Hello again Clayton,
If you like, I will send her a quick guide for the Icom IC-T90A in
braille. We keep some here.
Feel free to contact me off line.
The address is,
[log in to unmask]
Thanks.
Keith-WA9DRO
At 09:44 PM 12/28/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>Thank you all so much for your assistance. It is very much appreciated, and
>I will recommend the Icom IC-T90A to my client's ILRS Counselor tomorrow.
>This will greatly promote her independence. Unfortunately, she does not
>have a computer and will not in the foreseeable future.
>
>Clayton Peterson
>Technology Director
>SAAVI (Southern Arizona Association for Visually Impaired)
>3767 E Grant Rd
>Tucson, AZ 85716
>520-795-1331, x330
>Fax 520-795-1336
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>www.saavi.us
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of John miller
>Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 5:53 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Accessible Handheld Transceiver
>
>
>The only one with any frequency read out that's audible is the Icom IC-T90a
>which reads the frequency out in CW. Beyond that, there isn't anything out
>there right now for an HT with that though a lot of us use the Kenwood
>TH-F6A tri-bander very easily as well as other Kenwood's. Generally though
>the programming software is a good idea unless they don't have a computer,
>but the 2 radios I mentioned above, I have both and programmed them both the
>first time right out of the box with out the PC software. The online manuals
>from www.icanworkthisthing.com are a huge help though and I don't think I
>could have done it with out them though it's possible. Yaesu products aren't
>blind friendly and they'll tell you they just don't care so I avoid them now
>at all cost. I sold all my yaesu stuff except 1 radio which has sentimental
>value, and even that I can't remember the last time I actually used it, I
>needed the software to program it anyway, I couldn't do the PL tones with
>out the software or the menu features and even sited help couldn't figure
>out the menus, it's like a pinball game on that radio, you never know what
>you're going to get.
>John Miller N1UMJ
>Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
>to chat with me AOL instant messenger JEMracing3
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Clayton" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 7:32 PM
>Subject: Accessible Handheld Transceiver
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > A client of mine is totally blind and currently uses a YAESU FT-234
>handheld
> > tranceiver. Are there any other units in the marketplace that will
>audibly
> > convey information like the frequency? We have been looking for a
>device
> > to read the LCD display of her current unit, but to no avail. Again, we
> > would like information on accessible handheld HAMM radio devices for the
> > blind and visually impaired. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Clayton Peterson
> > Technology Director
> > SAAVI (Southern Arizona Association for Visually Impaired)
> > 3767 E Grant Rd
> > Tucson, AZ 85716
> > 520-795-1331, x330
> > Fax 520-795-1336
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
> > www.saavi.us
> >
Keith-WA9DRO
Illiana Skywarn Coordinator
God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.
Hudson Taylor
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