Hi Kelvin,
You're right in that there are 2 programmable buttons on the microphone, 
however, I've not been able to work out which buttons they are.  They by 
default are programmed for memory, but I understand that they access 
something called the memo pad, which is different from general memory.  The 
reason I want to access memory channels is that some of our repeaters have a 
123Hz tone for access.  This can all be set up in the RT software, but you 
then have to access the memory channels.  I had the idea of enabling a 123Hz 
tone across the board, however, this doesn't seem to be possible with the RT 
program.

So, I can use VFO method to get to the repeater frequency, but I can't add 
the 123Hz tone from the radio, or access the memory channels which I've 
created.

On another topic, I have successfully used the RT software to program menu 
functions and memory channels on my Yaesu FT 60-R.

I appreciate you getting back to me.

Cheers,
Barry VK6SP.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelvin Marsh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: Accessing memory channels on the IC-7000


> Hi Trevor,
>
> Nice to meet you here <smile>!  I believe there are two programmable 
> buttons
> on the mic keypad, and I wonder if these could be used to give you access?
>
> I wonder also if the RT software allows you to save your settings and 
> reload
> alternative mappings?  When I reviewed the 7000, I used the program 
> buttons
> to give me the Split function.  Just speculating that you could use the
> software to load in a DX mapping or a VHF mapping on demand, and have the
> programmable buttons do your bidding...
>
> 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 Trevor Dawson
> Sent: 27 December 2013 10:08
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessing memory channels on the IC-7000
>
> Hi kelvin,
>
> Barry and I both have the RT Systems programming on our PC's just can't
> switch from fo to memory mode on the IC7000.
>
> I am just about to put a message up on a local group to do with repeaters
> and see what response I get.
>
> All the best,
>
> Trevor VK6YJ,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: Friday, 27 December 2013 5:31 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessing memory channels on the IC-7000
>
> Hi Barry,
>
> There is an accessibility review of the IC-7000 at the Active Elements 
> site
> at:
>
> http://active-elements.org/2012/12/11/ic-7000-accessibility-revieww/
>
>
> It's a while since I used the radio myself, but rereading the review, I 
> see
> that the memory system was virtually inaccessible, and there are several
> mentions of VHF repeater difficulties.  There are some tips on using the
> keypad, but no layout description.
>
> I'd be interested to know what software you used to set things up?
>
> 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 Barry
> Sent: 26 December 2013 23:37
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accessing memory channels on the IC-7000
>
> Greetings to all,
> I have just joined the list.  I am a totally blind ham operator located in
> Perth, Western Australia.
>
> I have an IC-7000 with the standard HM-151 microphone.  I've recently 
> bought
> a computer program which enables me to change settings on the radio's menu
> and program memory channels - useful for those repeaters which have DCS
> access tones.  Now that I've set up my repeaters as memory channels, how 
> do
> I call up those channels when the radio is in VFO mode?  I'm hoping 
> there's
> a button on the microphone to do this.
>
> On a broader topic, does anyone have a list of functions which the buttons
> on the microphone perform?  I've got the top left hand corner which
> announces frequency, and when pressed for a couple of seconds locks the
> radio.
>
> Any help would be much apreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Barry - VK6SP
>