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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Some don't appreciate it, not that i"m a contester but I like to know if I 
get a doup or not.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Baracco" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: screen readers


> But some folks get ticked when they are contacted by a dupe.  It happened 
> to
> me once. The guy called me an uncomplementary name.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: David W Wood
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 7:52 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
> Kelvin
>
> Pointless having it looking at dupes.
> Just work them - it takes a lot less time than arguing the toss!
>
> 73
>
> ATB
>
> David W Wood
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 2:24 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
> Hi All,
>
> First post!  I like the concept of NVDA a lot, but the kind of software we
> amateurs use, means you often need to scout around the screen with a
> navigation pointer.  I use WindowEyes, and 90% of amateur programs involve
> me using the numeric keypad Mouse pointer, and interacting in real time.
> I'd like to hear about this from an experienced NVDA user.
>
> Also, I'm always setting up User Windows to read and monitor areas of the
> screen.  For example, in N1MM I have the Dupe read automatically, and have
> User Windows assigned to function keys to read serial numbers etc.
>
> I have NVDA on my PC, but are it's more basic functions good enough to do
> this kind of thing?
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to
> remain silent."
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: 24 December 2012 13:40
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
> Freedom Scientific probably sells most copies of JAWS to institutions and
> not the individual so, unfortunately, your suggestion wouldn't help.
>
> Just my thoughts on the issue.
>
> 73
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Tillinghast" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
>
>> You would think that with the free screen reading software out there, you
>> would think JAWS would be better in pricing.  We all should drop it an go
>> FREE!  Gary KB2YAA  What is the value of a hug if you don't share it?
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "KK4AHX Darren Duff" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 3:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: screen readers
>>
>>
>> It works great! I dropped jaws back in June and I use NVDA everyday now.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73.
>> Darren Duff.
>> amateur radio station KK4AHX.
>>
>> Vice President,
>> Cherokee Amateur Radio Society.
>> http://www.cherokeehams.com
>>
>> Cherokee County ARES.
>> http://www.cherokee-ares.org
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Ronald E. Milliman
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 9:58 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: screen readers
>>
>> Re Free Screen Reading Programs...
>>
>> I am hearing really positive feedback about the NVDA screen reading
>> program
>> which is entirely free. I am not using it, but I am sure thinking
>> seriously
>> about switching over to it instead of shelling out bucks all of the time
>> on
>> this JAWS program. The one person I know who uses the NVDA screen reading
>> program is Riley, KL3RH; so, you can check with him to see what he tells
>> you
>> about it. I think he uses JAWS too.
>>
>> Ron, K8HSY
>>
>> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman, retired Professor Western Kentucky University
>>
>> Chair, American Council of the Blind Public Relations Committee
>>
>> Chair, American Council of the Blind's Monthly Monetary Support Program
>> (MMS) Committee
>
>
>
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