Some folks are already working on I O S apps to remote the K3.  Looking 
forward to that facility.  lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: Fun on 10 meters


> well, you could get on ten meters with an internet capable cell phone with
> an OS that supports skype...which most of the newer ones do.
> that is, if you had an HF station that you could remote to.
> I'm somewhat surprised HRD hasn't released an IPhone app yet...
> and, if you have an IPhone, you could use Echolink to connect to an HF
> station...of course, John would probably have a heart attack if he new an 
> up
> standing blind ham was using a touch screen phone to access echolink lol.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BS
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 8:42 AM
> Subject: Re: Fun on 10 meters
>
>
>> We're fix in to see a lot more choice in accessible phones. And, like it 
>> =
>> or not, all cellphones are going smartphone or feature phone. Of course, 
>> =
>> there's the iPhone, and there's Android, which promises better =
>> accessibility once Ice Cream Sandwich gets rolled out. But then, we can =
>> look forward to Windows 8 next year, which promises to have a built-in =
>> screen reader. And today, we get word that Nokia is going to have an =
>> available screen reader for at least three phones, possibly more in the =
>> future, and it will be a free download from the Nokia app store. So, =
>> it's really starting to look like the days where we have to pay extra =
>> for access are quickly coming to an end.
>>
>> But I have one question.
>>
>> How come I can't use my cellphone to get on 10 meters?
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2011, at 10:35 AM, Russ Kiehne wrote:
>>
>>> Well, you still have the Iphone.
>>>=20
>>> -----Original Message-----=20
>>> From: Steve Dresser
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:28 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Fun on 10 meters
>>>=20
>>> I've heard that too, Harvey, but not officially.  If true, it's a sad
>>> commentary on accessible phones, since I know of no other simple phone =
>> that
>>> gave as much access to menus, etc.
>>>=20
>>> Steve
>>>=20
>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>> From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 09:05
>>> Subject: Re: Fun on 10 meters
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>> And now I am told that the Samsung Haven has been discontinued, but I =
>> have
>>>> not had that officially confirmed.
>>>> Harvey
>>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:35 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: Fun on 10 meters
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>> Well, puns aside, and speaking as someone who bought a Samsung Haven =
>> on
>>>>> the
>>>>> strength of your tutorial, I appreciate your attention to detail and
>>>>> accuracy.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Steve
>>>>=20