Hi Gary,
Yes, the Onkyo TX-SR805 is a 7.1 channel surround or home theater receiver. 
It has 7 130 watt amplifiers that are exceptionally low noise and low 
distortion and it does have direct frequency input from the remote.  It will 
also decode multi-channel audio from a HDMI signal passing through the 
receiver.  It does have lots of menus, but once you initially set up the 
receiver, all of the common functions are available from the remote.
73
Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
Skype Name: bobtinn
Life is full of challenges, that's what makes it interesting!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: OT My stereo system


Hi Bob,
Is the Onkyo TX-SR805 a multi channel receiver for surround sound?  If so,
is it fairly accessible?

Thanks
Gary


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Bob Tinney
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 1:52 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: OT My stereo system

Hi Robert,
I'm glad that your new stereo system is working out for you.

I put out a message about a month ago talking about the Onkyo stereo
receiver that I was planning on buying.  After the manual became available,
however, I downgraded my order from the TX-NR905 to the TX-SR805 because the

network connection and HD radio features of the 905 were not accessible.
I now have the TX-SR805 receiver and Onkyo 540 speakers and I am very happy
with them!
73
Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
Skype Name: bobtinn
Life is full of challenges, that's what makes it interesting!