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Completely accessible shortwave radio. I am completely blind. (self.Blind)
submitted by diegogaribay
That’s basically what I want. Has it been done, can it be done?
ojosnobueno 3 points 3y ago
I would also be interested in this, we run vhf/uhf radios when we race in mexico and its frustrating to not be sure what channel im on before I start transmitting.
Drunken_Idaho 2 points 3y ago
you want a Baofeng uv5R handheld. It talks and is accessible. There's a guide on how to set it up without sighted assistance.
diegogaribay [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Could you please post the guide!!
ojosnobueno 1 points 3y ago
Thanks! I actually have about 10 of them. We buy them because theyre so cheap if they get lost/disapear in mexico its no biggie. I need something better for my truck(s) which are all 60w and bigger radios.
Drop9Reddit 2 points 3y ago
Raddioditty GD77 I am not sure on all the details but I know the group Blind HAMS has several members using it with a fully accessible firmware.
diegogaribay [OP] 1 points 3y ago
How do I join that group?
Drop9Reddit 1 points 3y ago
I don’t have further info on it sorry.
Drunken_Idaho 2 points 3y ago
I have a Skywave SSB radio which is usable but not totally accessible in that it does not talk.
The pros are that it has both a dial to scan with and also direct frequency entry so you can tune to a specific frequency.
Its the one I have so I've learned how to use it. Its a great radio and I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about it.
The pros are that it has both a dial to scan with and also direct frequency entry so you can tune to a specific frequency.
Its the one I have so I've learned how to use it. Its a great radio and I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about it.
diegogaribay [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Yes. I have done the same thing with my radio. Learn how to enter frequency and you can use the dial on it. Mine is a Grundig Satellit 750
diegogaribay [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Could everyone here that has either mentioned a group or a guide please post more information. I would really appreciate the help. Thank you for letting me know in the first place.
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