Hi John, I forgot to tell you that Jack McSpadden, Wa5Rop, in Little Rock, 
is another blind dude who's had, sold and come back to the 817ND.  I'm not 
gonna tell you they are without their challenges, but they are  doable and 
enjoyable radios, if you have your expectations keyed to their realities. 
Danny.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Glass" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:00 PM
Subject: Accessibility of the Yaesu FT-817?


> Hi,
>
> Has anyone here on the list had a chance to work with the 817? If so, how 
> accessible did you find the radio to be for a blind user?
>
> I have heard that there are two different keypads which work with this 
> rig, and wonder which one provides access to the most features?
>
> Any info you have about this will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> John Glass