I can't remember if I expressed interest in this or not, but if I haven't, make that count nine. While it' true you'll have to pry my P2000CW from my cold, dead fingers, I was damned lucky to get it in the first place and at a steal of a price, I wouldn't say no to other station accessories.
I've seen Chris on the KX3 Email reflector. … How'd he rate a 1X2 G call, anyway? Is he ancient, or do they have some sort of new vanity call program or something? Just curious, mind you. LOL
Vy 73,
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On May 16, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Terry,
>
> Yes, I was hoping to revive a talking SWR meter project started here in the
> UK. Chris G5VZ produced a working prototype and RAIBC were hoping to find a
> manufacturer and commit to an initial order. Then when we were on the
> threshold, certain members of the RAIBC committee became more interested in
> ownership of the design than getting it made. In fact the design is owned
> by G5VZ, not RAIBC, and I left when the name calling started. Ridiculous
> position to be in, but I have better things to do with my time than to deal
> with entrenchment from fund raisers who have no idea about operating as a
> blind amateur.
>
> Although we know there is a need for an accessible meter, I would suggest
> the numbers are not that great. I kept a list of those interested from this
> list, and had just 8 expressions of interest.
>
> This is where the RAIBC project was so important, in my view. giving the
> commitment to buy over 100 units was a good incentive for a small amateur
> radio manufacturer to get involved. We know this project will be small
> volume and make no one rich, and the quibble over Charity ownership seems
> petty to say the least.
>
> I arranged for Chris G5VZ to chat with Rob K6DQ of Hampod, they are both my
> friends, and I am hopeful Rob can design a talking meter, perhaps with some
> thoughts from the G5VZ design. I guess the KX3 integration into the Hampod
> has taken all of Rob's time recently.
>
> Personally, the positive thing to come from this is the Active Elements
> website, now I have more time, but I wish the talking meter had gone into
> production. I get annoyed just thinking about it <smile>.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Terry Robinson
> Sent: 13 May 2013 06:17
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: audible SWR meter
>
> I seem to remember expressing interest in such a project recently, is = this
> the same one. I understand a figure of $150 was mentioned.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Terry
>
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