If you set it up to show only your callsign, it may not scroll as often.  I 
need to recheck that, now that I set Window-Eyes to refresh anytime it feels 
like it.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: reverse beacon

Hi Howard,

I've been using the Reverse Beacon Network for a couple of years.  There is
no reason to register or pay, and if you call CQ, you can find how many
beacons have heard you and at what strength.  It's great for antenna
comparisons, particularly in comparison with a friends antenna.  I hook up
with a friend on Skype and we send a test CQ on the same band about 1kHz
apart and at exactly the same time.  I can see that raising my mast gives me
a 4dB boost.

Many amateurs monitor the RBN instead of the Cluster, as you get advance
notice of initial calls, but the screen is constantly scrolling and this
does not work well with a screen reader.
Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID

Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities

www.active-elements.org

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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Howard Kaufman
Sent: 13 May 2013 22:27
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: reverse beacon

This looks like it might be usable.
You can find out when beacons hear you, and compare your signal reports with

another station to see how well you are getting out in to many different
locations.
I saw register, log in, and PayPal links.  Don't know if it is a service fee

or donation page.

If this works, their would be many good uses for it.

http://www.reversebeacon.net/
H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
Adaptive Technology Instructor



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