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richard fiorello <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:48:15 -0500
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Hi;
Because you probably don't want a print qst you get to join for a tokin $5.00 Supposedly they are working on a new improved site which will let folks download qst.  It will be interesting to see if it is usable.  Lots of folks look at qst for the advertising.
Richard


----- Original Message -----
From: David thurmond <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 11:36:28 AM
Subject: Is ARRL Worth It?

>
>
> I was considering joining ARRL, but I was wondering if it is worth it
> for us blind hams.  The reason I say this is that QST, as far as I
> know, is not accessible to us, and even the few articles on projects
> and techniques for blind hams are in an Adobe format that does not
> contain the accessibility information one usually finds in them these
> days.
> 
> So, what do you all think?  Seems we blind folks are left out of a lot
> of the good stuff.  What are the benefits that I might be missing?
> 
> And, having said that, I can't complain unless I am willing to do
> something to change things for the better, so if anyone on the list
> knows of any opportunities for me to contribute and make things more
> accessible, I would do it in a minute!
> 
> 73,
> 
> David Thurmond, KK4ADV

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