I haven't used the TS-2000, but I understand the TS-480 gives you 
more info.  Virtually everything speaks in the TS-480.  I can't speak 
to the quality of the audio, but I have been very happy with mine.  I 
like the small footprint on my desktop.

73 de W7OQ, Dave


At 03:28 PM 9/28/2007, you wrote:
>Hello listers,
>I' considering purchasing an accessible radio before Christmas for =
>operation out of an apartment setting running mostly low power.
>
>Are there any major differences accessibility wise between the Kenwood =
>TS480 and the TS2000?
>
>For my needs I suspect the TS480 will do the trick.
>
>Is one rig more accessible than the other using the built in synthesizer =
>in respect to how much the menus talk etc?
>
>Also I notice there are two programs for controling the rigs that can be =
>downloaded from the Kenwood site.
>
>What is the difference and how well do either of these work with Jaws or =
>Window-Eyes.
>
>I had a Kenwood TS570 at one time that was quite accessible.
>
>I've given up on Yaesu rigs accessibility wise. I figure too much =
>sighted help will be needed.
>
>I also have an Icom R75 receiver with the built in speech and all the =
>filters. Still had to get a sighted ham friend come over and set up the =
>filters off the menus for me.
>
>This is one reason I'd probably not purchase the Icom 718.
>
>Any comments would be grately appreciated.
>
>I really enjoy being on this list. This one and the Optacon list are the =
>only lists I subscribe too.
>
>Thanks once again,
>
>73,
>
>Eric
>KU3I
>
>
>
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