I've been wondering abourt those with zip code info as well.  Many of 
those are touch screen, even for volume.  yech!!!!!
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Wed, 3 Jun 2015, 
Jim Gammon wrote:

> Eric, scanner are way different now then when they were crystal controlled.
> I have a PSR-500 and a BC245.  The 245 is still a great handheld scanner
> that can easily be programmed for conventional frequencies and kind of easy
> for some trunked stuff, but it is too old to get the newer trunked bands and
> will not do digital.  For that you need one of the newer ones.  I don't have
> experience with the kind where you put in your zip and have wondered how
> easy those are to use.  I have been in contact with a produce developer
> engineer with Whistler to suggest various accessibility features.  All I can
> say at present is that I have at least got his attention and a favorable
> response from him, a start at least, but only that, no assurances of any
> real progress yet.  We'll see.  73, Jim WA6EKS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Clegg
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:47 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Scanners
>
> Hello listers,
>
> Are there any scanners currently available that we as blind users can
> operate successfully?
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> How about the ones wherein you program the zip code to your area.
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> My wife Catherine, KB3WBO who is not on this list is making the inquiry.
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> She has owned a scanner way in the past that was crystal controled.
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> Thanks for the help.
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> 73,
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> Eric
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> KU3I
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