Absolutely, Kevin, and I think that is precisely how we should push the 
idea to the people that matter.

I have had more than a few sighted hams tell me how much they like my 
equipment, and how using it would make things easier for them in the long 
run too.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: Possible new web site of interest


> Hi Tom and All,
>
> I have those same concerns Tom.  I like this development of at least 
> trying
> to make sure something exists.  However, I also like Gary's idea of
> approaching someone like MFJ to see if they would add audio to one of 
> their
> meters.  I really think that it could be marketed to the sighted ham
> community as a positive perk to help you tune a manual tuner or your tube
> type amplifier without having to multitask so much in the process if it is
> done right.
>
> Take care and very 73.
>
>
>
> Kevin :)
> Amateur Radio:  K7RX
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 16:55
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Possible new web site of interest
>
>    Sure, Gary! ... Anything that could somehow serve as a substitute or
> replacement for a TW1 or TW2 would be fine.
>
> My fear is that nothing will exist to eventually replace our TW1's and/or
> TW2's when they break and cannot be repaired.
>
> One would hope that as rigs get more advanced and sophisticated, they will
> have the capabilities of the TW1 or TW2 built right in, but a lot of folks
> will have older rigs, or will be running amplifiers where "on board" stuff
> wouldn't be helpful.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Possible new web site of interest
>
>
>> How would you like something like that but without the speech?  just the
>> pitch so you could tune up?
>>
>> That's what I am considering.  Getting ready to have a chat with mfj 
>> about
>> doing a mod to one of their swr bridges.
>> i have about all the info I need now just to make the contacts and run
>> with
>> it.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: Possible new web site of interest
>>
>>
>>>    Gary:
>>>
>>> Now, if we can get someone to start re-making the TW1 and TW2, we'll be
>>> in
>>> relatively good shape.  (grin)
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:11 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Possible new web site of interest
>>>
>>>
>>>> All:
>>>>
>>>> I have ordered Mike's first product.  I think it is probably a bit over
>>>> priced, but bought it to help him along, and also to take a look at the
>>>> circuit.
>>>> I'm still kicking around some ideas in my head for products as well.
>>>> I'll let you know when I receive the atom and get a chance to use it.
>>>> I think it will be of use with my military portable rigs.  The tuning
>>>> directions nearly always are "tune for brightest light" or "dume for
>>>> maximum
>>>> output as shown on the meter".
>>>> This will be perfect for that.
>>>> Also, eagerly awaiting the controler for the k3 and the new kx3.
>>>> I have company coming this week, (the parents), so probably won't play
>>>> much
>>>> in the cw sweepstakes this weekend.
>>>> Hope to start building my 160 antenna for the upcoming contest.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:43 AM
>>>> Subject: Possible new web site of interest
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>>
>>>>> Someone brought this new web site to my attention.  Apparently, it was
>>>>> mentioned in an article in the latest QST.
>>>>>
>>>>> www.blind-ham-products.com
>>>>>
>>>>> I just checked, and there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of info yet,
>>>>> but
>>>>> it
>>>>> may be a web site to watch with interest.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>
>