I have a pro mixer
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From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: The DJ Console
I have a Yamahaw 6 channel mdr6 stereo mixer that may also do the job.
I would sell it for $50.
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On Sep 17, 2011, at 2:41 PM, Jim Kutsch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Mike, It's available for $100 or so from Amazon. =46rom time to time,
> I'v=
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> seen it reduced to around $70 for a while but I haven't seen that
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> As for size, it's 100 inches left to right, 7 inches front to back, and 2
> inches high. All of the controls are on the top.
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> If you want to read more about the application of this console to SDR, go
> t=
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> the software author's website at http://www.dh1tw.de/powersdr-ui
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> 73,
> Jim, KY2D is=20
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
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> On Behalf Of Mike Duke, K5XU
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 10:00 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: The DJ Console
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> Hi, Jim.
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> How much does this console cost, and how much space does it take on the
> desk?
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> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: "Jim Kutsch" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 8:33 PM
> Subject: Re: I have to ask
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> Richard,
> To add to what others have already said, yes, there are a few of us=20
> working
> on software defined radio with screen readers. I have the Flex 1500=20
> and
> find the PowerSDR software can be used with Jaws to some limited=20
> degree.
> There are keyboard shortcuts for most of the controls. Still, it's=20
> far from
> "accessible." I started writing some Jaws scripts and that's helping.
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> There's a neat alternative though. A device called the DJ Console can=20
> be
> interfaced as a control unit for SDR. This console is a DJ mixing=20
> board
> with lots of buttons and knobs. It connects by USB to your PC. Then,=20
> you
> can assign the various knobs and buttons to control various pieces of=20
> the
> SDR software. For example, I have the large knob assigned as main=20
> tuning, a
> smaller knob for volume, a button for band selection, etc.
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> Flex Radio and Elecraft are both great SDR radios. The Flex uses your=20
> PC
> and has no controls on the hardware itself whereas the Elecraft has=20
> an
> internal processor and knobs and buttons.
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> 73,
> Jim, KY2D
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators=20
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: I have to ask
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> Hi folks;
> I made the mistake of going to a local radio club meeting the other=20
> night.
> They were demonstrating software defined radio. Someone had I believe=20
> a
> plex 3000 and a laptop. Got all the usual stuff about how great the=20
> display
> was but when they started discussing the fact that you had to set up=20
> virtual
> cables I lost it. I guess I too am a certifiable ot.
> Has anyone tried playing with one of these things and a screen reader?
> Sounded like he used hrd for somethings and the software that came=20
> with the
> radio for others.
> On a more sain note, someone also suggested that the k3 was also a=20
> software
> defined radio. Can the k3 be used all by itself without a pc=20
> connected?
> Thanks
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> --
> richard=20
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