[Elecraft] Accessibility for the blind

[Buddy Brannan]

Howdy Jeff,

As it happens, there are several blind Elecraft fans out here. I can think of at least four just off the top of my head, and if I think about it some more, I can probably come up with more. I myself own a K2/100 and a KX3. One of these years, maybe I’ll get my hands on a K3s…by that time, there will be a K10 :-)

I’m not sure if the KX2 has the morse readout that the KX3 has (Wayne?), but if you’re thinking about using a computer, well…that seems like a bit to carry for a very portable rig like the KX2. If the KX2 has the morse readout that the KX3 has, that will actually read enough for most operations. Notably, it doesn’t read the menus, nor does it read memory channel settings, but it will read other settings and operating frequency, which are really the most important day-to-day things. 

If, however, you’re not a know code ham, note the spelling, there’s still a solution. It’s called the Hampod:
http://www.hampod.com/

This is a small plastic box with a 16-key keypad laid out like a standard DTMF keypad, and it has a Double-talk chi p in it. It will literally read every setting, every operation, everything that can be reported through the KX2 or KX3 serial port, make adjustments, and all kinds of fun, and it runs off 9-15 volts. It’s maybe a little speedy at $295, but if you’re already buying a KX2, it’s really a pretty nifty piece of kit. I’m actually curious to try the built-in cw or PSK decoders with it. 

Anyway these are fun little radios and you won’t be sorry at all. 

Vy 73,


Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Email: buddy at brannan.name
Mobile: (814) 431-0962



> On Feb 26, 2019, at 7:35 PM, Jeff Grillo <jeff at jeffgrillo.com> wrote:
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> Sent from my iPhone I am considering buying the KX two radio. I am blind and need to find out what software I can get that has a voice synthesizer to help me navigate this radio. Any ideas? I am an Apple iPhone and iPad user
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