Kelvin,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Since this device is still undergoing the developmental process I think it
would be a good idea to collectively attempt to nudge the designers to make
sure it will be totally accessible.  

I've been to their site and it looks promising.  This is something to watch
closely.


Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 5:07 AM
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Subject: Turn your smart phone into a handheld radio

Hi All,

The Alianza DxB was mentioned in the Emerging Technologies section of the
January Practical Wireless.  The DxB is described as a docking station that
turns your smart phone into a two way handheld transmitter, and will cover
the amateur VHF and UHF allocation.  Reading the details at:

http://www.alianzahd.com/

I believe the docking station is a bumper style case that you fit around the
phone.  It will work with iPhones, including the iPod, Android, and
Blackberry.  

The exciting prospect for a blind amateur, is that the Apple and Android
phones have built in accessibility, opening up the possibility of having a
fully accessible VHF/UHF handheld.

The DxB app runs on the phone, in the background, and the website states it
will be available soon.  I will attempt to contact them about use with Voice
Over etc.

Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID

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