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Hi Michael,
Reliable sources tell me that Yaesu has officially, or at least
semi-officially, stated in no uncertain terms that it doesn't care about
blind hams and doesn't care whether or not its rigs are or are not
inaccessible! Boycott Yaesu!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 5:38 AM
Subject: Yaesu FTDX-9000
> Hello List:=20
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> Did anyone make it to Dayton this year?=20
> I'm wondering if anyone had an opportunity to check out the "Star of the =
> show" the new Yaesu FTDX-9000.=20
> I don't have much on this one except its slated for a December release. =
> This rig will be available in 2 models. The 200W version with built in PS
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> and a 400W version with external PS.=20
> the FTDX-9000 also has 6M. I wasn't licenced when the FT-1000D reached =
> its peak or for that matter had the bucks to buy one on the used market =
> but if the 9000 is going to be as good, I'll certainly make every effort =
> to jump on this one! <HI>=20
> I'm also wondering if Yaesu has made a better effort to make this one =
> accessible for us blind hams.=20
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> On to another subject:=20
> Does anyone have a tuning aid they would like to part with?=20
> I'm going to purchase a Heathkit SB-220 in a couple of weeks. Although I
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> can tune up the amp with out it, I would feel more comfortable hearing the
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> tuning process.=20
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> TNX all & 73:=20
> Michael VO1RYN=20
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> Michael Ryan=20
> Helpdesk Analyst=20
> Dept. Transportation and Works,=20
> Information Systems and=20
> Telecommunications Devision=20
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