that's 1 reason my radio desk computer has an external synthesizer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: radio nestalgia


Hi.

Sometimes accessibility is the whole name of the game.  For example, PSK31
is a nice mode from a weak signal point of view, but pretty hard to tune in
if you are blind.  Also, care must be taken to make sure that the screen
reader software you are using doesn't interfere with the interface between
the rig and your computer, which usually works off the sound card.

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 10:36 AM 7/23/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi group;
>I spent a chunk of last night wadding through the accumulation of messages
>debating cw and the "good old days".  Briefly,  there have always been
>dynamic personalities on the air w2oy being a good example for those that
>go
>back a few years.
>Secondly although cw is becoming less dominant, (I didn't say old
>fashioned)
>it is being replaced by digital modes and satellites.  In some cases (mine
>at least)  lots of us have been unwilling or unable to get really evolved
>with digital operation or satellite work.  Perhaps some that have had
>licenses more than 20 years need to be re-educated in these areas.  I have
>long ago lost track of oscars and never worked through one.  There has been
>lots of emphasis on how to get your license info, maybe we need more
>accessible info concerning how best to use digital modes and satellites?
>Rich

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