Hi David, is the GPS portion really helpful?  The Trekker/Braille Note GPS
is designed for the blind so obviously it is user friendly.





On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, David W Wood wrote:

> Tom:
>
> I have a cell phone with speech software on it - talx.
> It only runs on some Nokia phones.
> You can link a G P S receiver to it with blue tooth.
> The one I use is the Holux GR-236.
> A newer version is available but I haven't tried it.
>
> HTH
>
> David
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of T Behler
> Sent: 07 January 2007 20:17
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> 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
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