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
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From: "Brent Harding" <[log in to unmask]>
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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
>