Kelvin, Tom, and all,

I don't use N1mm and  find Writelog to do all I need and more.   All 
menus and setups work fine with JAWS.  It's main drawbacks are that it 
isn't free (a violation of the ham code perhaps) and since it is a 2 
person operation, the day may come when it  won't be supported.   Till 
then I think I'll stick with it.

Back to N1MM:   There was a change or addition made to the program a 
while back that allows the software to access the 590's recorded 
messages.   So you would record your SSB messages into the 590, then 
with the  proper additions to N1MM, pressing an F key will play the 
message from the 590.   I understand that to do this, VOX has to be 
turned on .

More about it at the 590 resource page, look for  the link about N1MM 
macros (under the howtos button):

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/ts-590s.htm

This isn't the way I would want to do it, but  it might suit somebody.

73, Steve KW3A

On 12/20/2013 7:11 AM, Kelvin Marsh wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> Just catching up with my mail <smile>.  As David says, the N1MM
> Configuration screen is tricky to use, because you cannot use any
> traditional keyboard commands.  Everything must be done using the Mouse
> Pointer or Review cursor.  The good thing is that Configuration is not used
> once the rig and keyer selections have been made and setup.
>
> Selecting a contest and everything that follows is within a screen reader's
> capabilities.  I have recorded a series of N1MM demos on the Active Elements
> site, and this includes navigation of the Configuration screen with
> Window-Eyes.
>
> Reading your posts, I think it is voice messages you wish to send?  Yes,
> this can be done from the 590using the VGS-1, but as you suggest, this is
> not ideal for contests as you need to take your hands from the keyboard and
> press buttons...  Saying that, I remember you can use the 590 software to
> assign PC Function Keys to perform commands on the radio, but I think this
> is only from within the software, and you lose it when switching to a
> logger...
>
> The way N1MM, and I assume N3FJP, handle voice keying is by using
> pre-recorded Wav files on your PC.  This works well, but you need some kind
> of interface to link the PC sound card to the radio.  Fortunately, the 590
> already has this, and I'm fairly sure the 590 pops up in the list of sound
> cards on the PC if you connect via USB...
>
> You obviously need to record the Wav files using a PC sound recorder, and
> you'll probably need to edit them and certainly remove any silence at the
> beginning and end of each clip.  I recorded my files via the radio, so the
> audio sounded exactly the same as if I was live.
>
> Several years ago, I even used N1MM for sending SSB callsigns and serial
> numbers during a contest.  I produced all the contest exchanges, and
> separate Wav files for each number and letter.  N1MM will concatenate what
> it needs from these files and send back callsigns and serial numbers.  Some
> of the numbers sound mechanical due to the lack of intonation, but if you
> wished, there was actually no need to use the mike at all!  In effect, the
> N1MM keystrokes were identical to those used in a CW contest  with the
> Winkeyer.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: 17 December 2013 14:12
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: 10 meter contest so far
>
> I'd be interested in the experiences of anyone using N1MM with Jaws as well,
> since that is the screen reader I currently use.
>
>
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>
> On Behalf Of John Vernaleken
>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:32 AM
>
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Subject: Re: 10 meter contest so far
>
>
>
> Tom,
>
> I tried using N1MM with JAWS, not easy. If anyone has had success with N1MM
> and JAWS let me know.
>
> I think Lloyd is using Window Eyes.
>
>
>
>
>
> John  KC2QJB
>
>
>