Hello, Richard.

The only speech which I am familiar with for that series of Kenwood 
transceiver is the VS-1 and the VS-2 speech modules.  I have a TS-850 and I 
installed the VS-2 speech module in it.  The only thing that the module 
reads is the frequency.  You should check the owner's manual to see if one 
of the speech modules was available for the TS-430.  If it was, then you can 
look for one on the various ham swap shops on the internet.  They usually 
sell for about $70, but you'll have to have a bit of patience since they've 
been out of production for some time.  Unfortunately, the new VS-3 module 
will not work with that radio.

Richard Tomaszewski
VE2 BRT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard French" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: Equipment And study material.


>   Thanks to all for responding.
> I forget who, but somebody mentioned there was an article in QST about
> modifying the TS-430S to have speech output.
> I've been searching on the web for it and cant find it.
> If somebody could give me a pointer in the right direction it would be 
> much
> appreciated.
> Thanks again, and 73.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:25 PM
> Subject: Re: Equipment And study material.
>
>
>> Yes, that equipment is very useful to a blind person if you also will buy
>> a
>> LGE talking watt meter.
>> You struck it rich, I would say.
>> If I can be oof more help, just email me.
>> I am also blind and have been a ham for over 53 years.
>> 73 and welcome to the list.
>> Lowell  W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Richard French" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 10:05 AM
>> Subject: Equipment And study material.
>>
>>
>>>   Hi list.
>>> I got my Tech license in 2001.
>>> My call sign is KB3GOS.
>>> I've been lurking on this list soaking up helpful information since 
>>> 2002.
>>> My first question is does anybody know of any free online study material
>>> for
>>> the general class license?
>>> Not just the question and answer pools, I would like something that
>>> explains
>>> theory and what ever else I need to know.
>>> My second question.
>>> A friend who's father is a silent key gave me A Kenwood TS430S wit
>>> matching
>>> power supply, I think it is the PS440,  a Kenwood AT-250 autotuner,
>>> AKenwood
>>> TS-50 with AT50 autotuner, A Astron 35 amp power supply, and A Heathkit
>>> SB220 amplifier.
>>> I know that i cant use the Heathkit until I upgrade my license, but I
>>> would
>>> like to know if this equipment is useable by a blind person and if so
>>> how?
>>> Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
>>> 73.