ok,
I posted on the list earlier that UPS is finally paying up. now comes the question: where to send the funds or get the radio.
thanks,
-eric
On Apr 2, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Dave Basden wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> I received notice that my VGS-1 from Kenwood will be delivered
> tomorrow, so if and when you're ready!
>
> 73,
>
> Dave, W7OQ
>
> At 07:58 AM 3/28/2014, you wrote:
>> I am giving serious thoughts to this offer. Its hard to believe they are =
>> back ordered on that silly speech chip. didn't they produce like 10 =
>> million of them somewhere? Out of most chip fabrication facilities these =
>> days, you need to order in bulk figures of 100,000 or more. So I wonder =
>> what the holdup is with kenwood.
>>
>> anyway, Once I have the money in hand, I will check back with you and =
>> see if we can do this deal.
>>
>> if you have questions, email me directly or call (623)399-5635
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Mar 28, 2014, at 7:44 AM, Dave Basden wrote:
>>
>>> I have a TS-480SAT with VGS-1 voice unit and 500Hz CW filter=20
>>> installed. Well, I sort of have the VGS-1 voice unit.
>>> =20
>>> I recently upgraded to a TS-590 from the TS-480 and still have the=20
>>> 480 on hand. I bought the TS-590 just before Christmas when Kenwood=20=
>>
>>> had a free VGS-1 voice unit included for free. Unfortunately the=20
>>> voice unit is sent from Japan and is slow in coming. I have received=20=
>>
>>> paperwork from Japan saying it will be shipped, but I'm still waiting=20=
>>
>>> after three months. I moved the VGS-1 from the TS-480 to the TS-590=20=
>>
>>> in the interim. I have no doubt the VGS-1 will come, but I have no=20
>>> idea how long the wheels take to turn in the inscrutible east. I'm=20
>>> expecting the VGS-1 any day though.
>>> =20
>>> If you are willing to wait, I will ship the TS-480 for $800. In some=20=
>>
>>> ways I like the TS-480 better. I like the separate control unit as=20
>>> it takes up very little space on my desk. I also prefer the=20
>>> arrangement of controls on the TS-480 as they seem easier to use.
>>> =20
>>> 73,
>>> =20
>>> Dave, W7OQ
>>> =20
>>> At 11:49 PM 3/27/2014, you wrote:
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> =20
>>>> The 440 and radios of that ilk use the VS-1. The 850 and radios of =
>> that ilk
>>>> use the VS-2. These radios are getting old, and the VS-1 and VS-2 =
>> are hard
>>>> to get.
>>>> =20
>>>> The 570 and 2000 use the VS-3. The VS-3 is still available, and the =
>> 570 is
>>>> a robust radio. It was discontinued due to the ban on leaded solder.
>>>> =20
>>>> The newer 480 and 590 use the VGS-1.
>>>> =20
>>>> I would personally go for a 570 or 480. There are accessibility =
>> reviews on
>>>> the Active Elements site. The 480 has the better voice chip, but is =
>> a
>>>> remote head with a separate main unit.
>>>> =20
>>>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>>> =20
>>>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>>>> =20
>>>> www.active-elements.org
>>>> =20
>>>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>> On Behalf Of Curtis Delzer
>>>> Sent: 28 March 2014 03:50
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
>>>> =20
>>>> doesn't the vs1, the same one that works with the tmv71A work with =
>> the
>>>> TS440?
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> Curtis Delzer.
>>>> HS.
>>>> =20
>>>> K 6 V F O
>>>> San Bernardino, CA.
>>>> =20
>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>> =20
>>>> skype: curtis1014
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:31:07 -0400
>>>> Steve <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>> =20
>>>>> The problem is trying to find a working voice unit for the 440.
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 10:15 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
>>>>> =20
>>>>> =20
>>>>>> Almost any 440 alive today has been fixed if it was going to have =
>> that
>>>>>> problem and there are a ton of them still on the air. I talk to =
>> about 5
>>>> of
>>>>>> them on a daily basis.
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Matt Arthur" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:35 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:14 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>> 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?
>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> hello everyone.
>>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> well, it looks like I finally won against UPS. I should be =
>> getting my
>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> funds in 10 days. Now, all I need is a blind friendly HF radio. =
>> Newer
>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> would be better, but I will only have about $800 to spend. Land =
>> Air =3D
>>>>>>>>> Communications in NY has a few kenwood models with the speech =
>> chip. =3D
>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately, no ts-590 in stock. He has a few 940's and a 540
>>>> (among
>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> few others). I would like some input from you guys on what would
>>>> work.
>>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> I am looking for one that can use the speech module (vs or vg =
>> series)
>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> and doesn't require computer control.
>>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> anyone have suggestions? I would like to stick with the kenwood =
>> line
>>>> if
>>>>>>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> possible. if not possible, then going with one of the other =
>> rands
>>>> that
>>>>>>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> can be easily computer controlled (as well as read) would =
>> certainly
>>>> be
>>>>>>>>> =3D
>>>>>>>>> helpful.
>>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> thanks,
>>>>>>>>> =20
>>>>>>>>> Eric
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