just to add to that, I'm keeping an eye on the flex sdr radios also. if 
we could put jaws or windoweyes or even nvda on one it might be an 
acceptable alternative.


On 18/02/2008 6:05 PM, the old scribe known as Colin McDonald was able 
to impart this pearl of wisdom:
> are you looking for the least expensive accessible HF radio? or the most
> accessible HF radio?
> Or are you looking for VHF/UHF?
> The IC-718 is probably the cheapest HF rig with a voice chip out there.
> Although, you can get an IC-706 mark II g on ebay in good condition for
> quite a bit less.
> the 706 will cover 160M through 70CM...though without great sensativity or
> performance on the HF bands.
> The ts-2000 is of course probably the most accessible, with the most
> features right now.
> The ts480 is also very accessible, likely the most blind accessible HF radio
> on the market.
> But, if you have a lower budget which won't allow for something like the
> ts-480 or the ts-2000, perhaps the 718 might be your best option for
> strictly 160M through 10M.
> You can also find used ts-570's out there.  these are a very accessible, and
> great performing radio.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 11:39 PM
> Subject: prasee of accessible radios.
> 
> 
>> Hi ladies and gents, would it be at all possible to get a general
>> overview from you all of what you think is the most blind friendly radio
>> and why? my budget might just stretch far enough to get me an icom
>> IC718, however, I ain't gonna go into this blindly as it were. I realise
>> there's plenty of reviews already but, I want to hear from those in
>> particular that have been around when things were just that much harder.
>> thanks in advance.
>> shaun
>>
>>
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