I'm sure they do--it's something like $65.
73,
Dave, W7OQ
At 09:48 AM 3/28/2014, you wrote:
>You could always call up HRO and see if they have one in stock. Can't be
>that expensive.
>
>
>Alan R. Downing
>Phoenix, AZ
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Dave Basden
>Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 9:45 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
>
>Hi Eric,
>
>I suspect Kenwood had a big response to their free "stocking stuffer"
>offer and had to do another run. On the other hand, it may just be
>slow workings at the warehouse in Japan.
>
>73,
>
>Dave, W7OQ
>
>At 07:58 AM 3/28/2014, you wrote:
> >I am giving serious thoughts to this offer. Its hard to believe they are =
> >back ordered on that silly speech chip. didn't they produce like 10 =
> >million of them somewhere? Out of most chip fabrication facilities these =
> >days, you need to order in bulk figures of 100,000 or more. So I wonder =
> >what the holdup is with kenwood.
> >
> >anyway, Once I have the money in hand, I will check back with you and =
> >see if we can do this deal.
> >
> >if you have questions, email me directly or call (623)399-5635
> >
> >thanks,
> >
> >Eric
> >
> >On Mar 28, 2014, at 7:44 AM, Dave Basden wrote:
> >
> > > I have a TS-480SAT with VGS-1 voice unit and 500Hz CW filter=20
> > > installed. Well, I sort of have the VGS-1 voice unit.
> > >=20
> > > I recently upgraded to a TS-590 from the TS-480 and still have the=20
> > > 480 on hand. I bought the TS-590 just before Christmas when Kenwood=20=
> >
> > > had a free VGS-1 voice unit included for free. Unfortunately the=20
> > > voice unit is sent from Japan and is slow in coming. I have
>received=20=
> >
> > > paperwork from Japan saying it will be shipped, but I'm still
>waiting=20=
> >
> > > after three months. I moved the VGS-1 from the TS-480 to the TS-590=20=
> >
> > > in the interim. I have no doubt the VGS-1 will come, but I have no=20
> > > idea how long the wheels take to turn in the inscrutible east. I'm=20
> > > expecting the VGS-1 any day though.
> > >=20
> > > If you are willing to wait, I will ship the TS-480 for $800. In
>some=20=
> >
> > > ways I like the TS-480 better. I like the separate control unit as=20
> > > it takes up very little space on my desk. I also prefer the=20
> > > arrangement of controls on the TS-480 as they seem easier to use.
> > >=20
> > > 73,
> > >=20
> > > Dave, W7OQ
> > >=20
> > > At 11:49 PM 3/27/2014, you wrote:
> > >> Hi All,
> > >>=20
> > >> The 440 and radios of that ilk use the VS-1. The 850 and radios of =
> >that ilk
> > >> use the VS-2. These radios are getting old, and the VS-1 and VS-2 =
> >are hard
> > >> to get.
> > >>=20
> > >> The 570 and 2000 use the VS-3. The VS-3 is still available, and the =
> >570 is
> > >> a robust radio. It was discontinued due to the ban on leaded solder.
> > >>=20
> > >> The newer 480 and 590 use the VGS-1.
> > >>=20
> > >> I would personally go for a 570 or 480. There are accessibility =
> >reviews on
> > >> the Active Elements site. The 480 has the better voice chip, but is =
> >a
> > >> remote head with a separate main unit.
> > >>=20
> > >> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
> > >>=20
> > >> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
> > >>=20
> > >> www.active-elements.org
> > >>=20
> > >> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
> > >>=20
> > >>=20
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > >> On Behalf Of Curtis Delzer
> > >> Sent: 28 March 2014 03:50
> > >> To: [log in to unmask]
> > >> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> > >>=20
> > >> doesn't the vs1, the same one that works with the tmv71A work with =
> >the
> > >> TS440?
> > >>=20
> > >>=20
> > >> Curtis Delzer.
> > >> HS.
> > >>=20
> > >> K 6 V F O
> > >> San Bernardino, CA.
> > >>=20
> > >> [log in to unmask]
> > >>=20
> > >> skype: curtis1014
> > >>=20
> > >>=20
> > >> On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:31:07 -0400
> > >> Steve <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > >>=20
> > >>> The problem is trying to find a working voice unit for the 440.
> > >>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 10:15 AM
> > >>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> > >>>=20
> > >>>=20
> > >>>> Almost any 440 alive today has been fixed if it was going to have =
> >that
> > >>>> problem and there are a ton of them still on the air. I talk to =
> >about 5
> > >> of
> > >>>> them on a daily basis.
> > >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>> From: "Matt Arthur" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:35 AM
> > >>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> > >>>>=20
> > >>>>=20
> > >>>>> Hi all,
> > >>>>> I would kind of shi away from the ts440
> > >>>>> unles it has been gone through and rebuilt
> > >>>>> They used some kind of glue that over time becomes a conductor and =
> >then
> > >>>>> causes the radio to do strange things.
> > >>>>> I went through two of them.
> > >>>>> I think the rest of the kenwoods that John mentioned are ok.
> > >>>>> Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
> > >>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:14 AM
> > >>>>> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> > >>>>>=20
> > >>>>>=20
> > >>>>>> You're not going to find a 590 in that price range and if you =
> >could
> > >> I'd
> > >>>>>> be
> > >>>>>> leery of it at best. TS-570, 450, 940, 440, maybe a TS-480, =
> >TS-850,
> > >> any
> > >>>>>> of
> > >>>>>> those you may find in that price range, I've had all but the 480 =
> >and
> > >> the
> > >>>>>> rest are very good. I know plenty of people with 480's who like =
> >them,
> > >>>>>> including one person with 3 of them, house, car and other house. =
> >Some
> > >> of
> > >>>>>> those I listed don't have a lot of parts made anymore, 440, 450, =
> >940,
> > >>>>>> but
> > >>>>>> there are plenty of good ones out there and still some people who =
> >can
> > >>>>>> get
> > >>>>>> or
> > >>>>>> substitute parts for repair if needed in most cases.
> > >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>>>> From: "eric oyen" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:08 AM
> > >>>>>> Subject: best radio for the blind under $800?
> > >>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> hello everyone.
> > >>>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> well, it looks like I finally won against UPS. I should be =
> >getting my
> > >> =3D
> > >>>>>>> funds in 10 days. Now, all I need is a blind friendly HF radio. =
> >Newer
> > >> =3D
> > >>>>>>> would be better, but I will only have about $800 to spend. Land =
> >Air =3D
> > >>>>>>> Communications in NY has a few kenwood models with the speech =
> >chip. =3D
> > >>>>>>> Unfortunately, no ts-590 in stock. He has a few 940's and a 540
> > >> (among
> > >>>>>>> a
> > >>>>>>> =3D
> > >>>>>>> few others). I would like some input from you guys on what would
> > >> work.
> > >>>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> I am looking for one that can use the speech module (vs or vg =
> >series)
> > >> =3D
> > >>>>>>> and doesn't require computer control.
> > >>>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> anyone have suggestions? I would like to stick with the kenwood =
> >line
> > >> if
> > >>>>>>> =3D
> > >>>>>>> possible. if not possible, then going with one of the other =
> >rands
> > >> that
> > >>>>>>> =3D
> > >>>>>>> can be easily computer controlled (as well as read) would =
> >certainly
> > >> be
> > >>>>>>> =3D
> > >>>>>>> helpful.
> > >>>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> thanks,
> > >>>>>>>=20
> > >>>>>>> Eric
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