Evidently the Jabra system has a mute button so that wouldn't be 
a problem using VOX.  The audio I've heard from them sounds 
really crisp.  I think they use spread spectrum like cordless 
phones and  cost around $130 or so.  73, Jim WA6EKS

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From: Michael Thurman <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:08:44 -0400
Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?

You can always use a foot switch.  I would recommend this in any 
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over VOX because it is too easy to inadvertently trip the VOX.  
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wireless stuff all uses 2.4 ghz these days if it is intended for 
use =
with a cell phone, or some of the older stuff uses 900 which is 
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cellular, and in fact is in our ham bad there.
On Mar 28, 2014, at 2:11 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> 
wrote:

 Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with the =20
 Jabra 9350e headset mic? It is a cordless system that works 
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 the same portion of the spectrum as cell phones I guess.  
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 local hams are using them and the audio is great.  You do have 
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 use it in VOX mode so that would rule out using it with a=20
 TMP-71A, but it would great with most HF rigs including the 
TS480=20
 mentioned below.  So I'm interested in hearing reports about 
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 headset Mic.  73, Jim WA6EKS
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 From: Howard Kaufman <[log in to unmask]
 To: [log in to unmask]
 Date sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:14:04 -0500
 Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
=20
 Their is an optional rj12 cable that goes from the control 
head=20
 of the 480
 to the body of the radio.  With mike and paddle extention 
cables,=20
 operation
 from the coffee table, easy chair, or couch is equally 
pheasible.  =20
 If you do
 a lot of listening, this can be especially fun.
 An external speaker is also a nice addition to the station.
 The internal tuner will tune an antenna with a 6/1 SWR.  
Almost=20
 everything
 talks, except for the internal power and SWR meter.
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