I have a dx399 which cost about $70 on sale.  It can't handle ssb, but it's
a nice little radio for listening to the foreign broadcasts.
It allows direct entry of frequencies from the key pad.  It certainly has
some features that are not accessible, such as the clock, but it's a pretty
straightforward little receiver.

Jerry Berrier
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 11:28 AM
Subject: blind friendly short wave radio


I have a non ham friend who is wanting to get into listining to short wave
and ham stuff.  What is out there these days for a blind friendly short
wave radio.  Does radio shack still make the 390?  I bought one of those
on sale once for $90 I think.

73s
Butch      WA0VJR