Might Also Want To Check The qth.com and eham.net sites.  Sincerely, Danny 
Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: blind friendly radios


> Hi;
> I don't know how much cash you want to part with but there are lots of
> choices.  Although the receiver isn't as good as some, people have
> successfully used versions of the ic706 which gives you hf uhf and vhf in
> one box.
> The other thought is that like cars, radios depreciate a lot as soon as 
> the
> box is opened.  Some folks change radios just because its time for a 
> change.
> Fortunately I have had good luck with used stuff and never been burned.
> There are some kenwood ts570 radios around used and particularly since it
> was discontinued I suspect the price will be reasonable.  The kenwood 
> ts850
> is also solid state, usable, and probably available used if you are 
> patient.
> As John also suggested the kenwood ts520 ts530 and ts830 are tube radios 
> but
> very usable.  The nice thing about tubes is that they are much easier to
> replace than solid state finals.  Once you tune a radio a time or two its
> like falling off a log.  If you smell smoke you can guess something isn't
> set right.
> I don't know where you are located but the arrl web site is very screen
> reader friendly and has a good sized classified section.  qrz.com and 
> e-bay
> also have lots of stuff.
> Ideally if you have someone locally who wants to part with the radio of 
> your
> dreams all the better.  You then know where it came from.
> Richard
>