Hello Kelvin,
I personally like the way that the 480 is setup. I can locate the control
head on top of another piece of equipment, which saves scarce desk space,
and place the main radio unit under the desk where space is at less of a
premium. Naturally I chose the control head's location carefully, and
placed it on top of my Icom 775DSP where there aren't any ventilation slots
to block. The 775DSP and 480 control head are straight in front of me,
making the controls easy to reach.
Alan/KD7GC
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:49 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
Hi All,
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.
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.
The newer 480 and 590 use the VGS-1.
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.
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 Curtis Delzer
Sent: 28 March 2014 03:50
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
doesn't the vs1, the same one that works with the tmv71A work with the
TS440?
Curtis Delzer.
HS.
K 6 V F O
San Bernardino, CA.
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:31:07 -0400
Steve <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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?
>
>
> > 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?
> >
> >
> >> 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?
> >>
> >>
> >>> 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?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> hello everyone.
> >>>>
> >>>> well, it looks like I finally won against UPS. I should be getting my
=
> >>>> funds in 10 days. Now, all I need is a blind friendly HF radio. Newer
=
> >>>> would be better, but I will only have about $800 to spend. Land Air =
> >>>> Communications in NY has a few kenwood models with the speech chip. =
> >>>> Unfortunately, no ts-590 in stock. He has a few 940's and a 540
(among
> >>>> a
> >>>> =
> >>>> few others). I would like some input from you guys on what would
work.
> >>>>
> >>>> I am looking for one that can use the speech module (vs or vg series)
=
> >>>> and doesn't require computer control.
> >>>>
> >>>> anyone have suggestions? I would like to stick with the kenwood line
if
> >>>> =
> >>>> possible. if not possible, then going with one of the other rands
that
> >>>> =
> >>>> can be easily computer controlled (as well as read) would certainly
be
> >>>> =
> >>>> helpful.
> >>>>
> >>>> thanks,
> >>>>
> >>>> Eric
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