I agree with that, eric.  Not sure why they're going this route with the K3 
but I'll have to find out.  Thanks.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: writing speech-friendly programs


> Hi Lou,
> I think when Elecraft developed the K2 they had a little outboard box that
> could read all of the menus in that rig and gave it's output in CW.
>
> Could perhaps a more modern version of this box be built that would output
> in synthetic speech like what reads the Kenwood menus on some of their 
> rigs.
>
> It wouldn't even have to be compiled speech which is expensive and what 
> the
> phone company uses.
>
> I'd much rather be interested in some small outboard box that would do the
> work rather than using a laptop to control the rig.
>
> Just a few thoughts to ponder.
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
>
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