Buddy,

I can see why they might not want to put direct frequency entry on
the front panel, but since the radio has a USB port, why not make a
direct entry keypad as an accessory.

Also, if this radio has a PC on board, I wonder if the PC could run
one of our favorite screen readers.

Steve

On Tuesday 11/1/05 23:32 Buddy Brannan wrote:
>Mmm. Promising, maybe?
>
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> > From: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Date: November 1, 2005 11:11:54 PM EST
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: New Sienna--Questions
> >
> >
> > Hi Buddy,
> >
> > Direct frequency entry is possible using the PC's graphical
> > user interface. It takes too many buttons to make it
> > practical on the limited space on the front panel, so it was
> > a conscious decision to leave them off and to instead make it
> > very easy to move around using the tuning knobs, FAST and
> > BAND buttons, especially since the PC has instant
> > bandswitching, direct frequency entry and lots of
> > alphanumerically-labeled memories.
> >
> > You are correct that existing voice software should be pretty
> > easy to add with the PC. We will do our best to add the kind
> > of functionality needed by disabled hams. Thank you very much
> > for your suggestions. We will take them to heart.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Brian, W0DZ
> >