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Kevin Nathan <[log in to unmask]>
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Kevin Nathan <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 1 Nov 2005 19:52:53 -0800
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Looks interesting but I didn't see any DSP listed as one of the features.

Take care and very 73.

Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX

----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 19:18
Subject: Another rig to potentially drool over


> Hey guys,
>
> Check this bad boy out. I sent the note below to the company to find
> their stance on accessibility (i.e. more Ten-Tec or more
> Elecraft). You can find all the juicy details at:
> http://www.getboost.com/dz/detailed_information.htm
>
> Hello:
>
> Wow--this sounds like a neat rig! A bit out of my price range today,
> but definitely a possibility for the wish list :)
>
> I do have a couple questions about it, having mostly to do with rig
> accessibility for blind hams (of which I are one). Assume for the
> moment that we can either build one or have one built. I note a couple
> of absent features that, I think, should be easy enough to implement
> if they're not already. I'd like to hear your company's views on
> these, and what sort of commitment your company can make towards
> accessibility:
>
> 1. I'd like to see direct entry of operating frequency--something I
>   didn't see in your list of features. Is this possible?
>
> 2. Audible (i.e. voice or morse) output of operating parameters:
>   operating frequency, power, menu settings, memory information,
>   etc. With an embedded PC, this should not only be possible, but
> absolutely    trivial. However, having this functionality in the base
>   model would be nice. Regardless, it should be available in some
>   fashion.
>
> Not having looked at the sample manual, these are the biggest points
> that spring immediately to mind. I urge you, as a company, to follow
> in Elecraft's footsteps and make a commitment to the disabled ham
> community to build accessibility into your products. If what I
> understand about your design is correct, these additions should be
> easy *and* relatively inexpensive.
>
> Vy 73,
> Buddy, KB5ELV

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