The only screenreader it works with is NVDA.  

I use JFW as my primary screenreader but use NVDA with the RT software.  

NVDA is free so you can put it on your machine just for the RT software if
you choose to go that way.


Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Matthew Chao
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:19 PM
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Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports

Will it work with Window-Eyes 8.3?  I don't use NVDA.  thanks.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 04:08 PM 11/17/2013, you wrote:
>Howard and Group,
>
>Those adaptors can be good but they can be problematic from 
>manufacturer to manufacturer's product.  If you want to have a USB 
>cable that just works go with the RT Systems cable and software.  When 
>you attach the RT cable to your computer the drivers and all necessary 
>software is in a dongle inside the usb connector of the cabbel.  The 
>cable and drivers handshake with your machine and the appropriate 
>drivers are loaded and you have no problems.  No muss no fuss.
>
>Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 3:53 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
>
>Mathew,
>
>You can purchase USB to RS232 adaptors.  These adaptors require a 
>driver in order for them to work, you can't just plug them in and get them
to work.
>The price of these adaptors are  $20 to $30 depending upon where you 
>purchase.
>
>Howard #3
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:52 PM
>Subject: THF6A and Computers with no Serial Ports
>
>
> > Hi, Folks.  I have a new Dell laptop that has no COM ports.  As far 
> > as I know, the only interface for the THF6A is the RS232 cable for 
> > the rig.  Are there any adapters/software that can interface this 
> > radio with a USB-only computer?  Thanks in advance.--Matt, N1IBB.