I think you can memorize what key strokes you need to set it. I don't
know because I have never taken the time to play around with it. I don't
think any of the RS receivers have talking clocks on them, and I don't
know of any that do.
On Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Jerry Berrier wrote:
> Well, does that mean the clock is accessible with speech? Or does it just
> mean that one can memorize the sequence of key strokes to set the clock?
> Once you set it, can you use it to check the time or set other time-related
> functions?
> I
> d
> Jerry Berrier
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 7:10 PM
> Subject: Re: blind friendly short wave radio
>
>
> 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
> >
>
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