Actually, the default cw read out speed on the t90 is 25wpm, which is it's 
highest speed, lowest being 10wpm.  It's a very accessible unit, and the cw 
read out is invaluable, especially in unfamiliar geographic areas. Danny.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Accessible 2 Meter or 2 Meter 440 Ht


> 20 WPM would help.  =20
>
>
> =20
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> Thank you!
> Brett Winchester   KD7JN
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> =20
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> =20
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:04 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessible 2 Meter or 2 Meter 440 Ht
>
> it is 6 digits.
> Unless you are on a flat frequency and then it'll only anounce two zeros
> instead of three.
> I don't think you can trunkate the first 3 digits to make it faster to
> read.
> However, you can set it up to 20WPM at least.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:26 PM
> Subject: Re: Accessible 2 Meter or 2 Meter 440 Ht
>
>
>> What precision of frequency readout do you get in cw?  Can you
> truncate
>> the beginning of the strings in order to lesson the time needed to
>> perform this function inquiry?
>>
>> =3D20
>>
>>
>> =3D20
>>
>> Thank you!
>> Brett Winchester   KD7JN
>> [log in to unmask]
>> ICBVI -- Reading Services
>> P O BOX 83720
>> 341 W WASHINGTON STREET=3D20
>>
>> BOISE IDAHO  83720-0012
>> 208-334-3220-104
>> 208-639-8386 DID
>> 208-334-2963 fax
>>
>>
>> =3D20
>>
>> =3D20
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:01 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Accessible 2 Meter or 2 Meter 440 Ht
>>
>> its really not terribly complex to operate or program the TH F6A.
>> Once you get the hang of it, things are pretty straight forward.
>> Sit down with the radio in front of you and the manual and cheat
> sheets
>> on the computer and go through the functions you wish to perform on a
>> regular basis, and you'll find its pretty easy.
>> You won't find  a modern HT that is any simpler really to program and
>> operate.
>> They all have menu systems and multi-function buttons and combination
>> keys and so on.
>>
>> If the price of the TH F6A is more then you want to pay for something
>> you seldom use, then look at the IC V8, IC T2H sport, the kenwood TH
>> K2At or even the Puxing px777plus from ebay....all are decent 2 meter
>> HT's with basically PTT and a volume control for the most part.
>>
>> I haven't followed this thread so I'm not sure if the IC T90 has been
>> mentioned, but its probably the most accessible HT on the market right
>> now.
>> The reason being that, though it is quite similar to the th f6fA in
> most
>> of its features and functions, barring the obvious difference in
>> frequency coverage, it has CW readout of the frequency.  This isn't a
>> totally necesary thing to have with keypad entry being standard, but
> it
>> certainly allows for a higher level of security and confidence while
>> operating and frequency searching.
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bob Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:06 PM
>> Subject: Accessible 2 Meter or 2 Meter 440 Ht
>>
>>
>> > Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about accessible HTs.
> Read
>> all
>> of
>> > the comments and sever on-line reviews.  Most of the reviews on the
>> TH-F6A
>> > were very positive but I am not sure I need or can manage that
> puppy.
>> What
>> > about comments on a 2 Meter/440 or even 2 meter only.  I rarely use
>> either
>> > of my existing ADIs except at a Hamfest or when in the car.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> > 73
>> > Bob Martin
>> > KC3FI
>> >
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>> > Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.
>> >
>> >
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