Joe:
I once had an 817. got very frustrated with it.
While using the qsyer will make the radio somewhat usable, the problem of
getting lost if you mistakenly hit a button remains.
There is no good way I have found to return yourself to a known set of
conditions.
Other than this flaw, the 817 can be used if you really want to.
The ft-897 and 897d are somewhat better in this regard, as at least there is
the dsp key which puts you into a known menu (menu o) the dsp menu.
from here you can turn the selection knob and count clicks.
There is still the problem of pushing a buttton and getting into an unknown
state. However, the radio itself is bigger, and if you are careful, it can
be managed.
Finally, I have a kx3 from elecraft.
The rig is very accessible, especially if you know morse code.
Additionally, there is a device called the hampod, which is a talking keypad
that plugs into the radio's serial port and provides nearly 100%
accessibility.
It all depends on the portability you desire, and the amount of money you
have to spend.
A fully loaded kx3 and a hampod will run nearly $2,000.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Stephen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: Nice to see a list about radio related products
> Has anyone tried the Elecraft kx3 for accessibility? It sounds promising.
> Joe
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 2:15 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Nice to see a list about radio related products
>
> I tried, got frustrated after a while and sold the thing.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Stephen
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 9:54 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Nice to see a list about radio related products
>
> Has anyone tried using a yaesu ft 817nd? How accessible is this rig?
> Joe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rev. Mark <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:24 pm
> Subject: Re: Nice to see a list about radio related products
>
>>
>>
>> Hi Loid
>>
>> I am like you in that i am subscribed to both lists. Personally, if a
>> list f= orbid off topic posts, i would be one of the first to leave!
>> There are two p= arts to ham radio technology and humans. A ham list
>> needs to include both pa= rts.
>>
>> 73
>> Rev. mark Torgerson wz0k
>>
>> God loves you!
>> I am a Director for the Union, IL. Lions club ._My youtube channel:
>> http://www.youtube.com./user/ChristianTraditions2
>> My current project:
>> http://www.gofundme.com/snjfa0=20
>> Sent =46rom my iPhone 5
>>
>> > On Mar 29, 2016, at 7:58 PM, Lloyd Rasmussen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> >for20
>> > The reason people wanted to move to a different listserv was not to
>> >escape=
>> =20
>> > off-topic messages, but to no longer have to deal with weirdness
>> > related t=
>> o=20
>> > incompatible mail programs being used and then mangled on the
>> > icors.org=20=
>>
>> > server. I am still subscribed to both lists, plus the NFB hams list,
>> > and=20=
>>
>> > don't always keep track of which messages are coming from where.
>> > 73,
>> >for20
>> >for20
>> > Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>> >-----Original Message-----=20
>> > From: Brian Horst
>> > Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 8:44 AM
> @> @> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
>> > Subject: Nice to see a list about radio related products
>> >for20
>> > I unsubscribed from the new list due to the content being nonradio
>> >related=
>> ..
>> >for20
>> > Also the digest mode is nothing like this list. Yes, I can just hit
>> >delet=
>> e
>> > as we all can but I think a list for blind hams should be more about
>> > bl=
>>
>> > hams and radio related topics rather than the thing the new list has
>> > becom=
>> every.
>> > I thought that is why everybody left this list to get more into
>> >radio related topics concerning blind hams.
>> >for20
>> > Oh well, we all make our choices don't we.
>> >for20
>> > 73 and good hamming! By the way, local hams are getting back into
>> >CW even=
>>
>> > the new guys which is refreshing. Makes me want to dust off my old
>> > straig=
>> ht
>> > key and paddles and get back on the horse hi hi.
>> >for20
>> > Brian, k5in=20
>
> Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he
> is
> God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Deut.
> 4:39 KJV.
> Sent from my Braille Sense U2 Mini.
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