Also consider that the 2000 is now old technology.

73

David W Wood 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 2:28 AM
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Subject: Re: Accessible Transceivers

There are those who love the k3 and think it is the best thing out 
there.  I personally think the best bang for the buck these days is the 
kenwood 590.  Perhaps not as great in the k3 in some aspects, but it 
also costs much less.  I have a 990 and love it.  There are those on the 
990 lit who swear it is better than a k3, and some who go the other way.


Either way, talk to people and remember, most of us tend to think that 
what we have is the best.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sun, 19 Jul 2015, Armand Bakalian wrote:

> Hi List,
> I know this subject has been discussed many times over the months and
years
> that the list has been in existence. However, for Dustin, I would be
remiss
> if I did not champion the virtues of the Elecraft line with the HamPod
> accessory designed and built especially for Elecraft rigs, most especially
> for blind hams in particular.
>
> Kenwood makes a nice lineup of rigs that talk quite a bit, however I think
> the jury is still out on which radio is better, either the Elecraft K3, or
> the TS590.
>
> As far as accessibility and the class of radio, the K3, and now the K3S,
> and HamPod combination are really hard to beat. Our own list member, Rob,
> K6DQ, has spent a great deal of time and effort developing programming and
> building these little boxes for blind Amateurs. If Dustin is saving his
> sheckles for a rig, no matter which rig he settles upon, I would steer him
> in the direction of the Elecraft K3 and HamPod combo. I've had mine for 3
> years, and find the radio most accessible, and when using the HamPod, and
> the decoding features of the K3, I suspect is the only combination that
> will open  the world of digital communications (R T T Y, P S K 31,
Etc.),to
> blind amateurs, without the bulk and cumbersome use of a peripheral
> computer running a screen reader program.
>
> So, before you make your decision, look at, and even talk to some of your
> fellow list members, Dustin, who have gone the K3, or KX3 route,
> accompanied with the HamPod. These 2 components make beautiful music
> together. And, with the introduction of the K3S, I have seen prices of the
> K3 drop a bit, which might make it even more affordable. With the customer
> service provided by Elecraft, and the personalized guidance and assistance
> provided by K6DQ innovator of the HamPod, your wallet will be singing, and
> so will you.
>
> Read more about the HamPod, and all the other pieces of gear it supports
at
>
> www.hampod.com.
>
> Good luck in what ever you choose.
>
> Armand, W B 2 Z E I, Sacramento
>
>