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eric oyen <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:38:18 -0700
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thanks,
I shall look into that.

DE N7ZZT
-eric

On Oct 23, 2013, at 2:00 AM, Kelvin Marsh wrote:

> Hi Eric,
> 
> There is an accessibility review of the MFJ 1026 on the Active Elements site
> at:
> 
> http://active-elements.org/2013/01/04/mfj-1026/
> 
> It is very similar to the 1025, and might give you some tips for operating.
> The manual suggests one method which involves making a note of visual signal
> strengths, but the audio method explained in the demo is, I think, easier
> for a blind op to manage.  There is also an MP3 recording of the manual on
> the page.
> 
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
> 
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
> 
> www.active-elements.org
> 
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of eric oyen
> Sent: 22 October 2013 23:18
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: antenna noise cancellation - first report
> 
> well,
> 
> I am trying out the MFJ-1025 as my antenna noise cancellation unit. So =
> far, its tricky trying to adjust it for minimum noise in the receive. I =
> have been able to filter a lot of the wide band noise, though some (like =
> powerline burst noise) is a little harder to null out. THis is probably =
> going to take a while before I get the knack for it. Still, at $169.00 =
> from AES, its not a bad deal.
> 
> DE N7zzt
> -Eric

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