Hi Eric,
I received notice that my VGS-1 from Kenwood will be delivered
tomorrow, so if and when you're ready!
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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