I agree that reading a radio's display would be a great product. Both I 
Phones and Android phones have reading apps that are available for 
them.  I haven't tried this in a while, but I did not have much luck 
getting my phone to read a radio's display, but I'd like to hear from 
others.

Another option that I haven't tried yet is to try a hover cam that works 
with Kurzweil 1000 to see if that would do a better job of reading the 
display.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 4/13/2015 8:00 AM, Bob Ray wrote:
> I think the day is rapidly approaching when it is going to be necessary to
> read the display.  You look at these new digital radios from icom yaesu and
> many others you see the need to program many of the functions.  Computer
> interfacing is of course one option but it isn't always the option we would
> like.
>
> Bob
> and others
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:03 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
>
> what about a device that would read displays? Many rigs like the Yaesu 857
> are tonally inaccessible which is very frustrating since they are all mode,
> cover 160 through 440 MHZ like the Kenwood 2000 and are much more compact.
> Yah I know reading a display using a external device would be tedious, but
> who knows what else it might read, Scanners, the radio kind, microwave
> ovens, other kitchen appliances, who knows? Jim WA6EKS
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> From: doug and sheilla emerson <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:10:05 -0700
> Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
>
> Boy oh boy do I sure like the idea of a light probe designed to see l e d
> readouts! I think that's the best idea I've heard since I was born! Doug,
> N6NFF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 6:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
>
> Terry and all:
>
> I still think a stand-alone affordable talking watt/SWR meter to replace the
> TW1 and TW2 is essential.
>
> Also, an affordable stand-alone talking antenna analyzer would be
> beneficial.
>
> Finally, how about a newly-designed and affordable light probe for reading
> LED read-outs and the like.
>
> In saying all of this, I know there are some on this list who are at various
> stages of designing or at least considering the design of these items, so
> I'd not want to duplicate efforts.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Terry Robinson
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 9:23 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: What would we like to improve our ham radio
>
> Hi all,
>
> The RSGB President collared me last night at the GMDX Convention.
> The =
> Society wants to do something (spending some capital) that would be of =
> benefit to its members and enhancing the amateur radio experience for =
> people with disabilities is one thing that's being considered.
>
> Whilst this initiative would be aimed at RSGB members in particular, it =
> could also be of potential benefit to others.
>
> I'm in no position to make promises and have no part in the decision =
> making process.
>
> I was asked, however, to come up with suggestions and I'm concerned that = I
> don't just propose a re-invention of the wheel.
>
> So, what would we really like? Power meters have been mentioned, but I =
> think these already exist, albeit in some expensive options.  I had some =
> thoughts about the experience with digital modes, but perhaps there are =
> already solutions here too.
>
> So, come on, let's hear it and I'll try to draw some kind of = constructive
> consensus.
>
> Cheers and 73,
>
> Terry
>
>
>
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