna with a SWR sound. Plus he describes a couple of more great antennas.
Steve's website is Alpha Antenna - VHF UHF HF Base Portable Mobile
On this show Johnny NE5L shows us how to add Skywarn Plus to a Non- Clearnode Allstar node.
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On this show Johnny NE5L gives us a tutorial on how to SSH into your allstar nodes.
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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
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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-9-1A 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.htmlDon't forget to visit www.blindhams.c
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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/40ZJ018
The firmware can be downloaded at link below.
Firmware v0.19.0 v0.19.0 (r1cbu.ru)
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
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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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)
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On this show Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of a virtual radio.
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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 use the Clearnode from Node-Ventures – Small footprint. Long reach. maybe for you.
If you like to dive into setting up your own node the Shari node from Kits 4 Hams – kits4hams@gmail.com
Maybe a good choice.
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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)
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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 functions.
I have also included a table which summarizes the functions and ranges.
Here is a link where the unit can be purchased. For legal reasons, they say it is not recommended for visually impaired users.
Talking Digital Multimeter Page
Since the meter does not come with a case, I found a suitable one made by Klein Tools. Here is a link where it can be purchased.
Klein Tools multimeter case
The table can be found at Joe's website below.
Talking Multimeter (joeleah.com)
For a transcription of the podcast click the dropbox link.
below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tlat4r2wsigzvwfx7qiz/tlkmeter.txt?rlkey=u2mdgypn6tx5pwh70qsztabfw&dl=1
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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
Battery Bioenno 12volt 20ah
https://amzn.to/3Zqwln6
Bioenno charger
https://amzn.to/46bae61
Bioenno - LiFePO4 Batteries for Communication Equipment/Ham Radio
This website has great links to info on which sized batteries (all on this page) you would need for so many hours of operation at different duty cycles (Standard & Field Day). There also links to info on Radio-Battery compatibility for all of the standard radio makes and models (Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, Flex Radio, Powerwerx, TYT, Alinco). Also, there is a great link with a “Solar How-to Guide”.
LiFePO4 Batteries for Communication Equipment/Ham Radio – Bioenno Power
Bioenno 20Ah Battery
12V, 20Ah LFP Battery (PVC, BLF-1220A) – Bioenno Power
Bioenno 40Ah Battery
12V, 40Ah LFP Battery (PVC, BLF-1240A) – Bioenno Power
Powerwerx MEGAbox2 Portable Power Box for 30-70Ah Bioenno Batteries
Powerwerx MEGAbox2 Portable Power Box for 30-70Ah Bioenno Batteries | Powerwerx
Powerwerx PWRbox2 Portable Power Box for 20-40Ah Bioenno Batteries
This is the smaller Powerwerx battery box. Less features than the Megabox but it has the basics. The box is about half the size of the Megabox so it can’t hold the larger batteries but can do up to a 40Ah battery.
Powerwerx PWRbox2 Portable Power Box for 20-40Ah Bioenno Batteries | Powerwerx
Good website resources for preparedness.
https://www.ready.gov/plan
Prepper youtube channels
Common Myths about ham radio while prepping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0uItMylmo
72 hour kit, AKA bug out bag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVW77RwH6kk
If I were going to start prepping in 2022 this is what I would do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG-uxmwn7s8
3 mistakes made when storing water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX7Jls_1hso
10 things you need for emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsVBtawIvXY
Living Without Electricity 10 Things to Consider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mdbH6xXYFk
How To Power Essential Devices When The Grid Goes Down (i.e., Refrigerator) - vs2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlpBzHbWsb8
15 Survival Foods Every Prepper Should Stockpile - Most Bang for your Buck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyI9V-Kef7M
How to build a home first aid kit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH_X3oxl03E
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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/B0C37T5TPSYou can find the software along firmware at the link below.https://talkpodonline.com/pages/firmware-softwareDon't forget to subscribe and visit www.blindhams.com
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...
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On this show Butch shows us a few things we can do with the Aneng talking multi meter.
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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 Improvement
Here is a link to the $32 version.
M109 Professional Smart Multimeter 4000 Counts True RMS Auto Voice Broadcast Electronic Equipment Ohm Testers Meters Tools (with Box-Red): Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel and our website www.blindhams.com
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/j5h3tlndgbztnmi12eu29/TechZoom-on-Batteries-07142023.txt?rlkey=p48yfji53hiylw8kzy73f1xwa&dl=1
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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
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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/hb0d5bwzn2kiiss/CQBH%20LICW%20club.txt?dl=1
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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 (personing?) the camera, to Quansheng Electronics for providing radios to play with, and the @HamRadioDX 'and @TechMindsOfficial reviews for lots of great initial information and tips. Feel free to get in touch in the comments. And if you find this review interesting or informative, you can buy me a coffee (though please make mine hot chocolate.
To buy one of these radios find Amazon link below.
Amazon.com: Quansheng UV-K5 Dual Band Radio 5 Watt Output Portable Two-Way Radio with NOAA Weather Alert Walkie Talki FM (1 pc) : Electronics
For a transcription of this review click dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi8dhv1eyw5dniw/Overview%20of%20the%20Quansheng%20UV-K5%20Handheld%20Transceiver%EF%BC%9A%20From%20A%20Blind%20Ham%27s%20Perspective.txt?dl=1
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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
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On this months techzoom we talk with Tom VA2FSQ about his great accessible self voicing CAT software.
To find out more visit Tom's websites.
va2fsq.com for Elecraft radios
yaesu.va2fsq.com for Yaesu radios
icom.va2fsq.com for Icom radios
For a transcription click on the DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tof85p2mfmy2aq2/February%20Tech%20Zoom%202023.txt?dl=1
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On this special show we tell our memories of how Ne5V was so much a huge part of the Blind Hams Network.
For a transcription click on Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o6vpnyhr5krv4ps/Tech%20Zoom%20Chris%20Miller%20Memorial%20January%202023.txt?dl=0
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On this months techzoom Bruce KC1FSZ tells us about “Low Power Mesh Networking using LORA.
For more information on the project, visit Bruce's github page.
GitHub - brucemack/WARS-Birdhouse: LoRa Mesh Network Node
For transcription click on DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1f5d0gawhv7imc/mesh%20network2022-11-10_20-03-24S.txt?dl=1
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Also for twitter @blindhams
On this CQ Blind Hams Tech Zoom. Allan KF0FUL gives us a deep dive into the Tempest Weather Station. Also Margaret KA1BZE and Mark WB6BJN shows us how accessible the Tempest is using their Amazon Echo and an IOS device. The Tempest also works with Google's Android platform. To purchase a Tempest click on the link below.
https://shop.weatherflow.com/collecti...
for a transcription click on the DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/af4dq5u3ryt43nv/October%20TechZoom%20Tempist%20Weather%20Station.txt?dl=1
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On this show Patrick shows us one of the most exciting apps we have seen in a long time, RepeaterPhone. You can find RepeaterPhone in the Apple App Store for $7.99. Developed by Wes W8WJB.
To find it in the app store. RepeaterPhone on the App Store (apple.com)
The website for RepeaterPhone http://www.repeaterphone.com/
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On this podcast Johnny NE5L shows us how he tunes his Ameritron AL-811H using a LDG TW1 talking SWR / watt meter.
For transcription. Click on the Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uob9s5wv141tzl0/al811h.txt?dl=1
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On this show John WD9BCH shows us how to backup a image from a allstar node or hotspot with a utility on a Mac.
You can find the utility below.
https://www.balena.io/etcher/
For a transcription click the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lb6qc0aj31dxqzp/Backup%20Utility%20Micro%20SD%20card%20Mac.txt?dl=0
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For Septembers tech zoom we talked about lightning protection. We took a clip of audio from the HAMSCI workshop 2022 conference recorded by Jason KC5HWB.
HamSCI Workshop 2022: Lightning Protection for the Radio Amateur - YouTube
We also got a clip from Dave Casler's ask Dave. On lightning arresters.
Choosing Lightning Arresters (#531) - YouTube
For transcription click dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rvz08eflgiyxw1h/CQBH%20Lightning%20zoom%20Tech%2009%2008%202022.txt?dl=1
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On this show Joe VK7JS shows us that a TYT UV380 running Open RTX alpha version firmware can be accessible. To learn more about the Open RTX project link is below.
OpenRTX
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this Tech Zoom Bruce KC1FSZ joins us to deep dive into the NANO-VNA hardware and explains.
- Basic Vector Network Analysis concepts, how a VNA works, the complex impedance concept, relationship to VSWR, etc.
- The history of the Nano VNA device itself.
- The internal architecture of the Nano VNA device. How it works electronically.
For more information. Pleas email Bruce at bruce.r.mackinnon@gmail.com
For a transcription click dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/efbkimqq7qndp9b/CQBH%20with%20Bruce%2008112022.txt?dl=1
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On this CQ Blind Hams Tech Zoom. Bob Brehm AK6R gives us the ABC's of RFI for hams. Bob is Currently Chief Engineer at www.Palomar-Engineers.com -
Bob Brehm is often asked to speak at conventions and radio club meetings about RFI, antenna matching, using baluns, stealth antennas, amplitude modulation, RTTY/digital modes, ESSB, ham radio on boats, and a variety of other subjects. If your group of 20 or more participants would like a personalized presentation, please email Bob at ak6r@palomar-engineers.com with suggested dates and some background on the group.
POWERPOINT SLIDE SHOW: ABCs of RFI for Hams – Valley of the Moon ARC 07222022
PDF DOWNLOAD: ABCs of RFI for Hams – Valley of the Moon ARC 07222022
For transcription click on DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vaq13wcydl4x9wr/CQ%20Blind%20Hams%20The%20ABCs%20of%20RFI.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
In this podcast, Robert, NC5R, explores how blind hams have struggled to figure out ways to operate inaccessible radios. He talks about how radio manufacturers should and could provide their radios with accessible firmware. Robert describes how the struggle frequently reduces the pleasure that blind hams get out of the hobby. He demonstrates how the Accessible GD77 firmware has proven that when radios are 100 percent accessible blind hams can find the same level of enjoyment as do sighted hams.
For transcription click the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvka24xkvixfwpj/Mental%20Gymnastics%20Not%20Required.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com for the latest accessible GD77 firmware on the ham radio links page.
Today Gena M0EBP shows 3 ways to install the USB driver fix for the TYT MD9600.
To download the driver, click on the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/unj7o94km45ow32/USB%20DRIVER.exe?dl=1
For a transcription, click on the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jhucdizen2ikq10/3_ways_to_install_USB-driver_fixx_for_MD-9600_Open_firmware.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com or www.blindhams.wordpress.com
On this show Don WA2 I want coffee gives us a great talk on the NANO VNA. He was using a accessible piece of software called NANO VNA controller. Software can be downloaded by clicking the DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dle8jw4iobksdp9/nanovna-controller.zip?dl=1
You can find as of this recording a NANO VNA at the Amazon link below.
[Upgraded] AURSINC NanoVNA-H Vector Network Analyzer 10KHz -1.5GHz Latest HW Version 3.6 | HF VHF UHF Antenna Analyzer Measuring S Parameters, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio, Phase, Delay, Smith Chart: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Transcription can be found at DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g1s6ooocokbzzf1/Tech%20Zoom%20Nano%20VNA.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Today Gena M0EBP shows us how to calibrate the NANO VNA using NANO VNA saver on a Mac.
For transcription click on Dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f98b68sjqthju7i/Calabration_demo_NanoVNA.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this show Gena shows us how we can use our NANO VNA with another piece of software, NANO VNA controller.
To download the software click the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dle8jw4iobksdp9/nanovna-controller.zip?dl=1
For transcriptions click the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jc16biwdv9s37g2/NanoVNA-Controller_Install_and_Sweep.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Today Johnny NE5L shows us the newest accessible mobile the TYT MD9600 running Open DM9600 firmware by Roger Clark VK3YY with the package from Ian Spencer'DJ0HF. You can get the package below.
OpenMD9600 (spencerweb.net)
For a Transcription click the dropbox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tnodr0zauedx3r1/podcast%20tyt%209600_3.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Today Gena M0EBP shows us more with NNANO VNA Saver on a Mac.
Transcripts can be downloaded by clicking on DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nm0rwwrnitib48a/NanoVNA-Saver-3.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Today Chris NE5V takes us through the steps of installing DV Switch on a allstar node running HAMVOIP.
Text notes can be downloaded with the dropbox link below, So you can follow along with the podcast.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uo4khjpvo4ybtnj/Installing%20DVSwitch%20on%20Hamvoip.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this show we have a presentation and Q and A with the developer of Accessible GD77 project, Joe Stephen VK7JS.
For a transcription click the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1kmq1gses0sw13s/Zoom%20Tech%20with%20Joe%20Stephen.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Gena shows us how you can use NANO VNA saver on the Mac platform.
For transcripts click on link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly17ljsm6vwt28w/NanoVNA-Saver_on_the_Mac.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this show Gena shows us how to use the NANO VNA using the software NANO VNA saver.
You can find the software and tutorials at.
NanoVNA (spencerweb.net)
for transcriptions click link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j7krzgq88blvvnp/NanoVNA-Saver.txt?dl=1
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On today's show Julian N1CA and Joel W0CAS talk with Bob K8LR, Gena M0EBP and Ian DJ0HF about the 2 radios that join the GD77 family of accessible radios.
To get the package from Ian's website click link below.
OpenGD77 (spencerweb.net)
Thanks to Roger Clark and his team for making the TYT MD9600 and the Retevis RT90 the newest members of the open gd77 family of accessible radios.
For a transcription of this podcast click link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xab1mrcbkzvryhw/CQBHTyt9600%20Roundtable2022-04-22_10-44-43.txt?dl=0
Don't forget to visit blindhams.com
On this tech zoom we share our list of accessible ham apps for the iPhone and Android platforms. With Julian N1CA, Robert NC5R, Steve WB2KTV, Angelo N2DYN and Joel W0CAS
Accessible Ham apps
IOS:
ClearNode
Echolink
Calls Search
Repeater Book
Scanner radio
Node remote (needs buttons labeled)
Look for Patrick's podcast on CQBH
Zoiper (needs buttons labeled)
Android apps
ClearNode
Echolink
DV Switch
Node Remote
Hamsphear
QRZ Assistant
Peanut
Scanner Radio
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this show Damo VK4FDPM gives us a deeper tutorial of Network Radio. We would like to welcome Damo to the CQ Blind Hams team.
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On the first CQ Blind Hams first tech Zoom we do a introduction of EchoLink, DMR and AllStar with Julian N1CA, Robert NC5R, Chris NE5V, Steve WB2KTV and Joel W0CAS. We also announce the winner of the Clearzero allstar node and Baofeng RD5R with accessible RD5R firmware.
Congratulations to Dan KA4DAN as our winner.
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
Come to the CQ Blind Hams Tech Zoom. We will be talking about connecting to the blind hams bridge with EchoLink, DMR and Allstar. Zoom invite is below.
Topic: CQBH Tech Zoom
Time: Mar 10, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 071252
One tap mobile
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Dial by your location
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Meeting ID: 842 2600 5339
Passcode: 071252
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAsChXfw
To qualify for the drawing.
This is how to qualify for the drawing for the Clearnode zero and the RD5R
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Must be a licensed blind ham.
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You do not have a digital hotspot or allstar node in your household.
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You do not have a accessible GD77, GD77 s, RD5R, DM1801 or DM1801A in your household.
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You must send a email to joelcase@gmail.com letting me know you would like to enter the drawing.
Don't forget to visit www.blindhams.com
On this podcast Joe VK7JS shows us how to edit a custom voice prompt from the radio using accessible GD77 firmware.
On this show N1CA Julian, NC5R Robert and W0CAS Joel interview the 2002 Dayton Ham-vention Ham of the year. He is also a legend interviewer and founder of the (RAIN) report. The RAIN report is now a podcast named The RAIN Hamcast The podcast can be found on Apple, Google, Spotify and 5 other podcatchers. Visit Hap's website for archives below.
The Rain Hamcast | Radio Amateur Information Network (therainreport.com)
Today Robert NC5R shows us how to back up a Micro SD Card from a allstar node, hotspot or any raspberry pi. Using win 32 disc imager. Link can be found to download the program below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkr7abbwg0fxkks/win32diskimager-1.0.0-install.exe?dl=0
Also visit www.blindhams.com
In this podcast Joe VK7JS gives a demo of his great feature of the Accessible GD77 s firmware. Enhanced keyboard and custom voice prompts.
The firmware can be found at.
HAM RADIO LINKS (blindhams.com)
Today Joe VK7JS demos his great new feature of the open source accessible GD77 firmware. How you can record on the radio up to 10 custom voice prompts.
The link to the firmware can be found
HAM RADIO LINKS (blindhams.com)
Johnny NE5L helps us assemble Anderson Power Poll connectors from a blind hams prospective.
Today we talk antennas that can work in a HOA environment with Trippy AC8S, Rick N3GMS, Russ KN4MLR an Joel W0CAS.
Here is the link to all of the products that relate to the mag loop.
Total magnetic loop product list:
https://alphaantenna.com/product-category/vhf-uhf-hf-antennas/magnetic-loop-magloop-antennas/
TN07.com
MY Go 2 antenna
https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna
A few reviews of the TN07 My go2 antenna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JdQex115o4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njUTGpfMHu4&t=328s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4QQ2LwTVM
The Snake antenna artical by Trippy AC8S
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3cfpr9y3pdvmfcy/The%20Snake%20Antenna.txt?dl=1
the place to order a pre-made Snake Antenna. call 8668993947 Ask for Jim N6DHZ
http://www.dxstore.com/
This show Julian N1CA, Joel W0CAS, Chris NE5V talk to Joseph about the great new features he has added to the Radioddity GD77 S. Which is adding a virtual keyboard and auto zone function to a radio with only 3 buttons 2 knobs and a PTT.
To get a copy of Joe's firmware for now e-mail him at.
joestephen@skymesh.com.au
Visit www.blindhams.com
Today Julian N1CA and Joel W0CAS talk with Joe VK7JS about the Accessible GD77 project. Joe ask if anyone has features and bug reports to contact him. He also would like to ask if their any blind C programmers that would like to help with the project?
joestephen@skymesh.com.au
Here is the GetHub page where Joe uploads his source code.
GitHub - HegrJan/BlindGD77: Firmware for DMR transceivers using the NXP MK22 MCU, AT1846S RF chip and HR-C6000 DMR chipset. Including the Radioddity GD-77, Baofeng DM-1801 and Baofeng RD-5R. Fork of the continued VK3KYY project tailored for blind users.
From NE5V
The weather_data.php script works as a companion to AutoSky. It is not a replacement. It uses AutoSky to obtain any information on warnings in your area.
Go to www.kd8tig.com/downloads and look for the file: weather_data.tgz. Then copy it to a directory on your node. I used /usr/local/sbin.
A cleaner and faster way to get this is to ssh into your node, and in the directory of your choice execute the following command. I will use my example.
cd /usr/local/sbin
wget http://www.kd8tig.com/downloads/weather_data.tgz
Once you have this file in the /usr/local/sbin directory by using one of these methids do the following:
tar zxvf weather_data.tgz
The resulting file is weather_data.php
If you find that file, you need to make it executable. To do this type
Chmod + x weather_data.php
If you are not in the directory where the file exists then include the full pathname to the file such as /usr/local/sbin/weather_data.php
At this point, it's a good idea to test the script in case you encounter any problems. I went to option 9 on the hamvoip menu which is the Bash shell prompt. and ran the script with a radio turned on to see what happened.
Then you can add a function in the [functions stanza located in rpt.conf to call the script. It could look something like this.
83=cmd,/usr/local/sbin/weather_data
Once the function is created and files are loaded, go to option 11 on the main menu of the node, which is the asterisk client.
Type
Rpt reload
This reloads rpt.conf
Then, when AutoSky issues a warning, you can press *83 to see what the warning is. If there are no warnings or watches, invoking the script will report no active watches or warnings.
You can choose any function. I chose 83 since 81 and *82 are time and weather related.
From NE5V
This is for anyone interested in adding DTMF Command functions to the ClearNode.
I was parusing the rpt.conf file in my ClearNode and found the following line at the end of the [functions stanza.
includeifexitsts custom/my_dtmf_commands.conf
This line allows a user to add DTMF functions that won't go away when the ClearNode software is updated, or when a user changes which digital mode to use.
Here's how it works.
The statement assumes that there is a directory of the /etc/asterisk directory called "custom" and that in this directory is a file called "my_dtmf_commands_conf". Be sure to make all the letters in the directory and filename lower case, since that is the case specified in the #includeifexists statement.
One way to create the directory is through WINSCP. Go to the asterisk directory and once in that directory press F7 then enter "custom" as the directory name. Don't use the "".
If you choose to do this from the shell prompt, which is option 9 on the menu when you ssh to the node, do the following.
Go to the Asterisk directory by using
cd /etc/asterisk
Once there type
mkdir custom
This creates the custom directory.
Then use whatever method you want to create the file. I did it in Winscp by going to the custom directory, pressed shift+F4, and gave it the file name my_dtmf_commands
Another way is to go to the shell prompt after ssh into the node. This is option 9 on the menu. Then type
nano /etc/asterisk/custom/my_dtmf_commands
The entries in my file look like this.
D6=cop,32 ;Touchtone test. Enter digits with last as #
d7=cop,34 ; Telemetry Off
d8=cop,33 ; Telemetry on
d9=cop,35 ; Telemetry limited
The information after the ; explain what the commands do.
Save your work.
The next step is to make the files executible. Go to the custom directory. Then type
chmod + x my_dtmf_commands.conf
Then go to option 11 in the node menu which is the asterisk client. type
rpt reload
You then can execute the commands in the custom file. For example *D7 in my example turns off telemetry.
This apparently works only for adding functions, not overwriting them. I've been testing this, if I want to overwrite a function, the #includeifexists needs to be at the top of the stanza. I tried this in the telemetry stanza, because I wanted to overwrite the default courtesy tones. I put this at the top of the telemetry stanza
includeifexists custom/my_telemetry.conf
I put the courtesy tones in the file using the methods above, and when I saved settings in the app, the new tones stayed.
This isn't Clearnode specific, but I thought it would be of interest, particularly to Clearnode users.
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Mark WB3CAI shows us how to update the firmware of the Kenwood TS590SG using a screen reader.
Update firmware for the Kenwood TS590SG HF transceiver.
Select a COM port by the following procedures.
Remove the power supply cable from the transceiver.
Connect the transceiver's USB port or COM port to your PC's USB port or RS-232C serial port using a USB cable or an RS-232C cable.
Connect the power supply cable to the transceiver.
Select the COM port to use from the pull-downed list.
Click the [Update] button.
By following procedures, prepare transceiver side.
2-1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2-2 Press and hold [M.IN] key, then turn the transceiver power ON.
2-3 Confirm the current version number and "PROGRAM" appearing on the LCD display.
Note: Operating or running any other application software on Windows while new firmware is being written to the transceiver may result in the writing of new firmware to the transceiver to be unstable. Do not operate nor run any other application software on Windows while new firmware is being written to the transceiver.
When you are ready, press the [OK] button.
The dialog box to confirm the firmware version will open.
After confirm the firmware version, press the [OK] button.
The firmware update is performed automatically.
During the update, the firmware version number changes to "-.--" on the LCD display of the transceiver, and the display "PROGRAM" as well as the transmit and receive LED (orange) blink. The lower meter also changes.
When the firmware update is successful, "Completed! The firmware has been updated." appears.
The new firmware version number and "PROG OK" appear on the LCD display of the transceiver.
Click the [OK] button, then a dialog box which explains the procedure to finish the updating appears.
Note: If an error message appears during the update, confirm the COM port setting or cable connections, then try to update the firmware again.
To finish the updating, execute the following procedures.
2-1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2-2 Remove the USB cable or RS-232C cable from the transceiver.
2-3 Press and hold [A/B] key, then turn the transceiver power ON.
2-4 Press [A/B] key to perform the Full Reset.
Chris NE5V tells us more things you can do with a Clearnode. This is on how to have nodes announce callsigns instead of numbers. I did it by ssh into node first, then the last part of the podcast is changing a timed event in the Clearnode app.
Get a ClearNode at ClearNode - AllStar, EchoLink, DMR, P25, YSF, FCS & NXDN - Node-Ventures
visit www.blindhams.com
Episode 50, N1CA Julian and Joel W0CAS talk with Dennis WB6OBB and Chris NE5V about how this great group of blind hams met on the Blind Hams Network. We had over 145 years of operating on this show.
visit www.blindhams.com
Chris NE5V continues with the ClearNode tutorial part 2.
This podcast describes the various settings screens in the Clearnode app. For more information on the Clearnode, visit
http://www.node-ventures.com
Chris NE5V starts this 4 part tutorial about the ClearNode AllStar/ digital node.
You can buy one here.
Buy ClearNode - Node-Ventures
N1CA Julian and W0CAS Joel, We talked to AJ VE3ABZ about network radios.
You can find out moor at www.networkradios.gq
AJ's radio can be found at Amazon.
Amazon.com: Inrico T320 4g Internet Mobile Radio WiFi Bluetooth Radio Unlocked GSM Compatible with Zello Real PTT Android 7.0 Network Radio: Car Electronics
The other network radio the Anysecu P5 that Bob K8LR ordered, at this time has not arrived for testing. You can find it here at Ebay
ANYSECU 4G Network Radio P5 Android 9.0 Unlocked UHF Walkie Talkie REALPTT ZELLO | eBay
Today N1CA Julian and W0CAS Joel setup IAXRPT for the first time using a ClearNode on AllStar.
Getting Started with, and setting up IAXRPT
Visit: blindhams.com, find and activate the "Ham radio links" link, find
and activate the "I A X R P T Download and setup instructions" link, and
if you are a JAWS user you'll also want to find and activate the "I A X
R P T JAWS Scripts" link to download these helpful scripts for JAWS,
generously written and contributed by KN6GAA.
Note: JAWS users will want to install the scripts before opening IAXRPT.
Part 1: If using Clear node and it's app
- Open Clear Node App, then find and activate the button that mentions
your AllStar node number.
Note: if you don't already have it memorized, find and make a note of
your node's IP address listed on this screen, which you will need to
enter into IAXRPT.
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Find and activate the "AllStar Setup" button
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Find and open the edit field called "User IAXRPT Password"
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If you haven't already entered one, or one wasn't already entered for
you, create and enter one in the blank edit field and make a note of it
as you'll need to enter it into IAXRPT.
I recommend using the same password that you use as your node password,
it can be found in the edit field directly above or before the edit
field you just opened.
If you already have a password that appears in the IAXRPT password
field, then there's no need to enter anything, just make a note of it
and proceed to Part 2.
Part 2: Setting up IAXRPT to connect to your node.
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Open IAXRPT.
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Press Alt+O to open the Options Menu, arrow down to Accounts, then
press enter to activate.
This will open the Manage Accounts dialog box.
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Find and activate the "Add..." button.
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In the "Account name" field, enter your AllStar node number.
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In the "Description" field, you can enter anything you like. I
entered "Clear Node".
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In the "host" field, enter your node's IP address.
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In the "user name" field, enter "iaxrpt" in lower case and without
the quotes.
- In the "Password" field, enter the IAXRPT password you either found
or created in the Clear Node App.
In the "confirm" field, re-enter the password you entered in the field
above.
- In the "type" combo box, choose Duplex, this will enable full duplex
operation.
You can pretty much skip through the remaining options. Note that in my
setup I have the "Show Connection", and "Log to Display", checkboxes
checked.
- Find and activate the "Save button. If this doesn't take you back to
the main screen, find and activate the "Done" button. This should take
you back to the main screen.
- Once on the main screen, press Alt+O again but this time arrow down
to and activate "Preferences", this will open the "Preferences dialog box.
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Find and activate the "Caller ID" tab.
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In the "Name" field, enter your callsign in all caps.
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In the "number" field, by default it should be set to "0", if not,
enter 0.
- Find and activate the "Save button. If this doesn't take you back to
the main screen, find and activate the "Done" button. This should take
you back to the main screen.
- You are now ready to connect to your node by finding and activating
the "Connect" button.
Note: JAWS users who installed the scripts can press Alt+C to connect
and Alt+D to disconnect, other helpful key commands can be found by
pressing Insert+H. There are other more advanced settings that you'll
eventually explore to adjust things like audio and mic levels.
Good luck, 73.
Julian N1CA
Gena M0EBP gives us a demo of the Radioddity GD77 S using the Open GD77 S firmware with voice prompts.
Today Julian N1CA helps Joel W0CAS fine tune his new ClearNode allstar node. The only thing I had to change is the bandwith setting in the codeplug from 12.5 khz to 25 khz. With the info Gerry ask for when you order a node, you get a great working AllStar node out of the box. You can get your ClearNode here.
ClearNode - AllStar, EchoLink & DMR - Node-Ventures (node-ventures.com)
Patrick KE4DYI shows us how to control an AllStar node with the phone app, node-remote. Which is on IOS and Android.
Today we talk to the top finishers of the first CQ Blind Hams F T8-F T4 contest. The results are as follows.
FT8/FT4 contest for Feb 6 2021
points callsign first name
1st. 258 KW3A Steve
2nd. 190 K9AV Clarence
3rd. 150 N5DT David
3rd. 150 Vo1AX Michael
5th. 128 NE5L Jonny
6th. 94 W0CAS Joel
7th. 65 M0EBP Gina
8th. 49 NC6D David
9th. 39 KN4MLR Russ
10th. 34 W2QCY John
11th. 33 KC2QJB John
12th. 1 K8IT Neal
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Used equipment. When and where you should or should not buy it.
Elmer or club member.
Your local repeater may have a traders net. Like our local Dixie Traders net Friday at 8pm eastern on EchoLink W4KEV-R and Allstar node 50015.
Ham-Fest or ham tailgate.
MTC Main Trading company
https://www.mtcradio.com/used-gear/
HRO Ham Radio Outlet
https://www.hamradio.com/used.cfm
E-Ham classifieds
https://www.eham.net/classifieds
R and L
http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/used.php
QTH
https://swap.qth.com/
E-Bay if you are a gambler.
Today Bob K8LR, Buddy KB5ELV and Joel W0CAS discuss some radios that may be good for a new blind ham.
Suggested list of the Best ham radios for new blind hams
note the links below for the radios. This is only one place you can find these radios. You may find them at a better price at some other store.
These choices at this time are still in production as of December 2020
HT (Handy Talkie) radios
- Baofeng DM1801. Analog/DMR This may be the one to get. Needs to have the Open DM1801 firmware installed to make fully accessible.
Amazon.com: BaoFeng DM-1801 DMR and Analog VHF/UHF Dual Band Dual Time Slot DMR Ham Amateur Two Way Radio 1024 Channels Tier I & II Compatible with MOTOTRBO, Free Programming Cable: Car Electronics
- Boafeng RD5R Analog/DMR. Needs to have the Open RD5R firmware installed to make fully accessible.
https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-amateur-radios/products/radioddity-x-baofeng-rd-5r-dmr-ham-amateur-two-way-radio
- Radioddity GD77 Analog/DMR. Needs to have the Open GD77 firmware installed to make fully accessible.
https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gd-77-dmr-two-way-radio
- Kenwood THD74a Analog/D-Sttar
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015269
Hot Spots for digital radios
- Shark RF OpenSpot3 DMR, D-Star, YSF and P25
https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot3/
- MMDVM hotspot from R and L Electronics
http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=75171&osCsid=jhlg2tp9os1itnsr7nk0pglg05
- Pi Star hotspots can be bought from Amazon compleat or as a kit.
AllStar nodes
- Clear Node
https://www.node-ventures.com/
- G7RPG Micro/Hub
https://m0hoy2.wixsite.com/hubnet/g7rpg-microhub
- Shari Node
https://hamprojects.info/shari/
Mobile radios
Kenwood TMV71a duel band 2meter and 70 centimeter. Needs a VSG1 voice chip added.
https://www.mtcradio.com/kenwood-tm-v71a-144-440-mhz-mobile-in-stock/
HF radio
Kenwood TS-590sg 100 watt 160-6 meter all mode AM,FM, CW and SSB. Needs a VSG1 voice chip added
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/kwd-ts-590sg
Used Radios
You may also find used radios at a cheaper price. I do not recommend a new blind ham buy used radios until they know more about the hobby or have a Elmer or club member they trust to buy from.
Today w0CAS, Joel M0EBP Gena and W2QCY John announce the first CQ Blind Hams FT8/ FT4 contest.
Here you can find the software for running FT8 and FT4
WSJT Home Page (princeton.edu)
Here you can join the QLOG users group where you can get QLOG from the files section.
QLogusers+subscribe@groups.io
On this podcast we talked with Sam W2JDB the developer of QLOG.
https://anchor.fm/joel-case2/episodes/CQBH-32-Blind-Hams-Round-Table-Q-Log-and-FT8-ehhf8r
Visit our website www.blindhams.com
hris and Patrick dig deeper into Allstar.
Registering for A Node:
https://www.allstarlink.org/
Asterisk Allstar on the Raspberry Pi 2/3/4
https://hamvoip.org/
Pre-built Nodes.
G7RPG Microhub from the UK:
https://www.hubnetwork.uk/index.php/more/g7rpg-microhub
ClearNode - AllStar & Echolink by W6WNG - Node-Ventures
https://www.node-ventures.com/
TechNo By George:
https://technobygeorge.com/
Allstar – Ham Radio Projects (Brian, Dinah, and Shari)
https://hamprojects.info/allstar/
URI Cables, Allstar Link Interface Cables for the URI Series FOB to your radio:
http://www.uricables.com/
Chris and Patrick dig deeper into Allstar.
Registering for A Node:
https://www.allstarlink.org/
Asterisk Allstar on the Raspberry Pi 2/3/4
https://hamvoip.org/
Pre-built Nodes.
G7RPG Microhub from the UK:
https://www.hubnetwork.uk/index.php/more/g7rpg-microhub
ClearNode - AllStar & Echolink by W6WNG - Node-Ventures
https://www.node-ventures.com/
TechNo By George:
https://technobygeorge.com/
Allstar – Ham Radio Projects (Brian, Dinah, and Shari)
https://hamprojects.info/allstar/
URI Cables, Allstar Link Interface Cables for the URI Series FOB to your radio:
http://www.uricables.com/
We talk with Patrick KE4DYI about the Blind Hams Network Bridge
These are all of the ways you can connect
DMR Brandmeister TG 31679
DMR TGIF TG 31679
AllStar 50631
ECHO-Link 461941
Y S F reflector 76138 not wires X
Wires-X room #68022, with the
catch that connecting repeaters must be mixed mode, meaning capable of
passing analog. and digital
D-Star DCS679A
PEANUT XLX679A
Gena M0EBP gives a overview of AllStar link.
AllStar is an analog mode that uses the internet to send audio packets from node to node. Enter star 3 then the node number i.e. *350631 for the Blind Hams bridge.
Resources:
Set up your account, server and request a node number:
www.allstarlink.org
Use hamvoip instead of an allstar image:
https://hamvoip.org
The Clear Node:
https://www.node-ventures.com/buy-clearnode/
The Shari Node:
https://hamprojects.info/shari/
The Micro Hub from G7RPG:
https://www.hubnetwork.uk/index.php/more/g7rpg-microhub
On this Round Table we talk to Sam W2JDB and John W2QCY about Q-Log and how it works with F T 8 for a Blind Ham.
This is a link to the QLOG users group where the files for QLOG can be found in the files section.
QLogusers+subscribe@groups.io
Here is a link to a YouTube video of the QLOG program in operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1yTG1YmxM&feature=youtu.be
Chris NE5V demos the Radioddity GD77-S using the unstable version of the Open GD77 firmware.
Here you can find the latest firmware, CPS and voice packs.
Here are the latest updates for the GD77
Dated 6/21
This update contains two new verbosity modes
https://github.com/rogerclarkmelbourne/OpenGD77/releases/tag/D20200507
You also need a new voice pack. Here are the voice packs from 6/21
https://github.com/LibreDMR/voice-prompts/releases/tag/R2020.06.21
and because its requested so often, here is a link to the users guide again.
https://github.com/rogerclarkmelbourne/OpenGD77/blob/master/docs/OpenGD77_User_Guide.md
For completeness, cps dated 6/19
https://github.com/rogerclarkmelbourne/OpenGD77CPS/releases/tag/R2020.06.19
This is the one with all the new hotkeys.
On this show we have a deeper chat with Ian DJ0HF and Gena M0EBP on the Open GD 77 project for Blind Hams.
Ian's package link
http://www.spencerweb.net/Downloads/OpenGD77/opengd77.html
Download for the extra voice packs.
https://github.com/LibreDMR/voice-prompts/releases/tag/R20200613
Download for the Open GD77 users guide.
https://github.com/rogerclarkmelbourne/OpenGD77/blob/master/docs/OpenGD77_User_Guide.md#rssi
Buddy KB5ELV unboxing the Radioddity GD77. He talked about the Open GD77 firmware. Here is a link to Ian's DJ0HF site where you can download the package.
http://www.spencerweb.net/Downloads/OpenGD77/opengd77.html
This is the latest description of the firmware, voice packs and CPS of the Open GD77 project as of 6/16/20. Here is a link to the most up to date package available. Be sure you download the latest package and re listen to the MP3 files or read the PDF files that comes with the software in the newest package.
http://www.spencerweb.net/Downloads/OpenGD77/opengd77.html
Ian DJ0HF with a demo of the latest update of the Open GD 77 voice prompts and beeps as of 6/14 2020
Todays round table W0CAS Joel and KN4MLR Russ talk with DJ0HF Ian about The Open GD77 project and the instruction package along with the software and firmware by VK3KYY Roger.
Ian's website to download the Open GD77 package.
http://www.spencerweb.net/Downloads/OpenGD77/opengd77.html
We would like to thank Roger VK3KYY supported by Daniel F1RMB for the firmware, CPS and Voice packs. Also Ian DJ0HF for the great instructions. Plus the testers that supported the project Gina M0EBP and others.
Here is where you can get the download.
http://www.spencerweb.net/Downloads/OpenGD77/opengd77.html
This is a re-edited version by N2DYN Angelo of my initial review and demo of the Radioddity GS5B. I won this radio from Ham Radio 2.0 on Jason's 5 year anniversary show. This sub $100 duel band analog radio is a vary good rugged HT.
https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gs-5b
Jason's review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HafUlwOLM&feature=em-lsp
Sponsorship
This is our first round table. Talking antennas with W0CAS Joel, Kn4mlr Russ, N2DYN Angelo and K8LR Bob.
ATOM is Audible Transmitting Output Monitor for HF radios. To get one send e-mail to kj6cbw@arrl.net
This is a review of the Kenwood TMV71E by David 2M0TSR. We would like to thank Kalvin and all of the Active Elements group for letting us upload this review.
This is a good way for blind hams to make up coax for use in a ham station. Without soldering connectors. Russ KN4MLR 's tutorial.
This podcast is Dave N2AAM demoing The Programming software from RT Systems using NVDA screen reader for blind hams.
This is Patrick KE4DYI showing how to program a Radioddity GD77 S using the NVDA screen reader.
This first CQ Blind Hams podcast is a demo of the Radioddity GD77S DMR duel band HT by Joel W0 C A S. The audio will get better. I am just testing the podcast concept.