I can agree on that with the 707 as I've had one for over 4 years. I don't
recall ever needing sighted help with it.
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:39 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Radio recommendations?
Christy,
I've had my Kenwood TM-G707A for about three years, and I like it very much.
You can definitely program the PL tones yourself, as they are spoken by the
voice chip. The menus are a little tricky because they don't speak, but if
you're careful, you can set them up too. The good news is that once you set
them, you hardly ever have to change them. I'm not sure of the price, but
any reputable dealer should be able to give you a quote. You might even
find a used one for a good price, since some people will want to get the
808, which is a replacement. I don't have any experience with the 808, but
I've heard it is reasonably accessible. Oh, one more thing I almost forgot.
the 707 is programmable, and the software works well with a screen reader.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christy Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 13:41
Subject: Radio recommendations?
> Realizing I may be opening up a can of worms here..
>
> I've been licensed for over ten years now, but haven't been active for
quite
> some time for various reasons. I'd like to get back into the radio scene,
> but I find myself way out of the loop and needing to get a new radio and
> accessories. Not having much of an idea of any new things out there, and
I'm
> sure a lot has changed, I'm looking for any recommendations you might
have.
> Here's what I'm up against.
>
> I live in the st. louis area, and from what I understand a lot of the
> repeaters here use PL tones. I haven't pulled up an actual list of
repeaters
> yet, that's my next project. I'm still a technician as far as licensing,
> though I'm hoping to move up if I can get my hands on some good training
> materials. Unfortunately, I've forgotten most of what I knew so I need to
> refresh myself first. Right now I'm looking for something that would get
me
> on 2 meters and 70 cm though, additional bands I wouldn't complain about.
> I'd prefer something fairly cheap, but more importantly I need something
> that is decently accessible as I don't really have much access to sighted
> assistance. That may change once I get up and running and can start
> networking with local hams, but for now it's where I am. Being able to set
> PL tones on my own is a definite must.
>
> I'm also in an apartment, so am looking for an antenna that could work for
> such a radio halfway decently without needing to be outside. Again, I'm
not
> the most skilled so for now building my own is out of the question.
>
> I guess what I'm looking for is any ideas, suggestions, for someone brand
> new to this. Though I'm not brand new I might as well be at least until I
> get back up with my knowledge and skills. Don't worry, I intend to do my
own
> research as well. I just thought I'd throw this idea out there
>
> Thanks in advance for any help anyone may be willing to provide.
>
> Christy, KI4GYH
>
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