Clayton:

    If you're talking about an HT, I'd strongly recommend the Kenwood THF6A.
A bunch of us on the list have one, and have had lots of luck getting it to
do what we want.

The radio doesn't give verbal information, but the menus and settings are
fairly easy to learn, since they are marked off by a series of beeps and
other indications that are easy for a blind person to master.

The other possible HT would be the Icom T290A.  I don't know if I have the
number right, but this is an HT that reads the frequency out in CW.  Many
folks on the list have this radio as well.

If someone on the list could correct me on the model number for that Icom
HT, I'd appreciate it.  The memory is not what it should be tonight.  HI!
HI!  HI!

Hope this helps at least a little.

Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clayton" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 7:32 PM
Subject: Accessible Handheld Transceiver


> Hello,
>
> A client of mine is totally blind and currently uses a YAESU FT-234
handheld
> tranceiver.  Are there any other units in the marketplace that will
audibly
> convey information like the frequency?    We have been looking for a
device
> to read the LCD display of her current unit, but to no avail.  Again, we
> would like information on accessible handheld HAMM radio devices for the
> blind and visually impaired.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Clayton Peterson
> Technology Director
> SAAVI (Southern Arizona Association for Visually Impaired)
> 3767 E Grant Rd
> Tucson, AZ  85716
> 520-795-1331, x330
> Fax 520-795-1336
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> www.saavi.us
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dave Hillebrandt
> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 5:23 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: I'm back, I missed me!
>
>
> Welcome back. yes, you missed all kinds of stuff. happy holidays, 73, Dave
> W4CI
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Reedy" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 6:37 PM
> Subject: I'm back, I missed me!
>
>
> > >
> > >Helo every one. I am back on the list and glad to be so.
> > >
> > >My e-mail was down for a few days and the list kept trying to send my
> > >e-mail and after the list tried and failed several times I was
> unsubscribed.
> > >
> > >Well any way, I'm back.
> > >
> > >Did I miss anything?
> > >
> > >73 Keith-WA9DRO
> >
> > Keith-WA9DRO
> > Illiana Skywarn Coordinator
> > God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.
> > Hudson Taylor