Alan, I hope you enjoy the software. Let me know if you have any questions about its operation. The UI is accessible using JAWS, but it is somewhat arcane. The documentation is in the .hlp format, which isn't supported by default on current Windows OS's. --Doug, AC7T -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:17 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters I can see the value of this program as well. I will download a copy to play with. Thanks for the info Doug. Alan R. Downing Phoenix, AZ -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Doug Payne Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 10:47 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters Does N3FJP announce the frequency when it announces the spot? My computer usually isn't near the radio, so I can't click on an entry to change to the frequency. I use an old but still available piece of software called DXTelnet32. It supports CC cluster (such as found on dxspots.com and dxc.ve7cc.com), as well as the DXSummit website.fi. I particularly like this software because it is self-voicing and announces the call phonetically along with the frequency for each spot. It includes frequency and spot filtering by DX country or spot origination, although the filters on the telnet sites are more powerful. It doesn't tie in with other logging software, but you can set up alarms for DX entities you need. I guess I'm a lazy DXer, but I like having the spots announced to me while I do other things, away from the computer. --Doug, AC7T -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 3:52 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters Thanks Jim, sounds like just what I want. Could you drop me a quick email at [log in to unmask], so that I can get your email address? I would like to communicate with you off-list. 73 Alan R. Downing Phoenix, AZ -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Kitsch, KY2D Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:42 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters Alan, AC Log uses DXSpots.com. I've been using it for several years. The advantage of running a spotting cluster from within AC Log is that if you find a spot you want to work, you can just hit enter and it will switch your rig to that frequency and mode and will fill the call sign into the log. After you use it for a while, you can add filters to leave out unwanted spots. Some of that can be done from within AC Log but you can add more complex filters on the DXSpots.com site itself. AC Log uses your call sign as your login in DXSpots.com so you can login from your browser and set the more complex filters. But again, save all that for later. First just go try it with the defaults. Have fun. 73, Jim -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 6:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters Jim, thanks a bunch. Do you know which cluster it uses? Alan R. Downing Phoenix, AZ -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Kitsch, KY2D Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 3:09 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Using clusters Alan, I believe you are using N3FJP's AC Log. If so, it automatically can bring up a DX spotting cluster and does quite well with it. Look under settings and just turn it on for a start. Later you can tune it for your preferences but that can wait. One nice feature is that it will voice announce (using Microsoft SAPI, not your screen reader) new countries or new countries per band. Once activated, it will run every time you run AC Log. To get to the spotting window, press control+Z. 73, Jim, KY2D -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 1:49 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Using clusters Morning guys, I have decided to give in and start using clusters. Can anyone tell me which cluster is most accessible. Any suggestions, advice, or warnings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch in advance. Alan - N7MIT