Wow, quick service! I ordered my talking multimeter from NFB on Wednesday,
and it arrived today.

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dan Gistenson
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Talking DMM

Hi Howard,

Your suggestion helped. I've placed the order with NFB.

Thanks for the pointer,
Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: Talking DMM


> Hi Dan,
>
> Omega used to sell a high end meter for around $300, however, when
they
> learned that blind people were purchasing them they discontinued
selling
> them as it was thought we would kill ourselves.
>
> Radio Shack also sold a meter, however, it has been gone for more than
10
> years.
>
> More recently, a surplus seller out of Florida had the "Top Hand"
brand
> meter for $40.  They ran out of these several months ago.
>
> The only source for talking multimeters at this time is the NFB store
at the
> following address.
>
> http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/product.asp?product=843&cat=18&ph=
>
> The meter from NFB appears to be the same thing as sold by the surplus
> seller from Florida.
>
> I have learned to order these items when they are available as if you
wait,
> you will be out of luck.  In fact, if the item is cheap enough, I will
buy
> more than one.
>
> Do you remember the cheap Hamilton Beach talking microwave oven?  I
bought
> three of them and put two in storage.
>
> It's a shame that we have to do this.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> I wouldn't wait you better order now if you want one!!
>
> 73's
>
> Howard, W A 9 Y B W