I don't think the TS-50 has direct frequency entry, a friend of mine has one
and he says no, I was looking in to one too but would be interested in other
people's input.
John Miller N1UMJ
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 2:29 AM
Subject: Rig Accessibility Question


> Hi all,
>
> I am now thinking of purchasing a used small rig for our boat and for
> traveling.  I am particularly interested in the Kenwood TS-50 and the
Alinco
> DX-70TH.  For those who may not know I am totally blind.
>
> Now, for the question.  Can anyone on the list speak to the accessibility
of
> either of these for a totally blind person?  From what I have heard the
> TS-50 can be programmed by entering the frequency from the microphone and
> the DX-70 supposedly does not use menus for anything but the set up
> functions but I don't know this first hand.  I also don't know if the
DX-70
> can use direct frequency entry.  Can anyone speak to either of these
> questions?  I really don't want to look at anything else because of cost
and
> size so would really appreciate help on these two.
>
> Thanks much and I look forward to all of your good information.
>
> Kevin, K7RX :)
>