Junior, thanks much to you and other guys that gave info on the ICOM 706.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: ICOM 706


> Fred, I have been using the 706 for several years.
> It is not fully accessible.
> But with the ut-102 voice chip you can get the signal strength, frequency
> and mode.
> To input the frequency I use the qsyer.
> I have very little problem using the 706.
> Now I am not saying it is the radio for you but I like the radio.
>
>
> Junior Lolley KG4itd
> Liberty County E. C.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Fred Adams
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:43 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: ICOM 706
>
> Do any of you guys use or have you used the ICOM 706 and if so, how blind
> user friendly is it?  I have been slightly thinking of getting one to put
> beside my recliner to have easy access to both HF and two meters.  Whitch
> voice synthesizer does it use?  I would appreciate any info as I am only
> thinking about it at the present time  .  I have no plans to give up my 
> ICOM
>
> 775DSP..
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
>
> FRED C. ADAMS W4HC
> THE HOUR IS LATE AND
> THE NIGHT IS FAR SPENT