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| 497014 | 2006-11-06 23:08:00 | A friend whos is a blind Ham operator, heard about a connection from his radio to his computer. It's one of those talking things which informs him of the frequencies that he is tuned too. His radio is a Yaesu 767gx and is looking for help, anyone with any ideas?? Ron24... |
Ron24 (337) | ||
| 497015 | 2006-11-07 01:16:00 | The Yaesu FT-767gx is an oldie but a goodie, however to the best of my knowledge there was never an add-on available for this function . Way back in the early 80's (around '82-'83) QST published the design for an audible frequency readout, but with the technology of the day I doubt that it was a true ennunciator and probably used audio tone sequences . however, it wouldn't surprise me if somebody has since designed such a device incorporating the use of a computer, but interfacing it to the receiver could be a very technical exercise . My guess is that it would have to monitor the local oscillator frequency, then add the IF frequency to arrive at the tuned channel frequency . It is entirely feasible with today's electronics, and could probably cope automatically with different IF frequencies as well . I would recommend that you post this request on an amateur radio forum, you will get targeted answers, and may even find a volunteer to install the device if such exists . Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 497016 | 2006-11-07 04:19:00 | "radio amateur blind" to Google will find you some sites with useful information . Many sets do have interfaces for computer control (and speech generation software is freely available -- the one from Edinburgh university is nice), so a change to a different set might be a reasonable proposition if that particular Yaesu hasn't got a suitable interface . If the blind amateur is a computer user too, the Echlink and IRLP systems might be worth considering . If there are repeaters for those systems in the area, a handheld with a DTMF keypad is all that's needed; I even use Echolink with a handheld without a keypad . ;) |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 497017 | 2006-11-08 02:00:00 | Thanks to Billy and Graham for your help. Pleased to report that that the white stick operator has been in touch with Com centre who believe they can help him. I tried the Amateur radio forum but no luck with them, but a good site to keep in the favourites. Our friend is on "Echolink" and it was from there that the request for help came from.. 73 ZL2CL.. |
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