Since I don't intend to sell it any time soon, I put a dymo tape label with
a dot on the 5 of the FT950 numeric pad (this also corresponds to 20 meters
when not preceded by the Enter key).  I also put labels on a few other
strategically located buttons, such as the A-B swap and Split.  I also added
labels to the edge of a 30-position detented switch that goes through the
menus, and to the VFO B knob, which also adjusts some menu settings.  On the
950, buttons are not all of the same size, either.
73 -- W3IUU
-----Original Message----- 
From: David W Wood
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 8:57 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TS-990 Review

Hi Kelvin

Looks an interesting and exciting rig. But only for base station use.

It is a shame about the keypad.
You didn't mention if the 5 has a marker on it?

The K3 doesn't have such an indicator, and it also has several keys very
close to it.  Although this isn't an issue for entering frequencies, it can
be when swapping VFO, AGC/PRE-AMP/FILTER/ATTENUATOR settings and others.
Having said that, the filters are automatically selected as the bandpass is
set with rotary controls.

I have never come up with a top-end rig with a decent keypad.

ATB

David W Wood

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:58 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: TS-990 Review

Hi All,

The accessibility review, and audio demos,  of the flagship Kenwood TS-990
is at:

http://active-elements.org/2013/07/14/kenwood-ts-990-accessibility-review-3/

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