Thanks, Bob. ... This is very helpful, and may be a bit more affordable.

I'll save this info for future reference, and let you know how I do if I 
eventually decide to go the route you describe here.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: blind-friendly GPS units


> Hi Tom,
>
> You probably know I'm not a guy that takes the usual solution to solving a
> problem.  I use the VCommand Navigator for street by street directions as
> the unit features voice input and output.  Its made for use in a 
> automobile,
> if you walked around with it, you'd have to carry a hefty battery with 
> you.
> The navigator is selling for $695.00 at this time.
> Another method that I've used is Microsoft's Streets and Trips on a 
> laptop.
> This takes a learning curve, but it works.  If you buy Microsoft's product
> with a GPS receiver, it costs about $129.00.  Streets and Trips does not
> tell you street names but it does give exit numbers and direction of 
> turns.
> More information is displayed on the laptop screen.
> I bought my Microsoft Streets and trips with a Deluo gps receiver for 
> $69.00
> and if you get the Deluo gps receiver with serial port output, you can use
> it with your TMD700A for APRS.
> 73
> Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
> Skype Name: bobtinn
> Life is GOOD!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:17 PM
> Subject: blind-friendly GPS units
>
>
> Hi, all.
>
> I think this question has come up on this list occasionally, but I wasn't 
> in
> a position to do anything when it did.
>
> Things have now changed, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a
> blind-friendly GPS unit.
>
> I suspect that the unit will not be totally blind friendly in all of its
> functions, but I'd like a unit that is as accessible as possible, with
> talking features, etc..
>
> GPS units are new to me, so I'm starting at the real beginner level here.
>
> If you could provide information as to model, approximate price, and
> availability, that would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>