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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:28 -0400
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Ron,

I know how to delete his call from the dictionary.  I was just surprised to 
find that the dictionary entry overrides the configuration setting. 
Actually, I'm leaving his call in the dictionary and turning off the 
phonetic spelling because I find it more annoying than helpful.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 16:53
Subject: Re: saying ham calls correctly - using JFW


> Hi Steve,
>
> You could remove his call from the dictionary.
>
> Insert + D for dictionary, control + Shift + D for default dictionary (if
> necessary,) tab to the list of words, highlight the ham call, press tab to
> the delete button, press space bar, press control + S to save, Press alt +
> F4 to exit.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:13 PM
> Subject: Re: saying ham calls correctly - using JFW
>
>
> Ron,
>
> One interesting discovery:  If you have an alphanumeric entry in the
> pronunciation dictionary, it overrides the setting.  Since I have Mike's
> call in the dictionary, he earns the dubious distinction of having the 
> only
> ham call that will not be phonetically spelled.  Ah well, who knew?
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:35
> Subject: Re: saying ham calls correctly - using JFW
>
>
>> What version of JAWS are you using?  I believe starting with 8.0, they
>> have
>> a spell alpha numeric setting so that Ham calls and license and serial
>> numbers are read in a spelling form.
>>
>> 1.  Press insert + F2 to bring up the managers list.
>> 2.  Press c for the configuration manager.
>> 3.  when it loads, if you want the setting globally, press control + 
>> shift
>> +
>> D to bring up the default configuration file.
>> 4.  Press alt + S followed by t (settings/text processing item.)
>> 5.  tab 9 times (if I counted correctly) to the spell alpha numeric
>> expressions item.
>> 6.  By default this item is off.
>> 7.  move the cursor to the spell (2 of 3) or the spell phonetically (3 of
>> 3)
>> item.  The choice is yours.
>> 8.  Press enter to close the dialogue.
>> 9.  Press control + S to save the setting.
>> 10.  Press alt + F4 to exit the configuration manager.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Walt Sebastian" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:59 AM
>> Subject: Re: saying ham calls correctly - using JFW
>>
>>
>> Hi Mark,
>> I have tried to follow your instructions and your call is still done
>> incorrectly.  I wonder what I am doing wrong?
>>
>> Walt
>> WA4QXT
>> Groton CT
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
> 

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