A few months back when I couldn't find my light probe, I wrote to charles 
and inquired about the ones he made. He wrote a very nice reply but, 
unfortunately, no longer makes them. I've since located the old one I got 
from Ann Morris Enterprises. lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio


> One of those is being made by a guy in Australia, Charles Cipriano, or =
> at least it was a few years ago.
>
> It has an extended photocell in a very smaall diameter opening.
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: doug and sheilla emerson=20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:10 PM
> 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=20
> readouts! I think that's the best idea I've heard since I was born! =
> Doug,=20
> N6NFF
>
> -----Original Message-----=20
> 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 =
> =3D
> Society wants to do something (spending some capital) that would be of =
> =3D
> benefit to its members and enhancing the amateur radio experience for =
> =3D
> people with disabilities is one thing that's being considered.
>
> Whilst this initiative would be aimed at RSGB members in particular, it =
> =3D
> could also be of potential benefit to others.
>
> I'm in no position to make promises and have no part in the decision =3D
> making process.
>
> I was asked, however, to come up with suggestions and I'm concerned that =
> =3D I
> don't just propose a re-invention of the wheel.
>
> So, what would we really like? Power meters have been mentioned, but I =
> =3D
> think these already exist, albeit in some expensive options. I had some =
> =3D
> thoughts about the experience with digital modes, but perhaps there are =
> =3D
> already solutions here too.
>
> So, come on, let's hear it and I'll try to draw some kind of =3D =
> constructive
> consensus.
>
> Cheers and 73,
>
> Terry
>
>
>
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