Hi all,
I would kind of shi away from the ts440
unles it has been gone through and rebuilt
They used some kind of glue that over time becomes a conductor and then
causes the radio to do strange things.
I went through two of them.
I think the rest of the kenwoods that John mentioned are ok.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
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From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> You're not going to find a 590 in that price range and if you could I'd be
> leery of it at best. TS-570, 450, 940, 440, maybe a TS-480, TS-850, any of
> those you may find in that price range, I've had all but the 480 and the
> rest are very good. I know plenty of people with 480's who like them,
> including one person with 3 of them, house, car and other house. Some of
> those I listed don't have a lot of parts made anymore, 440, 450, 940, but
> there are plenty of good ones out there and still some people who can get
> or
> substitute parts for repair if needed in most cases.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "eric oyen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:08 AM
> Subject: best radio for the blind under $800?
>
>
>> hello everyone.
>>
>> well, it looks like I finally won against UPS. I should be getting my =
>> funds in 10 days. Now, all I need is a blind friendly HF radio. Newer =
>> would be better, but I will only have about $800 to spend. Land Air =
>> Communications in NY has a few kenwood models with the speech chip. =
>> Unfortunately, no ts-590 in stock. He has a few 940's and a 540 (among a
>> =
>> few others). I would like some input from you guys on what would work.
>>
>> I am looking for one that can use the speech module (vs or vg series) =
>> and doesn't require computer control.
>>
>> anyone have suggestions? I would like to stick with the kenwood line if =
>> possible. if not possible, then going with one of the other rands that =
>> can be easily computer controlled (as well as read) would certainly be =
>> helpful.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Eric
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