the 440? there was no sighted help needed on that radio. No menues, the
frequency read, the keypad was right there on the front to directly enter
frequencies if you want, I kind of miss mine. That was probably the easiest
radio I've ever used.
----- Original Message -----
From: "COLLEEN ROTH" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: need to find a replacement radio
> Hello,
> I am talking about puting in Frequencies.
> Colleen, N8TNV;
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:03 pm
> Subject: Re: need to find a replacement radio
>
>>
>>
>> Not sure what you mean on the 440 about a sighted person to program it.
>> It is just a small board you install in the radio as well as putting a
>> couple plugs together on thee top board. Some people aren't comfortable
>> doing such things, but I've done a few over the years, lll screws to
>> mount the board and all that.
>> 73
>> Butch
>> WA0VJR
>> Node 3148
>> Wallace, ks.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 6 Mar 2014, Colleen Roth wrote:
>>
>> > Hello,
>> > I know that some people still like to get a Kenwood 570. You can still
>> > buy these radios.
>> > I have a Kenwood TS440. This Radio accommodates a Speech Chip.
>> > You do need a sighted person to program it.
>> > I also have an Icom706. I can't remember which model I have. The one I
>> > have also has tccy meters.
>> > It does have a Voice Chip available.
>> > I think you can get it to voice more than the Kenwood TS440.
>> > Colleen, N8TNV;
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: eric oyen <[log in to unmask]>
> @> @> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
>> > Date: Thursday, Mar 6, 2014 12:37:34 PM
>> > Subject: need to find a replacement radio
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Hello all,
>> >> well UPS pulled a fubar. I had the UPS store package and ship per the
>> >> =
>> >> instructions given from land air communications. What arrived was a =
>> >> punctured box that had been severely abused. The radio I sent was able
>> >> =
>> >> to power up and work when I sent it. THat was not the case when it =
>> >> arrived. The power connector had been pushed inside the radio, and the
>> >> =
>> >> front faceplate got scratched. Hal tried to power it up only to have
>> >> the =
>> >> fuse blow immediately.
>> >>
>> >> So, I am now without an HF radio. I have already filed for the claim
>> >> to =
>> >> get a replacement and need to find a radio that is more blind friendly
>> >> =
>> >> for about $600. Something like a ken wood or similar. Anyone have good
>> >> =
>> >> suggestions?
>> >>
>> >> comeric
>> >
>> >
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