It does have direct frequency input. enter frequency enter I think you wrote below <[log in to unmask]>, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> writes >I don't think the TS-50 has direct frequency entry, a friend of mine has one >and he says no, I was looking in to one too but would be interested in other >people's input. >John Miller N1UMJ >Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help >to chat with me AOL instant messenger JEMracing3 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 2:29 AM >Subject: Rig Accessibility Question > > >> Hi all, >> >> I am now thinking of purchasing a used small rig for our boat and for >> traveling. I am particularly interested in the Kenwood TS-50 and the >Alinco >> DX-70TH. For those who may not know I am totally blind. >> >> Now, for the question. Can anyone on the list speak to the accessibility >of >> either of these for a totally blind person? From what I have heard the >> TS-50 can be programmed by entering the frequency from the microphone and >> the DX-70 supposedly does not use menus for anything but the set up >> functions but I don't know this first hand. I also don't know if the >DX-70 >> can use direct frequency entry. Can anyone speak to either of these >> questions? I really don't want to look at anything else because of cost >and >> size so would really appreciate help on these two. >> >> Thanks much and I look forward to all of your good information. >> >> Kevin, K7RX :) >> David W Wood [log in to unmask]