Hi Dan,

That isn't the software he's talking about. If the RT Systems software is like their equivalent programming software for Ikeyaelincowood, it's perfectly accessible. No, the software that Ray mentions is the free download from Wouxun. It's pretty horrible. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Sep 2, 2012, at 10:18 PM, DAN REID <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I disagree as I use the wouxun
> kg-uv6 programming software from powerwerx.com and it works just fine =
> for me in Jaws 13.
> It was easy programming the many memory channels.
> dan (kb6unc)
>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>  From: Ray T. Mahorney<mailto:[log in to unmask]>=20
>  To: =
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>=20
>  Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 7:59 PM
>  Subject: Re: Baofeng UV-5R
> 
> 
>  let me weigh in on this as well.  The Wouxun software in any of its =
> variations is not accessible
>  either.
> 
> 
>  Ray T. Mahorney
>  WA4WGA
>  M0WGA
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin
>  McDonald
>  Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 00:33
>  To: =
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>  Subject: Re: Baofeng UV-5R
> 
>  oh sorry ron, I didn't address the second question.
>  Like I said, there is no current software that is screen reader =
> friendly=20
>  that I know of for the UV5R.
>  Buddy may know something I don't, but neither chirp nor the supplied =
> baofeng=20
>  software are accessible.
>  So the programming cable isn't that useful, unless you have a kenwood =
> HT=20
>  that you want to use the cable on.
>  The ear bud head set can be useful if you don't mind using something =
> like=20
>  that...it sounds good both on RX, and on tx using the small PTT switch =
> on=20
>  the headphone wire and the inline microphone.
>  SO I would say forget about the cable unless you have a kenwood HT =
> that you=20
>  can use it on, and the headset is kind of a flimsey little thing that =
> is=20
>  more bother than it's worth for my operating.
>  A real speaker mike is more useful I think.
>  That said, you will most often get something added into the package =
> and it's=20
>  not going to cost more to have it or not have it added to the =
> package...
> 
>  73
>  Colin V A6BKX
>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>  From: "Ronald E. Milliman" =
> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>  To: =
> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>  Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 4:59 PM
>  Subject: Re: Baofeng UV-5R
> 
> 
>> Colin,
>> 
>> Re the Baofeng UV-5R
>> 
>> Your review of the Baofeng UV-5R is greatly appreciated.  I have a =
> couple
>> of questions:
>> 
>> 1. What controls and functions are spoken and what ones are not?
>> 
>> 2. I see some of the packages advertised include a software CD and =
> cable
>> and some do not, and some include a earphone/mic and some do not.  =
> Based=20
>> on
>> your experience, or anyone elses, what is more important to look for =
> in a
>> total package and what is not all that useful or important?
>> 
>> Again, your candid feedback is most appreciated!
>> 
>> Ron, AC4HM
>> =20