Hello Kelvin.  I used an Omni 6 and a Omni 5 for many years and I thought 
they were great rigs.  once you set them up with a bit of sighted help all 
things needed is from the front panel and very accessible.  If anyone has or 
can get hold of one I do have two talking modules for them which I have no 
need for any longer.  Wonderful rigs I think.  73
Ed   K7UC

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From: "Kelvin Marsh" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:09 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Accessibility - was RE: field day

> Hi Mike and All,
>
> I've no special inside track into the various radio manufacturers, and I
> just try to maintain a good relationship with the key personnel.  So far,
> I've been very fortunate and privileged that folk entrust me with their
> equipment for a week or so!
>
> I think that each of us could help in the overall accessibility project by
> evaluating our own equipment.  It doesn't have to be a full all aspects
> review, and it doesn't have to be for a current models.  I see so much 
> great
> information exchanged via email, and then it is lost.
>
> I'm very happy to host them on the Active Elements website.  Let's let
> others know what can and cannot be used.  We all need a little help, and 
> I'm
> a firm believer that we all benefit from having the knowledge!
>
> If you use any commercial amateur equipment, please pen a few paragraphs 
> to
> share your experiences, and I'll put them on the AE site.
>
> 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 Michael Thurman
> Sent: 19 June 2013 18:37
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: field day
>
> wow I would love to be able to review some radios like that. How do you =
> get these dealers or manufacturers to lend you equipment to play with =
> and review? Any chance you might have an in to these companies, cause it =
> seems you are the only one out there that seems to care bout =
> accessibility in reviews. qst could not care less it seems about if a =
> blind ham can or cannot use a radio. I hope the manufacturers don't =
> start making touch screen the norm and leaving us in the dark
> 73 kb7nla
>
> On Jun 19, 2013, at 1:32 PM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi Howard,
>>=20
>> There is an accessibility evaluation of the 7200 at:
>>=20
>> http://active-elements.org/2012/12/15/ic-7200-accessibility-review/
>>=20
>> It answers some, but not all of your questions, and I was lent it by =
> Icom so
>> long ago, I can't remember any more.  Although it has a voice chip, =
> the menu
>> is not spoken, and I don't recall it having the facia buttons for =
> everything
>> you mention.  Rereading the review, I see it was pretty good on
>> accessibility!
>>=20
>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>=20
>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>>=20
>> www.active-elements.org
>>=20
>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Howard Kaufman
>> Sent: 19 June 2013 14:54
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: field day
>>=20
>> I hear that our CW station this year will be an ic-7200.  I am hoping =
> that=20
>> speech is installed but I don't know.
>>=20
>> I hear that the DSP is good.
>>=20
>> Questions:
>>=20
>> 1.  Can I switch the paddles in a menu?
>> 2.  How do I adjust the band width?
>> 3.  How do I adjust the keying speed?
>> 4.  Is their an internal antenna tuner?
>>=20
>> 5.  Can I adjust the peek frequency for listening and for the side =
> tone?
>>=20
>> I like my CW around 400 KHZ.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 6.  What else should I know about the Icom 7200 for CW field day =
> operation?
>>=20
>>=20
>> H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
>> Adaptive Technology Instructor=20
>>=20
>>=20
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