Eric, scanner are way different now then when they were crystal controlled. 
I have a PSR-500 and a BC245.  The 245 is still a great handheld scanner 
that can easily be programmed for conventional frequencies and kind of easy 
for some trunked stuff, but it is too old to get the newer trunked bands and 
will not do digital.  For that you need one of the newer ones.  I don't have 
experience with the kind where you put in your zip and have wondered how 
easy those are to use.  I have been in contact with a produce developer 
engineer with Whistler to suggest various accessibility features.  All I can 
say at present is that I have at least got his attention and a favorable 
response from him, a start at least, but only that, no assurances of any 
real progress yet.  We'll see.  73, Jim WA6EKS


-----Original Message----- 
From: Eric Clegg
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:47 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Scanners

Hello listers,

Are there any scanners currently available that we as blind users can
operate successfully?



How about the ones wherein you program the zip code to your area.



My wife Catherine, KB3WBO who is not on this list is making the inquiry.



She has owned a scanner way in the past that was crystal controled.



Thanks for the help.



73,



Eric

KU3I