As you've seen from others,  the VIP from talkingthermostats.com is the 
way to go.  There are several models depending on if you are running a 
standard system, heat pump, or some other configuration.

All controls speak and  it will talk you through the programing steps. 
  comes with and audio cd of the instruction manual.   Fully battery 
powered and uses no power from the system.  4 double A batteries last me 
2 years.   No  RF ever gets into the unit 160 - 10 meters  up to a KW.

73, Steve KW3A

On 10/25/2013 5:00 PM, Gary Lee wrote:
> general opinion, usability, and manufacturer, model# and ordering info.
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> Never messed with one of these before,.  Just always used the old claw =
> type with notches cut with a pocket knife to indicate 60, 70, etc.
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> Gary Lee
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> On Oct 25, 2013, at 4:49 PM, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> What kind of info, I got one about a year ago and love it. So far it's =
> just=20
>> running the heat but I'm hoping to hook the AC to it as well at some =
> point.
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>> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 4:34 PM
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>>> Need to get one of these now.  Any info on the available units is =3D
>>> appreciated.
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>>> Gary Lee
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