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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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so the rt systems software would probably work with the vx150 no doubt.
Unlesss for the vx150's they use some specific yaesu software?
thanks for the info.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 4:17 AM
Subject: Re: IC v8 HT


> I Colin;
>
> The software written by Rt Systems has always worked with Jaws.
>
> I had a VX-5R and the software worked just fine.
>
> On the other hand, Icom has been putting out there own software and I find
> that it works just as well.
>
> The software is not driven by the accessibility of the radio but, by the
way
> the program is written.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
> [log in to unmask]
> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 6:14 PM
> Subject: IC v8 HT
>
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> > has anyone used or had experience with the IC V8 2m hand held?
> > I am wondering if it works with some accessible software for programming
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> > and setup purposes.
> > At the moment, i am trying to decide between an IC V8 and a VX150 =
> > because both are around the same price and have similar features and =
> > reviews.
> > I know the Icoms tend to be more blind friendly with their software so =
> > perhaps the icom might be the better choice but i like the features and
=
> > specs of the yaesu a bit more.
> > opinions? yes i know yaesu is supposed to be terrible for accessibility
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> > but they do make some excellent HT's.
> > 73
> > Colin, VA6BKX
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