It does have direct frequency input.

enter
frequency
enter


I think you wrote  below <[log in to unmask]>,
John Miller <[log in to unmask]> writes
>I don't think the TS-50 has direct frequency entry, a friend of mine has one
>and he says no, I was looking in to one too but would be interested in other
>people's input.
>John Miller N1UMJ
>Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
>to chat with me  AOL instant messenger JEMracing3
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 2:29 AM
>Subject: Rig Accessibility Question
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am now thinking of purchasing a used small rig for our boat and for
>> traveling.  I am particularly interested in the Kenwood TS-50 and the
>Alinco
>> DX-70TH.  For those who may not know I am totally blind.
>>
>> Now, for the question.  Can anyone on the list speak to the accessibility
>of
>> either of these for a totally blind person?  From what I have heard the
>> TS-50 can be programmed by entering the frequency from the microphone and
>> the DX-70 supposedly does not use menus for anything but the set up
>> functions but I don't know this first hand.  I also don't know if the
>DX-70
>> can use direct frequency entry.  Can anyone speak to either of these
>> questions?  I really don't want to look at anything else because of cost
>and
>> size so would really appreciate help on these two.
>>
>> Thanks much and I look forward to all of your good information.
>>
>> Kevin, K7RX :)
>>

David W Wood
[log in to unmask]