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
>