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I'm still one that likes to do as little from the computer to run a radio 
that's right next to me as I can. I don't mind via remote, so long as I have 
full control of the radio but if the radio's right next to me, I like to use 
the radio itself.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: Qrp Rigs


> You don't need HRD to use the IC703, I use it daily with great success 
> using
> the QSY'r keypad and the speech synthesizer, but, HRD is fun to use and
> makes getting through the menus a snap.
>
> 73
>
> Ron Miller
> N6MSA
>
> Ron and Denise
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:30 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Qrp Rigs
>
> You shouldn't need ham radio deluxe with the IC-703, that will take the
> voice read out chip so far as I know. The specs over all, from someone who
> posted a review based on bench testing those 2, favor the Icom as well. In
> fact, I'll send you the link when I get home, but the yaesu looked like a
> real peace of junk when bench tested. I am on vacation until the weekend 
> but
>
> will send that link when I get home.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 7:14 PM
> Subject: Qrp Rigs
>
>
>> Hello listers,
>> I am nearing a decision as to which Qrp rig to get.
>>
>> I have two keypads the Millenium Qsyer which will work with the Icom =
>> IC703 and the Yaesu FT817ND
>>
>> I have a compromise British antenna called the Wonder Wand and have also 
>> =
>> purchased the MFJ 1899t antenna and the Joe tripod.
>>
>> What I'd like to know is has anyone on the list successfully use a Yaesu 
>> =
>> FT817ND with Simon Brown's commander software or Ham Radio Deluxe?
>>
>> Also has anyone successfully used the Icom IC703 with Ham Radio Deluxe.
>>
>> Right now I would be able to achieve minimul access to either rigs with =
>> the keypads I have.
>>
>> Thanks for any help on this.
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I 

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