[CQ-Contest] Logging software for the Blind
Hank Greeb
n8xx at arrl.org
Thu Dec 25 14:30:25 EST 2014
Thanks to all who advised by private message. My friend will
investigate the various suggestions for contesting aids, etc.
72/73 de n8xx Hg
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> I'm encouraging a fellow ham to try contesting. This ham is excellent with CW, does fine with SSB, etc., but has been totally without singht since early childhood.
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> The major difficulty is logging. The logging software I use and recommended (N1MM) "Isn't friendly to the sightless" according to my friend, who requires a screen reader to be sure the log entries are correct. This op generally uses Braille for logging, but it's hard to keep up in a contest.
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> I haven't asked "why?" but the graphics, and text all over the place on N1MM's screen might be the problem.
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> If this forum cannot help, perhaps someone could tell me where to go to find such information?
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> Private responses seem most appropriate.
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> 72/73 de n8xx Hg
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