Now that ya'all brought up 'White Stick Operators' I remember now one such operator made a contact with me recently, AND he was on a K3...to say I was impressed is really a huge understatement...and he sounded great too!
Maybe Don has started something here eh? Got me thinkin'....and that's not easy when your me...Grin 73's Gary On 18 May 2011 13:05, David Yarnes <w7...@cox.net> wrote: > Well, there you go! I own a KX-1 (actually two of them!), and I didn't > know > it was that "user friendly" to the blind. Obviously I haven't read the > manual thoroughly! So what else is new? > > Carry on, you patron saints, and don't forget to post a list of what might > be helpful to blind hams. I can't imagine that I don't have something here > that would be an appropriate contribution, and my wife would thrilled if I > reduced my collection of goodies. > > Dave W7AQK > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "AB8XA" <ab...@arrl.net> > To: "David Yarnes" <w7...@cox.net> > Cc: "Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>; "qr...@qrp-l.org" > <qr...@qrp-l.org> > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [qrp-l.org] A KX1 to a worthwhile ham > > > > http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/kx1faq.htm > > Q: Some have described the KX1 as providing "accessibility" for blind hams. > Can you describe this feature and what it can be used for? > > A: The KX1 includes full audio CW feedback on switch press, including in > the > menus and for frequency readout. This feature allows the KX1 to be used in > situations where you can't conveniently look at the LED display, such as > when operating mobile (bike or car). It also provides a backup to the > display for use in very bright sunlight. Finally, it will make the KX1 > immediately accessible by blind hams, a community that very much benefits > from ham radio. We're happy to be able to help them out. > > > -- > Moe - AB8XA > Elecraft KX1 #2484, Fists #13020, SKCC #7460, > FPQRP #2617, NAQCC #5352, QRP-ARCI #14326 > > > > > On May 17, 2011, at 10:29 PM, David Yarnes wrote: > > > ...a KX-1??? I'm not sure > > how that would be utilized by someone who is sightless. > > > > > > > ======= > Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. > (Email Guard: 7.0.0.18, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17530) > http://www.pctools.com/ > ======= > > > > > > ======= > Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. > (Email Guard: 7.0.0.18, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17530) > http://www.pctools.com/ > ======= > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
