Hi:

The keypad function for the MP is menu selected.
The menu is not accessible, but, unlike the Icom and Kenwood rigs, once set
up is more versatile for easy general use.

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Fred Adams
Sent: 27 August 2007 20:55
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Getting on HF

I don't think you want to try the ft1000 MP.  I did and can be done but very

cumbersome. I used an external keypad that was made for the ft1000 MP and 
that helped but some buttons have duel and triple functions.  I unloaded it 
and picked up an ICOM 775 which is pretty blind friendly and also puts out 
200 watts. It also has the voice synthesizer. I like it very much. It is 
also a big radio which I like    I also use the millenium QSYER which is a 
great help.  Of all of the ham radios I have owned, I like this one the 
best..
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] Getting on HF


> It was the case, I think it might have even been Chip Margoli who said 
> that.
> Now that Dennis Mauchenbacher (sp) has taken over and with the 450 at 
> least
> having a modicum of speech capability, maybe things are changing for the 
> better.
> I'd love to performance of the FT1000MP if it were accessible.
>
> Steve, K8SP
> Lansing, Mi
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Getting on HF
>
>
> I can't imagine someone in a high position actually making a statement 
> like
> that but that's probably not the first time I'm sure.
>
> Of the big Japanese companies I think I'd buy Kenwood first.
>
> I don't care much for Icom gear either.
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>

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