In that price range, you might be able to find a 480 with tuner, one 
very good radio with lots of voice output.  Next choice might be a 450, 
or a 690 which is same radio including six meters assuming you can still 
get the voice voard.  The 440s are a good rig, again assuming you could 
get the voice board, but they're 30 years old, so getting a little old 
for me.  I'd really look for a 480.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Wed, 26 Mar 2014, eric oyen wrote:

> 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
>
>