Mike,

I haven't had any experience with the 450 but have had a 440 for more than 
20 years.  With the voice chip for frequency readout and direct frequency 
entry the 440 is easily usable by a total and I believe the 450 is the same. 
From what I've heard, it's quite similar to the 440.  Hopefully, some one 
with direct experience will comment.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 9:22 PM
Subject: Anyone Using the Yaesu FT450?


>I know this subject has been discussed before, but at the time, I
> wasn't too interested in that rig, so I didn't pay much attention.
>
> At our ham fest today, a blind friend who thinks I know a lot, asked
> me about the FT450.
>
> I know it is good at what a rig should be good at, but I don't know
> how useable it is for a total.
>
> If you have experience with the FT450, what should I tell my friend?
>
>
>
>
> Mike Duke, K5XU
> American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs