Hi Dave,

It's a long time since I evaluated the radio, but here is what I wrote about
the Wouxun software:

*** 
The final step was to review the PC interface software for use with a screen
reader.
Again, Quentin found the software on the Wouxun Web site, and ordered a USB
cable.
Installation and set up was straightforward, and I started by 'reading' the
settings
in the Wouxun Back to the PC. The interface is simple, and shows each memory
channel
in a spreadsheet like table. I found that once a receive frequency had been
added
to the first column of the table, I could then tab to each subsequent
column. Using
a screen reader, in my case Window-eyes, I was able to read the column
titles and
then work out which area I was tabbing into. I could enter the transmit
frequency,
the ctcss tone, the power level, and whether wide or narrow FM was to be
used. Using
this method it is relatively easy to enter all of your local repeaters into
memory
channels. Once entered, these can be 'written' back to the radio.
*** 

I think the key was to have at least one frequency programmed in.  I use
Window-Eyes, and found it very easy to review the screen with the Mouse
Pointer, and if necessary, click into the required area.  

The full review is at:

http://active-elements.org/2012/12/12/wouxun-kg-uvd1p/

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

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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dave Marthouse
Sent: 28 April 2013 17:25
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Subject: Wouxun Software Programming

Hi Gang,

I have a Wouxun KG-UV2D that I am very pleased with,.  The radio can be
programmed without seeing the screen using the keypad.  I have attempted to
use the software from Wouxun as well as the Chirp software to program the
radio.  I find both packages unusable with Jfw or a demo of Windoweyes.
Does anyone out there know of an accessible way to program the radio through
the computer?  This would be a good feature as programming loads of
frequencies would be much easier and less time consuming than keypad
programming.  Any information would be appreciated.


Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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