I've never owned a 570, one of the few Kenwoods I haven't owned <smile>, 
but the 570 is a very good radio  Make sure you can still get the speech 
chip.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Wed, 26 Mar 2014, Bob Ray wrote:

> I just took a look at the used section for The Ham Station and they have
> TS570 for $669.  Add in the speech chip and that would be a very good radio.
> Here is their link.
>
> http://www.hamstation.com/shopping/index.php?category=7&main_page=pricelist
>
> Bob kd0br
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of eric oyen
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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
>
>