Hi Michael and list,
I would like to see yaesu take a much deeper interest in making their rigs
accessible.

Last year I spent quite a bit of time talking to them about making the ft817
accessible. I spoke at length with Mr. Chip Margelli and also one of their
marketing folks whose name I forget right now.  The response I received was
tepid at best--one of the statements made was that the blind amateur
community doesn't support Yaesu products very much. My reply, of course, was
that we aren't going to support products with our cash that we can't
use--only logical. The point was conceded very graciously.

I really would like to get an Ft817 or something comparable, or better. I
think it would be great to take a little portable hf rig to the beach for
the day and play radio.

Ron
N6msa
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From: "Michael" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 11:14 AM
Subject: Yaesu's Voice Synthesizer


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> Hello List:
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> Does anyone know if Yaesu plans on further developments to its voice
> Synthesizer?
> I would like to see Yaesu produce a version that would equal or perhaps
> exceed the Kenwood VS-3.  I think its high time that the manufacturers
other
> then Kenwood step up to the plate and really consider the needs of the
blind
> and visually impaired ham.
> Maybe someone might know of perhaps a third party company that's producing
> this type of solution.
> Thanks and 73
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> Michael VO1RYN
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