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Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]>
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what about a device that would read displays? Many rigs like the 
Yaesu 857 are tonally inaccessible which is very frustrating 
since they are all mode, cover 160 through 440 MHZ like the 
Kenwood 2000 and are much more compact.  Yah I know reading a 
display using a external device would be tedious, but who knows 
what else it might read, Scanners, the radio kind, microwave 
ovens, other kitchen appliances, who knows? Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: doug and sheilla emerson <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:10:05 -0700
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Boy oh boy do I sure like the idea of a light probe designed to 
see l e d
readouts! I think that's the best idea I've heard since I was 
born! Doug,
N6NFF

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 6:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Terry and all:

I still think a stand-alone affordable talking watt/SWR meter to 
replace the
TW1 and TW2 is essential.

Also, an affordable stand-alone talking antenna analyzer would be
beneficial.

Finally, how about a newly-designed and affordable light probe 
for reading
LED read-outs and the like.

In saying all of this, I know there are some on this list who are 
at various
stages of designing or at least considering the design of these 
items, so
I'd not want to duplicate efforts.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators 
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On Behalf Of Terry Robinson
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 9:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Hi all,

The RSGB President collared me last night at the GMDX Convention.  
The =
Society wants to do something (spending some capital) that would 
be of =
benefit to its members and enhancing the amateur radio experience 
for =
people with disabilities is one thing that's being considered.

Whilst this initiative would be aimed at RSGB members in 
particular, it =
could also be of potential benefit to others.

I'm in no position to make promises and have no part in the 
decision =
making process.

I was asked, however, to come up with suggestions and I'm 
concerned that = I
don't just propose a re-invention of the wheel.

So, what would we really like? Power meters have been mentioned, 
but I =
think these already exist, albeit in some expensive options.  I 
had some =
thoughts about the experience with digital modes, but perhaps 
there are =
already solutions here too.

So, come on, let's hear it and I'll try to draw some kind of = 
constructive
consensus.

Cheers and 73,

Terry



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