You could always call up HRO and see if they have one in stock. Can't be
that expensive.
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dave Basden
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 9:45 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
Hi Eric,
I suspect Kenwood had a big response to their free "stocking stuffer"
offer and had to do another run. On the other hand, it may just be
slow workings at the warehouse in Japan.
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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