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Lou Kolb <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:32:16 -0500
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Lowell,

my 55 year-old brain finally kicked in today.  to see the "braille" pages at
weather underground, try this url:

http://www.braille.wunderground.com

enter in the location or zip code you want and you're good to go.  Hope this
helps.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: Weather station hardware software talking


> Yes, you are correct; it does not cover the Davis.
> Sorry About that!
> 73
> Lowell  W8QIY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Scott Berry" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Weather station hardware software talking
>
>
> > Hi Lowell,
> >
> > I se that doesn't cover davis's is that right?
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:10 PM
> > Subject: Re: Weather station hardware software talking
> >
> >
> >> Hello Bret:
> >> The software I use with my weather station is free and is called:
> >>
> >> FreeWx-WI
> >>
> >> If you do a search on the web you will find it.
> >> Yes, it is free.
> >> It works reasonably well with my screne reader.
> >> Give it a try.
> >> 73
> >> Lowell  W8QIY
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:42 PM
> >> Subject: Weather station hardware software talking
> >>
> >>
> >>> Any idea of where to get this hardware software?=20
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ###
> >>> BRETT WINCHESTER
> >>> [log in to unmask]
> >>> 208-639-8386
> >>> ###
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: For blind ham radio operators
> >>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:09 PM
> >>> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>> Subject: Re: Talking Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
> >>>
> >>> Hi Bret:
> >>> I have  Scientific weather station (wireless) and use it with my
> >>> computer using Window-eyes very successfully.
> >>> It is on the internet 24-7.
> >>> You will find it at:
> >>>
> >>> www.weatherunderground.com
> >>>
> >>> When the page comes up, use my zip code to get to my station;  45331.
> >>> See what you think!
> >>> I enjoy it very much.
> >>> 73
> >>> Lowell  W8QIYan Oregon
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:53 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: Talking Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Rats,  I would love to find another and had hoped the clock would do
> >>> as
> >>>> well. =3D20
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyone had luck with weather stations and JAWS such that I could add
a
> >>>> link to my web page as well as have local access to data?
> >>>>
> >>>> =3D20
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ###
> >>>> BRETT WINCHESTER
> >>>> [log in to unmask]
> >>>> 208-639-8386
> >>>> ###
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
> >>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:44 PM
> >>>> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>>> Subject: Re: Talking Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
> >>>>
> >>>> Brett,
> >>>>
> >>>> Sorry to disappoint you, but the ILA clock/thermometer doesn't keep
> >>>> track of highs and lows.
> >>>>
> >>>> Steve
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 13:21
> >>>> Subject: Re: Talking Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Fred,  I do like the Atomic Clock thermometer with wireless remote
> >>>>> sensor from ILA.  It is Quite nice sincs time with WWBL and the
> >>>>> temperature is good too.  I am only curious if it holds high and low
> >>>>> temps for each probe on a daily and or longer basis like my old
Sharp
> >>>> *I
> >>>>> think) model.  The only problem with that one is that it is wired as
> >>>> is
> >>>>> the no-name brand I mounted in the wife's car.  =3D3D20
> >>>>>
> >>>>> The latter still has not won me many points on the heating or
cooling
> >>>>> temp while riding however. =3D3D20
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ###
> >>>>> BRETT WINCHESTER
> >>>>> [log in to unmask]
> >>>>> 208-639-8386
> >>>>> ###
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
> >>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fred Adams
> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:28 AM
> >>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>>>> Subject: Talking Indoor Outdoor Thermometer
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Would any of you guys know where I can purchase a talking indoor
> >>>> outdoor
> >>>>> thermometer?  I purchased my last one from Radioshack about eight or
> >>>> ten
> >>>>> years ago and it just bit the dust.  Radioshack no longer sells the
> >>>>> talking one.  Thanks much,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Best wishes,
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
> >>>>> FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>

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