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David W Wood <[log in to unmask]>
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Things for current are certainly lacking.
We need to keep up with future developments.
The same with any form of techno advancement.

73

David W Wood 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Adrien Collins
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 9:20 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Hi 

It would also be useful for reading the displays on dab
radios, I don't think there are that many that are
accessible.

Regards

Adrien


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Ray
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 2:01 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

I think the day is rapidly approaching when it is going to
be necessary to
read the display.  You look at these new digital radios from
icom yaesu and
many others you see the need to program many of the
functions.  Computer
interfacing is of course one option but it isn't always the
option we would
like.

Bob
and others 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:03 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

what about a device that would read displays? Many rigs like
the Yaesu 857
are tonally inaccessible which is very frustrating since
they are all mode,
cover 160 through 440 MHZ like the Kenwood 2000 and are much
more compact.
Yah I know reading a display using a external device would
be tedious, but
who knows what else it might read, Scanners, the radio kind,
microwave
ovens, other kitchen appliances, who knows? Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: doug and sheilla emerson <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:10:05 -0700
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Boy oh boy do I sure like the idea of a light probe designed
to see l e d
readouts! I think that's the best idea I've heard since I
was born! Doug,
N6NFF

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 6:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Terry and all:

I still think a stand-alone affordable talking watt/SWR
meter to replace the
TW1 and TW2 is essential.

Also, an affordable stand-alone talking antenna analyzer
would be
beneficial.

Finally, how about a newly-designed and affordable light
probe for reading
LED read-outs and the like.

In saying all of this, I know there are some on this list
who are at various
stages of designing or at least considering the design of
these items, so
I'd not want to duplicate efforts.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
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On Behalf Of Terry Robinson
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 9:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: What would we like to improve our ham radio

Hi all,

The RSGB President collared me last night at the GMDX
Convention.  
The =
Society wants to do something (spending some capital) that
would be of =
benefit to its members and enhancing the amateur radio
experience for =
people with disabilities is one thing that's being
considered.

Whilst this initiative would be aimed at RSGB members in
particular, it =
could also be of potential benefit to others.

I'm in no position to make promises and have no part in the
decision =
making process.

I was asked, however, to come up with suggestions and I'm
concerned that = I
don't just propose a re-invention of the wheel.

So, what would we really like? Power meters have been
mentioned, but I =
think these already exist, albeit in some expensive options.
I had some =
thoughts about the experience with digital modes, but
perhaps there are =
already solutions here too.

So, come on, let's hear it and I'll try to draw some kind of
= constructive
consensus.

Cheers and 73,

Terry



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