Also, try the DX-370 or 390.  The 37doesn't have direct entry or SSB, and
the clock is hard to set, but I have just left it a lonewith the 370 and
390.  The 390 has both dirrect entry and SSB, and the clock seems easy to
set, but again I don't mess around with it because there is just no need
to.





On Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Jerry Berrier wrote:

> 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
>