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dustin thompson <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 15:11:22 -0500
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the rotor is great,i use it all the time.  i wish more apps would use
it. i did see an app that would let you control your radio from the
IPhone, not sure if it was ham or just SWL. i had it downloaded at one
time, wish i could remember what it was called

On 6/8/13, Dave Marthouse <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> One of the great things about amateur radio is that there isn't a
> one-size-fits-all philosophy 				on how one practices
> the radio art.  There are those who embrace all new technologies, those who
> revel in restoring and operating vintage equipment from the 1920's through
> recent times, and those who's practice falls between the parameters I've
> outlined.
>
> Ultimately it's all good.  I for one am of the school of thought that as
> long as touch screen technology can provide a truly accessible solution it
> should be embraced but not necessarily by everyone in our wonderful hobby.
> As I said before there isn't a one-size-fits-all way to do ham radio.
>
> There is room for all sorts of interests, systems of accessibility, modes,
> technologies, and much more.
>
> Change isn't necessarily all good or all bad.  It's what happens as a
> technology evolves.  Having said that I am not a fan of change for changes
> sake but well thought out, logical, and enlightened change is good.
>
> In any case that's my two cents.  I for one would like to examine what the
> accessible touch screen technology has to offer.
>
>
> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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>

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