The Trekker just upgraded to version 3.0 which is what you'd start out
with now if you were to get your unit now.  They also have training for
this at Leader Dog School if you want that too.  Some have done
thetraining and some have not.





On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, mike wrote:

> Trekker from human wear is great and perhaps the most blind friendly UK
> price about =A31000 that includes PDA GPS unit the speech software and =
> map
> upgrades I think =20
> But don=92t ask me US or Canadian price=20
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of T Behler
> Sent: 07 January 2007 20:17
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> availability, that would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>