Kelvin:

Well, if you want to help out and give Scott some guidance, I, and I'm sure 
others, would appreciate that.

It's a shame, too, since his software has been so user friendly with 
Windows-based screen readers for so many years now.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelvin Marsh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: Quick note on N3FJP logging software upgrades


> Hi Tom,
>
> I've had a quick look, and will do more tomorrow.  I suspect we will need 
> to
> guide Scott <smile>.
>
> From my cursory look at the initial setup screen, it all looks pretty much
> ok, except the labels are under each field when I use the WE pointer. 
> This
> means you kind of get the right labels, but for the wrong field...  This
> might be improved with better label positioning...
>
> The Rig setup screen is much more problematic, as the controls appear to
> lack the conventional keyboard interface.  Even trying to move within the
> Radio buttons of the Baud rate does not work.  Incidentally, all the Baud
> rates are shown on the screen and can be clicked with the mouse, but this 
> is
> not screen reader friendly.  Well done for spotting it.  Let's hope it's 
> not
> too late to change...
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: 31 March 2013 04:10
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Quick note on N3FJP logging software upgrades
>
> Hi, all.
>
> Just a quick note here while the grandkids are in bed and before old 
> grandpa
>
> here hits the sack:
>
> Last night, before the CQ WPX contest, I ttried installing the latest
> version of the N3FJP logging software for that contest.  It is version 
> 3.0,
> and is supposed to be compatible with windows XP, but also Windows 7 and 
> 8.
>
> What I found was rather interesting and disturbing.
>
> When attempting to install and configure the software, the field labels
> spoken by Jaws, and those that actually appear on the screen did not
> correspond.
>
> In fact, oftentimes, I found myself getting lost in the fields without
> really knowing where I was and what to do.
>
> I had my sighted XYL help me get through the first set-up screen, but when
> it came to activating rig interface and voice navigation, I continued to
> have problems.
>
> The updated software is supposedly in the new Windows c.net framework, 
> which
>
> is supposed to be compatible with Windows 7 and 8.
>
> As you may recall, my current logging computer is a Dell Lattitude  600, 
> and
>
> my operating system is Windows XP.  I'm using Jaws 13 with this setup.
>
> I tried explaining this problem to Scott (N3FJP), but understandably, he
> doesn't have much of a clue as to what I'm talking about, or how to remedy
> it.
>
> As a result of this problem, I went back and installed the older version 
> of
> the CQ WPX software (version 2.8), and everything went without a hitch.
>
> My biggest concern, of course, is that as time goes on, the older versions
> of the software will become less and less useful, with contest logging
> changes, etc., so I thought I would bring this to the attention of the
> group.
>
> If anyone wants to try to download and install version 3.0 to try things 
> for
>
> yourself and help figure out where the problems lie, that would be
> appreciated by more than just me, I'm sure.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
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