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The only RT system software I have used successfully is an old
version maybe 15 years old that works great with my VX5R Yaesu.
I tried a friends RT systems software for his VX7 and it was
completely not accessible using both WindowEyes and Jaws. I have
heard but not tried anything newer but I think RT Systems says
their
latest stuff is accessible maybe with JAWS. As a result of my
experiences with them, I still use a VX5r and the old software
which works fine using either xp or windows 7. Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Marthouse <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:17:58 -0400
Subject: Rt Systems Software Accessibility
I would like to bring a few things to the attention of folks on
this list
who are looking for a speech-friendly no hassle software method
of
programming amateur gear.
Rt Systems http://www.rtsystems.com produces a line of software
programming
packages for a large variety of amateur radios. They produce
software
packages to program the Kenwood TH-F6A, the Wouxun KG-UV series
of
hand-helds, Yaesu, Icom, and loads of others.
As a screenreader user naturally I was concerned with
accessibility. The
software for the TH-F6A can not be used with jfw. I haven't
tested it with
WindowEyes so I can't comment on it's usability there. The good
news is it
works flawlessly with NVDA.
The app is arranged like a giant spread sheet. You use your up
and down
arrows and the tab key to navigate around the settings. There is
a
convenient standard pull-down menu for settings like cut/paste,
copy save,
read and write to radio etc.
Another great thing about this package is the system works with
all state of
the art machines including Windows8.
The programming cable has a usb connecter so you don't have to
worry about
usb to serial adaptors and compatible drivers and other hassles.
I plugged in the supplied usb cable and the computer recognized
it right
away. Then it was a matter of just installing and running the
software. If
you know just a minimum about spread sheets you will have no
difficulty with
this app. I had the system running within 5 minutes of
installation. For
me it was so intuitive that I didn't need to consult the
documentation.
The only minor sticking point is if you order the app on cd you
must type in
a serial number when you install it. Access to a set of working
eyeballs is
highly recommended for this step. LOL! The serial number is on
a label on
the envelope in which the cd is shipped. You can also download
the software
after you purchase it on-line. I'm not sure how the serial
number is
handled if you use that purchasing method.
The bottom line is the app works great with the TH-F6A and is
accessible
using NVDA. If their other apps work as well with NVDA this in
my opinion
is a very good speech-friendly way to program a wide variety of
amateur
gear.
As far as price you will spend about $25 for the software and
slightly less
for the cable. You can get the software separately from the
cable as some
radios use a single cable, (example the Kenwood and Wouxun).
I give the app five stars.
I know this sounds like a commercial. I can assure you that I
get nothing
from Rt Systems. I'm just posting this for those who may be
interested and
would benefit from the information.
If anyone has any questions, comments, etc feel free to contact
me on or off
list.
Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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