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Re: IC v8 HT
From:
Louis Kim Kline <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 23 Apr 2005 00:35:25 -0400
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Hi.

I can't comment on how good or bad the V8 is as a radio.  But I can attest
to the usability of the Icom Cloning software with JAWS.

73, de Lou K2LKK


At 04:14 PM 4/22/2005 -0600, you wrote:
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>has anyone used or had experience with the IC V8 2m hand held?
>I am wondering if it works with some accessible software for programming =
>and setup purposes.
>At the moment, i am trying to decide between an IC V8 and a VX150 =
>because both are around the same price and have similar features and =
>reviews.
>I know the Icoms tend to be more blind friendly with their software so =
>perhaps the icom might be the better choice but i like the features and =
>specs of the yaesu a bit more.
>opinions? yes i know yaesu is supposed to be terrible for accessibility =
>but they do make some excellent HT's.
>73
>Colin, VA6BKX
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>I am wondering if it works with some = accessible=20 software for
>programming and setup purposes.
>At the moment, i am trying to decide = between an IC=20 V8 and a VX150
>because both are around the same price and have similar = features=20 and
>reviews.
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>features and specs of the yaesu a bit more.
>opinions? yes i know yaesu is supposed = to be=20 terrible for
>accessibility but they do make some excellent = HT's.
>73
>Colin, = VA6BKX
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Louis Kim Kline
A.R.S. K2LKK
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