If those of us on the list who are interested in accessible 
scanners can assist, let us know who to call or email.  I was on 
a kick with Whistler, the company that bought GRE America, to 
make their new handheld scanners accessible but so far haven't 
gotten anywhere which is frustrating since the time to talk about 
accessibility is when new products are under development, much 
better than trying to build in accessibility after the fact.  
That's like trying to put an elevator into a multi-story building 
after the building is designed, built, and inhabited.  I 
sincerely hope you can get someone to listen to your thoughts 
about accessible scanners.  Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Tinney <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 11:15:21 -0500
Subject: Re: Accessible scanners?

Matt,

Would you let us know what you find out?

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 12/4/2014 11:10 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
 Hi, Bob.  Absolutely agree.  Actually, just got an email from
 them.  Seems a friend of mine at the store where I bought the 
scanner
 contacted someone in tech.  support over at Uniden, and I got an 
email
 with their phone number.  Will call them later today.--Matt, 
N1IBB.

 At 10:15 AM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
 Hi,

 Everything on the BCD436 is access through the menus.  Volume, 
squelch,
 lock and unlock and everything is through a multi-level menu, 
but at
 least its in a menu which is better than a touch screen that 
doesn't
 give any feedback at all.

 Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

 On 12/4/2014 8:28 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
 Hi, Folks.  I bought a Uniden BCD436HP, and have yet to figure 
out
 most of it.  Most annoying is that it doesn't hold the date and 
time,
 and I can't adjust the volume.  The manual is next to useless, 
and
 trying to get hold of Tech.  support at Uniden is next to
 impossible.  Anyone have tips on how to use this scanner?  
Thanks in
 advance.--Matt, N1IBB.

 At 08:11 AM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
 Hi Jim,

 The scanner is not very accessible, but it is better than the 
home
 patrol's touch screen was.

 Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

 On 12/4/2014 2:47 AM, Jim Gammon wrote:
 Well Bob what about that scanner you bought fairly recently? 
Have
 you figured it out? Really want to know if it's accessible? I
 really hope you can figure out your Yaesu and that it's
 accessible.  73, Jim WA6EKS