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Re: Accessible 2-meter HT?
From:
Anthony Vece <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 15 Apr 2004 10:07:11 -0400
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If you listen to the repeater's audio characteristics, you can more or less
tell what repeater your listening to.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent Harding" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 1:35 AM
Subject: Re: Accessible 2-meter HT?


> I suppose the only true down side to no speech is that if you use scanning
> and it stops on a repeater you won't know what frequency it is, unless you
> recognize the courtesy tone. How accessible would the software be with
> speech? Pretty usable, or is it difficult by computer?
> Thanks.
> 73's
> Kb9lwj
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lynn Roberts N8LXK" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 12:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Accessible 2-meter HT?
>
>
> > Brent,
> > Kenwood thf6a has keypad entry, no speech chip, programming via
computer,
> R
> > and L electronics frequently has refurbished units.
> > manual's, menu help, and keypad guide are available from I can work this
> > thing in ASCII format. Many members of this list have one.
> > Lynn
> > [log in to unmask]
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brent Harding" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 12:19 AM
> > Subject: Accessible 2-meter HT?
> >
> >
> > > I was wondering what HT I should get that's mostly accessible? I'm
> totally
> > > blind, and have heard that yesu should be one brand to steer clear
from,
> > as
> > > the menus are quite complex. Do any have the ability for speech chips
to
> > be
> > > installed, direct frequency entry, and/or computer programmability? At
> > least
> > > then, with a computer, I could load it with the repeater
> > > settings/frequencies I'll be able to use. Does radio shack still sell
> ham
> > > gear, or is ebay probably my best bet these days (scared of that
option,
> > as
> > > I can't see what it's like before I buy), and I want something that's
in
> > > working condition. Any recommendations?
> > > Thanks.
> > > 73's
> > > Kb9lwj
> > >
> >
>

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