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