Just put a bit of pressure against the rough middle part of the back surface and 
push down toward the play, rewind buttons.

Steve
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: external speaker connection for the TS480


BTW, how do you open that battery door?  Fortunately my battery was
already installed, but I never did get that door open to take a peak at
the battery.
73s
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007, Brett Winches wrote:

> Speaking of blind friendly, the battery door on the Victor Stream is not
> a piece of cake.  I almost used a coin to ruin the release but my trusty
> secretary saved me.  =20
>
>
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> BRETT WINCHESTER  KD7JN=20
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of T Behler
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 8:39 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: external speaker connection for the TS480
>
>    Howard:
>
> I understand perfectly,  believe me.
>
> So, what I did was had the XYL do a visual on it, and take it off so I
> could see how it comes on and off.  This is one of these things where a
> sighted person can probably help give you the clues you need.
>
> It still amazes me that they decided to cover the jacks in this way.
>
> Not very blind friendly, for sure.
>
> If you want any more guidance on this, feel free to give me a phone
> call.
>
> And, I'll probably still be calling you one of these days with some more
> TS480 questions.
>
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:58 AM
> Subject: Re: external speaker connection for the TS480
>
>
>> Thanks!  I dobn't have fingernails, and I am afraid of cracking the=20
>> plastic
>> with a screw driver.  I found the bottom edge of the plastic plate,
> but I
>> don't know if the top edge is on the front, or is about a quarter inch
>
>> back
>> over the top.  Their feels like a faint line there, but I don't want
> to
>> damage the radio.
>>
>> =20
>