Good point.  I should of mentioned using k1000, openbook and or other
devices.  Tnx.

Dave

 

-----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
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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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