for the price of that radio, you would think they would have more
accessibility...not to mention the ability to write your own software for
different functions.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Barrett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 3:08 PM
Subject: ic7800


> Hi all,
>
> Still searching for a replacement to my aging hf gear.
>
> Just continuing from my previous messages of a few weeks ago, at that
> time I was interested in the tentek orian.
>
> As it looks like that is not going to be accessible, have started
> looking again.
>
> Just reading on the net and I see that the ic7800 has the option of
> being upgraded by installing new software.  As I believe the current
> unit has the ability to speak the operating frequency, it strikes me
> that with a bit of software writing, it may be possible to increase
> the accessibility.
>
> Just wondering if anyone has any ideas about the feasibility of this
> and whether the source code can be obtained.
>
> I am no expert in this field so may be off track but I would really
> like an accessible top end radio and from the reviews, the receiver
> looks quite impressive.
>
> Anythoughts?
>
>
> Keith
>
> - - - -
>
> Keith Barrett
> email <[log in to unmask]>
> Website www.barrettpianos.co.uk
> Amateur radio callsign gw4nby
> Corntown, South Wales
>
>