Tom,
I share your opinion of Alva displays - I've used them for years both at
work and at home. My only caveat for the group is that some of the
displays, like the Satellite Series, work only with 32-bit Windows.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Fowle" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: November 12, 2015 14:42
Subject: Re: Using braille displays for net control
> In case any of you are looking for a good, "less expensive" braille
> display,
> If you don't get "Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday" from flying blind,
> Larry Lewis of Flying-blind.com
> is selling 5 new Alva Satelite 540 40 character displays for $2295.00.
>
> These have serial and usb but no bluetooth.should work with any screen
> reader,
>
>
> It is an older model, though these are claimed to be new units.
> Only issue may be for how long these older models might be
> supported/repaired.
>
> In my not-humble opinion Alva displays are among the best for a computer
> display, not a note-taker.
>
> I have no connection with Alva or Flying-blind.
>
> It's a chunk of bucks, but if you want a good display and are willing to
> take the risk of short repair life, it's a good deal.
> Tom Fowle WA6IVG
>
> On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 02:21:10PM -0500, Matthew Chao wrote:
>> Used to have a VersaBraille II+, but it broke and TSI went
>> away. Would get another one, but they're just too expensive.--Matt,
>> N1IBB.
>>
>> At 12:54 PM 11/12/2015, you wrote:
>> >Matt, I am fortunate to have an Apex notetaker which I use to
>> >call the roll on a couple of nets. Of course that allows for
>> >easy modification to the roster when folks are added or deleted.
>> >I just turn off the speech and use the thumb keys to go through
>> >the roster reading the pre-amble, roll call and conclusion to the
>> >net. Of course I realize that not everyone has a notetaker or
>> >braille display, in which case the Perkins is a must. 73, Jim
>> >WA6EKS
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> >From: Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]
>> >To: [log in to unmask]
>> >Date sent: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:22:47 -0500
>> >Subject: Re: Net control operator
>> >
>> >Yes, the good ol' Perkins Brailler's the best thing if you're not
>> >near a computer. Will probably use that tonight, since our
>> >repeater's now on EchoLink, and there probably will be more on
>> >the
>> >net.--Matt, N1IBB.
>> >
>> >At 11:02 PM 11/11/2015, you wrote:
>> >Linda,
>> >Don't mean to be nasty, but best way is a good old perkins
>> >braillewriter
>> >and some paper.
>> >Just put each call on a new line then any further comments like
>> >listed
>> >traffic.
>> >If you have to go to another line for a particular checkin,
>> >indent the
>> >further lines.
>> >
>> >That would be a real pain to do on a computer unless you have a
>> >braille
>> >display, although I'm sure folks do it.
>> >Tom Fowle WA6IVG
>> >
>> >On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 10:36:25PM -0500, Linda C. Knight wrote:
>> > Hi alleaa
>> >
>> > Since I got my license a few years ago, i've yet to try my how
>> >at
>> > net contro=
>> > l.
>> >
>> > Well, my goal is to do my turn as a Net Control and not sure of
>> > the best wa=
>> > y to do this. My radio is not near a computer so was
>> > thinking how do you d=
>> > o this-take down the callsigns. To count checkins. Thanks.=20
>> > =20
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone=
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