Hi,

I just joined this group and this is probably well known but thought I would
mention it here.

The mallenium qsy'er by John Hansen.  I just purchased one of these units
for the Ic706 mark 2 g.  It is an external keypad that allows access to
memories, vfo, vfo a/b and to do splits.  On the Ic746 and ic756 it allows
the ability to tickle the voice synthesizor.

john.hansen.net is the web site and they are $95.00 shipped.  He takes
paypal and these were originally designed for a friend of his that is blind.
Then someone suggested he could market them to others.

Anyway, am looking forward to this list plus will put in a question myself.
Anybody have experience with the software for controling the Ic706 mk2 g?

Brian [log in to unmask]
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: blind friendly hf radios


> Hi John.
>
> I use a Kenwood TS-690S with the AT-450 auto tuner, and the Kenwood VS-2
> synthesizer with good results.  I also use the Icom IC-706 Mk II.  The
Icom
> is not as friendly, because it is rather menu driven, and the menus do not
> talk, of course.
>
> I think I have heard of blind users that have the Icom 746, but I haven't
> experienced this radio yet.  I will say that I like the Icom IC-706, even
> though it is a little bit of a challenge to use sometimes.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
> Louis Kim Kline A.R.S. K2LKK
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>
>
> At 01:16 PM 6/16/02 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi all de w2qcy
> >
> >I am sure this item has been discussed countless times but I am looking
for
> >advise concerning blind friendly hf radios.  I am considering something
on
> >the order of the icom 746 so if anyone has information they wish to
share,
> >let me know and it will be appreciated.
> >
> >73
> >
> >John