I am not sure what the difference is between the two protocols but I do
suspect that eventually a CDMA version will come out if the phone can
support the camera density and the xenon flash. Later. I am playing
with the older version of the KNFB I think the b model today and perhaps
for a week.
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BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN
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208-639-8386
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Tinney
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:06 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
Hi Bret,
The Nokia N82 is a GSM phone and works only on GSM networks like AT&T
and TMobile. I'm a happy Verizon wireless customer and I prefer the
CDMA protocol, so I'm hoping that a CDMA phone will come out that will
work with the KNFB software.
Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
Skype name: bobtinn
One of the best days of my life is today!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
If the v82 will work on Verizon I suspect you could get it to work. It
makes sense that other networks will eventually work with this software
hardware configuration. If not at time of first shipment than
sometime thereafter. I have the same problem here at work and will
eventually need to cross that bridge for our own needs but likely will
not do that for a month or so. =20
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BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=20
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208-639-8386
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Terri Pannett
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:23 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
Hi, Brett,
I'm with Verizon Wireless and I don't want to change networks. The
Motorola Q does have a camera in it but I don't know what kind. I
already have MSS installed in my phone.
Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
> Terri,
>
> Perhaps Steve will chime in here. If you already have the MSP
software
> for your phone you can move it. =3D20
>
> Currently the system is designed to work with the v 82 or as it is
one
> of the few phones that have both a 5 mp camera and more importantly
the
> xenon flash. As dealers I have talked to tell me this provides more
> illumination and better ocr. =3D20
>
> I have seen this phone as low as $509 but I forget the vendor. I
will
> need to google again later. If it works like the first or second
> generation My recollection is that the columns issue can be handled.
I
> will need to go get our unit and try for sure. I will be excited if
we
> can get one or more of the new units later this year. =3D20
>
>
> ###
> BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=3D20
> [log in to unmask]
> 208-639-8386
> ###
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Terri Pannett
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:05 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>
> The stand-alone reader costs $1995. The reader software costs $15.01.
> The reader with the cell phone is more, but I can remember what the
> price was.
>
> Frankly, the prices are steep, but I guess that's true of all adaptive
> high-tech products.
>
> I think the reader idea is great, but I'd like to be able to use the
> software in any SmartPhone or PDA phone. I wouldn't want to be
> restricted to Nokia and the networks that provide it. I'd like to be
> able to use it in my Motorola Q.
>
> I would also prefer reading braille to hearing speech.
>
> I also wonder how the software compares in performance to the Kurzweil
> 100 software. I also wonder if a document printed in columns would
> speak the text in the proper order.
>
> Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:04 AM
> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>
>
>> My guess is no. Different strokes for different folks. =3D3D20
>>
>>
>> ###
>> BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=3D3D20
>> [log in to unmask]
>> 208-639-8386
>> ###
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:07 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>>
>> Hi;
>> Haven't seen a price but I suspect its not cheap and I would want to
>> check on the quality of the reader. They had marketed a stand alone
>> compact reader which was quite costly and I wonder if the phone will
>> replace that reader?
>> Richard
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:30 AM
>> Subject: handiham and knfb reader
>>
>>
>> Just got around to reading the handiham newsletter from last wee.
> There
>> wa=3D3D3D s info on a nokia phone that reads printed material. Has =
=3D
> anyone
>> gotten arou=3D3D3D nd to finding out how much this device cells for?
> There
>> is a list of deal=3D3D3D ers and contact info. No price, guess that
=
is
>> because they don T want to scare anyone off.
>>
>>
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