A new episode of the CQ Blind Hams podcast is out: “CQBH 144 Techzoom for Aug. 17 2025, Shark RF M1KE”. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube; we’ve embedded the episode below for easy playback.

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

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Description (from CQ Blind Hams):

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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