Hi Mike,

There are accessibility reviews of the Kenwood 480, 570, 590, 2000, and 990,
and the Icom 7000, 7200, 7400/946 Pro, and 7600 on the Active Elements site.


I agree with Pat, the combination of a dedicated HF rig and the TMv71 makes
a good alternative to a TS-2000, if you can live without SSB on VHF and UHF.


When I was with RAIBC in the UK, we loaned many Kenwood TS-570 radios to
blind amateurs.  It was virtually bullet proof, and we seldom had one go
wrong.  Of the older radios mentioned, I would suggest the 570 is your best
bet, and it has a great auto ATU.  The VS-3 voice boards are still
available, and the older Kenwoods such as the 850, and the older 440 and 940
have all kinds of issues getting parts.  

Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID

Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities

www.active-elements.org

For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Mike Barnard
Sent: 08 March 2014 02:11
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: second radio:

Thanks for the information on the radios.  I would like to get a 
second radio, if I go on vacation, or something.  I would like to 
have an HF. to 440 radio to take.
Right now it looks like the TS 2000 is the best.
I am just thinking about it, not enough money yet!
Can't have everything!
Mike

KD2CDU