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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 17 May 2012 09:04:11 -0400
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Good luck with the project.  I don't know about the package from Amazon, 
but I do have a Zircon stud finder  that I got at Homo Depot a few years 
ago that  beeps when locating studs or hot ac wires behind the wall.

73, Steve KW3A

On 5/17/2012 12:42 AM, Robert C wrote:
> 	Thanks guys. My mistake was searching for "talking level". Yes the
> video level is discontinued but Amazon has them as part of a 3-tool kit.
> Am waiting to hear from Zirxon is the included stud finder is
> accessible. Cannot find th4e video level by itself.
>
> 	Again, thanks.
>
> Quote of the nanosecond...
> "A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation."
>    --H. H. Munro (Saki) (1870-1916)
> Robert&  Dreamer Doll  ke7nwn
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> On 5/16/2012 5:20 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
>> I don't know if the one by Zircon is still made.    It was called the=20
>> "video level", since it has a small LCD display.  What makes it usable=20
>> by the blind is that it  emits a steady audio tone  when either level or=20
>> plumb.  It's only 10 inches long, but can be  attached to a longer=20
>> straight edge if needed.
>>
>> Got mine in 2005 from one of the blind product suppliers.  Around $35 at=20
>> the time.   Not sure it is still made, but Zircon makes a lot of stud=20
>> finders and stuff like that, and it may still be around.
>>
>> 73, Steve  KW3A
>>
>> On 5/15/2012 9:52 PM, Robert C wrote:
>>> 	In planning to redo my office/ham shack, I decided I should get a
>>> talking level but cannot seem to track down who sells them, Cobalt
>>> apparently used to make them but they no longer list any on their site.
>>> Any help would be appreciated. 73,
>>>
>>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>>> "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but whe=
>> n
>>> there is nothing left to take away."
>>>      --Antoine de Saint-Exup=E9ry (1900-1944)
>>> Robert&    Dreamer Doll  ke7nwn
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>>> http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/
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>>>
>>>
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