I use the KX three, and the ham pod. It is an excellent combination and they even work well portable.

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> On Jul 20, 2015, at 6:00 AM, Angelo Sonnesso <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> You must have some pretty deep pockets.
> 
> 73 N2DYN Angelo
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Armand Bakalian
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 1:14 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accessible Transceivers
> 
> 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