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You should be able to link ( if through a computer ) to U I VIEW or similar
program but don't try to link with another computer to the GPS unit direct
using the blurtooth my other half has trekker I have another P D A both are
Dell by the way same model but mine wont pair with her GPS nor hers with
mine

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jeff Kenyon
Sent: 07 January 2007 20:39
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: blind-friendly GPS units

Well, I don't think you can interface the Trekker with anything else other
then the Bluetooth receiver and of course your computer.  I don't know
what PA radio related software is out there and I don't know if it will
work with the Dell PDA that comes with Trekker.





On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, John Miller wrote:

> I'm looking in to that for down the road too, I want one I can hook up to
> the THD7AG, not that I have one yet but since my hole club I'm president
of
> has them, I was going to setup a node here to relay the signal out and
> possibly get in to a little APRS, as far as reporting my position anyway.
I
> don't know how well it will work out, but it's 1 of the ideas I want to
toy
> with. It comes in handy with the club I belong to with some of our events
> and stuff.
> ----- 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
> >
>

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