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Dave Marthouse <[log in to unmask]>
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 Hi Kelvin,

Thanks for the information.  I will take a look at the page.

Dave



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:16 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Wouxun Software Programming

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

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dave Marthouse
Sent: 28 April 2013 17:25
To: [log in to unmask]
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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