Hi Lou,

That's pretty much what we've been thinking as we researched the radio this
week.  As it turns out, my friend decided to buy it, and he's already
enjoying some (though not all) of its features.  I think he'll buy the
QSY-er as soon as he gets enough money.  Thanks to you and everyone else on
the list who took the time to give me feedback.  It was quite helpful.

Steve

On Thursday 9/18/03 21:20 Louis Kim Kline wrote:
>Hi Steve.
>
>It isn't as accessible as some radios, but it can be run by someone who is
>totally blind.  Mainly, it is the setup menus that are cumbersome.  The
>first menu in the set of menus lets out a slightly longer beep than the
>others and you can use this feature to find your place in the menus.  The
>radio accepts the UT-102 voice synthesizer from Icom.  The matching auto
>tuner is very nice, although pretty pricey at $369.  I would also strongly
>recommend the purchase of the Milenium QSYer from W2FS.  It makes rapid and
>exact frequency changes a breeze.
>
>So, in conclusion, while it is a bit of a pain, your friend can use this
>radio.
>
>73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
>
>At 03:09 PM 9/12/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi everyone,
> >
> >A blind friend of mine has an opportunity to purchase a used Icom IC-706,
> >but before he spends his money, he wants to know how accessible the radio
> >is for a totally blind person.  I've never owned one, so I couldn't tell
> >him, but I figured there are at least a few of you who might be able to
> >tell us what we need to know.  Thanks in advance for any and all help.
> >
> >Steve
>
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