agreed. What I was saying was that 50 bucks for a cable and software for
the th f6a is silly because there is another alternative just as effective
for far less than that.
I did say the cable and software from rt systems for the uv5r would be worth
it if you wanted pc programming...and worth it because there is no cheap
alternative for us as of yet.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:49 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
> Ditto from here butch. As long as a given solution works for the people
> involved that's what matters. I agree with you regarding the RT Systems
> software having the apps for the TH-F6A and the Wouxun KG-UV2D.
>
>
> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 6:41 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
>
> I spent $50 on software and cable for the uv-5. Yep, I can program it
> manually, but it is easier to make changes and clone with the rt systems.
> And the cable just works. I didn't mind the expense at all and don't
> regret
> the purchase. To each his own or whatever... What is well worth $50 for
> me
> may not be for you and vise versa...
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Sun, 17 Nov
> 2013, Dave Marthouse wrote:
>
>> That's true but I was addressing the issue of programming computers
>> without serial ports.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:58 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
>>
>> the 2 pin USB programming cables sold for the baofeng uv5r etc are
>> compatible with the th f6a. They can be had for lesss than 10 bucks
>> on ebay, and I've seen them as low as 4 bucks with free shipping from
>> hong kong.
>> The programming software for the th f6a is totally free from the
>> kenwood website, and is perfectly accessible with JFW and other screen
> readers.
>> Why anyone would pay 50 bucks for a cable and software to program a th
>> f6a is beyond my understanding.
>> and yes, I have used my baofeng programming cable with my kenwood th
>> f6a and both read, and written to the radio using the free kenwood th
>> f6a software...no special odd drivers or adapters or anything required
>> beyond the simple driver supplied with the usb programming cable.
>> now as for the baofeng, well, I guess the rt systems software is about
>> the only one that works if one absolutely has to program via software
>> lol.
>>
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6KX
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:07 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
>>
>>> Rt Systems produces a package for the THF6A that works with a cable
>>> they also supply that has a usb port. The software is
>>> speech-friendly and works with NVDA only. You can obtain the
>>> software and cable for around $50 and NVDA is a free screenreader. See
> the links below.
>>>
>>> http://www.rtsystemsinc.com
>>> http://www.nvaccess.org
>>>
>>> If you are interested in hearing a demo of the software with speech
>>> check out the link below. The demo is for the Wouxun software but
>>> the same thing applies to the TH-F6A programs accessibility as well.
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj4ch8ApVts
>>>
>>> I hope this is helpful.
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
>>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
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