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2528 Amateur Radio Then and Now (Jul. 9, 2025)
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Show Notes
John McCann can be reached by e-mail at:
john@jamsite.net
Or via ham radio as KW4U .
The main web site for the Blind Hams Net is:
https://blindhams.wordpress.com
To subscribe to the blind hams e-mail forum, send an e-mail to:
blind-hams+subscribe@groups.io
HandiHam: Amateur Radio and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities has materials to help study for the HAM radio operator’s license. They can be found at:
www.handiham.org
You can also call them at: 866-HANDIHAM (866-426-3442)
or e-mail them at:
handiham@allina.com
The main web site for the American Radio Relay League is:
www.arrl.com
or you can call at: 888-277-5289
or send an e-mail to:
hq@arrl.org
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and American Council of the Blind both have groups for ham radio operators. Their web sites are:
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