That's how I always did it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:53 AM
Subject: Re: Rt Systems Software Accessibility


> Good point.  I should of mentioned using k1000, openbook and or other
> devices.  Tnx.
>
> Dave
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Curtis Delzer
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Rt Systems Software Accessibility
>
> No you don't need eyeballs, just scan with your K1000 or Openbook the cd
> that comes with the software, or you will need those eyeballs to read the
> serial number.
>
>
> At 07:17 PM 06/11/13, you wrote:
>>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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