There is no speech for the TS-430
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Tomaszewski" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: Equipment And study material.


> Hello, Richard.
>
> The only speech which I am familiar with for that series of Kenwood
> transceiver is the VS-1 and the VS-2 speech modules.  I have a TS-850 and 
> I
> installed the VS-2 speech module in it.  The only thing that the module
> reads is the frequency.  You should check the owner's manual to see if one
> of the speech modules was available for the TS-430.  If it was, then you 
> can
> look for one on the various ham swap shops on the internet.  They usually
> sell for about $70, but you'll have to have a bit of patience since 
> they've
> been out of production for some time.  Unfortunately, the new VS-3 module
> will not work with that radio.
>
> Richard Tomaszewski
> VE2 BRT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard French" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Equipment And study material.
>
>
>>   Thanks to all for responding.
>> I forget who, but somebody mentioned there was an article in QST about
>> modifying the TS-430S to have speech output.
>> I've been searching on the web for it and cant find it.
>> If somebody could give me a pointer in the right direction it would be
>> much
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks again, and 73.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:25 PM
>> Subject: Re: Equipment And study material.
>>
>>
>>> Yes, that equipment is very useful to a blind person if you also will 
>>> buy
>>> a
>>> LGE talking watt meter.
>>> You struck it rich, I would say.
>>> If I can be oof more help, just email me.
>>> I am also blind and have been a ham for over 53 years.
>>> 73 and welcome to the list.
>>> Lowell  W8QIY
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Richard French" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 10:05 AM
>>> Subject: Equipment And study material.
>>>
>>>
>>>>   Hi list.
>>>> I got my Tech license in 2001.
>>>> My call sign is KB3GOS.
>>>> I've been lurking on this list soaking up helpful information since
>>>> 2002.
>>>> My first question is does anybody know of any free online study 
>>>> material
>>>> for
>>>> the general class license?
>>>> Not just the question and answer pools, I would like something that
>>>> explains
>>>> theory and what ever else I need to know.
>>>> My second question.
>>>> A friend who's father is a silent key gave me A Kenwood TS430S wit
>>>> matching
>>>> power supply, I think it is the PS440,  a Kenwood AT-250 autotuner,
>>>> AKenwood
>>>> TS-50 with AT50 autotuner, A Astron 35 amp power supply, and A Heathkit
>>>> SB220 amplifier.
>>>> I know that i cant use the Heathkit until I upgrade my license, but I
>>>> would
>>>> like to know if this equipment is useable by a blind person and if so
>>>> how?
>>>> Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
>>>> 73.