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Server news has been updated on 02/02/2012.  Welcome to the new handiham.org. We are now running on a new server, where we expect excellent service and reliability. There are likely going to be  a few glitches, so bear with us while we get everything up and running.  The old website is now available with somewhat less maintenance at www.handiham.net. Please report problems to wa0tda@arrl.net.   

To be sure you are reading the latest content, please refresh the page using the F5 key.  Join us on the air February 4 for the Minnesota QSO Party.  Details at: 
http://www.handiham.org/QSO

Important Notice:  If your log in credentials don't work on the new website, you need to create an account. Please use you callsign as username (or whatever username you had for the old website if you are not yet licensed.)  Here is the Create Account Link:
http://www.handiham.org/user/register

The audio this week page is set to be updated as new audio is produced during the week.

If you have at least a General Class license, please let us know if you want Remote Base access. You will need to include your SKYPE name and the password you want in an email to wa0tda@arrl.net. 

There is an Audio Tutorial on the Remote Base.

Check out this week's news in Handiham World This Week. Tune in today! 

E-Letter audio page

Other news and links:

1. Our twenty- fifth General Class lecture introduces the loop antenna.

2. Worldradio magazine audio for February 2012 is available for blind members. 

3. February 2012: QST Magazine digest is ready for our blind members in DAISY format for the first time.  This change makes it easier for blind users to navigate the digest with their Daisy players and brings us up to standard with the National Library Service, Library of Congress system. Here is the link to download the February 2012 QST Audio Digest in Daisy (Zip file). 

4. DAISY book reading software AMIS is free and will play our DAISY books.

5. Technician Question Pool audio read by volunteer Ken Barker, K5OFC, is now available on the new website.

6. QCWA Journal for Winter 2011-2012 is available for our blind members.

7. February 2012: QST Magazine digest is ready for our blind members in DAISY format for the first time.  This change makes it easier for blind users to navigate the digest with their Daisy players and brings us up to standard with the National Library Service, Library of Congress system. Here is the link to download the February 2012 QST Audio Digest in Daisy (Zip file).

8. CQ audio digest for January 2012 has been completed by Bob Zeida, N1BLF, for our blind members.

9. QST magazine audio for January 2012 is available for blind members.

10. The Handiham World Year-End 2011 Print Edition is read by volunteer reader Bob Zeida, N1BLF and available in two ways:

    • Audio stream of Handiham World Year-End edition.

    • Download the MP3 file of Handiham World Year-End edition.
      

11. AMSAT Journal, Vol. 34, Number 4, selected articles, added November 2011. 

12. November Events by N1YXU are posted.

13. Updates have been made to the W4MQ Remote Base Pages.

14. The Handiham System is now hosting the W4MQ software.

15. New in the Manuals Section: Matt Arthur, KA0PQW, has completed his fourth audio tutorial on the Wouxun HT.

16. New in the Manuals Section: Matt Arthur, KA0PQW, continues his audio tutorial series on the Wouxun HT with part 3. 

17. New in the Manuals Section: Matt Arthur, KA0PQW, continues his audio tutorial series on the Wouxun HT with part 2. 

18. New in the Manuals Section: Matt Arthur, KA0PQW, starts his audio tutorial series on the Wouxun HT. 

19. Handiham Net Training on National Traffic System, by Jim, WB4LBM.

20. Listen in as Matt Arthur tells us about Sporadic-E propagation.

21. QST review of the Kenwood TS590S in mp3 audio read by WA0TDA for our blind members.

22. NC4FB has developed computer-generated audio files of all three amateur radio question pools plus the new General pool that will be in effect on 1 July 2011. SUBELEMENT audio files (MP3 format) covering the question pools for Technician, General 2007-2011, General 2011-2015, and Extra are available using the link below:
    http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/?page_id=2446

23. Technician 2010 question pool with only correct answers (in MP3 audio read by computer) added to manuals section.

24. New: Online resources page for those looking for extra study options, including commercial licensing.

25. New!  The FISTS CW Club newsletter The Keynote audio digest for our blind members!

26. Some of you have asked for a list of what topics are in each Technician lecture. Here is that list.

27. QST individual articles for our blind members.

28. DAISY Book Updated: Wouxun KGUVD1P Handheld Radio Eyes-Free Tips & Tricks for the Blind User (ZIP file in DAISY format is 7 MB.)

29. Audio tour of Matt Arthur KA0PQW ham shack.

30. Video tour of Matt Arthur KA0PQW ham shack. 

31. Error in THF-6A menu list in Manuals section fixed.

32. The Extra Class Question Pool with only correct answers, in DAISY format. Download & unzip, then play on computer using AMIS or put on your digital player.

33. Op Skills: Some new radios and how to keep from losing your HT

34. The General Pool effective 1 July 2011 through 30 June 2015 is now available from Handihams in four formats:

    • The original version in plain text with all answers.
    • The modified version with only the correct answers given.
    • The original version in DAISY book format.
    • The modified version with only the correct answer given in DAISY book format.

     

35. Handiham World Year End Edition is in three formats:

    • Audio Edition - Download to your computer or audio player.

    • PDF Edition - Four pages in full color.

    • In your mailbox! Look for our year-end mailing and please use the giving envelope inside if you can help us out this year. 

36. K0LR has made an addition to the Remote Base FAQ, explaining why Echolink cannot be used for remote control HF operation.

37. MP3 download: Learn the basics of HF beacon stations in this short operating skills audio lecture.

38. AMSAT Journal digest audio added for our blind members.

39. 2010 Accessible Radio Roundup, With the Handihams by Pat Tice, WA0TDA, read by Bob Zeida, N1BLF, in MP3 format audio.

40. Plain text version of the 2010 Accessible Radio Roundup article.

41. We have added several Kenwood manuals to the Manuals section of the website. These are for the Kenwood TS440, the TS570, and the TM-V71A. You will find them in the Manuals directory under Kenwood.

42. Wow!  New audio on the TS-480SAT is available, thanks to Joe, N3AIN.

43. The Handiham offices have moved to Camp Courage.  
    
    Our address is:

    Camp Courage
    Handiham System
    8046 83rd St. NW
    Maple Lake, MN 55358

    Mail sent to the Golden Valley address will still reach us.

44. How to get help with your radio problems, an article by WA0TDA, read by N1BLF.

45. DAISY book version of the ARRL VE Manual Ninth Edition, as modified for DAISY by Handihams. 

46. DAISY book reading software AMIS.

47. On the Math Page: Tony Tretter's Extra Class Math Shortcuts Parts 1 and 2
48. Matt Arthur, KA0PQW, 2 meter lecture series!

Please report problems with this page or any accessibility issues to: patt@couragecenter.org