I suppose the only true down side to no speech is that if you use scanning
and it stops on a repeater you won't know what frequency it is, unless you
recognize the courtesy tone. How accessible would the software be with
speech? Pretty usable, or is it difficult by computer?
Thanks.
73's
Kb9lwj
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Roberts N8LXK" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: Accessible 2-meter HT?


> Brent,
> Kenwood thf6a has keypad entry, no speech chip, programming via computer,
R
> and L electronics frequently has refurbished units.
> manual's, menu help, and keypad guide are available from I can work this
> thing in ASCII format. Many members of this list have one.
> Lynn
> [log in to unmask]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brent Harding" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 12:19 AM
> Subject: Accessible 2-meter HT?
>
>
> > I was wondering what HT I should get that's mostly accessible? I'm
totally
> > blind, and have heard that yesu should be one brand to steer clear from,
> as
> > the menus are quite complex. Do any have the ability for speech chips to
> be
> > installed, direct frequency entry, and/or computer programmability? At
> least
> > then, with a computer, I could load it with the repeater
> > settings/frequencies I'll be able to use. Does radio shack still sell
ham
> > gear, or is ebay probably my best bet these days (scared of that option,
> as
> > I can't see what it's like before I buy), and I want something that's in
> > working condition. Any recommendations?
> > Thanks.
> > 73's
> > Kb9lwj
> >
>