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Hey good luck. Wow. this is exciting news. Let us know if accessible stuff can or will be implemented.
On Dec 30, 2013, at 2:06 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi All,
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> The Alianza DxB was mentioned in the Emerging Technologies section of the
> January Practical Wireless. The DxB is described as a docking station that
> turns your smart phone into a two way handheld transmitter, and will cover
> the amateur VHF and UHF allocation. Reading the details at:
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> http://www.alianzahd.com/
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> I believe the docking station is a bumper style case that you fit around the
> phone. It will work with iPhones, including the iPod, Android, and
> Blackberry.
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> The exciting prospect for a blind amateur, is that the Apple and Android
> phones have built in accessibility, opening up the possibility of having a
> fully accessible VHF/UHF handheld.
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> The DxB app runs on the phone, in the background, and the website states it
> will be available soon. I will attempt to contact them about use with Voice
> Over etc.
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> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
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> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
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> www.active-elements.org
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> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
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