I think the day is rapidly approaching when it is going to be necessary to
read the display. You look at these new digital radios from icom yaesu and
many others you see the need to program many of the functions. Computer
interfacing is of course one option but it isn't always the option we would
like.
Bob
and others
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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:03 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
what about a device that would read displays? Many rigs like the Yaesu 857
are tonally inaccessible which is very frustrating since they are all mode,
cover 160 through 440 MHZ like the Kenwood 2000 and are much more compact.
Yah I know reading a display using a external device would be tedious, but
who knows what else it might read, Scanners, the radio kind, microwave
ovens, other kitchen appliances, who knows? Jim WA6EKS
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From: doug and sheilla emerson <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:10:05 -0700
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
Boy oh boy do I sure like the idea of a light probe designed to see l e d
readouts! I think that's the best idea I've heard since I was born! Doug,
N6NFF
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From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 6:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio
Terry and all:
I still think a stand-alone affordable talking watt/SWR meter to replace the
TW1 and TW2 is essential.
Also, an affordable stand-alone talking antenna analyzer would be
beneficial.
Finally, how about a newly-designed and affordable light probe for reading
LED read-outs and the like.
In saying all of this, I know there are some on this list who are at various
stages of designing or at least considering the design of these items, so
I'd not want to duplicate efforts.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Terry Robinson
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 9:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: What would we like to improve our ham radio
Hi all,
The RSGB President collared me last night at the GMDX Convention.
The =
Society wants to do something (spending some capital) that would be of =
benefit to its members and enhancing the amateur radio experience for =
people with disabilities is one thing that's being considered.
Whilst this initiative would be aimed at RSGB members in particular, it =
could also be of potential benefit to others.
I'm in no position to make promises and have no part in the decision =
making process.
I was asked, however, to come up with suggestions and I'm concerned that = I
don't just propose a re-invention of the wheel.
So, what would we really like? Power meters have been mentioned, but I =
think these already exist, albeit in some expensive options. I had some =
thoughts about the experience with digital modes, but perhaps there are =
already solutions here too.
So, come on, let's hear it and I'll try to draw some kind of = constructive
consensus.
Cheers and 73,
Terry
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