Hi Bill, Mike Duke's assessment seems to be right on, I've had several 
ts440sats,  and will likely have one again.  One of the best, simplest, and 
most accessible/although not computer or very highly menu driven units out 
there, imho.  Would be more than willing to talk with your friend if 
desired.  Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Deatherage" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:24 PM
Subject: helping a friend with a TS440 problem


> Hello to all,
> I was talking to a friend who is blind and is a ham radio operator.  He =
> has a Kenwood TS440.  When he keys the mike it doesn't transmit and when =
> he presses the code key it makes a tone and has a grinding sound.
> has any one ever encountered this problem?
> Since he isn't on the list I told him I  would put his problem on the =
> list to see if any one had any answers.
> thank you in advance.
> Bill Deatherage