Hi Christian!
I do not think "Jim's software" will generate DTMF tones, but it really is a
wonderful, powerful and totally accessible rig control program. It is
actually called "JJ Radio"; and a link to its website is below. For DTMF,
you want a Kenwood MC-48; which has the DTMF keys built-in to it. eBay is a
great place to look for it. I have a TS-2000 and use both JJ Radio and the
MC-48.
http://pages.suddenlink.net/jjsha/
HTH,
Richard KK6MRH
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Christian
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 7:54 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: So think I will go for the TS2000 now but a question
Hello all,
Colin, in the post below you menshened "jim's software", what is that?
Is it accessible to set the CTCSS tone on the radio?
I have decided to go for the new radio and they will install the VS3 to me=
before I get it.
73 and thanks,
Christian SM0UWV
On 2015-09-19 at 12:48 Colin McDonald wrote:
>Hey Christian:
>Unfortunately you cannot use the keypad on the front of the radio to
>enter=
>DTMF tones in real time...this is probably the one biggest complaint I
>have with the ts2000, and more or less the only major complaint lol. I
>used a dtmf hand microphone with mine, and I also used a couple other
>things like=
>an old dtmf tone generator and even the touch tones on my cell phone
>for a=
>while.
>You can program dtmf strings into the radio, but this is one of the
>very few things that is totally inaccessible...
>Perhaps jim's software allows one to access that set of menus so you
>can enter the dtmf strings on the computer and have them fire off with
>a key press while transmitting I don't know.
>For a radio that is slightly more than 15 years old now, it's still one
>of=
>the most accessible radios out there.
>As for the firmware, if you buy a new one it'll already be
>updated...and I=
>believe the last firmware update was quite a few years ago now.
>If I were you, I'd spring for the new rig with power supply and speech
>chip...you get warranty and the knowledge that you have a radio that
>hasn't been used or abused in any way.
>
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>--------------------------------------------------
>From: "Christian" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 12:38 PM
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: So think I will go for the TS2000 now but a question
>
>> Hello Lowell and all,
>> Many thanks for your replies.
>> Sounds like a good choice then, even though if the radio is not the
>> newest=3D one.
>> I read somewhere that Kenwood has firmware updates for the radio, is
>this=3D
>> something that we can install and if so, do they make any=
enhancements=3D
>> when it comes to accessibility?
>> Will have a look at the users guide before I get it. I have seen the
>> radio=3D at our local radio club here, but it was not connected. But
>> I like=
the=3D
>> feeling of it.
>> Since there is no DTMF microphone included, can the keypad on the
>> front of=3D the radio be used for entering DTMF in real time?
>> I have two options at the moment when it comes to purchasing it:
>> 1. I can get a quite good deal on a second hand one, but with no=
speech=3D
>> synthesizer or power supply, but I am not sure how the condition is
>> of the=3D radio. Still waiting for a reply.
>> 2. I can get a new one with power supply and the speech
>> synthesizer=3D installed at no extra cost, but then its much more
expencive.
>> I think I will be going for the second option, but will see what the
>> seller=3D has to offer me first.
>> Many thanks,
>> Christian SM0UWV
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2015-09-19 at 13:43 Lowell Miller wrote:
>>
>>>Hello Christian,
>>>I am sure you will like the TS-2000 very much! I have been using one
>>>since December of 2001. It is a great radio, particularly since you
>>>have all:
>>>HF,
>>>VHF and UHF. I am totally blind and I have never had a problem
>>>using=
it.
>>>Yes, you may have to memorize a couple of the menus as to how to set
>>>them,=3D
>>
>>>but once you do it, you will remember.
>>>Handiham.org has a MP3 manual for it to get you started.
>>>I also have now have the TS-590 which is a little more blind
>>>friendly, but=3D
>>
>>>only covers 160 through 6 meters as you know.
>>>If I can be of any help to you in the future with the radio, I would
>>>be glad to give you a hand. I hope you get it soon!
>>>Best 73
>>>Lowell W8QIY
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Christian" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 1:03 PM
>>>Subject: So think I will go for the TS2000 now but a question
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> So, at last, I think I will be going for the TS2000. But, just want
>>>> to hear=3D3D some opinions, since I want to have a radio with
>>>> everything in it and
>>>the=3D3D
>>>> best accessibility experience, this is the one to go for?
>>>> Many thanks,
>>>> Christian SM0UWV
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