Hi Jerry:
Yes, there is enough information read out that you can correctly set each of
the menus.
I am totally blind and have very few problems with the set up.
I also started ham radio in the fifties and have successfully made the
change: HI HI.
I have the TS-2000 manual on tape from Handihams and from that made a
braille chart of the 63 menus so I can set things just the way I want it.
In fact, if you use braille, I could send you my list.
I truely think you will really enjoy the 2000!
The only thing I have trouble setting is the sub-tones for the repeaters in
the area.
I also have the computer program for controling the 2000 which is also
speech friendly.
I hope this will encourage you!
73
Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Neufeld" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 10:01 PM
Subject: the ts2000 and menu read-outs
> Hello Lowell and others.
>
> I am back with a question. Today I got my first hands-on look at the front
> panel of the Kenwood ts2000, not a thing I would recommend for the weak at
> heart. It was a daunting experience, seeing all those small buttons, each,
I
> was told, having two or more functions, truly disconcerting for someone
who
> began his ham radio experience in the fifties, building simple single
> conversion receivers from the parts bin, my projects large and anything
but
> beautiful. As I examined the ts2000, I remembered that someone had told me
> that menu numbers were read out but nothing else other than frequency and
s
> meter reading. Then, tonight, my enthusiasm rose when I heard, perhaps
> wrongly, that, in addition to the menu numbers, actual menu values are
also
> read, useful if one had some reference card to know their significance.
What
> I need to know is if, in fact, actual values, defaults as well as newly
> revised settings can be heard. If so, then, the crowded panel
> notwithstanding, the ts2000 still remains one of my first choices. I was
> disappointed to learn that the rig uses reed relays rather than solid
state
> switching for transmit and receive when in qsk mode. But, perhaps all
> manufacturers do the same. If so, too bad.
>
> Anyway, if someone who has a ts2000 with speech board can tell me what is
> read and what is not, I would be very grateful. I want to buy my radio
> shortly.
>
> Again, thanks to everyone.
>
> Jerry
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