Sorry the numbers came out wrong the UK cost about one thousand pounds

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of T Behler
Sent: 07 January 2007 20:29
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: blind-friendly GPS units

    Jeff:

Can you give me cost and availability information?

Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: blind-friendly GPS units


> HI Tom, you could get the Trekker or Braille Note from Human Ware.  These
> two units are designed for people like us.  I jsut upgraded my Trekker and
> love it.  I also can use my Trekker as a PDA as well.
>
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> On Sun, 7 Jan 2007, T Behler wrote:
>
>> 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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