Well, from experience, I can say the Kenwood TS-570, and 2000 with the VS-3
are totally accessible. As compared to Icom, I don't know, but I don't see
how it can get any better. Those tell you just about everything with the
VS-3.
John Miller N1UMJ
Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
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From: "Michael" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 11:49 AM
Subject: IC-746/756 accessibility


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> Hello list:
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> I just have a question and couple of comments.
> How accessible is the IC-746/756 series from a blind perspective in
relation
> to the Kenwood with its VS-3?
>
> Although I'm categorized as being totally blind, I do possess enough
vision
> to see colors and large shapes.  I can operate my rig by plastering my eye
> ball on the display. <HI HI>
> I can't see the power or mic gain settings, SWR or S-9 or the numbers that
> identify each menu item. I can see each menu setting such as on or off and
> associated number setting such as 51 or 52 for menu item 41.  To
complicate
> matters further, black lettering and numbers on an amber background gives
me
> even more trouble.  If I could get a display that would show red, green,
> blue or amber numbers and letters on a black background, then I probably
> wouldn't require a voice synthesizer at all.
>
> 73
> Michael VO1RYN
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> P S
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> I hope I will get an opportunity to meet some of you on the bands.
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